Arlington's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Michael
Beneficiary's Name: Marianela
VJ Member: Arlington
Country: Ecuador
Last Updated: 2012-08-28
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Immigration Checklist for Michael & Marianela:
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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 : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Transferred? |
No |
| Consulate : |
Quito, Ecuador |
| Marriage (if applicable): |
2007-09-22 |
| I-130 Sent : |
2007-10-10 |
| I-130 NOA1 : |
2008-01-11 |
| I-130 RFE : |
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| I-130 RFE Sent : |
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| I-130 Approved : |
2008-06-03 |
| NVC Received : |
2008-06-09 |
| Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : |
2008-06-17 |
| Pay AOS Bill : |
2008-06-17 |
| Receive I-864 Package : |
2008-06-20 |
| Send AOS Package : |
2008-06-20 |
| Submit DS-261 : |
2008-06-12 |
| Receive IV Bill : |
2008-07-09 |
| Pay IV Bill : |
2008-07-09 |
| Send IV Package : |
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| Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : |
2008-07-11 |
| Case Completed at NVC : |
2008-07-30 |
| NVC Left : |
2008-08-14 |
| Consulate Received : |
2008-08-18 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
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| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
2008-08-16 |
| Interview Date : |
2008-09-24 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2008-09-30 |
| US Entry : |
2008-10-04 |
| Comments : |
SS card received 2008-10-16; Green card received 2008-11-20 |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-130 was approved in 144 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 257 days from your I-130 NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Miami |
| POE Date : |
2008-10-04 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
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Lifting Conditions
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2010-07-08 |
| NOA Date : |
2010-07-12 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2010-09-01 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2010-11-03 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Green Card Received : |
2010-11-06 |
| Comments : |
No problems, with the help of VJ. |
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Citizenship
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| Event |
Date |
| Service Center : |
Dallas/Lewisville TX Lockbox |
| CIS Office : |
Washington DC |
| Date Filed : |
2011-07-08 |
| NOA Date : |
2011-07-12 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2011-08-19 |
| Interview Date : |
2012-01-30 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
2012-09-27 |
| Comments : |
Went for early biometrics on 08-12-2011. Got interview letter on 12-27-2011, almost 4 and 1/2 months later. Interview at Fairfax office went very smooth; less than 25 minutes. Because of name change, had to have another name check, which took another 5 months! Got oath date at InfoPass appointment (just in time to register to vote!). |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
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Description |
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November 20, 2008 |
| Embassy Review : |
All went well; undoubtedly the advice given regarding the REQUIRED presence of the U.S. citizen at the interview was INDISPENSIBLE for our excellent outcome. A well-labeled packet of photos seemed to be very beneficial. Detailed records regarding telephone calls and a transcribed file of text messages and emails were reviewed carefully and benefited our case, without a doubt. But, as noted elsewhere on this forum, they won't look at your phone records if the U.S. citizen is not present at the first contact interview. |
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Very Good |
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POE Review: Miami
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Description |
| Entry Date : |
2008-10-04 |
| Embassy Review : |
It went OK. No problems, just slow. She was in the office for 3 hours . . . just sitting, . . . waiting. She said she had to go to the bathroom really bad, but didn't want to lose her place in the line by being out of the room when they called her name.  Also her cell phone (PORTA pre-paid) didn't get a signal in the U.S., which was unexpected--so we couldn't communicate at all, which was frustrating for me. |
| Harassment Level : |
Low |
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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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