Hi, please does anyone know if one can apply for B1/B2 Visa, and is it possible to get an earlier date. Please its urgent. I will appreciate your kind response thank you.

pointednose:


Wow, congrats

I have also done some passion projects.

Wondering if this was written as part of your job description.

Regards,

Thank you @pointednose,
There is a question as regards volunteering in the DS 160 form, I filled in the organisations I volunteer for. But didnt mention at all the services I implemented. I was surprised the VO pointed that, because information about my service can only be found on my social media platform.
The best answer on how the Vo pointed my work was through inferring from the name of the organizations I filled in. And he was right

Visa Approved
November 6th, 7am
Lagos Embassy

Window 7, there were some rejections from that axis, I silently prayed that I dont get to be interviewed in that window, ooops there I was interviewed

I give glory to God for bringing this to pass. My sincere gratitude to all Nairalanders for your selfless efforts as regards questions and answers. I am indeed a silent follower that have been blessed richly

Special regards to @Sbrainy and @Solastar2, for the mock interview drills

God bless you all and bring your desires to fruition.

Here goes my transcript..

Vo: Where are you going to?

Vo: I am going to the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville for a Masters in Sociology with a concentration ....Vo cuts in

Vo: why this course,

Me: before I said a word Vo cuts in, I don't want speech...

So I tried saying another, before saying a word again he cuts in .. My concentration will be on Criminology..he cuts in

Vo: Criminology so why...I don't want speech

Me: (in my mind) I was almost thrown off, like what does this man exactly wants, he cuts in, even when I havent uttered a word.I still kept confidence

Vo: speak to me like a friend

Me: I tried saying something again, he cuts in , all the cuts he has most concentration looking at the computer.

Vo: I see you have done some work in Prisons..

Me : Yes, I have implemented intervention programmes in two prisons at two local government in Jigawa state, and implemented an intervention and rehabilitation program in Kirikiri Prison.

Vo: nodded with satisfaction, I see you have a full Assistantanship

Me: Yes

Vo : Have you travelled out of Nigeria before

Me: No

Vo: Any kids

Me: No

Vo: you see, I didn't want any speech, your Passion actually spoke for you.

I intend approving your visa, pay your reciprocity fee at window 22..enjoy your stay at Arkansas.

Me : thank you

Passion: he meant Rehabilitation and intervention programmes I implemented for inmates in correctional/Prison facilities in Nigeria for years now. I really didn't see this coming, and paving way for my Visa approval. Passion speaks too.

In all Pray, Trust God and Prepare.
It will surely Come to Pass

All the best, thanks and God Bless

I also think one can email Lagos NIV to update the change of resumption date on the DS 160. Saying this because similar question was asked at the last webinar on June 29 2020, hosted by Education USA on Visa Application and enquiries, the consular officer answered some of these questions. Given that the site is presently down and avoidance of haste and mistakes. Here is the link to the webinar section https://www.facebook.com/usinnigeria/videos/718151878970016/?app=fbl

I am just thinking though