₦airaland Forum

Porpor:
Can you sound positive in your comments for once? There's a way you'll pass a comment, and a fellow would still feel good with failure staring them on the face. You are a good writer, no doubt, but you also need to rewire your mind to be able to tell that fellow the stark truth without hurting them. Everything looks bleak with you. For you, nothing is ever gonna work because in your conclusion, "we are too fraudulent, vain minded and conveniently religious".

Whatever happens, Nigeria is my home and I'd never deny it. I pray those words would guard your comments going forward.

you said my mind. what we have in that link he posted is odd for Nigerians since most bank statements are subject to further verification. I will say what they meant in that link is the 221(g) refusal

Brown2Green:
The Case for AP is created a day before one's interview.

No, it's after interview. see attached pics for how it looks before interview. after interview, it changes to administrative processing

justwise:
Why do we struggle to understand simple English language?

Because it's not our mother tongue

TWoods:
Untrue. Nigerians are not the only people interviewing for visas.

My view applies to only Nigerians. you can observe the process yourself. I shared based on what I observed

simonjo:
You failed to understand his point. He said "technically AP is refusal" This is true because @ the point of interview the officer is not bound to verify anything before issuing the visa. That everyone pass through AP is different to be "placed on AP"

All visa applications end in two outcomes. Issual or refusal.

AP is a "refused application" (further checks) to verify whatever. At the end of the AP, the visa can be approved or denied. Duration of AP also varies which is not tied to resumption.
Also note that 221(g) also means "an application has been placed on administrative hold." You don't need to be issued a 221(g) to be on AP.

As always remain positive, stay engaged, you may opt for refundable ticket options.

See, things has changed since Twoods left the country. the way he sees thing is different from what is actually happening. Due to the fraudulent act of Nigerians, the Visa officers decided to be verifying most bank statement as many have been caught with fake bank statement. This has caused many to be put on administrative processing. so i understand fully where he is going. Being on AP does not equate to refusal as far as Nigeria is concerned.

You are not a Visa officer here to determine if they are bound to verify or not. you don't have any right to say such though and also before you comment, try to understand what is actually going on, before jumping in

BIMestBabe:
Yep, if I remember clearly, @dumbiri99 told me point blank to forget it that I won't be given visa as a PhD must be fully funded. That was a really bad vibe lol, he doesn't even know what it takes to get here getting the funding I had.

Anyways, fast forward to today, God did it my people! Never let bad energy get at you! And yes, never spread bad energy too!

But you are going to a big school (Vtech), you might be fully funded later on in the process Maybe second semester

TWoods:
Don’t bet on it. The consulate is not required to factor in your resumption date when on AP. H1B visa holders are known to spend up to 6 months or more on AP, and it doesn’t matter if your boss is a senator. Technically, being on AP is the same as a visa refusal. Hope for the best.

I beg to disagree, everyone is put on Administrative processing after interview. I have personally watched the process. A day before Interview, it shows Application Received, after interview if you are approved, it does Administrative processing before turning to issued and then the person receives his/her passport days later. Some administrative processing last less than 24hrs before turning to issued (this applies to my case), some last for days, weeks, months. it all depends on applicant's cases and what the visa offer is checking/verifying. I guess you are referring to cases under 221(g)

Kel100:
Hello house, please I requested for an emergency appointment since 3 weeks ago at the Lagos consulate and attached a copy of my i20 and I haven't gotten a response yet either to approve or deny my request and I heard if I cancel my request, I would have to pay another visa fee to reapply. Pls what do I need to do as class start Aug 26. Pls I need your suggestions house. Ejoor e help mi.

I am not sure you did it correctly. Emergency request doesn't take more than 72hrs to get decision

Tamison:
Hello everyone!
Quick question for the experienced guys cc Scholastica, Ponpon Time2win et.al.
What are your thoughts on a PhD in Industrial and Systems Engrng for spring 2020 with this profile?
Bsc- 3.94/4.0
Msc- 3.48/4.0
GRE- 294 ( Q150, V 144, AW 2.5)
1yr work experience.

Try and rewrite the GRE, your AWA is poor. Also industrial and systems engineering is highly competitive. if funding is your number one criteria, please rewrite GRE.

learner007:
At times intelligence is just not enough. You need to spice up effort up with some crazy GRIT�. Congrats, man.

Thanks man

charliejose:
Thank you for the reply. Also when filling my ds 160, I was asked the person funding my trip. I have a scholarship from the school worth over 31,000 dollars, while my uncle will depray the deficit of 18k. So, who should I indicate is funding my trip?

your uncle should be the one funding your trip since you have deficit.

shoyoyebiodun:
Good morning house i will like to know if a previous canadian visa denial can lead to delay for f1 visa

depends on why you were refused a Canadian visa because they have access to your Canada visa application.

ponpon:
At some point I’ll like us to discuss masters va PhD and jobs after school tho.

Many people dey carry head to PhD asap, Yankee sweet oooh

Interested!

Scholastica16:
Those were 5 subtle rejections.

Like your profile is good so we feel bad sending you a regret mail. So we will send you an acceptance to make you feel good.

lool

amb001:
Who booked wt airwander? My diamond bank card isn't working. Which card works?

that airwander flights are cheap but has longer hours to get to USA, some over 50hrs

boasty:
Good evening everyone

Can a previously denied applicant request for an emergency date?

if it's within the last 6months, then no

TheNoble007:
This is not very true.. There are many students on self funds pursuing a PhD even in very top schools.. Some Chinese and Indians don't care as far as they can get loan or support to study in America. For many of them, US is their heaven on earth. Please go to gradcafe and see!!

yeah, I even have like 5 unfunded PhD admit. It's doesn't always come with funding.

Stanavos:
When is this Administrative processing going to end? I was placed on AP since 23rd July. I have 23 days to resume class.My passport status has also changed from "passport still with the embassy" to "There is no status update for the passport number submitted" since 1st August. Please house, what does the new status mean?

They are still working on it. so many passed through same stage, some lasted two months and at the end it turned to issued and they got their passport. just remove your mind from it to avoid over thinking, I know its not easy being on AP. they are also aware that school is resuming soon, just relax cos only them know what they are checking.

Ajibade105:
Asking for a friend; do you guys know any cheap flight website? Please, any suggestion will be appreciated...

use expedia.com or studentuniverse

Quonchovsymenez:
My date for interview is on the 5th of August, but I can see that the Nigerian government is making this day a public holiday. Please will this affect my interview. Thanks

if embassy didn't reschedule your interview, you have to attend it

juliouze:
Lmao serious class captain

UzzyBreeze:
Visa Approved

School- Georgia Southern University
Course- MS Civil and Construction Engineering
Funding- Full Tuition waiver+ stipend
Deficit- $9k
Sponsor- Sister
Abuja Embassy- 2nd August 2019.
No document was asked. All in less than 5mins

Congrats bro

amb001:
Chairman, my visa just approved days back

I know , just saying there are expensive long hour flights

amb001:
Who else is flying long hours to save cash? I want someone to tell me I'm wrong

saving cash is not by long hours. booking early enough is key to cutting down cost. some long hours are still very expensive

TheZed:
I just had to comment after seeing this. Biggest winner in this application session. I’m genuinely happy for you bro. Big congratulations to you.

Thanks bro

Abone2:
Sorry guys, can someone enlighten me abt this yellow card of a thing. Is it compulsory for all travellers? If yes, how does one get it and the cost? Thanks

it's not compulsory please

waynee2baba:
Lmao. Congrats btw Time2win.

Thanks bro

tayben015:
I've been a silent follower, I am grateful to you all for your contributions, I have really gained a lot from this group, thank you for all you do.

MY VISA WAS APPROVED THIS MORNING

VO: good morning, pass me your passport and i20

Me: I did

VO: so you are going to the US to study computer science.

Me: I am actually going to study management information systems with a major in computer systems analysis.

VO: what did you study in your undergraduate

Me: I studied Electrical and Electronic engineering with a major in telecommunications which has got to do with informations. MIS too has got to do with solving business problems with information technology.

VO: Why do you need a master's degree now, since you have been working with **** state government since you finished your NYSC

Me: I need a master's degree in MIS now for career advancement. Besides, more ministries are being created in my state and their is serious need for database administrators.

VO: I can see you have relatives in the US, what do they do?

Me: yes, I have 2 brothers in the united state, they are students of UIS, one just graduated and will be starting his PhD this same month, the other is still studying MPH.

VO: who will sponsoring you

Me: My elder brother, he is in charge of the family funds.

VO: I'll be approving your visa, he brought out the white paper and circled collection point, I didn't even wait to hear when to pick it up. I just carried my file and left.

No SOA asked, I didn't even take any test and I applied to just one school. It was just God!

To God be the glory, thank you nairalanders.

congratulations!!!

Abdulrahmon68:
Am not sure he is cracking jokes bro. I think he actually once said on the platform that he graduated from a British Uni with a first class honours in Software Engineering. He seems to be a brilliant dude but he has allowed his profile to get to his head which is why you will always see too much pride in anything he post. I remembered you and him exchanged words last week over the way he was asking questions with arrogance. How I wish he can just be humble enough so that he won't have issues with the VO during his interview. It really pays to be humble! I wish him success!

Cheers.

lolz! 100% sure it's a joke. he said he applied to MTU, Harvard don't admit for spring and no school will give out fall 2020 admission decision this time unless it's a deferred admission. also, no school in USA pays graduate students 10k$ per month as stipends. Read the transcript well, he was cracking jokes

ysteph:
Is the fully funded plus 10k monthly upkeep real? That's the only part that interests me.

Read the transcript well, the guy was cracking jokes

Pepperoni001:
Ma'am pls, stop saying what you know nothing about.

drop from cbn site and leave our mama alone, she is right so far

Pepperoni001:
I just called up this from my work mail.

what posted posted isn't saying anything about compulsory return ticket, I mean for the CBN own