eilten's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Phil
Beneficiary's Name: Eadaoin
VJ Member: eilten
Country: Ireland
Last Updated: 2020-10-21
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Immigration Checklist for Phil & Eadaoin:
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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 : |
Texas Service Center |
| Transferred? |
No |
| Consulate : |
London, United Kingdom |
| Marriage (if applicable): |
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| I-130 Sent : |
2020-03-29 |
| I-130 NOA1 : |
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| I-130 RFE : |
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| I-130 RFE Sent : |
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| I-130 Approved : |
2020-06-29 |
| NVC Received : |
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| 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 : |
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| Case Completed at NVC : |
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| NVC Left : |
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| Consulate Received : |
2020-06-16 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
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| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
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| Interview Date : |
2020-10-21 |
| Interview Result : |
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Second Interview
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: London, United Kingdom
Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
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| Event |
Description |
| Review Date : |
October 21, 2020 |
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I arrived 25mins early and joined the security line. There was a couple with a laptop that caused some issues (they're not allowed in the embassy) so I was glad I had remembered not to take one with me. When I told the security officer at the door that I was there for a visa interview he took my passport and appointment confirmation email print-out. He checked me off a list and had me lower my mask to verify I matched my passport photo. I also had to show him that my phone was active by opening any random App.
Once inside I went through the security screening. No problems there, very polite team. I had to drink some of my water to show it was safe to consume and then I was passed through to the main compound.
At the reception desk, they checked my appointment letter and passport again. Here I was given a sticker with my "number" on it and told to take the lift to the 2nd floor. Once upstairs I was directed to a waiting area around the corner and told to listen for my number (they also have screens directing people to the right desk).
After 20mins or so I was called to the window to review my paperwork. Very routine she just needed to make sure I had everything required. If you can, bring copies of the civil documents (police certs, birth certs, marriage certs) so they don't need to bother making their own. She took the copies and originals and placed them in a folder, ticking everything off a list as I went. Took some fingerprints with the digital scanner. Then she gave me a form to take to a different window to pay the $325 for the visa. Here, I used my UK Debit card, no issues. I was given a receipt and told to wait for my number again.
After 10mins or so I was called to a different window for my interview. It started with an oath to tell the truth. She asked about where/when I met my husband and where we live now. Why we were moving back to the US (I had a green card previously so they wanted to know why I gave it up and wanted another one now). She asked if my daughter had a consulate record of birth abroad and a US passport (yes). Very routine questions, if you actually lived your own life there should be no problem answering these so don't be too nervous.
Very friendly process and encouraging rapport throughout. My visa has not yet been issued as I need to provide an official translation of one of my documents but there were no issues with this and she gave me instructions on how to upload a scanned version once I have it.
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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.
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