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Hello. Has anyone in the US recently renewed �� International Passport?

Abuja

sbot:
You can reapply immediately. Try Abuja.

What state denied you, by the way?

Hello Everyone. Is Emergency (expedited) Visa appointment per MRV receipt? I mean if one had been denied emergency appointment how soon can he request for another emergency?

Hello. Anyone studying in Indiana?

I don't think it's a problem and shouldn't affect the outcome of the interview. While filling DS 160, there is a column where you are asked for former names ( could be maiden name or any former name) you can state your former name. During the Visa interview, go with the change of name document and if the VO ask you can explain why you effected a change of name.

shawnmich:
Good day all the guru in the house.
I want to confirm some information and how visible it is , whether my past record will affect me or not?
I went to us embassy in the year 2011,2012 and 2013 and was denied for my bachelor degree, but now I want to go again but this time for my master degree. I have change my first and middle name because it's my father's name so I have change it to my other names but is different from the other name I have in the previous record with us embassy before. For example Surname: Aderibigbe first name: Samson middle name: ifamuyiwa (which I used to apply previously in the year 2011,2012 and 2013) but now change my name to Surname: Aderibigbe First name: Michael Middle name: Gbenga. Won't this new name affect me during the interview because they may be wondering why I change the name, though I have documents to back it up but being the fact that us are strict with data monitoring, won't it reduce my chance of getting visa?

Please kindly assist with advice so that I can know the way forward either to proceed or go to other country .
Thanks in advance

If you have been on this thread for long you will know he has always been doing this!!! Sincerely, I personally had to search for schools that offer the concentration I was looking to Advance my legal career on the website of the Law School Admission Council. Most of my colleagues seeking to further their Career unfortunately don't even know this crucial site!

Prexy1999:
This is commendable bro, try to do something like this and not telling people to hide their schools again.

Hi Gerona. Your toddler of 4 years old I think should be in preschool? If yes, kindly Google preschools with proximity to your Faculty and which fits your budget. Email or call them and confirm tuition. Settle with the one that fits your budget and ask them to reserve a space. They may schedule a zoom meeting with you. If the space is reserved print out the emails for your interview in case the VO ask. For your 14yrs old, it's presumed he would be High school search for Private owned high schools with proximity to your Faculty, look out for the one that fits your budget. Private schools owned by Orthodox Churches are usually cheaper. Email/call & begin enrollment process. Print out offer letter if any. Start accommodation arrangements and gather all documents for your interview. You may be lucky the VO may not ask. Sevis fee is only for F1 applicant. Your sevis covers for your kids. All the best!!!!

gerona:
Congratulations.
I am travelling with 2 kids 4 and 14, for my interview do I need to show proof of schooling arrangements for them? If yes, how do I go about it, please?. Also, did you pay for SEVIS for your kids. Kindly guide. Thank you.

DM me

Canada2021:
please which University? I am also a lawyer... thank you

Thank you!!!!! Amen

KemLaughs:
Thank you Jesus! Congratulations! You and your daughter remind me of my Mum and I. I saw her achieve so many things. Learnt resilience from her. Go and suceed!

Thank you. I pray you get approved

gunbishi05:
Congratulations ma'am, I'm truly happy for you, especially when your daughter asked that question.
I will also share my testimony here soon by God's grace.

Safe trip

Thank you!!!

Tayoade19:
Congrats, you are an epitome of God's favor.

VISA APPROVED.
June 16, 2021.

All glory and Adoration to him who is able to do much more than we can ever ask or imagine.

This is my 3 Attempt. First was October 19, 2020 with my 9 yr old daughter at Lagos ( Florida State University, Tallahassee. Scholarship $15,000). Second Attempt, I applied alone December 2, 2020 at Abuja( Florida State University).

Third Attempt today June 16, 2021 ( Abuja). I applied with my 6 month old baby and 9 years old daughter. I couldn't imagine leaving her behind.
Appointment was for 8am. Got to the Embassy 6.45am. The rush of those hustlers at the embassy is indescribable. No matter what they asked me I just told them am fine and I don't need anything. Abuja Embassy had a lot of applicants today. When I got to the CGI official to arrange my documents, he asked for my passport photographs and it was no where to be found. I was just wondering which Kain local trouble be dis one. He asked me to take another picture for the 3 of us. I had to go back get my phone to retrieve soft copies. They printed for N3,000 after asking for N7500.
My interview finally took place at about 11.30am. I was interviewed by the white lady. They were just a male and female VO. I noticed the female VO was dishing out more approvals than denials.

Funding( Scholarship)- $40,000
Dependents- $13000
Deficit- $31000
Total deficit- $44,000

V.O: pass me your I-20 and passport

Me: Excuse ma'am I stutter sometimes ( �,)

V:O: That's ok

V.O: I see you are going to University of xxxxcx for your masters in Law.

Me: yes ma'am

VO: Are those your only children?

Me: yes ma'am

VO: How old are they?

VO: The baby is 6 months and the other is 9yrs old.

VO: You have been to the US?

Me: yes I got a child birth Visa in October 2017 and we bought our tickets shortly after but lost my pregnancy. We decided to change it to a Christmas vacation so that I can have a change of environment. I have the medical report.

VO: ( she kept nodding her head) and said sorry about that.

V.O: what is your highest qualification?

Me: I graduated with a Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Jos in 2003 and proceeded to the Nigerian Law School same year and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2004.

Meanwhile she was reading and typing. I just dey kabash under my face mask. I dey cancel every negative remark on my profile.

VO: what is this masters going to do for you?

Me: Over the years my legal Career has been hinged on my Bachelor's degree and Work experience. I do not have a masters degree and because of the demand for legal pratictioners who are skilled in Nigeria, it has become imperative for me to acquire an advance knowledge in the field of law. This program will equip me with skills and knowledge to negotiate multinational transactions and regulatory framework for foreign trade and investment. This program will also equip me with skills and knowledge to resolve international sales disputes as I will be handling legal issues that arise from Multinational transaction on behalf of my clients in the corporate and commercial setting upon my return to Nigeria. I am also looking to improving my professional credentials so that I can secure a lucrative post in a multinational company in Nigeria.

VO: what have you been doing as a lawyer?

Me: I incorporate new companies, handle post incorporation processes, render legal opinion on my behalf...( She cut me off)

VO: ( she stops typing & starts looking at my I-20). You have a scholarship of $40,000 and the deficit will be taken care of by your husband?

Me: yes

VO: what does he do ?

Me: He is the CEO of xxxxx Nig LTD a furniture company that manufactures metal and wooden furniture for Schools in the Northeast on behalf of UNICEF, Educational Establishments and Individuals.
He also builds living Apartment and office spaces and offers for rent

VO: Ok I will be keeping your passports..... ( I no remember this last part)

Me: I was shocked when she made this statement. I never realized how this denials affected me. I was like approval with my two kids? She didn't ask for statement of account, accommodation , daycare, Evidence of Elementary school for my 9 years old


I already made arrangements for all of the above. I have been asking God to arise for me and he did.

Please if you see Jesus thank him for me. I shed tears of joy that my daughter asked me " Mummy we didn't win again"���

I gained a whole lot from the thread and it's fair that I come here to present my transcript.

Thank you Fairheart, for being so selfless.
Thank you Zeelady for the tips.

To everyone who has had his/her visa approved, how much is the reciprocity fee paid at the embassy?

Reciprocity fee is canceled

Walspring

Kindly respond to my messages. It's very urgent!

@ Petershow and lifeofgolden1....etc

I just let them know-

1. I deffered from Fall 2020 to Spring 2021 and wouldn't want to lose my admission and scholarship.
2. I have received my electronic copy of my I-20
3. My start date is January 6, 2021.

Shikena!

@ walspring

Whatsapp me. I sent the mobile number. Check your mail box.

@ engrbayo11
I sent a mail to them last week Friday and filled the form sent to me immediately. I just received the appointment email this morning.

I just got an interview date for Monday October 19, 2020. I was praying they respond to my message. So surprised it came so fast. Walspring, abeg where are you?

Thank you Anndav. The information was helpful

Thank you @ Anndav. Please on which site can I find the web form and where do I upload the new data page of the new international passport?

Good day Everyone. Please I need advice... I, my husband and daughter submitted our TRV Application on April 16, 2020. Our Biometric Instruction Letter was emailed on to us on April 17, 2020. We have not been able to schedule an appointment to submit Biometrics because VFS office was not open for this purpose. With the latest development ( VFS Reopening) , we wish to go for Biometrics since we have been issued with the Letter. The issue is that my International Passport will be expiring on March 30, 2021. As regards Visa requirement of an international Passport 6 months validity for issue/ application of Visa. Is it ok to get a new international passport? I submitted a copy of this present passport in my application? I believe we are suppose to present the International Passport which was used for TRV application to VAC. Has anyone had an issue as this? How did you resolve it? Thanks in Advance Gurus.

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On October 31, 2019, I contacted AFFORDABLE TESTS to register me for Toefl ETS. He proceeded to register me and I made payment for service rendered by Bank transfer into the Bank account forwarded to me. I asked for confirmation of payment which he did. I wrote this test November 23, 2019. Fast forward, January 10, 2020, I logged into my account to send my score to a school I applied to and I got a rude shock - Outstanding Balance of $215.00. I clicked on view details and saw reason - Charge Back Fee on order done October 31, 2019.

I contacted AFFORDABLE TESTS, he said he was going to contact ETS. He also claimed he sent a mail to ETS. He also said ETS will look into it and get back to him in 7 working days.

On January 18, 2020, eight days later, I sent him a message via whatsapp asking for an update. He ignored my messages and failed to respond. Two days later, I sent another message via whatsapp and on this forum asking him to respond to my message.
He now responded telling me' He got no refund from ETS ' ( I wonder what that means). He also claimed that reason for Charge back Fee was best known to ETS.
I started investigation on this issue, made enquires from ETS and found out that Charge Back fee are usually sent to an account, where tests are registered with insufficient balance. ETS allows this knowing that they will block you from viewing or making any transaction on the account until you pay your 'gbese'

I confronted him with this information, he got hostile and claimed ignorance, saying the issue is general on Nairaland. Meanwhile all issues of charge back fee right now are on tests AFFORDABLE TESTS registered.

I have appealed to him to settle this financial issue with ETS and he replies saying he is done talking about this issue and I shouldn't threaten him.

I PLEAD ON WELL MEANING AND HONEST NAIRALANDERS ON THIS FORUM TO ASK AFFORDABLE TESTS TO SETTLE THIS ISSUE.

You can cheat some people sometimes but you can't cheat all the people all the time.

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All thanks to AffordableTests for the excellent Service today. Registered for Toefl today!

Hi Ponpon. Kindly check your mail. Trying to reach you

Anyone here applying for or already running an LLM(Masters in Law) program in the US? I need to make a decision fast. Thanks in advance.

Good morning All. Pls anyone going for Master in law here? Is there anyone present here currently running a masters in Law program I the US?