suxes2005:

Hearing that for the first time ....
You should check the form well and see if you've clicked on anything
that has to do with been an alien or not

SHALOM

babbs45:

Emailing the embassy would have been the best but since you are leaving in a weeks time, I'll suggest you call them.

Telephone: 234- 1- 460- 3400.

Email: Lagosiv@state.gov.

Also you can have your spouse call the immigration office in the city that she resides in, to find out the way forward.

IMO, if you have to re- seal the envelope, it has to be done by the embassy.

Be front about it if you decide to re-seal the envelope yourself because they're definitely going to know its been tempered with. All the best.

VisaOfficer:

Hmm, then I would come to the Embassy or Consulate and tell the guards that my envelope is ripped and I need a new one. Keep insisting. Ask to speak to the IV Chief (who will now be exasperated with me for writing that). Otherwise, he will have to delay his travel. He shouldn't have opened the envelope.

VisaOfficer:

Hmm, then I would come to the Embassy or Consulate and tell the guards that my envelope is ripped and I need a new one. Keep insisting. Ask to speak to the IV Chief (who will now be exasperated with me for writing that). Otherwise, he will have to delay his travel. He shouldn't have opened the envelope.

VisaOfficer:

Send them an e-mail and explain what happened. You need to get this resolved before you travel.

VisaOfficer:

Send them an e-mail and explain what happened. You need to get this resolved before you travel.

VisaOfficer:

Uh oh. You need to go back to the Embassy or Consulate and get a new envelope. It's sealed so that the CBP agent at the border knows it hasn't been tampered with...

That $165 fee is a new USCIS thing and has to be paid before they'll print a green card.

babbs45:

Emailing the embassy would have been the best but since you are leaving in a weeks time, I'll suggest you call them.

Telephone: 234- 1- 460- 3400.

Email: Lagosiv@state.gov.

Also you can have your spouse call the immigration office in the city that she resides in, to find out the way forward.

IMO, if you have to re- seal the envelope, it has to be done by the embassy.

Be front about it if you decide to re-seal the envelope yourself because they're definitely going to know its been tempered with. All the best.

babbs45:

I'll contact the embassy and explain the situation. They will advice you on what to do. They should be able to re-seal the envelope for a small fee. Good luck.

babbs45:

Omg!That envelope shouldn't have been open by anyone but the immigration official at the POE. I happened to witness this elderly woman who was almost refused entry at JFK, couple of years ago because her sealed envelope was opened. In her case the envelope was accidently opened by an immigration official at Shiphol airport. This elderly woman spoke little English and couldn't explain to immigration official at JKF why the envelope was opened. I had to go explain to the official what happened at Schiphol but still he was adamant, so I asked to speak to his supervisor and I told him what had happened at Schipol and that its no fault of hers before she was let in. It was quite a hassle.

You just have to be truthful when asked why you opened it. All the best.

babbs45:

Omg!That envelope shouldn't have been open by anyone but the immigration official at the POE. I happened to witness this elderly woman who was almost refused entry at JFK, couple of years ago because her sealed envelope was opened. In her case the envelope was accidently opened by an immigration official at Shiphol airport. This elderly woman spoke little English and couldn't explain to immigration official at JKF why the envelope was opened. I had to go explain to the official what happened at Schiphol but still he was adamant, so I asked to speak to his supervisor and I told him what had happened at Schipol and that its no fault of hers before she was let in. It was quite a hassle.

You just have to be truthful when asked why you opened it. All the best.

tzetzefly:



Actually that package is meant for the Homeland security and CBP officer. It is better for you to repackage the envelope and apply an adhesive tape adequately in order to seal it.

In case you're asked at the entry point, do not lie about this only be quick to point out that you were not informed about the need not to look into the package.

Henries: dear tzetzefly n gbenga 77,pls n oda gurus on ds forum i wnt an advice on an issue.wen my visa ws given to me @ d DHL office a big brown envelope ws handed to me as well,so i opened it n it ws packed wit all d document submitted by my wife while prosesin my petition bt ws suprise to see do nt open covered wit a white sheet after i v opened it,nw d question is wuld my action hv a negative impact @ d point of entry in US,cos my wife zd i ll nid to drop d parcel for dia immigration ova dia.wuld hv reseal it bt didnt open it properly out of impatience,thanx

tzetzefly:

There are other options for you to book with, you can try: KLM, Lufthansa, American Airline, United Airline, Royal Air Maroc, Air France, Emirates, Qatar Airways among others.

But mind you there's high increase in airfares for Newyork this August going for as much as #400,000 and above. You can also visit their offices at the MMIA to ascertain the cheapest fare to your destination or alternatively, you can fly to other US airports for alot less before connecting to your prefered destination with a domestic airline.

Such destinations as these ones below can be reached with either Emirates or Qatar Airways:

1.Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

2. George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)

3. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)

4. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Take care.....

blawi1: @ Henries, sure you can buy a 1-way ticket afterall you're moving permanently and not sure when you'd want to visit. The CBP won't question that, they won't check. A 1-way ticket is only slightly cheaper that a return ticket maybe a 20 or 30k difference but pls check with a travel agent, check wakanow.com or travelstart.com.ng or the website of ur preferred airline.

babbs45: The petitioner pays all money involve in the process to NVC. The beneficiary just shows up for the interview with the necessary documents. Hope you have your spouse current income tax transcript.

Henries: tzetzefly&other gurus in d house,pls my immigrant visa interview courtesy of my wife coms up ds week pls wnt 2 knw if i ll nid 2 do any payment though no mail to it frm NVC,then wat r d likely question if dia is any idea.God bless