₦airaland Forum

Who has customs past questions please

okweye4:
Please who has the custom exam past questions. Help a brother. My Email address is okweyep@gmail.com

co-quote

oweniwe:
When it's your time reload the link from the email

no e-mail sent, that lead me to the question. To those without e-mail were they able to log-in for the pre-test

BlackSeedNG:
it will defin.. work
but it seems u have logged in on another system or tab or whatever

not at all

oweniwe:
Okay, please what's the maths questions like?

Easy, medium, hard?

this is an error it's giving

BlackSeedNG:
might want to use another system with a better webcam

if I start by 4.09 for 4.00 will it work because I'm seeing I have been logged on another device

kellexnuel:
your link should be activated from 5:30pm.
you should be more concerned with stable internet and noisy environment.

must the system have webcam?

Anyone done his/her pre-test?

Please is it still system or phones?

SeedofAbraham:
I'm yet to get the Pre-test link o

not everyone has received even me so I guess it's in batches

Efetobore1980:
Hello Punchy.
The only person that can guide you with future appointment and entry into the United States after your visa issuance is your incoming (new) Form-I20.

Focus on getting the new Form-I20 and focus on visa success tips. Stop worrying yourself about visa validity which you have not even gotten.

Consular officer determines your visa issuance based on your I-20 information. Besides, F1-visa is still an indefinite visa stamping providing that you are maintaining studentship in the U.S. Like i wrote earlier, your new Form-I20 will determine your next moves.

NOTE: You can always apply for Emergency Appointment as a prospective international student. 👍

please I jus sent you an E-mail

Adebayo82:
Please add me to the WhatsApp group

please add me I already sent you a mail

Efetobore1980:
**
If the school did not notify you officially (that is it does not reflect in your Form-I 20) then dont worry about it because there is no way the VO is going to know that information.

But if your school notified you officially (which is likely going to prompt the issuance of New Form-I20) then all you have to do is to update your POF.

Either way round, if the increase is not reflecting in your Form-I20 dont worry about it. VO ask you questions based on your DS-160 and your Form-I 20 information. 👐

it reflected because for fall I was at the embassy for coa 1k lesser

Please for someone with a particular coa for fall and it increase by 1k for spring maintaining same funding from the school. How can one tackle the question when asked by V.O?

Good morning. Please to create ticket to link a new bar-code to AVITS portal, do I need to submit the ds-160 application first?

Efetobore1980:
■■
How can you receive a genuine and honest application guidelines with this your clueless narative ? Nobody knows single tips on your profile.

The U.S consular as wiser as they are also rely absolutely on your DS-160 information in order to interview you. So how can someone who is not a magician give you genuine tips ? 👋

hahhaa

kamsy101:
Just A reminder🖼️

Hope you know while the defer is Ticking

Sevis Fee is Running OUT
😭

for me my school defer just once which I've used the option

Raph14:
The entire interview lasted barely a minute, everything just go like that

it doesn't even take much time from the first 2 question they should get their deduction

Raph14:
Good day everyone, I’m new here and I need your help.

I recently had my U.S. visa refused under Section 214(b), and I’m currently planning to reapply. I’ve already deferred my admission to Spring 2026 so I can properly address any concerns that may have led to the refusal.

A bit about my background:

I hold a National Diploma in Computer Science and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics (2:1).

I have over 10 years of professional experience working as a System Administrator and IT Support Specialist.

In 2024, I launched my own Cybersecurity and IT startup, which is registered with CAC.

The main reason I’m pursuing a Master’s degree now is because I believe I need advanced knowledge in Cybersecurity to properly scale and lead my company towards the vision I have for it.

I’m single by personal choice and in my early 40s.

My visa interview experience:
I arrived at the embassy around 6:00 a.m. for my 7:00 a.m. appointment. People scheduled for 6:30 and 6:45 a.m. were already being called in, and eventually, those of us with 7:00 a.m. slots were also let in around 6:45.

After the security checks and administrative processing, I joined the queue for the visa interview. It was a tense atmosphere — one of the officers at Window 3, a young man likely in his early 30s, seemed very strict and was issuing a lot of refusals. I was really hoping not to end up at his window.

Thankfully, I was directed to a female officer, who had just interviewed and approved a woman who needed an interpreter. However, before me, I also saw her issue several refusals.

When it was finally my turn, the interview felt rushed. I tried to present my case clearly, but I wasn’t asked many follow-up questions. In the end, I was handed a blue refusal sheet under 214(b).

Transcript:
F-1 Visa Refused.
Attempt: First time
Interview date: June 30, 2025
Interview Time: 7:00am
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
George Washington University.
MSc in Cybersecurity.

Me: Good morning, officer.

VO: Good morning.

Me: How are you doing, Ma?

VO: Pass me your passport.

I placed my passport and I-20 in the tray. She scanned my passport.

VO: You were refused a Canadian visa in 2024?
Me: No, ma, in 2023 and 2024, I was refused a Canada Visa. The refusal was due to insufficient funds, as noted in the IRCC letters. However, my financial situation has since improved. I now have a merit scholarship from George Washington University, and I’m on paid study leave from my current employer.

VO: I see you’re going to GWU for a Master’s in Cybersecurity in computer science.

Me: Yes, ma’am. I’m going for my master’s in Cybersecurity in Computer Science to gain global exposure, and this course will equip me with advanced skills in cybersecurity—both technical and strategic, so I can better protect digital assets, respond to threats, and lead cybersecurity projects. Once I am done with the program, I plan to return to my current employer to take on senior roles.

NB: The reason I didn’t stop at simply answering “Yes” was because I had observed her while she interviewed others. She rarely asked more than three questions, and by the third, she usually seemed to have made up her mind. That’s why I decided to include information about my ties to home, just in case she didn’t ask any follow-up questions.

VO: Who is funding your education?

Me: Thank you for that question, officer. I received a merit scholarship from GWU covering my tuition—$xxxx, "My deficit is $25,000 after the scholarship". I have personal savings XX amount and study leave salary from current employer of xx amount to cover my living expenses, books and health.

At this point, she interrupted with “OK” and she stood up, moved away briefly like someone that want to stretch her body, and returned. I offered to show my bank statement, study leave approval from employer and scholarship documents, but she said it wasn’t necessary.

As I attempted to continue, she said, “Thank you for applying for a U.S. visa,” and initially picked up a white sheet, but then switched to the blue refusal sheet and said, “I’m refusing your visa. The blue sheet explains all the details.”


The whole experience was emotionally draining — watching people get denied one after the other while waiting for your turn is not easy.

it can be I can attest especially after giving your all

emmanuelbrown26:
Ok baba, pls do they request for bank statement of aza?

its rare I don't know since the lift of ban though

emmanuelbrown26:
What about POF or statement of account

put passport at least 2

Any idea on this issue? What can I do?

Please what is it with worknation calling me today to go and complete my profile do they want to pay or what, any idea please

Thanks

Efetobore1980:
Hello.
Yes of course . Except if I don't understand your grammar. For example if your current appointment is January, 2026 and you were able to reachedule to September, 2025 that is backward reschedule. 👋

yes I read on Google it's only when you use emergency request

Efetobore1980:
■■

Kenny. Focus on all areas of F1 visa qualifications. If you had secured full scholarship your visa can be denied. You applied for $1,000 scholarship to hoodwinked the visa officer that your circumstances has changed ? If the amount was your initial deficit that's a different scenario. Besides, who told you that you needed $1,000 scholarship for a change of circumstances ? 🖐

hello sir on AVITS portal can one get rescheduling date backward from your appointment date?

Timshin:
If your refusal wasn't within the last year (12 months from your current appointment) according to the instruction on the portal, I think you should be good. Then if not Chikzy, I think you should just speak to your school at this point, if deferrement would be an option.

can't one use reschedule option?

For us who are retrying again after first refusal and got date for October and my program is starring August what is my option as I cannot use Expediate request?

Efetobore1980:
Thank you sir. We are under the same roof of Nairaland. Togetherness. 👍

bro I sent you a mail please respond

Efetobore1980:
■■
I don't think there is any group or platform for mock training for now. Meanwhile, why not research this section very well and study related visa transcripts in order to master possible questions and how to answer ?

** Over- Relying on groups or platform might make you sing the normal songs to the consular eg A = for Apple. B = for Boy.

** But with self idea and not following generalised ways, you can say ' A = for Applause , B = for Bravery. This will clears you of any pre-meditated or commonplace answers . 👍

hello Efetobore you seem to be experienced in this travelling journey... I would like to have a word with you if you don't mind

Teettyllayho:
It's normal for everyone in Nigeria. There are no dates available for now. But I think you can apply for expedited appointment 60 days to your resumption date.

you can only apply for expediated if you can choose any date first or if there's another way please let me know

Efetobore1980:
Since you are aware of this then defer your admission. There is nothing like visa pause in all the avits profile i have had the privilege of logging into. I don't know where people coined that grammar " visa pause 😎

bro inasmuch as you want to be diplomatic its better to be silent, avits portal will not tell you there's a pause but we read news to know that why there's no date presently in lagos and Abuja appointment calendar is as a result of the temporary suspension