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Its the interpretation of the 14th amendment

For those who need the text of the EO see here.

https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/01/protecting-the-meaning-and-value-of-american-citizenship/

Its effective 30days from Jan 20.

For mother's already in the US. Don't be anxious whaats paramount is your safe delivery and the health of mother and child.

For those intending on coming for this reason Id advise caution.

tsignal:
Has anyone switched from interview waiver to an in person appointment, the processing for the interviewer waiver according to the Lagos Navigator is 2 months while the in person interview is 5 business days, do you know if i can switch and go for an in person inteview with a copy of my passport since they have it

2 months, 5 days ..are these timelines to get your passport back? Or to get date to submit passport/interview.

Won't you still need to get an interview date first for in person . Most ppl here who have shared are getting dates much later in the year.

PeachtreeReside:
Has anyone ever filed an immigrant petition on your behalf with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services?"


The question is if anyone has ever filed for them and not if it was successful or not.



This trying to be smart by half will paint them in a bad light. A VERY BAD LIGHT.

Choose if this the hill you want to trip over.

A petition being approved is where immigration filing starts. Anything else is a false start imo

underarmour:
Also, does Nigerian passport have passport book number?

No,
No need to fill that part

ednut1:
your last sentence is a very big issue in the community. Men who transition to women late usually have that broad shoulders or long jaw which makes people know/taunt them. So they prefer giving puberty blockers to kids or doing the transition early. God abeg 😪

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Time will tell the effect of puberty blockers when these children hit their 30s and older
Puberty isn't just about your sex hormones it's about how your whole body grows into an adult, your bone density, brain function and other organs

It's just setting up kids for a future that medicine has no data on.
Sigh

underarmour:
Greetings
Am filling out DS 160 for my parent. Some years ago, I filed I-130 but the application was unsuccessful. On the DS 160 form, there is question "Has anyone ever filed an immigrant petition on your behalf with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services?" Should we answer Yes? Hoping this won't give parent reason for denial although parent has visited me in US years ago before filing a I-130.

Since the petition was unsuccessful then the answer is no in my opinion
Your parents do not have an existing petition for them.

Skywalker139:
Her application status is showing refused. We are yet to get her passport back from the embassy, no communication from the embassy.

Track on the OIS website
Someone already mentioned to use passport number.

Faith063:
My student loan got declined and can't reapply until 90 days, that's why I'm looking for alternative means. Please if you have some link to these scholarships that's general and not school specific, I will appreciate as my school does not offer such

I don't know, scholarships would local to your state or city and we don't know that.

Speak with financial Aid office, maybe they can work out something install mental for you.

mamateniola1:
pls, we need help...

What advice do you want
It doesn't seem like you have admission into any school yet.
If the funds as you say are yours then apply to the school, get admission and pay your school fees. Sebi your uncle has the funds let him pay for the school.
That you are single or that you have been denied tourist visas before is not relevant since you are applying for study.
If your dad filed for you and the petition was not approved then you don't have an application with them. The answer is no.
Your father has passed our condolences, if they ask about him just tell them he has passed .
Since you said there are funds to cover your tuition, are there also funds to cover your living expenses? You need answers to that to get your admission.

Nobody can tell you whether you will get the visa or not. This is not betting na

Faith063:
Don't know if this is allowed here but I am truly sorry. Please I really need assistance or advice to help me finance my last semester as a master's student in the US, I'm in dire need of my tuition fees amounting to $8000 for the spring 2025 semester as things didn't go as planned, I will appreciate any help, resources or advice you could offer me to allow me graduate in May. I can provide my proof of enrollment if required, thanks.

Can you apply for student loans?
I guess you are eligible for OPT so you can pay back over time.

Do you have access to credit through your credit cards? As a student banks should offer credit cards.

Does your uni have any scholarship even the 500, 1000, type where you typically have to write an essay etc. it will help in paying back what ever loans you may have to take.

I'm going to assume this person is traveling on an expired passport that's why they have no NIN.
LEet them use data on their plan to use WhatsApp.

When they get in they can sort out nin and sim card at any Airtel or MTN office.
But there should be kiosks at the airport

ocpaschal:
Hello guys! My sibling got a USA visitor visa. So she booked a flight for Jan 2025 but scheduled her return trip to 1st July 2025. I wish to enquire on the following;

- Is it advisable to schedule a return flight as far as between 5-6 months? Is this a safe option or does it pose any risk?
- What kind of questions would they ask at the US airport (JFK & Atlanta) ?
- when people travel to USA on visitor visa, how long should one usually schedule their flight arrangements - for both arrival date and return trip?

I'm pretty sure she didn't say she was staying six months on her DS160.

It's highly likely that at the border she will be asked how long she'll stay in the US for.
She better rebook her return for a shorter period quickly.
She can always extend the date later.

I'm not sure what her future plans are with the use..but note that the decisions she makes today will affect her future tomorrow. Be guided

sanyaolurilwan:
Hello Bosses,

Please for those who have been to USA on a Visit or Tourist Visa, do they give free sim-card upon arrival or visitors have to buy the sim-card to be able to make calls and use the internet?

Thanks

No free sims like some other countries.

Check for the airports WiFi, you can use that.

bamoza:
Hello,

A friend is travelling to Nigeria after a long time, is it possible to get a sim card at the Murtala airport without NIN?

If yes, what documents does she need

Aa you exit after you get your luggage you might see Airtel or MTN kiosk. He can ask there.
If it's to be able to contact people...just ensure his mobile is on for data that way he can use WhatsApp It might be pricey but it's better than being stranded. Roam your line.

Lagzyl1:
Hi everyone please for those who came to the US with their F2 and kids
Can you advice on what to do to secure a job for F2 and any other advice you can render to make things easier..

you can adjust status to F1 in country, then you can work student hours. Remember F2 requires you to provide evidence that F1 person can cover costs for all F2 dependents

This forum is open to all including consular officers of embassies

ednut1:
Surfing couple in minus 5 degrees 🥶

Ha!

Alakoriomo:
Wait, are you for real or just joking? Please be honest

very possible, for F4

idirect:
Hi Everyone,
I would like to ask if it is possible to stay beyond the duration indicated when filling out the DS-160 for a visitor visa. Thank you.

Yes, however the CBP will indicate how many months you are permitted on that trip to stay in the US.
Regardless have a good reason if you're asked

JulietteO:
Hello. Compliments of the season. Please, I have a question; So, I plan on studying in the US (F1) and my spouse as (F2) but since he can’t work, what is the next best thing? Can the visa be converted?
Thank you so much.

He can change his F2 to F1 in country. He can also choose a community college if it's cheaper.

IamDivine:
Greetings friends. Please I need advise. I got my immigrant visa (F41) this December, and I'll be travelling soon. My petitioner stays in California, but I want a place with cheaper cost of living in the surrounding states (Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, etc).
Which area is better suited for a new immigrant to settle with wife, for work opportunities as a Psychologist and business-oriented person, safety and security etc.
Or any other suggested states?

Id say don't get too hung up on cost of living.
States like Cali maybe more expensive however their average salaries are way higher.

Business is not restricted to any state, the market for that business idea is more important than the state you live in.

First land in Cali because you'll need soft landing.
If you want to work as a psychologist then look for what certs you need to do that in your state. Remember you might still spend your first couple of months recertifying and understanding the work culture.

America is really large so the city in the state is probably more important than the state. Cities in one state can be like night and day.

Since you're coming with family consider other factors like community, accessibility. Cos this US driving na like breathing. Lol

annichere:
Thanks everyone for the messages, the links shared and the suggestions provided. i really appreciate them all. My brother is already married to a USC so he's kind of sorted.

To answer your question, i see the confusion too and this is what happened.
After the filing in 2016, the first mail i received from nvc was in dec 2021 saying my status has been updated and that i should make payments and start submitting my documents which i completed in feb 2022 . When i was done with that, they sent a mail saying my case has been transferred to USCIS and that they will get back to me when they are done reviewing it. i didn't hear anything from them till now and in the recent mail they sent, i just saw that my petition was approved in 2020 which is news to me because i didn't know until now.

At this point I'm even tired, this journey has not been an easy one on me and right now, if it so happens that it get revoked then life goes on.

Then your petition was approved . You even got to submit documents on ceac site.
Did you get notice that you were approved?
Search for humanitarian reinstatement, like others said share your story on the Facebook site and on visajourney.com
I think you have a good case
Just search petitioner does after i130 is approved online
Google AI tool will tell you steps to do.
Just print and all records that show the petition was approved hopefully before your mum passed.

As you said though, you can always consider other ways of immigrating. Don't be concerned that you could be refused a visit visa. You want to visit family..the family you have and that's fine.

annichere:
Hi guys
My story is sort of long but I really do need help, suggestions or assistance on what to do.

My petition is about to be revoked and I have been given 30 days to give good and sufficient cause to show why it shouldn't be revoked.

In 2016 my sister using my mum as the petitioner filed for myself and my brother. We didn't hear anything from nvc and we were hopeful. In 2019, my mum passed due to complications from covid in the US and I knew it would somehow affect our filing. In 2020, they said my petition was approved but I didn't get mail or letters from them until 2022 when they said Ishould submit my documents which I did. From nvc, my case was transferred to uscis and each time i checked for update, I was told to wait as they were gong through my documents and will get back to me. Now my sister just received a letter from uscis with the title NOTICE OF INTENT TO REVOKE. Just to add, my brother has been in the US since 2015 because he went through the study route while I'm the only one here in Nigeria but we are both still waiting for this filing to come through and we both received this letter of revocation.

They say humanitarian reinstatement is not available in instances where the petitioner has died prior to the approval of the petition and now they say we need to submit evidence in support of the petition and in opposition of the proposed revocation. I don't even know what other type of evidence to submit as I'm not there with them.

In this case where the petitioner is no longer alive and we only have our sister whos is the sponsor, what can we do and how do we go about it? Im so confused right now, imagine waiting alone for 8 years and not being able to see your family or even your only parent alive just to get this type of response.
Your suggestions will really be appreciated. Thank you

Your story is a bit confusing. Ypu initially said you were told your petition is approved. Do you have evidence of that? How did you know that you were apprived in 2020 when you did not receive any mail or letter
Why did they ask you to submit again in 2022
after you were said you intiallyapproved in 2020.

Your case rest on if you actually received an approved petition.

Hopefully the links shared can provide useful tips.

J


If you were apptoved then

internationalman:
What would have happened if the mom died (the petitioner) and the case was already at the NVC waiting for interview call up.

Then its still necessary to get humanitarian reinstatement . They will ask about the petitioner at the interview and at the border.
Petitioner must be in the US at the time of applicant's enry or is traveling with the applicant when they intend to move

gogs130:
Hello everyone please I need help on my issue my sister filled petition I 130 for me which am under f4 and after getting a mail in Dec 2009 that am on a final step have not gotten any update on my case and when ever I check with my invoice number he tells me still current. Please am I losing something? Thanks I will appreciate anyone that could put me through

2009 or 2019.

Which final step?
State exactly what the mail said.

If your petition is yet to be approved, as an F4 you probably have another 10 years to go.

EasyPope:
US embassy issues fresh directive for visa applicants[color=#006600][/color]
https://guardian.ng/news/us-embassy-issues-fresh-directive-for-visa-applicants/

The United States Embassy has advised visa applicants with interviews scheduled after January 1, 2025, to visit the Consulate General in Lagos at least twice during their immigration visa process.

The US Embassy announced this directive on its official X (formerly Twitter) page on Tuesday, stating:

“For applicants with interviews scheduled after January 1, 2025, you are required to visit the Consulate General in Lagos at least twice during the immigrant visa process.

“This new process is designed to help you prepare for your visa interview and to prevent significant delays in processing your immigrant visa.”

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Additional information from its website, as seen by The Guardian, states that the first visit to the US Consulate in Lagos is for an In-Person Document Review with a consular staff member. This review ensures that applicants are prepared for their visa interviews.

According to the US Embassy, the review allows applicants to retrieve any missing documents ahead of their visa interviews, helping to avoid delays in application processing.

The second interview, on the other hand, is with a Consular Officer. The date for this interview will be scheduled for applicants by the National Visa Center (NVC).

“If you do not complete the In-Person Document Review before your visa interview, you will be required to reschedule your appointment,” the US Embassy added.

https://guardian.ng/news/us-embassy-issues-fresh-directive-for-visa-applicants/

Emphasis is IMMIGRANT VISA please so this is for immigrant visa applicants.

majority of visa applicants in Nigeria are applyying for NON IMMIGRANT visas.

dipset01:
Just at a crossroad, I currently work for an FCMG in Nigeria currently go home with about 1.7m monthly as income after tax, also have some other benefits, I got my PR since 2022 and did my soft landing with my family and came back to Naija 2023. Since then I have been job hunting in Canada, lately and got a contract job with an IT firm, the pay not so fantastic but it is more than enough to me the needs of myself and my family. The contract is for 7months as I am reliefing someone who is on a long leave. Wondering if I should just resign in my current job and move with my family to canada. The contract job I got is exactly what I do today in my naija job with the same grade, just contract.

What do you guys think, just so you know i current support the house 100%, I spend like 800k to run the house in this Tpain economy and usually endup saving 900k monthly. I have also been hearing alot of stories on the challenges in Canada and how canada is beginning to change its immigration policy, I dont want to loose my PR.

You might get more responses if you post in the Living in Canada thread

Your concerns are valid...certainty to uncertainty
The only thing I would add is that you would need two incomes in Canada so your wife would have to prepare to work.
Does you FCMG have policy for taking study leave?
You can also consider going first and prepping for your family ahead.

I got this from the US embassy nigeria site via their US VISA NAVIGATOR QUESTION FORM https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMSMzJmoYVaxf-obif6_AaMIT4fbxpIvLEkPW84ISGSwSkIg/formResponse

@Gbanis:
@Mitan7

FOR LAGOS CONSULATE APPLICANTS
If you have challenges
scheduling your appointment or you had a valid GTBank receipt and having issues
using the receipts on the new appointment portal, email us at
LagosNIV@state.gov with the following information:

USE THIS SUBJECT LINE: V44 - Unable to Schedule Appointment on AVITS
Full name
Date of birth
DS-160 Confirmation number (starts with AA)
Passport Number
Copy of GT Bank Receipt
A short description of your situation including screen shots if applicable.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Upon receiving your request, our team will assess it and contact you with next step of action.

cole234:
Please I need help, I made a mistake on my DS-160 form. I didn't include my middle name on my international passport But I include it when I booked my visa appointment.

Can I still go to my visa appointment with this mistake? And how can I fix it? My interview date is Dec 4 please help

You should be fine,


You can mention that you didn't put your middle name on the DS 160 at your interview

TURADO87:
Hello my good people,
I truly sorry if i disturb you guys in anyway.... but i still have issue with appointment booking
i paid my visa fee with GTB since May 2nd, 2024 before the migration... due to what i can not possibly explain here... i was unable to book and appointment till now...
i have raised ticket and no response....
Recently i tried booking a fresh appointment and after filling processing i was asked to input my payment receipt number which i did.
After putting the number there is what i got...

Please i am running out of time and options
Please someone should help me out!!!

I know I saw some communication from the us embassy nigeria. Try looking for their X handle, I think they shared communication for those who had valid GTB receipts - process they should take

Mitan7:
It's been over 2 months since payment was made and AVITS has done nothing about it
They keep closing my ticket and left one on hold, no response on that one.
These people are bunch of useless twats... you call and they tell you to exercise patience, you chat they tell you the same. this is very frustrating!!! [color=#990000][/color]

Go to the US student visa thread on nairaland, people have had some issues resolved by send emails in a specific format to either lagos or abuja consulate.

Gbanis:
Hi guys, thank you for your responses on my previous concerns. I have one more issue at hand.
I'm one of the people who have a valid visa fee from the old portal but didn't schedule an ian appointment. Fast forward after the migration, my profile has been saying "user inactive" for months. i decided to create another profile using a different email but I'm unable to use my GTB receipt. Created tickets and got a response to upload a screenshot of my vise fee receipt which I have done severally yet no head way from there.
Recently, I got an email that I have been moved to the new portal and to reset my password which I did with the link that was sent to me but when I try to log in, it still says "user inactive" while the newly created profile still has open and unresolved tickets with the GTB visa fee receipts uploaded.
Is there something I'm doing wrong? How do I go about this issue? It's been over a month. I need help please.

I think you might want to check the official us embassy nigeria handle on TwitterX.com
Someone shared that they provided instruction for people who still had valid GTB ban receipts.
You can ask on the Nairalands US Student visa thread , someone there might remember that post and repost it