Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by LadyGuinivere: 5:24pm On Jun 18, 2018 |
Teeboy22:
Yes oo sister ...now are you doing... Pls ma..how do i easily get to the American embassy from obalende ...interview time is 8am ...are we good if we get to the venue 7am
Thanks i think u can get a bus to lekki from obalande. Stop at Walter Carrington. I stand to be corrected. 7am is good. |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by toluene23(f): 5:34pm On Jun 18, 2018 |
SexyDuby:
My candid suggestion.....Your No travel history is a turn off for the VO in this recent time. I'll advise you travel somewhere else(preferably UK or any European country) b4 heading to apply for a US visit visa. Your job and aged parents ain't no strong ties either. Like I said earlier on.....READ THIS THREAD THOUROUGHLY...It might be stressful but it'll pay you to do so. All d best! chai!!! this one Na FK ooooo Now that I've paid please what's d way forward... I think I will go with ur advice how can I get a refund... My job and aged parents ain't no strong ties ![](/faces/huh.png) This one weak me oooo and I'm not yet married not to talk of Kids... My money.... Chai!!! Need to notify my Boss and the Bros ASAP |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by YankeeJJC(m): 5:37pm On Jun 18, 2018 |
LadyGuinivere: i think u can get a bus to lekki from obalande. Stop at Walter Carrington. I stand to be corrected. 7am is good. bus going to Eko hotel , V.I. not lekki ooo. Always remind d driver sey na Checkpoint u dey go. That's the name of the Embassy bus-stop @Teeboy22. 1 Like |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by LadyGuinivere: 8:22pm On Jun 18, 2018 |
YankeeJJC: bus going to Eko hotel , V.I. not lekki ooo. Always remind d driver sey na Checkpoint u dey go. That's the name of the Embassy bus-stop @Teeboy22. Kudos. Thanks. Before e loss. Lol |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by bigbus: 8:23pm On Jun 18, 2018 |
toluene23:
chai!!! this one Na FK ooooo Now that I've paid please what's d way forward... I think I will go with ur advice how can I get a refund... My job and aged parents ain't no strong ties![](/faces/huh.png) This one weak me oooo and I'm not yet married not to talk of Kids... My money.... Chai!!! Need to notify my Boss and the Bros ASAP The receipt is valid for one year. Go to UK/Europe now, and come back "quickly". Next year, use your receipt to apply to visit US and come back "quickly". To pay first and then ask questions is to lose your fee "quickly". Finding "quickly" solutions is to "quickly" improve the possibilities of being "quickly" denied. Hard work pays. By the way, your aged parents and your job do not appear to be strong ties to me, not to talk of to a real VO. 9 Likes |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by winterstorm: 8:29pm On Jun 18, 2018 |
toluene23:
@sexyduby no Travel history Ties: My Job, Aged Parent coz actually I'm not married and not ready to at present I don't want to go but just tot of like its a chance / opportunity to visit there and return back quickly here within a week... so what do u suggest The chance is 20% (that type where the VO go just look you, decide say you need enter Yankee), that kind of chance. No need of letting you waste your money, time and hope. Just build your travel history first. It's a great advantage to you at this point, Marriage. 1 Like |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by bigbus: 8:34pm On Jun 18, 2018 |
gentlenoni: Good evening house! I've been following this thread for quite sometime now and it really helped me when I had my 1st F1 visa interview, unfortunately I was not well equipped as I was denied at the Lagos embassy in March 2018. This was my experience ;
VO: Why are you switching from Chemistry to Information systems? Me: In a time like this where ICT is taking over the world, I want to be among those to impact that change in my own country. VO: That does not answer my question. Why are you switching? Me Now having no clue what to say)I've always loved working with computer and I want to study this course just to enhance my skills so as to add to the development of information systems in my country.*stuttering* VO: Sorry at this time I cannot issue you a visa. This paper states the reason why. You can apply again. Thank you! Me: Thank you!
If you have interest in IT, there are several Certifications exams you can take, passing which demonstrates that you have a flair/ability, and with which you can start working in that field. Demonstrate that you can compute, and have real possibilities in the IT world, then you will know why you want to make the switch. The VOs are saving you from the frustration of entering a course that, without previous practical experience, you may getting fail grades without knowing the reasons. (My2cents) 2 Likes |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by bigbus: 8:42pm On Jun 18, 2018 |
Teeboy22:
Yes oo sister ...now are you doing... Pls ma..how do i easily get to the American embassy from obalende ...interview time is 8am ...are we good if we get to the venue 7am
Thanks You probably can get a Keke Marwa/Napep. One of those going to Eko Hotel or Adeola Odeju. Stop at "Checking Point" bus stop (and cross through the car park) or drop at "Kofo" bus stop, near the junction of Walter Carrington. If it is raining, take an Uber or Taxify, better to avoid arriving wet and disheveled. All the best! 3 Likes |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by toluene23(f): 9:11pm On Jun 18, 2018 |
winterstorm:
The chance is 20% (that type where the VO go just look you, decide say you need enter Yankee), that kind of chance.
No need of letting you waste your money, time and hope. Just build your travel history first.
It's a great advantage to you at this point, Marriage. I Saw this here How come? if u said my chance is 20% like this thg has to do with VOs mood Maybe?
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Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by NothingDoMe: 9:57pm On Jun 18, 2018 |
toluene23:
I Saw this here How come? if u said my chance is 20% like this thg has to do with VOs mood Maybe? It is your choice to proceed or not to proceed with your application. Some have gotten their Visas without travel history and others have been refused for lack of it. Read through the thread and make up your own mind. No one can tell you your chances. 4 Likes |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by YankeeJJC(m): 10:07pm On Jun 18, 2018 |
toluene23:
I Saw this here How come? if u said my chance is 20% like this thg has to do with VOs mood Maybe? |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by Pesuzok(m): 10:22pm On Jun 18, 2018 |
toluene23:
I Saw this here How come? if u said my chance is 20% like this thg has to do with VOs mood Maybe? Do you work for xyz company? Do you earn xyz salary? Please fill in blanks before comparing yourself with someone else transcript 2 Likes |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by YankeeJJC(m): 10:30pm On Jun 18, 2018 |
toluene23:
@sexyduby no Travel history Ties: My Job, Aged Parent coz actually I'm not married and not ready to at present I don't want to go but just tot of like its a chance / opportunity to visit there and return back quickly here within a week... so what do u suggest Whiitelion:
Transcript
VO: Good morning Me: Good morning Me: Is this the kind of crowd you have here everyday? VO: Pardon? Me: I mean the crowd, it's overwhelming. VO: Oh yes, we are very busy this period. Me: wow! VO: where are you visiting? Me: New York, for this year's edition of the annual xxxxx holding at xxxxx. It's a 2 day conference holding on xxxxx. VO: What is it all about? Me: It is a conference that would discuss xxxxx xxxxx and xxxxx in the xxxxx sector. It would also have professionals in the xxxxx in attendance. It's an opportunity for visitors and attendees to xxxxx. VO: What do you do? Me: I am the xxxxx Manager at xxxxx. VO: Who is sponsoring this trip? Me: My company xxxxx will take care of all my travel expenses. VO: Have you visited any other country before? Me: Well as the xxxxx manager at my company, I am always busy securing new contracts and executing/supervising existing ones. So my job does not allow me the luxury of travels. My company is just about 3 years old and we are working round the clock to take over about 50% of the xxxxx xxxxx industry in Nigeria. VO: Are you married? Me: *laughs* I actually have my aged grand mother who stays with me and I take care of my 4 siblings. My priority for now is to get them on their feet. Marriage can come later. VO: Your Visa is approved. Come to this location for pick up. Me: Thank you.
This is a good example of using aged parent as tie but, purpose is different and how he convinced the VO on marriage too is different (even tho he is single). all they want to know is if u will return, they believe quickly when you have a good travel history and if you don't have, u can still make them believe you are not an immigrant. |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by careerwoman(f): 11:12pm On Jun 18, 2018 |
Pesuzok:
Do you work for xyz company?
Do you earn xyz salary?
Please fill in blanks before comparing yourself with someone else transcript ![cheesy](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/cheesy.png) I always come back to this thread to ease off the stress from work. Like @Omobendel said earlier, people say it here like there's a VO on the thread. Maybe there is. However, if you're finding it difficult to convince yourself of your intentions to return or migrate, it will definitely be impossible to convince a stranger let alone the VO. |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by nedu2016: 11:15pm On Jun 18, 2018 |
Honestly, take your time and read like 10 pages of this thread, you will get the information you seek. It will help you a great deal to know if you should apply now or work on your ties before applying Thank u for ur response to me pls I as step by step on how to approach the embassy with my status and pls how can I go about hotel or accommodation or how to get invitations letter thank u all |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by travelland(f): 2:56am On Jun 19, 2018 |
toluene23:
I Saw this here How come? if u said my chance is 20% like this thg has to do with VOs mood Maybe? Things have changed. They are only advising you for your sake get good travel history |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by TWoods(m): 5:39am On Jun 19, 2018 |
toluene23:
I Saw this here How come? if u said my chance is 20% like this thg has to do with VOs mood Maybe? Why is your boss/company sponsoring your vacation? |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by TWoods(m): 5:42am On Jun 19, 2018 |
gentlenoni: Good evening house! I've been following this thread for quite sometime now and it really helped me when I had my 1st F1 visa interview, unfortunately I was not well equipped as I was denied at the Lagos embassy in March 2018. This was my experience ;
VO: Good morning. Me: Good morning sir. VO: pass me your passport and I-20 please... Me: sure!(gave him passport, I-20 and sevis fee receipt) VO: where are you going to in the US? Me: Stratford University in Virginia. VO: *nods head* in Virginia. What course are you going to study? Me: yes. Computer and information systems security. VO: how long do you intend to spend in the US? Me: approximately 19 months. VO: did you apply any other schools? Me: yes! SJSU and ISU VO: okay, ISU. where you admitted to any? Me: yes! SJSU. VO: so why did you choose Stratford over SJSU? Me: I chose Stratford because it offers a curriculum that fits my area of interest. It's curriculum combines Advanced technology, hands-on lab and the traditional educational method of impacting knowledge to students. At Stratford university, students spend less time in class taking notes, rather they spend more time at the lab conducting hands on research using advanced technology, which is what I need to be more effective and professional in my area of study and also my basis for selecting an institution. VO: what do you intend to do after graduation? Me: I intend to come back home and contribute to the development of information systems in Nigeria by creating and designing newer softwares for information security and database management. And I also intend to establish an IT institute where I'll train students in IT skills. VO: Who is sponsoring you? Me: My dad. VO: What does he do? Me: He is a major distributor of Vitafoam Nig plc and also a contractor of Julius Berger Nig plc. VO: Vitafoam? Me: Yes. VO: What's your highest qualification? Me: Bachelor of science. VO: In what course? Me: Chemistry. VO: Why are you switching from Chemistry to Information systems? Me: In a time like this where ICT is taking over the world, I want to be among those to impact that change in my own country. VO: That does not answer my question. Why are you switching? Me Now having no clue what to say)I've always loved working with computer and I want to study this course just to enhance my skills so as to add to the development of information systems in my country.*stuttering* VO: Sorry at this time I cannot issue you a visa. This paper states the reason why. You can apply again. Thank you! Me: Thank you!
I applied a 2nd time in april 2018 at the Abuja embassy and was also denied...this time I went fully equipped as I got better answers to every question but was denied still on the basis that I was switching programmes, and the VO said she couldn't get enough information and that was the only question she asked me b4 handing over the green paper. Now I want to apply again but I need to get another I20 from the school but they're requesting for an updated statement of account. Can I send a different account from the one I sent to them previously as it no longer holds the stipulated fund? What other tips do I need to know before embarking on another journey(any possible questions that I may be asked as regards my transcripts)? Fod bless y'all as you do justice to my questions. Thanks in anticipation! My candid advice... save your money. Stratford University in Fairfax is a private school... aka a visa mill. No VO is giving you a visa to go there. 3 Likes |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by seyewest(m): 10:17am On Jun 19, 2018 |
I think we should start skipping irrelevant questions or baiting questions, to me it's wasting of precious page and space. |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by NothingDoMe: 10:28am On Jun 19, 2018 |
seyewest: I think we should start skipping irrelevant questions or baiting questions, to me it's wasting of precious page and space. Where's the fun in that? Won't the thread be boring? ![cheesy](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/cheesy.png) |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by seyewest(m): 10:42am On Jun 19, 2018 |
NothingDoMe: Where's the fun in that? Won't the thread be boring? ![cheesy](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/cheesy.png) Questions like how much is the visa fees.... How can I get emergency date.... How do I get to the embassy/nearest hotel to the embassy....etc These are repetitions. |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by Fela4ese: 11:31am On Jun 19, 2018 |
Lawlek: My experience on the US B1/B2 Visa application.
I paid for the visa application sometime in February this year. Myself, my wife and 3 kids. I filled the online forms myself and booked appointment for a datw in March (9:45am) with plans to travel in April.
On the day for the interview, we were turned back due to irregular appointment number. It was only my number that reflected on all other co-applicants appointments. We were told to reschedule in 72 hours.
I did as was told and choose, a date in May and also changed the date of our planned vacation to July.
Fast forward to May. We got to the Lagos office very early in the morning. Paid the usual #500 for parking. We ate our breakfast first and then proceeded to the queue and in we went because everything was alright this time.
After a lady confirmed out appointment etc, we joined the queue for the biometric. Myself, my wife and my 14 year old son. The other 2 children were younger than 14, so no need for biometric. After this, we again joined the queue for the interview proper. It was as if it was the judgment day. We could clear hear other visa applicants confessing before the VO. Some were almost begging, I could hear some lying with a straight face.
We were directed to cubicle 8. The VO was all smile. He was the same guy that did our biometric. The lady (applicant) directly before me was denied. My turn
VO: Good morning, immediately looking at his computer screen Me: Good morning
VO: You are a .... (My job)? Me: Yes.
VO: What is ...(a question only my professional colleagues would know). Me: I defined the term without blinking nor 2nd thought.
VO: How many years have you been in practice of your trade? Me: 8 years now.
VO: What Company do you work for? Me: Named the Company sharply.
VO: Tell me about your daily work. Me: I coincisely narrated my daily assignment.
VO: Hello Ma'am (my wife) where do you work? My wife: I work with the Lagos State Government.
VO: Where? My wife: Local Government.
VO: Which local government? My wife: ... Local government.
VO: What level are you? My wife: Level 9.
VO: Why are you traveling? Me: Family Vacation.
VO: Do you know anyone in the US? Me: No.
VO: Which State are you going in the US? Me: Miami, Florida.
VO: How long do you intend to stay in the US? Me: Just 2 weeks.
VO: Do you have any other kids aside from these 3? Me: No. Just these 3.
VO: Do you guys have travel experiences? Me: Yes.
VO: Where and where? Me: UK, Germany, Spain and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
VO: You madam? My wpaperKingdom of Saudi Arabia.
VO: Where are the Visas? I can't find them in your international passports? Me: Yes, they are in our old international passports.
VO: And where are they? Me: I left them in the car. I was told not to bring them in.
VO: Who told you not to bring them in?
He continued... Reaching for a white paper, he quickly wrote m case number, the date, my surname and marked the portion ...You are requested to provide additional documentation and then he wrote old passport.
VO: Show this document to the security, it will let you out and let you back in. Go and bring your old passports.
Me: OK Sir. Taking fast strides.
Upon my return from the car, with our old passports in hand, I went straight to him, with my family. He carefully went through all my visas and the one on my wife's old passport.
VO: Can I have all the passports back? Me: Passed it to him sharperly.
He scanned them all again. He then looked up at me.
VO: Congratulations Mr. ..., your visas have been approved, you shall be contacted by the DHL office Victoria Island in 72 hours via text messages or email to come and pick up your Visas.
Me: Thank you Sir.
It was our first attempt and we received the text messages and email in 72 hours. We have our visas now and the travel plans is in top gear. We booked the hotel.
congratulations all d best to u guys |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by nedu2016: 12:26pm On Jun 19, 2018 |
pls my follow nigeria I receive my passports today I want to approach usa embassy I want to try my lock pls I have a hand work I am a welder and industrial maintanice office but with little salary I can get my letter of employment and my company statement of acct pls guide me of what to do |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by AfonjaBoston: 12:52pm On Jun 19, 2018 |
nedu2016: pls my follow nigeria I receive my passports today I want to approach usa embassy I want to try my lock pls I have a hand work I am a welder and industrial maintanice office but with little salary I can get my letter of employment and my company statement of acct pls guide me of what to do Just walk up to the consulate and tell them to give it to you sharp sharp. You need am just like igbo man need ofe nsala and akpu after a long day at the shop. They have done it in the past it won't be a problem this time. Very very easy brother. Best of luck |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by nedu2016: 12:57pm On Jun 19, 2018 |
thank u brother pls I came here to seek for help cos a friend direct me to this site pls if u don't have any useful information pls stay behind |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by winterstorm: 1:12pm On Jun 19, 2018 |
toluene23:
I Saw this here How come? if u said my chance is 20% like this thg has to do with VOs mood Maybe? (1). What is the date of this transcript? (2). You asked and I replied. (3). What I said is simply the Truth and I didn't say you can't try your Luck... Actually, that and God is all you have at this point. (4). If you are sure you have the same profile( it's a recent date), fire without looking back. Let's hope/pray you meet the same VO. 1 Like |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by winterstorm: 1:22pm On Jun 19, 2018 |
nedu2016: pls my follow nigeria I receive my passports today I want to approach usa embassy I want to try my lock pls I have a hand work I am a welder and industrial maintanice office but with little salary I can get my letter of employment and my company statement of acct pls guide me of what to do Even I know you want to run away, talk less of the VO... Please don't waste your money oooo Try to build your travel history by going to UK and Arabian countries. If not its just a fantasy you are having. |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by Teeboy22(m): 1:37pm On Jun 19, 2018 |
LadyGuinivere: i think u can get a bus to lekki from obalande. Stop at Walter Carrington. I stand to be corrected. 7am is good. Thanks my sweet mummy |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by LadyGuinivere: 1:38pm On Jun 19, 2018 |
AfonjaBoston:
Just walk up to the consulate and tell them to give it to you sharp sharp. You need am just like igbo man need ofe nsala and akpu after a long day at the shop. They have done it in the past it won't be a problem this time. Very very easy brother.
Best of luck . Why are you wicked like this na?! ![grin](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/grin.png) Well, you have been told to " stay behind " . Lol @Seye, I stopped answering those questions ages ago. I read and waka pass |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by Teeboy22(m): 1:39pm On Jun 19, 2018 |
LadyGuinivere:
Kudos. Thanks. Before e loss. Lol I no fit lost for lagos oh .....haha ![grin](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/grin.png) |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by LadyGuinivere: 1:40pm On Jun 19, 2018 |
Teeboy22:
Thanks my sweet mummy were u successful? |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by Ojolfc(m): 1:40pm On Jun 19, 2018 |
seyewest:
You mean www.ustraveldocs.com Sir i was able to access the site but not received any password in my mail for the past 3days now. Does it take long like that. |