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Re: My Experience At The American Embassy Abuja by misschocolate: 9:48am On Dec 29, 2016
Hello house! I was denied B1/B2 in year 2012 but I'm planning of writing IELTS and then apply for F1 visa next year and I'm thinking of visiting some african countries to avoid going to the US embassy with a virgin passport but my fear is that with all this denial things I am seeing here makes my heart beat for fear. I am not working of which the VO would ask my work here in nigeria. What's my chance of getting my F1 approved if I tell the VO that I don't work.
Re: My Experience At The American Embassy Abuja by worry359(m): 4:45pm On Dec 29, 2016
misschocolate:
Hello house! I was denied B1/B2 in year 2012 but I'm planning of writing IELTS and then apply for F1 visa next year and I'm thinking of visiting some african countries to avoid going to the US embassy with a virgin passport but my fear is that with all this denial things I am seeing here makes my heart beat for fear. I am not working of which the VO would ask my work here in nigeria. What's my chance of getting my F1 approved if I tell the VO that I don't work.

Visiting African countries to dis-virgin your passport
is a waste of money.
The visa officers are not impressed with those stamps.
Only entry and exit on time from "good" countries count.
UK. USA. Shengen. places like that.
Your ties to home that prove you will return are what they will look at.
Re: My Experience At The American Embassy Abuja by Araisokun: 3:07pm On Jan 07, 2017
Hello everyone, I am planning on getting a US visit visa with my fiancee after our weeding next two month , I live in and work in Dubai since almost 4years and I av a 2 year Renewable UAE residence on my passport, I would b going on 70days vacation to Nigeria for my wedding and after my wedding we planning on visiting the US ,My wife to be also has travel experience. last two years she came to Dubai to visit me for 10days , and last month she came here for visit and for our wedding plans and for her Business ( to purchase her goods which she sells to retailers and consumers) and we are going to Nigeria in same day with same airline , pls everyone what's our chances and what type of visa is best for us and the documents necessary.. Thanks in advance for ur reply.
Re: My Experience At The American Embassy Abuja by aruwa15: 5:31pm On Jan 13, 2017
F1 Visa Approved on the 11th Jan 2017.Thanks to Peeps on this forum.

God is not dead.Just want to encourage someone here today.
My Profile
-No Travel history-Been Denied UK visa in 2015-Been denied F1 visa in July 2016-Changed my job in Oct 2016.Am 34 yr old and got married 9 months ago.
ADVICE- Pray hard for Gods favour. Never use any agent to fill your DS160. Fill it yourself.Be Cheerful.
I was number 1 on the queue,went inside feeling nervous at first.The truth is, i just came there to fill the attendance.

VO-He actually called me to come to his stand,since i was first in line.
me-Good Morning sir
VO -Good Morning
VO- Why Cleveland State University
Me - My Friend who was an Alumni of the School was the one that told me about the numerous opportunities in Cleveland State University.He came back to Nigeria last year and got a good paying job in a multinational firm.He has been promoted twice in the space of 1 year because of his acquired skill set from Cleveland State University.In addition,American Education has a high reputation in College Education and thats why am here today sir.
How many school did you apply to
Me- I applied to only Cleveland State University.The response and emails i got from Mr So so and so was prompt and i had no other reason to apply to any other school.
VO - Are you married?
Me- Yes sir
VO- Why are you living your wife
Me- Before we got married,I have already told her about my dreams of doing my master in America and we agreed.I would certainly miss her during my studies but,i would make up for the lost time during the holiday break.
VO- Why did you certain change your job?
Me- Well,i had experience in Logistics and when my friend started his company in October,he called me to come and Lead the Logistic department,which i agreed to.
VO- What do you intend to do after your studies
Me- I intend to Return to Nigeria and put my knowledge into practice,Sir in Nigeria,the educational system is not ideal for Educational Management,so my dream is to come back and establish a different kind of educational learning center here in Nigeria,thereby helping the student to fulfill their dreams and i would also be fulfilling my own dream.
VO- Types for like a minute
Me- Was praying oh

He just gave me a paper.I didnt even look at it,i kept walking and i started looking for my passport before i realized had been giving a white paper.

God is not Dead.

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Re: My Experience At The American Embassy Abuja by lekanlaniyan(m): 1:40pm On May 05, 2017
Good day house, My experience was a very funny and dramatic one.
Before my turn, A women was denied her visa simply because, when she gave birth in the US, she didnt knw how much the husband paid for her to give birth in the US. So, she started fight with VO's and she was shouting, moving around and saying she will not leave until they give her a good answer, while her Visa was denied.
To my turn>>>
VO.....Whats your name
Me......I told him.
VO.......what do u wat to go and do in the US.
me.......An Agricultural Conference, sponsored by my office.
VO........Are u married
me.......I said common law relationship ( I hav a baby frm the women i intend marry and she's not in the country that's why have not been married.
VO.......How old is your baby?
me......2yrs 3month
VO......Am sorry, >>>>>he gave me my passport with white.....

But all along he was distracted by the women shouting and racking....

My brothers.....i almost cried but someone need to be more prayerful when going for an interview.
Maybe na the women cause.

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Re: My Experience At The American Embassy Abuja by Niyiprize(m): 5:16pm On Jul 20, 2017
hello Nairalanders.

can they accept medical certificate/ clearance and Police certificate, from other source at Abuja's US embassy or must somebody go and get it at Lagos.
please I need response quickly to avoid money wastage.
thanks.
Re: My Experience At The American Embassy Abuja by pretty16(f): 12:25am On Jul 28, 2017
Niyiprize:
hello Nairalanders.

can they accept medical certificate/ clearance and Police certificate, from other source at Abuja's US embassy or must somebody go and get it at Lagos.
please I need response quickly to avoid money wastage.
thanks.

Your medicals is done in Lagos. Your case must be an immigrant visa. The hospitals to do your medicals are included on the form sent to you from NVC. Your police certificate is done on the island. Alagbon street. It's very close to the passport office on the island. Hope this helps
Re: My Experience At The American Embassy Abuja by josiahese(m): 11:04pm On Oct 08, 2017
I'm 20 years Old.
I just got admitted to study Pharmacy in school.
I want to Visit New York and California..
My Dad is sponsoring me for the trip..
I will be using about 2m for the Tour.
I will always be seeing a friend we meant in Ghana.
His white..and same age as mine.
I have ties with Nigeria..such as my Rent receipt for my school apartment, i have a land, and am the only child of my parents...
Can you guess help me with clues on how i can stand a chance...and what document do my Dad have to show as a sponsor.
Looking forward to replies.
Re: My Experience At The American Embassy Abuja by debris: 2:24am On Oct 09, 2017
josiahese:
I'm 20 years Old.
I just got admitted to study Pharmacy in school.
I want to Visit New York and California..
My Dad is sponsoring me for the trip..
I will be using about 2m for the Tour.
I will always be seeing a friend we meant in Ghana.
His white..and same age as mine.
I have ties with Nigeria..such as my Rent receipt for my school apartment, i have a land, and am the only child of my parents...
Can you guess help me with clues on how i can stand a chance...and what document do my Dad have to show as a sponsor.
Looking forward to replies.







hmmmm hence your dad have the cash to fund california pharmacy unis it will be quite convincible to the Vo,if i may ask which uni did you get the admission?
Re: My Experience At The American Embassy Abuja by josiahese(m): 5:23am On Oct 09, 2017
I have 9 friends who go an F1 Visa via Abuja this year.
So i know Abuja to be good place for students.
What about my Tourist Visa, does Lagos have good record than Abuja or still disame.
Please advice.
Re: My Experience At The American Embassy Abuja by danherb: 7:37pm On Dec 07, 2017
I was denied B1/B2 USA visa on 28 November 2017. Please I want to reapply but need to make some changes in my profile especially my workplace but I can't find such link. Note that I have an existing profile and I have gotten to where to put my payment reference code but I decided to pause and ask questions if my information will open after this stage of payment.

Secondly, it seems like my profile still bears the old barcode I used in my last interview. Does it need to change?
Re: My Experience At The American Embassy Abuja by Josh4wod: 9:24pm On May 29, 2018
aruwa15:
F1 Visa Approved on the 11th Jan 2017.Thanks to Peeps on this forum.

God is not dead.Just want to encourage someone here today.
My Profile
-No Travel history-Been Denied UK visa in 2015-Been denied F1 visa in July 2016-Changed my job in Oct 2016.Am 34 yr old and got married 9 months ago.
ADVICE- Pray hard for Gods favour. Never use any agent to fill your DS160. Fill it yourself.Be Cheerful.
I was number 1 on the queue,went inside feeling nervous at first.The truth is, i just came there to fill the attendance.

VO-He actually called me to come to his stand,since i was first in line.
me-Good Morning sir
VO -Good Morning
VO- Why Cleveland State University
Me - My Friend who was an Alumni of the School was the one that told me about the numerous opportunities in Cleveland State University.He came back to Nigeria last year and got a good paying job in a multinational firm.He has been promoted twice in the space of 1 year because of his acquired skill set from Cleveland State University.In addition,American Education has a high reputation in College Education and thats why am here today sir.
How many school did you apply to
Me- I applied to only Cleveland State University.The response and emails i got from Mr So so and so was prompt and i had no other reason to apply to any other school.
VO - Are you married?
Me- Yes sir
VO- Why are you living your wife
Me- Before we got married,I have already told her about my dreams of doing my master in America and we agreed.I would certainly miss her during my studies but,i would make up for the lost time during the holiday break.
VO- Why did you certain change your job?
Me- Well,i had experience in Logistics and when my friend started his company in October,he called me to come and Lead the Logistic department,which i agreed to.
VO- What do you intend to do after your studies
Me- I intend to Return to Nigeria and put my knowledge into practice,Sir in Nigeria,the educational system is not ideal for Educational Management,so my dream is to come back and establish a different kind of educational learning center here in Nigeria,thereby helping the student to fulfill their dreams and i would also be fulfilling my own dream.
VO- Types for like a minute
Me- Was praying oh

He just gave me a paper.I didnt even look at it,i kept walking and i started looking for my passport before i realized had been giving a white paper.

God is not Dead.

Congratulations, but why do we have low numbers of APPROVED VISA for Cleveland State University applicants?
Re: My Experience At The American Embassy Abuja by onatisi(m): 8:04am On May 30, 2018
Always be comfortable with the stories you are presenting. That is the key,just be natural,don't make USA visa a do or die when sitting in front of the vo. Don't try to impress them too much,just be natural with who you say you are and what you are going to do in usa .
Re: My Experience At The American Embassy Abuja by peterspp(m): 2:56am On Jun 04, 2018
Please I need here: A friend of mine told me that his aunty works at the embassy Abuja, that she will help me for a visiting visa, and she can avert interview. That am only going to thumb print bit I will not be interviewed.
Plz how truth it is? Does it look like a fake visa? Please should I go ahead.
Re: My Experience At The American Embassy Abuja by tessytessy(f): 1:18pm On Jun 04, 2018
Run with your two legs.

Stay only if that aunty does not want to collect money.
peterspp:
Please I need here: A friend of mine told me that his aunty works at the embassy Abuja, that she will help me for a visiting visa, and she can avert interview. That am only going to thumb print bit I will not be interviewed.
Plz how truth it is? Does it look like a fake visa? Please should I go ahead.
Re: My Experience At The American Embassy Abuja by sweetgrace: 12:46pm On Sep 07, 2018
Re: My Experience At The American Embassy Abuja by UNRULY(m): 5:45pm On Sep 07, 2018
Please can you link me up with a good and reputable travel agency within Lagos or Abuja? Thanks. No scammers please!
Re: My Experience At The American Embassy Abuja by UNRULY(m): 5:46pm On Sep 07, 2018
koolgiuz:
Amen.,.mine is monday, cant even fill the ds-160 dem don comot 9ja form the list, i tire oo
please are you doing your visa thru a travel agent?
Re: My Experience At The American Embassy Abuja by LearnAndObey: 4:20pm On Sep 25, 2018
Jesus takes the Wheel
Re: My Experience At The American Embassy Abuja by kennyfem(m): 10:25pm On Oct 14, 2018
tessytessy:
Run with your two legs.

Stay only if that aunty does not want to collect money.

Na big lie oooo dnt follow it
Re: My Experience At The American Embassy Abuja by olawumia(m): 1:09am On Oct 15, 2018
Mystery11:
Can someone clear me on this.

What if I go to the embassy without any invitation from US. That is I dont want to get any member of my family or friends involved on my coming . Apart from,conference , seminar invitation from the organisers.
You can do vacation , i.e. you ll stay in hotel, but you must be able to prove to d VO that u are financially capable

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Re: My Experience At The American Embassy Abuja by Stifflah09(m): 9:29pm On Oct 18, 2018
I just graduated from a Nigerian polytechnic in August 2018 and I wish to go visit my girlfriend who's a US citizen. She will be graduating from college by June 2019 and I wish to be at her graduation. I actually have relatives who are US citizens but I don't know if I would be given a visa; cos I have heard lot of people say if you are not married, don't have a job and no travel history you may not be given a visa. So I want to be advised on the best approach to getting a visa.
Re: My Experience At The American Embassy Abuja by Afroresorts: 11:03pm On Oct 18, 2018
I am planning on travelling to the U.S next year. After visiting several African Universities I have come to the conclusion that I will be of more use to Nigeria by studying abroad.
Re: My Experience At The American Embassy Abuja by siralomarx: 7:29am On Oct 06, 2019
Hello Fam, please I need expat advice, my wife apply for b1/b2 visa in 2018 she was denied when she applied she mentioned during the interview that I work in a reputable organisation. This year we apply as family with our son but I put it in my application that I am a business owner,
During the interview the visa officer asked the following question,
Vo why are you going to the usa
ME: I will be going for holiday purpose
VO Where in usa
ME: Texas,
VO: What do you do?
ME: I am ceo of xxxx and I'm into Bleep etc
VO: Do you have a family, cousin
No.
Have u travelled before as a family
No.
Sorry you dont have requirement for the visa this time you can reapply later.
My question do you think we would have been denied because of inconsistent in job profile or because of travel history or due to ties abroad? How do I manage this issues of job profile in future. Pls advise, I intend to build travel history now to uk and to visit some European country before applying again
Re: My Experience At The American Embassy Abuja by safetim: 9:07pm On Nov 17, 2020
Idazbawz:
I appreciate your correction sire! So you know, I'm in the U.S already...
Happy new year!

Can you share with us how the interview was eventually if you can still recall.
Thanks
Re: My Experience At The American Embassy Abuja by charzyh2: 11:21am On Dec 18, 2020
safetim:


Can you share with us how the interview was eventually if you can still recall.
Thanks
He doesn't have time for here anymore. Search uncle azeez on Google. That's him.

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Re: My Experience At The American Embassy Abuja by opomulero(m): 12:43pm On Dec 18, 2020
CAD70:
Please does anyone know how long visa application info is retained in the US embassy system ?
I was told previously that its erased from their system after 6 months, is that true ?

previous applications never erase they will forever have it, if they did not talk about your previous application wn u apply, they av already seen that ur "circumstances have changed" from your previous.

so dont get it twisted, they av all ur history
Re: My Experience At The American Embassy Abuja by safetim: 6:16pm On Dec 18, 2020
charzyh2:
He doesn't have time for here anymore. Search uncle azeez on Google. That's him.


Thanks!
Re: My Experience At The American Embassy Abuja by xcelpro: 10:35pm On Dec 18, 2020
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