abujaniv:
Hello Princekkb,

The U.S. does not stamp passports when someone exits the country. There is no need to worry, just ensure that you declare on your application the correct duration of stay in the U.S. for all of your trips.

Regards,

Abuja NIV

abujaniv:
Hello Tamamo.
If you had been found 6c1 (material misrepresentation), the visa officer would have informed you and given you a document explaining the ineligibility. The key word here is "material", did you utter a falsehood to gain a visa benefit? Explain the time discrepancy at your interview, and it shouldn't be an issue.
Regards,
Abuja NIV

gloriaJ1:
Hello Abuja NIN,
Please I want to know why a b1 b2 US visa application will be denied without any explanation. Only a pink slip was handed us without even going through any document. I have been very confused since morning. When I asked why the refusal, she said "today's application cannot be appealed". We have never applied for a US visa before. We have kids my hubby has travelled to other places. We are going for a graduation ceremony in December. Please can we reapply immediately or just forget about it.

abujaniv:
Hello gloriaJ1.
unfortunately some honest and qualified people get screened out along the way.
Best regards,
Abuja NIV

princekkb:


Thanks @Abujaniv.

Kindly direct further sir. I submitted a dropbox application for myself and got a mail to the effect that my passport was ready for collection last week. Got into Lagos and picked up two evenings ago. However my previous visa got cancelled without prejudice but not yet renewed. In the package received was my International passport and the below ATTACHED paper/letter from the Consulate. I however do not know what documents to come along with as none of the boxes in the letter was marked or ticked to guide. is this the norm, or is there a way to know what should have been ticked?
Noticed from my dashboard on the cgi website that i can schedule a follow-up interview but don't know what to come to the interview with. All i have been able to think of as at now is proof of my having exited the US at the time I stated on my DS160 form so submitted in form of my flight ticket and boarding pass. Just don't know if this is all I need to come to the interview with or maybe not even it at all. Thanks for your response

Kezyforsy:
Hello V.O

Great work you're doing here. please just a quick one. I am Nigerian and I hold a Nigerian passport, however my last b1/b2 2years visa which has just expired was issued in the uk while I was in uni, can I renew it here in Nigeria using the dropbox?

shina88:
Hello VO,

I released I omitted my middle name when I submitted the DS160 but correctly filled my last and first names. What is the implication of this as I schedule for interview this Friday 16th September.

Can this be corrected and can I still go ahead to attend the interview even with this

Thanks for your guide

damoche64:
Hello VO,
Can I chose Abuja for interview while Lagos is on my DS 160 form although I have read on visa FAQ but just need to be sure before I book appointment?
Regards.

Saint316:
Hello @abujaniv,

I have an aunt who came for interview with her 2 kids. All went well and she was told it would be ready in two days. She was unable to wait due to her job, so she instructed for it to be collected on her behalf while she travelled back to her station.

Her two kids passport with visas were ready but hers has not been ready till date. At first she was not worried as she could track it on her own online but she is currently worried because it is two weeks now with n result nor response and she can no longer trace her details online. calls has been made on the help line but no meaning response. They all keep saying the same thing 'KEEP TRACKING ONLINE' even when they have been informed that her details n longer appears when tracked.

Kindly advise on what to do as she is very worried.

xvictore:
Hi,
I applied for a US Visa appointment for my parents, I did my Dad's first and while booking the appointment, I was asked for my mom's info. So I booked a group appointment. Do I still need to book an appointment seperatly for my Mom? And do they have to both show up on the day of the interview? Thank you.

softfirre:
Hello VO,

I have just scheduled a regular appointment and I do not wish to apply for an expedited appointment because I do not qualify.

How can I reschedule my appointment to an earlier date when this is the warning message I see please?

If you cancel this appointment, then you will have exceeded the limit of appointments cancelled, and will not be able to schedule another appointment until another MRV fee has been paid.

Regards

Softfirre.

kayayo0211:
Hi everyone, I applied for US business visa twice and i was denied the two times. My question is can i apply for visiting visa with my wife or should i apply for visiting visa alone

Thanks in anticipation.

bimbotek:
Hi VO,
Is there any chance in the world that a US military personnel would invite his married and employed sister to witness his wedding and this visa application is denied despite having a letter of invitation and a wedding invite and also notifying the US consulate in Nigeria of his intention to invite his sister down to the US.

I am kind of confused.

oparahchi:
Good day Abuja NIV.....I sincerely appreciate the time taken to enlighten some of us on some specifics as It relates to getting a visa.

However I have very specific questions and would be glad to get answers.

I met a girl (an American citizen) in January of this year. She resides in Georgia and is friends with my elder brother who lives in the US. She works with Delta airlines and has frequent flights to Lagos (some of which is now because of me). So on one of her flights to Lagos (in January) I went to see her after my elder brother had told her about me. We became cordial friends and in the shortest time we started dating. She flies to Lagos on an average of once a week and sometimes twice a week so she could get an opportunity to see me. Our relationship is rather serious and not founded on any scheming or gimmicks. Last month I went to Ghana for an event hosted by her family. I met her dad, her mom, her son and most family members who had flown in to Ghana for the event (a vegan/vegetarian community event setup by her dad who had lived in Ghana for some years). By the way all her family members are Americans.

However my girlfriend has been on my neck to apply for at least a tourist visa so I could come spend some time with her in the US too since she's always flying to Nigeria (working with delta airlines though). She has also suggested that she will come with me to the embassy once I schedule an appointment. So my questions goes thus;

1) is there a possibility she would be allowed into the embassy with me (even though she's a citizen) for an interview if I apply for a tourist visa ?

2) what are the chances of getting a tourist visa based on the fact we are dating to enable us spend time together too cos our relationship is very genuine?

3) we thought about actually getting married and applying for a K1 visa, but seeing everything is genuine we don't want to rush into marriage (we are still understanding each other) cos of a visa. Please kindly advice on what to do . What is the best approach to getting a visa to enable spend holidays with her. By the way I work with a construction company in Lagos.

Thank you in anticipation of a feedback.

Kind regards.

abujaniv:
Hello softfirre. I don't read any ambiguity in that warning message.

abujaniv:
Hello oparahchi,
Having an American girlfriend/boyfriend does not make you more or less qualified for a tourist visa. We don't discuss "chances" for visas on this forum--it's about qualifications. We only interview family relations together, so although it's likely she could enter the Embassy (for American citizens services, for example) she would not accompany you for the interview. Getting a K1 visa to visit the US is not an appropriate use of that visa, so we would never recommend that.