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RashidT3Y:
Good morning everyone, I am a J1 visa applicant and had my interview on the 12th of August 2025. The VO directed me to submit my original transcript to the document collection center of which I did so, since then I have placed under administrative processing. Today is 19th October, 2025 and I haven't gotten any message. I sent an email but no response. What should I do, is there possibility it would be approved?

DenChi101:
Hello everyone, I got admission into the University of Houston for a masters program in Hospitality Management, although I’m still awaiting decision on Public policy which is my first choice. I have been asked to submit financial documents. Has anyone ever used a bank letter instead of a bank statement? Although both was listed as options from the school but I want to be sure it is okay.

Davsidoo:
Hello everyone, trying to book visa date and I’m seeing August 2026 for Lagos. Do I book it first while I wait for a nearer date? Or just hold on. I want 2025 date for me and my daughter

Davsidoo:
I need an answer please

Efetobore1980:
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When you are in need of an urgent response and no one is forthcoming the best thing for you to do is to go back to the beginning or middle of this thread and you would have seen where this particular topic is treated successfully.

The normal thing to do in order to introduce yourself to the embassy as an incoming interviewee is to pick any date you see first. After this you will have five times (5x) of grace to reschedule the fist pick in order to match with your intended date. If that did not work eventually , then you can use the last option of applying for Emergency Appointment.

Without you picking a date first you won't be able to see any of those options, you will be as good as someone who have not even purchase visa fee.

Efetobore1980:
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I see. The 214b is outright denial therefore, as the principal applicant you have to purchase a new visa fee and fill another DS-160. That is the natural next step for you to do. Its in tandem with the rule.

And since you have used your dashboard for the family applications then i think that the reschedule options should be meant for your kids and not for you.

However. your own reschedule option will soon disappear because it takes like 2 days for the system to go to default.
But you can try to reschedule your appointment and see if you will be able to download the new appointment. After downloading and you can see your new date then luck is on your side, but if the download is blank that means you must purchase a new mrv.

Davsidoo:
Thank you for your help.
One more question please 🙏🏽

How close to intended date of arrival before one can book the emergency appointment? Also considering that I’m F2, is the proof of leave of absence from place of work enough to show why I neeed to book the emergency appointment?

hallysonia:
Thanks. It's a week now, and my name is still not booked.

Hmmm. I don't want to risk this, because it may backfired at the new interview day. My fear now is, IF I PAY ANOTHER MRV OPENING ANOTHER APPLICATION, WON'T THE SYSTEM FLAG THAT AS DOUBLE APPLICATION? WON'T THIS BLOCK ME FROM BOOKING ANY APPOINTMENT AT ALL? I NEED YOUR GUIDIANCE ON THIS.

Davsidoo:
Thank you for your help.
One more question please 🙏🏽

How close to intended date of arrival before one can book the emergency appointment? Also considering that I’m F2, is the proof of leave of absence from place of work enough to show why I neeed to book the emergency appointment?

Efetobore1980:
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You can book now. The official rule for F1-visa applicants on ER application is 3- months prior to your resumption, and what apply to f1 also apply to f2.

● Form-I20 is all an F1-visa applicant needed to upload on ER application , so same also applies to you as f2. You may however merge your work-leave letter to it. 👍

YussufLaaro:
Hello

I recently started my F1 Visa application, and I've gotten all necessary documents from my school but when I tried to book an appointment, I can only see Oct 2026 and I have to resume school before Jan 12. So, I applied for Expedite request and fortunately, it got approved same day but my issue now is that I still don't have a date yet. For Lagos, I can only see Oct 2025 without any appointment and for Abuja, I am seeing January and other dates for 2026.

I am confused and don't even know what to do.

YussufLaaro:
Hello

I recently started my F1 Visa application, and I've gotten all necessary documents from my school but when I tried to book an appointment, I can only see Oct 2026 and I have to resume school before Jan 12. So, I applied for Expedite request and fortunately, it got approved same day but my issue now is that I still don't have a date yet. For Lagos, I can only see Oct 2025 without any appointment and for Abuja, I am seeing January and other dates for 2026.

I am confused and don't even know what to do.

Moren002:
Hello everyone, please I need some advice.

I completed my masters in US and started a funded PhD program ( I am with my child). My husband is in the UK as a student and plans to go for F2 interview. However,my visa expires after the masters but I have a valid i20 for my phd program. I am worried about this situation if it wouldn't affect his interview. I will appreciate your comments. Thank you

huzzman:
Hi everyone, please I really need your help. I was given the white paper after my interview at the US embassy on the 20th of October and since the my status has been showing REFUSED. I got a mail today saying I should come and pick up my passport.

Please, I’m confused. Help me here.

What does this mean?

Efetobore1980:
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Read what is written inside the white paper you got on the 20th of October and tell us the label ie 221G or 214B or Pick up Slip.

huzzman:
Hi, it’s 221G.

Efetobore1980:
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The refused is normal on the dashboard because 221g is temporary refusal which means the embassy is doing some background checks on your applications or your applications lack some documents or whatever.

221g can mean anything but the moment you re cleared your visa will be granted because you actually qualified.

Go and get your passport the visa might be there already or another 221g note asking you to provide additional information or document, or your passport can be returned with 214b permanent denial.

■ I pray its positive 🙏

Efetobore1980:
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You can book now. The official rule for F1-visa applicants on ER application is 3- months prior to your resumption, and what apply to f1 also apply to f2.

● Form-I20 is all an F1-visa applicant needed to upload on ER application , so same also applies to you as f2. You may however merge your work-leave letter to it. 👍

huzzman:
Hi, it’s 221G.

Efetobore1980:
@huzzman
The first 221g note you got from the embassy will contain some information or instruction.I do hope you followed the instructions written there ? Otherwise it is dangerous.

Efetobore1980:
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Alright. The situation looks hopeful, perhaps your passport should contain another 221g Instructional slip. The last email you got pointed towards that direction. 👍