Hi Officer,

I will like to seek you advice on what type of visa to apply for as i will be visiting my wife who is a Lawful Permanent Resident of the United State.

I will be visiting to spend my leave days at work with her since we just got married this month and she will be returning to the state.

Kindly advice the type of visa to apply for and other neccesary document that will be required.

Warm Regards,
Olusola.

Hello VO,
My name is Oshin Gbenga, I have been to USA embassy in Lagos to apply for my F1 visa and have been denied twice in November and December 2015 respectively, I was denied under section 214b.
I once applied for a b1 visa in 2013 to attend my organizations annual convention (National Association of Seadogs) but was denied, at that time when I applied the name of my wife was Titilope Adeola Oshin, but she later died in 2013. I remarried in 2014, and while applying for my f1 visa in 2015, I changed my spouse name to Oshin Olajumoke.
Please VO, I will like to know if this is a reason for my denial.
If this could be a reason for denial, then kindly advise on how to prove to the consulate that the reason for the change of spouse name was the death of my late wife, as my interviewer never asked anything concerning this.
Our plan was for her to later apply for a B1 visa to visit me later in the year since she won’t be accompanying me to USA.
Thank you.

HELLO VO

A FRIEND OF MINE WAS INTERVIEWED AT US EMBASSY ABUJA ON 30TH NOVEMBER 2015 IN OTHER TO ATTEND A MEDICAL CONFERENCE IN US ON 11-12 DECEMBER 2015 AND THE VISA WAS APPROVED BUT PASSPORT WAS NOT DISPATCHED EVEN AS AT THIS MOMENT,AFTER SENDING MAIL TO SUPPORT A LINK WAS GIVEN TO TRACK THE VISA AND HERE IS THE RESPONSE FROM IT

" Your visa case is currently undergoing necessary administrative processing. This processing can take several weeks. Please follow any instructions provided by the Consular Officer at the time of your interview. If further information is needed, you will be contacted. If your visa application is approved, it will be processed and mailed/available within two business days.'

Though he has applied for similar conference for Feb 1-5,2016 from the same organization and book for hotel but US embassy is yet to call and the travelling document will be expiring 6th JUNE 2016,please kindly give your candid opinion.

1.what might delayed an approved visa till date when form was filled by the applicant?

2.should we mailed them to ask for the reason?

3.should he travel to abuja?

Thanks for your assistance



THANKS

Thanks VO for the enlightenment. I have plan to apply for b1b2 visa next months but have no travel history. I have a niece who is a US citizen with her husband but do not primarily intend to visit her. I only wish to spend two weeks on tourism. Would my no travel history be a barrier for visa issuance?

The consular accent cost me the interview today, I couldn't understand what she was saying and when i asked her to come again, she just said I didn't qualify for media visa instead of her to speak with more clarity

Good Morning Sir/ Ma,
Please I have a question, had submitted my family ds-160 forms but just discovered that our middle name appears first on the DS 160 confirmation page instead of first name as it appears on the int'l passport. For example DANJUMA GARBA SHEU Instead of DANJUMA SHEU GARBA on the passport but we have corrected it on the profile, and receipt but we have not pick a date for interview. Hope we have no problem or we need to consult desk officer?. Thanks

deji79:
Guy,

Next time you are going to the embassy, go with your family.

Family vacation........



[Quote author=franktalk007 post=41072966]Dear Abuja NIV team,

Please what could have gone wrong? I attended my interview on 8th December, i was denied base on flimsy excuse.

Here is the summary of my interview;

Q1. Why would u like to visit US at this time? I am visiting US to attend my cousin (mentioned his full name) graduation ceremony at Grambling state university and the event is coming up 18th Dec 2015

Q2. What do you for work? I work with xyz bank as bla bla

Q3. How long do you wanna stay in US? Just 2 weeks

Q4. When is your take off date? I will take off Dec 14th and return 28th

Q5. Are you married? Yes, i am happily married

Q6. Do you have kids? I have two lovely daughters

Q7. Why would you like to spend your Xmas with Cousin and leave your family behind? remember Xmas comes once in a year? Then i said myself and family already agreed that i go and return to spend new year here just to honour my cousin invitation.

****Then he handed over a green letter to me and my passport. But before he did, he touched the white and change his mind to the green because i can see inside his cubicle

When is the earliest time i can re-apply as a new year begin and i will be planning on my next year leave early enough?

Hello deji79,

We can handle the questions, thanks. But counseling someone to lie about their purpose of travel is horrible advice.

Regards,
Abuja NIV Team

Phemmie72:
Dear Consular Officer,

Merry Christmas to you.

Please, I need your advice.

I had applied to US embassies for visiting twice but, I was denied and advised to reapply. A very close friend of mine in the US wants me to come visit his family. Though, I applied alone then but, now with my family. I am self employed with petroleum products' marketing as nature of my business.

My close friend (US Citizen) is suggesting that he should send the invitation letter to my wife this time for the entire family (5 of us) for her to use her vacation period for us to come over to the US early next year 2016. My wife has been working with Federal Government of Nigeria for over 7 years hence, we do not have any problems with all her official documentations including vacation letter. My personal company documents are also intact too to support the application.

Do you advise that we go ahead with the above plan or how best would you advise us to go about it? I have a well funded account I can present as the sponsor for the family trip, my close friend is willing to provide all the supporting documents as well.

I await your advice.

Thanks.

Hello Phemmie72,

1) Consular Officers never advise people to reapply at the window after a refusal. Ever. Saying that on your application or at your interview damages your credibility. If you were qualified, we would have issued. You were deemed unqualified. You may be allowed to reapply but we certainly aren't telling you to or advising that course of action.

2) If you were found to be unqualified for a B1/B2 visa, we strongly discourage you from applying applying again unless you feel your circumstances have changed. Read the letter you were given. Is your life different now than at your last refusal? You must do what you believe is right.

3) Invitation letters are not required to visit the United States. Having friends or family there neither hurts nor helps your application. YOU have to qualify for the visa.

Regards,
Abuja NIV Team

JoyPaulLaw:
I need candid advise. My sch resumes 2nd Jan. but unfortunately I was unable to schedule an earlier date for appointment. I have been through a lot in the hands of the agents who helped me. Pls what should I do as regards the admission. Is it possible to write to school for extension? If Yes, pls how do I go about it?

Hello JoyPaulLaw,

Talk to your school if you need an extension.

Regards,
Abuja NIV Team

Udiboy:
Dear Officer,

I intend to invite my 3 siblings for my daughters bday early Feb.
This is their 1st niece and all man is too excited to meet her.

They are 2 boys aged 25 and 27 and 23 year old girl.
Girl is in final year pharmacy and 2 boys are post NYSC looking for better job but currently running popsy's business!

I applied for my parents in Jan and they got 2 years visa. They came for 2 months in feb when I had a baby and left hurriedly lol. Cold was too much !

My problem now is"
1."what are the chances of them getting a visa for a visit?
2. Should I request a group interview for them or Everyman on his own?
3. I don't want dem to burn 150k applying & traveling and not getting a positive result.

Pls, advice!
Thank you

Hello Udiboy,

1) We don't give odds. This isn't a rowdy gambling hall; it's a matter of applying US visa policy. However, if you don't think they're qualified, you probably should tell them NOT to apply. The mere fact that you're asking on here and sharing your concern about "burning" money indicates you have doubts.
2) We don't do group interviews anymore so they'll just apply as individuals though they can interview together if they are all blood siblings.

Regards,
Abuja NIV Team

olusola009:
Hi Officer,

I will like to seek you advice on what type of visa to apply for as i will be visiting my wife who is a Lawful Permanent Resident of the United State.

I will be visiting to spend my leave days at work with her since we just got married this month and she will be returning to the state.

Kindly advice the type of visa to apply for and other neccesary document that will be required.

Warm Regards,
Olusola.

Hello olusola009,

If you are only going to visit, a B1/B2 is the appropriate visa. If you are going to live with her, she will need to file an immigrant petition. The only documents required for a B1/B2 are your passport and confirmation page.

Regards,
Abuja NIV Team

gbengaoshin:
Hello VO,
My name is Oshin Gbenga, I have been to USA embassy in Lagos to apply for my F1 visa and have been denied twice in November and December 2015 respectively, I was denied under section 214b.
I once applied for a b1 visa in 2013 to attend my organizations annual convention (National Association of Seadogs) but was denied, at that time when I applied the name of my wife was Titilope Adeola Oshin, but she later died in 2013. I remarried in 2014, and while applying for my f1 visa in 2015, I changed my spouse name to Oshin Olajumoke.
Please VO, I will like to know if this is a reason for my denial.
If this could be a reason for denial, then kindly advise on how to prove to the consulate that the reason for the change of spouse name was the death of my late wife, as my interviewer never asked anything concerning this.
Our plan was for her to later apply for a B1 visa to visit me later in the year since she won’t be accompanying me to USA.
Thank you.

Hello gbengaoshin,

First, whenever you are completing your online application, it is important to enter any other names you have gone by in your life. Not doing so would look like purposeful misrepresentation of aliases.

Second, feel free to share that information if you make the decision to apply again. HOWEVER, if you have been found ineligible twice in the last two months, it is unlikely the adjudication and its outcome will change unless your circumstances have.

Third, I'm not sure why your wife would need a visa to visit you if you yourself do not have a visa?

Regards,
Abuja NIV Team

zollar4life:
HELLO VO

A FRIEND OF MINE WAS INTERVIEWED AT US EMBASSY ABUJA ON 30TH NOVEMBER 2015 IN OTHER TO ATTEND A MEDICAL CONFERENCE IN US ON 11-12 DECEMBER 2015 AND THE VISA WAS APPROVED BUT PASSPORT WAS NOT DISPATCHED EVEN AS AT THIS MOMENT,AFTER SENDING MAIL TO SUPPORT A LINK WAS GIVEN TO TRACK THE VISA AND HERE IS THE RESPONSE FROM IT

" Your visa case is currently undergoing necessary administrative processing. This processing can take several weeks. Please follow any instructions provided by the Consular Officer at the time of your interview. If further information is needed, you will be contacted. If your visa application is approved, it will be processed and mailed/available within two business days.'

Though he has applied for similar conference for Feb 1-5,2016 from the same organization and book for hotel but US embassy is yet to call and the travelling document will be expiring 6th JUNE 2016,please kindly give your candid opinion.

1.what might delayed an approved visa till date when form was filled by the applicant?

2.should we mailed them to ask for the reason?

3.should he travel to abuja?

Thanks for your assistance



THANKS

Hello zollar4life,

Let's start with the big question: WHY ARE YOU YELLING?

1) There are many reasons that applications undergo mandatory administrative processing.
2) You should certainly contact us and ask what the situation is, we apologize for the inconvenience.
3) No. Unless we asked him to come to Abuja, please don't spend time and money coming here. Drop an email at ConsularAbuja@state.gov

Regards,
Abuja NIV Team

Chuksyno:
Thanks VO for the enlightenment. I have plan to apply for b1b2 visa next months but have no travel history. I have a niece who is a US citizen with her husband but do not primarily intend to visit her. I only wish to spend two weeks on tourism. Would my no travel history be a barrier for visa issuance?

Hello Chuksyno,

Prior travel is not a requirement for visa approval. However, lying about travel or adding fake stamps to your passport could get you arrested. Just be honest and explain the situation to the interviewing officer.

Regards,
Abuja NIV Team

cantona2015:
The consular accent cost me the interview today, I couldn't understand what she was saying and when i asked her to come again, she just said I didn't qualify for media visa instead of her to speak with more clarity

Hello cantona2015,

Sorry to hear our accents got in the way. I have it on good authority, though, that your application and interview were evaluated thoroughly and you were deemed unqualified at this time for an "I" visa.

Regards,
Abuja NIV Team

adefas:
Good Morning Sir/ Ma,
Please I have a question, had submitted my family ds-160 forms but just discovered that our middle name appears first on the DS 160 confirmation page instead of first name as it appears on the int'l passport. For example DANJUMA GARBA SHEU Instead of DANJUMA SHEU GARBA on the passport but we have corrected it on the profile, and receipt but we have not pick a date for interview. Hope we have no problem or we need to consult desk officer?. Thanks

Hello adefas,

I would just explain the situation during your intake.

Regards,
Abuja NIV Team

abujaniv:


Hello adefas,

I would just explain the situation during your intake.

Regards,
Abuja NIV Team

You mean I should just explain the situation during our interview?

Thanks for your reply.

1). I am sorry. I didn't mean to quote anybody or that somebody told me but, I was trying to refer to it as included in the refusal letter that I may re-apply if I decided to. Thank you for the clarification.

2). Yes, my life is very much different now than at my last refusal and my circumstances have greatly changed positively

3). Thank you for clarification on the invitation letter

I would work towards the family application when we would all be available for the vacation. I would appreciate your advice on any personal and family requirements I may need for the application.

Regards




Hello Phemmie72,

1) Consular Officers never advise people to reapply at the window after a refusal. Ever. Saying that on your application or at your interview damages your credibility. If you were qualified, we would have issued. You were deemed unqualified. You may be allowed to reapply but we certainly aren't telling you to or advising that course of action.

2) If you were found to be unqualified for a B1/B2 visa, we strongly discourage you from applying applying again unless you feel your circumstances have changed. Read the letter you were given. Is your life different now than at your last refusal? You must do what you believe is right.

3) Invitation letters are not required to visit the United States. Having friends or family there neither hurts nor helps your application. YOU have to qualify for the visa.

Regards,
Abuja NIV Team[/quote]

[quote author=tmangrenadier post=41552456][/quote]

Dear VO,

I am in the United states currently finishing my bachelors program in chemistry. I have not renewed my F-1 visa since I came. However, I have been pursuing my studies full time. I graduate in may 2016 and I plan to go unto graduate studies in chemistry (pHd) in the fall of 2016. I plan to return home because I have missed my family so much before I can leave for graduate school. I have a couple of questions if you do not mind.
1. Will my non-renewal of the F-1 visa impede my getting another one for my graduate studies?
2. Are there any other concerns my situation might pose to the consular officer?
3. Since every admitted prospective pHd student in the school i applied to, have their tuition waived, will i still need to show evidence of financial support as I would have without the school support?
Thank you so much.

hi visa officer, am a naturalized us citizen. mum visited in 2011 but her visa has expired. she plans to visit this year. do i need to send her an invitation letter and my paystub or thats not necessary. didnt file any I130 for her yet. thanks

Hello V.O,compliments. Pls what do I tale along to the collection centre to retrieve my passport?thanks for your continuous help.

Happy new year VO.
I have the following concerns,
1. Is it possible for anyone to pick up my passport without my consent?
2. What do I do if I find out that someone in DHL is playing pranks with my Passport pick up?
3. How long does a passport stay at DHL before it is retuned to the embassy and what do you do to get your passport retrieved?

,

VO,
Sir, I got admitted into a Masters programme in Michigan for fall 2016 but I will use my maternal uncle as my sponsor,
1) I hope the difference in last names don't hinder my application as I intend to explain he has always sponsored my education.
2) I have previous travel experience as a language student in Russia, will that count?
3) I am engaged with 2 kids but not yet married is that proof of sufficient ties home?

Thank you in anticipation.

Hi vo,pleas I have a little problem in filling the DS 160 form...i'm engaged, and ask to fill my marital status..but I can't find engaged in the column,what i'm seeing is married,single,divored and other... please I really don't understand the meaning of other in the marital status column..wen I filled in other..i was asked to explain..and I said i'm engaged..dont know if I am right....

tmangrenadier:


Dear VO,

I am in the United states currently finishing my bachelors program in chemistry. I have not renewed my F-1 visa since I came. However, I have been pursuing my studies full time. I graduate in may 2016 and I plan to go unto graduate studies in chemistry (pHd) in the fall of 2016. I plan to return home because I have missed my family so much before I can leave for graduate school. I have a couple of questions if you do not mind.
1. Will my non-renewal of the F-1 visa impede my getting another one for my graduate studies?
2. Are there any other concerns my situation might pose to the consular officer?
3. Since every admitted prospective pHd student in the school i applied to, have their tuition waived, will i still need to show evidence of financial support as I would have without the school support?
Thank you so much.

Hello tmangrenadier,

1) As long as you stayed in status and did not leave the United States, it shouldn't be an issue.
2) Did you do something bad that we should know?
3) Showing evidence of that waiver would be helpful.

Regards,
Abuja NIV Team

lindaayim:
hi visa officer, am a naturalized us citizen. mum visited in 2011 but her visa has expired. she plans to visit this year. do i need to send her an invitation letter and my paystub or thats not necessary. didnt file any I130 for her yet. thanks

Hello lindaayim

No, all she needs is her passport and confirmation page for the interview.

Regards,
Abuja NIV Team

omotolani22:
Hello V.O,compliments. Pls what do I tale along to the collection centre to retrieve my passport?thanks for your continuous help.

Hello omotolani22,

Please read the form you were given when your visa was approved.

Regards,
Abuja NIV Team

lansha2006:
Happy new year VO.
I have the following concerns,
1. Is it possible for anyone to pick up my passport without my consent?
2. What do I do if I find out that someone in DHL is playing pranks with my Passport pick up?
3. How long does a passport stay at DHL before it is retuned to the embassy and what do you do to get your passport retrieved?

Hello lansha2006,

1) No, they would need a proxy form in order to pick up your passport.
2) We'd like to know if you think there is mischief afoot at DHL. Please email us directly at ConsularAbuja@state.gov
3) Passports stay at DHL until you pick them up.

Regards,
Abuja NIV Team