OyoTunjiUSA:
2. Don't rush to call the embassy. Naturally your visa application is being processed and tracked via your (elderly colleague) DS -160 which your colleague filled correctly . His MRV is also in tandem with his passport number .
3. Just email the embassy via the Feedback Option on his CGI portal . He should go ahead and submit , they will accept his application and the mistake won't count on his visa outcome.

A phone call is always faster and more hands-on than an email.
A different passport number from a DS160 Application and/or MRV will not be processed. For all intent and purposes, the VO is supposed to deal with it that something sinister may be afoot. No VO will knowingly become liable for a variance in something that important.
That 'wrong' passport number is real and belongs to someone else who may be on an FBI Watchlist or in UK or Russia or Afghanistan or even waiting on his/her interview appointment at USinNigeria too.

God1000:
The demonstration is in solidarity with the people of Palestine as they resist genocide and continue in their struggle for liberation


I think americans are becoming wiser by the day compared to some nigerians that want to see innocent people die everyday, they don't listen to media propaganda anymore.

They should buy a plane ticket and go to Gaza to support Palestine.
Sitting down in your 20th floor condo in Manhattan NY or Downtown LA while ordering DoorDash and Amazon is not truly helping Palestine.

Serendipity2023:
Some men actually demand sex from their brother's widow, friend's widow etc before they assist them, or before they pay debts they owe the late husband.
Some men extend the demand to the late man's daughters.
The late man was your blood brother or a good friend and upon his death, all you desire is to sleep with the wife or daughter left to mourn him.
Some men have no boundaries at all.
Shameful
The evil that men do, lives with them.

You honestly need mental evaluation and probably commitment to a psyche ward.
Your comment and topics all over NL is filled with so much bitterness and hate.
If you suffered a bad experience with your choice of men in your past relationship(s), you should seek help. ACTUAL HELP. Not Tiktok Affirmation and Mantras of all these Nonsense Self-Love BS online. Go to an actual health institution and see a trained and licensed Therapist, Psychologist or Psychiatrist.
And I also think its time the Mods pay close attention to your rants because you are not contributing CONSTRUCTIVELY to society, whether on NL or in Real Life.

Great100000:

-rejection-at-the-us-embassy/

The US Visa doesn’t require Sufficient Documents or Bank Statements. You can’t submit or upload it.

How a whole BD Editorial Team allow this to be published in their name is sad.

He deserves to wait until the next Jamb exams if he hasn't learnt to pay attention to details.
Jamb didnt ruin his day, he is responsible for going to the wrong location.
Instead of reading, he was busy watching Tiktok and IG Reels. Glad he has made a Reel that is on NL.

daseento:

Thank you very much for this advice. Could you please confirm the estimated time/ duration it would take to apply and get a decision?

Visa decision timeline is based on your performance at the interview. It takes between 2-8 mins for the VO approve or deny the application.
Getting interview date is 2 years. Filling the form is first step.

daseento:
Good day All,
I would be extremely grateful if anyone can direct me to where I can get a comprehensive DIY guide on the USA tourist visa. My boss with over 25 years banking experience would love to travel to US for her holiday. I will appreciate all advice pls

You are in the right place. This thread has all you are trying to confirm or learn about.
It’s best your boss reads herself because the DS160 form is a personal thing to fill out.

Step 1
Fill DS-160 form
https://ceac.state.gov/GenNIV/Default.aspx
Step 2
Pay visa fees (GTB online or walk into branch or other banks***)
Step 3
Create an account here, www.ustraveldocs.com and use DS160 Confirmation Number and Visa Fees number to fill out profile. Then also book appointment here.

Please take your time to fill the DS160. Don’t rush. Use 3 days or more.

2023Blessed:
But I thought they said things are easier in the States

Things are easier and better in the US than Nigeria.

turmacs:
Please who can help me solve this maths with workings attached?

Your question is incomplete.
Missing more info

2023Blessed:
61 year old woman still hustling as an UBER driver. God abeg!

How old do you think those taxi and bus driver all over Nigeria are?

They look like brothers or siblings.
So with all the shenanigans and bravado of Bello especially during CVD19 Drama, he is not even a local chicken.
Bunch of clowns messing up the country.

Trueigbo:
if am asked HAVE YOU EVER BEEN DENIED VISA BEFORE, should i tell them i was denied Canada study visa when i apply to acquire another degree or should i say i have not been denied US visa before

Seek clarification with the question, or answer in a way to clarify the question.
"I have never been denied a US Visa. But my Canada Student Visa was not approved"

writetopoka:
Please how do you mean fraud

When we get comfortable to publicly share things people are afraid to even do in secret, then the society has lowered the bar so much it is in the mud. Nigeria and Nigerians have to do better.
You are not supposed to have 2 birth certificates. Even if the original is lost or damaged, you can only be issued a CTC. This is the only legal option, according to Nigerian Law (NPC). (1st forgery)
Also, you are not supposed to have 2 marriage certificates. Even if the original is lost or damaged, you can only be issued a CTC. This is the only legal option, according to Nigerian Law. (2nd forgery)
Your Uncle (cousin's dad) is NOT your Father. Filling legal documents - saying he is - that you will sign at the end declaring all information is true and you haven't perjured yourself is very ILLEGAL. (3rd forgery). You are even jeopardising your wife and maybe your childrens' options in the future when they will need to apply for themselves because they will be tied to the names on these documents you have procured.

The truth is you may not need all these maneuvering you are doing. Your profile, a dose of confidence, God, and a level headed VO may get your visa approved, but everyone is too fixated on providing 'supporting' documents for US Visa Application or Interview. Once again, it is unnecessary and irrelevant. Attending a Birthday and seeing your (new) dad are amusing reasons to travel. Nobody needs a Doctors note to visit a parent.

Even if you get this 'health record / invitation letter' your cousin promised you, the VO will see through the ruse and ask you questions that will bottom out all your claims. Your passport can be withheld and handed over to Nigeria Police / Immigration Service if the magnitude of suspected crime is high.

Now this cousin of your has stiffed you (exactly the way a lot of Nigerian in the Abroad behave) by leading you down a path and disappearing when you are in the thick of it. She honestly did not find any fault with all you have done. She is distancing herself from you to avoid any problem for herself in future. America is not Nigeria. Data and information you submit stays forever and will always be verified.

I am not you, but if I was in your shoes, I would revert back to the "normal details" you mention in Nos 2 of your post and do things properly. You don't need a marriage certificate or a birth certificate for a US Visit Visa Application and/or Interview. Do tell me where you uploaded or attached these things in your application.

writetopoka:
I have a pressing issue on my neck right now.

1.) I paid and registered for B1/B2 Visa in 2022.
2.) I filled my normal details initially
3.) Along the line my cousin sister a citizen now volunteered to offer my an IV and that I should also use her dad who is presently sick in the USA as an excuse to visit.
4.) I agreed, with her directives I reacquired a new NPC birth certificate to show her dad's name, and also did the same on my marriage certificate.
5.) My interview is just on the 22nd (4 days)
6.) Few weeks ago i edited my DS 106 form and changed my dad name to her name dad's name, plus other things changed.
7.) For record purposes I originally used her details as a USA citizen to fill my contact and host person.
8.) Our plan is that I will be coming with her IV on the basis of her forthcoming birthday and another doctor's report recommending I visit so as to pay our dad (her dad) a visit.
9.) Meanwhile, I have done all necessary printing; bank statements, leave approved, employment letter, salary slip, birthday program card etc

10.) Now the problem is this: she is finding fault in most of the things I printed and from my observations, she is not wanting to send me the promised invitation letter and doctor's report as planned.

NOW WHAT DO I DO?

Fraud 101.

jeromestarks:

You don't know what I'm talking about.

You don’t know what you are talking about. You don’t even have anything to talk about
The entire post and thread is pointless

Ogunremi26:
please i paid for my visa fee with GTBANK internet bank but when i try to loging to register my application for appointment usportal , i got a message that my payment have not been approve and is taking longer time as expected.what can i do , this is over 3days now.any advise pls

Contact GTB (walk into a banking hall to CS to have the transaction fixed)

Gentlesoul3268:
I need more insight as a student currently study in Canada wish to go to USA for tourism for just 10days.
Note: I arrived Canada 4 month ago

International students in Canada planning on traveling to the US for tourism needs a U.S. Visitor's Visa. Only countries that are part of the VWP (Nigeria is not) do not require a visit visa.
DS160 - USTravelDoc - MRV Fee in Canada

Putinofrussia:
Only if they can retaliate without USA,UK,France and Germany helping them as they have been doing and did when Iran sent them those missile gifts.

Continue being an unfortunate being and support evil. Your cheque is coming in the mail.

FYI
170 drones, 30 cruise missiles and 120 ballistic missiles were fired towards Israel.

None of the 170 drones reached Israeli territory, he said, while 25 of the 30 cruise missiles were shot down by Israel.

A young Palestinian Bedouin girl was critically wounded when shrapnel from an intercepted ballistic missile hit her family home near Arad, in the southern Negev region.

Jordan and Iraq also shot down the air attack. That’s nations predominantly Muslims standing up against stupid behaviors by Iran which you support.

If you think Iran has the right to attack Israel, then why did your lots cry foul when Israel attacked Hamas in Gaza?

Only victim unfortunately is a PALESTINIAN that was injured by Iran

Kemistri3:
Which is higher in rank between a...
Federal Medical Center and a University Teaching Hospital

From the names, you should know they aren't comparable.
Everything in life is not about competition or non-useful public conversation (comments and engagements).
The Healthcare Industry is built in layers and or structures. A General Hospital's function is different from a Specialist Hospital as is different from a University Teaching Hospital and a Federal Medical Center.
A Community Health Care Centre is also different from a Health Post.

There is no ranking system for a Healthcare of a nation.

freshStarz:
Hello
Please If I go for a visitors visa with the excuse that I'll stay for 2 weeks in the states and it's granted, does it mean that if the 5 years validity is given, that I can stay long as much as i want, well into that 5 years and there will be no issues.... ?

The B1/B2 Visa is valid for 5 years with multiple entry.
You can't stay as much as you want on a visit or entry, because CBP or I94 is restricted to 6 months per entry.
You should use your first entry as stated in your application, though circumstances change.
If you stay as much as you want - 8 weeks, 9 months, 2 years - on a single visit/entry, then what happens to your job, business and/or school you said you have in Nigeria (profile) when you applied or at your interview?
Your renewal or subsequent immigration plans with the US will be judged based on all you do.

madridguy:
Seun continue to push the western agenda to save his forum. If I am to be in your shoe, I will also be doing the same.

Last night, Iranian missiles and drones passed several lines of US air defense systems in Jordan, zones filled with US, UK, French and Jordanian fighter jets flying in wait to shoot them down, Israel's multilayered air-defense system, including Iron Dome, Patriot, Arrow, David's Sling etc, and hit their target.

Iran used only 500 pieces, most of them drones. Iran has announced that a new wave of 2,000 drones and missiles is ready if Israel decides to retaliate.

Let be balance with our reports for once.

Are you sure about all these things you typed?
Please watch this and update your story


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fotPow5fmFg?si=iluyJXLy2DXY8rj5

@Seun
This is a racist thread.
Please can it be closed or deleted?

@farano, @Rocktation, @dominique

@Seun
This is a racist thread.
Please can it be closed or deleted?

freshStarz:
Good afternoon guys

Please how much months or years is given for a US visiting visa?

5 years

iyanuakin:
Good morning Gurus, so I applied for IW in Feb which I was refused but was scheduled for follow up interview
My interview comes up in April 26, my initial plan was to go last month for 2 weeks break, My circumstance has changed as I got promoted last month too with increased salary and also time to travel has changed too

Can I fill another DS160 to update my status before the date or I’m not allowed to change anything?
Thanks

Don't fill another DS160.
Just go for your Follow Up Interview.

I guess the US Visa Fee Regime is a better situation than the Nigerian Visa Fee Regime for anyone planning to come to Nigeria

“CNN International correspondent, Larry Madowo, has expressed dismay over Nigeria’s visa fees.

Madowo, who made this known on his LinkedIn account on Monday, disclosed that despite holding a Kenyan passport, which grants visa-free access to numerous African nations such as Uganda, South Africa, and Ghana, Nigeria requires a substantial fee of $215 for a single-entry visa.

He wrote, ”Nigeria just charged me $215 for a one-month, single entry visa. Again. I was here three weeks ago – paid the same $215. This is actually my third time in Nigeria this year, so they have made $645 from me in 2024 alone.

“The visa itself costs $25, but Nigeria charges a $20 ‘processing fee’ and $170 for biometrics every time. My fingerprints haven’t changed since I was here three weeks ago. Why am I paying $170 to have them taken and to pose for a picture each time I visit? Isn’t that a standard part of admitting someone into a country?”

Balogun attended the University of Lagos, graduating in 1972 with a B.A. in Political Science. He joined the Nigeria Police Force in May 1973. While a police officer, he gained a law degree from the University of Ibadan. After working in various positions around the country, he became Principal Staff Officer to former Inspector-General of Police, Muhammadu Gambo, then Deputy Commissioner of Police in Edo State, and then Commissioner of Police first in Delta State and then in Rivers State and Abia State. He was appointed Assistant Inspector General of Police in A.I.G. Zone One Kano, the position he held when promoted to Inspector General of Police on 6 March 2002.[1][2]
In November 2001, as A.I.G., Balogun reassured reporters that there were provisions to ensure the safety of businessmen in Nigeria through the outfit called Diplomatic Corp and Foreign National Protection Unit.[3]

Balogun became IGP in March 2002, replacing Musiliu Smith.[4] He was responsible for overall police security during the April 2003 national elections, which were marred by reports of police abuses.[5] In August 2003, Balogun presented a paper on "Nigeria: Electoral Violence and National Security" in which he advocated improvements such as use of national identity cards, mass education, electoral law reforms, citizens participation in politics, good governance and establishment of a constitutional court.[6]
In December 2003, Balogun organised extensive security measures across Nigeria to ensure that there were no disturbances during the Commonwealth of Nations summit.[7] Following various incidents in 2004 where reporters were beaten and their equipment damaged by policemen, Balogun made apologies and promised that those responsible would be punished.[8]
Towards the end of 2004, newspapers published allegations of corruption on a massive scale, asserting that Balogun had pocketed public money and taken bribes from politicians and criminals. These led to his forced retirement in January 2005.[2]
Later career
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On 4 April 2005, Balogun was arraigned at the Federal High Court, Abuja on charges involving about N13 billion obtained through money laundering, theft and other sources.[9] The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission under Nuhu Ribadu brought 70 charges against Balogun covering the period from 2002 to 2004.[10] He made a plea bargain with the court in exchange for returning much of the property and money.[11] He was sentenced to six months in jail.[12] He was released on 9 February 2006 after serving his sentence, part of it in Abuja National Hospital.[13]
In November 2008 and again in February 2009, the Chairman of the House Committee on Police Affairs, Abdul Ahmed Ningi, asked the Inspector General of Police Mike Okiro, to provide details of the money recovered from Balogun, a request that he passed on to the EFCC chairman, Mrs Farida Waziri. However, the EFCC stated that they did not have records of the exact properties recovered from Balogun.[11] It was said that some of the houses had been secretly sold to certain individuals at give-away prices.[14] In April 2009, the House of Representatives Committee on Police Affairs invited Balogun, Mike Okiro and Mrs Farida Waziri to explain how the N16 billion allegedly recovered from Balogun went missing.[15]
He died on 4 August 2022.[16]

forerunner022:
If I were Nathaniel Bassey and I know from the depth of my heart my hands are clean over the matter, I will laugh over the matter and advice the fellow to go for a DNA test.

“If I were…” doesn’t mean anything in the real world.
There is nothing to laugh about.
You are not him

As he should

babasolution:
Actually my post isn't about the church but about the colonial GENERATION who destroyed Nigeria.

There's a common denominator about them
All they know and understand is religion.

For the Christians their ultimate focus is church church ,Bible ,God etc.

The Muslims is the same.

They are the generation that killed all thriving industries and created the current booming religion industry in NIG.


That has been their legacy has they bow out,
Religion.

They have built nothing
They have left nothing

Younger generation are building Nigeria from the ground up.

The only thing the colonial GENERATION have built successfully in Nigeria is the religious industry with thriving booming churches worldwide and Islamist fundamentalism.

No technology, no innovation, no economic progress, no infrastructure, no political advancement, no industries,only few businesses,no rule of law,no educational advancements etc .

only
Religion, only religion

You have contributed nothing (just as the people you blame) with this post in fixing Nigeria.
The colonial generation as you put it is not guilty of all you say ails Nigeria.

Bigolly:
isunfortunate that US embassy are still using 1800/dollar exchange rate for visa fee when dollar has since come down

No it hasn't. CBN and AsoRock are artificially forcing the FX rate down. Until we have a good and sustained uptrend in exports, (and maybe downtick in imports) we would not have lower FX rates. All these intervention by AsoRock and CBN are artificial and not market forces. It will bottom out in the next months.