Babatill2023:
I really don't know anything about F2 visa. You can ask people that have been there before.
Cc:- Zeelady

I meant for F1

Modelove:
I also tried tracking it but it’s not bringing any information out .....Please help mii....Is anyone experiencing this too ?

Use this to check the status first...

https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx?App=NIV

Is it still on administrative processing or it already states issued ? When you confirm it has been issued, then you can be sure it’s ready for pickup. I did my interview on same day though I paid same day. A lady who paid the next day like you has gotten a mail for pickup too.

Hollyholy:


I meant for F1

No.
Just the stated documents up there.

Bellaluve:
Hello guys, I have a step-sister in the US. Do I list her in the immediate relatives section? I noticed the only options there are: fiance, spouse, child, and sibling...

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

First, you’ll be interviewed based on what you have on your DS-160. Lemme ask you a question, Does mentioning your step-sister gives you any particular edge in getting the Visa? I think it’s a NO.
On the contrary, it gives room for further probing and questioning. IMO, I think you should save yourself the troubles. (Her status in the US also matters and if you’re able to explain in details if you’re asked...fine) You’ll rather give the VO an impression of strong home tie rather than relative abroad. Don’t get me wrong oo. Not saying it’s wrong, just think about it thoroughly.

Bellaluve:
Also, will it count against you if you only applied to one school? .. cos reading through the thread, I noticed most people applied to several schools. Thanks

Applying to more than one school, gives the VO an impression that you really are fascinated about studying. I know a guy who applied to just One school and has his visa. Although he wasn’t asked how many schools he’ applied to. But he had planned to say more than 1. ��

A few weeks ago, someone shared his transcript here. He applied to only one school and the uncle advised him to say 3 if they ask him. Then when the VO asked him to mention the schools, he mentioned schools that usually require GRE and he had said earlier he didn’t take the GRE. Well, he was denied. You see he didn’t do his homework well. It would have been better if he was honest here or he would have done his homework well.

It’s better to have more than one school though. Atleast be familiar with the process even if you’ll lie.

adelawry:


Use this to check the status first...

https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx?App=NIV

Is it still on administrative processing or it already states issued ? When you confirm it has been issued, then you can be sure it’s ready for pickup. I did my interview on same day though I paid same day. A lady who paid the next day like you has gotten a mail for pickup too.

Thanks so much for responding....I tried using that link you sent to check and this is what it brought.............Your case is open and ready for your interview, fingerprints, and required documents. If you have already had your interview, please check your status after two business days. If no interview was required, please check back in two business days for the status of your application.
For more information, please visit U.S. Consulate

IrishCrown:
Hello,

I've been trying to get appointment date for 5 days now for Lagos. The pop up is always no available dates until I get to my limit even after spacing the time till midnight.

Who else got a date in Lagos this week and how did you do it? I'll really appreciate any help/ advice right now.

Thank you.

Please, have dates be available now?

drDoom3:


Schedule normal appointment on any date, then request emergency appointment after. They'll get back to you.

Are you going for Spring 2021?
Was your program start date within 60 days?

Modelove:
Thanks so much for responding....I tried using that link you sent to check and this is what it brought.............Your case is open and ready for your interview, fingerprints, and required documents. If you have already had your interview, please check your status after two business days. If no interview was required, please check back in two business days for the status of your application.
For more information, please visit U.S. Consulate

This seems unusual to me. I think it wont hurt to call the Lagos office and tell them what you saw on your visa status

ZionSpecie:

This seems unusual to me. I think it wont hurt to call the Lagos office and tell them what you saw on your visa status

thanks so much. I Tried calling them today but because today is a pubic holiday I could not get through. Will call them first thing tomorrow morning. Have been so worried though

Modelove:
thanks so much. I Tried calling them today but because today is a pubic holiday I could not get through. Will call them first thing tomorrow morning. Have been so worried though

Why dont you wait out the two days quoted first. You can count two official days and check again.

Hollyholy:


Why dont you wait out the two days quoted first. You can count two official days and check again.

Ok....Thanks so much

Hello everyone. Have they been giving people visa even if there is still no in-class session yet?

Is it safe to book an appointment when there is no in-class session for my program?

Abby190:
Hello everyone. Have they been giving people visa even if there is still no in-class session yet?

Is it safe to book an appointment when there is no in-class session for my program?

Yeah. They have started issuing visa and it is safe to book an appointment. People started booking last month.

Kudos to everyone on this thread for sharing very important information that has help more people than you can imagine, God bless you all. I found the information below on my Appointment Confirmation (F1 Visa) and need some clarifications.

IMPORTANT NOTICE for K1 Visa Applicants:If you have scheduled an interview appointment for a K1 visa, please ensure that you complete your Medical Examination Report (from any of our panel physicians) and obtain your Police Character
Certificate before the scheduled date for the visa interview. NO APPLICANT WILL BE ALLOWED INTO THE CONSULATE
VISA HALL WITHOUT A VALID MEDICAL EXAMINATION REPORT.

Do I need to have Medical Examination Report as an F1 Visa applicant before I can be allowed into the consulate for my interview? If yes, is there a stipulated clinic where it should be done?

Any other information that will be of assistance in this regard will be appreciated, thanks.

Modelove:
thanks so much. I Tried calling them today but because today is a pubic holiday I could not get through. Will call them first thing tomorrow morning. Have been so worried though

Is ur passport still with them

Modelove:
thanks so much. I Tried calling them today but because today is a pubic holiday I could not get through. Will call them first thing tomorrow morning. Have been so worried though

Is
Ur passport still with them?

RemKen:
Kudos to everyone on this thread for sharing very important information that has help more people than you can imagine, God bless you all. I found the information below on my Appointment Confirmation (F1 Visa) and need some clarifications.

IMPORTANT NOTICE for K1 Visa Applicants:If you have scheduled an interview appointment for a K1 visa, please ensure that you complete your Medical Examination Report (from any of our panel physicians) and obtain your Police Character
Certificate before the scheduled date for the visa interview. NO APPLICANT WILL BE ALLOWED INTO THE CONSULATE
VISA HALL WITHOUT A VALID MEDICAL EXAMINATION REPORT.

Do I need to have Medical Examination Report as an F1 Visa applicant before I can be allowed into the consulate for my interview? If yes, is there a stipulated clinic where it should be done?

Any other information that will be of assistance in this regard will be appreciated, thanks.

You do not need medical report for your F1 interview.

Lifeisforliving:



Is ur passport still with them

Yes it’s still with them

Babatill2023:
You do not need medical report for your F1 interview.

Thanks, I appreciate your prompt response

IrishCrown:
Hello,

I've been trying to get appointment date for 5 days now for Lagos. The pop up is always no available dates until I get to my limit even after spacing the time till midnight.

Who else got a date in Lagos this week and how did you do it? I'll really appreciate any help/ advice right now.

Thank you.

Have you been able to book a date?

If you are going for F1, the list of what to go with has already been posted here. If you are going for F2, I have already given you a list of things you can go with. If you are taking leave of absence from work for example, bring along a document to prove it. If you are going for F2 and leaving your cildren behind? That might raise a question. Who are you leaving your children with, if your spouse is already in the USA? You have to get a proper response for this. Anyways, I dont know what exactly your situation is and the more info you give, the more people on this platform can help you out. ALL the best

Hollyholy:


Any need for additional docs such as payslips, employment letter, leave letter, admission letter, marriage cert , birth cert of children you're leaving behind etc

Guys please... I need answers urgently. My interview is on Friday 6th. I just checked my ds160 and found a mistake I made. My intended date of arrival as written on my i20 is 20th December, but I wrote 19th January..... my school start date is 21st January . Should I fill another ds160?

Lavender09:
Guys please... I need answers urgently. My interview is on Friday 6th. I just checked my ds160 and found a mistake I made. My intended date of arrival as written on my i20 is 20th December, but I wrote 19th January..... my school start date is 21st January . Should I fill another ds160?

That's not an issue. 19th January is still within the 30 days rule. What is on your I-20 is the earliest date you can arrive the US. I don't think you have to fill a new DS-160.

Peekay10over10:


My visa was approved on 16th October too and I have not received a mail to pick up my passport.

Congratulations. Were you asked if you took a standardized test (GRE/TOEFL)?

Good luck to each and every one of us going for their interview tomorrow.

sydney070:
Great minds,
I got my VISA approved on 16th October but I am yet to be notified for my passport pickup or don't send email notification when ready?

Congratulations. Were you asked if you took a standardized test (GRE/TOEFL)?

Modelove:
thanks so much. I Tried calling them today but because today is a pubic holiday I could not get through. Will call them first thing tomorrow morning. Have been so worried though

Don't worryyoure good. I only suspect your status hasn't been updated in a while. That message of 2 business days must have been there since it was last updated. So check the date it was last updated

lifeofgolden1:
Good luck to each and every one of us going for their interview tomorrow.

Amen on your behalf

ZionSpecie:

Don't worryyoure good. I only suspect your status hasn't been updated in a while. That message of 2 business days must have been there since it was last updated. So check the date it was last updated

Thanks so much ....I will check that

Wow!
Thank you so much for your responses. Now I understand the process better. You too much sir�

adelawry:


Applying to more than one schools, gives the VO an impression that you really are fascinated about studying. I know a guy who applied to just Oke school and has his visa. Although he wasn’t asked how many schools he’ applied to. But he had planned to say more than 1. ��

A few weeks ago, someone shared his transcript here. He applied to only one school and the uncle advised him to say 3 if they ask him. Then when the VO asked him to mention the schools, he mentioned schools that usually require GRE and he had said earlier he didn’t take the GRE. Well, he was denied. You see he didn’t do his homework well. It would have been better if he was honest here or he would have done his homework well.

It’s better to have more than one school though. Atleast be familiar with the process even if you’ll lie.