Welcome, Guest: Register On Nairaland / LOGIN! / Trending / Recent / NewStats: 3,207,766 members, 8,000,230 topics. Date: Tuesday, 12 November 2024 at 05:45 AM |
Nairaland Forum / Nairaland / General / Travel / U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer (694264 Views)
U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer / I Am A U.S. Consular Officer: Ask Me Your Visa Questions. / Likely Questions By Usa Consular During Interview For Tourist Visa And Response (2) (3) (4)
(1) (2) (3) ... (34) (35) (36) (37) (38) (39) (40) ... (223) (Go Down)
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 7:21am On Sep 15, 2014 |
Fyne: Best Regards Visa Officer, This is a question for my non-immigrant colleagues at https://www.nairaland.com/1792662/u.s-non-immigrant-visas-listening . |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 7:21am On Sep 15, 2014 |
AbusM: Good after officer. my boss at work is to attend a security conference from 28th of this month and his invitation letter came in last week. The challenge is that there is no available date this month and he has tried the expedited option already which was not granted according to him. is there something you could do sur for him to find an interview appointment sate be for the commencement of the conference. This is a question for my non-immigrant colleagues at https://www.nairaland.com/1792662/u.s-non-immigrant-visas-listening . But it does sound like it won't be possible to see him this month. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 7:22am On Sep 15, 2014 |
sunshineendles: Hello VO, please. Kindly help with this question I work in my dads company with a salary and i pay tax which i have clearance for, on the other hand i also work as a program officer with an NGO that pays me salary but i don't have tax clearance. This NGO wants to send me to represent them in the upcoming IMF anual meeting in U.S.do you think i can use my tax clearance of My Dads company This is a question for my non-immigrant colleagues at https://www.nairaland.com/1792662/u.s-non-immigrant-visas-listening . (It's not that I'm too lazy to answer; I honestly don't know.) |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 7:25am On Sep 15, 2014 |
ajsegun2: Hi, Am a US citizen, petitioning for my mother for an immigrant visa. Her interview date is oct 2014, What are the documents i need to send to my mother to take to embassy in lagos ? Since I've already sent the original and certified copy of all civil documents to NVC. Thanks Your mother should bring her birth certificate, medical report, and police certificate. You may want to review http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/immigrant_visa_forms.html -- but some of the links have been deactivated while we update the forms. They should be back online soon. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by jusugo92(m): 8:17am On Sep 15, 2014 |
[quote author=VisaOfficer] Greetings! Every case is different and there may be more going on with you case than is evident from what you've writtten here. I just handed off a big stack of site investigation cases, so maybe you'll hear from us this week? But I don't know which case is yours, so I'm not sure what to tell you.[/quote) Thanks once more for your response.Should I write down my case no,so that you can actually check what's wrong??Thanks |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 9:12am On Sep 15, 2014 |
jusugo92: Thanks once more for your response.Should I write down my case no,so that you can actually check what's wrong??Thanks If you're comfortable doing that, sure! |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by olabowalebiyi: 9:27am On Sep 15, 2014 |
[quote author=VisaOfficer] Congratulations! Quick, send us an e-mail at LagosIV@state.gov and let us know you need to include a newborn. How fast can you get a passport and DS-2054? If you absolutely can't get a passport in time, let us know now, and we'll see if we can issue a baby transportation letter instead. Whatever you do, don't travel to the U.S. before we get your son squared away! Morning dear VO. We sent in an email to your office as directed and we got a response that we should wait patiently that they will get back to US. Just want to know if the waiting won't be too long and again you asked if we can get him a passport...Yes we can get him a passport before the week runs out and I'm sure we can get DS 2054 form from your web. Pls kindly help US with the information needed and the time frame. Thanks so much ma. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by jusugo92(m): 9:27am On Sep 15, 2014 |
[quote author=VisaOfficer] |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 10:00am On Sep 15, 2014 |
olabowalebiyi: Morning dear VO. We sent in an email to your office as directed and we got a response that we should wait patiently that they will get back to US. Just want to know if the waiting won't be too long and again you asked if we can get him a passport...Yes we can get him a passport before the week runs out and I'm sure we can get DS 2054 form from your web. Pls kindly help US with the information needed and the time frame. Thanks so much ma. I just reminded my staff not to let you fall through the cracks. Please do get the passport and medical report a.s.a.p. 1 Like |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 10:40am On Sep 15, 2014 |
jusugo92: I hear that the report is being finalized and should make its way to my messy desk very soon. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by bamakoe(f): 6:48pm On Sep 15, 2014 |
bamakoe: 1 Like |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by bamakoe(f): 6:49pm On Sep 15, 2014 |
bamakoe: Thanks for clarification 1 Like |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by bodescous: 8:56pm On Sep 15, 2014 |
Hi the indefatigable VO..Thanks for your invaluable advice you give here..I have a disturbing issues pertaining my wife filing for spouse visa for me.We tighted the nuptial knot last year in Nigeria.She has changed her SSN to my name, and on the verge of changing her green card to my name,she lost her wallet which comprises of some of her document and the green card.. Now, what do you think can be done?Can she start the spouse filing now while she is still in the process of obtaining another green card or she should wait till the new card arrives? N.B=We have two kids together..One an american citizen while the older son is with me here in Nigeria.. Your prompt and explicit explanation would be highly appreciated. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 7:13am On Sep 16, 2014 |
bodescous: Hi the indefatigable VO..Thanks for your invaluable advice you give here..I have a disturbing issues pertaining my wife filing for spouse visa for me.We tighted the nuptial knot last year in Nigeria.She has changed her SSN to my name, and on the verge of changing her green card to my name,she lost her wallet which comprises of some of her document and the green card.. As far as I know she can go ahead and file even though she doesn't currently have her LPR card. The I-130 instructions say: If you are a permanent resident, you must file your petition with a copy of the front and back of your permanent resident card. If you have not yet received your card, submit copies of your passport biographic page and the page showing admission as a permanent resident, or other evidence of permanent resident status issued by USCIS or the former INS. If she submits those copies, and maybe a letter explaining what happened to her card, I think she should be all right. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by bodescous: 7:50am On Sep 16, 2014 |
Thanks the amiable VO..I think this will work.. 1 Like |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by Geeky(f): 7:58am On Sep 16, 2014 |
Good morning VO. Please i need some advice. My fiancee petition might be sent by NVC soon. I come from a family where I am at least required to have an introduction ceremony, where he gets to meet all family members as my husband to be. More like an engagement.Very quiet and minimal. Will that be seen as marriage or a red flag please? My family is very traditional. Please what can i do about it? |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 8:07am On Sep 16, 2014 |
Geeky: Good morning VO. Please i need some advice. My fiancee petition might be sent by NVC soon. I come from a family where I am at least required to have an introduction ceremony, where he gets to meet all family members as my husband to be. Very quiet and minimal. Will that be seen as marriage or a red flag please? My family is very traditional. Please what can i do about it? This is an area where Nigerian law and U.S. law don't dovetail neatly. Traditional marriages in Nigeria do count as marriages and make people ineligible for K visas -- and if your fiance gives the bride price, that's a marriage under customary law. But because such marriages are often undocumented, the Nigerian spouse can't benefit from the IR1 or CR1 petition, because there's no piece of paper to submit to NVC. So people who have had traditional or customary marriages, but not a registry or religious marriage*, are stuck, unable to get either a fiance or a spouse visa. The obvious solution is to go ahead and do the registry marriage in Nigeria, then apply for a spouse petition. The only reason that takes longer than a fiance petition is that you can file a fiance petition any time, but you can't file a spouse petition until after the marriage. We do like to hear that people have met each other's parents... but if we know you've had an introduction ceremony, we'll be very curious about whether it was actually a traditional marriage, or just an introduction. Whatever the case, tell the truth, and you'll end up with the visa you qualify for. (* Religious marriages are recognized for spouse petitions if there's a certificate from an established religious institution involved.) |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by Geeky(f): 8:18am On Sep 16, 2014 |
Thank you so much for your swift reply VO. I haven't had it yet. And no bride price will be payed. It's more like him coming to openly seek permission to marry me officially. Would that be a red flag at POE? Because I'm the last girl my family has some sentimentality attached to knowing who I'm moving to the ends of the earth with. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 8:58am On Sep 16, 2014 |
Geeky: Thank you so much for your swift reply VO. I haven't had it yet. And no bride price will be payed. It's more like him coming to openly seek permission to marry me officially. Would that be a red flag at POE? Because I'm the last girl my family has some sentimentality attached to knowing who I'm moving to the ends of the earth with. It won't raise a red flag at POE, but the visa officer will have a lot of questions for you. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by Geeky(f): 9:40am On Sep 16, 2014 |
Thanks VO. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by buster(m): 10:14am On Sep 16, 2014 |
Good day everyone. I am new to this thread and I need advise. I intend travelling to the USA for a medical conference in Georgia. A well known multi national hospital in India is willing to cover all expenses including flight ticket, hotel and all other expenses. I have a letter from the hospital stating they would cover the expense. But am a little bit worried because they didn't give me their statement of account. Is the statement of account needed at the embassy or would the embassy confirm themselves. And also do I need to present my own statement of account even if am not the one paying for the trip |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 10:47am On Sep 16, 2014 |
buster: Good day everyone. I am new to this thread and I need advise. I intend travelling to the USA for a medical conference in Georgia. A well known multi national hospital in India is willing to cover all expenses including flight ticket, hotel and all other expenses. I have a letter from the hospital stating they would cover the expense. But am a little bit worried because they didn't give me their statement of account. Is the statement of account needed at the embassy or would the embassy confirm themselves. And also do I need to present my own statement of account even if am not the one paying for the trip This is a question for my non-immigrant colleagues at https://www.nairaland.com/1792662/u.s-non-immigrant-visas-listening -- but they generally don't give advice about specific cases. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by reeq(m): 11:00am On Sep 16, 2014 |
Greetings VO.. Have a few questions (1) Having a Court Wedding in Nigeria(fiance visa) does it raise a RED Flag or is it violation of the rules not forgetful of the fact well that I still have to marry in the u.s within 90days. (2)If its okay, intend having a very private n family low key Court wedding immediateLy after interview just basically so ma nuclear family can be part of it since not all of them can be part of the u.s wedding,,just wanted to make sure am in order so I know if I GO ahead or not. I hope am inline and not asking too much.. Thanks for your understanding..#Blessed |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by sisitodun: 11:01am On Sep 16, 2014 |
VisaOfficer:Good morning, our ever radiant V.O. Sisitodun is here to bother you again. I heard from NVC that there are no more available interview dates in October, just as you said. I want to ask if it is okay to use my valid B1 / B2 to travel in October to sit for my licensing exam. I've been preparing for the exam for a long time, and I want to get it over with. I hope it will not pose any problems at the POE as I would be in the US for just 2 weeks. I have so much at stake and would not overstay or violate any law. 1 Like |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by Nobody: 11:25am On Sep 16, 2014 |
I was asked to provide a dna evidence with my father after my first interview,it came out negative and i was invited for a follow up interview and dey informed me about the negative result and and den gave me anoda letter to provide another dna with my mother,which i have already done ,and result has already been sent to the embassy,if this ones comes out positive does it mean i will get my visa.just curious Thanks |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 11:31am On Sep 16, 2014 |
tobiloba05: I was asked to provide a dna evidence with my father after my first interview,it came out negative and i was invited for a follow up interview and dey informed me about the negative result and and den gave me anoda letter to provide another dna with my mother,which i have already done ,and result has already been sent to the embassy,if this ones comes out positive does it mean i will get my visa.just curious Who is the petitioner in this case? And were your father and mother ever married to each other? |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by Nobody: 11:39am On Sep 16, 2014 |
My father is the petitioner and they were married to eachother |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 11:47am On Sep 16, 2014 |
tobiloba05: My father is the petitioner and they were married to eachother If you're a DNA match with your mother, and can prove that your parents were married to each other, you may still be able to qualify as a stepchild. This sounds like something we should discuss in person when the DNA results with your mother come in, though. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 11:50am On Sep 16, 2014 |
sisitodun: Greetings friend, Never a bother. If you have a valid B1/B2 you might as well use it! Just be prepared to show your return ticket to Nigeria. And best of luck on your exam! 1 Like |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by Nobody: 11:54am On Sep 16, 2014 |
Thanks , I'm new here,how do we discuss in person |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 12:12pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
tobiloba05: Thanks , When you come to your interview, you can discuss your case with a Consular officer. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by Nobody: 1:17pm On Sep 16, 2014 |
@visaofficer My sister inlaw will be getting married to a fiancé this coming December in Nigeria. She is Australian and he is American. If she files immediately after marriage, approx. how long will it take before she is granted her spousal visa? Also while her application is in Progress can she still visit America on her Australian passport or she has to wait until her visa is granted before visiting? |
(1) (2) (3) ... (34) (35) (36) (37) (38) (39) (40) ... (223)
General German Student Visa Enquiries Part 7 / Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. / Giving Birth In Canada
(Go Up)
Sections: politics (1) business autos (1) jobs (1) career education (1) romance computers phones travel sports fashion health religion celebs tv-movies music-radio literature webmasters programming techmarket Links: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) Nairaland - Copyright © 2005 - 2024 Oluwaseun Osewa. All rights reserved. See How To Advertise. 63 |