Noradam's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Adam
Beneficiary's Name: Nora
VJ Member: Noradam
Country: Germany
Last Updated: 2012-08-16
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Immigration Checklist for Adam & Nora:
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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 : |
Frankfurt, Germany |
| I-129F Sent : |
2009-09-21 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2009-09-25 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2009-12-22 |
| NVC Received : |
2009-12-31 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
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| Consulate Received : |
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| Packet 3 Received : |
2010-01-23 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2010-01-23 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2010-02-03 |
| Interview Date : |
2010-02-16 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2010-03-26 |
| US Entry : |
2011-04-01 |
| Marriage : |
2010-05-22 |
| Comments : |
it took quite long to get the visa issued. they had to request my Dutch police clearance and it took about 6 weeks until Frankfurt received that document. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 88 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 144 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Adjustment of Status
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Seattle WA |
| Date Filed : |
2010-06-30 |
| NOA Date : |
2010-07-09 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2010-08-03 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2010-09-21 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2010-09-21 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Greencard Received: |
2010-10-01 |
| Comments : |
the interview was very good |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago National Office |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2010-06-30 |
| NOA Date : |
2010-07-09 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2010-08-03 |
| Approved Date : |
2010-08-31 |
| Date Card Received : |
2010-09-03 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 62 days. |
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Advance Parole
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago National Office |
| Filing Method : |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2010-06-30 |
| NOA Date : |
2010-07-09 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2010-08-28 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 55 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
California Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2012-08-08 |
| NOA Date : |
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| RFE(s) : |
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| Interview Date : |
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| Approved : |
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| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Green Card Received : |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Frankfurt, Germany
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
February 22, 2010 |
| Embassy Review : |
My appointment was scheduled at 7.30 in Frankfurton February 16th. I got there at at 7 am. A funny, typical American guy was talking to us and asked us whether we had any electronic devices with us. At 7.15 they opened the reception where I got a service ticket (the number was W 600). It took about 10 minutes to get that ticket and the guy at the reception was talking German with me. I just had to show him my passport (not even my invitation letter). Then I went through the security check which took another 10 minutes. Those people working there were talking German too. After that I had to go to another building where I sat down and waited. You sit in a big hall with chairs for up to 300 people. They have a little cafeteria, a vending machine for stamps, a photo-box and copy machines. At 7.45 they called my number and i had to give that lady at the counter my passport, the service number, the payment slip and 1 photo (American size). She talked German as well. At about 8.15 my number was called again (on the big screen) and a nice German man wanted to have my birth certificate (+copy), my original police certificate and the affidavit of support (apparently he was only interested in the form itself, the letter of intent to marry and support me, and the last year's tax return; he gave me back all the other documents, like bank statements, letter of employment). He was explaining all the following steps after I have entered the US (he said I should apply for the SSN after the marriage; I always heard that you should do it 2 weeks after you got there). I also need to write my address on a big envelope and put a 4.25€ stamp on it. About 20 minutes later I was called again to the 'actual' interview at another counter. A nice American younger woman was only asking me when and where we met. It wasn't a big of a deal. She was busy with all the documents while I was telling her how we met (I didn't even had to show anything to proof our relationship). I also had to sign the DS-156k and she got my finger prints. She was really funny and after a few minutes she said the magic words: Your visa is approved. It really was almost 'too easy' after the whole procedure and a 5-month-long-wait. But I felt very relieved after that.I was done at about 8.45 and I have to say everyone was nice and inside the building I wasn't even nervous anymore. Just be well prepared and polite. I wish everyone luck!! |
| Rating : |
Very Good |
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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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