Pringles's US Immigration Timeline

Petitioner's Name: Richard Beneficiary's Name: Patricia VJ Member: Pringles Country: Philippines Last Updated: 2014-06-27 Add Comment to Timeline Register or log in to follow this timeline

Immigration Checklist for Richard & Patricia:

USCIS I-130 Petition:       Dept of State F-2A Visa:     USCIS I-751 Petition:   USCIS N-400 Petition:

F-2A Visa Event Date Service Center : California Service Center Transferred? No Consulate : Manila, Philippines Marriage (if applicable): 2009-12-28 I-130 Sent : 2010-12-29 I-130 NOA1 : 2011-01-03 I-130 RFE : I-130 RFE Sent : I-130 Approved : 2011-09-08 NVC Received : 2012-01-09 Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : 2012-01-20 Pay AOS Bill : 2012-01-27 Receive I-864 Package : Send AOS Package : 2012-02-16 Submit DS-261 : 2012-01-27 Receive IV Bill : 2012-02-14 Pay IV Bill : 2012-02-15 Send IV Package : Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : 2012-02-16 Case Completed at NVC : 2012-05-21 NVC Left : Consulate Received : Packet 3 Received : Packet 3 Sent : Packet 4 Received : 2013-04-01 Interview Date : 2013-05-17 Interview Result : Approved Second Interview (If Required): Second Interview Result: Visa Received : 2013-05-24 US Entry : 2013-06-14 Comments : Processing Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 248 days from your NOA1 date. Your interview took 865 days from your I-130 NOA1 date.

Member Reviews:

Consulate Review: Manila, Philippines Review Topic: F-2A Visa Event Description Review Date : July 2, 2013 Embassy Review : My interview was initially set on 13 May 2013, they had to change it as it was Election day. Had my interview rescheduled on 17 May 2013 at 615. I was at the embassy before 5AM. Long line already, was able to enter by 630. I got a queue number but calling of number is not in order, i think they prioritize applicants with family/children, seniors and with disabilities before calling single applicants. Wait time between each step was long had to wait 90 minutes before i was called for biometrics, then about 45 minutes for initial screening, interview was only about 5 minutes where he asked for my original NBI and Marriage certificate, had to ask the name of my petitioner twice, i think he does not have any questions prepared, just asked if i visited USA before. Had to wait another 30 mins before my interview with the consular officer, basic questions were asked ie how long i have been married, name of my petitioner, my name, etc, i think IV was over in 5-10 minutes, was instructed to wait for my number to be called again for final instructions. another 45 min wait before my number was called and given instruction to submit for to 2Go counter for delivery. I arrived 5am, allowed to enter by 6:30am, given a number by 7am, initially called by 830am and finished by 11:30. Comment: over-all it was easy and officers were polite but wait time was too long. However some of the interviewees complained of being interviewed by rude/ill-tempered consular staff, i heard some asked for further evidence like photos, etc, however I have not been asked for further docs. Rating : Good

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