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[blessing247 0]

Hi everyone. Does anyone know the approximate time it takes from NOA2 to interview date in Lagos? I understand the file will need to be sent to nvc first, then to the u.s. Embassy in Lagos. After which, the beneficiary will be sent some info and eventually given an interview date. How long should one expect this process to take? Thanks.

[Nafisakauna 5]

We applied for our i-130 in May 4th 2015. our interview was Feb. 4, 2016 in Lagos Nigeria. We been in AP since the interview.

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

About 2-3 months depending on how busy they are.

[blessing247 0]

Wow. Do you have any idea why you are in AP? Did they collect your passport at the interview?

We applied for our i-130 in May 4th 2015. our interview was Feb. 4, 2016 in Lagos Nigeria. We been in AP since the interview.

[blessing247 0]

Thanks. What should the petitioner do in the meantime after receiving NOA2? Wait until they hear from NVC?

About 2-3 months depending on how busy they are.

[Nafisakauna 5]

@Blessing they kept the PP. THEY DIDNT SAY WHY WE WERE IN AP. THEY SAID IN 10 DAYS WE CAN PICK UP OUR PP, BUT ITS BEEN OVER A MONTH.

[Leeoi 0]

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afternoon

when it comes to the lagos embassy , ppl with successful k1 journeys , did you include the affidavit or did you just send it over a week or so before the actual visa interview??? Ive heard stories where ppl brought documents but the interviewer didnt look at them , it would be a really terrible thing if you had your affidavit ready to hand and they didnt take the time to look at it and then deny you

thoughts??

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No it's not needed before the interview. Read the Guides on the top tab

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True. not needed. However I had all the docs so I just sent it in and then I brought copies with to the interview, of which they didn't look at.

Speaking from my experience, of course. It worked for us to do it that way. We also aren't from the Lagos embassy so maybe this post is for nothing

Hopefully this helps your decision

Edited by JJGussiaas (Gush), 11 March 2016 - 05:34 PM.

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JJGussiaas (Gush), on 11 Mar 2016 - 1:33 PM, said:

True. not needed. However I had all the docs so I just sent it in and then I brought copies with to the interview, of which they didn't look at.

Speaking from my experience, of course. It worked for us to do it that way. We also aren't from the Lagos embassy so maybe this post is for nothing

Hopefully this helps your decision

hah thats my thought process honestly , sometimes they dont ask for anything , some embassys arent different i guess , but i cant see including it go against u in anyway

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soulstriker, on 11 Mar 2016 - 1:48 PM, said:

hah thats my thought process honestly , sometimes they dont ask for anything , some embassys arent different i guess , but i cant see including it go against u in anyway

it doesn't but it doesn't help you in anyway either.

Edited by Georgia16, 11 March 2016 - 05:50 PM.

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Georgia16, on 11 Mar 2016 - 1:19 PM, said:

No it's not needed before the interview. Read the Guides on the top tab

thanks

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Front loading for Lagos is always recommended, meaning send everything with the initial petition package and then send an updated letter of intent and

updated I-134 ahead of the interview, also ongoing relationship evidence such as trips and communication, photos, whatever you have that you didn't before

sending the petition.

All too often the CO's in Lagos make up their minds before the applicant ever steps up to the window and yes, they often do not want to look at what you bring

if they want to refuse the visa.

Front load and then bring it anyway is the key to a better chance for Lagos.

Front loading will set the pace because the CO has already seen your file with whatever should be in there.

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Ebunoluwa i disagree with you. Do not send any document ahead in lagos before ur interview. Go with all that is required from the mail that was sent to u.from my experience the most important things is how often ur fiance came visiting. That was what i was asked and what he does.and i was approved lat yr

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Leeoi, on 11 Mar 2016 - 3:20 PM, said:

Ebunoluwa i disagree with you. Do not send any document ahead in lagos before ur interview. Go with all that is required from the mail that was sent to u.from my experience the most important things is how often ur fiance came visiting. That was what i was asked and what he does.and i was approved lat yr

It's a free country and you can certainly disagree with me. I stand by my previous post.

I did not say anyone will be denied if the I-134 is not included. I said front load the whole thing and then resubmit again at interview due to

the quirks of Lagos and just because you did not have hassles doesn't mean anyone else won't have them.

Yes, of course visits are most important but that was the point of the topic.

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Ebunoluwa, on 11 Mar 2016 - 3:32 PM, said:

It's a free country and you can certainly disagree with me. I stand by my previous post.

I did not say anyone will be denied if the I-134 is not included. I said front load the whole thing and then resubmit again at interview due to

the quirks of Lagos and just because you did not have hassles doesn't mean anyone else won't have them.

Yes, of course visits are most important but that was the point of the topic.

yeah im seriously considering it , from the terrible stories and posts ive seen , being extra prepared isnt a bad thing

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Ebunoluwa when u send it to them who are u addressing it to?? And is it the same person that will interview you?and after going thru the submission of ur documents before u meet with the CO, will they fish you out and send you to a particular CO.

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Leeoi, on 11 Mar 2016 - 3:20 PM, said:

Ebunoluwa i disagree with you. Do not send any document ahead in lagos before ur interview. Go with all that is required from the mail that was sent to u.from my experience the most important things is how often ur fiance came visiting. That was what i was asked and what he does.and i was approved lat yr

could you do your timeline sometime and do a consulate review , def be great to see !

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Leeoi, on 11 Mar 2016 - 4:06 PM, said:

Ebunoluwa when u send it to them who are u addressing it to?? And is it the same person that will interview you?and after going thru the submission of ur documents before u meet with the CO, will they fish you out and send you to a particular CO.

My advice was to include it with the initial I-129F petition packet, to USCIS.

Then take an updated one to the interview along with other documents and relationship evidence.

As to your last question, they could very likely assign you to a certain CO who has looked at your file already.

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Hello. We just got approved (k1), can we go ahead and complete form ds 160, pay and schedule an appointment for an interview after receiving our case number from NVC or we have to wait for the embassy to contact us first before we will be able to schedule an appointment? Your reply would be appreciated.

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From my case i got approved 10th july 015,called nvc for case numb on the 20th of August and asked them when mycase was transferred to lagos cos i dint hear anything from both i was told it was transferred to lagos Aug 3rd, and lagos never contacted me. So i sent an email to lagos embassy on the 23rd of aug teling them about what nvc said and i included my case numb to email and they replied me in 2days with all the info i needed(packet3)i.e to pay for visa fee, fill out d form, medicals and all.so probably u should email lagos embassy before u go ahead.

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include affidavit of support in k1 packet ?

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soulstriker's Photosoulstriker

11 Mar 2016

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afternoon

when it comes to the lagos embassy , ppl with successful k1 journeys , did you include the affidavit or did you just send it over a week or so before the actual visa interview??? Ive heard stories where ppl brought documents but the interviewer didnt look at them , it would be a really terrible thing if you had your affidavit ready to hand and they didnt take the time to look at it and then deny you

thoughts??

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11 Mar 2016

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No it's not needed before the interview. Read the Guides on the top tab

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11 Mar 2016

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True. not needed. However I had all the docs so I just sent it in and then I brought copies with to the interview, of which they didn't look at.

Speaking from my experience, of course. It worked for us to do it that way. We also aren't from the Lagos embassy so maybe this post is for nothing

Hopefully this helps your decision

Edited by JJGussiaas (Gush), 11 March 2016 - 05:34 PM.

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JJGussiaas (Gush), on 11 Mar 2016 - 1:33 PM, said:

True. not needed. However I had all the docs so I just sent it in and then I brought copies with to the interview, of which they didn't look at.

Speaking from my experience, of course. It worked for us to do it that way. We also aren't from the Lagos embassy so maybe this post is for nothing

Hopefully this helps your decision

hah thats my thought process honestly , sometimes they dont ask for anything , some embassys arent different i guess , but i cant see including it go against u in anyway

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soulstriker, on 11 Mar 2016 - 1:48 PM, said:

hah thats my thought process honestly , sometimes they dont ask for anything , some embassys arent different i guess , but i cant see including it go against u in anyway

it doesn't but it doesn't help you in anyway either.

Edited by Georgia16, 11 March 2016 - 05:50 PM.

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Georgia16, on 11 Mar 2016 - 1:19 PM, said:

No it's not needed before the interview. Read the Guides on the top tab

thanks

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11 Mar 2016

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Front loading for Lagos is always recommended, meaning send everything with the initial petition package and then send an updated letter of intent and

updated I-134 ahead of the interview, also ongoing relationship evidence such as trips and communication, photos, whatever you have that you didn't before

sending the petition.

All too often the CO's in Lagos make up their minds before the applicant ever steps up to the window and yes, they often do not want to look at what you bring

if they want to refuse the visa.

Front load and then bring it anyway is the key to a better chance for Lagos.

Front loading will set the pace because the CO has already seen your file with whatever should be in there.

Leeoi's PhotoLeeoi

11 Mar 2016

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Ebunoluwa i disagree with you. Do not send any document ahead in lagos before ur interview. Go with all that is required from the mail that was sent to u.from my experience the most important things is how often ur fiance came visiting. That was what i was asked and what he does.and i was approved lat yr

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Leeoi, on 11 Mar 2016 - 3:20 PM, said:

Ebunoluwa i disagree with you. Do not send any document ahead in lagos before ur interview. Go with all that is required from the mail that was sent to u.from my experience the most important things is how often ur fiance came visiting. That was what i was asked and what he does.and i was approved lat yr

It's a free country and you can certainly disagree with me. I stand by my previous post.

I did not say anyone will be denied if the I-134 is not included. I said front load the whole thing and then resubmit again at interview due to

the quirks of Lagos and just because you did not have hassles doesn't mean anyone else won't have them.

Yes, of course visits are most important but that was the point of the topic.

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Ebunoluwa, on 11 Mar 2016 - 3:32 PM, said:

It's a free country and you can certainly disagree with me. I stand by my previous post.

I did not say anyone will be denied if the I-134 is not included. I said front load the whole thing and then resubmit again at interview due to

the quirks of Lagos and just because you did not have hassles doesn't mean anyone else won't have them.

Yes, of course visits are most important but that was the point of the topic.

yeah im seriously considering it , from the terrible stories and posts ive seen , being extra prepared isnt a bad thing

Leeoi's PhotoLeeoi

11 Mar 2016

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Ebunoluwa when u send it to them who are u addressing it to?? And is it the same person that will interview you?and after going thru the submission of ur documents before u meet with the CO, will they fish you out and send you to a particular CO.

soulstriker's Photosoulstriker

11 Mar 2016

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Leeoi, on 11 Mar 2016 - 3:20 PM, said:

Ebunoluwa i disagree with you. Do not send any document ahead in lagos before ur interview. Go with all that is required from the mail that was sent to u.from my experience the most important things is how often ur fiance came visiting. That was what i was asked and what he does.and i was approved lat yr

could you do your timeline sometime and do a consulate review , def be great to see !

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12 Mar 2016

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Leeoi, on 11 Mar 2016 - 4:06 PM, said:

Ebunoluwa when u send it to them who are u addressing it to?? And is it the same person that will interview you?and after going thru the submission of ur documents before u meet with the CO, will they fish you out and send you to a particular CO.

My advice was to include it with the initial I-129F petition packet, to USCIS.

Then take an updated one to the interview along with other documents and relationship evidence.

As to your last question, they could very likely assign you to a certain CO who has looked at your file already.

funlek's Photofunlek

Today, 05:08 AM

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Hello. We just got approved (k1), can we go ahead and complete form ds 160, pay and schedule an appointment for an interview after receiving our case number from NVC or we have to wait for the embassy to contact us first before we will be able to schedule an appointment? Your reply would be appreciated.

Leeoi's PhotoLeeoi

Today, 12:06 PM

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From my case i got approved 10th july 015,called nvc for case numb on the 20th of August and asked them when mycase was transferred to lagos cos i dint hear anything from both i was told it was transferred to lagos Aug 3rd, and lagos never contacted me. So i sent an email to lagos embassy on the 23rd of aug teling them about what nvc said and i included my case numb to email and they replied me in 2days with all the info i needed(packet3)i.e to pay for visa fee, fill out d form, medicals and all.so probably u should email lagos embassy before u go ahead.

[dwheels76 5,463]

Hi everyone. Does anyone know the approximate time it takes from NOA2 to interview date in Lagos? I understand the file will need to be sent to nvc first, then to the u.s. Embassy in Lagos. After which, the beneficiary will be sent some info and eventually given an interview date. How long should one expect this process to take? Thanks.

Well Blessing you are K1 which means you select your own interview date. To be ahead of it all. After NOA2 in about a week start calling NVC to get your Case#, IIN. Once you have that you can go and pay the Visa fee at GTB bank and than you can create your account on the website, You should be gathering all your documents soon as you get NOA2. Your affidavit of support you can have done now.

Look at the Consular info page here on VJ click on portal takes you to Nigeria.

Your date is all up to you. Have no idea how far out the schedule starts. Good luck.

[blessing247 0]

Thanks dWheels76:

My reason for asking is because I plan on visiting my fiance for the 2nd time sometime before his interview. Do you think it makes sense for me to schedule my visit during his interview OR before the interview? Although I understand the U.S. petitioner is not allowed in the embassy, I was told it could help the case if I'm on the premises. That is why I'm trying to get a sense of when his interview may be scheduled.

Well Blessing you are K1 which means you select your own interview date. To be ahead of it all. After NOA2 in about a week start calling NVC to get your Case#, IIN. Once you have that you can go and pay the Visa fee at GTB bank and than you can create your account on the website, You should be gathering all your documents soon as you get NOA2. Your affidavit of support you can have done now.

Look at the Consular info page here on VJ click on portal takes you to Nigeria.

Your date is all up to you. Have no idea how far out the schedule starts. Good luck.