NewStats: 3,263,925 , 8,181,909 topics. Date: Sunday, 08 June 2025 at 07:27 PM 3g2s44

Ayob3:

Can we please connect, I am in Hamburg,

I am in Darmstadt. I think is very fast. In fact, I believe they are in 2025. You can reach me at [email protected]

olig:
Thanks for asking.

I have added the new drivative beneficiary (by requesting that via the Public Inquiry Form); I have paid the fee, filled the form, and sent civil documents for the new beneficiary.

I have today (7:08 am) received the type of letter that I received when I initially sent my civil documents in November 2023—stating that "The National Visa Center (NVC) received all of the fees, forms, and documents that are required prior to scheduling your immigrant visa interview at a U.S. Embassy overseas. NVC will work with the U.S. Embassy/Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria to schedule an interview appointment for you. Once we have confirmed an interview date, we will send a notice to you, your petitioner, and attorney (if applicable).".

The letter contains the same details as the one received in November 2023, except for the date on which it was issued. So, I want to assume that the DQ date has changed. Though I am not so sure since only the priority date is specifically stated. The DQ date is not stated. I just assumed the DQ date is the date the letter was issued.

Please, guys, I still need information on how long derivative beneficiaries can be on "follow-to-" and if I will be the one to inform NVC when they are ready for an interview, or if NVC will schedule them without asking me. I will be glad to know these. I have my beneficiaries moved to follow-to-, for some personal reasons.

Please, those in different groups and platforms, don't forget to update us here as status changes.

Thanks.

Can you reach me on [email protected]? Let’s discuss I too want the same thing but my lawyer said my dependent will have new DQ date after I have been given the visa. I can share more with you so we can discuss on a personal level.

[quote author=adedammy009 post=134098458]I suggest you transfer to Cameroon if you can. You will receive IL in a month. It has been tested and proven.

Please how do I reach you on this topic. This is my email: [email protected]

Babanaaboy1:
You can transfer to Togo or Benin Republic. It's easier to get their resident permit .

Please can you shed more light on this? especially to have their residence permit and also won’t the visa office ask you what you are currently doing in the country to have their permit during interview?. Thanks

TinFoil100:


We dey run am oga mi, good to hear from you. as for petition, I notified my petitioner that i am done waiting , the ball is in their court at this point to do whatever they want, if they want to cancel , no P, if they want to wait, same noni, as foe me , i am done with waiting. Pivoted to another space, fingers crossed to see how that turn out.

It's clear the lack of transparency and no effort of communication (even when ed by lawyers and member of congress) on the part of the us consulate in Nigeria shows they are up to no good with regards to Eb interview scheduling.

There's so much excuse you can make before people see through the BS you are up to! wishing everyone goodluck with the wait though.

Is this specific for Lagos? Maybe one can transfer case file to other countries like Europe.

Hello. Any update on Lagos concerning EB2 NIW?

Diamonds911:
Hello house, I appreciate the great advice and opinions shared in this group. I hope people who are more experienced here could lend some helping hand here. I am a DIY principal applicant for an EB2 NIW and recently submitted my DS-260 online through the Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC) website after my I-140 has been approved. I have also paid the Immigrant Visa Application Processing Fees for myself and my accompanying family .

As I understand, I am required to mail my civil documents to the National Visa Center (NVC). Since I cannot these documents online, I have a few questions:

port Photographs: Are port photographs required to be included with the mailed documents?
Photograph Attachment: If yes, how should the port photographs be attached to the application packet?
Document Stapling: Should I staple my photocopied documents (such as port, birth certificate, etc.) separately for each family member, even though they will be placed in the same envelope?
I would greatly appreciate your guidance on these matters.
Thank you all.

If you take a closer look at your welcome letter, I bet you will see ALL the documents that you are required to send to NVC for you and your family . Finally do not staple any documents. You can use the special stapler called “office pin” at least that is what I used. And follow the document chronologically as stated in the welcome letter you received. Cheers.

Please add me to the telegram group. My email: [email protected]. Thanks

Hi everyone. Please does any of those executive orders from Mr. Trump affect NIW?. Please I need details. Thanks

Thecassanova:

Your priority date is not current but it may be by April/July. If you a can afford I advise look through migrating to other countries with less backlog for a postdoc or research post still within your proposed endeavor & then change consulate. Right now you are looking at 2-3 years from Nigeria; whereas if you’re in London, for example, you could move this year.

I am looking at doing another Phd in Europe or . I have tried post-doc no show and my phd is already above 5 years. Thanks for response

Just asking and venting: Is this route still a viable option for anyone at this point? My date is 27 June 2023. With this snail-paced progress, when will it ever get to one’s turn? And even when it finally does, we still have the millipede-speed delays of the Lagos consulate to deal with. So I ask again, is this route truly viable anymore? So much money has been spent, and yet one is stuck. Age isn’t exactly on my side anymore. It’s frustrating and sad.

Hello,

Please can anyone send me link for the telegram group? my email: [email protected]. Thanks.

Izanghi:
Please, I am in the US already, but my dependents are still in Nigeria. I want to ask the average months or years it takes for my dependents to do interview if my priority date is current. I already know I'll do I-485 and the timeline for approval is averagely 4 to 6 months but I don't know for my wife and children who will be doing it in Nigeria.

The only thing I can say here is that there are people in Nigeria still waiting for interview letter for up to 2 years now. Maybe you should consider taking your family to the USA. It is faster Lagos is very very slow.

Icesnow:
Hello! Was the payment instalmental or at once? Thanks

Obviously NO!

mechango:
Hi Colleagues,

It's been 25 days since filing I-140 Petition processing. Does it usually takes this much time? I thought PP is just 1-2 weeks

It is around 45 days!

Schrodinger2:
Finally here, after seeing all pages.

Nice thread Mary! Hope yours turned out well.

Although 90% of contributions and applicants are based in Nigeria which was not originally intended, it has kept the discourse moving.

More s of F1 to EB2-NIW applications would be well appreciated as the procedure is quite different.

MS completed, PhD starts next year.
Research Assistant,
2conference appearances/presentations
2 conference papers
1 conference research poster,
2 professional body' hips,
Volunteered for a top Agency in the US.

Do I apply before starting PhD or after I begin as a DIY applicant?
Can I send send you PM?

What was not originally intended please??

dest4real:


Thank you for your response. Did you do WES evaluation of your credentials for Equivalency? If yes, is it CxC or DxD?

I read on their website (Chen) that they'll write the letters of recommendation for you; did they actually keep to that promise? How many letters did you submit?

I use WES for my evaluation; I do not know what you mean by CxC or DxD. Chen will write the recommendation letter; recommendation letter number is dependent on how solid your case is; I suggest you them, let them confirm they will take your case and you can proceed to ask them ANY questions that you want. Cheers!

dest4real:


Please what did they charge as attorney's fee?

This 101days, does it include time taken to gather your documents or 101days after your case file was submitted?

I started the process March, submitted in June and got approval in October. My main challenge was getting recommenders which took 2 months.

For the amount; I paid 5000 USD and 700 USD for filling. This amount is what I paid. It maybe different or the same.

BILLIONs1:
@RandD Congrats on your approval, could you please introduce me to the law firm you used. Note I'm currently outside Nigeria. Thanks alot

You can use Chen. They usually work best for people with articles and reasonable citations. I used Chen and got approval in 101 days without RFE. , approval is case dependent.

their email for free evaluation: [email protected]

Good luck!!!

Greetings,

I'd appreciate your insights on the following matter:

If someone has already received approval for their National Interest Waiver (NIW), would it be deemed inappropriate or classified as visa fraud if that individual pursues a Ph.D. in the USA and applies for a student visa? It's worth noting that, during the NIW petition, the person initially submitted a Ph.D. as part of his exhibit; but now wishes to pursue a Ph.D. in a related yet distinct field.

Him and his family will still undergo consular processing but he his afraid that going ahead with this plan may cause some complication.Please your sincere opinion/advise is needed.

Thanks

[quote author=chemashie post=126681367]
1. In my opinion, it's essential to save enough to yourself and your family for at least three months.
2. You'll need to obtain police clearance certificates for both and Nigeria. However, getting police report for will depend on whether you're visiting briefly or for a fellowship for more than 6 months. I spent two months at the University of Cambridge in the UK and didn't need to obtain a UK police certificate, even though I mentioned my visit in my DS260 application.
3. Yes, someone made the payment for me using his US because a Routing number was required during the payment process.
4. My I-140 petition was approved on April 14, 2023, and I received my welcome letter on May 3, 2023. So, you can expect it to take approximately a month or less.
5. I'll reply to your email with my WhatsApp information.

Thanks. I will expect your email.

Anyone who has gone for interview with the Lagos consulate should please share his/her experience . Thanks

chemashie:

You do not need to engage a lawyer for the next step of the immigrant visa process. As mentioned earlier, simply await the welcome letter from the NVC and proceed with the DS260 Application online. In my situation, which I believe is similar to others, I completed the online application and submitted the following documents: a copy of the marriage certificate, a birth certificate (issued by NPC), a photocopy of the port page, a police clearance certificate (from Nigeria and South Africa), and a document cover sheet. Ensure that these documents are all in color. While you are waiting for the letter, it is recommended that you begin the process of obtaining birth certificates from NPC and police clearance certificates for all the countries in which you have resided for more than 12 months, both for yourself and your spouse. Congratulations!

Thanks, @Chemashie. May I please ask you some more questions?

1. I've taken the time to read the thread from page 1 to 25, and I noticed a post where someone shared their experience. They mentioned that the Visa Officer (VO) asked if they already had a job, among other things. I believe this question is related to how one plans to their family upon arrival in the USA. So, I would like to ask, how much should one save up to navigate this requirement?

2. I've spent 1 year in , and I am currently in . Do I need a police report for both of these countries, in addition to the one from Nigeria? If so, does it have an expiration date?

3. I plan to handle the next stage of the process myself. However, I've heard that someone in the USA needs to pay the fees on your behalf. Is this information accurate?

4. How long will I wait to get the welcome letter from NVC. On my approval, the date is 05.10.2023 and my PD is 27.06.2023.

5. Is there a way I can connect with you more efficiently, such as through email or any of the social media platforms you are active on?
I apologize for the length of my questions, but I'll stop here for now and await your response.

Thank you.

Hello guys, I jus got my I-140 approved and I await my priority date to be current. I used Chen immigration law firm and they are very good. My application took less than 4 months to be approved. I have some questions:

1. I will be going for the consular processing since I am not in the USA.

2. Do I need to submit any document to show proof of fund or accommodation? if yes what is the amount for a family of four.

3. Although I am waiting for welcome letter from the NVC can someone share a document for DIY? I don't have 4k dollars to pay lawyers again.

I will appreciate if I get answer here or to my email: [email protected]. THANKS!!!

Congratulations to the awardees am happy for ALL of you. For those going to , you can me. [email protected]. Congratulations again!!

JohnPhysics:
Hello bro. I got a PTDF scholarship to study Masters in Nuclear engineering. A fellow scholar shared your link to me. Pls I wish to talk to you privately and get some questions off my chest. Please, can you give me you email, whatapp number? My email is [email protected]. I look forward in chatting and talking with you.

Hello bro. I got a PTDF scholarship to study Masters in Nuclear engineering. A fellow scholar shared your link to me. Pls I wish to talk to you privately and get some questions off my chest. Please, can you give me you email, whatapp number? My email is [email protected]. I look forward in chatting and talking with you.