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Simmbas:
Tips for a Successful USA Visa Interview

Preparing for a U.S. visa interview is not just about having the right documents—it's about how you present yourself and communicate your story. Here are some key things to keep in mind:

Keep it smooth and respectful. Visa officers are human. If they're in a good mood, they’re more likely to listen. So, try not to frustrate them. Avoid asking them to repeat questions multiple times—listen carefully the first time.

Give full answers. In visa interviews, you're not presumed innocent. You have to prove you’re a trustworthy applicant. The best way to do that is by providing enough detail to your case—don’t give short or vague answers.

The interview is your one shot. Visa officers don’t review your case beforehand. The interview is the first time they see your DS-160, so how you explain things matters just as much as what’s written.

Know your DS-160 like the back of your hand. Fill it out yourself, or if someone helps you, make sure you understand every detail. Your answers in the interview should match exactly.

Speak naturally. The visa interview isn't a courtroom. Americans prefer informal professionalism. Avoid saying “Sir” or “Ma’am” too much. Talk to the officer like you’re having a conversation with a colleague—respectful, but relaxed.

Tell your story. Visa officers interview over 100 people a day. If you just give robotic answers, you’ll sound like everyone else. What makes you stand out is your personal story—be authentic, not rehearsed.

Know your strengths—and be ready for your weaknesses. Whether it’s financial stability, strong academics, or a clear travel history, emphasize what you bring to the table. If there’s a past denial or a gap in your DS-160, be honest and calm. Worry only makes things worse—preparation is key.

Be clear about your sponsor. Know their job title, where they work, how much they earn, and their financial standing. It may feel awkward to ask, but that info might be necessary.

Avoid “regulation” words. like “ties” or “home country” sound scripted. Visa officers don’t speak like that in daily life. Make your language natural—let your responses feel like a real conversation.
At the end of the day, what gets you the visa isn’t just your documents—it’s how confidently and clearly you tell your story. Be real, be respectful, and be prepared. The interview may only last a few minutes, but a good impression lasts longer.

Efetobore1980:


That honesty also will not affect your ongoing application with your present University. Some applicant might think that " If i tell my present University that i have put applications to other school they might not concentrate with me , or they might say if we deny him he or she still have other Universities to rely on, but that is not the case. American institutions will give you unbiased and honest ission judgement based on the application you have submitted. US embassy also expects an average F1 student visa applicant to have put ission applications to atleast two (2) schools. I will say be honest with your answer . GOOD LUCK.

Thank you Efe…

Thank you Efe for your contribution. A quick one please… I was been asked if I applied to other institutions… for now, I’m applying to one and I got some applications on going with other schools but I’m have not submitted yet… if I get itted into my first school then I don’t need others. Should I indicate that I applied to other schools in my application to my preferred uni ?

Hello house, please help. I would be glad if my school gives me financial aid. I want the issions as this is very important. I’m paying the application fee and credentials grading. What should I choose ? Should I click no and when the ission comes, I can try again for financial aid or I should shoot it at first with I will be needing the financial aid as it’s necessary for my enrollment.

Highsaac:
What's course are you planning to pursue?

Thanks for your reply... I would love to study business analytics or health informatics. I love doing research and love to explore too.

Hello house, please I have been finding it hard to put my application through... It looks a lil bit complex to me. I need someone to put me on how to apply or reputable orgs that assist in securing your ission.

Is it late to apply for fall 2025?

Can anyone please help with the steps to renew my visa via dropbox in London? Thank you.

Hey Landers,

Has anyone applied for Interview Wavier options in the UK recently. Please I need the steps on how to go about it.

Thank you.

Let there be PEACE

I'm sure most of the people talking back and forth here are older than me, but right now I feel we should all mature up and let it slide.
Two wrongs doesn't make a right... Please I beg on behalf of everyone offended.

Thank you and God bless.

God bless Nigeria. God bless America.

I laugh when you toy with Oyinbo's record... They have record with everything. US banned us for not keeping record... I wish you all the best.

Yes.

shithapuns:


its the new standard procedure now, cos of card fraud. even hotels in usa do it now

It's very possible the UK embassy does such mistake. This has happened to me. They quoted me wrong on with my bank statement... I don't use Wema bank and they made a mistake tagging me using that bank. If your docs are genuine, I would advice you to reapply immediately and bring to their notice all the mistake they made on your application.

If you can't do it yourself, you can sit next to him to fill the forms and watch him fill your application.

When it happened to me, I reapplied immediately and made them see all the mistakes. I got my VISA on the second attempt.

fascco:

I applied for visiting visa for a week, I did Biometrics on January 15.
I submitted 2 bank statements Gtbank (Person ) with closing balance of 2.9M and Fcmb (Business ) with closing balance of 900k
But UK denial me

They said I submit a first bank statement of which I don't even have one

NOTE: An Agent apply for me and he said he submit correct documents

1....I'm just confused, is it possible for UK Embassy to make such mistake.
2.... Hope I doesn't affect my application in the future
3.... What did I need to do now

You should be able to complain about the mix up. It’s not what you signed up for. Was your name addressed on it ?

[email protected] and [email protected]

greatyou:
Guru's in the house, i need your assistance. i was denied visa based on the information pasted below whereas everything stated there are not what i submitted for review. i filled the form myself and did self . Everything in this letter is Ghana (GHS) currency while the form i filled is Nigeria (NGR). i have not been to Ghana and do not have any business in Ghana.
Kindly advice on what to do because they said " there is no right of appeal or right to istrative review" .

Where have you been to since you got back from Italy ?

When was your last visit to Italy ?

approvedxxx:
wow, really? maybe we could try Spain this time around. but will same tourism fly for spain?

Do you have a Canadian visa already ?

Truetalk:
Good afternoon everyone, I want to put this out here so I can put in a better application next time with your advise based on experiences.

I just picked up my port from the VFS it was denied. I was to spend some days in Europe ( Netherland) then head to Canada for a conference.

Documents Submitted

Filled form
International port and port copy
Marriage certificates
Birth certificates of my kids (2)
Axa mansard investment statement
Personal Bank Statement (200k)
Travel History: Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Taiwan.
invitation letter from Canada
Letter of introduction signed and sealed
Landed property receipts/documents
Event Schedule for conference in Holland.

Please guys what do I need to include next time to improve my chances for my next application to be approved.

I would appreciate your suggestions.

Thanks everyone in anticipation for your responses.

NB: First Denial 2019
Second Denial 2020

goldosa:
wow... very simple and straight forward documentation. please are you a first time traveler?

No, I'm not a first time traveler...

Iyiolapo2010:
@Lee310

Congrats how do you manage to book your tour & hotel did you pay for boths and what site

I used Airbnb tho its expensive I must say... You can secure a booking on booking or Expedia too. For tour, you can use Expedia, trivago, hotelbed

goldosa:
CONGRATULATIONS: Pls kindly share your documents for us to learn. thanks

Valid international port
port photograph
Completed Application form
Travel insurance
Flight booking
Hotel booking - Secure your bookings at your own discretion
Tour booking
Proof of employment
3 months Bank statement 2 savings
3 months Pay slip
Company's docs
3 months Company's bank statement

Good day house.. Please if you know you can't do the visa application yourself, please make sure you use a ed travel agent. When filling forms, you need to be there when your forms are being filled online to know what was filled for you... Read through very well. Try to know what you're doing not to get things off the line... It might hurt you so bad. Don't forget you need to be truthful in every application.

Some agent can spoil career oh. Be careful

Thanks to everyone... I just got my port today...

My TL
Submitted 8th of Jan at VFS
Received 9th of Jan at Embassy
Application concluded 16th of Jan
Received port UPS on 17th of Jan

Visa Stamped.

Beautyaddy:


lol!...Keep waiting till forever with that wishful thinking.

What about the millions of Nigerians still leaving in Nigeria as we speak...why can't they make Nigeria to be the Giant of Africa again but have to wait for those living abroad to come back and do what

We are not well exposed to the first world war countries so we no sabi but ogas wey sabi can help build back our reputation but it seems that H1-B visa don't want them to come home again until they make all the money for Yankee. They don't want to give back to the Federal organizations

All of una with B1/B2 visa are just Olodos

Goan watch Rally for relief (Australian Open) they are donating steady...

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With all due respect.
Agreed.

But if I may ask, is UAE a third world war country compared to Nigeria ?

Leave story there... Nigeria will be great tho but think outside the box... When ?

We live in world where things are done super fast and the world has evolved so fast. I can when I was still young... what a computer looks like... what a phone looks like... Now embassy get fingerprint... Limited paper but everything is electronically communicated.

UAE gain independence 1971, Nigeria 1960

I don't know what to think of the elderly ones sef.

What do we have to show for ? Reproduction cos our population is increasing drastically... That's another joke for the decade.

If Nigeria is good, nobody will go overseas. Americans don't travel. Statistically, less than 5% of the population travels. So all of you saying, Nigerians are these and that... the best advice right here is that come home and setup a business here because we have the market already and don't work for the Oyinbos again. If I hear you come home.. All you do is social media gragra... You spoiling our names....story for the forefather who left through the badagry during the slave trade era. And they sold our fathers who might have built Nigeria to be like them

Don't forget the exchange rate oh... I have heard people who works with Oil company japa sef...
His Excellency GCFR M. Buhari goes to UK for medicals... So who are you then ? Let me burst your bubbles again, UK has a better healthcare system than US but because of the dual citizenship, people opted for US and Canada.

I have always said this. Please don't misuse your visa but if you want to do... All the best for you. I'm not in PLEASE.

My advice, do what's best for you and be good. You will not live forever. Enjoy while it last. I come in peace.

Nigeria will be giant of Africa again... when our brothers and sister in diaspora comes back and denounce the other party

micluv111:


I have been to those places you mentioned too and I know how it is.
Nigeria is a third world country and the country has been messed up right from independence.
I know this country will get it right one day just dont know how soon.

Long time I stopped putting blames on Nigeria, Nigeria is blessed.

Nigerians are the problem both locals and those in diaspora. Our dear nation will even be ashamed of its peoples

I have noticed Omobendel since 2016. He's always on point. I would love to meet you one day. His replies are well articulate and for intelligent humans, you will understand him. I'm proud of you sir. Cheers

OmoBendel24:


Okay sir, copied!

I got into Toronto a few days ago, on holidays, will be in the US for some time too from next week, come and see "saner climes" na. I just picked up my gadget now to update myself about home. I'm phased, annoying news everywhere. Amotekun, what about it? What happened in IMO today please? I just hope I'm able to see my kids through Secondary School before shipping them out of Nigeria to their "homes", I pray. I have put too much in Nigeria, it saddens me today. Government has never put bread directly on my table, an enabling environment created by them in time past deserves my appreciation today when I reason them side by side this current one.

I won't waste energy right now saying much, but I will just say you guys are the biggest problem of Nigeria, Buharists particularly! Yeah, Nigeria is messed up long ago, but Buhari is the greatest disservice done our dear nation. Nigeria's "turn-around-maintenance" after him will take decades. Kill and shelve that nonsense hope of a better Naija, only a miracle will make that happen, please....

Omobendel said something with vital points... Nobody could say anything... Nigeria is a joke even people here... Don't let us start mentioning names.

God no go shame us... I come in peace

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Sorry about that... What I can tell you is that.... call the UKVI and know the status of your application. You can also track it online tho... You can also go to TLS to know if her port is there already and there's a glitch in network that she didn't receive a pick email.

ebby29:
Hello, Goodmorning everyone. Please I kindly need your help. Im currently in UK for a Wedding and the bride is my very good friend but a bit sad at the moment. Her Dad and Mum both applied for Visa since Nov but her mum's port has been held for more than 4 weeks with no reason.

Her wedding is next week and it saddens my heart to see her cry because her mum might not be available.

Please this is for those with genuine answers only. Its a serious matter please.

Anyone knows what we can do to fast track this? We have called severally and they kept on saying within 15days for a while now.

Please kindly help if you know anyone at UKVI or how to go about it.

Please are you serious ? February?

That’s crazy if it last till February

electromagnito:
i talked about traveling to paris now is bad due ti workers strike.... it continues till feburary

[quote author=Ikky2020 post=85305474]@justwise. My fiancé is applying for a visiting visa in January to the Uk. He is a contractor and has a closing balance of 7+M in the business Acct, with over 2M in the personal Acct. He is applying for 6 months visiting as we plan to wed in May 2020.


ing docs might be a challenge tho. That will cost you 10K at TLS and make sure you don’t choose prime time appointment. 8am -12 am. Any prime time appointment is 40K extra. You can submit from 12:30am

Visa fees is about 46K
ing docs ing is 10K
Sum of 56K

Then make sure you read this thread well to understand how you go about you application.

The major challenge anyone could face is scheduling appointment at TLS. Just take your time to understand it and read through the lines.

Please I’m having issues securing a valid hotel booking. I have always used bookings.com but rn it keeps telling me my card has been declined.

How can I book a valid hotel booking please ?