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Taal17:
Why don't you want to go with her?

You're the main applicant so each person's visa application would be looked at individually.

awesomeb1783:
I need some clarifications please.
I have a fully funded tuition scholarship to study Master of Theological Studies in Boston University. I have obtained I 20 covering me and my wife that is pregnant. I am thinking of going alone while she joins me later. I have also applied for visa and I have appointment for July. Is there a problem with going alone having obtained I 20 for her (her funding is provided for on the I 20). If questions come in that line how can I respond?

awesomeb1783:
I need some clarifications please.
I have a fully funded tuition scholarship to study Master of Theological Studies in Boston University. I have obtained I 20 covering me and my wife that is pregnant. I am thinking of going alone while she joins me later. I have also applied for visa and I have appointment for July. Is there a problem with going alone having obtained I 20 for her (her funding is provided for on the I 20). If questions come in that line how can I respond?

Baileyano1:
Please I have a question, my f1 visa was denied on may 2nd before that I was unemployed which I stated in my Ds-160, however I had a job offer and I started working on may 12th, I want to reapply for the visa before August, would the new job pose as a problem?

omoobaolorire:
Please I have a question regarding the new policy on DS 160 and the initial location. how can I avoid submitting or ensure flexibility of location before getting a date?

akinpelu746:
I need some help please.

I was denied a visa for an F1. I have a deficit of $9K. I used a US company in my DS-160, which I think was a red flag.

However, I want to fill out a new DS-160. Should I remove the employer or move the company to a previous employer since I already added them to my DS-160?

Godfreyalfred44:
PhD fully funded denied.
Transcript.
Vo. Why do you want to study in the USA?
Ans. I want to study in the us because the us have one of best systems for social work education in world. Cuts in.
How many schools applied? Told her.
Where do u work: told her the two jobs but the second job wasn't listed on the DS160.

Please tips for my next interview. Can I now include the second job on the DS160?

Godgivenchild:
My earlier comment still stands — be very careful with any changes you make to a previously submitted DS-160. It has caused serious complications for some people, complications that only God can resolve.

Here’s my advice: if you’re confident you did everything right at your first interview, then prepare yourself and go back for another one. Sometimes, even when you’ve done everything correctly, a denial can still happen. That’s why I don’t rush to condemn denial transcripts. That said, your transcript actually does appear flat.

Also, be careful not to verbally say anything during your interview that isn’t already reflected in your DS-160 or your I-20.

I wish you success, going forward!

ktancing:
You can always fill a new DS-160 to correlate with your interview location. In my case, I'd selected Lagos when filling my initial DS-160 but I was only able to get a date in Abuja. So I filled a new DS-160 selecting Abuja. Then I created a ticket on AVITS (the visa portal) and asked them to link my new DS-160 to my visa application while attaching my new DS-160 confirmation that shows Abuja. They did and I printed new Visa appointment confirmation.

I hope this helps.

Godfreyalfred44:
Thank you so much, I am just merging the adjunct lecturing to the previous role of working with an NGO, then I increased the salary, the previous job is still there?

Godfreyalfred44:
Thank you so much, I am just merging the adjunct lecturing to the previous role of working with an NGO, then I increased the salary, the previous job is still there?

MikePaulGh:
Thanks to almighty. I got my approval today.

First time applicant.

One of the so called agents on this forum disguising as contributor actually frustrated me. I had to sit myself down what exactly is my problem that I will allow some semi illiterate scam me. I differed my admission and started the process myself, with tips I get here and there on this forum (who is genuine in assisting you will likely not tell you to chat him privately).

I didn't do any Mock or study any potential question and answer (no 2 applications are the same).

At the end of the day, all went well to His glory.

Efetobore1980:
Hello Bailey.
The new job cannot pose as a problem. You are a human being who is expected to keep changing for good or advance in life. ** How will a visa officer expects you to not get employment or be surprised when you have secured one ?

But do not tell the officer that the new job which you started within 2 months are your sponsor . Also the new job is not sufficient as your tie. For a job to be added as a tie you must have been working for at least 3/5 years with good salary and other remunerations. 👍

osifo4ever:
Good morning everyone, I applied to michigan state University since November 2024 for Fall, till date now acceptance or rejection.

Godgivenchild:
You’re welcome.

With this new update, I think you might just be adding more salt to the injury. It’s better to leave it as it is and keep your story consistent. It’s only reasonable to increase your stated salary if you’ve been to the embassy within the past year — and even then, the increment should be logical, provable, and consistent with labor laws and the general logic behind salary increases. So, unless it meets those conditions, it’s safer not to make any adjustments.

Thanks so much, so I ca add the previous job without increasing the salary right?

Godgivenchild:
You’re welcome.

With this new update, I think you might just be adding more salt to the injury. It’s better to leave it as it is and keep your story consistent. It’s only reasonable to increase your stated salary if you’ve been to the embassy within the past year — and even then, the increment should be logical, provable, and consistent with labor laws and the general logic behind salary increases. So, unless it meets those conditions, it’s safer not to make any adjustments.



So I can add the new job without increasing the salary right?

Princess080:
Transcript 27th March , 2025, ACCRA
DENIED❌❌❌
COA $58,000
GSU
Funding $45,000
Personal $3,000
Sponsor $10,000
I went through all security checks.
Bushy hair VO, standing throughout interview. Denied every one under 30 seconds even some Ghanaian athletes going for competition. Sports minister had to be called…
Interview proper
M: Good morning Sir
VO: no response, Quickly pass me your documents
Me: I passed
VO: Have you travelled internationally
Me : No this will be my first time to travel
VO: Do u know anyone in the USA?
Me: No I do not know anyone in the USA but have been in constant communication with my DSO( Name mentioned)
VO: I don’t understand your tuition waiver ? Is it for a year?
Me: No please it’s a full tuition waiver plus monthly stipend renewable for 5 semesters.
VO was nodding,
VO: was looking at the I-20. I still don’t understand your waiver.
Me: I have my graduate assistantship letter here
VO: No it’s okay
VO: What do u do?
Me: I work as a principal Audit Assistant at MOE some of my duties are cut**********
VO: How many years have you been working
Me: I have been working for the past two and half years.
VO: How much do u earn?
Me: I earned 5,000 cedis monthly
VO picked my passport n was holding it . Looked on screen for like 1 minute.
I said God today de3 😩😩😩
VO passed his hand through the approval and found only one so he went inside the counter to pick some. Took my passport again and went to a colleague inside for about 4 minutes. I was praying seriously….😢😢😢😢😢.
Derrrrr nooor I’m sorry due to immigration rules u don’t qualify

*COPIED*

PLEASE WHAT IMMIGRATION RULE IS THE VISA OFFICER TALKING ABOUT?

kamsy101:
Good Morning,

My visa interview was delayed

See transcript and tell me how i went wrong

Me. Good Morning

VO. Good morning pass me your form 1-20

VO. Where are you travel to?

Me. I am travel to the city of Edinburg in Texas in USA

VO. I see its a master in Edu,

VO why this course

Me. Because I want to expand my teaching career in of ABC

VO. What year did you graduate
Me. 2021

VO. and you have Working?
Me. Yes i have been teaching since i graduated.

VO. okay… Have you traveled out of country
Me. This will be my first time.

VO. I see deficits of 40k how will cover that?
Me. My late father’s immediate younger brother Mr ABC

VO. What does he do?
Me. He is senior railway engineer in LU, the owner of ABC Hotel and Restaurant and he manges my late father’s school ABC

VO. Is your husband traveling with you?
Me. No

VO. but i could see his F2

Me. Yes i included him as of the modalities needed from my school.

Sorry you’re Not eligible for this visa this moment.

My question is my husband is not coming with me, is collecting F2 SEVIS from my school the problem?

Godfreyalfred44:
PhD fully funded denied.
Transcript.
Vo. Why do you want to study in the USA?
Ans. I want to study in the us because the us have one of best systems for social work education in world. Cuts in.
How many schools applied? Told her.
Where do u work: told her the two jobs but the second job wasn't listed on the DS160.

Please tips for my next interview. Can I now include the second job on the DS160?

Godgivenchild:
Hello MikePaulGh,

Congratulations on your F-1 visa approval — I’m truly happy for you!

However, it’s important I make a few points clear:

1. Nairaland is an open forum, which means anyone can participate here regardless of their work, work ethics, intentions, or experience. It’s your personal responsibility to filter the advice you choose to listen to — whether it’s shared openly or through private conversations.

2. Please avoid generalizing what worked for you or using it as a basis to downplay the value of process, structure, and shared knowledge. Mock interviews and studying potential interview transcripts are valid and beneficial practices. They are part of what helps many people succeed in securing an F-1 visa. I won’t go into the details of their benefits now, but they remain relevant and helpful.

3. Regarding your mention of an agent allegedly trying to scam you — while it’s true that a genuine helper may not necessarily ask you to DM them, it’s also possible that certain information or advice might be better shared privately, given that this is an open forum. If it involves a paid service, that alone doesn’t classify it as a scam. However, if you paid for a service and didn’t get the promised value, it would be responsible to call out the individual so others can be cautious.

Once again, congratulations on your visa approval — wishing you the very best in your academic journey ahead!

MikePaulGh:
Your points well noted.

Thank you.