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I was denied on Friday by a white female VO second to last VO who kept on denying every one, if you interviewed in Lagos on Friday 16th, you'd know her, my question is my cgi profile is showing my passport is still with the consulate but I was denied, what can I do because I cannot reapply due to that showing on my profile. Who else is experiencing this? Thanks

The status will change over time from what I've heard

Spunk23:
I was denied on Friday by a white female VO second to last VO who kept on denying every one, if you interviewed on Friday 16th, you'd know her, my question is my cgi profile is showing my passport is still with the consulate but I was denied, what can I do because I cannot reapply due to that showing on my profile. Who else is experiencing this? Thanks

seansifo:
I don't think so. Mske sure you let the vo know that you've made your plans and all you need left is your visa and your sure of entering the US before your start date.

You may as well write to your school if you could get at least an extension letter. If positive, then take the letter long to your interview.

Lastly, I would like to know when you applied for the EA and when was it approved and the location as well (Abuja or Lagos)

Thanks so much. I applied December 2nd and I got approved December 6th. Lagos state.

DorianD:
Thanks for your kind reply, but I just got a feedback from the faculty

Spring classes starts in January and you’re getting admission decision January 3rd.

Stop clowning and defer your admission

Spunk23:
I was denied on Friday by a white female VO second to last VO who kept on denying every one, if you interviewed in Lagos on Friday 16th, you'd know her, my question is my cgi profile is showing my passport is still with the consulate but I was denied, what can I do because I cannot reapply due to that showing on my profile. Who else is experiencing this? Thanks

Wait at least 24-48hrs and it should be off your profile.

chibertha:
You are now a son of Marshall
Go herd Go
Marco and I officially welcome you to
Huntington
West Virginia the mountain state.

you’re in Huntington, WV? I’m close by that area.

I applied for student visa to United States, the interview was slated for January 2023. I have tried to reach out to the consulate but the line couldn't go, I learnt terror threats alerts have driven Abuja consolate back and the office have been closed down till further notice. I inquired from Lagos embassy office if my interview date could be transferred to Lagos but was refused. Please I want someone to advise me on what to do cos the date I was given at Abuja is almost here.
Thanks

slimmy2005:
Spring classes starts in January and you’re getting admission decision January 3rd.

Stop clowning and defer your admission

Thanks for your kind reply once more

I was denied today ,
Lagos embassy
6:30am batch
so painful after all I’ve been through, my whole year mehn !
I feel this embassy people sometimes won’t even want to see your documents so they can have a reason to deny you , sigh

Below is my transcript;

Vo (black woman ) - good morning may I have your passport and i20

Me- (gave her both )

Vo- (types for a long time ) they - I see you want I study computer science at xxxxxxx

Me- absolutely, I wan… she didn’t even let me speak she jumped to the next question

Vo- who’s your sponsor , who’s paying for your studies

Me- ( guys I was being truthful and honest , my sponsor is a family friend ,a oil and gas man that I met in 2020 and miraculously just decided to help me with my studies in the us which costs a lot ) - my sponsor is a family friend , he’s also lives close to me and …. She cuts me in

Vo- how much does he earn per month

Me- he earns over 12 million a month , he has an oil company named xxxx and he own a gas station in …… Vo she didn’t let me finish

Vo- have you travelled outside Nigeria before

Me- no I have not ( been truthful )

Vo - (types for like 25 seconds )I’m sorry you did not qualify for this visa

Me- thank you



Omo today na today o , over 18 people that went before me , they didn’t give anyone o , I met the famous bald man today , Omo that man dey vex o.

It’s well , we defer to next semester , we apply , hopefully I’ll come here with my testimony next year !

Yes I am.
I am in Marshall will be done next semester.
Where are you at ?
let's connect

slimmy2005:
you’re in Huntington, WV? I’m close by that area.

justdoit100:
Hello Chibertha, my fellow MU people.
Someone already forwarded it here, but I'll post it again.

In my last interview, I had no LinkedIn profile, and I made an error on my DS-160, which Barrister Ogbu noticed after I sent him my DS-160 for review. I built my LinkedIn profile and uploaded all my certifications. For someone with a long career, the VO wouldn't believe that I actually work with the said organization if I didn't have an online presence.

I was the third in line and the first to be approved. The interview started around 10:15 a.m.
 
VO: Hello.
Me: Good morning.
VO: Could you pass me your form?
Me: Yes! You can have it.
VO: So, you're going to Marshall University.
Me: Correct! I'm going to Marshall University for my Masters in Geography, and I will be taking a minimum of 34 credit hours with courses like bla bla. Under the supervision of Professor Jamie, I would be researching the impact of *****. (I stuttered at first but gained momentum when she said that she was interested in my research, so I continued and she didn't interrupt me.)
VO: Have you been outside the country?
Me: No! I've been very busy working in Nigeria.
VO: So, do you have any relatives living in the US?
Me: No! I don't. All my relatives live in Nigeria.
VO: So, you were here last year, going to FSU, and were denied this year again, going to Marshall University. Tell me what has changed and why you think you were denied. Be honest with me.
Me: I think the last time I was in Lagos, I was unable to explain my funding clearly and concisely. I have been awarded a graduate teaching assistantship that covers 70% of my tuition and fees and a $6,000 stipend to cater for my living expenses. I have worked for over 11 years and have saved 12 million naira, of which I will use part to cover my deficit.

VO: So what about your uncle? Why is he not sponsoring you again?
Me: I have enough money to cover my deficit; that's why my account statement was used. But he still promised to assist me, as he always does. 
VO: I think this school is very affordable too?
Me: Yes! I was offered a GTA.
VO: Are you married?
Me: No, but I'm in a committed relationship, and we plan to tie the knot when I come back to Nigeria after my program.
VO: What's your post-study plan?
I will be returning as the regional GIS head in our organization; we're the 4th largest in Nigeria. I will be applying geospatial technologies to combat energy theft and generate more revenue for the organization.
VO: Is the company private?
Me: Yes! Following the unbundling of PHCN in 2013.
VO: In the US, ours is run by the government.
Me: Okay
VO: Have you applied to Canada before?
(I guess she opened my LinkedIn and saw the Canada WES evaluation report because I saw her screen reflection on her glasses.)
Me: No! When I wanted to evaluate my transcript, I accidentally selected Canada instead of the USA, so I had to pay another fee and transfer my transcript to WES USA. (which she cut off)
VO: It's okay. Your visa is approved.
You will get an email soon. Enjoy your stay.
Me: "Thank you!"

I was just indifferent, and it was after I got out that the security guys told me to smile and said congratulations.

That was when I started getting emotional.

Abuja Embassy
14/12/2022
Blonde lady VO

Congrats

Jaaj:
I was denied today ,
Lagos embassy
6:30am batch
so painful after all I’ve been through, my whole year mehn !
I feel this embassy people sometimes won’t even want to see your documents so they can have a reason to deny you , sigh

Below is my transcript;

Vo (black woman ) - good morning may I have your passport and i20

Me- (gave her both )

Vo- (types for a long time ) they - I see you want I study computer science at xxxxxxx

Me- absolutely, I wan… she didn’t even let me speak she jumped to the next question

Vo- who’s your sponsor , who’s paying for your studies

Me- ( guys I was being truthful and honest , my sponsor is a family friend ,a oil and gas man that I met in 2020 and miraculously just decided to help me with my studies in the us which costs a lot ) - my sponsor is a family friend , he’s also lives close to me and …. She cuts me in

Vo- how much does he earn per month

Me- he earns over 12 million a month , he has an oil company named xxxx and he own a gas station in …… Vo she didn’t let me finish

Vo- have you travelled outside Nigeria before

Me- no I have not ( been truthful )

Vo - (types for like 25 seconds )I’m sorry you did not qualify for this visa

Me- thank you



Omo today na today o , over 18 people that went before me , they didn’t give anyone o , I met the famous bald man today , Omo that man dey vex o.

It’s well , we defer to next semester , we apply , hopefully I’ll come here with my testimony next year !

The famous bald man rejected me too
My transcripts:
Me: Good morning
Vo: Morning, your passport and I - 20
(Passed it and he was typing)
Vo: so you're going to Community College of xxxxx
Me: Yes, to pursue my Bsc in computer science
Vo: why do you want to go to this school?
Me: The computer program is very good and the main reason I picked this school is their articulation agreement with the uni of xxxx which I intend on applying for a dual enrollment with the university
(Then he started typing and hands me the rejection letter).
I still don't know what I did wrong
Any ideas would be appreciated
Thanks

Oyebode784:
The famous bald man rejected me too
My transcripts:
Me: Good morning
Vo: Morning, your passport and I - 20
(Passed it and he was typing)
Vo: so you're going to Community College of xxxxx
Me: Yes, to pursue my Bsc in computer science
Vo: why do you want to go to this school?
Me: The computer program is very good and the main reason I picked this school is their articulation agreement with the uni of xxxx which I intend on applying for a dual enrollment with the university
(Then he started typing and hands me the rejection letter).
I still don't know what I did wrong
Any ideas would be appreciated
Thanks

Was it St. Paul’s college you applied to , if it was then i think I saw you in the morning, very first sets of people , It’s well o

Oyebode784:
The famous bald man rejected me too
My transcripts:
Me: Good morning
Vo: Morning, your passport and I - 20
(Passed it and he was typing)
Vo: so you're going to Community College of xxxxx
Me: Yes, to pursue my Bsc in computer science
Vo: why do you want to go to this school?
Me: The computer program is very good and the main reason I picked this school is their articulation agreement with the uni of xxxx which I intend on applying for a dual enrollment with the university
(Then he started typing and hands me the rejection letter).
I still don't know what I did wrong
Any ideas would be appreciated
Thanks

Take your interview to sell yourself just as you would in a job interview.
Work on the reason why you chose the school. Sell the school to the VO... Attend open day or Q and A with these schools and ask them legit questions. Let it be you did your homework. Do your part, and God will do HIS to guarantee a SUCCESSFUL outcome! BE PREPARED!!!

Guy, no VO will easily approve a student visa funding from a family friend. If he stops being a family friend nko? You will be stranded in US and may cost tax payers money. Thats how they will reason it. I advise you to work on your funding.. maybe that friend can transfer the money to you for the i-20 (make sure to state this) or pay most of the fees to the school himself to show his genuineness to sponsor you. Goodluck next time

Jaaj:
I was denied today ,
Lagos embassy
6:30am batch
so painful after all I’ve been through, my whole year mehn !
I feel this embassy people sometimes won’t even want to see your documents so they can have a reason to deny you , sigh

Below is my transcript;

Vo (black woman ) - good morning may I have your passport and i20

Me- (gave her both )

Vo- (types for a long time ) they - I see you want I study computer science at xxxxxxx

Me- absolutely, I wan… she didn’t even let me speak she jumped to the next question

Vo- who’s your sponsor , who’s paying for your studies

Me- ( guys I was being truthful and honest , my sponsor is a family friend ,a oil and gas man that I met in 2020 and miraculously just decided to help me with my studies in the us which costs a lot ) - my sponsor is a family friend , he’s also lives close to me and …. She cuts me in

Vo- how much does he earn per month

Me- he earns over 12 million a month , he has an oil company named xxxx and he own a gas station in …… Vo she didn’t let me finish

Vo- have you travelled outside Nigeria before

Me- no I have not ( been truthful )

Vo - (types for like 25 seconds )I’m sorry you did not qualify for this visa

Me- thank you



Omo today na today o , over 18 people that went before me , they didn’t give anyone o , I met the famous bald man today , Omo that man dey vex o.

It’s well , we defer to next semester , we apply , hopefully I’ll come here with my testimony next year !

chibertha:
Yes I am.
I am in Marshall will be done next semester.
Where are you at ?
let's connect

Pls, what's your plan after finishing next term?

Mickeywilliams:
I've received an official fully funded PhD offer from the University of Florida for the summer term.

Next is visa ooo. Lol.

I think I prefer Abuja. I'll have to wait for January.

Congratulations � . I am next in line.

Jaaj:
I was denied today ,
Lagos embassy
6:30am batch
so painful after all I’ve been through, my whole year mehn !
I feel this embassy people sometimes won’t even want to see your documents so they can have a reason to deny you , sigh

Below is my transcript;

Vo (black woman ) - good morning may I have your passport and i20

Me- (gave her both )

Vo- (types for a long time ) they - I see you want I study computer science at xxxxxxx

Me- absolutely, I wan… she didn’t even let me speak she jumped to the next question

Vo- who’s your sponsor , who’s paying for your studies

Me- ( guys I was being truthful and honest , my sponsor is a family friend ,a oil and gas man that I met in 2020 and miraculously just decided to help me with my studies in the us which costs a lot ) - my sponsor is a family friend , he’s also lives close to me and …. She cuts me in

Vo- how much does he earn per month

Me- he earns over 12 million a month , he has an oil company named xxxx and he own a gas station in …… Vo she didn’t let me finish

Vo- have you travelled outside Nigeria before

Me- no I have not ( been truthful )

Vo - (types for like 25 seconds )I’m sorry you did not qualify for this visa

Me- thank you



Omo today na today o , over 18 people that went before me , they didn’t give anyone o , I met the famous bald man today , Omo that man dey vex o.

It’s well , we defer to next semester , we apply , hopefully I’ll come here with my testimony next year !

So sorry about this, better luck next time. Please what's the cost of your tuition school and school name

Good morning my fellow Nairalanders.
Please house,as an undergraduate who haven't done any job yet, how best can we answer this question?
What is your post study plan or what are you going to do after your study program in the u.s?
Thanks in anticipation �

Please guys, can I apply for emergency visa now because my resumption date is January 9th. Please advise me.

PhD or OPT
I applied to 9 schools for summer and fall.
Jobs too

Idaytesj29:
Pls, what's your plan after finishing next term?

chibertha:
PhD or OPT
I applied to 9 schools for summer and fall.
Jobs too

Good plan. Grace will speak for you.
A cousin wants to join the US Army after he graduates in the Fall of 2023. I was wondering how he is going to pull that off, he seems to know how to go about it, but he didn't share.

I pray my admission comes in quickly and is funded too so that I can begin the process on time.

Good morning house,

I just go my i-20 right now and I want to commence the visa process immediately.

The school is resuming 23rd Jan.

What are the chances of getting an Emergency appointment date before then?

Thanks

Noraht:
Please I'm applying for a student visa tomorrow for spring 2023 (January 17th is when classes starts).. is it possible to get a date within the next 2 to 3 weeks please? I've read people who did EA, getting dates in 2024, I'm just looking at my chances of getting a close appointment date, Any advice please?

Hi, I also want to apply for visa today, January 23rd is when classes starts.
Please kindly update us, have you been able to get a closer date.

NigPatriot:
Congratulations, dont get complacent too, you should begin your visa preparations early.

Yeah. Thank you. That's the next step. The visa hurdle is another journey.

Hello guys I have a Luxemburg tourist visa and am planning on applying for my F1 visa in Luxemburg or any Schengen zone, is it possible?

UNOcrown:
Good morning house,

I just go my i-20 right now and I want to commence the visa process immediately.

The school is resuming 23rd Jan.

What are the chances of getting an Emergency appointment date before then?

Thanks

Why is the issuance of i20 so close to the date of resumption? This is a big headache

I applied for emergency visa in Lagos since 12/12/22 after booking regular appointment date and I am yet to get any email. It is 10 days now and school starts January 18th. Anyone with advice on how to contact them or what to do will be really helpful