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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Nigeria
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On 1/31/2020 at 4:22 PM, Pmta1 said:

Currently the Travel Ban countries have two options to get a visa approved (1) use a non-designated country passport (2) request a waiver after the interview. Option 1 is the best and easiest so far. Option 2 has seen a range of outcomes. I've heard unconfirmed news several additional countries may be added in the future to the Travel ban.

Hello,

 

i have been trying to find the waiver on USCIS website for the INA restrictions. Any idea on what form should be used? Also at what point do we need to submit the waiver? Is it after the file is adjudicated. ? 

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2 minutes ago, BrittIgbinovia said:

i have been trying to find the waiver on USCIS website for the INA restrictions. Any idea on what form should be used? Also at what point do we need to submit the waiver? Is it after the file is adjudicated. ? 

It's not a waiver you can just apply for. The CO can recommend you for one after the interview, once you are determined otherwise eligible for the visa.

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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Good morning Lagos people, I just got off the phone few minutes ago. I talked to someone at the US embassy in Lagos about the visa restrictions and all, she said they haven't gotten any new information about what to do at the embassy but she is very sure the NVC will send us an email to let us know if the restriction will affect our visa. 

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Nigeria
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58 minutes ago, BrittIgbinovia said:

Hello,

 

i have been trying to find the waiver on USCIS website for the INA restrictions. Any idea on what form should be used? Also at what point do we need to submit the waiver? Is it after the file is adjudicated. ? 

My attorney said it is at the consulate stage.

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Nigeria
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On 2/1/2020 at 12:39 PM, Angel4love said:

I don't have an appointment yet at the embassy. So the issue of being denied is not practical at this moment.

 

Can I expedite my appointment before the deadline?

 

You are right. Something to do with security standards 

Someone was explaining it to me today. Security concerns.  Here in the US, you can be tracked wherever you have lived.  They want Nigeria to put in place a system like that so that people can properly be identified and vetted. 

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: United Kingdom
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35 minutes ago, Besamiot said:

Someone was explaining it to me today. Security concerns.  Here in the US, you can be tracked wherever you have lived.  They want Nigeria to put in place a system like that so that people can properly be identified and vetted. 

"Properly be identified and vetted" most countries don't have that...

K1 Visa Journey (I am the beneficiary) :dance: :dancing:

 

I-129F - Sent: September 16, 2015

I-129F - Received: September 17, 2015

NOA1 - E-Notification: September 22, 2015 NOA1 - Hard Copy: September 29, 2015

NOA2 - E-Notification: October 16, 2015 NOA2 - Hard Copy: October 24, 2015

NVC Received: November 3, 2015 NVC Case# Assigned; November 4, 2015

NVC Sent to Consulate: November 5, 2015

At Embassy-ready: November 9, 2015

Packet 3 received - November 20, 2015  Packet 3 sent - November 30, 2015

Medicals - December 4, 2015

Packet 4 receiver - December 17, 2015

Interview - January 20, 2016 -- Approved!!!

Visa received - January 29, 2016

POE - May 15, 2016

 

05/27/2016 - MARRIED!!!

 

AOS

05/31/2016 - AOS & EAD & AP applications mailed via USPS priority mail

06/01/2016 - Delivered to Chicago and signed for.

06/05/2016 - NOA1 Received (Electronic notices) all 3

06/06/2016 - Check of $1070 fee for AOS (I-485) was cashed

06/09/2016 - NOA1 Received (All 3 Hard copies date 06/03/2016)

06/17/2016 - Biometrics letter received (dated 06/11/2016 and appointment 06/28/2016)  06/20/2016 Biometrics done - Walked in.

07/14/2016 Case update online (RFIE i-485)

07/18/2016 RFIE Received Hard copy (Birth Certificate - Not an easy fix) PAUSED

07/21/2016 RFIE sent to NBC

07/22/2016 RFIE Received by NBC -signed

07/27/2016 RFIE Response Received

08/17/2016 Service request online...

11/30/2016 AOS Card Produced

12/05/2016 Approval Notice Received (Hard copies) Case Status for I-485 updated to "Card was mailed to me"

12/08/2016 Green Card Received

 

ROC - i-751

08/31/2018 - ROC i-751 applications mailed via USPS priority mail

 

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On 2/1/2020 at 12:16 AM, geowrian said:

You can file for them fine. The I-130 petition should have no issue with their country of citizenship.

You are permitted to file for them as a USC.

 

Their eligibility for a visa is the issue. They are not guaranteed any rights to immigrate or otherwise enter the US.

They can request a waiver after the visa interview.

Please correct me if I am incorrect.  The burden of proof is on the applicant to show 3 things according to the Proclamation 13780:

 

Waivers: A consular officer may, on a case-by-case basis and within their discretion, grant a waiver to affected immigrants for certain reasons.

The person seeking entry must prove that: (

A) denying entry would cause the foreign national undue hardship;

(B) entry would not pose a threat to the national security or public safety of the United States; and

(C) entry would be in the national interest.

 

Some examples of this include:

● foreign nationals with significant past contacts, study, work, or business in the United States

● foreign nationals with immediate family members in the United States where a denial of entry would cause undue hardship to the foreign national

● people with uniquely compelling circumstances (such as children, adoptees, or those seeking urgent medical care)

● people employed by the United States government or an international organization

 

The waiver will be considered only for "close family ties" as defined by the Trump Administration.

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Taiwan
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12 minutes ago, Vbreezy said:

Will this visa band Trump has for Feb 21 affect us? Our approval is set for sometime in April. My husband is in Nigeria. 

Yes.  The ban will affect your husband's visa.  Expect the process to continue normally through the interview.  After the interview, the visa will be placed on hold until either the ban is lifted or a waiver is approved.........Good luck.

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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.. 
 

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Filed: EB-3 Visa Country: Germany
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As of now the ban is to be implemented Feb 22. As of that date Nigerians are banned from immigrating to the US without a waiver. A waiver can be recommended at the time of his interview. There is nothing at this point that can be done so one should just proceed as things may still change

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Taiwan
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11 minutes ago, Vbreezy said:

Thank you all for your comments. 

Good luck.  I have seen reports that Nigeria has started working to address this situation.  Hopefully, this ban will be short-lived.

"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.. 
 

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Nigeria
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45 minutes ago, Vbreezy said:

Will this visa band Trump has for Feb 21 affect us? Our approval is set for sometime in April. My husband is in Nigeria. 

Yes honey, but we are praying it gets lifted soon. 

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Nigeria
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1 hour ago, Vbreezy said:

Will this visa band Trump has for Feb 21 affect us? Our approval is set for sometime in April. My husband is in Nigeria. 

I don't think anyone knows the answer at this time. I'm waiting for approval too. I will just wait it out. Its tough but its better to be calm.

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