Christopher R.'s US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Chris
Beneficiary's Name: Mariami
VJ Member: Christopher R.
Country: Georgia
Last Updated: 2015-07-13
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Immigration Checklist for Chris & Mariami:
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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? |
Texas Service Center |
| Consulate : |
Georgia |
| Marriage (if applicable): |
2009-12-09 |
| I-130 Sent : |
2010-07-28 |
| I-130 NOA1 : |
2010-08-09 |
| I-130 RFE : |
2011-02-09 |
| I-130 RFE Sent : |
2011-02-28 |
| I-130 Approved : |
2011-03-02 |
| NVC Received : |
2011-03-11 |
| Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : |
2011-03-15 |
| Pay AOS Bill : |
2011-03-15 |
| Receive I-864 Package : |
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| Send AOS Package : |
2011-04-07 |
| Submit DS-261 : |
2011-04-07 |
| Receive IV Bill : |
2011-03-15 |
| Pay IV Bill : |
2011-03-15 |
| Send IV Package : |
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| Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : |
2011-03-18 |
| Case Completed at NVC : |
2011-05-06 |
| NVC Left : |
2011-05-13 |
| Consulate Received : |
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| Packet 3 Received : |
2011-05-13 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
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| Interview Date : |
2011-06-15 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2011-06-21 |
| US Entry : |
2011-06-22 |
| Comments : |
The interview lasted about 10 minutes. The interviewer asked personal questions about me, her husband. She knew everything about me, so it was very easy and fast. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-130 was approved in 205 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 310 days from your I-130 NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Chicago |
| POE Date : |
2011-06-22 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
Yes,Passport Stamp |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
My wife waited to be called up for a long time, due to the number of people there at the time. She was called, gave her paperwork, they fingerprinted her, and she was on her way. It was quite fast. |
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Lifting Conditions
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
California Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2013-03-23 |
| NOA Date : |
2013-03-28 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2013-05-15 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2013-07-29 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
Yes |
| Green Card Received : |
2013-08-10 |
| Comments : |
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Citizenship
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| Event |
Date |
| Service Center : |
Phoenix AZ Lockbox |
| CIS Office : |
Denver CO |
| Date Filed : |
2014-06-24 |
| NOA Date : |
2014-06-27 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2014-07-21 |
| Interview Date : |
2015-04-09 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
2015-04-18 |
| Comments : |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Georgia
Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
June 15, 2011 |
| Embassy Review : |
She had her embassy interview last night. The interviewer spoke only English, so my wife spoke to him in English. They asked some very basic questions (How did we meet, if she has talked to my family, my mother's name, etc.) and did ask us about the tourist visa we tried to get last year. She was honest and said that we did not know what to do back at the time. The interview was very brief (less than 10 minutes!). The interview was very impressed with her English, and asked her where she learned it from. She told him from an early age, but talking to me everyday for 2 years for hours a day has helped a lot!
He wrote in big words "APPROVED" on her visa application, and gave us the 2nd best piece of news that her visa will be done by this week or Monday at the latest! So I called the airline and made the change so my wonderful wife will be here in Colorado next Wednesday! I can't wait!
Although we brought lots of pics, they never looked at them. I showed a travel itinerary that was backed up by scans of my passport, but without the original, or have a notarized copy of the passport, they did not believe that I had been to Georgia 10 times in 2 years (which is the truth, but as a suggestion, make sure you have more solid documentation about your travel - ticket stubs, notarized passport copies, etc.).
I think the key to this interview was her ability to answer all personal questions about me (the USC) and being able to not be nervous or scared when answering questions. Speaking fluent English was a big bonus. |
| Rating : |
Good |
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Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!
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