K1 Visa First time/About to file

[ZeeZeey 0]

Hello Everyone, this is my first time here but I have been reading so much on how to file a K1 Visa. Both my fiancé and I are Nigerians. I am the petitioner. I have a couple of questions. 

 

We have known each other for 3 years, in a relationship for 10 months and engaged for about 2 months. I am presently in Nigeria to visit him for a 10 days visit. Taking time off work can be very difficult. I know the required one visit prior to filling. I am not sure if it will be a problem if I am not able to make another visit soon enough. My questions are; 

 

Will one visit be okay plus lots of call and message logs(WhatsApp), loys of pictures on this trip, itineraries our trip to Abuja together, hotel receipts, pictures of us, me and him. 

 

I am switching jobs jobs in May 2019, should I wait to switch jobs or I can file with my present job even though I will have about a month left with them. It will take some time to accrue vacation time at the new job so traveling down soon isn’t so visible. He has been denied student visa once 😫

 

I will be moving to another address due to job change. Would it be wise to wait until I change address to file. Or file as we are both excited. It’s so painful to spend ten days and then leave each other again. 

 

I didn't get to meet his family, they leave far from where he lives. So couldn’t visit them. I met a friend of his, and 2 of my friends in the same. We are both very private people. Very very few friends. All my siblings leave in the US, he met my sister in-law shortly before I came to Nigeria. My father is late and my mom and I aren’t close so I keep her out of my relationship especially if I want the best for myself. Sadly so!! 

 

He is 27 and I am 40, we are both not worried about the age gap but could this be a problem when filling? 

 

Thanks and I am looking forward to reading replies.. 

[Greenbaum 12,259]

There are better experts then I who can answer your questions located in this thread

VJ thread

https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/679202-k1-visa-procedures-for-nigeria-only/

 

I highly recommend that you post your questions there as most have or are now interviewing and help with the difficulties with your embassy.

[ZeeZeey 0]

Thanks for your quick reply. However, the link says reply to a topic. How do I post a new topic on the Nigerian forum only. Thanks 

[britishandusa 446]

14 minutes ago, ZeeZeey said:

Hello Everyone, this is my first time here but I have been reading so much on how to file a K1 Visa. Both my fiancé and I are Nigerians. I am the petitioner. I have a couple of questions. 

 

We have known each other for 3 years, in a relationship for 10 months and engaged for about 2 months. I am presently in Nigeria to visit him for a 10 days visit. Taking time off work can be very difficult. I know the required one visit prior to filling. I am not sure if it will be a problem if I am not able to make another visit soon enough. My questions are; 

 

Will one visit be okay plus lots of call and message logs(WhatsApp), loys of pictures on this trip, itineraries our trip to Abuja together, hotel receipts, pictures of us, me and him. 

 

I am switching jobs jobs in May 2019, should I wait to switch jobs or I can file with my present job even though I will have about a month left with them. It will take some time to accrue vacation time at the new job so traveling down soon isn’t so visible. He has been denied student visa once 😫

 

I will be moving to another address due to job change. Would it be wise to wait until I change address to file. Or file as we are both excited. It’s so painful to spend ten days and then leave each other again. 

 

I didn't get to meet his family, they leave far from where he lives. So couldn’t visit them. I met a friend of his, and 2 of my friends in the same. We are both very private people. Very very few friends. All my siblings leave in the US, he met my sister in-law shortly before I came to Nigeria. My father is late and my mom and I aren’t close so I keep her out of my relationship especially if I want the best for myself. Sadly so!! 

 

He is 27 and I am 40, we are both not worried about the age gap but could this be a problem when filling? 

 

Thanks and I am looking forward to reading replies.. 

Nigeria is a high fraud country and it is very difficult to get a K1 visa through them. I reccomend getting at least 2-3 more visits in. 

[Kowatti 189]

4 minutes ago, ZeeZeey said:

Hello Everyone, this is my first time here but I have been reading so much on how to file a K1 Visa. Both my fiancé and I are Nigerians. I am the petitioner. I have a couple of questions. 

 

We have known each other for 3 years, in a relationship for 10 months and engaged for about 2 months. I am presently in Nigeria to visit him for a 10 days visit. Taking time off work can be very difficult. I know the required one visit prior to filling. I am not sure if it will be a problem if I am not able to make another visit soon enough. My questions are; 

 

Will one visit be okay plus lots of call and message logs(WhatsApp), loys of pictures on this trip, itineraries our trip to Abuja together, hotel receipts, pictures of us, me and him. 

 

I am switching jobs jobs in May 2019, should I wait to switch jobs or I can file with my present job even though I will have about a month left with them. It will take some time to accrue vacation time at the new job so traveling down soon isn’t so visible. He has been denied student visa once 😫

 

I will be moving to another address due to job change. Would it be wise to wait until I change address to file. Or file as we are both excited. It’s so painful to spend ten days and then leave each other again. 

 

I didn't get to meet his family, they leave far from where he lives. So couldn’t visit them. I met a friend of his, and 2 of my friends in the same. We are both very private people. Very very few friends. All my siblings leave in the US, he met my sister in-law shortly before I came to Nigeria. My father is late and my mom and I aren’t close so I keep her out of my relationship especially if I want the best for myself. Sadly so!! 

 

He is 27 and I am 40, we are both not worried about the age gap but could this be a problem when filling? 

 

Thanks and I am looking forward to reading replies.. 

Welcome to the forum.  You will find a lot of good information here, from people who have a vast amount of knowledge.  My fiancé is Nigerian also, however resides in the Gambia.  The embassy he will be interviewing at is difficult & Lagos is just as difficult, if not more.  You have the same cultural background, so that is a plus for you.  The requirement is to meet face to face within 2 years of filing, but you have to remember that Nigeria is a high fraud country.  You must prove to the consular that you are in a bona fide relationship & all the other proof you spoke about.  The age gap in a high fraud country is considered a red flag, if the woman is the older one.  As you know in the Nigerian culture, it's normal for the man to be older.  If I understand you correctly, you are the petitioner (female) is the older one.  My dear, I can tell you if that is the case, you need to visit more than one time.  As far as you changing jobs, you don't have to wait to file or because you are moving.  Prior to his interview, you will need to show that you have sufficient income to sponsor him by completing the affidavit of support form & providing him with the needed financial documents.  You can update your new address online once you move.  I hope this helps a little bit.  I am sure others will contribute.  My best wishes to you.

[ZeeZeey 0]

Thanks a million for detailed reply. Financial support isn’t a problem thank God. I make more than the required per my household. I am just worried about the number of visit due to availability since I am starting a new job. I am hoping I can get one week to come for another visit after 6 months of starting the job. 

[Kowatti 189]

6 hours ago, ZeeZeey said:

Thanks a million for detailed reply. Financial support isn’t a problem thank God. I make more than the required per my household. I am just worried about the number of visit due to availability since I am starting a new job. I am hoping I can get one week to come for another visit after 6 months of starting the job. 

You are very welcome.  The more visits, the better for the two of you.  I know this is a challenging journey for all of us.  Good luck.  

[carmel34 3,635]

The more visits the better for a high-fraud country like Nigeria, with evidence/documentation of all the visits and time spent together.  If the K-1 is denied, you may have to get married in Nigeria and file for a CR-1 spousal visa, again with more visits to show that the relationship is bona fide.  Good luck!

[Kowatti 189]

22 hours ago, ZeeZeey said:

Thanks for your quick reply. However, the link says reply to a topic. How do I post a new topic on the Nigerian forum only. Thanks 

Look on the left hand side on the top of this page, click on forum.  Once you get there, look for the section that says "general discussion" & you will see "regional discussion.  Under that go to Africa: sub-Saharan & click on that.  There are many topics on Nigeria there.

[Ryan H 3,812]

Moved from Progress Reports to Process & Procedures.

[OlayemiLoray 172]

I suggest more visits...Understanding you will be starting over in regards to a job, but truth be told, they could care less..Facetime is very important to them and especially when it comes to high fraud countries..As for the age difference, I don't really see it as being an issue because I know of others with larger age gaps that got approved, but you will need to overcome that obstacle by providing enough quality evidence to prove a bonafide relationship..When it comes to countries like Nigeria and Ghana, we can't stress enough facetime..Pictures, chat and call logs are just secondary evidence, but the facetime is most important..Wishing you well on your journey!!

[drey1759 1]

Hi Everyone. i'm pretty new here and  i have a question for you all  regarding my K1 finance visa processing. 
  However my documents has been reviewed my NVC and it has been sent to my embassy of interview in Lagos, Nigeria. have already booked an appointment for interview but  i  don't know the required documents that  i need to  take along for the visa interview
so i need someone to help me with checklist of documents that  i will be needing for my interview

thanks..

[ZeeZeey 0]

9 hours ago, drey1759 said:

Hi Everyone. i'm pretty new here and  i have a question for you all  regarding my K1 finance visa processing. 
  However my documents has been reviewed my NVC and it has been sent to my embassy of interview in Lagos, Nigeria. have already booked an appointment for interview but  i  don't know the required documents that  i need to  take along for the visa interview
so i need someone to help me with checklist of documents that  i will be needing for my interview

thanks..

I typed a reply earlier and I am not sure what happened to it lol. 

 

Anyway, your petitioner should have a list of documents you will need for the interview if you are the beneficiary. You are supposed to fill out D160 form and then your petitioner will fill out I-130 Affidavit of support, send tax papers. You have to do your medical and police report and also take with you as much evidence as you have to prove the relationship is real. 

[ZeeZeey 0]

1 minute ago, ZeeZeey said:

I typed a reply earlier and I am not sure what happened to it lol. 

 

Anyway, your petitioner should have a list of documents you will need for the interview if you are the beneficiary. You are supposed to fill out D160 form and then your petitioner will fill out I-130 Affidavit of support, send tax papers. You have to do your medical and police report and also take with you as much evidence as you have to prove the relationship is real. 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration/nonimmigrant-visa-for-a-fiance-k-1.html

[drey1759 1]

thanks so much bro