LeaAndBen's US Immigration Timeline

Petitioner's Name: Benjamin Beneficiary's Name: Lea VJ Member: LeaAndBen Country: France Last Updated: 2011-04-10 Add Comment to Timeline Register or log in to follow this timeline

Immigration Checklist for Benjamin & Lea:

Dept of State Other Visa:     USCIS I-485 Petition:   USCIS I-765 Petition:       USCIS I-131 Petition:       USCIS I-751 Petition:   USCIS N-400 Petition:

Other Visa Event Date NVC Received : NVC Left : Consulate Received : Packet 3 Received : Packet 3 Sent : Packet 4 Received : Interview Date : Interview Result : Second Interview (If Required): Second Interview Result: Visa Received : US Entry : 2006-11-06 Comments : I came to the USA in 2006 to become an au pair for one year and I started to love living in America. I extended for another year.

Port of Entry Review Event Date Port of Entry : Newark POE Date : 2006-11-06 Submit Review Got EAD Stamp : No Biometrics Taken : Yes Harassment Level : 0 Comments :

Adjustment of Status Event Date CIS Office : Seattle WA Date Filed : 2009-01-20 NOA Date : 2009-01-29 RFE(s) : 2009-02-03 Bio. Appt. : 2009-02-27 AOS Transfer** : Interview Date : 2009-06-18 Submit Review Approval / Denial Date : 2009-06-18 Approved : Yes Got I551 Stamp : Yes Greencard Received: 2009-07-06 Comments : Everything went so well. We arrived sometime before 2pm for a 2.30 appointment. The lady that seemed the nicest (and the one we hoped to get) called my name at 2.40pm. We had to swear ourselves in and sit. She explained how the interview was going to proceed and then started. She first asked the mandatory questions: name, birth, address, etc... Her first question regarding our relationship was about how we met which she asked directly to me (the alien) but my husband contributed the details. It seemed to be going pretty well. Frankly, after that question, there weren't many others. We started talking about local life and events and places to visit; and while we were still talking she stamped my passport in approval. She said it would take from 1 to 2 months to get the green card in the mail but in the meantime the stamp in my passport would suffice for any travel and proof of residency (the stamp itself is valid for a year). Apparently the 1 to 2 months wait is due to a change of policy and machine equipment for printing. And that was it! Strangely enough it lasted about 40 minutes but only because we were talking about beer.

Employment Authorization Document Event Date CIS Office : Chicago National Office Filing Method : Mail Filing Instance : First Date Filed : 2009-01-20 NOA Date : 2009-01-29 RFE(s) : 2009-02-03 Bio. Appt. : 2009-02-27 Approved Date : 2009-03-23 Date Card Received : 2009-04-02 Comments : Processing Estimates/Stats : Your EAD was approved in 62 days.

Advance Parole Event Date CIS Office : Chicago National Office Filing Method :   Filing Instance : First Date Filed : 2009-01-20 NOA Date : 2009-01-29 RFE(s) : Date Received : Comments : I never received my Advance Parole. Processing Estimates/Stats : Based on timeline data, your AP may be adjudicated between May 20, 2009 and June 9, 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.

Lifting Conditions Event Date CIS Office : California Service Center Date Filed : 2011-03-23 NOA Date : 2011-03-28 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : 2011-05-02 Interview Date : Approval / Denial Date : Approved : Got I551 Stamp : Green Card Received : Comments :

Member Reviews:

Local US CIS Office Review: Seattle WA Review Topic: cis_topic Event Description Review Date : July 7, 2009 Embassy Review : Everything went so well. We arrived sometime before 2pm for a 2.30 appointment. The lady that seemed the nicest (and the one we hoped to get) called my name at 2.40pm. We had to swear ourselves in and sit. She explained how the interview was going to proceed and then started. She first asked the mandatory questions: name, birth, address, etc... Her first question regarding our relationship was about how we met which she asked directly to me (the alien) but my husband contributed the details. It seemed to be going pretty well. Frankly, after that question, there weren't many others. We started talking about local life and events and places to visit; and while we were still talking she stamped my passport in approval. She said it would take from 1 to 2 months to get the green card in the mail but in the meantime the stamp in my passport would suffice for any travel and proof of residency (the stamp itself is valid for a year). Apparently the 1 to 2 months wait is due to a change of policy and machine equipment for printing. And that was it! Strangely enough it lasted about 40 minutes but only because we were talking about beer. Harassment Level : Very Good

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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