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Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 10:26pm On Jun 11, 2015 |
boo4u: I'm glad to report that it doesn't sound like your arrest quite meets the threshold of moral turpitude. Theft is, technically, a crime of moral turpitude, but if it's your only offense and you weren't sentenced to more than six months imprisonment, it won't be a permanent ineligibility. In fact, we'll respect you for being honest about it. Hope this helps! |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 10:39pm On Jun 11, 2015 |
rastery: You're absolutely right that no country can have more than 3,500 Diversity Visas issued every year. Although Nigeria is no longer eligible, we do see some applicants who are chargeable to other countries -- for instance, if their parents were born in Benin, etc. For the purposes of answering your question, let's pretend we're in Benin. Benin is part of the Africa region, so their DV cases, as in other African countries, will begin with the case number 2015AFetc. 2015AF0001 could be from Benin while 2015AF0002 could be in Niger. So it's not as if numbers 2015AF0001 to 2015AF03500 are all from one country, and as soon as 2015AF03500 is interviewed, that country is done. No, they're spread all around the Africa region, and randomly. Also, keep in mind that a lot of people never show for their interviews, and that a lot of people don't qualify. Even so, when a country gets to 3,500 Diversity Visas, that's it, game over for that country that year. So it's possible that a country could use up all its DVs before the end of the season. A DV case is current when its rank number (the part after 2015AF) is eligible to be scheduled for an interview per the Visa Bulletin. Some people with very high case numbers may never be called for interviews, unfortunately, because no visas can be printed after Sept. 30 each year. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 10:40pm On Jun 11, 2015 |
adeolu0510: The conversion should happen automatically, unless your father asked NVC to let you remain an F2B. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 10:41pm On Jun 11, 2015 |
natacha9589: You should be able to make the change through the appointment website. If not, shoot us an e-mail and ask for instructions. LagosIV@state.gov |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 10:43pm On Jun 11, 2015 |
yemispeed: Yes, you can go ahead and file the I-130 now. The sooner you file it, the sooner the interview will be! |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 10:45pm On Jun 11, 2015 |
abiola30: Please send an e-mail to LagosIV@state.gov and ask for an update. If the case is under administrative processing, that means we're still working, but your e-mail will bring the case to our attention again so we can contact whatever office is responsible for the administrative processing and ask them if they can please conclude their review so we can move forward. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 10:46pm On Jun 11, 2015 |
JADESOLA15: This sounds like a question for the non-immigrant visa thread. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 10:47pm On Jun 11, 2015 |
lizziepeks: Sorry, I'm not in Lagos at the moment! You could e-mail LagosIV@state.gov and ask. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 10:51pm On Jun 11, 2015 |
grandlexuz: I think it would depend on exactly what he did that constituted "mismanagement." http://www.cba.org/cba/cle/pdf/imm06_chang_app1.pdf isn't a U.S. Government site but they do publish our definition of a crime involving moral turpitude; I'd have your cousin read it and see what he thinks. Good luck! |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 10:52pm On Jun 11, 2015 |
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Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 10:54pm On Jun 11, 2015 |
Remmyode: Not sure what your question is? |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 10:55pm On Jun 11, 2015 |
tonyphil: I'm late to the party. How did the interview go? I hear we're having computer problems -- did that affect your case? |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 10:57pm On Jun 11, 2015 |
saonti: Sorry to hear this. It sounds like the officer wasn't convinced that your marriage is bona fide. I'm afraid there's really nothing that can be done, except to file for your spouse when you arrive in the United States. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 10:59pm On Jun 11, 2015 |
Dyke004: Well, he can try, but if he's just doing it to bring you to the U.S., it's going to be a tough sell. Check out http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/employment.html to see the rules for employment-based visas. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 11:00pm On Jun 11, 2015 |
koskikun: Shoot us an e-mail at LagosIV@state.gov and ask us to confirm your appointment date. Thanks! |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 11:01pm On Jun 11, 2015 |
Riz2015: No clue, sorry. I'd Google it but this computer is TERRIBLE! |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by Xfinity: 12:40am On Jun 12, 2015 |
Hi Visa Officer. I need ur help pls, i have two kids who were interviewed for immigrant visa since october 2014 and still under administrative processing, its now 8 months after the interview. I just wanna know whats going on please help |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by dcpromo: 5:31am On Jun 12, 2015 |
Dear Visa Officer, I recently relocated, my wife has already picked up her visa as well. Can i still email the Lagos IV section for an address update even after case is done with at the Consulate? Is it also advisable to update the address with the(DHS) Department of Homeland Security at the port of entry? Will i be calling/notifying the (SSA) Social Security Administration to make sure that her social security card will be sent to the new address? Please respond accordingly whenever you have a moment! Appreciated! VisaOfficer: |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by boo4u: 10:12am On Jun 12, 2015 |
VisaOfficer:So happy to hear that. I wasn't even sentenced at all. So I guess I should be fine. Thanks a lot VO. God bless 2 Likes |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by ammicable: 10:48am On Jun 12, 2015 |
VisaOfficer: Dear VO, I was approved yesterday but was told there is a system problem and an email will be sent to me with regards to pick update. What is it with your systems? I am an I.T Specialist and i can help if need be (Just teasing) . Please have you come out of the computer problems yet? If not, do you have like a time frame for this issue to be resolved? Well, not like I have a choice than to wait but just curious. Your response would be appreciated. Cheers 2 Likes |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by teefah80: 11:17am On Jun 12, 2015 |
Hello. This is as regards an F3 petition. I have an interview with my family at the end of July. I recently had a baby who was not on the original application. I have sent an email to the consulate in Lagos and they say he has been added to it. I was told to fill a DS 260 online for him. I was also told I will pay $325 on the day of the interview for him. my question is how do I fill a DS 260 for him online when I have not paid the required fees. When I sign in on ceac.state.gov, I don't see his name on the list. Thanks in advance |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by simi2015: 11:43am On Jun 12, 2015 |
Good morning Ma'am VO, I would like to make some inquiries. My husband, a US citizen, filed for me when I was in country A (for studies), hoping I'd be called for interview before I left country A, but I wasn't. Now am in country B (my country of birth) and have been assigned a case number different from the one I was given when I was in country A (that was after we notified NVC). I do want to know if this is already in your records as my DS-260 confirmation page has a different case number from the one on my interview letter? In addition, my husband has moved to a different state (work related), meaning you still have his old address. My question is would it affect us at the POE or we are good? If not, what can we do? Hoping to read from you soonest. Thank you very much. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by rastery: 12:03pm On Jun 12, 2015 |
VisaOfficer:thanks VO for the reply,well I can see you stilll remember my coversation with you about being born here in Nigeria and my parents being Beninois,thank God I was able to get the Benin passport after a year of hard and tidious processing,well there is nothing to hide in my case as all the necessary information needed have been submitted through the form DS260 and my case number is 2015AF00071382 I only hope the cut off got there by september because as of now it is 44250, and if not life still continue,thanks for that analogy you gave up there it was interesting to read!! God bless. 1 Like |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by tonyphil: 1:18pm On Jun 12, 2015 |
VisaOfficer:Interview went well ...visa approved but I need to go get another police report because I only have d photocopy... Remember I told u I submitted d original at d k1 interview ..but never got it back ... So I have to submit a new one at d collection center.... Glad to have my visa approved...tanx VO for everything 2 Likes |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by pretty16(f): 1:33pm On Jun 12, 2015 |
tonyphil:. Big Congrats tonyphil. So happy for you. Your immigration journey is finally done with. Wish you well as u reunite with your wife and kid. 3 Likes |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by Nobody: 1:54pm On Jun 12, 2015 |
Good day VO. Please I want to know if this issue is going to hamper my getting an immigrant visa and what steps I can take to prevent such. Here's the issue, my names are: Surname: Akinrewa First given name: Biodu Other names : Emma, Fida. The above names were exactly used for my immigrant visa application, however my international passport only bears Akinrewa biodu emma (without fida). Please does it matter? Are they going to see this as a problem at the embassy & how can I remedy this please? Someone suggested I swear an affidavit in support of that. Please will this help? Thanks. NB: i've tried going back to the immigration office to include the name Fida in my international passport, but it's almost impossible to do so cos I don't have the amount of money it'll cost & they've also informed me that my request might still be denied even after spending such huge amount of money. What do I do please? Thank you. |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by VisaOfficer: 3:50pm On Jun 12, 2015 |
ammicable: Answering this one from my e-reader -- will find a real computer later to answer the rest. We could use your help! We're experiencing worldwide computer problems affecting passports and visas of all categories. Our specialists are working on it, but it's really affecting our operations. I apologize for the delays and will keep you posted as I learn more! |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by ammicable: 4:11pm On Jun 12, 2015 |
VisaOfficer: Thank you very much. Tell your technicians to restart the systems, sometimes its as simple as that 1 Like |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by HesInMe: 1:58am On Jun 13, 2015 |
More delays ahead? I'm guessing this affects IVs as well... State Dept suspends overseas passport, visa issuance - Associated Press The State Department said Friday it has been forced to suspend the issuance of U.S. passports and visas at its overseas diplomatic missions due to a glitch that has hit one of its computer databases. In a statement posted to its travel.state.gov website, the department said a hardware failure in its Consular Consolidated Database glitch has left overseas embassies and consulates unable to print visas, regular passports and other travel documents. This means that people who submitted online applications for passports and visas on or after June 9 will likely experience delays in processing, it said.... "We cannot bypass the legal requirements necessary to screen visa applicants before we issue visas for travel," it said. "As a result, there is a backlog of visas waiting to be processed. We are working as quickly as possible to resolve the issue and to clear the backlog.... Security measures prevent consular officers from printing a passport, report of birth abroad or visa until the case completes the required national security checks," it said. More details about the failure were not immediately available. The consular database was taken down last July by another technical glitch that had the same effect but the department said the current issue is unrelated. The department said it was working "urgently to identify the problem and correct it." "We expect the systems to be fully operational again soon," it said, but offered no timeline. 2 Likes |
Re: U.S. Immigration Questions: Ask A U.S. Consular Officer by noibithepr(m): 1:37pm On Jun 13, 2015 |
Hello VisaOfficer, Good afternoon and how is your weekend going? A Woman is filling for husband from the United state of america. Pls, what is the minimum and maximum amount of money (USD) that must be in the petition's bank account in the US when filling the affidavit of support form (AOS) in the section where they ask if she's is taking responsibility of the husband expenses before he gets a Job. Also, what are all other document to support the AOS He was told Police fingerprints, marriage certificate and birth certificate. What other details? As well, what will be the next thing that will be required and for how long will it take for America Embassy here in lagos nigeria to schedule interview for him when the affidavit of support (AOS) form is submitted and all the pmt that was asked to pay has been paid? Pls help me out with what to know.... Thanks |
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