Wilsub:

A big congratulations babes Am so happy for you, in fact am dancing shaku shaku and shoki here now, we must pop Champaign ooo, how are the boys? We thank God for everything. Sure ours will come soon and don't forget we that r left.

Thanks sis. I won't forget.

seun9090:


I am really happy for you pretty16. Congrats.
I would be glad if you can help write down a list of all documents you went to the embassy with.
Did you print out your whatsapp call records withyour mum?

Yes I printed out what's app call records , printed out pictures of me and my mom. Took photocopy of bio-data page of international passport s, police certificate, IRS forms , W-2'S, check stubs, proof of domicile, naturalization certificate. I took everything every left no stones unturned. At the end of the day my mom gave them all they needed, cos they didn't ask me anything. Only pictures of us.

Fayose4Presdent:
Congrats Pretty16 and your kid's... It was really worth it..

Thank you

Beautyaddy:
Awww...finally! Congrats Pretty16.

Thank you

tj28:
So happy for you @pretty16. Use Google flight to search your destination and date. You'll see the available flights to your destination and you can make your decision.
I wish everyone waiting all the best.

Thanks Bro. You Rock.

pretty16:
Hello my peoples. I got my Visa approved today, to the Glory of God. Had a 6.30 am appointment. I was scared of using taxify cos I didn't know whether they work very early hours of the morning, so I got a yellow cab man to be in my house by 4a.m. o boy , the Cabman reach my place 2.30a.m. I say today na today. God bless him though for arriving earlier than expected. Got my kids set and we left the house at 4.10. got to the embassy to 5. Before we could say jack Robinson, na 6a.m ooo. We join queue. We were moving quickly cos I had 3boys with me, one on the baby carrier then my drama boy, ( my 3yr old) and then my little helper, my 6yr old. We got stuck in front. My 3yr old start drama. We finally entered. Got in, @ the naija section was called in to put passport photographs in passport, original birth certificate, medical report. Me way pack all my photo copies, not knowing that my mom gave them photo copies when she mailed my form to NVC. She gave them extra plus jara cos everything wey I carry them no collect 1. I just carry load go, carry load come back. Then we sat down and waited. For finger printing. Na so my drama boy start him own ooo. He didn't let his brother share his seat with him, not to talk of others, them just dey hail me, say mama boys, the Lord is your strength.
Only 2 VO's on the immigrant section 1 male 1 female. The male VO, white on window 19 seemed nice and calm. I sat across to him was watching the ppl he was questioning before me. I was like lord let this man call me. He eventually did. I went in. my boys were just playing. I just sat baby down and faced him and he asked me.

Me: Good morning Sir.
VO: good morning. Do you swear to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth I said yes. And then he took my finger print to represent mine and the kids.
VO: first question: how long has your mom been in the U.S , I told him.
When last did she come to Nigeria, I told him,
What did you guys do when she came to Nigeria, I told him, we went swimming, to the movie s etc. He asked which movie we saw, I said I can't remember. He said what car does my mom drive I told him.
Then he said how often does my mom come to Nigeria, I said every year Until 2015, he said ok do you have pictures of your mum and the kids I said yes. Passed him the pictures . First thing he was pics of us swimming , my mum playing with her grand children. And then he saw my step dad and asked who's The Man in the middle and I said oh That's my stepdad. And then he nodded and said oh ok by stepdad that's mom's husband , looked through our WhatsApp call records and passed it to me.
And then the question I was waiting for.
VO : what about your kids dad, I said oh my Boyfriend, and then he said your not married yet, I said no. And he said why is that, I said when my mom petitioned for me, the first thing she said to me was don't get married. The process will take longer if you are married cos she wants us with her as soon as possible. He nodded. And said I should pls give him a few minutes. He went in, after sometime he came out, and then asked me how long have you and your boyfriend been dating I said since 2010. And he said to me, your Visa has been approved. I said thank you Sir. And he passed me the collection papers and the form to pay the $220 immigrant fee.
He didn't ask for my Opt out approval letter. I think they had notified them. Cos they wrote F2B boldly on my File.
He didn't ask for any other documents. My mom had updated them with everything. As I pack the docs go, na so I pack am come back. I thank God for everything. Thanking all of you on this thread too. We have really helped each other 'no man is an Island'. Thanks to tj28, Oladeep, stancima, Fayose4presdent, Wilsub, Elfmann, all you guys who have contributed to this thread one way or another. You guys rock . We need to pop Champaign. Na to begin search for ticket now ooo. any ideas on where to start looking. Na Delta Airlines. For 4 ppl. Abeg make una point me to the right direction. Make I get idea how much. No payment until I pick up my kpali first .

Finally d thread pioneer has gotten her visa. This is not coming as a surprise cos I knew for sure u would definitely get your visa. Congrats my sister. Follow up on traveldoc to know when ur visa is ready for collection and u might need to download flapp app with travelstart from playstore on your phone to follow up and to know when it's cheap to book your travel ticket. Congrats again dear.

Congratulations @pretty16. Best wishes for you and yours. Time to start living and not existing.

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[quote author=Oladeep post=70144148]Thank ur star say u opted out...Maybe na till next year u for do ur reunion party...lol...wonder how Seun9090 would feel right now.[/quote

Lol Oladeep, i remember when you and pretty 16 always talk about how from welcome letter to interview is never more than a year, i can boldly say that it has been over a year and 2months since i got my welcome letter.
F1 has really tested my patience this year oooo chai. I just console myself with the fact the wait time left is minute compared to what we have spent. And i know not everyone will opt out, if they dont finish the year they are in, they cant move to another.

[quote author=seun9090 post=70322671][/quote]I remember I told pretty16 that if ones PD isn't current, one can't get IL regardless whether it exceeds a year from welcome letter or not but she kept arguing with me. I had to just surrender to her claim cos I didn't wanna argue further. I understand ur unwilling refusal to opt out when u needed to cos of ur "Oga at d top" but it's all good, ur time too will come Sis.

Can I select myself as choice of agent? My stepmum who petitioned for me does not have any clue about nvc stage.

AJEGBINJEKARAUN:
Can I select myself as choice of agent? My stepmum who petitioned for me does not have any clue about nvc stage.

your choice of agent should be someone that has residency in US.

AJEGBINJEKARAUN:
Can I select myself as choice of agent? My stepmum who petitioned for me does not have any clue about nvc stage.

This below is the instruction abt choice of agent.

Your first step is to choose an agent.

Your agent will receive communication from the NVC about your case. You may act as your own agent or you may choose your petitioner, a family member, friend, attorney, immigration professional, or any other person you trust. You may have an agent that represented you and the petitioner in the petition process with USCIS. However, you will need to formally select an agent to represent you for your visa processing.

To choose your agent, complete the Choice of Address and Agent (DS-261) form in the Consular Electronic Application Center.

You can be your choice of agent but it's better if you have someone who is living in the us already. My petitioner was my choice of agent but I called NVC more than she did. You are allowed to call as long as you have all the details about your case

pretty16:


Thank you

Congratulations! I sent u mail since 1968.

Oladeep:
Finally d thread pioneer has gotten her visa. This is not coming as a surprise cos I knew for sure u would definitely get your visa. Congrats my sister. Follow up on traveldoc to know when ur visa is ready for collection and u might need to download flapp app with travelstart from playstore on your phone to follow up and to know when it's cheap to book your travel ticket. Congrats again dear.

Thank you so much Oladeep.

Amigo101:
Congratulations @pretty16. Best wishes for you and yours. Time to start living and not existing.

Thank you so much.

seun9090:



Pretty16, What is W-2's, check stubs, proof of domicile and IRs forms. I know what the naturalization certificate is. All i have is a copy of the forms filled i.e (a copy of the ds 260 form already filled out) after getting my welcome letter. I need to know how to xplain what this forms are when asking for them.
My petitioner's attorney helped doing everything so i basically have no idea what they are.

Check stubs is ur petitioner pay cheque. Just make photo copies of the most recent, IRS , na ur petitioner income tax returns. Your petitioner will know all this things and will send u copies as well as send NVC too. Your affidavit of support forms too. They just want to to know ur petitioner can take care of u and you no go be liability in their country. Proof of domicile na naturalization certificate, green cards etc.

Oladeep:
I remember I told pretty16 that if ones PD isn't current, one can't get IL regardless whether it exceeds a year from welcome letter or not but she kept arguing with me. I had to just surrender to her claim cos I didn't wanna argue further. I understand ur unwilling refusal to opt out when u needed to cos of ur "Oga at d top" but it's all good, ur time too will come Sis.

My brother I thought so ooo because of that that part where they said at the NVC stage it expires after 1year. And I had not seen anyone that had exceeded 1yr. It was when my mom called them and asked that they said once your case is complete, it doesn't expire. It is only when NVC contacts you and you don't get in touch with them for a period of 1yr. All payment expires. Things really change for this fiscal year sha

Elfmannisback:

Congratulations! I sent u mail since 1968.

Thank you so much. For real? laughing at the 1968 part. I replied your mails na. It's been a while I got a mail from you.

pretty16:


Check stubs is ur petitioner pay cheque. Just make photo copies of the most recent, IRS , na ur petitioner income tax returns. Your petitioner will know all this things and will send u copies as well as send NVC too. Your affidavit of support forms too. They just want to to know ur petitioner can take care of u and you no go be liability in their country. Proof of domicile na naturalization certificate, green cards etc.

Pretty 16, you said my petitioner will send me copies as well as send to nvc too.
Will all these be sent later after the IL has been received or has it been sent already with forms filled after the welcome letter? Then they affidavit of support forms, has it been filled after the welcome letter or will it be just be filled after the IL?

Hello folks,

new to nairaland and found out about it while searching for information about migrant visa. would love to learn the necessary information required for a migrant visa. my spouse applied for me recently, seeking to learn and understand the hoops.

thanks

seun9090:


Pretty 16, you said my petitioner will send me copies as well as send to nvc too.
Will all these be sent later after the IL has been received or has it been sent already with forms filled after the welcome letter? Then they affidavit of support forms, has it been filled after the welcome letter or will it be just be filled after the IL?

Seun9090 have u read your welcome letter? There are 6 steps to take when u have received ur welcome letter.
Step 1 is Choice of agent.
Step 2 pay fees online at ceac.state.gov
Step 3 submit Visa application form online at ceac.state.gov
Step 4 Collect financial documents
Step 5 collect supporting documents
Step 6 submit financial and supporting documents in one package to NVC.
Instructions on how to go about it is there. The 2nd page of the welcome letter has a cover sheet with a list of all the documents to be forwarded to NVC. They will also tell u once u have gathered all the documents place that same cover sheet on top of the documents, put it in a sealed envelope and send it via mail to their address. Make sure you send everything that they need so u will not get a checklist cos that causes delays. After ur case is reviewed and ok, u get case complete.

Note: now all those documents your petitioner sent to NVC, on the day of your interview, it will be at the embassy. They will ask for ur original birth certificate just to Cross check

pretty16:


Seun9090 have u read your welcome letter? There are 6 steps to take when u have received ur welcome letter.
Step 1 is Choice of agent.
Step 2 pay fees online at ceac.state.gov
Step 3 submit Visa application form online at ceac.state.gov
Step 4 Collect financial documents
Step 5 collect supporting documents
Step 6 submit financial and supporting documents in one package to NVC.
Instructions on how to go about it is there. The 2nd page of the welcome letter has a cover sheet with a list of all the documents to be forwarded to NVC. They will also tell u once u have gathered all the documents place that same cover sheet on top of the documents, put it in a sealed envelope and send it via mail to their address. Make sure you send everything that they need so u will not get a checklist cos that causes delays. After ur case is reviewed and ok, u get case complete.

Note: now all those documents your petitioner sent to NVC, on the day of your interview, it will be at the embassy. They will ask for ur original birth certificate just to Cross check

Oh okay thanks.
Am sure all these would have been sent cause i got a Case Complete last December.
All i just need, is for copies to be sent to me.

seun9090:



Oh okay thanks.
Am sure all these would have been sent cause i got a Case Complete last December.
All i just need, is for copies to be sent to me.

Oh ok that's fine. Just take your checklist and tell your petitioner to send you everything necessary. So that you can print out and take with you once you get an interview date.

pretty16:


Oh ok that's fine. Just take your checklist and tell your petitioner to send you everything necessary. So that you can print out and take with you once you get an interview date.

Thank you very much. You have really been helpful

seun9090:


Thank you very much. You have really been helpful

You welcome Seun 9090

seun9090:


Thank you very much. You have really been helpful

You welcome Seun9090

Ziniora:
Hello folks,

new to nairaland and found out about it while searching for information about migrant visa. would love to learn the necessary information required for a migrant visa. my spouse applied for me recently, seeking to learn and understand the hoops.

thanks

Try visajourney it will give you full details especially on your category and wait times


This thread is specifically for those who got to the NVC stsge that is they have welcome letter and are waiting for interview leteer.

Taal17:

Try visajourney it will give you full details especially on your category and wait times


This thread is specifically for those who got to the NVC stsge that is they have welcome letter and are waiting for interview leteer.

thank you very much

Congrats dear.
Your mum must be overwhelmed.
Safe flight to the US.

pretty16:
Hello my peoples. I got my Visa approved today, to the Glory of God. Had a 6.30 am appointment. I was scared of using taxify cos I didn't know whether they work very early hours of the morning, so I got a yellow cab man to be in my house by 4a.m. o boy , the Cabman reach my place 2.30a.m. I say today na today. God bless him though for arriving earlier than expected. Got my kids set and we left the house at 4.10. got to the embassy to 5. Before we could say jack Robinson, na 6a.m ooo. We join queue. We were moving quickly cos I had 3boys with me, one on the baby carrier then my drama boy, ( my 3yr old) and then my little helper, my 6yr old. We got stuck in front. My 3yr old start drama. We finally entered. Got in, @ the naija section was called in to put passport photographs in passport, original birth certificate, medical report. Me way pack all my photo copies, not knowing that my mom gave them photo copies when she mailed my form to NVC. She gave them extra plus jara cos everything wey I carry them no collect 1. I just carry load go, carry load come back. Then we sat down and waited. For finger printing. Na so my drama boy start him own ooo. He didn't let his brother share his seat with him, not to talk of others, them just dey hail me, say mama boys, the Lord is your strength.
Only 2 VO's on the immigrant section 1 male 1 female. The male VO, white on window 19 seemed nice and calm. I sat across to him was watching the ppl he was questioning before me. I was like lord let this man call me. He eventually did. I went in. my boys were just playing. I just sat baby down and faced him and he asked me.

Me: Good morning Sir.
VO: good morning. Do you swear to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth I said yes. And then he took my finger print to represent mine and the kids.
VO: first question: how long has your mom been in the U.S , I told him.
When last did she come to Nigeria, I told him,
What did you guys do when she came to Nigeria, I told him, we went swimming, to the movie s etc. He asked which movie we saw, I said I can't remember. He said what car does my mom drive I told him.
Then he said how often does my mom come to Nigeria, I said every year Until 2015, he said ok do you have pictures of your mum and the kids I said yes. Passed him the pictures . First thing he was pics of us swimming , my mum playing with her grand children. And then he saw my step dad and asked who's The Man in the middle and I said oh That's my stepdad. And then he nodded and said oh ok by stepdad that's mom's husband , looked through our WhatsApp call records and passed it to me.
And then the question I was waiting for.
VO : what about your kids dad, I said oh my Boyfriend, and then he said your not married yet, I said no. And he said why is that, I said when my mom petitioned for me, the first thing she said to me was don't get married. The process will take longer if you are married cos she wants us with her as soon as possible. He nodded. And said I should pls give him a few minutes. He went in, after sometime he came out, and then asked me how long have you and your boyfriend been dating I said since 2010. And he said to me, your Visa has been approved. I said thank you Sir. And he passed me the collection papers and the form to pay the $220 immigrant fee.
He didn't ask for my Opt out approval letter. I think they had notified them. Cos they wrote F2B boldly on my File.
He didn't ask for any other documents. My mom had updated them with everything. As I pack the docs go, na so I pack am come back. I thank God for everything. Thanking all of you on this thread too. We have really helped each other 'no man is an Island'. Thanks to tj28, Oladeep, stancima, Fayose4presdent, Wilsub, Elfmann, all you guys who have contributed to this thread one way or another. You guys rock . We need to pop Champaign. Na to begin search for ticket now ooo. any ideas on where to start looking. Na Delta Airlines. For 4 ppl. Abeg make una point me to the right direction. Make I get idea how much. No payment until I pick up my kpali first .

Being silently following this thread for quite a while now regarding my case on NVC..But to the glory of God,went for the interview last week and my visa approved..mine, anyway, was a CR1 visa process.it ended in praise.

Stancima:

Congrats dear.
Your mum must be overwhelmed.
Safe flight to the US.

Thanks Bro. Yes she is. Will be Leaving Nextmonth. Got a B.A ticket from LOS - Heathrow, Chicago and Columbus. The layovers isn't long at all. That's the sweetest part. Will keep everyone posted.
Anyone passed through Chicago O'Hare airport? What's it like? Hope not too busy?