R&OC's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: OC
Beneficiary's Name: R
VJ Member: R&OC
Country: Germany
Last Updated: 2024-04-10
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Immigration Checklist for OC & R:
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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 : |
Frankfurt, Germany |
| Marriage (if applicable): |
2017-06-20 |
| I-130 Sent : |
2017-07-12 |
| I-130 NOA1 : |
2017-07-14 |
| I-130 RFE : |
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| I-130 RFE Sent : |
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| I-130 Approved : |
2018-01-30 |
| NVC Received : |
2018-02-22 |
| Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : |
2018-05-03 |
| Pay AOS Bill : |
2018-05-03 |
| Receive I-864 Package : |
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| Send AOS Package : |
2018-05-08 |
| Submit DS-261 : |
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| Receive IV Bill : |
2018-05-03 |
| Pay IV Bill : |
2018-05-03 |
| Send IV Package : |
2018-05-08 |
| Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : |
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| Case Completed at NVC : |
2018-06-13 |
| 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 : |
2018-06-25 |
| Interview Date : |
2018-07-26 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2018-07-31 |
| US Entry : |
2018-08-01 |
| Comments : |
Consulate Frankfurt: Appointment scheduled for 9:15 am. I arrived at 08:35 and was inside the building ten minutes later. Each of the immigrant applicants get a number. Mine came up within 5 min of sitting down in the waiting area and I was called to one of their booths/windows. I was asked to provide the requested original documents and we went through some of the details on the application. The lady also took my finger prints. We were done with the first part around 0900 am. After that I was asked to sit down again and wait for my interview. This was the longest wait but finally at 11:15 (I think), it was my turn to see the consular officer. The interview started right after swearing to speak the truth. The questions were straight forward: (1) who is petitioning you and (2) How did you meet (3) When was the last time you saw each other (4) Why my kids are not coming along (5) If our gets get along with each other ... and I believe that’s it. I wasn’t asked to show any pictures or bona fide evidence but the guy before me was. I am adding this information as to not leave the impression that you do not need to come prepared. The consular officer was very professional, with a clear air of authority but also kind and friendly. Not sure how to phrase this any better. I guess what I am trying to say is that I felt treated very friendly but not in a way that I would ever feel I could take any liberties. They have a little kiosk with coffee/cookies in the back but it was closed while I was there due to the summer break. Bring a magazine/book with you to take of your mind while waiting. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-130 was approved in 200 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 377 days from your I-130 NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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Date |
| Port of Entry : |
San Diego |
| POE Date : |
2018-08-01 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
Yes,Passport Stamp |
| Biometrics Taken : |
No |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
Immigration in San Diego was very friendly. I noticed that the missing envelope due to CEAC filing is still a novelty. After showing my passport I was taken to secondary. The process of stamping the passport was quick and friendly. In fact, the officer was inquiring whether or not I was excited and I said yes. he asked me a few questions about my history as I had two US visa before. He was curious how we liked our neighborhood as it borders to a mess than ideal neighborhood. He verified more information and was done after a few minutes. Extremely stress free and friendly, but yet very professional officers. |
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Lifting Conditions
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Nebraska Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2020-05-13 |
| NOA Date : |
2020-05-15 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
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| Interview Date : |
2020-08-04 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2020-08-04 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Green Card Received : |
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| Comments : |
Combo Interview: I-751 & N-400 |
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Citizenship
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Date |
| Service Center : |
Nebraska Service Center (Military Filing) |
| CIS Office : |
Washington DC |
| Date Filed : |
2019-12-16 |
| NOA Date : |
2019-12-21 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2019-12-16 |
| Interview Date : |
2020-08-04 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
2020-08-04 |
| Comments : |
under §319 (b)
In addition to my N-400, I filed my children’s N-600 (after DCF via Frankfurt) in 2021/2022. Approved in 04/2024 after filing a WoM. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Frankfurt, Germany
Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
August 8, 2018 |
| Embassy Review : |
Please refer to "comments" section |
| Rating : |
Very Good |
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Local US CIS Office Review: San Diego CA
Review Topic: cis_topic
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Description |
| Review Date : |
April 15, 2024 |
| Embassy Review : |
Our experience with the Field Office in San Diego on the day of my children‘s interview and oath was nothing but friendly and professional. However, our adjudication process in San Diego took much longer than expected. SD and its proximity to the border, is probably one of the busier field offices. |
| Harassment Level : |
Good |
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Timeline Comments: 2 R&OC on 2021-05-05 said: As I can not add it to my timeline: Currently filing the n-600k for my children. I will share my experience in this comment box.
R&OC on 2022-01-11 said: We filed the I-130 via DCF in Frankfurt for my children. Great experience in every way.
POE was Washington, DC. A lot busier than expected but a very friendly and good experience. It took us about 60 (perhaps 90 min) in secondary all in all to get the kids admitted.
*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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