Hello,

I would like to know what experiences people have had during their visa interview, especially when it comes to the sponsor question. I am trying to figure out who to use. If :

-  A "friend" might raise suspicion.
- "Aunt" might raise suspicion (will they ask you to prove this?)
- "God mother" (will they ask to prove?)
- "boyfriend"  (will obviously raise a flag!)


I have read the us immigration website and understand everything you need for apply for a visitors visa. But ultimately the decision is left to the interviewers discretion. I believe i fall into the most scrutinized group (26yr old SINGLE Nigerian female)  so i am being extra cautious.

I have had a job at an oil company for 1 year (3 yr contract), and have a very active account (i am also paying for my trip)  and a god mother willing to write me a letter

@Poster,

@ poster

I strongly suggest you tell the truth at all times. That way if you fail, your conscience will be clear and you would have the satisfaction you did your best.

If she is your God mother say so and confidently state you are going on vacation and wish to save money by staying in her house . You can also inform them you will stay there for a few days before heading to (mention two other tourist attractions) especially those not in the same state. That way you will show you have planned your journey and is a genuine tourist

Don't go with the assumption your age category is a disadvantage. You have a good job and they know it. Infact they will primarily want to know what you do and where you work, plus what you do there. These are routine questions but usually is what the visa officer relies on to make up his mind. The rest are incidental questions. My niece was 25 last year and she got 2yrs. She has been a banker for only a year at the time

Good luck

Thanks for your detailed answer! I feel a little more confident now.

Being single and also being in the age bracket of (18-30) may be a disadvantage but having a good job should make up for that. just be honest with them.those guys are to good to joke with.they can always figure out your intentions,somehow.my two cents

Please my uncle who base in the state wants to give me invitation this yr Xmas...but am a student in the Nursing college ,my dad is a lawyer nd my mum owns a car shop my broder who has promised to be my sponsor is loan officer ,pls do i have a strong tie to boost the chance of gettin the visa? And what documents shuld i get ready to arrange for myself, because i lack travel history,though am having togo nd ivory cote stamp on my passport