Cat_Dad's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Kimmi
Beneficiary's Name: Nick
VJ Member: Cat_Dad
Country: Australia
Last Updated: 2021-08-18
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Immigration Checklist for Kimmi & Nick:
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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 : |
Sydney, Australia |
| Marriage (if applicable): |
2007-01-01 |
| I-130 Sent : |
2016-08-29 |
| I-130 NOA1 : |
2016-08-31 |
| I-130 RFE : |
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| I-130 RFE Sent : |
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| I-130 Approved : |
2017-04-10 |
| NVC Received : |
2017-04-24 |
| Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : |
2017-05-09 |
| Pay AOS Bill : |
2017-05-09 |
| Receive I-864 Package : |
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| Send AOS Package : |
2017-05-18 |
| Submit DS-261 : |
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| Receive IV Bill : |
2017-05-09 |
| Pay IV Bill : |
2017-05-09 |
| Send IV Package : |
2017-05-12 |
| Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : |
2017-06-02 |
| Case Completed at NVC : |
2017-05-22 |
| NVC Left : |
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| Consulate Received : |
2017-06-09 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2017-06-09 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2017-06-09 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2017-06-09 |
| Interview Date : |
2017-06-27 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2017-06-27 |
| US Entry : |
2018-08-17 |
| Comments : |
I am submitting using the new CEAC Upload process.
I did not have to submit a DS-261 form.
See this thread for more info on the new CEAC process
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/633363-nvc-ceac-upload-filers-may-2017/ |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-130 was approved in 222 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 300 days from your I-130 NOA1 date. |
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Citizenship
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| Event |
Date |
| Service Center : |
Online |
| CIS Office : |
Detroit MI |
| Date Filed : |
2020-08-26 |
| NOA Date : |
2020-08-26 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2021-07-09 |
| Interview Date : |
2021-08-18 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
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| Comments : |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Sydney, Australia
Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
June 29, 2017 |
| Embassy Review : |
A very straight-forward experience.
My wife and I showed up about 45 minutes before my scheduled appointment time and went up to level 10 of the MLC centre. We were greeted at the door by a security guard who asked us to turn off our phones. We went inside and made our way to the reception desk where a lady asked for my document checklist and then asked for my documents one by one. The documents were then put into a plastic sleeve that we were given back to me. We then went through security and they took all of our non-essential belongings, leaving us with just the paperwork and wallet. A security guard then put us onto an elevator all the way up to floor 59 (my ears popped!).
On floor 59 we showed our passports to the officer at the door, who told us to go in and press "Visa" on the ticket machine, take a ticket, and wait for our number to be called. About 20 minutes later our number was called and a lady took my fingerprints and took my documents, then told me that she would go through them and she would call my number again if she had any questions, otherwise my number will be called by a consular officer for the actual interview. The interviews are all held at bank-teller type glass windows with a microphone and speaker, so you can hear the other interviews going on.
About 20 minutes later our number was called for the interview and I had to take an oath to declare that all information in the documents was true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I was then asked the following questions.
1. How long ago did you get married
2. Has your wife lived in Australia for the entire marriage
3. Why do you want to move back to the USA
4. Have you ever been married to anyone else before
5. Have you ever lived in any country other than Australia for more than 12 months
I was then told that my visa was approved and they would courier it back to me.
We then left, went back to level 10 to collect our belongings and went and ate at a nearby american restaurant to celebrate.
Overall a pleasant experience. A bit of waiting around, but they have magazines if you want something to read. |
| Rating : |
Very Good |
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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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