DeeTus:
Lol! She sounded so desperate.
She gave out a lot of unnecessary information that would make even the nicest VO think twice.

Thanks. I just got the rest of your post after the edit. Everything she said is true, but I guess these things happen.

DeeTus:
You are still asking? Take a look at the transcript. From the question; why are you going to the United States till the end.

I responded to your post before you modified it, sir/madam

Oh sorry about it.....i guess this is the second time? I stand to be corrected o!

Everyone who is aware of how the US immigration works knows her chances of getting a visa is very slim.....

we all see her as a potential immigrant with no substantial ties to come back....for you to get married to a citizen while you are studying she can also do same while visiting.....

My advice for now... Let her get a life, settle down for marriage with KIDS, travel to other part of the world. Then check back at the door of US Embassy as a family....

1x24:
She didn’t get the visa.

I don’t have a full transcript cos she’s rather upset but it went something like:

***********************
VO: Why are you travelling to the US?
Her: I have been invited by my brother and his wife to their traditional wedding and the blessing of their union. This is taking place at *****, close to the home of the bride in line with tradition. My brother is doing his PhD in ***** at the university of *****, hence the contact address on the application. They legally got married on September *, 2017. I am on the bridal train and she has written me a letter of invitation together with the invitation card for the wedding.
VO: What do you do for a living?
Her: I am an investment analyst working for *****.
VO: Have you ever traveled outside Nigeria?
Her: No I haven’t
VO: How long have you worked for *****?
Her: Since Feb 2015, and I’ve gained a lot of valuable experience from the transactions I’ve worked on.
VO: Are you married?
Her: No I’m single, but I have a brother and his own wife and children, and a father, in Nigeria...
VO: (interrupts) Do you have any family in the US?
Her: My brother is my only direct relative in the US, but since he is now legally married to *****, she too is my relative.
VO: (types away at the computer for a long while)
VO: I’m sorry you do not qualify for this application in line with US immigration laws.
***********

This is very disappointing. I’m really gutted about how so many people have tricked and cheated the system over the years, and continue to do so, that now genuine and honest people keep getting falsely flagged.

1x24:

I responded to your post before you modified it, sir/madam

I already edited it. Worry not.

@OtunOba15: Thank you. Yes it’s the second visit visa denied, despite how important it is this time. First was early last year.

As for me getting married, I actually got a lawyer and talked to US immigrations about this. It is perfectly fine to get married while you’re in school for as long as 5 to 6 years. That’s a long time! There is even a legal system called “Adjustment of Status” which you’re offered, if you want to become a permanent resident.

Thanks for your advice. We will work on getting my wife to Nigeria instead.

Hello house am a baker and am also almost true with my nysc...wanted to go for a cake training in november so i applied for b2 but i got rejected...prolly not enough ties...i was still planning to go for a student visa next year if i was granted the visiting visa...want to know if my denail will affect the student visa i wanna go for next year or i should just do my masters in unilag jeje

Baker's training in US? Are you kidding me? You can learn that in Nigeria.

Your previous denial won't provided that your circumstances has changed.

Tendopein:
Hello house am a baker and am also almost true with my nysc...wanted to go for a cake training in november so i applied for b2 but i got rejected...prolly not enough ties...i was still planning to go for a student visa next year if i was granted the visiting visa...want to know if my denail will affect the student visa i wanna go for next year or i should just do my masters in unilag jeje

What i wanted to go for was a master class in using sugar art and making other unique type of edible flowers... you dont really get that here and thr plan was to bring something new to the table....nigerians love new things and packaging.

DeeTus:
Baker's training in US? Are you kidding me? You can learn that in Nigeria.

Your previous denial won't provided that your circumstances has changed.

@OtunOba15

Thank you so much!

1x24:

She sounds desperate? Which one of her responses makes you feel this way?

I have been a silence reader here, and I have been gaining alot of experience, pending the time, I would also want to visit US legally.

First I would say I am sorry for your sisters denial.

My advice, I guess it would be better if you can help your sister run a masters in the US, since she's a first class graduate.

I guess that would be better, and at least she would be more closer to you and your new wife.

cc: All the gurus in the house.

wunmi590:


I have been a silence reader here, and I have been gaining alot of experience, pending the time, I would also want to visit US legally.

First I would say I am sorry for your sisters denial.

My advice, I guess it would be better if you can help your sister run a masters in the US, since she's a first class graduate.

I guess that would be better, and at least she would be more closer to you and your new wife.

cc: All the gurus in the house.

Thank you for your kind words. She has actually considered going for postgrad studies, but for now she has been more focused on building her career and developing skills in her field, before maybe thinking about a masters in future.

Besides, now that she has gotten two visit visa rejections - I feel it would seem desperate for her to apply for a student visa now, no matter how genuine she really is about her education.

Gurus on the thread
@LadyG @seyewest @ladylco
Please Tomorrow is the D-day
Final advice and tips to prepare me will be highly appreciated,

1x24:

Thank you for your kind words. She has actually considered going for postgrad studies, but for now she has been more focused on building her career and developing skills in her field, before maybe thinking about a masters in future.

Besides, now that she has gotten two visit visa rejections - I feel it would seem desperate for her to apply for a student visa now, no matter how genuine she really is about her education.

Pretty sorry about the outcome. She should sit back, relax, pick herself up and get better on her career building and TRAVEL EXPERIENCE particularly. No much biggy! But even her academic qualification/grade should have counted for something too na....

Also from the transcript, if that is how she delivered it sha, it comes across as an OVER-PROGRAMMED applicant speaking. Interviews really can be creative, made interactive by applicants with good gusto and body language saying something important on their own. Regards

Why are you giving yourself unnecessary publicity?

Mind you the VO's are also seeing your post and waiting for you tomorrow. Go and defend your 64k as the spirit leads.

Finally take 4 bottles of beer early in the morning. You will surely get your confidence.

kessel:
Gurus on the thread
@LadyG @seyewest @ladylco
Tomorrow morning at 7.30 is my interview date and time.
Final advice and tips to prepare me will be highly appreciated,

OmoBendel24:


Pretty sorry about the outcome. She should sit back, relax, pick herself up and get better on her career building and TRAVEL EXPERIENCE particularly. No much biggy! But even her academic qualification/grade should have counted for something too na....

Also from the transcript, if that is how she delivered it sha, it comes across as an OVER-PROGRAMMED applicant speaking. Interviews really can be creative, made interactive by applicants with good gusto and body language saying something important on their own. Regards

This makes a lot of sense. Body language and confidence may make them feel more certain that you have nothing to hide.

I remember my own interview. I didn’t know anything about what to expect, or anything cos i had never applied for a visa.

The woman asked me where I’m going, I responded that I’m going for a PhD at so and so university. She said that’s a very good school, and I said Yes, I’m fortunate to have received full funding. Then she asked why I was so interested in what I wanted to do for my PhD and I started to explain. She smiled and said I just taught her some things, I smiled back and said thank you. She asked if I have ever left Nigeria, and I said No, I’ve never even tried. And she said congrats your visa has been approved. Just like that, it took a couple of minutes. No questions about anything else. All the documents I brought were for nothing.

Thanks again.

1x24:

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Hello 1x24

I saw a thread on nairaland about two years by one oyibo "naija wife". I did a quick search on nairaland and found it again.

https://www.nairaland.com/2771035/niger-wives#44892930

hope this helps

Tendopein:
What i wanted to go for was a master class in using sugar art and making other unique type of edible flowers... you dont really get that here and thr plan was to bring something new to the table....nigerians love new things and packaging.

Lol

1x24:
I know I’m on the wrong thread for this but please who has any pointers for an Oyinbo wife who needs a Nigerian Visa? It’s so hard to find any useful information. Do you know if there is any thread discussing such on Nairaland? Thanks a lot.

She can use Visa on Arrival. Check the Nigerian Immigration website. You can apply for her via email.

Hello everyone.

I applied with my 2 childrenJanuary this year and we were refused. My husband got his visa last year, he postponed his trip cos i was preggy then.
Vo- gm
Me- gm sir
vo-why are you going to the us
me- for tourism
Vo- have you travelled outside nigeria before now
me-yes united kingdom
vo-did you travel as a family
me- yes, but my lil one hasn't arrived then, we travelled 2015 with my 1st child
vo-oh your husband already has a visa
me-yes
vo-may i see the copy ( i gave it to him, checks his system and said oh it's recent!) Sorry apply next time.

What went wrong? My husband went on that trip alone, spent 12days as planned and came back. I applied again with my sons n our interview is next week, what are our chances? Myself n 2kids ll be Travelling with hubby for just 10days.

Note, my husband was recently promoted at work, so his income increased by over 100k (before on his ds his income was 214k, now 341k). How do i state his new income, i don't want them to think I'm lying cos of d diff with d one on his ds form as at d time he applied, though i have his promotion letter documents. I'm a business woman but i left d income part blank on my ds, hope dts not a problem since my husband is our sponsor and he's going with us. Urgent ans needed. Thanks.

Fyorgyn:


Hello 1x24

I saw a thread on nairaland about two years by one oyibo "naija wife". I did a quick search on nairaland and found it again.

https://www.nairaland.com/2771035/niger-wives#44892930

hope this helps

Thanks! I already found this. But maybe the information is outdated, cos nobody ever replied to any of the emails. Or else maybe it’s a different case cos we’re both outside Naija? I’m not sure but we will keep trying.

borryworld:
She can use Visa on Arrival. Check the Nigerian Immigration website. You can apply for her via email.

Thanks a lot, we will look into this.

nubiang:

Hello Good people. I'm one of the silent readers and observers. First I would like to thank you guys so much for your immense contribution to this forum Especially LadyG,  Omobendel, Seyewest etc. This is my second attempt having applied once previously in 2013 and was refused. I Read
my profile,I'm 34 yrs, female,  engaged. Have two businesses and earn 600k plus per month. Although she didn't ask me how I much I earned neither did she mention anything about my dubai trip. 

I guess this time,I was more confident and composed and my circumstances has improved compared to 4yrs ago. And one more thing,the column that asked us to explain why we were refused a  US visa. I stated the reasons (insufficient ties) but I also use the column to write that I believe my circumstances has improved ,I've a well settled biz and my whole family is here. Nothing too long,just a simple jara 

Thank you guys once again and I wish all subsequent applicants best of luck

Congrats.... Honestly when I was issued my own visa... I didn't hear the rest of what the V.O was saying...

kessel:
Gurus on the thread
@LadyG @seyewest @ladylco
Tomorrow morning at 7.30 is my interview date and time.
Final advice and tips to prepare me will be highly appreciated, thanks

Why are you going to U.S?

seyewest:

Congrats.... Honestly when I was issued my own visa... I didn't hear the rest of what the V.O was saying...

i pray luck fall on me the day i will be visiting the embassy.

1x24:
I know I’m on the wrong thread for this but please who has any pointers for an Oyinbo wife who needs a Nigerian Visa? It’s so hard to find any useful information. Do you know if there is any thread discussing such on Nairaland? Thanks a lot.

Google Nigeria embassy atlanta look up the website and go from there. You will need to pay the visa fee to a 3rd party then call them..they should tell you what to do next... I will look into it later today.

seyewest:

Google Nigeria embassy atlanta look up the website and go from there. You will need to pay the visa fee to a 3rd party then call them..they should tell you what to do next... I will look into it later today.

Thank you!

Hello everyone.

I applied with my 2 childrenJanuary this year and we were refused. My husband got his visa last year, he postponed his trip cos i was almost due then.

Vo- gm
Me- gm sir
vo-why are you going to the us
me- for tourism
Vo- have you travelled outside nigeria before now
me-yes united kingdom
vo-did you travel as a family
me- yes, but my lil one hasn't arrived then, we travelled 2015 with my 1st child
vo-oh your husband already has a visa
me-yes
vo-may i see the copy ( i gave it to him, checks his system and said oh it's recent!) Sorry apply next time.

What went wrong? My husband went on that trip alone, spent 12days as planned and came back. I applied again with my sons n our interview is next week, what are our chances? Myself n 2kids ll be Travelling with hubby for just 10days.

Note, my husband was recently promoted at work, so his income increased by over 100k (before on his ds his income was 214k, now 341k). How do i state his new income, i don't want them to think I'm lying cos of d diff with d one on his ds form as at d time he applied, though i have his promotion letter documents. I'm a business woman but i left d income part blank on my ds, hope dts not a problem since my husband is our sponsor and he's going with us. Urgent ans needed. Thanks.[/quote]

please i need your help. my ds 160 form says my husband will be travelling alone with me... but he just found out that he will be very buzy during my travel period. what kind of mail do i send to the us embassy informing them of the change.. before my interview date will is close. thank you.

nobody09:
please i need your help. my ds 160 form says my husband will be travelling alone with me... but he just found out that he will be very buzy during my travel period. what kind of mail do i send to the us embassy informing them of the change.. before my interview date will is close. thank you.

I see no need for unnecessary panic here. You might as well just mention it to the VO during the interview.

im asking because i read in a thread in usa visit visa.. where a lady thought she was denied because she ddnt state that she was travelling alone and during her interview said otherwise when the VO asked her

1x24:
She didn’t get the visa.

I don’t have a full transcript cos she’s rather upset but it went something like:

***********************
VO: Why are you travelling to the US?
Her: I have been invited by my brother and his wife to their traditional wedding and the blessing of their union. This is taking place at *****, close to the home of the bride in line with tradition. My brother is doing his PhD in ***** at the university of *****, hence the contact address on the application. They legally got married on September *, 2017. I am on the bridal train and she has written me a letter of invitation together with the invitation card for the wedding.
VO: What do you do for a living?
Her: I am an investment analyst working for *****.
VO: Have you ever traveled outside Nigeria?
Her: No I haven’t
VO: How long have you worked for *****?
Her: Since Feb 2015, and I’ve gained a lot of valuable experience from the transactions I’ve worked on.
VO: Are you married?
Her: No I’m single, but I have a brother and his own wife and children, and a father, in Nigeria...
VO: (interrupts) Do you have any family in the US?
Her: My brother is my only direct relative in the US, but since he is now legally married to *****, she too is my relative.
VO: (types away at the computer for a long while)
VO: I’m sorry you do not qualify for this application in line with US immigration laws.
***********

This is very disappointing. I’m really gutted about how so many people have tricked and cheated the system over the years, and continue to do so, that now genuine and honest people keep getting falsely flagged.

Sorry about the denial.

From the experiences I've gathered so far from nairaland transcript and immehelp....I can say categorically that she was not answering questions to the point. She was trying to impressed the V.O hence letting out unrequired informations. I see nervousness on the high side here which V.O may consider as desperation.

I wish her better luck next time.

ladylco:



you cant change any inform on the DS160 form once its submitted. Since you are yet to book appoint, fill another form and contact support to update the new DS160 ID then you can book your date. I always advise people to pick interview date before submitting their DS160 forms so they can be sure all is in order.

All the best!

Thanks alot for this information.
What do you mean by contact support?? Via which means. Assist pls.
Can't I update it myself on my profile with my new confirmation ID??

Thanks a lot!

good evening house please i need your advice, I am suppose to attend a scheduled interview last week monday but my bag I am suppose to travel with containing my laptop, passport and other credentials was stolen by the strong men on Friday night at my residence which made me to cancel the appointment because I have to get another passport....
Now my question is:1. can i be able to use the same visa fee to apply for a conference next year whenever my new passport is ready
2.Will question not arise that why the change in the address because i already filled that I intend to visit charllote for my sister's birthday before the strong burst into my apartment and the conference would be coming up in New York?
3.My travel history is on the stolen passport and i don't have copies though they have seen it on my previous application at the embassy but denied visa then ,won't their be issue concerning that
Your kind advice and response would be appreciated