My L1a to LPR (via marriage to USC) Journey/Package/Timelines/Etc
Sep 25th 2018, 6:29 pm
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My L1a to LPR (via marriage to USC) Journey/Package/Timelines/Etc
Hi guys,
I thought I would start a new thread on my specific journey and timelines as I have not seen many on here that have made the jump from L1 to LPR.
Please let me know if you see anything glaringly wrong, or any comments you have etc.
A short summary of my situation.
I came over to the US in Aug 2017 on an L1a visa on temporary transfer to a US company that was 100% owned by the UK company I was employed by.
I had being going back and forward a few times previous to this and had started dating a USC in Nov 2016.
The plan was for me to adjust to an EB1C green card though my employment, and we completed all the paperwork, however unfortunately things did not go well for the US company and it became clear that the move to GC was not going to be an option. On 10 Aug 2018 they were sold to one of our US customers, meaning that the conditions of my L1 visa were no longer met.
I was still in the US at this point so we terminated my employment before the sale which allowed me 60 days grace to made other arrangements (FYI, lawyers could not agree whether the 60 days grace would apply if I was still an employee of the UK company).
This coincided with the decision of my girlfriend and I to get married, which we did on 16 Aug 2018. Given the timing it was a very small affair with just a few of her family there (mine could not arrange it at such short notice unfortunately).
So at this point we started preparing the paperwork for my adjustment of status.
Now I am reasonable experienced here as I am quite anal about this kind of thing, so I did lots of research into the L1a and EB1C (although the company lawyer completed it in the end) and I also spent a good few months looking at the transfer to LPR when it became clear that the company was failing.
I thought it might take a couple of weeks to complete however we hope to have the final package complete by this coming Monday which will make it about 7 weeks in total.
Given that I am not employed just now (although I have not been working on it exclusively) it has been a much longer and harder process that I imagined (as Rete might testify to with all my questions...thanks!).
So that is my story...I will start my timeline below and then add to it.
I will also post up my package (for all your review please) that we are going to send to immigration.
Timeline
12 July 2017 L1a visa application submitted (using expedited processing)
18 Jul 2017 - L1a visa initially approved
31 Jul 2017 - L1a visa interview in London
9 Aug 2017 - L1a visa issued
12 Aug 2017 - First entered USA on visa
10 Aug 2018 - Employment terminated (while still in US) so started 60 days grace clock
16 Aug 2018 - Got married!
21 Aug 2018 - Started filling in the paperwork properly
Thanks everyone. Will add more in a few days.
I thought I would start a new thread on my specific journey and timelines as I have not seen many on here that have made the jump from L1 to LPR.
Please let me know if you see anything glaringly wrong, or any comments you have etc.
A short summary of my situation.
I came over to the US in Aug 2017 on an L1a visa on temporary transfer to a US company that was 100% owned by the UK company I was employed by.
I had being going back and forward a few times previous to this and had started dating a USC in Nov 2016.
The plan was for me to adjust to an EB1C green card though my employment, and we completed all the paperwork, however unfortunately things did not go well for the US company and it became clear that the move to GC was not going to be an option. On 10 Aug 2018 they were sold to one of our US customers, meaning that the conditions of my L1 visa were no longer met.
I was still in the US at this point so we terminated my employment before the sale which allowed me 60 days grace to made other arrangements (FYI, lawyers could not agree whether the 60 days grace would apply if I was still an employee of the UK company).
This coincided with the decision of my girlfriend and I to get married, which we did on 16 Aug 2018. Given the timing it was a very small affair with just a few of her family there (mine could not arrange it at such short notice unfortunately).
So at this point we started preparing the paperwork for my adjustment of status.
Now I am reasonable experienced here as I am quite anal about this kind of thing, so I did lots of research into the L1a and EB1C (although the company lawyer completed it in the end) and I also spent a good few months looking at the transfer to LPR when it became clear that the company was failing.
I thought it might take a couple of weeks to complete however we hope to have the final package complete by this coming Monday which will make it about 7 weeks in total.
Given that I am not employed just now (although I have not been working on it exclusively) it has been a much longer and harder process that I imagined (as Rete might testify to with all my questions...thanks!).
So that is my story...I will start my timeline below and then add to it.
I will also post up my package (for all your review please) that we are going to send to immigration.
Timeline
12 July 2017 L1a visa application submitted (using expedited processing)
18 Jul 2017 - L1a visa initially approved
31 Jul 2017 - L1a visa interview in London
9 Aug 2017 - L1a visa issued
12 Aug 2017 - First entered USA on visa
10 Aug 2018 - Employment terminated (while still in US) so started 60 days grace clock
16 Aug 2018 - Got married!
21 Aug 2018 - Started filling in the paperwork properly
Thanks everyone. Will add more in a few days.
Sep 26th 2018, 10:19 pm
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So the below is the package we are going to submit. All below are photocopies of the originals, except the actual forms themselves, the cheques, and any photographs.
These will be filed in a top hinged folder with dividers (at the bottom) indicating each piece of the puzzle.
Contents Page
Covering Letter
Form G-1145 - e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance (Completed by Petitioner)
Form I-130 Filing Fee Cheque for $535 (in a Page Protector)
Form I-130 - Petition for Alien Relative (Completed by Petitioner)
Form I-130A - Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary (Completed by Beneficiary)
2 Identical Photos of the Petitioner
2 Identical Photos of the Beneficiary
Petitioner Birth Certificate
Petitioner Passport
Marriage Certificate
Joint Lease Agreement
Joint Checking Account Statement
Joint Savings Account Statement
Joint Health Insurance Letter
Joint Renters Insurance Letter
Affidavit from Beneficiaries Mother
Affidavit from Beneficiaries Sister
Affidavit from Friend
Affidavit from Work Colleague (we Met at Work)
Relationship Photos (in a Page Protector)
Form I-864 - Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA (Completed by Petitioner)
Beneficiaries 2017 IRS Tax Transcript
Form I-485 Filing Fee Cheque for $1,140 (in a Page Protector)
Biometrics Filing Fee Cheque for $85 (in a page Protector)
Form I-485 - Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (Completed by Beneficiary)
2 Identical Photos of the Beneficiary (in a Page Protector)
Beneficiary Birth Certificate
Beneficiary Passport
Beneficiary Visa Page from Passport
Beneficiary I-94 Arrival and Departure Record
Marriage Certificate
Form I-693 - Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, in Sealed Envelope (Completed About Beneficiary)
Form I-765 - Application for Employment Authorization (Completed by Beneficiary)
2 Identical Photos of the Beneficiary (in a Page Protector)
Beneficiary Passport
Form I-131 - Application for Travel Document (Completed by Beneficiary)
2 Identical Photos of the Beneficiary (in a Page Protector)
Beneficiary Birth Certificate
Beneficiary Passport
Beneficiary Visa Page from Passport
Beneficiary I-94 Arrival and Departure Record
Well...I think that cover it all!
Please let me know if you have any thoughts, or whether I need to add or omit anything!
These will be filed in a top hinged folder with dividers (at the bottom) indicating each piece of the puzzle.
Contents Page
Covering Letter
Form G-1145 - e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance (Completed by Petitioner)
Form I-130 Filing Fee Cheque for $535 (in a Page Protector)
Form I-130 - Petition for Alien Relative (Completed by Petitioner)
Form I-130A - Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary (Completed by Beneficiary)
2 Identical Photos of the Petitioner
2 Identical Photos of the Beneficiary
Petitioner Birth Certificate
Petitioner Passport
Marriage Certificate
Joint Lease Agreement
Joint Checking Account Statement
Joint Savings Account Statement
Joint Health Insurance Letter
Joint Renters Insurance Letter
Affidavit from Beneficiaries Mother
Affidavit from Beneficiaries Sister
Affidavit from Friend
Affidavit from Work Colleague (we Met at Work)
Relationship Photos (in a Page Protector)
Form I-864 - Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA (Completed by Petitioner)
Beneficiaries 2017 IRS Tax Transcript
Form I-485 Filing Fee Cheque for $1,140 (in a Page Protector)
Biometrics Filing Fee Cheque for $85 (in a page Protector)
Form I-485 - Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (Completed by Beneficiary)
2 Identical Photos of the Beneficiary (in a Page Protector)
Beneficiary Birth Certificate
Beneficiary Passport
Beneficiary Visa Page from Passport
Beneficiary I-94 Arrival and Departure Record
Marriage Certificate
Form I-693 - Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, in Sealed Envelope (Completed About Beneficiary)
Form I-765 - Application for Employment Authorization (Completed by Beneficiary)
2 Identical Photos of the Beneficiary (in a Page Protector)
Beneficiary Passport
Form I-131 - Application for Travel Document (Completed by Beneficiary)
2 Identical Photos of the Beneficiary (in a Page Protector)
Beneficiary Birth Certificate
Beneficiary Passport
Beneficiary Visa Page from Passport
Beneficiary I-94 Arrival and Departure Record
Well...I think that cover it all!
Please let me know if you have any thoughts, or whether I need to add or omit anything!
Oct 18th 2018, 12:00 am
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Timeline Update
12 July 2017 L1a visa application submitted (using expedited processing)
18 Jul 2017 - L1a visa initially approved
31 Jul 2017 - L1a visa interview in London
9 Aug 2017 - L1a visa issued
12 Aug 2017 - First entered USA on visa
10 Aug 2018 - Employment terminated (while still in US) so started 60 days grace clock
16 Aug 2018 - Got married!
21 Aug 2018 - Started filling in the paperwork properly
8 Oct 2018 - Posted completed file via FedEx next day delivery
17 Oct 2018 - Received texts to say that they had received each form
18 Oct 2018 - Checks cleared my account
12 July 2017 L1a visa application submitted (using expedited processing)
18 Jul 2017 - L1a visa initially approved
31 Jul 2017 - L1a visa interview in London
9 Aug 2017 - L1a visa issued
12 Aug 2017 - First entered USA on visa
10 Aug 2018 - Employment terminated (while still in US) so started 60 days grace clock
16 Aug 2018 - Got married!
21 Aug 2018 - Started filling in the paperwork properly
8 Oct 2018 - Posted completed file via FedEx next day delivery
17 Oct 2018 - Received texts to say that they had received each form
18 Oct 2018 - Checks cleared my account
Oct 24th 2018, 11:09 pm
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Timeline Update
12 July 2017 L1a visa application submitted (using expedited processing)
18 Jul 2017 - L1a visa initially approved
31 Jul 2017 - L1a visa interview in London
9 Aug 2017 - L1a visa issued
12 Aug 2017 - First entered USA on visa
10 Aug 2018 - Employment terminated (while still in US) so started 60 days grace clock
16 Aug 2018 - Got married!
21 Aug 2018 - Started filling in the paperwork properly
8 Oct 2018 - Posted completed file via FedEx next day delivery
17 Oct 2018 - Received texts to say that they had received each form
18 Oct 2018 - Checks cleared my account
22 Oct 2018 - Received the I-797C notifications (telling me the files have been received) for I-130, I-485, I-131 & I-765
12 July 2017 L1a visa application submitted (using expedited processing)
18 Jul 2017 - L1a visa initially approved
31 Jul 2017 - L1a visa interview in London
9 Aug 2017 - L1a visa issued
12 Aug 2017 - First entered USA on visa
10 Aug 2018 - Employment terminated (while still in US) so started 60 days grace clock
16 Aug 2018 - Got married!
21 Aug 2018 - Started filling in the paperwork properly
8 Oct 2018 - Posted completed file via FedEx next day delivery
17 Oct 2018 - Received texts to say that they had received each form
18 Oct 2018 - Checks cleared my account
22 Oct 2018 - Received the I-797C notifications (telling me the files have been received) for I-130, I-485, I-131 & I-765
Nov 1st 2018, 7:46 pm
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Timeline Update
12 July 2017 L1a visa application submitted (using expedited processing)
18 Jul 2017 - L1a visa initially approved
31 Jul 2017 - L1a visa interview in London
9 Aug 2017 - L1a visa issued
12 Aug 2017 - First entered USA on visa
10 Aug 2018 - Employment terminated (while still in US) so started 60 days grace clock
16 Aug 2018 - Got married!
21 Aug 2018 - Started filling in the paperwork properly
8 Oct 2018 - Posted completed file via FedEx next day delivery
17 Oct 2018 - Received texts to say that they had received each form
18 Oct 2018 - Checks cleared my account
22 Oct 2018 - Received the I-797C notifications (telling me the files have been received) for I-130, I-485, I-131 & I-765
1 Nov 2018 - Received the I-797C giving me a date of 15 Nov 2018 for my biometrics appointment
Glad to see some (albeit small) step forward!
12 July 2017 L1a visa application submitted (using expedited processing)
18 Jul 2017 - L1a visa initially approved
31 Jul 2017 - L1a visa interview in London
9 Aug 2017 - L1a visa issued
12 Aug 2017 - First entered USA on visa
10 Aug 2018 - Employment terminated (while still in US) so started 60 days grace clock
16 Aug 2018 - Got married!
21 Aug 2018 - Started filling in the paperwork properly
8 Oct 2018 - Posted completed file via FedEx next day delivery
17 Oct 2018 - Received texts to say that they had received each form
18 Oct 2018 - Checks cleared my account
22 Oct 2018 - Received the I-797C notifications (telling me the files have been received) for I-130, I-485, I-131 & I-765
1 Nov 2018 - Received the I-797C giving me a date of 15 Nov 2018 for my biometrics appointment
Glad to see some (albeit small) step forward!
Nov 3rd 2018, 2:34 am
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Thanks for keeping up to date on reporting these as it helps others.
For reference I'm also pending AOS from L1 via marriage.
I filed in December '17. AOS arrived July '18, still waiting for the interview.
For reference I'm also pending AOS from L1 via marriage.
I filed in December '17. AOS arrived July '18, still waiting for the interview.
Nov 3rd 2018, 5:25 am
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Thanks for the reply mate.
Did you also apply for the EAD and travel authorisation? If so, how long did they take?
Cheers.
Did you also apply for the EAD and travel authorisation? If so, how long did they take?
Cheers.
Nov 28th 2018, 3:25 am
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Timeline Update
12 July 2017 L1a visa application submitted (using expedited processing)
18 Jul 2017 - L1a visa initially approved
31 Jul 2017 - L1a visa interview in London
9 Aug 2017 - L1a visa issued
12 Aug 2017 - First entered USA on visa
10 Aug 2018 - Employment terminated (while still in US) so started 60 days grace clock
16 Aug 2018 - Got married!
21 Aug 2018 - Started filling in the paperwork properly
8 Oct 2018 - Posted completed file via FedEx next day delivery
17 Oct 2018 - Received texts to say that they had received each form
18 Oct 2018 - Checks cleared my account
22 Oct 2018 - Received the I-797C notifications (telling me the files have been received) for I-130, I-485, I-131 & I-765
1 Nov 2018 - Received the I-797C giving me a date of 15 Nov 2018 for my biometrics appointment
3 Nov 2018 - Late at night I received a text stating that one of the cases had been updated. Online account told me that a "Request for Initial Evidence was Mailed".
8 Nov 2018 - RFIE received (seperate post on that here RFIE - LPR Application)
15 Nov 2018 - Attended the biometrics appointment at 8am and was out by 8:30am.
12 July 2017 L1a visa application submitted (using expedited processing)
18 Jul 2017 - L1a visa initially approved
31 Jul 2017 - L1a visa interview in London
9 Aug 2017 - L1a visa issued
12 Aug 2017 - First entered USA on visa
10 Aug 2018 - Employment terminated (while still in US) so started 60 days grace clock
16 Aug 2018 - Got married!
21 Aug 2018 - Started filling in the paperwork properly
8 Oct 2018 - Posted completed file via FedEx next day delivery
17 Oct 2018 - Received texts to say that they had received each form
18 Oct 2018 - Checks cleared my account
22 Oct 2018 - Received the I-797C notifications (telling me the files have been received) for I-130, I-485, I-131 & I-765
1 Nov 2018 - Received the I-797C giving me a date of 15 Nov 2018 for my biometrics appointment
3 Nov 2018 - Late at night I received a text stating that one of the cases had been updated. Online account told me that a "Request for Initial Evidence was Mailed".
8 Nov 2018 - RFIE received (seperate post on that here RFIE - LPR Application)
15 Nov 2018 - Attended the biometrics appointment at 8am and was out by 8:30am.
Dec 12th 2018, 3:53 am
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Timeline Update
12 July 2017 L1a visa application submitted (using expedited processing)
18 Jul 2017 - L1a visa initially approved
31 Jul 2017 - L1a visa interview in London
9 Aug 2017 - L1a visa issued
12 Aug 2017 - First entered USA on visa
10 Aug 2018 - Employment terminated (while still in US) so started 60 days grace clock
16 Aug 2018 - Got married!
21 Aug 2018 - Started filling in the paperwork properly
8 Oct 2018 - Posted completed file via FedEx next day delivery
17 Oct 2018 - Received texts to say that they had received each form
18 Oct 2018 - Checks cleared my account
22 Oct 2018 - Received the I-797C notifications (telling me the files have been received) for I-130, I-485, I-131 & I-765
1 Nov 2018 - Received the I-797C giving me a date of 15 Nov 2018 for my biometrics appointment
3 Nov 2018 - Late at night I received a text stating that one of the cases had been updated. Online account told me that a "Request for Initial Evidence was Mailed".
8 Nov 2018 - RFIE received (seperate post on that here RFIE - LPR Application)
15 Nov 2018 - Attended the biometrics appointment at 8am and was out by 8:30am
29 Nov 2018 - RFIE requested info posted via FedEx Next Day delivery
11 Dec 2018 - Received text to say I-485 case had been updated. Online it shows that an interview has been scheduled! All other cases still showing the initial "forms received" notification.
12 July 2017 L1a visa application submitted (using expedited processing)
18 Jul 2017 - L1a visa initially approved
31 Jul 2017 - L1a visa interview in London
9 Aug 2017 - L1a visa issued
12 Aug 2017 - First entered USA on visa
10 Aug 2018 - Employment terminated (while still in US) so started 60 days grace clock
16 Aug 2018 - Got married!
21 Aug 2018 - Started filling in the paperwork properly
8 Oct 2018 - Posted completed file via FedEx next day delivery
17 Oct 2018 - Received texts to say that they had received each form
18 Oct 2018 - Checks cleared my account
22 Oct 2018 - Received the I-797C notifications (telling me the files have been received) for I-130, I-485, I-131 & I-765
1 Nov 2018 - Received the I-797C giving me a date of 15 Nov 2018 for my biometrics appointment
3 Nov 2018 - Late at night I received a text stating that one of the cases had been updated. Online account told me that a "Request for Initial Evidence was Mailed".
8 Nov 2018 - RFIE received (seperate post on that here RFIE - LPR Application)
15 Nov 2018 - Attended the biometrics appointment at 8am and was out by 8:30am
29 Nov 2018 - RFIE requested info posted via FedEx Next Day delivery
11 Dec 2018 - Received text to say I-485 case had been updated. Online it shows that an interview has been scheduled! All other cases still showing the initial "forms received" notification.
Dec 17th 2018, 5:27 pm
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Timeline Update
12 July 2017 L1a visa application submitted (using expedited processing)
18 Jul 2017 - L1a visa initially approved
31 Jul 2017 - L1a visa interview in London
9 Aug 2017 - L1a visa issued
12 Aug 2017 - First entered USA on visa
10 Aug 2018 - Employment terminated (while still in US) so started 60 days grace clock
16 Aug 2018 - Got married!
21 Aug 2018 - Started filling in the paperwork properly
8 Oct 2018 - Posted completed file via FedEx next day delivery
17 Oct 2018 - Received texts to say that they had received each form
18 Oct 2018 - Checks cleared my account
22 Oct 2018 - Received the I-797C notifications (telling me the files have been received) for I-130, I-485, I-131 & I-765
1 Nov 2018 - Received the I-797C giving me a date of 15 Nov 2018 for my biometrics appointment
3 Nov 2018 - Late at night I received a text stating that one of the cases had been updated. Online account told me that a "Request for Initial Evidence was Mailed".
8 Nov 2018 - RFIE received (seperate post on that here RFIE - LPR Application)
15 Nov 2018 - Attended the biometrics appointment at 8am and was out by 8:30am
29Nov 2018 - RFIE requested info posted via FedEx Next Day delivery
11 Dec 2018 - Received text to say I-485 case had been updated. Online it shows that an interview has been scheduled! All other cases still showing the initial "forms received" notification
15 Dec 2018 - Received I-797C letter notifying me of Initial Interview on 25 Jan 2019!
12 July 2017 L1a visa application submitted (using expedited processing)
18 Jul 2017 - L1a visa initially approved
31 Jul 2017 - L1a visa interview in London
9 Aug 2017 - L1a visa issued
12 Aug 2017 - First entered USA on visa
10 Aug 2018 - Employment terminated (while still in US) so started 60 days grace clock
16 Aug 2018 - Got married!
21 Aug 2018 - Started filling in the paperwork properly
8 Oct 2018 - Posted completed file via FedEx next day delivery
17 Oct 2018 - Received texts to say that they had received each form
18 Oct 2018 - Checks cleared my account
22 Oct 2018 - Received the I-797C notifications (telling me the files have been received) for I-130, I-485, I-131 & I-765
1 Nov 2018 - Received the I-797C giving me a date of 15 Nov 2018 for my biometrics appointment
3 Nov 2018 - Late at night I received a text stating that one of the cases had been updated. Online account told me that a "Request for Initial Evidence was Mailed".
8 Nov 2018 - RFIE received (seperate post on that here RFIE - LPR Application)
15 Nov 2018 - Attended the biometrics appointment at 8am and was out by 8:30am
29Nov 2018 - RFIE requested info posted via FedEx Next Day delivery
11 Dec 2018 - Received text to say I-485 case had been updated. Online it shows that an interview has been scheduled! All other cases still showing the initial "forms received" notification
15 Dec 2018 - Received I-797C letter notifying me of Initial Interview on 25 Jan 2019!
Dec 20th 2018, 1:35 pm
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Very lucky timeline at <6 months through AOS, especially given you had an RFIE!
I also have my interview in Jan (10th) although my timeline is now 13 months.
Could you advise the service center you were routed to for reference to others?
I also have my interview in Jan (10th) although my timeline is now 13 months.
Could you advise the service center you were routed to for reference to others?
Dec 20th 2018, 1:45 pm
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Also very happy given that I’m not working just now!
My interview is in Memphis but I have no further info than that on where the application went. The only updates were;
Application received
Biometrics appointment letter sent
RFE letter sent
Interview letter sent
All other applications (EAD, AP, etc) have only ever had one update to say the application was received.
Congrats on the interview...it must be a relief.
Dec 21st 2018, 12:22 pm
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Yes, I feel very lucky!
Also very happy given that I’m not working just now!
My interview is in Memphis but I have no further info than that on where the application went. The only updates were;
Application received
Biometrics appointment letter sent
RFE letter sent
Interview letter sent
All other applications (EAD, AP, etc) have only ever had one update to say the application was received.
Congrats on the interview...it must be a relief.
I've been following you since you applied like a week after me. So I'm both jealous, and a bit hopeful since you're case shows that i might NOT take 18 months.
Also thank you for keeping us updated, it helps to know you're not the only one in this situation. Especially about which notifications you've received, it calms my nerves to know that it is normal that USCIS case status is not updated after you're biometrics appointment, for example.
Jan 25th 2019, 5:45 pm
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Timeline Update
12 July 2017 L1a visa application submitted (using expedited processing)
18 Jul 2017 - L1a visa initially approved
31 Jul 2017 - L1a visa interview in London
9 Aug 2017 - L1a visa issued
12 Aug 2017 - First entered USA on visa
10 Aug 2018 - Employment terminated (while still in US) so started 60 days grace clock
16 Aug 2018 - Got married!
21 Aug 2018 - Started filling in the paperwork properly
8 Oct 2018 - Posted completed file via FedEx next day delivery
17 Oct 2018 - Received texts to say that they had received each form
18 Oct 2018 - Checks cleared my account
22 Oct 2018 - Received the I-797C notifications (telling me the files have been received) for I-130, I-485, I-131 & I-765
1 Nov 2018 - Received the I-797C giving me a date of 15 Nov 2018 for my biometrics appointment
3 Nov 2018 - Late at night I received a text stating that one of the cases had been updated. Online account told me that a "Request for Initial Evidence was Mailed".
8 Nov 2018 - RFIE received (seperate post on that here RFIE - LPR Application)
15 Nov 2018 - Attended the biometrics appointment at 8am and was out by 8:30am
29Nov 2018 - RFIE requested info posted via FedEx Next Day delivery
11 Dec 2018 - Received text to say I-485 case had been updated. Online it shows that an interview has been scheduled! All other cases still showing the initial "forms received" notification
15 Dec 2018 - Received I-797C letter notifying me of Initial Interview on 25 Jan 2019!
25 Jan 2018 - My wife and I attended the interview and were recommended for approval! (review of the interview is here I-485 AOS Interview)
25 Jan 2018 - I received a text and an email saying that my case had been updated, and my green card had been ordered!
12 July 2017 L1a visa application submitted (using expedited processing)
18 Jul 2017 - L1a visa initially approved
31 Jul 2017 - L1a visa interview in London
9 Aug 2017 - L1a visa issued
12 Aug 2017 - First entered USA on visa
10 Aug 2018 - Employment terminated (while still in US) so started 60 days grace clock
16 Aug 2018 - Got married!
21 Aug 2018 - Started filling in the paperwork properly
8 Oct 2018 - Posted completed file via FedEx next day delivery
17 Oct 2018 - Received texts to say that they had received each form
18 Oct 2018 - Checks cleared my account
22 Oct 2018 - Received the I-797C notifications (telling me the files have been received) for I-130, I-485, I-131 & I-765
1 Nov 2018 - Received the I-797C giving me a date of 15 Nov 2018 for my biometrics appointment
3 Nov 2018 - Late at night I received a text stating that one of the cases had been updated. Online account told me that a "Request for Initial Evidence was Mailed".
8 Nov 2018 - RFIE received (seperate post on that here RFIE - LPR Application)
15 Nov 2018 - Attended the biometrics appointment at 8am and was out by 8:30am
29Nov 2018 - RFIE requested info posted via FedEx Next Day delivery
11 Dec 2018 - Received text to say I-485 case had been updated. Online it shows that an interview has been scheduled! All other cases still showing the initial "forms received" notification
15 Dec 2018 - Received I-797C letter notifying me of Initial Interview on 25 Jan 2019!
25 Jan 2018 - My wife and I attended the interview and were recommended for approval!
(review of the interview is here I-485 AOS Interview)25 Jan 2018 - I received a text and an email saying that my case had been updated, and my green card had been ordered!
