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skolss:
Hello
I’m experiencing the same thing.
Did you get her passport back yet?

Zainm:
24-48hrs

FavouredMrs:
Hi Adaeze, please did they call you from Lagos or Abuja? It seems only the people that attended physical interviews are getting calls/ emails from the embassy for the follow up interview.
Also, please can you PM me the contact details that reached out to you, I want to try if they would respond to me...waiting is a bit frustrating as I cannot reach them neither can I reschedule my appointment even after sending emails to the Lagosniv, going there physically and raising tickets on AVITS.
Please is there anyone here who did an IW drop off and got a 221g slip get called/ emailed to come in for a follow up interview?

skolss:
Hello. Have you been able to reschedule your appointment now? My mom is in the same shoes.

giselle237:
Ask your question.
Cost is about 150 to 180 usd.
You’ll get 5 years if approved.
You need to fill a form and after the form, book an appointment to be physically interviewed.
Note that dates for interviews are a couple of months away from the date you fill the visa form so put that in mind to plan your travel.
Interview locations are London,Manchester and Edinburgh in the UK.
You don’t need to actually book the hotel, you need a travel destination/city, address and phone number of where you would be staying throughout your trip and then fill your DS 160 form very accurately as this carries the weight of the visa decision.
If you have any other specific questions ask.

sanyaolurilwan:
Thanks Boss

Do you have an idea how many days it might take to reflect on the avits profile?

JaySterling:
Hi guys. I travelled to the US on the 20th of May 2024 and came back to Nigeria on the 7th of August 2024
Purpose of trip was vacation


Now it’s January 2025 and I wanna travel for another vacation again. Would this raise red flags at the port of entry ?

I’m actually honestly going for vacation

I’m rich and don’t work for anyone. So I can afford my trip.

Would the immigration officer assume that I’m traveling or visiting the United States too much??

Gd0007:


You can consider looking for a conference during your visit and booking it as the purpose of your trip. Alternatively, you could obtain a Mexico visa and use it as a stopover. However, since you are part of the "Rich Gang," you can also demonstrate strong ties to your home country, such as showing that you are not employed in the USA, as a reason for your return.

PeachtreeReside:
Mine took less than 1hr.

sanyaolurilwan:
Thanks sir

Mine had been effected, a little above 24hrs, was able to get Feb, 2026 date.

JaySterling:
Can you expatiate on using Mexico as a stop over ??
You mean I should fly to Mexico first before flying to United States?

Also, I don’t need visa to enter Mexico, a US visa is valid to enter Mexico

PeachtreeReside:
That's the date I got too.

Best of luck!

goldenmind:
In your Annotation question, what do you choose as your answer please?
1. Empty
2. Waiver
3. Other

Since you were not granted the IW, there is no remedy than to go for the physical interview or go and pay another visa fee. Sorry

JaySterling:
Hi guys. I travelled to the US on the 20th of May 2024 and came back to Nigeria on the 7th of August 2024
Purpose of trip was vacation


Now it’s January 2025 and I wanna travel for another vacation again. Would this raise red flags at the port of entry ?

I’m actually honestly going for vacation

I’m rich and don’t work for anyone. So I can afford my trip.

Would the immigration officer assume that I’m traveling or visiting the United States too much??

Primetouch1:
No issue bro you only spent 2 weeks ... I spent 1 month came back last year August but will be Traveling By March

JaySterling:
Hi guys. I travelled to the US on the 20th of May 2024 and came back to Nigeria on the 7th of August 2024
Purpose of trip was vacation


Now it’s January 2025 and I wanna travel for another vacation again. Would this raise red flags at the port of entry ?

I’m actually honestly going for vacation

I’m rich and don’t work for anyone. So I can afford my trip.

Would the immigration officer assume that I’m traveling or visiting the United States too much?? undecided

Romich:
Hello All,
Hi have you picked up your passport yet ?
I have been a silent follower of this thread, and I must admit, it's has been really helpful.

I had my B1/B2 visa interview today 6/01/25 in Abuja.

Transcript......
VO: Good Morning
Me: Good Morning.....
VO: Can i have your passport.
Me: There you go!
VO: Carries on typing on her computer
VO: Whats your purpose for visiting NY
Me: I inte d travelling for a 2 weeks vacation, from the .... to the .......
VO: What do you do for a living
Me: I globally for XYZ as a ............ on offshore going vessels. I have been with XYZ for X years.
VO: What is.................( My job Title). She wants to know more about my job title.
Me: Explained what it was all about ( She smiles and I could see a bit of thrill in her eyes)
VO: What other Countries have you visited.
Me: As earlier started I work globally. Just last here I visited UK, Norway, Brazil, Netherlands, T&T, Guayana, Ivory Coast, Angola........
VO: Can I have your old passport
Me: Passed the passport to her and she flips through ( All 32 pages had Visas and Stamp)
VO: Do you have kids.
Me: Yes, i have 2 kids. A boy and a girl
VO: Where are they?
Me: They are currently in Canada with their mum, who will be rounding up her studies in March.
VO: How long has she been there
Me: About a year now.
VO: Who funds her and the kids in Canada.
Me: I do. I have a good savings and a stable income as my bank statement and payslip will tell.
VO: You visa is approved.
Me: Thank you very much ma.

Like others have said here, Confidence is key. VO's read your body language.

PS: Canada did not approve my visit visa application i put in, in February'24. I had enough foreign travel, money and family in Canada but still did not get it. Also, for the record, I have no japa plans. Just go on vacation and back.

Keep pushing. I hope this helps someone.

naivasha:
Naaah.... he spent two and half months.

Adaeze24:
i didnt need to re-schedule myself the called me and told me the date to come in for my interview

iOluropo04:
Please how long does it take them to contact you and give you a date for your interview after your 221g?

JaySterling:
Hi guys. I travelled to the US on the 20th of May 2024 and came back to Nigeria on the 7th of August 2024
Purpose of trip was vacation


Now it’s January 2025 and I wanna travel for another vacation again. Would this raise red flags at the port of entry ?

I’m actually honestly going for vacation

I’m rich and don’t work for anyone. So I can afford my trip.

Would the immigration officer assume that I’m traveling or visiting the United States too much??

Adaeze24:
They contacted me about 10days after my first interview to come in for a follow-up interview. I didnt get any 2219 slip or anything. infact after my first interview the officer told me my visa was approved. Only to get a mail to come in for a follow-up. In the mail I wasn't asked to bring anything to the embassy, just the mail inviting me to come for a follow-up.