shumway1756's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Michael
Beneficiary's Name: Catalina
VJ Member: shumway1756
Country: Romania
Last Updated: 2021-12-20
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Immigration Checklist for Michael & Catalina:
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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 : |
Bucharest, Romania |
| Marriage (if applicable): |
2017-06-30 |
| I-130 Sent : |
2017-08-22 |
| I-130 NOA1 : |
2017-08-25 |
| I-130 RFE : |
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| I-130 RFE Sent : |
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| I-130 Approved : |
2018-04-16 |
| NVC Received : |
2018-06-05 |
| Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : |
2018-06-05 |
| Pay AOS Bill : |
2018-06-05 |
| Receive I-864 Package : |
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| Send AOS Package : |
2018-06-11 |
| Submit DS-261 : |
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| Receive IV Bill : |
2018-06-05 |
| Pay IV Bill : |
2018-06-05 |
| Send IV Package : |
2018-06-11 |
| Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : |
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| Case Completed at NVC : |
2018-06-25 |
| NVC Left : |
2018-07-11 |
| Consulate Received : |
2018-07-12 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
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| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
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| Interview Date : |
2018-08-22 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2018-08-24 |
| US Entry : |
2018-09-19 |
| Comments : |
Received SSN and Green Card in the mail on September 29th. Super fast! |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-130 was approved in 234 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 362 days from your I-130 NOA1 date. |
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Lifting Conditions
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
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| Date Filed : |
2020-06-29 |
| NOA Date : |
2020-07-07 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2020-12-29 |
| Interview Date : |
2021-12-13 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2021-12-13 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Green Card Received : |
2021-12-18 |
| Comments : |
Approved in combo N400/I751 interview. |
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Citizenship
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| Event |
Date |
| Service Center : |
Online |
| CIS Office : |
Louisville KY |
| Date Filed : |
2021-06-21 |
| NOA Date : |
2021-06-22 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2021-09-28 |
| Interview Date : |
2021-12-13 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
2022-01-06 |
| Comments : |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Bucharest, Romania
Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
August 23, 2018 |
| Embassy Review : |
We had our visa interview yesterday (August 22, 2018), so I wanted to share our experience. Overall I was incredibly impressed with the experience. The embassy was organized and efficient, the security and staff were all friendly and patient, and the wait was not bad at all.
Here's how things went down to the best of my recollection:
-Our appointment was for 1pm, so we (my wife and I) arrived around 12:45pm. We waited across the street in a bus-stop style waiting area. At close to 1pm, a security offer waived at us to cross the street and stand in front of the security entrance. He then called out the names of everyone on the scheduled list and checked their passports. He also checked the passports of those accompanying applicants (for example me, the USC). So be sure to have your passport with you if you accompany. Also, be sure to call or e-mail the embassy in advance if you (the USC) wish to attend the interview. They will add you to the appointment list so you can enter the embassy.
-We went through security (basically an airport style security experience), left our phones with security (they cannot be taken into the embassy), and proceeded to the main building. We were immediately directed to a window where embassy staff took my wife's passport. We sat back down and waited about 10-15 minutes before being called back up. The lady was nice enough (not super enthusiastic, but not mean either). She collected all of our documents. Civil documents, relationship proofs, affidavit of support, etc. You name it, she took it. She then explained to us how the conditional green card would work (almost as if she was sure we would receive it). Then we sat back down to wait our turn for the interview with the consular officer.
-Sometime around 1:50-2:00pm, the consular officer called us both up to the window for the interview. He administered the oath to my wife, and immediately began the interview. He was incredibly nice and friendly, and introduced himself as soon as we got to the window. The moment we started talking I knew we were going to be fine. The interview was entirely in English and went something like this:
1. (To me) "So what's it been like living in Romania?" He asks this because I've been a resident in Romania since my wife and I were married.
2. (To my wife) "Tell me how you guys met". My wife told him our story. He asked a few questions for clarification, nothing intense, just a nice conversation to fill in all the details.
3. (To my wife) "How is his family? Have you met them?"
4. (To me) I don't remember exactly how he phrased the question, but he inquired about my work situation (in relation to my affidavit of support). I work for an American company remotely from Romania, so he wanted to verify that this employment would continue. He was perfectly satisfied.
5. (To me) "When do you intend to return to the United States?"
6. (To both of us) "Congratulations on your little one!" One of the pictures we included in our evidence was a pregnancy announcement (so it's clear that he did look through the evidence we provided).
6. (To both of us) "Everything looks completely credible. You will receive your visa sometime early next week."
That was it. The interview lasted less than 5 minutes. Ours definitely went quicker than other spousal visa applicants that went before us, not sure if they had a more complicated situation or what, but ours was an absolute breeze.
For those who must travel to Bucharest for the interview and have bags, I recommend leaving your bags at the Baneasa shopping center (about a 15-20 minute walk south of the embassy). There is a free baggage storage locker area there, close to the food court area. |
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Very Good |
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POE Review: Atlanta
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Description |
| Entry Date : |
2018-09-19 |
| Embassy Review : |
My wife and I landed in Atlanta around 8:30pm. I am the USC and my wife is the beneficiary entering on a CR1. We both went into the non-citizens line together.
We were told that customs declaration forms are no longer required (that was a nice surprise, one less step to worry about). We waited for our turn, then approached the officer. This particular officer must have had pickles for breakfast because he was as apathetic and unwelcoming as they come. I was ashamed that this was my wife's first interaction on American soil.
We gave the officer our passports. He looks at them both, and asks my wife "where is your visa?" We kindly answer that it's on page 3 of her passport. He looks at it, and then says "No, where is your visa?" We just looked at him confused. Then he says "Your visa packet, the sealed envelope, where is it?" So I informed him that our case was online processing and that the embassy doesn't give sealed envelopes for these cases since all files are in the computer. He seemed confused by this (I mean, really? This is your job all day long and you're telling me you've never seen this before?).
He then takes my wife's fingerprints and picture. He stares at his computer, types slowly with 1 finger for a minute or two, then stands up and walks out of the booth. We were confused. Do we follow him? Do we stay where we are? We received no instructions. Then, as if we were stupid, he waves at us to follow him.
We then go to the tripod area. At this point things get better, as we're no longer dealing with Mr. Grumpy Pants. The rest of the officers were very nice and friendly and fully explained everything to us. We waited for about 10-15 minutes before we were called up. The officer explained to us what the CR1 meant, the requirement to remove conditions, etc. He then had both of us sign a piece of paper acknowledging that we understood these requirements. He showed us the stamp that he put in my wife's passport, explained to us that it was just as legally valid as any green card for a period of 1 year. We were then free to go.
Overall I wouldn't say it was difficult, it was just unpleasant. I was amused and disappointed that I had to teach a CBP officer about electronic processing.
The officers never once asked any questions of us regarding our relationship, what we were bringing into the country, etc.
(updated on September 24, 2018) |
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Low |
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