Firstly, the 6 months validity counts only if you are not presently inside the US. You're already inside the US, there's no problem with that.

Secondly, as long as you're a student, you're in status then your visa can expire once you are not leaving the US. If you travel out of the US, you will need to renew your visa before entering again. The only thing that needs not to expire is your passport. You don't need to travel to Nigeria before you can renew your passport. Many of us here renewed our passports in Washington or New York, which ever one that is closer to you. When your passport is about a month to expire, go online to search for Nigerian passport renewal in the US, fill a form, pay the fee, pick either Nigerian embassy in Washington or New York, get a date and go for capturing in just a day. Your passport will be sent to the mail address you choose while filling your form


Hello everyone

I am in the US with an F1 visa and my passport expires October 2023. I would want someone to explain this 6 months validity for passport renewal. My visa expires May 2023 next year and I am still considered to be in status as far as I don't leave the US beyond that date or else I need to renew my visa

And the 6 months validity of my passport ends after April next year. Can I renew visa beyond April next year or I need to renew my passport first before renewing the Visa ?[/quote]

Hi,

How long does it take to get emergency approval for F2 applicants?

Hi,

Can F2 applicants apply for emergency?

Hi nairalanders,

Please, I need someone to tell me a cheap hotel very close to Lagos US embassy where one can lodge.

I will be more grateful if someone who previously lodged in the hotel recently can avail me the price of the hotel, closeness to the US embassy & his experience.

Thanks

Pls kindly share with omotayolola@yahoo.com

SonugaMike:
Hi, good day.

Could you please share the materials with me as well. Kindly forward to sonugamike@gmail.com.

Thank you!

HaywhyUnusual:
Hi, please someone should add me to a Lagos visa date search group..
09156477768

Please, I need a link to join Lagos search date as well, my email is oluomo2d@yahoo.com.

Please add me

F1 SEVIS number will be there, as you continue, you will still see a column where you will put F2 SEVIS number.

Tskillz:
Hi guyz, I want to create my profile and book an appointment for F2 visa but I am a bit confused with the following;

STUDENT AND EXCHANGE VISITOR PROGRAM DETAILS
SEVIS Number
University Name:
University Zip Code:
Principle Applicants Name:
Principle Applicants Visa Status:

My question is which SEVIS number should be entered ? Main applicant (F2) or principal applicant (F1)

Thank you

I am currently studying there. Contact me on oluomo2d@yahoo.com.

Loorlaa:
Anyone going to University of Kansas, Lawrence this fall?

Please guys, I need your assistance in adding me to a WhatsApp group for getting an earlier date in Lagos for my F2 dependents. I initially scheduled December, 2022 for them but I wish to reschedule it to July or August or September, 2022.

Your timely response will highly be appreciated.

My email is oluomo2d@yahoo.com.


Thank you

Book your flight with wakanow, even with your naira account. They are very efficient

Hemstone:
Please has anyone ever booked a flight ticket using Quickteller? That is what I intend to do and I want to be sure it is okay. Thanks

Just pick Employer in US

researcher108:
Good evening house,

Please I would like to ask; who would you select as the person paying for your trip on the DS-160 when you have full funding?

Pleaseeee I’ll appreciate an urgent response as I’m currently filling my DS-160 now. Thank you

Try to fill another DS 160 if your interview is still beyond three days from now. Then, pick "EMPLOYER IN US" as person paying for your trip since you have fully funded program through GA.

Note: The VO didn't ask who is sponsoring me, he saw everything on the system and checked my I-20 and was satisfied.


Congratulations to you... Please what is the effect of putting self as the person paying for the trip?
N.B: A fully funded scholarship with teaching assistant job [/quote]

My Transcript

Date: 23-06-2021
Venue: Lagos Consulate
Funding: Fully funded with surplus of $3K
GRE: Nill
TOEFL/IELTS: Nill
Number of attempts: 1st and only
Status: APPROVED

I initially scheduled my interview for Monday 14/06/2021, the Federal government declared holiday and the embassy rescheduled me to Friday, 18/06/2021. I got to Lagos on Thursday evening, I was already in my hotel room when the US embassy message came in around 8:30pm that my interview has been rescheduled again to Wednesday, 23/06/2021 because of US June eighteen Holiday, it was so painful but as a Christian, I quickly realized that this is God in action because a day before that June 18, I discovered from Nairaland here that I shouldn't have picked "SELF" as entity paying for my trip since I have fully funded. Immediately my interview was rescheduled to Wednesday, I went back to fill another DS 160 and I picked "EMPLOYER IN US" as entity paying for my trip.

Yes, the real day came, Wednesday, 23/06/2021.

Though, the interview was scheduled for 10:15 but I got there exactly 7am, I met many on queue and I quickly joined them. I was subjected to normal screening and the rest.

I got to the interviewing hall around 9:15am. Four windows, 1,2,5 & 6 were working. They were all giving out blue forms except the VO in window 1 who was a little bit nice. The VO in window 2 was dashing out blue form like father Christmas' gifts.

Like 10mins to my turn, the window 1 VO left. I was praying to God within me and speaking to my passport saying " this passport you are not going home with me today, this passport you are sleeping here for three days after 3days come and meet me at home with US visa.


Now, it's my turn and I was directed to window 1 VO, who specializes in dashing out blue form.

Me: Good morning

VO: No response

Me: I say good morning here sir

VO: Pass me your passport and I-20

Me: Passed them

VO: Tell me where you are going and what you will be doing there?

Me: I am going to the united states to study for my PhD in Physics at CSU and I will specializing on how to synthesize, fabricate and characterize non-toxic, hybrid peroskite semiconductors for commercial generation of electricity, particularly in a country like Nigeria where there is inadequate supply of electricity.

VO: Tell me, what will this degree do for you?

Me: I have been a lecturer in Nigeria University for the past 7years, with my certificates, experience and 12 international publications, I have not been able to cross the level of Associate Lecturer but with my PhD from CSU, I will getting to the level of Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor and eventually become a Professor when I return back to Nigeria.

VO: I see you married, do you have children?

Me: Yes, two wonderful children that love their dad so much.

VO: Will they be visiting you later.

Me: Definitely yes.

VO: congratulations, I will be approving your visa.

He then placed his hand on blue form, I was saying within me, this is not for me return in the name Jesus. He quickly took his hand, he said sorry and then picked white form.

He said take your I-20, you will need it at the port of entry, don't forget to go with your jack, you are welcome to the united states.

Immediately, I picked my white form and I-20, I didn't wait again. I was going out and I was saying thank you, thank you, thank you thank you...........

Deductions from my little experience:

1. Don't rule out the power of God

2. Have faith in God and believe that you are going back home with white form while your passport stays with them to receive visa before coming back to you.

3. While filling your DS 160, be honest and fill it correctly because I guess they might have gone through the DS 160 even before your interview.

4. Be bold, confident, precise and straightforward.

5. Pray, pray, pray, pray and pray endlessly.

I wish all waiting for their interview best of luck.

I will rejoice with you soon in Jesus name.

Those that were denied before, denial today does not mean denial forever Keep trying, be persistent and be hopeful. I see you getting your approval soon.

Glory be to God in the highest, the author of all knowledge.

My VISA was approved today in Lagos within the time frame of a minute interview.

Full transcript later pls.

My prayer for others is that I will celebrate you all soon in Jesus name

Hi everyone here,

I recently secured admission to one of the universities in US, I scheduled my interview to hold 14 June 2021. On the first day of June, they rescheduled my interview to 18 June 2021. I was already in the hotel yesterday when their message came in. The interview has been rescheduled to Wednesday, 23 June without saying sorry for the inconveniences in their email sent to me.

I don't know if any one is in my shoe too?

Secondly, to the glory of God, I received a full funding for my program even with surplus. Meanwhile, while ,filling my DS160, in a question "person/entity paying for trip", I picked "SELF". Please house, can I still go ahead to change this answer to "employer in US"? since my interview has been rescheduled to 23/06/21.

Thank you all