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crushsugar:
Lol
No.
As at when I boarded, I was the only one there

Oh okay.

Plane looks empty. You the only passenger?

sandraigho:
Really

Yes! I have even see 89 days

sharpman1:
I pray it is approved o. Hopefully, when they are okay, they will ask me to submit my passport.

Oh yeah, they will request you to send your passport. You got this bro. All the best!

sharpman1:
Hi guys.

So i had my K1 visa interview yesterday (June 24).

I can't give too much details yet as i was asked to send some additional documentation (secondary evidence, they had all primary evidence) of some situation which i did not have with me at that point before my visa can be approved.

I have dropped the requested documents at the DHL office today because i had them but i felt i would not need them for the interview. I hope they respond fast.

I will give the full interview transcript after the process is completed.

However, i have a few points and tips to share from my experience:

1. The consulate officer is very thorough...make sure you are well prepared and don't take anything for granted. I am an auditor and i thought i had my documentation perfect.

2. Some COs can be more lenient than some others....unfortunately, the applicant does not get to choose.

3. Go with ANYTHING that can help your case. Nothing like too much evidence, If you like carry big bag of evidence. For e.g. if you have a child, apart from the birth certificate, also go with any other evidence that can prove relationship with that child. (Facebook posts, pictures of naming, health records, etc). If you lost a spouse, aside death certificates, go with secondary evidence like facebook posts by family and friends, pictures of burial, etc.

4. The NIV section was a disaster for applicants. I think a lot of applicants are just trying their luck because the denials were so much. The COs are so ruthless.....them no send anybody.

Hopefully i will hear from them soon and complete the process. Please who knows how long it usually takes for the consulate to respond when they ask for additional documentation?

Hi bro, congratulations on your already approved visa. Regarding the additional documents, they won’t respond but will update your case date once they receive and think everything is okay. Congrats once again.

ifunanyamaka:
Awesome!!!! Thank God�� So happy for you. My trip is in August though. Please share your experience on the flight and POE too if you can. Have a safe flight and good luck in your marriage journey!!�

Thanks I will. You enjoy your weekend!

ifunanyamaka:
Perhaps they have to process it...then just wait for the text/email. I got the email same day my status was updated to issued but was late in the evening. I picked up the next day. So just wait for the email

Yes I did get their email yesterday. I am picking on Monday and leaving on Monday night. Thanks so much! You have been of great help.

ifunanyamaka:
Use the link. If it says your passport has been picked up then you can go to DHL office. But I'm sure you'll get the message today. Since your visa has been issued already

I am there already sef, They said I can’t pick it today even if it gets here. So will switch my flight

ifunanyamaka:
Splendid!!!! Congratulations dear. Yes you can go pick up once you get an email or SMS from US travel document that your passport has been picked up by DHL

I didn’t get any email or text message yet. My fiancée already dashed to book a ticket.

ifunanyamaka:
If you read that pamphlet you were given, it says you can expect your visa to be issued within 10 working days. There is nothing to worry about. It's only been 4 working days cos of the public holiday, I'm sure it'll get issued on or by the end of this week.

Hi sis, sorry for disturbing, my visa was issued today, is it possible I pick it up tomorrow? Thanks so much

JWTheocracy1:
I know this question shouldn't be asked here... Plz who knows the best way to send money instantly to Naija Is urgent plz!

You can use world remit

nelem:
congrats bro. i'm happy you got yours

Thanks bro

LegitBachelor:
Finally! Congrats bro. I wish you and your future Iyawo the very best.

Thanks bro!

select500:
Congrats!

Thanks bro

sandraigho:
Thank you so much. This is very helpful and inspiring.
God bless you as you move to the next phase.

Thank you and I wish you all the best!

fendorf:
please how much did you spend on medicals?

84625 at qlife

sandraigho:
Congratulations bro. Wish you the very best as you proceed.

Pls kindly share the breakdown of your waiting period. From the stage 1 (date you started)till this final stage of getting your K1 visa(maybe this will encourage me & others waiting here).
Thank you.

Thanks.

File I-129f October 29 2018
Noa1 November 5 2018
NOA2 February 27 2019
NVC received March 20 2019
Case number generated March 21 2019
NVC ship to embassy March 28 2019
Consulate received April 3 2019
Booked appointment: June 7 2019
Visa issued June 20 2019
Hope this helps.

ifunanyamaka:
If you read that pamphlet you were given, it says you can expect your visa to be issued within 10 working days. There is nothing to worry about. It's only been 4 working days cos of the public holiday, I'm sure it'll get issued on or by the end of this week.

Visa issued sis. Thanks

djfrancis:
Bro, the best thing for you to do now is to remain calm. Remember, I waited for 22 days to have my visa in hand. I was becoming frustrated sef. I’d advise that you stop checking everyday and await the text message on your phone. Or just limit to checking once in 2 days


May yours be shorter in Jesus Name. Amen.

Visa issued bro

LegitBachelor:
The Visit Visa (B1/B2).

Since he's married, he candy apply for K1 or K2. He should go for IR1 Visa (Spousal Visa)

Hey bro, visa issued this morning. Thanks bro for your soothing words. Djfrancis, select 500. Thanks .

djfrancis:
Bro, the best thing for you to do now is to remain calm. Remember, I waited for 22 days to have my visa in hand. I was becoming frustrated sef. I’d advise that you stop checking everyday and await the text message on your phone. Or just limit to checking once in 2 days


May yours be shorter in Jesus Name. Amen.

doing just this

USMissionNGRA:
Hello Drenimarcus,

If you already have a case number, you should contact us at LagosIV@state.gov to follow up on your case.

Hi,

I had my K1 interview on the 7th of June and was approved. Case updated twice. On Monday, it switched non-immigrant “application received”. And haven’t changed since. The CO said I will get the visa in 7 days. Is this normal? And I already sent an email to the immigration unit.

Update: today the 19th makes it the 7th working day. And no update

Update: visa issued.

Thanks.

W

djfrancis:
Bro, the best thing for you to do now is to remain calm. Remember, I waited for 22 days to have my visa in hand. I was becoming frustrated sef. I’d advise that you stop checking everyday and await the text message on your phone. Or just limit to checking once in 2 days


May yours be shorter in Jesus Name. Amen.

Thanks bro, I guess my fiancée anxiety rubbing off on me. I do appreciate. Case was updated today so hopefully tomorrow it turns to issued.

LegitBachelor:
Calm down its not even up to 5 business days. Your visa should be ready by end of work today or tomorrow.

It usually takes 5 to 10 business days. Yours should be out in 5 to 7 business days since you were told by the CO that it will take 1 week.

So just relax bro. God has already done it for you.

Thanks bro! I do appreciate

ifunanyamaka:
If you read that pamphlet you were given, it says you can expect your visa to be issued within 10 working days. There is nothing to worry about. It's only been 4 working days cos of the public holiday, I'm sure it'll get issued on or by the end of this week.

Thank you. Your words soothe me.

Hi guys, does issuing visa takes this long? I have been stuck in application received since Monday. I am starting to worry. Legitbachelor djfrancis

ifunanyamaka:
4 working days excluding weekend and public holidays

Hi, my case status has been stuck in non-immigrant “application received” since last week Monday. Does this it takes this long?

Tonello:
Please does anyone have this experience to share? What if your American fiancee has a child for you and the co gets to find out about it would that be a plus for you or would they ask for more details about the child.

All the Co wants to know is if you know your partner and if it’s genuine.

Worriedgurl:
One week

Thanks sis, working days or normal one week?

Worriedgurl:
Ooops!!! I'm sorry, just checked my status now, I had a case update on 6th April and my status now shows "Application Received ". They requested for 2018 IRS tax transcript along with my passport.

Hi, please how long was it on “application received” before it changed to Issued. Been on application received since the 10th last update was 13 but still application received. Thanks.