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Hello All,

I have been a silent follower of this thread, and I must admit, it's has been really helpful.

I had my B1/B2 visa interview today 6/01/25 in Abuja.

Transcript......
VO: Good Morning
Me: Good Morning.....
VO: Can i have your passport.
Me: There you go!
VO: Carries on typing on her computer
VO: Whats your purpose for visiting NY
Me: I inte d travelling for a 2 weeks vacation, from the .... to the .......
VO: What do you do for a living
Me: I globally for XYZ as a ............ on offshore going vessels. I have been with XYZ for X years.
VO: What is.................( My job Title). She wants to know more about my job title.
Me: Explained what it was all about ( She smiles and I could see a bit of thrill in her eyes)
VO: What other Countries have you visited.
Me: As earlier started I work globally. Just last here I visited UK, Norway, Brazil, Netherlands, T&T, Guayana, Ivory Coast, Angola........
VO: Can I have your old passport
Me: Passed the passport to her and she flips through ( All 32 pages had Visas and Stamp)
VO: Do you have kids.
Me: Yes, i have 2 kids. A boy and a girl
VO: Where are they?
Me: They are currently in Canada with their mum, who will be rounding up her studies in March.
VO: How long has she been there
Me: About a year now.
VO: Who funds her and the kids in Canada.
Me: I do. I have a good savings and a stable income as my bank statement and payslip will tell.
VO: You visa is approved.
Me: Thank you very much ma.

Like others have said here, Confidence is key. VO's read your body language.

PS: Canada did not approve my visit visa application i put in, in February'24. I had enough foreign travel, money and family in Canada but still did not get it. Also, for the record, I have no japa plans. Just go on vacation and back.

Keep pushing. I hope this helps someone.