Damian457:
Guys...I’m traveling to USA in 2 week time. I learnt from my Travel agent that all travelers are required to do a Rapid covid 19 test which will cost another 37k at the airport. Regardless the airline
How true is this?

Not necessarily true because requirement for Rapid test is at discretion of the airline. However the mandated test to travel to the US is either PCR covid-19 negative test or an antigen test. Please engage your airline for further clarifications. I know Emirates has mandated Rapid test if you are transiting through Dubai effective since February 2nd.

Taal17:


You only need a PCR Covid test at a designated testing centre and there are many to choose from( there is NO testing place at the airport and rapid tests are not valid for travel). Get your sample taken and get the PCR Covid test done either at LAGOS state facilities or the official ones on ncdc list e.g afriglobal, synlab, clinic, veracare, 54gene .

Anyone telling you about some test at the airport is scamming you by selling fake results. Actual COVID tests done are easily verifiable and plenty fake results have been traced to nigeria.

It is not totally true or untrue but a function or discretion of the airline. I think it's better to start learning how Rapid test is being carried out. I plan to visit US in April via Emirates and I have been reading about their requirements to travel to, from or through Dubai. See the attached

Infiosa:


It is not totally true or untrue but a function or discretion of the airline. I think it's better to start learning how Rapid test is being carried out. I plan to visit US in April via Emirates and I have been reading about their requirements to travel to, from or through Dubai. See the attached

ok

This group is not helpful any more and you think.yoy.know it all . I.will shame u all with my visa come next

Damian457:
I know about this...in addition to this, am i required to do another one at the airport before boarding?

This is it.

Good evening all.
I was supposed to have my interview with my spouse in March last year but due to covid-19, our appointment was cancelled. We have been able to book another appointment for March since our payment receipts are still valid. The challenge now is that we lost the copies of our Visa fee receipts in the course of relocating to another state around August last year. We have been to the Gtbank branch where we made the payment so as to reprint the receipt but they can't seem to find it in their records. We have also called the customer care all to no avail.
Please, is there any other way to solve this as we are told we need to present the receipt before we would be allowed in for our interview?
We have the payment references for both receipts, we just don't have the copy of the receipts.
Thanks

yankison:
House please I appeared for an an interview on the level of police conference in 2016... But now I got an offer from an aviation school which I would love to enroll ... Please would be there any red flag in securing my M-1 visa

Just asking ...the Lord is my Shepard

The only red flag from a general perspective is if you told any untruths at the first interview that are now inconsistent with any information you are providing at the second interview. Were you working in the police force when you applied to go for a police conference? That would be unusual if you were not. Did they issue you the first visa? If not, why were you denied?

Yerfod:




Abeg, make una no vex for me oh, I really need to ask this question. One of those agents around the Lagos Embassy told me that he could secure me an appointment irrespective of what's going on, He claims to have an inside man at CGI. I just want the opinion of the house, is this even possible ? Gurus help me out

Scammers.

MummyHalo:
Good evening all.
I was supposed to have my interview with my spouse in March last year but due to covid-19, our appointment was cancelled. We have been able to book another appointment for March since our payment receipts are still valid. The challenge now is that we lost the copies of our Visa fee receipts in the course of relocating to another state around August last year. We have been to the Gtbank branch where we made the payment so as to reprint the receipt but they can't seem to find it in their records. We have also called the customer care all to no avail.
Please, is there any other way to solve this as we are told we need to present the receipt before we would be allowed in for our interview?
We have the payment references for both receipts, we just don't have the copy of the receipts.
Thanks

This is a tough one. Maybe you should call the embassy and ask them. I know you are required to show your receipt. They might ask you to pay another fee. Please next time make photo copies. Keep them same place you keep your passports.

prejulsuc:
please in the application form which of the side of d form application number written?.. .I was looking for it when they ask for d application number which I never saw.I have to close the page,I wanted to just fill d application form first before paying for Visa fees.Please can anyone show me sample where d application number is written on d form.Thanks

Check on top of the page. It is a mix of letters and numbers. I believe your are talking about your ds160. I hope you made copies after submitting it. I think you have to pay before filling the form.

yankison:
House please I appeared for an an interview on the level of police conference in 2016... But now I got an offer from an aviation school which I would love to enroll ... Please would be there any red flag in securing my M-1 visa

Just asking ...the Lord is my Shepard

Were you issued a visa the first time? The only res flag will be if you lied in your first application. Have you switched career path?

yankison:
This group is not helpful any more and you think.yoy.know it all . I.will shame u all with my visa come next

Be calming down. There's absolutely no need for this comment.

Damian457:
Guys...I’m traveling to USA in 2 week time. I learnt from my Travel agent that all travelers are required to do a Rapid covid 19 test which will cost another 37k at the airport. Regardless the airline
How true is this?

It is not true.

You are to have a negative covid test valid within a 72-hour window of entering your final destination.
Covid tests can either be PCR or Rapid.
PCR takes a day or two to be ready.
Rapid is a matter of hours.

If you exhaust your 72-hour window during your trip, you may be required to do the Rapid Test by an airline while in transit.

You are also to quarantine and/or run another test while in your destination country. Most European and western countries conduct free covid test, unlike Nigeria.

So don't let your travel agent confuse you.

Calculate your 72 hours to include result collection, departure date, transit date and destination arrival date.
Most flights are usually under 36hours, except our tendency to get a ticket that allows you an extra day at transit country in other to get a free hotel experience on the airline bill..

MummyHalo:
Good evening all.
I was supposed to have my interview with my spouse in March last year but due to covid-19, our appointment was cancelled. We have been able to book another appointment for March since our payment receipts are still valid. The challenge now is that we lost the copies of our Visa fee receipts in the course of relocating to another state around August last year. We have been to the Gtbank branch where we made the payment so as to reprint the receipt but they can't seem to find it in their records. We have also called the customer care all to no avail.
Please, is there any other way to solve this as we are told we need to present the receipt before we would be allowed in for our interview?
We have the payment references for both receipts, we just don't have the copy of the receipts.
Thanks

Send an email to GTB HQ. Supplying the date and other details of the payment.
That Branch needs to be sanctioned by whoever supervises them, or you engaged with someone there who has little knowledge or poor banking operations training.
Since you have the payment references, just print or make copies and hold while you go on with the inquiry as advised to USConsulate

starbn:
we have a very good family friend in u.s and he is a retired senior citizen and very close family friend.
he want me to takes his wife and kids to secure visa and me as well.
but asking the document he w illl send to us.

Please help a brother

The embassy probably (90%) won't make a decision with the surname as a yardstick.
You stand there at the interview as you alone, backed by the info on your DS160.

The only thing the US Friend can do is to provide you a destination address and will be responsible for your upkeep and spend for the duration of your stay. (This will lead to further questions like how long, what will you be doing, will you come back when you are done, what's the proof you are coming back, what happens to your work/school while away)...

An invitation letter also good, but not important.

Obaolami:
Hello everyone, please I need help for a sister.

What documents does a single mother of one needs, aside from affidavits, to travel out of the country with her child?

She already gone to do their passports but according to her, it wasn't easy because they requested for letter of consent from the child's father, and she told them the father's whereabouts is unknown. She was told to make 2-affidavits (one for single mother and the other for facts) after which they were interviewed, their files verified, approved and they got captured.

She said she was told to keep copies of the affidavits because she will need them when they want to travel.

@justwise, seyewest please help

Is the child's birth certificate listing the child's father?
If it isn't, you don't need anything again to travel. Hope you have copies of those affidavits?

Yerfod:


Abeg, make una no vex for me oh, I really need to ask this question. One of those agents around the Lagos Embassy told me that he could secure me an appointment irrespective of what's going on, He claims to have an inside man at CGI. I just want the opinion of the house, is this even possible ? Gurus help me out

Things like this paint everyone in grey.
Please leave agents alone and walk through the front door. Don't allow anyone to lay ideas in your head on how to beat the system. Forget the inside man at CGI... All this is to determine how much you are going to part with compared to the last person they jobbed.
If the reason for an interview is urgent and important, the same embassy has a link to schedule an expedited interview.

US

seyewest:

Where is she traveling to?

Yes, the birth certificate listed the father

fkj950ax:


Is the child's birth certificate listing the child's father?
If it isn't, you don't need anything again to travel. Hope you have copies of those affidavits?

Obaolami:
Yes, the birth certificate listed the father

Ouch.

You are in a bit of a pickle because global immigration laws, in trying to deter child abduction, almost always require consent from the other spouse if a child is traveling alone with a parent.
Abandonment doesn't strip a spouse of parental rights.
A minor or child cannot be taken away from the other parent.
If you want this solved properly, you will have to go to the magistrate court (family and probate) and try to get an order for Parental Custody. If you can cite abandonment by the other parent (evidence of no care, financial support - school fees, clothes and shoes, health care, accommodation; physical presence, failed communication - SMS, Email; birthday and holidays without the partner (photos), picnic and outings...
This will give you a stronger case at Border Controls.

Was there a legal marriage? If not, then this Order will suffice. The Magistrate Court will be faster than the High Courts.

PS. This works for either a father or mother situation. Noticed I used 'other parent' in most of my references.

This place done dry like eja panla

Thank you

fkj950ax:


Ouch.

You are in a bit of a pickle because global immigration laws, in trying to deter child abduction, almost always require consent from the other spouse if a child is traveling alone with a parent.
Abandonment doesn't strip a spouse of parental rights.
A minor or child cannot be taken away from the other parent.
If you want this solved properly, you will have to go to the magistrate court (family and probate) and try to get an order for Parental Custody. If you can cite abandonment by the other parent (evidence of no care, financial support - school fees, clothes and shoes, health care, accommodation; physical presence, failed communication - SMS, Email; birthday and holidays without the partner (photos), picnic and outings...
This will give you a stronger case at Border Controls.

Was there a legal marriage? If not, then this Order will suffice. The Magistrate Court will be faster than the High Courts.

PS. This works for either a father or mother situation. Noticed I used 'other parent' in most of my references.

fkj950ax:


The embassy probably (90%) won't make a decision with the surname as a yardstick.
You stand there at the interview as you alone, backed by the info on your DS160.

The only thing the US Friend can do is to provide you a destination address and will be responsible for your upkeep and spend for the duration of your stay. (This will lead to further questions like how long, what will you be doing, will you come back when you are done, what's the proof you are coming back, what happens to your work/school while away)...

An invitation letter also good, but not important.

Thank you so much

Please can anyone help with this

Kemo88:
Good morning,
Please has any one recently gone to the embassy to get a B1/B2 visa for the purpose of holiday? What was your story? Can you please post a transcript?
My dad is trying to renew his visa (He has had a couple of visas in the past)
His appointment at the embassy is in two weeks (that’s the date we got) and The travel date he put on his form is May. Purpose of travel holiday.
Does anyone have a similar experience and were they approved? If yes, please share your transcript.
For anyone else/ gurus in the house any concerns or red flags? Please what are his chances?

yankison:
This group is not helpful any more and you think.yoy.know it all . I.will shame u all with my visa come next

Perhaps people are busy? Be patient... no need to shame anyone on a visa.

You should consider the strength of your application. Mind you, because of 9-11, visa officers are likely to scrutinize your application more closely. Make sure you are consistent in what you say with respect to your last interview. Best of luck.

Kemo88:
Good morning,
Please has any one recently gone to the embassy to get a B1/B2 visa for the purpose of holiday? What was your story? Can you please post a transcript?
My dad is trying to renew his visa (He has had a couple of visas in the past)
His appointment at the embassy is in two weeks (that’s the date we got) and The travel date he put on his form is May. Purpose of travel holiday.
Does anyone have a similar experience and were they approved? If yes, please share your transcript.
For anyone else/ gurus in the house any concerns or red flags? Please what are his chances?

He should be fine.

fkj950ax:


Ouch.

You are in a bit of a pickle because global immigration laws, in trying to deter child abduction, almost always require consent from the other spouse if a child is traveling alone with a parent.
Abandonment doesn't strip a spouse of parental rights.
A minor or child cannot be taken away from the other parent.
If you want this solved properly, you will have to go to the magistrate court (family and probate) and try to get an order for Parental Custody. If you can cite abandonment by the other parent (evidence of no care, financial support - school fees, clothes and shoes, health care, accommodation; physical presence, failed communication - SMS, Email; birthday and holidays without the partner (photos), picnic and outings...
This will give you a stronger case at Border Controls.

Was there a legal marriage? If not, then this Order will suffice. The Magistrate Court will be faster than the High Courts.

PS. This works for either a father or mother situation. Noticed I used 'other parent' in most of my references.

Not sure how it works in Nigeria but the mother can go to court to obtain an involuntary termination of parental rights. That should be permissible to travel.

Pls guys I want to apply for a tourist visa with my wife andi don't want to use an agent due to night charges, and I would like someone to put me through o the DS160 form, if I'll be filling separate form for me and my wife or all the information will be on a single form and what are the necessary documents needed to take along o the embassy?

flourishing247:



Check on top of the page. It is a mix of letters and numbers. I believe your are talking about your ds160. I hope you made copies after submitting it. I think you have to pay before filling the form.

okay thanks.But my friend said she fill her application form first before she pay for Visa fees.

Guys pls am I to fill a different ds160 form for me and my wife when applying for a us tourist visa? And what are the necessary documents needed pls?

Yes. Different DS 160 Form. Except it's for birthing, documents are not checked at the interview. The interview lasts for maximum of 3 minutes. On rare occasions can you spend more than 5mins.
Just take basic documents but I am 99% sure that they won't be checked.

hilariouscandy:
Guys pls am I to fill a different ds160 form for me and my wife when applying for a us tourist visa? And what are the necessary documents needed pls?

MummyHalo:
Good evening all.
I was supposed to have my interview with my spouse in March last year but due to covid-19, our appointment was cancelled. We have been able to book another appointment for March since our payment receipts are still valid. The challenge now is that we lost the copies of our Visa fee receipts in the course of relocating to another state around August last year. We have been to the Gtbank branch where we made the payment so as to reprint the receipt but they can't seem to find it in their records. We have also called the customer care all to no avail.
Please, is there any other way to solve this as we are told we need to present the receipt before we would be allowed in for our interview?
We have the payment references for both receipts, we just don't have the copy of the receipts.
Thanks

have been trying to schedule an interview but it’s not going