Lavidafia's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: A Beneficiary's Name: F VJ Member: Lavidafia Country: Ghana Last Updated: 2024-12-06 |
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Timeline Comments: 14
Mikmel on 2024-11-25 said:My fiance and I will be using the Ghana embassy. I heard that they have started make the interview dates themselves? Is that true or do you still need to look for an appointment date yourself? Thank you.
Lavidafia on 2024-11-26 said:Hi Mikmel,
The U.S. Embassy Accra Visa Unit emailed me a detailed letter including the pre-screening appointment and actual interview date. They also included everything required leading up to the interview (medical, police clearance, etc). They assigned the dates, not us. My fiancé’s prescreening appointment was Nov 4, and the actual interview was Nov 25th. So be on the lookout for an email from them to the email you have on file. Let me know if you have any other questions. Best wishes!
Mikmel on 2024-11-26 said:Thank you. That is helpful.
Mikmel on 2024-11-26 said:Actually, yes, I do have another question. Did you wait to do anything until you received the email? Or maybe that came quickly after the consulate received your case? I am thinking like filling out DS 160, doing police clearance, etc.
Lavidafia on 2024-11-26 said:You’re welcome. We filled out the DS 160 early on before receiving the email packet, as soon as the NVC sends your application to the local consulate is fine. If the CEAC site says “processing” or “ready”, you can fill out DS160. You can also take time to fill out the I-134 Affidavit of Support, and gather supporting documents as soon as you receive your NOA2 (Approval from USCIS).
The U.S. Embassy Accra recommended the beneficiary do the police background check and medical screening, etc at least 3 weeks before the interview. The results remain current for 6-12 months max. The embassy will give your beneficiary enough time to complete these tasks before the final interview. I’d just prepare for upcoming payments of each tasks.
This YouTube account really helped me with filling out applications and knowing what to expect for each step: https://youtube.com/@surajandyasmin?si=UxhcF8GJZz9ccWrg
Mikmel on 2024-11-26 said:Thank you. I have also used their site Suraj & Yasmin for my petition, and I have things prepared for I-134 and noticed that the police report is good for some time. Thanks again. I know every embassy is different and things change, so it is nice to hear from someone who has done it recently.
Lavidafia on 2024-11-27 said:Definitely, you’re welcome!
Lavidafia on 2024-11-27 said:Definitely, you’re welcome!
DeJunior on 2024-12-05 said:Please was visa approved same day.
Lavidafia on 2024-12-06 said:@DeJunior No, not in my fiancé's case. He was given form 221G, and placed in administrative processing. Usually, the consulate officer would approve same day and the beneficiary would receive their passport back in 5-7 business days after interview.
Lavidafia on 2024-12-06 said:Update: It was approved today! 11 days later.
DeJunior on 2024-12-06 said:Thank you and congratulations. My fiancée’s interview is coming up on January 6,2025. Any tips concerning what to expect for the interview questions?
Lavidafia on 2024-12-07 said:Thank you so much!
My fiancé states it's like a natural conversation, they want to get to know you a bit so be relaxed and do share about your relationship. They asked him questions such as these: How did we meet? What work does your fiancée do? Where does your fiancée resides, "Address"? In our case, when did you get divorced and "date"? Name of your ex spouse? When did you propose? Have you had an engagement ceremony? Why did we chose to get married in the States? How Long Have You Been Together? Have You Met Each Other’s Families? Have You Ever Been Married Before? Why Do You Want to Get Married in the US? He also showed photos of us together, and of our parents meeting in Ghana as well. We provided as much evidence as we could earlier in the I-129F application. All the best in January!!
DeJunior on 2024-12-10 said:Thank you so much for the informations.
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