PapiSmith:


Colored. It will matter when you are sent back from the screening gate

This is completely, 100% wrong. You do NOT need color printouts of the DS-160 or any other materials. We have, in the past, seen touts use this forum to promote their services. Do NOT believe any of this nonsense.

Other things you do NOT need:

* Staples or fasteners of any kind (including paper clips, tacks, tape, etc)
* A particular order -- nothing needs to be "sorted"
* Multiple copies -- we only need one copy

I am certain I can think of other things, but this will do for now. If any of our staff turns you around because you have a colored DS-160, report it to another officer immediately and we will take care of it.

Regards,
VO

travelfar:
I won the DV lottery 2018 I think the autofill must to corrected the country of changeability used to my address in Australia. I was born in Europe so is not from the same region. The rules indicate that I disqualify as I don't have a valid claim for this country, as I was not born in AUS, I just want to know if the CO has the power to overlook this if I decide to go to the interview, I can show very strong financial support and all the rest of requirements. I understand that is pretty much a lost case, but I just want to know if there is any hope... I called the KKC and they said that the CO will have to decide, I am not sure they can do that.
Thanks in advance

I'm not sure how a "mistake" of Australia happens. There are only a certain number of DV's allowed per country and your "Australian" birth gave you the right to apply for a DV from Australia. KCC is right when they say that the CO will decide as KCC cannot adjudicate a visa. However, a CO does not have the power to overlook this. Come to the interview and see what happens. That is all I can say.

Regards,
VO

stephengee:
Please I had my visa application successful on the 17th may and my docs are not ready at my DHL pick up center. I checked the status and I saw this....

Your visa is in final processing. If you have not received it in more than 10 working days, please see the webpage for contact information of the embassy or consulate where you submitted your application.

Any reason why it's taking this long?

This is normal. We also had a holiday intervene. Give it a few more days and then write LagosIV@state.gov for a status update.

Regards,
VO

farastrongman:
Dear VO,

Original documents from my petitioner is requested at the interview according to the package sent to me.

He said all originals including my birthday certificate were submitted to USCIS and same has been forwarded to the Consulate in Nigeria, also that it will be given to me at the interview.

Please my question is, is the above stated possible?

Thank you.

All originals are returned through the Consulate and then to you. This is normal.

Regards,
VO

olubami1:
Thank you VO. My immigrants visa interview was ok today, i spent less than 3 min. its been approved and am to pick up in 1 week i think.

Congratulations!

Timetravel88:
Good day,
Please I have a nagging problem that has kept me up most nights. I have a fiance in the US who I plan on getting married to, she has come visiting once and all went well.
I applied for a US tourist visa in a few months and said I was married to her and was denied visa after a brief interview. Now she is proposing for a K1 fiance visa application which of course will be in contradiction to my previous application at the consulate.
Please what solution can u proffer to lift this bottleneck.
I know I should have gone through the K1 first, I was completely naive of the process.
In addition I used my surname in place of hers for spouse's full name and address and place of Origin was Nigeria as I thought mine would suffice in the eventuality of marriage.
Your speedy response will be profoundly appreciated.
Thank you.

I suspect you would like if I came here and suggested everything is going to be alright. Unfortunately, I cannot do that. Since you lied on a previous visa application, your K1 visa is in jeopardy. In fact, your ability to ever go to the United States has been compromised. This is far beyond "naivety" and is all too common. Only time will tell.

Regards,
VO

rikkyfred:

furthermore would participation in visa lottery be regarded as a visa application?

So you're asking what the implication is of lying on a prior visa application. You'll find out when you come for your interview.

Regards,
VO

AREOLA:
Hello V.O,
Thanks for the good work you are doing here, my husband had his interview on the 3rd of may and he was told that he is going to be on administrative processing for like 60 days, I just checked the status on the ceac.gov today and the status changed to Refused it was updated on Friday 26th of may. I'm totally confused now though we have not heard anything from the embassy but please could that means that it's been refused.His case number is LGS2015795026.
Thanks for your response.

Officially, a case in administrative processing is refused under section 221(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. This is normal. You should write us at LagosIV@state.gov if you have not heard anything after 60 days.

Regards,
VO

KaptainAfrika:
If I may pop in another question, which I would be most grateful, if you can answer - A lot of candidates have requested for advice on coming clean on prior misrepresentation...are there any avenues for this action, during interview or when filling the forms? Thanks for your prompt and anticipated response.

It's impossible to overstate the value of the truth. Just today, someone was refused for a lie they told 40 years ago -- yes, we have records that go back that far, and farther.

That said, why is there a difference between telling the truth in an interview or on the form? Should there be a lie on the form but not during the interview or vice versa? Why not immediately start telling the truth in both? The sooner you start telling the truth the sooner you can start earning back our trust.

You are still likely to be refused, but at least coming clean has a chance to reset the clock so that eventually you can earn a visa. It might take years and significant ties, but it's possible. But if you hold onto that lie -- and most likely, we know it but won't tell you we know it -- you have almost no chance of getting a visa.

Regards,
VO

KaptainAfrika:

2. If your grandma is either 70-79, I think, she has a waiver, so she will automatically be given a US Visa with no interview.

Applicants over the age of 79 are not required to come for an interview (in other words, 80 years old or older). They can use the dropbox.

Regards,
VO

America001:

That's quite early. She must have been a cheerful giver for her to have exhausted her quota that early. Btw I don't believe in the whole quota or slots thing for granting visa

Let's not start any rumors. There is NO quota. Every officer can approve as many applicants as he or she determines overcomes the presumption of immigration.

Regards,
VO

chiinnwee:
Good day VO
sorry for disturbing as this is not an immigrant question,
I'm a single mum of triplets, i am applying for F1 visa, don't know if i should list my children as my strong ties and if i do, what are my chances as they are yet to be two years old?
Thank you

This doesn't make sense to me. You know that you are posting a non-immigrant visa question on an immigrant visa forum and yet you still posted the question?

Further, you are debating whether or not to list your children on your official application for a U.S. visa?

And then you ask for your chances of getting such a visa when there are literally hundreds of posts on the non-immigrant forum that expressly state that we do not give out chances?

In two years, I don't think I've ever seen such a brazen disregard for forum rules and etiquette.

Regards,
VO

KaptainAfrika:
A little detour.

Do Nigerian staff of the US Embassy, also attend US Visa interviews? Just imagine your colleague is the VO and he/she is asking you questions.

Loooooool.

Yes, our Nigerian staff must apply for a visa just like anyone else. If we know them, then they must interview with someone who does not know them. If they know everyone (which is rare), then a Consular manager will interview.

Regards,
VO

AREOLA:
Hello VO,
Thank you so much for the good work you are doing here. My husband had his interview on may 3rd and he was told by the consular officer that his case needs further administrative processing which will take like 60 days.
Now my question is this, is the 60 days includes weekends or is it 60 business days?
I'm just so curious to know please because I got pregnant when I came to see him last November and I will be due soonest.
That's why I want him here before I deliver because it's not an easy task to be a single mom here.

Administrative processing can take much shorter or much longer than 60 business days. It is merely a guideline. If you do not hear from us after 60 days, feel free to write at the email address you were given on your letter.

Regards,
VO

Naina1122:
Hello ... I am from Pakistan and my husband is us citizen .i had an interview on 21st March 2017 us embassy Islamabad at the end of the interview the officer gave me white slip 221g letter in which he require further doc like joint sponser w2 i told my husband and he send me those documents after a week i submit it to the embassy after a week they ask for further documents it happens 4 times they update my case date as they receive documents my case is still under administration processing last time document submmited to embassy was 11 May 2017 after that there is no update yet my case still in AP.
I m pregnant it's going difficult for me what should I do any suggestion

Consular officers have the right and the authority to request any documents from you which they feel are relevant to adjudicating your case. This might seem frustrating to you, but know that it is done for your benefit. It is actually good that they are keeping on top of your case by requesting documents on a regular basis.

Regards,
VO

towbaynah:


Yeah. I want to be as honest as possible. That way, it'll be easier to answer questions thrown at me.

Better to be refused on the truth than issued on a lie. Lies will catch up with you sooner or later. A single lie could jeopardize any chance of you or your family going to the U.S. in the future.

Honesty and sincerity go a long, long way during the interviews.

Regards,
VO

Strh:
Helly dear consular officer
I live in Hungary and i have a girlfriend who lives in Houston we met online
Our situation is i tried to apply for a B2 visa sooner but that time i didnt know this girl so i told the officer i dont know anyone in the usa becuase i had an esta but somehow it got revoked cuz i ask some help from a man and they didnt find something good with him so they denied my B2 visa as well under 214b
But the thing is i get to know a girl who lives in houston (problem i wanted to go there for the first time too but i understand its not really believable that i didnt know her that time) and we really like eachother we even going to meet in mexico having fun but she have 3 kid and a stable job i would like to get a K1 visa becuase im willing to do marriage w her but i dont want the B2 denial affect my K1 visa it was like a year ago and i just wanna be with her even if the circumstances are weird and i never tought its gonna be like this but i never find a girl like her ever and i dont wanna loose her so thats why we tought about K1 visa she even told me shes with me trough this whole process and if i need she can provide as long as i can start working for me just she really scared of flying thats why we decided to meet in mexico but a relationship like this is not the 100% one and she cant come to hungary cuz shes super scary cat about planes and i dont wanna force her to do something what she doesnt want and was so scared about and she thinking about her kid so what are my chances to get a K1 visa and what should we do cuz i really dont wanna live without her anymore i even gonna propose her in mexico just need to find a way to be uniqe i dont want a simple one and she dont wanna married in mexico cuz of her family.
Im really serious with her i even willing to put my signature on a paper that says if i break up with her i can leave the country i dont care that part really
But i dont know what to do so i would like to ask your advice in this thanks for your reply
Kind Regards Sir

I cannot give you immigration advice. I especially cannot give you relationship advice. You should consult with an immigration attorney.

Regards,
VO

nonso123:
Goodday VO.

I recently got married to my girl friend who is a USC on the 19th april 2017 at ikoyi registry. We are in the process of submitting the petition to USCIS but i am curious, i will like to know if its imo chats, sceenshots of video and audio calls are enough as eveidence of communication? We dont use normal phone calls because of the cost since we talk for long and imo is better. Though i lost some of our chats and video screen shots for last year. Hope this wont be a problem?

Since you do not yet have an approved petition, this is a question for USCIS.

Regards,
VO

jayooh:
VO sir, is it compulsory to submit the supplemental information for (130a) along side the main i-130 as at the time of filing petition or its optional?

This is a question for USCIS.

Regards,
VO

2zhurevisa:
Dear VO,
Your response was deeply appreciated!
No! It has happened since August last year
(2016) and I haven't been able to write back to the embassy here in Lagos but am available to entertain any conversation based on the revocation letter now..
Plz advice me on what to do now?
Thanks for bn there .

If you have a revocation letter, you need to contact USCIS. The Consulate no longer has jurisdiction over your case. You should wait a few weeks to contact USCIS as it will take time to reach the United States from Lagos.

Regards,
VO

Cfo4all:
Hello VO,

As a K1 visa applicant, am I gonna be informed of my interview date by the consulate before going for medical or I just do everything and fix a date myself??

Thanks

You will be provided extensive directions on how to proceed once your interview date is set.

Regards,
VO

farastrongman:
Good day VO,

My interview is in June. I am expected to come in with pictures of myself and my dad but i can only lay hands on just one picture from the past.
Also, i am unable to print social media messages e.g whatsap and FB messenger without first sending to Microsoft word(which is not allowed).

Please what do i do? i am confused.

Thank you.

The interview is for you to establish your relationship. The more relevant documents you can bring to support this, the better. If you are limited in your evidence, you may have a more difficult time getting your visa approved. But that is up to the interviewing officer to decide.

Regards,
VO

murielspirit:
Hello,
After my interview, all the documents I had submitted since 2010 were returned to me. On looking through I found someone else' attorney's letter in the stack...Do I write to Lagosiv??

Thank you for checking. Yes, please write us at LagosIV@state.gov and they will direct your next action.

Regards,
VO

bhsu:
Is it OK for me (an applicant from Taiwan) to ask your opinion (as my consular post is in Taiwan)?

Thank you

Yes, you may ask your question here as long as it is related to a U.S. immigration visa.

Regards,
VO

KodakWale1:
Hi officer thank you so much for your last explanation on the sb1 case, my name is Adebowale ericsson. I applied for a sb1 and it was approved I am currently in the USA, but I was given a file containing a lot of documents when I was receiving my visa. I was told not to open it and to give it to the officer at the port of entry, but I put in a different address in my form which I'm currently not living in. Sir please what was in that file? and is it really important for me to get it? please I need your reply

I don't understand this question. You're asked not to open the file but you want to know what's in it? Further, you're not sure if it's "really important," even though it needs to be given to the immigration officer who has the authority to let you enter the United States? I'm fairly certain you know the answer to these questions.

Regardss
VO

felixfelix:
Dear V.O, Of what length of time does it take for wife of a permanent resident to go for interview after filing? What are the factors that can speed or slow the processing of the interview? If this question has been previously answered let someone refer me to the thread because I suspect someone has been deleting this question for the third time. It is unfair everyone has equal right of speech and your question is as important as mine.

I have been deleting your question. As has been stated many (many) times before, any question that amounts to "how long" when you have not yet had your interview at the Consulate will be deleted. These questions need to be addressed to USCIS.

Regards,
VO

PlusGS:
Hello VO,

3 years ago, before I travelled to the USA as an Immigrant, while being interviewed, the interviewer VO asked If I'm in a relationship, and if he intends to marry fiancee. I said YES, and I was given a paper to sign and the VO requested for her name. Ever since I came to the USA, I work with the state, and have been in contact with my fiancee all the while. She's a graduate and already working. I intend to invite her for summer holiday for her vacation, Advice on what type of visa I need to put in for her please?

This is a non-immigrant visa question. If you want to invite her over to be married in the United States, then you need to file a K1 fiance visa. For further details, you should contact an immigration attorney.

Regards,
VO

2zhurevisa:
Dear VO, how are u doing today?
I will like to know if I can file for an appeal to defend my revocation letter / entrance to the state ?
Also is it possible to make my offence known to me?
Thanks.

Once recommended for revocation, the Consulate no longer has jurisdiction over your case. If this just happened, you should wait several weeks for USCIS to receive the recommendation. USCIS will review the file and contact the petitioner with their decision. This could range anywhere from sending this back to the Consulate for review to a Notice of Intent to Revoke.

In short, write USCIS in two months.

Regards,
VO

attiba:
Hi vo pls am in administrative processing for 50 days now i missed a call from the u.s.a embassy in lagos Nigeria pls kindly provide me with there contact so that i will be able to get intouch with them thanks

Generally, we ask that you wait 60 business days to allow for administrative processing. If it's beyond 60 days, then write LagosIV@state.gov with your question.

Regards,
VO

Durostay:
Hello VO.

I made visa payment June last year but i did not apply for the visa. Can i apply for a visa now based on same payment or do i need to make another payment.
Looking forward to your feedback.

Thanks,

It depends on the visa. If this is an immigrant visa, write us at LagosIV@state.gov for the status of your case. Include your case number, petitioner, and beneficiary in your email. If this is a non-immigrant (visitor visa) then please take your question to the appropriate forum.

Regards,
VO

AdyBeks:
Hello VO, thanks for your advice so far, it has put me through. Finally went for the interview and got approved. But am having another worries now, I was told to collect my visa in 10 business days. Well today is 7 business day, I know its remaining 3 but am concerned because my status updated hasn't been updated since a day after my interview, it still says Ready. I tried the automated email PP tracking and it says no update for this PP. Please what is wrong?

I understand you are anxious to make the move. Wait another week before writing us. If after a week you still have not seen a change, write us at LagosIV@state.gov for the status of your case. Include your case number, petitioner, and beneficiary in your email.

Regards,
VO

murielspirit:
Hi,
My interview (f3) was on the 20th April and was told to pick up visa in 10 days...its 11working days now, and on ceac my visa status shows issued since the 21st april...does this mean I can go pickup?? Or will I get a mail instructing me to go pick up??
If I have to wait for an email, is there an additional time frame/ wait time for this??
Thank you for your time.

Write us at LagosIV@state.gov for the status of your case. Include your case number, petitioner, and beneficiary in your email.

Regards,
VO