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Wokeupandslayed:
sorry I’m reading your response to her. Would you advise me to go ahead with my bro Canadian account (he is on work visa ) or my a family friends account here in Nigeria (I would say my uncle on paper) or it really doesn’t matter. my bro is work visa as his wife is schooling in Canada.

I really don’t know what’s best because the responses I’m get is just very conflicting. One told me since he is not a relation I should stay clear. Another told me so far as my bros account is legit it doesn’t matter.

But how do I explain I have relatives abroad. Please can you help.

Hello.
I have zero information about your F1 application (PhD , MSc, Bsc ? Married or single ? Etc) so concluding accurately might be hard.

But generally, ask your uncle to send the money into your account (and state self-fund) and leave it all through inside your account until after your visa interview . Or ask your family friend to do the same.

US embassy also prefers and accept your sponsor (s) to remit the whole money into your account so that disappointment won't occur in the case the sponsor dies or hospitalize, etc or just naturally change his or her mind to not fund you again

Do not use your uncle if he is a dependent of his wife in Canada but you can use him if he is legally working and paying his tax. Erase the idea of your family friend .

Note: If you are however a PhD applicant then anyone can support/fund you (that is called investment) but with affidavit of support along the bank statement. At this point anyone you chose must reflect in your Form I-20. Ciao.

Hello Everyone, I need advice. I have 2 sponsors on my I-20 but the DS-160 form only allows 1 sponsor's information. How do I handle this? Any experiences? Thank you.

Wokeupandslayed:
[img][/img] thank you so much.

That’s really the only option I have. And I was given time to request an I-20.
I didn’t want to use a foreign account but I don’t really have a choice

Use your brother's account and be bold to tell the VO he is going to pay the outstanding. I am not sure a VO will bring that up seeing that you have full funding and your I20 will likely indicate family funds.

Godgivenchild:
Presenting a bank statement that is not in your name or that of your parents could significantly reduce your chances or make it harder to convince the visa officer of your relationship with the sponsor and their willingness to support you.

If you need assistance funding your account to reflect your deposit, I may be able to help—especially if you are banking with institutions within my reach. Feel free to DM me.

Please Wokeupandslayed, don't follow this advice I beg you in the name of whatsoever you hold dear.

Wokeupandslayed:
sorry I’m reading your response to her. Would you advise me to go ahead with my bro Canadian account (he is on work visa ) or my a family friends account here in Nigeria (I would say my uncle on paper) or it really doesn’t matter. my bro is work visa as his wife is schooling in Canada.

I really don’t know what’s best because the responses I’m get is just very conflicting. One told me since he is not a relation I should stay clear. Another told me so far as my bros account is legit it doesn’t matter.

But how do I explain I have relatives abroad. Please can you help.

Submit his statement and move on. Why are you giving yourself so much stress? Please, calm down so that people don't read your fears/stress as desperation. He is your brother and he is willing to support you with the deficiency annually.

If your school admits for both spring and fall, then you can defer for a semester and not an entire year. That way, you'll still have your admission. But, there is no guarantee that you will still have your GA.
However, you don't give up. If you're qualified for a GA now, you can always get another the next time you're trying. Keep pushing; wishing you the best.

Bigdoo11:
Thanks for your response, but I may lose the GA and the tuition waiver if I defer to spring. Also I have defer 2 times now which is the maximum deferal for my school. This means I will even have to reapply for admission. Has anyone been in my shoes please..this is sooo frustrating

Good day everyone
How do I answer this question if the VO asks what your academic background

Hello everyone, please who got admitted into Kansas state university how did you go about the vaccination documents (TB etc). I would like to also like to know anything I can do about accommodation.

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”

Hello, has there been an update on your application? I was also placed on AP last Thursday.

Treyknowles:
Hello, has there been an update on your application? I was also placed on AP last Thursday.

No

Treyknowles:
Hello, has there been an update on your application? I was also placed on AP last Thursday.

congratulations Hope to hear positive news.

But abeg share your transcript please

rektrenuer:
No

I hope you hear from them soon.

kamsy101:
congratulations Hope to hear positive news.

But abeg share your transcript please

Thanks

I didn't share my transcript because I didn't remember some of the questions and answers I gave because everything happened so fast and I didn't wanna provide a fake transcript.


I was interviewed by the chubby white lady at the US consulate in lagos, my appointment was for 6:45am.

VO - Good morning sir
Me - Good morning
VO - Pass me your passport and i-20
Me - Here you go
VO - why are you going to the US
Me - I am going to study for my masters in Business analytics at the University of south dakota, I have been...
(VO cuts in) Why do you need an MBA
Me - Its not an MBA, It's a masters of science in business analytics
VO - yeah why do you need this degree in the US
Me - I started talking about why I chose the program then she cut in
VO - I mean why do you want to study this course in the US
Me - I chose the US because asides from the quality education it is the most culturally diverse country in the world... (VO cuts in again)
VO - that's not true, anyway tell me about your financing
Me - I have a loan from Mpower which covers my cost of attendance, it is $25,000 and I also have $7,000 to cover my interest payment while in school
VO - what is your interest rate
Me - 11.49%
VO - what about your parents, will they be supporting you?
Me - yes they will (I wanted to explain how they contributed towards the interest payments but she cut in again)
VO - what do you do for work?
Me - I work as a **** at ****
VO - How much is your salary?
Me - #****
VO - (typed for a few seconds) I will be placing you on Administrative processing, I will hold on to your documents and you will be contacted later (She didn't exactly say it like this sha)
Me - Thank you (I took the white paper and left)

Treyknowles:
Thanks

I didn't share my transcript because I didn't remember some of the questions and answers I gave because everything happened so fast and I didn't wanna provide a fake transcript.


I was interviewed by the chubby white lady at the US consulate in lagos, my appointment was for 6:45am.

VO - Good morning sir
Me - Good morning
VO - Pass me your passport and i-20
Me - Here you go
VO - why are you going to the US
Me - I am going to study for my masters in Business analytics at the University of south dakota, I have been...
(VO cuts in) Why do you need an MBA
Me - Its not an MBA, It's a masters of science in business analytics
VO - yeah why do you need this degree in the US
Me - I started talking about why I chose the program then she cut in
VO - I mean why do you want to study this course in the US
Me - I chose the US because asides from the quality education it is the most culturally diverse country in the world... (VO cuts in again)
VO - that's not true, anyway tell me about your financing
Me - I have a loan from Mpower which covers my cost of attendance, it is $25,000 and I also have $7,000 to cover my interest payment while in school
VO - what is your interest rate
Me - 11.49%
VO - what about your parents, will they be supporting you?
Me - yes they will (I wanted to explain how they contributed towards the interest payments but she cut in again)
VO - what do you do for work?
Me - I work as a **** at ****
VO - How much is your salary?
Me - #****
VO - (typed for a few seconds) I will be placing you on Administrative processing, I will hold on to your documents and you will be contacted later (She didn't exactly say it like this sha)
Me - Thank you (I took the white paper and left)

wow….If your Mpower loan documents are legit then you have no fear.

Treyknowles:
Thanks

I didn't share my transcript because I didn't remember some of the questions and answers I gave because everything happened so fast and I didn't wanna provide a fake transcript.


I was interviewed by the chubby white lady at the US consulate in lagos, my appointment was for 6:45am.

VO - Good morning sir
Me - Good morning
VO - Pass me your passport and i-20
Me - Here you go
VO - why are you going to the US
Me - I am going to study for my masters in Business analytics at the University of south dakota, I have been...
(VO cuts in) Why do you need an MBA
Me - Its not an MBA, It's a masters of science in business analytics
VO - yeah why do you need this degree in the US
Me - I started talking about why I chose the program then she cut in
VO - I mean why do you want to study this course in the US
Me - I chose the US because asides from the quality education it is the most culturally diverse country in the world... (VO cuts in again)
VO - that's not true, anyway tell me about your financing
Me - I have a loan from Mpower which covers my cost of attendance, it is $25,000 and I also have $7,000 to cover my interest payment while in school
VO - what is your interest rate
Me - 11.49%
VO - what about your parents, will they be supporting you?
Me - yes they will (I wanted to explain how they contributed towards the interest payments but she cut in again)
VO - what do you do for work?
Me - I work as a **** at ****
VO - How much is your salary?
Me - #****
VO - (typed for a few seconds) I will be placing you on Administrative processing, I will hold on to your documents and you will be contacted later (She didn't exactly say it like this sha)
Me - Thank you (I took the white paper and left)

Hello.
This transcript is outright and pre-meditated denial. It does not deserve 221g. If anything the embassy is investigating if you have not committed other visa fraud or looking for loopholes to ban you.

Eventual visa approval for this transcript is dim. Ciao.

I see a big congratulations coming your way, believe and you shall receive
God is too faithful to fail.

Treyknowles:
Thanks

I didn't share my transcript because I didn't remember some of the questions and answers I gave because everything happened so fast and I didn't wanna provide a fake transcript.


I was interviewed by the chubby white lady at the US consulate in lagos, my appointment was for 6:45am.

VO - Good morning sir
Me - Good morning
VO - Pass me your passport and i-20
Me - Here you go
VO - why are you going to the US
Me - I am going to study for my masters in Business analytics at the University of south dakota, I have been...
(VO cuts in) Why do you need an MBA
Me - Its not an MBA, It's a masters of science in business analytics
VO - yeah why do you need this degree in the US
Me - I started talking about why I chose the program then she cut in
VO - I mean why do you want to study this course in the US
Me - I chose the US because asides from the quality education it is the most culturally diverse country in the world... (VO cuts in again)
VO - that's not true, anyway tell me about your financing
Me - I have a loan from Mpower which covers my cost of attendance, it is $25,000 and I also have $7,000 to cover my interest payment while in school
VO - what is your interest rate
Me - 11.49%
VO - what about your parents, will they be supporting you?
Me - yes they will (I wanted to explain how they contributed towards the interest payments but she cut in again)
VO - what do you do for work?
Me - I work as a **** at ****
VO - How much is your salary?
Me - #****
VO - (typed for a few seconds) I will be placing you on Administrative processing, I will hold on to your documents and you will be contacted later (She didn't exactly say it like this sha)
Me - Thank you (I took the white paper and left)

glorious23:
Ok thanks Lau, I think I will cancel and start again. Let me see what comes out. Thanks a lot for the response.

Ok that will be better. I have paid and now able to see the appointment calendar.

kamsy101:
wow….If your Mpower loan documents are legit then you have no fear.

I didn't use any fake documents during my application so my mind is at rest.

Emmanuelkanayo1:
I see a big congratulations coming your way, believe and you shall receive
God is too faithful to fail.

Amen, thank you.

Hi Efe,

Please I choose free delivery unknowingly and I will be interviewing next month in Abuja but I am based in Lagos.

Please do you know how I can update the delivery option to premium delivery before my interview so my passport can be delivered to Lagos?

Your response would be appreciated.




Hello.
Chose premium delivery from the beginning if you can afford it (though you can change delivery options B4 your interview).
If you chose free delivery now and later chose premium delivery after the issuance of your visa it can take 2 weeks to get the delivery of your passport except it you paid for express delivery.
Although the stated issues does not happen all the time but most time OIS, DHL and the US embassy misunderstand delivery messages amongst themselves especially changing from free to premium. Ciao.[/quote]

Efetobore1980:
Hello.
Chose premium delivery from the beginning if you can afford it (though you can change delivery options B4 your interview).
If you chose free delivery now and later chose premium delivery after the issuance of your visa it can take 2 weeks to get the delivery of your passport except it you paid for express delivery.
Although the stated issues does not happen all the time but most time OIS, DHL and the US embassy misunderstand delivery messages amongst themselves especially changing from free to premium. Ciao.

Hi Efe,

Please I choose free delivery unknowingly and I will be interviewing next month in Abuja but I am based in Lagos.

Please do you know how I can update the delivery option to premium delivery on the Avits portal before my interview so my passport can be delivered to Lagos?

Your response would be appreciated.

Hi everyone I picked London Embassy while filling my DS-160 but when I was about to schedule my appointment I saw a nearby date at Belfast.

Can I possibly pick Belfast.
Hope the DS-160 would be accepted

FisayoYe:
Hi Efe,

Please I choose free delivery unknowingly and I will be interviewing next month in Abuja but I am based in Lagos.

Please do you know how I can update the delivery option to premium delivery before my interview so my passport can be delivered to Lagos?

Your response would be appreciated.




Hello.
Chose premium delivery from the beginning if you can afford it (though you can change delivery options B4 your interview).
If you chose free delivery now and later chose premium delivery after the issuance of your visa it can take 2 weeks to get the delivery of your passport except it you paid for express delivery.
Although the stated issues does not happen all the time but most time OIS, DHL and the US embassy misunderstand delivery messages amongst themselves especially changing from free to premium. Ciao.

please should this be chosen before the interview date on the AVITS portal?

FisayoYe:
Hi Efe,

Please I choose free delivery unknowingly and I will be interviewing next month in Abuja but I am based in Lagos.

Please do you know how I can update the delivery option to premium delivery on the Avits portal before my interview so my passport can be delivered to Lagos?

Your response would be appreciated.

Hi Fisayo.

Login to your profile on AVITS and follow the instructions (as in the attached screenshot). You can change back to premium delivery 24hrs prior to your interview . OR go and request for premium pick up on OIS immediately after the approval of your visa .

https://appointment.oisservices.com Ciao.

Lagzyl1:
Hi everyone I picked London Embassy while filling my DS-160 but when I was about to schedule my appointment I saw a nearby date at Belfast.

Can I possibly pick Belfast.
Hope the DS-160 would be accepted

Hi Lagzy.
Yes. The Ds-160 is acceptable for either of the post. Go ahead and pick your date. Ciao.

Hi everyone. I am about to apply for my Visa interview. However I am just seeing the rule that says your passport has to be valid to the period of your end date. My programs end date is August 2028 and the passport is set to expire March 2028. Please can I proceed with applying. Kindly advise please

Hi Efe,


Thank you for your response and guidance, I have tried it multiple times now but the *UPDATE* does not even work at all when I click on it, it does not make any move to reload the page.

What do think I can do?

Efetobore1980:
Hi Fisayo.

Login to your profile on AVITS and follow the instructions (as in the attached screenshot). You can change back to premium delivery 24hrs prior to your interview . OR go and request for premium pick up on OIS immediately after the approval of your visa .

https://appointment.oisservices.com Ciao.

CaySax1:
Hi everyone. I am about to apply for my Visa interview. However I am just seeing the rule that says your passport has to be valid to the period of your end date. My programs end date is August 2028 and the passport is set to expire March 2028. Please can I proceed with applying. Kindly advise please

Please proceed with your visa application, you only need up to 6 months validity on your passport from your program start date on your passport when applying for your visa.
You can renew your passport when you get over there.

Has anyone ever succeeded with a change of status to F1 in the US?

Good day everyone, I’m trying to book an appointment for the interview but no available date for Lagos till February 2026, kindly advise what to do. Because the school is supposed to resume by September 2025.
Thank you.

ChiomaCharity:
Good day everyone, I’m trying to book an appointment for the interview but no available date for Lagos till February 2026, kindly advise what to do. Because the school is supposed to resume by September 2025.
Thank you.

Hello,

That's how it is but don't worry, close dates will be available, just be watchful and keep checking your
profile.