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tonero4urch:
Which profile? You mean my DS160 form profile or my visa interview booking profile?

Your CGI portal, the visa interview booking profile

It’s because the payment can’t be made in Nigeria. Contact Walspring to help you with it...

Prosnelson:
How? Am finding it difficult to pay too

Aloysius20:
Yes, and a parent/guardian to sign the line below with their name.

The parent’s signature is only needed when you’re under 18.

Yo12345:
Yeah I think so too, I’m more worried about losing the appointment date, since I’m outside Nigeria and getting an appointment slot has been difficult.

Another thing I’m considering is to submit a new/correct DS160 form and get the new confirmation page and go to the interview with both old and new (saw this online when I researched my options)

Please tell me what you think

You do not need to cancel your appointment, just update your profile with the new ds-160 number.

Systrom:
Always state if it was Lagos or Abuja that issued or denied the visa

That information helps a lot

So which is yours ?

Please, how does knowing whether Lagos or Abuja approves or denies help?
I really want to know.

Blessed365:
Hi guys please I need your help, two years ago(2019) I had applied for a student visa I was issued my white papers and passport collected to have my visa printed on it, and 2days later when I check my visa status I was denied. And when I had gone to the reception center to get my passport back. It came with a slip pointing to the reason why I was refused under section 212(a) (6) (c) (I)...my question could I have been banned?? And for how long? What do I do if I have been banned before re applying? Please I need answers guys

If you don’t mind, can you share what documents or information made you permanently ineligible?

maximsjoe:
Please guys I need help anybody with a transcript for master in biomedical engineering my date of interview is close

Type in ‘Biomedical Engineering VO’ into the search button here on Nairaland, limit it the travel section, you will see some transcript.

Dmoney1992:
Good evening all, please can I pay for visa fees and book appointment before filling ds160 form because have not yet receive my i20. Thank you

No, you can’t. You can only pay visa fees but you need your Sevis ID to book an appointment.

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@Isaacbill’s transcript

Transcript.

Visa Approved

Interview was scheduled for Wednesday, 9th December at the Abuja Embassy.

Two windows (VO) were available to interview applicants, a white in her mid 30's - 40's and a middle age Afro-American man.

Me : Good morning sir

VO: How did you find out about this school?

Me: I once read an article about top hydrogeology programme in the US from the Nigeria Mining and Geosciences Society Magazine. So, I made the choice of the schools from the magazine listing.

VO: (Nods head)
Oh, You applied to other schools ?

Me:Yes, four other schools

VO: Tell me about your background.

Me: I bagged a bachelor's degree in Geophysics in 2014 and went for NYSC thereafter. I finished NYSCin 2016. I have been working as a geoscientist.

VO: Since when have you been working ?
Me: 2016


VO: So, What will you do with this degree?
Me: I intend to come back and pick a position as Hydrogeologist 1 at the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency. I will be switching from field geologist to a research position with the agency.

VO: Who will sponsor you

Me: My brother will pay the deficit.

VO: Are you Married?

Me; No, not yet


VO : Have you traveled before ?
ME: NO.

VO: Everything looks good from here. I will approve your visa . Take this paper, it has instruction on how to pick your bla bla

Me: Thank you sir.

No document was requested except i20 and passport. To God be the glory.

How about you just change your flight plans to match when you can actually move into your apartment, that’s if it hasn’t been confirmed yet.

Eenduranceee:
Hi guys,

Congratulations to all those who got their visa approved already and favour to those still going. Please I need help my people.

I will be flying to Texas Tech University after Christmas, I'm in search of where to stay for 3nights before moving to my apartment. I have tried to mail the apartment about moving in earlier, but they told me there's nothing they can do, and I will have to look for where to stay for d few nights before my move in date.

Please if you are in TTU or knows someone there that can help a poor brother, kindly assist. Only for three nights, and they don't have to worry about feeding me, just where to sleep.

Help a brother

Lagos - US CONSULATE

Abuja - US EMBASSY

December 4th and 18th are available in Abuja. The slots are a little bit much

December 4 is available. Only 2 slots

Chilexeve:
please I need your help!!! I chose April 6th as my interview date in Lagos, then applied for emergency date, but was denied. I filled another DS160 and chose abuja this time around, saw 13th january which I picked as interview date. Now there no option of emergency request on the dashboard neither is there an option of rescheduling. What could be the problem? please do I need to pay for another MRV?

To choose another date, you have to pay for another MRV. You can only schedule an appointment twice with a particular MRV.

STTITUS:
Alright. Gracia. Do you think I can register as a new user then, fill in a new DS-160 form and then, replace the old DS-160 number with the new one?

You can’t, Your passport number can only be attached to one profile. If nothing is changing on your ds-160 form, I don’t think you need to fill a new one

STTITUS:
Not yet, because each time I try to continue to the payment of the visa, I always see the old DS-160 number.

Change it to the new one, if you’ve filled a new one

osadestiny:
My people please can one be able to transfer his sevis payment to another school that already sent him his I-20. Is it possible to do that because he wouldn’t be going to the previous one again so he need to apply for visa now but he already paid the sevis payment using the previous school I-20 number and school name.

Yes you can.

Since his reason is based on the first interview’s decision.

Kindly share the transcript of your first interview, try as much as possible to remember the conversation that transpired between you and the VO

seglius:
VISA DENIED.

My Profile :
Chemical engineering with 3.80/5 CGPA, More than 5 years working experiences in natural gas plant, Presently in Dubai working as an assistant engineer in same Natural gas plant.

Got Admission in :
Texas A&M university-Kingsville,
Petroleum engineering
in state tuition: $8000

Bank statement: $60,000
This is my second time to apply this month in Dubai


Transcript

VO: pass me your passport and I-20
Me: passed

VO: pass me your degree certificate and transcript
Me: passed( checking for 1 minutes)

VO: pass me your bank statement
Me: passed ( checking for 1 minutes)

VO: who is sponsoring you and what does she do?
Me: my mother and a real estate developer

VO: why the course:
Me: it will enhance my technical knowledge, learn new skills to improve and increase the production and efficiency of the natural gas in energy industry so after I will come back to take an engineering manager position in my company and also help to develop the efficiency of natural gas production and distribution in Nigeria gas sector.

VO: how much is your salary
Me: 4000 Dirham.

VO: where are you working
Me: working in cloud energy gas as an assistant engineer then I passed him my resident visa.

VO: what is the duration of your course
Me: 23 months and few days

VO: so you will be promoted after the course in your place of work.
Me: yes sir

VO: why the school
Me: the course outline and structure are in Align with my research area, and the department present research is on my research and also the school is equipped with modern engineering equipment like unit operation.


VO: sorry I won’t be approving your visa based on the first interview decision. But you can work hard and apply latter.
He looked at me.


Please house where did I missed it and what can I do?

I am planning to defer my admission for summer then applied in Nigeria.

gynnie:
Please I have an issue with the receipt from gtbank, I paid my Visa Fee via the Gt Mobile app but I haven't gotten a receipt, the only receipt I have is the "Gtbank Online Transfer Advice" I will like to know if this is sufficient.

Check your mail, it should have been sent to it.

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.

How old are you?
Do you have a Bsc already?

quasarJose:


So how do you suggest I pay?

Look for someone with a dollar card. I’m not sure if this is the only option though.

quasarJose:
Please has anyone done WES evaluation of recent? How did you make your payment? My cards are getting declined...

I used a firstbank MasterCard and a gtcrea8 MasterCard.

Maximum amount for international transactionS on cards is $100

Pjomo:
Jealousy can never let them approve your visa if you keep going like this

This isn’t about jealousy, I just stated the obvious because I believe you learnt from other people’s recent transcript before going for your interview this week. It won’t reduce anything from you, if you let others learn from yours too.

Have a blessed journey.

Pjomo:
Thank bro. I will post the full transcript when I settle down in the USA

Honestly, You shouldn’t have bothered posting it

Henrryng:
Or can i transfer my sevis fee to the new school and everything will be okay.

Yes, you can and you must do it. Also, fill another DS-160 form and update the information on your cgi portal. Make sure you do all this at least 3 days before your interview.

Curious2020:
Please I need help!

I'm trying to pay for the css profile using a sterling ATM card, it's a verve Card, not MasterCard or VISA, on the website it's not bringing the option to use a verve Card, please is there any alternate way to make the css payment, I went to my bank to request for a MasterCard or visa they insisted that I must present a valid international passport or visa before I can receive one.

I even tried if I can pay via PayPal but it's not possible.

Use someone else’s MasterCard or Visa card, that’s the only thing you can do. Verve card can’t be used for online transactions.

Asiwaju101:
Hello house
Pls is there anyone that has once been denied a visa and later reapply, pls is there any assurance of getting a visa after been denied once,and what questions does such person satnd to meet,
F1 visa

There are several people who got their visa after been denied twice, thrice and even last year, after the 8th denial.

obexxy:
No I wasnt

The date is not active

And that's my dilemma now.

Were you?

I don’t think you need to pick the date on your CGI website any longer, all you need to do is go to the embassy on the said day with a printed copy of the email sent to you along with other relevant documents.

Congratulations

donmattalayo:
I've been a silent reader here for 1+ years.

Embassy Location: Lagos

Date: 30 October, 2020

School name: Texas Tech University

Program: PhD (Chemistry)

Undergraduate Degree: Chemistry (1')

Funding/Financial Aid: Full ride

Status: Approved

NoTimeZone:
Good morning bosses in the house.

I have been admitted to Arizona State University, Accountancy (BS), W. P. Carey School of Business, Tempe for Spring 2021.

How do I go about requesting an electronically sent I-20?

Secondly, how do I go about applying for financial aid?

Kindly send a mail to the International Students office of your institution.

Secondly, send a mail to your program director. They are in the best position to guide you.

okay, thank you

wip7:
If you have submitted your application no need anymore.

If the department need it; you will receive an email requesting for that and your application will be re-opens so you can upload it.