HazelCanny:


Ok thanks... pls when did you lodge there?

Last two weeks.

BARISTAMandela:


You MUST tell them If they ask you, if they don't, then no need to say anything, if you lie about it, you visa will definitely be denied.

Hehehehe... how will they know that you lied about it when you didn't mention it anywhere that you have a sibling. If you haven't mentioned it before on your DS160 that you have a sibling there, they won't know bro.

tasho105:
Am still awaiting your contributions to this, pls help.a.bro.

I'm interested in a master's program in management to boost my career.
I'm in my late 40s, have HND and BSc in Economics.
I'm applying for spring admission.

My question: considering my age, do I have a chance of getting admission in US?
...and what's my chance of getting f1 visa?

Thanks as I await your response

For me, I think age doesn't matter if you are going for MSC and not for another BSC. You do have a chance of getting admission and Visa if you meet the neccessary requirements which age is not one of them.

Mickeybook:
#700 on bolt for transportation

I dont know about bolt cus I didn't use it when I lodged there. I used taxi which was #150

HazelCanny:


But the address says Lugbe... which is a satellite town outside the central district area... has anyone here used this hotel?

I have. It is just #150 trans fare from the hotel bus/stop to the embassy. Just enter taxi going to Area 10 and they will stop you at the embassy.

Laworldz:
Good afternoon. Please can anyone suggest good and safe hotels close to US embassy Abuja please. It’s urgent.

If you have not yet gotten one check this out. It is not only close to the embassy, it is also cheap too. 5k per night

Aratop:
Good morning house, trust we had a restful night!

I requested for an emergency appointment(Lagos) F - 1, since Tuesday night but have not gotten a feedback from them. I do not know if the request takes more than 72 hours.
I will appreciate comments based on rich experience...thanks.

It takes time most times. I can remember mine took about 2 weeks or so before it was approved and I have a friend that his took up to a month before it was approved. It differs though. There are some people theirs wasn't up to 48 hours. I think they approve based on the availability of days they have.

SILENTandSMART2:
First of all I'm pregnant , who will come my naming ceremony....

Ceremony? I love attending ceremonies. Where and when is it happening?

Family is everything.

Lovelypam:

On your second attempt, You were denied because u failed to wait for 2 months before going for another attempt. I guess you used an agent who probably knew about this but refuse to tell you because of money. When booking an appointment you are specifically ask if you have be denied visa within the past 2 months. If you click yes, no visa date will be available to you. If no, then you can schedule a regular appointment. Beware of those agent. I was a victim. My advice try and get a date from November 16. DO NOT GO FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT THIS MONTH!!!

This was not the reason for his denial sir. You said you were a victim? Did the VO tell you that you were denied because you didn't wait for two months? You got denied the second time doesn't mean that it was because you didn't wait for two months. I have a friend that got denied in July and she went back in August and her Visa was approved. I think the problem is because of his mom and brother that are over there.

Pregnancy is what many married women pray for.

macron:
Please someone should help me. I was previously denied in August and I don’t know if EA will be approved for me. I want to know if I should just defer till Fall 2022 or if I should try for spring 2022

You won't know until you apply first. I will advice you to apply for EA, if they didn't approve it you can then defer to Fall 2022.

deolubajo:
Hello bro, Please, what other questions did the Korean guy ask during your interview apart from your travel history? I will be going for my interview at the Abuja embassy soon.

Good evening bro, he said that from my I-20 he can see that I have a scholarship ( it wasn't a scholarship. It is RA with tuition waiver), that who is going to cover the deficit? And also where do I work ? Those were the questions he asked me.

I wish you the best of luck bro.

JAccksnow:
Anyone here experiencing this?
I can't access binance with my Glo network but my Airtel works.

Same here ooo. I even thought I was the only one experiencing that.

Good day guys, please can anyone help us give reviews of the VOs in Lagos Abeg. Please let's know the ones that deny base on travelling history and those that don't care about travelling history.

Jonesdozi:
NOVEMBER 2021 AVAILABLE IN LAGOS!!!

God will bless you bro for this. I have booked. Though I will be looking out for a closer date too.

UAVdrones:
You may not see the emergency link on your cgi again. Wait till you are 60days of your program start date.

Okay, thanks a lot.

tmann626:
That was on friday. you can check your CGI if the link is still there. Someone here posted about applying twice but got rejected.

Okay, thank you.

NigPatriot:


Just say you were issued the 214b because you were not able to demonstrate your intent to pursue your F1 intent.

What has changed?

I was not nervous and was not able to prove to the VO that I didn't have immigrant intent.

You'll get on your second try. Don't fret!

Thanks a lot for this.

tmann626:
I also applied for emergency appointment in abuja and it was approved.

Wooow... congrats. When bro?


If one applies for emergency appointment and it gets rejected. Will you have another chance to apply for another one again? Or you just have only one chance?

Aside @Kaey10, has anyone been able to apply for emergency appointment and was granted or still on hold? I would want to know especially in Lagos.

My 60 days starts on 2nd of November, do you guys advice I apply for emergency appointment in Lagos now or I should hold on till 2nd.

Oofay:
The paper you were given must have a section of the act written on it. 221(g) or 214(b) I think
So check it. If it's under 214(b), just write 'I was denied under section 214(b) if he US .....act.'
No need for story. They'll see the particular reason on the system.

Okay, thanks.

Dayoaf:



Just say you didn’t get the chance to provide the consular with enough information that would have helped your case. Or “I didn’t get to” and omit the chance. That way your next VO would want to hear what you have to say.

Okay. Thank you for this.

Mickeybook:
what is the category of your first denial... Was it student or b1/b2?

F-1

Mickeybook:
I'd advice you put unknown reasons.... As no one knows the reason for denial except the vo that interviewed you... Hope this helps

Thank you for this, but dont you think the VO will definitely know or conclude that I didn't effect any changes before coming for another interview.

Please guys what can someone fill on DS 160 as reason or reasons for denial? As I dey now, I dont know why the VO refused to approve my Visa.

BoluwajiPieters:


Wow! Did he give any particular reason for denying you the visa? Looks like these VOs work with numbers... Like, they've a quota system or something. It'll be well.

He did not. He just gave me that their normal blue paper that doesn't explain anything and said I will find the reason there.

Janet200:


This is painful o, It’s well.

Ya it is, but we move.

deolubajo:
MS or PhD please?

PhD

godguy:


Sorry about that.
What is in your i20? scholarship or Graduate Assistantship?

Research assistantship

BARISTAMandela:
Visa Interview Transcript:
Location: Abuja
School: Pennsylvania State University
COA: 74k
Scholarship: 38k
Deficit: 36k
Attempt: 2nd attempt (1st attempt was in 2019)
Status VISA APPROVED

V.O: Good morning

Me: Good morning, how is work?

VO: Fine thank you. (With a little surprise stare)
Pass me your I20

Me: Pls have it. (Placed my hands for biometric)

V.O: What are you going to do at Pennstate University

Me: I'm going for my Master of laws program in Public International law under the foreign lawyers program since my practice jurisdiction is not within the States (I said this cos my I20 says LLM - foreign lawyers program, so I used it to my advantage)

V.O: Where do you currently work?

Me: I run my own law firm ****LLP alongside my partner counsel **** Bruno Tobi. He will be in charge while I go for my studies, I also run a non-for-profit the Center for ****** on the side.

V.O: How many staff do have there?

Me: We have 2 associates, one intern and 2 office assistants.

V. O: What are you going to do when you return from this program?

Me: I will return to my position as the managing partner of our firm *****LLP and also see to the launching of our mediation center under the auspices of the Center for ******.

V.O: I can see you have scholarship of 38k, so who will be paying for your deficit?

Me: My elder sister Claire will paying for my deficit.

V.O: I see, (she muttered while holding on to my i20 and passport probably looking to confirm a few details.
okay sir, (after typing for few seconds)
I will be approving your visa (there came the white � �️ sweet sheet.)�

Me: Thank you and have a nice day (meanwhile I remained there pretending to be listening to those routine advice)

*FINIS*

*Personal tip:*
Start early, don't be in a haste else you blur your chances. (I took me 3 solid years) prepare well, fast and pray, as a Catholic I had to do some long novenas, avoided all the daughter's of eve that came calling to come to my house and massage me

Secondly, guys grace works, but you have to do the work especially your DS160 form (make sure infos rhyme with your previous interview forms), take your time and fill it well. But above all pray, fast and fervently ask for uncommon favour and grace.

While at the US embassy, I noticed that all the embassy staff including the V.O were extremely kind and polite towards me, unlike in my first interview. I went to this interview more spiritually prepared than ever. Only God saw me true. Jesus Christ owes all the credit.

Thanks you all for everything. I can’t thank Fairheart and everyone on NL that has contributed positively enough for all the love and support.

DON'T EVER EVER GIVE UP.

God bless you all��

Congratulations bro. Was your interview today?

Femotech123:


Sorry for your denial my bro.
But your transcript you posted isn’t well detailed enough, what is your course of study , is it a bachelor or masters and also maybe your work did not correspond with the course you wonna study and indicate if it’s LAG or ABJ.. so that gurus in the house can make comments . But for me is either your sponsor you don’t specify the exactly business he do at least one or two job is ok not he is this he his that and that... shy you grab or the work you do presently didn’t go with the course you wonna study... best luck next time reapply and prepare well again my brother 100 for you

There is nothing wrong with his transcript. He posted based on what he was asked. I was also denied today by the Korean guy, and this was the exact question he asked me. I even have full funding. My own is a fully funded program. He said he can see that I have a scholarship, I wanted to explain to him that it is not scholarship but full funding, he just did not listen.

Virtually everybody that he interviewed today was same question. He will first ask if you have travelled out before, once you say no, the next questions na just for formality sake.

I dont know why the other lady was not on sit today.