Lins's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Ify
Beneficiary's Name: Onyii
VJ Member: Lins
Country: Nigeria
Last Updated: 2013-01-29
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Immigration Checklist for Ify & Onyii:
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USCIS 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 : |
California Service Center |
| Transferred? |
No |
| Consulate : |
Nigeria |
| Marriage (if applicable): |
2012-02-21 |
| I-130 Sent : |
2012-06-26 |
| I-130 NOA1 : |
2012-07-02 |
| I-130 RFE : |
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| I-130 RFE Sent : |
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| I-130 Approved : |
2012-10-10 |
| NVC Received : |
2012-10-18 |
| Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : |
2012-10-23 |
| Pay AOS Bill : |
2012-10-26 |
| Receive I-864 Package : |
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| Send AOS Package : |
2012-10-26 |
| Submit DS-261 : |
2012-10-23 |
| Receive IV Bill : |
2012-11-08 |
| Pay IV Bill : |
2012-11-09 |
| Send IV Package : |
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| Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : |
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| Case Completed at NVC : |
2012-12-12 |
| NVC Left : |
2012-12-14 |
| Consulate Received : |
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| Packet 3 Received : |
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| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
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| Interview Date : |
2013-01-15 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2013-01-22 |
| US Entry : |
2013-01-25 |
| Comments : |
I was asked few questions.A repetition of the interview questions.Although the custom officers were nice to me. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-130 was approved in 100 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 197 days from your I-130 NOA1 date. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Nigeria
Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
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| Event |
Description |
| Review Date : |
January 16, 2013 |
| Embassy Review : |
I'm so happy its over.Its been a long journey for my husband and I.Becos in october 2011 our K-1 visa was sent back ,becos we had few pictures .We got married in feb 2012 and filed in june.We got approved so quick and got a date immediately.Well,I went for my interview on the 15th of jan 2013(7.00am).I got to the embassy at 6:15 am,was asked to join the 6:30am line becos i was the only one standing there on the immigrant line for 7:00am.Was asked to open my medical result's envelop befor going in, and join the queue inside.Showed my appointment letter to the lady and then sat down for awhile.immediately I came accross a notice "LIQUIDS ARE NOT ALLOWED".I had to quicky empty my water bottle ,to avoid been sent back .Five of us were called and searched.The guards and I laughed at my "BIG BAG" and then they wished me luck.The five of us were escorted into another building,got searched again and finally got into the main building.Inside the main building I was searched again and got a number .Then I entered the interview waiting room.20mins later my name was called by a black male.We exchanged greetings he asked for my medical result,photocopy of marriage certificate ,the blue and white piece of paper given to me at the gate and also the number I got from the Guard.My husband submitted both photocopies and original documents police clearances and birth certificate.I went back to my standing point(no sits,its was crowded) after he was done with me.I stood there paying attention ,trying not to get distracted or feel uncomfortable.And also I tried as much as I can to avoid looking at my time.Later on,One young white male CO came out.Called a number,within 5mins he approved her.Everyone was happy.he approved two more visas .Another young white female came out ,and then finally a white middle age female CO came out.The male CO approved more people than the rest two.I was standing for almost an hour and half until sum lady offered to share her sit with me.I sat down looking and watching everyone.Until 11:45am ,the young female CO called my name.I stood up,took my time and walked upto her window.
CO:hello
ME:hi
CO:who filed for you?
ME:my husband
CO:what's his name?
ME:mr A
CO:how long has been living in the US?
ME:12yrs
CO:when last did you see him?
ME:24 feb 2012
CO:when did you get married?
ME:21 feb 2012
CO:are you both from same village
ME:no,but from same state.
CO:where did your traditional marriage take place?
ME:my father's compund,at the village.
CO:who introduced you to him.
ME:my mom.
CO:what kind of medicine does he prescribe to people?
ME:medicine abc.
CO:so he is specialised in abc course?
ME:yes.
CO:what year will he finish?
ME:date abc.
CO:when did he graduate from school?
ME:date abc.
CO:what do you both have in common?
ME:we luv to treat people right and hate discrimination
CO:was your K-1 visa interview done in london?
Me:no,here
CO:your husband filed for you?
ME:yes
CO:how come you did not get it?
ME:i came here with few picture,not upto 10.
CO:Tel me about the state your husband lives in
Me:medium size city,very cold and close to canada.
CO:how come you lived in india for so long?
ME:Becos I was living with my parents,my family lived there.
CO:seems you lived in london as well.
ME:yes.
CO:ok,who and who are these people in this picture.
ME:my sister inlaw,my wife mate,my husband's uncle and my husband first niece.
CO:do you have any phone logs or chat?
ME:yes
CO:ok,I can see your husband calls alot,please have them back.and all your original documents.take this letter and pick up your visa next week from this address.
ME:thank you.
CO.you are welcome
With 5mins i was done with the interview.wat a relief.Felt like it was a dream.My husband and I are sooooooo happy.And thanks to those who took out time to write their experience with the embassy on here.its nice.Becos I neva knew the lil detail about my husband's job will be asked.my advice on here is prepare,prepare and prepare.prepare yourself,get to know each and every details. go through all your documents.and have lots of patience becos the waiting time,is really annoying.ALL THE BEST!
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Individual results may vary as every case is not always 'average'. Past performance does not necessarily
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