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Good day everyone. You guys are doing a great job. Though, my question is not F1-related, I figured I might be able to get some answers here.

Please my auntie's B1/B2 visa was approved last Tuesday but she hasn't seen any updates yet on the AVITS portal to track her passport. Please, how long does it typically take to see updates after interview? She was told 5 days by the VO but now it is 9 days. Are there other ways to see this update? Thank you for your help

Thank you so much. This makes sense but do you know if anyone has done it this way? Thanks a lot

Gretmang:
AVIT cant help . They have no idea of what’s happening. This is what u do ; In the new profile, change the last digit of your passport number and proceed. It’ll allow you to proceed and book an appointment. Your appointment slip will come out with this new passport number (the one with the last digit changed), don’t fret, it’s okay, however, your DS-160 will bear the right Passport number, that’s what they’ll use to pull out ur details. Your appointment slip has no usefulness pass the AVIT security members who’ll check the slip and compare it with what they have on their system to be sure you have an appointment that day. After the security procedure, what matter is your DS-160 page , passport and i20 ( passport and i20 are the two documents the VO will collect from u)

If you don’t do this, you’ll keep getting “duplicate applicants……” even if you use 100 emails

Hello everyone. Please I am trying to help my brother with his interview appointment on AVITS website. Once I moved to the next step, I figured that I made a mistake so I canceled the form and I filled a new form. However, when I wanted to go to the next step, I was getting the error message that "Duplicate Applicant found for this user". I have raised support tickets, called AVITS support team, filled a new DS-160, tried to use another email address to open a new account but I keep getting the same error message each time. Has anyone else been in this situation? Please what do you advise? I will really appreciate your help. Thanks

idirect:
Hello People.... Any Pros and cons with applying for B1/B2 for ones dependent instead of F2 please?

Do you already have F1 visa approved? Are you in Nigeria or already in the US?

towontoprecious:
Mine is B1/B2 as well. Thank you, I will go ahead and open a support ticket as well

You should. I think, when they resolve technical issues at the highest level, they then start to address each ticket that has been raised. If you did not raise a ticket, you might not be on a queue for resolutions.

Oshynana:
How was it resolved pls. i am currently stalked here too. Thanks

So it's a B1/B2 visa category for my Mom and not F1. I opened a support ticket, explained the issue and uploaded a copy of the payment confirmation from the bank. After waiting a week or so, I just logged in one day and I saw that they moved me to the next step in the process and the payment was confirmed. Note, they didn't update the ticket that I created, they just fixed the issue and I closed the ticket.

Ayomide98:
Which embassy please?

Lagos or Abuja?

Have you been in Preapproval stage before this time?

Abuja. Never been in any pre-approval stage

Sholex96:
I’m having the same issue I made payment at first bank two weeks ago 29th of august for visa fee and when ever I impute my ammentun reference number it says bank details updated successfully but it doesn’t take me to the next step to book an appointment. I’v been stuck here for over two weeks . I sent a mail to support but no response after I created a ticket . I even tried calling but they hardly pick up calls. I’ve been to first bank 5 times on this whole issue . They said the issue is from us embassy not them .

Looks like they finally resolved my issue and the payment is accepted. Now, I have been able to book a date

Thank you so much. This is very helpful. Glad that you were able to chat with them. Please kindly drop update here when the site starts working again. I will do same. Thank you

Captainsolo:
I'm having the same problem I have paid since 3rd at first bank but then I sent and also chatted with the avits representative but said they are having issues with the website settlement base on the new migration thing and that they are 50% done that they are working on it and I should give them time so I tired inputting the the Amentum reference number from the bank then that one keeps saying bank payment updated successfully but then its acts like it going to go to the next page only to go back to repay section I hope this helps calm you a little

DanteSilva:
I'm in this same situation, I paid since Tuesday last week.

Please have you reached out to them? Any response?

Please help me here. I made payment for visa interview at a First Bank branch on Friday. According to Avits, I was supposed to go back after 24 hours to pick a date for my interview. However, every time that I go to their website to put my deposit slip number, I am getting an error message that; "Given payment receipt number doesn't exist". I have already submitted a support ticket. I am not sure when they would respond. Has anyone ever been in this situation before? How did you resolve it or what do you suggest I do? Thanks for your help

Hello everyone, it looks like the US have changed the website to book your appointment after filling DS-160 form. Can you please tell me what the new website is?

Hello guys. I am new here and will appreciate your help in answering some questions. I am mostly familiar with the US immigration stuff so please pardon my ignorance here.

1.) I want to know if IELTS is required to attend schools in Canada. Does IRCC require that every student have IELTS even if the schools you are applying to does not require it?

2.) I currently live in the US. Would there be any issue if I am sponsoring my brother who lives in Nigeria to Canada? Would be be issues relating to home-ties?

3.) I know US mostly welcome students going for STEM programs. Is that the same in Canada or does Canada not care if you are going for a non-STEM program?

PotentialNurse:
1. I can’t really answer this question explicitly, but IMO going to the embassy with either admission depends on you age(if UG) and how well you can convince the VO about the change of degree.

2. On a scale of 0-10, let’s say a 5.

3. Yes, you most certainly can and should.

4. It doesn’t matter, just make sure you indicate the denial on your ds-160 form.

I am 22. Is that too old to do a second bachelor degree or would going to the embassy with a graduate degree better?

Hello friends. I have two admissions, one is a bachelor degree in computer science and the other a master degree in computer science from different universities. My undergraduate degree in Nigeria is not in science so I am making a switch. I have the following questions and will appreciate your help.

1. Which of my admissions do you think I should go to my interview with? I was thinking of going with a masters degree but careful since my first degree here is in Art.
2. The school that gave me graduate admission waived GRE and TOEFL. How often do VOs ask for test scores?
3. Without GRE or TOEFL, can I tell the VO that they were waived because of covid since most schools did?
4. Does it matter that I have been denied a visiting visa in the past?

Good day everyone. I have a bachelor degree in Accounting with some work experience. I would like to change my career path by going for another undergraduate program in computer science in the US. Would this be a problem at the embassy? Would the fact that I am almost 40 be a problem? Thank you all

bigwizzy001:
Thanks so much for the swift reply but I believe some schools do not require GRE /TOELF or any other standardised test as a prerequisite for admission. Can't I just apply to those ones to save cost and time in as much as my CGPA of 3.16 isn't bad(as u stated above) or are there any special reasons?

That aside, I've still not understood something o. Must I take this standardized test before I can be entitled to scholarship /waiver and the likes? Please enlighten me more as I will like to get scholarship either full ride or part?
Thanks once again...

Sorry for my late response. You don't see me here often.

I think it all depends on the schools you are applying to. Most top and average schools require at least one of the tests. But that does not mean there are top schools that won't admit you without taking tests. Another reason to take the test is that it helps at the embassy.

On scholarship, most MS candidates get their assistantship after their first semester as most professors reserve those positions for PhD candidates. But the best way is to identify a professor whose research interests you, talk to him/her about your common interests and request if you can join their research group. At that point, by default, they tell you if they have assistantship for you or not.

bigwizzy001:
pls guys, I'm a graduate of computer science with 2nd class lower division (3.16).
1. Can I get a school that will accept me for masters degree in computer science?
2. Can I meet up with January intake if I start my application by the end of July?

please reply

3.16 cgpa is not bad especially when converted to a scale of 4.0. Some schools actually take 2.75/4.0, maybe you would need to do more searching.

Since you are going for masters I would suggest you take GRE and/or TOEFL/IELTS. Try and ace the 2, get good recommendations and write a good SOP. Application packages are assessed holistically.

If you should apply for spring depends on how far you are in the process. If you already took the above tests, you might give it a shot others think of another semester. Good luck

Hello guys. Please I have a couple of questions;

1. What prep material is good for SAT and/or ACT?
2. Has anyone tried Magoosh?
3. Do schools prefer SAT or ACT over another?

Thank you

LagosismyHome:
I think I seen it here that it can only be paid from Nigeria...so yes to GTB in Nigeria

Thank you

Hey guys. I am studying in the US and my parents woild like to visit me. Please I would like to know if I can pay for their visa applications from here or do they have to go pay at GTB in Nigeria?

Also, can we schedule an interview for 2 so they do it same time and place? Thank you.

Hey guys. My parents want to visit me in the US and I would like to know if I can pay for their visa applications from here or do they have to go pay at GTB in Nigeria?

Also, can we schedule an interview for 2 so they do it same time and place? Thank you.

[quote author=izzybella007 post=52661793][/quote]I will suggest you go check the requirements for admission into your program on the websites of schools you intend going. Then take GRE and TOEFL. The responsibility is yours

Bobority:
Thanks bro! Will b coming to school tomorrow... hope to see u, have a good night

You can text me whenever you have time then. I will be on campus throughout.

borie4u:
After countless messages to profs in my field I finally got a not to promising reply. My people edakun, do Allah na night school I go ooo. My English teacher for Igbo elerin no teach us well, please what does he imply by dis reply
"Thank you for your interest to work in my group. My limitation is that the large number of current students and low level of funding from the industry, hence I won't be able to provide financial support (RA). There may be opportunity for TA, but the competition is keen."

My questions are:
1.is tuition gonna be taken care of?
2. What is d cost difference between ta and ra?
Cc walspring
Imperiouxx
GboyegaD
Dot1
Msnas
Slimmy
Gunter
Lagosismyhouse
Mekurexx
In fact na everybody I call

Hi, sorry I have not been on here in a while. I remember you are going to Socorro and I have read some of the comments from our great people here on your above post and I think they've done justice to it. What I would add is that, never give up, don't take a No for an answer, keep pushing hard but not in a creepy way. Sometimes people get opportunities to work with a professor after their first semester or even in their first.

Bobority:
Hello NLs so I made it to d USA at last! d journey lasted almost a year and now we here pple! .......

I am honored to have you.

borie4u:
OK dot1. Thanks . guess u at Albuquerque. Am looking at soccoro for spring . thanks for ur response. Enjoy ur day

Socorro is a good place too, like 1 hour drive from Albuquerque, so whenever you are bored (because it's a small town) you can just drive to Abq. Cost of living in Socorro is way lower than Abq's

Bobority:
Hello Mr Imperiouxx uve got pm...
Dot1 uve also got a pm. patiently waiting for ur replies... thanks!

Responded

borie4u:
Anyone in or going to new mexico here. Wanna know how standard of living n job opportunities is like

One here sir.... Standard of living is cheap but at the expense of American luxury

imperiouxx:
My brother, hope you're enjoying NM, on the part of education at least?

After your studies, you can always move like I did.

Yes, on the part of education, it's one of the best places. I also plan moving. I am close to that now.
I go inbox you

Bobority:
no p bro but i b babe sha...kindly check ur mail, thanks!

I replied already. Please check your mail.

Bobority:
no p bro but i b babe sha...kindly check ur mail, thanks!

Babe, wasere, let's roll then lol