Shipping Documents from Nigeria

[srloring13 12]

What is the best way to ship documents from Nigeria to the U.S.? I know my husband can ship items via FedEx, but are there any other options available? If so, what is the typical cost?

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

What type of documents ? Are they something you need to file with or things he is bringing when he moves ?

[Aya820 33]

What is the best way to ship documents from Nigeria to the U.S.? I know my husband can ship items via FedEx, but are there any other options available? If so, what is the typical cost?

For documents for the NVC stage we used EMS Speedpost...Website Here

Once the documents arrived in the U.S., they were delivered to me via USPS. It cost him about $50.00.

Edited February 7, 2013 by Aya820

[TJandJR 69]

My fiance also used ems. I think it was cheaper than fed ex. It got here in about a week. Some use dhl but I don't know how they are.

[del-2-5-2014 1,339]

For documents for the NVC stage we used EMS Speedpost...Website Here

Once the documents arrived in the U.S., they were delivered to me via USPS. It cost him about $50.00.

I'm still sort of confused about NVC documents.

I have our original wedding certificate here.

What other documents do I need from my Wife for NVC?

[RosyG 3]

EMS speedpost??? i would advice u dont use them, i sent a document to my husband and they said it would take 5 days to get there but it took 3 weeks and dat wasnt funny. The most reliable courier service dat i have used and know will deliver without delay are Fedex and DHL.

[RosyG 3]

I'm still sort of confused about NVC documents.

I have our original wedding certificate here.

What other documents do I need from my Wife for NVC?

u will also need to include a birth certificate from the population commission of the state u were born, a photocopy of the biographic data page of your international passport,your police certificate and u may want to front load as well that is add copies of your emails, pictures, chat logs etc. Goodluck to u.

Edited February 7, 2013 by RosyG

[srloring13 12]

u will also need to include a birth certificate from the population commission of the state u were born, a photocopy of the biographic data page of your international passport,your police certificate and u may want to front load as well that is add copies of your emails, pictures, chat logs etc. Goodluck to u.

Don't forget the DS230 with only Part 1 signed, DS3032, and passport photos. I would also have your wife send you a Certified Copy of her Passport, W7, and signed letter to IRS requesting to treat your wife as a resident for 2012 if you were married last year so that you can apply for a TIN for her and file your taxes jointly.

My husband was able to get the Certified Copies from the Consulate in Lagos and they did not charge him the $50 bucks because they were going to be used to file taxes in the U.S.

Might as well kill as many birds with one stone as you possibly can.

Edited February 7, 2013 by srloring13

[del-2-5-2014 1,339]

I have signed DS230 (only part 1 signed) and 3032 (no dates on both) as well as passport photos. I also have the biographic page of her passport. The passport is in her maiden name and we did a change of name affidavit and newspaper announcement in Nigeria so I am oping that we won't have to get another passport.

We got married on Jan 5th this year and I am hoping that she will be here before I file this years taxes.

So it seems that I just have to get her original birth certificate from her (I have a copy, not certified). The police report is only good for 6 months so I think I will have to get that one later. But to confirm I will need to send the police report to NVC?

Thanks yah all.

[Aya820 33]

Yes you would send the police report to NVC, and it's only good for 3 months...unless that has changed since 2011...

Also when you get ready to send everything make sure you send the original packet PLUS 1 copy of everything. I almost forgot to do this part.

Edited February 7, 2013 by Aya820

[winnie george 67]

I have signed DS230 (only part 1 signed) and 3032 (no dates on both) as well as passport photos. I also have the biographic page of her passport. The passport is in her maiden name and we did a change of name affidavit and newspaper announcement in Nigeria so I am oping that we won't have to get another passport.

We got married on Jan 5th this year and I am hoping that she will be here before I file this years taxes.

So it seems that I just have to get her original birth certificate from her (I have a copy, not certified). The police report is only good for 6 months so I think I will have to get that one later. But to confirm I will need to send the police report to NVC?

Thanks yah all.

The police report is good for 3months which is indicated on the report when they issue it to you...... Sometimes it gets expired before you are interviewed, the CO might ask for a new one, sometimes they don't, its advicable to get a new prior to the interview just incase the CO request for a new one.

What is the best way to ship documents from Nigeria to the U.S.? I know my husband can ship items via FedEx, but are there any other options available? If so, what is the typical cost?

I used DHL to send my documents to US while i was in Nigeria and my hubby got them in 4 business days

[ErinO 9]

I used DHL to send all documents to my husband and it takes 5working days or less also depends on the weight of ur document but I usually pay N11,000 to N12,000 . Hope it helps

[Darnell 8,479]

after reading dwheels attempts of getting stuff out of Nigeria for DS-230 civil docs -

may I suggest?

you have a friend flying out of Nigeria into any other country? If so, ask the friend to pick up in Nigeria for you, remail/fedex out of that other country.

[ndu26 114]

when we sent our I-130 documents, we used EMS for abt N6500. it got to NY in abt 4 working days but was held up by NY customs for another 10 days or so b4 being sent to chicago. the anxiety was nerve wracking.

My husband used Fedex to send his IV documents to me(last month) and it took 3working days exactly and cost abt N10,000.