zill: Hello visa officer. I want to try my luck for a US visa but i don't know if it's a must that i register my business before applying? I only have a shop and i'm a frequent traveller to dubai but i've never thought of registering my business as i do pay my tax. Do i stand a chance or can i use my tax certificate instead? Thanks

emmamaraihe: it seems you have not understand my question. please sir/ma i want to have clear view on this statement, it among the interview items that i will go along with but i do not understand it. it says updated original copies of civil documents and/ or financial evidence such as tax returns which may have change or been superseded since you originally submitted them to the NVC for review

emmamaraihe: one more question that i will like to ask is how much are am i going to pay for the visa?.i won america visa lottery n i will like to travel with my wife,so i want to know the amount of all the fees that are involve.thanks for your good job.

VisaOfficer:

Thanks! I'm really enjoying this experience too.



Let me see if I understand. The U.S. citizen's child was granted parole? If so, the person should send an e-mail to LagosNIV@state.gov to let us know and ask what to do next. It can take a couple of days to answer all our e-mail, but if the parole expires in the meantime, we can probably contact the office that granted it and ask for an extension.

emmamaraihe: it seems you have not understand my question. please sir/ma i want to have clear view on this statement, it among the interview items that i will go along with but i do not understand it. it says updated original copies of civil documents and/ or financial evidence such as tax returns which may have change or been superseded since you originally submitted them to the NVC for review
what does it really mean,please help explain it very well please our interview is in two weeks time sir.i want to fully understand it pleas.thanks

emmamaraihe: see i dnt understand,i only applied for dvlottery visa,which i sent to kcc. and we received interview appointment letter from NVC.but i dnt understand what u mean by type of visa NIV,IV FIANCE, IR2 PLEASE CAN YOU ENLIGHT ME on it.thanks

VisaOfficer:

The status of your business is just one factor among many. I suppose it's a bit stronger to say "I have a registered business" than "I have a business," but if your case is otherwise strong, it shouldn't matter. Conversely, if there are red flags associated with your case, having a registered business may not be enough to overcome them. Every case is different; it's all highly situational. Good luck!

VisaOfficer:

The North Carolina police say: "thank you for your online report. in order to complete the report we will need his full name, dob, address, etc and also how much money was lost ?"

Could you send that information to LagosIV@state.gov, and I'll forward it to them (and cc you)? Put NORTH CAROLINA SCAM in the subject line so I can find it easily. Thanks!

Yeah, I know, I was pretending to be vaguely somewhere in West Africa, to stay as anonymous as possible. For something like this, I'll go ahead and admit I'm in Nigeria. You all knew that anyway.

emmamaraihe: see i dnt understand,i only applied for dvlottery visa,which i sent to kcc. and we received interview appointment letter from NVC.but i dnt understand what u mean by type of visa NIV,IV FIANCE, IR2 PLEASE CAN YOU ENLIGHT ME on it.thanks

jejet: VO, I will like to know if it is possible for a US citizen to file I-130 and I-485 concurrently for siblings on B1/B2 visa in the US? Thank you

emmamaraihe: (1.)the dv lottery visa tha i applied for was that of 2013.(2.)the guy who runs the business called me to imform me that i won i ask for the evidence he gave me the confirmation number i confirmed it.(3.)and form that i fill is us department of state _supplemental registration for the DIVERSITY IMMIGRANT VISA PROGRA.which is only 1-2 pages only fill it,another form which have 1-4 pages me and my wife filled it, is APPLICATION FOR IMMIGRANT VISA AND ALIEN REGISTRATION (4.)MY CASE NUMBER IS 2013AF00004009

auschris: @Visaofficer, thanks for your wonderfull work on this thread. I want to know if my younger brother who is currently a legal permanent resident in the US file for me when he becomes a citizen. If yes, would he be able to file for my wife and child(cos I am married)?

donaldluv: Thanks for your contribution so far and below is my case:
1) Around early 1990s a relation filed for Immigrant visa and somewhere along the line it wasn't completed, I was less than 15yrs old then.
2) I applied for a US visiting visa in 2000 as a student and was denied
3) I traveled to South Africa in 2006
4) After been married for 3yrs with 2 kids and working in a telecoms firm for 6yrs with Acct Statement balance of 1.2 million Naira, I applied for a US visiting visa to visit a US citizen aunty in 2010 was denied. During the interview the interviewer asked if I filed immigrant visa before and I answered that it was some long time ago(like 17yrs) but didn't have much details about it(was still a kid then), then he asked if I have traveled outside Africa and I answered NO that only South Africa as at then, then handled over the refusal notice.
5) 4 months after the refusal I applied for a UK visa in 2011 and was granted 6 months though I stated reason for the 2010 US Visa refusal as "Not Travel Outside Africa".I visited UK for 4 days only.
6) A year later i.e 2012 I applied for German visa(Schengen) and I visited Germany for 5 days also.
7) Currently I work with a new Telecoms firm with Monthly pay of almost 500k and age 35yrs old now.

I plan on visiting UK with my wife and 2 kids(5 and 4 years respectively) next year because they have no travel history but I am now contemplating not doing the UK visit again with them and just do US visit visa for like 10 days holiday.

Would we likely be granted the Visa and also considering no travel history for them and other circumstances I have narrated above.

Thanks for your time.

ComputerLaptop:

Boss, you mean my money will get back to me if the case is pursued?? ..I've only spent $595.00; Reg fee: $75.00, Insurance, $180.00 and Hotel: $340.00. So i do not know if it's worth the stress or i should just let go, instead. I've learnt my lessons.

statesman22: Please sir would there be October DV lottery selection for this year?

interestingleap:
Urgent advice needed. A friend has a Visitor VISA interview this week. She would be visiting a friend but she filled a wrong information in the "Organization Name in the U.S." field for her friend.
The friend she would be visiting already left the company she imputed and is now working in another equally reputable firm but she had already submitted the form only for this info to come up recently. What would you advise at the interview if questions are asked in this regard.
Thanks you.

VisaOfficer:
Shouldn't be a problem. Just tell the truth if asked and everything should be fine.

interestingleap:
Thank you VO, my friend's VISA was granted.

interestingleap:
Thank you for your time.
I would like to ask if it is advisable to book my Disney vacation package before the interview in order to increase my chance with the visa officer. Also, kindly shed some light on the effect my virgin passport could have on my application. Thanks once more

VisaOfficer:

I'd only book the vacation package if it's possible to get a refund if you have to cancel your plans. We always advise people not to buy tickets, etc., until they have received their visas. Just in case.

A virgin passport isn't necessarily a problem. It's more important for applicants to demonstrate that they have strong ties to their home country (or country of residence). Having a travel history isn't as important as being able to show ties.

Good luck! Also, if your son is small, be careful on the Space Mountain ride at Disney. I fainted on that ride when I was six years old and scared the daylights out of my dad.

interestingleap:

Thank you so so much VO. VISA was granted for me and my son. Yippe!!! Orlando Florida, here we come

VisaOfficer:

Yes! When your brother becomes a citizen, he can file for you, and your spouse and child(ren) can be included in the same petition!

This is why it's important to be kind to your younger siblings... you never know when they will come in handy...