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Fall2021:
I used Lapour hotel. Excellent customer service.

How much per night ?

Tyleet:


Thank you, man. I'd just keep the July date I received and use it for next fall. I will defer my ission to next fall. I believe I don't need to pay another visa fee, right? All I'd have to do is fill another ds-160, and update my profile with the new confirmation number. Is this correct?

You can still get emergency
They denied a friend of mine 3 times and he got the emergency request approved at a 4th attempt, after giving up.

Have you been denied visa before?

Darewa:
MY TRANSCRIPT
Visa Approved at Lagos Embassy this Morning.

My Lagos Surge date was approved for today. Interview time was 6:30am. Reached the venue at about 5:45am. Had the interview at about 8:30.

Firstly, I need to thank God, "cause I'm a product of his Mercy and Favour. Even this interview was favour.

I was the first to be approved this Morning at the Lagos Embassy. Fifteen others before me all received denial. It is God!

MS program with 80% funding as a Research Assistant.


VO: Good Morning, How are you?
ME: I'm fine thank you.
VO: Your documents...
ME: I ed them.
VO: What was your undergrad program?
ME: Animal Production and Health.
VO: Have you worked in this field?
ME: I am not currently working but I have worked in this field before. (I didn't get the question at first. Thought he asked if I was currently working)
VO: How many schools did you apply to?
ME: Three (3)
VO: Why did you choose this School?
ME: They have a concentration that I am very much interested in which is Integrated Animal Health Systems cause I am ionate about Animal Health.
VO: What would you do with this Agricultural degree?
ME: I intend to apply for a lecturer II position at the University where I graduate, ...where I had my first degree. Basically, I want to grow up the Academic ladder to become a professor like my Mom.
VO: What does your father do? (Cause he must have seen on my I-20 that my father is my sponsor)
ME: He is a Clergyman and the founder of a Ministry. He has been running it for over 30 years now.
VO: Alright, you are qualified...I will be keeping your port...come collect in a week... congratulations. (He ed me a white paper. I couldn't process most of the other things he was saying).

PS: Though I prepared to give extensive answers, I gave short and straightforward answers because I observed him being impatient with those giving long answers and beating about the bush.

Thank you Nairaland. I ed in this month and you have been tremendously helpful. I'm grateful.

Congratulations

Tyleet:


What reasons did you give?

I’m sorry about this but you need to give them a good reason:

I talked about the international orientation dates and how important it is to be available for it.
I also mentioned my earliest resumption date and the date I scheduled for my visa before applying for an EA.
I talked about the time frame that’s expected for students to resume as requested by the school authorities.
Mentioned that I needed to familiarize myself with the environment, also get accommodation.
Then I pleaded that they should grant my request

SonugaMike:


DM me for the details, your alternative is to try to fill another day-160 then try to update if they will allow you another EA otherwise you will have to pay another fee for a fresh application and another EA

That would mean first canceling the current date I have, right?

Systrom:
You can still get emergency
They denied a friend of mine 3 times and he got the emergency request approved at a 4th attempt, after giving up.

Have you been denied visa before?

I was denied a visa in July. Could that be the reason? I’m wondering if there’s anyone here who was once denied a visa and got approved for EA? So far, all I’ve seen are first time applicants.

Systrom:
You can still get emergency
They denied a friend of mine 3 times and he got the emergency request approved at a 4th attempt, after giving up.

How many times did he pay mrv fee?

Tyleet:
I applied for EA in Lagos, it got denied. I filled another de-160 and applied for another EA in Abuja yesterday and I got an email now that it has been denied again. Please what’s all these? Why is this happening? What exactly am I supposed to do differently? Why is the embassy doing this to us? After all the struggle to get ission, funding, etc, I can’t even schedule an appointment for a visa interview. This isn’t fair at all.

I’m sorry about that.
What ing documents did you submit and what strong reason(s) did you give?
I’m sorry about this but you need to give them a good reason:

I talked about the international orientation dates and how important it is to be available for it.
I also mentioned my earliest resumption date and the date I scheduled for my visa before applying for an EA.
I talked about the time frame that’s expected for students to resume as requested by the school authorities.
Mentioned that I needed to familiarize myself with the environment, also get accommodation.
Then I pleaded that they should grant my request

Tyleet:

I was denied a visa in July. Could that be the reason? I’m wondering if there’s anyone here who was once denied a visa and got approved for EA? So far, all I’ve seen are first time applicants.

Oh, that’s the reason

I’m sorry, you cannot get emergency approved if you have been denied in the last 6 months.

So a PR can't sponsor his sibling? Denial?

Who is going to JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY, ALABAMA this spring 2022?

Systrom:
How much per night ?

15k

lokoventurex1:
Good day good people.

Please guys advice. I now have an ission for my graduate studies for Fall 2022. My I-20 form has also gotten to me and it reads August 22 as program starting day.

When is the best time to apply for visa ?

And do I go about it, from SEVIS fee payment, MRV and the rest ?

Help a brother bikonu...

What course?

Tyleet:

How many times did he pay mrv fee?

once

He did not cancel or reschedule

He just kept on submitting emergency requests until Grace shined on him and he was approved for 13th January

Systrom:
once

He did not cancel or reschedule

He just kept on submitting emergency requests until Grace shined on him and he was spruced for 13th January

Systrom:
once

He did not cancel or reschedule

He just kept on submitting emergency requests until Grace shined on him and he was spruced for 13th January

Wow, I also would not have cancelled, but I learned on here that you need to cancel first. Was he ever once denied a visa like me before applying for EA or he was a first time applicant?

Tyleet:


Wow, I also would not have cancelled, but I learned on here that you need to cancel first. Was he ever once denied a visa like me before applying for EA or he was a first time applicant?

He was denied on the 3rd of May. 7 months 18 days ago

UmmZayd:


Congratulations
Next is to apply for visa by feeling the ds160, paying for visa and choosing a date. Since you will resume August 2022, you can choose normal regular date in Abuja and safe stress of having to apply for an expedited appointment. SEVIS fee can be paid by someone in the US already so you can ask your friends or families over here to help you pay.

Best of luck.

Please who can help with the modalities of paying the SEVIS fee with western Union in the US, as some was told they cannot pay for someone else when they got to the WU office.

Systrom:
He was denied on the 3rd of May. 7 months 18 days ago

So, could it be that the first three times he got denied for an EA, it wasn't up to six months yet after his visa refusal, then he got approved for an EA when it was up to six months.

Tyleet:

So, could it be that the first three times he got denied for an EA, it wasn't up to six months yet after his visa refusal, then he got approved for an EA when it was up to six months.

Not could it be. That’s it

That’s the reason

He got it approved when it entered 7 months of visa denial

Systrom:
Not could it be. That’s it

That’s the reason

He got it approved when it entered 7 months of visa denial

Thanks for the enlightenment. At least that makes me relieved a bit cos I’ve been thinking maybe I’ve been cursed with bad luck by my village people when I saw everyone getting approved except me.

Kiiishiii:


I think the problem might be instate tuition waiver. How did you get the tuition waiver? Who is a resident of that state that made you get the tuition waiver? Again you make it sound like you went for the school cause you didn’t have the money to fund yourself.

Thanks but Instate tuition waiver is not only for citizens. Some schools in Texas offer Instate tuition waiver.
Please what do you advice for my next appointment? And my 2nd interview was by the Asian guy in Abuja and couldn't figure out what caused the denial.

yunqdady:
So a PR can't sponsor his sibling? Denial?

How did he become a PR? Why can't s/he cosign a loan for the sibling and that way makes himself independent of the sibling's application?

fantabulous08:
Hello people!

I got my EA denied in Lagos yesterday and I reapplied to Abuja yesterday. Today, I got an approval mail so I proceeded to rescheduling, However, the first option was Jan 14th I picked it because I had no choice. My school resumes January 7th and classes begins January 12th.

Please, is there anything else I can do? Maybe getting a letter from my school to take along to the embassy? Thank you

Yes you can get a letter of extension from your school. And don't forget to mention that to the VO in case you are asked questions concerning resumption.
Best of luck

dubsy20:


Please who can help with the modalities of paying the SEVIS fee with western Union in the US, as some was told they cannot pay for someone else when they got to the WU office.

You can ask someone to use the western Union stand at Walgreens to pay if they are close to the store

Chairperson:
Quickly, can someone recommend a good hotel near the consulate in Abuja? Thanks

Keblat hotel is cheap

After taking 3 bottles of stout here goes my transcript.
Lagos Embassy
VO: Good morning
Good morning
VO: Where are you going to in the US
ME: Eastern Michigan University for my MBA
VO: Do you have anyone in the US
ME: Yes, I have a brother.
VO: How did he get to the US
ME: I think he went through school and he started working in a medical research field because he studied outside the country in Ukraine
VO: Which school did he finish from in the US
ME: I really don't have an idea because I was busy with my undergraduate study as of then and I haven't bothered to ask about it.
VO: So you don't the school your brother attended
VO: Yes, ma.I was very busy with my undergraduate studies as at then.
VO: How long has he been in the US
Me: I think about 7years
VO: Who will be sponsoring you
ME: My mom
VO: What does she do?
Me: She manages my late dad's finances. My dad worked in Shell for 35 years and he had hotels in PH and Delta
VO: oya take blue paper and great
Me: �
Yeah I failed to mention that I had an EMU success scholarship of $3100
But I this was my last race because I needed this MBA.
Does anyone know a better school in CA?
Critics are welcome?
My Transcript is for learning purposes for the future aspirant.

Darewa:
MY TRANSCRIPT
Visa Approved at Lagos Embassy this Morning.

My Lagos Surge date was approved for today. Interview time was 6:30am. Reached the venue at about 5:45am. Had the interview at about 8:30.

Firstly, I need to thank God, "cause I'm a product of his Mercy and Favour. Even this interview was favour.

I was the first to be approved this Morning at the Lagos Embassy. Fifteen others before me all received denial. It is God!

MS program with 80% funding as a Research Assistant.


VO: Good Morning, How are you?
ME: I'm fine thank you.
VO: Your documents...
ME: I ed them.
VO: What was your undergrad program?
ME: Animal Production and Health.
VO: Have you worked in this field?
ME: I am not currently working but I have worked in this field before. (I didn't get the question at first. Thought he asked if I was currently working)
VO: How many schools did you apply to?
ME: Three (3)
VO: Why did you choose this School?
ME: They have a concentration that I am very much interested in which is Integrated Animal Health Systems cause I am ionate about Animal Health.
VO: What would you do with this Agricultural degree?
ME: I intend to apply for a lecturer II position at the University where I graduate, ...where I had my first degree. Basically, I want to grow up the Academic ladder to become a professor like my Mom.
VO: What does your father do? (Cause he must have seen on my I-20 that my father is my sponsor)
ME: He is a Clergyman and the founder of a Ministry. He has been running it for over 30 years now.
VO: Alright, you are qualified...I will be keeping your port...come collect in a week... congratulations. (He ed me a white paper. I couldn't process most of the other things he was saying).

PS: Though I prepared to give extensive answers, I gave short and straightforward answers because I observed him being impatient with those giving long answers and beating about the bush.

Thank you Nairaland. I ed in this month and you have been tremendously helpful. I'm grateful.

Congratulations dear, the blessing will sure go round, come this year so. We shall all be part and participants of similar story.

Darewa:
MY TRANSCRIPT
Visa Approved at Lagos Embassy this Morning.

My Lagos Surge date was approved for today. Interview time was 6:30am. Reached the venue at about 5:45am. Had the interview at about 8:30.

Firstly, I need to thank God, "cause I'm a product of his Mercy and Favour. Even this interview was favour.

I was the first to be approved this Morning at the Lagos Embassy. Fifteen others before me all received denial. It is God!

MS program with 80% funding as a Research Assistant.


VO: Good Morning, How are you?
ME: I'm fine thank you.
VO: Your documents...
ME: I ed them.
VO: What was your undergrad program?
ME: Animal Production and Health.
VO: Have you worked in this field?
ME: I am not currently working but I have worked in this field before. (I didn't get the question at first. Thought he asked if I was currently working)
VO: How many schools did you apply to?
ME: Three (3)
VO: Why did you choose this School?
ME: They have a concentration that I am very much interested in which is Integrated Animal Health Systems cause I am ionate about Animal Health.
VO: What would you do with this Agricultural degree?
ME: I intend to apply for a lecturer II position at the University where I graduate, ...where I had my first degree. Basically, I want to grow up the Academic ladder to become a professor like my Mom.
VO: What does your father do? (Cause he must have seen on my I-20 that my father is my sponsor)
ME: He is a Clergyman and the founder of a Ministry. He has been running it for over 30 years now.
VO: Alright, you are qualified...I will be keeping your port...come collect in a week... congratulations. (He ed me a white paper. I couldn't process most of the other things he was saying).

PS: Though I prepared to give extensive answers, I gave short and straightforward answers because I observed him being impatient with those giving long answers and beating about the bush.

Thank you Nairaland. I ed in this month and you have been tremendously helpful. I'm grateful.

Congratulations Darewa on your ission, if you won’t mind,

Will you be free enough to put other animal scientists through?

1) how did yoj apply
2) which university?

And if possible, I will like be glad if we can discuss further on this

xxxscholar:


They are asking of what has changed in of your profile. It could be a change of school or course, or source of funding, marital status etc.

Hello boss, please is there a way I can send you a message? I will really appreciate�

Please what was the regular date you got at first?

ifedayosol:
Emergency Appointment applied to Lagos Dec 4th, was denied on the 15th of dec. Immediately, I filled a new ds-160 choosing Abuja. Then I went back to my old ds-160 to update it.
After updating it, I applied for regular appointment in Abuja and immediately applied for EA on the 17 Dec and request approved today 20 Dec.

Visa approved on Tuesday. First attempt.
PhD. Full scholarship from school(TA) Was asked the following questions.

1. I see that you have a scholarship, how did you get it and why this school?

Answer: I was able to get a mentor from the school who I had been relating with for a while. The mentor recommended me. Also, the school is d with the school where I did my masters.

2. Ok. What is the name of the school where you did your masters.

Answer: Told him the school.

3. What do you want to do after you are done with this program?

Answer. I want to be a lecturer.

4. You mean you want to teach?

Answer: Yes

5. Where do you want to teach?

Answer: At the University of Lagos where I also have a mentor that I have been working with.

6. Okay. I see that you have some personal funds here. This is too little. How do you expect to yourself (I put $1000 in my i20 as personal funds).

Answer: I will use my personal savings.

Then he gave the golden answer. “Your visa will be approved…. “. He seemed pleasant and smiled sometimes.

Location: Lagos

Was also the first to be approved on Tuesday.
I give glory to God.
I thank all the contributors to this forum as well. Reading here helped me prepare.