Nattie_Bry's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Bryan
Beneficiary's Name: Nat
VJ Member: Nattie_Bry
Country: Hong Kong
Last Updated: 2021-10-05
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Immigration Checklist for Bryan & Nat:
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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 : |
Hong Kong, China |
| Marriage (if applicable): |
2017-01-23 |
| I-130 Sent : |
2017-02-16 |
| I-130 NOA1 : |
2017-02-21 |
| I-130 RFE : |
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| I-130 RFE Sent : |
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| I-130 Approved : |
2017-08-31 |
| NVC Received : |
2017-10-03 |
| Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : |
2017-10-26 |
| Pay AOS Bill : |
2017-10-26 |
| Receive I-864 Package : |
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| Send AOS Package : |
2017-10-31 |
| Submit DS-261 : |
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| Receive IV Bill : |
2017-10-26 |
| Pay IV Bill : |
2017-10-26 |
| Send IV Package : |
2017-10-31 |
| Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : |
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| Case Completed at NVC : |
2017-11-06 |
| 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 : |
2017-12-21 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2017-12-29 |
| US Entry : |
2018-02-19 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-130 was approved in 191 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 303 days from your I-130 NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Port of Entry : |
Los Angeles |
| POE Date : |
2018-02-19 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
Yes,Passport Stamp |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
I queued up like normal visitors but the only difference is i do not need to get the piece of paper at that machine and headed straight to the queue.
Officer at the booth was quite annoyed by the fact that no one has notified them there are actually some countries started using the new e-upload system and we do not get the envelop package anymore. (There is a note on the CR-1 visa stating that package is on system) So he made a call and i was picked up by another officer to the baggage claim level.
It was a counter for new immigrants and he filled out a form for me. It only took a few minutes from there and he was very nice.
Questions asked by first officer: When was i married, what's my address, why do i not have the package (not my fault isnt it?)
Questions asked by second officer: When was i married, who petitioned for me
Total time taken: 1 hour 15 mins
Things to note: You will need to tell people at queue control that you have a new immigrant visa, so they would let you through without the piece of paper from the machine. Same for the officer at luggage control where they collects your declaration form.
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Lifting Conditions
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| CIS Office : |
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| Date Filed : |
2019-11-27 |
| NOA Date : |
2019-12-01 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2020-01-20 |
| Interview Date : |
2021-09-28 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2021-10-02 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Green Card Received : |
2021-10-06 |
| Comments : |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Hong Kong, China
Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
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| Event |
Description |
| Review Date : |
December 21, 2017 |
| Embassy Review : |
Interview was quite eventful, appointment was 9.30am and i left at 11.15am.
I arrived early, and i saw 3 queues in front of the entrance: 2 queues by appointment time (8.30 - 9.00am) / (9.30 - 10.30), 1 queue for American Citizen
I went to the queue for 9.30am. The officer in front of the queue looked at my paper and asked me to go to the american citizen line where i can go straight in.
I went up to a bag check desk, the lady then pointed me to the general queue, which i didnt feel right. I told them I'm applying for immigrant visa. I proceeded immediately to security scanning. They asked my to take my shoes off and then a person fainted they have to stop letting people in for a bit.
It was a small room with 4 windows, basically there's only 1 consulate throughout.
It was so loud that I get to listen to everyone's interview.Â
I queued up at window 1 to give them my doc pack. I sorted them neatly in a multiple slot box filer but they want me to take everything out as a stack of paper.
I gave them my ID card and passports. They took 2 photos from me as well.
Then they called my name and the local officer handed me back the stack of paper, asking me to give the stuff to him one by one as he goes through a list. Then he handed me the notes about family violence and abuse and asked me to read it before my interview.
I was last to be called in the room as they chose my case as training case since it's a simple case. Consulate told me not to be scared as she would point to the screen and show the apprentice something during the interview as part of the training.
Consulate: Good morning. Can you please raise your right hand. (I did so) Can you confirm that all information provided is true.
Me: Yes it is true.
Consulate: Great. Who is petitioning for your visa today?
Me: My husband.
Consulate: what does he do?
Me: xxxxxxxx
Consulate: How did you meet each other? (I explained)
Consulate: Were you married before?
Me: No
Consulate: Was your husband married before?
Me: No
Consulate: Do you have children?
ME: No
Consulate: Does he have children?
Me: No
Consulate: Ok so first time marriage for both of you, no children yet. What is your birthday?
Me: xxxxxxx
Consulate: Where is your husband now?
Me: In the states but he's coming over next week.
Consulate: Where does his parents live?
Me: xxxxxxxx
Consulate: Does your husband live in the same place as his parents?
Me: Yes at the moment.
Consulate: Is your husband given any sort of financial support from his parents or anyone else?
Me: No. He is moving out next month.
Consulate asking the apprentice behind her: Do you have any questions you would like to ask? (No.)
Consulate: You're approved. Have you read the notes about violent and abuse?
Me: Yes
Consulate: I'm taking your passport. And you know you can call 911 in case of medical or any emergency?Â
Me:Yes
Consulate: you can go now, bye!
It was a bit hectic for me: I didnt know i was supposed to follow the "American citizen" queue and was directed to the wrong queue as they assumed i must be here for the tourist visa (long queue vs no queue); someone fainted at security check (too hot inside), an old chinese couple came to me and asking me to fill out forms for them (back and forth throughout the whole process !!) as they dont read english. I have a lot of papers, but i was glad i have those and a lot of photos with me because the person in front of me was scrutinized why they only have a few photos. (I didnt hear if she was approved because i was distracted by the couple)
I brought a book to kill time as they would keep your phones. |
| Rating : |
Good |
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