Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Arrests made in sham marriages with Ghanaians	You said a mouthful blah...marriage is taken so lightly by some also their motivation for greed and material things outweighs their need to be decent to each other Those US citizens deserve the jailtime they may get because that level of greed and stupidity deserves some type of punishment. It angers me because I have struggled to convince my family & friends that I am doing the right thing and that I really and truly love my fiance and he loves me. When I tell my fiance stuff like this, he hates to hear it. He feels like since our intentions are so good that this type of thing brings such negative attention to us & makes people doubt that a marriage long distance & across boarders can last. His heart is so pure and so is mine. Though we have not conventionally "dated" and spent every weekend together, I respect him, I laugh with him, I want to be his wife. I want to die with this man.	sercontigo	Female	Nigeria	2006-09-08 21:22:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	HOW DO YOU GET A LETTER FROM YOUR BANK??	This is why I opened an account with Wachovia. I know its off topic, but Customer Service these days is below standard. They don't even try to consider your life and what you are trying to accomplish if it's outside their "procedures". I mean man, you need a letter. Does anyone know how to write a letter anymore? *(Form letters not included)	sercontigo	Female	Nigeria	2006-09-23 21:52:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	LAGOS IS MOVING AT A SPEED OF SOUND !!!	best wishes...	sercontigo	Female	Nigeria	2006-09-25 14:09:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Re: LAGOS IS MOVING AT THE SPEED OF SOUND !!	I think she will get the visa with no problem! Thanks for clarifying those dates.	sercontigo	Female	Nigeria	2006-09-26 12:32:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Lagos Interview Date	I hope he has had a speedy recovery from that bout with malaria. I wish you the best on your interview. You are in my prayers.	sercontigo	Female	Nigeria	2006-09-28 21:46:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	NIGERIA WITH PACKETS 3 AND 4 QUESTIONS	Oh Masterpiece, you truly are a masterpiece. Thank you for this helpful and very TIMELY information! David and I really appreciate it.	sercontigo	Female	Nigeria	2006-09-28 18:00:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Help What Does this Email Mean???	That same info was on USCIS website waiting for me when i logged in to check on the status of my case weeks ago. I think the concrete interpretation to that notice may be that your case will have a shorter processing time than what obtains on USCIS processing times for your service center. That is not surprising because your case would have been reviewed to almost completion pending the RFE sent to you. It means the final determination of your case is pretty much around the corner: Approval here u come....	sercontigo	Female	Nigeria	2006-09-30 21:17:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Help What Does this Email Mean???	Thank you for all the reassurance and support. I am so glad I found this site!	sercontigo	Female	Nigeria	2006-09-30 15:01:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Help What Does this Email Mean???	This was in my email box today. I am not sure exactly what it is saying. Help!!! On September 29, 2006, we received your response to our request for evidence or information. However because preliminary processing was complete, the remaining processing time will be less than the maximum stated in this message. You will receive a written decision on this case. You can use our processing dates to estimate when this case will be done. Follow the the link below for current processing dates. You can choose to receive automatic case status updates, which will be sent via email. Please click here to create an account online.	sercontigo	Female	Nigeria	2006-09-29 23:04:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Alyce and Sam had thier interview today!!!!	May you too be together soon & for a lifetime.	sercontigo	Female	Nigeria	2006-09-28 21:43:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Gazing What Interview Date Will Be Given	I was wondering...does anyone know if the same calendar is used in Lagos for both I129 and I130 applicants? Or better yet...K1 and K3 visas. What I mean is OHENSANNE said their interiew is Nov 27 and I think they have a K3. Does this mean that all the dates in Nov are filled by now and there is no hope for other people to be scheduled in Nov? I thought maybe K1 and K3 are scheduled differently. I am really hoping so. Let me know your thoughts.	sercontigo	Female	Nigeria	2006-10-03 21:51:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Lagos Interview Date	I am really happy for you both.	sercontigo	Female	Nigeria	2006-10-03 21:42:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	lagos interview today was a success	wow sounds like you even impressed them congrats! well done	sercontigo	Female	Nigeria	2006-10-05 17:16:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Lagos Embassy: P3 P4 Revisted	I totally appreciate this information too! You are great to post it here for us!	sercontigo	Female	Nigeria	2006-10-09 10:15:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Providing proof of fiance relationship	I don't think anyone is going to sift through 4000 sheets of anything! That's overkill if you ask me. In my opinion a VARIETY of proof of a relationship is what's best. Yes, emails (I think I printed about 60-70 over a period of 10 months). I also included 15 pics of us together with the dates on the back I sent him greeting cards via postal mail He sent me via post family pics, letters & cards which I photocopied along with the envelope he sent them in. I sent him the copies so he'd have evidence of his sending things to me too. I provided my phone bills for 10 months on my cell and home. I also printed my other friends and family emails to him There were some friends that sent him greeting cards wishing him well for the interview. Even my coworkers (who are probably really tired of hearing about David) plan to send him interviews wishing him well before his interview. So really, I think it's a combination of things that will help.	sercontigo	Female	Nigeria	2006-10-08 11:56:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Might as well...	WELCOME TO THE GROUP WITHIN THE GROUP!	sercontigo	Female	Nigeria	2006-10-09 19:15:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Traveling to Nigeria	I have found that for travel from Nigeria to USA, some of these websites are not Naija-friendly. North American Airlines allows you that option of placing Lagos as departure city but some others do not even have Nigeria in the list of countries..................annoying, if you ask me... So apart from NAA, Airfrance and KLM, what other airline permits you to place Lagos or Abuja as departure city?? Any ideas??? Ohhhh I am annoyed with the same situation . I did find that United will allow you to search and fly out of Lagos since their partner is Luftansa. Even if you find a flight for your fiance, how do you pay for it? Most won't allow you to book it online with your credit card (at least I was told that). I really worry about sending my fiance $1,000 via western union for a ticket. I don't want him to have to walk around with $1,000 in his pocket...makes me uneasy. I would prefer to use my visa in case anything happens, I am protected. What are some of your thoughts or experiences? I am really hoping for a deal of some sort too...hopefully less than $1,000!	sercontigo	Female	Nigeria	2006-09-30 21:16:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Update on my CR-1 case	I am so glad you stuck to it and behaved dilligently. It surely paid off!	sercontigo	Female	Nigeria	2006-10-15 20:16:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	THANK YOU !!!	I am so happy for the two of you. Remember to listen to each other & always remember where you started out!	sercontigo	Female	Nigeria	2006-10-15 20:06:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	VISA APPROVED	I'm so happy for you both.	sercontigo	Female	Nigeria	2006-10-16 23:00:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Got reply back from NVC	awesome and helpful info, thanks for sharing	sercontigo	Female	Nigeria	2006-10-17 21:24:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	accra experience ,am i set for second interview?	I also suggest love letters, any postal mail sent or received *(including the envelope)*, any wedding arrangements/announcements or events that you may have planned when you arrive in USA such as a receipt for a hall you may have booked. A few of my friends are going to post greeting cards to my fiance congratulating him on his approval. Which we just got today!	sercontigo	Female	Nigeria	2006-10-17 21:28:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	I am so excited! NOA2 for K1 Lagos Received via Email	That's right Lads and Lasses I GOT THE EMAIL! I arrived home late today and sat down at my computer about 9:40 and and logged onto my email. I got two emails at 9:31 pm saying we were approved!!!! I am sooooo happy! My fiance rises for the day at midnite my time which is 5am his time & I can't WAIT to call him and tell him the excellent newwwwws! I had to share with you all because I was starting to worry. I am OK now.	sercontigo	Female	Nigeria	2006-10-17 21:37:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Lagos Interview date 12/13/06	CONGRATULATIONS ON GETTING THE INTERVIEW DATE! I will not attend David's interview because the flights are so expensive right now and I am thinking *(and hoping) he will have December date also. The flight pricess may even go up from there. Also we are saving to finish paying for our reception! Much success at the interview.	sercontigo	Female	Nigeria	2006-10-18 21:23:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Affidavit of Support Dated Close to Interview???	Question Guys & Gals... I sent my Affidavit of Support in Sept to my fiance. His interview is likely going to be in December. Do you think that will be an issue? Do you think I should wait and send a more recent AOS in like late November?	sercontigo	Female	Nigeria	2006-10-18 21:27:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Info. on Dan's interview today	I can't believe she said that...if she felt it, fine. But to actually voice it wow. Make me nervous... Thanks for sharing! It helps us who have yet to encounter the "Scary White Lady" @ Lagos!	sercontigo	Female	Nigeria	2006-10-19 21:45:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	greetings all	welcome to the group and may u have a smooth journey too!	sercontigo	Female	Nigeria	2006-10-07 15:53:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Accra Update	I will remember you in heartfelt prayer tonight. I am so sorry that your mate & you have suffered this.	sercontigo	Female	Nigeria	2006-08-30 21:15:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Visa approved	this is wonderful news...i love the way you told it ... with such calm , relief and gratitude in your words! best wishes to the both of you in your life together	sercontigo	Female	Nigeria	2006-10-23 19:38:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	approved !	Congratulations!! I am really happy for you two.	sercontigo	Female	Nigeria	2006-10-31 19:49:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	INTERVIEW CHECKLISTS !!!	I too used to be very worried about the face to face interview. I think we all have to remember a few things: 1. This is done on a case by case basis when these visas are issued. One case may have more photos, one may have more emails or phone records etc. I think that one should present what you have...all that you have and have, of course, carefully reviewed with your Fiance. David & I only have 35 or so pics also, but we have about $2,200 in phone bills, over 200 emails, letters we posted to each other etc...Even some of my family and friends have written David, so he has their cards/letters too. 2. Then you have to remember that the CO is a human being. It could be that the CO's cat died, his mother is ill, she is feeling tired, he has a bowel disorder...the point is...you NEVER know with humans...unpredictable! 3. Remember to have faith in your SO. He or she will just do the best they can with all the evidence that you two have. PRAY and be sincere. I would suggest eye contact and gentleness show. That's all you can do...YOUR VERY BEST! So I try not to worry, but BOY, do David and I prepare ALOT! I wish Taye and your SO the BEST of WISHES on your interview. Please stop by and let us know how it goes!	sercontigo	Female	Nigeria	2006-11-03 20:00:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	AOS Interview - YEAH !!!!!!!!!!	congrats!	sercontigo	Female	Nigeria	2006-11-06 14:10:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Finally, our journey is over	Talk about indurance! Congrats...you two sure deserve it!	sercontigo	Female	Nigeria	2006-11-07 21:54:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Picking up packets 3 and 4	Just got a call from my finacee and interview day as been set for late January. So you can go there any day to pick up the packages 3 and 4. Thanks guys. This is REALLY great news. Thanks!	sercontigo	Female	Nigeria	2006-11-09 22:43:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Picking up packets 3 and 4	this is great news! thanks so much ... Thanks, guys. My finacee went there this morning and waiting on her to update information to you, guys. Thanks again. [/quote]	sercontigo	Female	Nigeria	2006-11-06 14:14:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Interview Date!!!!	Congratz Robin, Now, send some of that good luck over here to me on the North side of town! Best wishes at the interview!	sercontigo	Female	Nigeria	2006-11-09 22:33:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Nigeria Trip a sucess	Perhaps it was the sudden realization of the great world outside the borders of this large nation; Perhaps it was the ability to overcome their worst fears and prevail or perchance it was the confidence that grew out of surviving outside their comfort zones and the list could be endless... Now you have been able to catch a glimpse of Nigeria. With your new found knowledge, i can only hope that you would not hesitate to educate some more, dare i say it...., ignorant brethren of ours who, worse still, share the colour of our skin yet are quick to latch onto statements about a nation whose citizens they may never have met, dined with, studied with, worked with or for, simply because they "heard that.....". Masterpiece, these are profound and true words. I wonder what you do for a living. Hopefully you are a physician, nurse, counselor something involving humanity and people...some job that allows you to share ideas with others...You are very pleasant.	sercontigo	Female	Nigeria	2006-11-08 19:19:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Bank statement	I provided my last 6 months paystubs, my 04 and 05 tax returns and 3 months bank statements. Due to my trip and other expenses, my balance averages less than $800-$900 each month, so I hope that is OK.	sercontigo	Female	Nigeria	2006-11-07 22:06:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	A Miracle!	I admire both of you. What love and what patience demonstrated between you two. Best wishes in the future, you DESERVE it.	sercontigo	Female	Nigeria	2006-10-23 19:36:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	STRESS-FREE INTERVIEW	Yeah, I hope that we get the same guy too!	sercontigo	Female	Nigeria	2006-11-09 22:30:00