Henries: thanks for the good works you hv been doing on this forum,God ll continue to bless you.when my visa was given to me @DHL,a brown envelope was also given to me with a white sheet staple on it with my data,out of ignorance i opened the envelope n later find out do no open underneath the white sheet.am so devastated now cos i ll b leaving in a week time,what should i do,i almost turn d tip of the envelope to shred.i was instructed to pay 165 dollar for immigrant fee bt i didnt know how to do the payment,can i pay d fees when i get to US,thanks

dannie007: Hello CO, How is everything with you, My Family friend won DV lottery 2013 and she has done all the Medicals and other necessary documentation Her date for interview is 21st of this Month. She is asking where to pay the Visa fee cos she has no idear about it, and again she got married last year September she is scared of including her husband in her application to avoid denial she is a Seniour Staff at ASL! Highiest Education Qualification is WAEC and she Has some Catering Certificate and some management courses on Food and Nutrition, Please what are her chances!

Boki: Dear CO,
My brother wife won the DV 2014.They both married 2012 December befor the DV result come outthis may.
But people are telling us that they will turn them down because she play it single.
Should she come alone then file for him,so they don't miss this opportunity?Or just tell the CO at interview that they married two months after they play the DV?That is the honest truth but with what happen to my mom DV,i dont want same happen to my brother and wife.
Lastly how long will it take if my mother(Green card holder) file for my sister who is 18 years ?

VisaOfficer:

Uh oh. You need to go back to the Embassy or Consulate and get a new envelope. It's sealed so that the CBP agent at the border knows it hasn't been tampered with...

That $165 fee is a new USCIS thing and has to be paid before they'll print a green card.

VisaOfficer: Greetings! I am a U.S. Foreign Service Officer working in a Consular section in western Africa. I primarily handle Immigrant Visas and Diversity Visas. I've noticed a significant amount of discussion about visas on this website (yes, we read the websites ) and wanted to give people the opportunity to ask questions. I will check this site daily and make every effort to respond for the next two weeks, through Friday, July 26. [Edit: Let's make that August 8.] [Another edit: Okay, September 30!]

Please note that I cannot answer questions about specific cases, nor may I reveal my identity or any personal information. Any responses in this forum are not to be taken as legally binding, as they will be based only on what you tell me in your questions, not on the information in any actual case. While I will attempt to explain U.S. immigration policies, any opinions expressed are my own views and do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Government.

I may not be able to respond to every post in this thread, and I will not answer abusive or insulting posts. Let's see how the conversation develops...

Henries: @VO,how can i go abt it,since i cant just go in to the embassy without prior appointment,i ll b leaving on wednessday next week,am soo disturb

joechima: Visa officer Sir,pls I wish u help me with the category of visa my brother who had an accident in 2003 and have been severally operated but still on clutches,he wish to get medical attention in the US,and. How to get the visa.thank u

Tochium:


Please i got admission to study Aeronautical Tech Aviation Mgt at San Jacinto College Central, Pasadena, TX. My program is scheduled to start on the 26th August, 2013 unfortunately i was denied visa on the 23rd July 2013. Below is how the interview went;

... Please i know you deal with immigrant visas but i believe that you may be able to assist me. I have deferred my admission till spring (January) so i will be going back to the US Embassy by November/December. I still have my SEVIS Fee Payment receipt intact. What could be wrong with my visa application? Am i suppose to secure an apartment/accommodation prior to my visa interview?

VisaOfficer:

Send them an e-mail and explain what happened. You need to get this resolved before you travel.

VisaOfficer:

Send them an e-mail and explain what happened. You need to get this resolved before you travel.

Henries: @VO,hv sent an e-mail to them yesterday n the response was to wait for 5 working days for an answer

deloby123: Dear Visa Officer,
i am a banker working in one of Nigeria's foremost bank. My dream has always been to travel to the US, have a family there and and all. is there a way to go about securing a work visa to the US?

Okija_juju: Visa Officer

Please I have been issued a U.S Visa since April. My work schedule has been too hectic fro me to fly into Abuja to pick it up. Problem now is that I lost the signed paper given to me at the embassy. Question is;

1. Does the extended stay of my Passport with the embassy carry any sort of penalty?

2. If I print out my appointment details and bring my old passports with me, would I be able to collect my passport?!

3. Can I pick up my passport any day of the week or do you have special days for pick ups?!

VisaOfficer:

Greetings! I would send an e-mail to the Embassy in Abuja and ask them what you need to do. I'm not sure what their procedures are. Sorry I can't be more helpful... it shouldn't be a problem though.

Okija_juju:

Your help would be highly appreciated.

Thanks for your time sir.

VisaOfficer:

Hmm, then I would come to the Embassy or Consulate and tell the guards that my envelope is ripped and I need a new one. Keep insisting. Ask to speak to the IV Chief (who will now be exasperated with me for writing that). Otherwise, he will have to delay his travel. He shouldn't have opened the envelope.

VisaOfficer:

Hmm, then I would come to the Embassy or Consulate and tell the guards that my envelope is ripped and I need a new one. Keep insisting. Ask to speak to the IV Chief (who will now be exasperated with me for writing that). Otherwise, he will have to delay his travel. He shouldn't have opened the envelope.

Henries: @VO,just receive an e-mail from the embassy asking me to bring the package back with my passport b4 leaving.am sooo glad for the tips,remaing blessed

4teelaw: Hi,
I am asking this question out of sheer curiosity

I had a US Visa appointment recently and the following conversation ensured:

Consular Officer: What are you going to do in the US
me: I am going to attend a conference
CO: What do you do?
me: I work in XYZ company
CO: are you married?
me: Yes
CO: any kids?
me: No
CO: where in the US are you going?
me: washington
CO: what does you husband do?
me: He is self employed
CO: Alright, please pick up your passport and visa on monday, NEXT?
me: Is that all?
CO: yes please, NEXT

See, the issue here is that I spent a lot of time and energy gathering documents, paid bank almost 4k for bank statement, booked hotel etc, only for me to have a 30 seconds interview. I was not asked for my invitation letter, or financial documents.
Visa Officer, Does the embassy do a background check and verify all your documents beforehand? Because it looked too easy, given all the stories I have heard about the US embassy. Is there already a predetermination of whether they will give you the visa before your interview date and the interview a mere formality to get your finger prints done?

I am just very curious

AJEGBINJEKARAUN: Hello CO, My step mum filed a petition (I-130) for me. my case was finally approved a week ago and forwarded to NVC. Please what next?

4teelaw: So..If I did not do all this before the interview, would I have been rejected?