US Immigration from Nigeria

This is a thread created for those expecting to have their interviews for K1 visa at the US embassy Lagos Nigeria. It doesn't matter the stage you are in the process, we all can discuss and make enquiries about our various journies. For me, my interview for April 2020 was cancelled due to the pandemic, I'm hoping to get rescheduled once the embassy resumes K1 interviews.

Hello VJ family,

Please I need opinions. I am a Nigerian citizen living in Jamaica, I have never been to the US or had a US visa. My girlfriend of 2 years is an American citizen who lives in the USA. We are aware of the ban for Nigerians seeking immigrant visas, however I have read in some places about people being called for interviews and the possibilities of getting waivers. I even saw that some people recently got IR1 visas after the embassies opened back up. Now I want to know from first hand experiences or knowledge, keeping in mind my being Nigerian...

1. Can we could still apply for a K1 visa?

2. What if we get married in Jamaica and the apply for the CR1?

3. What waivers are people getting that is enabling them get interviews and some, visas?

My 4th question is kind of different?

4. I am not really ready to move to the US now and I am aware that if I get the K1, I can't leave the US for a certain period. I have a job I can't leave in Jamaica for at least the next year and a half, however I want to to be able to see my girl occasionally and whenever I want cos currently she is the only one that comes to Jamaica. Can I apply for a tourist visa for now and leave the K1 or Cr1 for later? Will the fact that I have a significant other in the US stand against me for a tourist visa?

Sorry it's long

Thanks

Good afternoon,

My husband and I filed for his CR-1 (spousal) visa in June 2019. Our case is pending at the Nigerian embassy as he waits on an interview date. However, l (the petitioner) will be moving soon. What's the best way to update my address? Will this have any effect on the processing of the case? Also, will it effect where his documents are sent once he's been approved and enters the US?

Have heard from various sources that Lagos is open and NVC scheduling interviews for those who got DQ March and April. These aren't reschedules, but NVC sending out Interview letters. So looks like things are moving.

I have a friend who's not on this forum which I got so much information from this forum for him which really helped; he had his interview last month and it went all fine.

He sent me the questions that him and his spouse were asked in order to share on this forum so others can benefit from it just like he did benefited from this forum as well

See Below:

#Opening questions Beneficiary was asked:

What is your name?
What is your Date of Birth?
Where do you live?
When did you enter the United State?
What State did you arrive into?
Who were you staying with?
Did you go to school since you came with a Student Visa?
When did you move to Dallas TX?
Why did you move to Dallas TX?
What is your previous address?

How long did you stay at the address?

#Questions Beneficiary was asked about his step son:

What is your step son s Name?
Can you spell the full name for me?
What is his date of Birth?
Where was he born?
How old is he?
What school does he go to?
What grade is he in?
Who gets him ready for school?
What is the name of the school he attends?
Do you have any previous marriage?
Do you have any previous children?
Does your wife have any previous marriage?
Does your wife have any previous children?

#Questions petitioner was asked:

What is your husband s full name?
What is his date of Birth?
What is your previous address?
How long did you stayed at your previous address?
Were you living with anyone at your previous address?
Is there anybody else who stays with you at your current address?
How long have you been living at your current address?
How did you guys meet? Where did you meet?
When did your relationship became official?
Is your husband working?
When was your previous marriage?
What is the name of your previous spouse?
When did you get divorce?
Were you separated from your previous spouse before the divorce?
Did you petition for your previous husband?
When did you enter the United State?
Who filed for you?
What date did you get your Naturalization?
Have you met your husband s family? Who did you meet in his family?

#Questions Beneficiary was asked:

Who proposed to who?
How did you proposed?
Where was the proposal?
Was there an engagement ring?
When did you get married?
Where did the marriage occurred?
Who was present at the wedding?
Were you married by a Pastor or a Judge?
Did any of your family attend the wedding?
Where does your wife work?
How long has she been working there?
Do you guys have any children together?