aestake:

That's the name of the place you printed one page for 2k.

Ok.

internationalman:


Exactly. That In-person document review is done by Nigerians at the embassy.

The Nigerians around the embassy that I'm referring to are the ones outside the embassy, those ones doing printing passport etc.

Your document review would be done inside the embassy by consular staff. That's why there's an appointment for you to enter inside na

internationalman:


Exactly. That In-person document review is done by Nigerians at the embassy.

Did you get inside or outside the embassy? Those guys outside are fraudsters.

aestake:

Did you get inside or outside the embassy? Those guys outside are fraudsters.

Both. One thing I have realized is that the average Nigerian is a fraudulent and terrible and rude.

internationalman:


Both. One thing I have realized is that the average Nigerian is a fraudulent and terrible and rude.

Yes. Nigerian leadership worsens this behavior. They steal so much (genocidal) from the people and the people in turn steal from anyone to fund what govt should have been providing. The corrupt rich ones are rude because they have the resources and the yet to be corrupted are angry and rude for waiting longer for their turn.

Who actually attended to you when you went there? Are you sure it's not the guys lurking around outside? Many of them will confidently tell you what they know nothing about.
If I were you, I'll keep on trying to contact the consulate to get another document review date. Check the Facebook group, I think there have been similar cases - check how they resolved it.
Also, don't stress yourself too much, also remember that not everything is applicable to you. How a F2B proves relationship with the petitioner is different from how a IR1 proves it.
If your petitioner hasn't filed taxes for the 2024 tax year, they should provide their 2024 W2.

internationalman:


I went and explained everything to them, they understood and they said there was nothing they could do since my appointment date has passed. But they all assured me that it can be done on the day of my interview. They said probably they would give me another date for my interview if they don't finish reviewing my files on time on that day.

They all said that there have been cases of people missing their In-person document review and still went ahead to get interviewed. They assured me I have nothing to worry about as long as all my required documents are available on that day.

lily156:
Who actually attended to you when you went there? Are you sure it's not the guys lurking around outside? Many of them will confidently tell you what they know nothing about.
If I were you, I'll keep on trying to contact the consulate to get another document review date. Check the Facebook group, I think there have been similar cases - check how they resolved it.
Also, don't stress yourself too much, also remember that not everything is applicable to you. How a F2B proves relationship with the petitioner is different from how a IR1 proves it.
If your petitioner hasn't filed taxes for the 2024 tax year, they should provide their 2024 W2.

Yes I went inside straight to where other were actually having their documents reviewed.

All my efforts to contact them to give me another date was futile. They even gave me an email address to write my complaint to. I have written them more than 4 times yet no response. Nigerian organizations are terrible with customer care services. I even called their help lines on two occasions, both persons that answered the phone were are as clueless as I was😔😔😔.

Please I'd like to know what you meant by how F2B proves a relationship with petition is different from how IR1 proves it.

aestake:

Yes. Nigerian leadership worsens this behavior. They steal so much (genocidal) from the people and the people in turn steal from anyone to fund what govt should have been providing. The corrupt rich ones are rude because they have the resources and the yet to be corrupted are angry and rude for waiting longer for their turn.

Lol. You just gave a perfect description of an average Nigerian. We are in a deep mess in this country.

Okay. Seems like you've tried your best with getting your documents reviewed. Still, check the FB group.

What I meant is that a marriage situation is different from a family relationship. Consular officers might ask a married person questions about their marital, even sexual life but that won't apply to you.
Since it's your parent that is filing for you, focus on family pictures starting from birth, evidence of money sent to you, evidence of phone conversations. Make sure some of the pictures include other family members as well.
If the parent that is filing for you is by any chance married to someone who is not your father/mother, it would be beneficial to at least have some information about that person too.
Know where your parent works, the address off the top of your head etc.
But relax, it is much much easier for parent/child petitions than it is for those that have to prove that their marriage is genuine.

internationalman:


Yes I went inside straight to where other were actually having their documents reviewed.

All my efforts to contact them to give me another date was futile. They even gave me an email address to write my complaint to. I have written them more than 4 times yet no response. Nigerian organizations are terrible with customer care services. I even called their help lines on two occasions, both persons that answered the phone were are as clueless as I was😔😔😔.

Please I'd like to know what you meant by how F2B proves a relationship with petition is different from how IR1 proves it.

internationalman:


Lol. You just gave a perfect description of an average Nigerian. We are in a deep mess in this country.

My brother and I have been trying to renew our mother's passport for one year now. Paid the fees, paid the bribes, paid the NIN twice now...no show. However, you would see the interior minister talking about Canadian visa denials of able-bodied soldiers attempting to go for a winter event meant to honor injured soldiers.

lily156:
Okay. Seems like you've tried your best with getting your documents reviewed. Still, check the FB group.

What I meant is that a marriage situation is different from a family relationship. Consular officers might ask a married person questions about their marital, even sexual life but that won't apply to you.
Since it's your parent that is filing for you, focus on family pictures starting from birth, evidence of money sent to you, evidence of phone conversations. Make sure some of the pictures include other family members as well.
If the parent that is filing for you is by any chance married to someone who is not your father/mother, it would be beneficial to at least have some information about that person too.
Know where your parent works, the address off the top of your head etc.
But relax, it is much much easier for parent/child petitions than it is for those that have to prove that their marriage is genuine.

Please can you share the Facebook account name

lily156:
Okay. Seems like you've tried your best with getting your documents reviewed. Still, check the FB group.

What I meant is that a marriage situation is different from a family relationship. Consular officers might ask a married person questions about their marital, even sexual life but that won't apply to you.
Since it's your parent that is filing for you, focus on family pictures starting from birth, evidence of money sent to you, evidence of phone conversations. Make sure some of the pictures include other family members as well.
If the parent that is filing for you is by any chance married to someone who is not your father/mother, it would be beneficial to at least have some information about that person too.
Know where your parent works, the address off the top of your head etc.
But relax, it is much much easier for parent/child petitions than it is for those that have to prove that their marriage is genuine.

That childhood pictures go hard oh. I don't have them at all. But I have a lot of recent ones with my mother. As for the money transfer receipt, my mom usually sends money through my elder brother to distribute to the rest of us. So his name is on the receipt. I just hope they interview us together.

Please could you help me post a link from FB specifically from Nigerian members?.

aestake:

My brother and I have been trying to renew our mother's passport for one year now. Paid the fees, paid the bribes, paid the NIN twice now...no show. However, you would see the interior minister talking about Canadian visa denials of able-bodied soldiers attempting to go for a winter event meant to honor injured soldiers.

Passport renewal shouldn't be that cumbersome as long as you have paid the necessary money and bribes except you didn't go through a well connected person.

internationalman:


Passport renewal shouldn't be that cumbersome as long as you have paid the necessary money and bribes except you didn't go through a well connected person.

There are 2 groups you can join

https://facebook. com/groups/685814728993483/

https://facebook. com/groups/344088263680268/

Temseun:



Please can you share the Facebook account name

internationalman:


Passport renewal shouldn't be that cumbersome as long as you have paid the necessary money and bribes except you didn't go through a well connected person.

Are people still paying bribes to do Ngn passport

Have you looked at the thread on Nairaland on passport application DIY?

For context I have done mine and done my parents twice. Didn't pay nada neither did I use anyone.
All passports collected between 2weeks and 6weeks. All done in Lagos.

If anyone's Passport is still not received ( unless there is data differences in NIN etc) you can flag it on twitter. NIS has a twitter handle

It's fine. Just have a ready explanation for why you don't have certain things. Eg, we lost all our pictures when we moved in xxxx

internationalman:


That childhood pictures go hard oh. I don't have them at all. But I have a lot of recent ones with my mother. As for the money transfer receipt, my mom usually sends money through my elder brother to distribute to the rest of us. So his name is on the receipt. I just hope they interview us together.

Please could you help me post a link from FB specifically from Nigerian members?.

lily156:
There are 2 groups you can join

https://facebook. com/groups/685814728993483/

https://facebook. com/groups/344088263680268/

Please what are the names?

1) NIGERIA/AMERICA IMMIGRANT VISA PROCESS FOR CR1/IR1 CR2/IR2 K1/AOS/ROC/F1-F4

2) CR1/IR1/K1 Visa Nigeria

flourishing247:


Please what are the names?

lily156:
It's fine. Just have a ready explanation for why you don't have certain things. Eg, we lost all our pictures when we moved in xxxx

Oh I have a lot of recent pictures with my petitioner dating back 10 years, it’s just those childhood pictures that I don’t have anymore.

lily156:
1) NIGERIA/AMERICA IMMIGRANT VISA PROCESS FOR CR1/IR1 CR2/IR2 K1/AOS/ROC/F1-F4

2) CR1/IR1/K1 Visa Nigeria

Thank you

Goodmorning house, please I need your help. Am f4 category I did my review January 2025 with no issue and interview February6, 2025 but the consular requested for form W2 and give me white form 221g while she still have my passport so I make sure I submit the documents online the same day I did my interview and take the documents to OIS February 7 .On the visa check status it change to documents last update on 12 February. Please how long should I be hoping to receive my visa,pls your advice will go a long way because am confused

Rantiemi:

Goodmorning house, please I need your help. Am f4 category I did my review January 2025 with no issue and interview February6, 2025 but the consular requested for form W2 and give me white form 221g while she still have my passport so I make sure I submit the documents online the same day I did my interview and take the documents to OIS February 7 .On the visa check status it change to documents last update on 12 February. Please how long should I be hoping to receive my visa,pls your advice will go a long way because am confused

I would advise you to keep bombarding them with messages. Look up their email and keep sending them as many messages as you can

That been said, I have an interview coming up, please can you keep drop your interview transcript here so others including me can learn?

She ask for the envelope that was sealed,ask about the petitioner address in us , her husband name ,how many children she has,when last she come to Nigeria,her age and how many she have,how long I know her (the age difference) she checked the family photo,emails,receipt of moneys he sends then the W2

Hello guys.... Please what will be the fate of immigrant visa program, with the introduction of visa gold card which will cost $5m as a path to green card and citizenship by Trump administration. Is it going to affect the chain migration?

Rantiemi:

Goodmorning house, please I need your help. Am f4 category I did my review January 2025 with no issue and interview February6, 2025 but the consular requested for form W2 and give me white form 221g while she still have my passport so I make sure I submit the documents online the same day I did my interview and take the documents to OIS February 7 .On the visa check status it change to documents last update on 12 February. Please how long should I be hoping to receive my visa,pls your advice will go a long way because am confused

Nothing to be confused about.

You will get your visa, I had to submit documents after my interview as well.
please relax. WORRYING ADDS NOTHING but stress. Go on with your life, the date on your visa will be from the date of your medical visa. Use the time to prepare for your moving

Goodman1010:
Hello guys.... Please what will be the fate of immigrant visa program, with the introduction of visa gold card which will cost $5m as a path to green card and citizenship by Trump administration. Is it going to affect the chain migration?

There has always been an investment visa so no difference. No change

Taal17:


Nothing to be confused about.

You will get your visa, I had to submit documents after my interview as well.
please relax. WORRYING ADDS NOTHING but stress. Go on with your life, the date on your visa will be from the date of your medical visa. Use the time to prepare for your moving

yeah but when your medicals expire in March or April....

internationalman:


I would advise you to keep bombarding them with messages. Look up their email and keep sending them as many messages as you can

That been said, I have an interview coming up, please can you keep drop your interview transcript here so others including me can learn?

this is pointless, repeated messages mean less and actually you wont get any headway

aestake:

yeah but when your medicals expire in March or April....

Thats not her case.

Taal17:


Thats not her case.

It is for some folks.

Taal17:


this is pointless, repeated messages mean less and actually you wont get any headway

That's true as I have come to realize in my case. I have sent more than 10 messages to enquire/require for a reschedule for my document review appointment, yet no single meaningful response. I had a few manchine responses that wasn't in any way helpful.. I'm going to my interview on March 4th now and I don't even know if I will be interviewed by the consulate without undergoing the document review..

This whole process has been going smoothly for me until this stage of the process which Nigerians are in charge.


what step do you suggest he takes.