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Has anyone heard that the SO (husband) has to get a new passport after married? I know Nigeria has a new passport now. Heard they have to have the new one before the interview which will show the "marital status" as married when the barcode is scanned, and if it doesnt it will be a problem at the consolate and may be an issue with approval. I know they have to have at least 6 months left on passport, but havent heard about this new passport stuff... :(

(I sent pm's to a few others already gone thru interview there, but havent heard back yet)

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WOW...No one knows about this new passport situation! :(

I guess I need to keep investigating!

I recently heard about the new passport, but I wasn't aware that my husband needs to renew his due to the marriage. Hmmm, hopefully someone else will have info on that.

Met online in 04/06.

Officially engaged on 12/12/06.

Flew for first time - heading to Lagos on 03/08/07.

Met in person on 03/09/07.

Married in Lagos, Nigeria on 03/15/07.

I-130 mailed 05/01/07.

I-130 receipt date: 05/03/07.

I-130 NOA1 date 05/25/07.

I-130 NOA2 date 11/15/07 APPROVED!!!!!

I-129F mailed 6/26/07.

I-129F receipt date: 06/28/07.

I-129 NOA1 date 07/03/07.

I-129F transferred from Missouri NBC to CA date: 07/03/07.

I-129F CA received date 07/24/07.

I-129F APPROVED 11/15/07!!!!!

I-129F petition received at NVC and case number generated 12/10/07 (got#on phone)

I-129F petition left NVC for embassy: 12/12/07 per call to NVC!!!

Letter sent from NVC on 12/13/07; received on 12/18/07

Picked up pkt 3 & 4 from embassy on 12/27/07.

Interview Date: 03/10/08 Approved!!!

Our 1 yr wedding anniversary! 3/15/08

Arriving home 3/18/08

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I talked to an immigration attorney who is also Nigerian, and he said it is not necessary to get a new passport. He said that the passport is for identification purposes only, and that the proof of marriage has already been established with the marriage certificate and approval from USCIS. He stated that what the consolate is looking for at the interview is "proof of an ongoing relationship after marriage".

also..another VJer pm me and said her hubby didnt get a new one, and his interview went fine. So I am hoping we are ok with the old passport. I will continue to search for info just to make sure this isnt something new!

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