Let me burst your bubbles...I am just 27, not married, no travel history...but my visa was approved on 10th f april...though I was asked if I was married but d VO dint lay emphasis on it...you guys overrate this marriage thing! I witnessed a number of married ppl being denied...marriage is a good tie but not a determining factor like you make it look

Exodus1:
@Beautyaddy dont get me wrong Ooooo
what am saying is that when am interviewer looks at your paper , he see say you are not married , your age is lets say 25 -30
and you are not married , you your self look at that age bracket , that age is young , you can travel on b1/b2 visa , get there meet a lady
marry , change your status , apply for immigrant visa using DS-260 .. NOW that right there is their fear if you are within that age bracket
Now look at the same age bracket and now the person is married , automatically you cant go through the process i just mentioned , if they give the visa and you get there and say you divorce your wife and marry another woman over there, believe me 99.9 of those kind of cases usually get denied they dont even go through at the NVC.

what am saying is that when am interviewer looks at your paper , he see say you are not married , your age is lets say 25 -30
and you are not married , you your self look at that age bracket , that age is young , you can travel on b1/b2 visa , get there meet a lady marry , change your status , apply for immigrant visa using DS-260 .. NOW that right there is their fear if you are within that age bracket

This happens but singles get approved every single day. The determination is not only your marital status there are other factors that the VO looks at.

Now look at the same age bracket and now the person is married , automatically automatically ke? I will see this as your opinion and respect it.[/b]
you cant go through the process i just mentioned , if they give the visa and you get there and say you divorce your wife and marry another woman over there, believe me [b]99.9 ?? Huhhhhh Now, show us how you arrived at this statistics because it is very WRONG. So it is just your neigbour or a friend or colleague that is that 1 % that scaled through?? I can tell you for free people that got their stay through this means. Even tho, I see it as deceitful and wrong. of those kind of cases usually get denied they dont even go through at the NVC. This your submission does not reflect the reality on ground at all. On this thread alone, calculate how many singles that have been granted visas. Them Boku. One even applied with 70/80k salary and she got it. Tell me, what tie she get??

Aswear, una chop belle full come get mb. Argument when dem don put to bed since na em one person create academic discussion ..m
Una dooh!

Exodus1:

MARRIAGE IS A STRONG TIE , EVEN A KEY FACTOR
YOU ARE 24, NOT MARRIED , ARE YOU SPONSORING YOUR SELF? AM 100% SURE NO
SO YOUR PARENTS OR FAMILY MEMBERS SPONSORING YOU SO THEIR CREDIBILITY/ACCOUNT WILL BE CONSIDERED NOT YOURS
BUT FOR MARRIED AND MORE GROWN (AGE WISE) PEOPLE LIKE LETS SAY 30YERS
IF YOU ARE MARRIED THERES A 99.9% CHANCES YOU WILL BE BACK.
DEPENDING ON THE INTERVIEWER JUDGMENT HE OR SHE MIGHT DESIDE TO LOOK INTO OTHER DOCUMENTS YOU PRESENT
IF NOT SATISFIED THEN THERES A 100% CHANCES YOU WILL BE ASKED TO RE APPLY ANOTHER TIME
SIMPLE , HAVE SEEN LOTS OF MARRIED COUPLES DENIED AND LOTS GOT THE VISA , IT ALL DEPENDS ON THE DOCUMENTS YOU ARE PRESENTING , BUT I TELL YOU AS A MARRIED PERSON YOU HAVE AN EDGE OVER EVERY SINGLE PERSONS STANDING IN LINE TO TALK TO AN INTERVIEWER , I UNDERSTAND COMPOSURE ADDS TO IT AND THE LIST GOES ON AND ON........

I will say this again, Marriage is NOT a strong tie neither is it a key Factor. They can consider it but it does not hold the determining factor of you getting your visa or not. Do you know how many families that wore the same Ankara with their kids and were still denied. Just by looking at you, your travel history and composure to answer questions the VO already knows whether you are getting your Visa or not. Been married does not put you at an advantage over any single person. The chances are 50/50. It's just like saying 'wearing suits puts you at advantage over those wearing jeans'.

The VO only asked me, 'why haven't you renewed your visa in 2years , of which I replied that I was finishing up with school and NYSC, the second question was 'you are an Hse manager, you are so small, how do you get people to listen to you', and I told him, 'I put up a mean face and start yelling I am your boss, when I notice they are not taking me seriously', he didn't even allow me finish, was laughing and passed me the white paper'
And for your information, I am paying myself for my trip. There are 24year olds that have their shit together and can afford stuffs themselves.

iyaaliyah:
what am saying is that when am interviewer looks at your paper , he see say you are not married , your age is lets say 25 -30
and you are not married , you your self look at that age bracket , that age is young , you can travel on b1/b2 visa , get there meet a lady marry , change your status , apply for immigrant visa using DS-260 .. NOW that right there is their fear if you are within that age bracket

This happens but singles get approved every single day. The determination is not only your marital status there are other factors that the VO looks at.

Now look at the same age bracket and now the person is married , automatically automatically ke? I will see this as your opinion and respect it.[/b]
you cant go through the process i just mentioned , if they give the visa and you get there and say you divorce your wife and marry another woman over there, believe me [b]99.9 ?? Huhhhhh Now, show us how you arrived at this statistics because it is very WRONG. So it is just your neigbour or a friend or colleague that is that 1 % that scaled through?? I can tell you for free people that got their stay through this means. Even tho, I see it as deceitful and wrong. of those kind of cases usually get denied they dont even go through at the NVC. This your submission does not reflect the reality on ground at all. On this thread alone, calculate how many singles that have been granted visas. Them Boku. One even applied with 70/80k salary and she got it. Tell me, what tie she get??

You are so spot on. My last interview it was even singles that were getting it any how than the married folks.

I was 24 when I attended my first solo US interview...I was very single with no intention of getting married.

The issue of marriage did not come up once....visa was approved.

Greetings, great minds. I've been a silent reader here for quite sometime. Nice job y'all are doing. Thumbs up. Please I need an advice. I applied for NIV visa sometime last year... and here goes the transcript:
VO: how are u
Me: very fine, and u
VO: good
VO: Where and why are u travelling to the states?
VO: Houston, texas. To visit my uncle
VO: what does he do for a living
Me: he's a business man
VO: Where in Houston does he reside?
Me: he lives......
VO: have u travelled b4
Me: yes...sa. also my birth country ( but i've also travelled to Benin republic with a car dealer where I bought my car. My passport wasn't stamped at the time so I couldn't state it as part of my travel history. Don't knw if it was the right thing to do)
Vo: Where do u wrk
Me: I wrk at....as....
VO: u married
Me: yes..with two kids
VO: what does ur wife do for a living
Me: she's a medical doctor
Vo: why are u not travelling with her.
Me: because she's working; and taking care of the kids for school. Only travelling for 2wks.
VO: Am sorry....u can reapply.

So please don't know what went wrong. now my leave is coming up nxt month and I want to reapply. wifey is 4mnths pregnant .
1. Should I apply with her?
2. I don't know if my uncle is eligible to invite someone or not, since he hasn't before though he's a LPR. Should I use him again as my purpose Or go for a vacation and book for hotel even if am travelling alone? since I can ft the bills.
3. I've got a conference on my profession in the states I can attend since it falls the same period with my leave. Can I use that as my key purpose?
NB: I have no intention or whatsoever not to return back after my stay. I've got a perfect job here and I love my country that I don't intend settling somewhere else.
Please ur advice is kindly needed. I'll really appreciate. Thanks

Pls Guys My Dad And I Are Traveling For My Uncle Wedding(my Dad's Brother Wedding) In Texas, I Just Graduated And Awaiting Service(nysc) While My Dad Is A Technician With Amf Facilities. D Truth Is That My Dad Earn Less Than 60k A Month Bt His Other Brother That Stay And Work In New York Said He Will Sponsor Us. Now My Ques

1. Can I Use Nysc As A Tie?
2.My Father Younger Broda Is The One Sponsoring Us,does My Dad Stil Need His Statement Of Acct?
3.Am 25 And My Dads 60 And We Have No Travel Xperience,except Ghana By Road?
4.Pls Rate Our Chances Of Getting It.
Thank U All

Hailings...

1. Must the onward flight (or means of transport) from new york to one's final destination be a return ticket?

2. Can one book an onward flight to the final destination a day after landing at the POE? My contact person informed me that 'based on logistics'
the only flight available from NYC to my final destination leaves about 3hrs after I land, and of cuz i wouldn't meet up.
The only other flight is the following day.
Thus, would having an onward ticket up to 24hrs after landing at the POE create problems for me at the POE?

3. Asides Greyhound, are there other reputable bus services one can utilize (considering this option if staying back in NYC for long would raise
problems for me at the POE)

Thanks.

Don't reapply yet. Have a heart to heart chat with your uncle, on how he got into the US. After that plan a trip to the US, with your wife and kids. Take them to the US Embassy for a visa interview, one year from now, so you won't look desperate. I hope your wife, that's a medical doctor can explain what she does, because that will be asked of her.
No documents needed apart from your Nigerian passport, ds-160 confirmation page and the appointment paper.
If you don't appear with your wife and kids, you won't get that visa. That VO is thinking something is fishy- again ask your uncle how he got into the US.

samclnt:
Greetings, great minds. I've been a silent reader here for quite sometime. Nice job y'all are doing. Thumbs up. Please I need an advice. I applied for NIV visa sometime last year... and here goes the transcript:
VO: how are u
Me: very fine, and u
VO: good
VO: Where and why are u travelling to the states?
VO: Houston, texas. To visit my uncle
VO: what does he do for a living
Me: he's a business man
VO: Where in Houston does he reside?
Me: he lives......
VO: have u travelled b4
Me: yes...sa. also my birth country ( but i've also travelled to Benin republic with a car dealer where I bought my car. My passport wasn't stamped at the time so I couldn't state it as part of my travel history. Don't knw if it was the right thing to do)
Vo: Where do u wrk
Me: I wrk at....as....
VO: u married
Me: yes..with two kids
VO: what does ur wife do for a living
Me: she's a medical doctor
Vo: why are u not travelling with her.
Me: because she's working; and taking care of the kids for school. Only travelling for 2wks.
VO: Am sorry....u can reapply.

So please don't know what went wrong. now my leave is coming up nxt month and I want to reapply. wifey is 4mnths pregnant .
1. Should I apply with her?
2. I don't know if my uncle is eligible to invite someone or not, since he hasn't before though he's a LPR. Should I use him again as my purpose Or go for a vacation and book for hotel even if am travelling alone? since I can ft the bills.
3. I've got a conference on my profession in the states I can attend since it falls the same period with my leave. Can I use that as my key purpose?
NB: I have no intention or whatsoever not to return back after my stay. I've got a perfect job here and I love my country that I don't intend settling somewhere else.
Please ur advice is kindly needed. I'll really appreciate. Thanks

You never got back to us, how your trip to the UK went as per transit visa.

getostar:
Hailings...

1. Must the onward flight (or means of transport) from new york to one's final destination be a return ticket?

2. Can one book an onward flight to the final destination a day after landing at the POE? My contact person informed me that 'based on logistics'
the only flight available from NYC to my final destination leaves about 3hrs after I land, and of cuz i wouldn't meet up.
The only other flight is the following day.
Thus, would having an onward ticket up to 24hrs after landing at the POE create problems for me at the POE?

3. Asides Greyhound, are there other reputable bus services one can utilize (considering this option if staying back in NYC for long would raise
problems for me at the POE)

Thanks.

Sorry you don't currently qualify, feel free to apply at any time. Build your strong ties.

esteeino13:
Pls Guys My Dad And I Are Traveling For My Uncle Wedding(my Dad's Brother Wedding) In Texas, I Just Graduated And Awaiting Service(nysc) While My Dad Is A Technician With Amf Facilities. D Truth Is That My Dad Earn Less Than 60k A Month Bt His Other Brother That Stay And Work In New York Said He Will Sponsor Us. Now My Ques

1. Can I Use Nysc As A Tie?
2.My Father Younger Broda Is The One Sponsoring Us,does My Dad Stil Need His Statement Of Acct?
3.Am 25 And My Dads 60 And We Have No Travel Xperience,except Ghana By Road?
4.Pls Rate Our Chances Of Getting It.
Thank U All

OmoBendel24:


Someone did, there is.... Search for it, start from page 0!

Hmm, a lot has changed here, or it's just so different here. Way back in the DV section, so much love there. Thank you OmonBendel or whatever the name is.

KaptainAfrika:
Sorry you don't currently qualify, feel free to apply at any time. Build your strong ties.

what Other Options Do I Have.Cuz I Wan Go O..I Hv Seen N Heard Of Students That Got Approvd.

KaptainAfrika:
You never got back to us, how your trip to the UK went as per transit visa.

no transit visa required.
the agent simply wanted me to use them in getting a UK visa - to ease the trip.

KaptainAfrika:
You never got back to us, how your trip to the UK went as per transit visa.

Me and my wife didn't book any onward flight to our destination (Tennessee), though, it was asked at the POE by cbp (Washington DC). We traveled by road through mega bus (more or less like greyhound) from Union station Washington to Tennessee.

As in, right now, you don't have anything tying you back to Nigeria. In my opinion bro. Students who have gotten tourist visa, have some form of strong tie to Nigeria in the eyes of the VO.
No work. Still in school. Financially dependent.

esteeino13:
what Other Options Do I Have.Cuz I Wan Go O..I Hv Seen N Heard Of Students That Got Approvd.

Good People,
Please. I need direction on how to schedule appointments for 2 kids (age 2 and 5). Father and Mother have valid visas (not expiring soon) already.

Thanks

esteeino13:
what Other Options Do I Have.Cuz I Wan Go O..I Hv Seen N Heard Of Students That Got Approvd.

Go and apply na. If you want to, go ahead. The VO is the one that will let you know finally.

But some unsolicited advice;
1. Read the thread. See examples of what the vos consider ties. Evaluate yourself . Then if you feel you stand a chance, apply.
2. You do not tell the vo what you will 'use as a tie'. They evaluate you based on all your info.
Finally, this nysc you are relying on... Its a one year programme right? That one can decide not to do right? That one can relocate to the the us and work without it right? Finally as you young people say these days, ' who nysc epp?'

But as I said earlier if you wanna apply, by all means go for it!

Hello house, pls I'm in a fix now and I need some clarification. my hubby and I got a visa for vacation in February, we really wanted to go for vacation then but due to the dollar scarcity, we shifted it. mid March, I was confirmed pregnant. mind u, I wasn't asked if I was pregnant during our interview and neither did I know I was pregnant den. now, I'm 3 months gone.
The issue now is my hubby and I planned going for the vacation next month (may) den I can go for childbirth later but I was told today at my office that I can't take my annual and maternity leave together in a year.
So now, I don't know what to do. can I go for childbirth later with a letter of intent since I wasn't asked if pregnant then? what are the options available for me now as I'm really confused. gurus in the house, over to u. lady Guinevere, kaptainafrika etc, over to u.

Terminalia:
Hello house, pls I'm in a fix now and I need some clarification. my hubby and I got a visa for vacation in February, we really wanted to go for vacation then but due to the dollar scarcity, we shifted it. mid March, I was confirmed pregnant. mind u, I wasn't asked if I was pregnant during our interview and neither did I know I was pregnant den. now, I'm 3 months gone.
The issue now is my hubby and I planned going for the vacation next month (may) den I can go for childbirth later but I was told today at my office that I can't take my annual and maternity leave together in a year.
So now, I don't know what to do. can I go for childbirth later with a letter of intent since I wasn't asked if pregnant then? what are the options available for me now as I'm really confused. gurus in the house, over to u. lady Guinevere, kaptainafrika etc, over to u.

Since your plan is to give birth, kindly ask your question on the thread specially created for that. Your question gets asked like on every page. Go through that thread and read all the different opinions there....you can pick the one you want

samclnt:

I want to reapply. wifey is 4mnths pregnant .
1. Should I apply with her?
2. I don't know if my uncle is eligible to invite someone or not, since he hasn't before though he's a LPR. Should I use him again as my purpose Or go for a vacation and book for hotel even if am travelling alone? since I can ft the bills.
3. I've got a conference on my profession in the states I can attend since it falls the same period with my leave. Can I use that as my key purpose?
NB: I have no intention or whatsoever not to return back after my stay. I've got a perfect job here and I love my country that I don't intend settling somewhere else.
Please ur advice is kindly needed. I'll really appreciate. Thanks

.
1. Your wife is pregnant. If you decide to apply with her, without showing proof that you can pay for birthing in the is , you will most likely be refused. Whether that's your intention or not cos Nigerians have perfected the lie of ' I didn't know I was pregnant' or ' I didn't plan to use the visa for birthing' so they have decided to be mean ( which I support btw)
2. You do not need an invitation from your uncle to get a visa. You can get a hotel reservation. Even if you decide to stay with family, iv letters are not asked for.
3. Whatever purpose you actually desire to travel for, use that. Neither conference nor visit carry a higher weight than the other

Problem solved.

kunzo:


Me and my wife didn't book any onward flight to our destination (Tennessee), though, it was asked at the POE by cbp (Washington DC). We traveled by road through mega bus (more or less like greyhound) from Union station Washington to Tennessee.

Try your luck at the POE.

Terminalia:
Hello house, pls I'm in a fix now and I need some clarification. my hubby and I got a visa for vacation in February, we really wanted to go for vacation then but due to the dollar scarcity, we shifted it. mid March, I was confirmed pregnant. mind u, I wasn't asked if I was pregnant during our interview and neither did I know I was pregnant den. now, I'm 3 months gone.
The issue now is my hubby and I planned going for the vacation next month (may) den I can go for childbirth later but I was told today at my office that I can't take my annual and maternity leave together in a year.
So now, I don't know what to do. can I go for childbirth later with a letter of intent since I wasn't asked if pregnant then? what are the options available for me now as I'm really confused. gurus in the house, over to u. lady Guinevere, kaptainafrika etc, over to u.

Terminalia:
Hello house, pls I'm in a fix now and I need some clarification. my hubby and I got a visa for vacation in February, we really wanted to go for vacation then but due to the dollar scarcity, we shifted it. mid March, I was confirmed pregnant. mind u, I wasn't asked if I was pregnant during our interview and neither did I know I was pregnant den. now, I'm 3 months gone.
The issue now is my hubby and I planned going for the vacation next month (may) den I can go for childbirth later but I was told today at my office that I can't take my annual and maternity leave together in a year.
So now, I don't know what to do. can I go for childbirth later with a letter of intent since I wasn't asked if pregnant then? what are the options available for me now as I'm really confused. gurus in the house, over to u. lady Guinevere, kaptainafrika etc, over to u.

Better find a way to make these two different trips happen, and quickly too. No guarantees still even at that being your best option sef!

KaptainAfrika:
Sorry you don't currently qualify, feel free to apply at any time. Build your strong ties.

Valid!

kevweflex:


Hmm, a lot has changed here, or it's just so different here. Way back in the DV section, so much love there. Thank you OmonBendel or whatever the name is.

Genuinely, if you had gone to just that page 0 and seen just the first post on it, you would have gotten your answers. No you won't, preach love sir (even when you are full of bile and ingratitude), go ahead. Will just let @ the bolded slide! Enjoy....

Where's worry359 sef? Miss you oh! @Twoods, have you seen WORRY lately ?

KaptainAfrika:
Sorry you don't currently qualify, feel free to apply at any time. Build your strong ties.

Are you God?

Terminalia:
Hello house, pls I'm in a fix now and I need some clarification. my hubby and I got a visa for vacation in February, we really wanted to go for vacation then but due to the dollar scarcity, we shifted it. mid March, I was confirmed pregnant. mind u, I wasn't asked if I was pregnant during our interview and neither did I know I was pregnant den. now, I'm 3 months gone.
The issue now is my hubby and I planned going for the vacation next month (may) den I can go for childbirth later but I was told today at my office that I can't take my annual and maternity leave together in a year.
So now, I don't know what to do. can I go for childbirth later with a letter of intent since I wasn't asked if pregnant then? what are the options available for me now as I'm really confused. gurus in the house, over to u. lady Guinevere, kaptainafrika etc, over to u.

You may want to appeal to your office, so that you can still take a short vacation in May, even it means discounting it from your maternity leave later. I think it is important to try your best to first use the visa as you planned in your application. Consider what a stern CBP may think, if you and your husband arrive for birthing. Also, perhaps the birthing thread can offer more insight.

cumz:


Are you God?

No, s/he is not. Only giving his/her rating of "chances" as requested. Just an opinion.

bigbus:


No, s/he is not. Only giving his/her rating of "chances" as requested. Just an opinion.

That's no how to give opinion, that's more like a curse, or is he/she a wizard or a witch that knows the future, if he is not God