apnzz's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: John
Beneficiary's Name: Zoe
VJ Member: apnzz
Country: United Kingdom
Last Updated: 2025-10-08
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Immigration Checklist for John & Zoe:
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USCIS I-129F Petition:
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Dept of State K1 Visa:
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USCIS I-485 Petition:
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USCIS I-765 Petition:
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USCIS I-131 Petition:
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USCIS I-751 Petition:
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USCIS N-400 Petition:
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K1 Visa
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| Event |
Date |
| Service Center : |
California Service Center |
| Transferred? |
No |
| Consulate : |
London, United Kingdom |
| I-129F Sent : |
2024-03-02 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2024-03-04 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2024-08-23 |
| NVC Received : |
2024-10-16 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2024-10-22 |
| Consulate Received : |
2024-10-25 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
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| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
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| Interview Date : |
2025-01-23 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
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| US Entry : |
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| Marriage : |
2025-04-05 |
| Comments : |
Approved at Interview,
CEAC App Received: 23rd Jan
CEAC Approved: 29th Jan
CEAC Issued: 29th Jan, less than an hour after approved status.
VIH: Est. 31st Jan
Flight: 3rd Feb
Interview experience:
My medical was Thurs 16th Jan, my Interview was Thurs 23rd Jan.
I went up to London (from Kent) the night before (Wednesday 22) at around 1. The travelodge Vauxhall is literally right next to the Vauxhall station.
There's a Starbucks next to it which was helpful!
My appointment was at 9.30am on Thurs 23rd Jan.
I left the hotel at 8.15 because I walk slow and didn't want to be hot&bothered.
The walk is so easy to navigate, I used the Google maps walking function. Nice walk along the river if you want to cross over, I didn't though.
I arrived at the embassy after my chill walk, about 8.30 ish. I sat outside and waited because they don't let you in until 30 min before the app time.
I followed the signs to consular services (left side of embassy iirc) and there was a HUGE queue. SKIP IT, you're special. K1 can go to the front and you get allowed entry immediately.
Airport style security, I didn't take a bag but you can take smaller bags/backpacks NO electronics that are BIG. E g laptop. I had to take a sip of my water then I was allowed in.
Went through the first door, walked up the little hill-like path and into the actual embassy. Here was a line and you just queue. Got to the front and handed my passport over and DS160 conf page. She stuck a sticker on my passport and told me to go to LEVEL 1, turn left, then left again.
Bear in mind after exiting the elevators, left has a ton of people queueing - DONT QUEUE, IGNORE them. So after exiting go left, then left again. There's a seating area, sit between windows 19 and 24 iirc. Your number will get called.
When you get called you'll see the first person, they want your docs. He requested and I handed over:
- Passport
- Courier info
- My birth certificate
- ACRO
- Petitioner letter of intent (our noa2 expired Dec 22 but they only asked for petitioner LoI)
- i-134 and ANY financial evidence (I handed over 2023 tax transcript, 2 paystubs; 1 month worth, letter from employer)
- passport pic
He took my finger prints, copied my docs, handed me back a leaflet and a sticker. The sticker has the same number as before, you go back and wait to get called again.
Read the leaflet essentially about IMBRA and domestic violence etc, really recommend reading it don't just shrug it off. It's important.
Called the second time, interview.
Questions I was asked
- when did you meet?
- where did you meet?
- how many visits?
- when was the last visit?
- where does he work?
- where does he live?
- what do you do for work?
- have you or your partner ever been married before?
- have you ever lived in any other country?
Congratulations it is my intention to approve your visa application today, you will get passport back in 7-10 days. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 172 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 325 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Adjustment of Status
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Washington DC |
| Date Filed : |
2025-05-22 |
| NOA Date : |
2025-05-22 |
| RFE(s) : |
2025-06-17 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2025-06-23 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2025-10-02 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2025-10-03 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Greencard Received: |
2025-10-10 |
| Comments : |
Mailed 19 May
Delivered 22 May Elgin, IL Lockbox
Text receipt 5 June
NOA1 Date 22 May
Biometrics scheduled status June 6
Biometrics App: June 23
Physical NoA1: June 10
OAC letter: June 10
RFE I485: June 17
RFER I485: June 23
Online I-765 file: June 12
Biometrics: June 23
Actively Reviewing: June 23
Update: RFE response reviewed on account and case now been transferred to Field Office - Washington DC on August 25th, in queue for interview
August 26th: interview scheduled!! Appointment is Oct 2nd!
Verbally approved: 02 October 2035
Account updated to approved: 03 October 2025
Card produced: 07 October 2025
USPS informed delivery displaying new tracking to my address, October 08, shows delivery estimated 10th October. |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
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| Filing Method : |
eFile |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2025-06-12 |
| NOA Date : |
2025-06-12 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2025-06-23 |
| Approved Date : |
2025-09-13 |
| Date Card Received : |
2025-09-22 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 93 days. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: London, United Kingdom
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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| Event |
Description |
| Review Date : |
January 23, 2025 |
| Embassy Review : |
Interview experience:
My medical was Thurs 16th Jan, my Interview was Thurs 23rd Jan.
I went up to London (from Kent) the night before (Wednesday 22) at around 1. The travelodge Vauxhall is literally right next to the Vauxhall station.
There's a Starbucks next to it which was helpful!
My appointment was at 9.30am on Thurs 23rd Jan.
I left the hotel at 8.15 because I walk slow and didn't want to be hot&bothered.
The walk is so easy to navigate, I used the Google maps walking function. Nice walk along the river if you want to cross over, I didn't though.
I arrived at the embassy after my chill walk, about 8.30 ish. I sat outside and waited because they don't let you in until 30 min before the app time.
I followed the signs to consular services (left side of embassy iirc) and there was a HUGE queue. SKIP IT, you're special. K1 can go to the front and you get allowed entry immediately.
Airport style security, I didn't take a bag but you can take smaller bags/backpacks NO electronics that are BIG. E g laptop. I had to take a sip of my water then I was allowed in.
Went through the first door, walked up the little hill-like path and into the actual embassy. Here was a line and you just queue. Got to the front and handed my passport over and DS160 conf page. She stuck a sticker on my passport and told me to go to LEVEL 1, turn left, then left again.
Bear in mind after exiting the elevators, left has a ton of people queueing - DONT QUEUE, IGNORE them. So after exiting go left, then left again. There's a seating area, sit between windows 19 and 24 iirc. Your number will get called.
When you get called you'll see the first person, they want your docs. He requested and I handed over:
- Passport
- Courier info
- My birth certificate
- ACRO
- Petitioner letter of intent (our noa2 expired Dec 22 but they only asked for petitioner LoI)
- i-134 and ANY financial evidence (I handed over 2023 tax transcript, 2 paystubs; 1 month worth, letter from employer)
- passport pic
He took my finger prints, copied my docs, handed me back a leaflet and a sticker. The sticker has the same number as before, you go back and wait to get called again.
Read the leaflet essentially about IMBRA and domestic violence etc, really recommend reading it don't just shrug it off. It's important.
Called the second time, interview.
Questions I was asked
- when did you meet?
- where did you meet?
- how many visits?
- when was the last visit?
- where does he work?
- where does he live?
- what do you do for work?
- have you or your partner ever been married before?
- have you ever lived in any other country?
Congratulations it is my intention to approve your visa application today, you will get passport back in 7-10 days. |
| Rating : |
Very Good |
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Local US CIS Office Review: Washington DC
Review Topic: cis_topic
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| Event |
Description |
| Review Date : |
October 8, 2025 |
| Embassy Review : |
My appointment was at 7.40 but the notice said we could arrive no more than 30 minutes before so we went in the building at 7.10.
We went through airport style security and followed the directions to the check in counter.
She asked for my interview notice, took my picture and my finger prints.
We were told to wait until someone called my name
It was not a crazy long wait, maybe 30 minutes.
My name got called and we followed the lady to her office.
She asked us to raise our right hands and swear an oath.
She motioned for us to sit down & so we did.
She asked for our IDs. I gave my Learner's Permit, EAD and Passport and my husband gave his ID.
She asked if he had a passport, which he does not and so he told her no.
She asked:
* How did you meet?
* When did you meet?
* Asked us to elaborate since we met online via gaming
* Asked us about dates (when we started romantic relationship etc)
* When did you get married?
* So you came on the k1? When?
* Who was at the wedding? Any of her family? Why?
* Have we met eachothers family?
* [To my husband] has he met any of my family or friends?
* [To my husband] did you ever visit her?
* what is your favorite thing about eachother?
* is there anything you discovered about him, after marriage that surprised you?
* What is your address?
* When did you start living here?
* How many people live there?
* How many bedrooms?
* Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
* [To my husband] when are you planning on moving out because you have a wife now?
* [To my husband] What does she do for work?
* Do you know what he does tell me about his work?
* Does he still do that now?
* Do you guys have a joint account?
* When did you open it?
* Do you have any further bank statements together?
I gave her the bank statements and she scanned them in.
Then proceeded to the Yes/No from I485
Then said she already approved it on her end, and proceeded to explain removal of conditions and naturalization process to me.
Seems like a lot of questions but interview lasted about 10-15mins and felt like a relaxed chat about our relationship.  :D yay! |
| Harassment Level : |
Good |
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Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!
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