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DV computer error in Ghana--must redraw

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JenAndBabs   1

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FYI: I don't know if anyone has already posted about this, but, just to be aware:

http://ghana.usembassy.gov/dvlottery.html

A computer error at the ghana embassy means all DV winners will be redrawn. I don't know if the resulting back up could cause delays all around.

Jen and Babs

Psalm 20:5

1/01/2007 - First date

2/04/2010 - I-129F sent

2/08/2010 - NOA1

3/30/2010 - NOA2 Approved!!

4/07/2010 - NVC received

5/12/2010 - Packet picked up/interview date assigned

10/25/2010 - Finally back in Ghana to visit!

11/01/2010 - Interview--mostly positive, but consular officer requires cosponsor

11/24/2010 - 3rd appt.--Finally have all documents in. Result-Administrative Processing! Consulate says they will contact my fiance

05/18/2011 - Admin processing complete! Babs is asked to appear at the embassy on the 25th.

05/25/2011 - En route to the embassy, Babs is robbed on the roadside. His passport and other papers are all stolen. After filling out a police report, he arrives at the embassy a little late, and they allow him in to speak to the CO, even though he has no valid ID. Thank God! The CO gives him another appointment on June 15th, to bring a new passport and also an updated police certificate.

06/14/2011 - New passport (expedited) ready.

06/15/2011 - The CO finds a missing stamp on the new passport. Sends Babs back to the passport office and tells him to return in the afternoon. All is taken care of. VISA APPROVED!!!! PRAISE GOD!!!!

06/24/2011 - Visa pick up date--told to return on the 30th.

06/30/2011 - Babs returns but doesn't get the visa. Back in AP!

10/05/2011 - Embassy brings Babs back with updated medical. Approved!! CO sets pick-up for only 2 days away, so as not to delay him any longer.

10/07/2011 - VISA IN HAND!!

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Jojo92122   1,924

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This was not a computer glitch at the US Embassy in Ghana. It was a worldwide error.

The initial drawing was voided. The lawsuit against voiding the results has already been rejected because the initial drawing did not comply with US law. There was a second drawing.

http://www.rferl.org/content/green_card_hopefuls_us_computer_glitch/24258944.html

http://blogs.voanews.com/breaking-news/2011/07/15/us-court-dismisses-visa-lottery-lawsuit/

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agynyame   2

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Ghana
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This really sucks for the people in ghana who won but I am wondering will this speed up the process for those of us who filed CR or IR-1's?

Anyway I hope we get some movement stat.

Marriage: 09-12-2009

USCIS

4-26-10 Sent of I-130

10-07-10 Approved

10-12-10 Received hardcopy of NOA2

NVC

10-12-10: NVC has application but case number yet to be assigned.

10-18-10: Case number assigned.

10-19-10: Provided both email addresses

10-23-10: DS-3032 emailed; no response

10-28-10: Received IIN, dithering around instead of paying the fee

10-30-10: DS3032 Kit and I-864 AOS review fee ($88) online payment; In Process

11-03-10: I-864 AOS status 'PAID"; printed cover sheet and mailed I-846EZ package

11-04-10: I-864EZ AOS received and signed by N. Visa Center

11-05-10: DS-230 IV fee ($404) online payment

11-17-10: AOS entered into the system

12-03-10: IV fee paid ($404); In Process

12-06-10: DS-230 IV status 'PAID',

12-07-10: IV package mailed out

12-08-10: DS-230 IV package delivery; signed by N. Visa Center

12-14-10: DS230 entered into system; yay

12-29-10: SIF

12-30-10: Case Completed @ NVC

Total days @ NVC:79 I-130 to Case Complete 249 days

Consulate

08-25-11: Consulate Interview Schedule

xxxx: Medicals

10-20-11: Interview 8:30AM Need Co-sponsor

11-17-11: Visa granted

12-09-11: Picked up visa from Accra Consulate

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NigeriaorBust   4,087

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It will free up some extra consular time in Oct-Dec but then they will be playing catch up to get all the possible visas process in the allowed amount of time.

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

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JustUs   3

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The DV has nothing to do with family based immigration petitions.

According to various political officials and the embassy the dv has impacted other immigrant visa interview processes. We have been told over and over again that because of the high number of dv awards given to Ghana the other immigrant visa interview processes such as the cr1 are backlogged over a year. There are a few people on vj whose processes closed in April/May of 2010 and they have yet to receive a notice of an interview. It's a long line we are all standing in and our feet are getting very tired - but, love keeps us going. :thumbs:

Staying strong and patient in love and faith!

http://ghanaspouse.blogspot.com/

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patient2010   93

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WOW I hope this works out in favor of those who have been waiting for a long time in Ghana to see movement in there case GOD bless my sisters and brothers going through the embassy in GHANA........

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

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JustUs   3

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WOW I hope this works out in favor of those who have been waiting for a long time in Ghana to see movement in there case GOD bless my sisters and brothers going through the embassy in GHANA........

Thank you for your words of support. In addition to waiting through the backlog for an interview, many of us had previously unsuccessfully gone through the k1 visa process first. In some cases we have been waiting more than 3 years to get bring our spouse to the US. After all we have been through we expecting to be approved with little effort - assuming we have done all we were suppose to do correctly. Nothing like having your life put on hold for 3-4 years. All that being stated, my husband and I agree that we are worth the wait no matter what. :thumbs:

Staying strong and patient in love and faith!

http://ghanaspouse.blogspot.com/

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