Shanelle's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Mark
Beneficiary's Name: Shannon
VJ Member: Shanelle
Country: Canada
Last Updated: 2019-01-08
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Immigration Checklist for Mark & Shannon:
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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 : |
Nebraska Service Center |
| Transferred? |
No |
| Consulate : |
Montreal, Canada |
| Marriage (if applicable): |
2014-07-06 |
| I-130 Sent : |
2015-01-18 |
| I-130 NOA1 : |
2015-01-23 |
| I-130 RFE : |
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| I-130 RFE Sent : |
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| I-130 Approved : |
2015-05-19 |
| NVC Received : |
2015-06-02 |
| Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : |
2015-07-05 |
| Pay AOS Bill : |
2015-07-07 |
| Receive I-864 Package : |
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| Send AOS Package : |
2015-08-04 |
| Submit DS-261 : |
2015-07-13 |
| Receive IV Bill : |
2015-07-05 |
| Pay IV Bill : |
2015-07-07 |
| Send IV Package : |
2015-08-04 |
| Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : |
2015-09-22 |
| Case Completed at NVC : |
2015-08-27 |
| NVC Left : |
2015-09-24 |
| Consulate Received : |
2015-09-28 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2015-09-28 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2015-10-29 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2015-09-30 |
| Interview Date : |
2015-10-20  Submit Review |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2015-10-27 |
| US Entry : |
2016-01-27 |
| Comments : |
Well, it was a very interesting journey everyone. Approximately a 2 hr length of time from the time I got the the USA Consulate in Montreal until I was finished. All went well until the CO noticed one of my report cards in my file. He asked why it was in there and I explained to substantiate my surnames. I have had 4 surnames because my Mom was married twice and I was/am married twice. So, he asked, how many names, and, why and what were they and why my police certificate only showed one name (my current surname). I told him I did bring this to the attention of the Clerk who ran the criminal check and her response was this is the way they have always done it and there's been no problems. I wasn't comfortable with her explanation, however, I did notice that after my current name, she had put all name(s) have been run through the system , blah, blah blah. The CO got a bit snippy and said, well, who are you going to believe, them, or, us, we are the one who make the rules. He then told me that I was going to have to get finger printed through the RCMP. I was about panic stricken by then and asked if I could do it then (was about to hail a cab and go to the nearest RCMP office and beg them to run my finger prints and give me my report). About that time I started to sweat and not because I was having another hot flash, and, I started to pray. The CO asks me again if I have ever lived out of Canada and I replied no. He then told me to put my right hand on the scanner and then he asked if I had ever been charged with criminal activities, and, once again I replied no. All this time he's typing madly on the computer. He jumps up, with my police certificate in hand, goes to walk out of his little cubicle, then sits back down, scribbles on my file, and basically throws the welcome letter at me and tells me to watch my emails for when my visa can be picked up from the courier. No smile, no welcome, nothing. No matter, I was still elated.
My medical was a breeze, nice Dr but can't remember his name. He said that almost every medical he has done for immigration is for people who have meet through the internet. Haha.
So, word of advice to anyone who has had more than 2 surnames. When you get your police certificate, MAKE SURE THEY HAVE ALL NAMES LISTED AS BEING CHECKED, AND, POSSIBLY BE PRO-ACTIVE AND GET A FINGER PRINT DONE JUST TO BE ON THE SAFE SIDE.
I stayed @ the Travelodge only 3 blocks down from the Consulate. The ONLY THING good about it was the location.
So, I'm done now until it comes time to file the I-751. Sheesh, as if we haven't filed enough, right?! Oh well, c'est la vie. Soon I will be living full time with my husband. Baruch HaShem, bless the Name of GOD.
Wishing everyone all the best.
Warmest regards from Canada
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-130 was approved in 116 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 270 days from your I-130 NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Port of Entry : |
CDN-USA Border |
| POE Date : |
2016-01-27 Submit Review |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
Yes,Passport Stamp |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
Was a great experience in Edmonton. Officer was very polite. Did make a comment about my "big" file. I replied that I thought too much info was better than not enough and have to wait longer to be with my husband. Hip hip hooray. All went well. Bless the LORD |
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Lifting Conditions
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
California Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2017-10-30 |
| NOA Date : |
2017-10-31 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2018-05-24 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2019-01-07 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Green Card Received : |
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| Comments : |
Wow, one year overdue, but, finally have conditions removed and am now have a permanent resident card. |
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Member Reviews:
POE Review: CDN-USA Border
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Description |
| Entry Date : |
2016/01/27 |
| Embassy Review : |
My port of Entry was actually in Edmonton. Went really well. Nice young officer made mention of my VERY LARGE FILE. All went well. I would recommend those immigrating from western Canada to USA, to go through Edmonton as the immigration office was not busy at all. One other person in there besides me. |
| Harassment Level : |
Low |
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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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