Don0's US Immigration Timeline

Petitioner's Name: Chris Beneficiary's Name: Demi VJ Member: Don0 Country: Philippines Last Updated: 2025-10-31 Add Comment to Timeline Register or log in to follow this timeline

Immigration Checklist for Chris & Demi:

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 : Manila, Philippines Marriage (if applicable): 2018-09-25 I-130 Sent : 2018-10-31 I-130 NOA1 : 2018-11-02 I-130 RFE : I-130 RFE Sent : I-130 Approved : 2019-07-23 NVC Received : 2019-08-27 Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : 2019-08-27 Pay AOS Bill : 2019-08-27 Receive I-864 Package : Send AOS Package : 2019-09-10 Submit DS-261 : Receive IV Bill : Pay IV Bill : Send IV Package : Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : Case Completed at NVC : 2020-02-08 NVC Left : Consulate Received : Packet 3 Received : Packet 3 Sent : Packet 4 Received : 2020-02-22 Interview Date : 2020-07-20 Interview Result : Approved Second Interview (If Required): Second Interview Result: Visa Received : US Entry : Comments : Interview was March 23, 2020, moved due to pandemic Processing Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 263 days from your NOA1 date. Your interview took 626 days from your I-130 NOA1 date.

Lifting Conditions Event Date CIS Office : National Benefits Center Date Filed : 2022-05-23 NOA Date : 2022-05-27 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : 2022-06-28 Interview Date : Approval / Denial Date : 2023-10-06 Approved : Yes Got I551 Stamp : Green Card Received : Comments : Sent package 5/23/2022 Delivered 5/25/2022 Received text with receipt # 5/27/2022 Check encashed 5/31/2022 Received NOA extension letter 5/31/2022 Received ASC appointment letter 6/11/2022 Biometrics appointment 6/28/2022 New card is being produced 10/05/2023 Case was approved 10/06/2023 Card was sent to me notification 10/12/2023 Received approval notice and card in the mail 10/14/2023

Citizenship Event Date Service Center : Online CIS Office : Sacramento CA Date Filed : 2025-05-27 NOA Date : Bio. Appt. : Interview Date : 2025-10-17 Approved : Yes Oath Ceremony : 2025-10-29 Comments : Here's my interview experience last October 17th at 10:50AM (approx 8 mins only): Lane to the front of the FO (Sacramento FO) was closed due to Iron Man so I had to run (I was far from late but I wanted to be sure lol). I was called in by my officer, he let me set my stuff on the other chair, and he swore me in. Reminded me to turn off my phone (hence why I know it was only 8 minutes!) He proceeded to ask if I was still married and why I waited for the 5 years. I answered truthfully saying that I knew my brother will be having his wedding and I didn't want the schedules to clash. He appreciated my answer and said it was a smart choice. He asked for my greencard, driver's license and passport (yes, he asked for my passport, but gave it back). He then asked for the appointment letter. We started with the Civics, reading then writing: What territory did the US buy from France in 1803? What is the supreme law of the land? What is the highest court in the US? Who is the Father of Our Country? Name your US representative. How many amendments does the constitution have? Reading: Who is the Father of Our Country? Writing: Washington is the Father of Our Country. Officer was friendly, we talked about the US representative etc.  He proceeded with my name, address, birthday. He asked for my husband's full name. How many kids we have. Then if I was still working at my 2 jobs. And then proceeded to the yes/no questions, I even feel like he skipped some? I don't reme.ber him asking if I was novelty lol. That was it! I asked if my picture looked okay and he asked if I'd like to have a new picture taken which I said yes to. Then he handed me the paper and led me to another officer who then took my picture. That's it.  I got the myuscis notification about the oath about 30 mins later. I had my Oath Ceremony yesterday October 29th! One tip if I may give is to check your notices online. I had a hard time opening it on my phone and so I just told myself the oath is usually scheduled a month out. The actual physical mail came in on the 24th of October for an October 29 ceremony! Good thing my boss was understanding enough for the short notice.

Member Reviews:

Consulate Review: Manila, Philippines Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Event Description Review Date : July 20, 2020 Embassy Review : Interview schedule 7:45, got out at 10:15 At the entry gate they asked for my interview letter. They didn't get my passport like what I read before. Maybe a new protocol. There were around less than 20 people before me. Pre-screening Filipino consul. She asked for: 1. DS260 (she says this but means the confirmation page only) 2. Passport 3. Birth certificate 4. Marriage Certificate 5. CEMAR or Advisory on Marriages 6. NBI 7. My valid US tourist visa Questions: 1. My info (name bday) 2. Relationship to petitioner 3. Husband's name 4. Countries I've been to, have you been to China? 5. How many times I've been to US 6. Did you work outside the Philippines 7. Is he living alone? 8. What state? 9. Do I have a previous marriage? Did he? 10. Who is your joint sponsor? 11. How many are they at home? 12. So you're an additional dependent? (I said my husband is the one who will support me and my JS is just a back up) Date entry: fast process. American consul: Questions: 1. My info 2. My petitioner's name and relationship 3. Is this both are first marriage? Any children? 4. Countries I've been to 5. How many times have I been to the US 6. Usual length of stay 7. How did you meet? 8. Has he visited you here? Average length of stay? 9. Where was he born? (He was born in the Phils, hence 10 and 11) 10. When did he immigrate? 11. Do you happen to know who petitioned him? 12. Does he work? What is his work? 13. Does he have his own house? He asked if I had his CEMAR which I had and gave it to him (I uploaded it on CEAC too). He actually cancelled my tourist visa halfway saying "I'm going to cancel your tourist visa cause you can't enter with a non-immigrant AND an immigrant visa" so I already had a hint I was approved). 😬 He gave all my original documents back and said he would hold on to both our CEMARs. He gave me a small piece of paper with info about contacting the embassy. Then he told me he'll forward it for approval and I should receive my visa in 2 to 4 weeks. Smooth process but there were only 3-4 Filipino officers and 3 American consuls. Rating : Good

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