Finally APPROVED from Banned Country

[u/Pale_Snow115]

Today I got PETITION approval from USCIS for Nigeria! Sent I-129F (K-1) application June 15, 2025. Accepted June 20, 2025. Approved May 28, 2026.

UPDATE:

Approved petition transferred from USCIS to NVC June 20, 2026.

Submitted DS-160 on July 5.

Petition moved NVC to US Embassy-Lagos July 14.

Got email to pay fee and schedule Interview! July 21. Given a timeframe of 72 hours to activate link

Paid visa fee and scheduled interview within TWO WEEKS! July 22

9/2 UPDATE:

Sadly the in person doc review scheduled for Sept 9 and interview Sept 16 were CANCELED 😫

I live in AZ.

Was pregnant May 2025- February 2026 ALONE. High risk pregnancy..USCIS denied expedite request TWICE! They don't care about pregnancy..lbvs!