Here is my question

I was refused visa two months ago to attend a conference. I am a pastor, and I serve in a Baptist Church, lecturer in Bible seminary. Right now, I am thinking of applying for a vacation visa with my daughter.

Why not with my wife?

She will be in school, writing her final paper, and also she is pregnant.

I know the outcome of visa approval is not predictable, I just want your insight and your contribution, if you were the visa officer that would interview me that day.

Looking forward to hear from you soon.

grabeconnie:
Here is my question

I was refused visa two months ago to attend a conference. I am a pastor, and I serve in a Baptist Church, lecturer in Bible seminary. Right now, I am thinking of applying for a vacation visa with my daughter.

Why not with my wife?

She will be in school, writing her final paper, and also she is pregnant.

I know the outcome of visa approval is not predictable, I just want your insight and your contribution, if you were the visa officer that would interview me that day.

Looking forward to hear from you soon.

Has ur circumstances change since d last application? Moreover, given that itt was two months ago u were denied d VO may sense desperation due to timing and purpose of visit. If u ask me, i'll say give it some time before u re apply

grabeconnie:
Here is my question

I was refused visa two months ago to attend a conference. I am a pastor, and I serve in a Baptist Church, lecturer in Bible seminary. Right now, I am thinking of applying for a vacation visa with my daughter.

Why not with my wife?

She will be in school, writing her final paper, and also she is pregnant.

I know the outcome of visa approval is not predictable, I just want your insight and your contribution, if you were the visa officer that would interview me that day.

Looking forward to hear from you soon.

First question is can you wait till she birth and travel together as family? since it's vacation
2) What you earn will matter at this stage
3) wait for at least 4 more months.

hello my people. how are we? so i got my visa. Glory be to God. the kain preparation i made hennn, no be small matter.
here goes my transcript.

ME: Good morning Maam
VO: Straight face (whether she answered me or not not sure but i didnt see her part her lips. lolll) Passport please.
(I passed the passport to her almost abt the same time she asked for it)
VO: Why do you wanna travel to the United States.
Me: i am traveling to attend a conference
VO: (Flipping through my passport and checking only God knows what on the computer at the same time) what do you do?
ME: i am a xxxxxx and also a professional xxxxxxx
(i paused a bit as she looked up for the first time, i thought she wanted to ask a question)
ME: (Continues) and i am a member of xxxxxxx
vo: member of what?
ME: i repeated it.
VO typing furiously and later passed me my white paper!!!!!!
me: thanks very much.

I prepared like i was going to write a test. i arranged my documents (conference reports, evidence of payment, my registration letter, visa letter, my schedule during the conference and lectures/meetings i wd be attending etc) and had all other documents to support my reasons, well arranged, including my CV.(dont laugh pls.lolll)(tho i know say they don't really believe in documents but then) I made my hair, my make up on point. (lolll) with my ko ko ko shoe. lolll. went online and read visa interview questions etc

I thank God for rewarding my preparations and i say thanks to everyone who has posted their transcripts (positive and negative). I gained alot from you all. Love you all.

a poster here was refused because his wife just put to bed. read back, his transcript shld be about last week. i suggest you wait a while.besides what has changed in your situation since yur last application?

grabeconnie:
Here is my question

I was refused visa two months ago to attend a conference. I am a pastor, and I serve in a Baptist Church, lecturer in Bible seminary. Right now, I am thinking of applying for a vacation visa with my daughter.

Why not with my wife?

She will be in school, writing her final paper, and also she is pregnant.

I know the outcome of visa approval is not predictable, I just want your insight and your contribution, if you were the visa officer that would interview me that day.

Looking forward to hear from you soon.

@iyaaliyah congrats ... Abuja or Lagos?

@seyewest, thank you
Lagos

OmoBendel24:

Yeah, another angle to it, that is why we always advise to ensure one's profile is updated before scheduling/rescheduling an appointment. If you are not conversant with a site, wisdom tells you to watch your every step therein. Do it yourself, follow instructions strictly!

N.B// Is this supposed to affect first timers too if they adhere to instructions? I don't think so.

This won't affect first timers.

hello huse pls i want to ask a question here.i apply for US tourist feb i went for interview march 3.i waa denied due to silly mistakes now things have changed.i want to apply nxtmth, hope no im wont be rejected again oh lol.

kossyprincess:
hello huse pls i want to ask a question here.i apply for US tourist feb i went for interview march 3.i waa denied due to silly mistakes now things have changed.i want to apply nxtmth, hope no im wont be rejected again oh lol.

Babe.first of all,you have to be patient while typing so that we can discern. Seems to me like you're still making the silly mistakes here again. Also,nobody can determine your odds of getting a US visa.

kossyprincess:
hello huse pls i want to ask a question here.i apply for US tourist feb i went for interview march 3.i waa denied due to silly mistakes now things have changed.i want to apply nxtmth, hope no im wont be rejected again oh lol.

Okay, what has changed?

[quote author=Phemorinho post=46799557]
Babe.first of all,you have to be patient while typing so that we can discern. Seems to me like you're still making the silly mistakes here again. Also,nobody can determine your odds of getting a US visa.[/quote my phone keypad is bad thats why.i said i went to US Embassy at Abuja for B2 interview on 3 march i was denied due to silly mistakes.now i want to apply again nxtmth.hope is not too early for me to apply?thats the question thanks

OmoBendel24:

Okay, what has changed?

a lot have changed,i made a mistake by filling 30k instead of cos i have my own biz i do get more than that amount a month. to avoid being questioned thats what makes to input the amount cos it was my first experience so i did not asked questions before filling in d income.but now im experienced now to face the second interview lol.

sugah:

Yea, the ties the VO is referring to might have just being cos of her biz, and I don't think the bolded is possible.
And its not even like she can cross over to canada just like that.

Who said?

Crossing to canada frm US is a piece of cake. Easier that blinking. All you need is to be stamped into US for 6mths, apply frm NY or California, go for biometrics, wait 3 to 4 weeks and u could b crossing land border frm NY to Niagara falls.

Thank me later

overlord77:


Calm down guys. This is nothing significant to fight over. I honestly did not think @worry meant your husband was living illegally in Canada, by his statement.

Do take it easy.
@LadyG, seyewest, you guys have been awesome here, maintaining sanity.

Does anyone know the cheapest n best airline to ORD or IAH, at the moment? This FX thing is screwing things up so badly.

Yes, Delta to IAH, 1.17m, only

nefertitiram:


Who said?

Crossing to canada frm US is a piece of cake. Easier that blinking. All you need is to be stamped into US for 6mths, apply frm NY or California, go for biometrics, wait 3 to 4 weeks and u could b crossing land border frm NY to Niagara falls.

Thank me later

Torr! What you just described is not 'just like that' na ....at least she would still need to apply for Canadian visa and her entry would be documented.
I have tried to cross to the other side to get a better view of the falls but was told id need a visa. So I know you can't just go across the bridge with a US visa.

[quote author=kossyprincess post=46799928][/quote]
In my own opinion, I think you should wait 6months o,so it won't seem like desperation.

Thank you Babbs45. IR5, is this the same thing as filing for green card?
Can you walk me through the process, I mean step by step please

babbs45:


I think you should file for her ( IR5 ). Did same for my mom. The process took almost a year.

Kbuddie:


Try God is good

Lmao . I was thinking peace mass transit. Yeye man!

Good morning house, my wife just gave birth in the US and she is back in Nigeria. Now, I just schedule an appointment for August this year to apply for myself an my first child on tourist ground. Pls help with your advise on our chances

Thanks

sugah:


Torr! What you just described is not 'just like that' na ....at least she would still need to apply for Canadian visa and her entry would be documented.
I have tried to cross to the other side to get a better view of the falls but was told id need a visa. So I know you can't just go across the bridge with a US visa.

Lolz! abi... Bt d process is shorter and easier than it is from 9ja whr its 52 working days of hypertension.
Plan it well sha! When nxt u r in US add 1mth of waiting time to apply. I hear Niagara is a beauty to behold

overlord77:


Lmao . I was thinking peace mass transit. Yeye man!

God forbid PMT! Just take Delta air line with stopover in ughelli.

armyofone:
Thank you Babbs45. IR5, is this the same thing as filing for green card?
Can you walk me through the process, I mean step by step please

I'm interested too o! As per 20 yrs time since my baby is almost 1yr old now. Lemme gather info down now. 20yrs is like a day in God's sight. Before you know it, she's already graduating from Stanford. How time flies

You want to leave your wife n newborn behind? A guy was refused on that ground. Btw, how old is the baby? Why not wait and go as a family. If I were the VO,I wnt be satisfied.

motoyo:
Good morning house, my wife just gave birth in the US and she is back in Nigeria. Now, I just schedule an appointment for August this year to apply for myself an my first child on tourist ground. Pls help with your advise on our chances

Thanks

motoyo:
Good morning house, my wife just gave birth in the US and she is back in Nigeria. Now, I just schedule an appointment for August this year to apply for myself an my first child on tourist ground. Pls help with your advise on our chances

Thanks

As long as birthing bills were satisfactorily handled (ability to have done this is even a plus), go alone for the Christmas holiday. Let your first child travel with mum when next she is traveling or all of you as a family after some good time has passed (not this August). Anyways, the child can also travel with you for Christmas sha, no be only im mama and the American go jus sabi America route jare. Just bind the spirit of rush-rush oh!

Goodmorning All, Just sharing my own experience with the VO.

VO:Goodmorning.
ME:Goodmorning Sir.
VO:May I have your Passports Please.
ME:Passed the passports to him.
VO:What are you going to do in the US?No smiles at all.
ME:Am going to Newyork & taking my family for vacation too.
VO:Where do you work?
ME:Bla Bla Bla.
VO:What do you do in your company?
ME:Bla Bla Bla.
VO:How long have you been working?
ME:I was employed so so date up till now would be 7yrs.
VO:Have you ever travelled before?
ME:Yes to the UK for Studies.
VO:What course?
ME:Bla Bla Bla.
VO:Typing so fast & paused,Are you a supervisor too.
ME:Yes.
VO:Looking at my wife, have you ever travelled out?
WIFE:NO.
VO:Do you work?
WIFE:No but am a homemaker.
VO:Took the 4 Passports, brought out the white paper and circled Isolo.

VO:Paused again and looked at me, You said you live in Port harcourt.
ME:Yes.
VO:Why did you not put collection point in Port harcourt.
ME:My sister lives close to Isolo and am always out of town due to work.

VO:Okay.
ME:Collected the white paper and off.

Just be truthful, maintain eye contact with the VO, be bold & prayerful.

I was so surprised that all the documents I took along, not even one was looked at.

nefertitiram:



Lolz! abi... Bt d process is shorter and easier than it is from 9ja whr its 52 working days of hypertension.
Plan it well sha! When nxt u r in US add 1mth of waiting time to apply. I hear Niagara is a beauty to behold

Oh yes it is a beauty especially from the Canadian side. We settled for a maid of the mist boat ride and got the Canadian view at our second visit.

Do you still get the regular 5year Canadian visa when you apply from US? I wouldn't mind applying o

Osama10:
Goodmorning All, Just sharing my own experience with the VO.

VO:Goodmorning.
ME:Goodmorning Sir.
VO:May I have your Passports Please.
ME:Passed the passports to him.
VO:What are you going to do in the US?No smiles at all.
ME:Am going to ........mentioned the place & Address & taking my family for vacation too.
VO:Where do you work?
ME:Bla Bla Bla.
VO:What do you do in your company?
ME:Bla Bla Bla.
VO:How long have you been working?
ME:I was employed so so date up till now would be ...yrs.
VO:Have you ever travelled before?
ME:Yes to the UK for Studies.
VO:What course?
ME:Bla Bla Bla.
VO:Typing so fast & paused,Are you a supervisor too.
ME:Yes.
VO:Looking at my wife, have you ever travelled out?
WIFE:NO.
VO:Do you work?
WIFE:No but am a homemaker.
VO:Took the 4 Passports, brought out the white paper and circled Isolo.

VO:Paused again and looked at me, You said you live in Port harcourt.
ME:Yes.
VO:Why did you not put collection point in Port harcourt.
ME:My sister lives close to Isolo and am always out of town due to work.

VO:Okay.
ME:Collected the white paper and off.

Just be truthful, maintain eye contact with the VO, be bold & prayerful.

I was so surprised that all the documents I took along, not even one was looked at.

Congratulations to you and your family!

Kindly unbleep the length of time you've been working at your place of work sir. Were you not asked about your salary or you forgot that? Thanks

OmoBendel24:

Congratulations to you and your family!
Kindly unbleep the length of time you've been working at your place of work sir. Were you not asked about your salary or you forgot that? Thanks

No the VO never asked me about salary.

Length of time working is between 7 to 10yrs.

sugah:


Oh yes it is a beauty especially from the Canadian side. We settled for a maid of the mist boat ride and got the Canadian view at our second visit.

Do you still get the regular 5year Canadian visa when you apply from US? I wouldn't mind applying o

You get for as long as your passport is valid for most times. Application flies from either NY or LA as at the last I knew of. Anyways, let's not derail the thread

OmoBendel24:


You get for as long as your passport is valid for most times. Application flies from either NY and LA as at the last I knew of. Anyways, let's not derail the thread

Thanks

sugah:


Oh yes it is a beauty especially from the Canadian side. We settled for a maid of the mist boat ride and got the Canadian view at our second visit.

Do you still get the regular 5year Canadian visa when you apply from US? I wouldn't mind applying o

Chai! I don't have that info o! I'm guessing it will tally with your US stay