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| Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Aleora(f): 7:55am On Nov 26, 2019*. Modified: 8:22am On Nov 26, 2019 |
Spanishmilf:I disagree,am on one Indian group like that,the same way we complain is the same way they complain too..of course you know that Indian economy is terrible too,and most wants to flee.. |
| Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Damilare5882(m): 10:31am On Nov 26, 2019 |
Good morning everyone. My parents got denied this morning at Abuja for trying to come for my graduationthis December. It really saddens my heart. They are both in thier late 50s. My dad is retired but have an agricultural business while my mom is still in teaching service . They both make 300k and 180k respectively. They were going to stay at a hotel close to my apt. Their transcript goes like this . Vo: what’s your purpose of visit? Ans : we are going to attend our son’s graduation Vo:How many kids do you have : Ans: Just two , one is in a university here in Nigeria while our first is graduating Vo : Who sponsoring the trip ? Ans : we are both sponsoring eachother ( in the form , it was “self”) That’s was the end , they got a green paper . My question is , what might have been wrong with the application? Also , I am thinking my mom alone should reapply probably they got denied because dad was retired .. Gurus in the House , can you enlighten me please . Thanks |
| Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Ferdinand234: 1:17pm On Nov 26, 2019*. Modified: 2:57pm On Nov 26, 2019 |
Posting my transcript as promised. Had to recover from the shock. VO; passport pls why do you want to go to the usa Ans : for conclusion of my clinical rotations at ............. vo; did you start yet ans; yes i did. I did rotations in ......hospital,NY and ........hospital,MD vo;how long did you stay last time ans; 3 months vo; when do you graduate ans; in 16 weeks vo: so is this a bachelors in medicine ans; no its called an MD, i already have a bachelors in ...........An MD is a medical degree but a bachelors is a prequisite to getting an MD vo; who pays for you ans: my father does vo; who is your father and what does he do ans;he is ............, a university don and former MD of .........bank vo: what is his highest level of education ans; he has a phD vo; your mum ans; she s a retired ......... but runs her own business vo: Mr .........(read my full names).I regret to inform you that I wont be granting your visa today (hands over green paper) me: Thank you (I actually felt like a human being even though i was denied,unlike my first interview where I felt denigrated after the lady was yelling and kicked me out after just one question) I applied 2 weeks after my first denial. I am thinking of giving it a third shot in Nigeria again (This time to take one of the standardized exams required for my graduation,it can only be taken in the USA and to also conclude my rotations so I can graduate with my mates in April).On the other hand, I am thinking of applying from the caribbean Island where my school is.However, I have heard different things: 1. How can i proof home ties to that island, wouldnt it make more sense to show home ties to your country of origin 2. The bank statements of my parents would be from Nigeria , isnt it easier for the consul in nigeria to verify nigerian bank statements rather than a third party country. 3.I had a resident permit for the caribbean island from 2015-late 2017 but since i started rotations and never had to return to the island,i didnt bother renewing it.Now I m planning of applying for a fresh resident permit,wouldnt they think its so early applying for a visa after getting a permit |
| Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Nobody: 1:54pm On Nov 26, 2019 |
Damilare5882:Nobody can give you an accurate answer of the real reason they were denied. It is just a tough period for the majority of Nigerian citizens getting a tourist visa to the U.S unfortunately, your parents were affected as well. All they can do at the moment is re-apply but give U.S embassy some space. |
| Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Nobody: 1:55pm On Nov 26, 2019 |
Ferdinand234:Relax and give the U.S embassy some space. Re-applying multiple times in very short intervals is not a good recommendation. |
| Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by AngelicBeing: 2:23pm On Nov 26, 2019 |
Ferdinand234:Very unfortunate situation but if I am in your shoes, I will not apply again from Nigeria, l will find my way back to the Reggae island ( Carribean island were you did your medical school, since you were a former resident of the island, it might be pretty easy for you to qualify for another residence permits. Once you arrive back to the island, find out more from an attorney to assist you re- apply for a residence permits, once you get the permits, you can give the US embassy another shot from there. However, I know the VO in the Reggae island will have access to your file and the minutes on them by the VO's in Nigeria, but who knows motherluck might be with you if you are able to re-explain yourself again to another VO not in Nigeria because Nigeria seems to be on the black radar screen of VO's of recent based on several factors in the past and they are using koboko laden with chilly pepper to flog people as they like. Lastly, your bank statements ( both Nigeria and Europe) will not be a big issue with them, they have ways of knowing / finding out if they suspect dagbo on any bank statement ( highest will be administrative review to enable them conduct further forensic investigations on both bank accounts) Nawao to be called a Nigerian in 2019 seems to be a plague |
| Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Ferdinand234: 3:13pm On Nov 26, 2019 |
Thanks a lot. Yea the school handles the residence permit, I am only worried cos i dont know if applying for a US visa right after getting the residence permit would count against me. AngelicBeing: |
| Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Ferdinand234: 3:13pm On Nov 26, 2019 |
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| Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by AngelicBeing: 3:25pm On Nov 26, 2019 |
Ferdinand234:l don't think so, afterall, the purpose of the residence permits is to qualify you to apply for the visa (because you are not in Nigeria) , not just the US but other countries as well have similar or same conditions, let another VO not on Nigerian soil interview you, you have few weeks to be done with your rotations in the US and your profile doesn’t sounds like someone trying to vammoose ( even though the US embassy pre- classify all visa applicants from Nigeria as people who have the intent to run from(>>>>> Buhari / APC / Hunger/ insecurity / unemployment etc ).
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| Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by AfonjaBoston: 3:52pm On Nov 26, 2019 |
Ferdinand234:To be honest, I actually don't feel sorry for you at all. Oyinbos no dey use sentiments chop burger. You are reaping the benefits of "abusing" the terms of your first visa. Unfortunately your denial came when you are almost done but that is life. You go dey alright last last Best of luck |
| Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Beautyaddy: 4:03pm On Nov 26, 2019 |
AngelicBeing:Hmmm...."never say never" ![]() You do know that some people even with the best profile still have been known to vamoose na ![]() |
| Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by AngelicBeing: 4:28pm On Nov 26, 2019*. Modified: 7:17pm On Nov 26, 2019 |
Beautyaddy:Hian, chai, I see your point though, nawao, the guy in question started his medical rotations in the US, he could vammoosed then if he wanted , go underground, hide from Donald Olusegun Ibrahim Eze Trump, meet street guys and dem for arrange iyawo for am and he will start living the American dream but he didn't do that, so let me give him the benefits of doubt, However to allude to your points again, I met a Nigerian medical guy in Toronto years ago on Aduro levels, he arrived from Mandela country and chop Aduro for Toronto ![]() |
| Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Broadenyourhori: 4:28pm On Nov 26, 2019 |
AngelicBeing:This may be the best option. Before I moved to the UK, I applied for US visa 4 times in Lagos and was refused 4 times. After i got my residence permit in the UK, I made another application. The VO asked why i was denied multiple times in Nigeria and i told him the truth. I left there with a 2 year visa. Two years after, I was back for renewal and the VO literally apologised for giving me another 2 years. Said he was sorry that the system would only allow him give me 2 years. Just like you, i felt like a human being. I was treated with respect and dignity. This was more than 6 years ago though, but i believe your chances of getting a US visa outside Nigeria (Better countries o) are very high as long as you have the right to apply from that country. |
| Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Ferdinand234: 8:06pm On Nov 26, 2019 |
What do you mean by ''abuse'' the terms of the visa. AfonjaBoston: |
| Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by UhnNah: 8:46pm On Nov 26, 2019 |
Wow! You seems not to understand the reason why you were denied twice! you applied for your first visa saying you were going to visit an uncle or so (I don't remember the story,but it has to do with family) correct? Then you proceeded and used that issued visa for your clinical rotation! That is an abuse of visa,The lady from your first interview clearly told you this is why she's denying you! Ferdinand234: |
| Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Kulikulitapa: 10:54pm On Nov 26, 2019*. Modified: 10:38pm On Nov 28, 2019 |
Good day everyone, you guys are doing wonderfully well here with all clarifications and various forms of advise u are giving. |
| Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Kulikulitapa: 10:54pm On Nov 26, 2019*. Modified: 10:38pm On Nov 28, 2019 |
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| Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Ferdinand234: 12:39am On Nov 27, 2019 |
Dude, I used the visa for what i applied for. I visited the relative I wanted to.You dont seem to understand what I am saying.I visited my relative.My rotations only came up nine months after that, since I already had a valid visa which is required for my rotations,why would I have applied for another one.You are making assumptions now. UhnNah: |
| Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by wuki: 1:31am On Nov 27, 2019*. Modified: 2:29am On Nov 27, 2019 |
Ferdinand234:I think what people have been saying here is that while your intent may have been to visit your sister/family, the VO is inclined to believe that you used that as a pretext for studies -- regardless of whether it happened right after or months later. VO was clear about that in your previous interview. Technically you didn't "abuse" the terms of your visa (in the sense of the word.) From the perspective of the consular officer it simply boils down to misrepresenting the intent of your original visa. This is why it's being suggested here that you abused your visa -- depending on how you look at it. The terminology shouldn't matter as much as the logic being applied. |
| Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Nelson2k: 1:49am On Nov 27, 2019 |
Please, I have an urgent question and I need an advice. I have a blood sister who Is married in US. I initially wanted to travel for conference next year April/May from Korea. Discussed that with my sister but she wants to invite me over Conference Or through her, which one is the best option? If through her, what are the requirements from her apart from Invitation letter please. |
| Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by wuki: 2:07am On Nov 27, 2019 |
Nelson2k:Are you applying from Korea? Purpose of your trip doesn't have to be one or the other, it can be both: to visit your sister and attend a conference. There are no requirements from your host; however, you will be asked questions about your host/sister. |
| Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Nelson2k: 3:09am On Nov 27, 2019 |
wuki:Okay, thank you for your response. I will receive my invitation letter from The Host ( Conference ) do I still need an invitation letter from my sister? I will be applying from Korea. |
| Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by wuki: 3:21am On Nov 27, 2019 |
Nelson2k:To reiterate: there is no requirement from either of your host(s), like sending you invite letter. You won't be asked to tender invitation letter(s) during your interview. It's not necessary and frankly anyone can come up with an invitation letter. |
| Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by RoyalDynasty: 10:45am On Nov 27, 2019 |
Glory be to God i finally got my US Visa (B1/B2) I was nominated by my employer for a training in the US in early December so i applied and went for the interview in the 1st week of November. Take note that my travel history was only to Qatar where i worked for 1 year (2016-2017) before coming back to Nigeria to take up my present employment. I also just recently got a UK visa in October (I intend to travel to London for a holiday after my trip from the US). I went to the embassy with the invitation letter, letter of introduction from my employer, bank statements and every other document i could think of. Unfortunately the visa was denied and i felt to dejected as this was an opportunity in career advancement that my employer has provided me. I was then advised by my MD to apply again and try to present my case to the VO very well. I applied last week for emergency appointment and i got an email to come for the interview on Monday. Lo and behold, the visa was granted. This is just 3 weeks apart from the date of the denial. Whoever is reading this, please do not give up once you have the strong believe that you deserve something. The more reason why i was propelled to reapply was because i know in my heart of hearts that whatever reason they wrote in that BLUE REJECTION FORM is not applicable to me because i was going on a business trip and never had the intention of overstaying in the US. I hope this reinforces someone's belief. |
| Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Nobody: 11:31am On Nov 27, 2019*. Modified: 8:21am On Jan 14, 2020 |
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| Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Ferdinand234: 11:50am On Nov 27, 2019 |
Yes sir, you are wrong. Clinical rotations are covered under the B1/B2 visa category ,it is stated in the foreign affairs manual,i posted the clause in a previous post. However, the H and J visas are for residents( already qualified doctors) who are paid for the job. I will be taking an elective at the school as I am still a bona fide student,hence the residency Bluefin: |
| Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Spanishmilf(m): 1:05pm On Nov 27, 2019 |
Bluefin:his category is not H3 or J1 Clinic rotation is legal under B1/b2 |
| Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by pertruchi: 1:40pm On Nov 27, 2019 |
Hello house,pls my visa will expire by March 5 2020, can I travel with it in January? |
| Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by ozymes: 1:47pm On Nov 27, 2019 |
Absolutely pertruchi: |
| Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by fkj950ax(m): 1:48pm On Nov 27, 2019 |
Ferdinand234:My opinon on this 1. Your B1/B2 was given for your visit to a relative which you undertook properly 2. Some months later, you used the same B1/B2 for clinical rotations. Did you state this to CBP at PoE during your entry... Notes there are viewed by VOs also The notes might have helped you. 3. Nigeria B1/B2 applicants are under a lot of extra scrutinies these days, and anything just makes them bounce applicants 4. Concerning the application options in other locations, I yield my time to others that may know about that. |
| Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Broadenyourhori: 4:00pm On Nov 27, 2019 |
pertruchi:As long as you leave before 05/03/2020. You can even travel in February. They will only grant you entry for whatever time period is left on your visa. Also, be prepared to give more explanation at the POE. |
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