Phamas's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Davis
Beneficiary's Name: Huong
VJ Member: Phamas
Country: Vietnam
Last Updated: 2025-06-02
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Immigration Checklist for Davis & Huong:
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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 : |
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
| I-129F Sent : |
2024-05-29 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2024-05-30 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2024-08-13 |
| NVC Received : |
2024-11-07 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
2024-11-07 |
| NVC Left : |
2024-11-07 |
| Consulate Received : |
2024-11-12 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2024-11-17 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2024-11-18 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
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| Interview Date : |
2025-01-15 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2025-01-24 |
| US Entry : |
2025-02-21 |
| Marriage : |
2025-04-26 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 75 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 230 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Adjustment of Status
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Philadelphia PA |
| Date Filed : |
2025-05-14 |
| NOA Date : |
2025-05-20 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2025-06-12 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
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| Approved : |
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| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Greencard Received: |
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| Comments : |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Philadelphia PA |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2025-05-14 |
| NOA Date : |
2025-05-20 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
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| Approved Date : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Based on timeline data, your EAD may be adjudicated between June 22, 2025 and June 25, 2025*.
If this date range has passed or your application is past due per USCIS processing times then you should consider calling the USCIS to inquire on your petition. If you have been approved please update your timeline. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
January 15, 2025 |
| Embassy Review : |
K-1 Visa Interview Experience
I attended the K-1 visa interview with my fiancée, H??ng. They allowed me to accompany her into the embassy. Our appointment time was 7:30 AM, but we arrived early at 6:48 AM and lined up. When the doors opened, the staff checked for our DS-160 confirmation page and appointment letter.
It turned out the appointment time didn’t matter much because everyone was processed in the order they arrived. After entering, we were given a number for processing. No electronics were allowed inside, so we only brought our packet and a backpack.
Document Submission and Waiting
The embassy had a screen that showed when it was your turn to go up to the counter. About an hour in, we were called up and asked to provide all the required paperwork. Once we submitted the documents, we were told to sit and wait again.
Approximately two hours later, we were called up for the interview. I noticed a pattern in the way applicants were processed:
1. Everyone submitted their paperwork first.
2. If there was an issue (e.g., missing documents), applicants had to resolve it or reschedule their interview. I saw a few people leave the embassy with their passports shortly after submitting their documents.
3. Travel, family, and work visas were processed first. After the room thinned out, it was mostly individuals or couples waiting for immigrant or fiancé(e) visas.
The Interview
At the interview window, we were sworn in while speaking in Vietnamese. The consular officers knew I could speak both Vietnamese and English. After the oath, I stood with my hands on the table and smiled. H??ng then completed her biometrics, but she was a bit nervous and had to do it multiple times.
The interviewers were two young women (about 20-30 years old)—one Vietnamese and one American. The interview questions focused on verifying the authenticity of our relationship.
Questions Asked
1. How did you meet your fiancé?
2. Did you meet in person after being introduced?
3. When did you meet up in person?
4. How many times has Davis come to see you?
(I came to Vietnam three times, but H??ng initially made a mistake and gave the wrong year for one visit. She corrected it shortly after.)
5. Has anyone from Davis’s family met you?
6. Did Davis meet your family?
7. Where did Davis stay when he was in Vietnam those times he visited you?
8. Did you have an engagement or an engagement party?
9. What are your wedding plans?
10. What about your honeymoon?
11. What does Davis do for a living?
12. Where does Davis live?
13. What’s the reason why you love Davis?
14. What’s the worst thing about Davis you don’t like?
(H??ng answered, “Davis purposely likes to fart in bed and lets me know it!”) ?
Both interviewers laughed at her response. Shortly after, they stamped the approval and congratulated us.
Reflections on the Experience
Honestly, the interview felt easy and almost conversational, like the officers were catching up on a K-drama. We brought one binder with all of our documents, as well as a wedding studio photo album, but none of it was used. All the important paperwork had already been reviewed and processed before the interview.
Why It Went Smoothly
I believe the smooth experience was due to how strong our initial I-129F application was. I prepared and submitted the application myself without hiring an attorney or agency. Everything was organized and detailed, which seemed to make a good impression.
Final Thoughts
Overall, the experience was positive. The embassy staff was professional and efficient. My advice to others would be to:
1. Arrive early and stay organized.
2. Ensure all required documents are complete and accurate.
3. Be prepared to answer personal questions about your relationship with confidence and honesty.
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| Rating : |
Very Good |
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Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!
*Notice about estimates: The estimates are based off averages of other members recent experiences
(documented in their timelines) for the same benefit/petition/application at the same filing location.
Individual results may vary as every case is not always 'average'. Past performance does not necessarily
predict future results. The 'as early as date' may change over time based on current reported processing
times from members. There have historically been cases where a benefit/petition/application processing
briefly slows down or stops and this can not be predicted. Use these dates as reference only and do not
rely on them for planning. As always you should check the
USCIS processing times to see if your application
is past due.
** Not all cases are transfered
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