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seyewest:
Haaaa bro your own too much but let us not derail it.. How're you? Happy New year.

but I don't think thecongo2 derailed by answering, the question is about POE, if the husband stays back a little longer and the rest return, will the wife and kids have issues at POE when next they are visiating the US?


Thecongo2, how is the snow? My kids are willing to tell the CPB officer that we want to see snow

You were obviously misleading the public, that is, if at all anyone took you seriously, the mods did the best. If closing down the thread you created did not pass a signal to you, it has passed alot of signals for the readers not to take you seriously

timesup234:
So funny, killed me by begging mod for my thread to be closed and others clamoring for me to be ban. I am your worst nightmare. Nobody living in diaspora want none with me! I will take you all to the cleaners

No matter the 'sense" you are making, trying to educate Nigerians about lies abroad, this quoted post has spoilt the whole argument here. Nigerians leave in Nigeria and they know that you are lying , that nullifies the "truths" you re trying to hammer if any. Your target audience know these side of the argument better.

Make I waka abeg

timesup234:
Next to nothing. You guys blow things out of proportion. Since I was born I don't know anyone used for rituals, kidnapped etc. More than 98% of people I knew from high school almost 20 yrs ago are still alive and well. The crime rate in Nigeria is less than 0.1%. Rituals my foot! That's how they come with witches and wizards when in actual reality nobody has evidence of anyone confessing to being a witch since the existence of this country, all assumptions. People bought fuel for 500 at black market rate yesterday so they can comfortably buy for a 1000 naira. Nigerians are rich but naturally we just love to lament.

Help me ask him oh

elfmann:
Guard worker dey buy a million car too?

Rachie83:
What is bdc please

Bureau De Change

Wow, the thread is back to travel section, nice one

mamaron:
My interview transcript

Got a B1/B2 U.S. visa in early 2015. At the interview, my reason for travel was to visit my sibling......Was in the U.S. for a week early in 2017 attending a work conference and also visiting my sibling....[/b]Renewed visa via dropbox in Apr 2017 and was successful.

Got pregnant in Jul 2017 - after the dropbox renewal - decided to give birth in the U.S....filled another DS160...paid the visa fee...and scheduled an appointment to attend an interview to make my medical intention known[b]...wanted to get the fact that I will be using the visa for all the B1/B2 purposes into my records i.e. I will use it for medical, to visit my sibling and also for work conferences...original appointment was mid Jan 2018 but I applied for emergency appointment (thanks @Ll for answering my emergency appointment question) and was given a new earlier date...

VO lady: hello..passport please...why do you want to go to the U.S.
Me: to have my baby
VO was looking at her PC
[/b]Me: I actually have a valid visa already but I just want it to be on record that I'll be using the visa for medical[b], family visit and work related trips
VO: oh!.... hmm..I've never had this situation before...let me check the protocol for this.. what hospital are you using? Do you have correspondence with them? Do you have your bank statements? I gave her the email exchanges with hospital, my bank statements and pay slips..she went away for 5 mins and came back.
[/b]VO: you didn't need to come for another interview you could have sent an email to the correspondence team and it would have been noted on in your file
Me: really...i didn't see that information on any of your websites
VO: ..types....types...types...let me just cross check something.....I'll be back...she goes away for another 5-10 mins...my feet are hurting at this point..VO returns with a guy..
[b][/b]VO guy: hi....you're not required to come back to tell us you'd like to use the visa to have a baby[b] (in my mind..i'm like...really!!! ) But since you've paid another visa fee, we'll need to cancel your existing visa and reissue another one ...she'll review the documents...don't forget to take these docs with you to show at the border if asked. And hospital payment receipts too. VO guy goes away.
VO lady: takes time to review docs...types...types...asks some details about the bank statements....asked if I've paid hospital already (I haven't)...apologizes that system is slow...asks where my sibling lives...asks when i was last in the U.S. (told her...she says yes...i can see that here)... takes another 5/10 mins typing....typing..
Me: I also want it to be on record that I'll be using the visa to visit my sibling and for work conferences
VO: no problem...just getting all the information noted down...(after a few minutes) your visa has been approved..don't forget to have these docs at the border and the hospital receipts too.
Me: thank you...do you have any idea when the visa will be ready? (see me feeling fly...still asking question )
VO: no sorry...but at least it's been approved...Thanks for being so forth coming...appreciate it
Me: thanks...with a big smile

Longest interview ever...took like 30 minutes in all. I really hope I don't have to do interview at renewal and can just breeze through drop box. I just realised now...i was never asked why I wanted to birth in the U.S.

[/b] I'm now wondering if the letter of intent really is valid...so confusing..[b]..I think both CBPs and VOs really just use their discretion...perhaps there's no policy manual of what to do in each circumstance...i was thinking I'd be told to just go ahead and use existing visa like @Supernaturalone....but grateful all the same.

The race is not to the swift...nor battle to the strong...it is of GOD who shows mercy Ecclesiastes 9:11

abujaniv, LagosNIV, Twoods, Omobendel
Going by this transcript, the "letter of intent" seems to be valid , please say something on this, thank you

Sgttanner:
my visa type is F1 not B1/B2.... and what was the outcome of that your friend

F1, B1/B2 or what ever , all are visas, start preparing for another interview just the way you did the former one. A simple google search will tell you this fact.
All the best

Sgttanner:
i understand your point sir ... I am asking if my interview will be like the normal one I went for

Yea, like the normal interview, just prepare again. Sorry for what happened.
Secondly you can ask the VOs directly on their thread to be double sure, so as to start preparing fast .
Remember you need a police report for the passport, keep the police report safe for maybe interview and POE.
All the best

justwise:
What is the need for another visa interview?

Twoods is right , he MUST attend another interview as far as American visa is concerned. For other countries interview might not be necessary. I didn't read the link but is something I know, it has happened to someone very close to me. Unless they have changed their policy last week.

Savings of 1.5M , earning 79k. How long did it take you to save 1.5m? So you mean you will spend your whole savings for years on a 10day pleasure and then start all over again? The VOs don't need to check your bank statement, self evaluate your self and maybe assume the VOs believe your account balance story , hmmmm bros/sis, "the obvious is obviously obvious"

Yeanca:
Nooooooooo,I earn 79k which I wrote there and a 1.5m bank balance,how ll I convince the VO to check my statement.

bigtt76:
Ok thanks for the clarifications. Sounds scary ...how do the confirm my availability of funds? Would they want to see the cash or my bank statement? How would they start calling the banks from the POE to confirm?

If you are travelling for Pleasure or Business, you mustn't be a rich fellow with a fat bank account. Your ties does it all for the visa. Then at the POE, bank statement is not necessarily needed, all you need is a proof that you will not be a liability or you will not abuse your visa by working illegally to foot your bills, you should have reasonable cash to sustain you for that short duration and in most cases, when they doubt you, they move you to secondary and there you show your raw cash that can cover for the trip, or your master card etc, they sometimes take a step further on those cards either by insisting you log in to your bank account or which ever way you can, and show them. Its left for you to prove at that point or get your visa cancelled.
Have you not read stories of people depoted at US POE due to insufficient funds? It happens all the time.
Example: in your DS160 and interview, you claimed you don't know anyone, and you claimed staying for 14days , then you show up at POE with $150 only, it doesnt add up. There are a lot of scenarios

The thing is that, never let it reach that level, always have enough cash on you, hotel confirmed , connected flight ticket , return tickets etc.

bigtt76:
The information you submitted online as part of your application. Sounds strange though ....you sure say nor bi the gateman you meet wen interview you? They always request for your physical copies of documentation. No VO will give a decision without looking through first ...buh I don't know again o! May be you should appeal the decision

Nothing strange here, and no, the VOs rarely look at documents, they have said this severally on their thread. Have you been to the embassy of recent for a B1/B2 visa? They look at documents when it relates to medical or education. As for tourists, you further proof your funds and eligibility at POE if need be, and they depot and cancel the visa if not satisfied.
Basically, they analyse your home ties and decide to issue you or not based on the information you fill on your DS160 and also the interview.
And also, no, you can't appeal the decision of the American VO, you can only reapply.

US visa is 50% , the remaining 50% scrutiny is at the POE, unlike other countries that do background checks of documents and the visa process takes a very long time, and if okay , then less stress at POE.

TWoods:
They used to. I recall more than 15 years ago, you went with bank statements, letters of invitation etc. They stopped because we can't be trusted to do anything straight. We are the architects of our own misfortune. It's sad that most haven't learnt anything from this at all.

You are very right in this.
Not completely a misfortune because it turns out to be an "advantage" to some

LagosismyHome:
No to encourage bad gang but this not true....

if you fall inlove and marry then all sins are forgiven and adjustment of status is allowed despite if you are out of status forever self

I don unfollow . ..

Exactly!

TWoods:
One semester is too long... once the school reports, the visa is cancelled retroactive to the last day you attended full classes.

Most of the folks here are shortsighted. They don't realize there is a life after school and an F1 visa. Once you've been out of status for even 24 hours, you become ineligible to adjust status within the US and have to go back to your home country. There you'll have to deal with the US consulate again where your time out of status will count against you.

You talk to them and they tell you you're just trying to find trouble... bros... let them fall in the ditch themselves. I will no longer provide any serious advice. Every man to his own folly. I'll be here to laugh at them... by the way, pounded yam loading. You are powerfully invited.

@ the bolded, not true please
Google is your friend

KaptainAfrika:
To be honest, no one actually knows his chances (was spoofing with my response) but lets look at his profile

1. He is working, for how long?
2. He earns 450,000...that's good
3. Maritime training in the US...that will be a study visa, like F1...please check the student visa thread.
4. He is single.
5. His travel history, where has he travelled to? (not required though, "virgin" passport owners have gotten visas)
6. Who will be sponsoring the training?

I disagree @the bolded
Do you know how long the training will last it the nature ?
My colleagues have gone to America on a training that lasted for weeks, days etc in a B1B2 Visa, sponsored by my Office. Infact I have lost count of the number of beneficiaries, but well above hundred and at different periods. Purpose of visit clearly disclosed to the VOs and so far, nobody has ever been denied (both singles and married) All went and are back successfully, many more are prepadvise to go next.

Wetin carry F visa come here , let's try and advice based on what we know not what we assume please.

I will advise concho to read all parts of this thread very well and fill the form correctly pleaee
Only God knows your chances

suxes2005:
I only saw people bragging upandan �

A midst the "bragging" I saw a lot of valuable information that made me glue to the thread even more, quite informative and interactive , not forgetting the informative "stories" by the OP as well

Lexusgs430:
Thank you jare. What faces one, simply backs another.....

Exactly

ladylco:
Abi o, they are free to start their own thread on credit card and argue all they can, let atleast allow UKimigrant share his experience, despite the fact that he mentioned his credit card and he moved on yet ndi obodo oyinbo no go all us hear word. Please go and open another thread for credit card let hear word here biko dont come and go and spoil the flow here abeg

That credit card topic was quite informative please

lovelygurl:
Done

@Jesus4real, saw you shared the "Whatsapp or not?". It's already up

I sent you a PM please , concerning Whatsapp. Thanks

seyewest:
Noted and corrected.

oh nice
Welldone I have learnt so much from you. Keep doing the good work.

Happy birthday, many pleasant years ahead.
You are doing a fantastic job on American visit journey (both visa and POE) well done for sharing from your wealth of experience

seyewest:
Guys today is my Birthday..

Its called PORT of Entry
not
POINT of Entry

PORT because it could be Airport, seaport etc, any port that brings you to the country's gate.

The VO's always say that

asid:
Yep, "Point of Entry"

LagosNIV:
One other place you can go to watch video of US Consular Officers discussing common questions about Non-Immigrant visas is on our facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/pg/usembassynigeria/videos/?ref=page_internal

We have several videos up on that page, recorded from prior facebook live broadcasts. The most recent video is from our 11October facebook live.

Regards,

LagosNIV

Thank you.

LadyGuinivere and Justwise, Thank you for this new thread!

Sebastine1606:
Thank you sir/ma, I am even still a learner as Mr P of psquare said he is "an upcoming artist" NOBODY UGLY for NL, and na TEMPTATION Wey I don jump pass..

Everybody na learner for here, na only VO learn finish oh...lol
Thumbs up to "senior learners" like LadyG, Worry, Nerf, Twoods etc

Sebastine1606:
Jumping into conclusions like a "diver".... Jumper
Mtcheeeeeeeeew

Please ignore him, you have been so helpful on this forum. He might just feel you are " outshining" him cos you sabi the visa thing wella and you respond promptly. Keep up the good work. No one has monopoly of knowledge, because he has been here since does not mean someone else can't be here or because he knows does not mean someone else doesn't know (abeg award dey )
guided indeed

When I saw it, I thought it was one of LadyG's questions on part one, but when I clicked on it , I was redirected to VO's thread and then I understood. Even LadyG accepted she didnt grasp it immediately.
#mrharrass

Silently reading

Hadone:
So sad!! But Tsafe command is not the State Command as news headline explained. The State Command is located in Gusau the state capital of Zamfara State

You are right oh. The source did tbe mixup

giftq:
Why complain.
These are the fruits of python dance: the normalization of death squads

Who dey complain?
Reporting a wrong act is not a complaint.
Condemn the wrong act instead

Unidentified gunmen on Thursday invaded the Tsafe Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, in Zamfara, killing an official, a witness told the News Agency of Nigeria.

The source said the hoodlums numbering over 20 stormed the premises of the command on motorcycles at about 10 a.m. and opened fire on the FRSC personnel.

“There was confusion as sounds of sporadic gunshots rented the air, while the road safety officials around scampered for safety in different directions.

“However, one of the officials was unlucky as he was shot and killed by the attackers,” he said.

According to him, one of the gunmen was killed by soldiers who quickly mobilised to the scene, while the rest escaped into the bush abandoning their motorcycles.

The FRSC Public Education Officer and Spokesman, Bisi Kazeem, confirmed the incident.

“It is true that our command in Tsafe, Zamfara, was attacked this morning.

“A Deputy Route Commander of the FRSC was killed by the hoodlums while other staff escaped with one still missing,” Mr. Kazeem told NAN.

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/243839-gunmen-invade-frsc-state-command-kill-official-another-missing.html

Sebastine1606:
JW, nobody is claiming to be a saint, but "documented lie "will not help future application... That's all we are clamoring on

exactly