NLgoingtoUS's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Ex
Beneficiary's Name: Me
VJ Member: NLgoingtoUS
Country: Netherlands
Last Updated: 2021-03-08
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Immigration Checklist for Ex & Me:
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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 : |
National Benefits Center |
| Transferred? |
Nebraska Service Center on 2013-11-08 |
| Consulate : |
Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Marriage (if applicable): |
2013-02-14 |
| I-130 Sent : |
2013-03-11 |
| I-130 NOA1 : |
2013-03-13 |
| I-130 RFE : |
2013-12-04 |
| I-130 RFE Sent : |
2013-12-10 |
| I-130 Approved : |
2013-12-20 |
| NVC Received : |
2014-01-13 |
| Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : |
2014-02-27 |
| Pay AOS Bill : |
2014-03-02 |
| Receive I-864 Package : |
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| Send AOS Package : |
2014-04-04 |
| Submit DS-261 : |
2014-04-10 |
| Receive IV Bill : |
2014-03-20 |
| Pay IV Bill : |
2014-03-26 |
| Send IV Package : |
2014-04-01 |
| Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : |
2014-05-31 |
| 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 : |
2014-07-17 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
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| US Entry : |
2014-07-27 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-130 was approved in 282 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 491 days from your I-130 NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Washington DC |
| POE Date : |
2014-07-27 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
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| Biometrics Taken : |
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| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
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Lifting Conditions
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
California Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2016-05-01 |
| NOA Date : |
2016-05-15 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2016-05-31 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2016-11-01 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Green Card Received : |
2016-12-01 |
| Comments : |
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Citizenship
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| Event |
Date |
| Service Center : |
Lewisville TX Lockbox |
| CIS Office : |
Houston TX |
| Date Filed : |
2019-10-29 |
| NOA Date : |
2019-11-15 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2019-11-25 |
| Interview Date : |
2020-12-09 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
2021-01-08 |
| Comments : |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
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| Event |
Description |
| Review Date : |
July 20, 2014 |
| Embassy Review : |
I will share with you my experience on one of the top-5 happiest days of my life.
First off, here are my visa process facts:
* my I-130 was approved in 282 days from my NOA1 date
* my interview took 491 days from my I-130 NOA1 date
Needless to say, this whole process took WAY to long and all that time (16 months) I have seen my wife only 4 weeks.
Things need to change, and for the better, because honest young families are being put through more stress than necessary.
Having said that, I was thrilled to FINALLY receive my interview invitation late in May.
The date was July 24th, and it wasn't until July 9th that I got an email saying they rescheduled it.
They had already processed my Medical Check results and wanted to move the interview date forward to July 17th.
That was actually the first good effort in 16 months, and we were really thrilled about it.
One tip for the interview date: DO NOT FORGET TO SCHEDULE IN YOUR OWN APPOINTMENT ONE DAY PRIOR TO THE APPOINTMENT DAY THROUGH THE SPECIAL WEBSITE FOR CONSULAR VISA APPOINTMENTS.
This is in the invitation email, but it is easy to read past it if you're not paying attention.
Ok, the day of the interview: July 17th.
12:45 PM - I arrived at the US Embassy in Amsterdam 45 minutes early, for wanting to be first in line.
01:15 PM - Security came outside, ordered a better line, ordered everyone carrying a mobile phone to form a different line (you will be delayed but will still be helped today). My name wasn't on the list at first, but the officer brought the wrong list with him so that got sorted out right away.
01:20 PM - After passing the screening at the entrance (no belt, no car keys, no watch, basically it's like going to the airport) I was told to wait at window 5 for the consular officer.
01:31 PM - The window finally opened, and I was asked to hand over my passport, the EUR 8,00 stamp and they took my 10 fingerprints. After that I was asked to take a seat until the consular officer at window 6 would call my name.
01:39 PM – Window 6 called my name. He asked me to take an oath to tell the truth. He needed 4 finger prints to verify I was still the same person as 7 minutes ago, and started racing through the pile of paperwork they collected from us over the course of 16 months. I was asked when and where we got married, how we met, and what happened to my wife's earlier marriage (I answered they got divorced, which seemed to satisfy the consular officer). Then, 4 minutes into it, I was done and approved. Next!
01:47 PM - I was back into the bright and sunny day feeling like a million bucks!
The waiting outside was fine, I brought a bottle of water.
The security officers outside and inside were very kind, calming everyone that came in and giving clear instructions.
The first consular officer was assisted by a senior colleague, but did fine nonetheless.
The second consular officer was extremely efficient, clear and compassionate while remaining professional.
I brought 3 pounds of supporting paperwork that I never had to show.
And after only 1,5 days I already had my passport and sealed envelope delivered to my house.
So a walk in the park, really, which was a relief after the slowest 16 months in my life EVER.
I wish everyone good luck.
Be super prepared, be super neat, be super punctual.
Read everything they send you very carefully.
Everyone with a genuine story should be able to pass this.
Good luck and so long! |
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