₦airaland Forum

profojah:
Boss, Can you help me get Oluwole SOA? And what if the VO say "I'm sorry I can't issue you a visa at this time....." What should be my reaction? Should I attempt to break the demarcating glass Or Set the embassy ablaze

Lol.. You go just see US marines them....lmao. It's not the end of the world. Just thank them and walk out....and go prepare again... However, we're not praying for that.

DFJ12:
Gud evening everybody, pls who has used Detroit airport as POE?what's the experience like pls.Tank u.

Hi Detroit is actually very very cool.... They don't waste time..just have the info of where you'll be staying handy.

coobboy:
VISA approved just this morning, if not for nairaland, i'd have been answering questions like a lay man..... GLORY BE TO GOD..... Transcript coming soon, make I go shayo first...FAITH does it all

Congratulations!

chloe7:
re read what i've said annd understand them please I didn't say families so don't misquote me, I said an adult who is a full student without a job will raise an eye brow and is being sponsored by parents, when I was in school I always got letters and renewed my uk visas but i'm sorry to say it didn't work for u.s, so please get me right

Chloe7, we are both saying the same thing. An adult who is still being sponsored by their parent(s) will still be able to get the visa as its a tie to Nigeria...the problem comes when you're finished from school and u do not have a job. Going by what you've said, nobody in Nigeria above 18 and 21 will get a visitors visa...because they are sponsored by their parents. I know people who recently got their visas...they are students and being sponsored by their parents. Try not to discourage other people because of your own case. My take is, the embassy must have considered other factors in your case....which are applicable to your case. If someone gets a letter from their department stating the start and end dates of their course, their parent's SOA, and any other thing that's needed, so long as they can answer the VO and prove to the VO that they have home ties to Nigeria(beyond reasonable doubt s114b).. They'll be fine. Remember, the US embassy does not place so much importance on documents....it's what comes out from your answers to their questions that convinces them or puts them off.
Regards

chloe7:
I did my undergrad and masters degree in u.i, and I always got letters to the u.k embassy to renew visas and I was never given by my dean, rather you write to the registrar through the h.o.d. Well I don't know sha why the h.o.d is giving letters direct now sha and as a student studying full time, no job, don't mess it up like I did, I advice you don't bother going at all

Chloe7, I don't know why yours was different...but there's a lot of people I know who did get a letter stating the start and end date of their course from their department/school and got a visa. If we're to go buy what you said, most of the families who travel with their kids, won't be able to get visas for their kids, cos the parents are sponsoring. Which is not the case.
Regards....

chloe7:
even your parents sponsoring you will raise an eyebrow, a mistake I made that i'll never repeat.

She's in school... The widely held concept will be that she's dependent on them.... A student has nothing more that could show home ties apart from school and family.

extrovert6:
Hello house, I'm a postgraduate student of university of Ibadan, I want to attend a conference in the state next year, please I need someone to give me the full details of all the documents I need , putting in mind that my Aunty wants to sponsor d trip. But ive only bin to Benin Republic and Ghana. Whats d possibility of getting d visa? Thanks

The fact that your aunt is sponsoring you is quite dicey...unless you can convince them on why she'll sponsor you, I do not believe the outcome will be a positive one. It'd have been better if your parent(s) were sponsoring you....#HomeTies.

shogsdogg:
Hello House,

Initially I booked an appointment for a specific date ,however due to errors on my ds160, I had to cancel my appointment
Now I have booked another appointment and I also requested for emergency appointment due to resumption date

At this time,my emergency request has been approved
I was instructed by mail to reschedule for an emergency appointment by cancelling my appointment(again)

Please I want to know if i am permitted to cancel my appointment TWICE.
I dont want to forfeit my Visa application fee!!!

Hey, do not cancel your current appointment more than two times. Wait for the embassy to open the portal for you to choose dates from, then you can cancel on that day.

relagze:
Hello House,

Pls., I am in need of help/advice here. I had a US student visa interview scheduled for Nov. 18, 2014 but was resheduled due to system issues at the embassy to Dec. 5, 2014. My school resumes by Dec. 4, 2014 as stated on my form I-20. Should I take the the 'emergency appointemnt route'?

The web page states that :

Students or exchange visitors

Purpose of travel is to begin or resume a valid program of study in the United States within 60 days when no regular visa appointments are available. This option is limited only to students and exchange students who are within 60 days of their start date. It is also limited only to applicants who have not been refused a visa within the last six months at either the U.S. Embassy in Abuja or the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos.

Essential documentation:
1.Original Form I-20 or DS-2019 indicating start date of program within 60 days.
2.Evidence that you have paid the SEVIS fee (when applicable).


Pls. advice will be much appreciated.
Thanks

If you qualify, why not. Send them an email stating the need for the emergency appointment. Quote your passport number and attach the i20 and SEVIS receipt. Give them all the details (although it's already stated on your application forms).. They'll reply within 48 houses. Don't send the email twice, it delays their response

Finafina:
hello everyone!

Hello

Finafina:
u can also work ere in canada

I am aware...due to the recent laws which came into force. Cheers

Walspring:
Big boss am here... You are right ooo... Longest time and no see..

How your side oo

I dey Ooo... Them wan use austerity measures kill us. I say make I flush you ur your hiding place.

Where's Walespring? Long time, bro.

justabox14:
Dear Experts in the house

My Question is this: Is it alright to use my UK Bank statement to apply for tier4 visa in Nigeria ? The account is in my name and is funded. Thanks

It is ok, as long as it holds the required sum.

Rubywoo: Good morning everyone!

Please I got my request for an emergency interview approved,How do I go about rescheduling a new date.

Thanks.

A lot of appointment dates will open on the day they told you it would. Cancel the old one and book a new one. P:S don't cancel more than twice or you'll have to pay a new visa fee.

diamondsare4eva: How does one make appointment for the TB test in lagos. How much is it and what's the procedure?
What is this about international foundation for 1year before going into Medicine fully. I got admission for international foundation in medicine even though I want to go in for my 1st year as a med. Student. Is this new in the U.K?

Hello, this is not new, to do medicine in the UK, you must have done A levels, international baccauleaureat, a first degree or a foundation in medicine... If it is the latter, u must work hard cos if u don't do very very well, you won't get a place. Doing the foundation doesn't guarantee you a place on the course on like other courses. Best of luck.

Amerinancy: Idazbawz did you say I'm miserable? LoL I laugh at you and those your supporters. They are just like you. So full of yourself. Even if you like lament from today till morrow with your cohorts, I won't and will never will insult anyone here. Coming to being miserable, lol I guess thats you, because in all aspects I'm not your match. Is it age, class, experience, maturity?
The America that is making you go high like you are on weed, I have visited two times in 2012. I have visted france, spain, germany,dubai and UK I'm more exposed and have tasted life than you. Sorry little man use that word on yourself because thats where you rightly belong. The trash!
One funny thing is that you can't talk to me in person that way! I'm your elder sister okay? Your rants won't make me lose sleep.
I thought you had some piece of sanity, but I see you are just a commoner. Nothing so special. LMAO! Teddy has my back anyday, anytime. As an igbo girl, in phynos voice "owe gi iwe biko tinye isi na otele okuko"

Gerrout!

Lmao! Nwanne, nwere ya nwanyo....lol

Amefrica, Amefrica! Congratulations my brother!!! That's what we call perseverance.

KVN1: I'm an undergraduate medical student in a Nigerian university,and I'm thinking of moving over to the uk to continue my studies...please which uk universities do accept undergrad med students?

Thing is, you'll have to do a premed degree, write the UKCAT, then apply to do medicine.

femofiboy: Plz nairalanders i nid ur help all....a frnd of mine dad dat lives abroad was processin his son visa and wat next for his son is to go apply 4 his international passport here in lag bt d problem nw is dat they said he cant b granted unless his father can provide all dis: International passport,letter of consent ,1 picture,1 passport, national id card...and his father havent obtain his greencard so wat wil he do bcoz if he cumz bck 2 nigeria witout obtainin his greencard, he wil have start al ova again weneva he want 2 go bck?....i nid ur urgent response nairalanders plz coz is makin my frnd 2 gt worried...plz i awaits ur urgent respnses plz. Tanx

He doesn't need to come back..... He has to write the letter of consent and the other things mentioned.

DonOms: Of course you can submit two account statements (even one) if the statement(s) meet these conditions:
1) the funds in account(s) meet the maintenance requirement, and
2) held the money for a consecutive 28 day period in ALL accounts.

The 28-day period is calculated from the date of the closing balance on the most recent of the account statements (if more than one) and that closing balance date must be no earlier than 31 days before the applicant made their application.

However, I know the British high commission normally has more regard for the statement that favour your application the most.

Feexo: House, I am very sorry I am posting my transcript late. I know how important it is to some people, as I also benefitted immensely from reading people's transcript. I joined this thread about 3 years ago and I have learned so much. I was for 6:30 appointment. We were about getting filed in when I could not find my pictures again. I left the line and those photographers were demanding 2k from me sensing my desperation. I ended up paying 1k, but I tried not to be apprehensive I needed my composure for the interview.
Once inside, I started observing things; visa issuing rate and the composure of interviewees.

VO: (holding my i20) so you are going to WIU?
ME: Absolutely(with a smile)
VO: How did you know about the school?
ME: I came across the school in late 2012 after I subscribed to the e-journals on the website of American Political Science Review. Subsequently, I carried out more research using: gradschool.com, collegeboard.org and usnews.com.
VO: You discovered the school in 2012, why are you just applying in 2014?
ME: I have been very busy with work, and I also had to prepare for standardized exams
VO: Oh! What exams did you write?
ME: GRE and Toefl
VO: pass me your score cards
(He looked at them for like 45 seconds and returned them)
VO: when did you graduate?
ME: August 2008
VO: (Counted down from 2008 to 2014 audibly) that is 6 years. Why are you just going for your masters and what have you been doing?
ME: I actually completed my NYSC in March 2010, so that makes it a little over 4 years. I have been teaching junior and senior secondary students civic education and government respectively at Bethel Group of Schools for almost 3 and a half years. Also, I worked with Cupid Haus Entertainment as the Business Dev. Manager for a few months after I left school in a volunteering capacity(he nodded his head), also, I worked briefly with Diamond Bank Plc, but I have found my niche in the teaching profession and I want to take it to the next level now.
VO: Ok. I noticed you were denied a UK visa in 2011, what happened?
ME: That is very true. I applied with my girlfriend and we were both denied(lamba... I applied alone). We were asked to appeal against the decision but we never did
VO: Why not?
ME: My girl lost her dad at the time, and I needed to be by her side(yet another lamba)
VO: Thats good (nodded his head). Are you single or married?
ME: (as a sharp Nairaland guy) No, but I got engaged on May 5th.
VO: good. What other school did you apply to?
ME: University of Oregon and University of Oklahoma.
VO: good. So, is this your coming with you on this trip?
ME: no, she's very busy with work
VO: So, who's sponsoring you?
ME: My uncle
VO: Has he ever done something like this for you before?
ME: Absolutely! He has been responsible for my education since my mom died, and he has been very supportive of my dreams and aspirations. In fact, I have been living with him since 1993( Final lamba)
VO: do you have his bank statement?
Me: Sure( passed it to him)
VO: (looked at the opening balance of 1.7 million, flipped a few pages to the closing balance of 4.8 million, the returned it to me) Congratulation! You can...... I know even hear the rest.
N.B
People posting transcripts should help others by being explicit, and desist from using bleeps and xyz school and stuffs like that. (My personal opinion though)

God, prayer, due diligence/research (this gives you confidence) and be optimistic.
Allah will grant the requests of those planning on going to the embassy on here.

Congrats! Your lamba dey move mountain sha

tdayof: is schooling in Canada cheaper than UK?

Well, schooling in Canada and in the UK have almost the same financial costs. However, due to the weight of the pounds, schooling in the UK is more expensive than in Canada. The only advantage with schooling in the UK is that you can work as you school.... I'm not sure it's the same in Canada. I stand to be corrected tho!

Hi guys, for those that are just getting to the US, you can use your Skype to call Nigeria whilst you wait to get a US phone number. All you need to do is buy Skype credit($10). A minute to Nigeria is 4cents. Just tipping. Safe!

JFK12: Bro,when I tried to cancel d initial date,d nxt slot available is on 15th,d initial date I picked is nearer than d 15th available,so am confused because I cnt see any sign of emergency.

Hi, you can only pick an emergency date on the day that your ED is valid to. Check the email they sent you, you will see a date in which your ED is valid to. You can only choose a nearer date on that day, not before or after. Safe

mckenziiii: Hello guyz pls just want to confirm dis abt ielts test,dere r two kind Academic n General,which one shld I choose when registerin.

Academic

oyetpel: Hi pple, my emergency appointment has just been approved. will i av to cancel and reschedule another appointment?

Yes, you can... You will still be able to see dates when they are released to you.

Chemical2: Have u been denied visa in the last 6 months? That could also be a reason!!

It's not a reason. Not for my family member sha, who ended up getting his after being denied and applying for an ED afterwards.

jaskinbo: @jcaribie, I did emailed them as you said but they sent me a message redirecting me to expediated appointment page again.

Do you have an existing appointment already? Cos if you don't, they're not likely to reply you. You could also call them on +23414406298. If you experience any difficulty calling that number, dial +17035202580, let it ring for 5 seconds and hang up. You will receive an immediate call from the call centre. You can then talk to them about the ED....

I don't know why the Lagos Consulate did that, but the Abuja one does approve/decline your request via an email. And you do not tell them when you want your interview to be held. You just send them an email telling them what's on ground. Add all the info I said you should add, if they approve your request, they will release so many dates on your portal for you to choose from. Hope this helps

jaskinbo: Hello my experienced gurus in the house, I had scheduled a regular appointment since Monday and I filled the Emergency appointment request form immediately but I haven't heard any reply since then weather or not they approved or denying it. What can I do pls?

Bro, like I said before, you have to send them an email, to my knowledge, that form isn't really advisable cos they may not get back to you. But if you email them, you will get a reply from "NO REPLY" stating if your request for an ED has been granted or not. Cheers

confuxsio: Hi All,

I've searched the threads tire but I'm not sure I've found an answer. Hope someone can help me

My BF is looking to come over to the UK to visit me for 9 days in Feb 2014 and has reserved hotel accommodation in London for his entire stay. He currently works offshore on a 2wks on/off rota in Nigeria so only has limited time to make his application. He has a sister who lives with her family in Manchester and a brother in Leeds. Both siblings are British citizens. He was in the UK from Sep 2011 - Feb 2013 on a student visa.

He was going to apply for a general tourist visa to quicken to process/avoid getting letters and bank statements etc but since he has family in the UK so we decided it was best for him to complete a family visa. Can I check this is the better option and which gives him a better chance of obtaining a visa? He is sponsoring himself and has evidence of his employment, his rota details, bank statements and a current account with over 2 million naira.

Can we apply for family visa but since his siblings are British citizens, do we need to provide financial information? The guide on the UKBA site only states the below, with no mention of financial info:

'You may also want to provide:

a letter of invitation from the family member you are visiting;
evidence of their immigration status in the UK, this could be copies of:
bio-data pages from their passports
valid visa or immigration stamp from their passport
Home Office letter confirming permission to stay in the UK.'

If none of the above, what should we do??

Thanks in advance

Yes, you do need to provide a financial statement along with what the UKBA has asked for.

Adroitbabz: @Jcaribie, Please wats Abuja Embassy email fof ED. Thanks.

Consularabuja@state.gov