Thanks so much @Emeritus R

Good day House, please does anyone has link for General USA Visitors Visa enquiries...I will be glad if you can share..Thanks

Thank you

Yes its saying its with the US Embassy and when I sent a mail it says its with the post and this morning now its says no status available for the passport number.....I'm thinking of going to the place of pick up this morning

Chonco:


Have you tracked it?

Oops,..

Tomison:


Omooo you book flight before you even get a mail of getting your passport back , omooo you Dey hurry o

Good day House, pls who knows of how to contact them for passport pick up, today is the 5th day and am yet to receive a mail on my passport pick up and tomorrow is my flight....Thanks

lawali:


Congratulations. Any reason why you printed another DS160 confirmation page. Guess you didn’t take it to embassy.

I also did the same thing just that I paid 5k to reprint both the DS 160 and CGI ....my DS 160 2 barcodes was not on the same page and as I was seeing other people own on d same page. Had to re print and CGI I don't have it, and I don't want any delay

[quote author=zeeLady post=97592822]Your previous denials may or may not have played a part. When was your previous denials?
Did you do at least a mock interview? your response to study plan was not the right response

I thought as much too, he ought to say something's about credit hours and stuffs

GLORY TO GOD....VISA APPROVED @ ABUJA EMBASSY

TRANSCRIPT coming soon

Please which hotel is 5k per night and close to US embassy in ABUJA as said by @Emmanland....THANKS

emmanland:
Please note, not by my power but by the grace and mercy of God.

BACKGROUND
BSc: 3.85/5.0
GRE: 301(V-147, Q-154)
TOEFL: 100(S-23, R-24, W-26, L-27)
Funding: Full (Tuition Scholarship and monthly stipends) (TA)
Course: Materials Engineering
Time:10:30am but got there around 8am and interviewed around 9am


Because I didn't change my location on DS-160, they had to download it from Lagos to Abuja, and it took time. Well, my spirit was just okay with not filing new DS-160 or changing my location on DS-160 since it is permitted according to the info on the embassy website.

INTERVIEW
VO/Me: Good morning

I passed only my I-20 (unstapled) and international passport. He typed for some time.

VO: How did you come about this school?
Me: Sir
VO: This school (Clarkson Univ.), how did you (can't remember this)
Me: While searching for universities that align with my research area... My research area is composite and alloy materials... I came across Clarkson University on MSinUs.com. Then I checked for more details on niche, USnews,... (I don't know if I added thegradcafe).
(Though, I planned to keep talking but I just stopped here. I restrategize with God's wisdom that the black VO can be pissed off with excess talk that does not make sense to him. For my mind o, as I stared seriously at his face that day sha)

VO: How will you fund your studies
Me: The school offered me TA that gives me full funding that covers the tuition and provides monthly stipend that covers living cost. (of course he has stared seriously on my I-20)

VO: How many years is this program? (since, he's been typing on his computer but while asking this question he looked at me seriously)
Me: 5 years (I fixed my gaze seriously on him too)

VO: How do you support yourself? (continued typing)
Me: I am the Lead Tutor in *** where I coordinate training on computer programming (I deliberately emphasized this, as my publication is computer simulation and my supervisor research area is computer simulation of composite and alloy materials)
Also, I research composite and alloy materials (not too sure if I added my research area but I think I did) under Prof. *** at the University of ****

VO: Did you apply to any other university?
Me: Yes please

VO: Which other universities did you apply to?
Me: (I chopped Missouri but continued with confidence) University of Science and Technology, Michigan Technological University, Portland State University

VO: When have you been in the University of ****
Me: 2018

VO: Are you married?
Me: No

VO: Have traveled outside Nigeria?
Me: No, sir (I intentional added "sir" here. My personal opinion of letting him know I respect his position. Of course, everyone is not expected to share the same opinion)

VO: What will this program do for you?
Me: I will return to the University of *** for the offer of being a lecturer and will continue my research... (can't remember the next line).

(here, I remembered that I have gone off track to what I will be doing after the program instead of what the program will do for me. Immediately I quickly finished it up with the next line to get myself back on track)

So, knowledge and research from this program will provide me with what all these need.


Na so he passed the white paper to me o. For some seconds I went blank (I am testifying to the sudden deafness, I was not expecting his decision at that time, no evidence requested, just I-20 and my passport) until I heard that "the information on this paper will explain where to pick up your passport".

The shock in me made me to start thinking "this man should not call me back" as I was going. I was interviewed by the black guy. My smiling mode disappeared the moment I knew I was going to him and handed myself to Jesus' mercy (due to what I have read here, and I saw him denied people before me while I was on the queue). I couldn't bring myself to smile but without fear anyway... My emotion was just blank.






If you need more details about asterisked info please PM, I did this to protect the interest of those involved since I do not have their consent to reveal their details publicly.
Bonus: Hotel booking ₦5000 per night. Hotel within about 7 minutes drive to the embassy, secured, quiet, neat, and good customer service even at 11pm when I entered Abuja.


If I remember any info left out I promise to add it.


Many thanks to all ogas on ground for sharing their wealth of experience always.
Pardon me for sending it in late, I left a lot of my travel plans preparation till visa approval.

Congratulations boss....please can you share the name of the hotel and how to get there..Thanks

Altracey2:
Hello everyone, good afternoon.

In trying to apply for an expeditated interview, is it compulsory to pay SEVIS fee before the emergency application?

Thank you.

Yes, you have to pay the Sevis fee before they can approve your emergency request

Congratulations

GiftyDiamond:


VISA APPROVED

*NO GRE/IELTS
*NO FUNDING/SCHOLARSHIP (YET)
*COA - $30K*
*LOCATION: Us Embassy Abuja* (Thru Emergency Appointment).
*NO DOCUMENT ASKED, even though I went with bank statement*
I started this admission journey last week of October after the endsars protest n here I am.... Its by the Grace of God, cuz graduated since 2009, My case is special.

My appointment was for 10:00 but I got there past 8am. I didnt even answer those hustlers outside as I had my document checklist from here. Then we did the routine documents verification and biometrics; and waited for the interview proper. Two VO’s, a black man and the other white guy. I started praying, God should make the black guy release the lady fast so the next person waiting can go meet him, so I can go to the white guy once the guy with him finishes... lol. God surely did answer and next applicant was called in by the white guy. 

VO : Good morning 
Me : Good morning, (how are you, no answer, guess he didn't hear me) 

VO : pass me your documents
Me : I passed my passport n I-20 only.(what he asked for)

VO : Whats your plan, what are u going for?
Me : I'm going for my masters degree in H.A at BGSU Ohio. (I stuttered a little with shaking lips, thanks to the nose mask)

VO : he glanced thru my i20, are you married?
Me; (Smiled) Not yet 

VO: Do you have any friend or relatives in the U.S.
Me: No

VO: Have you travelled out of Nigeria b4?
Me: No, have not had any reasons to.

VO: what would you be doing with this degree?
Me: This degree will compliment my undergraduate training.

VO: cuts in Oh, what's your undergraduate degree on?
Me: I have a bachelor's degree in Accounting.
(Then i continued answering the question)

And equip me with the knowledge needed.
As I plan to return to Nigeria after graduation to work as a Health Care Consultant and be able to proffer practical solutions to the health issues in Nigeria. Vo nods his head, n glanced thru i-20 again.

VO: Where do you work?
Me: I work with bleep, I supervise the supplies of medical equipment to health centers and general administrative support.

VO: Who is your closest Sibling.
Me: My sister (I immediately inserted the sponsorship), she is the manager at ***** bank *** State, she will be sponsoring my program as she's been very supportive of my career.

VO; nods his head and ask, are your parents alive? What does your dad do n ur mum?
Me; Yes, my dad is a nurse, my mum is a proprietor.

VO, types for about 20 seconds (mennn..... I had the longest 20 secs of my life, lol)

Me; I was kabashing- praying in tongues, lol and was saying to myself, God abeg, make this man keep my passport (I will be picking it in Lagos)

Then I thought to engage him a little,

Me: How has your stay been in Nigeria and hope you plan to spend the christmas season here.
VO: Oh, its been lovely, sure, very certain (with a smile)

VO, stretches his hand to get the white paper after typing a little more... I thought I was listening to what he was saying, later I realised, I didn't hear anything. I only heard, congratulations, enjoy your stay in Ohio.


Pray Pray Pray, Prepare n Pray. God showed up for me. Cuz a night b4 I was so tensed but he sent helpers.

Thanks @Fairheart, @Akin-Oseni, @Zeelady, @Gwee9win, @Tumie and all others who have been so resourceful on this platform. The bond in this place is indescribable. Cuz faceless people I just reached out to via PM went all out for me to guide me thru n thru. I hope to also give back in my little way.

Success to those yet to secure a date n have their interview. Know what works for you n build that confidence level up. You guys will surely testify. Cheers.

Snakedoctor1:
Good people can one still be able to use a visa fee twice?
I intend to cancel my January appointment an see if I could reshedule for an earlier date with same visa fee. I already exhausted my emergency slots with the MRV.

I think you have to pay another MRV fee so as to get an early date

Thanks guys. My emergency appointment have been approved and I have gotten a date in Abuja

SeunTol:


You can choose Abuja and apply for expedited. Have you attended any interview recently? Also, ensure you have your I-20, SEVIS receipt and be within 60 days of your start date?

Thank you so much...and I have never gone for any interview yet, still trying to get my 1st date

SeunTol:


Which location did you choose for your appointment using your new MRV?

I want to choose abuja...the first one was Lagos

Please anyone that knows this should help ... how do I go about requesting another emergency interview after paying a new MRV fee..After Cancelation of the first appointment, whats next?

Please house how do I go about requesting another emergency interview after paying a new MRV fee..After Cancelation of the first appointment, whats next?

Chonco:


No, you're trying not to pay another $350 Sevis fee.
Secondly, you have a school start date and any delay may cause your admission and probably, more cost.

Try and chose a different location if the first one doesn't suit you.

Thank you very much for your response

I want to ask, is paying for MRV fee twice just to get suitable appointment means you are desperate to travel out of the country?