vj86's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: K
Beneficiary's Name: U
VJ Member: vj86
Country: Pakistan
Last Updated: 2019-10-13
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Immigration Checklist for K & U:
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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 : |
Texas Service Center |
| Transferred? |
No |
| Consulate : |
Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Marriage (if applicable): |
2015-01-01 |
| I-130 Sent : |
2015-03-19 |
| I-130 NOA1 : |
2015-03-23 |
| I-130 RFE : |
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| I-130 RFE Sent : |
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| I-130 Approved : |
2015-07-27 |
| NVC Received : |
2015-08-03 |
| Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : |
2015-08-19 |
| Pay AOS Bill : |
2015-09-04 |
| Receive I-864 Package : |
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| Send AOS Package : |
2015-10-06 |
| Submit DS-261 : |
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| Receive IV Bill : |
2015-08-19 |
| Pay IV Bill : |
2015-09-04 |
| Send IV Package : |
2015-10-06 |
| Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : |
2015-11-13 |
| Case Completed at NVC : |
2015-11-09 |
| NVC Left : |
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| 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 : |
2015-12-16 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2015-12-23 |
| US Entry : |
2016-01-14 |
| Comments : |
POE was at Abu Dhabi Airport. It was very smooth and CBP officer was friendly. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-130 was approved in 126 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 268 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 : |
2017-10-18 |
| NOA Date : |
2017-10-23 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2017-12-01 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2019-01-04 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Green Card Received : |
2019-01-23 |
| Comments : |
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Citizenship
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| Event |
Date |
| Service Center : |
Online |
| CIS Office : |
Newark NJ |
| Date Filed : |
2019-01-26 |
| NOA Date : |
2019-02-01 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2019-02-21 |
| Interview Date : |
2019-09-26 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
2019-09-26 |
| Comments : |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Islamabad, Pakistan
Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
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| Event |
Description |
| Review Date : |
December 21, 2015 |
| Embassy Review : |
Hey guys,
Here is my interview experience.
My interview was on Dec 16th, 2015. My wife (petitioner) was with me on the interview day. We reached the visa shuttle at around 5.45am and the staff told us that the gates will open at 6.15am. So we had to wait in the car as it was freezing cold outside. There were around 5-6 people waiting outside before we reached; however by 6.15am approximately 25-30 people were already there. At 6.15am the gates were opened and we got into queues where tickets are issued. There are separate counters for different countries. The counters opened at 7am and we bought two tickets (each ticket was PKR 200/-). Once you get the ticket you have to deposit cell phones on the very last counter on your left. After the security check we boarded the first bus to the embassy. Its a good 10-15 min ride and once you reach the embassy there are a few security checks. Once you enter, the first thing is token number issued. After that we have to wait for our turn to be called. Firstly I was called and asked for two passport sized photographs and bio-metrics fingerprints taken. I was given a pamphlet on domestic violence and list of courier offices in different cities from where the passport will be collected which its ready for pickup. Then after 5-10 minutes later I was called on another window to submit sealed medical envelope and select the language for interview which was of course English in my case. I was also asked to provide city and contact number for the courier service. After another 15 minutes I was called on a different window where an American CO greeted me 'Good Morning' and started the interview:
CO: Asked me to take Oath to speak truth which I did.
CO: How did you both met? Was it arranged marriage or love marriage?
Me: I answered.
CO: What was the marriage date?
Me: I answered.
CO: What countries have you visited?
Me: I answered. (In my case I visited for vacations and studies)
CO: What does your wife do?
Me: I answered.
CO: What is your wife's address in USA?
Me: I answered.
CO: Where is your wife living currently?
Me: She is living with me in Paksitan.
CO: Where is your wife now?
Me: I answered she was here in the waiting hall.
CO: Asked me to call her too.
Me: I called me wife.
CO: Asked my wife about our marriage date.
Me: She answered.
CO: Again asked me countries I visited.
Me: I answered; and he asked where we went for our honeymoon.
CO: Asked if I have any of my family in USA.
Me: We answered.
He passed us our original documents and then came the magical words "I am approving your visa, you should get your passport in 10 days". Wowwww that was an amazing feeling and we were so happy and excited. We thanked him and then came back to the shuttle bus to return home.
TIPS: Guys stay confident, always be honest, speak the truth.
We took loads of wedding pics, honeymoon pics, casual pics, and pile of other documents (like hotel bookings receipts, etc when we traveled together) but he didn't ask for any. It was obvious seeing such a huge pile.
It was a very good experience, the staff, the CO and everyone talked very friendly. It took us a total of 45-60 minutes inside the embassy for the whole process and we were out at around 8.30am. |
| Rating : |
Very Good |
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