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sean009: Hello house
I'm an MBA student in dubai
Is it possible for me to apply for a us visit visa from dubai

Yes, it is possible. But clauses do apply.

Emblem: Hello tzetzefly,

My interview is next week and i will like to know my chances of getting a visa. I am going to houston to visit my best friend for a period of 14 days. I couldn't make it to his wedding due to my busy schedule at work. But right now, i am on leave. I am married but intend going alone, i have a good job. Pls what are my chances of securing a visa.

Your home tie and the knowledge about your friend will count toward your visa success.

Mofella: @Tzetzefly........ Please do you have a testimony of anyone who has never travelled out before but applied for US B1/B2 visa and was given on a virgin passport. Kindly respond pls

Quite a lot. A virgin passport so to say, does not prevent a visa issuance. A lack of home ties does.

Ramzolly: Hi tzetzefly. Iv been following through with your posts and i would like to seek your advice. I intend to travel to the US for christmas holiday. Im 29 years old. I work with a reputable bank in Abuja and im also engaged. I applied for a US visa in May last year for vacation and also to attend a relative's graduation but was denied after the lady asked me if i was married and if i have been out of the country before. All responses were in the negative. Also, at the time, my salary was 104k,she also asked me that question too. But now, i earn a salary of 239k because i was promoted last year after the interview. I have been to Paris, dubai and UK. Please what are my chances? And is it a problem that i would not be travelling with my fiancee? I intend to spend 7nights in the US.I am still filling out my ds-160 and i realise my form doesnt come with the question of places i intend to visit and countries visited in past 5years. My guess is..it isnt same question even for everyone in bi/b2 category.Kindly advice. Thanks

To start with, ''have you traveled to any countries within the last five years'' is under the column (work/ education/training) from the drop down, click on ''additional'' as stated to view that information.

Your economic circumstance has changed couple with your travel history. You should be fine for now if you are very confident during your next interview.

empro07: tzetzefly and others could you pls advice on the below

I,my wife and my baby of 2 years old intends to travel to the USA by December for holiday(Tourism)7 days

We got married in 2010 and which my wife has been travelling to Dubai for business since 2008,in the year 2011 she got employed in Dubai and got her residence visa which she worked for just 8 months or 1 year and then resigned from her work and returned back to Nigeria where she had her baby and then we both proceeded to start our own registered business here in Nigeria which both of us are partners(EVENT CENTRE & RESTAURANT)thou i visited Dubai twice in 2011 when she was still working but i lost my passport to a robbery incident.(I DO NOT HAVE A RECORD OF BEEN TO DUBAI IN 2011)

In the year 2012 i got another passport and then traveled to Dubai twice in they year 2013(I STILL HAVE THE PASSPORT)

What are our chances travelling as a family to the USA by December we plan to submit my own bank statement which would be around 3.5million naira

Besides my own statement of account as the sponsor for the family trip would we need to submit my wife's bank statement?

We plan to also submit evidence of our landed property where we run our business

And should i mention that i was in Dubai twice in 2011 but i have no evidence to prove i was there as i lost my passport before getting another in 2012 and then traveled twice to Dubai in 2013..

Our fear is if i refuse to mention or inform that i was in Dubai in 2011,what if the VO ask how she got pregnant in 2011 if she was in Dubai working while i was in Nigeria..thou we are also thinking that since her passport is so full of Dubai stamps/visas as she's been going since 2008 and then Dubai residence,about 4 times she visited Kenya with visas and then entry and exit stamps of Togo,Ghana and Benin rep..we are thinking they might not be able to acknowledge when or how she got pregnant.(MY WIFE STILL RETAINS HER OLD PASSPORT)

We await your advise

Thanks

First, the consulars base their opinion on what they see and not what is presumed. Your passport is lost and that is that: meaning you dont have a proof of travel in 2011.

Except you have any or all of: bus pass, boarding pass, stamped UAE e-visa slips, hotel booking receipts etc for 2011, you cannot convince anyone of your trip back then.

Your wife has nothing to fear. How and where she got pregnant, is nobody's business. The business of the VO is if she is pregnant now and what her plans are for delivery.

Have a solid itinerary for a holiday in one or more cities in the States and turn up confident for your interview, you should be good to go.

SMARTRON: It was a 6:30am appointment and it goes thus:
ME/my wife: Good morning
VO: morning, what is your purpose of visit
Me: vacation to visit my wife cousin
VO: For how long
ME: 10days
VO: Have ever travelled before?
Me: yes
VO: is wife pregnant?
Me: no, our child is still barely a baby
VO: does any of you intend seeking medical in the states
Me: no
VO: do you intend having baby in the states
Me: no,
VO: what do you?
Me: I work with an oil and gas company and my is a teacher both here in Lagos
VO: have you ever travelled as a family?
Me: no, I was in Malaysia in 2009, UK 2012 and I and my wife were in South Africa last year and we all are yet to travel since we had our baby.
VO: sorry you are not eligible this time am going to give back your passport and this paper.
End.
A white paper was handed over to us with our passports. Although I have a cancel UK entry stamp on my passport which she never mentioned anything about.

Observation made from your write up above, you seem to answer to questions you're not asked, this is a negative to your interview.

And you answered wrong about travelling as a family. From your post, you have actually done this before with your wife to South Africa.

Give it a break and apply later. Travel with your wife someplace else.

SMARTRON: Thank you very much, I really appreciate your words of encouragement. my wife is not expectant and my wife's cousin was actually the same person that invited us for our last application which was denied. I hope our claim this time around as a tourist will not be a contradiction of our previous application? And if we are to apply as a tourist what is your definition of enough funds and kindly give advice on like places we should mention.

If you can give a script about how your last interview went, we might be able to advise appropriately.

Mofella: @ Tzetzefly .........Pls I need your urgent advise . my wife and my daughter who is1yr 2 months old will be going for interview in Us embassy Lagos this month, my wife is a pharmacist and earns good pay while I work with a foremost financial institution, but none of us have travelled before, my wife got her passport before we got married and she has her maiden name on her passport which is not expiring any time soon, my daughter has my own name as her surname on her own passport and it's only d two of them(my wife and daughter) that will be going for the interview. Pls will news paper publication for change of name for my wife be a sufficient evidence to show she is the mother or does she need to go and get a new passport to reflect her marital name? Despite d fact that her passport is not expiring anytime soon.
Quick advise Pls.

She can apply with her maiden name.

The newspaper publication will suffice.

Any other info required, she should be able to explain to the CO.

Since she has her ties intact, she will be good to go.

bummiaj: Ok thanks. What do I need for my application? Since you advice that i shld visit once Europe country which is paris. What do I need?

1) I have never traveled before and I do not have a travel history?

2) my company is a one man business as we do not have a company website. Hope is not gonna be a provide, because it's just a yahoo mail and Gmail email my Hr and bosses use.

3) my salary is been paid to my account every month ( 135k) and I have an account balance of 800k? Hope its not a problem?

4) I have been given 8 working days leave, and my salary will still be paid even if I go on vacation. But the leave approval letter was sent to my Gmail.

5) for a paris visa, do they do invites?

6) how do I aviod been refused a visa

7) are this the following Document I need.


1) 1 colour ID photograph, size, 3,5x4,5, taken recently, against a plain white background 2) Passport with a validity of at least 3-6 months from the date of departure + two empty pages 3) Copy of the passport page with the photograph and those mentioning an extension of validity 4) Copy of previous visa (US, UK, Canada, Australia and any Schengen country) 5) Applicant’s proof of employment: Letter from the employer, with address and telephone number, stating the position held as well as the starting date and the monthly salary. This certificate has to confirm the dates of approved leave from place of work, the return back to work and whether salary is paid or not during the period. For merchants or in case of self-employment: copy of the certificate of trade registration or other appropriate document (Authorisation of practice). 6) Proofs of the applicant’s personal income : Copy of all kind of bank accounts (Updated at least 15 days prior to the application, including the page with the meaning of codes of operations) and, if applicable, copies of the three last salary slips 7) If the applicant has no personal income, a close family member (husband, parents for minors and students) has to prove his (her) personal incomes (copy of the three last salary slips or copy of updated bank accounts) and write a letter confirming that he (she) will pay for all the applicant‘s expenses during the stay Confirmed reservation of return flight ticket(s) If applicable, detailed itinerary clearly showing the name of all visited countries and the dates of stay 9) Proofs of accommodation for the complete duration of stay in the Schengen countries : Booking of an hotel room with dates of checking in and out, OR title deed OR lease of house or apartment 10) Copy of medical insurance valid for the length of stay and for all Schengen countries, covering medical repatriation and hospital care. A minimum corresponding to a medical coverage of 30,000 Euros is mandatory. The policy has to be issued by a local company listed by the Schengen missions or by an insurance company based in Europe 11) If child below 18; • should also provide a birth certificate • an authorization letter from Parents in case they don't travel with them (or Father's or Mother's letter if they travel with only one of their two parents) Documents to be attached (Not stapled) and arranged in the order given above, to the visa application form, which must be completed, dated and signed PLEASE NOTE: The Consulate General of France reserves the right to request additional documents in certain cases. Any missing document can be a cause of rejection by The Consulate General of France

The French Embassy can be thorough and frustrating, if you know you have no travel experience, then i will not advise you to holiday in France.

You will likely be refused with the indices you mentioned above.

Though your pay meets the requirements, other factors do not.

Travel someplace else for now and save your hard earned cash.

SMARTRON: @ Tzetzefly
i will like to apply for an american visa for me and my family, of which my wife's cousin as already invited us, although we where refused last march after we where asked if we are going to have baby in the state, she also asked if we have ever travelled together as family i told her no even though me and my wife was in south africa last year, and i was also in the london in 2012. i told her we have never travelled as family since we had our baby. i will like you to advise me on what to do to get it right this time around. regards

Is your wife expectant?

And i wont advise you apply with an invite from your inlaws.

Travel via tourism with places of interest and enough funds as proof.

Mofella: @Tzetzefly pls help me out with my questions. Many thanks.

What is your question?

omotolaaaa: so do you think I should still reapply?

I may be wrong, but you seem not to have a cogent reason for travel at this time.

omotolaaaa: isn't my education not enough ties to my country? Because as a student I learnt education is ties to your country, so what do you advise?

Education is not a sufficient tie by itself, the CO considers other factors to arrive at a decision.

omotolaaaa: Dear tzetzefly I was denied today under the usual 214(b) act, I am a student in the university here, and I intend to reapply, this time with another repackaging, i'll be staying with my friend in new York City, i'll be sponsored by my parents, what are my chances please. Advice on this * before I filled in atlanta and I don't know anyone there, but this time around I filled In where I know someone, I hope it pulls through

Possibly you have no ties in anyway to your country. Their fears, i guess.

ajanlekoko0105: Bro,we are preparing for our interview soon but one more thing I need to know..I have someone that want to help me with I.V so I apply as visitor...but I want to know which one do I and my wife stand better chance...as a visit or tourist?
Since we are not going with the kids

The IV is not necessary unless you're sure you can answer questions on your potential host.

Tourism is better.

MSEdLAW: Would i pay a refresh application fee to reschedule or I can use my current login details and reschedule?

No, you wont pay for a new application if the current version is unused and still valid.

MSEdLAW: Thank you so much for your prompt response..
At this point do I still need to mention the visit to the University of Houston Law Centre since I didn't mention it in my DS-160 form?

You will have to.

Do fill another DS-160 and re-schedule your appointment (if you have already done so).

adekunleoba: @tzetzefly

Please do you have a very good immigration lawyer in USA, or any email address or contact details for UNITED STATE

CUSTOM AND IMMIGRATION SERVICE, needed urgently

No sir.

x2lambo: I am presently working in South africa same as my wife and we have our kid here will that be enough ties ?

Yes, if you possess a valid work permit with an extensive stay in South Africa.

muzybow: @coldgate : In Reference to your post on May 16 2013 which u stated below:
@pinkynanny: N450,000 for Insurance! My Husband and I
with our two children did ours for a total of 21,000. N5250
for each person for two weeks @ mutual benefit insurance.

Please @coldgate I would like to obtain a travel insurance for myself, my wife and my baby, we are planning a 10 Day Visit to France... Do you have any idea the total cost it would be for the 3 of us and could you please reply me with the Mutual Benefit Insurance Address and contact numbers

Please @coldgate I shall be looking forward to your urgent response,

Thanks in anticipation!

Use your search engine, all details about Mutual Benefit Assurance PLC are given.

pretts: Can someone please advise me on how to go about confirming ticket reservation for a schengen visa since tickets booked without payments are usually cancelled after 24hours? I'm not sure it is advisable to pay for the ticket when the visa isn't issued yet, as most of the promotional tickets are non-refundable

I'll appreciate your assistance

Visit Airfrance office to seek guidance. They would normally issue you a confirmed ticket with conditions (not necessarily paid for).

BrTune: NL,
Please I want you all 2 assist me with this, I applied to the French Embassy in Abuja for a visa and was scheduled for an interview on the 20th of August, I had the interview in less than 10 minutes, The french woman after going through my documents, Simply asked what I was traveling for, I answered stating it was a conference, as my invitation letter was already in the file of documents I handed her.
She asked what I do for a living and I stated I was a law student. She then asked for my visa fee which I handed over and she told me to come back after 15 days for my passport.
The problem is few days back, I tried to track the status of my application and after entering my details it shows 'Error in Application contact Administrator'
I called their customer careline and the guy at the other end stated that I must have entered wrong details, Sobhe asked me for name, date of interview and all other details which I gave, he then said my application cannot be found. He then asked me to scan and mail all my receipts which I was issued and my passport cover which I did day b4 yesterday, I am still yet to hear from them. I am worried because the body organising the conference gave us all a deadline of 10th of sept to scan and send a copy of our International Passport and Visa, so they could make Plane Reservations otherwise we would pay the Airfares ourselves, I don't stay in abuja and being a student I don't have much resources to throw away.
Please what should I do, anyone with a similar experience should share and If you have any advice, I would appreciate it.
@Morderator plz muv this to the FP so I can get assistance.

You will have to put a call through again scheduling for a visitation. It is a situation that will need your physical presence.

peter2010: Hello experts in the house. Please, as my visa interview draws nearer, i really need a quick clarification. My int. passports are now three, the initial one has all my visas (UK, 3 Schengen) and entry stamps while the next has about 3 UK visa refusal stamps on it which I believe have dented the passport. But my new passport which I'm using to apply has nothing on it. My question is: Should I remove the 2nd passport with refusal stamps since i don't need it or I should just combine all the passports and submit when requested for? And hope it wont av any adverse effect on the application. Your candid opinion asap will really be appreciated. Thanks for your usual cooperation.

Why were you refused UK visa when you claim to have been issued same UK visa previously?

There is what is regarded as administrative processing (AP) at the Dept of State, this is all encompassing and detailed investigation.

If you hide the second passport and you're unfortunate to get an AP, this will however pop up when an enquiry is sort at the UK Embassy.

The choice is yours.

MSEdLAW: Pls I have an interview coming up in approx. In 14days.. I am a lawyer with 2yrs PQE working in a family law firm with a broad spectrum legal practice for over 3 generations. I am unmarried, under 30 and with a virgin passport. purpose for visit is to attend my uncle and aunts graduation and thanks giving service in houston both went vide a DV lottery in 1994 and are a PRs now. I also intend attending a walk-in information and group session at the University of Houston Law Centre in preparedness for my LLM prog. Though I didn't state this in my application. I intend commencing my masters hopefull this time nxt yr. I am self sponsored with about 2mill in my current account.. In summary I intend to avail my self the opportunity of my 1 month annual leave to celebrate my birthday on the 29th with my uncle and his family whom I have not seen in almost 15years. I am abreast with all the legal documents required but I would like to know if the odds are against me as one without a previous travel history.

Thank you.

All your reasons for visit are valid.

But more valid if you included on your DS-160, a planned attendance and walk-in information and group session at the University of Houston Law Centre in preparation for your LLM programme.

You need to have solid ties to Nigeria as well.

meine: Please can someone advice me on this issue

I made some errors in filling the DS 160 form for my wife and myself is there a way i can retrieve our forms or correct the form after submitting? Do i need to book another appointment? Kindly advise.

Fill a new DS-160, correct previous errors and call the US call centre below to change your interview date.

Telephone: To speak with a call center
representative, call: +23414406294.

x2lambo: Hello House
Please i need some advice from the gurus in the house , i live in South Africa with my wife and a child we have our child here and we are both using a work permit here in South Africa. we wish to visit the US as a family , my question is where will be the best place for us to apply in South Africa, or move back to Nigeria to Apply .... i will be glad to hear from you guys

Thank you all

Apply from the country you have the most ties: economic, family, job etc.

lahwummie: @tzetzefly pls kindly reply
Good Day, FRiends.
New here and have read through, but did not get a similar story to mine, so i have to write and ask.
I will be applying for a tourist visa, my wedding coming up by December. I will be going for wedding shopping and sight seeing. Intending of using like 2weeks.
(A)My fear is do i have to apply with my husband to be? (B)And I do not have any travelling history (Just Cotonou). (C)Had 2 uk visa refusal.
What are the advicesable documents to submit please. Was thinking of the following: Please help cross check.
1.Letter of employment. (been working like 2yrs with a financial institution).
2.Leave approval. (and a letter of introduction from my GM)
3.Tax idcard and company's id card.
4.Hotel reservation and itinerary.
5.Wedding invitation card.
6.Pre wedding photoshots.
7. A copy of order of wedding events layout.
8.My bank statement(salary and personal)
9. Consent letter from my husband to be.
10.A business registration name certificate(an event company Jan 2014 and few shares certificate)
All for now.
Please, as i read before my fear is if i will be questioned why am not going with my husband to be. Can i be refused on that or any other thing?
Please is there any other additional or subracted documents.
Thanks so much famz.

Have you travelled before as a couple?

Is your economic tie to Nigeria sudstantive enough to make you return?

Are you financially competent to sponsor your trip?

Where are you visiting in the States?

These are few questions to ask yourself.

passionup11: Hello the gurus in the house,
i appreciate the great jobs you guys are doing here. I need guidance . i want to apply for the US visitors Visa . I had initially applied in 2003 and was refused. I presently want to travel with my wife and kid. we want to spend part of my annual leave in the states. i have earlier traveled to the UK and UAE within the last 2 months. ( official and business for both trips). I work for a Fed Govt agency.My wife is presently not working . i want an assessment of my chances of getting the visa. Kindly note that i went with my family for the UAE Trip.I also have an aunt in the US and i intend to use her address as my place of contact. Want to know if that will count against me or should i get a hotel reservation? Also i want to know which areas i need to devote my attention to as my job is stable and that should count as a tie for me and I have the financial means to finance the trip. we intend to visit New york and i know that i need to create an itinerary for our visit.House, what else would be of importance to me and what documents do i need for presentation at the embassy .Please help with your responses guys.

Know your aunt's status in the States.

Your economic situation counts toward a visa issuance hope yours is fine.

Family travel is good, once you're able to finance it.

Your purpose of visit to New York is relevant.

adigunomomama: Thanks man

Pls I don't get the 10 digit barcode number from the applicant's DS-160 confirmation page.

The barcoded number generated once you submit your DS-160

adigunomomama: @tzetzefly

Pls bro

Can you help me with the list of docs I need to go with to the Embassy.

Plsss

My interview is coming up soon this month...

Am going for a Conference sponsored by my company

Thanks and God Bless you More...

Happy New Month to everyone.

The applicant's passport.

The receipt number from GT Bank receipt.

The ten (10) digit barcode number from the applicant's DS-160 confirmation page.

Proof of funds.

adigunomomama: @tzetzefly

Pls I want you to help with this...

The address in my statement of acct is different
from my present address

Reason is that I just move to my new address not
long

Hope its nt a no no no to my B1/B2 visa.

Thanks

It's no problem at all.

ntutu: I greet everybody in this room and wish all of us well.Please, i got and invitation for Anambra state Association Convention in USA , which will be holding by 16 and 19th of October.Which of the VISA type should i go for and for how long will the VISA last.Thanks so much and God bless as you put me through this enquires.

A ''B''category visa.