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Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 8:07pm On Apr 23, 2015 |
oloriakinyemi: You can bring photocopies to the interview and let the officer know that NVC has the originals. I tried to attach an Affidavit of Support form to this post, but my computer won't let me. You can find it and the instructions at http://www.uscis.gov/i-864 . |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 8:10pm On Apr 23, 2015 |
mrsboss: I think that the solution you propose is perfect. From our point of view, it won't delay or affect your processing. You may be told when you come to your interview that you'll need a new passport (if you haven't already obtained one); if so, firmly but politely state that you're aware of that but that you would like to proceed with your interview. Feel free to print out this post and show it to the staff member. It shouldn't be an issue, but, just in case. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 8:13pm On Apr 23, 2015 |
Olatoki: Once we receive your petition from NVC, we'll contact you and give you instructions for scheduling an interview date. I think there are interviews available a month out -- and people do cancel their appointments, so often you can get an earlier date than it first appears. The "everything you need to know" handout for fiancé(e) visas is available at http://photos.state.gov/libraries/nigeria/487468/pdfs/Interview_Prep_Packet_K1-K3_SEP14.pdf . 1 Like |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by Aburoy(m): 8:16pm On Apr 23, 2015 |
Good evening Madam, Hope your day was stress free. please i want to know what the waiting time for F1 visa is like. USCIS approved my sister's i-130 not mine, though we were filed for at the same time and her priority date is february 2014. She got an approval probably because USCIS has a copy of her DNA result of some years back when she was a minor. Please we would like to know what the waiting time for an F1 visa is. Thanking in anticipation. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 8:17pm On Apr 23, 2015 |
etunza: Yes, you can travel outside the U.S. with a pending I-130. Being on a reentry permit and being abroad will not affect your case adversely -- except that when it's time to adjudicate the case, at THAT point the officer will likely not issue a visa if you don't live in the U.S. or if you can't convince the officer that the two of you intend to return together. You'll be able to change the address shown on the petition at the time of the interview. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 8:30pm On Apr 23, 2015 |
teefah80: This is in regards to an F4 visa. Right now, F4 petitions filed on or before June 15, 2002, are eligible to be scheduled for interviews. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 8:35pm On Apr 23, 2015 |
MarieEyre: People are eligible for fiancé visas if they are engaged to be married, but have not celebrated a traditional, religious, or court marriage; and they intend to marry within 90 days of arrival in the United States. People are eligible for spouse visas if they are married and can submit a marriage certificate. Marriage certificates are available from local government bodies if the couple performed civil marriage at a Marriage Registry. Traditional marriages may also be recorded with the local government and a certificate of marriage issued. Places of worship that are registered with the Nigerian Government may also issue marriage certificates for ceremonies performed there. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 8:36pm On Apr 23, 2015 |
shamecurls: I can't comment on the mother's situation. These are questions 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: 8:38pm On Apr 23, 2015 |
AndyUA: Not always -- it depends what information is available to the officer. Based just on what you've written here, that's probably what's happening in your case. Did the officer ask you about what happened in 2001? |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by oloriakinyemi: 8:39pm On Apr 23, 2015 |
VisaOfficer:Thanks. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 8:45pm On Apr 23, 2015 |
halaphilip: No, actually I'm celebrating my parents' 50th wedding anniversary! 11 Likes |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 8:46pm On Apr 23, 2015 |
Aburoy: Right now F1 petitions filed on or before August 1, 2007, are eligible to be scheduled for interviews. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by teefah80: 8:50pm On Apr 23, 2015 |
[quote author=teefah80 post=33016843]Hello. I received an email from NVC in January that they had finished reviewing my case and will contact me when an interview had been scheduled for me. This is as regards an F4 application. I am yet to receive an interview date and I had a new baby a month ago who is not on the application. I will like to know the process involved in adding my new baby to the application. I made an error earlier on. This is as regards an F3 application and my priority date is 03 March 2003. Thank you. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 8:56pm On Apr 23, 2015 |
teefah80: Ah, then your case is eligible to be scheduled for an interview and NVC will likely contact you with a date any day now! We can add your child to the case. We'll need to know his or her name, gender, date of birth, and country of birth. Once the child is added to the case, you can access the online DS-260 and fill it out for him or her. (If you haven't filled out any online DS-260s yet, don't worry, NVC will contact you and explain soon.) |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by teefah80: 9:02pm On Apr 23, 2015 |
VisaOfficer: Thank you again for the prompt response. How do I contact you to add my child. As I don't want to contact NVC and have to wait for sixty days. I have already filled the online DS-260 for all other parties. Thanks |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 9:04pm On Apr 23, 2015 |
teefah80: Please e-mail us at LagosIV@state.gov with your child's name, date of birth, place of birth, and gender, and ask us to add the child as a derivative so you can fill out the online DS-260. Thanks! |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by chimsyluv(f): 9:19pm On Apr 23, 2015 |
Dear vo,good day,i have been scheduled for an interview, I have gone for my medical exam,av filled d DS 260 form,have paid for my IV fee,pls is dere any other thing I still have to pay or fill before my interview for an immigrant visa.thanks |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by Aburoy(m): 9:36pm On Apr 23, 2015 |
VisaOfficer: Thanks i appreciate. 2007 is a very long backlog of people . Before i can reunite with my family permanently, i can as well go for my masters degree and PHD elsewhere outside the US cos from what i have read so far i might not get into the US as long as an I-130 petition has be filed . |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by halaphilip: 10:04pm On Apr 23, 2015 |
VisaOfficer: WHAT?!!! Wow! Happy for you and them. Wow! Golden jubilee. 3 Likes |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by pretty16(f): 10:53pm On Apr 23, 2015 |
VisaOfficer: Wow, that's truly amazing ma'am. You are indeed blessed. Most folks don't stay married that long this days. Happy Golden Jubilee Anniversary to your parents ma'am. 1 Like |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by mrsboss: 11:03pm On Apr 23, 2015 |
VisaOfficer:Thank you. Would get on it now. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by AndyUA: 8:06am On Apr 24, 2015 |
VisaOfficer: Yes,she did! I was totally honest about this: VO: what other countries have you visited? ME: I have been all over Western Europe within last 8 years,but I have also been to Canada and as you probably already know in U.S (she smiled) VO: when did it happen and did you have a u.s visa? ME: it happened in May or June in 2001,and I had no U.S visa. I have crossed the border illegally and have been arrested 15 minutes after. After I was deported I was banned from entering U.S for 10 years. That was our discussion regarding what happened in 2001... |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by stevewale(m): 10:27am On Apr 24, 2015 |
VisaOfficer: Wow.. this is worth celebrating and taking days off to attend ... May God continue to keep them together in good health and strength IJN. Congrats!!! Mam, I submitted the documents with my passport yesterday; hoping the person sitting in for you print/issue my visa shortly/soonest... Cant wait to go join my fiance, get married and start counting years of celebration like that of your parents too God's willing Congrats and enjoy you vacation 1 Like |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by shilling(f): 11:12am On Apr 24, 2015 |
I'm sitting in an airport in China killing time on Nairaland and just stumbled on this thread. I'm so impressed by the visa officers professionalism and general kindness. I have no reason to use the US Embassy but I just want to say that you're doing a great job! 4 Likes |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by MarieEyre: 11:14am On Apr 24, 2015 |
okay VisaOfficer: |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by sirk111: 11:43am On Apr 24, 2015 |
Dear VO, our lovely angel.......good morning ma, Best wishes to ur parents, for their 50 yrs marriage anniversary! How come u didn't invite us to celebrate together with enough champagne ma! Lol. Meanwhile, how do u know what is...no wahala in yoruba language ma! which language would u be interested in learning nigeria, if u have to learn ma? Thanks 1 Like |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 9:02pm On Apr 24, 2015 |
AndyUA: Unless there's something else derogatory in your history, my guess (based on what you've written here) is that you're going to be fine. Let us know how it turns out! |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 9:11pm On Apr 24, 2015 |
MarieEyre: That's what this discussion thread (along with our other sources of information) is for -- to help people understand which visa category they should apply for. People who are traditionally married are not eligible for fiancé(e) visas, but people do need a marriage certificate to apply for a spouse visa. There's nothing to stop anyone who wants to immigrate to the U.S. from getting married before a registrar or in a place of worship recognized by the Nigerian government. 1 Like |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 9:14pm On Apr 24, 2015 |
sirk111: I wish I could learn all the languages! I tried to learn pidgin so I could speak to almost everyone, but sadly I never mastered it. We do have officers who speak pidgin quite well, as does our Ambassador! Other officers speak Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa. We do our best! 2 Likes |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 9:16pm On Apr 24, 2015 |
chimsyluv: Do you have your police certificate, birth and (if applicable) marriage certificates, and affidavit of support? |
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