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When USCIS tells you to if you want your I-130 to be sent. If it's needed it will be instructed to do so in the approval of your I-130. Follow to join doesn't apply to IR/CR so it wouldn't be filed under that situation.

They are up to Mid April 2022. There are CR1/IR1naija Facebook groups in which people discuss spousal visa matters related to Nigeria and discuss when interview letters are sent out. Generally, for the lagos embassy they release interview letters in the last week of each month. 

Oh I can tell you how the lawyer meeting will go. They will either tell you to appeal or file another re-entry. You been advised to enter the US now. Make a trip get in the US there you go.
You have nothing to appeal because USCIS wasn't in the wrong you were because you left before they received your case.

The expiry date on the K1 visa is immaterial now. The visa is a one use only document and is used in entry. Having filed for AOS.. and responding as required with and RFE, she remains in a period of authorized stay until the process has been completed 
 
Your only task beyond that is to enjoy life together.. oh and begin gathering documents for the next stage .. Removal of Conditions.. that will be done 2 years after getting through AOS. These documents give evidence of your shared life over the next few years 

F4= Sibling Petitions which are just now qualify for visa numbers.  F2B= Unmarried Sons/Daughters of LPRs
 

There's no set time one has to stay when they first immigrate. Many people have to leave immediately for job obligations to fulfill and finish moving and packing in their country. She can turn around and leave on the next plane. Just as long as she stays in the US more than out her green card won't be in question.

yesterday and today IL's went out up to April 12th 2022 DQ for IR/CR. So they are right at 12 to 13 months from DQ.

There's no set time one has to stay when they first immigrate. Many people have to leave immediately for job obligations to fulfill and finish moving and packing in their country. She can turn around and leave on the next plane. Just as long as she stays in the US more than out her green card won't be in question.

You do realize there are tons of people transferring their cases to embassies that have n backlog. I am in many groups where Nigerians are transferring it could be related to transfers I would think. I know of alot of different petitions that have transferred. This report you know are all embassies world wide you know. Every category everything The report really doesn't mean anything since it's not broken down by embassy.
They been a full capacity for quite some time and making great progress. You realize Lagos was 18 months wait from DQ for Interview letter just  in November. Since November it is now 11 to 12 months since they are at about April 14, 2022 DQ as of last months May scheduling this is IR/CR category only I speak of.

You don't need a long explanation of why you broke up. You need to show evidence you married in good faith. Show your co-mingling of your life together stop focusing on the date after separation you should have had plenty already created before then.
So many things you can attach. When you get divorce decree send that in. That's all you have to do. No explanation is required. All the other evidence I would hope you already included in your petition package.
 
Most important evidence: 1. Joint income tax filing 2. Joint bank accounts (monthly statements since you open account). 3. Joint anything else(gym membership, credit cards, etc) 4. Insurance cards 5. Drivers license or state ID showing same address 6. pictures of trips together 7. Wills, Trust together 8. Lease/Rental agreement

You don't need a long explanation of why you broke up. You need to show evidence you married in good faith. Show your co-mingling of your life together stop focusing on the date after separation you should have had plenty already created before then.
So many things you can attach. When you get divorce decree send that in. That's all you have to do. No explanation is required. All the other evidence I would hope you already included in your petition package.
 
Most important evidence: 1. Joint income tax filing 2. Joint bank accounts (monthly statements since you open account). 3. Joint anything else(gym membership, credit cards, etc) 4. Insurance cards 5. Drivers license or state ID showing same address 6. pictures of trips together 7. Wills, Trust together 8. Lease/Rental agreement

I-130.  The step-son cannot be a derivative of your husband's case.   Either you or your husband will have to file an I-130 to start the process (assuming an I-130 was never filed for the step-son)..

Oh I can tell you how the lawyer meeting will go. They will either tell you to appeal or file another re-entry. You been advised to enter the US now. Make a trip get in the US there you go.
You have nothing to appeal because USCIS wasn't in the wrong you were because you left before they received your case.

Oh I can tell you how the lawyer meeting will go. They will either tell you to appeal or file another re-entry. You been advised to enter the US now. Make a trip get in the US there you go.
You have nothing to appeal because USCIS wasn't in the wrong you were because you left before they received your case.

Oh I can tell you how the lawyer meeting will go. They will either tell you to appeal or file another re-entry. You been advised to enter the US now. Make a trip get in the US there you go.
You have nothing to appeal because USCIS wasn't in the wrong you were because you left before they received your case.

Oh I can tell you how the lawyer meeting will go. They will either tell you to appeal or file another re-entry. You been advised to enter the US now. Make a trip get in the US there you go.
You have nothing to appeal because USCIS wasn't in the wrong you were because you left before they received your case.

Yep you got to hand it over with the 2 year also.

I agree with the miscommunication. My husband and I had combo interview Feb 2020. Here's our timeline. We thought too weird card was sent  when they said you are in line for oath. But it happens.
 
2/27/2020: Combo Interview (ROC and Citizenship)
3/31/2020: submitted service request for being pass normal processing time
4/7/2020: Card being produced
4/7/2020: In queue for Oath Ceremony to be scheduled 4/8/2020: Approved 4/10/2020: Card mailed 4/15/2020: 10 year green card received 6/19/2020: Notice Oath Ceremony scheduled 7/8/2020: Oath Ceremony (Houston)

I agree with the miscommunication. My husband and I had combo interview Feb 2020. Here's our timeline. We thought too weird card was sent  when they said you are in line for oath. But it happens.
 
2/27/2020: Combo Interview (ROC and Citizenship)
3/31/2020: submitted service request for being pass normal processing time
4/7/2020: Card being produced
4/7/2020: In queue for Oath Ceremony to be scheduled 4/8/2020: Approved 4/10/2020: Card mailed 4/15/2020: 10 year green card received 6/19/2020: Notice Oath Ceremony scheduled 7/8/2020: Oath Ceremony (Houston)

Hey Ya'll it's me and I really would love for everyone here who aren't on the spreadsheet (yes I still update it with the few people who remember to do so).

With so many countries now that split off and started their own threads the info isn't readily there. So please if you haven't yet please fill in the form and let us know your DQ date. If you got Interview letter let us know when that happened and your interview date. This does help others from your country to go to one place and see what's up.

Also remember to also keep your timeline updated with all your dates so the Visajourney stats can be estimated and accurate.
 
Thanks again to everyone.
 
Case Complete to Interview Spreadsheet
Case Complete to Interview Form

Man it's been a minute ya'll. Please fill out the form if you haven;t update it for those who been away. Tell your fellow members to come fill out the forms, keep timelines up to date so we have up to date data.
 
Welcome everybody to April 2023.

You can view my spreadsheet Case Complete to Interview Spreadsheet
 
To update your interview date go here. Case Complete to Interview Form
 
For New people to the thread please go Case Complete to Interview Form and input your information in the form and it will be added to the form.
 
Everyone should be clicking on the Portal tab to visit the information for their country. If nothing is there or information needs updating. Update or add.
Its up to all of us to keep this information current, relevant and helpful to others.

Special Note: Different consulates or embassies have strict guidelines as to what type of bags/purses/cellphones etc can be carried in. And whether they provide any lockers (or not) for temp storage. As many travel from far away (by air/train/cars, one needs to specially know what they will not be able to take inside the consulate and where to store their personal belongings.
 
Here are some FAQ and other tidbits that may be useful to you. Be sure to visit your countries portal and click on the Consular Information and also Consular reviews.
 
FAQ

How long after Documentarily Qualified (DQ'd) will I get an interview?
With the worldwide pandemic this no longer is a timing thing. The embassies/NVC  have been trying their best to fill in dates . There's no certain time any month. With F category being banned and now can be scheduled and K1's that were put aside backlogs for all embassies are great. So just watch your countries forum for DQ dates being scheduled and report back and keep us all up to date also

Do I have to call for my interview date?
You will get a Interview Letter when scheduled so just be sure to watch if you know they are scheduling for your DQ date.

I need to change our interview date what do I do?
Once you receive your interview date track your casefile. Call NVC ask when your casefile left. Then contact your embassy (email is best) and ask to be rescheduled later, earlier just ask. 

What do I need to bring to interview?
When you receive your P4 Letter (Interview letter) it will have your personalized checklist of things to bring or not. It has been suggested because things have been lost between NVC and embassy to bring everything (Originals) to the interview so if they don't have at embassy you aren't delayed. It's up to you. It doesn't happen much but it does happen.
 
How to expedite at NVC?
Go to this link has good information how to go about it.
http://boureypeatnut...m/expedite.html
Just to remind everyone to revisit the NVC Process Wiki, NVC Process Wiki
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Thanks to Fabian&Ross for spelling this all out. Once you get the interview letter reference this.
 
 
You must bring the following items to the visa interview:
Any original documents the NVC requested that you did not submit (refer to the document list below) If the physician gives you your medical exam results, bring them to your interview in the envelope sealed by the medical office. Two passport photographs measuring 2 inches by 2 inches (5 cm by 5 cm) with a white background A valid unexpired passport Photocopies of all civil documents A new police certificate from your current country of residence, if you obtained the police certificate more than one year ago. Any additional documents listed in the U.S. Embassy or Consulate specific interview guidelines  
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For those who want to request an earlier interview date here is a template written up by our own TeaCup.
Thank you TeaCup for the Template on how to notify the embassy
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Petitioners Name
Petitioners Date of birth
Beneficiary's Name
Beneficiary's Date of birth

NVC Case #

To whom it may concern,

My name is *********
I am writing to you in order to request an earlier interview. I have originally been scheduled for an Immigrant interview at (name of embassy and give date)
I have completed the required medical exam and I have all the necessary documents necessary for the interview and I am ready.
If it is at all possible for an earlier interview date to be scheduled for me it would be much appreciated.
Thank you for your time

Sincerely.
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Address & Phone Number
 
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CEAC.state.gov Check My Visa Application Status: Status Wiki Thank you, SoerenHelmer,
 
https://docs.google....Min35W08WU/edit
 
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How to pay the Green Card Production fee of $220 on the Elis system.
NO NEED FOR ACCESS CODE, that is for other procedures like getting a copy of a green card, etc.
1. Create the ELIS account here: https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/
2. Go here to pay fee: https://www.uscis.go...g-online-filing
3. Click to pay the USCIS immigrant fee icon.
4.Click "continue" at the bottom.
5.Enter the Alien Number and the NVC or DOS case. Use the same email you used on the ELIS account.
This is critical to enable your created ELIS account to receive your payment information.
6. You will get an email confirming your payment.
7. When you log again on the ELIS account, you will see your case number. (It is added automatically).
8. Login into your ELIS account to track or check the status of your Green Card.
Note: Green Card process starts when immigrant enters USA and is processed at POE.
 
******************Tips about your getting your SSN******************
If you don't have your SSN card within 21 days of your POE,  go IN PERSON to your local SSA office and see if your  application was forwarded by the Immigration officer.   It only works about 50% of the time when you tick  the box on the DS-260. As soon as you have your SSN you  may work.  Your passport visa and the immigration stamp  is the equivalent of your green card. Thank you Sukie in NY
 
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Thank you NinPran's for showing us how your successful expedite was done. I have revised abit the expedite request but she did all the work.
 
EXPEDITE at NVC
How to start a expedite: Send your NVC expedite request in the form of an email to nvcexpedite@state.gov. An email request is specifically the only way to submit the NVC expedite request.
 
Subject Line: Expedite Request /Case # 
 

First paragraph:  Tell them who the Petitioner is and the Beneficiary
 
Introduce yourself, name, date of birth, and where you reside. Same thing for the beneficiary.  

Second Paragraph: Reason/s for the expedite
 
State the reason why your case needs to be expedited. Be specific. The more you can demonstrate the hardship (mental, financial, health wise) on the petitioner the better.
 
Also include attachments of Proof   
 
Now plead your case. Asking for their approval for your request. Now is time to really use this COVID to your advantage.
 
You might be supporting two households that’s financial hardship. You may be depressed now seeing doctor or therapist get a letter stating that.

Yes there are online weddings that you can do apart anywhere in the world, but you still have to meet in person before you file. Usually the folks who do this are those that come from countries where getting married is very difficult.
The main thing for you is to meet and then decide what you want to do. The likelihood of a single young person from a 3rd world country from Africa getting a visitor visa to come see a BF/GF is highly unlikely. But you won;t know if you don;t apply. if that's what you want to do.
I gather that you can;t travel because you don;t have a passport and you can;t get a passport with delinquent child support correct? Get that fix for your sake. Immigration does not like back child support issues and tax issues.

Yes there are online weddings that you can do apart anywhere in the world, but you still have to meet in person before you file. Usually the folks who do this are those that come from countries where getting married is very difficult.
The main thing for you is to meet and then decide what you want to do. The likelihood of a single young person from a 3rd world country from Africa getting a visitor visa to come see a BF/GF is highly unlikely. But you won;t know if you don;t apply. if that's what you want to do.
I gather that you can;t travel because you don;t have a passport and you can;t get a passport with delinquent child support correct? Get that fix for your sake. Immigration does not like back child support issues and tax issues.

this is why i spent months with my husband and his family
learning how he treated the women in his family as i had hear horror stories
Many want to get to the USA and will say anything to make this happen 
 
OP U need to meet in person
u need another job and u need to pay the back support 
and i quoted for family of 2 but there are children and immigration will deduct your court ordered support from income 
 
to marry a foreigner,  it takes time, travel,  money and patience
its not easy,  fast or cheap