jinkz:
Hi Everyone,

Please I need some help with information regarding drop box.
I am currently in the US with my spouse on a L work visa, it is petition based so every 2 years I just have to restamp my visa for entry purposes. My stay validity is not dependent on visa, however if I exit with an expired visa I must restamp at a foreign consulate to reenter.
I am planning on coming to Nigeria for vacation this year and want to use the opportunity to restamp my visa before expiry(already confirmed this is possible). I am eligible for interview waiver and my appointment schedule time is just 1 day. So my questions are listed below.

1. How long does it currently take to get passports back from the day of submission? This is important so I can plan my time off and book accurate flight
2. Can I take my wife passport along and submit for family? That is, does all member of the family have to be present during submission for drop box?
3. Can submission happen in proxy? Lets say the processing wait time for drop box is too long and I decide to come in for a normal interview so I can get my passport back in time, can I apply for drop box on the side for my wife and submit her passport for her?


Thanks in advance, anticipating your responses. Feel free to ask more clarifying questions if I wasn't detailed enough.

Send a mail to the embassy through your portal. Or you can call them. They have the clearer answers to your questions.

TheNobleProphet:
Confirm!

Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Atlanta Georgia is truly huge with so much activities that you have to take a train ride within the Airport in order to get connected with a connecting flight most times!

GOD bless USA

GOD bless Nigeria

Yup. The human traffic in Denver is also massive. E be like one huge market.

SimiMaya:
Hello

Please my husband erroneously chose interview waiver for our appointment scheduling? How do I cancel it and change it to regular?

Call the embassy.

Zirconia16:
Good day guys.

Pls I need help/information regarding the following.

I just applied for interview waiver and the date I selected is this Thursday 14, September.

I'm really confused as to how to submit my documents and what documents to submit.

I live in port Harcourt and my appointment location is Abuja.

Please, how do I send my documents across and what documents am I supposed to include. I really can't seem to figure it at all. Thanks.

Also how is my document/passport to be returned to me.

Pls pls, I would be appreciating a response. Pls don't read and pass if you have answers or have recently had to send your documents for IW from another state than the one for your appointment.

Thanks and God bless 🙏

Passport.
Visa fee receipt.
Appointment confirmation page.

Please note that tour are expected to drop it off yourself at Abuja. Call the embassy ASAP to verify.

SimiMaya:
Hello everyone,

Please I and my husband want to apply for a B1/B2 visa as a family, is this doable or do we apply separately? Do we need one interview date or two? Please advise.

We are just going for vacation.

PS our son is American. Thank you.

If your child is American then you already know the process. You need one date. Fill your ds 160 then go to your portal and update the Info. If you encounter any challenges then go to the other group and ask questions. You will get a faster response.

Livylicha:
Good Morning everyone. I'm Olivia a fashion designer. There is a fashion show going on in the US in a University in March 2024, I have been invited as one of the main designers who will showcase her designs on the runway.

The organizers are the sponsors and are willing to send documents showing proof that I am the main designer, derails of the event and all. On my own, I have questions.

1. What visa category do I apply for? Visitor? Considering I'm going for a business. With my outfits which will also be sold at the venue and I'll be hiring models over there.

2. The organizers are the sponsors for accommodation, and flight. I know I will still show my bank balance which is not a problem, my business registration, etc.

3. I was refused a US visa as a 23 year old in 2016. I was single that time and I applied to go and visit a boyfriend who invited me. I was refused because the officer said she didn't think I'll come back. Now I'm married, and have ZERO plans of living in the US as I'm very comfortable here. Do you think the refusal will affect me?

4. I currently have a 10 year Canadian visitors visa on my passport. Will that help?

5. I have a team, which consists of my head tailor and ny sis who is my manager. They have all not travelled to the US before. Should I include them in this application? If I do, will I show proof of funds for their flight and etc? And a letter explaining Abi make I no include them?

6. I need assistance with booking the interview date by October/November, I can pay for that. If there's any plug please respond.

My dear Nairalanders please help your Sister. God bless you.

Please go to the embassy website and look for the particular type of visa you need. Please don't make the mistake of applying for visitors visa.

Debbieeeeeee:

A lot of them don’t know that holiday and relocation aren’t the same thing. The pepper they will smell will choke especially if they don’t carry money. I know people who did the same thing since 2016 they’re still struggling to balance till date.

Exactly. Nobody will tell them this truth. Even with money they just cannot settle with tourist visa. E go choke badly. The worst is facing deportation.

kriscamdi:



Are you on WhatsApp ? Or is there any group for that?.. how can we keep updated for the 2023 appointments… this is really frustrating, showing 2025 july for the past 1week now

Yes, that's what it is now. Seems you didn't know that interview dates are so far ahead. Keep checking, you might get 2024. You can check twice daily. Meanwhile be wary of people " selling" dates. This is something you can do yourself.

Techyking:
I'm here to seek advice and recommendations on what we could do better for a tourist visa interview.

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Just pray that she meets a kindhearted VO. Just like someone stated earlier, don't bother about rehearsal. She should just be straightforward. I wish her a victorious outcome.

olurotimi:

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In this era when japa to UK and Canada is so easy. They want to become illegal immigrants!! Abeg oo! I hope they know it is not going to be easy and can backfire badly. Make we try to the do the honorable thing in as much as country come hard small. Na things like this de make visa process difficult for naija people dem.

Stormeverbright:
I want to visit my wife in the United States, she is a citizen, she is sponsoring the whole process . Do I need the help of an agent to get my visa approved, what are the chances of getting my visa approved without the help of an agent?

Why not tell her to file for you since you are legally married? You also do not need the services of any agent. Apply for B1/B2 by yourself.

Ojoma1234:

Pls how legit are this travel essentials consultants? Who has used them to get a date before?

Get a date yourself.

Cashmadam:


How Long Is DS-160 Valid from the Day It Is Submitted?
In general, the DS-160 should be valid as long as the information provided is current and hasn’t changed

However, the confirmation number used to schedule an interview at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate is only valid for one year.

https://immigrationlawnv.com/blog/about-ds-160/

Is the link you posted a US nig embassy link? Go there and get the information.

feathersoft:
Abeg make una help me. I need answers biko

I'm going for business (B1/B2) and I have a registered company (Limited) which I filled in my DS-160 as my present place of work.

I have all company registration documents, certificates and bank statements.

I haven't traveled out of the country before. I intend staying for a month.

1. Do I need to provide my personal bank statements in addition to the company bank statements?

2. Do I need to provide tax clearance certificate as well? Is it mandatory? Will it increase my chances?

3. I have a piece of land in Lagos I bought in my name sometime ago. I have only done the land surevey. Should I provide the deed of assignment as well?

4. How soon before my interview should I get the invitation letter from my contact in the US?

5. How many months account statement should I go with?

6. I also wish to update my DS-160 form. Is there anyway to copy the previous record and then change what I want or do I have to start all over? Is there a deadline for updating DS-160 before the interview date? I filled it last month.

7. For those fresh applicants who were issued visas recently, how many years visa did you get?

You don't even need all the documents listed. They rarely ask for it. Their major concern is your tie back home. You might want to reduce the duration of your stay. It seems a little bit too long for a holiday. Your ds160 expires after 6 months.

Your invitation letter can be written at any time as long as it includes the duration of stay you filled in your form.
As a first time application please ensure that there is no misrepresentation in your application. Be honest in everything cos it will determine the outcome of your interview and the future interviews/ renewals.

Zirconia16:
Good day guys,

I've asked this question like twice without any response. Pls will need a reply. Thanks

Do babies need to do interview and biometrics. I qualify for IW and want to know if I can apply for my baby at once. Else his own application will be done when his father (my husband) will apply for his as he does not qualify for IW. Thanks.

It will be a fresh application for your baby. His application should come with your husband's.

Pinky:
Please house, my mum has an interview waiver document submission coming up in few days. Can I go on behalf to submit at DHL or does she needs to be there in person?

Thank you

She needs to be there.

Gbola007:
Hello everyone, I applied for tourists visa some years back and there was so many mis-representation in the form the agent filled for me. Please how can I correct it. Thanks

Fill the right thing in the new form and be honest about it in your interview. Don't try to lie to cover up the lies told by the agent. Hopefully it will turn out positive.

Snakedoctor1:
Good evening guys. A friend is inviting me to the US and hes taking care of the airfare. He sent me his credit card reading. Do i need a separate account statement from him for the B2 Visa interview ?

I have also printed my account statement. Urgent suggestions needed.

You stand a better chance if you are self sponsored. They don't even look at account statements. Just go with yours.

webm:


Which other thread please?

For childbirth

Tstunt:
Please what other thread? Please provide a name or link to the thread you are talking about.

For childbirth

WOLEXGINO:
Hello All,
Please, I am new here and need a guidance on my B1/B2 Visa.

in 2017, I got my Visa with my wife and truth been told, we didn't know she was 2 weeks gone. We wrote to the embassy to inform them about our intention to use the visa for childbirth and they replied we can as long as we can defend our purpose at the port of entry. Fortunately, No question was asked related to this matter and was able to enter the US and deliver the baby. To cut the long story, Upon our application for renewal (Dropbox), the visa was denied under 221g and we went for the interview with the proof of payment (Zero Balance Letter) but was denied.

We have reapplied for our B1/B2 visa in 2023 and hoping to visit the embassy for an interview in November.

Please, is there anything we need to do to defend or proof our innocence? Although, I stayed 1 week for the first time in the US and stayed 2 weeks for the second visit while my wife stayed 3 months at a stretch and both left at the same time for Nigeria?

Please, we need professional advise on what to do during the interview.

Ask on the other thread. You will get better answers from experienced people. Are you sure the hospital didn't give you a discount? If yes, then it could be the reason.

Ijaay83:




I reached out to the hospital again yesterday. They faxed my itemized bill to me again and said because I was paying cash.3k was just for the hospital. I paid 1.200 dollars to the doctor. I had a vaginal natural delivery. I didn’t use epidural. And when I told them I want to pay the adjustment on my bill,they said I do not owe . The lady I spoke to told me to call back today to see if I can get a letter stating that I am not owing. My cousin had her 3 children in the same hospital as me and she renewed her visa. At the time I had this issue was durning Trump’s time ,when they placed a ban on Nigerians .

Then get them to write a letter stating that you are not owing. Also that they did not collect any funds fir bills from the government on your behalf. I pray you find favour in your next application.

Did your cousin also pay 3k?

Ijaay83:



3k dollars was exactly how much the hospital charged. I got a zero balance. I know people that paid less than 3k and didn’t have this issues at the point of renewal.

Hmmmmmm. Ask those people if they later paid extra. I know for a fact that 3k is too small for someone that is not resident in the US. So ask your friends very well. Also reach out to the hospital and tell them your challenge. Your bill shouldn't be less than 5k.

Ijaay83:





I had my baby in Dallas 2017and I paid out of pocket. The hospital charged 3k dollars which I paid in full. I was given my zero balance. I did drop box and was asked to come for interview. The consular officer asked for my zero balance and I gave it to him . He looked @ it and then said the hospital gave me discount and handed the blue paper to me. I told him I didn’t ask for one,that the hospital charged me 3k and that was exactly how much I paid. Since then I haven’t been able to renew my visa. I need help please . Anyone in the same situation?

Find a way to pay the balance if you want to still visit the US. What you paid is not the right bill.

mommatriplets:
hello house, whats the most affordable flight to the US now..not exceeding 28hrs, layovers inclusive. ethiopian used to be a sure plug, but they have jacked up prices

None! Even Qatar that was cheap has gone up. This is high season so it is expected.

fkj950ax:
I need help with the steps for this.

I got an interview appointment.

How do I add other family members to that interview?

I was unable to “Add Dependent or Family Members” before getting appointment. Tried repeatedly with the three profiles and it kept failing.

Call the embassy. Although I know that previously you are meant to add them before getting an appointment. Call them today.

mfonox:
Good day house,

A friend filled and submitted her visa application over a year ago. Her interview date is in October. Please does she need to fill another form before her interview? I think I read that somewhere. Not sure.

If she does, how does she link her new application ID to the old one.

Thanks

Yes.

P0SITIVITY:
Good day all, I have a US visiting visa valid for a period of 5 years. Please any idea how I can maximize this opportunity is it possible I get a job there or something? Please I will appreciate your idea/contribution

I'm glad you said visiting visa. So use it to visit and go back to your home country. Except you want to get deported and banned.

chima1978:
Hello everyone. For those who have used drop box aka visa waiver, can you please post your timeline. That is from when you dropped it at DHL to when you picked your passport. Thank you,

No specific timeline. 10days - 2 months.

Molajim:
Pls can anyone verify this info… someone told me a one year old doesn’t need appointment, just like the 70 and above elderly. Pls is it true? I have a date for just me and I want to travel with my one year old baby

Does your baby have a visa? If no then you can't travel with her. You must book an appointment. Call the embassy to add her to your date.

TeeD:


quick question. MRV fee needed to book apointments is only valid for a year. Will your fee not have expired by then?

No. It will still be valid.

Ess:


Those that have bought will not agree to this. This is now an open secret and people are doing it, but my mind is'nt too comfortable with it actually.

Until they get you emergency appointment date with fake documents and you get rejected then your eye will clear.

How many of them have you seen come here to say the dates gotten worked out?

The family that wants to travel this year should have applied since last year. I applied in February for a family member and got may 2024. I'm OK with the date except new dates open up.

Make una try de stay away from wuru wuru.