tzetzefly:

I can see from your first post that some pertinent questions were asked you by the CO. Those were the areas that needed answers you could not give.

1. You do not have any travel experience
2. Your take home pay was not stated clearly in the DS-160
3. The duration of your stay 20days was too long in comparism to your take home pay
4. Your other business that fetch you extra income, needed to be stated clearly for verification
5. Business/conference visa in your
specialised area should have been the better option for you and not tourist visa
6. You cant apply now or else your
application will be refused again.
7. Apply after 6 months when you would
have made this changes.
8. Travel someplace else to change your
status.

phemobay:


do u mean usa doesnt gv visa to someone who has never travel to another country b4.... ooooooooo My God I tought i can reappy now and fill in d weak areas like income per month and also change d 3weeks intention to 5days like u said.... consider dis and respond please

tzetzefly:

I never said they do not give visas to first time applicants, but the circumstances determines the approval of such applications.
However, having a genuine reason for a first time travel, assists such decision and the CO has a final say in the matter.

If you make this changes so soon as you have planned, it raises further suspicion on your motive to travel. Do just what i have told you, travel someplace else get travel experience and change your current status.

Apply after six(6) months as a pleasure traveller and not for conference purposes, this shows consistency in your application and clears any doubt.

All the best.....

ok... my purpose was not conference in d on i did b4, but d invitation letter is still so much valid for may... I wish to put my monthly income, then change my 3 weeks intended time of stay to 5days... and re-appear next month...
thanks... please I still need more of ur advice on dis... thanks and God bless

tzetzefly:

I never said they do not give visas to first time applicants, but the circumstances determines the approval of such applications.
However, having a genuine reason for a first time travel, assists such decision and the CO has a final say in the matter.

If you make this changes so soon as you have planned, it raises further suspicion on your motive to travel. Do just what i have told you, travel someplace else get travel experience and change your current status.

Apply after six(6) months as a pleasure traveller and not for conference purposes, this shows consistency in your application and clears any doubt.

All the best.....

dintexventures2: plse i want to ask this,i want to ask if there is something bad in going for b1/b2 visa interview with my two children out of four children
And have not travelled before.Legally married and working with pay above 300k.Want to make it brief just for 7 days to U.S.Will be visting my AUNT and family.
My twin will be staying back with my wife.What are the chances pls.

phemobay:

ok... my purpose was not conference in d on i did b4, but d invitation letter is still so much valid for may... I wish to put my monthly income, then change my 3 weeks intended time of stay to 5days... and re-appear next month...
thanks... please I still need more of ur advice on dis... thanks and God bless

benson3788:

he already got the approval letter from his school, but the duration for his treatment was not stated by the doctor. What should I say if asked? Or
What if I'm asked how long we would to stay in the state?

tzetzefly:

The duration of his treatment in the States even if it is tentative, is necessary for the CO to know. Call the Doctor and ask him, or better still tell the Doctor to send this information via email for documentary evidence.

phemobay:

ok... my purpose was not conference in d on i did b4, but d invitation letter is still so much valid for may... I wish to put my monthly income, then change my 3 weeks intended time of stay to 5days... and re-appear next month...
thanks... please I still need more of ur advice on dis... thanks and God bless

benson3788:

thanks, that was helpful
can you highlight on possible questions at the interview?

oshonuru: Hi friends,
I would like to know if i have chances for securing a US Tourist visa (Conference). I am billed to attend a conference next month. I have made hotel reservations, invitation letter and my embassy interview is scheduled 27th of this month, few days time.
Where i presently work i earn about than N110,000 (3years experience, NO travel experience with not too rich bank statement, like about a million, does this figure pose a threat? Like how much would i need to have?
I would like to know if there are any other requirements apart from those?
Also, i learnt sometimes one might be fortunate not to have them ask for any documents at all, just series of questions. I would like to know the kinds of questions i should be expecting.
I'll really appreciate your inputs, and i'll come here to testify.
Help a brother.... ...im in my early 30's.
The interview date is real close, i believe there is nothing God cannot do.

franco273: Hello tzetzefly

I have a little problem, back in 2008 when I was still naive and ignorant I was fooled by an agent who said he had connections @ the USA embassy, well I found the hard truth when I was refused. My problem now is that when I applied for visiting then, he filled the form as me being married , with a kid and having my own business, details like wife's name, dob, business name and kid's dob I can't recall since it was a lie, now I want to apply again and thinking of putting separated as marriage details . But the form still asks for ex spouse's date of birth and previous work history which I can't recall, what can I do? Or should I come out straight but don't want to get a permanent ban

tzetzefly:

Your case is a serious scenario. It will be difficult to lie to the CO regarding your former data.

Even if you claim ignorance in your previous application, there is no way you can forget your own details and that of your ex-wife.The CO will not fall for this trick.

I suggest you either come clean, face the CO and tell the truth as it is irrespective of the outcome, or forget any trip to the States.....

franco273:

Real name was used, real date of birth of mine was used and I was denied cos I hadn't travelled to any other western country before the application. I have since travelled to the United Kingdom after 2008 without over staying...max was 20 days.
I am thinking of coming clean by saying the agent filled the form wrongly or using a very good escuse

Funlady412: Well this travelling tins should not be a do or die affair to us,if you are not given,there are several other places so beautiful for tourism and you dont even go through any stress,we v got carribeans,paris,dubai, and so many places.dont be desperate,i tink wat d consulars see is the desperation,no matter wat v not travelled before,not married and i want to gv it a trial,what should my acct balance be?

optimus-prime1:

if I'm correct mate, you are passing off as Desperate... Relax, if a CO gets vibes you are desperate from your next application that pops immediately after refusal, "Wham!" another refusal again...
Give this thing time, add up to that cash you wanted to spend on another visa application and travel to Malasia... I strongly advise that you build your travel history.

igbankebabe: @Gbenge 77,

doesn't a host/sponsor giving the visa applicant (who works) a notarized affidavit of support pose as a problem? Assuming the VO goes as far as checking the documents... Won't flags be raised as to why a sponsor has filled out the affidavit (i-134) for someone who should be able to support themselves? That issue of having a relative too. Can I lie the second time around? And say no other or do they have ways of checking if that previously mentioned name is still in the US?

I ask because i applied in March (with no travel history) and was bounced. I am hoping my circumstances change in the next few months. eg salary increase, job promotion. - i hope these count as a change in circumstances.


@ Optimus-prime1,

How easy is it to travel to Malaysia? Are they lenient with visas? Do you know if they have a consulate in Lagos?

igbankebabe: @Gbenge 77,

doesn't a host/sponsor giving the visa applicant (who works) a notarized affidavit of support pose as a problem? Assuming the VO goes as far as checking the documents... Won't flags be raised as to why a sponsor has filled out the affidavit (i-134) for someone who should be able to support themselves? That issue of having a relative too. Can I lie the second time around? And say no other or do they have ways of checking if that previously mentioned name is still in the US?

I ask because i applied in March (with no travel history) and was bounced. I am hoping my circumstances change in the next few months. eg salary increase, job promotion. - i hope these count as a change in circumstances.


@ Optimus-prime1,

How easy is it to travel to Malaysia? Are they lenient with visas? Do you know if they have a consulate in Lagos?

optimus-prime1:

Very easy! In fact Asian Visa's are generally easy to get.
Trust me, getting bounced at the US embassy makes it seem as if getting an Ordinary Travel Visa is a Miracle.... Lol
Traveling to Malasia just needs a form and these;
1-Proof of employment- letter of Introduction from your employer
2- your passport Photos
3-int'l passport
4-about 20$ VISA application fee (dunno the price now, but as of sept last year when I checked it was 20$)
5-your IV letter, if you are going on Vacation a copy of the Hotel reservation and your bank statement
6-then your return flight ticket

they have opening hours at their embassy(I know only embassy one@Abuja, not sure about Lagos) submit your application and GBAM!


MALAYSIA HAS IN LAGOS, THE SAME LINE WITH US EMBASSY, BY D LEFT SIDE BEFORE D US EMBASSY, SAME WALTER CARINTING IN VI
Your Visa comes out that same day.
The only lil fing I hate with going to Malasia, is the fact that their Law enforcement officers have a tendency to be hostile, esp towards Nigerians, so one has to be extra careful around those parts.

optimus-prime1:

Very easy! In fact Asian Visa's are generally easy to get.
Trust me, getting bounced at the US embassy makes it seem as if getting an Ordinary Travel Visa is a Miracle.... Lol
Traveling to Malasia just needs a form and these;
1-Proof of employment- letter of Introduction from your employer
2- your passport Photos
3-int'l passport
4-about 20$ VISA application fee (dunno the price now, but as of sept last year when I checked it was 20$)
5-your IV letter, if you are going on Vacation a copy of the Hotel reservation and your bank statement
6-then your return flight ticket

they have opening hours at their embassy(I know only embassy one@Abuja, not sure about Lagos) submit your application and GBAM!
Your Visa comes out that same day.
The only lil fing I hate with going to Malasia, is the fact that their Law enforcement officers have a tendency to be hostile, esp towards Nigerians, so one has to be extra careful around those parts.

phemobay: please house, I was denied last week, but no reason was knonwn for d denial... no document was checked... here was my interview...

i had it with d man in d 1st window


vo: can i av ur passpt
me: here is it sir...
vo: y do u wana travel to us
me: to visit my reletive because he has invited me to visit him and his family
vo: what did ur uncle do in d us
me: he is ......
vo: where in us ar u visiting
me: told him
vo: how long ar u going to spent dia
me: 20days
vo: what do u do in nig
me: i av my personal biz and also work as an accountant in .......
vo: av u travel b4
me: no
vo: are u maried
me: happily maried wt a child
vo: why ar dey not going wt u
me: told him

am sorry u ar not eligible for bla bla bla..... and he returned my documents and gave me a paper...... u can gv comment pls

he didnt ask for any document from me...


SOME PEOPLE ADVICE ME TO REAPPLY NEXT MONTH WITH 5DAYS DURATION, AND FILL IN MY MONTHLY INCOME because I DIDNT FILL IT B4,

SOME ASK ME TO GET UK FIRST AS TO GET MY PASSPT DISVIRGINED.... BUT I DONT KNOW HOW TO DECIDE, OR SHOULD I GO TO DUBAI FIRST... PLEASE I NEED UR ADVICES.. TANKS ALL IN ANTICIPATION TO UR ADVICES

tzetzefly:


@Phemobay, i employ you to be patient. Do not change your data so soon after your last refusal you may further be denied your application. I am telling you this honest truth, based on experience from two friends i know.

The first has been denied five times already and has taken a break from the US Embassy. His wife secured the F-1 visa in 2011 and she is in the States presently. He changed items in his profile soon after refusal, which further earned him several refusals.

The other guy has been denied twice already. He is not applying anytime soon.

Travel elsewhere, there are so many places to go for pleasure. Give your application ample time for your travel circumstance to change.

A word they say is enough.......