KobiChloe's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Kobi
Beneficiary's Name: Chloe
VJ Member: KobiChloe
Country: Philippines
Last Updated: 2016-01-13
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Immigration Checklist for Kobi & Chloe:
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USCIS I-130 Petition:
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Dept of State F-2A Visa:
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USCIS I-751 Petition:
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USCIS N-400 Petition:
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F-2A Visa
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| Event |
Date |
| Service Center : |
California Service Center |
| Transferred? |
No |
| Consulate : |
Manila, Philippines |
| Marriage (if applicable): |
2013-09-24 |
| I-130 Sent : |
2013-11-05 |
| I-130 NOA1 : |
2013-11-08 |
| I-130 RFE : |
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| I-130 RFE Sent : |
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| I-130 Approved : |
2014-02-05 |
| NVC Received : |
2014-03-29 |
| Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : |
2015-02-21 |
| Pay AOS Bill : |
2015-02-22 |
| Receive I-864 Package : |
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| Send AOS Package : |
2015-03-12 |
| Submit DS-261 : |
2015-05-04 |
| Receive IV Bill : |
2015-04-16 |
| Pay IV Bill : |
2015-04-20 |
| Send IV Package : |
2015-04-27 |
| Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : |
2015-12-03 |
| Case Completed at NVC : |
2015-11-03 |
| NVC Left : |
2015-12-21 |
| Consulate Received : |
2015-12-23 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2015-12-03 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2015-12-15 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2015-12-03 |
| Interview Date : |
2016-01-08 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2016-01-14 |
| US Entry : |
2016-02-02 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-130 was approved in 89 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 791 days from your I-130 NOA1 date. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Manila, Philippines
Review Topic: F-2A Visa
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| Event |
Description |
| Review Date : |
January 12, 2016 |
| Embassy Review : |
F2A US EMBASSY MANILA VISA INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE
I had my interview today, 08th of January 2016; 6:15 am schedule, at US Embassy Manila. Flew all the way from Davao, I stayed at Bayview Park Hotel Manila, its located just across the street of USEM Manila
To start with, these are the things I brought with me in preparation with the interview:
1. 👍🏼Passport (valid in 6 months)
2. 👍🏼Photocopy of passport biographic page
3. 👍🏼Cenomar (petitioner)
4. 👍🏼Cenomar (beneficiary)
5. 👍🏼Birth certificate (petitioner)
6. 👍🏼Birth certificate (beneficiary)
7. 👍🏼Police clearance
8. 👍🏼NBI clearance (valid in 6 months)
9. 👍🏼Financial Proofs
- 👍🏼Latest ITR
- 👍🏼Latest W2
- 👍🏼Employment certificate
- 👍🏼 Petitioners IDs (GC/Driver's License/Passport Biographic copy)
10. 👍🏼DS260 copy
11. 👍🏼Sealed Medical Result from SLEC
12. 👍🏼Interview letter
13. 👍🏼Passport size (2x2) photo 4 pieces
14. 👍🏼Marriage Certificate
15. 👍🏼Proof of Relationship
- 👍🏼Wedding pictures
- 👍🏼Photos together
- 👍🏼Chatlogs ( from start of relationship to current chats)
- 👍🏼proof of financial support
- 👍🏼plane tickets and/or passport stamps (records of previous visit)
- 👍🏼affidavit of witness (3 persons)
16. 👍🏼Affidavit of Support
I went to USEM Manila at 5:00am, the line was already long, there are separate lines for SEAMAN/IMMIGRANTS/NON IMMIGRANTS. Then at 6:00am, they started checking and allowing applicants to go inside. The things that first checked before you get inside were: DS260, INTERVIEW LETTER and PASSPORT. Then, you will be instructed to go inside and pass through the scanner. Remember, electronic gadgets are not allowed (Flash drive, cellphone, tab, laptop, etc.) and also food and drinks are not allowed (but you can bring candies).
Step 1: Proceed at window 2 for priority number. You will be asked who's your petitioner and the petitioner's DOB.
Step 2: Before proceeding with the second step at the main building where the whole process takes, you will pass through a scanner again and bags will be checked by a guard this time. Proceed at pre-screening/Finger scanning area. Finger scanning first, then I was asked with few questions (Petitioner's name/DOB/ How did the petitioner get into the USA). And also asked if did I applied for a visa before, my answer was yes, I applied for a tourist visa before and yet it was denied. Then he collected few of my requirements (Cenomar/ NBI Clearance/ Marriage Certificate/ SLEC Sealed Medical Result).
Step 3: Then, I was instructed to proceed with Oath taking. It was an American lady. Then another set of finger scanning.
Step 4: Then, the most awaited interview with the American consul. I was luckily assigned to a male, smiling, kind and handsome consul. Questions asked to me were:
CO: State your name and your birthdate
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CO: Who's your petitioner?
ME: My husband.
CO: DOB of petitioner
ME:
CO: How did he get into the US?
ME: He was petitioned by his American step dad under IR2 category.
CO: Husband's job?
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CO: Your address in the US?
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CO: Do you have a child?
ME: None
CO: Have you ever been outside the Philippines?
ME: Yes! But just for vacation.
CO: What country?
ME: Been to HK, Macau, SG, Malaysia
He then handed me a pamphlet about domestic violence and instructed me to read and understand it. And finally he says the magic word, "everything is good, you're APPROVED!!!".
Step 5: Proceed for step 5 for the mailing address. The lady just gave me a piece of paper which explains how to register your mailing address online at ustraveldocs.com.
Yes! Was exactly done and out of the US Embassy Manila by 9:30am. Went back to my hotel, availed my free breakfast buffet and by 11:30am I checked my CEAC status and I was happy seeing it already updated to ISSUED. |
| Rating : |
Very Good |
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