anxiousandwaiting's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Chris
Beneficiary's Name: Karm
VJ Member: anxiousandwaiting
Country: Canada
Last Updated: 2008-06-07
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Immigration Checklist for Chris & Karm:
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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 : |
Montreal, Canada |
| Marriage (if applicable): |
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| I-130 Sent : |
2007-08-14 |
| 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 : |
2007-09-14 |
| 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 : |
2007-11-28 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
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| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
2008-03-05 |
| Interview Date : |
2008-04-23 |
| Interview Result : |
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Second Interview
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2008-04-28 |
| US Entry : |
2008-04-29 |
| Comments : |
Hired a lawyer who handled the in and out of paperwork as I was constantly traveling for work. Made this experience a little less painful... |
Processing
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Port of Entry Review
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| Port of Entry : |
Toronto |
| POE Date : |
2008-04-29 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
Yes,Passport Stamp |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
Rec'd Greencard June 3, 2008 |
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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 : |
April 23, 2008 |
| Embassy Review : |
I got there at 7am and was the third in line. The consulate opened at 7:30am and everyone was very friendly from the beginning. Security handed out a letter and at 7:45am, they took the first four(A-D) up to the 19th floor to start the process. The staff is very helpful and professional. You get called to the window a few times(once to verify and supply documents, then to pay fees, then to have fingerprints). The last time you're called up you go into a booth and meet the officer. I had a very pleasant woman who verified some details, gave me back my documents and then had me take an oath. She asked me one question(how my husband and I met) and then said I was done. She told me I'd receive my passport and visa in a few days. That was it. I was out by 9:30am. The time varies for different people. In the group I went in with, the guy ahead of me was out by 9am. My advice- get there early. Bring something to read(you can bring a magazine) and as long as you have your papers in order- relax. Just make sure you have all the documents you need. I stressed out for the past few months and didn't sleep well last night and was surprised at how easy it was. |
| Rating : |
Very Good |
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Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!
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