Good day everyone, I just joined this platform of recent and I've always been praying for the person that recommended this platform to me. Am really excited to be here because I gotten a lot of enlightenment.
But I have a question that I'll love everyone to help in enlightening me.
I got denied of an F1 visa at US embassy Abuja and that was November. On my I20 form I inputed that I was learning IT( programming and building of websites) but I was told that was the reason I was denied due to the fact that Nigeria is known for it rampage in Yahoo, so they have that in mind already.
Knowing that, I just reapplied but I am yet to pick a date at Lagos due to the unfavorable date that is still showing. But on my current DS160 form I inputed that I am a student meanwhile I just wrote my post jamb last year and I'll be given admission this February, so due to the far date my admission will be out and I need to quickly fill up my DS160 so I could see a favorable date on time, so I just forged a date which I got my admission ( date I became a student), with the hope of backdating my admission letter to the date I inputed in my DS160.
1. My question now is am I good to go with this plan?? Because if I am to use February which is my original date when admission will be given to me and my interview is in June, won't the consular be like I just got admission and I want to go abroad, won't he deny me because of that?
2. Will the consular confirm from my school if I tender my admission letter to prove am a student here in Nigeria
In expectancy of your reply everyone. Please guys, thanks in advance guys.
Please don't pass this bye without giving a reply, am in need of reply now please everyone.

Good evening everyone,

Please I need a review of my situation below.

I got admission for masters in 2019, paid for SEVIS fee and applied for Visa. I was denied in all two attempts. Now fast forward to January this year. My school updated my admission. The SEVIS coordinator told me that she would be making an application to SEVP to change my original F1 SEVIS record from "cancelled" status to "initial" status. And if it is approved, my records with them will be updated and she will issue me an updated i-20 with the previous SEVIS ID with which I paid the fee in 2019. She pointed out that the implication is that I won't have to pay another SEVIS fee as I would be using the one I paid in 2019. It sounded like magic to me because I have known that SEVIS fee lasts for only 1 year.

Now, she has sent me an updated i-20...bearing the same SEVIS ID with which I made the SEVIS fee payment in 2019. She has also said I don't need to make any other payment. Sincerely, I'm worried; to say the least.

Please, what do you all think about this?

gbarinze:
Good evening everyone,

Please, what do you all think about this?

https://fmjfee.com/i901fee/index.html
Just check the status of your SEVIS ID via the above link. You'd know if it's still valid.

Visit https://fmjfee.com/i901fee/index.html and generate payment coupon with which you'll use and pay.



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beejhay69:

https://fmjfee.com/i901fee/index.html
Just check the status of your SEVIS ID via the above link. You'd know if it's still valid.

See what I'm seeing....

Poddy:
Waow Communication Studies.
Could you please help review my SOP?

I can't say I am a professional in that area, but I will try my best. Send me a pm if you can.

Babnxst93:
Please assist me oo

I would advise you to wait for the GA decision. Emergency Appointment date is always there to use. If they approve the loan and you did not cancel it for some time (im not sure how long), you will still need to pay the loan back even if you don't need it again.
But then, it would be your call at the end of the day. Best wishes!

Olatemmanuel01:
Good day everyone, I just joined this platform of recent and I've always been praying for the person that recommended this platform to me. Am really excited to be here because I gotten a lot of enlightenment.
But I have a question that I'll love everyone to help in enlightening me.
I got denied of an F1 visa at US embassy Abuja and that was November. On my I20 form I inputed that I was learning IT( programming and building of websites) but I was told that was the reason I was denied due to the fact that Nigeria is known for it rampage in Yahoo, so they have that in mind already.
Knowing that, I just reapplied but I am yet to pick a date at Lagos due to the unfavorable date that is still showing. But on my current DS160 form I inputed that I am a student meanwhile I just wrote my post jamb last year and I'll be given admission this February, so due to the far date my admission will be out and I need to quickly fill up my DS160 so I could see a favorable date on time, so I just forged a date which I got my admission ( date I became a student), with the hope of backdating my admission letter to the date I inputed in my DS160.
1. My question now is am I good to go with this plan?? Because if I am to use February which is my original date when admission will be given to me and my interview is in June, won't the consular be like I just got admission and I want to go abroad, won't he deny me because of that?
2. Will the consular confirm from my school if I tender my admission letter to prove am a student here in Nigeria
In expectancy of your reply everyone. Please guys, thanks in advance guys.
Please don't pass this bye without giving a reply, am in need of a reply now please everyone.

Im not sure I understand your write up well but I will do my best to reply based on some things could pick
1. @bolded, I do not think that is true. There are so many Nigerians into programming and computer-related stuff that are legit. Many even get employed yearly in the United States.
2. Please be as truthful as possible. The first opportunity is the best opportunity to get it right, it becomes more difficult as time goes by. Especially when you start needing to change your "truth"
3. Take your time to get things right, you can always use EA.
But all in all, you understand your situation better! I wish you the best!

I applied to Ball State University Fall 2022 but I have not gotten admission. Which course did you apply to?

Babnxst93:
Who else got admitted to ball state university for fall admission? Please if there is a group for those going to ball state university this coming fall please add me

MA actuarial science yours?

Wendywilson:
I applied to Ball State University Fall 2022 but I have not gotten admission. Which course did you apply to?

Gokoyer1401:
Thanks ma'am. Do you have an idea how much will be needed at a minimum for 2 kids and my wife as POF?

It depends on the school.
For instance, in UA it is $5000 per child and $5000 for spouse
NIU: 5500 for spouse, 6500 per child
UF: 2500 per child, 6000 for spouse
WIU: 8200 for a spouse, 4100 per child
So like I said, it depends on the school.

It is usually stated on their website but if you can't find it, reach out to them. Best wishes bro!

gbarinze:


See what I'm seeing....

No issues. You're good.

Thanks you very much for your contribution! I actually applied to UF and other schools.

bukhety:

It depends on the school.
For instance, in UA it is $5000 per child and $5000 for spouse
NIU: 5500 for spouse, 6500 per child
UF: 2500 per child, 6000 for spouse
WIU: 8200 for a spouse, 4100 per child
So like I said, it depends on the school.

It is usually stated on their website but if you can't find it, reach out to them. Best wishes bro!

Please for those that has applied and got admitted to BGSU for graduate programs, do they require proof of English language proficiency?

Gokoyer1401:
Thanks very much for your contribution! I actually applied to UF and other schools.

Toh! Im eying UF too. I hope to get funding. I'm taking 3 kids and my hubby. May God help us out.

beejhay69:

No issues. You're good.

Just like that? This is magic! ��
Thank you brotherly.

Thank you Fairheart,I need GRE materials.

Please I also have a question for you. I'm going for masters in Chemistry, is Gmat or GRE which is better for me??

Gokoyer1401:
Good day sir,
This is my email ID: loveycal@yahoo.com.
Thanks for your time sir.

@dfutbolar, thanks a lot, this is very insightful, I appreciate your the response and contribution God bless

dfutbolar:




I doubt they will ask you why you were denied in 2015. I feel this would have been asked if it was a F1 visa and was as recent as 6 months ago.

A whole lot has changed for you and your new job is a great home tie as well.

Your husband and children were not going on vacation because it was a work trip kind of vacation.

And as regards what your husband does, its still what he does you will say but you'll learn to sell him. I guess he is your sponsor.?

My husband is the Ceo and founder of so so and so Company that has been in existence since so so so year and registered with the CAC. The company is well known in the South South region and South West Region of Nigeria because they are the major distributor of aluminium sheets to both government and private individuals. Be ready to answer questions like how many staff does he have and branches of offices. Just sell him yet trying not to tell a lie.
Good luck.

Gurus in the house please help ooo. As someone that has been denied visa before, do I fill a yes or no in the part where it asks if you’ve been refused visa before in the ds-160

Redfang:
Gurus in the house please help ooo. As someone that has been denied visa before, do I fill a yes or no in the part where it asks if you’ve been refused visa before in the ds-160

They have all your details dear. No need to lie and get into trouble.

@dfutbolar, thanks a lot, this is very insightful, I appreciate your response and contribution God bless. Am sponsoring myself

dfutbolar:




I doubt they will ask you why you were denied in 2015. I feel this would have been asked if it was a F1 visa and was as recent as 6 months ago.

A whole lot has changed for you and your new job is a great home tie as well.

Your husband and children were not going on vacation because it was a work trip kind of vacation.

And as regards what your husband does, its still what he does you will say but you'll learn to sell him. I guess he is your sponsor.?

My husband is the Ceo and founder of so so and so Company that has been in existence since so so so year and registered with the CAC. The company is well known in the South South region and South West Region of Nigeria because they are the major distributor of aluminium sheets to both government and private individuals. Be ready to answer questions like how many staff does he have and branches of offices. Just sell him yet trying not to tell a lie.
Good luck.

bukhety:

I would suggest you go for the B1/B2 interview. If granted, according to the new waiver program, he might not need to appear for an F1 Interview. This is if he applies while still in Nigeria.

NB: it is left to the prerogative of the VO either to waive or not waive a visa interview.

This visa waiver is valid throughout 2022 for those who have been issued any other visa in the past and are not ineligible in any way.

Pls can you elaborate on this? Does this mean that people who have had B1/B2 visas and are applying for F1 are exempted from visa interview.

Fill yes o

gbarinze:


They have all your details dear. No need to lie and get into trouble.

Ofcourse you fill a YES,,,s.What's the need of lieing when they already know you have been denied unless you didn't do your Biometrics at the first Interview?

Redfang:
Gurus in the house please help ooo. As someone that has been denied visa before, do I fill a yes or no in the part where it asks if you’ve been refused visa before in the ds-160

bukhety:
Pls If you applied to university of Alabama for fall 2022 n you have heard from them, kindly signify. Thanks

Got the admission email on 1st December. Yes Fall 22. UA

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Pls can you elaborate on this? Does this mean that people who have had B1/B2 visas and are applying for F1 are exempted from visa interview. [/quote]
Not only b1/b2 o! Check their website or search google for interview waiver 2022.

I had to go to youtube for more explanation

Hi guys,

My program starts in August. Is it safe to apply for Visa now?

Again, can I fill out and submit the DS-160 before paying for the Visa fee?

Help please.

cutelass:


Got the admission email on 1st December. Yes Fall 22. UA

Wow! Which course and when did you apply?

bukhety:
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Pls can you elaborate on this? Does this mean that people who have had B1/B2 visas and are applying for F1 are exempted from visa interview.
Not only b1/b2 o! Check their website or search google for interview waiver 2022.

I had to go to youtube for more explanation

Pls can you point me to a link? I see it on usgovt website...I don't see it on us embassy nigeria page

bukhety:

Wow! Which course?

Phd CS...no GA
No be die be that

cutelass:


Phd CS...no GA
No be die be that

Yes na! The instruction is you apply for assistantship after admission. Congratulations!

bukhety:

Yes na! The instruction is you apply for assistantship after admission. Congratulations!

Already emailed the dept grad coord., said its few and its given to stronger candidates. Thanks all the same