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Good day everyone,

Please how do I check for appointment in Abuja, I have an appointment scheduled for Lagos already but want to know whether I will see an earlier date in Abuja.

Thank you.

Appointments are opened for B1/B2 visas. Appointments are filling up for September as at when I checked this morning, and its also filling fast like someone said.

And B1/B2 interviews have surely started cos I know someone who has upcoming interview on Wednesday, January 6 and dates have been filled in times past for earlier months of the year.

So I will say pay your visa fee and apply.

slumbee:
Hello,
This is the error message I get when trying to book a date even when I try at midnight.
Any suggestions
Thank you

Possibly you have logged in multiple times. So they may temporarily block you from using the site for few days if you persist with the log-in

Please how do I know there are new appointment dates if I already have a date scheduled but wish to get a nearer date?

Thank you.

adeptonlin:
Is it possible to book a date for appointment now in Lagos?
I saw a screenshot of someone booked for March 2021 of B1/B2 appointment in Lagos.
I don't know if it's genuine or not.

Its genuine even though I don't think there are appointments available currently.

tmeeto:
Please what does this mean. I was trying to book an interview date.

It means there are no appointment dates at the moment you checked.

What I know is they said they will extend till December 31 but not sure if the one paid 2019 is inclusive

NIFES:
Hello all.
Please I just want to know if there is anybody in the same situation as I am. My visa fee paid May 2019 but couldn't get an available date and for some other reasons had the interview booked for 30th March 2020. Alas, Covid happened and all non immigrant visa applications/appointments were cancelled.
Now my paid visa fee has exceeded 1 year meaning it has expired. Will I have to pay again to book another appointment as this was not my fault that the fee expired?
@justwise @omobendel and other experts should kindly enlighten me on what to expect.
Note: I have sent a couple of mails through to them just before the 1 year mark and after the fee expired but was getting the generic response that I would have to pay another fee. This is really annoying.

ebyne:
Pls you can schedule your Lagos appointment today. February date is available. About 45 slots.
Am dropping it as it is hot.

I dont even know whether to cry. When I saw this message, I checked and saw March 5. Then I was trying to see how I can get everything ready. Then it turned to March 12, then 19, then 26, then April 14. Now May 14!!! Its so far for what I want to do. So confuse right now!

Eseoghenekoko:
I just got a date now in Abuja for April, Good luck to y'll searching

Earliest available for lagos is June. I just checked now.

I just don't get this kind of appointments that will be available for one day or two and then it's gone....can't find any appointment currently

ebyne:
Not really. Was hoping to see an earlier date but the next date is now May 24 on the portal. I suggest you check everyday. You will stumble on a date but may exceed your expectations though

Thank you

ebyne:
Now I see that the earliest appointment is for n April 2021 in November, wow! From experience, does anybody know whether one can still get a date in January or February?

Did you make this appointment? Cos I see appointments are no longer available.

GracedG:
Visa Approved
November 6th, 7am
Lagos Embassy

Window 7, there were some rejections from that axis, I silently prayed that I dont get to be interviewed in that window, ooops there I was interviewed

I give glory to God for bringing this to pass. My sincere gratitude to all Nairalanders for your selfless efforts as regards questions and answers. I am indeed a silent follower that have been blessed richly

Special regards to @Sbrainy and @Solastar2, for the mock interview drills

God bless you all and bring your desires to fruition.

Here goes my transcript..

Vo: Where are you going to?

Vo: I am going to the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville for a Masters in Sociology with a concentration ....Vo cuts in

Vo: why this course,

Me: before I said a word Vo cuts in, I don't want speech...

So I tried saying another, before saying a word again he cuts in .. My concentration will be on Criminology..he cuts in

Vo: Criminology so why...I don't want speech

Me: (in my mind) I was almost thrown off, like what does this man exactly wants, he cuts in, even when I havent uttered a word.I still kept confidence

Vo: speak to me like a friend

Me: I tried saying something again, he cuts in , all the cuts he has most concentration looking at the computer.

Vo: I see you have done some work in Prisons..

Me : Yes, I have implemented intervention programmes in two prisons at two local government in Jigawa state, and implemented an intervention and rehabilitation program in Kirikiri Prison.

Vo: nodded with satisfaction, I see you have a full Assistantanship

Me: Yes

Vo : Have you travelled out of Nigeria before

Me: No

Vo: Any kids

Me: No

Vo: you see, I didn't want any speech, your Passion actually spoke for you.

I intend approving your visa, pay your reciprocity fee at window 22..enjoy your stay at Arkansas.

Me : thank you

Passion: he meant Rehabilitation and intervention programmes I implemented for inmates in correctional/Prison facilities in Nigeria for years now. I really didn't see this coming, and paving way for my Visa approval. Passion speaks too.

In all Pray, Trust God and Prepare.
It will surely Come to Pass

All the best, thanks and God Bless

Wow, congrats

I have also done some passion projects.

Wondering if this was written as part of your job description.

Regards,

AltCtrlDel:
No. Not the sole decision of the visa officers. It's the policy/change in policy handed down Department of States from the Oval Office

Apt!

Blackfinegirl:
Nothing I guess. The visa officers are already against it.

Well, visa officers follow the law. Its not theirs to decide.

Ameera2018:
Hello Guru's in the house,

What will Joe Biden winning the US presidential election mean for Birth Tourism ?

We hope it will be good

Please I have questions about the social media presence question on the application form.

Are there limited numbers one should put up? Which of the social media applications are best to use?

I have nothing to hide on all my social media applications. On Facebook, I belong to a lot of groups that discuss exams and process of getting US license in the health profession I belong to. Will this be an issue? Or what do they look out for on these social media applications?

Thanks for your time.

maximilano:
Dates are now available for B1B2 in Lagos. Earliest date is January

It must have filled up so quickly.

Someone just told me first date is March 19 2021

Appointments are being opened up for F1 (student) visas, and interview also commenced last week. Anyone has an idea when we should expect appointments to open up for visit visas?

Regards,

hayzed89:
Hello good morning, has appointment start for US Visa application for business or Tourist category.

B1...... Is what category'l
B2...... B2 is what category


Thanks

Generally, a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to enter the United States must first obtain a visa, either a nonimmigrant visa for a temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent residence. Visitor visas are nonimmigrant visas for persons who want to enter the United States temporarily for business (visa category B-1), for tourism (visa category B-2), or for a combination of both purposes (B-1/B-2).

Here are some examples of activities permitted with a visitor visa:

Business (B-1)

Consult with business associates
Attend a scientific, educational, professional, or business convention or conference
Settle an estate
Negotiate a contract

Learn more about Business Travel to the United States  (PDF - 362 KB)  on a visitor visa.

Tourism (B-2)

TourismVacation (holiday)
Visit with friends or relatives
Medical treatment
Participation in social events hosted by fraternal, social, or service organizations
Participation by amateurs in musical, sports, or similar events or contests, if not being paid for participating
Enrollment in a short recreational course of study, not for credit toward a degree (for example, a two-day cooking class while on vacation)

mekanaky:
F-1 visa

Thanks for the response

mekanaky:
Please any information on how I can book emergency visa interview in Abuja. My course starts January and the earliest slot provided today was March 1st.

Please is this strictly for F1 visa? Or general visa appointments?

flyingpig:
Or he could go as a masters student and write his licensing exams simultaneously? Hopefully convert his visa status to work visa before the 2years student visa elapses if he passes his licensing exams.

Thank you

GboyegaD:
You could apply for tourism visa and plan your vacation around the exam. I'm not sure they will give a visa just to come write the exam.

Thank you

GboyegaD:
The most important thing is to start early. NABP is slow and irritating.

Hello @GboyegaD. I wanted to ask how plausible is it to apply for a B1/B2 visa to write such exams. I ask cos I have a licensing exam in one of the health professions to write in the US next year, but just wondering if the VO will not see it as having an "immigrant intent" even though I can't work with the license (when I get it) until I get a work visa.

Have you or anyone you know applied based on this purpose before?

Please let me know.

Regards,

missuzoma:
Some people that booked dates in November are holding tight and praying that those dates will be allowed to stand. Confusing times! I recall the consulate saying in that video way back that the earliest dates will be in November.

Please can you share the video? Thanks

Thanks

Please can you share the link to the facebook live you talked about? Thanks

Slamtos26:
I booked at the 5th of this month, regular applicant are the first timer.
I don't have much info about payment of visa fee but I'd advise to call the embassy for clarification.

Thanks for the info.

Please when did you book the appointment? and what do you mean by regular applicants?

Is it advisable to pay for visa fees now?

Slamtos26:
In my purview, the embassy will be opened for interviews only on the 26th and 27th of November this year. All appointments scheduling are done as at the first week of September. And I think they re only attending to regular applicants.

beautyuche:
Oh my best thread on Naira land. Indeed I miss this thread

Right?

It is well

Damian457:
From US Embassy consular Interview on a Facebook live. Follow US consulate Lagos on facebook. You will find it there

Please kindly paste the link. I searched but couldn't find it. Thanks a lot.

Damian457:
November tentatively

Thank you very much.

Please does anyone have info on when the US embassy/consulate will open for interviews.

Thank you.