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OmoBendel24:
It may not necessarily be a B1/B2 visa that they are on, else, that would be a very dumb move made. I believe strongly the situation isn't really as illustrated nor as understood here. There are several other visa category that could allow such move. I bet if it were a B1/B2 visa the other family members were holding, the woman barely would have left that building without her own visa being cancelled, barely! This is my personal take however....

I thought he said the dad is in U.S and you know us Nigerian, we can dare anything.

aboyaji:
I think this is the case. Naija can improvise for the world. There's a wide difference between a white and a Black, truly.

Nawa oooo

aboyaji:
suggestions will be appreciated.

get travel history... quality travel history.

AfonjaBoston:
Just curious, this mystery lady that was denied she "came down " from the USA with a visa to pick up the kids?

She living in the USA on a visa and want to immigrate with the kids on a tourist visa too?

Things they happen for naija! Lol

Can you imagine? they both got U.S visa using the kids as ''ties'' the next plan is to get visa for the twin so they can all move abroad.

aboyaji:
That's true though. A travel history is good. Not everyone has the money. Like that woman heard the last question I was asked "have you ever traveled *****"? She came outside and was asking why I hadn't traveled to Dubai or Qatar.

For my little mind, no be everybody get money o.

why bother apply for U.S visa which is more expensive to travel to then those mentioned countries?

Mjolnir:
Nope..southwest no get time for all these ojijigbijigbi..
2 check in bags plus 1 carry on is standard on most of their flights.

After checking all the cheap flights from newyork. And doing all the plus and minus...Na dem i settle for las las

from JFK?

hammed71:
sir you can try caboverde airlines since it's Boston, they have cheap prices but might not be as comfortable as emirates

With 7-8 hours stop over, I can fly Cabo if they will allow me leave the airport.

OmoBendel24:
It depends on several other factors though. Many a time during search have I seen cheap return flights, if not cheaper flights, on Emirates, either coming into or originating from BOS.

Yes but since they reduce the flight to Boston to one daily flight, it's a bit expensive to fly to Boston with Emirates, I think the cheapest might be on Delta or Airfrance.

OmoBendel24:
True.... But you go gat transport yourself from JFK to LGA, that one na additional cost, person must factor those things in. But you see that their "first two checked in baggage free" policy? Na Bae! For inside America? I value am wella. Some 70-80 dollars saved if you are flying from a local wing of same airport you flew into, e.g LAX, LAS. Then LGA vs JFK, DAL vs DFW, HOU vs IAH, etc na somehow bad market. But I ain't using no SPIRIT, na laptop bag be their biggest free baggage allowance . Every other thing na black market price you go get am from dem!

I just realized I've not been to LA

Mjolnir:
Hahahahah.
Spirit airline is among the chief culprit
They some ultra cheap flights.u pay 46usd for carry on luggage and 66 usd per checked in luggage.this is a flight of 56usd from newyork

Apparently, you didnt read the fine print

Southwest is the oga...

fkj950ax:
31 is also under 40. You can't categorically state this is the reason she got approved.

I don't think it has to do with age or gender. She was assessed as a person

She has good pay and great travel history, but if we look at it NL style, we would have said she has no strong ties, being single and no kids is the reason for refusal.

These things aren't hard and fast rule.

Her transcript for me shows a methodological person who prepared well and stayed confident.

These are my opinions.

Better pikin, your brain is working.

highvibration:
because this forum helped me so much with the preparation, I felt obligated to share what I feel worked for me. Most of my advice is based on what I learnt here and I'm grateful to all those who shared. I hope advice works for someone too.

Better pikin

Spanishmilf:
Congratulations to you, in fact I'm very happy for u
Even tho I'm still fainting over trump immigration ban steadily praying they lift it.
But your advice is off point tho...... Lol
Not sounding rude nd please don't misunderstand me
If you were denied that visa I don't think you will type this

SMH..... nawa for you oooo... whatever works for you is the advice you will give, don't be a joy killer.

lekkistar:
hello good people

if someone says they want to go for 6 days on their application, but they end up going for 8 days as evidenced by their ticket. will there be any future problems with visa applications or even entry to the US?

No not at all... just don't overstay

highvibration:
approved b1/b2. Lagos embassy. and i have to say, I couldn't have done it without this thread.

vo: where are you going to?
paper
me: i ramble for about 30 seconds. (he is nodding his head as if its enough abeg)
vo: i'm going to approve your visa.... (hands over pink slip)

observations/advice:
1. i wasn't asked for any documents. in my application as I was going for a conference, i selected only B1 ( i got that tip from here)
2. i prepared my questions and answers and rehearsed (nairaland tip). even yesterday i read the thread and saw a lady answered her question immediately with the name of the course, venue, state. so i updated my answers so my response will be concise (another tip from here)
3. i didnt hesitate with my answers (the benefit of rehearsing) . too many people were saying 'ehn?', meanwhile me far away could hear the questions
3. don't ramble. be confident. don't lie on your application. i've been refused over 10yrs ago and even though i didnt do biometrics, I mentioned it. (nairaland tip) LIES WILL MAKE YOU NERVOUS.
4. don't engage in chatchat with people. all that 'naija is bad/they arent giving visa's etc etc. it ruins your energy. be silent and focus on why you are there (my personal advice)
5. they were approving and refusing people. the vo i met refused a lady for student visa because the course date was in the past. he advised her to get a new i20 from the uni. he refused a mama who couldn't explain what she did there her last visit for 2mths. they aren't demons. they have their reasons for either refusals or approvals.

Good luck to all. I hope this helps.

Good news and congrats.

Mancala:
I can't do long layovers. Time is always of the essence. I wish more airlines would join Delta in doing direct flights to/from Nigeria. They have a monopoly on that route and squeeze us for every penny

Delta should do better, we're one of their most important market in Africa.

earthrealm:
emirates usually hv long stop overs in uae, with minimum being 9hrs . they used to lodge pax in hotels for layovers exceeding 8hrs, am unsure if such still happens

That does not happen with Emirates anymore, They do Dubai Connect now and there's eligibility rule to it. Some fares with long layover do not guarantee hotels for lay over.

earthrealm:
quite true, scored hyatt times square for 110/night in the morning......was dilly dallying, now its 170. back to square one, of getting a 3 star hotel in times square on valentines day

You should have grabbed it

Mancala:
These appear to be good deals. Do these prices hold for US origination and are they direct or stopover in Europe? Economy comfort? I will add my patronage if so.

Yes I can get you that but that date is for October 2020 and I can get you Economy Comfort but won't be cheap. Yes for US Origination

AfonjaBoston:
Unfortunately PM does work for me. Just give me a rough estimate if it meets my "usual" price I will find a way to hook up with you.

N313,000 to Houston on Ethiopia and N345,000 on Emirates to New York

AfonjaBoston:
Unfortunately PM does work for me. Just give me a rough estimate if it meets my "usual" price I will find a way to hook up with you.

Houston or New York?

OfficialMrsJ:
Hi guys I'm new here, I've read a lot and I've learnt somethings in my short read. But I want to ask a question that I don't seem to have seen anything on, maybe coz I've not gone thru all the threads, its quite a lot though. Who does one send an invitation letter to? The Visa applicant has a copy but does the person inviting need to send the letter to the embassy? I need to know asap as our interview is in two weeks. How is the issue of invitation letter done, we are going for a wedding. Thanks in anticipation of a quick response

I will advice you not to stress yourself with letter of invitation especially if it's from family and friends, most time your interview is less than 2 mins and that letter carries no weight, what you should be worried about is your ''ties'' to Nigeria, those are very important.

AfonjaBoston:
before una know am Seye done hammer pass Wakanow

The reviews are encouraging. God bless your hustle baba

Thanks bro, please patronize me oooo

AfonjaBoston:
What type of hotel? na Econolodge? lol

While classification of nationwide chains or independently owned hotels are purely subjective and based off customer reviews
The likes of Embassy, Radisson, Four Seasons are typically "3 Star" and I would love to see a link that gives you a deal at that price

I am interested.

Anyways baba I get a business trip to make to naija around October 7- 27 make I bless your hustle find me tickets

I don't do long layovers and preference is usually direct flights but would not mind a Paris or Frankfurt stopover no more than 2hrs

I just realized they gave me genius discount due to my patronage on booking.com, please send me PM.

teamgreat:
Yeah,Seyewest is good at what he does. My family flew B.A from lagos to London to Chicago(American Airlines) and finally st Louis. Again, back from St louis to phiadephia to London and back to lagos. It was our first time of travelling and his assistance made it easier for us. I was able to send my money to him because I read from 'nairaland' that he's trusted. He didn't dissapoint! Thank you Seyewest.

Thank you sis... God bless you always.

AfonjaBoston:
Unless you are Using some points based system
Or heavily discounted promos I don't think you can get a 3-star hotel for 10 days even in rural America for 450 -600

I will say 750 to 850 for a good deal. But you may be able to get the bedbug motel 6 like places for that amount

Lmao... got 550 for 10 days in Charlotte, NC

carnal:
seyewest and a few have always been good and trustworthy here. He has never disappointed from record.

My head is swelling ooo.... Thank you for the love and trust.

JWTheocracy1:
Got to the states yesterday at exactly 2pm Eastern standard time... I flew B.A from Lagos to London and American Airline from London to NC. Thanks seyewest for the ticket you got me at a very good deal. Though we haven't met before but you've proven to be a very honest dude. Your communication technique with your client is topnotch, trying to make sure all is fine . So grateful!

POE was cool(though was sent for secondary inspection) the immigration lady was very friendly. She got me cracking up while going through my luggages. There wasn't much asked.

I here say Chicago POE tough these days

Thank you for trusting me, I tried not to route my client through Chicago unless I have no choice. Happy you had a nice trip. God bless you always.

AfonjaBoston:
Which 3 star hotel charges 450 for 10days?

I'm assuming, let say between 450-600

JWTheocracy1:
Thanks seyewest.... you sure pass. I appreciate the good deal of a ticket you got me. I flew B.A from Lagos to London and American Airline from london to NC through your assistance. Wouldn't have been able to get such deals without you. Though haven't met with you before but I trusted you enough to send cash to you for my ticket, and you didn't disappoint a bit.

I really appreciate the feedback, thank you for trusting me and I promise to do better. God bless you and have a nice stay.

Curiousdee:
Hello everyone, would it be counted as a violation if on a B1/B2 visa i write an an examination even as i had a B2 stamped on my passport at the point of entry at my last visit to the USA.

Did you tell them at the Embassy you will be writing Exam?

OmoBendel24:
Wow! I dey renew dis year so oh. Hopefully, before that time reach, all these "ogbanje" spirit things wey hold dem for that embassy go don calm down. Hian!

Meanwhile, unbleep those major responses wey you give the VO so. As at 96, na only you dey get visa for yourself abi na care of your parents dem? E dey do like say somebody wey tie you don do dem something, dunno, quite grey.

Your Canadian Visa don clear way for you but look at the date very well oooo.... make sure Donald Trump will be happy throughout the week.