You ehn, I hate it when people try to play funny games. He knows exactly what he plans to do. He's just looking for enablers. Every info about visas is on that website. A click will give you so much info. All the same thank you for your explanations

Obinoscopy:
It good to know you want to do things legally.

This thread is for discussions on Visit Visa. You've been advised that you can apply for a Visit Visa to attend a program. But you were also advised not to work with a Visit Visa.

So if you insist on working, then this is the wrong thread for you as Visit Visa is for visiting and not working.

Securing work visa is not easy. This is because it's the company that wants to employ you that usually applies for the visa and they must convince the US government that no US citizen is qualified for the job and that you are the only one qualified. This is a tall order if you ask me.

You can however work with a student visa. But the cost of schooling in the US is so high that the money you make while working is barely enough. I doubt you even want to go through the rigours of schooling. So this is not your option.

So my personal advice is this: apply for a visit visa and if you get it, visit only and come back home. You can always visit many times thereafter. But don't work with the visit visa.

However note that you will have to demonstrate strong ties with Nigeria for you to get the visit visa. If you don't qualify for visit visa, then I suggest you don't waste money applying and wait till when you have gotten the required things that can be considered as strong ties.

fantastical:

Alright, when I say I want to do things legally I mean, I want to acquire legal and relevant documents that will not compromise my integrity and the integrity of the country I'm representing (Nigeria). This is going to be my first international trip anyway. And my first appearance at the embassy. That's why I have to open up here after carefully followed this trend. Anyway, every advice and suggestion is welcome and highly appreciated.
God will see me through...

Gbam

Obinoscopy:
It good to know you want to do things legally.

This thread is for discussions on Visit Visa. You've been advised that you can apply for a Visit Visa to attend a program. But you were also advised not to work with a Visit Visa.

So if you insist on working, then this is the wrong thread for you as Visit Visa is for visiting and not working.

Securing work visa is not easy. This is because it's the company that wants to employ you that usually applies for the visa and they must convince the US government that no US citizen is qualified for the job and that you are the only one qualified. This is a tall order if you ask me.

You can however work with a student visa. But the cost of schooling in the US is so high that the money you make while working is barely enough. I doubt you even want to go through the rigours of schooling. So this is not your option.

So my personal advice is this: apply for a visit visa and if you get it, visit only and come back home. You can always visit many times thereafter. But don't work with the visit visa.

However note that you will have to demonstrate strong ties with Nigeria for you to get the visit visa. If you don't qualify for visit visa, then I suggest you don't waste money applying and wait till when you have gotten the required things that can be considered as strong ties.

Sound! Basically....

Timika:
Good morning! Please does DHL office Lagos work on Saturdays so that my sis can pick up her Visa. She wants to travel 31st Dec or 1st January?

Till Monday....

Obinoscopy:
It good to know you want to do things legally.

This thread is for discussions on Visit Visa. You've been advised that you can apply for a Visit Visa to attend a program. But you were also advised not to work with a Visit Visa.

So if you insist on working, then this is the wrong thread for you as Visit Visa is for visiting and not working.


Securing work visa is not easy. This is because it's the company that wants to employ you that usually applies for the visa and they must convince the US government that no US citizen is qualified for the job and that you are the only one qualified. This is a tall order if you ask me.

You can however work with a student visa. But the cost of schooling in the US is so high that the money you make while working is barely enough. I doubt you even want to go through the rigours of schooling. So this is not your option.

So my personal advice is this: apply for a visit visa and if you get it, visit only and come back home. You can always visit many times thereafter. But don't work with the visit visa.

However note that you will have to demonstrate strong ties with Nigeria for you to get the visit visa. If you don't qualify for visit visa, then I suggest you don't waste money applying and wait till when you have gotten the required things that can be considered as strong ties.

Very good explanation and advice if I were u I wud just follow this

Good morning peeps. Filling ds-160 form rite now. At this point now. Are you a Nigerian passport holder or a Nigerian resident? Pls guys Very urgent. Yes or no.

puretayo:
Good morning peeps. Filling ds-160 form rite now. At this point now. Are you a Nigerian passport holder or a Nigerian resident? Pls guys Very urgent. Yes or no.

? ! Are you any of both? If you are, then we pick YES, if not, pick NO.... But this is so basic!

I'll advise you plead with your Dad to increase your salary even if u have to return the excess one way or the other. A good way is to shoulder the family/domestic expenses that Dad normally funds. In a way, he has only transferred the responsibilities to you which I believe will bolster your application tremendously. Also, you don't have to mention you are working for your Dad. Get one of his staff to do you an intro letter stating your annual emolument and your role in the company. Please jettison the idea of Dad sponsoring you (you are a graduate and what you are simply telling VO is that Dad is sponsoring your exit from Ngr). If Dad really likes you that much, he would show it in your monthly take-home. Lastly, do not appear for visa interview until about 6 months after your new salary. This way, you can equip yourself with at least 6 months statement of account showing this nice salary. There are other things to consider tho, should be a short vacation on a low budget, book an hotel and draw up a good plan for your vacation without your Aunt in the picture. If u do all these and you don't get the visa, it's just gonna be one flimsy excuse, not that you couldn't prove strong ties back home.

Annie26:
Good morning family
I have only been to the UK and Ghana. I studied in UK and last traveled 2016. Throughout 2017, I was in lawschool. 2018- NYSC/ and part time working with my Dad's company. 26, female and single.

Currently I still work for my Dad's company full time. But d pay is 50k.
I would like to visit my aunt in d US with my dad as my sponsor because I haven't started earning a lot and can't sponsor my self.
Secondly, my dad does not mind being my sponsor but I am still worried.

Having same company as Employer and Sponsor might pose a challenge especially when we share same surname.

Plse I need advice.


Secondly, plse what is the available date now in Abuja?

Good Day House

Please i applied for a B1/B2 visa...my interview was for 13th dec. I got there on the scheduled date passed through the normal checks, got to the interview hall, queued like others and when it got to my turn, the lady asked for my passport which i handed over to her. she asked for my i-20 at that point i told her i wasn't a student that i was going for medicals....she said the class of visa i picked during my appointment was m-1( it was my agent who filled the form, and he did expedite according to him)....tried explaining it was an oversight but she asked i wait for her to do some checks. she later got back and said i should go re-book an appointment picking the right class of visa after 72 hrs to enable her open the visa application fee made to gtb. then i left.

Now i have been trying to use the same receipt to re-book an appointment but its bringing an error message 'NO VALID RECORD CAN BE FOUND FOR THE ENTERED RECEIPT NUMBER'........we have written severally to the US help desk they aint helping the issue. please what can i do now? i cant pay another visa fee when i didn't have an interview......the whole process is frustrating

pemilabelle:
Good Day House

Please i applied for a B1/B2 visa...my interview was for 13th dec. I got there on the scheduled date passed through the normal checks, got to the interview hall, queued like others and when it got to my turn, the lady asked for my passport which i handed over to her. she asked for my i-20 at that point i told her i wasn't a student that i was going for medicals....she said the class of visa i picked during my appointment was m-1( it was my agent who filled the form, and he did expedite according to him)....tried explaining it was an oversight but she asked i wait for her to do some checks. she later got back and said i should go re-book an appointment picking the right class of visa after 72 hrs to enable her open the visa application fee made to gtb. then i left.

Now i have been trying to use the same receipt to re-book an appointment but its bringing an error message 'NO VALID RECORD CAN BE FOUND FOR THE ENTERED RECEIPT NUMBER'........we have written severally to the US help desk they aint helping the issue. please what can i do now? i cant pay another visa fee when i didn't have an interview......the whole process is frustrating

Call them to explain.

puretayo:
Good morning peeps. Filling ds-160 form rite now. At this point now. Are you a Nigerian passport holder or a Nigerian resident? Pls guys Very urgent. Yes or no.

A Nigerian passport holder is a Nigerian. A Nigerian resident is someone living in Nigeria legally but not necessarily a Nigerian passport holder. So check your category.

pemilabelle:
Good Day House

Please i applied for a B1/B2 visa...my interview was for 13th dec. I got there on the scheduled date passed through the normal checks, got to the interview hall, queued like others and when it got to my turn, the lady asked for my passport which i handed over to her. she asked for my i-20 at that point i told her i wasn't a student that i was going for medicals....she said the class of visa i picked during my appointment was m-1( it was my agent who filled the form, and he did expedite according to him)....tried explaining it was an oversight but she asked i wait for her to do some checks. she later got back and said i should go re-book an appointment picking the right class of visa after 72 hrs to enable her open the visa application fee made to gtb. then i left.

Now i have been trying to use the same receipt to re-book an appointment but its bringing an error message 'NO VALID RECORD CAN BE FOUND FOR THE ENTERED RECEIPT NUMBER'........we have written severally to the US help desk they aint helping the issue. please what can i do now? i cant pay another visa fee when i didn't have an interview......the whole process is frustrating

Eh yah you are a victim of avoidable circumstance!
How in the world would you not know what class of visa you interviewing for?

Its like going for a surgery and you don't know what kind

Or going for a school exam you don't know what course.

Or going to the farm you don't have tools.


This just shows desperation, stupidity,ignorance and pure embarrassment.

Now you back here asking ridiculous questions after the deed is done ( which I believe you knew all along just playing dumb innocence)

If person go chop you mugu at least make am hard for the person small

cerezo:
I'll advise you plead with your Dad to increase your salary even if u have to return the excess one way or the other. A good way is to shoulder the family/domestic expenses that Dad normally funds. In a way, he has only transferred the responsibilities to you which I believe will bolster your application tremendously. Also, you don't have to mention you are working for your Dad. Get one of his staff to do you an intro letter stating your annual emolument and your role in the company. Please jettison the idea of Dad sponsoring you (you are a graduate and what you are simply telling VO is that Dad is sponsoring your exit from Ngr). If Dad really likes you that much, he would show it in your monthly take-home. Lastly, do not appear for visa interview until about 6 months after your new salary. This way, you can equip yourself with at least 6 months statement of account showing this nice salary. There are other things to consider tho, should be a short vacation on a low budget, book an hotel and draw up a good plan for your vacation without your Aunt in the picture. If u do all these and you don't get the visa, it's just gonna be one flimsy excuse, not that you couldn't prove strong ties back home.

Indirectly this is also fraud and cheating the system. Same level if not worse than a tourist who works on a visit visa

There's no correlation whatsoever. I am yet to understand what is wrong in working for my Dad and having him increase my salary so I can shoulder more responsibilities at home. At the same time, helping build my financial standing. Let's not make this place look like where visa decisions are made. The final decision is with the VO. Many of us secure these visas not by our perfect making, but we come here to condemn efforts made by others. IMO it seems we just don't want others to have same privilege. I am very open to correction here, I want to learn how this is synonymous to working with visit visa.

AfonjaBoston:


Indirectly this is also fraud and cheating the system. Same level if not worse than a tourist who works on a visit visa

Leave them ooo. They should keep using agents.

AfonjaBoston:


Eh yah you are a victim of avoidable circumstance!
How in the world would you not know what class of visa you interviewing for?

Its like going for a surgery and you don't know what kind

Or going for a school exam you don't know what course.

Or going to the farm you don't have tools.


This just shows desperation, stupidity,ignorance and pure embarrassment.

Now you back here asking ridiculous questions after the deed is done ( which I believe you knew all along just playing dumb innocence)

If person go chop you mugu at least make am hard for the person small

seyewest:


I'm not sure you have intention of studying in U.S

Of cos I do, explain what u mean please.

Thanks.

folmus:


Call them to explain.

Thanks too for the insults. Trust you're feeling yourself at the moment..... Kudos.

AfonjaBoston:


Eh yah you are a victim of avoidable circumstance!
How in the world would you not know what class of visa you interviewing for?

Its like going for a surgery and you don't know what kind

Or going for a school exam you don't know what course.

Or going to the farm you don't have tools.


This just shows desperation, stupidity,ignorance and pure embarrassment.

Now you back here asking ridiculous questions after the deed is done ( which I believe you knew all along just playing dumb innocence)

If person go chop you mugu at least make am hard for the person small

What's the most recent appointment dates available for jan-march

Hi All,

Please i just booked a follow up appointment for June 14th, i checked on rescheduling the appointment but it said that there were no appointments available.

please how can i get an earlier date than June? The site shows the earliest date as February 25th

cerezo:
I'll advise you plead with your Dad to increase your salary even if u have to return the excess one way or the other. A good way is to shoulder the family/domestic expenses that Dad normally funds. In a way, he has only transferred the responsibilities to you which I believe will bolster your application tremendously. Also, you don't have to mention you are working for your Dad. Get one of his staff to do you an intro letter stating your annual emolument and your role in the company. Please jettison the idea of Dad sponsoring you (you are a graduate and what you are simply telling VO is that Dad is sponsoring your exit from Ngr). If Dad really likes you that much, he would show it in your monthly take-home. Lastly, do not appear for visa interview until about 6 months after your new salary. This way, you can equip yourself with at least 6 months statement of account showing this nice salary. There are other things to consider tho, should be a short vacation on a low budget, book an hotel and draw up a good plan for your vacation without your Aunt in the picture. If u do all these and you don't get the visa, it's just gonna be one flimsy excuse, not that you couldn't prove strong ties back home.

This is one of the reason they do not check our bank statement... simply because we can lie for Africa.

Nicklaus619:


Of cos I do, explain what u mean please.

There's nothing to explain.. They expected you to return to your country after studying.

seyewest:


There's nothing to explain.. They expected you to return to your country after studying.

Ohh okay, but countries like Canada offers such opportunity, so what type of visa do you advice me to apply for ?? As I will like to work and live there

Nicklaus619:


Ohh okay, but countries like Canada offers such opportunity, so what type of visa do you advice me to apply for ?? As I will like to work and live there

You're talking to the wrong person... I have no idea about how that work... what I know is tourist visa.

Hello,Please,has anyone submitted dropbox application in December and has passport returned? I submitted documents on the 4th December and since it has being on "Application Received".Thanks

seyewest:


You're talking to the wrong person... I have no idea about how that work... what I know is tourist visa.

Ok thanks
Can u please redirect me to someone who has idea on this one

lennyk:
Hi All,

Please i just booked a follow up appointment for June 14th, i checked on rescheduling the appointment but it said that there were no appointments available.

please how can i get an earlier date than June? The site shows the earliest date as February 25th

The earliest date from my end is june 14th. It's been like that for days now. Where did you see the Feb 25th.

AfonjaBoston:


Eh yah you are a victim of avoidable circumstance!
How in the world would you not know what class of visa you interviewing for?

Its like going for a surgery and you don't know what kind

Or going for a school exam you don't know what course.

Or going to the farm you don't have tools.


This just shows desperation, stupidity,ignorance and pure embarrassment.

Now you back here asking ridiculous questions after the deed is done ( which I believe you knew all along just playing dumb innocence)

If person go chop you mugu at least make am hard for the person small

I don't know what is wrong with some people that makes them always act like they are owners of the United States or wherever they reside.

How dare you utter this rubbish on an applicant in need of assistance? I had to reread her post and I couldn't find where she requested for anything illegal. This is despicable!

Stop acting like you are the first African to migrate to the USA, millions migrated before you and more will migrate after you. I don't know your age but you have lots of growing up to do. To hell with you man!

@pemilabelle I advice you call the embassy and I hope you sort things out. And please, it is best you handle your things yourself as most so-called agents are notorious for messing things up after collecting huge sum of money. Good luck

cerezo:

There's no correlation whatsoever. I am yet to understand what is wrong in working for my Dad and having him increase my salary so I can shoulder more responsibilities at home. At the same time, helping build my financial standing. Let's not make this place look like where visa decisions are made. The final decision is with the VO. Many of us secure these visas not by our perfect making, but we come here to condemn efforts made by others. IMO it seems we just don't want others to have same privilege. I am very open to correction here, I want to learn how this is synonymous to working with visit visa.

As a silent follower of this board, I have observed that poster. He doesn't add any meaningful contribution to people's legitimate requests but is quick to insult or discourage people and doesn't even hide it.

Your explanation to that lawyer is spot on but I doubt the Embassy will check those documents. I doubt but not saying they won't!

Afonjaboston or wateva u call ur self u ar very stupid for saying dis. U feel u ar on top of d world because u ar in America. Luk at seyewest, omobendel dey will tell u d truth without insulting anybody
. Hw old ar u self

AfonjaBoston:


Eh yah you are a victim of avoidable circumstance!
How in the world would you not know what class of visa you interviewing for?

Its like going for a surgery and you don't know what kind

Or going for a school exam you don't know what course.

Or going to the farm you don't have tools.


This just shows desperation, stupidity,ignorance and pure embarrassment.

Now you back here asking ridiculous questions after the deed is done ( which I believe you knew all along just playing dumb innocence)

If person go chop you mugu at least make am hard for the person small

Nicklaus619:


Ohh okay, but countries like Canada offers such opportunity, so what type of visa do you advice me to apply for ?? As I will like to work and live there

what is the advantages of studying in Canada over US? thanks

Enasdan:
what is the advantages of studying in Canada over US? thanks

The rational behind it Just as I mentioned earlier, u have the opportunity of securing a job and staying after your programm. so I just want to make the perfect choice that's why I am justaposing USA and Canada