NoFap123:


As a prospective Phd, the ability to do research is a necessity. Type the bolder on Google and search though the school website till you find a fit.

Daodudavid:

Please let me include it, america gave me what Nigeria denied me of.. �

Moshkom:


1. Email the 2 schools, that denied you and RESPECTFULLY ask them the cause/reasons for the denial(s).

2. Look into the reason(s) and work on it/them, against your remaining/next applications.

3. More applications.

4. Ofc, don’t give up!

Daodudavid:
Greetings to everyone in the house, I’m David leaving in NYC, one of the beneficiaries of Nairaland US travel forums, Now a United state solder serving in the ARMY branch here in NY, I am writing this because I looked back to where this beautiful journey all started from, and remembered this FORUM, It’s time to give back to my community so don’t feel shy to let me know any kind of help you need regarding travels and others.. let’s make Nigeria proud and America great

GreatUniben:
I was admitted to PhD Language study recently with Graduate Assistantship/Teaching Assistantship at Clemson University in South Carolina. Can I accept now and later reject if another PhD Language study, admission in a different school comes up?

Stevenssen:

Sure you can.

GreatUniben:
I was admitted to PhD Language study recently with Graduate Assistantship/Teaching Assistantship at Clemson University in South Carolina. Can I accept now and later reject if another PhD Language study, admission in a different school comes up?

PimpinPips:
Is anyone going through this too, please?

Can't seem to figure what's wrong, cos everything's been done accordingly and visa fee paid for, only to get this.

Daodudavid:
Greetings to everyone in the house, I’m David leaving in NYC, one of the beneficiaries of Nairaland US travel forums, Now a United state solder serving in the ARMY branch here in NY, I am writing this because I looked back to where this beautiful journey all started from, and remembered this FORUM, It’s time to give back to my community so don’t feel shy to let me know any kind of help you need regarding travels and others.. let’s make Nigeria proud and America great

PimpinPips:
Is anyone going through this too, please?

Can't seem to figure what's wrong, cos everything's been done accordingly and visa fee paid for, only to get this.

ajaoakeem200000:


There is date, if I may ask, what is the purpose of your trip?

Friedpotato:
keep checking at regular intervals. You can also change from lagos to Abuja to see if dates are available

PimpinPips:
Is anyone going through this too, please?

Can't seem to figure what's wrong, cos everything's been done accordingly and visa fee paid for, only to get this.

PimpinPips:

Can't see dates man. I've even been locked out for the day, saying I've exceeded my views limit.
B2 for medical treatment; donor for brother a transplant patient.

drjustice17:
Good day all. My friend have received his i20 and sevi fee paid. He want to fill the DS 160 for interview. Pls he want to know if he can fill the DS160 before paying for visa fee or for him to pay first before, filling the form. Thanks waiting for reply.

damtan:
Are there not people who were issued VISA at the first attempt??
I keep seeing "my fourth attempt" on this thread.

damtan:
Are there not people who were issued VISA at the first attempt??
I keep seeing "my fourth attempt" on this thread.

Jukwasi:
Hello house. Please I applied to 5 universities and I have been rejected by 2 now. Please what do I do oo. I can't hold it. And fall admission will soon come to an end. Please!

Daodudavid:
Greetings to everyone in the house, I’m David leaving in NYC, one of the beneficiaries of Nairaland US travel forums, Now a United state solder serving in the ARMY branch here in NY, I am writing this because I looked back to where this beautiful journey all started from, and remembered this FORUM, It’s time to give back to my community so don’t feel shy to let me know any kind of help you need regarding travels and others.. let’s make Nigeria proud and America great

PimpinPips:
Hey guys,

I dey hail o! Abeg ehn, I just went through the entire hassle of filling a DS-160, paid the Visa Fee at the bank and obtained receipt, went to the gym to add some muscle for getting an appointment date, only for me to try for an appointment and I received feedback that there are no appointments available

Please, can anyone kindly enlighten a newbie as to why or how this is, and/or any possible ways to get around this and schedule an appointment.

With much thanks in advance.

omofolajomi:
Compliment of the season.

Please i have a question

For someone that has been denied Visa before, when the VO asked what has change. How do i respond to that question.

Note: No funding from anyone.

I will really appreciate your swift response.
I would like everyone to contribute no one is an island.
Thanks.

PS: Don't look for my moniker, I'm on ghostmode

EmeritusR:


oh okay I see where the problem is coming from now, you just need to check this trend and ask some few questions there if may be they've started regular appointments for medical purpose but I'm sure emergency appointments was suppose to be working for this.

trend here~ https://www.nairaland.com/5807124/usa-visit-visa-part-4/22

Kharleed:


Just keep checking man. I think you can access 4 times in 24hrs. You can check randomly, or change location.

Kharleed:


Personally, I believe there are only three things a VO needs an F-1 applicant to prove.
1. Strong Home Ties: This is a no-brainer. A Visa Officer needs to be assured that you will return to Nigeria and not be a burden after you graduate. Do you have family here? Do you have a wife/husband in Nigeria? Do you have kids? Are you currently working? Do you own a business? Is it your family/Spouse that is funding you? Do you have scholarship from a local company? Is it a government scholarship? At least, can you clearly articulate your plans after you graduate? Does the VO has a gut-feeling that you are genuine? Do you have history of past travel and returning to Nigeria as at when due? Do you have a research you are working on tied to Nigeria? Just answer any of these questions honestly in your mind. If you are planning to lie to the VO, don't trip: Be rest assured you are coming out of that cubicle with a rejection slip.

2. Proof of Studentship: The VO is trained to pick the wheat from the chaff, to separate genuine students from people who want to japa. (Sorry if you don't know the meaning of Japa ). Answer honestly in your mind: What do you know about your research/course-of-study? Are you clear on your proposed thesis? What do you know about your school? The city where your school is? Where are you going to stay when you get to the US? Why did you apply to the school? Why did you select the school? Do you have contacts in your department? Is the course related to your undergraduate degree? If not, why are you switching careers? Can you articulate responses to these passionately?

3. Funds: Who is paying for your trip to the US? People with scholarships/fellowships/assistantships/funding from first family (mother, father, siblings, spouse) usually have no problem with this point. But if someone else is funding you, I mean awon Uncle, Aunties, In-laws, companies gang, be ready to explain the motive. Someone cannot just part away with millions of naira just because they love you. Be ready to explain, what is your relationship with this entity? How long have you known each other? What is their motive for investing in you? Are you paying back? Is it a loan? If you got a partial funding, and another entity is covering the rest, you'd still explain. If you got tuition waiver, with no extra funding, you need to explain solidly how you plan to survive in the US.
If you have kids going with you, what is your educational plan for them? What is your medical plan? You must have sorted accommodation for at least a semester. You cannot be saying. You are not sure/act like you have not really prepared. So what's your plan?

In essence, be honest and be prepared. The VO must have rejected you earlier for not meeting one of those requirements. The embassy/consulate HAVE YOUR RECORDS and also access to DO A BACKGROUND CHECK on you. So with these few points of mine, I hope I have been able to , reflect on your last interview and answer honestly to yourself, has something changed? Do you have strong home ties now? Can you convince a dummy you are really a student? Do you genuinely have funding (have plans for funding) now?

Be it as it may, if God wants you to be in US, and you have worked diligently and honestly, and you have nothing to hide, your visa WILL be approved. The God factor is the most important factor. As the maxim goes: work like you have not prayed, PRAY like you have not worked, because in essence, it is not by your hard-work.

Whew! That was an epistle. My bad. I was a beneficiary of this thread (Part 15) and I look for opportunities to pay it forward. It's been a month in the US now and I must say, life is really good here. Back to my studies, Aluta Continua!

PS: Don't look for my moniker, I'm on ghostmode