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Good morning Gurus, so I applied for IW in Feb which I was refused but was scheduled for follow up interview
My interview comes up in April 26, my initial plan was to go last month for 2 weeks break, My circumstance has changed as I got promoted last month too with increased salary and also time to travel has changed too

Can I fill another DS160 to update my status before the date or I’m not allowed to change anything?
Thanks

You are asking to get swindled if you are looking to buy a visa appointment. It is not worth it even if you can afford to buy it. Folks who have bought these appointments have had more problems than solutions. Agents have completed their DS160 forms with completely different information. Do not risk mes your immigration history for nothing. Pay your MRV fees and select a date. You can always check periodically and you may be lucky to get a closer date.

2tallman2:
Hello guys .... Please I heard it possible to buy an appointment date at the US embassy... Please how true is this and how can one go about it ?

I'm a 41 years old man seeking to visit a friend of mine in the USA... She's willing to send an invitation letter and also any other necessary documents to back it up... Please I need your advise on how to go about the whole process, like what and what does she need to send to me and what documents do I need to take with me when going for interview.

Hello House,i have 2 quick questions.

1. When completing ones IVR, there is a part that asked "if you have been denied visa within 12months under the same visa class''. Last year i applied for tourism and i was refused under B1/B2 and now i am applying for conference. Does conference B1 belong to the same visa class? And do i have to click on the box or opt for the none of the above?

2. when you are applying for a B1 visa for a conference. If approved, will you be issued a 5yrs B1/B2 visa?

Did you spend a long period on your last trip to the States? Or was your visa used for child birth?

Just curious to know why you were asked to schedule a follow up appointment.

All the best in your interview!

iyanuakin:
Good morning Gurus, so I applied for IW in Feb which I was refused but was scheduled for follow up interview
My interview comes up in April 26, my initial plan was to go last month for 2 weeks break, My circumstance has changed as I got promoted last month too with increased salary and also time to travel has changed too

Can I fill another DS160 to update my status before the date or I’m not allowed to change anything?
Thanks

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Hello Sir. Please can you hit me up on 08167292179 via WhatsAppchat. It's really important. Thankyou

OyoTunjiUSA:



Hey 🤠

1. I doubt your chances to secure a B1/B2 visa for the purpose of visiting a Pen Friend , and especially the one who is old enough to be your father without any business establishments between both of you .

2. I will however also not want you to jeopardise this opportunity because someone has to be your ladder to the top.

3. Apply for a short academic or industrial training (2-3 months) in the USA . This is much better than him sending you an invitation and don't mention him in all your applications.

4. Discuss this idea with him as well as the financial implications for both of you to juggle. If everything works fine , you will secure the B1/B2 (5 Yrs) visa which you will need to initiate your journey to the United States .


Best Wishes 🙏

Yes, You can fill a new DS 160 and be sure to update the NEW DS confirmation number in your application. Alternatively, you can retrieve the information in the old DS 160 you already submitted, that would only requiring you updating or changing only the relevant information. You can do this by going through the retrieval option and then click on create new DS information.
I hope that helps!

iyanuakin:
Good morning Gurus, so I applied for IW in Feb which I was refused but was scheduled for follow up interview
My interview comes up in April 26, my initial plan was to go last month for 2 weeks break, My circumstance has changed as I got promoted last month too with increased salary and also time to travel has changed too

Can I fill another DS160 to update my status before the date or I’m not allowed to change anything?
Thanks

Please I need answer to this question


Hi Everyone,

For those who have renewed their b1/b2 visa via dropbox. Please how long did it take between submitting your port and getting your visa approved to getting back your port?

Also, does it usually take long to get available dates to go drop off port via Dropbox.

Thanks yall.

LadyCaplin:
Did you spend a long period on your last trip to the States? Or was your visa used for child birth?

Just curious to know why you were asked to schedule a follow up appointment.

All the best in your interview!

Yea
Spent 3 months

adelawry:
Yes, You can fill a new DS 160 and be sure to update the NEW DS confirmation number in your application. Alternatively, you can retrieve the information in the old DS 160 you already submitted, that would only requiring you updating or changing only the relevant information. You can do this by going through the retrieval option and then click on create new DS information.
I hope that helps!

Thank you so much for this
Been careful not to take a wrong step
That was why I wanted to know if I could update
I really appreciate
Will do that tonight

Hi All,

Please when is the earliest F1 dropbox appointment in Lagos now? Thanks.

Can anyone who belong to a whatsapp group that is been used to search for date B1/B2 visa in Abuja add this numbers up on WhatsApp: +2348184287236 and +2348186270655. Thank you.

Xplicit007:
Hello House,i have 2 quick questions.

1. When completing ones IVR, there is a part that asked "if you have been denied visa within 12months under the same visa class''. Last year i applied for tourism and i was refused under B1/B2 and now i am applying for conference. Does conference B1 belong to the same visa class? And do i have to click on the box or opt for the none of the above?

2. when you are applying for a B1 visa for a conference. If approved, will you be issued a 5yrs B1/B2 visa?

Hey 🤠

1 B- 1 is a visitor for business , and B- 2 is a visitor for pleasure, but they can issue the combinations of both for you (especially when you are applying on behalf of a company or an organisation) in order for you to be able to juggle the visa types , eg if your employer is sending you on conference or seminar, you will use B-1 and during the holiday if you want to visit , you will use B-2.

2. In your case , mark yes , you have been refused under the same visa type before . Honesty is the best policy , it won't affect your present visa process if you qualify for it .

3. Yes , you will possibly be given B1/B2 5 yrs multiple entry , especially if your employer or an organisation is sending you to represent them.


Best Wishes 🙏

Thank you so much and apologies for my late response. I am currently enrolled for Fall 2024 in another school to pursue a higher degree. Someone told me that it was difficult to get a date in Canada and advised I applied in Dominican Republic which I did and got an interview date for April 21. My question is, what is the success rate in DR? Do I wait for my current visa to expire on 6 June before renewing? (I have plans to travel out of the country in Summer and December) My current OPT/EAD expires July 13 and I have an ission for a new school, do I renew based on OPT or new i20? What are possible interview questions? Also, can I email you.

JohnZak:
Hi,
First off, I do not think this is a good idea to start renewing your visa while on OPT, especially as you are renewing in January 24 for enrollment in Fall 24. I think you are risking a lot by doing this. Have you been itted for Fall 24 enrollment for a new school or program? If you have, your I20 will ensure that you remain in status so this should not be an issue. Obviously if you have not been itted or enrolled, you can't renew. I only renewed when it was absolutely necessary for me to travel because sometimes you can never tell what kind of day a VO is having. My advice is to avoid renewing now and wait until after you have completed OPT and have your new 120. If you renew and the VO annotates your visa for a start date in the Fall 24, you may not be able to come back to the US until 30 days before resumption even with your OPT. Your OPT is work authorization and not a visa. Again, if you have to renew, I suggest that you wait until the Fall semester is just about to commence before doing so.

I renewed some years ago in Canada and Mexico when I was a student so things may have changed now. Then there was not a long wait. I got a date pretty quickly. The interview was pretty straightforward. On all occasions, they just collected my I20 and asked what I was studying and that was it. One time, one VO was from the same state that I was studying in and just asked about how I liked the state, the football team etc. It was more of a social conversation. They never even asked about proof of funding, transcripts, enrollment verification etc. even though I had all that. Personally, I think the risk of rejection is low. As long as you have not fallen out of status or have a criminal record here in the U.S. I think you will be fine. My friend had a DUI and he had trouble renewing but he eventually came back after missing one semester.

Hi, thank you for responding. I would like to re-enroll and continue my studies and I also don't want to be stuck in the US unable to travel while I am studying. My interview in Dominican Republic is in April, do I wait a bit longer (May/June) to renew since it's closer to resumption date.

biikeys:


Not the best time to renew after graduation. The question will be why do you need a visa since you already graduated right? Better to look at H1b/EB GC of if you want, you re-enroll afresh for a Masters or PhD and then go get a renewal.

Also,Is it better to renew before or after your visa expires and do you think I should renew in Canada/ Mexico and not in Dominican Republic?

arama2022:
Hi, thank you for responding. I would like to re-enroll and continue my studies and I also don't want to be stuck in the US unable to travel while I am studying. My interview in Dominican Republic is in April, do I wait a bit longer (May/June) to renew since it's closer to resumption date.

mrsnoname:


Please I need answer to this question


Hi Everyone,

For those who have renewed their b1/b2 visa via dropbox. Please how long did it take between submitting your port and getting your visa approved to getting back your port?

Also, does it usually take long to get available dates to go drop off port via Dropbox.

Thanks yall.

Hello everyone,
Please I need answer to this question

I re-scheduled my B1/B2 appointment date once not including the initial appointment date and I’m not able to reschedule again, I thought it’s supposed to be thrice. can someone enlighten me more?

My last IW was declined and i did the interview. I spent 1 day on a trip to America.

iyanuakin:


Yea
Spent 3 months

Skorse:
Hello everyone,
Please I need answer to this question

I re-scheduled my B1/B2 appointment date once not including the initial appointment date and I’m not able to reschedule again, I thought it’s supposed to be thrice. can someone enlighten me more?

It used to be thrice but it is now twice(initial scheduling plus one reschedule) if you need a second reschedule option you’ll need to purchase a new mrv

Abdomox:
Hi All,

Please when is the earliest F1 dropbox appointment in Lagos now? Thanks.

Please anyone with this info?

Also anyone with reliable info on when the rate for visa fee will be adjusted?

Paying 185 x 4 at N1800 exchange rate is unfair when dollar is now 1200.

Abdomox:
Also anyone with reliable info on when the rate for visa fee will be adjusted?

Paying 185 x 4 at N1800 exchange rate is unfair when dollar is now 1200.

I asked the Teller at GTB today, and she said they have not been instructed to adjust the fee. I paid 333k this morning. It's well.

Thank you everyone.

OyoTunjiUSA:


Hey 🤠

1. Yes , It's a free world. Leave your email or WhatsApp #. Will reach out .


Best Wishes 🙏

Boss.. Please can I also reach you...

Already sent an email to you..
Can I get your WhatsApp number ?

Kenturkey048:


Boss.. Please can I also reach you...

Already sent an email to you..
Can I get your WhatsApp number ?

Hey 🤠

1. Okay leave your WhatsApp #. Will reach out .


Best Wishes 🙏

Please how can someone get quick interview date?

MrMagnetic:


I asked the Teller at GTB today, and she said they have not been instructed to adjust the fee. I paid 333k this morning. It's well.

pls which type of visa are u paying for?

Hi,
It sounds like you are going to DR for your interview since you have an interview date already. Even though renewal interviews are pretty straightforward, never take them for granted. You will be renewing based on the new I20 since your OPT expires in 7/13 and you have a new I20 for the school year. I can’t speak to the success rate in DR because I never renewed there and do not know of anyone that renewed there. I renewed in Canada and Mexico but I frankly feel that because it is a renewal with a valid I20 and as long as there is nothing adverse in your immigration (e.g. falling out of F1 status or another visa category) or U.S. criminal history, your chances of success are very high. Besides Canada and Jamaica, I have friends that have renewed without issues in Jamaica. There are many reports on this thread of seamless F1 renewals in third countries.

You likely won’t even be asked about any of the documents that I will list (except current I20) but I believe that it is better to have them and not need them than to need them and not have them. You must go with your current I20 and I suggest also going with your old 1-20, hire letter from OPT site (if you have one), letter from your current OPT site confirming your current employment, previous transcripts, and paystubs from your current OPT site. If you have anything other than a traffic citation, I suggest that you go with the final court disposition. My friend had an issue once because of this. Though I was never asked about financial documents when I went for visa renewals, I still went with them. If you have a scholarship, fellowship, or financial statement that explains how you will fund your PhD, I suggest going with them just in case you are asked.

I renewed my FI visa twice and got a J1 and a J1 renewal, all in third countries (countries other than Nigeria). In all cases, the interviews lasted less than 60 seconds (no exaggeration). I was just asked for my I20 (F1) or DS2019 (J1) for all but one interview. In this one interview, the consular officer asked me about my study area and the rest was just small talk that was unrelated to my visa application. You might be asked to talk about your program, but I am sure you have that covered. The renewal interviews were a breeze for me, and I sincerely hope that it is a breeze for you.

Because you have a valid visa, they will cancel your current visa with a stamp that says “canceled without prejudice”. It is likely that the issue date of the new visa will be backdated to the issue date on the old visa so that you can enter the U.S. immediately. That is what they did for me.

Plan to stay close to the embassy, pre-arrange transportation, and get there early. Don’t forget to enjoy DR while you are there during the days between your visa interview and when your visa comes out. Santo Domingo is a beautiful, old city by the coast with great food and beautiful beaches. However, be safe while you are there because it can get wild at night.

If you have other questions, you can post on this thread and I will respond.

Enjoy and good luck!!

arama2022:
Thank you so much and apologies for my late response. I am currently enrolled for Fall 2024 in another school to pursue a higher degree. Someone told me that it was difficult to get a date in Canada and advised I applied in Dominican Republic which I did and got an interview date for April 21. My question is, what is the success rate in DR? Do I wait for my current visa to expire on 6 June before renewing? (I have plans to travel out of the country in Summer and December) My current OPT/EAD expires July 13 and I have an ission for a new school, do I renew based on OPT or new i20? What are possible interview questions? Also, can I email you.

I bet they were curious at why you spent just 1 day, lol.

Bet it went well and ended in praise.

megastu:
My last IW was declined and i did the interview. I spent 1 day on a trip to America.

mane48:
pls which type of visa are u paying for?

B1/B2

@OyoTunjiUSA

I will be attending a conference in October 2025. I want to book an appointment date, and I'm seeing dates from June 2025.

My question is this:
Should I choose a date that's two or three months before my expected date of travel? Or should I choose one month to the date or even a date in the same month of my travel?