When should I expect an Immigrant Visa interview at US Embassy in Ghana?

[Bloggr22 0]

My NVC case has been long completed. I am simply waiting for my priority date to become current in the F2B category. From the looks of the visa bulletin, my date will be current in April 2016.

1. After your priority date became current (and your NVC case was completed), how long did you have to wait until an immigrant visa interview was scheduled at the US Embassy in Ghana?
2. Did you get an email, letter or did you have to contact the NVC to find out about the interview date?
3. Lastly, how long did you have to wait AFTER the interview before your immigrant visa was issued?

Any answers at all would be very helpful regardless of your immigrant visa type. However, if you had an F2B, it would twice as helpful. Thank you in advance

Edited March 5, 2016 by Bloggr22

[Nafisakauna 5]

Our prority date was May 4, 2015. We were in a current status for Sept. 2015. Our case was approved Dec. 7,2015 and forward to Lagos. On Dec. 12th. We received an appointment letter by email for Feb. 4th 2016 at the Lagos Embassy. However we have been in AP since our interview.

I hope this time frame helps or give u an idea.

[Bloggr22 0]

Our prority date was May 4, 2015. We were in a current status for Sept. 2015. Our case was approved Dec. 7,2015 and forward to Lagos. On Dec. 12th. We received an appointment letter by email for Feb. 4th 2016 at the Lagos Embassy. However we have been in AP since our interview.

I hope this time frame helps or give u an idea.

Nafisakuna, that was very helpful - thank you. But what do you mean by "we have been in AP since the interview"? What are they waiting on and on what basis have they put you on advance parole? Thanks again.

[Nafisakauna 5]

Some visa applications require further administrative processing, which takes additional time after the visa applicant's interview. We were issued a 221(g) along with a CGI form asking for one document and our passport which we dropped off at the GSS center as they requested. They said our Passport would be ready 5 to 10 days. Its been over 10 days no visa, no passport, no word of hope.

[Bloggr22 0]

Some visa applications require further administrative processing, which takes additional time after the visa applicant's interview. We were issued a 221(g) along with a CGI form asking for one document and our passport which we dropped off at the GSS center as they requested. They said our Passport would be ready 5 to 10 days. Its been over 10 days no visa, no passport, no word of hope.

Now I understand. I mistook "AP" for advance parole instead of administrative processing. I pray that you all have your visa soon. It has not been denied so that is still good news. Maybe a lawyer can be of help? Either way, I am hoping for the best for you. And what this also tells me is that the visa can be delayed even after the interview so I should not expect an on-the-spot approval or even a one day turnaround. Thank you so much. Wishing you the best.

Edited March 5, 2016 by Bloggr22

[Nafisakauna 5]

Thank you. it has been a stressful journey. believe it we have hired an attorney from the very start of our process.

[dwheels76 5,468]

My NVC case has been long completed. I am simply waiting for my priority date to become current in the F2B category. From the looks of the visa bulletin, my date will be current in April 2016.

1. After your priority date became current (and your NVC case was completed), how long did you have to wait until an immigrant visa interview was scheduled at the US Embassy in Ghana?
2. Did you get an email, letter or did you have to contact the NVC to find out about the interview date?
3. Lastly, how long did you have to wait AFTER the interview before your immigrant visa was issued?

Any answers at all would be very helpful regardless of your immigrant visa type. However, if you had an F2B, it would twice as helpful. Thank you in advance

How long you have to wait after your PD becomes current is based on how your embassy makes available slots for your visa category. Right now all Visa types at Ghana are a 4 to 5 month wait after case Complete.

here is the spreadsheet to help shed some light on the matter.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xbLl_8yDgHLeDaLnTrPdYc44J0sjPSFfYCKxlKx6uTY/edit#gid=0

[Bloggr22 0]

 

How long you have to wait after your PD becomes current is based on how your embassy makes available slots for your visa category. Right now all Visa types at Ghana are a 4 to 5 month wait after case Complete.

here is the spreadsheet to help shed some light on the matter.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1xbLl_8yDgHLeDaLnTrPdYc44J0sjPSFfYCKxlKx6uTY/edit#gid=0

 

Thanks so much - this is exactly what I am after!