Dear VO. My salary changes every quarter cos of my housing and every other allowances paid. What amount am i supposed to input as my monthly salary in my ds160 form. Do i divide my annual total package by 12

ekpotek:
Dear VO,
Our B1/B2 (my wife and I) would expire in August 2016. We are both qualified for dropbox. We plan to apply for renewal in June this year as I am planing to attend a conference in Atlanta this November in which she will be accompany me. However, she now has British passport issued to her last August. My question is can she travel with me using her British passport without a visa. Will she have problem at POE having entered the US previously as a Nigerian. Does she need to complete any documentation prior to arrival in the US. Would you advise that she also renew her B1/B2 visa in spite of her British passport.

If she has a legally obtained passport and meets all of the requirements to travel on her British passport - i.e. the criteria for the visa waiver program - then there is no problem.

Rahmeek:
Hello,
Could it also be that he decided to deny me the Visa because i was scared and nervous when answering his questions? Although to the best of my knowledge i answered him with accurate answers just that i was nervous, it is my nature since i was little, i am always scared to answer questions in class or public places and lastly, you didn't answer my question about attending an interview 3 months before my program start date, is it possible? If "yes" can i go with my sponsors bank statement from may 2015 - december 2015 for an interview scheduled for febuary 2016? Or do i need to get a new statement? Or go with his pay slips

We are not going to speculate as to why you were or weren't issued a visa. Unless you were informed about a specific ineligibility, you are still able to reapply in the future. We don't recommend that you reapply for at least 90 days unless your circumstances have changed.

Also, as we have mentioned repeatedly, we don't need your bank statements.

biodun2rule247:
have been a silent reader on this forum...please i have a question and i will need your sincere reply...i have a immigrant visa recommend for revoke during my last interview..now am planning on applying for a visiting visa to visit my spouse but my concern is that am not working yet and since am having a pending immigrant application....whats my chance of getting the visiting visa and my intention is to return to Nigeria,after sometimes

We don't speculate on your 'chances' of getting a visa. I think a reasonable person could look at your situation though and easily determine the likelihood of you getting a tourist visa under these conditions.

ecdanbel:
Hello,
My good people,
I intend traveling to US by February on a business trip(yet to apply for a visa). I run a commercial transport company with just 18 American buses - Chevrolet Express and Ford E series. Some of these buses are becoming unfit for passengers safety, so the need to travel to the US to buy and replace 6 among them.
In 2008, I was issued 3 Shengen Visas and i used 2 to visit some shegen countries.
*Please i want to know if the previous visas amounts to anything since there were not issued within the last 5 years and are on a different passport.
*Will it make sense if I inform the vo that apart from running a transport business that i am a Publisher of a monthly magazine, since my purpose of traveling to US is to buy buses for my fleet?

Pls, I am married and we have a lovely daughter.
Thank you all for the good work you are doing here.
God bless.

Sure, your previous passports indicate your prior travel. All of this goes towards painting a picture of who you are. Many applicants include their previous passports.
If working as a publisher produces some income for you, why would you not mention it? The point of the interview is to answer the questions that are being asked - i.e. what do you do for work? - it's not so that you can fabricate or tailor a story that you think will get you the visa.

kemioke1:
Dear VO,

My dad applied for my immigrant visa as an unmarried daughter. My interview is in couple of weeks time and I also happen to find out am pregnant. Will this raise any issues. Would greatly appreciate your feedback. Kind regards

This sounds like an immigrant question in the non-immigrant forum. Please direct your question to the appropriate thread.

waleria18:
Hello sir,

I am going for an interview in abuja next month with my family comprising of my wife and two daughter. I have being to Belarus, kenya and South Africa before but my family still have Virgin passport. Please what's the percentage they will issue the visa ?

Thanks

We don't do percentages. You should definitely read this thread though as it would help you understand some of the criteria that we do look at.

deoladtop:
Dear VO. My salary changes every quarter cos of my housing and every other allowances paid. What amount am i supposed to input as my monthly salary in my ds160 form. Do i divide my annual total package by 12

Just give your average salary.

Hello VO,

I've got a couple of question for you this morning. First off, an uncle whose visa expires sometime in March, 2016 intends to travel in January or February. Of course, he intends to return before the expiration date on his Visa. Ermm, do you think he might have problems at the port of entry? And even if not, could this affect him, even in the slightest, when he needs to renew his visa? Or is it advisable he just be patient and renew his visa altogether before travelling? An interesting question, per chance, someone tried to renew their visa before the current one expires via Dropbox, and his/her visa is refused (ouch!). Will the current visa be cancelled too (I mean if there is not violation or circumvention of the US laws) or they could still go ahead and use that visa?

The other questions which are totally visa-unrelated (sorry admin, but I don't know any other thread or forum that VO will respond). Just out of curiosity, I assume that you joined the Foreign Service out of your interest and volition. This particular track that you serve in as a VO or CO (not sure), is it something that you delight in? Do you like meeting applicants and determining their qualification for a Visa, clocking in on weekdays and maybe weekends to do this? And then keeping your fingers crossed on your next posting(?). Like can you confidently say that at the end of your service in a particular post, you have affected or been affected and are satisfied with your duties there? Can you speak of other VOs? Lastly, how do you VOs adjust quickly to your new clime and environment (though I know a lot of orientation will be given by consulate or embassy) and what about your families? Lots of questions here! Hope your are able to answer them all though.

Thanks.

please how do i delete a dependant from an applicant, cos the dependant want to apply for the visa appointment alone. tanx

thomtop:
please how do i delete a dependant from an applicant, cos the dependant want to apply for the visa appointment alone. tanx

Non-immigrant visas don't have dependents. Everyone has to have their own application.

Sushiovabullies:
Hello VO,

I've got a couple of question for you this morning. First off, an uncle whose visa expires sometime in March, 2016 intends to travel in January or February. Of course, he intends to return before the expiration date on his Visa. Ermm, do you think he might have problems at the port of entry? And even if not, could this affect him, even in the slightest, when he needs to renew his visa? Or is it advisable he just be patient and renew his visa altogether before travelling? An interesting question, per chance, someone tried to renew their visa before the current one expires via Dropbox, and his/her visa is refused (ouch!). Will the current visa be cancelled too (I mean if there is not violation or circumvention of the US laws) or they could still go ahead and use that visa?

The other questions which are totally visa-unrelated (sorry admin, but I don't know any other thread or forum that VO will respond). Just out of curiosity, I assume that you joined the Foreign Service out of your interest and volition. This particular track that you serve in as a VO or CO (not sure), is it something that you delight in? Do you like meeting applicants and determining their qualification for a Visa, clocking in on weekdays and maybe weekends to do this? And then keeping your fingers crossed on your next posting(?). Like can you confidently say that at the end of your service in a particular post, you have affected or been affected and are satisfied with your duties there? Can you speak of other VOs? Lastly, how do you VOs adjust quickly to your new clime and environment (though I know a lot of orientation will be given by consulate or embassy) and what about your families? Lots of questions here! Hope your are able to answer them all though.

Thanks.

You can enter the US on a visa up until the day it expires, although USCIS usually wants the passport to be valid for at least 6 more months.
I can't think of any cases where someone was refused through dropbox where they didn't lie or commit some kind of criminal act - as a result their previous visas had already been cancelled, whether they knew it or not.

The technical job title for the VOs is 'Consular Officer.' Everyone in the Foreign Service has to do at least one tour as a Consular Officer, and for some people it will be their full time job for the rest of their careers (though they will move up in management positions) while others go on to work in managing the operations of the consulate, or working with the political office, or public affairs. Every VO has a different perspective on the work, some like it more than others. Some have experience with West Africa and others don't. We all come from very different backgrounds... I personally didn't find the adjustment here to be too extreme.

A friend made a mistake while trying to schedule a new appointment through your website, his old DS-160 was on the confirmation page instead of the new one he has from the new application he just filled..

What can be done, cause the system indicate that if he cancels the appointment he will be required to pay another MRV fee.


He sent a message to your technical team but no response as at this moment..


Please what should he do

Hello VO,

I am scheduled for an interview with my wife on Wednesday, I have a question regarding salary, I earn about 350,000 NGN from my job and my wife earns about 150,000 NGN. However, I do have investments (websites and mobile apps) that generates an average of 250,000 monthly, plus, I also do consulting sometimes but I only indicated my salary on DS-160 as requested.

If I'm asked about my income and earnings, am I expected to talk about my extra income?

LagosNIV:

You can enter the US on a visa up until the day it expires, although USCIS usually wants the passport to be valid for at least 6 more months.
I can't think of any cases where someone was refused through dropbox where they didn't lie or commit some kind of criminal act - as a result their previous visas had already been cancelled, whether they knew it or not.

The technical job title for the VOs is 'Consular Officer.' Everyone in the Foreign Service has to do at least one tour as a Consular Officer, and for some people it will be their full time job for the rest of their careers (though they will move up in management positions) while others go on to work in managing the operations of the consulate, or working with the political office, or public affairs. Every VO has a different perspective on the work, some like it more than others. Some have experience with West Africa and others don't. We all come from very different backgrounds... I personally didn't find the adjustment here to be too extreme.

Alright! I appreciate this. Have a wonderful day.

olanshi:

A friend made a mistake while trying to schedule a new appointment through your website, his old DS-160 was on the confirmation page instead of the new one he has from the new application he just filled..

What can be done, cause the system indicate that if he cancels the appointment he will be required to pay another MRV fee.


He sent a message to your technical team but no response as at this moment..


Please what should he do

He needs to get ahold of the technical team - there is nothing that the VOs can do about this.

ajetunde:
Hello VO,

I am scheduled for an interview with my wife on Wednesday, I have a question regarding salary, I earn about 350,000 NGN from my job and my wife earns about 150,000 NGN. However, I do have investments (websites and mobile apps) that generates an average of 250,000 monthly, plus, I also do consulting sometimes but I only indicated my salary on DS-160 as requested.

If I'm asked about my income and earnings, am I expected to talk about my extra income?

Have you read through this thread? Similar questions have been asked many times, even within the last couple of days.

Take some time to review all of the material and it might prove useful during your interview.

LagosNIV:


He needs to get ahold of the technical team - there is nothing that the VOs can do about this.

Please is there another means he could reach the technical team, the email he sent to the technical team bounced back.


Will appreciate a swift response.

Thanks

I applied for B1/B2 December 22 2015, was asked if I traveled befog, which I said yes. How much I make and what I do. Later she ask I am married, but told her no and later asked if I have a child, no. (But den my girlfriend was pregnant). She told me I should reapply. My baby came on the 30th December. And last week i reapplied for the B1/B2 last, and my interview date is 10 February and travel date march 25th.
Today, I came across this link, and saw that you mentioned somewhere that one is advice to wait for 90day before reapply.
My question is that, should I cancel the appointment and wait till 90days to start another one or what can I do?

gaebliss:
I applied for B1/B2 December 22 2015, was asked if I traveled befog, which I said yes. How much I make and what I do. Later she ask I am married, but told her no and later asked if I have a child, no. (But den my girlfriend was pregnant). She told me I should reapply. My baby came on the 30th December. And last week i reapplied for the B1/B2 last, and my interview date is 10 February and travel date march 25th.
Today, I came across this link, and saw that you mentioned somewhere that one is advice to wait for 90day before reapply.
My question is that, should I cancel the appointment and wait till 90days to start another one or what can I do?

We advise that applicant's wait at least 90 days because it is unlikely that their situation has changed in any significant way. You ultimately have to make the decision as to whether you want to cancel the appointment or stick with your scheduled appointment, but you should understand that you were very recently determined to have not met the requirements under U.S. law and unless you somehow meet them now because there has been a big change, then you still won't meet the requirements.

Hi. I currently attend school in the US and I am in my last year of college. I came back to Nigeria for the holidays and to renew my student visa but due to financial circumstances, my parents couldn't afford to send me back. I succeeded in getting a student loan through the help of my brother so I can finish my last year of college. The problem is that we moved houses in December, and during the course of the move, I lost my passport, which contains my expired visa. I know to renew my visa I would need the old one which I don't have. I am in the process of getting a new passport. How do I go about applying for a visa renewal without my previous visa? Thanks for your anticipated help

Dear Lagos NIV, is it possible, and won't raise issues @ POE if I book two flights, first to NY and the 2nd flight reads NY to Texas, as a first timer.

olanshi:



Please is there another means he could reach the technical team, the email he sent to the technical team bounced back.


Will appreciate a swift response.

Thanks

Thanks your technical team fixed the issue.


God bless!

Hello lagosniv,i want ask question about a friend of my and her mun
m who is going to california to attend her sis marriage ceremony,my questn is this are they going to apply as family or separately?

Good Day, I applied for an American Visa 3 time now and I have been refused.. Reason given were (Consular Discretion). I took my time to read it Ds and found out that the traveling Agent I used made a lot of errors.
1) He said I was married when I am not.... I should be married hopefully this year, by God's Grace.
2) I'm a Civil Engineer and On my DS he filled I am a mechanical and Production Engineer
3) My monthly salary is 500k but he left that space blank...
4) Also found out, that where I was asked if I have traveled to another country in the last 5 years he said No. And I have been to South Africa and Ghana... Please I will need your advise on what to really do because I want to reapply but not with these details someone filled out for me... Is there anyway out of this Shit?

I hope to hear your comments on this Case please.

Thanks

jowa16:
Hello lagosniv,i want ask question about a friend of my and her mun
m who is going to california to attend her sis marriage ceremony,my questn is this are they going to apply as family or separately?

Every application for a B1/B2 visa is an individual application.

dantano:
Good Day, I applied for an American Visa 3 time now and I have been refused.. Reason given were (Consular Discretion). I took my time to read it Ds and found out that the traveling Agent I used made a lot of errors.
1) He said I was married when I am not.... I should be married hopefully this year, by God's Grace.
2) I'm a Civil Engineer and On my DS he filled I am a mechanical and Production Engineer
3) My monthly salary is 500k but he left that space blank...
4) Also found out, that where I was asked if I have traveled to another country in the last 5 years he said No. And I have been to South Africa and Ghana... Please I will need your advise on what to really do because I want to reapply but not with these details someone filled out for me... Is there anyway out of this Shit?

I hope to hear your comments on this Case please.

Thanks

Well, the first thing we recommend is that you don't use visa agents, travel agents, touts, or whatever other names they may go by. This is why the application asks if you have filled out your own information.

We have also made the process incredibly easy for you with clear instructions on the U.S. Embassy website (http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/non-immigrant_visas.html), frequently provide information about the process on the U.S. Embassy Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/usembassynigeria/), and try to clear up misconceptions and provide information on the radio, television interviews, and here on Nairaland.

Unfortunately, it would seem that the false information previously provided has greatly damaged your credibility as a future applicant - really your only recourse is to be honest in future interviews and let your friends know that a 'travel agent' who would have you lie to the VOs has no qualms about lying to you and ruining your reputation.

Hello VO, please i have an H4 visa together with my daughter.i was pregnant when i got the visa and i was suppose to go and join my husband to enable me give birth but i was not able to go. Last october i took my new born baby for interview and he was placed on administrative processing since then.please what can i do to hasten it up.note i have sent the embassy mail twice.

mumcshyn:
Hello VO, please i have an H4 visa together with my daughter.i was pregnant when i got the visa and i was suppose to go and join my husband to enable me give birth but i was not able to go. Last october i took my new born baby for interview and he was placed on administrative processing since then.please what can i do to hasten it up.note i have sent the embassy mail twice.

If administrative processing is ongoing then there is nothing you can do about it - these are procedures that we have to comply with under U.S. law. You can continue to contact the Consulate every 90 days for a status update on your case.

Hello,

I had my visa interview on Monday and I was told I had insufficient ties and as such was ineligible for a visa. I have a very good job here in Nigeria, no relatives in the US, I've got a good travel history and very decent pay. I work for a multinational and was asked what my roles and responsibilities were which I also answered honestly. The purpose of my of my trip was just for holidays (easter holiday) and I was going to stay at a friend's place. He is a resident, also works with a multinational. My question would then be:

1. At a young age of 26yrs old, how else am I expected to demonstrate ties in Nigeria if i have a good job here in Nigeria and would definitely return to work after my holiday (please note that my employer gave me a letter to demonstrate I would only be going on leave)

2. Is being unmarried now a determinant that a young lady would not return to her home country?

As such I would really like to know how else/what else can be considered strong ties as I don't own my own home, nor have any kids or property here in Nigeria.

I would however like to reapply but would like to know the best time frame to do this considering even 6 months from now I don't see how my situation/(which I'm totally unaware of would change)