Liz_Allan's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Elizabeth
Beneficiary's Name: Allan
VJ Member: Liz_Allan
Country: Costa Rica
Last Updated: 2011-04-12
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Immigration Checklist for Elizabeth & Allan:
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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 : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Transferred? |
No |
| Consulate : |
Costa Rica |
| I-129F Sent : |
2010-02-09 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2010-02-11 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2010-05-17 |
| NVC Received : |
2010-05-21 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2010-05-25 |
| Consulate Received : |
2010-06-08 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2010-06-17 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2010-07-16 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
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| Interview Date : |
2010-07-26 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2010-07-29 |
| US Entry : |
2010-08-11 |
| Marriage : |
2010-09-25 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 95 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 165 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Denver |
| POE Date : |
2010-08-11 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
No problems, simple matter of waiting in line and normal processing. Did not send to secondary processing, no harrassment. Received a simple "Welcome to the USA" greeting after some short questions about my intentions (marriage). Reminder that I cannot work until I receive the EAD and that I must marry within 90 days. Very easy. He did enter my name wrong on my I-94 form but then corrected it on both sections (the part he kept and the part he put in my passport). |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Oklahoma City OK |
| Date Filed : |
2010-10-13 |
| NOA Date : |
2010-10-20 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2010-11-17 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2011-02-09 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2011-03-11 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Greencard Received: |
2011-03-25 |
| Comments : |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago IL |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2010-10-13 |
| NOA Date : |
2010-10-20 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
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| Approved Date : |
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| Date Card Received : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Based on timeline data, your EAD may be adjudicated between December 1, 2010 and December 27, 2010*.
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. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Costa Rica
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
October 21, 2010 |
| Embassy Review : |
VERY similar experience to other recent reviews. Like others, we know there is no need to be early because the doors do not open until noon.
Enter through the standard security checkpoint as with others who have business at the embassy. Need all your ID documents (passport, etc) and of course brought our medical info and other supporting documents (affadavit of support, etc).
Waited for our turn and while we were there noticed/overheard many who were NOT prepared with the documents they need. Why they would not follow the directions included when you receive your packet of forms is beyond understanding but there were many who did not have everything they NEEDED for their interview.
A few questions about how we met, how long before we get married, etc. Does each person's family know the fiance, Do they like the fiance, etc. Just standard questions you would expect if you've read the other reviews.
We brought many many times more evidence than we needed, as we wanted to be prepared and did not want to have to come back later. Transcripts/print outs of our skype conversations, our emails, emails from my mom to him and from my mom to his mom, etc. NONE of that was needed but we knew if the officer needed more info or evidence to show we are a genuine couple, that we had to bring it with us as I could not take off from work again to come back to Costa Rica.
They were very courteous and business like. Asked the routine questions and then took our documentation, looked over the evidence we brought. Almost all of the extra evidence we brought was not even looked at, we had enough with just the items they listed as requirements on their instruction sheet.
Best advice? Be prepared ahead of time, bring EXACTLY what they ask for and get the medical and immunizations done exactly as they tell you. Then bring your extras (photos, emails, chat logs, phone records, etc) just in case you need them, these can be your "just in case" items that some of us need because we're nervous.
Be prepared with what they ask you for ahead of time and relax, enjoy being there. Not many folks get to be on the inside applying for a K-1 visa. Just enjoy each other and when you're approved, go celebrate!   |
| Rating : |
Very Good |
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POE Review: Denver
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| Event |
Description |
| Entry Date : |
2010-08-11 |
| Embassy Review : |
No problems, simple matter of waiting in line and normal processing. Did not send to secondary processing, no harrassment. Received a simple "Welcome to the USA" greeting after some short questions about my intentions (marriage). Reminder that I cannot work until I receive the EAD and that I must marry within 90 days. Very easy. |
| Harassment Level : |
Low |
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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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