Dear VO,
Please I need your advice, I applied for a B1/B2 visa to visit my sister in law that resides in the U.S. and also vacation with my husband, he got his U.S. visa 3 days ago. My appointment has been scheduled for 26th April but what really bothers me is that I reside here in Nigeria,i am a baker and my husband in Canada is on his work permit, he is my sponsor and I might be asked why am not applying for a Canadian visa. My answer is, I will be applying for a Spousal Open Work Permit very soon and it would take 4-5 months to process, and I feel getting this visa would be an opportunity for me to spend a little time with my husband. I just need to have an idea on other questions I might be asked based on this issue.

Dear VO,

Like I said, I won the DV lottery so my purpose of travel was very clear. I still do not understand why I was denied visa even though I met the minimum educational requirment. I wrote petitions to your office but always got the same reply that the interviewers decision cannot be reversed. I think that is a very wrong impression to assume that your officers are perfect or always correct in their decisions or maybe they do not have any form of supervision. I will prefer a robot interviews me next time not a human being.

boladan:
Dear VO,
Please I need your advice, I applied for a B1/B2 visa to visit my sister in law that resides in the U.S. and also vacation with my husband, he got his U.S. visa 3 days ago. My appointment has been scheduled for 26th April but what really bothers me is that I reside here in Nigeria,i am a baker and my husband in Canada is on his work permit, he is my sponsor and I might be asked why am not applying for a Canadian visa. My answer is, I will be applying for a Spousal Open Work Permit very soon and it would take 4-5 months to process, and I feel getting this visa would be an opportunity for me to spend a little time with my husband. I just need to have an idea on other questions I might be asked based on this issue.

Hello boladan,

You will be asked the same types of questions as all applicants and you must show that you have strong ties to Nigeria, have a legitimate purpose of travel and can afford it.

Regards,
Nigeria NIV Team

Hello Nairaland -

We are having a Google Hangout on April 26, 2016 at 3:00 pm to talk about the student visa process. Join us then for even more information!

Did you know there are almost 10,000 Nigerians currently studying in the United States? They make up one of the largest groups of foreign students and the largest from Africa. Want to learn more about how to become one of them? Then join our live Google Hangout on Tuesday, April 26th at 3pm to ask your question about school applications, student visas, and about what it’s really like to study in America. Rufai Oseni of Inspiration FM will facilitate a discussion with American Visa Officers, EducationUSA, and Nigerian students in the United States.

You can join the discussion 26/04 at 3pm at the following link: http:///23E784Y or check out our new Nairaland thread at https://www.nairaland.com/2991174/u.s-student-visa-f1-m1

Regards,
Student Visa Team

Chyko02:
Dear VO,

Like I said, I won the DV lottery so my purpose of travel was very clear. I still do not understand why I was denied visa even though I met the minimum educational requirment. I wrote petitions to your office but always got the same reply that the interviewers decision cannot be reversed. I think that is a very wrong impression to assume that your officers are perfect or always correct in their decisions or maybe they do not have any form of supervision. I will prefer a robot interviews me next time not a human being.

Hello Chyko02,

We cannot respond to questions or comments on specific cases.

Regards,
Nigeria NIV Team

Dear VO,
In 2006 i applied for us student visa but was refuse.
But my passport then shows 1985 which was not correct due to the misleading information provided by my guidian but now on the Ecowas passport my age shows 1982. Now am planing to visit the state for a brother wedding how can i correct that in the us embassy because initially i did finger print in 2006.

dear vo

i recently submitted my drop box confirmation letter and passport at the Abuja dhl office for visa renewal. my visa expired December last year. the processing time is 4-10 working days. as of today we are at 15 working days. i traveled 3 times to the US with my last Visa

this is what i get when i track my passport "There is no status update available for the passport number submitted"

i have physically checked at the dhl office and they confirm that my passport is not ready.

what can cause this delay?

dear vo,
good morning, i was in us embassy yesterday with my family, my first daughter and my wife have been to south Africa two years ago but i and my 7months old baby haven't travel out of the country.
between us and vo
vo- good morning
me and my wife- morning
vo- why are you going to us
both of us- i said we are visiting my wife uncle and my wife said we are visiting his uncle. we answered together
vo- busy checking our passport, later he faced the system typing for like 10mins, during that time i was looking at white paper taught he will give us, the white man brought out the blue paper, i was sucked. most painful thing is that this man asked us only one question. pls can u tell me what happen. just want to know cos am not ready to reapply for now. we have good job in this country. just want to now why the guy swallowed our visa fees. thanks

I have just gotten an invitation to attend a wedding of my aunt's daughter in the USA ,I am being invited by my aunt with my families including my 7month old baby. So I need an advise on the papers to present and possible or likely questions to asked me.the wedding will hold by July . Please when is the best time to book an appointment for the interview ..thanks

please, my passport was issued 22cd Dec 2011, ought to expire 21st Dec 2016. meanwhile, a US Citizen friend(self-employed with standard income, own a house etc) wants to sponsor my trip to visit her in US with Form I-134. First, unfortunately, i lost my job last friday. Second, i want to ask if might favorably be considered at the embassy for visa due to the short time expiration date left on the passport?

please, i need your response comment.

thanks folks

Hello V.O.
I intend travelling in Sept. Can I enter the name of the hotel I intend to stay in as my U.S contact.
Another question, there doesn't seem to be the travel history section on my DS160 form, just US travel history in particular.
Many thanks.

Hello NIV Team, I am so proud of you guys and how active your trend is. We are getting no response on the IV forum and would want to request that you help speak with your colleagues to please respond to us, to enable us prevent taking response from just anyone.

We want to be sure that forum is still active or a new one that the public is not aware of has been opened

Your urgent attention/action would be appreciated.

Thank you

Hello Nairaland,

Did you know there are almost 5,000 universities and colleges in the United States? Choosing among them, completing school applications, and getting a student visa can seem like a daunting process to many. Let us make it easier for you! EducationUSA, American Visa Officers, and Nigerians students in the U.S. are here to help! We’ll discuss these processes—and about what it’s really like to study in America—on Tuesday, April 26th at 3 pm via a live Google Hangout facilitated by Rufai Oseni of Inspiration FM. Join us then at the following link: http:///23E784Y

You can also visit our new thread at https://www.nairaland.com/2991174/u.s-student-visa-f1-m1/1#44720544 for more information about studying in the U.S.

Regards,
Nigeria NIV Team

christyox:
Hello NIV Team, I am so proud of you guys and how active your trend is. We are getting no response on the IV forum and would want to request that you help speak with your colleagues to please respond to us, to enable us prevent taking response from just anyone.

We want to be sure that forum is still active or a new one that the public is not aware of has been opened

Your urgent attention/action would be appreciated.

Thank you

Hello christyox,

Thanks for your comment. That forum has been put on hold, but we hope to get it back up and running in the future. In the meantime, please visit the U.S. Mission page at http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/immigrant_visas.html for more details on the IV process.

Regards,
Nigeria NIV Team

birg84:
Hello V.O.
I intend travelling in Sept. Can I enter the name of the hotel I intend to stay in as my U.S contact.
Another question, there doesn't seem to be the travel history section on my DS160 form, just US travel history in particular.
Many thanks.

Hello birg84,

We cannot give specific advice on how to fill out your forms.

Regards,
Nigeria Visa Team

Savvybrown:
please, my passport was issued 22cd Dec 2011, ought to expire 21st Dec 2016. meanwhile, a US Citizen friend(self-employed with standard income, own a house etc) wants to sponsor my trip to visit her in US with Form I-134. First, unfortunately, i lost my job last friday. Second, i want to ask if might favorably be considered at the embassy for visa due to the short time expiration date left on the passport?

please, i need your response comment.

thanks folks

Hello Savvybrown,

Your passport needs to have at least 6 months of validity left in order to enter the U.S.

Regards,
Nigeria Visa Team

Sayfolksy:
I have just gotten an invitation to attend a wedding of my aunt's daughter in the USA ,I am being invited by my aunt with my families including my 7month old baby. So I need an advise on the papers to present and possible or likely questions to asked me.the wedding will hold by July . Please when is the best time to book an appointment for the interview ..thanks

Hello Sayfolksy,

We recommend you book early for an appointment. You do not need any documents - the officers rarely look at documents. You will need to convince the officer that you have strong ties to Nigeria.

Regards,
Nigeria Visa Team

tiwatowa:
dear vo,
good morning, i was in us embassy yesterday with my family, my first daughter and my wife have been to south Africa two years ago but i and my 7months old baby haven't travel out of the country.
between us and vo
vo- good morning
me and my wife- morning
vo- why are you going to us
both of us- i said we are visiting my wife uncle and my wife said we are visiting his uncle. we answered together
vo- busy checking our passport, later he faced the system typing for like 10mins, during that time i was looking at white paper taught he will give us, the white man brought out the blue paper, i was sucked. most painful thing is that this man asked us only one question. pls can u tell me what happen. just want to know cos am not ready to reapply for now. we have good job in this country. just want to now why the guy swallowed our visa fees. thanks

Hello tiwatowa,

We cannot provide guidance on specific cases, but do encourage you to apply again.

Regards,
Nigeria Visa Team

yuspy:
dear vo

i recently submitted my drop box confirmation letter and passport at the Abuja dhl office for visa renewal. my visa expired December last year. the processing time is 4-10 working days. as of today we are at 15 working days. i traveled 3 times to the US with my last Visa

this is what i get when i track my passport "There is no status update available for the passport number submitted"

i have physically checked at the dhl office and they confirm that my passport is not ready.

what can cause this delay?

Hello yuspy,

There are many systems issues that can cause delays. We recommend you email AbujaNIV@state.gov and inquiry specifically about your case.

Regards,
Nigeria NIV Team

I have filled the new DS 160 updated the ustraveldocs about it but not heard from them.

My interview is Tuesday.

Please do you have the phone contact?

kuguaye2009:
Dear VO,
In 2006 i applied for us student visa but was refuse.
But my passport then shows 1985 which was not correct due to the misleading information provided by my guidian but now on the Ecowas passport my age shows 1982. Now am planing to visit the state for a brother wedding how can i correct that in the us embassy because initially i did finger print in 2006.

Hello kuguaye2009,

You will need to explain the differences in dates of birth to the officer during your interview.

Regards,
Nigeria NIV Team

Good afternoon Dear VO,

I am pregnant, got all the necessary documentation for a b1/b2 visa and declared my intention to give birth in the states. My question is the letter i got from the gyn/obs and hospital in the USA has my Marital name because that was the name i gave them (unknowingly) but my passport is still in my Maiden name cos i cldnt go to Abuja due to my condition. Though i stated in my DS 160 form that i have other name. I also have my change of name and wedding certificate. Does this pose a threat? Thank you

Teefs:
Good afternoon Dear VO,

I am pregnant, got all the necessary documentation for a b1/b2 visa and declared my intention to give birth in the states. My question is the letter i got from the gyn/obs and hospital in the USA has my Marital name because that was the name i gave them (unknowingly) but my passport is still in my Maiden name cos i cldnt go to Abuja due to my condition. Though i stated in my DS 160 form that i have other name. I also have my change of name and wedding certificate. Does this pose a threat? Thank you

Hello Teefs,

We appreciate your transparency about your purpose of travel. Please just let the officer know about the difference in name during your interview.

Regards,
Nigeria NIV Team

Good day dear VO

Please advise me, whilst filling out my US visitor's visa form, a section there asks information about my spouse. He's in Canada and I've applied for Canadian visit visa twice (once before wedding and once after wedding), unfortunately I was refused on both occasions. Now will the fact that my husband is in Canada be a disadvantage for my US visit visa application? Will the VO think I won't return to Nigeria seeing that we do not have any kids yet and we do not have landed properties yet?

Goodday all
Please, I was denied visa in 2013. Can remember the basis of denial. I told the VO that I was visiting my husband who is on student visa. I remember stating a diff salary from what was filled in d DS 160 form.

Can I reapply? If I can, do I stand a chance of getting a visa? Won't the VO reffer to the reason why I was denied the last time?

epudomij:
Good day dear VO

Please advise me, whilst filling out my US visitor's visa form, a section there asks information about my spouse. He's in Canada and I've applied for Canadian visit visa twice (once before wedding and once after wedding), unfortunately I was refused on both occasions. Now will the fact that my husband is in Canada be a disadvantage for my US visit visa application? Will the VO think I won't return to Nigeria seeing that we do not have any kids yet and we do not have landed properties yet?

Hello epudomij,

You will be asked about your ties to Nigeria, of which there are many that qualify. Be honest and upfront with the officer about your work, travel and your family situation.

Regards,
Nigeria NIV Team

Ayabola:
Goodday all
Please, I was denied visa in 2013. Can remember the basis of denial. I told the VO that I was visiting my husband who is on student visa. I remember stating a diff salary from what was filled in d DS 160 form.

Can I reapply? If I can, do I stand a chance of getting a visa? Won't the VO reffer to the reason why I was denied the last time?

Hello Ayabola,

Each application is treated as a fresh start. However, the officer will be able to see all previous cases and may ask questions about your last interview. You must convince the officer that you have strong ties to Nigeria.

Regards,
Nigeria NIV Team

Hello Nairaland,

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Check out our Student Visa Niaraland thread today at https://www.nairaland.com/2991174/u.s-student-visa-f1-m1

Regards,
Nigerian NIV Team