IR1- CR1 Visa Tips Nigeria

[Queen2myKing 5]

Try to provide all documents to NVC at one time. They will use the last scan date to determine when they should review the package.

Some of the documents I provided to NVC:

1. Attestation of Birth from the National Commission Office and the Statutory Declaration of Age from the Higher Court Judicial Division (this was provided instead of the birth certificate normally seen in the US.

2. Medical, dental, and Vision Insurance for Nigerian spouse (obtained in 2014 during open enrollment, no SSN needed as of yet, marriage certificate required)

3. Screenshots of email communications from from the first time we started communicating (NVC never knew the details of our conversation)

4. Photos with spouse, family and friends.

5. Tax transcripts and pay stubs from Employment.

6. Passport photos were never the exact required size but close.

**Renew the passport if the Nigerian passport has less than 6 months before expiring. Take the old and new passport to the medical exam and visa interview.**

**Estimated cost of the medical exam paid $300 USD or 65, 000 Naira**

**Lagos Airport asked for me the signed Yellow Fever card.**

[Queen2myKing 5]

I also sent 3 months unaltered detailed US cell phone bills.

[solmart 5]

I also sent 3 months unaltered detailed US cell phone bills.

Congrats and Was any documents asked to be seen during the interview

[Queen2myKing 5]

Thank you. Surprisingly the Consulate didn't ask for any other documents. NVC notified me the case was complete. Shortly after that an email was received from NVC the income requirements were not met and that we should get joint sponsor or complete another Affidavit of Support. Completed a new affidavit and brought it to the interview along with an updated paystub to support the income. The Consulate approved our case without looking at the updated information. I wonder of they verified the updated income on their own.

Edited June 28, 2015 by Queen2myKing

[Yanky009 3]

Hi, I'm just starting my petition process. My husband is in Nigeria right now. Asides what I have listed below, please, do you advise I add any more proof? Thank you!!

1. Application fee in the amount $420

2. Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative

3. Form G-1145 (e-Notification of Application)

4. Evidence of my US citizenship Passport

5. Form G-325 and photograph of the petitioner

6. Form G-325 and photograph of the beneficiary

7. Copy of Petitioner birth certificate

8. Copy of Beneficiary birth certificate

9. Evidence of Bona Fide Marriage

a. Letter explaining our relationship history and marriage

b. Copy of our marriage certificate from Nigeria

c. Photo page as evidence to our relationship

d. Photo page of proposal pictures and engagement session

e. Photo page of our marriage ceremony in Nigeria and reception lunch with family and friends

f. Select Email Records from beginning of Relationship until current time

10. Copy of KLM Boarding Passes for Trip to Nigeria in Mat 2015

11. Copy of Delta ticket to vision Beneficiary in November 2013

Thank you!!!

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[Queen2myKing 5]

Wow. You have done excellent. It has been a while since I submitted my documents to USCIS so my memory kst not as clear on that portion as it is for NVC. I can't think of anything else that should be submitted. If anyone else reading this has suggestions please chime in. Some of the documents you are sending to USCIS will need to be submitted to the National Visa Center after you petition is approved.

[Oluwaese 17]

Is it still 60 days for case complete or less? Congratulations on your Approval.

[Queen2myKing 5]

Thank you. My processing time was over 60 days. I'm not sure what the processing time is now.

[Queen2myKing 5]

I also sent an email once a month to Nvcinquiry@state.gov to check status. I included my case number as well as the beneficiary and petitioners name date of birth in the email. Sometimes it was 30+ days before I received an email response from NVC.

[Ul & Cr 0]

Hi, I'm just starting my petition process. My husband is in Nigeria right now. Asides what I have listed below, please, do you advise I add any more proof? Thank you!!

1. Application fee in the amount $420

2. Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative

3. Form G-1145 (e-Notification of Application)

4. Evidence of my US citizenship Passport

5. Form G-325 and photograph of the petitioner

6. Form G-325 and photograph of the beneficiary

7. Copy of Petitioner birth certificate

8. Copy of Beneficiary birth certificate

9. Evidence of Bona Fide Marriage

a. Letter explaining our relationship history and marriage

b. Copy of our marriage certificate from Nigeria

c. Photo page as evidence to our relationship

d. Photo page of proposal pictures and engagement session

e. Photo page of our marriage ceremony in Nigeria and reception lunch with family and friends

f. Select Email Records from beginning of Relationship until current time

10. Copy of KLM Boarding Passes for Trip to Nigeria in Mat 2015

11. Copy of Delta ticket to vision Beneficiary in November 2013

Thank you!!!

Hi,

I think your case is good, there's nothing missing on there. So move on with your filling and wish y'all the best . I'm waiting for my case approval ..Ohh Nigeria is pretty close to my country