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pascanda   13

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I'll be travelling to Lagos on Monday and was curious for those that have been there during the strike and post strike, what is the atmosphere like now? I want to prepare myself what to expect. Anything particular I need to watch for, or are things back to the way they were?

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I leave tonight to arrive on Saturday. I'm not worried. Nigeria is always unpredictable, so I don't honestly think the strike has changed that. Just be alert and trust your instincts. Journey Mercies!

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I'll be travelling to Lagos on Monday and was curious for those that have been there during the strike and post strike, what is the atmosphere like now? I want to prepare myself what to expect. Anything particular I need to watch for, or are things back to the way they were?

Thanks!

i thinks its calmer now.. but naija is always naija.. keep close to self. so i have documents i need to get to Naija, shld i overnite it to you? lol

have you heard from embassy on your date? seems nothing in March yet per vj timeline.. cld be ur month!

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Nothing to Worry About..Nigeria is just the way it is when you 1st came..The Strike and Protest didnt change anything

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Common sense, stay away from crowds that gather for protesting. You are there to see family not make a thing over local problems.

I have plans of going there in March and I am taking my little boy so they better not start any thing with me or it will be a protest and a war. Maybe by then the chaos will be over.

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Everything is civil now. Protesting has stopped at this time, so merciful journey to Nigeria. Enjoy!! I was just there last week and everything is calm.. you will be able to move around freely so not to worry. Have a fantastic time darling... Cheryl

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i thinks its calmer now.. but naija is always naija.. keep close to self. so i have documents i need to get to Naija, shld i overnite it to you? lol

have you heard from embassy on your date? seems nothing in March yet per vj timeline.. cld be ur month!

LOL, I hope March is our Month!!

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Thanks everyone! I appreciate it! I'm soooo excited to be heading back to see Paschal and his family. I've really missed them all and Nigeria. I miss the relaxed atmosphere and the food! LOL I can't wait to have some fresh fish pepper soup and some fried yam!

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Thanks everyone! I appreciate it! I'm soooo excited to be heading back to see Paschal and his family. I've really missed them all and Nigeria. I miss the relaxed atmosphere and the food! LOL I can't wait to have some fresh fish pepper soup and some fried yam!

Enjoy...will be heading there end of next week!!

Planning to surprise a lot of people :yes:

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Enjoy...will be heading there end of next week!!

Planning to surprise a lot of people :yes:

Oh! when you talk like that about that food girl you make me want to leave right now and get me some egoosie soup and pounded yam. Lol! and I also miss Nigeia, my last time there was June 2010 almost 2 years so I can't wait til March.

Thanks everyone! I appreciate it! I'm soooo excited to be heading back to see Paschal and his family. I've really missed them all and Nigeria. I miss the relaxed atmosphere and the food! LOL I can't wait to have some fresh fish pepper soup and some fried yam!

Eat some egoosie and pounded yam for me Lol!

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Oh! when you talk like that about that food girl you make me want to leave right now and get me some egoosie soup and pounded yam. Lol! and I also miss Nigeia, my last time there was June 2010 almost 2 years so I can't wait til March.

Eat some egoosie and pounded yam for me Lol!

Egusi is my best soup also but more with eba, FARINA, semolina/vita :yes: . Was there Oct '10 also. take care

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CR-1 (for Husband):
09/15/2012: Got Married
09/26/2012: Mailed I-130 from Nigeria( delayed by customs)
USCIS stage ( 66 days)
10/12/2012: NOA 1
12/17/2012: NOA 2 (case was transferred to NYC office 11/27/12)
NVC stage ( 20 days)
01/08/2013: Case # and IIN assigned ( file arrived NVC mail room 12/20/12)
01/09/2013: AOS invoiced and paid, DS-3032 emailed and mailed.
01/16/2013: IV invoiced &paid. AOS & IV mailed in one package(arrived 01/18).
01/28/2013: Case complete!!!
04/19/2013: Interview; APPROVED!!!!!
05/13/2013: POE; JFK

N-400: (3 months and 12 days)
Filed N-400 : 2011-06-17
Interview: 2011-09-27
Oath Ceremony: 2011-09-30

IR-5 for Mom Entire process took 5 months exactly
USCIS (22days)
mailed I-130 : 2011-09-30
NOA 1: 2011-10-03 (text & email)
NOA 2: 2011-10-25 (text and email)
NVC: (19 days)
Case entered and # assigned: 2011-11-18
NVC Case COMPLETED: 2011-12-07 ( 43 days from NOA 2 and 65 days from NOA 1)
Interview Date(Lagos): 2012-01- 23 Mom was late for interview
New Interview date: 2012-02-29 : VISA APPROVED

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