garebear397's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Garrett
Beneficiary's Name: Nicole
VJ Member: garebear397
Country: Chile
Last Updated: 2025-02-11
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Immigration Checklist for Garrett & Nicole:
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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 : |
Potomac Service Center |
| Transferred? |
No |
| Consulate : |
Chile |
| Marriage (if applicable): |
2017-08-08 |
| I-130 Sent : |
2023-06-04 |
| I-130 NOA1 : |
2023-06-04 |
| I-130 RFE : |
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| I-130 RFE Sent : |
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| I-130 Approved : |
2024-08-01 |
| NVC Received : |
2024-08-09 |
| 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 : |
2024-12-18 |
| Case Completed at NVC : |
2024-08-30 |
| NVC Left : |
2024-12-18 |
| Consulate Received : |
2024-12-18 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
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| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
2024-12-18 |
| Interview Date : |
2025-02-05 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
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| US Entry : |
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| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-130 was approved in 424 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 612 days from your I-130 NOA1 date. |
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Adjustment of Status
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Cincinnati OH |
| Date Filed : |
2017-08-17 |
| NOA Date : |
2017-08-23 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2017-09-12 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2017-12-08 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
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| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Greencard Received: |
2017-12-16 |
| Comments : |
Was recommended for approval on the interview date, 12/8/17.
Received letter of approval on 12/13/17 |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago National Office |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2017-08-17 |
| NOA Date : |
2017-08-23 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2017-09-12 |
| Approved Date : |
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| Date Card Received : |
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| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Based on timeline data, your EAD may be adjudicated between September 30, 2017 and October 9, 2017*.
If this date range has passed or your application is past due per USCIS processing times then you should consider calling the USCIS to inquire on your petition. If you have been approved please update your timeline. |
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Advance Parole
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago National Office |
| Filing Method : |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2017-08-17 |
| NOA Date : |
2017-08-23 |
| RFE(s) : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
There are not enough recent approvals in the timeline system to accurately approximate when your AP will be approved. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Chile
Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
February 5, 2025 |
| Embassy Review : |
My wife had her interview at 8:30. She arrived about 5 mins before and entered right away, and the whole process took two hours until she left the embassy.
First thing when you arrive, it is just a smallish door on the street, where you ring a doorbell and a guard will come out and you will pass them a copy of the appointment letter. They go back in, verify you have an appointment, and then let you in. You have to leave your cell phone in their lockers, and can leave small bags as well. You cannot bring in or leave laptops -- so do not bring them! Once through security you go through the courtyard to the main building where all interviews are conducted.
First she presented the essential documents (DS-260 confirmation, I864, tax documents, marriage license, etc.) to an embassy worker (often Chilean) to make sure you have everything necessary for the interview. Then she waited for a while, and eventually her name was called for the interview. The interviewer asked about the following:
- My (the US citizen) current work and living situation. We had all been living in Chile for the past 5 years, so I had to reestablish domicile in the US back in August. So most of the questions were verifying my work, income, and our future living situation
- How long we were married, kids, etc.
- Previous Green Card (my wife previously had a green card)
- Her overstay in the US of a couple weeks back when she was a teenager, it was an accident, they always ask about it, but it is almost never an issue
- Very little questions about validity of our marriage, didn't even ask to see any pictures. I think being married 7 years helps on that front.
And then he said she was approved, we would get an email soon, and the passport would be ready in 4 weeks.
Overall a good experience and not very stressful in the end.
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| Rating : |
Very Good |
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Local US CIS Office Review: Cincinnati OH
Review Topic: cis_topic
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Description |
| Review Date : |
December 11, 2017 |
| Embassy Review : |
Overall our green card interview went super well. We showed up at 12:00 for a 12:30 interview -- we were both called back right at 12:30. If anyone is wondering (I have seen a few forums asking about it) we wore nice but casual clothes. I wore nice jeans, button up, and sweater. Our interviewer was an immigrant himself, I don't know if that gives some extra empathy but it seemed so. He was very nice and was deliberate with his questions but didn't seem like he was trying to pin us down with a bad response or anything.
Some of the questions he asked:
- Seems usual questions from the I-485 app: confirm name, DOB, residence, not involved in terrorist or criminal activity, etc.
- We did need to explain that my wife is staying with my parents until our religious wedding back in her home country in January, and we brought evidence. He seemed to believe us entirely and we had no problems there.
- What documents we had for evidence of our relationship (we had joint bank account, insurance, car title, pictures, etc.)
- How we met and decided to get married (explained trips, meeting parents, etc.)
- What plans we have for the future in our marriage (explained my going back to grad-school, kids in the future, house etc.)
So not too many questions -- more just a conversation that lasted about 15 mins. He then gave us a document saying that he recommends us for approval (then explained the 2 year green card and citizenship stuff). He also said since my wife wants to return to her country as soon as she can to finish planing the religious wedding in January -- that he will process the application as soon as possible so she has the green card in hand.
Overall a really great experience. I know all the experiences can be different -- but I thought it would be good to share a positive one. I don't know if its all dependent on the IO, or maybe since Cincinnati office probably doesn't get a lot of cases so its more laid back, or something else. |
| Harassment Level : |
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.
** Not all cases are transfered
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