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6 hours ago, juliusbliss said:

Thank you. 

lol...Just like that!!!   Anyways...check the Lagos Embassy website regularly.  I believe they updated last on May 27th or 29th but that addresses the Proclamation issued for people who have visited those specific countries within the last 14 days.  Any communication is hope (that's just my feelings on that).   Ambassador Leonard also has a  statement on IG.  The international airport is closed until June 7th I believe.  So, hopefully things will begin to reopen as the countries begin to reopen.

Hold on just a little while longer!!! God is covering us and our loved ones.  

1 hour ago, Enie said:

Yes and that means citizens and residents from those countries can't enter Nigeria but Nigerians can still travel to those countries (US inclusive). So until those counties close their borders on us, we are allowed to go there.

Though it wouldn't be a good idea to travel now with the situation of things. But you have to travel before your medical or 6 months issued expired. Else you have to start another visa application all over (pay new medicals, new visa fees, gather documents and the likes) which can be stressful. 

Got it...Thank you.

20 hours ago, Enie said:

Well the article says it's affecting only non immigrants appointments. At least for now. 

Yes, it does only say non-immigrant appointments for now.  Nigeria has also temporarily closed borders to 13 countries, including the US.  

21 minutes ago, NatashaK1 said:

Lool not shooting you oh, it can be true just had  doubts. Let’s pray it’s all sorted out as soon as possible. The wait has been long.....but what this process has taught me is patience. 

Definitely patience...I'm kidding about "shooting the messenger".  You have to find some humor in this process or go nuts!!!!  So much is going on at one time, travel ban....coronavirus ban...bombs at the Embassy...WTW????🤪

Just now, NatashaK1 said:

I doubt this powder bomb story, where did you hear it. Was at the embassy on Tuesday, By this time interviews were being rescheduled on Monday. Everything  seemed normal and security wasn’t heightened. 

This just posted on the site yesterday (the 11th). I heard it from an employee of CGI. I just spoke with him before posting...don't shoot the messenger.  Not saying this is the reason for rescheduling, but it is possibly the reason for the message on the embassy's site.

18 hours ago, Treasure1 said:

https://ng.usembassy.gov/routine-message-for-u-s-citizens-update-on-the-temporary-closure-of-u-s-consulate-generals-lagos-consular-section/

 

I think this is the reason for the massive rescheduling 

I just heard that a powder bomb was found at the embassy,  so that is the unforeseen circumstance...The Embassy and CGI and closed down.  They hope to be opened by next week as stated on the website.  This is SURREAL!!!! 

We had to submit one document to conclude this process....geesh!!!! 

1 hour ago, Justxxxx said:

Which route did you follow? I am thinking if my wife will get me insurance over there

I did not do TIN#.  I photocopied my insurance card front and back to show that I could provide insurance for my husband in the US through private insurance.  They just want to know that if you come to US that you will not use Medicaid.  If you show them that she has private insurance, you demonstrate that you are less likely to use public assistance.  

There is a place on the ds-5540 form that ask for the information as well.  

1 hour ago, Justxxxx said:

How do you got insurance in USA while you are in Nigeria 

Most insurance policies will allow the person in the US to add a family member (spouse or children) if there is a life qualifying event, such as marriage or birth of a child.  You cannot be added until the person has a US social security number or TIN#.  The TIN# can be obtained without the spouse being in the US, it just takes time to obtain. I didn't go this route, because you have 30 days to add the person  to your insurance after they arrive in the US.

https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/taxpayer-identification-numbers-tin

12 hours ago, geowrian said:

Every visa application is either issued or refused. It sounds like they were refused with a 221(g) pending additional documentation. Nothing unusual there. It's technically a refusal (as it has to be if documents are missing), but one that can be overcome by providing the documents.

 

Edit: Although I will note that it is NOT an RFE. USCIS issues RFEs. The consulate refuses the visa under 221(g).

Ok, thanks for the correction. and information.  Do you have an idea of the timeframe for review and if a second interview is required?  

41 minutes ago, Angel4love said:

I will most definitely update.

 

Please go with another form of identification, like National ID, school ID etc.

 

Then ensure you go along with your SSCE, and highest qualification. If you have a job, a letter from your employer, stating your role and title at work.

 

Most people that were denied, had conflicting stories on how they met, Where they met and when the relationship actually blossom.

 

If you did a customary wedding with an ex, get the dissolved letter. Late siblings, or kids, get the death cert.

 

Good luck.

 

Lol...18 was🥵...hubby was wiping his brow after that one!!!!!

But you are correct, bring EVERYTHING.  Public charge is the new hurdle....look at the form, fill it out.  He did not ask for ours but we got bank statements because my husband is self-employed as well as reference letter from his bank.  I also had copies of my insurance card showing that I have insurance in the US.

My husband had his interview in Lagos this morning...and we almost had it except one RFE we did not have (Death Certificate for his son who passed in 2018).  We have to send it to CGI and will do so on tomorrow.

His interview was kind of tough.  The CO was the white gentleman.  The CO grilled and drilled him on our relationship...why did he propose after only knowing me 5 months (I think that's pretty good time...you either know the person or not and it's not my first rodeo).  The CO was also confused on where I lived.  He asked if I was from Pennsylvania and my husband corrected him and told him I was from Petersburg, VA. The CO became irritated and asked my husband if he was calling him a liar...lol...wait What????  My husband stayed calm and replied no, but she lives in Petersburg, VA.    Then he started with the relationship grilling...my husband showed him about 50 pictures (we were ready for that)...us in China, in Nigeria, Dubai, the US, and the village.  I believe the pics were the only reason he did not request more evidence of relationship such as chat logs.  (but I had them too!!!!).

He asked him many questions....back to back.  My husband said he barely had time to answer

Who is petitioning?

How did you meet?

When did you propose?

Does she have kids? Names?

What does she do for a living?

Has she been married?

Have you been married? (he didn't like that my husband dated me before he was divorced... a little judgy)

Why were you in US?

How many days did you stay in the US?

What type of business do you do?

Has she met your family?

When was the last time you saw your wife?

How many kids do you have?  When my husband said 1, he pointed out in his B1/B2 that my husband had 2 . my husband explained that his son died after the issuance of that Visa.

That's when he requested the death certificate for his son.  My husband did say a lot were denied for Public Charge.  The CO didn't ask for our DS-5540 even though we had it filled out.

Be prepared for anything and any question.....I am sure that he will have a second interview because the box was not checked to submit the passport with the RFE.  It's a new day!!!!

1 minute ago, geowrian said:

Eligibility for a waiver and getting one are 2 very different things. The CO can determine if you are eligible for one at the interview. Then it goes through a process before they determine if one will be given or not.

That's just the waiver process (not just this waiver).

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/presidential-proclamation-archive/presidential-proclamation9645.html?wcmmode=disabled

Check the statistical reports for waiver information.

For instance, Somalia had 2688 IV cases that were considered for a waiver in December-January 2020. Of those, 1393 UV visas were issued.

The rates for Yemen were closer to 90%

The rates for, for example, Nigeria won't be known until at least April (the February report likely won't have meaningful data yet).

Definitely....The undue hardship qualifications need to be met as well as no risk to national security....blah blah blah....it is all in the proclamation and every Embassy handles things differently.  We are seeing the increase in issuances from September 2019 to present.  

Anwyays.....Yellowtullips was issued today (after the ban) and that is enough to give God praise for!!!!

4 minutes ago, Arewa said:

Guys, we have a testimony 💃💃💃... it's on April Thread 

YAYYYYYY!!!!! Praise God....We are so happy for you!!!!  I am doing a praise dance for you...lol)  Please ask your husband the questions that the asked him......we interview tomorrow morning!!!

6 hours ago, Angel4love said:

Hello Guys,

 

I just called a call from the Embassy in Lagos that my interview has been rescheduled for tomorrow.

Asked why and they said they have so many people for the 4th, and that they need to quickly interview few of us.

I asked, are they issuing immigrant visa to people, and he said yes, that it's those that have ties, and criminal background information that they ain't giving. 

 

I also asked that a letter be sent to me in respect to the new date, he said when I get there, I'll see my name on the list and the time is still 8:30am.

 

He said, since I'm in Ikoyi it wont be an issue to come over and I told him I have a meeting at work.

I also asked about the public charge form, but hes explanation wasnt too good. 

 

He said get a copy of your employment letter to show you work and all.

 

Prayers up guys. 

 

Let's sort this out once and for all, my man is going to be happy its finally coming to an end.

 

Regards,

We got the call too....tomorrow 8:30am

3 hours ago, Angel4love said:

I hear there is a new requirement from DOS to submit form DS-5540 at your consulate interview.

 

For those who recently went for their interview after 24th, where you asked to submit the form?

 

Regards,

My husband interviews the same date as you.  Our attorney sent this form to us on Friday which he thankfully completed and advised that we bring it along.  I believe it is part of the new public charge determination.  I think you should complete it and take with you.

1 hour ago, PatLuvO said:

This is the response I saw on Facebook a woman had gone to her interview and received the slip showing that she was going to be considered for a waiver so she asked an immigration attorney what it means. His response is below. I blurred out their names out of respect for them.

Was this today?

@Angel4love My attorney pointed me to this site for help with preparing waiver packet: https://www.aila.org/infonet/applying-for-a-waiver-pursuant-to-presidential.  There is downloadable pdf...this will help you front load.  They may not collect it, but better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.  Another thing they are asking for is NIN# and one person they requested Secondary School Certificate (they put those individuals on AP until they could get the information).  They are asking for chat logs too. 

On 2/1/2020 at 12:16 AM, geowrian said:

You can file for them fine. The I-130 petition should have no issue with their country of citizenship.

You are permitted to file for them as a USC.

 

Their eligibility for a visa is the issue. They are not guaranteed any rights to immigrate or otherwise enter the US.

They can request a waiver after the visa interview.

Please correct me if I am incorrect.  The burden of proof is on the applicant to show 3 things according to the Proclamation 13780:

Waivers: A consular officer may, on a case-by-case basis and within their discretion, grant a waiver to affected immigrants for certain reasons.

The person seeking entry must prove that: (

A) denying entry would cause the foreign national undue hardship;

(B) entry would not pose a threat to the national security or public safety of the United States; and

(C) entry would be in the national interest.

Some examples of this include:

● foreign nationals with significant past contacts, study, work, or business in the United States

● foreign nationals with immediate family members in the United States where a denial of entry would cause undue hardship to the foreign national

● people with uniquely compelling circumstances (such as children, adoptees, or those seeking urgent medical care)

● people employed by the United States government or an international organization

The waiver will be considered only for "close family ties" as defined by the Trump Administration.