Documents not yet arrived to Fiance for interview!

[Bassi and Zainab 1]

Firstly, I am not willing to pay $100 to send 3 pages over to Nigeria! It's not worth the money for 3 measly pieces of paper.

It would be to me.

Well, Good Luck with that!

Edited October 4, 2007 by Bassi and Zainab

[boo boo 1]

I am sorry to hear about this...and I hope that it will be resolved. I can understand the money...for 3 pages....$100 is alot. I wish that you could fax everything. Just remember that everything that you invest into the relationship..will come back to you in the end....in many many ways.

I try to conserve and spend wisely all the time....and when I was in your situation...going thru the interview process...there were afew times I had unexpected fee's....and it was difficult and I was unhappy, but unfortunately I had no choice but to take care of business.

I think you have 2 options....reschedule interview if possible or send DHL/Fed x....because if your SO goes there and does not have the required documentation...they could tell him that he does not have all the documentation needed and they can not see him (depending on consulate)....that would be horrible.

The good news is....on Tuesday, your baby could be approved and then get his visa in a matter of days...and that money will be well invested I wish you the best....please be strong...it will all work out.

[Queen Jenn 0]

Firstly, I am not willing to pay $100 to send 3 pages over to Nigeria! It's not worth the money for 3 measly pieces of paper.

It would be to me.

Well, Good Luck with that!

It would be worth it to me as well

I know it's a lot of money. But I'm willing to pay that kind of $$ to know that it will get there quickly.

I doubt that the embassy will accept faxed copies.

Look at it this way - You're not spending $100 to send 3 measly pieces of paper to Nigeria, You're spending $100 to MAKE SURE that the one you love has EVERYTHING he needs in order to get the visa to be with you. Isn't it worth it to get him here?

[ara 0]

Sorry to hear about what you are going through. I have never had any luck with USPS when it came to sending things to my husband in Lagos. I remember things taking like 6-8 weeks after they promised me just 10 days. After all the investigating and experience I found out that the customs in Nigeria can hold the package how long they want to hold it. The US has no control over it once it leaves the US. I remeber my husband making many inquiries about packages and then having to pay money for them to turn the package over.

I have had good experiences with DHL. I got copies of our wedding pictures made and our wedding movie for my husband to give to his family and it was expensive but it was worth the peace of mind that he would get it and sometimes you may have to send things that will be hard to replace so I think the money is worth it.

Good Luck I pray that everything works out

[Naijagal 0]

I tracked the package thru USPS website and it is said to be in International dispatch? I called USPS and they said that if it isn't there in 1-5 business days then call back again. I told them that I needed it there by Tuesday of next week. She couldn't help me. I don't know. I called DHL and Fed X. They told me that the cost would be between $101-$109. The time to get there for Fed x would be October 15 and DHL would be on Monday. Firstly, I am not willing to pay $100 to send 3 pages over to Nigeria! It's not worth the money for 3 measly pieces of paper. I would literally kick myself! My fiance kept trying to console me. He is all calm about it and has more faith than I do! I just pray the package is there in Nigeria at the post office and not in the Abyssful sea. It will be a miracle if the embassy would accept faxed copies of everything and my fiance would go through with flying colors.

I will call the Lagos embassy first thing tommorrow and talk to someone about my dilemma. I wish I knew someone trustful that was going to Nigeria this weekend. I would send it by them. Ah well, wishful thinking. Anyway, thanks for the responses.

Im so sorry this is happening. I used USPS just like u cos it was cheaper and it got there in a week....I will keep u in my prayers, hope everything goes well

[jamyleandkhadijah 0]

Yup, Nigerian postal service SUCKS!!!!!!! The affidavit of support has to be an original, I believe. So the only way to accomplish that is to send it via DHL or FEDEX. Your choice. I use fedex. I have not had any problems - except for when I messed up the address once

Good luck!!

If you your fiancee doesn't receive the documents by monday i suggest you fax him the papers including the affidavit of support as long as it shows the notary stamp on it ... My wife sent me the affidavit via email"She scanned and emailed it to me all i did was printed it out and took it to the interview the next morning.

Good Luck.

Jamil

[discerned1 0]

Yup, Nigerian postal service SUCKS!!!!!!! The affidavit of support has to be an original, I believe. So the only way to accomplish that is to send it via DHL or FEDEX. Your choice. I use fedex. I have not had any problems - except for when I messed up the address once

Good luck!!

If you your fiancee doesn't receive the documents by monday i suggest you fax him the papers including the affidavit of support as long as it shows the notary stamp on it ... My wife sent me the affidavit via email"She scanned and emailed it to me all i did was printed it out and took it to the interview the next morning.

Good Luck.

Jamil

Oh my goodness. Really? She scanned the affidavit and sent it via email? I didn't know they would accept it being scanned and sent by email. Did they have any concerns about that? Did you have any problems? The affidavit is my biggest concern. I can always email the other documents, but the affidavit is one of the most important documents they would need. I had to go and and get another notary stamp on some I134 forms today. I was also thinking about having the notary person write a letter stating that they did sign and stamp the form too. Just as long as he has the needed documents for the interview I am fine.

[JJWashington 0]

Tell your fiance to go to the Post Office and expect to pay for the package that is probably waiting there. I would fedex or DHL the Affidavit, but if it is not possible, an emailed copy to him and possibly follow=up with a faxed copy to the Embassy would work. Good Luck!

[discerned1 0]

Tell your fiance to go to the Post Office and expect to pay for the package that is probably waiting there. I would fedex or DHL the Affidavit, but if it is not possible, an emailed copy to him and possibly follow=up with a faxed copy to the Embassy would work. Good Luck!

That's what I was thinking about having him do as well, but if push come to shove I will probably have to send the documents via email. I will be doing a lot of emailing.