Gitana's US Immigration Timeline

Petitioner's Name: Pat Beneficiary's Name: Tara VJ Member: Gitana Country: Ukraine Last Updated: 2023-02-09 Add Comment to Timeline Register or log in to follow this timeline

Immigration Checklist for Pat & Tara:

USCIS I-130 Petition:       Dept of State IR-1/CR-1 Visa:     USCIS I-751 Petition:   USCIS N-400 Petition:

IR-1/CR-1 Visa Event Date Service Center : California Service Center Transferred? No Consulate : Ukraine Marriage (if applicable): 2014-10-13 I-130 Sent : 2015-02-17 I-130 NOA1 : 2015-02-26 I-130 RFE : I-130 RFE Sent : I-130 Approved : 2015-04-21 NVC Received : Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : 2015-05-18 Pay AOS Bill : 2015-09-14 Receive I-864 Package : Send AOS Package : 2015-10-29 Submit DS-261 : 2015-07-12 Receive IV Bill : 2015-07-23 Pay IV Bill : 2015-09-16 Send IV Package : 2015-10-29 Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : Case Completed at NVC : 2015-12-02 NVC Left : Consulate Received : Packet 3 Received : Packet 3 Sent : Packet 4 Received : Interview Date : 2016-02-23 Interview Result : Second Interview (If Required): 2019-11-06 Second Interview Result: Approved Visa Received : US Entry : Comments : I never went for interview since our family circumstances changed but i keep my case alive by contacting Embassy every 6 month. So finally we decided to move to USA and scheduled interview for November 6th 2019 Processing Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 54 days from your NOA1 date. Your interview took 362 days from your I-130 NOA1 date.

Port of Entry Review Event Date Port of Entry : Miami POE Date : 2019-11-23 Got EAD Stamp : Biometrics Taken : Harassment Level : 0 Comments : It was easy and fast process. Having small child we were directed to the separate line for passport control. After that at the customs I had to submit my immigration envelope, it took no more thsn 10 min to process it.

Citizenship Event Date Service Center : Online CIS Office : Miami FL Date Filed : 2022-08-27 NOA Date : 2022-08-27 Bio. Appt. : 2022-09-07 Interview Date : 2023-01-12 Approved : Yes Oath Ceremony : 2023-01-20 Comments :

Member Reviews:

Consulate Review: Ukraine Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Event Description Review Date : November 8, 2019 Embassy Review : When I was getting ready for interview I was looking for every bit of information about consulate process and I promised myself I will write detailed review so it can help someone else. I had an appointment at 9.30, I came with my US husband and 3 year old daughter. We entered at 9.15. There weren't many people in line and security check was fast. US citizens are allowed to leave car keys at the entrance with security. Embassy is very nice inside, toilets are clean, free drinking water is available. There is nice kid corner where my daughter was playing and didn't want even to leave, and also there are coffee and chocolate bars from dispenser. So it's worth to carry some money if you need to drink or snack while waiting. As soon as we entered I was directed to the boot to submit all my documents and take fingerprints. Ukrainian lady who did all that stuff was so nice. After i had to come out and waited until my number was called. My interview was conducted by very pleasant officer. Although i was told that petitioner's presence is not necessary and it doesn't affect consul decision, I have to say it definitely make things go smoother. We were asked a few standard questions: where we met etc. Mostly I felt that interview was done to my husband and not to me )) My visa was approved. All together the process took 1 hour 40 min in 2 days passport was mailed. Rating : Very Good

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