Hi VO,

Hello Sir/Madam

Few months ago i appeal the US Embassy to delay my visa; due my family members sickness; they delayed the visa; now they requested me again for a medical exam; while my my problem is still exist and let the embassy know that i can't travel now please provide me some more time; now finaly i have checked my visa status which is changed to the following

Section 203(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act requires that your registration be canceled and any petition approved on your behalf canceled, if you do not apply for your immigrant visa within one year of being advised to do so.

You were advised of this requirement over 1 year ago, but we have not received a response from you since then. As a result, your application for a visa has been canceled and any petition approved on your behalf has also been canceled.

Your application may be reinstated and any petition revalidated if, within one year, you can establish that your failure to pursue your immigrant visa application was due to circumstances beyond your control. Please provide a written statement to the Embassy or Consulate outlining the circumstances beyond your control and noting that you still wish to pursue this visa petition.
For more information, please visit TRAVEL.STATE.GOV.
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What to now do i provide any letter of statement or what

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Khalid123:
Hello Sir/Madam

Few months ago i appeal the US Embassy to delay my visa; due my family members sickness; they delayed the visa; now they requested me again for a medical exam; while my my problem is still exist and let the embassy know that i can't travel now please provide me some more time; now finaly i have checked my visa status which is changed to the following

Section 203(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act requires that your registration be canceled and any petition approved on your behalf canceled, if you do not apply for your immigrant visa within one year of being advised to do so.

You were advised of this requirement over 1 year ago, but we have not received a response from you since then. As a result, your application for a visa has been canceled and any petition approved on your behalf has also been canceled.

Your application may be reinstated and any petition revalidated if, within one year, you can establish that your failure to pursue your immigrant visa application was due to circumstances beyond your control. Please provide a written statement to the Embassy or Consulate outlining the circumstances beyond your control and noting that you still wish to pursue this visa petition.
For more information, please visit TRAVEL.STATE.GOV.
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What to now do i provide any letter of statement or what

Best

You will need to apply for a reinstatement. Write LagosIV@state.gov with your circumstances and you will be given instructions on how to move forward with the reinstatement application. Generally, it comes down to circumstances beyond your control which prevented you from continuing your case. Note that this is a very high bar and reinstatement requests are rarely granted. However, there is no harm in trying.

Regards,
VO

AntyLydia:
Hi VO,

I have interview schedule for sometime this month. I am hearing impaired and would love to come for the interview with my hearing aid as I do not have any interpreter at the moment. The problem is, my hearing aid is remotely controlled with a gadget that looks like a small phone although it has no screen and keys. will I be allowed to attend the interview with my hearing aid and its remote control or are these among the electronic gadgets that are not allowed into the interview hall?

Disclose this when you arrive. You may need to go undergo extra screening. If you're not able to bring the device into the room, ask the officer to turn up the sound. If you're still not able to hear us, we have a special interview room which can get very loud. In short, you will be OK.

Regards,
VO

LOT111:
Dear VO
My husband is a green card holder , we got married January and he will be due for citizenship by December this year.
He thinks waiting for his naturalization OR six months before that means by June before filing for me will make it faster than filing now, he thinks the petition might be abandoned.

I can't give you visa guidance. Your choice is either F2A (spouse of a legal permanent resident) or CR1 (spouse of U.S. citizen married less than two years). There are pros and cons to both. An immigration lawyer might be better able to assist you.

Regards,
VO

Dear VO,
My priority date is 04 Apr 2011 and I have an LGS number from NVC. I am of category F3 Immigration Visa. Last year a family friend whose priority date was 2009 was invited and is currently in the US. Last year I was in the US with my immediate family for Thanksgiving with my mother and I have since returned . My questions are:
1. Do I have to wait for my priority date to become current?
2. If yes, when is it likely to become current if truly 2009 was called. The bulleting cuurently is on 2005, so I really do not get what's happening
3. Someone advised I apply for change of status since I have a valid US visa - your professional advise here?
Thanks.

Good day visa officer,my name is Erinle.my question goes like this,my wife filed for me in 2013,I was dinied a visa under section 221g in 2015.and sent back to the state for further review after the notice of intent to revocked my wife submitted all the evidences in September 2016,on January 9th 2017 my wife mail the USCIS to withdraw my case.and the case was reaffirmed on 8th of February 2017 the uscis mail the approver and the withdraw letter to the NVC.and she call them to know what is going on about the case.and they
told her it under administative
.and they also asked her if she is withdrawing from the case and she told them(that) that was before the case was reaffirmed.and they should forget about the withdrawal and proceed with the approver.what are the chances of getting the visa are they going to proceed or revoke the approver pls kindly help me on this question and what to do to secure the visa approver thanks bless you,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,I find out why she withdraw my case in the first place was because she is 8 month pregnant with another man in the state without devoice me and what is the chances for me to travel in the future if at all they revoke the approver can I apply for B1 B2.and to devoice her bless you.

marketgirl:
Dear VO,
My priority date is 04 Apr 2011 and I have an LGS number from NVC. I am of category F3 Immigration Visa. Last year a family friend whose priority date was 2009 was invited and is currently in the US. Last year I was in the US with my immediate family for Thanksgiving with my mother and I have since returned . My questions are:
1. Do I have to wait for my priority date to become current?
2. If yes, when is it likely to become current if truly 2009 was called. The bulleting cuurently is on 2005, so I really do not get what's happening
3. Someone advised I apply for change of status since I have a valid US visa - your professional advise here?
Thanks.

1. Yes, you have to wait for your priority date to become current. This is in another 5 years or so.
2. Without knowing the details of your family friend's case, he was probably an F1. F1's from 2009 are current.
3. I can't advise you on this question. Consult with an immigration attorney.

Regards,
VO

anuwor:
Good day visa officer,my name is Erinle.my question goes like this,my wife filed for me in 2013,I was dinied a visa under section 221g in 2015.and sent back to the state for further review after the notice of intent to revocked my wife submitted all the evidences in September 2016,on January 9th 2017 my wife mail the USCIS to withdraw my case.and the case was reaffirmed on 8th of February 2017 the uscis mail the approver and the withdraw letter to the NVC.and she call them to know what is going on about the case.and they
told her it under administative
.and they also asked her if she is withdrawing from the case and she told them(that) that was before the case was reaffirmed.and they should forget about the withdrawal and proceed with the approver.what are the chances of getting the visa are they going to proceed or revoke the approver pls kindly help me on this question and what to do to secure the visa approver thanks bless you,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,I find out why she withdraw my case in the first place was because she is 8 month pregnant with another man in the state without devoice me and what is the chances for me to travel in the future if at all they revoke the approver can I apply for B1 B2.and to devoice her bless you.

This reads like a bad soap opera. By law, a petition is immediately and irrevocably withdrawn upon receipt of a proper termination request. Send us a note if this is what you want to do. As to the visitor visa to divorce her, you can apply for one.

Regards,
VO

Antonio96151:
Tthanks V.O The question is when i was applying for visiting visa and student visa i use her as a friend because she is the one sponsoring me will this affect my K1 visa in anyway?

The officer will have these records and make a determination as to its impact on your application.

Regards,
VO

Dear VO
My immigrant interview is coming up soon and I want to know if it's OK to attend it with an expired police report. Got it in Dec. Last year and it just expired 2 days ago as per the Nigerian 3months validity. Someone said its still OK to attend the interview with it but I want to know your take on this since you are an authority in this area.
Your response will be highly appreciated. Thank you

How do I apply for interview to the embassy this is frustrating!!! how do I submit my documents to the embassy please help me out.. Before I break down

keep up the good work VO

Dear VO, thanks for the support you render on this thread. My mum finally collected her returning resident visa.

P406:
Dear VO
My immigrant interview is coming up soon and I want to know if it's OK to attend it with an expired police report. Got it in Dec. Last year and it just expired 2 days ago as per the Nigerian 3months validity. Someone said its still OK to attend the interview with it but I want to know your take on this since you are an authority in this area.
Your response will be highly appreciated. Thank you

Yes, you may come to the interview with an expired police report, but a visa cannot be issued if the police report is more than one year old. In other words, from our point of view, police reports are valid for one year from the date of issuance, so your police report should still be valid for U.S. immigration purposes.

Your interviewing officer will determine if your report is acceptable or not.

Regards,
VO

flyhigh1881:
Dear VO, thanks for the support you render on this thread. My mum finally collected her returning resident visa.

Congratulations!

Good day visa officer thanks for the assistant, pls can I include our wedding picture and some evidences along with the notice thanks bless you .my full name is (Erinle Oludare Adeniyi)and here is my case number (msc1490024643) thanks bless you.

dozydre:
Good day VO, my case became current from the visa bulletin released today. Pls. How long will it take NVC to send my file down and the date to be interviewed?

Thank you

As noted many times, any question that begins "How long" if you have not yet had a visa interview should be directed to USCIS.

Regards,
VO

anuwor:
Good day visa officer thanks for the assistant, pls can I include our wedding picture and some evidences along with the notice thanks bless you .my full name is (---)and here is my case number (---) thanks bless you.

Bring whatever evidence you feel helps support the relationship under consideration. I also do not recommend posting real information on any public forum. Therefore, I have deleted your original post.

Regards,
VO

Hi VO,
We do appreciate your invaluable response you give out here on this forum....It is indeed priceless,thank you so much.
Sir/ma,I will love to ask if i do not need to exercise any fear of people names omission on the guest list.I have read somewhere that on the day of interview some people's names were not on the list and were told they had been rescheduled for other dates without being given any prior notice.My son and I have an F2A interview scheduled for 23rd March at 6.30 am...Or is there any way one can ascertain it is confirmed apart from the interview letter gotten through email?Thank you.

VisaOfficer:


Disclose this when you arrive. You may need to go undergo extra screening. If you're not able to bring the device into the room, ask the officer to turn up the sound. If you're still not able to hear us, we have a special interview room which can get very loud. In short, you will be OK.

Regards,
VO

Thanks for your reply.

Respected Sir, i did my medical graduation from Pakistan in 1991, and now i am in the process of filling the DS 260 online application form for F4 family based immigration. there are 2 questions on DS 260 form for which i want your help
1) Do you seek to enter the United States for the purpose of performing skilled or unskilled labor but have not yet been certified by the Secretary of Labor? what should i answer yes or no

2)Are you a graduate of a foreign medical school seeking to perform medical services in the United States but have not yet passed the National Board of Medical Examiners examination or its equivalent? yes or NO
Pls help me in this regard
i will be oblidged

bleek147:
Good morning sir,

please I want to ask if I can still use the previous medical result I did last year during when I went for the interview for k1 visa . and that is about 7 months ago sir. please I want to know if I Can use it for this cr1 visa we are expecting soon now sir.

thank you

No, your medical will no longer be valid. Most medicals are only good for six months and some are only good for three months. You will need a new medical which you should get at least two weeks before your interview. Alternatively, you may wait until after your interview. Of course, if you wait until after your interview, there will be some some delay in issuing your visa.

Regards,
VO

mukhtarsadiq:
Respected Sir, i did my medical graduation from Pakistan in 1991, and now i am in the process of filling the DS 260 online application form for F4 family based immigration. there are 2 questions on DS 260 form for which i want your help
1) Do you seek to enter the United States for the purpose of performing skilled or unskilled labor but have not yet been certified by the Secretary of Labor? what should i answer yes or no

2)Are you a graduate of a foreign medical school seeking to perform medical services in the United States but have not yet passed the National Board of Medical Examiners examination or its equivalent? yes or NO
Pls help me in this regard
i will be oblidged

You should consult with an immigration attorney. I cannot help you fill out your visa application.

Regards,
VO

bodescous:
Hi VO,
We do appreciate your invaluable response you give out here on this forum....It is indeed priceless,thank you so much.
Sir/ma,I will love to ask if i do not need to exercise any fear of people names omission on the guest list.I have read somewhere that on the day of interview some people's names were not on the list and were told they had been rescheduled for other dates without being given any prior notice.My son and I have an F2A interview scheduled for 23rd March at 6.30 am...Or is there any way one can ascertain it is confirmed apart from the interview letter gotten through email?Thank you.

They should bring the invitation documents to be checked during intake. These are the emails sent by us scheduling you and everyone else's interviews. You may write us at LagosIV@state.gov to ensure everyone is on the list.

Remember only those people applying for a visa will be allowed into the building unless assistance is required for very young, very old, or handicapped applicants.

Regards,
VO

Good evening sir, I have an interview sometime this month for returning resident status I am a green card holder and I'm also 16 I have an SSN and my mom lived in the States with both documents I was outside the states for more than six years but it wasn't my fault and I tried so much to get in but I couldn't I was asked to bring a police report which I got and a hospital check up which I'll get I was also asked to get an affidavit of support which my mom in the states is filling out I was asked to bring pictures of me and my mom and a birth certificate which got burnt in a fire in a different country which I have the fire report.I've been for the first part of the interview a few months back which was approved just barely because I was a minor please sir is there a chance I'll get my returning status I really need to go back to school thank u God bless you

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Baldur:
Hello sir,

I am a Nigerian currently studying on F1 visa in the US. I've been dating a US citizen that I met here for over a year now, and having met her family and asked for her hand in marriage, we are engaged now. We would like to get married in a few months, and her family wants me to do a "visa adjustment" to become a permanent resident, and ensure we do not get separated by immigration issues after my program, but I am not sure about this process or what it entails.

Please, what would be the best way to proceed now? All the information I am finding online is about US aliens currently in another country (like Nigeria) and trying to come into the US. Must I come back to Nigeria first before applying for the adjustment? Or before the wedding?

Also, if this adjustment occurs, and I later apply to become a citizen, will I still be a citizen of Nigeria as well or will the eventual US citizenship mean that I need to renounce the Nigerian one?

Thanks a lot

You should consult with an immigration attorney. I cannot guide you through the immigrant visa application process.

Regards,
VO