Hello rantmoniker -

1) E2 non-immigrant visas are not available to Nigerian nationals at this time because there isn't a requisite trade treaty between Nigeria and the US.
2) So long as your B1B2 visa is still valid, you may make additional trips to the US, provided that your travel purpose for each trip is an allowable purpose under a B1B2 visa.

rantmoniker:
Dear VO,

Thanks for this great service.

1)Is E2 visa class now available for Nigerians and what is the minimum fund in dollars to apply for this?

2)I got back from a 3weeks trip in June this year to attend my brother's wedding in the US. I will be going again this September as myself and my brother who is a Permanent Resident(Green Card) in the US are looking to set up a company in the US. I currently have a B1/B2 Visa class. Can one visit US again after about 2month of return on a multiple visits visa?

I want to book an appointment for Abuja. Can anybody help me get an appointment before August 1

abujaniv:
Hello fibonaci. If you have found an electronic form of the DS-5535 that should suffice.

Hi..

I got an electronic ds-5535 form online, filled it out and sent back with my passport just like I was instructed..

But now I got another email from the Consulate again instructing to fill the form online only, then print and send... Saying the hand filled isnt acceptable.

Unfortunately, I cant seem to access or open the file after downloading because of the format, its a (.far) file format.

I emailed them with the predicament, but not getting any response.

Could you kindly help please??

abujaniv:
Then I would advise you to follow the specific instructions you were given. Typically, people file police reports when they lose their passports, and that report may also be requested.

Good Afternoon.

I have a follow up on this case. LagosNIV has sent us an email that since she could not access her initial email address, she must appear in person to get the missing visa canceled. We are curious to know if she can just show up at the Lagos Consulate at any day and at any time or there is a particular time and day of the week to do so, as far as cases like this are concerned?

Thank You

Good Afternoon.

I have a follow up on this case. LagosNIV has sent us an email that since she could not access her initial email address, she must appear in person to get the missing visa canceled. We are curious to know if she can just show up at the Lagos Consulate at any day and at any time or there is a particular time and day of the week to do so, as far as cases like this are concerned?

Dear Sir/Madam
Please I have already secured an F1 Visa with a university I-20. Actually the school is my second choice. Now my first choice school has offered me full funding and I already have their I-20. I would like to know if I have to re apply for a new F1 Visa with my first choice I-20.
Thank you

K

hello Abuja Niv .please I am trying to book appointment and fill my Ds 160 form. I entered my email and it keeps showing Gambia portal to Apply. I am a Nigerian and base in Nigeria. please what can I do? this is not

Dear VO

Please, how do I know my passport is ready for collection?

I went for interview on friday morning, can it be ready at the collection centre I choosed by now?

I just tracked it and it is showing "Issued" on the U.S Department of State but showing "Your passport is still with the US embassy/Consulate"

Please, when can I go for a pick up?

Thanks

Hello Jamezy4u -

You will receive a text message and an email informing you when it is ready to be picked up. In most cases, visas are ready to be picked up approximately 4 business days after the interview.

Jamezy4u:
Dear VO

Please, how do I know my passport is ready for collection?

I went for interview on friday morning, can it be ready at the collection centre I choosed by now?

I just tracked it and it is showing "Issued" on the U.S Department of State but showing "Your passport is still with the US embassy/Consulate"

Please, when can I go for a pick up?

Thanks

dear V. O. I am been trying to apply for U.S visa and the portal is showing me Gambia portal.i have tried a number of times with different emails and am still getting same result. what can I do pls

Hello vo,please I need ur assistance. I filled d Ds 160 form and submitted for my daughter this morning only to find out I did a mistake on the form,. Am yet to pay for d visa application, can I fill a fresh form?.
Am doing my masters program and also working, is there a way I can write both while filling my ds 160 form.thanks.

Good day @ AbujaNIV.... Weldone sirs/ma, i need d info for my broda pls.. and all gurus in d house......pls i like to have idea of likely interview questions for conference and his conference letter is addressed to Abuja which of the visa class B1 or B1/B2.. which will he fill wen booking appointment? your swift response will be highly appreciated as he need the info urgently.. thanks all

Hello AbujaNIV

I incorrectly filled in a wrong date of birth on my ds-160 and only realised on the interview day. I filled in 12th instead of 19th although the year and month are correctly filled.

I was going to inform the interviewing VO but it skipped my mind at the interview. How do i go about the corretion in order to have an accurate record? I am supposed to pick up my passport in a few days from now.

You can send correspondence to lagosniv@state.gov

tappleberry:
Hello AbujaNIV

I incorrectly filled in a wrong date of birth on my ds-160 and only realised on the interview day. I filled in 12th instead of 19th although the year and month are correctly filled.

I was going to inform the interviewing VO but it skipped my mind at the interview. How do i go about the corretion in order to have an accurate record? I am supposed to pick up my passport in a few days from now.

abujaniv:
You can send correspondence to lagosniv@state.gov

Dear Abujaniv, Please I have a conference to attend in FL between 8th and 10 August but the appointment date available as at the time I was filing my application was 3rd August, while I intend to leave Nigeria on the 6th August. Please going by the closeness in the interview date and intended travel date, in case I am eligible for a B1/B2 visa, what is the probability of my passport being returned ahead of my travel date?

Dear Abuja Niv

hello house i need help i didn't Finished filling my ds 160 only copied my confirmation number and quickly used that in processing my appointment so as to get a good date,

eventually couldn't get a good date so i applied for expedite appointment now it has been approved and appointment date changed.

so i wanted to login back into my ds 160 to get all done but couldn't gain access showing the following :

Surname does not match.
Year of Birth does not match.
The answer for the security question is incorrect.

so i think my best option is filling another ds160 now i cant cancel and rebook appointment as it can only be done twice.

please what can i do so that my appointment confirmation can carry my new DS160 Confirmation number?

i know i can update profile on appointment booking portal but dont know if that will make things work fine.


please help is needed on what to do.

thanks in anticipation

Hello fairfora. After issuance, the typical turnaround time is 2-3 business days.

fairfora:
Dear Abujaniv, Please I have a conference to attend in FL between 8th and 10 August but the appointment date available as at the time I was filing my application was 3rd August, while I intend to leave Nigeria on the 6th August. Please going by the closeness in the interview date and intended travel date, in case I am eligible for a B1/B2 visa, what is the probability of my passport being returned ahead of my travel date?

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Hello VO please how do i pay the SEVIS fee and which bank. I went to pay it today through Western Union in some of the banks we have here in Nnewi and they keep on telling me that they have not seen such form before ( the printout from fmjfee website) and my school orientation begins on the 18th of August. Please how do i do this on Monday so that i can book for appointment because i dont have time again. VO please help

Hello Abujaniv,good evening. I really need all the advise I can get please. Four members of my family were granted the B1/B2 visa on monday but were robbed on their way back from dhl office and passports were stolen yesterday. Please what do u advise we do. The visa was granted on medical issues. Do we have to begin the process all over again.Paying the visa application fees and all. Is there anything like paying a reprinting fee or what is the process of getting the visas back? We are really at a loss as to what to do. Please advise
abujaniv

abujaniv:
Hello fairfora. After issuance, the typical turnaround time is 2-3 business days.

I really appreciate sir/ma, for your prompt response

Hello chuksvato -

Information on payment of SEVIS fees is found at https://www.fmjfee.com/ I don't handle that end of it, so can't really offer more help than that. SEVIS fees are paid to the Department of Homeland Security, visas are issued by the Department of State.

chuksvato:
Hello VO please how do i pay the SEVIS fee and which bank. I went to pay it today through Western Union in some of the banks we have here in Nnewi and they keep on telling me that they have not seen such form before ( the printout from fmjfee website) and my school orientation begins on the 18th of August. Please how do i do this on Monday so that i can book for appointment because i dont have time again. VO please help

Dear abujaniv,

I recently applied for visa recently via Dropbox and was asked to come for interview with a 221g form. I have applied for a date for interview, is it possible to fill another ds 160 form, as I intend to change my purpose of travel and date of travel. Though both fall into B1b2 category. Or I just wait for the interview day and let the VO know the changes verbally.

Thank you

Hello VO Please how do I answer this question? The company I work in is sponsoring me. should I say I am being sponsored by a company when asked for who my sponsor is? I am going for pharmacy beginning with the pre-pharmacy and the duration is 7 years but the place i work that is sponsoring we are into importation of motorcycle and motorcycle parts will it affect my chosen course since its not related to what am going to study. If so, what should i do about it

Hello chuksvato -

You should tell the truth.

chuksvato:
Hello VO Please how do I answer this question? The company I work in is sponsoring me. should I say I am being sponsored by a company when asked for who my sponsor is? I am going for pharmacy beginning with the pre-pharmacy and the duration is 7 years but the place i work that is sponsoring we are into importation of motorcycle and motorcycle parts will it affect my chosen course since its not related to what am going to study. If so, what should i do about it