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Need advice guys!!

Did my biometrics on the 23rd of July and got a non straightforward email on the 28th
Sent numerous paid emails and called 3 times but was told a decision hasn't been made on my application
Noticed a slight inconsistency on my application. My transcript was addressed to my agents office and not the school, although the school issued me cas with same transcript. My TB test also has the main address of my school, and not my actual study centre

Kindly advice me guys.. please ��. I'm exhausted, afraid, anxious and depressed. It's been over 3 weeks, PRIORITY SERVICE.

Oh nice, you got a non straightforward email too? How long did you have to wait? Because I have sent a paid mail and even called, but was told to wait and nothing more.

mike56:
Yes i did. I sent a paid mail. The next day my passport was ready for pick up.

This is the url to send a paid mail. Cost about 2pounds which is like 3 dollars.

https://ukvi.mysecurepay.co.uk/Details/ConfirmDetails

Hi everyone, anyone in my shoe at the moment?

Biometrics was 23rd July (PRIORITY)

Non straightforward email 26th July

No feedback till then.

Anyone can relate? Anyone gotten their visa after the non straightforward email? Anyone still waiting.

If you got yours, what did you have to do, kindly share with a brother please.

perisabc:
Hi Bro, Keep calm. It will end in praise.

Amen bro. Really hopeful

Okrikarepublik:
Calm down.
If every document was genuine , there Is no issue.
There must be an outcome.
No need to stress.
Been there....If you can stay off here do a while.
No tension yourself!

Thank you very much. I'll try

Hello Guys, so this is my issue. Please I'm so worried and need advice.

I did my biometrics on the 23rd of July (PRIORITY SERVICE)
my application was transfered to DMC on the 26th of July.
On the 28th of July, I received a non straightforward email. And I haven't heard back since then.
I sent my paid first email on the 30th and the second on the 2nd of August (yesterday) but haven't gotten any response. I have also tried to call the numbers but haven't been able to reach them.

MY APPLICATION PROCESS:
I uploaded 4 bank statements, one of which is a dollar account and all combined largely surpasses the amount I need to proof
I have had 3 US student visa refusals (back to back between Nov, December 2019 to March 2020. Note: the last two refusals were from reapplication from from first.
I have one Canadian visa refusal.
All the refusals were declared.
I also uploaded two of the US visa rejection letters, and for the last one the Canadian refusal, I wrote a letter informing that I misplaced the letters. But all the refusals were declared.

I uploaded an affidavit clarifying the disparity with my date of birth on m waec result and my passport.
I uploaded all other documents, transcripts, bsc cert, passport data page as well as pages of previous visas, tuberculosis test, cas and application checklist.

I really believed my application would be straightforward as I believed I didn't give room for questioning. I was really broken when I saw that email and haven't had so much peace till now.


I need advice guys, I'm running out of my mind. Anyone who has had to deal with can share the process. I'm hopeful still but it is frustrating.

HerMoney:
I am so sorry. I understand how you feel. I was denied twice too for Spring admission. I have already notified the school and inquired about the deferral process. I've also been denied a Canadian Study Visa but I'm not sure what impact that has because I've read an approved transcript here after 2 canadian denials. Others can read and let you know how to improve your answers on your next interview all I can say is don't give up hope. You are not alone.

Thank you so much. No I'm not giving up and you shouldn't too. I'll just wait for the school to respond, then I'll apply again and book an interview

Second interview.. visa application refused.
My school resumes on the 15th of january.
Going to university of Illinois

Visa interview went like this:

VO: pass me your passport and i20 please
VO: do you work?
Me: mentioned where I work
VO: how did you come about this school?
Me: a seminar organised at the law school and one of the guest was an alumi. After the seminar, I had the chance to speak to him about my future academic plans and he referred the Illinois. I went further tho search on LSAC and usnews.com
VO: who will be sponsoring you?
Me: my Firm's managing partner, he is a senior advocate of nigeria. My uncle is also sponsoring.
VO: starts typing.....

Me: I was here previously on the 1st of November and the interviewer asked if I made any commitment to the school. I didn't then but now I was able to pay a seat deposit and sign an apartment lease.

VO: have you ever been applied for a visa to canada?
Me: yes I have. 6 years ago back when i was in the university
VO: what happened?
Me: it was refused.
VO. I have reviewed your application and you do not meet the requirements. Hands me the green slip

I feel so heartbroken.
Please I'll appreciate suggestions.
Obviously I can't make it this spring.

Right bro.. thanks so much

Sefa2018:
So basically the 40,000$ deficit is mostly living expenses. Good luck on your next interview. You will be fine.

True.. thanks much bro.. I just need to know how to put it all together to the VO

LagosismyHome:
You dont need bank statement for sponsorship.....

Hence if you see the Vo was more focused on the balance so you need bank statement for the deficit . In this case 40k is left even after scholarship based on your transcript .... so what I am saying how will you cover that 40k ? . If it's out of your pocket or a loan just be sure you done your research on it been a wise decision

I am not collecting any loan. I got a scholarship. A scholarship I mean not a loan.
Also, I had a sponsorship letter from the organisation, I used that to apply for my i20. I just didn't have the bank statement at the time of the interview

LagosismyHome:
I trust you have done proper research before wanting to spend 40k on loan and out of pocket.... a masters in law is very different from your ability to practise as a lawyer in the USA.

If you are happy to spend that money and progress back in Nigeria then great. But if u want to take a loan with the plan to be able to quickly pay it off after graduation working as a lawyer then please do your full research well.

Interview subjective so I cant really give you much feedback .other than try again and hope for the best . I wont recommend a significant change in your finances as that will bring a red flag ie sudden loan or sponsorship

Same company I used in applying for my i20. I just didnt have their bank statement at the time i was applying for the Visa. I thought the sponsorship letter was enough..

About my tuition. Sure the dean told me I have right over how I want my scholarship grant to be utilised and I want it strictly for my tuition.

University of Illinois although not top 10, is a well recognised school and the first VO acknowledged that

Sefa2018:
Do you have means to pay for the fees if given the visa?, cos it seems you struggling with funds. Trump is not smiling here. You will hate yourself if you fall out of status for non-payment of fees.

Secondly, Law is not that big in the States these days unless u go to the top 10. Many unemployed lawyers in the US now. U can google it.

Back to your question. Coming up with a company account in support of your application within few days does not sound convincing. However, embassy is sometimes/mostly about LUCK so cant advice you shouldnt proceed with it.

Looking forward to responses

Hello guys..
So a few days back, I posted that I was denied my F-1 student visa this morning at the Abuja consulate. 
A recap of my Interview went like this:
VO: can I have your passport and I20
Me: passed it on
VO: why Illinois?
Me: still talking when vo cuts 
VO: you're going for your masters in law?
Me: yes
VO: you have a degree in law?
Me: yes I do
VO: are you a practicing lawyer?
Me: yes I am
VO: did you apply to other schools? 
Me: yes I did. Was naming them when he cuts me...
VO: this program at Illinois is quite expensive, I see you were given a scholarship. You still will be needing approximately $40,000. Can I see bank statements..
Me: I give him my uncle's bank statement. Also supplements with mine.
VO: what does your uncle do?
Me: he is a contractor, deals in supply and sale of industrial and agricultural equipments/ building materials 
VO: cuts in.... does he have children?
Me: yes he does, 3 daughters.
VO: how old are they?
Me: first is 36, second a few years younger, I'm not sure. Last is around my age.
VO: where do they live?
Me: first lives in Sweden, second lives in south africa and the last lives here.
VO: have they ever travelled to the US?
Me: I can't say..
VO: did you pay any money to the school?
Me: no I haven't
VO: ... types for a while, passes my passport and a green sleep. I can't issue you a visa at this time. Try again.

I'm still shocked, I don't know how to feel. I don't feel bad but I don't feel good either.
I have paid another visa fee. Hoping to apply again and secure another date before school resumes in January.

I was admitted into all four schools I applied to.
University of Illinois, university of San Diego, Arizona state university, st. Mary's university.
Illinois gave me $35,000 scholarship, San Diego gave me $10,000 scholarship. 
Uncle had a closing balance of almost 10,000,000 and a good cash inflow. 
Hoping to get another interview date in two weeks. I need advice guys

I must appreciate everyone that contributed and shared their opinion.
After reflecting, although I wasnt told the reason for the denial, I was able to deduce that the VO was willing to give me the visa but obviously couldn't as the bank statement shown didnt meet up with the remaining funding requirement.. and this was the the reason for my denial. FUNDING!

MY FINDINGS AND NEW CHANGES::
1. I have approached a company willing to offer sponsorship . A sponsorship letter and bank statement to evidence that. Having about N40,000,000 to N50,000,000.
3. Will still carry the old bank statement along with me.
2. I contacted the school and paid a seat deposit and also made application for housing which was accepted. The dean also adviced me to register all my courses before going back for the interview. This is to address the last question raised by the VO.

Now I will appreciate advice from everyone before going back again. I am so scared. School begins in January. I know I may not have time again but I just dont want to rush. I need to know how I can brace myself back up, the best way to put forward this changes to the VO this time in a way that is convincing enough.

Guys please help a brother with suggestions...

True. But considering that I'm going for the spring session which starts in january.. time is of essence. I'm looking at calling the school to see if I can make a deposit or something

Pefuele:
Oh ! Okay. U need to anticipate questions.If you are going this spring and you have changed sponsors in less than one or two months it can mean desperation.It can be a red flag.
If you were asked what has changed since your last Interview...be careful! Just be well prepared.
Also know the details of the organization.I guess the next VO will ask more questions on sponsor so be more prepared on it. Infact,know the number of employees in the company,what they do,their financial outlay....

Thank you so much... yea I'll put that into consideration.. the sponsor was always there. I just didn't have the opportunity to let the VO know as he was in such a hurry. And I actually didn't have bank statements just a sponsorship letter

Pefuele:
Oh ! Okay. U need to anticipate questions.If you are going this spring and you have changed sponsors in less than one or two months it can mean desperation.It can be a red flag.
If you were asked what has changed since your last Interview...be careful! Just be well prepared.
Also know the details of the organization.I guess the next VO will ask more questions on sponsor so be more prepared on it. Infact,know the number of employees in the company,what they do,their financial outlay....

I've always had an organisation sponsoring me on my i20. I just didn't have a bank statement to show for it

Pefuele:
You want to change sponsor from your uncle to an organization?If yes,be prepared for why change in sponsor? You can be lucky to get a VO that will over-look that since it is all about discretion. But you just need to be more prepared next time...

I think I will just request a bank statement from the organisation that offered to assist me initially. All I was given was sponsorship letter. Then I'll go back and try again. The issue I had was funding..

Pefuele:
Look,if you had taken loans from prodigy or Mpower it is better off.The school is well ranked.

You could have answered to pay $40k is huge but it is worth it considering the school is ranked in top 50 nationally. He knows the ROI of such investment will be great following the fact that he has been investing in my education since high school.He knows the value of quality education.

Yea it is.. I just need to get my funding right... i wish i had an idea

Pefuele:
Oh! is it UIUC? If it is UIUC then the $40k definitely worth it if your uncle has the means. It will be a money well spent in a school ranked top 50 nationally.

Yes I think so. I'm just reflecting and realising now. He was convinced about the school. But he was satisfied with my funding. Plus my i20 indicated "ORGANISATION/FAMILY FUNDS" so funding was incomplete I guess.

I'm going to university of Illinois College of law

Pefuele:
If you say this:

How many children does your uncle have?

Three. All of them are fully settled and doing well.

Where are they? If you mentioned countries like Aussie,Germany, Switzerland....it looks great.

I really dnt know their profile. You are probably saying the right thing...

All these question is to know how close you are to your uncle and how many people is he still feeding.The VO probably checked the balance in the account.

Which school are you going to in Illinois?

Any idea what I can do?

Pefuele:
You had good scholarships but your response and your uncle Balance is the issue.

A deficit of $40k is around N15m(approx).The US embassy uses the rate of N370 to a Naira and the account balance is N10m.From your response seems your uncle has lots of responsibilities...

True. I just need to figure out how to make it right

LagosismyHome:
$40k balance is a lot oooo. Especially if it not a parent that is your sponsor . A Vo will think the chances of you becoming out of status is higher because for an uncle to bring 40K (14 million) is no joke . All the best in your next interview, hopefully you get a VO that will favor you

I'm short of about $10,000

Americanpizza:
How much is your deficit?



quote author=riogrannde post=83655733]Hello guys.. please I need advice..
I was denied my F-1 student visa this morning at the Abuja consulate.
Interview went like this:
VO: can I have your passport and I20
Me: passed it on
VO: why Illinois?
Me: still talking when vo cuts
VO: you're going for your masters in law?
Me: yes
VO: you have a degree in law?
Me: yes I do
VO: are you a practicing lawyer?
Me: yes I am
VO: did you apply to other schools?
Me: yes I did. Was naming them when he cuts me...
VO: this program at Illinois is quite expensive, I see you were given a scholarship. You still will be needing approximately $40,000. Can I see bank statements..
Me: I give him my uncle's bank statement. Also supplements with mine.
VO: what does your uncle do?
Me: he is a contractor, deals in supply and sale of industrial and agricultural equipments/ building materials
VO: cuts in.... does he have children?
Me: yes he does, 3 daughters.
VO: how old are they?
Me: first is 36, second a few years younger, I'm not sure. Last is around my age.
VO: where do they live?
Me: first lives in Sweden, second lives in south africa and the last lives here.
VO: have they ever travelled to the US?
Me: I can't say..
VO: did you pay any money to the school?
Me: no I haven't
VO: ... types for a while, passes my passport and a green sleep. I can't issue you a visa at this time. Try again.

I'm still shocked, I don't know how to feel. I don't feel bad but I don't feel good either.
I have paid another visa fee. Hoping to apply again and secure another date before school resumes in January.

I was admitted into all four schools I applied to.
University of Illinois, university of San Diego, Arizona state university, st. Mary's university.
Illinois gave me $35,000 scholarship, San Diego gave me $10,000 scholarship.
Uncle had a closing balance of almost 10,000,000 and a good cash inflow.
I don't know where I went wrong. He didn't tell. All two F-1 applicants before me were denied.

Hoping to get another interview date in two weeks. I need advice guys

It's all luck from what I experienced. Just luck

Hello guys.. please I need advice..
I was denied my F-1 student visa this morning at the Abuja consulate.
Interview went like this:
VO: can I have your passport and I20
Me: passed it on
VO: why Illinois?
Me: still talking when vo cuts
VO: you're going for your masters in law?
Me: yes
VO: you have a degree in law?
Me: yes I do
VO: are you a practicing lawyer?
Me: yes I am
VO: did you apply to other schools?
Me: yes I did. Was naming them when he cuts me...
VO: this program at Illinois is quite expensive, I see you were given a scholarship. You still will be needing approximately $40,000. Can I see bank statements..
Me: I give him my uncle's bank statement. Also supplements with mine.
VO: what does your uncle do?
Me: he is a contractor, deals in supply and sale of industrial and agricultural equipments/ building materials
VO: cuts in.... does he have children?
Me: yes he does, 3 daughters.
VO: how old are they?
Me: first is 36, second a few years younger, I'm not sure. Last is around my age.
VO: where do they live?
Me: first lives in Sweden, second lives in south africa and the last lives here.
VO: have they ever travelled to the US?
Me: I can't say..
VO: did you pay any money to the school?
Me: no I haven't
VO: ... types for a while, passes my passport and a green sleep. I can't issue you a visa at this time. Try again.

I'm still shocked, I don't know how to feel. I don't feel bad but I don't feel good either.
I have paid another visa fee. Hoping to apply again and secure another date before school resumes in January.

I was admitted into all four schools I applied to.
University of Illinois, university of San Diego, Arizona state university, st. Mary's university.
Illinois gave me $35,000 scholarship, San Diego gave me $10,000 scholarship.
Uncle had a closing balance of almost 10,000,000 and a good cash inflow.
I don't know where I went wrong. He didn't tell. All two F-1 applicants before me were denied.

Hoping to get another interview date in two weeks. I need advice guys

finally (today) i am able to track the items i sent to Canada via NIPOST on the 15th of august. i noticed something weird though. I uploaded a picture of the tracking page.

the items were sent as documents instead of what i actually sent ( clothes, toiletries, omega h3 bio capsules and powdered milk).

it was meant to be a REGISTERED MAIL but on the mail class area, what i am seeing is different

MAIL CLASS: LETTERS (LC/AO).

it also shows the items arrived at the OFFICE OF EXCHANGE office of exchange on the 17th of AUGUST.

Last Event Detail: INSERT ITEM INTO BAG

finally (today) i am able to track the items i sent to Canada via NIPOST on the 15th of august. i noticed something weird though. I uploaded a picture of the tracking page.

the items were sent as documents instead of what i actually sent ( clothes, toiletries, omega h3 bio capsules and powdered milk).

it was meant to be a REGISTERED MAIL but on the mail class area, what i am seeing is different

MAIL CLASS: LETTERS (LC/AO).

it also shows the items arrived at the OFFICE OF EXCHANGE office of exchange on the 17th of AUGUST.

Last Event Detail: INSERT ITEM INTO BAG

finally (today) i am able to track the items i sent to Canada via NIPOST on the 15th of august. i noticed something weird though. I uploaded a picture of the tracking page.

the items were sent as documents instead of what i actually sent ( clothes, toiletries, omega h3 bio capsules and powdered milk).

it was meant to be a REGISTERED MAIL but on the mail class area, what i am seeing is different

MAIL CLASS: LETTERS (LC/AO).

it also shows the items arrived at the OFFICE OF EXCHANGE office of exchange on the 17th of AUGUST.

Last Event Detail: INSERT ITEM INTO BAG

Frenchfriez:
Brother you need not fret, when you use a registered mail, it is often shipped by sea. Thus you wouldn't be able to keep a tab on it and it would take upward of 2wks to deliver.
I recently sent a package to Canada but I used the EMS service and it took about 10days to be delivered to the specified address (spent 5days at the canadian immigration office alone).
So relax, it would get there " in the fullness of time"

.
Like for real? How come the carrier from the tracking site showed lagos air. I suspected it was shipped just like you said. This is so frustrating. Anyway, once beaten, twice shy.

Frenchfriez:
Why do I find it somehow in you saying 'he went for cheap', you could have been more reassuring than throwing it at him .
I'm pretty sure that when the goods were weighed, he'd be paying in excess of 50k which I believe would have been more than the cost of their initial procurement. 50k isnt cheap ooo.
Mehn, such a price can weak person abeg.

It wouldn't have been about the price actually. The reciever insisted i send it via registered mail so i did. Now both of us are getting frustrated.