Summerbutterfly:
Hello, I’m asking on behalf of my mum
So she’s eligible for Dropbox but after the drop box they returned her passport with a letter saying she dnlf schedule an appointment for finger scanning under 221G.

Please how do we schedule this appointment? I’ve not seen anything to lead me to that. Is it a regular appointment?

I also did Dropbox and passport was returned with slip to schedule 221G, once I logged into the portal I clicked on schedule follow up appointment and date came up

Thank you

HotChoco2:
Hello,

I apologise for quoting this post. I can't remember how to compose a fresh post.

My daughter and I applied for a visiting visa last year and our interview date is January 2024. The problem is, the passports we used to apply have expired and we have renewed but i dont know how to update the new passport details on the application.

I would appreciate of someone can help with this.

Thank you.

Anonymous231023:
Hi Everyone, I started reading this thread about 2 months ago and the transcripts were extremely helpful, so I am going to share my transcript. Previously denied twice. Had our interview today US embassy Lagos (Family of 3). Transcript below

VO - Good Morning
Me - Good Morning
VO - What is the purpose of your trip to the US?
Me - We are planning to visit the United States for a Christmas family vacation. We would like to celebrate our wedding anniversary at Disney World Orlando. We would also be visiting Kennedy Space Center, Seaworld and Legoland.
VO- What do you do?
Me - I am the Group Chief Financial Officer of XXXX Group which comprises of XXXX and XXXX. I am responsible for all financial operations across both companies which include tax supervision, audit, budgeting, financial planning and capital raise either through banks or the debt capital market through bonds and commercial papers.
VO - She turns to my wife, and what about you m'aam, do you work?
My wife - Yes. I am a *she stated what she does
VO - Have you travelled together as a family?
Me - Yes. As a family of 3 we have gone on vacation to France, Netherland, Italy, Spain, UK, Dubai and Turkey. In addition, my wife and I have gone on vacation to Ghana, Morocco, Singapore and Mexico.
VO- How much do you earn?
Me - xxxxxxx exclusive of benefits which include my driver's salary, house rent, car maintenance etc. All of which are paid for by my company based on my position as a C-suite executive.
VO- How long will you be staying in the US?
Me- We plan to stay for 11 days from the 24th of December to the 3rd of January. After which we shall promptly return back to our respective jobs here in Nigeria
VO - M'aam on your form you stated you earn XXXX
My wife - Yes
VO- Typing for about 30 secs
VO- I am approving your visas
Us - Thank you

babyfaiz:
If I may ask… what do you think you did differently from the other two times you were denied? Did you have the same travel history? Were you better composed this time? Did you explain better what you do and your job descriptions? Did you explain nicely your travel plans? You were definitely well prepared for this interview and you gave yourselves 99% chance. These interviews are straightforward for a visit visa. Have a good travel history for vacation, have a well paying job, be specific about your travel plans and make sure you don’t mention anyone/ anything that has to do with a US citizen (family or friends). Congrats!

DrHippocampus:


Hi, good day. Please why shouldn't one mention anything or anyone that has to be a US citizen? My dad's brother is a citizen and I'll be going for an exam in the US. I plan on staying with him for my short stay of less than one week in the US. I shouldn't mention this if I'm asked where I'll be staying?

babyfaiz:
Well, you can. From experiences of people, it can sometimes complicate things . They’ll begin to ask you questions about the person - when last you saw him, is he a citizen? How did he get is citizenship? Is he the one sponsoring you? Most importantly, they think, with you having a US citizen relation, it can make it easy for you to immigrate. It’s always good to avoid that part if you can, otherwise be ready to defend whatever questions asked about the person. Note - I make this response not as a US visa expert but drawn

Well, from my knowledge…if the person got their citizenship through tourist visa and then decided to stay back and sort themselves, it may affect u going , as they feel he can coach u to go same route. (Just saying oo). Sometimes you can be lucky and they won’t even think towards that side.
from personal and other people’s experiences

Gina2526:
Please I need clarification on something
1.. I applied for visiting visa USA through an agent and she told me I have to go for medical and also get police something too,
2 . is there something like interview slots?? Where by they book your interview data closer for you. Has anyone pass this two process before or is it the normal process please. Am new here

Diamondroyal:



Are you on telegram, I know a telegram group that you can join where people post available dates.

DrHippocampus:


Hi, good day. Please why shouldn't one mention anything or anyone that has to be a US citizen? My dad's brother is a citizen and I'll be going for an exam in the US. I plan on staying with him for my short stay of less than one week in the US. I shouldn't mention this if I'm asked where I'll be staying?

Viridis:

Please how much does one need to start applying for the visiting visa to USA

Obeleagu93:
Please I want to know something o. All I have seen about pple getting their visas are mostly family pple with plenty travel history, does it mean:
1. If you don't have travel history the vo will deny visa?
2. Singles hardly get visas or the ones wey get no dey nairaland.
Omo am really scared o. I have an appointment on 20 something November, no travel history and I thought IV letter was important until I started following this thread here. Omo I need ideas and suggestions on a successful visa interview as am still scared o. If there is a telegram group for persons who have successfully passed theirs would boast morale as the comments so far, dey cut my mind like bet9ja ticket

Dammyzeal007:
Good morning guys, I just applied for a visitor visa from uk, couldn’t get appointment date for Belfast … Can I still get appointment date for November or first week of December?
Or I should be checking… kindly enlighten me bosses on the forum … thanks

Obeleagu93:
Please I want to know something o. All I have seen about pple getting their visas are mostly family pple with plenty travel history, does it mean:
1. If you don't have travel history the vo will deny visa?
2. Singles hardly get visas or the ones wey get no dey nairaland.
Omo am really scared o. I have an appointment on 20 something November, no travel history and I thought IV letter was important until I started following this thread here. Omo I need ideas and suggestions on a successful visa interview as am still scared o. If there is a telegram group for persons who have successfully passed theirs would boast morale as the comments so far, dey cut my mind like bet9ja ticket

damkanlinsin:


Before you apply just know interview date is 2025 ooo I have been looking for 2024 I didn’t see for the past a week now

Dodo08:
Hi guys,

SO my mom was denied her visa today at the Lagos consulate. Her reason to visit the US is to attend my graduation in December. I She was only asked two questions, what she does and how much she earns.
She is a business woman and in her ds160, it was filled that she earns #500,000. So she answered that she makes a minimum of #500,000 in a month and sales may go as high as #1million in some months.
The VO asked her about her income twice and told her she's not capable to visit with that amount and gave her a blue paper.
I really want her to attend my graduation guys, please I'll appreciate if anyone can propose a solution that can increase her chance if she was to reapply before December.
Thankyou.

hunee:
Give us a background of her travel.
first timer or frequent traveler.

Dodo08:



She is a frequent traveler. she has been to the UK, Dubai, Austria and Paris in the past. But she was not even asked about this.

hunee:
These things happen. However, you need to do an overview with your mum again on questions asked. Something somewhere didnt go well.
Wishing you luck in subsequent interviews.

Dodo08:



Thank you. I am thinking #500,000 may be too small and maybe she can reapply again with a co-sponsor that is a relative.

Dodo08:



Thank you. I am thinking #500,000 may be too small and maybe she can reapply again with a co-sponsor that is a relative.

Ifeuche:
Hello Everyone,

please I need your advice. My parents are planning to visit for my graduation (I'm an F1 student) in the USA. My dad's friend's son is also graduating in May 2024 close to my graduation date. On their DS160, they plan to use his (my dad's friend's) as the contact person in the USA since he's a PR holder and is more financially suited to host them and also since they would be going there first before coming to my state.

My questions are:
1. Is there any risk in doing this?
2. Does he need an invite from his friend or my school to take to the interview?
3. Has anyone (student preferably) had an experience of inviting parents for graduation, and did it go well?
4. Any other advice on this?

Thank you and i look forward to your responses.

flourishing247:


How did you travel? Student visa?

Ifeuche:
Hello Everyone,

please I need your advice. My parents are planning to visit for my graduation (I'm an F1 student) in the USA. My dad's friend's son is also graduating in May 2024 close to my graduation date. On their DS160, they plan to use his (my dad's friend's) as the contact person in the USA since he's a PR holder and is more financially suited to host them and also since they would be going there first before coming to my state.

My questions are:
1. Is there any risk in doing this?
2. Does he need an invite from his friend or my school to take to the interview?
3. Has anyone (student preferably) had an experience of inviting parents for graduation, and did it go well?
4. Any other advice on this?

Thank you and i look forward to your responses.