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OluomoZaria:
Reason why i said so is because i am a student and i am supposed to work just for 20hrs per week (money wey dey my account big gan o) and also what about my ties back here in UK? any suggestions please?

other gurus, abeg make una contribute on top my matter o.

God bless you Worry359

As it stands you really can't show considerable ties to the UK neither to Nigeria. I really don't wanna burst your bubble but your chances are below average.

The Situation posed makes you seem like a FLIGHT RISK!

kooljay5:
Thanks All for your responses. This is my real situation: I have a wife and Three Children. The last is just 3months old. By September we plan going for a Family vaction, since the children will be on holiday by then.

My Company acc is fat.
My personal account is also fat. I have up to 7m bal.

Should I use the personal account( does not show all money transfer from my company to my personal account, because some clients pay directly to my personal acc.)

or

should I use the company account

or should I use both?

Please friends guide me well. I want to know the documents to get ready.

can we put interview ds month not withstanding that we plan going in august?

Put any account as long as it's your money and you can prove that and defend it.... You can apply anytime and go anytime as long as it's vacation.

Matcoco:
I was not pregnant. Why i mentioned student visa is because i inteded going for masters, i wanted to get there and change my status. That was my plan for renewing the b2 but since i didnt get it, i am asking if i can do F1 application here, hence my question for the student visa.

From fry pan to fire.... Sorry to say, I just think you naturally have a crude mind, always wanting to reinvent the wheel.
After using a B1/B2 Visa to give birth without notifying the embassy, you wanna use same visa to study!

Acts like this is why so many applicant are prejudiced and denied... Anyway, you already got what you bargained for.

MissEny:
Hello,

My mother filed an immigrant petition for me which was approved in 2011, however due to the time lapse and my non-interest in continuing the process as i have commenced a career (I have over 5 years work experience) and will start a family soon here in Nigeria, I have written a request to the NVC for the case to be withdrawn.

I have been to France, Spain, Italy and Germany, now, my fiance and I, intend to go to the USA (Hawaii) for our honeymoon in August (we will get married in July), he has a valid B1/B2 visa, but I don't. My application for a tourist visa in 2014 was declined, I intend to apply again as soon as i have a confirmation that the immigrant petition has been withdrawn. I have no intention of settling in the USA as i will proceed for my M.Sc. in the UK in September. Would i still seem a flight risk to the Interviewing officer?

As soon as you have the immigrant petition withdrawn, be done with the marriage also by this you've cleared 2 major obstacle, then you can give it a try.

Matcoco:
I did all, i took my receipts along with me, but she said i shouldnt show her any documents.

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Your document was irrelevant to them cos they've done their research on your case even before you showed up....
They know If you payed or not and how much you payed.

In fact the embassy helped you to save your money, they could have waited till you showed up at a POE after flying hours and paying huge ticket fee and have you returned back!

and i still believe there's still more stuff you aren't saying like LadyG opined.

Matcoco:
Hello house, i really need the guru's in the house to advice pls. My B2 visa was cancelled last year because i went to give birth in 2014 and i didnt mention it in my application that i will be going to do that, i was invited for interview when i reapplied and the vo asked me during interview that if giving birth was my intention when i applied for the previous visa; i said no. So she got angry and said i lied, then stamped cancelled without prejudice on my two expired visas. prejudice. How do i get a visa again to the u.s. can i try student visa and i wont get denied? Please Lady G and others assist in any thing that i can do to get my access back.

Need not apply for anything yet cos they have all your record even if you go for diplomatic visa (Ur mata dey cooler)....
Just try contact them to know your status. Ask if you're banned? if yes, try to know if it's a life ban or the years involved.

omotolani22:
Abuja isn't smiling at all.my brother was denied last week too.according to him,here goes the transcript as interviewed by a young woman there.


Him:thanks.
My question is this @all.this same brother applied in 2012 with his wife and daughter all of them with virgin passports ,he said the VO in Lagos then asked him if he applied for visa lottery recently and he answered no but that the VO told him he applied in the year 2009.so he said he replied that he doesn't know 2009 is recent in year 2012.I hope the first Lagos VO that interviewed them then has not noted on his name that he lied?pls help me with this.thanks everyone.happy new month to us all.

Well, it's probably in his note that he lied... but i just think he din't just qualify as at when he was denied.

Naomi2016:
I have been a silent follower since Jan, we had our interview in Abj yesterday and was denied. My transcript:

Me: morning
Vo: morning

Vo: Purpose:
Me: Tourism

Vo: Where are you going in US?
Me: Brooklyn in New York

Vo:Who invited you?
Me: My cousin xxxxx

Vo: where do you work?
Me:xxxxxx
Vo: OK, he mentioned the office again

Vo: why is your husband not going with you?
Me: he's not yet on his annual leave

Vo: where is he?
Me: he's in UK, he just got transferred from his office here.
Vo: are you living in UK?
Me: no, I live here and I'm also working here. My children are schooling here too. ( I went with 2 children)
Vo::sorry you're not quality this time.


Pls gurus, tell me where I made mistake and what do I do next time. Tnx.

He or she doesn't trust your story-line... Apply with hubby.
trust me that's the only panacea to ur case!

PS/ You can even do so in the UK, your note as collected by the VO will help solidify your chances.

Chanbaby:
Good morning house, my husband and I was denied with yesterday in abuja. Here is my transcript:
Vo: good morning
Hubby: good morning
Vo: what is the relationship btw u guyz
Myself: married
Vo: why are u going to the US?
Hubby:To have a vacation on our first year marriage anniversary.
Vo: Where are u going to?
Hubby: New york
Vo: Tell me about your job
Hubby: I am a process operator for so so oil company and I do bla bla ( Vo nodding and asking for more)
Vo: how much do u earn
Hubby: .... monthly, ..... every 6months
Vo: madam what do u do?
Wifey: I am currently a homemaker, just graduate with a masters from a university in the UK.
Vo: u worked somewhere before?
Wifey: yes, INEC staff clinic lab
Vo: Does INEC have a laboratory?
Wifey: yes for their workers.
Vo: what course did u study in the UK
Wifey: ........
Vo: thinking ......
Vo: Do u have any child?
Hubby: No
Vo: sorry non of u qualified for the visa.
Note : We travelled together to UK July for my graduation.
Pls ladyG, Chloe and the other gurus please advice me cause I will like to apply again so I can have my baby there, although not pregnant yet.

Spotted nothing wrong with your application and transcript...

BUT.... The VO probably may have spotted something
- You are a house wife (No Job) without a kid yet (No strong family tie), Nothing really ties you to ur hubby as such besides the marriage (Doesn't mean others don't get it thus, but this could have worked against you) but you can always try again...

FrontPageLawyer:
Don't you think the visa officer was referring to getting paid in the US for the job which is prohibited under B1/B2 category.

I just think it has something to do with the visa category. It is illegal to shoot a film in the US with a B1/B2 visa, but don't know about music video.

Absolutely right @FrontPageLawyer.... He should have applied for the I-Visa (for media & Journalist)
Media visas are for "representatives of the foreign media," including members of the press, radio, film or print industries, whose activities are essential to the foreign media function, such as reporters, film crews, editors and persons in similar occupations, traveling to the United States to engage in their profession.


And if you already have a B1/B2 visa you need a permit....

WHY?
* Is this a commercial shoot?
* Will your filming disturb traffic or pedestrians?
* Will you need to use tripods, dollys, wires, a generator or other equipment on sidewalks or streets?
* Are you using the public space in a special/different way than it is intended?

If you answer yes to ANY of these questions, you likely need a permit.

tembuk:
Hello all,
Please i need a little clarification on USA invite, i have a friend who sent me an invitation letter as at 2nd Feb 2016 but due to some reason i am yet to file in my application, i will be filling in my application on or before end of April will it affect my visa as the invitation is dated 2nd Feb 2016 or is it adviseable i request another?

Just wise and all please i need your advice on this matter.

Thanks all and you guys are doing a good job helping us here.................
GQ

The embassy don't care about your invite(s)... trust me they really don't believe in invites at the US consulate.
Somehow i guess this position invalidates your date-fears. even when they ask to see it they do so with acquiesce and for other reasons unknown to you.

Lucky4real28:
I was rejected today, I really felt bad because of all the stress I went through, from Arik air 7hrs delay to going there to stand, the interview started late. This is the transcript

V.O - I am sorry your not eligible, TKO!!
I am really heart broken, I spent my hard earn money on expensive tickets, as am typing am in Abuja airport facing azman airline 1.30 hrs delay. I wil ll maybe apply again when I have something to do there again...really love this tread and will keep following even if I don't travel anytime soon. Nice job peps, keep it up.

Great to see your transcript... I think it's something about your purpose of trip not well represented!
Keep your head up, you'll get it someday!

OmoBendel24:
Aw aw! Sh** just hit the roof, eyes popped, Omobendel24 grabs a seat, sitting now at the front row, greasing his palms observantly. Folks, where are you all now? Lady Guinivere, Chloe7, Seyewest, Nerf, Worry359, na una dey to my left hand so abi na high table side una dey?

lolz, What about @LagosNIV @AbujaNIV @Tzetze & Justwise....

seyewest:
SMH...Lolzzzz I can arrange the wedding ring.

Seye, dem dey sell correct ring for Abj?

The wedding na vegas e go happen ooo.... make una dey book ticket now!

LadyGuinivere:
Ok na! Matter solved. Benny weds seksek. Na me hol' the asoebi o! N31,450 for the cloth and cap

For this hard times/change... #TooExpensive no body go buy oooo!

SekSek:
About Las Vegas? alrdy made my bookings too. *wink*

You knw u are smart so we can have smart kids too

#LasVegas, Are you for real?
hope to meet you at the Fremont street/Strip!

OmoBendel24:
lolzzzzz! E good for Una two oh.
EDITED: Oh, thought SekSek was male, sorry.

All of Nairaland US Visit Visa thread go sit for high table....
Anyway, I'm waiting for her to come accept my returned love.

LadyG, look no farther anymore!

SekSek:
yayyy! hope its Beniyola01? i luv him.

Hahahaha.... I'm already loving back ooo, where do we go from here, #AlterTinz

FrontPageLawyer:
The US consular officers don't have time for all these inconsequential tales. The interview is less than 5mins. You're attending your mother's birthday is okay.

For your Job description, the "big farm" is unnecessary. You have a farm is better, then include the rest and omit the machine you intend to buy. If you ever mention buying a machine in the US, then that's the end of the interview. Don't ask me why because I also don't know why they frown so much at it.

In case you don't have any travel history, your chances are slim regardless of your "big farm" it's a known fact, but visa officers will never give you any reason for a visa rejection, but maybe a clue.

My first visa interview was a rejection, but I got a BIG clue from the officer. The last question was "why is your wife not travelling with you" told the young lady, wiffy will be VERY busy during the period I chose to travel, she smiled and gave me a red card. That was how I got my own clue, went back to the drawing board, carried my whole team along and that was it.

So getting a US visa isn't a rocket science. You have to intelligently do your calculations.

Speaks volume!

ikanason:
pls access my interview and correct me if necessary:

vo - good morning
me...same to u
vo.... ur passport
vo... where are u going
me...Texas
vo.... what are u going to Texas to do
me... am going on 3 things, first to visit a family friend,
secondly to attend birthday of the mother and to
deliver her gifts from my dad, my dad planned going
himself but he died late last year so my family is now
sending me, lastly want to buy hatching machine for
my company.
vo.... what do u do
me.... I own a big animal farm. which comprises of poultry,
fishery, piggery and goat rearing. but I have plan to
expand my farm to hatching company once I buy the
hatching machine.
vo.... ur salary is what
me.... 600k
vo.... are u married
me... yes
vo... with kids
me... a girl but am expecting my second child by may
ending.
vo... how many workers did u have in ur farm
me... 26 workers.
vo... how long are u staying
me... one week

pls brothers and sisters feel free to ask me any question and also correct me if am wrong in any place. my interview is in less than one week. thanks

Your purpose of trip is too bogus and the second reason sounds absolutely flimsy and mediocre.
Well, ill advice we post transcripts after interview... VO's read this thread... So as not to be prejudiced!

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Nifeemi:
Good day y'all, please can someone tell me a website I can book tickets from... Am new to this nd I don't want to fall a victim of scam sites...i'll appreciate ur response...thanks

Wakanow.com
priceline.com
expedia.com

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OmoBendel24:
Exact same thought @the bolded from my end too. From whence cometh this notion? Just as family holiday has merits so it has demerits too. So, just watch it. Have we forgotten the tie back home spouses and kids rep? Different stroke for different folks. Lots of myths yet to be bursted. That is how they used non-existent notions to make me miss a 60% discount offer by Air France on my next flight with them if only I would agree to step down from a connecting flight and allow them cater for me in France for a night. Hian! That opportunity no gree show up again till now, over 5yrs now oh.

Again i beg to differ... From my recent knowledge about US visas nothing is in the absolute and infinite.
What worked for A may not for B. However, as a single person you could vacate alone what about being married and vacating alone.
My experience at the embassy proved this lividly all the single folks vacating were abruptly denied while the family of 4 and 5 ahead of me got their visas, even an Indian family sef.

However, if you read up this thread you'll see transcripts where the VO's made this an issue by asking "WHY ARE YOU NOT TRAVELING WITH YOUR FAMILY?"

IMO i believe it's a 50:50 thing... with or without family, but you stand a better chance with your family if YOU HAVE ONE ALREADY. It shows financial strength , responsibility and lastly oyinbos don't believe you vacate alone with your family right back at home (except there's a reason), in american culture and films it very evident as they do so in caravans crossing the country with the whole family or as a group.

This opinion is not cast in stone, I'm just trying to make common sense!

Lucky4real28:
Been a silent reader of this tread from the previous page, you all have been very helpful, am having my interview on Thursday in Abuja, I am trusting God for everything to work out and will share my success story IJN.

Go ye and get it... But next time, trust God for bigger things!

chloe7:
I didn't rehearse because i'm not good at craming anything, I just went there with what I know where are you visiting and how long are you staying, we don't have to rehearse actually, but if it works for you fine then go ahead

Well i rehearsed.... for every freaking question i had my answer. I'll rather not be caught napping!

FrontPageLawyer:
You have strong financial and family ties that should qualify you for a non-immigrant visa, but your proposed purpose of travel does not make sense. To qualify for a visa, you must demonstrate two things: first, that you have a legitimate purpose of travel, and second, that you intend to return to your home country after the authorized visit.

Consular officer takes into consideration whether the statements made by applicant during the interview and the proposed purpose of travel make sense. The headquarters of your place of worship is not a tourist attraction; visa officer is not interested in hearing this. Also, if you're genuinely going for holidays, visa officers are aware that genuine travellers definitely go shopping while enjoying their holidays, no need enticing the officer.

If you genuinely want to visit Niagra Falls, then your purpose of travel should be holiday/vacation and it's advisable you go with your whole team for the interview at the consulate/embassy.

LadyG surely have something to say.

@Lawyer, I counter your position on his purpose of travel....
People have traveled to the US for flimsy reasons as wanting to see snow/wanting to see a basketball game in LA.
However, the US is home to some churches that they found e.g Jehovah's Witness, Church of the Later Days Saints, Assemblies of God etc.
Loads of people have traveled for religious conference, gathering and anniversary/events.

I see no wrong in his purpose of travel.

worry359:
Also if the VO thinks that you are reading from a script that you have learned they will soon slap you down.

Tell me who did not rehearse.... we all rehearsed before we went to the embassy, at least that's what this thread is about.
IMO, he only presented his personalized answers for possible questions. He could only loose it if he fidgets while answering.

ecdanbel:
Good people of Nairaland,
Please kindly criticize this:

Me: Good morning
Vo: Good morning.
Vo: Your doc pls
Me: (Passes them)
Vo: Where are you going in US
Me: I want to visit the world headquaters of....(my religious denominatio) in broklyn, Newyork, and their education center in Patterson Newyork and their printry in Wallkil. After that, I will visit Niagra falls and then do some shopping at 5th avenue for my wife and our kids.
Vo: Why do you want to make such visit now?
Me: Because I've been a dedicated member of... for 26 years now. This visit will help solidify my faith and provide an avenue for me see and interact with the organizations worlwide association of believers.
Vo: What do you do?
Me: I own a firm that publishes a monthly magazine called*** and a weekly journal called***. I equally own a 30% share in a Commercial Transport Company ****.
Vo: How much is your salary?
Me: As the Publisher and Editor in Chief of *** magazine, I get 312k, and a yearly 70% profit payout, the transport company gives me 149k every month.
Vo: Have you traveled out of the country before?
Me: Yes. In 2008 (presenting my old passport) I've been to Germany, Netherland, Spain with a Slovakian issued shagen visa, and other African countries too.
Vo: Are you Married?
Me: Yes
Vo: Any kid?
Me: Yes, a boy and a girl.


please house, this is a mock interview I prepared for myself. I want our experts to tear me apart so to speak.
Please, let the TEARING BEGIN

My personal view -
Purpose of trip - 100% OK
Travel history - 100% Ok
Family tie - 100% Ok
Finance - 100% Ok

You may just have to convince the VO why your wife or family isn't going with you.
However, the visa is in you grasp, go ye and get it.

Goodmorning!

Onicemus:
I'm really getting confused .. I really need help .. My interview is in two weeks and I'm a student, 200l student of unizik , my uncle is actually sponsoring the trip, what do I go with apart from my school result to show a tie to my country . I only intend staying for a short while for break though

@Onicemus, you already sound desperate. Trust me that's the easiest way to reduce your chances.

Just go for your interview with the fact, a clear mind and a composed disposition. Either good or bad there's still hope in the future as long as you didn't ruin your reputation at the interview.

oganlalasokun:
pls can someone transfer funds from a nigeria bank account to a US bank account directly ?

Yes it's possible but you have to be in the bank in person to do such.... Remember the students abroad who can't pay their tuition because of this dollar crunch, you guys are in this boat. #DOLLARWAHALA

kennycanny:
If it just holiday it shouldn't be a problem. Just b prepared to answer when and how long you planned to stay in US.

Well said... But for conference or anything that has a predefined timeline then you could be in error.