ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
K-3 Spousal Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsHusband received K-3 visa on June 30, 2010
Pls I want to know what I will need to send to my wife in the state for her to file the K3 visa
ejaamensaMaleNigeria2010-08-24 01:23:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI got an interview date pls what's next
I got interview on the 21st of december I want to know the fees I will need to pay at the us embassy in lagos, will I need to get police certificate again? ??? pls how possible can I get nigeria MTN call records. ??? pls what do how do I need to get prepared?? ??? pls I live in nigeria but am a ghanaian ??? my interview is here in nigeria do I need to get nigeria residence permit before I get to go for my interview? Thanks
ejaamensaMaleNigeria2011-11-19 06:53:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresmy application for immigrant visa was send back to the homeland security/NVC

An attorney or other professional help might be a good idea but not a magic solution. There are many things that could help but all must be managed by the US Citizen. Why is SHE not here asking these questions?


ejaamensaMaleNigeria2011-12-22 13:31:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresmy application for immigrant visa was send back to the homeland security/NVC

An attorney or other professional help might be a good idea but not a magic solution. There are many things that could help but all must be managed by the US Citizen. Why is SHE not here asking these questions?


ejaamensaMaleNigeria2011-12-22 13:00:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresmy application for immigrant visa was send back to the homeland security/NVC

First, if this was an immigrant visa denial, it was a CR1 or IR1 visa, not K3 that you applied for. There is nothing for the foreigner to do at this point. In a few months, the US Citizen will have an opportunity to appeal what is called a "Notice of Intent to Revoke" the approval of the I-130 petition. If successful, the case will be sent back to Accra for a second interview.

In my experience, unless the US Citizen spouse arranges to go spend at least a couple months living together with the foreign spouse as husband and wife before the next interview, there's little reason to expect a different outcome from the second interview.


Thanks pls what of if we take an atoney ??? she comes down ??? visit ??? its a K3 we applied for ??? all that happened when you say a copy of month like how many 2, 3 or 4 am sorry I ask too much question ??? what of if we make people around us write statement about our relationship like my mum my dad my brother my sister my wife family daughter, few of her friends ??? so on ??? we get an atoney. Pls I want your best of advice. Thanks
ejaamensaMaleNigeria2011-12-22 11:47:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresmy application for immigrant visa was send back to the homeland security/NVC

Sorry to hear that, it really depends up to case to case.

What was the reason? Did you get 221g slip? Did it give instructions about what you need to provide? You have to explain little more to get aware about your case.

So we can help you better.



The thing is this my wife is 20yrs older than me ??? the C.O was so rude ??? was laughing me. ??? he was like it looks like a scam that my wife send me money. ??? that I possibly have a lot of women I talk to ??? that my application will be send back so my wife can appeal it. Pls I will be so glad if you can help am highly depressed now. My wife is helping any ways cos she very supportive.
ejaamensaMaleNigeria2011-12-22 03:55:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresmy application for immigrant visa was send back to the homeland security/NVC
I will start by saying I give thanks to God for all he has done for me ??? the gift of life. My interview was the 21st of dec I went for it but was not granted the visa instead it was send back to the homeland security/NVC that it looks like fruad or let me say her used the word scam cos my wife send money to me sometimes for up keep cos I was going to school ??? I don't work pls what is the next thing for us the CO said my wife can appeal but the thing is this what is the chances I will get the visa if she appeals ??? how soon or what is the best advise someone on here can give. I will be glad to read from someone soon. Thanks ??? Goood bless you all.
ejaamensaMaleNigeria2011-12-22 01:15:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDenied, asking for 2nd interview

If it was that recent you can try to email the embassy and ask if you can arrange a second interview. Would there be a chance you could travel to a second interview ?


ejaamensaMaleNigeria2011-12-26 10:01:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDenied, asking for 2nd interview

When was your interview ? If the denial is recent you may be able to get a new interview before it is sent back. Contact your representitive and the embassy immigration unit. If your interview was a K3 is the I130 still alive ? You may be able to move that forward


My interview was on the 21st dec ??? was a K3 ??? what they(the CO) said was they were sending the application back to the homeland security/NVC.
ejaamensaMaleNigeria2011-12-25 13:11:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresDenied, asking for 2nd interview

There has been many cases I know of myself personally that married younger men, some women as much as 22 years older, and their husbands were issued visa, and at U.S. Embassy Cairo which is a hard embassy due to fraud. Age is not always a BIG red flad, mainly the evidence submitted, which the embassy looks at so much, emails, chats, pics with spouse and their family, communication with family, shared finances, it all makes a big difference of a approval or a denial at the interview........ if possile, request a new interview, and BE THERE at the interview..........
All the best
Beth


How can we request a new interview pls am the husband. This is really eating me up so much.
ejaamensaMaleNigeria2011-12-25 12:02:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOlder American WOmen

I understand this is discrimination but this is something you and your husband should have been prepared for as this is what happens all the time. And many fraud marriages got approved and the US spouse never sees it coming, they always go into it in love. Everyone always says that will never happen to me but honestly it happens more times then we know, and I'm not saying your marriage is fraud, you obviously love him very much to get this upset, but your husbands response to those questions is what put you in this position. Proof is on paper and anyone can smile for a picture and put a happy front forward. It's your husbands answers and reaction to each question that will go above and beyond the paper proof. And now its all just his word against the embassies word. This is nothing against you the US citizen, this is against your husband who is going outside his culture for what they want to prove is love not just the US.



I will add that am the husband ??? I must add if they really go after what is goingg on here culture, religion ??? government here don't care about people. One I will say I can choose to marry anybody I choose too my parent ??? friend can never choose for me. ??? another thing I will say is that the way I see cultural leaders do here get me to think is there really what we call culture? I am a ghanaian I live most of my life here in nigeria ??? I can count how many of my family members really care apart from my mum ??? my sister. Religious learder most especially christians run churches like biz centers or biz organization I remember while I was growing up when I finished secondary school the church io was attending then got their own university around then ??? cos my mum could not afford it I could not go to that school ??? it took me about 5 yes before I can get to go to the higher institution does our religion care about us that way??? Am not judging anybody pls don't get me wrong the government is no go area talk less of people that live in the countries(ghana & nigeria) hello I can choose to marry anybody #### kids or anything as long as am happy with who ever I choose to marry. ??? what make the CO think if I was your my wife's age or my wife was my age I won't leave her or she can't leave me they are wrong the CO made me feel like #### was laughing me like look at this boy but what I know if this is meant to be I never feel this great way about a woman in my life I trust her so much ??? she has showed me so much love. I have never been myself since that day...
ejaamensaMaleNigeria2011-12-25 07:59:00
K-3 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOlder American WOmen

Your quotes are from a site called she-comomy , hardly an unbiased site.

Many woman have married younger men in Nigeria and gotten approved. The bigger the differece the harder it is , because it is very important to the Nigerian culture that a man produces a son. More so for the oldest son , who inherits the wealth and the headaches of his father. The issue is to confront the problems. Nigeria also accounts for a huge portion of the DV lottery entries. To most of Nigeria coming to the US is the dream of their lives. They know the chances are small and there are a huge number that think nothing of a marriage to someone as old as their mother if it means getting that coveted green card. The embassy is trying to stop women from being used. If you didn't get it right this time around take a deep breath and do better next time. Having to file twice isn't that uncommon for Lagos


I love what I have been reading all along but I must add nigeria is where I know more fine am a ghanaian just that I live here I know families or friend that their kids are not after their parents family.. My wife is older than me but I want you to take it or leave it if you were in my shoe you will fall inlove with my wife she's really nice made me see that part of me I never really see ??? for the children we can adopt I just want to proof to the world that among many I am diffrent ??? I am really ready to live here in africa with my wife I just know if this is meant to be it will sure be thank you for suppoort VJ. I lool foward hear a good news america is a great nation ??? am sure I can make it anywhere in this AMEN.
ejaamensaMaleNigeria2011-12-23 17:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedureswhat papers do I need to send to my husbad that he will take with him to the embassy
what papers do I need to send down to my husband that he will need to go to the embassy with ??? prepare for his interview ??? go to the embassy with?? The NVC has mailed him the DS-3032 ??? he has retured it so I think the next is for us to get ??? pay the IV bill. Pls VJ put us through.
ejaamensaMaleNigeria2011-06-07 09:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi need help

Try Ghana mission abroad in Lagos for enquiry or Immigration office in Lagos.I am sure it will involve a long time process but u may be lucky to get around it.No one knows ur interview date but I am pretty sure it wont be long after ur case is completed at the NVC maximum of 3months after NVC except something serious crops up.If u arent able to get the Resident permit, I suggest u should just let it go, they might overlook it at the embassy for the fact that u are a student in the country.U may however go with ur School ID card or School Materials.All the best


Thanks so much for you kind help I thank you all VJ peep. I have all kind enough I just graduated from school I will try all that you told me to try. Pls how will I get can I get call records ??? what ??? what do I need to get ready for my inteview.
ejaamensaMaleNigeria2011-10-05 16:04:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi need help

You do not need any court papers as long as you do not have anything up your sleeves most especially in the past.Yes, you will be interviewing in Lagos.Make sure you make the trip to Ghana to obtain ur police clearance ASAP, its around 20cedis but pay a little more to get same day delivery or next day at Sakara Police headQ in Accra.Make sure you also obtain the Right Birth Certificate in Ghana cos they seems to have a new one at the moment.Schooling in Nigeria doesnt necessarily mean u are a Legal resident unless a Resident number is assigned to you through your traveling Passport.As Long as you are a Member of Ecowas countries which you are then you are good to go.I was also a student in Ghana and was there without Legal residency(Not a Crime) until my 3 year in the university when I was about traveling to Japan before I obtained one(Its a different thing all together most especially in the advanced countries, one needs to have a student visa before being allowed into the country but as a member of Ecowas countries we do not as long as its within the region.Talking about Ghana,one is not allowed to have an interview as a foreigner without a resident permit but It may be a different thing in Lagos cos anything is possible in Lagos but it will be good you also inquire about that one.All the best.You may PM for more info.


I have the new birth certificate, all my papers too but I don't have residence permit maybe I need to get one then cos my interview has been assinged to lagos. What do you advice now pls.
ejaamensaMaleNigeria2011-10-05 11:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi need help

If you have lived in Nigeria for 6 months or more you can have your file transfered to Nigeria because you have resided in Nigeria for over six months.



I just realised that my interview has be assigned to lagos embassy cos my case number starts with LGS so I guess am lucky.
ejaamensaMaleNigeria2011-10-05 11:32:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi need help

Yes,. you most definitely have to do that. My husband had the same thing, where he lived in two different countries more then 6 months and he had to provide the american embassy with the court and the police report from both places!!! Good luck!!!!



Do I need any court papers too??
ejaamensaMaleNigeria2011-10-05 10:59:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi need help

You will be interviewing in Lagos.



So I will still go get the ghana police certificate wedding papers ??? other stuffs need ??? mail DS back to them. Pls can I ask do you have yahoo id so with can im or gmail or maybe a ?bb pin I think you really will be able to put me through.
ejaamensaMaleNigeria2011-10-05 01:29:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi need help

What does the case number begin with, ACC or LGS? If the case number starts with LGS, then your file is already assigned to the Consulate in Lagos and you will not have to do anything. If your wife put your address in Nigeria on the I-130 and/or indicated on question #22 that you would be interviewing in Lagos, then there is a chance the NVC already assigned your file to the Consulate in Lagos.

If the case number starts with ACC, that means the file has been assigned to the Embassy in Accra. In that instance, you will have to contact the Consulate in Lagos (most likely in writing) and request that they (the Consulate) have the case transferred from Accra to Lagos. You will have to state your reason why you want this transfer and you will want to include evidence that you are authorized to be in Nigeria on a long term basis (going to school). If your request to the Consulate in Lagos is accepted, then they will make a formal request to the Embassy in Accra to have your case transferred to Lagos.
There is no guarantee that Lagos will accept your request.



Wow you know I never really notice that has a meaning, my case number starts with LGS so I guesss that means they have already assign lagos embassy for me so what do you think now?
ejaamensaMaleNigeria2011-10-05 01:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi need help

It could.


Ok then thank you all for your help so if I want to move the interview down to nigeria how will I go about it or what will do to move it down to nigeria if I want to move it down at all cos a friend that went to usa from nigeria recently say Abuja embassy is so good but never the less any embassy is good I will all keep you posted am so greatful
ejaamensaMaleNigeria2011-10-04 23:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi need help
I think that's not a problem I just want to know how to go about my dS form
ejaamensaMaleNigeria2011-10-04 15:44:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi need help
Am not legally a residence I am just schooling here.
ejaamensaMaleNigeria2011-10-04 15:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi need help
We got married in married in ghana ??? pls how can I move my interview to nigeria.
ejaamensaMaleNigeria2011-10-04 13:38:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresi need help
my wife is filing for me a i-130 and we have gotten to the stage where i should send civil documents in i did and they complain about my police report the thing is this i live in Nigeria at the moment and am a Ghana pls all i want to know is that will i have to get both police report for Ghana and Nigeria then how can i get a certified marriage certificate.... i will love to see someone to put me through thank....
ejaamensaMaleNigeria2011-10-04 11:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresvisa denied sent back for revocation but was reaffirmed

Since it's already December 17, I expect your interview will be in February at the soonest.

Wow why that long?
ejaamensaMaleNigeria2012-12-17 16:16:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresvisa denied sent back for revocation but was reaffirmed

I am so sorry to hear that and I am just wondering if u provide more detalis under what circumstances was visa denied ? were there any redflags ? I.e. very short term relation, very limted number of visits, age difference and other reasons.....what was the interview about ? did your spouse took all the required documnts with her on the interview date ?


Thanks the interview was last year and there was a redflag. But the main issue is that it has been reaffirmed and send back since November 7th and till now no responce from the embassy. What do you think is going on are they making us wait?
ejaamensaMaleNigeria2012-12-17 05:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresvisa denied sent back for revocation but was reaffirmed
I went for interview CR/IR and was denied and my papers was send back to the department of homeland security/uscis but it was reaffirmed and they send it back I want to know if anybody have any idea how long it will take them to give me another interview date?
ejaamensaMaleNigeria2012-12-17 03:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow big was your ¨Proof¨ package
Thanks I want to know what I will really need to send to my wife to send with the I-130 paper.
ejaamensaMaleNigeria2010-08-27 06:58:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow big was your ¨Proof¨ package
Pls my wife is 50 am 30 is that gonna be a problem for us and pls we really need someone to put us through how to go about the paper filing my wife came to Ghana and we got married then and that is 2 month ago now and we have not still been able to file anything and its really kind of hard on us. Somebody help
ejaamensaMaleNigeria2010-08-24 02:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures4 weeks now my wife has not receieved the NOA
Hello my good people I need you help, my wife is a us citizen and we are married she filed I-130 which she mailed first week novemeber and received noticed that they got what she mailed and till date the check she put in for filing fees have not yet been cashed pls what is the best thing think she can do about tHe situation on ground??? Pls anybody with a very good info should Help put us through... Thanks
ejaamensaMaleNigeria2010-12-09 10:33:00
Indiapcc requirements

we tried to register in delhi online but it wouldn't let us because it wasn't within his address jurisdiction, so you all were right! :)

 

i'm glad we are figuring this all out now, thanks to this website. direction on getting a police certificate is not very clear and we would've ended up being one of those couples with a 221 at the interview.


erinmuskan88Not TellingIndia2013-10-19 12:25:00
Indiapcc requirements

Hi,

 

I am confused about getting the PCC. I understand that it needs to be from a regional passport office, but does it need to be the one closest to where the applicant has lived or can it be the one in Delhi since he will have to be there soon for his interview anyways? 


erinmuskan88Not TellingIndia2013-10-17 13:39:00
IndiaInterview Drama... need help urgently!!!

i think you're right. thats the impression ive gotten from other people too. id go, get your 221 and have your year to get your passport and the situation fixed. if you dont go, your case will expire soon and youd have to start all over (cases expire 3 months from when the nvc processes your case).

 

hope you can get the passport soon, very frustrating situation!


erinmuskan88Not TellingIndia2013-11-18 20:03:00
Indiaim reading about lots of denials for k-1 india...

 

Its an uphill battle with INdia.. You would think a bunch of old fashioned Indian aunties are running the place and not an American Consulate with American anti-discrimanation laws.Why do Americans have to follow their cultural norms?I have no Idea. Our visa was denied this past friday and we are still shell shocked.We had pictures,receipts, phone records going almost 2 yrs back.The CO asked about his religious practices and made a huge deal about it and then stopped the interview when she asked about me and he said I come from a jewish background.This sort of discrimination is SOOOOO illegal.We are a legit couple ..We just want to start our life as a married couple in the US.My parents are now drafting letters about  how they support us and the plans for our wedding and reception.Its so crazy.With our financial situation we cant afford a huge wedding.so i dont know what akes them think the more you spend the more legitimate the relationship..I wish you better luck.

wow. im so sorry that you didnt get approved. it really is a crazy world that someone else gets to decide if you are a legit couple or not. that brings out my side that fights for justice. we had our interview 2 weeks ago and got approved, but found out a week later that they made a mistake and didnt update our case which has delayed him getting his passport back. i was so angry because their actions affect the lives of others, and sometimes it seems they dont take it very seriously.

 

keep fighting. do everything you can. apply for a k-3 if you have to. 

 

and for us, we didnt have finances either to do anything traditionally and it didnt stop our case. so maybe it just simply is the age and religion (though i think less of the latter because they approve people with different backgrounds and america is all about freedom of religion).

 

ill be keeping you in my prayers! 


erinmuskan88Not TellingIndia2013-11-24 19:23:00
Indiaim reading about lots of denials for k-1 india...

where did you see that India k-1s are getting denied? what stage are they getting denied at?

 

each case is unique. I applied for mine back in april, I've yet to hear back though.

im just reading posts from people on here, and seeing quite a few. most seem to do with lack of evidence and the embassy not believing they are a legit couple. it sounds like they want to see lots of time spent with fiances family (which in my case, we could not do because of my time frame and finances), age difference has come up, and not having an engagement ceremony (which again, we could not do because of time/money). they all were denied after their interviews.

 

i applied in may and just got my notice of approval from uscis last week, but im still waiting for the nvc's letter. it seems like india doesnt easily believe in k1 visas for cultural beliefs. maybe im just being paranoid, but i am prego with his child, and we have been in a relationship for over a year. it terrifies me that they could say no! we do have pictures, letters, and emails but now im worried that it wont be enough.

 

maybe the people who do get their visas just dont post about it cause they got what they want?! 


erinmuskan88Not TellingIndia2013-08-28 15:10:00
Indiaim reading about lots of denials for k-1 india...

Ive been going through the posts and I see a lot of denials for k1 visas in india. Are there any approved?! What can we do to make sure we are not denied? This makes me worried because I am pregnant with my fiances child and I do not want to have to raise our child alone! Any suggestions?


erinmuskan88Not TellingIndia2013-08-28 14:30:00
IndiaNew Delhi Embassy Process

i quoted the letter in my previous post, and that is what you will need to take to the medical appointment. you cant do anything about medical until you have that.


erinmuskan88Not TellingIndia2013-12-02 14:28:00
IndiaNew Delhi Embassy Process

congrats! the first step is done! 

 

uscis will send your case to the nvc and it can take up to 8 weeks to get the letter from them saying they sent your case to new delhi. they've recently been backed up, it took us 7 weeks to get our letter. on that letter they will tell you your new case number, which is what youll use from now on whenever looking at the status and contacting the embassy.

 

the government just changed their process for visas a couple weeks ago. i contacted (by email) the embassy this week and asked how to get an interview (because i knew things changed, and the embassy hadnt posted the interview schedules). this is what they replied back;

 

'dear applicant, 

Your fiancé visa case is now ready for final processing. Please carefully follow the interview preparation steps below. 

Step 1: Obtain your Police Clearance Certificate from the Regional Passport Office. 

Step 2: Complete your medical examination with an approved panel physician from the list available at 
http://newdelhi.usem...cal_report.html. 

Step 3: Complete Form DS-160 online athttps://ceac.state.gov/ceac/ and print the confirmation letter. Please do this for the fiancé and any derivative children who will be applying for a visa. 

Step 4: Go to http://www.ustraveldocs.com/in .Create a user account, select your passport/visa pick-up location and pay your nonimmigrant K visa fee. 

Step 5: Only after completing Steps 1-4, log in tohttp://www.ustraveldocs.com/in to schedule two appointments: 
One appointment for boimetric fingerprint and photo collection at the Offsite Facilitation Center (OFC) and 
one appointment at the U.S. Embassy, New Delhi. 

For any additional information, please visit our website athttp://newdelhi.usem...k_visas.html#k2. You may also send your inquiries via email to support-india@ustraveldocs.com. Our call centers are open 8.00 am to 8.00 pm Monday throughFriday and 9.00 am to 6.00 pm on Sunday. From within India, please dial 91-120-660-2222 or 91-22-6720-9400. From the United States, please call 1-310-616-5424. 
Sincerely 

Chief, Immigrant Visa Branch'

















 

the pcc is easy to get, but must be from the passport office like it says. heres the website.

http://passportindia.../user/userLogin

register, fill the application, pay and you can just walk in to the office when you are ready to get it. my fiance said it was really easy and he wasnt there very long.

 

the medical exam can only be from the max centre and it doesnt seem hard to get in. my fiance called first and will be doing his exam tomorrow. they told him itll take a few days to receive the paperwork that he will need to bring to his interview.

 

you wont be able to do anything except get your pcc until you receive a letter from the embassy because you need your case number and the letter to fill out the ds160 and get a medical exam. i hope youre a patient person! good luck and i hope this helped! :)


erinmuskan88Not TellingIndia2013-10-23 14:21:00
US Embassy and Consulate DiscussionNo formal engagement ceremony?? Interview help

all good advice! we had the same situation and were not able to have any formal party. they didnt even question it in his interview. it shouldnt be an issue. :)

 

good luck!


erinmuskan88Not TellingIndia2013-11-25 14:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsSuggestions plz

yes, your email is your confirmation. 


erinmuskan88Not TellingIndia2013-11-14 18:04:00