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Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by ags4cfa(m): 2:17pm On Jan 06, 2015 |
Hello, thanks so much for all your help and assistance. My name is David Olayemi. I reside in the States, but my wife is still in Nigeria. I had filed CR1/IR1. She went for her visa Interview on December 23. The consulate officer told her to pick her visa the week after. Today is January 6, the visa is in no way ready. We tracked the passport on ustraveldocs.com even as I type this message this is the message I got "Passport Status : There is no status update available for the passport number submitted". I had called all the numbers provided on the site to track or communicate with the pick up location, all to no avail. Not going through at all. May be you can please provide a good number to call. On ceac.state.gov tracking the visa status I got "issued" and a few messages saying depending on the location, your will pick or the visa will be mailed. Please, help, why is it taking so long. I thought the IV process doesn't linger long. This is a bit upsetting, please no offense. Thanks a lot for your help and prompt reply. God bless David Olayemi VisaOfficer: 1 Like |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 2:31pm On Jan 06, 2015 |
ags4cfa: Greetings! No offense taken. As we told our interviewees that week, visa delivery would likely be delayed because of all the holidays. That said, I don't see an applicant with the surname Olayemi on Dec. 23, nor is there a petitioner named David Olayemi in our worldwide records. Please assist. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by ags4cfa(m): 4:12pm On Jan 06, 2015 |
Her name is last name: Ojo First name: Ayobami Olubunmi My name is David O. Oke Please help check thanks. PLEASE SEND NUMBERS TO CALL TO CHECK ON THE STATUS. THANKS VisaOfficer: |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 4:21pm On Jan 06, 2015 |
ags4cfa: The visa was printed on Dec. 24 and should be available at the collection center. Their contact information is: HELPLINE: 094601748 EMAIL: support-nigeria@ustraveldocs.com WEBSITE: www.ustraveldocs.com If they don't answer, please try again. Thank you! 1 Like |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by ags4cfa(m): 4:29pm On Jan 06, 2015 |
Thanks a lot. I really appreciate you. Yes, that is what it says- "printed" on the status does it mean it is available for pickup? I have tracked her passport but it says not available. I hope it will be available for pick up, if she goes tomorrow or thursday. It is just a bit frustrating because I don't want her to go there and not be able to pick it up, she will be traveling from Osun State - about 5 hours drive. I really appreciate you. Thanks again. God bless you. VisaOfficer: |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by fames432: 6:20pm On Jan 06, 2015 |
Good day VO. Happy New Year. ![]() |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by Onegai(f): 7:40pm On Jan 06, 2015 |
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Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by MikoMe: 8:51pm On Jan 06, 2015 |
Hello, I was advised to sign up to Nairaland to ask my question. I'm a US citizen, but have lived in Nigeria for 4 years (it was closer to home and I have a decent-paying job in the career I wanted). I recently met a wonderful guy (we come from the same background), he has a better paying job, in an oil and gas and chemicals firm. We've gotten engaged and are expecting our first child. We plan to do our Registry marriage in February but the other wedding ceremonies in June (our parents may want a big wedding). My pregnancy is not so straightforward (I'm a bit older than the regular moms) and some concerns about Nigeria has us wondering if it may be time to relocate back home. I've heard from people that the Spousal visa K3 is really tough to get in Nigeria (I understand you need a lot of proof and it feels like an interrogation most times, but we have nothing to hide, as he schooled internationally and has experience with different countries) and I don't have any recent tax returns for the US (since I didn't maintain any assets while coming to stay in Nigeria). He's travelled to even more countries than I have (work and personal) including the US. He has a US visa which will expire before the baby comes (which he sadly didn't use because of work) so he will apply for a non-immigrant visa to be with me when the baby is born and will come back to Nigeria 2 weeks after. Will it be wise for us to file for him in Nigeria (since I'm already here) or do I have to stay with the baby in the US (I have family to support me) and file for him (I'm more concerned about leaving my new husband in Nigeria and being without his support for such a long time). Thanks. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by onyiblanche: 9:49pm On Jan 06, 2015 |
VisaOfficer:Good evening Ma. Pls I humbly ask: like how long are we expected to wait. We are a bit worried and the last time we got the message " we have forwarded........wait patiently for a substantive response" , we waited for about 2weeks and didn't get it. Pls ma I hope you understand our worries and please use ur good office to help us. We did our medicals since oct/nov and its quite hectic(cos of the kids). Pls do not take offence. We are just worried. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by oluwolejulius: 1:23am On Jan 07, 2015 |
hello @visa consular, am so happy to be here and I will like to ask some few question. if for example my spouse won visa lottery nd at the time of interview we were refused the visa because of my spouse can not answer question on her education aspects base on the matter that she not too good and slow not that she has fake documents.does it mean we have been ban for 10years or we cannot apply for visa again plz I need answer |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by LUCAS99: 1:26am On Jan 07, 2015 |
Dear Visa Office Please I submitted my F-1 Student Visa Renewal application through the Drop Box Visa Renewal Program on 29th December 2014 at GSS Document Collection Center DHL, 82 Trans Amadi – Ellah Estate, by Bewac Junction Port Harcourt, Nigeria but as at date I have got no response. I tried tracking my application online and got this message 'There is no status update available for the passport number submitted’. I am worried because school resumes next week Monday January 12, 2015 and I am expected to report to school not later than Friday January 9, 2015. Kindly advice on what to do. My Humble Submission, Evasparkling. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 7:29am On Jan 07, 2015 |
ags4cfa: Have you tried e-mailing them to ask? From our point of view, the visa's been printed, the package has been sent to the collection center. It's possible that they haven't sorted everything yet, but from this point they're the ones who can confirm whether the packet is ready for you. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 7:31am On Jan 07, 2015 |
fames432: I'd list his current income, and include a letter explaining his recent employment changes. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 7:37am On Jan 07, 2015 |
MikoMe: Greetings! The purpose of any immigrant visa is to reunite the petitioner and the beneficiary in the United States, so if you're not domiciled there, the visa can't be issued until you are (or until the beneficiary convinces the officer that the two of you plan to relocate to the U.S. together). Considering the situation you describe, it sounds like you could go ahead and file an immigrant petition now, then figure out later whether you want to move back to the U.S. first or whether you'd prefer to relocate together after he gets the visa. If you don't intend to live permanently in the U.S., it sounds like non-immigrant visas would be a better option for your spouse. Hope this helps. 1 Like |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 7:39am On Jan 07, 2015 |
onyiblanche: Looks like our help desk in the U.S. got it fixed last night. Please try it again and let us know if you have access now. ![]() |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 7:41am On Jan 07, 2015 |
oluwolejulius: Based on what you've written, it sounds like the officer didn't believe she met the educational qualifications for the Diversity Visa. That's absolutely not a barrier to any future visa applications. It's fine to apply again for a different visa. ![]() |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 7:44am On Jan 07, 2015 |
LUCAS99: This is an NIV question, but I can answer it: We need to contact you, but haven't had a response from the phone number and e-mail address you provided. Please e-mail LagosNIV@state.gov right away. Also (and this is why I'm answering an NIV question), please be cautious about sharing so much personal information online! I'm sure some nefarious person could find a way to misuse your identity, based on what you've posted here. 1 Like |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by MikoMe: 8:17am On Jan 07, 2015 |
VisaOfficer: Thank you for your response. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by LUCAS99: 9:26am On Jan 07, 2015 |
An email containing my contact information has been sent right away to LagosNIV@state.gov.Please I respectfully ask you to do everything that you can to ensure that I PRINCE EGU UDUKA receives my renewed F-1 Student Visa this week. Thanks once again for your esteemed help. My Humble Submission, Prince Egu Uduka. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 10:21am On Jan 07, 2015 |
LUCAS99: Sorry, I don't work in that unit. Someone will respond to your e-mail within two business days. Good luck! |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by LUCAS99: 10:40am On Jan 07, 2015 |
VisaOfficer:Thanks for your help. This is a copy of the email I just received Thank you for your inquiry. You may return to the Consulate any Monday or Wednesday (not including Nigerian or American holidays) at 12noon. Please come with a copy of this email. Sincerely, Correspondence Unit (TMI) US CONSULATE GENERAL LAGOS, NIGERIA |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by LUCAS99: 10:42am On Jan 07, 2015 |
Unfortunately I am unable to return to the Consulate any Monday or Wednesday (not including Nigerian or American holidays)at 12noon because there is no way I can fly back into Nigeria without my International passport and Endorsed, valid I-20 which was submitted together with my F-1 Student Visa Renewal application on my behalf by my cousin through the Drop Box Visa Renewal Program on 29th December 2014 at GSS Document Collection Center DHL, 82 Trans Amadi – Ellah Estate, by Bewac Junction Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Please be informed that school resumes next week Monday January 12, 2015 and I am expected to report to school not later than Friday January 9, 2015. My Humble Submission, Prince Egu Uduka. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 10:50am On Jan 07, 2015 |
LUCAS99: You're not in Nigeria? Where are you? Our website does say "Please note that participation in this program does not guarantee visa issuance. Additionally, the consular section may request applicants to attend a visa interview in certain cases, despite having submitted their application through the Drop Box program." It's a very bad idea to have someone submit your passport to us on your behalf when you're not even in the same country! Well, at any rate I can't help you. Please address your inquiries to LagosNIV@state.gov. 1 Like |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by LUCAS99: 11:10am On Jan 07, 2015 |
VisaOfficer:I am still in the United States. I asked my cousin to submit my F-1 Student Visa Renewal application together my International passport and Endorsed, valid I-20 to the U. S. Consulate General, Lagos because back then in December I was still attending fall classes. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 11:13am On Jan 07, 2015 |
LUCAS99: Well, your situation is now very very complicated. You'll need to communicate with LagosNIV@state.gov to see what you should do. Also, I found a post from July 2014 where you asked me if you had to be in Nigeria to use the dropbox and I said yes. THIS IS WHY. Here's a screenshot of the July conversation. 1 Like
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Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by LUCAS99: 11:25am On Jan 07, 2015 |
Well when I asked your non-immigrant visa colleague back then he infact admitted that my cousin could drop off the F-1 Student Visa Renewal application together with my International passport and Endorsed, valid I-20 on my behalf |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by LUCAS99: 11:27am On Jan 07, 2015 |
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Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by beekie(f): 11:28am On Jan 07, 2015 |
Thanks so much VO for your speedy response to all of my questions. This is a case of a mother filling for a daughter. The case was filed in 2008 and we recently heard from the NVC asking for submission of some documents. I am supporting my mum in putting the said documents/requirement together for my younger sister. I would like if you could take time out to respond to the following questions to allow me know the next steps to take; Mum’s due for her naturalization interview any moment from now, I want to know if that has any effect on my sister’s case? Is it advisable at this point to add my sister’s husband in the form we are filling as she got married 2years ago? I ask this as we wouldn’t want any delay whatsoever in her case. In light of the highlighted response above, please be informed that the petition for my sister above was put in when she was young and now she is married,the reason why i asked if we could now include the husband in the forms we are requested to submit. BUT do we envisiage a problem with the petition now that she is married or what, as am not so clear why you mentioned that Mum cannot file for her until she becomes a citizen. But if this is the case,do we put a halt to submitting the required documents as requested by NVC even though mum is still a PR and yet to naturalize or we just go ahead and see where this takes us. OR is there an adjustment that can be made? Finally, if mum cant file for her now till she becomes a citizen, will a new petition have to be made entirely? Thanks much for your time. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 11:31am On Jan 07, 2015 |
LUCAS99: People can drop things off on other people's behalf, but applicants have to be physically present in the country in which they're applying for a visa. If you had mentioned that you didn't plan to be in Nigeria at all, you would have received a much different reply. 1 Like |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 11:33am On Jan 07, 2015 |
beekie: The original petition is now invalid as of the date of the marriage. The best course of action is to inform NVC right away that she is married. Then, when your mother becomes a citizen, she will need to file a new petition on her daughter's behalf. 1 Like |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by LUCAS99: 11:35am On Jan 07, 2015 |
VisaOfficer:So should I go ahead and communicate with LagosNIV@state.gov regarding the present situation. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 11:36am On Jan 07, 2015 |
LUCAS99: Yes please. Good luck. I see that my colleague also told you back in July 2014: abujaniv: This is a pretty complicated question--and, again, we don't comment on specific cases. But a few general points jump out. As we mentioned in response to another question, the law is fairly strict about not issuing non-immigrant visas to people who are intending to immigrate--indeed, one of the requirements to get a student visa is an intent to return to the home country afterwards. Also, the dropbox program is meant for Nigerians living in Nigeria. It's not meant to let someone skip answering awkward questions in an interview because they're afraid of the result. And in August 2014 as well (see screenshot below). It seems to me that you were adequately informed that you need to be in Nigeria to use the dropbox. 1 Like
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