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Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 12:12pm On Jan 29, 2015 |
mabor: There are many many many different reasons for administrative processing, so it's hard to say. Sometimes we have cases that require us to ask other agencies for clarification, and it can take a long time for them to do their research and answer us. Sometimes we can see that there was a problem with a very old visa application, and we have to locate and retrieve files from the 1970s and 1980s. Sometimes we have to do on-site investigations, which can take a long time if the site is far away, in a dangerous location, etc. So, yes, we're working on all the files, but if we're waiting to hear from another agency or Nigerian law enforcement or another person, well, we just have to wait for their response. 1 Like |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 12:16pm On Jan 29, 2015 |
terefe: It depends how old the child is. If the child is under 21, then the wait time is around two years (F2A category). If the child is 21 or over, the wait time is around seven years (F2B category). To make it more complicated: If the child was under 21 when the petition was filed, but has turned 21 in the meantime, you would subtract the amount of time that the petition was pending from the child's age, and if that gives you an age under 21 on the date that a visa becomes available, then you'll go with the shorter wait time. (See the explanation of CSPA in my next answer, below....) Wait times can be monitored at http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/law-and-policy/bulletin.html . |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 12:18pm On Jan 29, 2015 |
pamb: It depends how long the petition was pending and whether the child can benefit from the Child Status Protection Act. The Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) amended the Immigration Nationality Act (INA) by changing who qualifies as a child for purposes of immigration. This permits certain beneficiaries to retain classification as a “child,” even if he or she has reached the age of 21. Age Out A “child” is defined as an individual who is unmarried and under the age of 21. Before CSPA took effect on August 6, 2002, a beneficiary who turned 21 at any time prior to receiving permanent residence could not be considered a child for immigration purposes. This situation is described as “aging out.” Congress recognized that many beneficiaries were aging out because of large backlogs and long processing times for visa petitions. CSPA is designed to protect a beneficiary’s immigration classification as a child when he or she ages out due to excessive processing times. CSPA can protect “child” status for family-based immigrants, employment-based immigrants, and some humanitarian program immigrants (refugees, asylees, VAWA). See http://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/child-status-protection-act/child-status-protection-act-cspa for more. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 12:20pm On Jan 29, 2015 |
iyaaliyah: He should contact the agency that requested the documents and explain the situation. It may be possible for them to reinstate the case. But if he simply didn't bother to take any action for more than a year, they may not consent to reinstate the case, and he'd need to file a new petition. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 12:21pm On Jan 29, 2015 |
deruboy: This is a question for my non-immigrant visa 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: 12:21pm On Jan 29, 2015 |
HesInMe: As long as the police certificate was issued less than a year before the visa is printed, we consider it valid for our purposes. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 12:22pm On Jan 29, 2015 |
Newmum0615: This is a question for my non-immigrant visa 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 terefe(m): 1:36pm On Jan 29, 2015 |
I see...the petion was filed pre-21 but it just came through after about 3 yrs..its all good..another 2 yrs of waiting shouldnt hurt ![]() VisaOfficer: |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by jojonile: 4:08pm On Jan 29, 2015 |
Good day ma, please I had my interview today and was asked to do a DNA test for me and my son, l dont why because I have alot of evidences to prove that I birthed him from sonograms, pictures etc. Can you kindly look inti my case to see if I can be allowed to come with all my proves or is there a way I can request for an expedite as per the DNA Please l have a thousand reasons to be with my husband at the moment my case number is LGS2014651009. Thanks ma. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by jojonile: 4:10pm On Jan 29, 2015 |
Good day CO, please I had my interview today, was asked to do a DNA test for myself and son of 2 even though I had every document to prove that i birthed him from sonograms to pics of us both right from his birth , please I dont have problem with their conclusion,my concern is the time all these will take. Ma please is there a way you can look into my case again and see if you can grant me another chance to show my proves? I have been on his journey s8ince April 1st 2013. Thanks my case number is LGS2014651009. Or is there a way I can speed up the DÑA process moreso,can I request for expedite as I have a thousand reasons to be with my hubby soon. Thanks ma. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by oloriakinyemi: 8:34pm On Jan 29, 2015 |
onuzulikenma:Am very happy for you,i pray to share mine too soon 1 Like |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by vamum: 9:23pm On Jan 29, 2015 |
VisaOfficer: Correct me if I am wrong, but I thought there is a clause that the Marriage between Biological parent and Step-Parent must have occured before the Step-Child turned 18. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 7:11am On Jan 30, 2015 |
vamum: Ah, you're absolutely right, the marriage must have occurred before you turned 18. USCIS turns down petitions if the child was over 18 when the marriage occurred, so of course I never see them here at post. In my head that meant that you must have been under 18 too, which isn't necessarily the case. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 7:13am On Jan 30, 2015 |
jojonile: Having reviewed the case notes I can see why the officer suggested DNA. We do give priority to our own DNA requests over requests from USCIS when we're scheduling collections, so you shouldn't have to wait very long for a date. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by jojonile: 8:30am On Jan 30, 2015 |
VisaOfficer:Thanks ma. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by pretty16(f): 10:17am On Jan 30, 2015 |
VisaOfficer: No Wonder. I was wondering why USCIS did not approve my first petition filed by my stepdad, even after they had appealed. I was in my 20's when their marriage took place. Thanks Ma'am for clearing the air. Have a Fab Day. 2 Likes |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by onyiblanche: 2:35pm On Jan 30, 2015 |
Heyyyyyyy......what a wonderful day what a glorious year already.our visas were approved and to crown my day I saw the face of the wonderful"nairaland lady". God bless you Ma.we are not able to thank you enough but today we say God bless you, increase you on every side, bless the works of your hands,bless your family,protect and preserve you . Thank you for inspiring me to help people whether I know them or not. God bless you Ma. Lots of love from my husband and kids.all the best to everyone looking forward to this.......it shall come to pass.... 9 Likes |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by tundedaluja: 3:20pm On Jan 30, 2015 |
A friend of mine went to America on a b1b2 visa twice, he met an American woman on his first visit and started dating and he proposed to her on his second visit, they are contemplating whether to get married in the US or Nigeria, my question is this, if they get married in the US, must the husband come to Nigeria before he could be an LPR? thank you. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by fyv722: 4:39pm On Jan 30, 2015 |
Dear visa officer, thank you for your assistance the other time, I really appreciate. My file has been received by Lagos consulate and I hav booked for my k1 visa interview. Please I have a few questions. I have two years (2012 and 2013) 1040, with pay stubs and bank statement, plus a co sponsor, both are above 125% poverty line. is this enough to demonstrate that I will not be a public charge. Secondly I will like to know some examples of the questions I should expect. Thank you so much |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by pamb: 6:39pm On Jan 30, 2015 |
my sister in-law petion on our behalf before the end of waiting period, one of our children which is 12 years old now,will be 21 years old then,what is the chance of that child? |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by lovable85(f): 9:32pm On Jan 31, 2015 |
Good day vo, I will love to know my chances of getting a visa approval, cos I'm a high school graduate( graduated 2007) and I have been working as a pastor ever since then(working experience), now I have applied to a community college in texas and have gotten the admission with no sat or toefl but applying for the English as a second language program and later engineering, my dad is my sponser and I'm 25 years old,and what documents should I carry for the interview. Pls reply |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by nicko28(f): 10:00pm On Jan 31, 2015 |
Please I need advice, after my immigrant visa was denied about 4 year ago and I have 2 year old son, he has has usa passport, my question is that can I apply for visiting visa or tourist visa. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by gabriellle: 7:26pm On Feb 01, 2015 |
Dear VO, Not sure if you are a patriots or seahawks fan, hope you team wins/won!! :-) My mother has her interview in a few days and one of the documents requested was a marriage certificate. When she and my dad did their traditional wedding years ago, it was done in her parents home and not at the customary court. My question is: Will the affidavit we submitted already, in addition to pictures from the occasion, her name change document, as well as pictures of my parents and their children through the years, be enough as proof of her marriage OR do we need additional evidence? Thank you very much. Have a perfect week ahead! Best, Gabriellle |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 7:51am On Feb 02, 2015 |
tundedaluja: It depends whether USCIS lets him adjust status while he's in the U.S. After all, he's expected to abide by the terms of his B1/B2 visa, which includes returning to Nigeria at some point. But, that said, I know people manage to do it. I'd check with www.uscis.gov . |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 7:52am On Feb 02, 2015 |
fyv722: From what you've written here it sounds like you overcome public charge concerns, but until I review the actual documents, I can't be 100% sure. Sorry, I don't give examples of questions. Just tell the truth and if you qualify, you'll get a visa. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 7:53am On Feb 02, 2015 |
pamb: It depends how much time passed between the date the petition was filed and the date the petition was approved. You subtract that amount of time from the child's age on the date when a visa became available, and if that's under 21, the child can remain in the case as a derivative. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 7:54am On Feb 02, 2015 |
lovable85: This is a question for the non-immigrant visa thread 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: 7:55am On Feb 02, 2015 |
nicko28: This is a question for the non-immigrant visa thread 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: 7:56am On Feb 02, 2015 |
gabriellle: Was there a football game this weekend? People keep talking about football today. I watched a couple scary movies and went to bed early, myself. ![]() Since you're the one who petitioned for your mother, the affidavit will be enough. If it were a spouse who had petitioned for her, we would want to see something more official, but a person's marital status isn't really relevant to the IR5 visa category. (Hope your team won!) |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by fyv722: 8:33am On Feb 02, 2015 |
Thank you for your timely response. Please I want to know if it's neccessary for the bar code on the Ds-160 confirmation to match with the bar code on the appointment confirmation for k1 visa applicants, this is because mine did not match when I booked my appointment. Thank alot |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 9:07am On Feb 02, 2015 |
fyv722: No, not for K1 appointments. Although now I'm curious to know why your bar code didn't match. How did that happen? |
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