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About the Role
Our client is actively searching for new job opportunities and needs a reliable virtual assistant to support their job applications daily. This role requires attention to detail, honesty, and the ability to tailor resumes based on job descriptions.

Responsibilities
Your main responsibilities will include:

1. Resume Tailoring & Job Applications

- Review job descriptions carefully
- Tailor my resume to match each job description
- Submit job applications accurately

2. Daily Application Target

- Apply to at least 10 relevant jobs per day
- Focus on quality, not random applications

3. Job Tracking

- Update a shared job tracker with:
- Company name
- Job title
- Job link
- Date applied
- Resume version used
- Application confirmation

4. Scheduling & Reminders

- Help manage interview schedules
- Set reminders for meetings and follow-ups

Requirements
- Strong written English
- Experience as a virtual assistant, recruiter assistant, or job application support
- Ability to tailor resumes using job descriptions (ATS awareness is a plus)
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Reliable internet connection
- Honest and transparent work ethic

Tools You Should Be Comfortable With

- Google Docs & Google Sheets
- Job boards (LinkedIn, Indeed, company career pages, etc.)
- Email and calendar tools

Compensation

- Monthly pay: ₦50,000 – ₦100,000 (based on experience)
- 1-week paid trial period
- Payment made monthly

How to Apply
Please send:

1. A brief introduction about yourself

2. Any experience related to job applications or resume support

3. Confirmation that you are comfortable applying to multiple jobs daily

4. The word DETAILS at the start of your message (to show you read this fully)

5. Send your application to terepio@proton.me

As a Nigerian student currently in the US on an F1 visa, is it advisable to travel to the UK and return to the USA on 30/12/2025 before the proclamation takes effect on 1/1/2026?

Hi guys,

My money market top-up was reversed, but the funds are stuck in "Cash for Investment"

I funded my Stanbic IBTC BluNest wallet.

I used the money to top up my money market investment.

The top-up transaction was reversed.

Instead of returning to my wallet balance, the amount shows under "Cash for Investment".

Now I can’t withdraw it or use it to top up again.

Please help!

Teledom1:
I am assuming this only works for applicants who are re-scheduling. As for a fresh applicant it appears there are no availability of slots as of this moment

It works for a new application as well. I guess now there is no more space, but someone I know booked April at Abuja last week

preetyslim:
I didn’t choose Abuja when I filled my Ds-160. I choose Lagos. But there’s no date available in both locations for new appointments due to the visa pause.

It doesn't matter what location you choose when you fill your DS-160 form. You can always create a new DS-160 form and update your appointment location.

What matters now is that, there are slots in April at Abuja. Pick any date and update your DS-160 form to capture the new interview location.

Act NOW!

officialchikzy0:
congratulations pls share transcript

I posted it here on this thread. Maybe search my moniker?

Hi everyone,

An F1 visa was issued, and this sticker was then attached to the passport. Could someone help explain what it means?

What type of AP were you placed on?

Waposh:
Had my visa interview on May 2nd, 2025 at Abuja embassy, Nigeria
1st time
PhD in chemistry
My time was slated for 8am, got to the embassy around seven and joined the first batch, a lot of people had interview this day so the queue was so long and exhausting, after the screening and standing, we entered the hall, first went to do biometrics then joined queue again for interview

Interview proper
I was interview by i guess an Indian American female in her mid/late 20s(she seems young)
My interview was quite long took around 15mins or so and most of it we where not talking, she was just looking at her computers, typing or looking at my I-20

Me: Good morning ma, happy new month (passing my I-20 and passport)
VO: smiled, (the only time she follow me smile through out the interview) Good morning
She go through my I-20 and ask what would this degree do for you ?

Me: This degree would allow me pick up a senior lecturing role at my current place of work where I work as a Teaching Assistant at the Bleep…I have always been passionate about becoming a professor

VO: which field will you be working on ?

Me: I will be focusing on the field of analytical and environmental chemistry, my research specialization is on air quality analysis using nanoscale materials to monitor and mitigate air pollution, this research is very important particularly in developing countries like Nigeria where we experience significant amount of air pollution and air contamination that as been a major problem to our public health

Then VO was silent for about 3-4 mins don’t know what she was looking at in her computer cus I can’t see it, and I did not want to talk until she ask me something so I don’t shoot myself on the leg,
After the long silence

VO: Why this school

Me: Kansas state University stood out for me because of its strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research particularly in the field of analytical and environmental chemistry which I am majored in, I will be working with renowned faculties particularly prof Bleep whom I will be working with, his research on air quality analysis using nanoscale materials strongly aligns with my background and research goals and aspiration

VO: How many school did you apply to ?

Me: I applied to three universities, Kent state, Miami University and Kansas state
Kansas state stood out for me because of it strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research particularly in my field of environmental chemistry, I will also be working with renowned and outstanding faculties in my department

I was not even sure if she was really listening because she was just looking at her computer and did not really look at me or even nod her head

She was silent again, now looking at my I-20 for like 3 min then asked

VO: is this funding secured ?

Me: yes

VO: what’s the on-campus employment on your I-20? What will be your role ?

Me: it’s a 20 hour per week duties which I will be working as a teaching assistant, my role majorly involves conducting laboratory sessions, teaching undergraduate student and grading assignments

VO: how long have you been working as a Teaching Assistant here in Nigeria ?

Me: October 2024

VO: so what have you been doing before that ?

Me: I graduated in September 2024, then I was appointed as a Teaching Assistant by my department due to my strong academic background and strong involvement in my department during my undergraduate

VO: goes silent again this time looking at her computer for like 3 mins
Then suddenly left her seat and goes to I think her supervisor (the supervisor was at the back and I can see them discussing, VO was pointing to my I-20 but I can’t hear what they where saying exactly…VO came back and ask for my funding letter from my department

I quickly rushed to my file and grab out the letter and pass it over, then she went back to her supervisor and takes another 2 mins or so
All through this discussion, I was trying to get what they where saying but I can’t, I guess it was about the funding
Then VO comes back
Still did not ask me anything and I didn’t ask any thing too.
Then after she asked me

VO: what social media do you use ?

Me: I said LinkedIn (knowing that’s the only social media that was on my DS-160)

VO: only ?

Me: yes

VO: okay, have you been to Gaza ?

I was like Gaza bawo!
Even the eyes I used in answering this question the VO shock

Me: not at all oo

Goes silent again, this time like forever…looking and scrolling through her system, (only God knows weti she Dey look for exactly) then type and type

Then she goes okay great,
Picks up a white paper, (i don Dey happy say approval don show)

VO: I will be placing you on administrative processing, you don’t have to do anything and we don’t need anything from you, we will let you know by email notification for the next step, I will be keeping your I-20 (then returned me my passport and funding letter)

Me: okay, thank you and left

Waposh:
When is your program start date ?
Are you for fall ?

August 2025

Hamin11:
Hello. Can you please share what you went through and how long did it take to come over this administrative processing? I was placed on administrative processing on Tuesday at Lagos consulate too and it's three days already without any notice. My program start date is June 2, 2025. Thank you for your assistance.

Attended interview in Lagos on April 3, 2025
Visa was refused under 221(g) (Administrative Processing) on April 3, 2025
Visa approved on April 29, 2025
Visa issued on May 2, 2025
Ready for collection on May 5, 2025

kamsy101:
congratulations 🎊
I guess you have not pick up your passport too?

This case can be ease with your school DSO.
Reach to him/her share the situation and request for extension.

Yes, they agreed to extend till August. I believe they will issue a new I-20 form, which is different from the one I used for the interview.

crano:
Big congratulations!

Thanks

Efetobore1980:
Hello.
A little luck and probably prayer has worked for you. Some consular will not approve your visa same day of your resumption because most foreign students takes minimum of 1- week to prepare for travel. Some students from humble backgrounds might take 3 wks to gather resources together and they (the embassy & school) don't want you to arrive late to school.

Since the consular has approved your visa he or she actually saw you as a genuine student as you actually have convinced him or her beyond doubts. ** Now the main challenge is convincing USCIS @ the port of entry why coming to school late (they expects all int- students to arrive at worst 1 wk B4 resumption).

Note: You do not have any old I 20. If you're refering to the I 20 you took to the embassy in obtaining your current visa then it's not an old I 20. It's new. 👍

Thank you. I have contacted the school, and they said my admission will be extended to August 2025. Will the I-20 I used for the Visa interview remain valid?

petengine:
Hello everyone,

I had my interview yesterday at LagosNIV for F1 visa.

My I-20 form has a deficit of $7000

I was asked the following questions:

1. How are you paying for the deficit?
Ans: Through self-sponsors (personal savings)

2. What do you do?
Ans: I work as a software engineer with 7 years of professional experience

3. What will you do after your graduation?
Ans: I plan to return to Nigeria to take a senior role at my company. My long-term plan is to start my own software company in Nigeria bla bla bla

4. Where do you work?
Ans: XYZ Limited

Next, the VO withheld my passport and issued me a white slip marked ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING: Your case requires additional processing. You will be contacted when further information is required.

She then asked me to go and read what is written on the white slip, and that they will reach out to me.

My school is starting on April 29, 2025

What should I expect from the embassy, and what advice do you have for me?

Thanks in advance

My visa has been approved. It was approved on April 29, 2025 - the same date I was to resume studies in the USA.

Can I still travel to the USA with the old I-20 form?

dade6270:
I deferred my admission from 2024 due to Visa denial, and was issued another i-20 in August 2024 for 2025 fall session (It states on it that i deferred from 2024 fall session). Now i got an email from the school about a change in living expenses calculation, meaning that i need to have a new i-20 issued (after i prove that i can cover the new cost of living), but i have already booked an appointment using the old i-20 which i got in august 2024.

So i am wondering if can attend my interview first using the old i-20, and then get an updated one after the interview, because my interview date is quite close (Less than a month) and i do not want any administrative delays to hurt my chances. Is this something i can do, or i need to update the i-20 before attending the interview, i.e, is there any risk if i go with the old i-20, and is there any way for the VO to confirm if living expenses have been updated by the school

I advise you to update your I-20 and submit the updated DS-160 to the embassy by creating a support ticket within your portal. Mine took 24 hours to get it updated.

In case yours is delayed, there's no harm in going there with the old and new I-20 and letting them know why you had the new I-20.

Best of luck!

Efetobore1980:
He he he 😀
You cannot sue or take legal actions against the US embassy (regarding visa issues) because they did not give the opportunity in the beginning and they are just too wise in their dealings.
For example , you applied for US visa and qualified but your nickname (eg Petengine ) tallied with the nickname of a wanted US criminal and the US embassy want to verify that you are not the one or you do not have any connections with the wanted person.
In the investigation, the criminal was in a prison in Mexico and on getting to Mexico they said the criminal is dead or has escaped. This is one of the twisted scenarios that makes 221g last for years. Just keep praying for positive result .

Thank you.

Efetobore1980:
You acted in the right way (by waiting for her to ask). You don't pre-do what the consular officer did not ask you to do, doing that would have counted as a trick or hastiness. She did not need any document from you .
221g decisions is unpredictable depending on each cases. The official timeline is 60 -days. It can however be sorted out within a week or lasted till 1 year.
Embassy may not even be verifying what we think they are verifying but that is another topic.

Thank you!

rektrenuer:
No updates yet.

I have been checking the ceac website daily for status updates. It keeps showing “refused” with the date of last status update being my interview date.

Then I also started checking oisservices website for possible passport pickup availability using my passport number.

I heard this process can take months if not years. And if it passes 6 months, you need to contact an immigration attorney and take legal action by suing them

Efetobore1980:
Hello Fuego07.
It is not a new policy but a new awakening from the US embassy. Consulars have heard too many same stories of coming back to take higher position and having worked for many years in a particular company or organisation.
Both qualified and unqualified F1-visa applicants says almost the same, hence the US embassy does not want to deny the innocent unnecessarily (like B4) by now verifying (placing you on 221g) the trend. Good LucK.

How long does the process usually take?

The mistake I made was not showing them proof of claims. I had those documents handy. I was waiting for her to ask me to bring them out. I regret it.

rektrenuer:
I had this same exact issue on the 27th of March.

My case was a fully funded PhD offer with no deficits.

I have been trying to understand what exactly is the issue.

Also I mentioned something along the line of “coming back to Nigeria” to start a consulting firm. I rushed through the delivery while speaking, the VO asked that I calm down and specifically asked if I would be seeking employment in the private or public sector, of which I stated Private sector.


I was already smiling internally when I saw the VO reaching for a white paper, alas it was an “administrative processing” paper. My passport and I-20 were “detained”

Any update from them about the status of your visa?

Efetobore1980:
Hello.
You have been placed on 221g (temporary refusal) in order to verify some details.
You qualified for the visa based on your convincing communication with the consular, as well as the information you depicted in your ds-160.
However, there is a lot of emphasis on your job and employer (which is what you used in convincing the interviewer). That is what the embassy wants to verify. Once cleared, your visa will be issued. Good LucK.

Thanks for your reply.

What kind of information do you think they will request from my employer? I didn't mention in the interview that I was on study leave, nor is my employer aware of my travel for further study, except my manager, whom I included in my DS-160 form as one of those who is aware of my travel plans to the USA for study.

Hello everyone,

I had my interview yesterday at LagosNIV for F1 visa.

My I-20 form has a deficit of $7000

I was asked the following questions:

1. How are you paying for the deficit?
Ans: Through self-sponsors (personal savings)

2. What do you do?
Ans: I work as a software engineer with 7 years of professional experience

3. What will you do after your graduation?
Ans: I plan to return to Nigeria to take a senior role at my company. My long-term plan is to start my own software company in Nigeria bla bla bla

4. Where do you work?
Ans: XYZ Limited

Next, the VO withheld my passport and issued me a white slip marked ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING: Your case requires additional processing. You will be contacted when further information is required.

She then asked me to go and read what is written on the white slip, and that they will reach out to me.

My school is starting on April 29, 2025

What should I expect from the embassy, and what advice do you have for me?

Thanks in advance

Mark56:
Please who knows if there are available dates in February for Lagos

No dates in 2025 for Lagos

My school resumption date is April 2025. I was able to secure a visa interview slot in Jun 2025. I'm I eligible to apply for expedition?

Racael120:
You can go with the two ds160, that's exactly what I did at abuja yesterday, they scanned the updated one and I was not even asked anything about why I have a different code on my appointment letter

Thanks so much for your reply.

Were you asked to present the Visa fee receipt? I paid for my Visa at GTBank but I cannot remember where I kept the teller/receipt

Hi everyone,

I submitted a DS160 form and used it to schedule an F1 visa interview for Oct 24, 2024.

I was not able to attend the interview so I cancelled the appointment.

I asked my school to defer the admission to a later date and issue a new i-20 form, which they did. I have also created a new DS-160 form to reflect the new resumption date.

I want to reschedule my previous visa appointment for June 2025. There's no provision to update the interview appointment with the new DS-160 form,

Should I create a new visa appointment for the new DS160 and pay a new visa fee or should I go to the interview with the two DS160 forms?

Hello everyone.

I am trying to reschedule an appointment for an F1 - Visa in Lagos but I keep getting the message below:

"Currently, there are no appointments available for the selected location."

The error message shows up for all the months in 2025.

Daniboygeorge22:
Any other email telling you when to come for interview?

Nope

I saw my email late and I can no longer update the interview center.

Please what options do I have to change the interview center?

Thanks in advance

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