JustGo's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: David
Beneficiary's Name: Kornrawee
VJ Member: JustGo
Country: Thailand
Last Updated: 2010-05-06
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Immigration Checklist for David & Kornrawee:
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USCIS I-130 Petition:
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Dept of State IR-2 Visa:
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USCIS I-751 Petition:
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USCIS N-400 Petition:
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IR-2 Visa
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| Service Center : |
Texas Service Center |
| Transferred? |
No |
| Consulate : |
Armenia |
| Marriage (if applicable): |
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| I-130 Sent : |
2010-01-15 |
| I-130 NOA1 : |
2010-01-22 |
| I-130 RFE : |
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| I-130 RFE Sent : |
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| I-130 Approved : |
2010-03-30 |
| 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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| Submit DS-261 : |
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| Receive IV Bill : |
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| Send IV Package : |
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| Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : |
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| Consulate Received : |
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| Packet 3 Received : |
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Second Interview
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Processing
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Your I-130 was approved in 67 days from your NOA1 date. |
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Member Reviews:
Local US CIS Office Review: San Francisco CA
Review Topic: cis_topic
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| Event |
Description |
| Review Date : |
June 30, 2008 |
| Embassy Review : |
Note: As mentioned by other posters, cell phones with cameras are not permitted in the building. On a previous visit, the security guard told us that we could check our phones at the coffee shop across the street from the Washington St entrance for about $2 or $3.
We arrived about 40 minutes early for our appointment on June 22, and went up to the AOS unit on the 3rd floor. Signed in, and waited about 45 minutes before we were called in by the interviewer.
The interviewer escorted us to an office/interview room, swore us in, and checked passports/IDs. Our complete file (about 1.5 inches thick!) was already open on the desk, and I could see that there were documents in there that looked like they went all the way back to the original 129F that I had submitted.
I had brought all the requested documentation (much of it copies of documentation submitted earlier with other applications/petitions), but the interviewer said that none of it was really necessary other than something like a bill or statement of an account that showed both of our names. The file on the desk already had all of the other "proof of relationship" documents (such as a couple of photos) that were submitted with the original visa application in Bangkok.
The interviewer was very personable, and put us at ease right away. My wife's English is only fair, and her being a little nervous, she was having a little difficulty understanding some of the discussion and questions. Not to worry, as the interviewer didn't mind me re-phrasing questions in english using words that I knew my wife would understand.
We were prepared for some "strange" questions that might be asked to verify that our marriage is genuine and we really live together. Some of our friends and relatives were asked questions like this, but in our case - the interviewer only asked questions for which the answers were already provided by us on the applications and petitions we had previously filed. (Questions like: "what's your phone number?", "what's your address?" and "when did you arrive in the US?". Due to her nervousness, my wife struggled a little with pronunciation of her answers, but the interviewer was extremely patient with her, even helping her with words she mispronounced.
After just a few questions for both of us, and a little chitchat, the interviewer informed us that my wife's AOS was approved, and that she would receive her green card in 2-3 weeks. The interviewer then collected the Advanced Parole document we had, along with the I-94 from her passport. We received the green card in the mail about 10 days later.
I get the feeling that these experienced immigration officers can get a good feeling for people who are legitimately married and following the immigration course in good faith, primarily by looking through the files. We've been doing everything "by the book", and we are very happy with this experience.
Additionally, we've been to this CIS office twice before to straighten out problems that were caused by either the MSC or the national service center. I have to say, that in all 3 visits, the officers we spoke with were outstanding - showing empathy, respect and courtesy.
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| Harassment Level : |
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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