LagosNIV:


There have been some unexpected delays with immigrant visas lately (we are completing the interviews faster than the center in the U.S. expects!) and we haven't been able to print every case immediately as a result. If it is just a few days behind schedule we won't contact you.

Between that and the holidays every is just moving a little bit slower. Hopefully you will get a better update by the end of the day and the visa will be at the DHL on Monday. You should contact the Embassy or Consulate directly by e-mail though for specific info on your case.

VisaOfficer:


Eek, don't worry! Knowing that you've had your interview, my interpretation has changed! I'm guessing your case is just fine, but the officer hasn't physically clicked the Print Authorization button yet so there's nothing for the computer to update.

(Often officers don't click the button until they know that someone will sit down to print visas in the next few hours -- otherwise some computerized parts of the case expire and have to be re-done before the visa can be printed -- it's a technological thing, and has nothing to do with the merits of the case. So sometimes an officer will say "Your visa is approved" and write that in the case notes and all over the folder the paperwork's kept in, but because she hasn't clicked the button yet, the status remains unchanged.)

VisaOfficer:


I'm guessing that you haven't had your initial interview yet? There won't be any new status update until you've had an interview.

VisaOfficer:


I'm afraid I have no way of knowing or speculating -- there are simply too many possible explanations. The best course of action is to continue asking for updates, every week or so.

VisaOfficer:


No idea. Anyone have an answer to this one?

VisaOfficer:


If an officer's not convinced of the relationship between the petitioner and the beneficiary, but they claim to have a biological relationship (or to have children together), often the officer will suggest a DNA test, rather than simply closing the case and returning the petition for revocation. It's not suggested in every case (or even most cases), but it's very helpful when there's just not enough evidence otherwise to issue a visa.

Akinsussy:
how are you doing ma.I have gone for my interview but the issue now is that the officer that interviewed me asked that I and my dad who petitions for me should do DNA test.my fear now is that I Dont know how long it will take before all the DNA stuff is concluded so that I won't av to do another medical test.pls ma does it really take much time?or like how long can it take for the whole DNA thing to be concluded.thank you ma.

VisaOfficer:


Lots of good questions here! First off, if your father was a U.S. citizen when he filed the petition, your sister is and will always be an IR2 (unless she gets married). IR2s remain IR2s regardless of their age, unless they get married and become F3s.

Photos are good, especially if they span several years.

I don't give hints about questions. But just tell the truth and you'll be fine. Really! You don't need to act a special way; just be yourself and the officer will surely find you as charming as I do.

You can explain about your father's new address at the interview.

Good luck!