Nigeria f2a DQ awaiting interview letter

[osmosesnew 17]

21 hours ago, FPope said:

What they are asking for is achievable. Our passport office has records of stolen and lost passports. Nigeria has a list of wanted terrorists, at least they have shown some names in the news years back so that means they know identity of some of these criminals. Nigeria uses e-passport, we have at least data for bvn, sim card registration, voters card and national identity number and passports. It should not be difficult to share required information when necessary. Chad at some point was on the previous list and got removed after 6 months. If nigerian govt cares about this issue, they can meet the requirement but the question is do they really care? Are they really working towards it or the minister is just saying what we want to hear? 

Even before the ban we have made improvements. My dad just renewed his passport in December of 2019 and I noticed its a new passport which now included NIN (National Identification Number) which is more like social security number. We just need better ways to enforce things like these and have everyone living in the country get NIN.  I have said in the past that NIN should be required on every level.

 Schools should be required to have NIN from parents before registering their kids.  

I believe we will do better. 

[vctrokoye 3]

My wife's interview is after Feb 21. I understand from people it will be denied based on 212f (president proclamation) but with an option to apply for a waiver unless the travel ban is lifted. What happens if the ban is not lifted and the waiver is not approved? Will it result in a fresh application?

[FPope 64]

1 hour ago, vctrokoye said:

My wife's interview is after Feb 21. I understand from people it will be denied based on 212f (president proclamation) but with an option to apply for a waiver unless the travel ban is lifted. What happens if the ban is not lifted and the waiver is not approved? Will it result in a fresh application?

That is the single question i need an answer to. I found the FAQs link to the ban on previous countries on NVC. My understanding of what's on there is nvc will continue to schedule appointments and if CO deems fit, he would consider applicant for waiver on a case by case. The waiver is not decided by the consulate. The faq didnt say what happens if waiver is not considered by CO or if waiver is refused but what that means to me is the visa would be refused based on the ban. Now if the ban gets lifted thereafter, will the refused applicant be recalled or we will have to start the process all over again? That's what i dont know. I would have felt better if they dont even schedule appointments at all until the ban is lifted because it's going to be very hard to pull through the waiver thing. First recommendation for waiver is purely at the discretion of the CO and the conditions for approval is very stiff. The whole thing is just so hearbreaking. I wish they would at least reconsider spouses and children especially those who already submittes their applications before the announcement. 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/presidential-proclamation-archive/june_26_supreme_court_decision_on_presidential_proclamation9645.html

The embassy in nigeria is yet to update it's website. I checked the Myanmar ebassy website, they updated theirs already. I dont know if that signifies anything. I just wish they resolve this issue before feb 21. The thought of that refusal is driving me crazy. Suffering for something we know absolutely nothing about as individuals.

Edited February 7, 2020 by FPope

[Crazy Cat 41,845]

23 minutes ago, FPope said:

I would have felt better if they dont even schedule appointments at all until the ban is lifted because it's going to be very hard to pull through the waiver thing.

It seems to me that not scheduling any interviews would create a heavy bottleneck at NVC.  As it stands, an interview can satisfy the consulate that a visa is appropriate outside the ban.  Then, once the ban is lifted or a waiver is approved,  it becomes just a matter of issuing the visa (provided the medical is up to date).  

Edited February 7, 2020 by missileman

[OluwaseunA 12]

1. Lets listen to the news this week, some anti-trumps, human rights, "why will you do this" groups who are probably currently filing will be known and there will be a temporary injunction which will restrain president trump from implementing this proclamation until the court decides giving us room to unite with our loved ones.

 

2. We also have the option of Nigeria being removed from the ban list before and after the effective date.

 

3. We can also unite and file this case at a US District court.

 

what i will recommend if 1 above does not happen is to listen to groups/forums from those who attend interviews after the effective day to come tell us about the war front.

 

if war front is bad, then simply reschedule your interview to like 3 months, to give room for Nigeria to get it's acts together

if you got your visa before the date, simply reschedule or cancel your flight and allow those who will attend the POE to come with feedbacks.

 

if bad, then hold on your visa as it is valid for 6 months and pray something changes while at it.

 

 

The initial successful ban was for non-immigrant visas, an attempt to add immigrant visas to the initial ban and present it as if it is a continuation of the initial ban is a smart one from the presidents team.

 

This is an attempt to cause undue hardship to US Citizens and legal permanent residents because of the inaction of a foreign government. This has no place in the constitution.

 

 

[Crazy Cat 41,845]

7 minutes ago, OluwaseunA said:

This is an attempt to cause undue hardship to US Citizens and legal permanent residents because of the inaction of a foreign government. This has no place in the constitution.

Except that the Supreme Court of The United States has already ruled that the President has the authority to issue these bans.  Hopefully the ban will be lifted soon.

Edited February 8, 2020 by missileman

[osmosesnew 17]

8 hours ago, OluwaseunA said:

1. Lets listen to the news this week, some anti-trumps, human rights, "why will you do this" groups who are probably currently filing will be known and there will be a temporary injunction which will restrain president trump from implementing this proclamation until the court decides giving us room to unite with our loved ones.

 

2. We also have the option of Nigeria being removed from the ban list before and after the effective date.

 

3. We can also unite and file this case at a US District court.

 

what i will recommend if 1 above does not happen is to listen to groups/forums from those who attend interviews after the effective day to come tell us about the war front.

 

if war front is bad, then simply reschedule your interview to like 3 months, to give room for Nigeria to get it's acts together

if you got your visa before the date, simply reschedule or cancel your flight and allow those who will attend the POE to come with feedbacks.

 

if bad, then hold on your visa as it is valid for 6 months and pray something changes while at it.

 

 

The initial successful ban was for non-immigrant visas, an attempt to add immigrant visas to the initial ban and present it as if it is a continuation of the initial ban is a smart one from the presidents team.

 

This is an attempt to cause undue hardship to US Citizens and legal permanent residents because of the inaction of a foreign government. This has no place in the constitution.

 

 

There is also an option to delay your DQ by not providing all documentation but I think I prefer your option or rescheduling your  interview.

 

If you have Visa in hand, I don't think there will be problem at Point of Entry.

[FPope 64]

Hello guy, i thought to share news about what nigeria is doing concerning the ban issue. I found it on another thread here.     https://punchng.com/visa-restrictions-fg-us-officials-to-hold-crucial-negotiation-next-week/

[S Dot 4]

Goodnews hoping for more 

[FPope 64]

6 hours ago, S Dot said:

Goodnews hoping for more 

My reservation about this Act is that while the reps will let it pass, it will face a hard time in senate. I am not optimistic about it but whichever way it's going to happen, i just pray and hope the ban is lifted. 

[Crazy Cat 41,845]

6 hours ago, S Dot said:

Goodnews hoping for more 

This bill will never see the light of day in the Senate (if passed by the House of Representatives).  Even if it passed both houses, it would be vetoed by Trump.......there is a better chance that Nigeria will soon meet the goals set by the talks between our 2 countries....Hopefully soon.

[FPope 64]

3 minutes ago, missileman said:

This bill will never see the light of day in the Senate (if passed by the House of Representatives).  Even if it passed both houses, it would be vetoed by Trump.......there is a better chance that Nigeria will soon meet the goals set by the talks between our 2 countries....Hopefully soon.

Nigeria sorting herself out is a more reliable solution to the problem.

[Crazy Cat 41,845]

Just now, FPope said:

Nigeria sorting herself out is a more reliable solution to the problem.

I agree 100%.

[S Dot 4]

Guuuuuuys everything may be well with uuuuuus, I just received my interview later this morning from NVC I’m scheduled for March. Really hope everything stays positive 

[FPope 64]

40 minutes ago, S Dot said:

Guuuuuuys everything may be well with uuuuuus, I just received my interview later this morning from NVC I’m scheduled for March. Really hope everything stays positive 

Same here. March 30. When is urs? I pray to God to have mercy on us all in this situation.