Hello purplecircle. By no means are visa renewals guaranteed. Each application is closely examined by a visa officer, and if there are any questions regarding the applicant's qualifications or travel history, he/she will be called in for an interview. The drop box service is a courtesy extended to qualified travellers.

purplecircle:
Hello all are all renewals via drop box guaranteed?? Just wondering

Hello, I'm new here pls, I want to know if there's anything I can do as a visitor in the state to be permanent and be able to work when I have a fiance as a citizen...
Thanks in adv.

I had my interview yesterday in Abuja and was denied visa, I had a genuine case of traveling to the US. I'm a pharmacist , I have a retail store and also have our brand of skin care range .I am married with two boys aged 11 and 9 . I have a presentation to make at am expo organised by the association of pharmaceutical technologist in Chicago Illinois. My interview lasted for 20minutes. The lady at cubicle 3went thru all my documents which are very genuine immediately I have her my bank statement she went in came out and denied my visa. Honestly the US consulate do not encourage entrepreneur into their country they want you to have 100million or more before you enter and by this encourage fictous and forged documents. I am a professional and I know my worth. Thank God for countries like Canada. You guys can keep your visa. I won't beg for a visa.

abujaniv:
Hello purplecircle. By no means are visa renewals guaranteed. Each application is closely examined by a visa officer, and if there are any questions regarding the applicant's qualifications or travel history, he/she will be called in for an interview. The drop box service is a courtesy extended to qualified travellers.

Thank you. Nice job you are doing.

My us visa interview was on 4th of October 2016. And the interview went thus. Visa officer: your passport please Me : I gave her my passport. Visa officer: (after scanning the top of the paper that was attached to the top of the passport and typing on the computer) what are you going to do in indianapolis? Me : I want to honour the invitation of my goddaughter's birthday celebration. Visa officer : am sorry your application does not qualify for a visa now. Please help me what might be the cause of the refusal? In the application form. The purpose of my trip was stated as these. Purpose of trip to the US: temp. Business pleasure visitor(B). Specify: business & tourism (temporary visitor)B1/B2. In the appointment the visa class was stated as B1. Was it that the intent of my travel does not correspond with the visa class that I applied for.

Hello abujaniv i av visiting visa, and i used it in oct, 2016. I intend to go again by jan 2017, since i av 2yrs multiple visa. The question nw, i hope i will be allowed in since its jes 3mths interval, dnt want to waste my flight fare. Pls help.

Hello abujaniv,

Please i will like to know if its a crime to stay in the US beyond my visa expiry date even when i was stamped in to stay for 6months, for instance visa expires jan 30th but was stamped in till april 30th. Will it be a crime to leave in february when visa expired in january?

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Dear Sir/Ma,
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
I am expected to apply for my student Visa in a few days. I would love to ask a few questions. 
Firstly,I am a Cameroonian. Are there special requirements for me since I am applying for my student visa in Nigeria? I grew up here in Nigeria. 
Secondly,How much am I to pay for the Visa fees? Am I to pay the $200 and the $35 for the expedited delivery or am I to pay more?
Thirdly, while preparing the documents for the F-1 student interview are there specific hospitals or clinic to which I am to get a medical examination done? Or do I go to a federal government funded hospital for the medical examination?
Fourthly,being a third-country national are there any additional requirements for me to bring for the Visa interview?
Fifthly, what is a reciprocity fee? Do I need to pay one ?
Lastly, Does the Abuja US immigration office accept third-country national student visa applications?
Thank You .
Yours sincerely,
Airich01.

Please what's the honest way to relocate to the United States. I am a business man, a degree in economics and in my late 30s.

Please I need a simplified detail if the chance is available. I don't want to read all the posts here and get confused even more.

Thanks for the inconvenience I may cause you to respond

Hello Nairaland. This notice went up recently on the Embassy website, but we'd also like to get the word out here:
NO EYEGLASSES IN VISA PHOTOS
Effective for applications filed on or after November 1, 2016, eyeglasses must not be worn in a photo provided for a visa or passport application. Exceptions may be made in rare circumstances when eyeglasses cannot be removed for medical reasons, such as when the applicant has recently had ocular surgery. A statement signed by a medical professional/health practitioner must be provided in these cases.

For more information, please see:
https://nigeria.usembassy.gov/welcome.html
and
https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/general/photos.html

Best regards,
Abuja NIV

abujaniv:
Hello BelieveAndrew,
I don't quite understand the question. If you're married, note that you are "married" on your application. If you're not, note "single." Just be honest and be able to explain the circumstances at your interview. If you have family in the US, it's best to list one of those people as your US contact.
Regards,
Abuja NIV

thanks,I have a relative,I thought of using my hotel reservation as contact person..but I guess ur advice as come in handy..
Thanks Abujaniv

Hello VO

Please what is the difference between the white and the pink refusal letter?

Thanks

Hi,
I am wondering what effect the coming public holidays in December will have on J1 visa processing times. For example, if a person interviews on the 28th of December(Wednesday), will passport be available for pickup on the 30th of December(Friday)? Or are processing times going to be longer during this period? Same question for dropbox renewals of J1 visa- If dropbox application is submitted on the 27th of December, will passport be available for pick up on 30th of December?

Good morning VO,
I went for interview for B1/B2 on the 28th Sept. @ lagos consulate office. The woman that interviewed me told me my visa is approved & I should pick up my passport at isolo dhl office(circled on the white paper handled over to me) on Wednesday the following week. I tracked the passport on the US Consulate website on 5th Oct. & it shows passport still with US consulate. I later track it again last week & it shows no status update available for the passport number submitted & have not received any pick up email. Please help.
Thanks

Hello VO,

i want to apply for B1 visa for me, my wife and kids. i have been denied a visa buy another country on grounds of information misrepresentation. i'd like to know if this situation will negatively affect my application. Does this constitute a crime involving moral turpitude under the US immigration laws?
thank you.

abujaniv:
Hello Nedum14.
Have a looks at this page:
https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/general/frequently-asked-questions/about-visas-the-basics.html
The relevant portion is:
"If your name has legally changed through marriage, divorce, or a court ordered name change, you will need to obtain a new passport. Once you have a new passport, the Department of State recommends that you apply for a new U.S. visa to make it easier for you to travel to and from the United States."

Thanks abujaNIV
I saw that already. It is clear.

Hello VO,
I just stumbled on this thread. Didn't know it exists and may I thank you profusely for your time in answering the questions in this forum.
Me, my wife, my mum and my two children applied for B1/B2 to visit my elder sister whom we havent seen for three years now since she moved to the US (special thanks to the DV programme).
We were granted visas 02 Mar 2016. However, we were unable to make the trip for June due to my leave that was shifted at work. Also my wife became pregnant. We plan travelling to the US this Oct or early Nov to visit my sister and would also want to use the opportunity to have have our baby there in December (even though this was not in our plans when we were applying).
I read that if no mention was made of plans to have the baby there during the interview that there could be consequences and that I may have to write to the US consular about the change in my intentions. How do I go about this? At the least, I cannot stand me my family denied entry at the POE and may just have to cancel the trip altogether and travel after she puts to bed. Please your urgent response will be most appreciated.

Good morning Abuja niv,

I have an interview appointment on Nov 4th because I applied to go for medical seminar in Washington.This trip is sponsored by my company(an NGO based in Abuja).
As it stands,some other programs have come up and I will not be abailable to go for the seminar as it clashes with a more important program here in Nigeria.
Pls wha do you suggest I do?I have already stated in my submitted form that I will be going for that seminar and I don't know if it's okay to turn up on my interview day now saying I'm only going for tourism purposes

Hello VO, please I followed my mom to the embassy for a B1/B2 visa she wanted me to go with her on vacation but she was denied and I wasn't asked any questions too, but I recently want to go for interview based on an F1 visa, hope the first refusal won't effect me.

Hello VO
My DS-160 form was filled,submitted and booked an appointment already for next month for a B1/B2 visa.....
I found out that we didn't fill YES for d position where it asked if I have traveled within the last five years,I have a travel experience,but obviously it was a mistake..
My question is: how can i convince the VO that it was a blunder during the feeling of d form and that I have travel experience...
Secondly: since I have my annual leave scheduled for may next year,I used my date of arrival for may too..
Will that sound nice in planning my trip..
Hoping to hear from u ....
Thanks

Hello AbujaNIV,
I find the attached error when trying to upload my photos on the DS-160 form.
Can you help advise on what could be wrong and on how to fx it.
Thanks.

Dear Consular Officer,

Is it necessary to make specific travel arrangements like hotel and Air Ticket booking before attending interview ? My brother will be having his B1/B2 Visa interview on 1st November, 2016.

Please kindly attend to my question.

I would like to take my kids on a vacation this December for my sons birthday. I need to apply for a visa for my two boys alone. There daddy is a very busy politician and he wont be going with us for the interview. Although,i travelled with the boys last year december to dubai for my sons birthday. the issue i have now is that my passport still has my maiden name on it. What can I do?

Hello 321d,

It is just the color paper. Read what the letter says.

Regards,

Abuja NIV

321d:
Hello VO

Please what is the difference between the white and the pink refusal letter?

Thanks

Hello disismeisdatu,

You must declare your purpose of travel at the port of entry. Tell the officer why you are coming and produce correspondence with a doctor and a hospital with a breakdown of costs and proof that you can afford the medical treatment.

Regards,

Abuja NIV

Disismeisdatu:
Hello VO,
I just stumbled on this thread. Didn't know it exists and may I thank you profusely for your time in answering the questions in this forum.
Me, my wife, my mum and my two children applied for B1/B2 to visit my elder sister whom we havent seen for three years now since she moved to the US (special thanks to the DV programme).
We were granted visas 02 Mar 2016. However, we were unable to make the trip for June due to my leave that was shifted at work. Also my wife became pregnant. We plan travelling to the US this Oct or early Nov to visit my sister and would also want to use the opportunity to have have our baby there in December (even though this was not in our plans when we were applying).
I read that if no mention was made of plans to have the baby there during the interview that there could be consequences and that I may have to write to the US consular about the change in my intentions. How do I go about this? At the least, I cannot stand me my family denied entry at the POE and may just have to cancel the trip altogether and travel after she puts to bed. Please your urgent response will be most appreciated.

Hello tyosho,

As always, explain that to the officer at the interview.

Regards,

Abuja NIV

tyosho:
Good morning Abuja niv,

I have an interview appointment on Nov 4th because I applied to go for medical seminar in Washington.This trip is sponsored by my company(an NGO based in Abuja).
As it stands,some other programs have come up and I will not be abailable to go for the seminar as it clashes with a more important program here in Nigeria.
Pls wha do you suggest I do?I have already stated in my submitted form that I will be going for that seminar and I don't know if it's okay to turn up on my interview day now saying I'm only going for tourism purposes

Hello Rubicon25,

It is hard to project how long the processing and wait times will be. Check our website for the most up to date information. We always do our best to process visas quickly, but please help us by applying well in advance.

Regards,

Abuja NIV

rubicon25:
Hi,
I am wondering what effect the coming public holidays in December will have on J1 visa processing times. For example, if a person interviews on the 28th of December(Wednesday), will passport be available for pickup on the 30th of December(Friday)? Or are processing times going to be longer during this period? Same question for dropbox renewals of J1 visa- If dropbox application is submitted on the 27th of December, will passport be available for pick up on 30th of December?

Hello BelieveAndrew,

Just explain it to the officer at your interview. We will not advise you further on how to obtain your visa.

Regards,

Abuja NIV

BelieveAndrew:
Hello VO
My DS-160 form was filled,submitted and booked an appointment already for next month for a B1/B2 visa.....
I found out that we didn't fill YES for d position where it asked if I have traveled within the last five years,I have a travel experience,but obviously it was a mistake..
My question is: how can i convince the VO that it was a blunder during the feeling of d form and that I have travel experience...
Secondly: since I have my annual leave scheduled for may next year,I used my date of arrival for may too..
Will that sound nice in planning my trip..
Hoping to hear from u ....
Thanks

Hello Kallion,

Please contact the support center: +23414406218 or support-nigeria@ustraveldocs.com

Regards,

Abuja NIV

kallion:
Hello AbujaNIV,
I find the attached error when trying to upload my photos on the DS-160 form.
Can you help advise on what could be wrong and on how to fx it.
Thanks.

Hello Trimng,

It is not necessary.

Regards,

Abuja NIV

Trimng:
Dear Consular Officer,

Is it necessary to make specific travel arrangements like hotel and Air Ticket booking before attending interview ? My brother will be having his B1/B2 Visa interview on 1st November, 2016.

Please kindly attend to my question.