BeeSee's US Immigration Timeline

Petitioner's Name: E Beneficiary's Name: S VJ Member: BeeSee Country: Canada Last Updated: 2021-01-07 Add Comment to Timeline Register or log in to follow this timeline

Immigration Checklist for E & S:

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 : Potomac Service Center Transferred? No Consulate : Montreal, Canada Marriage (if applicable): 2010 I-130 Sent : I-130 NOA1 : 2019-09-23 I-130 RFE : I-130 RFE Sent : I-130 Approved : 2020-05-25 NVC Received : Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : Pay AOS Bill : Receive I-864 Package : Send AOS Package : Submit DS-261 : Receive IV Bill : Pay IV Bill : Send IV Package : Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : Case Completed at NVC : 2020-09-03 NVC Left : Consulate Received : Packet 3 Received : Packet 3 Sent : Packet 4 Received : Interview Date : 2020-10-14 Interview Result : Administrative Review Second Interview (If Required): Second Interview Result: Visa Received : 2020-12-21 US Entry : 2021-01-06 Comments : Expedite Requested September 10, 2020 Expedite Approved September 23, 2020 Interview October 14, 2020 AP/Refused Passport Requested December 9, 2020 Visa Issued December 21, 2020 Processing Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 245 days from your NOA1 date. Your interview took 387 days from your I-130 NOA1 date.

Member Reviews:

Consulate Review: Montreal, Canada Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Event Description Review Date : January 19, 2021 Embassy Review : I arrived a couple minutes prior to the interview. It was walking distance to my hotel. The security people were courteous and I went through the screening with no issues. (I believe they usually take your phone from you at security but, I forgot it in my jacket pocket and realized I still had it with me when I got upstairs! I was too nervous to take it out and left it in my pocket the rest of the time.) I brought a small cloth shopping bag with a thin binder with all my paperwork in plastic protectors, my wallet and a book to read. I was directed upstairs via elevator. The waiting area was spaced out and there were a few others sitting. I was called up to a wicket, where they did some initial identification - asked for my passport, marriage certificate, birth certificate, police certificate. They also took my fingerprints. I was given a pamphlet to read on domestic violence and asked to sit down. I was called up about 20 minutes later to speak with the CO. Everything went well, I was asked basic questions such as where we would be living, what my spouse's occupation is, when we met, when we got married, how many children we have, what I do for work. Here's where things get a bit different from most other cases I've read/heard about. The CO said that although I had all the right paperwork and met all the requirements, "there is still some work we have to do on our(the consulate's) end". She gave me a white paper with a 221g - stating further processing needed and to follow further instructions regarding additional documentation required. I was also given my passport back. It was a difficult and upsetting moment, but, I have to say the CO was very professional and kind despite her not being able to provide any further information. It was a sad walk back to the hotel to say the least. Although the outcome of the interview was really disappointing at the time, I can't really give the actual process a bad review. However, I do wish they would give a bit more of an indication of why things happen or how long they anticipate extra processing to take. Four days after my interview, I received an email requesting me to fill out a DS 5535 as well as a my (beneficiary's) updated CV - which I submitted back on the same day. The consulate acknowledged receipt of the documentation via email two days after. I was then put in administrative processing (CEAC status stated REFUSED) for 2 painful(!) months before my visa was finally issued. (updated on January 19, 2021) Rating : Moderate

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