Lifeisgoody:
I dont think US still issue a visiting visa. A colleague have tried 2 times and even denied again the 3rd time. Although in Lagos.
Any helpful information or advice is welcome.
Also DM me if necessary

OGFX:
Good day my wonderful people

Please i have a question to ask you all

Firstly, what can one do in respect of the 2 weeks COVID vaccination requirement before a travel date.
Calculating my intended date of departure, I wont meet the required 14 days because i haven't done my COVID vaccination.
A friend told me to take the Johnson single dose today which i intend to but I want to know first if there is anything or idea on how to avoid this 14 days deadline.

Secondly, what are the chances of someone going on a business visa to invest a lot of money on a project (music video project) for 2 weeks duration? A Friend said its 50-50 still while another opined that the chances are high because of the investment & tax to be profited but I need your contribution from experience.

Thank you all Nairalanders

TheEnforcer:
There are three things you must prove to get a US tourist visa
1.You have a valid reason to visit the US at the point in time.I mean VALID
2.You are able to fund your trip
3.You ALSO HAVE A VALID REASON to return to your home country after the visit Prove this,and you are home and dry

sappy1981:
Hello Dear,

Below is a link in regards to travel to the USA

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/proof-of-vaccination.html

groovychik:
I dropped off my passport at DHL Abuja on 12th of April. It was issued on 14th April and I got collection mail same day. I picked up 19th being today due to the long weekend. I would advise those doing drop off and even pick up to get there before 6.am. Just get there and write your name and pick your number then you can go shower and return. Time slot does not count during during drop off as it is done by first come, first served as long as your appointment is that day. They usually start drop off by 7.15 and pick up by 8.am

Donlino1992:
It depends no specific time frame. But 5 working days or something like that. My wife got her visa issued in Abuja just in 2 days.

Niveakreamy89:
Good evening everyone. I don’t know if anyone got this mail after interview. My sister did her interview since December. She went with her husband,this will be their second visa. The 1st visa she declared at the interview that she was going for birth and she was 5month pregnant when she got the visa. And she went with all her doctors appointment and all of that. She got the 1st visa without stress with her husband. That was in 2018. Fast forward to 2021 when they went for interview. Her husband was granted visa instantly without any single questions. But her own visa has been placed on hold since December till date. She filled the form and sent to them since January 4th, but still no update. She even sent them mail again. (Dear xxxxxxx:

We write to inform you that you are required to open the attached form DS-5535 and fill in the required details, and then email it back to LagosNIV@state.gov . It must be in an ELECTRONIC FORM (WORD DOC). PDF is not acceptable.

Your quick response will be highly appreciated in order to conclude the application processing.


Sincerely,

Visa Unit (NE)
U.S. Consulate General, Lagos
Call Center Tel: +234-1-227-3400
http://ng.usembassy.gov)

DrStrangelove:
Except something specific happened during her travel, I think they are just trying to compare the information u gave in Ur application to a redflagged
Information in another database. From the form u mentioned was sent, it means they needed more information to do more comparative analysis as the initial one was inconclusive.

The questions asked on the form as to do with Ur family history, travel history, work history, family tree, social media handles and contact information.

Should be nothing really of all is above board. My guess is that the agency or parastatal that is reporting back the result hasn't done so yet, hence the delay.

So don't worry I doubt it has to do with the birthing. If there was something definite, they would have denied u on interview day but they chose to do a thorough job.

Goodluck

tytmed:
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Hello, please did you update your DS 160 form? I got a mail saying “ the DS160 form must be updated or completed within the last 6 months. I tried to update it but it didn’t work. Except I do a brand new one. What do you advice pls?

groovychik:
I filled a new form. If your DS160 firm was filled more than 6 months to your interviewdate, you have to fill a new one. However, if you use your old application number to log in, you will see a fill a new form option (or something like that) that allows most of your answers on your previous application to auto complete on your new application.

tytmed:

Please did you fill the new form before you got a date-for or you filled after you got a date.it was after l booked the date, that I got a mail about updating the form. The concern I have now is that the code on the ds160 form is we used to book the date, so if I fill new form will it affect the appointment.

tytmed:

Please did you fill the new form before you got a date-for or you filled after you got a date.it was after l booked the date, that I got a mail about updating the form. The concern I have now is that the code on the ds160 form is we used to book the date, so if I fill new form will it affect the appointment.

harbeolar168:
Hello Everyone,

My mom was denied a B1B2 Visa around May 2021. In March, when the interview waiver program started at the US embassy Lagos, she received an email to check if she qualifies, and a link to apply for Dropbox if she qualifies. However, due to one of the criteria being that if you have been refused a visa during your last visa interview, you don't qualify, she couldn't apply.
But then, Abuja started their Dropbox and that particular criterion was not listed under their qualification questioneer. My fear now is I don't know if Lagos has updated their criteria as well (to save cost for the Abuja trip, flight, and hotel) to include people that has a recent visa denial. So now, i dont know if i should leave her July date and let her go in person in July. But what if she doesn't get it? Will she still be able to apply for the dropbox?

Funtees:
Good morning, pls hiw do i know my application status. I submitted on 11th April and received a mail to pick up yesterday. Pls i want ti know if issued.
Thanks

Niveakreamy89:
Good evening everyone. I don’t know if anyone got this mail after interview. My sister did her interview since December. She went with her husband,this will be their second visa. The 1st visa she declared at the interview that she was going for birth and she was 5month pregnant when she got the visa. And she went with all her doctors appointment and all of that. She got the 1st visa without stress with her husband. That was in 2018. Fast forward to 2021 when




they went for interview. Her husband was granted visa instantly without any single questions. But her own visa has been placed on hold since December till date. She filled the form and sent to them since January 4th, but still no update. She even sent them mail again. (Dear xxxxxxx:

We write to inform you that you are required to open the attached form DS-5535 and fill in the required details, and then email it back to LagosNIV@state.gov . It must be in an ELECTRONIC FORM (WORD DOC). PDF is not acceptable.

Your quick response will be highly appreciated in order to conclude the application processing.


Sincerely,

Visa Unit (NE)
U.S. Consulate General, Lagos
Call Center Tel: +234-1-227-3400
http://ng.usembassy.gov)

wuki:


Good to know because I also just filled application for my parents @ Abuja and the appointment letter seems to suggest appointment at Embassy; pickup at DHL. Thanks for confirming dropoff location is DHL as well.

As to the other part of the question about proxy - I think it depends. If two or more family members are applying/traveling together - one of the applicants can drop off. It is clearly stated on the appointment letter.

JohnZak:
Hey guys! I have gotten valuable information from this thread so I figure I will give back. I know some folks had questions about the IW submission process in Abuja. My mum had her IW appointment in Abuja this morning. She submitted her documents at the DHL office and not the Embassy as we initially assumed. She was there for about 90 minutes before she was attended to. They checked her documents and everything was good. I know some on this thread had questions about whether a proxy can submit on behalf of the applicant, especially an older applicant. My mum told me that a woman at DHL this morning asked the same question and the DHL worker said it is not possible. The applicant has to submit in person. I will update when there is more information. Good luck everyone!

Dhammy4real:
Good day all,
pls my sister applied and paid for us Visa in 2019, and was suppose to go for her interview in 2020, but covid started and she forgot about it, but now she want to apply again, is the previous fee of 2019 still valid or will she pay another Visa fee.

JohnZak:
Yes, it is valid until September 30, 2021. More information about MRV fee validity extension is available at the link below

https://ng.usembassy.gov/visas/nonimmigrant-visas/#:~:text=The%20U.S.%20Mission%20Nigeria%20is,during%20the%20suspension%20of%20services.


Thanks for d information. Will explain to her.