BeansOnToast's US Immigration Timeline

Petitioner's Name: R Beneficiary's Name: V VJ Member: BeansOnToast Country: United Kingdom Last Updated: 2024-10-31 Add Comment to Timeline Register or log in to follow this timeline

Immigration Checklist for R & V:

USCIS I-130 Petition:       Dept of State IR-1/CR-1 Visa:     USCIS I-751 Petition:   USCIS N-400 Petition:

IR-1/CR-1 Visa Event Date Service Center : Nebraska Service Center Transferred? No Consulate : London, United Kingdom Marriage (if applicable): 2020-07-07 I-130 Sent : 2020-07-14 I-130 NOA1 : 2020-07-27 I-130 RFE : I-130 RFE Sent : I-130 Approved : 2020-10-05 NVC Received : 2020-10-09 Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : 2020-10-09 Pay AOS Bill : 2020-10-09 Receive I-864 Package : Send AOS Package : 2020-10-17 Submit DS-261 : 2020-10-17 Receive IV Bill : 2020-10-09 Pay IV Bill : 2020-10-09 Send IV Package : 2020-10-17 Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : 2021-02-11 Case Completed at NVC : 2020-10-20 NVC Left : 2021-02-11 Consulate Received : 2021-02-11 Packet 3 Received : 2021-02-11 Packet 3 Sent : 2021-02-11 Packet 4 Received : 2021-02-11 Interview Date : 2021-03-09 Interview Result : Approved Second Interview (If Required): Second Interview Result: Visa Received : 2021-03-16 US Entry : 2021-03-24 Comments : Medical in London: February 25, 2021 USCIS Fee Paid: March 16, 2021 Social Security Card: April 3, 2021 GREEN CARD PROCESS: Fee Paid: March 16, 2021 POE: March 24, 2021 in Atlanta Card Produced: June 28, 2021 Card Mailed: June 29, 2021 Card Picked Up by USPS: June 30, 2021 Card Delivered: July 2, 2021 Processing Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 70 days from your NOA1 date. Your interview took 225 days from your I-130 NOA1 date.

Port of Entry Review Event Date Port of Entry : Atlanta POE Date : 2021-03-24 Got EAD Stamp : Biometrics Taken : No Harassment Level : 0 Comments : I arrived in the US on 24 March from the UK. Due to COVID and being from a country affected by a travel ban, there was a block on my passport that the person at the Delta counter had to have removed by calling some personnel within the US. This was an easy process. It was suggested that I may need to show my marriage certificate so I had it handy, but it was not requested. After I landed and arrived at the immigration hall, I approached the officer (there was no queue — it was very empty) and told them I was entering on the CR1 visa. They took the passport, asked me to lower my mask, and placed the passport in a purple folder and told me to follow a CBP officer. I was instructed to have a seat and wait for my name to be called. Within 5 minutes, I was called up to the desk where they had me sign a slip of paper ensuring I was aware of the need to remove conditions in two years. After this, I sat back down and waited to be called again. Not long after, I was summoned again and the officer confirmed the address and phone number where the green card will be sent. He returned my stamped passport and that was all! Everyone was very friendly, and I was very lucky to arrive at a time where they were not busy at all. Also, on the visa itself, there was an annotation that stated, “Class B Req. ATTN. of USPHS at POE.” This was presumably because of a former standard depression diagnosis. We were concerned about this causing issues at POE, but no one ever mentioned it.

Lifting Conditions Event Date CIS Office : Texas Service Center Date Filed : 2022-12-30 NOA Date : 2023-01-05 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : 2024-10-28 Interview Date : Approval / Denial Date : 2024-10-31 Approved : Yes Got I551 Stamp : Green Card Received : Comments : December 24, 2022: 90-day window opened December 27, 2022: Sent via USPS to Phoenix Lockbox December 29, 2022: Delivered December 30, 2022: Case received notice January 5, 2023: Text message confirmation January 6, 2023: Money order cashed January 11, 2023: NOA1 letter received, dated January 4, 2023 April 12, 2023: 48-month extension letter received October 23, 2024: Biometrics appointment letter October 28, 2024: Biometrics October 31, 2024: New Card is Being Produced Approved without interview!!!!!

Member Reviews:

Consulate Review: London, United Kingdom Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Event Description Review Date : March 16, 2021 Embassy Review : The day before the interview, 8 March, I traveled to London via train and stayed at the Travelodge Vauxhall. As many others have stated, it is far from anything special, but it provided a comfortable place to stay and immense peace of mind getting ready for the interview. I even paid extra for a late 2pm checkout just in case, but it was far from necessary. The interview was scheduled for 9 March at 9:30am. Around 8:45, I began walking to the Embassy. It took right around 10 minutes. Immediately, people were already queued in the line and I decided to join them instead of waiting around any longer. I expected to be turned away for being so early, but the officer checked my DS-260 and passport, and wrote “IV 9:30” plus their initials on the DS-260, and directed me toward the South Pavilion doors. Here, I underwent airport-style security, and entered the notoriously heavy doors (that were not as heavy as anticipated). I then approached the desk and the person behind requested the DS-260. She provided a slip of paper with my number and directed me toward the lifts, and to turn left and left again after exiting them. When I exited the lift, I noticed that my number was already on the screen, summoning me to counter number 20. Here, they asked for my Passport, Marriage Certificate, Birth Certificate, Police Certificate, and a Passport Photo — no copies and all documents were returned. Since I arrived early, this portion was complete at approximately 9:20, 10 minutes before I was even scheduled. I returned to my seat and waited for my number to appear on the screen again. Within 10 minutes, which felt like a lifetime, I was directed to counter number 22 for the interview. There, I was greeted by a friendly officer with an intense stare lol. She swore me in and the interview began. The questions she asked were: 1.) How did you meet your spouse? 2.) Did you travel to meet her first? 3.) What do you/your spouse do for a living? As many others have said, it like felt more of a conversation than an interrogation, but she was typing my answers the entire time. After these questions, she said that everything was in order and she was approving the visa! The entire process was completed by 9:50. Overall, everything was as quick and easy as everyone says! I think it is worth mentioning that we had a slightly different financial situation than others, but that was not an issue! The I-864 was based solely on cash assets, and this was a concern going into the interview. This was never even mentioned at any point in the interview. The supporting documents previously uploaded to CEAC were 12 months of bank statements, proof of where the assets came from, and a signed letter from the Petitioner’s bank branch manager confirming the assets. Since they were previously uploaded, it was not mentioned at the interview. We also had a previous K1 visa (same petitioner/beneficiary) that fell through due to COVID-19. This was also a nonissue that was not mentioned. One week later, 16 March, I received the passport with the visa and plan to enter the US in Atlanta mid next week! Overall, an incredibly easy and seamless process! (Review posted twice because of previously wrong topic — admins, feel free to remove other post. Thanks!) Rating : Very Good

POE Review: Atlanta Event Description Entry Date : 2021-03-24 Embassy Review : I arrived in the US on 24 March from the UK. Due to COVID and being from a country affected by a travel ban, there was a block on my passport that the person at the Delta counter had to have removed by calling some personnel within the US. This was an easy process. It was suggested that I may need to show my marriage certificate so I had it handy, but it was not requested. After I landed and arrived at the immigration hall, I approached the officer (there was no queue — it was very empty) and told them I was entering on the CR1 visa. They took the passport, asked me to lower my mask, and placed the passport in a purple folder and told me to follow a CBP officer. I was instructed to have a seat and wait for my name to be called. Within 5 minutes, I was called up to the desk where they had me sign a slip of paper ensuring I was aware of the need to remove conditions in two years. After this, I sat back down and waited to be called again. Not long after, I was summoned again and the officer confirmed the address and phone number where the green card will be sent. He returned my stamped passport and that was all! Everyone was very friendly, and I was very lucky to arrive at a time where they were not busy at all. Also, on the visa itself, there was an annotation that stated, “Class B Req. ATTN. of USPHS at POE.” This was presumably because of a former standard depression diagnosis. We were concerned about this causing issues at POE, but no one ever mentioned it. Harassment Level : Low

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