jeffery23:
Please help!!!

Hello gurus in the house,
A quick one please,via my DS-160 Comfirmation page i chosed lagos without knowing I can’t get appointment before 15th August, i can still see some early available date at Abuja ,Please can I go ahead and schedule an apppointment at Abuja? And I hope it won’t affect Lagos showing on my DS-160 location selected

Note: it’s my second time of reapplying,my visa was delayed as at May 2018 and my school is resuming for fall August 15th 2018.

Will appreciate your feedback,God bless you

Fill a new DS 160 and choose Abuja while filling the DS form. Don't use Lagos DS 160 for Abuja DS 160. There is a reason they separated the two on their database

Ovitbaby:
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I was denied in June and have gotten a date for 20th July.My sister is my sponsor,please can she move funds into my account?So that I can state that this is what has changed from my last interview.Although,on my DS 160 I picked other relatives as my sponsor.Does it really matter?
I believe she understood my message as she has been there. If you reapply within a short. The V.O will likely not ask you much questions and probably refuse you as he/she will believe his/her colleague did a good job and nothing has changed from your story within that short period. So my advice Is, if your story hasn't changed, dont reapply... like you went earlier without funding and suddenly funding came from another school... You have a story change here, you can reapply. If nothing tangible has changed, please don't waste money reapplying as you will likely be refused again.

No, dont do that. That will raise an eyebrow. Your sister as sponsor is enough. Find a good reason why your sister is sponsoring. Like i said earlier, it all depends on V.O. If what you filled earlier is genuine, no need change anything. Just go for your interview and hope for the best.

Coloniel5000:

I don't agree with that...people reapply immediately after denial and granted on their second trial which is just weeks interval, most of all these stuff depends on the VO, besides we have seen VOs grant visa to people recently denial without even asking what has changed in their profile since last denial. I just believe you work and pray hard as your approval hangs on the VO discretion....God help us Jor.

I didnt say its not possible. I said the chances are slim. Better not to keep wasting money than continuous trial and still getting refused.

dan5loriel:
The reason for her denial seems to be her sponsor for God knows what reason. But you can't say if one is denied he or she should not apply until after 6 months, that's a bad advice bc your first interview might not have been good due to some unforeseen circumstances let say anxiety. so are you saying if someone fall in such category he or she should not apply again until 6 months time?

I believe she understood my message as she has been there. If you reapply within a short. The V.O will likely not ask you much questions and probably refuse you as he/she will believe his/her colleague did a good job and nothing has changed from your story within that short period. So my advice Is, if your story hasn't changed, dont reapply... like you went earlier without funding and suddenly funding came from another school... You have a story change here, you can reapply. If nothing tangible has changed, please don't waste money reapplying as you will likely be refused again.

jandedfelloh:


Thank you. I will wait for fall and apply. since it seemed everything was about my sponsor and finances. I'm still worried about the number of kids error. what do u think about it

That's a minor mistake. You didn't know he gave birth to another. So that shouldn't bother you. The V.O is nice and gave you a clue. WAIT and come back maybe with stronger profile and ties

jandedfelloh:
I went for my interview again today and was denied by the black lady in window 2. not the popular window 7.

vo:Good morning , where are you going to

me:I am going to Etsu for my masters in computer and information sciences

vo: she looks at her system and said (hold on). after reading for a while. she said. what has changed since u were last here

me: I was placed on administrative processing but was later refused, I guess the VO wasn't satisfied with my financial documents. so I have brought additional documents and letters from each bank to show my financial capabilities.

vo: your uncle is sponsoring u. what does he do?

me: He's into the importation of fabric and textile.

vo: how many children does he have

me: 3

vo: Has he been out of the country before?

me: Yes.

Vo: where

me: Usa, China, Cameroon

vo:Tell me his name, first and last

me: I did

she stares at the documents for over minutes. then looked at her system like she's searching for somthing. took a while too. I was just standing there. she then typed for a very long time. then said "sorry I ll have to agree with my former colleague. you do not qualify now. U can reapply.

Me: can I ask u a question. she said yes.
"can u tell me the actual reason"

vo: it's against the law the form explains everything

me:I know what the form says and we both know it doesn't really specify.  I am not asking u to break the law. but give me something to work with. you can do it in a way that u wouldn't be breaking the law. Just tell me what you personally think I should do?

Vo: Okay. if I'm to say. I ll say I ll probably wait

Note: I came home and told the whole ordeal to my sister. she pointed out that my uncle now has 4kids and not 3. I don't know if this played a role.. I have accepted my fate. I will work harder , rewrite GRE and aim for PHD and and masters but full scholarship. I had 305 and 105toefl.

My question is. will this mistake of 3/4 kids affect me in the future. it was an honest mistake. If it was the reason I was rejected. will it come back again to haunt me even if I secure full scholarships for next year.

I want honest opinions.  no matter how harsh. Pls I ll appreciate any opinion
Thank you

@ LagosismyHome @TWoods @EZEIGBO1OFIMO

The V.O that interviewed you is nice. They do say it time without number if your story hasn't changed within the last 6 months, dont reapply. I think you were refused not less than 2months, let's say you came june 1st and you are going back home 30th or July, the probability of getting your visa approved is slim. The V.O will likely agree with his/her colleague decision and won't bother asking you much questions. That's a sign of respect to his colleague as nothing has really changed in your application. The best thing to do is wait. Wait till spring 2019 or fall 2019. You can aswear apply for PhD so that your profile will be stronger next time you appear before them. Don't give up, wish you the best in your future endeavours.

jeffery23:
Hello Great gurus in the house,my school resume’s August 15th and checking the next available date for appointment I saw 10 of August this afternoon via the site yet,my school is yet to send my new I-20 since I deferred my admission.can I still go ahead and pay for visa fee and schedule appointment while awaiting my I-20?

Yes you can. Then request for emergency appointment

Northeastern:


Congratulations. I must have sighted you in the hall but didn't take note of the person after me.

That guy does not have problem.

Our aunty, the black lady, on window 2 was doing what she knows how to do best. She was the first that came and rejected the first lady, the second lady told her she has interviewed her before and requested to be interviewed by another officer, the VO took her passport to confirm what the lady said and asked the security guy to direct her to another window after the confirmation.

That black aunty get first class in giving blue paper

justcallmenuel:

I heard about it that's why I'm asking o.
My aunt said if I want to travel, I should use the asylum method.
That's why I want to know what this asylum thing is.

This link will help your understanding

https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/refugees-asylum/asylum

James1997:
please house I have been offer admission in to Ohio wesleyan university please I need your advice would I be granted visa with that school please help me out brothers

No one can decide your chances. Just be prepared to convince the V.O and you will get your visa.

ceejay55ceejay:
Please I'm stuck here. Where do I find my ds 160 confirmation number. First time to book interview.

You are yet to complete this form. Use this link

www.ceac.state.gov/GenNIV/default.aspx

ceejay55ceejay:
Good evening all. Please how much is the current amount for visa fee at GT bank?

#57,600

Joshualee:

That black American woman na Sadist .

Hahaha.. what did she do?

KendrickAyomide:
is there any avantage fall semester has over spring?

Yes. Alot of advantage... most schools have funding available during fall and most don't admit in spring time

drealsahmy:

which month

January Resumption is spring, August resumption is fall

drealsahmy:


thanks alot, is there any of that still going now for USA??

I don't think so. You can target spring 2019 or fall 2019 if you are looking for scholarships/funding

drealsahmy:
1) please nairalanders, between USA and CANADA universities/colleges which still have scholarship for freshers applying newly, wrote my waec in 2014
2) which of them will grant me visa asap if i apply??

If its for scholarships/funding, US has more opportunities for that. Visa application is faster for US than Canada. Canada takes 2 to 4months to process visa

sunshineluv5:
Thanks for the response remember they dont give certificate for bride price or they do?

Then use engaged since there is no documentation. Your traditional marriage pics can serve tho if you want to use the married option

jandedfelloh:


OK. waiting for my passport. I cant even book another appointment without it

You can. If you use gtb internet banking, you can pay online with your passport number.

● Log on to www.gtbank.com
●Click on the Internet banking login and input your
USER ID and PIN
●Select Visa fee payment under the Book Hotels and Travels Menu
●Complete the form on the payment page
●Select Visa category. Visa fee amount is automatically generated
●Reconfirm profile and make appropriate adjustments before authorizing payment.
●Authorize the transaction using a code generated from your token hardware device and click the submit icon to make payment
●A receipt will be automatically generated upon successful payment. Print the receipt.

Chiomlucy1:
Visa denied yesterday 20th June
I was interviewed by the black American woman.
Vo:I can see you are already working,where do you work and As what
Me:Telecommunications and as A relationship manager
Vo:I don't see how the course you are going for is in line with what you are doing[Speech Communications and Rhetoric]
Me:i was actually admitted into professional communication studies but that is the code the school uses for the course
Vo:what was your highest level of education
Me:B.sc Mass communication
Vo:Who is your sponsor's
Me:my mum
Vo:what does she do
Me:into vegetable oil production and distribution
Vo:Married
Me:No
Vo:kids
Me:No
Vo:Engaged
Me:No
Sorry you are not qualified for visa bla bla

After crying I called the school and explained what I went through to them, they sent me a letter addressing the embassy that what I applied for and got admitted into is Professional communication studies and not speech communication and rhetoric as stated on the i20.They also explained that the CIP code that has been approved by indiana higher learning commission is what I have on my i20 but for Sevis purposes the major comes up as Speech and Communications Rhetoric.

I'm really heart broken

This black American lady again

imperiouxx:


The took your statement of account, put you on AP and later gave refusal.

My guy, this will create an uphill battle to ever get visa to US.

Everything happened same day. I think there was an error somewhere

jeffery23:
Hello Gurus in the House,
My Visa was delayed May 4 @lagos embassy
Please can I reapply next month?
Please has anyone been able to reapply lately?

Yes you can reapply now.

I know abuja is currently available for those reapplying

NefT:


I applied to LSU, UNH, UAH, U of Arkansas Fayetville. Only UAK and Univ Kansas offered me admissions but with no funding. I carefully chose these schools according to my profile and how am I sure I will get into any if I should go for another schools next Fall. I am thinking things could change after a semestre according to the condition of the offer. I guess they want to be sure I am a good fit after a semestre with them. Waiting for another Fall is like eternity because I have been on this for the past two years now.

This is just a gamble. Well if you are cool with it, you can go ahead with it if you have the funds.

femi312:
My question to you is.. because of the norms, you wont apply for Visa? Go with what you have and hope for the best. However, If I were you I won't take the offer because Phd is stressful enough to now add the constant thought of finances. What is your profile like?

My thoughts too

jandedfelloh:


Can I call them or send an email? will it make any difference? can they even look into a case twice?. all my documents were in order.

You can mail lagosniv@state.gov

jandedfelloh:


Its ETSU. its the exorbitant hostel fee and co that made it so high. Tuition is 12k + 12k (scholarship). What about my passport and I20. I ll need them to reapply right?

Your passport and i20 will be sent to the dhl address you chose. You don't have to panic. If its successful, you will receive your passport stamped. If not, you will still receive your passport. Give it 2 to 3 working days.

cseejhay:


I’m not discrediting your opinion. But did it occur to you that a whole list of things could make such happen. VO May have selected a wrong field mistakenly on her application which in turn automatically treats her as a denied application. The system may be malfunctioning, etc. These rarely happen with big organizations because they should care about reputation, but trust me my brother, it does happen with them every once in a while.

The interview multiple people daily, they might not keep track. If they make such mistake, the best is to give it time and see if they will update their system. If the status remains the same, its best to pay another visa fee and reapply

rkay:
But the refusal said i was supposed to follow the instructions on the paper.

Yes. But you have already received another mail about refusal and your passport is with you. Once your application change from administrative processing to refusal, you need to start a fresh application and pay another visa fee. Unless otherwise, but this is normally the process

rkay:
So is that a refusal or I an still supposed to send what the white paper asks of me.

That's a refusal. You need to reapply. If its administrative processing, it will be written as that.

jandedfelloh:


I just checked mine too. Refused. I was interviewd today. They took my statement of account gave me a white paper. all my documents are genuine. I'm heartbroken

Sorry to hear that. Pls drop your transcript

rkay:
The response.
Your application was refused. Please see the letter or other instructions you received at the interview.

Sorry to hear that. Kindly drop your transcript. Let the house analyze