Cori_corde: Thanks again for this thread. My dad and brother were coming from the US on Saturday. While chatting with the Customs/Border officer (I don't know what they're officially called), the officer didn't stamp his passport but stamped my brother's- although their photographs and other biometrics were taken.

Will this pose a problem in the future? I mean, without the stamp, is there any proof of his going to the US? Just in case he wishes to re-apply and he tells the Visa Officer he had been to the US before, is there any way to prove this without the official stamp?

I hope you understand my question; I couldn't really find a better way to put it.

blawi1: Great job you're doing here. Thank you.

VisaOfficer:

The U.S. Government absolutely does not require security bonds. I would be rather suspicious of anyone who requires you to pay before issuing an invitation letter -- that sounds a bit odd. Is the team asking you to pay, or is it an agent? If it's an agent, personally, I wouldn't pay. Sounds like a scam to me.

You can apply for a B-1 (business visitor) visa. Here are the rules for professional athletes traveling on the B-1:

Receives no salary or income from a U.S.-based company/entity, other than prize money for participation in a tournament or sporting event.
Try-outs for a professional team, but cannot remain in US playing on US team.
Athletes or team members who seek to enter the United States as members of a foreign based team in order to compete with another sports team shall be admitted provided:
(1) The foreign athlete and the foreign sports team have their principal place of business or activity in a foreign country;
(2) The income of the foreign based team and the salary of its players are principally accrued in a foreign country; and(
3) The foreign-based sports team is a member of an international sports league or the sporting activities involved have an international dimension.

ComputerLaptop:

It is a football scouting organization (Sky Square Soccer Camp)based in North Carolina.
Their aim is to help you realize your dream to becoming a professional soccer player. Sky Square Soccer Camp will provide you with the opportunity to show Scouts and Coaches from Soccer Clubs, that you have the ability to compete in a Professional level.

Though, the camping are not only situated in the U.S, also in other European countries like; Finland,Norway,Denmark,Canada and i have chosen to be given a trial in the U.S.

I have actually applied, paid the registration fee, the hotel, done my insurance and all necessary feats. But my only problem now is the Security Bond which i have no clue about, as this was not originally listed during my registration.

I honestly don't want to think this organization, does not mean right in their ways. Thank you once more sir.

justwise:

You just wasted your money, they are bunch of scammers http://www.scamwarners.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=60976

http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Sky-square-soccer-camp-is-4371400.S.203078037

VisaOfficer:

Greetiings! Based on what you've written, your friend does qualify for the dropbox. Every day some dropbox applicants are randomly chosen to be interviewed, but the chances of that are slim. If your friend is chosen to be interviewed, I think (based on what you've written) that her chances of obtaining a new visa are good. It's true that she intends to immigrate in the future, but she also has a very strong travel history. Based just on what's written here, my sense is that she should be all right.

ComputerLaptop:

The lord is my Shepherd . I suspected this via their responses to me and i had to pause a bit to ascertain the authenticity of that company . Thank you Mr Justwise. God bless you.

Thanks too Mr V.O. God bless you too. You guys are saving lives here.

Na wa oo

igbankebabe: ^^^^^ can these scam mists not be reported?? Especially since they have their bank details to trace them with..

igbankebabe: Good morning VO, well done on your dedication to answer each and everyone of us. God bless you.

I have an NIV question..

If a Nigerian university undergraduate with a UK visiting visa (first) wants to apply to visit his brother in law in the us after seeing his sister ( so would buy a round ticket if given a us visa), what his chances? He actually hasn't travelled before. He has all his school documents and will be sponsored by brother inlaw for the us leg of the travel.

Thanks

successtee: Well-done visa officer, kindly help with all documents required for dropbox visa application. Thank you.

VisaOfficer:

Here comes one of my unhelpful answers: It depends... there are too many factors... etc. I would think that having the UK visa would be a point in his favor. If he has no previous refusals and no other red flags, I'd guess it will all come down to how credible he is in the interview. I'd imagine being a student would help -- that's a tie. But it's impossible to say without interviewing him in person. (It does sound like he has a good chance.)

wildeberry:

Thank you VO, if it is a person's first US visa application. But he has previously UK visa denials.. Does this count? a UK denial for a US visa application?

uist: Hello VO, Today we hard our interview, but it wasn't successful. i was denied visa me and my wife.

The VO ask my wife if she has travel before and my wife told him yes, and the VO ask where she visited in New Zealand, and my wife couldn't answer, and my wife failed to answer so many question, which gave the VO negative though about what we fill on the application form, and doubts us.

My question is, how would one know if he/she has been barred for US VISA? especially when the VO notice that you lied during the interview? Please i need advice because the VO NEW my wife LIED during the interview, does that mean me and my wife has been barred for US visa?

osashilton: Pls I want to find out my chances, my mum was a dvlottery winner 5yrs ago, now she is applying for citizenship and wants to file for me, considering my age now that I am 29years, what are my chances and how long is the filing process now puting my age as a factor. Thank you

uist: Hello VO! Today we hard our interview, but it wasn't successful. i was denied visa me and my wife. I need your advice

... He knew that we lied about our application!!!, and i am really scared if we have been barred from getting a US visa!!!

The VO ask my wife if she has travel before and my wife told him yes, and the VO ask where she visited in New Zealand, and my wife couldn't answer, and my wife failed to answer so many question, which gave the VO negative though about what we fill on the application form, and doubts us.

My question is, how would one know if he/she has been barred for getting a US VISA? especially when the VO notice that you lied during the interview? Please i need advice because the VO KNEW that we both LIED during the interview, does that mean me and my wife has been barred for US visa?

ComputerLaptop:

The lord is my Shepherd . I suspected this via their responses to me and i had to pause a bit to ascertain the authenticity of that company . Thank you Mr Justwise. God bless you.

Thanks too Mr V.O. God bless you too. You guys are saving lives here.

Na wa oo

VisaOfficer:

Greetiings! Based on what you've written, your friend does qualify for the dropbox. Every day some dropbox applicants are randomly chosen to be interviewed, but the chances of that are slim. If your friend is chosen to be interviewed, I think (based on what you've written) that her chances of obtaining a new visa are good. It's true that she intends to immigrate in the future, but she also has a very strong travel history. Based just on what's written here, my sense is that she should be all right.

VisaOfficer:

For a dropbox application, you still need to make an appointment online (a renewal appointment). Then come to the Consulate on the appointment date with the passport, appointment confirmation page, and receipt as proof of payment. Best of luck!

justwise:

You just wasted your money, they are bunch of scammers http://www.scamwarners.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=60976

http://www.linkedin.com/groups/Sky-square-soccer-camp-is-4371400.S.203078037

VisaOfficer:

THOSE NOGOODNIKS! I knew something was fishy! I'm going to shoot an e-mail to North Carolina law enforcement and see if they'll follow up. If there's anything that can be done, I'll let you all know, right away!

VisaOfficer:

Greetings! Your chances are excellent. In fact, unless you have a criminal history or some other ineligibility, I can't think why you'd have a problem. If you're unmarried, your mother can file for you before she becomes a citizen; if she's a citizen, it doesn't matter if you're married or single (although it will take longer if you're married). You can check out the various visa categories and priority dates at http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/bulletin/bulletin_1360.html .

F2B - unmarried child of a Legal Permanent Resident
F1 - unmarried child (over 21) of a U.S. citizen
F3 - married child of a U.S. citizen

uist: Hello VO! Today we hard our interview, but it wasn't successful. i was denied visa me and my wife. I need your advice

VO: Can i have your application and passport
Me: Handed it to him
VO: Have you been denied US visa before
Me: Yes
VO: where
Me: iN Belgrade (Serbia)
Vo: What where u doing in Serbia
Me: Was studying there
VO: What did you study there
Me: Computer Science And Engineering
VO: How long did you stay in Serbia
Me: Two Years
VO: What Certificate where u given
Me: Diploma
VO: Which country have u visited
Me: I name them, 10 countries
VO: What do you do?
Me: I deal on Electronics
Vo: Where did you buy them
Me: From United Kingdom
VO: but there is no UK visa on your passport
Me: I have not been to UK, i order from the company that supply me
VO: How do you pay them
Me: Via wire transfer
VO: Turn to my wife now "Have you travel before"
MY WIFE: yes, Germany, Ghana, Dubai, and New Zealand
VO: You mean New Zealand? Where did you visit in New Zealand?
My Wife: She Couldn't answer, her mount was
VO: ask her again, and started typing
Mywife: Her mount was sealed, she has no idea
VO: How long did you stay in New Zealand?
Mywife: She couldn't anaswer, and she later said 2005
Vo: Who did you visit in New Zealand
Mywife: My sister
VO: How did she go to New Zealand
Mywife: through her husband
VO: Where did you work
Mywife: Alaba in't market lagos
VO: How long have you been married?
Mywife: One year
VO: Have you lost a passport before
Mywife: Yes
VO: where
Mywife: On transit in Ghana
VO: How did it happen
Mywife: On my way to the airport we where attack by arm robbers
VO: where were you transiting to?
Mywife: From Nigeria to Ghana
VO: Have you travel to wit your husband before?
Mywife: Yes! we travel together to Dubai
VO: how many days youy want to spend in US?
Mywife: 6DAY
VO: TO ME NOW, What is your highest level of Education
Me: BSc
VO: But you said you have diploma,
Me: No i mean post graduate diploma
VO: ok
VO: what model of computer you buy from UK
Me: I was confused, and i said HP, TOSHIBA, DELL 2012 mODEL
vo: He took out finger printer, me & my wife
VO: Sorry look for else where for Vacation.

He knew that we lied about our application!!!, and i am really scared if we have been barred from getting a US visa!!!

The VO ask my wife if she has travel before and my wife told him yes, and the VO ask where she visited in New Zealand, and my wife couldn't answer, and my wife failed to answer so many question, which gave the VO negative though about what we fill on the application form, and doubts us.

My question is, how would one know if he/she has been barred for getting a US VISA? especially when the VO notice that you lied during the interview? Please i need advice because the VO KNEW that we both LIED during the interview, does that mean me and my wife has been barred for US visa?