Stancima:


I speak from a point of authority. Immigration travel ban has been in existence since 2017 and contested in court until 2018 when the supreme court here finally lifted the injunctions and a revised document was produced. The details of these documents are available everywhere for those who put in effort into seeking information. It's unfortunate that you couldn't make effort to lay hold on an information that is freely out there yet speak so lowly of an attempt to get people like you informed.
Pathetic.

emonkey:


Which “point of authority “? Immigration travel ban from Nigeria has been in existence since 2017? You certainly are as ignorant as much as you are conceited . I wonder who you are trying to impress here and why?

Stancima:


Sadly any case with an interview date beyond 21st February 2020 is affected except the applicant is for the National Interest waiver (NIW) class or qualifies for a general waiver. Candidates are automatically enrolled for the general waiver and if they do not meet the waiver conditions, their Visa are denied. The NIW is a different application route and not family based.

BigJakie:


Please clarify on the bold... Does this mean after the ban is imposed every petition automatically goes through the option of waivers and are automatically disqualified for not meeting the conditions?

I was of the notion that all petitions will come to a halt until the ban is scraped

Stancima:


Petitions will continue to be processed; there will be no halting the processing of immigration petitions. Since the introduction of the waiver in 2018 following the supreme court ruling, the DHS has not introduced a form for those seeking a waiver to file for one, neither is there a fee for it. The procedure has been that consular officers at the end of the interview would ask applicants if they want to apply for a waiver; this question is an indication that the Visa has been denied on the basis of the travel ban. So all that is required to be enrolled in the waiver is a verbal consent. Therefore, anyone who is going for interview after February 21st (if Nigeria is not withdrawn from the list by that time) is advised to go with any additional document they think qualify them for the waiver.
The approval rate so far is at 6% and about 2% has actually completed the entire waiver procedure successfully as it currently takes time. It's still unclear to what extent the bar for waiver will be raised for Nigerians, irrespective, a proof of undue hardship, qualifying family ties and economic value to the US govt remain the crux of evidence required for waivers.
If the ban is not lifted by 21st, it would make a lot of sense for anyone going for an interview to request their relative here in the USA to contact an immigration lawyer to evaluate their chances for a waiver. A number of immigration lawyers here give free consultation in that regards. If the immigration lawyer feels good about your chances, you can contract them to handle it for you if your relatives here can afford it, otherwise you could proceed with the waiver on your own. Applicants reserve the right to put their interview on hold pending the lifting of the ban.

Stancima:


Petitions will continue to be processed; there will be no halting the processing of immigration petitions. Since the introduction of the waiver in 2018 following the supreme court ruling, the DHS has not introduced a form for those seeking a waiver to file for one, neither is there a fee for it. The procedure has been that consular officers at the end of the interview would ask applicants if they want to apply for a waiver; this question is an indication that the Visa has been denied on the basis of the travel ban. So all that is required to be enrolled in the waiver is a verbal consent. Therefore, anyone who is going for interview after February 21st (if Nigeria is not withdrawn from the list by that time) is advised to go with any additional document they think qualify them for the waiver.
The approval rate so far is at 6% and about 2% has actually completed the entire waiver procedure successfully as it currently takes time. It's still unclear to what extent the bar for waiver will be raised for Nigerians, irrespective, a proof of undue hardship, qualifying family ties and economic value to the US govt remain the crux of evidence required for waivers.
If the ban is not lifted by 21st, it would make a lot of sense for anyone going for an interview to request their relative here in the USA to contact an immigration lawyer to evaluate their chances for a waiver. A number of immigration lawyers here give free consultation in that regards. If the immigration lawyer feels good about your chances, you can contract them to handle it for you if your relatives here can afford it, otherwise you could proceed with the waiver on your own. Applicants reserve the right to put their interview on hold pending the lifting of the ban.

Stancima:


Petitions will continue to be processed; there will be no halting the processing of immigration petitions. Since the introduction of the waiver in 2018 following the supreme court ruling, the DHS has not introduced a form for those seeking a waiver to file for one, neither is there a fee for it. The procedure has been that consular officers at the end of the interview would ask applicants if they want to apply for a waiver; this question is an indication that the Visa has been denied on the basis of the travel ban. So all that is required to be enrolled in the waiver is a verbal consent. Therefore, anyone who is going for interview after February 21st (if Nigeria is not withdrawn from the list by that time) is advised to go with any additional document they think qualify them for the waiver.
The approval rate so far is at 6% and about 2% has actually completed the entire waiver procedure successfully as it currently takes time. It's still unclear to what extent the bar for waiver will be raised for Nigerians, irrespective, a proof of undue hardship, qualifying family ties and economic value to the US govt remain the crux of evidence required for waivers.
If the ban is not lifted by 21st, it would make a lot of sense for anyone going for an interview to request their relative here in the USA to contact an immigration lawyer to evaluate their chances for a waiver. A number of immigration lawyers here give free consultation in that regards. If the immigration lawyer feels good about your chances, you can contract them to handle it for you if your relatives here can afford it, otherwise you could proceed with the waiver on your own. Applicants reserve the right to put their interview on hold pending the lifting of the ban.

xcesspower:
Please i just got my interview date but i didn't see my appointment for medicals, and as well didnt see were to print out my interview appointment....it was just the mail from NVC stating the details of my interview...please someone help cos am lost

xcesspower:
Please i just got my interview date but i didn't see my appointment for medicals, and as well didnt see were to print out my interview appointment....it was just the mail from NVC stating the details of my interview...please someone help cos am lost

Kennytowel:


https://www.stelladimokokorkus.com/2020/02/us-ambassador-to-nigeria-says.html.

Saw this today. Don't know how true it is

Spanishmilf:
what is this just an ad site.

emonkey:


There are TWO classes of Family-based immigration - Immediate Relative and Family Preference. How does the ban affect Immediate relatives (IR). The immigration webite states that availability is UNLIMITED.

"Immediate Relative – these visas are based on a close family relationship with a U.S. citizen, such as a spouse, child or parent. The number of immigrants in these categories is not limited each fiscal year"

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration.html

Kennytowel:


https://dailypost.ng/2020/02/11/us-immigration-ban-will-be-resolved-in-single-digit-month-us-ambassador-to-nigeria/

Spanishmilf:
9month ke

emonkey:


9 Months! So those booked for interview in March better think of how to postpone it . Surely they will meet denial o.Abi

emonkey:


9 Months! So those booked for interview in March better think of how to postpone it . Surely they will meet denial o.Abi

emonkey:


9 Months! So those booked for interview in March better think of how to postpone it . Surely they will meet denial o.Abi

feb20Obinna:
Responding, the US Ambassador Leonard said the visa issue was not a ban and that the action was not meant to be a permanent one. saying it would hopefully be resolved “in a single-digit month.”

Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/02/gbajabiamila-seeks-review-of-us-visa-ban-on-nigerians/

stevebless:
Hello guys. Just went for my visa interview and I was told to bring more evidence. They need current (2018) tax papers. I went with 2017 and it was rejected. I'm married with kids and I forgot to also have more of my immediate family's pictures. I was told to drop all these things, along with my passport at the DHL office. Good luck to you all.

Ajenikoko89:

There is no reason to fret about the whole the thing there is always a review by the united state of america on the country place on restriction annually to check if there had been any changes in their information sharing and any country that meet the standard would have the ban lifted and that will be October 1st this year interview will still be schedule but to place safe its better to reschedule the interview till the ban is lifted

sirgigs:
To God be the Glory.

*My Parents inlaw received their Immigrant visas stamped in their Passports today since they had their interviews last year Dec, 2019.

*IV expiration date is 4th May 2020 so na to begin preparations.

Good luck to all others waiting.

sirgigs:
To God be the Glory.

*My Parents inlaw received their Immigrant visas stamped in their Passports today since they had their interviews last year Dec, 2019.

*IV expiration date is 4th May 2020 so na to begin preparations.

Good luck to all others waiting.

BigJakie:
The Nigerian ban will be lifted soon

IrepChrist:


https://www.lindaikejisblog.com/2020/2/us-house-panel-advances-bill-to-repeal-trumps-travel-ban-on-nigeria-and-other-muslim-majority-countries.html

Hopefully

pristine88:


This Bill will Be approved by the house but unlikely to pass in the senate. We should hope for compliance from the Nigerian Gov, that seems like the best path

sirgigs:
To God be the Glory.

*My Parents inlaw received their Immigrant visas stamped in their Passports today since they had their interviews last year Dec, 2019.

*IV expiration date is 4th May 2020 so na to begin preparations.

Good luck to all others waiting.