Hello guys. Please I'm not sure if this is new on CGI. My F1 visa was delayed about 3 weeks ago ,so while filling a new VISA application, I came across this page below. If I select No it will take me to document pick up location page and lastly payment page. However, If I choose YES, it will take me to the second screenshot.

Is this normal as I haven't been issued a Visa before let alone having an expired visa? Will this have any implication on being able to see a date .. just worried! Has anyone encountered this before? . Contribution /input will highly be appreciated .Thanks.

Moshkom can you help review this pls?

Hello Nairalanders
Cc
@Chibertha, Moshkom, Ummzayd e.t.c

I’m back in the house again…I was away for about 4months scouting for interview appointments date (One of the most difficult processes) in getting a student’s visa. Fortunately, I was able to secure a date yesterday which is too close to my class start date

Please help me review this on how to structure what to tell the VO during my interview

[Here is the thing:

My Orientation Program date :- 13th August 2022 (Will definitely miss as I haven’t gone for interview yet)

Visa Interview Date :- 18th August, 2022

Class start date :- 22nd August, 2022 (Will miss as passport/visa will still be in process with embassy, which usually takes about 3 to 5 business days to process) – Worst case scenario 25th to 26th to receive before final arrival date.

The remarks section on my I-20 says this:

‘’Tuition, fees and insurance subject to change without notice. Tuition fees /expenses for 9 months(fall/spring). Missing international programming in mid-August could delay course registration. To maintain F-1 status, student must register and enroll full-time (Minimum 9 credit hours for graduate students). Must arrive before last day to schedule classes: August 30, 2022’’

Can visa officers use the close class start date and missing orientation as a yardstick to refuse a visa , irrespective of the fact that I have an extension in the remarks section above till the 30st to arrive?

Please what is the best statement/words to convince them to cover the missing orientation date and first week of class? . The school doesn’t have issues with my resumption after the 22nd of August, 2022 till the 30th.

Need your input guys …please, Ejowo oo, Don Allah, Biko. Thank y’all!

Question # 2
How do I change my intended travel date / tentative travel on DS-160 and update my appointment profile on CGI to reflect same? Please, note that I have already submitted my DS-160 (Reason: It was submitted cos I used it to apply for EA, which was eventually denied).
Any step-by-step guide will be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys!

Moshkom:


August 30 for interview for Spring session is VERY OK. Shoot!!!

Regular search. EA was denied a week before I saw it on regular (Just 1 slot was released that day). Thanks!

taiwogabriel:


1. It's not your fault you had a late interview date but it might affect your chance if you do not express yourself to the VO clearly. I will advise before your interview commence at all, make the VO aware that your school have no issue resuming late so he's already aware that your program start date shouldn't be a determining factor. It's a 50-50 thing though.

2. However, the best possible thing to do is to request that your school adjust your I-20 so it doesn't impact your chances of approval in case you are not okay with the first option. Also, request that a letter of extension or late resumption be issued you to enable you avoid problem at the point of entry. It is one thing to get the visa approved, it is another to enter US itself.

3. If I may ask, did you get your Interview date on Regular Search or EA search? Thank you!

Regular search. EA was denied a week before I saw it on regular (Just 1 slot was released that day). Thanks !

1. It's not your fault you had a late interview date but it might affect your chance if you do not express yourself to the VO clearly. I will advise before your interview commence at all, make the VO aware that your school have no issue resuming late so he's already aware that your program start date shouldn't be a determining factor. It's a 50-50 thing though.

2. However, the best possible thing to do is to request that your school adjust your I-20 so it doesn't impact your chances of approval in case you are not okay with the first option. Also, request that a letter of extension or late resumption be issued you to enable you avoid problem at the point of entry. It is one thing to get the visa approved, it is another to enter US itself.

3. If I may ask, did you get your Interview date on Regular Search or EA search? Thank you! [/quote]

A MUST READ!!! - URGENT INPUT GUYS

Hello Nairalanders
Cc
@Chibertha, Moshkom, Ummzayd e.t.c

I’m back in the house again…I was away for about 4months scouting for interview appointments date (One of the most difficult processes) in getting a student’s visa. Fortunately, I was able to secure a date yesterday which is too close to my class start date

Please help me review this on how to structure what to tell the VO during my interview

[Here is the thing:

My Orientation Program date :- 13th August 2022 (Will definitely miss as I haven’t gone for interview yet)

Visa Interview Date :- 18th August, 2022

Class start date :- 22nd August, 2022 (Will miss as passport/visa will still be in process with embassy, which usually takes about 3 to 5 business days to process) – Worst case scenario 25th to 26th to receive before final arrival date.

The remarks section on my I-20 says this:

‘’Tuition, fees and insurance subject to change without notice. Tuition fees /expenses for 9 months(fall/spring). Missing international programming in mid-August could delay course registration. To maintain F-1 status, student must register and enroll full-time (Minimum 9 credit hours for graduate students). Must arrive before last day to schedule classes: August 30, 2022’’

Can visa officers use the close class start date and missing orientation as a yardstick to refuse a visa , irrespective of the fact that I have an extension in the remarks section above till the 30st to arrive?

Please what is the best statement/words to convince them to cover the missing orientation date and first week of class? . The school doesn’t have issues with my resumption after the 22nd of August, 2022 till the 30th.

Need your input guys …please, Ejowo oo, Don Allah, Biko. Thank y’all!

Question # 2
How do I change my intended travel date / tentative travel on DS-160 and update my appointment profile on CGI to reflect same? Please, note that I have already submitted my DS-160 (Reason: It was submitted cos I used it to apply for EA, which was eventually denied).
Any step-by-step guide will be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys!

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Which kind yeye transcript be dis ? If others dey post their own transcript like this , how other pple wey dey the forum go learn? Abeg park well!

Doubuzofficial:
Visa Transcript.


First Attempt: Approved


Good morning Ma, how are you doing today?

Vo: Wow, I’m doing great and you?

I’m ok, I hope I’ll be super great at the end of the day.


Vo: Let’s do your Biometric.

I did.

Vo: Why are you here?

I’m here just so I could get interviewed for an F1 Visa because I’m going for an MBA degrees in the university of _____ which is located at _____
Where I will major in ____ and _____ in General.


Vo: What do you do currently?

I’m a member of staff of _______ which is at _____ where I work as a ________ officer [Mentioned my Job Description]


Vo: How’d you get know about this school?

Vo: how’d you get your scholarship?

vo: what’s your Year of Graduation as an undergraduate?

What would you do after your degree??

Vo: All looks good, this white paper will direct you on how to pick up your passport, have a nice stay in the USA ��

I can’t but thank God enough.
I was shaky when I sat outside but immediately that sweet white woman called on me, I made up my mind to answer my questions correctly and focusing on her alone. I no ready comot that door with a denial or rejection.

My 2cent: be well prepared because ??s will come from any aspect and it will catch you on aware.

Don’t rush by answering wrong, take your time and go straight to the key points you have.


God will be with you and grant your prayers.

Let’s go get our degree through their practical knowledge and come make our country better.

Una too much.

What is your program start date and when did you apply for the EA? Is this Emergency request for Lagos or Abuja?

Maksella:
Please I applied for an expedited Visa Interview and got an earliest date on 19th August which is after the start date of my program. What do I do?

Link isn't working. Is this search group for Lagos or Abuja?

Adenike3228:
Kindly use ‘‘tis link to join our F1 date search group kindly note that it for those that have paid visa fee ONLY or you can message me directly on WhatsApp 07032286119

https:///IO8IVnsa3ay2qlxs3iqWQ3

Is this through EA, or regular appointment? I checked it immediately u posted the information but couldn't see any 10th of June slots. Only saw May 15th , 2023

Vahn:
June 10 is open in Lagos

Over 20 spaces, please book a date

Look it up on the internet , google is a friend .

saheed0011:
Please, gurus in the house should advise on the attached file below.

This is weird, something is wrong somewhere. Post your first and second transcripts for thorough comparison, let Nairalanders analyze it for you.

Samongo:
Hello everyone
Got denied last week at the Abuja embassy for the second time, last time was last year September.

Visa officer was a lady, early or mid 30s
Me: Good morning
VO: Morning
VO: Have you travelled before
Me: No I have not, I have been focused on my academics and building a career.
VO: Biometrics
VO: Are you working?
Me: Yes, I work as a *** at *** company in Lagos and went ahead to describe some of my duties.
VO: who will be sponsoring?
Me: I got a partial tuition waiver and the deficit will be sponsored by my Father who is ****

Next thing blue paper

Don't even know what next now

Here is the link below....

https://www.nairaland.com/6567181/canadian-student-visa-thread-part

Good luck!

Ianhenry2020:
Please am new here,I what to know which school in Canada that have cheap tuition fee for Masters and dose not required IELTS and TOEFL

Bro...this is not a Canadian thread !

Here is the link below....

https://www.nairaland.com/6567181/canadian-student-visa-thread-part

Good luck!

Ianhenry2020:
Nawaooo nobody what’s to help me out,it seems am not welcome here

That's grace right there! Congratulations bro!

Donfide:
F1 Visa Approved.
Venue : Abuja.
Date: 23rd May , 2022.
Course: Corporate law, Commercial law and Trade.
School: University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
Funding: $33,000.
Deficit: 21,824.

My interview was just God showing his mercy and presence. I was very tensed prior to the interview. When I was in the queue, what was going through my mind was "I cannot travel all the way from Anambra to Abuja to collect coloured paper and go back". Whenever I see an interviewee coming out with a Green paper(rejected). My heart will start palpitating vehemently. I started singing 'Too faithful by Moses Bliss' to calm my mind. I was almost taken to the white man in window 9 who basically was in the business of denying people Visa before window 11 became free. (A beautiful American lady)

VO: Good morning. Pass me your documents (Whilst looking at me directly).
Me: Good morning. (Trying to sound confident and calm while passing the documents).
VO: Have you left Nigeria before?
Me: No ma, I haven't had a reason to leave Nigeria.
VO: (Conducts biometrics for me).
VO: What will this course do for you?
Me: Yes, I ...(rampages through my brain to get the answer). Asides the fact that I intend to establish my own corporate law firm in future and also have my master's degree in the course, I am currently working in the law firm of _____ at _____ , and the law firm intends to establish another corporate branch at ___ for which I have been singled out amongst others to head the department (She nods), so therefore, I require and need every existing knowledge available in order for me to weather the challenges of the corporate world.
Having a master's degree will also at a geometric rate enhance my Curriculum vitae.
VO: There will be a promotion right?
Me: Sorry, I didn't hear you.
VO: promotion right? After the masters ?
Me: oh yes of course! Will be promoted to a Senior associate. (she smiles and nods)
VO: I went to this university, I am also a lawyer(points at my university on my I-20 and I know a brilliant professor there. (My tension reduced immediately and I tried to strike a conversation, "what's his name ma?". She says she doesn't remember but the prof doesn't work there anymore".
Vo: So I can see you have a funding of $33,000 , who will cover the rest?
Me: My uncle Mr.______,
VO: what does he do?
Me: He is into ____ and ____ and ____.
VO: okay I will be granting your visa, take this white paper which will serve as a etc. (didn't hear the rest).
(I took the white paper and smiled my way out through my face masks, from the building).

Tips:
-Get a good course in a good university that matches your degree.
-Prepare well! Believe your answers.
- Be confident while answering your questions, what did I say? Be confident, be almost loud , but not loud, i.e speak out! Soro soke o! If not, they might deny you with that bedroom voice you came with.
-Finally, pray very well! Sing to calm your Nerves. .
Goodluck!! ✨.

The CGI appointment website only captures first and Surnames, so you are good to go.

EffortlessGrace:
Please can someone help me on how i can add my middle name to my Appointment confirmation. VERY URGENT!!!

Minimum of 6months

MzWendy:
Also, as regards to bank statement, how many months should he generate? 6 months, 9 months or 12 months. Or anyone at all provided the amount of money they are requesting for is in the said account.

What date and location please? Lagos or Abuja?

moreplay:
Thank you I got a new date now. I really appreciate.

I laugh in Japanese ! Instead of issuing a Blue paper.....she vexed wella handed you..Green !

phemorhino:
I just saw this transcript somewhere o



First attempt
Status -Denied
School :University of Maryland Baltimore County
Course :Foreign language and literature (Bachelors degree )


Vo:Pass me your blah blah blah
Vo: So what are your plans after your study
Me: After my program ends I’ll be coming back to Nigeria to Nigeria and work with one of the best Global publishing companies like Evans brothers ,University press PLC , And street library
I’ll specifically like to work with Uni press PLC because they give Nigeria foreign language writers a chance to express their creativity in writing books which I would also be disturbing to universities and schools nation wide
Vo: Smiles and Nods ...So who is your sponsor
Me:my sponsor is my uncle mr ....... xxxxx he is an importer of foreign bags like Gucci Christian Dior blah blah blah from countries like China France Germany and turkey . He earns a minimum of 50m annually .he owns 4 commercial buildings across Nigeria where he generates a whole lot of Income from .I am highly sure he would be able to take care of my tuition and living expenses when I get to America
VO:Asides English which other language can you speak
MeOmo no language oh so I lied ) Ma I can speak French
Vo: Je pale ...Omo she was speaking French and expected me to reply
Me:Blushing sheepishly ��
Omo she smiled and gave me Green card �

Boss .. how was your interview today? Trust it went well....Anxiously waiting to read your transcript.

KingBunmi:
Hello guys,

Please I would be having my visa interview later this Thursday in Abuja but I reside in Lagos. I would like to get my passport as soon as I possibly can. I do not have a place to stay in Abuja after the interview so I plan to have my passport delivered to Lagos.

Does anyone have an idea of how long such delivery would take??

Need a response urgently so I can make plans accordingly.

True, !

saheed0011:
I just checked the date now is still showing February, March and April 2023

It reads ''Previously refused - Visa refused in the last 6 months''. I'll suggest you go with the second option as you've already stayed beyond 6months, so I believe you should be fine.

Samongo:
Please, this is confusing, I was denied a visa last year September and I don't know the option to go for. Please can someone assist

Wish you God's favor next time. Could you share your transcript so that other readers can learn from it please?

Fescoblack:
I didn't feel bad that I was denied tho because today was to hectic. I was the 14th person on the queue, all the 14 was giving blue paper. Omo na grace pray make God timing meet your own timing. This is not to discourage those that still have theirs latter this month. Just keep going and believe you case would be different. Peace!

I can see that the regular appointments has gone back to April 2023 in Abuja. Please were the slots through a regular appointments or EA?

Ijchichi5190:
June dates in Abuja is available, just 36 slots

Was it through a regular appointment or EA?

doodz:
June 14, 15 and 16 available now for Abuja!

Don't worry , its just a delay and you will be fine . You might have to post your 1st, 2nd and 3rd transcript (If you can still remember).. . Let the gurus in the house critically look into it for you.

So based on your last transcript , I think there is something about your sponsor that requires attention.

ATTENTION
Moshkom ,Walspring and the rest , Please we need your professional advice. Thanks and God bless!

ICFinvestor1:
Hi all, please I need suggestions and advice. I went to the US Embassy for an F1 visa but I was denied and I am very confused and weak.
I got admission for the fall session(Augest) last year at a university in Texas but I couldn't get an interview date b4 the beginning of the session, I reschedule and was given June 2022, I rescheduled again and was given Jan 2022, but I couldn't reschedule again, I called the school, I was advised to forfeit the Visa payment, defer the admission, pay for a new visa and apply for a date that will come before the resumption, I did exactly as I was told, I deferred my admission to Jan 2022, luckily I got visa appointment Dec 15 2021.. After preparations and everything. Here comes the D day
VO. Good morning
Me. Good morning sir, how are u doing
VO. Fine and you
Me. Good
VO. Ur 1-20
Me. I gave it to him.
VO. who is ur sponsor?
Me. My uncle, I mentioned his name, company etc.
VO. Sorry, try again later.
I was not asked anything relating to sch, course, statement of account, etc. Pls I need help cos I want to apply for new admission and visa again. This one will make it the 3rd time for me. Pls I need help

Thanks !

Solabomi96:
Abuja

You said ''July is open''...Please, for which location?

Schrodinger2:


You are on the right track. Keep searching for dates aleast 3 times everyday for your preferred location. Do so at intervals. More appointment slots would be released mid-May for both Lagos and Abuja. It's up to you to stay informed. July is open go and pick date o

Between 3 to 5 working days. Usually 3 working days

Awubfjrnndk:
Pls how long does it take to get your passport back after getting the white paper at the visa interview?

Not all schools ask for evaluation. Some universities have their internal evaluation unit. Better still , you can use other evaluation companies in the US aside from WES but ensure you check with the university first.

christobabee:


Good day, Am at a cross road at the moment, I graduated from one of the Benin Republic (Cotonu) University 8 years ago. I decided to pursue my masters now that have sponsorship but WES is not evaluating my school. I don't know what best to do, my sister suggested undergraduate school but what are my chances at 32 and with over 17years SSCE result. Please kindly advice.

Are you sure about this? Lots of slots.......? The earliest available slot for Lagos is April 18, 2023.

Ebi1:
I just picked a date for me, my husband and child. There are lots of slots available for f1 and f2 applications in lagos. I thought I was going to have to request for an expedited date…

Good job ny11. This will help prospective applicants to make their payments with ease. I just downloaded the app too. I can see that it allows you to make SEVIS I-901fee , WES evaluation fee and other payments right from the comfort of your home in Nigeria.

Here is what(Screenshot) I found ...I haven't used it though but its worth trying.. Goodluck Guys!

ny11:
I used this app to pay for SEVIS Fee. Quite fast https://apps.apple.com/ng/app/pay4me-app/id1543673271