SimiMaya:
Thank you so much. Got it for a two week vacation in December but I’m due in January/early February. I am a first time traveller and haven’t used the visa at all.

It’ll be okay like I earlier said just have a cogent reason in case you’re asked at the point of entry, also have a doctor and hospital and enough funds to cover.

Pesuzok:


Which location? Dates have opened up for Abuja and Lagos.

Aug 2024 and sept 2024 respectively

Thanks for the reply , US can eat their visa . My company got an alternative through Australia

KolaSteven:


Thank you for this. I have confirmed myself. I think I qualify for "Urgent business travel". ML Research is my career and the chance to present and speak at the most prestigious conference in my field will be a big boost to my growth.

okay then, all the best

Ibijosh:
Can someone please add me to Abuja Whatsapp group seeking Abuja date??

07034549509

For interview waiver or regular?

Ibijosh:
Can someone please add me to Abuja Whatsapp group seeking Abuja date??

07034549509

Hi have you been added to a group yet? I'm interested as well

KolaSteven:
Hello folks,

I want to travel on to the US for a week from November 27th to attend the most prestigious academic conference in my field (Artificial Intelligence) and its location changes every year. And I want to know if it's still quite feasible to apply for the needed B-1 visa or if I should save my strength and scrap the plans.

My workshops papers are still under review but if accepted (will.know by Oct. 20), I'll be presenting two research papers at 2 workshops at the conference. I am also invited as a keynote speaker for one of the workshops at the conference. Can I request an expedited appointment slot on this basis?

My profile:
- I am a final-year undergrad in Nigeria
- Previous travels: Italy, Germany, Tunisia - all of them earlier this year, and in the process of getting another Schengen visa to speak at a tech conference in Lithuania in early November.
- Fundings: I'll be funding myself. Might still get a scholarship or something but I won't know until close to the date.

Considering the close timeline, do I still have a a realistic chance of getting an appointment slot/visa in time to go to the US? Looking forward to your responses. Thank you!

Hello Kola, I’m very familiar with this conference you’ll be attending as I have been accepted as well to present a paper at a workshop and also deliver a speech. I’m looking forward to attending the conference too and I sincerely hope this visa wait time would not be a hinderance.

Do you mind us connecting so we can figure this out together? I’d prefer to work through the processes with someone else than doing it alone.

naxee9294:
hello can we talk on private?

How do we go private? You can send me a message if that’s possible. I’m new here and not sure how to navigate the page. Thank you

naxee9294:
hello can we talk on private?

Hello, I just sent you a nairaland mail

Please who has abuja IW group link?

I say let me ask...

Why do most brothers or sisters who have lived in USA for over 20 to 30 years don't think of bringing their siblings in Nigeria over to join them in USA?

What could be the cause?

Is it that it is not possible or what because I am not understanding atall.

Monaboo:
I say let me ask...

Why do most brothers or sisters who have lived in USA for over 20 to 30 years don't think of bringing their siblings in Nigeria over to join them in USA?

What could be the cause?

Is it that it is not possible or what because I am not understanding atall.

It’s faster to bring parents in than siblings, you can file for your sibling but it’ll take many years for it to come through.

Debbieeeeeee:

It’s faster to bring parents in than siblings, you can file for your sibling but it’ll take many years for it to come through.

Hmmm...Okay. Guess that explains it.

Can someone please add me to Abuja Whatsapp group seeking Abuja date??

08088322170

TopZionQueen:


Hello Kola, I’m very familiar with this conference you’ll be attending as I have been accepted as well to present a paper at a workshop and also deliver a speech. I’m looking forward to attending the conference too and I sincerely hope this visa wait time would not be a hinderance.

Do you mind us connecting so we can figure this out together? I’d prefer to work through the processes with someone else than doing it alone.

Here’s my WhatsApp number: 07013370191 and you can send a message, stating the name of the conference and where it would be taking place, so I can confirm it’s you.

Wow! This is really warm! I wasn't so sure that I might find another Nigeria-based Nigerian that's scheduled to attend.

I'll save your number rightaway but due to pressing deadlines, I have my WhatsApp uninstalled right now. I'll drop you a message whenever I log back in, but in the meantime, should we talk via email? kolawolesteven99ATgmailDOTcom is my email address.

good morning yall pls is there anyone that can help us in this situation
i got friend who was denied visa twice in lagos
first one july and the second september all this year
b1/b2
the first one we clearly knew why coz she was not the one that filled the ds160 an agent did and he already submitted for her to know what he filled
second one we did
shes a first time traveller and on a virgin passport
this her transcript below
where you goin NEW YORK
u have any relative in the u.s YES MY UNCLE
where does he work SHE TOLD
are you married NO
shes just 21 and in both forms her uncle was mentioned at point of contact
now the question is IF SHE WANNA APPLY AGAIN CANT SHE JUST FILL ANOTHER FORM AND BOOK HOTEL INSTEAD OF HIS ADDRESS WHERE SHE GOIN STAY AND DONT MENTION HIM AT ALL AT THE INTERVIEW
PLS HELP

naxee9294:
good morning yall pls is there anyone that can help us in this situation
i got friend who was denied visa twice in lagos
first one july and the second september all this year
b1/b2
the first one we clearly knew why coz she was not the one that filled the ds160 an agent did and he already submitted for her to know what he filled
second one we did
shes a first time traveller and on a virgin passport
this her transcript below
where you goin NEW YORK
u have any relative in the u.s YES MY UNCLE
where does he work SHE TOLD
are you married NO
shes just 21 and in both forms her uncle was mentioned at point of contact
now the question is IF SHE WANNA APPLY AGAIN CANT SHE JUST FILL ANOTHER FORM AND BOOK HOTEL INSTEAD OF HIS ADDRESS WHERE SHE GOIN STAY AND DONT MENTION HIM AT ALL AT THE INTERVIEW
PLS HELP

My personal opinion and I don't intend to be misquoted, twice this year is already enough please wait it out for a bit and reapply when her circumstances have changed, maybe new job or marriage. I don’t think the issue is filing her uncle as a point of contact. The issue is one of ties, what are her ties to Nigeria? Children? Good job? Husband? Investment or landed properties.
The visa officers usually have boxes they want you to tick for them to issue the visa and she didn’t tick the box for the officer hence the refusal. If she keeps applying without a tangible change in circumstances she will keep getting refused and in this scarce date era please don’t stress yourself.
If I were a visa officer I will wonder why you're applying for holidays in July and September of the same year, reeks of desperation.

Debbieeeeeee:

My personal opinion and I don't intend to be misquoted, twice this year is already enough please wait it out for a bit and reapply when her circumstances have changed, maybe new job or marriage. I don’t think the issue is filing her uncle as a point of contact. The issue is one of ties, what are her ties to Nigeria? Children? Good job? Husband? Investment or landed properties.
The visa officers usually have boxes they want you to tick for them to issue the visa and she didn’t tick the box for the officer hence the refusal. If she keeps applying without a tangible change in circumstances she will keep getting refused and in this scarce date era please don’t stress yourself.
If I were a visa officer I will wonder why you're applying for holidays in July and September of the same year, reeks of desperation.

thank you soooo much

naxee9294:
thank you soooo much

Where una Dey see appointment date abeg

it was changed from 24th to 18.

HRprof:

When was your previous date and current date ?
Six month because they required your passport photo uploaded on ds160 shouldn't be more than 6 months old

thank you for this!

Debbieeeeeee:

My parents date was changed to a week earlier from thanksgiving 24th to 18th too but I got an email immediately and this was like three weeks ago though.

Phakabir06:
Where una Dey see appointment date abeg

hmmmm we dey follow check ni oooo

Debbieeeeeee:

My personal opinion and I don't intend to be misquoted, twice this year is already enough please wait it out for a bit and reapply when her circumstances have changed, maybe new job or marriage. I don’t think the issue is filing her uncle as a point of contact. The issue is one of ties, what are her ties to Nigeria? Children? Good job? Husband? Investment or landed properties.
The visa officers usually have boxes they want you to tick for them to issue the visa and she didn’t tick the box for the officer hence the refusal. If she keeps applying without a tangible change in circumstances she will keep getting refused and in this scarce date era please don’t stress yourself.
If I were a visa officer I will wonder why you're applying for holidays in July and September of the same year, reeks of desperation.

Beat advice.

naxee9294:
thank you soooo much

Take note of the advice above. Waiting out means like a year or more. If her circumstance still hasn't changed then she has to keep waiting.

Debbieeeeeee:

My parents date was changed to a week earlier from thanksgiving 24th to 18th too but I got an email immediately and this was like three weeks ago though.

please how long did it take for you to get a date, me send my siblings applied two weeks ago and no date yet,looking forward to your reply thanks

Arry110:
please how long did it take for you to get a date, me send my siblings applied two weeks ago and no date yet,looking forward to your reply thanks

I started in February this year I got June 2023 then later got November.

Debbieeeeeee:

I started in February this year I got June 2023 then later got November.

How did you do this please

Debbieeeeeee:

I started in February this year I got June 2023 then later got November.

chai it’s long o, thanks for replying, I want to expedite mine but I need a date first

Guys pls, i need to retrieve the information on my DS 160 form that I just submitted but it is not letting me print application.
the print application part is greyed out. does anyone know how i can print the application abeg?

Debbieeeeeee:

I started in February this year I got June 2023 then later got November.

wow cool Lagos or Abuja?