pbellrichard's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Paul
Beneficiary's Name: Yun-Ju
VJ Member: pbellrichard
Country: Taiwan
Last Updated: 2011-04-10
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Immigration Checklist for Paul & Yun-Ju:
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USCIS I-130/I-129F Petitions:
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Dept of State K3 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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K3 Visa
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| Event |
Date |
| Service Center : |
California Service Center |
| Consulate : |
Taipei, Taiwan |
| Marriage : |
2007-08-18 |
| I-130 Sent : |
2008-02-29 |
| I-130 NOA1 : |
2008-03-07 |
| I-130 RFE : |
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| I-130 RFE Sent : |
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| I-129F Sent : |
2008-03-13 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2008-03-17 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2008-05-09 |
| NVC Received : |
2008-05-19 |
| NVC Left : |
2008-05-22 |
| Consulate Received : |
2008-05-29 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2008-06-03 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2008-07-31 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2008-08-07 |
| Interview Date : |
2008-08-25  Submit Review |
| Interview Result : |
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2008-08-30 |
| US Entry : |
2008-09-09 |
| I-130 Approval : |
2008-05-09 |
| Comments : |
Notes of advice:
- It took us 1 month to request Police records from the UK for the K-3 packet.
- They requested an I-134 for our K-3. They would not accept the I-864 as a substitute. They also required the originals, signed, and notarized. I got it notarized at a currency exchange for $1.
-Be sure to provide copies of your W-2 for that I-134.
We married in the USA while she was working here on a J-1 visa. We could have filed for AOS, but we knew she wanted to go home to take classes, visit family, and for a 2nd wedding banquet. We did not know how much time it would take to file the AOS and get Advance Parole, so we decided to go the K-3 route instead. Classes were only 2 months, so in hindsight, it would've been better to do the AOS first. I don't think the AP takes as long as the K-3. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 53 days from your NOA1 date.
Your I-130 was approved in 63 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 171 days from your I-130 NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
San Francisco |
| POE Date : |
2008-09-09 Submit Review |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
No |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
Entered on K-3. Will apply for AOS and EAD. |
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Adjustment of Status
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago IL |
| Date Filed : |
2008-09-11 |
| NOA Date : |
2008-09-16 |
| RFE(s) : |
2008-10-02, 2009-04-13 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2008-10-09 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2009-04-13 Submit Review |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2009-05-15 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Greencard Received: |
2009-06-22 |
| Comments : |
First RFE was for the Birth Certificate. In Taiwan they have 2 types... we submitted the one that looks kind of like the U.S. birth certificate, which was wrong. They want the one from the local government office, NOT the one that the hospital gives you. Also, they wanted 1 copy of the original, plus one translation copy. We are getting the translation done professionally as the rules appear vague to us as to whom can be the translator.
After receiving the RFE on the Birth Certificate, it took us about 2 weeks to get it translated and ready to send back. Missing info submitted 2008-10-20 for RFE. They received it 2008-10-24.
90 Days passed since the processing resumed after they received our RFE, so we contacted them (phone) to report a problem. About 10 days later we received an email saying that they were printing the EAD card. Card received.
Second RFE came at the interview. They never received the Medical Exam after we surrendered it to the airport upon arrival on the K-3. They said they could try to track it down (2-3 months), or we could do it again and submit it with an RFE. We're doing it again. They also wanted more evidence of relationship (401K beneficiary, and proof that she's covered under my medical insurance). We brought a lot of stuff to the interview, but they only asked for a select few items.
Sent stuff in USPS simple certified. Received approval 3 weeks later. |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago National Office |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2008-09-11 |
| NOA Date : |
2008-09-16 |
| RFE(s) : |
2008-10-02 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2008-10-09 |
| Approved Date : |
2009-02-03 |
| Date Card Received : |
2009-02-10 |
| Comments : |
Applied concurrent with Adjustment of Status. Arrived in U.S. on a K-3 visa. Perhaps delayed slightly due to RFE on our I-485 AOS.
Missing info submitted 2008-10-20 for RFE. They received it 2008-10-24.
After receiving the RFE on the Birth Certificate, it took us about 2 weeks to get it translated and ready to send back. Missing info submitted 2008-10-20 for RFE. They received it 2008-10-24.
90 Days passed since the processing resumed after they received our RFE, so we contacted them (phone) to report a problem. About 10 days later we received an email saying that they were printing the card. Card received. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 145 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
California Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2011-02-23 |
| NOA Date : |
2011-03-08 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2011-04-04 |
| 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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| Green Card Received : |
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