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Efetobore1980:
Pls the general public should disregard this post. If your mom is absolutely qualify she will get the visa. Also people with visas have being able to enter the United States after background. Checks.

My immediate younger sister , together with her friends left Nigeria to Texas last Monday (5th of Jan, 2026), after Xmas holiday. Aside her, people with valid U.S visas have been able to enter America without any issues (few friends of mine) except those who does not know what and where they are going.

Hi Efetobore,

Thank you for this. Looking at their official website and some photos someone posted on here, it looks like she does not qualify. I don't think visiting her son and new grandchild is a criteria nor is it in the interest of US National security. ( Unless there is a different criteria i am missing and would appreciate if you can share with me ) . This will also be her very first visa application and potential visit to America. She has been to UK and Canada and has a valid Canadian visa.

New information from the consulate website talks about bond payment at the discretion of the consult officer. This comes into effect on the 21st but her appointment is on the 15th January which is within the window of possibly not qualifying due to the ban.

I wonder if rescheduling it to later than the 21st and then thinking through this bond situation and if to go down that path would be an appropriate approach? Any thoughts ?

Good morning ,

has anyone attended or knows anyone that attended a B1/B2 visa appointment in Lagos since January 1? what was the outcome ? Are they turning people back at the gate or let you enter to waste your time ?

I am asking because my mum has an appointment on the 15th January, in Lagos and we are thinking of just cancelling it as i get the impression it would just be a waste of everyone's time. Appointment 1.5 years in the making that we have been waiting for.

Interestingly, you can still book appointments in Abuja up until March/April 2026 , but only until January 16 in Lagos , even though Uncle T has banned everyone which is bizarre. Why offer appointments if there is a ban?

Anyone with recent experience or insight and happy to share ? This will be most appreciated.

Thank you for your response.

1) How will i go about letting them know she needs this support i.e. me or my sibling accompanying her? Do i just show up with her at the consulate? or do i need to apply somewhere as an accompanying child? i am not resident in Nigeria but will be home when she will be attending her appointment. Will that pose an issue or maybe my sibling who is resident and lives in Nigeria accompany her? Neither of us would be applying for a visa.

2) Regarding her DS160 - after filling a new one , does she take with her to her appointment or she has to update it on her AVITS portal? Out of interest, how long is the validity of a DS160 form?

Thanks a lot.

Efetobore1980:
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In order word, Mama needs interpreter or an accompanying family member, but I will recommend the latter (you) because embassy interpreter most times might not represent applicant's messages accurately.

Her DS-160 is outdated or has expired, hence you have to fill a new one with her current information, passport photo, and travel itinerary.

■¤¤ As per the accompanying child, you must equip yourself with stronger ties to Nigeria.

Hi everyone,

I will appreciate some advise regarding my mums application. She is 65. We submitted the DS form October 2024 and have an appointment for March 2026. Her purpose of visiting is to see her son and new grandchildren x 2. She has been to the UK and also Canada ( got back from Canada a week ago ) so has a decent travel history.

My mum is hard of hearing and struggles with the "oyinbo" accent. Her recent hearing tests shows she needs hearing aids and we are in the process of getting one. I think she may struggle with the interview alone and wondered if one of her children ( me ) may accompany her to the interview?. I am not applying for a visa and solely there to support her.

My second question is , i am looking to bring her appointment forward to later this year ( before the end of 2025 ). If i am successful, would i need to do anything in terms of her application form ?

Thank you all for your anticipated help.

tzetzefly:
If you can get a letter to this effect from the Lagos State Government, it will go a long way in helping your case. Your application must be foolproof.

Well, that's going to be hard. Maybe i should just forget this trip. Getting the Hospital ( Lagos state gov hospital ) to write a letter concerning payslips is going to be another hurdle or even impossible. Work break is end of next month. That's pretty much the only thing i don't have. Except maybe i apply through the italian embassy.

tzetzefly:
Get your payslips, this is important. That's why they state that give ample time for your application. Which in turn would have made it possible to gather all required documents before filing.

Oh wow. That is going to be hard cos its the government that does the pay slips and they are super slow in making them available ( i work for the Lagos state government ). I requested for them and they claimed its the pay slip for December 2014 that is available. They however paty our salaries directly into our accounts. That should count for something i guess. We also have this audit forms where we fill in bank details and departments we are working. Will that be helpful?

Except i explain all this, i either don't apply cos recent pay slips won't be available by the time i'm on a work leave. What do you think?

tzetzefly:
You cannot explain this as your details are with them. You only need to prove that you're a genuine applicant now, willing to depart the Schengen region at the expiration of your stay.

Yeah. I guess. Definitely willing to depart. Work has been super stressful and i need a vacation. Going to London for a while and would like to visit somewhere else. Oh well.

But the no pay slips, can i explain that? Pay slips are not ready on time

@tzetzefly

tzetzefly:
I want to believe that your purpose for entry to the Schengen area may not have been well articulated on those two previous occasions. Another reason could be that your means of sustenance was not convincing and not adequate to show enough proof of funds.

You will need to be very clear as it is now on why an entry visa should be issued to you and previous refusals overlooked.

Oh! Are you suggesting i explain both circumstances in my new application? Both stamps are on an expired passport anyway. The valid British Visa is on the valid international passport.

Chrizizon:
Greeting to NL Peeps..

My ITALY visa application was refused ..going to appeal it, as i was told i can in the doc presented..They said appeal should be with the assistance of a lawyer, what lawyer? local or foreign lawyer?

Also i want to know if it is something i can do myself, if it is, how can i send the appeal to T.A.R(Administrative Regional Court) of Latium, and with what format should i use to write the appeal.. the suckers didn't put no address or email to which i can send appeal to.. Does anyone know the right address?

Can someone please tell how it's done, will really appreciate

Oh wow. Not good news. Did you actually apply with just 200k as your account balance?? If Yes, you should get more money ( Don't lodge please ) before reapplying. 200K is way too small for a trip.

tzetzefly:
From all I can deduce from your statements, you have a slim fighting chance.

Prior UK travel can help your case however, two previous Schengen denial doesn't look good.

What transpired in your previous Schengen applications?

The first was an Airport transit visa from the Netherlands embassy. I had to travel to Lagos real quick and had to use KLM and get an airport transit visa which was denied. The second was from the Slovakian embassy. it was one summer and a bunch of my friends wanted to travel and we decided to go through them cos we heard it was easy. Apparently, it wasn't. They did not give an reason as to why they denied us anyway.

Both denial stamps are on my passport. This happened in 2011.

Hi, I know i shouldn't put it here but i am not getting any response from the appropriate thread.


I am thinking of applying for a French tourist Visa. I am a Medical Doctor and i have about two weeks off next month. I have a valid 2 year British visa and i intend on staying in London for a couple of days then go to Paris for three days during my work break. I have never been and i hear it is fun and beautiful. I love to travel but that green passport won't let someone be great. lol.
I am going to be sponsoring the trip myself. i am 27. Single. I have about 1M in my Savings account. Salary is about 150k but i still get some money from my parents sometimes plus i had money saved up while i was in school as a student. My Salary is being paid into my account and i take out a sum and save up in another account. I however don't have payslips - as seen as part of the requested documents on their site- because it takes forever for pay slips to be ready where i work. The only pay slip is have is for December 2014 and i think that is because i got paid my first salary then ( I started working in November 2014 ). I have been to England before in the past. I intend on booking a ticket from Lagos-London-Paris-Lagos. is that okay?
Also,would my not having the pay slips affect my chances really because i think that is where i am lacking. ( All the other documents required i have/can get). That plus i have been denied a Netherlands Airport Transit visa before ( weird right ) and a Shengen visa from Slovakia about 4 years ago. Just a bit paranoid here. Thank you.

Xeedorf:
Well done, You advise me to step away from South African embassy for good. I dont understand what you mean for this...
because i was not comit any crime or fraudulent with my document,even with December and Now, have traveled to Two Country.
I never knew my offece for What South-African embassy Called Documentation lacks credibility?

It is what they call "Money Lodgement" which is a huge red flag for most embassies. You presented a 700K account balance 6 months ago and to return with an 8 million account balance 6 months later. Except you got a new job where you were getting paid/making about One million every month, it is Money Lodgement most especially if you presented a pay slip of your monthly earnings which is not one million naira monthly,

I hope you understand. Cheers.

Endoscope:
Hi,
i'm thinking of applying for a French tourist Visa. I am a Medical Doctor and i have about two weeks off next month. I have a valid 2 year British visa and i intend on staying in London for a couple of days then go to Paris for three days during my work break. I have never been and i hear it is fun and beautiful. I love to travel but that green passport won't let someone be great. lol.
I am going to be sponsoring the trip myself. i am 27. Single. I have about 1M in my Savings account. Salary is about 150k but i still get some money from my parents sometimes plus i had money saved up while i was in school as a student. My Salary is being paid into my account and i take out a sum and save up in another account. I however don't have payslips - as seen as part of the requested documents on their site- because it takes forever for pay slips to be ready where i work. The only pay slip is have is for December 2014 and i think that is because i got paid my first salary then ( I started working in November 2014 ). I have been to England before in the past. I intend on booking a ticket from Lagos-London-Paris-Lagos. is that okay?
Also,would my not having the pay slips affect my chances really because i think that is where i am lacking. ( All the other documents required i have/can get). That plus i have been denied a Netherlands Airport Transit visa before ( weird right ) and a Shengen visa from Slovakia about 4 years ago. Just a bit paranoid here. Thank you.

Any response please? Justwise??. TzeTzefly??

Hi,

i'm thinking of applying for a French tourist Visa. I am a Medical Doctor and i have about two weeks off next month. I have a valid 2 year British visa and i intend on staying in London for a couple of days then go to Paris for three days during my work break. I have never been and i hear it is fun and beautiful. I love to travel but that green passport won't let someone be great. lol.
I am going to be sponsoring the trip myself. i am 27. Single. I have about 1M in my Savings account. Salary is about 150k but i still get some money from my parents sometimes plus i had money saved up while i was in school as a student. My Salary is being paid into my account and i take out a sum and save up in another account. I however don't have payslips - as seen as part of the requested documents on their site- because it takes forever for pay slips to be ready where i work. The only pay slip is have is for December 2014 and i think that is because i got paid my first salary then ( I started working in November 2014 ). I have been to England before in the past. I intend on booking a ticket from Lagos-London-Paris-Lagos. is that okay?

Also,would my not having the pay slips affect my chances really because i think that is where i am lacking. ( All the other documents required i have/can get). That plus i have been denied a Netherlands Airport Transit visa before ( weird right ) and a Shengen visa from Slovakia about 4 years ago. Just a bit paranoid here. Thank you.