Tesco's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: tesco
Beneficiary's Name: bird
VJ Member: Tesco
Country: United Kingdom
Last Updated: 2025-03-21
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Immigration Checklist for tesco & bird:
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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 : |
Nebraska Service Center |
| Transferred? |
Vermont Service Center on 2020-02-03 |
| Consulate : |
London, United Kingdom |
| Marriage (if applicable): |
2018-04-19 |
| I-130 Sent : |
2019-06-17 |
| I-130 NOA1 : |
2019-06-19 |
| I-130 RFE : |
2020-02-18 |
| I-130 RFE Sent : |
2020-02-20 |
| I-130 Approved : |
2020-03-17 |
| NVC Received : |
2020-04-22 |
| Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : |
2020-04-22 |
| Pay AOS Bill : |
2024-01-19 |
| Receive I-864 Package : |
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| Send AOS Package : |
2024-02-05 |
| Submit DS-261 : |
2024-02-12 |
| Receive IV Bill : |
2020-04-22 |
| Pay IV Bill : |
2024-01-19 |
| Send IV Package : |
2024-02-28 |
| Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : |
2024-03-15 |
| Case Completed at NVC : |
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| 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 : |
2025-01-14 |
| Interview Result : |
Denied
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Second Interview
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2025-01-15 |
| Second Interview Result: |
Approved |
| Visa Received : |
2025-01-22 |
| US Entry : |
2025-03-11 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-130 was approved in 272 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 2036 days from your I-130 NOA1 date. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: London, United Kingdom
Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
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| Review Date : |
January 27, 2025 |
| Embassy Review : |
I arrived into Paddington Railway station 2 ½ hours prior to my Embassy appointment. Once outside I then ordered an Uber, which astonishingly arrived in less than 2 minutes. Jumped in and made the 30-minute journey to Ponton Road. The first thing that really hit me was the incredibly long que, which spanned as far as the eye could see, back, (almost) to the Embassy Gardens and water feature on Nine Elms Lane.
I did notice that those in the que were grasping DS-160 Confirmation forms. I went directly to the red visa check in awning, right by the Consular Services entry doors and showed them my DS-260 and passport. Fully expecting instruction on what to do, they moved the stanchions out of the way and asked me to go straight through, (after marking me off a single page typed appointment list – remembering here that I was the best part of 2 hours early). I went through security, where someone was asking if anyone had a laptop, (no one did) and then out of the secondary door, through the small garden area to another door which this time gives entry into the Embassy proper. I gave the lady on reception my DS-260 & courier confirmation and received a ticket number and then given instructions on how to get to the Immigrant Visa area. The instructions were easy to follow and I made my way up to the first floor and eventual areas, (windows 20 to 24 from memory). My number was called after 15 minutes where I saw a very nice woman who asked for civil documents. I was then asked to take a seat and I’d then be called for the interview.
Very soon afterwards, I was called to another window for swearing in and questioning, (all nice questions that you will know the answers to). Although I was given the verbal approval that I was ok, the Consular required additional documentation, so no visa that day, (had to wait another week to receive the passport/visa back via courier).
I left the Embassy and then ordered an Uber for my trip back to Paddington Station. I only booked a single, ticket, as you have no real idea of when business for the day will be over. As soon as I got to the station, I booked a ticket there and then. I did purchase a Rail Card prior to my Visa Medical, which paid for itself twice over. Considering the Embassy Appointment too, I saved loads. Ultimately, it’s tricky to avoid ‘peak’ travel times and expensive ticket costs.
The U.S. Embassy is utterly beautiful, lovely gardens and super nice and helpful staff.
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Timeline Comments: 5 Tesco on 2020-02-14 said: An RFE on its way to me according to www.uscis.gov. The positive part though, from transferring NSC to VSC there was action in 10 days. At least the case has been looked at, even if not in the way I would like!
Tesco on 2020-02-20 said: So the RFE, states that the Decree Absolute is a summary and not the real thing. I sent a covering letter and a notice from the English Courts and Tribunal Service indicated that certificate D37 is the Decree Absolute, None the less, I included a fresh copy of form D37, highlighting the 'D37' mark and other working that indicates the marriage was dissolved. Off to the Post Office!
Ouch, an RFE. Well, at least they are looking at your case! Good luck you guys!
Hi guys! Did you ever make it through the NVC process?
Tesco on 2022-03-30 said: Immigrant Visa on indefinite hold. I relocated to the U.K to spend time with spouse. Will see if DCF is a possibility as we will be looking at re-starting the process. Things to find out such as does the I-130 expire, can I continue via DCF, just the IV part, or need to start the entire process over again - OR worse submit I-130 back in the U.S and endure a second long wait.
COVID has an awful lot to answer to!
*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
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** Not all cases are transfered
ver 5.0
IsItLekker on 2020-02-27 said: