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Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by wuki: 5:28pm On Aug 21, 2019 |
Muchluv3: I wouldn't worry about that. I was denied my first student visa interview back in 2009; went back 2 days later because my school start date was fast approaching - I was issued my visa within 3 minutes of the interview. The rest is history and I have since become a citizen. The level playing ground has shifted though: consider that the refusal rate for B1/B2 visas for Nigerian applicants in FY2018 was 57.47% (you can find this info in The State Department annual report.) Those numbers could get worse in FY2019 since Trump issued a hardline visa policy for Nigerian applicants this year. So yeah, I wouldn't worry about being denied a visa simply because of a denial history; but rather because the consulate has gotten more stringent. The key is to have a valid and honest reason for wanting a visa, and much more valid and honest reasons that you will be returning to Nigeria again after a short stay. VO hardly looks at your documents - they believe some of these documents are fake. Lots of people here get surprised that they were denied a visa even without the VO looking at their docs: go figure. They are trained to assess the candidate not so much documents. I'd encourage you to apply since you already have a visa to the UK explaining you are traveling on vacation to Europe and the U.S. Be sure to mention a few sites and landmarks you will be visiting while in the States. If you have a travel history that could be a plus. 2 Likes |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Luciadebertrand: 6:32pm On Aug 21, 2019 |
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Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Nobody: 9:30pm On Aug 21, 2019 |
Your response is 100% accurate. seyewest: |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Nobody: 9:56pm On Aug 21, 2019 |
Look oga stop all this unnecessary noise here. You have a long way to go with your abusive attitude. You are searching for sugar-coated lies about U.S visas but you got a response that was actually the real fact. How can you be offended when seyewest responded with the truth? You are the one that is actually writing jargons here. It is very easy to tell from your questions that you are really confused. You still don’t know which visa category you need for yourself. You don’t even know anything about the visa terms and you are here insulting seyewest. Just take your illegal plan somewhere else. manneger2: 3 Likes |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Nobody: 9:59pm On Aug 21, 2019 |
There is nothing you can do about appointment dates. Stop it Traveler007: 2 Likes |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Teshoma1111: 12:04pm On Aug 22, 2019 |
Hello guys. I am about to book my ticket. The stop over is London heathrow, in the evening, For onward journey to the US the next Morning. But I don't have a valid UK visa. Is this going to be a problem. So I can check for other airlines. Your swift response will be appreciated. |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Nobody: 12:50pm On Aug 22, 2019 |
That won’t be an issue. You will be allowed to stay at London Heathrow airport to wait for your connecting flight without a U.K visa. The point is you will be within the airport only for that duration but not allowed access into the city of London. Teshoma1111: 2 Likes |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Teshoma1111: 12:58pm On Aug 22, 2019 |
Thanks much for your response. It's a virgin Atlantic flight Oops, the flight lands at 5pm, and takes off the next day at 11am. I can't be at the airport all thru that period. Lol . Will have to check other options then. Thanks again for your response. skdfu747: 1 Like |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by femi9naija(m): 1:10pm On Aug 22, 2019 |
My younger sister and I have an interview scheduled for October based on an invitation by my elder brother that won the visa lottery in 2001 and has been there since. I work in the civil service as a level 9 officer here while my sister is still schooling here. What can I expect from the interview? What documents do we need to provide? Thanks in anticipation. 1 Like |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by yinksob002: 3:00pm On Aug 22, 2019 |
I finally picked up my passport today only to be asked to schedule a follow up interview. Honestly, I do not understand their criteria anymore given that i spent only two weeks out of the 2yrs earlier granted. I guess it's probably due to change in my marital status. To those still waiting for a response from the embassy, I wish you all the best. 1 Like |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by irewoleorth: 3:37pm On Aug 22, 2019 |
yinksob002:Sorry to hear that. Did your status on the ceac page change to "issued" first? How were you notified to pick up your passport? Please respond. |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by wuki: 4:20pm On Aug 22, 2019 |
femi9naija: To start with, an invitation letter from an individual in the U.S is not a legally binding document so don't count on the letter having any impact whatsoever on the decision of the interviewing officer. Moreover anyone can come up with an invitation letter. The officer will not waste time reading the invitation letter - that's for SURE. If you read some of my earlier posts: one question you would most certainly be asked is why your brother can't come visit you and your sister in Nigeria? Since your sister is still in school she's likely making no income which already is a red flag and basis for denial. If you claim your brother is sponsoring the trip you're only going to complicate matters in a way that guarantees a denial. As for documents: obviously your pay slips and bank account statements - showing you have enough capacity to sponsor the trip, letter of employment from your employer, letter of enrollment from the school; but most importantly be prepared to explain your strong ties to Nigeria and why they should believe you'll come back. |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by flourishing247: 4:39pm On Aug 22, 2019 |
yinksob002: Did you travel exactly when you filled in your ds160 form? Marital status could also be a factor. All the same fear not, have faith it will be issued |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by TWoods(m): 4:42pm On Aug 22, 2019 |
flourishing247: Visas are not issued by faith. If an individual qualifies for one, they get it. 4 Likes |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by yinksob002: 4:48pm On Aug 22, 2019 |
Thanks. I did not travel on the exact date due to some work related constraints but still travelled few months afterwards. Besides, I was single then but married now. Anyways, I hope for the best as i attend the interview. flourishing247: |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by yinksob002: 4:52pm On Aug 22, 2019 |
No, it was actually on administrative processing at the time i was informed via email that my pp is ready for collection. irewoleorth: |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by flourishing247: 5:13pm On Aug 22, 2019 |
yinksob002: Just be ready for that question. Be honest in all your answers and you are good to go. |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by MrsBee: 5:37pm On Aug 22, 2019 |
yinksob002: I also picked up today and was asked to schedule an interview. They want me to come with itemized bill and receipts for my childbirth on my first visa. I had renewed that visa and used it only once on a day road trip from Canada (less than 12 hours actually). The annoying thing for me is they had my passport for over 3 months, only to be told to schedule an appointment at the end. And no dates are available right now, the process can be better. |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by MrsBee: 5:44pm On Aug 22, 2019 |
yinksob002: Have you been able to schedule an interview? |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by TWoods(m): 6:08pm On Aug 22, 2019 |
yinksob002: Did you change your passport to reflect your change in marital status and name? |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by TWoods(m): 6:10pm On Aug 22, 2019 |
MrsBee: You had a baby in the US. This is now under serious scrutiny so yours is not a surprise. No dates are available simply because too many people are applying. It’s not the process. Applications for any immigration benefits here in the US have gotten much longer in the last 2 years too. Unfortunate. 3 Likes |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by yinksob002: 6:29pm On Aug 22, 2019 |
They didn't specify any document to bring along on my 221g form but i will just go with the likely ones they might request for. All the best MrsBee: |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by yinksob002: 6:32pm On Aug 22, 2019 |
I will try my hands on that when I get home from work later tonight MrsBee: |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by yinksob002: 6:35pm On Aug 22, 2019 |
There wasn't any need for that given that i am a male applicant. Thanks TWoods: |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Ade84ty: 7:27pm On Aug 22, 2019 |
We have same story, went to us for just 2 weeks, tried to renew after getting married and now they are asking me to book interview after holding my passport for more than 3 months. I can't even get appointment date. Sigh. yinksob002: |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by yinksob002: 8:06pm On Aug 22, 2019 |
[Na wa oh.. quote author=Ade84ty post=81508150]We have same story, went to us for just 2 weeks, tried to renew after getting married and now they are asking me to book interview after holding my passport for more than 3 months. I can't even get appointment date. Sigh. [/quote] |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Beautyaddy: 8:36pm On Aug 22, 2019 |
TWoods: lool!....At some point you might have to give up because you can never win this highlighted statement with most Nigerians. 1 Like |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by LewinskyMon: 9:20pm On Aug 22, 2019 |
TWoods:faith like a grain of mustard seed moves mountains but don't lie while applying for visa or else the faith will not work, faith works with honesty, truth and righteousness 1 Like |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Ade84ty: 11:15am On Aug 23, 2019 |
Please is there anyone who can help with booking appointment, (lagos) the calendar is just blank. What do we do. |
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