Dazzelz's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: A
Beneficiary's Name: M
VJ Member: Dazzelz
Country: Bangladesh
Last Updated: 2020-09-15
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Immigration Checklist for A & M:
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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 : |
Potomac Service Center |
| Transferred? |
No |
| Consulate : |
Bangladesh |
| Marriage (if applicable): |
2015-10-30 |
| I-130 Sent : |
2016-01-25 |
| I-130 NOA1 : |
2016-01-29 |
| I-130 RFE : |
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| I-130 RFE Sent : |
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| I-130 Approved : |
2016-06-01 |
| NVC Received : |
2016-06-21 |
| 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 : |
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| 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 : |
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| Case Completed at NVC : |
2016-09-13 |
| NVC Left : |
2016-09-30 |
| Consulate Received : |
2016-10-04 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
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| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
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| Interview Date : |
2016-11-02 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2016-11-16 |
| US Entry : |
2016-12-06 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-130 was approved in 124 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 278 days from your I-130 NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
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Boston |
| POE Date : |
2016-12-06 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
Yes,Passport Stamp |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
After we've landed in Boston Logan airport, I made my way to the immigration counters. I didn't head there immidiately as I needed to freshen up before I meet my husband so used the ladies room first, didn't rush there as I brushed teeth, applied make up etc. (May sound trivial but I assume meantime my flights passengers probably had a large queue at the immigration desk area). The airport immigration desks were fairly empty when I got there. Most of the US citizens (Probably all) use the electronic entry system (which is gate like - like how it's in train/subway stations) I then asked a security officer which queue should I be heading to just to make sure. I was directed to the correct counter, waited for around 2 minutes or so then I was next in line.
The middle-aged officer was friendly and had a smile as I handed him my sealed envelope, as well as medical report. I offered an explanation that I'm here with an immigrant visa to be with my husband. He smiled and handed my medical reports saying "I'm gonna let you hold on to that" He asked basic questions like, Where will I be staying, confirmed address to be sure that my GC will be going to the right address (well that's another story) I was also asked if I had bought any food with me, and how much cash I had on me. My biometrics were taken and he slightly stood up showing my passport explaining how my visa sticker with the stamp will be a valid temporary GC till the real one arrives. Meanwile I can use that for now. He then welcomed me to America and I wished him a nice evening.
Luggage area was nice and efficient, I was able to gather all my belongings in the span of 5 minutes. There were officer with cute dogs (seruisly cute looking canines - not your typical wolf like dogs) walking around bags and suit cases, when the dog was around mine, it totally ignored my cases and moved on. But when a few meters away and was sniffing away at another passengers suitcase. The lady officer then asked if she could take a look at their bags. So I guess some checks depends if the cute ceatures get interested in your belongings.
Headed out and met my husband and his family. Praise Almighty, together at last! :) |
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Lifting Conditions
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2018-12-03 |
| NOA Date : |
2018-12-06 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2019-01-07 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2019-12-14 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Green Card Received : |
2019-12-20 |
| Comments : |
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Citizenship
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Date |
| Service Center : |
Online |
| CIS Office : |
Boston MA |
| Date Filed : |
2019-12-14 |
| NOA Date : |
2019-12-21 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2020-01-06 |
| Interview Date : |
2020-09-15 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
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| Comments : |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Bangladesh
Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
November 11, 2016 |
| Embassy Review : |
My interview was scheduled for 10:15 am in Dhaka US Embassy. I've arrived at the Embassy 8:45. They won't let you in up to 30 minutes before the interview. I was aware of this so we went to a coffee shop nearby. Chilled there and had a chocolate Frappe lol.
At 09:50 am we reached the Embassy. The security let me in after checking the interview letter. A handbag is allowed for us ladies. And they check everything twice. So do not take any electronics with you.
Once in we first hand the interview letter to this dude (bangladeshi officer) at the first reception point he will keep the first page and return the rest. He also provided a page to create this online profile where you select where you'd like your passport to be collected.
You then sit and wait. My name was first called at around 11:10 (only cause I was one of the final few to enter the Embassy for that time slot)
I went to the window and was asked to provide all the original documents by a Bangladeshi officer here too.
1. Marriage nikkah nama Bengali and English
2. Birth certificate/translations
3. Police clearances
4. And the original unexpired passport
I was also returned at this time;
1. Some of the stuff we've submitted at the NVC that they seemingly didn't need?
2. Medical envelope that was unsealed. It contains the CD for chest xray and the vaccine page.
I then went back to waiting and maybe in about 2 minutes I was called at another window where it was an American lady who was really friendly and collected the biometrics and made me take an oath to speak the truth.
She then asked me to sit again and I was finally called after 10 minutes and it was my CO, he was also a white American (You can speak to then in Bengali if you wish to). Here's the conversation. It only lasted a few minutes.
Co: hi, how are you?
Me: hey, I'm good thank you.
Co: who's petitioning for you?
Me: my husband
Co: so, he stays in Boston, who else does he stay with?
Me: his family, parents, sister etc
Co: what does he do for a living?
Me: answered
Co: how long did you know him for?
Me: answered
Co:where did you get married
Me: answered venue and location
Co: can I have a look at the wedding pictures?
Me: provided wedding pics (spouse visa I urge you all to take wedding pics, they have asked this to literally all other applicants)
Co: after your marriage, did he come to see you?
Me:yes
Co:when
Me: may to june
Co: Oh so this year then
Me:yup!
Co: okay, I've approved your visa and we'll be keeping your passport.
Me: Oh that's brilliant, thank you :D
Co: you have a nice day now
And then I've left, we stayed out to celebrate the good news. I reached home quite later in the after noon around 5PM. I checked my CEAC status and it's now from ready to "issued". I haven't even seen the Administrative Processing step cause it probably was there when I was out. |
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Very Good |
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