Airboy333:
mr man don’t wait for it start this step nw. The welcome later is just an email sent to u or the petitioner u may get it in a week time or u may not but if u didn’t get it when ur case shows ready u can email the Lagos us embassy
This link LagosACS@state.gov or better u call because is fast +234‐1‐227‐8955 the line will be open from 9am.
The welcome latter is just an instruction on what and what u need to come wit for interview

OLAOREOFE50:
LOL. Thanks Alot. so i can save the D260 Form to submit when status says ready?

Bellachao:
Thank you for this .
At what point do we have to book the appointment for Medicals? Now or when the status changes to ready ?

Airboy333:
u can u book ur appointment when u case shows ready . No available date nw but do all this nw no penalty for doing it . The appointment calendar may open for July because may and June have booked ..

OLAOREOFE50:
oh Wow. This Helpful. once it says Ready, i can go ahead to do my Medicals yea?

Airboy333:
no get an appointment date first b4 going for medical do it two weeks b4 ur interview and also the Police Certificate. Let me see if I can get the welcome latter and show u

OLAOREOFE50:
Thank You. please can anyone share where to get Policy Report in Lagos

OLAOREOFE50:
LOL. Thanks Alot. so i can save the D260 Form to submit when status says ready?

Airboy333:
sorry use this email
LagosIV@state.gov. Not ds260 ooo. Ds-160 sorry is ur case for k1 visa

OLAOREOFE50:
TYPO, ds160. yes K1. Is it too early to mail them today? or i should wait till next week.

Airboy333:
if ur case is still showing in transit wait till he shows ready

OLAOREOFE50:
NOTED!

Airboy333:


0. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/interview.html
this link will provide information about the steps NVC takes once your case is approved by USCIS.
‭2. (603) 334-0888‬
This is the number for NVC you’ll call to obtain the case and invoice id numbers. You’ll need your USCIS case number, the full name of both the applicant and beneficiary and both birthdays in order to receive any information from them. So have that in handy. Some nvc officers will also ask for email address. If you don’t have one on file with them you can update it at this time. You can also request to add an email address to your case. They have an email address you can email to obtain information but their response time to the emails is terrible. You’d have to wait weeks, even months.
Note: if you call them and it’s been 2 weeks or more since your case has been approved with USCIS and they’re still telling you they have not received your case, hang up. Call back again then tell the next person you need to expedite your case due to severe financial loss and you were told you needed your case id number to do so. It’ll be better if the petitioner calls NVC for this information. Remember to get both the case and invoice ID number
0. https://ceac.state.gov/ceacstattracker/status.aspx once you obtain a case number from NVC, this is the link you’ll use to check the status of your case at NVC. It’ll say “At NVC” if NVC is still working on your case. “In Transit” if it is on its way to the consulate. “Ready” once the consulate has received it and this is the time they’d prefer for you to set up your interview. Though they’ll be a slight delay waiting for them. As long as your status changes to ready before your interview date you should be fine.
0. https://ceac.state.gov/GenNIV/Default.aspx This is the link you’ll use to fill out the DS-160. You can either fill this out prior to paying the $265 visa fee at GTBank or after. I’d suggest after so you can set up interview immediately after filing the DS-160.
0. http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ This is the link you’ll use to set up interview. Have this in handy with you when setting up the interview: The confirmation number/visa application number from the DS-160 confirmation page. Your receipt number from the GTBank for the visa fee you paid, the case ID number and the USCIS case number.
0. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration/nonimmigrant-visa-for-a-fiance-k-1.html#1 This link provides a guide on the steps and procedures for the K1 visa. It’ll give you information on the documentation you need to have ready, an overview or much more.
0. https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/iv-dv-supplemental/LGS-Lagos.pdf this link will provide you with the steps to take for medical exam. It’ll also have the pre-interview checklist and list of approved physicians. Please call them or rather go see them to make inquiries because the information the consulate gives online is inaccurate to what actually happens. Their hours of operation for medical exam is not what it says online. They are not open from 8am-5pm. They’re only open from 8am-10am. Make inquiries first! Call, go there! Don’t assume.
0. Here’s the information on how to obtain the police certificate : Applicants need to contact the Deputy Inspector General, Criminal Investigation Department, Nigeria Police Force, Alagbon Close, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria. The applicant should bring information regarding their full name, place and date of birth, nationality, passport number, date and place of issuance (for current passport or passport used during applicant's stay in Nigeria), exact periods of residence in Nigeria and addresses where applicant resided.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Nigeria.html This is link I got the information from.
0. You’ll need your original birth certificate and a photo copy for the interview. Also I’d advise getting the declaration of age and having that handy. My uncle said you’ll need that once you migrate here. You can obtain your birth certificate from the local government/hospital you were born in. Make sure the name on the application filed with uscis matches the name on the birth certificate. I don’t know anything about name changes so you might have to make inquiries on your own about name changes. You can obtain the declaration of age at the National Population Commission. Here’s their link with their contact info, location e.t.c http://population.gov.ng/contact-us/
0. For anything that you do throughout this process, I’d suggest having your international passport with you when you go make inquiries or go to these appointments. Get new passport photos. Remember they are only valid if you’ve gotten them done within 6 months and has not passed the 6 months gap. Also, make photocopies and also have the originals of every single document you are taking with you to your interview. People often get confused so let me elaborate on this, the DS-260 is for people filing spousal K3 visa. Their process is different. The K1 visa applicants fill out the DS-160. On the affidavit of support. The I-864 is for k3 visas/family based visas. The I-134 is for K1 visas, b1/b2 visas etc.

I hope this information helps! Good luck on your process and I wish you all the best.

Airboy333:


0. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/interview.html
this link will provide information about the steps NVC takes once your case is approved by USCIS.
‭2. (603) 334-0888‬
This is the number for NVC you’ll call to obtain the case and invoice id numbers. You’ll need your USCIS case number, the full name of both the applicant and beneficiary and both birthdays in order to receive any information from them. So have that in handy. Some nvc officers will also ask for email address. If you don’t have one on file with them you can update it at this time. You can also request to add an email address to your case. They have an email address you can email to obtain information but their response time to the emails is terrible. You’d have to wait weeks, even months.
Note: if you call them and it’s been 2 weeks or more since your case has been approved with USCIS and they’re still telling you they have not received your case, hang up. Call back again then tell the next person you need to expedite your case due to severe financial loss and you were told you needed your case id number to do so. It’ll be better if the petitioner calls NVC for this information. Remember to get both the case and invoice ID number
0. https://ceac.state.gov/ceacstattracker/status.aspx once you obtain a case number from NVC, this is the link you’ll use to check the status of your case at NVC. It’ll say “At NVC” if NVC is still working on your case. “In Transit” if it is on its way to the consulate. “Ready” once the consulate has received it and this is the time they’d prefer for you to set up your interview. Though they’ll be a slight delay waiting for them. As long as your status changes to ready before your interview date you should be fine.
0. https://ceac.state.gov/GenNIV/Default.aspx This is the link you’ll use to fill out the DS-160. You can either fill this out prior to paying the $265 visa fee at GTBank or after. I’d suggest after so you can set up interview immediately after filing the DS-160.
0. http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ This is the link you’ll use to set up interview. Have this in handy with you when setting up the interview: The confirmation number/visa application number from the DS-160 confirmation page. Your receipt number from the GTBank for the visa fee you paid, the case ID number and the USCIS case number.
0. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration/nonimmigrant-visa-for-a-fiance-k-1.html#1 This link provides a guide on the steps and procedures for the K1 visa. It’ll give you information on the documentation you need to have ready, an overview or much more.
0. https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/iv-dv-supplemental/LGS-Lagos.pdf this link will provide you with the steps to take for medical exam. It’ll also have the pre-interview checklist and list of approved physicians. Please call them or rather go see them to make inquiries because the information the consulate gives online is inaccurate to what actually happens. Their hours of operation for medical exam is not what it says online. They are not open from 8am-5pm. They’re only open from 8am-10am. Make inquiries first! Call, go there! Don’t assume.
0. Here’s the information on how to obtain the police certificate : Applicants need to contact the Deputy Inspector General, Criminal Investigation Department, Nigeria Police Force, Alagbon Close, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria. The applicant should bring information regarding their full name, place and date of birth, nationality, passport number, date and place of issuance (for current passport or passport used during applicant's stay in Nigeria), exact periods of residence in Nigeria and addresses where applicant resided.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Nigeria.html This is link I got the information from.
0. You’ll need your original birth certificate and a photo copy for the interview. Also I’d advise getting the declaration of age and having that handy. My uncle said you’ll need that once you migrate here. You can obtain your birth certificate from the local government/hospital you were born in. Make sure the name on the application filed with uscis matches the name on the birth certificate. I don’t know anything about name changes so you might have to make inquiries on your own about name changes. You can obtain the declaration of age at the National Population Commission. Here’s their link with their contact info, location e.t.c http://population.gov.ng/contact-us/
0. For anything that you do throughout this process, I’d suggest having your international passport with you when you go make inquiries or go to these appointments. Get new passport photos. Remember they are only valid if you’ve gotten them done within 6 months and has not passed the 6 months gap. Also, make photocopies and also have the originals of every single document you are taking with you to your interview. People often get confused so let me elaborate on this, the DS-260 is for people filing spousal K3 visa. Their process is different. The K1 visa applicants fill out the DS-160. On the affidavit of support. The I-864 is for k3 visas/family based visas. The I-134 is for K1 visas, b1/b2 visas etc.

I hope this information helps! Good luck on your process and I wish you all the best.

Rolayomie:





Thanks for this information. It's not easy getting through to NVC. I've called severally but couldn't get in touch with any agent

OLAOREOFE50:
Thank You. please can anyone share where to get Policy Report in Lagos

Airboy333:
best time to call early morning and close to closing hours

Rolayomie:



I tried calling a lil after opening and closing and wait for 20 mins but it's always been 'all our agent are busy helping other customers'......

I learnt they open 7am EST till midnight...
I've called around 11am WAT,12 pm WAT, 2pm WAT, 3pm WAT, 5pm WAT, 12am, 1 -3 am WAT

What is the best time to actually get through? Abeg drop tips on how to get through successfully....lol

Thank you

mumdearest:
If that be the case, why are there no news of movementfrom people. No one is sharing any information so i will presume that it might not be true.

SmartJac:
There are movements going on, someone whose NOA 2 was approved in March 8 is currently on transit. It just depends on where you are getting your information from

Airboy333:
are u d beneficiary calling or the petitioner and what r u calling nvc to get I believe ur case is in transit

Rolayomie:



I'd send a mail to you.
Thank youuuu

mumdearest:
Just checked for update now and my case is in transit. I'm shocked �.

My case got to NVC - 28TH MARCH 2022.

OLAOREOFE50:
You are not alone. I think they are fully awake now.

mine also got to NVC 23rd March, its been on transit for almost 5 days.

Cant wait for it Turn Ready so i can pay my fees and choose my interview date

Airboy333:
why waiting for it the petitioner should start filling I-134 affidavit of Supports wit d supporting documents.

Bellachao:
Good morning
I got an RFE earlier before my case was approved and in response to one of the requirements on the RFE was a proof of financial support and then we filed the I-134 Form and submitted with other supporting documents
So do we have to fill another form
And how do we go about it ?
Thank you in advance

Airboy333:
you need to fill another one for ur interview and the supporting documents u will also need the most recent Tex return 4rm IRS

LegitBachelor:
True you would need to meet in person and take pictures to prove your relationship. However it is not a must that your fiancee comes to Nigeria. You guys can meet any other place. It can be Dubai, UK, France, India, etc. It is not compulsory you guys meet in Nigeria or the US. The most important thing is that there must be a meeting. It can be in Sambisa forest, Lagos, Sokoto, Ghana, America, Asia, Africa, etc. The place is irrelevant .

OLAOREOFE50:
You are not alone. I think they are fully awake now.

mine also got to NVC 23rd March, its been on transit for almost 5 days.

Cant wait for it Turn Ready so i can pay my fees and choose my interview date