Hello House,

Please how long does it take get approved after being placed on Administrative processing especially when it comes to SOA verification and updated I-20?
Also, I have been trying to track my passport by sending my passport number to passportstatus@ustraveldocs.com but it keeps showing me " passport is still with post". i did a drop off last week Tuesday at the DHL in V.I Lagos.

Please Anyone with similar experience?

But other than the fact that the interview was short, Why pick Toledo over university of Florida?

DonGusfring:
Location: Lagos Embassy

Date: 8 July 2019

Status: Denied

PhD Full funding, No deficit

VO was a black guy at window 9.

I was confident and I was one of the first few people in the consulate for 6:30am appointment, he denied the 4 people in front of me and one mind is saying change queue, another is saying don't worry �

Me: Good Morning
VO: Good mornind. Pass me your passport and I20 which I did
VO: I see that you're going to the University of Toledo, why did you chose the university of Toledo?

Me: Cos the department of Chemical Engineering at university of Toledo focuses on sustainability issues relating to the production materials and chemicals from renewable resources, also the research of Prof Bleep on Membrane process Optimization for carbon capture perfectly aligns with my research interest, and I was also awarded Graduate teaching assistantship that fully covers my tuition and living expenses.

VO: how many school did you and apply to and how many admitted you?

Me: I applied to 8 schools (VO cuts in)

VO: How many admitted you?
Me: 4 schools, MTU, university of Missouri, university of Toledo and University of Florida

VO: Have you traveled outside Nigeria before?

Me: Yes, I went on a week vacation to Dubai last year

VO: Sorry you're not qualified at this time ��‍♂

Like dream. Kindly advice on what next to do guys, I have full funding that covers tuition and living expenses, no deficit but excess of 9k more than the estimated average in fact.

DonGusfring:


I just did. Request sent. Thanks

I have replied your PM.

Any body in the house with similar experience? I just tracked my passport and it says there is not record for the passport number you provided. Last week it was showing your passport is will the US embassy.
At the same time I checked my Visa status and is showing AP its about 3 weeks now I went for my interview and was approved. Please I was to know if such has happened before and how i
t was resolved.

Maybe no funding from uni of florida

fairheart:
But other than the fact that the interview was short, Why pick Toledo over university of Florida?

Full funding
Perhaps that’s why

fairheart:
But other than the fact that the interview was short, Why pick Toledo over university of Florida?

You can check for date before you pay a new visa fee. But right now, I am sure your acct. is not active to look for a new date. Check tomorrow morning or ask someone who have an open acct to check for you using the recently refused within two months option. Also, consider the option of deferment to Spring if funding will be retained and there is no suitable date for another interview.

That part, many of us get ourselves into unnecessary pain due to disobedience to our gut or intuition. You should have switched the moment your spirit tells you to leave that line. I know over 4 students who got their visas when in same situation you were this morning. Whether you would have been refused had you leave the queue for another, I don't know. But you should have left. God would not have spoken to you better than that. Shake up the rejection, and keep your head up.

Best.

DonGusfring:


Resumption date is August 9th and lecture starts by August 16th. Is it possible to get a date in Abuja before the resumption date ?

Bro I have the same issue as you, av been on AP since June 3, yes! Almost 40days now... I don't know what's causing the delay but you and I don't have a choice but to wait.. I know few other people in the same category and we're just waiting patiently.....

barrlabs975:
Any body in the house with similar experience? I just tracked my passport and it says there is not record for the passport number you provided. Last week it was showing your passport is will the US embassy.
At the same time I checked my Visa status and is showing AP its about 3 weeks now I went for my interview and was approved. Please I was to know if such has happened before and how i
t was resolved.

My dear it's been 3weeks now too for me.I was placed on AP and up till now no update.Upon tracking my passport, it says no staus update on the passport.

Bunmip:
Hello House,

Please how long does it take get approved after being placed on Administrative processing especially when it comes to SOA verification and updated I-20?
Also, I have been trying to track my passport by sending my passport number to passportstatus@ustraveldocs.com but it keeps showing me " passport is still with post". i did a drop off last week Tuesday at the DHL in V.I Lagos.

Please Anyone with similar experience?

Wretch32:
Full funding
Perhaps that’s why

university of Florida also funds all admitted PhD students.

Ohh

Time2win:


university of Florida also funds all admitted PhD students.

Wretch32:
Ohh

but he said Florida didn't fund him. He was put on waitlist for PhD and later offered direct admission to Masters without funding

fairheart:
But other than the fact that the interview was short, Why pick Toledo over university of Florida?

I didn't get funding with UF

Okay, but still what are the lessons from this denial
It’s strange

Time2win:


but he said Florida didn't fund him. He was put on waitlist for PhD and later offered direct admission to Masters without funding

DonGusfring:
Location: Lagos Embassy

Date: 8 July 2019

Status: Denied

PhD Full funding, No deficit

VO was a black guy at window 9.

I was confident and I was one of the first few people in the consulate for 6:30am appointment, he denied the 4 people in front of me and one mind is saying change queue, another is saying don't worry �

Me: Good Morning
VO: Good mornind. Pass me your passport and I20 which I did
VO: I see that you're going to the University of Toledo, why did you chose the university of Toledo?

Me: Cos the department of Chemical Engineering at university of Toledo focuses on sustainability issues relating to the production materials and chemicals from renewable resources, also the research of Prof Bleep on Membrane process Optimization for carbon capture perfectly aligns with my research interest, and I was also awarded Graduate teaching assistantship that fully covers my tuition and living expenses.

VO: how many school did you and apply to and how many admitted you?

Me: I applied to 8 schools (VO cuts in)

VO: How many admitted you?
Me: 4 schools, MTU, university of Missouri, university of Toledo and University of Florida

VO: Have you traveled outside Nigeria before?

Me: Yes, I went on a week vacation to Dubai last year

VO: Sorry you're not qualified at this time ��‍♂

Like dream. Kindly advice on what next to do guys, I have full funding that covers tuition and living expenses, no deficit but excess of 9k more than the estimated average in fact.

I am emotional as I am typing this. Don't let this destabilize you. Winners never quit. You are a winner, a winner with excess. I prophecy into your life, GO GET THAT VISA.!!!

Wretch32:
Okay, but still what are the lessons from this denial
It’s strange

Truth is nobody really knows what the V. I is looking for. The interview is highly subjective, we can only make calculated guesses and pray for favour.

It might have been what he filled on the DS-160, it might be the V.O himself, it might be that the responses were not what the V.O wanted to hear. In the end, nobody knows.

Don't lose hope DonfusFring

gbadenor:
good morning nairalander, please help me scrutinize my transcript for errors and any additions.
thanks.
V.O. ; why are you going to USA?
Me; I am going for my master degree in mass communication in University of Bridgeport.
V.O.: tell me about your study plan?
Me: I'm required to complete a total course of 36 which will be my program core course which will take 120 credits hours to finish prior to my graduation.
V.O.: why USA?
Me: USA educational system is renowned to have one of the best due to there academic choices and flexibility, and career preparation . I will also be exposed to different cultures and there is opportunity for research.
V.O.: how did you hear about the school.
Me: I was searching for top schools that offer mass communication in USA that was how I got to see the different schools and I streamlined it to 3 schools which I then applied.
V.O: how many schools did you applied to?
Me; 3 schools, university of Bridgeport, sacred heart university and southern Connecticut university.
V.O.: how many schools gave you admission
Me: 1, others are still on pending.
V.O: why university of Bridgeport?
Me: university of Bridgeport is one of the best that offer mass communication in 2019, there creativity focus on a strong practical career, research work both in class room and through valuable internship opportunities.
Or
Me: apart from been one of the best that offer mass communication in 2019, the school program provides a strong focus on practical career preparation both in class room and through valuable internship opportunities which will help me develop necessary skills needed for industry success while I go back to my home country.
and I was also given 20% scholarship.
V.O.: did you write and standardized tests
Me: No, it was not required
V.O.: who is sponsoring you?
Me: my step dad, he's into real estate and automobile
V.o: will you be going back to your home country?
Me: Definitely. The main reason I'm going is because Our Educational system is flawed and I know USA has a more advanced educational system that will impart my life positively both career wise and socially.
This attributes are required to invest in this my country when I'm back.

Why are all your schools in Connecticut?

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Abacino007:
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Stevenssen:

Why are all your schools in Connecticut?

Omo VO might look at things like that oo..... especially if you have family in that particular state

Davidkking:

Omo VO might look at things like that oo..... especially if you have family in that particular state

Exactly. it looks as if you are more interested in the state than the universities you are going to

Stevenssen:

Why are all your schools in Connecticut?

actually no specific reasons.
please apart from that what other things I need to work on. any additions or subtractions.
thanks

An agent also did my filled ds 160 for my first visa interview and wrote a whole lot of nonsense...as expected i was denied. it was only be Gods grace that i scaled through.Firstly a reputable MBA program is usually quite expensive and i don't think they are very generous with MBA scholarships. If an MBA is what you decide on i believe you should write GMAT and i hope you have a BSc. Then you can start applying to good schools if you get admission please please and please fill the ds160 by yourself, also do a lot of research about the school and when you get to the VO express yourself with passion and keen interest. As for the previous filling done by the agent all u can do is pray cause the VOs sometimes look at the previous filling. Thats all i can say for now. Wish u the best.

Petersburg94:
OK thanks sir. What do you suggest I do? the first visa application wasn't done by me. It was one stupid agent that did rubbish.
Is there any correction that could be done?

Also the school didn't require Gmat result since I was able to provide a proficiency certification from my school.
Feel free to advice me on what to do. Thanks

Please FAM I have just choose August 22nd Abuja, but hope to reschedule for an earlier date as my resumption date is 19th August and I have a GA covering tuition with a monthly stipend.

Kindly notify me as soon as you observe any early available date. I will also be checking and will also let the house know if I observe first.

You're re-applying, please let's connect to get early dates please. Thanks.

DonGusfring:


Resumption date is August 9th and lecture starts by August 16th. Is it possible to get a date in Abuja before the resumption date ?

Reapply and (if still available for a second-time applicant) opt for expedited visa appointment. Your funding letter, resumption date on a document and if possible a letter from your school or intended supervisor explaining that you are legit should facilitate your request approved forthwith.

I don't know why people don't belabour it, but being full funded is the first reason you should want a school over others except the rest of them awarded you some funding. You should always endeavour to put your best foot forward before garnishing your response with the nature of the research and the supervisor.

I am convinced your request for an emergency date will be granted and you could even get approved with dates ranging from tomorrow to Friday. Don't be dismayed. The VO was just crazy(for lack of a better word).

Scholastica16:


Reapply and (if still available for a second-time applicant) opt for expedited visa appointment. Your funding letter, resumption date on a document and if possible a letter from your school or intended supervisor explaining that you are legit should facilitate your request approved forthwith.

I don't know why people don't belabour it, but being full funded is the first reason you should want a school over others except the rest of them awarded you some funding. You should always endeavour to put your best foot forward before garnishing your response with the nature of the research and the supervisor.

I am convinced your request for an emergency date will be granted and you could even get approved with dates ranging from tomorrow to Friday. Don't be dismayed. The VO was just crazy(for lack of a better word).

The V.O is very crazy. It's very hard to get emergency appointment approved now if one is refused within the last 2 months. I guess he should do as you have instructed, he might be lucky to get his request approved. A friend with funding and some deficit tried but wasn't granted an emergency appointment.

Justabama:
Bro I have the same issue as you, av been on AP since June 3, yes! Almost 40days now... I don't know what's causing the delay but you and I don't have a choice but to wait.. I know few other people in the same category and we're just waiting patiently.....

Hello Justabama, I was interviewed on the same day as yours, I was also placed on AP too. I got my Visa issued on the 6th. I would humbly advise you send them a mail with your details Passport number and date of interview.

Thereafter you check your status.

Goodnews coming ur way.

U mean 6th of June or July?

ayodejiheph:
Hello Justabama, I was interviewed on the same day as yours, I was also placed on AP too. I got my Visa issued on the 6th. I would humbly advise you send them a mail with your details Passport number and date of interview.

Thereafter you check your status.

Goodnews coming ur way.

LagosismyHome:


Definitely go again . this time go to abuja .............. Visa can be got in any location but i would just go again and change the location

Why change location. I thought they said changing location doesn't help

Delaztyx:
U mean 6th of June or July?

Interview date 3rd of June.

6th of June Visa Issued

dumbiri99:

Why change location. I thought they said changing location doesn't help

there is no right way to this. some changed location and got it. some changing location didn't help. if i will say, best option is to stick to one location.