Hello nairaland people,

I am about to travel for a short course to USA next week. I have an international driver's permit but my Nigerian drivers license is missing.

I have read in a couple of online platforms that we need to have both (local and international) to drive in USA but people have told me only the international driver's license is okay.

Nigerians in diaspora, I need your advise

Hello Good people of this house, I am dropping my passport for renewal for my self, wife and kids via drop box. My question is would their presence be required anytime during drop off or pick up of the passport at the DHL office. Thanks in anticipation of anyone that has done this before.

@Jgreg I'm sorry you were refused. However, I kinda don't like it when people themselves say the reason for refusal then ask for folks to guess the reason. The vo said
" your visa does not qualify you to give this talk"
Have you researched whether that particular field requires a specialist only to deliver it vis a vis the US laws?
Have you checked the reach of the B visa vis a vis health management in the US?
Perhaps you should do that first. I don't know the answers. And you should have asked the vo the approprate visa

LadyGuinivere:
@Jgreg I'm sorry you were refused. However, I kinda don't like it when people themselves say the reason for refusal then ask for folks to guess the reason. The vo said
" your visa does not qualify you to give this talk"
Have you researched whether that particular field requires a specialist only to deliver it vis a vis the US laws?
Have you checked the reach of the B visa vis a vis health management in the US?
Perhaps you should do that first. I don't know the answers. And you should have asked the vo the approprate visa

My thought too, unless @the bolded penned above by the OP isn't what OP heard and/or is passing across....

LadyGuinivere:
@Jgreg I'm sorry you were refused. However, I kinda don't like it when people themselves say the reason for refusal then ask for folks to guess the reason. The vo said
" your visa does not qualify you to give this talk"
Have you researched whether that particular field requires a specialist only to deliver it vis a vis the US laws?
Have you checked the reach of the B visa vis a vis health management in the US?
Perhaps you should do that first. I don't know the answers. And you should have asked the vo the approprate visa

GBAM.... research is the key.

Please my dearies,soon i will be reapplying for US visa.i just need answers to this questions:
1.In my previous application in 2016 i filled (Single) in my US Form i was a novice then.Lastyr My sis helped me to filled my form and she filled (Other)said my daughter and my business is my Ties here in Nigeria.because i was shy not to let my secret out of being a single mum(having child out of wedlock)
2.when filling another form should i still maintain tbe single in my 2016 form or i should filled other.lastly she in my previous form i filled my monthly income,but lastyr form she did not filled.because she and her husband is sponsoring me to meet up their promises to me after their wedding. Can i fill im the one sponsoring myself ori should let them sponsor me.just asking plss give me guidelines or how to go about it.thanks and God bless

Adeosas:
Please my dearies,soon i will be reapplying for US visa.i just need answers to this questions:
1.In my previous application in 2016 i filled (Single) in my US Form i was a novice then.Lastyr My sis helped me to filled my form and she filled (Other)said my daughter and my business is my Ties here in Nigeria.because i was shy not to let my secret out of being a single mum(having child out of wedlock)
2.when filling another form should i still maintain tbe single in my 2016 form or i should filled other.lastly she in my previous form i filled my monthly income,but lastyr form she did not filled.because she and her husband is sponsoring me to meet up their promises to me after their wedding. Can i fill im the one sponsoring myself ori should let them sponsor me.just asking plss give me guidelines or how to go about it.thanks and God bless

This question get as e be?
Are you married?
Are you single?
What is other? Do you qualify for any of the categorirs there? Na you sabi the answer. Fill it. Don't ask for opinions on factual issues. The opinions may not be the truth
Again. If you know the sponsor fill it ma.
These kinda questions na e De make vos deny person sharp sharp once u Enter

dubolog:
you asked your question like a Non-Immigrant and spoil everything with "Nigerians in diaspora" this is not the right thread if u truly need answer. Student in diaspora will have a clear idea, post it on student thread bro.Just saying

Actually Nigerians in diaspora may be able to answer him. He can drive on his b visa and those in Yankee may know what their visitors have been doing as per driving

Ok ma.thanks for your reply.

LadyGuinivere:

This question get as e be?
Are you married?
Are you single?
What is other? Do you qualify for any of the categorirs there? Na you sabi the answer. Fill it. Don't ask for opinions on factual issues. The opinions may not be the truth
Again. If you know the sponsor fill it ma.
These kinda questions na e De make vos deny person sharp sharp once u Enter

I went for my interview last week Wednesday and I was denied.my transcript.
Vo:Good morning
Me:Good morning
Vo:can you pass your password?
Me:i passed it.
Vo:Why are you going to the US?
Me:i'm going there to visit my friend,i invited him for my cousin's wedding and he was around for the wedding....but unfortunately for me I didn't have time for him because I was so busy at work.,so I promised him that I'm going to visit him.
Vo: I noticed that he was tying when I was talking.
Vo:What do you do?
Me: Told him...tying again.
Vo: Are you married or single?
Me:Single,but I have child
Vo: How many children do you have?
Me: I have just only one....tying again.
Vo:how many days are you spending?
Me:3 weeks.
Vo:is there anyone going with you?
me:No,just only me.
Vo:Do you have any relative in US?
Me:no....he said okay
Vo: You said you want to go and visit your cousin?
Me:no,my friend.... He said okay
Vo:have you traveled outside the country before?
Me: no, this will be a privilege
Vo: how many years have you being working?
Me:5years
Vo: he held my passport for few minutes then pick blue paper and said you aren't qualify this time.Please where was I wrong because I want reapply next year.

OmoBendel24:


My younger sister attended an interview at the US Embassy in Lagos and did biometrics, maybe 2004 or 2005 if my memory is not failing me.... Well, it's up to him sha, these are consequences for wrongdoing. Unless he has a sound reason for the said changes, I however believe strongly that those details can be thrashed in the bin of forgotten past and nothing will happen!

You haven't given us details of your younger sister.

You know a female change of name can be excused but not a male and on top of that change of DOB

wabuk:
Pls house I will be travelling dis year by God grace. My interview is next month I'm a federal civil servant I work in one of the federal hospital as an accountant and my wife work in the same hospital as an administrator staff I have working for 9 years now and my 8 years Pls what are the necessary thing again to bring along. We are going with our 2 children. Pls

Amen to the bolded.

Just go with all necessary documents pertaining to your app (going by the number of u attending the interview am sure it may be truck load ; don't mind me just joking) however this may not be checked during the interview.

Be confident tell your family too. You and your wife should be grounded in your field as questions may be thrown at you guys in that area and have a clear purpose of visit.

All the best

maddock:
Hello Good people of this house, I am dropping my passport for renewal for my self, wife and kids via drop box. My question is would their presence be required anytime during drop off or pick up of the passport at the DHL office. Thanks in anticipation of anyone that has done this before.

No.

Hello house, my family visa was denied this morning and here is the transcript, any pointer to where we got it wrong.

VO: Hello
Myself: How are you doing Sir
VO: Fine thank you.
VO: passport please, yours and your wife.
Myself: Here they are. ( Pass the two to him)
VO: Where are you going in the United State.
Myself: We are going to New Jersey to visit my cousin Kikelomo and ...
(VO cuts in with the next question )
VO: What do you do for living?
Myself: I work with Dash Dash Bank as Credit manager Dash branch, I am responsible for loan forms evaluation, Business evaluation to determine the viability of the business that the loan is intended for, preloan training, loan disbursement and loan recovery in caseof default.
VO: Tell me about your loan recovry strategy in your company
Myself: The first step is to send the defaulter SMS to notify the default, then followed by phonecalls to remind the defaulter to pay and if no concise response ,we visit with loan recovery team.
VO: How long have you stayed with them?
Myself,: 7 yes and 6mths
VO: Madam, what do you do for a living
Madam: I am Cash Officer with Dash Bank (Different Bank Though) and I am responsible for ..........
(VO cuts in with another question)
VO: How long have you stayed with them?
Madam: 4yrs and 3mths.
VO: Is that your only son?
Madam: Yes he is
V.O: Unfortunately I can't approve your Visa and the reasons are stated in the WHITE sheet I am giving to you now, you can take your passports.
Myself: Thank you for your time and have a great day.

LadyGuinivere:
@Jgreg I'm sorry you were refused. However, I kinda don't like it when people themselves say the reason for refusal then ask for folks to guess the reason. The vo said
" your visa does not qualify you to give this talk"
Have you researched whether that particular field requires a specialist only to deliver it vis a vis the US laws?
Have you checked the reach of the B visa vis a vis health management in the US?
Perhaps you should do that first. I don't know the answers. And you should have asked the vo the approprate visa

@ladyG,duoblog,omobendel,and seyewest thank you for your valuable input its well appreciated. Going forward I would address the suggestions made by you guys

Thanks once again house

dubolog:
you asked your question like a Non-Immigrant and spoil everything with "Nigerians in diaspora" this is not the right thread if u truly need answer. Student in diaspora will have a clear idea, post it on student thread bro.Just saying

Pardon me, I'm a jjc

Tawakalituolas:
I went for my interview last week Wednesday and I was denied.my transcript.
Vo:Good morning
Me:Good morning
Vo:can you pass your password?
Me:i passed it.
Vo:Why are you going to the US?
Me:i'm going there to visit my friend,i invited him for my cousin's wedding and he was around for the wedding....but unfortunately for me I didn't have time for him because I was so busy at work.,so I promised him that I'm going to visit him.
Vo: I noticed that he was tying when I was talking.
Vo:What do you do?
Me: Told him...tying again.
Vo: Are you married or single?
Me:Single,but I have child
Vo: How many children do you have?
Me: I have just only one....tying again.
Vo:how many days are you spending?
Me:3 weeks.
Vo:is there anyone going with you?
me:No,just only me.
Vo:Do you have any relative in US?
Me:no....he said okay
Vo: You said you want to go and visit your cousin?
Me:no,my friend.... He said okay
Vo:have you traveled outside the country before?
Me: no, this will be a privilege
Vo: how many years have you being working?
Me:5years
Vo: he held my passport for few minutes then pick blue paper and said you aren't qualify this time.Please where was I wrong because I want reapply next year.

You need travel history

ladylco:


Amen to the bolded.

Just go with all necessary documents pertaining to your app (going by the number of u attending the interview am sure it may be truck load ; don't mind me just joking) however this may not be checked during the interview.

Be confident tell your family too. You and your wife should be grounded in your field as questions may be thrown at you guys in that area and have a clear purpose of visit.

All the best

thanks ladyico I really appreciate.

Hi,I observed that you had an interview which you scheduled for December last year.Did you still go for that interview or it was rescheduled.If you did attend same and was denied,my opinion is that perhaps you should still give it sometime.Also,you initially stated that you intended to visit Atlanta,maybe there are inconsistencies in your previous application and the recent one.Your virgin passport may also be another factor.You should try and build a travel history with your family and take it up from there.Take care man.

akinkunmi2020:
Hello house, my family visa was denied this morning and here is the transcript, any pointer to where we got it wrong.

VO: Hello
Myself: How are you doing Sir
VO: Fine thank you.
VO: passport please, yours and your wife.
Myself: Here they are. ( Pass the two to him)
VO: Where are you going in the United State.
Myself: We are going to New Jersey to visit my cousin Kikelomo and ...
(VO cuts in with the next question )
VO: What do you do for living?
Myself: I work with Dash Dash Bank as Credit manager Dash branch, I am responsible for loan forms evaluation, Business evaluation to determine the viability of the business that the loan is intended for, preloan training, loan disbursement and loan recovery in caseof default.
VO: Tell me about your loan recovry strategy in your company
Myself: The first step is to send the defaulter SMS to notify the default, then followed by phonecalls to remind the defaulter to pay and if no concise response ,we visit with loan recovery team.
VO: How long have you stayed with them?
Myself,: 7 yes and 6mths
VO: Madam, what do you do for a living
Madam: I am Cash Officer with Dash Bank (Different Bank Though) and I am responsible for ..........
(VO cuts in with another question)
VO: How long have you stayed with them?
Madam: 4yrs and 3mths.
VO: Is that your only son?
Madam: Yes he is
V.O: Unfortunately I can't approve your Visa and the reasons are stated in the WHITE sheet I am giving to you now, you can take your passports.
Myself: Thank you for your time and have a great day.

Morning Y'all, could this story be real? Read and respond accordingly.

Cheque Is Money


This is a true life story. Not only is it a real account of event that took place between my blood sister and US immigration/custom officers, it is a recent one too; it took place last two weeks. Between Tuesday 23rd and Thursday 25th, January 2018, from Lagos to Atlanta, USA, and back to Lagos. The entire journey lasted not more than forty-eight hours.

My sister has been visiting America since 1996, mostly twice a year. She had two of her three children in the US. All of them are now residents in US. The purpose of the visits has largely been business, including this last one. She runs Daslat Ventures, a boutique / Home stuff outfit, with outlets at Ogba Shopping Arcade and Ajah. Most of her dealings in US are with Costco, a popular and reputable company. This paragraph is meant to give a mental understanding to who she is. Nothing more.


On the fateful Tuesday, I got a whatsapp message from my sister notifying me she was about to board a Delta airline (her usual airline, a US airline) going to Atlanta, Georgia. Several hours later, I got another whatsapp message informing me they had landed in the airport in US. The message ended with 'Alhiamudulilhai'.
Myself, I was busy packing my luggage for the next day flight to Nigeria. Next time I checked my phone, there was another message from her: 'heading back home now'. I was a bit puzzled. I tried to explain it away by telling myself she was heading to her home in Atlanta. But wait a sec! Between the 'Alhiamudulilhai' message and this one, it had been few hours. I decided to call her. She clarified to me she was heading home to Lagos. 'What happen?' She told me she would explain when we see in Lagos. But I persisted. She then explained.....

The flight from Lagos to US was smooth. Delta is the best. Ojukai and his wife were also on board. When we landed at the airport in US, I was able to connect to the airport Wi-Fi. That was when I sent you the message of my arrival. I proceeded to the entry desk where my passport and visa were checked and verified ok. 'You are welcome to the US ma'am.' I walked past the counter, was heading to the arrival section when I heard 'hey You!'. I stopped and turned around to face a stern looking middle aged white man. He pointed at the book I was holding, 'You must set Forth at Dawn'. 'WHAT IS IN THAT FEDEX ENVELOPE?' This was the beginning!

In the Fedex envelope I had inside the Soyinka's book I was holding was a cheque given to me by Mrs Giwa to help deliver to a friend of hers, Mrs Ijeze whom I know very well. I didn't declare it at the point of entry. One, I didn't know cheque is money. Two, it wasn't in my name. When they asked me to follow them to their office within the airport I knew I was in a sort of trouble. Though I had the confidence I could explain myself, my bladder still gave way! Lol . They took my bags away from me, my book and my phones. I told them I had to change cloth because I had wet myself... they allowed me.

Interrogation started. They asked so many questions. They would hold meetings among themselves in whisper and returned to me for another round of questions. They called in a FBI agent. Then another hours of questions. They were trying to establish a case against me but my response kept me in the clear. They asked about my business, I told them. They cross examined that by putting a call through to Costco. My story was corroborated. I gave them Mrs Giwa's number. They called her. She confirmed she gave me the cheque. Still, the interrogation continued. I was getting tired. I m diabetic, you know.

One of the agents put before me my phone asking me to explain and identify the people in the video clips in my phone's whatsapp app!
I was confused. The clips showed ritual beheadings, boko haram barbaric acts, badoo atrocities and some Emmanuella's comedy skits.
I don't know any of them. I could understand the conclusion they were setting up. These are stuff people broadcast on whatsapp in Nigeria. People forward it to their contacts for information purpose only. I have no idea who these people in the clips are.

At this point, it is important to mention my sister wears hijab (not Niqab nor Burka).

They called most US contacts on my phone. I believed they got good responses about me. During the long hours interrogation, Delta had been contacted to put me on next available flight to Lagos. Delta was excellent. They put me on first class. That was when the interrogating agents started showing me a bit of respect. They told me they were not banning me from entering US in near future but they were not comfortable with the video clips found on my phone. As such they would deny me entry this time. I could go home and reapply for US visa in Lagos. I asked them if my children would be in any trouble because of this unfortunate misunderstanding, they said No.
At that point I just wanted to be on my way to Lagos. They didn't confisticate the cheque either.
Now back in Lagos, glory be to God, the Lord of all the worlds.

The reason I decided to narrate this story to our platform IGSOSA is to inform us concerning what we share, receive from forwarded messages and store (intentionally or otherwise) on our phones. You can never tell when they would turn incriminating. Even if you have got explanations that are genuine, events arising from the delay might waste your precious time and resources.
Whatsapp, by default setting, save a copy of your images and videos in your phone's gallery.

Koleoso ID
04022018
Adeyemo Layout, Molete, Ibadan.

dubolog:
V.O once answered that u can Drive on B visa with your valid international Driver's license like LadyG also confirmed. Don't just think of Working too like "Nigerians in diaspora" na there u go get issue.

Not all states allow this. Each state with their own set of rules. Best bet will be google.

dubolog:
just work and family the V.O didn't even ask about travel history Do u know how Kike got into U.S?

The VO didn't bother about travel history and kike is a citizen by birth.

dubolog:

We see many applicants who seem to think that being issued a visa is a matter of luck. They have been told that they do not meet the requirements of section 214(b) many times before, yet continue applying without any substantial change in their circumstances. Our system is not based on luck, it is based on qualifications. All consular officers are required to apply the same law to applicants. If you have been refused under section 214(b) and there has been no change in your circumstances, you should not waste your time and money with a new application for the same classification of visa. On the other hand, a prior 214(b) refusal may be insignificant and will not prevent issuance of a visa if your circumstances have changed in a substantial way which will demonstrate to us that your ties to Nigeria have become stronger than they were at the time of the prior refusal.
V.O

No Change in circumstance from the last interview @akinkunmi2020 went for in December. "Work" or "family" then Travel history. If no changes yet, keep your money

.

Thanks for this beautiful and concise response. It was a fact I scheduled the interview for Dec but i couldn't attend cos of emergency at work that was why I rescheduled it to Feb against Easter season using the same VSF ticket and form. I just wish to know who has the idea of what went wrong. Is it travel history, or Invitation or what? Mind you, no Agent was involved.

siina:
Morning Y'all, could this story be real? Read and respond accordingly.

Cheque Is Money


This is a true life story. Not only is it a real account of event that took place between my blood sister and US immigration/custom officers, it is a recent one too; it took place last two weeks. Between Tuesday 23rd and Thursday 25th, January 2018, from Lagos to Atlanta, USA, and back to Lagos. The entire journey lasted not more than forty-eight hours.

My sister has been visiting America since 1996, mostly twice a year. She had two of her three children in the US. All of them are now residents in US. The purpose of the visits has largely been business, including this last one. She runs Daslat Ventures, a boutique / Home stuff outfit, with outlets at Ogba Shopping Arcade and Ajah. Most of her dealings in US are with Costco, a popular and reputable company. This paragraph is meant to give a mental understanding to who she is. Nothing more.


On the fateful Tuesday, I got a whatsapp message from my sister notifying me she was about to board a Delta airline (her usual airline, a US airline) going to Atlanta, Georgia. Several hours later, I got another whatsapp message informing me they had landed in the airport in US. The message ended with 'Alhiamudulilhai'.
Myself, I was busy packing my luggage for the next day flight to Nigeria. Next time I checked my phone, there was another message from her: 'heading back home now'. I was a bit puzzled. I tried to explain it away by telling myself she was heading to her home in Atlanta. But wait a sec! Between the 'Alhiamudulilhai' message and this one, it had been few hours. I decided to call her. She clarified to me she was heading home to Lagos. 'What happen?' She told me she would explain when we see in Lagos. But I persisted. She then explained.....

The flight from Lagos to US was smooth. Delta is the best. Ojukai and his wife were also on board. When we landed at the airport in US, I was able to connect to the airport Wi-Fi. That was when I sent you the message of my arrival. I proceeded to the entry desk where my passport and visa were checked and verified ok. 'You are welcome to the US ma'am.' I walked past the counter, was heading to the arrival section when I heard 'hey You!'. I stopped and turned around to face a stern looking middle aged white man. He pointed at the book I was holding, 'You must set Forth at Dawn'. 'WHAT IS IN THAT FEDEX ENVELOPE?' This was the beginning!

In the Fedex envelope I had inside the Soyinka's book I was holding was a cheque given to me by Mrs Giwa to help deliver to a friend of hers, Mrs Ijeze whom I know very well. I didn't declare it at the point of entry. One, I didn't know cheque is money. Two, it wasn't in my name. When they asked me to follow them to their office within the airport I knew I was in a sort of trouble. Though I had the confidence I could explain myself, my bladder still gave way! Lol . They took my bags away from me, my book and my phones. I told them I had to change cloth because I had wet myself... they allowed me.

Interrogation started. They asked so many questions. They would hold meetings among themselves in whisper and returned to me for another round of questions. They called in a FBI agent. Then another hours of questions. They were trying to establish a case against me but my response kept me in the clear. They asked about my business, I told them. They cross examined that by putting a call through to Costco. My story was corroborated. I gave them Mrs Giwa's number. They called her. She confirmed she gave me the cheque. Still, the interrogation continued. I was getting tired. I m diabetic, you know.

One of the agents put before me my phone asking me to explain and identify the people in the video clips in my phone's whatsapp app!
I was confused. The clips showed ritual beheadings, boko haram barbaric acts, badoo atrocities and some Emmanuella's comedy skits.
I don't know any of them. I could understand the conclusion they were setting up. These are stuff people broadcast on whatsapp in Nigeria. People forward it to their contacts for information purpose only. I have no idea who these people in the clips are.

At this point, it is important to mention my sister wears hijab (not Niqab nor Burka).

They called most US contacts on my phone. I believed they got good responses about me. During the long hours interrogation, Delta had been contacted to put me on next available flight to Lagos. Delta was excellent. They put me on first class. That was when the interrogating agents started showing me a bit of respect. They told me they were not banning me from entering US in near future but they were not comfortable with the video clips found on my phone. As such they would deny me entry this time. I could go home and reapply for US visa in Lagos. I asked them if my children would be in any trouble because of this unfortunate misunderstanding, they said No.
At that point I just wanted to be on my way to Lagos. They didn't confisticate the cheque either.
Now back in Lagos, glory be to God, the Lord of all the worlds.

The reason I decided to narrate this story to our platform IGSOSA is to inform us concerning what we share, receive from forwarded messages and store (intentionally or otherwise) on our phones. You can never tell when they would turn incriminating. Even if you have got explanations that are genuine, events arising from the delay might waste your precious time and resources.
Whatsapp, by default setting, save a copy of your images and videos in your phone's gallery.

Koleoso ID
04022018o
Adeyemo Layout, Molete, Ibadan.

Thank you so much for this post