BuzzSaw's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Glenn
Beneficiary's Name: Shelley
VJ Member: BuzzSaw
Country: Canada
Last Updated: 2019-07-31
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Immigration Checklist for Glenn & Shelley:
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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 : |
Nebraska Service Center |
| Transferred? |
No |
| Consulate : |
Montreal, Canada |
| Marriage (if applicable): |
2015-11-14 |
| I-130 Sent : |
2015-12-04 |
| I-130 NOA1 : |
2015-12-07 |
| I-130 RFE : |
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| I-130 RFE Sent : |
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| I-130 Approved : |
2016-05-09 |
| NVC Received : |
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| Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : |
2016-06-13 |
| Pay AOS Bill : |
2016-06-13 |
| Receive I-864 Package : |
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| Send AOS Package : |
2016-06-16 |
| Submit DS-261 : |
2016-06-16 |
| Receive IV Bill : |
2016-06-13 |
| Pay IV Bill : |
2016-06-13 |
| 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 : |
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| Packet 3 Received : |
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| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
2016-07-20 |
| Interview Date : |
2016-08-26 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2016-09-01 |
| US Entry : |
2016-09-11 |
| Comments : |
—Interview at US Consulate, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
—(Medical appt. 1 week prior, in Vancouver, B.C., Canada)
—POE at CAN/US border, Sweetgrass Montana, USA (U-Haul Truck/vehicle tow), smooth transition to import me & ALL my stuff (including car & motorcycle). Border staff very polite, fast & efficient!!
BEST ADVICE : READ UP/RESEARCH, PREPARE, BE PROACTIVE WITH EVERYTHING, WITH EVERY STEP. Then will things run as quick & smoothly as possible, and you will have a positive experience overall! |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-130 was approved in 154 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 263 days from your I-130 NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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Date |
| Port of Entry : |
CDN-USA Border |
| POE Date : |
2016-09-11 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
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| Biometrics Taken : |
No |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
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Lifting Conditions
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| CIS Office : |
California Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2018-06-21 |
| NOA Date : |
2018-07-03 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2019-03-25 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2019-07-26 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Green Card Received : |
2019-08-01 |
| Comments : |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Montreal, Canada
Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
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| Event |
Description |
| Review Date : |
July 9, 2018 |
| Embassy Review : |
Very good experience over all!
Total time at Consulate: 2.5 hrs, interview: less than 5 mins!!
(Consulate enterance on narrow side street, helpful to do “dry run†see it before your interview time, so you know where it is. Go EARLY as there’s a lineup outside to get in, through front door security.)
—Nerve wracking. I was very well prepared with paperwork, what to expect & potential questions might be asked in interview (REALLY helps to do your research & remember... BREATHE.)
—High security to get into interview area, I found to be an interesting experience; only take what you ABSOLUTELY need, so much easier to flow through this slow process.
—LONG WAIT right before interview. (1st they’ll request specific order for your documents, will take your biometrics there, then you sit & wait for your name call for actual interview)
—VERY HARD TO HEAR when your name is called, not very loud/clear announcement in a busy/noisy waiting area. LISTEN CAREFULLY, and watch who’s getting called in so you have an idea of when your turn is. If not sure if your name was called, JUST ASK!
—ACTUAL INTERVIEW super fast, friendly, less than 5 mins. At a “wicket†/ “boothâ€, similar to DMV. I was asked for some specific documents, then was asked only 2 questions & 1 trick question.
1) “address you are moving to?â€
2) “what does your spouse do for work?â€
3) (posed as a statement) “So, this is yours & your husbands second marriage each?†(NOT TRUE) funny, caught me, I nodded yes then said NO, and gave correct answer. Lol, didn’t see that one coming. Adjudicating officers response: “ah yes... welcome to the United States!â€
AND BOOM done!
Next few days toured Montreal. BEAUTIFUL & HISTORICAL City!! Highly recommend the hop on-hop off double decker tour bus. Get a wrist band & guided tour the whole city! LOTS of walking, bring comfy shoes. |
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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.
** Not all cases are transfered
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