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Travel › Re: Living In The USA - Life Of An Immigrant Part 1 by EstherOA: 8:54pm On Jan 25, 2023

Hello F1 students or J1 students in USA who is looking to file their tax return for 2022. Kindly message me, just to be more clear I use TurboTax to file and I don't charge much. Thanks

Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by EstherOA: 4:24pm On Jan 07, 2023

NightCyrax:
I am so sorry for this. You have a nice profile, honestly. It shows you prepared well and knew your onion. Don't be swayed. You're surely getting it in your next attempt.

Yes I'm certain. Thank you!!!!

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Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by EstherOA: 1:33pm On Jan 05, 2023

Kingju:
Sorry, sometimes it happens, reprepare and give it a try again.

First possible error, you're switching from Biotechnology to Management, the two courses don't really match, your current work field is off what you studied, also I don't think you gave her reason as to why you decided to switch. Another is, I don't think you should bother yourself with telling her what you graduated with, since she didn't directly ask for that.

I disagree with this feedback. But thanks
Second possible error, the finialcial part I feel the answer is a bit vaporized, you should have included some possible figures and expand your reply.

I might be wrong sha, but if I ever get rejected, I will ask the VO why I was rejected before leaving.

Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by EstherOA: 10:02pm On Jan 04, 2023

Visa Denied
Today January 4th,2023.
COA: $21,012
Scholarship: $3,000
MBA management

VO: Goodmorning
Me: Goodmorning. Happy new year.
VO: Thanks
VO: What did you study for your undergrad?
Me: Biotechnology and I graduated with a second class upper honors.
VO: What do you currently do?
Me: I currently work as the managing director at (mentioned it). It's a family company and a business that deals with importation and wholesaling of different collectibles such as designer wears from turkey, provisions, cosmetics and furnitures. We operate in 3 branches across Nigeria. My duties entails overseeing all activities that goes on in the business. I identify and direct the implementation of business strategy such as branding, marketing and customer feedbacks making sure they are effective and efficient. I also manage the relationship and links we have created with other associates such as the suppliers, distributors, retailers and wholesalers for continuous return and profit in the business. I'm charge of leading, motivating and guiding the sales representatives and mangers across all branches. One of the essence of this MBA is to to acquire more theoretical business and leadership skills, knowledge and techniques to level up my performance at the business to drive us more growth, visibility and profitability. MBA will provide me with the guidance into leading and directing the business goals.
VO: Have you travelled out of Nigeria ?
Me: Yes, United State of America for vacation in 2017 and exchange visitors program in 2018 & 2019.
VO: Any other country aside USA?
Me: Yes, Benin Republic
VO: Typed for a long time.......
VO: How do you intend to pay for your school?
Me: My mother will be sponsoring me, she has demonstrated she is financially capable to fund my education to the university before I was issued the I-20. She works as a procurement manager at .... oil&gas and her duties entails ... (I listed them) in additional to that, she's is also the general financial manager at the procurement department. My mom is also the CEO and founder of ....(called the company name)., where I currently work as the MD. Like I stated initially the business deals with the importation and wholesaling of designer wears from turkey & UK, provisions, cosmetics and other home items such as furnitures. She operates in 3 branches which are on the mainland(ojo) and island(balogun market) here in Lagos and also a branch in wuse market Abuja. She owns a supermarket, cosmetics store and 4 double store boutique across all branches. Combining both she makes 140million annually.
VO: Gave a long glance at my I-20
VO: sorry we won't be approving you today

On my I-20 the school stated I am required to come for orientation by 7th.
Since visa processing would take more than that, I believe that's what gave me this refusal. They probably concluded I won't meet up as the school required.

Kindly give in your feedbacks. Thanks

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Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by EstherOA: 9:26pm On Jan 04, 2023

EbenezerAyomide:
What of the second question?
What's the perfect answer i can give for this?

my visa interview date is on January 11th while school start date is on jan 9th,please,what perfect answer can I say inorder to escape the questions in this part?
Much thanks in anticipation everyone �

Your start date being earlier than your appointment date will/can get you denied tho. Talking from experience. Ask for extension letter from your school.

Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by EstherOA: 8:52pm On Dec 23, 2022

Idaytesj29:
I actually registered to see if I can use it. I am still awaiting my admission letter. What I discover is that a dollar is 750 naira on the platform.
I am trying to see if I can pay through bank like GTB it will be more pocket friendly 450 naira to a dollar. My opinion. I am yet to try it.

Alright thanks

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Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by EstherOA: 8:12pm On Dec 23, 2022

Idaytesj29:
You are welcome

Hi, have you been able to pay for your sevis with this suggested method(pay4Me)?. I want use it as well. If so, please how long did it take for them to confirm payment.

Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by EstherOA: 8:10pm On Dec 23, 2022

Noraht:
Please i have a question. When scheduling your visa appointment, the part where you had to write your first and last name, did you include your middle name as well?? They requested for just first and last name, but after i submitted and just randomly went to check my profile, i saw i was supposed to add the middle name as well.. please let me know if you did

Personally I always write my full names in every form or application. I believe I did same here aswell.

Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by EstherOA: 7:19pm On Dec 23, 2022

Danielaladejobi:
How much does it cost for you to apply for an emergency interview?

cost? There is no extra fee to apply or request for emergency appointment, to the best of my knowledge.

Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by EstherOA: 11:51am On Dec 23, 2022

slimmy2005:
Nice. All the best in your interview.

Thanks

Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by EstherOA: 11:48am On Dec 23, 2022

ghettonews:
Hello which uni Ohio, mine is Akron university

Tiffin University

Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by EstherOA: 2:36am On Dec 23, 2022

slimmy2005:
which state are you heading to?

I haven't done my visa interview yet. But if approved I'll be heading to Ohio.

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Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by EstherOA: 2:24am On Dec 23, 2022

Noble2019:
Please guys, can I apply for emergency visa now because my resumption date is January 9th. Please advise me.

YES! I have same resumption and my emergency recently got approved. For an earlier date in January. Apply now!

Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by EstherOA: 9:00am On Dec 21, 2022

seansifo:
I don't think so. Mske sure you let the vo know that you've made your plans and all you need left is your visa and your sure of entering the US before your start date.

You may as well write to your school if you could get at least an extension letter. If positive, then take the letter long to your interview.

Lastly, I would like to know when you applied for the EA and when was it approved and the location as well (Abuja or Lagos)

Thanks so much. I applied December 2nd and I got approved December 6th. Lagos state.

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Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by EstherOA: 1:39am On Dec 21, 2022

Hi guys,
I have a question I recently got admission for spring. Resumption January 9th. My EA was also approved which got date for January 3rd. I will like to know if the interview date being very close to your resumption date will make the VO deny you a visa huh

Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EstherOA: 12:10am On Dec 30, 2021

falilat2021:
Thank you for responding.

Regular? but I was denied recently....1st week in December

I highly doubt that matters since there isn't date if you click the other option so why not go for regular. Aside that that's the method a lot of people followed & that didn't affect them.

Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EstherOA: 5:36pm On Dec 29, 2021

falilat2021:
Hello Guys

Happy New year in advance

So I have filled my Ds160 form because I am trying to apply again and I coincidentally got a tuition scholarship from my intended school after my visa denial. My problem is in the process of scheduling a date I was asked if I was refused visa recently (within 2months) - please see in the attached. when I click on that option of being denied recently there are no dates available, however when I click on the other? there are available dates available for late 2022. Has anyone encountered this and what do I do?.

Click REGULAR. Pick a date & then keep refreshing daily for closer date. Sometimes you see early date randomly.

Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EstherOA: 5:44pm On Dec 21, 2021

Kelex062:
Please i need someone to reply to my questions, thanks.

Yes full vaccine is compulsory. Yes too, you've to take a new passport photo. Clearly stated on that blue slip given at refusal.

Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EstherOA: 11:52am On Dec 15, 2021

aburo7:
Please how can I apply for an emergency appointment/surge in Abuja ?

My program starts on the 11th of January 2022 and the earliest interview date I got is in May and in Lagos, I don't want to defer because my department doesn't have summer intake, just Spring and fall.

Do I need to pay a new MRV fee since I want to switch from Lag to Abuja?

What is the email address for Abuja emergency/surge?

ConsularAbuja@state.gov. Try! I know they're still approving for people. One is to always try. While applying try to appeal.

Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EstherOA: 1:21am On Dec 14, 2021

Damilolaonanuga:
Thank you my dear please explain cgi, 120 and ds160 plus I heard that American embassy is not granting interviews, how true is this?

They granting!

Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EstherOA: 1:19am On Dec 14, 2021

neurosci:
Is someone still able to get a date for Abuja now?

YES!! Apply.

Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EstherOA: 1:32pm On Dec 10, 2021

Hello can you kindly tell me how you wrote the message you used to back up your documents to apply for surge. I'm trying to apply against January 10th

Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EstherOA: 12:54pm On Dec 09, 2021

When applying for another EA or surge after been refused visa do you state in the new applying that you were refused or you just go ahead without mentioning it huh

Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EstherOA: 7:32pm On Dec 08, 2021

HI GUYS CAN SOMEONE RESPOND PLEASE?!
I was denied visa on Monday in Lagos . I paid new visa fee trying apply for surge at Abuja. Will I be approved? My program starts January 10th.

Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EstherOA: 6:35pm On Dec 08, 2021

Please if you're refused visa and you want apply for surge j1 visa. Do click regular or the I have been refused visa on the cgi portal ?? Some kindly respond

Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EstherOA: 1:01pm On Nov 17, 2021

I applied to Lagos. After applying for the regular visa date, you'll see emergency option then you can apply too.

Mog1457:
Did you apply to lagos or abuja
Please

Travel › Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EstherOA: 12:59pm On Nov 17, 2021

Please someone respond I recently applied for emergency appointment, I uploaded the requested documents. No responds from them yet. Any ideas what's wrong??

mojolajesu:
hey, I feel your pains already.

Can you write to them explaining what you are experiencing.

You can also call the Consulate to make this faster. The number or email is where you applied for your VISA. I trust you get a response

Oluh:
Please I would like to know more about this Missouri admission. Would you mind if I text you via email or maybe WhatsApp number?

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