ernie's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Ernie
Beneficiary's Name: Cathy
VJ Member: ernie
Country: Canada
Last Updated: 2007-08-04
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Immigration Checklist for Ernie & Cathy:
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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? |
No |
| Consulate : |
Montreal, Canada |
| Marriage (if applicable): |
2006-08-05 |
| I-130 Sent : |
2006-08-15 |
| I-130 NOA1 : |
2006-09-07 |
| I-130 RFE : |
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| I-130 RFE Sent : |
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| I-130 Approved : |
2006-10-31 |
| NVC Received : |
2006-11-20 |
| Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : |
2006-12-2 |
| Pay AOS Bill : |
2006-12-4 |
| Receive I-864 Package : |
2007-01-6 |
| Send AOS Package : |
2007-01-21 |
| Submit DS-261 : |
2007-02-15 |
| Receive IV Bill : |
2007-01-01 |
| Pay IV Bill : |
2007-01-05 |
| Send IV Package : |
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| Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : |
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| Case Completed at NVC : |
2007-03-05 |
| NVC Left : |
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| Consulate Received : |
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| Packet 3 Received : |
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| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
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| Interview Date : |
2007-04-25 |
| Interview Result : |
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Second Interview
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2007-04-30 |
| US Entry : |
2007-05-20 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-130 was approved in 54 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 230 days from your I-130 NOA1 date. |
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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 25, 2007 |
| Embassy Review : |
My wife and I stayed across the street at La Tour Centre Ville. 514-866-8861. Parking is underground for $16.50 per day. It was a nice room with a Kitchenette that we reserved online for $80.00 CAD.
Hotel staff told us that we could check out after the "12:00 check out time" if our interview lasted longer than that.
According to reviews, this Hotel is a lot nicer than Travelodge or Days Inn a few blocks away.
The Hotel Staff was friendly and informed us that briefcases, satchels, and large purses are not allowed in the consulate.
This was helpful advice.
When we arrived at the entrance to the Consulate, a security officer was at the door having people line up on the side walk and informing attendees that their briefcases, and backpacks, etc. were not allowed inside. People started scattering in all directions to find a place to check their packs/and big purses. Some had to walk 5 blocks or so till they found someone willing to check it.
No electronics of any kind are accepted. This includes cell phones, automatic car door openers, flashlights, etc.
It appears that security begins checking people in at 8:00 even though the door says "8:30."
We waited in the lobby for about three hours. This included being called to present our paperwork that we had brought along, followed by the actual interview.
Our Xpress-post envelope was too small even though I had specifically asked for the right size. This means that you must make sure that the envelope matches the dimensions and not rely on a Canada Post employee to get you the right size envelope.
The consular officer was very nice, apologetic for the long wait, and after a few pointed questions we were on our way.
Some waited in the lobby a lot longer than what we did.
Ernie and Cathy
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Moderate |
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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.
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