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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Transiter(m): 12:02pm On Oct 22, 2020
Babatill2023:
Visa Approved.

My interview was by 8:00m but I got there by 5:29am. I met 6 people there already waiting and I joined them. When it was some minutes to 6am,a woman asked us why came this early and we told her some of us had appointment by 6am,she was so shocked. She said she was expecting 7am as the earliest time for appointments.
So,she took her time before she started attending to us. We were asked to line up and we did security check before we started going inside the building in 5.
The V.O denied the first two ladies. They were married and working. Only one came with her kid. The 6 people that followed were given. Two were going for undergraduate,one PhD and 3 masters. Three have started their courses online.
I was the 9th person that was attended to.
V.O :- Good morning
Me:- Good morning (I passed my passport,I-20 and SEVIS fee confirmation page).
V.O:- Where are you going?
Me:- I am going to Georgia state university for my master's degree in Chemistry.
V.O:- Why this school?
Me:- The university has a strong reputation for research, innovation and diversity, I believe it would be an exciting place to be as I would be offered varieties in (he cuts me)
V.O:- Tell me things I can not find on the school website. You are telling me things you crammed from the school website
Me:-( Looking at him without saying anything because I was so confused)
V.O:- How many schools did you apply to?
Me:- Six
V.O:- Name them
Me:- Marquette university,Texas Tech, Bowling Green, Auburn university,Ohio university and GSU.
V.O:- Did Marquette give you admission?
Me:- No
V.O:- What about Auburn and others?
Me:- Only GSU gave me admission.
V.O:- oooooh I see, Which University did you finish from?
Me:- Federal University of Technology Minna.
V.O:- Who will pay for your deficit ($15,000)
Me:- My brother
V.O:- What does he do?
Me:- He has big store where be sells food stuffs and provisions in wholesale and also.has trucks for transportation business.
V.O:- Okay(types for some minutes). I intend to approve your visa,we are having problems with our reciprocity fee payment,you will have to come back tomorrow to pay it. Thank you
Me:- You are welcome ( I was shocked when he told me thank you,I said you are welcome in reflex).
He didn't ask me for any documents.
Solihp and Iwriteng,I am joining you guys.

LOL congratulations.

VO thanked you for giving you VISA and you kukuma said "You are welcome" for granting him an interview.

grin grin grin

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Mosminic(m): 12:16pm On Oct 22, 2020
codeline:


My interview date for 23rd was canceled too but i received a reschedule email for 30th after about 5mins of the first email.
Can you please upload a screenshot of the reschedule mail you got?

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by MISSPUNIG(m): 1:01pm On Oct 22, 2020
Did you apply for emergency request, Can I see a sample of your letter
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Muleriders: 1:04pm On Oct 22, 2020
I'm so happy and impressed with all these approvals flying left and right on this thread lately.

Goodluck to everyone in line to be interviewed. And to the incoming muleriders on these thread, I wish you all the best. Can't wait to welcome you all.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by MISSPUNIG(m): 1:05pm On Oct 22, 2020
Can I see a sample of your Emergency request letter
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by MISSPUNIG(m): 1:22pm On Oct 22, 2020
I saw in on the page that Purpose of travel is to begin or resume a valid program of study in the United States within 60 days when no regular Visa appointment are available. I’m currently doing my masters online but the start date for Spring is Jan 10. Can I go ahead to Request for Emergency Appointment or wait till 60days to resumption?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Aderin0la: 3:34pm On Oct 22, 2020
Please go ahead and request it. They’ve been giving emergency dates to people even when it’s not 60days till their program yet.

MISSPUNIG:
I saw in on the page that Purpose of travel is to begin or resume a valid program of study in the United States within 60 days when no regular Visa appointment are available. I’m currently doing my masters online but the start date for Spring is Jan 10. Can I go ahead to Request for Emergency Appointment or wait till 60days to resumption?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Mirahkle: 3:52pm On Oct 22, 2020
Please, is it advisable to request another emergency appointment (by fiilling that form from the Lagos Consulate) if yours was canceled?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Vader92: 4:26pm On Oct 22, 2020
Congratulations bro

Please could you state your response to this question


VO: what would you do with a PhD in Aerospace?

It would be really helpful to me

TrojanSnail:
Interview: 20th of Oct, 2020.
Time: 6:00AM
Was led in to the embassy at about 6:35AM.

VO: So PhD in Aerospace at Iowa State University?
Me: Yes sir

VO: Why PhD in Aerospace
Me: would love to continue in Aerospace cos my undergrad and grad studies were in Aerospace

VO: what would you do with a PhD in Aerospace?
Me: I currently teach in a...

VO: cuts in, I see it
VO: Are you married?
Me: yes sir

VO: how many kids do you have?
Me: None for now

VO: Is your wife going with you?
Me: Not at the moment

VO: So you studied in China
Me: yes, I did

VO: do you speak Mandarin
Me: 一点点,sorry, a little

VO: So I'll be approving your visa, make sure you hold your i20 when entering the US. Good luck with your studies.
Me: thank you sir.

Had to put the details here, the interview was fast, it was more of a casual discussion.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by thedsl: 4:47pm On Oct 22, 2020
Hi guys. Please I need some help answering questions on my DS 160 form.

Here are my questions:

For intended date of arrival, do I pick any date within my earliest date of arrival and my program start date? And is it a must that I book my flight to that day eventually?

‘Have you made specific travel plans’. What do they mean? I’m thinking ‘no’ because I haven’t planned for flights or anything.

‘Address where I’ll be staying’ - can I just write my school’s address?

Those who have filled the form, did you actually fill out all your social media usernames in the part where they asked for social media presence?

Also, if I choose ‘not employed’ in the form, will that be a problem during the interview and will I have explanations to do?

Lastly, please am I supposed to ask my school to send the original copy of my GA offer letter or a colored printout will do?

I know the questions are many but I’ll appreciate answers to anyone of them. Thank you. ��

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Irokopill: 5:15pm On Oct 22, 2020
thedsl:
Hi everyone.

Please I need clarification on something and I’ll appreciate if someone can help.

My school emailed my I-20 and asked me to print it in colored to show their signature in blue and I should also sign in blue.

I emailed them to ask if I can go ahead and pay the shipping fee so they can send the original (as I’ll still need original at the port of entry) but they said the one they sent should serve for both visa and traveling, that they are not mailing any I-20s.

Please does anyone have this issue or know about this? Can that document serve for both visa and travel?.

Thank you.
Hey, print color and sign with blue pen. you will be fine
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by TrojanSnail: 5:38pm On Oct 22, 2020
Vader92:
Congratulations bro

Please could you state your response to this question


VO: what would you do with a PhD in Aerospace?

It would be really helpful to me


Thank you.
I currently teach in a university,

I was trying to say that and explain how it is important to my career but I guess he saw it on his computer. So, I didn't need to say it.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by lucyAA: 6:05pm On Oct 22, 2020
Hi guys, please it's urgent!
for the VISA fee payment, I don't have a GT Bank account/app. Does anyone know if it is possible to use another person's GT bank app to make payment online?

Thank you in advance for answering my question
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by sonofakin: 6:11pm On Oct 22, 2020
Yes, it is
lucyAA:
Hi guys, please it's urgent!
for the VISA fee payment, I don't have a GT Bank account/app. Does anyone know if it is possible to use another person's GT bank app to make payment online?

Thank you in advance for answering my question

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Ftos: 6:21pm On Oct 22, 2020
sonofakin post=9'5215980:
Yes, it is

Please, has anyone tried filling ds160 form today? It's not going through!
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by zeeLady: 6:31pm On Oct 22, 2020
In Abuja embassy? Are they granting emergency appointments in Abuja? even when its not up to 60 days to resumption?


Aderin0la:
Please go ahead and request it. They’ve been giving emergency dates to people even when it’s not 60days till their program yet.

Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Agnestardom: 6:38pm On Oct 22, 2020
Aderin0la:
Please go ahead and request it. They’ve been giving emergency dates to people even when it’s not 60days till their program yet.


Do I need to pay my sevis fee before applying for the emergency visa interview?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Sharon8: 6:56pm On Oct 22, 2020
Ftos:


Please, has anyone tried filling ds160 form today? It's not going through!

Try another browser or network. You can use chrome with an airtel network. It works faster

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Sharon8: 7:00pm On Oct 22, 2020
Agnestardom:


Do I need to pay my sevis fee before applying for the emergency visa interview?

It depends on what you mean by emergency interview. If it's the regular interview scheduled individually by the Lagos embassy, you can pay the SEVIS fee even after you've been given an appointment date. However, if you're referring to getting an expedited interview date, then one of the requirements is the proof of payment of the SEVIS fee.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Aderin0la: 7:14pm On Oct 22, 2020
I don’t have any info on Abuja embassy. I’m talking about the Lagos Consulate.


zeeLady:
In Abuja embassy? Are they granting emergency appointments in Abuja? even when its not up to 60 days to resumption?


Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Aderin0la: 7:15pm On Oct 22, 2020
Kindly see the reply by “Sharon8” above. That should answer your question.


Agnestardom:


Do I need to pay my sevis fee before applying for the emergency visa interview?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by lucyAA: 7:23pm On Oct 22, 2020
Thank you!
sonofakin:
Yes, it is
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Hollyholy: 7:46pm On Oct 22, 2020
solihp:


You can just fill another DS160 by retrieving the old one. Then update the DS-160 number on your visa profile.

Thank you so much for your response.

You are an angel
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Ftos: 8:33pm On Oct 22, 2020
Sharon8:


Try another browser or network. You can use chrome with an airtel network. It works faster
Anytime I try choosing interview location and type the rechaptcha, it keeps bouncing back to asking me to choose interview location again
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by freshStarz: 8:47pm On Oct 22, 2020
Babatill2023:
Visa Approved.

My interview was by 8:00m but I got there by 5:29am. I met 6 people there already waiting and I joined them. When it was some minutes to 6am,a woman asked us why came this early and we told her some of us had appointment by 6am,she was so shocked. She said she was expecting 7am as the earliest time for appointments.
So,she took her time before she started attending to us. We were asked to line up and we did security check before we started going inside the building in 5.
The V.O denied the first two ladies. They were married and working. Only one came with her kid. The 6 people that followed were given. Two were going for undergraduate,one PhD and 3 masters. Three have started their courses online.
I was the 9th person that was attended to.
V.O :- Good morning
Me:- Good morning (I passed my passport,I-20 and SEVIS fee confirmation page).
V.O:- Where are you going?
Me:- I am going to Georgia state university for my master's degree in Chemistry.
V.O:- Why this school?
Me:- The university has a strong reputation for research, innovation and diversity, I believe it would be an exciting place to be as I would be offered varieties in (he cuts me)
V.O:- Tell me things I can not find on the school website. You are telling me things you crammed from the school website
Me:-( Looking at him without saying anything because I was so confused)
V.O:- How many schools did you apply to?
Me:- Six
V.O:- Name them
Me:- Marquette university,Texas Tech, Bowling Green, Auburn university,Ohio university and GSU.
V.O:- Did Marquette give you admission?
Me:- No
V.O:- What about Auburn and others?
Me:- Only GSU gave me admission.
V.O:- oooooh I see, Which University did you finish from?
Me:- Federal University of Technology Minna.
V.O:- Who will pay for your deficit ($15,000)
Me:- My brother
V.O:- What does he do?
Me:- He has big store where be sells food stuffs and provisions in wholesale and also.has trucks for transportation business.
V.O:- Okay(types for some minutes). I intend to approve your visa,we are having problems with our reciprocity fee payment,you will have to come back tomorrow to pay it. Thank you
Me:- You are welcome ( I was shocked when he told me thank you,I said you are welcome in reflex).
He didn't ask me for any documents.
Solihp and Iwriteng,I am joining you guys.

Hi, please what's ur GRE and Cgpa scores. And did u get any form of funding
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Sharon8: 9:21pm On Oct 22, 2020
Ftos:

Anytime I try choosing interview location and type the rechaptcha, it keeps bouncing back to asking me to choose interview location again

Ensure you are using a computer. What network do you use?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Ftos: 9:44pm On Oct 22, 2020
Sharon8:


Ensure you are using a computer. What network do you use?
MTN....In fact, I connected my data to a laptop- same thing! Keeps repeating itself.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Sharon8: 9:52pm On Oct 22, 2020
Ftos:

MTN....In fact, I connected my data to a laptop- same thing! Keeps repeating itself.

MTN doesn't work so well with filling that form. I'd suggest you switch to airtel network if you have one.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Juwon21: 10:01pm On Oct 22, 2020
Good evening house, anyone applying to Colorado State University for next year fall session? I want to ask about GRE requirement?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by freshStarz: 10:09pm On Oct 22, 2020
Newdawn123:
Hello house, I have a little issue; I filled my DS-160 last week and I input every information on my data page however, the information of my passport was for the soon to expired one, now I have a new passport and the number isn't the same and that's contrary to what I was told. Now, what can I do to change the old passport number to the new one on the DS-160 I already submitted?

Hello,
Please how much does it cost for renewing of passport. Mine will expire in December 2020
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Vader92: 12:01am On Oct 23, 2020
Thanks a lot

Goodluck in the US

TrojanSnail:


Thank you.
I currently teach in a university,

I was trying to say that and explain how it is important to my career but I guess he saw it on his computer. So, I didn't need to say it.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Lightp: 12:14am On Oct 23, 2020
Ftos:

MTN....In fact, I connected my data to a laptop- same thing! Keeps repeating itself.

Use a different network. Glo, Airtel, or use a different Mtn sim. I experienced what you are experiencing. I used a different sim it worked well.

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