So David and I have started the process of trying to get him an immigrant visa to the U.S. We're still not sure we're going about it the right way, but for now, all we can do is wait and see.
Our first step was to fill out some forms, copy my passport & birth certificate and our marriage certificate, get some passport photos taken at our favourite photo studio (Goldfinger), ask my parents to write a personal check, bundle all the documents together, and send them by DHL to the U.S. embassy in Accra, Ghana.
Why Ghana?
We're not actually sure, but this is what a friend of ours had told us, so we're trying it. We sent the documents four weeks ago, so now we're just waiting. The next stage will likely be extremely lengthy and complicated, but as we haven't gotten there yet, there's not much we can do. There is something we've started to process that we can do ahead of time (we think), but David is so nervous about the process that he won't let me write about it. *sigh*
So we're waiting--as patiently as we possibly can. We have no idea whether this will take six months or six years. But I have confidence in the efficiency of the U.S. immigration services. There's hope for us somewhere.
I would have thot Abuja will be your best bet since you guys are in Jos. Then u can take a trip there if he needs to be interviewd. Ghana is a long haul but then if he needs to be interview it will be an opportunity to see Ghana( but if the baby is here by then travelling with an infant will have its own challenge also)
ReplyDeletei think you should stop listening to people and friend when it comes to these issues. You go to the US embassy ( your are a citizen remember ) and demand to know the procedure for applying for an immigrant visa for your husband. It should be that easy I want to believe. sorry my comment is almost becoming a post.