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ayoomi   0

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Good Morning,

First of all if im in the wrong forum, please advise where I should be. I have recently come back from a 3 month stay in Ghana. I stayed there with someone I had met online (embarassing to admit this lol). He is from Nigeria but living/working in Ghana. Ive now come back but Im certain I want to be with him forever. I am planning on going back again and marrying him. He wants me to live there while we await the approval for the visa and we know this could even take a year or more. My question is: because he is NIgerian, I know we will have to go thru the Nigerian embassy. But will there be any problems if we've been living in Ghana together since that is not his home country? I would not want to live in Nigeria for the year waiting for the approval. Ive been to Nigeria once before a few years ago and I prefer Ghana much more!! Any assistance you can provide would be greatly appreciated. Thanks again !1

O & C Rising Star

O & C   3

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Hello, how are you? You will not have to go the embassy in Nigeria. If he is living in Ghana that's where he will go for his interview.

2005---We met by friend/Church member that was living in Nigeria

2006---We begin to talk about getting married

2007---I was going to met him face to face, but hurt my back couldn't walk..

2009---Was able to see each for the first time.. I got my engagement ring (WOW).. :wow:

2010-01-22 mailed I129f

2010-01-26 got NOA1

2010-05-12 called to see why no NOA2, I was told that our case is not being processed yet!!!!! No notes in the computer

other then the mailing of the NOA1!!!!!!! :angry:

2010-05-18 called SERVICE CENTER again to see what's going on with our case.. NOT BEING PROCESSED YET I WAS TOLD AGAIN!!!

2010-06-16 Got notice that NOA2 was approved 141 days after NOA1. We got our approval on Ossy's Birthday.. Happy birthday honey, I love you!!!!

2010-06-21 got NOA2 in hand

2010-06-22 called NVC to see if papers was there, but was told that my DOB was not right in the system. Just mailed a letter along with a copy of my birth certificate asking to change my DOB.. Way to go VCS..

2010-06-22 NVC received the case

2010-06-23 Case sent to Embassy in Barbados

2010-06-28 Embassy received our case

2010-08-09 Interview Administrative Review

2010-11-15 Approved for Visa (I was on the mission to make sure the INTERVIEWER that we had never interviewed anyone else and I did it).. Know that you have right and don't let the interviewer cross the line..

2010-12-10 Visa and Passport in hand!!! Thank God!!!

2010-12-19 Ossy will enter the States!!

ayoomi Rookie

ayoomi   0

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Hello, how are you? You will not have to go the embassy in Nigeria. If he is living in Ghana that's where he will go for his interview.

really?? even if he is a Nigerian citizen?? so can we get married in Ghana too?

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Darnell Grand Master

Darnell   8,479

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US Embassy in Ghana very very lagged these days, and most people there (most, not all) go through additional processing at the fraud prevention unit. Spend some time in the forums, read a bit, before making any decision, aye?

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

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ayoomi   0

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US Embassy in Ghana very very lagged these days, and most people there (most, not all) go through additional processing at the fraud prevention unit. Spend some time in the forums, read a bit, before making any decision, aye?

I think most of West Africa will be like that right? I am totally aware of all the obstacles. I just need clarification on the fact that we will be living in ghana as opposed to nigeria and im wondering if that will affect anything considering he is a nigerian citizen. but thanks for your input...keep it coming

Darnell Grand Master

Darnell   8,479

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IMO - the best input yer gonna get is via other ppl's prior posts about their experiences in Ghana, and the class action lawsuit being prepared for Ghana, as well. Spend some time in the forums, read a bit, before making any decision, aye?

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Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

-=-=-=-=-=R E A D ! ! !=-=-=-=-=-

Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

damilola Explorer

damilola   0

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Ghana is so slow that you may spend twice the time waiting for an interview there. But then you wouldn't have to deal with "the asian lady" so famous for denying everyone in her path.

yea he can have his interview in ghana inasmuch he has the residence permit but the waiting time in ghana is much compare to lagos.read through experiencies in ghana portals and nigeria then you can decide but am sure that you will always get the best advice from the forum.

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Cheyemo   8

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Also, if you'll be living in Ghana for at least 6 months, you may consider Direct consular filing (DCF) if you're eligible. I'm sure that the consulate would question your Affidavit of support however.

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04/23/2014 - N-400 Package Sent

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04/30/2014 - Received electronic notification

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ayoomi   0

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Also, if you'll be living in Ghana for at least 6 months, you may consider Direct consular filing (DCF) if you're eligible. I'm sure that the consulate would question your Affidavit of support however.

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Ok, thanks for the information

 
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