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InvestorTeeMan:
Good morning Airboy, pls I need to ask this question.
This is not the case of being in a hurry, is it okay to reschedule the appointment if there are more closer dates ?

yes u can Twice without penalty of having to pay again and wait 90 days to reschedule. Also, like said depends on medical results

Airboy333:
yes u can Twice without penalty of having to pay again and wait 90 days to reschedule. Also, like said depends on medical results

Thanks for always bro.

Please don’t risk rescheduling, I believe on the portal when you picked a date there was a note that also advised against rescheduling because the only date that the embassy will document will be the first K1 interview date you picked, this is also the reason why some people that rescheduled earlier don’t find their names on the list at the embassy on the new day they picked

InvestorTeeMan:
Thanks for always bro.

SmartJac:
Please don’t risk rescheduling, I believe on the portal when you picked a date there was a note that also advised against rescheduling because the only date that the embassy will document will be the first K1 interview date you picked, this is also the reason why some people that rescheduled earlier don’t find their names on the list at the embassy on the new day they picked

can u pls share the link where u get this from

It is displayed on the page when you want to pick an interview date, that’s why I sent the screenshot

Airboy333:
can u pls share the link where u get this from

SmartJac:
Please don’t risk rescheduling, I believe on the portal when you picked a date there was a note that also advised against rescheduling because the only date that the embassy will document will be the first K1 interview date you picked, this is also the reason why some people that rescheduled earlier don’t find their names on the list at the embassy on the new day they picked

Yea this is so true. A lot of people who get turned back on the day of interview because they cant find their name on the list even though their appointment is valid. They mostly record your initial date on file so I advice you don’t reschedule

SmartJac:
It is displayed on the page when you want to pick an interview date, that’s why I sent the screenshot

oh thanks I believe if u must reschedule is best to call the embassy

I checked my appointment confirmation now but what I saw was a UID number which is different from my DS 160 confirmation bar code. Must they be the same? Please I need help ASAP.

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.

baba2unday:
I checked my appointment confirmation now but what I saw was a UID number which is different from my DS 160 confirmation bar code. Must they be the same? Please I need help ASAP.

UID number is different from ds-160 number if ur ds-160 Number is not showing call the embassy

Do you mean on my appointment confirmation page? I only have the UID there. Please clarify. Thank you Airboy
And the samples I see online have the DS160 code on the right side of the UID.

Airboy333:
UID number is different from ds-160 number if ur ds-160 Nigeria is not showing call the embassy

baba2unday:
Do you mean on my appointment confirmation page? I only have the UID there. Please clarify. Thank you Airboy
And the samples I see online have the DS160 code on the right side of the UID.

I just did mine and they sent me a new appointment confirmation with the ds-160 barcode.
I called the embassy and I was directed to the ustraveldocs and it was done.

Thank you I just printed a new one too

InvestorTeeMan:
I just did mine and they sent me a new appointment confirmation with the ds-160 barcode.
I called the embassy and I was directed to the ustraveldocs and it was done.

Please, when setting the visa appointment, what should I select on the "Select Visa Priority?"

The options are: 221G and regular

Thanks.

VanMoyez:
Please, when setting the visa appointment, what should I select on the "Select Visa Priority?"

The options are: 221G and regular

Thanks.

regular

VanMoyez:
Please, when setting the visa appointment, what should I select on the "Select Visa Priority?"

The options are: 221G and regular

Thanks.

I have dropped my WhatsApp No in your mailbox

Hi Everyone, Before you start anything with NVC. Invite your fiancées to Nigeria and do the court wedding then she can travel back and start paper work I-130

Gmalaica:
Hi Everyone, Before you start anything with NVC. Invite your fiancées to Nigeria and do the court wedding then she can travel back and start paper work I-130

good morning you are right wen using the spouse route which I believe is the requirement but here is k1 fiancée thread u don’t have to do any wedding or get married

Good afternoon Good people. I submitted my petition in may and got a reply before a week about them receiving the payment. I know it will take time before I get the NOA2. However, who has filled this year or mid last year? How long before the NOA2? If one files in may. What is the waiting time before one can hope to get the visa. God bless you as you respond

tkenny20:
Good afternoon Good people. I submitted my petition in may and got a reply before a week about them receiving the payment. I know it will take time before I get the NOA2. However, who has filled this year or mid last year? How long before the NOA2? If one files in may. What is the waiting time before one can hope to get the visa. God bless you as you respond

Your NOA2 should come on or before June 2023.

Please house, I am worried about this police clearance that didn’t come with fingerprints. I am worried if it’s acceptable at the US embassy without the fingerprints. I asked them at Alagbon police station, they told me that’s what they issue. I don’t trust this police guys o. Please has anyone confirmed this? My interview is on the way Abeg.

I understand your fear however there’s no cause for alarm. People have gone with this recent updated police clearance for interviews and they weren’t sent back because of it

baba2unday:
Please house, I am worried about this police clearance that didn’t come with fingerprints. I am worried if it’s acceptable at the US embassy without the fingerprints. I asked them at Alagbon police station, they told me that’s what they issue. I don’t trust this police guys o. Please has anyone confirmed this? My interview is on the way Abeg.

baba2unday:
Please house, I am worried about this police clearance that didn’t come with fingerprints. I am worried if it’s acceptable at the US embassy without the fingerprints. I asked them at Alagbon police station, they told me that’s what they issue. I don’t trust this police guys o. Please has anyone confirmed this? My interview is on the way Abeg.

u r gud to good best of luck

Thank you so much for the reply. it gave me so much relief. So, once i receive my NOA2 does that mean i would be able to finish everything needed by october and if i pass my interview, i will be with my fiance same 2023

InvestorTeeMan:
Your NOA2 should come on or before June 2023.

SmartJac:
I understand your fear however there’s no cause for alarm. People have gone with this recent updated police clearance for interviews and they weren’t sent back because of it

Oh Good. Thank you so much. I felt relieved now.

Airboy333:
u r gud to good best of luck

Thank you so much Airboy for always.

How many months or years is the police character report valid for.

Ifeanyichukwu42:
How many months or years is the police character report valid for.

One year.

tkenny20:
Thank you so much for the reply. it gave me so much relief. So, once i receive my NOA2 does that mean i would be able to finish everything needed by october and if i pass my interview, i will be with my fiance same 2023

If everything goes well and covid impact does not get worse than this, you should be able to get everything done before end of 2023. If they relax more covid measures than this and ease up backlogs drastically then it will be a plus for you.

InvestorTeeMan:
One year.

Point of correction brother, it is valid for two years from the date of issuance.

For those still checking for interview dates, kindly update the group if you discover the portal is open.

I will also do the same if I see any available dates.

Due to the number of times one can check dates in a day; I do not want to be locked out and miss the window.


Success to everyone!

VanMoyez:
Point of correction brother, it is valid for two years from the date of issuance.

This is also good to know ty

Hey Airboy333, I have a question for you please, I didn't see anything in your thread about "packet 3". After your status says "ready". It seems you cannot book interview appointment until you receive the "packet 3" from US Embassy in Lagos. I am at that stage and I am a little confuse, I filled out the DS-160 successfully and when I was trying to check the interview page before making payment, two questions pop up asking (1) if i have received NVC letter that my document is in embassy and (2) if I have received packet 3 from US Embassy and if your answer is "no" to any of the questions, it says you cannot book your interview until you have receive the packet. Can you please elaborate on that or if anyone else can also help out. Thank you.

Airboy333:
0. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/interview.html
this link will provide information about the steps NVC takes once your case is approved by USCIS.
‭2. (603) 334-0888‬
This is the number for NVC you’ll call to obtain the case and invoice id numbers. You’ll need your USCIS case number, the full name of both the applicant and beneficiary and both birthdays in order to receive any information from them. So have that in handy. Some nvc officers will also ask for email address. If you don’t have one on file with them you can update it at this time. You can also request to add an email address to your case. They have an email address you can email to obtain information but their response time to the emails is terrible. You’d have to wait weeks, even months.
Note: if you call them and it’s been 2 weeks or more since your case has been approved with USCIS and they’re still telling you they have not received your case, hang up. Call back again then tell the next person you need to expedite your case due to severe financial loss and you were told you needed your case id number to do so. It’ll be better if the petitioner calls NVC for this information. Remember to get both the case and invoice ID number
0. https://ceac.state.gov/ceacstattracker/status.aspx once you obtain a case number from NVC, this is the link you’ll use to check the status of your case at NVC. It’ll say “At NVC” if NVC is still working on your case. “In Transit” if it is on its way to the consulate. “Ready” once the consulate has received it and this is the time they’d prefer for you to set up your interview. Though they’ll be a slight delay waiting for them. As long as your status changes to ready before your interview date you should be fine.
0. https://ceac.state.gov/GenNIV/Default.aspx This is the link you’ll use to fill out the DS-160. You can either fill this out prior to paying the $265 visa fee at GTBank or after. I’d suggest after so you can set up interview immediately after filing the DS-160.
0. http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ This is the link you’ll use to set up interview. Have this in handy with you when setting up the interview: The confirmation number/visa application number from the DS-160 confirmation page. Your receipt number from the GTBank for the visa fee you paid, the case ID number and the USCIS case number.
0. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration/nonimmigrant-visa-for-a-fiance-k-1.html#1 This link provides a guide on the steps and procedures for the K1 visa. It’ll give you information on the documentation you need to have ready, an overview or much more.
0. https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/iv-dv-supplemental/LGS-Lagos.pdf this link will provide you with the steps to take for medical exam. It’ll also have the pre-interview checklist and list of approved physicians. Please call them or rather go see them to make inquiries because the information the consulate gives online is inaccurate to what actually happens. Their hours of operation for medical exam is not what it says online. They are not open from 8am-5pm. They’re only open from 8am-10am. Make inquiries first! Call, go there! Don’t assume.
0. Here’s the information on how to obtain the police certificate : Applicants need to contact the Deputy Inspector General, Criminal Investigation Department, Nigeria Police Force, Alagbon Close, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria. The applicant should bring information regarding their full name, place and date of birth, nationality, passport number, date and place of issuance (for current passport or passport used during applicant's stay in Nigeria), exact periods of residence in Nigeria and addresses where applicant resided.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Nigeria.html This is link I got the information from.
0. You’ll need your original birth certificate and a photo copy for the interview. Also I’d advise getting the declaration of age and having that handy. My uncle said you’ll need that once you migrate here. You can obtain your birth certificate from the local government/hospital you were born in. Make sure the name on the application filed with uscis matches the name on the birth certificate. I don’t know anything about name changes so you might have to make inquiries on your own about name changes. You can obtain the declaration of age at the National Population Commission. Here’s their link with their contact info, location e.t.c http://population.gov.ng/contact-us/
0. For anything that you do throughout this process, I’d suggest having your international passport with you when you go make inquiries or go to these appointments. Get new passport photos. Remember they are only valid if you’ve gotten them done within 6 months and has not passed the 6 months gap. Also, make photocopies and also have the originals of every single document you are taking with you to your interview. People often get confused so let me elaborate on this, the DS-260 is for people filing spousal K3 visa. Their process is different. The K1 visa applicants fill out the DS-160. On the affidavit of support. The I-864 is for k3 visas/family based visas. The I-134 is for K1 visas, b1/b2 visas etc.

I hope this information helps! Good luck on your process and I wish you all the best.