Malone122:
hello trust you doing good please I have a quick question
The part where one is asked have you been denied a us visa before and you click yes
It then opens a box that says explain
Is one meant to explain the reason he thinks he was denied or just that he was denied based on 214b ??

You can just state that you were denied under section 214b

dayviheed91:
V.O: Good morning
Me: Good morning sir.
V.O: why are you going to the United state?
Me; to obtain my bachelor's degree in biological science.
V.O: good, which university?
Me: I'm going to Tennessee technological university.
V.O who is sponsoring you?
Me: I'm been sponsored by employment, after I finished secondary school i have been eorking with them.
V:O he ask red what year you left secondary school.
Me; 2015.
V.O: he checked my i20 he saw family funds in my i20. But you said your sponsor are your employer what happened. That's how my muttering started o.

V.O he handed me the green slips. Which indicate no strong ties and what have said previously. What is your take in these. Should I ask the school to send new I20 indicating my employers name and I should reapply for new date since my school is resuming by August. Pls suggestions and advice pls

That's what went wrong.
Did you use family sponsor to get your i-20? why didn't you use them for your interview?

bran1:
Pls I really need help nairalanders


quote author=bran1 post=101548005]Please I have been trying to fill the D's 160 form to enablee book appointment for a US visiting visa but the form part where you key in information is nothing working. What should I do. Pls someone should help suggest a way out or advice.

Did you check the 'I agree' box above the 'Application Information'?

Nicerazor:
Pls help!!!
I want to fill this part for my business. I own a security consulting firm and I want to fill this column for business certification like CAC but I couldn’t enter anything coz of the notification. If I click RETURN TO REVIEW it won’t let me fill and if I chose NO CONTINUE TO FORM it will direct my to my previous work experience and I won’t see this column of business certificates/degrees again.
Does this matter if I don’t fill the business certificate part?

I think if it directs you to your previous work experience, you can keep clicking next and you will get to this part eventually.

Nicerazor:

While going to the embassy do I go with CAC registration, Company profile as proofs to the VO?

It probably won't matter but go with it.

Slamteeay4:
Pls advice me nairalanders.
I meet a Facebook white woman who talked about her scammed experience for me. How she fell in love and later got dupped.
We became friend and the woman developed interest in me. I swear to Almighty God this woman develop interest in me with the help of nothing else than my music career and prayer .not jazz or anything of such.
Now the woman wanted to help me get out of Nigeria, she is ready to pay for my visa and flight ticket. But I don't have any qualified document I could as am just a ssce holder. Pls I need advice.

The k1 visa thread here https://www.nairaland.com/4800968/usa-fiancee-k1-visa-thread/161 will help you

KemLaughs:
Remember this? So much to say but in all God is the greatest! I was denied in January at the Lagos consulate. The story is long but the summary is that this thread has been a massive blessing. There are several people I need to thank very specially. Transcript, Appreciation post and story loading!

Congrats. KemLaughed at the end

adurajoseph:
Hello guys, i went for my interview yesterday and got rejected. Will post transcript soon. But for some background.

I am applying to the for masters in information systems and specializing in business analytics. No funding 43,000 sponsored by my mother with a surplus of this available balance in her account. I have a good travel history. Been to USA 2x as an adult, and travelled to over 7 countries, 4 outside africa, never stayed more than a month, schooled in Ghana, mom has always been sponsoring me. And owns her business.

When i went for the intervew,
the VO asked if i have a relative there
I honestly told him yes, because i have visited him during my first travel there.

He went as a student there and during his opt he got married and has a kid. And only visited nigeria twice for the wedding and to see the family. And he works with Tesla.

Surprisingly the VO was really drilling me why he didn't return after his studies, and that "if he didn't return what is the assurance i would?", I was honestly nervous at this point because i didnt expect that type of question.

He also drilled about financing the masters which i feel my mother can and will pay as she sponsored my sister to also do her masters in canada with no issues and my mother has enough savings to sponsor me for a year.

I was told i didnt qualify and was given a yellow paper stating the reason. Which talked about ties to return but when he told me i didn't qualify i believe i heard for financial reasons.

To be honest i got really nervous when he started really probing about my brother even tho he is there LEGALLY. What do you guys feel?

I want to reapply because i feel i can defend my reasons, what do you guys feel? Any advice?

Interviews are really subjective most of the time. Another VO may not even ask about your brother while another may look as the fact that your brother successfully completed his studies and is in good standing as a good thing.
You have a very good profile. Yeah, you should reapply.

Malone122:
CC TWoods , Stevenssen and every other knowledgeable sir/ma Please while filling my ds160 I have been holding the same employment since 2017 till date
I am at the point of present employment which I imputed my present employment start date as 2017

The other page takes me to previous employment if I am correct my answer should be “no” since I haven’t changed my employer since 2017 right ??

If that's the only employment you've had since 2016, then you are correct.

joesa:
Visa denied in Lagos Today
Please scrutinize

First time, First denial
COA: $24k

VO: Good day, please pass your document: I passed it on

VO: So you're going to Liberty University for a Masters in Psychology:
Me: Yes

VO: How did you know about the school

Me: Through a colleague at work: I work for a big organization and my work is computer science related:

VO: How does this course fit into what you're doing
Me: To be honest, I couldn't defend it so well

VO: He reiterated: You're doing computer science-related work at bleep, how Psychology
Me: My answer didn't seem clear and cogent to him

VO: How many schools did you apply to
Me: 2

VO: Were you accepted?
Me: yes

Now, this school gave me admission in Computer science. I chose Psychology because the admission came out first.

VO: Who is sponsoring the trip
Me: My Brother

VO: What does he do
Me: He works as a manager for an Oil serving company in Norway

VO: How much does he earn
Me: about $4k

VO: Typing..... I am sorry, you do not qualify for a visa at this time

Planing on going again with my Computer science admission and more compelling answers

Please advise

1. You are working in Computer Science and going for a Masters in Psychology. Why do you need the degree? Your current job and the degree you are going for couldn't be more different. Put yourself in the VO's shoes, how would you react to this?
Also, it is never good to volunteer unnecessary information at your interview. There was really no need to mention that your work is Computer Science related, It all started going downhill from there. Why not just say "Through a colleague at work" ?

2. You applied for 2 very unrelated courses. I wonder why. If you are going for a grad degree, make sure you studied something related in your undergrad and that you are also working in a related field where that degree will actually be helpful to you. If you studied something unrelated in undergrad then it is still okay as long as you are working in a field related closely to the degree you are going for.

You need to restrategize and prepare better.

Celoexpress:
What profile do we update this on after updating something on the ds160 please?

Also, after trying this system you suggested, does anything change on the new ds 160 that I need to update on my profile?

Lastly, what would I change on my appointment page?

Please advise.

Sure. The new ds 160 is a new one that will be created from the original, you can make any change you want once you create it.

Change the ds 160 on your appointment to the new one.

tiptoe1:


After doing all this, how will he fill in the new school sevis ID in the appointment page? you know they request for the school's sevis ID from the beginning and once you've secured an appointment date, you can't edit that sevis ID part again, it goes off completely

This is true. I remember but uncleayo was sounding so sure so I thought the process might have changed.
I have edited my previous post

area74:
Good afternoon.

Please how can I effect a change or delete an already submitted DS-160 form. I just received a better offer in another school and wish to take that to the embassy.

Please note that the SEVIS and the visa fees have been paid and appointment has been secured at the embassy.

I will appreciate contributions from everyone.

Cc: Twoods
Walsprings
All the seniors

First of all get your i-20 from the new school. Then,

For your ds-160 :
Retrieve your old ds-160 form, it'll tell you that this form has been submitted and ask if you want to view the confirmation page or create new one from it, select the later option. A new one will be created with many details from the old one and only very few key information that you have to refill. You can as well make changes anywhere on the new one if you want.
Make sure you write the new number out and update it on your profile.
ps : you can update your ds-160 on your profile as long as it's more than 72 hours to your interview.

For your Sevis fee : go to fmjfee dot com . Check your i901 status, then from there you'll see an option to transfer to a new school.

Also remember to update the necessary details on your visa appointment profile.

EDIT : I don't actually know if you can update those details on your profile.
I remember trying to change my zip code to a new school after booking appointment and I couldn't. Thankfully it didn't affect my visa interview.
But yours are bigger and more important details, so it might be different in your case. Not certain.

Malone122:

Please let me break this question down if it’s the same thing
I have scheduled an appointment which I didn’t like then I have also rescheduled making it my second time
Can I apply for an emergency request and if granted won’t I have to cancel the rescheduled appointment to select a date

Note that I have rescheduled once which means if I cancel that’s another MRV fee
Or can I ?

librangyps:


Someone help us o

If your emergency request is granted, it won't matter if you have rescheduled or not. You'll be able to log in and select a date from the ones available for emergency appointments

olaracheal:
Good evening everyone,

Please can apply for an expedited appointment after a rescheduled appointment?

Have you applied for an expedited appointment before with the current visa fee? If not, then you can.

Malone122:
hello sir I have a quick question someone who applied to Canadian schools and USA schools in total making 12/13 schools when asked how many schools did you apply too
Is it advisable to say the 13 schools both in Canada or USA or just mention the ones in USA

It's really up to you.
But my advice would be to include the Canadian schools cos it will show you are not just looking to go to the US.
Also, the more schools you apply to, the better your profile sounds.

shams040:
Dear All,

Please can 1 apply for Canada student visa and US visa at thesame time. I have got full PhD in both places and will like to go with my wife. I know it is easy to get US visa while Canada is a bit tough and time-consuming.

Please I need your advice.

EffectEn:
I don't know how possible it is to apply for both. From my previous gathering, the Canadian process requires you submit your documents (including passport) for a period of time - sometimes stretching up to 3 months. This is May already, if you apply today and your passport is kept for two months, that may affect your US intentions.



All the best

You only submit your passport if you go through the paper route. If you apply online, you don't have to submit your passport.
He can apply for both.

KemLaughs:
Please how does one answer the questions 'Why Abuja Embassy'?

The simple response is : "That's where I saw dates available"

UZAD:
Good day Bro,

Please help me with schools still accepting application for Phd programs with no Wes equivalence requirement.

I don't know is these schools are still accepting applications but they don't require Wes

Stevenssen:
Schools that do not require WES or any evaluation.



These schools do not require any evaluation from you. The first 14 schools here, I am sure they will let you apply with your unofficial transcript then send the official one later. For the rest, some may let you apply with your unofficial transcript while some will need the official one during your application (You can verify from their website). Information is correct as at December 2020.

Wichita State University.
University of South Carolina.
University of North Carolina, Charlotte.
TAMUK.
University of Minnesota, Duluth.
Western Illinois University.
University of Central Missouri.
University of Missouri, St Louis.
Georgia State University.
University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth.
Auburn University of Montgomery.
University of Memphis(Computer Science dept.)
University of South Dakota.
East Tennessee State University.

North Dakota State University.
University of Vermont.
Cleveland State University.
Western Washington University.
University of Central Florida.
Bowling Green State University.
Old Dominion University.
University of Houston, Clear Lake.
Central Michigan University.
University of Hawaii, Manoa.
Jacksonville State University.
Southern Illinois University.
University of Detroit, Mercy.
Western Oregon University.
California State University, Sacramento.
California State University, Fresno.
California State University, Ponoma.
University of California, Merced.
Clark University.
Western Kentucky University.
Louisiana Tech University.
University of Northern Colorado.
Utah Valley University.
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.
Illinois State University.
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire.
Arkansas State University.
Southern A & M University.
Eastern Illinois University.
Indiana State University.
Georgia College and State University.
Youngstown State University.
Montana State University
Marshall University
Humboldt State University.

There are a lot more but this is what I have.
Even with all these, I would advise you to evaluate your transcript if you have the time and resources, your options will be endless! But if you don't, then fine. That is what this list is for.
Hope it helps someone
All the best!

excellenttech:
Current available dates for Abuja starts from September 3rd, 2021 and no dates for Lagos. Please do we have any idea (from experience) if better dates are still going to show for both posts or should we expect it to continue into the future?

Dates will most definitely show up. We are still in April.
This virus situation was worse ending of last year for us that went for interview for spring 2021 and most people were still able to get dates and visa.

Last year, embassies did not even know how to reopen safely. Now it's a whole lot better. The embassy is talking about going back to normal operations. So if you don't have a good date yet, I say don't panic about it. We were able to get through months ago when things were worse.

VictorUSA:
If I hold a bachelor`s degree in Law, can I use that to study Law (obtain J D) in any of the Ivies (particularly Harvard) ? Pls gurus in the house help me. Thanks!

why did you put Obama's pic?

Slim4Rehani:


I chose Lagos in my ds-160 and my interview is in Abuja. Hope this is not an issue or I should cancel Abuja and choose Lagos

Why not create a new ds form and choose Abuja?
And after that, update your cgi profile with the new ds number

urchdiya:
Hello guys, what’s the current available date for Abuja?

And I need an advice. I want to cancel my Lagos appointment for the first time. Fill in another ds-160 form selecting Abuja. Then use my new ds160 reference to book again for Abuja. Hope this is not an issue? And secondly my visa fee would still be valid since I haven’t canceled before?

Slim4Rehani:




Please someone should answer this

No it's not an issue

dunsinunchained:
Hi guys.
Just received my i20 digitally.

Pls what are the next steps I need to take and in what order.

Ive been reading bout Pay visa fee, Fill in your DS form, Pay sevis fee, Prepare for interview.

My program start date is 23 AUGUST 2021

Thanks in advance

see this post. And yes, you can pay your sevis anytime but it must be done before 72 hours to your interview

drjustice17:
Good day all. My friend have received his i20 and sevi fee paid. He want to fill the DS 160 for interview. Pls he want to know if he can fill the DS160 before paying for visa fee or for him to pay first before, filling the form. Thanks waiting for reply.

Stevenssen:
It doesn't really matter. He can do either first. He can pay the visa fee, book an appointment and fill his ds form later. The important thing to know is that you must complete the form, submit it and put the form number on your cgi appointment page and you should do these before 72 hours to your interview

Jherry93:
Can one use the exact copy of the bank statement one submitted to a school also at the embassy? Given the month difference or one has to print out an updated copy...

Thanks in advance for your reply

obajoey:


Someone should pls answer this.

You can. It's fine to do so. It's always advisable to use a statement as recent as you can get. 1-2 weeks old is perfect but there's nothing wrong with a month old statement too.

philip2014:
Is it too early to start applying for fall 2022

You mean applying to the schools? Yes it's too early. Schools won't even be accepting fall 2022 applications now. What you can do if you haven't is prepare ahead of time. Write exams, send transcript to Wes (if you are evaluating), start mailing GCs about funding and professors about RA. Get your references ready so that recommendation letters won't be a problem when the time comes.
Then around September, you can start applying to the schools.

Heyjessay:


Do you have a source for this? maybe on their website or something, because I called their help desk yesterday and what they told me is that everyone gets only 1 emergency appointment request.

Some people get one, some get two. I don't know why that happens but if you are lucky, you might get two chances at it.

Heyjessay:
Hello everyone,

First time here and I'm having a bit of an issue with my visa appointment date. I have all the required documents, the start date on my I20 is for August ending (this year) and I picked the closest available date which was for January 2022.... Ha!

I went through their website and the only solution is to book an emergency appointment (which I do not qualify for because it is not within 60 days of my program start date), and I do not want to wait until June ending to book emergency appointment, because it might be harder to get it then and I also want to start making travel arrangements now, because if I wait, my accommodation and flight ticket would be more expensive.

Any advice?

I am also 100% certain that new dates will come up soon so don't worry about it. Most applicants for Fall will start going for their interviews by next month ending

omofolajomi:
Good Afternoon Everyone,

I trust we all are having a good day

Please i need help, i just went through my 2 letters of rejection i have with me and i discovered i have only had same issues: we find you eligible under section 214b. Which is strong home ties.
I am trying to apply again, i dont know how to actually prove to the VO that i am going to return and i have a home tie.
Please any one that can suggest what to do so as to prove this to the VO.
I really want to get it right this time
I will appreciate all the contribution i can possibly get.
Thanks

In addition to what the person above said, note that 'ineligible under section 214b' is a generic refusal reason given to almost everyone. So even if you go to the embassy and keep mute during your entire interview, you'll still get the 'home ties' rejection reason.

Prepare well for your next interview, hope for the best. On the day you'll be approved, the VO might not even ask you a single question about your home ties.

All the best.

ChinmaRoxy:
Good afternoon everyone. I am having difficulty filling DS -160 form. Since morning I have been trying to complete the form but it keeps timing me up within seconds. When I click on retrieve application, it doesn't take me to the application page. This is quite frustrating!! Please, what should I do?

Again, I received my 1-20 yesterday but no information on my spouse even though I indicated that I am traveling with him. Do I need to write to school to send 1-20 for F2 visa? Please, I need urgent responses. Thanks!!!!

Try changing sim cards. I think this problem occurs often on one of these : Mtn or Airtel. If you're using Mtn, switch to Airtel and vise versa.

If none of that works, download a vpn app from your app store. Look for any free vpn, there are lots. Launch the VPN and set it to a country eg US or UK or Germany.

Go back to your ds form. If the first step doesn't work for you, the second step will easily solve the problem.

All the best.

FutureSenator:


While struggling to learn how to ride a bike one night, a young policewoman patrolling the neighbourhood in her SUV stopped by, and for about 40minutes, started teaching me how to ride. Good Lord! She held the bike and guided me till I got moving. Even showed me where I can get great bicycles for cheap prices. Never in Nigeria..

Nice experience.
Truly never in Nigeria

UgwuanyiM:
Hi guys
Please is 4.37/5.0 equivalent to 3.50/4.0 ?

use WES unofficial from their site

LeviAckerman:

Lmao how

It happens. WES takes many factors into consideration. They just don't do maths over the whole GPA and convert from 5 to 4.

kams19:


Bro. 3.1/5 GPA I think will be less than 2.5 when calculated using 4.0 GPA

Not always. Some 3.1 will still come out as above 3