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1 hour ago, dwheels76 said:

Kudo's to afrocraft (Love that idea).

OlmMe front loading isn't about alot of evidence. It's really about putting your evidence upfront instead of relying at interview they will bother to look at.
it's about putting quality not quantity upfront. Your evidence should tell a story like afrocraft so eloquently stated. The adjudicator at USCIS really doesn't give a whole lot of hoot what you send in They will approve with just a marriage certificate However the CO at embassy is another matter. They should be able to flip through your evidence page by page and see and feel what is being said without a word.
i have seen people send in 200, 300 pictures of nonsense. people looking like they rather be anywhere but in that picture. Unflattering or worst the kiss of the staged pictures. Too many selfies and staged shots.

I would put in for the vacation. Why can't you get a visit in before interview if you can't be there. It';s about time together not about you standing outside under the canopy or as I did the tree for hours. They aren't impressed.

Your approval could be day tomorrow next year so book that trip and go see your man.

Im on this site for encouragement and sound advice. I figured if you've been through something and can give advice that's helpful not sarcasim and criticism I appreciate it.

Never said to know everything or else I wouldn't be on this forum. My career is in Claims so I understand that just because you have a lot of documents doesn't mean you will be approve. Since that's my job as well so it's makes this process even more nerve racking for me. Since I've denied people with 100 pages and approved some with just 1.

I sent in hotel receipts, restaurant receipts, our travel tickets since we travelled, text messages, call log, snap shot video messages, pics, a letter of how we met, etc. 

Maybe I didn't word it right. I reviewed, researched VJ, other sites, spoke to two immigration lawyers, and people who been through the process. I followed the guide on VJ to send my application then I front loaded as suggested. I would hate to be denied for something I didn't do right or missed. 

I tried to make sure to send only pertinent information and pictures BUT like I said it was a lot. 

I just want us be approved bottom line.

For moral support I want to be there. So that's why I was trying to save my time at work. I can afford to visit and I will but I was trying to be patient. Last visit was in May-June.

To be laughed at is not what I need or expected just because others are approved they seem to forget there journey.

Arrogance leads to ignorance but I still like the honesty on this site and I will update my status once I have the good news. 

Take care everyone!

3 minutes ago, jaybeltisroy said:

Sending tons of pictures doesn't guarantee you with everything. But yes, i will keep you and your fiance in my prayers.

So I've heard. But, I just wanted whomever is looking/reviewing the application to see that I've visited his entry family and see that we travelled together. Not sure if they will review all that but I'm just very thoroughly. Plus, so many people say to front load(gotten approved) so I just wanted to do as much as I could to try not to have issues and they see that our relationship is "bonafide" in every way. Which is the lease of my concern to be honest since I know it is. My concern is the Timeline. I will keep my fingers cross for December or sooner. Thanks again.

28 minutes ago, AZSunshine78 said:

Follow “may 2017 filers” and @Shoegum

Yes I'm doing that. Someone actually has the same date as ours and I see a few petitioners are still waiting as well. Thanks.

41 minutes ago, jaybeltisroy said:

I am sorry to hear about your situation. True enough, USCIS are still processing April 2017 petition. Getting an approval from USCIS really takes time and their timeline now minimum is 180 days maximum 200 days not including RFE. It really tests your patience. Just hang in there mate. I assume December is sufficient enough for you to get a feedback from them.

Hopefully no RFE since I sent a novel just about with photos . Thanks for your comment keep us in your prayers.

I spoke to a Representative at the USCIS this morning since no status update on my claim and they received my petition on 05/24/17. I was told they are working on cases from 04/01/17, which I also saw that online somewhere as well. The gentleman told me that my processing is about a month away and that they are still within the normal processing time. I believe I have been patient my fiancé as well but should I get concerned if by December 1 I don't here anything? The Rep just reiterated about a month. I need to put my vacation time in at work and I have ALOT but planned on going to the interview. Now I'm getting anxiety that I either can't go or will loose my time since you can't transfer over 40hrs and have over 100+. A friend said just put time in anytime and change later(easier said than done)but I don't know. Do you think by December we will here something? I did front load. Any suggestions?

Yes thank goodness I did both. 

I sent a photo book that was 8x8 telling a story of our journey together. I also sent the original copies of some photos of us together and with my fiancé family and I. I saw videos of people photo books but didn't know that they were not allowed to be front loaded.

Thank you for the explanation. I appreciate it and will update the timeline.

13 hours ago, Kosi Wahala said:

I would guess that another reason they don't allow the petitioner to be present is so that the Consulate officer can conduct a Stokes interview, if they feel the need. That is when they get the petitioner on the phone or otherwise interviewed so that they can compare answers to common questions, in order to ascertain whether or not a relationship is indeed bonafide. If you were to be standing next to your fiancé during the interview, that would take the Stokes option out of the CO's toolkit. 

Yes it makes since.

Yes I emailed their office a few weeks back about me being at the Interview and they said because of the large number of applicants I wouldn't be allowed in. But I will be making an effort to be at the Interview as suggested so they will know that we are serious about this relationship. Thanks 

I thank you for your experience, advice, time, and support it's much needed and very much appreciated. I will do just that. Thanks again.

I read so much about the process and Nigeria seems to has a high denial because of the fraud associated with the country. Thank you I guess I'm reading too much into it.

I am about to start the Visa process. I was going to go to Nigeria this month to get married and apply for a CR1 Visa everything was planned out. I asked for time off in November 2016 but now my job won't let me have and time off because of my position at work they need me there to help with some new process. No one can get time off they sent an announcement to everyone on my account. I have proof of this. So I suggested to my fiancé instead of waiting for us both to get time off again(he's a Math and Physics Teacher) we should apply for a K1 Visa. 

I had to change my visit, Hotel, and his family will need to reschedule their time off work. As to why we decided to do a K1 Visa now instead of the CR1, should I include that in my Paperwork? I know also with Nigeria K1 Visa aren't approved as much. But with us moving dates they won't have a decision until 2018 as far as the CR1 from my guesstimate. I would like him here like everyone else who applies as soon as allowed. 

I just need to know should I include this information in the petition.

We tried a Vistor Visa but he wasn't approved, that was in September 2016.  He wasn't planning on staying we were trying to prepare for the Ceremony and let him meet my family in person. So should I still do another visit the trip will be shorter we Video Call, text, telephone calls, and chat everyday but but I can plan a trip a few months down the line but K1 could be proceeding by then. Please let me know what you think.