NewStats: 3,261,893 , 8,175,487 topics. Date: Friday, 30 May 2025 at 10:49 PM g2r4j

Gbol123:
Hi NBako

I have same issue. I submitted on 7/4 shows received since 8/4 nothing yet. My wife did earlier in March got hers in a week. My son was at the Embassy on the 17th got his visa in a week and port picked up already.

Hi Gbol’
Have you received any update on your application?

NBako:


Nothing yet .. this is week 3 now

Hi NBako

Got any new update?

dada2013:
Good day house, please am at first bank now trying to make payment for my US visa but I was told to provide Momentum Reference number, please can anyone help on how to go about this please

Hello Dada.
Today has gone already you may go back home.
What the bank asked you to provide is called Amentum Reference number (MRV payment teller) and here is the process.

** The first step is for you to go and fill your official visa application (DS-160) because you will need the confirmation number (that starts with AA...) to complete the 2nd stage.

https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/


*** The 2nd stage is for you to go to the U.S. embassy official recommended website (AVITS AMENTUM) and and initiate your visa appointment application:

https://www.usvisaappt.com/visaapplicantui/

You will understand the procedure up to the stage of generating the teller (amentum reference) which you can take to the bank for the payment of your MRV. ** Keep us posted as you are navigating the above procedures.👍

I will advise you go again. If you ask me I think you need to check and refine your ds160. You sound like the conference will contribute to your career growth and if truly you do not have an intention to overstay then I will advise you try reapplying again while keeping your fingers crossed. This journey is always a 50/50 and na who give up, Bleep up!!
All the best boss

Chelseaboy101:
Hi guys ! Your advice is need oo . I want to attend a week summit and not as an avenue to japa but to genuinely attend . However , mid of last month, I was denied at my first ever US interview .. Then I reapplied and went for another interview this morning , only to be denied again after just 2 questions.

Now my question is , is it advisable to try again or just process my refund for the conference ? Conference is june 9th to 13th .

Thanks yall and I'd appreciate your candid and honest advice.

Xplicit007:
Hello House, your help will be highly appreciated.

I have my b1/b2 interview appointment for June 10, next month. Now I got a mail from the embassy in Abu Dhabi for a new appointment for 7th May, next week Tuesday.

Can I ignore the mail and go for my initial date or I must attend on the new date.

I’m certainly not prepared as I want to change my IS -160 form for the new port. My old port has one year validity and am worried I might get less than 5years.

Go for the one they rescheduled. It happened to me. I was lucky to see the mail cos it went to my spam box. They sometimes move around peoples date. The port issue doesn't matter. Take the two to the interview. They will stamp on the new one.

Chelseaboy101:
Hi guys ! Your advice is need oo . I want to attend a week summit and not as an avenue to japa but to genuinely attend . However , mid of last month, I was denied at my first ever US interview .. Then I reapplied and went for another interview this morning , only to be denied again after just 2 questions.

Now my question is , is it advisable to try again or just process my refund for the conference ? Conference is june 9th to 13th .

Thanks yall and I'd appreciate your candid and honest advice.

I'm sorry but it looks like desperation at this point. If the circumstance of your refusal hasn't change then don't apply until it does. What was written on the paper given to you? Read it. That should be your guide for future applications.

Yeah, I know this looks like desperation but it's really not but yeah, thank you for your ... Also, there is nothing written on the paper , it's just the generic white paper bullshit they give .

flourishing247:



I'm sorry but it looks like desperation at this point. If the circumstance of your refusal hasn't change then don't apply until it does. What was written on the paper given to you? Read it. That should be your guide for future applications.

NotsonewMary:


Hi Gbol’
Have you received any update on your application?

Nothing yet , page still shows application received

NotsonewMary:


Hi NBako

Got any new update?

Nothing yet , page still shows application received

Chelseaboy101:
Yeah, I know this looks like desperation but it's really not but yeah, thank you for your ... Also, there is nothing written on the paper , it's just the generic white paper bullshit they give .

Yes,their refusal papers are generic but there are key points written there. So check it and adjust. I'm sure the organisation will organise another conference next year. Plan to attend that one. I'm not trying to discourage you but I'm just telling you based on others experiences. I've been on this thread for a long time especially when people used to share their transcript. Thread 2,3 and 4. You can search and read various transcripts. Let that guide you.

Thank you ! For the 214 (B) paper given, there is no key points written anywhere there. But I've decided to wait till next year to try again and pushed for a refund with the conference organizer ...

Thank you for your input.

flourishing247:


Yes,their refusal papers are generic but there are key points written there. So check it and adjust. I'm sure the organisation will organise another conference next year. Plan to attend that one. I'm not trying to discourage you but I'm just telling you based on others experiences. I've been on this thread for a long time especially when people used to share their transcript. Thread 2,3 and 4. You can search and read various transcripts. Let that guide you.

Hello,
My mum has her appointment in Abuja but she wants topick up her port in Lagos because she lives in Lagos. There are two options for Document Delivery:
1. FreeDelivery - DHL LAGOS/ DHL Abuja
2. delivery- OIS Services / DHL Locations.

I'm not sure if with option 1, I can specify whether lagos or abuja or if it just takes your appointment location by default. Or
Is OIS better?

shewa12345:
Hello,
My mum has her appointment in Abuja but she wants topick up her port in Lagos because she lives in Lagos. There are two options for Document Delivery:
1. FreeDelivery - DHL LAGOS/ DHL Abuja
2. delivery- OIS Services / DHL Locations.

I'm not sure if with option 1, I can specify whether lagos or abuja or if it just takes your appointment location by default. Or
Is OIS better?

Hello Shewa.
If your mum has attended her visa interview in Abuja then her free-delivery option can only be within Abuja either DHL or OIS.
** But she can opt for (paid) delivery to Lagos or anywhere.

** You cannot attend interview in Abuja and choose free delivery to Lagos , neither can you attend an interview in Lagos and choose free delivery to outside Lagos. ** Your free delivery options must not encroach the embassy location state. 👍

Please help me
I am going to visit my girlfriend in USA
And I choose b1/b2 visa
Is it supposed to be b1/b2 or just b2 visa

Jane8999:
Please help me
I am going to visit my girlfriend in USA
And I choose b1/b2 visa
Is it supposed to be b1/b2 or just b2 visa

Hello Jane.
Your category is actually B2 (pleasure & tourism) but if the page did not ask you to specify you should pick B1/B2.

The reason is that when the embassy wants to issue your visa they will issue you B1/B2 (80% of the time) because they don't want you to come back and apply for B1 since both visa categories are related.

B1 is for those going to America for more serious and profitable activities. 👍

Okay thank you

Efetobore1980:


Hello Jane.
Your category is actually B2 (pleasure & tourism) but if the page did not ask you to specify you should pick B1/B2.

The reason is that when the embassy wants to issue your visa they will issue you B1/B2 (80% of the time) because they don't want you to come back and apply for B1 since both visa categories are related.

B1 is for those going to America for more serious and profitable activities. 👍

NBako:


Nothing yet , page still shows application received

I just checked again Nothing yet o . Still on received since 8th of April

NotsonewMary:

I just checked. nothimg yet o still on application received 8th April

Hello everyone,

I’m in the process of paying for my parents b2 visa and being in the diaspora, I paid with a foreign card. Upon payment, the receipt has my name and not theirs. Please my question is that I hope this will not pose a problem for them during the interview.

Thanks

MizAlero:
Hello everyone,

I’m in the process of paying for my parents b2 visa and being in the diaspora, I paid with a foreign card. Upon payment, the receipt has my name and not theirs. Please my question is that I hope this will not pose a problem for them during the interview.

Thanks

No, it won't

MizAlero:
Hello everyone,

I’m in the process of paying for my parents b2 visa and being in the diaspora, I paid with a foreign card. Upon payment, the receipt has my name and not theirs. Please my question is that I hope this will not pose a problem for them during the interview.

Thanks

Hello Alero.
The payment evidence is what the embassy needs. Besides the payment receipt # will also reflect in their appointment letters so it's sufficient. 👍

The appropriate category is B1/B2.

Jane8999:
Please help me
I am going to visit my girlfriend in USA
And I choose b1/b2 visa
Is it supposed to be b1/b2 or just b2 visa

I just begun my application few days ago, all has been going well so far. I'm based in the UK tho (PSW) , and going on tourism for 5 days in September. I have booked my hotel and tour tickets to places I will be visiting in the city. My home ties is just my job here in the UK. Fact is, I'm genuinely going on holiday, not to run. What are my chances? And any words of encouragement will be appreciated.

Does anyone know who provides loans for a Student visa POF?

Marcgrace:
Does anyone know who provides loans for a Student visa POF?

sure

Thank you for your response. Truly appreciate it.

About OIS, at what point are you to pay for OIS? Is this after the appointment? I assumed so because you have to get the visa first right? before paying for delivery.
Please let me know if I am correct.

Thank you.

Efetobore1980:


Hello Shewa.
If your mum has attended her visa interview in Abuja then her free-delivery option can only be within Abuja either DHL or OIS.
** But she can opt for (paid) delivery to Lagos or anywhere.

** You cannot attend interview in Abuja and choose free delivery to Lagos , neither can you attend an interview in Lagos and choose free delivery to outside Lagos. ** Your free delivery options must not encroach the embassy location state. 👍

Hello, I'm having a challenge here. I am going for tourism and don't know anyone in US. What do I put in this section "U. S Point of "

@Agidipie
If you don't have a reference in the US, then provide the address of the hotel where you will be staying.
Person - Click on - Do Not Know
Organization Name - The address of the hotel where you will be staying

Agidipie:
Hello, I'm having a challenge here. I am going for tourism and don't know anyone in US. What do I put in this section "U. S Point of "

Agidipie:
Hello, I'm having a challenge here. I am going for tourism and don't know anyone in US. What do I put in this section "U. S Point of "

Hello Alagidi.
That section is a two way things and it can be confusing. Either going for tourism or visiting there must be a point of to be mentioned. Did you to any tourist attraction center (write the center manager's name and info) ? Are you visiting a particular family (write the head of the family's name and their info) ? ** You cannot just land in America and be walking or looking around (jaywalking), there must be a particular location of your interest.

Note: If you are undecided and plans to visit your desire places on arrival then write the name of your hotel (reservation) and info , the manager can be your point of . ** You have to choose between organization and person (tick do not know for the other). 👍

shewa12345:
Thank you for your response. Truly appreciate it.

About OIS, at what point are you to pay for OIS? Is this after the appointment? I assumed so because you have to get the visa first right? before paying for delivery.
Please let me know if I am correct.

Thank you.

**
You will pay at the point of choosing and if visa is not approved they refund. Therefore, wait till after visa outcome before you change your pick up preference. 👍

Efetobore1980:


Hello Alagidi.
That section is a two way things and it can be confusing. Either going for tourism or visiting there must be a point of to be mentioned. Did you to any tourist attraction center (write the center manager's name and info) ? Are you visiting a particular family (write the head of the family's name and their info) ? ** You cannot just land in America and be walking or looking around (jaywalking), there must be a particular location of your interest.

Note: If you are undecided and plans to visit your desire places on arrival then write the name of your hotel (reservation) and info , the manager can be your point of . ** You have to choose between organization and person (tick do not know for the other). 👍

Thanks for this