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Thanks for relating your experience. It is not easy to move on after being denied twice. But giving up on your American dream was quite fast though.

pp802:
I have been denied twice! The first wasn't that bad cos I was still in the University(3rd year) and it was on a friend's invitation.

The 2nd was like hell. I drank to stupor. I gave up on my American dream! The most painful part was that, it was a blood's invitation......the same mama n papa!

I've gotten over it now.

I am creating this thread for those who had been denied visa before to share their experiences about how they felt and was able to move on with their lives after they were denied Visa.

Here is mine;
I got a US study visa denial by December,2017, but the effect of that 5mins interview is yet to go away. After spending lots of money on school application fee, Sevis fee, courier charges, Visa fee,etc and spending months to prepare for the interview, it took less than 5mins for all to go down the drain.
Standing in front of the VO after the news of my denial, I was just stunned, with lots of things going through my mind. I felt rejected and dejected, I have never been meant to feel that way in my whole life.
Returning home from Lagos to my city empty handed was even more painful. It was a long and tortuous journey. Frustration and depression made the journey farther than it ought to be.
Moving on was really difficult for me, whenever I think of the incident it affects my mood and makes me feel sad.

I know a lot of people have been through this road before, it would be nice to share your experience so that others can learn.

topeolu1:
Which consulate is that? We've been submitting in Abuja without any booking? Or I'm I getting something wrong here??

Booking of appointment is not required for Abuja and port Harcourt centers. Booking is only done for Lagos.

please does anyone have idea about Visa processing time for port Harcourt Vfs center?Is it advisable to submit there?

Thank you very much

lanyomex:
You cannot book and submit same day ooo. You book and come back like next 7 days. If someone wants to book for you. The person will have to go with your data page and book on your name.

Thank You.

[quote author=lanyomex post=68063630][/quote]Thank you for your response. please how does one book the appointment manually?Can I book appointment and submit same day?
I live outside Lagos so I want to prepare before coming.

lanyomex:
@ samreinvented.

I was at the vfs Lagos today. The appointment day as at today is June 06,2018.

Please does one needs to book appointment in other to submit Visa application at the Vfs office in Lagos?

No one is ungrateful here, I have been a Chelsea fan since 2003 and I have seen managers come and leave.Conte has lost it already, if is left as the coach he will ruin Chelsea next season.He let good players like Diego costa, Matic, Mikel and brought in nitwits like Morata, Bakayoko, Drinkwater and Giroud. He kept putting Willian on the bench and refused to play David luis, he preferred an inexperienced player like Christensen who was responsible for most of our loses this season.If conte is not sacked we stand the risk of losing Hazard, willian,coutuois and other good players.

ShinyJay22:
I just tire for some ungrateful fans that just want to chase Conte away by all means necessary.
I have a question for these set of Chelsea fans.My question is did Chelsea give the man (Conte) all the players he requested for? And please don't tell me about the Costa debacle.Fine, Conte was a bit immature by sending Costa that mean message but we seem to forget that he (Costa) had nearly destabilized the team en route to winning the premier league that season with his useless tantrums about the Chinese team courting him.Conte may be at fault but he should not totally take the blame.The board should take a bulk of the blame because the coach clamoured for experience and instead the board brought in untested players.So #IStandWithConte

Take the photocopies and originals of those documents that need certification to any high court, they will certify them for you at N300 each.
The purpose of evaluation was for critical skill Visa.
I am yet to get the evaluation, it is currently in Nigeria with the courier agency, Maybe by Monday.

prodam:
paulavon, How you dey boss? Thanks for the info given on this SAQA evaluation.



How did u even do your certification of the photocopied documents.??

What did you specify as the purpose of the evaluation online?

What's up with the result of your evaluation?

Regards.

thankfulsoul:
Thanks,i think SAQA doesn't accept online/scanned documents anymore. I have to courier the documents to them,pls anyone in the house applied for SAQA evaluation recently? I want to know the procedures thank you..

What you require is to certify photocopies of your Bachelor's degree certificate, Transcript and Data page of your international passport at any high court. You need to fill the application online at the SAQA website, download the consent form and application form. You fill those two forms. You proceed to pay the SAQA fee with your card, I was charged around N39,500. A confirmation receipt will be sent to your email, you need to print it out, it is your proof of payment.

You later send the following documents through courier to the SAQA office in South Africa;
1. Certified copy of your BSC certificate
2. Certified copy of your transcript
3. certified copy of your international passport data page
4. consent form
5. Application form
6. proof of payment
7. A copy of your CV

I sent my documents to SAQA around April 20th and just last week Friday I got a mail that my Evaluation is ready. i hope to receive it this week. I wish you all the best.

Late Prof. L. A. Salami and Prof. James Asalor of the department of Mechanical engineering, University of Benin.

Anyone interested in MSC in Industrial engineering should try UNIBEN. The program is just 9 months. it is run as one semester with 9 courses and project.

AETI in Lagos have HVAC training coming up this April, you can check their website

This your list is the best so far, but in place of Edge put Sid Justice or Diesel.

Suplexx:
The Undertaker is the greatest ever.

Kane is not in the top 30 sef.

My Greatest ever

1.The Undertaker
2.Hulk Holgan
3.Ultimate Warrior
4.Shawn Michael
5.Goldberg
6.Brook Lesna
7.Brent Hart
8.Stone Cold
9.The Rock
10. John Cena
11.Edge

Is there anyone driving Toyota Camry and Corolla that does not experience oil shortage within a month or two after servicing?Is it a defect?

Fish pond in Benin city for sale.

It is made up of 7 units of 12X10 size concrete ponds.

It includes a bed sitter farm house with store and office.
The pond is built on a fenced 100 by 50 land.

Price: N2,000,000

Contact me on 09072501028.

Don't waste your time talking with the Uboma guy, that is Ispread other Monika. He is the same person.

Fabrepass77:
You are a joke right?
Until when his account is credited with 200k for some shitty government agency and he cart away with it before you know it's a scam.

Tell me where in Nigeria you know that his offer is truly genuine?

See the message the scammer sent. He should be banned.


Paul Avon,
It's true I said so. Jobs are now sold. Sorry for the unavailability of enough jobs in the county, right measures are taken to remedy that. You'll receive your appointment letter. Since #200,000 is involved and one might be afraid to loose his money (that's normal) so your free to involve the security force or a lawyer. Am in Abuja. So are you in any questions?

uboma:
Do you have proof where he demanded for money?

where you asked same questions?

oakphil:
Thanks for the info. God bless you real good.

Questions asked includes;

1. 500grams equals to .........kilograms
2. The fermentation of sugar will give ethanol and
a. H20
b. C02
c. H2

3. what is the full meaning of PPE?
4. what is the full meaning of SCADA

Please does anyone has idea about this company ZTE,Osborne Estate Ikoyi Lagos? I just want to know if it is a good company. Thanks

Your documents are complete, no need to make photocopies. Don't listen to those hustlers by the gate.

oluwadamilare26:
House, am trying to follow this list of items:

Bank Statatements
I-20 Form
International Passport
SEVIS receipt
2 passports photograph
Sponsor letter (scholarship)
GTB visa payment slip
Admission letter
Appointment letter
DS-160 confirmation letter


Is there any other to take along to embassy and which of them should be photocopies?


Thanks.

Pls house just a quick one, I initially scheduled my appointment for 9th January but I noticed 29th December is now available and I intend to reschedule. But the information on the page is quite confusing. I am scared of rescheduling and having to pay another Visa fee.


Schedule Consular Appointment

Applicants for U.S. visas are required to appear in person for a visa interview at the U.S. Embassy/Consulate. Please schedule an appointment for an interview.
If you cancel this appointment, then you will have exceeded the limit of appointments canceled, and will not be able to schedule another appointment until another MRV fee has been paid.

Your current appointment is scheduled for 01/09/2018 at 06:30

Sorry man for this second delay, I was actually hoping you will get it this time. Anyway you have to chin up knowing that you gave it your best shot.

jerrypeacelinks:
Visa delayed AGAIN at the Lagos Embassy.

It happened like a mirage. Though VO was sharing BLUE PAPER like cabin biscuit to all the guys before me. But truth is, they weren't responding fine and when it got to my turn, I approached him smiling. Though I am yet to explain what happened to me cos I was really balling like it was hot...

VO: Hello good morning.
Me: Good morning Sir? How was your night.
VO: Am fine thank you. Pass me your passport and i-20.
Me: Here it is. (Passed it).
VO: So where are you going to?
Me: I am going to TAMUK, Texas to pursue my masters degree in Mathematics and Statistics with a concentration in Statistical Analytics, Computing and Modelling.
VO: okay? How many schools did you apply to?
Me: I applied to 3 schools. TAMUK, Indiana University and McNesse State University.
VO: so why did you choose TAMUK over Indiana?
Me: TAMUK is a research University and has great research facilities which include the Javelina Algebra Lab which is the computer classroom for my department and the James C. Jeernigan Library which is one of the largest libraries in Texas and I believe having access to such research facilities will be a great boost as it will broaden my academic horizons.
VO: Nodding his head like agama lizard.
Me: (continued) also, in my quest to know more about the school, I downloaded the official school's app which keeps me up to date with happenings in the school.
In addition to this, I developed a good relationship with Professor.... (VO cuts in).
VO: When did you graduate?
Me: November 2011.
VO: What is your highest qualification?
Me: I hold a bachelor's in Computer Science.
VO: So since after school, what have you been doing?
Me: After school, I served and then got a job at xyz bank as a Service Executive. I am an ATM custodian and my roles are blablabla...

VO: nods his head again and ask So why masters?
Me: Sorry?
VO: I said, why do you wanna pursue a masters?
Me: Well, the prospects and opportunities for this course are extremely high in Nigeria and their is a lack of professionals...
VO cuts in: What do you mean by prospects?
Me: Job prospects.
VO: Oh? Okay?
Me (continues): For example, big data and analytics which is one of the courses I will study at TAMUK is relatively new here in Nigeria and experts in the field are hard to source.
(VO again nodding continuously like agama)
Me (continued). Companies here in Nigeria who need the services of big data analysts have no other choice but to hire expatriate professionals from other technologically advanced countries like the US....

VO now nodding harder and harder..

Me: (now feeling like a don jazzy singing ogbeni feli feli continues)...and there is the need to..... (I went blank. Mind you, i never crammed this o. I was flowing and VO was nodding his head and all of a sudden I forgot what I was saying entirely and where i was drivinf at.)

VO was still nodding his head and looking at me ooooo and with the expression in his face, was like, hey? Whatsup nah? Continue, am enjoying the gist...

Me: (I opened my mouth to talk, but nothing came out. Hey? I was doomed....)

VO:

Me: (stammering....) Am sorry sir....

VO: Just calm down. Take your time.

Me: (Just like Danfo wey dey push down a hill I pick up).... and studying this course will equip me with the analytical and technical skills needed to flourish as a data analyst and will help me fill the gap for a lack of indigenous big data analysts in my country.

VO: (indifferent) Have you travel out of the country before?
Me: No. I have not had any need to.
VO: Who is your sponsor?
Me: My dad.
VO: What does he do?
Me: he is into haulage, supply and distribution of petroleum products. He also owns petrol stations here in Lagos and Aba

VO: Are you married?
Me: No, but am engaged.

VO: brings out the devilish love letter from the devil's mailbag)... Am sorry you do not qualify....

Me: (goes deaf)... but summoned courage to ask, BUT WHAT WENT WRONG THIS TIME? (I expected him to say that yeye paper will explain but he said something else).

VO; Am sorry, you failed to convince me you are a genuine student.

Me: thank you.
VO: Have a nice day


Without being told, I know I screwed up when I off like say them press my remote from village....

All the same, I wish my people well... Mercybliss, I will sincerely miss u from the depth of my heart. @Tosin baba, represent us well. Remember you are our TAMUK course rep. @iPhy and @Mayorboi, @ikenna omo Igbo, @ojelade am so sorry I fall una hands big time this second attempt. No doubt it seems my first was even better. I wish you guys a wonderful trip to the States. You guys have been my family here. If God tarries, I will join you guys in due course maybe not now.

@lagosismyhome, @walspring, @my fellow Javelina, and all @Nairalanders you guys are the best.

(I just feel like crying right now but I am a strong man, why shall I cry?

Pls which centre did you finally register for your GRE in Benin city and what is the cost?

sunshineluv5:
please ooo anyone here with the soft copy of GRE should please send to this email address ssunshine095@gmail.com please my exam is close by n my head is blank

There is no point arguing, if you want to get your Visa approval you need to do your home work very well.
It is true that community colleges are quite affordable but you should not be telling the Vo that your main reason for choosing the community college is because of cost.

You should explain that with the small class size and elementary level of learning at CC it will enable you achieve success in your studies.You will be able to obtain the necessary prerequisites and credit to transfer to a top university to obtain your BSC.

Niv25:
so are you saying that someone who can't afford the universities can't comfortably get an F1 visa for community college...and I see no reason why you compare the community college in the US with the polytechnics in Nigeria...am sure the are far better than the once we have here. since I can't afford the universities I intend getting an associate degree which I can use in applying for universities to get my bachelor's degree...that saves money. and I believe one of the major reason why community colleges are established is for those who can't afford the universities. So why will a VO delay my visa only because I applied to community colleges and why are there more international students in some community colleges

@Lagosismyhome I really need your advice on this ma'am..I already sent you a PM please reply me

There are lots of good community colleges in Texas you can apply to in addition to HCC. Through ApplyTexas the applications are free so why will you apply to just one school?You can take a look at Lee college, Texas state technical college and San Jacinto college.

Niv25:
hello guys...I intend starting my application by January next year...and I intend applying to only one community college which is HCC...I hope that won't be a problem..after making my inquiries and research I made up my mind to go with the school...I hope that won't raise a suspicion..Again I intend applying with my high school results...pls I you guys advice and suggestion..�


@ Twoods, @EZEIGBO, will really appreciate you GUYS candid advice TOO

They require just one passport photograph. Print same one you uploaded in your Ds-160 form.

Frankaka8:
pls is 2 passports photograph important for f1 applicant??

No 6 is not needed, you need to include your embassy appointment letter and your DS-160 confirmation letter. Those are the 2 things missing.

ekiee:
Please, my. Interview is tomorrow, what are the documents I should be taking along
I am with the following
1. Bank statement
2. Form i20
3. Int. Passport
4. Sevis reciept
5. 2 Passport photograph
6. Bsc statement of result
7. Sponsor letter
8. GTB visa payment slip
9. FIU admission letter
Please I'm I forgetting anything

I will testify in this part 13 thread

I already told you how to pm and you are still asking again.You ask too many unintelligent questions, going to school in the US is a serious business.You need to take time to read this thread very well.

Ayat1209:
Please how will I send him a PM

Click on his name and send him a pm, he will respond. He will not reply you this way.

Ayat1209:
Hello bro, please I need your assistance in paying my SEVISFEE, please help me out. Thanks.