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Godfave:
Did you recently get one? Just curious as to whether or not this policy is in full effect. I learned some folks are still getting

Its 3 months single entry for kon immigrant visas

que4:
I feel it’s criminal for someone to pay for visa fee and only then do you see that the earliest date in Lagos (as of today) is October.

If people could see the dates, half of the applicants would do a double take and not proceed. This is wild sh*t to be honest.

If you are yet to pay, select Abuja. You can get dates there in October, next month.

mercytripletz:
Hello everyone.

My Account has been showing USER INACTIVE.
My verification link expired before I got to see it, and I have been unable to access the account.

I had previously gotten my F1 visa approved through this same account a few years back, and later another visa category application, for which I didn't attend the interview. So, that makes two.

I need to get a visa to the U.S soon, and I have tried all sorts of things to get a new verification link. I have sent emails to nigeria@usvisaappt.com, I have reset my password many times, and even used the chat button on the website, all to no avail.

Since April!!

Has anyone been in this situation before? How did you resolve it, please? I really urgently need this account because I am meant to travel soon.

Thank you, and God bless.

Efetobore1980:
Hello.

AVITS amentum was introduced in the year 2024 , so if you say you have used the account or profile in securing your visa few years back then you are definitely writing about old profile.

You may elaborate by sending the screenshot of the page you are writing about. But i will recommend you open a new avits profile if the issue persist. Your profile can always be merged on request. 👍

mercytripletz:
Thank you very much for your reply. Here is a screenshot of what I was talking about

Efetobore1980:
Send email to the embassy via your registered email which you used when opening the profile. Follow the attached instructions very well and choose the post where you applied last ie Lagos or Abuja.

Be certain to copy avits amentum in the email

CC: nigeria@usvisaappt.com

Thats the only solution, otherwise you will have to open a new profile.

Efetobore1980:
@Que

I feel your concern but i wont label it as criminal because that is the only avenue the U.S government can use in protecting you and i and our families from the plans of the evil perpetrators.

Apart from security issues, USA is still in the top-5 countries of the world that almost everyone wanted to visit, hence you will voluntarily clap your hands for the consular officers if you are opportuned to get the figure of how many applicants they attend to in one hour not to talk of in 1-week. That is why you will see the interviewing officers interchanging during your interviews.

Also go and do your research, presently the United States must be in Top 1 to 5 of the countries with the most hated and targeted by aggressive enemies , ipso facto, there is pressure on the U.S. government in the area of security for their citizens and others and as it stands, because of the USA advanced technologies, the major avenue anyone can luckily harm them is by stepping foot inside the country.

Can you now see just a few summary of why the U.S. embassies worldwide are using visa appointment delay in reducing work-load on their staffs and in doing background checks on criminals ?

As per any genuine traveler, you can always apply for Emergency Visa Appointment if you qualify regardless of your appointment date. 👍

que4:
I feel it’s criminal for someone to pay for visa fee and only then do you see that the earliest date in Lagos (as of today) is October.

If people could see the dates, half of the applicants would do a double take and not proceed. This is wild sh*t to be honest.

If you are yet to pay, select Abuja. You can get dates there in October, next month.

TheEnforcer:
H a ve you been to the US?

IjeObi:
Good evening.
Please, what do I need to take with me to the embassy for my visa interview?
It is a sponsored trip, so the person I'm visiting will pay for the trip.
Apart from my appointment confirmation letter, passport, and a regular passport, what else do I need to present? Do I need my bank statements?
@efetobore1980 could you help me with a list?
Thank you.

Efetobore1980:
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Well the general notion is that you won't need a document or visa officers doesn't ask for documents but that's a fallacy.

If your visa case is confusing or you are qualified by profile but the visa officer is doubting your conversation and you are asked to provide an evidence, but instead of providing the evidence you are looking like a puppet then your visa will be outrightly denied. If you are lucky, then you might be placed on 221g.

Ipso facto, I wont be able to give you a near accurate answer because i dont like to generalise. I have to know your profile , DS-160 info etc in order to determine what you actually need to equip yourself with. But i believe you can still receive some good generalised requirements from someone here or comb this thread from page-1 as it is well stored with any info you might be seeking , and that is if you dedicate your time to study it.

●▪︎ For example , are you visiting the person for pleasures , annual leave holiday , business purpose , wedding , negotiating a contract , visiting for facility tour etc ?

●▪︎ As per, If someone is your sponsor all you need to provide is your sponsor's financial commitment or evidence not your own bank statement, except if your sponsor has transfered all the funds into your account .

Note: Consular officers 65% of the time does not ask for documents because they dont rey on it but it is 100% advisable to go along with all the necessary requirements as recommend by the embassy. The visa games are changing 👍

IjeObi:
It's for a wedding, actually, and I'm going with my mum, but she already has her visa. I don't have the funds in my account. Apart from the bank statement, is there any other thing I need?

Efetobore1980:
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Well the general notion is that you won't need a document or visa officers doesn't ask for documents but that's a fallacy.

If your visa case is confusing or you are qualified by profile but the visa officer is doubting your conversation and you are asked to provide an evidence, but instead of providing the evidence you are looking like a puppet then your visa will be outrightly denied. If you are lucky, then you might be placed on 221g.

Ipso facto, I wont be able to give you a near accurate answer because i dont like to generalise. I have to know your profile , DS-160 info etc in order to determine what you actually need to equip yourself with. But i believe you can still receive some good generalised requirements from someone here or comb this thread from page-1 as it is well stored with any info you might be seeking , and that is if you dedicate your time to study it.

●▪︎ For example , are you visiting the person for pleasures , annual leave holiday , business purpose , wedding , negotiating a contract , visiting for facility tour etc ?

●▪︎ As per, If someone is your sponsor all you need to provide is your sponsor's financial commitment or evidence not your own bank statement, except if your sponsor has transfered all the funds into your account .

Note: Consular officers 65% of the time does not ask for documents because they dont rey on it but it is 100% advisable to go along with all the necessary requirements as recommended by the embassy. The visa games are changing 👍

Efetobore1980:
Onile
That page was only telling you that you did not have any previous payment history with AVITS amentum and that if you think you have any previous payment you can verify.

Anyways, click on proceed to payment (as indicated in the attached) and the page will take you to the next section where you will choose your payment option. 👍

Layeeee:
Hello all,

Thank you in advance for your responses.

I have my wedding coming up in the US in April and I really want my mom to attend. She has been denied 3 times already. The third time she mentioned she was going for my wedding and tourism. The problem is she has 3 children here and we believe it’s one of the reasons they’ve denied her. She still works as a teacher in Nigeria and she has a business too. Please any advise on what we can do differently? I plan on adding wedding invitation card and a letter of invitation as part of the documents for her to take there.


2. If I start the DS160 now, can I choose a date in maybe Feb or March next year, so that the 3 months start on time for the wedding? Or should I wait until closer to that date to start DS160? I’ve seen people saying they got October dates. Or should I try to get an early date now and if she gets it, just do a renewal later on?

Please help. Thank you.

Layeeee:
Hello all,

Thank you in advance for your responses.

I have my wedding coming up in the US in April and I really want my mom to attend. She has been denied 3 times already. The third time she mentioned she was going for my wedding and tourism. The problem is she has 3 children here and we believe it’s one of the reasons they’ve denied her. She still works as a teacher in Nigeria and she has a business too. Please any advise on what we can do differently? I plan on adding wedding invitation card and a letter of invitation as part of the documents for her to take there.


2. If I start the DS160 now, can I choose a date in maybe Feb or March next year, so that the 3 months start on time for the wedding? Or should I wait until closer to that date to start DS160? I’ve seen people saying they got October dates. Or should I try to get an early date now and if she gets it, just do a renewal later on?

Please help. Thank you.

crownfame012:
I just checked ur profile and saw u started the processing for mama Dec last yr
And she was denied 3 times in less than 10 months

Can you provide a summary of how the interview went
Or a question they asked her that might have looked like the reason for the denial

And does it mean all her children aren't in Nigeria

And what efe said about how you guys immigrated



One more thing if the wedding is next yr April as you said and her purpose of going to the US was for your wedding (her third interview). Isn't that too far. Cos the consular might think if you have a 3 months visa and the occasion isn't till next yr why are you going now.



Or maybe the wedding was postponed

Layeeee:
The wedding was postponed when she couldn’t get it. 3 denials was over 3 years, not 10 months. The first two times, she was trying to come for graduation. Her children, one is a permanent resident and two are students. All legal, no issue with status. Questions were is she traveling with anyone? Why is she traveling? Where is she going? If she has travelled anywhere else before. She answered all truthfully. She has only been to Tanzania and Morocco

Layeeee:
The wedding was postponed when she couldn’t get it. 3 denials was over 3 years, not 10 months. The first two times, she was trying to come for graduation. Her children, one is a permanent resident and two are students. All legal, no issue with status. Questions were is she traveling with anyone? Why is she traveling? Where is she going? If she has travelled anywhere else before. She answered all truthfully. She has only been to Tanzania and Morocco

crownfame012:
Well the only thing I see could be wrong is what they're seeing on their system about her(DS-160 or previous records of her) because no one actually knows what they're seeing on their system, and they asked who is she going with which is not so common and since she didn't add that anyone would be going with her on her DS-160. Cos she has every right to go to her child's graduation or wedding (most importantly)


Or maybe they fear she might not return because all her kids or family are in the US and she has nothing to return to over here.

Layeeee:
The wedding was postponed when she couldn’t get it. 3 denials was over 3 years, not 10 months. The first two times, she was trying to come for graduation. Her children, one is a permanent resident and two are students. All legal, no issue with status. Questions were is she traveling with anyone? Why is she traveling? Where is she going? If she has travelled anywhere else before. She answered all truthfully. She has only been to Tanzania and Morocco

VisaZest:
Hello,

I can understand your frustration after multiple denials.

A few things I would recommend:
1. Fill her DS-160 and book her appointment for a date that is closer to the wedding date. An interview date that is too early means visa validity will expire before the wedding. Too late means you run the risk of being unable to find interview dates close to your wedding.
2. She needs more interview prep. The interview is just as important, if not more important than the DS 160. Those 3-5 minutes at the window make a significant impact on your visa decision. Your invitation letter and all supporting documents may not be checked. Prepare as if you don't have documents and speak as if you don't have documents (to communicate the merits of your case). Do mock interviews using likely questions to assess and improve your mum's responses.
3. A number of people have mentioned immigration intent. This is 100% true- the US assumes all applicants want to immigrate and it is your responsibility in that interview to prove you have more reasons to return home to Nigeria than to stay in the US. That said, no matter the question asked, her responses must point back to her home ties. For example if ask why she is traveling, she should mention the wedding then the fact that she can only take 2 weeks off from her business because she has pending client jobs to deliver or she needs to return to Naija to care for her husband and other children (use whatever ties applies in her case). This also brings the question- what's the length of trip you filled in the DS-160?
3. Be proactive about volunteering the right information especially what is not in your DS-160. While you do not want to overtalk, the goal is to give them the necessary information to help them see you as someone who has more to do in Nigeria than to be stuck abroad illegally. For example, if asked about how she makes a living- I run a hair salon which I launched 10 years ago that has 15 staff and serves 300 customers monthly with an annual revenue of 100m. This answer shows the magnitude of your work and the fact that your economic circumstances in Nigeria are great and you do not need to run away from home. This is a much stronger response than responding with "I am a business owner, I run a salon".
4. Create a list of key highlights she needs to communicate and help her weave that into any question she is asked.
5. Given her history of 3 denials, she may need to start her next interview with a statement about what has changed since her last application. There may not be any significant changes but she can politely mention that she believes she didnt communicate "1,2,3" well at her last application and would like to opportunity to share them better today. This helps the new visa officer give her at least a chance because someone who has been denied multiple times would struggle to overcome those denials and the visa officer would trust the decision of his/her colleagues who decided before.

All the best!

nairabase:
Greetings to the experts on U.S. visas!

I would appreciate some advice.

I am a first-time applicant and looking to visit the US next year for vacation and to attend the FIFA World Cup.

I have a decent travel history to Europe and Asia, with a stable job and a good salary, and strong family ties.

I have no intention to remain in the US after my visit. I would appreciate advice on how best to prepare for my interview and prove my intentions to return.

What kind of documents should I go with?

Do I need to provide booked tickets, return flight booking, and hotel reservations?

Thank you for your time and response.

TORNADO86:
Hello everyone..

Please i need a little help...
i have my interview in Abuja next week Monday.... i want to ask if it's possible for me to fill another DS-160 and have it submit tomorrow cause i think there are some information on the previous one that i might not remember anymore... (its been over a years since i filled the DS 160).

Also, i want to ask if anyone has done a successful B1/B2 visa recently from Abuja ? if yes please i will appreciate if the person can brief me on what to expect on Monday