BrittIgbinovia's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Brittany Beneficiary's Name: Cedric VJ Member: BrittIgbinovia Country: Nigeria Last Updated: 2022-03-14 |
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Timeline Comments: 65
Easecat on 2020-07-09 said:Congrats on NVC completion, ours was completed today as well. Now for questionable wait on Lagos to open for interviews.
BrittIgbinovia on 2020-07-09 said:Thank you! I am feeling so happy and blessed that we have made it this far! Honestly have a feeling interviews wont occur until next year but wishful that it will be sooner.
Easecat on 2020-07-09 said:Very blessed indeed! I sure pray it’s not that long, good too see domestic flights started again today, hoping international soon to follow to get back over there, but with this COVID and the ban its very hard to predict
BrittIgbinovia on 2020-07-09 said:Exactly. Good luck to you both!
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Ayodeji Kayode on 2020-08-12 said:Hi,
I'm actually considering the option of taking Public charge questionaire Ds5540 with me to the interview instead of uploading with other Civil documents as i need to sort out the health insurance. Just wondering if that wont have any effect on bn DQed
BrittIgbinovia on 2020-08-13 said: BrittIgbinovia on 2020-08-13 said:Hello- @Ayodeji Kayode- We did not submit it directly to the NVC and still got our DQ. My husband will be bringing his completed DS-5540 with him to the interview when it gets scheduled. We will also be showing proof of purchased temporary immigration health insurance at that time as well. As I wont be able to add him to my policy until h has his SSN issued.
Ayodeji Kayode on 2020-08-17 said:Thanks for the info, saw this on Dept of State site, you should probally go through also.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/update-on-public-charge.html
On Wednesday, July 29, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York enjoined the Department of State from “enforcing, applying, implementing, or treating as effective†the Department’s October 2019 interim final rule and accompanying Foreign Affairs Manual guidance related to the public charge ground of visa ineligibility. The Department is complying with the court’s order and is in the process of updating its guidance to consular officers on how to proceed under the preliminary injunction. In the interim, visa applications that appear to be ineligible under INA 212(a)(4) will be refused for administrative processing to allow for consultation with the Department, including legal review to ensure compliance with applicable court orders. Visa applicants are not requested to take any additional steps at this time and should attend their visa interviews as scheduled. Applicants are not required to complete nor should they present the DS-5540, Public Charge Questionnaire.
BrittIgbinovia on 2020-08-17 said:Hi. So while that is somewhat good news it only applies currently to people who live in Vermont, Connecticut and New York. If your residency does not fall within those states the Public Charge rule still applies.
Ayodeji Kayode on 2020-08-18 said:You're right bcos the update has nothing to do with folks adjusting status as form I-944 is definitely required except in those 3 states based on the implementation of Public Charge Rule by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) but for DS 5540 I do not believe the new ruling will apply to the State Department, although I also expect the State Department to update previous guidance, which confirmed that the agency would not be enforcing the public charge rule against immigrant visa applicants at Consulates and Embassies abroad. It advisable though to get all necessary document ready as the policy might still change.
Rosemichelle on 2020-09-02 said:I was able to add my husband to my employment insurance. My husband doesn't have a ssi number. I guess it depends on the employer and the state.
For a friend of mine just got approved for her i-130 after the uscis had been sitting on it for 16 months at Potomac service center; she may need to get her husband some temporary immigrant insurance. But, I have never heard of it.
BrittIgbinovia on 2020-09-07 said:Im jealous @Rosemichelle- I already reached out to my employer and they said that without having a SSN they would not be able to assist with us adding him to my plan. So unfortunately we will have to purchase immigration insurance.
Ayodeji Kayode on 2020-12-15 said:Congratulations on the IL
BrittIgbinovia on 2020-12-16 said:Thank you @ayodeji kayode. Yours is soon to come!
OlaCha on 2020-12-21 said:Congratulations Brittlgbinovia
OlaCha on 2020-12-21 said:Congratulations Brittlgbinovia
Evetskomplitz on 2020-12-22 said:I received an email today also that my case has been moved to Lagos and a February date was given for interview. I tried to register for courier but I got to the last page and it requested for case ID. I inserted my NVC case number but not found the system says. Is there a case ID that would be sent to me?
Dt'layi on 2020-12-24 said:@Evetskomplitz I also got the same thing. Anybody knows what to do?
BrittIgbinovia on 2020-12-24 said:I believe that the case number you will receive is after your interview or at the time of it. I thought I had read somewhere that it is given with your approval letter but I could be incorrect. It was the same for us. Account is created though. My suggestion would be to call the embassy and double check.
Evetskomplitz on 2020-12-28 said:@Igbinovia can you pls confirm how much is the total cost of the medical examination?
BrittIgbinovia on 2020-12-28 said:Hello- @evetskomplitz we were quoted $216k naira for just the exam. Additional cost may be applicable for X-ray and any missing vaccinations.
Evetskomplitz on 2020-12-29 said:Pls is this with Dr. Alakija or Dr. Angie?
BrittIgbinovia on 2020-12-30 said:Hello @evetskomplitz I honestly cannot remember which one my hubby said he was going to. I want to say its Alakija but not 100% sure. We went with whoever could get us in the soonest. However, please take our quote with a grain of salt. We all know how Naija tax can work from time to time........ Just put aside a good amount of funds for the appointment, vaccinations and Xrays. We still dont know the final cost jus yet.
Seth Ofosu Kofi on 2021-01-01 said:Congratulationsin advance
Seth Ofosu Kofi on 2021-01-01 said:Congratulationsin advance
BrittIgbinovia on 2021-01-05 said:Thank you @seth Ofosu Kofi
Dt'layi on 2021-01-05 said:Congratulations on your interview. Was that the only thing missing?
Binbin22 on 2021-01-05 said:It shall be well.. plz provide ur I’d as soon as possible
BrittIgbinovia on 2021-01-05 said:@Binbin22 Yes he is going to try and get everything over no later than Thursday
Beckybell on 2021-01-05 said:Even with missing this document, congratulations are still due to you both! We were married just a couple of weeks before you and our interview is next Monday! :-)
Binbin22 on 2021-01-05 said:Ok great!!! Prayers up for u guys.. God will see u through.. I just believe it
Binbin22 on 2021-01-05 said:Britt check ur messages plz
BrittIgbinovia on 2021-01-05 said:@beckybell Thank you! Congratulations to you two on the interview! I’m sure it will go smoothly. Definitely make sure he brings old identification as well. Lol. Don’t make the same mistake we did.
Easecat on 2021-01-05 said:Congrats! Review will go quickly, no worries!
MrsOli on 2021-01-05 said:ðŸ™ðŸ¾ðŸ™ðŸ¾ðŸ™ðŸ¾. Praying for a speedy review so you two can be together!! Glad it went well!
BrittIgbinovia on 2021-01-05 said:@Easecat Thank you. We are hoping it does!
BrittIgbinovia on 2021-01-12 said:@MrsOli thank you! Every bit of prayer helps.
Blaise Kalubi on 2021-02-04 said:hey man, I'm at NVC stage and I need your assistance for a bit please. I already paid the fees both of them, and npw I don't know what to do next ?
Dt'layi on 2021-02-07 said:Have they later issued your visa?
BrittIgbinovia on 2021-02-09 said:Hello-
They have not. We are still awaiting review of the additional documents requested. It’s been a little over 30 days. I reached out to a lawyer and they told me to consider hiring someone after the 60 day mark. So we shall see.
Dt'layi on 2021-02-09 said:Hopefully it comes out soon. You don't need to hire a lawyer in my opinion. You can just call them after 6 days mark. They issued someone yesterday who has been in the AP since November.
BrittIgbinovia on 2021-04-15 said:Update as of 4/15/21
Already contacted US Congress Rep. Which was over a month ago. Received timely response from the Rep and got an answer about two weeks later. They told the rep same thing, “They are on administrative review “. blah blah blah with an excuse for why they haven’t processed yet.
Seeing others who have had their interview later and have been placed on administrative review get reviewed and approved already for same consulate/embassy.
In any case, the lawyers we reached out to stated that the case should be delayed for a minimum of one year in administrative review before considering pursuing anything with the embassy.
They have not updated the date for our file since March 11. Prior to that it was Feb 9th and Feb 20th.
Binbin22 on 2021-04-26 said:Sending u lots of good vibes
Nanna_lux on 2021-06-04 said:I don't know if you answered this already but why did they need old identification?
BrittIgbinovia on 2021-06-04 said:@nanna_lux no idea. To be honest. I haven’t heard from anyone else here that they were requesting the same information from anyone else on Admin Processing. They didn’t tell my husband why at the time of the interview and I’m not sure why he didn’t think to ask. They would accept his previous passport
BrittIgbinovia on 2021-07-30 said:Case Summary
(Refused-221G)
Priority Date: 1/24/2020
Case Created at NVC: May 2020
Interview- 1/05/21
Given 221(g) Form requesting photo ID from 10-15 years ago.
Refused-2/05/21 date change/update CEAC website
Refused-2/12/21 date change/update CEAC website
Refused-3/11/21 date change/update CEAC website
Senator Inquiry-4/17/21 (Administrative
Processing response from USCIS)
Senator Inquiry-6/21/21
Refused-7/02/21 date change/update CEAC website
Senator Inquiry-7/19/21(Administrative Processing response from USCIS)
Refused-7/26/21 date change/update CEAC website
7/30/21
Still pending on 221g. Hubby and I have agreed to give it until Jan. 2022 before we file the Mandamus.
Trip planned for November for me to fly out and see him again.
Abram&Ese on 2021-07-30 said:Omg. I'm still praying for you guys. May you have good news soon.
Binbin22 on 2021-07-31 said:Ohhh nooo.. am so praying this goes well for u guys.. I trust it will end well
Binbin22 on 2021-07-31 said:Ohhh nooo.. am so praying this goes well for u guys.. I trust it will end well
Evetskomplitz on 2021-08-04 said:You have done all necessary except the court. I will suggest you just follow whatever your lawyer advised. This has gone very professional.
BrittIgbinovia on 2021-10-07 said:Soooo… these are the most consecutive updates we have had lately. They have now change the date on the CEAC Visa Status Update three times within the last two weeks. Other then them “working†on our case do these recent date changes so close to each other mean that we are close to the finish line or are they just playing with our emotions?
Case Summary
Case updated: (Refused-221G)
Priority Date: 1/24/2020
Case Created at NVC: May 2020
Interview Date: 1/05/21
Given 221(g) Form requesting photo ID from 10-15 years ago.
Date Change:2/5/21 update CEAC website Status still refused.
Date Change: 2/12/21 update CEAC website status still refused.
Date Change: 3/11/21 update CEAC website status still refused.
Senator Inquiry:4/17/21 (Admin Processing response from USCIS).
Senator Inquiry:6/21/21(Admin Processing response USCIS).
Date change: 7/2/21 update CEAC website status still refused.
Senator Inquiry:7/19/21(Admin Processing response from USCIS).
Date Change: 7/26/21 update CEAC website status still refused.
Consulate Inquiry:9/22/21.
Consulate Response: 9/23/21 Still pending admin review. Informed to stop emailing by consulate.
Date Change: 9/24/21 update CEAC website status still refused.
Date change:9/28/21 update CEAC website status still refused.
Date change: 10/05/21 update CEAC website status still refused.
BrittIgbinovia on 2021-10-14 said:My husband had a random unannounced home inspection completed by the Lagos Consulate on 10/12/21. My Hubby was informed he should get a call within the next few weeks from the Consulate.
Since then our case date has changed on CEAC website 10/13/21 and 10/14/21. Status still showing refused. Fingers crossed this is the home stretch.
Beckybell on 2021-10-19 said:I hope that is the last step for you both! Best of luck and prayers.
Lapis Lazuli on 2021-10-19 said:Congratulations
BrittIgbinovia on 2021-10-20 said:@Lapis Lazuli Thank you!
BrittIgbinovia on 2021-10-20 said:@Beckybell Thank you!! Same to you!
OlaCha on 2021-10-20 said:Congratulations to you both
BrittIgbinovia on 2021-10-20 said:@OlaCha Thank you! We have been patient and praying hard
Evetskomplitz on 2021-10-21 said:At last congratulations
Abram&Ese on 2021-10-21 said:Hallelujah.....Glory to Jesus....I want to say I'm happy for you... May the Lord bless you and your husband. Congratulations, and time to plan for your future together.â¤
BrittIgbinovia on 2021-10-26 said:@abram&Ese Thank you!
PatLuvO on 2022-01-29 said:Congratulations on getting the visa!!!🎉🎉🎉
Binbin22 on 2022-02-14 said:Congratulations my dear
BrittIgbinovia on 2022-02-17 said:Thank you on the congratulations BinBin22 and PatluvO. Praying for no issues upon entering the US. Flight is already booked and the green card fee of $220 has been paid.
Brad_tuk on 2022-03-14 said:Please if I may asked why kinda ID did your husband finally sent in?
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