Hello Nairalanders,

VO here. We are continuing to see people appear at the Embassy and Consulate for an interview with DS-160 information that differs from their appointment confirmation. This is a friendly reminder that:

• The DS-160 non-immigrant visa application confirmation number used to schedule visa interviews must match the application confirmation page that is brought to the interview. Applicants who do not meet these criteria will not be interviewed and will have to purchase a new fee receipt to book another appointment. This includes families – make sure that the DS-160 information matches the appointment information for every family member, even young children.

• Full instructions on how to make an appointment for a non-immigrant visa interview are available on our website: http://nigeria.usembassy.gov.

• Applicants with existing appointments should contact the CGI Call Center at +234 0144 06218 to make any necessary changes.

We believe this change will make application processing faster and more efficient, and we thank you for your attention.

Compliments of the season,
U.S. Mission to Nigeria

Good day Sir &happy holidays.

I had a baby in the US(on a Visa for the specific purpose ) recently but now back in Nigeria.
My medical bills were fully paid and letters of zero indebtedness obtained. Please assist with the below enquiries.
1)Do I need to schedule an appointment with the embassy to update/notify that all bills were paid?

2)If yes to the above, please assist with steps and information required for the update.

Thank you.

Good day, please does this new rule apply to immigrant visas (K1) or its only non-imigrant visas that this new rule applies to? when i booked my interview, i didnt see anywhere it asked me to but DS160 barcode number, instead i was asked for "prioroity date".
Please does this rule affect k1 visa applicants? thank you very much

abujaniv:
REMINDER FROM THE EMBASSY AND CONSULATE

Hi NL,

Just a reminder, effective next Monday, the U.S. Mission to Nigeria will require that the DS-160 non-immigrant visa application confirmation number used to schedule visa interviews match the application confirmation page that is brought to the interview.

Applicants who do not meet these criteria will not be interviewed and will have to purchase a new fee receipt to book another appointment.

Full instructions on how to make an appointment for a non-immigrant visa interview are available on our website: http://nigeria.usembassy.gov.

Applicants with existing appointments in December and beyond should contact the CGI Call Center at +234 0144 06218 to make any necessary changes.

Good luck to you all!

port1976:
VO,
I applied for B1/B2 Visa through dropbox on Dec 17th. 2014. I checked application status online but found " Your visa is undergoing NECESSARY administrative processing......" Please can you tell me more about statement above. Am concerned beacuse i meant to travel on January 3rd,2015 for training at my employer headoffice. Please note that i was there in Dec, 2013 and April, 2014.
I have been issued H3 and B1/B2 visa before and never overstayed, they were well utilized and no conatct with security offcials . Three things have changed between now and previous application: 1. I visited Saudi Arabia in October, 2014, 2. I have Angola work visa ( 2013 and 2104) 3. I changed my job to another better company within the same industry.

Visa issued. Thanks for opportunity even if there is no comment from VO.

abujaniv:


This is OK. A B1/B2 is merely a combination visa that can be used for either B1 or B2 purposes of travel. Which purpose of travel you're intending should become clear during your interview.

Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year in advance VO.
I have a younger brother who got his B1/B2 VISA December 2012 to attend a conference. All members of the group got VISAs as well including his wife who was his fiancee at that time. After they got married his wife went to the USA to deliver this year(about 4 months ago).
Though they are not planning to visit the USA anytime soon, but will visit before the end of next year for vacation, can they go ahead and renew their VISA ASAP so they can travel anytime they are ready.
Are they qualified for drop box since their status have changed, viz;
1. they have both changed jobs
2. they are now married (even though his wife has not changed her maiden name)
3. they now have a son (delivered in the USA)
4. purpose of travel is different(vacation)
5. if they have to apply now, they only have less than 500,000 naira in their account(in my brothers account).
6. they are no longer members of the group through which they applied.

if they decide to renew, should they apply together as a family or individually since the wife has not changed her name officially. Is it important to attach photocopies of supporting documents via drop box renewal.

I hope to get a reply soon.
thanks

what do you advise they do because the VISA has just expired. They don't want their application to fail.

abfas:
abfas:
I..my hubby and kids applied for Usa and we were denied...dey stated we shld change circumstances cos we haven't travelled as a family b4...
Now.we v planned to go to dubai for d xmas and reapply....what other tin shld be put in place and also applying alone with d kids......

Hello,plz am yet to get a response from you
To add, we v bn to dubai for d xmas( just me and d kids). If we decide to apply for US,( still just me and d kids), are there high chances of getting d visa

good day VO,
I got a B1/B2 visa that has expired and i want to renew it via the dropbox service. After filling my DS160, i started to fill out my application form for the dropbox, but i logged in with my old profile for the previous visa. i noticed i cannot change my passport number as my old passport expired in 2013. what do you advice? should i create a new profile? or just go ahead with the application using the old expired passport but submit both passports at the dropbox center?
thank you for your response.

Good morning VO, pls I have never traveled out before, my US fiancée is sending fiancée visa to me, does my inability to travel before affect my possibility to get the visa ? Thanks in advance

jeanny:
Good day Sir &happy holidays.

I had a baby in the US(on a Visa for the specific purpose ) recently but now back in Nigeria.
My medical bills were fully paid and letters of zero indebtedness obtained. Please assist with the below enquiries.
1)Do I need to schedule an appointment with the embassy to update/notify that all bills were paid?

2)If yes to the above, please assist with steps and information required for the update.

Thank you.

Good day. You do not need to schedule an appointment to update the Embassy that your bills were paid. Please just bring in your receipts if you come in the future.

princessedo:
Good day, please does this new rule apply to immigrant visas (K1) or its only non-imigrant visas that this new rule applies to? when i booked my interview, i didnt see anywhere it asked me to but DS160 barcode number, instead i was asked for "prioroity date".
Please does this rule affect k1 visa applicants? thank you very much

Non-immigrant visas only.

port1976:


Visa issued. Thanks for opportunity even if there is no comment from VO.

Congratulations!

DebateNigeria:


Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year in advance VO.
I have a younger brother who got his B1/B2 VISA December 2012 to attend a conference. All members of the group got VISAs as well including his wife who was his fiancee at that time. After they got married his wife went to the USA to deliver this year(about 4 months ago).
Though they are not planning to visit the USA anytime soon, but will visit before the end of next year for vacation, can they go ahead and renew their VISA ASAP so they can travel anytime they are ready.
Are they qualified for drop box since their status have changed, viz;
1. they have both changed jobs
2. they are now married (even though his wife has not changed her maiden name)
3. they now have a son (delivered in the USA)
4. purpose of travel is different(vacation)
5. if they have to apply now, they only have less than 500,000 naira in their account(in my brothers account).
6. they are no longer members of the group through which they applied.

if they decide to renew, should they apply together as a family or individually since the wife has not changed her name officially. Is it important to attach photocopies of supporting documents via drop box renewal.

I hope to get a reply soon.
thanks

what do you advise they do because the VISA has just expired. They don't want their application to fail.

It is up to them how they apply using drop box. Together or separately will not affect their application either way. In addition, no supporting documents are required.

abfas:


Hello,plz am yet to get a response from you
To add, we v bn to dubai for d xmas( just me and d kids). If we decide to apply for US,( still just me and d kids), are there high chances of getting d visa

We don't comment on individual cases. Good luck!

weconsult:
good day VO,
I got a B1/B2 visa that has expired and i want to renew it via the dropbox service. After filling my DS160, i started to fill out my application form for the dropbox, but i logged in with my old profile for the previous visa. i noticed i cannot change my passport number as my old passport expired in 2013. what do you advice? should i create a new profile? or just go ahead with the application using the old expired passport but submit both passports at the dropbox center?
thank you for your response.

You should call the Call Center at 01 440 6218 for advice on filling out the DS-160.

Pls is NYSC a tie to your country? What should you present in case asked.

dear VO, happy new year,
please my wife had a 2 years USvisa that was issued early last year 2014. she did not travel with it again as she was down with sickness. she traveled in june and had a c session ,also she developed a DVT on her right leg due to complications.she used the visa again in october for a check up visit.
the embassy cancceled her visa in november when she took her other kids for an interview on the account of lieing to the vo that she was not pregnat at the point of her interview in january.
although she wrote to the embassy in may when it became obivous that she needs medical attention abroad n the replied in the affirmative.
what can we do now, as she is still on drugs(xarelto) and needs to see the cadiovascular interventionist for a follow up

Hello VO,

Wishing you and everyone on this forum a prosperous new year.

Question 1
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Please i understand that Nigerians that apply for US visas are usually given 2 year multiple visas. But in my case i was given a 1 year multiple visa which i find strange. Kindly explain the possible reasons for issuing out a one year visa to a nigerian that applied from Nigeria.
Although my passport was supposed to expire in one year, can that be the reason?

Question 2
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Kindly clarify if i can apply for expedited visa appointment? I was denied a B2 visa on Dec 1, 2014. This is because if i wait for the next available date i would have exceeded 36 weeks for air travel for pregnant women.

Thanks in advance for your response.

Dear Visa Officer

I have a duaghter who has been admitted to study in one of the adventist colleges in texas starting in january 2015.she is a minor of 15yrs of age.i have two questions sir
1.Can I be allowed to accompany her for Iinterview though we both have different appointment date
2. Can I request for expedited appointment as the school requested that parents should accompany the minors to participate in the orientation program

I wait for your response sir/ma

Okey79:
dear VO, happy new year,
please my wife had a 2 years USvisa that was issued early last year 2014. she did not travel with it again as she was down with sickness. she traveled in june and had a c session ,also she developed a DVT on her right leg due to complications.she used the visa again in october for a check up visit.
the embassy cancceled her visa in november when she took her other kids for an interview on the account of lieing to the vo that she was not pregnat at the point of her interview in january.
although she wrote to the embassy in may when it became obivous that she needs medical attention abroad n the replied in the affirmative.
what can we do now, as she is still on drugs(xarelto) and needs to see the cadiovascular interventionist for a follow up

Your wife will need to schedule another appointment and explain her circumstances to the officer. Good luck.

SisiOlu:
Hello VO,

Wishing you and everyone on this forum a prosperous new year.

Question 1
-------------
Please i understand that Nigerians that apply for US visas are usually given 2 year multiple visas. But in my case i was given a 1 year multiple visa which i find strange. Kindly explain the possible reasons for issuing out a one year visa to a nigerian that applied from Nigeria.
Although my passport was supposed to expire in one year, can that be the reason?

Question 2
------------
Kindly clarify if i can apply for expedited visa appointment? I was denied a B2 visa on Dec 1, 2014. This is because if i wait for the next available date i would have exceeded 36 weeks for air travel for pregnant women.

Thanks in advance for your response.

You do not qualify for an expedited appointment if you have been refused in the last six months. You can schedule for the next available time, however. Good luck!

Hello Everyone,
Ok so I have plans to study in the US. And before I go any further, one thing to note in my case is that my husband is a permanent resident of the US. I also want to note that hes' attained this status for only about Six months. We got married at the registry when he visited Nigeria last month and plan to do both traditional and church weddings by his next visit in three months.
I'm(we) just wondering, If I succeed through the admission process of the institution I intend going to... and note in my visa application that my husband is resident in the states, with the conditions I have mentioned above I have a feeling that this would either be good for my application or just kill it.
Please advice me on how to make this work. Your input would be invaluable and of immense help.

Thanks in advance.

Please house I need urgent reply.
My sister is inviting my mum and dad for omugwo(visiting visa) She is a US permanent resident.Her baby is due next month but thier interview is this Friday in Abuja.
Mumsy is a teacher while popsy is retired.
What are the supporting documents they need from my sister and for themselves.
Pls HELP.
Thanks op

Gooday Mr,
I had like to know if some applicants that irregularities had being found on their previous application i.e presenting fake stamps on thier passport , can have a chance to re-present their application with clear explanations? And also, i think much awareness should be made on the site.

Hello VO,
I hope you are having a great day!
I am currently residing in the United states. Long story short Came here and studied engineering and currently working. My company sponsored my green card and am also currently doing my Masters.

My little sister applied to Park university in Missouri and was denied visa Twice. I really don't know why she was denied visa and i will love to know at least to know what to do next time. She has the government scholarship sponsorship and school fees for 4 years paid out in full in a Voucher.

VO asked her If she is planning to change to another school when she gets to the United states(Why the question). They asked her this question in both interview. In the second interview they asked a lot of questions about me. She went inside for a minute came back and told her that she is not qualified.

NOTE: She mistakenly forgot her i-20 at home in the second Interview but they were able to pull up her SEVIS in the computer.

I am really confused on the reason why they denied her twice. We are going to try again in the Fall.
Please any advice or further questions will be great!
Thanks and God bless.

Good day Visa Officer,
I really appreciate you for the good job your doing in here, God Bless always.
I am a Licensed Registered Nurse RN, and am getting things ready to apply for a US visa to go write my NCLEX Exam and practice there
after my CGFNS here, as a married person with two little kids
I don't know the kind of visa we should apply for as a family and the type of visa form we can use for it so that we won't be ask to go back and start anew, pls i need your professional advise.

thanks a whole lot

Ess:
Pls is NYSC a tie to your country? What should you present in case asked.

Many factors are taken into account when assessing ties, including prior travel, family, work and future plans. Good luck!

Udiboy:
Please house I need urgent reply.
My sister is inviting my mum and dad for omugwo(visiting visa) She is a US permanent resident.Her baby is due next month but thier interview is this Friday in Abuja.
Mumsy is a teacher while popsy is retired.
What are the supporting documents they need from my sister and for themselves.
Pls HELP.
Thanks op

Please note that supporting documents are not required. Your parents will need to demonstrate strong ties to Nigeria and a plan to return after the visit, but that is done when answering questions. They should be prepared to talk about their work/prior work, any previous travel (if applicable), family in Nigeria, and how they will pay for the trip, in addition to how long they plan to stay.

kayfuture:
Gooday Mr,
I had like to know if some applicants that irregularities had being found on their previous application i.e presenting fake stamps on thier passport , can have a chance to re-present their application with clear explanations? And also, i think much awareness should be made on the site.

Applicants are given a chance to explain themselves at the interview, and honesty is always the best policy.

cojoman2k5:
Hello VO,
I hope you are having a great day!
I am currently residing in the United states. Long story short Came here and studied engineering and currently working. My company sponsored my green card and am also currently doing my Masters.

My little sister applied to Park university in Missouri and was denied visa Twice. I really don't know why she was denied visa and i will love to know at least to know what to do next time. She has the government scholarship sponsorship and school fees for 4 years paid out in full in a Voucher.

VO asked her If she is planning to change to another school when she gets to the United states(Why the question). They asked her this question in both interview. In the second interview they asked a lot of questions about me. She went inside for a minute came back and told her that she is not qualified.

NOTE: She mistakenly forgot her i-20 at home in the second Interview but they were able to pull up her SEVIS in the computer.

I am really confused on the reason why they denied her twice. We are going to try again in the Fall.
Please any advice or further questions will be great!
Thanks and God bless.

We do not comment on specific cases, but student applicants should always be prepared to discuss their academic record so far and discuss what they want to study, why they chose the school they did, where else (if any) they applied, and present the results from any relevant exams (WAEC, SAT, GRE, GMAT). Students also need to overcome the presumption of immigrant intent, as do most other categories of applicants.

brightooooo:
Good day Visa Officer,
I really appreciate you for the good job your doing in here, God Bless always.
I am a Licensed Registered Nurse RN, and am getting things ready to apply for a US visa to go write my NCLEX Exam and practice there
after my CGFNS here, as a married person with two little kids
I don't know the kind of visa we should apply for as a family and the type of visa form we can use for it so that we won't be ask to go back and start anew, pls i need your professional advise.

thanks a whole lot

We don't give advice on visa categories on this forum, but you can visit the U.S. Visas page at http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english.html and use the "Visa Wizard" to determine the best visa for you.