Case Complete to Interview March 2020

[dwheels76 5,466]

16 hours ago, AndyRoo6 said:

At my interview at the Sydney consulate the CO advised me it would be 2-3 weeks before I would receive my passport in the mail.....instead it was less than 48 hours! (live in Sydney)

 

So over the moon for the USA journey to finally begin!!! Flight already booked for March 4th ✈️🇺🇸

 

Best of luck to all on their journey ahead. After months on here reading every little comment just in case I could learn something I am taking a break for a while. 

 

Thank you for anyone that has been kind enough and patient enough to answer or comment on any posts I have had in this thread or in the NVC thread.

 

From my DP you may be able to tell I love my food, and coming to US of A means a rainbow of new fatty food to explore. So I have started an instagram account to track my 'hunting' of this food. If you have any interest in food accounts check it out - @fat_safari  --- Eating in March 2020

 

Bye for now 

That is so awesome. Mercies Journeys and enjoy. I can understand a break. I'll be here so pop in now and then.

[dwheels76 5,466]

13 hours ago, Ritaogh said:

So are you saying regardless of the year a person is born the birth certificate from NPC will be requested at the interview? Pls I will like to know in order to avoid time wasting.

No. I know many who had the attestment submitted at NVC and everything was just fine.

 

I would get the NPC Birth certificate just for your records for when you come to the US. for bank accounts and other things Drivers license, and such.

[dwheels76 5,466]

10 hours ago, Ritaogh said:

Yes I do, thank you. Do you have an idea how long the process of getting a govt issued one takes?

My husband took his attestment to NPC got next day N10,000

[dwheels76 5,466]

10 hours ago, jade20 said:

My status just turned to Visa Issued!

i feel so relieved. Hopefully I pick up tomorrow and fly out during the weekend

I am so happy for you. Welcome to America. What will you eat first?

[dwheels76 5,466]

9 hours ago, SeMag2627 said:

Hi guys, I had my interview at the Lagos Consulate a few hours ago and got APPROVED! Thank God for his grace! And thank you to the VJ family for all the insights and help!

Congrats!

Look at all my Peeps here getting approved. I could cry. Congratulations. So happy for you.

[dwheels76 5,466]

9 hours ago, Sk&Du said:

Does anyone have an idea how long it takes Lagos embassy to review documents submitted?

No set time. Depends what was submitted and what they want to verify. I have seen AP last weeks to month for documents submitted they ask for.

[erzengel 37]

16 hours ago, AndyRoo6 said:

At my interview at the Sydney consulate the CO advised me it would be 2-3 weeks before I would receive my passport in the mail.....instead it was less than 48 hours! (live in Sydney)

 

So over the moon for the USA journey to finally begin!!! Flight already booked for March 4th ✈️🇺🇸

 

Best of luck to all on their journey ahead. After months on here reading every little comment just in case I could learn something I am taking a break for a while. 

 

Thank you for anyone that has been kind enough and patient enough to answer or comment on any posts I have had in this thread or in the NVC thread.

 

From my DP you may be able to tell I love my food, and coming to US of A means a rainbow of new fatty food to explore. So I have started an instagram account to track my 'hunting' of this food. If you have any interest in food accounts check it out - @fat_safari  --- Eating in March 2020

 

Bye for now 

 

HURRAY!!!  My husband's interview was today, and WE GOT APPROVED TOO!!!!  His CO also said it would take 2 weeks to get his passport back, so hopefully, he'll get it in just a few days.  Congratulations to us!!!!  Cheers!!!

[AndyRoo6 97]

1 hour ago, erzengel said:

 

HURRAY!!!  My husband's interview was today, and WE GOT APPROVED TOO!!!!  His CO also said it would take 2 weeks to get his passport back, so hopefully, he'll get it in just a few days.  Congratulations to us!!!!  Cheers!!!

Amazing news!!!! Big congrats to you both. Remember that it may take a day or so longer because you are inter state. And I may have got super lucky too, so if it does not come in a few days don't stress. You're done and it will be in your hands very soon.

 

Good luck on the journey ahead

[dwheels76 5,466]

1 hour ago, erzengel said:

 

HURRAY!!!  My husband's interview was today, and WE GOT APPROVED TOO!!!!  His CO also said it would take 2 weeks to get his passport back, so hopefully, he'll get it in just a few days.  Congratulations to us!!!!  Cheers!!!

Alright look at all this joy. Love it. Congratulations.

[SeMag2627 40]

2 hours ago, dwheels76 said:

Look at all my Peeps here getting approved. I could cry. Congratulations. So happy for you.

Thank you @dwheels76 you've been a rock solid booster of faith here. I appreciate all that you do ma'am.

[RobbieL 54]

My wife received her approved visa in her passport two days after the interview at the embassy. 

 

However, she didn't get a sealed packet to give at the POE. 

 

On the state department's website here - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/interview/after-the-interview.html it says that you'll receive a packet, saying "Sealed Immigrant Packet - You will also receive a sealed packet containing documents that you must present to U.S. Customs and Border Protection at a port-of-entry (often an airport) upon your arrival in the United States. You must not open the sealed packet." 

 

Is that not the case for everyone? 

 

Thank you!

[Bking 136]

4 hours ago, RobbieL said:

My wife received her approved visa in her passport two days after the interview at the embassy. 

 

However, she didn't get a sealed packet to give at the POE. 

 

On the state department's website here - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/interview/after-the-interview.html it says that you'll receive a packet, saying "Sealed Immigrant Packet - You will also receive a sealed packet containing documents that you must present to U.S. Customs and Border Protection at a port-of-entry (often an airport) upon your arrival in the United States. You must not open the sealed packet." 

 

Is that not the case for everyone? 

 

Thank you!

Did you guys file electronically? (ceac) because I saw the below in a FAQ on our state department page for Jamaica https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-jm/iv/information/faqs

 

I recently had my immigrant visa interview at the embassy/consulate and received my passport and visa. However, I did not receive a packet of documents in a sealed envelope to take with me on the plane to the United States. My lawyer/petitioner/friends are saying that I can’t fly without one. What should I do?

The Department of State has begun electronic processing of some immigrant visa applications. If either the National Visa Center or the embassy/consulate which conducted your visa interview required that you electronically submit your civil and financial supporting documents via the CEAC portal, then your visa was issued under the new electronic process. Unless specifically informed by the embassy/consulate which interviewed you and issued the visa, you are NOT required to hand-carry a packet of documents in a sealed envelope to present at the U.S. Port of Entry. Be assured that your documents were transmitted electronically from the Department of State to the Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection (DHS/CBP), the agency that inspects all immigrants entering into the country. When you arrive at Immigration Control at the U.S. Port of Entry, the CBP officers will have access to all of the information required to process your entry into the United States. This new electronic process will streamline the processing of your immigrant visa application and entry to the United States.

[RobbieL 54]

42 minutes ago, Bking said:

Did you guys file electronically? (ceac) because I saw the below in a FAQ on our state department page for Jamaica https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-jm/iv/information/faqs

 

I recently had my immigrant visa interview at the embassy/consulate and received my passport and visa. However, I did not receive a packet of documents in a sealed envelope to take with me on the plane to the United States. My lawyer/petitioner/friends are saying that I can’t fly without one. What should I do?

The Department of State has begun electronic processing of some immigrant visa applications. If either the National Visa Center or the embassy/consulate which conducted your visa interview required that you electronically submit your civil and financial supporting documents via the CEAC portal, then your visa was issued under the new electronic process. Unless specifically informed by the embassy/consulate which interviewed you and issued the visa, you are NOT required to hand-carry a packet of documents in a sealed envelope to present at the U.S. Port of Entry. Be assured that your documents were transmitted electronically from the Department of State to the Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection (DHS/CBP), the agency that inspects all immigrants entering into the country. When you arrive at Immigration Control at the U.S. Port of Entry, the CBP officers will have access to all of the information required to process your entry into the United States. This new electronic process will streamline the processing of your immigrant visa application and entry to the United States.

Yes it was filed electronically via CEAC!

 

Thank you so much! Now it all makes sense!!

 

[Bking 136]

3 minutes ago, RobbieL said:

Yes it was filed electronically via CEAC!

 

Thank you so much! Now it all makes sense!!

 

Hey no problem 😊 I would still say for safe keeping just confirm online but all the best to you two and your future!

[stech786 236]

Does priority date matters? When you are a US citizen waiting for IL? IR-1 category 

 

I thought US citizen had immediate visa, unlimited