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NVC are not the ones in charge of your case now, it’s the US embassy in Nigeria. I think the process of scheduling interviews have changed, previously you see a calendar of available dates and you can pick from, but now they help with the scheduling by sending you a mail when there are available dates. So you need to be patient and look out for the mail.

steeltrust:
please do you have their direct mail which I reach them
I’ll be greatful

What part of Europe are you? Europe is not a country, every country have different methods of processing k1 visa, know the process for the country you are staying and follow accordingly. All the best

aji01:
Hello everyone,
Please, I have a question. My CEAC status is showing READY. In as much, I have seen in a previous post that when it shows ready, I can fill out the DS160 form, book an interview appointment, do the medicals, and pay the fee, but in my case, I am applying from Europe. Can I still go ahead as I am not applying from Nigeria? Also, I read somewhere that some embassies usually request that some documents be sent to them before the interview in a letter that will be sent to the beneficiary; why some other embassies don't request this. So, I don't know if I should go ahead and submit the DS 160 form and schedule medicals and interview appointments. Please, all the pieces of advice will be appreciated.

Hello guys, nice this page is moving smoothly and best wishes to all applicants.

A quick question, for those already applied for AOS, please can anyone kindly update us the current forms to fill as I noticed some forms are no longer applicable for example form i-994. Thank you

Airboy333:
Just got my SSN number today
I applied last week on d 17

Congrats bro.. yours is fast.hopefully mine comes fast too. I applied this Monday

Airboy333:
congratulations I entered on d 15 of dis month when I checked on 17 (Monday )it was available

Really! Wow, guess I have to email or call them to know what happened to mine. Thanks for the info

DankbaresHerz:
Hello house,
Finally My application have been reviewed recently after been paused for more than a year now. I have been asked to proceed with the next step which is medical.
Quick question: do I have to complete the immunization vaccination now or I can take some and complete the rest when I arrive at the US?
@sharpman1, @ legitBachelor ,

Ps. I’m not applying from Nigeria so the process might be different but I believe the stages are the same. Thank you and look forward to help

I’m here to share the developing stories that went after posting the above quote just to encourage other Following this thread.
About 1hr after my visa have been approved, I got a call from the embassy to come back that there have been an issue, luckily I was still within the city as I haven’t left for my city. So, it happens that my already approved visa have been refused because of my student visa application I did back in Nigeria few years back that was refused. It happened that I was banned on misrepresentations they found on my application.

To move forward, the chief consular said I am qualified for a waiver and should apply for form I-601
July 2021 - form I- 601 applied and received by USCIS
March 2022 - got ref
April 2022 - ref evidences sent
May 2022 - Form I-601 approved.
This time it doesn’t go through NVC like the initial application but everything is done afresh; medicals and interview
August 2022 - embassy received official approval after several emails.
September 2, 2022- 2nd interview approved
September 19, 2022- received passport with visa
October 4, 2022- enter the US.

Total duration for all applications- April 2019 - October 2022. And still continuing as the journey continues

This forum have been so helpful in getting help and informations. Like I said in the beginning; this is to encourage someone that it will surely come through, it just requires patience. Good luck to all awaiting approval. Cheers


Quick question: who knows how long it takes for I-94 form to be available online?, mine is showing not found after 2 weeks of entering the US!

Congratulations, she will receive by mail. The nxt phase is NVC. You have to give time for USCIS to send your application to NVC, then you can call them for your case number. You can start filling your DS160 form but don’t submit yet until you are sure everything is ok. All the best

PattiLoveman:
Hello guys, I have been following this thread since July last year and I want to thank everyone for their comments and contributions here. I must confess y’all are amazing!!!! my fiancé filed for k1 petition July 2021, and it was just approved 8 September 2022. What a long wait!!! But I expected it because I have been following this thread. And I understand it’s got a lot to do with being patient and staying focus. @Legitbachelor, @Airboy333 and you all have been a great team. My fiancé’s USCIS account says an approval notice had been sent to her, but my fiancé said she haven’t received any approval notice yet. My question is; How would she received this approval notice? By email address or Mail? Now that the USCIS approved our petition, what should be our next immediate step? Can I start filing my DS-160 form now?
Please, someone should give me a good answer. I can’t wait to start celebrating with most of you guys here. ��❤️❤️

Oh nice, Please can I send u a dm? Thank you in advance

edimatsgal:
I am in Chicago.

I will still like to connect with anyone in Illinois, cook county to be precise. Thank you

LegitBachelor:
Hi guys, is there any nairalander on this AOS process that's residing within the Dallas - Fort Worth area? If you are, please send me a PM. We need to connect in person.

Hey Legit, thank God for his mercies, good to see you here once again.
I’m still a long way off in this journey which I will share in due time.

[ quote author=LegitBachelor post=116441623]Guys I have a testimony. I know this is not the religion thread but it's still related to this section.
I will never be this careless with my card in the future. I hope you all learn from my mistake. I also want to share this testimony on God's Grace in my life.[/quote]

Congratulations…I think you are to apply for work permit and Adjustment of status (AOS). Also, you can apply for driver’s license if u have not done so… you can also search for “legitbachelor” post here. He has posts regarding the processes. All the best

Bellachao:
Oh no I went through the K1 process and got married legally in America last weekend
So I’m just asking what next ?

Airboy333:
https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/aosstats.php
From the table the Illinois is faster but check it

Thank you @Airboy333. I appreciate

Hey guys, it’s been a while here. Congratulations to the success stories and all the best to those going for interviews.

Please, for those already in the US. I want to get an Idea for AOS for two states which is faster? New York or Illinois? Please your input will be highly appreciated because I need it to make critical decisions. Thank you

Armstrong34:
please guys my girlfriend who is a united states citizen is expected to come to nigeria in few months from now and she has an expired nigerian passport....And we all know how the nigerian embassy is so relunctant to issue passports .............please what do we do here??

If she’s a Nigerian, she can apply for ETC (emergency travel certificate) and that will be okay for her to travel down to Nigeria with her expired passport

Hello house,

With a heart of joy, I have come to announce my approval after a long wait, To God be the Glory at last. Thanks to all the contributors in this forum especially @Legitbachelor,

LegitBachelor:
@DankbaresHerz

Yes you can start the Immunization process and then complete the rest in the States....if you want to. Whether you actually complete the process or not is irrelevant in your K1 process.

However you must use the recommended clinic where you will be assessed by health professionals. Things like blood pressure, urine analysis, X-ray, blood test will be done. Again, the results are irrelevant in the K1 process except if one is diagnosed with a treatable infectious disease. In that case, the disease will need to be treated before you go for the visa interview.

However, each country's medical requirement is different. The country you reside in might be more thorough in regards to the medical examination. However the underlying similarity is that you won't be denied visa based on your medicals.

Thank you bro, this was very helpful. Looking forward to share my testimony soon. Amen �

Hello house,
Finally My application have been reviewed recently after been paused for more than a year now. I have been asked to proceed with the next step which is medical.
Quick question: do I have to complete the immunization vaccination now or I can take some and complete the rest when I arrive at the US?
@sharpman1, @ legitBachelor ,

Ps. I’m not applying from Nigeria so the process might be different but I believe the stages are the same. Thank you and look forward to help

[quote author=Treasureprince1 post=101929049]thank you so much bro, being a lastborn was fun until covid happened she visited twice, all the best to you[/quote]Congratulations man. All the best, yea covid happened and everything seem forever. We are hoping and praying. .

Congratulations �

emmarino:
So after entering and submitting documents
VO: who filled for u..?
I answered...
VO: how and when did we start talking?
Nov 17 2016
VO: when did it get romantic?
Jan 20th- superbowl (February) 2017
VO: was that the only time?
Yes... Told him she stayed till February.
VO: through the whole February?
No. About 6 days with me n my family members that were around.
VO: was that when you engaged her?
Yes.. on January 29th at Nike art gallery.
VO: Do you plan to work when in US
Yes... I've bn searching indeed.com and viewing jobs available where am going
VO: Did u go through the pamphlets that was given you ?
Yes and I summarised..
VO: am approving you. Congratulations.
Thank you so much...
I left ...

Go to the embassy website for Nigeria, arrange the documents the way it’s listed out on the check list. All the best

OdogwuEkeke

post=100957837:
Prepare for your interview.

Read interview transcripts on this Thread and previous ones too.

Be well informed of the reason you really want to go for the course you are studying and also why Germany.

You can also contact those that have testified of getting a Visa here- if they get to reply. They are the real Oracles.

NTUk1:
Good morning, pls are you a K1 applicant and when was your interview?

Yes i am K1 applicant, I am applying from Germany, the process is a bit different from applying from Nigeria

kunlelikeme:
I enter Yankee yesterday with no hazzles. The guy just collected my passport, did finger print, asked for my package. He saw my pictures with my woman come dey ask me if na who I wan marry be that. I wanted to tell him no o, na him sister...
I just hope trump no go ban adjustment of status sha.
I wish everybody good luck

Congratulations, all the best. Hope to be there soon, the embassy have contacted me. Thanks for your help.

LegitBachelor:
I have gotten my greencard guys. I give God all the praise. It took 8 months to get my greencard. I had thought it'll take more than a year going by the history of approvals for Dallas, Texas.

The documents I submitted for greencard application were: filled i485 form, certified marriage certificate, birth certificate, NPC Attestation of Birth, NOAs received for i129F, Fiancee Visa, Data Page of International Passport, i94, Marriage Pictures, Joint Bank Account, Life Insurance, Copy of DS3025, copy of immunization card, Evidence of Residence, my wife's evidence of US citizenship, my wife's tax returns, my wife's paystubs, my wife's W2s, my wife's employment letter, etc. I didn't get any RFEs.

Got the interview notice after 7 months. The interview notice is usually given a month before the scheduled date.. and my wife went for the interview. We went with a copy of all the documents we had submitted earlier. We also went with new pictures and new tax documents. The interview was very fast. We were even called in before the time. Was asked questions on dates. Was also asked on how we met. Was a very informal interview...lots of jokes and chats. He told us he will approve our petition. I got my greencard 6 days after.

Congratulations boss!

kunlelikeme:
I will like to appreciate everyone on here who helped me and to those who shared their experiences.My visa was approved two weeks ago and I just collected my passport today and the package.
I applied from Germany so cases might be different with the ones in naija.
Questions asked..
1.He asked me to take an oath
2.How did you meet?
3.Where did you meet?
4.What does she do?
5.What do you do?
6. When last did you see?
7.How long ?
8. When do you plan to marry?
9. Where?
10. Have you ever been maried?
11.Has she ever been married?
12. Do we have any kids?
13. Do you know anz of her family members?
14. How many and where do they live?
15. You have a student visa that was cancelled last year?
16 .How many times have you been to the USA?
17. How long did you stay last time?
I will approve your visa and you will get your passport and package at your address in two weeks.
On a lighter note that guy denied me student visa last year,I was like not this guy again..lol..
Thank you so much at legitbachelor ,sunky and everyone here and I wish you all goodluck

Congratulations ���� brotherly, I am following behind you sir.

finalex4real:
GREEN CARD APPROVED.

Hello People.

I got help from this channel during my process. Hopefully someone gets help from this post too.

My Green Card petition got approved today.

Here is a summary if my timeline.

-K1 visa got approved in Lagos mid June this year

-got into US mid July

-filed for Adjustment of Status late August

-Biometrics late September

-Interview Scheduled mid November

-EAD got approved last Friday (yet to receive it)


-GC nterview held today (approved )

Interview Details:

-was scheduled for 12 noon

-we got there 11:2am

-went through security

-Got called in at 12:09

-CO separated and interviewed us individually.

-Grilled my woman for 15mins.
- Took her out, called me in and grilled me for 15mins.



Here are some of the Questions:

After oath,

-He first went through the i-485 form with me to verify if anything has changed after filing, He asked me same questions as contained in the form.

Asked a bunch of questions like if I am a terrorist, here to overthrow the govt, ever involved in child trafficking, ever removed from the country etc which I answered "No" to all.

Other questions in no particular order:

-How did you meet?

-who proposed?

-Describe your reactions when you arrived in the US.

-where did you guys first drive to?

-how many bathrooms are in your apartment

-what does your wife love doing?

-what meal does she love most?

-what meal do you love most?

-How much do you guys pay for rent?

-what's your wife's phone number?

-where does she work at?

-how many Tvs are at your apartment?

-what is your address here in the US.

-what are the names of her siblings?

-Names of her Parents.

These and several other questions, some of which were follow up to answers I had provided

At some point, he Said My answers corresponds with my wife's and therefore he was not going to waste too much of our time. Called my wife in and gave us detail information about what it means to be a permanent residence, said GC is valid for 2 years after which we will file for removal of conditions.
Said I can apply for citizenship after three yrs of becoming a permanent resident.

ADVICE.
You re good as far as your relationship is genuine. Panic not. Be patient, try not to get into any problems during wait period. Be sure you both have same story. Know your apartment

Get all your facts straight, above all, be real, be truthful, you just might not know what your wife was asked and what her answers were. However if you both are truthful, your answers will definitely tally.

Again, Make sure your story corresponds with your wife's. You might be interviewed separately.

Finally lIke many have said on this platform, put God first. My process went 3 times faster than I expected. It's a thing of surprise to get GC within 3.5 months of filing.

You have any questions? I will be happy to help with answers.

Goodluck to you all.

Congratulations

[quote author=molybdenum0012 post=84924598]I hv seen it, will send you email shortly. Thanks

LegitBachelor:
Congrats. There's someone who can help with relevant info: @kunlelikeme. He is based in Germany. All the best.

Thank you boss. I will reach out to him.

On another note, with case of NPC birth certificate, I only have birth certificate that was issued by NPC wch was back dated, from d points i have read so far, guess i will need the attestation of the birth certificate... please who can help me or someone that knows someone that can help me with the attestation, i will really appreciate

To God be the glory, it’s a been a long journey and still counting, it can only end in praises to God, NOA2 approved. Journey so far
11.04.2019 - Application sent to Texas
17.04.2019 - Application received at Texas, However it was full, so was then sent to California processing center
22.04.2019- Application received at California
09.10.2019- RFE was updated and letter sent out to Fiancée
18.10.2019 - RFE letter was received
29.10.2019 - RFE reply was sent to USCIS
05.11.2019 - RFE reply was received at USCIS
03.12.2019 - Approved updated

The letter of approval is on the way to fiancée, Prayer and Patience is the key, jst to encourage someone out there. Thanks to the boss Legitbachelor for your selfless input, and to other contributors you guys are great.
So moving to the nxt phase, we are applying from Germany, and I think the process is different from applying from Nigeria, please i will need experience from anyone who has or is applying from Germany too for guide. God bless us all and help us on this Journey

Daslimo:
hello guys,

I am a Nigerian studying in Korea and currently planning for a K1 visa with my fiance.
I have read the requirements and so far, they appear feasible...however, my problem is the issue of a police certificate.

I can get one from Korea here but considering that I am a Nigerian, I could be needing one from Nigeria.

is there a way around this? must I provide the Nigerian certificate?
can one get it online? can one get it for someone?

flying down to Nigeria would be a huge expense on me. any help/suggestions would be appreciated

This is one very reliable method of getting the police report. The form can even be downloaded online.

The link I was talking about is https://www.wikiprocedure.com/index.php/Nigeria_-_Obtain_police_clearance_certificate

There is a website called getway.ng that helps with it as well. I dont know how genuine they are But they do look genuine.

If the person concerned is based abroad and will go for his or her interview abroad then its far better and cheaper to do the report online instead of spending money traveling to and fro Nigeria. But if the person's visa interview is in Nigeria, then it's better to get the police report when he or she gets back to Nigeria. It takes less than 4 hrs to get the report at Alagbon.

Source:legitbachelor

kunlelikeme:
Finally I have been able to schedule interview and the available date I am seeing is December 19 while mz petition exprires in November.I already sent them an email requesting for extension but was told to tell me fiance to send them a letter to requesting extension and also stating that we are still planning to get married within 90days after my entry .
In Germany the process is very rigorous o,I wish I knew my fiance adviced we go for spouse visa,it will just fall in the same time.
But nevertheless we are still on track.

All the best in your interview.. please i will need your guidance oh as i am in Germany as well. Danke

Glorioussugar:
There’s section for present work experience. But no section for previous work experience and educational background

I think the ds160 form for female differs from that of male, guess that’s why your previous work experience is missing.

Then for your monthly income I don’t think you should leave it blank, I believe you make sales everyday and in a month you should be able to know the average you make. So plus or minus you earn something monthly that should be your income

LegitBachelor:
Replied.

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Seen. Thank you very much brother.