GeorgiaPeach's US Immigration Timeline
Immigration Checklist for Meredith & Andrew:
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Dept of State IR-1/CR-1 Visa:
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USCIS I-751 Petition:
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IR-1/CR-1 Visa
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| Event |
Date |
| Service Center : |
Texas Service Center |
| Transferred? |
No |
| Consulate : |
London, United Kingdom |
| Marriage (if applicable): |
2011-08-19 |
| I-130 Sent : |
2012-10-26 |
| I-130 NOA1 : |
2012-10-31 |
| I-130 RFE : |
2012-11-29 |
| I-130 RFE Sent : |
2012-12-07 |
| I-130 Approved : |
2012-12-10 |
| 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 : |
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| Packet 3 Received : |
2013-01-11 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
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| Interview Date : |
2013-03-22 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
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| Visa Received : |
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| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-130 was approved in 40 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 142 days from your I-130 NOA1 date. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: London, United Kingdom
Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
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| Event |
Description |
| Review Date : |
March 24, 2013 |
| Embassy Review : |
Our interview went very smoothly. Turns out we collected far too much paperwork, but hey, too much is better than not enough.
The process leading up to the interview was very stressful, but I think that was due to unnecessary stress of the unknowns and fear of something going awry. We ended up getting an RFE for a copy of the marriage license and additional affidavits attesting to the marriage, but other than that, it was smooth sailing. The whole process took us 5 months and cost roughly $2,000. Some of this was unnecessary expenditures (me traveling with hubby to medical and interview, collection of unnecessary paperwork).
At the interview, we had to queue up outside the Embassy for about 20-30 minutes before going through security (which was slightly like a joke, as the officers were just playing/joking around the whole time). Once in, we waited for our number to be called - I was allowed to accompany my hubby the whole time, which was fortunate seeing that he didn't really organize anything himself for the appt. The first officer we saw collected all the paperwork and organized it in a file. It was at this point that I realized I collected way too much, as I was left with lots of additional paperwork that was not requested. We then paid for the appointment - $230.00. After this, we were asking to sit back down and wait to be called again for go over paperwork and be asked questions.
Once we were called for the second time, my hubby was asked a variety of questions (after taking an oath to tell the truth): When/Where did you meet?, When did we start dating?, Why did hubby have a J1 visa? Who is the joint-sponsor? Very easy questions. We were then given the opportunity to ask questions about our particular scenario. The officer who we spoke with was very nice, though very serious/slightly intimidating. That said, he answered our questions with patience and provided us with detailed answers - didn't make us feel rushed or like he was frustrated by our questions.
After this, we paid to have hubby's passport couriered to us and were given directions about not opening the packet inside, etc. We paid and were on our way.
Overall, an easy experience. Hindsight - my advice to others beginning the process is read the directions to all the forms literally, do not interpret them. Collect the required paperwork - don't overload yourself. And try not to stress (so much easier said than done!). |
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Very Good |
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Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!
*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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