M Sea's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: J
Beneficiary's Name: M
VJ Member: M Sea
Country: Japan
Last Updated: 2018-06-02
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Immigration Checklist for J & M:
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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 : |
National Benefits Center |
| Transferred? |
California Service Center on 2014-05-20 |
| Consulate : |
Tokyo, Japan |
| Marriage (if applicable): |
2013-06-16 |
| I-130 Sent : |
2013-08-28 |
| I-130 NOA1 : |
2013-09-04 |
| I-130 RFE : |
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| I-130 RFE Sent : |
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| I-130 Approved : |
2014-03-05 |
| NVC Received : |
2014-04-15 |
| Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : |
2014-04-21 |
| Pay AOS Bill : |
2014-04-24 |
| 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 : |
2014-04-21 |
| Pay IV Bill : |
2014-04-24 |
| Send IV Package : |
2014-04-26 |
| Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : |
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| Case Completed at NVC : |
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| NVC Left : |
2014-05-16 |
| Consulate Received : |
2014-05-20 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
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| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
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| Interview Date : |
2014-06-30 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2014-07-01 |
| US Entry : |
2014-07-29 |
| Comments : |
There were several documents we needed to submit, but from start to finish was 30 min.
The final interview itself, which is necessary to receive the visa, was only 7-8 minutes long!
After the interview, the interviewer who was really friendly told us verbally that "I don't see any problem about 2 of you. Congratulations."
Quite a bit shorter than the 45-60 min we expected.
The interview was not in a separate and isolated "interrogation room" as I expected, but was done at the bank teller-styled layout with all the other people around us.
FYI;
We were asked simple questions below;
How did we meet?
When did we get married?
How have we contacted each other during we live apart from each other.
My husband's occupation.
It was really pleasant and smooth.
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-130 was approved in 182 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 299 days from your I-130 NOA1 date. |
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Lifting Conditions
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2016-05-07 |
| NOA Date : |
2016-05-10 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2016-06-14 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2017-04-27 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
Yes |
| Green Card Received : |
2017-05-13 |
| Comments : |
received NOA on May 23rd.
received ASC appointment notice on Jun. 3rd.
Finally received approval letter on May 4th which approval date was Apr.27 2017... Just wondering why it took a little long time for delivery... 7 days to deliver? Anyway, thank to the Lord!!. I need to prepare for filing N-400 soon.. |
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Citizenship
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| Event |
Date |
| Service Center : |
Lewisville TX Lockbox |
| CIS Office : |
Washington DC |
| Date Filed : |
2017-07-10 |
| NOA Date : |
2017-07-19 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2017-08-04 |
| Interview Date : |
2018-03-12 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
2018-06-01 |
| Comments : |
I had my interview at 8:30am in the morning on 12 March, 2018 at Washington D.C field office (Fairfax VA).
Please let me share my experience with you guys briefly.
Here're the questions I was asked for the civic test;
1. What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
2. Who is the "Father of Our Country?
3. Who is the Governor of your state now? ( I memorized former Governor's name but I could found out the new one 2days before the interview... Phew...)
4. What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
5. Where is the Statue of Liberty?
6. Name two national U.S. holidays.
For the reading test and writing test, I am sorry that I seemed to be so nervous so I did not remember clearly. But I just remembered that both of the tests are the answers of the civic test questions and they were easy.
After the tests, I.O , she told me that I passed all the tests.
Then she reviewed my application and confirmed my answer if they are the same to my application.
After that, she handed over the paper of "Naturalization Interview Results" to me.
(It mentioned that "You passed the tests" and "Congratulations! Your application is recommended for approval")
She just told me to wait for the letter for the oath ceremony information which will be delivered to me within 60-90 days.
The I.O who interviewed me did not ask any difficult questions or ask for submit documents. She was friendly and kind.
The whole time for my interview took about 15-20 minutes, I suppose.
So far ( as of 6 April, 2018), my online status has just updated as "Oath ceremony will be scheduled". Hopefully I will be able to receive the information letter soon and find out the date of it! Shall keep you guys posted ;-) |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Tokyo, Japan
Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
July 5, 2014 |
| Embassy Review : |
My husband visit me to attend the interview and help out packing my stuff for my move.
There were several documents we needed to submit, but from start to finish was 30 min.
The final interview itself, which is necessary to receive the visa, was only 7-8 minutes long!
We were asked simple questions below;
How did we meet?
When did we get married?
How have we contacted each other during we live apart from each other.
My husband's occupation.
After the interview, the interviewer who was really friendly told us verbally that "I don't see any problem about 2 of you. Congratulations."
Quite a bit shorter than the 45-60 min we expected.
The interview was not in a separate and isolated "interrogation room" as I expected, but was done at the bank teller-styled layout with all the other people around us.
It was really pleasant and smooth overall.
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| Rating : |
Very Good |
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POE Review: Detroit
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Description |
| Entry Date : |
2014/07/29 |
| Embassy Review : |
I had to wait for a long line of several visa holders like 30mins though the process of immigration was quite easy and smooth and the immigration officers were friendly and no harrasement at all. I just realised that i was migrating to the sates when the custom officer told me that "Oh you immigrate today? Congratulations! Welcome to the states."
I had to take an another flight to get to the destination. My layover time @ Detroit was ard 3 hours that was enough to cacth my another flight. Then at the airport of the destination, my dearly husband picked me up and took me home. My new journey has just started.
May God bless you all!!! |
| Harassment Level : |
Low |
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Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!
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