Gaggi:
How are u guys coping with this dollar wahala? I intend travelling with my wife and a kid and the cheapest flight is Qatar. Imagine going to Middle East before starting the journey. Prices are crazy i swear. Paying almost 1.5 million just to travel and na even Qatar first.
Please if anyone knows of any cheaper flight let me know. Arik is out of it. Thanks

Lol..i hear dis Arik is out of it alot. So which would you rather, fly to UK/US for 24hrs or directly with Arik for less hours?

Am also in this dilemma right now.

SekSek:


Lol..i hear dis Arik is out of it alot. So which would you rather, fly to UK/US for 24hrs or directly with Arik for less hours?

Am also in this dilemma right now.

Buy naija to grow the naira...

Pls guru in house,I need your assistance,I booked appointment for February but cancelled and pick another day in April .I got another interview for the same date in April.I would like to know if I can still cancelled the April date interview for US embassy.Looking forward to hearing from you soonest.Thanks in advance

labiowo:
Pls guru in house,I need your assistance,I booked appointment for February but cancelled and pick another day in April .I got another interview for the same date in April.I would like to know if I can still cancelled the April date interview for US embassy.Looking forward to hearing from you soonest.Thanks in advance

You're on your own... OYO that means you're ready to pay for another visa fee if you do that.

@seyewest please is it through agent.Am also looking for ticket for 2adults and 1 infant.

seyewest:


Bro just checked and for 3 of you it's ₦690,503 for emirates airline from Lagos.

cancelling your appointment date the second time will lead you to buying new visa fee.

labiowo:
Pls guru in house,I need your assistance,I booked appointment for February but cancelled and pick another day in April .I got another interview for the same date in April.I would like to know if I can still cancelled the April date interview for US embassy.Looking forward to hearing from you soonest.Thanks in advance

I still trying to understand why some people despise Arikair. I have flew arikair more than five time and the mess up I experienced that was their fault was an hour delay in Lagos but the pilot still made it and we arrived just 15mins later than the expected time and the second delay was when a very old mama went unconscious as we were about to depart for Lagos and she was evacuated. This caused delay but I cannot attribute this to arik fault.

I have flew some other airlines but my preference for arik is intact and I don't see it changed as long as their service is not worse than this occasional mess which most time is not entirely their fault.

Buy Naija; grow Naija; fly arik


NB: I don't work with arik nor have a family that work there.

Cmeo:
I still trying to understand why some people despise Arikair. I have flew arikair more than five time and the mess up I experienced that was their fault was an hour delay in Lagos but the pilot still made it and we arrived just 15mins later than the expected time and the second delay was when a very old mama went unconscious as we were about to depart for Lagos and she was evacuated. This caused delay but I cannot attribute this to arik fault.

I have flew some other airlines but my preference for arik is intact and I don't see it changed as long as their service is not worse than this occasional mess which most time is not entirely their fault.

Buy Naija; grow Naija; fly arik


NB: I don't work with arik nor have a family that work there.

I don't buy that, that is blind patriotism.

justwise:

I don't buy that, that is blind patriotism.

Would like to know why u called it "blind patriotism"

@cmeo there are so many factors that people consider when making flight choices. What I could consider negligible could just be your own personal nightmare.
Take for instance, I hate flying. And cos of that I need in flight entertainment to keep me distracted. I also like the stop overs. Crazy right? And quite frankly the standard of prefessionalism between arik staff and say Emirates staff is incomparable. That's just a few.
Will I now let go of my personal quirks just to fly a home grown flight? Nope. That's the essence of competetion. If u say fly arik because they are good, yes not because they are Nigerian. That's the starting point of mediocrity. They should up their game mbok.
Me no de fly arik even if dem wan sell ticket for 150k

Cmeo:


Would like to know why u called it "blind patriotism"

You don't patronise an organisation or service providers because they are from your home country but because they good or better than their competitors. People want value for money and not value for patriotism.

SekSek:


Lol..i hear dis Arik is out of it alot. So which would you rather, fly to UK/US for 24hrs or directly with Arik for less hours?

Am also in this dilemma right now.

I'm 100% Arik now. If na standing sef, or hanging. Arik rocks.

11hrs to NY, 6 hrs to london.

Need I say more?

On top say e cheap again? No b to reach NY?

#FreeAdvert. JW don't touch ds my post o! Infact, na to PIN am to ds thread!

Good morning!
I haven't had time to visit and read all the way back to the last time I posted on this thread. I finally finished catching up last night.
While reading, I saw two questions directed at me. One asked for my email address, and the other asked if I filled and submitted different forms for my family of 5.
I don't know if there's still any need to reply since they were asked a long while ago, but i'll just go ahead and answer anyway.

To the person who asked for my email address, I'm sorry I can't post it here. You should ask your question here so that you would get different experienced opinions.

To the person who asked how I filled the forms, I filled 5 different forms, one for each member of my family. It took me 5 days to fill because I needed to be very meticulous and make no mistakes, so I kept filling and saving them. I eventually submitted them all at the same time and booked one appointment date.

LadyGuinivere:
@cmeo there are so many factors that people consider when making flight choices. What I could consider negligible could just be your own personal nightmare.
Take for instance, I hate flying. And cos of that I need in flight entertainment to keep me distracted. I also like the stop overs. Crazy right? And quite frankly the standard of prefessionalism between arik staff and say Emirates staff is incomparable. That's just a few.
Will I now let go of my personal quirks just to fly a home grown flight? Nope. That's the essence of competetion. If u say fly arik because they are good, yes not because they are Nigerian. That's the starting point of mediocrity. They should up their game mbok.
Me no de fly arik even if dem wan sell ticket for 150k

That is all!
The bolded is so me

Hi peeps, pls I need advice on the following concerning document for visitation intereview:

+how much balance wld be enuff to have in my statement of account, will 600k be okay, as i'm goin for a wedding of 3dys and will be spendin 100dols per nite in a specified hotel by the couple..

+secondly is Letter of invitation by the groom(my cousin) necessary since he aiidy gave me the original wedding IV

+i dnt wanna book/pay for an hotel b4 my visa is granted, hope this wnt raise a red flag..

Thanks in adv

Cc: seyewest vozkini ladyguinivere justwise

SekSek:


Lol..i hear dis Arik is out of it alot. So which would you rather, fly to UK/US for 24hrs or directly with Arik for less hours?

Am also in this dilemma right now.

Flying direct is better but i wouldn't compromise comfort and good service for that.

seyewest:


Bro just checked and for 3 of you it's ₦690,503 for emirates airline from Lagos.

Bros are u sure? Two adults and a kid above 2 years? That price can't be right. Travelling in the summer. July or August.

IamOpemipo:
Hi peeps, pls I need advice on the following concerning document for visitation intereview:

+how much balance wld be enuff to have in my statement of account, will 600k be okay, as i'm goin for a wedding of 3dys and will be spendin 100dols per nite in a specified hotel by the couple..

+secondly is Letter of invitation by the groom(my cousin) necessary since he aiidy gave me the original wedding IV

+i dnt wanna book/pay for an hotel b4 my visa is granted, hope this wnt raise a red flag..

Thanks in adv

Cc: seyewest vozkini ladyguinivere justwise

This is not about your bank statement,bank balance or IV, the decision on whether to issue you a visa or not will come from interview questions and your answer to those questions. If they need any document you will be asked to bring it later.

Yes there is no need booking for hotel accommodation until the visa is issued to you,

Thanks guys...a friend of mine just cracked me now, he said " he would rather fly emirates cos even if the plane crashes and he dies, his family is sure to receive his benefits".

Anyways, na safety matter pass. Wishing all of us safe trip always.

Cheers...

justwise:


This is not about your bank statement,bank balance or IV, the decision on whether to issue you a visa or not will come from interview questions and your answer to those questions. If they need any document you will be asked to bring it later.

Yes there is no need booking for hotel accommodation until the visa is issued to you,

Bless u bro I appreciate

segee77:
I went for my interview today in Abuja, i was denied. Transcript.
Vo........ Why are you going to michigan


Me...... Vacation and also visiting a friend there Vo........ Is she your girlfriend. Me......... No she is my long time friend, we attended the same school together and she is married with kids. Vo...... Are you married me..... Yes Vo........... How did your wife feel about your travelling. Me....... She is very busy with her work for now, no free day. Vo........ What did you do. Me........ I own my own business, blah blah blah Vo......... What is your income. Me......... Averagely 380k per month. Vo.... .... Have you travel before. Me........... No. Vo............ We're sorry you're not eligible for usa for now blah blah blah, put the green form in between my passport. They denied most people today in Abuja, just two people were given in my present out of over 100. Please advise. Thanks

I'm sorry Brov, but if I was the C.O I would have flatly denied you- your motive of visiting the US as a family man totally disqualifies you at this time.
Next time, choose a motive that suits your profile.

I got a price of 695k forJune on quatar. 2adults and 1 infants.

Gaggi:


Bros are u sure? Two adults and a kid above 2 years? That price can't be right. Travelling in the summer. July or August.

optimusprime2:

I'm sorry Brov, but if I was the C.O I would have flatly denied you- your motive of visiting the US as a family man totally disqualifies you at this time.
Next time, choose a motive that suits your profile.

please i don't understand you, can you brake it down please. Thanks

SekSek:
Thanks guys...a friend of mine just cracked me now, he said " he would rather fly emirates cos even if the plane crashes and he dies, his family is sure to receive his benefits".

Anyways, na safety matter pass. Wishing all of us safe trip always.

Cheers...

Nwanne it sounds funny bu true na! If I no fit to kuku build upstair for ma family wen I de alive, if ma dead body build e no bad na? Lol! God forbid sha!

HELLOOOOO GOD BLESS ALL THE ACTIVE& MEANINGFULL CONTRIBUTORS THAT HAS BEEN HELPING TO PEOPLE

PLEASE I NEED EXPERT URGENT AND DETAILED ADVICE

MY Brother who bears the same surname with me, has been in USA for above 20 years, We have not seen but do talk on phone and email, He is Married to an America woman, with kids for more than 10years She also bears my surname. Now the america wife wanted me to come and visit, some years ago(2009 precisely) when i have not seen a trend like this she sent me an invitation letter and Affidavit of support to the USA Embassy Lagos and a copy to my email, but i did not follow it up them,as i was busy looking for job.(LoL) could not bear the Visa Fee... Now She is inviting me again, I have not travel out of Nigeria before, as a matter of fact i just want to go and do another International passport... Please I NEED TO KNOW WHAT MY CHANCES ARE:
1. WHAT DOES MY SISTER INLAW NEEDS TO SEND TO ME AGAIN
2. DO I NEED HER PASSPORT DATA PAGE
3. DO I NEED AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT.. WHAT IS THE USE PLEASE
4. PLEASE ADVICE ME .. HOPE THE FIRST DOCUMENT SHE SENT TO USA LAGOS WILL NOT BE A PROBLEM
5. WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO GO VISITING

• SEE MY CREDENTIALS BELOW

• I AM A MAN OF 35 , MARRIED, AND BLESSED WITH A CHILD,
A GRDUATE,
• WORKS IN MY BUSHINESS AND RECEIVED 90K PER MONTH,.. I CAN GET PAY SLIP DONE
• INTO FILM MAKING HAVE A FILM ALREADY TO MY NAME. HAVE ACTED IN ONE OR 2 FILMS
• A PROUD FARMER WITH A FARMING LAND,
• HAVE A COMPUTER TRAINING INSTITUTE
• WORKING ON MY OWN TV SHOW

IamOpemipo:
Hi peeps, pls I need advice on the following concerning document for visitation intereview:

+how much balance wld be enuff to have in my statement of account, will 600k be okay, as i'm goin for a wedding of 3dys and will be spendin 100dols per nite in a specified hotel by the couple..

+secondly is Letter of invitation by the groom(my cousin) necessary since he aiidy gave me the original wedding IV

+i dnt wanna book/pay for an hotel b4 my visa is granted, hope this wnt raise a red flag..

Thanks in adv

Cc: seyewest vozkini ladyguinivere justwise

You have to understand that your ties is assessed by your circumstances as a whole. If one tells u for egs that 8000k is sufficent and you go to borrow and keep that amount in your account, is that a TRUE representation of your circumstance? No.
So the vo adjudges you on everything about you. That is why statements are RARELY looked at.
As for I'd and iv, you can decide to carry it if it gives you confidence. That does not contribute to your ties.

segee77:
please i don't understand you, can you brake it down please. Thanks

Try to understand one thing American's don't joke with Family... Now here you are trying to tell a CO that your wife is always busy and you are going to meet some old time friend who is a chic and it's a solo vacation for you...
Hahaha I can't even complete my laughter even if you earned 2Million a month, if you met a moral CO who values family your application would be turned down due to your reason for visiting the US ... It seems like a casual fling, a waste of funds which shouldn't be the priority of a man with your profile... Don't you get it?

optimusprime2:

Try to understand one thing American's don't joke with Family... Now here you are trying to tell a CO that your wife is always busy and you are going to meet some old time friend who is a chic and it's a solo vacation for you...
Hahaha I can't even complete my laughter even if you earned 2Million a month, if you met a moral CO who values family your application would be turned down due to your reason for visiting the US ... It seems like a casual fling, a waste of funds which shouldn't be the priority of a man with your profile... Don't you get it?

Thanks. Point taking, I will go with my family next time. Thanks

decentmother1:
HELLOOOOO GOD BLESS ALL THE ACTIVE& MEANINGFULL CONTRIBUTORS THAT HAS BEEN HELPING TO PEOPLE

PLEASE I NEED EXPERT URGENT AND DETAILED ADVICE

MY Brother who bears the same surname with me, has been in USA for above 20 years, We have not seen but do talk on phone and email, He is Married to an America woman, with kids for more than 10years She also bears my surname. Now the america wife wanted me to come and visit, some years ago(2009 precisely) when i have not seen a trend like this she sent me an invitation letter and Affidavit of support to the USA Embassy Lagos and a copy to my email, but i did not follow it up them,as i was busy looking for job.(LoL) could not bear the Visa Fee... Now She is inviting me again, I have not travel out of Nigeria before, as a matter of fact i just want to go and do another International passport... Please I NEED TO KNOW WHAT MY CHANCES ARE:
1. WHAT DOES MY SISTER INLAW NEEDS TO SEND TO ME AGAIN
2. DO I NEED HER PASSPORT DATA PAGE
3. DO I NEED AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT.. WHAT IS THE USE PLEASE
4. PLEASE ADVICE ME .. HOPE THE FIRST DOCUMENT SHE SENT TO USA LAGOS WILL NOT BE A PROBLEM
5. WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO GO VISITING

• SEE MY CREDENTIALS BELOW

• I AM A MAN OF 35 , MARRIED, AND BLESSED WITH A CHILD,
A GRDUATE,
• WORKS IN MY BUSHINESS AND RECEIVED 90K PER MONTH,.. I CAN GET PAY SLIP DONE
• INTO FILM MAKING HAVE A FILM ALREADY TO MY NAME. HAVE ACTED IN ONE OR 2 FILMS
• A PROUD FARMER WITH A FARMING LAND,
• HAVE A COMPUTER TRAINING INSTITUTE
• WORKING ON MY OWN TV SHOW

Even if you're accompanied to the consulate with your oyinbo in-law, her status as citizen won't influence the decision of the visa officer.

So forget about the "affidavit of support and other documents she sent to the consulate. It won't work.

(i) You do not need a copy of her passport.
(ii)You do not need any affidavit of support.
(iii)The invitation letter is inconsequential.
(iv)You can apply at any time when you've pencilled down and critically analysed your strong ties to your home country.
(v)You do not need any document from her to attend the interview, all you need to get the visa is convince the visa officer that you will return back to your family and job at the end of your visit.

And why can't your brother invite you? Why must it be your in-law? Don't tell us he's been living in the US illegally for 20years.

To avoid a visa denial. You must convince the visa officer of the following.

That you're travelling for a legitimate purpose permitted by the visa category you wish to apply for.

That your financial situation is such that you can afford the trip without having to seek unauthorised employment in the house US.

I'll advise that you work on your strong ties, as the law places a burden of proof on you to prove that you have strong ties in your country that will compel you to leave the US at the end of your temporary stay. Actually, there is no standard definition for ‘Strong Ties.’ What constitutes strong ties will differ from country to country, city to city, and individual to individual. "Ties" are the various aspects of your life that bind you to your country of residence: your family and social relationships, employment, and possessions. Some examples of ‘ties’ can be family, a job or business, a house, a bank account, and investments. Each person's situation is different.

Consular officers are trained and are ware of this diversity. During the visa interview they consider professional, social, cultural and other factors each person presents.

As part of your strong ties, follow this thread like your life depends on it. Make sure you open it daily. It works like magic.

LadyGuinivere:

Nwanne it sounds funny bu true na! If I no fit to kuku build upstair for ma family wen I de alive, if ma dead body build e no bad na? Lol! God forbid sha!

lol...abi o

toitoi:
I got a price of 695k forJune on quatar. 2adults and 1 infants.

That's cool but is the infant below 2? You know kids under 2 fly free and mine is above 2. Another reason i might be having price issue is i'm going to Colombus. I need to land in a major airport in the US, maybe New York or Chicago and fly to Colombus and the price is also included.

toitoi:
I got a price of 695k forJune on quatar. 2adults and 1 infants.

I AM LOOKING FOR A GOOD PRICE FOR 1 ADULT THIS April. Suggestions are welcome