ChiomaCharity:
Good day everyone, I’m trying to book an appointment for the interview but no available date for Lagos till February 2026, kindly advise what to do. Because the school is supposed to resume by September 2025.
Thank you.

Hello Chioma.
Best256 has given you the clue . Let me support by saying you must pick a date (February 2026) first and start looking for nearer dates (you will have 3-5 reschedule options) because the date calendar may disappear entirely if care isn't taking.

Picking a date first gives you reschedule & emergency appointment (in the case of no nearer dates this is your last resort) options. Not picking a date at all leaves your Dashboard on AVITS blank. Happy Easter.

Hello good evening everyone I am confused on how to make comments or post on this website but please I have an issue I don’t know if anyone is experiencing the same and If you know a solution

I paid my MRV fee on the 8th of April and ever since the forward and backward arrow is not working on the calendar not letting me see any dates beyond April.
When I select both Lagos or abuja it says there are no available dates but I know there are dates on other people’s Avits currently it says nothing is available on mine, Please does anyone know how to fix this issue

Hello Chioma.
Best256 has given you the clue . Let me support by saying you must pick a date (February 2026) first and start looking for nearer dates (you will have 3-5 reschedule options) because the date calendar may disappear entirely if care isn't taking.

Picking a date first gives you reschedule & emergency appointment (in the case of no nearer dates this is your last resort) options. Not picking a date at all leaves your Dashboard on AVITS blank. Happy Easter.[/quote]

Best256:


Hello,

That's how it is but don't worry, close dates will be available, just be watchful and keep checking your
profile.

Ok, thank you

Esther00ome:
Hello good evening everyone I am confused on how to make comments or post on this website but please I have an issue I don’t know if anyone is experiencing the same and If you know a solution

I paid my MRV fee on the 8th of April and ever since the forward and backward arrow is not working on the calendar not letting me see any dates beyond April.
When I select both Lagos or abuja it says there are no available dates but I know there are dates on other people’s Avits currently it says nothing is available on mine, Please does anyone know how to fix this issue

Hello Chioma.
Best256 has given you the clue . Let me support by saying you must pick a date (February 2026) first and start looking for nearer dates (you will have 3-5 reschedule options) because the date calendar may disappear entirely if care isn't taking.

Picking a date first gives you reschedule & emergency appointment (in the case of no nearer dates this is your last resort) options. Not picking a date at all leaves your Dashboard on AVITS blank. Happy Easter.

Ok, thank you

Hello good evening everyone I am confused on how to make comments or post on this website but please I have an issue I don’t know if anyone is experiencing the same and If you know a solution

I paid my MRV fee on the 8th of April and ever since the forward and backward arrow is not working on the calendar not letting me see any dates beyond April.
When I select both Lagos or abuja it says there are no available dates but I know there are dates on other people’s Avits currently it says nothing is available on mine, Please does anyone know how to fix this issue

Esther00ome:
Hello good evening everyone I am confused on how to make comments or post on this website but please I have an issue I don’t know if anyone is experiencing the same and If you know a solution

I paid my MRV fee on the 8th of April and ever since the forward and backward arrow is not working on the calendar not letting me see any dates beyond April.
When I select both Lagos or abuja it says there are no available dates but I know there are dates on other people’s Avits currently it says nothing is available on mine, Please does anyone know how to fix this issue

Happy Easter Aunty Esther.
Change your browser or gadgets (ie from Chrome to Microsoft edge, from phone to laptop vice versa) and clear your browsing history and retry.

If the issue persist do the following official recommendation from your official email address:

If you have challenges making payment for your visa fee or you have paid and it is not reflecting on your AVITS profile, email us at LagosNIV@state.gov with the following information:

USE THIS SUBJECT LINE: V45 - MRV ISSUES ON AVITS

Full name
Date of birth
DS-160 confirmation number (starts with AA)
Passport Number
Copy of First Bank receipt or any other evidence of payment
A short description of your situation including screen shots if applicable.


===≠=====≠

ABUJA

email us at consularabuja@state.gov with the following information and as much attachments as possible.

USE THIS SUBJECT LINE: V45 - FULL NAME - PAYMENT ISSUES

Full Name (as listed in passport)
Passport number
Copy of DS-160
An explanation of the issue, including system screen shots if applicable

After 48hrs of sending the email log back to your profile and it should be accessible to date calendars. Good LucK.

Good evening everyone, i live in UK with my family now want to move to USA with my family but i am confused if i should indicate it to the visa officer that my wife and the kids will be going to USA permanently with me or to tell the officer they just need the visa just incase they want to visit me. Also i dont know if i should tell the visa officer that i will be coming back to United Kingdom after my studies? i am really confused on what to say..

Good evening everyone,
Happy Easter.

I received a 20Hr GA position Award that covers full tuition fees, health insurance and a stipend of $17,000 a year.

The quoted living expenses from the school is $27,000, which means I have a deficit of $10,000 (after subtracting my stipend from the living expenses)

Ordinarily, I am very sure that my stipend is enough to cater for my living expenses for the year, but they said I have to show evidence of the balance.


My questions are:
1. I have not received such before in my account, hope it won't look suspicious especially during Visa interview?

2. How long does the money has to be in my account before my Visa interview?

3. What is the best advice you guys can give to me on how to go about this without issue.

I will appreciate your positive thoughts on this.
Thank you.

Hello.#
I respectfully asked to delete the sentence "i have spoken to my bank to borrow me and you will return it back later", this page is public group. the VO can come to this group and read, this sentence will signal a red flag and make the VO more strict. please delete it...

to answer your question. you only need like 2 month statement of account to get your I-120. you can get the statement of your uncle or any relative it is not compulsory you send the account opening in your name. Also the Visa officer will not asked you for the statement of account, they dont have time for that.

Gratitudes081:
Good evening everyone,
Happy Easter.

I received a 20Hr GA position Award that covers full tuition fees, health insurance and a stipend of $17,000 a year.

The quoted living expenses from the school is $27,000, which means I have a deficit of $10,000 (after subtracting my stipend from the living expenses)

Ordinarily, I am very sure that my stipend is enough to cater for my living expenses for the year, but they said I have to show evidence of the balance.

I have spoken with my bank and they are willing to borrow me the deficit as proof of fund to get my I-20 and also for visa interview, after which I return it back because I honestly don't have anyone that can cover such.

My questions are:
1. I have not received such a huge money before in my account, hope it won't look suspicious especially during Visa interview, seeing the money just came in to my account?

2. How long does the money has to be in my account before my Visa interview?

3. What is the best advice you guys can give to me on how to go about this without issue.

I will appreciate your positive thoughts on this.
Thank you.

Lagzyl1:
Good evening everyone, i live in UK with my family now want to move to USA with my family but i am confused if i should indicate it to the visa officer that my wife and the kids will be going to USA permanently with me or to tell the officer they just need the visa just incase they want to visit me. Also i dont know if i should tell the visa officer that i will be coming back to United Kingdom after my studies? i am really confused on what to say..

Hello.
I have sum it up in your question that you want to relocate to the US with your family through the study route.

In that respect honestly is the best policy but some truth does not have to be blunt (too direct) in order to not look as if you are relegating the UK (they might ask you to process immigrant visa).

Tell the consular that if better career opportunities surface in the course of your study in the US you won't mind relocating your family permanently, especially career opportunity for you and educational opportunities for your kids. Good LucK.

Gratitudes081:
Good evening everyone,
Happy Easter.

I received a 20Hr GA position Award that covers full tuition fees, health insurance and a stipend of $17,000 a year.

The quoted living expenses from the school is $27,000, which means I have a deficit of $10,000 (after subtracting my stipend from the living expenses)

Ordinarily, I am very sure that my stipend is enough to cater for my living expenses for the year, but they said I have to show evidence of the balance.

I have spoken with my bank and they are willing to borrow me the deficit as proof of fund to get my I-20 and also for visa interview, after which I return it back because I honestly don't have anyone that can cover such.

My questions are:
1. I have not received such a huge money before in my account, hope it won't look suspicious especially during Visa interview, seeing the money just came in to my account?

2. How long does the money has to be in my account before my Visa interview?

3. What is the best advice you guys can give to me on how to go about this without issue.

I will appreciate your positive thoughts on this.
Thank you.

Hello.
1. It won't look suspicious. US embassy does not care about that. Genuineness is what they want. The deposit may indicate " educational support fund.
2. Leave the money in your account until after you have gotten your visa and ready to travel .
3. There is no best advice than for you to move forward since you have seen a helping hand from your financial institution. Ordinarily the US embassy/consulars prefers to see the deficit amount deposited or available in visa applicant's personal account (PhD/MSc especially) . 👍

[color=#550000][/color]Hello Everyone, I need advice. I have 2 sponsors on my I-20 but the DS-160 form only allows 1 sponsor's information. How do I handle this? Any experiences? Thank you.

chiammaka:
[color=#550000][/color]Hello Everyone, I need advice. I have 2 sponsors on my I-20 but the DS-160 form only allows 1 sponsor's information. How do I handle this? Any experiences? Thank you.

Hello Chiammaka.
On the ds 160 Select "Other" if the available options (like Self,Family, or "Sponsor) do not fully represent your funding sources.

Choose "Other " and provide details: In the space provided, clearly explain that you are using a combination of funds. For example, you could write, "Combination of personal savings, family support, and a scholarship etc. 👍

Lagzyl1:
Hello.#
I respectfully asked to delete the sentence "i have spoken to my bank to borrow me and you will return it back later", this page is public group. the VO can come to this group and read, this sentence will signal a red flag and make the VO more strict. please delete it...

to answer your question. you only need like 2 month statement of account to get your I-120. you can get the statement of your uncle or any relative it is not compulsory you send the account opening in your name. Also the Visa officer will not asked you for the statement of account, they dont have time for that.

Thank you so much.
I have updated the main post, but looks like it didn't reflect on the quoted ones.

I appreciate your insight.

Please who is going to the university of Bridgeport fall 2025

Efetobore1980:


Hello.
1. It won't look suspicious. US embassy does not care about that. Genuineness is what they want. The deposit may indicate " educational support fund.
2. Leave the money in your account until after you have gotten your visa and ready to travel .
3. There is no best advice than for you to move forward since you have seen a helping hand from your financial institution. Ordinarily the US embassy/consulars prefers to see the deficit amount deposited or available in visa applicant's personal account (PhD/MSc especially) . 👍

Thank you sir