Caramel Swirl's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Caramel
Beneficiary's Name: Swirl
VJ Member: Caramel Swirl
Country: Jamaica
Last Updated: 2017-11-27
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Immigration Checklist for Caramel & Swirl:
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Dept of State Other Visa:
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USCIS I-485 Petition:
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USCIS I-765 Petition:
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USCIS I-131 Petition:
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USCIS I-751 Petition:
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USCIS N-400 Petition:
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Other Visa
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Date |
| NVC Received : |
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| NVC Left : |
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| 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 : |
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| Interview Result : |
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Visa Received : |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Manchester NH |
| Date Filed : |
2013-04-04 |
| NOA Date : |
2013-04-15 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2013-04-23 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2013-06-20 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2013-06-20 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Greencard Received: |
2013-07-01 |
| Comments : |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago IL |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2013-04-04 |
| NOA Date : |
2013-04-09 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2013-04-23 |
| Approved Date : |
2013-06-10 |
| Date Card Received : |
2013-06-17 |
| Comments : |
Original date for biometrics was 5/8/13 - did a successful walk-in 4/23/13 |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 67 days. |
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Advance Parole
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago IL |
| Filing Method : |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2013-04-04 |
| NOA Date : |
2013-04-09 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2013-06-17 |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 67 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2015-03-30 |
| NOA Date : |
2015-04-01 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2015-04-28 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2016-01-26 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Green Card Received : |
2016-01-30 |
| Comments : |
Looooong wait!! |
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Citizenship
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Date |
| Service Center : |
Lewisville TX Lockbox |
| CIS Office : |
Manchester NH |
| Date Filed : |
2016-03-22 |
| NOA Date : |
2016-03-30 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2016-04-13 |
| Interview Date : |
2016-07-15 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
2016-07-27 |
| Comments : |
Very heartwarming experience |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Jamaica
Review Topic: General Review
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Description |
| Review Date : |
March 16, 2022 |
| Embassy Review : |
My son had his interview today (3/15). Started the process 2014 - NVC approved and ready for interview since 2020. If it weren't for Covid we would have had our interview already. No worries, all things work for a reason.
His appointment was at 9:30 am. No hassle to get inside the building. Once inside the wait was a bit long.
He was armed with updated tax paper and all the relevant paperwork. He was only asked 3 questions:
Is your mom a citizen? (of course they knew the answer already) - he answered.
What does your mom do for work? (of course they knew the answer - I have a good position with federal) - he answered
Based on my work location, the interviewer said she loved that place but it was very expensive, which triggered the last question:
Have you ever been there? - he answered yes. That was it. She cancelled his visitor visa and told him he would receive a call to pick up his passport in 2-3 weeks. She told him a 6 months visa would be issued but he should leave ASAP.
As a side note to my fellow Jamaicans, based on my son's observation: (out of maybe 15 interviewees at that sitting, my son and another guy got approved - WHY?)
1. Please please be prepared for your interviews, this could be a great opportunity for you to advance in life. At least you will have choices.
2. Don't be prissy before you even get your visa approved - respect interviewers and people around you
3. DO YOUR HOMEWORK - read, read and read more
4. Research on what the steps are before your interview (1 person didn't even do their medical)
5. Check your documents, make sure you have every single paper ready - you never know what they are going to ask for.
6. Tell the truth - they already know the answers
7. Relax and enjoy the day at the Embassy - it's just a change in life not the end of your life.
Good luck everyone!!!! |
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Very Good |
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Local US CIS Office Review: Manchester NH
Review Topic: cis_topic
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Description |
| Review Date : |
July 2, 2013 |
| Embassy Review : |
The Manchester office staff, from check in security to IO were professional and somewhat friendly, not a pally pally friendly, but a comforting one, one that makes you feel at ease.
We had 2 visits, biometrics and AOS.
Biometrics - went before our appointment date but the staff still processed us for fingerprinting, although she gave us a talking on that they may have to stop walk-ins, because they only schedule staff according to the number of appointments on a particular day. Make sure to walk with your marriage cert. and ID.
AOS - We got there 15 minutes before 1:45pm appointment, did the security check and then were sent on the 2nd floor, where we placed our appointment letter in a tray and waited for our names to be called. We were called after 10 minutes. IO was pleasant. We remained standing while taking the oath. Interview took around 10 minutes-we were thinking she already went over the files thoroughly, already made a decision and the interview was a formality.
Environment - Quiet and clean, spacy waiting area. Wait time was good. On the 2 visits we were like the only persons there for biometrics and for AOS another family of 4 was there.
Location - Easy to find with lots of free parking
Processing time - Actually quite good overall April 4-July 1. The Manchester office part (May 20-July 1) |
| Harassment Level : |
Very Good |
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Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!
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