usmanm77:
Morning everyone,
My B1/B2 expired in March this year and haven't really been thinking about renewing it until now.

I recently applied for UK Study visa and I met someone at the visa center who recommended that I renew my US Visa as well. I will be departing for UK this coming January.

Now the situation is that I don't have any reason to travel to the US for anything at this point in time, so Im writing here to ask if it's a good idea to renew it even though I might not end up traveling to the US?

PS: I used the expired US visa once in 2015. Stayed there for just a week.

Pitykitten:
Goodmorning.
Please has anyone here ever carried cake to the US?

Someone ‘needs’ undecided Red velvet cake and wants it from a particular place in Lagos.

If you or someone you know has transported this successfully, kindly advise. Thank you so much.

domcreative:
"Have you ever sought to obtain or assist others to obtain a visa, entry into the United States, or any other United States immigration benefit by fraud or willful misrepresentation or other unlawful means.

I clicked Yes and gave following details.

I WAS A VICTIM TO A VISA AGENT IN 2016 WHO FILLED WRONG INFORMATION AND MISREPRESENTED ME.

Just wanting to know if this is right or there is no need for the explanation.

cc OmoBendel24, LadyGuinivere, sewest.

LadyGuinivere:

You were not a victim of an agent
You actively participated in the misrepresentation. You went for the interview with the details filled. I am almost certain you didn't tick the column for if some one other than you filled the form.
So rephrase that your grammar to take responsibility for your actions Sir.
#myview

soleexx:
Pls guys Whats your advice on Couple attending US Embassy with there little son to apply for visa...For a visit/tourist to the States... and what are the likely questions they should be ready to provide... Thankz

OmoBendel24:


No be for everybody oh! It works different ways for different people. I like travelling lots, my wife doesn't much, the major thing we have in common is that we like and prefer SHORT STAY TRIPS. I can take four ("quality and not quality" countries on a trip (even repetition sef, plus different time zones wahala), it won't even wear me out, but my wife wouldn't (she prefers one or two quality travels at a time. I even like spending a day or two in my flight transit countries/cities including within the US, Canada deliberately), I just enjoy "wakadugbe" movements.

So, I most times end up doing my own trips while she does hers alone or with the kid. Been some time we both were on a trip together despite that we (particularly I) make at least one, two, sometimes three trips annually as individuals, no ish at all going it alone, less monetary calculations and involvement! I still have unused tickets to two destinations and will have to embark on them alone soon before story that touch enters because she wouldn't do repeat destination - UAE join oh, we've been there twice together, while I have been there like five times on a general count (e no dey tire me). So, different folks, different strokes!

KaptainAfrika:
Nope. The VO gave her an opportunity to show him/her how a business admin graduate can work as an accountant. I would be concerned how a business admin graduate, can work as an accountant, if I were a VO.

Slim86:
8:30am appointment, at the car park, see as all these guys outside were dashing info, we need to do these and that, my husband wanted to listen(cos he didn't have time to read this thread so I always pass info to him whenever we are gisting or eating) but I had to pull him that he must not allow them touch our file and he mustnt talk to them that they are bad luck,all they were saying wanted to get to me but I just told my husband if there's anything we need to do we will come back....

I'm pregnant but I still suit up with my office shoe trying to hide my previous baby, but my baby sef took position wants to see what's going on, so hiding wasn't so successful but I was smart nice makeup and stood firm all through still trying to hide my fine tommy oo

Transcript..........

Looking forward to wonderful Christmas and new year holiday celebration

Thanks to nairalander i love you all, the people who anwer like police men and women, the no nonsense soldiers I hail all, you made me stay firm and read all from thread 1 to 3 very very well esp thread 2

ikesim:
Good day every1...please, I'm a permanent resident in U.S, got married in May, my wife and I are expecting a baby in march, she is stil living in Nigeria. I would have filed for her but with green card it takes about 2 years before that goes through for her to come, I recently applied for my citizenship, awaiting my interview date, but right now she will be due before I even get my citizenship and apply for her.

So my question is....
What are our chances if I invite her to U.S for delivery so that I can take care of her and the baby during and after delivery.
cc seyewest, abujaniv

Slim86:
8:30am appointment, at the car park, see as all these guys outside were dashing info, we need to do these and that, my husband wanted to listen(cos he didn't have time to read this thread so I always pass info to him whenever we are gisting or eating) but I had to pull him that he must not allow them touch our file and he mustnt talk to them that they are bad luck,all they were saying wanted to get to me but I just told my husband if there's anything we need to do we will come back....

I'm pregnant but I still suit up with my office shoe trying to hide my previous baby, but my baby sef took position wants to see what's going on, so hiding wasn't so successful but I was smart nice makeup and stood firm all through still trying to hide my fine tommy oo

Slim86:
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Thank you sir, sure I will cos I don't want wahala for myself and unborn child i learnt big lessons here o, but I doubth giving birth there cos I have access to very good and free medical care here, and aside my sis inlaw, all family are here in Nigeria, they can't wait to see their grandchild oooo

eyinola:
my job and my family r not good tie?

seyewest:

When was he denied U.S Visa and in his ds160 form did he filled married? if yes or no please let us know.

ladylco:


....and he explained that he has a professional certificate in accounting!

Why didn't a VO wonder why someone who read Food and nutrition is working in the bank? Na food she wan dey serve for back?

I think the VO just acted on impulse.

If I were the applicant, I will reapply if I have the funds.

lady2017:
Good evening all , I appreciate this site thou am new but I love the help and comments form here,
please my interview is coming up soon please can u give me a good reason why students study aboard, am confused

lady2017:
Good evening all , I appreciate this site thou am new but I love the help and comments form here,
please my interview is coming up soon please can u give me a good reason why students study aboard, am confused

KaptainAfrika:
1. Sorry that's a weak explanation,and from my opinion that's where he erred. You were asked how having studied A in school, you are now doing B, how did you learn how to do B...and you just reply you have a professional certificate in B, does that answer the question

2. Sorry, I am not an accountant but to be an accountant:
- don't you need to have taken your ICAN and/or ACCA exams, which makes you a chartered accountant.
- studied accounting in undergraduate school
- and what is a PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTING?!

3. He or she can reapply but explain how she learnt how to do B, having studied A in school. The answers you give to their questions also matter. But wait are you a VO Supervisor, to know that he or she acted on impulse
To me he or she should have said yes,I learn from the job by going for 3 or 4 months training. Like me now it wasn't the course I read in school that's the job I'm doing but I under go 4months training.

LadyGuinivere:
Welcome to part 3 of this thread, Like the Phoenix, Part 2 must go down for part 3 to be born (Although the info in Parts 1 and 2 remain priceless and Must/Ought to be read by any serious applicant.Part 2 was wonderful. Lots of lovely people offering great advice. Each in their own unique style. You guys rock!!! You know yourselves.

For enquiries relating to likely interview questions and self evaluation, kindly go through both parts 1 and 2 of this thread so you have a fair knowledge of answers to such questions.

Kindly note that this is a do it yourself thread. Nobody here is an agent. Nobody is a VO, hence cannot authoritatively predict your chances of visa success .

Happy reading and good luck to all the honest visa seekers!

Please see part 1 here for reference:
https://www.nairaland.com/608780/usa-visit-visa/322#38856287

See part 2 here for reference https://www.nairaland.com/2656320/usa-visit-visa-part-2

Due to the fact that some questions are frequently asked, repeated and retreated, the links to the questions are contained herein for easy reference
For instructions and documents required for the application
http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/mobile//non-immigrant_visas.html

To book appointment and fill DS 160
http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/mobile//niv_appointmnent_instructions.html

Note:The steps for the whole process is set out step by step. For your own good, adhere. If not, a possibility exists that the final ds 160 number will be different from the one used to book the appointment . Applicants in those situations will neither be allowed to enter the embassy nor will they be interviewed.
In the event of such an occurence, kindly call/email the embassy to sort it out .

Peraventure you wish to change a detail in an already submitted ds 160, fill a new one, submit and call/email the embassy

For US embassy contact Nos and email
http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/mobile/contact.html

For video interviews with actual VOs on frequently asked Questions
https://www.nairaland.com/2656320/usa-visit-visa-part-2/180#47174473

https://plus.google.com/app/basic/s/%23AsktheVOs

For sample transcripts of some interviews (as posted by the users of this thread) Please check this link https://www.nairaland.com/download/4692218


Finally, Lying on your ds 160 or during the interview is misrepresentation and a crime. This thread's aim is not to teach / coach applicants on how to lie. The truth is ALWAYS the best course of action no matter the situation. Please DO NOT ask about how to misrepresent on this thread.

I'm grateful to God that I am alive to create this new part. And for the several friends I have made hereon.

Thank you.
Humbly
LadyGuinivere

Ayantybat:
I think you should find out more about this but am sure Ikoyi Registry is a Federal Marriage registry while the one in Ibadan is state owned maybe that's the reason for the believe that Ikoyi is more acceptable... My opinion thou.....
quote author=muyico0le post=62775392]Good evening you all, please I need an answer to this question...Please only ans if you are 100% sure...My fiance is a green card holder and we she coming home this December for our wedding, our registry will be in ibadan and that's what she will use to file my immigrant visa for me when she go back...Just someone called me that the only recognized registry is the one at ikoyi Lagos State that that's the one she should use...Please I want to know if this claim is true..Thanks as I wait for help

domcreative:
"Have you ever sought to obtain or assist others to obtain a visa, entry into the United States, or any other United States immigration benefit by fraud or willful misrepresentation or other unlawful means.

I clicked Yes and gave following details.

I WAS A VICTIM TO A VISA AGENT IN 2016 WHO FILLED WRONG INFORMATION AND MISREPRESENTED ME.

Just wanting to know if this is right or there is no need for the explanation.

cc OmoBendel24, LadyGuinivere, sewest.

LagosNIV:
Hello domcreative -

No, you weren't the victim of a visa agent. You are responsible for all information presented on your DS160 and at your interview. You hired a visa agent hoping that it would increase your chances of getting a visa. Your agent filled out your forms with inaccurate information in an attempt to increase your chances of getting a visa. You went to an interview based on the false application. Do us the respect of taking accountability for your choices.

LagosNIV

LagosNIV:
Hello domcreative -

No, you weren't the victim of a visa agent. You are responsible for all information presented on your DS160 and at your interview. You hired a visa agent hoping that it would increase your chances of getting a visa. Your agent filled out your forms with inaccurate information in an attempt to increase your chances of getting a visa. You went to an interview based on the false application. Do us the respect of taking accountability for your choices.

LagosNIV

Zimzee:
Is it advisable to state your salary monthly or annually when asked how much one earns by the vo?

OmoBendel24:


Monthly is what is asked for specifically on the form....

LagosNIV:
Hello domcreative -

No, you weren't the victim of a visa agent. You are responsible for all information presented on your DS160 and at your interview. You hired a visa agent hoping that it would increase your chances of getting a visa. Your agent filled out your forms with inaccurate information in an attempt to increase your chances of getting a visa. You went to an interview based on the false application.
Do us the respect of taking accountability for your choices.

LagosNIV

ladylco:


Our hobbies are similarity in common

But what an expensive indulgence!, God help us Amen

domcreative:
"Have you ever sought to obtain or assist others to obtain a visa, entry into the United States, or any other United States immigration benefit by fraud or willful misrepresentation or other unlawful means.

I clicked Yes and gave following details.

I WAS A VICTIM TO A VISA AGENT IN 2016 WHO FILLED WRONG INFORMATION AND MISREPRESENTED ME.

Just wanting to know if this is right or there is no need for the explanation.

cc OmoBendel24, LadyGuinivere, sewest.

ladylco:


......and this is what I call confidence, not some do called.... You know what I mean