₦airaland Forum

Chacha22:
So I tried to find out if one needs a transit visa for a layover at Heathrow. It seems that with a valid US visa you dont need that.

please I need confirmation on this.

femorocafella:
[I asked for advice bro and not for you to be mocking me.i arrivedat that 6k after doing some calculation and putting some things into consideration .pls kondly advise .plsquote author=AZUH post=72489620]6k lol

jj17cv:
Vo how much do you earn
ME 2,250,000 monthly .....which kind work bi this NNPC or Oil company

chibertha:
Use Google

allhavesinned:
crossed


1. Those that gave birth in US

2. Those that overstayed their visa 

3. Those that travelled to another country from US 

4. Those that are owning US Government even if its USD1

5. Those that did not use their visa 

6. Those with intention of migrating to Canada

7. Moreover the US want to reduce number of Visas issued to Nigerians ( own opinion )

9. Those the gave visa by mistake

Note: Those that gave birth in US please go with all your receipts, a copy of the letter of intent and reply you received from US. 

Congrats to all Applicant

Fyorgyn:
I passed through the dreaded Chicago POE and had a very interesting encounter.

allhavesinned:
The Embassy requested for such forr verification. Send as you filled in your form. Chance is 50/50

Chanbaby:
Pls who has the slightest idea why they are calling people for follow up interview when they do dropbox. someone also said if u renew a month before or after your current visa expires you wouldn't be called for interview. Is this info valid?

PinkSunset:
Good morning....
I asked this question here weeks ago and never got a reply. However, i decided to just apply for my 5 months old baby through the normal process of filling out a form and taking her for an interview. The interview was yesterday. I only took the printed DS-160 confirmation page, appointment confirmation page, her international passport, two of her passport pictures, her birth certificate, a consent letter from her dad, and my international passport.

Our interview was for 9:45am, but we were done with the interview and got home even before 9:30am...the Embassy was scanty (very surprising).

At the 'Take-in' (abi sign-in) window, the Lady behind the window asked me for my baby's passport, i handed it to her. She asked for the DS-160 confirmation page and Appointment confirmation page, i gave her. Then she asked me if i had a valid visa, i replied "Yes". She said i should give it to her. She gave my passport back to me and gave me back the confirmation pages and asked me to put them away because they wouldn't be needing them anymore. Then she gave me my baby's passport and said that was all i needed and then directed me to a guy who in turn directed me to a window to wait our turn for the interview.

We got to the Black American lady that was to interview us...

V.O : Good morning.
ME : Good morning.
V.O : Passport please...
I passed my baby's passport to her. Then she proceeded to type on her computer. She typed and typed and typed and typed. I just stood there....for close to 5 minutes she was still on the computer, then she looked up at me.
V.O : Please hold on a little while.
ME : Not a problem.
She resumed typing and checking the computer for about 2 minutes, then she finally asked,
V.O : So when do you guys plan to travel next?
ME : Sorry?
V.O : When do you plan to travel next?
ME : We plan to travel on the 1st of April and spend 3 weeks.
V.O: Ok. (Resumes typing)
I chipped in....
ME : We are also making plans to see if we can travel this Christmas though. But we are not sure about that yet.
V.O : Ok.
Types again....
V.O : Where would you be going to?
ME : Los Angeles.
V.O : Do you have a friend in Los Angeles?
ME : No, but my sister lives there.
V.O : So you would be staying with her?
ME : Yes, that's where we stayed when we visited last year.
V.O : And you would be staying for how long? 3 weeks?
ME : Yes, three weeks.
V.O : And if you travel this christmas, how long will you stay?
ME : 2 weeks, so that the kids can go back to school.
V.O : Do you have her birth certificate?
ME : Yes. (I pass it to her).
She resumes typing again then keeps my baby's passport on one side.
V.O : Your application was approved. (She hands me the white paper) You would be contacted when her visa is ready so you go pick it up at the circled address.
ME : Thank you very much.

While i was there, i didn't see anyone else get a white paper ooo......only blue paper everywhere. The Embassy was scanty, making me wonder how come there are no recent appointment dates. Who booked them all then?

Anyway, i decided to share my transcript and the process of applying for a baby incase anyone here is as confused as i was.

LadyGuinivere:
PM me

allhavesinned:
Yes I did dropbox but was called for interview but it ended on a goodwill, visa Issued but the VO asked more and more question(s) and 98% of the question directed to my wife cos she gave birth in States. That day was something else after 30 minutes of questions, we were issued with a US Visa and 96% of the people that came for Interview went home feeling bad while 4% including me went home happy. Meanwhile 70% are dropbox applicant and 30% first time applicant. 10% dropbox applicant approved and 60% denied. While 30% first time applicant, none was issued with a visa. US visit is something else now and not like before. You havw to merit it before the issue you with a visa.

NOTE: If you gave birth in the states and invited for interview after dropbox, please go with every receipt you received from the hospital, even your accomodation resevations, copy of that letter of intent, hospital bills, and every receipt. Red flag if you either use any insurance, medicare and mediaid or if you did not pay your bills.

Again be honest, I said again honesty. Boldness and explain every question even if it takes more time, just explain.

megastu:
He should just be confident that is all.

Is he single? does he have any ties to Nigeria. Bankers and New York are a Red Flag these days.

Gone are the days when being a banker was prestigious. These days, they know that banking is one of the least secured profession in Nigeria and that is the reason why a lot of bankers are relocating despite having a job as a banker.

Niksie:
221G follow up interview done last week (Lagos embassy) (after dropbox attempt)

Note: previous visa was approved for vacation purpose shortly before I found out about pregnancy (so close that the discovery was a coincidence with the interview week (after interview)…) but never got to use it for vacation before birthing so I decided to do the notification of intent letter then and got the usual response from them.

Purpose of renewal is for vacation at this time.

LONG POST ALERT!!

VO: Hello, good morning with a smile.
US: fine thanks and u?
VO: where are you travelling to?
US: …
VO: WHERE WOULD YOU BE STAYING?
US: at a hotel though I have a sister over there (he then asked: would you be staying with your sister then? NO)
VO: WHY ARE YOU GOING ON THIS TRIP?
US: VACATION BASICALLY
VO: HAVE YOU BOTH TRAVELLED BEFORE AND WHERE?
US: I HAVE TRAVELLED ALONE TO … WHERE I ALSO STUDIED BEFORE BUT HUBBY AND I HAVE BEEN TO … AND USA.
VO: was it MSC and what did you study there?
VO: what do you do for work and where do you work?
BOTH ANSWERED
HE SAW THAT WE HAD BOTH WORKED IN SAME PLACE BEFORE HUBBY CHANGED TO ANOTHER JOB THEN WE SAID YES AND ALL LAUGHED OVER IT.
AT this point, I was wondering if no question would come up about previous birth in the US then… (I also declared childbirth at POE at the time).
VO: OKAY SO MADAM I NOTICED YOU STAYED LONGER THAN YOUR HUSBAND ON THE LAST TRIP.
ME: YES BECAUSE WE HAD A BABY!
VO: OH YOU HAD A BABY! HOW MUCH DID YOU PAY?
ME: about USD …. , WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE THE BREAKDOWN OF EXPENSES?
VO: YES PLEASE WITH A SMILE
VO (WHILE I WAS RETRIEVING DOCS): WHEN DID YOU HAVE THE BABY?
ME: DECEMBER 2016 and handed over the docs. ( I made sure to include the notification of intent I had sent before my trip with their response).
VO: OKAY… THEN LOOKED THROUGH THE DOCUMENTS AND SAID… (AS HE WAS FLIPPING THROUGH, I WAS TELLING HIM WHAT EACH DOCUMENT IS ABOUT AND HE WAS NODDING.)

OKAY MADAM, THE SELF PAY PACKAGE GIVEN BY THESE HOSPITALS ARE NOT WHAT THEY CLAIM COS THEY GET TO MAKE UP FOR THE ADJUSTED PAYMENT SOMEHOW (referring to govt and taxes here).
He said who gives such a huge amount as discount? He said he knows this may not be our fault as it’s what we were told.
ME: Exactly as this is the information that was provided for uninsured patients at the hospital.
VO: how much do you think people who have insurance pay in the US?
VO: and how do people who live in US without insurance pay?
ME: smiled and looked surprised.

At this point, he had briefly gone through all the package agreement letter and bills I presented and I was wondering so what next? I was skeptical to show him the itemized bill at first because of what I have read here about the itemized bill misleading Vos.
I then asked him if he would like to see an itemized bill, he was willing and said yes please. He looked through it and still confirmed the huge adjusted amount which he was already expressing his dissatisfaction about but zero balance ended it lol.

He emphasized that he knows it may not be our fault but we should be well informed now in case of next time then said DON’T WORRY, I’LL BE APPROVING YOUR VISAS. (with a smile).

US: WOW THANK YOU SO MUCH.

VO: gave us the white paper….and asked if we would be using this visa for birth anytime?
Me: I said not yet but we may decide to when the need arises so long as we can afford the bills.
I then decided to ask him if we need to get another visa for birthing when that time comes or if we could use same.
VO: if you do notify us the way you did before, we may ask you to come in to show ability to pay your medical bills (i.e full without adjustment)… or you may decide to proceed also at the discretion of the POE officials.

Some key points I realized:

It is definitely better to declare birthing intention to them at the point of visa application and POE as the case maybe.

Same time, there was another couple in same renewal after childbirth situation that was denied by another VO. One of the things I heard the VO say to them was: WHAT DID YOU TELL THEM YOU WERE GOING TO DO AT POE? HOW MUCH DID YOU PAY? (I heard them reply with the amount). THE VO sounded angry and kept drilling them too on the same discounted self pay package matter and ended up denying them the visa!

Also, these Vos definitely handle cases differently. Some are more patient and willing to understand than others. Despite the fact that the VO that attended to us had the same view about the self pay package, he did not deny us based on that.

Overall, you can only do your best and be as truthful and transparent as possible and it’s up to them how they take the final decision.

Wish you all the best!

Ameera2018:
If my answer is not too late for you, i renewed my visa via drop box after change of name and my visa was issued. I did not need to attach change of name documents, i only stated previous name and marriage details in my DS160 form.

asake85:
I just received an email that my 221g appointment has been rescheduled to an earlier date.

First it was late Jan-2019 date, then it was moved backward to a date in 1st week in Jan-2019.

I have just received another email that it has been rescheduled to a Nov-2018 date. A date which falls on a Saturday.

Question is does the embassy open on Saturday? Who has ever visited on a Saturday?

I am confused

jbikes:
Did mine this year may and i attached .my marriage certificate / court certificate ,affidavit that i used for the change of name from passport office ,newspaper publication before i submitted and they took it from me ..although we were called for follow up interview . quote author=ninab post=72263700]
Ok she is submitting her in November
Don’t forget to update the question is if she can drop the doc as Dhl didn’t accept

chloe00:
I’m about to do this , once I do I’ll update the house

Adesinm:
I did this year and was issued, I stated my previous name when asked which other name have used on the form [color=#006600][/color]

So no one has done a drop box after a name change due to marriage ?
Let me go and sleep since my question can’t be answered�

LadyGuinivere:
My dear. Don't be quick to jump on. Read my posts . I mean post in plural. I don't have any issue with asking questions. That's why I and Several others have been here for over.... Several years.

I have been saying it and I'm still saying it. Some questions need research and " what is your opinion? " and "what are my chances? " solve nothing.

There's a reason why the "silent readers" have a higher percentage of success. They read. Take notes. Weigh all their options and throw out chaff.

There are questions that are a bit different and special... And also There are some answers that evolve . Like the fellow that asked about visa reissuance without using it. Before, it wasn't an issue. Now it is. But guess what? A quick scan of like 10-20 pages would have answered the question and give the seeker more depth cos he would be seeing live transcripts and not answers from guessers and folks that have no visas. Then there are the common questions that are literally on every page.

Yes. I applaud everyone that has time to answer questions. But I ask u: Have you ever been lost and misled by "kind Samaritans " who directed you? Meanwhile you could have used Google Map.

So if you didn't get it. I'll break it down for you. I stand by my opinion, folks should always seek the best source of info.

ninab:
Please who has renewed visa after name change
Does one need to attach the change of name document while dropping off at Dhl
My friend was told Dhl only collects passport n the form

Shiebi:
Hello everyone,

Pls I urgently need help.
Having been denied visa in May, d VO advised that we pay up outstanding bills before we try again(P.S.: DH opened up abt still being on a payment plan frm d 1st missionary journey) The "situation has changed..." as required by the coloured sheet. Interview date is scheduled for nxt month. EDD is in less than a mnth after the interview (an attempt 2procure an expedited interview date, declined. That child birth is not a real emergency).
Really really worried. Pls who has faced a VO after a previous turn down based on bill balance on a payment plan with the collections office/debt collectors.

LadyGuinivere:
My people perish for lack of knowledge

Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

Folks have decided not to research and depend on asking questions from faceless folks that they do not know the source of their knowledge.

Even some of the "advice" lack logic and common sense. For anyone that has refused to read the US embassy website or the thread the VOs set up or do general research keep on taking the advice that changing your email is misrepresentation.....

Gloriagee:
Yeah but I normally prefer to stay close to the hospital.

ninab:
Hello house
Please has anyone ever renewed as a family or knows anyone personally who did and got called for follow up interview
Father mother and kids
Please share ur experience

Gloriagee:
Please is this hospital in a safe neighborhood and what's the name?

Ehimeomo:
My dear, don't bother with NY hosp o. Way too expensive, a word is enough!! The cheapest would tell u 10/12k BUT at the end of the day there are some hidden charges they won't tell u that would be running into extra thousands. Talking from experience, so much so that most pple using payment plans are from this NY. Don't want "had I known" for U. I strongly discourage everyone going to NY o even if that's where u have family. Bad Market state, medically!!! Mmtcheeeew!!!!! Yessssss, I'm ranting!!!! I know!!! How can one be charged well over $25k, with deductions ooo as a self-pay

ninab:
Please want to ask a quick question
A friend of mine is trying to renew her visa which hasn’t expired but cause she wud be using it soonest and doesn’t want it to expire while she is away
What I want to know is if it’s possible to renew a visa before expiration
Has anyone ever tried that before ?

femorocafella:
Hello house .I had my interview in abuja today and was denied.below is my transcript.
Vo where are you going in USA
Me I want to take my family to Disney land in Orlando Florida
How did you hear abt Disney.
Me I told her a collegue of mine went for a training in USA and visited the place after the training and showed us pictures when he came and we lovwe it and decided to make it our tourist destination
Vo.what do you do
Me I I told her and my functions
Vo: have you travelled out before .
Me I said yes .uae, Ghana and Benin republic
Vo .how much do you plan to spend for the trip.
Me , it old her 6000 dollars.
Vo : how long have you been married.
Me I told her 4 years and 3 months
Vo; what were you working before.
Me I told her
Vo: how long did you work there
Me I told her 3 yes and 4 months
Vo faces my wife: madam what do you do
My wife.civil servant level 12 and she stated her job functions
Vo : have you travelled as a family before.
Me and my wife: yes we travelled to Ghana in 2014 for our honeymoon.
vo do you have any relative in Orlando.
Me No.
Vo how old are your children.
Me and my wife : they will be three years old on the 31st of this month.
Vo: types for a long time and said sorry you do e not qualify at this time and handed the blue paper.
Pls house what could have been the problem or reason dir the denial.what so you advise I should do?