How to Pass an Interview at American Embassy in Nigeria

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It is the dream of many Nigerians to at the very least make a trip to

the United States of America. Of course, there are many tourist

attractions to be found in the USA, for example, the most famous Times

Square in New York or the Hollywood Walk of Fame. For some others,

their reasons for wanting to travel to the U.S is for academic reasons

and hence they apply for a student visa.









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Other visas to the U.S includes Temporary work visa,

Diplomatic/Official visas, Employer-sponsored visa, Fiance and Spouse

visas, Immediate Relative & Family Sponsored Visas. The two categories

of visa issued to travelers to the U.S are:





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This is issued for temporary visits to the United States such as for

tourism, business, employment, family visit, and studying.

Immigrant visas: This is issued to people who desire to move

permanently to the United States under immigrant investor schemes or

family reunion.



For whatever visa you are applying for, the interview process can make

one quite nervous. This is because you must have heard stories of many

people who are denied their visas.



How to Pass an Interview at the American Embassy in Nigeria



This article provides you with useful tips on how to pass an interview

at the American Embassy in Nigeria. This will help you prepare better

and be much more confident at your interview in the US embassy in

Nigeria. Please note that the consular officer at the US Embassy in

Abuja and United States Consulate General in Lagos are the agencies

with the final say on whether your US tourist visa will be granted or

not.



Things you must know before making your US visa appointment

Before making an appointment in regards to your U.S visa, you must

have a valid reason for traveling to the USA.

If your reason is for tourism, it will be of great good to you if you

know your tourism plans, such as the sites and attractions that

you’ll be visiting.

Do not forge any document: If found out, which you most probably will,

you will be denied your US visa.

It is best you process your US visa application yourself. You do not

need an agent to assist you with it.

Ensure your documents and visa application form are without errors.

Double-check everything as this might cause a denial of your visa.

At the interview, you must state whether you’ve visited the U.S before.

For any question you are asked, you must be prepared to provide the

supporting documents if needed.

Often times, people are asked about their ties in Nigeria. This

question is to ascertain whether you have reasons to come back home

and not hide out in the U.S. When the consular officer asks you any

questions about your ties in Nigeria, be prepared to provide documents

as evidence for your reasons to come home. Strong ties in Nigeria

could be dependent on family members, a job, etc. The documents will

strengthen your answers.



Tips for the US Visa Interview

Dress appropriately

Be punctual

Stay calm

Be polite and respectful

Be confident

If you do not understand something the interviewer has said, do not be

afraid to say “I beg your pardon†.

Have all the necessary authentic documents at hand before the interview

You must also provide evidence and enough proof that you have

sufficient financial support for the duration of your visit and that

you will not become a burden to the United States government.

If you are applying for an immigrant visa, you must have a valid

medical and police report. The Consulate recommends getting your

medical and police report 2 weeks before your scheduled appointment at

the American embassy. This is important because the medical report is

valid for only valid 6 months and must be valid in order for you to

travel. The police report is valid for 1 year.



What Not to Do in Your US Visa Interview

In your interview, do not be evasive. The interviewer is simply trying

to gain clarity on information found in your application. If you skip

answers, you would be seen as shady and will most likely be denied

your visa.

Do not give false information â€" If found out that information you

provided to your interviewer is incorrect, you will be denied your

visa.

Mind your body language: If you appear too forward, the interviewer

might think you have shady businesses to get done in the USA. Be very

cautious so as not to send the wrong signals to the interviewer. It

pays to be calm, polite and sure of your answers than to attempt

impressing the interviewer with bravado.

In such interviews as an application for your visa, it pays not to say

more than you have been asked. The precise and concise. The less you

say the better. Rambling during the interview can ruin your chances of

being granted a US tourist visa. Often times, it is providing

unnecessary information to the interviewer that has disqualified many

applicants from obtaining their visas. Answer the questions you are

asked simply.



Frequently Asked Questions at interviews at the US Embassy

What would you do if you won the jackpot in a Las Vegas casino?

What if someone offers you a high paying salary job?

What would you do if someone offers you a partnership in his business?

What if a beautiful woman/man in the US proposes marriage?



These questions are asked as a form of test to find out the intents of

the applicant. So many things are being studied when these questions

are asked. Such as your body language. Do not be in a haste to answer.

Give it due thought. Be honest in your answers. Remember that if the

U.S Consular officer doubts your reason(s) for visiting the USA, based

on your answers, your visa application may be denied.







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The approval of the US visa application depends largely on the success

of your interview. After you have been granted the U.S visa, make sure

you do not overstay your visa. The American embassy hopes you stay

true to your words.















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