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Africa: Sub-SaharanAsk a U.S Consular Officer any Question here!

  Is he really stopping the 30th ?   

 

 so far i guess so...


vtdluuvMaleNigeria2013-09-28 10:47:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanAsk a U.S Consular Officer any Question here!

I have no more doubt that the CO is real now.

 same ere ,  He/she/They have been very helpful! if only they could come to VJ.


vtdluuvMaleNigeria2013-09-28 10:31:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanAsk a U.S Consular Officer any Question here!

Hello Everyone , just figured this would help answer a lot of people's question, bumped into this topic on nairaland a Usa consular officer in Nigeria anwering questions on immigrant visas as well as non-immigrant visas INQUIRIES. he's permitted  to do to this till September 30, 2013.

 Goodluck!!!



http://www.nairaland...ficer-ask-me/26



PLEASE NOTE K1 APPLICANTS are not even required to fill form DS-260. smile.png





 














Edited by vtdluuv, 11 September 2013 - 10:59 AM.

vtdluuvMaleNigeria2013-09-11 10:50:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanK1 Visa denied

Glad you got approved. The funny thing is that  CO grilled my fiance  with so many questions and did not ask for a single proof of relationship, he never looked at any docs he came with not even a single picture. You never know what to expect when it comes to Lagos embassy. Its almost like gambling. We are both glad that phase is  over.

seriously same thing happened, with my bag of proofs he didnt even ask also for any proof , just returned our pictures and my original birth cert. 

 

Thank God.


vtdluuvMaleNigeria2013-09-26 11:57:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanK1 Visa denied

Sorry about the denial, he probably got thesame CO my fiance got, my fiance told me he was denying everyone that  very day and he was sitting dowm praying he don't get him but he did and he grilled him with  lots of questions, even asked him why he won't wait until am done with school to marry me like that was any business of his.

so true, same happened to me, got drilled as well without breathing space and i had to be quick and direct with the answers.


vtdluuvMaleNigeria2013-09-26 11:35:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanK1 Visa denied

Yes. That was him. I told him another couple was approved yesterday and he thought he may have been sitting next to you. He was not questioned twice about anything. He said there was no indication by the co that anything was wrong.

yeah, definately him, thats one thing we have in common our fiances are from the same state,he looked tired, and very calm,we chatted briefly  he told me he was sleep deprived and hadn't rested the night before.

 

My sister, just go ahead with your next plan and the Lord shall see both of you Through In Jesus name Amen!


vtdluuvMaleNigeria2013-09-26 11:28:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanK1 Visa denied

thats so sad, i had my interview yesterday and it went well, am assuming your fiance sat on the same row as i did holding a DHL envelop or a black laptop bag becos we were only 4 K1 applicants at the time and i'm assuming  he encountered the difficult CO, who drilled me with about 15 questions without breathing time, interview was done over the phone,  he looked at my counternance the whole time to see if i will be get tensed and then he chipped in a question to know if i would agree that my fiance and i did any sort of marriage whether traditional or so, and asked me why not get married in Nigeria?

 

Please Be calm  and take Mr Gowon's advice to get married and file your I130 its not up to them to determine your happiness in Life.

 

Success!


vtdluuvMaleNigeria2013-09-26 02:04:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanLive And Direct @ USEL

It's going to take more time to write a proper review but a few quick pointers.

The beneficiary has to become an expert on you and especially on the info you both provided to them on the forms.

The critical, imho, is the conversation between the co and the beneficiary to judge how well meshed the relationship is.

Previous denial came up and we now know why she was denied and it was her error in response, age came up - I'm 22 year's older than my Wife - if she was older I felt it would have been an issue, names of folks in pictures came up as well as time line of relationship. All basic stuff that we covered the night before.

Good luck.







 


 

Thanks a lot! truly appeciate this!. both of you  have a safe trip back home.

 

please send me the united airline deal plsssss!

 

God bless.



vtdluuvMaleNigeria2013-09-18 03:23:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanLive And Direct @ USEL
Yippee!!!! Praise the Lord! SoSo happy to hear this mehn!!!! Congrats again!!! Please details.... Mine is in a few days!
vtdluuvMaleNigeria2013-09-17 13:39:00
Africa: Sub-SaharanLive And Direct @ USEL

CONGRATS IN ADVANCE!!!!


vtdluuvMaleNigeria2013-09-17 06:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 and DS-260

are we supposed to be filing the DS-260?

 

just wanted to share this...

 

 
----- Forwarded Message -----
From: "Lagos, IV" <LagosIV@state.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 3:26 AM
Subject: RE: Inquiry on K1 visa Interview appointment on case number



Thank you for your email. Your fiancée does not need to complete Form DS-260 for the processing of her K1 visa. She also does not need to complete Form DS-230. What she needs is Form DS-156/156K  for her K1 visa interview. Thus far, there has not been any changes. If there is, we shall communicate the same to the affected applicants. If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time.
 
Sincerely,      
       
Immigrant Visa Unit
U.S. Consulate General


vtdluuvMaleNigeria2013-09-11 11:16:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsUSCIS/CONSULATE FRAUD REFERRAL CHECKLIST

Although each case is different, some common fraud indicators may present in your case prompting the USCIS/ Consulates to carefully review your file.

* Documents issued either immediately before the interview or immediately after the interview;
* Over-submission of documents;
* Staged photos;
* Suspect tax filings/financial transactions;
* Multiple applications/petitions by single applicant/petitioner;
* Common preparer, especially known shaky immigration consultants;
* Suspicious filing history of beneficiary or applicant;
Suspect documents;
* Biometric discrepancies;
* Denied for abandonment or withdrawal after RFE issued;
* Preparer and notary are the same person.
* Short time between entry and marriage
* Unusual marriage history
* Children born during marriage to other parent
* Unusual number of children and large discrepancy in age
* Unusual dates on submitted documents
* Divorce / new marriage dates close
** Unusual or large age discrepancy between spouses (when found in conjunction with other indicators)
* Unusual associations between family members
** Unusual cultural differences
**Low employment/financial status of petitioner
* Previous marriages to foreign nationals


If during your first interview, you showed: extreme nervousness, over interaction, lack of knowledge about basic questions, lack of interest/interaction, evasive or gave general answer, your case may be considered suspicious and may require careful scrutiny.

Courtesy:uscis




























vtdluuvMaleNigeria2013-09-12 16:17:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports76 Potential K1 Visa interview questions You might be asked.

Hi all,

 

Hope this helps!

 

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K1 visa interview questions??

 

  1. How did you meet your fiance(e)?
  2. How long have you known each other?
  3. When did you meet in person?
  4. When was the last time you met your fiancé(e)?
  5. Where did you meet?
  6. When did your fiancé(e) propose?
  7. What do you love about your fiancé(e)?
  8. Where do you plan to travel in the USA?
  9. Have you ever been to the USA?
  10. If yes, on what kind of visa?
  11. And how long did you stay?
  12. When did you return back to your Country?
  13. What is your birthday?
  14. What is your fiancé(e)s birthday?
  15. Where was your fiancé(e)born?
  16. What does your fiancé(e) do for a living?
  17. Where does your fiancé(e) work?
  18. What is your fiancé(e)s designation at work?
  19. Does your fiancé(e) have any brothers or sisters?
  20. Where does your fiancé(e) live?
  21. Where do your fiancé(e)s parents live?
  22. Do you have any brothers or sisters?
  23. What do your parents think about this engagement?
  24. Do they approve of it?
  25. When did your fiancé(e) divorce?
  26. Why did your fiancé(e)s first marriage not work out?
  27. Does your fiancé(e) have any children? How many, how old?
  28. Do they live with your fiancé(e)?
  29. Are you willing to take care of your fiancé(e)s children if they live with him/her?
  30. When and where are you going to have the wedding?
  31. How much time has you and your fiancé(e) spent together?
  32. Did you have an engagement party?
  33. Can you produce pictures of the party?
  34. Did you make a formal announcement of your engagement to your family and friends?
  35. How do your families feel about your plans to get married?
  36. What are your fiance(e)?s hobbies and interests?
  37. What color is your fiance(e)'s car?
  38. What are your hobbies and interests?
  39. What is your fiancé(e) current salary?
  40. What do you do for a living?
  41. Do you know if your fiance(e) was married before?  
  42. Did you know that your fiancé(e) was divorced?
  43. Where do you plan to live in the United States?
  44. How long have you been corresponding with your fiancé(e)?
  45. Do you have any wedding plans?
  46. How long has your fiancé(e) lived at his/her current address?
  47. What is your fiance(e)?s religious background?
  48. What is your religious background?
  49. Does your fiance(e) speak and understand your language?
  50. Do you speak and understand your fiance(e)'s language?
  51. How much did your fiancé(e) spend for his/her last trip to see you?
  52. Has your fiancé(e) ever been convicted of a crime?
  53. How do you two communicate?
  54. Why do you want to come to the United States?
  55. What is your fiance(e)'s name?
  56. How do you spell his last name?
  57. How long has your fiancé(e) been in the USA?
  58. Are you a terrorist?
  59. What are your other names?
  60. How many days a week does your fiancé(e) work?
  61. What is the name of your fiancé(e) ex-wife?
  62. When do you plan on entering the US?
  63. What can you tell me about the state where your fiancé(e) lives?
  64. When do you plan on leaving upon entry to the US?
  65. Are you planning to have children?
  66. Have you ever met your fiance(e)'s father or mother?
  67. Have you ever been denied a visa to any country?
  68. What is your fiancé(e)'s phone number? 
  69. Email address?
  70. How often do you talk to each other?
  71. How old is he?
  72. What does his father do?
  73. When are you planning to get married?
  74. What state are you going to get married in?
  75. How many times have you been married?
  76. How old are your fiance(e)'s children?

Although each case is different, some common fraud indicators may present in your case prompting the USCIS/ Consulates to carefully review your file.

* Documents issued either immediately before the interview or immediately after the interview;
* Over-submission of documents;
* Staged photos;
* Suspect tax filings/financial transactions;
* Multiple applications/petitions by single applicant/petitioner;
* Common preparer, especially known shaky immigration consultants;
* Suspicious filing history of beneficiary or applicant;
Suspect documents;
* Biometric discrepancies;
* Denied for abandonment or withdrawal after RFE issued;
* Preparer and notary are the same person.
* Short time between entry and marriage
* Unusual marriage history
* Children born during marriage to other parent
* Unusual number of children and large discrepancy in age
* Unusual dates on submitted documents
* Divorce / new marriage dates close
** Unusual or large age discrepancy between spouses (when found in conjunction with other indicators)
* Unusual associations between family members
** Unusual cultural differences
**Low employment/financial status of petitioner
* Previous marriages to foreign nationals


If during your first interview, you showed: extreme nervousness, over interaction, lack of knowledge about basic questions, lack of interest/interaction, evasive or gave general answer, your case may be considered suspicious and may require careful scrutiny.

























 

 

 

Tips & Warnings

  • Don't fret over the interview. If possible, bring the petitioner along. Even their mere presence in the embassy can strengthen your case a lot.

  • Consul officers seem to rotate. Even if poeple tell you there's a fussy CO at your embassy, they will probably be replaced by the time it's your turn to be interviewed. Even if he or she is still there, you may get lucky and be called to a different window.

  • If it's unclear whether you are denied or granted a K1 visa, ask for a clarifications. Ask the consul, "What should I tell my fiance now?"

  • If asked when you plan to go to the US, it may be safer to answer, "As soon as possible." If you're going to linger at home - say to throw parties with friends and family, or to give your employer time to find a replacement for you - you don't have to say it.

  • Do not volunteer more information than is required.


Edited by vtdluuv, 18 September 2013 - 07:23 AM.

vtdluuvMaleNigeria2013-09-18 07:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsYay! NO2 after 56days!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
vtdluuvMaleNigeria2013-09-24 05:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGREAT NEWS!!!
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All thanks and Glory to God, my K1 visa interview in Lagos went smoothly got my visa approved, in my own opinion i would say the interview is the easiest of the whole process almost as if i was claiming a benefit or something, in less than two minutes i was approved.
 
so here are the  interesting questions i was asked...
 
1. who petitioned for you?
 
2.whats your fiance's name?
 
3 where does he live?
 
4. what does he do?
 
5. whats the name of his company?
 
6. has he met your family?
 
7. when last did he visit?
 
8. how long have you known him?
 
9. have u met his parents?
 
10. how many sibblings has he got and what, where they are?
 
11. what does his parents do?
 
12. why not have the wedding in Nigeria?
 
13. how did he proposed?
 
14. brought a pix from what we submitted to USCIS and asked to confirm if My fiance was who was in the pix.
 
15. lastly and oddly, have u travelled out of nigeria before and the purpose of your travel? and then he said Congratulations!
 
... just keep your answers. direct and straight to the point, be confident, stay composed &amp;amp; eye contact cos they did look me in the eye.
 
Have faith The Visa is yours !!! All da best!
 




































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i just remebered all of my visa questions...i still cant believe i was asked all these in a minute.

so here are the interesting questions i was asked...


1. who petitioned for you?

2.And whats your fiance's name?

3 where does he live?

4. what does he do?

5. whats the name of his company?

6.what does he do for fun when he isnt working? that i said karate and then he asked what belt and i gave him a sketchy but accurate answer.

7. has he met your family?

8. when last did he visit? (specific month and date)

9. where did he stay when he visited?

10. then He says it shows here u both took a trip together he asked where?

11. how long have you known him and when did we start dating?

12. Is your Fiance married?

13.Are you married?

14. Does he have any Children?

15. Do you have any Children?

16. have u met his parents?

17. how many sibblings has he got and what do they do, where they are?

18. what does his parents do?

19. why not have the wedding in Nigeria?

20. how did he proposed?

21. brought a pix from what we submitted to USCIS and asked to confirm if My fiance was who was in the pix.

22. lastly and oddly, have u travelled out of nigeria before and the purpose of your travel? and then he said Congratulations!

Edited by vtdluuv, 26 September 2013 - 11:09 PM.




















































vtdluuvMaleNigeria2013-09-26 23:08:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGREAT NEWS!!!

Congrat girl...

please help me with this on my case for my fiancee


I Checked on the USCIS website with my reciept no and this is what it says on the initial review phase.. On September 24, 2013, your Alien Registration Number was changed relating to your I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please check our website at www.uscis.gov for further updates on your case. Please wait until the end of normal processing time before calling customer service at 1-800-375-5283 for live assistance.can someone please help me interpret this. Thanks




 

Thanks a lot! and congrats to you too!  This is a good sign  for you and your fiancee,you should expect your NOA2 in a very few weeks after which everything moves really really FAST!, remember to start gathering your supporting documents early such has her birth certificate from the National Population Commission cos it takes about a week or two depending on the LG,pictures, your tax returns, pay slips, bank statements, print emails or skype logs,phone calls from both of your phone companies, your letter from employer,arrange them neatly in transparent envelops and label them so that when she's asked for anything she knows where it is so as to appear composed and precise.

 

Stay Positive, have faith & success!!!


vtdluuvMaleNigeria2013-09-26 22:52:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGREAT NEWS!!!

Congrats. And have a safe flight, rose.gif

 

 thank you so much & Amen!!!!

Great Congrats.

  Thanks a lot!


vtdluuvMaleNigeria2013-09-26 22:38:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGREAT NEWS!!!

Congratulations!!! So happy for you. Have a safe trip to USA!!!

 

Thanks a lot! All praises to God ... got my ticket 2 weeks ago, one way through asap tickets for $1240 Luftansa...


congratulations! smile.png

aww.. thanks a lot! 


vtdluuvMaleNigeria2013-09-26 01:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGREAT NEWS!!!

That is  great news congratulations.

THANKS!!! 


vtdluuvMaleNigeria2013-09-25 11:05:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsGREAT NEWS!!!

All thanks and Glory to God, my K1 visa interview in Lagos went smoothly got my visa approved, in my own opinion i would say the interview is the easiest of the whole process almost as if i was claiming a benefit or something, in less than two minutes i was approved.

 

so here are the  interesting questions i was asked...

 

1. who petitioned for you?

 

2.whats your fiance's name?

 

3 where does he live?

 

4. what does he do?

 

5. whats the name of his company?

 

6. has he met your family?

 

7. when last did he visit?

 

8. how long have you known him?

 

9. have u met his parents?

 

10. how many sibblings has he got and what, where they are?

 

11. what does his parents do?

 

12. why not have the wedding in Nigeria?

 

13. how did he proposed?

 

14. brought a pix from what we submitted to USCIS and asked to confirm if My fiance was who was in the pix.

 

15. lastly and oddly, have u travelled out of nigeria before and the purpose of your travel? and then he said Congratulations!

 

... just keep your answers. direct and straight to the point, be confident, stay composed & eye contact cos they did look me in the eye.

 

Have faith The Visa is yours !!! All da best!

 


Edited by vtdluuv, 25 September 2013 - 10:11 AM.

vtdluuvMaleNigeria2013-09-25 10:09:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 APPLICANTS are Not required to fill form DS-260.
I initially followed the same instructions to fill out the online DS-260 which currently replaces DS-230 required for an immigrant visa application, since K1 isnt one, the option to choosechoose your fiancé/fiancée as ur petitioner was not included, some Vj memebers even suggested spouse as it was the closest. But as rightly suggested country consulate differs so it's best you call or email your consulate because NVC will not give you a satisfactory answer.
vtdluuvMaleNigeria2013-09-11 14:06:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 APPLICANTS are Not required to fill form DS-260.
Oh cool then,but like i mentioned earlier my inquires on this were made 2days back as i have my interview already fixed and now its no longer a requirement under the K1 forms on http://travel.state....types_2994.html. Just thought it'd help.

Ciao!


vtdluuvMaleNigeria2013-09-11 13:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 APPLICANTS are Not required to fill form DS-260.

I believe this information is country specific because the London embassy packet3 instruction does request the DS 230 and not the ds260.

 

i think this is now a general information http://travel.state....types_2994.html has been updated today.

 

i inquired about this two days back and here was their response below;

 

follow this link http://www.nairaland...ficer-ask-me/25

 

 

 

vtdluv:
Good morning Co,

Trust u had great weekend, Thank you so much for your response.I followed the link you provided but still unable to access the form ds-260.I provided my nvc case number as required but could not input the nvc invoice id number which i assumed was the INS Reciept number (same as the USCIS reciept number) stated on the letter my petitioner recieved from NVC. The space provided did not match our Uscis reciept number. Kindly assist.Many Thanks.


Guess what! Thanks to you, vtdluv, yes, you personally, http://travel.state....types_2994.html is being corrected . K applicants do not need to fill out the DS-260 -- that's an error. All they need is the DS-156 and DS-156K. If you go to http://nigeria.usemb...visa_forms.html you can download the information packet for K applicants (it's too big to attach to this post). Thank you for getting me to track down an answer so we could get the correct information out to all the K applicants in the world!


vtdluuvMaleNigeria2013-09-11 11:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsK1 APPLICANTS are Not required to fill form DS-260.

Hello everyone,

 

just wanted to share this...

 

 
----- Forwarded Message -----
From: "Lagos, IV" <LagosIV@state.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 3:26 AM
Subject: RE: Inquiry on K1 visa Interview appointment on case number



Thank you for your email. Your fiancée does not need to complete Form DS-260 for the processing of her K1 visa. She also does not need to complete Form DS-230. What she needs is Form DS-156/156K  for her K1 visa interview. Thus far, there has not been any changes. If there is, we shall communicate the same to the affected applicants. If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at any time.
 
Sincerely,      
       
Immigrant Visa Unit
U.S. Consulate General
Lagos, Nigeria    

 


Edited by vtdluuv, 11 September 2013 - 11:14 AM.

vtdluuvMaleNigeria2013-09-11 11:13:00