CR1/IR1 interview appointment taking so long in Lagos embassy Nigeria

[Marah 1]

Has anyone gotten interview date lately, I have been waiting since 14th jan. 2021, I am tired and frustrated.😞 Hubby is fed up with the whole visa thing, which makes his attitude towards me changed. Omg! 😲  how do I save my marriage 💑. 

[Rocio0010 5,579]

The immigration process is really slow. That’s what we keep telling people here before they start. Is your husband the USC? Did he know this prior to starting the process?

[Onuoa 24]

I got  Dqd 3/12/2020 IR1.I noticed that the   process for interviews by Embassies are very slow more especially in sub Saharan Africa.

Edited December 21, 2021 by Onuoa

[Crazy Cat 41,886]

3 hours ago, Amarachi said:

Hubby is fed up with the whole visa thing, which makes his attitude towards me changed.

Really?  Lagos is still backlogged.  He needs to realize that.  It is also known as the toughest consulate in the world for visa interviews.  Good luck.

Edited December 21, 2021 by Crazy Cat

[JeanneAdil 6,510]

you can check the word portal above and see results (right hand column) of members who posted a timeline and interviews that were approved 

Henry and Alfreda were dq'd 7/20/20 and interviewed 10/13/21    1263 days from NOA1

 

Interview does not guarantee approval 

 

Who is the USC?

 

[Marah 1]

52 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Really?  Lagos is still backlogged.  He needs to realize that.  It is also known as the toughest consulate in the world for visa interviews.  Good h

Hubby has tried expedite request around October, yet no positive response. Pls is there any other means to get interview appointment so quick.

[Rocio0010 5,579]

Just now, Amarachi said:

expedite request around Octobe

On what basis?

 

1 minute ago, Amarachi said:

Pls is there any other means to get interview appointment so quick.

I mean... if there was another way to do it, people would do it. Unfortunately you'll have to wait, just like everybody else.

4 hours ago, Amarachi said:

which makes his attitude towards me changed

Pinkish or light red flag. He chose this path, not just you. Don't justify his "change of attitude"

[Marah 1]

3 hours ago, ra0010 said:

The immigration process is really slow. That’s what we keep telling people here before they start. Is your husband the USC? Did he know this prior to starting the process?

Yes, he is a USC. and he didn't expect it this long.

[Crazy Cat 41,886]

1 minute ago, Amarachi said:

Hubby has tried expedite request around October, yet no positive response. Pls is there any other means to get interview appointment so quick.

Without a valid expedite reason, there isn't much you can do.  Separation and waiting is, by far, the hardest part of the immigration process.  I wish you good luck.

[Rocio0010 5,579]

1 minute ago, Amarachi said:

he didn't expect it this long.

Unfortunately immigration is tedious and long. I suggest you either have a talk with him or show him the processing times, so that he understands what he signed up for. Good luck.

[Crazy Cat 41,886]

Just now, Amarachi said:

Yes, he is a USC. and he didn't expect it this long.

From your timeline, it appears your case is in the backlogged Lagos queue at NVC.  Once your case reaches the front of that queue, NVC will schedule the interview.  I just don't know of any solution other than waiting.  

[Marah 1]

1 minute ago, Crazy Cat said:

Without a valid expedite reason, there isn't much you can do.  Separation and waiting is, by far, the hardest part of the immigration process.  I wish you good luck.

Hubby's expedite request was based on emotional trauma due to separation.

[Crazy Cat 41,886]

Just now, Amarachi said:

Hubby's expedite request was based on emotional trauma due to separation.

Unfortunately, that is common for almost everyone who endures the spousal visa process.  Financial hardship, if it exists, might be more successful.  

[Rocio0010 5,579]

1 minute ago, Amarachi said:

Hubby's expedite request was based on emotional trauma due to separation.

I do understand and sympathize with that. However, usually emotional trauma does not qualify as a valid reason to expedite, because everyone in your situation is experiencing it. Usually expedites are based on USC hospitalization, etc.

Just now, Crazy Cat said:

Financial hardship

Or health- related reasons

[Marah 1]

29 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

you can check the word portal above and see results (right hand column) of members who posted a timeline and interviews that were approved 

Henry and Alfreda were dq'd 7/20/20 and interviewed 10/13/21    1263 days from NOA1

 

Interview does not guarantee approval 

 

Who is the USC?

 

My husband, the petitioner.