fkj950ax:


Just post here. I am not on WhatsApp and I live outside NG.

If you can, read as much as you can in this thread.

To get a visit visa approved requires convincing a VO you’d return after the visit and you can financially afford the trip.
You will return because you have a lot going on in Nigeria that is super important you don’t have to remain in the US despite the better opportunities. Good job. Family. Home. Business etc etc here are thriving
You are financially able because you earn enough and have a good savings to pay for the trip (visa fees, flight ticket, hotels, feeding, vex money, spend money, shopping money) without getting stranded.
You have a plan for the visit (what are you doing for the period while in the US). What are your plans for the vacation - places you are going to... etc

Hello sir, I really need your advice I came from my a average family and the student route is very expensive

I would have optin for poland but it's hard to get date , people who applied last year as not gotten date yet

I want to try USA visiting visa because I don't have the money for students route

I have family over there,

Sir what's your intake on me going for visiting visa because I don't have intentions of coming back to Nigeria

I really need your advice because I want to start the process

Hello everyone,

Please I and my husband want to apply for a B1/B2 visa as a family, is this doable or do we apply separately? Do we need one interview date or two? Please advise.

We are just going for vacation.

PS our son is American. Thank you.

You were told by who that you need to wait 3 months? That's incorrect information.

piscesnow:
Good morning house,
Please I need advice I’d like to know the procedure for extension of visa. My visa expires in 3 weeks and I’d like to return in December as my sister just had a baby and would require help with the baby.
I applied for drop box prior to my arrival but was told I didn’t qualify for drop box as my visa was still valid for more than 3 months.
Please any advice and recommendations would be appreciated

.

babylawyr:
You were told by who that you need to wait 3 months? That's incorrect information.

@sir/Ma it is very correct. Here you go
nterview Waiver (IW) Qualifications

Applicant must possess a full-validity multiple entry visa that expired no more than 48 months ago or it will expire within the next 3 months.

Applicant must be applying for a visa in the same visa classification as the expired/expiring visa.

Applicant must be a citizen or resident of Nigeria.

Applicant must be physically present in Nigeria.

Applicant must dissociate all dependents from their profile and apply for each dependent separately if qualified.

Applicant must not have been refused a visa since the issuance of the previous visa or had a visa revoked or have ever required a waiver.

Applicant must possess all issued passports covering the entire period since receiving the previous visa and the passport with the most recent visa.

Applicant has never been arrested or convicted of any crime or offense in the United States, even if the applicant has later received a waiver or pardon.

Applicant has never worked without authorization or remained beyond their permitted time in the United States.

Applicant (if under 18) meets all the above qualifications. If a parent is not scheduled on the same day, minor must be able to submit a copy of their parent’s valid visa page or copies of their parent’s appointment letters and DS-160

Greetings house,

I would like to appreciate everyone for your cooperation and assistance, this thread has been so informative and I have learnt a lot.

I need info on rescheduling appointments,

have successfully rescheduled twice and I found out I can't ascess the calendar since then. Could it be intentional? and how many times I'm I permitted to reschedule.
Thanks

Hi,
A family member renewed his visa this year via drop box with more than 4 months left. He needed to travel at a particular time and didn't want any stories. Visa was issued
We checked the FAQ (link below), there was a similar question and we didn't see this 3 months rule you have quoted:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/frequently-asked-questions.html
Good luck!

piscesnow:
@sir/Ma it is very correct. Here you go
nterview Waiver (IW) Qualifications

Applicant must possess a full-validity multiple entry visa that expired no more than 48 months ago or it will expire within the next 3 months.

Applicant must be applying for a visa in the same visa classification as the expired/expiring visa.

Applicant must be a citizen or resident of Nigeria.

Applicant must be physically present in Nigeria.

Applicant must dissociate all dependents from their profile and apply for each dependent separately if qualified.

Applicant must not have been refused a visa since the issuance of the previous visa or had a visa revoked or have ever required a waiver.

Applicant must possess all issued passports covering the entire period since receiving the previous visa and the passport with the most recent visa.

Applicant has never been arrested or convicted of any crime or offense in the United States, even if the applicant has later received a waiver or pardon.

Applicant has never worked without authorization or remained beyond their permitted time in the United States.

Applicant (if under 18) meets all the above qualifications. If a parent is not scheduled on the same day, minor must be able to submit a copy of their parent’s valid visa page or copies of their parent’s appointment letters and DS-160

babylawyr:
Hi,
A family member renewed his visa this year via drop box with more than 4 months left. He needed to travel at a particular time and didn't want any stories. Visa was issued
We checked the FAQ (link below), there was a similar question and we didn't see this 3 months rule you have quoted:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/frequently-asked-questions.html
Good luck!

Her experience was first hand, her passport got returned while her daughter got her visa renewed and she was called for interview but she resolved to travelling first before the interview.

Interesting!!

Debbieeeeeee:

Her experience was first hand, her passport got returned while her daughter got her visa renewed and she was called for interview but she resolved to travelling first before the interview.

babylawyr:
Interesting!!

Same way they said you don’t qualify for dropbox if you got your last visa outside nigeria but someone came here to say his Dropbox was renewed and his previous visa was from Ireland. It’s either they overlook some requirements intentionally or some people aren’t just lucky.

Debbieeeeeee:

Same way they said you don’t qualify for dropbox if you got your last visa outside nigeria but someone came here to say his Dropbox was renewed and his previous visa was from Ireland. It’s either they overlook some requirements intentionally or some people aren’t just lucky.

Hi Debbie,

Please do you know if it’s possible to do a family visit visa application?

Hello everyone,

Please I and my husband want to apply for a B1/B2 visa as a family, is this doable or do we apply separately? Do we need one interview date or two? Please advise.

We are just going for vacation.

PS our son is American. Thank you.

SimiMaya:


Hi Debbie,

Please do you know if it’s possible to do a family visit visa application?

if you qualify for dropbox why not take advantage of it? Also recently people have had to dissociate dependants from their appointment profile for Dropbox but I don’t know if the same applies to regular interview, for clarification you should call the helpline.

Morning house. Please I want to apply for a USA visa from the UK. Currently studying and would be graduating in six months time. Please what and what do I need to put in an application? Have had two previous USA visit visa refusals. Please what documents do I need?

Good Morning everyone. I'm Olivia a fashion designer. There is a fashion show going on in the US in a University in March 2024, I have been invited as one of the main designers who will showcase her designs on the runway.

The organizers are the sponsors and are willing to send documents showing proof that I am the main designer, derails of the event and all. On my own, I have questions.

1. What visa category do I apply for? Visitor? Considering I'm going for a business. With my outfits which will also be sold at the venue and I'll be hiring models over there.

2. The organizers are the sponsors for accommodation, and flight. I know I will still show my bank balance which is not a problem, my business registration, etc.

3. I was refused a US visa as a 23 year old in 2016. I was single that time and I applied to go and visit a boyfriend who invited me. I was refused because the officer said she didn't think I'll come back. Now I'm married, and have ZERO plans of living in the US as I'm very comfortable here. Do you think the refusal will affect me?

4. I currently have a 10 year Canadian visitors visa on my passport. Will that help?

5. I have a team, which consists of my head tailor and ny sis who is my manager. They have all not travelled to the US before. Should I include them in this application? If I do, will I show proof of funds for their flight and etc? And a letter explaining Abi make I no include them?

6. I need assistance with booking the interview date by October/November, I can pay for that. If there's any plug please respond.

My dear Nairalanders please help your Sister. God bless you.

Diamondroyal:


I have sent the info to your mail

Good morning can you kindly send me the link as well.

Debbieeeeeee:

Her experience was first hand, her passport got returned while her daughter got her visa renewed and she was called for interview but she resolved to travelling first before the interview.

Thank you Debbie

Livylicha:
Good Morning everyone. I'm Olivia a fashion designer. There is a fashion show going on in the US in a University in March 2024, I have been invited as one of the main designers who will showcase her designs on the runway.

The organizers are the sponsors and are willing to send documents showing proof that I am the main designer, derails of the event and all. On my own, I have questions.

1. What visa category do I apply for? Visitor? Considering I'm going for a business. With my outfits which will also be sold at the venue and I'll be hiring models over there.

2. The organizers are the sponsors for accommodation, and flight. I know I will still show my bank balance which is not a problem, my business registration, etc.

3. I was refused a US visa as a 23 year old in 2016. I was single that time and I applied to go and visit a boyfriend who invited me. I was refused because the officer said she didn't think I'll come back. Now I'm married, and have ZERO plans of living in the US as I'm very comfortable here. Do you think the refusal will affect me?

4. I currently have a 10 year Canadian visitors visa on my passport. Will that help?

5. I have a team, which consists of my head tailor and ny sis who is my manager. They have all not travelled to the US before. Should I include them in this application? If I do, will I show proof of funds for their flight and etc? And a letter explaining Abi make I no include them?

6. I need assistance with booking the interview date by October/November, I can pay for that. If there's any plug please respond.

My dear Nairalanders please help your Sister. God bless you.

Please go to the embassy website and look for the particular type of visa you need. Please don't make the mistake of applying for visitors visa.

Pls add me to the telegram group for dates pls 08039603683

KquinFaith:
Can you send me the link to join the group. Tnx

Pls add me to 08039603683. Thanks

Visa approved today 🎉. Family of 4. Just my husband and I went for the interview, the kids were in school. Twins both 7 years old.
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Transcripts >>>>
VO: Hello

Us: Hello

VO: can I have your passports?

VO: why do you want to go to the US?

Us: Answered simultaneously. Me : change of environment, Hubby : vacation.

VO: have you travelled together before?

Me: we’v been to the dubai once (husband & I), we take the kids to Nigeria frequently, and I fly back and forth to the UK for school.

Hubby: Also Saudi Arabia for pilgrim.
..
VO: Types for long.

VO: turns to hubby, what do you do at so so company.

Hubby: state job title and explain roles.

VO: highest education attained?

Hubby: BSc

VO: turns to me, highest education attained?

Me: Masters

VO: nodding, types for long.

VO: turns to me. So you work at so so University. (I was shocked, because i school there for my masters, not work, but went with the flow). Can you explain what you do? What is biotechnology to a non scientist.

Me: explained.

VO: so it is medical related.

Me. Yes.

VO: types again for long. Then asked me if I have my CV with me.

Me: (shocked again, CV bawo), but I smiled, and said oh no, i do not.

VO: That’s alright. Types again for long.

VO: Apologises for being slow, that her computer
is acting up, that the computer does not like her today. We all smiled.

VO: scans the barcode sticker again that the reception at put at the back of the passport. Types again.

VO: Smiles at us. All of your visas has been approved. Hands us a yellow slip, says we should get a message/notification in a week’s time.

US: smiles back. Thanks a lot.

We are so excited. God is good🎉🎉🎉

Where did you have the interview? abuja or lagos? And when did you apply?

Zodka:
Visa approved today 🎉. Family of 4. Just my husband and I went for the interview, the kids were in school. Twins both 7 years old.
.
Transcripts >>>>
VO: Hello

Us: Hello

VO: can I have your passports?

VO: why do you want to go to the US?

Us: Answered simultaneously. Me : change of environment, Hubby : vacation.

VO: have you travelled together before?

Me: we’v been to the dubai once (husband & I), we take the kids to Nigeria frequently, and I fly back and forth to the UK for school.

Hubby: Also Saudi Arabia for pilgrim.
..
VO: Types for long.

VO: turns to hubby, what do you do at so so company.

Hubby: state job title and explain roles.

VO: highest education attained?

Hubby: BSc

VO: turns to me, highest education attained?

Me: Masters

VO: nodding, types for long.

VO: turns to me. So you work at so so University. (I was shocked, because i school there for my masters, not work, but went with the flow). Can you explain what you do? What is biotechnology to a non scientist.

Me: explained.

VO: so it is medical related.

Me. Yes.

VO: types again for long. Then asked me if I have my CV with me.

Me: (shocked again, CV bawo), but I smiled, and said oh no, i do not.

VO: That’s alright. Types again for long.

VO: Apologises for being slow, that her computer
is acting up, that the computer does not like her today. We all smiled.

VO: scans the barcode sticker again that the reception at put at the back of the passport. Types again.

VO: Smiles at us. All of your visas has been approved. Hands us a yellow slip, says we should get a message/notification in a week’s time.

US: smiles back. Thanks a lot.

We are so excited. God is good🎉🎉🎉

Congratulations

Zodka:
Visa approved today 🎉. Family of 4. Just my husband and I went for the interview, the kids were in school. Twins both 7 years old.
.
Transcripts >>>>
VO: Hello

Us: Hello

VO: can I have your passports?

VO: why do you want to go to the US?

Us: Answered simultaneously. Me : change of environment, Hubby : vacation.

VO: have you travelled together before?

Me: we’v been to the dubai once (husband & I), we take the kids to Nigeria frequently, and I fly back and forth to the UK for school.

Hubby: Also Saudi Arabia for pilgrim.
..
VO: Types for long.

VO: turns to hubby, what do you do at so so company.

Hubby: state job title and explain roles.

VO: highest education attained?

Hubby: BSc

VO: turns to me, highest education attained?

Me: Masters

VO: nodding, types for long.

VO: turns to me. So you work at so so University. (I was shocked, because i school there for my masters, not work, but went with the flow). Can you explain what you do? What is biotechnology to a non scientist.

Me: explained.

VO: so it is medical related.

Me. Yes.

VO: types again for long. Then asked me if I have my CV with me.

Me: (shocked again, CV bawo), but I smiled, and said oh no, i do not.

VO: That’s alright. Types again for long.

VO: Apologises for being slow, that her computer
is acting up, that the computer does not like her today. We all smiled.

VO: scans the barcode sticker again that the reception at put at the back of the passport. Types again.

VO: Smiles at us. All of your visas has been approved. Hands us a yellow slip, says we should get a message/notification in a week’s time.

US: smiles back. Thanks a lot.

We are so excited. God is good🎉🎉🎉

kriscamdi:

Where did you have the interview? abuja or lagos? And when did you apply?

It was outside the country. Applied i think April. Got dated July, but had to reschedule to September. Also she asked to see old passports. I was glad we took them along.

feathersoft:
Congratulations

Thank you

Zodka:
Visa approved today 🎉. Family of 4. Just my husband and I went for the interview, the kids were in school. Twins both 7 years old.
.
Transcripts >>>>
VO: Hello

Us: Hello

VO: can I have your passports?

VO: why do you want to go to the US?

Us: Answered simultaneously. Me : change of environment, Hubby : vacation.

VO: have you travelled together before?

Me: we’v been to the dubai once (husband & I), we take the kids to Nigeria frequently, and I fly back and forth to the UK for school.

Hubby: Also Saudi Arabia for pilgrim.
..
VO: Types for long.

VO: turns to hubby, what do you do at so so company.

Hubby: state job title and explain roles.

VO: highest education attained?

Hubby: BSc

VO: turns to me, highest education attained?

Me: Masters

VO: nodding, types for long.

VO: turns to me. So you work at so so University. (I was shocked, because i school there for my masters, not work, but went with the flow). Can you explain what you do? What is biotechnology to a non scientist.

Me: explained.

VO: so it is medical related.

Me. Yes.

VO: types again for long. Then asked me if I have my CV with me.

Me: (shocked again, CV bawo), but I smiled, and said oh no, i do not.

VO: That’s alright. Types again for long.

VO: Apologises for being slow, that her computer
is acting up, that the computer does not like her today. We all smiled.

VO: scans the barcode sticker again that the reception at put at the back of the passport. Types again.

VO: Smiles at us. All of your visas has been approved. Hands us a yellow slip, says we should get a message/notification in a week’s time.

US: smiles back. Thanks a lot.

We are so excited. God is good🎉🎉🎉

Congratulations!

Hello house. I’m an immigrant visa applicant. I went for an interview and I was asked to drop off some documents and my passport at dhl. I did as I was asked and it’s been over 2 weeks now. I haven’t heard nothing from the embassy. I’ve been tracking my passport everyday, it still says refused despite that it’s been updated twice. Should I be worried? Plus how long does the embassy make you wait for to get your passport back. It’s taking forever

I am a masters student in the UK

I have a US tourist visa interview in October in Belfast

On the day of my visa interview, my masters program will be 3 months to complete

I have been denied a US student Visa F-1 in the past

What are my chances of getting a Tourist visa issued?

JaySterling:
I am a masters student in the UK

I have a US tourist visa interview in October in Belfast

On the day of my visa interview, my masters program will be 3 months to complete

I have been denied a US student Visa interview in the past

What are my chances of getting a Tourist visa issued?

If you are sponsoring your own trip.

Zodka:


If you are sponsoring your own trip.

I am sponsoring my own trip

Do I stand a chance of getting the visa? Given that my program ends in 3 months?

Someone said it must be 6 months

And also considering my previous denial ? Omo, I’m scared

I need information on how to get the I-601, waiver form for ground of Inadmissibility.

Will the consular officer give it to me when I apply for visitors visa?

Email us for 2023 appointment assistance

Livylicha:
Good Morning everyone. I'm Olivia a fashion designer. There is a fashion show going on in the US in a University in March 2024, I have been invited as one of the main designers who will showcase her designs on the runway.

The organizers are the sponsors and are willing to send documents showing proof that I am the main designer, derails of the event and all. On my own, I have questions.

1. What visa category do I apply for? Visitor? Considering I'm going for a business. With my outfits which will also be sold at the venue and I'll be hiring models over there.

2. The organizers are the sponsors for accommodation, and flight. I know I will still show my bank balance which is not a problem, my business registration, etc.

3. I was refused a US visa as a 23 year old in 2016. I was single that time and I applied to go and visit a boyfriend who invited me. I was refused because the officer said she didn't think I'll come back. Now I'm married, and have ZERO plans of living in the US as I'm very comfortable here. Do you think the refusal will affect me?

4. I currently have a 10 year Canadian visitors visa on my passport. Will that help?

5. I have a team, which consists of my head tailor and ny sis who is my manager. They have all not travelled to the US before. Should I include them in this application? If I do, will I show proof of funds for their flight and etc? And a letter explaining Abi make I no include them?

6. I need assistance with booking the interview date by October/November, I can pay for that. If there's any plug please respond.

My dear Nairalanders please help your Sister. God bless you.