You must carry it with you. U.S. immigration law requires immigrant visa applicants to obtain certain vaccinations prior to the issuance of a visa. HSKK1M&&REA[^fS=H1xW The Visa section of this website is all about U.S. visas for foreign citizens to travel to the United States. 69 0 obj <>stream When your examination is completed, the doctor willsend the medical report directly to the U.S. Embassy. If you do, you will lose your status as a Lawful Permanent Resident. lhmuM3Ogi^Z&@wIpm>WpVyv`8wM&(?x1AoL Medical report. When was your NOA2? Interviews are based on the availability of appointments offered at the Embassy/Consulate. <>stream After a year and half of waiting, I think youre good. You can review the eligibility requirements online. Evidence of the relationship between the petitioner and visa applicant (such as photographs, letters, or emails). We recommend that you bring your childs complete vaccination records with you to the United States. Law Firm of Moumita Rahman 44.9K subscribers Subscribe 134K views 1 year ago. Current case review time: As of 1-May-23, we are reviewing documents submitted to us on 18-Apr-23. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. There may be a significant wait before the next available appointment, so please attempt to attend the date already assigned. 0000001476 00000 n Prior to the interview, ensure you have followed theU.S. Embassy or Consulate interview preparation instructions. If these three items are all true, you must bring a more recent police certificate to the interview: For employment-based visa applications: Letter from your U.S. employer dated less than one month ago. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS):USCIS oversees immigration to the United States and approves (or denies) immigrant petitions, and more. But either wayany movement is progress! Please review your visa to make sure there are no spelling errors. 0 The National Visa Center (NVC) is a government agency that is responsible for the pre-processing of all immigrant visa petitions approved by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) including family sponsored and employment-based immigrant petitions of foreign nationals residing overseas. hbbbd`b``50 ] Q All applicants are advised to visitwww.ustraveldocs.com/gh to create an account, register their delivery location, and arrange for submission or return of documents. Been waiting for my interview letter ever since and hoping deeply from the bottom of my heart to hear from them this month, to get Interview for October 2021. Visa applicants are reminded to apply early for their visas, well in advance of the anticipated travel date. My NOAA2 03/26/2020 and it arrived shortly thereafter at the NVC-- end of March/beginning of April. Case Complete to Interview Spreadsheet Swanlake, North Kaneshie 0000033379 00000 n U.S. DEPARTMENT of STATE BUREAU of CONSULAR AFFAIRS, Register for Courier Service/Other Pre-Interview Instructions, U.S. Embassy or Consulate interview preparation instructions. This exam must be with an embassy-approved doctor, also referred to as the Panel Physician. We will explain the reason for any visa denial to you. . endstream Me and my husband are a Ir1 which is processed differently. Any visitor who declines to be screened by U.S. Embassy security personnel will be unable to enter the embassy. Do not sell your house, car or property, resign from your job or make non-refundable flight or other travel arrangements until you have received your immigrant visa. No.19 Fifth Link Road 03-23-2021, 02:09 AM My case was documentarily qualified on 12th February 2020. Student, we will make every effort to ensure that you get an appointment and, if qualified, a visa in time to start classes. xref When and how to Contact NVC. All immigrant visa applicants, regardless of age, require a medical examination prior to the issuance of a visa. You are about to leave travel.state.gov for an external website that is not maintained by the U.S. Department of State. <> After creating your case, we will send you instructions for processing, as well as a Welcome Letter that includes your Case Number and Invoice ID. The Department of State's National Visa Center (NVC) saw a decrease in the immigrant visa (IV) backlog, from 408,456 pending cases last month to 388,908 cases in March a 4.8% decrease. Please note applicants must only schedule their interview or submit their waiver application within the 365-day period. startxref Please schedule and attend a medical examination with one of these doctors before your interview. FYI, I just got an email todayfrom the NVC that they have sent my k1 application to the Ghana Embassy. They will be scheduled for a separate interview appointment. As a visa applicant, you will need to establish that you meet all requirements to receive the category of visa for which you are applying. The petition may be reinstated if, within two years of notice of visa availability, the alien establishes that the failure to apply was for reasons beyond the aliens control. startxref All MRVfees paidon or after October 1,2022,are valid for 365 days from the date of payment. Special Needs Visitors: Applicants may bring ONE person to help if they are elderly, disabled, or a minor child. I'm wondering when the application gets to Ghana if it will sit there awhile longer since they have been very slow in scheduling interviews. Therefore if you do not respond to notices from theNVC within one year you risk termination of your petition under this section of law and would lose the benefits of that petition, such as your priority date. 0000053812 00000 n <<0D1F89D055116744AF384F6BFB48077A>]/Prev 88874/XRefStm 1300>> As far as my timeline, I sadly put little time into updating that, and to be honest, could be off on some of the entries, I'm not really up speed with all the abbreviations etc lol. Medical examination results from other physicians will not be accepted. <>/MediaBox[0 0 612 792]/Parent 1 0 R/Resources<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI]/XObject<>>>/Rotate 0/Tabs/S/Type/Page>> Complete your application fully and accurately. U.S. DEPARTMENT of STATE BUREAU of CONSULAR AFFAIRS, It is your responsibility to schedule a medical exam with one of the doctors listed below. With the information in this letter, you can log in to our Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC) to check your status, receive messages, and manage your case. The visa applicant may also be referred as a beneficiary for petition based visas. 8 0 obj If you have any questions concerning your application before the interview is scheduled, please contact the NVC.. (Note: U.S. citizens dont need a U.S. visa for travel, but when planning travel abroad may need a visa issued by the embassy of the country they wish to visit.). Visas > Immigrate > The Immigrant Visa Process > Interview Preparation Immigrant Visa Process Step 1 Submit a Petition Step 2 NVC Processing Step 3 Pay Fees Step 4 Affidavit of Support Step 5 Financial Documents Step 6 Online Application Step 7 Civil Documents Step 8 Scan Documents Step 9 Information for New Immigrants Please visit the USCIS web page for helpful information on moving to the United States. However, from what I have seen, the interviews that have been happening since Feb of this year are reschedules from people that had interview appointments prior to the shutdown. 1 0 obj The purpose of your intended travel and other facts will determine what type of visa is required under U.S. immigration law. And when did you get to NVC? Please log intohttps://ceac.state.govfor your most current case status and for a list of any documents you are required to submit. Any x-rays taken will be given to you. Prepare for your interview by being able to clearly and concisely describe your intentions. Any fees paid to the U.S. government in support of your visa application(s) are nonrefundable. Business traveler, we will establish appropriate mechanisms to facilitate business travel and expedite cases of particular concern to American business. Cantonments, Accra ?ZgrC6v@rr>#FzWCIhhsOu0^O/|0)U2xKJ0cc91v4theIi+`K0@m_)Y="Q&}qs00Y&LKfO&ZNPN}],Dx` Visit theAccra Answers U.S Embassy Accra Consular Information and ServicePortal for more information on visa processing. 0000034005 00000 n the CR1 u wait for is scheduled between NVC and embassy. If you have ever been convicted of a crime: Court and criminal records, If you have served in any countrys military: Military records. i%vrzBST_4Dh'< POKv!B~ 0000039083 00000 n Travel to the United States is welcomed and encouraged. An appointment is made online via a visa profile. Answers to many common questions can be found using our self-service tools. Please schedule and attend a medical exam with one of these doctors before your interview. Readherefor details and visithttps://ustraveldocs.com/gh/en/for steps to submit your applications. Do not make travel plans outside of Ghana. We are committed to the essential openness for which the United States has always been known. You will use these numbers to log into our Consular Electronic Application Center (https://ceac.state.gov). 0000071498 00000 n It's below your profile picture!! I would go ahead and start things in motion now. On the scheduled date and time of your interview appointment, go to the U.S. Embassy or Consulatewith your printed visa application (DS-260) confirmation page. % After creating your case, we will send you instructions for processing, as well as a Welcome Letter that includes your Case Number and Invoice ID. 5. Nvc did just confirm that they do not do the processing of documents for any K1's hence the reason yours was sent to the Embassy..I was wondering why it mentioned applying for the visa, It all makes sense now. When Will The NVC Schedule Your Visa Interview? Click the "Medical Exam Instructions" button below for a list of designated doctor's offices in Ghana. National Visa Center:After your petition is approved, the National Visa Center (NVC) will assist you in preparing your visa application for interview for certain visa categories at U.S. Embassies & Consulates. Number of eligible IV applicants still pending the scheduling of an interview after October 2021 appointment scheduling was completed 494,566 25,675 468,891 . This means that even if USCIS approves an immigrant visa petition for you, you may not get an immigrant visa number immediately. If you have an upcoming appointment at U.S. Embassy Accra, please watchthis videoto learn about health protocols that will help keep you safe during your visit. The date your petition was filed is called your priority date. Three (3) recently taken2 x 2 (5cm x 5cm) color photographs. If your spouse and/or qualified unmarried children will immigrate at a later date and travel separately from you, they are not required to participate in your interview. Failure to Appear for Interview -If you cannot appear at your scheduled interview, contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate as soon as possible. 0000033980 00000 n 12 0 obj All Rights Reserved. Take this time to review the types ofrequired civil documents and how to find them, and information about whatforms and information your petitioner needsto prove he or she can financially support you. ` ufO.dG)l.R-Bz~C@2i7@&*%Hh(q):;C;Keo2@ & )!Z3^[kXlZx\}fj/090`L|!aZ@ If your child is adopted, you have full custody as a result of a divorce, or you share custody with another parent, you should bring a copy of all applicable adoption or custodial papers from the authoritative court in your home country. Appointment information printed from the Entrant Status Check on the, Documents showing that you have either a qualifying high school education OR two (2) years of qualifying work experience in the five (5) years immediately prior to application (for the principal applicant only; more information is available. After you have completed the steps on the Immigrant Visa Process on usvisas.state.gov, including paying the necessary fees and submitting the required immigrant visa application form (DS-260), Affidavit of Support, and supporting documents to the National Visa Center (NVC), they will review your file for completeness. Gather Documents Required for the Interview. For some family-based and employment preference visa categories, a visa became available within the month you have been scheduled by NVC. On 8/31/2021 at 9:35 AM, KateD said: FYI, I just got an email today from the NVC that they have sent my k1 application to the Ghana Embassy. 0000039592 00000 n %%EOF Applicants affected by these actions will receive an email or text message with notice of appointment cancellation fromhttps://ustraveldocs.com/gh/en/that contains instructions on how to reschedule their appointment for a future date. Most administrative processing is resolved within 60 days. U.S. Visa: Reciprocity and Civil Documents by Country. [-la[SL-1?k-la[-la[1~?-la[-la[64X`{F ]w- The visa applicant may also be referred as a beneficiary for petition based visas. When and how to Contact NVC. On top of all this anxious waiting, me and my husband are expecting our first little baby. Instead, bring it to your visa interview and give it to the consular officer. U.S. 31 0 obj <> endobj The principal applicant must enter before or at the same time as other family members with visas. Consular Operations Updates. Once your case becomes qualified for an interview, NVC will work with usto schedule an interview appointment for you. Links to external websites are provided as a convenience and should not be construed as an endorsement by the U.S. Department of State of the views or products contained therein. 0000038845 00000 n U.S. DEPARTMENT of STATE BUREAU of CONSULAR AFFAIRS, U.S. Embassy or Consulate interview preparation instructions. Alerts and Messages for U.S. visitors to Ghana. After you receive an interview Appointment Letter from NVC, you must take the following steps BEFORE the interview date. All MRV fees paid on or after October 1, 2022, are valid for 365 days from the date of payment. Links to external websites are provided as a convenience and should not be construed as an endorsement by the U.S. Department of State of the views or products contained therein. %PDF-1.5 <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/Annots[ 20 0 R 22 0 R 23 0 R 30 0 R 33 0 R 35 0 R 36 0 R 37 0 R 38 0 R 45 0 R 46 0 R 47 0 R 48 0 R 49 0 R 50 0 R 57 0 R 58 0 R 59 0 R 60 0 R 61 0 R 62 0 R 63 0 R 64 0 R 65 0 R 68 0 R 69 0 R 70 0 R 71 0 R 72 0 R 73 0 R 88 0 R 89 0 R 90 0 R 97 0 R 100 0 R 101 0 R 102 0 R 103 0 R 104 0 R 105 0 R 115 0 R 116 0 R 117 0 R 118 0 R 122 0 R 123 0 R 124 0 R 125 0 R 128 0 R 129 0 R 130 0 R 131 0 R 134 0 R 135 0 R 136 0 R 137 0 R 140 0 R 141 0 R 142 0 R 143 0 R 144 0 R 145 0 R 146 0 R 147 0 R 148 0 R 149 0 R 151 0 R 152 0 R 153 0 R] /MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> 0000033076 00000 n No. 7 0 obj When additional documents are requested, the consular officer will give you a refusal letter that asks you to submit additional documents. Failure to bring all items on the above list can delay visa issuance. The consular section will open additional appointments in the coming weeks and months according to estimated staffing and capacity. Email is the preferred method of communication. trailer hb``Pf``f```t.c@@IT4X`bPa8 U.S. Consulate Lagos, Nigeria The U.S. Consulate in Lagos, Nigeria, is currently working at a limited capacity. Hopefully, it will be "normal" operating procedures. NVC cannot predict when Consular Sections will resume routine services, or when your case will be scheduled for an interview. If you are legally married you must have listed your spouse, even if you are currently separated from him/her (unless your spouse is a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident). Additionally, you must have listed ALL of your living children who are unmarried and under 21 years old. It has been there since March 2020. March 2022 Update Fundraiser US Immigration 168K subscribers Subscribe 2.6K 105K views 8 months ago US Immigration NVC National Visa Center. From now on your VJ Member name will be verified. If your visa is approved, we will keep your passport at the embassy while we prepare your immigration packet and print a visa for your passport. endstream endobj 43 0 obj <> endobj 44 0 obj <>stream This is the official website of the U.S. Embassy in Ghana. 0000001467 00000 n <]/Prev 62334>> As soon as you receive your appointment date, you must schedule a medical exam in Ghana. U.S. DEPARTMENT of STATE BUREAU of CONSULAR AFFAIRS, Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC). 0000033620 00000 n K1's are handled by the Embassy and all documents are collected and sent to them. Register for Courier Service/Other Pre-Interview Instructions, 3. I woke up this morning to an email from NVC with my interview appointment for 10-18th! 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Palmer, USAID-supported Feed the Future activity connects agribusinesses to investors, Launch of the State of Ghanaian Media Report Remarks by Deputy Chief of Mission Nicole Chulick, U.S. Embassy Highlights Young Ghanaian Voices on Earth Day, U.S. and AmCham Engage Stakeholders on AI Opportunities for Innovation, Message for U.S. Citizens: U.S. Passport Fee Increase, Message for U.S. Citizens Dont Let the Elections Pass You By, Message for U.S. Citizens in Ghana: Travel and Repatriation Assistance, U.S. Embassy Accra Institutes Temporary Measures to Prevent and Contain the Spread of Coronavirus, Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants, U.S. 6 0 obj Phone:(233) 057 8291 160, +233 (0)26 7425 160, +233 (0) 57 5065 051, +233 (0)26 4315 061, +233 (0)57 8585 061, +233 (0)57 8261 160. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Once you submit your fees, forms, and supporting documents to NVC, we will review your case to ensure you provided all the documentation required to schedule the immigrant visa interview. 13 0 obj 0000006631 00000 n I got DQ by NVC on August 23, 2021. 4 0 obj The following persons may accompany a visa applicant to their interview: Attorneys are not permitted to accompany clients into the waiting room or to their interview. Current Public Inquiry Form response time: As of 1-May-23, we are responding to inquiries received on 26-Apr-23. At NVC, we will create your visa case and enter the data from your petition into the system. hkZNk95Zo&~/m@UL/$u&'}v[b&oK`e\>W/Pb.n]srs o+Ex.9g+8GbVp17+i:xx*_1aqy8wL7C KC=a:MOH]"$#uc+Pqf(6pP0Q AudD["+p|:nh;RW*gp$_R]8JjYF15hw 1HzVz ]ZAx5m>[%)B 6,hG KK If you are unable to attend your appointment, please emailConsularAccra@state.govas soon as possible. Important Notice: Termination of Registration: Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) section 203(g) provides that the Secretary of State shall terminate the registration (petition) of any alien who fails to apply for an immigrant visa within one year of notice of visa availability. endstream endobj 41 0 obj <>stream You can also read Frequently Asked Questions about our medical examination requirements online. Number of IV applicants whose cases are documentarily complete at NVC and ready for interview as of . For foreign citizens who want to live permanently in the United States. HMk19&fDpBkPzXD~iB0$y3__F1 qrBG$K>{(1F80q!u c)t>&B]Jz>hfCJm4r:6+4g+iB`=?c4op(vh[Z0(;P42d_Wor)aXz@F,L&/#!lR\%uSE?qfm(&CE0AK+3gURT\+ Step 1: Schedule a medical exam in Ghana As soon as you receive your appointment date, you must schedule a medical exam in Ghana. 0000000696 00000 n Ambassador to Ghana Virginia E. Palmer, Deputy Chief of Mission Nicole Chulick, Exercise Flintlock 2023 Demonstration Ambassador Palmers Remarks, Statement from U.S. I just got off the phone with NVC and she said the same sad old story they have said for almost a good year. Doesn't Ghana tell K1's to schedule interview like other embassies ? Police certificates of any country you've lived for more than one year. Unless they are eligible for benefits under the Child Status Protection Act, children who are issued a visa before turning 21 years of age must enter the United States before their 21st birthday to avoid losing their immigrant status. endstream endobj 42 0 obj <>stream endobj 0000002046 00000 n If you have not paid all required fees to the National Visa Center, please be prepared to pay these fees on the day of your interview. 0000000016 00000 n You will receive instructions concerning interview preparation in the appointment letter that you will receive from the NVC. Most of immigrant visa applicants whose case was approved by USCIS, sent to NVC, was documentarily qualified are waiting for their interview appointment letter to know exactly when they can go. Question: Should I wait to hear from the Ghana embassy that they have received the application before we fill out the DS-160 or shouldI go ahead now? endobj endobj Every visa applicant,no matter their age,must bring certain documents to the interview, including photographs, and the originalor certified copyversion of all civil documents submitted to NVC. I pray it just continues. <> 11 0 obj We will post detailed and accurate information on visa requirements and application procedures on every Embassy and Consulate website.
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