NewStats: 3,260,863 , 8,172,842 topics. Date: Tuesday, 27 May 2025 at 09:46 PM 5d6a6

Hi all

I'm back after over 2 months

For some reason, the receipt from GTB has finally been accepted.
For all those who have tagged me asking for update e.g @yomifola, @hephzibahjay, @RoyV. I have been able to proceed to appointment booking finally this evening after making payment in August before change in service provider. However, only seeing dates from January 2026.
What I did so far:
I raised several tickets discussing my concerns, made phone calls, had several chats, sent emails to Lagos consulate, so I don't know which one eventually worked out. If you are in similar condition, attach your receipt, screen munch whatever error is showing that is not allowing you proceed, raise a ticket and attach them, also do same and send as email to consulate office for either Lagos or Abuja.

TheIceQueen:


I am experiencing same here. Please somebody help.

Has yours changed?

GeminiQueen:


Has yours changed?

Still same. How about you?

Aramide2041:
His port expired in April this year and he clocked 14 years in July 2024
I clicked no and it took me to March 2026 (Abv)
He qualified interview waiver
Please what can I do?

Seems it sees everyone as an adult. So selecting “no” has taken you for physical interview. It can’t be corrected. Except you pay again and start all over again.

TheIceQueen:


Still same. How about you?

Still the same thing, I’ve opened a ticket for more clarity on the issue…hopefully the response helps. I wonder why ours is different. It is well

Hello,
Please, If I filled my DS-160 and selected Lagos, can I book my IW drop off appointment in Abuja?

2026 ah this one loud oh.

LaMujer:
I just used my last reschedule to reschedule my appointment from 31 Jan 2025, to 13 Jan 2026

E. B. Things 😂😂😂

Masorich:
Hello,
Please, If I filled my DS-160 and selected Lagos, can I book my IW drop off appointment in Abuja?

That’s what I did. According to the FAQs on the website you can do so as the Abuja consulate will have access to DS-160 when scanning the bar code on the confirmation sheet.

Aramide2041:
His port expired in April this year and he clocked 14 years in July 2024
I clicked no and it took me to March 2026 (Abv)
He qualified interview waiver
Please what can I do?

Once you're 14. You are expected to have your finger prints taken either at the embassy or point of entry.
On the old portal he qualifies for the IW but a message will be sent by the embassy with a date he can come for his Ten printing . I have similar situation with my daughter. I guess you just say yes to quality then the embassy may give a date to come for the Ten printing

PeacefulOne77:


That’s what I did. According to the FAQs on the website you can do so as the Abuja consulate will have access to DS-160 when scanning the bar code on the confirmation sheet.

Oh… thank you very much. Do you know if the port can be submitted by a proxy?

Blackfinegirl:


I almost did that, until I saw the 2026

Lucky you

Gd0007:
2026 ah this one loud oh.

Na to go find another 300k naa.


Event is in May.


I'll have to do another round of vigil and I'll probably get a March or April date.


Where fight go dey na if dem no kon give me the visa

log1:


No solution yet o

Haaa I have been able to secure date o…Around that time, I used two emails. Eventually when they sent a reset link, one of the emails worked and i was able to proceed with that, the other didn’t work till date. So my advise to you is to use another email.

Thank you for the update.

Taal17:
I got this from the US embassy nigeria site via their US VISA NAVIGATOR QUESTION FORM https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMSMzJmoYVaxf-obif6_AaMIT4fbxpIvLEkPW84ISGSwSkIg/formResponse

@Gbanis:
@Mitan7

FOR LAGOS CONSULATE APPLICANTS
If you have challenges
scheduling your appointment or you had a valid GTBank receipt and having issues
using the receipts on the new appointment portal, email us at
[email protected] with the following information:

USE THIS SUBJECT LINE: V44 - Unable to Schedule Appointment on AVITS
Full name
Date of birth
DS-160 Confirmation number (starts with AA)
port Number
Copy of GT Bank Receipt
A short description of your situation including screen shots if applicable.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?
Upon receiving your request, our team will assess it and you with next step of action.

Hi , Have you found a way around this? please share.

Gbol123:
Good morning all.

Has anyone on this forum seeking for interview waiver IW on the new portal but directed to physical interview has resolved the issue. Can sending an email to Lagos NIV work. I can't afford to pay all over again?

Lagos has may 2025. Rush o

I have done this twice all to no avail... I don't even know what to do again... i am already thinking of paying another MRV via first bank cause this waiting seems like forever ooooo my $185(259k) in May 03 this year.... now if i have to pay a new fee i am not thinking of anything less than 315k no be die be this? may God help us oooo...

Blackfinegirl:
Lagos has may 2025. Rush o

All gone!

Please what’s the cause and solution to this?

ibroh22:

Haaa I have been able to secure date o…Around that time, I used two emails. Eventually when they sent a reset link, one of the emails worked and i was able to proceed with that, the other didn’t work till date. So my advise to you is to use another email.

Can you explain further? How are you able to use two emails? Did you pay another visa fee and use a new email?

Masorich:

Oh… thank you very much. Do you know if the port can be submitted by a proxy?

I don't believe so. You can pick up by proxy but I believe you have to submit in person.

nzeduru:
Please what’s the cause and solution to this?

i am getting this same error also. please who knows a solution

Good morning , i submitted my visa payment of #314500 via first bank since 22nd November 2024 and up till now have not been able to see it reflected on my Avits dashboard to complete my appointment booking. Please does it take this long

https://nairaland.unblockandhide.com/8135347/general-usa-student-visa-enquiries-part/96

Redirect ur query there, its a student thread

Interview transcript 2nd Dec 2024

VO: Are you married?
Me: Yes
VO: Any children?
Me: Yes, a 2 year old
VO: Are you traveling with your family?
Me: Yes, but just with my husband, without my daughter
VO: does he already have his visa?
Me: Yes
VO: Have you travelled outside Nigeria?
Me: Yes
VO: Where?
Me: Lists where I have been
VO: Where are you going in the US?
Me: New York
VO: What are you doing there?
Me: Just tourism. We want to visit as we’ve always been seeing it in movies
VO: how long are you staying?
Me: Just 8 days
VO: do you have any family in the US
Me: No
VO: Where do you work?
Me: Answers
VO: I’m going to issue your visa
Me: I would like to keep my port as I’m traveling on Thursday. I will submit it after I’m back from my trip
VO: Okay. (Gives me form, with “pending travel, to submit port after travel” written on it)

Paid since Nov 8th 2024. Till now, payment has not yet reflected on the AVITS portal for me to proceed to booking interview appointment.

Sasatoboy:
Good morning , i submitted my visa payment of #314500 via first bank since 22nd November 2024 and up till now have not been able to see it reflected on my Avits dashboard to complete my appointment booking. Please does it take this long

Ebrandt:
Paid since Nov 8th 2024. Till now, payment has not yet reflected on the AVITS portal for me to proceed to booking interview appointment.

Paid since September 20th, nothing till now. its annoying, no response to ticket and emails

nebularise:


Paid since September 20th, nothing till now. its annoying, no response to ticket and emails

send this mail to [email protected] it helped me get past this stage
subject of email : V44 - Unable to Schedule Appointment on AVITS
Full Name:
Date of Birth
DS 160 Confirmation Number:
port Number:
explain your situation and send screenshots

somtosomto:


send this mail to [email protected] it helped me get past this stage
subject of email : V44 - Unable to Schedule Appointment on AVITS
Full Name:
Date of Birth
DS 160 Confirmation Number:
port Number:
explain your situation and send screenshots

Thanks @somtosomto; I did already... since 22nd October,

How long did it take for them to sort it out for you, after sending the email?

nebularise:


Thanks @somtosomto; I did already... since 22nd October,

How long did it take for them to sort it out for you, after sending the email?

the next day... i am on to pre approval stage.. but im stuck there right now because of a system error. When did you pay? because i paid in july maybe that's why they attended to mine quicker?

RowenaR:
Interview transcript 2nd Dec 2024

VO: Are you married?
Me: Yes
VO: Any children?
Me: Yes, a 2 year old
VO: Are you traveling with your family?
Me: Yes, but just with my husband, without my daughter
VO: does he already have his visa?
Me: Yes
VO: Have you travelled outside Nigeria?
Me: Yes
VO: Where?
Me: Lists where I have been
VO: Where are you going in the US?
Me: New York
VO: What are you doing there?
Me: Just tourism. We want to visit as we’ve always been seeing it in movies
VO: how long are you staying?
Me: Just 8 days
VO: do you have any family in the US
Me: No
VO: Where do you work?
Me: Answers
VO: I’m going to issue your visa
Me: I would like to keep my port as I’m traveling on Thursday. I will submit it after I’m back from my trip
VO: Okay. (Gives me form, with “pending travel, to submit port after travel” written on it)

Congratulation!!

sent a mail since 28th of November, check now and it's still the same
should I send another mail?

somtosomto:

the next day... i am on to pre approval stage.. but im stuck there right now because of a system error. When did you pay? because i paid in july maybe that's why they attended to mine quicker?