Chloezilla's US Immigration Timeline
Immigration Checklist for Bobby & Chloe:
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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 : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Transferred? |
National Benefits Center |
| Consulate : |
London, United Kingdom |
| Marriage (if applicable): |
2011-05-10 |
| I-130 Sent : |
2013-01-28 |
| I-130 NOA1 : |
2013-02-01 |
| I-130 RFE : |
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| I-130 RFE Sent : |
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| I-130 Approved : |
2013-04-15 |
| NVC Received : |
2013-04-22 |
| Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : |
2013-05-09 |
| Pay AOS Bill : |
2013-05-10 |
| Receive I-864 Package : |
2013-05-10 |
| Send AOS Package : |
2013-05-18 |
| Submit DS-261 : |
2013-05-15 |
| Receive IV Bill : |
2013-05-16 |
| Pay IV Bill : |
2013-05-16 |
| Send IV Package : |
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| Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : |
2013-05-16 |
| Case Completed at NVC : |
2013-07-10 |
| NVC Left : |
2013-07-16 |
| Consulate Received : |
2013-07-20 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
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| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
2013-07-17 |
| Interview Date : |
2013-08-08 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2013-08-19 |
| US Entry : |
2013-08-28 |
| Comments : |
Married in 2011, lived in UK together during 2012. Patriot husband missed USA - this is us trying to start our life together in America! |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-130 was approved in 73 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 188 days from your I-130 NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Boston |
| POE Date : |
2013-08-28 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
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| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
5 |
| Comments : |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: London, United Kingdom
Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
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| Event |
Description |
| Review Date : |
August 11, 2013 |
| Embassy Review : |
Got to London euston around 6:45, jumped in a cab straight to the embassy (cost about £8.00). Felt v. overwhelmed by the massive golden eagle and flags and Ronald Reagan but was alright. Walked to Gould pharmacy (knew where it was as I went on google street view a few days before, v easy to get to!) it was closed so I got a cup of tea and wandered around the park opposite the embassy. Goulds opens at 7:30 officially but I went in about 7:20 I think and dropped in my phone and charger (£3.00).
Walked back to the embassy and joined the queue, helpful ladies went up and down the queue asking if we had our appointment letters and sending people who had electronics/keys to goulds (so if you can't find it, ask them!). Got to the front of the queue, another lady checked my passport and letter and marked me off her list. Then had my passport checked by another person and went through airport-like security scanners.
Entered embassy, got a ticket with my number on and was told to wait to be called. Walking up to the waiting room I fell up the marble stairs like a tool and still have a cracking bruise as a momento. I blame my nerves!! Haha.
Waiting room was a long room with LOADS of chairs and the interview booths were just like post office counters. Massive screen on the front wall playing extended versions of Visit America ads haha which is funny cuz we are all clearly trying to! There's a little tuck shop under the big screen too.
Sat and waited for my number to pop up on the screen, it did eventually. I went to desk 14 and a British dude checked through my paperwork. He took my finger prints. Asked why my fathers name wasn't on my birth certificate, how much money my husband makes (last year he didn't file taxes as he was studying and claiming veterans benefits). After I cleared that up he sent me back to sit down.
Waited a bit longer this time (nerves kicking in). Called up to desk 15 to a jolly American bloke who made me take an oath, asked about hubby's income again then asked me to tell him about Robert , first how we met. I was blabbering cuz I was nervous so he didn't get chance to ask me much, I just told him all sorts. He did ask a few more in-depth questions about things I was blabbing about and sooner than I thought he announced everything was in order and my visa was approved!!
He took my number and said the courier will get my visa in the next 72 hours and then call me for payment and I should have it by the end of next week!
Good experience, did not need to be half as anxious as I was. They're just doing their jobs, they are not the devil! |
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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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