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Dgabby01:
I was denied last year December in Lagos but I'm going back to Lagos for my interview. If I'm to suggest, I'll say you go back to Abuja you will definitely get it there the second time if you prepare yourself very well and correct any mistake you made on your first interview.

Thank you sir...but Abuja don't have close date...they are in 2024 date now...

Adenrele12:
Please add me to the group search date for Lagos.
08131361341

My school start date is August 28,2023 but got appointment in Lagos on Nov. 8,2023. On the portal their is no option for emergency date. Please how can i book emergency date?
Secondly i keep checking the portal for scheduling but its only nov. date upwards that kept appearing.
I need an august date interview asap.
Please any suggestion and advice is welcome.

Pls why do you think there is no option for EA on your portal? Did you apply for EA with this MRV before? Is this your first attempt or were u denied visa previously?

Thank you for your response

Dgabby01:
Please, i need assistance. I am to resume for the fall semester on August 14th but the interview date I have is 30th August. I am considering deferring to spring which my school has also suggested to me but my fear is the vo denying me because it's too early for the nxt yr spring semester or wanting me to reapply again because this is my second Attempt in Lagos

Pls where and when was your first attempt? I got denied last week in Abuja and I want to reapply but don't know of I should go to Lagos or Abuja. Someone told me I should go to Abuja that previous denied in Lagos, even if they choose "regular" and not "previous denied", they don't see even the calendar to schedule for appointment (I don't know if this is true). My lastest date is 28Aug.

Please any suggestion from you or anyone is really appreciated. Thank you...

Lawal1555:
I’ve forwarded your number to one of the group members

Thank you so much sir 🙏🏽

Lawal1555:
https:///GFxo9X35xAF2mvkOp1tQXZ

Please, join this mock group and paste this transcript for more guidance

Thank you sir...🙏🏽

Lawal1555:
You want to come back and take a senior role in your Alma mata you have not been working before leaving; it’s possible, but you need to be working with them. That shows bonding and work experience.

I will advise you to use a graduate assistant at your Almermata. You have no job experience with this private tutor.

Did you attend any mock sessions?

Purchase another MRV and start searching for a closer date asap

Disclaimer: I am not an attorney, and this answer should not be construed as legal advise

Thank you so much Lawal...
This means alot.
But if they ask me what I have been doing since the graduate assistant, what should I say? Coz I was a graduate assistant but have graduated in 2021...and then home tutor ...

And I fill the home tutor in my ds160. Should I retrieve and modify the ds160 or I should creat new ds160?


And pls when ask what have changed how can I defend it?


Thank you so much...for your kind response

Please what could be the possible cause of the denial?
I think I was nervous and blablaing...

Your advice is strong appreciated.


Fully funded PhD chemical Engineering
Abuja Embassy
21 July, 2023



VO: have you been to the USA before
Me: No ma'am
VO: is your family in the US?
Me: No ma'am, they are all here in Nigeria
VO: Do you have any relative in the US:
Me: No ma'am
VO: Are you married:
Me: No ma'am
VO: What do you do currently:
Me: I take home tutorials for kids, during those meeting times I put them through what they have been taught in school, and I guide them through homework if necessary
VO: so u are a private tutor
Me: yes ma'am
VO: What will this degree do for you? This PhD would help fine tune my research skill and knowledge. It would provide me with the necessary advance skills....(cuts in)
VO: What will you be working on:
Me: I would be working on advance polymer based membrane materials and processes for gas and vapor separation. Precisely I will be working on carbon capture with prof Lin.
VO: What will you do after your program?
Me: I will return to my alma mater in Abuja to take a role as senior lecturer where I will mentor students on technically skills and knowledge for low carbon emissions. Carbon has been on the increasing rate in Nigeria (I tried to explain carbon and it effects but she cuts me)
VO: You have masters in what?
Me: Petroleum Engineering

Then the blue paper...

Please how soon should one reapply?

Thank you so much

Wiszx:
Hello, please my ds-160 expired before my interview and I was told to file a new one and update it confirmation number on my visa profile but It didn’t give me an option to do any, not even the Visa information is going through, Saying not found.
Please what do I do ?
My appointment is the 24th of this month

You could call the embassy. They should tell you what to do, or even assist you in doing it...

TenaciousOrphan:
My Visa Interview Transcripts (Caveat Long Read) Sorry for posting it now, I wanted to see how my visa looks like first. Accept my apology.

I started applying to schools since 2019 but I promised myself that I won’t go to the embassy until I get full funding. I have been making application mistakes since that time until I discovered what I was doing wrong. So I applied in 2019, 2021 but was not successful. In 2022 applications I applied to 11 Schools and got 5 Fully Funded PhD Admissions.
My Interview Profile and Transcripts is below:
NB: This white VO on earpiece was denying plenty people, so I was always pretending to use the toilet. 3 times I left the queue but was still sent back by the CGI official.
Profile:
School: Florida State University
Program: PhD in Sociology
Funding: Fully Funded ($52, 211)
Interview Location: Lagos
Interview Date: July 7th 2023.
Interviewed by: The dreaded VO on earpiece.
First Time.
Status: Visa Approved
VO: He signal me to come forward.
Me: Good Morning but he didn’t respond.
VO: Where do you work and what do you currently do?
Me: I work at xyz University as a Research and Administrative Assistant and my duties includes…VO cuts in
VO: Are you married?
Me: Yes, with a son.
VO: Why are you applying alone without your family?
Me: My wife is currently busy at her work place and her annual leave was not granted.
VO: So are you saying you will be staying in the US for 5 to 6years without your family? It is better you guys go together for this period of your study, are you processing hers already? -set up question 1.
Me: My wife wanted to accompany me to settle down and return to resume her work but her annual leave was not approved…..because she’s currently very busy in her place of work.
VO: So you mean they will never come to the US throughout your program?
Me: She will visit when she is free at her work place. She also needs to develop her career too as I am doing mine. I will also be visiting when I have the time.
VO. Since you are going for a PhD, will it not make sense to get a job in the US after your graduation? Because you will earn more money in the US and so many universities will be looking for your service. - set up question 2.
Me: That will not be possible because I am signing a bond with my University in Nigeria and if I disappoint on that bond, they will report me to all the universities in Nigeria and the school I am attending in the US. And this will seriously affect my career. So even though it would have been better it’s not possible.
VO: Where do you work again and what do you do?
Me: I work as a Research and Administrative Assistant at XYZ university. At this point he checked my Linked profile and search google to confirm. I saw his computer reflection in his glass window.
VO: How many schools did you apply to?
Me: 11 schools and 5 gave me fully funded PhD admissions
VO: I will be approving your visa.
Me: Thank you and I did not hear any other thing he said. I just left the hall very fast. Though I later came back because the applicant before me mistakenly packed my documents.

I left the embassy after giving out some free Will gifts to the few beggars I saw on the way. When I got to my hotel I started playing a song by Edna Ogholi titled: ‘Okeoghene Omai woma’ in my language; which when translated means “God time is the best” and shared tears of joy.
Thanks a million to those who have contributed to my success in this Journey. Especially Mr
Firebreeze (a candle loses nothing by lighting another), Fairheart, Faith-my sister that got her Visa at the 11th time of asking amongst others. I am honored.

Beautiful congratulations sir...God is merciful 🙇🎉🙏🏽

broshowfar:
Please does anyone know how to help? Admissions for fall are in august and the only date available for visa interview is October 4th. Is there anything that can be done or the admissions should be deferred? Someone is proposing paying an agent for a closer date.

You could apply for EA, if you haven't.
I don't know shaa my thoughts....

Niftyci:
The program start date on my I-20 is 3rd August 2023 but the class start date is 22nd August 2023 and my Visa interview is 14th August 2023. Do I need to defer attendance and request for another I-20 spring session or I'm good to go?

I think you are good to go if you can arrive ur school before 22nd...or before orientation (you didn't mention the date for orientation. This event is very important)...that is to say that you have your flight tickets money, and every necessary preparation ready at hand, so that once your visa is approved, you are traveling almost immediately

And I was told that once your start date passes, you won't be allowed into the US...except maybe your school accepted your late resumption and has given you a letter to show for it...

My thoughts shaaa..

Current27:
Yes it's required but sometimes they don't ask of it.

Okay thank you

Current27:
Yes it's required but sometimes they don't ask of it.

Okay thank you 🙏🏽

Nimmie12:
At least one booster Covid shot would suffice

Thank you for your response

AZzoe:
Hello guys...
Please is COVID vaccination required to travel? What type of vaccine is required?
Please I need response...

Thank you

Please someone should help answer... thank you 🙏🏽

Hello guys...
Please is COVID vaccination required to travel? What type of vaccine is required?
Please I need response...

Thank you

Kentsol:
Course Msc. chemistry
School Ball State university
CoA $42000
Deficit 6000
Category F1 and f2
Date 27th June 2023
Abuja Embassy
Status Approved

VO: have you traveled before
F1: no sir
VO: the same with your spouse
F1: yes sir
VO: I see you are going to ball state university, for Ms in chemistry, what do currently do
F1: currently, I work with ******** as a senior medical representative  where I used my superior product & disease state knowledge to discuss with Healthcare professionals bout clinical evidences, approved indications & products safety profits VO cuts
VO: what will this course do for you
F1: bla bla bla
VO: who is sponsoring your Deficit
F1: *************

VO: F2 how long will you be staying
F2 I will be staying for 1 month sir to support VO cut
VO types for a while then the golden word
All looks good here i will be approving your visa this paper will tell you how to pickup your passport
F1 &F2  thank you Sir.
We just want to say thank you Jesus.

Beautiful congratulations 🎉

Emmymajesty:
Please, Urgent help for response

Can I proceed to schedule appointment in Lagos when I filled ABUJA embassy in my D-160?.

Or MUST I fill another D-160 for Lagos embassy?

You can call the embassy to clarify...
Or you can retrieve your DS160...then instead of "viewing confirmation page" you "create". Your details will be retrieved. If you need to edit something you can go ahead. But you will be given a different ds160 number.

Plebes89:
Hi, gurus in the house Please help.
I got my F1 visa approved today. PhD in Economics fully funded with health insurance. (I'm 6months pregnant)
My question is will I be turned back by immigration official (POE) when I arrive because of my visible stomach. I plan on traveling next 2 weeks.
Advice Please

Beautiful congratulations....God will help and see you through 🎉🎉🙏🏽

Bleble2022:
Good afternoon all please I got this email from the embassy that I have been approved to schedule appointment.

I have logged in to the portal but I do not know how to schedule my appointment.

Can someone please help explain how I can do that. Thank you .

Blessing has been approved to schedule a Lagos - Student - F-1 visa. Please log back into your account at https://cgifederal.secure.force.com to continue scheduling.

Congratulations...I think you should click on the link they provided...or share the screenshot of the page so someone could help

plz when did you apply for the EA?

Abeg gurus in the house, plz assist one of my guy. His account just got frozen. Does the 72 hours include weekend, Saturday and Sunday? Does this affect his chance of success rate in the interview?

Thank you

Demzy4:
Lagos

Please, how I do get the reason for previous denial? It wasn't stated in the mail I got.

I really don't know...you could use instinct. Like ensure you have paid your SEVIS fee, your program start date is within 60 days...

Demzy4:
My EA was denied. The emergency request section is still available on my profile.

Does that mean I can apply again?

This is amazing....you could try. But if you want to retry, you could address the reason for the previous denial.

Please Lagos or Abuja?

Hello guys,
Please how can one change interview location on the cgi portal?
Any help you can give is really appreciated.

TEMIT0PE:
Reschedule o. Don't cancel.

Okay...Thank you for your response

Hello guys,
Pls can one use the "cancel appointment" option to reschedule may when you see a closer date Or to use the "reschedule appointment "?

Thank you

kimpoyo13:
Yes it was, my first date was Jan 2024. So I kept checking to reschedule my appointment

Okay thank you for your response

Ogundare26:
I was denied this morning do I need to get a new visa fee and sevis fee to apply again?

I think it's just new visa fee. But if your SEVIS fee is more than one year, then u can reach out to them to know if u are to renew or not.

Pls was it Lagos or Abuja?

Hello...
Please can one change interview location on the cgi portal please....if possible, how plz?
Thank you

kimpoyo13:
No I didn't put in EA, I was checking like thrice daily and luckily got my date when I checked around 4am around the first week of May

Congratulations...and all the best in your studies...

Please, for the checking, was it after ur first schedule date? Like u then continue to click on the "reschedule appointment" before u saw your June date?

yinkhar:
They haven’t gotten back since last week thursday

Ok thank you for your response...But abeg u know why?

Hello guys,
Abeg who applied for EA recently, like last week, and has received the email from the embassy?

Thank you