Hello everyone. Please my Passport expires on 7th April 2020 {Next Year} and i understand that part of US visa requirements is that passport must be at least 6 months valid. Please can I still apply with the passport now and how soon can i get an interview appointment date

Good day house. Please I am asking on behalf of a friend. My friend wants to do court marriage in Bariga registry in Lagos to use it for her spouse visa application, she has gone to the registry and she was told the certificate is very authentic and can be used internationally. But the problem now is that some of her friends told her that local registry is not acceptable by UK Embassy only federal registry at Ikoyi. Please house how true is this? She is a confused. And beside the money for Ikoyi registry is higher, they were charging 60k while Bariga is charging only 15k. I will appreciate your suggestions please. Thank you.

MISTAICEY02288:
Hello everyone. Please my Passport expires on 7th April 2020 {Next Year} and i understand that part of US visa requirements is that passport must be at least 6 months valid. Please can I still apply with the passport now and how soon can i get an interview appointment date

It's too late. You need a new passport.

Chips101:


It's too late. You need a new passport.

Oh okay thanks. Please must i wait till April 7th before i renew ny Passport or can i do it now?

Taal17:



Anyone? Please?

Your DS-160 location has to match with the location you select for your appointment; so if booking @ Abuja, you’d need a matching DS-160

Is it about the pricing or acceptability........IMO this is not a question please

Monmarri:
Good day house. Please I am asking on behalf of a friend. My friend wants to do court marriage in Bariga registry in Lagos to use it for her spouse visa application, she has gone to the registry and she was told the certificate is very authentic and can be used internationally. But the problem now is that some of her friends told her that local registry is not acceptable by UK Embassy only federal registry at Ikoyi. Please house how true is this? She is a confused. [b]And beside the money for Ikoyi registry is higher, they were charging 60k while Bariga is charging only 15k. [/b]I will appreciate your suggestions please. Thank you.

Please is there any difference between Registry any where else in Lagos and the one at Ikoyi?
I thought they will all issue same certificate.

Monmarri:
Good day house. Please I am asking on behalf of a friend. My friend wants to do court marriage in Bariga registry in Lagos to use it for her spouse visa application, she has gone to the registry and she was told the certificate is very authentic and can be used internationally. But the problem now is that some of her friends told her that local registry is not acceptable by UK Embassy only federal registry at Ikoyi. Please house how true is this? She is a confused. And beside the money for Ikoyi registry is higher, they were charging 60k while Bariga is charging only 15k. I will appreciate your suggestions please. Thank you.

My transcript at Abuja few minutes ago was refused. They aint joking. V. O was just ready to dash peoples expectations.
The next person
V. O: Good morning
Me: Good morning (trying to smile, she no look my face. She just dey look system as if dem Don program am)
V. O: where are you going
Me: answer her.bla conference
V. O: Do you work in so/so company.
Me: yes pls I work at soso company.
V. O: what position
Me: Project Engr with brief Explanation
V. O:ok
V. O: how long have you been working( she dey look system. I dey wait eye contact. She dIn't look at me atall
Me: Six years
V. O: Are u single or married.
Me: Single( her body reaction Don dey change)
V. O: who is gonna pay for your trip
Me: My employer will foot My bill
V. O: where else have u travel to apart from Nigeria
Me: To Ghana, to commission bla bla project. (immediately she hear Ghana she just carry green paper for herself like speed of light.
V. O:u r nt eligible for a visa at these time(so fast)
Me: I smile my way out( looking others too many on the queue,Trust naija den go dey eye mk dem no sup.
The bro before me was mentioning African countries for visit before he end the lady don give green paper. Giving out green paper wt excitement.

Hi Guys

please i need your help or advice rather. my interview is 1st week in November and this is my standing.

i went to the united states once with my mom when i was underage, when my visa expired i renewed via drop box and got 2 years again, the problem here is i never used it, mostly because of school(Unilag) and the frequent strikes that occurred, there was lot of uncertainity with regards to when strike would be called off, and mostly exam followed next after strike . so in the nutshell i didn't use it, this is as far back 2014/ 2015.

After then i have been to dubai 3 times, mostly November /December for vacation and time off work. This year i went in September because my company sponsored me for an Expo.

Also, In July my parent who i had renewed and gotten my united states visa with reapplied and were granted. but then they are above 60 and i don't hear any talk on older ones being denied.

i am going for the first time on my own and i am definitely nervous and don't know what my chances are.

please help

ozymes:
Is it about the pricing or acceptability........IMO this is not a question please

Acceptability I am concerned about please

Maryam3:

Please is there any difference between Registry any where else in Lagos and the one at Ikoyi?
I thought they will all issue same certificate.

I don't know please

lightdream:
My transcript at Abuja few minutes ago was refused. They aint joking. V. O was just ready to dash peoples expectations.
The next person
V. O: Good morning
Me: Good morning (trying to smile, she no look my face. She just dey look system as if dem Don program am)
V. O: where are you going
Me: answer her.bla conference
V. O: Do you work in so/so company.
Me: yes pls I work at soso company.
V. O: what position
Me: Project Engr with brief Explanation
V. O:ok
V. O: how long have you been working( she dey look system. I dey wait eye contact. She dIn't look at me atall
Me: Six years
V. O: Are u single or married.
Me: Single( her body reaction Don dey change)
V. O: who is gonna pay for your trip
Me: My employer will foot My bill
V. O: where else have u travel to apart from Nigeria
Me: To Ghana, to commission bla bla project. (immediately she hear Ghana she just carry green paper for herself like speed of light.
V. O:u r nt eligible for a visa at these time(so fast)
Me: I smile my way out( looking others too many on the queue,Trust naija den go dey eye mk dem no sup.
The bro before me was mentioning African countries for visit before he end the lady don give green paper. Giving out green paper wt excitement.

I definitely know this woman. She is the VO in the middle right? One white slim woman with a pointed nose? If she is the one that VO no get joy at all! Her hobby is bouncing people out ooo! She doesn’t like Africa visa at all and she doesn’t look at peoples face all through d interview her face was down! Just because I had Ethiopia visa unused she denied me last year! A woman was before me was denied just on the second question she asked ‘ have you travelled out before?’ The woman said no she no even waste time she said next person come forward! That Abuja he get as he be just 3-4 VO wey no get joy for body lol! But bro give it a shot again! The sky is our limit!

[b][/b]

seyewest:


most of them are looking for ways to Japa.

The Us officers know that as well

lightdream:
My transcript at Abuja few minutes ago was refused. They aint joking. V. O was just ready to dash peoples expectations.
The next person
V. O: Good morning
Me: Good morning (trying to smile, she no look my face. She just dey look system as if dem Don program am)
V. O: where are you going
Me: answer her.bla conference
V. O: Do you work in so/so company.
Me: yes pls I work at soso company.
V. O: what position
Me: Project Engr with brief Explanation
V. O:ok
V. O: how long have you been working( she dey look system. I dey wait eye contact. She dIn't look at me atall
Me: Six years
V. O: Are u single or married.
Me: Single( her body reaction Don dey change)
V. O: who is gonna pay for your trip
Me: My employer will foot My bill
V. O: where else have u travel to apart from Nigeria
Me: To Ghana, to commission bla bla project. (immediately she hear Ghana she just carry green paper for herself like speed of light.
V. O:u r nt eligible for a visa at these time(so fast)
Me: I smile my way out( looking others too many on the queue,Trust naija den go dey eye mk dem no sup.
The bro before me was mentioning African countries for visit before he end the lady don give green paper. Giving out green paper wt excitement.

Your being single and no good travel history worked against u. Sorry. Try travelling more to schengen and asian countries like Singapore.

marychi18:

Your being single and no good travel history worked against u. Sorry. Try travelling more to schengen and asian countries like Singapore.

i dont think being single as to fo w8th that......

MISTAICEY02288:


Oh okay thanks. Please must i wait till April 7th before i renew ny Passport or can i do it now?

You can renew now if you wish. It doesn't take long at all.

She seems to be the one that approved my 221g visa early this year in same Abuja. She is very direct and likes shot answers and if you must explain anything to her, make it quick and precise.

promisechild:
I definitely know this woman. She is the VO in the middle right? One white slim woman with a pointed nose? If she is the one that VO no get joy at all! Her hobby is bouncing people out ooo! She doesn’t like Africa visa at all and she doesn’t look at peoples face all through d interview her face was down! Just because I had Ethiopia visa unused she denied me last year! A woman was before me was denied just on the second question she asked ‘ have you travelled out before?’ The woman said no she no even waste time she said next person come forward! That Abuja he get as he be just 3-4 VO wey no get joy for body lol! But bro give it a shot again! The sky is our limit!

Fatimahil25:
Hi Guys

please i need your help or advice rather. my interview is 1st week in November and this is my standing.

i am going for the first time on my own and i am definitely nervous and don't know what my chances are.

please help

You need not fear, be truthful and go through thread 1-4, you will have good news to share soon.

Hello friends, I need help please, if i want to visit the US and is been sponsored by a friend In US who is a citizen, please what are the steps to take andwill my no travel history Nd being single be a barrier?.he plan on training me on aromatherapy for 3-4 weeks as the demand for aromatherapy training is high here in Nigeria, I have no intention of staying there cause I have a business am running here and me learning the aromatherapy will give me more advantages in my business,which means I won’t only be selling the product, I will start teaching people how to make it too.... please I need advice, bashing is allowed but have mercy on me lol

Ugommma:
Hello friends, I need help please, if i want to visit the US and is been sponsored by a friend In US who is a citizen, please what are the steps to take andand will my no travel history Nd being single be a barrier?.

Leave USA alone for now. Think about it? Why would a visa officer want to give you a visit visa to the USA at this time that visa approval success rate is very low. No travel history. You can't even afford the cost of travel...a friend is sponsoring. Why would your friend sponsor your vacation to USA? And you are single? So why won't you run away? Even if it is not America, few embassies will approve visa for someone claiming a friend is sponsoring their holiday trip. If it is student visa it even makes sense but for visiting...Na almost automatic denial. It obviously means you don't even have a real job and the next thing is to go on a visit. Sorry if my language is a bit hard but the reality is you stand no chance but I know some guys here will say na lie. Go try your luck. In that case, I agree with them and wish you best of luck in contributing your visa money to American economy.
NOTE...you have added more information about aromatherapy. Why can't your friend come to Nigeria and train you about aromatherapy? If you have a business you are running why can't you sponsor your own trip? Please note, YOU WONT HAVR TIME TO DO ALL THESE EXPLANATIONS DURING INTERVIEW. The officer will only ask you generic questions like
Are u married
Have you travelled before
Who is sponsoring your trip

And after just these three questions...you are denied without further explanation so don't assume you will have time to start explaining why it is your friend sponsoring the trip

Ugommma:
Hello friends, I need help please, if i want to visit the US and is been sponsored by a friend In US who is a citizen, please what are the steps to take andwill my no travel history Nd being single be a barrier?.he plan on training me on aromatherapy for 3-4 weeks as the demand for aromatherapy training is high here in Nigeria, I have no intention of staying there cause I have a business am running here and me learning the aromatherapy will give me more advantages in my business,which means I won’t only be selling the product, I will start teaching people how to make it too.... please I need advice, bashing is allowed but have mercy on me lol

Slim chance currently as things stand in there, especially if you are a much younger person.

Fatimahil25:
Hi Guys

please i need your help or advice rather. my interview is 1st week in November and this is my standing.

i went to the united states once with my mom when i was underage, when my visa expired i renewed via drop box and got 2 years again, the problem here is i never used it, mostly because of school(Unilag) and the frequent strikes that occurred, there was lot of uncertainity with regards to when strike would be called off, and mostly exam followed next after strike . so in the nutshell i didn't use it, this is as far back 2014/ 2015.

After then i have been to dubai 3 times, mostly November /December for vacation and time off work. This year i went in September because my company sponsored me for an Expo.

Also, In July my parent who i had renewed and gotten my united states visa with reapplied and were granted. but then they are above 60 and i don't hear any talk on older ones being denied.

i am going for the first time on my own and i am definitely nervous and don't know what my chances are.

please help

If you have not stayed unnecessarily longer than normal (not talking of overstay here please) in the US on previous visits, Prospects remain high, especially if your job is paying reasonably fair and if you would be travelling with your parents still, particularly for just this trip, but no biggie, you should be good.

helpee:
Leave USA alone for now. Think about it? Why would a visa officer want to give you a visit visa to the USA at this time that visa approval success rate is very low. No travel history. You can't even afford the cost of travel...a friend is sponsoring. Why would your friend sponsor your vacation to USA? And you are single? So why won't you run away? Even if it is not America, few embassies will approve visa for someone claiming a friend is sponsoring their holiday trip. If it is student visa it even makes sense but for visiting...Na almost automatic denial. It obviously means you don't even have a real job and the next thing is to go on a visit. Sorry if my language is a bit hard but the reality is you stand no chance but I know some guys here will say na lie. Go try your luck. In that case, I agree with them and wish you best of luck in contributing your visa money to American economy.

I really appreciate the advice... your first question why would my friend sponsor me? Well I have been buying goods from him Nd his wife for almost a year now and the have come to be like a family to me, when the wife talked about me coming to US for training, I was skeptical at first cause I had no intention of traveling outside Nigeria , and they don’t mind sponsoring me to come... and your next question why I won’t runaway? The business am doing here is still a fresh market and have soo many opportunities, I just want to go and learn how to make those products... ... this was the chat I had with them yesterday when I told them l I WAS GETTING DISCOURAGED about coming... but I really need that training

helpee:
Leave USA alone for now. Think about it? Why would a visa officer want to give you a visit visa to the USA at this time that visa approval success rate is very low. No travel history. You can't even afford the cost of travel...a friend is sponsoring. Why would your friend sponsor your vacation to USA? And you are single? So why won't you run away? Even if it is not America, few embassies will approve visa for someone claiming a friend is sponsoring their holiday trip. If it is student visa it even makes sense but for visiting...Na almost automatic denial. It obviously means you don't even have a real job and the next thing is to go on a visit. Sorry if my language is a bit hard but the reality is you stand no chance but I know some guys here will say na lie. Go try your luck. In that case, I agree with them and wish you best of luck in contributing your visa money to American economy.
NOTE...you have added more information about aromatherapy. Why can't your friend come to Nigeria and train you about aromatherapy? If you have a business you are running why can't you sponsor your own trip? Please note, YOU WONT HAVR TIME TO DO ALL THESE EXPLANATIONS DURING INTERVIEW. The officer will only ask you generic questions like
Are u married
Have you travelled before
Who is sponsoring your trip

And after just these three questions...you are denied without further explanation so don't assume you will have time to start explaining why it is your friend sponsoring the trip

the have business and can’t leave it .... and my business is still fresh

MISTAICEY02288:
Hello everyone. Please my Passport expires on 7th April 2020 {Next Year} and i understand that part of US visa requirements is that passport must be at least 6 months valid. Please can I still apply with the passport now and how soon can i get an interview appointment date

Go ahead and apply with the passport provided interview date is before its expiration. But you will need to get a new one for the travel itself once passport is below 6 months validity (you can renew your passport once it has less than 6 months validity, if more than that is left on the passport, it is only Abuja Hqtrs that can renew it for you).

Closest interview dates are November and December for Abuja and Lagos respectively.

Ugommma:
I really appreciate the advice... your first question why would my friend sponsor me? I really need that training

Modern Day slavery still exists.
Your friend is too forceful to having you over in the US.
What do you want?
Bearing in mind the other comments on your chances, or lack of it.

Ugommma:
the have business and can’t leave it .... and my business is still fresh

The more reason you won't get it. Then you are also single with no travel history and to be sponsored by your friend. Hardly!

NOTE...you have added more information about aromatherapy. Why can't your friend come to Nigeria and train you about aromatherapy? If you have a business you are running why can't you sponsor your own trip? Please note, YOU WONT HAVR TIME TO DO ALL THESE EXPLANATIONS DURING INTERVIEW. The officer will only ask you generic questions like
Are u married
Have you travelled before
Who is sponsoring your trip

And after just these three questions...you are denied without further explanation so don't assume you will have time to start explaining why it is your friend sponsoring the trip[/quote] am sure enjoying this your tackling .. thank you for taking your time

OmoBendel24:


The more reason you won't get it. Then you are also single with no travel history and to be sponsored by your friend. Hardly!

is there any solution? Apart from forgetting it

Taal17:
Hello,

So I have submitted my DS 160 form and I picked my location as Lagos, I have not paid the fees yet and when I checked appointment for Lagos they are in December. Abuja dates are earlier though - can I fill and another form, submit and switch it with a location in Abuja?

My work takes me to Abuja every now and then and I'm just looking at how to get a date in October - the event I'm traveling for is in November

Go ahead if Abuja works for you, schedule your appointment there now (you won't be allowed to change it again), fill a new form and pick Abuja as your location when submitting, update the former form number on your CGI profile with the new one and print a new Appointment Confirmation that carries the new form's number on the bar code.

Ugommma:
is there any solution? Apart from forgetting it

Give it a try" is the "solution".

OmoBendel24:

Give it a try" is the "solution".

ahhh from all things which you guys said ,.. which is � true ��� I mean is there anyway to increase my chances?