Davey2014's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Eyram
Beneficiary's Name: David
VJ Member: Davey2014
Country: Ghana
Last Updated: 2017-04-18
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Immigration Checklist for Eyram & David:
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USCIS DCF 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 : |
Texas Service Center |
| Transferred? |
No |
| Consulate : |
Ghana |
| Marriage (if applicable): |
2014-12-13 |
| I-130 Sent : |
2015-07-06 |
| I-130 NOA1 : |
2015-07-07 |
| I-130 RFE : |
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| I-130 RFE Sent : |
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| I-130 Approved : |
2016-05-21 |
| NVC Received : |
2016-05-24 |
| 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 : |
2016-04-29 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
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| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
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| Interview Date : |
2017-03-09 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2017-04-13 |
| US Entry : |
2017-04-17 |
| Comments : |
Passport was ready for pickup at DHL on the 7th of April. Ceac website showed "Issued" status and ustraveldocs website had no update on my passport. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-130 was approved in 319 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 611 days from your I-130 NOA1 date. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Ghana
Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
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| Event |
Description |
| Review Date : |
March 27, 2017 |
| Embassy Review : |
I interviewed on the 9th of March as a spouse of a citizen and I'm currently waiting for my passport from DHL. I found the consular to be polite, friendly and straight to the point. He asked two questions, i.e. 'do you currently have a job?' and 'what does you wife do?' and said everything was in order and my visa will be approved. I was told to wait for at least 2 weeks to pick up my visa at DHL.
Things to expect
1. If you're carrying a bag, leave it in your car, with someone you came with or at home. Same goes for your phone. You will not be allowed to enter with either. Not sure this was the same when I got my B2 in London.
2. Taxi drivers near the embassy, pretend to be experts on visa matters without introducing themselves as taxi drivers. They work with small business stalls that help with passport pictures and printing of documents. Do your research and be prepared before coming to the embassy.
3. Be patient and prepared to wait. Once you enter the consulate, you will be seated based on your petition or visa type and called randomly. Pay attention to the PA system.
4. The contracted consulate staff and security personnel are not friendly nor do they try to be. Follow their instructions and do not ask for favors. I witnessed several people try to plead for leniency about incomplete documents, bags etc. Just follow the rules and you'll be fine. You'll also not hold up the queue.
5. If you can, get a plastic folder with pockets and arrange all your documents, pictures and other items neatly.  |
| Rating : |
Moderate |
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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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