Cathy & Bruce's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Bruce
Beneficiary's Name: Cathy
VJ Member: Cathy & Bruce
Country: China
Last Updated: 2014-02-03
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Immigration Checklist for Bruce & Cathy:
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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 : |
Guangzhou, China |
| I-129F Sent : |
2009-12-29 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2009-12-31 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2010-02-26 |
| NVC Received : |
2010-03-06 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
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| Consulate Received : |
2010-03-10 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2010-03-18 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2010-03-19 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2010-04-11 |
| Interview Date : |
2010-05-05 |
| Interview Result : |
Administrative Review
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
2010-07-29 |
| Second Interview Result: |
Approved |
| Visa Received : |
2010-07-31 |
| US Entry : |
2010-09-24 |
| Marriage : |
2010-12-03 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 57 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 125 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Los Angeles |
| POE Date : |
2010-09-24 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chula Vista CA |
| Date Filed : |
2010-12-17 |
| NOA Date : |
2010-12-23 |
| RFE(s) : |
2011-01-14 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2011-01-24 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2011-06-14 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2011-06-14 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Greencard Received: |
2011-06-24 |
| Comments : |
Got an RFE for Vaccination proof. I had to get a full Civil Surgeon Medical Exam for $120 again, even though it had been less than 9 months since Cathy got her pre-interview exam in GUZ. When I filed the I-485, a USCIS Officer told me (with great authority) over the phone that I only needed ANY physician to sign Part 6 of the I-693 form and not the Part 5 Civil Surgeon certification. The folks at Lees Summit MO obviously did not agree and RFE's me. It is nearly impossible to get a Civil Surgeon to sign-off on the I-693 without doing a full physical at full price and our personal health insurance can't be used to pay for Civil Surgeon exams. |
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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 : |
2010-12-17 |
| NOA Date : |
2010-12-23 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2010-01-24 |
| Approved Date : |
2011-04-29 |
| Date Card Received : |
2011-05-14 |
| Comments : |
Received an "EAD/Advance Parole Combo Card" which has both in one card.
We had to file a RFE (for Vaccination verification) which apparently delayed the EAD and Parole card too. We waited the 60 days before contacting our US Congressman's Aide to ask for help - she made an inquiry on our behalf and 'miraculously' the EAD/Advance Parole Combo Card was approved the next day! |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 133 days. |
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Advance Parole
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago IL |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2010-12-17 |
| NOA Date : |
2010-12-23 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2011-05-14 |
| Comments : |
Received an "EAD/Advance Parole Combo Card" which has both in one card.
We had to file a RFE (for Vaccination verification) which apparently delayed the EAD and Parole card too. We waited the 60 days before contacting our US Congressman's Aide to ask for help - she made an inquiry on our behalf and 'miraculously' the EAD/Advance Parole Combo Card was approved the next day! |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 133 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
California Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2013-03-16 |
| NOA Date : |
2013-03-19 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
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| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2013-07-17 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Green Card Received : |
2013-07-21 |
| Comments : |
Upon receipt of NOA 'conditional resident status' extended for one year.
Got her I-551 Green Card with expiration date of 07/18/23 |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Guangzhou, China
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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| Event |
Description |
| Review Date : |
August 5, 2010 |
| Embassy Review : |
K1 visa delayed 84 days SOLELY due to Cathy’s admission she was still a member of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) which resulted in Administrative/ Additional/Further Processing. She works for the local party office but her membership is/was ‘non-meaningful’ and of a ‘rank-and-file’ nature with ‘no ideological commitment’. I knew there was no reason for denial and the visa would eventually be approved but the uncertainty of how long the wait would be was excruciating!
The VO had no problems with the relationship being bona-fide, my finacial condition and other requirements. It was just the CCP membership that caused the delay. All they wanted was for her to fax a 'detailed resume' listing her education, jobs and any publications written. After that, nothing. I had my Congressman's office make an official inquiry but I don't know if that made anything move faster. |
| 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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