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Worriedgurl:
Thanks a lot but please what's i94 printout?

Its a document that gives details on the time you entered the States. Just google it and locate their website and click on it, type in your passport number and date of birth on the relevant section within the website, it will bring out your entry records. You can then print it out.

Note that this only done after you've entered the States.

Worriedgurl:
Please what documents are required to obtain the Driver's License?

I'm yet to get my drivers license but I can tell you what I think are required. I'm not 100% sure though.

The documents required are your social security number, your passport photo, your international passport, your drivers license and evidence of place of residence (this I will use the mail I got from the bank, my marriage license and mail from SSN as they all have my residential address written on them) and i94 printout.

Note however that you must have resided in the State for 30 days before applying for Drivers license.

Beautyaddy:
Correct.

However, that SSN will have restrictions written on it though.

You might still need to get another one(even though with the same number) but with no restrictions written on it after you obtain the green card.

Yeah you will have to update your SSN once you get the green card. But the beauty of it all is that its done free of charge!

The reason why its important to get the SSN asap is because it is needed to get drivers license, some Courts need it for marriage and some Banks need it for opening of account.

I had to get the SSN solely because of getting drivers license. I can't imagine myself not driving for a long time. I need to drive around town

bojar:
Thanks bro... I was only told that I will get a notification within 10 working days to go pick up my passport and Tomorrow will make it 2 weeks (10 working days).
I wasn’t really bothered till I checked my status online and saw it’s been updated to “Administrative Processing” as at yesterday..and the reviews I read online about AP got me a bit worried.

Its normal to see Administrative Processing. Every application always go onto Admin Processing before it gets Issued. As long as you weren't told to submit any additional documents, you are fine. Mine also read Admin Processing until the 5th business day before it changed to Issued. I won't be surprised if the Administrative Processing changes to Issued for you either today or tomorrow.

Congrats once again.

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

@nayee and @bojar, did the consular officer tell you when it'll be ready? Mine told me 5 business days and it was issued on exactly the 5th business day (exactly one week). I also overhead them tell some applicants 10 business days which is 2 weeks.

Don't worry, you guys will get it. However I recommend you contact them via email if you get no response after 2 weeks.

Regards.

Anacye:
@legitbachelor
Please sir, apart from Jamaica , where else can me and my man meet that’s close to America but won’t be a problem me getting a visa for?
Thanks so much

I honestly don't know.

Anacye:
Hello friends,
My fiancé cannot come to Nigeria so we making plans to meet in Jamaica. Please, have anyone here been to Jamaica? I need all the advice I could get . He can’t come to Nigeria because of his health challenge do he can’t fly long distance for now. This is our 3years of dating . Please, I need you guys help.
Thanks all

You may want to ask Shaybebaby. She visited Jamaica sometime ago. I got to know from her thread. Send her a PM or ask someone on the thread she created: https://www.nairaland.com/3356874/jamaica-no-problem

bojar:
Thanks bro, God bless

You are welcome bro. Please keep us updated. God bless.

bojar:
Hello bro, I was approved last week Wednesday and I’m thinking of going to the DHL pick up center today being Monday.. Do you think my passport will be ready by now ?

You can track your passport using this link:

https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx?eQs=o/iS8zDpeAKjMWCuebHqOw==

Secondly, I don’t have another Means of ID required for collection, so I intend going with photocopy of my Passport data page and my Appointment Confirmation page (My ATM too) Will I have stress getting my passport with just these ?

I don't think you will have any issues.

DankbaresHerz:
Elder bros legist, please i need your guidance I don’t know if i can contact you privately, i am @ the filling process. There are some personal qtns I would like to ask. Thanks

Send me a PM.

desertboom:
Brothers, how do you guys meet this ladies? Make una help una follow homeboy. Naija dey red. I'd appreciate if someone can give me tips.

I'm sorry this thread is not for that. This thread is for those who already have a fiance who is a US Citizen. However I can post a comment made by someone on this thread to guide you accordingly. Here is it below:

lasthero:
1. By referrer. If you have a Yankee based friend or family, they can help you with link ups.

2. By dating sites. You can check dating platforms.

3. By luck.


But trust me, stick with your 9ja babe if she is good. You never can tell what God has In stock for both of you

DankbaresHerz:
I am not too sure right now as i left all the documents back home, however I think it’s 212(a)(4)

212(a)(4) is given if they think you cannot take care of yourself financially when they give you the Visa.

This won't be a problem for K1 Visa as long as your fiancee is working and earning a living wage. She Will be your Sponsor. She can even get someone else to join as a co-sponsor. So you are good if that's the case.

PS:
Below is a breakdown of the different 212(a) denials:
212(a)(4) - denial due to Inadequate Financial Support
212(a)(6)(C)(i) - denial due to Fraud and Misrepresentation
212(a)(9)(B)(i) - denial due to Unlawful Stay in the US

DankbaresHerz:
Congratulations @legit, thanks for this thread and i want to rent a space on it. I am a potential applicant and here is my short story;
I and my fiancée meet before she travelled in 2012 and now she is a citizen. I applied to visit in 2015 but was denied. She however visited in 2016 and spent 3wks and also in mid 2017 and spent 6wks. Now I applied again late 2017 on F1 category twice was denied in the last event i was issued 212a after been place on administrative process for 1wk, fastward to 2018, I applied for german student visa nd it was approved of which am currently in Germany. Again my fiancée have also visited me in last December 2018 and visited france �� together in same 2018. Now my challenge is the 212a that i was issued in my last application. Do you think that will be a challenge in my case? Any useful input will be highly appreciated, viele danke(many thanks �)

Please clarify what section of 212a were you issued.

There are three I am aware of:

212(a)(4)
212(a)(6)(C)(i)
212(a)(9)(B)(i)

A3AP10:
Sorry for the confusion bro, visa category = IR1/CR1 (Spousal Visa)

Well I am able to create account with the help of YouTube I am able fix it... thanks for your support.

Oh Ok. That explains it.

Well this thread is for K1 Visa only. I'm glad you've resolved it though.

A3AP10:
Thanks bro, this Vo these days they are friendly and I am sure they want to give out this visas, my interview was about 2 mins.

Now am worried... Attached is what am always getting when trying to register with ustraveldocs, do I need to go the DHL address in person to do that cause am unable to create account online, pls advice sire.

I'm really confused with your question.

Normally, an account is created with ustraveldocs BEFORE you go for your interview NOT AFTER.

What kind of visa was issued? K1 (Fiance Visa) or IR1/CR1 (Spousal Visa) or F (Family Visa)? I suspect the later.

Well since you are done with the interview, I don't think you need to create a new account with ustraveldocs. Just go and pick up your passport.

A3AP10:
@LegitBachelor

I was approved on 26th, do I have to create account online to pick up my passport or just go to the circled courier service address on that paper to pick it up?

Did you not create an account with ustraveldocs before going for the interview? If you did then there is no need to create another account. Just go to the address on that paper (DHL Office) and pick up your passport. Congrats.

Please give us updates on your progress.

Regards.

Drenimarcus:
Thanks bro, I just wasted money at pixel. How is it going over there

We are managing bro. Wish I could start working asap...but it's a gradual process.

There is an immigration thread created by a US Embassy Visa Officer: https://www.nairaland.com/5073021/u.s-immigration-questions-ask-u.s

I recommend we also post our K1 Visa questions there too. Lets however note that the only questions relating to the US Embassy can be attended to by the VO.

Regards.

Drenimarcus:
Hey guys, getting ready to start preparing things down. I went to pixel studios today for my medical photographs, please is the photographs needed for the medicals bigger than the us standard size passport? Medicals photographs are 4x3. Thanks

No Its very small. Even smaller than a regular passport. 4x3 is actually 1.18x1.57 inches which is smaller than 2x2 which is 2x2 inches.

You can check out this link: https://www.idphoto4you.com/?Target=SamplePage_Common

bojar:
Thanks a bunch for your prompt response... I’m relieved.

They actually got back to me with the updated print bearing the DS 160 barcode.. even though it might not have really mattered..

Thanks

Its good that you rectified it. You might get turned back if you meet an overzealous contract staff working with the embassy.

Correcting it is very easy. Just a simple mail will do. So why risk it.

Worriedgurl:
Your appointment confirmation letter doesn't need to have DS160 confirmation barcode on it. You're good to go!! Just ensure that your DS160 confirmation page print out has the barcode on it.

Its always good to ensure that the DS160 barcode is on the appointment printout and that number should match with what is on the DS160 printout.

It might not be a critical issue to the main embassy guys but those overzealous Nigerian guys working with cgi might turn you back.

cc: @bojar

Worriedgurl:
Which sealed medical result did you travel with? I thought that is to be handed over to them at interview.
Congratulations!!!

Yes it was handed over to the embassy during the visa interview. However when you go to pick up your visa, you'll also be given a sealed brown envelope. I believe the sealed brown envelope contains the medicals you submitted along with other stuff like the police report and so on. That brown envelope is to accompany you during your flight to the States. The envelope should not be in your luggage but should be in your backpack because you'll have to turn it in.

Guys, I'm now in the States

I entered the States (Dallas Fort Worth) with a one way flight. Was anticipating having issues with the airlines and was ready for them. Was ready to lecture them on what K1 Visa means, lol. But I didn't have any issues at all.

I made sure my medical envelope was in my backpack. When we arrived, I was directed straight to the CBP guys who took the envelope and tore it right in my very eyes. I was directed to a room to wait. I met like 5 guys there. After a while, it was my turn and they gave me back my passport along with a yellow form (I think it's for agric quarantine) and took me straight to the luggage section where I'm to claim my luggage. Was told to go straight to the agric section once I get my luggage.

Luckily my luggage was not searched. Was only asked if I came with fresh seeds which I said no. I only had processed food which have been partly cooked and/or grounded. So they just passed my luggage through an X-ray machine and let me go.

And that was it! My finacee was waiting for me on the other end. It was so emotional for me.

Thanks guys for the active participation. I promise to still keep in touch. This visa journey is a continuous one. Will always keep you all updated. I enjoin us to do the same too.

Regards.

Tobbylhobah:
Thanks @legitBachelor

You are welcome. Please give us updates on your progress.

sisiorente:
Oh what can I do without you guys! Done in minutes.
Thanks so much.

You are welcome. I'm glad you've been able to fix it. Please keep us updated. Regards.

Tobbylhobah:
Pls I need help on those who have kids (k2)attached to their k1...I’m at the bank to pay for visa fee I’m I paying for the same visa class for all,cos at the bank here there’s nothing like k1 or k2....pls help out

You will pay for yours and each of your children under the K Visa Category. This is because you will fill the DS-160 form for each and everyone of them. Then when scheduling an interview, you will become the principal applicant and include their names as co-applicant.

sisiorente:
Hello Everyone.

Thanks so much for all your responses, support and advice. I finally got my packet yesterday. God Bless you all.

Meanwhile, I discovered that the Code on my DS-160 is different from my Appointment confirmation page. I sent a mail to them this morning and they responded immediately that they have rectified it. I logged in now but I dont know how to reprint my appointment confirmation page since its not giving me the option. Please help. Thanks so much.

Go to your profile page and click on the appointment date. You should see an option of printing or sending the appointment confirmation to your email.

abekeade1:
Hello everyone. @ Legit and all please can I use the same picture I used while filling out the DS 160 form as my passport photograph? If the photo was accepted while submitting for the DS 160 online , does that means I can print same to take to the embassy?

Thank you all for job well done in here.

Yes you can. As long as its less than 6 months old. I also used the passport I used while filling the DS-160 form.

@Sisiorente, it's usually takes them 1 week to respond. However they usually send an automated response immediately you send the mail. Did you get the automated response? If you did then just hold on for 1 week or less, you'll get a response. And it's the same procedure whether for citizen or non-citizen.

You can go ahead and book. You've already filled and submitted your DS-160, you have created your ustraveldoc profile and have even filled in your details. So go ahead and pick a date asap.

@abekeade1, medicals can be done by a walk in. No need for prior appointment scheduling. However I advice you call to get all the necessary documents. I had posted the requirements for QLife Clinic on this thread because that was where I went for mine. But you can also get the requirements from the other clinic as well by either calling or sending an email.

I don't know Lagos quite well, but I think both the hospital in Ikoyi and the one off Ajose Adeogun are almost equidistant from where you stay. I can't decide which one you should go to, but I recommend you call or email the two hospitals and decide which to go based on their response.

If you feel fit, I recommend you go 3 weeks before the time of your interview. But if you feel you've got some form of infection, then go earlier.

g7ayo:
I’ve done Medicals and paid and scheduled for interview next week Tuesday but I’ve not gotten any email or response from the embassy. I just want to know if that won’t affect or stop my interview. Thank y’all

This is the reason why I always recommend people wait for the embassy to mail them before scheduling a date.

Scheduling an interview date before being communicated by the embassy is a form of gambling and has its pros and cons.

Well, no cause for alarm. Just don't panic. It should be resolved. First of all, have you tracked your casefile to know where it is? Do you know your case number? If you do, use it to track your casefile via the site: www.ceac.state.gov . If you've confirmed that your casefile has been sent to the embassy, send a mail to the embassy requesting to know the status of your casefile, you'll have to provide them with your details along with your fiancee's such as case number, passport number, full names, date of birth, etc. It usually takes them a week to respond. I'd they don't respond, just go for the interview with all your documents and hope for the best. At worst they'll ask you to reschedule. You won't be disqualified.

Regards