Hello all,
I've been a silent follower of this forum and I went for my interview today. Got approved, thanks to everyone who has sacrificed time, energy and money (data) to keep the thread going.

Kudos LadyGuinivere. God bless

thanks

chloe7:
questions that can be looked up on goolgle shouldn't be answered at all, you dey offend me o

Hello gurus,
I visited stanbicIBTC bank today and asked about how much rate they charge if I use their bank MasterCard in the US. I was told they will charge the normal rate of 199 naira per dollar with a maximum monthly withdrawal limit of $750 cash on ATM. Can is be true ? I mean 199 naira/dollar

oganlalasokun:
Hello gurus,
I visited stanbicIBTC bank today and asked about how much rate they charge if I use their bank MasterCard in the US. I was told they will charge the normal rate of 199 naira per dollar with a maximum monthly withdrawal limit of $750 cash on ATM. Can is be true ? I mean 199 naira/dollar

$750 I true but 199.50 na lie, look up ^^^^^^ see Ladyg's post she has been charged 280 higher than bank rate better than Black market abi na Red market now

chloe7:
$750 I true but 199.50 na lie, look up ^^^^^^ see Ladyg's post she has been charged 280 higher than bank rate better than Black market abi na Red market now

Thank u, because zenith charged 401 naira per dollar yesterday.. I was really surprised

oganlalasokun:

Thank u, because zenith charged 401 naira per dollar yesterday.. I was really surprised

Bros! Never ever in your life try zenith again o! I nearly died when I got the alert. Transfer to stanbic and use it. Pele !

Iyiman congrats! Oya share transcript naaaaaaaa uncle!

IYIMAN:
Hello all,
I've been a silent follower of this forum and I went for my interview today. Got approved, thanks to everyone who has sacrificed time, energy and money (data) to keep the thread going.

Kudos LadyGuinivere. God bless

kindly share your transcript

My dear nairalanders, I finally got my visa today. Was denied in January. waiting for two working days to rock my stamped passport.

I met a guy today at the embassy (Abuja) who got his after suffering 7 rejections.

Don't give up.

yes, just keep trying, you'll get it sooner or later.

i think that's how it works.

banky222:
My dear nairalanders, I finally got my visa today. Was denied in January and as fate would have it, same VO who denied me the visa last month was the one who approved it today. waiting for two working days to rock my stamped passport.

I met a guy today at the embassy (Abuja) who got his after suffering 7 rejections.

Don't give up.

a v.o that has interviewed you before cannot interview you again, he usually will hand you over to another v.o, and your case cannot be an exception cc Lagosniv, because I witnessed it at the embassy and i've read it here and the other thread.

chloe7:
a v.o that has interviewed you before cannot interview you again, he usually will hand you over to another v.o, and your case cannot be an exception cc Lagosniv, because I witnessed it at the embassy and i've read it here and the other thread.

ok maybe could not pick out their faces. The main issue here is that I have it now. you did not even congratulate me and you are just rushing to rubbish me.

chloe7:
a v.o that has interviewed you before cannot interview you again, he usually will hand you over to another v.o, and your case cannot be an exception cc Lagosniv, because I witnessed it at the embassy and i've read it here and the other thread.

Will remove that part

banky222:
ok maybe could not pick out their faces. The main issue here is that I have it now. you did not even congratulate me and you are just rushing to rubbish me.

Congrats.
Sensitive much?
I don't think that was her intention cos I was also about to point that out being that this thread is meant to educate so we disseminate only the proper info

LadyGuinivere:

Congrats.
Sensitive much?
I don't think that was her intention cos I was also about to point that out being that this thread is meant to educate so we disseminate only the proper info

thanks very much.

LadyGuinivere:

Congrats.
Sensitive much?
I don't think that was her intention cos I was also about to point that out being that this thread is meant to educate so we disseminate only the proper info

have modified the first post. Thanks

banky222:
ok maybe could not pick out their faces. The main issue here is that I have it now. you did not even congratulate me and you are just rushing to rubbish me.

please don't misunderstand me, because I was surprised when you said the same v.o that refused you issued you again I was surprised because I know that's pretty not possible, congratulations on your visa, have a nice American trip.

chloe7:
please don't misunderstand me, because I was surprised when you said the same v.o that refused you issued you again I was surprised because I know that's pretty not possible, congratulations on your visa, have a nice American trip.

Thank you very much. You are blessed

banky222:
My dear nairalanders, I finally got my visa today. Was denied in January. waiting for two working days to rock my stamped passport.

I met a guy today at the embassy (Abuja) who got his after suffering 7 rejections.

Don't give up.

Congrats bro...

bjhaid:
kindly share your transcript

OK, my transcript today.

Vo: hi, morning
Me: morning
Vo: checking passport ( why are you going to the US)
Me: to attend bla bla conference in Jacksonville, Florida
Vo: what do you do?
Me: I work with ABC as xyz
Vo: what are your duties in that role
Me: I do this, that and those
Vo: how long have you been working
Me: so, so year
Vo: wow ( have you traveled before)
Me: yes, to.....
Vo : for what purpose?
Me: hands-on training in ABC, for 6 months
Vo: wow tell me about ABC training
Me: detailed free lecture
Vo: what's your pay (typing and pulling the white paper) seems uninterested in the pay.
Me: 50k after tax.
Note: no single paper checked, no question on marriage, no questions about the conference. I summoned courage and don't know where the boldness came from because the two women before me (have been to many countries) were denied.
Whatever your case..... be honest, it will help.

sabrinaqueenzy:


Morning
I just booked Turkish Airlines today sef to newyork. The stopover going is just 1hr 30mins
I hope I enjoy the flight .although I have used them from Lagos to Istanbul before and it was a nice experience
And for those travelling soon .please buy your tickets on time oh... Turkish Airlines was 2015 k others 340k, 400k like that like that...
The earlier the better

2015k Which site did u book?

shamecurls:


2015k Which site did u book?

Aeroland travels at 16.adeshina Street ikeja.that was where I booked
You can check from wakanow,I think it's same price

IYIMAN:

OK, my transcript today.


Note: no single paper checked, no question on marriage, no questions about the conference. I summoned courage and don't know where the boldness came from because the two women before me (have been to many countries) were denied.
Whatever your case..... be honest, it will help.

CONGRATS BRO.... Welcome to the club!

banky222:
My dear nairalanders, I finally got my visa today. Was denied in January. waiting for two working days to rock my stamped passport.

I met a guy today at the embassy (Abuja) who got his after suffering 7 rejections.

Don't give up.

What about sharing your transcript!

IYIMAN:

OK, my transcript today.

Vo: hi, morning
Me: morning
Vo: checking passport ( why are you going to the US)
Me: to attend bla bla conference in xyz
Vo: what do you do?
Me: I work with ABC as xyz
Vo: what are your duties in that role
Me: I do this, that and those
Vo: how long have you been working
Me: so, so year
Vo: wow ( have you traveled before)
Me: yes, to Asia.
Vo : for what purpose?
Me: hands-on training in ABC, for 6 months
Vo: wow tell me about ABC training
Me: detailed free lecture
Vo: what's your pay (typing and pulling the white paper) seems uninterested in the pay.

Note: no single paper checked, no question on marriage, no questions about the conference. I summoned courage and don't know where the boldness came from because the two women before me (have been to many countries) were denied.
Whatever your case..... be honest, it will help.

okay thanks

banky222:
My dear nairalanders, I finally got my visa today. Was denied in January. waiting for two working days to rock my stamped passport.

I met a guy today at the embassy (Abuja) who got his after suffering 7 rejections.

Don't give up.

Wow, Big Congrats @Banky222! Transcript please, emphasis on what changed within the short period if I may add. Looking forward to what may really make for an interesting read

Good day all I need assistance on the following issues
I applied for American visa in 2013 and made a small mistake that I just discovered today on my dis 160 a digit on my application profile was missing could that be a reason for denial ?
Secondly I wish to apply next month and getting to the site to make my application with that of my wife and son I discovered the mistake I raised earlier now I wish to edit it to give the correct passport number but I don't know how to edit my profile so that I can continue the application.
Thank you as you guys help me out as usual.

Whatever your case..... be honest, it will help.

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Congrats @IYIMAN

shamecurls:


2015k Which site did u book?

Don't understand these figures @sabrinaqueenzy. Kindly edit edit or write out out in words. Thumbs up

oganlalasokun:
Hello gurus,
I visited stanbicIBTC bank today and asked about how much rate they charge if I use their bank MasterCard in the US. I was told they will charge the normal rate of 199 naira per dollar with a maximum monthly withdrawal limit of $750 cash on ATM. Can is be true ? I mean 199 naira/dollar

POS, likely

@pinksunset, Pls can you kindly paste me Ur email add, I need an important info from U , thanks

PinkSunset:
Good evening everyone. This is my first time commenting on This thread or any thread on Nairaland for that matter. However, I've been a silent reader.

My family (husband, me and our 3 shidrens ) Went for our visa interview yesterday. I only started following this thread after I had submitted our DS-160 forms (which took me 5 days to fill by the way). Trust me, every advice I read here was helpful. I even had some 'silent questions' which you people managed to answer and quell my fears.

Ok, let me get straight to the interview transcript.

HUBBY : Good morning.
VO : Good morning, Passports please
Hubby passed him the passports.
VO : Perfect.
VO : Why do you want to travel to the U.S.?
HUBBY : My family deserves a vacation. They have never been anywhere so I want to take them to the U.S for Easter vacation.
VO : Where in the U.S?
HUBBY : Los Angeles
VO : Why Los Angeles?
HUBBY : Well, because it's a beautiful place to be and there's a lot to see.
VO : Yes, it's beautiful. How long do you intend to stay?
ME : 14 days.
HUBBY : We plan to visit Orlando Florida as well because we would love to take our kids to Disneyland
VO : (Nods) How do you plan to get to Orlando from Los Angeles?
(in my mind, I was like "Hoin? Which kain question be this Kwanu? Are we going to trek before?"
HUBBY : From the Los Angeles airport, we'll catch a flight to Orlando
(I 'high-fived' hubby in my mind)
VO : Do you have family in the U.S.?
ME : Yes, my sister lives in Los Angeles, but we won't be staying with her though because we already made hotel reservations.
VO : What do you do sir?
HUBBY : I own my own business ............investments limited. I import floor tiles, wall tiles, wall papers and electronics.
VO : Have you travelled out before?
HUBBY : Yes, I frequently travel to Spain, that's where I buy my goods from. I also have a resident permit in Spain (hubby slipped the permit to him, VO looks at it , nods and slips it back to hubby. All the while, he's typing something on his computer)
VO : what do you do Ma'am?
ME : I'm a makeup artist, I teach makeup as well.
VO : (looks at the kids) Are these your only kids?
US : Yes
VO : Are you pregnant ma'am?
ME : No, we are not ready yet. (VO chuckles)
VO : Have you travelled out before?
ME : (points at hubby) He's the only one who travels, I and the kids have never gone anywhere.
VO : Please hold on a minute while I finish up
US : Ok.
(In my mind, I activate prayer mode. I start firing prayers while the VO typed for about a minute. Next thing, he packed our passports and placed them on a table beside him and reached for the magic white paper that I love so much . He circled an address and slipped it to us)
VO : Go pick up your visas in 3 days at the address circled on the white paper.
US : Thank you.
HUBBY : (To our kids) Say thank you.
They chorus "thank you" .
VO : Bye guys.
That's it oh! I give God praise! He didn't ask for one single document, not even our acct statements were checked. I had to type this long transcript because I learnt so much from the ones other readers typed, and I hope someone would learn something from mine. In the spirit of celebration, go to the store next to your house and collect one bottle of your 'brand' in my name

Beniyoha01:


Beware of anyone who requests funds for a BTA, or Basic Travel Allowance, as a requirement to depart another country for the United States. There is no such thing as a BTA. Again, there is no such requirement under U.S. law.



Source: http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/scams.html

Wow, interesting! Never knew this! I still think one should have at least $1k showing up at any of their POE sha no matte the cards carried and the amounts in them, saw it on wakanow long ago though, and I speak from experience too. Should one even think of daring that now as things stand with our nation's monetary policy? I also don't think so

OmoBendel24:

Wow, interesting! Never knew this! I still think one should have at least $1k showing up at any of their POE sha no matte the cards carried and the amounts in them, saw it on wakanow long ago though, and I speak from experience too. Should one even think of daring that now as things stand with our nation's monetary policy? I also don't think so

Theres BTA and PTA. Banks still issue pta.

Iyiman. Please na. Income is a key part of transcripts. All this bla bla makes transcripts worthless.

Wunmi your problem is technical. Only the embassy tech can edit your profile. Email them. They l ask for a copy of your passport to verify id