Dear VO,
I am an F3 beneficiary whose date has not become current. My mother the petitioner filed for I and my brother. About a year before we were invited for DNA, my brother died. I was the only person that was able to do teh DNA and got my approval in 2014. My late brother is surived by a wife and three children who were his dependants. After his death, we just took to faith and did not follow up with his file.
1. Is it possible to still continue my late brother's case for his dependents without him?
2. If yes, how do we go about it?
Thank you.

Dear VO,
I did a drop box with my family and we got a 221g white form to appear for interview. It was actually my husband's form/name that was circled to schedule for interview, but we have to appear together as family. I am the principal applicant. However, I know my husband has low beards in the passport photograph he used which makes him a bit different (older) than what he looked liked in his travel passport . Secondly, I have an approved pending NVC case awaiting visa allocation/ priority date to become current. My last and 1st visa was used 3 times and other members of the family twice. I have waited 8years and cannot jeopardise that now to go and not return. My workplace funds my trip as part of my office benefits.
1. What could be the issue?
2. Do you advise he shaves down his beard for the interview?
3. Do you advise he shaves down the beard and takes another passport photograph for the interview?

Any guidance towards teh interview will be appreciated.
Thanks.

Dear VO,
My mother is a US citizen. My dad is a green card holder. We plan to have my dad's 75th Birthday come January in the US. My dad wishes that my nieces ( from my late brother)age 7 and 10 will be present since their father is late. All other children and grandchildren will be present. Their mother will not be able to make it because of her work schedule.
My mother is considering coming home ( since she will be around in Nigeria between November and December) to apply for visiting visas for the kids and escort them to the interview as minors. She intends to take them and we return with them after the programme. My questions are:
1. Will my mum who is a citizen be allowed to accompany the minors for their visa interview?
2. If visa is granted, will I be allowed to exit the US with the kids on our return?
3. What will you advice generally on this case?
Thank you.

abujaniv:
Hello marketgirl. We don't have any rules on where a traveler should buy their tickets. That said, it is the prerogative of Customs and Border Patrol to question any traveler, including US citizens, at the port of entry.

Thank you VO!

Good Morning VO,
Please I have a question which I implore you to please clarify for me.
I have a visa and intend to travel by December Lagos to US. My family in the US is planning to help buy the travel ticket fro the US because it comes cheaper and they will be buying through ticketing agents. A friend here in Nigeria just mentioned that I could be interrogated and delayed at the point of entry on why I bought my ticket from the US, that I will be required to produce evidence of source of funds etc.
I thought I could buy ticket from anywhere.
Any advise please?
Thank you.

Dear VO,
My priority date is 04 Apr 2011 and I have an LGS number from NVC. I am of category F3 Immigration Visa. Last year a family friend whose priority date was 2009 was invited and is currently in the US. Last year I was in the US with my immediate family for Thanksgiving with my mother and I have since returned . My questions are:
1. Do I have to wait for my priority date to become current?
2. If yes, when is it likely to become current if truly 2009 was called. The bulleting cuurently is on 2005, so I really do not get what's happening
3. Someone advised I apply for change of status since I have a valid US visa - your professional advise here?
Thanks.