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Efetobore1980:
Hello Dolls.

Email us at consularabuja@state.gov CC: nigeria@usvisaappt.com

with the following information and as much attachments as possible.

USE THIS SUBJECT LINE: V44 - FULL NAME - APPOINTMENT ISSUES

Full Name (as listed in passport)
Passport number
Copy of DS-160
Copy of MRV fee receipt (GTB or First Bank) , I20 page, sevis payment,

An explanation of the issue, including system screen shots if applicable.



LAGOS:

Email us at:

LagosNIV@state.gov CC:
nigeria@usvisaappt.com

with the following information:

USE THIS SUBJECT LINE: V44 - Unable to Schedule Appointment on AVITS.

Full name
Date of birth
DS-160 Confirmation number (starts with AA)
Passport Number
Copy of GT Bank Receipt, 120, sevis receipt.

A short description of your situation including screen shots if applicable.


WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Upon receiving your request, our team will assess it and contact you with next step of action.

Use your registered email on AVITS to send the email. Start clicking on pending appointment after 24hrs. 👍

Baller234:
To be honest I didnt do anything special.
Create a highlight video..luckily I had just graduated HS so I was eligible per NCAA rules...keep sending the highligh video to all coaches until you find one that wants you.

ugorjimicheal:
Wow, just the highlight video? What sport do you play? Did you take SAT?

Ashleydolls:
Hello Efe. Trust you are fine. Thank you for the help so far.

I have done this, it’s been over a week, I haven’t gotten any response from them, and the status is still the same. I’m stuck in the pre approval point. It’s been over two months. I’m so frustrated right now. I don’t know what to do.

I should mention I re-sent the mail to them day before yesterday, but it’s still the same.

Efetobore1980:
Hello Dolls.
I think pre-approval for f1 visa applicant is cancellable . Cancel it and start all over from the beginning. Remember to date sign your I-20 before you upload it . Also be certain that you have filled and submitted your ds 160 completely. I also think that all prospective international f1 visa applicant should indicate yes on DS-160 regarding their travel plans. 👍

Efetobore1980:
Timi,



YOU :

1. Reason for Refusal:

I was denied an F-1 visa on ***2024 under section 214(b) because I couldn’t demonstrate sufficient funding due to a $25,000 deficit. Since then, I have been awarded a Graduate Assistantship at ****Uni covering full tuition and *****annual stipend. My funding deficit is now $4,551, which will be fully covered by my Father. This opportunity became possible after I enrolled in a one-year Postgraduate program in *****. That academic progress strengthened my profile and helped me secure the assistantship through a competitive interview and academic review process


*** The hook of the INA 214b has caught another fish, and you are the fish. The U.S. embassy does not give the reason (s) for visa denial. They just give some headline or clues under which you might have been denied , so where did you see the denial reason you listed ? So when they say reason for denial, they only pushed you forward as newly caught criminal, and the denial- reason you listed is just your mindset because visa officer will never tell you any reason other than handing you a 214b slip, and 214b also never list any specific reason. ***

I WAS DENIED UNDER INA 214B, WHICH WAS BEST KNOWN TO THE CONSULAR OFFICER, BUT MY PRESENT RE-APPLICATION IS DONE ABSOLUTELY UNDER THE IMPROVEMENT GUIDELINES PROVIDED BY THE SAME INA 214B.


YOU

2. Current employment/Training
Should I fill it as ‘Education’ and enter the institution I just completed the first year master
OR fill ‘Unemployed’ describing my current situation that I just finished OR fill an employment in Nigeria.

*** Yes. Education. ( You are also free to indicate any outside sources of income).


YOU

3. Person paying for trip: ‘School’ or ‘Other Person’

** Other person. Then, explain the situation of your GA and the part you are covering . Your I-20 has already indicated your financial status. 👍

Spiceyspicey:
Good morning Efe
I hope you are doing well?

Pls I would like to ask Is it compulsory for your USA visa appointment process to go through pre approval stage because I paid my visa fee and I saw the calendar but there are currently no date for the location i choose, and lastly I didn’t see any where I needed to upload my I-20, I also used card to pay for my MRV fee

Or did I miss a step


Or is it the PENDING APPOINTMENT REQUEST CURRENTLY SHOWING ON MY DASHBOARD?


I can also see the calendar but it doesn’t move pass June , they said ‘there are no appointments available for this location “

Timi3272:
Thank you for your review. Kindly assess the correction.

I WAS DENIED UNDER INA 214(B), WHICH WAS BEST KNOWN TO THE CONSULAR OFFICER, BUT MY CURRENT REAPPLICATION FOLLOWS THE IMPROVEMENT GUIDELINES OUTLINED UNDER THE SAME INA 214(B).

The above 👆 is your best answer. Brevity is the soul of wit.


***
Then if the Visa officer asked : How did your current re-application follows the improvement guidelines or how has it improved your status ?

** Then he has given you the opportunity to narrate your story as indicated below ; 👍

I HAD A DEFICIT OF $25,000 IN MY LAST APPLICATION, BUT I HAVE NOW BEEN AWARDED A GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP AT ****COVERING FULL TUITION AND AN ****ANNUAL STIPEND. MY REMAINING DEFICIT OF $4,551 WILL BE COVERED BY MY FATHER. THIS OPPORTUNITY BECAME POSSIBLE AFTER I COMPLETED A TWO-SEMESTER PROGRAM IN*******, WHERE I TOOK RELEVANT PREREQUISITE COURSES. THAT ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE STRENGTHENED MY PROFILE AND HELPED ME SUCCEED IN THE COMPETITIVE ASSISTANTSHIP SELECTION PROCESS INVOLVING INTERVIEWS AND ACADEMIC REVIEW.

Crane1:
Hello everyone, is there anyone having similar issues of not being able to pay VISA fee via Avit. I tried paying through my virtual card it didn't go through, saying payment is unsuccessful, I use the same card to make international payment it went through.

I tried the manual payment to download the payment instructions it didn't go through again, saying "something went wrong"


cancel the current application and start over. then just select the option to pay at the bank first.

it's very selective with cards and paying at the bank (firstbank) is usually the safest bet for avits in Nigeria

Is there a problem with the site?

Anyone with this same experience?

Crane1:
Hello everyone, is there anyone having similar issues of not being able to pay VISA fee via Avit. I tried paying through my virtual card it didn't go through, saying payment is unsuccessful, I use the same card to make international payment it went through.

I tried the manual payment to download the payment instructions it didn't go through again, saying "something went wrong"

cancel the current application and start over. then just select the option to pay at the bank first.

it's very selective with cards and paying at the bank (firstbank) is usually the safest bet for avits in Nigeria

Is there a problem with the site?

Is there a problem with the site?



Anyone with this same experience?

Katdaddy:
cancel the current application and start over. then just select the option to pay at the bank first.

it's very selective with cards and paying at the bank (firstbank) is usually the safest bet for avits in Nigeria

charlesizi101:
i need an advise, my interview date is 18th july but my concern is i got admitted for an MBA program in ESU i had my Bsc since 2010, and am over 40yrs of age, what are the red flags i might encounter?

Omiterionimi:
I recently received my admission and GA from my graduate program and wanted to know if there’s any mock interview groups that I could be added to. I am waiting on my I-20 from my school but wanted to prepare for the interview while I am waiting. Would appreciate anyone’s help

Efetobore1980:
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I don't think there is any group or platform for mock training for now. Meanwhile, why not research this section very well and study related visa transcripts in order to master possible questions and how to answer ?

** Over- Relying on groups or platform might make you sing the normal songs to the consular eg A = for Apple. B = for Boy.

** But with self idea and not following generalised ways, you can say ' A = for Applause , B = for Bravery. This will clears you of any pre-meditated or commonplace answers . 👍

officialchikzy0:
hello Efetobore you seem to be experienced in this travelling journey... I would like to have a word with you if you don't mind

Efetobore1980:
Thank you sir. We are under the same roof of Nairaland. Togetherness. 👍

Vlad69:
Hi, same problem as yours. Since saturday, i cannot login, with the message "User is not active"...

OJMercy:
Hi, I’ve been searching for f1 date but last week my account started showing this user inactive and it’s been 3days now. I need July date. Please help me if you have any information on how to resolve this

Manoblix:
Has anyone been able to see dates please since this resumption of date

Yoriwears:
I’m filling DS-160 form. Is it good to chose No?