ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Africa: Sub-SaharanBirth certificate/ Lagos
Yes that is what I mean.
Enlighten one :)FemaleNigeria2009-07-09 06:35:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanBirth certificate/ Lagos
Yes, but it has to be the original decleration not a copy.

My husband had to sue the same thing.

Enlighten one :)FemaleNigeria2009-07-08 14:57:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanSOOOOOOOOOOOO RELIEVED
I am so pleased for your relief.

QUOTE (sam1 @ May 7 2009, 11:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My wife just finished the interview and was told to pick up her passport with a visa on Tuesday, 5/12/09. After all the waiting at NVC and writing numerous letters to congressmen and senators, finally every pain and anxiety seems disappeared. It has been very helpful chatting and discussing personal as well as process related issues here on VJ. I wish for all of you who are still waiting a very smooth process and good luck to all.
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Enlighten one :)FemaleNigeria2009-05-07 11:21:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanK1 VISA APPROVED: NAIROBI CONSULATE INTERVIEW EXPERIENCE
Congrats!

QUOTE (AFRILION @ Jul 21 2009, 02:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi family, here is a summary of my fiancée’s interview experience:

-Fiancee arrived at the consulate 6:30. The queue was long.
-Two hours wait before she was asked to hand DS forms and I-134
-She was called for fingerprint after an hour.
-Two hours wait before she was called for interview by lady C.O.

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

1)Did your husband file for you? I don’t have a husband. My fiancé filled for me
2)What is his name? Afrilion
3)When did you meet? Nov 2006
4)How did you meet? Through mutual friend who lives in Canada .....
5)How do you know the mutual friend? Through my sister .......
6)How does your fiancé know the mutual friend? They are friends ......
7)When is the first time you talked? Nov 2006
8)When did you meet in person? Oct 2008
9)How long were you together? 28 days
10)Do you have evidence of your relationship? Yes. Photo Album, receipts for set of gold and other gifts, emails, mail, cell phone record, calling card, remittance record etc ( Note: she went through all the gift receipts and evidence)
11)How much did the ring cost? $$$$
12)He bought you a set of gold why are you wearing the ring only? I am afraid Gangsters will rob me ( Pigwa Ngeta)
13)CONGRATULATIONS YOUR VISA IS APPROVED. COME PICK IT ON FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Enlighten one :)FemaleNigeria2009-07-23 07:01:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanWEST AFRICA CR-1 FILER
Good luck All!

You mind all this informaiton other places too. Sometimes regional threads do not have as much needed information as a specific type of visa thread.
Enlighten one :)FemaleNigeria2009-07-27 07:31:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanYou Guys Will Never Believe This!!!
Oh i know that frustration. Please know in Gods time you will be together.

Enlighten one :)FemaleNigeria2009-07-24 10:15:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanI NEED HELP ASAP
The Embassy has a difficult job to do in this particular country.

My case had the bare minimum and we went to Admin Processing, which I am thankful for. They did a backround check, home visit and verifified our documents. I guess my husband was just too good to be true. *wink

Good and bads in every Goverment system.

Many approvals. The denials are so devistating that they just stand out so much more.


Enlighten one :)FemaleNigeria2009-07-20 13:01:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanI NEED HELP ASAP
She wouldn’t' be able to file a K3 unless she legally got married in Nigeria, which is weird that they were denied on these specific grounds.

If the facts are accurate this is a blatant display of injustice.

Enlighten one :)FemaleNigeria2009-07-13 09:36:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanI NEED HELP ASAP
Even tribal marriages do not require documentation of the divorce or should I say the dissolve of the marriage, because there is no documentation.
Considering this information can really make your denial more confusing.
Enlighten one :)FemaleNigeria2009-07-13 09:06:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanI NEED HELP ASAP
Nigeria marriage requirements are that you are posted for something like 30 days and certified. I think you need to contact your senators and congress people. Maybe a lawyer.
Enlighten one :)FemaleNigeria2009-07-13 09:03:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanI NEED HELP ASAP
What did the pictures show? Usually embassy's are considerate of cultural customs around ceremonies/ celebrations.

What did you denial read exactly.

Enlighten one :)FemaleNigeria2009-07-13 07:24:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanQuestion for Nigerian VJ members
Yes, He is supposed to bring the police report with him to the interview. There is a an expiration date to the report, so you do not want to get it too early.
Enlighten one :)FemaleNigeria2009-07-31 06:46:00
Africa: Sub-Saharaninformation on why they would deny you at your interview
I would take these with a grain of salt. I don't think just one of these would spark a denail. I think it is a combination of factors. My husband and I were only together for ten days and new each other for less then a year.

My husband, despite the fact that I told him for the purpose of the interview, did not know how to explain what I did for work at his interview. He got the company mission confused with my actual work. He said that I sold used goods. I work for Goodwill, but I do not sell used goods. I am in Risk Managment and work with the Human services programs and retail doing nothing to do with the actual buisenss of collecting and selling used goods.



QUOTE (enraptured @ Aug 3 2009, 07:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
No cohabitation since marriage..........


This bothers me, what does it mean...for someone like me? I was married in Turkey with my Syrian husband; we tried to live together last year but it didn't work out (that was for 2 months). Then we just spent the past 2 months together in Syria, but I had to come back here to work...we didn't live together per se. Will this be a problem for me?


Enlighten one :)FemaleNigeria2009-08-04 06:36:00
Africa: Sub-Saharaninformation on why they would deny you at your interview
No need to be rude to the oP. They posted in the wrong area. This should be in a different forum, although they are very vague and could aply elsewhere.
Enlighten one :)FemaleNigeria2009-08-03 14:34:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanProblem with packet 3 & 4
Which form? THis is nothing that you have submitted already?

QUOTE (prepobo @ Aug 4 2009, 11:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My fiancee recently picked up his packets but made mistake with filling the forms. Instead of filling the forms with his old address(the one i used for everything) he used his new address. He just moved from Accra to Kumasi. My problem is that in case we are put in AP(God for bid) and they do field investigation at Kumasi, no one really know me there so it might be difficult to get the information they need and might affect us. Does any one know if you can ask for another forms? I'm trying to aviod the whole address change. It could slow down things as well. Any help will be appreciated.


Enlighten one :)FemaleNigeria2009-08-04 11:59:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanJust Dropped in to to say HI!
good to hear that things are well Moon!

It is just a process. Nothing to worry over. You will have favor.
Enlighten one :)FemaleNigeria2009-08-11 06:40:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanOur AOS Interview Experience
Wow!
I would have the same experience you did. All though right as I sit here I do not know his mothers name. I know his dad's name because it is the same as my son's. but I can't remember. There are a couple of friends of his in the pictures that I do not remember their names at this moment.

WE buy toothpaste on sale. My husband is still using (8months now) toothpaste from Africa, which I do not know the name of. I know it taste like #######. LOL

I only cook about 5-7 meals a week. The rest of the time he is making some African dish, usually right before I get hom from work. An I grab left over’s or something quick while he is reading and not paying attention.

Well at least there isn't a clock in our room.

Good to hear the good news. I think seeing your reaction and his response to you really solidify your relationship for her.

Congrats.

Enlighten one :)FemaleNigeria2009-08-11 06:52:00
Africa: Sub-Saharancr1 approved today 07/21 nairobi kenya
Congratulations!

Did you file for a K3?
Enlighten one :)FemaleNigeria2009-07-23 06:59:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanApproval Letter Finally Came.....
Congrats!
Enlighten one :)FemaleNigeria2009-08-24 09:49:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanINTERVIEW OVER
AP Thread Click here

Visit this forum and add your name to the list to help other people figure out AP.
Enlighten one :)FemaleNigeria2009-08-06 09:06:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanINTERVIEW OVER

Gee Widbey, I am having flashbacks. Although My husband wasn't upset. He was everything went Great! I said so you have your Visa.. he said NO. I started freeking out. LOL Then he said they didn't give him anything. Of course I rushed to VJ to see what happened, which caused me to prod him further regarding what they gave him.

I am so sorry about the AP. I know you are crushed, but you are strong and can wait until the process is complete.



QUOTE (WhidbeyGirl @ Aug 6 2009, 09:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So, 2 1/2 hours after SO called me he called again and told me he would scan what they gave him. I was like, "You didn't tell me they gave you something!!!" I think he was so upset because we were certain he would be approved he just wasn't thinking to tell me about the letter he received. So this is what it says:

In order to proceed with your application for a U.S. visa, this office must confirm your eligibility for that visa. We will contact you if we need additional information from you regarding your relationship or if we need to conduct an additional interview. Until we have completed this verification process, we cannot move forward with your visa application.


My reading of that says we are in AP - correct?


Enlighten one :)FemaleNigeria2009-08-06 08:36:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanINTERVIEW OVER
What a mess. Well it does sound like you are in AP. The incorrect answer could have triggered it, but the fact that he asked the questions really fast sounded like he was going into AP to begin with. Same thing happened with my husband interview. Fast questions she didn't seem to be paying attention to the answers.

IF it is AP though usually they give them a piece of paper stating that. My husband at first said she didn't give him anything. But after further prodding he produced the answer i was looking for.

Enlighten one :)FemaleNigeria2009-08-06 06:55:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanSenegal SECOND INTERVIEW concerns
You have a unique situation. You approached them for that second interview, which is somethign that is not common just for the share point of being able to afford that second visit.
Well just more chat logs, phoen conversations, and the fact that you are visisting again will "suport" your case.

QUOTE (WhidbeyGirl @ Aug 30 2009, 06:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Any one have experience with 2nd interviews and what they are going to ask me??? I have the list of all the questions they asked my husband it's all my info so I know those answers. My concern is they are going to ask me questions about his family. The problem is that my memory SUCKS so it doesn't matter how much I go over his family information I have a hard time recalling it. All they said in their email to me was to bring things to support my case - whatever that means.


Enlighten one :)FemaleNigeria2009-08-31 07:19:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanAnyone ever heard of this?
You can buy a one way ticket. His visa stamp is documents that he is supported here in the us. His visa is for immigration purposes so they know he might not return.
Enlighten one :)FemaleNigeria2009-08-27 13:16:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanFreetown Embassy, K-1 Visa Approved !!
Great to hear this wonderful news. Thanks for the update! ENJOY!
Enlighten one :)FemaleNigeria2009-06-30 09:58:00
Africa: Sub-Saharanquestions about fiance visa for nigeria
YOu do not need to visit after you file. Sounds like you spent a significant amount of time with him. They way you met is more significant then the usual way, which is online or thorugh a friend.
You do not need a lawyer. My lawyer hindered our case mroe then helped.

Use Pingo.com. You get good deals and they track yoru phone calls.
Enlighten one :)FemaleNigeria2009-09-11 10:01:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanChange of Interview Date (Lagos Embassy)
Call DOS. Tell the operator that your interview date was changed by them embassy. Ask them if they know the interview date. They know this informaiton.

Enlighten one :)FemaleNigeria2009-09-11 10:08:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanInterview in Lagos today
As it appears AP are becoming more common at Lagos. It seems to be the trend.

QUOTE (Pman & Soso @ Sep 15 2009, 08:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MrsJibowu @ Sep 9 2009, 11:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You are looking at anywhere from 4-8 months. My husband and I were in AP.


wow.gif OMG, really? You can get to the finish line and get an extra 4-8 months tacked incidentally? That seems grim cray5ol.gif Surely there's some recourse. Thanks for the tips MrsJibowu.

Soso


Enlighten one :)FemaleNigeria2009-09-15 19:49:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanInterview in Lagos today
Yes, I got that. I was saying you were right and should not have lied. Sorry to confuse you. I got the sarcasim. *wink

QUOTE (mstamiz2much @ Sep 9 2009, 12:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MrsJibowu @ Sep 9 2009, 11:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Please trust that this will become common practice. AR or AP are interchangeable terms. They will do a closer look at submitted documents, verify them with local agencies and possibly do home/work visits.

You are looking at anywhere from 4-8 months. My husband and I were in AP.

You should not have lied. But if something funky came back with your friends husband, they might associate it with him. But their relationship has no bearing. Fraud country requires more checks.

Sorry to hear your news. I know this has been a difficult process for you. My heart and prayers go out to you.


OH, yes .. sorry and your Congress person can not do anything to help you.

Be thankfull that it is ap and not a denial.


Oh, I didnt lie on the app. I was being sarcastic saying would they have been happier if I would have lied and said we met on net instead of a friend. I was honest on the app and listed we met through a friend.


Enlighten one :)FemaleNigeria2009-09-09 11:53:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanInterview in Lagos today
Please trust that this will become common practice. AR or AP are interchangeable terms. They will do a closer look at submitted documents, verify them with local agencies and possibly do home/work visits.

You are looking at anywhere from 4-8 months. My husband and I were in AP.

You should not have lied. But if something funky came back with your friends husband, they might associate it with him. But their relationship has no bearing. Fraud country requires more checks.

Sorry to hear your news. I know this has been a difficult process for you. My heart and prayers go out to you.


OH, yes .. sorry and your Congress person can not do anything to help you.

Be thankfull that it is ap and not a denial.

Enlighten one :)FemaleNigeria2009-09-09 10:59:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanLagos Interview
Absolutely not denied. Just a technicality. You will have favor.
Enlighten one :)FemaleNigeria2009-09-16 06:43:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanAwaiting for AP to arrive @ Lagos Nigeria Post
Congrats!

QUOTE (ameriafrican @ Aug 12 2009, 01:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
good.gif Hello All: We Finally got an interview Date & Time ,Via E-Mail @The Lagos Embassy/Consulate for September 8, 2009 @7 am , Thank You My Lord Jesus Christ & All the help i got from you guys , Thanks biggrin.gif


Enlighten one :)FemaleNigeria2009-08-12 12:20:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanAwaiting for AP to arrive @ Lagos Nigeria Post
Nigeria did respond to my emails in a 1 time timely manor. The others took a couple of weeks.


Enlighten one :)FemaleNigeria2009-07-21 10:03:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanTravel to Nigeria 3 times
The fact that you travled there 3 times in one year is significant evidence that you believe you had a relationship. I would contact your congressman and senator first thing MOnday morning. You would have the same results with the CR1 without help from someone. Contact a lawyer too. Not jsut any lawyer one that has dealt with denial. There are some recomendations of good lawyers on the board.

Is there anyone on your husband side that has come to America? Family members? In the same way they associate someone from the middle east with a terrorist friend or family member they could associate your SO with someone who has committed fraud with the embassy.

There are Nigerian men here in American that make money fixing their friends and family up with American spouces. some do it for free for the share pleasure of bringing their country men over.

The fact that you travled there 3 times in one year is significant evidence that you believe you had a relationship. I would contact your congressman and senator first thing MOnday morning. You would have the same results with the CR1 without help from someone. Contact a lawyer too. Not jsut any lawyer one that has dealt with denial. There are some recomendations of good lawyers on the board.

Is there anyone on your husband side that has come to America? Family members? In the same way they associate someone from the middle east with a terrorist friend or family member they could associate your SO with someone who has committed fraud with the embassy.

There are Nigerian men here in American that make money fixing their friends and family up with American spouces. some do it for free for the share pleasure of bringing their country men over.
Enlighten one :)FemaleNigeria2009-09-13 05:39:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanHelp
QUOTE (mankind @ Sep 14 2009, 02:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
First of all i will like to say alot of us like to see lover's and family like you
your points are good and i m so happy that you are with and African .
people here made me to know that the reason why VIsas are been denied is because of fraud .
Also please may be you are not so inform ,there are fraudster everywhere in world .
the problem is most people in the west are so intelligent in doing fraudulent activities ,that is why its
can never be realised .


You are wrong that is exactly what I said earlier in this thread. That I do realize the education level and lack of opportunities. Please see quote below:

QUOTE (MrsJibowu @ Sep 13 2009, 07:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (NigeriaorBust @ Sep 12 2009, 04:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Nigerians were among the first to use the internet to take advantage of others. They quickly become associated with the letters from people seeking help in getting millions out of some where if only you can help them a little. In fact those scams are called by the Nigerian penal code number 419 for those scams. So when people take online scams they frequently say "Nigerian 419". Most people have little other reason to think of Nigeria.
That means the only words they hear about Nigeria is SCAM. If someone introduced you to a woman and said she was lazy , and the next person said she was lazy you might think she was lazy , not even knowing how she really is. It is that way with Nigerians , the first time you heard of them , they were scammers, the second time they were scammers. So you starting Nigerian and scammer are the same thing.


I have to disagree completely. Nigerians were not the first to use the Internet to take advantage of others. American have been using the Internet to take advantage of others way before Nigerian had readily available access to the Internet. Nigerian might have been the first to make a significant amount of money from it due to their high education rate and lack of jobs. But not the first to take advantage of others. I am sure America can take the trophy on that one.


Enlighten one :)FemaleNigeria2009-09-14 14:39:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanHelp
Thanks for that correction UNO.

QUOTE (UNO... @ Sep 13 2009, 12:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MrsJibowu @ Sep 12 2009, 11:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (mankind @ Sep 11 2009, 04:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Very Very good answer ,
I can understand now .
Thanks Alot
but i think only 1% of nigerians are fraudulent .
I Also think that most highly fraudulent activities in African is
as a result of the french colonisation of African
The french Govement is till supporting African leader who are in power
for more that 30 year beacause this leader supply the poor french economy
with raw materials.the british where also in African but they are not doing any fraudulent activities in African.
thanks for your information ,i need more .


I am sorry but 1% is a too low of a number. There are even
blink.gif faithful + wacko.gif practicing+ huh.gif christians in that country that = lie and scam. no0pb.gif
There are good and bad in every bunch, but htis country is very low in regulations and goverment structure. It is simple to getting documents you want with some money. Birth cert, visa, degrees, Anything can be bought in this country. Which is why you will see a lot more Admin Processing I predict.


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Enlighten one :)FemaleNigeria2009-09-13 12:26:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanHelp
QUOTE (MONIQ @ Sep 13 2009, 07:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
but at least it is clear that most nigerian visas ARE denied.


There are more approved Visa's then denied.


Enlighten one :)FemaleNigeria2009-09-13 12:23:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanHelp
QUOTE (NigeriaorBust @ Sep 12 2009, 04:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Nigerians were among the first to use the internet to take advantage of others. They quickly become associated with the letters from people seeking help in getting millions out of some where if only you can help them a little. In fact those scams are called by the Nigerian penal code number 419 for those scams. So when people take online scams they frequently say "Nigerian 419". Most people have little other reason to think of Nigeria.
That means the only words they hear about Nigeria is SCAM. If someone introduced you to a woman and said she was lazy , and the next person said she was lazy you might think she was lazy , not even knowing how she really is. It is that way with Nigerians , the first time you heard of them , they were scammers, the second time they were scammers. So you starting Nigerian and scammer are the same thing.


I have to disagree completely. Nigerians were not the first to use the Internet to take advantage of others. American have been using the Internet to take advantage of others way before Nigerian had readily available access to the Internet. Nigerian might have been the first to make a significant amount of money from it due to their high education rate and lack of jobs. But not the first to take advantage of others. I am sure America can take the trophy on that one.
Enlighten one :)FemaleNigeria2009-09-13 06:01:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanHelp
QUOTE (mankind @ Sep 11 2009, 04:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Very Very good answer ,
I can understand now .
Thanks Alot
but i think only 1% of nigerians are fraudulent .
I Also think that most highly fraudulent activities in African is
as a result of the french colonisation of African
The french Govement is till supporting African leader who are in power
for more that 30 year beacause this leader supply the poor french economy
with raw materials.the british where also in African but they are not doing any fraudulent activities in African.
thanks for your information ,i need more .


I am sorry but 1% is a too low of a number. There are even faithful practicing cristians in that country that lie and scam. There are good and bad in every bunch, but htis country is very low in regulations and goverment structure. It is simple to getting documents you want with some money. Birth cert, visa, degrees, Anything can be bought in this country. Which is why you will see a lot more Admin Processing I predict.

Edited by MrsJibowu, 12 September 2009 - 11:09 AM.

Enlighten one :)FemaleNigeria2009-09-12 11:07:00
Africa: Sub-Saharanhere again
Congratulations
Enlighten one :)FemaleNigeria2009-10-06 05:17:00