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Just now, dwheels76 said:

That is sooo not what I said. Ain't no one talking about breaking laws.

This was the announcement back in November.

The last sentence states the reference.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/visa-services-operating-status-update.html

Didn’t say that’s what you said verbatim, I said it was suggested.. cause that’s how it comes off. But I’m off it cause unless any of us actually works for USEM we are all making educated guesses. Hopefully everyone gets their IL’s soon. Have a great day all!❤️

8 hours ago, nastra30 said:

You are over analyzing. I don't think anyone is saying the USEM will do things outside of what the law requires; in fact that will be absurd for anyone to suggest that. Everything they do will be within the law. But they have discretion to do what they have to do clear backlogs, again within what the law requires.

But someone did suggest that.. they stated the Embassy was given full autonomy to decide who and when gets their interview not based on any criteria that corresponds to the law.. that’s why Maabena commented to begin with.. 

9 minutes ago, Maabena said:

I understand ILs went out for those who DQed July 1-15, 2020 last two weeks. Unfortunately, if nothing changes in statute and operations, applicants are looking at an average of 18 months for an interview in Ghana post DQ unless under unique circumstances. Those who are starting this process fortunately know this and can plan accordingly.  Those of us who didn't anticipate this have had to live through this drag and are still waiting.

 

 

It definitely was not anticipated when we started this process.. but what can we do right.. 😩😩

Just now, more00 said:

sorry yes June 2020

Okay. Gotcha.. this is supposed to be the shortest part of the process and it’s turning out to be the longest and an absolute nightmare.. I hope they re-evaluate their operations management and get this caught up somehow.. are you the one in leading the group chat? I would like to join if so. 

7 minutes ago, more00 said:

They are in June 2021 people been waiting almost one and half year for IL

June 2020 or 21..? I was told yesterday they are still working on DQ’d from 2020.. 

Just now, African Zealot said:

What is peculiar about the US government operations in Ghana? Or you’re just making things up?

How does what I said pertain to you or offend you? Do you work for the US government? Are you a US citizen? Or you looking to start an argument because I mentioned Ghana..? It’s too early in the morning for this.. have a good day sir/madam

Just now, African Zealot said:

What has Ghanaian got to do with this issue? I am just curious. 

Ah I’m speaking of the US government in Ghana.. not being Ghanaian. Bye.. go look for an argument somewhere else.. thank you. 

10 minutes ago, nastra30 said:

Latest communication on USEM Accra website says they are prioritizing based on priority dates. I think that means they are not prioritizing solely based on who DQ'ed first. It's possible an applicant who had an earlier priority date but got approved by USCIS late and therefore DQ'ed late at NVC could get an interview date before someone who DQ'ed first but with a later priority date. Essentially don't be surprised to come across people who get interview dates before you even though you got through the NVC process first.

 

https://gh.usembassy.gov/visas/

 

"Recognizing how this backlog affects all of the thousands of families waiting for reunification, the consular section is not able to approve most requests for expedited IV processing, and instead works to process all cases according to their priority date"

On 4/9/2022 at 4:06 AM, serious2 said:

Where can i also join the Ghana group chat please?

I would like to join the chat as well

5 minutes ago, nastra30 said:

Latest communication on USEM Accra website says they are prioritizing based on priority dates. I think that means they are not prioritizing solely based on who DQ'ed first. It's possible an applicant who had an earlier priority date but got approved by USCIS late and therefore DQ'ed late at NVC could get an interview date before someone who DQ'ed first but with a later priority date. Essentially don't be surprised to come across people who get interview dates before you even though you got through the NVC process first.

 

https://gh.usembassy.gov/visas/

 

"Recognizing how this backlog affects all of the thousands of families waiting for reunification, the consular section is not able to approve most requests for expedited IV processing, and instead works to process all cases according to their priority date"

Thanks. That makes sense. My priority date is the beginning of 2021 so maybe we will hear something soon.. then again with the government, especially in Ghana, you never really know. 

10 minutes ago, dwheels76 said:

It was announced back in October. There is no prioritization of any category. Embassy has full autonomy. Thus why alot of IR/CR interviews for many embassies have not bee happening. It's not a secret pretty well known.

 

What prioritization are you referring to? and the proof is in the details. No IR/CR's not getting interviews for Ghana and many others heck not many F category's for immediate relatives for that matter. It's like they went dark.

I am only asking where the info is so I can read it, because I have not seen the updates, not that I don’t believe what you are saying or that it’s a big secret. I will find it on my own though. Thank you for your information thus far. 

1 minute ago, dwheels76 said:

In October Department of State no longer has to prioritize specific categories like IR/CR which has always been priority 1.
They are allowing embassies to prioritize any category . If they want to give all the interviews to IR5 or F2A that is their right now.
Last IL's I saw for Ghana in January was May/June 2020.

 

Immediate Relative of USC doesn't follow any Visa Bulletin. And the Visa bulletin is just about the wait till you are Current not the wait till you get an interview. I know many people in varies embassies been current 2 and 3 years still waiting for interview.

Where did you find this information please because everywhere I am researching I have not seen where they changed the prioritization guidelines. 

4 minutes ago, dwheels76 said:

Ghana is still in 2020 DQ dates assigning. Last I saw was 18 months from DQ. But like Nigeria they have not sent out IL's since January.

I know they are still in 2020 for other visas but for immediate relative it doesn’t follow the visa bulletin board.. please tell me this is not so. 

1 minute ago, dwheels76 said:

Ghana is still in 2020 DQ dates assigning. Last I saw was 18 months from DQ. But like Nigeria they have not sent out IL's since January.

You’re kidding.. 18 months for immediate relative visa? 😳

Has anyone received an interview letter for a case DQ in January 2022? There is nowhere listed that shows the current appt wait time for a CR1 visa for the Accra Embassy. Usual wait time is 3 months but I know that varies depending on the Embassy. I’ve searched and cannot seem to find any info regarding what their current backlog is for immediate relatives. Only non immigrant or family preference info.