ctrwife's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Jon
Beneficiary's Name: Angie
VJ Member: ctrwife
Country: Canada
Last Updated: 2012-09-27
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Immigration Checklist for Jon & Angie:
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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 : |
Montreal, Canada |
| Marriage (if applicable): |
2009-03-29 |
| I-130 Sent : |
2009-08-13 |
| I-130 NOA1 : |
2009-08-18 |
| I-130 RFE : |
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| I-130 RFE Sent : |
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| I-130 Approved : |
2009-09-25 |
| NVC Received : |
2009-11-09 |
| Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : |
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| Pay AOS Bill : |
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| 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 : |
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| Pay IV Bill : |
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| Send IV Package : |
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| Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : |
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| Case Completed at NVC : |
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| 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 : |
2010-06-15 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2010-06-16 |
| US Entry : |
2010-06-16 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-130 was approved in 38 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 301 days from your I-130 NOA1 date. |
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Lifting Conditions
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2012-04-10 |
| NOA Date : |
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| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2012-07-12 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approved : |
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| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Green Card Received : |
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| Comments : |
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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 : |
September 27, 2012 |
| Embassy Review : |
We arrived outside the Consulate about half an hour before opening and we were amongst some of the first in. They opened the doors promptly at their posted opening hours (so if it's raining/cold/hot, dress appropriately for waiting outside!). Once inside we went through the security area, metal detectors, and had to leave our cell phones with security (received a little "claim check" type tag to claim them on our way out).
We took the elevator up and waited in line for our initial number. At the first window they looked over our documents just to make sure that we had brought what we needed. We sat down to wait... and wait.... It's been a couple of years since my interview, so I don't remember the details of what/if anything happened between then and the actual interview (other than the fire alarm going off and us all being ushered down 19 flights of stairs!).
The interview itself was quick and painless. My husband came in with me and she just asked us a few questions like, where did you meet, where are you planning on living, etc. There were no "trick" questions or any questions where they checked our answers against each other. She told us right then that she would approve my visa. I was pregnant at the time of my interview and she asked when I was due. My interview was mid June and I was due July 31st. When I told her this she asked where I planned to have my baby and I said "Hopefully in the States if I get my visa in time." She said that she was concerned that I may not get the documentation in time, so she would submit my application for overnight processing. She sent me next door to another office where I left my envelope, passport and documents and I was told to come back the next day to pick up my passport with visa inside.
Came back the next day, everything was ready for me and I drove across the border in the US that day, the day after my interview.
Everyone was efficient, but friendly. Other than the long wait through the day, it was a pleasant experience.
Bring food/snacks! All there was up there was a drink and vending machine.  |
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Very Good |
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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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