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Mrs Akintomide   100

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1 hour ago, FPope said:

Wow. This is even more difficult and more depressing. I would have felt better if no interview is schedules at all until ban is lifted. Those waiver requirements are tough to meet. Thanks so much for taking time to explain the points. I wish all of us caught in this ugly situation all the best.

Amen 

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Good day everyone.    I'm finally home in the US with my wife now. It was a smooth trip.    God is faithful 🇳🇬🇺🇸👍🙏

Mrs Akintomide
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My husband got to US on Wednesday, port of entry was stress free with no question asked. Thanks to everyone here for your help and advise. We are elated and glad he is here with me in the state. 

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So guys I have finally arrived Ohio safely...... through Philadelphia the customs were friendly. Here with my family I arrived safely... God bless you all

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Arewa   146

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5 hours ago, FPope said:

Has anyone spoken to NVC since the announcement about how the ban impacts cases? I was thinking nvc would update their website with some FAQS. I had a chat with one of the advisers in the nigeria presidency today. He said govt is seriously working with US to resolve the issue and we should be hopeful but i always find it difficult to believe people in govt. 

I know right, also had a chat with someone who knows what's going on in the government circle, in his words "The ban will be lifted in 6 months or less, it will be reversed " but like you said, i don't know why i find it hard to believe them. I wish we can create a WhatsApp group or something, we need eachother.. lol..  it's just tiring thinking about how everything will play out... immediate families were supposed to be exempted from this ban.. so unfair... anyway.. i am being positive. Best of luck to us all. 

Eddy2019 Enthusiast

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Hello House, please i need your advise.

my k1 visa was denied in October 2019 and we decided to get married here in Nigeria so we can file for spouse. Now our wedding has been scheduled and everything in place to take off and this travel ban was announced. We are very confused now and dont know  what to do.

Do we go ahead with the marriage, then after for tourist visa after some time if it  is not resolved quick.  please i need your help.

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SorrowL   138

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You can get married, apply for the I-130. Since the whole CR/IR Process can take a year or longer, political climates and situations can change.

 

You can get through the entire process, up to the interview, where during the interview IF at that time the travel ban is still active, you will be denied and put into a waiting pile. If you are married for two years prior to entry to the US, you will be classified as IR1. 
 

The travel ban only effects Nigerian citizens, so if you are a foreigner living in Nigeria, you won’t have an issue. Also if you have a separate Citizenship, you can use that one as your primary. 
 

You can apply for a tourist visa, however you must present ample evidence and you cannot adjust your status in the US. It is up to the CO in that situation.

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Crazy Cat Grand Master

Crazy Cat   41,982

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7 hours ago, FPope said:

I would have felt better if no interview is schedules at all until ban is lifted.

Why?  An early interview can clear the path of all obstacles other than the ban.  Then, when the ban is lifted, it will be a matter of simply issuing the visas....provided a new medical is not required.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

geowrian Grand Master

geowrian   22,337

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2 minutes ago, Vbreezy said:

The ban for Nigeria has been lifted 🇳🇬

Source? I'm looking and don't see any official updates.

Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

Spoiler

I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

Crazy Cat Grand Master

Crazy Cat   41,982

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6 minutes ago, Vbreezy said:

The ban for Nigeria has been lifted 🇳🇬

I have found nothing to confirm this.  All I can find says some people are optimistic.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

Crazy Cat Grand Master

Crazy Cat   41,982

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Just now, Vbreezy said:

Trying to post the video 

Copy the link and paste.......I am eager to see this....

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

Crazy Cat Grand Master

Crazy Cat   41,982

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Just now, Vbreezy said:

Google lift on Nigerian ban and video will come up. It was lifted Feb 6

Please post the link to the video.  I have found nothing to confirm that the ban was lifted.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

Eddy2019 Enthusiast

Eddy2019   27

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23 hours ago, SorrowL said:

You can get married, apply for the I-130. Since the whole CR/IR Process can take a year or longer, political climates and situations can change.

 

You can get through the entire process, up to the interview, where during the interview IF at that time the travel ban is still active, you will be denied and put into a waiting pile. If you are married for two years prior to entry to the US, you will be classified as IR1. 
 

The travel ban only effects Nigerian citizens, so if you are a foreigner living in Nigeria, you won’t have an issue. Also if you have a separate Citizenship, you can use that one as your primary. 
 

You can apply for a tourist visa, however you must present ample evidence and you cannot adjust your status in the US. It is up to the CO in that situation.

Thank you for your advise and quick response. also thank you to everyone who has made contribution one way or the other. i am sure this advise or contribution to lead us a long way. i pray this ban on Nigeria will be lifted soon in Jesus name so we can happily join our love ones.

geowrian Grand Master

geowrian   22,337

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I'm not convinced YouTube is an official government outlet or even a reputable news source.

Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

Spoiler

I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

 
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