chingyjant:
Big fat lie from the darkest place in the pit of hell.Where did they give you and your family H-1 visa(work visa) when your siblings are still infants and undergraduate?Also when it was'nt a company that was sending you all there.Bro please tell that to ignoramus on NL.You must'nt comment its not by force.We all come here to learn not to deceive and lie to others.Now we know you better.

Somorin#1:
What advice do you guys have for my Wife. I'm a USC and she speaks limited English.

She was denied a Fiancee visa last year but we have married since then and I have petitioned for her as a Spouse.

So what says yee.

seyibrown:

I noticed the work visa bit too! Perhaps, he chose to sum up the whole thing rather than specify what each and everypne got. Never applied for a US visa so I wouldn't know why you would be granted a work Visa when you apply for a tourist visa!

360command: makes you want to answer straight as the question is given. You don't jump the gun . Example : how much do you earn? I earn 30000 naira monthly . Please do not beat about the bush .

ValNweze:
NOTE..u must make sure u leave within the date u indicated u re leaving after u have gotten ur visa otherwise at the point of entry the immigration would send u back.

chingyjant:
You guys are on course.Provided you guys entered the marriage in good faith and have enough pictures to back it up.Make sure she knows much about you as per what you do for a living,where you reside(State and city),How much you earn.Generally everything that make two people husband and wife,records of western union sent to her,copies of letters sent to her irrespective of the fact letters are no longer in vogue.In all make sure you document every dealings you have with her.Have it in mind that it might take her 0ne year to fifteen months before she can cross over.I will largely encourage you to try to [b]enroll her in any adult class around where she can learn English language before she gets the green card to come join you for it will save you alot of embarrassment when she get here and also make things easier for her when she goes for the interview.Wish you guys best of luck[/b]

ofeseluayakata: What has God got to do with getting visa?

pappilo:

slowpoke. Speak with confidence? Since when was that a requirement to obtain a visa? He paid his fees and had been accepted by a school. How 'unconfident' could he have in 60 seconds?

I must admit this was in 2005 though. Maybe things have improved.

modath: @OP,
Were you interviewed today 1st of march?? Which cubicle if I may ask cos we(my hus & 1) got the guy in cubicle 9(who denied everyone but one chick that is an executive in one NGO)and we were so sceptical about him but he granted our visas.
Bros don't take offence but there is a bit of contradiction between your answer and your DS-160 form and a friend already told us that one sure way to get denied is any form of "INCONSTITENCY" no matter how negligible we assume it to be.
Do a review and let it guide you next time cos the visa fee may be inconsiquential in the general scheme of things,the stress is not.

ghostofsparta: To hell with USA and UK, their shakara 3 much sef, wetin dey there gaaaan? If Odudualand is at least 50% OKAY, why would I think of flying. out. I have never seen the sense in touring, why do I need to go sight see Niagra falls or Statue of Libert when there are thousands of fascinating supernatural phenomenon I'm longing to unravel here. If there was steady electricity supply, good roads, security, job opportunities, stable economy etc in this amalgamation called Nigeria, the propensity of most Nigerians to always want to fly out would minimal. Why don't we st@ inculcating a sense of trio-contending nationalism? The yorubas can make Odudua Nation a place far more better than the US and Canada combined given their intellectual and technological prowess. The Igbos can make Igbokwenu Nation a country far better and advanced than China and Korea combined in terms of their fierce industrialism and innovations. Those of the north can turn their place to a nation more craved than Saudi. Or Dubai. When do we blax Afrikans start thinking of turning our lands to beautiful lands were outsiders would have reasons to queue for our visas. I'm surprised with the way those granted visas commented on how glad there were as if travelling abroad is the ultimate achievement in the existence of a black man's living in a third world country. All my friends are always shocked when I reply that I wouldn't budge if there's a vessel the size of Titanic waiting at wharf for any to freely hop in to America, 89•9% of the Nigerian, especially the youths (15-30) wants to go to Amereeka, when I ask what if we all go, who will remain to fix this place? They'll reply - shey na your problem? They attack me for not being patriotic when I have long being denouncing being a Nigerian but an Oduduan given various reasons but confused at their propensity to travel out at the slightest opportunity or Visa Lottery. Hypocritical thing is they proclaim '9ja Till I Die' here claiming another nationality when asked by strangers abroad. We just consume, we produce nothing to the world. Regardless of my love and hate for America. Let them keep denying us, even let them deny everyone so we can stay put and tackle the mess. Most of those flying out to US and the rest of the world are escapists who don't want to engage the situation here. Nigeria to me is a war-zone, war of attrition, graver than Iraq or Somalia, anyone USA stamps their visa to go out is a dissenter. The cogent question I asked friends whenever the 'travelling out' subject is roused is - let's imagine many of you my friends and other millions of youths have ja commot finish (scattered around the world without reason to come back). for a very loooooooooooong time......do they think whatever system whose currency eventually became 5times stronger than that of the British pounds would urge them with warmly welcome to return back home and enjoy the same basic amenities and social infrastructures that enticed them to USA and UK for which those who were left behind yeeeaaaarrrrsss ago strived and died to attain ? They always either say "I don't know jor" or "I'll always be welcomed in my father's land". Can you Imagine.






Let him be, don't you know everything in a heavily Colonised artificial country like Nigeria is measured by, and reflected on God will or Satan influence by those who can't reason past their story books.

@those commenters associating their visa approval to the favour of God, please kindly answer the question below:

Who should successful drug traffickers, prostitutes, scammers, economy looters, bomb strappers whose visas were unknowingly granted be thankful and praisful to? Satan? Shango? Babasuwe?

If none of you can't answer, then you are one of the 'yeye' religionists that makes this place undwellable.

Brand_new:
Seconded.
@OP, I want to believe the consular office will like to deny your Visa application again and again. They probably have your records from your first interview which you failed. It'll become even more difficult for you to get your USA Visa application granted.

You applying as a Tourist in NY also doesn't sound right. It would have been more convincing if you already made contacts in New York through which your visit can be verified. An average American might find it difficult to believe that a graphic designer turn interior decorator will be able to afford close to $10,000 for a 6 month trip. Maybe it's possible but that's just their mindset, except your company is Noteworthy. (The Nigerian 419/Drug trafficking image wouldn't help either).

So I'll say, if you must visit North America, then why not opt for Canada, Toronto and Vancouver is a good substitute for New York with bright night lights and busy streets. After all you're visiting as a Tourist.

alfablondy:
The 8 days have not passed

chingyjant:
Are you a Learner?Me when be jonser then make i go Yankee go spend 8 days?You suppose use ya head na

babyfaiz: To the person who stays in DELETED (i think your post has been deleted). You can please contact me on email DELETED It seems to me you have a good intention to help out. I should believe it is out of goodwill and not for financial gains. The thing with this US visa thingy is that you might never know. You could just get lucky. Be willing to drop me an email then we can exchange pin. Thanks for your anticipated help.

babyfaiz: .
it was cubicle 8. I was there when they gave that young lady visa. I guess most applicants were shocked, cause she was pretty young. I even think the guy in 9 is a bit lenient, he is a young lad. Please tell me about your interview, did it go well?

ghostofsparta: To hell with USA and UK, their shakara 3 much sef, wetin dey there gaaaan? If Odudualand is at least 50% OKAY, why would I think of flying. out. I have never seen the sense in touring, why do I need to go sight see Niagra falls or Statue of Libert when there are thousands of fascinating supernatural phenomenon I'm longing to unravel here. If there was steady electricity supply, good roads, security, job opportunities, stable economy etc in this amalgamation called Nigeria, the propensity of most Nigerians to always want to fly out would minimal. Why don't we st@ inculcating a sense of trio-contending nationalism? The yorubas can make Odudua Nation a place far more better than the US and Canada combined given their intellectual and technological prowess. The Igbos can make Igbokwenu Nation a country far better and advanced than China and Korea combined in terms of their fierce industrialism and innovations. Those of the north can turn their place to a nation more craved than Saudi. Or Dubai. When do we blax Afrikans start thinking of turning our lands to beautiful lands were outsiders would have reasons to queue for our visas. I'm surprised with the way those granted visas commented on how glad there were as if travelling abroad is the ultimate achievement in the existence of a black man's living in a third world country. All my friends are always shocked when I reply that I wouldn't budge if there's a vessel the size of Titanic waiting at wharf for any to freely hop in to America, 89•9% of the Nigerian, especially the youths (15-30) wants to go to Amereeka, when I ask what if we all go, who will remain to fix this place? They'll reply - shey na your problem? They attack me for not being patriotic when I have long being denouncing being a Nigerian but an Oduduan given various reasons but confused at their propensity to travel out at the slightest opportunity or Visa Lottery. Hypocritical thing is they proclaim '9ja Till I Die' here claiming another nationality when asked by strangers abroad. We just consume, we produce nothing to the world. Regardless of my love and hate for America. Let them keep denying us, even let them deny everyone so we can stay put and tackle the mess. Most of those flying out to US and the rest of the world are escapists who don't want to engage the situation here. Nigeria to me is a war-zone, war of attrition, graver than Iraq or Somalia, anyone USA stamps their visa to go out is a dissenter. The cogent question I asked friends whenever the 'travelling out' subject is roused is - let's imagine many of you my friends and other millions of youths have ja commot finish (scattered around the world without reason to come back). for a very loooooooooooong time......do they think whatever system whose currency eventually became 5times stronger than that of the British pounds would urge them with warmly welcome to return back home and enjoy the same basic amenities and social infrastructures that enticed them to USA and UK for which those who were left behind yeeeaaaarrrrsss ago strived and died to attain ? They always either say "I don't know jor" or "I'll always be welcomed in my father's land". Can you Imagine.






Let him be, don't you know everything in a heavily Colonised artificial country like Nigeria is measured by, and reflected on God will or Satan influence by those who can't reason past their story books.

@those commenters associating their visa approval to the favour of God, please kindly answer the question below:

Who should successful drug traffickers, prostitutes, scammers, economy looters, bomb strappers whose visas were unknowingly granted be thankful and praisful to? Satan? Shango? Babasuwe?

If none of you can't answer, then you are one of the 'yeye' religionists that makes this place undwellable.

CyberG:

BEST COMMENTER so far! Look, if someone like you applied for any visa you will most probably get it because this is the correct attitude. I add to your brilliant comments: Why will Nigerians vote the dumbest / clueless leaders, who ruin every chance to greatly advance our country and then want to run to the US, Canada, etc? It makes no sense and all this VO know exactly the leaders and countries that are shaite! As I write, their is 24 hours surveillance of Nigeria and almost all other countries both by agents in the country and military forces who live just off the Atlantic coast and every information about Nigeria is sent back almost as soon as it happens including the desperation of a lot of Nigerians to travel to the US by all means after voting useless people who will never make Nigeria a better country everyone in the world would queue up to get the visa! Shame on you all and the useless leaders you always elect and turn around to run to the US, UK.

CyberG:

BEST COMMENTER so far! Look, if someone like you applied for any visa you will most probably get it because this is the correct attitude. I add to your brilliant comments: Why will Nigerians vote the dumbest / clueless leaders, who ruin every chance to greatly advance our country and then want to run to the US, Canada, etc? It makes no sense and all this VO know exactly the leaders and countries that are shaite! As I write, their is 24 hours surveillance of Nigeria and almost all other countries both by agents in the country and military forces who live just off the Atlantic coast and every information about Nigeria is sent back almost as soon as it happens including the desperation of a lot of Nigerians to travel to the US by all means after voting useless people who will never make Nigeria a better country everyone in the world would queue up to get the visa! Shame on you all and the useless leaders you always elect and turn around to run to the US, UK.

babyfaiz: Thanks everyone for your candid advise and opinions. Just to point out.. They never placed a ban of any sort on my passport and I applied alone without my family the second time. After reading so many replies, I can deduce from the person who wrote below

[b]@OP, I want to believe the consular office will like to deny your Visa application again and again. They probably have your records from your first interview which you failed. It'll become even more difficult for you to get your USA Visa application granted.

You applying as a Tourist in NY also doesn't sound right. It would have been more convincing if you already made contacts in New York through which your visit can be verified. An average American might find it difficult to believe that a graphic designer turn interior decorator will be able to afford close to $10,000 for a 6 month trip. Maybe it's possible but that's just their mindset, except your company is Noteworthy. (The Nigerian 419/Drug trafficking image wouldn't help either).

So I'll say, if you must visit North America, then why not opt for Canada, Toronto and Vancouver is a good substitute for New York with bright night lights and busy streets. After all you're visiting as a Tourist.

I think the problem has to be with how much I told the consular that I earned annually. He must have thought that 6 million naira annually for someone in his early thirties in Nigeria is too much. I guess he must be conversant with Nigeria and how much an average Nigeria earn. The few people that got the US visa were saying things like 2 million naira, 3 million kind of. If this were the case, the shocking thing will be.... why on earth will a family man in Nigeria that pays house rent of 1 million naira, pays school fees each term for his kids, feed and buy petrol for his car and generator will want to travel when his/ her basic salary is 2 or 3 million naira. I wouldn't even try it. When I travel, I travel large like some people call it. I pay for my hotel and even if I have relations in that particular country I don't stay with them because I love my space and I am a man of class, very fastidious about where I lay my head. I wouldn't travel out of the country if I have 2 million naira balance in my account. That to me is stupidity. In Lagos where I live, I live well drive an AMG benz ( not bragging but just want everyone to understand me). My wife drives a jeep. I am going to America to see what its like and spend my money. I wear designer cloths and was hoping to get some in New York, that influenced the choice of Newyork and my intention was to stay for 2 weeks.

I have over 20 friends in the US who are not qualified but went to America based on student grounds. It is funny because they complain everyday that they want to come home. The other day, one of them who eventually became a US citizen by marrying a black America and later divorcing her was asking for 500 dollars to bring the new 9ja wife to America. She's got her visa but he can't pay her ticket fee.

The pain is just because my intention is clean ( no hidden agenda) and i just feel proud of myself, achievements as a young lad. I always think that I am well qualified for the US visa because I don't have any false documents and I won't be telling the consular a lie. Someone just told me now that... lies that suit the requirements are necessary. So, i am thinking that I could have said that I earned 2 million and I am staying in a hostel and I work with a renowned company. That is what my so many friends that are over there said anyway. This were guys who dropped out when we were in school. So I guess my pain comes from.. how on earth will someone who is NOT soooo qualified, lied and presented oluwole document get a US visa while a genuine applicant like me will be rejected?? No wonder Bill Gates said life is so unfair. Teach your kids the truth but let them know eventually it pays but will not necessarily bail them out.

I am getting it off my chest by hitting the club tonight. Its there loss anyway because I am spending my money. I know they'll eventually give me sometime and I also know that I can't be a winner all the time. Like the saying in yoruba. You don't try to justify your rights all the time, you just let somethings slide even when you know you are right. things happen I guess this is part of life. So lesson learnt. I will just do Canada like someone advised but certainly not now. I will listen when my hood friends tell me about the US and mock me... after all your paparzzi, na me go tell you about US, not until you reach there

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Typical Naija mentality of always playing victim. Your math didn't add up. Average Hotel rooms in NYC are $200 per night: 2wks=$2400, another $3000 for flight, feeding and transport: = $1000, other expenses = $500, shopping=$1000. So u are spending at least $8,000. U r spending about 21% of ur gross income in 2wks. Remember this is supposed to be from ur discretionary spending. U already told the consular that u would spend $6000.
Now that you are granted visa, you are talking about all these "ills" in America. Show me one of ur friends who is not doing well, I'll show u 10 Naija folks in US who make more than 6mill in a yr. I can also show 10 Naija folks who make up to 10mil/yr who were all denied. Why is everything has to be I have money more than u, therefor, the rules are different for me?

modath:

That means your interview was after ours some minutes after the lady was granted.I wasn't shocked at all.I listened to her and she convinced the guy that going to the US will ensure continous funding of her project, she said and I quote "as the project co-ordinator,the donor needs an analysis of how the funds are utilised so we can get another grant",she was ARTICULATE!!we got the same guy in cubicle 9,he wasn't lenient one bit, we just stuck to what was in our DS-160 and didn't try to waver one bit,I'm unemployed,filled it in my form & didn't try to dress it up or put any spin when I was asked.
You might remember us,I was with my husband,wore a grey dress,my SO wore a black striped shirt & tan trousers.Go to the USA visit visa thread,all the questions&answers we gave are there.

chingyjant:
Big fat lie from the darkest place in the pit of hell.Where did they give you and your family H-1 visa(work visa) when your siblings are still infants and undergraduate?Also when it was'nt a company that was sending you all there.Bro please tell that to ignoramus on NL.You must'nt comment its not by force.We all come here to learn not to deceive and lie to others.Now we know you better.

Okija_juju:



[b]Like I said, my family and I all were awarded H-1 Visas.. #Fact!

Secondly, I got that Visa in France not Nigeria. I guess that must have also aided it somehow. Funny enough, my two youngest siblings were both 4 & 6 at the time. It was a company that sent us to France, but the American trip was personal. Simply vacationing. Now I am not sure if my father applied for a tourist or professional visa, but simply put, everybody in my house got a H-1 Visa. Infact, my American and U.K Visas (Both obtained in France) were the easiest Visas I have ever gotten in my life. If I tell you the story of my British Visa, you will prolly say I'm also lying. I didn't even have complete documentations with me on that one. Because I was running late and looking for a parking space in Paric (which is a nightmare), I rushed out of the vehicle and forgot one of my envelopes in the car. I thought I had lost it, only for the guy to say and I quote "You are really making my life difficult right now. Anyways, I'm hungry and need to go on my break. Go over there ( pointing towards a cubicle) and pay". I swear it.. That was it.

My belief was that our living and working in France helped. The guy actually said 'Wow! A Family of Professionals. I like that!'. The only Visa I have obtained from Nigeria is my French Shenghen Visa. The interviewer was such an arsehole that day. That was a company trip so I guess he had no choice but to issue me my Visa. ow, I have a French resident Permit. o and by the way, I have only been to the U.S once in my life. Intend to go again in September for my sister in laws wedding.

I know it's surreal, but that's my experience. If you have the patience to look through my post history, I believe I have once said it here that I have never been denied a Visa in my life before, Today, I have U.S H-1 Visa (expired), A British Tourist Visa (expired as well), a French resident permit ( expired) and a Canadian Passport (Recently gotten). Same for everyone in my family of 7.

Don't hate! [/b]