Ayomide98:


In my opinion, you should have explained your own business where you mentioned your personal savings, you could have talked about what you do to earn the amount, even if you wouldn’t talk about your post study plans yet, that could have set the VO up to ask more about what you do and how it relates to what you’re going for.


Also, you stated 1m naira equates $10k, I guess that should be a typo error

It was a lot to put together in one question. I started sounding like I was rambling.

Yes I said the 1M savings with my other savings accrues to $10000

Estherr1:

This is my transcript for context

Consulate- Abuja
School- Western Illinois University
Funding - 4K
Deficit- 23,750
First attempt
Black man(2nd to last window)


Vo- What are you going to the US for
Me- I’m going for my Masters in exercise science and kinesiology at Western Illinois university Macomb , Illinois
Vo - (stands and leaves for a minute before coming back)
You said you’re going for your masters
Me- Yes, I’m going for my Masters in exercise science and kinesiology at Western Illinois university Macomb , Illinois
Vo- Are you single or married
Me- Single
Vo- Do you have any relatives in the US
Me- My immediate relatives are here in Nigeria but I have an aunt in the US
Vo- Where does she live?
Me- New Mexico
Vo- Have you traveled to the US before?
Me- No I haven’t had any reason to till now
Vo- Have you traveled to other countries
Me- Yes I was in the UK earlier in May and I spent 3 weeks touring London, Edinburgh and Glasgow
Vo- I see you have a deficit of $27,000, who would be paying for that?
Me- I have a scholarship that covers over 25% of my tuition. And personally, I have saved 1M naira from my business proceedings for the past one year and this accrues to $10,000 which would be going towards my program.
The rest of my deficit will be covered by my dad, he is an engineer and the managing partner of….. construction services, a firm with over 15 years experience in structural and infrastructural construction projects. They have a staff strength over 40 and they’ve executed projects in 12 out of the 36 states in Nigeria and they make over 250 million naira in profit annually.
He’s also the proprietor of ….. college, a renowned secondary institution in Ondo state. With a population of over 500 students from different parts of the country.
Altogether, he personally makes an excess of 90 million naira annuaally

Vo- Types for a while. Sorry you’re not eligible for a visa bla bla bla

(I’m honestly not sure what happened, maybe I said too much with the deficit) Also, he was looking really tired and irritated so maybe that was a factor. I wasn’t even able to explain my main points and why I was going for the masters.

Please advise🙏🏽

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* I would also have denied you the VISA (based on the laid down trainings), if i were the Consular Officer.

1. Your funding is not a funding. It is an entrance scholarship or entrance funding , in order to ease or minimise your fear of paying a whole $27, 750. Therefore, your deficit is actually $27, 750.

2. YOU- I’m going for my Masters in exercise science and kinesiology at Western Illinois university Macomb , Illinois.

** Normally, when going for a study-abroad, you ought to have chosen a course of study that is very scarce or not available in your country or region. Why going for Exercise Science? Perhaps, it was easier to secure Form- I20? OR, how does it relate to your vision or your present career ?

3. CONSULAR - Have you traveled to other countries ?

This is a bait question in order to catch your intention. VOs knows that most applicants will quickly frequent UK, SA, Cotonou and Ghana etc, and rush back to apply for USA VISA in order to fake travel history.

YOUR ANSWER: Yes I was in the UK earlier in May (You should have stopped here) , and I spent 3 weeks touring London, Edinburgh and Glasgow (unnecessary additions to tell the consular how well you have travelled).

4. CONSULAR - I see you have a deficit of $27,000, who would be paying for that?

This answer is too long and over emphasized. Every consular , including myself, will conclude that this is a Pre-meditated or Memorized transcript.

** YOU - I have a scholarship that covers over 25% of my tuition. And personally, I have saved 1M naira from my business proceedings for the past one year and this accrues to $10,000 which would be going towards my program.
The rest of my deficit will be covered by my dad, he is an engineer and the managing partner of….. construction services, a firm with over 15 years experience in structural and infrastructural construction projects. They have a staff strength over 40 and they’ve executed projects in 12 out of the 36 states in Nigeria and they make over 250 million naira in profit annually.
He’s also the proprietor of ….. college, a renowned secondary institution in Ondo state. With a population of over 500 students from different parts of the country.
Altogether, he personally makes an excess of 90 million naira annuaally.

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OyoTunjiUSA:



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* I would also have denied you the VISA (based on the laid down trainings), if i were the Consular Officer.

1. Your funding is not a funding. It is an entrance scholarship or entrance funding , in order to ease or minimise your fear of paying a whole $27, 750. Therefore, your deficit is actually $27, 750.

2. YOU- I’m going for my Masters in exercise science and kinesiology at Western Illinois university Macomb , Illinois.

** Normally, when going for a study-abroad, you ought to have chosen a course of study that is very scarce or not available in your country or region. Why going for Exercise Science? Perhaps, it was easier to secure Form- I20? OR, how does it relate to your vision or your present career ?

3. CONSULAR - Have you traveled to other countries ?

This is a bait question in order to catch your intention. VOs knows that most applicants will quickly frequent UK, SA, Cotonou and Ghana etc, and rush back to apply for US VISA in order to fake travel history.

YOUR ANSWER: Yes I was in the UK earlier in May (You should have stopped here) , and I spent 3 weeks touring London, Edinburgh and Glasgow (unnecessary additions to tell the consular how well you have travelled).

4. CONSULAR - I see you have a deficit of $27,000, who would be paying for that?

This answer is too long and over emphasized. Every consular , including myself, will conclude that this is a Pre-meditated or Memorized transcript.

** YOU - I have a scholarship that covers over 25% of my tuition. And personally, I have saved 1M naira from my business proceedings for the past one year and this accrues to $10,000 which would be going towards my program.
The rest of my deficit will be covered by my dad, he is an engineer and the managing partner of….. construction services, a firm with over 15 years experience in structural and infrastructural construction projects. They have a staff strength over 40 and they’ve executed projects in 12 out of the 36 states in Nigeria and they make over 250 million naira in profit annually.
He’s also the proprietor of ….. college, a renowned secondary institution in Ondo state. With a population of over 500 students from different parts of the country.
Altogether, he personally makes an excess of 90 million naira annuaally.

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Thanks for this feedback🙏🏽
I am a physiotherapist and I own a spa, which is why I chose the masters but I wasn’t able to say that

Estherr1:


No
I was going explain my own business and how the masters is going to help me expand it

You r a physiotherapist going to study something related to exercise n you have your own business. I believe your case is actually a lot stronger than you make it seem. Seems you sold yourself short in the interview n didn't dream big enough for your business...think venture capital funding

RealTrump:


You r a physiotherapist going to study something related to exercise n you have your own business. I believe your case is actually a lot stronger than you make it seem. Seems you sold yourself short in the interview n didn't dream big enough for your business...think venture capital funding

I didn’t get the chance to really explain that part😔

Estherr1:

Thanks for this feedback🙏🏽
I am a physiotherapist and I own a spa, which is why I chose the masters but I wasn’t able to say that

The VO sort of asked you in the first question of why are you going to the US.

I am going to this school. I own this business, I want to take it to this height n this is how this masters will help me get there. I understand people will tell you to keep it short, but I don't subscribe to it, if your case looks obscure, it's your job to shed light on it.

I understand it's not easy as you might be waiting for the VO to ask you the question verbatim, but you would need to attack at the get go.

Spanishmilf:
Hello,
English students here, im done with school awaiting my final year result so i can start my clearance. My question is can i apply for masters while my final year result is pending? And can anyone direct me to website where i can pick schools of my choice. Thank you…

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1. The best time to apply for graduate study is when your over all CGPA, and other academic standings have been finally decided by your school. Every graduate applicant, even some undergraduate needs transcripts to have the final admission decision, so, how will you request for your transcripts without the final year result ? Cool down, you are done already, all you need is patience.

PS: You don't need website. Google is all you need. Google Public Research Universities in the United States , and email each graduate admissions office of each school with your enrollment query.

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RealTrump:


The VO sort of asked you in the first question of why are you going to the US.

I am going to this school. I own this business, I want to take it to this height n this is how this masters will help me get there. I understand people will tell you to keep it short, but I don't subscribe to it, if your case looks obscure, it's your job to shed light on it.

I understand it's not easy as you might be waiting for the VO to ask you the question verbatim, but you would need to attack at the get go.

Alright thank you🙏🏽

Hello People.... Any Pros and cons with applying for B1/B2 for ones dependent instead of F2 please?

Please how did you resolve this? I am stuck at this point since last week Thursday

Captainsolo:
I'm having the same problem I have paid since 3rd at first bank but then I sent and also chatted with the avits representative but said they are having issues with the website settlement base on the new migration thing and that they are 50% done that they are working on it and I should give them time so I tired inputting the the Amentum reference number from the bank then that one keeps saying bank payment updated successfully but then its acts like it going to go to the next page only to go back to repay section I hope this helps calm you a little

Anyone going to Michigan Tech for spring 2025?

Oshynana:
How was it resolved pls. i am currently stalked here too. Thanks

So it's a B1/B2 visa category for my Mom and not F1. I opened a support ticket, explained the issue and uploaded a copy of the payment confirmation from the bank. After waiting a week or so, I just logged in one day and I saw that they moved me to the next step in the process and the payment was confirmed. Note, they didn't update the ticket that I created, they just fixed the issue and I closed the ticket.

Mine is B1/B2 as well. Thank you, I will go ahead and open a support ticket as well

Dot1:


So it's a B1/B2 visa category for my Mom and not F1. I opened a support ticket, explained the issue and uploaded a copy of the payment confirmation from the bank. After waiting a week or so, I just logged in one day and I saw that they moved me to the next step in the process and the payment was confirmed. Note, they didn't update the ticket that I created, they just fixed the issue and I closed the ticket.

towontoprecious:
Mine is B1/B2 as well. Thank you, I will go ahead and open a support ticket as well

You should. I think, when they resolve technical issues at the highest level, they then start to address each ticket that has been raised. If you did not raise a ticket, you might not be on a queue for resolutions.

idirect:
Hello People.... Any Pros and cons with applying for B1/B2 for ones dependent instead of F2 please?

Do you already have F1 visa approved? Are you in Nigeria or already in the US?

Has anyone been able to drop off documemnt for IW in Ois office in port Harcourt.
There is no way to book a document drop off appointment

Please guys I need assistance 🙏🙏🙏.

I have my account created on AVITS automatically, how do I go ahead to book an appointment.

My dashboard>> New Apllication>> choose a mission >> choose state>> choose a post; but no options here, so I'm stuck here.

What am I doing wrong here, should I have to fill another DS160 form, or what's wrong.

Hello house, Please I need your advise,

I want to apply b1b2 for my wife and my two kids. I HV been to US and Canada once and my visa is still valid. How will I go about it and what are there chances in getting the visa

jubrilar:
Hello house, Please I need your advise,

I want to apply b1b2 for my wife and my two kids. I HV been to US and Canada once and my visa is still valid. How will I go about it and what are there chances in getting the visa

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1. You will align their VISA applications towards your travel history. Eg, you want your nuclear family to enjoy the next Xmas holiday in America. But you have to be careful b/cos they are your ties to Nigeria.

2. Your wife needs to display genuine intentions, her ties to Nigeria (eg kids attends so n so schools where you pays millions in school fees), and POF for the trip. ,

PS: Ask your future B1/B2 questions in the relevant thread. This is for F1 (study).

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Hello house .Pls,must I fill and submit my DS 160 before l can proceed to pay for my visa fee on this new site? Thanks

Use https://www.usnews.com/ click on education, use the search bar, type in what you're looking for.

Heyf:
Please does anyone know any school that I can apply for to study msc Data science that accepts a non computer science background, cos my bsc is in biology.

Dot1:


Do you already have F1 visa approved? Are you in Nigeria or already in the US?

I am already in the US with an F1 visa

Good day people of God
I have a CGPA of 3.26/5 (3.08/4). I will be writing GRE on 30th of this month.
My first degree is in Electrical engineering. I work as a data analyst and I want to pursue a masters in Data analytics/Data science/Info science/Computer related degree. I also need funding. Please recommend schools for me.
Thanks.

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Can i still graduate with second class upper with chap 2.79 and 4 semesters left

Pls what is the meaning of Border stamp

Anyone who’s been on “preapproval request processing” on the new portal?

vickysunmomi:
Hello everyone, I am trying to renew my F1 visa but I am still in U.S right now. I am trying to get a visa date before coming home. I have paid my visa fee with the new portal and still pending appointment request (I choose Lagos) My friend chose Abuja and was approved for appointment after 2 days. Please what is the way forward, I am so frustrated right now.

Do you intend visiting home or you are going solely because of the visa renewal? If the former, then try to get a date before you go home; if the latter, you could try to get a Canada visit visa, go to Canada to do your interview. You can then visit Nigeria whenever you want to.

@shueld

Can I provide my WhatsApp digit, so we can have direct contact in following up with our case, i don’t have the energy to keep coming here on this site everyday to follow up, I don’t think people who have similar cases here are enthusiastic about getting a date.

I totally agree to this. We need to create a WhatsApp group. please if there are any whatsapp group already available I want to be added

Ayomide98:
@shueld

Can I provide my WhatsApp digit, so we can have direct contact in following up with our case, i don’t have the energy to keep coming here on this site everyday to follow up, I don’t think people who have similar cases here are enthusiastic about getting a date.

Vanjori:
I totally agree to this. We need to create a WhatsApp group. please if there are any whatsapp group already available I want to be added

Hi bro, are you also a victim of this?

When did you make payment?

Vanjori:
I totally agree to this. We need to create a WhatsApp group. please if there are any whatsapp group already available I want to be added

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* People should be very very careful in joining any WhatsApp Group
that is not officially authorized by the mods/admin of this thread.

1. This particular open forum is the best repository of information , about any F1 VISA questions or query any applicant could be seeking answers for . The payment and appointment situation on AVITS, is understandable, and does not warrant any escalation or exaggeration.

2. Mind you, there is no group, organization, forum or even a law court that can change or overturn USA embassy VISA policies or timeline. You cannot win them , because they are never at fault in VISA policy and procedures.

3. Be warned ! WhatsApp group can easily be manipulated. Don't join any group whatsoever that is not officially announced by the admin.

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Ayomide98:
@shueld

Can I provide my WhatsApp digit, so we can have direct contact in following up with our case, i don’t have the energy to keep coming here on this site everyday to follow up, I don’t think people who have similar cases here are enthusiastic about getting a date.

While I’ve been a silent viewer, I’m in the same shoe. Can I send u a DM?