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TravelRe: USA Fiancee (K1) Visa Thread by shariaston(f): 6:32am On Jun 22, 2022
LegitBachelor:
I think it took me 9 months to get my conditional greencard. And yes, I and my wife were invited for interview before they approved my greencard.
Mine took 6months and 1 week from the time of application (AOS $ EAD). I was approved for AOS (Conditional Green card) straight..never got EAD.

My wife and I attended the interview. The interviewer was an Army Vet and my wife works for the Army, so they just spent time talking about Army stuffs. Normally they don't tell you whether you are approved or not during the interview..but the guy tell me say him approve me 5mins into the interview...it lasted about 15mins.
TravelRe: USA Fiancee (K1) Visa Thread by shariaston(f): 12:24am On Mar 31, 2022
Coquinoqui:
My processing center starts with "IOE" (uscis immigration electronic system) which is National Benefits Center at Lee's Summit Missouri and it's way faster bcs the application is been processed online they say
Okay good. Mine was IOE too and the same processing centre as yours. My biometrics appointment was on 4th Oct 2021. AOS interview was on 2nd March 2022. Card was mailed on the 9th March 2022.

Your processing actually starts after your biometric processing NOT BEFORE. If your biometrics appointment goes well, your case status will change to "We are currently actively reviewing your case".
TravelRe: USA Fiancee (K1) Visa Thread by shariaston(f): 12:40am On Mar 30, 2022
Coquinoqui:
Hello Fam, for those that has received there work permit, how long did the process take? I have been scheduled for biometric appointment. Any New Yorker here going through k1 process?
Well, there is policy change at USCIS to expedite the processing of certain applications. To estimate your expected wait time, use the first-3 letters of your receipt number to identify your processing/service centre. Then you can see the estimated wait times for different applications.

I am among the few that got approved LPR (Green Card) straight (my EAD application) was just ignored.

I applied from Tennessee but in Texas now.
TravelRe: USA Fiancee (K1) Visa Thread by shariaston(f): 11:38pm On Mar 10, 2022
You don't have to do anything at the moment. Calm down...everyone seems to be in a hurry. You cannot expedite anything at the moment.
The Consulate in Lagos will send your Fiance/e or You a mail when your case is ready or you can keep checking on the Portal and when it shows "Ready" then you start your process. The only thing I will advise you to get now is "Birth Attestation" from the National Population Commission.

When your case shows "Ready" or either you or your fiance/e receives a mail to that effect then you can go ahead and pay Visa fee. The mail will tell you the recommended hospital for Medicals and other details. During Medicals, you are required to show letter from Embassy detailing your "Case ready status".

So calm down, you are almost there...Meanwhile spend time GATHERING THE RELEVANT DOCS. This is the most important STEP.

I went through this few years ago.



ezinwaJesu:
@Smartjac. Thanks for the update bro. My fiancee just messaged me now with our welcome letter from NVC . The excitement no be here. So I quickly checked my status on the tracking site and it showed "in transit". Omo this year go sweet wella.

So guys who are experienced in this stuff should tell us what next to expect in coming days. What to do when case shows ready. How to go about medicals and stuff. Nna man need to be guided like tata now.
TravelRe: USA Fiancee (K1) Visa Thread by shariaston(f): 3:17am On Mar 07, 2022
EAD, AOS Update.

Submitted August 2021...
Biometrics scheduled September 11 2021
Biometrics done October 4th 2021

AOS interview scheduled January 2022,
AOS interview on March 2022...AOS approved..

My case went straight to AOS...(EAD skipped)...

I'm grateful to God...

This is to encourage everyone out there at this stage...the wait can be long and frustrating..but as long as you are sincere in all you do, then it will all end in your favour
TravelRe: USA Fiancee (K1) Visa Thread by shariaston(f): 8:07pm On Jan 12, 2022
Congratulations

daisydamsy:
I just had my interview. It was a success. But I was told to bring the original copy of my birth certificate and submit at the DHL office alongside my passport. I was also told that once I submit them my visa will be ready for collection in 10 days. Will I say I was foolish to have submitted the photocopy? Lol. Anyways I’m excited. Thank you all. Whew! What a journey.
TravelRe: USA Fiancee (K1) Visa Thread by shariaston(f): 5:47am On Jan 07, 2022
Congratulations

anduyo:
Hey guys, my EAD and travel document case was approved yesterday. smiley wink
TravelRe: USA Fiancee (K1) Visa Thread by shariaston(f): 6:20pm On Nov 16, 2021
Go ahead with your interview schedule. Even if your passport expires (in this case yours is not yet expired. Don't worry I'm aware of the 6-month validity), you will still be interviewed. Sounds strange right? I had a friend whose passport expired on a Sunday (immigrant visa class) and his interview was on the next day Monday. He had applied for a new passport and was tossed up and down by the Passport Office for 16 weeks. I advised him to call the Visa helpline. He called and was asked to come in for his interview with the expired passport.
To cut a long story short, his visa was approved and he was given a letter to submit his new passport whenever he gets it. It took about 6 weeks after his interview for his passport to be ready. He sent it to the embassy (UPS VI drop-off address) and his visa was issued.

He is in the USA now for about 5months.

So, if you have any concerns as regards to this, reach out to the US Visa helpline.


daisydamsy:
Good day all. I don’t know how to type my concerns. Anyways, my passport is expiring next year July. My interview is next year January. My passport validity will be exactly 6 months on a day before my interview.
Problem:
As soon as I scheduled my interview in July and I got a date for next year, I proceeded to renew my passport cause I no wan hear story(na the story I dey now). August 4th, I completely all I needed for the application , did my biometrics… all the gbogbotigbo. After 3weeks, I came to check the status, they said it’s being processed (don’t remember the word they used). Then a month later I came and status Indicated “no record found”. Ah! I asked the officer, he said it may be a system glitch that it will correct itself and I shouldn’t worry but to come back in another 3weeks. I got there and this thing is still saying “no record found”. Met with some senior officers who did wan thing wan thing on the system. The other one even requested for my file(file that I already submitted). At the end of the day they told me to not worry that my passport will be ready soon. Ready soon on top no record found abi , ok oh. I sha took their words with a grain of salt.
Question:
Provided that I don’t get my passport next month,
What do I do?
Can I postpone my interview?
Should I abort payment for medicals? Cause if I pay for medicals and miss my interview, it will be a waste of money.
Pls I need advice as I’m very unsettled by this. Nigeria wan wound me so.
TravelRe: USA Fiancee (K1) Visa Thread by shariaston(f): 6:29am On Nov 03, 2021
Did my biometrics on Oct 4th. Still waiting



olamitunposi:
Update!!!

Filed for my AOS on September 29th and got NOA1 for October 4th, biometrics appointment letter was sent on October 9th, did my biometrics on November 1st.

Now the wait continues.

I wish everyone on the waitlist both at NVC or AOS all the best.
TravelRe: USA Fiancee (K1) Visa Thread by shariaston(f):
shariaston:
A week ago
TravelRe: USA Fiancee (K1) Visa Thread by shariaston(f): 6:56pm On Oct 06, 2021
SmartJac:
Please can someone respond?
Maybe facial expressions would have mattered in the past but not now - COVID. Through out your time inside the Consulate, you are required to put on your face mask. So, no one will be seeing your facial expressions. I think that's a good thing though.


He only time you will have to take down your mask will be when the Consular want to verify it's you on the passport.
TravelRe: USA Fiancee (K1) Visa Thread by shariaston(f): 6:53pm On Oct 06, 2021
Coquinoqui:
Cool but I thought they said use transperant bag huh.
Im also looking to get something like this too for my interview
You can use this same plastic file case.. that's what I used during my interview (same colour). It helps in keeping your documents well-sorted
TravelRe: USA Fiancee (K1) Visa Thread by shariaston(f): 9:44pm On Oct 04, 2021
anduyo:
When did you do it?
A week ago
TravelRe: USA Fiancee (K1) Visa Thread by shariaston(f): 6:50pm On Oct 04, 2021
anduyo:
It’s going well, just waiting for my work authorization. How is yours so far??
So far so good. Done with biometrics..
TravelRe: USA Fiancee (K1) Visa Thread by shariaston(f): 10:27am On Sep 22, 2021
anduyo:
Hey guy, is there another platform for guys that have gone pass K1 and waiting for their adjustment of status??
How is your adjustment going?? In in the phase too
TravelRe: USA Fiancee (K1) Visa Thread by shariaston(f): 2:47pm On Aug 30, 2021
Armstrong34:
......................................................


Thanks so much for your reply................The issue i was asking is that i heard since Nigeria is a high fraud country for K visas....i heard it is very hard for the Us consulate in lagos to grant K1 visas on a one time visit..................and also when there are no pictures with families involved due to the 3rd country meeting
Not everything you read is true. I was granted on a "one-time" visit and so many other people on this forum. The burden of proof lies on you to prove the bona fide of your relationship. Multiple visits does not improve your chances if you can't substantially prove the bona fide of your relationship.
And like I earlier wrote, meeting outside Nigeria does not limit your chances..all you need to do is to show in writing or verbal why you had to meet wherever you met.. that's it.
TravelRe: USA Fiancee (K1) Visa Thread by shariaston(f): 2:22am On Aug 30, 2021
Armstrong34:
is it possible to get a k1 visa in lagos with a one time visithuh...........................................And the visit was in a third world country because of corona that time..............so the pictures snapped was between i and my fiancee at different location...no pictures with family but there are video calls screenshot of both families discusssion.
Same cultural values...
same Age range

we have affidavit of support from family members who are aware of the relationship and marriage plans

we were classmates in the same primary school when we graduated before she travelled go the US 2005......
Yes it is very possible. Make sure you attach copies of the boarding passes (for both), hotel reservations receipt, visas (as applicable), etc. It's the same documents you would attach if he/she visited Nigeria. The only difference is that you have to attach for both as available. You will also need some writing or verbal explanations why you had to meet outside Nigeria.
TravelRe: USA Fiancee (K1) Visa Thread by shariaston(f): 2:26am On Jul 07, 2021
Airboy333:
the police report is valid for 1 year 4get about d 3 months on it .for the medical d two weeks is ok but is best u call the medical (hospital)and confirm hw long will it take for result to be out
Nah..Police clearance cert/report is ONLY VALID FOR 3 MONTHS.
If it was valid for 1 year, how come the USA Consulate requested those of us that had ours before the lockdown do another one? Medicals is valid for 6 months.
TravelRe: USA Fiancee (K1) Visa Thread by shariaston(f): 2:21am On Jul 07, 2021
Treasureprince1:
police report can only be gotten from Lagos and Abuja
Police report can be gotten in any State Police HQ. All you need to do is visit the State Force HQ.
Fill the forms
Submit 2 passport pics
Copy of your passport data page
Submit your finger prints...and pay the requested fee...that's it.

The State Command will forward the completed forms to the Central Crime Registry which is ONLY in Lagos (Alagbon).

After some days (10 days max in estimate)..The clearance certificate will be returned to the State HQ and you will be called to come pick it up.

Even if you go to ABUJA, it will still sent to Lagos. I did mine in Kaduna..and that was my third clearance cert (over a period of 10 yrs for different purposes).
TravelRe: USA Fiancee (K1) Visa Thread by shariaston(f): 10:12pm On May 27, 2021
Treasureprince1:
I was approved today!!!!!


I got to the embassy by around 6:15am, we waited till around 7am till the security checks were done, , after everything I was called to window 17 and a chubby white guy interviewed me, I was asked just five questions

CO: how did you guys meet
Me: answered

CO: when did you propose
Me: I answered

CO: sorry i didn't understand what you explained on how you guys met, you talk so fast, please calm down a little,

Me: I started explaining from beginning.

CO: so who introduced you guys to each other, your uncle or hers

Me: mine

CO: what does she do

Me: answered

CO: I'm approving you and your visa will be issued within a week

Me: thank you so much sir, I'm grateful

CO: all the best in your marriage
Congratulations and wish you all the best in your marriage.
TravelRe: USA Fiancee (K1) Visa Thread by shariaston(f): 10:31pm On May 11, 2021
Treasureprince1:
the dates popped up on my ustraveldoc portal and I scheduled myself, my interview for April 15th 2020 was cancelled due to the pandemic, what stage are you?
Sorry I'm replying this late..I have been interviewed. Was approved.
How about yours?
TravelRe: USA Fiancee (K1) Visa Thread by shariaston(f): 8:11pm On May 10, 2021
Transcript...

After the oath-taking and fingerprinting...
VO: Tell me about your fiancee
VO: So how is it going?
VO: Have you ever married?
VO: Has she ever married?
VO: What does she like?

VO: Congratulations and I wish you the very best. Thank you.
TravelRe: USA Fiancee (K1) Visa Thread by shariaston(f): 1:59pm On May 10, 2021
I had my interview today..took less than 3 minutes and was approved.
First and foremost, my gratitude to Almighty God and family, then to everyone on this forum that have posted valuable and helpful info.

Thank you All..and God bless.

Transcript coming soon....
TravelRe: USA Fiancee (K1) Visa Thread by shariaston(f): 3:24am On Mar 19, 2021
Yes I have been rescheduled
Treasureprince1:
hi I hope you finally got rescheduled today? all the k1 cases at the embassy were scheduled and rescheduled today .
TravelRe: USA Fiancee (K1) Visa Thread by shariaston(f): 10:16am On Mar 16, 2021
My interview was for March 2020 but was cancelled..I have checked repeatedly on the interview booking portal and everytime it says "there are no new interview dates"

The consulate told us that they will inform us when they begin interviewing k1 visas.. what's really happening (rhetoric question)?
Treasureprince1:
the dates popped up on my ustraveldoc portal and I scheduled myself, my interview for April 15th 2020 was cancelled due to the pandemic, what stage are you?
TravelRe: USA Fiancee (K1) Visa Thread by shariaston(f): 11:32am On Mar 15, 2021
Did you have to request the new interview or it was automatic?
Please what was your original date before cancellation?
Treasureprince1:
Elders in the house, my interview was finally rescheduled for May.
TravelRe: USA Fiancee (K1) Visa Thread by shariaston(f): 11:26am On Feb 25, 2021
When was your original interview date?
How did they get to you? Text or email?
Your new date? What month?
emmarino:
Goodnews!..
Rescheduled for interview. Got message this morning
TravelRe: USA Fiancee (K1) Visa Thread by shariaston(f): 9:47pm On Oct 29, 2020
News for the interview booking platform says "From October 13, F, J, M (student visas) and IR1, CR1, IR2, CR2 visas would be able to attend interviews in Lagos and Abuja" (http://cdn.ustraveldocs.com/ng/)
Mayorr89:
Recently, F1 students have been able to book appointments and have their visa interviews already. Also dates are now available for B1/B2 in Lagos, I guess for January.. so I believe appointments for k1 visa should be
Made available soon too. Cheers!
TravelRe: USA Fiancee (K1) Visa Thread by shariaston(f): 1:35pm On May 17, 2020
molybdenum0012:
How were you able to do this? Can we talk outside this forum.. This is my WhatsApp no please. Zero nine zero three two three six nine one eight five. Thanks
I am also doing a Masters in Education (advanced teaching techniques) online. I hope to do a PhD when I complete it next year in the USA.
TravelRe: USA Fiancee (K1) Visa Thread by shariaston(f): 10:41pm On Mar 10, 2020
can I get the VJ link(s)
sandraigho:
Yes i just did.
Guess all interviews for March have been rescheduled.
Same story trending on VJ as well
Only God knows what's going on
TravelRe: USA Fiancee (K1) Visa Thread by shariaston(f): 9:52pm On Mar 09, 2020
Hello house,
Has anyone received a mail from the Consulate for rescheduling of interview?
RomanceRe: Would You Date A Married Woman? by shariaston(f): 11:18pm On Sep 27, 2008
I am responding to the lekeleke's comment on this topic[color=#990000][/color]
My broda you are right "shits happen" sometimes
I donot encourage it but like you did say, sometimes it gets to that point where we loose all sense of rationality.
It did happen to me and thats y Im using this medium to purge it out.
One cannot enumerate the entire possible causes that might make a guy date a married woman and that means there is no extreme to the temptations a man faces
Please donot dress me in borrowed ropes as I donot patronize the idea of dating a married lady but all I'm saying that you never know the weight of the temptations except ure there. I do know that there are folks that go outright hunting married ladies for money, that is shameful of them, but come to think about it, ONE SIN IS AS GOOD AS THE OTHER.

shariastone@yahoo.com

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