Jump to content
Ochili

Frontloading

By Ochili in Africa: Sub-Saharan

 Share

9 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

Ochili Collaborator

Ochili   21

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: South Africa
 Timeline
Posted

Hello,

I've learned from VJ that frontloading (and lots of praying :) would be wise to do if your loved one is in Nigeria. Could you please tell me how much info you recommend sending when filing for the K-1? I'm in the process of getting things ready now.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Tam

Link to comment
Share on other sites
patient2010 Experienced

patient2010   93

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Nigeria
 Timeline
Posted

Hello,

I've learned from VJ that frontloading (and lots of praying :) would be wise to do if your loved one is in Nigeria. Could you please tell me how much info you recommend sending when filing for the K-1? I'm in the process of getting things ready now.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Tam

File everything leave nothing out!!!! nothing is every too much for that Nigerian Consulate i front loaded mine i included everything from the time we meet in 2008 until now i had over 200 photos, Emails, chats, any thing we have ever sent each other notes, cards, copies of the envelopes the notes and cards came in, phone bills from 2008- until now plane tickets, boarding passes, passport stamps, anything you have send it!!!The Nigerian Consulate is a tough one but you will be okay GOD willing.....Good Luck

November 5, 2010 Interview 7am APPROVED!!!!!! (6months 4weeks 1day) THANK YOU LORD!!!!!

(look at my about me page in my profile if you want to see my entire k1 journey)

AOS Journey:

Feb.4, 2011 Mailed AOS packet

Feb. 7, 2011 Pkt delivered in Chicago

Feb. 10, 2011 Received txt and email of NOA for AOS, EAD, and AP

Feb. 11, 2011 Check cashed for AOS

Feb. 12, 2011 Touched

Feb. 14, 2011 received hard copy of NOA for AOS, EAD& AP

Feb. 18, 2011 received appt letter for biometrics

Feb. 28, 2011 biometrics appt @10am

Feb. 28, 2011 received txt/email AOS case transferred to csc

Mar 1, 2011 AOS Touched

Mar 3, 2011 received hard copy of AOS transfer to csc

Mar 4, 2011 AOS Touched

Mar 28, 2011 Received txt/email saying card production has been ordered. (1month 3eeks 3days)

Mar 28, 2011 Received 2nd txt/email saying we have registered this customer permanent residence status

Mar 29, 2011 Received 3rd txt/email says card production has been ordered.

April 1, 2011 greencard and welcome letter in hand!!

April 5, 2011 received txt/email EAD card production ordered

Will Start Removing Conditions Dec 2012!!!!

Dec. 26, 2012 mailed ROC paperwork

Dec. 28, 2012 NOA for ROC paperwork

Jan. 7, 2013 received bio appt letter

Jan. 24, 2013 bio appt.

June 22, 2013 10yr green card received

68z00wwuiyl.png

Link to comment
Share on other sites
patient2010 Experienced

patient2010   93

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Nigeria
 Timeline
Posted

Thanks for your response! I wasn't sure how much would be TOO much!

It is never too much when you are going through the Nigerian Consulate...Good Luck!!!!

November 5, 2010 Interview 7am APPROVED!!!!!! (6months 4weeks 1day) THANK YOU LORD!!!!!

(look at my about me page in my profile if you want to see my entire k1 journey)

AOS Journey:

Feb.4, 2011 Mailed AOS packet

Feb. 7, 2011 Pkt delivered in Chicago

Feb. 10, 2011 Received txt and email of NOA for AOS, EAD, and AP

Feb. 11, 2011 Check cashed for AOS

Feb. 12, 2011 Touched

Feb. 14, 2011 received hard copy of NOA for AOS, EAD& AP

Feb. 18, 2011 received appt letter for biometrics

Feb. 28, 2011 biometrics appt @10am

Feb. 28, 2011 received txt/email AOS case transferred to csc

Mar 1, 2011 AOS Touched

Mar 3, 2011 received hard copy of AOS transfer to csc

Mar 4, 2011 AOS Touched

Mar 28, 2011 Received txt/email saying card production has been ordered. (1month 3eeks 3days)

Mar 28, 2011 Received 2nd txt/email saying we have registered this customer permanent residence status

Mar 29, 2011 Received 3rd txt/email says card production has been ordered.

April 1, 2011 greencard and welcome letter in hand!!

April 5, 2011 received txt/email EAD card production ordered

Will Start Removing Conditions Dec 2012!!!!

Dec. 26, 2012 mailed ROC paperwork

Dec. 28, 2012 NOA for ROC paperwork

Jan. 7, 2013 received bio appt letter

Jan. 24, 2013 bio appt.

June 22, 2013 10yr green card received

68z00wwuiyl.png

Link to comment
Share on other sites
NigeriaorBust Grand Master

NigeriaorBust   4,087

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Nigeria
 Timeline
Posted

Research red flags, If you have anything that might be one cover it well. Are you older than him, are you white, have either of you been married before, have you only had one visit. The basic principle is that the embassy can only deny you for some fact they uncover during their interview that wasn't in the approved petition. Your petition should weigh in at well over 2 pounds when you send it. Make sure to include pictures with his family.

This will not be over quickly. You will not enjoy this.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Ochili Collaborator

Ochili   21

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: South Africa
 Timeline
  • Author
Posted

Research red flags, If you have anything that might be one cover it well. Are you older than him, are you white, have either of you been married before, have you only had one visit. The basic principle is that the embassy can only deny you for some fact they uncover during their interview that wasn't in the approved petition. Your petition should weigh in at well over 2 pounds when you send it. Make sure to include pictures with his family.

Thank you for advice it's TRULY APPRECIATED. I'm 2 years younger than him and I'm black. Neither one of us has been married before.Right now I just have one visit but will be visiting again by the time of his interview or during the time of the interview. I've printed out things as I go so I have copies of all our IM's, emails, phone records and envelopes from things he's sent me. Lots of pics with family!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
patient2010 Experienced

patient2010   93

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Nigeria
 Timeline
Posted

Thank you for advice it's TRULY APPRECIATED. I'm 2 years younger than him and I'm black. Neither one of us has been married before.Right now I just have one visit but will be visiting again by the time of his interview or during the time of the interview. I've printed out things as I go so I have copies of all our IM's, emails, phone records and envelopes from things he's sent me. Lots of pics with family!

yes definitely if u can make more trips that would be good. I understand it is expensive but if u can get there more... I have been more than 5 times myself...

The age thing should be ok in my opinion even if u are a little older i think like 3 or 4 yrs is ok but if the women is more than like 5yrs older than the man that usually sends a red flag...but u are good since u are younger than him

November 5, 2010 Interview 7am APPROVED!!!!!! (6months 4weeks 1day) THANK YOU LORD!!!!!

(look at my about me page in my profile if you want to see my entire k1 journey)

AOS Journey:

Feb.4, 2011 Mailed AOS packet

Feb. 7, 2011 Pkt delivered in Chicago

Feb. 10, 2011 Received txt and email of NOA for AOS, EAD, and AP

Feb. 11, 2011 Check cashed for AOS

Feb. 12, 2011 Touched

Feb. 14, 2011 received hard copy of NOA for AOS, EAD& AP

Feb. 18, 2011 received appt letter for biometrics

Feb. 28, 2011 biometrics appt @10am

Feb. 28, 2011 received txt/email AOS case transferred to csc

Mar 1, 2011 AOS Touched

Mar 3, 2011 received hard copy of AOS transfer to csc

Mar 4, 2011 AOS Touched

Mar 28, 2011 Received txt/email saying card production has been ordered. (1month 3eeks 3days)

Mar 28, 2011 Received 2nd txt/email saying we have registered this customer permanent residence status

Mar 29, 2011 Received 3rd txt/email says card production has been ordered.

April 1, 2011 greencard and welcome letter in hand!!

April 5, 2011 received txt/email EAD card production ordered

Will Start Removing Conditions Dec 2012!!!!

Dec. 26, 2012 mailed ROC paperwork

Dec. 28, 2012 NOA for ROC paperwork

Jan. 7, 2013 received bio appt letter

Jan. 24, 2013 bio appt.

June 22, 2013 10yr green card received

68z00wwuiyl.png

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Ochili Collaborator

Ochili   21

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: South Africa
 Timeline
  • Author
Posted

Research red flags, If you have anything that might be one cover it well. Are you older than him, are you white, have either of you been married before, have you only had one visit. The basic principle is that the embassy can only deny you for some fact they uncover during their interview that wasn't in the approved petition. Your petition should weigh in at well over 2 pounds when you send it. Make sure to include pictures with his family.

Out of curiosity, if there were any red flags (or what the CO perceives to be red flags)would that be grounds for an automatic denial? Or does that just subject you to more scrutiny?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
NigeriaorBust Grand Master

NigeriaorBust   4,087

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Nigeria
 Timeline
Posted

The more red flags the more they probe during the interview. They can come up with any reason they want to deny if it wasn't previously disclosed. Our first time I didn't mention what I did for work and hadn't discussed it a lot with Joseph as I am not supposed to , there were other red flags for us. The second time after clearing what I could say through my security department, I basically explained what I do in general terms and stated that if denied I would be forced to move there and would find it unpleasant to try to transfer my "job skills" to another country. The second interview they asked again and Joseph correctly told them that they needed to fill out a request to access information and have it approved. That I was outside with the paper work if they wished to proceed, They declined. Anyway reveal anything that they may pick on you about.

This will not be over quickly. You will not enjoy this.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
×
×
  • Create New...