jokepearl:
Anyone know how I can cancel my IW appointment for my mum? I don't see the option when log.

Unfortunately something came up and she has to be in UK in July so got to cancel for another time.

Primetouch1:
Good Morning

Pls do I have to schedule an appointment with DHL before picking up my passport? .
Got a mail that my passport is ready for pick up and I must schedule appointment before picking up

iyanuakin:
Good evening , quick question please, for IW after dropping off at the Dhl do you get a mail or text from embassy to confirm receival of document?

Mzwealthy:
Good Morning . And happy New month. To each and every one of you
. Please just need assistance. Myself and my husband Visa would expire dis month and in all sincerity the country is hard. Ticket are so expensive. D main issue now is dat this is d second time our visa would expire without us using it d other time was due to covic so d visa expired before we could go . Now my fear is if the one also expires before we going what are d chances of us getting another US visa approved .we have traveled once to the US thou that was back n 2018. Please I need all d nswers I can get . Thank you . HAVE a great day all

nuttycaptain:
I don't think you can cancel. I had the same issue a while back and when I called to try and reschedule or cancel, I was told I can't. They said what I can do is wait for the appointment date, do not show up and once the appointment has elapsed, you should be able to reschedule immediately after (from the next day). I believe the option for rescheduling will come up on your profile.

But you should call and confirm this information again. Things could have changed.

jokepearl:


Thanks I will call. But did you do this, were you able to reschedule after the day?

mulberry:
Drop box for my husband took about 5weeks.
Submitted first week in January and picked up second week in Febraury

Mzwealthy:
Good Morning . And happy New month. To each and every one of you
. Please just need assistance. Myself and my husband Visa would expire dis month and in all sincerity the country is hard. Ticket are so expensive. D main issue now is dat this is d second time our visa would expire without us using it d other time was due to covic so d visa expired before we could go . Now my fear is if the one also expires before we going what are d chances of us getting another US visa approved .we have traveled once to the US thou that was back n 2018. Please I need all d nswers I can get . Thank you . HAVE a great day all

Debbieeeeeee:


Unused visas should not significantly impact your outcome, as they can be explained during the renewal process. Drawing from personal experience, when I renewed my visa in 2021 after holding an unused one from 2019-2021, both the consular officer and the U.S. border officer asked about it and I told them it was due to COVID-related reasons. They were understanding, and it wasn't a hindrance. In my opinion, an unused U.S. visa does imply an intent to not relocate. You can confidently proceed with renewing your visa via dropbox without fearing any negative consequences.

Flo123:


Mine changed to "No status but on document delivery information.

I would wait for their final decision probably for scheduled interview or maybe not

davda202:
Today makes it 21 days since i dropped my passport for IW.
Still on application received. Hopefully it changes soon.

Wished it was faster than this

Thytechguy:
Good morning House, I currently have an issue which I want to be sure of. I bought non-immigrant (B1/B2) visa US visa fees and booked the appointment for 2024 around May 2022, I saw an email recently that reminded of my interview in 2 months time but an information popped up at their website saying any visa fees paid before October 1 2022 is not valid anymore. I am quite confused and want to be sure if the money paid then is not valid for the appointment again. The image attached shows the information of the message on their website (usatraveldocs). Kindly suggest what to do.

nuttycaptain:
I didn't need to. I had resigned myself to my fate and was going to wait and go for the appointment ( I was trying to reschedule to an earlier date). Fortunately for me, the embassy was randomly rescheduling peoples' appointments and mine was rescheduled to an earlier date. An email was sent to that effect. I remember several people commented on here about the same being done to their appointments.

oyimaliski:


Not necessarily. But u can track on the USA travel doc page .

What date did u do ur drop box ?

OyoTunjiUSA:


Hey 🤠

Login to your CGI profile and glance through very well, you will find your MRV payment confirmation number , OR look towards the end of your appointment confirmation slip .

1. Write out your MRV payment confirmation number and go to the branch of the GTB the payment was made . Even if you paid online , still do the same thing and walk into any GTB branch , they should be able to print or copy you payment acknowledgment which will serve the same purpose . You may have to pay little charges again .

Best Wishes 🙏

Bbibbi:
Please help, I received mail too that my appointment was rescheduled,but my MRV payment receipt was not on the new appointment date, none was written. Please what do I do? I made payment in 2022 and I got 2024 interview date

lionlee216:


I paid for my mom visa application sometime in 2022 and I can't find the receipt confirmation anymore. Is it compulsory to bring it along for visa interview?

MsChidi:
Hi guys. Please advice.

I am currently filling my application form but I am in a bit of a pickle with the area that asks for occupation. I work as a support worker in the UK and about a year ago I started my recruitment company. The company is not yielding much as I barely made any profit nor did I break even. To make up for it, I work a few shifts in a week.

What do I put as my present employer? My business name or the organization I work for? Please bear in mind that I need this to prove a strong home tie.

Thank you

cutelass:
If you are for Dropbox and you don’t reside in Lagos, then consider using Abuja cos it’s faster. Here’s my timeline:

submitted ds-160 29/01/24
Request to schedule interview waiver approved in hours.
Scheduled IW on 30/01/24 for 06/02/24
Dropped off passport in DHL 06/02/24
Application received on CEAC status 07/02/24
Updated on 12/02/24 to Refused
Date to schedule 221g was already loaded on portal but I waited to get passport first
Passport picked from DHL outside Abuja 15/02/24
Scheduled 221g on 15/02/24 for 23/02/24 (because they take 221g’s only on Friday) so picked the next friday
221g interview on 23/02/24 (Approved)
Passport back in my town 28/02/24.

OyoTunjiUSA:



Hey 🤠

1. Proving home-ties is not just writing out your employer's name or families or property listings . Proving home ties must follow the rigid (unshaking) policy .

2. I can deduced that you 're presently in the UK and to secure United States visa from the UK (as a Nigerian) you must proof a tie WHICH TIE (bind) YOU AND UK TOGETHER .

3. If you are a UK citizen then your family (especially husband , wife and kids ) and job (solid long time job) are sufficient to proof tie.

4. If you are a permanent resident, your family in the UK, Solid job, and properties or ongoing education (ie PhD /MSc in view) will make up for your tie .

5. You just have to proof WHAT MUST take you back to the UK ... NOT WHAT MUST TAKE YOU BACK TO NIGERIA and the United States embassy consulars knows those things naturally . ****.

6. If you are trying to proof Nigeria ties in the UK they won't grant you the visa . You will come to Nigeria and proof those ties to Abuja or Lagos consulars.

Best Wishes 🙏

Debbieeeeeee:

Since when did Uk citizens start needing visas. They only need ESTA and it’s $25.

iyanuakin:


Wednesday 28th of Feb, how long did yours take?
Mine was in Abuja

iyanuakin:


Hi, sorry to ask what’s 221g and also what do you think was the reason for the first refusal?
And you went back to abj for the interview?

cutelass:

1) Refusal under section 221g in a nutshell means the information they have in the application is not enough to grant you the visa and additional information is required. You could be required to forward some documents through DHL or come in for fingerprinting (if your fingerprint is more than 10yrs in their system) or come for a physical interview like my case.

2) There can be a lot of reasons for that Refusal
- Not traveling within the period you stated you would when you got the visa
- Not using the visa at all
- Staying long periods in the US

Thank you for the info
Really appreciate
My last trip was 4 months na why my mind dey do gbish gbish be that

cutelass:

1) Refusal under section 221g in a nutshell means the information they have in the application is not enough to grant you the visa and additional information is required. You could be required to forward some documents through DHL or come in for fingerprinting (if your fingerprint is more than 10yrs in their system) or come for a physical interview like my case.

2) There can be a lot of reasons for that Refusal
- Not traveling within the period you stated you would when you got the visa
- Not using the visa at all
- Staying long periods in the US

iyanuakin:

Thank you for the info
Really appreciate
My last trip was 4 months na why my mind dey do gbish gbish be that