₦airaland Forum

Kenniei:
Good morning house, am filing my DS form right now,l and I need a clarification, please where/do I fill as my point of contact in US? Is it the hospital I will be delivering in or my uncle's place where I will Stay?

Ayotundesh:
@ Dhollargurl

So sorry I'm just seeing that u tried to contact me by mail.
Thankful for your journey & scan.

I replied you.

How are u doing though!
[color=#550000]@ Dhollargurl
Check your mail dear,I've replied you.

So sorry I'm just seeing that u tried to contact me by mail.
Thankful for your journey & scan.

I replied you.

How are u doing though!

lami88:
I don't know about the one in Atlanta, but Kaiser in sacramento/ Roseville is an highbrow , expensive hospital. They don't even do self pay/ cash stuff

borryworld:
Write as much as you really really really do.

debby516:
Sent. I am in Naija.

debby516:
Dont know the problem, cant reply, delivery error.

debby516:
I have a quote from Piedmont. I got their email last week. you may pm me.

debby516:
I have a quote from Piedmont. I got their email last week. you may pm me.

May2017:
Congrats babe.
This is good news.

Colouredgirl:
Congrats

mamanicole:
Congratulations,pls how did u justify your social, financial n economic ties pls cause I have no clue on what to write as the reason why I was refused n will also want to justify mine.Pls can I pm you?

ayabemm16:
Congrats to u. Pls do u mind sharing ur transcript. Thanks

Thank you but it's a bit lengthy. Anyway, here it goes ..... After I was denied 3 weeks ago, became active on here and posted my story and was advised here to reapply with hubby, but if hubby wouldn't be around, I should just be more confident and elaborate on my answers. So, I scoped hubby to apply with me this time around, cos he's the sponsor and he has better travel history. Then on Thursday,we left home around 4:40a.m to avoid the traffic, branched at his office to print his pay slips (cos I insisted,eventhough, he said it was not necessary but he had to please me) and we got to the embassy before 6a.m.
Alot happened that morning and we were eventually called in for the interview at about 8:30a.m, while on the queue I sighted the V.O that interviewed me previously, (window 5) with her friend in window 4, chai I just showed hubby and told him we were not going to Windows 2, 4 and 5, that they were mean cos they have started giving the blue slips again,lol. Hubby was just laughing that 'ko mean ' that it's how you present your case,I said 'story' that we were sha not going. He said okay.
Then I noticed the funky V.O (quite young) was nicer and I noticed same thing about him the last time too, he was patient and more interactive, interviewed like 5 people and gave 4 of them white paper, so I told boo it's either this cute guy in window 6 or the older woman in window 7. He said why not window 3, that had an older man that looked korean, I said he looked strict and he would probably drill us hard that we shouldn't go, and at that point, hubby was tired, he said 'you know what, we are going to anyone we fall into'.
As I was still trying to convince him, that's how the security guard coordinating the queue just saw me and said 'mama twins,I can't allow you to stand for long o, you and baba twins should come to this window, I looked up and it was window 3,the 'korean' man, oh my God!. I just told the guard I was fine, no need to rush, that we will wait for our turn, she said No, she's insisting, my hubby was like no P cos he was embarrassed already. So, we filed behind the next line, I now told hubby that I was going to d toilet thinking by the time I'd be back, he would be interviewing someone else and I will just use scope drag hubby to Windows 7 or 8.
So, off I went to the toilet, I started praying, then the spirit said 'why are you bothered about who interviews you? Don't you believe in your God again? Don't you know He will favour you?' At that point, I just started hearing hubby' s voice describing my job duties, I peeped small and I saw d Korean man has started interviewing my husband. I just rushed outside and went to stand beside him and I was surprised the atmosphere was very calm,no tension. Then he looked at me and started my interview:
V.O: Good morning ma
Me: Good morning sir (smiles)
V.O: why do you want to go to the U.S?
Me: Childbirth
V.O: what do you do ma?
Me: I am a Pharmacist
V.O: Do you work in a pharmacy or as a pharmacist?
Me: sorry, can you repeat ur question?
V.O: Do you work in a pharmacy or as a pharmacist?
Me: I am a pharmacist, a community pharmacist to be specific, was formerly working with the teaching hospital as a clinical pharmacist but (hubby pinched me) So I kept quiet
V.O: What does your husband do?
Me: *smiles* then told him the company he works for and his position at work
V.O: where are you going in the U.S
Me: Duluth, Georgia
V.O: I can see you were refused not too long ago
Me: yes sir
V.O: *types for about 10 seconds* Congratulations, your visas have been approved....
Us: Thanks
And that was it, my observation was , as I got to know here, the interview is actually 70% of what you filled in your DS 160 form, then 30% oral and composure, because my former DS 160 form I only 'briefly described' my duties, didn't specify I was a pharmacist, only gave the job descriptions and I guess that's why he asked if I was working in a pharmacy or I was actually a pharmacist. This time around, I specified my job and went further to describe my duties elaborately not withholding any pharmaceutical term that is seem fit in the scenario inside d DS160
Secondly, for My reasons for refusal, said i do not know but I however went ahead to justify my social,financial and economic ties according to what I learnt from @May2017
Thirdly, when re-applying, please try not to deviate from your background story, though be more elaborate but do not lie. Just speak the truth and fill your form yourself, that way, you have more confidence cos you know what you filled, how to defend yourself and also don't hold any relevant information back because you think have documents to support ur claims. That's error o, go along with your documents but never rely on them to save the day because most times they do not ask at all. Made this mistake in my first interview, was not elaborate Cos I thought I had docs to back me up.
Hubby said the V.O (he doesn't like me calling him Korean, hubby said he's full American) was just very nice to him cos before I came out of the toilet, he already asked him questions and immediately he mentioned d company he works for, the man recognized it, read hubby's form (which was like a C.V anyways) and was quite impressed by his resumé (speaks 7 other languages apart from English and has served in d army before) So, I guess he loved that and everything still bounces back to 'fill it D'S 160 as if you are going for a job interview, give them ur best on the paper and wish you best of luck.
Fourthly,It was God's favor. Cos we could have gone to window 7 or 8 and still be denied, I've seen the Korean man deny one or two people before, so pray hard and the Lord will go with you. Abeg, ignore all blunders

happymumtobe:
Congratulations....am so happy for you...if you are nikes friend then I know you too too well..will send you a message soon..once again congratulation..this thread has really been helpful for everyone.

happymumtobe:
Success in your interview dhollargurl and please remember to always be elaborate and not wait for the vo to ask some questions before letting him or her know..It will show how prepared you are..I think I know you so well but first go get the visa, come back and share your experience and we will talk.

firsttymum:
congratulations darling

happymumtobe:
Success in your interview dhollargurl and please remember to always be elaborate and not wait for the vo to ask some questions before letting him or her know..It will show how prepared you are..I think I know you so well but first go get the visa, come back and share your experience and we will talk.

Mandex11:
LONG POST ALERT

HELLO my Nairaland family  , thank you for all the knowledge I acquired here and now my visa has been approved.6th june

 I was actually denied on the 18th of April I came here and some said I should reapply with my husband since he's sponsoring me blabla bla.

I just had to Re apply on my own since my hubby won't have that time and "also" not interested. TRANSCRIPT BELOW



vo:good morning

me:good morning

vo:what are going to do in the usa

me:to have my baby

vo:is this your first child

me:no this will be my 2nd

vo:what's the name of the hospital you contacted

me:told her doc sparati

vo:what's the hospital and doctor's fees like
 
me:told her and she requested  for it I gave her doc and hospital quote

vo: don't you think this fee is small

me:i explained to her thats just the hospital fee and I have also prepared my burget for the trip and it's with me

vo:can i see your budget

me:Gave her also and she was typing

vo:then what do you do

me:I'm a home maker for now i want to give birth to all my kids so I can have time for work and my husband will be sponsoring my trip.

vo:what of your husband

me:he own his company that deals on etc

vo: how many works does he have

me:told her and explained in details

vo:typing........................congratulations I will be approving your visa now she asked if I know the meaning of the stamp on my pp I told her that's the location I choose to pick up my pp.

me:thanks and God bless

now I see why it's good to fill your application yourself I was confident even though I was sweating and holding my waist. thanks to all who shared their success story or denial story.
 in all truthfulness do pay.
ps:lagos

COME TO THINK OF IT I WAS ACTUALLY CONTEMPLATING ON CANCELING MY APPLICATION SINCE HUBBY WON'T BE THERE AND I MIGHT NOT BE GIVEN AND NOW SEE.

on to tickets now //elpaso bound June, July ,August mommy see you there.

May2017:
The resume part: I didn't describe 'briefly' my duties. I guess I glossed over my duties in my first 2 applications. This time, I was a bit elaborate and I didn't hold back in using investment terminologies.
My ties: That I have lived in Nigeria all my life (Buliding my career in financial services over the last 10 years). If your spouse, your parents and your siblings live and work in Nigeria, say so. List the communities/groups you belong to. List the assets you own and state that they are important enough for you to return to.

May2017:
The older white woman

May2017:
WARNING: LENGTHY POST

Hello house
God bless every single person who has contributed to this thread. Your contributions were of immense help to me hence, the need to give back. I have been reading as a guest but decided to sign up this morning.
Brief background: I have a good travel history but I have been denied a US visa twice. Yesterday was my third attempt. My husband is a frequent traveler to the US, the VO acknowledged this during my second interview but because I was newly married, he said I was still building ties.
What I did differently:
1. I filled the job description part of my application like I was writing my resume for a big job. I made a big deal of it
2. Where they asked for reason why previous application was denied, I strongly defended my ties in Nigeria
3. Prayer cannot be overemphasized. My mom, my sister and I were in a prayer chain which we neither planned nor discussed. It was after I got the visa each of them told me they had been interceding for me

VO: Good morning
ME: Good morning (passed my passport to her)
VO: (Looking through) what did you go to do in the UK?
ME: Vacation
VO: How long have you worked with Bleep? (I was wearing my ID card)
ME: 6 years
VO: (Nodding) Have you met me before?
ME: No
VO: Give me a minute to look through your previous applications, I see you’ve been denied twice and I’d like to understand the context within which you were denied
ME: Okay
VO: You say you’ve worked with Bleep 5 years?
ME: No, 6 years
VO: What do you do for them?
ME: I’m an investment manager. Currently, we have about Nxxbn in funds under management. I …
VO: (Cuts in) what’s your highest level of education?
ME: (I did not anticipate this question, so I stuttered) Masters. M.Sc.
VO: What field?
ME: Finance
VO: What institution?
ME: University of Lagos
VO: What year?
ME: 2010, but my B.Sc. was in 2006
VO: What are you going to do in the US?
ME: Childbirth. My husband is sponsoring my trip
VO: How long have you been married?
ME: 8 months
VO: Have you contacted any clinic?
ME: Yes. Hope Women’s Clinic is taking up my care. They’re in Richmond, Texas. The hospital is Oakbend. I have an acceptance letter from them
VO: Never mind. How much does your total bill come to? (Typing)
ME: $11,700
VO: $11,700? That’s a lot of money. If you’ve only been married 8 months, how are you able to afford that?
ME: We have an investment account
VO: (nodding and typing away) what does your husband do?
ME: He’s a banker. He works with Bleep
VO: Do you have any relative in Texas?
ME: Yes
VO: Are you able to stay with them?
ME: Yes
VO: Who might that be?
ME: My husband’s sister and my mom’s brother
VO: Plan to stay 3 months
ME: (Thinking it was a question) no, 10 weeks
VO: I’m advising you to plan to stay 3 months. You have to travel at least 4 weeks before your baby comes and it’s advisable to let your baby be up to 8 weeks before you get on a plane to take a long flight. So, give or take, 12 weeks
ME: Okay (wondering if that means she has approved my visa because she’s typing away)
VO: (Getting up and circling something on a white paper) Ensure you take along all your documents when you travel; your doctor’s letter, estimated costs, any prepayments you may have made, whatever. Just anything that can help you get in because you are going to have to show it at the border
ME: Okay
VO: Pick up your passport in 3 working days, I have just issued your visa (hands me the white paper)
ME: Thank you

I'm so glad this phase is over. Counting down to July

May2017:
WARNING: LENGTHY POST

Hello house
God bless every single person who has contributed to this thread. Your contributions were of immense help to me hence, the need to give back. I have been reading as a guest but decided to sign up this morning.
Brief background: I have a good travel history but I have been denied a US visa twice. Yesterday was my third attempt. My husband is a frequent traveler to the US, the VO acknowledged this during my second interview but because I was newly married, he said I was still building ties.
What I did differently:
1. I filled the job description part of my application like I was writing my resume for a big job. I made a big deal of it
2. Where they asked for reason why previous application was denied, I strongly defended my ties in Nigeria
3. Prayer cannot be overemphasized. My mom, my sister and I were in a prayer chain which we neither planned nor discussed. It was after I got the visa each of them told me they had been interceding for me

VO: Good morning
ME: Good morning (passed my passport to her)
VO: (Looking through) what did you go to do in the UK?
ME: Vacation
VO: How long have you worked with Bleep? (I was wearing my ID card)
ME: 6 years
VO: (Nodding) Have you met me before?
ME: No
VO: Give me a minute to look through your previous applications, I see you’ve been denied twice and I’d like to understand the context within which you were denied
ME: Okay
VO: You say you’ve worked with Bleep 5 years?
ME: No, 6 years
VO: What do you do for them?
ME: I’m an investment manager. Currently, we have about Nxxbn in funds under management. I …
VO: (Cuts in) what’s your highest level of education?
ME: (I did not anticipate this question, so I stuttered) Masters. M.Sc.
VO: What field?
ME: Finance
VO: What institution?
ME: University of Lagos
VO: What year?
ME: 2010, but my B.Sc. was in 2006
VO: What are you going to do in the US?
ME: Childbirth. My husband is sponsoring my trip
VO: How long have you been married?
ME: 8 months
VO: Have you contacted any clinic?
ME: Yes. Hope Women’s Clinic is taking up my care. They’re in Richmond, Texas. The hospital is Oakbend. I have an acceptance letter from them
VO: Never mind. How much does your total bill come to? (Typing)
ME: $11,700
VO: $11,700? That’s a lot of money. If you’ve only been married 8 months, how are you able to afford that?
ME: We have an investment account
VO: (nodding and typing away) what does your husband do?
ME: He’s a banker. He works with Bleep
VO: Do you have any relative in Texas?
ME: Yes
VO: Are you able to stay with them?
ME: Yes
VO: Who might that be?
ME: My husband’s sister and my mom’s brother
VO: Plan to stay 3 months
ME: (Thinking it was a question) no, 10 weeks
VO: I’m advising you to plan to stay 3 months. You have to travel at least 4 weeks before your baby comes and it’s advisable to let your baby be up to 8 weeks before you get on a plane to take a long flight. So, give or take, 12 weeks
ME: Okay (wondering if that means she has approved my visa because she’s typing away)
VO: (Getting up and circling something on a white paper) Ensure you take along all your documents when you travel; your doctor’s letter, estimated costs, any prepayments you may have made, whatever. Just anything that can help you get in because you are going to have to show it at the border
ME: Okay
VO: Pick up your passport in 3 working days, I have just issued your visa (hands me the white paper)
ME: Thank you

I'm so glad this phase is over. Counting down to July

debby516:
The vo asked him if he was the blabla of his organization and DH said yes. No doc was checked, but we think the vo may have checked my hubby status on his office website.

Dhollargurl:
Hello Debby, please how did the V.O confirm his status at his work place? Kindly she's more light pls. I just reapplied with hubby and listed him as my travel companion.

debby516:
I had no travel history prior to applying for visa to birth my 2nd baby. Same with my husband and my 1st baby. Though i got my visa before them and my husband and 1st baby went for visa interview after i arrived US. Surprisingly, the vo did not make an reference to my visa, just asked them if they were going for vacation and confirmed my husband's status at his place of work. More of what he wrote in the DS-160.

customised87:
This info is absolutely wrong. There is no crime in giving birth in the USA and no VO will refuse you for saying you are going to birth. Many people get medical visas everyday, its just for you to prove that you are prepared by getting Doc and hospital correspondences and also prove that you are financially capable.

borryworld:
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.

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