marcojnr:
VISA APPROVED !

This is my transcript as promised .Let me give a little background.I contacted an immigration lawyer who advised I cancel my appointment at the lagos embassy and apply in Accra,Ghana instead.Ive lived in Ghana for a while and only moved back recently and I hold both passports(Main reason I contacted a lawyer for the sakes of home ties).My sponsor also lives in Ghana and I’ve had my education and some work there.
I’m just grateful to God because it’s been 2 years working on this.


The embassy in Ghana is very very calm and no anyhowness like you’ll see at Walter carrington before entering and nobody outside asking to arrange your papers .The embassy is currently prioritizing only students so all the folks I saw there were students


Only 3 V.O available and no sitting from entering the visa hall until you leave so process was very fast

Stood in line for biometrics and continued to interview area

When it was my turn
Me:Good morning
V.O: Good morning.Please pass me your documents

V.O : Please put your hand on the scanner

V.O : What are your travel plans
Me: I’m traveling to the USA for my masters in information systems and business analytics

V.O: Who is paying for your trip
Me: My father

V.O : (Looks up at me)What does he do?
Me: (V.O Kept making eye contact from time to time)He’s a wholesale importer of clothes from South Korea ,China and the UK.He owns and runs a hotel and has rental residential and commercial properties some of which are occupied by banks

V.O : (After typing and looking at his screen for a long time)Are you married ?
Me: No

V.O : Do you have any children
Me: No please

V.O : (sticks a sticker behind my passport gives me a small piece of white paper )You can follow the instructions on there to pick up your passport at the circled time tomorrow .Come with a government issued ID
Me:Thank you

Just like that no document asked even though other before me were asked to show transcripts and school certificates.SEVIS receipt was not a requirement for the interview here but I had it .

All in all I only witnessed two denials,one from a lady who had a G.A but had been denied before and another guy who claimed his aunt will pay his $60k deficit .Another lady who claimed her friend in the USA will help her pay a deficit of $50k was approved.What they say about making eye contact is true.Look them straight in the eye even when they’re not paying attention to you.
Be confident in your answers (Practice in a mirror with your mask on)and go very well prepared and practice speaking audibly if your voice is low tone.Dress in a way that’ll help your confidence but don’t over do it.
Don’t offer any documents or unwanted information unless you’re asked .Fill your DS-160 yourself and go over it multiple times and know exactly what you’ve put down.
Don’t worry about denials before you ,your case is different and pray if you believe in it.

Asj001:
How do you send them a mail/reminder

When I applied for EA, after uploading my documents, I got an error to fill the captcha properly. After I did that, I clicked on the sumbit button, only to observe that my documents are no longer available.

I think my request will be denied. Please how can I mail them

Omoxrist:
Hello Everyone,


I got a mail two days ago stating that the B1/B2 visa appointment has been canceled; but on checking my account with CGI online account, I realized the appointment was still showing scheduled on my dashboard, even till the time I'm typing this, the appointment is still very active and scheduled.
Has anyone gotten a similar email but still seeing "scheduled" online? Should I cancel the former appointment myself and reschedule or just go for the interview as scheduled?

chuksmanred:


So sad it happened that way but don't lose hope. It still can be fixed.

Send a mail to them using support-nigeria@ustraveldocs.com put in the subject ur emergency request i d then type ur message as it touches you, attach ur documents to the message then send it.

If u don't have ur request I.d, no problem tho. Just send it with the omitted documents. They'll sort it out so far it's the email u used in creating ur visa profile.

Omoxrist:
Hello Everyone,


I got a mail two days ago stating that the B1/B2 visa appointment has been cancelled; but on checking my account with CGI online account, I realized the appointment was still showing scheduled on my dashboard, even till the time I'm typing this, the appointment is still very active and scheduled.
Has anyone gotten a similar email but still seeing "scheduled" online? Should I cancel the former appointment myself and reschedule or just go for the interview as scheduled?

Highzhikk:
Has anyone been placed on Administrative processing? How long did it take?

People, I went for my interview on 7th of July (Fully funded offer, PhD Biotechnology) everything was going fine until the VO asked if I have travelled out of Nigeria before. I answered that I have gone to Russia for MSc in Biotechnology.

The VO went away for like 20mins and she came back and told me that she was checking about my course. After another five minutes she hand me the 221g form for Administrative processing that they need more time to research about my course in Russia (It happens that Biotechnology and some other STEM courses are on the technology Alert list).

Who has been in this situation and how did you solve it?

Highzhikk:
Has anyone been placed on Administrative processing? How long did it take?

People, I went for my interview on 7th of July (Fully funded offer, PhD Biotechnology) everything was going fine until the VO asked if I have travelled out of Nigeria before. I answered that I have gone to Russia for MSc in Biotechnology.

The VO went away for like 20mins and she came back and told me that she was checking about my course. After another five minutes she hand me the 221g form for Administrative processing that they need more time to research about my course in Russia (It happens that Biotechnology and some other STEM courses are on the technology Alert list).

Who has been in this situation and how did you solve it?

Omoxrist:
Hello Everyone,


I got a mail two days ago stating that the B1/B2 visa appointment has been cancelled; but on checking my account with CGI online account, I realized the appointment was still showing scheduled on my dashboard, even till the time I'm typing this, the appointment is still very active and scheduled.
Has anyone gotten a similar email but still seeing "scheduled" online? Should I cancel the former appointment myself and reschedule or just go for the interview as scheduled?

Approvalll:
I only attached my I-20 will I still be able to get approved for an emergency appointment?

OlawumiCecilia:


Do not let your heart be troubled. I-20 is the only requirement on the website to apply for an expedited visa as a student.

chuksmanred:

Not yet. But certain they will.

You will get an email from them. But know this: two things are involved. It's either they approve you or they deny you.

Send them a reminder. If u have done so of recent don't do again, and pray for a positive response from them.

Hopefully, we will all be approved.

Pefuele:


I have sent you a PM via your email. You may reply.

Renashelly:
gurus in the house, pls I need help. I sent them a mail concerning getting a closer date on Wednesday, and this morning I got a message from them but I dint see any date. Here is the d email I got
Dear Applicant,


Thank you for writing to the U.S. Visa Service Desk.

We understand that you want to have an earlier date to schedule an appointment.

Availability of slots is at the sole discretion of the US Embassy. You may log in to your profile and check the calendar for the first available appointment.

We hope this information is helpful to you.

Please visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/T3P3RXJ to share feedback on the services we provide.

Have a pleasant day!


Regards,
U.S. Visa Service Desk

ebbie9ja:
For DS-160, please help answer the following:

1. Tribe/Clan: Yes or No. Filled Yes and indicated Yoruba but someone said I should change it to no.
2. Mum&Dad Date of Birth: I don't know. Hope there's no consequence putting as " Do not Know"
3. Education: Can I fill in my secondary school?

Thanks.

@Moshkom @Prodigee @Pefuele

chuksmanred:


So sad it happened that way but don't lose hope. It still can be fixed.

Send a mail to them using support-nigeria@ustraveldocs.com put in the subject ur emergency request i d then type ur message as it touches you, attach ur documents to the message then send it.

If u don't have ur request I.d, no problem tho. Just send it with the omitted documents. They'll sort it out so far it's the email u used in creating ur visa profile.

Moshkom:



1. It’s NO oh. In short, all that section are NO; No; No.

2. You ask them na. Or do normal calculation with you guys (their children) age to arrive at it, if unknown.

3.sure. You have to fill that after filling your undergraduate.

PS: anyone can DM me for a guide on ds160 filling. I shared it here the other day sef

Highzhikk:
Has anyone been placed on Administrative processing? How long did it take?

People, I went for my interview on 7th of July (Fully funded offer, PhD Biotechnology) everything was going fine until the VO asked if I have travelled out of Nigeria before. I answered that I have gone to Russia for MSc in Biotechnology.

The VO went away for like 20mins and she came back and told me that she was checking about my course. After another five minutes she hand me the 221g form for Administrative processing that they need more time to research about my course in Russia (It happens that Biotechnology and some other STEM courses are on the technology Alert list).

Who has been in this situation and how did you solve it?

Moshkom:



1. It’s NO oh. In short, all that section are NO; No; No.

2. You ask them na. Or do normal calculation with you guys (their children) age to arrive at it, if unknown.

3.sure. You have to fill that after filling your undergraduate.

PS: anyone can DM me for a guide on ds160 filling. I shared it here the other day sef

TitilayoAde:
In some minutes, the appointment will no longer be visible on your profile. Just reshcedule your appointment right away...

Hallelujahvoice:


Thanks for taking time out to respond. I actually booked B1/B2 since February not F visa, and it’s three days now after I got the mail about canceling but the appointment is still very active and scheduled on my profile page on cgi.


Ignore as long as you didn't apply for a B1/B2
I've received reports about same email. The address has a resemblance with the original email of ustraveldocs

I know some that received an SMS even though they never applied for a B1/B2 and their F1 appointment is still active.

Mischief makers at work

Moshkom:



1. It’s NO oh. In short, all that section are NO; No; No.

2. You ask them na. Or do normal calculation with you guys (their children) age to arrive at it, if unknown.

3.sure. You have to fill that after filling your undergraduate.

PS: anyone can DM me for a guide on ds160 filling. I shared it here the other day sef