US Immigration from Nigeria

Good afternoon everyone I have a question about forms

Is DS 260 and DS 261 the same form? because when I go to fill out form DS 261 it brings me back to my original form where everything is complete and all the fees are paid.

Also my Husbands form DS260 is due to expire at the end of this month April 30th 2022 How do I update or resubmit this form without starting my case from the beginning? Where on the last step waiting for an interview time and date and I don't want to delay anything.

Another question do you think I should obtain a lawyer at this point of this process? I submitted everything on my own with no problem to the embassy I contacted a lawyer today and she said that she would charge me $3,000 but for the most part everything is done we're just waiting for the interview. She said she would update any forms needed and prep him for the interview, but I think that is way too high considering that I've done most of the work.

We are under review at the USCIS and we are trying to set things in motion so when we get approved, we don't wait too long to jump on to NVC part.

My Question:

1. Since we are planning to file jointly, does the Beneficiary have to be issued an ITIN before we can proceed with NVC (the affidavit of support part which involves Tax returns? Our approval estimate time is May, 2022 and we plan that my wife takes a trip down here in May, so she can visit and for me to sign the forms. Does it mean we have to wait till the joint filling is approved before we can present the Tax refund as "support affidavit" evidence? We are told it takes an average of 7-11 weeks to get an ITIN number. Why we aren't using the post to send from here to the States is because there have been issues of passport loss, damage etc.

Please, special contributions from individuals who have filed jointly for their spouse(s) from a third country, mostly Africa and the walk-through will be highly appreciated. Thanks

Good morning everyone, I am about to submit documents for my spouse. He is presently staying in Botswana but for the police Clearance, does he need to travel to go Nigeria to get one and also do another one at botswana. He has been in botswana for almost 4years now. Am confused about the police Clearance. Please help

What are the reasons of expedite interview

Hi Everyone,

I understand this topic had been raised in the past on this platform, but it was riddled with lots controversies. I will appreciate if the replies to my questions stays within the scope and not all the "should have", could have". Nonetheless, all perspective would be appreciated.

I will use my petition as a case study and hopefully, others would learn from the answers provided me. This is how it goes

1. Met my wife online and we talked and learnt about each other and family(dated) for 2 years before planning to meet

2. We have a large age gap of 18 years, I'm in my mid 30's Single, Never Married and never had a kid(can't anyways) and She's in her early 50's, Divorced with two kids.

3. After two years of constant communication, She flew down to meet the family and spent a week and three days because of the nature of her job

4. She flew down the following year and stayed a Month. During this time, we got married in a very small Registry ceremony attended by my immediate relative and siblings due to Covid

5. After weighing the option of where we would live, here or the U.S we decided to file after 8 months of Marriage.

6. In my petition, i filled "Unemployed" because i was a freelance Agriculturist and a content Producer with no register Company name. As the form required a company name if you filled Employed

7. Yes, I did put the money transfer slips of money she has sent into my Bank Account as part of financial comingling. She helps out sometimes but larger part was for the purchase of African dresses she loves. Trust me, everything in our package came from the advice here and lots of people specify nothing wrong in putting money transfer out

8. We are awaiting the approval of from USCIS which we front loaded with pictures and conversation proofs over the year.

NOW MY QUESTION:

Since i come from a third world country with its history, I will like to prepare ahead, so as to gather stronger proof to show this relationship is legitimate.

Going forward, what are the things we should do ahead? 1. She is going to change her LIfe insurance beneficiary to my name and 2. We are thinking of putting me on her tax return and i will like to be Educated on the best way we could go around this. What other things do you thing we should gather tp provide us strong evidence and she visits me Once every year except for last year due to inability to get a Visa.

N>B: I'm sorry for the Long write up. I just want to provide a full picture so i would be well advised. She's reading this too, smiles