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Jibola10:
I really do not know if this would change anything or my advise came late, based on what you said you have been denied 3 times this year already, scheduling another interview for spring 2019 is like rush and desperation to me, you should have defer your admission, don't make the job of the vo easy by increasing your denial prospect. it's just my opinion though

Nutshell44:
Just fill new one ds160. And update

Ubah1:
You need a new ds 160 number. They will send u back if you go with the old one

Nutshell44:
Please don’t go with old ds160. It’s a red flag

alexohams2000:
Feel free to pm bro

Btw, I am not booking for/from Nigeria

alexohams2000:
Hello friends, please, my school resumes 9th of January and the closest available date is 7th of January which I have chosen.

1. I want to write to the school to request for a latter allowing me to resume on a later date. Please what's the latest date permissible for resumption/entering the US without having issues at the POE. I intend to request the school allows me to resume like 16th (that's a week after normal semester start date). Hope this won't give issues at the POE. Meanwhile, I am steadily refreshing the site to see if any good Samaritan cancels his/her appointment so I jump at it.

Your advice please!

zolargeo:
please I need a date in this December, I've already booked an appointment for January, but very late to my resumption... please a good Samaritan that is not resuming soon should release a date in December for me o... Thanks

Abacino007:
If one reschedule appointment what is the implication? Will I have to pay another visa fee?

Response please I am seriously down and confused because I don’t want to break the rules

Enasdan:
good morning house, how safe is this statement,

me: how much is your tuition for your first year?
me: $22,000
Vo:who is paying for your education?
me: my aunt, my mother elder sister
vo: who will pay for your second year?
me: my school New England university, do grant graduate internship assistance for all international student in the second year, I will be granted graduate internship assistance in my second with support from my aunt in Nigeria.

please kindly scrutinize and make necessary corrections and suggestions. thanks

Abacino007:
I have done as instructed but the instruction on the emergence states that “It is also limited only to applicants who have not been refused a visa within the last six months at either the U.S. Embassy in Abuja or the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos.” I was refused Visa this week. The date I see is January 7 2019 and my school resumes the same day. What can I do?

Nutshell44:
Click on expedited interview, then write a short note about your resumption attached with copy of your i20,sevis fee receipt,payment slip. And wait for response

Abacino007:
Is it possible to pick a date and change the date to a closer one later?

I was awake all night trying to refresh the page where we are to input the receipt number to see if I can get a closer date for Abuja or Lagos before imputing my receipt number.

zolargeo:
please I need a date in this December, I've already booked an appointment for January, but very late to my resumption... please a good Samaritan that is not resuming soon should release a date in December for me o... Thanks

Ubah1:
Sorry about the delay. You can easily get back your account by creating a new account with your own email. During the process, the system will detect your old account when you input your passport number and date of birth. You will be asked to upload your passport data page in order to claim ownership of the old account. Before 48 hours, old account will be moved to your new account after confirming your ID

Sheq:
Sorry about your situation.... you are obviously a strong person

Please how much in naira didnyou pay for wes evaluation amd did you send your waec?

LagosismyHome:
With all we have said about agents.... you still get mind to use them . Why n.a.?

All the best for next time, please do it yourself

Ararume2:
It's well bro. Are you implying that people without tuition wavers don't stand a good chance of being given F1 visas?

Abacino007:
Good evening,

Pls I need your suggestions urgently as I will be going for my interview soon. My uncle and my Aunty will be sponsoring my trip to the US but when I was filling my Ds160 the availabile space could not contain the two names so I filled my aunty.

1. Is it reasonable for me to tell the VO that my Aunty and my uncle will be responsible for my expenses over there even if I did not state my uncle’s name in the ds160 form? Note: my uncle’s account is his company’s account

2. What is the maximum period a statement of account should be? Is 29th of October not too late

Pardon my errors pls

Kirusky4life:
Hello house, pls I need help. I had my interview today at Lagos. I was not approved neither was I denied. After the interview, the VO said my scholarship is not reflecting on my profile. He gave me a white paper with my passport back, saying once I update my profile to reflect the scholarship, I should send the prove of update and and my passport via dhl. Pls I don't understand what am suppose to do and the paper he gave me did help much. Anyone had such an experience before, pls where exactly should I do the update. I will Share my full transcript once a decision is made by them. Please help a sister

zolargeo:
I had my interview today at Lagos and I was denied, even though I was a silent observer around here... please, I need your help on the ffg;
(1) what should be my next line of action because I want to reapply
(2) correction on where I made mistakes during the interview
(3)if my reapplication can meet up with the school resumption which is January 2nd.
This is my transcript
me: Good morning
VO: she responded nodding her head, your password and i-20
me: I gave them to her
VO:What class (not classes) are you going to be taking
me: GiS
VO: not your major, what classes...
meI stuttered a Lil before I grab) oh, spatial Analysis, remote sensing, cartography
VOShe cuts in) which of the class are you excited about?
Me: Remote sensing, cos I had the introduction at my undergraduate level and it's interesting, as I am into construction, I want to be able to view existing situations from office so as to make fast decisions and this safe times and energy... so I'm looking forward to know much about it cos I will be needing it in the nearest future ..
VO:Do you have a wife
Me: No
VO: Do you have kids
Me:No
VO:Do you have any relatives in USA
Me:Yes, but not my immediate family member, just a distant uncle
VO:Which state is he?
Me:New Jersey
VO:Where is Eastern Illinois University located ?
Me:Charleston, Illinois
Then she came up with sorry bla bla bla... And gimme blue paper

Note: In my appointment details, I stated that I do not have close relatives in USA, I stated it there that I have someone and they didn't ask for the persons details...
I will like you to correct me and let me know where I went wrong, I have not been to the embassy before, this was my first time... please help

slamcole:
Yes you can.

slamcole:
Good afternoon here. Visa approved today at the US consulate in Abuja this morning. Here's my transcript

ME: Good morning ma'am (with a wry smile)
VO: passport and 1-20 please.


VO: why USM
ME: It is classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie foundation. And the Biological Science department has a diverse approach to their graduate program where researches provide solutions to problems affecting one health

VO: number of schools applied to
ME: 3. I named them.

VO: Why the choice of USM
ME: Aside from the fact that I got a GA, there's also am ongoing research in the lab of Prof **** which is in line with my background as a veterinarian.(not sure I mentioned the scope of the research)

VO; Do you have a letter from the school indicating the funding offered.
ME: YES. Gave it to her

VO: What similarities are there between your background as a vet and molecular biology
ME: As a practicing Vet, an added Knowledge of molecular biology will not only help me better diagnose animal diseases but also develop preventive and curative approaches to the disease, with emphasis on zoonotic diseases.

VO: Plan after graduation
ME: Upon completion of the MSC, I'll have acquired adequate research knowledge, and practical exposure as to enable me pick up a faculty position made available to best graduating students like me from my alma matter upon my return to Nigeria.

VO: Travelled out of the country before.
ME: No I've had no reason to go out of Nigeria

VO: Do you have any relatives or siblings in the US
ME: no I don't

VO: Congratulations, I'll be approving your visa

Things I ensured
1. I ensured I cleared my mind of the interview worried the previous day and assured myself it's not a do or die affair

2. I practiced multiple times in front of the mirror and also with individuals. As a fast speaker, I ensured I learnt the art of clearly stating my statements

3. Upon arrival at the venue, I interacted with people and get to know few.

4. As previously advised(dont know how true), applicants are been monitored upon entrance into the premises for appearance, posture and gestures that could make them look not confident or jittery. So I ensured I maintained a bossy outlook (even when I'm not), ensured my hands were at akimbo and also did not lower my gaze.

5. It's advised to find a way of putting one's strongest point very early in the interview process. As in my case, the VO did not even bother to check for any information on my 1-20 nor did she ask if I got funding until I made mention of it.

6. Lastly as it has been mentioned here, do not forget the GOD factor.


I hope this helps someone.

100kobo:
Go ahead.