omitusaf:
Hello everyone.
I'm quite confused about this, so I'll love your suggestions.

I got a Masters admission with full funding in the US, and I'm at the stage of applying for visa. After going through the website of the US embassy in Nigeria, I found that passports are required to be valid at least six months after the program of study. However, my passport will be expiring three months after my study. Do you think this can affect my chances at the interview?

Chukspredos:
Transcript
1st Attempt
Abuja 13-04-2022
COA: $44,700
Funding: $10,000
Deficit: 34,700
Status: Approved

VO: Have you left Nigeria before?
ME: No I've not. The reason being that we work so hard in our law firm throughout the year. During holidays we do probono prison visits to assist some indigent prisoners to be able to be with their families.

*VO directs me to do Biometrics

VO: I can see you're going to Washburn University. Why this school?

ME: I chose the school because they offer me a flexible curriculum to be able to choose courses that are best suited for my aspirations. The Global Legal Studies is an umbrella name for LLM covering international students in the school. I'd be specializing in Corporate and Commercial Law.

VO: I can see you have some scholarship from the University. Who is paying the rest?

ME: My elder brother of full blood would be paying. He sponsored my Law school after our father's death.

VO: *cuts in*. what does he do?
ME: He's a Doctor in the UK. I also have some money of my own (as seen on my i20) which I will be taking with me as a buffer.

VO: What do you do?
ME: I am a legal practitioner at ***** in Nigeria. We are fully into litigation and at the office I settle briefs and represent clients in both criminal and civil courts.

VO: everything checks out

*Hands me the white paper* Though it's like a few days to the 120 days (124th day) to your resumption, I'd be keeping your passport rather than giving you the yellow one and you taking the stress of having to mail it back to us.

ME: Thank you Sir.

*Leaves the embassy*

My passport was recieved 2 weeks later. so anyone going before the 120 days resumption should expect some delays in the reciept of their passport.

Thanks to God for his kindness and grace
All these happened in less than 2 minutes.

I didn't believe I'd get the visa after having no travel history and that being the first question. I dropped my file on the side of the slab and didn't even look at it. No documents were requested.

Tips
1. Fill your DS160 yourself, be as detailed as possible
2. Your story has to make sense to you first.
3. Watch you-tube videos from ARGO VISA, this really helped a lot.
4. You will be nervous and it would be understandable.
5. You will see how ready you are when you start watching others in the interview room.
6. If you have no travel history, try and give a reason (if you have one). A simple 'No' without more may have resulted in a different reality for me that day
7. Lastly, PRAY for GRACE. that was my only prayer point.

Deksy:
I already applied for my F1 visa but stated that i would be travelling alone. Due to some circumstances, i have decided to go with my children and apply for an F2 visa for them. How can i modify my visa interview date so that we can go for the visa interview together? Is it okay if i fill a new DS 160 form to reflect that i would be travelling with them as dependents?
N.B. The 2 children are minors, under 14.

OlaDchaser:
Good day everyone,
I would like to know, is there any WhatsApp group on nairaland that guides someone to apply for f1 visa, this is my first time applying and I want to apply myself , is there any WhatsApp group for that? I do not want to make any mistake while applying for f1 visa.
‪+234 814 722 6213‬

Thank you

Progress100:
Is it possible to pay for sevis fee from other countries apart from US?

JesusIsAMuslim:
Hello everyone!

To Mpower loan beneficiaries, please I have a question. I got good news message from Mpower saying my support letter is available, but I'm yet to receive that. I have so far submitted my financial statement and financial forms to the school waiting for my I-20, but my school keeps rejecting the financial statement. When I carefully read, I realized that I will need the support letter to get the I-20. How long do you think it takes Mpower to issue the support letter? They keep asking me if I have my I-20 already but they have not done everything on their part. Should I be worried or it takes a little bit to receive the support letter? I think it carries the amount I will be supported with right? Please do help answer this if you have any experience with them. Thank you.

Moju12:
I will send your number to a group where you can get answers to all your questions.

JesusIsAMuslim:
Hello everyone!

To Mpower loan beneficiaries, please I have a question. I got good news message from Mpower saying my support letter is available, but I'm yet to receive that. I have so far submitted my financial statement and financial forms to the school waiting for my I-20, but my school keeps rejecting the financial statement. When I carefully read, I realized that I will need the support letter to get the I-20. How long do you think it takes Mpower to issue the support letter? They keep asking me if I have my I-20 already but they have not done everything on their part. Should I be worried or it takes a little bit to receive the support letter? I think it carries the amount I will be supported with right? Please do help answer this if you have any experience with them. Thank you.

Deksy:
I already applied for my F1 visa but stated that i would be travelling alone. Due to some circumstances, i have decided to go with my children and apply for an F2 visa for them. How can i modify my visa interview date so that we can go for the visa interview together? Is it okay if i fill a new DS 160 form to reflect that i would be travelling with them as dependents?
N.B. The 2 children are minors, under 14.

Moju12:
You join this telegram https:///+mGZoZpd-t6U1MTA0

ThisGuy2020:
This is quite a good transcript, if I do say so.
An addition.

You'll have to properly demonstrate that your mum is very financially buoyant since you want to go to medical school after your undergrad, cos medical school in the US is mad expensive. And you'll also have concrete plan's for when you're done with medical school in order to justify the huge investment.

But all in all, you're a traditional student, so hopefully, you won't have too much problems.

Cheers.

mercy2121:
Got my visa approval yesterday 12/5/2022

Location: Abuja
Type: student F1
School: Michigan Technological University
♡ First time, no funding

After the whole checks ✅
I was sitting and waiting for my turn. The VO(a white American lady) beckons on me.
Vo: Good morning
Me: Good morning
Vo: can I have documents pls
Vo: why are you going to the US
Me: am going for my masters degree program in Geology at Michigan Technological University Vo: have u been to the US before
Me: no
Vo: pls put your hands on the scanner for biometrics
Me: ok
Vo: have travelled out of the country before
Me: no, it's my first time
Vo: what will this degree do for u?
Me: my research interest in seismic interpretation and rock mechanisms which has a vital application to my workplace. This study is going to help me understand the earth system and the concept of mineral exploration.
Vo: nods her and and types on the system.
Vo: where do you work
Me: am a geologist at kabba Mines Limited. We spealized in mining and mineral exploration
Vo: how long have u been working there
Me: 4 years
Vo: How will u apply this study to your workplace
Me: with the research I will conduct on seismic interpretation, it will help me to understand the concept of mineral exploration which I will apply to various mining sites and to know the whole horizon sites... (stammering a little)
Vo: keeps nodding and typing
Vo: who's sponsoring you
Me: my husband, Mr Bleep
Vo: nods again, what does he do
Me: He's the CEO, Bleep company
Vo: why are you not travelling with husband
Me: he has some ongoing projects that he's surpvising and he can't abandon them.
Vo: have u got any issues
Me: no issues
Vo: that means you are travelling alone
Me: yes
Vo: what are your plans after your studies
Me: after my studies, I will be resuming as a senior geologist in my company
Vo: are they keeping the job for you or what.
Me: right now, am on a study leave, so when I return I will resume as a senior geologist. I was granted a study leave by my company.
Vo: so right now you are a geologist and when you return, you will be promoted to a senior geologist. That means this degree will give u a promotion (Vo, being interactive)
Me: yes, yes, yes.
Vo: do have family or relatives in the US
Me: No
Vo: do have any friends in the US
Me: no, am just going to my school contact.
Vo: how did you hear about Michigan Tech
Me. Through an online, when I was searching for schools that offer masters in geology
Vo: nods... and she says everything look good... brings out the white paper and said take this document, you will use it to collect your passport when it's ready....
Then she gives me back my I-20 form and says, keep this document carefully, you will need it at the point of entry. Goodluck!
Me: Thank you with a smile and I left the hall.

I wish everyone seeking for approval the best of luck. God will favour you.

mercy2121:
Got my visa approval yesterday 12/5/2022

Location: Abuja
Type: student F1
School: Michigan Technological University
♡ First time, no funding

After the whole checks ✅
I was sitting and waiting for my turn. The VO(a white American lady) beckons on me.
Vo: Good morning
Me: Good morning
Vo: can I have documents pls
Vo: why are you going to the US
Me: am going for my masters degree program in Geology at Michigan Technological University Vo: have u been to the US before
Me: no
Vo: pls put your hands on the scanner for biometrics
Me: ok
Vo: have travelled out of the country before
Me: no, it's my first time
Vo: what will this degree do for u?
Me: my research interest in seismic interpretation and rock mechanisms which has a vital application to my workplace. This study is going to help me understand the earth system and the concept of mineral exploration.
Vo: nods her and and types on the system.
Vo: where do you work
Me: am a geologist at kabba Mines Limited. We spealized in mining and mineral exploration
Vo: how long have u been working there
Me: 4 years
Vo: How will u apply this study to your workplace
Me: with the research I will conduct on seismic interpretation, it will help me to understand the concept of mineral exploration which I will apply to various mining sites and to know the whole horizon sites... (stammering a little)
Vo: keeps nodding and typing
Vo: who's sponsoring you
Me: my husband, Mr Bleep
Vo: nods again, what does he do
Me: He's the CEO, Bleep company
Vo: why are you not travelling with husband
Me: he has some ongoing projects that he's surpvising and he can't abandon them.
Vo: have u got any issues
Me: no issues
Vo: that means you are travelling alone
Me: yes
Vo: what are your plans after your studies
Me: after my studies, I will be resuming as a senior geologist in my company
Vo: are they keeping the job for you or what.
Me: right now, am on a study leave, so when I return I will resume as a senior geologist. I was granted a study leave by my company.
Vo: so right now you are a geologist and when you return, you will be promoted to a senior geologist. That means this degree will give u a promotion (Vo, being interactive)
Me: yes, yes, yes.
Vo: do have family or relatives in the US
Me: No
Vo: do have any friends in the US
Me: no, am just going to my school contact.
Vo: how did you hear about Michigan Tech
Me. Through an online, when I was searching for schools that offer masters in geology
Vo: nods... and she says everything look good... brings out the white paper and said take this document, you will use it to collect your passport when it's ready....
Then she gives me back my I-20 form and says, keep this document carefully, you will need it at the point of entry. Goodluck!
Me: Thank you with a smile and I left the hall.

I wish everyone seeking for approval the best of luck. God will favour you.

Moju12:
You join this telegram https:///+mGZoZpd-t6U1MTA0

mercy2121:
Got my visa approval yesterday 12/5/2022

Location: Abuja
Type: student F1
School: Michigan Technological University
♡ First time, no funding

After the whole checks ✅
I was sitting and waiting for my turn. The VO(a white American lady) beckons on me.
Vo: Good morning
Me: Good morning
Vo: can I have documents pls
Vo: why are you going to the US
Me: am going for my masters degree program in Geology at Michigan Technological University Vo: have u been to the US before
Me: no
Vo: pls put your hands on the scanner for biometrics
Me: ok
Vo: have travelled out of the country before
Me: no, it's my first time
Vo: what will this degree do for u?
Me: my research interest in seismic interpretation and rock mechanisms which has a vital application to my workplace. This study is going to help me understand the earth system and the concept of mineral exploration.
Vo: nods her and and types on the system.
Vo: where do you work
Me: am a geologist at kabba Mines Limited. We spealized in mining and mineral exploration
Vo: how long have u been working there
Me: 4 years
Vo: How will u apply this study to your workplace
Me: with the research I will conduct on seismic interpretation, it will help me to understand the concept of mineral exploration which I will apply to various mining sites and to know the whole horizon sites... (stammering a little)
Vo: keeps nodding and typing
Vo: who's sponsoring you
Me: my husband, Mr Bleep
Vo: nods again, what does he do
Me: He's the CEO, Bleep company
Vo: why are you not travelling with husband
Me: he has some ongoing projects that he's surpvising and he can't abandon them.
Vo: have u got any issues
Me: no issues
Vo: that means you are travelling alone
Me: yes
Vo: what are your plans after your studies
Me: after my studies, I will be resuming as a senior geologist in my company
Vo: are they keeping the job for you or what.
Me: right now, am on a study leave, so when I return I will resume as a senior geologist. I was granted a study leave by my company.
Vo: so right now you are a geologist and when you return, you will be promoted to a senior geologist. That means this degree will give u a promotion (Vo, being interactive)
Me: yes, yes, yes.
Vo: do have family or relatives in the US
Me: No
Vo: do have any friends in the US
Me: no, am just going to my school contact.
Vo: how did you hear about Michigan Tech
Me. Through an online, when I was searching for schools that offer masters in geology
Vo: nods... and she says everything look good... brings out the white paper and said take this document, you will use it to collect your passport when it's ready....
Then she gives me back my I-20 form and says, keep this document carefully, you will need it at the point of entry. Goodluck!
Me: Thank you with a smile and I left the hall.

I wish everyone seeking for approval the best of luck. God will favour you.

Tryingmybest:
My emergency visa request was approved but the site shows "there are currently no available date". The deadline for my Emergency visa request is May 18th.
Please who knows the time the visa slots are available?

MUTARK:

Wao, congrats o. He didn't ask for your study leave doc?

Patricel:
Good day,

Please I need clarification as regards my booking for F1/F2 visa appointment. Here is my case,

Sometimes in 2020 I was supposed to go for a business meeting in the US. I have been booked for B1/B2 visa interview in April 2020 but COVID 19 made US Embassy in Lagos canceled all appointments and hence my travel purpose was forfeited. But sometimes, in November 2021 thinking i could make use of the for a tourist visa application as it still valid and I booked an appointment with the confirmation number used in 2020 but the appointment date is still not in sight and I had to cancel it... making it twice on the MRV payment reference that visa appointment has been canceled.

Fast forward to this year when I recently paid for F1/F2 visa feee for myself and wife and Submitting the DS160 to book an appointment and I found that my profile on cgi is still linked with the MRV a payment reference of February 2020 while I am only being asked to just input that of my wife. Well, I would have continue with but I am afraid that they may not allow me to make use of emergency date on it after my cgi profile showing canceled appointments on B1/B2. And my program start date is 12th of August. Please I need all your comments on this. Thanks

Buchi1539:

Please what are the criteria for applying EA? Must I wait till it is 60days to school resumption?

Bayubose:
Good to you sir/ma, my name is Bayo, I graduated from department of sociology with the cgpa of 4.53 at the Bowen university, I'm want to pursue my master degree program in sociology and I have been doing my research on the schools that offers the program but still haven't got any, please, i need your recommendation on the school that offers scholarships.. Thanks

Awubfjrnndk:
Pls has anyone been able to get admission for masters in architecture? Didn’t get admitted to all the schools I applied to, same with my friend. I haven’t seen anyone that has gotten in for architecture. Pls I need some guidance in order to apply again. Thanks

Buchi1539:

Please what are the criteria for applying EA? Must I wait till it is 60days to school resumption?

Juwon21:

Mine is for spring 2023, can we join too