Mandem101:
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Correct !!!! . I also confirmed from a DEC 2022 DQ Lagos consulate person. So We are left with January 2023 till September 2023 DQ. Means Mr /Mrs Eakilohmen is next on the queue for September/October Interview Letter for November Interview Date. Lagos may gracious it covers till march/April Date (Thinking aloud)

Any idea if next set IL could reach April 2023 DQ? If not, can April 2023 DQ get IL by Nov and Interview in Dec?

eakhilomen:
Is there anyone with Dec 2022 or Jan 2023 still awaiting IL.

Please let's know

I don't think anyone with 2022 DQ is still waiting. I stand to be corrected though.

Jannyfranc:
Pls how do i join the telegramgroup

Pm please

Jannyfranc:
@ adedammy is there watapp for people awaiting interview?

There is no whatsApp but a telegram group. The challenge is we have other Nigerians doing consular processing outside Lagos and also few non Nigerians in the group.

Mandem101:


Oga me in your findings, please let us know the last dates that have received IL. i know i know its a herculean task, this go help the ministry of permutation ,combination and differential of IL dates

I think they stopped at Dec 2022. I already had private chats with people with DQ of Dec 2022, Jan and Feb 2023. The person with Dec 2022 DQ confirmed receipt of IL last night for mid Oct.

MatthewProf:
Congratulations Koldfuzhion and all the best in your interview.

@adedammy009, please let us know when you receive your IL, so we can tactically calculate/predict ours

I am April 2023 DQ. Many seniors dey my front o

Koldfuzhion:


I've just received an IL from the Lagos Consulate for 3rd week in October 2023. EB2-NIW. Priority Date: Feb 2022, DQ: September 2022. Hopefully others also received ILs.

This is good news. Congratulations and wishing you the best at your interview.

eakhilomen:


PD May '21
DQ Jan '23

PD Nov 2022
DQ April 2023

Koldfuzhion:


Very nice! Thanks for sharing.

Hi, any update regarding interview?

oliverjiad:
Good evening

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pstfrancis:
Gurus in the house, I will appreciate your support in putting in my wife’s application. Pls is there anyone in the house that can be my guide. I will so much appreciate. Thanks to all the gurus. My wife finished her PhD last year, and am thinking we can try this route. Waiting for any response.

PM...

mayowa94:
Already in the 10th month

Nothing has a certain timeline in the journey. Hang in there, it will come and will not tarry.

Sheila27:
Good evening everyone
Please can someone tell me how to locate voyavisa office here in Lagos

From Obalende or CMS, board bus going to Eko hotel and alight at Eko hotel roundabout (last bus stop). The office is about 6 minutes walk from the bus stop. Best wishes

mayowa94:
Please how long does it take to get approval from DOL?

Maybe 6 - 8 months...

Mandem101:


I.are you referring to interview letter or your petition/documents is/are yet to be transferred to NVC ?
II. what centre is your document been processed through? Texas or Nebraska processing centre. 5 months of NVC reviewing document seem absurd. Though Texas processing centre is known to be annoying with sending docs to NVC, nonetheless, Contact your attorney /petitioner and use the public enquiry form at NVC.
III. further suggestions is dependent on response of the above question.

MAY 2023 VISA Processing by POST vs FSC
@Koldfuzhion @Adedammy009 @Adidee no progress with E-2 issuance at lagos post, though E-2 Applicants of Nigerian descent/ birthplace are been issued in the same time frame. . any update from you guys ?

No interview letter yet. The issuance based on birthplace could be as a result of Nigerians residing outside Nigeria and doing consular processing from there.

Mummytie23:


Thanks for your response! Family of 7, that's really encouraging for us.
But please, do you mean we won't need a proof of fund at this NVC stage or through out - even at the interview stage?

You don't need POF at NVC or interview stage. However, you will need some money to settle accomodation and other things before you land a job. It is good to have a few thousand dollars saved

Adidee:


Oh wow! Narrowly escaped the retrogression date.
PD sept 2021
DQ December 2022

Hopefully we ‘l get the IL soon

Any news on IL yet? How come you DQ like 15 months after PD? Guess approval took quite sometime.

Jannyfranc:
I need a guide on eb2 niw interview, pls help.

From an EB1 that I know who interviewed last year. It was all formalities and chit chat....then documents verification.
Basically it was easy.
Have you received IL? Best wishes in your interview.

eakhilomen:
Hi
Did anybody receive IL in May 2023 for EB2 NIW

It is quite frustrating that it is taking quite long to receive IL in Lagos. People in London embassy that are current receives IL within 70 days of DQ.

Mandem101:

is your PD current?

Not yet....you?

Mandem101:


Based on preference, trying to clear backlog of other category should be the other way round EB-1 -> EB-2 -> EB-3 but you never know the way the embassy -NVC allocate appointment . If last fiscal year is anything to go by, there may be increased EB-2 allocation by end of this fiscal year (August/September IL for October interview) . The last time there was no visa issued at the post was September 2022, The next month had the highest IL for EB-2 for that fiscal year. Let's see what happens. Money on August/september for IL.

Fingers crossed 🤞

Koldfuzhion:


Does anyone know why there were no EB-2 visas issued by Lagos Consulate in March?

I don't know really but I notice that high numbers of EB3 visas were issued. Maybe they had to clear EB3 backlog. Anyway, these are all speculations

Jannyfranc:
Please I need someone to share his/her experience on Interview for Eb2 NIW category.Please help.

Have you received interview letter (IL)? If yes, how long did it take from documentation qualified (DQ) to IL. Thanks

ayo23us:
Hi all,

Thank you for the great job on this thread. I am interested in the NIW EB2. I have a Ph.D. in a STEM course, about a decade of experience in lecturing/research, and published at least 63 articles with 990 citations in google scholar. My friends in the US introduced me to the NIW. Please any advice on how to embark on this journey?

Thanks!

I think you should apply for EB1. It is current for rest of the world (ROW).

Koldfuzhion:


Not yet. Still waiting...

Eweh...any idea of the DQ getting interview. I see they are issuing the visa though only 1 was issued in February 2023. The numbers should increase in March.

Koldfuzhion:


I have been DQ since September 2022. Waiting for an interview at the Lagos Embassy...

Have you received IL yet as I see you have DQ for up to 6 months now. Thanks

ogawisdom:



Any help on this will be appreciated 👍

I found this link on another group which I think could be helpful. It contains samples of petition and recommendation formats for the EB2-NIW application.

https://1drv.ms/f/s!Ar4JnLllo336hKlt-HYeijBIVewnuQ

All the best.

fOFT:

Thanks @adedammy009, I appreciate you comment.
I believe January 1, 2024, is realistic because I will be filing from outside Nigeria.
I have attended about three webinars, and 7-8 applicants got their I-140 approved on average in 70–75 days (not expedited applications).
If the trend continues, I will get the visa in the next month (ember months) and move to the US on or before January 1, 2024.
For my B2 visa, I submitted my DS-160 form two days before my visa appointment (this is another reason to be optimistic about the planned date).

I am rooting for you. I also got approved in less than 50 days (notice date), and not premium processing.
All the best in the process.

fOFT:

We can exchange knowledge if you work in STEM.
So far, I've written four (4) reference letters (recommendation letters)
I'm working on my letter and expect to finish it by this time next week (31/03/2023).)

I will equally send to two of my friends to help double-check. (so as to implement their feeback)
Finally, I will submit everything to my personal lawyer to double-check before sending to USCIS in April.
Hopefully, I'll be in the United States by January 1, 2024.

Just to encourage you on the journey and say it is doable. I also want to say your set date to be in the US looks quite ambitious to me but I must commend your faith. All the best in the process.

Gratefulme:
Hello everyone. A principal applicant and his dependants had their interview same day and got approved. He now wants to travel alone while his dependants will join him few months later.

My question is, will there be a problem at the port of entry? Is this a risk not worth taking?

Thanks in advance

The principal applicant must land before or same time as dependants. Dependants must land before visa expiration but not earlier than the principal applicant.. .that's around 6 months from medical.
Dependants will not have any issue so far the visa is still valid even if the principal applicant landed earlier.
Best wishes.

Good day all,
I saw this on a Facebook group I joined and I hope this will motivate us all on this journey. Wishing us all speed.