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OmoBendel24:
I actually hate when I'm unable to comment freely sha. I saw things, things, just this last week here! Was in Lagos, and had reason to be at Walter Carrington, precisely IBTC PLACE. On my way out, I noticed things have changed lots around the embassy area, just wanted to feel the pulse of the environment, the aura.

Well, the touts weren't really around just yet, the police officers were on with their control on where to go through and not go through, was just SMH, the helping hands/officers at the point of intake - see demonstration of power and carrying on as God ehn - you go fear fear, the false humility garbed Nigerians on the queue and on their way to the queue, etc.

Boy, I said to walk into the car park, wow, the touts are well organised now oh, shuo, na here dem come get their head office now? I met an old friend and his wife whom were prepping to go in for an interview (immigrant visa he said), he needed to go pee as we gisted, even those at the peeing point collecting money sef, you need to hear their talk, seems everybody is working for somebody higher in that domain from their communications and have loads of remissions to do by end of day, so, no joy at all.

Oh boy, I saw things, fake things. Quite painful that is the much we have reduced ourselves to sha, I may not say much because of the VOs reading us here too. Is it the last minute big man dressing that counts not? You are wearing white lace agbada on your very dirty brownish and showing inner wear? That gives you off as faker than fake IMO. Aso oke agbada and beads etc were being magically brought out and worn at corners mehn. Saw a group of very hungry looking visa REFUSED people being scolded by their leader or packager as the case may be. Omo, our people can lie for Africa, do we really think these VOs don't see this things we the untrained "VOs" can see easily?

Then a couple too, the man was sweating profusely in his assumed suit but carpenter made coat, his neck buttons weren't properly done, his tie position got on my nerves, I had to beckon on him and asked if he was here for an interview and he answered in the affirmative, asked if the tie was necessary he said yes, well, I just had to help him do his buttons right and position his tie properly but the old fashioned jacket, the over sized pants and rioting dressing was seriously turning me off sha. Also helped someone escape being swindled by those touts as they were trying to tell him what more he needs do before going in, I just checked and saw his needed documents where intact and told him to ignore and just go in, and he did.

Then the big one, you mean these guys really bring "wedding rings" to sell at that car park? Dayum!!! That reminds of a young chap we travelled together from DXB to JFK earlier on in the year, a nairalander on this thread he said he was - he might be reading this now or soon too, I could see and tell him all his fakes, he agreed and asked to be put through, he was so fake I had to run far from him at the POE so as not to get into trouble for associating with him if found out, I no just fit shout.

Dudes, let's be calm and relaxed please, I just don't like where we have found ourselves, we can get better, really. Nigerian youths ARISE! See the effect of our Eastern compatriots voice and lately their Arewa counterparts too on the political class, WE CAN....

Exactly my observation. I saw things outside (car park) than I could see inside the embassy.
I was told to dress well by my boss too, but I was like, Oga, these VOs should see me like my normal day. I still hung my I.D sha to add little shakara

biolarh:
pls house make una quick enlighthen me,those that have gone through turkish,what kind of test is conducted for them at the airport.i need to be sure cos by doctor calculation is 34weeks2days but by scan 35weeks and we all know scan is faster than doc cal.
pls I want to know is its scan test dey do for them on turkish or normal routine test
thank.need reply asap

Check the pregnancy policy on their site. It is clear and understandable. Who can issue the letter, when it is required, period within which it must be written and what to be stated on the letter can be found there. Check it yourself to ensure you do not miss anything.
BTW the calculation is to confirm that you are not expected to give birth 4 weeks from the flight date.
No port screening was done for my DW

shakidude:
Yippie! I scaled the dreaded Houston POE.

If you will recall my story about how I, hubby and son applied for dropbox, were called for interview and denied visa  in Abuja despite multiple travels to the U.S. I went to Lagos 2 weeks after and got my visa approved by God's grace so on this journey, I also prayed to God to go with me.

I arrived yesterday. So, as we were asked to move forward to wait in line for the CBP officer, I quickly scanned for a cool looking face and stayed there.

My turn...
CBP... Hi
Me ...Hi, hands him over my passport and immigration card
CBP.... checks the card and asked: Are you bringing any food, meat?
Me.. No
CBP..... I can see you have declared cash over 10k. How much do you have?
Me... $12,410
CBP... why are you coming with so much money?
Me.... Because I'm here to have my baby
CBP..Oh! You are pregnant? With my bloated face and obvious belle oooo
Me... yes
CBP... Did you already fill the white paper to declare the amount?
Me.. Yes, then I asked my self, which white paper is this guy talking about? I know I'm supposed to fill that after being stamped in. Then I asked him. Sir, which paper are you talking about? I only filled this one that was given on the plane.
CBP.... Alright, place your fingers on.....   took my fingerprint and picture. So you will step aside for me. I will call an officer to take you to a place where you will fill the form and declare your cash. I did and he immediately calls someone, gave him my passport and the person just directed me to where to go and hands me back my passport.

All these took less than 2 minutes.

I went downstairs and declared the cash and while the  CBP officer was doing his job, I checked my passport and realized the first guy  did not stamp me in so I was hoping this one will stamp me in after but when he was done, he just told me to go so I told him that I've not been stamped in. He said I should have. I told him no. He checked my passport and when he didn't see it,  he said that's weird, how can they admit me in and not stamp my passport. He wanted to place a call to d unit upstairs but then, his colleague said he should call the guy that admitted me in directly so as not to put him trouble. They checked the system to see who it was and said oh! It's the new guy! Me thinking,  no wonder he was asking for white paper.  Na so dem call am oooo. D guy said he will come down to stamp it. I come begin dey wait.  I waited for like 20min d guy no gree come. They were pissed with him, they called him again and he said he's no longer coming that they should stamp it. The guy just told me not to worry and went in to stamp it. Then when he brought back my passport, I told him maybe the other guy must have forgotten to stamp it.

He said dont mind him and he doesn't want to admit it and we are trying to help him here.

Well, na so God win again ooo

Lesson learnt, always check your passport before leaving their sight and if in doubt of anything, ask questions.

Don't be afraid of Houston POE as long as you have done the right thing.

Best wishes everyone.

Congratulations. Good news coming from Houston POE. Naso one CBP officer serve my DW noodles during the long check.

osaroblack:
sir,I wish to apply for an American visa with my two boys to attend my sister's wedding in September, my wife already has a visa and because of her work and engagement she can't come with us,will our application be grante
d?

Your wife have a visa so she won't be allowed to attend the interview with you (being an adult). I don't really know if you actually stand a chance (God knows all) but you can increase it.
1.Do everything you were told about being honest.
2.Let your wife create time and take the children for their interview first. She will need to take copy of her visa along.
3. Attend your own interview afterwards

seyewest:
The best interview is ticking the right box as per ties and connection to Nigeria.. even if you're the last person to be interview on the day so far you have the necessary ties on your side and you can pass your answer across clearly I see no reason why you will be denied.

You are right. Like school exams some will pass either morning/night but many won't dare later in the day. I'd like to attend any interview fresh. I don't want to meet the VO when he is tired of listening to stories.

adebaj01:
Good day everyone, I have been following this thread for some weeks now. I got an interview for 7.15am next week, I want to know if early morning interview is better for those that got experience. Thanks.

I will take early morning first working day of the week. I want to meet the VO fresh.

nefertitiram:
You have decided on what you want to do but don't misinform people. It is not necessary.

When I did naija passport for my child I was not asked for NPC. They used her US BC and registered her under foreign birth. That is all

Just because you disagree doesn't make another person's opinion a misinformation. I never pass an information with my comment rather I was taking one.

You said you got an int'l passport without NPC BC, fine. Desoul said he got one with correct information, fine. I am going with desoul on this one and that is not information/misinformation.

Please, we can disagree with ourselves opinion/position and not necessarily calling it a misinformation.

*Modified*

gratefulalways:
The truth is, the National Population Commission is meant to register (keep a civil register) of all Nigerian citizens whether born in Nigeria or abroad. The Commission is also to register deaths and still births. The Commission derives its powers from the Constitution. The Commission's Department of Vital Registration actually carries out that function. I think further clarification on this issue can be sought from the National Population Commission.

Thanks. I checked their site but couldn't get the needed information.

desoul:
if you are processing nigerian passport for your yankee LO, you need NPC birth certificate but the place of birth will be USA even in the nigeria passport, you will just have to produce the american birth certificate for sighting and confirmation that the child was actually born abroad. the place of birth in my babys nigerian passport is USA, cos thats where she was born

Great. Now it seems necessary to get the Nigerian BC for the Yankee child. Power of information.

sugah:
Somebody mentioned she was asked to put place of birth of her baby as "Eti-osa" even though baby was born in the US......

she said she walked away.....

Someone also said US was stated on hers.

We all have valid concerns but no one agreed with misrepresentation.

I said NPC (not clerk sitting on one desk in one LGA office) via its regulation should determine its possibility.

Do u agree that Nigeria should have record of her citizens born outside her shores? If yes, how do we go about?

sugah:
Somebody mentioned she was asked to put place of birth of her baby as "Eti-osa" even though baby was born in the US......

And she said she walked away.....read again.

The major concern for those who won't mind taking the Nigerian BC was if the correct place of birth is stated on it I.e it must have same information as the Yankee own. Someone confirmed she got one with US stated on it and the same thing with Int'l Passport.
I'm looking ur way now because your concern is valid but you mis the conversation

anonymousmum:
Your write up above is irrelevant and does not answer the question.

A birth certificate is what it is - certifying the details surroundng the birth of a child (DOB, time of birth, location, etc)

So you have a birth certificate stating a person was born in Fort Bend County, USA.

Then you have one issued at Mafoluku Local Government stating you were born in Mafoluku General Hospital.

How does this make any sense?

I had to look back on every contribution to the issue of BC. I can't find anyone implying the bolded. You actually need to read again to find the mis. I thought I mentioned fact in my irrelevant response.

I'm looking away at this point. Bye

MrLP:
Yeah...
I am back.
The journey wasn't funny at all.
Menh...Turkish airlines are very ok. I don't know why people run from them. The cabin crew were working almost all tru. Dem wan kill.person with food. Always asking u care for anything. From tea to coffee, juice, beer, wine...even shots of strong drink.
Well it was like 6:30 hours to Istanbul, journey was smooth but tiring. Just saw one movie. We were 5 traveling as a family. We utilized all our baggage allowance. We had 10big bags in total and 5 hand luggages. Trust US people... They want to sew this and that, bring this and that. Despite all the warnings not to carry too many load...omo, we carry am. We con be like who win visa lottery. Customs immigration and co...corrupt people. Dem say dem nor fit check all these bags oo. Make dem check 2 pass the rest..make we bless them . Smh. Immigrations to stamp us out delayed abit cos of my lil cuz. Had to go to their supervisor with the consent letter and all. I forgot to mention i bought hand scale... I measured all bags b4 we left home. The airlin officials were surprised that all bags no matter how big..was just on point. 23kg or a lil lesser. We were to have 1.45hrs layover but as we landed...by the time we got to our boarding gate...omo...they av boarded. We even sat down....thinking we can relax...na si dem shout..ur plane us about leaving...u want to sit...omo na so we jump up o. No much questions asked..straight to the plane. This time na Oyinbo full am....with my 5 member family...we were less than 10 Blacks. Lol. 10hrs 20mins journey began. No be smal thing. I tire!! When they announced we were in JFK and about to land. My mind started raising..the loads, money doesn't look adequate for 5 people, my lil cuz. All the stories i av read on NL. We joined the queue and i was thinking. Our turn

CBPO: (looks somehow) how many of u?
We are 5 ma'am

CAN I HAVE YOUR PASSPORTS
(hands over with landing form)

(STARTS SCANNING AND ASKS MY DAD TO PLACE IS THUMB......) Whist asking WHAT ARE YOU HERE FOR?
wedding of my daughter.

OH OK, HOW LONG ARE YOU STAYING?
6 weeks

(LOOKS UP) 6 WEEKS? HOW MUCH IS WITH YOU?
......$

(LOOKS UP AGAIN) AND YOU STAYING 6 WEEKS WITH 5 FAMILY MEMBERS?
(dad now jittery) we both stammered and reaponded that they already had everything taken care of before we embarked on journey (dad added he also sent some money down before coming)

WHAT DO YOU DO IN NIGERIA?
(me and dad answered together...dad saying a businessman, me saying he has his company)

AM I TALKING TO ONE PERSON OR TWO PEOPLE.
(we keep quite)

ARE YOU GOING STRAIGHT TO MD OR YOU ARE STAYING IN NY FIRST.
(Answer with my dad same time again) No straight to MD. (Dad taps me with code cos she squeezed her face a lil)

(CALLS THE NAME ON THE NEXT PP, FINGER PRINTS AND STAMPS IN- GOT TO MY COUSIN)
WHO IS SHE
Mum answers my sister's daughter

WHY IS SHE HERE
she is part of the bridal train
(mum tries to hand over consent papers..she collects scans for just a second, returned it...all the while she already stamps her in)

NOW THE SHOCKER

(SHE COMES OUT OF HER CUBICLE AND COMES TO MEET US WHERE WE WERE STANDING, HANDED OVER THE LANDING FORM AND SAID HAND THIS OVER TO ANY CUSTOM OFFICER AND TELL THEM YOU ARE 5, THEY WILL ONLY CHECK YOUR FOODS. (smiling at us this time.)...AND ENJOY YOUR STAY.

We got 9 boxes...one was missing. We looked for it and didn't see it. So we had to go to the next point handed over the card. Directed us to where they will check food...we were scanning all bags....they guy just said...dont worry about the rest.( dem nor get time.. Lol). They checked the foods... Allowed all to pass and we are out.

Went to report missing bag. Well they founf it 4 days after and used Fedex to send it. It was intact!

Parents went to MD, while me,my bro and lil cuz to Boston.

We are reuniting on Friday. Wedding is Sat in MD.

7hrs journey...my aunt her friennds all going with a rented Van

Nice. Enjoy your stay

borryworld:
IMO having 2 BCs is like have 2 Int'l Passports. So far they have same information stating the actual fact. BCs issued in Nigeria is to record a Child's birth by NPC, they should be the one to state if children (Nigerian citizen) [/b]born outside the shores of Nigeria [b]should/shouldn't be registered in Nigeria.
I don't agree a document stating the fact can affect anyone adversely in the future.

anonymousmum:
Please. Just stop it for the love of God.

Think about what you are saying. It's like saying because you have a Nigerian BC, you can go and collect American BC as well just because you feel like.

I have held my tongue on this matter but this takes the cake in terms of misinformation.

For same love of God, I have to marry your comment and mine. I will also explain the bolded a little FYI

1.IMO= In My Own Opinion
2.NPC= National Population Commission
3.Citizen of Nigeria (also known as Nigerian Citizenship)=I have shared extract from the constitution earlier
4.Should/shouldn't= authority to decide (base on rules & regulations)
5.Fact= Very deep and wide with many attributes e.g true always, constant over time, verifiable and can come in different form)

NB: Assumption here is that Children in discuss are holding both Nigerian (due to lineage) and American (due to place of birth) citizenship

Kindly help identify the mis from the information above

modath:
Why would they "want"? Is there any reason to replicate a birth certificate? One BC is enough,looking for another/more is mere exercise in futility..... some actions we take "just because" may come back to haunt the innocent child in the future... IGNORANCE IS NO EXCUSE IN LAW....

BANKS PLENTY DEY TROWEY,If one is doing strong head, carry ya kaya and on to the next, when nor be by force to join a particular one?!!!

@ miracletwinee ... wehdonema , ya head is dey dia... Better safe than sorry...

IMO having 2 BCs is like have 2 Int'l Passports. So far they have same information stating the actual fact. BCs issued in Nigeria is to record a Child's birth by NPC, they should be the one to state if children (Nigerian citizen) born outside the shores of Nigeria should/shouldn't be registered in Nigeria.
I don't agree a document stating the fact can affect anyone adversely in the future.

America001:
That's quite early. She must have been a cheerful giver for her to have exhausted her quota that early. Btw I don't believe in the whole quota or slots thing for granting visa

The quota thing is a myth. The white paper is a proxy form and can be printed or copied if need be. IMO the interview works on psychology. I will never attend the interview after 8.00am, the VOs are human and the decision rest solely on their discretion. So, go early enough when the man/woman has not been affected by other things.

Maybe I should share my last interview transcript.

Look up my post and you will see reason why you shouldn't mention name

Miracletwinee:
Hello everyone. Just passing by. I saw someone asking of Lady G. She's been on my mind for a while too. Abeg Lady G we miss you ooo. just flash small.
For the birth certificate issue I will advice us not to jeopardize our children's chances in future. The birth certificate or registration is only for children born in the country. I was also in that dilemma when I wanted to open an account with GTB for my children. I went to one of the local Govt council and they asked me where I had the children and I told them in the US. And they said they only give birth certificate to children born in the country but you know the Nigerian factor, they said they will help me if I can pay 'something extra'
There is a column on the form for place of birth and they said I should write Eti-Osa which obviously is a lie. I just said NO thank you and I left.
Moral of the story : what if the child need to get an important appointment in future and a dispute arises as to his place of birth? The child can be accused of possessing different birth certificates.
Please let's do the right thing. Go to another branch present the birth certificate if he has a passport go along with it and your own passport as well. The only issue I had was that the name on the children's birth certificate does not correspond to the one on my passport. I explained that they use mother's maiden name for birth certificate in the US. I was asked to attach a copy of my marriage certificate and that was all the account was opened.

It all depend on how informed all involved are. Citizenship defers from country to country. For Citizenship in Nigeria, we have by birth, registration and naturalization. Many mistake citizen by birth to being born in Nigeria. Meanwhile, the constitution state as follows: "Every person born in Nigeria before the date of independence, either of whose parents or any of whose grandparents belongs or belonged to a community indigenous to Nigeria; Provided that a person shall not become a citizen of Nigeria by virtue of this section if neither of his parents nor any of his grandparents was born in Nigeria. Every person born in Nigeria after the date of independence either of whose parents or any of whose grandparents is a citizen of Nigeria; and Every person born outside Nigeria either of whose parents is a citizen of Nigeria" section 25
From the stated, No banker should ask for a made in Nigerian BC, and if you must get one it should be clearly stated that the child was born in a foreign land.

My question for those who has gotten a Nigerian passport for their Yankee LO, What is stated as the place of birth?

sisit:
Hello gurus in the house!

I am trying to book an appointment for my 3 kids using my profile but I am being asked for payment receipt for 5 as my husband is also on my profile.

Myself and my husband do not need visas as we already have one?

How do I book this appointment for my kids as payment is already reflecting on my profile?

I had the same problem earlier. I posted the solution some pages back. You create a profile for one of the kids and add others as dependant. One of the parents will accompany them with his/her passport.

Dhollargurl:
Hope applying with my hubby this time is not me deviating from the initial form?

No. Your husband will have his own DS-160 separately and indicate yourselves as travelling companion. Ur husband should be the sponsor and u will need to attend the interview together o.

Dhollargurl:
Thank you so much, but I actually did explain to her that I just got married last Sept and I just relocated in October but I failed to add that I was working before. I am reapplying later this week, hopefully.... Will put in more effort at the job part, will give detailed description and for how long I've been working before my present job. Thanks alot

Correct. Make it look like a CV (Resume). Also, ensure it does not deviate from the initial form.

KaptainAfrika:
"I've been working with the current place of work which is 6 months cos I just relocated to lagos because of marriage."

I think after saying you have been working there for six months, you should have followed it up with the reasons why, and also make reference to any previous employment. E.g. I have been working at xyz for 6 months, and that was because I relocated to lagos when I got married to my husband, but previously I worked at xyz for abc years. This is why your application form is very important, what you say is easily confirmed from what you filled.

In addition to this, place emphasis on your application form and the interview proper. Putting your mind on those documents is a no no. Fill the job part like you are applying for a dream employment or job. Any other thing can be added by you during the interview proper. God's grace shall found you in your next try.

doctor108:
Hello house! Am new here. I have been following this thread for about two weeks! Salute to ladyguniverse!
I had my visa interview yesterday 28th March for a US B1/B2 visa to visit my fiancée in the US. I had the interview in Abuja. I witnessed about 15 interviews. (No hiding Abeg you go dey hear wetin everybody they talk. I was denied and handed the green form section 214(b) you are ineligible blah blah .... you can reapply when circumstances have changed) my circumstances will surely change I will tell you why. It was a very interesting experience for me and I learnt so much standing and listening to those interviews. Those VOs are well trained and they have so many info about you about your previous travels and some people about 3 couples were told to sit somewhere and they were later called and after so much talk were denied. No body can explain the experience to you! You need to try your luck in person to have a good feel.
I will drop my interview transcript and some others I heard. Trust me I don zero mind say my chance na 2% lol Are you asking why? Good let me tell you why
1. Most answers to my questions are red flags to a visitor trust me. Chap guy wan run. Lol
2. I was not ready to lie apart from being a professional with a lot of opportunities. Also most info on my form and my answers will come up in future cos I will still face them over and over( you will soon know why). And I also want those stuffs on record.(you will soon know why)
Those guys are willing to know you before they issue you a visa even before trump! They know that person over there that invited you and can pull up their info but they don't know yours. They want you to build it without lying. Demonstrate more ties, that's why they will tell you can reapply. They are willing to pile up your info to an extent and ask you over an over before trusting you. Note what you filled the first time and stick to it. If you are denied don't take your mind of the info you submitted. Keep your records and consult that record before reapplying because some people that yesterday messed up with previous infos. You go fear couples wey no remember say dem no get job 2014 when they first applied. Out of the 15 before me, attending conferences, visiting families, students, honey moon, and previous visitors, only one old woman from Ekiti (the children were telling her what to say. Over and over before we went in) she should be over 70yrs rugged trader. she was interviewed by the guy who interviewed me. She used a Yoruba interpreter and bingo she got the white paper! She was still arguing with the vo after getting the white paper speaking yoruba saying Oga where I go collect my passport! The vo called the interpreter back to explain and the vo could not stop laughing! The woman serious about her passport oh lol
Now my story!
I am a medical doctor( fresh out of school inducted into the profession Oct 2016) Will be 34 in May. while in med school I had a son ( 5yrs in May 2017) the mum moved on in 2015 feb cos I could not finish med school ontime. Her moving on and inability to see or talk to my son and after over 4 years of dating with a flamboyant introduction in 2011 made me fail my final exams in June 2015. I was so depressed! June ending 2015 I met a lady online she is African American and a health professional like me. We got talking and the first thing I told her was wooos wobi "I have a son who then was 3yrs plus! She was so happy to hear me say the truth and joked even guys over there will never say such. I said as for me oh na say the truth and die oh! We were talking almost everyday for about 3 months! I asked her out on Skype and we started dating!! (She sent me the toasting video of 2015 in 2016) didn't know she recorded it lol Remember I was repeating my final year so it was tough! 6hrs difference and we were both busy but we didn't stop talking every day. In December 2016 after almost a year and half dating, I sent the necessary documents to her to visit me she was busy remember I just finished med school and begged me to visit. I said it would be difficult. She got a Nigerian visa and January 2017 she landed in Abuja and she said now we will have to abandon the hotel we booked in Abuja and start visiting every member of my family I told her about from A to Z thank God I didn't lie! Oya we travelled 8hr by road to the East to me see my Aunty and her family, I tried to scare her that going to the west to see my parents will be difficult she said no lele we must go. Next thing we were sitting next to my parents. I had already to them about her early 2016. We visited 2 other places in the west. We got engaged and she left after 2 week. Our wedding is scheduled for September 2017 she wanted to file for a fiancé visa so I can enter US to marry her. I said No! Why? Because I have a mandatory 1 year housemanship which will give me a permanent license to practice medicine anywhere in the world after passing the necessary exams. A fiancé visa will take me to us I won't be able to come back and fulfill the housemanship obligation and might have to run the final year of medical school again. Mind you the fiancé visa will take 6-8 months. More so I can't get married without my family attending all of them. She wanted the traditional wedding cos she has been watching too many nollywood movies. The fiancé visa will take 6-8 months, I cannot leave this country without my permanent medical license lai lai (with wetin my eye don see for medical school) which I can't get until I finish house job and she wants a traditional marriage and everything. I advised she should talk to her family maybe the wedding could take place in Nigeria. After so much persuasion they agreed to come to Nigeria for the wedding. Wedding date fixed for September in Lagos and traditional in my home state. Preparations in top gear invitations printed, her bridal shower fixed for May. I never travel like I dey waka this country now for my life on top the wedding. Currently I have not started my house job will resume Apri 2017. Will be about 5 months on my house job by the time of the wedding. Gbaaam the family said in early March 2017 that I should visit abi dem no get right to see who their daughter wan marry? So I filled a DS-160 and booked an appointment! Where is my B1/B2
Got to Abuja from Lagos tired on 27th march a day before the interview of yesterday. I for don put interview for Lagos but I didn't know I would be in Lagos around that time ! Busy busy! I slept in Garki not too far from the US embassy in Abuja. Woke up after failing to even fall asleep checking forum for tips. Woke up 6am for my 7:30am interview. Took a taxi to the embassy and some guys wey dey outside dey hustle just mob me with their staplers, camera, bros woos passport 4 for 1500 naira, stapler and arrangement of documents 300 naira. One woman arranged plastic chairs and persuaded me to sit and after sitting she said 200 naira lol. From the security post the started calling us 7.30am ...... 7:30am we stand and they picked 10 females and 10 males! (I guess early interview na bad luck we were 120 for 7:30am).

After security check and screening I finally entered for documentation confirmation etc. I am a doctor so I was putting on a suit with tie dressed up like tetracycline capsule lol. Many Nigerians are working in the embassy!!!! I fear sef CGi, interpreters etc. after fingerprinting I was told to stand in line. If you have been there before you will know that it's not about dressing oh!

My transcript below!!!!!!!

Me; A beautiful morning to you (with a short smile)
VO: passport please
Me.... for my mind omo this na die..... the guy was facially hostile
VO; where did you attend medical school
Me; I answered with pride
VO; looking at the screen (I stood like rock looking at his face like a military guy)
VO: are you employed currently?
Me: No!
VO: have you ever travelled to any country before
Me: No!
VO: Who is paying for this trip
Me: I mentioned my fiancée name
VO; Who is this person to you
Me; She is my fiancée (confidently)
VO; laughs in mockery ... uhhm you fiancée ( I want that on the record! Cos in September she will be a spouse! Officially) probably he was thinking I don catch am he was going to the United States to marry her.
VO; How did you meet this person
Me: we met online in June 2015
VO: Have you met this person one on one before?
Me; yes she came in January 2017 for 2 weeks, met my family we got engaged
VO: why are you visiting US?
Me: To visit my fiancées family members my would be in laws we are getting married here in Nigeria come September
VO; reaching for the green paper as I was talking. Finally he got hold of the paper! Ehhh what is the assurance that you will come back after your visit?
Me: I am a fresh medical graduate and I currently hold a provisional medical license that will expire Dec 2017 hence I need to get on my mandatory 1 year internship/house job after which I would get the permanent license to practice medicine. I have interviewed in about 3 federal hospitals and am awaiting call up. (I didn't want to say anything about me having a son blah blah cos the boy is with his mum who took him away and his birth certificate not with me! I had pictures of me and my son in my file!)
VO: I am sorry we can't give you a visa now
Me: smiles ...... thank you.

I had a huge file full of documents her every documents, affidavit of support, hotel booking, my certificate and all! I already read that documents don't matter. While standing I saw a beautiful sign on the wall like a painting stating which documents you need to hand over to the vo. B1B2 bro it's just your passport! Clearly written and I hear almost all the vos saying never mind I don't want to see that ..... please keep that ..... no documents pls blah blah blah. I didn't even bother to open the file. I wanted to word with him which I did and was happy. The vos was busy typing all my answers!
Before going for the interview I told my fiancée that we won't be pissed if I don't get the visa and that I will Chanel my energy and preparation into our planning. So when I told her I was denied we were quick to shake it off. I told her see you in September She said nope she will be in Nigeria June to greet her in laws again cos she still has a valid Nigerian Visa! The denial saved us $1500 air fare at least and BTA and ample time to focus on my scheduled job interviews and time to focus on the planing towards the wedding. I feel sick already running around! Lol
Honey moon planned for Munich in Germany cos I support Bayern Munich football club. (She dey wonder why we Nigerians like soccer) I sha convince her say na Munich. Now we are thinking of the honey moon in the USA cos many of her family members won't be able to make it and I still need to meet them. She and her family members have booked their tickets to Nigeria since Late February. She is scheduled to leave for US 15th September. Now we want to leave together. By 10th of September God willing we ll be married. Now I will have to apply for the B1B2 again so we can travel back together for the honeymoon!

Now they gave me a paper that says you can apply again when your circumstances have changed!
Let me highlight things that will change by then!
1. Now single, then I will be married to a Citizen
2. Now jobless, I will be about 5 months into a job half way into my internship which I need to complete to get my full license (professional tie)
3. Now no money to sponsor my trip, then I ll be on almost 190k salary monthly (federal medical center) then I have a job that can make me come back (economic tie)
4. Then I can say I have a son to come back to (family tie)
5. I will be able to get a letter from my employer that I have been given a 2 week leave (professional tie)
If after all that they still refuse me, life will still go on! Am tough and prepared for that! Med school prepared me!

House please point to where I made a mistake and advice on my future plans. Also advice me whether by that September we should book my flight and book and pay for where we will stay for the honeymoon. We are looking at Hawaii, etc.

I will update with the transcript of the other interviews!
Thanks

Correct guy. Ur write up is very interesting. I can't find any loophole maybe some pros can sha. You seems to be in full control and know exactly what you want or good for you. Your visa shall come at the appointed time.

chibertha:
I just tire.
The metro bus or train is there in some states and very cheap.Uber is there taxis are there.
Just use google to know your route and bus number.
If you stay in a place that there is no metro route take a cab to the nearest park and ride or transit center and off you go round town on your way back do same.
My view though correct me if I am wrong

Actually, your view is correct in your own situation. You do not have a complete knowledge about others. I am sure most people wanting to rent and drive a car are male. It becomes a necessity considering the transportation system and the support required during the trip. Budget is also there to worry about. The least is "if something happen". So let pray for ourselves.

flow2davis:
Dear All,

Is it advisable to apply for B2 (Birthing Visa) with my Husband?
We are both in Nigeria.
My Passport is Virgin but my Hubbys' who is funding isn't.

Thanks My Ppl.

Applying with your husband (since he will be funding the trip) seems more beneficial. A VO another thread said ''To a degree, the credibility of one family member impacts the others, both positively and negatively. An example is when children qualify through their parents despite having no income or other ties''.

seyewest:
Thought there's no box for travel history on females ds160...

Really, I didn't see for my DW and I never bothered. This was like 2 months ago.

constance234:
Now you are being rude, there is a thin line between sarcasm and being rude. I live in Atlanta Ga, i know what i am talking about dude. Most of us come here to claim holy holy, ask your uncle, Aunty, sister, brother, father, mother etc how they got their legal status in the USA( tell them all to return home first). Intent is left for USCIS to evaluate, not you or anyone here. It's left for congress or a presidential order to stop or halt the process.
I only replied Mamaoo because she made reference to a couple who came and didnt go back,then applied for asylum. We do know their plans prior and what promted the change in plans. #holyholy #USApresident

. I don't intend to be rude and I apologize if it sounds rude to you. I can't even say I am holy. I live in Nigeria and I know the word "stay" is a fancy word for "by any means" here. I also have relatives going/gone through stay process like u said. The one I do not have is the one that did not plan his/own.

In summary, where I grew up, you plan to stay US once you enter or come back to face Naija struggle. Nothing must happen by accident. Nobody will even ask you for the class of visa u have. Wole jade or Ko duro

LadyGuinivere:
Chai! Is it safe to say I lurv u? Ok I like like u
Are you related to Frank Donga . I just love your sarcasm. Me I no see any intent o! Then the job tht the fellow filled and used as 'strong ties' suddenly becomes easy to abandon.

No mind me, make we play small abi. I never see Yankee before so I no get much to share.
BTW l deliberately reduced the story thinking an epistle will bore people.

MamaOO:
Issokay! Issokay!! Barman! One carton of Star Lager that just got released from freezer prison for borryworld and LadyG

Alcohol nba I can't go there

constance234:
I was not talking specically about the guys transcript, its just the misconception here where people assume everyone had immigration intent. I was just pointing us that having immigration intent is a crime and not having one and sucessfully proving so is not a crime.

. Hmmmm. You sound well informed. I am sure you have either attended the visa interview, talk to somebody that have attended one or read transcript somewhere. I am even thinking you have read the US immigration law and u know more than many of us. So you don't have a problem understanding our point.
I want to thank you for using style style prove say preconceived plan to can exist so far you can prove that it does not exist. #Wehdonesir #wehdonema

MamaOO:
Borryworld for the win. You deserve a medal and a cold bottle of Budlight. Or would you prefer Corona?

; Abi, the message go reach us. I need to teach peeps how to pass message without preconceived intent to insult or big big grammar or wanawana "Yankee style".

BTW MamaOO, you sabi plenty plenty US immigration form o. You can open a thread to help my guys they process stay Na.

MamaOO:
Uncle or Aunty... Did you read the part where he said that their sole intent is to process "stay" visa once they get issued with a B1/B2 visa? Or am I missing something here? They had the intent to run. Use the VISITING B1/B2 visa to gain entry into the US and then overstay and try to legalize afterwards. They had the Pre-conceived intent to from the get go

Even if you got a job while on a B1/B2, they still have to either file an H1, and H4 visa or an L1, L2 visa. And mind you, you will need to change status from to be able to work and that means they need to exit the country and apply for those visas OUTSIDE of the US. Their B1/B2 can't be changed inside the states. There is no such thing as work permit. They need to exit the country and apply for an EB visa and that's not set in stone. People still get refused the visas even with a job offer.

As per F-1, yes you can apply for change of status in the US to an F1 while on a B visa and still stay in the country but you will need an F visa to reenter the country if you leave the country. Most times sef, those change of status requests are denied. And by the time they deny you, many have overstayed.

What law are you talking about?

My pesin no need all this explanation. We all know the meaning of intent. We all know that things rarely happen by accident. You attended a visa interview with strong tie to Nigeria and assumption that you stay will be so short and brief. While in US you suddenly jam people on a queue and you asked them, what is happening here? Someone screamed "Job fair/Open day" and you papapa remembered that you have a degree that u have not finish using or a WAEC and TOEFL u never touch. Thank goodness, you brought the originals mistakenly. Job and school wey no reach for Naija. U kuku grab one.
You later go club one night. The night is for ladies only but you are not aware. After all you are JJC from Africa. All the ladies present were crying and you were surprised. What happen? You asked and they chorused "All the men in the world has deserted us". Why why why? From your church mind you promised to marry at most one, one and only one.
From the narration, did anyone see "preconceived intent to". It is just accidental and has happened to most Nigerians in US.