DeeWell's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Core
Beneficiary's Name: Dee
VJ Member: DeeWell
Country: Canada
Last Updated: 2023-05-22
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Immigration Checklist for Core & Dee:
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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 : |
Texas Service Center |
| Transferred? |
No |
| Consulate : |
Montreal, Canada |
| Marriage (if applicable): |
2016-08-28 |
| I-130 Sent : |
2016-11-21 |
| I-130 NOA1 : |
2016-11-28 |
| I-130 RFE : |
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| I-130 RFE Sent : |
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| I-130 Approved : |
2017-02-06 |
| NVC Received : |
2017-04-20 |
| Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : |
2017-05-02 |
| Pay AOS Bill : |
2017-05-03 |
| Receive I-864 Package : |
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| Send AOS Package : |
2017-05-04 |
| Submit DS-261 : |
2017-05-02 |
| Receive IV Bill : |
2017-05-04 |
| Pay IV Bill : |
2017-05-04 |
| Send IV Package : |
2017-05-04 |
| Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : |
2017-06-14 |
| Case Completed at NVC : |
2017-05-26 |
| NVC Left : |
2017-06-15 |
| 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 : |
2017-07-11 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2017-07-17 |
| US Entry : |
2017-07-22 |
| Comments : |
Do your homework. Have your documents ready. Be honest, and all will work out! |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-130 was approved in 70 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 225 days from your I-130 NOA1 date. |
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Lifting Conditions
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
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| Date Filed : |
2019-04-26 |
| NOA Date : |
2019-05-06 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2019-05-29 |
| Interview Date : |
2021-06-22 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2021-06-22 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
Yes |
| Green Card Received : |
2021-07-01 |
| Comments : |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Montreal, Canada
Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
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| Event |
Description |
| Review Date : |
July 13, 2017 |
| Embassy Review : |
My interview experience was pretty easy and I'd love to break it down for anyone else doing their spousal visa.
First off - arriving into Montreal Airport I went down to Arrivals (ground level), around Door 28 and bought a 3 day bus pass for $18 for the "747" airport bus at a kiosk. There are several and are well marked. Then go outside, turn right, and head down to the bus stop (also well marked). The bus departs about every 15 minutes to downtown, and there are baggage racks on board. Check out the Montreal transit website, as it will tell you what hotels coincide with what stop (there are only 11 stops). I used my pass to return to the airport as well, so for $18 I saved a costly cab fare. WELL worth it!
I booked a hotel downtown, within 10 blocks of the consulate (Best Western Hotel Europa). On a nice day it's a beautiful walk, or a quick taxi ride, I'm sure. There are a lot of hotels close by, so don't be overly concerned with being super close to the consulate. I got in the day before and did the walk down there, so I was familiar with what to anticipate distance-wise. It took me less than 20 minutes to walk there, and that was stopping to take pictures along the way. Lots of shopping enroute 
The morning of my 0830 interview, I arrived at 0800. I had read several reviews that said "don't be earlier than 15 minutes or they will turn you away". They did NOT turn me away, and I was welcomed by a very friendly security guard and an immigration agent, who requested my passport and appointment letter. (Apparently they do let people in early, as I was already #10!) She put a sticker on my passport, returned it to me with a laminated cover sheet with my number on it,the list of documents and the order they should be in. She told me to go through Security, then up to the 19th floor where I should wait for my number to be called.
Although they asked me to bring photocopies of all, they never asked me for them. However, someone else might, so be prepared! You can never have too much back up.
I then proceeded through Security (airport style) with x-ray machine etc. I did not bring my cell phone or a purse, only a waist belt with i.d. I did see several women with purses, so don't be scared to bring one, but I suggest you leave any large bags or electronics at the hotel. The Security Guards were very pleasant and we even joked around.
I went up to Floor 19 (dedicated elevator) and sat in the waiting room. There's about 50 chairs in rows, and a number of teller-like windows where you will be called up to - and a whole lot of nervous and emotional folks. All probably feeling just like you.
I had received an email about 2 weeks before from the Montreal consulate that gave me the list. It was virtually the same, so I was ready! This may vary, depending upon your visa, but mine was:
- 2 passport photographs
- Medical exam (unopened)
- Original Birth Certificate
- Original Marriage Certificate
- Original Divorce Decree
- Original Petitioner's Divorce Decree - more on this later
- Original Police Certificate
- Original Affidavit of Support and tax returns
- Valid Canadian Passport
When I was called up (about 45 minutes later, there were several large families before me), the officer asked for my documents one by one. He gave me a pamphlet on domestic violence to keep. He requested each document, entered information into the computer, retrieved my file from the desk behind him, and had me scan my fingerprints. He kept all my original documents, but did not ask for my Petitioner's divorce decree, even though it was in my email list (NOT in the consulate list). I recommend you don't make small talk with them, as you don't want them missing something! He was generally very pleasant, but business-like.
I was then told to go sit down until my number was called again. I waited 'maybe' 10 minutes (though it feels like forever!), then was called to Window 7 down the hall. This is where you will find out if you are approved or not!
The lady was very nice. I was asked to place my 4 fingers on the scanner and take an oath that I was going to tell the truth. Then the questions she asked were:
- How did you meet your husband?
- Do you do similar jobs? (since we worked in the same place)
- Is this the first marriage for you both? When was your husband divorced? - at this point I offered her a copy of his divorce decree, and she was happy to take it.
- Where will you be living in the U.S.?
- Have you ever stayed in the U.S. for more than 6 months?
- Have you ever had any trouble with police or the law?
- Have you ever been denied entry into the U.S.?
Then she stamped a few papers and said "Your visa has been approved! Here are documents to help track your passport and visa documents that will be couriered back to you within about 2 weeks." She gave me back all my original documents except my passport and police certificate. You couldn't wipe the smile off my face!
Overall - this is a pretty transparent process, and if you are organized, honest and have all your documentation (and bring a few extra things just in case), then you will breeze through it. I flew out later that day with a huge smile on my face. Good luck to all! |
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Very Good |
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