Ykxcels:
Why??

No reason

I booked an apointment for Abuja earlier today, if I see an earlier date in Lagos, can I still apply?

Fabuloski:


Fairheart, do you know any platform I can tender my GRE result to get some financial support? The NYSC fund I dey use is not enough, since it only drop monthly and I am trying to go for PhD which mostly close by December. Application fee and TOEFl are real financial burden for me now and I will like to know if there are ways I can make this dream of mine come true.

I can't think of any platform that can pay application fee for PhD students. I am sure there are several schools in the US that would waive TOEFL for you, lowering the cost of financing your dream to study in the US. Don't settle for schools based on what you think; expand and explore additional schools for your PhD program. As for application fee, how many schools do you want to apply to? If you are a competitive student, I hope you can settle for the best 3 from your list. Narrow down to schools that will not require TOEFL since you are a Nigerian and English was language of instructions throughout your academic years.

Chibzee2:
I just recieved a message cancelling my Nov 20th appointment!

Is this Abuja or Lagos?

fairheart:

Is this Abuja or Lagos?

Abuja

Chibzee2:

Abuja

As expected! You are the second person sharing this, so you're not alone. I think the US embassy in Nigeria wants the Lagos Consulate to handle student visa interviews. Which means, Lagos will be releasing more dates or giving out more appointments from tomorrow and nextweek. If you have Spring admission, contact Lagos consulate and request for appointment. As e be so, na Lagos everybody go do interview

Was the interview date they gave you available on the portal to book online?

dipdat123:
I got an email this afternoon from US embassy Lagos to schedule me for an interview on the 20th of October. I sent an email to the embassy on Saturday requesting to be add to their mailing list for any available date for visa appointment.

Lagos consulate is currently responding to queries for appointment. In fact, it is like WhatsApp chat...even at 11:30, they are responding to emails, according to the student updating me.
If you need a date or previous one in Abuja was cancelled, contact them today or tomorrow.
However, note that once you fill that form and you send it, you must be on standby as you may be given date within the next 10 days or so.
This thing dey sweet...
At least every student will know that appointment is sure for them.

fairheart:

As expected! You are the second person sharing this, so you're not alone. I think the US embassy in Nigeria wants the Lagos Consulate to handle student visa interviews. Which means, Lagos will be releasing more dates or giving out more appointments from tomorrow and nextweek. If you have Spring admission, contact Lagos consulate and request for appointment. As e be so, na Lagos everybody go do interview

No one has shared his experince on the expedited dates so far

Snakedoctor1:

No one has shared his experince on the expedited dates so far

What else do you want them to say? There is no expedient appointment as we used to know. This form of appointment is email-based. They choose a single date for you, for which you must appear for interview. Don't expect expedient as of old whereby you pick any date then they release closer date for you to pick. That one no dey this time around. Also, Abuja have started referring students to contact Lagos consulate. I am getting the info as they share it.

If you need a date, contact Lagos embassy. They are even online as I write this message, responding to emails very fast.
Note, this is for SPRING 2021 APPLICANTS ONLY!!!

fairheart:

What else do you want them to say? There is no expedient appointment as we used to. This form of appointment is email-based. They choose a single date for you, for which you must appear for interview. Don't expect expedient as of old whereby you pick any date then they release closer date for you to pick. That one no dey this time around.

If you need a date, contact Lagos embassy. They are even online as I write this message, responding to emails very fast.
Note, this is for SPRING 2021 APPLICANTS ONLY!!!

My hard copy i-20 is still on the way, so if i request for expedited, they might just give me any date this october and i must appear?
Even as i never ready ?

fairheart:
Lagos consulate is currently responding to queries for appointment. In fact, it is like WhatsApp chat...even at 11:30, they are responding to emails, according to the student updating me.
If you need a date or previous one in Abuja was cancelled, contact them today or tomorrow.
However, note that once you fill that form and you send it, you must be on standby as you may be given date within the next 10 days or so.
This thing dey sweet...
At least every student will know that appointment is sure for them.

Whatsapp me biko

@fairheart, please what is the procedure for writing to the Lagos consulate, I got a cancellation of my 19 November interview date some minutes ago, please help a brother

fairheart:

This date is ideal for Fall 2021 applicants, especially students who deferred from last fall.
For Spring 2021 applicants, you either contact Lagos consulate or wait. I am confident that more dates will be released once the first batch of students are interviewed tomorrow 9th of October.

So this bring students having their interview tomorrow to mind. Remember the interview rules:
1, As you approach the consular counter, relax yourself. Make sure you do not go in with tension as this will impair your mind from speaking flowly and confidently. I always say on this thread: interview is merely a conversation between the consular and the student--to assess your credibility for the F1 Visa. So, do all you can to be in a relaxed state.

2, Establish eyes contact with the consular. As you deliver your response to the questions, look into his/her eyes. Have a neutral countenance.

3, Listen! Some of you have not learned the art of listening in your everyday lives. Don't go to the embassy with this attitude! Listening is very, very important in having a successful F1 interview. As a student, if you can't listen, you can't grasp what you're being asked. By listening, I mean make sure you hear what you're being asked. Don't interrupt the consular if it is not necessary. There have been cases of students who did that and got refused as a result.

3, Speak steadily. Don't be fast if you're not used to going to interviews. By steadily, I mean not so fast, not so slow. Be in the middle. Give each response as smoothly as you can. Answer each question concisely. No story; don't talk about what you were not asked. The consular probably have other students to interview and there is no time. If everything goes as usual, this interview will not be more than 5 minutes.

4, Be yourself. This is where confidence comes in. In fall 2019, I coached a dude from this thread. He stammers but he didn't show this during our mock, but when he went for his interview, he was refused. Then he tried the second time, and was refused again. I was really baffled, but he told me he couldn't speak well during those two interviews because he was somehow scared, and so he stammered most of the time. So I suggested that if he will be applying again, he should tell the consular before the interview starts that he shutters. It is not your fault that you stammer, so tell the consular you stammers! As a human being that the consular is, he said he understand and that it is fine. This's his third attempt. This time, he wasn't even asked much questions, and his visa was approved. Predstan knows this guy.
So, be confident and be yourself. This is a human-to-human conversation!

5, Going with the confidence thing, wear what you're comfortable in.

6, I look forward to some good news tomorrow. All the best!

Lol

This post is very personal.

I have a stutter too and I've been thinking about whether I let the consular know or not, your post relieved me from some stress.

I'll keep it in mind when I need it, hopefully next month

Chibzee2:

My hard copy i-20 is still on the way, so if i request for expedited, they might just give me any date this october and i must appear?
Even as i never ready ?

This is exactly what the embassy wants: If you're not ready, do not contact them for appointment!!!
This is why they are not allowing any student to pick from the appointment website, as they know most students with far resumption date will not allow those resuming early to book. I also believe this is why they shut down the 6-day slots initially planned.
If you are not ready for interview, don't bother contact them as they will likely give you close date . When you are ready, be sure that they will give you date, even if it is in December. Right now, it should be clear to all of you that Lagos will be interviewing F1 applicants from today 9th of October.
When you are ready, they will give you a date!

At this point in time, is the US still worth it?

Cocao:


Whatsapp me biko

Finish your class abeg, or I will interrupt your WIFI again.

Spring1000:
Same. I'm frustrated at this point.

Send an email to Lagos niv email requesting an emergency appointment, they'll reply you with a link to fill a form and file your request

OGAPEE:
@fairheart, please what is the procedure for writing to the Lagos consulate, I got a cancellation of my 19 November interview date some minutes ago, please help a brother

Discuss in the email the message you received from Abuja, and then, indicate you'd like to be given an appointment date as your resumption date is so so.
Craft as necessary.

fairheart:

This is exactly what the embassy wants: If you're not ready, do not contact them for appointment!!!
This is why they are not allowing any student to pick from the appointment website, as they know most students with far resumption date will not allow those resuming early to book. I also believe this is why they shut down the 6-day slots initially planned.
If you are not ready for interview, don't bother contact them as they will likely give you close date . When you are ready, be sure that they will give you date, even if it is in December. Right now, it should be clear to all of you that Lagos will be interviewing F1 applicants from today 9th of October.
When you are ready, they will give you a date!

Hmm, These guys play too Hard.
Anyway, lets watch and see the outcome for todays interviwees

Philadelphia:
At this point in time, is the US still worth it?

I honestly asked myself this same question

Chibzee2:


I honestly asked myself this same question

I mean, there are other great countries also

My 11 November at Abuja was cancelled as well

fairheart:

Finish your class abeg, or I will interrupt your WIFI again.

YOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I want to screammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

Chibzee2:


I honestly asked myself this same question

The question is an indication that your plan to study in the U.S wasn't absolute!

Jesus is advising you here: For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it? Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who see it begin to mock him, saying, ‘This man began to build and was not able to finish.’ (Luke 14:28-30 ESV).

Your education is a monumental part of your existence. If you prefer other countries to the U.S, follow that and follow through.
If you have started and you are still asking yourself that question, then you started without a resolve.
Personally, I don't start a fight I cannot win! This is how every warrior attain their badge.

fairheart:

The question is an indication that your plan to study in the U.S wasn't absolute!

Jesus is advising you here: For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it? Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who see it begin to mock him, saying, ‘This man began to build and was not able to finish.’ (Luke 14:28-30 ESV).

Your education is a monumental part of your existence. If you prefer other countries to the U.S, follow that and follow through.
If you have started and you are still asking yourself that question, they you started without a resolve.
Personally, I don't start a fight I cannot win! This is how every warrior attain that badge.

You just dey cruise this night, is there any special reason?

fairheart:

Discuss in the email the message you received from Abuja, and then, indicate you'd like to be given an appointment date as your resumption date is so so.
Craft as necessary.

Thanks bross, I just send them an email via EmergencyLagosNIV@state.gov, hoping to get a reply from them

fairheart:

The question is an indication that your plan to study in the U.S wasn't absolute!

Jesus is advising you here: For which of you, desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it? Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who see it begin to mock him, saying, ‘This man began to build and was not able to finish.’ (Luke 14:28-30 ESV).

Your education is a monumental part of your existence. If you prefer other countries to the U.S, follow that and follow through.
If you have started and you are still asking yourself that question, they you started without a resolve.
Personally, I don't start a fight I cannot win! This is how every warrior attain that badge.

I get you bro, but Just as you like to start a fight you cant finish, I also like to work hard and smart so that I can live comfortably.
I want to further my studies, Improve and develope in all ramifications. Its simple the US can offer that, so can a few other countries.
When the Benz I want is still in production or unavailable at the moment, I can do with a BMW at the moment or AUDI, pending when the Benz arrives.....who knows the Bmw might just be cooler than i thought.
No stress man, Im paying for it all in cash! No be Gun point my brother

Is it only Lagos that is replying to mails of getting another visa interview date, has anyone gotten a response from Abuja?

OGAPEE:
Is it only Lagos that is replying to mails of getting another visa interview date, has anyone gotten a response from Abuja?

I havent written them yet, but I buy what fairheart said, be sure youre ready yet before writting them.
have you written Abuja yet? and when?

Chibzee2:


I get you bro, but Just as you like to start a fight you cant finish, I also like to work hard and smart so that I can live comfortably.
I want to further my studies, Improve and develope in all ramifications. Its simple the US can offer that, so can a few other countries.
When the Benz I want is still in production or unavailable at the moment, I can do with a BMW at the moment or AUDI, pending when the Benz arrives.....who knows the Bmw might just be cooler than i thought.
No stress man, Im paying for it all in cash! No be Gun point my brother

Thanks for elaborating! I do understand you, and I have to say you're right.
I wish you all the best whenever you are ready and wherever you go.

fairheart:


Thanks for elaborating! I do understand you, and I have to say you're right.
I wish you all the best whenever you are ready and wherever you go.

Thanks Baba, wish you same man