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wole001:


My EB2-NIW was approved since 11th January and I am yet to get a correspondence from NVC. How long does this take, and what documents should I be putting together for the visa interview?

Congratulations. Has your case been sent to NVC? It should be sent within 16 days or less after approval. Then expect welcome letter in 60 days or less after your case goes to NVC.
Regarding documents, see link below.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Supplements/Supplements_by_Post/LGS-Lagos.html

adedammy009:

Congratulations. Has your case been sent to NVC? It should be sent within 16 days or less after approval. Then expect welcome letter in 60 days or less after your case goes to NVC.
Regarding documents, see link below.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Supplements/Supplements_by_Post/LGS-Lagos.html

Thank you so much, Yes, it has been sent to NVC but I still await a mail from NVC. they said this should be within 30 days.

adedammy009:

I don't think you should mail any original of your documents to NVC, only mail copies. Your originals will be sighted at the embassy during the interview.

Alright, thank you.

Hello everyone,

Thank you for the wonderful thread. Please can anyone recommend any Lawyer with specialties in The IT field?
I currently have a Masters degree in Data analytics from a foreign University and I am currently residing in the country , 5 years work experience.

Good day all,
I saw this on a Facebook group I ed and I hope this will motivate us all on this journey. Wishing us all speed.

adedammy009:
Good day all,
I saw this on a Facebook group I ed and I hope this will motivate us all on this journey. Wishing us all speed.

Very nice! Thanks for sharing.

Please how long does it take to get interview letter after DQ

Hello everyone. A principal applicant and his dependants had their interview same day and got approved. He now wants to travel alone while his dependants will him few months later.

My question is, will there be a problem at the port of entry? Is this a risk not worth taking?

Thanks in advance

Gratefulme:
Hello everyone. A principal applicant and his dependants had their interview same day and got approved. He now wants to travel alone while his dependants will him few months later.

My question is, will there be a problem at the port of entry? Is this a risk not worth taking?

Thanks in advance

The principal applicant must land before or same time as dependants. Dependants must land before visa expiration but not earlier than the principal applicant.. .that's around 6 months from medical.
Dependants will not have any issue so far the visa is still valid even if the principal applicant landed earlier.
Best wishes.

adedammy009:

The principal applicant must land before or same time as dependants. Dependants must land before visa expiration but not earlier than the principal applicant.. .that's around 6 months from medical.
Dependants will not have any issue so far the visa is still valid even if the principal applicant landed earlier.
Best wishes.

Thanks for your reply

Has anyone used or know about Colombo & Hurd? They claim expertise in 'formulating' NIW (for EB-2B)
https://www.colombohurdlaw.com/

Attempt at collating Attorneys/Lawyers mentioned on this thread so far.

Helpout12345:
... Examples of attorneys for industry professionals are
https://www.hooyou.com/
https://messersmithlaw.com/
There are others but I know industry professionals, engineers, ants that have successfully used those two above.

johnJS:
... Helpout12345 you previously mentioned (thanks again) a couple of attorneys one of which was better for industry professionals – Zhang & Associates of https://www.hooyou.com/
... ...

Helpout12345:
... For oil and gas industry. Add the following to the list of attorneys.
1. https://www.coane.com/attorney/francis-andrew/
- Expensive attorney but helps review recommendation letters.
2. https://luishesslaw.com/
- Reviews recommendation letters.
3. https://messersmithlaw.com/
- You can ask for review of recommendation letters.

Helpout12345:
... the attorney here https://www.wegreened.com/ has a very high success rate in this process but when you look closely on their reviews on their website and on avvo, you will notice majority of their successful clients are researchers and academic professionals. This attorney struggles on applicants from industries like banking, oil and gas, etc, who are not PhD holders, researchers etc.
I can also show you another attorney that is bad for researchers and good for industry professionals.

NotsonewMary:
... ... Consular processing on the other hand is done by applicants outside of the United States.
https://brownimmigrationlaw.com/resources/adjustment-of-status-vs-consular-processing-for-employment-based-immigration/
This link above might help you with a better understanding of both.

Tgain:
... Please can anyone recommend any Lawyer with specialties in The IT field?
...

Seemly for the NIW, the key consideration isn't so much of listing one's 'qualifications'/'achievements'. Rather, it's 'rewriting' to address what would be of key interest to the States.
USCIS Updates Guidance on National Interest Waivers
The three factors USCIS considers for a national interest waiver are whether:
- The person’s proposed endeavor has both substantial merit and national importance;
- The person is well positioned to advance the proposed endeavor; and
- It would be beneficial to the United States to waive the job offer and thus the permanent labor certification requirements.

Hello everyone,

Please, what is the likely wait time for Lagos-Nigeria embassy/NVC to schedule an interview for EB2-NIW visa category after NVC declares that an application is "documentarily qualified"?

Insights will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

I really want to appreciate all for the valuable information on this thread...
After carefully reading from page 1-12 and checking the links shared....ahhhhhh I must sat knowledge is power.
I will be back to share more details on my steps for NIW.
But first, I'm here to say a big thank you and sending e-hugs to all contributors

KemsyDA:
Hello everyone,

Please, what is the likely wait time for Lagos-Nigeria embassy/NVC to schedule an interview for EB2-NIW visa category after NVC declares that an application is "documentarily qualified"?

Insights will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

I have been DQ since September 2022. Waiting for an interview at the Lagos Embassy...

Thank you for your response. I was DQ last month, February, 2023. From all I'm able to gather, it seems it takes averagely 7 months to get IL. Please update me if you get yours within this time-frame.
Thanks...

Koldfuzhion:


I have been DQ since September 2022. Waiting for an interview at the Lagos Embassy...

Hi everyone, I'm happy to have found this place.

semmyk:
The 'agent' must tell you the specific code for the unskilled worker category.
If per chance it's the EW-3 visa (broadly the EB-3 visa), Third Priority Worker visa, then you might get guidance on this thread. Especially, with changes and processes.
Info on form as at 2016: www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/outreach-engagements/PED_Form_I-140_TSC_Engagement_1-20-16.pdf
Info: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/employment-based-immigrant-visas.html#third
Info on USCIS: www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/permanent-workers/employment-based-immigration-third-preference-eb-3
Designated as 203(b)(3)(A)(iii) on I-140: www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-140.pdf
NB: the DE categories, as I understand, require employer sponsorship. Not sure what's the role of your agent.
The experienced on this thread would guide you.

Hello everyone here.

Please help, I have a SSN (Subject to DHS authorisation), Epired Driver's Licence and an Expired EAD (Employment Authorisation Document)

I presently live in Nigeria after i left the US 7yrs ago.

I want to take advantage of the EB-3 skilled or unskilled route under health worker (care). I ed my former employer they said I should get in touch with the consulate in my country. What do I do concerning that or what steps do I take getting back to the US?

SemmyK
NotsonewMary
Adigun27 and others...

IamMomoh:
Hi everyone, I'm happy to have found this place. I am an F1 student in a Ph.D. program and will graduate this December.

My NIW petition is almost ready for filing but I am being slow because I want my wife to get her F2 visa. Her interview date is for August and I am still trying to get an earlier date for her. But there is a probability that she might be denied since she has plenty of nursing qualifications. And I really want us to start living together as soon as possible.

What would you advise if her visa is denied?
Should I try reapplying?
Should I come down to Nigeria and renew my F1 visa and add her? Knowing fully well how difficult to get interview dates and I can't renew the visa after I graduate?
Or should I do a processing for the NIW and start the NVC processing immediately?

Assuming the i140 is approved quickly and the Eb2 becomes current (hopefully later this year) what is the average time for her to get an interview invite after being documentarily qualified?

You have to weigh this carefully, and are in the best position to make a decision. That being said, once you submit the petition, it's deemed that you have immigrant intent and will be very difficult to get a student visa thereafter. You also have to factor in time for the submission of the petition, USCIS approval, and the NVC process.

If you weigh in the timing to an F-visa for your spouse, and the trade-off with an adjustment of status from F-1 to EB-2 NIW for yourself; it may help you decide what's best for both of you.

Not an easy decision.

Good luck!

Good day guys,
I really want to know more about the work Visa package in the US,i would also need advice on the amount needed for this to work
Thank you

blezzino:
Good day guys,
I really want to know more about the work Visa package in the US,i would also need advice on the amount needed for this to work
Thank you

This thread is about the EB (Employment-Based) immigration process towards permanency ('Green Card'). You may try the USA threads.

semmyk:
... ...
Inbtw, if it's not any of the EB, you may be better assisted in one of the US work visa thread. All the best.
For H1B - https://nairaland.unblockandhide.com/7137181/everything-us-h-1b-visa-category
@Justwise, seems USA might need a work visa thread like the USA students visa or USA visit visa.
... ...

From the looks of things, your former employer might be putting you in catch-22. I don't know. I can't say.
Without a NIW as applicable in EB-2, you'll require
"Labor certification and a permanent, full-time job offer"
EB -3: https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/permanent-workers/employment-based-immigration-third-preference-eb-3
The gurus in the house should be able to guide you appropriately.
_{PS: I'm not US domiciled}

shokimon:
... ... Please help, I have a SSN (Subject to DHS authorisation), Epired Driver's Licence and an Expired EAD (Employment Authorisation Document)

I presently live in Nigeria after i left the US 7yrs ago.

I want to take advantage of the EB-3 skilled or unskilled route under health worker (care). I ed my former employer they said I should get in touch with the consulate in my country. What do I do concerning that or what steps do I take getting back to the US?

SemmyK
NotsonewMary
Adigun27 and others...

kollykolly:

Attorney sir.

Kindly share the of attorney used

Good morning my people
I'm glad to be here
Pls I have a btech and managerial role with over 11 years leadership work experience with a FMCG.
I currently have a B1/b2 and had my son in USA.
We are planning to go for summer and I'm considering changing status there to employment-based visa.
Not sure if Itd better to start here before the trip or start when I'm there for summer.
Also if anyone used attorney - kindly share applicable rates and s of the best you found.
Also reply me with any link or thread or tag those that have done this process ..so that will help direct me on the right path. Thank you so much

NotsonewMary:


Niice!, May God favor those of us in the waiting game. I also recently applied for the EB-2 NIW.

Hoping this thread gets to people who have already been approved so they can share their timeline especially from approval to greencard.

I appreciate everyone that has contributed to this thread so far. Have a beautiful and blessed week ahead everyone!

Good morning
Pls I have a btech and managerial role with over 11 years leadership work experience with a FMCG.
I currently have a B1/b2 and had my son in USA.
We are planning to go for summer and I'm considering changing status there to employment-based visa or apply for hb1 from here

Pls share guide on how I must proceed
Not sure if Itd better to start here before the trip or start when I'm there for summer.
Also if anyone used attorney - kindly share applicable

drbabsok:
Yes, I applied for H1B visa from Nigeria and It was granted. Applied for my EB-1 NIW some months ago

Good morning my people
I'm glad to be here
Pls I have a btech and managerial role with over 11 years leadership work experience with a FMCG.

I currently have a B1/b2 and had my son in USA.
We are planning to go for summer and I'm considering changing status there to employment-based visa or Hb1 before the trip
Best options opinions pls
Not sure whichia better to start here before the trip or start when I'm there for summer.
Also if anyone used attorney - kindly share applicable rates and s of the best you found.
Also reply me with any link or thread or tag those that have done this process ..so that will help direct me on the right path. Thank you so much

wole001:
Thank you so much, Yes, it has been sent to NVC but I still await a mail from NVC. they said this should be within 30 days.

have you received any correspondence yet? waiting for my approved case to be sent to NVC 15 business day and counting

Update: sent to NVC 17 biz days after approval.

semmyk:
Has anyone used or know about Colombo & Hurd? They claim expertise in 'formulating' NIW (for EB-2B)
https://www.colombohurdlaw.com/

I just ed their webinar yesterday.-Did you later use them?

Good evening.
Please can 1 year masters in UK qualify for Eb2 NIW

Hi everyone,

Hope you all doing well. Please I am new to the forum and I would appreciate if someone can point me to the forum where I will get updates of interview dates release by US Embassy Lagos. I have been looking for an interview date for my beneficiaries and it's been difficult to get one. If anyone perhaps sees an available date please let me know at [email protected]

Thank you all so much in advance.

GodProofPoint:
Hi everyone,
Hope you all doing well. Please I am new to the forum and I would appreciate if someone can [b]point me to the forum where I will get updates of interview dates release by US Embassy Lago[/b]s. I have been looking for an interview date for my beneficiaries and it's been difficult to get one. If anyone perhaps sees an available date please let me know at [email protected]
Thank you all so much in advance.

Dear GodProofPoint, you didn't specify which of the interviews you are referring to.

This thread is about the EB (Employment-Based) immigration process towards permanency ('Green Card').
You may try the USA threads.
Visit: https://nairaland.unblockandhide.com/5807124/usa-visit-visa-part-4
Students: https://nairaland.unblockandhide.com/7194807/general-usa-student-visa-enquiries-part

semmyk:
... ...
Inbtw, if it's not any of the EB, you may be better assisted in one of the US work visa thread. All the best.
For H1B - https://nairaland.unblockandhide.com/7137181/everything-us-h-1b-visa-category
@Justwise, seems USA might need a work visa thread like the USA students visa or USA visit visa.
... ...

NVC/DQ

adedammy009:

Congratulations. Has your case been sent to NVC? It should be sent within 16 days or less after approval. Then expect welcome letter in 60 days or less after your case goes to NVC.
Regarding documents, see link below.
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Supplements/Supplements_by_Post/LGS-Lagos.html