Please be prepared to discuss your medical history, medications you are taking, and current treatments you are undergoing. stream It is important that you bring all required original documents to your interview. You must pay all medical examination fees, including x-ray and blood test fees, directly to the examining physician. Visa applicants are reminded to apply early for their visas, well in advance of the anticipated travel date. A consular officer will interview you (and accompanying family member beneficiaries) and determine whether or not youare eligible toreceive an immigrant visa. 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. Below are additional instructions that apply only to DV applicants. Answers to many common questions can be found using our self-service tools. 0000005778 00000 n Medical and humanitarian emergency traveler, we will expedite processing for those dealing with life threatening emergencies. How long does it take for NVC to send Interview Letter 2020? The date your petition was filed is called your priority date. This is the official website of the U.S. Embassy in Ghana. 0000002097 00000 n 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. ` ufO.dG)l.R-Bz~C@2i7@&*%Hh(q):;C;Keo2@ & )!Z3^[kXlZx\}fj/090`L|!aZ@ For limited categories, the availability of immigrant visa numbers depends on the date your petition was filed and the number of others waiting for the same visa category. 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. Any photocopies provided may be kept. 0000054069 00000 n There is no guarantee that a visa will still be available on the date of your rescheduled interview. 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. Learn more about quality higher-education opportunities in the U.S. that you will not find anywhere else in the world. Payment in cash of the $330 Diversity Visa Application Fee for each visa applicant. [-la[SL-1?k-la[-la[1~?-la[-la[64X`{F ]w- I pray it just continues. This fee is for processing your residency status and printing your Permanent Resident Card. 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). RG1[4ZTBKP}K3}I+T[+~`6@q\}-W06: S8emB&\'"04F0&&DE`hL=uzi\=^_juqw!8tGZcu"y,YT7I|:]Re-kEsejmHq&AmOpJs3VBFP/K_ewMmu=-S>' }h To determine which cases NVC is currently reviewing, please refer to theNVC Timeframes pageon the right navigation bar. Where to find Civil Documents. DV applicants should be aware that visas are numerically limited and must be issued by September 30 of the program year. Any visitor who declines to be screened by U.S. Embassy security personnel will be unable to enter the embassy. For further information about how to arrange for your medical examination click Medical Examination. 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. 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. 0000002209 00000 n 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. All visitors to the U.S. Embassy in Accra must follow certain security procedures. You obtained a police certificate and submitted it to NVC more than one year ago; and. We will use the limited time available for theinterview to get as full a picture as possible of your travel plans and intentions. The consular section will open additional appointments in the coming weeks and months according to estimated staffing and capacity. [-la[-la[-la[MXaL !~:x6zAgYjX=f6 eO6lvb;P1jj'}Vw}9VUK!__>xcMyn=~:_/Ku|E,3 <> 0000033076 00000 n a8jq"k),~g}TGBx'3''0=ApQ9Y7lo;glBy1j?Y+ n'cn[=+-UwyAnR[/dIz"',Z$_|hx JVz=QD$GI9n INyO&ZjjS+J/T7]FYRxSo0su "z r Sf You are about to leave travel.state.gov for an external website that is not maintained by the U.S. Department of State. There is no requirement the interview must occur during the 365-day period. I also hope that itisthe Ghana Embassy requesting the applications. Getting a Green Card Your Form I-551 Permanent Resident Card, also known as a green card, will be automatically mailed to the address in the United States that you write in your visa application form. HSMk0tzPmY:vv;CgI'$'=gI}R*)OZ 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. 0000039749 00000 n 0000072003 00000 n Priority dates are posted monthly on the Visa Bulletin,which providesup-to-date priority dates for cases NVC is processing. After your exam, thePanel Physicianwill either send the exam results directly to the embassy or give you a sealed envelope. 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. Your visa valid interview letter or printed email. 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. #CHM%+5,ab If you are unable to attend your appointment, please emailConsularAccra@state.govas soon as possible. 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. Frequently asked questions 0000001653 00000 n Your visa cannot be extended and all fees are nonrefundable. 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. 0000002510 00000 n Travel to the United States is welcomed and encouraged. <> 0000001476 00000 n The only people exempt from paying this fee are: children entering the United States under the Hague Process, returning residents, and people traveling on a fianc(e) (K) visa. This means that even if USCIS approves an immigrant visa petition for you, you may not get an immigrant visa number immediately. 0000000016 00000 n The particular constraints vary based on local conditions and restrictions, but include local and national lockdowns; travel restrictions; host country quarantine regulations; and measures taken by our embassies and consulates to contain the spread of COVID-19. 1 0 obj You are about to leave travel.state.gov for an external website that is not maintained by the U.S. Department of State. It has been there since March 2020. 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. The medical report must be less than six (6) months old when you enter the United States as an immigrant. Failure to bring all required documents to the interview may cause delay or denial of the visa. 0000039592 00000 n It's below your profile picture!! If you should have received a response per the timeframes below, please contact us using our public inquiry form. 0000002046 00000 n You will have to gather the missing items and provide them to the embassy or consulate, and may have to come for additional interviews. Once USCIS sends your I-797 approval notice, they will send your approved petition to the National Visa Center (NVC) for processing. Ambassador to Ghana Virginia E. Palmer, Deputy Chief of Mission Nicole Chulick, Exercise Flintlock 2023 Demonstration Ambassador Palmers Remarks, Statement from U.S. 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. 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. If you have any questions concerning your application before the interview is scheduled, please contact the NVC.. au/_%5-\0q^C}9fN:e[R\TX0?Q#G6tHN~33z{:leGFTbwI3Ye'8j9NJ.pVkGd1%T{$:GQng"W7+i] r8@mEn2Yi U.S. Visa: Reciprocity and Civil Documents by Country. H[k@qziBZMH(BY(cR)1%xo+ZaQVm^L^`-Nl"RqBYzMo"mTxI?w)ft&Koi @&' Information for New Immigrants Please visit the USCIS web page for helpful information on moving to the United States. %:Ag\y'hO/|^PY;b"zL`Nidp@V@FrVUhB@=*:@=[:q$tI:#3|m7.l!DM~G-n/,~z+ :{ cr Zj4Vk\dHW_d*(hUqVVUWs4AL6+pk] okj\x(6uV|mMOz l}$1xX~`af7#?uY 0eC|]NuGt(lmeTc.n']0-'NW{g~s "E.:Ysg+"e=g\F~S8o*G,@b@DQ~fk8.-!B=Xh6O44uJMEwmw)B5AX. 0000000862 00000 n lhmuM3Ogi^Z&@wIpm>WpVyv`8wM&(?x1AoL When additional documents are requested, the consular officer will give you a refusal letter that asks you to submit additional documents. Nonimmigrant Visa (NIV) applications in all visa classes are processed. No. The visa applicant may also be referred as a beneficiary for petition based visas. The United States also requires tuberculosis (TB) testing for all applicants two years of age and older. <>>> No worries. We will explain the reason for any visa denial to you. We are an Ir1keep checking your emails, Ghana is back! 31 0 obj <> endobj It is your responsibility to schedule a medical exam with one of the doctors listed below before your visa interview appointment at the U.S. Embassy. 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. The purpose of your intended travel and other facts will determine what type of visa is required under U.S. immigration law. %%EOF Student, we will make every effort to ensure that you get an appointment and, if qualified, a visa in time to start classes. You will use these numbers to log into our Consular Electronic Application Center ( https://ceac.state.gov ). Good to see movement from NVC to Ghana finally. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies 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. 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. 0000001467 00000 n You should not have your exam until your interview has been scheduled. <> endobj I just got off the phone with NVC and she said the same sad old story they have said for almost a good year. This includes your natural children, your spouses children, or children you have formally adopted in accordance with the laws of your country. You are about to leave travel.state.gov for an external website that is not maintained by the U.S. Department of State. Additionally, you must have listed ALL of your living children who are unmarried and under 21 years old. If you wish to remain on travel.state.gov, click the "cancel" message. Be forthcoming about your purpose and plans. 0000032835 00000 n Read our interview guidelines to learn about any special actions that you need to take before your visa interview. 4 0 obj 0000038845 00000 n 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. 567oAC XH]'= gyA7C* I2hf{Nw\K7:4? 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. You must carry it with you. I realize that my application is probably moving from one pile to the next and the wait could still be significant. Nii Amar Koranteng Street endobj Interview Preparation Travel.State.Gov > U.S. A copy of your NVC interview letter . Please send your email to support-ghana@ustraveldocs.com. No 1, Sixth Circular Road, All traveling applicants required to participate will be named on the interview Appointment Letter you receive from the National Visa Center (NVC). After a year and half of waiting, I think youre good. H9OA?9& "$T _0+{b)Ae\"(C)P_+&:@NcaCKui"Nm7ZG[S. The latest updates for U.S. Embassies and Consulates, including operating status of the Consular Section, can be found athttps://usembassy.gov. 0000001866 00000 n %PDF-1.7 % 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. We are committed to the essential openness for which the United States has always been known. Welcome to the United States: A Guide for New Immigrants. Akai House Clinic Applicant: A foreign citizen who is applying for a nonimmigrant or immigrant U.S. visa. We ask that you make a subsequent inquiry only if you do not receive a response to your email within our published timeframe above. 0:00 / 5:59 When Will The NVC Schedule Your Visa Interview? Support-Ghana@USTravelDocs.com. You will receive instructions concerning interview preparation in the appointment letter that you will receive from the NVC. Ambassador to Ghana Virginia E. Palmer, Deputy Chief of Mission Nicole Chulick, Exercise Flintlock 2023 Demonstration Ambassador Palmers Remarks, Statement from U.S. When and how to Contact NVC. xQK0I CYA|(cnnI}pFywYqN04hCaa=Jo If you wish to remain on travel.state.gov, click the "cancel" message. Please follow the steps below before your immigrant visa interview at the U.S. Embassy in Accra, Ghana. Omgfinally we have been dq'd since 2-21-20 and have been waiting for an interview for almost 2 years! Any applicant under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult bearing government-issued photo identification (passport, drivers license, or ECOWAS / Ghana ID card). Yes, that is the normal procedure. 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.