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I had a refusal for both the UK and USA and didn't have the refusal letters at the time but I wrote a letter explaining it and also attached my application details like the appointment confirmation page; you know the one that has your reference number and stuff?

Maame4U:
Hello Everyone. Lengthy Post alert but will need your utmost input.

So I got a U.S visitor visa refusal about 6 years ago and out of anger I tore my refusal note ( ignorance or misplaced anger �).
Fast forward 2020 I have acquired travel history to U.K thrice , 2 Schengen countries and Dubai.

With the above mentioned countries, I only acknowledged my previous U.S visa refusal without them requesting for the refusal note.
I now want to do my PhD in Ireland and I noticed that I have to attach my U.S refusal note when applying for Study visa.
Please has anyone experienced this before? Do I have to go the U.S embassy to request for a refusal note or let them liaise with their fellow Irish embassy on my behalf?
Sorry for the lengthy post but I hope it makes sense and someone can come to my aid.

Firstly, I’d like to thank the creator of this forum and the many helpful contributors as well. I am writing this to serve two purposes.
1. To thank God and of course; the great people of this group also.
2. To inspire and rekindle hope in someone that may be on the verge of giving up.

Okay, I applied to Canada twice for a study permit and was refused both times. I also applied to the UK & USA for visiting visas so as to build my travel history and was again denied. I was advised by my ever-patient agent to try Ireland which I did in the middle of 2019 and was once again denied after my passport and other documents stayed way longer than usual at the Abuja embassy then shipped to Ireland.
I was frustrated to say the least, and this is where the God factor came in.
I had this overwhelming peace that truly surpassed all understanding. It kept me through being over stretched at work and saw me past all the rejections; plus it gave me a countenance that encouraged my family who were and still are rallied behind me.
They advised me to appeal the matter which I reluctantly did. Again, my documents stayed longer than usual at the embassy and I remember worshipping one night and reaching a breaking point where I told God that “if You give me this thing –
fine, but if not; I will serve You still”. The very next day, I was playing my favorite mobile game “Wordscapes” and the longest word was “appeal” and the on the next stage, “visa” was one of the words I found. I just took it as a sign but went on with my business and as God would have it…my appeal was harkened to and I got my visa the very next day. I quit the day right after (same day my organization did a major downsizing) [of course I carried my bosses along before hand on this possibility for relationship and ethics sake].
I believe the greatest part of my testimony is how God sorted out my accommodation through a wonderful lady I met here on this forum.
So to reiterate, this whole write up is to spark up hope in someone to keep pushing & trusting God and also to thank the creator of this forum and the wonderful people that have positively contributed.

Be blessed & be a blessing people.

Pelumos:
When are you resuming?

18th of September by God’s grace. Before then I would’ve gotten a positive feedback from the embassy. [color=#770077][/color]

princeRomeo:
Is it compulsory to pay the full tuition fee (14k euros ) before submitting the Visa application?

I paid in full (€12k) but from the contributions of some people here and someone I know; they didn’t and they were still issued their study visas. Maybe discuss with your school for the amount needed to be paid that’s sufficient enough for them to issue you a letter you can present at the embassy.

Heading to DBS next month by God’s grace, submitted July 22 and I’m waiting for good news ��. All the best to us all and those that have gotten theirs, we tap into your good testimonies!!

alusiala:
How will it be possible to pay from an ordinary naira account. Also, why'd you advise domiciliary?

I used a domiciliary euro account (bought some euros from the parallel market)...I guess you can also use a Form A for it but it’s best to consult your bank to advise you if they can process and treat it within a particular timeframe because I remember the Education Eurobond payment advice stated something like the payment should be made within 48hours. All the best.

Dreamchaserz:
Visa Issued!
LIT, September intake.
Submitted 20th May
Stamped 5th, July
Received 11th July.



Mykhelz958 you are next in line!
Congrats in advance.

Congrats! The photocopies you made; were they in black & white or all colored?

Lawiiiii:
Applied May 13th
Stamped Jun 27th
UPS delivered today.

Congrats.
Kindly give a step by step guide on how you went about the Eurobond cos I did some research on it and found a field like “visa application number”. I intend to get the bond then apply. Plus I’d also like to know how you remitted money for the bond. Please I need your guidance urgently. Thank you. ��

Anie05kan:
Yes o, after the long wait. i got issued my visa yesterday

Congrats. Please give a step by step guide on how you processed your Eurobond biko. Would love to quickly sort that out so I can apply this week by God’s grace.

Please for those who successfully used the education euro bond. Kindly give a step by step guide on how you went about it cos I did some research on it and found a field like “visa application number”. I intend to get the bond then apply. Plus I’d also like to know how money’s remitted for the bond. Please I need your guidance urgently. Thank you. ��

alusiala:
I've been looking for someone that used the bond, I'm using UKEAS and the agent is a bit skeptical.
How much was your bond? €7000?
Did you and your sponsor(if any) still submit bank statements?

New to Nairaland and I’m already finding it informative. Thanks & congrats.
Bout to remit my tuition fees to DBS then apply at the embassy. Please can you post a copy of your statement of purpose cos I was refused a study permit to Canada twice; so any pointers on the S.O.P will be much appreciated. Thanks.