SAT's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Steve
Beneficiary's Name: Tiffany
VJ Member: SAT
Country: Malaysia
Last Updated: 2014-12-07
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Immigration Checklist for Steve & Tiffany:
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Dept of State Other 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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Other Visa
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Date |
| NVC Received : |
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| NVC Left : |
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| Consulate Received : |
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| Packet 3 Received : |
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| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
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| Interview Date : |
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Second Interview
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
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| US Entry : |
2001-04-02 |
| Comments : |
We met, and married in the USA. Tiff is adjusting her status from B-2 Visa to Permanent Resident. Tiff is a B-2 Overstay by 7 years. |
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Port of Entry Review
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Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Newark |
| POE Date : |
2001-04-02  Submit Review |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
No |
| Harassment Level : |
5 |
| Comments : |
Entered 2001 on a b2 visa as a tourist and never returned, we met as strangers here in new york in 2001, and married in 2008. Adjusted status in 2009. |
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Adjustment of Status
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
New York City NY |
| Date Filed : |
2009-01-07 |
| NOA Date : |
2009-01-13 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2009-01-27 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2009-03-25 Submit Review |
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| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
Yes |
| Greencard Received: |
2009-04-03 |
| Comments : |
We were actually sent to Garden City NY for our interview. Everything went smoothly from beginning to end. If we could be of any help to you, please don |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
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| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2009-01-07 |
| NOA Date : |
2009-01-13 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2009-01-27 |
| Approved Date : |
2009-03-09 |
| Date Card Received : |
2009-03-19 |
| Comments : |
Biometrics went smoothly, pleasant experience. EAD approved 3-09. Card received. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 61 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2011-01-03 |
| NOA Date : |
2011-01-06 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2011-02-02 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2011-06-25 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Green Card Received : |
2011-07-08 |
| Comments : |
Hey everyone, I hope you are all doing well. Despite of what is said, The USCIS DOES send a reminder to you reminding you to lift conditions on your Permanent Residence. So, we gathered as much supporting documents as we could, and filed a joint I-751. This package was mailed certified mail with return receipt requested to the VSC. I will keep you updated. See you soon.Permanent greencard approved and received. |
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Citizenship
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Date |
| Service Center : |
Lewisville TX Lockbox |
| CIS Office : |
New York City NY |
| Date Filed : |
2012-03-31 |
| NOA Date : |
2012-04-11 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2012-05-17 |
| Interview Date : |
2012-07-26 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
2012-08-22 |
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Member Reviews:
Local US CIS Office Review: New York City NY
Review Topic: cis_topic
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Description |
| Review Date : |
December 8, 2014 |
| Embassy Review : |
GARDEN CITY NY (Long Island)
This is our experience:
We arrived 1:45 PM for a 2 PM interview. You get scanned thru security and directed to a window like DMV. The lady took Tiff's appointment letter. Then you wait, we waited about a half hr, then they called about 10 people's names, and asked if anyone needed a translator. Then we all went upstairs. Then we waited another half hr or so. Finally an interview officer called us, and we introduced eachother. She was not unpleasant, but not the most friendly. Quite professional.
During the interview, she asked us for ID. Then she actually asked me more questions than she did Tiff. It started with my pedigree, then how we met. Where we met, what I do, have I ever been married, I am 15 yrs Tiff's senior, so there was a question directed at Tiff about how old I was when we met (To which Tiff answered wrong).
Tiff's questions were quite simple, when did you come to the USA, did you ever leave, why the long overstay (To which I answered because she met me, and didn't want to leave, and I procrastinated about marriage, I blamed myself). She asked Tiff where and if she worked, is she working now. Has she ever been locked up, smuggled drugs, etc.
Finally, she briefed through our financial documents, esp joint financial ties. She looked at our pictures and took about 5 of them. In the end, I would say 75% of the questions were directed at me.
Then she said "Congratulations, You are approved. I will have your passport stamped right now"
Then we went back downstairs and waited for maybe 10 minutes, they called Tiff's name, handed her passport back with a 551 stamp in it. She explained that the 551 stamp is like a temp greencard, she is free to travel in and out of the country. We will receive the greencard shortly. |
| Harassment Level : |
Very Good |
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Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!
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