My Journey

[romnick 15]

Hello Everyone.

My immigrant visa was initially scheduled to be processed through US consulate in Ghana because I had my residency Permit in the country but had it changed to the Hydra-headed Monster consulate of Lagos,the consulate that pride itself as the king of Visa Denials..lol a few months back.

Here is the details@

My priority date was December 2nd,2009,everything was fine until 7th of May 2010 because it was then that my case was closed at the NVC,hence, was awaiting interview at the US Embassy In Accra, Ghana.I have been a member of this site for a little over a year now but I've been inactive cos my wife knew so much about the process, hence it was a smooth sailing up to the time the case was closed.No RFE or any hiccups and as a result this there was no need to be coming on here.However,We started getting worried after 2months when the only thing we hear from the NVC is that 'Unfortunately we werent able to schedule for this month blah... blah.At the time I wasnt aware that Accra Embassy is severely backlogged until first week in August 2010 that I came across an article written by a Ghana person attesting to the long wait that it dawned on us that we are here for a long wait.After a careful Analysis between my wife and I and Judging the timeline of the people in Lagos who also had their case completed around about the same time with ours, we decided to take the risk of changing Embassy.Lest I forget, Am a Nigerian but also a legal resident of Ghana.We requested for the Embassy change on August 10th,2010 and got ARS confirming the receipt of the mail,by 16th of September, we were asked by the NVC to furnish them with our Lagos Address since we inadvertently left it out in the initial request mail,hence there was additional delay of 11days.Anyway, the case was again closed on the 6th of October,2010 but still referencing the initial closing date of May 7th 2010.With a new case number we were on the queue again for the interview at Lagos consulate.November went by but nothing, no news from NVC regarding the interview but we werent disappointed cos of the additional processing days due to my address issue in Lagos hence our interview would have been scheduled for the later part of November cos it seems they have been very consistent of recent at Lagos consulate in scheduling interview between 30-40 days after the case is closed at NVC, if anyone should take a closer look at the recent timeline of the people from Lagos, they will be able to confirm this.Anyway, I received an Email from the NVC on the 4th of November confirming first interview slated for December 1st,2010, it was a great news to us cos it means technically we only lost a month and that was when people that had their case completed in Ghana since December 2009 were still waiting for an interview date so we were grateful to God For that grace.Note:I was able to change to Nigeria consulate cos am A Nigerian my advice to Those waiting for interview in Ghana is to try Lagos consulate but they must have resident permit in Nigeria which I think might be another huddle so am sure that is never an option at this stage expect you are in a similar position like me as in, if you have Nigeria residency permit but your immigrant visa is to be processed through Ghana then the good news is that you can request for a change of embassy to Lagos because it seems the wait in Ghana wont end now, it is so depressing to say that but all I can say is that be strong and hang in there....

Now the interview,nothing different from the previous review from other members about the wait, no electronics must be on you and so on.Inside the building, Asian Lady was there for the drill,lol for about 10 mins, the reason it took that long was as a result of me getting married in Ghana which seems odd to me by some questions she asked cos it was evident that they really didnt look at my documents.At last, she found an excuse not to issue me the visa out rightly when I said my wife has a new job.Note:My wife was only jobless for 1 month thats btw August and September and She got a new Job in October, she however asked me to provide a new notarized 134 and 864 b4 my visa can be granted.It was so disappointing cos that development shattered our planned Christmas holiday together but we were consoled of the fact that it wasnt an outright denial.During the interview, she asked the usual questions, Like what attracted me to my wife,her address in the US ,who my wife is blah blah....which I answered correctly which was why people listening to the interview were shocked that I wasnt given cos to me I did very well likewise they but obviously not to the Asian Lady that was why she Used the excuse of my wife's new job to do the kill lol.Lastly, my second interview was scheduled for January 11th which was yesterday.I was interview by one fine African American Man unfortunately I performed woefully cos one of a suddenly I was just not myself lol but It seems God Used that to proof himself and am grateful to God for that.No swearing to an oath expect the request for the documents, dont forget that I got form 221g because of 134 and 864 in my first interview.So he only asked few questions but to my out-most surprise he only asked for call records as against the 134 and 864 which I had in Abundance infact my file will intimidate you cos i realized he glance at them and saw the wow expression in his eyes.Anyway, he was just too nice and didnt mind my inability of not answering most of the questions,he Just went ahead and issued the white sheet with the IV card sticker and asked if I know the address,that is it my people, am sure God really intervened on my behalf yesterday.I pray for those of you who are still waiting for an approval will experience God's favor as well Amen.My observation is that 221g is really not a big deal cos u wouldnt be quizzed or drilled much cos it seems they will write down your performance and grade you during the first interview, i realized that a lady b4 me also got hers approved as well by the same guy also on 221g.Just pray to have a good CO

[patient2010 93]

Nice and good thinking on you and your wife part to switch embassies although the embassy in Ghana has started moving a little now. Congrats

[romnick 15]

thanks 'patient2010' pls check ur mail

[OBX 51]

Congratulations!

[DebbyNSeyi 15]

Congrats again, Romnick...your story is truly inspiring to me and my husband as this is a second petition for us (first was a K1 which was denied). We have been on this quest for a visa for almost 3 years now. We've survived by the grace of God as HE KNOWS what we mean to each other and has given us the strength to see this journey through to the end. I pray that my husband's interview is uneventful and is "smooth sailing" this time around.

[AzuomaObidiya 1]

Wow, seems like the second time around was much more smooth....I continue to pray for God's grace for my husband and I on the 18th. I am still overjoyed with your news. Again congratulations friend!

[romnick 15]

Thanks DebbyNseyi,Dont worry, it will definitely be a smooth sailing interview most especially since u will also be there with him, that will mean a lot.Dont be afraid cos God is with you.AzuomaObidiya, yeah nothing much on the second interview, all u need is the grace of God and that u already have.It will be a smooth sailing interview dear friend.

[LADYDARE 28]

Congratulations...with God all things are possible.

[romnick 15]

Yeah, thanks 'LADYDARE' and I wish you the very best in your up coming interview

[Adet 0]

Congratulations,i shall give my own testimony too by this time next week in Jesus name,Amen

[DebbyNSeyi 15]

Congratulations,i shall give my own testimony too by this time next week in Jesus name,Amen

I have both LadyDare's Consulate review and your review to look forward to reading before hubby's interview in 12 days!

Edited January 15, 2011 by DebbyNSeyi

[bdawn 66]

Congratulations...with God all things are possible.

Yea that was a smart move to change embassy! I waited for a year from the time the case was completed at the NVC before I was scheduled. My first interview was December 23, 2010...it went fine but I didn't bring tax transcripts for 2008-2009 so I was asked to bring those documents at the second interview on January 12. No question was asked during the second interview I just submitted the tax papers and got approved! Yea prayer changes everything and I recommend that those going through the process never stop praying!

God bless us all!