SingleCharles's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Charles
Beneficiary's Name: Gabriella
VJ Member: SingleCharles
Country: Brazil
Last Updated: 2016-04-24
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Immigration Checklist for Charles & Gabriella:
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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 : |
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| I-129F Sent : |
2008-10-31 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2008-11-05 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2009-01-09 |
| NVC Received : |
2009-01-20 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2009-01-23 |
| Consulate Received : |
2009-01-27 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2009-02-12 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
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| Interview Date : |
2009-06-30 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2009-07-03 |
| US Entry : |
2009-12-31 |
| Marriage : |
2010-01-10 |
| Comments : |
We were delayed while waiting for our son's permission to travel. They left Brazil two days before the expiration of her ability to travel. The immigration officer in Florida (12/31/2009) said. "You got here just in the nick of time!" |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 65 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 237 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Miami |
| POE Date : |
2009-12-31 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
They were very kind, and were very helpful. only asked a couple of questions and she was on her way entering the US. |
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Adjustment of Status
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Seattle WA |
| Date Filed : |
2010-03-19 |
| NOA Date : |
2010-03-26 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2010-04-19 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2010-06-09 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2010-06-09 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Greencard Received: |
2010-06-12 |
| Comments : |
Our interview took place in Seattle. We waited about 90 minutes past our appointment time before they called us. The interview was similar to the K1 interview in Rio and took about 20 minutes. Our interviewer was very polite and clearly explained the process to us. Word of caution to those interviewing in Seattle - the waiting room noise level was high and the interviewers seemed to pop out like gophers from every door possible. It was difficult to find a "perfect" place to listen for our name. We panicked more than once thinking that our name had been called (when it had not). |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago IL |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2010-03-19 |
| NOA Date : |
2010-03-26 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2010-04-19 |
| Approved Date : |
2010-05-25 |
| Date Card Received : |
2010-06-07 |
| Comments : |
Came in a very unsuspecting envelope and at first we treated it as junk mail. The envelope was not sealed and when we looked inside we found her EAD card. Both of our jaws dropped with disbelief. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 67 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
California Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2012-05-01 |
| NOA Date : |
2012-05-19 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2012-07-23 |
| 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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| Comments : |
We were sent a letter saying that due to overwhelming immigration processing CIS would not be able to process our request before her green card expired and that she is given a year extension until she could be scheduled for her interview. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
January 8, 2010 |
| Embassy Review : |
We arrived an hour early. There were about 50 people already in line. There was a lot of confusion about where we needed to go (upstairs). There were a few that used lawyers that were not prepared for their interview and were turned away. We followed the advice of VisaJourney and were totally prepared. The second person verified our paperwork and noted that I had not included my 2008 taxes (not completed at the time). She said that I would need to bring them in after the interview.
While waiting for the last interview, one women was asked to retake her photos because because her ears were not showing. One man did not bring money to pay the fee and decided to argue with the receptionist stating that he should be exempt. Another woman started expressing her frustration loudly.
After about a 1/2 hour, we were called to the final interview. The person interviewing us asked my fiancee questions about my family, my kids, birthdays, learning English, how we met, etc. He did not look at any of our \"proof of relationship\" - much to our disappointment. After 5 minutes, he said \"you are approved\". We exited and then wondered if all that work, stress, sleepless nights, crying, and frustration had been approved in just five minutes. We asked the receptionist where we need to bring my 2008 taxes and she said, \"If he did not give you a paper with additional requirements, you are done. Your interview is complete\". We walked out in total shock, total happiness. 
We would give the experience a \"4\", but the worst part of the experience was talking to someone on the phone at the consulate in Rio prior to arrival. The phone people at the US Consulate in Rio were intolerant, curt, and close to being rude at times.
My advice is to follow the guides here on VJ. Go prepared to show every piece of imaginable documenation. SHOW YOUR EARS in the photo. Bring your money to pay. Do not argue with anyone working there - the fast track to shutting down any possible assistance. Lastly, answer directly and concisely only the questions you are asked. Resist the urge to explain or justify your answer. If they need more information they will ask.
(updated on January 8, 2010) |
| 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.
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