mikael11:
Good morning everybody....
Does anybody know if Abuja still grants emergency requests.. lagos has just been......

Is there regular dates ?

AydotNX:
VISA DENIED
1ST ATTEMPT B1/B2 DENIED,2019
2ND ATTEMPT F1 DENIED
JUNE 28,2021.
BLACK WOMAN,WINDOW 2.
V.O Good morning and how are you doing?
Me Good morning ma. I am fine thank you ma.
V.O Can I have your DOCUMENTS?
Me Yes ma, I passed them.
She was busy typing and tension was building up until i gained my self. She typed for almost three minutes before the first questions.
V.O why have you chosen you school and program?
Me. I have chosen the program because it fits perfectly with my career aims. I have eleven years working experience in the field. I have chose the school because they have wealth of experienced Prof., most especially in my engineering field i will major and the they work closely with the researchers in the industries. The PHD programs in the school are recognized as high research activities. ALL programs in the school are of global standard and they are all accredited. The school is well known and ranked one of the top schools in US.
V.O wHAT is your present job?
ME. I work as the head of powder coating/Powder coating manager department in my company.
VO ........Something coating?
ME Yes head powder coating.
V.O OK let go to fund. Can you explain the 'tuition differential' in your I-20?
mE. It is part of the money available to me as i have secured GA position. That is where the issue start from. Tuition differential is appearing under funds available for me. Total funds i need is $41,357 and deficit of $423 and funds available is $44,937. My personal funds is $4000.

In my I-20, UNDER FUNDS AVAILABLE I HAVE PERSONAL FUNDS $4,000,TUITION DIFFERENTIAL $12,879 AND ON CAMPUS EMPLOYEMENT IS $28,453.THEY ARE ROUND FIGGURE,NOTE THIS IS INFORMATION IS FOR THE READER, NOT TO THE V.O.

V.O Please wait I will be back. She went to discuss with person beside her, V.O in window 1. After 3 minutes again she came to ask for my old passport. I have travelled before. I passed my old passport with the letter i received in regards to the tuition differential from my school D.S.O. After few minutes on the screen, she asked again my age.
Me. I am 40 years, I celebrated my 40th birthday 4 days ago.
V.O Are you married?
Me. I am married with 3 children.
V.O WITH HOW MANY?
ME WITH 3 CHILDREN MA.
V.O Sorry you are not eligible for this..........
Me. I asked if there is any particular thing she wants me to re address if applying again. SHE SAID SHE CANT TELL ME.

PLEASE GURU IN THE HOUSE HELP A FELLOW BROTHER. I HAVE REPPLY WITH DUMMY FORM ,YET TO SUBMIT FORM.
08063493360. SCH START AUGUST 27,AVAILABLE IS DEC. 15. I WROTE THE SCH D.SO ABOUT THE PROBLEM ON MY I-20 AND SHE FINALLY PUT ALL AVAILABLE FUNDS UNDER GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP.
PLEASE ADVICE
I wrote sch if i can start online or i defer till Spring,YET TO GET BACK.

Ur reason for why d school and the program are not strong enough. Let ur first few sentences answer the VOs question before u continue with the other supporting stories. But believe me ur reasons are not strong OR let me say the way u delivered ur points was weak. Establish how the program will help ur career when u get back and try to go straight to the point. Ofcourse for F1 visa at that age(except u r a lecturer in Nigeria OR u r going for MBA or ur company is sponsoring you), u have a lot of convincing to do, and its not about how much u say BUT the quality of what u say and how u deliver ur points.
Are u also sure, what u filled in previous DS160 doesnt contradict what u filled now.

Pefuele:


Sorry about the denial. I noticed you talked to much but mostly spewing word that doesn't connect and very generic.

Are you married?

I am married with three kids. This is a yes or no response. You mentioned three children and you encouraged the VO to ask another question on the children. Also, does what you filled for your B1/B2 application tally in times with your F1. Do you have three children then too? Even with full ride scholarships the 3 children tells the VO you have lots of responsibility & I am not sure you had full ride cos I noticed you mentioned personal savings. To be sincere a lot of things needs to be set right if you choose to go for another interview. The US embassy is not where to rush to but address the possible red flags before reapplying & you also didn't help yourself by not posting the school. I am sure if you are going to an ivy league you would have posted...lol

Thanks so much for your advice. I really agree with the points you raised. The sch. is Eastern Michigan University. One last question, is it proper to say self sponsor, even if you have full or part scholarship in the form or at interview? Do one really need to present Proof of funds more than one year if he is on G.A?

Do you know if there is a regular date

Edunaijagirl:


Is there regular dates ?

Congratulations. Good stuff

Hemstone:
Visa Approved in Abuja this morning. Transcript later

tunapawizzy:

Ur reason for why d school and the program are not strong enough. Let ur first few sentences answer the VOs question before u continue with the other supporting stories. But believe me ur reasons are not strong OR let me say the way u delivered ur points was weak. Establish how the program will help ur career when u get back and try to go straight to the point. Ofcourse for F1 visa at that age(except u r a lecturer in Nigeria OR u r going for MBA or ur company is sponsoring you), u have a lot of convincing to do, and its not about how much u say BUT the quality of what u say and how u deliver ur points.
Are u also sure, what u filled in previous DS160 doesnt contradict what u filled now.

Thank you for your time.
Your points are well noted.

Abuja Embassy
Visa Approved
GA with 4090 deficit

VO: Good morning
Me: Good Morning
VO: I can see you are going to the Bleep university to study Systems science and theory
Me: Yes, with a special focus in Sustainable Energy
VO: What do you intend to do after your studies?
Me: I would come back to Nigeria to do (Vo cuts in)
VO: What you are trying to explain is related to what you currently do?
Me: Yes (She typed for a while)
VO: What will be your research?
Me: I would be using internet of things controller which will be using machine learning and remote monitoring to efficiently distribute power across a network of solar households (VO cuts in again)
VO: I can see you have an Assitanship and a deficit of 4000 usd, she points to the I-20 and asked me who is paying for it.
Me: My aunt Mrs bla bla bla
VO: I would be approving your Visa.

I collect white paper and turn my back immediately to leave. VO called me back and started telling me covid 19 bla bla bla, I was looking at her but was not even understanding anything. When she finished I just japa

Hemstone:
Visa Approved in Abuja this morning. Transcript later

Please how long does it take to get emergency response email?? Am yet to get from Abuja

Hemstone:
Abuja Embassy
Visa Approved
GA with 4090 deficit

VO: Good morning
Me: Good Morning
VO: I can see you are going to the Eastern Illinois university to study Sustainable Energy
Me: Yes
VO: What do you intend to do after your studies?
Me: I would come back to Nigeria to do (Vo cuts in)
VO: What you are trying to explaining is related to what you currently do?
Me: Yes (She typed for a while)
VO: What will be your research?
Me: I would be using internet of things controller which will be using machine learning and remote monitoring to efficiently distribute power across a network of solar households (VO cuts in again)
VO: I can see you have an Assitanship and a deficit of 4000 usd, she points to the I-20 and ask me who is paying for it.
Me: My aunt Mrs bla bla bla
VO: I would be approving your Visa.

I collect white paper and turn my back immediately to leave. VO called me back and started telling me covid 19 bla bla bla, I was looking at her but was not even understanding anything. When she finished I just japa

Congratulations!!!

Hemstone:
Abuja Embassy
Visa Approved
GA with 4090 deficit

VO: Good morning
Me: Good Morning
VO: I can see you are going to the Eastern Illinois university to study Systems science and theory
Me: Yes, with a special focus in Sustainable Energy
VO: What do you intend to do after your studies?
Me: I would come back to Nigeria to do (Vo cuts in)
VO: What you are trying to explain is related to what you currently do?
Me: Yes (She typed for a while)
VO: What will be your research?
Me: I would be using internet of things controller which will be using machine learning and remote monitoring to efficiently distribute power across a network of solar households (VO cuts in again)
VO: I can see you have an Assitanship and a deficit of 4000 usd, she points to the I-20 and asked me who is paying for it.
Me: My aunt Mrs bla bla bla
VO: I would be approving your Visa.

I collect white paper and turn my back immediately to leave. VO called me back and started telling me covid 19 bla bla bla, I was looking at her but was not even understanding anything. When she finished I just japa

congratulations, i pray for this kind of easy interview and favour

Hemstone:
Abuja Embassy
Visa Approved
GA with 4090 deficit

Congrats man!

Please for those going for B.Sc courses, are the visas valid for 4years or is it still the regular 2 year study visa that will be issued??

Hello guys
Please help , I have not gotten a date for appointment, I have received my i20 three weeks ago , please the resumption date is July 17 and the latest date is august 22 . Please help me on what to do ./ please guys

AydotNX:




Thanks so much for your advice. I really agree with the points you raised. The sch. is Eastern Michigan University. One last question, is it proper to say self sponsor, even if you have full or part scholarship in the form or at interview? Do one really need to present Proof of funds more than one year if he is on G.A?

Oh! No wonder. The school doesn't have history of great approvals at the Embassy. There was a lady I worked on her application who was approved going to this school this fall. I have seen a fewer transcripts that a VO ask so many questions before her approval. Though I referred her to read old transcripts that is where the real questions are & I took her through several mocks involving tough questions,easy questions and psychological questions like a VO assuming you know the school & asking you questions to put you under pressure.Infact,TAMUK that rarely funds until you touch base has better approval ratings. Umich Ann Arbor & the schools at East Lansing is nice. If you have full scholarships you dnt say self you can put the school but if you have a deficit you can put self as someone covering the deficit. If you are on GA you may need to present. This is because you may be offered full GA or half GA and it doesn't cover tuition. However if you have a GA with tuition waiver and stipends that covers your total cost you dnt need an SOA except you are going with dependents. Also, since in your last interview you mentioned you have three kids you will need to show an SOA that shows you are loaded. Because, it is clear to the VO that you have responsibility. Also, the VO may ask about what your wife is doing you should be able to convince the VO that your wife has an excellent source of income. Best!

VISA APPROVED
DATE :24TH JUNE
LOCATION:ABUJA
COA: 44k
NO FUNDING

Naira Marley come interview too with two of his guys but were sent back due to missing documents . Though after bringing the complete documents , they came back and did their interview.


Me ; Good morning (smiling)
VO: Good morning (was smiling too)
VO: Pass me your document
Me: passed my I-20 and DS160

VO : is this masters in accounting ( pointing to my I-20)
Me : yes that’s correct( while smiling and looking at him directly in the eyes )

VO: what do you do ?
Me : I’m an accountant , I work at my dads accounting firm….

VO : Cuts in ( how many staff working at the firm )
Me : about 35 , I also have my ICAN , I manage my dads fuel station and other business. I’m also involved with a charity organization and Ecowas which led to my appointment as an Ecowas Youth ambassador.

VO : cuts in , can you say that again , I didn’t get it
Me : Ecowas Youth ambassador ( he nods)

VO: Have you traveled out of Nigeria before
Me :I have never traveled out of Nigeria before because everything I want to achieve is here(Nigeria)

VO: who is sponsoring (points to the I-20 again )
Me : My dad , he’s also an accountant , a business who owns two fuel stations and also into in real Estate, the estate we live in now he’s the owner

VO : I’ll be keeping your passport(gives me my I-20 and DS160) then brought out the white paper ; take this paper , visit travel.state.gov etc .
ME : Thank you, we both smiled (vo and I) , I left .

Note : No other document asked except the I-20 and DS160

This interview was about 2 minutes


On 25th June(Friday ) ; they messaged that my passport was ready for up but I left it till Monday before I picked it up.

I didn’t do as if it was a do or die affair, i was very calm because i had the mindset of it’s not the end of the world and I also have other opportunities here , so if it works fine and if it doesn’t fine , life continues.

I have never posted here but I’ve been following this thread since January and I learned a lot from transcripts.

Congratulations to everyone who already got their Visa and I wish everyone going for interview success.

Congratulations!!!

Hemstone:
Abuja Embassy
Visa Approved
GA with 4090 deficit

VO: Good morning
Me: Good Morning
VO: I can see you are going to the Eastern Illinois university to study Systems science and theory
Me: Yes, with a special focus in Sustainable Energy
VO: What do you intend to do after your studies?
Me: I would come back to Nigeria to do (Vo cuts in)
VO: What you are trying to explain is related to what you currently do?
Me: Yes (She typed for a while)
VO: What will be your research?
Me: I would be using internet of things controller which will be using machine learning and remote monitoring to efficiently distribute power across a network of solar households (VO cuts in again)
VO: I can see you have an Assitanship and a deficit of 4000 usd, she points to the I-20 and asked me who is paying for it.
Me: My aunt Mrs bla bla bla
VO: I would be approving your Visa.

I collect white paper and turn my back immediately to leave. VO called me back and started telling me covid 19 bla bla bla, I was looking at her but was not even understanding anything. When she finished I just japa

I have been a member of this group for long l appreciate all the correctios and tips they are really helpful.
My school is to resume August and l didn't see any interview date.l only saw Feb 8 2022.l already mailed for emergency date but l am yet to get a reply.Is there anything l can do about that.

Emmyjnr1:
Lagos what's happening ooooo...no mail after weeks of applying for emergency...

please how did you apply?

ladeonas:


please how did you apply?

For Lagos emergency you mean??

Visa approved this morning ! Abuja

Chiezzh:
Visa approved this morning ! Abuja

Congratulations!

Congratulations!

Hemstone:
Visa Approved in Abuja this morning. Transcript later

Flexigenius:


Congratulations!

How far? Has Lagos Embassy responded to you

How long should one wait after submitting emergency request?

Good evening
If anyone is having their interview around 16th and is need of one person they can practice their transcript with for a few minutes everyday till then.
Please PM

Congratulations... got approved aswell in Abuja today

Hemstone:
Visa Approved in Abuja this morning. Transcript later

Pls, how do one know if UK Visa is approved through mail?

Hello House. I will be arriving JFK at 3:15pm, and will be taking a connecting flight at 6:40pm at LaGuardia airport to Dallas. Please is 3 hours 25mins enough to catch up with the connecting flight? Thank you.

Transcripts coming in later..Thanks to everyone

EmmyteeTosin:
Congratulations... got approved aswell in Abuja today

Is there anyone going to MIT or RWTH here?

Spencatrading20:
Pls i have booked and cancelled my interview date twice before booking finally for 26th April 2022. Now i want to contact an agent that helped my friend to get an early date in July 2021 but i have been warned that i have exceeded the number of cancellations and if i cancel the current appointment i will have to pay for another MRV FEE.
pls is there a way out of this.?

I had same challenge. I had to pay another MRV fee

Good evening everyone! Has anyone gotten emergency request approved in Abuja today?