Do not put it in your checked luggage. 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. *=QhEvPJ|O^O}:.)$OcOh7W-?s3pdKABGiMD22c./&V5wko7HL. W5|)Q8GM`02_b1ss;%5|g=I;4&&R4En)1B^ nUh5// vF If you do, you will lose your status as a Lawful Permanent Resident. Payment in cash of the $330 Diversity Visa Application Fee for each visa applicant. Nii Amar Koranteng Street Any photocopies provided may be kept. If you should have received a response per the timeframes below, please contact us using our public inquiry form. NVC cannot predict when Consular Sections will resume routine services, or when your case will be scheduled for an interview. Certain international travelers may be eligible to travel to the United States without a visa if they meet the requirements for visa-free travel. After the National Visa Center (NVC) schedules your visa interviewappointment, they will send you, your petitioner, and your agent/attorney (if applicable) an email noting the appointment date and time. Once your card is issued, you should not stay outside of the United States for more than one year. Learn more about quality higher-education opportunities in the U.S. that you will not find anywhere else in the world. You should contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate directly to arrange separate interviews, if needed. All fees may be paid in cash, U.S. dollars, or Ghanaian Cedis. 2'=gK%S`W8bf 2tz|#TItB]A]L*iQt)Zz0"TS5I2JjUeNBE*1T X|Q5uJK0?yUF The consular officer will not be able to complete the processing of your visa. Visas - U.S. Embassy in Ghana 0000002046 00000 n endstream You, your spouse, and any qualified unmarried children immigrating with you, must participate in the interview. Any visitor who declines to be screened by U.S. Embassy security personnel will be unable to enter the embassy. Only a physician accredited by the U.S. Consulate can perform this exam. On your initial E-DV application, you must have correctly entered your marital status. endstream endobj 42 0 obj <>stream USCIS Immigrant Fee All individuals who are issued immigrant visas overseas must pay an Immigrant Fee to U.S. x}|En-nH$@PB,iM B rf lO<=E;$gw~gg3}g8c..(*gw3T\0NtUPvQMOz!A;xy[|;c3Mc-9xC"{5.Z HX%5{jV6(\Tf.dI,o{cWv(sbF} LC_~QOs/ Cb 4. The first step in this processing is the creation of your case in our system. The consular officer will let you know how and when to pick up your passport and visa. Childrens Issues In the United States, children are required to have certain vaccinations before they can enroll in school. If these three items are all true, you must bring a more recent police certificate to the interview: For employment-based visa applications: Letter from your U.S. employer dated less than one month ago. Failure to bring all required documents to the interview may cause delay or denial of the visa. HMk19&fDpBkPzXD~iB0$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\+ 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(? 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. You are about to leave travel.state.gov for an external website that is not maintained by the U.S. Department of State. By Before inquiring about the status of administrative processing, please wait at least 60 days after your interview. Schedule and Complete a Medical Examination. U.S. Consulate Lagos, Nigeria The U.S. Consulate in Lagos, Nigeria, is currently working at a limited capacity. You are about to leave travel.state.gov for an external website that is not maintained by the U.S. Department of State. Before your interview, you will need to attend a medical examination with an authorized physician. For foreign citizens who want to live permanently in the United States. Case is still at NVC. 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? 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. Accra is still not scheduling appointments at this time and we are in the queue for an interview. If you have any questions concerning your application before the interview is scheduled, please contact the NVC.. ) n:>0; @V0c=ie,! H NVC will begin pre-processing your case by asking you to pay the appropriate fees in CEAC. 4 0 obj Cases are not sent to the consulate until after NVC has scheduled the interview. A copy of your NVC interview letter . HSMK@/c[t2dJU Priority dates are posted monthly on the Visa Bulletin,which providesup-to-date priority dates for cases NVC is processing. !6v bCB1SR,}31QsnoG64Ew|Mftm,L5wuEMF,N!Z yMVq>,8R#FCM*&iuZJfq#g)zg)ORecDYF!, Lp}MN2qSw&TKCK\5o0Wo(h lA Cantonments, Accra We will provide information on non-immigrant appointment waiting times at every Embassy and Consulate posted on. The latest updates for U.S. Embassies and Consulates, including operating status of the Consular Section, can be found athttps://usembassy.gov. and Saturday, 8 AM to 4 PM 0000054069 00000 n 0000002676 00000 n <> <> You must pay all medical examination fees, including x-ray and blood test fees, directly to the examining physician. If you do not contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate within one year of receiving your interview appointment letter, your case may be terminated and your immigrant visa petition cancelled, and any fees paid will not be refunded. 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 Not nicknames or real names whatever your VJ name is. endobj U.S. Visa: Reciprocity and Civil Documents by Country. 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. The email (see below) didn't mention scheduling the interview for me. 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. 0000034302 00000 n If the name you put on form to be added to spreadsheet comes up not found, you will not be added to the spreadsheet. 0000032835 00000 n If you are unable to attend your appointment, please emailConsularAccra@state.govas soon as possible. 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. You are about to leave travel.state.gov for an external website that is not maintained by the U.S. Department of State. When your examination is completed, the doctor willsend the medical report directly to the U.S. Embassy. 0000001076 00000 n LmoQS,iuApolOaZuskkCcf!;>LSn~ #GX?zK&e]xD`~'88OhPT& Phone: +233 (0)302 784 772, +233 (0)302 784 773, +233 (0)302 784 774 or +233 (0)595 014 334, Holy Trinity Medical Centre Please schedule and attend a medical examination prior to your visa interview, and gather the required documents. Step 1: Schedule a medical exam in Ghana As soon as you receive your appointment date, you must schedule a medical exam in Ghana. 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.
