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[quote author=owagbeba post=105341294]Good.. also highlight the fact that you will be returning to take up senior position at xyz radio station. This federal radio station is a strong point and a tie to Nigeria. Make it obvious.

If your husband is working with “ multinational” or a popular company, make that obvious too.

Repackage this transcript and post again; anticipate all possible questions VO may ask.

Do a mock interview with hubby... let him be cynical at every point in the interview until you get it right.[/quote


Hello , I have a major question what if I haven’t been working with anything close to my degree which I believe many Nigerians are doing , how can I fix this ?? I do business involving buying and selling (products and services ) and also offer training and mentorship for people within my industry . I read political science , finished in 2019 and now I want to do an MBA program ?

Mide95:
I wonder why that VO behaves that way. A friend that went for her interview last week at Abuja said he was just dishing out the Blue denial slip like souvenirs. He only considers applicants with good travel history, or full funding. Its really not fair tbh.

That was the first question he asked me —- have u ever travelled before , I said no!! He was like oh a first timer , let’s see —- asked me my highest qualification , what I worked as and who was sponsoring and then he denied me !!! �!!! Dunno if I should at least travel to Dubai or soemthing first before trying again !! My second attempt (3years interval ) ..

Pepperoni001:
Go ahead with your interview, get an extension letter for POE.

Best of Lucks

Thanks a lot

Hello everyone , EA approved for 26th August on the 4th of August , resumption is on the 23rd. Can I still make it or just defer Also , When my visa is approved , would I have an issue at the POE if par adventure I leave on the 30th or 31st ?

beejhay69:
A Letter from your school detailing the extension would do. Print it out and present to the VO (if asked).
Also show the officer at POE.

Thank you ��

Kioshi:
Please when did you apply and where?

13th July , Abuja

Hello experts
School resumes 23rd of August !! EA Approved for 26th !! Is this ok ?? In a zoom meeting with my school some weeks back they said it’s still ok to resume within 2weeks after resumption date !! How do I prove this to the VO AND officer at the POE

Viquetohr:
Hi Lightspeed.

When did you apply for the EA, and which embassy got you approved?

Applied on the 13th !! Abuja

Hello everyone
I got my EA approved today ! Nearest Available date to my resumption is 26th — school resumes 23rd — what do you think I can do ?

Schrodinger1:
Long Post

Over the past weeks, I have been more than delighted seeing a 100% visa approvals from all those that I was privileged to have been engaged with in their F1 Visa mock exercise albeit some did not come here to share their transcripts. It was fascinating to have spent those times with you. Congratulations guys! More wins await you all.

In addition, I personally derived this somewhat, naturally induced self-confidence and the can-do-spirit with the news of your successes, that despite my 2 previous refusals at the Lagos Consulate, I knew I had what it takes to change the narrative at my third consecutive appointment in Lagos with the Almighty by my side.

NOTE: I am not God that gives visa approvals neither am I a professional VO that has worked at the embassy before. I only try to directly impact your preparation positively if I happen to have the chance to prepare with you.



Having arrived at the embassy at exactly 6:55am, I immediately joined the queue that was moving into the screening hall. After the checks, we waited in this hall for about 2hrs before entering the main interview hall were biometrics and finger capturing were done at around 8:25am. Two VO's on duty, a Black American lady in window 2 and a White American Man in window 5. The white man was dishing out pink paper with little remorse. I quickly observed that I was interviewed by him in December 2019, my second refusal. Partially, I started blaming myself for not going to Abuja while still in the queue. My wish was to be interviewed by the Black Lady which didn't come true. A vast majority of those unfunded didn't get approval in his window, window 5. You hardly spend 2mins in his window. The moment he sees you're funded and heading for probably a research focused program, he'd approve your visa. Most often than not, he doesn't ask beyond the same 3 questions if you have been fully funded. The other Lady would delay and eventually refuse an application. Generally, they were far more refusals than otherwise.

The Full Transcript!

VO: Good morning, pass me I-20 and passport.

Me: Good morning sir. This is it. (He immediately glanced on the financial section of my I-20 and started typing)

VO: what is your study plan and where are you going?

Me: I am going to study for my Masters program in Electrical Engineering at Colorado State University. I will be focusing on my research area in Radar Communications Systems and Networks. I will be taking a minimum of 9 credits of Thesis and 21 credits of regular course work spread within 4 semesters in 2years. I will be wrapping up my studies with a final oral examination. My courses are Satellite Communications, Information Theory, Digital Signal Pro... ( VO: Don't tell me about your courses, I don't need it).

VO: What is your plan after study?

Me: I will return home to work as a researcher with NigComSat or the Nigerian Communications Commission, where I hope to be involved the collaboration between NCC and SpaceX in the deployment of starlink satellite Internet services, a project that is likely to commence in 2023 and would end in 2027. In the long term, I would take up a lecturing role in my alma mater, this degree is a step towards achieving that, as well as setting up my own research institute here in Nigeria.

VO: I'll be approving your visa and brings out the white paper.... I said thank you with a huge smile/laughter on my face but covered with facemask. I heard other stuffs but could not comprehend... My body was already in motion. I think the long queue behind me reacted and cheered to my reaction... My sign of relief was more than glaring...

PS: My delivery was not smooth even though as I was 100% confident. The fact that I had cough, and was stressed (didn't sleep all through), tired, hungry as well as my poor history there could have been the reasons.

After 3 experiences in the same embassy, I would advise you to use the Abuja Embassy if you do not have any form of Funding or if you've been refused once in Lagos. It helps psychologically. The drilling in Lagos is Massive and I feel you have a slightly better chance in Abuja. I think Lagos has more applicants than Abuja, if this is correct, then it makes sense to use the latter. However, you can do it anywhere just like I did.

Big thank you to Horlahsunbo225, best plug for mock.

In all you do, Do Not Quit This Hustle. Listen to Burna Boy's song "Level Up" in the Twice as Tall Album if you feel like quitting.

Congrats sir !!! Ild appreciate a mock interview ! Thanks

Emmyjnr1:
Anyone going to middle Tennessee state university??

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Hello everyone , pls is it true appointment dates in July and August can pop up by chance on one’s portal even without applying for emergency ?? Had to get a new MRV cos my initial emergency was denied and I had exhausted my rescheduling chances !

Has any seen Ny open dates in Abuja for July ?

Shanid:
GREETINGS, MY SCHOOL REQUESTED FOR STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT BUT DIDNT SPECIFY THE MONTHS IT SHOULD COVER....HOW LONG SHOULD IT COVER, SHOULD I JUST SEND 6 MONTHS??

8 months

Emmyjnr1:
Guys help!! I applied for emergency visa interview on the 26th of June and the next date for emergency stated was July 7th, I haven't gotten denial or approval mail yet. How many days does it take to get a mail approving or denying an emergency request Any ideas

My reply came in like 4hours (Abuja)

Oyeyemidesign:
Guys if you request for Emergency in Lagos and no response, try and use the ‘Provide Feedback’ option on the cgi portal and select Interview Appointment as reason and add comment + you can attach your i-20 document. You can try this if it works

Do you know anyone it worked for ?? I got denied for expedite in Abuja and was asked in an email to request again and upload my i20!!!

Vahn:
Hello everyone, please can i use a cooperative account bank statements for visa processing? If my mum is a member?

Yes you may !!! Just get a letter from the cooperative stating their support !! I personally know people who used those kind of accounts

onitj:
Which location

Abuja

Help experts- applied for emergency appointment - got denied !! Got an emails to send another request with my i20. On my portal can’t seem to reschedule !! Pls how do I go about it ?

Banex2:
It will no longer be showing if you have applied for it before and they haven't responded to your email except you cancel that appointment first. And if you do, you will have only one chance left to apply or pay again if the second chance is lost

They have responded . They asked me to request again and upload my i20 . But can’t find it on my portal . Do I just reply the email and upload the documents requested ?

afeezzezo:
Emergency request is no longer showing on your portal?

It’s not showing on mine

DavidBurger:
please how did you change help my life

Cancel ur existing appointment and reshedule to Abuja

Hemingway:
I changed from Lagos to Abuja this early morning. My emergency appointment got approved. I just booked a date in July. Thank you Jesus.

Pls what documents did you submit to get your request approved ?

onitj:
Hello,
Which location please

Abuja !!! I’m guessing Mayb cos I ddnt sign my i20 !!! Got an email saying I should send in another request and send my i20 too

Janet200:
Add your Ds160 and admission letter and try to compose a detailed explanation of why you need it in the space provided

Thanks a lot !! I didn’t sign my I-20 I’m thinking Mayb that could have been the reason cos u got an email for supportustraveldoc that states I should submit another request and my i20– Also pls how do I submit another requests from the supportustraveldoc email Or their website ( can seems to find the icon for the request on my portal again . Thanks

Hello house , my request for emergency appointment was denied just now !! I don’t know why !! Can I re apply ?? I uploaded my i-20 and Sevus payment reciept!

I want to cancel my appointment in Lagos and put in Abuja cos Lagos don’t seem to be responsive with emergency , however , it’s showing I can’t cancel an appointment or else I have to pay another visa fee . Haven’t canceled before and so i am confused . Is this the norm ?

Has Anyone who applied for emergency appointment in Lagos got any response yet ?I applied last week Friday but still no email response yet

[quote author=kemmystree2015 post=103075196]ABUJA has Dates. 29th June and 1st week July [/quo

Pls does Lagos have any dates open ?

Lightspeed26:
Hello I’m also experiencing the same thing , visa schedule appointment Date in Lagos begins from 2024, and my school resumes in 23, August . How do I apply for an earlier date ? Please

Honestly , when I saw 2024 , I was confused !! Do I go ahead to apply then request an emergency interview ? I’m suppose to resume by August 23, 2021

Ayobamichemical:
Hello, please I want you to explain how to go about filling new DS form for Abuja. My current DS-160 confirmation print has Lagos, but appointment date is January 4,2024. But I found an early date for Abuja.

Is there any implication?
I'm yet to book an appointment for Lagos though?
Would I be paying new visa fee?
Thanks for your reply.

Hello I’m also experiencing the same thing , visa schedule appointment Date in Lagos begins from 2024, and my school resumes in 23, August . How do I apply for an earlier date ? Please