₦airaland Forum

Milito:
Congratulations!!! Please were you asked for your MRV at the point of entry ?? My IV is in a few days.




It was a successful outcome guys. Thanks so much for your support

And also a big thank you to all the people dropping travel tips on Nairaland on a daily basis without expecting anything in return; without even expecting thank you. You guys are MVPs.

I started getting visas after taking my time to go through other people's experiences through Nairaland posts. And utilising tips dropped by different people.

The questions centred on the event I registered and going for in the US.

VO: Passport pls

Self: Good morning! (With a high pitch and smile)

VO: Purpose of intended travel to the US

Self: To participate at **** event.

VO: Have you participated at a similar event in other countries before?

Self: yes, in 2024 in Europe, 2023 in Europe and 2022 in South Africa.

VO: is that the only thing you'll be doing?

Self: No, after my event, I'll do some sightseeing and will visit my Sister for few days in another state.

VO: What do you do for a living?

Self: I work at so and so.

VO: Continues long typing and looking at PC

VO: Are you married and do you have children?

Self: Yes, married with 3 kids. I gave the VO their ages, and told her I'm traveling alone for now.

VO: I'll be issuing your visa.

Self: Thank you very much 😊 I quickly carried my load and ran off before they change their mind.

NB
First time applicant to the US. Though I've been to Europe a couple of times.

Paid in Sept 24, initially got June date, but kept searching till I got March 2025.

Observations: A couple of Babcock students were there on a study/work exchange, they were all given except 1 guy. Felt so sad for him. If one has the means, expose your children to International trips early enough. A number of the successful ones had travel history.

I studied the VOs and quickly queued behind the one with a smile and that I noticed approved Visas for 3 of those Babcock students.

I noticed some peoples answers were too short and they were too rigid. In my own case, I added some humor about my event and made the VO laugh.

Tootfred:
The new portal is easier and less papers to be filled. I would suggest you go through the new portal. Less likely to make mistakes.

erudite37:
No you should not be worried. the rough estimate is 3 weeks and as long as Application received is noted on the CEAC website, that should be fine. I cannot speak to the delivery information but it will be definitely delivered to the address stated at the time of your IW appointment and you will be notified.

My advice - wait till a decision is taken (track via the ceac website), then you can follow up with DHL customer care if there are further delays. Take no action now

oyimaliski:
The one down is isolo that's where u drop off. The one up means isolo is picking up on behalf of the USA consular in VI


I just got mine too

oyimaliski:
Good morning .

Please how long will this stay on my page for IW (drop box)

And after this will the dates show up?

EllyCiciCarter:
Hello all, please what’s the earliest date for interview waiver now? Thank you

Champay:
No

duchess90:
Hello

No but you need to include a letter of consent from them and proof of relationship (birth certificate,fam pictures etc)

Cheers

EllyCiciCarter:
Hello house, please urgent question, if my parents are sponsoring all expenses do I still need to attach my own bank statement ?
Thank you �

blackeni:
TLS Ikeja has opened 2 days in august kindly utilize this opportunity to book an appointment to be eligible to qualify for the walk-in service