Yes, You can fill a new DS 160 and be sure to update the NEW DS confirmation number in your application. Alternatively, you can retrieve the information in the old DS 160 you already submitted, that would only requiring you updating or changing only the relevant information. You can do this by going through the retrieval option and then click on create new DS information.
I hope that helps!

iyanuakin:
Good morning Gurus, so I applied for IW in Feb which I was refused but was scheduled for follow up interview
My interview comes up in April 26, my initial plan was to go last month for 2 weeks break, My circumstance has changed as I got promoted last month too with increased salary and also time to travel has changed too

Can I fill another DS160 to update my status before the date or I’m not allowed to change anything?
Thanks

Hey! Sent you a DM

Thenomad:
[Its possible to get a date before june. You can send a mail if interested....


quote author=Kansola01 post=128987599]Hello everyone,

Thank you for all the helpful comments so far. Please i have a quick question:

Can i do a new DS160 form and update it or i would have to pay a new visa fee? Reason for the change - Purpose of visit has changed.
Is birth tourism a legal reason for them to consider your application?
Is it still possible to get dates before June 2024? Is there anyone that can help?
Thank you so much.

..

While the approval rate is very high in Canada, making Canada a better place to do your interview but for the appointment date. You still have a chance in Nigeria. Think about home tie as not planning to permanently relocate to the US as opposed to having your family back in Nigeria.
Your family is in Canada and so you would be demonstrating that you do not have intentions of moving permanently to the US.
You may also keep checking for earlier date in Canada same way you could get an earlier date in Nigeria. Also, if you can demonstrate reason visiting your sister for health reason, or emotional imbalance due to distance from your sister (perhaps a therapist can provide a statement or letter), you may be able to expedite your appointment in Canada.

You still got a chance in Nigeria, I dont think your family being in Canada would demonstrate weak home tie. if not for the date constraint, you are better off going for the visa interview in Canada with 76% B1/B2 approval rate as at 2023 than in Nigeria where it is less than 40% approval rate.

Quick question, since your family is not planning to go with you for the interview in Nigeria (if you eventually decide to do), do you know if you can cancel your family appointment without affecting your own appointment. If you could check and let me know that would be helpful.
I sent you a DM.

Enick:
Hello,

Your advice is needed please.

I and my family of 4 applied for a US B1/B2visa in 2020 but was cancelled by the embassy due to covid. I later had it rescheduled for April 23, 2024.

But he is the issue, we are all in Canada now on work permit while the kids are on study permit.

I need to see my sister in the US and I am also missing home. But attempt to get a early date here in Canada has been unsuccessful.

I thinking of flying back to Nigeria alone to attend the interview but I am wondering if my chance of getting the visa approved is weak since my ties( family, Job, Homes and others) are no longer in Nigeria.

What are your thoughts?

Compu001:
Hi guys,
My mummy interview at the USA embassy is next week. Unfortunately i do not have the receipt for the pyment of the visa fee. But i have the MRV FEE PAYMENT. How can i go about this?

If you have the MRV Fee payment as you stated, then you have the receipt. If you paid by yourself, you can always log into the gtb internet banking and download a copy of the receipt.

Agbo2014:
Good afternoon house, my appointment date is next week Wednesday but I want to reschedule my appointment to September due to unforeseen circumstances. Is it possible to reschedule the appointment? Although I paid for Visa fee in December,2022. Kindly advise me .

First log into your page and see if the "reschedule" option appears for you. If you have never rescheduled, then you should have the option. So, yes, you can reschedule but the earliest available date as at today is May 22, 2025. However, there is a possibility of getting date in September 2024 but extremely difficult and chances are slim.

As at 2022 when you purchased your MRV, you could reschedule 3 times. But right now, you can only reschedule once. I do not know if you have the 3 times option or the one time reschedule option. I would think it should be based on the updated platform and not a function of when you paid visa fee. so not sure about that.

Localboy48:


Is this a joke? Or do you mean UMBC or UMD? If you mean UF ranks higher than UMBC, you’ll be right. But University of Maryland ,College park (UMD) is no UF mate. University of Maryland Baltimore county (UMBC) and UMD are both in Maryland however.

It is NO joke! UF ranks by far better than UMD. I do not need to look at usnews.com to know this. UF is the flagship university in Florida. It ranks among the top 5 public schools in America, ranked No1 Pubic school by Wallstreet journal. No 1 school in America for best value for money. Even a blind man will tell you UF is not UMD mate.
https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities.

Slimszy:
Hello!

I got a full funding and GA from these schools - University of Florida and University of Maryland, now I am at a crossroad of accepting one.

Which has a lower cost of living and opportunities. BTW, I am studying MFA - Painting

Hey!
Congratulations on your acceptance. First, I will make my recommendations for what you should look out for when you have two competitive offers.
1. The program at the University, sometimes schools may rank higher, but specific programs may be better in a lower ranked school. E.g. John Hopkins is seen as the No 1 Medical school but it's no where near Harvard or Stamford in general University ranking.
2. The University ranking. It is important. Without looking at Us.news. I know for a fact that UF is a better school in terms of University ranking. UF has maintained top 5 public schools in America for a long time (among top publics like UC Berkley, UCLA, UMichigan, UVirginia, UNC Chapel Hill) It was recently ranked No 1 Public school by wallstreet. UMaryland is private school but still not higher than UF in national ranking. Do a quick research yourself.
3. The alumni network is a big factor, UF has a very strong alumni network - Gator Nation. I cannot overstate how important this can be until you graduate.
4. Opportunities in school and after school. The professors, the quality of students, what you would be exposed to in school, where their graduate end up after school. Just to add UF is located few hours from Orlando, which housed Disney world, Universal Studio, Sea world and the likes, saying this cos your degree is in painting or fine art.
5. Money, Funding, cost of living. Putting all these together but it matters when the two options are very close in terms of ranking and opportunities. Cost of living is higher in college park than in Gainesville, Florida is not really cheap but Gainesville isnt crazily expensive. However, Maryland is close to DC few hours to Philly and New York.
Finally, I will recommend you speak with current students in both schools to also get first hand information. If you want to chat about UF, you can send a DM. I can also link you up with current students in UMaryland, got friends there. Goodluck with your decision.

Hello,

My niece wrote the entrance exam for AFSS Ikeja this year, she passed through the first stage of the exam but her name was not listed after the interview. Does anyone have information about supplementary list? Is this a usual thing or it was just particularly for last year? We have been making enquiry about supplementary list, no one seem to have any information about it.

Would appreciate any information that would be helpful.

Do not feel the need to shalaye anything. Just put 214B in the “explain” box.
Hopefully you get a new date!

ide2012:
Guys I was refused my visa on the 27th at Abuja Emb

I am applying again, I'm filling out a new ds160 since I'm going to Lagos this time. what do you guys think, is Lagos ok, and I know evrery where is the same if you answer your questions correctly and confidently, but I'm asking is Lagos Ok ?

I am filling out a new ds160, and there's a question on explain why you have been refused a visa before, what can I say ? need suggestions

Is there a wait time after you're denied before you can apply again ? I am looking to chnage location, is there a wait time

what should I take note of since I have been denied b4? suggestions

75,200 Naira as at yesterday.

queenfav:
Good morning house,pls how much is the Ds160 application fee at Gtbank now,in naira.

You may fill a completely new DS 160 and change the DS confirmation number in your application portal. That's the fastest way to go. Just make sure you have the DS 160 form completed atleast 48 hours before the interview.

Harvard13:
Please is this for the specific case or how can I update my own individual ds160 information on the CGI portal.

People are saying I need to take the updated ds-160 manually

Babademmie:
I'm an HND holder in Computer Science and I'm 32years, I apply to Milwaukee School of Engineering for BSc Computer Engineering (Fall 2023).
I was given admission with 40% ($25,000) scholarship each year. The tuition is actually $61,446.
What are the chances that my Visa will be approved considering my age and the study gap of 8years, although I have 8years experience in the field
Please advise and help.
Thanks.

Hey bro! Lemme be brutally honest with you. Your chances are so slim with a Bachelors. Any age above 24 for a bachelors typically gets a VO to raise eyebrow. I remember when I heard my Visa interview about 3years ago, the dude who was in front of me at the Lagos embassy was 24 and was going for a bachelors degree in nursing. He was in nursing school at the time or was a practicing nurse who just finished nursing school. The VO kept talking about his age. Well, he was denied. Not saying it was because of his age. His age was really a thing of concern for the VO. But a bachelors degree at 32 doesn’t just sound right.
To add to that, you already have a bachelors degree equivalent, why not go for a masters degree. Even those who have masters already and going for another masters typically shove it under the carpet at the embassy. Cos a typical question is - you already have a masters, why another master and not PhD?

I’d recommend you get a masters degree! Many schools can offer you admission with your HND couple with your work experience.

Good luck!

A friend of mine is in a situation, needs profound advise.

He got accepted into Uni of A and Uni of B for Fall 2022. Uni of A offered him some form of scholarship, so he decided to pay Sevis fee using the I-20 issued by Uni of A. He couldn't secure a Visa interview date at the embassy and decided to defer his admissions to Spring 2023. He got a date for visa interview for the Spring 2023 resumption (Visa interview date - November 2022). Uni of A is taking forever to issue him another I-20. He wants to switch to Uni of B for several reasons, which include the fact that he is being offered a scholarship that matches what Uni of A previously offered. Uni of B is his preferred choice was only sticking to A cos of scholarship offered.
Long and short, he wants to switch schools but already paid Sevis fee with the I-20 issued from the old school of choice. I know it is possible to transfer sevis upon resumption. Is it possible to transfer Sevis before visa interview or school resumption?
If this is possible, how can he go about it?

Thank you

Harbhmborlar:
Anyone going to Greensboro, North Carolina next Spring?

Most programs in NCAT don’t resume in the Spring semester.

Fabuloski:

Thermodynamics, yes. Fluid mechanics not so much, unless rheology of polymers count Sha. However, can't they use other materials to determine this thing, correct me if I am wrong but 90% of Thermodynamics and Fluid mechanic is abstract mathematics, which won't be a problem for someone will a good mathematics background.

A solid background in maths is sure a factor that can help you excel in engineering. But that you have a strong background in maths doesn’t guarantee strength in these courses. Mind you, the thermo in Chem engr slightly differs from that in Mech engr (which is the easier one). They are NOT abstract mathematics ooo. In fact, you need plenty of real-life understanding of thermodynamic systems to excel in those courses.

If you do your search well, you’ll be able to find a few schools that you stand a chance. Check out University of Illinois, chemical and biomolecular engineering. Good luck in your search!

Hamdat55:
Interview Date: 30th October

VISA APPROVED!

Me - Good morning
V.O: - Good morning

V.O: - place your hand on the scanner
Me - I did

V.O: - Take off your nose mask for minute for identification
Me - I removed is with smile
V.O: Why are you going to US
Me: I gained admission to University of North Dakota to study petroleum engineering.
V.O where do you work?
Me: I told him
V.O: how long have you been working with this company?
Me: I told him
V.O: Why UND?
Me: Aside from the fact that the tuition fee and living expenses for two years in Granforth city perfectly suit my budget, Petroleum Engineering department at UND offer a flexible curriculum which entails research of oil and gas discovery in unconventional reservoir. There are very few people with such skill in Nigeria, this will be an added advantage for me and put me in a good position when I finally return to my company.
V.O: How many school did you apply to?
Me: I applied to three schools in United Kingdom, I applied to UND and two others in USA. But before I complete my application for other two, UND offered me admission.
V.O: Are you Marry?
Me: yes with three Kids. A boy and two girls
V.O: will your wife travel with you?
Me: she will not go with me at the moment
V.O: have you travel out of Nigeria before?
Me: I traveled to Saudi Arabia February this year for lesser Hajj
V.O: Umrah? (With smile)
Me: Yes (with smile)
V.O: who is going to pay for this program?
Me: I will.
V.O: do you have bank statement?
Me: yes (I slide it to him). He flipped through the bank statement and handed it to me.
V.O How many state have you been to in Nigeria?
Me: river state, Delta state, Kaduna, Abuja, Osun, Kwara, Ondo and ofcourse I was born in oyo state. I travel to Rivers, Delta and Imo a lot.
V.O: and Lagos (with smile)
Me: ofcourse I reside in lagos (with smile)

V.O: why do you frequent rivers state often?
Me: I go for site visit onshore and offshore
V.O: so you go offshore
Me. More often
V.O: it very cold in North Dakota now you know?
Me: yes I know (With smile)
V.O: I will approve your visa. Have this yellow form, go to window 22 and pay your reciprocity fee. I wish you best of luck.

Congratulations...just a quick enquiry, did you get into the PhD or MS program ? If PhD, do you have an MS and were you required to take the GRE ? I’m asking for a friend.

OGAPEE:
Please, I need a clarification. I had already secured an interview date in December before I got an emergency date in November and I will be going for the interview tomorrow, am I suppose to cancel the appointment I have in December before the interview or I can just go ahead with the interview without canceling the appointment in December?
I need guidance on this, thank you!

Print out the mail for the emergency appointment and go with it for your interview. You don’t have to cancel the old appointment. I think it makes no difference though. Cos lots of people didn’t get appointment at all and was sent email for emergency? Good luck

iPLEXUS:
Hello friends.
My school is requesting immunization records before issuing form I-20. The only adult record I have is hepatitis B vaccination which is complete.
What can I do, what’s logical to tell the DSO.

I believe your school has an immunization form that will be required to be completed by an Heath institution. If this is the case, take the form to a clinic along side the immunization record you have as an adult. The clinic will know how to “dogbonsi”. Would just cost you a small amount.
Cos those things have spacing when you are required to take them. They can even back date for you. I’m assuming you don’t have your childhood immunization record.

Loloking:


Nothing is confusing here, a printed copy is now allowed because of the covid, It’s in the site of the Nigeria university that printed i20 is allowed as well, US us still battling covid. No one has travelled this year August because they just started granting interviews late September.

I know people who resumed in August from Europe.

LagosismyHome:


This was pre covid..... in covid times this is now allowed. if your school tells you to print it this way then go ahead

Cc Abiodun95

This is very confusing. A couple of students have gotten their I-20 shipped, while some schools still insist they can’t issue hard copy I-20 this period.
We need evidence that printed I-20 would be accepted at POE. Although, the VO mentioned after interview to keep the i-20 (same printed copy used for interview) as it would be required at POE. Do we have any one who has used the printed I-20 for those who travelled in August (fall 2020 resumption) from Europe?

Ellamma1:
Thanks a lot but please what about GRE ?

GRE isn’t required for Masters in Communication at ULL.

Ellamma1:
I had my bsc in mass communication and I want to apply for MSC in a related course, please can someone here help me...Thank you

ULLafayette has MS in communication that funding opportunity but you have to take TOEFL and do very well. You can search for other schools and spread your tentacles real well. Good luck

Teey2019:
Good dear all.
Been a silent reader and sincerely, I have learnt a lot in such short time.
Appreciate to everyone for the insights.

I need advice on my SOA.
I'm self-funding and I have my funds in Axamansard money market (been saving up for almost 2 years now)
Do I have to move the funds to my regular savings account or I should get a statement from the Axamansard.
Thanks.

Yes, move your fund to your regular account. And be sure to explain that to the VO if per adventure he/she starts jacking your SOA looking for lump sum.

Bellaluve:
Also, will it count against you if you only applied to one school? .. cos reading through the thread, I noticed most people applied to several schools. Thanks

Applying to more than one school, gives the VO an impression that you really are fascinated about studying. I know a guy who applied to just One school and has his visa. Although he wasn’t asked how many schools he’ applied to. But he had planned to say more than 1. ��

A few weeks ago, someone shared his transcript here. He applied to only one school and the uncle advised him to say 3 if they ask him. Then when the VO asked him to mention the schools, he mentioned schools that usually require GRE and he had said earlier he didn’t take the GRE. Well, he was denied. You see he didn’t do his homework well. It would have been better if he was honest here or he would have done his homework well.

It’s better to have more than one school though. Atleast be familiar with the process even if you’ll lie.

Bellaluve:
Hello guys, I have a step-sister in the US. Do I list her in the immediate relatives section? I noticed the only options there are: fiance, spouse, child, and sibling...

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

First, you’ll be interviewed based on what you have on your DS-160. Lemme ask you a question, Does mentioning your step-sister gives you any particular edge in getting the Visa? I think it’s a NO.
On the contrary, it gives room for further probing and questioning. IMO, I think you should save yourself the troubles. (Her status in the US also matters and if you’re able to explain in details if you’re asked...fine) You’ll rather give the VO an impression of strong home tie rather than relative abroad. Don’t get me wrong oo. Not saying it’s wrong, just think about it thoroughly.

Modelove:
I also tried tracking it but it’s not bringing any information out .....Please help mii....Is anyone experiencing this too ?

Use this to check the status first...

https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx?App=NIV

Is it still on administrative processing or it already states issued ? When you confirm it has been issued, then you can be sure it’s ready for pickup. I did my interview on same day though I paid same day. A lady who paid the next day like you has gotten a mail for pickup too.

Lifeisforliving:
Please for those that have collected their I20 was it written on it wether it’s hybrid or on campus?

This doesn’t matter anymore.

As matter of fact the new I-20 doesn’t state it, well, for most people who got a new I-20 for spring.

thedsl:
Hi everyone. I have been refused a US Visa before (Tourist Visa).
On the part of the form where they asked if I’ve been refused before, please how much information should I give there? In the ‘explain’ part.

The reason for refusal was inability to demonstrate strong ties.

If I go into all of these details and explain everything, will it jeopardize my chances of getting the F1 visa this time around?

Thank you

Don’t explain Jack! Just put “214B reason” on the column where they ask for explanation. No need to shalaye anything. Just being curious, how exactly do you know you were refused based on “no strong ties” as you mentioned? Cos the US embassy I know doesn’t tell you reason for refusal you can only make inferences.

However, your B1 refusal has nothing to do with your F1 application. Just make sure you state it there that you were once refused. Ofcus they have that info in your record.

Well, I was refused a B1 visa some years back but today I have my F1. All glory to God. This shall be your testimony. All the best!

Abiodun95:
Hello everyone,

I need to know if DHL office at Muri Okunola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos will be opening on Thursday (29/10/2020)..

Thank you...

There’s pub holiday on Thursday so I don’t know if the open during public holidays.

sydney070:
Great minds,
I got my VISA approved on 16th October but I am yet to be notified for my passport pickup or don't send email notification when ready?

Use this to track it


https://www.ustraveldocs.com/ng/ng-niv-passportretrieve.asp

Although you should have gotten mail from them. Cos mine was on 19th and they sent mail this morning

Oluwaseunisi:
Good morning everyone.

Please for those that recently got their visa approved through expedited appointment, have you been able to track your passport or visa status to know where to pick it up?

Use this

https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx?App=NIV