cr1 visa/ nigerians

[tinkerbell9303 0]

Hello there.

my fience and i are getting married in nigeria few weeks from now. pls we wanna know if a court wedding is ok to apply for a cr1 visa. and pls can you share your own experinces with us like the procedure and how long it took from the start date to the time you got notice of approve in lagos, nigeria for interview??

[LAGOSLOVE 10]

YES OFCOURSE IT IS... THIS IS THE OFFICIAL WAY TO PROVE YOU ARE MARRIED IS WITH A COURT WEDDING MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE. YOU MAY HAVE A TRADITIONAL WEDDING CERIMONY BUT YOU DEFINATELY NEED THAT MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE. I AM A 3 YEAR IR CR1 MY HUSBAND AND I MARRIED IN THE COURT AND YOU WILL FIND THAT THIS IS THE ANSWER FOR MOST OF US THAT ARE IR CR1'S

CONGRATS ON THE WEDDING HAVE A WONDERUFL TIME.

[tinkerbell9303 0]

Thanks very much. pls can you share with me how long your own process took, from the start till you get a notice for interview in nigeria?

[LAGOSLOVE 10]

I'm sorry I started the process November 2010. I filled the i130 you do not need the fiancee visa..they will kick it out. You will need to compile evidence like pictures, letters,emails, phone records, conversations via messenger or skype 3 years tax statements (see the poverty guidelines) Affidavits of your relationship from family friends in NIgeria and U.S. Make extra copies of everything, He will need copies of everything. You will get all of your information via email and mail for each step you take. READ ALL INFORMATION CAREFULLY AND ASK QUESTIONS. My husband interview was October 2011 he was in the States November 2011 one year to date. If you have questions inbox me and I'll answer them for you. Keep your head lifted and depend on God he will see you through.

[LAGOSLOVE 10]

One last thing.. please start your time line. This is how we keep up with your process so we can give you information on where you are and what to expect. Please only take advice from those who have been to Nigeria and gone thru this process. I find if you stay in your own country you get the most information. Spain cant advise you on NIgeria...understand. I've been a few times, married there, family there been thru the evidence gathering and paperwork and interview.. so stay close to the ones who have gone thru we all will be careful to give you the right information

[tinkerbell9303 0]

thanks very much. i just inbox you now

[LoveNigarmostyle 164]

One last thing.. please start your time line. This is how we keep up with your process so we can give you information on where you are and what to expect. Please only take advice from those who have been to Nigeria and gone thru this process. I find if you stay in your own country you get the most information. Spain cant advise you on NIgeria...understand. I've been a few times, married there, family there been thru the evidence gathering and paperwork and interview.. so stay close to the ones who have gone thru we all will be careful to give you the right information

Great advice Lagoslove. Those of us who have been and are still in the process with Nigerian US Embassy know what is what from first hand experience. All new comers to VJ should take under consideration that what works for example for UK will not work for Egypt and so on.

Nigeria is one of the toughest countries to deal with. Therefore, one has to make sure the evidence is plenty.

A court wedding is sufficient. Make sure you have family, friends and neighbors there in the attendees. Take plenty pictures and know who is who. Collect letters from friends and relatives who attended the wedding and you have established a connection with and they know of you and about you. Evidence is strength in this process.

Keep in mind, after you are married, your wife needs time to file, proceed, and complete the petition. This might take a year or so. Be patient and keep on praying. Good luck!

[tinkerbell9303 0]

Thanks for your advice and thoughts

[ndu26 114]

while it is best to stick to your country or region if the question pertains to that area, I would advise you venture out into the general forums too.There may be questions that you have which are not country specific and for which you will get quicker and broader answers from other experienced members too.

we started out CRi1 process Oct 2012 ( since that is when USCIS actually received our package) and my husband went for his interview april 19th 2013. he just came came in 05/13/2013

[tinkerbell9303 0]

NDU26, thanks and congrat on having your husband be with you.which country your husband from?