U.S. DEPARTMENT of STATE BUREAU of CONSULAR AFFAIRS, required civil documents and how to find them, forms and information your petitioner needs. 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. Administrative processing takes additional time after the interview. 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. You have to wait like all the others in front of you. ` ufO.dG)l.R-Bz~C@2i7@&*%Hh(q):;C;Keo2@ & )!Z3^[kXlZx\}fj/090`L|!aZ@ IMPORTANT: Keep your Welcome Letter in a safe place, as you will need this information to log into CEAC throughout the entire visa process. Congratulations! Take this time to review the types ofrequired civil documents and how to find them, plus information about whatforms and information your petitioner needsto prove he or she can financially support you. You should not make permanent financial commitments, such as selling your house, car or property, resigning from your job, or making other travel arrangements, until you have received your immigrant visa. No worries. A consular officer will interview you (and accompanying family member beneficiaries) and determine whether or not youare eligible toreceive an immigrant visa. 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. As an Ir1 it will remain there until they schedule my interview. A copy of your NVC interview letter . The consular officer will not be able to complete the processing of your visa. 0000002676 00000 n There is no guarantee that a visa will still be available on the date of your rescheduled interview. <>stream mK.O=P4$&3+uH&xLV0fa*3/uim-3Ub>u(t2J>_hHp ~5r0?O]@>tITsd3izn+}0( Any x-rays taken will be given to you. The consular officer will let you know how and when to pick up your passport and visa. You do not need to bring your Affidavit of Support or financial evidence you submitted to NVC. 0000001476 00000 n If you wish to remain on travel.state.gov, click the "cancel" message. Getting a Green Card Your Form I-551 Permanent Resident Card, also known as a green card, will be automatically mailed to the address in the United States that you write in your visa application form. 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. We will explain the reason for any visa denial to you. 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. 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 . It has been there since March 2020. When Will The NVC Schedule Your Visa Interview? Evidence of the relationship between the petitioner and visa applicant (such as photographs, letters, or emails). Number of IV applicants whose cases are documentarily complete at NVC and ready for interview as of April 30 Number of documentarily complete IV applicants scheduled for May 2021 interview appointments Number of eligible IV applicants still pending the scheduling of an interview after May 2021 appointment scheduling was completed 504,541 22576 0000034005 00000 n 0000004040 00000 n Support-Ghana@USTravelDocs.com. Once USCIS sends your I-797 approval notice, they will send your approved petition to the National Visa Center (NVC) for processing. 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. #CHM%+5,ab Q`c5%Yh+=ou4LbTH&qJLr"5Fr=bQ'FjR!w49 {W_6~f6h]8y3a?s; Information for New Immigrants Please visit the USCIS web page for helpful information on moving to the United States. endstream endobj 68 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/Index[5 26]/Length 20/Size 31/Type/XRef/W[1 1 1]>>stream You are about to leave travel.state.gov for an external website that is not maintained by the U.S. Department of State. In addition, U.S. law also limits the number of visas available in certain categories by country. 0000033379 00000 n 0000000016 00000 n Applicants with a qualifying need for urgent travel should follow the instructions onhttps://ustraveldocs.com/gh/en/to request an expedited appointment. It is important that you bring all required original documents to your interview. You will need these papers (translated into English) for issues such as school enrollment, medical care, and eventual citizenship. We understand your concern about visas and travel in light of the continuing impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and appreciate your patience as we safely resume our operations. We also recommend you check with the airline to ensure you are in compliance with their rules. Consulate & USCIS Service Center Discussion, 12/28/2019: 18 month Extension has expired, 1/9/2020: InfoPass Appt to get stamp in Passport, 2/27/2020: Combo Interview (ROC and Citizenship), 4/7/2020: In queue for Oath Ceremony to be scheduled, Didn't find the answer you were looking for? 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. Alerts and Messages for U.S. visitors to Ghana. 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. Case Complete to Interview Spreadsheet You can also read Frequently Asked Questions about our medical examination requirements online. 5 0 obj Current immigrant visa vaccination requirements are available here. *=QhEvPJ|O^O}:.)$OcOh7W-?s3pdKABGiMD22c./&V5wko7HL. W5|)Q8GM`02_b1ss;%5|g=I;4&&R4En)1B^ nUh5// vF Student, we will make every effort to ensure that you get an appointment and, if qualified, a visa in time to start classes. Frequently asked questions I believe my application isin the first batch of applications that have been sent to the Ghana Embassy from the NVC since the shutdown. The consular section and the National Visa Center will notify IV applicants well in advance of their scheduled interview. xref You'll receive a notice from either the NVC or your local U.S. consulate informing you of your interview time and date. 11 0 obj If you have to travel within Ghana while your passport is still with us, please make sure you have a valid picture ID other than your passport. v7&#fRq|P,XBg{:ln\5@U$lwQqFeV;y&~]<. SMH. 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. On your initial E-DV application, you must have correctly entered your marital status. %%EOF No. The United States Embassy and Consulates in Canada have resumed routine U.S. citizen services and nonimmigrant visa services . 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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. 0000054069 00000 n For travel to the United States on a temporary basis, including tourism, temporary employment, study and exchange. U.S. Visa: Reciprocity and Civil Documents by Country. All documents Accepted on Nov, 2019 Documentarily Qualified (Documents approved) Jan 15, 2020 <Pandemic delay> Received email on Apr 9, 2021 from NVC scheduling Visa appointment for May 6, 2021 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. Once this is complete, we will send you a Welcome Letter by e-mail or physical mail. endstream 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. You can learn more about the interview process on usvisas.state.gov. As a rule, the visa interview takes place in the country where the applicant currently lives. All immigrant visa applicants, regardless of age, require a medical examination prior to the issuance of a visa. Any applicant under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult bearing government-issued photo identification (passport, drivers license, or ECOWAS / Ghana ID card). Akai House Clinic endobj 0000006234 00000 n Don;t you schedule your own interview after you pay the fee and complete the DS-160? Case is still at NVC. startxref U.S. Citizens with emergencies, please call +233 (0) 30-274-1000, Outside of Office Hours, contact: +233 (0) 30-274-1000. The Immigrant Visa Unit in London cannot assist you until the appointment for the interview has been . 0 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. For travel to the United States on a temporary basis, including tourism, temporary employment, study and exchange. Number of Visas Each Year is Limited in Some Categories. You will use these numbers to log into our Consular Electronic Application Center (https://ceac.state.gov). It's easy! If you wish to remain on travel.state.gov, click the "cancel" message. trailer Please follow the steps below before your immigrant visa interview at the U.S. Embassy in Accra, Ghana. 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. You should contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate directly to arrange separate interviews, if needed. In addition to the documents listed on the Pre-Interview Checklist in this package, DV applicants should also bring the following items to your visa interview: Prior to your visa interview, we recommend that you review the data on your initial E-DV entry. Please visit ourList of U.S. Embassies and Consulatesfor country-specific medical examination instructions. 0000006682 00000 n U.S. Visa: Reciprocity and Civil Documents by Country. 10 0 obj endobj 7 0 obj 0000000999 00000 n You will receive instructions concerning interview preparation in the appointment letter that you will receive from the NVC. Butat least there is some movement. But either wayany movement is progress! Current case review time: As of 1-May-23, we are reviewing documents submitted to us on 18-Apr-23. 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. Applicants for B1/B2 business or tourism visas should expect lengthy waiting periods for routine appointments. Need to change the interview date and time -Instructions to reschedule your appointment are available atU.S. Embassy or Consulate interview preparation instructions. Please send your email to support-ghana@ustraveldocs.com. We are committed to the essential openness for which the United States has always been known. And when did you get to NVC? NVC will schedule your interview after the consulate has informed them of available dates and your case is at the front of the queue for that consulate. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. 0000003632 00000 n 0000072003 00000 n Your visa valid interview letter or printed email. startxref 3 0 obj and Saturday, 8 AM to 4 PM Swanlake, North Kaneshie Case Complete to Interview Form. After your exam, thePanel Physicianwill either send the exam results directly to the embassy or give you a sealed envelope. 0000000862 00000 n Please note that if you are found ineligible to receive a visa, the application fee cannot be refunded. endobj SweetK328, is your application at the NVC or embassy? Before inquiring about the status of administrative processing, please wait at least 60 days after your interview. K1's are handled by the Embassy and all documents are collected and sent to them. Do not put it in your checked luggage. 0000071498 00000 n My NOAA2 03/26/2020 and it arrived shortly thereafter at the NVC-- end of March/beginning of April. 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 0000001310 00000 n This is the official website of the U.S. Embassy in Ghana. Accra is still not scheduling appointments at this time and we are in the queue for an interview. The principal applicant must enter before or at the same time as other family members with visas. 0000002510 00000 n Travel to the United States is welcomed and encouraged. Updated tax documents for 2021 (1040 and W2) for the petitioner and/or the joint sponsor. AV kkAi d. Failure to Appear for Interview -If you cannot appear at your scheduled interview, contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate as soon as possible. !6v bCB1SR,}31QsnoG64Ew|Mftm,L5wuEMF,N!Z yMVq>,8R#FCM*&iuZJfq#g)zg)ORecDYF!, Lp}MN2qSw&TKCK\5o0Wo(h lA %PDF-1.7 % 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. Any documents that are not in English must be accompanied by a certified English translation: Applicants who fall into any category listed in italics below should bring these additional documents: If you are married: Your original marriage certificate and a photocopy. This page is updated once a week for your convenience. This is the official website of the U.S. Embassy in Ghana. Visa applicants are reminded to apply early for their visas, well in advance of the anticipated travel date. 0000005778 00000 n <> ;~pYO?fSRzFvCKoYzsY"guYQ$rkMv?2yLdm8nKyNG>?u-|2=\;(^'Li)b6VK_ Payment in cash of the $330 Diversity Visa Application Fee for each visa applicant. KK No.19 Fifth Link Road The National Visa Center has been receiving data from the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand, 60 days in advance and has been scheduling visa interviews according to their capacity and first-in first-out documentarily qualified cases. HSMk0tzPmY:vv;CgI'$'=gI}R*)OZ Ask our. Visas > Immigrate > The Immigrant Visa Process > Interview Preparation > Applicant Interview 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 Once your case becomes qualified for an interview, NVC will work with usto schedule an interview appointment for you. Please print the checklist below and bring it to your interview along with the listed documents. U.S. Medical and humanitarian emergency traveler, we will expedite processing for those dealing with life threatening emergencies. Please note that while NVC attempts to contact all applicants when their visa number is available, you can also use the Department of States Visa Bulletin to check whether a visa is available for your petition. What happens if you forget to bring something on this list? 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. Therefore, if you do not respond to notices from NVC 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. Citizenship and Immigration Services. HRk0~7GEdYRhntAXj qdIw}huGR$u VkY"qDHB&tELOF6Z>B)OM#E#H The applicant is responsible to bring all required originalor certified copycivil documents to the visa interview. The global pandemic and its repercussions in visa processing mean that applicants will continue to experience long waits and limited appointment availability for most visa categories. stream 2021, a vaccination for COVID-19 will be required for all applicants who wish to immigrate to the United States. The medical examination will include a medical history review, physical examination, and chest X-ray, gonorrhea test, and blood tests (for applicants 15 years of age or older). March 2022 Update Fundraiser US Immigration 168K subscribers Subscribe 2.6K 105K views 8 months ago US Immigration NVC National Visa Center. <> Doesn't Ghana tell K1's to schedule interview like other embassies ? The letter will include instructions on how to send those documents to the embassy. Thank you! Please schedule and attend a medical examination with one of these doctors before your interview. Either of the COVID-19 vaccines available in Hong Kong are . If you do, you will lose your status as a Lawful Permanent Resident. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) prior to traveling to the United States. Business traveler, we will establish appropriate mechanisms to facilitate business travel and expedite cases of particular concern to American business. I got DQ by NVC on August 23, 2021. You must carry it with you. We encourage applicants to monitor our calendar at USTravelDocs.com/gh for newly added appointments and earlier appointment dates. It looks like on your timeline that it hasn't left NVC. Passport, Visa, and Sealed Immigrant Packet We will place your immigrant visa on a page in your passport. Do not open this envelope. DV applicants should be aware that visas are numerically limited and must be issued by September 30 of the program year. There may be a significant wait before the next available appointment, so please attempt to attend the date already assigned. All traveling applicants required to participate will be named on the interview Appointment Letter you receive from the National Visa Center (NVC). The validity of all nonimmigrant visa payments (known as the MRV fee) made before October 1, 2022 has been extended until September 30, 2023. U.S. Consulate Lagos, Nigeria The U.S. Consulate in Lagos, Nigeria, is currently working at a limited capacity. 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. \SGPWVQ;c7zzt1(Z9kjgY%2X))d*8)CMZ|c]sQt0dct. A copy of your NVC interview letter (does not apply to Diversity Visa, fianc(e), adoptive, or asylee/refugee applicants). If you are adopted: Adoption papers or custody documents, and a photocopy. A complete list of fees can be found here. You, the foreign-citizen fianc(e), (and eligible children applying for K-2 visas) will be required to bring the following forms and documents to the visa interview: Congrats! You are about to leave travel.state.gov for an external website that is not maintained by the U.S. Department of State. 23 0 obj Yes, that is the normal procedure. If visas are not available for your visa category, NVC will . After USCIS approves your petition, they will transfer your case to the Department of State's National Visa Center (NVC) for pre-processing. x}|En-nH$@PB,iM B rf lO<=E;$gw~gg3}g8c..(*gw3T\0NtUPvQMOz!A;xy[|;c3Mc-9xC"{5.Z HX%5{jV6(\Tf.dI,o{cWv(sbF} LC_~QOs/ Cb 0000040070 00000 n The first step in this processing is the creation of your case in our system. Three (3) recently taken2 x 2 (5cm x 5cm) color photographs. Your sponsor/petitioner does not attend the visa interview. Additionally, you must have listed ALL of your living children who are unmarried and under 21 years old. Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants. Register for Courier Service/Other Pre-Interview Instructions, 3. No. 0000071733 00000 n 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. You are about to leave travel.state.gov for an external website that is not maintained by the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about quality higher-education opportunities in the U.S. that you will not find anywhere else in the world. H]K02ml"ul3M+Is.`LNa288 Interpreter: Applicants may bring ONE interpreter if they do not speak English well enough to participate in an interview. The Visa section of this website is all about U.S. visas for foreign citizens to travel to the United States. 4 0 obj Once your card is issued, you should not stay outside of the United States for more than one year. 0000033076 00000 n Plan your travel and visa application as far in advance as possible. You must carry it with you. This is a very important document that proves you have permission to reside in the United States. 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. aTFGGc4 n\>`'BSj$8-&YuJXA{,A\?4d$#.I$gCOx7m`~Pf v|[&>j4_WSHQaRee)qm/ACk]n{] y MDFU} _LI]}{45Nx`w\qmFlskOuW;s5y^sTZpx{q }?*v.|TOu".2=Hu}e$w+avXs:Pp3 &:2bqZZpwGxd~NiT [Q(? 0000083917 00000 n Accra Answers U.S Embassy Accra Consular Information and Service, https://bit.ly/USEmbassyGhana 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). Ihave speculated if the NVC is telling the Ghana embassy that they are tired af of storing applications for them, they have ran out of storage space, and the Ghana Embassy canstore them in their big, half-empty, building. We promise to you, the visa applicant, that: At the same time, we expect you, the visa applicant, to: Email is the preferred method of communication. 0000039083 00000 n Any visitor who declines to be screened by U.S. Embassy security personnel will be unable to enter the embassy. 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. 0000004569 00000 n *8FA-(0uTS@CW$pMDhM]vrgL@@T;(cY7!{l}kY@ Certain international travelers may be eligible to travel to the United States without a visa if they meet the requirements for visa-free travel. Weve created a checklist that will tell you what to bring. endobj Sometimes a consular officer is unable to make a decision on a visa application because he/she needs to review additional documents or the case requires further administrative processing. Instead, bring it to your visa interview and give it to the consular officer. You still live in the country that issued the police certificate. <>>> 24, Fourth Circular Rd., Cantonments, Accra. See our Directory of Visa Categorieson usvisas.state.gov to determine which visa category might be appropriate for your purpose of travel to the United States. You can read their publication Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants online. If you plan to travel outside the U.S. before your green card arrives: Please consult USCISs and CBPs websites for rules about what documents you need to re-enter the country. 0000002344 00000 n <<0D1F89D055116744AF384F6BFB48077A>]/Prev 88874/XRefStm 1300>> U.S. Embassies and Consulates:Find aU.S. Embassy or Consulate, nearest your residence abroad, where you will apply and be interviewed for your U.S. visa.
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