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kunlelikeme:
Dear all,
Thank you for your answers to my many questions and I pray we all get good news in no time.
I want to ask another question,I am currently studying in Germany and my application is just less than 1month.I am applying for some internships
in USA and there is a green light I might get an offer soon for a 6months internship.But now my question is will they grant me a visa to go for internship while I have a pending K1 application ?
I don't want to spend 6months doing nothing while I will be in the process of adjusting my status,which is a semester here and it might delay my graduation.
I will be glad to read from you guys .

You can still be granted Visa but your chances are very low. The onus is on you to prove to them you have no immigration intent. And that will be very difficult to prove since you have commenced K1 visa which shows immigration intent.

innken:
Please house, what do I need to present at the time of interview. Please

Read this thread from the beginning to the end. You'll see all the info you need here. You can also check out this link: https://www.nairaland.com/4800968/usa-fiancee-k1-visa-thread/27#78272256 as well as other posts on the thread. You have to be prepared to surf this thread as well as the internet if you really want to be successful. Regards.

djfrancis:
That’s weird. My permit expires in 2023 and my license expires in 2023 too.

Did you take your marriage certificate with you?

My dear each State has different rules and requirements. Mine is Texas, yours is New York right? I tried to argue that I'm married and also showed my NOA1 for the AOS but she said they can only use K1 until it expires then I come back for renewal. I just hope my EAD will be ready by then. If not, I'll go back there again with my NOA1.

So you got a validity of 4 years! Thats great. Well done.

Drenimarcus:
Hi bro, hope you doing good? Best wishes

I'm doing great. Trust you are too.

LegitBachelor:
For those who have entered the States with their K1 Visa, I advice you go get your Social Security Number (SSN) asap. I got mine without stress. All they need is for you to fill out the form (you can get the forms online or get it in their office), present your international passport, your birth certificate and your i94 printout. Once you do that, your number will be out within 2 weeks. No single dollar charged!

I've gotten mine and intend using it to get my drivers license.

Note that you can still go ahead and get married to your fiancee without the SSN. You can even open a joint account with your fiancee without the SSN. It's only a few Courts and a few Banks that insists on SSN before you can get married or open a joint account. I did mine without getting the SSN.

However I couldn't get my drivers license without the SSN and that's why I had to wait for my SSN before applying for drivers license.

Regards

I've commenced the process for obtaining Drivers License. Went to the DPS with my international passport, social security card and proof of residence. The queue was quite long. Waited for close to 4 hours before it got to my turn! Aside the documentations, I did the vision test and the Drivers written exam test which I passed. I also had to go do the driving practise test which I passed.

However I was given a license with a validity of a month! This is because they said my K1 visa is valid for only a month

Well, I guess I'll just manage it till it expires then I can go and renew.

I advice you go get your Drivers License after getting your social security number. Note however that each State within the US has different requirements for obtaining Drivers License.

ademo1:
When I booked for interview appointment, there was no place they asked for DS 160 confirmation number. I got worried until someone told me I was inline. When I got this your message, it raised my BP. I hope I have not missed something? It didn't request for DS 160 confirmation number when I chose K1 but required when I chose other ones like B1 B2 and Co.

Can someone please enlighten me because my interview appointment letter doesn't contain DS160 confirmation number. My believe is that I will print the summary page of DS160 with my appointment letter for the interview

I recommend you read the previous posts on this thread. You'll see what you can do to remedy the situation. You can also click here: https://www.nairaland.com/4800968/usa-fiancee-k1-visa-thread/26#78187120

kunlelikeme:
Hi guys,we have submitted our k1 application and it is almost three weeks now and we have not gotten receipt notification from them.
As anyone been in such situation before and if yes what did you do?
I will be glad to read feedbacks from you

Did you guys track your submission through the courier to be sure it was delivered? Also did you guys track the payment to be sure it was cashed by the USCIS guys?

OOT1:
Do you mean to say both the petitioner and co-sponsor are filling I-134?, Cause am aware the petitioner completes I-134 but not sure of the Co-sponsor....

Co-sponsor will fill I-134 as well. Read the instruction document for I-134 for further guidance.

blazerichy:
Question 2 Once we get the green light - meaning the application has been sent to Lagos Am I applying through the DS 160 form and also paying the visa of up too 95k or thereabout? do I get to do my medicals at that point and also my police report.

In addition to what Drenimarcus said, I will advice that you wait until you have scheduled an interview appointment date before you go for medicals. Your medicals should be done at least 3 weeks before the interview date. This because medical reports is valid for only 6 months and the validity on the K1 Visa will depend on it. Police Report is valid for 1 year thus you can afford to get it anytime.

We try to respond on this forum as fast as we can but if there are any personal mails you want to send you can use the PM button.

Regards

folarinstr:
Can I still go to high court for traditional wedding divorce paper because it seems the embassy recognise.just high court?

This is what I think:

If the traditional wedding was done without going to the Registry (be it Federal, State or LGA) or Customary Courts to register it officially then the proper way of divorce is to return the brideprice to the bride's parents in the presence of witnesses. Also divorce papers is then gotten from the Customary Courts.

If the traditional wedding is registered at the Registry then I think the High Courts should come into play here....I'm not too sure.

I recommend a special thread be created where this question is asked. The thread should be created in the Romance section and the moderators and supermoderators can help in pushing it to the frontpage. The question in the thread should be well structured so the mods will see it as FrontPage worthy. I believe we will get good answers there as there are some sound lawyers here om nairaland. Can you create it?

mrversatile:
Thank you so much bro. Can I get your whatsapp no. I have some more concerns that I'd love to discuss

We can talk via email. I replied your PM earlier. Check your yahoo mail: talk2prince...

EzekielBams:
Thanks bro really appreciate

You are welcome bro. God's Grace.

EzekielBams:
Alright thanks help me with the correct email i should send it to.
Thank you very much for your help.

LagosIV@state.gov

They will send you an automated response with 24 hours and then reply your mail with one week.

EzekielBams:
Thank you very much for the information can you help me with the email of the Us Embassy to send to should my Fiancee send the email or should that you so much for your response.

Anyone can. You can send and put your fiancee in copy or vice versa.

EzekielBams:
My Fiancee got an email on April 16 that we have been approved and our petting will now be forwarded to embassy in Nigeria and since then we have not received any other mail or notices and i just check on the Usa embassy website with my case number and i got this can someone explain what to do next please

You are good to go. Go ahead and schedule your interview as adviced by Drenimarcus.

You should also send an email to the US Embassy requesting the K1 Packet along with other directions. You should provide details such as you and your fiance email, case number, date of birth, passport number, phone number, etc. They will reply on a weeks time with this generic mail below:

Thank you for your inquiry.

The U.S. Consulate General in Lagos is ready to begin final processing of your approved K1 visa petition. Kindly visit any branch of Guaranty Trust Bank PLC in Nigeria IMMEDIATELY to pay the K1 visa processing fee of $265; and after that, follow the instructions for fiancé/fiancée visa applicants attached to this email. K1 Visas arrive at post with only a four month validity. You must attempt to secure an interview date that falls before the expiration of your approved Form I-129F petition, since the validity of your approved petition may not be extended.

As required by law, we have also attached a copy of the USCIS pamphlet "Information on the Legal Rights Available to Immigrant Victims of Domestic Violence in the United States and Facts about Immigrating on a Marriage-Based Visa." The pamphlet is sent to all applicants in this visa category.

Please note that no applicant will be allowed into the Consulate Visa Hall without the confirmation (Barcode) page of Form DS-160 completed online and a valid medical examination report.

Create an account: In order for you to pick up your immigrant visas issued in Lagos, you MUST complete the following steps:

1. Create an account on www.ustraveldocs.com/ng.

2. Once you create an account, you will need to create/register an individual profile. Note: one profile is sufficient for the family.

When your documents are ready for pick up, you will receive an SMS and email notice on the phone number and email address provided on your account. It is therefore important that you provide correct information. Creating an account and scheduling an interview is free. If you fail to complete any of the above steps, the processing of your approved I-129F petition may be delayed.

If you or your fiancée encounters any problems accessing or using the online appointment system (http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ng), please contact: support-nigeria@ustraveldocs.com or +23412278955 for assistance.

Sincerely,

Visa Unit
Consular Section
U.S. Consulate General
Lagos, Nigeria

The above mail comes with the K1 Packet along with other documents. The mail has no significance in itself. It however confirms that the US Embassy has your casefile and is ready to interview you.

@OOT1,

1. I dont recommend scheduling an interview until contacted by the Embassy. Its a risk many people take but could backfire if the risk fails. What I would rather advice is to continue tracking the casefile until its confirmed to be in the Embassy. Also an email should be sent to the Embassy by the couples confirming this by providing their full details (full names, dates of birth, emails, case number, receipt number, passport number, etc), they will respond within a week. If they say they can go ahead and schedule, then they can.

2. I recommend he renew his passport asap. It won't take long, 2 weeks at most. I think he will be denied if he uses a different passport during the visa interview. I also think a passport should have a 6 months validity at the time of the interview.

djfrancis:
I think it affected us too o. I filed in March and my AOS interview is in June. 3/4 months. Simply amazing. Thank God

Wow awesome! This is good news.

mekusa10:
Bro you won't believe that January and most February filers have already gotten NOA2 in April! That's a big change.

Wow this is amazing! I hope this big change affect us AOS fillers positively as well.

innken:
Is it compulsory that u must have met your fiance/fiancee only once before interview. I need replies pls

My humble advice is that you guys meet at least twice within two years. The rule says at least once but its safer to do twice. This is because of the thorough scrutiny embassies in places like Nigeria and other high fraud countries give to K1 Visa applications.

Drenimarcus:
Legit bro, the way you deh answer questions, you go soon turn mod o lol . Hope you doing good man!?

Lol. I'm just helping the much I can. This is my little way of giving back to the forum. I have really gained a lot of info here.

I'm good man. Things are going slowly but surely. Will be so grateful if I can get my work permit asap.

Sukey:
Good morning,so this is my first time here and I have a couple of questions tho my petition is yet to be approved,my fiancée filed in March
1. How long should I be looking at for the approval of the petition.

It takes an average of 5 to 7 months.

2. Are there any process to speed up approval

Yes there is an option to expedite the process. The request to expedite the process should be based on at least one of the following:

a) Severe financial loss to person
b) Emergency situation
c) Humanitarian reasons
d) USCIS error or
e) Compelling interest of USCIS.

Note however that they hardly grant expedition request

3.i saw a thing about some people who had traditional marriage been refused,in my own case,we just had a traditional engagement and she even put evidences of payment to the vendors for the engagement in the petition.does this mean that it may not be approved or even if it’s approved,can it jeopardize my chances of getting a visa?

If brideprice was paid then it's considered marriage. Based on the rule of reciprocity, whatever is considered marriage here in Nigeria is considered as marriage by the US. The USCIS guys might approve it because they don't know our customs but the US Embassy guys might have issues with it and might recommend spousal visa. So if the traditional engagement is not actually considered as marriage by your customs and traditions then be prepared to prove it during the interview. Best of luck.

Tobbylhobah:
it was a no

Okay. Congrats.

folarinstr:
Hello, pls what kind of divorce paper do I need to do and where do I go to do it?
I did just a traditional wedding i.e introduction but I've once filled in my DS 160 while applying for tourist visa that im married

Divorce paper for traditional wedding is gottem from Customary Courts. Divorce paper for others is from a competent High Court. Ask a lawyer for confirmation.

@Tobbylhobah, please what was your response when asked about brideprice?

Drenimarcus:
Okay thanks sis. Na me dem go see first thing in the morning tomorrow.

You can even get there by 6:00am and write your name with the security guys. They attend to people on a first come first serve basis.

mrversatile:
Good day all,
I applied for a K1 visa before going with my family to pay the dowry of my fiancee even though we are yet to do our traditional marriage. Will saying that during an interview help with getting an approval.

You'll be denied if you mention it during your interview. You can't be married and yet seek to get fiance visa at the same time, they will deny you and advice you go the spousal visa route.

innken:
Is it compulsory u must have met your fiance or fiancee in person more than once. Are there persons here that have been given visa after seeing there partner only once. I need your replies please

Its not compulsory but highly recommended. Getting a K1 visa with only one visit is very difficult as the Consular Office will need lots of substantial evidence to prove you guys truly love each other.....and that evidence is hard to get.

Many people have been denied K1 Visa because the CO wasn't convinced but several have also been approved with only one visit. The choice is yours.

I met my fiancee twice within 2 years. She filed for me after my first trip but we met again before my interview date. It cost me close to a 1000 dollars for the second trip. But I had to do it to prevent the possibility of being denied....which will lead to wasted time and money.

Drenimarcus:
You feel me bro, the CO could have asked for the divorce papers. Honestly I feel pained by it. Would be nice if she can tell us the questions asked so others can learn. How you deh bro?

I'm sure the CO did and she told the CO that she don't have it. Even if she now go and get the divorce papers, it will not be accepted as the date on the divorce paper will be that of today and not the day before her fiancee filed for her. One of the eligibility requirement for K1 Visa is that both intending couple must not be married as at the time of filing the i129F petition. And since she didnt get the divorce document when her fiancee was filing for her, it means technically she was still married at the time.

That being said, I believe the CO was being too thorough. Some COs might not have noticed the error and would have approved her visa. Even me myself didn't know that a divorce document from the place where wedding was conducted is not enough unless a document from a competent High Court is gotten. But its well, God knows the reason for this delay. She will eventually be with her Love at God's own time which will be soon enough.

@Sisiorente, I'm so sorry for the delay. Perhaps you would have scaled through if it were another consular officer that isn't very thorough. But God knows best. Maybe this happened to prevent you from encountering something dangerous.

What I dont understand however is why the consular officer said your only option is through Spousal Visa. Based on what you just said, you can still apply using either Fiancee or Spousal Visa after obtaining the divorce document from the court. After all, you are not yet married to your man. But if you guys are married OR plan to marry outside the United States (bride price payment and/or traditional wedding), then your only option is Spousal Visa.

However the final decision is yours and your fiancee to make. Both Spousal and Fiancee visa has its pros and cons.

I wish you the very best. This is not a denial but a delay. Gods Grace.

Drenimarcus:
Thanks man!!! Amen.

You are welcome bro. Dont forget to go with your original documents along with photocopies.

@Simcha I recommend you go to the visit visa thread (https://www.nairaland.com/5101710). Read through it and perhaps ask some questions. They are in a better position to help. Although I must add that a Visit Visa is not the route to use if you have immigration intent.

This thread is for those who already have a US Citizen fiancee and want to commence the K1 Visa Process.

Drenimarcus:
For those who have had their interview. Can you please list the documents needed. I am leaving Ibadan for Lagos on Saturday and I don’t wanna miss anything. Thank you

Go with at least 2 passport photos, international passport, appointment confirmation printout, DS-160 printout, GTBank Payment Receipt, Birth Certificate, Police Clearance Certificate, Medical Report (sealed), filled Affidavit of Support form along with its supporting documents (fiance's birth certificate, international passport, tax returns, bank statement, employment letter, etc), copy of documents your fiance submitted to USCIS when she petitioned for you (i129F along with supporting documents), proof of relationship (WhatsApp Chats, Call Logs, Pictures of you both together, copy of Flight Boarding Pass used to visit fiance, money transfers, etc) and other documents that supports what you filled in the DS-160 thats not listed here.

Success bro.