Hello guys. Please has anyone experienced this?
Is it possible to be invited for emergency interview only through email by LagosNIV. And you were not told to log in and reschedule on https://cgifederal.secure.force.com, but instead to print the email sent to you and come to the Consulate on the stated date in the email, with that email printout as your Appointment Confirmation?

Please has anyone experienced such? Is it legit?
Thanks.

kennedyemmy:
Hello guys. Please has anyone experienced this?
Is it possible to be invited for emergency interview only through email by LagosNIV. And you were not told to log in and reschedule on https://cgifederal.secure.force.com, but instead to print the email sent to you and come to the Consulate on the stated date in the email, with that email printout as your Appointment Confirmation?

Please has anyone experienced such? Is it legit?
Thanks.

I guess you need to call Lagos consular office customer service number to confirm this. I have not seen cases as such. They would be the best people to call. You can get their number by google search. Call for inquiry on this

Good morning, please can I still get date to apply for visa school resume Jan 20. Thanks

joesa:



The red flag was this part.

""Me: oh, that? That's his bank statement

Vo: oh! Alright, what does he do?

Me: He's a X in Alabama

Vo: same state you'll be attending?

Me: yes.""

Your Uncle lives and works in Alabama, and is your sponsor shows immigration intent.

Advice for all: Try avoiding sponsors living in the US except the sponsor is your School (Admission with Full funding). It's a big red flag.

But I had strong family ties and I know people who were approved with sponsors in the US, it is what it is

EmancipatorEmmy:


I’m sorry for the denial. I guess what the VO wanted to hear when he asked why your uncle was going to give you that kinda money was simply what you wanted to do with the degree.

I’m sure you plan to do something really great with the degree or it’s going to help you immeasurably in some way, that’s why your uncle was convinced that you needed the sponsorship. So the paraphrased question would be “What do you intend to do with this degree?” Or “Why this course?”

Yeah
Thanks.

I forgot to add that I also had 50% funding but the VO didn't get to that part

16th December 2020.
I was scheduled for 8:30am but I finished before 8:30.

I was interviewed by the white man.

VO: Good morning, and how are you?(he was smiling)
Me: (with my 32 I smiled like my life depended on it) Good morning sir and I am fine thank you.

VO: Where are you going to?

Me: I am going for my masters in HRD at Bowie State Uni Maryland.

VO: How did you come about this school?

Me: During my undergraduate studies one of my lecturer was privilege to attend a conference at Maryland and then she came across graduate students and professors from the school. When she got back, she told us in class how she was impressed as the graduate student participated during the conference and sang their praises. That kicked start my interest in the school and I further did some research and realise that aside the masters degree I would be getting from Bowie, I would also be getting a free project mgt cert.

VO: (He then started staring at my passport where I had my Ghana trip page and was mute for about 10 to 15 mins typing). (I also had south Africa visa but I didn't visit the country). He said you've been to so many countries, riit?

Me: No, just Ghana. I couldn't travel to South Africa because it was during the xenophobic attack.
VO: oh that.

VO: (took another 5mins typing again) then he said tell me about your trip to Ghana.

Me: I told him about it

VO: (took time to type again) who is sponsoring you?
Me: I have been able to save up some funds and my aunt would be assisting me aswell

VO: what does your aunt do?
Me: Shes a managing director at xyz and have so may properties in her name because she is also onto real estate.

VO: why does she want to assist you?
Me: she has always been interest in my career and even assisted me during my undergraduate studies.

VO: You've not answered why she wants to spend her money on you?
Me: So my mum assisted her when she was going to school, and she wants to pay back by assisting me.

VO: What does your mum do?
Me: she owes a 60,000litres Tank that she uses to supply kerosene ....

VO: What do you intend to do with your Masters degree?

Me: my company runs an open-door policy whereby you can go for your studies and still come back to your previous position or a higher one.
And since I'd be coming back from the USA with world best practices i'm certain that i’d be getting a higher position at my current place of work

VO: aside from your mum and aunt who else are you leaving behind in Nig?

Me: I'm married and my elder sis son is stays with me. He even calls me mummy

VO: Is she dead?

Me: No o, she had issue with her ex husband and so I assist to care for the boy.

VO: so where will the boy be when you leave?

Me: my sis just got a job with xyz and her salary is about.......so she is now capable of caring for you alone

I would be approving your visa and your passport will be available.... walai I didn't hear the rest o
I was just shining my teeth saying thank you.

I noticed that the VO likes when you are detailed which was why I spoke a lot.
Also, don't forget to pray, pray hard and you would be surprise how things would turn out.
Thanks to Naiaralanders for all your support. May God continue to bless us all. I love you guys.

Please guys how many days does it take to get my passport cos on the dashboard it's saying your passport is still with our embassy?

EmahPurple:
Beautiful people of Nairaland. A friend directed me here. So I got admitted to MS&T and a few weeks ago, went for visa interview. Unfortunately, I was rejected. I asked for advice then but people were like, just be confident but apperantly, that didn't work.
I have re-applied and my interview date is on the 23rd so this time I want to be super prepared.
Some things to note: My other interview was rejected on the basis of "strong ties" but I had an employee verification letter and an attestation letter from my father's company to return to work there after my masters.
The CO never looked at the documents. In fact he never looked at my financial statements or any other docs apart from my I-20.
He asked me a total of about four questions before giving me the dreaded green slip last time.
Please I need proper advice for the second interview

Same here and how did you get the new date pls

Pls if I click on reschedule and I don't like the dates there , can I back??

Pls I need reply homies

Yes, you can

adesco2k9:
Pls if I click on reschedule and I don't like the dates there , can I back??

Pls I need reply homies

Pls anyone aware of available dates In Lagos

Bellaluve:
Yes, you can

Ok thanks , does it have number of times can do that

Olufunke247:
Although, I have been just a 'reading' member of this thread, I have benefitted greatly from reading other people's transcripts. I had my interview yesterday in Abuja and my visa was approved.

CONGRATS

adesco2k9:

Ok thanks , does it have number of times can do that

try not to pass four times daily or you'll be temporarily banned for some days

Consulate location: Lagos
Course of Study: MPA
COA: $31,721
School: Bridgewater State University
No funding No GA
3 initial visitation rejections
Married

Someone from here, @Pellycute, gave me the contact of her friend that works at a hotel close to the Embassy, so I lodged there overnight. Couldn’t take chances with traffic as advised by my supportive husband. The contact was helpful and took me to the venue in the morning. (Twas less than 15mins walk, so we strolled down at 6:30am for my appointment).

Long queue! Was exhausted but just kept singing praises in my mind and saying “it is settled! What God cannot do does not exist! God take control o, I have put in Practise, and need to advance my career “ Pastor Jerry said this week is our week of congratulations and emergency celebration o!

Anyways, I got in and was overly calm, I thank God for answered prayers because my heart use to run on it’s own even during Practise sometimes, not that I don’t know what to say or have answers to the questions but even though I’m a “talker”, that “heart race” when it comes to interviews ehn, I don’t understand.

When I got into the hall, I really didn’t care about who would tend to me, I sha kept saying “God, I’m not going back home with this passport o, I don’t know how you will do it, but this is a major miracle you need to settle for me”. I was next in line, so I heard “NEXT!” and I jumped in to the free spot.

Vo: Good morning
Me: Good morning ma’am
VO: Pass me your documents and press your fingers there (pointing)
Me: I passed my I-20 and passport and did as she said with my fingers.
Vo: please take down your mask let me see your face.
Me: (did as told)
VO: Where in the US are you going?
Me: Massachusetts, I’m a masters student of Public Administration, already started classes virtually this fall, but we are done with exams and on break now, and I would be resuming in-person classes this coming spring.
Vo: Are you married?
Me: Yes
VO: where is your husband?
Me: He is in the US
VO: (paused from typing and looked at me) is he a citizen?
Me: No, he’s a PR
VO: an LPR? (I didn’t hear clearly to understand what that meant)
Me: He is a permanent resident
VO: He’s filed for you?
Me: Yes, he has but my career is important and I can’t for a second jeopardize the opportunities that comes with my petition approval.
Vo: where does he stay?
Me: Quincy, Massachusetts
Vo: when did you get married?
Me: December 2018 after he became a PR
Vo: when did he file for you?
Me: 2019 after we got married
Vo: when did he go to the US?
Me: Although, he’s been going and coming, he worked here but left finally last year to take on a job as xxxx at Bleep. Here are his employment letter, pay slip, savings and investment information..( trying to give the proofs to her but she kept on typing)
Vo: how much does he earn?
Me: he earns xxxx
VO: Do you have kids?
Me: No, (then I smiled and said...) but looking forward to meet them. (She smiled back)
VO: (Kept typing o...) where would you be staying? With your husband?
Me: no, would be staying on campus, going basically for my program.
VO: you graduated in 2006, what have you been doing?
Me: well, after I graduated, I went for my compulsory national youth service and got employed at Xxxx immediately after that, before I got employed again at Bleep as a Xxxx and also did some projects before where I’m at right now that I make handcrafted bags and foot-wears and also train. I also make animations for marketing purposes and train too, and I am a seasonal farmer as well. I do that on the side at the moment, even though I was fully into it before now.
VO: Why are you just going for your masters?
Me: B.A doesn’t cut it anymore, hence my reason to go for a professional and advanced program. I need it to take on advanced managerial roles. Without it, there would be career growth limitations.
Vo: (kept on typing then said “hold on a minute” and stepped out with my passport)
Me: (reminding God that this is the time o, do what only you can do. I tried to make myself comfortable by adjusting my documents and reading all the flyers pasted by the cubicle to while away the time that’s long enough already)
Vo: (came back after a while, sat, and still asked...) what do you do again?
Me: (I went through all my jobs with her again and emphasized ....) the handmade bag and footwear making and training is the major one I do.
Vo: (said something but I didn’t hear clearly)
Me: sorry I didn’t hear you
Vo: your visa has been approved
Me: (All she was saying as she passed the white paper and my I-20 to me ehn, I heard nothing! Na so I cover face in excitement, appreciation to God and thanks to her) laughing and said “thank you!”
Vo: thank you and have a nice day
Me: have a nice day too. THANK YOU!


Finally, I will attend classes without the time difference I have been battling with!

Omo! How I got out of there , I no know. Twas with mixed feelings: laughter and tears. I was doing “yanmayanma” on the road. Saw some police officers and asked if I should march for them! They said yes and called parade for me hahahahaha I did “left, right” small and we all laughed as I walked away. Still can’t explain it. Just know that this one sha has God written all over it. The queue was long, the interview was quite long but in all, it was worth it because God came through.
The way God planned the thing and gave me helpful and willing resource at the right time from here ehn! @asiwaju101, @amos4real, @Pipisco11, @fairheart and @Pellycute you all are awesome! Only God can reward you for the selfless act o!
To all still waiting, I wish you all the best and to those that have been refused, refusal is not denial, please try again.
I learnt some things reading other people’s transcripts here, so I thought to also give back. Thank you.

tarantino1:



But I had strong family ties and I know people who were approved with sponsors in the US, it is what it is

The sole purpose of the interview is on the applicant,and not the sponsor. Whether the sponsor is in the Us or Nigeria.As long as the applicant is able to prove that he or she is a genuine student ,he or she will get it.Same goes for tourist visas too.The onus and burden of proof is always on the applicant

Floke:
Consulate location: Lagos
Course of Study: MPA
COA: $31,721
School: Bridgewater State University
No funding No GA
3 initial visitation rejections
Married

Someone from here, @Pellycute, gave me the contact of her friend that works at a hotel close to the Embassy, so I lodged there overnight. Couldn’t take chances with traffic as advised by my supportive husband. The contact was helpful and took me to the venue in the morning. (Twas less than 15mins walk, so we strolled down at 6:30am for my appointment).

Long queue! Was exhausted but just kept singing praises in my mind and saying “it is settled! What God cannot do does not exist! God take control o, I have put in Practise, and need to advance my career “ Pastor Jerry said this week is our week of congratulations and emergency celebration o!

Anyways, I got in and was overly calm, I thank God for answered prayers because my heart use to run on it’s own even during Practise sometimes, not that I don’t know what to say or have answers to the questions but even though I’m a “talker”, that “heart race” when it comes to interviews ehn, I don’t understand.

When I got into the hall, I really didn’t care about who would tend to me, I sha kept saying “God, I’m not going back home with this passport o, I don’t know how you will do it, but this is a major miracle you need to settle for me”. I was next in line, so I heard “NEXT!” and I jumped in to the free spot.

Vo: Good morning
Me: Good morning ma’am
VO: Pass me your documents and press your fingers there (pointing)
Me: I passed my I-20 and passport and did as she said with my fingers.
Vo: please take down your mask let me see your face.
Me: (did as told)
VO: Where in the US are you going?
Me: Massachusetts, I’m a masters student of Public Administration, already started classes virtually this fall, but we are done with exams and on break now, and I would be resuming in-person classes this coming spring.
Vo: Are you married?
Me: Yes
VO: where is your husband?
Me: He is in the US
VO: (paused from typing and looked at me) is he a citizen?
Me: No, he’s a PR
VO: an LPR? (I didn’t hear clearly to understand what that meant)
Me: He is a permanent resident
VO: He’s filed for you?
Me: Yes, he has but my career is important and I can’t for a second jeopardize the opportunities that comes with my petition approval.
Vo: where does he stay?
Me: Quincy, Massachusetts
Vo: when did you get married?
Me: December 2018 after he became a PR
Vo: when did he file for you?
Me: 2019 after we got married
Vo: when did he go to the US?
Me: Although, he’s been going and coming, he worked here but left finally last year to take on a job as xxxx at Bleep. Here are his employment letter, pay slip, savings and investment information..( trying to give the proofs to her but she kept on typing)
Vo: how much does he earn?
Me: he earns xxxx
VO: Do you have kids?
Me: No, (then I smiled and said...) but looking forward to meet them. (She smiled back)
VO: (Kept typing o...) where would you be staying? With your husband?
Me: no, would be staying on campus, going basically for my program.
VO: you graduated in 2006, what have you been doing?
Me: well, after I graduated, I went for my compulsory national youth service and got employed at Xxxx immediately after that, before I got employed again at Bleep as a Xxxx and also did some projects before where I’m at right now that I make handcrafted bags and foot-wears and also train. I also make animations for marketing purposes and train too, and I am a seasonal farmer as well. I do that on the side at the moment, even though I was fully into it before now.
VO: Why are you just going for your masters?
Me: B.A doesn’t cut it anymore, hence my reason to go for a professional and advanced program. I need it to take on advanced managerial roles. Without it, there would be career growth limitations.
Vo: (kept on typing then said “hold on a minute” and stepped out with my passport)
Me: (reminding God that this is the time o, do what only you can do. I tried to make myself comfortable by adjusting my documents and reading all the flyers pasted by the cubicle to while away the time that’s long enough already)
Vo: (came back after a while, sat, and still asked...) what do you do again?
Me: (I went through all my jobs with her again and emphasized ....) the handmade bag and footwear making and training is the major one I do.
Vo: (said something but I didn’t hear clearly)
Me: sorry I didn’t hear you
Vo: your visa has been approved
Me: (All she was saying as she passed the white paper and my I-20 to me ehn, I heard nothing! Na so I cover face in excitement, appreciation to God and thanks to her) laughing and said “thank you!”
Vo: thank you and have a nice day
Me: have a nice day too. THANK YOU!


Finally, I will attend classes without the time difference I have been battling with!

Omo! How I got out of there , I no know. Twas with mixed feelings: laughter and tears. I was doing “yanmayanma” on the road. Saw some police officers and asked if I should march for them! They said yes and called parade for me hahahahaha I did “left, right” small and we all laughed as I walked away. Still can’t explain it. Just know that this one sha has God written all over it. The queue was long, the interview was quite long but in all, it was worth it because God came through.
The way God planned the thing and gave me helpful and willing resource at the right time from here ehn! @asiwaju101, @amos4real, @Pipisco11, @fairheart and @Pellycute you all are awesome! Only God can reward you for the selfless act o!
To all still waiting, I wish you all the best and to those that have been refused, refusal is not denial, please try again.
I learnt some things reading other people’s transcripts here, so I thought to also give back. Thank you.

Thank you Jesus
Congratulations sis

Available dates in Lagos as at 1:04pm today

LagosismyHome:


Congrats and May God bless your new journey....

ICE website states it ok to travel with printed electronic I-20

ICe or Cbp? Cbp are usually stationed at the airports

Yhettie10:
Available dates in Lagos as at 1:04pm today

Are these regular dates or emergency dates?

TheEnforcer:
ICe or Cbp? Cbp are usually stationed at the airports

ICE is Immigration and Customs Enforcement.... their information is what governor immigration rules and guidelines. So for update or guidance their website is were to go

Who is stationed at the airport is a different thing but that wasnt what I was talking about

TheEnforcer:
The sole purpose of the interview is on the applicant,and not the sponsor. Whether the sponsor is in the Us or Nigeria.As long as the applicant is able to prove that he or she is a genuine student ,he or she will get it.Same goes for tourist visas too.The onus and burden of proof is always on the applicant

Thank you very much.

Looking at my transcript, what do you think I should have done to improve my chances?

Thinking back to it, I don't really think the VO gave me much of a chance to sell myself as he didn't ask me the usual questions people usually get asked.


Do you think that the fact that my program starts on the 3rd of March had any influence on his decision?


I anticipate your response

Yhettie10:
Available dates in Lagos as at 1:04pm today

I think it's on emergency request ..its not showing on a normal reschedule

adesco2k9:


I think it's on emergency request ..its not showing on a normal reschedule

Good afternoon, please I am a new applicant and I just paid my MRV fee, I have been trying to create a new account to schedule a visa appointment, but the response I have been getting is that the request cannot be processed now and the site administrator has been notified. Please is there anyone who has same issue as mine and what can I do as my resumption is in January, 20th to be precise.


Another question, is it possible for me to use someone else's account? A friend of mine saw January 20th as the earliest appointment date for Abuja, which he is thinking I can schedule and request for an emergency date with that.

kennedyemmy:
Hello guys. Please has anyone experienced this?
Is it possible to be invited for emergency interview only through email by LagosNIV. And you were not told to log in and reschedule on https://cgifederal.secure.force.com, but instead to print the email sent to you and come to the Consulate on the stated date in the email, with that email printout as your Appointment Confirmation?

Please has anyone experienced such? Is it legit?
Thanks.

My friend got same and went with the print out as you were also asked to do for his interview, same Lagos on November 6th and he got approved though.

Hi everyone, please I want to know if it is possible to reschedule for another date after your emergency appointment has been denied.

Let me explain in details, I applied for my visa interview and I was given December 11th as my date but then it was moved to the 15th of January then I applied for an emergency appointment but it was denied. As at now there are available dates in December in Lagos, so I want to know if I can reschedule from 15th to a date in December. Someone please reply it is urgent

Reschedule if you can before the slot gets filled up

Tomison:
Hi everyone, please I want to know if it is possible to reschedule for another date after your emergency appointment has been denied.

Let me explain in details, I applied for my visa interview and I was given December 11th as my date but then it was moved to the 15th of January then I applied for an emergency appointment but it was denied. As at now there are available dates in December in Lagos, so I want to know if I can reschedule from 15th to a date in December. Someone please reply it is urgent

Why not?

If you see a date and it's available, what's stopping you?

My two cents though - I'm not an expert. Gurus in the house can advice accordingly.

Tomison:
Hi everyone, please I want to know if it is possible to reschedule for another date after your emergency appointment has been denied.

Let me explain in details, I applied for my visa interview and I was given December 11th as my date but then it was moved to the 15th of January then I applied for an emergency appointment but it was denied. As at now there are available dates in December in Lagos, so I want to know if I can reschedule from 15th to a date in December. Someone please reply it is urgent

I thought we should be in part 16 by now ... It has been a long time I visited here and happy to see goodness everywhere.

...

Very possible. Infact, that was what I was told to do also back in October.

kennedyemmy:
Hello guys. Please has anyone experienced this?
Is it possible to be invited for emergency interview only through email by LagosNIV. And you were not told to log in and reschedule on https://cgifederal.secure.force.com, but instead to print the email sent to you and come to the Consulate on the stated date in the email, with that email printout as your Appointment Confirmation?

Please has anyone experienced such? Is it legit?
Thanks.

Congratulations and all the best in the US.

I notice this particular VO is interested in family details. I think more of his focus is on home ties. I may be wrong but this is what I can deduce from transcripts interviewed by him

[quote author=Omotolani88 post=97221517]
16th December 2020.
I was scheduled for 8:30am but I finished before 8:30.

I was interviewed by the white man.

VO: Good morning, and how are you?(he was smiling)
Me: (with my 32 I smiled like my life depended on it) Good morning sir and I am fine thank you.

VO: Where are you going to?

Me: I am going for my masters in HRD at Bowie State Uni Maryland.

VO: How did you come about this school?

Me: During my undergraduate studies one of my lecturer was privilege to attend a conference at Maryland and then she came across graduate students and professors from the school. When she got back, she told us in class how she was impressed as the graduate student participated during the conference and sang their praises. That kicked start my interest in the school and I further did some research and realise that aside the masters degree I would be getting from Bowie, I would also be getting a free project mgt cert.

Molly90:
Congratulations and all the best in the US.

I notice this particular VO is interested in family details. I think more of his focus is on home ties. I may be wrong but this is what I can deduce from transcripts interviewed by him

Sis, you are correct.
Same thing he did to the guy he interviewed before me, he asked him about his family and home ties as well.