i must commend everyone for their tremendous efforts in bringing in these updates.
please i have an urgent question...between Abuja and Lagos embassy which is easier to get an f1 visa accepted?

Ftos:

Have you been able to book a date?

Not yet. Still the same.

IrishCrown:


Not yet. Still the same.

Still the same "no appointment date currently available"?

Ftos:

Still the same "no appointment date currently available"?

Which embassy?

fairheart:

This date is ideal for Fall 2021 applicants, especially students who deferred from last fall.
For Spring 2021 applicants, you either contact Lagos consulate or wait. I am confident that more dates will be released once the first batch of students are interviewed tomorrow 9th of October.

So this bring students having their interview tomorrow to mind. Remember the interview rules:
1, As you approach the consular counter, relax yourself. Make sure you do not go in with tension as this will impair your mind from speaking flowly and confidently. I always say on this thread: interview is merely a conversation between the consular and the student--to assess your credibility for the F1 Visa. So, do all you can to be in a relaxed state.

2, Establish eyes contact with the consular. As you deliver your response to the questions, look into his/her eyes. Have a neutral countenance.

3, Listen! Some of you have not learned the art of listening in your everyday lives. Don't go to the embassy with this attitude! Listening is very, very important in having a successful F1 interview. As a student, if you can't listen, you can't grasp what you're being asked. By listening, I mean make sure you hear what you're being asked. Don't interrupt the consular if it is not necessary. There have been cases of students who did that and got refused as a result.

3, Speak steadily. Don't be fast if you're not used to going to interviews. By steadily, I mean not so fast, not so slow. Be in the middle. Give each response as smoothly as you can. Answer each question concisely. No story; don't talk about what you were not asked. The consular probably have other students to interview and there is no time. If everything goes as usual, this interview will not be more than 5 minutes.

4, Be yourself. This is where confidence comes in. In fall 2019, I coached a dude from this thread. He stammers but he didn't show this during our mock, but when he went for his interview, he was refused. Then he tried the second time, and was refused again. I was really baffled, but he told me he couldn't speak well during those two interviews because he was somehow scared, and so he stammered most of the time. So I suggested that if he will be applying again, he should tell the consular before the interview starts that he shutters. It is not your fault that you stammer, so tell the consular you stammers! As a human being that the consular is, he said he understand and that it is fine. This's his third attempt. This time, he wasn't even asked much questions, and his visa was approved. Predstan knows this guy.
So, be confident and be yourself. This is a human-to-human conversation!

5, Going with the confidence thing, wear what you're comfortable in.

6, I look forward to some good news tomorrow. All the best!

I will appreciate if you can coach me for my interview. Slated for some days from now

Paragontek:


Which embassy?

Lagos!!!

My F1 and F2 Visa approved today. Will be back for transcript

Visa approved this morning at Lagos consulate. Thanks all especially @GracedG. Transcript later

This thread is dry oo

Ok, let's drive up the momentum!

"Pros and Cons of applying to a test-optional college"—discuss:

I brought up this topic, basically because of people like me, who are unable to take standardized tests (SAT/ACT) Amidst the pandemic. Please gurus in the house, have your say.

Thanks!

codeline:
My F1 and F2 Visa approved today. Will be back for transcript

Congratulations dear

solastar2:
Visa approved this morning at Lagos consulate. Thanks all especially @GracedG and . Transcript later

Congratulations to you. Waiting for your transcript

Pls how can I fill ds 160 form with no stress,the system keeps logging me out. It’s frustrating �

Hi guys. My I-20 shows program start and end dates to be January 2021 to December 2025 (PhD). That’s roughly 4 years. On my DS-160, can I fill in ‘4 years’ as my intended length of stay in US please?
Thank you

solastar2:
Visa approved this morning at Lagos consulate. Thanks all especially @GracedG and my people on Acers WhatsApp. Transcript later

wow congrats o.
pls kindly revert your PM.

codeline:
My F1 and F2 Visa approved today. Will be back for transcript

congrats

thedsl:
Hi guys. My I-20 shows program start and end dates to be January 2021 to December 2025 (PhD). That’s roughly 4 years. On my DS-160, can I fill in ‘4 years’ as my intended length of stay in US please?
Thank you

Your intended length of stay is the length of your program as stated on your I-20.

Lifeisforliving:
Pls how can I fill ds 160 form with no stress,the system keeps logging me out. It’s frustrating �

Use Microsoft Edge browser.
This is the most compatible browser for this form.

Okis2kool:


I will appreciate if you can coach me for my interview. Slated for some days from now

You are welcome!

Actually Jan 2021 to Dec 2025 is 5 years not 4 years. So indicate 5 years.

thedsl:
Hi guys. My I-20 shows program start and end dates to be January 2021 to December 2025 (PhD). That’s roughly 4 years. On my DS-160, can I fill in ‘4 years’ as my intended length of stay in US please?
Thank you

Congratulations to those that were issued visas this morning especially to Jennifer. I don't know your nairaland handle but I see you girl!

To the guy that had F2 approval, kindly post your transcripts to encourage some F2 applicants on this thread

Congrats to all approved today �

Kofo4269:
Actually Jan 2021 to Dec 2025 is 5 years not 4 years. So indicate 5 years.

Thank you so much!

If you click on my name or username it should take you straight up to my post where I compiled the transcripts.
Cheers.

Ifesinachi22:


Bro, I can't download anything here. What could be the problem

Thanks ma.

LagosismyHome:


Welldone for taking the time to compile transcripts

i must commend everyone for their tremendous efforts in bringing in these updates.
please i have an urgent question...between Abuja and Lagos embassy which is easier to get an f1 visa accepted?!!!!!!!!

gmelanino:
i must commend everyone for their tremendous efforts in bringing in these updates.
please i have an urgent question...between Abuja and Lagos embassy which is easier to get an f1 visa accepted?!!!!!!!!

It's all the same. Go with whichever one you can get an appointment at

gmelanino:
i must commend everyone for their tremendous efforts in bringing in these updates.
please i have an urgent question...between Abuja and Lagos embassy which is easier to get an f1 visa accepted?!!!!!!!!

As you can see, no one can outrightly answer that question as experiences are individualized and dependent on the position of the attending VO. Your work is to ensure your credibility such that no matter who you stand before, you can make your point.

gmelanino:
i must commend everyone for their tremendous efforts in bringing in these updates.
please i have an urgent question...between Abuja and Lagos embassy which is easier to get an f1 visa accepted?!!!!!!!!

None. Before it use to be Abuja but right now, it depend on you and the VO. You should be concern with where you will get appointment that will meet up with your resumption.

F1 visa denied.

Here is my transcript.

VO: Your documents please
Me: I passed it to him

vo: I need to verify your fingerprints, He did

vo: Where in the US are you going to.
me: I told him Prairie view a&m university texas

vo: Why prairie view
me: It an institution very good in engineering and the professors in the engineering dept are renowned and distinguished in the field og engineering. amd their career interests align well with my research goals.

vo: when dis u av ur undergraduate.
me: I answered

vo: when did you graduate
me: 2010

vo: why did you have to wait this long before u decided to ho for ur masters degree
me: i needed to practice as an engineer after mu undergraaduate education.

vo: are you married
me:no i am not

vo: any kids
me no i dont

vo: av u left nigeria before.
me: no i havnt.

that the end, then he passed me the documents and said i did not qualify for a visa

Pls kindly share the corrections and help on how to reapply nd prepare for the next appearance.

thanks all

yaaayyy!! Congratulations

codeline:
My F1 and F2 Visa approved today. Will be back for transcript

congratulations!! This will be my testimony too

solastar2:
Visa approved this morning at Lagos consulate. Thanks all especially @GracedG and my people on Acers WhatsApp. Transcript later

Please guys, what’s the latest update for dates in Lagos? Any luck?