Haven successfully made my first NL post, here comes the TS ----->

(not verbatim: e.g. I can't remember whether the VO said US, America or the States).

VO: Good morning.
Me: Good morning. (passed my current passport to the VO and I brought out my previous passports from my envelope.)
VO: What takes you to the US.
Me: I would like to go for my Vacation.
VO: And what would you be doing? (or something to that effect).
Me: I will go to New York and plan to see Empire State Building, Wall Street, (and I mentioned four/five other places. I have planned it o. My hotel self is booked right in the middle, to make sure I can access the places easily, and I do intend to see them all.) and also to see a friend and the Museum of Fine Art. (My friend is my DS-160 contact.)
VO: What do you do?
Me: I work as a ..... consultant,
VO: What is that?
Me: I look for clients for my business, meet their needs (I explained my work process for start to finish. Mind you, I own my small firm which operates with a business name, not LTD or PLC. Whatever you do, if it is an honest job and you do it well, you should be able to explain it well).
VO: Have you been to other countries before?
Me: Yes, UK, bleep, Singapore, Philippines, Seychelles. and Europe. (I forgot to mention the Schengen countries in my sentence, so I quickly added "and Europe".
(I pass my 3 past passports to the VO, -yes, I travel a lot for work, so the pages get exhausted before expiry- and VO flips through, withnparticular attention to a few pages.)
(The VO asked me something about one of the countries and I answered correctly. This VO don visit that country before. Then the VO returned my old passports and types for a moment.)

VO: Do you have family here?
Me: Yes, my parents. (I wanted to stop, but quickly realized that I should expantiate.) I am single, but my parents and sisters are here in Nigeria.
(A little more typing, but I saw VO already keeping my passport on the pile of approved ones.)

VO: Your visa has been approved (and hands me the white paper).
Me: (Takes the paper). Is this all? (maybe my sleepy eyes were deceiving me, but I thought I had seen some people receive two white papers).
VO: Yes, that is all: your visa will be ready in 3 working days and that white paper explains how you will go about collecting it.
Me: Thank you.
VO: Thank you.

---end of TS---

And my little opinion/comment ---->

I guess everyone that has read a bit of this thread will know that my travel history made things easier. But, I should say thanks be to God, plus we should not take anything for granted. I prepared o. I know VOs don't normally ask for letters, bank statements, etc, but I took plenty documents along: ready to defend my DS160 with solid documentation.
They were not used/checked, but having them made it easier for me to be confident.(eg. I own a consulting firm, so naturally, I took the original CAC Certificate and related documents along. I booked hotel, so I took my hotel booking confirmation printout.)

The VO took time with the person in front of me. The man was going for a training, he had to repeat his explaination of what he does, what the training is about, and why he is the one going for it. He was asked the same things three times, each time, his answer was lengthier and more detailed. In the end, the VO asked him for document, so he brought out one about the training and he explained that the training is already paid for. The VO took time typing/consulting, even politely told the man to hold on, as time was passing. (I guess checking the authenticity of the training), and in the end, approved the visa (gave him a white paper and retained his passport).

Early morning is good o. I can imagine that later in the day, patience may be a little wanting.
From my view point in the queue, I think all the VOs are nice and sharp: I saw whites, I saw blues. (Blues seems to come if questions are asked and answers were neither forthcoming or were not corresponding.)


Thank you all, help me thank God.

(For my POE experience, will do when I have the vacation next February.

Anthocracy:


Please allow me to die before you can bury me. Please read and understand my post very well before you comment.
And let me remind you I asked, what are the relevant documents that my company should provide for my interview? Thanks

Lol

bigbus:
Haven successfully made my first NL post, here comes the TS ----->

(not verbatim: e.g. I can't remember whether the VO said US, America or the States).

VO: Good morning.
Me: Good morning. (passed my current passport to the VO and I brought out my previous passports from my envelope.)
VO: What takes you to the US.
Me: I would like to go for my Vacation.
VO: And what would you be doing? (or something to that effect).
Me: I will go to New York and plan to see Empire State Building, Wall Street, (and I mentioned four/five other places. I have planned it o. My hotel self is booked right in the middle, to make sure I can access the places easily, and I do intend to see them all.) and also to see a friend and the Museum of Fine Art. (My friend is my DS-160 contact.)
VO: What do you do?
Me: I work as a ..... consultant,
VO: What is that?
Me: I look for clients for my business, meet their needs (I explained my work process for start to finish. Mind you, I own my small firm which operates with a business name, not LTD or PLC. Whatever you do, if it is an honest job and you do it well, you should be able to explain it well).
VO: Have you been to other countries before?
Me: Yes, UK, bleep, Singapore, Philippines, Seychelles. and Europe. (I forgot to mention the Schengen countries in my sentence, so I quickly added "and Europe".
(I pass my 3 past passports to the VO, -yes, I travel a lot for work, so the pages get exhausted before expiry- and VO flips through, withnparticular attention to a few pages.)
(The VO asked me something about one of the countries and I answered correctly. This VO don visit that country before. Then the VO returned my old passports and types for a moment.)

VO: Do you have family here?
Me: Yes, my parents. (I wanted to stop, but quickly realized that I should expantiate.) I am single, but my parents and sisters are here in Nigeria.
(A little more typing, but I saw VO already keeping my passport on the pile of approved ones.)

VO: Your visa has been approved (and hands me the white paper).
Me: (Takes the paper). Is this all? (maybe my sleepy eyes were deceiving me, but I thought I had seen some people receive two white papers).
VO: Yes, that is all: your visa will be ready in 3 working days and that white paper explains how you will go about collecting it.
Me: Thank you.
VO: Thank you.

---end of TS---

And my little opinion/comment ---->

I guess everyone that has read a bit of this thread will know that my travel history made things easier. But, I should say thanks be to God, plus we should not take anything for granted. I prepared o. I know VOs don't normally ask for letters, bank statements, etc, but I took plenty documents along: ready to defend my DS160 with solid documentation.
They were not used/checked, but having them made it easier for me to be confident.(eg. I own a consulting firm, so naturally, I took the original CAC Certificate and related documents along. I booked hotel, so I took my hotel booking confirmation printout.)

The VO took time with the person in front of me. The man was going for a training, he had to repeat his explaination of what he does, what the training is about, and why he is the one going for it. He was asked the same things three times, each time, his answer was lengthier and more detailed. In the end, the VO asked him for document, so he brought out one about the training and he explained that the training is already paid for. The VO took time typing/consulting, even politely told the man to hold on, as time was passing. (I guess checking the authenticity of the training), and in the end, approved the visa (gave him a white paper and retained his passport).

Early morning is good o. I can imagine that later in the day, patience may be a little wanting.
From my view point in the queue, I think all the VOs are nice and sharp: I saw whites, I saw blues. (Blues seems to come if questions are asked and answers were neither forthcoming or were not corresponding.)


Thank you all, help me thank God.

(For my POE experience, will do when I have the vacation next February.

Hello famz, My Mum , Nephew and myself av an
appointment at the US Embassy Dec for B1/B2.
My mum is a nurse and my nephew and I just
finished our undergraduate studies .We have no
travelling experience and we have booked our
reservation for d 10 day visit . We are 6 in my
family including my dad but my siblings are
still in school (Not Going tho)!! My fear is that
won't they say we are graduate and with
economic situation of d country dat these guys
will run away? Please what are our Chances
Famz? Thanks

goodmorning, E ku ti Clinton ohh (for those who rooted for clinton). LOLLLL
Have i shared my POE experience? let me check.

Any one with idea on how to get cheap return ticket to Florida miami beach the least for now is 520k outrageous i guess Seyewest up to u sir .

Kbanti:
Any one with idea on how to get cheap return ticket to Florida miami beach the least for now is 520k outrageous i guess Seyewest up to u sir .

date and how long?

2nd to
be back 9th dec

Please I want to know if the following documents are mandatory to present during an interview:
1. Marriage certificate
2. Employment certificate
3. Statement of account
4. Grant of annual leave letter
Thanks

Kbanti:
2nd to
be back 9th dec

you mean 2nd dec to 9th dec?

Kbanti:
2nd to
be back 9th dec

Etihad N342K to JFK and JFK to MIA roundtrip N55K

Gud morning great men and women of dis noble house, I stayed up dis late to make sure I av consume and understand most part of dis tread , read page to page.
D experts in dis room ar really doing a great deal of job by taking time to answer all questions to d best of their knowledge and making things look easy for otondo like me.
I want to try d US visit application with my family (wife & 3 kids). Am a civil servant and wife a trader. Pls house what is my best chance and important documents i need to keep in place. Thks in anticipation

leopower:
Gud morning great men and women of dis noble house, I stayed up dis late to make sure I av consume and understand most part of dis tread , read page to page.
D experts in dis room ar really doing a great deal of job by taking time to answer all questions to d best of their knowledge and making things look easy for otondo like me.
I want to try d US visit application with my family (wife & 3 kids). Am a civil servant and wife a trader. Pls house what is my best chance and important documents i need to keep in place. Thks in anticipation

Sir,
My suggestion is that you take a little more time to digest the thread. It's not practical to apply based on chance. By reading the transcripts, you have good information on what to expect, and thus you can prepare adequately according to your situation.

You would also have seen that there is no "list of important documents". For the interview, you need your passports, your confirmation of appointment (you get this after you schedule an appointment), the confirmation pages of your DS-160 forms, the receipts of your visa application fees payment and a passport photograph (each). It is not necessary you take any other documents as they will most likely not be checked, but you can take whatever other documents you want.

Cheers

Anthocracy:
Please I want to know if the following documents are mandatory to present during an interview:
1. Marriage certificate
2. Employment certificate
3. Statement of account
4. Grant of annual leave letter
Thanks

None of the above is mandatory, if you are applying for a non-immigrant visa. However, if it will make you feel better at the interview, feel free to take any or all along: the person interviewing you will most likely not ask for any other documents than your international passport.
That said, if you are going for a training or conference, it is good you take along some evidence that you are expected at the conference.

I encourage you to take more time to go through the thread, as there are many different situations narrated that may be more helpful than the few words above.

leopower:
Gud morning great men and women of dis noble house, I stayed up dis late to make sure I av consume and understand most part of dis tread , read page to page.
D experts in dis room ar really doing a great deal of job by taking time to answer all questions to d best of their knowledge and making things look easy for otondo like me.
I want to try d US visit application with my family (wife & 3 kids). Am a civil servant and wife a trader. Pls house what is my best chance and important documents i need to keep in place. Thks in anticipation

Because this is a do it yourself thread and research is better than haandouts, I believe the best advice I can offer is for you to read a little bit more. You asked 2 questions #chances and #documents. From this page, read back 10-20 pages. Both questions have been answered over and over. And the exercise will increase your chances of success

i am most grateful to your quick response and i will dig little more proper as u directed.

LadyGuinivere:

Because this is a do it yourself thread and research is better than haandouts, I believe the best advice I can offer is for you to read a little bit more. You asked 2 questions #chances and #documents. From this page, read back 10-20 pages. Both questions have been answered over and over. And the exercise will increase your chances of success

bigbus:

Sir,
My suggestion is that you take a little more time to digest the thread. It's not practical to apply based on chance. By reading the transcripts, you have good information on what to expect, and thus you can prepare adequately according to your situation.
You would also have seen that there is no "list of important documents". For the interview, you need your passports, your confirmation of appointment (you get this after you schedule an appointment), the confirmation pages of your DS-160 forms, the receipts of your visa application fees payment and a passport photograph (each). It is not necessary you take any other documents as they will most likely not be checked, but you can take whatever other documents you want.
Cheers

1. Who are you now going to see in the US since you did not attend your uncle's wedding?
2. What are the reasons you could not make it for the wedding since you got your visa?
3.How much are you travelling with?
4. Who will be picking you at the airport and where do you intend staying?
5. How long do you intend to stay for and doing what?

These are some of the likely questions you would be asked, when you respond then I can start advising..

But know one thing, you showing up at another POE from the one declared is a 'RED FLAG'..

ethnicgirl:
good day forum members, pls i'm a little confused on some things and i'd appreciate it if you guys can help with answers.I got my visa in September to attend my uncle's wedding but due to some personal circumstances,i couldn't make the wedding.now,i have decided to travel after my exams in December for Xmas. but here's why am confused;

1.would i have any issues at POE just because i didn't travel for the wedding when i was supposed to since that was my main reason for applying for the visa?

2.the wedding was meant to be in texas but i have decided to use newyork as my POE. Texas is still going to be my final destination but i want the travelling experience and flights to newyork are relatively cheaper than flying to houston,texas.

3.Is it advisable to travel by road from newyork to houston for a first timer?if so,how do i arrange and pay for bus/train tickets.if not,would i have to book a connecting flight from newyork to houston before travelling?
pls guys i would love if you can really help me with this.this is going to be my first time travelling and i dont wanna make any mistakes especially at the POE.thanks

LookmanTalk:
1. Who are you now going to see in the US since you did not attend your uncle's wedding?
2. What are the reasons you could not make it for the wedding since you got your visa?
3.How much are you travelling with?
4. Who will be picking you at the airport and where do you intend staying?
5. How long do you intend to stay for and doing what?


These are some of the likely questions you would be asked, when you respond then I can start advising..

But know one thing, you showing up at another POE from the one declared is a 'RED FLAG'..

1.during my interview,I also stated that I'd be spending time visiting my cousins.so that's what I'd be doing
2.i couldn't make the trip because I had school work and another family issue came up
3.im thinking between 300 & 500 dollars.i won't be staying in an hotel but at my cousin's house.i stated that already on my DS-160
4.i intend spending 3weeks and coming bk home.these weeks would be spent sightseeing with family and a few friends

.

lymelyte:
Please I need help. Is working in my family's business rentage service as a manager considered as employment or self employment?
Note: Funds comes in weekly in the business and I manage the funds too. Or should I just click does not apply.

I also make side income from my other job as a self employed event planner although, the income varies and depends on the size of the events.
I am thinking clicking does not apply. So that when I go for the interview i can verbally tell. PleAse gurus what do you think? I need a solution.

Whatever income you declare you must be able to show evidence of where it came from.
Bank account statements are one way to do this.

Tales of cash moving about will not work for the VO.

worry359:


Whatever income you declare you must be able to show evidence of where it came from.
Bank account statements are one way to do this.

Tales of cash moving about will not work for the VO.

so what do you suggest I do? Of course I can get the bank account statement to show this.

lymelyte:
Please I need help. Is working in my family's business rentage service as a manager considered as employment or self employment?
Note: Funds comes in weekly in the business and I manage the funds too. Or should I just click does not apply.

I also make side income from my other job as a self employed event planner although, the income varies and depends on the size of the events.
I am thinking clicking does not apply. So that when I go for the interview i can verbally tell. PleAse gurus what do you think? I need a solution.

You are the only one that can answer this question.
What is an income? I know several young people that work in their family business and get cuts from 'runs and deals' but do not receive income . They are fed, housed and clothed by their family. In such a situation does this fellow have an income? No
So you know the dynamics of your life. Are you paid wages for the work you do? If yes that's your income. Do you make commissions , profits etc from other works you do? If yes, that's your income.
Is it steady or it fluctuates? If steady average it and in the description of your job functioms you can summarize the inflow of your total income

worry359:


Whatever income you declare you must be able to show evidence of where it came from.
Bank account statements are one way to do this.

Tales of cash moving about will not work for the VO.

Do they bother with bank statements? Add all of your income in a month and that is how much you earn in a month...keep in mind that you should be able to back it up.

seyewest:
Do they bother with bank statements? Add all of your income in a month and that is how much you earn in a month...keep in mind that you should be able to back it up.

The way most people show evidence is a bank statement.

They may not ask for it, but if they do you should be ready for them.

worry359:


The way most people show evidence is a bank statement.

They may not ask for it, but if they do you should be ready for them.

You're right... pay slips as well...

Pls how do you solve the passport photo issue? When i get to that point and upload a passport photo, it tells me that it passed quality standards etc. But when i click on "Next" to proceed to the Review section, it says there is an error with the photo and i cannot proceed.

Pls help.

halaphilip:
Pls how do you solve the passport photo issue? When i get to that point and upload a passport photo, it tells me that it passed quality standards etc. But when i click on "Next" to proceed to the Review section, it says there is an error with the photo and i cannot proceed.

Pls help.

you need to skip it and take a passport photograph with you to the embassy (The specify size)

Good evening gurus. Please I need your help. I have once applied for a visiting visa with my mum before and we were denied. Now I am trying to apply for my self but but the website kept asking me to use my mum profile to schedule an appointment instead of my new profile. Please kindly help out