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BunmiBie:
Profile

16 May, 2022
First attempt
F1& F2(wife and son)
Undergraduate: mechanical engineering
Work experience: 7 years as automobile engineer
Going for: masters in engineering
Funding-8500 (out of state Tuition waiver)
Deficit:44, 000k
Sponsor: Self
School: Texas tech university
Interview location: Abuja
Window 8

God used my baby for me as the guard gave nursing mothers chance to be interviewed first when he saw my wife breastfeeding him. So we were among the first set called in. I was the first to be interviewed by the white lady.
Please, go early and try to be interviewed first if possible. Our slot is 8:00am

After all the biometrics

VO: How old is your baby
Me: 14 months
VO: where do you work
Me: xyz auto garage ltd
VO: your company is at university of Ibadan? (she must have seen that on my ds160) I noticed she was checking my ds160 and I was actually very detailed when filling it. Please, fill your ds 160 form properly.

Me: Yes, in university of Ibadan
VO: nods head
VO: what are your job duties
Me: I am in charge of servicing of motor vehicle engines, ordering of vehicle parts from manufacturers and.... She cuts in

VO: what will this masters degree do for you
Me: (this was where I knew I goofed at first as everything I rehearsed flew away maybe because I was nervous). I will come back to Nigeria to establish my engineering consulting firm and take a better role at my place of work.
VO: Is it a thesis course
Me: No, it's a professional course for practicing engineers
VO: who will fund this deficit
Me: me, I already have savings that covers the two years from my real estate business. (she was still looking at my ds160 I guess. Because I added the real estate business under my job duties on the form). She cuts in but I can't remember what she said here.

She nodded and typed for long and like a magic... She kept our passports and gave us the almighty white paper. No document was checked even though I went with everything including my property documents.
F2 was not asked a single question after all the preparations.lol

Hint.. Avoid the Korean man at all cost. We were on the look out for him and
I prayed and I knew grace spoke for us.
Please if you believe in God fast and pray too, it worth it. Prepare like your life depends on it.
We took a step of faith by purchasing our travel bags before the interview day. I thank God for everything and everyone he used for us on this journey.

Thanks to
Moshkon, I was surprised to see him at our hotel to prep us. God bless you.
Thanks to Mahmoud, praise, Emillion..our mock sessions were great.
Thanks Mr Samuel, Mrs Deborah and every other persons that helped us
The appreciation is not complete without saying a big thank you to Nairaland USA student thread, we read chapter 15 & 16.
It was naija to Yankee thread that spurred this dream. Thanks to mackynaija

Congratulations!!!

Good day everyone

My last sevis payment will expire in July, please can I use it to apply for visa interview?

E never reach to do general fasting and prayer for the notorious VO at Abuja?

Anyone going to Bowie State University, Maryland? Let's connect please

Please, this is confusing, I was denied a visa last year September and I don't know the option to go for. Please can someone assist

Abuja
Approved ✅
First Attempt
16/05/22
Phd Marine and Coastal Management
Texas A&M
COA- 41k
Funding- 53k
Window 10
White male
VO. Good morning
Me. Good morning sir
VO. Can I have your documents
After the biometrics
VO. Have you traveled out of the country before?
Me. Yes, I was in Kenya last Nov to attend a conference organised by the Commonwealth Association of Planners
VO. Are you married?
Me. Yes I'm married, got married Oct, 2015
VO. Do you have kids, how many?
Me. I have two kids
VO. typed for like a min
VO. asked a question I didn't really get, but I heard wife and kids
Me. We have a plan that they will be visiting me at some point or I'll come home during the holidays to spend time with them.
VO. What do you do now?
Me. I'm lecturing in a State Polytechnic...
VO. Cuts in, what's your plan after the program?
Me. I'll be returning to my position as a lecturer, but I have an ambition of becoming a university professor, so I'll be applying to universities upon my return and I believe my knowledge and the degree will give me a headway
VO. Nodded, typed for a while, dropped my passport by the side and reached for the white paper, passed it to me with the I-20 then the instructions followed...make sure you have your I-20 with you at POE blah blah
Me. Thank you sir

I need to point out that grace flows all through for me. I'm using this period to show gratitude to these persons:
Ebi1
walerush
Moshkom
Themaths
Captaintitan
walepepe21
Your updates at some points were very handy and helpful to me, I can confirm this forum is the best.
I wish all prospective interviewees the best, in all of these pls don't forget the place of prayers.

Raily:
Hi there.
I'm also going to ETSU this Fall.
I'm yet to get an appointment date as well.
Can we connect?

gideontriumph@gmail.com

Brainner:
Abuja
Approved ✅
First Attempt
16/05/22
Phd Marine and Coastal Management
Texas A&M
COA- 41k
Funding- 53k
Window 10
White male
VO. Good morning
Me. Good morning sir
VO. Can I have your documents
After the biometrics
VO. Have you traveled out of the country before?
Me. Yes, I was in Kenya last Nov to attend a conference organised by the Commonwealth Association of Planners
VO. Are you married?
Me. Yes I'm married, got married Oct, 2015
VO. Do you have kids, how many?
Me. I have two kids
VO. typed for like a min
VO. asked a question I didn't really get, but I heard wife and kids
Me. We have a plan that they will be visiting me at some point or I'll come home during the holidays to spend time with them.
VO. What do you do now?
Me. I'm lecturing in a State Polytechnic...
VO. Cuts in, what's your plan after the program?
Me. I'll be returning to my position as a lecturer, but I have an ambition of becoming a university professor, so I'll be applying to universities upon my return and I believe my knowledge and the degree will give me a headway
VO. Nodded, typed for a while, dropped my passport by the side and reached for the white paper, passed it to me with the I-20 then the instructions followed...make sure you have your I-20 with you at POE blah blah
Me. Thank you sir

I need to point out that grace flows all through for me. I'm using this period to show gratitude to these persons:
Ebi1
walerush
Moshkom
Themaths
Captaintitan
walepepe21
Your updates at some points were very handy and helpful to me, I can confirm this forum is the best.
I wish all prospective interviewees the best, in all of these pls don't forget the place of prayers.

CONGRATULATIONS G!!!!!!
Fly safe.

Good Afternoon All,

Please, I have been experiencing a challenge accessing my CGI profile to schedule a visa appointment. Whenever I attempt to login, the system tells me “Failed login attempt. Make sure the username and password are correct.”

I have called the customer care agents severally. They said the issue has been escalated to the US Embassy, but no response till this moment. They explained to me that my profile was frozen on May 8, and was expected to be released after 72hrs. Unfortunately, I am still unable to access my profile.

What would you advise pls? Can I go ahead to create a new profile with a new email address and MVR?

.

Brainner:
Abuja
Approved ✅
First Attempt
16/05/22
Phd Marine and Coastal Management
Texas A&M
COA- 41k
Funding- 53k
Window 10
White male
VO. Good morning
Me. Good morning sir
VO. Can I have your documents
After the biometrics
VO. Have you traveled out of the country before?
Me. Yes, I was in Kenya last Nov to attend a conference organised by the Commonwealth Association of Planners
VO. Are you married?
Me. Yes I'm married, got married Oct, 2015
VO. Do you have kids, how many?
Me. I have two kids
VO. typed for like a min
VO. asked a question I didn't really get, but I heard wife and kids
Me. We have a plan that they will be visiting me at some point or I'll come home during the holidays to spend time with them.
VO. What do you do now?
Me. I'm lecturing in a State Polytechnic...
VO. Cuts in, what's your plan after the program?
Me. I'll be returning to my position as a lecturer, but I have an ambition of becoming a university professor, so I'll be applying to universities upon my return and I believe my knowledge and the degree will give me a headway
VO. Nodded, typed for a while, dropped my passport by the side and reached for the white paper, passed it to me with the I-20 then the instructions followed...make sure you have your I-20 with you at POE blah blah
Me. Thank you sir

I need to point out that grace flows all through for me. I'm using this period to show gratitude to these persons:
Ebi1
walerush
Moshkom
Themaths
Captaintitan
walepepe21
Your updates at some points were very handy and helpful to me, I can confirm this forum is the best.
I wish all prospective interviewees the best, in all of these pls don't forget the place of prayers.

Hearty Congratulation!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Everyone.
Please my I-20 was mailed to me yesterday and after going through it.I found out that the SEVIS ID on it is different from the one I used to pay my SEVIS fee last year June.Its still the Same University in the US anyways.Please will this pose a problem at the Consulate when I appear for my interview?

Timexxy:
Anyone going to Bowie State University, Maryland? Let's connect please

Going to Maryland but not Bowie State University

Fescoblack:
correct me if I am Wrong. If the first interview that led to denial wasn't pick through emergency, he can apply for Emergency inspite of the denial but if the first date was picked with emergency and get denied, one would have to wait for 6months before reapplying for emergency date

Yes that’s correct. As long as you haven’t used the emergency within the last 6 months

Thanks so much boss.
Pls I need this clarification, can I book one-way or MUST be a round trip?

Moshkom:
CONGRATULATIONS G!!!!!!
Fly safe.

Brainner:
Thanks so much boss.
Pls I need this clarification, can I book one-way or MUST be a round trip?

One way!

Return, if you need to get PTA from the bank.

Just stay with one way, unless you’re really sure of a/the particular date/time you would/might want come back.

Cheekykid:
Hi Everyone.
Please my I-20 was mailed to me yesterday and after going through it.I found out that the SEVIS ID on it is different from the one I used to pay my SEVIS fee last year June.Its still the Same University in the US anyways.Please will this pose a problem at the Consulate when I appear for my interview?

Depends.
What date is your appointment?

Ceedeon:
quote author=elhadji19 post=112905719]Hello, if anyone is coming to Nashville, Tennessee and its environment. I can pick the person/group of persons from the airport to their various destinations for free. Just trying to give back in my own little way. I wish other can do this too. Thanks

Yes please I am going to East Tennessee state university.

ETSU is not in Nashville, it is like 4 hrs 30 Minutes from Nashville. I dont think you would used Nashville airport but if you want to use Nashville airport, let me know

Samongo:
Good day everyone

My last sevis payment will expire in July, please can I use it to apply for visa interview?

Yes, you can use it if you happen to get an appointment date before the expiration date in July.

Samongo:
Please, this is confusing, I was denied a visa last year September and I don't know the option to go for. Please can someone assist

Go with the Regular option.

Cheekykid:
Hi Everyone.
Please my I-20 was mailed to me yesterday and after going through it.I found out that the SEVIS ID on it is different from the one I used to pay my SEVIS fee last year June.Its still the Same University in the US anyways.Please will this pose a problem at the Consulate when I appear for my interview?

You will have to transfer and activate your new SEVIS ID to your SEVIS fee payment portal assuming it has not expired. It is free of charge, so go to the www.fmjfee.com page to this. It should take about a day to get it transferred. That way, you can use your new SEVIS ID to do the DS160 and book a date.

Brainner:
Abuja
Approved ✅
First Attempt
16/05/22
Phd Marine and Coastal Management
Texas A&M
COA- 41k
Funding- 53k
Window 10
White male
VO. Good morning
Me. Good morning sir
VO. Can I have your documents
After the biometrics
VO. Have you traveled out of the country before?
Me. Yes, I was in Kenya last Nov to attend a conference organised by the Commonwealth Association of Planners
VO. Are you married?
Me. Yes I'm married, got married Oct, 2015
VO. Do you have kids, how many?
Me. I have two kids
VO. typed for like a min
VO. asked a question I didn't really get, but I heard wife and kids
Me. We have a plan that they will be visiting me at some point or I'll come home during the holidays to spend time with them.
VO. What do you do now?
Me. I'm lecturing in a State Polytechnic...
VO. Cuts in, what's your plan after the program?
Me. I'll be returning to my position as a lecturer, but I have an ambition of becoming a university professor, so I'll be applying to universities upon my return and I believe my knowledge and the degree will give me a headway
VO. Nodded, typed for a while, dropped my passport by the side and reached for the white paper, passed it to me with the I-20 then the instructions followed...make sure you have your I-20 with you at POE blah blah
Me. Thank you sir

I need to point out that grace flows all through for me. I'm using this period to show gratitude to these persons:
Ebi1
walerush
Moshkom
Themaths
Captaintitan
walepepe21
Your updates at some points were very handy and helpful to me, I can confirm this forum is the best.
I wish all prospective interviewees the best, in all of these pls don't forget the place of prayers.

congratulations

Ceedeon:
quote author=elhadji19 post=112905719]Hello, if anyone is coming to Nashville, Tennessee and its environment. I can pick the person/group of persons from the airport to their various destinations for free. Just trying to give back in my own little way. I wish other can do this too. Thanks

Yes please I am going to East Tennessee state university.

ETSU is in Johnson's City. There are so many Nigerians there. You do not need to go to Nashville.

BunmiBie:
Profile

16 May, 2022
First attempt
F1& F2(wife and son)
Undergraduate: mechanical engineering
Work experience: 7 years as automobile engineer
Going for: masters in engineering
Funding-8500 (out of state Tuition waiver)
Deficit:44, 000k
Sponsor: Self
School: Texas tech university
Interview location: Abuja
Window 8

God used my baby for me as the guard gave nursing mothers chance to be interviewed first when he saw my wife breastfeeding him. So we were among the first set called in. I was the first to be interviewed by the white lady.
Please, go early and try to be interviewed first if possible. Our slot is 8:00am

After all the biometrics

VO: How old is your baby
Me: 14 months
VO: where do you work
Me: xyz auto garage ltd
VO: your company is at university of Ibadan? (she must have seen that on my ds160) I noticed she was checking my ds160 and I was actually very detailed when filling it. Please, fill your ds 160 form properly.

Me: Yes, in university of Ibadan
VO: nods head
VO: what are your job duties
Me: I am in charge of servicing of motor vehicle engines, ordering of vehicle parts from manufacturers and.... She cuts in

VO: what will this masters degree do for you
Me: (this was where I knew I goofed at first as everything I rehearsed flew away maybe because I was nervous). I will come back to Nigeria to establish my engineering consulting firm and take a better role at my place of work.
VO: Is it a thesis course
Me: No, it's a professional course for practicing engineers
VO: who will fund this deficit
Me: me, I already have savings that covers the two years from my real estate business. (she was still looking at my ds160 I guess. Because I added the real estate business under my job duties on the form). She cuts in but I can't remember what she said here.

She nodded and typed for long and like a magic... She kept our passports and gave us the almighty white paper. No document was checked even though I went with everything including my property documents.
F2 was not asked a single question after all the preparations.lol

Hint.. Avoid the Korean man at all cost. We were on the look out for him and
I prayed and I knew grace spoke for us.
Please if you believe in God fast and pray too, it worth it. Prepare like your life depends on it.
We took a step of faith by purchasing our travel bags before the interview day. I thank God for everything and everyone he used for us on this journey.

Thanks to
Moshkon, I was surprised to see him at our hotel to prep us. God bless you.
Thanks to Mahmoud, praise, Emillion..our mock sessions were great.
Thanks Mr Samuel, Mrs Deborah and every other persons that helped us
The appreciation is not complete without saying a big thank you to Nairaland USA student thread, we read chapter 15 & 16.
It was naija to Yankee thread that spurred this dream. Thanks to mackynaija

congratulations

Brainner:
Abuja
Approved ✅
First Attempt
16/05/22
Phd Marine and Coastal Management
Texas A&M
COA- 41k
Funding- 53k
Window 10
White male
VO. Good morning
Me. Good morning sir
VO. Can I have your documents
After the biometrics
VO. Have you traveled out of the country before?
Me. Yes, I was in Kenya last Nov to attend a conference organised by the Commonwealth Association of Planners
VO. Are you married?
Me. Yes I'm married, got married Oct, 2015
VO. Do you have kids, how many?
Me. I have two kids
VO. typed for like a min
VO. asked a question I didn't really get, but I heard wife and kids
Me. We have a plan that they will be visiting me at some point or I'll come home during the holidays to spend time with them.
VO. What do you do now?
Me. I'm lecturing in a State Polytechnic...
VO. Cuts in, what's your plan after the program?
Me. I'll be returning to my position as a lecturer, but I have an ambition of becoming a university professor, so I'll be applying to universities upon my return and I believe my knowledge and the degree will give me a headway
VO. Nodded, typed for a while, dropped my passport by the side and reached for the white paper, passed it to me with the I-20 then the instructions followed...make sure you have your I-20 with you at POE blah blah
Me. Thank you sir

I need to point out that grace flows all through for me. I'm using this period to show gratitude to these persons:
Ebi1
walerush
Moshkom
Themaths
Captaintitan
walepepe21
Your updates at some points were very handy and helpful to me, I can confirm this forum is the best.
I wish all prospective interviewees the best, in all of these pls don't forget the place of prayers.

congratulations...safe trip

Pls am a novice , which school give admission wi without IELTS ?

Brainner:
Abuja
Approved ✅
First Attempt
16/05/22
Phd Marine and Coastal Management
Texas A&M
COA- 41k
Funding- 53k
Window 10
White male
VO. Good morning
Me. Good morning sir
VO. Can I have your documents
After the biometrics
VO. Have you traveled out of the country before?
Me. Yes, I was in Kenya last Nov to attend a conference organised by the Commonwealth Association of Planners
VO. Are you married?
Me. Yes I'm married, got married Oct, 2015
VO. Do you have kids, how many?
Me. I have two kids
VO. typed for like a min
VO. asked a question I didn't really get, but I heard wife and kids
Me. We have a plan that they will be visiting me at some point or I'll come home during the holidays to spend time with them.
VO. What do you do now?
Me. I'm lecturing in a State Polytechnic...
VO. Cuts in, what's your plan after the program?
Me. I'll be returning to my position as a lecturer, but I have an ambition of becoming a university professor, so I'll be applying to universities upon my return and I believe my knowledge and the degree will give me a headway
VO. Nodded, typed for a while, dropped my passport by the side and reached for the white paper, passed it to me with the I-20 then the instructions followed...make sure you have your I-20 with you at POE blah blah
Me. Thank you sir

I need to point out that grace flows all through for me. I'm using this period to show gratitude to these persons:
Ebi1
walerush
Moshkom
Themaths
Captaintitan
walepepe21
Your updates at some points were very handy and helpful to me, I can confirm this forum is the best.
I wish all prospective interviewees the best, in all of these pls don't forget the place of prayers.

Congratulations Sir

EncephalonPikin:
Finally, we're at part 16!

Part 15 was as long as 2020

To all visa/scholarship hopefuls, may you share your testimony in this thread. I've seen the power of resilience and grit firsthand and as the wind blows softly on this cold USA morning, I'm here to tell you that it will be worth it. Victor Hugo once said, “Nothing else in the world…not all the armies…is so powerful as an idea whose time has come.” Take the right steps, ask the vital questions, be optimistic, be pragmatic, be diligent and your time will come. I pray you will enter your season in this thread and as you do, may you go on to do great things!

In the words of one NL mama, May the Force be with you!


PS: Shoutout to Mummy Lagosismyhome for sowing a seed into my ministry, God bless you richly once again Ma'am.

Pls help me out , am a novice wish to study in Canada am just with OND in civil engineering pls which school can I apply for without ielts

YUSUFF3:
Pls am a novice , which school give admission wi without IELTS ?

virtually, most schools since you are coming from the country where English is their language of instructor.

Congrats brother,
Please can I mail u personally, I have same profile as urs. Or if u can beep me I will appreciate 08029112716.thanks
[qquote author=BunmiBie post=112909299]Profile

16 May, 2022
First attempt
F1& F2(wife and son)
Undergraduate: mechanical engineering
Work experience: 7 years as automobile engineer
Going for: masters in engineering
Funding-8500 (out of state Tuition waiver)
Deficit:44, 000k
Sponsor: Self
School: Texas tech university
Interview location: Abuja
Window 8

God used my baby for me as the guard gave nursing mothers chance to be interviewed first when he saw my wife breastfeeding him. So we were among the first set called in. I was the first to be interviewed by the white lady.
Please, go early and try to be interviewed first if possible. Our slot is 8:00am

After all the biometrics

VO: How old is your baby
Me: 14 months
VO: where do you work
Me: xyz auto garage ltd
VO: your company is at university of Ibadan? (she must have seen that on my ds160) I noticed she was checking my ds160 and I was actually very detailed when filling it. Please, fill your ds 160 form properly.

Me: Yes, in university of Ibadan
VO: nods head
VO: what are your job duties
Me: I am in charge of servicing of motor vehicle engines, ordering of vehicle parts from manufacturers and.... She cuts in

VO: what will this masters degree do for you
Me: (this was where I knew I goofed at first as everything I rehearsed flew away maybe because I was nervous). I will come back to Nigeria to establish my engineering consulting firm and take a better role at my place of work.
VO: Is it a thesis course
Me: No, it's a professional course for practicing engineers
VO: who will fund this deficit
Me: me, I already have savings that covers the two years from my real estate business. (she was still looking at my ds160 I guess. Because I added the real estate business under my job duties on the form). She cuts in but I can't remember what she said here.

She nodded and typed for long and like a magic... She kept our passports and gave us the almighty white paper. No document was checked even though I went with everything including my property documents.
F2 was not asked a single question after all the preparations.lol

Hint.. Avoid the Korean man at all cost. We were on the look out for him and
I prayed and I knew grace spoke for us.
Please if you believe in God fast and pray too, it worth it. Prepare like your life depends on it.
We took a step of faith by purchasing our travel bags before the interview day. I thank God for everything and everyone he used for us on this journey.

Thanks to
Moshkon, I was surprised to see him at our hotel to prep us. God bless you.
Thanks to Mahmoud, praise, Emillion..our mock sessions were great.
Thanks Mr Samuel, Mrs Deborah and every other persons that helped us
The appreciation is not complete without saying a big thank you to Nairaland USA student thread, we read chapter 15 & 16.
It was naija to Yankee thread that spurred this dream. Thanks to mackynaija[/quote]

BunmiBie:
Profile

16 May, 2022
First attempt
F1& F2(wife and son)
Undergraduate: mechanical engineering
Work experience: 7 years as automobile engineer
Going for: masters in engineering
Funding-8500 (out of state Tuition waiver)
Deficit:44, 000k
Sponsor: Self
School: Texas tech university
Interview location: Abuja
Window 8

God used my baby for me as the guard gave nursing mothers chance to be interviewed first when he saw my wife breastfeeding him. So we were among the first set called in. I was the first to be interviewed by the white lady.
Please, go early and try to be interviewed first if possible. Our slot is 8:00am

After all the biometrics

VO: How old is your baby
Me: 14 months
VO: where do you work
Me: xyz auto garage ltd
VO: your company is at university of Ibadan? (she must have seen that on my ds160) I noticed she was checking my ds160 and I was actually very detailed when filling it. Please, fill your ds 160 form properly.

Me: Yes, in university of Ibadan
VO: nods head
VO: what are your job duties
Me: I am in charge of servicing of motor vehicle engines, ordering of vehicle parts from manufacturers and.... She cuts in

VO: what will this masters degree do for you
Me: (this was where I knew I goofed at first as everything I rehearsed flew away maybe because I was nervous). I will come back to Nigeria to establish my engineering consulting firm and take a better role at my place of work.
VO: Is it a thesis course
Me: No, it's a professional course for practicing engineers
VO: who will fund this deficit
Me: me, I already have savings that covers the two years from my real estate business. (she was still looking at my ds160 I guess. Because I added the real estate business under my job duties on the form). She cuts in but I can't remember what she said here.

She nodded and typed for long and like a magic... She kept our passports and gave us the almighty white paper. No document was checked even though I went with everything including my property documents.
F2 was not asked a single question after all the preparations.lol

Hint.. Avoid the Korean man at all cost. We were on the look out for him and
I prayed and I knew grace spoke for us.
Please if you believe in God fast and pray too, it worth it. Prepare like your life depends on it.
We took a step of faith by purchasing our travel bags before the interview day. I thank God for everything and everyone he used for us on this journey.

Thanks to
Moshkon, I was surprised to see him at our hotel to prep us. God bless you.
Thanks to Mahmoud, praise, Emillion..our mock sessions were great.
Thanks Mr Samuel, Mrs Deborah and every other persons that helped us
The appreciation is not complete without saying a big thank you to Nairaland USA student thread, we read chapter 15 & 16.
It was naija to Yankee thread that spurred this dream. Thanks to mackynaija

Congrats brother,
Please can I mail u personally, I have same profile as urs. Or if u can beep me I will appreciate 08029112716.thanks

It reads ''Previously refused - Visa refused in the last 6 months''. I'll suggest you go with the second option as you've already stayed beyond 6months, so I believe you should be fine.

Samongo:
Please, this is confusing, I was denied a visa last year September and I don't know the option to go for. Please can someone assist

Thank you

Schrodinger2:
Yes, you can use it if you happen to get an appointment date before the expiration date in July.



Go with the Regular option.

You will have to transfer and activate your new SEVIS ID to your SEVIS fee payment portal assuming it has not expired. It is free of charge, so go to the www.fmjfee.com page to this. It should take about a day to get it transferred. That way, you can use your new SEVIS ID to do the DS160 and book a date.

I'm facing the same challenge , I was denied visa last year October

Samongo:
Please, this is confusing, I was denied a visa last year September and I don't know the option to go for. Please can someone assist