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1 minute ago, geowrian said:

There is no way to do this on the DS-160. There's no place to enter an explanation for any ties.

Exactly my point. 

Now you see applying for even the Visas is even terrible too. Or do i hold up the documents like a banner? You don't expect me to show you my documentation, then you give a blue paper because I am not married and have a child and I have not been outside Nigeria before. What if i don''t have anyone to invite me?  And some guy comes here to talk ill of people he hasn't even seen before!

2 minutes ago, Mrs. Oluyede said:

Exactly and proud of your accomplishments just sad how they discriminate against Nigerians. 

You don't blame them. Nigerians are monsters, And the Syrians and ISIS Iraqis are angels  

They just know Nothing. Nigeria , Kenya and SA are ahead in software solutions here in Africa, and I am very proud that I know somethings and have worked on few things even the whites here have worked on. To them all Nigerians are broke and poor. 

Ignorance , really is terrible.

7 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Same procedure everywhere, there is no 'top load' for a visitor visa. Just the application.

Shows you don't know anything about what goes on here. Your ideas , in your head... that's your own issues. You have a good life.

7 minutes ago, Mrs. Oluyede said:

I wish you luck just know that regardless of ignorance being displayed on your post stay positive.  They judge a whole Country for mistakes of a few bad apples. Forgetting that when we travel abroad we are also judged by "their president"  and acts of other Americans. Such is life

I have a Bsc Computer science and Statistics. A Diploma in Software Engineering, Have another Certification in Cyber Security. 

I have taught .NET in 2 companies and written several documentations on system take overs and software security.

I currently work as a Solutions Architect and they send me to Companies here in Nigeria to do jobs for them. I presently completed a job for WEMA bank, I built their travel Request application, the one with Bank of Industry here is on the way...  before heading on to Total to design this their Portal where they can upload videos and documents to make reference to Later on, I just completed their E-Learning customized portal which was built too.

Amongst one or two of the software I have used , Most were studies on the internet i got , plus going onsite as a vendor made me work hand in hand with other staff of Total. I am not a layabout, I have a Job that gives me good Pay. 

Many of these people think Nigerians are thieves , lol  I am one of those Honest Nigerians who work hard for my daily bread and i am proud, very proud of it. Stop denting Nigerians as bad people.

Just now, Boiler said:

I have read most maybe all of your posts on this forum, what am I supposed to think?

Preparation for a visa come Naught in the end , makes you think that? You are more matured than this sir i believe.

Just now, Boiler said:

One of those wonder what the real deal is situations.

lol, Because I am Nigerian? So officially all Nigerians are bad or what exactly?  So it means every Nigerian is bad and want to Run from other nations to Pollute the other nations they run to. How do you think things out?

Like i said , If I go some place else to have that knowledge , I do not see myself coming to the US again for now. I remember someone asking me if I wanted to get something like an H1B , Me not replying to that comment means I have no interest in that. Other than that, I can go to Israel or Germany and expand from there. I have a skill in Software Engineering mind you.

US is not seen to me as a Destination. Besides I didnt gather and know what i know now in the US. Kindly stop making it an Issue. 

Just now, SusieQQQ said:

That just underscores my point. November, next year, etc, clearly it is more the idea of the US than a specific conference /subject that you’re interested in. You can say whatever you want to me. But it’s the CO you need to convince. 

 I hear you máam

I dont see how going for a conference to help my life poses me a potential threat. If i do not go to the US, I mean i can have patience and go some place else and still have that knowledge.  I just came to share ideas and know where i went wrong so if I am applying to come for that conference next time i wouldnt make mistakes.

I build solutions for Oil and gas companies hence i dont get to see why if i partake and understand what goes wrong and what goes right... is a bad thing. Reputation for my nation is bad , I know but somehow not all of us have bad intentions.

I rest my case.

3 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

Yes, it does seem like you are being penalized for what your countrymen have done, but... You had a few threads going before your application seemingly trying to rehearse/get everything ready in a good story, and now you’re planning to try again. I think people warned you before, you seemed to be a coming across a bit desperate for the visa, and that may be happening again. If a CO gets this kind of feeling they may well feel something is off, and refuse, even with a genuine application. If nothing substantial has changed in your application by November, neither will the outcome. Certainly in my mind the fact that you seem to be planning to travel somewhere else just to bolster your next US visa application still shows strains of desperation imo.

Í have another one going on In brazil , possibly I might relax and go later on.

I dont plan to schedule for even next Month. November is far away, hence I can even relax and go some other places and try applying again come Next year. 

1 minute ago, SusieQQQ said:

Yes, it does seem like you are being penalized for what your countrymen have done, but... You had a few threads going before your application seemingly trying to rehearse/get everything ready in a good story, and now you’re planning to try again. I think people warned you before, you seemed to be a coming across a bit desperate for the visa, and that may be happening again. If a CO gets this kind of feeling they may well feel something is off, and refuse, even with a genuine application. If nothing substantial has changed in your application by November, neither will the outcome. Certainly in my mind the fact that you seem to be planning to travel somewhere else just to bolster your next US visa application still shows strains of desperation imo.

No desperation here ma. Expanding my Shores of knowledge , and thats all. 

1 minute ago, kris&me said:

Out of all the above i did not see this

Although these conferences and displays are open to anyone who pays the fee,  it is more normal in the US for a company to make a list of the people they want to attend and to further make the arrangements for the registration, travel,  hotel, time off from the job, and visa when it is needed.

these conferences are important to the company professionals and they try to send the people they know will get the most from being there

The CO might have wondered why your oil company was not involved in your application

and just seeing a badge with a company name is not proof

 

CO Did not look at my document , Just asked those questions and gave me 214b, No letters , Nothing. My downfall should be maybe because i am not married , and having not visited any nation before. 

thats what peeps be saying here.

58 minutes ago, Mrs. Oluyede said:

Truth is if you were married or had children or owned property in Nigeria 

Well i do Own properties here , Plus I am the only son of my Parents here too and besides only having my own job and some other things , Myself and my father own a Business here as well. Plus i work. I dont know maybe i should have this in my next Ds-160 come November. I even thank God its not a Pink paper given.

Most fellas here says i have not traveled before and that happens to be my downfall. So i guess i would have to work on my travel for a conference some other place before I try by November again.

Just now, WeGuyGal said:

Dont just look up at the US as a travel destination. It's likely other nations mentioned in one link on pg 2 here have events that help you learn and advance your career back home in Nigeria. 

 Absolutely not. 

I don't have an immediate family there in America as i told the V.O (Basically i don't have to lie) I just wanted to learn some few things and add to what I know about Oil and gas , Naval Engineering and architecture , software solutions and all. I plan on owning a company sometime in the near future. And i don't see a reason why Navy , Oil and gas companies or Companies in the Energy sector would not be a client. No harm in learning new things , don't you think so.

I don't see USA as a travel destination. OTC was also held in Brazil and I think Chile , should it be held here in Nigeria, I would also go for the conference as well. Its about sharpening my mind, not running away.

Just now, Boiler said:

I am not say everyone is, how would the Consulate know which documents are genuine, semi genuine or fake.

 

The people interviewing would see these businesses, know what goes on.

You have a point. 

Let me work on my travel History. I guess that answers all questions. No wife, no child and basically I dont have something bringing me back home. Suppose i have visited a nation and come back, and followed immigration laws, i guess i wouldnt have this problem.

I have learnt. possibly, when i want to try next time , i know who  hit up to help me out

3 minutes ago, geowrian said:

What documentation would prove your intent to return home and was not included in the DS-160? How would the CO verify this documentation on the spot?

Hmm True though. I am just going to have to re-fill again for next time.

1 minute ago, Boiler said:

I remember another Poster mentioning that around the Consulate there are businesses that can produce pretty much any document you want, for a fee.

Thats them, all documents I have came from My office and duly stamped. Not everyone is Fraudulent Sir. some people make honest money and sweat for it.

Thank you.

Just now, geowrian said:

Your reason for wanting to visit wasn't an issue. It was the lack of reasons to return home. See INA 214(b).

Yes , but he did not demand documentation. No "Let me see a letter from your Office or so.."

And worse is , he would not let you know what the worry is.

Somehow i Have to agree its the issue of me having not left the shores of my country. I have to work on that.

Just now, Boiler said:

OP works in IT

Yes i build software for Oil and Gas solution companies too. I just completed their E-learning Portal which was designed by me , hence I do not see why learning more about Naval Engineering and Offshore Engineering should be an issue. 

I have also used the Avevas, Rhinocerous5 and several other software packages in the Oil and gas industry. I have done some Simulation and Modelling as well, and I have used Aspen Hysys and all those stuff. I am not very new to them.

Trouble seems to come from my not having a travel history. I should make a trip or two before Next year. I have learnt a whole lot now. dont think i would be making that mistake again.  

Just now, adil-rafa said:

not just saying it but providing proof you were registered ?

always need supporting documentation for immigration

OTC sends an offical letter of invitation showing registration for international attendees 

 

i volunteered for one of the New Orlean's conferences so i know the process

OTC trys to help all who want to attend 

 

I feel it was the issue of me not travelling before.  I don't get to see if Marriage should be forced down the throat of people , my take is V.O asked 3 questions and I fumbled at all three. -> Marriage , Child, traveled before..

He never asked me about my Job he saw my ID around my neck, his anger was if i am married , If i have a child and if i have traveled.  Having replied not in the affirmative, Man gave me a Blue sheet 214b. He saw the company i work for and all. 

Just now, adil-rafa said:

in your supporting evidence ,  did you include proof of registration for the May 2019 conference along with hotel reservations?

any supporting evidence your employer wanted you to attend?

Are you a member of one of OTC's sponsoring organizations?

My son worked 20 years in  this field and with over 100 countries being represented at the conference ,  we know how important it is

Ghana and Nigeria must keep up with the new digital and automation that is needed for offshore  drilling and you had the chance when making the application to

provide additional evidence of the importance to attend 

you can try to apply again with this proof and proof you own property and have a steady job in this field as the conference is coming fast

if you haven't registered,   then do so and make hotel reservations (they can always be cancelled)

 I had that in my Ds-160.

Visa officer did not even ask for any form of Documentation. He just handed over a Blue paper like we had a Fight earlier.

2 minutes ago, Bill & Katya said:

Was all that information documented on the DS160?  If so, then I expect the CO already considered it.  As @arken mentioned the issue with B1/B2 refusals is deep rooted in many many past issues with others from many different countries.  As discussed many times in the media, the largest group of illegal immigrants in the US are not from border crossings, but from visa overstays including visitor visas.

 

Good Luck!

Thanks for your time. I dont remember seeing Landed properties in the DS-160. I came with my own documents to show that and i still do wonder why he didnt ask for that , else I would have shown it to him. I filled the questions there as I saw it.

Its fine. Probably i have learnt a lesson or two here.

Just now, Khallaf said:

what did you present to show strong ties to your country?

 

you have no kids, not married

 

do you have a home? work? school? 

 

family obligations that would require you to return back to your country?

 

sometimes this happens if you can't show strong enough ties to your country with intent to return.

He did not even allow me to show documents for my Landed Properties , Job etc. Nothing . Man just handed over the blue paper 214b

Ok visa was refused today. Goes like this 

V.O : Good Morning 
Me : Good Morning to you sir
V.O : Let me have your Passport 
Me : ** Hands over Passport 
V.O : Why do you want to go to the USA ?
Me : I am going to the US for an Offshore technology Conference
V.O : **Quiet for sometime , OK Do you have relations in the USA?
Me : No I don't
V.O : Are You married ?
Me : No I am not
V.O : Do you have a Child ?
Me : No I don't 
V.O : Have you travelled outside Nigeria before?
Me : No I haven't
V.O : **Types for sometime, Ok /sir You do not Qualify for this visa at this time

Uh where did I go wrong? Man didnt ask for Documents , nothing else just these and he served me 214b Blue paper. I am still trying to wonder why this is so. I am from Nigeria

14 minutes ago, Jenny17655 said:

None of that matters if you are engaged to be married and plan to emigrate.  Are you a K1 or just looking for a visitor visa?

i am not on K1 , Its a Conference on Oil and gas i am going for. Not just visiting.

2 minutes ago, Jenny17655 said:

None of that matters if you are engaged to be married and plan to emigrate 

Dont have a wife just girlfriends...lol, I am kidding.

I am not engaged. I just have a job here. Are there still chances?

Just now, NuestraUnion said:

OK. Let us know how it turns out.

 

Remember, do not by tickets or make plans that can't be changed or refunded until you have the visa in your hands.

Uh, I have only made reservations (Hotel Reservations tho not paid) As for tickets I didnt make any payments as regards to Flight Tickets. Just the hotel reservation confirmation.

I dont have any relations in the USA and hence I would be staying for say a week and i am expected to return to my place of work and present details about what i went to learn in the USA.

I have also taken to memory the invitee and the address of the invitee in the US, Do i appear to miss something again? Kindly let me know. Interview is on March 6th .