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InvestorHalal:
No development. I would advise you defer your admission.

The issue here is an F2 visa (three dependents), whose husband is already in the US serving in the interest of the US nation (don't mind my jokes here ). Will the consular officer pity them in this scenario? The interview was scheduled for January 6th. It was rescheduled to the 26th of January. Perhaps it would be best to reschedule for August, as there is currently no development regarding the ban.

Taal17:
Reschedule your date till after June 2026.

Ban is still in effect for F1 applicants

OyoTunjiUSA:
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* People should be very very careful in joining any WhatsApp Group
that is not officially authorized by the mods/admin of this thread.

1. This particular open forum is the best repository of information , about any F1 VISA questions or query any applicant could be seeking answers for . The payment and appointment situation on AVITS, is understandable, and does not warrant any escalation or exaggeration.

2. Mind you, there is no group, organization, forum or even a law court that can change or overturn USA embassy VISA policies or timeline. You cannot win them , because they are never at fault in VISA policy and procedures.

3. Be warned ! WhatsApp group can easily be manipulated. Don't join any group whatsoever that is not officially announced by the admin.

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OyoTunjiUSA:
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1. Normally he should use his Nigeria address and phone number as well as official email in contact information. He may then use the 3rd country address as a mailing address or work address. DS-160 is a delicate form so, i don't like giving opinion if I don't know the application background. I answered reluctantly, so you won't think one is a braggart.

PS: The applicant can use all Nigeria addresses and contact information. F1 VISA applicants are free to apply from any country, but they should be ready to give concrete reasons, if a consular throws the jab.

PS: Besides, the applicant is presenting a Nigerian passport, so the hiding game should be minimal. They knows you are a Nigerian, from Nigeria.


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OyoTunjiUSA:
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1. I saw this initially but avoided it for the general public to answer . You are taking me out of the original issues into DS-160. Trow the question to the public. It's a piece of cake.

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crowndb:
Hi OyoTunjiUSA
please can you advise me on this because he is yet to submit it finally.

Thank you so much for the guidance. i truly appreciate.

Though i just advised him to fill a new Ds-160 and also include the phone number of the country that was used as well as his naija phone number too to make every correspond with that on his passport . Though i told him that so that he can as well add both his Nigeria address as his primary address since the young man also used his own address in the country as the applicant address. So i advised him to also add the address of the country as his secondary address . Please i hope i am in order?.. Thanks 🙏

OyoTunjiUSA:
Hey 🤠

@Ayomide98 has given you the clear answer but let me clear your mind.

1. Your younger bro is being fidgety because he has applied from a
3rd country which is code name " Forum Shopping" That is a situation where you go to another country in applying for a US VISA, in order to have advantage or thinking that you will have VISA advantages etc.

2. Fortunately for your brother, all F1-VISA applicants have been given the free opportunity to apply in any 3rd country , if there is no interview appointment or opportunity to schedule an appointment in their original countries.
However, your brother should be ready to give a concrete reasons for applying in a 3rd country to the consular, especially if the consular is a disciplinarian.

PS: Your bro should just be honest and tell the consular the truth, ie i felt i won't be able to secure appointment on time if i had applied from my country because of the comments i read online, and i do not want to forfeit my admission etc.

PS: The only information available , and taken serious by the USA embassy is what you have inputted in your DS-160. Therefore, forget about the phone number used during the MRV payment.


Best Wishes 🙏

Ayomide98:
I don’t think it should affect, just make sure you have close contact with the person who used his phone number on the payment.

It could be assumed that you have multiple numbers.

But hope the number used wasn’t a US own?

OyoTunjiUSA:
Hey 🤠

1. Consular officers are aware of the current issues , in which the profile update is not yet available on AVITS. Therefore, your only excuse is " unavailability of profile update on the new platform, and few of your personal information have changed.

2. Attend your interview ONLY with the New Form-120. The previous one is useless, as it has been cancelled over there (by your host-school in the USA) , despite the fact that you are still keeping it with you .


Best Wishes 🙏

OyoTunjiUSA:
Hey 🤠

1. The new website does not have "Profile Update " yet, so there is no option to update your DS-160 for now. Fill another DS-160 and attend your interview with both old and new DS-160s on the day of your visa appointment.

2. If you have not submitted your previous DS-160 finally and you still have access to open it, you can update it to your new status and submit appropriately. If you start from the first page, you can start saving the pages as you want , otherwise, fill another DS-160 entirely. DS-160 can be filled as many times as you want.

Best Wishes 🙏