chima1978:
Hello everyone, good morning.

I have read the whole thread and previous ones and I can say I was able to get quite a lot of my questions answered.

However, there is just one obstacle that keeps bugging me. I want to apply for a US tourist visa. I was denied in 2009 when I was in the UK as full time grad student and I only had a part time job. I could understand then why I was refused a tourist visa.

My sister is a US citizen, she lives there and she got her citizenship as she was the 1st set of people who won the visa lottery when it first started I believe in 1996.

How can I overcome the fact that I have a sister in the US that is a citizen? I just want to go for my annual leave. I go to the UK all the time, I've also been to France.

Any form of advise will be greatly appreciated.

It appears you have good travel history, your ties becomes stronger if you have a stable job and/or thriving business.

seyewest:


Sorry to say this but working in UAE while you're not a citizen of UAE will make it hard for you to get a U.S Visa because you've established a preference to migrate and work in a foreign land and which may happen if you travel to U.S ... so the question is where is your ties and why are you not applying from UAE?

If the job is very financially rewarding, it can be a strong tie even to the foreign land. I know of Nigerians working in Ghana that obtain their US visas in Ghana.

LagosismyHome:


6 months at time of entry or interview .... not intended stay is the correct rule .

If you are on a 2 years visa. The way you worded it means 6 months beyond 2 years

Six months at the time of interview is absolutely correct.

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LagosismyHome:


Hummm two children already old enough to be in college .... nairaland is really faceless . Not everybody be age mate here ooo

I salute you Sir ....

Thank you.

nosamj:
Am working here in UAE my salary is 1300d.. Am planing to spend my vacation in Nigeria soon, i have apply for US turism visa in 2017 but it was rejected, so now am plainning to reapply when am in Nigeria this year.. pls i need your advice.. should I apply here or in Nigeria.. abeg make una answer me

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That is just about $350 per month.

I don't think a job of $350 per month in a foreign country would be seen as a strong tie.

Accommodation and air ticket would cost minimum of your four months' salary, not to talk of shopping.

Sebho:
My last application was delayed and I am going for new one next month and here is is how my last application goes
Vo-morning
Me-: morning
Vo- why general studies
Me-: my intend program is agribusiness, after valuation of high school transcript I was advised to begin my course with a open option of general studies for six credit hours for nine months.
Why knansas state university-: I interact with current student and I was advised DAT base on my proposed course of study which agribusiness ...Kansas state university is one of best with excellent research opportunities which will have me to advance my education then the vo cut.
Vo-: did you write any exam-: it is not a cataria for given admission so I didn't write any N:B it clearly stated in my I20
How many credit hours is your course -: I told her 60credit hours and she said no it is more than ...o boy inside me I know dis is bad because I was with my course catalog d night before my interview I thought I wasn't important and na so her carry blue paper give and na the second one be dis ooo after been refuse 5 times for Canada and now two from us tension is high for the third one which is final one ...please guru in house what do you think I should do dis time differently

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How did you arrive at that conclusion?

I have two children in Kansas, when the most senior applied, I told him if he's asked reason for choosing the University, he should tell the VO that his Dad wants him to be educated in US and this is the University he can afford.

The junior applied two years later, I also told her if they ask same question, she should simply tell them your brother is in that state and processed the admission, and that equally it's an affordable community college.

They were both given F1 visas.

All these "best University in research" bla..bla are gibberish.

angeland:
please guys i need your help urgently! I applied for US visa in 2014 and was denied, i was profiled, that is , am single, no child, so no strong ties. Currently i have 2 years UK Visa which will expires in March 2019. I have apply for US , on which am schedule to attend interview on 7th of May. Although i claimed am married on the application form but am still single!

I advise you not to appear desperate and stupid. Quickly complete another form and be truthful.

LadyGuinivere:

God bless your ancestors for birthing a smart someborry.

He's looking for my details
First Name: Lady
Surname : Guinivere
Date of travel 01/07/18

LadyGuinivere:

Bia. The answer you gave to Cosade, no the kweshun e ask you?

But seriously now. Why would a woman invite you to just come and eat her food, increase her gas bills where she dey take you out, increase light bills and "just be friends "?

Na you I dey fear sef. U just wan chop clean mouth. Hisssss

Baba Ramo busted!

BabaRamota1980:


see as I don upgrade. . I don become vo.

OP,
Thanks for inviting my input. The best inputs will come from experienced hands in here...seye, omobendel, cosade, thecongo, ati bebe lo...

I could address this from legal standpoint but after weeks of observations Im getting that muvh of the decisions are personal opinion or 'discretion' of the VO as long the decision does not contradict the statutes of US Immigration law. The law has many interpretations, I read it already.....and the VOs therefore take advantage to roam broadly within the range. So no need to give legal opinion, however i issue you my objective recommendation below, bulleted.

* you were a geologist and changed career to teach.
Any research/scholarship work or peer reviewed publications? For someone in your field this is your biggest asset. Many Nigerian teachers migrate illegally to US. By way of Law, you failed to counter the assumption that you are a potential migrant. By way of situational judgement, you also failed to hint the VO that you are an asset to the academic community.

* your wife has a brighter and solid ties to get you approved. She is into Community Development and Youth Empowerement (Skills Acquisition). Is she on any government programms for Youth and Cultural Development? If not get her on one at State Level and apply for State Funding. States fund skill acquisition on a per head intervention money. Once you have this registration and funding you can penetrate into LGs and recruit from the street. Attend State and LG functions for Youth programmes. Keep records. Next time you go to see a VO take these records to "show and tell".

* the team of husband and wife, .....teacher and youth developer.....can even register with the USIC for Student or Youth Exchange Programme between Nigeria and US.

* if you reside in Lagos look into something called Lagos - Atlanta Sister City Exchange Programme.

Now, before I wrap up.... kindly ask LadyG what she thinks of my input. .

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Congratulations Baba Ramo

But sha why is it taking you forever to get LadyG her ticket? Are you sure you're capable?, hmmmn I don't mean that! I meant financial capability jor.

HUKELUKE:

Hello House,

A friend returned from US interview and was given the attached two documents.

Please i need further explanations if this person can re-apply again after getting a new passport as advised by the verification officer.

I need info please.

Thanks
Luke

(You're lucky), sorry he's lucky he was not handed over to the law enforcement agents.

ceny6:
good morning everyone, pls i want to ask a question. has anyone tried going to USA embassy in cotonou? i ask this because their waiting time is 9 days compaired to that of lagos (119) and abuja (51). i have a conference in MIami in june and with the waiting time in Lagos i may not beat the deadline. please can anyone be of assistance?

You can only apply for visa in your country of residence (with residence permit) or country of origin. The only exception is, if the foreign mission is responsible for either of the two countries.

Bunmip:
Hello, please i want to ask: is it advisable to have a sppnsor (brother) from Usa, I want to study in Texas and my uncle lives in Texas, he is the only person that is capable of sponsoring me, please i need your advise.

Secondly, Do i need to know how he became a citizen? Is it likely the VO ask?

Please i need advise before the interview date

How did you arrive at that conclusion? Even if you think he's capable, why should he invest so much in you? And if has told he's capable and willing to invest so much in you, do you have that in writing? What does he do for a living?

These are questions you should have answers for.

BELUSHI:
Hello house, please can I book appointment before submitting my ds 160 form .

Yes, you can.

emekamacelo:
Some 1 should help me and verify this mail

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...........NOTIFICATION ON YOUR WORK PERMIT VISA...........
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Immigration Process
to me
3 hours agoDetails


TO THE U.S EMBASSY NEW YORK AMERICA

U.S VISAS

Overview
This section gives information to anyone who is planning to travel to U.S.A on either a Non-Immigrant Visa (temporary stay) or Immigrant Visa (permanent stay). We hope you will use the information provided on this website to learn about the different types of U.S Visas, the application process and requirements for a U.S Visa
Non-Immigrant Visas
Non immigrant Visas are for international travelers whose stay in U.S.A will be temporary. This Visa allows you to travel to U.S.A port-of-entry
(airport, for example) and request permission of the Department of Homeland Security Immigration Inspector to enter U.S.A. A Visa does not guarantee entry into U.S.A.
Interviews are conducted by appointment (available only online) Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Immigrant Visas
Applicants wishing to permanently move to U.S.A must apply for an Immigrant Visa. Generally, a foreign citizen must be sponsored by a US citizen or permanent resident relative(s) or by a prospective employer in order to be eligible for an Immigrant Visa.
The Diversity Visa Program also provides another option for a certain number of permanent resident visas annually.
Complete the Chart below with all details so we can proceed !!!
NAMES
.
ADDRESS
.
CONTACT NUMBER
.
COUNTRY
.
PASSPORT
.
ZIP CODE

Greetings MR
Emekamacelo Ezenwosu

welcome to the U.S Embassy Department NEW YORK AMERICA We are writing to inform you that we were contact by Mr. John Burnstone Steve (Your Potential Employers ). Applying for an Urgent Immigrant Work Permit Visa for you, a ''To be Employee'' with them , before we proceed , we must confirm from you the following details and documents about you .
First name(s) Middle Name (s)Last Name(s)

Current Address:

Nationality:

Date of Birth:

Gender:

Current Country:

Present Telephone (cell):

You Height:

Your Weight:

Zip code:

Passport number:

ID card number:

Two colour passport size photos:

NOTE: YOU SHOULD GET BACK TO US IMMEDIATELY WITH ALL THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS COMPLETELY NOT LETTING ANY ONE OF THE REQUIREMENTS OUT
.
Write to the U.S Deputy Chief of Mission ..... Further details and instruction will be given to you once we read back from you with the above needed details.
John Smith

Deputy Chief of Mission U.S Embassy

Email: usembassy.immigration.gov @consultant.com

Michael Willaims

Consulate General

U.S Embassy

Stay to enjoy our security !!!
THANKS AND WE WILL BE WAITING TO READ FROM YOU
THE U.S EMBASSY DEPARTMENT NEW YORK AMERICA

Officials of US Embassy write better English than this and never, will never use private email address for official purposes.

Even a fool would know this is from a scammer.

emekamacelo:
hello rumies. i happend to be fortunately employed in America. and my employee has started processing my travel documents. the job is a 2years contract job that allows me to work fulltime for him he told me that his reason for wanting to employer people from outside usa is cause he wants a full time worker that will live in his house and work full time, while americans will rather work as pert time and will always return home after work. he's the one paying for my visa and flight expenses. he said i will be the one to pay for health card when my documents are ready. he also asked me to start processing my international passport asap. we've agreed on salary and he said that i don't need to apply for visa again in my country as the immigration will send me my work visa. my question is this true? i've written to the immigration as he told me to tell them that i want to work for him and that i should let him know when they replies. i sent the mail day b4 yesterday although they have closed but he said they wil

I can identify a scammer when I see one. I pity the stupid and ignorant people that by now would have sent private messages to this guy for similar opportunities (misfortunes).

Most of the things stated are untrue, deliberate falsehood and height of stupidity.

JAMESOJAY:
Please I want you to help e explain this to me..- I went to the American Embassy last year ..i answer all the questions correctly ..the VO asked if I was married I said yes and she asked if I have kids I said yes...I told her my sons age..Next question the VO asked where is your son? I said she with my wife...she looked at my and repeated the question again and I answered same thing. Next she gave a pink paper and said I should try again

Please help me out

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You meant you answered truthfully.

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On the question where your son is, when it was repeated you should have known something was amiss, with your response.
Saying your son is with your wife, could be interpreted so many ways:
- it could mean you're not living with your wife and she's the one responsible for your son's financial needs
- it could also portray you as a rude person or an arrogant.
"He lives with me here in Lagos (or wherever)" would have been more appropriate.

ShowYourCertificate:
Weldone guys. This is a great thread.

Please I have a question. I have a valid Visit Visa and have been travelling with it. In my last trip I met a lady whom I fell in love with and proposed (She said Yes ). And we have began the Fiancee Visa application process with UCSIS.

Now I want to see her in the States as we miss each other so much. Her work won't allow her come visiting me here in Naija thus I want to visit the States with my Visit Visa one more time before finally waiting till I get my Fiancee Visa. Will I be denied at the POE (the immigration guys now have my name on their database as one applying for Fiancee Visa) or will I just be questioned to ascertain if I actually have the intention of returning back to Nigeria.

Please I need you guys help. I have already booked my flight. I need to know my fate so I can decide on whether to go on with the trip or not. Thanks.

I hope this is not Baba Ramo

BarristerAlarig:





Paid already. I even included my interview date.

All the best!

BarristerAlarig:
Dear Everyone. I am a first time US visa applicant intending to attend an Engineering conference before I go back to school for my HND programme. Currently I work with a bank using my National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology. I am a 21yr old Man. While filling the form DS160 I left the sponsorship bar/space blank. I didn't know if I should use myself with less than 500k in my account or my dad with over 5mil in his account. Which should i useFurthermore, myself and father do not bear the same name. How do I prove he his my father? Can a birth certificate suffice?? Or would a court declaration be better? I am completely confused! I need help on how to make my application believable as I do not intend to run. I just want to attend the conference,get a certificate of participation,learn new stuff,Network and rub the fact that I have been to AMERICA in everyone (or maybe just my friends) faces! My interview date is June 4 . #Help_a_confused_fellow.


P.S- My dad is the actual sponsor.

It will be extremely difficult for you to prove that you're not an immigrant, so I'll advise you not to waste your money.

0LANNA:
Hello great house I was told will you have been denied a U.S visa you will be denied in Canada too cos the two countries share informations, The only way to confirm how truth that is... is to ask this great house
Swift response will be appreciated
Thank you and God bless us all.

Not true. Each country assesses visa applicants independently.

What was discussed here recently was a US visa applicant with Canadian ban. So these are two different situations.

Leleky:
FROM THE LOOK OF THINGS, 5 YEARS BAN TO CANADA DUE TO MISREPRESENTATION IS NOT ALWAYS A RED FLAG TO HAVING USA B2 VISA ESPECIALLY AS I PLAN TO APPLY FROM SOUTH KOREA WHERE I'M A RESIDENT AS INTERNATIONAL STUDENT. Any body with counter opinion or experience about this should help and advise me.

Living in denial, wake up!

Misrepresentation is a "very big sin" to the "Oyinbos" and me too. In all we do, we should always be conscious of our credibility. Once dented, it's difficult to be trusted again.

ozycy:

Is it UK visa that is easy to get?

If you read his post, you would have seen that he has been to UK recently. For UK, once you don't abuse your previous visa, it's much easier to get longer period visa. I prefer UK visa application process to USA's.

OmoAje1:
Hello Everyone,

Please I need your advise. I renewed my US visa through Dropbox 3 months ago. The visa was granted. I was called this week from US consulate Lagos to come for interview without telling me to come with my passport or any other documents. I was convinced because visa was affixed inside my passport already. What documents do I need to go along with. Thank you all.

Since you were not told to bring any document, then you shouldn't bother yourself. If you have not misused your visa in the past and no misrepresentation, then you have nothing to worry about.

But sha, know that visa can be cancelled/revoked without the passport having the visa stamp.

RtdGeneral:
Please on ones salary as a self-employed. Do one state the average net profit as monthly income or the amount paid to self as salary from the business net profit. Note that almost all, if not every entrepreneur, disregards salary payment to self. We just dey spent dey go but cautious of not to spend more than the profit and in most cases only sacrifice on times of needing some cash to diversify or boost business. Please advise on what to quote as salary...
Remember no payslip but the business is striving.

If your business is operated as a limited liability company, then your income is the addition of your salary and divideds received out of profit. However, if it's a business name then the profit for the year is your income.

Yearly income is divided by twelve to arrive at your monthly income.

By the way, as a good citizen that meet up with his tax obligations your yearly income is already reflected on your last Tax Clearance Certificate.

chummygirl:
pls guys help a sister here
hello Lady G and Co,
pls I have a question. Can my uncle who is a US citizen be
the sponsor of my mum, myself and my daughter? He
wants to invite the three of us over. He has invited my
mum and my late dad some years back. Though they
spent only 2 weeks and came back to nigeria. pls I need
answers becos I no wan go dash embassy money for
nothing. thanx

You will assessed on your merits, usually based on your ties to country of residence. The stronger the ties, the better.

If your Uncle sponsoring you meant financing your trip, hmmnn I will advise you not to "dash embassy money for nothing". Your inability to finance your trip is a weak tie.

BabaRamota1980:


Cosade, you see wetin dey pepper me and vexx me from morning till night. Se you don see am now.

We need a rotation. They should bring new VOs, these ones don chop belleful for naija.

Me sef wan be VO, what are requirements?

Use your influence to tell them to employ your crush nau. She's very competent.

Kuntos:
Our transcript at US embassy today me, husband and 1yr old daughter we were denied.

Window 7
Vo: good morning, passport pls

Vo: where are u going in the us?

Husband: chicago illinois, we will be visiting millenium park, grant pack, Lincoln park zoo and cloud gate

Vo: where do u work?

Husband:i am a chartered accountant i worked at xo xo xo explained job role further

Vo: have u travelled to any country before?

Husband: yes.. i went to uk last year for a training explained further abt the training

Vo: turn to wife..... madam what do u do

Wife: i am self employed i am into buying and selling of jewelries.

Vo: Any travel history?

Wife; no

Vo: turns to husband... do u have other children?

Husband: no

Finally he gave us our passport with blue slip

Where did we go wrong? We went with statement of account and landed properties they did ask us to show proof of ties.

When can we reapply?

Go to UK for your holiday this year and reapply next year, my humble suggestion.

temyde:
Gd day,
Pls i want to ask, i was issued a US visa in feb and travelled in Aug. 2015, travelled but was deported at the POE (officer said wrong intent), i reapplied in Jan 2016 and was told i was deported becos i filled Maryland as my destination but travelled to Washington and was told i had been banned. (I didn't even know that the airport i choose was in Washington cos my friend who i was supposed to stay with said there are 2 airports in ML i.e. BWI and DCA, whe asked me to pick DCA since it was closer to her office.). My question is this:
1. It's ben almost 3yrs, can i reapply now and what are my chances,
2. Hubby refused to travel cos he does not eant this to affect his passport too (although he's travelled with it once before my own predicament) now it's been 13months si ce the expiration of his visa and he wants to repply. Ehat are his chances?.
3. Can i try other countries like UK or Canada.

Were you pregnant when you were denied entry at the PoE?
It's difficult to understand how travelling to the District of Columbia (DC) instead of Maryland would be construed as misuse of visa. Dulles airport, Washington located in Virginia (another neighbouring state), BWI in Maryland and DCA in Washington, DC are logical airports for travellers to Maryland State.

tonyik:
My (with spouse) interview for B1B2 is in June, earns 500K+ monthly in ICT. Should I also include my truck business in DS-160 form? if yes How? Must I go with the documents of the trucks (3) to the embassy?

I am assuming the ICT job is a paid employment and the monthly salary stated, is in this respect. So this is your monthly income except you have verifiable evidence of additional incomes.

Sales from your truck business is not income until you have deducted all expenses and declared a profit. The business' financial statements, bank statements, receipts, income tax paid etc, are some verifiable evidences that you can go with, to the Embassy if you wish to.

iyanuakin:
Does it matter if a police officer goes for an interview in his uniform? Thanks

No dress code, so you can but no weapon.

LadyGuinivere:

Na so I like am