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TravelRe: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by cosade(m): 6:43am On Apr 28, 2018
LadyGuinivere:
God bless your ancestors for birthing a smart someborry. cheesy grin cheesy

He's looking for my details
First Name: Lady
Surname : Guinivere
Date of travel 01/07/18
grin
grin cheesy
TravelRe: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by cosade(m): 2:32pm On Apr 27, 2018
LadyGuinivere:
Bia. The answer you gave to Cosade, no the kweshun e ask you? tongue

But seriously now. Why would a woman invite you to just come and eat her food, increase her gas bills where she dey take you out, increase light bills and "just be friends "?

Na you I dey fear sef. U just wan chop clean mouth. Hisssss grin
Baba Ramo busted! cheesy grin
TravelRe: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by cosade(m): 6:57am On Apr 27, 2018
BabaRamota1980:
grin see as I don upgrade. cheesy cheesy. I don become vo.

OP,
Thanks for inviting my input. The best inputs will come from experienced hands in here...seye, omobendel, cosade, thecongo, ati bebe lo...

I could address this from legal standpoint but after weeks of observations Im getting that muvh of the decisions are personal opinion or 'discretion' of the VO as long the decision does not contradict the statutes of US Immigration law. The law has many interpretations, I read it already.....and the VOs therefore take advantage to roam broadly within the range. So no need to give legal opinion, however i issue you my objective recommendation below, bulleted.

* you were a geologist and changed career to teach.
Any research/scholarship work or peer reviewed publications? For someone in your field this is your biggest asset. Many Nigerian teachers migrate illegally to US. By way of Law, you failed to counter the assumption that you are a potential migrant. By way of situational judgement, you also failed to hint the VO that you are an asset to the academic community.

* your wife has a brighter and solid ties to get you approved. She is into Community Development and Youth Empowerement (Skills Acquisition). Is she on any government programms for Youth and Cultural Development? If not get her on one at State Level and apply for State Funding. States fund skill acquisition on a per head intervention money. Once you have this registration and funding you can penetrate into LGs and recruit from the street. Attend State and LG functions for Youth programmes. Keep records. Next time you go to see a VO take these records to "show and tell".

* the team of husband and wife, .....teacher and youth developer.....can even register with the USIC for Student or Youth Exchange Programme between Nigeria and US.

* if you reside in Lagos look into something called Lagos - Atlanta Sister City Exchange Programme.

Now, before I wrap up.... kindly ask LadyG what she thinks of my input. grin grin.
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Congratulations Baba Ramo cheesy

But sha why is it taking you forever to get LadyG her ticket? Are you sure you're capable?, hmmmn I don't mean that! I meant financial capability jor.
TravelRe: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by cosade(m): 2:09pm On Apr 26, 2018
HUKELUKE:
Hello House,

A friend returned from US interview and was given the attached two documents.

Please i need further explanations if this person can re-apply again after getting a new passport as advised by the verification officer.

I need info please.

Thanks
Luke
(You're lucky), sorry he's lucky he was not handed over to the law enforcement agents.
TravelRe: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by cosade(m): 1:56pm On Apr 26, 2018
ceny6:
good morning everyone, pls i want to ask a question. has anyone tried going to USA embassy in cotonou? i ask this because their waiting time is 9 days compaired to that of lagos (119) and abuja (51). i have a conference in MIami in june and with the waiting time in Lagos i may not beat the deadline. please can anyone be of assistance?
You can only apply for visa in your country of residence (with residence permit) or country of origin. The only exception is, if the foreign mission is responsible for either of the two countries.
TravelRe: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by cosade(m):
Bunmip:
Hello, please i want to ask: is it advisable to have a sppnsor (brother) from Usa, I want to study in Texas and my uncle lives in Texas, he is the only person that is capable of sponsoring me, please i need your advise.

Secondly, Do i need to know how he became a citizen? Is it likely the VO ask?

Please i need advise before the interview date
How did you arrive at that conclusion? Even if you think he's capable, why should he invest so much in you? And if has told he's capable and willing to invest so much in you, do you have that in writing? What does he do for a living?

These are questions you should have answers for.
TravelRe: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by cosade(m): 5:59pm On Apr 24, 2018
BELUSHI:
Hello house, please can I book appointment before submitting my ds 160 form .
Yes, you can.
TravelRe: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by cosade(m): 12:53pm On Apr 23, 2018
emekamacelo:
Some 1 should help me and verify this mail

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Primary
...........NOTIFICATION ON YOUR WORK PERMIT VISA...........
I
Immigration Process
to me
3 hours agoDetails


TO THE U.S EMBASSY NEW YORK AMERICA

U.S VISAS

Overview
This section gives information to anyone who is planning to travel to U.S.A on either a Non-Immigrant Visa (temporary stay) or Immigrant Visa (permanent stay). We hope you will use the information provided on this website to learn about the different types of U.S Visas, the application process and requirements for a U.S Visa
Non-Immigrant Visas
Non immigrant Visas are for international travelers whose stay in U.S.A will be temporary. This Visa allows you to travel to U.S.A port-of-entry
(airport, for example) and request permission of the Department of Homeland Security Immigration Inspector to enter U.S.A. A Visa does not guarantee entry into U.S.A.
Interviews are conducted by appointment (available only online) Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Immigrant Visas
Applicants wishing to permanently move to U.S.A must apply for an Immigrant Visa. Generally, a foreign citizen must be sponsored by a US citizen or permanent resident relative(s) or by a prospective employer in order to be eligible for an Immigrant Visa.
The Diversity Visa Program also provides another option for a certain number of permanent resident visas annually.
Complete the Chart below with all details so we can proceed !!!
NAMES
.
ADDRESS
.
CONTACT NUMBER
.
COUNTRY
.
PASSPORT
.
ZIP CODE

Greetings MR
Emekamacelo Ezenwosu

welcome to the U.S Embassy Department NEW YORK AMERICA We are writing to inform you that we were contact by Mr. John Burnstone Steve (Your Potential Employers ). Applying for an Urgent Immigrant Work Permit Visa for you, a ''To be Employee'' with them , before we proceed , we must confirm from you the following details and documents about you .
First name(s) Middle Name (s)Last Name(s)

Current Address:

Nationality:

Date of Birth:

Gender:

Current Country:

Present Telephone (cell):

You Height:

Your Weight:

Zip code:

Passport number:

ID card number:

Two colour passport size photos:

NOTE: YOU SHOULD GET BACK TO US IMMEDIATELY WITH ALL THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS COMPLETELY NOT LETTING ANY ONE OF THE REQUIREMENTS OUT
.
Write to the U.S Deputy Chief of Mission ..... Further details and instruction will be given to you once we read back from you with the above needed details.
John Smith

Deputy Chief of Mission U.S Embassy

Email: usembassy.immigration.gov @consultant.com

Michael Willaims

Consulate General

U.S Embassy

Stay to enjoy our security !!!
THANKS AND WE WILL BE WAITING TO READ FROM YOU
THE U.S EMBASSY DEPARTMENT NEW YORK AMERICA
Officials of US Embassy write better English than this and never, will never use private email address for official purposes.

Even a fool would know this is from a scammer.
TravelRe: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by cosade(m): 12:22pm On Apr 23, 2018
emekamacelo:
hello rumies. i happend to be fortunately employed in America. and my employee has started processing my travel documents. the job is a 2years contract job that allows me to work fulltime for him he told me that his reason for wanting to employer people from outside usa is cause he wants a full time worker that will live in his house and work full time, while americans will rather work as pert time and will always return home after work. he's the one paying for my visa and flight expenses. he said i will be the one to pay for health card when my documents are ready. he also asked me to start processing my international passport asap. we've agreed on salary and he said that i don't need to apply for visa again in my country as the immigration will send me my work visa. my question is this true? i've written to the immigration as he told me to tell them that i want to work for him and that i should let him know when they replies. i sent the mail day b4 yesterday although they have closed but he said they wil
I can identify a scammer when I see one. I pity the stupid and ignorant people that by now would have sent private messages to this guy for similar opportunities (misfortunes).

Most of the things stated are untrue, deliberate falsehood and height of stupidity.
TravelRe: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by cosade(m):
JAMESOJAY:
Please I want you to help e explain this to me..- I went to the American Embassy last year ..i answer all the questions correctly ..the VO asked if I was married I said yes and she asked if I have kids I said yes...I told her my sons age..Next question the VO asked where is your son? I said she with my wife...she looked at my and repeated the question again and I answered same thing. Next she gave a pink paper and said I should try again

Please help me out
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You meant you answered truthfully.

Second Bolded
On the question where your son is, when it was repeated you should have known something was amiss, with your response.
Saying your son is with your wife, could be interpreted so many ways:
- it could mean you're not living with your wife and she's the one responsible for your son's financial needs
- it could also portray you as a rude person or an arrogant.
"He lives with me here in Lagos (or wherever)" would have been more appropriate.
TravelRe: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by cosade(m): 7:05pm On Apr 18, 2018
ShowYourCertificate:
Weldone guys. This is a great thread.

Please I have a question. I have a valid Visit Visa and have been travelling with it. In my last trip I met a lady whom I fell in love with and proposed (She said Yes smiley). And we have began the Fiancee Visa application process with UCSIS.

Now I want to see her in the States as we miss each other so much. Her work won't allow her come visiting me here in Naija thus I want to visit the States with my Visit Visa one more time before finally waiting till I get my Fiancee Visa. Will I be denied at the POE (the immigration guys now have my name on their database as one applying for Fiancee Visa) or will I just be questioned to ascertain if I actually have the intention of returning back to Nigeria.

Please I need you guys help. I have already booked my flight. I need to know my fate so I can decide on whether to go on with the trip or not. Thanks.
I hope this is not Baba Ramo cheesy cheesy cheesy
TravelRe: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by cosade(m): 12:39pm On Apr 17, 2018
BarristerAlarig:
Paid already. I even included my interview date.
All the best!
TravelRe: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by cosade(m): 12:49am On Apr 17, 2018
BarristerAlarig:
Dear Everyone. I am a first time US visa applicant intending to attend an Engineering conference before I go back to school for my HND programme. Currently I work with a bank using my National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology. I am a 21yr old Man. While filling the form DS160 I left the sponsorship bar/space blank. I didn't know if I should use myself with less than 500k in my account or my dad with over 5mil in his account. Which should i usehuhFurthermore, myself and father do not bear the same name. How do I prove he his my father? Can a birth certificate suffice?? Or would a court declaration be better? I am completely confused! I need help on how to make my application believable as I do not intend to run. I just want to attend the conference,get a certificate of participation,learn new stuff,Network and rub the fact that I have been to AMERICA in everyone (or maybe just my friends) faces! My interview date is June 4 . #Help_a_confused_fellow.


P.S- My dad is the actual sponsor.
It will be extremely difficult for you to prove that you're not an immigrant, so I'll advise you not to waste your money.
TravelRe: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by cosade(m): 12:46am On Apr 17, 2018
0LANNA:
Hello great house I was told will you have been denied a U.S visa you will be denied in Canada too cos the two countries share informations, The only way to confirm how truth that is... is to ask this great house
Swift response will be appreciated
Thank you and God bless us all.
Not true. Each country assesses visa applicants independently.

What was discussed here recently was a US visa applicant with Canadian ban. So these are two different situations.
TravelRe: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by cosade(m): 7:32am On Apr 13, 2018
Leleky:
FROM THE LOOK OF THINGS, 5 YEARS BAN TO CANADA DUE TO MISREPRESENTATION IS NOT ALWAYS A RED FLAG TO HAVING USA B2 VISA ESPECIALLY AS I PLAN TO APPLY FROM SOUTH KOREA WHERE I'M A RESIDENT AS INTERNATIONAL STUDENT. Any body with counter opinion or experience about this should help and advise me.
Living in denial, wake up!

Misrepresentation is a "very big sin" to the "Oyinbos" and me too. In all we do, we should always be conscious of our credibility. Once dented, it's difficult to be trusted again.
TravelRe: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by cosade(m): 8:26am On Apr 12, 2018
ozycy:
Is it UK visa that is easy to get?
If you read his post, you would have seen that he has been to UK recently. For UK, once you don't abuse your previous visa, it's much easier to get longer period visa. I prefer UK visa application process to USA's.
TravelRe: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by cosade(m): 9:49pm On Apr 11, 2018
OmoAje1:
Hello Everyone,

Please I need your advise. I renewed my US visa through Dropbox 3 months ago. The visa was granted. I was called this week from US consulate Lagos to come for interview without telling me to come with my passport or any other documents. I was convinced because visa was affixed inside my passport already. What documents do I need to go along with. Thank you all.
Since you were not told to bring any document, then you shouldn't bother yourself. If you have not misused your visa in the past and no misrepresentation, then you have nothing to worry about.

But sha, know that visa can be cancelled/revoked without the passport having the visa stamp.
TravelRe: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by cosade(m): 9:35pm On Apr 11, 2018
RtdGeneral:
Please on ones salary as a self-employed. Do one state the average net profit as monthly income or the amount paid to self as salary from the business net profit. Note that almost all, if not every entrepreneur, disregards salary payment to self. We just dey spent dey go but cautious of not to spend more than the profit and in most cases only sacrifice on times of needing some cash to diversify or boost business. Please advise on what to quote as salary...
Remember no payslip but the business is striving.
If your business is operated as a limited liability company, then your income is the addition of your salary and divideds received out of profit. However, if it's a business name then the profit for the year is your income.

Yearly income is divided by twelve to arrive at your monthly income.

By the way, as a good citizen that meet up with his tax obligations your yearly income is already reflected on your last Tax Clearance Certificate.
TravelRe: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by cosade(m):
chummygirl:
pls guys help a sister here
hello Lady G and Co,
pls I have a question. Can my uncle who is a US citizen be
the sponsor of my mum, myself and my daughter
? He
wants to invite the three of us over. He has invited my
mum and my late dad some years back. Though they
spent only 2 weeks and came back to nigeria. pls I need
answers becos I no wan go dash embassy money for
nothing. thanx
You will assessed on your merits, usually based on your ties to country of residence. The stronger the ties, the better.

If your Uncle sponsoring you meant financing your trip, hmmnn I will advise you not to "dash embassy money for nothing". Your inability to finance your trip is a weak tie.
TravelRe: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by cosade(m): 7:53am On Apr 11, 2018
BabaRamota1980:
Cosade, you see wetin dey pepper me and vexx me from morning till night. Se you don see am now. grin grin

We need a rotation. They should bring new VOs, these ones don chop belleful for naija.

Me sef wan be VO, what are requirements? cheesy cheesy
Use your influence to tell them to employ your crush nau. She's very competent.
TravelRe: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by cosade(m): 9:39pm On Apr 10, 2018
Kuntos:
Our transcript at US embassy today me, husband and 1yr old daughter we were denied.

Window 7 huh
Vo: good morning, passport pls

Vo: where are u going in the us?

Husband: chicago illinois, we will be visiting millenium park, grant pack, Lincoln park zoo and cloud gate

Vo: where do u work?

Husband:i am a chartered accountant i worked at xo xo xo explained job role further

Vo: have u travelled to any country before?

Husband: yes.. i went to uk last year for a training explained further abt the training

Vo: turn to wife..... madam what do u do

Wife: i am self employed i am into buying and selling of jewelries.

Vo: Any travel history?

Wife; no

Vo: turns to husband... do u have other children?

Husband: no

Finally he gave us our passport with blue slip

Where did we go wrong? We went with statement of account and landed properties they did ask us to show proof of ties.

When can we reapply?
Go to UK for your holiday this year and reapply next year, my humble suggestion.
TravelRe: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by cosade(m):
temyde:
Gd day,
Pls i want to ask, i was issued a US visa in feb and travelled in Aug. 2015, travelled but was deported at the POE (officer said wrong intent), i reapplied in Jan 2016 and was told i was deported becos i filled Maryland as my destination but travelled to Washington and was told i had been banned. (I didn't even know that the airport i choose was in Washington cos my friend who i was supposed to stay with said there are 2 airports in ML i.e. BWI and DCA, whe asked me to pick DCA since it was closer to her office.). My question is this:
1. It's ben almost 3yrs, can i reapply now and what are my chances,
2. Hubby refused to travel cos he does not eant this to affect his passport too (although he's travelled with it once before my own predicament) now it's been 13months si ce the expiration of his visa and he wants to repply. Ehat are his chances?.
3. Can i try other countries like UK or Canada.
Were you pregnant when you were denied entry at the PoE?
It's difficult to understand how travelling to the District of Columbia (DC) instead of Maryland would be construed as misuse of visa. Dulles airport, Washington located in Virginia (another neighbouring state), BWI in Maryland and DCA in Washington, DC are logical airports for travellers to Maryland State.
TravelRe: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by cosade(m): 1:17pm On Apr 09, 2018
tonyik:
My (with spouse) interview for B1B2 is in June, earns 500K+ monthly in ICT. Should I also include my truck business in DS-160 form? if yes How? Must I go with the documents of the trucks (3) to the embassy?
I am assuming the ICT job is a paid employment and the monthly salary stated, is in this respect. So this is your monthly income except you have verifiable evidence of additional incomes.

Sales from your truck business is not income until you have deducted all expenses and declared a profit. The business' financial statements, bank statements, receipts, income tax paid etc, are some verifiable evidences that you can go with, to the Embassy if you wish to.
TravelRe: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by cosade(m): 11:36am On Apr 09, 2018
iyanuakin:
Does it matter if a police officer goes for an interview in his uniform? Thanks
No dress code, so you can but no weapon.
TravelRe: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by cosade(m): 10:57pm On Apr 08, 2018
LadyGuinivere:
Na so I like am angry
wink cheesy cheesy
TravelRe: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by cosade(m): 10:48pm On Apr 08, 2018
siina:
LOL...maybe I will send you an email and we could lecture ourselves more on the differences between a civil and public servant.
Please post your "lecture" here.
TravelRe: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by cosade(m): 10:41pm On Apr 08, 2018
BabaRamota1980:
I didnt see this at first, i was busy looking at my vo. Hope you no vexx. grin

I cant argue with this. You have a knack for simplifying knotted issues by first separating emotions from logic and airing them for clarity, and then you collapse them together again for acceptance and judgement.

You would make fame if you were a teacher....and thanks for helping me see, and accepting, what I will at first reject. grin
Baba Ramo,

You so much like better things but I hope you know say it's costly to maintain fair complexion ladies oooo.

Thanks for your compliments sha and I wish best of luck in your "hunting endeavour".
TravelRe: My Regretfull Journey To Europe ( How It All Started ) by cosade(m): 12:34pm On Apr 08, 2018
Thegamingorca:
with the money you get paid by ]the menial jobs in Europe, it can help you erect mansions in Nigeria.

Nigeria is not a country worth living in.
The lie they tell you guys!
TravelRe: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by cosade(m): 11:25am On Apr 08, 2018
siina:
Like I said before that I dont want to comment further on this issue but your latest talk on adekunle's post will make me comment further. You said we couldnt comprehend what coscade said, can you please summarise these? Was he only referring to the education officer by saying civil servants? or those working in places I mentioned are not civil servants? Dont come and lecture us on comprehension please, we all go school
I do not want to make further comment on this issue after Lady G's detailed and very explanatory post, but will do just this one on the subject.

As Lady G rightly mentioned, my post was addressed to a specific person that made the post, though others in similar situation can borrow an idea from it. In this case the OP claimed he's an Education Officer, a civil servant. Interestingly, this person did not contest the opinion given.

Suddenly, this was misconstrued to public servants in CBN, NNPC etc. By the way, this category of government workers are public servants and not civil servants.

Please let's focus on the reasons why this thread was created.
TravelRe: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by cosade(m): 9:21am On Apr 08, 2018
Emmyirab:
Hello everyone!
please, can anybody recommend a cheap hotel, close to the Abuja embassy?
Afri Hotel, opposite National War College, Abuja

Modified

Reading further I realised this hotel has been given.
TravelRe: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by cosade(m): 9:09am On Apr 08, 2018
Embassy4u:
I have an issue with this now.. Cos my visa wasn't granted and money got deducted from my account from the hotel cos I didnt cancel my booking. What can be done. Hope my money will be refundedhuh

The date I was supposed to land was Friday 5th April... Unfortunately my visa wasn't granted. Now money was deducted. Pls help with possible solutions
You should have cancelled your hotel reservation when you didn't get visa or before cancellation deadline. Having failed to do that, you should have cancelled it the day your account was debited.

Read the conditions attached to your reservation but generally, when a guest does not turn up, some hotel will charge for the first night only. But some will argue that they kept your room unoccupied for the period. However, you don't lose anything by asking the hotel for the refund of charges in excess of one night.

Good luck.
TravelRe: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by cosade(m): 7:53pm On Apr 07, 2018
siina:
I suggest you just end it really, if someone could still think those working in CBN,FIRS,NCC,SEC,NNPC, not to mention the rest are poorly paid then I rest my case
Please refer to posts, where this was said.

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