Plum70:
I'd like the point of view of Nigerian expats living in the UK or indeed dual national consular officers who may work for the US embassy:

I am a Nigerian married to a Swiss and we have lived in London as a married couple for 3.5 years (6 years as partners). We'd like to go camping for 2 weeks around San Francisco in Sept/Oct, for which I need a tourist visa. I have been strongly advised in another forum that me being Nigerian (and the poor reputation that comes with it!) puts me at a great risk of being declined a US tourist visa, and better to wait till i'm British and then travel under the VWP. I found this a preposterous and unfounded statement!

If I were to apply now I would be able to show the ffg:

Letter from my employer detailing my role, salary, period of employment and leave authorisation; tax certificates for the last 2 years and most recent payslips
Bank statements showing sufficient funds/savings for the trip
Our joint tenancy agreement where we've lived for over 4 years
My current passport with a valid UK residence document and stamped proof of extensive travel within the EU
My husband's employment contract and proof of income (if necessary)
Our marriage certificate (if necessary)

Based on the above and despite me being Nigerian, what are my chances of acceptance? I refuse to believe that my visa may be declined if I am eligible but solely because I am Nigerian!

Constructive and balanced comments from people who have 1st hand experience pls.

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