Samuell2019:
F2 visa application
The husband and wife couldn't apply together because the husband isn't in the country at the moment.
Location: Lagos Embassy
Result: Denied

Transcript

VO: Why are you going to the US?
F2 applicant: I’d like to go spend some time with my spouse, who is starting a PhD in ____ at ______ University.

VO: (cuts conversation off) How long have you been married?
F2 applicant: Today makes it 4 months we’ve been married. We’ve been together for 5 years.

VO: When did you meet?
F2 applicant: We met in 2019, we were in final year in school.

VO: (Proceeds to have a long conversation with two other VOs)
How long would you be there for?
F2 applicant: A month so I can return to my ……

VO: So why aren’t you applying for a visiting visa B1 B2
F2 applicant: I applied for F2 since my husband holds an F1…..

V.O: (Cuts conversation off while typing and focusing on her screen)…Since you’d spent a month, why are you not applying for a visiting visa? How am I supposed to believe you’d return?
F2 applicant: I have a growing career and a business to return to. We recently acquired a piece of land to start building our future home. I will be supervising the building project, and I have the land documents here….

V.O: I don’t need to see that (continues typing). What do you do? How much do you make?
F2 applicant: I tell how much I make and what I do. Then, proceed to say, we’re a really young couple, and I’d like to spend my next annual leave in January with my husband.

V.O: I’m sorry you do not qualify (hands blue paper).



I'd really appreciate any help on how to proceed in the future.

this part
When did you meet?
F2 applicant: We met in 2019, we were in final year in school.

the answer you gave was good but not well given . You have to add some romantic answers to it , that will make him or her feel there where there . You gave a very short answer .

this should be helpful , if you develop on it .

Option 1: A Serendipitous Encounter

"We first crossed paths in the bustling hallways of [University Name] during our final year. It was a chance encounter, a fleeting moment that sparked a connection that has only grown stronger with time."

Option 2: A Shared Passion

"Our journey together began in 2019, united by our shared passion for [shared interest, e.g., books, music, a specific course]. We would often spend hours discussing our dreams and aspirations, and it was during these conversations that our love blossomed."


SENCONDLY

VO: So why aren’t you applying for a visiting visa B1 B2
F2 applicant: I applied for F2 since my husband holds an F1…..

This answer is short ,

you have to make some changes like ,

"I initially applied for an F-2 visa because I misunderstood the specific visa requirements for my intended visit. I was not aware that a B1/B2 visa would be more suitable for my purpose, which is to [state your purpose, e.g., visit my husband, attend a conference, or travel for tourism]. I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and am now aware of the correct visa category for my trip."


:[/b] (Proceeds to have a long conversation with two other VOs)
How long would you be there for?
F2 applicant: An return to my ……

In you had a window to win this , before communicating with the next officer.

you answers ae so short ,

V.O:[/b] (Cuts conversation off while typing and focusing on her screen)…Since you’d spent a month, why are you not applying for a visiting visa? How am I supposed to believe you’d return?
F2 applicant: I have a growing career and a business to return to. We recently acquired a piece of land to start building our future home. I will be supervising the building project, and I have the land documents here….


please modify this answer for your B1 B2 VISA


my own suggestion answer will be ,
"I understand your concern, Officer. While I initially applied for an F-2 visa, I now realize a B1/B2 visa would be more appropriate for my intended visit.

I'm a dedicated professional with a promising career in [Your Profession] at [Your Company]. Additionally, I'm actively involved in [Personal Project or Hobby]. These strong ties to my home country, coupled with my commitment to my future plans, assure you of my intention to return upon completion of my visit."

I HOPE THIS HELP U

MOOJ:
I need assistance with an issue I have been experiencing while trying to book my visa appointment. After making an online payment through First Bank, I encountered the following issues:

When I input my bank deposit details, the system displays the message: "Given payment receipt does not exist."
When I use my Amentum reference number, it redirects me to the preapproval request section. However, after entering all required details, I get the error message: "Query did not return a unique result: 2. Nested exception is 'javax.persistence.NonUniqueResultException: query did not return a unique result: 2.'"
I have been facing these issues for two weeks now and urgently need to book/schedule an appointment for my visa interview. Could you please advise on how to resolve this?

Thank you for your time and assistance.

This is my current situation right now! This wasn't the case during my first appointment in September this year.

Oil is plenty on your head 😆 👏 🔥

Ghostlee4k0:




this part
When did you meet?
F2 applicant: We met in 2019, we were in final year in school.

the answer you gave was good but not well given . You have to add some romantic answers to it , that will make him or her feel there where there . You gave a very short answer .

this should be helpful , if you develop on it .

Option 1: A Serendipitous Encounter

"We first crossed paths in the bustling hallways of [University Name] during our final year. It was a chance encounter, a fleeting moment that sparked a connection that has only grown stronger with time."

Option 2: A Shared Passion

"Our journey together began in 2019, united by our shared passion for [shared interest, e.g., books, music, a specific course]. We would often spend hours discussing our dreams and aspirations, and it was during these conversations that our love blossomed."


SENCONDLY

VO: So why aren’t you applying for a visiting visa B1 B2
F2 applicant: I applied for F2 since my husband holds an F1…..

This answer is short ,

you have to make some changes like ,

"I initially applied for an F-2 visa because I misunderstood the specific visa requirements for my intended visit. I was not aware that a B1/B2 visa would be more suitable for my purpose, which is to [state your purpose, e.g., visit my husband, attend a conference, or travel for tourism]. I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and am now aware of the correct visa category for my trip."


:[/b] (Proceeds to have a long conversation with two other VOs)
How long would you be there for?
F2 applicant: An return to my ……

In you had a window to win this , before communicating with the next officer.

you answers ae so short ,

V.O:[/b] (Cuts conversation off while typing and focusing on her screen)…Since you’d spent a month, why are you not applying for a visiting visa? How am I supposed to believe you’d return?
F2 applicant: I have a growing career and a business to return to. We recently acquired a piece of land to start building our future home. I will be supervising the building project, and I have the land documents here….


please modify this answer for your B1 B2 VISA


my own suggestion answer will be ,
"I understand your concern, Officer. While I initially applied for an F-2 visa, I now realize a B1/B2 visa would be more appropriate for my intended visit.

I'm a dedicated professional with a promising career in [Your Profession] at [Your Company]. Additionally, I'm actively involved in [Personal Project or Hobby]. These strong ties to my home country, coupled with my commitment to my future plans, assure you of my intention to return upon completion of my visit."

I HOPE THIS HELP U

chimax1:

The status on the portal says refused, not even admin processing 🥹. And passport was sent back, in the passport a 221g letter requested to schedule another interview with no additional documents requested, but that was before the whole migration to the new portal.

Now migration has not been completed ( have not received any email) , missed the fall sememster, and spring is around the corner again. 🥺

I don't think that rejection means much. I believe I have heard of one person with a rejection on that portal who later got it. If they say you have an interview and it is On PAPER, then they owe you an interview.

You want to start another application without knowing what happened to the previous one, how are you sure you won't fall in the same pit again?

Go to that embassy, find out what they are up to. Do not rush to start another application.

meizoos:
Oil is plenty on your head 😆 👏 🔥

Amen ooo no be only me but with everyone oooo

Hi guys, please what does the reference number look like on the first bank payment details.... Is the bank reference that starts with OIS?

santaclaws:


My Man, I have no idea about all you've written there. I quoted a post and you're writing some jargons that I know nothing about.

Everything you've written is for yourself alone... No time for negative energy abeg!

That was basically the same OyoTunjiUSA you quoted but with a different username. Man always move like that.

Ghostlee4k0:




this part
When did you meet?
F2 applicant: We met in 2019, we were in final year in school.

the answer you gave was good but not well given . You have to add some romantic answers to it , that will make him or her feel there where there . You gave a very short answer .

this should be helpful , if you develop on it .

Option 1: A Serendipitous Encounter

"We first crossed paths in the bustling hallways of [University Name] during our final year. It was a chance encounter, a fleeting moment that sparked a connection that has only grown stronger with time."

Option 2: A Shared Passion

"Our journey together began in 2019, united by our shared passion for [shared interest, e.g., books, music, a specific course]. We would often spend hours discussing our dreams and aspirations, and it was during these conversations that our love blossomed."


SENCONDLY

VO: So why aren’t you applying for a visiting visa B1 B2
F2 applicant: I applied for F2 since my husband holds an F1…..

This answer is short ,

you have to make some changes like ,

"I initially applied for an F-2 visa because I misunderstood the specific visa requirements for my intended visit. I was not aware that a B1/B2 visa would be more suitable for my purpose, which is to [state your purpose, e.g., visit my husband, attend a conference, or travel for tourism]. I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and am now aware of the correct visa category for my trip."


:[/b] (Proceeds to have a long conversation with two other VOs)
How long would you be there for?
F2 applicant: An return to my ……

In you had a window to win this , before communicating with the next officer.

you answers ae so short ,

V.O:[/b] (Cuts conversation off while typing and focusing on her screen)…Since you’d spent a month, why are you not applying for a visiting visa? How am I supposed to believe you’d return?
F2 applicant: I have a growing career and a business to return to. We recently acquired a piece of land to start building our future home. I will be supervising the building project, and I have the land documents here….


please modify this answer for your B1 B2 VISA


my own suggestion answer will be ,
"I understand your concern, Officer. While I initially applied for an F-2 visa, I now realize a B1/B2 visa would be more appropriate for my intended visit.

I'm a dedicated professional with a promising career in [Your Profession] at [Your Company]. Additionally, I'm actively involved in [Personal Project or Hobby]. These strong ties to my home country, coupled with my commitment to my future plans, assure you of my intention to return upon completion of my visit."

I HOPE THIS HELP U

Basically , the OP could have played to the emotional side of the VO? The scripted reply you gave here is too scripted to be remembered or even perfectly explained by this individual during such interview as there are lot of anxieties flying around.

Likewise, these interviews are just what it is. This person did nothing wrong, he/she was just denied just like most others will be denied for having answered these questions the best way they can. It’s not about these individuals, it’s just that they won’t be given visa this time. They can always try again , say the same thing, and be given a visa.

Please I am stuck here and have written several messages and created a lot of tickets what's the way forward?

Pazxr:
Please I am stuck here and have written several messages and created a lot of tickets what's the way forward?

Please, the first bank deposit reference number what does it look like? I've tried to input the bank reference on my payment details but I keep getting error message.. how does the number look

This issue has lingered for too long... They need to go back to the developers

Hello I am a new member of this forum. I recently graduated from UNN with a GPA in 3.4 in Pure and Industrial Chemistry and I am interested in applying for my PhD in Chemistry for Fall 2025. I am preparing to take the GRE test and also searching for some schools online but I am open to receiving any recommendations for schools that offer funding for PhD in Chemistry for Fall 2025. Thank you.

Yes you can get pass this stage with Amentum number, but the comes the issue where I need to select the visa center. Have anyone gone past this issue??

query did not return a unique result: 2; nested exception is javax.persistence.NonUniqueResultException: query did not return a unique result: 2

Greatkenny2:

Bro I have the same problem. I've been trying to enter the reference number but it's showing me the ”given payment does not exist” message. The number starts with OIS Right? Ok you got past this stage by using your amentum number ?

Hi everyone, my interview is coming up next week, and I just noticed we are to bring a passport that is valid for at least six months beyond our intended period of stay—but my passport expires in December next year.

Am I going to run into any trouble?

I'm getting this error while trying to submit my I-20.
Is there a solution to this?

deji42:
Hi everyone, my interview is coming up next week, and I just noticed we are to bring a passport that is valid for at least six months beyond our intended period of stay—but my passport expires in December next year.

Am I going to run into any trouble?

You are good to go

please write to support with this image, i am having the same issue as well, it seems it's from their portal..
They need to be aware of the situation

Jboyossai:
I'm getting this error while trying to submit my I-20.
Is there a solution to this?

i did not buy the IDEA of you going for B1/B2
try and work on your interview again and reapply, same happened to a close person of mine, he got it the 3rd time when applying for F2
Have a great day

Samuell2019:
F2 visa application
The husband and wife couldn't apply together because the husband isn't in the country at the moment.
Location: Lagos Embassy
Result: Denied

Transcript

VO: Why are you going to the US?
F2 applicant: I’d like to go spend some time with my spouse, who is starting a PhD in ____ at ______ University.

VO: (cuts conversation off) How long have you been married?
F2 applicant: Today makes it 4 months we’ve been married. We’ve been together for 5 years.

VO: When did you meet?
F2 applicant: We met in 2019, we were in final year in school.

VO: (Proceeds to have a long conversation with two other VOs)
How long would you be there for?
F2 applicant: A month so I can return to my ……

VO: So why aren’t you applying for a visiting visa B1 B2
F2 applicant: I applied for F2 since my husband holds an F1…..

V.O: (Cuts conversation off while typing and focusing on her screen)…Since you’d spent a month, why are you not applying for a visiting visa? How am I supposed to believe you’d return?
F2 applicant: I have a growing career and a business to return to. We recently acquired a piece of land to start building our future home. I will be supervising the building project, and I have the land documents here….

V.O: I don’t need to see that (continues typing). What do you do? How much do you make?
F2 applicant: I tell how much I make and what I do. Then, proceed to say, we’re a really young couple, and I’d like to spend my next annual leave in January with my husband.

V.O: I’m sorry you do not qualify (hands blue paper).

I'd really appreciate any help on how to proceed in the future.

JohnOlajide96:
Yes you can get pass this stage with Amentum number, but the comes the issue where I need to select the visa center. Have anyone gone past this issue??

query did not return a unique result: 2; nested exception is javax.persistence.NonUniqueResultException: query did not return a unique result: 2

Hi bro, please after putting in my amentum number and date of transaction.. it says " bank details uploaded successfully" then it takes me back to " Generate deposit slip" again. Did you experience this? What do you think I should do? Does this payment expire?

Blackfinegirl:


You are good to go

Hello, please I have a question, I've tried to put my bank details ie the reference number and date on my first bank transaction. But it keeps showing me " bank details uploaded successfully, then it goes back to "generate deposit slip again, I've not gone past this stage. Do you have any idea what could be wrong? I've not even gotten to the pre-approval request section

Please you guys I made a mistake on my Date of birth on my Ds 160 and I already submitted, is there something I can do about that or it’s not really a big deal if I explain because I made a mistake on only the day ? Please I need your advice cos next week is my interview

Greatkenny2:

Hello, please I have a question, I've tried to put my bank details ie the reference number and date on my first bank transaction. But it keeps showing me " bank details uploaded successfully, then it goes back to "generate deposit slip again, I've not gone past this stage. Do you have any idea what could be wrong? I've not even gotten to the pre-approval request section

Be patient and keep checking it from time to time, it will enter the next stage

Ceecee20:



Be patient and keep checking it from time to time, it will enter the next stage

Ok thanks, it's quite reassuring

Good day everyone I’m new on this platform and I must say you all are really doing a great job May God reward you all 🙏🙏
Pls I’m a registered Nurse in Nigeria and currently about having my interview as an associate degree Nurse at Houston Community College which is equivalent to the certificate I earned before at Nursing school …pls wt can be my response for why going for the same qualification again 🙏🙏🙏

Mark56:
I filled Abuja as my location in my DS 160. I cant see dates in Abuja. Is it possible to switch to Lagos now?

Pls I'm having same issue.did you get solutions.
.

Samuell2019:
F2 visa application
The husband and wife couldn't apply together because the husband isn't in the country at the moment.
Location: Lagos Embassy
Result: Denied

Transcript

VO: Why are you going to the US?
F2 applicant: I’d like to go spend some time with my spouse, who is starting a PhD in ____ at ______ University.

VO: (cuts conversation off) How long have you been married?
F2 applicant: Today makes it 4 months we’ve been married. We’ve been together for 5 years.

VO: When did you meet?
F2 applicant: We met in 2019, we were in final year in school.

VO: (Proceeds to have a long conversation with two other VOs)
How long would you be there for?
F2 applicant: A month so I can return to my ……

VO: So why aren’t you applying for a visiting visa B1 B2
F2 applicant: I applied for F2 since my husband holds an F1…..

V.O: (Cuts conversation off while typing and focusing on her screen)…Since you’d spent a month, why are you not applying for a visiting visa? How am I supposed to believe you’d return?
F2 applicant: I have a growing career and a business to return to. We recently acquired a piece of land to start building our future home. I will be supervising the building project, and I have the land documents here….

V.O: I don’t need to see that (continues typing). What do you do? How much do you make?
F2 applicant: I tell how much I make and what I do. Then, proceed to say, we’re a really young couple, and I’d like to spend my next annual leave in January with my husband.

V.O: I’m sorry you do not qualify (hands blue paper).

I'd really appreciate any help on how to proceed in the future.

The F2 allows you to stay with your husband for the duration of his visa. The B1/B2 is for short-term visits, which is what you indicated you want. Frankly, the VO was not inclined to give you a visa. Newly married, no kids... basically no ties.

Best bet is to wait a few months and reapply. Next time, i'd simply state the F2 is like a B1/B2 in your view. It allows you to visit your husband as often as you are financially able while avoiding the need for repeat visa applications until your husband is done with his studies.