adebaj01:
I have a sister who applied for drop box sometimes in 2019 and she was refused… pls can she reapply for drop box again?

No.

adelforreal:
Hello House,

A colleague of mine has a drop box appointment scheduled for June 2023. However, she got a "do not reply" mail from the US consulate few days ago that the appointment has been brought forward to March 2023.

A link was provided for her to follow to see details of the new appointment date but it fails to open on each attempt. Does anyone have an idea of what this is about or has a similar experience.

Thank you.

she should login to her profile the appointment confirmation already updated so she can print the slip from there

Diamondroyal:

Please did anyone book appointment date as FRESH APPLICANT and it came out as a request to the embassy on your profile to give you appointment date.

I'm asking because someone booked an interview date earlier and got 2024 interview date and the person is trying to reschedule for an earlier date and a request is showing on the dashboard now sent to the embassy to grant an early date.

yes

Debbieeeeeee:

This probably looks like an emergency appointment request to the embassy.

Not true.

meljoe:
Well there was no reason then as at 2018 . Just normal casual reasons that they tell everyone. It’s not really specified.

there is a code stated on the refusal letter just state that code as the reason for refusal. e.g "refused based on 214"

1stGenAmerican:


There had to be a reason for the rejection given. No such thing as normal, casual reasons.

the reasons are stated using codes. the so called generic reason are usually based on 214 I guess which is based on the consular not convinced you are guinenely seeking visa for the purpose which you state also, but no limited to home ties, financial ties, economic ties etc.

there is also a code for temporary ban, life ban, inadmissible, terrorist alert etc. once you state the code you have on your refusal notice, they know the refusal reason

ladylco:


the reasons are stated using codes. the so called generic reason are usually based on 214 I guess which is based on the consular not convinced you are guinenely seeking visa for the purpose which you state also, but no limited to home ties, financial ties, economic ties etc.

there is also a code for temporary ban, life ban, inadmissible, terrorist alert etc. once you state the code you have on your refusal notice, they know the refusal reason

Yes, I know.

Okay thank you

I think it’s different here , while registering to pay , you have to put in your ds form number first but I can still edit

Thank you very much

ladylco:


No. you have to pay the visa fees first, start the ds 160 form (you dont necessarilyhave to submit the form yet but make sure you save the application and log back into it within 25days hence you will loose it), once you have an application num, you will then create an appointment profile where you will need your payment receipt number and ds 160 reference number to be able to book appointment. Then you can always edit your form till you submit it. once it's submitted, you cannot edit it

Okay thanks

ladylco:


the reasons are stated using codes. the so called generic reason are usually based on 214 I guess which is based on the consular not convinced you are guinenely seeking visa for the purpose which you state also, but no limited to home ties, financial ties, economic ties etc.

there is also a code for temporary ban, life ban, inadmissible, terrorist alert etc. once you state the code you have on your refusal notice, they know the refusal reason

Femaleoutfit:
My dropbox is this week and I'm so unsettled,
I'm scared so much that its making my tummy pain me

😃 😀 😄. I hope you've submitted already and tummy pain is gone. Just relax. All will be well

🤣🤣 i have but i dont have the liver to check the status of My Application, so im just waiting for a collection mail

Eriokanmi:
😃 😀 😄. I hope you've submitted already and tummy pain is gone. Just relax. All will be well

Femaleoutfit:
🤣🤣 i have but i dont have the liver to check the status of My Application, so im just waiting for a collection mail

You don't have to wait for anything ok? Just keep checking your status either on https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx

OR

https://atlas.my.salesforce-sites.com/applicanthome?sfdcIFrameOrigin=null.

Always check your mail too, in case you need to provide more information. I was away for over a week with a limited access to my mail sometime ago. I almost missed that chance cos the information I was asked to provide which I received via email was to be submitted within 24 hours. I checked my mail barely 24 hours to the deadline given. I had to rush to the nearest DHL the following day to do that. Always check your mail OK?

You may check status once at every close of business daily for updates. I hope you get 5 years because they've started issuing it already. Good luck.

Femaleoutfit:
🤣🤣 i have but i dont have the liver to check the status of My Application, so im just waiting for a collection mail

As long as u never overstayed on your last visa, u have nothing to worry about. And even if u did, as long as u can explain why, u are fine. Track it online to know the status

No, i never over stayed. I contacted an agent to do it and he made a mistake with my application, he only told me about the mistake after the application was submitted. Im sure he did it intentionally but i leave everythimg to God.Thats why im scared.

ciwi:


As long as u never overstayed on your last visa, u have nothing to worry about. And even if u did, as long as u can explain why, u are fine. Track it online to know the status

Abeg i will wait for the collection mail.😄😄it is well. Yes i check my mail from time to time. Thanks alot, i appreciate.

Eriokanmi:
You don't have to wait for anything ok? Just keep checking your status either on https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx

OR

https://atlas.my.salesforce-sites.com/applicanthome?sfdcIFrameOrigin=null.

Always check your mail too, in case you need to provide more information. I was away for over a week with a limited access to my mail sometime ago. I almost missed that chance cos the information I was asked to provide which I received via email was to be submitted within 24 hours. I checked my mail barely 24 hours to the deadline given. I had to rush to the nearest DHL the following day to do that. Always check your mail OK?

You may check status once at every close of business daily for updates. I hope you get 5 years because they've started issuing it already. Good luck.

Femaleoutfit:
No, i never over stayed. I contacted an agent to do it and he made a mistake with my application, he only told me about the mistake after the application was submitted. Im sure he did it intentionally but i leave everythimg to God.Thats why im scared.

Please for future applications,avoid agents. Doing it yourself is actually very easy and straightforward.

Normally i do but because everyone was saying there's no interview date till 2024, that's why i used him and i honestly regret. Unfortunately the day i paid him was the same day i found this thread.

flourishing247:



Please for future applications,avoid agents. Doing it yourself is actually very easy and straightforward.

Femaleoutfit:
No, i never over stayed. I contacted an agent to do it and he made a mistake with my application, he only told me about the mistake after the application was submitted. Im sure he did it intentionally but i leave everythimg to God.Thats why im scared.

What?! 👀 what kind of mistake if I may ask? These agents shaaaa

Femaleoutfit:
No, i never over stayed. I contacted an agent to do it and he made a mistake with my application, he only told me about the mistake after the application was submitted. Im sure he did it intentionally but i leave everythimg to God.Thats why im scared.

If it’s not material or a misrepresentation then just put your mind at rest.

flourishing247:



Please for future applications,avoid agents. Doing it yourself is actually very easy and straightforward.

Good advice there. DIY. Most of the visa applicants are even far more knowledgeable than those agents they engage, but they dont know . I can't imagine engaging an agent to fill out my form or arrange my application for me. USA visa is one of the easiest in the world with less documentation, unlike schengen,provided you follow due process honestly. Since I've been traveling in 2004 to US and same country's being my first Visa ever on a Virgin passport, I've never been asked of my bank details , employment letter, even though I always had them handy, only my invitation with passport and subsequently, drop box with DS160 and passport only.DIY and wait for any appointment scheduled or available to you...it will surely come. These people you're seeking an entry clearance to visit their country take their time, they're never in a hurry so, why should you be...or be desperate, as an applicant?

In as much as they can waive some little mistakes, they don't joke with them as well and that's why they've always advised you on their website, DIY and refrain from engaging agents. No matter how busy I could be, I must fill out my form by myself and at times, it takes me 2-3 weeks cos i always take my time to avoid issues. I'd fill and save, to continue another day

I'm always not comfortable hearing that some people engaged an agent or their agents made mistakes on their DS160 cos of the experience of someone close to me. He was banned for life cos of some conflicting information an agent inputed on his DS160. It took him 13 years to have his passport stamped with another B1/B2 visa after the removal of his permanent ban by the US AJ. On the day of his interview, the VO spent close to 20 minutes with him, asking questions and listening to his story. He now applied for a waiver of the ban on his behalf, telling him the US home office would contact him with the waiver application made on his behalf and could be either positive or negative. It's a rare favour cos he had lost hope already. He's been to other countries since the ban took effect, except USA. He got a.mail one day by the lagos NIV that the waiver had been approved. It was like a dream. We all rejoiced with him

Please, anyone reading this should learn. Good evening.

I dint even ask him to fill my form. Its the interview Waiver thing, i asked a question about it some weeks ago but never got any response. The painful part is this idi***t claims he is a pastor. It is well sha. Let God just take Control cos the did has been done.

Eriokanmi:
Good advice there. DIY. Most of the visa applicants are even far more knowledgeable than those agents they engage, but they dont know . I can't imagine engaging an agent to fill out my form or arrange my application for me. USA visa is one of the easiest in the world with less documentation, unlike schengen,provided you follow due process honestly. Since I've been traveling in 2004 to US and same country's being my first Visa ever on a Virgin passport, I've never been asked of my bank details , employment letter, even though I always had them handy, only my invitation with passport and subsequently, drop box with DS160 and passport only.DIY and wait for any appointment scheduled or available to you...it will surely come. These people you're seeking an entry clearance to visit their country take their time, they're never in a hurry so, why should you be...or be desperate, as an applicant?

In as much as they can waive some little mistakes, they don't joke with them as well and that's why they've always advised you on their website, DIY and refrain from engaging agents. No matter how busy I could be, I must fill out my form by myself and at times, it takes me 2-3 weeks cos i always take my time to avoid issues. I'd fill and save, to continue another day

I'm always not comfortable hearing that some people engaged an agent or their agents made mistakes on their DS160 cos of the experience of someone close to me. He was banned for life cos of some conflicting information an agent inputed on his DS160. It took him 13 years to have his passport stamped with another B1/B2 visa after the removal of his permanent ban by the US AJ. On the day of his interview, the VO spent close to 20 minutes with him, asking questions and listening to his story. He now applied for a waiver of the ban on his behalf, telling him the US home office would contact him with the waiver application made on his behalf and could be either positive or negative. It's a rare favour cos he had lost hope already. He's been to other countries since the ban took effect, except USA. He got a.mail one day by the lagos NIV that the waiver had been approved. It was like a dream. We all rejoiced with him

Please, anyone reading this should learn. Good evening.

Femaleoutfit:
I dint even ask him to fill my form. Its the interview Waiver thing, i asked a question about it some weeks ago but never got any response. The painful part is this idi***t claims he is a pastor. It is well sha. Let God just take Control cos the did has been done.

Be calm and hope on God dear. The VOs are human and always considerate too. Nobody is abive mistake

Femaleoutfit:
I dint even ask him to fill my form. Its the interview Waiver thing, i asked a question about it some weeks ago but never got any response. The painful part is this idi***t claims he is a pastor. It is well sha. Let God just take Control cos the did has been done.

I know the exact feeling! I’ve never had to engage any agent before, but just like you, I had to use one because of the date wahala. When he was eventually done and I had paid him and dropped my passports, I asked for the password. You will not believe that this guy was arguing with me and asking me wat I needed the password for. My own application oh. I changed it for him immediately and he sent it to me

Me i changed my password immediately and after then i started getting notifications that someone is trying to log into my facebook and microsoft email account.

ciwi:


I know the exact feeling! I’ve never had to engage any agent before, but just like you, I had to use one because of the date wahala. When he was eventually done and I had paid him and dropped my passports, I asked for the password. You will not believe that this guy was arguing with me and asking me wat I needed the password for. My own application oh. I changed it for him immediately and he sent it to me

ciwi:


I know the exact feeling! I’ve never had to engage any agent before, but just like you, I had to use one because of the date wahala. When he was eventually done and I had paid him and dropped my passports, I asked for the password. You will not believe that this guy was arguing with me and asking me wat I needed the password for. My own application oh. I changed it for him immediately and he sent it to me

The audacity of these agents even after taking money, what else did he need your profile for after receiving payment, he wants to help you monitor your application 😂

Debbieeeeeee:

The audacity of these agents even after taking money, what else did he need your profile for after receiving payment, he wants to help you monitor your application 😂

Till now I keep asking myself that question. 😆

Femaleoutfit:
Me i changed my password immediately and after then i started getting notifications that someone is trying to log into my facebook and microsoft email account.

Wow. Fear them.

Femaleoutfit:
Me i changed my password immediately and after then i started getting notifications that someone is trying to log into my facebook and microsoft email account.

He was trying to gain access to the email inbox to change the email on profile, I think someone came here a while back after an agent did same thing to her, the guy changed the email on profile and seized the profile.

Debbieeeeeee:

He was trying to gain access to the email inbox to change the email on profile, I think someone came here a while back after an agent did same thing to her, the guy changed the email on profile and seized the profile.

What information did the agent put? Most of the agents act based on what you told them or lack. Of course if it backfires, na agent fault.

Femaleoutfit:
I dint even ask him to fill my form. Its the interview Waiver thing, i asked a question about it some weeks ago but never got any response. The painful part is this idi***t claims he is a pastor. It is well sha. Let God just take Control cos the did has been done.

you should have simply abandoned that application and complete a fresh one and submit and book another appointment with the fresh one

My wife and I applied for renewal of our B1/B2 visa via Interview Waiver. In the past we used to book appointment as a family (just two of us together). Bu this time around we had to apply with our individual profiles.
I also want to apply afresh for my 4 kids in which case they will have to attend an interview. I will like to know if family appointment is still allowed for in-person interview at Abuja embassy. If so, can I use my eldest child's profile to book family appointment? Or does it mean I have to individually book their appointments? My eldest son will be 18yrs by June 2023. I am already aware that dates are not so available in Abuja for the rest of the year.

Good morning my people, My visa has been approved oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Tobechukwu, Tobechukwu has done it ooooooooooooooooooooooo after 4 attempt..