My dearest VJ and Sub-saharan family,
I just want to use this opportunity to thank everybody who in one way or the other helped us through this arduous journey.
Like most of you know, I have a son and a wife who are here with me right now in Nigeria. I did not want to take any chances and decided to make the trip for the interview just incase. We came to the embassy very early like most others in the past have said they did. Those who were for the immigrant visas were attended first before other. I was very optimistic with my confidence in God, but about an hour later, i saw my wife come out of the embassy towards me with the baby in tow. She said the baby was hungry and since i was carring the food, they let her out to go and feed the baby.
Well, the drama began when they had to go back inside, the security idiots there refused to let her go in. Although she had a piece of blue paper. I went ballistic, the unfortunate theing was that I had previously given her my passport so she could show the CO if ever it was needed. Now my passport and other documentations were locked inside and my wife and son were outside. Y'all can imagine the kind of stomach up[set I began to have. I tried to plead and cajole them to reason with us, finally somebody had the brains to realize that she did not come out by herself, without permission.
Now i was really tensed outside, but not later than half an hour later, she emerged from the place with smiles. She had been inter4viewed by an older friendly CO. He took our tax papers, looked at the pictures, asked to see where I was carrying my son, why we had received an RFE( cos I had sent in an affidavit of marriage rather than the certificate). He also wanted to know when i visited last, and my wife was able to provide all the needed information. he told her congratulations and to come back on the 15th and pick up the passports.
Right now, I have booked our flights bakic to LA on the 20th. I am sorry I have not been able to update personally but it was because I had no immediate access to the Internert. I am grateful to Crystal-n-me, my very good friend, I called her husband and told him to relay the news to Crystal. So she can break the news to y'all.
I do believe that my wife also ran into Osakeme's husband, i am just able now to see that she pmed me his number, although I have not been able to get through to him. Thanks to everybody, to ZEE, Zainab, Crystal, Monagoz, One LOve, Chispas,Queeen Jenn, I just cant name everybody, but i am greatly indebted to you all. God has been marvelous.
Now to the journey of life, instead of visajourney. I sure will be around till the twilight of all our journeys.
Full Version: Update on our visa approval
Wooo Hoo!!
Thanks for the update. I can only imagine the stress you were feeling. Why didn't they let you go inside too? Why make you stand outside for hours? That's so silly! Anyway, I'm so happy it's all finally getting to the point you can bring your family HOME!!
Thanks for the update. I can only imagine the stress you were feeling. Why didn't they let you go inside too? Why make you stand outside for hours? That's so silly! Anyway, I'm so happy it's all finally getting to the point you can bring your family HOME!!
I am so happy your family was able to get the visas.
Have a safe trip back
Have a safe trip back
That was such a great story! I was able to imagine how everything went. I know you were tense and stressed out while waiting, but thank God everything was a success in the end. Now you have to update us when you get that visa in your hands!
QUOTE(chinemeze @ Apr 11 2008, 04:02 AM) 
My dearest VJ and Sub-saharan family,
I just want to use this opportunity to thank everybody who in one way or the other helped us through this arduous journey.
Like most of you know, I have a son and a wife who are here with me right now in Nigeria. I did not want to take any chances and decided to make the trip for the interview just incase. We came to the embassy very early like most others in the past have said they did. Those who were for the immigrant visas were attended first before other. I was very optimistic with my confidence in God, but about an hour later, i saw my wife come out of the embassy towards me with the baby in tow. She said the baby was hungry and since i was carring the food, they let her out to go and feed the baby.
Well, the drama began when they had to go back inside, the security idiots there refused to let her go in. Although she had a piece of blue paper. I went ballistic, the unfortunate theing was that I had previously given her my passport so she could show the CO if ever it was needed. Now my passport and other documentations were locked inside and my wife and son were outside. Y'all can imagine the kind of stomach up[set I began to have. I tried to plead and cajole them to reason with us, finally somebody had the brains to realize that she did not come out by herself, without permission.
Now i was really tensed outside, but not later than half an hour later, she emerged from the place with smiles. She had been inter4viewed by an older friendly CO. He took our tax papers, looked at the pictures, asked to see where I was carrying my son, why we had received an RFE( cos I had sent in an affidavit of marriage rather than the certificate). He also wanted to know when i visited last, and my wife was able to provide all the needed information. he told her congratulations and to come back on the 15th and pick up the passports.
Right now, I have booked our flights bakic to LA on the 20th. I am sorry I have not been able to update personally but it was because I had no immediate access to the Internert. I am grateful to Crystal-n-me, my very good friend, I called her husband and told him to relay the news to Crystal. So she can break the news to y'all.
I do believe that my wife also ran into Osakeme's husband, i am just able now to see that she pmed me his number, although I have not been able to get through to him. Thanks to everybody, to ZEE, Zainab, Crystal, Monagoz, One LOve, Chispas,Queeen Jenn, I just cant name everybody, but i am greatly indebted to you all. God has been marvelous.
Now to the journey of life, instead of visajourney. I sure will be around till the twilight of all our journeys.
I just want to use this opportunity to thank everybody who in one way or the other helped us through this arduous journey.
Like most of you know, I have a son and a wife who are here with me right now in Nigeria. I did not want to take any chances and decided to make the trip for the interview just incase. We came to the embassy very early like most others in the past have said they did. Those who were for the immigrant visas were attended first before other. I was very optimistic with my confidence in God, but about an hour later, i saw my wife come out of the embassy towards me with the baby in tow. She said the baby was hungry and since i was carring the food, they let her out to go and feed the baby.
Well, the drama began when they had to go back inside, the security idiots there refused to let her go in. Although she had a piece of blue paper. I went ballistic, the unfortunate theing was that I had previously given her my passport so she could show the CO if ever it was needed. Now my passport and other documentations were locked inside and my wife and son were outside. Y'all can imagine the kind of stomach up[set I began to have. I tried to plead and cajole them to reason with us, finally somebody had the brains to realize that she did not come out by herself, without permission.
Now i was really tensed outside, but not later than half an hour later, she emerged from the place with smiles. She had been inter4viewed by an older friendly CO. He took our tax papers, looked at the pictures, asked to see where I was carrying my son, why we had received an RFE( cos I had sent in an affidavit of marriage rather than the certificate). He also wanted to know when i visited last, and my wife was able to provide all the needed information. he told her congratulations and to come back on the 15th and pick up the passports.
Right now, I have booked our flights bakic to LA on the 20th. I am sorry I have not been able to update personally but it was because I had no immediate access to the Internert. I am grateful to Crystal-n-me, my very good friend, I called her husband and told him to relay the news to Crystal. So she can break the news to y'all.
I do believe that my wife also ran into Osakeme's husband, i am just able now to see that she pmed me his number, although I have not been able to get through to him. Thanks to everybody, to ZEE, Zainab, Crystal, Monagoz, One LOve, Chispas,Queeen Jenn, I just cant name everybody, but i am greatly indebted to you all. God has been marvelous.
Now to the journey of life, instead of visajourney. I sure will be around till the twilight of all our journeys.
Oooola-la ! What a story and the suspensful moment of trying to get back into the Embassy! I can just imagine the thoughts flashing through your head when your wife was not let back in the first time she tried. I wish you all the best and right and can imagine the family rejoicing during these times. Much Hugs and love to the family
Congratulations! 
Great News! Congratulations on your journey!
YEE HAAW
YEE HAAW
Chi,
I thank God for His blessings and favor upon your family. I wish you all safe and happy return to the US.
God bless you and congratulations.
I thank God for His blessings and favor upon your family. I wish you all safe and happy return to the US.
God bless you and congratulations.
I am doing the victory dance for you and your beautiful family
COGRATS again to the family!!!!!! sure you are breathing a sigh of relief now that its all over. Hope you and the family have a safe flight home !!!!!!
sure you are breathing a sigh of relief now that its all over. Hope you and the family have a safe flight home !!!!!!
CONGRATS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
Congratulations!!!!!
Congratulations to you and your beautiful family!!!
Thanks everybody for the positive energy and joy shared. i am very gratful and cant wait for everyone to experience the same euphoria. We shall be flying back on the 20th, till then I might not be able to log on. Goodluck to interviewees for next week, I will be praying for y'all. God bless
Congratulations. It always makes me so happy to hear when people get their visas!!!!!!!!1
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