Davecsfl's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Dave
Beneficiary's Name: Magda
VJ Member: Davecsfl
Country: Colombia
Last Updated: 2013-09-23
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Immigration Checklist for Dave & Magda:
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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 : |
Bogota, Colombia |
| I-129F Sent : |
2010-02-25 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2010-03-01 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2010-05-18 |
| NVC Received : |
2010-05-21 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2010-05-24 |
| Consulate Received : |
2010-06-08 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2010-06-16 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2010-07-07 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
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| Interview Date : |
2010-08-23 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2010-08-24 |
| US Entry : |
2010-11-23 |
| Marriage : |
2011-01-23 |
| Comments : |
POE interview in Fort Lauderdale, FL was nothing more than asking a few basic questions verifying information as stated on K1 Visa in passport. Personnel very friendly.
Immigration officer stated the K-1 Visa holder can use the I-94 to apply for SS card, driver's license and can work. I was surprised that he said she can work, so, I verified this looking at document RM 00203.500 Employment Authorization for Nonimmigrants, Section C. A K-1 Visa holder can work without specific DHS authorization. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 78 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 175 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Fort Lauderdale |
| POE Date : |
2010-11-23 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
Immigration officer stated the K-1 Visa holder can use the I-94 to apply for SS card, driver's license and can work. I was surprised that he said she can work, so, I verified this looking at document RM 00203.500 Employment Authorization for Nonimmigrants, Section C. A K-1 Visa holder can work without specific DHS authorization. |
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Adjustment of Status
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Miami FL |
| Date Filed : |
2011-05-29 |
| NOA Date : |
2011-06-15 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2011-07-13 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2011-09-17 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2011-09-17 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
Yes |
| Greencard Received: |
2011-10-17 |
| Comments : |
Interview simple & straightforward. Based on information provided in filing for AOS. |
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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 : |
2011-05-29 |
| NOA Date : |
2011-06-15 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2011-07-13 |
| Approved Date : |
2011-07-28 |
| Date Card Received : |
2011-08-06 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 60 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2013-08-09 |
| NOA Date : |
2013-08-16 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2013-09-13 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
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| Approved : |
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| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Green Card Received : |
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| Comments : |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Bogota, Colombia
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
August 23, 2010 |
| Embassy Review : |
We arrived at 06:30 outside of embassy and instructed to wait on line 3. They walked the line and reviewed our documents and told us where to wait once inside. We were given a folder with instructions of what documents to put inside. Follow the instructions, don't put in anything more than they instruct. However, have all of your extra evidence of relationship, financial support,etc., available if needed. We then went and waited for a more detailed document check as well as some questions- this was done by a Colombian. After this we went to wait in another area where we were called for the final interview which is given by an American. I, the USC petitioner was asked questions. My fiancee was not asked any questions. The American Consulate Official said you are approved! The questions are based on the paperwork which you submitted on the initial I-129F as well as the package you sent to the consulate and the DS-156/DS-156K. All took less than 3 1/2 hours. It was a good and positive experience. |
| 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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