mrs thb's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: T
Beneficiary's Name: L
VJ Member: mrs thb
Country: Canada
Last Updated: 2018-12-04
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Immigration Checklist for T & L:
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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 : |
Texas Service Center |
| Transferred? |
National Benefits Center on 2014-08-08 |
| Consulate : |
Montreal, Canada |
| Marriage (if applicable): |
2013-11-15 |
| I-130 Sent : |
2014-01-30 |
| I-130 NOA1 : |
2014-02-03 |
| I-130 RFE : |
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| I-130 RFE Sent : |
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| I-130 Approved : |
2014-12-03 |
| NVC Received : |
2014-12-30 |
| Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : |
2015-02-10 |
| Pay AOS Bill : |
2015-02-11 |
| Receive I-864 Package : |
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| Send AOS Package : |
2015-02-15 |
| Submit DS-261 : |
2015-02-10 |
| Receive IV Bill : |
2015-02-18 |
| Pay IV Bill : |
2015-02-19 |
| Send IV Package : |
2015-02-15 |
| Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : |
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| Case Completed at NVC : |
2015-04-07 |
| NVC Left : |
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| Consulate Received : |
2015-04-09 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
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| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
2015-04-22 |
| Interview Date : |
2015-05-26 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2015-05-28 |
| US Entry : |
2015-09-25 |
| Comments : |
POE Fort Erie/Buffalo Peace Bridge. Process took close to 1.5 hours partly due to volume of people in Customs and Immigration and CBP not overly familiar with immigration process. Plan your time accordingly. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-130 was approved in 303 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 477 days from your I-130 NOA1 date. |
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Lifting Conditions
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
California Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2017-07-05 |
| NOA Date : |
2017-07-07 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2017-07-28 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2018-11-19 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
Yes |
| Green Card Received : |
2018-11-23 |
| Comments : |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Montreal, Canada
Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
June 30, 2015 |
| Embassy Review : |
Soooo sorry but I've been extremely remiss. The tornado of life sucked me in deep.
I had my interview in late May. Stayed at the Marriott Courtyard, 3 minutes from the embassy. I got in line at 7:35 for a 8:30 interview. They just started shuffling people into the building. Many people were turned away, making the line advance quickly. Many were spouses and others too early. I got #12. I was upstairs by 7:50 and out by 9:20. Was able to take the 747 back to the airport and catch an earlier (noon) flight to yyz.
Nothing new to report other than some pointers. Best not to expect protocol to be followed as others posted.
a) The officers let many people in with handbags, purses and pouches along with paper files...and they were not checked in like cell phones. The interviewees were allowed to bring them up to the 19th floor.
b) The security guard at the front door may not be thorough as they need to be. The guard was not screening candidates about computers, ipads, etc and several people ahead of me, who had them, backed up the security line check. They were sent away. The inside security guard disciplined the door guard. Good for me because I was now ahead a few more people!
c) The lady checking interview times and handing out numbers also isn't as thorough. A beneficiary 3 people before me had a terrible experience and I doubt she was a VJ member. First she was sent away for having an ipad then when she returned she discovered she did not get a number, so she had to return to the front doors to retrieve a number. I was given #12 so I suspect she could have been number #10. When she returned she was #22. Bet she spent the whole day there. So, ASK for a number if you're not given one.
d) They do let spouses up. Not sure of the reasons but a couple who was asked to move clearly stated they wanted to sit together. There was a buzz in the room after this and I over heard people commenting why "he" was let in.
e) Like this entire process-no rhyme or reason-numbers are called out of order for both p of arts of the interview. As I arrived up the elevator and sat down they started calling numbers. I was the 5th number to be called. Don't expect the numbers to be called in the same order for the 2nd part either. Other numbers were called before mine (that were called after mine for the 1st part).
f) Sit in the area posted or you will be instructed to move regardless of availability of seats. There are 3 areas: non-immigrant (far right as you walk out of the elevator), immigrant (middle) and US citizens (far left).
g) Expect to witness denials. There were 2 while I sat and waited. However awful as they appear remain optimistic and approach the 2nd part with enthusiasm. The 2nd CO was charming and super sweet. We joked. I wonder if it went so smoothly because I was confident, relaxed and happy...or if he is just that sweet.
h) Expect rattled people from the US citizen area and be pleasantly surprised if its quiet. Although it was a good distraction and helped pass the time, there were disgruntled people waiting for service and assistance. One family in particular was obnoxious and it surprised me they weren't escorted out.
i) Not many people showed up with stacks of documents, nor did I. So in my opinion best to keep it light and not have stacks of 'proof of relationship' docs with you. Do carry a copy of spouse's divorce decree should they have one. I was asked to show it but it was immediately returned.
Most of all relax 
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| Rating : |
Very Good |
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Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!
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