I-601 at Lagos Consulate

[Nellag 0]

My fiancee lives in Lagos, Nigeria and after the whole delay in getting the petiton approved (I filed in May, 2006), we found out we had to file a 601 due to medical reasons. The american consulate officer gave her the waiver forms, and told her to get me to send proof of income - pay stubs and all in addition to the necessary forms and signatures. I sent her enough proof of income which totalled over $9,000/monthly. Even though they stipulated a check payment of $545 they would not accept a US check and I had to send money via Moneygram to her. Anyway, she submitted all documents to them Friday. What is interesting is that the lady just read my supporting letter, took a look at the original copies of my pay stubs and gave them back to her saying, "good". She said she will make an enty on the computer and that she did not need them. Is this normal not to include the proof with the application? Also, her passport was taken and was told the decision is not made at the consulate but that the forms will be sent out. Is it also normal to hold on to the passport during the entire waiting period?

Anyone gone through the waiver process in Lagos? How long did you have to wait?

[jamyleandkhadijah 0]

My fiancee lives in Lagos, Nigeria and after the whole delay in getting the petiton approved (I filed in May, 2006), we found out we had to file a 601 due to medical reasons. The american consulate officer gave her the waiver forms, and told her to get me to send proof of income - pay stubs and all in addition to the necessary forms and signatures. I sent her enough proof of income which totalled over $9,000/monthly. Even though they stipulated a check payment of $545 they would not accept a US check and I had to send money via Moneygram to her. Anyway, she submitted all documents to them Friday. What is interesting is that the lady just read my supporting letter, took a look at the original copies of my pay stubs and gave them back to her saying, "good". She said she will make an enty on the computer and that she did not need them. Is this normal not to include the proof with the application? Also, her passport was taken and was told the decision is not made at the consulate but that the forms will be sent out. Is it also normal to hold on to the passport during the entire waiting period?

Anyone gone through the waiver process in Lagos? How long did you have to wait?

It's a good thing that they took her passport, that should tell you that they are willing to give her the visa; just hang in there and pray you will hear something good real soon.

Good Luck,

Jamil