₦airaland Forum

googleTALK:
I'm in Nigeria, but that said, I know people that got their IW approved from the US. Have you seen anyone that got rejected solely because they were not in the country at the time of application?

Dixoxoxo:
No I am still waiting. It's odd that they haven't returned the passports at the very least. Not sure if anyone has any insight as to why there has been no passport pick up or info from the embassy since refused status for 8 business days!

Dixoxoxo:
No I am still waiting. It's odd that they haven't returned the passports at the very least. Not sure if anyone has any insight as to why there has been no passport pick up or info from the embassy since refused status for 8 business days!

Dixoxoxo:
Have they returned your passport?

Dixoxoxo:
Hey @bamystery any news yet?

AdisaMighty:
Both. Phone call first then email within 2 minutes after the call. They actually told me I would get the email immediately after and I did.

Dixoxoxo:
Omg! Why would you do that? The chances that they will request an interview is extremely high and you have just put your status in jeopardy!! I think your only saving grace would be if your visa has not yet expired that way you can come back another time for renewal.

Just thought more about it...if they hold on to your passport then it might be game over

AdisaMighty:
About a week after.

Dixoxoxo:
Hopefully we hear something soon.. mine is F1 renewal on OPT so I have to return to work!

AdisaMighty:
False!

In my case I was refused on CEAC and they called me in for an interview. My passport was not returned, I did not pay another MRV and I did not have to schedule another appointment either. I was called on phone and asked to show up a week after and they sent me an email after the call.

At the Consulate, I met more than 5 people that day with the same issue, all without their passports.

My interview questions were simple and I got approved afterwards

Refused ≠ Denied

Dixoxoxo:
Hi guys, after waiting since April 3rd my status changed to refused this afternoon. Can anyone give me any advise on how to go about this? I am guessing that I would have to go for a physical interview. If anyone can tell me the timeline it took for them to go for an interview after seeing this refused status. Did they return your passport or hold on to it? Did it take a week or two weeks? Did they call or email? Any info will be appreciated. Also submitted in Lagos.

groovychik:
For Interview Waiver, Passport was dropped at OIS Tuesday, the 8th. Thursday, 10th status showed Aporoved, 11th it showed Issued. Today was sent email for collection. Hopefully in the next 5 years, avits would have improved or been a thing of the past as it is confusing

Dixoxoxo:
Is there anyone that did dropbox or interview in Lagos this month still waiting on their passport?

AdisaMighty:
Has this happened to anyone after an IW? I have never over stayed, never committed a crime, Male so I did not have a baby or violate any rule I am aware of.

groovychik:
For IW, dates just opened up for Abuja and even Lagos.