Congratulations darl. pls how can i get a drop box appointment dates. No date for a month now. Is there a group page monitoring it. Are the dates released small small. Thank u

They dont want to hear you have family in the US. In addition the way your family migrated from school is wat they frown at. They want students to cine back to their home country.

Calebohilebo:

Please expert in the house help me check my transcript

So sorry for all you have passed tru. I had my 3kids in d US. Email me so we can talk. Its quiet complicated. Your sponsor is a red flag

Mofeife:
Good day everyone, I was denied an f1 last week. I really want to try again but my case is a lill different from others on the thread of experiences here.

I had once(6yrs ago) been to Texas on b1/b2, I delivered my twins children there(all bills paid and left within 4months, so I didn't overstay), my hubby (got his visa 6months after I returned)in his 1st attempt to travel was denied entry and visa cancelled(same week Trump was sworn in). Three month after his cancellation, I applied for my daughter's b1/b2 and renewed my expired visa(draw box era). Five months(2019) to expiring I attempted to travel with all my children but we were denied board(on connection flight to US) after a stop over at Dubai- Emirates flights. So I stayed away from anything US until recently when I got admission to a college in Texas still. Details on I-20:
Total cost for 2 yrs- $10,000
Sponsor- family friend

Interview experience:
V.O - Good morning
Me- Good morning
V.O- pass documents
Me- here
V.O- What's your present qualification
Me- Masters in business administration
V.O- what are you going to study now
Me- Associate degree in Physical Therapy
V.O- more like you changing your career path
Me- Exactly
V.O- why?
Me- after covid, work experience has been changed and no longer deriving any satisfaction in my job, so I resigned and started a business of mine which is registered and striving good. Meanwhile, I had 2 business ideas and this course is to help me kick on the 2nd which is to set up a rehab center.

V.O- why the school?
Me: affordable and small class size which will foster personal attention.

V.O- who's your sponsor?
Me- myself and Mrs...who is a psychiatrist nurse practitioner in... In Texas.
V.O- and she is your friend?(although I didn't hear dat right and just assumed that was what he intended).
Me: Yes.
V.O: I'm sorry u are not qualified.....
Me- thank you.

Kindly advise if anything looks wrong with this. Meanwhile, I have another reason (health on my citizen son) to apply for b1/b2, can I apply for that immediately?

I do not intend to give up on my f1 too, since I can't get another emergency appointment (although I haven't tried) what can I do to keep my admission intact?
Pls you advice is needed as I'm on the system to hit another DS 160.

U did nothing wrong. D VO was looking out for close ties in nigeria like your wife and kids so u will come back

quote author=Bookolla post=108129982]I was efused F1 visa today, can anyone in d house tell me what I did wrong. Firstly on my 1-120, I started I did masters. this was what she asked me
Me: Good afternoon

VO: Good morning, pass me your i-20 and passport

VO: Where are you going to?

Me: I am going to Ball state university,for my MBA in Business adim with concentration in Business analysis

VO: What do you do

Me: I am a project Manager

VO: what is highest level of education

Me: Masters

VO: when did u gain dis
Me: last year

VO: Who is your sponsor

Me: My uncle

VO:What does he do?

Me: he owns a Fintech company
VO: Are u married
Me : No

VO: Do you have kids
Me: No

VO: Do you have any travel history
Me: Yes

VO: Sorry bla bla bla and hands me a green paper.
Me: (dumbfounded)

[/quote]

Add ASUU strike due to non payment of lectures by d govt and admission backlog This reason is a condition out of your control.

quote author=Lustre23 post=108124509]Good evening everyone please a friend was told to write a lspse letter. It's the last stage for her admission decision
She plans to go for nursing
Kindly help vent this and point out any necessary additions or subtraction thanks


I am writing to bring to your notice about my 3-year lapse period after my graduation from high school. I graduated high school in the year 2018 and I decided it would be in my best interest to learn a skill or work and raise funds for myself right before I further my education.

After a month at home, I enrolled at Spring Computer Institute, Ughelli where I took classes on Microsoft office and Corel Draw. I had to stop my classes early 2019 to take care of my dad. He had an accident and I was always at the hospital with him. I started developing an interest in nursing during my time with him at the hospital because of the way the nurses handled the patients and responded to them. By the time he was discharged, I was already certain I would love to pursue nursing as a career choice.

2020 came with the COVID virus and we officially went into lockdown. But during the lockdown, I picked up and interest in baking and started learning while at home.

The new year brought us out of lockdown where I had to wait for the next academic session before applying for a university. I do hope this letter is able to pass across the reasons for the lapse in my education.[/quote]

So sorry for d delay. Try again ok. I feel wat went wrong was not declaring your husb's tie wit d US.You didnt fill or tell d VO that your husband is a canadian citizen but they have the information in their system esp because he works in d US. Once you filled his name in the ds 160, his information will pop out on their system. Thats y d VO asked u the unique question. Is your husb a Nigerian citizen? They feel you have close ties in d US and u r hiding it. Next time, pls say he has dual citizenship. Thank u.

quote author=Phenomenalmau post=108123566]Visa denied yesterday at Abuja embassy
$27,000
No funding
Ms comp and info science
Me: Goodmorning
Vo: pass your documents please
Me: I passed and said Good morning again with full smile
Vo: oh good morning
Me: how’re you doing today?
Vo: I’m fine thank you and you?
Me: I’m doing great
Vo: you’re going to the uni of Arkansas for ms in computer and info science?
Me: yes sir
Vo: have you travelled out of Nigeria before?
Me: No I’ve not had any reason to travel
Vo: are you married?
Me: yes I’m married
Vo: with children
Me: not yet sir
Vo: does your husband stay in Nigeria
Me: yes we stay together here in Nigeria
Vo: why did you choose this course?
Me: I told him from my experience working with xyz nig Ltd over the years, I realized the importance of information system and this course will enable me advance from being a data analyst to becoming a data specialist equipping me with the advance knowledge and skills in my area of specialization
Vo: is your husband a citizen of Nigeria?
Me: yes he is a citizen of Nigeria(tho I didn’t tell the v.o nor fill in my ds160 that my husband is a Canadian permanent resident who travels to the US to work sometimes as required by his Canadian job by road and comes back same day)
Vo: have you been denied any us visa before?
Me: I was denied a b1/b2 visa in 2017 for my ex husband’s daughter’s graduation
Vo: have you travelled out of Nigeria before?
Me: in my mind this question again? No I haven’t
Vo: sorry you’re not qualified this time bla bla
**Please where did I go wrong?**[/quote]

Fall starts August.

lokoventurex1:
Hello good people,

I have sent a deferral message to my school to defer my admission to the next admission window. They have now replied me to choose my preferred deferral term. I don't want to stress them again. My initial resumption date is Spring semester which commences January 18th, but am not mentally ready to face the visa interview stunts.

I'm now considering Fall semester. What month does fall semester commences. This will help me to re-adjust my schedules ane map out things before time.

I need to reply my school now abeg..

Kindly add me as well. 08177921909

JamesNneoma:



please add me to the whasaApp group. Here is m number, 08130158654. Thanks

Hi i think you still have enough time. So submit your proof of funds and get your i20, soft copy i20. Pay your sevis. Pay 4 your visa appointment and send a mail to the surge email. It will take about 5days to get everytin in place. U will do ur interview in dec. Unless u r not ready mentally to go in jan. Then u can defer your admission. Cheers

lokoventurex1:
Good evening good people.

Please I need our advice on how to go about my situation. I've just been admitted into University of Arkansas Little Rock for Masters of Business Administration with concentration in Accounting.

I actually just got the admission some few days ago for 2022 Spring Semester. So I decided to confirm when my classes would starts. I was told Spring Semester commences January 18, 2022.

The notice is to short for me. I've read here many times how it takes forever for visa appointment be made possible.

Is it ideal for me to defer the admission to a later admission window or I go ahead with it ?

If I would need defer it, is it okay as well to submit my POF in order to get the I-20 form so as to secure the admission?

Our suggestions will do me a lot of good and I'll appreciate...

Congratulations. I recieve this type of goodnews. Does this come with accomodation. If it doesn't, you may need to show funds for one year accomodation. 2-3bedroom house becos your fam is 4people in number. Plus You can also keep upkeep of 30k a year for your kids and wife assuming the stipends is for your own upkeep. Thats wat i think. About immunisation, check with the school your kids will attend. U can email them. Then your skol should have provided u wit d impt immunisation. My skol provided it and put a hold on registration till u submit your immunisation records. Takia

adeheritage:
Hello Everyone,

I have read up some comments here but will really appreciate some guidance as to how to navigate the rest of the process...


Some weeks ago, I got a Ph.D. admission, it was recently followed by a GTA interview,

some days ago, I got an email that I have been selected; tuition waiver + $ 1,995 monthly stipends.


However, my spouse and two kids are supposed to accompany me.


what range amounts (In Naira) should I show in the statement of account to avoid glitches?

what vaccinations are we supposed to get?


any other information, I will really appreciate.
Thanks in anticipation

I was denied visa in sept 2021. Wen i clicked denied visa within 2months. I got sept 2022 and I do not qualify for emergency appointment date. So I waited to fall into the regular category. Paid anoda visa fee. I got a date b4 my skol resumes in spring 2022. So consider this option. Cheers

Benswagg04:
For those of us who have denied expedited appointment in Abuja back to back

Keep checking esp in d midnite wit prayers. Alternatively switch from lag to abj.

hardeyswaggz:
My Emergency appointment has been approved according to the mail they sent this afternoon.

On the mail, I was instructed click on reschedule appointment but what I saw there was "there are currently no appointments available"

what do I do?

Maybe they want to confirm from your school if you got funding. And confirm if he sis works where u mentioned. From d email they send to you. U will be able 2 knw wat they want. U will get d visa. No worries

Heya93:
Hi Nairalanders,
I v been following this page, and it was indeed helpful in my preparation for F1 visa interview, which held just some hours ago. However, I have an issue, which I wish to know if anyone has encountered.

I was served a yellow paper, instead of white or blue. The section ticked by the VO reads "your application requires administrative processing. You will be sent supplementary questions by email. Please complete the form and return to ...@state.gov".

Please, what does this mean? Do I still have a chance? Or is it a denial?

My conditions:
I'm going for a funded PhD program with a deficit if $2600, which my sister will be taking care of. For the interview, the transcript is as follows:

Vo: good morning and please pass me your passport and i-20.

Me: good morning (passes the docs).

Vo: I can see you are going to xx school.

Me: yes sir.

Vo: why xx?
Me: because I found a faculty, Dr. ... who does whose research is perfect in line with mine. Dr. .... (I explained further his research work).

Vo: (nodes) what's your plan after studies?
Me: I will return to Nigeria to take up a job in a research institute, where I ll utilize my accumulated knowledge in solving Nigeria's energy problem.

Vo: (nodes and started typing) i can see your sister will sponsor the deficit.

Me: yes sir.

Vo: what does she do?
Me: she works with Bleep company.
Vo: (nodes, brought out a yellow paper and tucked on it) your visa application cannot be concluded kow. We will send you a mail inq couple of days requesting additional info. Quickly reply to the mail, we will get back to you.

Me: thank you sir.

Please, where could the 'coma' originate from?

Hi dear, u mentioned that your emergency appointment date was approved recently. Pls Were u denied visa in the last 6months?

HDwayne:
Please can you help with an Emergency appointment request letter sample ? I’d appreciate if you can help sir/Ma..

On your ds 160, u have to indicate that u have been refused visa. Wait till Nov b4 applying 4 an appointment date so u will join d regular visa appointment. Once u click refused visa in d last 2months. U won't see any date for 2022. It will b 2023. Also note that u will only be eligible for an emergency appointment date from March 2022. So if u don't see a date b4 spring resumption. Then use emergency appointment by March to get a date b4 fall 2022 resumption

Femotech123:
Hello my people. I was denial visa in September 2021 and I’m trying to reapply now paid my visa fee already but At the place on the ds160 that says have you been refused visa before should I click on No/YES since I will indicate that on my CGI that previously refused before I book appointment. Thanks for the response

Select visa interview date

Chimdy2015:

The left side... provide feedback

The left side... provide feedback

olaadesie:

Please where can I find the feedback link on the page, thanks

Use the feedback option to explain your mistake. It happened to me and they understood and attended to me.

olaadesie:
Please I need help, while filling for emergency request. I made a mistake at the reason for emergency, I chose ESTA denied instead of student and exchange. Please I need urgent response on this please what can I do?

No

HazelCanny:
Hello house..
Can the same VO who denied you previously interview you again?

Sorry about the visa denial. It's very painful esp with the money invested. We didn't see your transcript. But I will suggest u defer your admission to fall. Then apply 4 a visa appointment in Jan 2nd, 2months after u were denied a visa. That way u will fall into the regular category and u will likely get a date b4 july for your 2nd attempt. Keep reading up on nairaland and learn more. Cheers

Wowww congratulations dear. How did u get a date immed after being denied a visa. I tried to get a date after I was denied in sept 10th 2021. I was given sept 2022. Thank u

queenette209:
Pls kindly add me 08108150841
Thanks.

Pls add me 08177921909

Does a degree in nursing guarantee F1 visa?

Her chance of securing F1 visa is contingent on the quality of her application - the school she gains admission in , proofs of funds, and how she's able to decrypt all these info when in front of the VO.

Though I would have adviced she went for nursing. But then let her try for the F1.

If she had good grades as you said, let her take sat[/quote]

ayotunde005:
.Status: Visa Denied
Location: Abuja.
Teaching Assistant with Tuition waiver and stipend.
Deficit: 9k.

People of God, I didn't want to post anything about this very weird experience of mine initially but I thought Bleep it, just share it with these people, they've been good to you. They can learn ( or unlearn as the case may be). So here goes the event:

The VO: Next
Me: I walked up to him. He even greeted me first and I responded appropriately.
VO: Please pass your documents and passport
(I forwarded them to him)
VO: He starts typing. He typed and typed and typed and typed.
Me: I waited patiently initially but then after 30 seconds of typing without any verbal interaction I started some shifting movements to get his attention.
VO: So I can see here you have a graduate assistantship award.
Me: Yes, but it's actually a Teaching Assistantship that comes with... (VO cuts me here)
VO: It's OK and continues typing.
Me: At this point I was getting worried. In my mind I was begging him : please ask me something, anything.. Pleaseeee. I have waited 3 months to secure this date.. Please look at meeeeee. (Crying inside)
VO: (Coughs) Unfortunately at this time you're not eligible for a visa but you may apply at a later date. ( passes the dreaded blue paper)

People of God, I was stunned. Like am I dreaming? What just happened. All my mock interview preparations and sleepless nights wasted.

Let me give you all the background. My school resumed classes for fall on August 23. I told the school I couldn't secure a date o, that I want to defer to January 2022. The school say I should calm down, they will allow all international students to resume late until September 20. As a proof of that extension, the school issued me a new i20 with this new information written in all CAPS in the remark section of the i20: ​"WE WILL ALLOW THIS STUDENT RESUME LATE UP TO SEPTEMBER 20" .
In addition, they also issued me a letter to present at the embassy and at point of entry into the United States.
But as you can all see, I didn't say pim at the embassy today. I have not fully comprehended this experience.

Moral lesson: No matter how qualified you think you are or how packaged your documents are or how sharpened your tongue is, pray for good luck�. I was very very unlucky today but I still thank God.

So sorry. I was denied too. D VO started with asking questions about my last trip to the US. Have u been to the US b4? I said yes. When and how long did u stay? Wat did u go 2 do. I told him i went in 2019 to have my baby & stayed 2months. (NB- I cant tell lies its i my records). He asked where i stayed. I said i rented an apartment. He asked if i have other kids. I said yes. He said and all were born in the US. I said yes.
Then he remembered i came for F1 visa. Took my i20 asked who are my sponsors and what they do. I said my mum is a guidance consellor and my husb is a manager in oil and gas and i work in a multinational daily company. He asked for account statement. I gave him one with my husb and i's US joint acct and mums acct. He said how did u open a US acct. I said we travel often. Who is in d US. I said nobody. He said i thought you said your mum is in d US. I said no. He said by US laws u r not allowed to have this type of visa. Read the blue paper 4 more informatn. No questns about my skol or course

AllureI:
Congratulations on your approval! Please share your transcript.

From akure If yes i forgot to get your number. We met at the embassey

MisterBeryl:
Good afternoon everyone,

I was denied visa in August, I had to defer to Spring and I just got my updated form I-20. I tried reapplying for a date last night, and was told that there was no date available in Abuja. Before trying to pick a date, there was a place where I was asked if I have been denied within the past 2 months, which I selected. Could that be the reason why I could not pick a date? Or who else is experiencing the same thing?

Yes. You need to wait after 2months before reapplying