CanadianSarah's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Waylon
Beneficiary's Name: Sarah
VJ Member: CanadianSarah
Country: Canada
Last Updated: 2011-07-11
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Immigration Checklist for Waylon & Sarah:
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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 : |
California Service Center |
| Transferred? |
No |
| Consulate : |
Montreal, Canada |
| Marriage (if applicable): |
2007-07-02 |
| I-130 Sent : |
2007-07-12 |
| I-130 NOA1 : |
2007-07-25 |
| I-130 RFE : |
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| I-130 RFE Sent : |
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| I-130 Approved : |
2007-12-14 |
| NVC Received : |
2008-01-02 |
| Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : |
2008-01-28 |
| Pay AOS Bill : |
2008-01-30 |
| Receive I-864 Package : |
2008-02-16 |
| Send AOS Package : |
2008-02-29 |
| Submit DS-261 : |
2008-02-04 |
| Receive IV Bill : |
2008-02-27 |
| Pay IV Bill : |
2008-02-28 |
| Send IV Package : |
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| Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : |
2008-04-24 |
| Case Completed at NVC : |
2008-06-04 |
| NVC Left : |
2008-06-26 |
| Consulate Received : |
2008-06-28 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
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| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
2008-07-15 |
| Interview Date : |
2008-08-20 |
| Interview Result : |
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2008-08-22 |
| US Entry : |
2008-08-27 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-130 was approved in 142 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 392 days from your I-130 NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Detroit |
| POE Date : |
2008-08-27 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
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| Biometrics Taken : |
No |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
I crossed at the Ambassador Bridge. No problems, although there were some Customs Officers being really rude to other people - I was lucky to get a nice man. I was in the office for approx. 35 minutes. |
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Lifting Conditions
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
California Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2010-05-28 |
| NOA Date : |
2010-06-09 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2010-07-29 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2010-09-23 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Green Card Received : |
2010-10-02 |
| Comments : |
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Citizenship
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| Event |
Date |
| Service Center : |
Phoenix AZ Lockbox |
| CIS Office : |
Cincinnati OH |
| Date Filed : |
2011-06-02 |
| NOA Date : |
2011-06-08 by email/2011-06-09 check cashed/2011-06-10 NOA in mail |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2011-06-30 |
| Interview Date : |
2011-08-15 |
| Approved : |
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| Oath Ceremony : |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Montreal, Canada
Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
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| Event |
Description |
| Review Date : |
August 21, 2008 |
| Embassy Review : |
I arrived at the US Consulate at 6:30 am (early I know, but I wanted to be first in line). No one else arrived until 7:15am, but between 7:15 and 7:30 about 20 people arrived. The doors opened at 7:30 and I was the first one in. All I had was my wallet and a binder full of information - the guards appreciated the fact I had my passport and interview letter in hand (thanks VJers for the tip). I walked though security, received the coveted letter A, and went down the stairs to wait for the elevator. At 7:45 the guard came down and allowed those of us with letters to go to the infamous 19th floor. I sat in the waiting chairs and the guard took my letter and passport. At approximately 8:15 I was called to speak to the first woman, we had a lovely informal chat - while she reviewed that all my paperwork was in order (it was, thanks again to everyone here for the tips!!), all she asked for was an updated employment letter from my husband's company (she didn't want any updated tax info, pictures, letters, phone bills, nothing). After about 5 minutes, the woman told me to have a seat in the waiting area again. I was called back to her booth at 8:30 and I had my fingerprints scanned. I went back to the waiting room and was called to another window at 9:00. I walked in and there was a kind looking woman behind the glass. As other people have said, the interview was more like a conversation. The questions I remember being asked are when did you meet, when did he propose, when did you get married, what do you plan on doing when you move to the US, have you looked into health insurance, and where are you going to live. It was very casual and relaxed. The interview/conversation laster about 5 mins. The woman said she was approving my visa and it would be put in my passport and mailed to me. Easy as that! I was out of the consulate by 9:15 - the room had really filled up by then. I would say it was worth it to get there so early and be first in line. Everyone was very nice (even the security guards who were trying to be scary). A very painless experience. |
| Rating : |
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.
** Not all cases are transfered
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