LexxBec

Any updates on if the NVC has started or when they will start scheduling for IR/CR 1?

The bottom line is this Nigeria has been classified a high visa fraud country so any little thing will be used to deny and this is how the whole thing is going to play out. The petition will be returned and your fiancee will be informed that the case has been closed because it has gone past the priority date but you can refile and that will be a good 6 or 7 months before this happens and trust me it's inevitable. Advise, if you are serious and honest to your fiancee and vice versa, you should get married and start on the spousal visa. The extra time gained plus the commitment should be an added advantage and finally you have to make sure you have evidence to prove that you are not in any way having a relationship with your baby mama.

Calm down, it's not as bad as you think it is. there are a lot of K1 visa approvals in Lagos trust me, but the onus is on the both of you proving you are in a bonafide relationship. I might be playing devil's advocate here but there are a lot of things to consider and the Nigerian situation hasn't exactly done the men there any favors. you are still at the USCIS stage so it will be fine. By your timeline estimates, expect anything between 3 to 6 months for an approval from USCIS. because it's a K1 visa, it won't be delayed at the NVC so you can add at least an extra month to that.

Now, I can't stress enough that you partner has to sell your relationship to the CO as legit and you've gotta make sure he doesn't have any stuff that can derail your progress. things like past relationships, kids from previous marriages/relationships etc Those are the prominent red flags, also, have him go thru the likely questions on this site, i have found out that the questions asked will be based on the questionaire submitted but still erring on the side of caution isn't a bad thing.

In the meantime, just like other members have said, try to focus on being busy on your end and seeing any info from the USCIS or NVC as a bonus to your day. Don't focus on how long it will take, focus on getting thru the day.

I wish you both the best of luck

I agree with Ebunoluwa, while you still have the chance to frontload at the USCIS stage, use it. From what I have read, applicants who have very bulky files at the embassy at the time of interview seldom get asked much questions and they are approved. Also I think people who peddle stories that traditional marriages are termed as legal marriages at the embassy should stop it. It's not legal till there's official documentation to back it up and let's call a spade a spade, the traditional ceremony is actually an engagement ceremony which is the most important reason to grant a K1 visa. Anyway on a positive note, it adds credibility to your application in terms of time and age of relationship. Best of luck

Exactly like the others said, it could go either way because from experience, I can tell you they've been digging around to see if you story holds up and they(embassy) must have sent someone to your residence at some point. Hope for the best

It's not something to worry about. I believe it's the income tax docs that are the main problem but to err on the side of caution, ask your wife to resend all your documents again plus updated phone records etc.

Yes, you are in for a wait. We just just our NOA2 last month and we filed in August 2014. All things being equal if TSC continues at this rate, you should get it in the next 6 months.

Yeah it's a huge problem. My wife is worried sick and moody and she just wishes USCIS just get their acts together. I also believe that some other countries are given preference over others and Nigeria probably is in the overlooked category. I've had to put off so many projects because I don't want to start them and not finish and so far it seems like I've lost opportunities to advance myself. WE just have to keep on waiting in the hope that the wait will be over soon. I've come across a USCIS SOP concerning how they respond to filings and it's not an easy job but still....

The premise of a K1 visa is to get married in the US. The COs are very good at cross referencing information that you submit to them. so in my opinion. One has to go for the other. Make up your mind as soon as possible