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Travel / Re: USA Visit Visa Part 2 by abujaniv: 2:46pm On Sep 20, 2017
Hello. The standard "no documents" advice still stands. On rare occasions, we will require presentation of some documents. This is sometimes done to establish family relationships, medical payments, business activities, etc. When this is needed, we will put the case on hold and allow the applicant to send in the needed documents (or copies) to us. I want to stress that these are rare cases. If it gives you peace of mind to carry an armload of documents, do so by all means. In all likelihood, they will not be examined. Proactively shoving stacks of unrequested documents at us in the interview window is not appreciated.

OmoBendel24:


@AbujaNIV and @LagosNIV sirs, seems we are asking for too much, just as it is seeming semi-established that things are no longer the way they used to be and has been established here by you on documents presentation for B1/B2 "holidaying tourist" visa interview. Please once more, a clarification will suffice. Thanks sirs

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Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 2:24pm On Sep 20, 2017
Hello CreativeWeb. You are welcome to apply again. That said, it sounds like you and your wife were not honest about your purpose of travel at your previous interview. Credibility is paramount in the US visa process. If an applicant damages their credibility in a previous application, it can be very difficult for them to qualify for visas.

@Sebastine1606, thank you for your input, but please refrain from responding to visa queries on this particular thread.

CreativeWeb:
Hello Abujaniv and Lagosniv.

My wife and I applied for the US Visa in August for vacation. But we were denied. My wife was pregnant.

Now, she was put to bed this September.

My Bishop wants to send me to the US to represent the Diocese in a church conference. I'm a clergy.

I want to go alone since I will be staying just 3 weeks and my new born baby is too tender for international travel.

I will be going for interview this October. Did I apply so soon, since we were denied in August?

What if the VO asks me why I don't want to travel with my wife and baby, what should I answer?

I just wish VOs have a totally perfect way of spotting legit non-immigrants.

Thank you for the good job you are doing here.




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Travel / Re: U.S. Student Visa (F1, M1, & J1) Forum - We're Listening by abujaniv: 10:38pm On Sep 18, 2017
Hello adegbitetunji. We advise individuals to apply for their student visa several months before the start of their studies.

adegbitetunji:
Is it too early to apply for F1 starting Fall 2018...?
Travel / Re: U.S. Student Visa (F1, M1, & J1) Forum - We're Listening by abujaniv: 10:34pm On Sep 18, 2017
Hello adegbitunji. You may apply simultaneously or separately as you wish. Children typically qualify through their parents. Embarking on international study with an infant in tow is an ambitious and expensive proposition.

adegbitetunji:
I intend to travel with my 1year old...when should I apply for his visa?

Should I wait for mine to be issued? Or I can apply for both at the same time...
Travel / Re: U.S. Student Visa (F1, M1, & J1) Forum - We're Listening by abujaniv: 10:29pm On Sep 18, 2017
Hello ookwori. We don't discuss chances.

ookwori:
Am A staff of the federal college where my dad happenes to be the provost and the are sponsoring my graduate studies in US. Would that negativity affect my chances of getting an F1 visa?
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 12:16pm On Sep 16, 2017
Hello opomulero. You may change the prospective destination. If asked at the interview, explain the change.

opomulero:


Nairalnders,
Kindly drop any info about my question pls
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 8:52pm On Sep 13, 2017
Hello Oluwatisegun. You are not very good at this. Just two months ago with this same user name, you were posting in a thread called "Moving Permanently To The US" about your "plan to travel to USA on student visa and on getting there to marry a woman." Just as easily as I found your true intention with a couple mouse clicks, I or another consular officer will see through your lies at the visa window. Save your money and abandon this plan. Some day when you are older and more established, you may want to visit my country as a true tourist. It would be a pity to have that option permanently taken from you because of a bad decision now.

Oluwatisegun:
hello, I would like to know if i will have issuse on my age, am 20years old and been working for my company for 2years now and am being sent for a 10days training programmes for my promotion at work...
2' after booking my hotel resavation for 10days and my return ticket too, can i travel with $1000 at hand and won't have issues at the point of entry cause the $1000 looks small to me
3" my interview is next month and i seems scared cause of my younge age, have also been to 4 Africa countries....
I just need somthing truthful about my case so i can go in with full confidence and God will do the rest...
Best regards

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Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 8:38pm On Sep 13, 2017
Hello Iamzizilicious. Probably the best course for you is to schedule an interview rather than electing the interview waiver (dropbox) option. That way you can make your birth intention clear before crossing through the port of entry, where Customs and Border Patrol will make the ultimate determination on whether you can enter the country and for how long. Even if you choose dropbox, you may still be called in for an interview. Your husband will have to appear for an interview after losing the passport and visa.

Iamzizilicious:
Dear VO,

My husband and I have current B1/B2 Visa that is due to expire 10th Dec 2017, Husband used his visa twice and I did use mine once for tourism without over staying at any occasion. I intend to renew via dropbox before expiration for the purpose of using it for Childbirth in December as well, Please what do you advice I renew as?

Then again Husband's passport with valid US visa is currently lost/missing, Please how does he go about renewing his visa? and what is the guaranty that he will be reissued another visa before our intended travel date in December 2017?

Earnestly looking to hear from you soonest.
Appreciate your most graciously.

Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by abujaniv: 11:02pm On Sep 12, 2017
This means your prospective school costs more than $32,000 a year to attend. This is normal in the US. If you can't afford it, you can't go. If you present fraudulent bank statements in support of your student visa application, we will find out, and you will be effectively banned from ever traveling to the US.

jopex:

Please Nlander please, I need advice from you about this message, I receive from the school after they have send message inform me to be expecting my i20form... Just wondering because qI don't understand very what this message is trying to indicate
Please I need better explanation
Because am new to all of this
_________________________
Congratulations on your admission to Cleveland State University for Spring 2018 and our engaged learning community. CSU is committed to providing you with a superior educational experience as you obtain your degree.



Our records show that you’re still missing the financial documentation. Therefore, it is important that you are aware of the cost of attending Cleveland State University and that you have all necessary funds to support yourself.



Meet the annual estimate of costs to attend Cleveland State University.

Undergraduate Bachelor’s = $32,536.00

Graduate Master’s = $37,398.00

Graduate Doctoral = $32,277.00



All documents must be dated and issued within the past 6 months. All bank statement must be dated, must indicate the exact amount held in the account, and must be presented on the bank's letterhead.

The following documents or combinations of documents are acceptable:

A bank statement in your name that indicates the amount of funds available in either a checking or savings account.
A bank statement in the name of a parent or non-parental financial sponsor that indicates the amount available that is also accompanied by a letter of confirmation from the guarantor of his or her intention to provide financial support for you.
A letter from your financial sponsor’s employer, indicating the employee’s annual salary, accompanied by a letter from your financial sponsor confirming his or her intention to provide support for you. The annual salary of the financial sponsor noted in the letter must be sufficient to demonstrate that he/she can support you given the primary (personal) financial obligations of the sponsor.
A Financial Guarantee from your government or other sponsoring agency that indicates the amount of funding available to you and that clearly stipulates all additional provisions of the support agreement, such as health insurance coverage. Please provide a copy of the Financial Guarantee to the Center for International Services and Programs (CISP).
If your documents indicate an amount in a currency other than US dollars we will convert the amount per the exchange rate on the day we receive your financial support documents.

The following documents are not sufficient for Form I-20 issuance and will not be accepted:

· Deeds for real property or lease holdings

· Insurance policies

· Pension or retirement accounts (including certificates of deposit)



Please email a copy of your financial documentation to (so so so email***) as soon as possible for the Form I20 to be issued.



We look forward to seeing you on campus. Thank you and have a good day.

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Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 1:17pm On Sep 11, 2017
Hello metatron60. Your accommodation arrangements are your business.

metatron60:
@ VO... waiting for your reply on this. Thank you

Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 8:49pm On Sep 10, 2017
Hello pooozeee. Try this:
http://bfy.tw/DqlS

pooozeee:
How much money can I have on me while travelling to the US without breaking any law ?
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 8:45pm On Sep 10, 2017
http://bfy.tw/DqlS

xxseekerxx:

Thanks for your quick and timely response but I tried to schedule my appointment through a new email that I already set up. Yet they server complained that my informations has been attached to an email. Was told to login to the email and schedule my appointment. And they email belongs to the previously used agent and I do not have access to it.

Meanwhile, is there any phone number I can call in the embassy for quick solution as am running out of time.

Thank you.
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 5:17pm On Sep 10, 2017
Hello ZigZiglar. The color of the paper doesn't matter. Once the photograph is successfully uploaded, we don't need a hard copy. On question 3, you're best off asking customer service; that said, the instructions on our website are pretty explicit. Watches are allowed. You can change the interview date one time. After that, you'll need to pay the fee again.

ZigZiglar:
Hello Abujaniv,

Thank you for your prompt response to our numerous questions, I need your response on the below questions:

1. Should the confirmation page be printed out in black & white or preferably colored?

2. Does one need to bring along a passport photograph to the interview even though a copy was successfully uploaded and appears on the confirmation page?

3. Is the Transaction reference no. given on the visa fee payment receipt same as the UID needed for booking an appointment stated on the website?

4. Are watches allowed on the day of interview?(I have heard unconfirmed reports of some specific watches not allowed)

5. Appointment date has not been booked yet, can one cancel/discard an already signed and submitted application, fill another application with the new changes and use the new confirmation number generated to book an appointment?

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Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 5:14pm On Sep 10, 2017
Hello xxseekerxx. Tell this person to come onto this forum and ask their own question.

xxseekerxx:
Dear VO.

Someone was denied entry into the USA with his wife and also banned for five years because the individual that was suppose to pick them at the airport did not answer his call as I was told. He believed the case was not fair to him and he wants a salvaging action. Please what can he do?

Can this case be revisited?

Thank you.

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Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 5:13pm On Sep 10, 2017
Set up a new e-mail address.

xxseekerxx:

Thank you for your reply but I already used an agent ignorantly from my previous application, but now am doing it myself but I could not schedule my appointment because the system recognized that my information has been attached to a particular email address. But I could not find the agent.

Please how can I remove my informations from the attached email?


Thank you.
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 5:11pm On Sep 10, 2017
Hello jubrilar. If she is questioned at the port of entry about the change in destination, a rational explanation should suffice. You can change the interview date one time.

jubrilar:
Good day house.. please I have a sister who applied for Usa tourist visa last month, and she choose Miami, Florida as her tourist destination. her interview is schedule for the end of this month. but she heard about the weather forecast that the hurricane will get to Florida and people were asked to vacate most of the city.....my question is what can she do, can she change the city or she should still leave it like that, and also how many time can someone reschedule interview appointment. please we need your advice on this
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 1:22pm On Sep 09, 2017
Hello Tanker01. We have addressed this issue many times before.

Birth tourism is legal in the US provided the applicant is open about their intention and pays the medical expenses in full. This means that the applicant should declare any such intention they have at the Embassy/Consulate and again at the port of entry.

If it happens that the applicant gets pregnant well after the initial visa interview, they will have the opportunity to make their intention, medical preparations and financial resources known at the POE. However, it will remain up to Customs and Border Patrol whether to allow that applicant into the country. Some are not, and they are put on the next flight home. This must be extremely uncomfortable for a heavily pregnant person, to spend 15-20 hours on a flight to America, several more hours being questioned, then another 15-20 hours on a plane home. This is what we want to avoid.

Onto some other misconceptions:
The concept of the “change of intent” letter is not valid. These e-mails are not read nor correlated with the applicant’s file. Some people who send such letters may get a form letter in response, but it is informational in nature and in no way confers permission to amend the declared purpose of travel. What matters is what you declare at the Embassy/Consulate and at the POE. After the fact e-mails do not carry any weight.

Some applicants say, “I applied for only the B2 visa to declare my medical intent.” The B1/B2 visa categories are conjoined, so applying for only one does not make any difference. Other applicants say, “I appeared at the window with a big belly,” as if this alone is enough to declare their medical intent. Again, the responsibility is on the applicant to be honest about what they plan to do in the US.

Other considerations:
Medical care is expensive in the US, and costs can escalate dramatically if there are complications.
Credibility is paramount in the US visa process. If visa officers detect any deception or obfuscation, no amount of excuses, documents or receipts will make up for the loss of credibility.

Tanker01:
Dear VO, my wife was issued a visiting visa in January 2014 January, but due to issues with my health then, she couldn't travel. By May of that same year ,she wrote asking the embassy If she can now use the visa for child birth. They responded in the affirmative. And she traveled in June. Had the baby in July and came back in August. The problem is that her visa was canceled in January 2015 when she took our first baby to the embassy, she was carrying our last baby and the VO, asked her why she applied for only one child instade of two.after her explanations the VO canceled her own visa n denied our daughter visa . Even when she explained that we sought the permission of the embassy before traveling because of change of purpose.
Since then she has been denied Visa 3times without any reason.
Please what can we do as I sincerely want to travel with my family. I have a valid visa which I have also renewed, but the truth is that I don't enjoy vacation without my family with me.
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 12:01am On Sep 09, 2017
Hi Elandhas. Anytime the actual travel deviates from the stated travel plan, it may invite closer scrutiny. In such cases, an honest explanation of the circumstances should suffice.

Elandhas:
Dear VO,
I have a brother that was to attend a conference at Atlanta ,Georgia on Monday next week , he has already book his flight , he however got a mail from the conference organisers today that the conference had been cancel due to weather forecast that the hurricane will get to southern Atlanta by Tuesday next week, and that the governor of the state already declared a state of emergency ,they promise to reschedule the conference to a later date and communicate this to participate

My question now is that , I hope he won't have problem at the POE , when the decide to eventually go for the conference when it is rescheduled.

Thank you.
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 12:00am On Sep 09, 2017
Hello xxseekerxx. Don't use agents.

xxseekerxx:
Hell VO.

I tried to schedule my appointment but the system recognized that my detail is attached to a particular email address from previous application but the agent that handled the application at that time cannot be reachable, therefore could not continue with my appointment schedule. Please what do I do?

Thank you.
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 11:58pm On Sep 08, 2017
Hello blueblood1. The word you are looking for is perhaps "abscond." The word "elope" means to run away to get married.
Any number of family members can be eligible for visas as long as the purpose of travel makes sense and you can afford it. That said, travel and living expenses for extra family members will compound what will already be very large costs for the medical care you are planning. These plans do not necessarily raise concerns about absconding. But statements such as these made by you earlier this year:
"I want to migrate to Australia but dont know if i stand a good chance."
"I want to migrate to canada with my family but dont know if i stand a good chance."
These indeed raise strong doubts about your true intentions.

blueblood1:
Hello VO

Please I need advise. I and my wife intend to have our next baby in d U.S. we are yet to apply for visa.

My question is,should I include my other kids(2 kids) in d application? I want them to be there when the baby arrives,yet I don't want the VO to think that we want to elope ( a friend's similar experience informs my being skeptical)

Thanks
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 1:59pm On Sep 08, 2017
Hello Nairaland. Here is a public service announcement for those reapplying for visas, either via the interview waiver program (dropbox) or in an interview. On the application form (DS-160), there is a question that says "Have you ever been in the U.S.?" If the answer is yes, you will be prompted with another question: "Provide information on your last five U.S. visits."
Often, we have applicants who only list their most recent visit. Or, they will enter information on what they planned to do, but their actual travel was different. This invites closer scrutiny, meaning we will have to call in dropbox applicants for an in-person interview. Excuses that an agent or protocol officer made the errors do not hold any weight.

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Travel / Re: USA Visit Visa Part 2 by abujaniv: 1:58pm On Sep 08, 2017
Hello Nairaland. Here is a public service announcement for those reapplying for visas, either via the interview waiver program (dropbox) or in an interview. On the application form (DS-160), there is a question that says "Have you ever been in the U.S.?" If the answer is yes, you will be prompted with another question: "Provide information on your last five U.S. visits."
Often, we have applicants who only list their most recent visit. Or, they will enter information on what they planned to do, but their actual travel was different. This invites closer scrutiny, meaning we will have to call in dropbox applicants for an in-person interview. Excuses that an agent or protocol officer made the errors do not hold any weight.

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Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 9:34pm On Sep 07, 2017
Hello danielox. You are going about this completely the wrong way. What you are describing is illegal immigration, and the consequences are harsh and long lasting. Save your money and do not apply for a tourist visa.

danielox:
Hello brothers and sister.Please i met a woman from USA(Los angeles) and she really wanna help me so i could join here there,initially she agreed to send me all necessary documents needed and a flight ticket so i get the visa myself but this week she said people adviced her(A Nigerian) against givin her personal info out,So she will only send me flight ticket now.Please am planning to to use any adress i get online to complete my DS 160 form.The visa in question is a visit visa.Please guys advice me on this.This woman really loves me and want me to join her Los angeles.
Travel / Re: U.S. Student Visa (F1, M1, & J1) Forum - We're Listening by abujaniv: 2:43pm On Sep 07, 2017
Hello again chucks33. It's important to follow the instructions. Failure to do so augers poorly for an applicant's future at a US institution of higher learning.

chucks33:
Good day,please am going for my F1 visa interview next week.The part that says parents should sign,my dad mistakenly wrote the date in the column meant for country,which I erased with a tipex pen,but someone just told me now that is wrong and I might be denied again,please,what should I do?
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 2:41pm On Sep 07, 2017
Hello Sijbombom. Step-by-step instructions are found at:
http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ng/
There is an extensive application form, called DS-160, with many questions about you, your family and your purpose of travel. If you did not complete this form, then your application will not go forward.

Sijbombom:
Greetings VO,
I recently applied online for a Visa. My interview date is in 2 weeks, but I am not sure if I have completed the application correctly.

I applied for a B1/B2, was only able to fill a confirmation page. But I heard from a colleague that I am supposed to fill some other pages with details of where I am going and where I will be staying and what Im going there to do which i didn't see there.

I will really appreciate it if you can help understand, whether I don't really need all that, as I have all documents with me or if something is missing and I need to correct asap. Kind regards .
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 6:16pm On Sep 06, 2017
Hello pooozeee. We are not travel agents. Your accommodation is your business. You do not need reservations to start the visa process, but you should have accommodation sorted before you travel.

pooozeee:
I will be going on vacation with my family to the US by DEC
Where can I find a nice resort in either new York or new jersey ?
Do I need to book for hotel reservation 1st upon my arrival ? Pls
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 6:14pm On Sep 06, 2017
Do not start shoving documents through the interview window unless they are requested by the visa officer.

CreativeWeb:


I see. Last time, we didn't present any documented information because we were not asked. We had our employer's letter and invitation letter from our host.

So, is it right to present documented information to VO without being asked?
Travel / Re: U.S. Student Visa (F1, M1, & J1) Forum - We're Listening by abujaniv: 6:12pm On Sep 06, 2017
Hello segun544. Different schools have different requirements. A good first stop in the process is:
https://educationusa.state.gov/

segun544:
Hello AbujaNiv & LagosNiv

Please I am an HND graduate from a Federal Polytechnic here in Nigeria...please I would love to know if I can apply directly for my Master's degree in the U.S and please i would also love to know every requirement needed to make my visa application a success as I am a novice in Visa application process...Thanks
Travel / Re: U.S. Student Visa (F1, M1, & J1) Forum - We're Listening by abujaniv: 6:10pm On Sep 06, 2017
Hello yale001. Standardized test requirements differ according to the school, so let that be your guide. In general, better schools require them.

yale001:
Hello AbujaNiv. I will like to start the process of my study visa in a university in USA, I have my first Degree here in Nigeria, and will like to go for my masters. i want to know if there is any reason to sit for any of these exam before i can go for masters in US. GRE, GMAT, SAT, TOEFL, IELTS)
Or is it that they would be required at the embassy during the interview. Thanks
Travel / Re: U.S. Student Visa (F1, M1, & J1) Forum - We're Listening by abujaniv: 6:06pm On Sep 06, 2017
Hello deyondanni. We don't discuss chances on this forum. You should be prepared to answer any question about your life and educational aspirations.

deyondanni:
1.Hello,please i would be applying for an F-1 visa next year,and being that i left secondary school 4yrs(by nxt yr)what are the chances that the VO would ask me about what i have been doing for the past 4 yrs?

2.A friend of mine is seeking a full ride scholarship in the US but due to insufficient funds he cant use an agent for the whole process,please how possible is it going to be...........THANKS
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 2:44pm On Aug 16, 2017
Hello Hadidi09. It sounds like you were not completely forthright about your purpose of travel. Visa officers are not obligated to ask every applicant if they are pregnant and planning on giving birth in the US. Applicants are, however, obligated to announce such intentions at the visa interview and the border.

Hadidi09:
Dear VO,
My biz partner n I applied in jan for shopping ( I co-own a furniture store) we cldnt go cuz of 1 of us wasn't granted leave from office we both went in June did all d shopping n shipping, and I stayed back to give birth up till August( mailed d embassy a change of intent and got d generic reply) My visa was denied under section 212(g) n asked to come for interview. I was never asked during d interview since my initial plan was shopping. Now I want to attend a conference in sept and not pregnant
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 3:14pm On Aug 15, 2017
Hello Hadidi09. We very rarely look at marriage documents. If you consider yourself to be married and present yourself as such, we too will consider you to be married. If there is a contradiction in how you and your partner/spouse present yourselves in interviews and application forms, then that will invite closer scrutiny.

Hadidi09:
Good day, pls when I applied in jan 2015 I had done only my traditional/customary wedding in may 2014 filed as single cuz I didn't have any binding doc. Did d legal documation in april 2015. My husband went for interview n said DOM was may 2014 as he counts customary he was denied due to discrepancy in info n I was issued a 221(g) I know I wld b questioned on it what do I do

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