pinkup15:
pls ooo has this ever happened to anyone
my DS 160 form refused to ask for past employment history. it only asked for present employment. am female, 34yrs & single. i haven't stopped worrying

2. a friend is applying for b1/b2 and will use for vacation & birthing and will declare at the embassy. now issue is she does v. small businesses and has a registered business name. the bank account for the business does not experience frequent transactions at all. some payments are as cash, some to her personal account. her hubby is the sponsor of the trip. should she state she is into business OR just say unemployed.
if she states business, hope VO wont be asking for her tax returns etc

thank you

State business as "SOLE TRADER" unregistered which VO understands
and sponsor as husband with his bank account.

pinkup15:
pls ooo has this ever happened to anyone
my DS 160 form refused to ask for past employment history. it only asked for present employment. am female, 34yrs & single. i haven't stopped worrying

2. a friend is applying for b1/b2 and will use for vacation & birthing and will declare at the embassy. now issue is she does v. small businesses and has a registered business name. the bank account for the business does not experience frequent transactions at all. some payments are as cash, some to her personal account. her hubby is the sponsor of the trip. should she state she is into business OR just say unemployed.
if she states business, hope VO wont be asking for her tax returns etc

thank you

1. DS160 for male and female differs in terms of the questions asked.

2. From reading transcripts on here , they will not ask for tax returns from the business, they can ask her the nature of the business. For b1/b2 visa they don't rely on documents to show proof of ties.

Hello folks, i wish to know if it is a red flag to self sponsor one's trip for a conference in USA,i wish to attend a conference which i came across when i was researching online,i have saved enough to cover my trip,because i have been wishing to visit America for tourism purpose for a while as well... I don't want to lie in my application,if not can do without mentioning the conference on my DS 160 form and just state i am going for tourism only. But i want to be honest as possible. Just want to know if i will be shooting myself on the leg if i mention i will be sponsoring the trip.I have paid for the conference already and with what i have been reading online,one's company must be the one sponsoring the trip if it is conference related...I am an engineer.

[quote author=mrkhaynoni post=37325722]@ imperialebony
I corrected the error on the ds160 by filling another for, getting a new confirmation no with barcode.

I then mailed a scanned copy of my new form, a scanned copy of my old confirmation page, a scanned copy of my appointment barcode page, and a scanned copy of my passport data page to support-nigeria@ustraveldocs.com. And I explained what happened in a brief note and also outline the fact that I want them to reconcile my new confirmation code with my old appointment form.

I then followed it up by calling the CGI customer care no 014406218

It took like a week with repeated calls.

I hope this helps![/this is quite helpful. Many thanks! ]

Good day guys, please how many years of working experience is ok to use for B2 visa (visit), I have about 1yr and 8 month working experience, hope is ok...... I have previous working experience shaa, like four different jobs but mentioned only d last previous experience and also should I put my social security number in the space provided for social security number on the Ds160 since I'm applying for visitor visa this time..... I know my questions are not really difficult to know just want to be sure cus my last visa form was filled by an agent in Malaysia...

Just a reminder - three American VOs and Oluwaseun P of 99.3 NigeriaInfo FM will be answering your questions live and giving some simple ProTips about obtaining a U.S. visa on Friday, August 28th @ 12 noon.

https://plus.google.com/events/c21kfgf7raio6u0539vn0d8i10o

focusBB:
Hello folks, i wish to know if it is a red flag to self sponsor one's trip for a conference in USA,i wish to attend a conference which i came across when i was researching online,i have saved enough to cover my trip,because i have been wishing to visit America for tourism purpose for a while as well... I don't want to lie in my application,if not can do without mentioning the conference on my DS 160 form and just state i am going for tourism only. But i want to be honest as possible. Just want to know if i will be shooting myself on the leg if i mention i will be sponsoring the trip.I have paid for the conference already and with what i have been reading online,one's company must be the one sponsoring the trip if it is conference related...I am an engineer.

Self-sponsoring for a conference isn't a red flag. Failing to include that information though could definitely prompt some greater scrutiny during the interview, and that shouldn't be the first time we are hearing about the conference.

Ivanko:
Good day guys, please how many years of working experience is ok to use for B2 visa (visit), I have about 1yr and 8 month working experience, hope is ok...... I have previous working experience shaa, like four different jobs but mentioned only d last previous experience and also should I put my social security number in the space provided for social security number on the Ds160 since I'm applying for visitor visa this time..... I know my questions are not really difficult to know just want to be sure cus my last visa form was filled by an agent in Malaysia...

@ivanko ur workin period is o.k 2 apply,mak sure d data u wil file on ds160 dose not contradict d previous 1,am surprise dat dere is agent in malaysia,may God safe us frm all dis fake agent dat was rampant evrywhere in d world,peace

mrkhaynoni:
So this is to appreciate the whole house for all their help.
I had my interview last week and it was a breeze! I have studied the forum from last year december till d very moment of my interview. And it really saved me from dashing out my money to an agent.

Though I panicked when I made an error on my DS160 but God took control and it was rectified on time.

My visa class was b1/b2
Profile
male
Below thirty
Work in health sector
Married
Employed for 2yrs+
Salary a lil less than 200k
Previous travel hx to italy and france
A genuine but unused SA visa
No kids yet
Conference was fully paid for.


Transcripts to follow shortly

@mrkhaynon,congrat.we ar expectin ur maraculous transcript,which of d 2 address did u use 4 u.s point of contact? Hotel adress or conference adress,congrat again,peace

Pls I want to process a US visiting visa how do I go about it

ajigiteri:
Pls I want to process a US visiting visa how do I go about it

Read back through this section and visit the US visa website for information.

This question is asked too many times for a detailed reply every time.

Hhhhhhhhnmmmmmmmmmmnnnnnnn it's on.

Goddey1975:
@ivanko ur workin period is o.k 2 apply,mak sure d data u wil file on ds160 dose not contradict d previous 1,am surprise dat dere is agent in malaysia,may God safe us frm all dis fake agent dat was rampant evrywhere in d world,peace

Yaaaa but it was a real agent for student work and travel programs, the filling of DS160 form and other stuffs was included in the exchange visa package and I got d visa but twice.

Goodmorning house, please how much is required as basic travel allowance BTA for someone in B1/B2 visa ?. Thanks

Goodmorning house, please how much is required as basic travel allowance BTA for someone on B1/B2 visa ?. Thanks

Goodmorning house, please how much is required as basic travel allowance BTA for someone on B1/B2 visa ?. Thanks

lovito:
Goodmorning house, please how much is required as basic travel allowance BTA for someone on B1/B2 visa ?. Thanks

Google or your account officer in your bank can answer this question. Do for yourself what u can. Let others help u when u can't slove the issue

Hello guys, I have been a silent reader in the travel section not only on this thread. You guys are doing a great job here kudos!
I got an invite for my cousin's wedding in May and I booked an appointment in June for today.I was at the US embassy in Lagos for my interview and am so grateful to God and you guys that I was granted the VISA.
I did not use an agent, have never traveled out of Nigeria before,my take home salary is just 100k and am single.
From my experience today, I think all you need at the US embassy is your confidence, the VO did not asked me for any document not even the wedding invitation.

My interview was for 8am thou I got there 5 mins after cos of the traffic.

Here is my transcript:

Me: With my charming smile I said Hello, good morning
VO: Good morning, please let me have your passport
Me: I gave it to him with my data page
VO: where are you going in the Us?
Me: .......in Georgia for my Cousin's wedding
VO: types on his system
VO: Please your finger prints
Me: I did that
VO: You are going for whose wedding?
Me: My cousin's
VO: Have you ever traveled out of the country?
Me: with a smile I said "No, its gonna be my first time"
VO: Where do you work?
Me: I work as ....... in ......company
note I earn 100k which I stated in my form but I didnt mention that to him, am sure he must have seen it on his system cos he kept on typing and looking at his system
VO: How long have you been working with this firm?
Me: one and half yrs
VO: How many weeks are you staying in the US
Me: 3 weeks
VO: Are you married?
Me: with a smile I told him am single but engaged (I had an engagement ring on my fourth finger)
VO: kept on typing and then said I have approved your visa, please pick up your passport on Monday.

I am so happy, thank you all.

mimik2:
Hello guys, I have been a silent reader in the travel section not only on this thread. You guys are doing a great job here kudos!
I am so happy, thank you all.

A good example that if you have very strong ties to home, and present yourself as honest.
Even a first timer can be given a visa.

Honesty wins every time.

Goddey1975:
@ivanko ur workin period is o.k 2 apply,mak sure d data u wil file on ds160 dose not contradict d previous 1,am surprise dat dere is agent in malaysia,may God safe us frm all dis fake agent dat was rampant evrywhere in d world,peace

I don't know why I find this post hilarious lol... oh I think I know why now lol

mimik2:
Hello guys, I have been a silent reader in the travel section not only on this thread. You guys are doing a great job here kudos!
I got an invite for my cousin's wedding in May and I booked an appointment in June for today.I was at the US embassy in Lagos for my interview and am so grateful to God and you guys that I was granted the VISA.
I did not use an agent, have never traveled out of Nigeria before,my take home salary is just 100k and am single.
From my experience today, I think all you need at the US embassy is your confidence, the VO did not asked me for any document not even the wedding invitation.

My interview was for 8am thou I got there 5 mins after cos of the traffic.

Here is my transcript:

Me: With my charming smile I said Hello, good morning
VO: Good morning, please let me have your passport
Me: I gave it to him with my data page
VO: where are you going in the Us?
Me: .......in Georgia for my Cousin's wedding
VO: types on his system
VO: Please your finger prints
Me: I did that
VO: You are going for whose wedding?
Me: My cousin's
VO: Have you ever traveled out of the country?
Me: with a smile I said "No, its gonna be my first time"
VO: Where do you work?
Me: I work as ....... in ......company
note I earn 100k which I stated in my form but I didnt mention that to him, am sure he must have seen it on his system cos he kept on typing and looking at his system
VO: How long have you been working with this firm?
Me: one and half yrs
VO: How many weeks are you staying in the US
Me: 3 weeks
VO: Are you married?
Me: with a smile I told him am single but engaged (I had an engagement ring on my fourth finger)
VO: kept on typing and then said I have approved your visa, please pick up your passport on Monday.

I am so happy, thank you all.

congrats. Please is ur cousin a US citizen or marrying one. 2. How many years did they give u eventhough u intend spending 3weeks. 3. If u spend more than the 3weeks, would it affect ur chance of obtaining Visa again. Thanks

Hi. My hubby and i have different confirmation letters/ds160s. Will we be interviewed together or separately?

Hi. Any female Nairalander in Atlanta Georgia in October? PM me and let's plan together.

agbajesaid:
congrats. Please is ur cousin a US citizen or marrying one. 2. How many years did they give u eventhough u intend spending 3weeks. 3. If u spend more than the 3weeks, would it affect ur chance of obtaining Visa again. Thanks

Thanks.

I don't know how many years cos am yet to pick up my passport. My cousin is a US citizen marrying a Nigerian.

mimik2:


Thanks.

I don't know how many years cos am yet to pick up my passport. My cousin is a US citizen marrying a Nigerian.

ok. Thanks

Goddey1975:
@ivanko ur workin period is o.k 2 apply,mak sure d data u wil file on ds160 dose not contradict d previous 1,am surprise dat dere is agent in malaysia,may God safe us frm all dis fake agent dat was rampant evrywhere in d world,peace

Lmao @ bolded. Dude, you are die hard! Odiegwu!

visit the bank. its 4000usd PTA maximum u can buy. they will ask for ur nigerian passport containing the visa & ur travel ticket

lovito:
Goodmorning house, please how much is required as basic travel allowance BTA for someone on B1/B2 visa ?. Thanks

mimik2:
Hello guys, I have been a silent reader in the travel section not only on this thread. You guys are doing a great job here kudos!
I got an invite for my cousin's wedding in May and I booked an appointment in June for today.I was at the US embassy in Lagos for my interview and am so grateful to God and you guys that I was granted the VISA.
I did not use an agent, have never traveled out of Nigeria before,my take home salary is just 100k and am single.
From my experience today, I think all you need at the US embassy is your confidence, the VO did not asked me for any document not even the wedding invitation.

My interview was for 8am thou I got there 5 mins after cos of the traffic.

Here is my transcript:

Me: With my charming smile I said Hello, good morning
VO: Good morning, please let me have your passport
Me: I gave it to him with my data page
VO: where are you going in the Us?
Me: .......in Georgia for my Cousin's wedding
VO: types on his system
VO: Please your finger prints
Me: I did that
VO: You are going for whose wedding?
Me: My cousin's
VO: Have you ever traveled out of the country?
Me: with a smile I said "No, its gonna be my first time"
VO: Where do you work?
Me: I work as ....... in ......company
note I earn 100k which I stated in my form but I didnt mention that to him, am sure he must have seen it on his system cos he kept on typing and looking at his system
VO: How long have you been working with this firm?
Me: one and half yrs
VO: How many weeks are you staying in the US
Me: 3 weeks
VO: Are you married?
Me: with a smile I told him am single but engaged (I had an engagement ring on my fourth finger)
VO: kept on typing and then said I have approved your visa, please pick up your passport on Monday.

I am so happy, thank you all.

Congrat,dis is devine favour,but d vo was nice.

Hello house.
I have a B1/B2 visa.
I've been to US 4 times.
However, I want to go for a 3 months course.
Does a 3 months course qualify for student F1 visa or I can go on my visiting visa.

Thanks.

kcheerful:
Hello house.
I have a B1/B2 visa.
I've been to US 4 times.
However, I want to go for a 3 months course.
Does a 3 months course qualify for student F1 visa or I can go on my visiting visa.

Thanks.

Found this online.

The B-1/B-2 visa may be used by for foreign visitors to take a short, recreational course of study during a visit to the U.S.

If you are traveling to the U.S. primarily for tourism, but want to take a short course of study that is recreational and the course is less than 18 hours per week, you may be able to do so using a B-1 or B-2 visa. Examples of short courses study include cooking classes, language classes and art classes .

If your course of study is 18 hours or more a week and is not for recreational purposes , you will need to apply for an F-1 visa.

You can send them an email so you're absolutely certain which visa category your course falls into. If it's not recreational, i think you'll need to apply for an F-1 Visa.

Here is my transcript
V.O : good morning
Me : good morning

VO: where are you going
Me: san diego, california

VO: are u a doctor?
Me: yes

VO: how much is ur salary
Me: ******

VO: how long have u been practicing
Me: said the exact duration in months

VO: do u av anyone in the US?
Me: no

VO: do u av family here
Me: yes ( mentioned them)

VO: are you married?
Me: yes

Vo: kids?
Me: no

VO: ok, ur visa is approved, .......

Na so God do am o

OBSERVATIONS
1) ur socioeconomic status matters alot
2) dress the way u want to be addressed because ur dressing will give even you! Confidence.
3) pay attention to your ds160! see it this way, ds160 is the theory exam, the interview is the oral exam.
4) be honest, so u dont av to have a good memory and u can be confident of reapplying even with an initial refusal
5) plan adequately and logically, let it be obvious why u deserve the visa
6) pray! Pray!! Pray!!!
7) repeat no 6!

It is well. Anyone travelling 15sept holla! God bless us all