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Jason & Sheri's US Immigration Timeline

  Petitioner's Name: Jason
Beneficiary's Name: Sheri
VJ Member: Jason & Sheri
Country: Canada

Last Updated: 2013-09-18
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Immigration Checklist for Jason & Sheri:

USCIS I-129F Petition:      
Dept of State K1 Visa:    
USCIS I-485 Petition:  
USCIS I-765 Petition:      
USCIS I-131 Petition:      
USCIS I-751 Petition:  
USCIS N-400 Petition:  


K1 Visa
Event Date
Service Center : California Service Center
Transferred? No
Consulate : Vancouver, Canada
I-129F Sent : 2010-03-03
I-129F NOA1 : 2010-03-12
I-129F RFE(s) : 2010-06-08
RFE Reply(s) : 2010-07-25
I-129F NOA2 : 2010-08-24
NVC Received : 2010-09-03
Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned :
NVC Left :
Consulate Received : 2010-09-17
Packet 3 Received : 2010-11-01
Packet 3 Sent : 2010-11-05
Packet 4 Received : 2010-11-15
Interview Date : 2010-12-01
Interview Result : Approved
Second Interview
(If Required):
Second Interview Result:
Visa Received : 2010-12-15
US Entry : 2011-02-18
Marriage : 2011-03-18
Comments : My file was sent to Montreal so I had it transferred to Vancouver.
Processing
Estimates/Stats :
Your I-129f was approved in 165 days from your NOA1 date.

Your interview took 264 days from your I-129F NOA1 date.


Port of Entry Review
Event Date
Port of Entry : CDN-USA Border
POE Date : 2011-02-18
Got EAD Stamp : No
Biometrics Taken : Yes
Harassment Level : 0
Comments :


Adjustment of Status
Event Date
CIS Office : Saint Paul MN
Date Filed : 2011-05-14
NOA Date : 2011-05-20
RFE(s) :
Bio. Appt. : 2011-06-17
AOS Transfer** : 2011-06-13
Interview Date :
Approval / Denial Date : 2011-07-27
Approved : Yes
Got I551 Stamp : No
Greencard Received: 2011-08-06
Comments :


Employment Authorization Document
Event Date
CIS Office : Chicago National Office
Filing Method : Mail
Filing Instance : First
Date Filed : 2011-05-14
NOA Date : 2011-05-20
RFE(s) :
Bio. Appt. : 2011-06-17
Approved Date : 2011-07-12
Date Card Received : 2011-07-22
Comments :
Processing
Estimates/Stats :
Your EAD was approved in 59 days.


Advance Parole
Event Date
CIS Office : Chicago National Office
Filing Method :  
Filing Instance : First
Date Filed : 2011-05-14
NOA Date : 2011-05-20
RFE(s) :
Date Received : 2011-07-22
Comments :
Processing
Estimates/Stats :
Your AP was approved in 59 days.


Lifting Conditions
Event Date
CIS Office : California Service Center
Date Filed : 2013-06-20
NOA Date : 2013-06-24
RFE(s) :
Bio. Appt. : 2013-07-25
Interview Date :
Approval / Denial Date : 2013-09-04
Approved : Yes
Got I551 Stamp :
Green Card Received : 2013-09-17
Comments :


Member Reviews:

Consulate Review: Vancouver, Canada
Review Topic: K1 Visa
Event Description
Review Date : December 3, 2010
Embassy Review : I had my medical and interview all on the same day so I was worried about how that would all work but it is fine, plenty of time for both.

I arrived extra early to the consulate, waited to go in, they need 2 security guards before allowing people in. I was escorted to the 20th floor, told to wait until my name was called to window B, about 20 minutes. Once called to window B, I was asked for all my documents, she gave me a sheet and said she needed everything in this order, sent me to the cashier to pay my $350.00, went back to window B with the receipt. She looked it over then told me to have a seat and once she made sure everything was here I could go back and get my medical results and come back for my interview, she even offered to keep my extra stuff there until I got back so it was less for me to worry about. I had a huge folder full of pictures, extra copies of stuff, anything I thought I might need for the interview.

There was only 1 other person there that day for her K1 interview also so we shared a cab back to the clinic, they were behind so we waited there for a half an hour, then got a cab back to the consulate, we were gone 45 minutes total. Again we waited outside the door until there were 2 security guards. They take you in, go thru security again, take you to the 19th floor, they do something with your unopened medical envelope, then give it back to you and take you to the 20th floor again.

At window B, give them the envelope and told to sit and wait till my name is called. I maybe sat 5 minutes and my name was called to window 6. You stand at a counter and your interviewer sits behind, there is glass separating you and only a little opening at the bottom.

He took my finger prints, then just chatted a bit. Asked if I was nervous, I of course was, said not to worry that we were just going to have a nice chat. He explained about what he was doing and then just started a conversation and once you start talking it all seems to just be like a normal conversation with a few questions thrown in there. He was so nice, made me feel very at ease and comfortable. The questions he asked were about his work, his divorce, our families, he kinda led the conversation along to where he wanted it to go, it was very relaxed. If I didn't know it was an interview it was like having a conversation with a friend about your relationship. Normal questions that they may ask you. He then told me what he was looking for in our conversation and that I met all the requirements and that he was happy to approve my visa. I was so happy and a little emotional, tears of joy!!! He gave me a kleenex box, yelled back "I made another one cry". It was a very happy day. From beginning to end when I got to window 6, it was 20-25 minutes total. Seemed like only a few!

Everyone from the minute you walk thru the door is wonderful, helpful and very friendly. It couldn't have been better, they are there to make it as easy and painless as possible and they do a great job.

I stayed at the Days Inn which is maybe a 5 minute walk to the consulate and they store your bags for you while you go. Its also a 15 minute walk to the Woking Medical Clinic, I took a cab there in the morning, which they called for me and only took 2 minutes to get there, and walked back after my medical. Its in a great location and clean and very friendly people there also.
Rating : Very Good


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*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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