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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Magnito24: 10:40am On Aug 18, 2021
Was denied today at Abuja embassy

I guess because I finished sec sch in 2010

I pray I get over this�

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Nobody: 10:51am On Aug 18, 2021
Magnito24:
Was denied today at Abuja embassy

I guess because I finished sec sch in 2010

I pray I get over this�

Take heart, brother. You weren't denied, you were only delayed. It'll surely come to you at the right time, I believe. Don't give up. Let's keep pushing and striving. May God see us through.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Jubrilawest: 11:21am On Aug 18, 2021
Good morning house. Any Current George Washington University student in-house? I need to ask few questions.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by NigPatriot(m): 11:32am On Aug 18, 2021
jojoey:
Transcript
Visa Approved: Aug 16, 2021 at Abuja Embassy
9am appointment First attempt

I give glory to God because he is the one that did it because I blabbed at some point but I was able to recover. The importance of being adequately prepared cannot also be over emphasized but it is God that blesses hard work.

I'll give some backstory and a bit of my profile.
I started the process early this year, took the GRE and TOEFL exam. I tried to schedule an appointment in Lagos since June, waited as long as I could and switched to Abuja, early July. Got an emergency appointment date in Abuja which was eventually canceled after I had arrived Abuja and even paid for a hotel which was maddening. I came back, and after sending several mails my appointment was scheduled for the 16th of August. I eventually contacted @nigpatriot a few days to my interview because I wanted to be as prepared as I could. While praying seriously as well. I think I gave equal time to prepping and praying.
I am a finance professional with over 3yrs experience and skill in auditing, accounting and finance. I have a degree in accounting and I am also a chartered accountant.
Age: 26
Program: M.Sc Computer Science
Funding: 8k
Deficit: 19k
I was interviewed by the white lady. She’s not trying to be funny or having any opinion or assuming things about you. I think she tries to give everyone a fair chance.
VO: Good morning
Me: Good morning, ma’am.
VO: I see you are going for a master's program in computer science
Me: Yes, I am
VO: What do you do?
Me: I work as an auditor at this company where I analyze the company’s financials and provide recommendations to management to aid decision making. I also carry out inventory data analysis to monitor inventory movement... cuts in...
VO: What will this course do for you?
Me: I will come back to Nigeria to take up a role in financial consulting. (This was where I goofed or thought I goofed because I had a wholesome answer to this question but it ran away at that point even after a lot of practice probably because I was a bit nervous.) I tried to back up the answer with: in the long run, I intend to start up a financial consulting firm that will use technology to carry out financial services.
VO: Why this school?
Me: I chose this school because they offer courses in data analytics technology and artificial intelligence which i'm interested in learning and this technology is changing the face of my industry. (I used simpler terms like this is how we do it now.)
Also, this school awarded me a tuition waiver, I was about to say something else then she cuts in:
VO: Who is sponsoring you?
Me: My dad will be sponsoring me
VO: What does he do?
Me: He owns a business that is into the supply of construction materials to some of the top construction companies here in Nigeria. I mentioned the companies
Vo: Okay your visa is approved
she said something about countries to avoid and other things I didn't quite get.
Me: Thank you, ma’am.

I was elated and I’m still very much thankful to God. I will continue to tell everyone about his goodness.

Oh yeah cheesy Congratulations. All the best in your endeavors.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by NigPatriot(m): 11:33am On Aug 18, 2021
Magnito24:
Was denied today at Abuja embassy

I guess because I finished sec sch in 2010

I pray I get over this�

Sorry for the denial. Kindly post your transcript here.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Shuayb0(m): 11:41am On Aug 18, 2021
Hi

I just sent you a pm, please respond.
NigPatriot:


Sorry for the denial. Kindly post your transcript here.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Offspringofdave: 12:36pm On Aug 18, 2021
Don’t be discouraged...I graduated from high 2010. I was denied Visa twice before getting getting it this year...just be positive and strategise again...
Magnito24:
Was denied today at Abuja embassy

I guess because I finished sec sch in 2010

I pray I get over this�

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Olayinka6869: 12:51pm On Aug 18, 2021
Please anyone to link me up with student(s) at Morgan state university, Maryland, USA to jointly get shared apartment or Room kindly reach me on dafizzle01@gmail.com. Thanks in advance
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Chyjoey(m): 2:02pm On Aug 18, 2021
EmmyPers:
Hello guys,

This is urgent..

Please my interview is on Thursday and my sponsor just moved funds to buy goods from her foreign customers...but I still have her statement I printed to get my i20 around 22nd of illy last month...please can I take that to the embassy?.......if yes, would they verify the balance in the account

Urgent response please ....thank you all


My case is similar, my sponsor moved chunk of the money from their account and the last statement I got was in June. My interview is next week. Is it still advisable to go with the statement issued 2months ago?

Also, the statement I have doesn't have any deposit except for an account balance that would cover my tuition, do the inflow and outflow really matter here?

Lastly, everybody's dad seems to be a "real estate practitioner" please what's the chance of a corporate person being one's sponsor not to mention that the person is my cousin too?

Thanks.

My cousin was my sponsor. I was approved.

Don't join the crowd, TELL THE TRUTH!

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Chyjoey(m): 2:09pm On Aug 18, 2021
jswaggzo:
Hey guys. I’m currently in the US on a J1 visa. I’m trying to adjust my status. I have to apply for a waiver with a “statement of no objection” from the Nigerian embassy here. One of the required documents I have to submit is “release letter from sponsor”.
I email my sponsor organization and their response is attached below.
Please who has any idea of what I can submit instead or how to go about this issue ?
Thanks !!!!!!

I'm curious as to why you need to e-mail your sponsor organization. Don't you currently work with them? These kind of discussions are better had in person.

Try to explain to them that you're subject to INA212e and you're trying to get a home residency requirement waiver through the no-objection pathway.

I'm sure they should be able to help, as most J1 sponsors assist with waiver processing.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Nobody: 2:55pm On Aug 18, 2021
Magnito24:
Was denied today at Abuja embassy

I guess because I finished sec sch in 2010

I pray I get over this�

How is this an issue?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Adem20: 3:08pm On Aug 18, 2021
Guys please I need your help/advice on my current situation.

I applied for an Emergency Visa Interview for Abuja and the earliest possible date I got was for 26th of August 2021, meanwhile my school is resuming (lectures) on the 23rd of August. I contacted the school and I was told I should still go for my Visa appointment provided I can be in the US in the first week of September and moreover the courses I will be taking this semester will be online. However, they are not willing to issue to me a clearance for late resumption.

My question is that, has anyone ever had a similar issue and how did it go at the embassy? Also, how were you able to defend your situation?

Please note that the delay period is just three days apart.

Thanks in anticipation of your honest replies.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by psychologyshuby: 3:12pm On Aug 18, 2021
Maybe he is going for an undergraduate program.
Mcquine:


How is this an issue?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Magnito24: 3:41pm On Aug 18, 2021
Going for bachelor's
Mcquine:


How is this an issue?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Remix10(m): 4:32pm On Aug 18, 2021
Magnito24:
Was denied today at Abuja embassy

I guess because I finished sec sch in 2010

I pray I get over this�

You finished sec school in 2010, or do you mean to say undergraduate studies? Please how does it affect one's chances?

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Pauliben: 4:35pm On Aug 18, 2021
Hello everyone,

My visa was approved this morning.

GRE score: No GRE
Publications: 2
School: University of Florida
Assistantship: Fully funded
Date: August 18th, 2021.
Location: Abuja
Status: Approved

Me: Good morning
VO: ( Good morning) Hand me your documents.
Me: Here you go (gave him my I-20 and passport
VO: You're going to study for a doctoral degree?
Me: Yes
VO: What's your travel experience?
Me: I have travelled to France, Finland and Germany
VO: For what?
Me: I travelled to France and Finland for my msc. I also did internship at two companies in France and Germany.
VO: He nodded his head and showed his friend who seem impressed. What did you study for your msc?
Me: Plant breeding.
VO: Very good. It's related to Horticultural science.
VO: (types for a long while...)
VO: ( gave me a white paper) I am approving your Visa. Your passport will be ready in one week. Do not transit through.... Bla bla bla (I couldn't hear him very well).
Me: Thank you. Have a nice day.

To be honest, I have read every transcript on this platform and prepared very well. But the interview was easier than expected.

In all, na God do am ooo. His Mercies endures forever and ever. AMEN.

My sincere appreciation goes to everyone that has responded to my questions. God bless you all.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Lovedavid(m): 4:42pm On Aug 18, 2021
Congratulation!!
Pauliben:
Hello everyone,

My visa was approved this morning.

GRE score: No GRE
Publications: 2
School: University of Florida
Assistantship: Fully funded
Date: August 18th, 2021.
Location: Abuja
Status: Approved

Me: Good morning
VO: ( Good morning) Hand me your documents.
Me: Here you go (gave him my I-20 and passport
VO: You're going to study for a doctoral degree?
Me: Yes
VO: What's your travel experience?
Me: I have travelled to France, Finland and Germany
VO: For what?
Me: I travelled to France and Finland for my msc. I also did internship at two companies in France and Germany.
VO: He nodded his head and showed his friend who seem impressed. What did you study for your msc?
Me: Plant breeding.
VO: Very good. It's related to Horticultural science.
VO: (types for a long while...)
VO: ( gave me a white paper) I am approving your Visa. Your passport will be ready in one week. Do not transit through.... Bla bla bla (I couldn't hear him very well).
Me: Thank you. Have a nice day.

To be honest, I have read every transcript on this platform and prepared very well. But the interview was easier than expected.

In all, na God do am ooo. His Mercies endures forever and ever. AMEN.

My sincere appreciation goes to everyone that has responded to my questions. God bless you all.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Erudite77: 4:43pm On Aug 18, 2021
Pauliben:
Hello everyone,

My visa was approved this morning.

GRE score: No GRE
Publications: 2
School: University of Florida
Assistantship: Fully funded
Date: August 18th, 2021.
Location: Abuja
Status: Approved

Me: Good morning
VO: ( Good morning) Hand me your documents.
Me: Here you go (gave him my I-20 and passport
VO: You're going to study for a doctoral degree?
Me: Yes
VO: What's your travel experience?
Me: I have travelled to France, Finland and Germany
VO: For what?
Me: I travelled to France and Finland for my msc. I also did internship at two companies in France and Germany.
VO: He nodded his head and showed his friend who seem impressed. What did you study for your msc?
Me: Plant breeding.
VO: Very good. It's related to Horticultural science.
VO: (types for a long while...)
VO: ( gave me a white paper) I am approving your Visa. Your passport will be ready in one week. Do not transit through.... Bla bla bla (I couldn't hear him very well).
Me: Thank you. Have a nice day.

To be honest, I have read every transcript on this platform and prepared very well. But the interview was easier than expected.

In all, na God do am ooo. His Mercies endures forever and ever. AMEN.

My sincere appreciation goes to everyone that has responded to my questions. God bless you all.

Congratulations!

May God Almighty grant you journey mercies.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Pauliben: 4:43pm On Aug 18, 2021
Hello everyone,

I have a question about transit. All the flights I tried to book will be transiting through the EU (airfrance and KLM). Please can I go ahead and book any of these. Will I have problem getting into the US?

Thank you.

Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by kenwizy(m): 4:45pm On Aug 18, 2021
Chyjoey:


My cousin was my sponsor. I was approved.

Don't join the crowd, TELL THE TRUTH!


Sorry did you get funding ??
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Nobody: 5:17pm On Aug 18, 2021
Magnito24:
Going for bachelor's

Oh ok
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Adem20: 5:27pm On Aug 18, 2021
Guys please I need your help/advice on my current situation.

I applied for an Emergency Visa Interview for Abuja and the earliest possible date I got was for 26th of August 2021, meanwhile my school is resuming (lectures) on the 23rd of August. I contacted the school and I was told I should still go for my Visa appointment provided I can be in the US in the first week of September and moreover the courses I will be taking this semester will be online. However, they are not willing to issue to me a clearance for late resumption.

My question is that, has anyone ever had a similar issue and how did it go at the embassy? Also, how were you able to defend your situation?

Please note that the delay period is just three days apart.

Thanks in anticipation of your honest replies.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by MiamiePizza(m): 6:20pm On Aug 18, 2021
chigozieduru:


Not totally sure how UWSP admission work but did they give you an option to select someone? The admission counselor for international student is Karrie Lane.

https://www.uwsp.edu/admissions/Pages/meet-the-counselors/default.aspx
They did not give me an option but I'll just follow this link you've posted. Thanks so much
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Ajaxa: 6:22pm On Aug 18, 2021
Guys please I'm trying to fill my Ds160 and I get stucked at the security questions and answer section please can anyone help. Its not even popping up the space to fill it out at all. Please what is wrong. Please don't just look at my question and abandon me. I'm doing this for the first time. Please guide me on how to go about it
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by beejhay69: 6:40pm On Aug 18, 2021
Ajaxa:
Guys please I'm trying to fill my Ds160 and I get stucked at the security questions and answer section please can anyone help. Its not even popping up the space to fill it out at all. Please what is wrong. Please don't just look at my question and abandon me. I'm doing this for the first time. Please guide me on how to go about it
Hi.
The portal is under maintenance.
Save your DS-160 number and try again later at midnight.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by beejhay69: 6:46pm On Aug 18, 2021
Adem20:


Guys please I need your help/advice on my current situation.

.
Hi.
Print the email the school sent to you extending resumption till September. You can go with that to the Embassy and present it if asked. However, for the POE you'd need an official letter from the school extending your resumption, or they'd update your i20 to accommodate your late arrival.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Lightp: 6:47pm On Aug 18, 2021
Adem20:
Guys please I need your help/advice on my current situation.

I applied for an Emergency Visa Interview for Abuja and the earliest possible date I got was for 26th of August 2021, meanwhile my school is resuming (lectures) on the 23rd of August. I contacted the school and I was told I should still go for my Visa appointment provided I can be in the US in the first week of September and moreover the courses I will be taking this semester will be online. However, they are not willing to issue to me a clearance for late resumption.

My question is that, has anyone ever had a similar issue and how did it go at the embassy? Also, how were you able to defend your situation?

Please note that the delay period is just three days apart.

Thanks in anticipation of your honest replies.


Print that email conversation showing everything including the name of the person you are in contact with and go with it to the interview. if asked for prove present the conversation to them.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by beejhay69: 6:50pm On Aug 18, 2021
Pauliben:
Hello everyone,

My visa was approved this morning.

GRE score: No GRE
Publications: 2
School: University of Florida
Assistantship: Fully funded
Date: August 18th, 2021.
Location: Abuja
Status: Approved

Congratulations.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by WiZiggy: 6:56pm On Aug 18, 2021
Never mind dear, information is key,
Please can one use a university degree to apply? Or is it just WAEC?
Teecee18th:


Lol.. I'm a joker??.. you are the joker, do you think I just assume things and not do my research first??.. Berea college is test optional (it's not a must to take sat) and my score was almost the same as the Kenya girl's own when converted to us gpa and she got in without sat, and even if you don't take sat all admitted students financial needs are met, and for the last time, I have decided to take sat (to assist my gpa), I joined this forum because I needed advice and different people's view on the issue, but most of the replies have been insulting, and seriously, can't some of you advice someone without insulting the person, so dear pls do your research and gain more knowledge before coming online to write what you feel like

See for urself
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Ajaxa: 7:01pm On Aug 18, 2021
Thanks
beejhay69:
Hi.
The portal is under maintenance.
Save your DS-160 number and try again later at midnight.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Samongo(m): 7:10pm On Aug 18, 2021
Hello guys

My EA was approved on the 11th of August and the earliest date I could schedule was 24th of September but I was able to pick 7th of September before expiration of the EA. After my EA expired, I saw the prompt to apply for another EA but was denied some days after. My school resumes on the 26th of August but as a GA I have to resume on the 25th of August. I emailed the school for extension but I was told that my GA will be moved to another available student of I don't get there on the 25th of August. I can't see the EA prompt on my CGI page again. I don't know if I should defer to Spring but if I do, I will lose the assistantship and according to the program coord, no GA for Spring semester. Pls I need advice

Should I pay another mrv fee or stick to the September date and defer to Spring semester?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Favoredhighly: 7:37pm On Aug 18, 2021
Hello people, what is really happening? I've been applying for dates on the US portal for the past 3 months to no avail. My school resumes tommorow but I was given a month grace, is it because I have dependants with me? I'm tired of searching, I've used about 3 agents to no avail. I applied for emergency date, and it was denied. Nothing is wrong with my documents, I dont know why there are no dates available I'm sincerely frustrated. Please how can I be helped? My present agent has been searching since last week, to no avail.

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