Did you guys read this?

Drop Box visa applicants say U.S. is revoking and cancelling valid visas of Nigerians.

Mrs Ibidapo, who did not want her real name used so as not to antagonize U.S. embassy officials, said her visa was abruptly revoked by the United States Embassy in Lagos, for no reason after she was invited to the embassy and told to come with her valid US Visa.

” I have been crying everyday with no-one ready to tell me why my visa was revoked, I have never overstayed in the US and was there last year, without any incident, she said.

She is not alone. The number of Nigerians having such visas revoked by the US embassy in Nigeria, has risen sharply in the past months.

https://www.nairaland.com/4537976/drop-box-visa-applicants-say

There's the story of Agatha. She's previously been visiting down south Colorado with her two year visa. She now decides to visit up north Pennsylvania for her Nephew's graduation this June.

I Googled Pennsylvania and realized it shares a border with new York. This will look suspicious in light of the recent Canada Asylum wahala. Especially when the US Immigration cannot find any connection between her and Pennsylvania. Once your travel plan deviates from the norm you become a suspect.

We pushed the Embassy to take these drastic steps. They have appealed over and over again but we refuse to heed. We are driven by this selfish desire of every man for himself, all others be dammed. This should be embarrassing to all of us but a proverb says: the mad man is not ashamed, only his relatives are ashamed on his behalf.

Many will still continue this path, and more stringent measures will be applied.

NothingDoMe:
There's the story of Agatha. She's previously been visiting down south Colorado with her two year visa. She now decides to visit up north Pennsylvania for her Nephew's graduation this June.

I Googled Pennsylvania and realized it shares a border with new York. This will look suspicious in light of the recent Canada Asylum wahala. Especially when the US Immigration cannot find any connection between her and Pennsylvania. Once your travel plan deviates from the norm you become a suspect.

We pushed the Embassy to take these drastic steps. They have appealed over and over again but we refuse to heed. We are driven by this selfish desire of every man for himself, all others be dammed. This should be embarrassing to all of us but a proverb says: the mad man is not ashamed, only his relatives are ashamed on his behalf.

Many will still continue this path, and more stringent measures will be applied.

well said...Kudos

Kuntos:
Our transcript at US embassy today me, husband and 1yr old daughter we were denied.

Window 7
Vo: good morning, passport pls

Vo: where are u going in the us?

Husband: chicago illinois, we will be visiting millenium park, grant pack, Lincoln park zoo and cloud gate

Vo: where do u work?

Husband:i am a chartered accountant i worked at xo xo xo explained job role further

Vo: have u travelled to any country before?

Husband: yes.. i went to uk last year for a training explained further abt the training

Vo: turn to wife..... madam what do u do

Wife: i am self employed i am into buying and selling of jewelries.

Vo: Any travel history?

Wife; no

Vo: turns to husband... do u have other children?

Husband: no

Finally he gave us our passport with blue slip

Where did we go wrong? We went with statement of account and landed properties they did ask us to show proof of ties.

When can we reapply?

With the current influx of Nigerians from US to Canada avoid any state that shares the same border with Canada

bigcil2:


With the current influx of Nigerians from US to Canada avoid any state that shares the same border with Canada

this means that only those going to the southern part of US are safe for now, so even if you have a genuine reason to visit a city in the northern part of US ,you are still a suspect...e go better !

by the way is it that the canadian border is porous or how do Nigerians try to get into Canada, I watch the documentary on the Canadian border patrol on TV and it looks very strict and effective to me.

onyxo76:
by the way is it that the canadian border is porous or how do Nigerians try to get into Canada, I watch the documentary on the Canadian border patrol on TV and it looks very strict and effective to me.

The Canadian border isn't porous.The problem is that Nigerians are trooping to the border and seeking asylum
.Some say they are being persecuted because they are gay,some claim female circumcision and all sort of stories.And of course they are so many,so that got the Canadian government concerned that something isn't right

Where is my vo?

LadyG I miss you.

I don lose weight for this ramadhan, two more weeks and im ready for your ugba. This one na just me and you pot.

Where is mah wallet......ok, how much you need to get ingredients and everything sef? .

NothingDoMe:
There's the story of Agatha. She's previously been visiting down south Colorado with her two year visa. She now decides to visit up north Pennsylvania for her Nephew's graduation this June.

I Googled Pennsylvania and realized it shares a border with new York. This will look suspicious in light of the recent Canada Asylum wahala. Especially when the US Immigration cannot find any connection between her and Pennsylvania. Once your travel plan deviates from the norm you become a suspect.

We pushed the Embassy to take these drastic steps. They have appealed over and over again but we refuse to heed. We are driven by this selfish desire of every man for himself, all others be dammed. This should be embarrassing to all of us but a proverb says: the mad man is not ashamed, only his relatives are ashamed on his behalf.

Many will still continue this path, and more stringent measures will be applied.

Been saying this for ages... we cut corners, in the name of Jesus... sparing no thought for the consequences to those coming behind us.

Na by force to go US?

If na plan to relocate to US if na me i go enter through mexico or go through nearby alaksa and sneak in.

How can they issue visa and revoke? Is that legal? How about people that bought ticket and book hotel, will they get refund? Thats wickedness

BabaRamota1980:
Na by force to go US?

If na plan to relocate to US if na me i go enter through mexico or go through nearby alaksa and sneak in.

How can they issue visa and revoke? Is that legal? How about people that bought ticket and book hotel, will they get refund? Thats wickedness

It is legal to revoke a visa.

TWoods:


It is legal to revoke a visa.

So ok, they revoked their visa. But dont you know thats deception? Thats scam.

If they hadnt issued visa people wont book hotels and buy plane tickets to begin with. So can the victims get their money refunded to them from hotel and airline.

Even the visa application fee has to be refunded back. The visa revocation is not because these people did anything wrong. They acted in good faith. This is wickedness

BabaRamota1980:


So ok, they revoked their visa. But dont you know thats deception? Thats scam.

If they hadnt issued visa people wont book hotels and buy plane tickets to begin with. So can the victims get their money refunded to them from hotel and airline.

Even the visa application fee has to be refunded back. The visa revocation is not because these people did anything wrong. They acted in good faith. This is wickedness

i agree with you on this, why issue a visa ,allow the fellow to buy a ticket of over 400k book hotel for close to $2000 and then send the fellow back at the airport, the embarrassment of coming back to your house and family members who are expecting a call from you in US upon arrival is already a big trauma to your psyche.. I mean wetin you wan talk say happen to you for airport, they will even think that you carry drug for luggage say customs catch you ...

Good evening All.

Please my people am confuse.

I applied for a non migrant visiting Visa to the United States of America for barely 2 months now. Though all the application processing was done there in the states and have been sent down here for a long time now, not a call or a message have come from the consulate here in Nigeria about interview. The embassy in the U.S. have sent me a confirmation page that I will use for the interview.

Please my brothers , want am trying to say is that am confused about them not calling or texting for a very long time now. This is my first time in this , please tell me what to do .
Thanks .

BabaRamota1980:
Where is my vo?

LadyG I miss you.

I don lose weight for this ramadhan, two more weeks and im ready for your ugba. This one na just me and you pot.

Where is mah wallet......ok, how much you need to get ingredients and everything sef? .

Poverty someborry. Biko park one corner

BabaRamota1980:
Where is my vo?

LadyG I miss you.

I don lose weight for this ramadhan, two more weeks and im ready for your ugba. This one na just me and you pot.

Where is mah wallet......ok, how much you need to get ingredients and everything sef? .

Poverty someborry. Abeg park one corner

BabaRamota1980:


So ok, they revoked their visa. But dont you know thats deception? Thats scam.

If they hadnt issued visa people wont book hotels and buy plane tickets to begin with. So can the victims get their money refunded to them from hotel and airline.

Even the visa application fee has to be refunded back. The visa revocation is not because these people did anything wrong. They acted in good faith. This is wickedness

It’s not a scam. We actually are the scammers. Thousands of Nigerians obtain US visas “in good faith”, only to end up seeking asylum at the Canadian border. Go figure.

The US is not responsible for refunds if your visa is revoked. As they have maintained, a visa is simply authorization to appear at a US Poe to request entry, which is at the sole discretion of the cbp. You should plan accordingly. I understand the frustration, but this is squarely a consequence of our own lack of honesty.

LadyGuinivere:

Poverty someborry. Biko park one corner

Chei! Nwanyim dalu o!
No vex o.

Abi i need to send flower and gold bracelets to get forgiveness?

Wait...make i see if flower shop open today sef. Biko, seye, where i fit buy flower on Sunday?

TWoods:


It’s not a scam. We actually are the scammers. Thousands of Nigerians obtain US visas “in good faith”, only to end up seeking asylum at the Canadian border. Go figure.

The US is not responsible for refunds if your visa is revoked. As they have maintained, a visa is simply authorization to appear at a US Poe to request entry, which is at the sole discretion of the cbp. You should plan accordingly. I understand the frustration, but this is squarely a consequence of our own lack of honesty.

You say wetin

So can people get their lodging and plane reservation back?

Why issue visa if it will later be revoked? Since its the job of cbp at poe to grant or deny access or entry to the soil why is consulate interferring in that role.

They should allow people proceed with the issued visa and leave the officers over there at poe to make the call.

This your answer is not good.

My dear this your case get as ebi, to the best of my knowledge U.S. embassy don't call non imigrant applicant for interview , you book and choose the interview date on embassy website then go for your interview that day. If someone fill the application for you he/she should also book your interview date. I will advice you to read this thread from the beginning. Hope you did not enter one chance

creamyham:
Good evening All.

Please my people am confuse.

I applied for a non migrant visiting Visa to the United States of America for barely 2 months now. Though all the application processing was done there in the states and have been sent down here for a long time now, not a call or a message have come from the consulate here in Nigeria about interview. The embassy in the U.S. have sent me a confirmation page that I will use for the interview.

Please my brothers , want am trying to say is that am confused about them not calling or texting for a very long time now. This is my first time in this , please tell me what to do .
Thanks .

BabaRamota1980:


You say wetin

So can people get their lodging and plane reservation back?

Why issue visa if it will later be revoked? Since its the job of cbp at poe to grant or deny access or entry to the soil why is consulate interferring in that role.

They should allow people proceed with the issued visa and leave the officers over there at poe to make the call.

This your answer is not good.

A visa is a privilege, not an entitlement. The problem is that many of those with revoked visas have not told us the whole story.

As someone who his sister invited (with invitation letter) and he also planned to visit nice places. If Visa officer ask him , why is he going to US. PLEASE WHAT'S THE BEST RESPONSE.

LadyGuinivere:

Poverty someborry. Abeg park one corner

You said it twice...

TWoods:


A visa is a privilege, not an entitlement. The problem is that many of those with revoked visas have not told us the whole story.

This guy you go make me vexx well.

The VO's job to get the whole story and if satisfied issue visa.

So VO got whole story. What story do you want again. You don make me vexx over this matter.

Answer me, are these people going to get their refund from plane and hotel booking?

Answer this thing like a Nigerian abeg.

seyewest:


You said it twice...

Thats to show how much she miss me

Bobbybenard:
As someone who his sister invited (with invitation letter) and he also planned to visit nice places. If Visa officer ask him , why is he going to US. PLEASE WHAT'S THE BEST RESPONSE.

There is no "best response"... only the truth. The idea is NOT to obtain a formula to beat visa interviews.

1. Your sister invited you for...……

2. You intend to visit some nice places (like?) for tourism.

BabaRamota1980:


This guy you go make me vexx well.

The VO's job to get the whole story and if satisfied issue visa.

So VO got whole story. What story do you want again. You don make me vexx over this matter.

Answer me, are these people going to get their refund from plane and hotel booking?

Answer this thing like a Nigerian abeg.

I'd like to answer like a human, not a Nigerian, as that is basically a meaningless statement or basically alluding to the fact that the default Nigerian state is to be dishonest and act entitled to foreign visas.

The VO may have gotten the entire story, but how are we sure? Just a few posts above, someone is asking what he needs to say in order to con his way to a visa. If his visa got revoked after he was found out, he'd be here caterwauling about lost flight ticket costs. Until we take responsibility for ourselves, we will continue to be treated with disdain and disrespect.

Those people are not going to get a refund for anything, America never promised them entry to the US, only a visa to present themselves at a US port of entry. You should plan accordingly.

TWoods:


There is no "best response"... only the truth. The idea is NOT to obtain a formula to beat visa interviews.

1. Your sister invited you for...……

2. You intend to visit some nice places (like?) for tourism.

she invited the person for a visitation. Nice places for tourism

TWoods:


It’s not a scam. We actually are the scammers. Thousands of Nigerians obtain US visas “in good faith”, only to end up seeking asylum at the Canadian border. Go figure.

The US is not responsible for refunds if your visa is revoked. As they have maintained, a visa is simply authorization to appear at a US Poe to request entry, which is at the sole discretion of the cbp. You should plan accordingly. I understand the frustration, but this is squarely a consequence of our own lack of honesty.

The way you respond to post sef.
Why won't they get too many immigrant when VO will only issued visa for those people that cooked stories for them.
Genuine applicants will be denied because he/she doesn't demonstrate well, like is compulsory to learn how to answer questions at d us embassy...

Why can't they forget the interview thing and start issuing visa d right way by verifying documents before visa is approved.

Visa revoked is just nonsense to me.

TWoods:


I'd like to answer like a human, not a Nigerian, as that is basically a meaningless statement or basically alluding to the fact that the default Nigerian state is to be dishonest and act entitled to foreign visas.

The VO may have gotten the entire story, but how are we sure? Just a few posts above, someone is asking what he needs to say in order to con his way to a visa. If his visa got revoked after he was found out, he'd be here caterwauling about lost flight ticket costs. Until we take responsibility for ourselves, we will continue to be treated with disdain and disrespect.

Those people are not going to get a refund for anything, America never promised them entry to the US, only a visa to present themselves at a US port of entry. You should plan accordingly.

You can no longer advise Nigerians in here. You ve lost your right to advise Nigerians about travels.

I cant believe my eyez!

Are you sure you are Nigerian?

NeyofeedNigEnt:


The way you respond to post sef.
Why won't they get too many immigrant when VO will only issued visa for those people that cooked stories for them.
Genuine applicants will be denied because he/she doesn't demonstrate well, like is compulsory to learn how to answer questions at d us embassy...

Why can't they forget the interview thing and start issuing visa d right way by verifying documents before visa is approved.

Visa revoked is just nonsense to me.

The thing tire me o.

Interview person and convinced they merit visa and then go back to say no they cannot travel. These people see us like this now and so they treat us any kind of way, on top our money.

Nigeria is the biggest spender of any foreign nation on US tour. Look in America the consumer with the money is the boss. We are not getting visa free or jumping on plane free. We deserve some decent treatment.

I can understand not giving visa in the first place....but to give visa and then revoke it? All because some Nigerians are sneaking through to Canada. Are all the revoked visas intended to be used to sneak through? If it is the determination and discretion should have been made upfront during interview and before visa was stamped.

BabaRamota1980:


You can no longer advise Nigerians in here. You ve lost your right to advise Nigerians about travels.

I cant believe my eyez!

Are you sure you are Nigerian?

I'm telling you.

I don't know why people seek advice from him.

All his response dey vex me I no just dey talk