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Re: At The NVC Processing Stage Of The U. S Family Based Preference Category. by Taal17: 11:13pm On Dec 08, 2025

stacyadams:
thanks a lot man..i have my DL now..

Honestly both of you have gingered me to start mine

Re: At The NVC Processing Stage Of The U. S Family Based Preference Category. by internationalman(m): 4:15pm On Dec 09, 2025

stacyadams:
thanks a lot man..i have my DL now..

Congrats

Re: At The NVC Processing Stage Of The U. S Family Based Preference Category. by internationalman(m): 4:16pm On Dec 09, 2025

Taal17:
Honestly both of you have gingered me to start mine

It'd be a piece of cake if you already know how to drive.

Re: At The NVC Processing Stage Of The U. S Family Based Preference Category. by stacyadams: 6:59pm On Dec 10, 2025

aiguobs:
download usps app..sign up ,then click informed delivery....it will show your expected mails..some you will see the photos of the mails ur expecting
Ok, thanks

Re: At The NVC Processing Stage Of The U. S Family Based Preference Category. by stacyadams: 7:05pm On Dec 10, 2025

Taal17:
Honestly both of you have gingered me to start mine

abeg in the course of your driving test stop for pedestrain,stop any where u see stop sign grin

the werey instructor failed me inside mva for not stopping for pedestrian grin

the pedestrian sef never ready cross,him still dey lock motor grin

na so my second test end under 2 minutes grin

u know for naija na pedestrian dey beg driver to cross road grin

for here na u go beg pedestrian to cross road grin

the first test na right of way fail me grin

i no be olodo grin

na say i no too use car practise grin

Re: At The NVC Processing Stage Of The U. S Family Based Preference Category. by internationalman(m): 9:18pm On Dec 10, 2025

stacyadams:

abeg in the course of your driving test stop for pedestrain,stop any where u see stop sign

the werey instructor failed me inside mva for not stopping for pedestrian
the pedestrian sef never ready cross,him still dey lock motor na so my second test end under 2 minutes

u know for naija na pedestrian dey beg driver to cross road
for here na u go beg pedestrian to cross road

the first test na right of way fail me
i no be olodo na say i no too use car practise

You did your road test thrice?

Re: At The NVC Processing Stage Of The U. S Family Based Preference Category. by stacyadams: 9:35pm On Dec 10, 2025

internationalman:
You did your road test thrice?

yeah in 2 weeks

Re: At The NVC Processing Stage Of The U. S Family Based Preference Category. by internationalman(m): 11:15pm On Dec 10, 2025

stacyadams:
yeah in 2 weeks

I did mine twice. It was a very silly mistake that cost me the first attempt. I made few mistakes the second time also, but the examiner was generous in his judgement. I even forgot to use my seatbelt during the parking stages, it was when I was about to get on the road that he reminded me to use my seatbelt. Other examiners would have outrightly failed me.

They usually don't put too much priority on your driving skills, what they mostly care about is how defensively you can drive and applying the use of those road signs perfectly.

Re: At The NVC Processing Stage Of The U. S Family Based Preference Category. by leanonme82: 1:10pm On Dec 15, 2025

aiguobs:
Good evening all. Please how do I track my green card?

Hi please can i confirm how much the green card is for each person cos im seeing $1500 to submit the i485 form and my eyes are turningonitsown. shocked

So if a family of 4 relocated is that $1500 for each person?

Re: At The NVC Processing Stage Of The U. S Family Based Preference Category. by leanonme82: 1:13pm On Dec 15, 2025

Ashirioluwa:
- Visit the USCIS' “Case Status Online” tracker.
- Enter your Receipt Number.
- Click check status

See the link below
https://egov.uscis.gov/

Just for your information.
When a new immigrant enters the U.S. for the first time with an immigrant visa, the immigration officer at the POE will stamp the immigrant passport with an I-551 endorsement that serves as a temporary green card and proof of Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) status, allowing the immigrant to work and reside before the physical green card arrives.

The I-551 stamp, combined with the immigrant visa in your passport, functions as a temporary green card for up to one year from the date of entry.

You can take your passport to the social security office to apply for a social security number if you don't have one yet.

Hi, thanks for this info. Apparently the homeland security at the border control already ordered for our social security numbers when we landed and we had no idea. I went to the social security office and they said it was already ordered and we should expect it via mail.

Please can i ask how much it is to apply for the green card for the applicant and each beneficiary?

Re: At The NVC Processing Stage Of The U. S Family Based Preference Category. by apach4ever(m): 3:36pm On Dec 15, 2025

leanonme82:
Hi, thanks for this info. Apparently the homeland security at the border control already ordered for our social security numbers when we landed and we had no idea. I went to the social security office and they said it was already ordered and we should expect it via mail.

Please can i ask how much it is to apply for the green card for the applicant and each beneficiary?

You submitted the information required for your social security number while filling the DS260. Green card fee is $235 per head and it’s advisable to pay for everyone at once.

Re: At The NVC Processing Stage Of The U. S Family Based Preference Category. by ecomallchemistt: 4:16pm On Dec 15, 2025*

How long does it take for Gre+een carddd to arrive please ?

I pa…id for it Nov 27th thereabouts , I’ve gotten my S+S+N.

I just Dey house Dey chop and sleep , I no fit do anything… nnahhhh ehnnn

Re: At The NVC Processing Stage Of The U. S Family Based Preference Category. by aestake: 4:58pm On Dec 15, 2025

ecomallchemistt:
How long does it take for Gre+een carddd to arrive please ?

I pa…I’d for it Nov 27th thereabouts , I’ve gotten my S+S+N.

I just Dey house Dey chop and sleep , I no fit do anything… nnahhhh ehnnn

Did you pay b4 landing? It could take few weeks; if not call USCIS.

Re: At The NVC Processing Stage Of The U. S Family Based Preference Category. by Ashirioluwa: 5:35pm On Dec 15, 2025

leanonme82:
Hi, thanks for this info. Apparently the homeland security at the border control already ordered for our social security numbers when we landed and we had no idea. I went to the social security office and they said it was already ordered and we should expect it via mail.

Please can i ask how much it is to apply for the green card for the applicant and each beneficiary?

$235 per person

Re: At The NVC Processing Stage Of The U. S Family Based Preference Category. by ecomallchemistt: 7:07pm On Dec 15, 2025

aestake:
Did you pay b4 landing? It could take few weeks; if not call USCIS.

I paid for my GC …. 2 days after I got into the US

Re: At The NVC Processing Stage Of The U. S Family Based Preference Category. by aiguobs: 9:20pm On Dec 15, 2025

leanonme82:
Hi please can i confirm how much the green card is for each person cos im seeing $1500 to submit the i485 form and my eyes are turningonitsown.
So if a family of 4 relocated is that $1500 for each person?

The green card is 235 dollars per person. I paid 1410 for a family of 6 with my access bank visa gold card.

Re: At The NVC Processing Stage Of The U. S Family Based Preference Category. by Taal17: 9:30pm On Dec 15, 2025

ecomallchemistt:
I paid for my GC …. 2 days after I got into the US

The visa on you passport is valid for a year from the time you entered the US. It stands as a temp green card. Check the small details at the bottom you'll see some writing there

You don't need to wait for your green card to do stuff.

.

Re: At The NVC Processing Stage Of The U. S Family Based Preference Category. by aestake: 10:55pm On Dec 15, 2025

ecomallchemistt:
I paid for my GC …. 2 days after I got into the US

Okay. You may have track it, call and/or locate USCIS.

Re: At The NVC Processing Stage Of The U. S Family Based Preference Category. by leanonme82: 8:27pm On Dec 16, 2025

aiguobs:
The green card is 235 dollars per person. I paid 1410 for a family of 6 with my access bank visa gold card.

Okay thanks. Please did you have to submit any other forms? Like the i485 cos that’s what I saw when I went to the USCIS website?

Re: At The NVC Processing Stage Of The U. S Family Based Preference Category. by leanonme82: 8:28pm On Dec 16, 2025

Ashirioluwa:
$235 per person

Thank you for this.

Re: At The NVC Processing Stage Of The U. S Family Based Preference Category. by ecomallchemistt: 9:51pm On Dec 16, 2025

Taal17:
The visa on you passport is valid for a year from the time you entered the US. It stands as a temp green card. Check the small details at the bottom you'll see some writing there

You don't need to wait for your green card to do stuff.

.

#GC came in today !!! 🙏 🙏

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Re: At The NVC Processing Stage Of The U. S Family Based Preference Category. by Taal17: 11:36pm On Dec 16, 2025

ecomallchemistt:
#GC came in today !!! 🙏 🙏

Congrats

Re: At The NVC Processing Stage Of The U. S Family Based Preference Category. by Ashirioluwa: 11:37pm On Dec 16, 2025

More countries are being added to the list of countries facing partial restrictions: Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Ivory Coast, Dominica, Gabon, Gambia, Malawi, Mauritania, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, Tonga, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

The restrictions apply to both people seeking to travel to the U.S. as visitors or to emigrate there.

The Trump administration said in its announcement that many of the countries from which it was restricting travel had “widespread corruption, fraudulent or unreliable civil documents and criminal records” that made it difficult to vet their citizens for travel to the U.S.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/trump-expands-travel-ban-and-restrictions-to-include-an-additional-20-countries/ar-AA1StlaS?ocid=msedgntp&pc=HCTS&cvid=6941d9ee19b648cbba4acd935a9c5dfd&ei=24

Re: At The NVC Processing Stage Of The U. S Family Based Preference Category. by Taal17: 11:47pm On Dec 16, 2025*

To all the new arrivals, how's it going?
Job hunting
School?
Accommodation
Adjusting to a new land

Yes you have your Green Card, however it's not an end of itself.. it's still a privilege
Pls stay out of trouble
Don't Drink and Drive
Volunteer in your community - be of good moral character. , this counts towards citizenship.
This current administration has way more scrutiny on immigrants even with your green card.

Lastly, there's always work in the US regardless of your education level. Also opportunities exist to learn at your pace

One more thing, you can live anywhere so if you don't like the city you landed in you can move.

There's a thread for living in the USA as an immigrant. You can post questions there

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Re: At The NVC Processing Stage Of The U. S Family Based Preference Category. by leanonme82: 3:54am On Dec 17, 2025

Re: At The NVC Processing Stage Of The U. S Family Based Preference Category. by Taal17: 7:34pm On Dec 17, 2025

Sigh,

I do hope US Lagos consulate is kind and reschedules Jan interviews for Dec 2025 for immigrant visas.

For those who have options of residency in countries that are not on the travel ban, you might want to consider relocation.

Travel bans are typically reviewed every180 days, the last travel ban proclamation was in June 2025.

Re: At The NVC Processing Stage Of The U. S Family Based Preference Category. by Thecassanova: 8:44pm On Dec 17, 2025

Taal17:
Sigh,

I do hope US Lagos consulate is kind and reschedules Jan interviews for Dec 2025 for immigrant visas.

For those who have options of residency in countries that are not on the travel ban, you might want to consider relocation.

Travel bans are typically reviewed every180 days, the last travel ban proclamation was in June 2025.

Relocation would only work if they are citizens of that country. Being a permanent resident only wouldn’t cut it. Hope in 180 days the issues expressed are resolved.

Re: At The NVC Processing Stage Of The U. S Family Based Preference Category. by ecomallchemistt: 9:31pm On Dec 17, 2025

Taal17:
Sigh,

I do hope US Lagos consulate is kind and reschedules Jan interviews for Dec 2025 for immigrant visas.

For those who have options of residency in countries that are not on the travel ban, you might want to consider relocation.

Travel bans are typically reviewed every180 days, the last travel ban proclamation was in June 2025.

People awaiting thier immigrant visa interview have been indefinitely postponed/ halted due to the recent ban ??

This is not looking good , damn

Re: At The NVC Processing Stage Of The U. S Family Based Preference Category. by lonikit: 9:57pm On Dec 17, 2025

ecomallchemistt:
People awaiting thier immigrant visa interview have been indefinitely postponed/ halted due to the recent ban ??

This is not looking good , damn

It doesn't affect family categories

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Re: At The NVC Processing Stage Of The U. S Family Based Preference Category. by aestake: 1:24am On Dec 18, 2025

lonikit:
It doesn't affect family categories

That is what you think; wait until you deal with Trump.

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