Minervaxoxo's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Jonathan
Beneficiary's Name: Senani
VJ Member: Minervaxoxo
Country: Sri Lanka
Last Updated: 2017-05-16
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Immigration Checklist for Jonathan & Senani:
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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? |
No |
| Consulate : |
Sri Lanka |
| Marriage (if applicable): |
2011-12-24 |
| I-130 Sent : |
2012-11-30 |
| I-130 NOA1 : |
2012-12-04 |
| I-130 RFE : |
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| I-130 RFE Sent : |
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| I-130 Approved : |
2013-05-31 |
| NVC Received : |
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| Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : |
2013-06-19 |
| Pay AOS Bill : |
2013-07-24 |
| Receive I-864 Package : |
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| Send AOS Package : |
2013-07-31 |
| 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 : |
2013-10-01 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
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| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
2013-10-07 |
| Interview Date : |
2013-11-26  Submit Review |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2013-12-05 |
| US Entry : |
2013-12-16 |
| Comments : |
I'd be more than happy to share my experience with you so that you may have some first hand information to facilitate future Sri Lankan beneficiaries.
My interview was scheduled at 1pm. I reached the embassy at 12:30. However, they did not allow me in until 1pm so I and few other candidates were standing beside the busiest main road in Sri Lanka (Galle Road) for half an hour which was not that a pleasant experience at all, specially at a temperate of 86.2F. I suggest you advise the future Sri Lankan candidates to arrive in not too early but with a bottle of water to keep them hydrated!
Once they let me in, it was a very pleasant experience. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Once I cleared the security process, I had to go through 3 counters.
Counter #1:
Checked whether all my documents are complete.
Asked me for my official birth certificate as they did not have it.
I informed her that I was asked by the NVC to submit the updated I-864A form of the co-sponsor but the lady told me that I do not require a co-sponsor as my husband already meets the financial requirement.
Asked me for my new photographs and the medical reports
Counter #2:
She showed my passport and asked me "Is this you?" and I said "Yes"
Counter #3.
Took my finger prints.
Few mins later, the same counter announced my interview room ( Room #5)
Room #5
When I entered the room, I realized that I was standing in the small booth and there was a bullet proof glass in front of me ( just like at a bank) and the consulate was sitting beyond the glass.
I was standing throughout the interview.
Questions
What is the name of your husband?
Can you tell me when he was born?
Where was he born?
What's his job?
How did you meet?
Where did you get married?
When did he first meet you?
Did he visit you since then?
What are his hobbies?
Can I see some of your pictures?
Situation
I didn't present my photos in a stack. Instead, I had a big family album. He asked me to turn the pages as our family album cannot get in through the glass. He enjoyed about 8-9 pages of the album.
Few seconds later..
"Well, everything looks good to me... Let me see when your visa will be available for you" He talked to some other guy in the room and came back to his seat and said " Your visa will be available for you on Dec 05th. You can collect it from the gate. Until such time, we're going to hold onto your passport"
I said " Thank you very much sir, I'd really appreciate it"
He said " Thank you for coming" and I said " God Bless You Sir"
His response was " Thank you"
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That was it :)
He looked very kind and had a warming personality. He neither did test my patience nor knowledge in-depth. I felt like I was talking to a person who wants to get to know me better as a friend. I was very comfortable and really enjoyed it. Our conversation lasted only for about 5-7 mins.
I walked in at 1pm and was back in the car by 2pm.
Hope this information will help anyone who needs it :) |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-130 was approved in 178 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 357 days from your I-130 NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Newark |
| POE Date : |
2013-12-16 Submit Review |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
Yes,Passport Stamp |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
Very friendly staff |
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Lifting Conditions
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2015-12-16 |
| NOA Date : |
2015-12-29 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2016-01-21 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2016-11-15 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Green Card Received : |
2016-11-21 |
| Comments : |
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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
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