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officialchikzy0:
hello Efetobore you seem to be experienced in this travelling journey... I would like to have a word with you if you don't mind

Omiterionimi:
I recently received my admission and GA from my graduate program and wanted to know if there’s any mock interview groups that I could be added to. I am waiting on my I-20 from my school but wanted to prepare for the interview while I am waiting. Would appreciate anyone’s help

charlesizi101:
i need an advise, my interview date is 18th july but my concern is i got admitted for an MBA program in ESU i had my Bsc since 2010, and am over 40yrs of age, what are the red flags i might encounter?

Timi3272:
Thank you for your review. Kindly assess the correction.

I WAS DENIED UNDER INA 214(B), WHICH WAS BEST KNOWN TO THE CONSULAR OFFICER, BUT MY CURRENT REAPPLICATION FOLLOWS THE IMPROVEMENT GUIDELINES OUTLINED UNDER THE SAME INA 214(B).

The above 👆 is your best answer. Brevity is the soul of wit.


***
Then if the Visa officer asked : How did your current re-application follows the improvement guidelines or how has it improved your status ?

** Then he has given you the opportunity to narrate your story as indicated below ; 👍

I HAD A DEFICIT OF $25,000 IN MY LAST APPLICATION, BUT I HAVE NOW BEEN AWARDED A GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP AT ****COVERING FULL TUITION AND AN ****ANNUAL STIPEND. MY REMAINING DEFICIT OF $4,551 WILL BE COVERED BY MY FATHER. THIS OPPORTUNITY BECAME POSSIBLE AFTER I COMPLETED A TWO-SEMESTER PROGRAM IN*******, WHERE I TOOK RELEVANT PREREQUISITE COURSES. THAT ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE STRENGTHENED MY PROFILE AND HELPED ME SUCCEED IN THE COMPETITIVE ASSISTANTSHIP SELECTION PROCESS INVOLVING INTERVIEWS AND ACADEMIC REVIEW.

Ashleydolls:
Hello Efe. Trust you are fine. Thank you for the help so far.

I have done this, it’s been over a week, I haven’t gotten any response from them, and the status is still the same. I’m stuck in the pre approval point. It’s been over two months. I’m so frustrated right now. I don’t know what to do.

I should mention I re-sent the mail to them day before yesterday, but it’s still the same.

Timi3272:
Hello family,
I need your assistance on how to package my case.

First US trial 2024- Master COA: 50k (24k scholarship)
Result: Denied (Nigeria Embassy)
I traveled out of the country to start a 2yr Master(Europe) and later got a US Fall Master admission(2025) + GTA(Tuition waiver+stipend); 4k Deficit

So the situation now is I am done with the 1st year of the Master in Europe but I want to go for this new US Master admission.
NB: The programs are all similar

Kindly scrutinize my packaged response on my DS160 for these prompts

1. Reason for Refusal:

I was denied an F-1 visa on ***2024 under section 214(b) because I couldn’t demonstrate sufficient funding due to a $25,000 deficit. Since then, I have been awarded a Graduate Assistantship at ****Uni covering full tuition and *****annual stipend. My funding deficit is now $4,551, which will be fully covered by my Father. This opportunity became possible after I enrolled in a one-year Postgraduate program in *****. That academic progress strengthened my profile and helped me secure the assistantship through a competitive interview and academic review process

2. Current employment/Training
Should I fill it as ‘Education’ and enter the institution I just completed the first year master
OR fill ‘Unemployed’ describing my current situation that I just finished OR fill an employment in Nigeria.

3. Person paying for trip: ‘School’ or ‘Other Person’

Thank you as you reply and success in your endeavors.

Baller234:
Hey All,

Just received my I-20 (fully funded athletic scholarship). I am in the process of completing the DS-160 and Visa Appointment. I have a few questions
1. With the ongoing issues, has anyone been lucky to book a slot lately?
2. Is there a preference/availability of more slots between Abuja and Lagos?

Thanks all!

ugorjimicheal:
Guys, I'm trying to create a profile on AVITs now, and I saw this prompt...

Quick question for anyone who's been through this process or understands how it works. I’m a bit confused about the DS-160 and interview appointment rules.

I’ve already submitted my DS-160 and I’m about to create my profile on the AVITS portal to schedule an interview. But here’s my concern:

If I don’t find an appointment date that allows me to interview on time for Fall 2025, I may have to defer my admission. In that case, I would need to update my DS-160 details (like my new program start date).

But I’ve read that once your DS-160 is submitted, you can’t edit it, and the image attached clearly states that you cannot show up to the interview with a different DS-160 barcode than the one used when scheduling.

So my questions are:
1️⃣ If I defer my admission and need to update my DS-160, do I have to create a completely new DS-160?
2️⃣ If I create a new DS-160 with a new barcode, does that mean I have to pay the visa fee all over again? Or can I transfer the existing MRV fee to the new DS-160?

I’d really appreciate clarity on this before I proceed.

preetyslim:
Am I the only one seeing this? The Avits website is currently under maintenance.i hope appointment dates are available after this upgrade.

CultureSmart:
[Please, is there anyone who can connect me to a group or someone who can help me practice/mock for an F1 student visa interview? quote author=Efetobore1980 post=135860908]


@OlaSammie.
@BrighterSyde asked the question you quoted last year 2014. I wonder why answering him today 😎

▪︎ Anyways Seamlessvisa does not focus only on U.S. visas, they are giving visa services and clues to UK, and few other countries.

** As at today. Nairaland F1 student visa and B1/B2 sections gives the best practical visa processing clues, mock trainings (possible questions & answers and other empirical U.S visa informations related to Africans than majority of those external websites.

Note: I am not underestimating Seamlessvisa, but the best place to aquire 1st-class practical U.S visa informations for Africans (esp Nigerians ) is here on Nairaland. 👍

Timilegoo00:
No, the person is my father but I'm in his papers as his son same names but different surnames and existing surname is practically on all my documents.

Timilegoo00:
Please if one has a parent in the US and has you as a dependent under his own surname but you the dependent has a different surname, must the surname be changed to match with the parents surname before proceeding on any US application like on student visa ?

Lee310:
Thanks for your input Efe… By any chance, do you have schools that you can recommend in the DMV area ?

Lekan2348:
there is no need to fill another one. it is not even likely that the visa officer will bring it up but if he or she does then simply state that you can easily make adjustments because of your visa unavailability.

Jane8999:
Please I was lucky to get a visa appointment of 11th of July but when I was filling my ds160 I put 15th of July as my intended travel date

Is there a need to fill another ds160 and change the intended travel date

Lee310:
It’s good to ask questions and thank you for your input. I really don’t have any teaching experience and no publications but I love to research. It’s makes me feel good. I would look into your options and then as well look into MBA but I feel because I have master degree already moving forward with PhD makes more sense. I’m very much open and ready for your advice. Thank you.

Thanks to Efe as well and everyone for their support and advice

Janet04:
Someone please help me. Since May till now, I have not been able to schedule an appointment. No date is showing

I have done everything, filled DS-160, paid for SEVIS fee and received my I-20.

OlaSammie:
Yes. You can practice for US interview using FiBi AI. Google 'FiBi AI by seamlessvisa'

Lee310:
Hey guys I have a masters degree in business and I would love to do my PhD. I don’t have gre or gmat and I’m not ready to write it. Is it a requirement that I have to use for my application or it can be waived? My post secondary school results are not that fantastic as I was an average student. I need your advice please. Thank you.

preetyslim:
The Avits website does not navigate beyond June. I can’t click on other months to check for availability of new appointments. I have been monitoring the website since I applied.

preetyslim:
Hi Efe, there are still no dates available for visa appointments in both Abuja and Lagos and my school resumption date is fast approaching. Please is it okay or possible to buy an appointment date from all these travel agents/ companies? I heard it’s quite expensive.

aramide000:
hi Efetobore so I already applied before the whole pausing of apointments and checking to see if there are possible dates, its showing pending appointment request on my dashboard

Spiceyspicey:
Good morning Efetobore
Thank you so much for your response

I tried creating another account they said user exists with same email.
Do I have to use a different email

Spiceyspicey:
Hi everyone


Do I need to create a new AVITS account to book an appointment in another country or I can use my account still and just change the location

Poormanpikin:
I read on various websites that social media handles are now required for F1 visa applicants to be disclosed to the consulate for verification. My questions are:

1. What specific social media handles are requested?
2. Do they demand to see only public posts and activities or also private chats?
3. If someone deletes posts, could it raise suspicions during the verification process?
4. If I have multiple accounts on the same platform (e.g., Facebook) with the same name, will the consulate be able to track all of them or just the one I submitted?

Thank you for your assistance.

Wealthypips:
I understand you sir, but thinking about it why would they push people in canceling to create new after making payment if they are sure it won’t work but lead to another payment…they must have worked on it to say something like that. I have sent email out to the mail for support I got on here and hoping to get a response soon but still since I’m not the only one with similar issue, I hope I can get a response from Whoever has gotten their sorted. I can’t bear paying another 2 new payments for me and my wife

AdisaMighty:
I will still advise them to follow your advice to be double sure. But please see the email I got from LagosNIV in April.

Wealthypips:
Hello ya’ll I have made payment since feb12 and I want to confirm if anyone has had this similar issues and got it resolved. My payment shows it’s valid but it’s not letting me confirm it but they asked me to cancel and restart a new one that it will automatically detect the payment. Is it safe to do that pls cos I don’t want to forfeit the large sum I paid for my wife and myself.

Alvinaknight:
This is very untrue. The embassy looks at your ds160 when it is time for the interview. They don’t need your ds160 before your interview day ( although it is better to submit your ds160 before scheduling your visa but you don’t necessarily have to, especially if you still have some editing to do). Just make sure you submit the ds160 at least 2-3 business days before the interview. The reason why you can’t see dates right now is because there are no dates.

Teledom1:
So, in summary, you must submit DS 160 before you are able to see an available interview appointment slot ? I thought some people said it didn’t matter in that the availability of slot is a global issue