Purple Turtle's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Dorkie
Beneficiary's Name: Dweebie
VJ Member: Purple Turtle
Country: Philippines
Last Updated: 2013-08-02
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Immigration Checklist for Dorkie & Dweebie:
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USCIS DCF I-130 Petition:
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Dept of State IR-1/CR-1 Visa:
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USCIS I-751 Petition:
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USCIS N-400 Petition:
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IR-1/CR-1 Visa
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| Event |
Date |
| Service Center : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Transferred? |
No |
| Consulate : |
Manila, Philippines |
| Marriage (if applicable): |
2010-08-09 |
| I-130 Sent : |
2011-02-22 |
| I-130 NOA1 : |
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| I-130 RFE : |
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| I-130 RFE Sent : |
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| I-130 Approved : |
2011-03-28 |
| NVC Received : |
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| Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : |
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| Pay AOS Bill : |
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| Receive I-864 Package : |
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| Send AOS Package : |
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| Submit DS-261 : |
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| Receive IV Bill : |
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| Pay IV Bill : |
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| Send IV Package : |
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| Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : |
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| Case Completed at NVC : |
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| NVC Left : |
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| Consulate Received : |
2011-02-22 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2011-03-21 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2011-04-26 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2011-04-12 |
| Interview Date : |
2011-05-13 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
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| US Entry : |
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| Comments : |
Scheduling of my interview's delayed since I'm still waiting for my new passport. Old passport was mutilated by our dachshund whose neck can reach extremely high places. WOE is me. EDA of Passport - 04-28-11 |
Processing
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Lifting Conditions
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| Event |
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| CIS Office : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2013-03-30 |
| NOA Date : |
2013-04-02 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2013-04-29 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2013-07-29 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Green Card Received : |
2013-08-02 |
| Comments : |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Manila, Philippines
Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
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| Event |
Description |
| Review Date : |
May 13, 2011 |
| Embassy Review : |
My husband and I headed off to the Embassy from the Hotel looking like zombies in need of hibernation.
As many other reviewers have mentioned, the groups were divided into their specific category, 6 AM we march in. Immigrant visa applicants will have to line up at the ticket booth for their numbers. Got ours, instructed to drop off the interview schedule at Window 39 (not window 38, as opposed to what others were told by the booth lady) and waited for the Biometrics at Window 40.
After that, we took our seat and waited for the next step: Pre-screening. I'm very happy that the pre-screener was accommodating and friendly. I made 3 AOS to be safe and he said it's better to have 2 extras than all 3 forms wrong. He asked me basic questions like where and when my hubby and I met, how long he has been here, what's his current work, etc. After that, he said it's best if I gave him the AOS from my in-laws even if my husband's assignment covered for the both of us. Then he was pretty encouraging when he said he's positive I'd be confirmed. Gave him the visa receipt and took our seat again.
So we waited for 20-25 minutes (felt like forever) and I was freaking out already since there's a CO who's a bit of a terror. I thank God because I was assigned to be interviewed by a very kind CO. He mostly asked my husband and only asked me twice...However, after he was done with his line of questions, I started freaking out, with a very calm exterior, when he said "I don't know how you'll interpret what I'm going to say to you..." and the rest was blank. Turns out he just wanted my husband to write a letter then and there saying he's going back to the US before this month ends and that he has always considered US as his permanent Domicile. After that, he said he approved my petition! We waited for our name to be called for the visa delivery form. After that, went outside very hungry and ate a Sabrett. :P
The whole process lasted for about 4 hours.  |
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Very Good |
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Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!
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(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
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