Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by seyewest(m): 10:07pm On Nov 14, 2019 |
Broadenyourhori:
Read from the beginning, you will grab what I meant I do just asking you what makes you think U.S embassy will do that. |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by fkj950ax(m): 10:49pm On Nov 14, 2019 |
Sorry about the refusal Gospelozy.
You were asked where are you going (Location) and it seemed you answered with your prepared answer to the question of what are you going there to do.
Also, conference, workshop, seminars are red herrings at the embassy because they are just smokes and mirrors. Even local conferences are viewed as talk shops by us Nigerians.
We don't have privy to your DS160, but your info there might have seemed somewhat to the VO before you got there.
She was not nice a person to "dismiss" you from her presence that way. She can still refuse your application in a civil manner.
Sorry once again for the refusal. 10 Likes |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by groovychik(f): 10:58pm On Nov 14, 2019 |
Some of their rejections are pretty commendable seyewest:
lolzzz all his post online was studied by U.S Embassy and he came here to complain.. |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by marychi18: 9:42am On Nov 15, 2019 |
Rejoice with me. My visa renewal interview was successful this morning at the Lagos embassy. Was Scheduled for 6.45am 13 Likes |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Gospelozy(f): 10:06am On Nov 15, 2019 |
TWoods:
Before you “give God all the glory”, is it true that you were indeed going for a legitimate conference? You are entitled to your opinion but just know that not everyone has the intention of eluding the way you did Boss 4 Likes |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Uriel12: 10:20am On Nov 15, 2019 |
seyewest:
LOLzzzz .... They used to be on this forum before ........... happens. Ah mad o! They're the Lagos people yeah? ![grin](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/grin.png) |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Uriel12: 10:22am On Nov 15, 2019 |
fkj950ax: Sorry about the refusal Gospelozy.
You were asked where are you going (Location) and it seemed you answered with your prepared answer to the question of what are you going there to do.
Also, conference, workshop, seminars are red herrings at the embassy because they are just smokes and mirrors. Even local conferences are viewed as talk shops by us Nigerians.
We don't have privy to your DS160, but your info there might have seemed somewhat to the VO before you got there.
She was not nice a person to "dismiss" you from her presence that way. She can still refuse your application in a civil manner.
Sorry once again for the refusal. The way you talk! Sheesh! Wisdom and understanding! You, Mr Seyewest, egbon groovychik Twale o! 3 Likes |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Biamoz(m): 10:51am On Nov 15, 2019 |
I have been to Shenghen state twice, UAE, South Africa, Tanzania and have been to most countries in Southern Africa and West Africa seyewest:
What's your travel history like? |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by fkj950ax(m): 10:56am On Nov 15, 2019 |
Biamoz: I have been to Shenghen state twice, UAE, South Africa, Tanzania and have been to most countries in Southern Africa and West Africa
Your travel history is better than the "ties" you posted earlier Account balance can be converted to USD. Lands and even houses and can be sold and proceed converted to USD and transferred to a US bank... |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Biamoz(m): 11:05am On Nov 15, 2019 |
But the VO during my last interview didn't cares to ask about my travel history and issue me the paper that I don't have enough home ties. fkj950ax:
Your travel history is better than the "ties" you posted earlier
Account balance can be converted to USD. Lands and even houses and can be sold and proceed converted to USD and transferred to a US bank... 1 Like |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by yinksob002: 11:07am On Nov 15, 2019 |
Good day house,
My dropbox renewal interview was unsuccessful. I was interviewed in Lagos (Window 4) See transcript below:
Me: Good morning VO: Good morning, how are you doing today? Me: I'm fine, thank you. VO: Your passport and DS160 confirmation please Me: (Hands it over to him) VO: I can see you have previously visited the US in 2017, which city did you go to? Me: New York VO: How long did you stay during your visit? Me: 2 weeks VO: Okay (nods his head affirmatively). Are you married? Me: Yes VO: Did your wife travel with you during your last trip to the US Me: No, she didn't as we were not married then VO: (looks at the screen and says okay) VO: Is she travelling with you on this proposed trip Me: No VO: Where do you work and what are your roles? Me: I work at xyz bank as a financial reporting officer and handles financial and management reporting, tax remittances, performance mgt .... VO: That's cool. So, where do you intend to visit this time and what will you be be doing? Me: I will be visiting New Jersey and in the course of my visit, go sight seeing and visit some places of attraction VO: Ok, have you visited any other country(s) apart from the US in the last 5 years? Me: Yes, I've visited South africa and UAE. VO: Any recent trip out of the country? Me: Yes, I was in Dubai, UAE in September VO: Did you go alone or with your wife? Me: I went with my wife VO: How long did you stay? Me: 8 days VO: That's good (looks at my passport to confirm the stamp) VO: Do you have kids yet Me: No VO: Ok, I'm sorry to inform you that you do not qualify for a US visa at this time (Hands over the refusal form). You can reapply some other time. VO: Do enjoy the rest your day Me: Thank you (Collected the refusal form and left).
Although, I wasn't too optimistic given the trend of events in the last one year, but i'm still shocked that I could be refused as i did not at anytime abuse the terms of my previous visa nor overstayed. What do you guys advise? 1 Like |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by chima1978: 11:24am On Nov 15, 2019 |
Sorry about your refusal. That is a really tough one. Personally, I don't see anything wrong with your transcript. Maybe the fact you only visited Dubai? I just can't say. I will suggest wait a bit and reapply. yinksob002: Good day house,
My dropbox renewal interview was unsuccessful. I was interviewed in Lagos (Window 4) See transcript below:
Me: Good morning VO: Good morning, how are you doing today? Me: I'm fine, thank you. VO: Your passport and DS160 confirmation please Me: (Hands it over to him) VO: I can see you have previously visited the US in 2017, which city did you go to? Me: New York VO: How long did you stay during your visit? Me: 2 weeks VO: Okay (nods his head affirmatively). Are you married? Me: Yes VO: Did your wife travel with you during your last trip to the US Me: No, she didn't as we were not married then VO: (looks at the screen and says okay) VO: Is she travelling with you on this proposed trip Me: No VO: Where do you work and what are your roles? Me: I work at xyz bank as a financial reporting officer and handles financial and management reporting, tax remittances, performance mgt .... VO: That's cool. So, where do you intend to visit this time and what will you be be doing? Me: I will be visiting New Jersey and in the course of my visit, go sight seeing and visit some places of attraction VO: Ok, have you visited any other country(s) apart from the US in the last 5 years? Me: Yes, I've visited South africa and UAE. VO: Any recent trip out of the country? Me: Yes, I was in Dubai, UAE in September VO: Did you go alone or with your wife? Me: I went with my wife VO: How long did you stay? Me: 8 days VO: That's good (looks at my passport to confirm the stamp) VO: Do you have kids yet Me: No VO: Ok, I'm sorry to inform you that you do not qualify for a US visa at this time (Hands over the refusal form). You can reapply some other time. VO: Do enjoy the rest your day Me: Thank you (Collected the refusal form and left).
Although, I wasn't too optimistic given the trend of events in the last one year, but i'm still shocked that I could be refused as i did not at anytime abuse the terms of my previous visa nor overstayed. What do you guys advise?
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Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by yinksob002: 11:31am On Nov 15, 2019 |
Thanks for the advice. Infact, I still don't know what went wrong. I think i was just unlucky. chima1978: Sorry about your refusal. That is a really tough one. Personally, I don't see anything wrong with your transcript. Maybe the fact you only visited Dubai? I just can't say. I will suggest wait a bit and reapply.
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Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by AngelicBeing: 11:47am On Nov 15, 2019 |
yinksob002: Thanks for the advice. Infact, I still don't know what went wrong. I think i was just unlucky. Another angle l think you should explore if you are re-applying is to include your wife, your first trip was, you alone( although you were single then) , but on the flip side, some school of thought might say that your wife should be your home ties while you proceed alone, you also didn't abuse the terms of your visa 2 Likes |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by UhnNah: 12:15pm On Nov 15, 2019 |
Like someone said,You can reapply with your wife... These people are just trying to cut down on the amount of people entering the US,travel history,home ties,bow ties don't matter to them right now... People should just leave them alone for now, unless there's something very important you need to do in the US,don't bother wasting your visa fee. yinksob002: Good day house,
My dropbox renewal interview was unsuccessful. I was interviewed in Lagos (Window 4) See transcript below:
Me: Good morning VO: Good morning, how are you doing today? Me: I'm fine, thank you. VO: Your passport and DS160 confirmation please Me: (Hands it over to him) VO: I can see you have previously visited the US in 2017, which city did you go to? Me: New York VO: How long did you stay during your visit? Me: 2 weeks VO: Okay (nods his head affirmatively). Are you married? Me: Yes VO: Did your wife travel with you during your last trip to the US Me: No, she didn't as we were not married then VO: (looks at the screen and says okay) VO: Is she travelling with you on this proposed trip Me: No VO: Where do you work and what are your roles? Me: I work at xyz bank as a financial reporting officer and handles financial and management reporting, tax remittances, performance mgt .... VO: That's cool. So, where do you intend to visit this time and what will you be be doing? Me: I will be visiting New Jersey and in the course of my visit, go sight seeing and visit some places of attraction VO: Ok, have you visited any other country(s) apart from the US in the last 5 years? Me: Yes, I've visited South africa and UAE. VO: Any recent trip out of the country? Me: Yes, I was in Dubai, UAE in September VO: Did you go alone or with your wife? Me: I went with my wife VO: How long did you stay? Me: 8 days VO: That's good (looks at my passport to confirm the stamp) VO: Do you have kids yet Me: No VO: Ok, I'm sorry to inform you that you do not qualify for a US visa at this time (Hands over the refusal form). You can reapply some other time. VO: Do enjoy the rest your day Me: Thank you (Collected the refusal form and left).
Although, I wasn't too optimistic given the trend of events in the last one year, but i'm still shocked that I could be refused as i did not at anytime abuse the terms of my previous visa nor overstayed. What do you guys advise?
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Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by seyewest(m): 1:41pm On Nov 15, 2019 |
Biamoz: I have been to Shenghen state twice, UAE, South Africa, Tanzania and have been to most countries in Southern Africa and West Africa
Quite okay travel history... strong enough IMO to get a US visa. |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by babs4all: 1:53pm On Nov 15, 2019 |
Good afternoon all. I urgently need a help. When making appointment. How do I answer select visa priority. The last time I did interview with them is 2015. Is it regular or previously refused? |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Sage7(m): 1:54pm On Nov 15, 2019 |
yinksob002: Good day house,
My dropbox renewal interview was unsuccessful. I was interviewed in Lagos (Window 4) See transcript below:
Me: Good morning VO: Good morning, how are you doing today? Me: I'm fine, thank you. VO: Your passport and DS160 confirmation please Me: (Hands it over to him) VO: I can see you have previously visited the US in 2017, which city did you go to? Me: New York VO: How long did you stay during your visit? Me: 2 weeks VO: Okay (nods his head affirmatively). Are you married? Me: Yes VO: Did your wife travel with you during your last trip to the US Me: No, she didn't as we were not married then VO: (looks at the screen and says okay) VO: Is she travelling with you on this proposed trip Me: No VO: Where do you work and what are your roles? Me: I work at xyz bank as a financial reporting officer and handles financial and management reporting, tax remittances, performance mgt .... VO: That's cool. So, where do you intend to visit this time and what will you be be doing? Me: I will be visiting New Jersey and in the course of my visit, go sight seeing and visit some places of attraction VO: Ok, have you visited any other country(s) apart from the US in the last 5 years? Me: Yes, I've visited South africa and UAE. VO: Any recent trip out of the country? Me: Yes, I was in Dubai, UAE in September VO: Did you go alone or with your wife? Me: I went with my wife VO: How long did you stay? Me: 8 days VO: That's good (looks at my passport to confirm the stamp) VO: Do you have kids yet Me: No VO: Ok, I'm sorry to inform you that you do not qualify for a US visa at this time (Hands over the refusal form). You can reapply some other time. VO: Do enjoy the rest your day Me: Thank you (Collected the refusal form and left).
Although, I wasn't too optimistic given the trend of events in the last one year, but i'm still shocked that I could be refused as i did not at anytime abuse the terms of my previous visa nor overstayed. What do you guys advise?
@wuki what can possibly be the reason here?? |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by babs4all: 2:01pm On Nov 15, 2019 |
babs4all: Good afternoon all. I urgently need a help. When making appointment. How do I answer select visa priority. The last time I did interview with them is 2015. Is it regular or previously refused? Help oooo. It's urgent please |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by groovychik(f): 2:29pm On Nov 15, 2019 |
This one tire me. You did nothing wrong, maybe it's the whims of the VO. So sad to read this. Pls reapply if you can, your wife us even solid home ties. yinksob002: Good day house,
My dropbox renewal interview was unsuccessful. I was interviewed in Lagos (Window 4) See transcript below:
Me: Good morning VO: Good morning, how are you doing today? Me: I'm fine, thank you. VO: Your passport and DS160 confirmation please Me: (Hands it over to him) VO: I can see you have previously visited the US in 2017, which city did you go to? Me: New York VO: How long did you stay during your visit? Me: 2 weeks VO: Okay (nods his head affirmatively). Are you married? Me: Yes VO: Did your wife travel with you during your last trip to the US Me: No, she didn't as we were not married then VO: (looks at the screen and says okay) VO: Is she travelling with you on this proposed trip Me: No VO: Where do you work and what are your roles? Me: I work at xyz bank as a financial reporting officer and handles financial and management reporting, tax remittances, performance mgt .... VO: That's cool. So, where do you intend to visit this time and what will you be be doing? Me: I will be visiting New Jersey and in the course of my visit, go sight seeing and visit some places of attraction VO: Ok, have you visited any other country(s) apart from the US in the last 5 years? Me: Yes, I've visited South africa and UAE. VO: Any recent trip out of the country? Me: Yes, I was in Dubai, UAE in September VO: Did you go alone or with your wife? Me: I went with my wife VO: How long did you stay? Me: 8 days VO: That's good (looks at my passport to confirm the stamp) VO: Do you have kids yet Me: No VO: Ok, I'm sorry to inform you that you do not qualify for a US visa at this time (Hands over the refusal form). You can reapply some other time. VO: Do enjoy the rest your day Me: Thank you (Collected the refusal form and left).
Although, I wasn't too optimistic given the trend of events in the last one year, but i'm still shocked that I could be refused as i did not at anytime abuse the terms of my previous visa nor overstayed. What do you guys advise?
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Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Spanishmilf(m): 2:34pm On Nov 15, 2019 |
groovychik: This one tire me. You did nothing wrong, maybe it's the whims of the VO. So sad to read this. Pls reapply if you can, your wife us even solid home ties.
Applying with his wife is a red flag If he reapply with his wife then he has no ties at home, forget about his job, or his 6figures salary, the consular will think that they wanna start a new life over there. He as no kids sef the koboko is real angelicblessing 1 Like |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by AngelicBeing: 3:27pm On Nov 15, 2019 |
Spanishmilf: Applying with his wife is a red flag If he reapply with his wife then he has no ties at home, forget about his job, or his 6figures salary, the consular will think that they wanna start a new life over there. He as no kids sef the koboko is real angelicblessing Angelicbeing <> angelicblessing ![shocked](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/shocked.gif) 1 Like
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Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Nobody: 3:45pm On Nov 15, 2019 |
Honestly, the issue might not be from you as the visa applicant. ![undecided](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/undecided.png) Your nationality as a Nigerian and the state of the country can have an effect in the process. ![cry](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/cry.gif) The U.S is basically trying to limit the issuance of tourist visa to Nigerian citizens and there is nothing anybody can do about it. ![undecided](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/undecided.png) Nobody can actually reveal the true reason why you were refused here. ![shocked](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/shocked.gif) I noticed you mentioned you were going for sightseeing and visiting some places of attraction in New Jersey. ![](/faces/huh.png) There are no special places of attraction in New Jersey as a matter of fact New Jersey is one of ugliest part of America. ![grin](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/grin.png) yinksob002: Good day house,
My dropbox renewal interview was unsuccessful. I was interviewed in Lagos (Window 4) See transcript below:
Me: Good morning VO: Good morning, how are you doing today? Me: I'm fine, thank you. VO: Your passport and DS160 confirmation please Me: (Hands it over to him) VO: I can see you have previously visited the US in 2017, which city did you go to? Me: New York VO: How long did you stay during your visit? Me: 2 weeks VO: Okay (nods his head affirmatively). Are you married? Me: Yes VO: Did your wife travel with you during your last trip to the US Me: No, she didn't as we were not married then VO: (looks at the screen and says okay) VO: Is she travelling with you on this proposed trip Me: No VO: Where do you work and what are your roles? Me: I work at xyz bank as a financial reporting officer and handles financial and management reporting, tax remittances, performance mgt .... VO: That's cool. So, where do you intend to visit this time and what will you be be doing? Me: I will be visiting New Jersey and in the course of my visit, go sight seeing and visit some places of attraction VO: Ok, have you visited any other country(s) apart from the US in the last 5 years? Me: Yes, I've visited South africa and UAE. VO: Any recent trip out of the country? Me: Yes, I was in Dubai, UAE in September VO: Did you go alone or with your wife? Me: I went with my wife VO: How long did you stay? Me: 8 days VO: That's good (looks at my passport to confirm the stamp) VO: Do you have kids yet Me: No VO: Ok, I'm sorry to inform you that you do not qualify for a US visa at this time (Hands over the refusal form). You can reapply some other time. VO: Do enjoy the rest your day Me: Thank you (Collected the refusal form and left).
Although, I wasn't too optimistic given the trend of events in the last one year, but i'm still shocked that I could be refused as i did not at anytime abuse the terms of my previous visa nor overstayed. What do you guys advise?
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Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by wuki: 4:26pm On Nov 15, 2019 |
Sage7:
@wuki what can possibly be the reason here?? Clearly, the U.S embassy is tightening the screws on visa issuance. Can’t say definitively why this applicant was refused; however for a married person going on vacation to the U.S without their partner can be a steep hill climb — unless of course if there’s a very solid case to be made for traveling solo. Notice that the V.O asked if they’ve traveled together to the U.S; if they traveled together on most recent travels; and if they are traveling together now. That seems to be of interest on this profile. OP should have told VO why they weren’t traveling together on this trip in the same way that OP volunteered info to the V.O reasons for not traveling together at the time (that is they weren’t married as of the last U.S trip.) I’d be careful reapplying alone — and certainly not soon. This is my take. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by fkj950ax(m): 9:17pm On Nov 15, 2019 |
skdfu747: Honestly, the issue might not be from you as the visa applicant. Your nationality as a Nigerian and the state of the country can have an effect in the process. ![cry](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/cry.gif) The U.S is basically trying to limit the issuance of tourist visa to Nigerian citizens and there is nothing anybody can do about it. ![undecided](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/undecided.png) Nobody can actually reveal the true reason why you were refused here. ![shocked](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/shocked.gif) I noticed you mentioned you were going for sightseeing and visiting some places of attraction in New Jersey. ![](/faces/huh.png) There are no special places of attraction in New Jersey as a matter of fact New Jersey is one of ugliest part of America. ![grin](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/grin.png)
My thoughts too... There is nothing in NJ like that to warrant going there for sightseeing. If you were going there as a place to stay / US Address, it may appear better. A young adult recently married with no children traveling alone to the USA without the wife, and heading to NJ (has no sights and not a tourist destination) to do sightseeing and visiting places. This is the only explanation I can think of. yinksob002: Good day house,
The VO is not NICE at all... She/He should have just let your application scale through even if he/she has a mandate to cancel everyone before her/him. Yours alone wont spoil her daily blue slip target |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by wuki: 11:29pm On Nov 15, 2019 |
fkj950ax:
My thoughts too... There is nothing in NJ like that to warrant going there for sightseeing. If you were going there as a place to stay / US Address, it may appear better. A young adult recently married with no children traveling alone to the USA without the wife, and heading to NJ (has no sights and not a tourist destination) to do sightseeing and visiting places.
This is the only explanation I can think of.
To be fair, a VO will NOT base visa decision on what cities/places/states count as “sight-seeing” destinations. Matter of fact the VO might have never been to NJ let alone know that “there is nothing in NJ.” OP might have claimed going to New York and still get denied. Has NOTHING to do with applicant’s destination. OP could decide to go to Montana for all the VO cares. I second your other point and that may have been a red flag for the VO. 3 Likes |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by dgoodrich101: 11:40pm On Nov 15, 2019 |
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Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Spanishmilf(m): 11:42pm On Nov 15, 2019 |
dgoodrich101: Hello Gurus in the house please I just want to ask a question am confused about.
It's about the reciprocity fees which is $110, will like to know if this fees is been paid by does been issued Visa and also does not issues visa, my understand before was that it's only when you are granted the Visa after the interview that you will be asked to make the payment but an applicant I know claimed he was not granted the Visa and he still was asked to even make the payment of the said fees even before the interview was conducted and the Visa was not granted and the fees was not returned. Modify your post ![grin](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/grin.png) |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by Nelson2k: 2:17am On Nov 16, 2019 |
Good morning to you guys! Will be apply for US Tourist Visa ( Summer 2020 ) and also will be attending a conference too.
Am a student in south Korea and will be having 12k dollars at the time of apply. I was denied when I was in Nigeria with no travel history.
Will be applying from Here ( korea ) Any chances? |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by marychi18: 7:50am On Nov 16, 2019 |
dgoodrich101: Hello Gurus in the house please I just want to ask a question am confused about.
It's about the reciprocity fees which is $110, will like to know if this fees is been paid by all applicant either if you are issued a Visa or not my understand before was that it's only when you are granted the Visa after the interview that you will be asked to make the payment but an applicant I know claimed he was not granted the Visa after the interview and he still made the payment of the reciprocity fees. Only people who have been approved pay reciprocity fees. If you are denied a visa, you don’t have to pay! Your friend has given a wrong information. 1 Like |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by yinksob002: 8:05am On Nov 16, 2019 |
Thanks guys for the responses. It's well noted. Regards wuki:
To be fair, a VO will NOT base visa decision on what cities/places/states count as “sight-seeing” destinations. Matter of fact the VO might have never been to NJ let alone know that “there is nothing in NJ.” OP might have claimed going to New York and still get denied. Has NOTHING to do with applicant’s destination. OP could decide to go to Montana for all the VO cares. I second your other point and that may have been a red flag for the VO. |
Re: USA Visit Visa Part 4 by ultimatebas(m): 8:26am On Nov 16, 2019 |
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