mumdearest:
Finally my NVC statusjust got ready. Im so excited ����. Thank you @Airboy333

Congratulations ��

OLAOREOFE50:
And Mine too. i am EXCITED!!!!

OLAOREOFE50:
And Mine too. i am EXCITED!!!!

Airboy333:
are u d beneficiary calling or the petitioner and what r u calling nvc to get I believe ur case is in transit

Airboy333:
best time to call early morning and close to closing hours

Airboy333:


0. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/interview.html
this link will provide information about the steps NVC takes once your case is approved by USCIS.
‭2. (603) 334-0888‬
This is the number for NVC you’ll call to obtain the case and invoice id numbers. You’ll need your USCIS case number, the full name of both the applicant and beneficiary and both birthdays in order to receive any information from them. So have that in handy. Some nvc officers will also ask for email address. If you don’t have one on file with them you can update it at this time. You can also request to add an email address to your case. They have an email address you can email to obtain information but their response time to the emails is terrible. You’d have to wait weeks, even months.
Note: if you call them and it’s been 2 weeks or more since your case has been approved with USCIS and they’re still telling you they have not received your case, hang up. Call back again then tell the next person you need to expedite your case due to severe financial loss and you were told you needed your case id number to do so. It’ll be better if the petitioner calls NVC for this information. Remember to get both the case and invoice ID number
0. https://ceac.state.gov/ceacstattracker/status.aspx once you obtain a case number from NVC, this is the link you’ll use to check the status of your case at NVC. It’ll say “At NVC” if NVC is still working on your case. “In Transit” if it is on its way to the consulate. “Ready” once the consulate has received it and this is the time they’d prefer for you to set up your interview. Though they’ll be a slight delay waiting for them. As long as your status changes to ready before your interview date you should be fine.
0. https://ceac.state.gov/GenNIV/Default.aspx This is the link you’ll use to fill out the DS-160. You can either fill this out prior to paying the $265 visa fee at GTBank or after. I’d suggest after so you can set up interview immediately after filing the DS-160.
0. http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ This is the link you’ll use to set up interview. Have this in handy with you when setting up the interview: The confirmation number/visa application number from the DS-160 confirmation page. Your receipt number from the GTBank for the visa fee you paid, the case ID number and the USCIS case number.
0. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration/nonimmigrant-visa-for-a-fiance-k-1.html#1 This link provides a guide on the steps and procedures for the K1 visa. It’ll give you information on the documentation you need to have ready, an overview or much more.
0. https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/iv-dv-supplemental/LGS-Lagos.pdf this link will provide you with the steps to take for medical exam. It’ll also have the pre-interview checklist and list of approved physicians. Please call them or rather go see them to make inquiries because the information the consulate gives online is inaccurate to what actually happens. Their hours of operation for medical exam is not what it says online. They are not open from 8am-5pm. They’re only open from 8am-10am. Make inquiries first! Call, go there! Don’t assume.
0. Here’s the information on how to obtain the police certificate : Applicants need to contact the Deputy Inspector General, Criminal Investigation Department, Nigeria Police Force, Alagbon Close, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria. The applicant should bring information regarding their full name, place and date of birth, nationality, passport number, date and place of issuance (for current passport or passport used during applicant's stay in Nigeria), exact periods of residence in Nigeria and addresses where applicant resided.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Nigeria.html This is link I got the information from.
0. You’ll need your original birth certificate and a photo copy for the interview. Also I’d advise getting the declaration of age and having that handy. My uncle said you’ll need that once you migrate here. You can obtain your birth certificate from the local government/hospital you were born in. Make sure the name on the application filed with uscis matches the name on the birth certificate. I don’t know anything about name changes so you might have to make inquiries on your own about name changes. You can obtain the declaration of age at the National Population Commission. Here’s their link with their contact info, location e.t.c http://population.gov.ng/contact-us/
0. For anything that you do throughout this process, I’d suggest having your international passport with you when you go make inquiries or go to these appointments. Get new passport photos. Remember they are only valid if you’ve gotten them done within 6 months and has not passed the 6 months gap. Also, make photocopies and also have the originals of every single document you are taking with you to your interview. People often get confused so let me elaborate on this, the DS-260 is for people filing spousal K3 visa. Their process is different. The K1 visa applicants fill out the DS-160. On the affidavit of support. The I-864 is for k3 visas/family based visas. The I-134 is for K1 visas, b1/b2 visas etc.

I hope this information helps! Good luck on your process and I wish you all the best.

mumdearest:
congratulations ........... this is good to know. my case got to NVC on 28th of March.

kaycome:

I pray so too

mumdearest:
I agree with you. People should please share updates and news to keep the thread going.
a quick question to the house, how long does NVC take to send case to Embassy? thank you .

kaycome:

I think I read it somewhere that it will take a month or so. Someone who have experience in this should help with the question

Perfecttouchade:
you are most welcome.. congratulations in advance. Stay positive and make all they request for are sent completely . Cheers

Perfecttouchade:
no , getting an RFE doesn't mean starting afresh..they need some evidence to finalize a decision to ur application, were u previously married or ur petitioner? Your petitioner will receive an hardcopy where what's been needed to conclude ur case will be stated..it might take a week to a month after u respond to the RFE and make sure the hardcopy sent to her mail goes along with ur response to the RFE..good news is that u are closer, na NVC wahala again now

Treasureprince1:
cry? Why would you cry for rfe? RFE is infact a good thing. It means your case was about to be adjudicated but they found something missing. You can’t guess what that is but trust me it will never be something huge. Sometimes it might be about an unchecked box that you just need to tick and send back, sometimes it may be about any missing document. Just be patient your petitioner will get a mail from from uscis within a week and the reason for the rfe will be there. You’ll get your NOA2 as soon as you reply the rfe and send whatever they requested to them. You’re 99.9% close to receiving your approval. All the best to you

SmartJac:
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Perfecttouchade:
u can recheck for an update, some got approvals yesterday and I believe new ones are getting theirs today .

Perfecttouchade:
Anyone in the march Filers group awaiting noa2 should check their case number, 65aprovals and 9Rfe today so far...Good luck

Somalino:


I don't care how true this is, all I have to say is Thank you, you've rekindled my hope. The waiting time is depressing

JadesolaAde:
well noted. Thank you

ottidex:
Hey Nairalanders on this K-1 VISA thread, You guy really helped me prepare as a low key Guy..However alot of Nigerians developed this Fear for USA Embassy and I swear they were all nice and professional..Everybody dey say fast and pray Crazy..
Went for my interview Yesterday and it was like a walk in the Park..
Questions:
Imagine asking what's the Name of you Fiancee?
and Where she lives ? lmao
infact even if you did not know you can just say anything close or just say the Area you'd be fine..Omo come off it..

However some confusing happened..

I was missing a Police report of A country I had lived in before and The VISA officer said Congratulations on your Trip..and asked I go get that Police report..But she still gave me a white paper while saying Congrats (White O) ..I then asked the information lady she said I should provide that Document and then the VISA will be given..My own is why didnt they just give the VISA and asked me to provide the Doc later..

Also nobody Talks about when you get the Actual VISA stamped on ur Nigerian Passport. Thanks.

@Lakeside4ng @LegitBachelor @Airboy333 @SmartJac #Olamitunposi

Treasureprince1:
For those of us currently going through the k1 process, i know the timeline is now crazy, please hang in there. Covid-19 really messed up the timeline. A journey of 5-7 months precovid now takes several months. I’m so sure everything will be fine. All the best to everyone of us

SmartJac:
Guys please did the NVC time frame change from 2-4 weeks for Nigerian K1 visa? Am not sure but someone posted on Visa journey that it takes 12 months from NVC to Embassy and that information sounds strange.

mumdearest:
Nothing yet but hopeful it will happen soonest. NOA 1 March 17.


NOA 1 was March 16. I await my good news soonest

lily156:
Search for "NIGERIA/AMERICA IMMIGRANT VISA PROCESS FOR CR1/IR1 CR2/IR2 K1/AOS/ROC/F1-F4" on Facebook. The whatsapp is a private one and they are only adding spousal applicants now ... I don't know why.

SmartJac:
Copied from Visa journey:

For those interested and still waiting for NOA-2..... I came across an open forum USCIS is having virtually on ZOOM Feb 2. You can ask questions in advance by Jan 28th. It will be lead by the USCIS Director. This can be your chance to respectfully ask about the K1 delay. You can sign up at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (govdelivery.com)



You will get the zoom link in a couple of hours



Hello, thanks for this update. How can I access the zoom link.

Thank you

Airboy333:
Lol no get Bp oo.. which month did u send out d I-129f

Somalino:



I'm on the same page with you. Mine was received since April 2021. Don't know of the recipet number and case number are same.