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Taal17:
Federal agencies based on one of Trump's executive order can do more detailed vetting on foreign nationals so AP might become more common .

my own is, is visa only giving to fully funded applicants or with graduate assistantship

Eromo30:
Good day all,what do I do I chose Lagos in my DS 160 and Abuja in my appointment,what do I do??

better go create another ds160 for Abuja then submit your new to avits

Tomi111:
Please guys, can I use someone else card details to pay for my visa application fee?

Enter bank go make payment nah!!!

SmartPolician:
You don't have to be worried. Everyone's case differs. Your case is peculiar to you. That 10 students were denied before your turn isn't a guarantee that you would be rejected.

The reality is a road block.

That, when sponsorship is done by external family and the visa chances is zero and you are still saying there’s a chance.

Toptierworldwid:
Saint Louis University

Nah wah oh,
i just checked the school is okay.

I am now worried.

greetings Gurus

A distress matter.

is there anyone here that got visa approval without funding especially with external sponsorship like uncle

Toptierworldwid:
Omooo, I was denied today for the second time, I had to defer my admission and reapply to the same school.

VO; I can see you have been denied before
Me; Yes
VO; The same school?
Me; yes, same school and same course
VO; I can see family funds, your family is your sponsor
Me; Yes, my maternal uncle is my sponsor
VO; I’m sorry you are not qualified.

That was a very short interview, I’m wondering what I didn’t get right. VO didn’t ask me anything, this is shocking

cHei….😭

which school is that??
what degree??

Waposh:
Had my visa interview on May 2nd, 2025 at Abuja embassy, Nigeria
1st time
PhD in chemistry
My time was slated for 8am, got to the embassy around seven and joined the first batch, a lot of people had interview this day so the queue was so long and exhausting, after the screening and standing, we entered the hall, first went to do biometrics then joined queue again for interview

Interview proper
I was interview by i guess an Indian American female in her mid/late 20s(she seems young)
My interview was quite long took around 15mins or so and most of it we where not talking, she was just looking at her computers, typing or looking at my I-20

Me: Good morning ma, happy new month (passing my I-20 and passport)
VO: smiled, (the only time she follow me smile through out the interview) Good morning
She go through my I-20 and ask what would this degree do for you ?

Me: This degree would allow me pick up a senior lecturing role at my current place of work where I work as a Teaching Assistant at the Bleep…I have always been passionate about becoming a professor

VO: which field will you be working on ?

Me: I will be focusing on the field of analytical and environmental chemistry, my research specialization is on air quality analysis using nanoscale materials to monitor and mitigate air pollution, this research is very important particularly in developing countries like Nigeria where we experience significant amount of air pollution and air contamination that as been a major problem to our public health

Then VO was silent for about 3-4 mins don’t know what she was looking at in her computer cus I can’t see it, and I did not want to talk until she ask me something so I don’t shoot myself on the leg,
After the long silence

VO: Why this school

Me: Kansas state University stood out for me because of its strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research particularly in the field of analytical and environmental chemistry which I am majored in, I will be working with renowned faculties particularly prof Bleep whom I will be working with, his research on air quality analysis using nanoscale materials strongly aligns with my background and research goals and aspiration

VO: How many school did you apply to ?

Me: I applied to three universities, Kent state, Miami University and Kansas state
Kansas state stood out for me because of it strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research particularly in my field of environmental chemistry, I will also be working with renowned and outstanding faculties in my department

I was not even sure if she was really listening because she was just looking at her computer and did not really look at me or even nod her head

She was silent again, now looking at my I-20 for like 3 min then asked

VO: is this funding secured ?

Me: yes

VO: what’s the on-campus employment on your I-20? What will be your role ?

Me: it’s a 20 hour per week duties which I will be working as a teaching assistant, my role majorly involves conducting laboratory sessions, teaching undergraduate student and grading assignments

VO: how long have you been working as a Teaching Assistant here in Nigeria ?

Me: October 2024

VO: so what have you been doing before that ?

Me: I graduated in September 2024, then I was appointed as a Teaching Assistant by my department due to my strong academic background and strong involvement in my department during my undergraduate

VO: goes silent again this time looking at her computer for like 3 mins
Then suddenly left her seat and goes to I think her supervisor (the supervisor was at the back and I can see them discussing, VO was pointing to my I-20 but I can’t hear what they where saying exactly…VO came back and ask for my funding letter from my department

I quickly rushed to my file and grab out the letter and pass it over, then she went back to her supervisor and takes another 2 mins or so
All through this discussion, I was trying to get what they where saying but I can’t, I guess it was about the funding
Then VO comes back
Still did not ask me anything and I didn’t ask any thing too.
Then after she asked me

VO: what social media do you use ?

Me: I said LinkedIn (knowing that’s the only social media that was on my DS-160)

VO: only ?

Me: yes

VO: okay, have you been to Gaza ?

I was like Gaza bawo!
Even the eyes I used in answering this question the VO shock

Me: not at all oo

Goes silent again, this time like forever…looking and scrolling through her system, (only God knows weti she Dey look for exactly) then type and type

Then she goes okay great,
Picks up a white paper, (i don Dey happy say approval don show)

VO: I will be placing you on administrative processing, you don’t have to do anything and we don’t need anything from you, we will let you know by email notification for the next step, I will be keeping your I-20 (then returned me my passport and funding letter)

Me: okay, thank you and left

Omo this was a long short interview 💯
Sha you’re Victorious 💯

bayocanny:
Good afternoon everyone

What is the cause of Administrative Processing that has been rampant this year?

At least there’s hope for AP applicant than straight denials.

You were you placed,?

please share transcript abeg

Waposh:
It’s not only in Lagos, my interview was in Abuja

Waposh

congratulations, because i know it has happened.

please share your transcript nah abeg

[quote author=petengine post=135202332]Yes, they agreed to extend till August. I believe they will issue a new I-20 form, which is different from the one I used for the interview.[


Guy is the April 29 early resumption?

petengine:
My visa has been approved. It was approved on April 29, 2025 - the same date I was to resume studies in the USA.

Can I still travel to the USA with the old I-20 form?

congratulations 🎊
I guess you have not pick up your passport too?

This case can be ease with your school DSO.
Reach to him/her share the situation and request for extension.

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Treyknowles:
Thanks

I didn't share my transcript because I didn't remember some of the questions and answers I gave because everything happened so fast and I didn't wanna provide a fake transcript.


I was interviewed by the chubby white lady at the US consulate in lagos, my appointment was for 6:45am.

VO - Good morning sir
Me - Good morning
VO - Pass me your passport and i-20
Me - Here you go
VO - why are you going to the US
Me - I am going to study for my masters in Business analytics at the University of south dakota, I have been...
(VO cuts in) Why do you need an MBA
Me - Its not an MBA, It's a masters of science in business analytics
VO - yeah why do you need this degree in the US
Me - I started talking about why I chose the program then she cut in
VO - I mean why do you want to study this course in the US
Me - I chose the US because asides from the quality education it is the most culturally diverse country in the world... (VO cuts in again)
VO - that's not true, anyway tell me about your financing
Me - I have a loan from Mpower which covers my cost of attendance, it is $25,000 and I also have $7,000 to cover my interest payment while in school
VO - what is your interest rate
Me - 11.49%
VO - what about your parents, will they be supporting you?
Me - yes they will (I wanted to explain how they contributed towards the interest payments but she cut in again)
VO - what do you do for work?
Me - I work as a **** at ****
VO - How much is your salary?
Me - #****
VO - (typed for a few seconds) I will be placing you on Administrative processing, I will hold on to your documents and you will be contacted later (She didn't exactly say it like this sha)
Me - Thank you (I took the white paper and left)

wow….If your Mpower loan documents are legit then you have no fear.

Treyknowles:
Hello, has there been an update on your application? I was also placed on AP last Thursday.

congratulations Hope to hear positive news.

But abeg share your transcript please

Efetobore1980:
Hello.
When you get to the educational part on ds-160 click on " Add " and fill your secondary school info. When you are through , scroll downward and cick on " Add " again and fill your University info.
You can click on Add as many time as you want and fill all your school (different schools you have attended) info then click save or next to the other page.

Is it a must because i did not add mine ??

Jayjayyy:
\Hello guys

I got my visa approved last week Tuesday.. but I am yet to get an info on my passport pick up..

How long does this typically take?

(There was public holiday monday and tuesday tho)

Share your successful transcripts abeg

Hello guru

please I need latest group link for canada study permit group

please help

Gurus
please help address,

Has anyone rescheduled interview through Avits and what are the steps,

Reason why I am asking

My interview was canceled and I have been opened for Rescheduling.
Now my Form1-20 has a new number and i have a new ds160.

please what is involved will the avits site just redirects me to a new schedule calendar or will it ask for Uploading Ds and Form120 again?

please address with experience

ChampJoke:
My daughter and I plan to go to the U.S. embassy with my husband. He recently received a fully funded PhD scholarship in the USA and will be applying for an F-1 visa, while my daughter and I will be applying for F-2 visas. We got married December 2023, had an elaborate wedding with pictures as evidence, and we are blessed with a daughter.

Since we got married, I have not officially changed my surname to my husband’s name. All my documents, including my international passport, still bear my father’s surname, except for my daughter’s birth certificate, where my surname is written as my husband’s name. My marriage certificate is currently being processed, and I have been asked which name should appear on it.

I am concerned about whether these name differences will cause issues during the visa process. I do not have enough time to apply for a new passport

Should I use my father's surname on the marriage certificate to match my current passport and explain the situation during the interview, or is it necessary to update my passport to my husband's name and also use his name on the marriage certificate?

Please I need your advice guys

Dont change anything,
hence your passport is still valid.

As for your marriage certificate don’t modulate anything.
The certificate should be presented as the way it should be.

since you’re f2 the consular already know about this.

trying to make your marriage certificate match with your Passport and the rest documents will create a suspicious whole that will result to another thing.

Billions123:
I think it's because that your uncle story has been overused.

if the story is real how is it over used??

JessicaGodwin:
Hey guys pls I need corrections on where I got it wrong
F1 visa
First attempt
Lagos consulate
White lady on window 2😡
Denied

Me: Good morning ma
Vo: Good morning, pls pass me ur passport and i:20
Me: there u go ma with a smile in my nice suit.

Vo: who is covering your expenses?
Me: outside the scholarship of $20,000 awarded to me upon admission, my uncle Bleep will be covering the remaining expenses.
He owns a private enterprise where he deals on sales on rice grain, he has a annual income of over #380million with staff capacity of 36 both in warehouse and other shops. My uncle has been sponsoring my education since after the death of my parents and he feels indebted to my family because my mother saw him through sch and seeing how well I’ve improved over time has shown interest in helping me pursue my academic career.

Vo: And what is his take home after expenditure?
Me: over #150m.

Vo: Had ur uncle traveled to the United state before?
Me: No, he hasn’t because of his business.

Vo: Have u travelled to the us before?
Me: No ma, this would be my first time if my visa is being approved.

Vo: sorry u are not qualified for this visa, the remaining part nor gree enter my heat again😪

my dear, you did well nice❤️first attempt, you did better than me.

Repeat this answers regarding your uncle in next attempt.

but inbox me ❤️through email.

temiidayo:
Please has any one experienced a "duplicate user found" error while creating a new visa schedule application.

And what can I do to get past this error to continue with my application?

change a phone number while creating

Billions123:
Omo the owner of this transcript no try ooo.

How can you say you are leaving your job for 5 years to go and stay with your husband to be cooking for him and that your employer understands?

If you were the VO, would you give you a Visa?

Enjoyment dey my eye too
me go kuku close office go dey with my love 😂

Chemist4life:
For f2 that study nurse,is it ideal to disclose it on her job description or work experience, hope it wouldn't raise a reg flag,
Also concerning length of stay, 7 years is wat is on f1,would it be advisable to add 6 years on f2 application

Chemist4life
oya read

Chemist4life:
For f2 that study nurse,is it ideal to disclose it on her job description or work experience, hope it wouldn't raise a reg flag,
Also concerning length of stay, 7 years is wat is on f1,would it be advisable to add 6 years on f2 application

techkay:
Please, I need everyone' s contribution concerning my case.

I am F2 with 2 kids and our visa was delayed on 23/06/22 in Lagos.

How soon can I reapply?

The interview.

Vo: good morning ma

Me: good morning sir

Vo: pass me your documents

Me: I passed my documents

Vo: why are you going to the US

Me: I'm going to the US to support my husband who's presently studying for his PhD in the department of electrical engr. As a PhD student, my husband enrolled for some courses, he is also a GTA and teaches some undergraduate courses for his department, he also conducts research in the...... Vo cuts in

Vo. What was he doing before he traveled

Me: he is a lecturer in federal University of .......... here in Nigeria, he's currently on study leave to pursue his PhD and will definitely return after the completion of his program

Vo: what are you doing?

Me: I have been working consistently as a .............. in the university of ........ , . I'm presently in so so cadre. I've discussed my traveling plan with my employer and have agreed to acceed to my request as soon my Visa is granted

Vo. You want to stay in the US for 3 years

Me: no. I want to stay for 5years, my husband PhD program is for 6years and has spent one year already. I want to stay for the rest of his program so that I cook for him and give him emotional and moral supports he needs to finish his PhD on time so that we can both return to our places of work here in Nigeria.

Vo: what will his PhD do for him

Me: It will enable him to get promoted to the level of senior lecturer and also help him to carry out more outstanding research in his field upon his return to Nigeria

Vo[b]. You want to leave your work for 5years?[/b]

Me: yes, I have discussed with my employer and have agreed to transfer two of my colleagues who perform similar duties with me to take up my role until I return back after the completion of my husband program

Vo: why didn't you go with him?

Me : there was a project of going on in my section at my place of work And I was in charge of the section I have to be on ground to supervise the project

Vo: Who is funding your trip?

Me: the major part of the funding is coming from GTA he receives from the University. My husband has been working consistently in Nigeria university for the past 8 years, and has been saving for the past 8years. He has worked with ..... university, he has worked with.... Vo cuts in and ask

Vo: how much was his salary?

Me: I said it

Vo: how much is your own salary?
Me: I said it

Vo: how many siblings do you have?

Me: 2

Vo: any in the US

Me: no

Vo: how many siblings does your husband have

Me: 4

Vo: any in the US

Me: no

Vo types for long and issue a blue paper saying sorry you are not qualify for us Visa at the moment, you can try again in the future.


Please what has gone wrong here?
And how soon can I reapply?
How do I answer what has changed?

I am seriously down since yesterday, please help me out.

Muniquelily:
I dont understand why it is hard o. My son has been rejected twice. What is not doing right. I feel he is not confident and bold. He is someone that talks a lot but i think he allows fear overtake him. I need advice. We are trying again, what is he not doing right?

If you can share his transcripts we can understand what went wrong.

Faahezarh:
I decided to reapply for F2 Visa . In my new application, what should I write as reason for previous denial because I don’t want to be specific.

Also, what duration of stay can I put in my DS 160 because I intend to stay till my husband ends his programme.

stick to your F2,
Show stronger ties.

Wealth1990:
Please my passport expires in 2027. I want to attend interview for my F1 visa. Hope it won't count against me.

Wealth,
What date you got for interview?

Emmy2022tech:
Has anyone also use IEE for course by course evaluation? Can you please share your experience or review? It’s urgent. So if WES delay, I will consider IEEE

You to use the evaluation type your school required, like mine requested for WES

Billionbaby23:
Nope just waiting for my emergency date then I go for the interview

okay good luck 🍀

Billionbaby23:
Is anybody going to Houston community college this summer 2025?

Have you gotten your visa??