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    K1 VISA PROCEDURES FOR NIGERIA ONLY

    in Africa: Sub-Saharan

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    2 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

    3 million ppl apply for a Visa each year and you ask has anyone else experience this. 😁😄 Sorry but I get a kick out of that statement each time someone ask it. Anyhowww. Here is what you do to correct the problem. 

     

    Follow the link https://cgifederal.secure.force.com/applicanthome clicked on "Provide Feedback" on the menu on the left, chose "Online system errors" on the "reason" drop down menu, write about the discrepancy in your new DS-160 application number and the schedule confirmation they sent myou in the "comments" box, and attached a photo of my DS-160 application confirmation.

     

    In a day or so you should confirmation that the new DS160 is attached to your K1.

    hahaha...yup sometimes you cant help the feeling that an issue is overwhelming. 

    Thank you so much...much appreciated.

    K1 VISA PROCEDURES FOR NIGERIA ONLY

    in Africa: Sub-Saharan

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    On 3/14/2019 at 7:17 PM, Greenbaum said:

    That question has been answered in another thread for you. View it for the answer.

    I got my Case # from NVC yesterday, then i went ahead and filled out DS-160 and was given a confirmation code, then i proceeded to schedule an interview appointment and i was given an appointment confirmation code that i had used for a B1/B2 visa in the past, the website say the DS-160 confirmation code must match with appointment confirmation code, has anyone experienced this issue and how were they able to resolve it?

    MARCH 2019 K-1 NOA2 ----> NVC

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    23 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

    USEM requires certain documents that are outlined in the P3 letter posted on the website. I recommend getting a copy to follow .

    I have a question; Do we have have to send or upload financial documents etc to NVC, if yes, at what point?

    Or does the applicant just take the documents to the interview only?.

     

    I've read a lot of post also those pertaining to Nigeria, none seem to be very clear on that.

    K1 VISA PROCEDURES FOR NIGERIA ONLY

    in Africa: Sub-Saharan

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    On 7/22/2018 at 10:09 AM, Ijndchyke said:

    Hi everyone! 

     

    Ive been receiving MULTIPLE emails about the process I took and how come my own case seems to be going fast and first and fore most I’d like to inform everyone I did a lot of research, was very proactive and was consistent with emailing/calling NVC. So I’ve made notes on the steps and procedures I personally took after receiving my NOA2 and I will post them here for anyone interested. This is for the K1 VISA ONLY. Not the K3 spousal visa. 

     

    Please be advised I am not asking anyone to follow my steps, step by step. I am just merely offering information on how I did ours. 

     

     

    Thanks and Goodluck! 

        0.   https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/interview.html
    this link will provide information about the steps NVC takes once your case is approved by USCIS. 

    ‭2. (603) 334-0888‬
    This is the number for NVC you’ll call to obtain the case and invoice id numbers. You’ll need your USCIS case number, the full name of both the applicant and beneficiary and both birthdays in order to receive any information from them. So have that in handy. Some nvc officers will also ask for email address. If you don’t have one on file with them you can update it at this time. You can also request to add an email address to your case. They have an email address you can email to obtain information but their response time to the emails is terrible. You’d have to wait weeks, even months. 

    Note: if you call them and it’s been 2 weeks or more since your case has been approved with USCIS and they’re still telling you they have not received your case, hang up. Call back again then tell the next person you need to expedite your case due to severe financial loss and you were told you needed your case id number to do so. It’ll be better if the petitioner calls NVC for this information. Remember to get both the case and invoice ID number 

        0.   https://ceac.state.gov/ceacstattracker/status.aspx           once you obtain a case number from NVC, this is the link you’ll use to check the status of your case at NVC. It’ll say “At NVC” if NVC is still working on your case. “In Transit” if it is on its way to the consulate. “Ready” once the consulate has received it and this is the time they’d prefer for you to set up your interview. Though they’ll be a slight delay waiting for them. As long as your status changes to ready before your interview date you should be fine. 
        0.   https://ceac.state.gov/GenNIV/Default.aspx This is the link you’ll use to fill out the DS-160. You can either fill this out prior to paying the $265 visa fee at GTBank or after. I’d suggest after so you can set up interview immediately after filing the DS-160. 
        0.   http://www.ustraveldocs.com/   This is the link you’ll use to set up interview. Have this in handy with you when setting up the interview: The confirmation number/visa application number from the DS-160 confirmation page. Your receipt number from the GTBank for the visa fee you paid, the case ID number and the USCIS case number.
        0.   https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration/nonimmigrant-visa-for-a-fiance-k-1.html#1 This link provides a guide on the steps and procedures for the K1 visa. It’ll give you information on the documentation you need to have ready, an overview or much more. 
        0.   https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/iv-dv-supplemental/LGS-Lagos.pdf this link will provide you with the steps to take for medical exam. It’ll also have the pre-interview checklist and list of approved physicians. Please call them or rather go see them to make inquiries because the information the consulate gives online is inaccurate to what actually happens. Their hours of operation for medical exam is not what it says online. They are not open from 8am-5pm. They’re only open from 8am-10am. Make inquiries first! Call, go there! Don’t assume. 
        0.    Here’s the information on how to obtain the police certificate : Applicants need to contact the Deputy Inspector General, Criminal Investigation Department, Nigeria Police Force, Alagbon Close, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria.  The applicant should bring information regarding their full name, place and date of birth, nationality, passport number, date and place of issuance (for current passport or passport used during applicant's stay in Nigeria), exact periods of residence in Nigeria and addresses where applicant resided.
    https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Nigeria.html  This is link I got the information from. 
        0.    You’ll need your original birth certificate and a photo copy for the interview. Also I’d advise getting the declaration of age and having that handy. My uncle said you’ll need that once you migrate here. You can obtain your birth certificate from the local government/hospital you were born in. Make sure the name on the application filed with uscis matches the name on the birth certificate. I don’t know anything about name changes so you might have to make inquiries on your own about name changes. You can obtain the declaration of age at the National Population Commission. Here’s their link with their contact info, location e.t.c http://population.gov.ng/contact-us/
        0.    For anything that you do throughout this process, I’d suggest having your international passport with you when you go make inquiries or go to these appointments. Get new passport photos. Remember they are only valid if you’ve gotten them done within 6 months and has not passed the 6 months gap. Also, make photocopies and also have the originals of every single document you are taking with you to your interview. People often get confused so let me elaborate on this, the DS-260 is for people filing spousal K3 visa. Their process is different. The K1 visa applicants fill out the DS-160. On the affidavit of support. The I-864 is for k3 visas/family based visas. The I-134 is for K1 visas, b1/b2 visas etc. 

     

    I hope this information helps! Good luck on your process and I wish you all the best. 

    Thank you for this information. I have a question; Do we have have to send or upload financial documents etc to NVC, if yes, at what point?

    Or does the applicant just take the documents to the interview only?.

    JULY 2018 I-129F (K1) FILERS

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    6 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

    Congratulations. Join us over in the March NOA2 - NVC for updated information. Link is below. Be sure to read the first post from this thread.

     

    This information is a tad bit early but it is not too early to review and start preparing for the interview.

     

    Scheduling the interview can take 1 to 3 months. Once you pay the $265 visa fee at GTB Bank, you can go online to schedule an appointment at www.ustraveldocs.com You can get the forms online at http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/immigrant_visa_forms.html No need to go to the consulate to pick up forms. Download forms if unexpired or get current versions of same forms. Email LagosIV@state.gov for your interview date. 

     

    K-1 P3 Letter Nigeria

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/18ecVe-vDjvk0thSFqHE9dtSyUy0Qccey/view?usp=sharing

    Medical instructions Nigeria

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jQbUHA-eDR6AHDGp4OHLBSPcMm31Zl9d/view?usp=sharing

    Step by Step guide

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yPmN_82vlBB_hoBtPuqWjP6gjYgf3VWF/view?usp=sharing

    Embassy Portal here on VJ

    https://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Nigeria&cty=Lagos

    VJ thread

    https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/679202-k1-visa-procedures-for-nigeria-only/

    Divorce Decree Verification

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LmKCenaXNT9BQJtMJrSSXlEJo289tlo3/view?usp=sharing

     

    Wet signatures are no longer required for I-134 for your Nigeria interview. You are able to send in scanned documents.

    Thank you everyone and thank you Greenbaum you've been very helpful

    JULY 2018 I-129F (K1) FILERS

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

    Posted

    19 hours ago, Greenbaum said:

    K-1 P3 Letter Nigeria

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/18ecVe-vDjvk0thSFqHE9dtSyUy0Qccey/view?usp=sharing

    Medical instructions Nigeria

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jQbUHA-eDR6AHDGp4OHLBSPcMm31Zl9d/view?usp=sharing

    Step by Step guide

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yPmN_82vlBB_hoBtPuqWjP6gjYgf3VWF/view?usp=sharing

    Embassy Portal here on VJ

    https://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Nigeria&cty=Lagos

     

    Wet signatures are no longer required for I-134 for your Nigeria interview. You are able to send in scanned documents. I signed, scanned and emailed mine to my fiancé to print and it was accepted.

     

    Scheduling the interview can take 1 to 3 months. Once you pay the $265 visa fee at GTB Bank, you can go online to schedule an appointment at www.ustraveldocs.com You can get the forms online at http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/immigrant_visa_forms.html No need to go to the consulate to pick up forms. Download forms if unexpired or get current versions of same forms. Email LagosIV@state.gov for your interview date. 

    Thank you very much Greenbaum.... thats all the info i need, all we have to do now is wait :)

    JULY 2018 I-129F (K1) FILERS

    in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    On 7/30/2018 at 5:22 PM, emekus94 said:

     

    Send copies
    I sent copy and was approval. They most likely will NOT ask for original since they can easily look up the info on the copy if need be.

    Hi emekus94 thanks for your helpful info. Since you dealt with the same consulate as i will; was your embassy letter (Packet3) sent to  the beneficiary in Nigeria through email or postal snail mail?

     

    Congrats to every one that got approved!!!  so happy to see progress :)

    N-400 Filers @ New York City, Queens and Long Island Field Offices

    in US Citizenship Case Filing and Progress Reports

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    48 minutes ago, dt2413 said:

    I've been in the waiting list for the oat ceremony since Feb. 10th and I have called multiple times to inquire about the long wait, I just called again and they say that the waiting time right now is between 10 and 17 months for the whole thing to be process, which sucks as I was hoping to have this done by Oct. As I am going on vacation. Anyone else waiting this long?

    51 minutes ago, dt2413 said:

    I've been in the waiting list for the oat ceremony since Feb. 10th and I have called multiple times to inquire about the long wait, I just called again and they say that the waiting time right now is between 10 and 17 months for the whole thing to be process, which sucks as I was hoping to have this done by Oct. As I am going on vacation. Anyone else waiting this long?

    Passed interview and recommended for approval since March 5th, still waiting for oath. Every time I’ve called , they say it’s within processing time. (120 days). Knowing that you’re way past 120 days since interview is not encouraging.

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