H[k@qziBZMH(BY(cR)1%xo+ZaQVm^L^`-Nl"RqBYzMo"mTxI?w)ft&Koi 0000003632 00000 n I hope you get an interview and your application moves to Ghana soon. 0000002344 00000 n Please follow the steps below before your immigrant visa interview at the U.S. Embassy in Accra, Ghana. As part of the interview process, ink-free, digital fingerprint scans will be taken. 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. 0000000862 00000 n U7X>Rd6]|AU $%!p`E)]BqJ]|2=: 4]%d2Zkp@KdX5Bm?EZ9elUqFF#kF`HcH %+ydOgPhh : q6pCJ f=n-!hn7Ih_O=tFc_)`uq|b %C\>QIkAW34|hwI-ygu endstream endobj 42 0 obj <>stream If a visa is available and NVC has not yet contacted you, please let us know by using our Public Inquiry Form. <> The consular officer will let you know how and when to pick up your passport and visa. Instead, bring it to your visa interview and give it to the consular officer. U.S. DEPARTMENT of STATE BUREAU of CONSULAR AFFAIRS, required civil documents and how to find them, forms and information your petitioner needs. [-la[SL-1?k-la[-la[1~?-la[-la[64X`{F ]w- Applicants with a qualifying need for urgent travel should follow the instructions onhttps://ustraveldocs.com/gh/en/to request an expedited appointment. If you don't have a timeline you will not be added to the spreadsheet. 0 Cantonments %PDF-1.5 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 Please note applicants must only schedule their interview or submit their waiver application within the 365-day period. No. After the NVC is satisfied that you have submitted the necessary documentation and paid all your fees, it will schedule an interview date and transfer your visa file to the appropriate U.S. consulate or embassy. An appointment is made online via a visa profile. Business traveler, we will establish appropriate mechanisms to facilitate business travel and expedite cases of particular concern to American business. For applicants between the ages of 14 and 79, the interview appointment is mandatory for visa applications (exception: Visa Reissuance Program ). 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. <> 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. How long does it take for NVC to send Interview Letter 2020? *8FA-(0uTS@CW$pMDhM]vrgL@@T;(cY7!{l}kY@ xref If you are unable to attend your appointment, please emailConsularAccra@state.govas soon as possible. For detailed information about your visa interview, please visit the U.S. Embassy or Consulate interview preparation instructionsof the city where you are having the interview. On top of all this anxious waiting, me and my husband are expecting our first little baby. 0000002510 00000 n Please visithttps://nvc.state.govfor answers to your frequently asked questions, and steps for visa processing. 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. U.S. Visa: Reciprocity and Civil Documents by Country. At NVC, we will create your visa case and enter the data from your petition into the system. <>stream The visa applicant may also be referred as a beneficiary for petition based visas. 0000033310 00000 n RG1[4ZTBKP}K3}I+T[+~`6@q\}-W06: S8emB&\'"04F0&&DE`hL=uzi\=^_juqw!8tGZcu"y,YT7I|:]Re-kEsejmHq&AmOpJs3VBFP/K_ewMmu=-S>' }h Do not open this envelope. Current case creation time frame: As of 1-May-23, we are working on cases that were received from USCIS on 14-Apr-23. Please use the Public Inquiry Form if you need to contact NVC. The applicant is responsible to bring all required originalor certified copycivil documents to the visa interview. Accra is still not scheduling appointments at this time and we are in the queue for an interview. If the doctor gives you an envelope, donotopen it. <>>> At NVC, we will create your visa case and enter the data from your petition into the system. We will update this information every week. ;~pYO?fSRzFvCKoYzsY"guYQ$rkMv?2yLdm8nKyNG>?u-|2=\;(^'Li)b6VK_ 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. Cases are not sent to the consulate until after NVC has scheduled the interview. Please use the list below to determine the items that every applicant must bring to the immigrant visa interview. There is no requirement the interview must occur during the 365-day period. Complete your application fully and accurately. 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. endobj 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. 0000039152 00000 n No. Well your letter indeed is different from the one I was referring to that I received, mine is still at the embassy. NIV applications are processed for students, temporary workers, and for the travelers in need of emergency medical care via expedite requests athttps://ustraveldocs.com/gh/en/. 0000034005 00000 n 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. I believe my application isin the first batch of applications that have been sent to the Ghana Embassy from the NVC since the shutdown. endstream endobj 40 0 obj <>stream In addition, U.S. law also limits the number of visas available in certain categories by country. and Saturday, 8 AM to 4 PM 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 But either wayany movement is progress! The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) allows citizens of participating countries* to travel to the United States without a visa for stays of 90 days or less, when they meet all requirements. You obtained a police certificate and submitted it to NVC more than one year ago; and. All traveling applicants required to participate will be named on the interview Appointment Letter you receive from the National Visa Center (NVC). Number of IV applicants whose cases are documentarily complete at NVC and ready for interview as of September 30 . External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. 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. Students unable to secure an interview date before their academic programs start date should work with their educational institution to update the permitted start date in SEVIS or defer initial enrollment to a later semester. Updated tax documents for 2021 (1040 and W2) for the petitioner and/or the joint sponsor. <> Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV) applications in all visa classes are processed. trailer For detailed information about your visa interview, please visit theU.S. Embassy or Consulate interview preparation instructionsof the city where you are having the interview. Need to change the interview date and time -Instructions to reschedule your appointment are available atU.S. Embassy or Consulate interview preparation instructions. H]K02ml"ul3M+Is.`LNa288 By No 1, Sixth Circular Road, Be forthcoming about your purpose and plans. You can review the eligibility requirements online. <>stream Q`c5%Yh+=ou4LbTH&qJLr"5Fr=bQ'FjR!w49 {W_6~f6h]8y3a?s; Your sponsor/petitioner does not attend the visa interview. startxref The United States Embassy and Consulates in Canada have resumed routine U.S. citizen services and nonimmigrant visa services . endstream endobj 45 0 obj <>stream Administrative processing takes additional time after the interview. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) prior to traveling to the United States. Applicant: A foreign citizen who is applying for a nonimmigrant or immigrant U.S. visa. The Department of State manages the visa process strictly but fairly in order to best protect the United States. The email (see below) didn't mention scheduling the interview for me. If you wish to remain on travel.state.gov, click the "cancel" message. Register for Courier Service/Other Pre-Interview Instructions, 3. 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. x]s8OU>J[k RsdvnvIajY$( vy=o/_\l/|wl|-y1ZW/?JT\0VX/?g>>-/8/*>^?9VB*]jS|g~` W~xI1g/0Yxxe"W]oZ)]Ya]x[#(=uJFS3]myh*qJeFS]>MdmOLN\LgzZM%.Mvj&/b5?8zy"[^r\:cVrRX{j']?qWUYP4IDT}Zu?n&|3+Mb4il)l=(? 0000000016 00000 n 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. 0000033817 00000 n 0000039592 00000 n 9 0 obj The date your petition was filed is called your priority date. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM <> Please visit ourList of U.S. Embassies and Consulatesfor country-specific medical examination instructions. You will receive instructions concerning interview preparation in the appointment letter that you will receive from the NVC. Recognizing how the lengthy appointment backlog in pending cases affects all of the thousands of families waiting for reunification, the consular section is not able to accommodate most requests forexpedited IV processing, and instead works to process all cases according to their priority date as rapidly as current resources permit. If the U.S. Embassy requests additional information or documentation from you, the consular officer will provide instructions on how to submit those to the embassy following your interview. Mi&Veyb5S!Sx5l^&RA_RD?(&d5]Xv4n5LdQJ\[PVR( ~T#)r#Hb$k)!4( BWg?trW/[(u Any x-rays taken will be given to you. This exam must be with an embassy-approved doctor, also referred to as the Panel Physician. Any fees paid to the U.S. government in support of your visa application(s) are nonrefundable. It's easy! You can read their publication Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants online. 0000004569 00000 n Support-Ghana@USTravelDocs.com. Swanlake, North Kaneshie You will use these numbers to log into our Consular Electronic Application Center (https://ceac.state.gov). Step 1: Schedule a medical exam in Ghana As soon as you receive your appointment date, you must schedule a medical exam in Ghana. (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.). Number of IV applicants whose cases are documentarily complete at NVC and ready for interview as of July 31 Number of documentarily complete IV applicants scheduled for August 2021 interview appointments Number of eligible IV applicants still pending the scheduling of an interview after August 2021 appointment scheduling was completed 547,193 DV applicants should be aware that visas are numerically limited and must be issued by September 30 of the program year. U.S. %%EOF Prior to the interview, ensure you have followed theU.S. Embassy or Consulate interview preparation instructions. Duplicate inquiries slow our ability to respond to you in a timely manner. Number of Visas Each Year is Limited in Some Categories. If you are adopted: Adoption papers or custody documents, and a photocopy. 24, Fourth Circular Rd., Cantonments, Accra. 0000033980 00000 n Police certificates of any country you've lived for more than one year. endobj Alerts and Messages for U.S. visitors to Ghana. Unexpired passport valid for six (6) months beyond your intended date of entry to the United States, Two (2), 2 x 2 (5cm x 5cm) color passport-size photographs of each person applying for a visa. We will post detailed and accurate information on visa requirements and application procedures on every Embassy and Consulate website. 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. The letter will include instructions on how to send those documents to the embassy. There may be a significant wait before the next available appointment, so please attempt to attend the date already assigned. How long does it take NVC to schedule interview 2020? 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. For travel to the United States on a temporary basis, including tourism, temporary employment, study and exchange. 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. The validity of all nonimmigrant visa payments (known as the MRV fee) made before October 1, 2022 has been extended until September 30, 2023. Case is still at NVC. 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 As soon as you receive your appointment date, you must schedule a medical exam in Ghana. If you are the petitioners stepchild: The. A consular officer will interview you (and accompanying family member beneficiaries) and determine whether or not youare eligible toreceive an immigrant visa. 0000002046 00000 n If so, sadly you may be waiting a while for an interview, there are alot of us that have been waiting for an interview, such as myself, I received that letter in 2-20 and have yet to receive an interview We most remain hopeful and patient, this can't continue forever! 11 0 obj After your interview the CR1 u wait for is scheduled between NVC and embassy. After receiving notification of a scheduled interview, please review and follow theprovided instructionscarefully to avoid delays in processing. . 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. Medical and humanitarian emergency traveler, we will expedite processing for those dealing with life threatening emergencies. 0000071733 00000 n A copy of your NVC interview letter . 0000006682 00000 n Ambassador to Ghana Virginia Palmer Marking One Year Since Russias Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine, The Spelling Bee 2023 National Finals Remarks by Deputy Chief of Mission Nicole Chulick, World AIDS Day Remarks by Ambassador Virginia E. 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, U.S. 5. 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. Yes, that is the normal procedure. When Will The NVC Schedule Your Visa Interview? Please schedule and attend a medical examination with one of these doctors before your interview. 0000053812 00000 n 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. In orderto provide efficient and equitable availability of consular services, it may be occasionally necessary for the consular section to reschedule some appointments already on the calendar for the coming weeks and months. The United States also requires tuberculosis (TB) testing for all applicants two years of age and older. If you are older than 16 years of age: The original police certificate from your country of current residence, any countrieswhere you lived for more than 12 months, and any country where you have been arrested. U.S. Visa: Reciprocity and Civil Documents by Country. You are about to leave travel.state.gov for an external website that is not maintained by the U.S. Department of State. U.S. 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. 8 0 obj send the medical report directly to the U.S. Embassy. You still live in the country that issued the police certificate. endstream endobj 41 0 obj <>stream Exams conducted by other physicians will not be accepted. More information on general medical requirements for U.S. immigrants is available here. 0000084157 00000 n A citizen of a foreign country who seeks to enter the United States generally must first obtain a U.S. visa, which is placed in the travelers passport, a travel document issued by the travelers country of citizenship. There is no guarantee that a visa will still be available on the date of your rescheduled interview. You must complete your medical examination, along with any required vaccinations,beforeyour scheduled visa interview date. Student, we will make every effort to ensure that you get an appointment and, if qualified, a visa in time to start classes. We will treat you with dignity and respect, even if we are unable to grant you a visa. Please Please put your VJ member name only. 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. 0000001076 00000 n LmoQS,iuApolOaZuskkCcf!;>LSn~ #GX?zK&e]xD`~'88OhPT& %PDF-1.7 % Priority dates are posted monthly on the Visa Bulletin,which providesup-to-date priority dates for cases NVC is processing. 0000001467 00000 n Failure to have listed an existing spouse or children at the time of your entry in the Diversity Visa lottery will result in the denial of your visa and visas for your family. They will be scheduled for a separate interview appointment. NVC received the petitions Aug end, 2019 Completed the Immigrant Visa application, paid fees and provided supporting documents on the ceac.state.gov. 31 0 obj <> endobj Frequently asked questions Visit theAccra Answers U.S Embassy Accra Consular Information and ServicePortal for more information on visa processing.

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