₦airaland Forum

Merry Xmas to everyone here.
Please, Mama's that stay in Abuja, is Kubwa close to British Academy @Prince& Princess Estate, Duboyi.I want to book a hotel in Kubwa but don't know the proximity.Tried Google but couldn't get any tangible info.sorry for deviating.Thanks

MTN honestly is disgusting.i knew d stress i went thru in August for their so called validation meanwhile, when it got to my turn, they confirmed that my registration was complete only for my sim to be deactivated yesterday.
They have been taking Nigerians for a ride.

Lady G, thanx for the invaluable information yesterday.i was able to get Delta.onye nke gi mere gi Nwanyi Oma.

thanks onye nkem, who no like better thing.pls, i use Master card debit card buh Lufthansa seems to only recognise Visa card.is it possible to make reservation n pay at their office.

Nwanne Mmadu, biko which site did u see that?

@ Lady G, biko which site did u get dat Delta fare?

thanks Ozycy

@Ozycy
pls how was ur experience with AirFrance?we intend to use them to Houston.Thanks

@Lady G, ur welcome my dear.please continue the good work and lest I forget, ur maturity is awesome.

@dutchez

please, nobody is paying anybody any dime for the invaluable information we r getting here. it takes alot of reading to be grounded on a lot of info here.
We should try to be polite and commend people that respond to our questions.
Lady G is doing a tremendous work here.

@ Neferati
Mine was for vacation, then my friend was for child delivery, had to summarize her transcipt.she had her interview at 30 weeks and was given visa on her fifth attempt with her hubby.

Gd am ,wonderful Nairaland family, our family visa was granted yday at Lagos embassy for me, hubby and our 16 month old daughter on our first attempt,our transcript goes thus:
Vo: gd am, why do u want to go to US?
Hubby: my job is hectic and i want to make it up to my family by taking them to vacation.
Vo: what do you do?
Hubby: Doctor
Vo: oh! u guys r very busy
Vo: where do u guys want to go?
hubby: Richmond, Texas
Vo: do u have anybody there?
Me: yea, my cousin
Vo: what does she do?
Me: told her
Vo: where does she work?
Me: told her
Vo: how long has she been in the States?
Me: told her
To my hubby
Vo: how long do we intend to stay
Hubby: 2weeks
Vo: how much do you earn
Hubby: mentions
Vo: have you travelled out of the country before?
Hubby: yea, France and Ghana before i met my wife
To me
Vo: what do u do
Me: am a stay at home Mum
Vo: ur visa has been approved

In between,
my best friend's visa was also approved after the 5th attempt for child delivery.They have very good travel history as a family yet they kept denying them until this last one.
They were asked normal question of why, what and where you want to go, her husbands income(he is a biz guy), monthly profit.His wife too is a stay at home Mum as they asked her, then hospital and dr's correspondence as well as total cost for the trip.She used Dr F's correspondence.
You guys are so wonderful.

Nwanne m Lady G and our wonderful Nairaland family, our family visa was granted yday at Lagos embassy for me, hubby and our 16 month old daughter.our transcript goes thus:
Vo: gd am, why do u want to go yo US?
Hubby: my job is hectic and i want to make it up to my family by taking them to vacation.
Vo: what do you do?
Hubby: Doctor
Vo: oh! u guys r very busy
Vo: where di u guys want to go?
hubby: Richmond, Texas
Vo: do u have anybody there?
Me: yea, my cousin
Vo: what does she do?
Me: told her
Vo: where does she work?
Me: told her
Vo: how long has she been in the States?
Me: told her
To my hubby
Vo: how long do we intend to stay
Hubby: 2weeks
Vo: how much do you earn
Hubby: mentions
Vo: have you travelled out of the country before?
Hubby: yea, France and Ghana before i met my wife
To me
Vo: what do u do
Me: am a stay at home Mum
Vo: ur visa has been approved

Moral of the story:
always rehearse likely question with your spouse, be very honest and most importantly, have an agreement prayer together.
No single document was checked.Thanks to this wonderful family

Dear, Abuja NIV
Thanks a million for taking out time in your busy schedule to respond to us.We really appreciate u guys

abujaniv:
Hello veleta,

Yes, putting "relative" is correct.

Regards,
Abuja NIV Team

Thanks a bunch my dear

LadyGuinivere:
I didn't answer cos I honestly don't know. It depends on the situation. Are u guys staying with him/her? If no then really he/she isn't his relative. If u wanna add the cousin and he dosent it dosent add or take anything away IMO

Isiri yes u can. My passport is still in my maiden name, my husband and I applied seperately for US, jointly in UK. It don't marrer. They know the process of name change in naija is tedious. But pls read this thread cos this question shows u haven't

Westerncer check ur spam

Dear Abuja NIV,
Please I need some clarifications on the ds 160.
I have a cousin we intend to visit in the States, in the column for ( relationship of US Contact) should my spouse fill ' Relative' although the person is my cousin.Also in the column for( Any other Relative in US) should he fill NO as am the one that has relative.
Thanks for your Beverly prompt response

.pls my dear answer me so I can submit my form j

veleta:
My lady G, a beg no vex for your sister.
In the column for (Do you have Usa Relative) should my spouse fill YES that he has a relative though the US contact is my cousin or should he fill NO, then for the column for the (US Contact), should he fill Relative or Other as he used her address
Thanks my dear.
Pls other people that have used relative in USA can also contribute abeg

Dear VO,
Am highly impressed with your selfless contributions to this thread.God will always take care of your needs in Jesus Name Amen.
Pls I need your help concerning ds 160 although its not yourpurview but I know you won't turn me down.
I have a cousin I and my family would be visiting in the US.
In the column for( Relationship of US Contact), should my husband fill Relative,even though she is not related to him, or he should fill "Other", Also in the column for( USRelative) should he fill No or Yes.
Thanks for your ever prompt response

Pls firsttymum
In the column for (USA Contact), should my husband fill YES that he has relative though the US contact is my cousin or should he fill NO, then for the column for (do you have other relatives in US)should he fill Yes or No as the person is my own cousin.
Pls your input is highly appreciated.
Its better to ask than to make mistake

My lady G, a beg no vex for your sister.
In the column for (Usa Relative) should my spouse fill YES thathe has a relative though the us contact is my cousin or should he fill NO, then for the column for the (US Contact), should he fill Relative or Other as he used her address
Thanks my dear.
Pls other people that have used relative in USA can also contribute abeg

Thanks lady G, I really appreciate

LadyGuinivere:
U gettam! Though u can just call me 5 star or Lady G. Lol
Come I go beat u o! No be una two de travel?no be different ds 160 una de fill? No be una two go de d house? K if u don't fill the cousin's. Details where will u fill?
Short answer yes u will fill in your host's details

Pls house I need clarification on some issues. I have a cousin in USA we intend to stay with for vacation.in the column for address and phone no, should both of us fill that same address and phone no or should only my spouse fill it as the person is her cousin not mine.
Thanks
Lady Guinivere you are doing a nice job.sorry if I misspelt ur name

Please house,this thread has been very informative.I just stumbled on it.the information here has been invaluable.
I applied for tourist visa buh was denied, I used a cousin' s address in Maryland but this time around, I intend to deliver in Houston and rent an apartment there.
In the column for[ whether I have a relative in the US] what would be my response since I had filled yes before.
Thanks, awaiting your response
Firsttymum, Olokings, Phema, et al, u guys are doing great job here

Thank God for safe trip.how did your attestation go and how much do they charge now at UAE embassy Nigeria.
You are lucky to have gotten an offer so soon.And the free zone stuff should be an added advantage when you would want to switch job as you won't need NOC.
I stand to be corrected sha

billyjunior:
Pls house I would appreciate ur assistance as to where I could go search for jobs. I worked as a safety advisor in a construction company in PH for nearly 4years,nebosh certified though. I need to buid on ma career. I had visited dat noor bank area on thursday just to comb d area a little. Yesterday, I saw on an advert for safety officer position on new telegram papers and I picked d number to call dem which I did earlier today. A lady picked d call and when I told why I called, she said I should come for a walk-in interview before 4pm deadlin today. She gave me d address and it's in sharjah. When I got there(king faisal rd, suzuki showroom,behind d showroom complex) the name of d place is one al awaiel employment and manpower supply services, I sat down facing d lady,she told me it's a safety and security officer position in a contracting company( 3500aed basic + 400aed feeding allowance, accommodation + transportation + free medical + two days off + free zone blablabla...). she asked if I was ok with d offer, if I was dat I shud fill a form with my personal details and sign, requested for a copy of my passport and visa with two passport photos. There was also a deposit of 300dirhams. pls house, what do u thin?

Oh, just tourism.thanks a bunch

tzetzefly:
If i may ask, what is she travelling for?
All you need to show as evidence of your connection, is either of or all of these:
1.Your birth certificate with her name indicated as your mother.
2. Pictures of the family in the past showing every one or just you and her.
3. If you pay her little stipends weekly or monthly, asterik this on her bank statement and write a little note stapled to this document as a proof.
4. Any other thing you feel can connect two of you is acceptable to this application.

Nope, she hasn't travelled out of the country.pls what kind of evidence do I need to attach to show she is my mum.
Sorry for the questions pls

tzetzefly:
Her cash at bank is good enough.
You can also support her by adding your financial documents to her applications since she is your mother.
And being a retiree, your assistant helps her to show that there is a tie to Nigeria.
Hope she has previous travel experience?
Attach evidence to her application to show relationship between you two.
All the best!

Thanks my dear for your response.
She intends to visit France and Spain but wants France to be her first port of call.she will spend one week each in both countries.
Please, she has roughly 2M in her account, will that suffice or can I sponsor her as am working in government hospital and have pay slips.
What would u advice?
thank you for the good work you are doing

tzetzefly:
Her retirement letter is sufficient.
Is France her first point of entry into the Schengen region?
She will be issued visa according to the number of days she intends to spend in the territory or given a three months visa. The number of days she will reside depends on the immigration officer at the point of entry. Get the visa first.

Thanks for ur response.she doesn't have any family member,she has roughly 2M in her account, does not have any business and wants to spend 2weeks.

luckbealady:
It will be very tough for your mum to get a visa, unless she can show several of the following
1. Significant amount of money in her bank account
2. Invitation from a family member legally living in France with significant income who will take responsibility for her during her trip
3. Significant monthly income from pension
4. and/or an active business in her name with money coming into the business accounts.

Does she have any of these? How long does she plan to visit France?

Please house, my mum wants to apply for schengen visa through France, what document would she present in lieu of employment and leave letters as she is a retired civil servant.
Also, when does your date begin to count,is it from the date the visa is issued or the date you enter a schengen country?
Your prompt response is highly appreciated

Please my mum wants to apply schengen visa through France but she is a retired civil servant.what document will she present in lieu of employment and leave letter.Also, when does the date start to count, is it from the issue date of the visa or the date you enter a schengen state.
Your prompt response is highly appreciated.

Cc: tzetzefly, justi4jesu

From my research, you can't get labour card without getting your employment visa as well as health card.it is when you get your employment visa and enter Dubai that you can do your medicals and when u pass medicals you can get health card, with the health card you can proceed to get labour card.
I stand to be corrected though.

monchouchou:
I thought we already settled this. 2 companies cannot apply for the Visa of 1 person at the same time. MOL will definitely reject the second one and it will raise red flags. The second company will find out he is playing them and they might get pissed off. Tell you friend to be patient. If he doesn't trust the company asking for exit page he should go with the company that can process it while he is in Dubai. Has any of them uploaded a job offer on DHA Sheryan account??