finegirlna:


The baby is also a human being so they shud pay the 54400 visa fee , fill the form, book a date for the interview ,apply and go with the baby to the interview obviously the baby can't go dere alone

towontoprecious:
Good afternoon everyone.
I am one of the silent readers here..I just have to come and appreciate everyone here for sharing their transcripts and experience one way or the other cuz it really open my eyes to a lot of things...God bless you all
My transcript below:

Yesterday was my interview and went with all my documents which were not checked. I arrived at the embassy Lagos office by 6.40am and my appointment was for 7.00am and went through the security checks and after standing for a while, I entered for the interview. I did my finger print and passport photograph scanning and later join the queue for the interview. I was watching all what is happening (praying silently with my heart in my mouth) and how many are been refused by the VOs especially a very friendly lady giving out blue sheet with smile.

VO: Good Morning
Me: Good morning, how are you this morning
VO: Very fine. Thank you (smiles)
Me: (Smiles back)
VO: What are you going to do in the USA?
Me: For my annual vacation, take some days totally off work and sight see places
VO: Where are you going in USA?
Me: Virginia
VO: Virginia? Young people go to Texas, New York, Vegas…So why Virginia?
Me: I watched a documentary when I was in my final year about Luray Cavern formed by gradual sedimentation of stalactites……blah blah blah
VO: What do you do?
Me: I work with XYZ organization and also an MBA student in UNILAG
VO: Any relative in the USA?
Me: No, that was why I booked my hotel accommodation
VO: Have you travelled anywhere before?
Me: Yes, I have been to Togo and Ghana (road trip)
Vo: Are you married?
Me: No, but engaged
VO: When is your wedding?
Me: July 1st
VO: Where does he work?
Me: ***** Bank
VO: Any kid?
Me: Not yet
VO: Okay, Your visa is approved, this paper blah blah blah……………….
Me: Have a great day.

My Case Is Different

ifyseun:
Good morning beautiful people, please I require guidance in filling my ds 160 form...as I am a first timer...thanks

KaptainAfrika:
What information do you require, be specific, so the help can be meaningful, cheers.

Femcesc07:
Kunlewoye congrat bro
Oya make you go exploit Trump land!!!!!!!!!

orabs:
Congrats!!!

What if am to go for vacation with my family(me,my mum,hubby and 5 months baby), What documents do i need to go with?

Note i do not have any one to send me an invitation letter, just going for vacation.

I await your response.

kunlewoye:


Well, make your document checklist similar to mine plus hotel booking documents if you don't have anyone inviting you over. Also include any information on the places you'll be visiting. Be very specific. Show them you know what you're doing. Also I've found that when it involves a family they're usually interested in how much you have and whether you're able to afford the trip...meaning you should go with a significantly sufficient bank balance. I'd say from around 5M if I'm being honest with you.

kunlewoye:


Well, make your document checklist similar to mine plus hotel booking documents if you don't have anyone inviting you over. Also include any information on the places you'll be visiting. Be very specific. Show them you know what you're doing. Also I've found that when it involves a family they're usually interested in how much you have and whether you're able to afford the trip...meaning you should go with a significantly sufficient bank balance. I'd say from around 5M if I'm being honest with you.

ifyseun:
Good morning beautiful people, please I require guidance in filling my ds 160 form...as I am a first timer...thanks

kunlewoye:


My oga na so o... Perhaps by April I go start dey make plans . Thanks.

Meanwhile, my passport expires in June and my bro was saying something along the lines of airlines not allowing you on board if your passport's validity is less than 6months, I'm also making my Canada application now and they usually give you a visa to cover the validity of your passport. What should I do in this case as I don't want them to give me visa that's only valid for a few months. Any thoughts? Is it possible to have another passport now, even though the current passport still has a few months left to run?

Sammy740:
Hello house,
My family is going for a vacation in New Jersey before the end of this month but we can't get a flight to NJ within our budget. Someone suggested we fly into New York and then to New Jersey since they are very close.
My question is, aren't we going to have issues at the POE since we filled New Jersey as our destination?
Thank you.

Sammy740:
Hello house,
I will be travelling with my family to New Jersey for vacation next week via JFK, New York and we can only get seats on Emirates. My wife and my kids are first time travellers and I am trying to make this trip as comfortable as possible for them.
Please help me with the following concerns;
How is it flying with Emirate? I read sometime on this forum that we will be interviewed in Dubai before getting to New York. is this true? If you have flown Emirates to New York, please contribute.
I can't get to pay for our hotel reservation here and someone suggested I should pay on arrival, is this adviseable? Or should I call the hotel and see if I can pay with my Nigerian debit card?
What is the best way to connect to Newark New Jersey from JFK? Whatever means of transportation it is, I will like to have it booked before leaving Nigeria
LadyGuinivere,
seyewest,
TWoods,
and all the gurus in the house please help a brother.
Thanks.

ifyseun:
@captainafrika sir....I just need guidance generally so I won't make mistakes...please send me a mail: ify.mcqueens@yahoo.com

LadyGuinivere:

I'm quite sorry dearie about your denial. Cos you are qualified (IMO)
Lemme address the issue of travel from a to b.
If you want, you can travel from new york to Alaska by bus or flight. Me that is here, I am a greyhound ajala. I like cheap things
So basically, as long as you have a valid visa you can globe trot in the US as much as you desire. No crime.
I feel the Italian thing was the VO's ish. Your transcript was long. You can see the man was torn.
My take: Reapply as soon as you can.
Make use of the column for why you were refused. State that you believe the VO decided your cases unfairly because of the Italian refusal. Indicate as much as poossible the reason for the refusal. Then state your previous travel histories (Country and date) and the fact that you neither overstayed nor committed a crime (unless you did then you are OYO). And that , that ought to count fo something.
Good luck and please keep us updated. I'm interested in this ya matter.
See if you can read overlord's or 100dollarbill's transcript. Not sure which now. He was refused unfairly, reapplied and got

Newbiein2016:
I finally got around to reapplying. My interview was today at 8:15, Lagos

Transcript
VO: Hello, pass me your passport
Me: Good morning (may have been the other way round too)
VO: Why are you travelling?
Me: Vacation
VO: Where
Me: Minnesota
VO: Why Minnesota?
Me: To visit my friend, we planned to meet up last year, unfortunately I didn't get a visa
VO: What do you do for work?
Me: I work with xyz, as head of xyz. I do xyz, xyz, xyz for the company.
VO: Typing for a long long time
Me: Twiddling fingers and feeling slightly nervous
VO: Your visa is approved, this letter has details on how to pickup
Me: Thanks

The guy before me was also issued a visa (positive vibes + energy)

PS: Saw the VO that denied me a visa and really prayed not to be directed to him (I know people say same VO can't interview you twice but I just did not want the experience of being moved to some other person)

It looked like there were a bit of rejections.

Just thought to update the thread.

@Lady G, I did use your opening lines when sharing my reasons for the initial rejection...I think it did me good. Thanks!

Soo sad I missed the Qatar and Emirates sale, the ticket prices are insane

leopower:
GUD EVENING all, pls i need assistance here. i was filling my ds-160 form and it got timed out, i tried retrieving it with the application num i got on d first page and it further request the first 5 letters of my surname but my surname is only 3 letters. i cant seem to be able log in back into my previous ds160 form. pls how do i go back into that form ?

ifyseun:
@captainafrika sir....I just need guidance generally so I won't make mistakes...please send me a mail: ify.mcqueens@yahoo.com

def111:


refresh the page and try again.. my surname is also 3 letter, always save the page when thinking of what to fill not to get timed out again

leopower:


Thks, I actually saved as am progressing ,but is there anyway I can log in back into d previous form or I shd just open another form and start afresh ?

def111:


after the surname page, you will see another page asking you for your secret question and answer.... something is your internet browser window. open new page and try again..

u can start a new one if you like...

bishop4APC:

Good morning everyone, I just have to give kudos to the brains behind this wonderful thread. Having gone through the pages, i was able to perfect my documents and booked an appointment.

I would love to ask the house if i stand any chance of getting my visa approved with these blah blah blah.

I'm a school proprietor and i will be attending a wedding of my friend who was born in the US, i will be spending 2weeks in his house because he doesn't want me to book for an hotel.

l have been to Israel twice on pilgrimage , Tanzania for a leadership conference , Kenya on a vacation trip, Senegal for my sister's wedding , cotedivoire and i also frequent to Cameroon , Ghana and Togo on business trips.

I make reasonable profit from my school business, am married with 2 kids ( age 4 and 6 )

What are my chances of getting the visa ? though am not too desperate but i just need to attend the wedding. Thank you