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marleym   9

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Nigeria
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I'm not sure if this is the correct place to post this. I was hoping to post in the Nigeria portal but didn't see an option to do that. At any rate, I just wanted to post an update to our interview & AP experience. My husband was called about a week after his initial interview and placement into AP on 1/28 and asked to bring in his passport. He was given the option to send it via DHL but he didn't. He took it to Lagos. When he arrived, a guard told him that he could not enter the embassy that he would have to leave his passport there and they would make sure it got to the correct person. The number that the person from the embassy used was on my husband's caller ID so he took a chance and called the number back and miraculously got through to someone. The woman he spoke to, called the entry gate and my husband was allowed to go back into the embassy and drop his passport with her. The next day, his status changed from "Administrative Processing" to "Issued". I wasn't sure if it was real so watched the status everyday until he actually picked up the passport and had visa in hand about a week later. We were able to find a decent flight from Lagos on 2/13/2016. He arrived in the US on 2/14/2016. For anyone processing through Lagos, keep the faith. It seems as if the AP is something they are taking everyone through. I think denials (for the most part) come on the spot unless they find something egregious in your background. If you know for sure your petition is legit and background is ok, then don't worry the visa will come.

Good luck to anyone still waiting!

Married in Nigeria: 12/23/2014

I-130 Sent: 1/27/2015

I-130 NOA1: 1/29/2015

I-130 Approved: 6/1/2015

NVC Received: 6/16/2015

Received DS-261 / AOS Bill: 6/29/2015

Submitted DS-261: 6/29/2015

Paid AOS Bill: 7/6/2015

AOS Bill Posted: 7/9/2015

Received IV Bill: 6/29/2015

Paid IV Bill: 7/6/2015

IV Bill Posted: 7/9/2015

Sent AOS Package: 7/20/2015

Sent IV Package: 7/20/2015

NVC Received: 7/21/2015

Received Checklist : 8/10/2015

(Missed P/C - Was told by operator to send package without it and a letter of explanation as to why we didn't have it; also told that case could be forwarded without it - LIE)

Sent Police Certificates (SD): 8/19/2015 & 8/28/2015

Case Completed at NVC: 10/30/2015

Received Instructions and Interview appointment letter: 12/3/2015

Medical Exam: 1/20/2016

Medical Results: Picked up 1/22/2016

Interview Date: 1/28/2016

Interview Result: Administrative Processing

Visa Received: 2/12/2016

US Entry: 2/14/2016

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blessing247   0

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Nigeria
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Congratulations to you and your hubby! For those of us who are still going through the process, can you provide a summary of what the interview was like? Also, was there a specific reason you were under AP? Thanks!

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marleym   9

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Nigeria
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Congratulations to you and your hubby! For those of us who are still going through the process, can you provide a summary of what the interview was like? Also, was there a specific reason you were under AP? Thanks!

Hi Blessing,

I posted a recap of the interview in the Nigerian Consulate Reviews...but overall according to him, the interview was brief and fairly pleasant. He said the CO was nice and accommodating while he was looking for information etc..in his folders. She gave him the opportunity to clarify answers and elaborate on things she didn't understand. I believe we went into AP because of how we met, Facebook, but not sure as it was never stated why.

Married in Nigeria: 12/23/2014

I-130 Sent: 1/27/2015

I-130 NOA1: 1/29/2015

I-130 Approved: 6/1/2015

NVC Received: 6/16/2015

Received DS-261 / AOS Bill: 6/29/2015

Submitted DS-261: 6/29/2015

Paid AOS Bill: 7/6/2015

AOS Bill Posted: 7/9/2015

Received IV Bill: 6/29/2015

Paid IV Bill: 7/6/2015

IV Bill Posted: 7/9/2015

Sent AOS Package: 7/20/2015

Sent IV Package: 7/20/2015

NVC Received: 7/21/2015

Received Checklist : 8/10/2015

(Missed P/C - Was told by operator to send package without it and a letter of explanation as to why we didn't have it; also told that case could be forwarded without it - LIE)

Sent Police Certificates (SD): 8/19/2015 & 8/28/2015

Case Completed at NVC: 10/30/2015

Received Instructions and Interview appointment letter: 12/3/2015

Medical Exam: 1/20/2016

Medical Results: Picked up 1/22/2016

Interview Date: 1/28/2016

Interview Result: Administrative Processing

Visa Received: 2/12/2016

US Entry: 2/14/2016

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Amachuma   17

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Nigeria
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I'm not sure if this is the correct place to post this. I was hoping to post in the Nigeria portal but didn't see an option to do that. At any rate, I just wanted to post an update to our interview & AP experience. My husband was called about a week after his initial interview and placement into AP on 1/28 and asked to bring in his passport. He was given the option to send it via DHL but he didn't. He took it to Lagos. When he arrived, a guard told him that he could not enter the embassy that he would have to leave his passport there and they would make sure it got to the correct person. The number that the person from the embassy used was on my husband's caller ID so he took a chance and called the number back and miraculously got through to someone. The woman he spoke to, called the entry gate and my husband was allowed to go back into the embassy and drop his passport with her. The next day, his status changed from "Administrative Processing" to "Issued". I wasn't sure if it was real so watched the status everyday until he actually picked up the passport and had visa in hand about a week later. We were able to find a decent flight from Lagos on 2/13/2016. He arrived in the US on 2/14/2016. For anyone processing through Lagos, keep the faith. It seems as if the AP is something they are taking everyone through. I think denials (for the most part) come on the spot unless they find something egregious in your background. If you know for sure your petition is legit and background is ok, then don't worry the visa will come.

Good luck to anyone still waiting!

Wow! Thats great news. Congratulations to you and your husband. Can't wait to reach this stage.

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Amachuma   17

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Nigeria
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I'm not sure if this is the correct place to post this. I was hoping to post in the Nigeria portal but didn't see an option to do that. At any rate, I just wanted to post an update to our interview & AP experience. My husband was called about a week after his initial interview and placement into AP on 1/28 and asked to bring in his passport. He was given the option to send it via DHL but he didn't. He took it to Lagos. When he arrived, a guard told him that he could not enter the embassy that he would have to leave his passport there and they would make sure it got to the correct person. The number that the person from the embassy used was on my husband's caller ID so he took a chance and called the number back and miraculously got through to someone. The woman he spoke to, called the entry gate and my husband was allowed to go back into the embassy and drop his passport with her. The next day, his status changed from "Administrative Processing" to "Issued". I wasn't sure if it was real so watched the status everyday until he actually picked up the passport and had visa in hand about a week later. We were able to find a decent flight from Lagos on 2/13/2016. He arrived in the US on 2/14/2016. For anyone processing through Lagos, keep the faith. It seems as if the AP is something they are taking everyone through. I think denials (for the most part) come on the spot unless they find something egregious in your background. If you know for sure your petition is legit and background is ok, then don't worry the visa will come.

Good luck to anyone still waiting!

Wow! Thats great news. Congratulations to you and your husband. Can't wait to reach this stage.

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marleym Contributor

marleym   9

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Nigeria
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Wow! Thats great news. Congratulations to you and your husband. Can't wait to reach this stage.

Thank you!

Married in Nigeria: 12/23/2014

I-130 Sent: 1/27/2015

I-130 NOA1: 1/29/2015

I-130 Approved: 6/1/2015

NVC Received: 6/16/2015

Received DS-261 / AOS Bill: 6/29/2015

Submitted DS-261: 6/29/2015

Paid AOS Bill: 7/6/2015

AOS Bill Posted: 7/9/2015

Received IV Bill: 6/29/2015

Paid IV Bill: 7/6/2015

IV Bill Posted: 7/9/2015

Sent AOS Package: 7/20/2015

Sent IV Package: 7/20/2015

NVC Received: 7/21/2015

Received Checklist : 8/10/2015

(Missed P/C - Was told by operator to send package without it and a letter of explanation as to why we didn't have it; also told that case could be forwarded without it - LIE)

Sent Police Certificates (SD): 8/19/2015 & 8/28/2015

Case Completed at NVC: 10/30/2015

Received Instructions and Interview appointment letter: 12/3/2015

Medical Exam: 1/20/2016

Medical Results: Picked up 1/22/2016

Interview Date: 1/28/2016

Interview Result: Administrative Processing

Visa Received: 2/12/2016

US Entry: 2/14/2016

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dwheels76   5,468

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Congratulations. This is great.

And it does seem Nigeria is trying a new thing with this AP for approved cases.

Oh FYI, because you have your Nigerian flag up it falls in the Nigerian Portal so all can see from Nigeria.

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From now on your VJ Member name will be verified. If the name you put on form to be added to spreadsheet comes up not found, you will not be added to the spreadsheet. If you don't have a timeline you will not be added to the spreadsheet.

Please Please put your VJ member name only. Not nicknames or real names whatever your VJ name is. It's below your profile picture!!

 

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ROC I-751
5/21/2018: Filed i751 ROC
6/12/2018: NOA1 Date
3/5/2019: Biometrics Appt
12/28/2019: 18 month Extension has expired
1/9/2020: InfoPass Appt to get stamp in Passport
2/27/2020: Combo Interview (ROC and Citizenship)
3/31/2020: submitted service request for being pass normal processing time
4/7/2020: Card being produced
4/8/2020: Approved
4/10/2020: Card mailed
4/15/2020: 10 year green card received
 
 
N-400
5/21/2019: Filed Online
5/21/2019: NOA1 Date
6/13/2019: Biometrics Appt
2/27/2020: Citizenship Interview
4/7/2020: In queue for Oath Ceremony to be scheduled
6/19/2020: Notice Oath Ceremony scheduled
7/8/2020: Oath Ceremony (Houston)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Neldreemz   13

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Awesome!!! Congratulations and cheers to a happy married life together!!! I can feel good news coming my way soon! Following your lead and keeping mum until that visa is in hand!!!

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marleym   9

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Wow! Thats great news. Congratulations to you and your husband. Can't wait to reach this stage.

Thank you!

Married in Nigeria: 12/23/2014

I-130 Sent: 1/27/2015

I-130 NOA1: 1/29/2015

I-130 Approved: 6/1/2015

NVC Received: 6/16/2015

Received DS-261 / AOS Bill: 6/29/2015

Submitted DS-261: 6/29/2015

Paid AOS Bill: 7/6/2015

AOS Bill Posted: 7/9/2015

Received IV Bill: 6/29/2015

Paid IV Bill: 7/6/2015

IV Bill Posted: 7/9/2015

Sent AOS Package: 7/20/2015

Sent IV Package: 7/20/2015

NVC Received: 7/21/2015

Received Checklist : 8/10/2015

(Missed P/C - Was told by operator to send package without it and a letter of explanation as to why we didn't have it; also told that case could be forwarded without it - LIE)

Sent Police Certificates (SD): 8/19/2015 & 8/28/2015

Case Completed at NVC: 10/30/2015

Received Instructions and Interview appointment letter: 12/3/2015

Medical Exam: 1/20/2016

Medical Results: Picked up 1/22/2016

Interview Date: 1/28/2016

Interview Result: Administrative Processing

Visa Received: 2/12/2016

US Entry: 2/14/2016

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marleym   9

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Awesome!!! Congratulations and cheers to a happy married life together!!! I can feel good news coming my way soon! Following your lead and keeping mum until that visa is in hand!!!

Thank you! And yes, I was worried about the AP, so I wasn't counting my chickens until they hatched! lol :clock::clock::goofy::goofy:

Congratulations. This is great.

And it does seem Nigeria is trying a new thing with this AP for approved cases.

Oh FYI, because you have your Nigerian flag up it falls in the Nigerian Portal so all can see from Nigeria.

Thank you Dwheels and for your advice through the process. Yes, it's almost like it's PART of the process now. At any rate glad we made it through.

OK, thanks for the info so now I know.

Married in Nigeria: 12/23/2014

I-130 Sent: 1/27/2015

I-130 NOA1: 1/29/2015

I-130 Approved: 6/1/2015

NVC Received: 6/16/2015

Received DS-261 / AOS Bill: 6/29/2015

Submitted DS-261: 6/29/2015

Paid AOS Bill: 7/6/2015

AOS Bill Posted: 7/9/2015

Received IV Bill: 6/29/2015

Paid IV Bill: 7/6/2015

IV Bill Posted: 7/9/2015

Sent AOS Package: 7/20/2015

Sent IV Package: 7/20/2015

NVC Received: 7/21/2015

Received Checklist : 8/10/2015

(Missed P/C - Was told by operator to send package without it and a letter of explanation as to why we didn't have it; also told that case could be forwarded without it - LIE)

Sent Police Certificates (SD): 8/19/2015 & 8/28/2015

Case Completed at NVC: 10/30/2015

Received Instructions and Interview appointment letter: 12/3/2015

Medical Exam: 1/20/2016

Medical Results: Picked up 1/22/2016

Interview Date: 1/28/2016

Interview Result: Administrative Processing

Visa Received: 2/12/2016

US Entry: 2/14/2016

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tamcloud   92

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Bermuda
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Congratulations!

K-1...

 

08/09/2015: I-129F mailed
08/14/2015: NOA1 received by email; hardcopy received approximately 08/17/2015
09/14/2015: NOA2 received
09/30/2015: NVC received case
10/02/2015: CEAC status changed to "In Transit"
10/08/2015: CEAC status changed to "Ready"
10/09/2015: Consulate acknowledged receipt via phone; Hardcopy from US DoS with case number.
10/19/2015: Received information from Consulate.
10/28/2015: Medical Exam
11/17/2015: Interview...rescheduled due to computer problems. New date as yet unknown.
11/18/2015: Called in for interview and APPROVED!

11/24/2015: Picked up visa/passport and sealed packet from the Consulate! <happy dance>

02/14/2016: Arrived in the U.S. (POE was Bermuda)...CO was really nice!

02/18/2016: Married! :)

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AOS...

 

03/02/2016: AOS/EAD/AP Package mailed
03/14/2016: I-485/765/131 NOAs received by mail. USCIS Received Date 03/04/2016; USCIS Notice Date 03/10/2016
03/25/2016: Received biometrics appointment letter for I-485 & I-765
04/04/2016: Biometrics appointment
04/26/2016: Received notification that the I-131 was approved and the name was updated on the I-765
05/23/2016: Received notice that card was being produced for I-765.
05/28/2016: Received EAD/AP card.
06/01/2016: Received electronic notice that AOS interview has been scheduled.
06/30/2016: I-485 interview at USCIS Baltimore Field Office.
09/01/2016: InfoPass appointment made for 09/07/2016.
09/06/2016: Received electronic notification that I-485 was approved on 09/02/2016.
09/09/2016: Received approval letter.
09/14/2016: Green Card delivered! :)

 

ROC...

 

06/13/2018: I-751 package mailed to Vermont Service Center
06/25/2018: NOA/extension letter received, dated 06/19/2018

07/14/2018: Received ASC notice for Biometrics Appointment

07/25/18: Completed Biometrics

06/13/19: Received email notification of card production. I-751 approved!

06/19/19: 10yr card delivered!

 
 
 
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Longrangeshootr   20

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Vietnam
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Congrats!

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Our Journey

K-1 Visa

09/13/2014 - I-129F Sent

09/16/2014 - NOA1

04/08/2015 - NOA2 (204 Days)

04/14/2015 - NVC Received

05/04/2015 - Consulate Received

05/12/2015 - Packet 3 Received

05/13/2015 - Packet 3 Sent

07/08/2015 - Interview - Approved (295 Days)

07/29/2015 - POE - Houston

08/03/2015 - Married

AOS

10/01/2015 - I-485, I-131 and I-765 Sent

10/05/2015 - NOA Receipt

10/26/2015 - Biometrics

12/28/2015 - Filed Service Request For EAD

12/29/2015 - AP/EAD Approved (89 Days)

01/07/2016 - AP/EAD Combo Card Received

02/16/2016 - AOS Approved (137 Days)

02/24/2016 - Green Card Received

ROC

11/18/2017 - ROC 90 day window opens

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