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PleaseIam still waiting for an informed answer on this. Thanks

Hemstone:
My I-20 says *Systems science and Theory* while my course of study is Sustainable Energy. I under that there is a sevis code.

On my interview date, can I say *I am going for my master's degree in systems science and theory with a concentration in Sustainable Energy at bleep university * or I should just say Sustainable Energy with adding the Systems science and theory?

Lastly, on my DS160 I wrote *MS Systems science and theory - Sustainable Energy * as my course of study because that was how it appears on my admission letter too.

PleaseI am still waiting for an informed answer on this. Thanks

Hemstone:
My I-20 says *Systems science and Theory* while my course of study is Sustainable Energy. I under that there is a sevis code.

On my interview date, can I say *I am going for my master's degree in systems science and theory with a concentration in Sustainable Energy at bleep university * or I should just say Sustainable Energy with adding the Systems science and theory?

Lastly, on my DS160 I wrote *MS Systems science and theory - Sustainable Energy * as my course of study because that was how it appears on my admission letter too.

First Question. Yes you can
Second question: On your I-20 I believe it’s stated there that your education level is masters. That’s also not a problem if you stated it there.

Hemstone:
My I-20 says *Systems science and Theory* while my course of study is Sustainable Energy. I under that there is a sevis code.

On my interview date, can I say *I am going for my master's degree in systems science and theory with a concentration in Sustainable Energy at bleep university * or I should just say Sustainable Energy with adding the Systems science and theory?

Lastly, on my DS160 I wrote *MS Systems science and theory - Sustainable Energy * as my course of study because that was how it appears on my admission letter too.

How soon can one put in an emergency request? I just booked an appointment for September 21st and the start date on the I-20 is August 16, 2021, and classes start on August 23rd, 2021. should I put in a request right now or should I wait for days? Also, what are the required documentation? Thank you all.

Please house how can i get a date for appointment please need it very urgent

Chiezzh:
How soon can one put in an emergency request? I just booked an appointment for September 21st and the start date on the I-20 is August 16, 2021, and classes start on August 23rd, 2021. should I put in a request right now or should I wait for days? Also, what are the required documentation? Thank you all.

Exactly especially if you have experience that is your best selling point.
My view though, stand to be corrected.

LeoNwa:
This is exactly how my interview happened on 25th June

Visa Approved✅
Emergency appointment
Location: Abuja
VO: White man

School: Illinois institute of technology

Program: Masters in Advanced Manufacturing, Automation and Control systems

COA: $49888
Funding: $11000

Deficit covered with Mpower Loan and Personal Savings.

I forgot to sign my i20. I have to sign it in front of the VO�

The two persons before me were denied.

VO: Hi, Good morning, how are you?

Me: I'm fine and you?

VO: Cool, pass me the documents.

Me: I gave him only my passport.

VO: (He smiled) I mean pass me those documents you are with.

Me: Oh! I wasn't aware of that, sorry. I then passed my DS160 and i20

VO: I see you are going for Manufacturing Engineering.

Me: No! I'm going for Advanced Manufacturing with a specialization in Automation and Control Systems.

VO: Looked at his computer to confirm what I filled in DS160 and nodded.

VO: What is your highest qualification?

Me: Bachelors of Engineering, I studied Mechanical Engineering, I graduated in the year Bleep.

VO: Looked at his computer again and nodded

VO: What have you been doing since then?

Me: I've been working in the Oil and Gas Industry.

VO: I can see you worked as a Non-- (I didn't allow him to finish, I completed the sentence for him)

Me: Yes! I previously worked as a Non-destructive Testing Engineer

VO: He looked at his computer again and nodded. He now picked up my i20

VO: I see you have a Loan ( I didn't wait for him to finish, I had to complete the sentence for him)

Me: Sure, I secured a fully approved education loan from Mpower Finance. It will be paid directly to my school upon arrival.

VO: How much is the Loan

Me: $35000

VO: Great! He Nodded! Your family will give you $4000


Me: Sure, my aunt Mrs xxxx will be supporting me with $4000, I will also be supplementing it with my personal savings.

VO: He looked at his computer again and confirmed my aunt's name on my DS160, kept on nodding

VO: What does she do?

Me: She is a real estate investor. She buys and sells lands. She also develops them into estates.

VO: I can see you are genuine! (We both smiled). I will be keeping your passport. He gave me a white paper

He was telling me bout COVID 19 restrictions and Port of entry, I didn't hear anyother thing. I kept on saying. Okay!!. When he was done talking, I told him Thank you!, Bye and have a nice day.

VO: you too

No Document was asked

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Note:

1) Know your DS160 and make sure you filled the DS160 by yourself without error.

2)Know your funding.

3) If possible, get relevant work experience

Be Confident and see this as a discussion not just question and answer.

Chiezzh:
How soon can one put in an emergency request? I just booked an appointment for September 21st and the start date on the I-20 is August 16, 2021, and classes start on August 23rd, 2021. should I put in a request right now or should I wait for days? Also, what are the required documentation? Thank you all.

Please, put in a request ASAP and pray for the best (An approval and an available closer date)

Supporting documents:
1&2. Payment receipts (SEVIS FEE and VISA FEE)
3. Form i-20
4. Admission letter (which shows clearly your program's start date).
And
Any other document that supports your case. (You can even add your appointment confirmation page if deemed necessary)
You'll be allowed to upload atleast 5 documents.

Remember to state clearly the important dates (your current Interview date, program start date, when you intend to leave) while you write a convincing and polite request.

Hallelujahvoice:
Please, put in a request ASAP and pray for the best (An approval and an available closer date)

Supporting documents:
1&2. Payment receipts (SEVIS FEE and VISA FEE)
3. Form i-20
4. Admission letter (which shows clearly your program's start date).
And
Any other document that supports your case. (You can even add your appointment confirmation page if deemed necessary)
You'll be allowed to upload atleast 5 documents.

Remember to state clearly the important dates (your current Interview date, program start date, when you intend to leave) while you write a convincing and polite request.

omo

Please, hotel recommendations in Lagos and Abuja (affordable and close to the Embassy)
7-12k per night
For the sake of those making plans

Thank you

LeoNwa:
This is exactly how my interview happened on 25th June

Visa Approved✅
Emergency appointment
Location: Abuja
VO: White man

School: Illinois institute of technology
Program: Masters in Advanced Manufacturing, Automation and Control systems
COA: $49888
Funding: $11000
VO: I can see you worked as a Non-- (I didn't allow him to finish, I completed the sentence for him)
Me: Yes! I previously worked as a Non-destructive Testing Engineer
VO: He looked at his computer again and nodded. He now picked up my i20
VO: I see you have a Loan ( I didn't wait for him to finish, I had to complete the sentence for him)
Me: Sure, I secured a fully approved education loan from Mpower Finance. It will be paid directly to my school upon arrival.
VO: How much is the Loan
Me: $35000
VO: Great! He Nodded! Your family will give you $4000
Be Confident and see this as a discussion not just question and answer.

Student loan? Really? This is a first time I am seeing this kind of application and approval. Congratulations Trailblazer!
There is absolutely nothing impossible with this F1 visa thing but if we do not try, we won’t know.

Hallelujahvoice:
Please, hotel recommendations in Lagos and Abuja (affordable and close to the Embassy)
7-12k per night
For the sake of those making plans

Thank you

85Hotels and Suites, Obalende. Walking distance from the garage.
10k per night and it’s comfortable

OlAfredd:
Thanks for the feedback, seems Q1 is a bit tricky, just to clarify, you mean I should ask Umass if they can assist with transfer of Sevis.

For Q2A - Contact Person or Organization in the United States?

Your U.S. Point of Contact can be any individual in the U.S. who knows you and can verify, if necessary, your identity. If you do not personally know anyone in the U.S., you may enter the name of the store, company, or organization you plan to visit during your trip.

I am seeing this late. I am sorry and I hope you already got answers

Good morning everyone.
I applied for an f1 visa and had my interview last week and was denied(Lagos embassy).
I want to reapply now but on my dashboard, in the passport delivery section, it’s showing “your passport is still with the consulate/embassy”. I tried tracking my passport on their website as well, I got same response.
I’d like to know if this is a system glitch or something.
My passport is actually with me as I speak.

Thank you.

Elizabeth005:
Good morning everyone.
I applied for an f1 visa and had my interview last week and was denied(Lagos embassy).
I want to reapply now but on my dashboard, in the passport delivery section, it’s showing “your passport is still with the consulate/embassy”. I tried tracking my passport on their website as well, I got same response.
I’d like to know if this is a system glitch or something.
My passport is actually with me as I speak.

Thank you.

focus on getting a date
It’s normal and would change back to normal

Hello Guru in the house.

Please I need your advice. My wife and wife passport renewal will be out first week in August, resumption for my master is August 24. Is it not too risky applying for US visa two weeks to resumption time.

Please advice

Good morning guys!
please help me asses my transcript
Thank you

VO: Good morning how are you ?

Me: I’m fine and you ?

VO: good, pass your documents

Me: passes the documents

VO: what’s your purpose of visit to the US?

Me: I am going for my masters degree in pharmaceutical sciences at Bleep. I am particularly interested in drug discovery and research.

VO: why did you choose to study in the US?

Me: the US is a land filled with great knowledge and a degree from this country will allow me impact the knowledge gained in a high position in a pharmaceutical company here in Nigeria

VO: why this school ?

Me: Bleep has an utmost state of the art facilities in their pharmacy department and this particularly drew me to the school this combined with the curriculum of the program.

VO: how many schools did you apply to?

Me: I started my application to three schools but completed only one

VO: why didn’t you complete the other applications ?

Me: I was the one paying the application fee as at then and I could only afford to pay one after the other. Since Bleep was my preferred choice when the admission came in I didn’t bother about the remaining.

VO: how did you hear about the school ?

Me: I searched online for schools offering drug discover and it was listed.

VO: Tell me about your study plan

Me: my masters degree program in pharmaceutical science runs for two years and the total required credit for graduation is 34 credits. In my first semester, I’d be taking a total of 9 credits and this includes courses on molecular biology, pharmaceutical chemistry, analytical chemistry amongst others

VO: what will this program do for you/ your career?

Me: a masters degree from the US puts me on the radar of top pharmaceutical companies. It would allow me to be licensed to work in research institutes like NIgerian institute of medical research and contribute my quota in drug discovery and research in Nigeria

VO: what are your plans after graduation ?

Me: I plan to return back to my country and start applying to companies like gsk Nigeria , Pfizer Nigeria for the role of drug discovery manager and even NIMR.

VO: did you write any tests ?

Me: yes I did. I wrote GRE and scored 298 and IELTS and scored 7.5 band

VO: who’s sponsoring you ?

Me: my father is my major sponsor and he would be paying for my expenses. My grand uncle dr. Harold Demuren sponsored me with about 10,000 dollars and he signed an affidavit of support with my school to make this amount available for me for the entire duration of my studies.

VO: I can see that you have 10,000 dollars here stated as personal funds. How did you come about that ?

Me: like I said, my father has more than enough money for my studies abroad. My grand uncle after learning about my admission decided to support me with the amount. He sent it into my account and said he would make that amount available for me for the two years of my study as a little contribution to my studies.

VO: have you been to the US?

Me: no sir

VO: do you have any family/ friends in the US?

Me: no sir

VO: where would you be residing in the US?

Me: I already contacted the office of residential life in the university and inquired about accommodation. I’d be staying on campus for the first year of my studies. I would pay for the accommodation on arrival and that is because I want to see the apartment I’d be staying before paying.

VO: what do you do currently ?

Me: I work as a medical sales representative/ regulatory officer for a pharmaceutical firm in Lagos.

VO: do you plan to return back to your county?

Me: of course! My family and friends are all here in Nigeria. And I also want to contribute to help build my country’s health sector so I am definitely coming to Nigeria to impact what I’d learn in the US

LeoNwa:
This is exactly how my interview happened on 25th June

Visa Approved✅
Emergency appointment
Location: Abuja
VO: White man

School: Illinois institute of technology

Program: Masters in Advanced Manufacturing, Automation and Control systems

COA: $49888
Funding: $11000

Deficit covered with Mpower Loan and Personal Savings.

I forgot to sign my i20. I have to sign it in front of the VO�

The two persons before me were denied.

VO: Hi, Good morning, how are you?

Me: I'm fine and you?

VO: Cool, pass me the documents.

Me: I gave him only my passport.

VO: (He smiled) I mean pass me those documents you are with.

Me: Oh! I wasn't aware of that, sorry. I then passed my DS160 and i20

VO: I see you are going for Manufacturing Engineering.

Me: No! I'm going for Advanced Manufacturing with a specialization in Automation and Control Systems.

VO: Looked at his computer to confirm what I filled in DS160 and nodded.

VO: What is your highest qualification?

Me: Bachelors of Engineering, I studied Mechanical Engineering, I graduated in the year Bleep.

VO: Looked at his computer again and nodded

VO: What have you been doing since then?

Me: I've been working in the Oil and Gas Industry.

VO: I can see you worked as a Non-- (I didn't allow him to finish, I completed the sentence for him)

Me: Yes! I previously worked as a Non-destructive Testing Engineer

VO: He looked at his computer again and nodded. He now picked up my i20

VO: I see you have a Loan ( I didn't wait for him to finish, I had to complete the sentence for him)

Me: Sure, I secured a fully approved education loan from Mpower Finance. It will be paid directly to my school upon arrival.

VO: How much is the Loan

Me: $35000

VO: Great! He Nodded! Your family will give you $4000


Me: Sure, my aunt Mrs xxxx will be supporting me with $4000, I will also be supplementing it with my personal savings.

VO: He looked at his computer again and confirmed my aunt's name on my DS160, kept on nodding

VO: What does she do?

Me: She is a real estate investor. She buys and sells lands. She also develops them into estates.

VO: I can see you are genuine! (We both smiled). I will be keeping your passport. He gave me a white paper

He was telling me bout COVID 19 restrictions and Port of entry, I didn't hear anyother thing. I kept on saying. Okay!!. When he was done talking, I told him Thank you!, Bye and have a nice day.

VO: you too

No Document was asked

----------------------------------------
Note:

1) Know your DS160 and make sure you filled the DS160 by yourself without error.

2)Know your funding.

3) If possible, get relevant work experience

Be Confident and see this as a discussion not just question and answer.

Congratulations, we are both going to Illinois, though not the same university... I tap into this

Hi guys I need your help

My emergency appointment was approved but the date I got is 26th August while my program start date is 11 August

Can I cancel and apply for another emergency or call the CGI guys for assistance?


Please help I’m confused ,don’t want to defer again

adeyusuf2000:
Hello Guru in the house.

Please I need your advice. My wife and wife passport renewal will be out first week in August, resumption for my master is August 24. Is it not too risky applying for US visa two weeks to resumption time.

Please advice

Mail your school to send you a letter extending your resumption by 2weeks.
Print it out and go along with it for your interview.

marcojnr:
Hi guys I need your help

My emergency appointment was approved but the date I got is 26th August while my program start date is 11 August

Can I cancel and apply for another emergency or call the CGI guys for assistance?


Please help I’m confused ,don’t want to defer again

If you can switch to Abuja, learnt there are emergency dates available for july.

Any dates in July yet?

Adaigbonile1:
MY TRANSCRIPT
Date: 25-06-2021
Venue/Time: Abuja, 8.30am
Merit Scholarship: $26,000
Deficit of $50,000
Number of attempts: 1st
Status: APPROVED
School: Syracuse University College of Law (SUCOL) New York.

V.O: Good morn(with a warm smile on her face), can I have your passport and i20.
Me: Good morn(I gave her passport and i20)

V.O: I see you're going to SUCOL for your LL.M
Me: yes ma'am

V.O: which area of law will you specialise
Me: International Environment law and International Human Rights Law

V.O: I see you have a scholarship of $26,000 and deficit of 50,000. Who's paying for the deficit ?
Me: Mr XYZ, my guardian
V.O What do you mean by your guardian, is he your uncle or cousin or immediate family, does he live in Nigeria, what does he do?
Me: No, he's someone from my community who has shown great interest in my education from time immemorial, even during my undergrad days when my mother died. (She nodded). He lives in Nigeria. He's an established business man that deals in automobiles, auto transport and logistics business. I have been under his retainership as the legal representative of his company since after my call to bar. He's also into properties and real estate. As his legal rep, I always conduct due diligence in his real estate deals.

V.O: do you know anybody in the U.S
Me: Yes, I know Mr ABC. (Note: I filled mr Abc in my DS160 as my contact person upon arrival)

V.O: what's your relationship with him, is he your uncle or cousin
Me: he's a distant relative

VO: what do you mean by that
Me: he's not my immediate family. I met him on facebook and I got to know he's from my hometown and I made arrangement for him to pick me up upon arrival and take me to SUCOL where I'll meet my DSO for documentation..( note, at this point I was almost loosing focus, sweating and stuttering. Anyways, VO nodded after I laboured to give this answer)

V.O: What do you do currently?
Me: I work in Xyzzz law firm as an Associate

V.O: how many years practice experience
Me: 6 years

V.O: what are your duties
Me: Litigation generally, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Legal representation of companies upon retainership, property and real estate

V.O: what aspect of litigation
Me: Civil litigation
VO: (looks suprised) you mean you represent clients in court from inception to judgment?
Me: yes ma

V.O: how many lawyers do you have in your firm
Me: 10 lawyers

V.O: what are your plans after studies in SUCOL, will you return to the firm or are you quitting?
Me: I'll definitely return

V.O (types for a while) I see you got this admission last year and deferred twice.
Me: yes ma'am, because of the pandemic last year.

V.O : I'm going to approve your visa. Take your i20, you'll need it at the POE and remember there are a lotta restrictions at the POE...blah blah blah

*During the interview I maintained close eye contact with her especially when she's not typing. I didn't memorize any answers, I made sure my confidence was intact.
Anyway, I struggled a lot to hear her cos she was speaking very fast, so in two occasions I told her to repeat the question. She was quite patient with me.
One thing is, you can't lie to them and get away with it easily, so make sure you stick with whatever you filled in your Ds160. They like to hear that you have work experience too. That was my biggest selling point. She didn't ask me about sponsor's bank statement nor any other documents. I also want to believe that they don't like hearing "uncle or cousin". The reason she emphasized on it in two of my questions.
Note: this whole questions and answers happened under 3-4mins. I also noticed many F1 students were granted visa that day.

V.O's know when someone defers?

.

Transcipt
COA: $28,000
Masters Degree
No Funding
Lagos
Delayed

VO: Where are you going to

ME: I am going to Wichita State University for my masters degree in Industrial Engineering

VO: What will this course do for you?

ME: This course will give me the requisite knowledge to join my Dad in his expansion plans, he plans to expand his business nationally and needs my expertise to make it easier. I talked extensively and she was nodding

VO: What does your dad do?

ME: He is into construction and real estate

VO: How much does he earn monthly

ME: 2-3 mill per month

She gave the blue paper and told me the reason for disapproval with 214b. reason is no strong home ties

I am planning on reapplying immediately because school resumes Aug 10

How do I go about this and how do I make my case stronger next time I reapply.

With all these bleeps, how do we =

How do we help you with all these bleeps?

olaife123:
Transcipt
COA: $28,000
Masters Degree
No Funding
Lagos
Delayed

VO: Where are you going to

ME: I am going to Bleep[/b] for my masters degree in [b]Bleep[i][/i]Y

VO: What will this course do for you?

ME: This course will give me the requisite knowledge to join my Dad in his expansion plans, he plans to expand his business nationally and needs my expertise to make it easier. I talked extensively and she was nodding

VO: What does your dad do?

ME: He is into construction and real estate

VO: How much does he earn monthly

ME: 2-3 mill per month

She gave the blue paper and told me the reason for disapproval with 214b. reason is no strong home ties

I am planning on reapplying immediately because school resumes Aug 10

How do I go about this and how do I make my case stronger next time I reapply.

You need help, why don't you come clean?

Hello Hemstone, fill the name of the course as written on your admission letter. What you have on your i20 is the CIP code to represent your major

Hemstone:
PleaseI am still waiting for an informed answer on this. Thanks

olaife123:
Transcipt
COA: $28,000
Masters Degree
No Funding
Lagos
Delayed

VO: Where are you going to

ME: I am going to Bleep for my masters degree in Bleep

VO: What will this course do for you?

ME: This course will give me the requisite knowledge to join my Dad in his expansion plans, he plans to expand his business nationally and needs my expertise to make it easier. I talked extensively and she was nodding

VO: What does your dad do?

ME: He is into construction and real estate

VO: How much does he earn monthly

ME: 2-3 mill per month

She gave the blue paper and told me the reason for disapproval with 214b. reason is no strong home ties

I am planning on reapplying immediately because school resumes Aug 10

How do I go about this and how do I make my case stronger next time I reapply.

bleep
Bleep bleep that’s all I read here

Lol. Edited

Malone122:
bleep
Bleep bleep that’s all I read here

Edited

Occc:
You need help, why don't you come clean?

What is happening with emergency visa requests for Lagos?