Bnoubm12's US Immigration Timeline

Petitioner's Name: Bob Beneficiary's Name: Si VJ Member: Bnoubm12 Country: Netherlands Last Updated: 2021-07-31 Add Comment to Timeline Register or log in to follow this timeline

Immigration Checklist for Bob & Si:

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 : Nebraska Service Center Transferred? No Consulate : Amsterdam, Netherlands Marriage (if applicable): 2019-12-10 I-130 Sent : 2020-09-20 I-130 NOA1 : 2020-09-21 I-130 RFE : I-130 RFE Sent : I-130 Approved : 2020-12-23 NVC Received : 2021-01-06 Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : 2021-01-06 Pay AOS Bill : 2021-01-12 Receive I-864 Package : Send AOS Package : 2021-03-27 Submit DS-261 : 2021-03-27 Receive IV Bill : 2021-01-06 Pay IV Bill : 2021-01-12 Send IV Package : 2021-03-27 Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : Case Completed at NVC : 2021-03-30 NVC Left : 2021-04-10 Consulate Received : 2021-04-12 Packet 3 Received : Packet 3 Sent : Packet 4 Received : Interview Date : 2021-07-15 Interview Result : Approved Second Interview (If Required): Second Interview Result: Visa Received : 2021-07-27 US Entry : 2021-07-29 Comments : Processing Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 93 days from your NOA1 date. Your interview took 297 days from your I-130 NOA1 date.

Port of Entry Review Event Date Port of Entry : Washington DC POE Date : 2021-07-29 Got EAD Stamp : Biometrics Taken : No Harassment Level : 0 Comments : I was in line for the passport check for an hour. When it was finally my turn, the officer asked me what the purpose of my trip was. After I said immigration, she took my passport and put it in a box and locked it. I was told to head over to some officers, who led me into a hallway and told me to follow the red line on the floor all the way to the end. At the end, there was another desk where they took out my passport and told me to sit and wait for my name to be called. I had to wait for about half an hour before they called me up. They asked me what my address is going to be, and what the best way to contact me is. After this I was allowed to leave. All in all, it wasn't difficult, just took a long time.

Member Reviews:

Consulate Review: Amsterdam, Netherlands Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Event Description Review Date : July 15, 2021 Embassy Review : I arrived at 9:00 for a 9:30 appointment, and was told by security to return in 15 minutes. At 9:15, I was let in and went through security. Just like at an airport, I had to take my shoes off. I was told to sit and wait to be called to the first window, which took about 10 minutes. When they called me up, they asked for my birth certificate, police certificate, marriage certificate, financial documents (I gave the affidavit of support and tax return my wife submitted to the NVC), DS-260 confirmation page, courier registration, my passport and 2 passport pictures. She looked over the papers, scanned some stuff and put them in a folder. When she was done with my paperwork, she took my fingerprints. After this, she then told me to take a seat and wait for my name to be called. About 45-50 minutes later, I was called up to the second window where I had to take an oath stating that all I submitted and everything I will answer is the truth. After which, the lady started going through my papers in the folder and typing it into the computer. Eventually, she asked me how I met my wife, how long we knew each other before we first met in person, where I'll be living after I move, and finally asked me what I'm going to do once I move (study or find work). The whole interview felt natural and not at all like an interrogation. I answered all the questions truthfully (duh) and then the lady said "alright you're all good to go, here are your original documents back. You should receive your passport with a visa in about 2-3 weeks". I asked her if I still needed to pay any fees, but she said "nope, you paid those a long while ago!". So I thanked her and left the consulate. Overall, it was a great experience and everybody there was very welcoming. The interview itself did not take as long as expected, though I did have to wait a while. I was in and out in just a little over an hour. Rating : Very Good

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