NVC Need More Documents(Nigerians)

[togsonkaks 1]

Hello Everyone,

 

I am a Nigerian residing in Cyprus. I am applying for a family based visa, wife is from the US. We just got a response from NVC that they need additional documents. I have been requested to get another police clearance report. This is the message I got:

 

"The Nigerian police force no longer accepts requests made through the American Embassy. Requests should be addressed to The Deputy Inspector General, Criminal Investigation Department, Nigerian Police Force, Alagbon Close, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria. Fee should be in the form of an international bank draft payable to the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Fingerprint Section, Nigerian Police Force.

The applicant's letter must state full name, place and date of birth, nationality, passport number, date and place of issuance (for current passport or passport used during applicant's stay in Nigeria), exact periods of residence in Nigeria and addresses where applicant resided. Each applicant 16 years of age and over must enclose (1) a copy of the first three data pages of his or her passport, (2) the pages containing Nigerian visas, entry and departure stamps and (3) a complete set of fingerprints taken by the police in the district where the applicant resides."

 

My questions are:

1. What are the documents that I need to send to NVC? Just the Police report and Fingerprint cards.?

2. "Fee should be in the form of an international bank draft payable to the Deputy Inspector

General of Police, Fingerprint Section, Nigerian Police Force."  Can I just ask a family member to make the payment for me? Does NVC need the Payment Receipt?

 

 

I will really appreciate if you can enlighten me more on this.

 

Look forward to hearing from you.

 

Thanks Everyone.

 

[JessieABC 159]

1 hour ago, togsonkaks said:

Hello Everyone,

 

I am a Nigerian residing in Cyprus. I am applying for a family based visa, wife is from the US. We just got a response from NVC that they need additional documents. I have been requested to get another police clearance report. This is the message I got:

 

"The Nigerian police force no longer accepts requests made through the American Embassy. Requests should be addressed to The Deputy Inspector General, Criminal Investigation Department, Nigerian Police Force, Alagbon Close, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria. Fee should be in the form of an international bank draft payable to the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Fingerprint Section, Nigerian Police Force.

The applicant's letter must state full name, place and date of birth, nationality, passport number, date and place of issuance (for current passport or passport used during applicant's stay in Nigeria), exact periods of residence in Nigeria and addresses where applicant resided. Each applicant 16 years of age and over must enclose (1) a copy of the first three data pages of his or her passport, (2) the pages containing Nigerian visas, entry and departure stamps and (3) a complete set of fingerprints taken by the police in the district where the applicant resides."

 

My questions are:

1. What are the documents that I need to send to NVC? Just the Police report and Fingerprint cards.?

2. "Fee should be in the form of an international bank draft payable to the Deputy Inspector

General of Police, Fingerprint Section, Nigerian Police Force."  Can I just ask a family member to make the payment for me? Does NVC need the Payment Receipt?

 

 

I will really appreciate if you can enlighten me more on this.

 

Look forward to hearing from you.

 

Thanks Everyone.

 

Always check the nvc website for information on reciprocity by country.

 

required documentation for Nigeria: https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/fees/reciprocity-by-country/NI.html

[onileowo 7]

1 hour ago, JessieABC said:

Always check the nvc website for information on reciprocity by country.

 

required documentation for Nigeria: https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/fees/reciprocity-by-country/NI.html

That means NVC gave you checklists of police clearance certificate from Nigeria. I believe if u had already submitted Cyrus police clearance certificate,  you just need only Nigeria own. You don't need to show bank draft to Nvc, all u just need is to provide NVC copy of police clearance certificate from Nigeria through scanning and you will now take the original copy to the interview. I have someone at the police criminal record office who works at the fingerprint session. If u are interested I can send the person number to you. Wish u all the best.

[JessieABC 159]

7 minutes ago, onileowo said:

That means NVC gave you checklists of police clearance certificate from Nigeria. I believe if u had already submitted Cyrus police clearance certificate,  you just need only Nigeria own. You don't need to show bank draft to Nvc, all u just need is to provide NVC copy of police clearance certificate from Nigeria through scanning and you will now take the original copy to the interview. I have someone at the police criminal record office who works at the fingerprint session. If u are interested I can send the person number to you. Wish u all the best.

I was responding to your inquiry above and did not receive any checklists, nor am I filing via Nigeria.  If you were attempting to get a police certificate via the embassy, it may not satisfy the requirements.   

 

As long as it is issued by the correct signing authority, then a photocopy is fine. You don't need the receipt, just the required documentation.   All documentation sent to the NVC should be photocopies as all ORIGINALS should be brought to the interview.

 

As mentioned above, you should really read the required documentation clearly listed on the nvc website per the link provided in the previous post.  Per the NVC reciprocity information for Nigeria, they state the required document for satisfying the police certificate is as follows:

 

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Document Name: Police Character Certificate

Issuing Authority: The Nigeria Police

Special Seal(s) / Color / Format:  They are typically printed on white paper with red background lettering.  Seals are inked, most often in blue, black, or purple.  Bio-data is typed in Times New Roman font. Fingerprint cards must be submitted along with the police certificate.

Issuing Authority Personnel Title: Central Registrar, Deputy Inspector-General “D” Dept., For Inspector-General of Police

Procedure for Obtaining: Applicants need to contact the Deputy Inspector General, Criminal Investigation Department, Nigeria Police Force, Alagbon Close, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria.  The applicant should bring information regarding their full name, place and date of birth, nationality, passport number, date and place of issuance (for current passport or passport used during applicant's stay in Nigeria), exact periods of residence in Nigeria and addresses where applicant resided. 

Certified Copies Available: No.

Alternate Documents: N/A

Exceptions: N/A

Comments: Applicants outside the country are advised that mailed requests for police certificates are not an effective method of obtaining the records. It is recommended that applicants outside Nigeria obtain a police certificate upon their next visit, or enlist the assistance of a friend or relative able to physically visit the Deputy Inspector General. Note that each applicant 16 years of age and above must also provide (1) a copy of the first three data pages of his or her passport, (2) the pages containing Nigerian visas, entry and departure stamps and (3) a complete set of fingerprints taken by the police in the district where the applicant resides. The Police Character Certificate is obtained by applying to the relevant Police Department of the Nigeria Police

 

 

[onileowo 7]

5 minutes ago, JessieABC said:

I was responding to your inquiry above and did not receive any checklists, nor am I filing via Nigeria.  If you were attempting to get a police certificate via the embassy, it may not satisfy the requirements.   

 

As long as it is issued by the correct signing authority, then a photocopy is fine. You don't need the receipt, just the required documentation.   All documentation sent to the NVC should be photocopies as all ORIGINALS should be brought to the interview.

 

As mentioned above, you should really read the required documentation clearly listed on the nvc website per the link provided in the previous post.  Per the NVC reciprocity information for Nigeria, they state the required document for satisfying the police certificate is as follows:

 

 

 

I attempted to get police clearance certificate through Greece embassy Abuja before where the embassy refused to grant me, I need to contacted my pastor in Greece who help me to meet lawyer. I only sent him authorization letter and the police clearance certificate was received. I believe u can get the Nigeria police clearance certificate that way since u are out of the country.

[JessieABC 159]

1 minute ago, onileowo said:

I attempted to get police clearance certificate through Greece embassy Abuja before where the embassy refused to grant me, I need to contacted my pastor in Greece who help me to meet lawyer. I only sent him authorization letter and the police clearance certificate was received. I believe u can get the Nigeria police clearance certificate that way since u are out of the country.

Oh sorry @onileowo!!  Thought you were the OP  since you quoted me! 

[Lifeisbeautiful03 9]

20 hours ago, togsonkaks said:

Hello Everyone,

 

I am a Nigerian residing in Cyprus. I am applying for a family based visa, wife is from the US. We just got a response from NVC that they need additional documents. I have been requested to get another police clearance report. This is the message I got:

 

"The Nigerian police force no longer accepts requests made through the American Embassy. Requests should be addressed to The Deputy Inspector General, Criminal Investigation Department, Nigerian Police Force, Alagbon Close, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria. Fee should be in the form of an international bank draft payable to the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Fingerprint Section, Nigerian Police Force.

The applicant's letter must state full name, place and date of birth, nationality, passport number, date and place of issuance (for current passport or passport used during applicant's stay in Nigeria), exact periods of residence in Nigeria and addresses where applicant resided. Each applicant 16 years of age and over must enclose (1) a copy of the first three data pages of his or her passport, (2) the pages containing Nigerian visas, entry and departure stamps and (3) a complete set of fingerprints taken by the police in the district where the applicant resides."

 

My questions are:

1. What are the documents that I need to send to NVC? Just the Police report and Fingerprint cards.?

2. "Fee should be in the form of an international bank draft payable to the Deputy Inspector

General of Police, Fingerprint Section, Nigerian Police Force."  Can I just ask a family member to make the payment for me? Does NVC need the Payment Receipt?

 

 

I will really appreciate if you can enlighten me more on this.

 

Look forward to hearing from you.

 

Thanks Everyone.

 

Edited May 19, 2017 by Lifeisbeautiful03

[Lewismicheals 42]

does this relate to all nigerians that will be going through this process, or is it just relating to your case alone? 

[Lifeisbeautiful03 9]

7 hours ago, Lewismicheals said:

does this relate to all nigerians that will be going through this process, or is it just relating to your case alone? 

Yes if you don't reside in Nigeria, anyone living in diaspora. Hope this helps.