mrprolifik:

It's similar to my case . The passport photo I uploaded was rejected online so on the day of my appointment I took 4 copies of passport photograph to the embassy and they collected 2 from me. So you don't have to worry about anything. At the end I was still granted visa

When was this? Where, how?

Hello Fellow Nairalanders,

I recently got an invitation to attend an annual conference in San Jose, US. Among the requirements requested by the organizers inorder to process the invitation letter were;

·        Employer or University and address
·        Job title or degree of study

The problem I have is that , I work as a freelancer online ( I build mobile and web apps) for people hence I do not have a constant job. Also prior to this I would be taking jamb exams this year and I also cannot claim to be a University student. I am however confused on what to stand as; either as a Remote Software Developer who is a Freelancer or as a Student possibly awaiting admission to study computer science in Nigeria.

Please I would love to know which one to pick that might increase my ties to my country.



Am also taking into account that any little lie or uncertainty could lead to a denial
cc omobendel24 seyewest LadyG and many others who are experienced

mrprolifik:

It's similar to my case . The passport photo I uploaded was rejected online so on the day of my appointment I took 4 copies of passport photograph to the embassy and they collected 2 from me. So you don't have to worry about anything. At the end I was still granted visa

thanks bro. Congrats on your visa. When did you have you interview and where?

seyewest:


No, you have to fill another form and update your profile page.... Hope your interview is not near.

someone who recently had their interview said he went without having his photo on the form

jericho2006:
what was said at the border at abu dabi? such an action is not done lightly.

I quite have loads full of African stuff like food and weave on

flourishing247:


What exactly happened?

quite have loads full of African stuff like food and weave on

Please how many weeks did it take for her to get her passport back from the Embassy for Dropbox

groovychik:
My Mum did her dropbox before her visa expired and it was issued. So I guess you can apply whenever you want as long as it does not exceed a year after expiration. Good luck.

mrprolifik:

It's similar to my case . The passport photo I uploaded was rejected online so on the day of my appointment I took 4 copies of passport photograph to the embassy and they collected 2 from me. So you don't have to worry about anything. At the end I was still granted visa

Interesting! I sincerely find this hard to believe though.

mrprolifik:

It's similar to my case . The passport photo I uploaded was rejected online so on the day of my appointment I took 4 copies of passport photograph to the embassy and they collected 2 from me. So you don't have to worry about anything. At the end I was still granted visa

Really?

Did you apply and have your US visa interview in Nigeria?

mrprolifik:

It's similar to my case . The passport photo I uploaded was rejected online so on the day of my appointment I took 4 copies of passport photograph to the embassy and they collected 2 from me. So you don't have to worry about anything. At the end I was still granted visa

When was this?

jammyunn:
someone who recently had their interview said he went without having his photo on the form

He/she never said recently... I see nothing stopping from confirming this from the U.S Embassy website.

Synkells:
Hello House, I am new in here. I went for my B1 interview in Lagos, it was successful. The VO handed me the white paper and said I should pick up my passport in 3 working days. I allowed for up to 6 working days. Went to DHL and the staff said my passport isn't ready. Asked why and she said status on the US site states my case is on administrative processing. I was shocked and confused as my travel date was in 3 days time. I sent emails and called with no reply. I have been checking to track my passport ever since then and it's still on admin processing. My travel date as indicated on the DS 160 has passed, those who invited me for a business conference said I can attend another in July 2019. My questions please are:

1. How is it that after VO asked I pick my passport in 3 days but its still in admin processing, tomorrow will make it 2 weeks?
2. Now that my travel date has passed, what is the implication on my Visa....will they have to reassess my case?
3. Will the change in travel to July pose problems at the port of entry?
4. How long more should i wait? What can I do to fast track or even contact the embassy for my case, I have sent emails but with no response.
5. Has anybody had a similar case before.

Thank you guys.

Gurus in the house please assist me with this

seyewest:


He/she never said recently... I see nothing stopping from confirming this from the U.S Embassy website.

Correct.

And I really doubt the interview was done in Nigeria too.

were you sent a mail, to come for pick up?

Synkells:


Gurus in the house please assist me with this

seyewest:


He/she never said recently... I see nothing stopping from confirming this from the U.S Embassy website.

I meant offline, a former colleague in my work but his interview was in Japan. Still waiting for the guy here to respond. Anyways, I'll still confirm from the embassy. Thanks.

seyewest:


No, you have to fill another form and update your profile page.... Hope your interview is not near.

seyewest, to be on the safe side I think I have to fill my form again. How I start a fresh application? I won't there won't be conflict of information. My current interview date is on the 2nd of may

Shalolo:


quite have loads full of African stuff like food and weave on

Kai! ,Red flag of course. You took them for commercial purposes

seyewest:


No, you have to fill another form and update your profile page.... Hope your interview is not near.

what if he fill another one will the interview date change?

kuljiyke:
what if he fill another one will the interview date change?

yes, from the information on their website because I'll have to rebook my appointment. I may be lucky though and get to choose the same time since my interview is still over a month away

hello guys,

Please how do i respond to this "is your father in the US" while filling my DS160 form

am actually confused here as my parents are currently in the US for a 3 month vacation. do i say "yes" or "no"?

5 working days

Imbees:
Please how many weeks did it take for her to get her passport back from the Embassy for Dropbox

OmoBendel24:


When was this? Where, how?

This was November 2018 at the USA consolate in Milan italy. I am a permanent resident in italy.

[quote author=Beautyaddy post=77070406]

Really?

Did you apply and have your US visa interview in Nigeria?[/quote
I didn't apply in Nigeria . I applied in Italy where i live.

Beautyaddy:


Correct.

And I really doubt the interview was done in Nigeria too.

Photo requirements for non immigrant usa visa in italy.
https://it.usembassy.gov/visas/niv/photo-requirements/?_ga=2.144700272.413072608.1553804845-792915198.1551467944

seyewest:


When was this?

Photo requirements for non immigrant usa visa in italy
https://it.usembassy.gov/visas/niv/photo-requirements/?_ga=2.144700272.413072608.1553804845-792915198.1551467944

Teshoma111:
were you sent a mail, to come for pick up?

Teshoma, no i wasn't sent an email to come pick it up.

ikaboy:
hello guys,

Please how do i respond to this "is your father in the US" while filling my DS160 form

am actually confused here as my parents are currently in the US for a 3 month vacation. do i say "yes" or "no"?

By the date of your interview, will your parents still be in the US?

I had a similar issue and it was sorted out in 15 days after which they sent me an email to pick up my passport. Not to worry just keep looking at the website and it would change from ADMIN PROCESS to ISSUED. just calm down

Synkells:

Teshoma, no i wasn't sent an email to come pick it up.

Chips101:


By the date of your interview, will your parents still be in the US?

am doing drop box which i want to submit next week and they will be there till April

mrprolifik:

Photo requirements for non immigrant usa visa in italy.
https://it.usembassy.gov/visas/niv/photo-requirements/?_ga=2.144700272.413072608.1553804845-792915198.1551467944

Ok.

This is not applicable in Nigeria.

ikaboy:
hello guys,

Please how do i respond to this "is your father in the US" while filling my DS160 form

am actually confused here as my parents are currently in the US for a 3 month vacation. do i say "yes" or "no"?

Say yes. There is nothing bad if they are in the us, as long as they have not overstayed

Tools of the trade! Not a genuine tourist.

Shalolo:

I quite have loads full of African stuff like food and weave on