₦airaland Forum

VisaOfficer:
I am enjoying my time in Nigeria, thank you. We can't move around too much but from what I've seen it is quite wonderful. I have been to Benin City and Ibadan and out west to the border with Benin. OK, so the border with Benin is not so wonderful, but it is still fascinating.

Regarding DNA, you are not required to do DNA, but it is in your interest to do so if requested. Since you do not yet have an interview at the Consulate, it sounds like USCIS requested DNA. This generally means that the documentation you provided does not meet the preponderance of evidence that is required to move forward with the petition. DNA is time-consuming and expensive for all parties. That is why we do not ask for it unless as a last resort.

There is no way to "avoid" it. You should bring proof of your relationship including photos from birth through the present, school records, birth certificates, baptismal records, etc. If you do not have sufficient evidence, then DNA is a recommended approach. The officer at the interview will advise you as to next steps.

Regards,
VO

Wow!I'm so happy you have been enjoying your stay here in the country,it gives me joy when i know foreigners are happy moving around and seeing places.They would be able to say a lot(Good things) when they leave the country. Thank you also for your prompt response CO....I really digested and understood every bit of your reply to my inquiry.I'm so much concerned about the interview stage at the consulate, and since you have alleviated my fears concerning the evidence that are needed to present at the interview stage,I can say a big thank you.We have all those pictures from the birth and the certificate and so on.Since my child is not an illegitimate daughter to her dad,there is no qualms.I hope to have my interview soon at the consulate and I wish I still meet you there even though one cannot recognize who you are sir!Lol.... ;DThank you so much and stay blessed.

Good day CO,I hope you are enjoying your work stay in the country?I'm a new member and was able to read through most of the post here.I want to say you are a doing a great job,thank you.
Sir,I would like to ask what are the things they look for to request for DNA test as my daughter and I have will be having an interview at the consulate very soon.Is it a mandatory one has to go through this?I think if it is that so important ,we should have been subjected to do it earlier so as to avoid time wasting...The process of waiting after the interview for DNA results is not that palatable.
Please,could you highlight things that need to be considered inorder not to pass through the stage?Thank you and may God bless you.

Regards,
Ada.