rarasantiago's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Ra
Beneficiary's Name: Ra
VJ Member: rarasantiago
Country: Denmark
Last Updated: 2015-05-31
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Immigration Checklist for Ra & Ra:
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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 : |
Sweden |
| Marriage (if applicable): |
2012-04-06 |
| I-130 Sent : |
2012-04-23 |
| I-130 NOA1 : |
2012-04-29 |
| I-130 RFE : |
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| I-130 RFE Sent : |
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| I-130 Approved : |
2012-07-27 |
| NVC Received : |
2012-07-30 |
| Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : |
2012-08-24 |
| Pay AOS Bill : |
2012-08-24 |
| Receive I-864 Package : |
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| Send AOS Package : |
2012-09-04 |
| Submit DS-261 : |
2012-08-20 |
| Receive IV Bill : |
2012-08-30 |
| Pay IV Bill : |
2012-08-30 |
| Send IV Package : |
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| Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : |
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| Case Completed at NVC : |
2012-09-27 |
| NVC Left : |
2012-10-04 |
| Consulate Received : |
2012-10-10 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
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| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
2012-10-16 |
| Interview Date : |
2012-11-01 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2012-11-17 |
| US Entry : |
2012-11-19 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-130 was approved in 89 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 186 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 : |
2014-10-20 |
| NOA Date : |
2014-10-23 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2015-02-09 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2015-04-17 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Green Card Received : |
2015-04-24 |
| Comments : |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Sweden
Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
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| Event |
Description |
| Review Date : |
November 2, 2012 |
| Embassy Review : |
Husband arrived to embassy at 8:20 am for his 9:00 appointment. Once inside he went to the “infamous” Window G. He got quite a scare from them when they asked for my 2011 tax return (he took a binder with copies of everything we sent during the process: I-130, AOS package and IV package) and medical exam (he had copies of the vaccination record from doctor). He was told to have a seat and wait. So he sat there going over in his mind how much longer he’d have to wait in Denmark until copies of the medical were re-sent and processed in Stockholm .
He was called up for the interview. Fortunately, by interview time they had found the medical exam file and said they didn't need the tax returns. But he offered the copies he had anyways.
The woman at the window started with what seem like odd questions: What's something your wife would like to change about herself? If I asked her what would she say? How do you share your domestic responsibilities with your wife? How do you think you'll adjust to life in the US? Followed by the typical where did you meet, get married, where are her parents from/living, etc. The interview was quick. When it was done she said “Congratulations, your visa is approved.” She also told him that after he entered the US he shouldn’t leave the country until he receives the green card. And that if he wanted to leave the country for an extended period of time up to 12 months he’d have to apply for an extended leave.
Except for the paperwork scare he said it was a pretty quick and easy experience and was out by 10:30. And echoing what others have mentioned, he said he should’ve brought something to read. |
| Rating : |
Very Good |
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POE Review: San Francisco
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| Event |
Description |
| Entry Date : |
2012/11/19 |
| Embassy Review : |
By far the easiest and fastest part of the entire CR- 1 process. Husband got off plane and looked or the Visitors or New Immigrants line. There was an electronic sign that flashed Visitors and then a few moments later flashed New Immigrants. He went to that line and only one person in before him. CBP asked for his passport and papers, officer told him that they don't even need the "Do not open" envelope with the medical scans and didn't even touch the envelope, and got fingerprinted. SFO immigration gets a thumbs up! javascript:emoticon(' ') |
| Harassment Level : |
Low |
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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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