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Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Obamagbagbeeni: 1:43pm On May 10, 2022 |
Effect001: Lagos |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by giselle237: 3:29pm On May 10, 2022 |
Shannon70:awesome. seeing your informed inputs already. Thank you |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by UmmZayd: 3:30pm On May 10, 2022 |
Greatn3ss: Well you can but honestly anything Dental in the US screams MONEY like a lot. Some student insurance sef no cover dental 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by shithapuns: 6:42am On May 11, 2022 |
ozymes: same boat, the waiting continues |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by 987Real: 8:14am On May 11, 2022 |
As a former consular officer. Based on your experience what does Shannon70: |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Futureukstudent: 12:44pm On May 11, 2022 |
hello everyone, I have been a silent reader of this particular thread since 2019 and I guess it is time for me to share my own experience. (first visa interview) LOCATION: Lagos, Nigeria. 2018 so I went to the embassy with my parents(I was in my mid-20s) this faithful day hoping for good news at the end of the day. VO: Can I have passports, please? (we handed it over) VO: why are you going to the u.s? DAD: for visitation. We are going to visit a family(note: this family in question is my aunt's husband and children, as my aunt just recently passed away as at then) VO: where do they stay? DAD: Houston Tx VO: How is the person related to you? MOM: she is my sister VO: what is her name? (told him) VO: (typing) is she still there? MOM: oh no she is late, it is just her husband and children (to my dad) what do you do? DAD: a bank manager in so so so VO: how many children do you have? DAD: 4 VO: and how old are they? told him VO: where are they? DAD: they are here in Nigeria VO: (typed for some time) I will be denying you a visa at this time, bla bla bla (handed us the pink slip alongside our passport NOTE: In the application form, we had stated the fact that I am the C.O.O of my dad's company fast-forward to this year LOCATION: LONDON (I applied with another friend of mine who then got an earlier date, and did his interview somewhere else in the UK but was denied. he also tried to discourage me from going simply because he was scared for me not to be denied again in the space of 3years. stubborn me, I no listen. no, be my fault, I no fit let money waste. an deny them go deny person, e no remove anything for my body) D-DAY (Took all necessary documents except one important thing for biometric, my UK BRP that shows my status in the UK. I asked if I should give them a photocopy and she said when I get to the interviewer's cubicle I should let her know if she will accept the photocopy. meanwhile, I should sit and watch the screen till my waiting number is displayed. that was when the hot sh*t hold me from nowhere. as I no wan dy sweat in front of VO when being interviewed, sharp sharp I run enter toilet go clear 1 or 2. I came back waiting patiently for my number to come up but it didn't. then I noticed the hall was becoming empty so I walked towards the security man to ask what up, he made a call to find out and he was told my number was called twice but no one responded, but since I am here, my number will pop up in a min) VO: hello can I have your documents, please? VO: Why are you going to the U.S? ME: For tourism VO: Where in the US will you be going? ME: houstin(Yoruba boy like me) VO: What? ME: Hostin Houston texas VO: Ok you mean Houston ME: (smiled sheepishly) forgive my accent VO: what will you be doing in Houston? ME: site seeing and visiting the NASA Space station VO: So you are doing your masters here? ME: yes VO: what course? ME: (told her) VO: You started last fall? ME: EHN? (She repeated herself multiple times before rephrasing) VO: You resumed last September? ME: ooh yes I did VO: Do you have anyone in the US? ME: non that I know of (she chuckled and repeated what I said like she doesn't believe me) VO: In your last application, it shows here that you said have a relative in Texas ME: oh well that was my aunt but she is late and I am not close to her ex-husband and her kids so I can't say i have relations with them(nodded as if she agreed with me) (started typing) VO: What were you doing in Nigeria? ME: working as the c.o.o of bla bla bla VO: What do they do? it is an agro allied company VO: What is agro-allied? me: (explained to her while she listened attentively) VO: So you stopped your job so you can get a higher qualification? ME: NO, just took some space to get my master's degree so that I can go back home and take over the family business since my dad is nearing his retirement VO: (CHECKING HER COMPUTER) do you have siblings? ME: YES VO: How many? ME: 4 VO: you are the oldest? ME: yes VO: Where are your siblings? ME: 1 is here, the remaining 2 are in nigeria VO: When do you intend to go back? ME: MY program ends in dec, so by January i ought to be back in nigeria VO: won't you work a little before going back? ME: (smiled) my dad actually want me back in the company as soon as possible, so i wont be staying back in the UK and besides i also have a personal company i am running VO: (stared at me with interest) you have a company, what do you do? ME: Into fish processing and dog breeding VO: what is fish processing?(listening attentively like say she dy learn new thing) ME: (Told her how we make dried fish and export abroad) VO: Where do you export them to? ME: UK U.S and canada VO: who is managing your business for you now? ME: my 2 sisters and my parents VO: Where is the third person? ME: He is studying here in the uk VO: has he travelled before? ME: NO, this is his first travelling out of nigeria VO: (flipping thru my passport as if looking for visas) Have you travelled before? ME: Yes, i travelled to the UK some years back with my mom(this is like 11+ ago) VO: To do what? (stared at me in curiosity) ME: for xmas holiday VO: did your brother go with you? ME: no he didnt VO: OK i will be holding your passport, you will be contacted on how to collect it back. have a nice day. ME: walking away like is that it? (local man was amazed) IF THERE WAS ONE BIG LESSON I LEARNT, IT WILL BE THAT NEVER LET ANYONE DISCOURAGE YOU. ( NO PASS THERE YOU NO GO FIT PASS BECAUSE MR. A NO PASS) NA LIE, GIVE IT A TRIAL, PEOPLE HEAD DIFFERENT. just as GOD as shown me favour, he will also show you all favour. cheers guys 24 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by TDH1680: 1:08pm On May 11, 2022 |
Good morning, can anyone advise of the interview waiver tracking process. I have been tracking my parents renewal application but the status is stuck on "Application Received". The last updated date, has changed twice since it was submitted but the actual status, hasn't moved from "Received". Can anyone advise? Am I looking in the wrong place? Pepes: |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by pufframmy: 3:15pm On May 11, 2022 |
AMEN CONGRAT Futureukstudent: 2 Likes |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by ozymes: 3:54pm On May 11, 2022 |
When and where was it submitted ? TDH1680: |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by iyanuakin(m): 4:29pm On May 11, 2022 |
Good afternoon Gurus in the house, im due to travel on the 21st, filled form A for PTA on trade website since last week, been visiting sterling bank but keep getting stories of no allocation yet, can someone advice or suggest next action please Thanks |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by kiki2023: 5:31pm On May 11, 2022 |
Good afternoon. I switched my first and last name in my visa appointment confirmation but my DS160 is accurate. Is this going to be a problem? I'm applying for a drop box |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by TDH1680: 5:52pm On May 11, 2022 |
ozymes: Lagos. Submitted on 4/29/2022. Today makes it the sixth business day. I'm not entirely familiar with this site, and how to respond. I hope you get my message. |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by ozymes: 7:55pm On May 11, 2022 |
You might need to check status again 1-2 pm tmrw. TDH1680: |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by flourishing247: 8:02pm On May 11, 2022 |
TDH1680: Just be patient. That's the normal process. 1 Like |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by JohnZak: 8:15pm On May 11, 2022 |
You are looking at the correct site. I suggest being patient. Did you submit in Lagos? Based on my observation, Abuja might be slightly faster. This might be because they have just started IW appointments (about 6 weeks ago). My mum submitted on the 14th of April and was issued by 20th of April. Her status changed from Application Received, Administrative Processing, and then to Issued. Some other folks who submitted in Lagos waited for much longer. It is a waiting game. Continue to monitor the tracking website. They will inform you if they require any document(s) from you. TDH1680: 1 Like |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by TDH1680: 9:37pm On May 11, 2022 |
Cheers everyone for the response. I was going based on previous posts on here and their portal, which states to check back in two business days. I guess, I'll have to keep waiting. |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by TDH1680: 9:38pm On May 11, 2022 |
JohnZak: |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by TDH1680: 9:39pm On May 11, 2022 |
ozymes: Will do. Cheers, for your help! 1 Like |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Teminio: 10:45pm On May 11, 2022 |
Good evening all Is there a telegram group for visa renewal that is not covered on IW or for fresh applicants? Thanks for all the helps on here. 2 Likes |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by DrStrangelove: 11:59pm On May 11, 2022 |
Congrats once again bro Nothing is impossible for those whose minds are prepared. With some push and luck, u will get results Ur story sort of confirms to me that applying away from ur country of nationality with the adjusted status (ur UK Biometric Residence Permit) goes some way to ameliorate the VO's fear for ur anticipated return back to base after ur sojourn to the US. Coupled with the delinking and linking of the sub-stories in ur earlier application with ur parents and the quick explanation away of a non-relationship with ur extended family in Houston gave some respite along with ur ties with ur/family businesses in Nigeria. Pls can u shed more light on the circumstances surrounding ur friend's visa denial so that we can adduce what went wrong with his visa application and learn if u don't mind. Did he also have a BRP like u? Was he going on holiday? Did he present ties to home country like u did? Or was the VO afraid of issuing even though his case was like urs. Thanks and Congrats Futureukstudent: 3 Likes |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by 987Real: 12:36am On May 12, 2022 |
. Shannon70: |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Bkoks: 10:10am On May 12, 2022 |
Hi. Please can anyone help with phone number or email for cfgi federal or any channel to complain. It’s been 3 weeks of paying my dads’ MRV fees but I’m unable to select a date. Can’t move pass that “visa type” on his account once I click on non-immigrant and it takes me back to the home page and the never ending loop starts. |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Futureukstudent: 11:25am On May 12, 2022 |
DrStrangelove:yea sure I will share their own stories too. |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by urchdiya(f): 11:54am On May 12, 2022 |
How long does it take for someone to pickup their passport in Abuja? My mum had her interview on Monday & by Tuesday I tracked & saw it has been issued but till today been Thursday, she’s yet to get a mail or sms for pickup. My mum doesn’t stay in Abuja & scheduled to leave by Sunday. Please how can I best handle this? |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by TDH1680: 2:14pm On May 12, 2022 |
shithapuns: Has the status changed on any of you guys IW application? My parents keeps showing "Application Received", since 4/29, but the last date updated has changed twice. Anyone in similar situation? This is for Lagos, though. |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by uist: 2:20pm On May 12, 2022 |
Congratulations, have they started normal visa routine in the US embassy in London. I wanted to book appointment for the purpose of tourism. What is the appointment time line in the US consulate in London, I can I get a date for October? Futureukstudent: |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Olawalejj4: 4:04pm On May 12, 2022 |
Pls anyone that want to book appointment pls I need help oh |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Halytude: 5:28pm On May 12, 2022 |
Hello everyone, I’m new on this thread and I have a question. I submitted my B1/B2 visa application (IW) on April 21 and my status on CEAC shows administrative processing till date; case was last updated on April 28. I haven’t been asked to walk in for an interview or submit additional documents. Is this normal? Has anyone else experienced a similar wait time? What did you do? |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by dishydens(f): 6:25pm On May 12, 2022 |
Good day everyone please the school I’m applying to requested I provide financial documents that show readily available funds to cover estimated expense with funds in US dollars. Does this mean the bank to give a statement of account in the equivalent of dollar or the account must be a dollar account? Cause my sponsor is saying he doesn’t own a dollar account. Please someone clarify |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by wuki: 6:50pm On May 12, 2022 |
Send your normal account statement. The school should be able to convert to USD @ official exchange rate. dishydens: 1 Like |
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