VisaOfficer:
Let me repeat the information about Diversity Visa applicants who want to charge to a parent's country of birth, as I suspect some of our readers have not reviewed it carefully...

1. What do the terms “native” and “chargeability” mean?

Native ordinarily means someone born in a particular country, regardless of the individual’s current country of residence or nationality. Native can also mean someone who is entitled to be charged to a country other than
the one in which he/she was born under the provisions of Section 202(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Because a numerical limitation is placed on immigrants entering from a country or geographic region, each individual is charged to a country. Your chargeability refers to the country whose limitation you count towards.

2. Can I still apply if I was not born in a qualifying country?

There are two circumstances in which you still might be eligible to apply. First, if your derivative spouse was born in an eligible country, you may claim chargeability to that country. As your eligibility is based on your
spouse, you will only be issued a DV-1 immigrant visa if your spouse is also eligible for and issued a DV-2 visa. Both of you must enter the United States together using your DVs. Similarly, your minor dependent child can be “charged” to a parent’s country of birth.

Second, you can be “charged” to the country of birth of either of your parents as long as neither of your parents was born in or a resident of your country of birth at the time of your birth. People are not generally
considered residents of a country in which they were not born or legally naturalized, if they were only visiting, studying in the country temporarily, or stationed temporarily for business or professional reasons on behalf of
a company or government from a different country other than the one in which you were born.

If you claim alternate chargeability through either of the above, you must provide an explanation on the E-DV Entry Form, in question #6.

Listing an incorrect country of eligibility or chargeability (i.e., one to which you cannot establish a valid claim) may disqualify your entry. As Nigeria is not eligible to participate in the DV program, persons from Nigeria who attempt to cross-charge to an incorrect country will be disqualified. No refunds.

richie5655:
Dear VO
Ve been on this forum for up to 3months
Have never seen any one Talking about F3
case
My case has been current since last year August
Up till now I haven't gotten my visa interview yet
Ve submitted my documents and it has not been completed yet for upto 4months now ..
Ve been to other countries visa forum it doesn't take this long .. Nvc said they are still reviewing my documents
How long will I HV to wait for Case complete ?
Are Nigerians Usually issued f3 visa ?
Please vo I need your help am really frustrated
11years now .

mcaylife:
hello VO its going to 4 months now that my wife sent the form 130. she's a us citizen. we are thinking of applying for k3 visa. pls when can we file for it and how can we go about it.. I know u don't like talking about cases that's still at USCIS but we just need your advice here on what do because we miss each other so much plus we got family to make as well *smile*

tomyka81:
Is there an additional $240 fee paid at the consulate in Lagos for K-1?

krisnwanegbo:
After Eight Month on (221(g))Administrative Processing Required, I finally got an Email from the embassy asking me to come with another fresh Form 1-20 to complete my Application that has been pending, Ma will like to know if the (APR) has finally been concluded.
Nwanegbo Christian Maduka
Passport Number A04086451
DS-160 Number AA004FMXJ6
Best Regards
Nwanegbo Christian

MrNesta:
Hello vo, another quick question pls.. I've tried to track my visa status on the ceac website and its been stuck at READY for 3weeks now. Does this mean my case is under AP? My fiancee is getting really impatient as I have no solid explanation to what is going on. Thank you for your time as always.

kponkedenge:
Hello VO,

I am 27 years old and got married early this year, my wife is currently two months pregnant. I own a little bar that am using to carter for myself and wife at the moment. I actually want to apply to a College in the US. I've discussed it with my wife and she's in support of it, but I want to gather as much information I can before I apply. I want to know my chances of being granted and likely interview questions. I know all about the sponsorship format and I already have that at the moment with me, the rest (like chances of being granted) is what I need to know.

Thank you.

Abigalbee98:
Thanks vo,
and sorry 4 my foolish questions....i wanna ask again d meaning of k1,b1,b2 nd so on.....
I will b happy if u reply my msg.

Abigalbee98:
Dear VO,
pls can u tell me wen nigeria will be eligible for diversity visa.....pls.

Abigalbee98:
Really......am so happy tanks so much ma'am.....lyk wic year will it dramatically drop to 10,000 so has to b preparing 4 my document.......lets me guess....lyk 2018 or 2020

davidylan:
I rarely post here but i had sort of a rhetorical question for the VO. My I-140 was approved in the last 2 weeks, however i have heard nothing on the I-485 that was filed concurrently (EB1B category). Its been at least 6 months now. At what point does one start anticipating the I-485 being approved?

medeay:
Good day VO,

form g-325a for i-130 petition , must it be sent to me for my original signature as the beneficiary or are there other options ?

hajj123:
Hi VO,let say my Fiance who is American
citizen come to Nigeria and we get married, so
what type visa will she file for me to come and
meet her USA?what papers is she gonna take
along with her when she coming to Nigeria?
because she told me that she will have to come
with some papers for me to fill and sign here
when she arrive in Nigeria,and also what are the
documents that i will have to send for visa
processing to come to Nigeria for our court
marriage?pls I need some advise

VisaOfficer:


We need your original signature, yes. That's an important legal document.

medeay:
cant my wife sign the 2 for both of us?

VisaOfficer:


I don't know, actually. Adjustment of status is something I don't work with, because I work outside the U.S. It's a good question for USCIS.

Abigalbee98:
Noon VO,
are u saying nigeria will never be considered

damabib:
Pls how to acessed and filled another DS260 online after one year of exprired period? I try all I could it still shows exprired onnes n can't not be Editted !pls how to or ii didn't need it to fiiled again? For another interview? Thx in Advance My VO