Trav&Shell's US Immigration Timeline

Petitioner's Name: Travis Beneficiary's Name: Richelle VJ Member: Trav&Shell Country: Canada Last Updated: 2023-09-13 Add Comment to Timeline Register or log in to follow this timeline

Immigration Checklist for Travis & Richelle:

USCIS I-130 Petition:       Dept of State IR-1/CR-1 Visa:     USCIS I-751 Petition:   USCIS N-400 Petition:

IR-1/CR-1 Visa Event Date Service Center : California Service Center Transferred? No Consulate : Montreal, Canada Marriage (if applicable): 2011-07-22 I-130 Sent : 2011-08-23 I-130 NOA1 : 2011-08-24 I-130 RFE : I-130 RFE Sent : I-130 Approved : 2012-03-02 NVC Received : 2012-03-21 Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : 2012-04-03 Pay AOS Bill : 2012-04-03 Receive I-864 Package : Send AOS Package : 2012-04-10 Submit DS-261 : 2012-03-31 Receive IV Bill : 2012-05-22 Pay IV Bill : 2012-05-22 Send IV Package : Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : 2012-04-26 Case Completed at NVC : 2012-04-11 NVC Left : 2012-04-12 Consulate Received : 2012-04-12 Packet 3 Received : 2012-04-26 Packet 3 Sent : 2012-04-26 Packet 4 Received : 2012-04-26 Interview Date : 2012-05-22 Interview Result : Approved Second Interview (If Required): Second Interview Result: Visa Received : 2012-05-25 US Entry : 2012-06-09 Comments : And now I'm home :) Processing Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 191 days from your NOA1 date. Your interview took 272 days from your I-130 NOA1 date.

Port of Entry Review Event Date Port of Entry : CDN-USA Border POE Date : 2012-06-09 Got EAD Stamp : Yes,Passport Stamp Biometrics Taken : Yes Harassment Level : 0 Comments : Very smooth POE at YWG - Winnipeg Richardson International Airport, preclearance for my flight to Charlotte. It's so good to be home :)

Lifting Conditions Event Date CIS Office : Vermont Service Center Date Filed : 2014-03-24 NOA Date : 2014-04-07 RFE(s) : 2014-03-27 Bio. Appt. : 2014-05-07 Interview Date : Approval / Denial Date : 2014-11-05 Approved : Yes Got I551 Stamp : Green Card Received : 2014-11-20 Comments : Had to resubmit page 3 of I-751, as it got lost after submission. Also asked for re-signature (3/27). Biometrics Appointment in Charlotte, NC. NOA2 in hand 11/10/2014. Card in hand 11/20/2014.

Citizenship Event Date Service Center : Online CIS Office : Norfolk VA Date Filed : 2023-02-11 NOA Date : 2023-02-11 Bio. Appt. : 2023-03-07 Interview Date : 2023-07-11 Approved : Yes Oath Ceremony : 2023-11-06 Comments :

Member Reviews:

Consulate Review: Montreal, Canada Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Event Description Review Date : May 29, 2012 Embassy Review : My review pretty much mirrors everyone else who interviews in Montreal and passes the interview. No fuss, no muss, and make sure you get to the consulate early. However, my experience is different in that I expedited through NVC. When we arrived, we were the second couple off the elevator (and got C2), but for us this made no difference. We waited almost half an hour for document intake, and they had already called up to C8 before we got to go up the first time. When we finally got called up to window 2, there was nothing in our file - the document intake officer didn't realize that with an expedite, she had to print off our file as everything was sent electronically. We were then sent to sit back down for another 20 minutes (at least), at which point C2 was called to one of the interview windows in error. The interviewing officer asked us why we hadn't even had our documents reviewed yet and we explained they were printing off some of our file as we'd been expedited. The officer told us to go have a seat and he'd look into this for us. About 15 minutes later, we were called back up to window 2. The officer told us they were having difficulties printing off our documents so she'd see what we had and go from there. We started firing papers back and forth, and it turns out we were able to fully complete the file. She then sent us to window 14B (which is the cashier, because we hadn't paid our $230 yet). We paid as soon as we got to window 14B, waited for receipts (you will get 3 till tapes plus a printed receipt), and then were instructed to wait a little more and provide our receipts as needed to the interviewing officer. 5 minutes later, we were called to our window (I believe it was window 8 or 9, but in my excitement I completely forgot which one it was). We were interviewed by a younger blonde female officer with long hair, who was really easygoing. She started by asking Trav about his work (where he works, what position, how much he makes), and then got me to swear in. Then, the interview began. She asked how we met, when we met in person, and she was really interested in the game we were playing when we met (got us to write down the name of it because it intrigued her and she seemed to want to check it out). Then she said "You got married pretty quick!" to which we said "yeah, we just knew" (with dopey grins on our faces, staring at each other). She grinned a little, then asked me "so did you ever think you'd marry an american?" I said in near disbelief "no!". She and Trav both took this opportunity to stare at me and shake their heads, and the interviewer said "what, we're not good enough for you?" We all laughed and I explained that all of my family is here, I never thought I'd be moving so far away from them. The interviewing officer then typed a few things and said "Well, everything looks good on my end. I'm approving your visa, congratulations!" She handed me the infamous "Welcome to the USA" letter and told me to expect my passport within a week or so. I had it back in my hands in 3 days, so she was bang on. All in all, this was a great experience and I wish I'd taken everyone's advice and just relaxed! Rating : Very Good

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