WonTanNara's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Jennifer
Beneficiary's Name: Ibrahima
VJ Member: WonTanNara
Country: Guinea
Last Updated: 2009-08-03
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Immigration Checklist for Jennifer & Ibrahima:
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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 : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Transferred? |
No |
| Consulate : |
Senegal |
| I-129F Sent : |
2008-01-23 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2008-01-24 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2008-03-05 |
| NVC Received : |
2008-03-07 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2008-03-11 |
| Consulate Received : |
2008-03-19 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
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| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
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| Interview Date : |
2008-04-29 |
| Interview Result : |
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2009-01-20 |
| US Entry : |
2009-01-22 |
| Marriage : |
2009-02-21 |
| Comments : |
Put on AP for security clearance for 8 months. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 41 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 96 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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Date |
| Port of Entry : |
JFK |
| POE Date : |
2009-01-22 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
Yes,Passport Stamp |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
5 |
| Comments : |
At first things happened as I would expect. The interviewing officer, a young woman, asked my fiance how he met me, where I work, and then asked him to put his suitcase on the table. She completely emptied the contents and then examined a copy of the I129F form I submitted to USCIS. After she read it, she then turned to the woman she was working with and said to her, "This woman is 12 years older than this man, that is crazy."
My fiance said to me, "That woman was scary and she look at me like I am DIRTY."
I can understand why the officers need to ask questions of the foreigners, but her personal biased commentary about our relationship being "crazy" is unacceptable, unprofessional, and quite frankly none of her business. These are the first Americans visitors see, and I am not only mad, I am embarrassed as well.
I have lodged an official complaint with US CBP.
I have since received an apology letter from US CBP, a personal apology from the director at JFK, and was advised that the officer was placed under disciplinary review. There is justice! |
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Adjustment of Status
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Saint Albans VT |
| Date Filed : |
2009-03-24 |
| NOA Date : |
2009-03-31 |
| RFE(s) : |
2009-05-15 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2009-04-16 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
2009-04-14 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2009-07-07 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Greencard Received: |
2009-07-22 |
| Comments : |
RFE was for medical exam. USCIS said they never got it from CBP, and CPB said they sent it to USCIS. Super! |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago IL |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
Renewal |
| Date Filed : |
2009-05-15 |
| NOA Date : |
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| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
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| Approved Date : |
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| Date Card Received : |
2009-07-07 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Based on timeline data, your EAD may be adjudicated between July 4, 2009 and August 2, 2009*.
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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Advance Parole
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| CIS Office : |
Chicago IL |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2009-05-15 |
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| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2009-07-07 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Based on timeline data, your AP may be adjudicated between September 17, 2009 and October 10, 2009*.
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: Senegal
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
May 30, 2008 |
| Embassy Review : |
I was present for the interview. I was surprised that the interview space was not private and we could hear every interview in session. My fiance opted to complete his interview in English so I was able to understand what he was being asked. The officer didn't ask him much. She asked how we met, what I do for work, what he does for work, and when did he start that type of work. She also asked him if I had been married previously and if I had any children. She did not ask any questions about our marriage plans or other questions about our families. After he completed his interview the officer asked to interview me and asked me the same exact questions. She asked to see our photos but no other evidence. I had submitted phone records and flight itineraries with my I-129F petition but she did not appear to have an interest in seeing the updated phone records. We don't have letters or emails because my fiance does not read or write very well (yet) and I documented that in a letter with the original petition. She did ask for my flight itinerary for my 2nd trip to Africa. At the end of the interview the officer said "Ok, we are happy to issue your visa today" and gave us a receipt to come pick up the envelope the following week. We were out on the street getting into a taxi and the guard called us back. The officer said "I'm very sorry but this will require additional processing. Unfortunately this typically takes months so I suggest you go back to your lives." I wasn't too impressed with her response and the fact that she did not try to "put it through" (whatever that means) before we left. I could not get any additional information about what "additional processing" means until I went back to the embassy the next day and politely insisted on getting some more answers. I talked to a man that was a little more helpful. He said "I cannot give you too much information about our process but I can tell you that your fiance has a very common name." I said so you need to do a background check? He looked at me and nodded his head. He said if we have not contacted you in 60 days then send us an email. After I returned home I emailed the embassy to find out exactly where my case is being "held" and they replied with the Visa office in Washington. So now, we wait... |
| Rating : |
Moderate |
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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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