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Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by Nobody: 1:11pm On Jul 01, 2015 |
Why Do the Embassy keep one in Dark? When he or she is put in Administrative Processing Required?? |
Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 1:24pm On Jul 01, 2015 |
Hello Nairaland, In less than an hour we're going to be here to answer your B1/B2 visa questions. Join us today from 2pm to 3pm (WAT) as we discuss visiting the US for tourism and business. Have any questions? Post them now! We look forward to chatting with you shortly. Regards, Abuja NIV Team 1 Like
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Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by irnaf(f): 1:34pm On Jul 01, 2015 |
Many thanks for reaching out to a lot of us via this channel. My 2 year BI/B2 visa expires in February 2016. During the expiration period, I will be studying in the UK for my PhD ending in 2019 but I will be doing my research and field studies mainly in Nigeria. How can I renew my visa and what documentation do i require? Thank you |
Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by Nobody: 1:37pm On Jul 01, 2015 |
What is administrative processing 221 (g)? |
Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 1:57pm On Jul 01, 2015 |
nigeriainfo: Dear nigeriainfo, All system issues have been resolved in Abuja and Lagos. We apologize for the inconvenience. Regards, Abuja NIV Team |
Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 1:57pm On Jul 01, 2015 |
Papiyandrix: Dear @Papiyandrix, You can call, Skype, chat, or email us by visiting the following link: http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ng/ng-main-contactus.asp Regards, Abuja NIV Team |
Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 1:57pm On Jul 01, 2015 |
flodave: Dear flodave, If you're having problems with the portal, please reach out to our call center. You can call, Skype, chat, or email us by visiting the following link: http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ng/ng-main-contactus.asp Regards, Abuja NIV Team |
Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 1:59pm On Jul 01, 2015 |
eaadegboye: Dear eaadegboye, A B1/B2 visa is appropriate. Regards, Abuja NIV Team |
Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 1:59pm On Jul 01, 2015 |
Wadosky: Dear Wadosky, Thank you very much for your question. The Consular Officer may or may not to ask to see your supporting documents at your interview. Consular Officers are trained to make decisions based on the interview alone. That said, if they ask to see your documents then you can explain to them the mistake at the time of the interview. Regards, Abuja NIV Team |
Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 2:00pm On Jul 01, 2015 |
AbusM: Dear @AbusM, You will need to submit a separate application and schedule an interview. Regards, Abuja NIV Team |
Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 2:01pm On Jul 01, 2015 |
davj50: Dear @davj50, You can call, Skype, chat, or email us by visiting the following link: http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ng/ng-main-contactus.asp Regards, Abuja NIV Team |
Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by irnaf(f): 2:02pm On Jul 01, 2015 |
Many thanks for reaching out to a lot of us via this channel. My 2 year BI/B2 visa expires in February 2016. During the expiration period, I will be studying in the UK for my PhD ending in 2019 but I will be doing my research and field studies mainly in Nigeria. How can I renew my visa and what documentation do i require? Thank you. |
Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 2:03pm On Jul 01, 2015 |
Chanteh: Dear Chanteh, Thank you for your question. You should come for your interview with all of the documents that you have. At the time of your interview you can explain your situation to the Consular Officer and they will decide how to proceed at your interview. You will not be denied out of hand because your name is spelled incorrectly, but if your visa is approved it may not be able to be issued until you have documents from your school reflecting the correct spelling of your name. Regards, Abuja NIV Team |
Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 2:04pm On Jul 01, 2015 |
Bolajibeckley: Dear Bolajibeckley, You are welcome to reapply. If you were denied a visa and your circumstances have not changed, you may want to consider how likely it is for a different outcome before you pay the fee again. Regards, Abuja NIV Team 1 Like |
Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by nedum360: 2:04pm On Jul 01, 2015 |
Dear Vo, thanks for sparing some of your time. I'm a doctor in Saudi. Hope to apply for tourist visa April next year. At that time, I'm gonna be in UAE. Can I apply from there or do I need to come back to Nigeria? Also, how do I prove home ties while I'm based abroad? |
Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 2:05pm On Jul 01, 2015 |
irnaf: Dear @irnaf, You can schedule an interview at a Consulate or Embassy anywhere in the world. Alternatively, you can renew your visa via drop box, but only if you are back in Nigeria because you may be called in for an interview. Regards, Abuja NIV Team |
Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by Busconductor: 2:07pm On Jul 01, 2015 |
Good day, Dear VO, I was interviewed at the Lagos consulate general on the 10th of June for an F-1 visa, and I was approved. I understand that there were some technical difficulties in printing visas but on the Facebook page of the department of state on consular affairs, it states that all embassies are now in full operation and that they would work over the weekend that just passed to clear the backlog. But up till now, I haven't gotten any notifications that my visa is ready. And when I try tracking it, it says that there is no status update for my passport number. And a lot of people who had their interviews after me have gotten theirs. I called you guys this morning and d lady told me that my passport has been issued and sent to d collection center but then d collection center said they are not with it Please I would like to know what the problem is and how soon the visas will be ready. Yours faithfully |
Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by KUNZEEL01: 2:08pm On Jul 01, 2015 |
Dear VO, I applied for a non-immigrant visa (B1/B2) July 2014 but was denied because i couldn't provide my old expired passport that carries visa's of countries i have been too. Do i still need to provide it at my next application as car my car was stolen with my old documents? Will it affect my new application as i will be applying as family? |
Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 2:10pm On Jul 01, 2015 |
orimahspence: Dear orimahspence, You are not required to bring in the old passport, but it would be a good idea as it proves your previous travel history. The only document that you are required to bring is your passport, our adjudications are based on the interview conducted with each applicant at the window and the information that they present. Your age, in and of itself, is never a barrier to obtaining a visa. Consular officers will review the individual case and its varying factors including your situation in your country of residence, stated intent for going to the United States, previous travel history, financial situation, etc. Regards, Abuja NIV Team 1 Like |
Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 2:10pm On Jul 01, 2015 |
sweetg: Dear Sweetg, To gain access to the interview the barcode number on your DS-160 needs to match the barcode on your appointment sheet. If having the incorrect birthdate on your DS-160 has caused those numbers not to match up then you will not be able to access to Consular Section on the day of your interview. However, if those numbers do match up then you can come to your interview and explain the situation to the Consular Officer. If the visa is approved then it will be issued with the date of birth listed on the passport. Regards, Abuja NIV Team |
Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 2:11pm On Jul 01, 2015 |
ying2000: Dear @ying2000, Administrative processing is when the Embassy or Consulate must conduct additional work on a case following the interview. It can be required for any number of reasons. We work to process every application as quickly as possible and then always contact the applicant as soon as administrative processing is complete. Applicants will hear from the Embassy or Consulate when we have more information. Regards, Abuja NIV Team |
Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 2:11pm On Jul 01, 2015 |
nedum360: Hello nedum360, You are allowed to apply for visas outside of your consular district. Regards, Abuja NIV Team |
Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 2:11pm On Jul 01, 2015 |
krisnwanegbo: Dear krisnwanegbo, We work to process every application as quickly as possible and then always contact the applicant as soon as administrative processing is complete. Rest assured that you will hear from the Embassy or Consulate when we have more information. If you applied in Abuja, you can inquire by writing to ConsularAbuja@state.gov, and if you applied in Lagos, contact LagosNIV@state.gov. Regards, Abuja NIV Team 1 Like |
Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by Busconductor: 2:13pm On Jul 01, 2015 |
Good day, Dear VO, I was interviewed at the Lagos consulate general on the 10th of June for an F-1 visa, and I was approved. I understand that there were some technical difficulties in printing visas but on the Facebook page of the department of state on consular affairs, it states that all embassies are now in full operation and that they would work over the weekend that just passed to clear the backlog. But up till now, I haven't gotten any notifications that my visa is ready. And when I try tracking it, it says that there is no status update for my passport number. And a lot of people who had their interviews after me have gotten theirs. I called you guys this morning and d lady told me that my passport has been issued and sent to d collection center but then d collection center said they are not with it Please I would like to know what the problem is and how soon the visas will be ready. Yours faithfully. (Modify) (Quote) (Report) (Share) |
Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by Nobody: 2:15pm On Jul 01, 2015 |
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Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by Sakasaka: 2:15pm On Jul 01, 2015 |
I obtained B1-B2 visa a year ago in Nigeria. I've visited the States and even married in the States to my long time girlfriend who is a dual citizen(German-American). We only got married in the States and since then we've been living in Germany and we are not planing to move to the U.S. My questions are how do I go about renewal my U.S.visa when it expires, am I suppose to go back to Nigeria to reapply using drop box? Or I could apply for B1/B2 renewal over here in Germany because I have a resident permit as am married to her(she holds both German and American passports). Like I said we have no plan to live in the States but we have plan to have our kids delivered in the U.S. We also have plan of going to the U.S. once or twice yearly for vacation during our holidays. I'm yet to obtain German citizenship we just got married eight months ago, going to the U.S. Temporarily as a couple or family either to give birth or for vacation would be hard for us because of me like I've heard it's hard for US citizen spouse to obtain non-immigrant visa. Please enlight me on what to do in the future when the time comes for me to reapply for B1/B2. |
Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 2:15pm On Jul 01, 2015 |
Fujiano: Dear Fujiano, Our appointment system is handled by a third-party contractor. You can contact them directly regarding technical issues at support-nigeria@ustraveldocs.com Regards, Abuja NIV Team |
Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 2:16pm On Jul 01, 2015 |
ablaze247: Dear Abaze247, Thank you for your question. Except in limited instances when B1/B2 visas are issued they are valid for 2 years. It is okay if you were unable to travel for your original purpose of travel. As long as your visa is valid you are free to use it to travel to the United States. Have a great trip! Regards, Abuja NIV Team |
Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 2:17pm On Jul 01, 2015 |
[quote author=ying2000 post=35362462][/quote] Dear ying2000, Yes, sometimes the result of administrative processing is a refusal. Sometimes, however, it is an issuance. We will be sure to keep you informed about the status of your case. Regards, Abuja NIV Team |
Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 2:17pm On Jul 01, 2015 |
Hello Nairalanders, Here's a question that we hear often, so we thought we'd answer it unsolicited: Q: If I am pregnant and apply for a U.S. visa, what are my chances for getting a visa? A: Honesty is always the best policy. Applicants seeking to enter the United States for medical treatment must present detailed information about their plan, duration of stay, total projected cost of the treatment, and evidence of their ability to cover all expenses. Learn more about medical trips here: http://photos.state.gov/libraries/nigeria/487468/pdfs/MedicalVisa%20Information_Updated17June2015.pdf Regards, Abuja NIV Team |
Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 2:19pm On Jul 01, 2015 |
Hello Nairalanders, Here's another common question: Q: How come it is so much harder for single people to get visas? A: By far the most common reason an applicant is denied a non-immigrant visa is for not overcome Immigration and Naturalization Act 214(b), which states: Every alien shall be presumed to be an immigrant until he establishes to the satisfaction of the consular officer, at the time of application for admission, that he is entitled to a nonimmigrant status. This means that, in the short time you have with your interviewing officer, it must be made clear to them that you have sufficient ties that would compel you to return after your scheduled excursion to the US. Ties can mean many things, whether they are familial, economic, personal, professional, social, or cultural. It is often harder for young and single people to this as they are in the process of establishing themselves. Regards, Abuja NIV Team |
Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by AbubakarMA1: 2:19pm On Jul 01, 2015 |
Hello, I asked last week, but i missed the answer. I have a valid US Visa and am planning a trip to Boston in September 2015. However, my passport expires in January 2016. Will i be allowed entry into the US with the same passport ? #askconsular |
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