abujaniv:
Hello interestingleap,

It is concerning that you do not seem to understand the terms of your tourist visa. If you are coming to the U.S. as a tourist, it is absolutely not allowed to enroll your child in school. Your child needs a student visa to attend school and they would not be allowed to attend public schools. American taxpayer dollars fund public schooling and are not free services to tourists.

Regards,

Abuja NIV

LagosNIV:


The email you sent is the quickest way to get your respose on a specific case - you are free to pick up your passport. We will just have to have you drop it back off when the administrative processing on the case is completed.

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

VisaOfficer:

Careful on Space Mountain!!!

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:
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: Hi VisaOffice,
My intention is to visit my brother who just started working after haven recently completed his graduate program in the US and also take my son to Disneyland during our visit. I currently work in a well known multinational but my passport is still virgin.I am not sure whether to simply apply to visit my brother or apply to vacation at disney or if I should combine both intentions in my application.Kindly advice on an option that might increase my chances. Could my virgin passport affect my chances?
Just to mention, my spouse is currently undergoing an educational program in Europe hence he wouldn't be going with us. Thank you

VisaOfficer:
Hi there! I'm a fan of telling the whole truth, so, I'd just tell the officer exactly what you told me about your plans. If you're otherwise qualified, having two different reasons to visit the U.S. won't prejudice your case at all. Best of luck!

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

VisaOfficer:

Hi there! I'm a fan of telling the whole truth, so, I'd just tell the officer exactly what you told me about your plans. If you're otherwise qualified, having two different reasons to visit the U.S. won't prejudice your case at all. Best of luck!