Mila's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Thomas
Beneficiary's Name: Mila
VJ Member: Mila
Country: Brazil
Last Updated: 2009-11-04
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Immigration Checklist for Thomas & Mila:
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USCIS DCF 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 : |
São Paulo, Brazil |
| Marriage (if applicable): |
2007-07-04 |
| I-130 Sent : |
2007-07-16 |
| I-130 NOA1 : |
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| I-130 RFE : |
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| I-130 RFE Sent : |
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| I-130 Approved : |
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| 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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| 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 : |
2007-10-19 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2007-08-14 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2007-10-16 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2007-11-12 |
| Interview Date : |
2007-11-21 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2007-11-26 |
| US Entry : |
2007-12-31 |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Port of Entry : |
Chicago |
| POE Date : |
2007-12-31 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
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| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
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Lifting Conditions
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
California Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2009-10-05 |
| NOA Date : |
2009-10-14 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2009-11-10 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approved : |
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| Got I551 Stamp : |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
November 23, 2007 |
| Embassy Review : |
To begin with, like most of us, I was freaking out for no reason! 
I went to Rio on Monday afternoon... after 13 hours of bus drive - plane was WAY too expensive this time - I got to Rio. My dad went with me. I'm from Paraná, btw! Anyway, we got there and took a cab to the hotel - cabs in Rio are much cheaper than in São Paulo, just so you know! We paid 24,00 reais for this ride and went to Hotel OK (www.hotelok.com.br) I tried first to get a reservation at Hotel Ambassador, which is right across the street, and was half the price (80,00 reais) of the other one. They told me they couldn't make a reservation for me, I think they were either full or under remodeling, don't know. But I actually didn't regret changing to Hotel OK after all... the room is pretty fair and have a nice view of Urca's Mountain.
Anyway, we got there one day early, since the bus get to Rio around 9 am, and the interview is earlier in the morning. We went for a walk and saw that the Consulate is really really close to the Hotel, and there's a bunch of magazine stores and cafe places around. There were actually other hotels in the area also, but I didn't take the time to look closely. And besides, if the very simple hotel I was staying had a rip off price (imo) I thought the other ones were a bit more...
So, the next day came and dad and I woke up at 6 am, got ready and went for breakfast. Again, kinda forced me to eat, I was so nervous I couldn't, but knew I could spend a lot of time at the Consulate. We left and got there at 7 am. There was a line outside for the non-immigrant section and another line for the immigrant one. There was an old lady and her friend at the top of the line and a couple sitted right after them. We were the 3rd in line. The officers outside were very nice and I talked with the couple for some time, it helped to calm down, believe me! After a while, around 7:40, there came a guy to check our names on a list and after checking the whole line they started to let us in. Got to the x-ray and went fine - I didn't take any electronics, as you recommended here before! So I went to the second floor and a guy came to me and gave me a number, a list with the order of the docs - again, previously checked! - and a sheet to fill with my contact info.
After a while my number was called and I gave the lady all my docs. Then she also gave me a paper to go downstairs and pay. When I went to pay, their credit card machine wasn't working, so I had to leave the Consulate and go across the street to the ATM to get some cash, which was fine and also very quick! As soon as I got back in, I paid the fee and went back upstairs, where I gave my receipt back to the lady. After a little while (and 4 other interviews) it was my turn.
The Consul was a very nice lady that received me with a good morning and very large smile!  As soon as I sit she asked me to place my fingers on the machine and also to lift my right hand and swear everything. That done, I signed two forms and she started some questions. She asked me how we met, which gave me the chance to tell her a lot about us. She also asked what's his school background and how many people attended to my wedding - again, it gave me the chance to show her some pics. After that, she only asked me where is his town in California, what does he work with and what do I intend to work with when I get there. After answered, she said "enjoy California" and send me to the other booth to get instructions about the delivery of my passport!!
Easy peezy 
I left the Consulate (around 10:50 am) with a huge smile and my dad already knew it! This morning I got an email saying that my visa was issued and it's already on the courier service to be delivered to me! Yay! |
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Very Good |
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Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!
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(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
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is past due.
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