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Re: I Am A U.S. Consular Officer: Ask Me Your Visa Questions. by Henries: 5:45pm On Aug 13, 2013 |
thanks for the good works you hv been doing on this forum,God ll continue to bless you.when my visa was given to me @DHL,a brown envelope was also given to me with a white sheet staple on it with my data,out of ignorance i opened the envelope n later find out do no open underneath the white sheet.am so devastated now cos i ll b leaving in a week time,what should i do,i almost turn d tip of the envelope to shred.i was instructed to pay 165 dollar for immigrant fee bt i didnt know how to do the payment,can i pay d fees when i get to US,thanks |
Re: I Am A U.S. Consular Officer: Ask Me Your Visa Questions. by dannie007(m): 7:33pm On Aug 13, 2013 |
Hello CO, How is everything with you, My Family friend won DV lottery 2013 and she has done all the Medicals and other necessary documentation Her date for interview is 21st of this Month. She is asking where to pay the Visa fee cos she has no idear about it, and again she got married last year September she is scared of including her husband in her application to avoid denial she is a Seniour Staff at ASL! Highiest Education Qualification is WAEC and she Has some Catering Certificate and some management courses on Food and Nutrition, Please what are her chances! |
Re: I Am A U.S. Consular Officer: Ask Me Your Visa Questions. by Boki: 8:08pm On Aug 13, 2013 |
Dear CO, My brother wife won the DV 2014.They both married 2012 December befor the DV result come outthis may. But people are telling us that they will turn them down because she play it single. Should she come alone then file for him,so they don't miss this opportunity?Or just tell the CO at interview that they married two months after they play the DV?That is the honest truth but with what happen to my mom DV,i dont want same happen to my brother and wife. Lastly how long will it take if my mother(Green card holder) file for my sister who is 18 years ? |
Re: I Am A U.S. Consular Officer: Ask Me Your Visa Questions. by VisaOfficer: 7:18am On Aug 14, 2013 |
Henries: thanks for the good works you hv been doing on this forum,God ll continue to bless you.when my visa was given to me @DHL,a brown envelope was also given to me with a white sheet staple on it with my data,out of ignorance i opened the envelope n later find out do no open underneath the white sheet.am so devastated now cos i ll b leaving in a week time,what should i do,i almost turn d tip of the envelope to shred.i was instructed to pay 165 dollar for immigrant fee bt i didnt know how to do the payment,can i pay d fees when i get to US,thanks Uh oh. You need to go back to the Embassy or Consulate and get a new envelope. It's sealed so that the CBP agent at the border knows it hasn't been tampered with... That $165 fee is a new USCIS thing and has to be paid before they'll print a green card. |
Re: I Am A U.S. Consular Officer: Ask Me Your Visa Questions. by VisaOfficer: 7:21am On Aug 14, 2013 |
dannie007: Hello CO, How is everything with you, My Family friend won DV lottery 2013 and she has done all the Medicals and other necessary documentation Her date for interview is 21st of this Month. She is asking where to pay the Visa fee cos she has no idear about it, and again she got married last year September she is scared of including her husband in her application to avoid denial she is a Seniour Staff at ASL! Highiest Education Qualification is WAEC and she Has some Catering Certificate and some management courses on Food and Nutrition, Please what are her chances! Good morning! She can pay the fees at the Embassy or Consulate at the time of the interview. If she is married, she should certainly bring her husband. Assuming that the marriage is bona fide, she'll have nothing to worry about. |
Re: I Am A U.S. Consular Officer: Ask Me Your Visa Questions. by VisaOfficer: 7:23am On Aug 14, 2013 |
Boki: Dear CO, Good morning! As long as they got married after she submitted the original entry, there's no problem. Honesty is always the best policy. If your LPR mother files for your minor sibling, the case should be current right away according to the Visa Bulletin (see http://www.travel.state.gov/visa/bulletin/bulletin_1360.html ). So as soon as all the paperwork was complete, the case could be scheduled for an interview! ![]() |
Re: I Am A U.S. Consular Officer: Ask Me Your Visa Questions. by Henries: 7:46am On Aug 14, 2013 |
VisaOfficer:@VO,how can i go abt it,since i cant just go in to the embassy without prior appointment,i ll b leaving on wednessday next week,am soo disturb |
Re: I Am A U.S. Consular Officer: Ask Me Your Visa Questions. by joechima: 9:01am On Aug 14, 2013 |
Visa officer Sir,pls I wish u help me with the category of visa my brother who had an accident in 2003 and have been severally operated but still on clutches,he wish to get medical attention in the US,and. How to get the visa.thank u |
Re: I Am A U.S. Consular Officer: Ask Me Your Visa Questions. by Tochium: 9:08am On Aug 14, 2013 |
VisaOfficer: Greetings! I am a U.S. Foreign Service Officer working in a Consular section in western Africa. I primarily handle Immigrant Visas and Diversity Visas. I've noticed a significant amount of discussion about visas on this website (yes, we read the websites Please i got admission to study Aeronautical Tech Aviation Mgt at San Jacinto College Central, Pasadena, TX. My program is scheduled to start on the 26th August, 2013 unfortunately i was denied visa on the 23rd July 2013. Below is how the interview went; CO: GOOD-MORNING! CAN I HAVE YOUR PASSPORT? ME: HERE IS IT MA'AM (I GAVE IT TO HER) CO: WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO AMERICA TO DO? ME: I AM GOING TO AMERICA TO STUDY CO: CAN I HAVE YOUR I-20 AND VISA APPLICATION CONFIRMATION? ME ![]() CO: WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE SCHOOL YOU INTEND TO STUDY AT? ME: SAN JACINTO COLLEGE CENTRAL, PASADENA, TX. CO: WHY DID YOU CHOOSE SAN JACINTO COLLEGE CENTRAL? ME: I CHOSE SAN JACINTO COLLEGE CENTRAL BECAUSE SAN JACINTO COLLEGE CENTRAL HAS A GREAT RECORD OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN AERONAUTICAL TECHNOLOGY AVIATION MANAGEMENT, ALSO THE STAFF-STUDENT RELATIONSHIP AT SAN JACINTO COLLEGE CENTRAL IS WONDERFUL AND CORDIAL ESPECIALLY WHEN AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT IS INVOLVED. CO: WHAT COURSE? ME: AERONAUTICAL TECHNOLOGY AVIATION MANAGEMENT CO: WHY DID YOU CHOOSE AERONAUTICAL TECHNOLOGY AVIATION MANAGEMENT? ME: I CHOSE AERONAUTICAL TECHNOLOGY AVIATION MANAGEMENT BECAUSE I WANT TO ACQUIRE KNOWLEDGE THAT WILL ENABLE ME TO CONTRIBUTE IN CHECKING AIR MISHAPS IN MY COUNTRY'S AVIATION INDUSTRY WHICH HAS BEEN ON THE INCREASE IN RECENT YEARS. CO: WHO IS SPONSORING YOU? ME: MY UNCLE IS SPONSORING ME CO: WHERE WOULD YOU STAY IN THE US? ME: I WILL STAY OFF-CAMPUS BECAUSE SAN JACINTO COLLEGE CENTRAL DOES NOT PROVIDE ON-CAMPUS ACCOMMODATION FOR STUDENTS CO: HAVE YOU TRAVELED OUT OF NIGERIA BEFORE? ME: NO CO: SORRY YOUR APPLICATION DOES NOT QUALIFY YOU FOR AN AMERICAN VISA. Please i know you deal with immigrant visas but i believe that you may be able to assist me. I have deferred my admission till spring (January) so i will be going back to the US Embassy by November/December. I still have my SEVIS Fee Payment receipt intact. What could be wrong with my visa application? Am i suppose to secure an apartment/accommodation prior to my visa interview? |
Re: I Am A U.S. Consular Officer: Ask Me Your Visa Questions. by VisaOfficer: 10:19am On Aug 14, 2013 |
Henries: @VO,how can i go abt it,since i cant just go in to the embassy without prior appointment,i ll b leaving on wednessday next week,am soo disturb Send them an e-mail and explain what happened. You need to get this resolved before you travel. |
Re: I Am A U.S. Consular Officer: Ask Me Your Visa Questions. by VisaOfficer: 10:20am On Aug 14, 2013 |
joechima: Visa officer Sir,pls I wish u help me with the category of visa my brother who had an accident in 2003 and have been severally operated but still on clutches,he wish to get medical attention in the US,and. How to get the visa.thank u Your brother should apply for a non-immigrant visa by making an appointment online. He will need to be able to explain clearly what medical assistance he will need, where he will get it, and how he will pay for it. Best of luck! |
Re: I Am A U.S. Consular Officer: Ask Me Your Visa Questions. by VisaOfficer: 10:22am On Aug 14, 2013 |
Tochium: I wish I could help, but I can't. I don't know enough about NIV to hazard a guess in this case, and I can't ask my NIV colleagues to comment on specific cases. I wish I had a clearer answer for you. |
Re: I Am A U.S. Consular Officer: Ask Me Your Visa Questions. by Henries: 12:00pm On Aug 14, 2013 |
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Re: I Am A U.S. Consular Officer: Ask Me Your Visa Questions. by Henries: 12:00pm On Aug 14, 2013 |
VisaOfficer:@VO,hv sent an e-mail to them yesterday n the response was to wait for 5 working days for an answer |
Re: I Am A U.S. Consular Officer: Ask Me Your Visa Questions. by deloby123(m): 12:24pm On Aug 14, 2013 |
Dear Visa Officer, i am a banker working in one of Nigeria's foremost bank. My dream has always been to travel to the US, have a family there and and all. ![]() ![]() |
Re: I Am A U.S. Consular Officer: Ask Me Your Visa Questions. by Okijajuju1(m): 12:28pm On Aug 14, 2013 |
Visa Officer Please I have been issued a U.S Visa since April. My work schedule has been too hectic fro me to fly into Abuja to pick it up. Problem now is that I lost the signed paper given to me at the embassy. Question is; 1. Does the extended stay of my Passport with the embassy carry any sort of penalty? 2. If I print out my appointment details and bring my old passports with me, would I be able to collect my passport?! 3. Can I pick up my passport any day of the week or do you have special days for pick ups?! |
Re: I Am A U.S. Consular Officer: Ask Me Your Visa Questions. by VisaOfficer: 4:02pm On Aug 14, 2013 |
Henries: @VO,hv sent an e-mail to them yesterday n the response was to wait for 5 working days for an answer Hmm, then I would come to the Embassy or Consulate and tell the guards that my envelope is ripped and I need a new one. Keep insisting. Ask to speak to the IV Chief (who will now be exasperated with me for writing that). Otherwise, he will have to delay his travel. He shouldn't have opened the envelope. |
Re: I Am A U.S. Consular Officer: Ask Me Your Visa Questions. by VisaOfficer: 4:04pm On Aug 14, 2013 |
deloby123: Dear Visa Officer, Greetings! Thank you for your interest in my favorite country. ![]() |
Re: I Am A U.S. Consular Officer: Ask Me Your Visa Questions. by VisaOfficer: 4:06pm On Aug 14, 2013 |
Okija_juju: Visa Officer Greetings! I would send an e-mail to the Embassy in Abuja and ask them what you need to do. I'm not sure what their procedures are. Sorry I can't be more helpful... it shouldn't be a problem though. |
Re: I Am A U.S. Consular Officer: Ask Me Your Visa Questions. by Okijajuju1(m): 4:07pm On Aug 14, 2013 |
VisaOfficer: Your help would be highly appreciated. Thanks for your time sir. |
Re: I Am A U.S. Consular Officer: Ask Me Your Visa Questions. by VisaOfficer: 4:24pm On Aug 14, 2013 |
Okija_juju: My advice is to contact the Embassy in Abuja and ask them what to do. I don't work there, and I don't have the details of your case, so you should contact them yourself. Their contact information can be found at http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/welcome.html . |
Re: I Am A U.S. Consular Officer: Ask Me Your Visa Questions. by 4teelaw(f): 4:42pm On Aug 14, 2013 |
Hi, I am asking this question out of sheer curiosity I had a US Visa appointment recently and the following conversation ensured: Consular Officer: What are you going to do in the US me: I am going to attend a conference CO: What do you do? me: I work in XYZ company CO: are you married? me: Yes CO: any kids? me: No CO: where in the US are you going? me: washington CO: what does you husband do? me: He is self employed CO: Alright, please pick up your passport and visa on monday, NEXT? me: Is that all? CO: yes please, NEXT See, the issue here is that I spent a lot of time and energy gathering documents, paid bank almost 4k for bank statement, booked hotel etc, only for me to have a 30 seconds interview. I was not asked for my invitation letter, or financial documents. Visa Officer, Does the embassy do a background check and verify all your documents beforehand? Because it looked too easy, given all the stories I have heard about the US embassy. Is there already a predetermination of whether they will give you the visa before your interview date and the interview a mere formality to get your finger prints done? I am just very curious |
Re: I Am A U.S. Consular Officer: Ask Me Your Visa Questions. by Henries: 4:47pm On Aug 14, 2013 |
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Re: I Am A U.S. Consular Officer: Ask Me Your Visa Questions. by 4teelaw(f): 4:51pm On Aug 14, 2013 |
So..If I did not do all this before the interview, would I have been rejected? |
Re: I Am A U.S. Consular Officer: Ask Me Your Visa Questions. by Henries: 4:55pm On Aug 14, 2013 |
VisaOfficer:@VO,just receive an e-mail from the embassy asking me to bring the package back with my passport b4 leaving.am sooo glad for the tips,remaing blessed |
Re: I Am A U.S. Consular Officer: Ask Me Your Visa Questions. by souleymon(m): 6:15pm On Aug 14, 2013 |
Henries: @VO,just receive an e-mail from the embassy asking me to bring the package back with my passport b4 leaving.am sooo glad for the tips,remaing blessed I specifically would like to know your outcome at the embassy. kindly share upon your visit |
Re: I Am A U.S. Consular Officer: Ask Me Your Visa Questions. by AJEGBINJEKARAUN(m): 12:01am On Aug 15, 2013 |
Hello CO, My step mum filed a petition (I-130) for me. my case was finally approved a week ago and forwarded to NVC. Please what next? |
Re: I Am A U.S. Consular Officer: Ask Me Your Visa Questions. by VisaOfficer: 7:44am On Aug 15, 2013 |
4teelaw: Hi, Greetings! It can be very alarming for people who made sure all their documents are in order to arrive at an Embassy and find out that we're not really all that interested in your documents. Any document can be forged. What we're really interested in is the person at the window. It sounds to me like you presented yourself well and what you had to say matched the information on your application, so the officer didn't feel like s/he had to spend a lot of time digging into your case. The truth is that most people's interviews are quick, uneventful, and successful. The interview isn't just a formality, though; the interview is what the entire decision hinges on. (Sometimes I see applicants who look great on paper, and I think "This will be easy," and then they totally blow it in the first ten seconds, prompting me to take a harder look. Other times I think a case will be terrible, but it turns out to be good. It all depends on the interview.) 1 Like |
Re: I Am A U.S. Consular Officer: Ask Me Your Visa Questions. by VisaOfficer: 7:47am On Aug 15, 2013 |
AJEGBINJEKARAUN: Hello CO, My step mum filed a petition (I-130) for me. my case was finally approved a week ago and forwarded to NVC. Please what next? Congratulations! NVC will check to be sure it's documentarily complete. If it is, and if the case is current, it'll be sent to the overseas post for the next available appointment. (This can take a while, though. NVC processes a huge volume of cases.) Hope to see you soon! |
Re: I Am A U.S. Consular Officer: Ask Me Your Visa Questions. by VisaOfficer: 9:06am On Aug 15, 2013 |
4teelaw: So..If I did not do all this before the interview, would I have been rejected? Sorry, I don't know what this is in reference to... Later: Oh wait, now I know which posts were yours. You sound like the sort of person who is credible and highly organized, and the same personality characteristics that made you bring all your documentation were the characteristics that led to your visa being approved. To be fair, if you'd shown up without any documents, maybe the officer would have been suspicious. But it's clear that you presented yourself so well that the officer felt no need to check your papers. ![]() |
Re: I Am A U.S. Consular Officer: Ask Me Your Visa Questions. by Fajimad: 1:23pm On Aug 15, 2013 |
HELLO, Please my Junior Brother in USA applied for me an immigrant visa which still on process, please i need to know whether is possible for to apply for a visiting visa because i need to attend a conference toward ending of this year 2013. |
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