SodaWings1900:
Warm greetings to everyone in this very enlightening thread. I'm new to NL, also in the waiting line for EB2 interview in Lagos and I just came across this and read through all 38 pages...phew! Many, many thanks to the creator @NotsonewMary and to everyone else for your contributions and sharing all of your journeys. To all reading this, I just want you to know that your submissions here, no matter how small it may seem to you, might be the very piece of information that completely changes someone's life (or even an entire family) out there. So kudos again guys, may God reward everyone richly!!

Specifically, I'm E22 category. My husband already got his EB2 green card and last year we did the follow-to-join process for mine. Since it's follow to join, I was able to retain the same PD as his own, which is Jan. 2019. I just got DQ this March 2024 and now waiting for IL. I wonder if my PD of 2019 will mean anything in how quickly I can expect my IL but with what I've read here so far I'm so worried the wait might be long

If anyone has any helpful info, it will be much appreciated. In the meantime, I'm following along here and wishing everyone great success this year!

Congratulations to your husband on his green card approval. Lagos embassy sent interview letter (IL) for EB visa for the remaining 2022 DQs on Sept 1, 2023, but the interviews were later conducted in Jan 2024, after 2 postponements. That said, I think you should get IL when they send the next batch. Nobody knows when that will be but we all are optimistic it will drop sooner or later.
Best wishes.

adedammy009:

Guess you mean Nov 14, 2023. Well, just to give an estimate...don't hold me by my words, only NVC knows better.
By next VB (April 2024), it should move up to 3 months - Feb 21, 2023 (new quarter, as it looks like NVC allows more movement of the dates quaterly). Then a week movement each for May to June 2024 VB (let assume a month movement, which takes the date to March 21, 2023. Then July 2024 VB, we anticipate 3 months movement again, which can take the date to June 2023....then the trend continues

Movement in April 2024 VB was close to 2 months. Not bad.

uduafemhe24:


It will do you more good to use someone who lives in the US. I applied from Nigeria without a lawyer, though I got RFE, but I got approved. I have been waiting for IL for over 6 months now since my DQ.

Congratulations on your approval and DQ. When is your DQ?. People from Jan 2023 DQ are all awaiting IL.

koreanlord:
Hello guys, I am in the third year of my PHD...

Would it be necessary to also add the evaluated copy of my PhD transcript? Cos It seems as though uncompleted programs could be evaluated on the IEE portal

Should i just send only my masters documents to uscis?

Cc Adedammy009
NotsonewMary

Hi
Sorry for the late reply. I think your question have been answered. Just include as many evidence as possible which could be transcript, manuscripts ( published and under review), poster presentations, conferences attended, as many reference letters as possible.
Best wishes.

mechango:
Friends,

Do you have any idea on when PD date of November 14 for EBE-2 NIW category may become current. It appears it might be a long ride

Guess you mean Nov 14, 2023. Well, just to give an estimate...don't hold me by my words, only NVC knows better.
By next VB (April 2024), it should move up to 3 months - Feb 21, 2023 (new quarter, as it looks like NVC allows more movement of the dates quaterly). Then a week movement each for May to June 2024 VB (let assume a month movement, which takes the date to March 21, 2023. Then July 2024 VB, we anticipate 3 months movement again, which can take the date to June 2023....then the trend continues

Adnman:
Hello everyone, I have done WES evaluation but I have not received the report yet. Is it possible to include unofficial WES evaluation report, which I downloaded from my dashboard, along with my EB2 NIW petition? I chose standard delivery method while applying for the credential evaluation.

Pls can someone help me with the link for any telegram group for EB categories?

Well done with doing the evaluation. Standard delivery will mess you up if your delivery address isn't a US address and it may never arrive (mine did not arrive till date, since June 2022).
I suggest you re-order the report using a US address and Standard delivery or pay the courier fees, which is of course higher and deliver outside the US with ease.
Best wishes.

wole001:


Bro no worry, I just got their notice mail too at 13:30. 😂

Una dey hustle 60 days notification when we all dey expect IL. The notification is good but IL is better...hahaha

eakhilomen:


Do you have IL now?
IR1 is getting letter for May 2023 DQ

Ours will come and will not tarry. We shouldnt expect any IL this month. Hopefully from Feb or March.

Koldfuzhion:


The interview went well, I received the visa approval. I got to the Lagos consulate 30mins before the interview time. The CGI folks checked my appointment letter to ensure that I was scheduled for the day. Once confirmed, I was allowed in and told to arrange my documents in the order described in the interview invitation mail.

When I got into the visa hall. I was initially called for document verification at a window. All of my original documents were collected including my original school certificates. These were compared with the information that I submitted to NVC which had been mailed to them.

Once done, I was told to sit and wait till my number was called. There was no particular order to the way that applicants were called for the interview with the consular officers. After an hour, I was called by one of the officers.Below are some of the questions he asked:

Have you ever lived in any other country for more than 6 months?
Are you currently employed and where do you work?
How many years of experience do you have?
Where are you going to in the US and what are you going to do there?
Do you have any professional certifications along with your academic credentials?
Have you ever changed your name?
Do you have other dependents that aren't applying with you?

Once he was done with his notes, he mentioned that I had been approved and he gave me a white slip. He held on to my passport, but returned all my original documents that I had submitted during the initial screening.

The main takeaway is that even though the consular officer is not readjudicating the petition, they're validating the legitimacy of the application from an immigration perspective.

Most importantly, ensure that you're consistent in all of the information provided, as I saw a lot of people get entangled by providing inconsistent or incomplete information to the consular which led to the dreaded 221g refusal.

Wishing you all the best in your journey.

Congratulations on your visa approval and thanks for the detailed update.
Best wishes moving forward.

Aku660:
Congratulations! This is the news I've been longing for. It gives assurance to those of us who are waiting for IL. Did they give reasons for the delay in interview?

I am sure you wouldnt be interested in the reason for delay in interview once you received IL and get your visa approved.

Icesnow:
Are we evaluating our highest degree or both Bachelors and Masters? Thanks

Highest of course!

kaysy:


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Camry 2014 - N2.360m
Rav4 2014 - N2.750m

For the Army Colour, prepare to settle within N50,000 to N100,000 at the Terminal Gate before exit. RORO Shipment is prefarable.




No system value for this vehicle yet, We will go for manual valuation, however budget around N7.823m



2010-2013 GLK 350 - N4.6m
2010-2014 Acura RDX - N4.050m
2013-2015 Mazda CX 5 - N2.8m each.



Highlander 2012 - N3.6m
sienna 2008 - N3.3m
Corolla 2015 - N2.380m

How much to clear 2009 Rav4

TinFoil100:


going through the thread, could not help but address this case of ignorance. The 90% based in Nigeria statement is confusing , unnecessary, silly and low yield info at best. It is ignorant statement like this that affects engagement on this thread. I would have expected mary to address this issue better than the lukewarm way it was addressed.Anyways, If you don't want consulate cases here, Visajourney and discord page no far.



There was the usual 60 day reminder sent back on Dec 29th per usual everyone affected kept mum . For better update, everyone need to chip in. I am sure everyone got notified. @Koldfuzhion @Dmowumi @rajkuman and others with interview dates in January any update on interview? IF IL is to be sent expect 4th week January -1st week february for March interview dates.Else, the winter continues

Well said, but you sounded angry. Take it easy bro.

NotsonewMary:


Thanks again!.
Yes, I believe EB categories get a straight 10-year GC, and one can apply for citizenship after 5years or you can choose to keep renewing the GC if not interested in citizenship.

Thank you.

Taal17:

GC without conditions/restrictions is 10yrs regardless of the category you filed with

Thank you.

NotsonewMary:


Thanks!, 10year Greencard in hand already, I’m still soaking it all in lol, haven’t even had a real celebration per se haha.

@Assisting applicants for a fee; This is a request that I receive time and time again from willing applicants and I might consider sometime in the very near future. However, I’ll say No, AT THIS TIME.
I just think I’ll need to put more “legal” structures in place, especially if I’ll consider going public with a venture like that.🙂

P.S; No be say I no like money oh, cos I see people cashing out big time on this, and they don’t even understand the rudiments of the whole process that well sef, fingers crossed sha🤞🏽😀, I guess I’m just not ready right now.

Glad your card arrived. Was wondering why 10 years when your category is not IR1. Does EB categories get 10 years GC now?

Regarding rendering petition filing services, I understand you might not be ready for that now which is fine. Hopefully, when you do in the future, you will make it public.
Best wishes.

NotsonewMary:


Hi, I completed the whole process myself, didn’t use a lawyer.

And yes, an approval is very much possible without recommendation letter(s).
I think it depends on the applicant’s profile. Some applicants already have a really superb professional profile and very weighty proposed endeavor, that even without recommendation letters they are good to go.

My opinion; If an applicant thinks or believes that getting recommendation letters adds value to their application, then by all means go for it!

Congratulations once again on your I-485 approval, and hope your physical green card has arrived.
Are you available to assist or help prospective applicants draft a petition for a fee? I think it isnt a bad thing to consider if you have the time.

Koldfuzhion:


Congrats NotsonewMary! This is well deserved! Thanks for opening up this thread to help others on their journey through this process.

Best of luck!

Any update with your interview. How did it go?
Awaiting the goodnews!

Jannyfranc:
Can you port to Eb1 from Eb2 while you are already waiting for interview?

I think you can port PD, not categories. You still have to submit petition for the category you want. For instance, if you already have an approved EB2-NIW with Dec 2022 PD, you can file petition for EB1 in Dec 2023, get approved and port PD to Dec 2022. Of course, this porting favors people from China and India mostly as they have a very long wait time to be current.

Okunrimeta:
Like someone said, use zillow.com realtor.com to check prices. It will surely range anywhere from $900 to $1700 monthly depending on zip codes and environment.

Thank you.

Aku660:
Has anyone receive IL from Lagos consulate for January 2024?

My PD August 2022

DQ April 2023.

The wait is not easy.

Those that got the last batch of IL (sent Sept 1, 2023) are yet to have their interview as the date have been changed several times. Their new date is this month. Hopefully, that batch is attended to this month, then we can expect the release of IL.

Okunrimeta:
Sure ! I live within the DFW metroplex. Here has alot of African/Nigerians concentration with loads of naija food. Great weather for the most part of the year too. Its all good! I would advise new migrants coming in from naija or UK to see Texas as an option.

How is the living cost and job opportunities there.
Regarding accomodation, what the the price range to rent 2 bed 2 bath or 3 bed 2 bath apartment. Thanks

NotsonewMary:


Hi, thank you!

No, it is not. However, it is recommended and has become the ‘norm’ for a lot of applicants. I submitted a CV and/or documented professional profile for all of my recommenders along with the letters.

Some of your recommenders e.g well published professors, might already have their CV online (as was the case for one of mine). Alternatively, you can download and print out a copy of their LinkedIn profiles.

Essentially, the CV going with the letters just helps the reviewing officer to see the accomplishments of your recommender to show their expertise in your field and how they are well-positioned to recommend you.

P.S;Ideally, the first paragraph of your recommendation letter should be a brief intro of your recommender’s professional profile.

Hope this is helpful.🤗

Did you file yourself or used a lawyer? If yes, which did you use. Some of us did not have to submit a recommendation letter to get an approved petition though...and of course, we use a lawyer (Ellis Porter).

AIT1:


Thanks. The string of information is definitely helpful to me.

Please, do they contact the referee by mail or by phone call? You know how our Nigeria professors are always slow to responding to mails or even checking their emails. That’s my fear.

Not necessarily....

NotsonewMary:


Thanks for this!, just forwarded to a friend who is in the same scenario, though her spouse is currently in the UK.

**************************

In other related news, the big eagle landed this week!🎉. I received approval notification for my I-485 (Greencard application).
Fun Fact: I-485 approval came exactly a year after I-140 approval. So, yes! another even greater Christmas gift in 2023.❤️

Thanks to everyone that has contributed to this thread that I started just to create awareness while I was waiting on USCIS decision for my application. I remain committed to creating awareness to people about this legal immigration pathway.

IF I do decide to, I might start a YouTube channel or Instagram page to create more content about EB Greencards (been on my mind for a while now), but fingers crossed.

Anyways, this phase is done and I am deeply grateful to God for it. We go again for the bigger eagle (citizenship application) in 5 years, God willing🙏🏽.

This is goodnews and congratulations to you. What a timely Christmas gift indeed.

Maryeama:
Such an interesting read so far but I have not gotten what I need.
My husband's I-140 has been approved but he is in the US while I am in Nigeria with our daughter. What's the way to go. Am I doing consular processing for myself and our daughter? I have searched and searched but still not getting it. I'd appreciate any information that can help. Thank you.

Please help me with the link to the telegram channel too. My email is oyindamolamariam@gmail.com

Congratulations to your hubby.
See and read the link below.
https://www.uscis.gov/family/bring-children-to-live-in-the-US
Check the "following to join benefits" tab.

Read more about the "follow to join" process. I think he will need to file i824 with his i485.

Best wishes.

Mandem101:


LAsgidi embassy and NVC #DeyPlay

CR1/IR1 categories in Lagos has been receiving steady IL. They even sent out IL to them today, even though today is Thanksgiving holiday in the US. Even the EB categories they sent IL since Sept 1, they are yet to have the interview.

Is this an intentional way of slowing down the EB visa processes. Guess they will send next batch of EB IL after those with ID have had their interviews. Till then, we just keep speculating while we keep our minds distracted with other things.

Wishing everyone on this journey godspeed.

Koldfuzhion:


Mumps
Measles
Rubella
Polio
Tetanus and diphtheria
Pertussis
Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib)
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Rotavirus
Meningococcal disease
Varicella
Pneumococcal disease
Seasonal influenza

I got 5 shots. Don't remember which ones specifically.

Okay thanks

Koldfuzhion:


Yes it does. I had to get most of the shots again, is probably why it was more expensive.

Can you remember the vaccine names? If yes, how many.

Koldfuzhion:


It cost me around 40k at Q-life, but cost depends on the number and type of vaccines you take.

Thanks. I actually found someone on family group that paid 28k for vaccination. Guess the prices vary based on shots given.

Koldfuzhion:


I just got a similar email from Lagos IV. It's now bordering on the ridiculous!

I guess you must have had your medical by now. Any idea of the vaccination cost at Qlife or IOM?

Thanks

rajkuman:
My EB2 visa interview has been rescheduled 3 times now, October, November, now January. Does anyone have similar issues?

I guess you must have had your medical by now. Any idea of the vaccination cost at Qlife or IOM?

Thanks