Daveconsult007:



1)Yes, Your dom account can receive from US.

2)Once the student's dom account is funded... go ahead and initiate a GiC application from a participating Canadian financial institution then wire the money using the payment instruction provided by the Canadian bank.

Thanks a lot. God bless you

Daveconsult007:


You don't need all that stress.

Open a USD domiciliary account, buy dollar and fund the account ....then initiate a GIC process with a participating Canadian bank and wire your dollars to the bank from your dom account..there are charges for it

Can you pls explain how this GIC funding works.
1. Can the funds of $20k be wired from the US into the students dom account?
2. Can the student wire the $20k received to dom account into the Canadian GIC account OR how does it work?

Purplestorm:
Good evening guys, please I am a bit confused; does the below mean Passport photo or international passport?

Your passport photograph not international passport ooo

freebornefe2001:
Good evening… please I tried to book for appointment and I got this

Unfortunately, this is the new trend of how to book for an appointment.
You'll get an email once the dates are opened for you to pick from
All the best!

Diamondroyal:

Any update regarding IW appointment available dates in Lagos .

Thank you

The next available date is 27th January
I just booked sometime in February for my mum's IW application and I observed so many opened dates in Feb and March too

Teshoma111:
I have a friend, who didn't use hers at all as well (2years B1/B2). After her visa expired, she applied via dropbox, it was renewed and got the regular email that her passport was ready for pickup without being called for any interview.

It works both ways....You may or may not be called for an interview. A similar situation happened to my cousin and family. They were called for an interview and Visa granted.
My own case was I chose to be interviewed rather than do the drop box as the recent trend was calling most people back for interview and i couldn't afford to waste much time back & forth with scheduling for a closer date....got the Visa again!

boladet:


Thanks for your response I believe I have a good reason for not using the visa at the said time ,I was pregnant and we decided not travel until I have the baby .That seems like a good enough reason?

My uncle,his wife and 1st child were in the same shoes. They had 2yrs visa but didn't use it. Along the line, baby no 2 came and they all went to renew with the new baby.
Vo asked why they didn't travel and my uncle mentioned he didn't intend his wife birthing with the B1/B2 visa as their intention was for a vacation. Their visas were renewed and baby also got d visa. You can try ur luck(ensure to take copies of ur visas like someone suggested). All d best

niyirov:
I was at the US embassy today,with my two children and our b1/b2 visas were approved.

I felt should give back to this forum because your reviews here has been helpful and it assissted me in my Preparations.

Thanks to everyone.

Here is my transcript:

Me:Good morning sir
Vo:Good morning(he replied to my kids greetings and swiftly asked them for their names and they replied him.

Vo: where are going to ?
Me:California
Vo:why are you visiting California?
Me:My husband was at a conference in Anahim California in 2015 and after his conference,he visited the Disney land resorts.he can back home with lots of toys,magzines,videos of place and we so loved it.

So this year we chose that place as our destination for the family summer vacation.

Vo:ok.how long do you intend to stay ?

Me:two weeks.

Vo:do you have any one in the US ?

Me:No

Vo:have you or your husband applied to Canada immigration at any time ?

Me:Not at all

Vo:tell me what you do.

Me: am the MD of my biz we deal in ×××××××

Vo:ok.have you travelled out of Nigeria before ?

Me:i was in dubai 3 years ago with my husband.

Vo:Is your husband the sole owner of his company?

Me:yes

Vo:What's your family vacation budget ?

Me:5k dollars

Vo:ok
Your visas are approved.
He gave me a white paper to pick up in 2 working days.

Interesting interview. Congrats!

Landmark445:
Hello guys,

I have a friend in the US. An American citizen who can send me an invitation letter.

I am looking on visiting the US in August.

My questions are
1. Will the letter be sent to me or to the embassy
2. Is there any particular format to follow when writing an invitation letter and is there any authentication that needs to be done on it in the US before he sends it to me.
3. These days, do invitation letters still serve any purpose? Will it increase my chances of getting the VISA?

Thanks guys

The invitation letter should be sent to you(N/B- The VO is not interested in it & wont even ask you for it)
Your invitation letter is not adding to your chances of getting a visa
In fact ,don't stress yourself bout the letter (dint even print out my own when i went)
Focus more on your binding ties and travel history.

All the best!

seyewest:


Your brother should do the needful and get more travel history.... nawa for the Cele couple oooo na agent work be that.

Thanks bro....he will

LadyGuinivere:
Like for real? Cele couple wore church cloth on a Monday?! Ok

Na so me sef see dem o....on a Monday morning for visa interview kwaaa

Hello everyone,
Went for our(my brother & i) interview this morning and twas half successful
I tried as much as possible to take note of every single detail while on the queue.
From the queue to get our document checked outside, i noticed some VO's (about to resume their shift) alight from the ferry. There was a particular lady looking at all of us on the queue and shaking her head profusely as if to say "All of these people coming for interview today?

Transcript below
Me- Good morning (got no response)
VO- Passport please (we handed over to him)
VO- You guys a couple?
Me- No we're siblings
VO- Okay great but u'll both qualify at this interview based on your individual merits
VO- Where in the US are you guys going to
Me- Indiana
VO- where do u work and how long?
Me- I replied coy Bleep and for 2years
VO- Pointing at my bro- Where do you work and how long
Bro- coy Bleep and 2years
VO- How long are you staying
Bro- About 3weeks
VO- You guys married?
Me- Single
Bro- Single
VO- Any kids?
Me- No
Bro- Yes i have a 4yrs old daughter
VO- She stays with her mum?
Bro- Yes
VO- Have you guys travelled before
Me- Dubai & S.A
Bro- Dubai
VO- Can see you've had a visa & been to the US(talking to me)
Me- Yes
VO- So you qualify for a visa.....blablabla(hands over the white collection paper)
VO- Turns to my brother and says sorry its not a good time. You can try again later.

Sad for my bro as we had plans to rock this summer with our sister & family who're already looking forward to seeing us. He'll spend his vacation elsewhere & try to reapply sometime next year

The blue paper kept flying everywhere. A family of 6 were denied(tears dropped on d wife's face). Even the oba of( dont know where) in his full regalia was denied. The cele couple(oh how i smiled when i sighted their grand entry in white) were also denied to mention but a few.

Goodluck to those going and have genuine reasons to apply.

iyaaliyah:
Bros, we have read a transcript with less than 100k here who got the visa. single girl with salary of about 80k or something. so pls it's not about salary only and stop contradicting yourself. you said someone will ask you to father documents they don't check and in the same breathe said they check your account balance. This is not UK thread abeg.

He's such a confused fellow

AZUH:
i have made my point .

My question for you is Have you ever been to the US embassy for a VISIT visa interview and you were asked to show your bank statement? You're so wrong dear this is not U.K ooo nor is it the thread for the US student/medical visa.
Please the confidence you have passing such wrong info is alarming

Zubony:
Thanks everyone.. .i don't know how write for long oh... In fact I dislike writing.. .
We (hubby and I) scheduled for 10am.. .got there.. Waited till it got to our turn.. .we were interviewed by a young white guy..

We greeted, he Smiled and greeted too.. Handed over our passports, and askedwhere we were heading to, hubby said Houston TX For vacation , staying for just 2weeks. Asked my occupation, I told I work with xxxxxbank as xxxx, asked hubby.. He answered.. HUbbby is a radiologist and a naval officer.. Asked if we had kids, of course 2 beautiful girls we said, And he asked why they are not going with us and who they will be staying with.. We told him they will be with my mum and their nanny..Cuz they have summer class.. Perhaps next time we will go together. .. He looked at my hubby and said " I trust you are serving your country well" ? hubby said yes.. And he handed us white saying enjoy your vacation.. Visa approved. We thanked him and left.. Am sorry for my plenty grammar o.. I admire those that take their time to write, I just hate writing, dunno y..

Congrats sis.
Good ties u have....d kids and your job to return to.
Just one question.....Wats ur travel history like?

Sharonlass10:
for transcript:

Vo: Good morning
Me: Good morning

Vo: Pass me your passport
Me: here pls

Vo: Why do you want to go to Philadelphia?
Me: for shopping/ tourism

Vo: how long?
Me: 12days

Vo: Have you travelled before:
Me: Yes, to Dubai

Vo: you are married
Me: yes

Vo: any children?
Me: no

Vo: are pregnant
Me: yes.

Vo: I'm sorry, you're not eligible for a visa. Handed the white paper
Me: why?

Vo: she said the reason is stated inside the white paper.

My people, Na so I waka oh.

White or Blue paper u mean?

BarrONLS:
Chai, indeed the internet never forget .see disjointed story, divorce, married, agent, 7years old daughter, relocation, US, Canada, hmmmm

Chaiii....Me sef weak

TWoods:


You never had a genuine conference... stop lying.

Mogbe!!!

toluene23:


@sexyduby
no Travel history
Ties: My Job, Aged Parent
coz actually I'm not married and not ready to at present
I don't want to go but just tot of like its a chance / opportunity to visit there and return back quickly here within a week...
so what do u suggest

My candid suggestion.....Your No travel history is a turn off for the VO in this recent time.
I'll advise you travel somewhere else(preferably UK or any European country) b4 heading to apply for a US visit visa.
Your job and aged parents ain't no strong ties either.
Like I said earlier on.....READ THIS THREAD THOUROUGHLY...It might be stressful but it'll pay you to do so. All d best!

toluene23:
I've learnt alot here... but not yet satisfied
I'm about booking up an appointment for a US Visa interview
wanna go on Vacation for just 2weeks coz I need to return back here coz of d nature of my work. I'm heading a very Notable position in the Compny
Senior Boss friend at my working place that I'm going there to visit (I know him very well,met last time he came like years back) wanna take me around up there in US"hes a Citizen",I've printed out my IV...
Boss supporting me for the Trip with every payment and company Doc.
I'm at my Early 30s
parent aged here"Literate"
single and not ready to even be attached "make I flex myself life jare"
virgin renewed passport
just got d first passport before and never planned to visit...but tot might be opportune just like in ds case
had a B. SC years back 6yrs ago as edu background

what's my chance
planned a week and return but told it's minimum 2 weeks for relevancy

Any travel history? What are your ties binding you to coming back?
You'll do yourself more good by going through the thread thoroughly....It's important & u'll also get more answers to ur questions. All d best!

Babbie23:


Sorry I couldn't post yesterday, I was exhausted to the bone
So here it goes :
I must say I enjoyed the process so much though tiring from all the queuing. I'm in Ghana, 23 and a student. Straight DENIAL! This whole idea of visiting the US was from my parents. I won't lie I doubted I stood a chance after going through people's experiences but I had already done a lot and was only awaiting my interview day. I was positive all the same because my intentions were good. I thank God all the same .
Interview day
I woke up around 4 or 4:30am I don't remember because my mum woke me up while I was just trying to enjoy my sleep. So fast forward to 6am when I and parents reached the embassy. First timer, completely lost and confused. I asked a personnel what I had to do before my 7:30 appointment and he told me to hang around a tree where I saw lots of people standing and waiting. I went ahead and stood there for a while till some police officer asked those who had their interview to form a queue. I did go through the checks etc it was already past 7:30 and I was already waiting my turn to be interviewed. I wasn't paying attention to those being interviewed except one pastor who was approved a visa and one university lady who was denied and another guy who was also denied. So after the guy who was denied, I was asked to go to that VO. One chubby guy with beard and in his mid 30's . Honestly he was cool.
VO: Hi good morning
Me: good morning(cheerfully) how are you?
VO: fine thank you (looking at his computer typing)
May I have your passport please?
Me: sure(smiles)
I caughed lightly and said sorry and he said no problem (still typing) he wasn't looking too serious as I said he was cool
VO: So why are you going to the US
Me: I'd love to spend my long summer break sightseeing and exploring interesting places in the US and also I'll be visiting my uncle
VO: typing what I said and even repeating what I said I was smiling (now I know they type our answers for future purposes)
Where in the US are you going to?
Me: Columbus ,Ohio
VO: What do you do?
Me: I'm a student of bla bla
VO: What course do you offer?
Me: I'm a 1st year student pursuing a 4-year degree programme in information technology but I'll be progressing to my 2nd year after the break
VO: okay. He nodded still typing. Have you traveled before?
Me: No sir.
VO: okay. Are you married?
Me: I'm very single with a grin
VO: looks at me and smiles
Okay do you have kids?
Me: No sir (smiles)
VO: okay. I'm sorry bla bla (y'all know the rest already lol)
As he was handing me my passport and the 214b paper I asked wasn't being a student a strong enough tie to return (even though I knew the answer already lol still wanted to know all the same)
Surprisingly he suggested another thing for me. Asking if I've heard of the J-1 visa for exchange program to which I nodded and said yes ,that I did plan on applying for that next year and he went ahead to say it'll be the best choice for me as a student and not only would I be able to visit some places in the US but I'll also be able to work (summer work and travel)
So I said ok and thank you with a smile and elegantly left the premises to announce the outcome to my mum who was waiting anxiously for some good news. She felt bad but I assured her it's alright and the next time I'll go through with the J-1 visa successfully.
So that's it. No docs checked as usual. This forum helped a lot. Kudos to the brains behind it and to those awaiting, all the best.

Your interview was interesting despite the denial. The VO seemed to be very friendly & also advised you on the way forward(getting a J-1 visa)....I'm suprised!
All the best in your next step to trying again.
Thanks 4 sharing.

Babbie23:
Good evening good people
Tomorrow's my interview, thought it'll never come. I'm positive all the same
I'll like to know what this means though: 7:30(48)
Please what does the 48 mean on the appointment page
Looking forward to a response �

Hello....how did it go? Do you mind sharing your transcript here.

Bisolanio:


All these for a visit visa ?

My thought exactly

smallvill:


Hi, Urecee you should have already booked an appointment with the embassy by now, if you have not done so i don't think you will get an appointment date before august now, but that aside, if you are current with the news Canada has asked the US in Nigeria to be more strict in giving visa now and all the fake document no longer apply, so,
1,[color=#000000] make sure all document you are taking are real and take all the originals, [/color]
2, Since you say your husband has some money, [color=#000000]have him deposit some money into your account like 500k up wards.
3, a part from the first deposit your husband needs to be making monthly cash deposits into your account to build up flow and traffic on your
bank statement.[color=#000000]because from what i hear now if you are given visa the embassy collects your bank statement and checks with the bank so if you have a fake bank statement you can be ban from the US.[/color]
4, what ever amount you have on your bank statement make sure you leave it in your account till you collect your visa from DHL if you are
given.[/color]
5. As a woman going alone make sure you stress that you are married with kids and your husband can not follow you for now because he is
busy with work and make sure you also show that you are make some form of income here in Nigeria.
6. don't tell them you are going to stay with anyone, do a hotel booking online for the period of your stay, you have to make them see that you
plan of returning to your country.
I hope this few points help out. good luck.

Can someone please confirm the bolded part is true? Anyone who has gone recently...Was this your experience?

Eweren:
I was given ��

Please share your transcript

BlowJobs:


you might need to wait till he gets his citizenship. PR holders can not file adjustment of status for Alien relatives from inside the US (it take a longer as a PR petitioning for Spouse)


if you decide to use your Tourist visa and stay behind, you'd have to wait anyways but the question might come up during your adjustment interview once your husband becomes citizen while you decide to stay. you need to figure a good answer to that.

you can either wait till your Fiancee become a US citizen, go through the process of a fiancee petition or Overseas USC marriage or come to the US and prepare to start your life while waiting for your Hubby citizenship.

If you choose the latter (which i will do if i were in your shoes), please don't rush to get married when you get here. Observe the 90 days rule. Start the process 4months after to be on the safer side.

All the best

either ways, you'll need to have enough patience to wait for the process.

Thanks a lot 4 your response. Been waiting to hear from you. Really appreciate....God bless!

BlowJobs:


you might need to wait till he gets his citizenship. PR holders can not file adjustment of status for Alien relatives from inside the US (it take a longer as a PR petitioning for Spouse)


if you decide to use your Tourist visa and stay behind, you'd have to wait anyways but the question might come up during your adjustment interview once your husband becomes citizen while you decide to stay. you need to figure a good answer to that.

you can either wait till your Fiancee become a US citizen, go through the process of a fiancee petition or Overseas USC marriage or come to the US and prepare to start your life while waiting for your Hubby citizenship.

If you choose the latter (which i will do if i were in your shoes), please don't rush to get married when you get here. Observe the 90 days rule. Start the process 4months after to be on the safer side.

All the best

either ways, you'll need to have enough patience to wait for the process.

Thanks a lot 4 your response. Been waiting to hear from you. Really appreciate....God bless!

BlowJobs:


First question. is your Fiance a US citizen?

He's presently a green card holder and will be getting his citizenship by October this year.
Pls advise on the best approach to go about this.

Hello,
Please I need advise on what step to take. My fiance is in US and we plan to get married later in the year.
I've been to the US twice last year on a visit visa which I just renewed again this year.
My question now is which route is the fastest to getting an immigrant visa to enable me join him legally.
We were thinking of going to court dis summer when I visit again but learnt there's a new 90-days rule stating you can't come in with your visiting visa and get married to a US citizen before 90days during your visit.
I'm not sure about how long it'll take to process the fiancee or spouse visa.
Pls I need your advise on my best option to go about this.

opeoluwa20:
I have not resolved it they asked me to wait till interview day during my biometrics that i should mention it

Okay. All the best.
Kindly share information on how it went please.
Mine is in July.

oluwarichie:
Pls house I need cheap ticket to the U.S. anyone please it's quite urgent

Search your itinerary on travelstart.com
You can also play around with the dates to get cheaper deals.

IamVenus:
I am a silent reader of this thread. I had my interview yesterday in Lagos. I work in Abuja but Lagos had an earlier date.

Everyone kept telling me Abuja would have been a better choice but I just wanted to get this over and done with.

The important things I learned from reading through all these threads were:

1: it’s not a do or die thing. Don’t seem desperate
2. Fill your form yourself and be completely honest
3. Make sure you can show ties to your home country and have a valid reason for your trip.

Once you get these three, I don’t see why you wouldn’t be given.

Honestly, as I was waiting my turn, I listened to those been interviewed ahead of me and I could tell the ones they wouldn’t give visas to. It was as clear as day.

Well my transcript :

VO: Good morning, pass your passport please
Me: Good morning ( with a formal (not nervous)smile on my face
VO: where are you going to
Me: Miamiiiii, Florida!!! (I actually said it in a laid back vacation tone)
VO: (smiles) you seem to be in a jolly mood this morning
Me: yes I am
VO: why miami?
Me: well cos my mum’s birthday is coming up and she’s turning 60. She’s a sucker for oceans and I’m planning a 7 night Bahamas cruise leaving from Miami. She absolutely going to love it
VO: who else is going
Me: it’s going to be my mum, my brother n his wife.
VO: do they have visas
Me: yes they all do. They are frequent travelers
VO: have you travelled out of the country before:
Me: yes I have. I’ve been to China, dubai ( multiple times), Zanzibar, Ghana and India
VO: why did you go to China
Me: I had just finished school and I went to see if I could start a business. So I went to survey. Got back after the survey and got a job, so I didn’t pursue that
VO: when was your last trip
Me: last year September, my mum was having a health scare so I took her to India to get evaluated.
VO: wow that’s nice, how’s she now
Me: she’s doing great
VO: she’ll really enjoy this trip then
VO: when were you called to bar
Me: 2009
VO: and you work at .......
Me: yes I work at...., we are into ..... and I’m the ........
VO: hmm sounds nice. How long have you been working there
Me: since after my youth service, so that’s 8 years
VO: do you do litigation
Me: nahhh, I don’t. Bores the socks out of me
Vo: *laughs*
VO: do you have children?
Me: nope! No children, hopefully soon cos im getting married in Decemberrrrrrr (flashing my engagement ring)
VO: wow that’s nice. Your mum could help you with bridal shopping in Miami. Congrats and enjoy your vacation ( gives me white paper)
Me: thank you. Have a lovely day.


She didn’t ask how much I earned,nor did she ask for any supporting documents ( I was a bit worried cos I didn’t even carry any) I went to the embassy with just my 3passports, GTB visa fee receipt, 1 passport photograph, ds160 submission confirmation and appointment confirmation print outs. Finish.


Side note : I’m female and not married so that’s why I didn’t just answer, no I don’t have kids. I made sure I let her know that I’m engaged to be married which will be in December. People say don’t talk much but there are some things that you need to let the VO know.

I also advice that before you ask any questions here, read all the threads from beginning to end. I read even the 2 closed threads and all my questions were pretty much answered.


Thank you all

Congrats sis. Your transcript reminds me of mine 2yrs ago.
The VO asked where do u work & what role exactly.
I replied him & dats how my interview session was totally about my job function as the VO was very familiar with my job role. He really bombarded me with those questions and I gladly answered cus I was saying the truth.
The next part was are you married or single & I practically screamed SINGLE(cus I'd heard lots of stories that they usually refuse single applicants). He smiled & said okay maa'm enjoy your vacation.
The truth pays....all the time(imagine I lied about dat job function & couldn't answer all d questions appropriately).