dfutbolar:
I requested for EA last night and got approved 11.30am today..
I uploaded my
I20
Admission letter
Servis receipt.
Ds160
Intl passport.
I also explained I needed to resume school in over 60days but needed to be in the US from 30days earlier than start date.

After I did so. I got a request ID and sent a mail to the Abuja consular stating my request ID and asking for a follow up.

All last night and this morn got a mail that it was approved.

I rescheduled and dates available where from Jan 13.

I hope this helps someone.
I also pray I'd come back with a positive transcript to encourage others

yeyebrity:


I see. She did that already but it is still showing, ‘there is no appointment currently scheduled’.

SonugaMike:
I just got denied too. This is a massacre


Please have you been denied before ?

cupcakes11:


Please can you drop the abuja email address

ifedayosol:
Fill a new DS-160 form, choosing Abuja. save the new DS-160 application ID. sign in to ur CGIfederal portal, click update profile, erase the old DS-160 application ID and input the new one, then click on save/update. you would be transferred to Abuja ìmmediately. you can then start a new appointment schedule

SaintBees:

i got denied today, cancelled and reapplied to Abuja just got a date some minutes ago. It will work out just relax. Try and reapply

SaintBees:

i got denied today, cancelled and reapplied to Abuja just got a date some minutes ago. It will work out just relax. Try and reapply

villabiz:


Do I need to cancel my earlier scheduled appointment?

SaintBees:

cancel and reedit your ds160
change location to Abuja

villabiz:


Thanks but but since I have rescheduled before do I need to pay another visa fee?

villabiz:


Thanks but but since I have rescheduled before do I need to pay another visa fee?

villabiz:


I have updated my new DS ID on the portal and I wasn’t transferred to Abuja . Pls can you assist. Thanks

ifedayosol:
Check ur new DS-160 sent to ur mail, the location should be Abuja. If its abuja and you have updated, you are on right track. just proceed with your appointment

villabiz:


Thanks but but since I have rescheduled before do I need to pay another visa fee?

ifedayosol:
just update ur profile by putting ur new DS-160 application ID and click save. At that point, the system will inform you if you are to pay a new mrv fee or not

villabiz:


Thanks for your response. Yes the new one sent is Abuja . But I have rescheduled before so my fear is that if I cancel my appointment I may have to pay another visa fee . Pls confirm. Thanks

ifedayosol:
update 1st please

dfutbolar:
I requested for EA last night and got approved 11.30am today..
I uploaded my
I20
Admission letter
Servis receipt.
Ds160
Intl passport.
I also explained I needed to resume school in over 60days but needed to be in the US from 30days earlier than start date.

After I did so. I got a request ID and sent a mail to the Abuja consular stating my request ID and asking for a follow up.

All last night and this morn got a mail that it was approved.

I rescheduled and dates available where from Jan 13.

I hope this helps someone.
I also pray I'd come back with a positive transcript to encourage others

villabiz:


Yes I have updated my profile and saved it . The system didn’t alert me whether to pay a new visa fee. I can see cancel appointment, emergency request, appointment history, provide feedback, update profile and logout on the left side of my dashboard.

ifedayosol:
From my understanding, if you dont cancel the old appointment in lagos, thère is no way you can book a new appointment in abuja. So, the next is to cancel and rèschedule. If you have option to reschedule without cancelling, good. if not, no other way ooo, na to cancel 1st

Kelex062:
Hey guys, so I saw some posts on the thread recently that a covid-19 vaccination is compulsory for you to be allowed access into the us, I would like to ask how valid it is.
And also do i need to snap a new passport for my ds160 when filling a new one after a previous denial.
Thanks.

Kelex062:
Please i need someone to reply to my questions, thanks.

EstherOA:
Yes full vaccine is compulsory. Yes too, you've to take a new passport photo. Clearly stated on that blue slip given at refusal.

HollyMadison:
Hi NLers,

Please which bank can a student get PTA from without return ticket based on this cbn policy?

KayKayShanana:
Attempt: first attempt
Interview date:20th Dec
Office: Lagos Visa Office
COA:30k USD
Funding:No funding
Time scheduled for interview: 7am
Time Visa was granted :8:35am
Status: Visa Approved

See transcript below:
VO: Why are you going to Austin Peay?

I want to ask you few questions regarding your admission. I am applying for my master's program in the same field like yours hs
Me: I am going to Austin Peay for my masters in computer science and quantitative methods, i will be focusing on data mgt & data analysis.
VO: what did you study in your first degree?
Me: Geography Science
VO:What do you do right now
Me: I work with **** & i am TM & data analyst with the team.
VO: What are the schools you applied for?
Me: East Tennessee State Uni, University of Alabama & Austin Peay State University
How many of them offered you admission
Me: I got admission from all the 3 universities (na bobo, I applied for Austin Peay only, I did for Alabama passively and it is till fall next year)
VO: why Austin Peay?
Me: Austin Peay has a robust course plan for data mgt and analysis hence my interest in choosing the institution
VO: who is paying this huge fund?
Me: My Dad
VO: What does he do?
Me: he is into Logistics, he has 2 subsidiaries, an arm is into clearing and forwarding of containers from the Sea port at Apapa (then he cut me)
VO: how many staff does he have
Me: about 150
VO: Can you be more specific ?
Me: He has 148 staffs
VO: how much does he make per annum?
VO: How long has he been into the business
Me: up to 35 years
Me: As much as 70million
VO: and you expect him to spend over 30k dollars on you per annum?
VO: what about your other siblings
Me: I have 4 of them and they are all graduates
VO: has he spent on anyone to study abroad before
Me: No
VO: so why do you think he will do this for you
Me:because I am his only son and he will go the extra mile for academics
VO: not convinced yet
VO: have you travelled before?
Me: I have not had any reason to travel.
VO: so your dad has not sponsored you on any international trip before and you expect him to spend this huge funds on you for studies
Me: I have not requested him to do this for me but i am sure he will do it if i make a requests of such.
VO: what does your mom?
Me: she is into construction
VO: be more specific
Me: she is a civil engineer, she handles construction projects end to end.
What are post study plans: I intend to return to Nigeria to join ****company as a full time facilitator bla bla (VO cuts me short)
VO:How long have you been at your current company?
Me: i have been there for close to 3 years.
VO: When did you finish your first degree?
Me: 2014, and i started working in 2015.
VO: i will be approving your Visa, congratulations.

Thank you to everyone on this platform, i have read literally all the pages on this thread and i have learnt a great deal. I am a quite participant but then i follow up on the page daily till this moment.
I wish all applicants all the best in this journey, i can assure you all of something, once you are prayerful and confident you will get your visa approved. Either it is in Lagos or Abuja, you will surely get it approved.

KayKayShanana:
Attempt: first attempt
Interview date:20th Dec
Office: Lagos Visa Office
COA:30k USD
Funding:No funding
Time scheduled for interview: 7am
Time Visa was granted :8:35am
Status: Visa Approved

See transcript below:
VO: Why are you going to Austin Peay?
Me: I am going to Austin Peay for my masters in computer science and quantitative methods, i will be focusing on data mgt & data analysis.
VO: what did you study in your first degree?
Me: Geography Science
VO:What do you do right now
Me: I work with **** & i am TM & data analyst with the team.
VO: What are the schools you applied for?
Me: East Tennessee State Uni, University of Alabama & Austin Peay State University
How many of them offered you admission
Me: I got admission from all the 3 universities (na bobo, I applied for Austin Peay only, I did for Alabama passively and it is till fall next year)
VO: why Austin Peay?
Me: Austin Peay has a robust course plan for data mgt and analysis hence my interest in choosing the institution
VO: who is paying this huge fund?
Me: My Dad
VO: What does he do?
Me: he is into Logistics, he has 2 subsidiaries, an arm is into clearing and forwarding of containers from the Sea port at Apapa (then he cut me)
VO: how many staff does he have
Me: about 150
VO: Can you be more specific ?
Me: He has 148 staffs
VO: how much does he make per annum?
VO: How long has he been into the business
Me: up to 35 years
Me: As much as 70million
VO: and you expect him to spend over 30k dollars on you per annum?
VO: what about your other siblings
Me: I have 4 of them and they are all graduates
VO: has he spent on anyone to study abroad before
Me: No
VO: so why do you think he will do this for you
Me:because I am his only son and he will go the extra mile for academics
VO: not convinced yet
VO: have you travelled before?
Me: I have not had any reason to travel.
VO: so your dad has not sponsored you on any international trip before and you expect him to spend this huge funds on you for studies
Me: I have not requested him to do this for me but i am sure he will do it if i make a requests of such.
VO: what does your mom?
Me: she is into construction
VO: be more specific
Me: she is a civil engineer, she handles construction projects end to end.
What are post study plans: I intend to return to Nigeria to join ****company as a full time facilitator bla bla (VO cuts me short)
VO:How long have you been at your current company?
Me: i have been there for close to 3 years.
VO: When did you finish your first degree?
Me: 2014, and i started working in 2015.
VO: i will be approving your Visa, congratulations.

Thank you to everyone on this platform, i have read literally all the pages on this thread and i have learnt a great deal. I am a quite participant but then i follow up on the page daily till this moment.
I wish all applicants all the best in this journey, i can assure you all of something, once you are prayerful and confident you will get your visa approved. Either it is in Lagos or Abuja, you will surely get it approved.