Howie2011's US Immigration Timeline

Petitioner's Name: Mark Beneficiary's Name: Ruth VJ Member: Howie2011 Country: Philippines Last Updated: 2013-11-17 Add Comment to Timeline Register or log in to follow this timeline

Immigration Checklist for Mark & Ruth:

USCIS I-130 Petition:       Dept of State IR-1/CR-1 Visa:     USCIS I-751 Petition:   USCIS N-400 Petition:

IR-1/CR-1 Visa Event Date Service Center : California Service Center Transferred? No Consulate : Manila, Philippines Marriage (if applicable): 2012-12-21 I-130 Sent : 2012-03-07 I-130 NOA1 : 2012-03-08 I-130 RFE : I-130 RFE Sent : I-130 Approved : 2012-06-25 NVC Received : 2012-07-09 Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : 2012-08-03 Pay AOS Bill : 2012-08-03 Receive I-864 Package : 2012-08-03 Send AOS Package : 2012-09-25 Submit DS-261 : 2012-09-25 Receive IV Bill : Pay IV Bill : Send IV Package : Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : Case Completed at NVC : 2012-10-08 NVC Left : Consulate Received : Packet 3 Received : Packet 3 Sent : Packet 4 Received : 2012-10-18 Interview Date : 2012-11-08 Interview Result : Administrative Review Second Interview (If Required): NA Second Interview Result: Approved Visa Received : 2012-12-9 US Entry : 2012-12-23 Comments : Processing Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 109 days from your NOA1 date. Your interview took 245 days from your I-130 NOA1 date.

Port of Entry Review Event Date Port of Entry : Atlanta POE Date : 2012-12-23 Got EAD Stamp : Biometrics Taken : Harassment Level : Comments :

Member Reviews:

Consulate Review: Manila, Philippines Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Event Description Review Date : November 18, 2013 Embassy Review : The interview process was smooth and the interviewers were very cordial and respectful. They asked only the standard questions and there were no surprises except... One problem... Our documents did not include a I-864A. We had never heard of the document before and neither had our attorney. Yes, I should haven't hired him. Once this document is received there is no need for a second interview. Rating : Not Rated

POE Review: Atlanta Event Description Entry Date : 2012-12-23 Embassy Review : It was an absolute wonderful experience! The new international terminal in Atlanta is beautiful and the staff was efficient and very professional. We were called out of the standard line from those returning to the US from travel and told to wait in line with other immigrants. After about 15 min. We were called to a window where our documents were reviewed and a the lady said " Welcome to the United Stated" Easy as pie. We were then directed to the baggage claim area where were were treated like dignitaries. A nice gentleman picked up our bags for us and directed us to the family greeting area. The man was so nice that he took our photo with the family and friends waiting there and then proceeded to take out bags to the car for us. I was very proud that my wife's first experience here was such a positive one. I will never forget those words "Welcome to the United States" Harassment Level : Low

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