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I don't think you can cancel. I had the same issue a while back and when I called to try and reschedule or cancel, I was told I can't. They said what I can do is wait for the appointment date, do not show up and once the appointment has elapsed, you should be able to reschedule immediately after (from the next day). I believe the option for rescheduling will come up on your profile.

But you should call and confirm this information again. Things could have changed.

jokepearl:
Anyone know how I can cancel my IW appointment for my mum? I don't see the option when log.

Unfortunately something came up and she has to be in UK in July so got to cancel for another time.

Nawa oh! Visa fee is now N333,000!!!

Primetouch1:
Good Morning

Pls do I have to schedule an appointment with DHL before picking up my port? .
Got a mail that my port is ready for pick up and I must schedule appointment before picking up

Is this for IW or interview. B1 or F1

Which ever . I don't think u need an appointment to pick up. Going by my last IW

iyanuakin:
Good evening , quick question please, for IW after dropping off at the Dhl do you get a mail or text from embassy to confirm receival of document?

Not necessarily. But u can track on the USA travel doc page .

What date did u do ur drop box ?

Mzwealthy:
Good Morning . And happy New month. To each and every one of you
. Please just need assistance. Myself and my husband Visa would expire dis month and in all sincerity the country is hard. Ticket are so expensive. D main issue now is dat this is d second time our visa would expire without us using it d other time was due to covic so d visa expired before we could go . Now my fear is if the one also expires before we going what are d chances of us getting another US visa approved .we have traveled once to the US thou that was back n 2018. Please I need all d nswers I can get . Thank you . HAVE a great day all

U have had 2 unused visas.

I advice u make an entry and exit too . Just what I will do if it were me

nuttycaptain:
I don't think you can cancel. I had the same issue a while back and when I called to try and reschedule or cancel, I was told I can't. They said what I can do is wait for the appointment date, do not show up and once the appointment has elapsed, you should be able to reschedule immediately after (from the next day). I believe the option for rescheduling will come up on your profile.

But you should call and confirm this information again. Things could have changed.

Thanks I will call. But did you do this, were you able to reschedule after the day?

I didn't need to. I had resigned myself to my fate and was going to wait and go for the appointment ( I was trying to reschedule to an earlier date). Fortunately for me, the embassy was randomly rescheduling peoples' appointments and mine was rescheduled to an earlier date. An email was sent to that effect. I several people commented on here about the same being done to their appointments.

jokepearl:


Thanks I will call. But did you do this, were you able to reschedule after the day?

mulberry:
Drop box for my husband took about 5weeks.
Submitted first week in January and picked up second week in Febraury

Waoooo. A long wait indeed

Hello people . What does this mean ?

Drop box application moved from (Your documents is with the US consular/embassy) then recently to delivery document detail (see shot)

What does this mean ? What state is this . Experienced hands

Mzwealthy:
Good Morning . And happy New month. To each and every one of you
. Please just need assistance. Myself and my husband Visa would expire dis month and in all sincerity the country is hard. Ticket are so expensive. D main issue now is dat this is d second time our visa would expire without us using it d other time was due to covic so d visa expired before we could go . Now my fear is if the one also expires before we going what are d chances of us getting another US visa approved .we have traveled once to the US thou that was back n 2018. Please I need all d nswers I can get . Thank you . HAVE a great day all

One of you should travel before it expires.

Bare in mind that visas are now 5yrs so if you travel on this one and renew then the next visa would be valid for 5yrs

Debbieeeeeee:


Unused visas should not significantly impact your outcome, as they can be explained during the renewal process. Drawing from personal experience, when I renewed my visa in 2021 after holding an unused one from 2019-2021, both the consular officer and the U.S. border officer asked about it and I told them it was due to COVID-related reasons. They were understanding, and it wasn't a hindrance. In my opinion, an unused U.S. visa does imply an intent to not relocate. You can confidently proceed with renewing your visa via dropbox without fearing any negative consequences.

In this couple though...this is 2 unused visas one that had Covid as an excuse the other.

Tickets will go up that's not gonna change much. Hopefully their income will.

Flo123:


Mine changed to "No status but on document delivery information.

I would wait for their final decision probably for scheduled interview or maybe not

Have u gotten this visa now?

davda202:
Today makes it 21 days since i dropped my port for IW.
Still on application received. Hopefully it changes soon.

Wished it was faster than this

Was this visa granted . And how long did it take after this message

I'm having the same issue, but I received mail that my appointment has been shifted to a day before the former date but none was written on my MRV payment, does that mean my payment has expired? I picked a date after 2 months of paying

Thytechguy:
Good morning House, I currently have an issue which I want to be sure of. I bought non-immigrant (B1/B2) visa US visa fees and booked the appointment for 2024 around May 2022, I saw an email recently that reminded of my interview in 2 months time but an information popped up at their website saying any visa fees paid before October 1 2022 is not valid anymore. I am quite confused and want to be sure if the money paid then is not valid for the appointment again. The image attached shows the information of the message on their website (usatraveldocs). Kindly suggest what to do.

Please help, I received mail too that my appointment was rescheduled,but my MRV payment receipt was not on the new appointment date, none was written. Please what do I do? I made payment in 2022 and I got 2024 interview date

nuttycaptain:
I didn't need to. I had resigned myself to my fate and was going to wait and go for the appointment ( I was trying to reschedule to an earlier date). Fortunately for me, the embassy was randomly rescheduling peoples' appointments and mine was rescheduled to an earlier date. An email was sent to that effect. I several people commented on here about the same being done to their appointments.

oyimaliski:


Not necessarily. But u can track on the USA travel doc page .

What date did u do ur drop box ?

Wednesday 28th of Feb, how long did yours take?
Mine was in Abuja

Hello wonderful house. I'm new here and I'd be glad if I can get some assistance. I have an appointment scheduled soon. I'm a mum of 3, married. Although I have a good job, my husband has a better job and will be sponsoring my trip. I have an invitation letter from a relative.
How do I explain to the VO I want a few days of vacation without my kids? And not sound like I don't like my kids. We usually go on vacations today and it's truly never a vacation for me as I'm always worried about them having a blast than I am about myself. This is my only opportunity to enjoy a stressfree holiday.

And because we both can't leave the home front at the same time, my husband will be with the kids.

Or should I not mention that I want a vacation without them? Kindly advise

OyoTunjiUSA:


Hey 🤠

to your CGI profile and glance through very well, you will find your MRV payment confirmation number , OR look towards the end of your appointment confirmation slip .

1. Write out your MRV payment confirmation number and go to the branch of the GTB the payment was made . Even if you paid online , still do the same thing and walk into any GTB branch , they should be able to print or copy you payment acknowledgment which will serve the same purpose . You may have to pay little charges again .

Best Wishes 🙏

I paid for my mom visa application sometime in 2022 and I can't find the receipt confirmation anymore. Is it compulsory to bring it along for visa interview?

I paid for my mom visa application sometime in 2022 and I can't find the receipt confirmation anymore. Is it compulsory to bring it along for visa interview?

Hi guys. Please advice.

I am currently filling my application form but I am in a bit of a pickle with the area that asks for occupation. I work as a worker in the UK and about a year ago I started my recruitment company. The company is not yielding much as I barely made any profit nor did I break even. To make up for it, I work a few shifts in a week.

What do I put as my present employer? My business name or the organization I work for? Please bear in mind that I need this to prove a strong home tie.

Thank you

I don't think this is much of an issue. If you received a mail from them stating that your appointment has been rescheduled, just show up for the appointment on the new date with the original MRV payment receipt. You can try calling the customer care office to confirm your new appointment date

Bbibbi:
Please help, I received mail too that my appointment was rescheduled,but my MRV payment receipt was not on the new appointment date, none was written. Please what do I do? I made payment in 2022 and I got 2024 interview date

lionlee216:


I paid for my mom visa application sometime in 2022 and I can't find the receipt confirmation anymore. Is it compulsory to bring it along for visa interview?

Hey 🤠

1. Your appointment confirmation page (printout) shows your MRV payment number . Call the CGI if it's compulsory for you to attend your interview with the MRV receipt .

2. If yes , walk into any GTBanK (preferably the payment branch and tender the payment reference number which the bank can use to regenerate another payment receipt . It's very likely you will pay a token for them to do that .


Best Wishes 🙏

MsChidi:
Hi guys. Please advice.

I am currently filling my application form but I am in a bit of a pickle with the area that asks for occupation. I work as a worker in the UK and about a year ago I started my recruitment company. The company is not yielding much as I barely made any profit nor did I break even. To make up for it, I work a few shifts in a week.

What do I put as my present employer? My business name or the organization I work for? Please bear in mind that I need this to prove a strong home tie.

Thank you

Hey 🤠

1. Proving home-ties is not just writing out your employer's name or families or property listings . Proving home ties must follow the rigid (unshaking) policy .

2. I can deduced that you 're presently in the UK and to secure United States visa from the UK (as a Nigerian) you must proof a tie WHICH TIE (bind) YOU AND UK TOGETHER .

3. If you are a UK citizen then your family (especially husband , wife and kids ) and job (solid long time job) are sufficient to proof tie.

4. If you are a permanent resident, your family in the UK, Solid job, and properties or ongoing education (ie PhD /MSc in view) will make up for your tie .

5. You just have to proof WHAT MUST take you back to the UK ... NOT WHAT MUST TAKE YOU BACK TO NIGERIA and the United States embassy consulars knows those things naturally . ****.

6. If you are trying to proof Nigeria ties in the UK they won't grant you the visa . You will come to Nigeria and proof those ties to Abuja or Lagos consulars.

Best Wishes 🙏

If you are for Dropbox and you don’t reside in Lagos, then consider using Abuja cos it’s faster. Here’s my timeline:

submitted ds-160 29/01/24
Request to schedule interview waiver approved in hours.
Scheduled IW on 30/01/24 for 06/02/24
Dropped off port in DHL 06/02/24
Application received on CEAC status 07/02/24
Updated on 12/02/24 to Refused
Date to schedule 221g was already loaded on portal but I waited to get port first
port picked from DHL outside Abuja 15/02/24
Scheduled 221g on 15/02/24 for 23/02/24 (because they take 221g’s only on Friday) so picked the next friday
221g interview on 23/02/24 (Approved)
port back in my town 28/02/24.

cutelass:
If you are for Dropbox and you don’t reside in Lagos, then consider using Abuja cos it’s faster. Here’s my timeline:

submitted ds-160 29/01/24
Request to schedule interview waiver approved in hours.
Scheduled IW on 30/01/24 for 06/02/24
Dropped off port in DHL 06/02/24
Application received on CEAC status 07/02/24
Updated on 12/02/24 to Refused
Date to schedule 221g was already loaded on portal but I waited to get port first
port picked from DHL outside Abuja 15/02/24
Scheduled 221g on 15/02/24 for 23/02/24 (because they take 221g’s only on Friday) so picked the next friday
221g interview on 23/02/24 (Approved)
port back in my town 28/02/24.

Hi, sorry to ask what’s 221g and also what do you think was the reason for the first refusal?
And you went back to abj for the interview?

OyoTunjiUSA:



Hey 🤠

1. Proving home-ties is not just writing out your employer's name or families or property listings . Proving home ties must follow the rigid (unshaking) policy .

2. I can deduced that you 're presently in the UK and to secure United States visa from the UK (as a Nigerian) you must proof a tie WHICH TIE (bind) YOU AND UK TOGETHER .

3. If you are a UK citizen then your family (especially husband , wife and kids ) and job (solid long time job) are sufficient to proof tie.

4. If you are a permanent resident, your family in the UK, Solid job, and properties or ongoing education (ie PhD /MSc in view) will make up for your tie .

5. You just have to proof WHAT MUST take you back to the UK ... NOT WHAT MUST TAKE YOU BACK TO NIGERIA and the United States embassy consulars knows those things naturally . ****.

6. If you are trying to proof Nigeria ties in the UK they won't grant you the visa . You will come to Nigeria and proof those ties to Abuja or Lagos consulars.

Best Wishes 🙏

Since when did Uk citizens start needing visas. They only need ESTA and it’s $25.

Debbieeeeeee:

Since when did Uk citizens start needing visas. They only need ESTA and it’s $25.

Hey 🤠

1. I answered in a layman's understanding of tie proving . I knew a Briton or British won't ask such a question. But with ESTA you can't even stay more than 90 days. Thank you anyways .

Best Wishes 🙏

iyanuakin:


Wednesday 28th of Feb, how long did yours take?
Mine was in Abuja

Learnt abj takes 6 weeks plus

iyanuakin:


Hi, sorry to ask what’s 221g and also what do you think was the reason for the first refusal?
And you went back to abj for the interview?

1) Refusal under section 221g in a nutshell means the information they have in the application is not enough to grant you the visa and additional information is required. You could be required to forward some documents through DHL or come in for fingerprinting (if your fingerprint is more than 10yrs in their system) or come for a physical interview like my case.

2) There can be a lot of reasons for that Refusal
- Not traveling within the period you stated you would when you got the visa
- Not using the visa at all
- Staying long periods in the US

cutelass:

1) Refusal under section 221g in a nutshell means the information they have in the application is not enough to grant you the visa and additional information is required. You could be required to forward some documents through DHL or come in for fingerprinting (if your fingerprint is more than 10yrs in their system) or come for a physical interview like my case.

2) There can be a lot of reasons for that Refusal
- Not traveling within the period you stated you would when you got the visa
- Not using the visa at all
- Staying long periods in the US

Thank you for the info
Really appreciate
My last trip was 4 months na why my mind dey do gbish gbish be that

cutelass:

1) Refusal under section 221g in a nutshell means the information they have in the application is not enough to grant you the visa and additional information is required. You could be required to forward some documents through DHL or come in for fingerprinting (if your fingerprint is more than 10yrs in their system) or come for a physical interview like my case.

2) There can be a lot of reasons for that Refusal
- Not traveling within the period you stated you would when you got the visa
- Not using the visa at all
- Staying long periods in the US

Thank you for the info
Really appreciate
My last trip was 4 months na why my mind dey do gbish gbish be that

iyanuakin:

Thank you for the info
Really appreciate
My last trip was 4 months na why my mind dey do gbish gbish be that

Once you have a valid reason for the long stay then you are good to go.