EmpressDMarie's US Immigration Timeline

Petitioner's Name: marie Beneficiary's Name: babe VJ Member: EmpressDMarie Country: Jamaica Last Updated: 2010-05-16 Add Comment to Timeline Register or log in to follow this timeline

Immigration Checklist for marie & babe:

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 : Vermont Service Center Transferred? No Consulate : Jamaica Marriage (if applicable): 2008-01-31 I-130 Sent : 2009-05-18 I-130 NOA1 : 2009-05-20 I-130 RFE : I-130 RFE Sent : I-130 Approved : 2009-05-27 NVC Received : Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : Pay AOS Bill : Receive I-864 Package : Send AOS Package : 2010-03-02 Submit DS-261 : 2010-03-26 Receive IV Bill : Pay IV Bill : Send IV Package : Receive Instruction and Interview appointment letter : Case Completed at NVC : 2010-04-01 NVC Left : Consulate Received : Packet 3 Received : Packet 3 Sent : Packet 4 Received : 2010-04-12 Interview Date : 2010-05-10 Interview Result : Approved Second Interview (If Required): Second Interview Result: Visa Received : US Entry : Comments : Processing Estimates/Stats : Your I-130 was approved in 7 days from your NOA1 date. Your interview took 355 days from your I-130 NOA1 date.

Member Reviews:

Consulate Review: Jamaica Review Topic: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Event Description Review Date : May 16, 2010 Embassy Review : My husband had his interview on 05/10/2010. Prior to this date, I faxed him my 2009 tax return and W2. Because of all the reviews that I've read on this site, I knew that if he did not submit those documents, he would not be approved. Even though I was VERY clear about this when I explained it to him, for some strange reason, he did not give them the documents at the interview. He said he was nervous and they "didn't ask" for the documents. I love my husband dearly, but if we ever have to do something like this again, I'd have to do it myself to make sure it's done right :-). Anyway, he was blue-slipped and advised that he would need a joint sponsor. I WAS FURIOUS because my income was more than double the amount needed for our household size. THANK GOD FOR THE INTERNET AND MODERN TECHNOLOGY I immediately got on the computer and located an email address where I could send a message to the consulate directly. I explained to them in the email that my husband was in possession of my tax documents and according to the guidelines, I met the requirement on my own. The next day, someone from the embassy contacted by husband by phone and asked him if he was still in possession of the documents. They told him to come in the next day so they can have the officer review the petition again with the tax form. He was in and out within an hour-this time with an approval. I received an email from the embassy confirming this the next day. FYI for anyone who is going through this: Alot of times people in Jamaica are so afraid to speak up or ask questions because they already have it in their minds that they are not going to get through. Encourage your family members to speak up and if you feel that they cannot handle this, go to the interview with them. Rating : Very Good

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