millenniums's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: L
Beneficiary's Name: S
VJ Member: millenniums
Country: Pakistan
Last Updated: 2020-04-05
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Immigration Checklist for L & S:
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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 : |
Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Marriage (if applicable): |
2018-12-24 |
| I-130 Sent : |
2019-02-01 |
| I-130 NOA1 : |
2019-02-14 |
| I-130 RFE : |
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| I-130 RFE Sent : |
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| I-130 Approved : |
2019-08-19 |
| NVC Received : |
2019-11-25 |
| 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 : |
2020-02-07 |
| Case Completed at NVC : |
2020-01-10 |
| 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 : |
2020-03-06 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2020-03-16 |
| US Entry : |
2020-03-20 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-130 was approved in 186 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 386 days from your I-130 NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Los Angeles |
| POE Date : |
2020-03-20 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
Yes,Passport Stamp |
| Biometrics Taken : |
No |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
Super simple, very nice immigration officer who just asked us how long we've been married and then had a conversation with us about long haul flights and how tough they are. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Islamabad, Pakistan
Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
March 6, 2020 |
| Embassy Review : |
My husband's interview time was for 7:30am. We reached the diplomatic enclave around 5:15am-- we were the fourth car in line waiting for the gates to open. Around 6:30am, the gates opened and everyone started lining up for entry into the building. Once we entered, my husband and I checked in (200 rupees were taken) and got our shuttle tickets (2000 rupees were taken, so 1000 rupees per person for a round trip).
I knew it was a 50/50 chance I would be able to enter into the embassy with him, but since we were on the first shuttle out, I decided to take that chance. Unfortunately, I was not let in to the embassy and found a spot on one of the two benches outside the embassy. The benches filled up quick, so if you know you can't go into the embassy and you arrive later than 6:00am, it may not be worth it to take the shuttle to the embassy since you'll just have to stand.
My husband was called to four separate windows, each requiring a different purpose (document requests, biometrics, interview languge selection, and the final interview). He was asked only three questions:
1. How long have you been married?
2. What does your wife do in the U.S.?
3. What do you do here in Pakistan?
His interviewer disappeared a few times during his interview, which confused my husband, but he said it was all good in the end. The interviewer said we were a smart couple and that we were approved. Took his passport and estimated he would get it back in 3 weeks.
Overall, it was a fast and efficient process. My husband went in after 7:00 and finished up around 9:00. One thing to note though is that my husband said every person who interviewed before him that day (around ~10 people) were all rejected and that he was the first approval of the day. Don't know why that is and why my husband wasn't asked as many questions as some other people here on Visajourney.
Nonetheless, we are incredibly thankful our journey has come to its end. Hope our online status changes soon and we receive the passport sooner rather than later! |
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Very Good |
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Timeline Comments: 17Salam. When is your interview date March 9 or March 6 ?
March 6th! I'm not on Fb messenger
How can I reach you for more info about your interview ?
My spouse hasn't had the interview yet so I don't have any info. Feel free to message me directly on this site
I sent you a personal message. We can talk there
That's fine. Sure I will do that
I don't know how to check personal msg on this site
What questions do you have?
Not now after your wife interview. My interview is on 9th marvh
I will post a review of my husband's interview. If you look at the top of your screen, you should be able to find your inbox. That's where I messaged you
Congrates. What original documents they asked ?
Did u receive ur passport with visa stamped?
Yes! We received his passport with his Visa stamped ten days after his interview date (March 6 was interview, received passport on March 16, entered US on March 20)
did they allow petitioner in embassy
No, I wasn't allowed inside with my husband.
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