pascanda

Well, the interview didn't go well today. He was denied for reason of immigration purpose. I was told (the petitioner) that I could come back to the embassy Monday morning before 11am to dispute it. It turns out that someone my fiance dated several years ago, had filed for the DV lottery and signed the papers that they were husband and wife. (He had given the girl his passport photo thinking it was just for a single individual, not a couple) He DID NOT file for the visa, this girl used his name and the information showed up on his file. I asked him if he showed them his certificate of bachelorhood and he said no. So, my plan is, to go to the embassy on Monday morning with the certificate of bachelorhood and explain to them as he did, that he didn't file for that visa. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. We're heartbroken and in shock right now.

I just flew Continental to Nigeria on Jan 30th and I had two large suitcases that I checked in for free, plus I had a carry-on and a purse. All free. Now, once I got to Nigeria and had to change planes and airlines to get to my local destination,I was charged an excess baggage fee. Don't worry, you can take two suitcases free under 23kg and a carry-on and a purse or backpack all for free. Extra luggage costs $200 a piece.

Our interview is March 2nd. No problem, Kemmy!

Kemmy, we got our NOA2 around Jan 23rd. I waited till I arrived in Nigeria, which was a week+ later to email them. It was my 3rd time to email them when we received our packet 3/4. It had the interview date and time in the email plus all the paperwork to download. Hope that helps.

Kemmy, it took us approximately 2-3wks to get our packet 3/4. We received it after I had emailed the embassy. When you call and speak with the inspector, just tell him you got his number from a friend that had been there before, but don't say any names. This is so he'll know you have an idea of what it's going to cost. His office is at Alagbon Police Station in Ikoyi. His number is 08034091216.

The 31k was for one person. We are to return on Tuesday to pick up his records and xrays.

We went first thing this morning to Q Life family clinic and were there by 8am when they opened, and so were a handful of others. We signed in and waited till they sent us upstairs to wait. We were then told to go and pay N13,000 at Access Bank a couple of streets over. (Make sure you get the GREEN receipt from the papers they give you to take to the bank). We then walked all the way back to the clinic and waited a total of 7.5hrs to have blood work, xrays and immunizations done. We were not allowed to eat in the building, so if you want to leave to eat, you'll lose your spot in the queue. Make sure you eat well before going and bring some snacks with you so can take a quick break. We had to pay an additional N18,000 at the clinic for a total of N31,000. Make sure you bring two passport photos with you. Also, we used the name of Inspector Emmanuel from visajourney and the contact number listed. When we called him, he told us a price of N5,000 over the phone, but when it was time to pay, my fiance just gave him N3,000 and we left. The Inspector (don't know his title now, as he's been promoted) was not too happy, but my fiance told him that was all the money we had with us. There was another couple there and the woman was getting a police certificate too, and my fiance asked them how much did they pay and they secretly told us N3,000.

I have already contacted my bank and let them know that I was in Nigeria, etc. I've also tried all the local banks, First Bank, Diamond Bank, Access bank, GT bank and Zenith, not to mention countless others. Like I said, I haven't had a problem using my visa atm card, but can't get my mastercard atm card to work. I hope I have better luck tomorrow. Thanks everyone.

has anyone been successful at using their Mastercard ATM/Debit card in Nigeria? I've been able to use my Visa debit/atm card with no problems but I can't seem to find a machine that accepts the mastercard debit card even if the machine says its a mastercard machine. I've called my bank to make sure there wasn't a problem with my card and they said no, that the machines aren't even accessing the network. Maybe it's because I'm in a rural area? I'm hoping that my luck will be better when I travel to Lagos on Wednesday.

My apologies, I meant the barcode for form DS 156. I'm here in Nigeria and the internet connection/speed is fair at best. I've located where to fill those forms out online, but am not able to do so due to the internet browser isn't up to the level that is required to support the documents. I've even gone to internet cafes and have had no luck there. How important is this barcode on the form? I've printed off blank forms of the DS 156 and hand filled them in, as I don't know what else to do. Any suggestions?

Where can I find the barcode to put on form DS-230? Or do I even need it? Any suggestions on how to have paperwork arranged for the interview? This is how I have it right now.

Original I-129F that was sent

chat logs (huge stack)

recent evidence (western union receipts, rebtel calling cards, telephone nigeria recharge cards for MTN, airplane ticket stubs, current chat logs, letters, mail receipts)

DS156

DS156k

DS230

I-134

w-2s for 2011, tax transcripts 2008-2010

bank statements, letter from bank, letter from employers, pay stubs

will print out interview letter, we have NOA2, and the letter received from NVC with Lagos case number.

What will be the first information asked for? I assume the interview letter? Also, how to they call for the forms? By the number of the form or the name of the form?

Thanks!

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!

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!!

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!

Thank you!

Our case has finally been sent to Lagos!

I called NVC yesterday and was given a case number but I called today to check on the status via automated line and it states they have no record of our case. Why the difference?

Please be careful. There are scheduled demonstrations tomorrow in Victoria Islands, and Ikoyi and Lagos.

Thank you!

What is form I-693 that's listed under the Nigerian Embassy Info? Where can I find it? I downloaded Packet 3 and it's not in there. DS-156 and DS-156K, I-134 plus the Police Certificate letter and Medical Exam info is in there, but not this form. Also, are there any other forms that I need that aren't listed? We have our NOA2 and are waiting for our case to be sent to Lagos. I want to make sure I have all of our paperwork together before leaving the country.

Thanks

I'm hoping we'll have an interview while I'm there. I will still have a job when I return. I can't file unless I have the W-2's. Most aren't received until the end of January. More than likely, I won't get them before I leave.

My only problem with filing my taxes for 2011 is that I'm scheduled to fly to Nigeria on Jan 30th and will be gone till March 29th. I can only file if I have my W-2s in hand before I leave.

Ok, do I need to fill out an I-134 Affadavit of Support or an I-864 Affadavit of Support for a K-1 Visa? Also, on the DS-156 form question #21 it asks for present occupation. My fiance is currently unemployed. Will this be an issue? Question #26 asks "How long do you intend to stay in the U.S.?" Will "permanently 10+ years" be an appropriate answer? Questions #27 asks "What is the purpose of your trip?" "to get married to my wife to be". Is there a different answer they're wanting or is that ok? Question #36 asks "Has anyone ever filed an immigrant visa petition on your behalf?" The answer would be yes, since I filed the K-1 for him correct?

Thank you!

Sorry I forgot another question.

9. Will I need to send any documents before the interview or will we bring everything to the interview?

Our NOA2 was approved on Jan 3rd and sent to NVC. I went ahead and downloaded packet 3 (I believe that's the correct term for all of these papers). Do I feel our the paperwork as the benefiary? On form DS-156 question #22 it asks "When do you intend to arrive in the US?" Do I put a guesstimated date there? We don't even know when his interview date is yet. I leave for Nigeria on Jan 30th and want to have all of our paperwork ready to go when I get there. That way all that needs to be done is the medical exam and to get his police certificate and new passport sized photos. Here are a few other questions that I have:

1. What do I list as my annual salary? (actual amount or estimated amount?) I work two jobs....one as a contract nurse (i'm on a current assignment for 20wks) and my other job is a PRN nurse at a local hospital. I currently try and work at least 4 shifts a month there but am only required to work 1 shift every 90 days.

2. I have a letter of employment from the local hospital with my annual salary and hours worked listed on it, but it is dated Sept 7th, 2011. Will that be ok?

3. I have pay stubs from my local hospital, but they are online to print, when printed, they are not on hospital letterhead, but the hospital url address is listed on the bottom of the print off. Is this sufficient?

4. Will I need to file 2011 taxes before leaving the country to submit at our interview? Or will 2008-2010 tax transcripts be sufficient?

5. Do I need to have bank statements? If so, how many?

6. My income is over the 125% poverty line, do I need to list my home on the assests portion of the I-864? Can I just omit it since I am over the amount....I really don't want to deal with the extra paperwork if possible.

7. I have copies of my divorce decrees and birth certificate as well as his....anything else we'll need besides what was sent in the I-129f packet?

8. The NOA2 states it was sent to the consulate listed (none was listed but assume they meant what country was listed on the I-129F). Is this correct? Or was the packet actually sent to NVC then will be forwarded to Lagos?