Ian_and_Jen's US Immigration Timeline
Immigration Checklist for Ian & Jen:
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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 : |
London, United Kingdom |
| Marriage (if applicable): |
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| I-130 Sent : |
2015-03-31 |
| I-130 NOA1 : |
2015-04-28 |
| I-130 RFE : |
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| I-130 RFE Sent : |
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| I-130 Approved : |
2015-10-06 |
| NVC Received : |
2015-12-09 |
| 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 : |
2015-11-12 |
| Receive IV Bill : |
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| Pay IV Bill : |
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| Send IV Package : |
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| Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : |
2016-02-02 |
| Case Completed at NVC : |
2016-01-13 |
| NVC Left : |
2016-01-29 |
| 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 : |
2016-03-02 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2016-03-09 |
| US Entry : |
2016-03-15 |
| Comments : |
We actually mailed the i-130 on March 19, but Visa Journey only allows 4 weeks maximum between "i-130 sent" and "i-130 NOA1". In total, it took nearly 6 weeks between the two, probably due to the Turkish post. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-130 was approved in 161 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 309 days from your I-130 NOA1 date. |
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Lifting Conditions
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
California Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2018-01-23 |
| NOA Date : |
2018-01-26 |
| RFE(s) : |
2019-03-11 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2018-05-25 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
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| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Green Card Received : |
2019-04-15 |
| Comments : |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: London, United Kingdom
Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
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| Event |
Description |
| Review Date : |
March 10, 2016 |
| Embassy Review : |
Great experience at the London embassy!
Appointment time was for 13:00, arrived at the embassy at 12:20. Joined the queue for "Immigrant Visas" outside. A woman checked my interview appointment letter and my passport, then told me to go to the front of the next queue to get through security. I had to reassure a lady who was already in the queue that I wasn't jumping the line, just doing what I was told! Can't blame her, it was freezing and she had probably been waiting a while... I believe immigrant visas are given priority over other visas, which is why we get let into the embassy first.
Went inside a security "hut" and took off jacket, watch, belt, and put all my belongings through the scanner, just like an airport. The guy in front of me had a big pair of scissors in his backpack! Needless to say the security staff were not impressed. Please treat entering the embassy like airport security - no sharp implements! Although liquids are not a problem.
Walked around the side of the building (don't be scared by the guards holding guns!) and finally got inside. Gave my passport and appointment letter to a receptionist, and she put stickers on my letter explaining that this was my number, and that I should listen/look for it on the big screen inside the hall, where I was directed to next. I was number I-908.
Inside the hall there are rows and rows of chairs, and there are lots of partitioned "booths", just like a bank or post office, with the officers behind a glass panel. I waited about 10-15 minutes until my number was called the first time, to go to desk 15. This desk was in a section around the corner from the main hall, and I was greeted by a long line of people. An officer assured me I should go straight to desk 15 - again, walking past lots of people waiting! The lady at the desk was quite businesslike. She asked for my documents and then asked me a few questions: my phone number, the date of my marriage, have I ever been divorced, have I ever worked for the military. She kept all the documents and told me to sit down and wait for my number to be called again for my interview.
I probably waited 50 minutes until my number was called again. Back to desk 15, but this time there was a young male officer. He was very friendly. I can't remember in what order he asked these questions, but this is what he asked:
- how did my husband and I meet
- where was my husband born
- what is my husband's job
- what is my father-in-law's job
He also made some friendly conversation about my husband and I living in Istanbul for a few years, did we enjoy it, did I learn Turkish, etc. Then he said "all right, you're all done here!" and my visa was approved! The interview took less than 5 minutes!
He gave me back all my documents except my passport, and explained it would be couriered to me within two weeks. I asked if the courier would email me a tracking number or anything, but the officer said since it was being sent to my home address, it would probably just show up when it did. However, I DID actually receive a tracking number via email 3 working days later! My interview was on a Wednesday, I received the courier's email the following Monday, and then my passport was delivered to my home on the Wednesday. So mine just took a week, not bad at all. Flight booked for next week to SFO! |
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Very Good |
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