LuveDuve's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Spike
Beneficiary's Name: Marlene
VJ Member: LuveDuve
Country: Canada
Last Updated: 2022-11-13
** This timeline is also linked with a second member. **
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Immigration Checklist for Spike & Marlene:
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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 : |
Nebraska Service Center |
| Transferred? |
Texas Service Center on 2016-08-25 |
| Consulate : |
Montreal, Canada |
| Marriage (if applicable): |
2016-03-27 |
| I-130 Sent : |
2016-04-21 |
| I-130 NOA1 : |
2016-05-02 |
| I-130 RFE : |
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| I-130 RFE Sent : |
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| I-130 Approved : |
2016-09-16 |
| NVC Received : |
2016-10-26 |
| Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : |
2016-11-15 |
| Pay AOS Bill : |
2016-11-18 |
| Receive I-864 Package : |
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| Send AOS Package : |
2016-11-28 |
| Submit DS-261 : |
2016-11-24 |
| Receive IV Bill : |
2016-11-15 |
| Pay IV Bill : |
2016-11-18 |
| Send IV Package : |
2016-11-28 |
| Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : |
2017-02-03 |
| Case Completed at NVC : |
2017-01-20 |
| 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 : |
2017-03-03  Submit Review |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2017-03-08 |
| US Entry : |
2017-03-11 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
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Your I-130 was approved in 137 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 305 days from your I-130 NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
CDN-USA Border |
| POE Date : |
2017-03-11 Submit Review |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
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| Biometrics Taken : |
No |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
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Lifting Conditions
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
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| Date Filed : |
2018-12-12 |
| NOA Date : |
2018-12-24 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2019-01-08 |
| Interview Date : |
2021-05-06 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2021-05-07 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
Yes |
| Green Card Received : |
2021-05-13 |
| Comments : |
As of April 3, 2019 Case is Ready to Be Scheduled for An Interview
After years of waiting, we finally have an interview date on May 6th, 2021.
Our interview went well. They pretty much asked us the same type of questions we were asked the first time back in 2017. After it was over we were told, it might take some time to have our paperwork checked out, and then it might take up to 90 days to get my new card.
To our surprise yesterday, May 7th, 2021 we got a new update on our case saying that a new card is being produced and today, May 8th, 2021 we found another notice saying your case has been approved. This whole process took way too long and it would have lasted longer if we hadn't contacted our congressman.
*Latest Update: My card just arrived today, Thursday, May 13th. I got it sooner than I expected. |
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Citizenship
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| Event |
Date |
| Service Center : |
Online |
| CIS Office : |
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| Date Filed : |
2021-07-15 |
| NOA Date : |
2021-07-16 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2021-09-03 |
| Interview Date : |
2021-10-27 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
2021-12-09 |
| Comments : |
Compared to my I-751 application, the N-400 is moving much faster than expected. In just two months I went through my biometrics appointment and my interview will be next month. This might be a record.
*Update: My interview was in October and I passed! Just recently I got my Oath Ceremony date, it will be in December. It has been a very long journey since 2016. After I get my new passport, I'll be so relieved to never have to deal with long frustrating applications. I'm finally going to be a full-fledged American citizen.
*Final update: The ceremony was quick. Because of Covid, only 10 people were allowed in and the whole ceremony only lasted maybe 10 to 15 minutes. I did get a chance to take a picture with the judge, of course keeping my distance and wearing a mask. I was really happy they had a live-streaming video going. I waved to my family and friends while I was leaving. Well, this is it. I'm now an American citizen. The whole process took about 5 months. Really fast compared to my other applications. Time to start a new life with my hubby, friends, and my awesome new job.
Final, final note: I decided to apply for my new American passport and I chose to expedite the process as my dad hasn't been feeling well lately and I may have to rush to see him. I received my passport around 3 weeks after my application was sent. However, my important documents were not sent back till 7 weeks after I received my passport. I was getting really worried about this. Glad I finally got everything back. I'm now completely done with all my paperwork and very thankful it is all finally over.
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