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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Nigeria
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Posted (edited)

Being a Christian, I would not enter that country, I would fear I would just disappear. And a woman would bbe twice as bad.

Your advice is way off, please be informed before you make such suggestions.

Nigeria is made up of around about 50/50 Christian/Muslim... and it's usually only really dangerous in the North where Boko Haram currently is.

Edited by FN&KO

Our Journey:
04/19/2014- Met online
10/2014- Visited Nigeria and he proposed!!!! 
02/28/2015- Sent I-129F petition
03/05/2015- NOA1
09/2015- Visited Nigeria again!!!
10/28/2015- NOA2 (237 day wait at TSC)
11/13/2015- Sent to NVC
11/27/2015- Arrived at Embassy
06/2016- Third visit to Nigeria!
06/15/2016- Interview, given option to file I-601 waiver.
08/16/2016- Waiver submitted (no lawyer).
11/21/2016- Waiver approved with expedite.
01/2017- Embassy requested interview. 
04/2017- Fourth visit to Nigeria.  K1 officially denied. 
04/25/2017- NOA1 for 2nd K1.
07/27/2017- Case transferred to TSC.
11/17/2017- Case transferred back to CSC.
01/16/2018- NOA2!! (266 day wait)
03/08/2018- Interview (AP)
05/03/2018- VISA APPROVAL!!!
05/14/2018- Visa issued
05/18/2018- Visa picked up
05/25/2018- HE'S HOME!!! 💙💙💙


God has given me a great knowledgebase through research and other members here on VJ.  Please do not hesitate to reach out if I can be of any assistance to you! 

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Morocco
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Thanks everyone. Plus, I never said that I didn't trust or believe what everyone was saying to me. I appreciate everyone's input. Please do not put me down and assume you know what I'm thinking. I have a life outside of this forum and do not sit here to check it every 5 minutes. My lack of response does not mean I disapprove or disagree with your response. Thank you.

Dear... you seem to have alot of negativity towards our posters here, or imagination, I'm not sure. No one has put you down. No one has assumed to read your mind and know what you are thinking. .. and no one has commented on your lack of response. You came here and posted for advice, but at every turn you have acted like we have attacked you personally. This whole visa thing is a tough process. I suggest if your head strong to go through with this, you toughen up your skin, put on your big girl pants, and listen to advice. Because your not going to get through this process without it. And your definitely not going to get through it being thin skinned and thinking you know everything and that everyone is talking down to you at every turn. Everyone here has only tried to help. I'm sorry if you don't like the advice given, but its the facts. Suck it up, face it, and do the visa the right way.

Edited by MouadsWife

“You cannot enter heaven until you believe, and you will not truly believe until you (truly) love one another.” [Muslim, Al-Iman (Faith); 93]

Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Jamaica
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Posted

Sounds like you are rushing this and need to take a step back.

He will be graduating and presumably is looking for a job, he could certainly focus on jobs that have a potential US tie in.

Not sure when you graduate but this is a long and expensive process so having a solid income also helps.

Obviously to get a job and a visa to the US depends both on his skill set and contacts.

Hello. This ^^^ is so true. I have been reading your posts OP and it just seems to me that you would benefit from some serious research.

http://www.visajourney.com/content/guides

I read and followed this site for months before applying for any visa and wasting good money. Everyone wants to be together as quickly as possible but you will find that immigration does not work to your timeline unfortunately :(

Take some time, learn about visas, requirements, and everything that entails so you can be truly prepared.

Also, if you haven't already please please research his culture, his country, and it's customs. I have visited my fiancé 5x. I read about the food, the music, watch videos, everything to learn more about him that I can. I cannot stress how important that is for now and your future together.

Best of Luck!

Posted (edited)

hi OP i know it's hard hearing the tough advice that everyone is giving you. But please be patient on doing k1.
There is no easy way.
You have to meet him. Period. That's a requirement.

If you're on a financial hardship, why don't you just hold it first, earn a ticket, meet him somewhere and enjoy your time together as a couple.
Don't rush yourselves getting married, get to know him more. I think that's what people here are trying to say to you.

I know how it feels to do the wait, it's like forever... I have to wait for 5 years for my boyfriend to become a citizen so he could file k1 for me.
If you really love each other you/he will understand that your situation now is not the best for k1, or visitor visa or employment visa.

I know your journey will not be easy but in time you'll realize that it is worth it and at the end you'll appreciate each other more.

Edited by leisli

I'm finally done! took oath at DEC 2019 😁

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Sweden
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Posted (edited)

Raven52,

I recognize that it's a personal choice but on what basis are you making decision that Nigeria is a dangerous place and especially for female Christians that would just "disappear"?

Not antagonizing but just would like to understand where you are coming from.

On another note and regarding the advice to visit in another country, is she going fly his friends and family to another country for a meet?

A lot of countries are advising their citizens against non-essential travels to Nigeria, with the exception of usually Lagos. But even for those travelling to Lagos, most countries are advising their citizens to be extremely vigilant and give a whole list of things to avoid and look out for.

There are many places in the world where it's not safe for people to travel. And as a woman, you have to be particularly vigilant and safety minded.

And yes OP, as others have already stated, one of the requirements for the K-1 visa is that you have met at least once in person. Perhaps you two can meet somewhere else? When I was living and working in London, several of my friends and colleagues where from Nigeria. Maybe look into the possibility of your fiance being able to travel to the UK for you two to meet?

Edited by mallafri76

Met online October 2010


Engaged December 31st 2011


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USCIS Stage


September 8th 2014 - Filed I-130 with Nebraska Service Center


September 16th 2014 - NOA1 received


March 2nd 2015 - NOA2 received :dancing:



NVC Stage


March 28th 2015 - Choice of agent complete & AOS fee paid


April 17th 2015 - IV fee paid


May 1st 2015 - Sent in IV application


May 12th 2015 - Sent in AOS and IV documents


May 18th 2015 - Scan Date


June 18th 2015 - Checklist received


June 22nd 2015 - Checklist response sent to NVC


June 25th 2015 - Put for Supervisor Review


Sept 15th 2015 - Request help from Texas US Senator Cornyn and his team


Sept 23rd 2015 - Our case is moved from supervisor review to NVC's team for dealing with Senator requests


Nov 4th 2015 - CASE COMPLETE!!!! :dancing:



Embassy Stage


Dec 16th 2015 - Medical exam


Dec 21st 2015 - Interview


Dec 21st 2015 - 221(g) issued at interview for updated forms


Jan 13th 2016 - Mailed our reply to the 221(g) to the US Embassy, received and CEAC updated the next morning


Jan 20th 2016 - Embassy require more in-depth info on asset for i-864


Feb 1st 2016 - Sent more in-depth info on assets as requested. Received the next morning


Feb 16th 2016 - Visa has been issued :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing:



In the US


April 5th 2016 - POE Newark. No questions asked.


April 14th 2016 - SSN received


May 10th 2016 - First day at my new job :dancing:


May 27th 2016 - Green Card received


June 7th 2016 - Got my Texas driver's license

Filed: Timeline
Posted

A lot of countries are advising their citizens against non-essential travels to Nigeria, with the exception of usually Lagos. But even for those travelling to Lagos, most countries are advising their citizens to be extremely vigilant and give a whole list of things to avoid and look out for.

There are many places in the world where it's not safe for people to travel. And as a woman, you have to be particularly vigilant and safety minded.

And yes OP, as others have already stated, one of the requirements for the K-1 visa is that you have met at least once in person. Perhaps you two can meet somewhere else? When I was living and working in London, several of my friends and colleagues where from Nigeria. Maybe look into the possibility of your fiance being able to travel to the UK for you two to meet?

those advisories are overly conservative. To be honest, there a several US cities which would fall under the "travel" warning criteria but there are no such warnings by the US government about visiting.

Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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Off topic post removed along with post quoting.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

Posted

If you are a student, there are special sites around that wave the flight taxes for you. I paid around $300 Heathrow to Washington DC using my student card. Not all airlines do this and it is limited.

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: France
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Posted

If you are a student, there are special sites around that wave the flight taxes for you. I paid around $300 Heathrow to Washington DC using my student card. Not all airlines do this and it is limited.

Care to share? :D

K1 Visa Timeline:

Texas Service Center

NOA1: 10-15-14

NOA2: 05-15-15

Sent to NVC: 05-21-15

NVC received: 06-01-15
Sent to Paris: 06-04-15

Accepted at Paris: 06-08-15

Medical: 06-30-15

Interview, approved: 07-15-15

Pick up at embassy: 07-20-15

Entry to USA: 07-23-15

Adjustment of Status filed: 09-04-15

Biometrics Appt: 09-21-15

No interview

Approval: 03-18-16

 

Filed: Country: Nigeria
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Posted (edited)

A lot of countries are advising their citizens against non-essential travels to Nigeria, with the exception of usually Lagos. But even for those travelling to Lagos, most countries are advising their citizens to be extremely vigilant and give a whole list of things to avoid and look out for.

There are many places in the world where it's not safe for people to travel. And as a woman, you have to be particularly vigilant and safety minded.

And yes OP, as others have already stated, one of the requirements for the K-1 visa is that you have met at least once in person. Perhaps you two can meet somewhere else? When I was living and working in London, several of my friends and colleagues where from Nigeria. Maybe look into the possibility of your fiance being able to travel to the UK for you two to meet?

Unfortunately getting a visa to the UK will be just as difficult as him getting one to the US. Its fairly easy for Nigerians to get a visa to go to South Africa, and you don't need a visa to go there. However, like other posters have pointed out, going to another country is going to make it hard for you to meet his friends and family. WHICH I HATE the thought of 'staging' photos for the sake of immigration...like you MUST take photos with friends and family whether you like it or not...but sadly that is the name of the game with immigration. I had mentioned in my earlier comment that I have now come to Ghana to stay with my husband rather than the two of us going to Nigeria since I had some bad experiences on my several stays in Nigeria. None of them had anything to do with being female or Christian. It had to do with me being easily recognized as a foreigner. Of course you can experience Nigeria without fear of 'disappearing' (especially in Lagos) but I can boldly say we have way more freedom to be out and about at all hours of the night in Ghana without being harassed by anyone. I've been in Ghana for 6 years and never had to pay a police bribe even when we pass through police checkpoints 3 times a night. But again, that's just ME. I have a friend back in the States who has traveled to Nigeria twice and both times never had any issues.

Edited by livindadream
Filed: Timeline
Posted

I would be interested in you quoting any country that advises against non essential travel to Nigeria.

Thanks.

A lot of countries are advising their citizens against non-essential travels to Nigeria, with the exception of usually Lagos. But even for those travelling to Lagos, most countries are advising their citizens to be extremely vigilant and give a whole list of things to avoid and look out for.

There are many places in the world where it's not safe for people to travel. And as a woman, you have to be particularly vigilant and safety minded.

And yes OP, as others have already stated, one of the requirements for the K-1 visa is that you have met at least once in person. Perhaps you two can meet somewhere else? When I was living and working in London, several of my friends and colleagues where from Nigeria. Maybe look into the possibility of your fiance being able to travel to the UK for you two to meet?

 
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