stabo

Hi, Thanks

Here is my info:

I am living in USA for 14 years legally and then I became USC in 2008 and my non-U.S. citizen wife having baby in mid of 2012

According to this condition, do I qualify for 5 years? Does this means that Parent physically present in the USA for at least 5 years?

or it means that I have to be USC for at least 5 years?

please comment.

No, you just have to proof you lived in the US for at least 5years. which am sure you had. showing statements or utilities bills can help. in my own case i just showed my state and school ID and my school records. make sure you have copy of your old ID in case you had to renew. Goodluck!

Hi all am a nigerian step child of an american citizen, i have using the nigerian portal but cannnot get much help so am here at the full house for general ideas. I ve gone for the first interview at the consulate here in nigeria n was given the 221g form, was asked to process the dna thing. Meanwhile my dad is a green card holder while my step mum is the petitioner. My dad has gone for the dna kit and gave the dhl tracking number which he was given by the lab in the us. Based on the information from dhl, the kit reached the embassy two days ago and i sent them a mail yesterday to know from them what is up. Was given an auto response immediately stating frequenly asked questions and answer. I was also told that i will get a specific response if the faqs does not address my case within three business days. Today is the second business day and nothing yet. I wanna know if anyone has knowledge generally about the time line and the next stage(s). Am really anxious cos on my interview day the CO just looked at my documents and requested for the dna and told me that when i get another interview i should come with proof that my dad's marriage to ma stepmum is not for immigration purpose only. Asked me to bring utility bills etc. Am just anxious abt how long this will all take. Pls ppl help a brother in this struggle.

this migth help you i am going through the same issue in Nigeria.

Timeline: my DNA collection was Oct 7(usa),

Fedex delivered kit OCT 11,

my wife and kid Nov 17(appointment comfirmed via emailfrom embassy),

DNA collectceted Nov 29,

and result Dec 29(usa).

congrat... i am praying for mine too.

well, it won't hurt to speak to a lawyer!

who knows it migth save you time or your marriage...

@stabo. Pls how long was it between sample collection for ur wife and availability of the result. I need the info for my case.

timeline: my DNA collection was Oct 7,

my wife and kid Nov 17(appointment comfirmed via email),

DNA collectceted Nov 29

and result Dec 29.

The second interview in Lagos after a DNA test usually takes couple of months in Lagos.

If the Medicals/Police Clearance has expired btw this time,she will be required to ve them re-done.For availability of interview date,u need contact the embassy by email.

Best of Luck

thanks!

well, been over a year. i guess it best to work on the police report now! i think my wife needs a request to do her medical before it done.

Do you know what the result was? If it's negative then she probably won't get a second interview. If it's positive then I'd say around a month.

yes it was positive!

I recently received my DNA test result and the DNA test center already sent a copy to the embassy. Does anyone know how long does my wife have to wait to get a second interview after the embassy receives their copy?

*It funny how I had to explain to CO, when he asked how I got my wife pregnant when we don’t togetter(I work in the US and my wife is in Africa)

Thanks.