champsdre:
Hi guys, how can one change location of his interview ctr. Northern Ireland, Belfast was the original location
but when payment was about to be made for dS-160, it shows no appointment in Belfast bt London. What can be done please

Doesn’t matter. They will pull up your application from Belfast on their system. Just get your appointment booked in London. Also they don’t mind you completing another application using London- just take the confirmation and instruction page of this new ds-160 along with you for your interview.

It seems the gurus in the house have reduced their responses to only IW.
Response will be appreciated for those of us not covered in the 24 months window for renewal or fresh applicants.
Is there a new thread or group that could help to hastening securing appointment date please?
The current earliest date was 2024. Any help to secure date this year.... please!
Thank you

Hi Gurus,
My Mom US Visa expired back in April 24, 2020 with makes her eligible for Interview Waiver. I could not secure any appointment date before April 24 so I scheduled her appointment for April 26 in Abuja.
Does her application still qualify for IW since her scheduled appointment is after April 24 (that would make her visa expiration more than 2 years)? I have called customer service multiple times for clarification but could not get hold of anyone.
I'm seeing earlier date like April 5, 6 and 8 in Abuja but that's too close since her document is in Lagos. I would have preferred Lagos but there is no date in Lagos yet.
Secondly, can anyone who is not a relative submit the documents for her since she is old and would not be able to travel to Abuja for the submission?

akin3102:
Hi Gurus,
My Mom US Visa expired back in April 24, 2020 with makes her eligible for Interview Waiver. I could not secure any appointment date before April 24 so I scheduled her appointment for April 26 in Abuja.
Does her application still qualify for IW since her scheduled appointment is after April 24 (that would make her visa expiration more than 2 years)? I have called customer service multiple times for clarification but could not get hold of anyone.
I'm seeing earlier date like April 5, 6 and 8 in Abuja but that's too close since her document is in Lagos. I would have preferred Lagos but there is no date in Lagos yet.
Secondly, can anyone who is not a relative submit the documents for her since she is old and would not be able to travel to Abuja for the submission?

You have to change the date. She will not be eligible
For interview waiver by 26th, look for IW in Lagos.

I tried to look for appointment in Lagos but there was no date in Lagos yet for April as at yesterday, that's why I later chose Abuja.

starrez:


You have to change the date. She will not be eligible
For interview waiver by 26th, look for IW in Lagos.

Really appreciate everyone here.

I submitted my passport since 23rd March but status still reading Application received.
Never over stayed or any issue. I know the duration is 2 months but..... anyone with a similar case?

akin3102:
I tried to look for appointment in Lagos but there was no date in Lagos yet for April as at yesterday, that's why I later chose Abuja.

No need to panic..keep calling the embassy. Start from 9am. I believe I read somewhere that 3months after the 24months window is still ok. Hopefully someone will come and clarify us on it.

Zzzzlove:

Same question we’re all asking. Please those who have gone for interviews or already have appointments should help in answering

yes ooo

Keep calm…it’ll be updated soonest…

Dmj1881:
Really appreciate everyone here.

I submitted my passport since 23rd March but status still reading Application received.
Never over stayed or any issue. I know the duration is 2 months but..... anyone with a similar case?

April 26 will make her ineligible by 2 days. You can talk to the consulate if there’s a window to accommodate ‘tightly close’ dates like hers..:

akin3102:
Hi Gurus,
My Mom US Visa expired back in April 24, 2020 with makes her eligible for Interview Waiver. I could not secure any appointment date before April 24 so I scheduled her appointment for April 26 in Abuja.
Does her application still qualify for IW since her scheduled appointment is after April 24 (that would make her visa expiration more than 2 years)? I have called customer service multiple times for clarification but could not get hold of anyone.
I'm seeing earlier date like April 5, 6 and 8 in Abuja but that's too close since her document is in Lagos. I would have preferred Lagos but there is no date in Lagos yet.
Secondly, can anyone who is not a relative submit the documents for her since she is old and would not be able to travel to Abuja for the submission?

akin3102:
Hi Gurus,
My Mom US Visa expired back in April 24, 2020 with makes her eligible for Interview Waiver. I could not secure any appointment date before April 24 so I scheduled her appointment for April 26 in Abuja.
Does her application still qualify for IW since her scheduled appointment is after April 24 (that would make her visa expiration more than 2 years)? I have called customer service multiple times for clarification but could not get hold of anyone.
I'm seeing earlier date like April 5, 6 and 8 in Abuja but that's too close since her document is in Lagos. I would have preferred Lagos but there is no date in Lagos yet.
Secondly, can anyone who is not a relative submit the documents for her since she is old and would not be able to travel to Abuja for the submission?

Have you joined the Lagos telegram.group for IW, you will definitely get a date there .
If not , your mum may have to come to Abuja before April 24th, if she is unable to travel you can call through the contact us page of the ustraveldocs site . to find out if you or any of your siblings can drop it at the embassy on her behalf.

Really appreciate everyone here.

I submitted my passport since 23rd March but status still reading Application received.
Never over stayed or any issue. I know the duration is 2 months but..... anyone with a similar case?

The 3 months referred to is for those whose current visa would expire within the next 3 months.

For example, as at today April 5, 2022, anyone whose current visa will expire by July 5, 2022 can also apply for IW.

flourishing247:


No need to panic..keep calling the embassy. Start from 9am. I believe I read somewhere that 3months after the 24months window is still ok. Hopefully someone will come and clarify us on it.

champsdre:
Hi guys, how can one change location of his interview ctr. Northern Ireland, Belfast was the original location
but when payment was about to be made for dS-160, it shows no appointment in Belfast bt London. What can be done please

Hi! Is US embassy in London opened for tourist visas? Thanks.

So I got my parcel delivered today. My passport and all the documents sent to the embassy returned intact. However, there was a white paper inserted that I was refused under 221 (g) and that I should login to my profile and select a date for an in-person interview on the calender. This isnt a problem and I think they returned it back because I wrote on the cover letter that I would be visiting the UK soon before the visa expires later this month. I even included a copy of the round trip ticket as evidence of a pending trip. I'm only wondering if they checked those documents at all as everything was returned intact including the cover letter.

esdajo:
Update!

I got an email and a text from UPS that a parcel containing my passport is already on its way. Status remains "refused" on the NIV website when I tracked again this afternoon. For those who were outrightly refused without any advise for a follow up interview, was it "refused" or "denied" on the NIV website? Any input would be appreciated.

Unfortunately, there is no way to hasten finding appointment dates. You just have to keep checking and you just may come across a date that someone just cancelled.

Checking is what is done on groups too.

Needless to say, those dates sometimes disappear before you blink because they are in high demand.

Don't lose hope.

P.s. not a guru

Teminio:
It seems the gurus in the house have reduced their responses to only IW.
Response will be appreciated for those of us not covered in the 24 months window for renewal or fresh applicants.
Is there a new thread or group that could help to hastening securing appointment date please?
The current earliest date was 2024. Any help to secure date this year.... please!
Thank you

Dampops:
Start with paying the visa fee…filling the DS 160 visa application form( https://ceac.state.gov/ceac/)…

before thinking of booking interview appointment…(https://cgifederal.secure.force.com/)

Hi! Is this link applicable to only residents in Nigeria or Central irrespective of your location? Want to apply from London. Thanks

It is. Wait time for appointments is approximately 105 days.

All the best!

Icesnow:
Hi! Is US embassy in London opened for tourist visas? Thanks.

Central

Icesnow:
Hi! Is this link applicable to only residents in Nigeria or Central irrespective of your location? Want to apply from London. Thanks

I am experiencing same issue

Also submitted 23rd March.

Dmj1881:
Really appreciate everyone here.

I submitted my passport since 23rd March but status still reading Application received.
Never over stayed or any issue. I know the duration is 2 months but..... anyone with a similar case?

HajiaRai:
It is. Wait time for appointments is approximately 105 days.

All the best!

Noted. Thanks

So I got my parcel delivered today. My passport and all the documents sent to the embassy returned intact. However, there was a white paper inserted that I was refused under 221 (g) and that I should login to my profile and select a date for an in-person interview on the calender. This isnt a problem and I think they returned it back because I wrote on the cover letter that I would be visiting the UK soon before the visa expires later this month. I even included a copy of the round trip ticket as evidence of a pending trip. I'm only wondering if they checked those documents at all as everything was returned intact including the cover letter.

Dampops:
Central

Thanks

Hi all! I'm trying to go through the DS form. There is a place asking where I'm staying. Can I put the address and contact of the hotel I intend to stay? Also which states and places are tourist attractions? Thanks

Hello Everyone,

I know I once came out here to seek advice regarding the IW appointment schedule, and I also came here when I was literally down and out, seeking for an IW date.

I feel it is only right that I also come back here to inform y'all that I secured an IW date THIS MORNING for LAGOS, with the HELP of the LAGOS IW TELEGRAM GROUP. Omo!!! The ADMIN and members (the diligent ones, I mean, LOL!) in that group are SUPERB!!!

If you need an IW date and you are WILING TO PUT IN THE WORK, I recommend you join the group. PLEASE, the Telegram group is not for lazy people o!! You must be READY to work...

Thanks to everyone here who encouraged me when I ran to Nairaland, You guys are AWESOME. May God BLESS and CONTINUALLY open doors for You, Amen!!!

Cheers!!!

Thank you so much for your response.

You are a guru....lol!

HajiaRai:
Unfortunately, there is no way to hasten finding appointment dates. You just have to keep checking and you just may come across a date that someone just cancelled.

Checking is what is done on groups too.

Needless to say, those dates sometimes disappear before you blink because they are in high demand.

Don't lose hope.

P.s. not a guru

Icesnow:
Hi all! I'm trying to go through the DS form. There is a place asking where I'm staying. Can I put the address and contact of the hotel I intend to stay? Also which states and places are tourist attractions? Thanks

You can use Google to search for the later. About the address, you can put the hotel address

esdajo:
So I got my parcel delivered today. My passport and all the documents sent to the embassy returned intact. However, there was a white paper inserted that I was refused under 221 (g) and that I should login to my profile and select a date for an in-person interview on the calender. This isnt a problem and I think they returned it back because I wrote on the cover letter that I would be visiting the UK soon before the visa expires later this month. I even included a copy of the round trip ticket as evidence of a pending trip. I'm only wondering if they checked those documents at all as everything was returned intact including the cover letter.

@ BOLded, just a lil curious why you included it...care to tell?

So my dashboard is showing me
"Document delivery information "

And my tracking still shows
"Application recieved"
Case last opened is 5th April.

Does it mean it's with DHL?

Or is it just an error?

Good afternoon Gurus, I really appreciate all the work you put in to the group.

Please guys, I need a final run through of the required documents I need to go to the Embassy with for my B1/B2 Visa Interview in 3 day time... don't want to leave anything to chance with these agents.

I just printed both my DS 160 Confirmation, Appointment Confirmation, printed my 6 months Account Statement (80 Pages ).

10 months of wait is almost over and I hope for a favorable response.

More suggestions would be appreciated!

Thanks all

UmmZayd:


You can use Google to search for the later. About the address, you can put the hotel address

Okay. Thanks

Why did you complicate your application? We always advise you to keep it simple. They have seen your UK visa on your passport and that is all that is required. They are not interested in your bank account or ticket.

Book appointment and pray for God's favour. Explain that you are travelling to UK

esdajo:
So I got my parcel delivered today. My passport and all the documents sent to the embassy returned intact. However, there was a white paper inserted that I was refused under 221 (g) and that I should login to my profile and select a date for an in-person interview on the calender. This isnt a problem and I think they returned it back because I wrote on the cover letter that I would be visiting the UK soon before the visa expires later this month. I even included a copy of the round trip ticket as evidence of a pending trip. I'm only wondering if they checked those documents at all as everything was returned intact including the cover letter.