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skdfu747:
This quote has nothing to do with background check. This is just mainly data storage.
Which can include photograph, biographic data, bio metric data and all 10 finger prints.

Have you bothered to read the entire report? I suspect you have a misunderstanding of the term "background check" so let's return the same report:

"For some years, consular officers have been required to check the background of all aliens in the “lookout” databases, specifically the Consular Lookout and Support System (CLASS) database, which contained over 42.5 million records in 2012. Consular officers use name searching algorithms to ensure matches between names of visa applicants and any derogatory information contained in CLASS. DOS reports that about 70% of the records in CLASS come from other agencies, including DHS, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). DOS also employs an automated CLASS search algorithm that runs the names of all visa applicants against the CCD to check for any prior visa applications, refusals, or issuance."

Anyway, I rest my case here -- this entire cycle is tangential to the scope of this forum so best this topic be directed at the appropriate quarters.

fkj950ax:
Checks are carried out on the info on your DS160. That's why they ask you to fill and fill and fill.

The checks give a summary of your visa eligibility before you appear for interview.

Checks are automated. Certain parameters and queries pick keywords and flag them. Eg Agents using a particular US Home address for 200 applicants. Or a fresh graduate going for a seminar designed for experienced engineers. The checks also cross reference with previous applications, denials, abuse, interpol, crime, Canada, fbi and your hate speech on social media or the soft spot for religious extremism, etc.

These checks are automated. The DS160 portal runs this for the consulate and VOs use.

All the typing they do while you are there is a transcript of your application either in support of your DS160 or highlighting the conflicts between the DS160 info and what your answers to the questions are.

This is my understanding of it.

It seems this matter is not being put to rest so I'm going to quote the following from the doc I linked in my post from the previous page:

"Consular officers use the Consular Consolidated Database (CCD), a biometric and biographic database, to screen all visa applicants. Over 143 million records of visa applications are now automated in the CCD, with some records dating back to the mid-1990s. Since February 2001, the CCD has stored photographs of all visa applicants in electronic form; since 2007, the CCD has begun storing 10-finger scans. The number of visa cases in the CCD surpassed 100 million in 2009, including 75 million photographs."

"In addition to indicating the outcome of any prior visa application of the alien in the CCD and comments by consular officers, the system links with other databases to flag problems that may have an impact on the issuance of the visa. These databases linked with the CCD include DHS’s Automated Biometric Identification System (IDENT) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFIS) results, and supporting documents."

Hope this topic can be finally put to rest and people can move on.

Mancala:
This is not accurate. Background checks that I know for certain are done include checking that the applicant is not on any US no fly database or flagged terrorist list. In addition, they have the ability to access interpol criminal records to determine if the applicant has a criminal record; if they so desire.

There’s really no point arguing with him; it only derails the productive conversations people are having here. Let’s move on and he can remain misinformed.

skdfu747:
The idea of background check is a lie.
Look at this real life scenario a V.O can interview a successful businessman and still deny the businessman just because the V.O does not believe the businessman’s story meanwhile the same V.O will interview someone else that is broke with NGN0.0 account balance but during the interview the broke applicant presented a story that made a lot of sense then the V.O will proceed to issue the visa to that same broke individual.
They make a lot of mistakes at the U.S embassy.

Why not just show up for a visa interview without filling out DS160 ahead of time? What is the point of filling out a DS160 exactly? You might as well argue that the consulate *solely* relies on what the candidate has to say during the interview. What about other countries, like the U.K, that have no interview process at all? They just take your application, read it and then issue a visa right away. I guess I don’t understand what you mean when you say the idea of a background check is a fallacy. Already, there are minor clues on the form, like asking applicants for social media info. You could rationalize and make yourself feel good about it; but background check is no secret: don’t be misinformed and please don’t mislead others.

Here’s a link to one of the types of background checks they conduct:

https://fas.org/sgp/crs/homesec/R43589.pdf

Do your research if you’re interested on this topic

Vatod:
What would’ve wrong, went for my visa interview today the woman doesn’t even ask me any question, she just give a letter that, the letter will explain to me better, imagine!

Please provide us with a little bit of a backdrop to your profile. For example, are you a first-time applicant? What's your background, etc.? It's odd, but not surprising, that you were denied no questions asked (no pun intended!) Keep in mind, the embassy/consulate conducts extensive background checks on candidates long before the interview: that data is right in front of the VO before you walk up to the window. It shouldn't surprise you why interviews last only few minutes (or seconds.) Also, by "letter" do you mean you were handed a slip? It's possible that a combination of the info you filled on your DS160 and the data they have on you may have flagged you. VO may not be obligated to ask questions after all -- just doing their job. I personally don't think you were stereotyped here; but I've never heard of an interview devoid of dialogue; that simply defeats the whole point of an in-person interview.

P.S: If it consoles you, I accompanied my folks to the consulate today and I saw a young chap who was asked just one question and after that his interview was over. At least he was asked *a* question.

Beautyaddy:
Hmmm...Really?

So they allowed you into the visa interview room with your parents even when you were not scheduled for an interview

Yes and Yes to both of your questions.
There are certain situations that allow for company — but that’s besides the point of my original post.

I accompanied my parents to the consulate for their visa interview today. The denial rate was VERY high (much higher than I would’ve thought) — young, old, single, married, entire families: doesn’t matter. In fact, when I went to pay my parents’ reciprocity fee there were only two applicants waiting to pay. Fellas, it’s fierce out there; unless you have a very good reason to travel to the States, it’s probably best to save your money or visit somewhere else. Now is not a good time to go into the dungeon’s den. I thought I’d drop this note for those who may be on the fence about investing quid on applying.

fkj950ax:
My thoughts too...
There is nothing in NJ like that to warrant going there for sightseeing. If you were going there as a place to stay / US Address, it may appear better.
A young adult recently married with no children traveling alone to the USA without the wife, and heading to NJ (has no sights and not a tourist destination) to do sightseeing and visiting places.

This is the only explanation I can think of.

To be fair, a VO will NOT base visa decision on what cities/places/states count as “sight-seeing” destinations. Matter of fact the VO might have never been to NJ let alone know that “there is nothing in NJ.” OP might have claimed going to New York and still get denied. Has NOTHING to do with applicant’s destination. OP could decide to go to Montana for all the VO cares. I second your other point and that may have been a red flag for the VO.

Sage7:
@wuki what can possibly be the reason here??

Clearly, the U.S embassy is tightening the screws on visa issuance. Can’t say definitively why this applicant was refused; however for a married person going on vacation to the U.S without their partner can be a steep hill climb — unless of course if there’s a very solid case to be made for traveling solo. Notice that the V.O asked if they’ve traveled together to the U.S; if they traveled together on most recent travels; and if they are traveling together now. That seems to be of interest on this profile. OP should have told VO why they weren’t traveling together on this trip in the same way that OP volunteered info to the V.O reasons for not traveling together at the time (that is they weren’t married as of the last U.S trip.) I’d be careful reapplying alone — and certainly not soon. This is my take.

Ferdinand234:
Please is this okay to fill in the reason for denial box as per my situation from last week
REASON:
The purpose of my initial visa application(insert date) was to visit my sister and colleagues which I did and returned to Nigeria(insert date). Ten months after my visa was issued my clinical rotations commenced (inserts date) and since I already had a B1/B2 visa that was required for rotations, I travelled to commence my rotations. The officer on duty on my last application interview which was denied on (inserts date) believed I started my rotations on my first visit, however I have all documentation showing my itinerary and when my clinical rotations commenced.

I am of the opinion that your explanation here is not compatible with what you described earlier. My understanding is that the VO denied your visa out of concern that you had abused the terms of your visa issuance. Regardless of whether you started your rotation *after* your first visit is only a moot point. The point here is that you ended up using your visa for clinical rotations (at some point.) Your focus should be convincing the next VO that you did not misrepresent the reason for your first visa application; there was simply no reason to reapply for another B1/B2 visa after you returned and later enrolled into clinical rotation since you had a valid visa.

Quote from OP: “ she said that I wanted the visa for my clinical rotations and was afraid I might be denied which is why I said i was visiting my sister.”

loveuGOD:
Good morning everyone
Pls want is going on in USA embassy
I have just been denied renewal of my b1 b2 visa
I have been to USA four times

1st I accompanied my daughter to school I spent only 1week

2nd visit is when my daughter transfer from one university to another. I was there to visit her at the University. Stay for 2week

3rd time I went for her graduation. Stay for 3weeks

4th time I accompanied my second daughter to different school I spent 1month which I indicated when applying.
I spent extra 5days due to flood in Houston because all flight was cancell as all airport were closed because of flood . I don't think this is my fault. It is a natural disasters that no one can control.

All these visit was on different two years visa. i always use all my 2years visa once.

My last visit was 2017
My daughter graduation is next year may. I apply now because my Visa as expired since last year December. So I don't want it to overdue for renewal.

I don't know how my daughter will feel if she heard I won't attend her graduation. She is my last baby. I am 55. This is a very sad day for me. Graduation is a glorious day for any parent.
OMG please what can I do now
What is my offence
I am business woman
My acct is boyant enough and I am my daughter sponsor
Please help me, what can I do

He ask me my occupation
If I have traveled before
Why I traveled in 2017
Why I want to travel now

All this question was answered correctly.
He lied that I stayed for 2month last time. I told him I never stay for 2month. I never did.

What is their problem. Please can I get any help. It will be an evaladting sorrow for me for not attending my daughter graduation while I am still alive. She is the last baby. I attended others.
OMG I can't break this news for her. GOD pls help me. I am a single mother. I don't want to miss this glorious day.
What can I do.

That’s quite unfortunate. Definitely reapply ASAP. If he claims you overstayed on your last visit for 2 months, it is highly likely he used that reason as a pretext for denial. Now arm yourself by getting a copy of your I-94 online — your entire travel history:

https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/recent-search

Make sure you print out the page that has all your arrival and departure dates. If there’s an error with the information there (like your departure date from the U.S), seek redress by following the instructions on CBP’s website. All the best and let us know how your next interview goes.


P.S: There is no such thing as visa renewal. It’s a misnomer.

@ Ferdinand234: Keep your explanations brief; they already have a note on file detailing why you were denied. Personally I don’t know the legal implications of asking applicants to explain reason for visa denial: it’s not ALWAYS clear why (since they simply hand you a slip.) So be careful here — and pay attention to your choice of words. You could say that you suspect you were denied because you used your existing B1/B2 visa for clinical rotations after your first visit to and from the States. Hence, it wasn’t necessary to reapply under the same visa category at the time because your visa was still valid. Be concise and leave it at that.

PS: it goes without saying that you should bring a copy of the Foreign Affairs manual you shared earlier and all your clinical school docs. It’s rare for a VO not to be aware that you could use B1/B2 for clinical rotations so best to have the manual “just incase”

Spanishmilf:
and please while explaining make it short..... No way I'm reading your long epistle

There’s an audience for that “epistle” — it wasn’t meant for you. No offense.

Ferdinand234:
What do you think about going back to the island where my school is and applying from a US embassy or Consulate in that region?

Yep, if I were in your shoes, I wouldn’t have come back home to reapply in Nigeria especially if you’re able to secure an earlier interview date in the islands. Back when I was on H1B visa, I flew from the States to the Bahamas for my visa interview. Lasted only 2 minutes and wasn’t as stressful. I’ve had few clients apply in next-door countries like Canada and Mexico with similar experiences. So if going to the islands is an option, I’d encourage that. Otherwise, try emergency appointment in Nigeria — with ample reasoning. Good luck

groovychik:
Hello Ferdinand. Just a tip that a friend swears by. As you reapply, take charge of your interview. You are neither a thief nor a flight risk. At the start of your interview forget the good morning, no one cares how anyone's morning is, start by telling the VO that you would really appreciate if he/she gives you the opportunity to be heard. Point out you travelled to see your sister before you passed the exam, thus used for the initial purpose. Then take it from there.

Personally, I’d be careful with this approach. FYI: long before you appear for your interview, the consulate likely would have reviewed the data on your DS-160 and added in their notes. This is the only logical explanation to why interviews sometimes last as short as a minute. The VO probably already knows what [s]he needs to know. Coming up to say: “hey, I want to be heard” comes at the expense of sounding desperate. Of course every applicant is there to be heard; saying it out loud is simply counterintuitive. Going on to start explaining things without being asked could see you shooting yourself in the foot.
My fist visa interview back in 2010 resulted in a denial and I wasn’t even given a chance to explain what seemed to be a concern to the VO. I secured another interview 3 days later with the help of a friend at CGI — and my interview lasted only 3 minutes. VO didn’t raise any of the concerns from my previous interview from 3 days ago; in short, my visa was issued. This is exactly why I mentioned earlier that your next interview may not necessarily follow the same pattern as the former. Carry all supporting docs to argue your case, be brief to the point and don’t forget your confidence at home. Show no desperation or slickness.

Ferdinand234:
And I am NOT receiving and remuneration /compensation. I have documentation that shows when my clinical rotation started (which was on my second visit on my visa to the USA), unfortunately they do not ask to see any documentation. The modus operandi of caribean medical schools is such that clinical rotations are done in the USA after passing an exam. At the time I applied for my visa, I had not passed that exam so rotations were out of the question at that time. V.O just kept saying her assumptions, I had no chance to explain talkless of showing any documented evidence.

Make sure to bring all the documentation supporting your argument. Your next interviewer may be more receptive to what you have to say.

P.S: I understand you were likely going back and forth because you didn’t want to run the risk of overstaying. A workaround to this is you could have filed for an extension of status using form I-539, supporting documents and fee payment while still in the States.

Ferdinand234:
Clinical rotations for caribbean students rotating in US hospitals are done on a tourist visa.This is the reference in the foreign affairs manual.As a matter of fact, a few of my nigerian classmates succesfully had their renewals.They already had B1/B2 visas and it makes no sense applying for a b1/b2 visa specifically for rotations when you already have a valid one.

9 FAM 402.2-5(E)(3) sets forth the rules for using a B1 visa to engage in a medical clerkship.

The medical clerkship exception applies to an alien who is studying at a foreign medical school. Such an alien may seek to enter the United States temporarily in B1 status in order to take an elective clerkship at a U.S. medical school's hospital. Such an alien may not receive remuneration from the hospital. The FAM explains that an “elective clerkship” is defined as “afford[ing] practical experience and instructions in the various disciplines of medicine under the supervision and direction of faculty physicians at a U.S. medical school's hospital as an approved part of the alien's foreign medical school education.”

The FAM makes clear that the medical clerkship is only for foreign “medical students pursuing their normal third or fourth year internship in a U.S. medical school as part of a foreign medical degree.”

This only applies if you’re not receiving any form of compensation/remuneration. That said, it will be hard to prove your case to the V.O that your original visa was intended for tourist purposes only. Except if you are implying that you had no interest in medical rotation prior to the trip and only after you got to the States did you become interested. No harm in reapplying as long as you can convincingly argue that you did not *intend* to abuse your tourist visa. Clearly, that’s what your VO was more interested in establishing — and likely your next interviewer too. Good luck.

Ferdinand234:
Same B1/B2. That is the visa required for these clinical rotations, and it is even in their foreign affairs manual.

Is your clinical OBSERVATION ONLY? You cannot receive funds under B1/B2 — that would be contrary to the immigration laws.

Ferdinand234:
Visa denied today.
Medical Student in west indies.
Applied for my US Visa 2 years ago originally to visit sibling at an Ivy League University in the USA, However during my visit, I passed the exams necessary to start clinical rotations in USA teaching hospitals (The medical schools on the west indies islands do their clinical rotations in USA). upon successful completion of that exam,I came back to Nigeria and returned back to USA after one and half month to resume rotations and I have been back and forth a couple of times doing my rotations with only 12 more weeks to go to becoming a doctor now. V/Officer asked me why i have been making frequent visits to USA which i explained(due to clinical rotations) and she told me that i said i was going to visit my sister on my first interview which I seconded, she said that I wanted the visa for my clinical rotations and was afraid I might be denied which is why I said i was visiting my sister, i argued that was not the case but she insisted.

I had not even passed the exams to begin rotations at the time of application, I was indeed going to visit my sister and to also study for the exams with my classmates , which I did and passed successfully. I was born in an EU country with a nigerian passport and have been to about 10 EU countries including UK,norway,sweden,holland,france. I really dont know what to do. Just paid another fee for a new appointment, supposed to resume the next rotation in a week, this was so devastating and overwhelming.any advice house.

Sorry to hear. In nutshell, what the V.O is saying is that you abused your tourist visa (whether or not you intended to do so when you applied.) What visa category are you now applying for? Most candidates I’ve worked with in this category usually apply for J-visa unless if the clinical is OBSERVATION ONLY. Make sure to check with your DSO for the correct visa category.

Taal17:
Anyone? Please?

Your DS-160 location has to match with the location you select for your appointment; so if booking @ Abuja, you’d need a matching DS-160

aao17ep:
Goodmorning Guys,

I am trying to invite my Father and my Sister for my graduation here in the US. I already filled a seperate DS 160 for both, i also included in each persons DS 160 that both my Dad and Sister will be travelling together. When i was filling Dad's Visa appointment page i included my Sisters visa payment reciept, ds 160 confirmation number alongside my Dad to show they are together so that they can be interviewed together and i printed out the visa appointment page which showed that there are 2 applicants but only had my Dads name on it.

I then tried filling a seperate visa appointment for my Sister, so that they can have two seperate confirmation but i got this message below when i was about submitting my Sisters.

"Your personal details match the profile which already exists in our database. The user id of that profile is "xxxxxx@gmail.com ". If you created this profile in the past and forgot the password, please use “Forget your password?” function on the login screen. If this email isn't familiar to you, please contact our helpline through Provide Feedback option in the left menu or by sending the email to our helpline. Please don't forget to attach the scanned copy of your passport’s data page to your feedback message/email"

Will my Dad's visa confirmation page cover the two of them?

You might want to call up CGI if the data is not populating properly. Also double-check to make sure your sisters info was added correctly.

Kweenkiks:
I'm sorry for the misunderstanding.
Thanks for replying.

I was able to select a new date.
I'm just confused if I was supposed to click a rescheduling portion instead of starting all over again.

Cos on my appointment history now, I have the previous and the new one I just picked today.

You should be able to reschedule. What's the confusion here if you've been able to reschedule another date?

On the original appointment, was the DS-160 confirmation number on your appointment confirmation different from your actual confirmation number? I'm curious.

Kweenkiks:
Hi friends,

I was at the US embassy Abuja on Monday 9th Sept.
It happened that I was asked to reschedule because my agent made an error on a barcode. The barcode was the appointment confirmation was different from what I had on my DS-160 form.

Hence, I was asked to reschedule. Unfortunately, I asked my agent to stop since he's made a lot of damage and I decided to continue myself.

My question is, how do I reschedule the appointment?
Is there going to be an reschedule portion for me to continue or I'll start the process again like I'm trying to restart all over and then pick a new date?

The thing is, I logged in, started all over again, picked an available date underneath what the appointment date I had there before. I was told my Visa payment receipt would remain the same.

I'm confused. Please help me
If it'll require anyone who understands this better would like to call me. I can drop my number.

Thanks

Having a hard time understanding what you're saying. Are you trying to say that the DS-160 confirmation number on your appointment confirmation (you'll find this number right under the barcode) was different from your actual DS-160 confirmation number? The barcode itself is just a digital representation of your DS-160 confirmation. Every DS-160 has a unique barcode; so I'm guessing what you're saying is that the agent used a different DS-160 confirmation to book your appointment. At any rate, your agent might have goofed but it's always the responsibility of the applicant to triple-check all docs before appearing for an interview. You can always update your DS-160 info on the appointment portal - and yes, you get to maintain your receipt number. Don't pay a dime. As long as the system lets you select a new date, you're all set. Were you able to secure a new date?

skdfu747:
Caution about what?
If your hands are clean and your intentions are good there will be no need to go through the stress of wiping out all information from your phone.
People that fall into this trap are usually unnecessarily nervous at the port of entry then they end up in CBP secondary questioning.

It's not just a matter of having clean hands. You could still be denied entry for stuff on your phone or social media account that has nothing to do with you. It's fair to say the folks mentioned in the report had "clean hands"; however, they were still deported. If the guy with the disturbing photo knew ahead of time he'd be deported over a photo that was sent to him on Whatsapp, guess what he'd have done? Your guess is as good as mine. A word is enough for the wise.

By the way, the guy I mentioned in my earlier post still clears his phone whenever he comes over here to the U.S out of an abundance of caution. Different stroke for different folks. I wasn't suggesting that folks delete their phones but my point is: whatever it takes to minimize the chances of entry denial is in one's best interest.

emily111:
Hello house I just came across this on the internet this morning, and I see why our social media is been requested for when fill the DS160, please let be guided on what we post on our social media and groups we join on them. Here is a link to what I read about people deported at the POE.

https://techcrunch.com/2019/09/02/denied-entry-united-states-whatsapp/amp/

AFAIK, this has been going on since the Obama era - this isn't new. A client of mine tried to be cleaver by half back in 2015: just before flying, he backed up his phone and wiped the whole thing (only leaving his contacts and some basic info/apps.) Problem is: he wasn't so fortunate at the port of entry and was asked to login to his Facebook/social media accounts. So yeah, it's advised to exercise caution with your digital footprint when traveling overseas. Having a visa is no guarantee for admissability.

bee4un:
Please Gurus in the house! My good friend need your advice. She is planning to attend a workshop in October but after paying for B1 Visa fee, she realised that the first available appointment date is in December.
If she choose December, the workshop would have ended and there will be no need for it. Also her invitation says the workshop will hold between October 30 to November

Please is there a way around this, kindly advice. Thank you very much for your input and advice


LadyG and co...pls show

Try emergency appointment

wuki:
I'm working with a couple applying for tourist visa. They both have an appointment already. However, after reviewing their documents, I noticed that the primary applicant has Abuja as the designated post on the DS160 form while the other is designated in Lagos. Both of them are interviewing together in Lagos. This might be a problem. Has anyone successfully been able to get the consulate to change their DS160 post prior to interview date? Of course the reason I ask is to avoid having the applicant fill a new DS160, update it on the appointment system and reschedule considering the difficulty in securing dates right now. I simply want to hear from those who might have succeeded in having NIV make appropriate changes to the designated post on the form DS160. Back in the day, I know you could call Consular services to make these sort of changes; not sure if this is still the case.

Nevermind, I spoke with a contact at Consular Services and it's been taken care of.

I'm working with a couple applying for tourist visa. They both have an appointment already. However, after reviewing their documents, I noticed that the primary applicant has Abuja as the designated post on the DS160 form while the other is designated in Lagos. Both of them are interviewing together in Lagos. This might be a problem. Has anyone successfully been able to get the consulate to change their DS160 post prior to interview date? Of course the reason I ask is to avoid having the applicant fill a new DS160, update it on the appointment system and reschedule considering the difficulty in securing dates right now. I simply want to hear from those who might have succeeded in having NIV make appropriate changes to the designated post on the form DS160. Back in the day, I know you could call Consular services to make these sort of changes; not sure if this is still the case.

basetool:
Hello guys please

I'm a silent reader for a every long time, I applied last year and I want to renew now, but I cant remember my security answer anymore to my DS160 form, I have been trying to retrieve my old application form, the place it was written down I misplace the diary ,

can anyone tell me how I can go about this,, thanks..

There's no way around this - if you can't find your personal security answer or remember it, it's gone forever. One advise I often give to my clients is to always save a downloaded copy of the application because of situations like these. That way even if you loose access to your profile you have the data saved somewhere.

Distinct05:
I haven't created a separate account yet, do you advice I go ahead to do that? Then I guess I will be using the initial receipt number for her?

Thank you

Yes - that’s what I'm saying.

Distinct05:
Thank you for this prompt reply....There are two applicants and the primary applicant (Dad) has already been interviewed and granted a visa. The challenge now is when I go back to the appointment page to reschedule that of Mum...where do I start from, I have attempted updating the existing profile which only shows Dad's info. However on the appointment history page it has Dad and Mum's name in there with their receipt and
UID numbers.

Looking forward to helpful replies. Thank you

I understand what you’re saying. Have you tried creating a separate appointment account just for your mom? You made the appointment via your dad’s account so not much you can do there.

Sasorah:
I would like to apply again but I'm resuming school this month and my next holiday is in December so I can't go for that holiday anymore till the next one during summer, next year June.

My mum told me she knows someone in the US(she didn't tell me before because she thought it wasn't useful). I also know the lady because she usually comes to visit my mum but all of a sudden she stopped coming and I was young then, I didn't know the reason but my mum just told me is because she won the US lottery visa

We have contacted her and she wants to invite me but I don't know if I should agree.. In my first application I stated that I don't know anyone in US, can I change that in my new application that I know someone.

You are a student, single and it’s likely you have no solid source of income but wanting to visit the U.S is probably why you were denied — has nothing to do with your stamps. By the way, stamps from either of the countries you mentioned are worthless; it’s akin to someone in Ghana having a Nigerian stamp on their passport. It’s nothing special in V.O’s eyes. As others have suggested: if you don’t have a good enough reason to travel Stateside, there are a ton of other places you can visit (and enjoy just as much) for vacation if you have to travel.