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Drenimarcus:


Go to school, volunteer, gym, Netflix, video gaming lol you choose. You can’t work, you need to calm down. It is what it is.

Thanks. I’m very aware I can’t work, not yet searching. Schooling planned for next session, I gym, Netflix but never video game. The only volunteering option I’ve seen is firefighting, I’m not sure I can do that. I live in a predominantly white city, I barely see my neighbors.
But like you said, I need to calm down. It is what it is

Congratulations Legit...na GOD..WIN!!!

LegitBachelor:
I just got my work permit and travel authorization after 4 months of waiting! Well, I give praise to God that I've finally gotten it.

The next step is to go back to the Social Adminstration guys and change my Social Security Card. The next step is to start work

Drenimarcus:


Abi oga mi. How you deh?

Fine o. I am currently doing an online course to improve my excel and financial modelling skills. Its a huge requirement for my kind of job here.

For peeps looking for a particular kind of job, the advice is to look at different adverts and identify the recurring requirement / requirements. Those requirements should be what we should strive to obtain before the work authorization becomes available. That way...we are ready for work by the time we are authorized to work.

SugarHiccup:


Thanks. I’m very aware I can’t work, not yet searching. Schooling planned for next session, I gym, Netflix but never video game. The only volunteering option I’ve seen is firefighting, I’m not sure I can do that. I live in a predominantly white city, I barely see my neighbors.
But like you said, I need to calm down. It is what it is

It will end in praise. Stay strong.

SugarHiccup:


Thanks. I’m very aware I can’t work, not yet searching. Schooling planned for next session, I gym, Netflix but never video game. The only volunteering option I’ve seen is firefighting, I’m not sure I can do that. I live in a predominantly white city, I barely see my neighbors.
But like you said, I need to calm down. It is what it is

If you are a Christian,.....Go to church. Join a unit or group and volunteer in church. Attend group meetings.

If there are professional groups that relate to your profession in that city join them and attend some of their events

Network with those white people in your city........they can become helpful

sharpman1:


Fine o. I am currently doing an online course to improve my excel and financial modelling skills. Its a huge requirement for my kind of job here.

For peeps looking for a particular kind of job, the advice is to look at different adverts and identify the recurring requirement / requirements. Those requirements should be what we should strive to obtain before the work authorization becomes available. That way...we are ready for work by the time we are authorized to work.

I have a job waiting for me sef, hopefully EAD comes in faster. God speed bro!

Drenimarcus:


I have a job waiting for me sef, hopefully EAD comes in faster. God speed bro!

CHAIRMAN!!!! I wish i was like you o

sharpman1:


If you are a Christian,.....Go to church. Join a unit or group and volunteer in church. Attend group meetings.

Network with those white people in your city........they can become helpful

Fastest way is through church, I attend men meetings, do volunteering in church.

sharpman1:


CHAIRMAN!!!! I wish i was like you o

Lol boss!!! After you na you o. My neighbor offered me but ead deh delay man. It is well

congratulations bro. hope mine is less than 4 months. just praying mine is fast-tracked by Gods grace. currently doing some serious online IT courses while crisscrossing TEXAS with my wife.

LegitBachelor:
I just got my work permit and travel authorization after 4 months of waiting! Well, I give praise to God that I've finally gotten it.

Congrats boss

Drenimarcus:


I have a job waiting for me sef, hopefully, EAD comes in faster. God speed bro

Boss trust you're good.

You guys have really been helpful.

nelem:


Congrats boss




Boss trust you're good.

You guys have really been helpful.

I am boss and you too? You remember us today

Drenimarcus:


I am boss and you too? You remember us today

Yes, boss, I'm doing very fine.

Na busy (school work) just busy man actually.
I may not have so much to contribute/advice (obviously 'cos I am on F1) but I am just reading, learning & gathering experience, depending on the direction the tides will blow us. .

Regards to wifey.

Thanks so much for your time taken to create this thread.

I have a sister whom her hubby is a legal resident in the State. He filed for her and every necessary steps had been taken. She got a date for interview and went, unfortunately she was not able to see the consular for the interview because she actually did not go with the result of her medical due to late collection date.

She was asked to go and get the medical and reschedule another interview date, she was given a hard copy of information that will guide her through the rescheduling process. Having gone through the necessary procedures, unfortunately we were unable to get a date, the response from the page is “there is no available date yet”.

We mailed the given contact and we were directed to another contact called support-nigeriatravel@.....

We still haven’t gotten any available date ooo,

Please brother, how can your help us with vital information if you may have.

LegitBachelor:
Hi guys,

I am a K1 Visa applicant. I had to create this thread because I couldn't find a thread that's specially dedicated to Fiancee (K1) Visa Application. My motivation for the creation of this thread is the USA Visit Visa Thread which have been really helpful to lots of nairalanders and guests (shout out to LadyGuinivere and Co).

K1 Visa is unique because it has both non-immigrant and immigrant features hence the need to have a dedicated thread where issues can be thrashed out.

My hope is that both successful, delayed and intending K1 Visa applicants will be active on this thread so we can all learn from each other. Also I hope we can get the Visa Officers to offer their professional comments once in a while.

So I'll provide a brief guide on how to proceed with the K1 Visa application. Please correct me in the places where I'm wrong so I can effect the changes.

The first step in the visa application is the filling of a petition using the form I-129F by your US citizen fiancee whom you must have met in person. The filled form is submitted to USCIS at their US address. If the petition is approved, it is sent to the NVC who in turn sends it to the US Embassy here in Lagos.

Once the US Embassy receives your casefile, you can now proceed with the second step which is to fill the DS-160 form and schedule an Interview.

After the interview, you will be issued a K1 Visa if you were successful which allows you entry into the States. You must marry your fiancee within 90 days of entry.

Details of the process involved can be found here:
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration/nonimmigrant-visa-for-a-fiance-k-1.html

I recommend we all read the info on the link before asking specific questions on this thread.

There also exists an official thread created by a US Embassy Visa Officer for Immigration related questions. You may want to check it out .

Oya let the discussions begin

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nelem:


Yes, boss, I'm doing very fine.

Na busy (school work) just busy man actually.
I may not have so much to contribute/advice (obviously 'cos I am on F1) but I am just reading, learning & gathering experience, depending on the direction the tides will blow us. .

Regards to wifey.

Oh I didn’t know, hope lectures are going great? Thanks bro and all the best in your studies. It will end in praise bro!

Thanks guys

Hello everyone,so I was able to schedule an appointment but the code on my ds-160 confirmation page is different from the one on my appointment page.is there anything I should be worried about?

Please is there anybody here who knows when dates pop up for rescheduling,I got a far date and I’m looking to reschedule,help a brother please.

Drenimarcus:


Oh I didn’t know, hope lectures are going great? Thanks bro and all the best in your studies. It will end in praise bro!

Amennnn. thanks boss

LegitBachelor:
I just got my work permit and travel authorization after 4 months of waiting! Well, I give praise to God that I've finally gotten it.

The next step is to go back to the Social Adminstration guys and change my Social Security Card. The next step is to start work

Aww...Congrats.

But, what's wrong with the previous SS Card you have now?

I need help here pls.. Anybody!

I met my man on the first week of this month and we're already making plans for him to come and meet my family by January so that after his visit, we can start our k1 visa application. I need help with the following.

1: He's 18 years older than I am. I hope this won't be a red flag?
2: he's divorced
3. He has four kids from his previous marriage (could this be a red flag too?)
4: we intend applying after the first visit.
5. Will the length of our relationship affect our application in any way?

We really want to be together as soon as possible and k1 Visa seems the quickest. What would u advice we do? Am anticipating a response as soon as possible. Thank you!
@legitbachelor and others pls help me out.

I need help here pls.. Anybody!

I met my man on the first week of this month and we're already making plans for him to come and meet my family by January so that after his visit, we can start our k1 visa application. I need help with the following.

1: He's 18 years older than I am. I hope this won't be a red flag?
2: he's divorced
3. He has four kids from his previous marriage (could this be a red flag too?)
4: we intend applying after the first visit.
5. Will the length of our relationship affect our application in any way?

We really want to be together as soon as possible and k1 Visa seems the quickest. What would u advice we do? Am anticipating a response as soon as possible. Thank you!
@legitbachelor and others pls help me out.

I am new to nairaland so am not sure my first message was sent so am resending it. Sorry for any inconveniences caused. God bless

Thanks so much for your time taken to create this thread.

I have a sister whom her hubby is a legal resident in the State. He filed for her and every necessary steps had been taken. She got a date for interview and went, unfortunately she was not able to see the consular for the interview because she actually did not go with the result of her medical due to late collection date.

She was asked to go and get the medical and reschedule another interview date, she was given a hard copy of information that will guide her through the rescheduling process. Having gone through the necessary procedures, unfortunately we were unable to get a date, the response from the page is “there is no available date yet”.

We mailed the given contact and we were directed to another contact called support-nigeriatravel@.....

We still haven’t gotten any available date ooo,

Please brother, how can your help us with vital information if you may have.

Sukey:
Hello everyone,so I was able to schedule an appointment but the code on my ds-160 confirmation page is different from the one on my appointment page.is there anything I should be worried about?

Send an email to support@ustraveldocs.com
You’d have it resolved through that channel

Waybedot:
Thanks so much for your time taken to create this thread.

I have a sister whom her hubby is a legal resident in the State. He filed for her and every necessary steps had been taken. She got a date for interview and went, unfortunately she was not able to see the consular for the interview because she actually did not go with the result of her medical due to late collection date.

She was asked to go and get the medical and reschedule another interview date, she was given a hard copy of information that will guide her through the rescheduling process. Having gone through the necessary procedures, unfortunately we were unable to get a date, the response from the page is “there is no available date yet”.

We mailed the given contact and we were directed to another contact called support-nigeriatravel@.....

We still haven’t gotten any available date ooo,

Please brother, how can your help us with vital information if you may have.

You might need to wait until an available date pop up ..I doubt it if there's something someone can do here to fast forward the whole process for you .Really sorry about this .Since she's been at the embassy before,I think it's proper for the embassy to give you a date .

Gudnexvincent:
I need help here pls.. Anybody!

I met my man on the first week of this month and we're already making plans for him to come and meet my family by January so that after his visit, we can start our k1 visa application. I need help with the following.

1: He's 18 years older than I am. I hope this won't be a red flag?
2: he's divorced
3. He has four kids from his previous marriage (could this be a red flag too?)
4: we intend applying after the first visit.
5. Will the length of our relationship affect our application in any way?

We really want to be together as soon as possible and k1 Visa seems the quickest. What would u advice we do? Am anticipating a response as soon as possible. Thank you!
@legitbachelor and others pls help me out.

I am new to nairaland so am not sure my first message was sent so am resending it. Sorry for any inconveniences caused. God bless

Thinking the wide age difference might be a red flag when you applying for a K1 visa.I advise you to go for a spousal visa. It's better for the whole process to be late than to get yourself denied when you can actually resolve this before hand.Its just a piece of advise though ..you might still go for the K1 visa too

LegitBachelor:
I just got my work permit and travel authorization after 4 months of waiting! Well, I give praise to God that I've finally gotten it.

The next step is to go back to the Social Adminstration guys and change my Social Security Card. The next step is to start work

Congrats Boss i am so happy for you, please don't stop sharing some vital information for us here along the way like
challenges you met before getting work permit, how did you cope without doing anything for those 4 months, the type of challenges you are facing as a new immigrant using k1 visa, your job search and how to get a job after getting work permit etc...you have been a blessing to a lot of us here, Thanks for everything

@LegitBachelor,

I sent you an email earlier today. Cheers!

Beautyaddy:


Aww...Congrats.

But, what's wrong with the previous SS Card you have now?

Thanks

Don't mind me. Was just being overzealous . Its not even possible to change it till I get my greencard.

The positive however is that I was able to get a job with that SS card and work permit. The journey continues

select500:
@LegitBachelor,

I sent you an email earlier today. Cheers!

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Thanks guys. I wish us all the very best in this journey. We shall all get our heart desires by His Grace. God is ever faithful to His children.

I will keep updating on my free time from work if there's any update.

Regards.