Travel / Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Golden2019: 1:21pm On Feb 15, 2020 |
highvibration: approved b1/b2. Lagos embassy. and i have to say, I couldn't have done it without this thread.
vo: where are you going to? me: university name, town, state vo; what are you going for? me: i was invited to present a paper at 'university name' at 'conference name' vo: whats that? me; i explained the conference in more detail vo; how long are you going for? me: 6 days vo: have you left nigeria before? me: yes, been to a few countries in europe. spain, netherlands, italy. ive been across africa, morocco, mauritius, etc. I love to travel vo: what do you do? me; i work as a consultant on XYZ project vo: how much do you earn me; 850k a month vo: are you married? me: no vo: any kids? me: no vo: tell me about your paper me: i ramble for about 30 seconds. (he is nodding his head as if its enough abeg) vo: i'm going to approve your visa.... (hands over pink slip)
observations/advice: 1. i wasn't asked for any documents. in my application as I was going for a conference, i selected only B1 ( i got that tip from here) 2. i prepared my questions and answers and rehearsed (nairaland tip). even yesterday i read the thread and saw a lady answered her question immediately with the name of the course, venue, state. so i updated my answers so my response will be concise (another tip from here) 3. i didnt hesitate with my answers (the benefit of rehearsing) . too many people were saying 'ehn?', meanwhile me far away could hear the questions 3. don't ramble. be confident. don't lie on your application. i've been refused over 10yrs ago and even though i didnt do biometrics, I mentioned it. (nairaland tip) LIES WILL MAKE YOU NERVOUS. 4. don't engage in chatchat with people. all that 'naija is bad/they arent giving visa's etc etc. it ruins your energy. be silent and focus on why you are there (my personal advice) 5. they were approving and refusing people. the vo i met refused a lady for student visa because the course date was in the past. he advised her to get a new i20 from the uni. he refused a mama who couldn't explain what she did there her last visit for 2mths. they aren't demons. they have their reasons for either refusals or approvals.
Good luck to all. I hope this helps.
Did you pay for the conference before the interview? |
Travel / Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by Golden2019: 5:42pm On Mar 21, 2019 |
Good evening house, what are the available visa appointment dates as at today? Thanks. |
Travel / Re: General South Africa Visa Enquiries by Golden2019: 11:55am On Jan 11, 2019 |
Hi all. I am being promised a job in SA. Employer said he is sending some documents this month end. What are the documents I shd be expecting from him and what are the ones I shd prepare from here? It is urgent. Thanks. 1 Like 1 Share |
Travel / Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by Golden2019: 6:28pm On Jan 07, 2019 |
flourishing247:
The vo actually said she was not answering the question well, that is why i had to cut in...
I don't have the answer but I think your answers were too technical. Your wife was about to give a sincere answer and you interrupted her. VO is like " ok dude , let's see what you got" she should apply alone next time. |
Travel / Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by Golden2019: 1:19pm On Jan 07, 2019 |
cris83:
Thanks...
No one knows why you were denied but I can assure you texas is just as cold as anywhere else in USA as I have experienced it. Perhaps you didn't convince the vo why you really want to travel and how long you plan to stay. Do not be deterred. Try again. God bless!! |
Travel / Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by Golden2019: 11:02am On Jan 07, 2019 |
My transcript for the interview had in December 2018. Went with the wife and 2 kids
Vo: Good morning I and wife: Good morning Vo: pass ur passport. We did. Vo: why are u going to US I: for family vacation Vo: where are u going in US I: Texas Vo: why Texas Wife: because we want to visit... I quickly interuppted I: because the weather in texas is not too cold as compared to other cities in US. Even quoted some temperature in different places. Vo: i want ur husband to be answering me. Vo: hv u travelled out before? I: no Vo: why is it now dt u want to visit US I: because i hv been busy being a doctor and my wife building up her fashion school. We think it is now we can visit US. Vo: repeated the question. I: went blank, repeated the same answers, cldnt even think of another tin. Vo: sorry you are not qualified for the visa. Gave us back our passport and the green paper
Please what do u guys think went wrong. |