changing from k-1 to k-3 visa...help plz

[sklind42 0]

Hi Everyone,

I'm yet to file the k-1 for my fiance (he lives in nigeria), and i just found out that the Lagos consulate doesn't accept co-sponsors on k-1 visas. So have decided to marry him and file k-3, because i DO need a co-sponsor to meet the requirements. So my question here is...

Can anyone tell me what documents are needed to start the process of getting married in nigeria? Do these have to be registered a required amount of days before the marriage takes place? Please if anyone has gotten married in nigeria please send me a list of the required documents need to do this. I appreciate all help and info anyone can give me.

Blessings,

sklind42

[dwar49 0]

First question I have is what is your source for finding out they dont accept co-sponsors? That is new one on me.

I would definitly confirm that in writing from someone.

[vartan 0]

Here is their phone number and email.. may be an idea like dwar said to look into it..

Lagos: (234)-1-261-5697/5699

Lagos e-mail: lagoscons2@state.gov

[Yodrak 7]

sklind,

And assuming for the sake of discussion that you are correct, that a sponsor other than the petitioner is not acceptable for K1 visas, why do you think that an alternate sponsor would be acceptable for a K3 visa?

The K1 and K3 visas are very similar non-immigrant visas leading to immigration, and the issue is financial adequacy. How is post-marriage different from pre-marriage in this context?

Yodrak

First question I have is what is your source for finding out they dont accept co-sponsors? That is new one on me.

I would definitly confirm that in writing from someone.

[dwar49 0]

Good point Yodrak. Wont make much difference. Still going to be an issue at some point no matter which way they go.

[sklind42 0]

Thanks everyone for your comments and assistance in concerning a co-sponsor for my petition.

First, to answer the question of how i know Lagos, (Nigeria) doesn't accept co-sponsors, is only from post that i have read from other VJ members here gone through the Lagos consulate. So was just assuming their post are accurate. one post says Lagos stopped accepting co-sponsors for k-1s last june. Another post says they do accept for k-3. Then another says they were approved with co-sponsor by using their mother etc. So theyre are many conflicting post here, and i'm very confused on which route to take.

I also know that the k-1 and k-3 are similar visas, and either may not make any difference whatsoever when it comes to a sponsor.

Thanks for the consulate info, i will try reach them by phone on monday. I have emailed them in the past with a question concerning birth certificate, but was sent a mail ststing they don't open emails. Anyways...

hanks for all your post here and please if anyone can advise me furthur, please do so.

blessings,

sklind42