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Fitzgerald 2013's US Immigration Timeline

blank avatar   Petitioner's Name: Adaobi
Beneficiary's Name: Fitz
VJ Member: Fitzgerald 2013
Country: Nigeria

Last Updated: 2020-02-04
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Immigration Checklist for Adaobi & Fitz:

USCIS DCF 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 : Nigeria
Marriage (if applicable): 2018-10-17
I-130 Sent : 2018-11-05
I-130 NOA1 : 2018-11-08
I-130 RFE :
I-130 RFE Sent :
I-130 Approved : 2019-08-05
NVC Received : 2019-09-05
Received DS-261 / AOS Bill :
Pay AOS Bill :
Receive I-864 Package :
Send AOS Package :
Submit DS-261 :
Receive IV Bill :
Pay IV Bill : 2019-09-09
Send IV Package :
Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : 2020-01-14
Case Completed at NVC : 2019-10-18
NVC Left :
Consulate Received :
Packet 3 Received :
Packet 3 Sent :
Packet 4 Received :
Interview Date : 2020-02-03
Interview Result : Approved
Second Interview
(If Required):
Second Interview Result:
Visa Received :
US Entry :
Comments :
Processing
Estimates/Stats :
Your I-130 was approved in 270 days from your NOA1 date.

Your interview took 452 days from your I-130 NOA1 date.


Member Reviews:

Consulate Review: Nigeria
Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa
Event Description
Review Date : February 4, 2020
Embassy Review : Had my appointment for 8.30am on 3rd February 2020
Got to the consulate at 7:30am
Wait time was pretty long but the CGI staffs provided all applicant guide on when to join the cue based on appointment time, special consideration for the old/ elderly and women and children
Please dont carry your phones,smart watches and sharp objects as they wont be allowed.
There are touts outside trying to hustle you..ensure you follow every requirement on the checklist and dont mind them when they suggest for you to bring or staple any thing. Simply follow the checklist.
Eventually got in documents checked for completion, original and required copies collected at about 12.24pm
Got called by consular officer by 1pm
I was asked below questions of course under oath
Who filled for you?
How long have you known her?
Do you have any photos?
Who are these persons in the marriage picture
Did your parents come? If not why?
It lasted about over 2mins in all.
I answered honestly and with a great sense of confidence and charming smiles
That was it..CO said he has all he requires to approve my visa and he shared with me my rights against violence, how to pay for green card an pick up point for my passport.

Please dress well, be bold, ask politely for CO to ask a question if you are not sure of what he said, be honest very importantly.
Finally Pray and commit the interview to God.
Rating : Very Good


Timeline Comments: 19

blank avatar Odiegwu on 2020-02-03 said:
Goodluck on your interview. Please do share your experience and interview questions.
CaylinObinna on 2020-02-03 said:
Good luck today! Prayers! Hope you share how everything went today:) thank you
blank avatar Fitzgerald 2013 on 2020-02-03 said:
Hi, I got approved. Later tonight I will update my experience with all. Thanks
blank avatar Odiegwu on 2020-02-03 said:
That's cool. We are waiting ☺
CaylinObinna on 2020-02-03 said:
PRAISE GOD! so happy for you. This is good news for me and hubby too. We are curious to see how the CO are now that laws are changing. 🥰🥰
blank avatar Odiegwu on 2020-02-04 said:
Congratulations. Thanks for sharing
blank avatar Odiegwu on 2020-02-04 said:
What did he say about picking up the visa? How do they communicate on that?
Arewa on 2020-02-04 said:
Praise God, i have been waiting to read something positive, the Ban thing has really gotten most of us shaken, but I'm happy for you... please once you get your visa, book your ticket and go meet your love. I wish myself and everyother person the very best. We will all share our goodnews IJN, and the ban will be lifted IJN. 😘
blank avatar Mrs Akintomide on 2020-02-04 said:
Congratulations
blank avatar Fitzgerald 2013 on 2020-02-04 said:
@odiegwu we were given a form that indicates the pick up location. Typically is DHL office at muri okunola in VI for all the persons I saw get approved. Also seems the body language of the CO's is to like give as many visas as possible so secret is to come prepared, if you dont have enough photos of you and your spouse suggest you print screenshot of whatsapp or FB chats that shows dates, prints very old chats and most recent ones. They just want to see a proof that you both are in a relationship for real and trust me ...boom you hear that magic word 'I have all I need to issue/approve your Visa's Good luck to you all.
blank avatar Mrs Akintomide on 2020-02-04 said:
Can you please let us know the issue date on your visa after you pick up your passport. About the travel ban, some people are saying the approval date is different from the issue date. My husband's interview is Feb 20th and the ban is starting Feb 21st, I am really scared and worried. Your response will be highly appreciated.
blank avatar Odiegwu on 2020-02-04 said:
Thanks for your reply. I'm happy for you. How do u know when it's ready for pick up, like what's the indicator? And does it means that particular DHL office in VI is the only option for immigrants visa pickup? My interview is on 13th
blank avatar Fitzgerald 2013 on 2020-02-04 said:
@mrsAkintomode, I will share an update once passport is received. Understandable why you are scared. my view is that we should commit anybsituation we cannot change to God. Feb 21 isn't here yet and alot can happen. Trust in him Ma'am he can change things for those who believe. @odiegwu I understand that an SMS or email notification will reach us, so you know that we were made to complete a data sheet that captures our phone number, email and address - that could be the source of the data CGI may be sharing with DHL. I believe that VI is only pick up point for Lagos. You may pay additional fees if you want it to be shipped. I recommend you stay back in Lagos after your approved visa to pick up passport, you really dont want to have DHL moving around something as sensitive as this Visa and packet docs. Trust I have been helpful so far. So you know I am no expact these are my views and you should do more research. Happy to help if you have further questions.
blank avatar Mrs Akintomide on 2020-02-04 said:
Thanks a lot and again Congratulations
blank avatar Janeyk on 2020-02-04 said:
Congratulations... I tap into same grace. Which documents require copies pls??
IsItLekker on 2020-02-04 said:
Congratulations you guys!
blank avatar Fitzgerald 2013 on 2020-02-04 said:
Thanks Jane&Niko, Key docs to make copies are your birth certificate, marriage for married persons, police report and your interview appointment letter. You should download the checklist to give you a full guide. Thanks @ isltlekker. Wishing you all sucess as you progress.
blank avatar Odiegwu on 2020-02-07 said:
Hello thanks for the information. Have you received any notification from the DHL yet or any change on your status as 3 days have passed?
blank avatar Odiegwu on 2020-02-10 said:
Please what birth certificate did you use? I'm confused. I have attestation of birth letter from NPC and age declaration from high court. Latest news on consulate review that they are asking for birth certificate from NPC
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