Az&Naz's US Immigration Timeline

Petitioner's Name: N Beneficiary's Name: A VJ Member: Az&Naz Country: Pakistan Last Updated: 2023-05-24 Add Comment to Timeline Register or log in to follow this timeline

Immigration Checklist for N & A:

USCIS I-130 Petition:       Dept of State IR-1/CR-1 Visa:     USCIS I-751 Petition:   USCIS N-400 Petition:

IR-1/CR-1 Visa Event Date Service Center : Texas Service Center Transferred? No Consulate : Islamabad, Pakistan Marriage (if applicable): 2018-05-08 I-130 Sent : 2018-08-17 I-130 NOA1 : 2018-08-23 I-130 RFE : I-130 RFE Sent : I-130 Approved : 2019-03-19 NVC Received : 2019-03-23 Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : 2019-04-30 Pay AOS Bill : 2019-04-30 Receive I-864 Package : Send AOS Package : Submit DS-261 : 2019-05-30 Receive IV Bill : Pay IV Bill : 2019-04-30 Send IV Package : 2019-04-30 Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : Case Completed at NVC : 2019-07-23 NVC Left : Consulate Received : Packet 3 Received : Packet 3 Sent : Packet 4 Received : 2019-08-23 Interview Date : 2019-09-26 Interview Result : Approved Second Interview (If Required): Second Interview Result: Visa Received : 2019-10-03 US Entry : 2019-12-19 Comments : Processing Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 208 days from your NOA1 date. Your interview took 399 days from your I-130 NOA1 date.

Citizenship Event Date Service Center : Online CIS Office : Date Filed : 2022-12-20 NOA Date : 2022-12-28 Bio. Appt. : Interview Date : 2023-05-23 Approved : Yes Oath Ceremony : 2023-05-23 Comments :

Member Reviews:

Consulate Review: Islamabad, Pakistan Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Event Description Review Date : September 27, 2019 Embassy Review : Hi guys, So basically my Spouse visa interview was on the 26th at 730AM. You goto the shuttle place at like 6.get on and get to the embassy. My wife (petitioner) was with me. This is her 4th trip to Pakistan in a year and she has spent a combined of like 8.5 months here on and off over a 16 month periods since we got married. So I am very lucky her job is such that it allows her this freedom. Anyway, so usual stuff at the interview. They ask for all the documents at two different windows. I would definitely advise take your official IRS Tax Transcript with you. For the last 3 years. Even if you are not asked on NVC u havveee to take this document. Its easily available on the IRS website. So I submitted all the docs. They made us wait around 3 hrs for our turn. They called our token number. We went to the window together and then then told my wife that she can sit and they would be asking me a few questions. She sat close by so that she could hear... They asked me the following questions: What's your wife name? Were you either of you previously married? In my case I was. Name of your ex? When did you get married to her? When did u get divorced? Why did you get divorced? How did you meet your current wife? When did you meet her and how did the you guys end up getting married? What date did you get married? How many people were there at your marriage? What is your wife's occupation? What is your occupation? Then he said your visa is APPROVED you should have your passport back in a week or two. I was honestly in shock! Couldn't believe it. Total interview was 5 mins. He definitely saw the relief on my face when he said that. Anyway I would suggest dress professionally it makes a big difference. Also I can't stress enough that you must practice your English speaking. Anyway my whole process took exactly 13 months and 6 days. Today my visa status on CEAC changed to ISSUED. also I know its not compulsory for the petitioner to be there for the interview but I would definitely suggest being there. It send the right message to them. It's an important day in a couples life and they should attend together. Anyway I know there are loads of sad stories and reviews on the Islamabad CR1 and K1 reviews page but be positive. And front load as much as possible at the i-130 stage. Pics emails chat history's anything and everything. It's there job to sniff out anything strange and if you are honest and your intentions are clean you should get the visa. Hang in there guys! Wish you all the best of luck on your journeys. Thank you to visajourney.com for being the best support group on the planet!! Rating : Very Good

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