tanzii:
Dear V.O,
I have a visa that expired in August 2012, and according to new rules on the drop box system, i believe i am still within the four year gap to use the drop box system, is it necessary to attach bank statements and other supporting documents while making the drop box renewal?

UNIXLover:
Hello VO,
I got F1 stamped in December but unfortunately was unable to travel because my wife got sick (We got married in December shortly after my Visa was approved ). Now I got my admission deffer-ed and got a new I-20 form and also told the school about my wife as dependent. my Question is:
Do i need to re-apply for another Visa considering that I am going to the same school with same Program ?
Can my wife appear with me for her F2 and would this not affect the chances of my Visa being denied?

abujaniv:
Hello Nairaland -

Yesterday at the U.S. Consulate, two visa officers and the head of Education USA spent an hour talking about the student visa process. You can check out the video here


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iRU3M_VYLA

Regards,
Nigeria NIV Team

dotcomnamename:


VO,

What is the requirements for US tourist visa for Children under the age of 18 who will be accompanied by adult? Are the children the main applicants or the adult that will accompany them?

Thanks

tjwolex:
Good day VO, please I need an expert advice here. I was denied an F1 visa today in Lagos.
I applied for a language course in ESL because I work as a teacher of ESL in a non-English speaking country.
I am still perplexed as to why the VO denied my visa. Although I filled in my application that I wasn't working at the moment because I didn't bring my contract of employment letter with me to Nigeria as I never thought I would be needing it. However, I have made plans for it to be mailed to me.
Please, advise me on how my re-application should go. I really need to go through this course because it is compulsory that I go through such periodic courses at my place of work. The course starts on the 6th of June and I intend to reapply.
What and what should I do differently this time around?

abujaniv:


Hello dotcomnamename,

Minors typically qualify with their parents or guardians.

Regards,
Nigeria NIV Team

dotcomnamename:


Dear VO,

Thank you for your reply. However, I still don't get it. I saw this on your website- Personal Appearance Waiver ''Applicants under the age of 14 years of age or over 79 years of age may apply for their visa by mail''.

Does it mean the accompany adult may also apply by mail along with the minors? You may wish to check this out sir http://dublin.usembassy.gov/non-immigrant_visas/personal-appearance-waiver.html

Thanks

abujaniv:


Hello flowing12,

Read what you just wrote. You were barred from reentering our country for five years. Please do not waste your family's money by applying within that five-year period. To be frank, if you have a history of being turned around or deported, it would be in your interest to consider traveling to other countries.

Regards,
Abuja NIV Team

Hilda2016:
Ma/Sir,

I was denied early this year for B1/b2 visa, purpose visit on the ground of section 214(b).
Its three months now and I wish to re-apply again with my family purpose : for a summer vacation.

Are my on the right part?
Thanks

job23:
dear VO,my brother travelled to new york on the 20th of this month for a conference and to shop for his forthcoming wedding but he was asked to withdraw is application at port of entry jfk airport and his visa was cancelled on 1-275 ground 212(a)7.
what can he do?
is the visa still valid?
when can he reapply?

ezigbozi:
Dear VO,

In my Case I lied about being pregnant at my Interview in 2014. This was because I was worried that I will be turned down. I was giving the Visa and I travelled later in the year to have my baby. When I arrived in the US (Houston), my conversation with the POE was really smooth (I was initially nervous because of the previous lie i told), we had a friendly chat and it ended with an advise for me to make sure I keep my zero receipts. (I was so happy and relived and immediately shared my successful entry with my family) I took his advise and ensured that I got all the receipts before I returned home. Last month, I visited the US for a short vacation. My conversation with POE was also smooth (philadelphia) , he asked, 'why are you here', I replied on a vacation, he asked who I will be staying with and I replied a friend,he took my biometrics, stamped 6 months stay on my Passport and asked me to enjoy my stay. Moving out of that area, I went on to claim my luggage and after that there was another point of check like a second POE (I assume this was just to check food items/contraband). I openned my suitcases for the checks, and in the course of the check, the officer discovered my file of Zero Bal receipts for by previous baby,(I'm expecting again) he also discovered the 'fit to fly' travel certificate that was given to me at the Nigerian airport. He immediately looked up and asked 'Are you pregnant?' I replied yes, he asked 'How far gone' i replied 14 weeks and then he put aside those documents and continued with the search, when he was done searching. He moved back to his computer with my documents and passports in his possession. (He seemed to have searched my info)Then he turned to me and said 'you mentioned at your interview in 2014 that you were not pregnant when you were asked, how come you came back to have a baby later that year'?, I was startled then he went on to say 'you must have known you were pregnant at that time' I did not see this coming at all,I thought that lie had disappeared I stared at him for about 40 secs and then retorted that I paid all my bills,and I did not owe anything. His response, 'I can see that you do not owe but it does not change the fact that you lied at your interview'. Fast forward, he asked me to wait there and then he was gone with all my documents for over 30mins. He came back to his computer typed in some info and stamped over the last POE's stamp. He voided the last stay limit of 6 months and reduced it to 1 month. To be honest, I only came for a short visit to rest and plan for my September trip. I was not intending to stay till my due date ,I am not my own Boss yet and wouldn't have been able to stay out of work for that long. I'm only entitled to 90 working days for maternity leave. I am still terrified by that experience. My Family has advised that i send a 'change of intent letter' to the Consulate. I now understand the importance of being honest, I am really worried. although, My Visa will still be valid by the time I am ready to travel in Sept. I would like to set things right to avoid tension on arrival. Should I go ahead to send the 'change of intent letter'? Kindly advise. Thank you

ikaboy:
Hello people!

Thanks for the good job u doing here. Permit me to drop my inquiries here.

1. I have a B1/B2 visa bid to expire in June. I am currently in Nigeria and want to renew. Do i have to wait for its expiration before i renew. NB: i intend using dropbox method.

2. Again, my status has changed as i just got married. I have my marriage cert and change of name already. In filling my application do i have to indicate my new status and name especially as my passport is having my old status.

3. Lastly, i equally have a new passport, i guess i will be making use of the new passport number even though my profile is bearing the old passport number??


I await your responses.

Thank you.

One Love!

mike1994reds:
hello ABUJANIV;
i already scheduled an appontment with my passport only to find out that my passport will expire in less than six month. i'm already making plans to get a renewed passport. but how do go the d embassy with two passport will this not be a red flag for me? i already scheduled appointment with a passport that will expire in less than six month. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i'm scared!

abujaniv:

Dear Vo,
Thank you for your swift reply. I will do as advised,Kindly clarify if you mean that I apply for a medical Visa as my B1/B2 Visa is still valid. Thank you

Hello ezigbozi,

You should not send a letter to the Consulate as we are not able to add anything to your case in that manner. If you travel on your current visa, you may once again have problems at the POE, especially if you are visibly pregnant when you return as you mentioned you plan to have your next child there as well. You could pay for a new appointment and schedule a fresh interview with an officer to show your paid-in-full receipts and to officially state your purpose of travel and explain your previous visits, but that is also not guaranteed. Lying to consular officers or hiding a true purpose of travel will never end well, even if not on the first trip.

Regards,
Nigeria NIV Team

abujaniv:


Hello ikaboy,

You can apply for Dropbox even if your valid visa has yet to expire. You should fill out the DS 160 to accurately reflect your current status and name and if you have changed your name and have a new PPT, you should include your old PPT with your new PPT when you submit your documents to DHL.

Regards,
Nigeria NIV Team