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Thanks so much sharpman1.

I have a question though. I created a profile with traveldocs when applying for my B1/B2 Visit Visa. Should I use the same profile and email address for my K1 Visa Application?

omobabaonimalu:
For my own instance I have a Fiancée coming down to Nigeria within couple of months and our plan is to go to registry at Ikoyi to do our wedding so as to file for me when she get back to US... Can you please enlighten me more about stuff that will be ask in the interview

This thread is for Fiancee Visa application which does not apply in your case. What you should be applying for is Spousal Visa.

As regards the questions asked during spousal visa application, it's the same kind of question they ask the fiancee visa applicant. These are questions that seek to ascertain if you truly love each other. For example, questions like your wife's date of birth, her place of work, her joint statement of account, her parents name, the list is endless. They can also ask questions on your marriage.

Goodluck.

zada:
Thanks for the swift response. On a Final note sir, how long does it take from filing to the interview stage?

My dear it varies. It could be as short as 6 months and as long as a year on the average. However I know fiancee visa takes a shorter time compared to Spousal Visa.

zada:
Very happy to have found this thread. A quick one sir. Pleas does the fiancee here in Nigeria need to provide a statement of account? 2. When does ur medical examination comes in?

Yes, he or she will need to provide that. But I think it's not a problem if the account has little money in it. This is because the financial records of the US citizen would suffice as a proof that the Nigerian fiancee will not be a public charge when he or she migrates.

So I advice the Nigerian fiancee not to bother transferring bulk sums into his or her account. If anything, it will count against him or her as it suggests misrepresentation. He or she should just present his or her account the way it is.

For medicals, it's done after an interview date has been scheduled.

slimturay:
OK,noted. But i was told your fiance has to come to Nigeria because you would need pictures to proof,but what if the person is not coming home anytime soon. But you only had introduction?

True you would need to meet in person and take pictures to prove your relationship. However it is not a must that your fiancee comes to Nigeria. You guys can meet any other place. It can be Dubai, UK, France, India, etc. It is not compulsory you guys meet in Nigeria or the US. The most important thing is that there must be a meeting. It can be in Sambisa forest, Lagos, Sokoto, Ghana, America, Asia, Africa, etc. The place is irrelevant .

slimturay:
Am glad i found this thread,but have been denied US Visa twice,can i still go ahead with the K1. And please send your mail or Mail i need to discuss explain certain things.

Yes you can go ahead with the K1 Visa. I'm guessing those Visas were non-immigrant visas. You were probably denied the US visa's because you couldn't prove non-immigrant intent. But in K1 Visa, all you need to prove is that you truly love your fiancee and that you will both get married within 90 days on entry into the States. Also they need prove that your fiancee can take care of you financially in the States till you find your feet.

I prefer you ask your questions here as that was why this thread was created. You can edit out anything that's personal.

Oh one more thing, only a US citizen can fill a petition for K1 Visa. A permanent resident can't. But a permanent resident can file for Spouse Visa. A US citizen can also file Spouse visa.

Let me start by listing out some observable differences between the K1 Visa and other immigrant visas.

First off, the US citizen files the petition via the form I-129F. Other types of Immigrant visa application involves filling the petition via other form types.

Another noticeable difference is the cost. It's relatively more expensive following the K1 Visa route.

Thirdly, there is a short wait time of the K1 Visa at the NVC. The USCIS sends the approved petition to the NVC who forwards it immediately to the US Embassy. However for other immigrant application, there is a delay at the NVC. This is because there are some forms and payments that needs to be made before NVC can forward the casefile to the embassy and schedule an interview date. I'm told there are six steps required. The full details can be gotten from their website.

Another difference is that you get to fill the DS-160 form as a K1 applicant unlike the other visas where you fill the DS-260. This is interesting as the DS-160 form is for non-immigrant so I wonder why it is the form to be filled by K1 Visa applicants.

These are the ones I can remember for now. Will post others when I remember them.

Hi guys,

I am a K1 Visa applicant. I had to create this thread because I couldn't find a thread that's specially dedicated to Fiancee (K1) Visa Application. My motivation for the creation of this thread is the USA Visit Visa Thread which have been really helpful to lots of nairalanders and guests (shout out to LadyGuinivere and Co).

K1 Visa is unique because it has both non-immigrant and immigrant features hence the need to have a dedicated thread where issues can be thrashed out.

My hope is that both successful, delayed and intending K1 Visa applicants will be active on this thread so we can all learn from each other. Also I hope we can get the Visa Officers to offer their professional comments once in a while.

So I'll provide a brief guide on how to proceed with the K1 Visa application. Please correct me in the places where I'm wrong so I can effect the changes.

The first step in the visa application is the filling of a petition using the form I-129F by your US citizen fiancee whom you must have met in person. The filled form is submitted to USCIS at their US address. If the petition is approved, it is sent to the NVC who in turn sends it to the US Embassy here in Lagos.

Once the US Embassy receives your casefile, you can now proceed with the second step which is to fill the DS-160 form and schedule an Interview.

After the interview, you will be issued a K1 Visa if you were successful which allows you entry into the States. You must marry your fiancee within 90 days of entry.

Details of the process involved can be found here:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration/nonimmigrant-visa-for-a-fiance-k-1.html

I recommend we all read the info on the link before asking specific questions on this thread.

There also exists an official thread created by a US Embassy Visa Officer for Immigration related questions. You may want to check it out .

Oya let the discussions begin

Honorable Mentions

abbey503:
Have u travel before I told her yes

Congrats Abbey.

Which country(ies) did you travel to?

speakout2015:
Is there direct flight from Lagos to South Korea...? August 21st precisely and cost please...Thanks..

I doubt. No South Korean airline flies directly to Nigeria.

Your best bet is a one stopover with Ethiopian Airline, Emirates, Ethihad or Qatar Airways. Other airlines will even make 2 or more stopovers!

YoungDaddyB:
hi please abuja to Israel cheapest flight for one October 1 to Oct 6?

and if possible price for one and price for 3 for the dates stated above. thanks.

There's Turkish Airline ₦343,873 per person. Your destination will be Tel Aviv with a stopover at Istanbul. No need for transit visa.

There's also Egypt Air. But it's a much longer flight. Stopover is at Cairo and I don't know if you'll need transit visa. The cost is ₦311,287.

The difference for 3 persons isn't much. For Turkish, it's ₦1,011,592 while for Egypt Air it's ₦951,779. Do the maths

OmoBendel24:
Oga, did you care to even open and read the link supplied by the other poster after my post? Please do before you start quoting people unnecessarily, please....

I remember one overzealous immigration officer attempting to behave this way while I was on transit the time I personally did engage in the topic at hand, I only told him to worry less and let the US CBP Officers at my designated US POE use my return ticket to take me back home to Naija if need be. I don't think I have ever had the opportunity to chat and laugh with a CBP officer like I did on that trip when I finally got to the US and was allowed in! From our discussion he said he appreciates when he meets with one knowledgeable in these things. Just so you know, I had just a few hours left on that visa and was stamped in for 6 months still.

Modified my post before your reply.

OmoBendel24:
This your post is what is actually inaccurate instead of the one you said was inaccurate above.... A day to visa expiry doesn't have relationship with all you have stated with the US, Nairaland is replete with such occurrences and some of us have either experienced it or know those who have. Get to POE a day after visa issuance or a day to expiry, your entry to the US depends on the CBP Officer you meet. A US B1/B2 visa only grants you access to knock at the door of the POE!

nattybanta:
Sorry to say this, you are not entirely right also, cos i have a friend that traveled 1month to the expiry of his B1/B2 Visa and was still stamped in for 6months.

Someone on the last page said she was stamped for the duration of her visa which was less than 6months.

So i believe it depends on the CBP Officer you approach. i also know someone that was stamped for 14days. maybe cos he said he was staying just 7 days.

So if anyone has an unadultrated story at the POE, He/She wouldn't have any problems with CBP. like the person planning to spend 4-5months on vacation might claim she wants to stay just 2weeks and gets 30days stamped in unluckily. but these are rare ocassions. the big Bosses here knows better.

OmoBendel24
Seyewest

One is not granted a length of stay beyond the validity period stated on the Passport Data Page. However one can be granted a length of stay beyond the Visa Validity. People tend to confuse the two.

This is what is applicable for the two year visit visa granted to Nigerians. It might be slightly different with other countries.

cc: Otubio, Belloay

Modified

TheCongo2:
Which agent did he use?

He didn't use any agent.

Pesuzok:
Has he previously applied for a US visa?

No, this was his very first.

A friend of mine just told me he got denied. It puzzles me as this guy had travelled to a Schengen State before. He's married with a son and is working in a government organisation (for over 6 years and counting).

He was to go to the States for a training that has already been sponsored.

SexyDuby:
Hello,
Please there's a name rearrangement mistake on my US visit visa appointment form.
My name on the form appears to have my first and second name as my surname and I just realised I can't edit the page as I've saved and scheduled an appointment already.
All other info on the DS-160 form is correct as on my passport and payment receipt.
My question is I hope I won't have any issue on the day of interview as the name rearrangement is only on the appointment schedule form.
Please kindly help if you've had similar issue and what did you do to resolve.

I don't think it's an issue. As long as all the names are the same. Your Visa will bear the name arrangement as it appears on your datapage.

Click on this link to see a VIsa Officer's comment on this: https://www.nairaland.com/2669622/u.s-immigration-questions-ask-u.s#39124693

Best of luck.

seyewest:
Call Emirates and ask if you qualify for Emirates Stop Over Program

Oh thanks. I will.

seyewest:
Yea Emirates as well.

I will be traveling to the States next month, dallas to be precise, and I chose Emirates this time. Used Qatar in my last flight.

Seeing you guys posts concerning Emirates make me happy as it means I made the right choice

I only have 2 hrs layover in Dubai on my way to the States but I have over 20 hours layover on my way back!

I didn't use the hotel services during my Qatar flight but I must use it this time o. I need to see the popular Dubai for myself

Solitin40:
My friend had his stop over at Singapore he said transit visa is not needed as long I’m not leaving the transit area at the airport

I will surely do that

Thanks man

Hi Solitin

It's been a while! Have you embarked on the trip? If you did pls tell us how did it go especially concerning how you transited in between flights.

Nice one OP. I can see your awareness campaign is gaining momentum.

Solitin40:
Lagos to Sydney
4 February 2018

Hows it going bro?

purpose100:
A quick question pls.
I was discussing with a friend about a conference i will like to attend in April. She said i should pay the conference fee before going for the visa interview. That paying conference fee can further show the genuineness of my intent.
Actually, the conference fee doesnt have closing date. But it make no sense to me to pay conference fee now. What of if they deny me the visa? So i will now lose 15% of the conference fee or what?

$1700 no be beans oooh.
Abeg, i need experienced people opinion on this. Thanks.

Paying the conference fee doesn't justify ties. So think twice. Are you ready to forfeit 15% of the fee? If you can then apply.

steph0627:
How can I book an appointment?i have paid for visa fee and I haven't fill my ds-160.thanks

Read the beginning of this thread. You'll see how to proceed.

Usmleapp1:
Hello gurus. Please I need all the advice I can get. I'm a 25yr old medical student in the carribean and I'm going for my clinical rotations in Chicago in May 2018. I want to apply for my US visa in April 2018 at ABJ [ that's the nearest available date ]. I'm going for the interview with my mum and my little sister [ 15 yrs and in secondary school ]. My mum has a visa before but it's expired. She can do Dropbox but she thinks following me will boost each other's chances. I have a letter from my school stating I'm a student and will be undergoing rotations at that hospital and one from the hospital I'll be doing the rotations at showing my schedule and also the signed agreement between y university and the hospital. I also have my receipt of school fees. My dad is the sponsor. He's retired but has pension of 700k+ monthly. He's already has visa so he's not coming. I've been to UK once and have a valid 2 year UK visa. I've applied for US visa in 2015 with my mum and was denied. My mum got it. The lady didn't say why tho. I have an uncle in the us and that was filled in my first form in 2015. Mum has travelled to US once and Malaysia. Sister has no travel history. What are the possible questions we'll be asked based on this profile? And would they look at my documents from school? Should we still fill that I have an uncle this time around? Thank you

Should you still fill that you have an uncle this time around? Yes

NeyofeedNigEnt:
Lagos - Toronto..... Cheapest flight plz. Travel date March 20- April 3

Turkish Airline - ₦376,343

Air France - ₦440,873

KLM Airline - ₦441,125

Each of them has one stop in between flights (Istanbul,
Paris and Amsterdam respectively) . All are return tickets.

Solitin40:
This is the picture of the E ticket

Oh OK. This was the ticket your friend used right? Your friend who didn't use transit visa despite transiting through Singapore right? Kagari needs to see this.

cc: Kagari

kagari:
I am not a moderator and I don't need to be one to make you understand not to argue on things you ain't sure about.

All the same happy new year bro

Same to you bro. Happy New Year.

So are you saying Transit Visa is needed for someone on Singapore Airline transiting through Singapore to Sydney, Australia? Yes or No would suffice. I won't take you up on the matter regardless of your response. Just need you to go on the record for the sake of clarity.

cc: Solitin40