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Efetobore1980:
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Group appointment is not available For Nigerians but Family appointment is available .

In your situation you will have to book your own appointment first because you are applying for F1 while the accompanying family are applying for F2.

After getting a date then you can applying for the remaining family together by clicking NEW in your same AVITS profile.

You and your dependents are qualified for expedite appointment. You will apply for your own individually, while your family will apply together. 👍

Thank you so much for this information. I did exactly as u said.
My program starts August but I scheduled appointments dates for me my my family for March 2026.
I will have to apply for expedite appointment. Does applying for myself alone covers for all of us or do I have to apply separately for each member in the family?

Raph14:
The entire interview lasted barely a minute, everything just go like that

it doesn't even take much time from the first 2 question they should get their deduction

Its well

officialchikzy0:
it doesn't even take much time from the first 2 question they should get their deduction

Raph14:
Good day everyone, I’m new here and I need your help.

I recently had my U.S. visa refused under Section 214(b), and I’m currently planning to reapply. I’ve already deferred my admission to Spring 2026 so I can properly address any concerns that may have led to the refusal.

A bit about my background:

I hold a National Diploma in Computer Science and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics (2:1).

I have over 10 years of professional experience working as a System Administrator and IT Support Specialist.

In 2024, I launched my own Cybersecurity and IT startup, which is registered with CAC.

The main reason I’m pursuing a Master’s degree now is because I believe I need advanced knowledge in Cybersecurity to properly scale and lead my company towards the vision I have for it.

I’m single by personal choice and in my early 40s.

My visa interview experience:
I arrived at the embassy around 6:00 a.m. for my 7:00 a.m. appointment. People scheduled for 6:30 and 6:45 a.m. were already being called in, and eventually, those of us with 7:00 a.m. slots were also let in around 6:45.

After the security checks and administrative processing, I joined the queue for the visa interview. It was a tense atmosphere — one of the officers at Window 3, a young man likely in his early 30s, seemed very strict and was issuing a lot of refusals. I was really hoping not to end up at his window.

Thankfully, I was directed to a female officer, who had just interviewed and approved a woman who needed an interpreter. However, before me, I also saw her issue several refusals.

When it was finally my turn, the interview felt rushed. I tried to present my case clearly, but I wasn’t asked many follow-up questions. In the end, I was handed a blue refusal sheet under 214(b).

Transcript:
F-1 Visa Refused.
Attempt: First time
Interview date: June 30, 2025
Interview Time: 7:00am
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
George Washington University.
MSc in Cybersecurity.

Me: Good morning, officer.

VO: Good morning.

Me: How are you doing, Ma?

VO: Pass me your passport.

I placed my passport and I-20 in the tray. She scanned my passport.

VO: You were refused a Canadian visa in 2024?
Me: No, ma, in 2023 and 2024, I was refused a Canada Visa. The refusal was due to insufficient funds, as noted in the IRCC letters. However, my financial situation has since improved. I now have a merit scholarship from George Washington University, and I’m on paid study leave from my current employer.

VO: I see you’re going to GWU for a Master’s in Cybersecurity in computer science.

Me: Yes, ma’am. I’m going for my master’s in Cybersecurity in Computer Science to gain global exposure, and this course will equip me with advanced skills in cybersecurity—both technical and strategic, so I can better protect digital assets, respond to threats, and lead cybersecurity projects. Once I am done with the program, I plan to return to my current employer to take on senior roles.

NB: The reason I didn’t stop at simply answering “Yes” was because I had observed her while she interviewed others. She rarely asked more than three questions, and by the third, she usually seemed to have made up her mind. That’s why I decided to include information about my ties to home, just in case she didn’t ask any follow-up questions.

VO: Who is funding your education?

Me: Thank you for that question, officer. I received a merit scholarship from GWU covering my tuition—$xxxx, "My deficit is $25,000 after the scholarship". I have personal savings XX amount and study leave salary from current employer of xx amount to cover my living expenses, books and health.

At this point, she interrupted with “OK” and she stood up, moved away briefly like someone that want to stretch her body, and returned. I offered to show my bank statement, study leave approval from employer and scholarship documents, but she said it wasn’t necessary.

As I attempted to continue, she said, “Thank you for applying for a U.S. visa,” and initially picked up a white sheet, but then switched to the blue refusal sheet and said, “I’m refusing your visa. The blue sheet explains all the details.”


The whole experience was emotionally draining — watching people get denied one after the other while waiting for your turn is not easy.

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YOU.
The main reason I’m pursuing a Master’s degree now is because I believe I need advanced knowledge in Cybersecurity to properly scale and lead my company towards the vision I have for it.

Your motive is weak. This is the beginning of your visa application failure. You were not certain of the reason you needed an Msc degree.


YOU
I’m single by personal choice and in my early 40s.

This is an unnecessary revelation or explanation, which was your characteristic all through your answers, and it presents you as a pre-meditated visa applicant. I am single, and in my early 40s is okay (why adding by personal choice ? ).


YOU
Me: Good morning, officer.

VO: Good morning.

It is permissible to initiate a greeting to a visa officer.


YOU
Me: How are you doing, Ma?

VO: Pass me your passport.

It is not permissible to turn it into a casual chat. Do you want to distract the Visa Officer ? That was why she snubbed you. Instead, the VO asked for your passport. By this time , you have created a bad impression for yourself.


YOU
VO: You were refused a Canadian visa in 2024?

Me: No, ma, in 2023 and 2024, I was refused a Canada Visa. The refusal was due to insufficient funds, as noted in the IRCC letters. However, my financial situation has since improved. I now have a merit scholarship from George Washington University, and I’m on paid study leave from my current employer.

Let me quote @Popson09 answer for some clarification here : ●● A visa officer cannot automatically know that you’ve been refused a visa by another country just by scanning your passport.

A Visa Officer from any of the 5-Eyes (U.S.A, Canada, UK, Australia, and New Zealand) can actually automatically know your past visa application histories from within any of the listed members, but the visa officer is not permitted to reveal it to you. However, in some circumstances, like the case of the OP, a visa officer may reveal it to you in order to trick you into talking or revealing a secret. Can you see the unnecessary revelations in the OP answer ? The visa officer deliberately omitted the year 2023 refusal, and the bait caught the OP.


YOU
VO: I see you’re going to GWU for a Master’s in Cybersecurity in computer science.

Me: Yes, ma’am. I’m going for my master’s in Cybersecurity in Computer Science to gain global exposure, and this course will equip me with advanced skills in cybersecurity—both technical and strategic, so I can better protect digital assets, respond to threats, and lead cybersecurity projects. Once I am done with the program, I plan to return to my current employer to take on senior roles.

NB: The reason I didn’t stop at simply answering “Yes” was because I had observed her while she interviewed others. She rarely asked more than three questions, and by the third, she usually seemed to have made up her mind. That’s why I decided to include information about my ties to home, just in case she didn’t ask any follow-up questions.

You do not have an excuse. This is a display of pre-meditated scripts. The answer is too long and boring, and it is a common answer that could be found in almost every F1 visa transcript website.


YOU
VO: Who is funding your education?

Me: Thank you for that question, officer.

Are you in a debate classroom? Or do you think you are being interviewed by a TV journalist about your personality? This is not permissible. Only this answer is enough to deny your visa. Why thanking the officer for the question? You can implicate a visa officer with such rethoric.

YOU
At this point, she interrupted with “OK” and she stood up, moved away briefly like someone that want to stretch her body, and returned.

She probably went to confirm your desperation and finalize your refusal with her colleagues or a senior officer.

YOU
I offered to show my bank statement, study leave approval from employer and scholarship documents, but she said it wasn’t necessary.

Did she ask you to tender any of those documents? So, you just reconfirmed with that action why she (what she told her colleagues) needed to deny your visa.

I dont know about your other visa application standings ie ds-160, your overall profile etc but lack of good way to express yourself to the visa officer contributed 55% to your visa rejection. 👋

hi guys, if your passport expires nov 2026, and you have an interview this month, is this a problem, i heard it must be valid at least 6months after your stay? please should shed more light

You're fine. As you mentioned, the passport only needs to have 6 months validity from visa issue date.
When you renew, just make sure to travel with both passports.

Greatkenny2:
hi guys, if your passport expires nov 2026, and you have an interview this month, is this a problem, i heard it must be valid at least 6months after your stay? please should shed more light

Thank you for your input

Efetobore1980:
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YOU.
The main reason I’m pursuing a Master’s degree now is because I believe I need advanced knowledge in Cybersecurity to properly scale and lead my company towards the vision I have for it.

Your motive is weak. This is the beginning of your visa application failure. You were not certain of the reason you needed an Msc degree.
The point is well noted

YOU
I’m single by personal choice and in my early 40s.

This is an unnecessary revelation or explanation, which was your characteristic all through your answers, and it presents you as a pre-meditated visa applicant. I am single, and in my early 40s is okay (why adding by personal choice ? ).
This information is not included in the transcript; it was shared here to help me get proper guidance for my next application

YOU
Me: Good morning, officer.

VO: Good morning.

It is permissible to initiate a greeting to a visa officer.


YOU
Me: How are you doing, Ma?

VO: Pass me your passport.

It is not permissible to turn it into a casual chat. Do you want to distract the Visa Officer ? That was why she snubbed you. Instead, the VO asked for your passport. By this time , you have created a bad impression for yourself.
ok

YOU
VO: You were refused a Canadian visa in 2024?

Me: No, ma, in 2023 and 2024, I was refused a Canada Visa. The refusal was due to insufficient funds, as noted in the IRCC letters. However, my financial situation has since improved. I now have a merit scholarship from George Washington University, and I’m on paid study leave from my current employer.

Let me quote @Popson09 answer for some clarification here : ●● A visa officer cannot automatically know that you’ve been refused a visa by another country just by scanning your passport.

A Visa Officer from any of the 5-Eyes (U.S.A, Canada, UK, Australia, and New Zealand) can actually automatically know your past visa application histories from within any of the listed members, but the visa officer is not permitted to reveal it to you. However, in some circumstances, like the case of the OP, a visa officer may reveal it to you in order to trick you into talking or revealing a secret. Can you see the unnecessary revelations in the OP answer ? The visa officer deliberately omitted the year 2023 refusal, and the bait caught the OP.

I believe I’ve read here that when an visa officer asks you a question, you must be truthful. Do you think I should have only mentioned the 2024 refusal and left out 2023? But if the officer can already see my visa denial history, what’s the point?

YOU
VO: I see you’re going to GWU for a Master’s in Cybersecurity in computer science.

Me: Yes, ma’am. I’m going for my master’s in Cybersecurity in Computer Science to gain global exposure, and this course will equip me with advanced skills in cybersecurity—both technical and strategic, so I can better protect digital assets, respond to threats, and lead cybersecurity projects. Once I am done with the program, I plan to return to my current employer to take on senior roles.

NB: The reason I didn’t stop at simply answering “Yes” was because I had observed her while she interviewed others. She rarely asked more than three questions, and by the third, she usually seemed to have made up her mind. That’s why I decided to include information about my ties to home, just in case she didn’t ask any follow-up questions.

You do not have an excuse. This is a display of pre-meditated scripts. The answer is too long and boring, and it is a common answer that could be found in almost every F1 visa transcript website.
ok

YOU
VO: Who is funding your education?

Me: Thank you for that question, officer.

Are you in a debate classroom? Or do you think you are being interviewed by a TV journalist about your personality? This is not permissible. Only this answer is enough to deny your visa. Why thanking the officer for the question? You can implicate a visa officer with such rethoric.
ok
YOU
At this point, she interrupted with “OK” and she stood up, moved away briefly like someone that want to stretch her body, and returned.

She probably went to confirm your desperation and finalize your refusal with her colleagues or a senior officer.

she did not meet her colleague, just a bit far from her desk
YOU
I offered to show my bank statement, study leave approval from employer and scholarship documents, but she said it wasn’t necessary.

Did she ask you to tender any of those documents? So, you just reconfirmed with that action why she (what she told her colleagues) needed to deny your visa.

I dont know about your other visa application standings ie ds-160, your overall profile etc but lack of good way to express yourself to the visa officer contributed 55% to your visa rejection. 👋

Thank you for your time—your points are well noted. What exactly would you like to know about the DS-160? Also, what do you suggest as the way forward for the next application?

Raph14:
Thank you for your input Thank you for your time—your points are well noted. What exactly would you like to know about the DS-160? Also, what do you suggest as the way forward for the next application?

Hello Rav4

YOU
This information is not included in the transcript; it was shared here to help me get proper guidance for my next application.

■ I am single and in my 40s is enough for you to share with Nairalanders and that is what we are going to use in guiding you. What is our business if your singleness is by choice or by inability to find a partner? I knew it was not part of the transcripts but this characteristic (unnecessary detail) also reflects in all of your answers in response to the consular.

YOU
VO: You were refused a Canadian visa in 2024?

I believe I’ve read here that when an visa officer asks you a question, you must be truthful. Do you think I should have only mentioned the 2024 refusal and left out 2023? But if the officer can already see my visa denial history, what’s the point?

■ You have a bad habit of over-explanation (not for insulting). Yes I was refused a Canadian visa in 2024 (this should be your answer with no additional talking. If the visa officer needs further info she will ask you eg Can you explain the refusal ? What do you think caused your refusal ? Etc.


YOU
she did not meet her colleague, just a bit far from her desk

■ Your interview session is being videotaped. What she did is a psychological approach in order to see your reaction while standing alone, that is if she did not actually went to seek advice or discuss with her senior. Some junior or training consular usually seek the opinion of their colleagues or supervisor before making a final decision. They have coded or sign language that you cannot decode.

■■ Anyone who wants to guide you with honesty must review all the information in your ds 160. Review your resume (your Canada visa attempts), review your I 20 together with your style of communication in order to arrive to a meaningful re-application. I also hope you have not been annotated for immigrant intent at the U.S. embassy. 👋

Raph14:
Good day everyone, I’m new here and I need your help.

I recently had my U.S. visa refused under Section 214(b), and I’m currently planning to reapply. I’ve already deferred my admission to Spring 2026 so I can properly address any concerns that may have led to the refusal.

A bit about my background:

I hold a National Diploma in Computer Science and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics.

I have over 10 years of professional experience working as a System Administrator and IT Support Specialist.

In 2024, I launched my own Cybersecurity and IT startup, which is registered with CAC.

The main reason I’m pursuing a Master’s degree now is because I believe I need advanced knowledge in Cybersecurity to properly scale and lead my company towards the vision I have for it.

I’m single by personal choice and in my early 40s.

My visa interview experience:
I arrived at the embassy around 6:00 a.m. for my 7:00 a.m. appointment. People scheduled for 6:30 and 6:45 a.m. were already being called in, and eventually, those of us with 7:00 a.m. slots were also let in around 6:45.

After the security checks and administrative processing, I joined the queue for the visa interview. It was a tense atmosphere — one of the officers at Window 3, a young man likely in his early 30s, seemed very strict and was issuing a lot of refusals. I was really hoping not to end up at his window.

Thankfully, I was directed to a female officer, who had just interviewed and approved a woman who needed an interpreter. However, before me, I also saw her issue several refusals.

When it was finally my turn, the interview felt rushed. I tried to present my case clearly, but I wasn’t asked many follow-up questions. In the end, I was handed a blue refusal sheet under 214(b).

Transcript:
F-1 Visa Refused.
Attempt: First time
Interview date: June 30, 2025
Interview Time: 7:00am
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
GWU.
MSc in Cybersecurity.

Me: Good morning, officer.

VO: Good morning.

Me: How are you doing, Ma?

VO: Pass me your passport.

I placed my passport and I-20 in the tray. She scanned my passport.

VO: You were refused a Canadian visa in 2024?
Me: No, ma, in 2023 and 2024, I was refused a Canada Visa. The refusal was due to insufficient funds, as noted in the IRCC letters. However, my financial situation has since improved. I now have a merit scholarship from GW, and I’m on paid study leave from my current employer.

VO: I see you’re going to GW for a Master’s in Cybersecurity.

Me: Yes, ma’am. I’m going for my master’s in Cybersecurity to gain global exposure, and this course will equip me with advanced skills in cybersecurity—both technical and strategic, so I can better protect digital assets, respond to threats, and lead cybersecurity projects. Once I am done with the program, I plan to return to my current employer to take on senior roles.

NB: The reason I didn’t stop at simply answering “Yes” was because I had observed her while she interviewed others. She rarely asked more than three questions, and by the third, she usually seemed to have made up her mind. That’s why I decided to include information about my ties to home, just in case she didn’t ask any follow-up questions.

VO: Who is funding your education?

Me: Thank you for that question, officer. I received a merit scholarship from GWU covering my tuition—$xxxx, "My deficit is $25,000 after the scholarship". I have personal savings XX amount and study leave salary from current employer of xx amount to cover my living expenses, books and health.

At this point, she interrupted with “OK” and she stood up, moved away briefly like someone that want to stretch her body, and returned. I offered to show my bank statement, study leave approval from employer and scholarship documents, but she said it wasn’t necessary.

As I attempted to continue, she said, “Thank you for applying for a U.S. visa,” and initially picked up a white sheet, but then switched to the blue refusal sheet and said, “I’m refusing your visa. The blue sheet explains all the details.”


The whole experience was emotionally draining — watching people get denied one after the other while waiting for your turn is not easy.

You did nothing wrong I think I was interviewed by that same woman and she didn’t even let me speak but my experience has prepared me for a showdown this next date on God I shall celebrate

Good morning, house.

I am doing this myself and I am about to pay my visa fee.

Please I want to know how to get a priority interview invitation for a student whose program starts this August.

Looking forward to your reply

Cc Efetobore1980

You need to first book a regular appointment, then request for an emergency appointment.

I am hearing very minimal success with emergency requests but go ahead and try, you dont have any other option.

Also, FYI the next available open dates/slots for Lagos are in end June 2026..no dates in Abuja.

Nature129:
Good morning, house.

I am doing this myself and I am about to pay my visa fee.

Please I want to know how to get a priority interview invitation for a student whose program starts this August.

Looking forward to your reply

Cc Efetobore1980

Baller234:
You need to first book a regular appointment, then request for an emergency appointment.

I am hearing very minimal success with emergency requests but go ahead and try, you dont have any other option.

Also, FYI the next available open dates/slots for Lagos are in end June 2026..no dates in Abuja.

Thank you for your quick reply.

I am using AVITS for my visa application.

Do I need to send an email to any office to ask for this priority interview? If yes, which office?

Again, I haven't done this before and I am being careful so I don't make mistakes.

So sorry if the question sounds basic, repetitive or annoying.

OJMercy:
Yes! He contacted me too asking for 40k to help clear the error message and even get me a date. I knew it was a scammer. Let’s all be careful and wait

Who was that?

After you pay and book, go to "My Dashboard" , then you'll see your appointment there...click view details, and after that you'll see "create emergency request".. From there it's straight forward.

Nature129:
Thank you for your quick reply.

I am using AVITS for my visa application.

Do I need to send an email to any office to ask for this priority interview? If yes, which office?

Again, I haven't done this before and I am being careful so I don't make mistakes.

So sorry if the question sounds basic, repetitive or annoying.

Baller234:
After you pay and book, go to "My Dashboard" , then you'll see your appointment there...click view details, and after that you'll see "create emergency request".. From there it's straight forward.

In addition to what this user said,pick available date ,then request for emergency

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Zesusexcelsheet:
Hello all, please I need some guidance. My visa interview in this month at the Abuja office. When I filled my ds-160 form, I only mentioned my twitter, instagram, linkedin, and facebook accounts, but i still have 3 more that i did not mention (tiktok, youtube, and pinterest). However, this was before the visa interview pause and the new stricter guidelines on listing and reviewing all your social media accounts. I am somewhat active on all 3, so they would be easily discoverable.
1. Should i inform them about the accounts or wait?
2. Did anyone here mention the remaining accounts to the officers at the embassy?
3. How do i go about informing the consulate officer about the remaining accounts?
4. Will it affect my chances of getting a visa?

The most important aspect is the ideology you promote or support through your page. As long as it doesn't align with any political or religious extremism, or support terrorism, you should be fine. Additionally, some individuals who recently completed their interview were asked to update their DS-160 form with their social media accounts afterward.

Chemist4life:
The most important aspect is the ideology you promote or support through your page. As long as it doesn't align with any political or religious extremism, or support terrorism, you should be fine. Additionally, some individuals who recently completed their interview were asked to update their DS-160 form with their social media accounts afterward.

So if you get approved, the VO will place you on AP and inform you that your ds-160 will be reopen for you to update ur social media accounts ...so your account cannot be checked until you go for interview and get approved

Thank you

Efetobore1980:
Hello Rav4

YOU
This information is not included in the transcript; it was shared here to help me get proper guidance for my next application.

■ I am single and in my 40s is enough for you to share with Nairalanders and that is what we are going to use in guiding you. What is our business if your singleness is by choice or by inability to find a partner? I knew it was not part of the transcripts but this characteristic (unnecessary detail) also reflects in all of your answers in response to the consular.

YOU
VO: You were refused a Canadian visa in 2024?

I believe I’ve read here that when an visa officer asks you a question, you must be truthful. Do you think I should have only mentioned the 2024 refusal and left out 2023? But if the officer can already see my visa denial history, what’s the point?

■ You have a bad habit of over-explanation (not for insulting). Yes I was refused a Canadian visa in 2024 (this should be your answer with no additional talking. If the visa officer needs further info she will ask you eg Can you explain the refusal ? What do you think caused your refusal ? Etc.


YOU
she did not meet her colleague, just a bit far from her desk

■ Your interview session is being videotaped. What she did is a psychological approach in order to see your reaction while standing alone, that is if she did not actually went to seek advice or discuss with her senior. Some junior or training consular usually seek the opinion of their colleagues or supervisor before making a final decision. They have coded or sign language that you cannot decode.

■■ Anyone who wants to guide you with honesty must review all the information in your ds 160. Review your resume (your Canada visa attempts), review your I 20 together with your style of communication in order to arrive to a meaningful re-application. I also hope you have not been annotated for immigrant intent at the U.S. embassy. 👋

Its well

Manoblix:
You did nothing wrong I think I was interviewed by that same woman and she didn’t even let me speak but my experience has prepared me for a showdown this next date on God I shall celebrate

Zesusexcelsheet:
Hello all, please I need some guidance. My visa interview in this month at the Abuja office. When I filled my ds-160 form, I only mentioned my twitter, instagram, linkedin, and facebook accounts, but i still have 3 more that i did not mention (tiktok, youtube, and pinterest). However, this was before the visa interview pause and the new stricter guidelines on listing and reviewing all your social media accounts. I am somewhat active on all 3, so they would be easily discoverable.
1. Should i inform them about the accounts or wait?
2. Did anyone here mention the remaining accounts to the officers at the embassy?
3. How do i go about informing the consulate officer about the remaining accounts?
4. Will it affect my chances of getting a visa?

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The ones you have mentioned are sufficient to do whatever the embassy wants to do regarding your personality vettings.

The U.S. government /embassy does not and cannot mandate the policy with force . therefore, applicants should not over emphasize this. Majority of social/privacy advocates are still disputing the policy in some courts of law as an infringement to your personal lives.

■■ Look at the policy (attached). It says pls adjust your privacy settings to the public in order for anyone to be able to see your friend lists etc. Like my personal Facebook, you cannot see my friends list if you are not my friend. This is the kind of settings the U.S. embassy wants you to do.

■ You do not have to bring the topic if the consular doesn’t bring it up and its your choice to indicate your social media or not. It does not add to or remove out of your visa chances.

However, If you are a citizen with no international or national sins or evil propaganda against your fellow human beings then it is better to be honest because if there is a way to use your photo or names in verifying your social media existence while you have refused to indicate it in your visa application (DS-160) then that will give you the label of a dishonest applicant. You do not have to mention everything and it does not affect your visa if you don't use social media.

Guys please I only listed linkedin as my social media platform. Is this a problem? I didn't add others simply because I don't even use them, I mean I have those accounts but I hardly post or comment. Do you think this is a problem?

Efetobore1980:
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Group appointment is not available For Nigerians but Family appointment is available .

In your situation you will have to book your own appointment first because you are applying for F1 while the accompanying family are applying for F2.

After getting a date then you can applying for the remaining family together by clicking NEW in your same AVITS profile.

You and your dependents are qualified for expedite appointment. You will apply for your own individually, while your family will apply together. 👍

Hello,
Please with regards to this reply, I am looking to book a date for my F1 visa interview. My resumption is around August 7th

1. Can I book a date at the Lagos consulate since right now Abuja dates aren't available? I however chose Abuja as my preferred location when setting up the AVITS visa interview application

2. I attended a visa interview sometime in July last year, and it's not up to 1 year yet. When I'm able to secure a date, would I need to wait until its up to a year since the last interview before applying for an expedited date? Or do I just go ahead and request and maybe they'll allow me pick a date that's after the 1year duration?

3. After booking a date for myself, when applying for my dependents, do I do it as a single application or separate applications for each dependent?

4. Lastly, when I book a date for my dependents and I'm not able to book same date as mine, would they join me on my own interview date since their application is under mine?

Chemist4life:
The most important aspect is the ideology you promote or support through your page. As long as it doesn't align with any political or religious extremism, or support terrorism, you should be fine. Additionally, some individuals who recently completed their interview were asked to update their DS-160 form with their social media accounts afterward.

Thank you so much

Efetobore1980:
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The ones you have mentioned are sufficient to do whatever the embassy wants to do regarding your personality vettings.

The U.S. government /embassy does not and cannot mandate the policy with force . therefore, applicants should not over emphasize this. Majority of social/privacy advocates are still disputing the policy in some courts of law as an infringement to your personal lives.

■■ Look at the policy (attached). It says pls adjust your privacy settings to the public in order for anyone to be able to see your friend lists etc. Like my personal Facebook, you cannot see my friends list if you are not my friend. This is the kind of settings the U.S. embassy wants you to do.

■ You do not have to bring the topic if the consular doesn’t bring it up and its your choice to indicate your social media or not. It does not add to or remove out of your visa chances.

However, If you are a citizen with no international or national sins or evil propaganda against your fellow human beings then it is better to be honest because if there is a way to use your photo or names in verifying your social media existence while you have refused to indicate it in your visa application (DS-160) then that will give you the label of a dishonest applicant. You do not have to mention everything and it does not affect your visa if you don't use social media.

Thank you very much

Hello all. My interview is in this month at the Abuja consulate. Can anyone help me evaluate my answers for any weakness that I should address before my interview. I would appreciate any help and advice you can give.
Me: Good Morning
VO: Can you pass your passport?
(Passes passport and I-20).
VO: Why do you want travel to the US?
Me: I want to travel to study to get my Master’s in Environmental Science and specialize in environmental health at the University of Boulder
VO: Why did you pick this program/how will this program benefit you?
Me: I want to get my master's in environmental science and specialize in environmental health because it is relevant to my transition to an environmental health scientist role in my company's research and development department. Additionally, the faculty for this program is conducting interesting research on the impact of urban design and urban sprawl on the natural disasters that affect an area. My company has seen a slight rise in such problems with our clientele, so this is highly relevant to my company's as it actively will address a growing business need. Additionally, I am passionate about this industry as it is a career goal of mine to establish a relevant consultation agency of my own some years after working with my current company.
I also have a study leave from my company.
VO: What do you do for work?
Me: In my current role, I work as an Agricultural Technical Officer, where I write agricultural content for our online and social media presence such as how-to guides and summarize research. In addition, I also write and submit grant proposals for my company as well and sometimes conduct literature review. But, upon completing my master's program, I will return to Nigeria and take on to an Environmental health Scientist role in the Research and Development Department in my company. I have been given a two year study leave at the end of which I am to return to resume work.
VO: how long have you worked there?
Me: I’ve worked there for a year
VO: What does you company do?
Me: I work for Tope and Friends. We are an agricultural firm and farm that handles the production of agric products and our firm provides management consultation for agricultural companies.
VO: How many schools did you apply to?
Me: I applied to three, JMU, UCdenver, and DU. I was admitted to all the three schools.
VO: So why did you apply to two schools in Denver?
Me: Denver has a lot of people and startup companies migrating into that area including startup consultation agencies. My master's would give me the opportunity to be able to network with such people for my job back here in Nigeria and as it's the career goal of mine to establish my own environmental consultation agency here in Nigeria, this will give me the insight I need for how to successfully start and run such a company. Additionally, Denver also has a lot of outdoor activities like skiing and as I’ve never seen the snow, I'm very interested in that.
VO: So why did you choose UCdenver?
Me: I chose UCDenver for three major reasons.
1. UC Denver has a strong environmental science program and a specialization in environmental health, as well as an extensive curriculum. It is ranked in the top 5% of universities in the U.S.
2. The specialization and ongoing faculty research is highly beneficial and relevant to my company, as it is relevant to my transition to an environmental scientist position in my company's R& department. Added to that, the faculty member’s research on the impact of urban designs on natural disasters within an area, which sis beneficial to addressing the rise of such issues within our clientele.
3. Additionally, I spoke to some alumni and some faculty, and their experience, knowledge, and the passion for teaching let me understand that this is the perfect fit for me.
VO: How will you be funding your education?
Me: I'll be funding my education with a grant I acquired from Avocado Limited, which covers my tuition, books and health insurance and everything associated with my cost of living.
VO: What does your sponsor do?
Me: They are an agric produce company, which handles the production and transportation of agricultural products such as cashew, cocoa to areas of demand.
VO: What is your relationship with your sponsor/how did you come across them?
Me: I found out about the company through my mentor, who is my late father's former student. He pointed me in the direction of their CSR initiative, which funds underprivileged Nigerians who wish to further their studies in environmental and agricultural fields. I applied and was fortunate to win the grant.
VO: Have you traveled outside Nigeria? And have you been to Gaza.
Me: No I have not been outside Nigeria.
VO: Tell me your post-graduation plan
Me: After graduation, I aim to return to Nigeria and apply to transition to the role of environmental health scientist at my company. The degree, and current role conducting literature reviews and summarizing research, and internal insight into the needs of our clients qualifies me for an entry level position in that role. I also have the commitment of my employer, and I have the written study leave support letter here. Additionally upon my return I will collaborate with other scientists in the R& department to design and create a flood early warning system which will benefit our clients whose farms and infrastructure are regularly affected by flooding.
VO: (folds my I-20 and keeps it together with my passport). Your case requires additional processing, it will take about a week. Leave your social media accounts open for us and you don’t need to do anything else.
Me: Thank you. have a nice day.
VO: Thank you.

Zesusexcelsheet:
Hello all. My interview is in this month at the Abuja consulate. Can anyone help me evaluate my answers for any weakness that I should address before my interview. I would appreciate any help and advice you can give.
Me: Good Morning
VO: Can you pass your passport?
(Passes passport and I-20).
VO: Why do you want travel to the US?
Me: I want to travel to study to get my Master’s in Environmental Science and specialize in environmental health at the University of Boulder
VO: Why did you pick this program/how will this program benefit you?
Me: I want to get my master's in environmental science and specialize in environmental health because it is relevant to my transition to an environmental health scientist role in my company's research and development department. Additionally, the faculty for this program is conducting interesting research on the impact of urban design and urban sprawl on the natural disasters that affect an area. My company has seen a slight rise in such problems with our clientele, so this is highly relevant to my company's as it actively will address a growing business need. Additionally, I am passionate about this industry as it is a career goal of mine to establish a relevant consultation agency of my own some years after working with my current company.
I also have a study leave from my company.
VO: What do you do for work?
Me: In my current role, I work as an Agricultural Technical Officer, where I write agricultural content for our online and social media presence such as how-to guides and summarize research. In addition, I also write and submit grant proposals for my company as well and sometimes conduct literature review. But, upon completing my master's program, I will return to Nigeria and take on to an Environmental health Scientist role in the Research and Development Department in my company. I have been given a two year study leave at the end of which I am to return to resume work.
VO: how long have you worked there?
Me: I’ve worked there for a year
VO: What does you company do?
Me: I work for Tope and Friends. We are an agricultural firm and farm that handles the production of agric products and our firm provides management consultation for agricultural companies.
VO: How many schools did you apply to?
Me: I applied to three, JMU, UCdenver, and DU. I was admitted to all the three schools.
VO: So why did you apply to two schools in Denver?
Me: Denver has a lot of people and startup companies migrating into that area including startup consultation agencies. My master's would give me the opportunity to be able to network with such people for my job back here in Nigeria and as it's the career goal of mine to establish my own environmental consultation agency here in Nigeria, this will give me the insight I need for how to successfully start and run such a company. Additionally, Denver also has a lot of outdoor activities like skiing and as I’ve never seen the snow, I'm very interested in that.
VO: So why did you choose UCdenver?
Me: I chose UCDenver for three major reasons.
1. UC Denver has a strong environmental science program and a specialization in environmental health, as well as an extensive curriculum. It is ranked in the top 5% of universities in the U.S.
2. The specialization and ongoing faculty research is highly beneficial and relevant to my company, as it is relevant to my transition to an environmental scientist position in my company's R& department. Added to that, the faculty member’s research on the impact of urban designs on natural disasters within an area, which sis beneficial to addressing the rise of such issues within our clientele.
3. Additionally, I spoke to some alumni and some faculty, and their experience, knowledge, and the passion for teaching let me understand that this is the perfect fit for me.
VO: How will you be funding your education?
Me: I'll be funding my education with a grant I acquired from Avocado Limited, which covers my tuition, books and health insurance and everything associated with my cost of living.
VO: What does your sponsor do?
Me: They are an agric produce company, which handles the production and transportation of agricultural products such as cashew, cocoa to areas of demand.
VO: What is your relationship with your sponsor/how did you come across them?
Me: I found out about the company through my mentor, who is my late father's former student. He pointed me in the direction of their CSR initiative, which funds underprivileged Nigerians who wish to further their studies in environmental and agricultural fields. I applied and was fortunate to win the grant.
VO: Have you traveled outside Nigeria? And have you been to Gaza.
Me: No I have not been outside Nigeria.
VO: Tell me your post-graduation plan
Me: After graduation, I aim to return to Nigeria and apply to transition to the role of environmental health scientist at my company. The degree, and current role conducting literature reviews and summarizing research, and internal insight into the needs of our clients qualifies me for an entry level position in that role. I also have the commitment of my employer, and I have the written study leave support letter here. Additionally upon my return I will collaborate with other scientists in the R& department to design and create a flood early warning system which will benefit our clients whose farms and infrastructure are regularly affected by flooding.
VO: (folds my I-20 and keeps it together with my passport). Your case requires additional processing, it will take about a week. Leave your social media accounts open for us and you don’t need to do anything else.
Me: Thank you. have a nice day.
VO: Thank you.

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U.S. Consular will not ask you all the questions imaginable (from your thinking). Besides, each visa applicant is assigned perhaps 7 -10 munites per session, therfore, no consular officer will have the time to ask you all this long and repetitive questionnaire.

* What you are trying to do above is the promotion of the continuation of pre-meditated answers which has been the major brickwall for visa success ,even for qualified applicant who may decide to follow the path. Why do you think a visa officer will ask you the question : Have you been to Gaza ? 1. Are you a military personnel? Is there an Isreali visa stamp in your passport or are you a Palestinian ? Its a defamation of a community if any U.S consular keep asking every visa applicant about visiting Gaza because Palestinians are not terrorists, they are only fighting their family (Istrealites) about territorial mixup which is none of Nigerians business. .

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The best way to coin out a near and very possible visa transcripts tailored for you and not following sugar-coated generalisation is to follow your DS-160 information. To review your personal profile. And to work on good communication skills. Why do you think that the first thing the visa officer do on the day of your interview is to open your DS-160? ■ It's hightime we stopped one way route for visa success era to resurface. 👍

Good Morning House.
Please I have a question. In the abuja embassy, are there lockers where you can keep your phones? Is it free? And if its not, how much do they charge? Cos I don’t have any trusted person to go with me.

I don't know about Abuja but I believe it should be the same with Lagos. For Lagos there are lockers and it's 500 naira, only cash is accepted. All those shop owners will try to convince you to keep your property with them for a higher price, don't abeg. The embassy has lockers inside and you keep the key.

Lolaayinkeade1:
Good Morning House.
Please I have a question. In the abuja embassy, are there lockers where you can keep your phones? Is it free? And if its not, how much do they charge? Cos I don’t have any trusted person to go with me.

Thank you so much.

Yes..at the Abuja embassy, you don't even need to pay for that service.

Lolaayinkeade1:
Good Morning House.
Please I have a question. In the abuja embassy, are there lockers where you can keep your phones? Is it free? And if its not, how much do they charge? Cos I don’t have any trusted person to go with me.