Liza E P's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Liza
Beneficiary's Name: Todd
VJ Member: Liza E P
Country: South Africa
Last Updated: 2015-01-24
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Immigration Checklist for Liza & Todd :
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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? |
No |
| Consulate : |
South Africa |
| Marriage (if applicable): |
2012-03-14 |
| I-130 Sent : |
2012-05-18 |
| I-130 NOA1 : |
2012-05-22 |
| I-130 RFE : |
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| I-130 RFE Sent : |
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| I-130 Approved : |
2012-08-28 |
| NVC Received : |
2012-09-10 |
| Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : |
2012-09-21 |
| Pay AOS Bill : |
2012-09-24 |
| Receive I-864 Package : |
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| Send AOS Package : |
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| Submit DS-261 : |
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| Receive IV Bill : |
2012-09-21 |
| Pay IV Bill : |
2012-09-24 |
| Send IV Package : |
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| Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : |
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| Case Completed at NVC : |
2012-11-09 |
| NVC Left : |
2012-11-16 |
| Consulate Received : |
2012-11-21 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
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| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
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| Interview Date : |
2012-12-04 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2012-12-05 |
| US Entry : |
2012-12-14 |
| Comments : |
Everything went very smoothly as soon as i got my interview date: the interview, the travelling and POE was just fine!
It has all been worth it - I am so happy and grateful to finally be with my husband and to start a new life here with him :) |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-130 was approved in 98 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 196 days from your I-130 NOA1 date. |
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Lifting Conditions
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
California Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2014-09-25 |
| NOA Date : |
2014-10-04 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2014-10-21 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2015-01-19 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Green Card Received : |
2015-01-23 |
| Comments : |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: South Africa
Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
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| Event |
Description |
| Review Date : |
December 5, 2012 |
| Embassy Review : |
I got to the Johannesburg American Consulate at 12:30 for the 1pm appointment. Waited outside til they let us in one by one, dropped of my cell phone and medical sealed envelope at the security check, then proceeded to the main area to wait.
It took very quickly- there was hardly anyone there and everyone was very efficient and friendly.
I was called up to a window to give my fingerprints and 2 x colour U.S passport size photos. The lady at that window asked me some detailed questions about my relationship with my husband, where we met, how long , what we both did for work, etc. She asked my for a copy of the Affadavit of Support which I had, and all his tax transcripts which I did not have. I told her they should have this as he had sent them to the NVC and they had approved that part of our application. She seemed ok with this.
Then, that was over and she told me to wait by window 7. Then a lovely man who had interviewed me for my visitor visa in June (which got denied) interviewed me again. I had to raise my right hand and swear that all I was about to say was the truth. I used the telephone as everyone is waiting there and can hear you if you talk loudly...and some of the info is quite personal! You may want to use the telephone for both window interviews, too.
Again, he asked where we met and how, about my previous visits, what work I do and what my husband does, and when I would like to move over there. I said- in all reality- as soon as possible! So he said - okay - you can collect your passport here tomorrow with the visa in it and the IV sealed packet - and I said really? and he said - Really! with a smile.
And I left with a big prayer of thanks and gratitude in my heart....
So- if you have all your documents in order, it will be fine. and your medical / police certificates and make sure you have a copy of your affidavits of support from your US spouse.
Good Luck! |
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Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!
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(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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