Oladeep:
Most definitely...He would be getting his visa by January 2018.

When do u think, going by Trump-inspired snail pace, an August 2007 pd F4 person is likely to get his? 2020 2021? Scary stuff!

Baba, I still believe u get that NPC-version of BC or at least u hear from the horse's mouth if it b4 or after 1992..

elfmann:

When do u going by Trump-inspired snail pace, August 2007 pd F4 likely to get his? 2020 2021? Scary stuff!

Baba, I still believe u get that NPC-version of BC or at least u hear from the horse's mouth if it b4 or after 1992..

I agree with you elfmann. I think oladeep should get the NPC birth certificate, to avoid any form of delay, unless their pattern has changed cos change is a constant thing in life. I remember when the former V.O, back in 2014, told someone who asked a question about birth certificate to get an Npc , that its what the embassy recognizes. if you have been on nairaland for a while, you would know her. That was when nairaland travel section was so addictive. God bless that V.O wherever she is. Those that met her during their interview were lucky. The woman is just an amazing human being. Always answering question on peoples cases, even when she was out of the country on vacation, she will still respond to questions

elfmann:

When do u going by Trump-inspired snail pace, August 2007 pd F4 likely to get his? 2020 2021? Scary stuff!

Baba, I still believe u get that NPC-version of BC or at least u hear from the horse's mouth if it b4 or after 1992..

Baba, I already asked the VO on nairaland. see d screenshot of her response to my question. Since I'm born before 1992, guess I'm fine with d local government issued BC.

pretty16:


I agree with you elfmann. I think oladeep should get the NPC birth certificate, to avoid any form of delay, unless their pattern has changed cos change is a constant thing in life. I remember when the former V.O, back in 2014, told someone who asked a question about birth certificate to get an Npc , that its what the embassy recognizes. if you have been on nairaland for a while, you would know her. That was when nairaland travel section was so addictive. God bless that V.O wherever she is. Those that met her during their interview were lucky. The woman is just an amazing human being. Always answering question on peoples cases, even when she was out of the country on vacation, she will still respond to questions

Yeah, I remember d VO then. She takes her time to answer questions to everyone satisfaction. Please check d screenshot I posted, what's ur opinion on d VO's response on the BC issue?

Oladeep:
Baba, I already asked the VO on nairaland. see d screenshot of her response to my question. Since I'm born before 1992, guess I'm fine with d local government issued BC.

I saw it and that was why I commented on it again. When I did mine, I was made to get an affidavit from court as I was born before 1992 and after 1992 doesn't have to. But I don't know if it has changed as Pretty 16th stated, it's either that VO doesn't know it is before 1992 or NPC folks do for everyone because of money.

My last advice to u is go to their office to find out if ur DOB is exempt.

Taking a hard look on his comment, NPC does for folks born after 1992 now and that's the acceptable one to them at the embassy.

elfmann:

I saw it and that was why I commented on it again. When I did mine, I was made to get an affidavit from court as I was born before 1992 and after 1992 doesn't have to. But I don't know if it has changed as Pretty 16th stated, it's either that VO doesn't know it is before 1992 or NPC folks do for everyone because of money.

My last advice to u is go to their office to find out if ur DOB is exempt.

Taking a hard look on his comment, NPC does for folks born after 1992 now and that's the acceptable one to them at the embassy.

@ elfmann, when did u do yours ??./ttmacoy said he didn't even know about it, until he was told during his interview to go get it, before he was issued visa.

Oladeep:
Yeah, I remember d VO then. She takes her time to answer questions to everyone satisfaction. Please check d screenshot I posted, what's ur opinion on d VO's response on the BC issue?

To be honest my brother. I really don't know maybe their style has changed. But the V.O said NPC issues birth certificate to those born after 1992. Those born before 1992 that I know that have gone for their immigrant visas used the attestation of birth from NPC. So the only way u can know is either u wait, during your interview if they collect your local government birth certificate, that's fine. But if they ask u to go get an attestation, hope it wouldn't be the latter though. Hate to say we told u so... Anyways just wait till your interview. Or if you know anyone who has recently gone for their interview, or going before u, you can find out from them which birth certificate they used.

Realistically I think reform is overdue with family based petitions.
Honestly F4 is ridiculous 20 years for some regions like Philippines
14 for others. With the slow pace of movement of f3 or f4 and the fact that the petition is invalid on death of petitioner it's not practical to continue the way it is.

pretty16:


@ elfmann, when did u do yours ??./ttmacoy said he didn't even know about it, until he was told during his interview to go get it, before he was issued visa.

2011.

When I think of the administration and paperwork that goes into all of this ts mind boggling.

Demand dey try

elfmann:

I saw it and that was why I commented on it again. When I did mine, I was made to get an affidavit from court as I was born before 1992 and after 1992 doesn't have to. But I don't know if it has changed as Pretty 16th stated, it's either that VO doesn't know it is before 1992 or NPC folks do for everyone because of money.

My last advice to u is go to their office to find out if ur DOB is exempt.

Taking a hard look on his comment, NPC does for folks born after 1992 now and that's the acceptable one to them at the embassy.

But d VO clearly stated that those born prior to 1992 can tender any form of birth documentation and those born after 1992 are expected to tender NPC birth Attestation...Nevertheless, I will try and confirm from people that have gone for d interview.

pretty16:


To be honest my brother. I really don't know maybe their style has changed. But the V.O said NPC issues birth certificate to those born after 1992. Those born before 1992 that I know that have gone for their immigrant visas used the attestation of birth from NPC. So the only way u can know is either u wait, during your interview if they collect your local government birth certificate, that's fine. But if they ask u to go get an attestation, hope it wouldn't be the latter though. Hate to say we told u so... Anyways just wait till your interview. Or if you know anyone who has recently gone for their interview, or going before u, you can find out from them which birth certificate they used.

Guess I will have to wait for d interview to avoid unnecessary spending. I believe since d VO has made it clear that those born prior to 1992 can tender any form of birth documentation then I believe no problem but e go pain me If they delay me further by asking me to provide NPC birth Attestation...

salsera:
Realistically I think reform is overdue with family based petitions.
Honestly F4 is ridiculous 20 years for some regions like Philippines
14 for others. With the slow pace of movement of f3 or f4 and the fact that the petition is invalid on death of petitioner it's not practical to continue the way it is.

Even if there has to be a reform, don't expect it in Trump's administration. The long wait is killing I swear...

Oladeep:
But d VO clearly stated that those born prior to 1992 can tender any form of birth documentation and those born after 1992 are expected to tender NPC birth Attestation...Nevertheless, I will try and confirm from people that have gone for d interview.

I saw that.. At worst it is a delay.

elfmann:

I saw that.. At worst it is a delay.

Exactly.

salsera:
Realistically I think reform is overdue with family based petitions.
Honestly F4 is ridiculous 20 years for some regions like Philippines
14 for others. With the slow pace of movement of f3 or f4 and the fact that the petition is invalid on death of petitioner it's not practical to continue the way it is.

Guess that was what former President Obama saw and said an executive reform was needed, but they didn't let him implement it.

Oladeep:
Guess I will have to wait for d interview to avoid unnecessary spending. I believe since d VO has made it clear that those born prior to 1992 can tender any form of birth documentation then I believe no problem but e go pain me If they delay me further by asking me to provide NPC birth Attestation...

. No worry. E no go reach like that. Let's hope for the best.

Guys pls can anyone answer this question. For medicals they said if you are coming in for medicals, that you should come along with passport photographs , a copy of your interview letter, and immunization records. What do they mean by immunization records.?? If u don't have immunization records will that stop them from doing your medicals??/ or how can one get the records. Those that have been tru this, pls make una come explain ooo.

pretty16:


Exactly.

I sent u a PM.

salsera:
When I think of the administration and paperwork that goes into all of this ts mind boggling.

Demand dey try

They really would like to reform but it could be its elimination. They claim the only country that allows these family-based petitions as others go with merit. So either u wait for it for life, ur children are the real beneficiary or u quit it. I know a family that told their sister not to petition them. It's crazy.

pretty16:
Guys pls can anyone answer this question. For medicals they said if you are coming in for medicals, that you should come along with passport photographs , a copy of your interview letter, and immunization records. What do they mean by immunization records.?? If u don't have immunization records will that stop them from doing your medicals??/ or how can one get the records. Those that have been tru this, pls make una come explain ooo.

Your kids have their records on the hospital card and if u still have urs, carry it along if not, it can only cost u more...

elfmann:

I sent u a PM.

Yes I saw it, but I don't know how that pm stuff works. They say connect by replying and when I reply, I don't get any other message

elfmann:

Your kids have their records on the hospital card and if u still have urs, carry it along if not, it can only cost u more...

OK I will go to the hospital I use for my kids and ask them to help me reprint their records. Mine, I don't have ooo

pretty16:


Yes I saw it, but I don't know how that pm stuff works. They say connect by replying and when I reply, I don't get any other message

Just reply with hi.. I want to ask u a question privately.

pretty16:


OK I will go to the hospital I use for my kids and ask them to help me reprint their records. Mine, I don't have ooo

It is mainly not to administer a particular treatment more than required or/and to help u husband ur resources.

elfmann:

Just reply with hi.. I want to ask u a question privately.

Yes . I replied with Hi . have u received it?

pretty16:


Yes . I replied with Hi . have u received it?

Nope.. Just say hi at elfmann21atgmaildotcom

pretty16:


OK I will go to the hospital I use for my kids and ask them to help me reprint their records. Mine, I don't have ooo

Don't u have that card u normally go to immunization with?

elfmann:

Nope.. Just say hi at elfmann21atgmaildotcom

I've done that now.

elfmann:

Don't u have that card u normally go to immunization with?

I've misplaced for my first son, but the the 2nd is still with me. But I can demand for it from the hospital. They will give me cos they have their records.

pretty16:


I've done that now.

I no c jack ooo. May be u gimme urs.

pretty16:


I've misplaced for my first son, but the the 2nd is still with me. But I can demand for it from the hospital. They will give me cos they have their records.

Good stuff!