samename

Well there's misrep and there's fraud. This is blatant fraud. Coming under an assumed name. What if this was a terrorist trying to get in on someone else papers.
This is the reason why Nigeria is Fraud capital. They are Kings in the creating false papers. I don't see how you can get a waiver for totally being fraudulent.
A bit different then saying you were 35 instead of really 28. Or you lived in Enugu instead of Lagos. Or even submitted false banking papers making it look like you had money or saying you had wife and kids to look like you have ties. All things I know people have done and got through.
But to totally submit a false identity. Yikes. Just saying. This is why the road is so hard through Nigeria. So sad.

OMG Nigeria has gone EP. That is great. I need someone to petition now. LOL
This is such a blessing I know a few people now dealing with mailing originals out of Nigeria like I did and I got talked about and vilified for. Oh well. Glad to see they picked Nigeria. Cool to know.
Thanks for the update and its verified and posted on the Embassy website.
http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/immigrant_visas.html

"Breaking news for readers! You're the first to know!

NEWS: Effective September 1, 2013, the DS-260 Immigrant Visa Electronic Application and the DS-261 (Choice of Address and Agent) will replace the paper-based DS-230 Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration (parts I and II) and the DS-3032 (Choice of Address and Agent). Beneficiaries submitting new cases that arrive at the National Visa Center (NVC) from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on or after September 1 will be instructed to complete the DS-260/261 in lieu of the DS-230/3032. Please see http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_5164.html for more information.

This is part of our move to "go paperless" and stop killing so many trees. I'm sure it will be confusing at first, but it's just like what the Non-Immigrant Visa Units are already doing, with their online applications. I'll keep you all posted as this develops. (Don't ask me anything yet; I'm still reading the instructions myself.)" From another forum and posted by an alleged ConOff.

and i got it!!! God is able and kind :-)

samename your best wishes was heaven sent lol... the following day an appointments open up for aug 20. i couldnt be happier :-)

Hello Godswillon73 sorry to hear of your denial. Let me break this down to you.
First what is done is done. You should have never cancelled your first petition. Now you have no way of knowing why you were denied. About everybody who is denied gets the generic "didn't convince CO of Bonafide relationship". That can mean a million things. Here a list just to name a few.
1. Didn't have traditional marriage
2. Chats and emails very generic
3. USC women is older than immigrant past child bearing years
4. USC women is divorced with children from previous relationships
5. Not enough face time (visits)
6. Visits short in duration
7. Lack of pictures with friends and family
This is Nigeria did you by chance front-load your petition? Meaning putting your evidence upfront submitted with your I-130 petition. Or did your husband bring the bulk of evidence to interview hoping to hand over to CO?
With a denial your case would have been sent back to USCIS and you would either have been reaffirmed (meaning USCIS says they back up the approval and send your petition back to embassy) or
You would have got a NOIR or NOID which would have addressed each of the denial points the CO listed (like what I said above) and you would have had to address each item with evidence, send back to USCIS and got re-approved and sent back to embassy.
Most get this done within a year from denial. But now refiling you have put yourself back in the bucket to be denied again if you didn't address what they denied you for . So this is a through the kitchen sink at them time. I pray you front-loaded.
And unfortunately you have to realize in fact I will just let the words of USCIS tell you what happens after a denied interview about evidence submission so hope you didn't submit anything that happened after interview.
"USCIS is aware that the type of evidence to establish the bona fides of a marital relationship can be somewhat limited when one spouse lives in the US and the other lives overseas.
However the burden is on the petitioner to provide evidence that gives insight into that nature of their claimed relationship and the level of their emotional involvement, as a bona fide marital relationship is one that involves a fusion of two individual’s lives.
Such involvement in their lives together would be expected for a married couple who intend to spend the foreseeable future together.
Further, any submitted evidence must give insight into the claimed relationship during the premarital courtship stage, the marital stage before the visa interview, and the marital stage after the visa interview. Merely submitting documentary evidence from the period of time after the visa interview will not be deemed sufficient, as the temptation exists to create the appearance of a relationship as the result of a refused visa"
You cancelled all that now you have no idea so we have to play guessing game.
my thoughts to you is look through this list of evidence to consider. For Nigeria however leave out any Money transfers (western union, money gram, bank transfers). Just not a good idea going in or coming out.
Bonafide Evidence suggestions
1. Evidence of Communication Before and After Marriage
Phone bills showing who called whom Letters Greeting cards Chat logs Emails / PM’s Delivery receipts (of gifts you send each other) 2. Evidence of Visits / Vacations / Meeting in Person
Boarding passes Passport stamps Hotel receipts with both your names Vacation / honeymoon photos Receipts or bank statements showing remote ATM withdrawals (to show you were pulling money from that location at such time) 3. Evidence of Co-habitation During Marriage
Birth certificates of any children born to you together Mortgage loan contract or lease contract with both partners’ names in it Utility bills with both partners’ names Receipts with both partners’ names in shipping/billing address Pictures of you two living together 4. Evidence of Joint Ownership of Assets and Shared Financial Responsibility
Joint bank account statements Proof of joint credit card use Money transfer receipts Western Union or Money Gram NOPE don't do it! Power of Attorney Wills (never used this) Utility bills Life insurance policy showing spouse as beneficiary Health insurance Car insurance 5. Photographic Evidence
Photos of you two together Photos of you two with family (such as wedding, parties, kids’ graduation, etc.) Photos of you two in various locations and times 6. Evidence from Others in Support of Bona Fide Marriage
Sworn affidavits of friends and/or family Letters/cards from friends and/or family

Thank you so much Harp and Atm...I am looking at the VJ guides now. I believe I will be fine too.
I appreciate you as well samename... The newbie has not responded but still optimistic.

You are welcome ,i certainly hope you don't have to ask them for it.I wish we all had a way of knowing on here when appointments were available.For instance if someone books an appointment or cancels and books a new one, then they will let those waiting in their portal know which dates were available.
Hope you hear something soon from your embassy.Best of luck on the rest of your journey.

samename thank you i didnt know they extend. i will consider that but the problem is they dont show upto when apptmts are fully booked . my fiance emailed them to explain this problem we are waiting their reply.

Hello everyone,
missed this site so very much, but my husband arrived on July 2,2013 thru JFK. This journey, has been long and emotional, but I THANK ALMIGHTY GOD for HIS blessings. We paid the $165 Visa Fee on July 12, and GC arrived after 3 weeks. SSN arrived a week before GC. He is anxious to start a job, and we've hit the pavement looking and filling applications. We are working together to make our marriage work. My prayer is for every one of you to be with your loved ones....Please take care of yourselves.

OP, here is the information provided by the State Department ( for K1) and USCIS about vaccination.
State Department
Medical Examination and Vaccination RequirementsIn preparing for the interview, applicants will need to schedule and complete a medical examination. Before the issuance of an immigrant or K visa, every applicant, regardless of age, must undergo a medical examination which must be performed by an authorized panel physician. You will be provided instructions regarding medical examinations from the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you will apply for your visa, including information on authorized panel physicians. See Medical Examination for more information, including a list of panel physicians by country, and frequently asked questions.
K visa applicants are encouraged to get the vaccinations required under U.S. immigration law for immigrant visa applicants. Although such vaccinations are not required for K visa issuance, they will be required when adjusting status to that of legal permanent resident following your marriage. Applicants are therefore encouraged to fulfill these vaccination requirements at the time of the medical examination. See Vaccination Requirements for IV Applicants for the list of required vaccinations and additional information.
http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_2994.html#7
USCIS
Q. What will happen if I refuse to receive one or all of the required vaccines?
A. Tell the civil surgeon if you do not wish to receive the required vaccines or a particular vaccine. You should also tell the civil surgeon the reason you do not wish to receive the vaccine(s). In this case, a waiver may be available to you, but only under the following circumstances:
You are opposed to vaccinations in any form– that is, you cannot obtain a waiver based on an objection only as to one vaccination Your objection must be based on religious beliefs or moral convictions; and The religious or moral beliefs must be sincere. The form used to apply for a waiver depends on the adjustment category under which you are seeking legal permanent residence status. For example, refugees and asylees seeking adjustment of status should file Form I-602, Application by Refugee for Waiver of Grounds of Excludability. Individuals seeking adjustment of status as a result of an approved Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, or Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker, would file Form I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility.
http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=3384cc5222ff5210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=6abe6d26d17df110VgnVCM1000004718190aRCRD

Despite all the usual nonsense that seems to get discussed every time somebody asks a question about vaccine waivers, nobody has answered the original posters question, so I will try.
It is my understanding that if you try to obtain the visa without having the vaccines then you will be denied ad thus you will not be allowed to enter the USA until a successful waiver application has been approved, at least this is what I was told by the officer when I was denied. Your visa type may be different to mine but I think I am correct and the situation will be the same.
To all the people that love to argue about vaccines I recommend you do whatever works for you. The vaccine waiver is available and contrary to popular misconceptions, it is able to obtained.
Forget about how much it costs for the waiver, forget about using a lawyer, you don't really need one but if you really insist on one then I am sure there are plenty that are willing to take large sums of money from you to fill in a few bits of paper for you, but be warned you are putting your future in there hands, so make sure you pick a good one. Forget about how long it takes to process, and forget about what happens if you are not successful. If you are really, really genuine about your beliefs in regards to vaccines, which is what the vaccine waiver requirement requires. Then all of the above things, and the possibility of not entering America will not matter to you. If you are seriously going to be worried about any of the above then maybe you shouldn't apply for a vaccine waiver. Work out what is important to you, if your beliefs are genuine then you will go through with it. If not, and time and money are more important to you, then hey, just get the vaccines and then go and re-evaluate yourself, and also do some serious detoxing.
I went for the waiver with a clear heart and a clear mind fully aware of the consequences. Yes i was fearful of those consequences but I was willing to accept them and not let them force me into doing something that I do not believe is right. My wife stood by me and supported and shared my beliefs. We followed the rules and did what was required. We were in America 5 weeks after being denied.

It is relative to where you live, in a major city, etc.... For part-time, it will probably take about 2-3 months in retail. Primarily filling out online apps. Go to job fairs, etc... Dont limit yourself to full-time only. Try like home depot, five below, lowes, target, hotels, Holiday Inn express tends to have positions. Also, most employers want proof of education, so hopefully you have transcripts from college, or a copy of high school diploma.

I'm ideally looking for a position in the marketing/public relations field, but I'm also applying for minimum wage jobs in retail as I'd like to just get out of the house and do something. So I'm not asking for input from people who are in the same field as I am, I'm looking for people to share their varied experiences.

Just point out the mistake at your interview, It should not be an issue, You have to show your birth certificate anyway. They will understand the mistake.

Nope, disagree. I think the only answer to her question (if she indeed asked us in the first place) is "only you can decide that".

Amen !!!!

Thanks for the heads up.... What i know is "amongst every 12 disciples is a Judas" One way or the other the culprits will show themselves. "by their seeds, we shall know them"
God bless

Here are some things to consider. It's Lagos so you front-load meaning you put evidence up front and not wait until interview. If there's more evidence a visit especially between the time you filed and when you get to NVC that's more evidence you can add at NVC a 2nd chance to front-load YAY.
1. Evidence of Communication Before and After Marriage
Phone bills showing who called whom Letters Greeting cards Chat logs Emails / PM’s Delivery receipts (of gifts you send each other) 2. Evidence of Visits / Vacations / Meeting in Person
Boarding passes Passport stamps Hotel receipts with both your names Vacation / honeymoon photos Receipts or bank statements showing remote ATM withdrawals (to show you were pulling money from that location at such time) 3. Evidence of Co-habitation During Marriage
Birth certificates of any children born to you together Mortgage loan contract or lease contract with both partners’ names in it Utility bills with both partners’ names Receipts with both partners’ names in shipping/billing address Pictures of you two living together 4. Evidence of Joint Ownership of Assets and Shared Financial Responsibility
Joint bank account statements Proof of joint credit card use Money transfer receipts (not so much for Lagos and other high fraud countries) Power of Attorney Wills (never used this) Utility bills Life insurance policy showing spouse as beneficiary Health insurance Car insurance 5. Photographic Evidence
Photos of you two together Photos of you two with family (such as wedding, parties, kids’ graduation, etc.) Photos of you two in various locations and times 6. Evidence from Others in Support of Bona Fide Marriage
Sworn affidavits of friends and/or family Letters/cards from friends and/or family

Guys..believe it or not...my status on the CEAC site shows ISSUED...whoah...

Oga at the top Gowon! I hail.

I hail my 9ja people. I throway salute for all una,

Nothing do you. let us know when you are approved ...... .

Just wanted to let you guys know that after being in AP since May 21, we were requested to send in his passport on July 22, exactly two months later, sent in the passport about a week later, and just checked the website today and they have issued our visa, WOOHOO!!!!
Such a mixture of emotions, I cant even describe it. Dont loose hope or get utterly upset if you get or were put in AP. Sometimes, as in our case, they dont really have a good reason to put you on AP, they might be backed up with background checks that they didnt get to yours or arent completely finished, or I dont know were ordered not to issue anything that particular day or week, who knows. just DONT LOOSE HOPE!
Good luck to everyone who is still going through this process. We are done with one journey, about to step into the next, this one will be much easier to conquer as we will be together hand in hand, shoulder to shoulder through everything without needing technology to connect us.
I hope you all get great news as soon as possible and get back to life, as I havent really had a life and wont till he gets here
well, anywho, good luck

It will all work out, sorry for the extra wait dear.Everything in God's time.