tzetzefly:

You must not change your initial details. Moreso, be ready to tell the VO this additional information and be prompt to show evidence of this.

God bless you ,tzetzefly,for your timely advice. relieved and grateful.

tzetzefly:


The COs have very limited time and they are trained to quickly observe your travel histories in your international passport.

Any exception to this rule, is for you to be in possession of tickets, bus passes, coupons etc which can substantiate further on any other travels made on a broader visa category e.g schengen visa qualifying you to travel to at least 26 other territories sharing border agreements which does not necessary show further entry stamps in the neighbouring countries once you enter from your first major destination indicated on your visa.

As you dont have a visa to prove your said travel to Dubai, then you cannot convince the VO of a certain journey to the Middle East.

When next you're going for your F-1 visa interview, take along your hotel voucher, bus tickets and visa stamps on your Dubai electronic visa showing dates of arrival and boarding passes showing the former and departure dates.

Have a nice day!

Yes, I have in possession of the bus tickets,and the hotel vouchers...hope with this and additional documents during my stay in dubia, I won't still be seen in a dishonesty light in my f1 interview..pls advice

tzetzefly:

Depending on your reasons for denial, if it is not a substantial material misrepresentation or a case of fraud, then you're probably good to apply again anytime.

Ok,tzetzefly from what I can remember from the last interview , filling the space on the ds 160 to where I have travelled, I listed dubia( though I travelled there but misplaced the passport) the vo asked he didn't see the dubia stamp,tried explaining I mispaced the passport,that this a new one...and that was it. That was the first question,and I knew the others where formality.

How far does this go?

Thanks man

tzetzefly:

Depending on your reasons for denial, if it is not a substantial material misrepresentation or a case of fraud, then you're probably good to apply again anytime.

Ok,tzetzefly from what I can remember from the last interview , filling the space on the ds 160 to where I have travelled, I listed dubia( though I travelled there but misplaced the passport) the vo asked he didn't see the dubia stamp,tried explaining I mispaced the passport,that this a new one...and that was it. That was the first question,and I knew the others where formality.

Greetings,everyone its been awhile, pls I have a question for tzetzefly,I see how exposed he is on different issues here, my question is I applied for a conference visa b1 in april,2014 though was denied. I got my admission kit for my masters degree in the us for august,2014 I heard there must be a 6 month space, tzetzefly hope its doesn't flag me out.
Thanks a lot,really appreciate your advice

What is actually happening, hope not serious! Being awhile we heard from the VO, all its well. Lots of pending urgent questions..hoping everything is sorted out on time for the good of everyone.
Cheers.

Thanks VO for your timely response to people inquiries.*toms up*. My last interview was on the 19th of Sep,2013 for a conference but I guess I didn't qualify despite earning #150k, married and travelled to ghana. Should be attending a conference in Jan, 2014,in the US. Presently am in South Africa with my wife, no kids yet. Would be in Nigeria next week. Wanted to ask if my S/A trip has improved my chances?, would be travelling alone for the conference. Though my earnings are still the same #150k. Would really appreciate your candid advice,cheers.

VO is it advisable to reapply soon? Cos the conference is already paid for?

Hey, good afternoon. Did my interview on the 19th of dis month, I still can't figure out what went wrong, cos am married, travelled severally to ghana, being working for 4yrs, dis ow the interview went:

Me: good morning ma
VO: good morning
VO: why would you like to go to the us?
Me: To attend a christian conference for the men
VO: where?
Me : broken arrow, okhlahoma
VO: what do you do?
Me: Maintenance engineer 4 xyz company, also have shares in the company
VO: how much do yu earn?
Me: 150000
VO: have you travelled out before?
Me: yes, last month to ghana,for a 2 days bible conference.
VO: how long would you be staying?
Me: 7days
VO: Are you married?
Me: yes
VO: Any kids?
Me: No
VO: how long have you being married?
Me : 2yrs
VO: when are you travelling to the us?
Me: On the 26th of Oct
VO: When is the Conference?
Me:7th of Nov
VO: how long have you being working for the company?
Me: 4yrs
VO: Sorry you don't qualify.

Can't still figure out the reason for the refusal.

Hey, good afternoon. Did my interview on the 19th of dis month, I still can't figure out what went wrong, cos am married, travelled severally to ghana, being working for 4yrs, dis ow the interview went:

Me: good morning ma
VO: good morning
VO: why would you like to go to the us?
Me: To attend a christian conference for the men
VO: where?
Me : broken arrow, okhlahoma
VO: what do you do?
Me: Maintenance engineer 4 xyz company, also have shares in the company
VO: how much do yu earn?
Me: 150000
VO: have you travelled out before?
Me: yes, last month to ghana,for a 2 days bible conference.
VO: how long would you be staying?
Me: 7days
VO: Are you married?
Me: yes
VO: Any kids?
Me: No
VO: how long have you being married?
Me : 2yrs
VO: when are you travelling to the us?
Me: On the 26th of Oct
VO: When is the Conference?
Me:7th of Nov
VO: how long have you being working for the company?
Me: 4yrs
VO: Sorry you don't qualify.

Can't still figure out the reason for the refusal.

Any nairaland agent contact?