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ibroh22:
Interviews are divine grace..but explaining some certain things might give way.
To me what i saw wrong is that..what is the purpose of visit..he could have expatiate more instead of my child and grandchild as the answer.e.g I am visiting my child(name). He/she just gave birth bla bla..explain the reason for the visit based on the circumstances or create a circumstance that is close to being true that you can sell to the VO. How much do you earn monthly, he could have said the amount and still mention what he does to earn that amount. e.g I currently work with so so company as a so so so and i earn so so monthly. I will be embarking on my annual leave for this trip. Do you have a another child. He could have answered more by stating what the child does if a student, mention the school name and course, the year he/she will be graduating etc. depends on the status of the child. Have you ever traveled with this passport. Yes mention country amd what you went to do in those countries. Tourism, mention the places you visit and your experience, conference, mention what the conference is all about, work trip, mention what you do etc.
While i am not an expert, VO needs more info that will help your case, more believable story not just one word answer. Make it conversational like talking to your friend or buddy. But be careful not to spill too much. Better luck next time

Joe202:
[I paid for passport delivery three weeks ago and even booked an appointment for pickup at the DHL office. However, when I arrived, they couldn't find any record of it in their system. I also couldn't track my passport, and DHL wasn't able to track it either.]




Hello House,

I know there is some level of uncertainty around the process these days but I would like to ask what the process is for retrieving back one's passport after Visa approval. I can see OIS page where one can put in details for this person it says "passport not ready for pick up", I also see the CEAC page for tracking. I just want to know if there is someplace we are to schedule an appointment now or soon after the status changes to issued or ready for pick up. The applicant chose DHL in VI as pick-up location when applying for the visa appointment. I would appreciate a list of next steps to be able to get the passport as soon as it is ready and to be sure we are not missing any important step.

Thanks & God bless.

Hemstone:
I am the son but I used my sister as the one paying. She didn’t go with any bank statement of account too.

Hemstone:
Thanks so much for this information.

She went to Lagos today and her visa was approved.

Questions asked (Note she is 62 years and coming to the US to visit her son)

1. Where are you going to - To visit my son at city, State.
2. Are you going for medical reasons (She uses a walking stick due to a previous accident) - She said no
3. Who is paying for the trip? - She answered based on the name on her DS160 which we already coached her on.
4. How long will you be staying - 3 weeks
5. How many children do you have - 4, only one in the US
6. Do you have grandchildren - Yes, four grandkids

Then the VO said - I will be approving your visa.

It’s her first time and she has never travelled abroad before.

Now, please how do I get her passport back because I want her travel latest November 20, 2024. She’s coming for my wedding and that is time sensitive. What is the best way to get the passport early? Thanks everyone 🙏

damkanlinsin:
On getting to the venue I told them at the waiting hall about it they said nothing like that. Before I was scanned I asked for the update again same thing. Your interviewer won’t allow do that because they just go ahead to interview you directly

damkanlinsin:
Printing it and taking it along won’t work just stick to the story in the first one jeje. I have been there and nothing like updating form number.

oliverjiad:
2015:#5.9m

2020:#13.8m

Above qoute is for full duty

mobbwc:
Hello House,

I will like to seek advice especially from anyone who has done/witnessed something similar.

My sister who studied Biochem has been doing business fulltime in the last 3-4 years wants to study Medical Office Mgt. Our concern is how to approach the key points in her visa application SOP drafting.

I will greatly appreciate any advice or suggestion on how best to position her visa SOP and salient points that may help with the difference in first degree and projected study.

Thank you.

AkeemTy:
Call IOM on phone to book an appointment, tell them it is urgent. If you don't do the medicals within 30 days, your study permit application will be rejected. So book your medical appointment within the timeframe and complete it.

Frankielilbaby:
Hi, q life bookings are only open on Monday by 8am, I think, anyways for IOM just send an email with the letter they will make space for him or better still he should just go there with the letter they will create a close date for him.

Teensmentor:
Hello,


I have similar experience as you.
MY spouse has been in the US on f1 visa before I applied for graduate school. My interview was this week and my visa has been issued.


You don't have to lie about anything. Just state it as it is.


I was asked "are you married "? I said yes. Then the next question was so what happens to family when you are away. I told the VO that my spouse is currently in the US on f1 visa and I have no kids yet.

If every other thing is good, then this shouldn't be an issue.


To answer your question about statement, there isa high probability that the VO wouldn't even look at your statement, however, printing the extra 2 months statement or requesting it wouldn't hurt. You want to make sure every t is crossed from your end and you have nothing to worry about.

Olaoke16:
It will change before the deadline given to you. Keep checking for nearer dates. You can also mail or call them if you don't see a nearer date in a week to the deadline. Best.

twoangel:
Fill a new DS 160. Then update your visa page with the new DS 160 and SEVIS number. You have no problem.

mobbwc:
Hello House,

I have a inquiry, I will state my story briefly:

I sought to apply for an f2 visa, I filled the DS-160, paid in the bank, opened an account on USTRAVELDOCS, and I am currently at the stage where I am supposed to book an appointment. I have not booked the appointment because I have not seen a favourable date.

The Twist

I have now gained admission and wish to apply for an f1 visa to attend my program. its logical I abandon the earlier f2 application but I am unsure the steps I need to take to begin/complete the F1 application. do i fill new ds-160, do I proceed with the same USTRAVELDOCS account (how? considering that an f2 application is live in the account), or I will be eligible to open another USTRAVELDOCS account?

I will appreciate your kind and step by step guidance on how I need to complete the application given my unique situation.

Thank you

philip2014:
If your program is fully-funded, go for f1 first if not go for f2 and apply for f1 when you get to us. Remember that f2 has longer waiting time and if you are denied f2 visa now you can't apply for EA for F1 until after 6 months.

icehot:
It will be a misrepresentation if you add your spouse before marriage. As it stands now, you are not legally married at this time, so if you add your spouse now, it won't work.

I believe you can add him/her after ITA and even AOR.