OmoBendel24:


Page 0 of this thread then...

smokeydrinky:
Good evening house. Please I need sincere opinions. My qhusband and I just completed our ds 160 form but yet to submit. Now we didn't bother using the contact of our relative in us, we used hotel reservation but my brother inlaw is advising that we use an agent and also state that we r visiting a relative instead of using a hotel as that will improve our chances.

I really want us to get it right. What do you suggest? Note that I have a female cousin who is a registered nurse while my husband has a friend and a distant aunt he can use.

Which should we use??

Secondly, after filling the hotel details, we were asked if we have relatives and we clicked no. Is this a wrong answer? Considering I have a cousin and my husband an aunt. Should we Click yes and Fill their individual details or fill the details of just one of them

We intend to travel with the kids, for vacation. We haven't traveled together as a family before. I have been to Dubai with my first child while pregnant with the second and my husband have travel history too. Does it matter that we haven't traveled as a family before?

The vacation will be sponsored by my husband's company . I understand we need to go with the Co account details? And letter from board of directors?

KaptainAfrika:
And also let us know how it went. There are a lot of people like you, who made this mistake and are hoping for some way of rectifying their mistake.

OtunOba15:
Why do you want to lie? Filling in the right thing and go defend it infront of the VO with confidence. If it is hotel reservations or your relatives stick to one option. Please avoid an agent.

KaptainAfrika:
1. Fill the appropriate section, when filling your form (I don't which one it is)

2. Be honest when answering the questions.

3. If the VO mentions something like (I heard this during my 1st interview), for example; last time you said X, but now you are saying Y. COME CLEAN , DO NOT USE "THE AGENT DID IT" AS AN EXCUSE , BE HONEST ENOUGH TO ACCEPT THAT THOUGH YOU KNEW IT WAS A LIE , YOU STILL WENT ALONG WITH IT , AND THAT YOU HAVE LEARNT YOUR LESSON AND WISH TO THROW YOURSELF AT THE MERCY OF THE VO.
It might or might not work.

4. If you have been banned, the VO will let you know. I DONT KNOW THE PROCESS OF APPLYING FOR A WAIVER.

Boykay:
Good day sir/ma. Pls I have been having challenges signing and submitting my DS-160 form for myself and my son. Respond I get each time I click on the sign and submit is that "passport number enter does not match previously entered. I have crossed check zillion times. Passport number is correct but I keep getting same respond each time I tried submitting. Pls what shall I do?

smokeydrinky:


We do not intend to stay with a relative. But after filling the hotel reservations, we were further asked if we have relatives in USA.

The question was lyk : do u have any immediate relative in the USA which we clicked no as neither our parents or siblings are in the USA. Then another question : do you have other relative in the USA. That's d confusion. We were advised to click no and avoid too much story but based on Wat I read on this thread about saying the truth, I think we should click yes. Hence the question.

I told hubby that we don't need an agent. I have read severally that they cause mire harm than good

Thank you so much for taking you time to reply. I do not want to lie, I will not lie. That's why I'm here asking, to ensure that I do not lie by omission.
Further awaiting your reply, thank you.

cosade:


I guess you're referring to the signature page where you are to enter your passport number as signature. If the system says incorrect passport number, then there is no doubt that the number is incorrect.

Firstly, you said DS160 form for yourself and son. I hope these are two separate forms, if not you have to complete two separate forms.

Secondly, check if your passport number includes zero (0) and be sure you didn't state letter "O" instead.

Thirdly, check for transpositional error like stating "918" as "981".

OmoBendel24:

Yes, click you have a relative, there will be no further question on that. Then stick to your hotel, cool

smokeydrinky:


We do not intend to stay with a relative. But after filling the hotel reservations, we were further asked if we have relatives in USA.

The question was lyk : do u have any immediate relative in the USA which we clicked no as neither our parents or siblings are in the USA. Then another question : do you have other relative in the USA. That's d confusion. We were advised to click no and avoid too much story but based on Wat I read on this thread about saying the truth, I think we should click yes. Hence the question.

I told hubby that we don't need an agent. I have read severally that they cause mire harm than good

Thank you so much for taking you time to reply. I do not want to lie, I will not lie. That's why I'm here asking, to ensure that I do not lie by omission.
Further awaiting your reply, thank you.

asid:
Mornings, do permit my asking, please do banks have different PTA exchange rates?

cosade:


The last time I bought in May, a dollar was N360 across all banks. I guess it should be same situation.

OtunOba15:
Click YES.... But during the interview make it known that you will not be staying with them because you made reservations and to enjoy your privacy. All the best.

cosade:


Professionals?

A professional is a person engaged in a specified activity as one's main paid occupation.

NLers share information and knowledge on this forum freely, based on their personal experiences.

olystic:
A single person that intends to travel to the us as a tourist when asked for purpose of visit what is the appropriate answer to give

ikemefunam:
@ALL NEED ADVICE AND COUNSELLING.

I AM AN ACCOUNTANT,CURRENTLY EMPLOYED AND WORKED FOR OVER 5 YEARS FOR MY CURRENT COMPANY.PURSUING MBA PROGRAM IN FINANCE,SINGLE 34,WANTED TO PROCEED MY ANNUAL LEAVE BY OCTOBER IN THE US AND MY COMPANY IS WILLING TO SPONSOR ME.Have a sister(blood)a greencardholder and a citizen of the United state.

How will i present my information to get a visa?bringing in my sister will it improve my opportunity?what are the documents i needed from my employer? your swift reply will be greatly appreciated,please note i have a virgin passport

LagosNIV:
A few of us (myself, abujaniv, VisaOfficer) are professionals.

benolala:
Hi guys, I had my interview today in Abuja 7:30am... VO was very professional... My dress code was black suite with pink shirt no tie...

I was called to counter 8 then with a smile the VO first greeted.

VO: Good morning
Me: Morning, how you doing?
VO: I am fine, thanks (smile)
Please can you put your left four fingers, then right four fingers then both fingers (with little difficulty I did)
VO: why are you going to Florida?
Me; for holidays to attend the Bleep conference and visit some tourist sites.
VO; how did you hear about this conference?
Me: I am a professional member of Bleep orginasing the conference so I have been following updates. I was to attend last year but due to work couldn't make it so now I have 20 days holiday approved by my company.
Vo: Who is paying for the conference?
Me: I am responsible for the trip.
VO; what do you do?
Me: I am a Business Analyst with Bleep company
VO: what is your montly salary
Me: 270,000
VO; Is it a big company? Like how many staffs
Me: yes it's a big company with 27 staffs (I was surprised because our company is a multinational hospitality franchise)
VO; do you own the company?
Me; No it's own by my elder brother and like a family business
VO: Did you say you are paying for the trip?
Me: Yes I am
Vo: Do you have any relative in Florida?
Me: No I don't nit even in the US
VO: I see you have been to Ireland?
Me: Yes, for studies.
Vo: what did you study?
Me: Electronics and Computer Systems Engineering from DIT and Masters in Business Management from AIB
VO: Apart from Ireland which other countries have you visited?
Me: Japan, Singapore, Malaysia and Macua
Vo: Are you married?
Me: No, but I have a daughter
Vo: Your x wife where is she?
Me: She is here in Nigeria with my daughter
VO: Ok here is a guide on how to get your passport. Do have a nice day.
ME: You too... thanks (smile)

So guys that was it... I hope someone can also learn one or two things from my experience. Thanks

benolala:

VO: why are you going to Florida?
Me; for holidays to attend the Bleep conference and visit some tourist sites.
VO; how did you hear about this conference?
Me: I am a professional member of Bleep orginasing the conference so I have been following updates. I was to attend last year but due to work couldn't make it so now I have 20 days holiday approved by my company.
Vo: Who is paying for the conference?
Me: I am responsible for the trip.
....
VO: Did you say you are paying for the trip?
Me: Yes I am - this interview could have come to an end here, but then....
Vo: Do you have any relative in Florida?
Me: No I don't nit even in the US
VO: I see you have been to Ireland?
Me: Yes, for studies.
Vo: what did you study?
Me: Electronics and Computer Systems Engineering from DIT and Masters in Business Management from AIB
VO: Apart from Ireland which other countries have you visited?
Me: Japan, Singapore, Malaysia and Macua
Vo: Are you married? - travel history, its quality, and its content came through for you in my opinion
Me: No, but I have a daughter
Vo: Your x wife where is she?
Me: She is here in Nigeria with my daughter
VO: Ok here is a guide on how to get your passport. Do have a nice day.
ME: You too... thanks (smile)

So guys that was it... I hope someone can also learn one or two things from my experience. Thanks

Surely, congratulations to you, nice one

inikamoze:
Thank you for all your prompt response and incise answers to our questions, plenty twaile(local parlance for THUMBS UP) to you. I have a question:
My kid brother has been living in Turkey for the past 4 years and has a residence permit. He wants to apply for US visit visa, Can he apply in Turkey since that is where he is resident or does he need to come back to Nigeria to apply as his home country? Advice needed please.

cosade:



Never knew you guys are here ooo.

zolapower:
I have purchased an application form via an agent last Oct and later didnt use it due to some issues I have with the agent regarding the amount charged after I must have obtain the visa .
However, I have decided not to use the agent again. But after reading this thread I decided to do it on my own . I need you to furnish me with requirement as I'm a first time applicant . Thank u sir / ma.