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TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Geewin69: 8:01am On Dec 30, 2020
December 31st is currently available in Lagos. Hurry!
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Geewin69: 1:42pm On Dec 21, 2020
Since you have deferred your admission to Fall 2021, there's no point being in a hurry to have an interview. Book close to your new resumption date.

BTW, where are you seeing early dates? And what dates are you seeing?

Asguard:
Please i need advice.
I was denied visa last month.. i paid for another mrv and dates were not coming up so i deferred to fall 2021. Now I'm seeing some early dates again, can I still proceed to book an appointment, also will the deffered admission cause issues ?
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Geewin69: 5:08pm On Dec 19, 2020
Why not?

If you see a date and it's available, what's stopping you?

My two cents though - I'm not an expert. Gurus in the house can advice accordingly.

Tomison:
Hi everyone, please I want to know if it is possible to reschedule for another date after your emergency appointment has been denied.

Let me explain in details, I applied for my visa interview and I was given December 11th as my date but then it was moved to the 15th of January then I applied for an emergency appointment but it was denied. As at now there are available dates in December in Lagos, so I want to know if I can reschedule from 15th to a date in December. Someone please reply it is urgent
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Geewin69: 10:50pm On Dec 18, 2020
So sorry about this bro.

The gurus in the house will do proper justice to this transcript and show you where things went wrong.

All the best!


tarantino1:
Dec 18th
Abuja

I met with the white guy

Good morning
VO: Good morning

VO: Pass ur passport and i-20

VO: So what are you going for?

Me: I'm going for a bachelor's degree in Y university Alabama

Vo(just recalled this one): why do you want to study this?

Me: It has always been my lifelong goal to work as a healthcare profession where I'll be equipped with the skills to help people in their most vulnerable state - when sick and injured

Vo: Checks the i20. Then asks why my uncle wants to give me that kind of money

Me: My uncle has always been interested in my education. He knows I'm very promising and focused and there'll be a great return of investment in my education

Vo: yes but you still haven't answered why he wants to give you that kind of money?

Me: oh, that? That's his bank statement

Vo: oh! Alright, what does he do?

Me: He's a X in Alabama

Vo: same state you'll be attending?

Me: yes.

Vo: do you have family in Nigeria?

Me: yes I do

Vo: list them

Me: My dad, mum, brothers and sister

Vo: Okay. Types for a while then says you're ineligible at this time
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Geewin69: 2:37pm On Dec 18, 2020
tarantino1:
I don't know about booking another date cos I'm also in the same shoes - got denied today in Abuja as well but tell your sister to dust her feet and move on so she can restrategize better. Its not the end of the world.

Hope she don chop?
Sorry to hear about the delay.

Can you share your transcript?
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Geewin69: 12:14pm On Dec 18, 2020
Biko anyone with credible info on available dates should please share. Thank you!
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Geewin69: 5:00am On Dec 18, 2020
FutureSenator:
For anyone looking for December date in Abuja. 30 is currently open
I see it's showing a date in December and at least another sometime in January. My dashboard isn't even showing any. Is this normal?
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Geewin69: 8:34am On Dec 17, 2020
Jezuzal9:
Good morning, if I pay my servis fees can I still get any early appointment at Abuja or Lagos.
Who as any idea as to the earliest dates available now. Thank you.
You gotta keep checking. As at 5 a.m. this morning, earliest date for Abuja is March 4, 2021.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Geewin69: 10:57am On Dec 16, 2020
Tomison:
There is no date in Lagos dear just go to Abuja
Thank you very much.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Geewin69: 10:44am On Dec 16, 2020
Please, anyone with credible information about available dates in Lagos or Abuja?
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Geewin69: 10:15am On Nov 25, 2020
SEVIS fee for studies in the United States is $350. No longer $200.

majorstark:
House

I hope the fee I'm paying is the $200 for F1 as specified in the picture below.

I have been hearing that SEVIS FEE has increased to $350
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Geewin69: 10:14am On Nov 25, 2020
So sorry to hear this fam. I know how it feels, trust me. If you want to talk about it to someone, please get a trusted friend or colleague around you to talk to.

Good things don't often come easy. Your setback may just be a setup for you to gain more.

Stay calm, try to relax, and don't be in a hurry. Think clearly and act strategically too.

God bless you.

Hollyholy:
Hey guys.

I cried all night and still crying after being denied yesterday.

I totally tended up and blanked out.

Last night all my responses kept flowing in my head and sounded like I was muttering gibberish.

I feel so hopeless.

It was like someone else possessed my body as all I heard rehearsed flew out of my head.

I sent an email to my program director and her response brought more tears to my eyes.

She said she will keep the admission open all through next year, hoping I can join them.

I am afraid to book another date and go through another heartbreak.

I am hiding in my office toilet as I type still crying.

I feel so sad
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Geewin69: 4:14pm On Nov 20, 2020
Dude. Search for Walspring and send him a DM. Stop exposing your contact information on a faceless forum. If I now call you and say I am Walspring nko, that you should send your money and info?

Don't expose yourself to scammers. They are everywhere.

God bless you.

Sammiebravo:
Hello all.

Pls I kindly need the direct contact or email address of Walspring as regards SEVIS payment. I'll really appreciate if anyone could send it to:
ashaoluayodele@gmail.com or 08102173396. I'll really appreciate. It's urgent. Thanks.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Geewin69:
Hmmm.

Chonco:
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It may actually not be an issue but some VOs have anger issues, that's my point. I just pointed something.
Sometimes, what we feel is nothing may actually be something despite the fact that the laughing part doesn't hold water.

Maybe, but we've got to be observant to know if the VO is in the mood to accept laughter at any moment.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Geewin69: 9:10am On Nov 20, 2020
So sorry to hear this bro. I'm shocked myself. Your profile is really solid, I think.


Friedpotato:
VISA DENIED
Window 11

As I was going towards him, in order to speak better, I lowered my nose masks and he instructed me and other persons in the hall to raise it back up.p



Me: good morning
V.O: good morning
V.O: where are you going to?
Me: I would be going to continue my undergraduate degree in biology
V.O: who would be funding this?
Me: I got a full ride presidential scholarship that would cover the entire cost of my tuition, feeding, accommodation, books, extra fees and a laptop. Also I was able to get 2 external scholarships this fall. $5000 for aidsmemorial and $2500 yearly scholarship from the United Negro College Fund. The rest of the costs would be taken care of by my uncle.
V.O: Are you married?
Me: No
V.O: Do you have any kids?
Me: No (laughs a bit)
V.O: So why did you choose this school?
Me: as I said I got a full ride scholarship, then when admitting me, EWC put me in their honors program. Which means that I get to pick a professor in my major that I can carry out summer research with, I would be given priority access to research and internships and I would be assigned an excelling senior in my major that would Integrate me into the Edward waters college community.
V.O: I cannot issue you the visa at this moment, this letter would explain more.

I was so so surprised.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Geewin69: 9:27pm On Nov 19, 2020
Not sure what you mean, but you can't have an interview with an expired passport.

Sugarxx:
Hello guys,

I have a quick question please. My interview is next week and my passport expired July 2020. I am unable to renew the passport as you can’t renew a passport that is valid for up to six months at the time or renewal. Please is this an issue ?

Looking forward to hearing from y’all

Thank you
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Geewin69: 7:15pm On Nov 19, 2020
Any discrepancy or irregularity in the information you present may optimize your chances of getting denied. It's safer and better to be uniform. If your Dad is on your DS form as Sponsor, try to get his SoA.

My two cents.

The gurus in the house will explain better.

Event14:
God bless you all for all you do. I need help

I filled my dad as my sponsor, my interview is in two weeks, but my dad is presently not in available to get the SOA. my uncle who is a medical doctor is willing to help with his SOA and with a written note regarding that as my sponsor but my dad's name is reflecting on ds160. Will this affect in any way?
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Geewin69: 3:29pm On Nov 19, 2020
Chonco:
Who's in search of a fully funded graduate
Programs and Full Funding Awards?
Do you have good Intel?
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Geewin69: 1:12am On Nov 12, 2020
Joohan:
I meant tuition fee waiver or partial scholarship. Thanks for the prompt response
I'm not a VO nor a guru, so you probably shouldn't take my word as final. Personally, I don't think it's a requirement, though it appears to be an advantage. Some people with scholarships have been denied before, while others without any have been approved.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Geewin69: 11:36pm On Nov 11, 2020
Joohan:
This maybe off point, but I'll really appreciate if someone can answer me.

I graduated with a CGPA off 2.82 in Business administration. What are my chances of getting admission and probably a waiver(since that's now a requirement before visa is issued)?

Hope there won't be any problem if I'm funding myself?
Hello. Firstly, I suggest you read up past pages, and research the school(s) you're interested in to see how you meet the eligibility requirements. Your 'chances' for admission are determined by the school and your profile.

Secondly, I'm not sure about which waiver you're referring to, that you say is now a requirement for Visa issuance. Whether it is application fee waiver, tuition fee waiver, or GRE waiver, it's hard to tell. You probably need to be more specific. Again, reading up past posts will likely answer most of your questions.

The gurus in the house may be better positioned to respond more comprehensively.

God bless you.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Geewin69:
simpul:
Please, someone should assist with the list of documents I need to take with me to the interview,I don't want to leave any document behind that will result in printing and making photocopy for #10,000.

Please I need response. Thank you.
DOCUMENT CHECKLIST
Make sure you have all the basic and required documents with you.
1, SEVIS fee confirmation receipt.
2, GTB visa fee receipt.
3, I-20 (signed).
4, Appointment Confirmation.
5, DS160 confirmation showing your passport photographph as uploaded.
6, 2 passport photograph of the same you uploaded online on your DS160.
7, Scholarship letter or funding appointment letter (if there’s any).
8, Sponsor official bank statement showing more than total cost of attendance in Naira, and the N43, 000 reciprocity fee (you must go with the cash, but we don’t know if Embassy will still require this upon resumption).
9. Of course you'll need your international passport!

Hope this helps.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Geewin69: 11:52am On Nov 09, 2020
Bellaluve:
I was referring to my emergency request application, not a visa interview
Oops! Sorry.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Geewin69: 11:41am On Nov 09, 2020
Bellaluve:
Mine was denied as well. Just saw the email. It is well. I wasn't given a reason for the denial though. Do they give reasonshuh
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Geewin69: 9:58am On Nov 09, 2020
Stevenssen:
sure
Sent!
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Geewin69: 9:36am On Nov 09, 2020
Stevenssen:
Yes, retrieve your old ds-160 form, it'll tell you that this form has been submitted and ask if you want to view the confirmation page or create new one from it, select the later option. A new one will be created with many details from the old one and only very few key information that you have to refill. You can as well make changes anywhere on the new one if you want.
Make sure you write the new number out and update it on your profile.

ps : you can update your ds-160 on your profile as long as it's more than 72 hours to your interview.
Hello. Can I send you an email?
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Geewin69: 2:36pm On Nov 05, 2020
solihp:
You have to pay first before you fill it
Thank you very much.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Geewin69: 2:17pm On Nov 05, 2020
Please, do I have to fill out the form on the CGI website before proceeding to pay the Visa fee at the bank, or can I just pay it and fill it afterwards?

Anyone, please?
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Geewin69: 7:48pm On Nov 04, 2020
Ftos:
To those that have gone to the embassy, please, is the reciprocating fee one of the things they will check before entrying the embassy/consulate? Abuja or Lagos?
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Thank you in anticipation.
The reciprocity fee only becomes relevant when you ace the interview. If your visa interview is successful, you will need to pay it in cash immediately after your conversation with the VO. I don't think they 'check' it when you are entering, but they expect you to have it at hand.
This is for both Abuja and Lagos.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Geewin69: 12:41pm On Nov 04, 2020
Bellaluve:
I still haven't gotten one. And I don't know how long this will continue. I read somewhere on nairaland that you can pay some agents and they will use their connect to get you an appointment. Don't know how true this is�. Or maybe I should just fill another DS160 for Abuja. They still have available dates
Absolutely untrue. Don't fall for fraudsters. I suggest you keep checking the site. You can also send them an email with strong reasons why you need an appointment; who knows, they may just smile at you.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Geewin69: 5:54pm On Oct 14, 2020
Good day, Mr. Fairheart. Can I send you an email? I'd be brief and direct.


fairheart:
Your attitude is very annoying. You may be academically sound, but you need to learn to be understanding and listen to those who knows better than you. Most of the people who have been on this thread for a long time, contributing, advising, giving listening ears and even supporting strangers financially, are not your mates. Lagosismyhome is trying to correct and educate you, yet, you remain defensive.
This manner will likely make more people ignore you. Classroom education should not be subtituted for manner. Learn and move on!
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Geewin69: 10:11pm On Sep 28, 2020
tityski:
The email stated they will release the appointments at 9am, but they did way before 9am. Those of us waiting for 9am did not get any dates.
Does this mean...dates are no longer available at this time?
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Geewin69: 11:56am On Sep 20, 2020
sewenswepzy:
Good morning house
I'm new on this thread. I'm considering having a masters of public health degree in US. I finished from University of ibadan (MLS) with a 2.2. I have a budget of 8million
Can anyone suggest schools based on the budget. Also, does the study visa comes with a work permit.
Will I be qualified for a post study work visa after the completion of the program..if yes..how many years post study work visa.
Thanks.
Hello. I don't know all the answers to your questions, but I do know that you need to do much more research on the internet. Google has all the answers and more. A simple query like this you have done here wouldn't do.

That aside, I do know that US visa does not come with work permit. Your visa is for study purposes. Whether you're qualified for a post-study work engagement or not depends on many factors, many of which you probably should not be worrying about at this stage - at least until you get there.

More importantly, I think I may add that its not always cool if your work or immigration ambitions are easily discernible, especially to VOs.

I suggest you carry out extensive research, weigh your options carefully - critically examining the ongoing situation in the US - before you make your final decisions.

Hope this helps.

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