Hello VO,
I was interviewed and got approved for a B1 visa in Abuja on Monday 18th July. The VO asked me to pic up my passport in a few days time. Its been five days now and the message I get when tracking my passport online is "Your passport is still with the US embassy/consulate". I would like to know what this means as I stay outside Abuja and wouldn't want to waste my time going to DHL office if the passport is not yet there. Thank you.

Dear VO,
I was interview in 2009 to visit a cousin in the US but denied and in 2010 I also went for interview to further my master in the US got denied and lastly in 2012 I went back to visit the same cousin claimed in 2009 got denied again for 3 times then I was single never married with records of visit to the UK and South Africa twice and a good job and presently I am married with a son working with different company and different occupation from my previous field as an IT specialist. I want to know if my previous applications is going to affect my present application because I want to visit same cousin and I also have training in US to attend. Pls advice......

slmy:
Dear VO,
I was interview in 2009 to visit a cousin in the US but denied and in 2010 I also went for interview to further my master in the US got denied and lastly in 2012 I went back to visit the same cousin claimed in 2009 got denied again for 3 times then I was single never married with records of visit to the UK and South Africa twice and a good job and presently I am married with a son working with different company and different occupation from my previous field as an IT specialist. I want to know if my previous applications is going to affect my present application because I want to visit same cousin and I also have training in US to attend. Pls advice......

A person's full application and travel history are factors in determining their eligibility. Many people have refusals in their history when their ties were weaker and then eventually qualify as they become more established.
Regards,
Abuja NIV

Farrang:
Hello VO,
I was interviewed and got approved for a B1 visa in Abuja on Monday 18th July. The VO asked me to pic up my passport in a few days time. Its been five days now and the message I get when tracking my passport online is "Your passport is still with the US embassy/consulate". I would like to know what this means as I stay outside Abuja and wouldn't want to waste my time going to DHL office if the passport is not yet there. Thank you.

VO please I need your attention here. The risk of posting my passport details on a public forum would not allow me to do so here. However, the surname starts with letter 'A' and the first name also starts with 'A'. Thanks

Us embassy Abuja,
A Nigerian here with a quick question from the United States, is it possible to write to the us embassy's email about the specifics of a pending visa interview and advise not to issue a visa or it would be of no use writing?

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Dear VO,

Please I want to confirm if I can reapply for a non immigration visa as I was denied on July 23rd without any reasons. I applied for b1/b2 visa type, I was given an invitation to attend a training coming up in August.

Just want to know if it is advisable to reapply since all docs with me are still valid Even with the invitation letter they letter they sent to me.

Hello Godfavourme,

A couple of things. As we repeatedly say on this thread, documents are not necessary and most likely willl not be examined at the interview.

Applicants are more than welcome to reapply at any time.

Regards,

Abuja NIV

Godfavourme:
Dear VO,

Please I want to confirm if I can reapply for a non immigration visa as I was denied on July 23rd without any reasons. I applied for b1/b2 visa type, I was given an invitation to attend a training coming up in August.

Just want to know if it is advisable to reapply since all docs with me are still valid Even with the invitation letter they letter they sent to me.

Good morning TRV14,

Thanks for your email. Please send any concerns that you have to: AbujaFPU@state.gov or LagosFPU@state.gov.

We take anti-fraud measures very seriously and appreciate your assistance.

Regards,

Abuja NIV

trv14:
Us embassy Abuja,
A Nigerian here with a quick question from the United States, is it possible to write to the us embassy's email about the specifics of a pending visa interview and advise not to issue a visa or it would be of no use writing?

Hello Farrang,

Please email ConsularAbuja@state.gov with your details. Someone will respond.

Regards,

Abuja NIV

Farrang:

VO please I need your attention here. The risk of posting my passport details on a public forum would not allow me to do so here. However, the surname starts with letter 'A' and the first name also starts with 'A'. Thanks

Hello slmy,

We cannot and will not comment on individual cases. Be forthright and honest with the officer is the best advice that we can offer. Engage in a conversation with the VO.

Regards,

Abuja NIV

slmy:
Dear VO,
I was interview in 2009 to visit a cousin in the US but denied and in 2010 I also went for interview to further my master in the US got denied and lastly in 2012 I went back to visit the same cousin claimed in 2009 got denied again for 3 times then I was single never married with records of visit to the UK and South Africa twice and a good job and presently I am married with a son working with different company and different occupation from my previous field as an IT specialist. I want to know if my previous applications is going to affect my present application because I want to visit same cousin and I also have training in US to attend. Pls advice......

Hello Heylie,

As always, just explain to the officer your situation.

Regards,

Abuja NIV

heylie:
Hello VO's

My school is at Boston, but I intend flying to NYC and then take a bus to Boston MA, Hope when I get to NYC POE I Won't have issues Showing up at NYC POE Kindly advice. Thanks.

Hello vo,
Please if my sister has already filed the immigration papers for me to obtain a green card, can I still apply for tourist visa? Also is it compulsory to travel on d date of travel as indicated on the d s 160 form as I heard pple are usually turned back at the poe due to that.also if one indicated a place like California but due to circumstances stops at Florida or Texas first, could it pose any issue? Thanks .

Hello Jaynuj,

Yes, you can apply for a non-immigrant visa if you have an immigrant visa pending.

If you haven't even had an interview and are already planning on changing your travel plans, that seems very deceitful that the dates and location of travel suddenly change.

You should always be upfront and honest at the interview. Of course plans change, but you must be prepared to explain to the officer the reasons.

Regards,

Abuja NIV

jaynuj:
Hello vo,
Please if my sister has already filed the immigration papers for me to obtain a green card, can I still apply for tourist visa? Also is it compulsory to travel on d date of travel as indicated on the d s 160 form as I heard pple are usually turned back at the poe due to that.also if one indicated a place like California but due to circumstances stops at Florida or Texas first, could it pose any issue? Thanks .

I will be going to the US on a B1/B2 visa for medical purposes and I intend to take my child who is also on a B1/B2 visa. We will be in the US for a little over 2 months. Can my 7 year child attend Elementary school while we are in the US without any restrictions due to his visa category? Will my child be accepted into school mid way into the school term till the end of term? Thank you.

Hello interestingleap,

It is concerning that you do not seem to understand the terms of your tourist visa. If you are coming to the U.S. as a tourist, it is absolutely not allowed to enroll your child in school. Your child needs a student visa to attend school and they would not be allowed to attend public schools. American taxpayer dollars fund public schooling and are not free services to tourists.

Regards,

Abuja NIV

interestingleap:
I will be going to the US on a B1/B2 visa for medical purposes and I intend to take my child who is also on a B1/B2 visa. We will be in the US for a little over 2 months. Can my 7 year child attend Elementary school while we are in the US without any restrictions due to his visa category? Will my child be accepted into school mid way into the school term till the end of term? Thank you.

abujaniv:
Hello interestingleap,

It is concerning that you do not seem to understand the terms of your tourist visa. If you are coming to the U.S. as a tourist, it is absolutely not allowed to enroll your child in school. Your child needs a student visa to attend school and they would not be allowed to attend public schools. American taxpayer dollars fund public schooling and are not free services to tourists.

Regards,

Abuja NIV

Thanks a lot for the clarification. You have cleared my doubts.

abujaniv:
Hello interestingleap,

It is concerning that you do not seem to understand the terms of your tourist visa. If you are coming to the U.S. as a tourist, it is absolutely not allowed to enroll your child in school. Your child needs a student visa to attend school and they would not be allowed to attend public schools. American taxpayer dollars fund public schooling and are not free services to tourists.

Regards,

Abuja NIV

What about private school?

Hello nefertitiram,

Even private school. A tourist who enters the US and enrolls in school (public or private) is violating the terms of their visa. If you want to enroll your child in private school, you must apply for a student (F1) visa for the child.

Regards,

Abuja NIV

nefertitiram:


What about private school?

Hello Harberdy,

We reported your post because the language that you used was offensive. We do not tolerate that on this thread and in our country. We celebrate our diversity as a nation and it's unfortunate that you stooped so low to use a derogatory term against an officer.

Your other questions cannot be answered because we will not ever comment on an individual's case.

Regards,

Abuja NIV

Dear VO,Abujaniv

Am very sorry for using that word,no offence meant.I didnt know it was derogatory sincerely.I thought it was normal to use it.I apologize once again. Does that mean i cant apply to the u.s embassy again?and if i do will it be used against me? please reply

Dear VO,

I have a valid b1/b2 visa. Having found a school and got I-20, etc, I want to apply for f1 and f2 (for my dependents). If the F1 application is denied, how does this affect the valid b1/b2, and can CWOP (Cancel Without Prejudice) be applied for the b1/b2 at the discretion of the consular?

Thanks

abujaniv:
Hello nefertitiram,

Even private school. A tourist who enters the US and enrolls in school (public or private) is violating the terms of their visa. If you want to enroll your child in private school, you must apply for a student (F1) visa for the child.

Regards,

Abuja NIV

Thanks VO for the clarification.

Please enlighten me further, what are the consequences? I ask because an In Law went to deliver in US, spent 6mths and in the process enrolled her older 2 kids in private school. She paid over $1k a week for their fees, I'm guessing she did this on a tourist visa out of ignorance.

What's your take on this?

Priestus:
Dear VO,

I have a valid b1/b2 visa. Having found a school and got I-20, etc, I want to apply for f1 and f2 (for my dependents). If the F1 application is denied, how does this affect the valid b1/b2, and can CWOP (Cancel Without Prejudice) be applied for the b1/b2 at the discretion of the consular?

Thanks

It's possible to qualify for a B1/B2 visa and not qualify for an F1 visa. Each time you apply for a visa, you are evaluated as a whole. If circumstances have changed or your travel shifted, it is also possible your B1/B2 will be revoked.

nefertitiram:


Thanks VO for the clarification.

Please enlighten me further, what are the consequences? I ask because an In Law went to deliver in US, spent 6mths and in the process enrolled her older 2 kids in private school. She paid over $1k a week for their fees, I'm guessing she did this on a tourist visa out of ignorance.

What's your take on this?

Her visa can be revoked as well as the visas of the children. This is abuse of a B1/B2 visa.