Congrats o. Is it abuja? Cos I was there today and hundreds of people were denied

ayenikunle:


Appreciation
I want to thank God almighty for this approval, it can only be God when you see yourself being issued a VISA out of multitude of people, you need to Visit the consulate to understand. Special thanks to this wonderful Family: mamaG, seyewest, yankeejjc and all those who made their valued transcript available here, either denial or approved.

Preparation
I read from part 1 to the last page of part 3 yesterday. Stop deceiving yourself o, don't ask any question without going through, then fill your form truthfully! Sometimes I get really scared when I read people's transcripts with better profiles than me being denied VISA, obviously some are painted. Well me I sha filled my form as truthful as possible. I don't hope to impress the VO with LIES! I faced my mirror many times to interview myself and gave honest answers to possible, questions timing myself.
I woke up very early this morning, freshened up, wore my native attire (Buba and sokoto with one shoe like that). I had a neat shave yesterday and brushed my teeth cos of what one guy said here, lol. I took my car keys typed the address into Google map ( i no know the place, na ekiti i come from for the interview) and zoomed off.

I won't bother you with other details of biometrics etc, people have explained severally here...


INTERVIEW
I was interviewed by one very nice VO putting on bow tie on a window I cant remember...

VO: Good morning
ME: Good morning (I just passed my passport without him asking, shebi I don read transcript here tire)
VO: where (abi na why) are you going to the US
ME: (I had READY made answer from my personal interview that answers for where and why)
I am going to Houston Texas to present my research paper at the International Conference on Intelligent Computing and ........ VO cuts in
VO: International Conf..... like he was checking his system
ME: I pronounce am slowing for am.
VO: where is your abstract
ME: ( I never ever expected this and didn't go with it, but I sharply adjusted cos of training I got from this wonderful forum) told him: I didn't come with it but I can give you a summary of what the paper is about..
VO: OK
ME: na so I start o... the title of my paper is BIG DATA: Theories, framework bla bla bla. Concluded with " I actually designed a framework for the adoption of the unstructed part of big data..." that caught his attention.
VO: Tell me about the framework
ME: truthfully I went blank but later came back to my senses because I didn't expect it... Na so I begin explain, stated the five levels of my framework bla bla bla.
VO: How does it work?
ME: Gave examples and instances ( not even sure I was correct but I was so bold, shebi na me write the paper na) All through, the VO was just typing.
VO: How much is you employer giving you for the trip ( I stated them as sponsor)
ME: told him
VO: How many years have you been with them?
ME: 4yrs, 8 months, will be five years in July.
VO: Are you married?
ME: Yes am married and we have a beautiful daughter together, will be... stated so so age on so so day
VO: what is the name of your wife?
ME: surprised at the question but stated it clearly.
VO: Have you travelled out of the country before?
ME: answered NO. See my previous post.

Final question that almost finished me...
VO: what is the difference between quick sort, merge sort and heap sort...
ME: ( I was shocked, when was the last time I studied data structures) I started blabbing... Finally and truthfully I faced the VO abi the glass and said how do I answer this now? Then i gained stamina to explain the little I know in details...

VO: congratulations bla bla bla and gave white paper

ME: shocked and said thank you and started looking for exit like all was a dream.

I will update if I remember anything.


Pls, how do you guys see the VOs because na only my face I dey see for that glass o, I was only seeing him faintly abi I need glasses ni?, he can't even smell my perfume talkiess of mouth odour. Between, those VO'S are wonderfully professional, denial or approval mostly depends on you!

sweetseth:
Congrats o. Is it abuja? Cos I was there today and hundreds of people were denied

Lagos. Yes, same in Lagos. I only saw myself and another elderly woman being issued visa during my stay in queue, others were denial...

LadyGuinivere:
Welcome to part 3 of this thread, Like the Phoenix, Part 2 must go down for part 3 to be born (Although the info in Parts 1 and 2 remain priceless and Must/Ought to be read by any serious applicant.Part 2 w


as wonderful. Lots of lovely people offering great advice. Each in their own unique style. You guys rock!!! You know yourselves.

For enquiries relating to likely interview questions and self evaluation, kindly go through both parts 1 and 2 of this thread so you have a fair knowledge of answers to such questions.

Kindly note that this is a do it yourself thread. Nobody here is an agent. Nobody is a VO, hence cannot authoritatively predict your chances of visa success .

Happy reading and good luck to all the honest visa seekers!

Please see part 1 here for reference:
https://www.nairaland.com/608780/usa-visit-visa/322#38856287

See part 2 here for reference https://www.nairaland.com/2656320/usa-visit-visa-part-2

Due to the fact that some questions are frequently asked, repeated and retreated, the links to the questions are contained herein for easy reference
For instructions and documents required for the application
http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/mobile//non-immigrant_visas.html

To book appointment and fill DS 160
http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/mobile//niv_appointmnent_instructions.html

Note:The steps for the whole process is set out step by step. For your own good, adhere. If not, a possibility exists that the final ds 160 number will be different from the one used to book the appointment . Applicants in those situations will neither be allowed to enter the embassy nor will they be interviewed.
In the event of such an occurence, kindly call/email the embassy to sort it out .

Peraventure you wish to change a detail in an already submitted ds 160, fill a new one, submit and call/email the embassy

For US embassy contact Nos and email
http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/mobile/contact.html

For video interviews with actual VOs on frequently asked Questions
https://www.nairaland.com/2656320/usa-visit-visa-part-2/180#47174473

https://plus.google.com/app/basic/s/%23AsktheVOs

For documents : http://nigeria.usembassy.gov/mobile//non-immigrant_visas.html

For sample transcripts of some interviews (as posted by the users of this thread) Please check this link https://www.nairaland.com/download/4692218


Finally, Lying on your ds 160 or during the interview is misrepresentation and a crime. This thread's aim is not to teach / coach applicants on how to lie. The truth is ALWAYS the best course of action no matter the situation. Please DO NOT ask about how to misrepresent on this thread.

I'm grateful to God that I am alive to create this new part. And for the several friends I have made hereon.

Thank you.
Humbly
LadyGuinivere

Please I need an advice on something. Now here is the thing:

An uncle of mine who works with American Army and also a citizen want to send me an invitation letter to the USA, 1. What kind of visa do I need to apply for? 2. I want to apply with my wife together because we are young couple, can one invitation letter cover for both of us and what is our chances of getting a visa? 3 I am the one financing it and my salary is about 150k per month. Do I stand a chance with this salary base?

Again, my wife works and she is also contributing to it. Please what are our chances. Please help it urgent.

Please I need an advice on something. Now here is the thing:

An uncle of mine who works with American Army and also a citizen want to send me an invitation letter to the USA, 1. What kind of visa do I need to apply for? 2. I want to apply with my wife together because we are young couple, can one invitation letter cover for both of us and what is our chances of getting a visa? 3 I am the one financing it and my salary is about 150k per month. Do I stand a chance with this salary base?

Again, my wife works and she is also contributing to it. Please what are our chances. Please help very urgent.

sweetseth:
Congrats o. Is it abuja? Cos I was there today and hundreds of people were denied

I really want to bless God for today. I also appreciate the initiator of this trend.
Am a silent reader I read from part 1 to 3, its actually not easy but it was fun. At times I will read and be scared, at times I will laugh out loud all by myself. But truthfully I learned a lot from different transcripts here. So I decided to share mine.
The interview was scheduled for 9am. My husband, myself and my 2 boys. We got there by 7. The tension was so much especially when we saw so many people denied. The interview goes thus:
V.o: can I av ur passport
Me: Gd morning ( passed d passport)
v.o : What are you going to do in Rolando florida?
Me: we are going to visit disneyworld for family vacation
V.o : what do u do ( she faced me)
Me : I am bla bla I work with bla black
V.o : what are ur specialties
Me : I started blowing grammar. ( no oyinbo can know my work pass me so the v.o cuts in)
V.o : do u av any other kids
Me: no
V.o : (turns to my husband) what do u do?
Hussy: I am bla bla
V.o : which company?
Hussy mentioned it
v.o : what does the company do ( hussy explained)
V.o : how long av u been working with them
Hussy: 11years. ( the v.o asked again after some seconds)
V.o: how long are u staying
Both: 7days
V.o : any travel history?
Both: no
V.o: do u plan to av another kid or are u pregnant?
Me: no
V.o : what if u change ur mind because every woman will like to give birth to girl.
Me: (very serious at this time) ( for my mind : what do u mean?) We agreed to av two so we are okay with them. Thanks
V.o : if u get pregnant will u like to give birth on d u.s
Me : not at all. I am a very busy person and I can't leave my job and my families.
V.o : she asked again. How long do u intend to stay?
Both : 7 days
V.o: Gave out the white paper and said ur visa has been approved. pick up ur visa...... I no hear again.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

sweetseth:

I really want to bless God for today. I also appreciate the initiator of this trend.
Am a silent reader I read from part 1 to 3, its actually not easy but it was fun. At times I will read and be scared, at times I will laugh out loud all by myself. But truthfully I learned a lot from different transcripts here. So I decided to share mine.
The interview was scheduled for 9am. My husband, myself and my 2 boys. We got there by 7. The tension was so much especially when we saw so many people denied. The interview goes thus:
V.o: can I av ur passport
Me: Gd morning ( passed d passport)
v.o : What are you going to do in Rolando florida?
Me: we are going to visit disneyworld for family vacation
V.o : what do u do ( she faced me)
Me : I am bla bla I work with bla black
V.o : what are ur specialties
Me : I started blowing grammar. ( no oyinbo can know my work pass me so the v.o cuts in)
V.o : do u av any other kids
Me: no
V.o : (turns to my husband) what do u do?
Hussy: I am bla bla
V.o : which company?
Hussy mentioned it
v.o : what does the company do ( hussy explained)
V.o : how long av u been working with them
Hussy: 11years. ( the v.o asked again after some seconds)
V.o: how long are u staying
Both: 7days
V.o : any travel history?
Both: no
V.o: do u plan to av another kid or are u pregnant?
Me: no
V.o : what if u change ur mind because every woman will like to give birth to girl.
Me: (very serious at this time) ( for my mind : what do u mean?) We agreed to av two so we are okay with them. Thanks
V.o : if u get pregnant will u like to give birth on d u.s
Me : not at all. I am a very busy person and I can't leave my job and my families.
V.o : she asked again. How long do u intend to stay?
Both : 7 days
V.o: Gave out the white paper and said ur visa has been approved. pick up ur visa...... I no hear again.

ayenikunle:

VO: what is the difference between quick sort, merge sort and heap sort...
ME: ( I was shocked, when was the last time I studied data structures) I started blabbing... Finally and truthfully I faced the VO abi the glass and said how do I answer this now? Then i gained stamina to explain the little I know in details...

Congrats oga, Balogun go vex if him see this oh. lol. when him de teach data structures where were you.

Chimaarc:



Please I need an advice on something. Now here is the thing:

An uncle of mine who works with American Army and also a citizen want to send me an invitation letter to the USA, 1. What kind of visa do I need to apply for? 2. I want to apply with my wife together because we are young couple, can one invitation letter cover for both of us and what is our chances of getting a visa? 3 I am the one financing it and my salary is about 150k per month. Do I stand a chance with this salary base?

Again, my wife works and she is also contributing to it. Please what are our chances. Please help very urgent.

Please read the US embassy website sharp sharp for the kinda Visa u need

Please skim and scan through this thread and self evaluate yourself. The post you tagged Says it clearly " no one can tell chances "

1. No one knows your chances. You can only improve them by self-assessment. What do I have that will make someone else believe that I will return back to Nigeria.
- do I have a well-paying job, that I have worked in for years.
- do I have a family, that I can't afford to leave for long.
- can I afford this trip.
- does the purpose of this trip rhyme with my age, with the weather, with my job
etc.

2. Lets say Miss A entered the US legally, and has made plans to get married legally, and wishes to invite her family to the US - unless all the invitees have STRONG TIES to Nigeria, her parents may be given visas and her siblings rejected. The idea is that these siblings will be 'ties' for the parents to return to Nigeria. So its usually better for the parent and at least one sibling to apply, preferably a sibling with STRONG TIES to Nigeria. A VO would surely understand why the presence of parents, is important in a marriage ceremony. My opinion o.

If he goes through what I went through today, him sef go forget.

Justiceotuya:


Congrats oga, Balogun go vex if him see this oh. lol. when him de teach data structures where were you.

johnpoko:

Congrats bro...when are you leaving? what city are you visiting? we could link up!!!

Thanks bros... Not sure of the date yet o... Houston, Texas.

IV letters are hardly checked.

Chimaarc:

Please I need an advice on something. Now here is the thing:

An uncle of mine who works with American Army and also a citizen want to send me an invitation letter to the USA, 1. What kind of visa do I need to apply for? 2. I want to apply with my wife together because we are young couple, can one invitation letter cover for both of us and what is our chances of getting a visa? 3 I am the one financing it and my salary is about 150k per month. Do I stand a chance with this salary base?

Again, my wife works and she is also contributing to it. Please what are our chances. Please help very urgent.

Hello my peeps pls I got married last yr August and me and my husband are planning to go for our honeymoon in US we have not being able to do that since we got married due to my husband work am a caterer pls what are the document we will have to go with for our visa interview and what type of visa are we going to apply for as this will be our first traveling and how many month are they going to give us. Thanks

Please I want to travel to US ..... How can I do it myself please i need advice. Thanks

YankeeJJC:
2 Walter Carrington Crescent,
Victoria Island, Lagos
Telephone: (234)-1- 460-3600 or (234)-1- 460-3400
Fax: (+234)-1-460-3717
https://ng.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulate/lagos/visas/

Hi YankeeJJC

Thank you for replying and assisting me when I needed help. If it were not for these phone numbers, the passport no. issue wouldn't have been sorted out. The feedback form I was filling kept giving me automated responses.
I'm grateful for Nairaland. I have acquired more knowledge about visa applications on this platform than anywhere else. I applied by myself, filled my form on my phone and booked my appointment. No agent was needed (who agent epp?)

Visa interview was in Abuja. Window 8, Man
Lasted approximately 3mins ( I think they assess applicants prior to the interview) my transcript may not help so much but here it is;

Me: Good morning
VO: Good morning. passport please.
VO: Why are you going to the US?
Me: I'm going for bla bla bla conference in NY
VO: what does your job position, Medical House Officer mean?
Me: I explained though I was surprised he asked. Told him it's the same thing as internship like it's called in the US
VO: why are you going for the conference, it's for only University students?
Me: I stammered a little because I wasn't expecting the question but I continued to maintain eye contact while telling him that I was a recent graduate and the conference was for both University students and young professionals under age 28.
VO: which country will you represent?
Me: xxxx
VO: Tell me about xxxx?
Me: Moved the stuff confidently. I somehow expected the question.
VO: Have you travelled before?
Me: Yes to Canada and Italy for the same conference.(stated the year and the conference name clearly)
VO: Do you plan on seeking medical care in the US?
Me:No
VO: Do you have any relatives in the US?
Me: No
Makes a funny face and types for a long time.
VO: Congratulations, your visa has been approved.
Me:Thank you very much
I guessed he didn't hear cos he had to repeat himself. Omo!! I just shouted the thank you very well before he changes his mind.
Collected my white paper and left the embassy in awe of God's glory. No documents checked.

It was just God. The guy he interviewed before me was going for the same conference. It was his second application and he was still refused. I felt sorry for him.
I listened to another interview. The guy is a student of my Alma Mater. The VO asked him what the conference he was going for was all about. He said, education. "What about education?", she asked. He still repeated, "education". I think he was very tensed and that messed up his interview. My advice to other intending visa applicants, be genuine (don't have bad intentions), be confident, maintain eye contact, know what you're going for, and above all trust God (if you're a believer)
I acknowledge God's grace in my interview. It wouldn't have been any better without Him.

Please is it possible for my passport to be ready for pickup at VI, Lagos tomorrow since I had my interview in Abuja on Friday?

@seyewest @omobendel24

Dear Nairalanders, my uncle invited us & we were denied, my wife & 2 sons in Jan 8. 2018. Am planning to reapply alone before July 2018 because my cousin will be graduating from University. My questions are: what type of document can I request from my cousin? I have been to South Africa in 2016,Benin Republic & Dubai in Nov. 2017. Thanks

seyewest:


Hopefully he will inform of us of their decision soon.

Yeah, soonest. @OP, how many hours a week lecture is your desired short course? Of what nature is the course too?

careerwoman:


I acknowledge God's grace in my interview. It wouldn't have been any better without Him.

Please is it possible for my passport to be ready for pickup at VI, Lagos tomorrow since I had my interview in Abuja on Friday?

Great! Congratulations to you. Canada travel history particularly and backed too by a schengen - Italy - visit isn't a joke (especially if one should consider what the purpose of such visits were vis-à-vis your proposed US visit), weighty.

Your passport should very likely be ready for pick up today, Abuja takes 2-3 days normally....

max1981:
@seyewest @omobendel24

Dear Nairalanders, my uncle invited us & we were denied, my wife & 2 sons in Jan 8. 2018. Am planning to reapply alone before July 2018 because my cousin will be graduating from University. My questions are: what type of document can I request from my cousin? I have been to South Africa in 2016,Benin Republic & Dubai in Nov. 2017. Thanks

Letter from his/her school inviting you to his/her graduation which most likely may not be looked at anyways. Travel history building fine and also not bad. Did you do those journeys with your family? Is their a transcript for your previous application interview that got you refused? But why just land from UAE and then apply to the US in less than two months, making it then look like those are too deliberate travel history being built just for US application? What were the reasons for previous travels too? Just looking for correlation. Why the haste to get back in there with another purpose of travel soon again? Do you yourself see desperation in this if I may also ask?

Finally, the grounds for your kind of refusal may not be far from your your employment type and pay, financial standing, travel history pattern and surely your intent to travel with all of your family. How did your uncle get into the US? At least, the plus you are having now is you want to go this alone without family, probably wise.... Regards

Let's see your refused visa transcript sha, loads there methinks

OmoBendel24:


Great! Congratulations to you. Canada travel history particularly and backed too by a schengen - Italy - visit isn't a joke (especially if one should consider what the purpose of such visits were vis-à-vis your proposed US visit), weighty.

Your passport should very likely be ready for pick up today, Abuja takes 2-3 days normally....

Thank you OmoBendel

Hey guys, I picked up my passport today and I was given 5years multiple entry. I bless God!!

Pharmacology:
Hey guys, I picked up my passport today and I was given 5years multiple entry. I bless God!!

Which countries did u apply from please?

Pharmacology:
Hey guys, I picked up my passport today and I was given 5years multiple entry. I bless God!!
Hey guys, I am a Ghanaian and have been following your thread for a while now, b'cos Ghana has nothing like this, anyway, this is my transcript for future applicants;

Transcript
C.O: how are you?
Me: Nervous
C.O: C'mon I am a cool guy, smiles
Me: okay let's play it cool then
C.O: what's your purpose of going to the USA?
Me: I am going for a medical elective clerkship
C.O: meeedddicaal elective clerkship
Me: Yes medical elective clerkship in general surgery and family medicine
C.O: where are you going
Me: **** University medical school
C.O: (repeats name of school),fancy school, how long will you be gone for
Me: 4 weeks
C.O: why were you refused in 2015
Me: I couldn't overcome the immigration intent presumed of all applicants but I didn't have any intention of migrating
C.O: you have a sister in Virginia
Me: Yes, but she has moved to Kansas because of school
C.O: are you married
Me: No, I am a student
C.O: do you have any children
Me: laugh, no I am a student
C.O: (with straight face) have you travelled outside the shores of Ghana
Me: Yes, Germany France and Spain
C.O: your visa is approved, I am keeping your passport, you can puck your passport at this location(gives me white sheet) in two business days
Me: Thank you, Gives him a military salute!

About nervousness, bosses you can't do anything about it, but just try your best and keep your cool and answer to your best of knowledge. He didn't ask me any question from my ds-160, because my mom is a LPR and my sister is a US citizen but he didn't ask him me about my other relatives, all he asked were just general questions trying to know why I have applied and my previous refusal. I wish everyone else the best of luck

I don't know what to say except Imela Chineke!

What type of VISA? Congrats!

LadyGuinivere:

Which countries did u apply from please?

Na Ghanian him be from him transcript the other day I think. The reciprocity stuff affords them the 5-year visa validity compared to our two.... Congrats to the OP.

Good Day House,

I applied for US Visa and I think the Visa Officer was convinced of my application and answers. However, I was given a paper to forward my Bank Statement to ascertain my capability of sponsoring my trip.
Note- I didn't go with a bank statement
How long do I have to do this. I intend sending it in 3days time.
Anybody been in this situation before?

OmoBendel24:


Letter from his/her school inviting you to his/her graduation which most likely may not be looked at anyways. Travel history building fine and also not bad. Did you do those journeys with your family? Is their a transcript for your previous application interview that got you refused? But why just land from UAE and then apply to the US in less than two months, making it then look like those are too deliberate travel history being built just for US application? What were the reasons for previous travels too? Just looking for correlation. Why the haste to get back in there with another purpose of travel soon again? Do you yourself see desperation in this if I may also ask?

Finally, the grounds for your kind of refusal may not be far from your your employment type and pay, financial standing, travel history pattern and surely your intent to travel with all of your family. How did your uncle get into the US? At least, the plus you are having now is you want to go this alone without family, probably wise.... Regards

Let's see your refused visa transcript sha, loads there methinks

Thank you. Below is the transcript of our interview. Dated 8th Jan. 2018

I don't understand what happened again!

my USA visa was refused today. Myself, wife and 2 kids

VO, Passport please?
We gave him...

VO, Where are you going to see in Florida

Ans: My uncle, he came for our wedding 2013 and we wish to visit him

VO, typing.....

VO, for how long are you saying?
Ans: 10 days

VO: where have you traveled to in the past

Ans: I said, I have visited SA in June 16, Benin in Dec 16 & myself and my wife visited Dubai Nov 17 for our wedding anniversary

VO: where are you working sir?
Ans: I said blah blah blah blah
My wife: she responded

VO: How many kids do you have?
Both said 2

The next thing na blue paper .... kilode? I asked why are refusing us?

He said everything is stated in the paper!

max1981:


Thank you. Below is the transcript of our interview. Dated 8th Jan. 2018

I don't understand what happened again!

my USA visa was refused today. Myself, wife and 2 kids

VO, Passport please?
We gave him...

VO, Where are you going to see in Florida

Ans: My uncle, he came for our wedding 2013 and we wish to visit him

VO, typing.....

VO, for how long are you saying?
Ans: 10 days

VO: where have you traveled to in the past

Ans: I said, I have visited SA in June 16, Benin in Dec 16 & myself and my wife visited Dubai Nov 17 for our wedding anniversary

VO: where are you working sir?
Ans: I said blah blah blah blah
My wife: she responded

VO: How many kids do you have?
Both said 2

The next thing na blue paper .... kilode? I asked why are refusing us?

He said everything is stated in the paper!

Just had a glance at your previous posts and could roughly notice quickly that your timing of your US embassy visits as per your visa application interview dates isn't likely sitting right. Just came back from SA you applied, again, just arrived from UAE you rushed to apply again. Yesterday it was conference purpose, today it's for visit with uncle, tomorrow is for cousin's graduation. You have really put in a lot of commendable efforts, but calm down, coming across as just doing this travels for nothing but getting a US visa. Sit back, visit the drawing table afresh, and re-strategize properly. Key in this in my opinion is that you should apply alone next time sha, or at most just you and your wife (at least it is now clear to them and on record that you have two kids having seen them with their eyes during your last interview, let your kids serve as extra tie).

captainbj007:
Good Day House,

I applied for US Visa and I think the Visa Officer was convinced of my application and answers. However, I was given a paper to forward my Bank Statement to ascertain my capability of sponsoring my trip.
Note- I didn't go with a bank statement
How long do I have to do this. I intend sending it in 3days time.
Anybody been in this situation before?

221(g) - Administrative Processing. You are in order, 3 days time is yet okay. Only advice is ensure your bank statement is legit, also don't go about doing last minute account stuffing, that will then constitute a major red flag and set back!

OmoBendel24:


221(g) - Administrative Processing. You are in order, 3 days time is yet okay. Only advice is ensure your bank statement is legit, also don't go about doing last minute account stuffing, that will then constitute a major red flag and set back!

Sure don't intend funding it late minute but i've used the funds for an investment that will surely give me my profit and capital before my trip.
However, my family's passport was also withheld (they have their visas already. and i showed them that we are travelling together as a family.

During their interview, no document was asked

Meanwhile,
How do we get the document across to the embassy?
By DHL? or in person?

OmoBendel24:


Just had a glance at your previous posts and could roughly notice quickly that your timing of your US embassy visits as per your visa application interview dates isn't likely sitting right. Just came back from SA you applied, again, just arrived from UAE you rushed to apply again. Yesterday it was conference purpose, today it's for visit with uncle, tomorrow is for cousin's graduation. You have really put in a lot of commendable efforts, but calm down, coming across as just doing this travels for nothing but getting a US visa. Sit back, visit the drawing table afresh, and re-strategize properly. Key in this in my opinion is that you should apply alone next time sha, or at most just you and your wife (at least it is now clear to them and on record that you have two kids having seen them with their eyes during your last interview, let your kids serve as extra tie).

Thank you @omobendel24
So, I should hold on for now?

ayenikunle:
Just left the consulate, virgin passport (january) no travel history... VISA approved! Details later

Cheap flight deals needed pls... for March ending, LOS to IAH..