fantastical:
Hello everyone,
I'll going for an important training in the U.S. precisely March 2019 and after the training I'll like to stay with a friend in Houston, Texas for a while to enable me to work before coming back to Nigeria. What category of Visa do I really need to apply for?
Secondly, I'm still expecting my INVITATION LETTER to be sent from the organisation that is organising the training. But since I'll also be visiting/staying with a friend, do I also need an additional invitation letter from that my friend as a back-up/attached document?
Please someone help...

I am scheduled to attend a business meeting in March and was able to get an appointment for Mid March as at October when i booked my appointment. Going by my experience, you are running behind schedule.

oluwa234:



I am scheduled to attend a business meeting in March and was able to get an appointment for Mid March as at October when i booked my appointment. Going by my experience, you are running behind schedule.

He will get it expedited. He has important work to do in Houston that will boost America's growing economy

oluwa234:



I am scheduled to attend a business meeting in March and was able to get an appointment for Mid March as at October when i booked my appointment. Going by my experience, you are running behind schedule.

Since I'm running behind schedule, what's the possible way out?

AfonjaBoston:


He will get it expedited. He has important work to do in Houston that will boost America's growing economy

Loool!

Op i want to find a good and a low budget university in USA and again how can I get a permanent permit once I an through with my studies, because I plan on working and living permanently after my programm.

Beautyaddy:


Loool!

This is a serious matter and not an issue to joke with. If I knew what to do I wouldn't have bothered to ask or requested for advice. That's why some of us are here. I'll be travelling for the first time anyway.
What's the next thing to do? Do I proceed to apply for the Visa while I await my invitation letter or what? Or I should just forget about the process?
I need to be educated here...

Why the delay in getting the invitation letter? I suggest you apply for Visa if you are sure of getting the letter. If the letter doesn't come on time then you can defer your Visa interview

fantastical:

This is a serious matter and not an issue to joke with. If I knew what to do I wouldn't have bothered to ask or requested for advice. That's why some of us are here. I'll be travelling for the first time anyway.
What's the next thing to do? Do I proceed to apply for the Visa while I await my invitation letter or what? Or I should just forget about the process?
I need to be educated here...

fantastical:


Since I'm running behind schedule, what's the possible way out?

You can try Abuja. Its very likely you get an earlier date. Otherwise, you can go ahead and book any available date in Lagos with the hope that you find an earlier date later on. Note that you are only allowed to reschedule once.

flourishing247:
Why the delay in getting the invitation letter? I suggest you apply for Visa if you are sure of getting the letter. If the letter doesn't come on time then you can defer your Visa interview

If you are going to get a letter of invitation, then dont waste time with going ahead with your application. I would expect that you get your letter before your interview.

AfonjaBoston:


You don't need any docs whatsoever .
The only thing you need is sincerity. Make sure you tell them your true intentions both the first and second and be very adamant and confident.Oyinbo people like honest people.once you tell them they will give it to you then it won't be illegal to work when you go to Houston.
Don't mind that bad belle above me.

Na sure banker. Just go to sleep 2019 is your year

kai see sarcasm. Guy its very illegal to work on a visit visa.

oluwa234:


If you are going to get a letter of invitation, then dont waste time with going ahead with your application. I would expect that you get your letter before your interview.

. You are quoting the wrong person

Smhaykins:
I av bin denied once...I registered my passport as single....am now planning to reapply with same passport as married, since am applying with my wife n kid.

my question z do I have a chance since av not traveled before, I only av a stamp of Benin republic on my passport.. if asked whether av travelled before... can I say yes DAT av gone to Benin republic... or I shud just say no since its a neighboring country.

my salary z five digits...must I go with statement DAT shows my salary... or I can present another statements DAT has my name and prove strong financial activities

Seriously

flourishing247:
Why the delay in getting the invitation letter? I suggest you apply for Visa if you are sure of getting the letter. If the letter doesn't come on time then you can defer your Visa interview

Thank you for your quick response. Well, the delay in getting the invitation letter is simply because according to them I must write two assignments in other to qualify me for participating in the training which I have already written and submitted the first assignment awaiting the second assignment to be sent since.

oluwa234:


You can try Abuja. Its very likely you get an earlier date. Otherwise, you can go ahead and book any available date in Lagos with the hope that you find an earlier date later on. Note that you are only allowed to reschedule once.

Alright @oluwa234, I really appreciate your contribution in this matter. But if I'm to proceed in applying for the visa, which category of visa should I apply for since I'll like to work after the training?

Nicklaus619:
Op i want to find a good and a low budget university in USA and again how can I get a permanent permit once I an through with my studies, because I plan on working and living permanently after my programm.

I'm not sure you have intention of studying in U.S

fantastical:

Alright @oluwa234, I really appreciate your contribution in this matter. But if I'm to proceed in applying for the visa, which category of visa should I apply for since I'll like to work after the training?

You seem to get the wrong idea in your head... You're not allowed to work with a visiting visa, if anyone told you so, just know that they're lying to you although it does not rule out the fact that you can't work but it's very illegal and you maybe ban or even deported...

If you want to work in U.S LEGALLY... Go about it legal and one more thing and at your age if you stay in U.S more than 2 months, it's a red flag.

fantastical:

Alright @oluwa234, I really appreciate your contribution in this matter. But if I'm to proceed in applying for the visa, which category of visa should I apply for since I'll like to work after the training?

Please do everything legally. Don't plan to run away after the training. Follow the right process

See ehn. I know country is hard but why make things difficult for yourself by running away when you get a visa. It doesn't make sense cos you will just be hovering around doing nasty jobs cos you are an illegal immigrant. Why frustrate yourself. Even the marriage thing is not working again. Why? Why? The whole thing is now affecting genuine people. Can we just do the right thing.

fantastical:

Alright @oluwa234, I really appreciate your contribution in this matter. But if I'm to proceed in applying for the visa, which category of visa should I apply for since I'll like to work after the training?

You have been rightly advised. YOU CANNOT AND SHOULDN'T WORK ON A VISITOR'S VISA!

Same day I submitted mine 26th Nov too last update was 27th Nov and every sInce then no uplate. Have you collected now?

oluwa234:


You have been rightly advised. YOU CANNOT AND SHOULDN'T WORK ON A VISITOR'S VISA!

Please, don't get me wrong! I'm not planning to run away. And I want to do everything legally.
The question is, WHAT TYPE OF VISA DO I APPLY FOR since I cannot work with visiting Visa?

fantastical:
Please, don't get me wrong! I'm not planning to run away. And I want to do everything legally.
The question is, WHAT TYPE OF VISA DO I APPLY FOR since I cannot work with visiting Visa?

B1/B2

AfonjaBoston:


B1/B2

Thank you @AfonjaBoston
God bless you.

Good morning family
I have only been to the UK and Ghana. I studied in UK and last traveled 2016. Throughout 2017, I was in lawschool. 2018- NYSC/ and part time working with my Dad's company. 26, female and single.

Currently I still work for my Dad's company full time. But d pay is 50k.
I would like to visit my aunt in d US with my dad as my sponsor because I haven't started earning a lot and can't sponsor my self.
Secondly, my dad does not mind being my sponsor but I am still worried.

Having same company as Employer and Sponsor might pose a challenge especially when we share same surname.

Plse I need advice.


Secondly, plse what is the available date now in Abuja?

Annie26:
Good morning family
I have only been to the UK and Ghana. I studied in UK and last traveled 2016. Throughout 2017, I was in lawschool. 2018- NYSC/ and part time working with my Dad's company. 26, female and single.

Currently I still work for my Dad's company full time. But d pay is 50k.
I would like to visit my aunt in d US with my dad as my sponsor because I haven't started earning a lot and can't sponsor my self.
Secondly, my dad does not mind being my sponsor but I am still worried.

Having same company as Employer and Sponsor might pose a challenge especially when we share same surname.

Plse I need advice.


Secondly, plse what is the available date now in Abuja?

Sis correct me if I am wrong.
You are a lawyer abi
Good
You have an excellent travel history
Studied abroad ,Proffesional course and came back home on your own volition.
Great

I want to believe you can express yourself if you face a VO.
If you can you are good to go
Let your sister send the invitation letter although it’s unlikely to be looked at.
The statement of account for visit visas is also rarely checked.i know this as I have applied 4 times.
Be bold and say the truth “.

Visa interviews are hardly predictable but you have a lot going for you.
26 young and unmarrried -red flags
But young Proffesional with a good future ahead and truthful about your circumstances
You are likely to clinch it

AfonjaBoston:


B1/B2

People tell this boy the truth and let him use his hand to sort himself out

fantastical:
Please, don't get me wrong! I'm not planning to run away. And I want to do everything legally.
The question is, WHAT TYPE OF VISA DO I APPLY FOR since I cannot work with visiting Visa?

When you say do things legally
How do you mean
Folks are trying to save you from yourself
Immigration to the US can’t be simplified on these pages.

Oga mbok
Google proves of legal immigration to the USA
Read it extensively and then come back to ask relevant questions

B1/B2 is a visit visa for tourists and business transactions,medical visits and conferences.

H1 is the work permit equivalent in the USA but I doubt if you qualify for one.
I advise you to read up as much as you can

llcn1422:
Good day everyone. I want to visit America genuinely as a visitor. I am a Medical Doctor. Does my profession weigh in my favor? Is this an advantage for me in the eyes of the consular? I know that no one knows the answer for sure but I need opinions.

How many years post graduation
What is your grade as in status-residency or consultant
Also where do you work ?

ayobj:


When you say do things legally
How do you mean
Folks are trying to save you from yourself
Immigration to the US can’t be simplified on these pages.

Oga mbok
Google proves of legal immigration to the USA
Read it extensively and then come back to ask relevant questions

B1/B2 is a visit visa for tourists and business transactions,medical visits and conferences.

H1 is the work permit equivalent in the USA but I doubt if you qualify for one.
I advise you to read up as much as you can

Alright, when I say I want to do things legally I mean, I want to acquire legal and relevant documents that will not compromise my integrity and the integrity of the country I'm representing (Nigeria). This is going to be my first international trip anyway. And my first appearance at the embassy. That's why I have to open up here after carefully followed this trend. Anyway, every advice and suggestion is welcome and highly appreciated.
God will see me through...

Good morning! Please does DHL office Lagos work on Saturdays so that my sis can pick up her Visa. She wants to travel 31st Dec or 1st January?

fantastical:

Alright, when I say I want to do things legally I mean, I want to acquire legal and relevant documents that will not compromise my integrity and the integrity of the country I'm representing (Nigeria). This is going to be my first international trip anyway. And my first appearance at the embassy. That's why I have to open up here after carefully followed this trend. Anyway, every advice and suggestion is welcome and highly appreciated.
God will see me through...

It good to know you want to do things legally.

This thread is for discussions on Visit Visa. You've been advised that you can apply for a Visit Visa to attend a program. But you were also advised not to work with a Visit Visa.

So if you insist on working, then this is the wrong thread for you as Visit Visa is for visiting and not working.

Securing work visa is not easy. This is because it's the company that wants to employ you that usually applies for the visa and they must convince the US government that no US citizen is qualified for the job and that you are the only one qualified. This is a tall order if you ask me.

You can however work with a student visa. But the cost of schooling in the US is so high that the money you make while working is barely enough. I doubt you even want to go through the rigours of schooling. So this is not your option.

So my personal advice is this: apply for a visit visa and if you get it, visit only and come back home. You can always visit many times thereafter. But don't work with the visit visa.

However note that you will have to demonstrate strong ties with Nigeria for you to get the visit visa. If you don't qualify for visit visa, then I suggest you don't waste money applying and wait till when you have gotten the required things that can be considered as strong ties.

Timika:
Good morning! Please does DHL office Lagos work on Saturdays so that my sis can pick up her Visa. She wants to travel 31st Dec or 1st January?

Call the office. Travel as per US? She needs to see her visa with her korokoro eyes before she starts making plans.