Once, I went for the US visa interview after a failed attempt two years prior. My first application was fraught with bogus claims and huge misrepresentations.

I didn't even earn anything near what I claimed, wasn't married as indicated. All of these were at the instance of an agent hired by my Dad and coupled with his strong desire to see me cross the divide.

I was flatly denied, much to my own delight cos I wasn't quite comfortable with the huge lies.

In my second application, I decided to come clean because I wanted to clear the misrepresentation. I could be called to travel for work anytime and if I was refused based on prior application, it would be a huge dent on my integrity.

Off I went to embassy with the utmost aim of clearing myself and not necessarily to secure the visa. Here's my transcript:

VO: Good Morning. Pass me your passport. Where are you going to?
Me: I'm going to California (Big gaffe! I was going to Ohio but was fixated on my previous application where California was the intended destination)
VO: Why are you going to California?
Me: I'm going to attend my cousin's wedding and also spend my annual leave, a month long. I haven't gone on leave in the last two years and I think I should reward myself for working that long. (At this point, I realized my error and seized the opportunity to correct my destination and talk extensively about my first application. I told him about all the misrepresentations, affirmed my single status, dispelled the salary claims and every other wrong information therein. The VO nodded his head and started smiling at this point)
VO: Next, he asked: where do you work?
Me: I work with xxxxx, a marketing communications company at the level of Deputy Manager
VO: How long have you been working?
Me: 4 years in my current profession
VO: How long have you been working with your current company?
Me: 2 years now
VO: You've worked elsewhere before?
Me: Yeah, started my career with xxxx but I also worked in xxxx, my father's company which was responsible for my initial application. (Another opportunity to further discuss the first denial. Told him about the company and why I left)
VO: Tell me about your job (Another opportunity to talk about my enjoyable job. At this point, it had become a friendly chat. He was quite intrigued by my responses. It further strengthened my confidence and I was coasting. He even leaned forward and we maintained eye contact all through. I told him about past project, current and upcoming ones)
VO: Nice. So you're going to Ohio for your cousin's wedding?
Me: Yeah and to spend my leave too (We we're both chuckling here)
VO: Are you married or engaged? He asked again)
Me: No, I'm not married or even engaged! I'm very single. (He laughed)
VO: Ok, I believe you, I believe you. I'll approve your visa now. This paper explains how to pick your visa in the next three days.
Me: Thank you

I walked out without looking back, emotionless. To be honest, I wasn't carried away. I wasn't even listening to the security guy who was hailing me. I just rushed out. I had a meeting to attend.

I insisted on coming clean on all misrepresentations despite people telling me to maintain a lie. For me, when you tell a lie, you need a bigger lie to cover it up. Since another opportunity has presented itself to come clean, why don't I take it?

The outcome will be dependent on the VO. To be honest, I wasn't really bothered if I was gonna get the visa or not. I wasn't fidgety or nervous. I just wanted to get it over with and clear my mind and for future applications.

Quite honestly, I did say a simple prayer that morning on my way. I said God should not let me fail where others have succeeded. I said this because I believe in God and my colleague had secured his even though he was my subordinate and earned way below what I earned.

I'm sharing this here because I owe it a duty to this forum and this section in particular. I have been here a long time and I read this section and US visa threads extensively for that application. The outcome? A success! I had never been outside Nigeria before when I secured this visa.

Let me just add this, visa applications and interviews are no big deals. Not at all! Fill your form yourself; you're in control. Be articulate in answering the questions. State all facts clearly and be honest. Stick to same story at your interview.

My POE is another experience all together. I made it to secondary inspection at JFK...lol

You made a huge mistake marrying into that family. Getting back with her is only a death wish. Your wife will forever be tied to her mom's apron strings.

As for your son, put your foot down. You've been taking responsibilities for the child and you're the father. Don't be swayed by emotions, insist on taking your son and if possible, take permanent custody.

Your MiL never liked you and doesn't seem like she will. From all you said, she seems like someone on a mission to make your life miserable. Using your son as a tool will be her utmost aim. Resist it!

bullringa1:



Thanks LadyG. But if they appear for interview because of their ages, 4 6 and 8 must the two parents go with them despite the parents has their visas.

I'm sure either of the parents is fine enough to accompany them.

hedonistic:
I'm not sure OP knows the meaning of "Corporate Nigeria".

I was gonna say the same thing when I opened the thread

Why is Sola David-Borha not on this list?

Funny how we used to yab this dude back in University then.

He had an old laptop and a shared studio where he worked from. I won't talk about his baggy shorts and sneakers

Happy for him. He made it to limelight eventually

Seg05:
Hi, seyewest, just confirmed from wakanow that there is hotel accommodate using egyptair. Also there will book another flight for me from newyork to Colorado. But yet to get the price for that

EgyptAir will lodge you in either of 2 hotels (Novotel and one other one I can't remember the name) not far from the Airport.

The food at Novotel is better that the other hotel's.

Be sure to be at the lobby on time for your pick-up by the next morning else you could miss your flight to JFK.

Hello Abujaniv,

I'd like to know the class of visa to obtain for a short course spanning 6 months to 1 year in the USA.

Thanks

starwar:
Alaye,my broda was a permanent staff in a bank all of a sudden dem just hand am gift of sack letter,naso my broda knelt down in front of every staff dey thank God....some no no why im dey thank God...Today im don get im PR for Canada.....Alaye move

I laughed so hard at this

I can imagine the scenario

You mean to say June/July exams registration?

afrikanbabe:


Hi again Tosin,

Looking for work in marketing, advertising, media. I have a BA in Communications

This caught my attention; my field.

Start your job search by applying to Agencies in Nigeria. They have a knack for hiring foreigners in this field.

Try C&F Porter Novelli for a start.

seyewest:
No

Well, I was asked for mine

This story annoys me!

You're a weakling mister! Apart from love, a woman needs a man that can stand up for her, defend her and speak for her.

From your narration, you haven't done any of these and you expect her to stay in an environment where she's hated and you, the supposed defender is a weakling? You must be a joke!

No one dare disrespect my girlfriend talk more my wife!

Sirheny007:
Nice work from Listverse.com
I discovered that site 3 years ago...
for people who are interested in the wierd, creepy and paranormal..

I've never missed anything on that site in the last 4 years

Give someone wings and they may fly too close to the sun
Give them the power of prophesy and they may live in fear of the future
Give them the greatest gift of all; powers beyond imagination and they may think they're meant to rule the world.

Came across this on FB


A while back, CNN Africa reached out to my friend and asked to feature her business and how she started. They asked her to send in her story. She was so excited and I was over the moon for her.

She sent in that story and was contacted shortly after. They asked her to change the story a bit to show how she suffered to start her business. She was also supposed to say that she did the business from her car for lack of a shop. She did home deliveries and it was painful having to juggle all that in Lagos.

My friend was both disappointed and amused. She had worked as a manager at a big company in Nigeria before quitting to start her business. And although she started really small, with no shop in the beginning and I, her mobile customer, suffering was never a part of her journey.

She told CNN she would not change her story. They replied to tell her they were not interested in her story because the business was too young.

Sigh.

Now, there's a need to paint Africa a certain way and if it's not that way, it is unafrican.

Yesterday, Kitchen Butterfly talked about how a German TV wanted her food featured on their show but backed out when her cooking + food was not 'Nigerian' enough. Of course she would have been using a blender rather than pounding and sweating. She would have cooked in a nice, clean environment and not in a dirty backyard. A German TV knows what it is to be Nigerian better than Kitchen Butterfly, the Nigerian foodist.

Look at BBNaija now and see the same thing propagated by Nigerians themselves.

These too photos, do they have account balance attached to them? No. But one is a semi-white family which equals rich and the other is a black family which equals poverty stricken.

There's nothing the world loves more than an African who tells about how poor and needy they are, and unfortunately, in Nigeria, be poor or act poor and you're loved.

'I had no shoes' made Jonathan a frigging President.
'I have no money in my account' gave us the current dundi of a President.

Now, Efe too. We have not seen his bank account but he must be poor.
TBoss has some whiteness, she must be rich.

Just before I came back, I went to the city center and bumped into this white charity organization raising money to give water to African children (complete with photos of hungry black children) and I kept wondering, like I always have, are there no hungry white children in this world?

The question on that photo is plain stupid and unfortunately, many Nigerians find it reasonable.

If you're going to vote for Efe, vote because you like him or whatever, and not because he somehow looks or acts poor. That's bullshit.

The fact that he even needed to act like a person who has never eaten food in his life to be REAL is a fucking problem.

When did acting poor equal realness?

Hello guys,

Please my C180 99 model vibrates annoyingly. When in idle mode the slow running fluctuates; goes up abnormally and drops abruptly like the engine is going to switch off. It's worse when I drive with the AC.

When I'm moving, everything is fine until I slow down perhaps for traffic. When I engage the gear in D mode, it starts.

As for solutions, I've changed my plugs and cleaned out the injector, problem persists.

What could be the cause and what's the way out?

Babaalawoifa:
We have a very incompetent government in place. What have mtn done for the benefit of Nigerians other than charge high tariff and bad network. What CSR project do MTN have in nigeria still they avoid paying tax to the government rather they bribe high profile officials. MTN should partner with local league teams and local community business. This will boost the nigeria economy and increase infow of cash in the economy not taking our hard earn money to UK. Its time will fight for our rights for the betterment of our coming generations. Babaalawo IFA Oyo State House of Assembly 2019.

You're out of touch with reality.

Have you ever heard of MTN Foundation? Educate yourself mister!

johnreh:
there must be a motivation behind this united front against Jammeh, all this "...he must hand over power to the duly elected barrow" na cover up. something sinister is behind this.

Everything is always a cover up to you and your ilk!

Someone who assumed power from a coup, ruled for 24 years and now refused to step down after losing the polls...

So you think he should be allowed to retain power? Why is it hard for African rulers to relinquish power?

I'm sure you're another Jammeh in the making

When you own and drive a Benz; now, that's living healthy!

Well, it's nothing new. The CBP officer requested mine in New York some months ago.

Op, what if the tables were turned? Let's say you're the one with baggages, like a criminal history or had served jail term.

Happy Married Life, Ayo Awi

Chiezzh:
Good morning nairalander! Guuru pls help me check through this answer .
Vo_ what has changed since your last application
Me_ in my last application my educational recored was not filled because my cert (prove ) was not with me so I didn't want to fill something I don't have a prove of ..I had to travel to my home town to get them...now ii got them with me and filed them ...pls help me right my wrong as my preperation continues ..thanks

I'm not an expert here but I don't think you've answered that question correctly.

When asked what has changed since your last application or in your last application, it simply means if you have had life-changing situations. Simply put, what have you been up to that's different from what you told us earlier. It's either you've earned a new degree, changed jobs, got married etc. Those should be your appropriate answers.

Often times, applicants are quick to reapply after first, second denial but it's advisable to give enough time between your applications. Engage in other things that will help your application such that you'll be able to answer the 'dreaded' question of what has changed since your last application. And remember to be truthful always.

Orabamxy52:
oh my. This isn't getting any easier. A part of me keeps replaying the breakup incident, his actions, decision and analyze it like 1bkaye pointed out. Then SMH that I ever had anything to do with him
Another part keeps justifying his actions and blame myself till eternity. It's quite a difficult call.
I've read books, articles and listened to podcasts on moving on after a bad relationship.. It really ain't easy in reality.
Oh my, I'm whinning again.

I'd advice you ask him straight up what he wants!

You're both adults, not teenagers. Ask him point blank what he wants. If it's ordinary friendship, please shut the door on such association. You still nurse feelings towards him and being friends alone will always leave you gasping, hoping and shutting out other men.

Getting back together with an ex doesn't always turn out fine but it will do you a lot of good if you clearly define your objectives upfront. Have no expectations when you ask him and don't be beggarly about it.

amanonymous:
Abeg pls can someone save me the stress.tell me a school that takes 2:80 cpga for masters and if possible a school that waves all this exams. Na beg I dey beg ooo I don search tire also is it advisable to resume during d latter part of next year because I actually went for a b2 visa last month and was denied. Your advise pls

Try snhu.edu

tolexy123:
she proves she does sometimes but girls are just too completed and there body language could b contradictory

I don't know how old you're but I implore you, use your tongue to count your teeth.

She's using you.

You don't have to agree with me though but you go soon know how far.

That girl doesn't love you

One of the hardest things to do is getting over a broken relationship, especially one that raised hopes and dreams.

Nothing hurts more but time is a healer.