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Debbieeeeeee:
Ignore the expiry date, just fill the fresh DS-160 and get her a one mrv payment receipt to reschedule her appointment.

Thank you Debbie😇

OyoTunjiUSA:
Hey 🤠

All glory to God. I don't really get what you "re saying here but i think :

1. You have to fill a new DS 160 for now and input your own desired dates (travel plans) because you need the DS 160 confirmation number to apply for mumsy's visa appointment.

2. @debieeeee or any competent person can throw more light but that's my understanding.


Best Wishes 🙏

Hi oyoTunji,
Below is the picture of what I am saying about the form.. the top right

Thank you @debbie and oyoTunji and everyone. Noted all. Does the ds 160 have expiration for 12/31/2023? That’s what I can find

OyoTunjiUSA:
Hey 🤠

1. You should indicate widowed . She does not have to show ties via documentations, therefore , she does not need to go with those documents . 3 Months of stay is much , cut it to 7 weeks (be wise momsy doesn't like cold) . In the employment section for Mama , though she is retired but you have to indicate strong (volunteering works) works in the other activities section which she is doing in Nigeria .

2. Of course , you have to be the main sponsor including any other unexpected spendings she want to do in the US . Your financial records as well as other personal stuffs should be what she should go to the embassy with .

3. I forgot to write it the other time that the consular also looks at parents physical fitness . I hope Mama is not on wheel chair or needs someone's effort to walk ? It does not really mean ooo, but in extreme case , they don't want our parents to get to the US and stuck with sickness or ailment . Consular might even thinks that you want to use an idea to go and treat mama medically.


Best Wishes 🙏

Thank you oyoTunji. She walks freely. I will indicate that. Thanks a lot

Debbieeeeeee:
Don’t change widowed to married it’ll complicate issues for you big time, my mom was put on admin processing because of a similar reason but eventually she got the visa again.
I personally believe Lagos or Abuja if you’re meant to get your visa you’ll get it .
Three months is too long fill three weeks max.
Maintain details you filled in the form asides putting yourself as sponsor , make sure you’re the sponsor and point of contact and tweak the length of time she has to stay in the USA.
Also if I may ask how did you attain your PR? I’m asking because the mode and manner of which relatives attain their PR status will influence the outcome of their relatives visa interview.
Pick early morning appointments abeg by 11am consular eye don see shege from different grammars.
To Conclude I will like say prep on your mom on answering questions directly and promptly, during my interview In Abuja a few years ago I noticed a guy who was being interviewed and the consular wasn’t understanding his accent neither was he understanding the consulars accent and she got impatient and passed him the blue paper. If she needs a translator make sure you tell her to indicate same as soon as she enters the building and hopefully she’s granted.

Thank you Debbie. I got my status as LPR through marriage to us citizen. I will fill another one and put 3 weeks. Yes I love early morning appointments. I saw that appointment times for Lagos is shorter than Abuja. Is it better I just do the Lagos again? Also the last one I put b1/b2 but got to my attention now that there is specifically b2 for tourism/medical treatment. So I should pick the b2 right?

OyoTunjiUSA:
Hey 🤠


1. Your mum is retired is not the reason and let's assume that it was the reason , do you want to say she is no more retired ? The Consular who interviewed your mum did not believe her (especially if you re married with kids) and that's probably her ties back in Nigeria is not well grounded . I don't know if your popsy is still around as well as other siblings . Those information will help me to give accurate reasons according to my own idea which is open to corrections .

2. The most difficult reason to overcome is the 214B denial. Essentially, the consular officer says that your mum possess immigrant intent and that he/she is not convinced she will come back. If parents are not willing to stay some children can force them , therefore you have job to do on your part.

3. Another thing that rings to my mind is that you have to sit momsy down and train her how to communicate or behave when she is with the consular because those consular usually studies parents body languages even while your mum is talking to the interpreter.

Best Wishes 🙏

My dad is late. My mum has her old age mother she takes care of, and my other siblings are at home too. In the new ds160, should I put married or widowed because I put widowed in the last one.. also my mum went with pictures of her properties, shop she sells at home, her mother’s picture but she wasn’t even able to show it. Also I put 3 months of stay in the last one. What’s a reasonable time period of stay to put for this one. Should I still indicate myself as paying for the trip? Or put her as the one. Pls I need help to fill out new ds160

OyoTunjiUSA:
Hey 🤠

That section is automatically programmed on the eve or early morning of the day of Mama's interview because if her interview was successful, the embassy would have kept her passport for visa process , so forget about that , it will disappear itself .

You can reapply for Mama as soon as possible , all you have to do is to pay the MRV and work on previous mistakes . You have a good profile in the United States , and getting our parents should not be a stress because our parents cannot easily commit crime in America, and even the Consular s knows that 75% of African parents , i meant typical Africans would not really want to stay in the United States .

1. If Mama is literate , work on her answers style because most of our parents thinks that getting visa to visit their sons or daughters is automatic and they answer the VO in a command ways. Some of our mom should be a little friendly .

2. If Mama cannot correspond in English , work on her interpreter , and if Mama was not allowed to go with interpreter , then teach Mama how to demonstrate emotionally so that the VO will denote her real intentions .

3. Put yourself as the sole sponsor and get all necessary documents for Mama. Work on the person who filled the DS 160 because that is what will %95 speak for Mama that day.

*** Lastly , let your momsy dress like real Mama Africa because some of our parents (especially the literate ones) may over dress and those little nuances are what they trained the VOs for.


Best Wishes 🙏

I filled the ds 160 myself. My mum is retired and I also put she is retired but also put the places she has worked. Do you think being retired caused this?

hunee:
Wait for years for appointment then in 2mins, you get a blue paper. Don't do lagos for her, use Abuja. Also, what is your status in the us? Perhaps, we can suggest a quicker plan
Pele dear. Everything will be fine.

I am Legal permanent resident.
I should fill out a new ds 160 form and put Abuja right?

flourishing247:
If you are a citizen then file for her immediately. She will be with you in one year. Please don't stress her with another visa appointment.

I am not yet a citizen, but a LPR married to a citizen..

BlessedABee:
I’m so sorry. Visa rejection is very pain, more painful when you have a legitimate reason.

Let her try again. May she be granted

Very painful. I applied last year and been waiting just to get this.

hunee:
Lagos be running wild lately, wahali. I confirmed this

Do you advise to reapply ASAP? Or I must wait for months?

hunee:
Why so fast re applying? Please let mama rest and try again some months time or you want to just book space abi?

Yes I want to book it ahead because there is no early date.

Pls what does it mean when it says passport still with US embassy but already denies the visa, and how soon can I reapply and what things to do to improve chances

Debbieeeeeee:
Sorry about this. Can you ask her to maybe share a few questions she was asked? Did she get a translator or was she interviewed in English language?

Hi Debbie pls check my reply above.. she was asked in English

BlessedABee:
Oh, I’m sorry!

What did they ask her?

She said she was asked only 3 questions. Where she is going to, the address she is going to and if she has travelled before.. dats all.. she said almost everyone came out with blue paper. Her time was for 11am. I feel so heartbroken and my mum is even crying, I am crying too. I don’t know what else to do

hunee:
Lagos, i guess

Yes it’s Lagos,😭😭😭😭😭

Update guys.. my mum’s visa was denied 😢😢😢. Just gave her 214b blue paper. These ppl are wicked.

flourishing247:
She doesn't need it. You can still give her if you wish. Their concern is to make sure she comes back.

Thank you so much

flourishing247:
Most VO's speak a Nigerian language. There will always be an interpreter. I hope she's not going for omugwu? Most mothers that go for omugwo overstay. They don't like it. She shouldn't lie though. She should only answer yes if asked if thats what she's going for. There's nothing much, they might need her to prove the relationship between you two. Let her take some family pics in case.

Thanks so much. No, she is not coming for Omugwo. She intends to stay for 2-3 months and then go back, until next time she can visit again. Yes I provided family pictures. Does she need my bank statements to show I will be providing for her expenses.

Good day everyone, please I am a LPR in the US and applied b1/b2 visa for my 64 yrs old mum. Her interview is early next month. Pls what are the necessary things for her to go with?. have provided her with some already. And what kind of questions can she get asked? Is there a translator at the Lagos embassy for Igbo language? She speaks and understands English but not so fluent. Thank you

Hi everyone, please does a child being in the United States Army or Navy(Military) help the mum in getting her visit visa faster since she already has visa interview

[quote author=pufframmy post=124631378]i did for our granma ( fresher)
sorry for late in response
just coming back here
Hi all,please I have exceeded my limit in rescheduling,is there a way to rebuy the MRV receipt and continue or I have to start to start all over afresh in the ds160 to be able to book appointment. Please help me,it’s for my mum.thanks

Pls what’s the best way to check the cgi page for new dates.. I was just told I have exceeded the limit and will be reset tomorrow. How many times can you check a day?

LawyerBB:
Please anyone who gets an earlier date before the third week of June 2023 should help notify me please I beg you all
0812 784 0340

pls notify me too. Thanks.I will if I see

Ruby56:
I haven’t received any mail from them yet except when I applied and they replied that my request has been received.. I don’t understand this at all,I am applying for the first time too for my mum

I just received approval now, saw from January 2025

geolan:
I received a mail from them not long saying my request to schedule appointment has been approved. However upon clicking the link and all, this is what I’m seeing.

So I want to ask if this is how it is and that I need to always check back to see if there is any changes or what?

I haven’t received any mail from them yet except when I applied and they replied that my request has been received.. I don’t understand this at all,I am applying for the first time too for my mum

Mandydaisy:
Mine was within 48hrs but that was in March.

Thank you, I don’t know why they delaying unnecessarily

geolan:
Hi and sorry to bother you. Please how long does it take them to get across the schedule email and link cos I haven’t seen anything from them since I completed the form on May 18. I just wanted to know how long it takes to get back.

Me too.. submitted on cgi portal since May 17th, haven’t gotten an approval email to schedule interview from them yet.. pls who knows how long it takes to approve for you to schedule interview

oluchi007003:
hi, an email will be sent to her letting her know that she can now schedule an appointment. The available dates will be provided for her to select any date of your choice.

Pls can someone help me out by telling me when to receive this email.. i am not able to schedule her appointment yet..keep saying request to schedule will be reviewed.

oluchi007003:
hi, an email will be sent to her letting her know that she can now schedule an appointment. The available dates will be provided for her to select any date of your choice.

Thanks a lot. Pls u know how long it takes to get the mssg in the mail?

When I log in, it shows this

Hi everyone, pls my mom paid for her visa fee yesterday and I tried to schedule interview date for her after creating profile with CGI. It said something like “ we have received your interview schedule request, they will have to review it”. Pls what will I do in order to schedule her interview pls