i need help

[Ryan H 3,834]

Ok then thank you all for your help so if I want to move the interview down to nigeria how will I go about it or what will do to move it down to nigeria if I want to move it down at all cos a friend that went to usa from nigeria recently say Abuja embassy is so good but never the less any embassy is good I will all keep you posted am so greatful

What does the case number begin with, ACC or LGS? If the case number starts with LGS, then your file is already assigned to the Consulate in Lagos and you will not have to do anything. If your wife put your address in Nigeria on the I-130 and/or indicated on question #22 that you would be interviewing in Lagos, then there is a chance the NVC already assigned your file to the Consulate in Lagos.

If the case number starts with ACC, that means the file has been assigned to the Embassy in Accra. In that instance, you will have to contact the Consulate in Lagos (most likely in writing) and request that they (the Consulate) have the case transferred from Accra to Lagos. You will have to state your reason why you want this transfer and you will want to include evidence that you are authorized to be in Nigeria on a long term basis (going to school). If your request to the Consulate in Lagos is accepted, then they will make a formal request to the Embassy in Accra to have your case transferred to Lagos.

There is no guarantee that Lagos will accept your request.

Edited October 5, 2011 by Ryan H

[ejaamensa 0]

What does the case number begin with, ACC or LGS? If the case number starts with LGS, then your file is already assigned to the Consulate in Lagos and you will not have to do anything. If your wife put your address in Nigeria on the I-130 and/or indicated on question #22 that you would be interviewing in Lagos, then there is a chance the NVC already assigned your file to the Consulate in Lagos.

If the case number starts with ACC, that means the file has been assigned to the Embassy in Accra. In that instance, you will have to contact the Consulate in Lagos (most likely in writing) and request that they (the Consulate) have the case transferred from Accra to Lagos. You will have to state your reason why you want this transfer and you will want to include evidence that you are authorized to be in Nigeria on a long term basis (going to school). If your request to the Consulate in Lagos is accepted, then they will make a formal request to the Embassy in Accra to have your case transferred to Lagos.

There is no guarantee that Lagos will accept your request.

Wow you know I never really notice that has a meaning, my case number starts with LGS so I guesss that means they have already assign lagos embassy for me so what do you think now?

[Ryan H 3,834]

Wow you know I never really notice that has a meaning, my case number starts with LGS so I guesss that means they have already assign lagos embassy for me so what do you think now?

You will be interviewing in Lagos.

[ejaamensa 0]

You will be interviewing in Lagos.

So I will still go get the ghana police certificate wedding papers αи∂ other stuffs need αи∂ mail DS back to them. Pls can I ask do you have yahoo id so with can im or gmail or maybe a bb pin I think you really will be able to put me through.

[Ivica_Marija_11 0]

my wife is filing for me a i-130 and we have gotten to the stage where i should send civil documents in i did and they complain about my police report the thing is this i live in Nigeria at the moment and am a Ghana pls all i want to know is that will i have to get both police report for Ghana and Nigeria then how can i get a certified marriage certificate.... i will love to see someone to put me through thank....

Yes,. you most definitely have to do that. My husband had the same thing, where he lived in two different countries more then 6 months and he had to provide the american embassy with the court and the police report from both places!!! Good luck!!!!

[ejaamensa 0]

Yes,. you most definitely have to do that. My husband had the same thing, where he lived in two different countries more then 6 months and he had to provide the american embassy with the court and the police report from both places!!! Good luck!!!!

Do I need any court papers too??

[Patoch 0]

If you have lived in Nigeria for 6 months or more you can have your file transfered to Nigeria because you have resided in Nigeria for over six months.

[romnick 15]

You do not need any court papers as long as you do not have anything up your sleeves most especially in the past.Yes, you will be interviewing in Lagos.Make sure you make the trip to Ghana to obtain ur police clearance ASAP, its around 20cedis but pay a little more to get same day delivery or next day at Sakara Police headQ in Accra.Make sure you also obtain the Right Birth Certificate in Ghana cos they seems to have a new one at the moment.Schooling in Nigeria doesnt necessarily mean u are a Legal resident unless a Resident number is assigned to you through your traveling Passport.As Long as you are a Member of Ecowas countries which you are then you are good to go.I was also a student in Ghana and was there without Legal residency(Not a Crime) until my 3 year in the university when I was about traveling to Japan before I obtained one(Its a different thing all together most especially in the advanced countries, one needs to have a student visa before being allowed into the country but as a member of Ecowas countries we do not as long as its within the region.Talking about Ghana,one is not allowed to have an interview as a foreigner without a resident permit but It may be a different thing in Lagos cos anything is possible in Lagos but it will be good you also inquire about that one.All the best.You may PM for more info.

[ejaamensa 0]

If you have lived in Nigeria for 6 months or more you can have your file transfered to Nigeria because you have resided in Nigeria for over six months.

I just realised that my interview has be assigned to lagos embassy cos my case number starts with LGS so I guess am lucky.

[romnick 15]

Ok, I just checked your TimeLine, If the information you have provided is anything to go by then you are the one unnecessarily delaying the process.NVC received your petition since April 18th, 2011 and I am pretty sure that they got back with you at most 2months later to pay some bills and send in ur civil documents.You have to be up the speed to get things over with and move on to another phase in this excruating Journey but happy ending.

[ejaamensa 0]

You do not need any court papers as long as you do not have anything up your sleeves most especially in the past.Yes, you will be interviewing in Lagos.Make sure you make the trip to Ghana to obtain ur police clearance ASAP, its around 20cedis but pay a little more to get same day delivery or next day at Sakara Police headQ in Accra.Make sure you also obtain the Right Birth Certificate in Ghana cos they seems to have a new one at the moment.Schooling in Nigeria doesnt necessarily mean u are a Legal resident unless a Resident number is assigned to you through your traveling Passport.As Long as you are a Member of Ecowas countries which you are then you are good to go.I was also a student in Ghana and was there without Legal residency(Not a Crime) until my 3 year in the university when I was about traveling to Japan before I obtained one(Its a different thing all together most especially in the advanced countries, one needs to have a student visa before being allowed into the country but as a member of Ecowas countries we do not as long as its within the region.Talking about Ghana,one is not allowed to have an interview as a foreigner without a resident permit but It may be a different thing in Lagos cos anything is possible in Lagos but it will be good you also inquire about that one.All the best.You may PM for more info.

I have the new birth certificate, all my papers too but I don't have residence permit maybe I need to get one then cos my interview has been assinged to lagos. What do you advice now pls.

[romnick 15]

Try Ghana mission abroad in Lagos for enquiry or Immigration office in Lagos.I am sure it will involve a long time process but u may be lucky to get around it.No one knows ur interview date but I am pretty sure it wont be long after ur case is completed at the NVC maximum of 3months after NVC except something serious crops up.If u arent able to get the Resident permit, I suggest u should just let it go, they might overlook it at the embassy for the fact that u are a student in the country.U may however go with ur School ID card or School Materials.All the best

[ejaamensa 0]

Try Ghana mission abroad in Lagos for enquiry or Immigration office in Lagos.I am sure it will involve a long time process but u may be lucky to get around it.No one knows ur interview date but I am pretty sure it wont be long after ur case is completed at the NVC maximum of 3months after NVC except something serious crops up.If u arent able to get the Resident permit, I suggest u should just let it go, they might overlook it at the embassy for the fact that u are a student in the country.U may however go with ur School ID card or School Materials.All the best

Thanks so much for you kind help I thank you all VJ peep. I have all kind enough I just graduated from school I will try all that you told me to try. Pls how will I get can I get call records αи∂ what αи∂ what do I need to get ready for my inteview.

[BBCC 16]

You will only be able to interview in Nigeria if you are a legal resident that country.

Is this a Nigeria-specific rule? Generally, you don't have to be interviewed in the country of your citizenship.

[Ryan H 3,834]

Is this a Nigeria-specific rule? Generally, you don't have to be interviewed in the country of your citizenship.

You missed the point of what I posted; in order for a citizen of country A to interview in country B, the citizen of country A must be residing in country B on a long term basis. In the case of the OP, the OP is going to school in Nigeria and has already been assigned a Lagos case number.

I'll grant you that earlier post wasn't as clear as it should have been.

Edited October 5, 2011 by Ryan H