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[quote author=Steph88 post=133538456]Finding it difficult put the date of birth on the AVITS website.

Was able to do it with a phone.

Help!! help!! help!!! help!!!! help!!!. I need to change confirmation number on already booked appointment.

Dear nairalanders, thanks for the great job you are doing on this platform.
Please I need your advice on my family tourist visa application. I booked for an appointment almost a year ago, and my interview date is now close.
My wife is currently heavily pregnant, and at the time of the application, she was not pregnant.
My question is how can I explain to the VO that I am traveling for vacation/tourism with my wife who is heavily pregnant.
Please note that our kids are also included in this application.
Your advice will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Blessed.

johnpoko:

Yes they give free SIM cards upon arrival. They even give you free iPhones at the port of entry. Most times they offer free hotels and free rides too

You know they give free sim cards in dubai...so op may think same and more cud apply in mighty usa

Cc sanyaolurilwan:

Thanks.

JohnZak:
You can always buy a pre-paid SIM card and use it with your mobile phone as an alternative to the eSIM. You don’t require any contract and you pay for what you use. T-mobile, ATT, mint, metro PCS and a few others offer cheap prepaid options. I always get prepaid for my mum when she visits and she uses it with her iPhone.

Blessedone100:
Dear nairalanders, thanks for the great job you are doing on this platform.
Please I need your advice on my family tourist visa application. I booked for an appointment almost a year ago, and my interview date is now close.
My wife is currently heavily pregnant, and at the time of the application, she was not pregnant.
My question is how can I explain to the VO that I am traveling for vacation/tourism with my wife who is heavily pregnant.
Please note that our kids are also included in this application.
Your advice will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Blessed.

if u wanna play it safe...best you postpone the appointment, till after her delivery...unless u r a gambling man...and wan gamble with ur visa fees.
VO is likely gonna deny the whole family...unless u lucky to meet an understanding VO..that will deny only ur wife..

alternatively if the preggy is under 3 months...u can proceed with ur plans...n come back and hv ur baby in naija

Thanks for the advice. But my concern is even after delivery, the baby is also not part of the application, this will mean I need to start my application all over?

The situation is really confusing.

Hello All,

My mum submitted her port for IW November 21 and her application status was updated to "Refused" on Dec 23. I have checked the OIS website and her port is still not ready for pick up. Is there a way to the embassy to release her port on time? as she needs to submit it for her Canada Visa. I will appreciate any help I can get with this. Thanks

There seems to be a lot of IW refusals these days. God help us all.

Dear All,

Please the new policy to visit US Embassy Lagos office for documents review before the visa interview proper. Does it apply to those who already picked interview date.

I picked interview date sometimes in December, and I'm scheduled to go for visa interview next week.

Someone hinted me I have to go for documents review at the Lagos office before my interview date

Please can anyone reshare the email address to complain about this duplicate found for applicant issue.
Those who had the issue, please how long did it take for them to address the issue and has it been resolved?
It's been over 2 months I raised a ticket and they said it had been escalated, the ticket is still open yet the issue has not been addressed.
I am at my wits end on how to proceed with my mom's application.
Please any useful insight would be appreciated

DigitalMallam:
Dear All,

Please the new policy to visit US Embassy Lagos office for documents review before the visa interview proper. Does it apply to those who already picked interview date.

I picked interview date sometimes in December, and I'm scheduled to go for visa interview next week.

Someone hinted me I have to go for documents review at the Lagos office before my interview date

Not for Tourist Visa Applicants.

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mkmoluchukwu:
Hi everyone,
I selected a May 6 visa appointment date, and I was trying to reschedule it for an earlier date. However, it is asking for confirmation as shown in the attached picture. If I click "Confirm," does it mean the earlier appointment date will be canceled, even if I decide not to select a new date?

When did you book the May appointment? Did you book this May appointment for Abuja or Lagos? Thanks.

maryini:
There seems to be a lot of IW refusals these days. God help us all.

It seems its for people who stayed too long on their last visit....

PeachtreeReside:



It seems its for people who stayed too long on their last visit....

Yes. That's their number one reason for refusal. They prefer that one sticks to what is written on the ds 160 form.

Masorich:

I can help. Share your email.

Can you assist me too Masorich? I sent an email to you. I need help on thesame issue, pleaseeee.

Goodday ,

Please I need clarification as to how long one's MRV payment made is valid for. I mean for someone who has made this MRV payment since April/ MAY 2024 and already scheduled an Interview appointment for MAY2025 will it be valid then ? Cause I hear people talking about MRV Receipt expiring and need clarity on how this works.
Thanks

Good evening, pls after payment for visa fee,I was asked questions as I and my children are qualified for IW, pls where is the site supposed to take me next? What I'm seeing is consular appointment, did I do something wrong?

Steph88:
Help!! help!! help!!! help!!!! help!!!. I need to change confirmation number on already booked appointment.

to AVITS dashboard and go to on the menu, create a ticket, select Profile Inquires for the topic , fill the form and your new DS-160 form in the attachment section and submit. Wait for 24 hours and your confirmation number will be updated on the appointment, you'll get a response on the ticket letting you know it has been updated. I don't know if the weekend will affect the response time. I did mine yesterday and got a response today.

I asked this question a week ago and nobody replied. I figured it out and I thought to help someone else

Not true.

Stayed 10 days on my last trip and while I was not refused IW (I could not use my GTB receipt due to some glitch), I was instead sent an email, inviting me for a physical interview. In fact, my AVITS has no indication that I was book for/ attended an interview.

Thankfully, it was successful (4 people interviewed before me - a family of 3 who were "white slipped", and 3 others who were denied. All for B2). Short interview too and based on what I do for work, where I plan to stay in the US, longest time I've been in the US (1month) and reiteration that I can't use the visa for birthing purposes per their 2020 laws since the visa is for 5 years (at this point, I was a bit sure I was going to be white slipped). She then handed me the white slip and told me my port will be ready for pick up in about a week, which was true to stated timeline.

PeachtreeReside:



It seems its for people who stayed too long on their last visit....

Yes, it is still valid. MRV fees are valid for 1 year.

Please don't miss the interview and try to check your AVITS profile and email at least 3x a week to be sure you don't miss any emails on preponement or postponement.

uchee:
Goodday ,

Please I need clarification as to how long one's MRV payment made is valid for. I mean for someone who has made this MRV payment since April/ MAY 2024 and already scheduled an Interview appointment for MAY2025 will it be valid then ? Cause I hear people talking about MRV Receipt expiring and need clarity on how this works.
Thanks

lekefew:


to AVITS dashboard and go to on the menu, create a ticket, select Profile Inquires for the topic , fill the form and your new DS-160 form in the attachment section and submit. Wait for 24 hours and your confirmation number will be updated on the appointment, you'll get a response on the ticket letting you know it has been updated. I don't know if the weekend will affect the response time. I did mine yesterday and got a response today.

I asked this question a week ago and nobody replied. I figured it out and I thought to help someone else

This is good solution

So I think it is more of them trying to physically screen as many applicants as possible. Most of the interviews are quite short and straightforward- except where overstay, birthing without bill payment and other types of infractions have occurred.

maryini:
There seems to be a lot of IW refusals these days. God help us all.

Please does this mean one can update a new ds-160 form on the avits platform now?

Thanks

lekefew:


to AVITS dashboard and go to on the menu, create a ticket, select Profile Inquires for the topic , fill the form and your new DS-160 form in the attachment section and submit. Wait for 24 hours and your confirmation number will be updated on the appointment, you'll get a response on the ticket letting you know it has been updated. I don't know if the weekend will affect the response time. I did mine yesterday and got a response today.

I asked this question a week ago and nobody replied. I figured it out and I thought to help someone else

sanyaolurilwan:
Please does this mean one can update a new ds-160 form on the avits platform now?

Thanks

Yes it's stated on the appointment confirmation document, in the instructions. It says if your DS160 and appointment don't match, you will not be allowed to interview, and to make corrections, you only have to create a ticket and the new DS160 form, I followed that exactly and I got my new DS160 confirmation number updated on the appointment. My appointment confirmation nows shows my new DS160 confirmation number

PeacefulOne77:
So after getting directed to interview, I created a new for my mom and was able to get interview waiver. My issue is that the only appointments for Lagos drop-off are end of January. Has anyone seen any earlier dates by chance? Am I able to change to drop off in Abuja. Also those who picked dates, did the calendar also say Consulate Appointment? Thanks in advance.

Good day, sorry if i am bothering you but i have an urgent issue. My visa expired like 2 months ago and i decided to apply for a new one.
Everything was going well until i reached the final avits section. in the question on whether i had a current visa or it had expired in less than 48 months, I was confused and i picked the wrong answer and thus i was given the interview instead of the interview waiver option. following that in an attempt to get my interview waiver option back i cancelled my scheduled physical appointment and filed various tickets. and most of them have been set to resolved and only one is on hold for a while now. on this topic earlier I saw some entries on creating a new avits on a new device and then applying the right steps and getting the interview waiver option granted with the date and all. my questions are, 1. has it worked for anyone here like has anyone here collected their visa approved through drop-box and they went through the new method with a physical interview cancelled on the old and 2. will it cause any conflicts with the physical interview on my first .
your prompt reply is deeply appreciated.

RoyV:
Not true.

Stayed 10 days on my last trip and while I was not refused IW (I could not use my GTB receipt due to some glitch), I was instead sent an email, inviting me for a physical interview. In fact, my AVITS has no indication that I was book for/ attended an interview.

Thankfully, it was successful (4 people interviewed before me - a family of 3 who were "white slipped", and 3 others who were denied. All for B2). Short interview too and based on what I do for work, where I plan to stay in the US, longest time I've been in the US (1month) and reiteration that I can't use the visa for birthing purposes per their 2020 laws since the visa is for 5 years (at this point, I was a bit sure I was going to be white slipped). She then handed me the white slip and told me my port will be ready for pick up in about a week, which was true to stated timeline.

You know that the rules change for different people and depends on whoever handles one's application.



I know someone who stayed for 3mths, was issued a 221G form and was refused.


Their rules are like British Weather....

uchee:
Goodday ,

Please I need clarification as to how long one's MRV payment made is valid for. I mean for someone who has made this MRV payment since April/ MAY 2024 and already scheduled an Interview appointment for MAY2025 will it be valid then ? Cause I hear people talking about MRV Receipt expiring and need clarity on how this works.
Thanks

Yes, your MRV fee will not expire before your scheduled visa interview in May 2025, as long as you scheduled the appointment within the one-year validity period of the fee.

Here’s a breakdown of how it works:

- The MRV fee is valid for one year from the date of payment. Within this period, you must schedule an interview appointment.
- Since you paid in April 2024 and scheduled the appointment before April 2025, your fee remains valid, even if the actual interview date falls beyond the one-year period, for instance even if your interview date is September 2025, the MRV is still valid because you have used it before April 2025 to schedule for interview.

Hope this helps.

RoyV:
Not true.

Stayed 10 days on my last trip and while I was not refused IW (I could not use my GTB receipt due to some glitch), I was instead sent an email, inviting me for a physical interview. In fact, my AVITS has no indication that I was book for/ attended an interview.

Thankfully, it was successful (4 people interviewed before me - a family of 3 who were "white slipped", and 3 others who were denied. All for B2). Short interview too and based on what I do for work, where I plan to stay in the US, longest time I've been in the US (1month) and reiteration that I can't use the visa for birthing purposes per their 2020 laws since the visa is for 5 years (at this point, I was a bit sure I was going to be white slipped). She then handed me the white slip and told me my port will be ready for pick up in about a week, which was true to stated timeline.

due to a glitch am also unable to use my old gt receipt. i hv created a ticket on avits and also sent emails to consular abuja, nothing tangible. and my trip is in march. what extra effort did you make b4 they sent you the mail for physical interview?...when was your trip scheduled for?...want to know if they are sending the mails based on nearness of trip...

Good morning, pls Which of the dates do I consider to drop off ports at OIS,is it the appointment on Avits or the date on OIS,as I got February on Avits but seeing January dates on OIS for drop-off. Pls somebody help me before I book the OIS. In addition, I have received the IW letter for us. Also,my avits states lagos but I want to use OIS outside Lagos.

lekefew:

Yes it's stated on the appointment confirmation document, in the instructions. It says if your DS160 and appointment don't match, you will not be allowed to interview, and to make corrections, you only have to create a ticket and the new DS160 form, I followed that exactly and I got my new DS160 confirmation number updated on the appointment. My appointment confirmation nows shows my new DS160 confirmation number

If you wouldn't mind, could you brief us on what you filled here 🙏

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