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Omosholape80:
The mentioned that he works in the mother's office more of family business so possibly his role in the office is not so crucial and he can be exempted for for few months.

That means his ties to Nigeria is not strong enough...

abiolagenius:
Evening everyone please my Interview is just Next tomorrow.. Please when going to the Embassy should i photocopy any documents? And should i just hold my passport or i should staple it to my documents? And Finally once i get to the Embassy before the interview starts what am i to expect so i can prepare my self thanks i await response...

What you need is your

1) International Passport
2)DS160 Confirmation page
3)Appointment confirmation
4)Visa fees receipt
5)Passport Photograph
6) Any document you feel will help you.

Good luck

[quote author=cris83 post=76806159][/quote]I don't know of any firm that will give you 3 months leave... that 6 months on your stamp is not for you, it's for people in extraordinary circumstance. 3 months in U.S is a stretch if it was 6 weeks it's still understandable.

cris83:
Yes, from December to March. It was snowing heavily where I was so I had to relax a bit for it to subside. My first time flying and fear grip me no be small.

What about your job in Nigeria?

Beautyaddy:
Loool!

Nawa ooooo... 3 months in U.S

cris83:
To the gurus in the house, i would like your opinions. I have gone through this thread and i am glad its helping a lot of us with visa issues. Myself presently is awaiting 221g in June (that was the earliest date i got) and unfortunately i do not have back up of my saved ds 160 forms as i lost mine as well as my mom not once but twice (the first one i used to successfully renew our visa) and the second one lost due to laptop malfunctions. This is our second renewal. I have been trying to recall what i filled in both scenarios and what could have possibly raised a flag that requested us for another interview and my conclusion arrived at how much i earn (its quite basic at about 40k monthly) as its a family business owned by my mother. With respect to my mom, her income is very stable and we have never flouted any rules whatsoever while in the USA. My first visit, i spent 3 months in Indiana for holidays while her first visit was just a month in California with my elder sibling visiting a relative. The second visit was together (my mom and i) to New York and we spent just a month for the holidays. Visa expired last June and i did dropbox by November until i received the 221g issue.

I would like to respectfully ask for any advice on what we should prepare ourselves on since i have no backups. Also do i need to build my account plus taking our bank statements to the interview, will that help our cause (as i have read on this thread the VOs do not even bother to look at it) least to show that i certainly have strong ties here as i will eventually take over the business from her. Thank you guys!

Are you serious about the bolded?

amobola:
Morning all, a lot of useful information going on here. I would like to ask if anyone got a U.S visa here & successfully got a student stay when he/she got to U.S by enrolling in a school. If yes, how feasible is to apply for a child dependency F1/F2 with it. Thanks in advance

Did you apply for F1 in Nigeria?

OmoBendel24:
Much as this seem not far from correct, I believe that those may be easier if you are genuinely qualified for a visa and in order with requirements (which are almost straightforward). They scrutinise both your submitted documents and you na, which the Americans won’t do. You can easily marshal your points with them via your application without being interviewed as usual and get your visa approved. In the US case, easy as we assume it to be on the surface, the case can be different and you may just leave the interview hall even dumber than you came in with the minutest mistake you or “even the VO” makes so to speak. You and I know that there’s a marked difference between that Section 214(b) generic paper people get and the UK visa refusal paper, we know.... Anyways, for me, I got the US visa first however on first attempt without actually breaking a sweat, but from understanding today I will say it will be easier to first get a UK visa before that of the US if you are really qualified for both with unequivocal proofs.

Another angle.... The uncertainty of U.S Visa is a source of concern.

chloe00:
Lol those countries she suggested have a tougher process than the US

Exactly

Dammilekan:
And you think U.K is also easy

What do you mean by easy? if you want to go outside Africa or Middle East, this is what you have to go through unfortunately.

JenKendall:
Hello,

So I just arrived the US and here is my POE transcript. POE was Atlanta and this is my first time in the US. During my visa interview, I stated that I intended to visit New York on holiday, but that didn't happen.

Me: Hi Goodmorning
CBP: Goodmorning lovely, how are you today?
Me: I'm very well thank you, how is it going?
CBP: Ehhhh, Not bad
Me: *hands over passport*
CBP: What's your purpose of visiting the US?
Me: I am attending a training course and I took a couple of days afterward to sightsee
CBP: Where is the training taking place?
Me: Houston, Texas. that's my final destination
CBP: What do you do?
Me: I am a xxxxxxx
CBP: Oh really, stand over there and please stand still so I can take a photo you
Me: Okay
CBP: *Stamps me in for six months while asking if I brought in any prohibited items*
Me: Not at all
CBP: okay have a great day
Me: You too.


After reading this thread before my trip, I was so scared because everyone said you had to use the visa for what it was given for in the first instance. That is totally not true. I must add that everyone's case is different. While it was my first time visiting the US, I had a very good travel history from other countries such as the UK and Schengen countries - maybe that helped. It is also very important that you are honest all through. They can spot dishonesty from a mile away. Be confident, assertive and honest.

Nice one, hope you have a nice trip.

doctor108:
Hello House.
This is just to appreciate those that contributed and adviced me almost 2 years ago on this thread after my visitors visa was denied. I was denied in Abuja on the 27th of March 2017. I applied to visit my then US Citizen fiancée that I met online. She visited me in January 2017 after talking for 1 yr 6 months. We got engaged and fixed our wedding for September 2017 and in March 2017, her family said I should visit.
I remember I ran back to this forum to drop a very long and hilarious transcript and the following people gave valuable advice.

Seyewest wrote.
“Wow... I gbadun your story oooo... but you need to do more research and also tell your fiancee to do more research.. Good luck in your endeavor.”

Omobendel wrote,
“Had to quickly scroll back to see who this poster was. Wow! Na you, your head dey dia my broda.... Going through his transcript, though long but enjoyable, I concluded on what admonition to give. You in fact said all that went through my mind. Long story short, start prepping for and concentrating energy on an Immigrant Visa application, this will pay better, start on time @doctor108. But then, anything is possible too! Regards”
I love the emotions, the success stories, the hope and aspirations of every prospective applicant and most importantly, the experienced guys always giving valuable guidance like I was guided right 2 years ago.Thank you all. In future my parents will want to visit and I know where to come for the latest “as e dey happen for US Embassies gists in Nigeria.

Always hilarious... Congrats bro.. Wishing you the best as usual.

Atom4s:
Good day everyone.
Please help a friend. I have a friend who is going to the AAMU, in Alabama but he wants to go to Maryland first to stay for two weeks with his brother( a student)before finally going to his school. He plans to take a greyhound bus from Maryland to Alabama. Maryland to Alabama is 11 hours.
Please will he have issues at the POE?

We don't even know the airline or his itinerary.... you can do better by providing enough info.

ozymes:
Dear Members, Please just a clarification. If one does a Dropbox visa renewal application and was called for a 221g interview and the interview was successful and B1/B2 Visa issued. When filling a renewal form when the current visa must have expired, what would be the answer to the question have you ever been denied/refused a US visa before?

Cc: @Justwise, seyewest, omobendel

No... I think you can only be refused a U.S Visa by a Consular/CBP officer unless they sent a refusal mail/document to you.

Mancala:
Truth is that either visa category may work. She just needs to get her story straight in line with the intent. If she says she wants to do a short visit and come back, then B2 is preferrable. If she wants to state that she is going to stay for sometime say like 6 months+ with her husband, then F2 works too. In that case, she should get a leave of absence from work and go stay with him. But at 9 months to the end of his program is kind of pushing it (Her F2 will expire when his F1 expires). I wonder why she did not do this from the get go and stay with him for a while then could have been coming and going on an F2? With an F2, she could have started part time courses and even converted to F1 through 593. It was even possible before to get a work permit on F2 (not sure about this anymore). They could also have had their childern in the U.S. with no future problems on an F2. Okay... I am saying too much , I am spoiling market for imigration attorneys... the game is to be sold, not to be told

Mancala:
Forgive my impertinence, but I believe they will treat an F2 application like she wants to move there and stay for the remaining duration of her husbands study as this is the actual purpose of an F2. I am no expert but I'd guess that if she states that she only intends to visit for a short while and return, they may ask why not apply for a B2? I suspect this may be why her original F2 application was denied as the stated intent does not match the visa category.

That's another angle which I think is better suited for her reason of traveling... I think you're right. B2 may do the magic but the formula is with the applicant she must be prepared to convince the V.O.

OmoBendel24:
The OP can actually use that visa to arrive at a US POE up until 13th of May I think or even 14th without issues especially if he has previously used it for the purpose for which it was first issued. It's however up to the CBP officials to determine whether to let him in or not, and for how long too. He could get the standard 180 days still despite his visa just having a few hours to expire as at time of being stamped in, it's normal. Overstay officially is when you do a minute more than the number of days the CBP officer stamped you in for if you didn't apply for extension (you fall out of status immediately and the visa in your passport even if it has more time to expire actually becomes cancelled) and you earn yourself a 3 years ban, if you do more than 365 days you get a 10-year ban. Do note that you can be stamped in for as short a time as the officer determines to be appropriate too.

If it was me ooooo.... I will renew my visa atleast 6 weeks before expiration... I don't like taking that kind of risk..

Semisolasola:
The problem with you Seye is that to criticize sabi shack you..most people are not aware of nairaland,I can’t count how many people I have directed to nairaland and they are always surprised that there is really a forum like this.i wasn’t even aware of nairaland until a big bro of mine directed me here 2016 ,I was hesitant at first but I eventually checked it out..we all know a high percentage of Nigerians are not well informed and have been brainwashed to do certain things when it comes to travel..she accepted her fault and wants a way forward..what is the way forward is what she is asking? What good will criticism do at this point..be fair abeg

But at the end of the day, I still ended up advising her on the right thing to do.... criticism is very good and it's not a bad thing... no one is perfect except God and since NL is a free forum let us criticize small and assist as much as we can so far there's no insult or curse involve, we're all good.

Djoto:
Thank you so much for your response, but I forgot to add that the reason why I want to reapply for B2 and not F2 is because he will be graduating this December. I was worried about the time remaining. Do you think it doesn't matter? Thank you

December is still 9 months... I will suggest you try the F2.

Lovecaleb:
not like i don't want to be critized but some ppl will just talk down on you without giving their advice, thats why, even if you will talk me down please still advice me, when you strike a child with right hand, you path him or her with the other... now my question is, is it possible for history to be cleared? i met someone else who was telling me this.

To be honest, I will advise you to stay away from U.S Embassy for 5 yrs and through that 5 yrs make sure you visit countries with quality visa process e.g UK, EU, Japan, S.Korea, Australia, Canada etc

You must show that you're not a flight risk and also develop your other ''ties'' so that by the time you re-apply to visit U.S and coming clean at the embassy, it will be easy for you to get a visa to visit U.S.

Djoto:
Good morning everyone. I have a question please. Early this year, I was denied an F2 visa to be with my husband who is a Masters student. I am planning to reapply for a B2 visit visa in July to visit him but I don't know if this is a wrong step, I mean changing the type of visa from F2 to B2. Thank you for your response.

Try the F2 again.

Lovecaleb:
Everyone i greet you all, i would like to extend my greetings to all the GURU's on the platform for helping so many people secure visa on this platform...Well i am new on this thread, i never imagine i could find a thread like this... well i would like to explain my ordeal and please i want y'all to know that i never knew something like this existed on here else i wouldn't have falling victims of been scammed by agent...
All this happened last year, now i really need your help and pls i wanna inquire is it true they can help to clear someone history to make it look like you have not applied before? is this really possible? and again considering my story please what could be done, i visited Dubai and spent 10 days 7 weeks after i was denied US, just to have some history and planning south Africa too because i want to re apply again...

Since you don't want us to criticize you, I don't know what to say to you.... I wondered how come you people stumbled across this thread on NL after paying agent.

AZUH:
oga you and LadyG should stop posting trash please , how can you deceive people like this ?now you are suggesting to him what to do ...... how can you tell people that account statement is not important applying for USA visa ?i have lived with white all my life , they take things easy if they do not ask mr A for his account statement does not mean they will not ask MR B . please before you post .think .

Don't you ever in your life quote me...

fkj950ax:
Yes it will. Current Visa will still be valid.

If they are sceptical of getting denied a renewal, have they run foul of US laws previously.

The can be denied entry at POE even with the valid Visa if there's any pending issue.

If you apply for Visa renewal, your current visa will be cancelled no matter the expiry date on it (Even though they deny or issue the visa).

streetwise2015:
@seyewest How can i apply for business visa on arrival for her without her going through the hurdles over there in America Or is better of her Applying for the Visa in America herself..Thank you N.B...She is an American Citizen and holds an American Passport

You will be the one to apply for her... go to the Nigeria Immigration Service website... it's straight forward but the payment port is kind of hard to use but you will eventually get it done.

decong:
Please im trying to book appointment but cant create new user for 2days now. Is it the portal or what please

Use another email and browser.

streetwise2015:
Good evening Nairalanders....A friend is coming from the USA to Visit me in Nigeria...Does she need a Visa to Visit me in Nigeria?...Thank you

Apply for Business visa on arrival for your friend, I think it's around $50-$100.

ayenikunle:
Since you are legally based, things should be very easy for you na...

We should be able to learn one or two things from you sef.

Legally based means work authorization pending green card etc... so why is he finding it difficult to work? abi wetin you feel @ayenikunle?

Kulikulitapa:
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Thanks. I have only been to UAE and Ghana in the last few years. I was naive back then and misled by so called agent.. What I'm struggling with in my heart right now is when next I apply... How can I handle this huge mistake of my past? Can I briefly explain to the VO before the interview? I don't even mind if I fail to secure the visa that same day but my intent is to clear the past record and have a fresh truthful process of visa application.
Pls. I still need your advice. Thanks and God bless

It's advisable to clear any incorrect info about you at the embassy.

OmoBendel24:
Yeah, I recall perfectly. I thought you were on Blow/job’s thread na.... We only will discuss non-immigrant visa here sir

Which one is blow/job thread again...

JWTheocracy1:
Hello guys... It's been a while but I presume people like Omobendel, seyewest, and KaptainAfrika will recall my ordeal earlier 2017 for a MRV visa... But now I'm legally based in the United States, NC to be precise... But everything here, me no understand... Please somebody should put me through how I go enter street go hustle for job, I'm not here to sleep all day and eat as I've been doing for the past 2 months.

Mad man.... you don jaaa but what is MRV Visa?