Team MicVic!

There are bad apples in every country, every part of the world. Ironically the divorce rate amongst Americans is one of the highest. All anyone can say is take your time, pray about it and get to know him well. There are no guarantees in life not even amongst those marrying from low fraud countries. Divorces are running rampant right here in the US. Make sure you seek advice from your parents, close friends and Clergy if applicable. I'm very happy with my Nigerian man but sensibility is required.

Thank you all so much for the mental support and knowledge provided. I can finally start sleeping peacefully at night (no more checking my uscis case status all day long, waking up to be the first caller at nvc, on hold for an hour, jumping at every email notification or text message, driving my mind insane thinking the worse case scenarios, most importantly no more waiting to be a normal married couple. ..the time has arrived). Hubby will be here right before Labor Day weekend and we're thinking about driving down to Miami with the family to just chill and have fun!!! It would be a good place for a mini vacation. For all those still waiting.... Keep praying and being proactive with your cases!! This phase of the journey is finally over!! Praises to the Almighty.

Aww. I can feel your emotions right through your words. It is not an easy road at all but when you have a good honest one it's well worth it in the end. It will be an emotional roller coaster. You will laugh, cry and rejoice many times. You will feel overwhelmed and doubtful but it's the fatigue and frustration kicking in. Try and be proactive by preparing everything now. There is no way around the time difference. Just last night I feel asleep on hubby while he was all enthusiastic but it was 2am my time. You wil be tired and cranky and you two will get into it due to the separation. Pray constantly for the strength to endure this gruesome process. Family, friends and Co workers will think you're nuts since it's not the traditional way of doing things but only you and God will know that this is the right thing and right man for you. Hold on and don't let it consume you. Our Case Took 10.5 Mos WHICH Is great. Find someone who is going through this same process and become phone buddies or meet in person if close by. I met some awesome people whom I could pour my heart out to without judgment. Good luck and hugs to you

Aww. I can feel your emotions right through your words. It is not an easy road at all but when you have a good honest one it's well worth it in the end. It will be an emotional roller coaster. You will laugh, cry and rejoice many times. You will feel overwhelmed and doubtful but it's the fatigue and frustration kicking in. Try and be proactive by preparing everything now. There is no way around the time difference. Just last night I feel asleep on hubby while he was all enthusiastic but it was 2am my time. You wil be tired and cranky and you two will get into it due to the separation. Pray constantly for the strength to endure this gruesome process. Family, friends and Co workers will think you're nuts since it's not the traditional way of doing things but only you and God will know that this is the right thing and right man for you. Hold on and don't let it consume you. Our Case Took 10.5 Mos WHICH Is great. Find someone who is going through this same process and become phone buddies or meet in person if close by. I met some awesome people whom I could pour my heart out to without judgment. Good luck and hugs to you

Aww. I can feel your emotions right through your words. It is not an easy road at all but when you have a good honest one it's well worth it in the end. It will be an emotional roller coaster. You will laugh, cry and rejoice many times. You will feel overwhelmed and doubtful but it's the fatigue and frustration kicking in. Try and be proactive by preparing everything now. There is no way around the time difference. Just last night I feel asleep on hubby while he was all enthusiastic but it was 2am my time. You wil be tired and cranky and you two will get into it due to the separation. Pray constantly for the strength to endure this gruesome process. Family, friends and Co workers will think you're nuts since it's not the traditional way of doing things but only you and God will know that this is the right thing and right man for you. Hold on and don't let it consume you. Our Case Took 10.5 Mos WHICH Is great. Find someone who is going through this same process and become phone buddies or meet in person if close by. I met some awesome people whom I could pour my heart out to without judgment. Good luck and hugs to you

Aww. I can feel your emotions right through your words. It is not an easy road at all but when you have a good honest one it's well worth it in the end. It will be an emotional roller coaster. You will laugh, cry and rejoice many times. You will feel overwhelmed and doubtful but it's the fatigue and frustration kicking in. Try and be proactive by preparing everything now. There is no way around the time difference. Just last night I feel asleep on hubby while he was all enthusiastic but it was 2am my time. You wil be tired and cranky and you two will get into it due to the separation. Pray constantly for the strength to endure this gruesome process. Family, friends and Co workers will think you're nuts since it's not the traditional way of doing things but only you and God will know that this is the right thing and right man for you. Hold on and don't let it consume you. Our Case Took 10.5 Mos WHICH Is great. Find someone who is going through this same process and become phone buddies or meet in person if close by. I met some awesome people whom I could pour my heart out to without judgment. Good luck and hugs to you

Thank you all so much for the mental support and knowledge provided. I can finally start sleeping peacefully at night (no more checking my uscis case status all day long, waking up to be the first caller at nvc, on hold for an hour, jumping at every email notification or text message, driving my mind insane thinking the worse case scenarios, most importantly no more waiting to be a normal married couple. ..the time has arrived). Hubby will be here right before Labor Day weekend and we're thinking about driving down to Miami with the family to just chill and have fun!!! It would be a good place for a mini vacation. For all those still waiting.... Keep praying and being proactive with your cases!! This phase of the journey is finally over!! Praises to the Almighty.

Thank you all so much for the mental support and knowledge provided. I can finally start sleeping peacefully at night (no more checking my uscis case status all day long, waking up to be the first caller at nvc, on hold for an hour, jumping at every email notification or text message, driving my mind insane thinking the worse case scenarios, most importantly no more waiting to be a normal married couple. ..the time has arrived). Hubby will be here right before Labor Day weekend and we're thinking about driving down to Miami with the family to just chill and have fun!!! It would be a good place for a mini vacation. For all those still waiting.... Keep praying and being proactive with your cases!! This phase of the journey is finally over!! Praises to the Almighty.

Hubby's feedback. We're sooo happy
My appt was for 10 am. My wife arrived in Lagos on Sunday to celebrate our anniversary and to accompany me to the interview.
I arrived at 8am. I walked in and met the security guards. I was asked to go outside to open my medical report.
My bag was searched then I was asked to sit in a sequential order. I waited about 5 hours to be called.
I walked up to the window of a nice Caucasian man i his 30s or so. He was super nice and even pronounced my difficult name correctly. I smiled.
I brought along with me mor photos, more chat logs, call records and huge rims of paper of chat logs from every app we used. Wifey said they already have tons of evidence and this was way too many papers but I was not taking any chances. I lugged everything but the kitchen sink with me. As soon as I walked up to his window he gave me back my photos that we sent at the USCIS and NVC stage without saying a word. At that point I got scared like omg why is he returning my photos,
He proceeded to ask me the following
Questions asked
1. What is your wife's name?
2. How many children does she have from her previous marriage
3. Have you been married before?
4. What are the ages of her kids and their names?
5. Interestingly enough he harbored on a few more questions pertaining to the oldest child which was ok sense I'm close with them.
6. He mentioned when my wife got divorced.
Then he pulled out 2 papers in silence, then said mr victor U can pick Up your visa from this location on this paper next week!
You're good to go!
I carried all the evidences back home. I tried to trick my wife outside but I couldn't hide my big smile!!!!
Our anniversary is tomorrow!

Hubby's feedback. We're sooo happy
My appt was for 10 am. My wife arrived in Lagos on Sunday to celebrate our anniversary and to accompany me to the interview.
I arrived at 8am. I walked in and met the security guards. I was asked to go outside to open my medical report.
My bag was searched then I was asked to sit in a sequential order. I waited about 5 hours to be called.
I walked up to the window of a nice Caucasian man i his 30s or so. He was super nice and even pronounced my difficult name correctly. I smiled.
I brought along with me mor photos, more chat logs, call records and huge rims of paper of chat logs from every app we used. Wifey said they already have tons of evidence and this was way too many papers but I was not taking any chances. I lugged everything but the kitchen sink with me. As soon as I walked up to his window he gave me back my photos that we sent at the USCIS and NVC stage without saying a word. At that point I got scared like omg why is he returning my photos,
He proceeded to ask me the following
Questions asked
1. What is your wife's name?
2. How many children does she have from her previous marriage
3. Have you been married before?
4. What are the ages of her kids and their names?
5. Interestingly enough he harbored on a few more questions pertaining to the oldest child which was ok sense I'm close with them.
6. He mentioned when my wife got divorced.
Then he pulled out 2 papers in silence, then said mr victor U can pick Up your visa from this location on this paper next week!
You're good to go!
I carried all the evidences back home. I tried to trick my wife outside but I couldn't hide my big smile!!!!
Our anniversary is tomorrow!

Hubby's feedback. We're sooo happy
My appt was for 10 am. My wife arrived in Lagos on Sunday to celebrate our anniversary and to accompany me to the interview.
I arrived at 8am. I walked in and met the security guards. I was asked to go outside to open my medical report.
My bag was searched then I was asked to sit in a sequential order. I waited about 5 hours to be called.
I walked up to the window of a nice Caucasian man i his 30s or so. He was super nice and even pronounced my difficult name correctly. I smiled.
I brought along with me mor photos, more chat logs, call records and huge rims of paper of chat logs from every app we used. Wifey said they already have tons of evidence and this was way too many papers but I was not taking any chances. I lugged everything but the kitchen sink with me. As soon as I walked up to his window he gave me back my photos that we sent at the USCIS and NVC stage without saying a word. At that point I got scared like omg why is he returning my photos,
He proceeded to ask me the following
Questions asked
1. What is your wife's name?
2. How many children does she have from her previous marriage
3. Have you been married before?
4. What are the ages of her kids and their names?
5. Interestingly enough he harbored on a few more questions pertaining to the oldest child which was ok sense I'm close with them.
6. He mentioned when my wife got divorced.
Then he pulled out 2 papers in silence, then said mr victor U can pick Up your visa from this location on this paper next week!
You're good to go!
I carried all the evidences back home. I tried to trick my wife outside but I couldn't hide my big smile!!!!
Our anniversary is tomorrow!

Hubby's feedback. We're sooo happy
My appt was for 10 am. My wife arrived in Lagos on Sunday to celebrate our anniversary and to accompany me to the interview.
I arrived at 8am. I walked in and met the security guards. I was asked to go outside to open my medical report.
My bag was searched then I was asked to sit in a sequential order. I waited about 5 hours to be called.
I walked up to the window of a nice Caucasian man i his 30s or so. He was super nice and even pronounced my difficult name correctly. I smiled.
I brought along with me mor photos, more chat logs, call records and huge rims of paper of chat logs from every app we used. Wifey said they already have tons of evidence and this was way too many papers but I was not taking any chances. I lugged everything but the kitchen sink with me. As soon as I walked up to his window he gave me back my photos that we sent at the USCIS and NVC stage without saying a word. At that point I got scared like omg why is he returning my photos,
He proceeded to ask me the following
Questions asked
1. What is your wife's name?
2. How many children does she have from her previous marriage
3. Have you been married before?
4. What are the ages of her kids and their names?
5. Interestingly enough he harbored on a few more questions pertaining to the oldest child which was ok sense I'm close with them.
6. He mentioned when my wife got divorced.
Then he pulled out 2 papers in silence, then said mr victor U can pick Up your visa from this location on this paper next week!
You're good to go!
I carried all the evidences back home. I tried to trick my wife outside but I couldn't hide my big smile!!!!
Our anniversary is tomorrow!

Hubby's feedback. We're sooo happy
My appt was for 10 am. My wife arrived in Lagos on Sunday to celebrate our anniversary and to accompany me to the interview.
I arrived at 8am. I walked in and met the security guards. I was asked to go outside to open my medical report.
My bag was searched then I was asked to sit in a sequential order. I waited about 5 hours to be called.
I walked up to the window of a nice Caucasian man i his 30s or so. He was super nice and even pronounced my difficult name correctly. I smiled.
I brought along with me mor photos, more chat logs, call records and huge rims of paper of chat logs from every app we used. Wifey said they already have tons of evidence and this was way too many papers but I was not taking any chances. I lugged everything but the kitchen sink with me. As soon as I walked up to his window he gave me back my photos that we sent at the USCIS and NVC stage without saying a word. At that point I got scared like omg why is he returning my photos,
He proceeded to ask me the following
Questions asked
1. What is your wife's name?
2. How many children does she have from her previous marriage
3. Have you been married before?
4. What are the ages of her kids and their names?
5. Interestingly enough he harbored on a few more questions pertaining to the oldest child which was ok sense I'm close with them.
6. He mentioned when my wife got divorced.
Then he pulled out 2 papers in silence, then said mr victor U can pick Up your visa from this location on this paper next week!
You're good to go!
I carried all the evidences back home. I tried to trick my wife outside but I couldn't hide my big smile!!!!
Our anniversary is tomorrow!

Hubby's feedback. We're sooo happy
My appt was for 10 am. My wife arrived in Lagos on Sunday to celebrate our anniversary and to accompany me to the interview.
I arrived at 8am. I walked in and met the security guards. I was asked to go outside to open my medical report.
My bag was searched then I was asked to sit in a sequential order. I waited about 5 hours to be called.
I walked up to the window of a nice Caucasian man i his 30s or so. He was super nice and even pronounced my difficult name correctly. I smiled.
I brought along with me mor photos, more chat logs, call records and huge rims of paper of chat logs from every app we used. Wifey said they already have tons of evidence and this was way too many papers but I was not taking any chances. I lugged everything but the kitchen sink with me. As soon as I walked up to his window he gave me back my photos that we sent at the USCIS and NVC stage without saying a word. At that point I got scared like omg why is he returning my photos,
He proceeded to ask me the following
Questions asked
1. What is your wife's name?
2. How many children does she have from her previous marriage
3. Have you been married before?
4. What are the ages of her kids and their names?
5. Interestingly enough he harbored on a few more questions pertaining to the oldest child which was ok sense I'm close with them.
6. He mentioned when my wife got divorced.
Then he pulled out 2 papers in silence, then said mr victor U can pick Up your visa from this location on this paper next week!
You're good to go!
I carried all the evidences back home. I tried to trick my wife outside but I couldn't hide my big smile!!!!
Our anniversary is tomorrow!

Hello VJ,
I saw this thread in another region and thought it would be a good topic to discuss. You can call me Meesh and Hubby is Vic. We go by hashtag #TeamMicVic. (Cute right lol ).
Anyway we were married July 31st 2014. Did I say I just loove Vic! Not in a foolish little girl, naive way but in a been there done that, finally found my match kind of way. Guess what? Vic is about 10 yrs younger but we look good together we think. The age difference has not been an issue at all. Yes his Mom was a bit taken back but Vic lovingly explained to her that this is the 21st century and after all the disappointing past relationships with women his age, he was ready for a serious minded woman who wasn't only interested in his bank account or lack thereof if you will lol. Hnestly, I never thought I would date or marry someone 10 yrs younger but it has been the BEST experience by far. Vic says "Meesh you might be older chronologically, but the experiences ive passed thru here in Lagos makes me much older than you mentally" . Its true...im still a big baby in a grown woman kind of way. He pampers me and spoils me the way I need to be. His family and I get along super well. Age hasnt been an issue especially when u see your brother, cousin, uncle genuinely happy after so many failed relationships. Anyway back to the topic. Right before we landed I hustled to the restroom and freshened up. Fixed my hair, brushed, sprayed and changed into my sexy heels and skinny jeans. Vic (hubby) is FINE and I wanted to make sure I represented. So I get off the plane, go thru customs and began looking for this 5ft 11 , 230 pound, chocolate, with dimples hunk of a man, with arms like rambo lol. Finally I here someone shout "MICH" , I turn around and eyes light up and I scream like those contestants on the price is right. We ran to each other and locked lips right in front of everyobe. Vic isnt shy and I love that. This was myfirst indication that he was pleased with wat he saw, yes 10 yrs older and all. Who said being older is an issue? Not with us. Needless to say the chemistry was UNREAL. His friend drove the car and we held each othet so tight the whole ride back. Did I say butterflies like I felt in high school were runnning thru both of us. He looked at me and said Meesh , you are BEAUTIFUL. I love Vic. For the first time in my life im genuinely happy. Everything is transparent. We share face book, watsapp, bbm, viber passwords and accounts. Evertime I wake up one of my pics are posted on his wall. I went down this journey before but this time I finally got it right. #TeamMicVic!! For life!! (Sorry for any typos)

Hi everyone
So I just tried calling NVC to inquire about our case and the automated message reported that NVC inquiries for immigrant visas are unavailabe from July 2nd (today at 3:30 pm) until 7:30am Monday July 6 because of technical difficulties in their system??
Anybody have an information on this? Because I thought the month-long technical problems were pretty much taken care of at the end of last week (that's what a supervisor told me on the phone). Is this a new wave of system issues or what?
Ugh what an absolute HORRIBLE time to be stuck at the NVC

There are bad apples in every country, every part of the world. Ironically the divorce rate amongst Americans is one of the highest. All anyone can say is take your time, pray about it and get to know him well. There are no guarantees in life not even amongst those marrying from low fraud countries. Divorces are running rampant right here in the US. Make sure you seek advice from your parents, close friends and Clergy if applicable. I'm very happy with my Nigerian man but sensibility is required.

Welcome aboard! This process can go very quickly for some or drag on for months. Just keep busy and start preparing all your evidence of bonafide relationship and financial documents. Wishing you much success!

Yes good point. Research is a must. The Internet provides a wealth of background information and some at no cost.
Exactly ! I totally agree. One should also investigate a little bit to search out online digital tracks of someone they meet, online or offline.
Amazing what you can find out when you know how.

There are bad apples in every country, every part of the world. Ironically the divorce rate amongst Americans is one of the highest. All anyone can say is take your time, pray about it and get to know him well. There are no guarantees in life not even amongst those marrying from low fraud countries. Divorces are running rampant right here in the US. Make sure you seek advice from your parents, close friends and Clergy if applicable. I'm very happy with my Nigerian man but sensibility is required.

Yes good point. Research is a must. The Internet provides a wealth of background information and some at no cost.
Exactly ! I totally agree. One should also investigate a little bit to search out online digital tracks of someone they meet, online or offline.
Amazing what you can find out when you know how.

There are bad apples in every country, every part of the world. Ironically the divorce rate amongst Americans is one of the highest. All anyone can say is take your time, pray about it and get to know him well. There are no guarantees in life not even amongst those marrying from low fraud countries. Divorces are running rampant right here in the US. Make sure you seek advice from your parents, close friends and Clergy if applicable. I'm very happy with my Nigerian man but sensibility is required.

There are bad apples in every country, every part of the world. Ironically the divorce rate amongst Americans is one of the highest. All anyone can say is take your time, pray about it and get to know him well. There are no guarantees in life not even amongst those marrying from low fraud countries. Divorces are running rampant right here in the US. Make sure you seek advice from your parents, close friends and Clergy if applicable. I'm very happy with my Nigerian man but sensibility is required.

There are bad apples in every country, every part of the world. Ironically the divorce rate amongst Americans is one of the highest. All anyone can say is take your time, pray about it and get to know him well. There are no guarantees in life not even amongst those marrying from low fraud countries. Divorces are running rampant right here in the US. Make sure you seek advice from your parents, close friends and Clergy if applicable. I'm very happy with my Nigerian man but sensibility is required.

1 year anniversary and interview in July. There is no way I'm missing those 2 huge events. I can't wait to see my honey!! LAGOS here I come again!