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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Nigeria
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My fiance went on her first interview in Lagos on the 20th.. She was told to bring more proof and reschedule via email.. The email was sent on the 20th with no response to date.. How long does it usually take to get a second interview date via email or is there a faster way to get a second date???

Nov 9th 2010 Petition received at California Service Center

May 4th 2011 Received petition Approval letter

May 12th 2011 Received Letter from NVC stating info has been forwarded to Lagos consulate office

July 14th 2011 Received Fiancé Visa packet and interview date (via email)

Sept 20th 2011 Interview day! Visa not approved.. Requesting more proof :-(

Sept 28th 2011 Second interview scheduled for early December :-)

Dec 5th 2011 Interview rescheduled consulate office caught fire :-(

Dec 6th 2011 Visa APPROVED!!!! :-D

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Food for thought...my lawyer told me it will be in our best interest if I show up for the interview because my fiance is from Nigeria. I don't know if they will let you into the interview there, ours will be in Senegal. Good luck to u both

08/01/12-Married08/17/12-Applied for Social Security Card09/23/12-Husband received his Social Security card!09/27/12-Filed AOS09/28/12-AOS package received10/01/12-Text message from USCIS10/03/12-Check cashed10/09/12-NOA1 for I485,I765,I131 AND Biometrics Appointment Letter10/24/12-Biometrics Appointment12/11/12-EAD and AP Approved-75 days12/14/12-EAD/AP Card Production ordered12/21/12-EAD/AP Card came in the mail06/22/13-Green Card Approved06/27/13-Greed Card Production Ordered06/29/13-Green Card came in the mail<p>

04/09/15-Mailed ROC

04/10/2015-Package received

04/14/2015-Check cashed

06/02/2015-Called Service Center (still no NOA1) Service request found out wrong address on paperwork! :(

06/03/2015-Called to get address updated Ar11 online add change didnt work-got infopass for June 10th

06/10/2015-Went to info pass appt. Hubby got a 1yr. Extension stamp in his passport and biometrics done

08/12/2015-ROC Approved. Got letter in the mail.

08/29/2015-received new card in the mail.

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I have been emailing for ours for over 2 weeks now with no response. Someone said they are terribly busy right now processing DV app, which have to be completed by the end of this month. I will let you know when we get ours, will you please do the same?

To Feli114, I went for our interview & I swear it helped, some others swear it doesn't. In Lagos you can't go in, you have to wait outside.

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I have been emailing for ours for over 2 weeks now with no response. Someone said they are terribly busy right now processing DV app, which have to be completed by the end of this month. I will let you know when we get ours, will you please do the same?

To Feli114, I went for our interview & I swear it helped, some others swear it doesn't. In Lagos you can't go in, you have to wait outside.

how many times have u emailed in two weeks? and i will let u know when i get a response.. Also u said u went with your fiance to the interview, did it help if so how did it help? Thanks

Nov 9th 2010 Petition received at California Service Center

May 4th 2011 Received petition Approval letter

May 12th 2011 Received Letter from NVC stating info has been forwarded to Lagos consulate office

July 14th 2011 Received Fiancé Visa packet and interview date (via email)

Sept 20th 2011 Interview day! Visa not approved.. Requesting more proof :-(

Sept 28th 2011 Second interview scheduled for early December :-)

Dec 5th 2011 Interview rescheduled consulate office caught fire :-(

Dec 6th 2011 Visa APPROVED!!!! :-D

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Good luck to you guys!!!!! :thumbs:

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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how many times have u emailed in two weeks? and i will let u know when i get a response.. Also u said u went with your fiance to the interview, did it help if so how did it help? Thanks

The CO was impressed with the number of times I had been there. I sent in my passport & when he saw it he asked am I here now in Lagos. Because it is Lagos & because we have red flags, we thought it would be best for me to be there to show my support. Someone who was denied on here, was told by Mark Ellis that it makes a difference in some cases. While it may be ok to just visit once in some countries, in our case that is probably not enough. However, another member who was recently denied was there as well & it made no difference in her case. I would say if you can go, then definitely do so.

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Also, I have been emailing every 7 days. I also called NVC & DOS. Neither could give me any further information. However, I am just really thankful to be given an opportunity to get a second chance as so many do not.

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Nigeria
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The CO was impressed with the number of times I had been there. I sent in my passport & when he saw it he asked am I here now in Lagos. Because it is Lagos & because we have red flags, we thought it would be best for me to be there to show my support. Someone who was denied on here, was told by Mark Ellis that it makes a difference in some cases. While it may be ok to just visit once in some countries, in our case that is probably not enough. However, another member who was recently denied was there as well & it made no difference in her case. I would say if you can go, then definitely do so.

Great points jenkatx. Although nothing is etched in stone when it comes to Nigeria, being there is a plus. It definitely doesn't hurt. If one can afford the trip and can take the time off, I say go for it! :thumbs:

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I was also in Lagos on August 18th for my husband's interview and was outside as well.It made no difference at all,my husband even asked the interviewer if they would like to speak with me and he said it wasn't necessary.However,I do think it makes a difference somehwhat for them to know that you(the US citizen) has made the attempts to come to Naija. I have been to Lagos 4 times in the last 2 and a half years so they know that MY feelings are real.Its all about the Nigerian spouse proving THEIR feelings are legit.My husband was also given the standard letter,that stated the application was being returned to the states with a recommendation that it be revoked.We have not received any emails regarding this yet but I have,as well as my Congressman's office have been in contact with the Consulate and we have been approved to have his intervii=ew rescheduled.

Hopefully,this will be our last step! :thumbs:

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I was also in Lagos on August 18th for my husband's interview and was outside as well.It made no difference at all,my husband even asked the interviewer if they would like to speak with me and he said it wasn't necessary.However,I do think it makes a difference somehwhat for them to know that you(the US citizen) has made the attempts to come to Naija. I have been to Lagos 4 times in the last 2 and a half years so they know that MY feelings are real.Its all about the Nigerian spouse proving THEIR feelings are legit.My husband was also given the standard letter,that stated the application was being returned to the states with a recommendation that it be revoked.We have not received any emails regarding this yet but I have,as well as my Congressman's office have been in contact with the Consulate and we have been approved to have his interview rescheduled.

Hopefully,this will be our last step! :thumbs:

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Nigeria
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KingsWife...that is GREAT news!! I feel it in my bones for a positive and smooth decision...in advance :thumbs: God Bless!

Everyone else God Bless for a speedy and positive decision.

Toni

 

07/17/2008.......WEDDING DAY!!!!
USCIS STAGE (for me):
06/09/2010.......SENT I-130 TO USCIS
06/15/2010.......NOA1 & RECEIPT DATE (CSC)
11/03/2010.......NOA2 Email received-APPROVED!!-141 days

NVC STAGE (for him):
11/08/2010.......NVC Case # Assigned
11/19/2010.......DS-3032 received via email
07/02/2011.......IV (DS-230) Package mailed//NVC Received-7/5/2011
07/14/2011........CASE COMPLETE!!!
07/15/2011........SIF!!!

EMBASSY STAGE (for us):
8/23/2011.........Medical-Part 1
8/24/2011.........Medical-Part 2(Completed!)
9/12/2011.........INTERVIEW @ 10:00AM - APPROVED!! (IR-1 Visa)

POE: DECEMBER 3rd, Washington, D.C. (IAD)!!!

1/10/2012........Green Card in Hand!
02/07/2012........Rec'd. Social Security Card

Naturalization Journey:

09-27-2016................Mailed N-400

11-03-2016................Biometrics

Notified 2/13/2017........2-8-2017.....Case Is In Line For An Interview

3/23/2017 @ 9AM......Interview

4/13/2017...................OATH CEREMONY!!

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Kingswife- I am SO HAPPY!!! You made my day! Praise God for giving you guys a second chance! We will continue to pray for ya'll. Do you know when he goes back yet?

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