Peachey_Yinka

Q1. hubby will be interviewed in Nigeria.

Q2. no help does, not matter.

Q3. you will need evidence of genuine relationship.

Q4. LYING ON ANY FORMS WILL RESULT IN A LIFETIME BAN!

LOL. Where did you see anywhere in that question about lying? I asked what was the best way to correct it. And i know for a fact that they will do the interview in the Philippines. Please I really need factual info, it you don't know or want to bring negativity please don't post. Thanks though

are you getting a visa to NIGERIA?

Should I? I don't follow you?

You are not really clear on what you are trying to do....are you trying to bring him here? Are you trying to go there? More details please....

Oh sorry, Yeah I'm an American cit. and I'm trying to get him here, hence filing the I-130.

are you getting a visa to NIGERIA?

Should I? I don't follow you?

Hi folks, I am super lost with this whole immigration process. I would love, love, love some advice from all of you lovely people. My hubby and I are in that young, dumb and in love phase in our life , so we jump into love and marriage hearts first and did absolutely no planning before we got married. We figured: Hey, were in love, were good people, that should be enough. Reading through this site has caused me to think otherwise. I realised that we have so many issues that might hold us back. I'll list some big ones that we can't find easy answers to. If anyone has any advice on any issues, I would be eternally grateful (might even name my first born after some one. LOL)

Issue #1: My hubby is a Nigerian going to school in the Philippines. Has anyone had any experiences dealing with a 'third party' country throughout their visa journey? Does it have any advantages or disadvantages we should be aware of?

Issue#2: My dad is a Nigerian national too. Will this help our case at all?

Issue#3: We met on the net and had a very short courtship. We know about the conventional bona fida evidence already, but are there any other unconventional evidence we can provide? Are we being too naive thinking that our love and good standing will get use through the process without a lot of evidence?

Issue#4: My hubby's father was a horrible person, so he and his siblings decided to take their mother's maiden name and claim their grandfather as their father on forms and such. On our marriage certificate it list his grandfather as the father. I know how black and white our government is, so should we list his actual father as the father on the forms? Should we try and get the marriage certificate to list the actual fathers name? Or just explain the circumstances in a statement alongs with our paperwork?

Peace and thank to everyone for your advice in advance!

My hubby and I Eloped the first time I visited. His people know and are happy for us but most of my fam and friends don't know yet. We met on-line and had a quick courtship. Needless to say, we don't have very much 'Bona Fida'. Do we really need it? If so what are some other things we can use as evidence. I hope were not screwed.

You will be "screwed" if you don't have a lot of evidence of you guys having a bonafide marriage. Nigeria is one of the highest fraud countries in the immigration system.

You have to do better than the scammers and the scammers are good!

Isn't Nigeria the country where I get all these unsolicited emails from the friendly bank president who wants to send me $2million dollars, if I just send him a goodwill token $7000 deposit to activate the account? Very generous offer, but I just don't have an extra $7K laying around.

Good luck with your petition. You probably want to try and make your relationship look serious. Take lotz of pics!

ps

Please say hello to the friendly banker there for me!

Sometimes these scams are not originating in Nigeria. Some come from the good ol US of A, as well as other countries. Not saying that nigeria isn't considered a high fraud country in the eyes of the US but keep in mind that it is not all coming from Nigeria.

Secondly to the OP...

Im sending you a PM. Your marriage needs to meet the legal requirements of the country you married in. Im sending you a PM

Thank you so much!

My hubby and I Eloped the first time I visited. His people know and are happy for us but most of my fam and friends don't know yet. We met on-line and had a quick courtship. Needless to say, we don't have very much 'Bona Fida'. Do we really need it? If so what are some other things we can use as evidence. I hope were not screwed.

You will be "screwed" if you don't have a lot of evidence of you guys having a bonafide marriage. Nigeria is one of the highest fraud countries in the immigration system.

You have to do better than the scammers and the scammers are good!

Isn't Nigeria the country where I get all these unsolicited emails from the friendly bank president who wants to send me $2million dollars, if I just send him a goodwill token $7000 deposit to activate the account? Very generous offer, but I just don't have an extra $7K laying around.

Good luck with your petition. You probably want to try and make your relationship look serious. Take lotz of pics!

ps

Please say hello to the friendly banker there for me!

yes that is what nigeria is . the capital of the nigeria scam 419 . yes they have millions of dollars to give to americans. i saw the article on MSNBC about the nigeria. in date line about how to catch a thief. i love that show.

if u get email with money offering just delete it before reading.lol.

abby n sheryl

LOL. The irony! Isn't that the golddigger calling the kettle black. Philippinas scam more American men than Nigerians every will. So you got us beat.

My hubby and I Eloped the first time I visited. His people know and are happy for us but most of my fam and friends don't know yet. We met on-line and had a quick courtship. Needless to say, we don't have very much 'Bona Fida'. Do we really need it? If so what are some other things we can use as evidence. I hope were not screwed.

You will be "screwed" if you don't have a lot of evidence of you guys having a bonafide marriage. Nigeria is one of the highest fraud countries in the immigration system.

You have to do better than the scammers and the scammers are good!

Isn't Nigeria the country where I get all these unsolicited emails from the friendly bank president who wants to send me $2million dollars, if I just send him a goodwill token $7000 deposit to activate the account? Very generous offer, but I just don't have an extra $7K laying around.

Good luck with your petition. You probably want to try and make your relationship look serious. Take lotz of pics!

ps

Please say hello to the friendly banker there for me!

Will do! I was wondering though, Isn't it true that a Philippina will marry a leper just to get out of that god awful country? Good luck with your marriage, i hope you have some handcuffs and a lots and lot of money.

Does he still lives and go to school in philipines? mine now live in nigeria he deferred his studying in Malaysia. and we have been married almost 6months.

Yeah he is still in school down there. Did what country did you guys get married if i may ask?

My hubby and I Eloped the first time I visited. His people know and are happy for us but most of my fam and friends don't know yet. We met on-line and had a quick courtship. Needless to say, we don't have very much 'Bona Fida'. Do we really need it? If so what are some other things we can use as evidence. I hope were not screwed.

How long have you been married now? Because of the scamming that happens, the consulate will be suspicious (for good reason) that this is all about getting him a visa to come to the U.S. The relationship shows no evidence of being durable. You two will need to provide it. The fact that his family is happy for him is quite normal -- he'll get to come to the U.S.

We've been married for 3 months now. How does any relationship show evidence of durability? Wow you guys are so super negative toward Nigerians.

If you have photos, email chats, and phone records from the inception of the relationship that is good. If you get put in AP and he gets a home visit neighbors and family memebers better know your full name and that he is married to you.

You said you eloped. I nigeria for a marriage to be legally binding it has to be posted for 30 days with pictures of you and him with name and birthdates. Did he do this? The investigation unit will take this into consideration.

Oh well he lives and goes to school in the Philippines at the moment, that's where we got married so its all good.

Want to meet fellow Nigerians, who have filled for the k-1 Fiance(e) visa or has been filled for to share experiences with from the Nigerian Embassy to the Entrance and filling of Adjustment of status here... Story of the long or short journeys!

My hubby is Nigerian and I am half Nigerian and half black american. We had a quick courtship and got married the first time he sent for me. We are really having a hard time trying to get Bona Fide evidence, he is still in school in the Philippines and I live here, so no joint anything yet. We took lots of pics and could probably get some affidavits, but it seems that Nigerians have the deck stacked against them because of scammers. I that just because were on the up and up that would be fine, but speaking to folks on this site, it seems were going to have to go above and beyond.

You guys are scarring the hell out of me!

Don't mean to scare you just make you aware you have a LOT of work to do to insure you get approval.

Multiple trips, joint bank account, life insurance, LOTS of communication records are some things that will help.

Hopefully hubby isn't younger than you!

Should we wait to file till we have more or should we fill and get it along the way? He's 27 and I'm 26, I hope that helps.

Thank you so much for you honest advice.

My hubby and I Eloped the first time I visited. His people know and are happy for us but most of my fam and friends don't know yet. We met on-line and had a quick courtship. Needless to say, we don't have very much 'Bona Fida'. Do we really need it? If so what are some other things we can use as evidence. I hope were not screwed.

You will be "screwed" if you don't have a lot of evidence of you guys having a bonafide marriage. Nigeria is one of the highest fraud countries in the immigration system.

You have to do better than the scammers and the scammers are good!

The bona fides are the essential evidence for the petition. You only need it for your petition to be successful.

As the intending immigrant is from the #1 fraud country for family based visas you have your work cut out for you.

You guys are scarring the hell out of me!

My hubby and I Eloped the first time I visited. His people know and are happy for us but most of my fam and friends don't know yet. We met on-line and had a quick courtship. Needless to say, we don't have very much 'Bona Fida'. Do we really need it? If so what are some other things we can use as evidence. I hope were not screwed.

You will be "screwed" if you don't have a lot of evidence of you guys having a bonafide marriage. Nigeria is one of the highest fraud countries in the immigration system.

You have to do better than the scammers and the scammers are good!

K, so we need some. We have wedding and visit pics, are there another creative 'Bona Fide' articles that can be used? I am a first generation Nigerian-American. Will that make a difference? Shouldn't we be ok if were on the up and up though? Sorry about the random questions, were are just a bit intimidated by this process.

My hubby and I Eloped the first time I visited. His people know and are happy for us but most of my fam and friends don't know yet. We met on-line and had a quick courtship. Needless to say, we don't have very much 'Bona Fida'. Do we really need it? If so what are some other things we can use as evidence. I hope were not screwed.