US B1/B2 Tourist Visa Application/Interview - All You Need To Know

Here's a quick guide on getting your (United States of America) US Visa and preparing for the interview. I answered all the frequently asked questions, red flags and highlighted all the documents needed for the application.
Let me know your thoughts and questions in the comment section.
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0:00 - The 4 Documents Needed For Your Application
2:07 - US Visa Interview FAQs
12:11 - Red Flags

[@brightfitnesstrainer9986]

visa approved and collected yesterday.. Some tips: Most importantly be Truthful. Dress smart. Don’t over talk/answer only what you are been asked. Have a good ties with your home country. Lastly don’t use or pay any agent.

[@imafidonikponmwosa7752]

How do you talk about this strong ties with home country

[@sadeeqsefinat5923]

Thank you!

[@brightfitnesstrainer9986]

@@imafidonikponmwosa7752 Eg:if you are married,have kids,have a registered business or work contract.

[@rihanna2158]

Can my children play as ties in my country?

[@brightfitnesstrainer9986]

@@rihanna2158 yes they can,good luck

[@erejuwaernest663]

Thank you very much for this🙌🏽

[@emmanueltaiwo2065]

Thank you for the information you give to everyone of us here

[@deliasalcedo9371]

Thank you very much for the very informative ideas you shared in this platform..it really helped alot..❤️🙏

[@dr.tonybrown]

You've really explained everything well, sharing it to my people !

[@emmanuelezekiel5493]

Nicely delivered, looking forward to more of your content

[@grateful658]

Ur expository is great, educative,and precise .Thanks

[@b0luwatifek]

This is very enlightening. Thanks Dami ❤

[@princessbee9020]

Thank u for ur information very important .

[@omobowaleentrepreneurgirl5014]

Thank you so much for this ❤

[@erinleolalekan4595]

Thanks alot Damilola, this is highly educating.

[@user-un6ou8oc9b]

Thanks so kindly for the knowledge

[@jaganab]

Thanks you very much sister it real helps if any one who listen god bless you very clear

[@mohamedbangura1252]

Since I have been watching videos concerning Visa you’re the best

[@abigosarah4269]

Thank you Dami, this video is quite helpful.

[@temidayobabalola6823]

Thanks for the nuggets and also promoting our Hindsightpodcast

[@abiodunanuoluwapo7179]

This is the best video I have seen on US b1/b2 interview

[@oluwagbemikepopoola450]

Nice one Dami, this is really insightful 🎉.

[@unidenemb3154]

Nice one there, our DAMILOLA. I have not only subscribed to your channel but also shared it 🎉

[@oluwamodupeakinwole4172]

Hi Dami, you look very beautiful. Thanks for these detailed nuggets, they are extremely helpful. Looking forward to your next video.

[@bosedenigeria8200]

Well done Damilola. This video is on point. Quite helpful and is suited for the Nigerian audience. The list you started with was a life saver for me.

[@emololeru820]

Best so far!

[@Dee_True_Renee]

Best video watching from Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@sisaymidaso8645]

You are just amazing!!

[@Aishaife]

Thank you for the Tips Dami! 👏🏽

[@ulandahlove1999]

Cant wait to testify winning my visa..this was very helpful ..having an appointment in the next 3 months

[@asheshevictoria2922]

One of the best videos I have watched Your explanation was very easy to understand Thank you so much

[@alexiaberrick9612]

When them ask what is the reason you to go the us can i tell .I want the get something rèst

[@jeffreyohuaregbe2733]

Thank you so much.

[@okemwaempire]

Nice one and thanks

[@toyosisode1229]

Look who’s now a KZbinr💃🏽💃🏽🥺

[@HannaItaye]

Thank you mami....this is helpful

[@kingsleynwankwo9928]

Love this sis❤❤❤❤

[@user-br6bt9zj7j]

Great. Do more

[@victoriabalogun2815]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 Thank you Ma’am

[@oluwatosingabrieloludayo2975]

Thank you Dami ❤

[@yinkaj.b9162]

Wow thanks

[@thelongexlan5526]

Thanks Dami 🙏

[@annemcosano320]

why wouldnt i subscribe your explanation is top notch

[@mensahemmanuel6415]

Great

[@flash-fy2nx]

🙏🙏🙏amen i pray so

[@uwayisengaange8859]

Thank you so much for a clear explanation about the questions and answers fir B1/B2 visa. The question on who will sponsor my trip, will it be valid that I tend to pay my round trip flight ticket and the person who invited me bears all expenses while I am in the US?!

[@LakasenBabylast-zd1cs]

You have a new subscriber weldon Dami you're just explicit.

[@udenwaugo3772]

Daalu is many thanks in igbo lang 💕

[@HannaItaye]

Thank you this is helpful

[@anastasiaalexander7835]

Well-done dear!!!

[@asongafac3507]

Please make a video for someone who is going to USA for medical treatment.. watching from Cameroon 🇨🇲🇨🇲

[@tegabiz4232]

Awesome D , please friends that travel through lottery visa 2009 , said if I want to apply I should used Abuja us visa officer because they are nice than the ones in Lagos , explain

[@smilenovember7287]

Watching from South Sudan juba 🙏🥰. Which state is cheap to come for holiday. Accomodations and food. Please let me know. I want to try visit visa

[@samuelainacollier8666]

Your video was very helpful. Thank you very much as I passed my US tourist visa interview yesterday🙏🙏🙏

[@damilola_ola]

wow , awesome news. Happy travels!!

[@samuelainacollier8666]

@@damilola_ola Thanks dear

[@adekanbiakeen1589]

Please HOW did get visa interviews date

[@samuelainacollier8666]

@@adekanbiakeen1589 Click on this link I sent you. Click on continue Click on create an account After creating an account then you login and follow the steps ahead.

[@ubochiadaobi8630]

Please what questions did they ask you

[@tegabiz4232]

Awesome Damilola , thanks for the for the beautiful video , please I want to go for an event conference in April 17 to 19 2024 , should I apply for a tourist or EB _ 3 visa , 1,I will us want do other courses ,eg cake 2, Please I have my 3 nephew and mother living with me (Ties Should I say my nephew are my children 3,My financial strong but my nephew will sponsor.. 4, This my skills ,am into celebrate cake Baker , caterer decorator and event planner and I have done other professional course all in same field. I never travel You know am going to stay longer And will also like you do a detailed video on B1,,B2, D's 160 and most importantly EB_3

[@nanyanzisumayiya7718]

if I don't have ajob in my home country yet I have ajob in another country, can't they give avisa

[@satvinder1306]

Have you travel before for what travel he may asked for USA or r travel history for other countries

[@aliemansaray4870]

What if I am a student and I was invited to the US

[@naturesounds9573nature]

good, work next on your volume next time. is quite low

[@iniedinyang3481]

👍🏼🤗

[@stephenajewole4701]

Thanks for the video Dami. For someone going for a conference, how long will the Visa processing take to still meet up with the conference?

[@damilola_ola]

You have to pay an agent to get you a date close by, else 2024/2025 days awaits you. A conference is not an emergency, so u won’t be given special preference for early Date. Emergency are like medical issue, burial, school resuming in a few weeks times. An agent will charge u from N200k upwards to get a date within a few months. Email me if you need an agent [e-mail]

[@shalomihemefor7907]

@@damilola_ola2024 days?😮 are u serious?

[@abigosarah4269]

I have a question. What is the possibility of having a visa without a travel history?

[@benedictpeter1780]

👍🏾

[@preciousomoleye]

I might be wrong tho, but you look so much like the person I have in mind

[@damilola_ola]

Grace High School maybe.... your name rings a bell

[@alexiaberrick9612]

What if I am going for rest

[@Biyetanng]

Good morning oga please I want to find how can I go about my b2 visa application, I want to apply for me and my spouse how do we go about the application pls throw more light I beg ,my question is this is the same $185 application fee we are paying abi we will have to apply differently ? Can we apply as a couple at once yes or no please give answer thank u and God bless

[@simonyetegha2189]

thank you my lovely sister . please can you talk more about interview conference attending? thanks

[@damilola_ola]

If you’re attending a conference, make sure it’s directly related to what you’re doing. Let them know if you so be contributing in any way. Maybe giving a speech or something. Or if you’re the company representative. Training route is generally better than conference. Conference these days can be vague. But if you will b personally impacted, let them know. Pls go with your invite letter from the conference.

[@healthiswealth20]

Awesome

[@sashanatznatz7363]

I have a question,do these questions all mean the same thing I'm a little confused. 1 What is your purpose of travel? 2. What is the reason for travelling to the US at this time? 3. What do you plan to do in the US? Awaiting your response.

[@ANN_kAY]

How can I dress for my interview

[@akuabronie4049]

Please I have interview next month and am a student should I need letter a from the school.please help these

[@tegabiz4232]

Hello , you have not answered my question

[@preciousomoleye]

Hiiii Damilola Oshinowo…..I just saw your face , and recognized that you were my senior at Grace High School. Just subscribed✨✨✨

[@damilola_ola]

Thank u Precious!

[@ngozionyiuke1710]

How can i talk with you one on one please

[@user-dq1py3lq7c]

Please I’m a final year student of KNUST, can I still use that to prove ties back home on my b1b2 visa interview coming up really soon ?

[@damilola_ola]

Yes. A letter from your school will do. The fact that you’re in final year means you need to come back home to finish studies.

[@owoniyiogundipe4999]

Ok,u said rite...what advise you can give to someone,who's it's husband it's invite her wife to come to U S...while her husband it's U S Citizen

[@damilola_ola]

I believe there is a spousal visa route. It’s better to go that way. Using B1/B2 to go see your spouse, is risky. They will think you want to run away and not come back.

[@user-vh7bc9kc5w]

I love your explanation, please i want to know how to write about my travelling history because I have traveled around my country about not abroad.please I need your responses.

[@damilola_ola]

Just be honest... You don't have a travel history. Hopefully other parts of the interview will make up for this.

[@oluwaseunakinkuolie7664]

Hi damilola, pls if you only have two travel history , NIgeria and UK. And I’m applying from UK. Do I stand a chance of getting the b1/b2 visa ?

[@damilola_ola]

Yes. UK is a big plus

[@oluwaseunezekielomotayo5370]

If you have appointments at the us since 2020 and it was rescheduled to 2023, it's the same ds 160 form you will fill or new ds 160 form

[@damilola_ola]

Fill a new form. Update your travel reason. You will be denied if you’re using a 2020 reason to travel in 2023

[@angelaojo1131]

Filling a new ds 160 from won't it affect the date of visa interview?​@@damilola_ola

[@katukatu24]

Hallo Do I take the DS-160 Form or the confirmation form ? One page only ?

[@damilola_ola]

The one page confirmation of the ds 160 form only.

[@sannubhandari]

Mine is on 4th of June , I’m so nervous 😟

[@faityhenchuks3902]

Congratulations dear... Have did it go?

[@sannubhandari]

@@faityhenchuks3902 I got my visa issued.. thank you ☺️

[@thelastcelebritymfr4621]

Did you get the visa?

[@ajayijoshua4408]

If I don’t have a job but I have enough money to sponsor myself for It

[@edwinharrison314]

Pls i base in Dubai and i have pR and m working and m coming to Nigeria for my appointment pls is that an advantage.... Pls do you have iG handle

[@fazlikarim8491]

If someone created their bank account before one month the interview would they accept only one month bank statement? How much bank balance do you need for 20 days visit?

[@damilola_ola]

1 month is not enough sir. For a 20 day visit, you should have the return flight ticket money, accommodation, feeding cost at least in your account. This shows you can take care of yourself in US. Pls work towards a 3 months statement at least

[@ericgoodhead1654]

Thank you for your explanations. They are quite clear and understandable. But i like to know if someone going on b1/b2 by self sponsorship but he is a trader whose business name is not registered but has enough money in his bank statement to take care of his trip, can he be given a visa?

[@damilola_ola]

You might be lucky and they won’t ask you for your proof of business owernship. But there must b proof of how you make your monthly income.

[@damilola_ola]

You might be lucky and they won’t ask you for your proof of business owernship. But there must b proof of how you make your monthly income.

[@ericgoodhead1654]

In that case how do i prove my monthly income? As a trader my income is on daily basis. So how do i handle that question? Thank you.

[@user-bh9hd9qo6r]

What if my parents had been sending money into my account from the us and it’s sufficient to take care of my trip and all.. can i show it to them

[@hauwamohammed6879]

​@damilola_ola please how do they know ur spouse isn't in Nigeria

[@okolichinenye171]

Hello what if you applicant apply with your two kids will they give me visa

[@damilola_ola]

That is fine pls. It’s not a crime at all. Nobody expects you to leave ur kids behind

[@Angie_Linaa]

Hello ,please do I have to do medicals before interview or No medicals?

[@damilola_ola]

No medicals needed for B1/B2 visa. Except it’s visa for permanent relocation

[@Angie_Linaa]

@@damilola_olathank you so much Dami. Bless you,bless you 🙏🏻

[@joshuagodgrace7403]

Can someone living in U.A.E apply for tourist visa and attend interview in Nigeria?

[@damilola_ola]

I believe you can attend the interview in any country you reside in ma. If you reside in UAE, u can attend interview there

[@rejoiceosigwe4982]

Is it a compulsory that i have to travel abroad before going for the US interview

[@damilola_ola]

No. But it’s a very big plus

[@adekanbiakeen1589]

How will I get interviews date ma

[@damilola_ola]

Send me an email [e-mail]

[@Football_TalentsTV]

Dami I have Russia stamp on my passport but didn’t go due to the war… Does this mean anything?

[@alloysiusdoris746]

So you are saying if u dont have any travel history you wont be giving any visa?

[@damilola_ola]

I’m not saying that. I’m saying your chances as a younger person are significantly higher if you have a travel history

[@Justonpoint_fashionworld]

My name sake with same gap tooth 😂😂😂.Much love ❤️ ❤❤❤

[@user-mv7ps6gk3e]

Please if someone wants to give birth there ; how do you do it?

[@damilola_ola]

Send me an email [e-mail]

[@lydiaachola2139]

So if you are jobless you have minimum chances of getting a visa

[@damilola_ola]

unfortunately yes. Unless you have a business you run, or you are a student...

[@promisebinyui2045]

Please can u apply for a visa ,when ur passport is about three months to expire ,den you arrange for a new one before ur day of interview

[@moforyanlydienne9375]

I think this is risky cos the expiring date is precised on the form you have filled. To be on the safe side renew your passport before you fill the form.

[@ifeyinwaokeugo9325]

How long is tourist visa processing time??

[@damilola_ola]

Without paying an agent to get you a date within the current year, the date you will get yourself on the visa portal will be no less than 2024/2025. Let me know if you intend to travel soon. An agent can get you a date within this year for about 200-250k depending on urgency

[@brendahwainainah2153]

I need a date within this year please 🙏 How can I reach you

[@healthiswealth20]

​@@damilola_olahello dear thanks for the explanation, please can you link me up to your agent, I need to book a closer date

[@nanyanzisumayiya7718]

please I want to talk to you privately how can I get you dear

[@jerrygonzalez7308]

Promo sm

[@user-tk3dz1xb2o]

Just enlighten me family. I am supposed to attend a birthday party in January 2024, but my US Visa appointment date is May 2024. Just guide me please.

[@damilola_ola]

In May, ensure you redo ur DS 160 form to updated info. You need to find a new reason. You can be bounced if your reason for travelling has passed even if you’re sincere. So pls look for another valid reason to travel.

[@user-tk3dz1xb2o]

@@damilola_ola do I have to buy another ds160 form or what?

[@damilola_ola]

The form is free. Just re fill.

[@user-bh9hd9qo6r]

What if you’ve submitted the form already in 2022 and your appointment date is in 2023. Can i still refill it because the option to go back to refill ds 160 form isn’t showing

[@elsiendungu4337]

Is it only Nigerians on the social media😮

[@MrTolulopekeks]

I am hearing impaired.. NO substitle english.. I can give u 1 star dislike.. I need someone to subtitle english so that some deaf people can read it better..

[@damilola_ola]

My apologies

[@hiefia8568]

You can turn on the closed captions on the screen

[@asongafac3507]

Please make a video for someone who is going to USA for medical treatment.. watching from Cameroon 🇨🇲🇨🇲

[@asongafac3507]

Please make a video for someone who is going to USA for medical treatment.. watching from Cameroon 🇨🇲🇨🇲