LadyGuinivere:
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Na una 2 follow go the place?

abeg how he wan take know my name sef and application details if he is so sure I was denied, I didn't know we had a visa officer on here, he is just being a huge idiot, abeg I have work to do.

LadyGuinivere:

Ok. I stated I didn't understand u well so apologies.
What of the other points? Sort them out

Thank you so much @ LadyGuinivere, the only difference the the application i submitted is my past work experience and my last name which i didn't fill in the old one, and the reason was because the first one i submitted is that i made mistake in my name, and i use the ds 160 number the one i made mistake on to book appointment and there is no way to change it, then i contacted the booking center and the asked me to get a new number so the can update it in my appointment system which the didn't do it and i went on with the old one, in all information i submitted 2 ds 160 form to the America embassy one Lagos and one Abuja, the one that was use to interview me was the one i submitted in Abuja not the Lagos ds 160, but today i check my appointment system and i saw the new one in my profile, i wish to apply again can i use the information in the new ds 160 form or the old one, ?

LadyGuinivere:

If I may point out some points from some of your posts
1. In one you asked if you could change details in your application. That begs the question 'did u do this is your present application?'
2. You have asked several times when to reapply, if 2-3 months is ok. My answer is there is no time frame for reapplication, rather when your circumstance has changed materially.
3. If I got this correct, you said u had a 3 month leave? Leave for 3 months? Which company gives 90 days leave apart for maternity leave.
4. Now of course if u combine No. 1 (where I don't know the details of your previous application) and No.3 the VO was right to ask how u got the job. He most probably went to verify details and denied u after your story did not check out.
Until you are honest with yourself and sort out the issues in your last 3 applications, reapplying this time is a waste of time.
Out of curiosity, what does the company u work for do?

@LadyGuinivere My last 2 application was 2008 and it was a lady i meet oneline that sent me letter of invitation i was denied and the embassy was asking for the lady to come so we can go together and she was afriad, i have lost her contact since 6 years ago, and this 3 application was a conference , i sent document that covers my transportation, accomdation, food, and others, even the man America international passport page, what can be my problem of denied ?

Atom make I answer u ist. Amen ooooo! May God prosper u ytoo

Chloe. Hmm. Why you de answer attn seekers?

I jump and pass this ...

Onto the next

Bebeto sorry bro. Both applications have material differences, so different eh! Nwanne e go take mercy and honesty on your part o! Let us call a spade a spade, if d work experience was different , na lie u lie. If u no put one name on one form put for the other, na wash be that. And oyibo no like wash.
This is my last advice on thiis matter. Sit it out for a bit. That means wait for a while. Get a valid reason to visit the US. Start the interview by pointing out that u misrepresented on so so so and so application and hope for the best

Can someone see on this link where it says USA visa interview can be cancelled and rescheduled as much as someone wants. Is this correct pls ? See the link..http://www.immihelp.com/us-visa/appointment-faq.html

Gud morning guru's. I have a question to ask concerning my ds160 form. Actually there's a place that says "Monthly Income in Local Currency (if employed)" I'm self-employed and how should I do these part? Should I do the calculation of the amount earn monthly and state it there. Or click does not apply. Help!

Isjaymoh:
Gud morning guru's. I have a question to ask concerning my ds160 form. Actually there's a place that says "Monthly Income in Local Currency (if employed)" I'm self-employed and how should I do these part? Should I do the calculation of the amount earn monthly and state it there. Or click does not apply. Help!

Put the Estimated amount you earn monthly! Do not click does not apply.

Cheers.

Good pm my fellow nairalanders, I just want to give God all the glory and also show my sincere gratitude to everyone here my interview was today and it went well, I was granted my visa today on a virgin passport.

sexycat:
Good pm my fellow nairalanders, I just want to give God all the glory and also show my sincere gratitude to everyone here my interview was today and it went well, I was granted my visa today on a virgin passport.

Congratulations... As you have scale through the interview, so shall you walk past like a breeze at POE By His grace.

My bro amen ooooo, na today I know say people want run for 9ja,desperation was much on pple' face o enough we are sorry im just hearing but on my side na God win o

vallyofpeace:


Congratulations... As you have scale through the interview, so shall you walk past like a breeze at POE By His grace.

kunzak:
dear VO,

myself and family recently got our non immigrant visa a fews weeks back then the plan was to go for vacation in July but something came up at work which i have to supervise and i cant allow my wife and two kids go on thier own as this is their 1st time of travelling.

i have two options:

1. Wait till september and go alone as my kids will be back in school by then and cant skip school to travel.
2. wait till April next year and go as a family when everyone hopefully should be on vacation again.

people had told me that if non of us travel at the initial stipulated time ( july 2015) as filled in our form we may be denied entry and any period we intend to enter the US.

is it true? and will any of the options stated above cause a problem at the port of entry?

kunzak,

You won't be denied entry to the United States because you weren't initially able to travel when you had planned to do so, but you should expect to do some explaining when you arrive at the port of entry. I can't advise you on which travel option to take, but neither will necessarily be a bad thing unless it looks like you intentionally lied during your interview simply as a means of obtaining a visa.

9jaStar:


I'm not a Visa Officer but this sounds like someone who just wants to go to the USA at all costs.

First off, this is an annual conference, which means you should have known about it way before now and applied for a visa ahead of schedule.

Two, If this conference is all you really want to go for, then there would be no need to travel to the USA anymore since you can't find a date. You can wait for next year's conference, or until you have another event that you'd like to attend.

Trying to now change from one conference to another throws up a red flag. And I'm willing to bet you'll be denied. For the first conference, because it's past the date.

For the second, because it's smacks of desperation.

My advice to you (and this is my opinion, not expert advice) would be to contact the embassy and put a hold on your application so you can use the visa fee for a future application. Or simply attend the interview, explain to the visa officer that your interview came too late for the conference and you'd like to withdraw the application. I don't know if that will count for something at your next interview, but I'm pretty sure it won't hurt.

I was in a similar situation with another country. Applied for a visa for a major event. It took them a fair few weeks to process the visa. The day after the event ended, they were still processing. I simply went in, closed my application and withdrew my passport as there was no further need for me to travel.

I'm sure this is not what you want to hear. But unless you have other plans in mind and not just this conference, this is as good as it gets

This is some sound advice - using a conference as an "excuse" to get into the United States is not a very wise choice. Even if you somehow manage to convince the VO on the day of your interview, you are still going to face some scrutiny at the port of entry. The majority of folks who get turned around at the border stated that they were simply going to the US for a conference.

Be honest about your intentions and you will have a better chance of getting into the US. If you are going to visit your friends and family - THAT IS FINE!

thegreengooner:



What do you mean by modification?

You can't be talking about God's grace and favour when you present false information and fake documents. Scaring the visa applicant off the application is actually us doing him a favour. Unless you know what the agent has filled in on your DS160 and can verify that all the information is correct, you are halfway to a denial and possible ban from the Consulate.

It's really not about God's grace and favour. A lot of it is whether you are actually qualified. Part of it is how you present yourself during the interview. All of it is determined by U.S. law.

That's how we are trained to adjudicate each interview.

My sage advice (as a VO!) is to fill out your own applications and be honest. Not receiving a visa does not reflect negatively on you - some folks just aren't qualified under U.S. law at the time of application. Misrepresenting yourself, though, could result in a permanent ban from the United States.

LadyGuinivere:

True that.
We only give opinion. But my point is, some folks ask for advise, get it and then refuse to take it. And get denied.
For example, in this forum if u read back you see tons and tons of avice thus 'don't use agents' or 'be honest'
But they go and come back with denials.
Now. If I may. I am a christian and believe in favour BUT God himself is a GOd of order and when a basic requirement is required, God no de do ojoro.
Again, IMO visit visa is for grooving and not a do or die affair. I believe God spends more time on world peace, poverty , securing jobs to feed the family and the propagation of the kingdom. (My opinion remember)
#scaringoff? Where a person has no visible home ties, advice to sit it out till a change occurs is candid and good advice.
But hey! Favour to all!

If you aren't qualified, you aren't qualified.
Maybe you lie and get through the interview - and then maybe you get caught at the border and get arrested for misrepresntation.

Better to be honest and get denied because you aren't qualified, in my opinion.

Not to mention, the VOs are savvy on a lot of the "tricks" that the agents use and the fake stamps that get placed in passports. I have had to turn away candidates that might otherwise be qualified because they had fake stamps that an agent put in their passport. That is a permanent scar that they will carry on their record now.

LagosNIV:


It's really not about God's grace and favour. A lot of it is whether you are actually qualified. Part of it is how you present yourself during the interview. All of it is determined by U.S. law.

That's how we are trained to adjudicate each interview.

My sage advice (as a VO!) is to fill out your own applications and be honest. Not receiving a visa does not reflect negatively on you - some folks just aren't qualified under U.S. law at the time of application. Misrepresenting yourself, though, could result in a permanent ban from the United States.

Thank you for saying this again.

Lots of wise nd reasonable advise just dished out. But will people take it?

Lady G i'm posting this here as you instructed but am making the long story short.

LagosNIV

I applied with my wife and kid earlier this year and were both denied.

Myself, my wife and my kid traveled to South Africa last year however while in South Africa we obtain Swaziland visa but we didn't get the chance to travel there because the visa came out late and we had to get back to Nigeria!

In 2013 i traveled to Benin, Togo and Ghana!

So basically i have traveled to South Africa, Benin, Togo, and Ghana, but as a family we have only visited South Africa!

Due to my ignorance about US application, i told one stupid agent to fill our DS-160 for us.
He booked the appointment before filling the form however he later completed the form just 2 days before our Interview!

He then printed the application form for me to see and study. Upon seeing it i noticed an error.

In my travel history he filled (1.) South Africa (2.) Swaziland (3.) Ghana (4.) Togo (5.) Benin,
like i have stated earlier, we didn't go to Swaziland but we have the visas on our passport respectively!

Fast Forward to our Interview, the VO asked where we have traveled to as a family and i responded with South Africa.

The VO Flipped through my passport ( she would have see on her system that i filled Swaziland and i didn't mention if i have been there, and while flipping through my passport she would see Ghana, Togo, Benin stamp and South Africa visa and stamp while she will only see Swaziland Visa and wont see any stamp!

We were denied the Visa and she handed us the 214b paper.

We are planning to reapply very soon and obviously i wont state Swaziland in my travel history for the last five years!

My question now is Hope this wont affect me during our Next Interview because the VO would see that Swaziland was stated in our previous application.

Please LagosNIV and the gurus in house what do you think i should do in this situation.

Thanking you in advance!

sexycat:
Good pm my fellow nairalanders, I just want to give God all the glory and also show my sincere gratitude to everyone here my interview was today and it went well, I was granted my visa today on a virgin passport.

Congrats dear.. I'm soo happy for you. it shall be permanent IJN. Could you please share your transcript with us here.

ediz:
Lady G i'm posting this here as you instructed but am making the long story short.

LagosNIV

I applied with my wife and kid earlier this year and were both denied.

Myself, my wife and my kid traveled to South Africa last year however while in South Africa we obtain Swaziland visa but we didn't get the chance to travel there because the visa came out late and we had to get back to Nigeria!

In 2013 i traveled to Benin, Togo and Ghana!

So basically i have traveled to South Africa, Benin, Togo, and Ghana, but as a family we have only visited South Africa!

Due to my ignorance about US application, i told one stupid agent to fill our DS-160 for us.
He booked the appointment before filling the form however he later completed the form just 2 days before our Interview!

He then printed the application form for me to see and study. Upon seeing it i noticed an error.

In my travel history he filled (1.) South Africa (2.) Swaziland (3.) Ghana (4.) Togo (5.) Benin,
like i have stated earlier, we didn't go to Swaziland but we have the visas on our passport respectively!

Fast Forward to our Interview, the VO asked where we have traveled to as a family and i responded with South Africa.

The VO Flipped through my passport ( she would have see on her system that i filled Swaziland and i didn't mention if i have been there, and while flipping through my passport she would see Ghana, Togo, Benin stamp and South Africa visa and stamp while she will only see Swaziland Visa and wont see any stamp!

We were denied the Visa and she handed us the 214b paper.

We are planning to reapply very soon and obviously i wont state Swaziland in my travel history for the last five years!

My question now is Hope this wont affect me during our Next Interview because the VO would see that Swaziland was stated in our previous application.

Please LagosNIV and the gurus in house what do you think i should do in this situation.

Thanking you in advance!

ediz,

As a policy, we don't provide information on specific cases - that being said, there could be a number of reasons (that you haven't even considered) as to why you didn't receive a U.S. visa. Inconsistencies between your application and statement are one key reason (and this is one of the reasons that we don't recommend any applicants go to an agent), but visa officers are also trained to look at your situation in your country of residence, your stated intent for going to the United States, your previous travel history, your financial situation, and a number of other factors.

If you are concerned about this, then you can explain your situation at your next interview. I recommend you look at your situation fully and try to assess whether or not other aspects of your interview also played a part in the decision.

Thank You very much for your response, its really helpful and appreciated!

LagosNIV:



ediz,

As a policy, we don't provide information on specific cases - that being said, there could be a number of reasons (that you haven't even considered) as to why you didn't receive a U.S. visa. Inconsistencies between your application and statement are one key reason (and this is one of the reasons that we don't recommend any applicants go to an agent), but visa officers are also trained to look at your situation in your country of residence, your stated intent for going to the United States, your previous travel history, your financial situation, and a number of other factors.

If you are concerned about this, then you can explain your situation at your next interview. I recommend you look at your situation fully and try to assess whether or not other aspects of your interview also played a part in the decision.

LagosNIV:


you can explain your situation at your next interview. I recommend you look at your situation fully and try to assess whether or not other aspects of your interview also played a part in the decision.

I really love the above. People always find it difficult to admit to past wrongs. Meanwhile the records speak for itself
Cc Bebeto

ediz:
Thank You very much for your response, its really helpful and appreciated!

@ediz i wil suggest u post ur full transcript,we wil b able 2 no if there are other factors dat led 2 ur family visa denial apart frm d issue of travel history. Shalom

Hello Ralphlauren in peep mode. Do we also get a FACTA lecture?

LadyGuinivere:
Hello Ralphlauren in peep mode. Do we also get a FACTA lecture?

Hehehehehehhehehehe I didn't know I had so many fans

Anyway, you lot are safe

LadyGuinivere:
Hello Ralphlauren in peep mode. Do we also get a FACTA lecture?

. Gud day, house. Please I have a question to ask, In a situation were your confirmation number in the DS- 160 form did not correspond with the number at the " Appointment confirmation page number. Is anything wrong with the Form filled or is that acceptable for your interview!

testional:
. Gud day, house. Please I have a question to ask, In a situation were your confirmation number in the DS- 160 form did not correspond with the number at the " Appointment confirmation page number. Is anything wrong with the Form filled or is that acceptable for your interview!

update the confirmation no on your appointment page to your current DS160 confirmation no or else you won't be allowed to be interviewed

LadyGuinivere:
Thanks a zil Zelinjo
These are the inconsistencies
Manager slash Marketing manager slash owner of the company slash marketing manager of the subsidiary but yet unable to provide documents to suPport the ownership of the parent company.
Not a huge suprise he was asked how he got the job. Oyibo confuse small come comot to go laugh ist. The holes in the story...

Ok. Let's move a step further, how can one found a company and be the marketing manager?
How can you supposedly own the company yet answer that you are funding yourself yet you are going to make you 'a better worker'?
Nwanne if na me be the VO, apart from the bouncing, the notes I'll make on your application eh...

lmao lady g u funny die.

adewoleray:
Can someone see on this link where it says USA visa interview can be cancelled and rescheduled as much as someone wants. Is this correct pls ? See the link..http://www.immihelp.com/us-visa/appointment-faq.html

that site is for Indians!

iRyan:
that site is for Indians!

Chai!

Babe a far? Haff you reached the home of the brave?

LadyGuinivere:

Chai!

Babe a far? Haff you reached the home of the brave?

hahaha no o, our ship wreck I manage survive

chloe7:
abeg how he wan take know my name sef and application details if he is so sure I was denied, I didn't know we had a visa officer on here, he is just being a huge idiot, abeg I have work to do.

lol abeg no waste ur time for person like dat. e don tey o! where u de since?

iRyan:
update the confirmation no on your appointment page to your current DS160 confirmation no or else you won't be allowed to be interviewed

. @ iRyan, thank you for the information. I will just do that. I appreciate.