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please anyone presently studying at Georgia state university or heading there for this fall, please send a dm, need help with some information. Thank you

Yes, you can update your DS-160 form even after scheduling your visa interview appointment.

Omisco4u:
Plz house I will like to ask if it is possible to change DS-160 form even after scheduling interview appointment...and if yes what is the implications with VO

JMG12:
Yes, you can update your DS-160 form even after scheduling your visa interview appointment.

How please

Pls how long does this pre approval process request takes, it’s over two weeks now and still in pre approval…I just tire!

Waposh:
Pls how long does this pre approval process request takes, it’s over two weeks now and still in pre approval…I just tire!

This is weird, mine took 24 hours, did you your i-20?

Treyknowles:


This is weird, mine took 24 hours, did you your i-20?

Yes, after ing, took me to the pre approval stage

Please has any one experienced a "duplicate found" error while creating a new visa schedule application.

And what can I do to get past this error to continue with my application?

Mela14:
Hi guys
Please I am looking for an active F1 visa date search group for Lagos.
If anyone has a link (WhatsApp or wherever) please share with me 🙏🏼

Thank you.

Same here

I made visa payment by using the online transfer method to first bank and no mrv receipt was generated for me. I am stock at this point. I don't have the reference number to move forward. I have been going to first bank since on Friday. How do I resolve this issue?

temiidayo:
Please has any one experienced a "duplicate found" error while creating a new visa schedule application.

And what can I do to get past this error to continue with my application?

change a phone number while creating

Hi guys,

In recent applications, do I have to submit my DS 160 following the instruction stated before I can submit my application?

Will not submitting DS 160 now but later hinder anything in my application?

Wealth1990:
I made visa payment by using the online transfer method to first bank and no mrv receipt was generated for me. I am stock at this point. I don't have the reference number to move forward. I have been going to first bank since on Friday. How do I resolve this issue?

You didn’t input your email address when transferring the money? The receipt was sent to my mail I put after transferring my payment last two weeks.
Again most times your your amentun reference no is mostly same with the references number on the MRV receipt

Steps
1. Fill out a new DS-160 form on the official website
2. Submit the new DS-160 form and note the new confirmation number.
3. Update your appointment profile
4. to your visa scheduling portal (e.g., U.S. Travel Docs)
5. Edit your appointment details to include the new DS-160 confirmation number.
6. Print the new DS-160 confirmation page and bring it to your interview.

porter147:





How please

Waposh:

You didn’t input your email address when transferring the money? The receipt was sent to my mail I put after transferring my payment last two weeks.
Again most times your your amentun reference no is mostly same with the references number on the MRV receipt

I filled everything oh. Even now I go to the bank daily no response from first bank.

JMG12:
Steps
1. Fill out a new DS-160 form on the official website
2. Submit the new DS-160 form and note the new confirmation number.
3. Update your appointment profile
4. to your visa scheduling portal (e.g., U.S. Travel Docs)
5. Edit your appointment details to include the new DS-160 confirmation number.
6. Print the new DS-160 confirmation page and bring it to your interview.

You can't update your profile on the avits portal.

Please where can I obtain "Food handling and safety certificate" and how much will it cost me.
Thank you

hansmond93:
please anyone presently studying at Georgia state university or heading there for this fall, please send a dm, need help with some information. Thank you

My Uncle's wife is a Lecturer in that university.

Well according to her, she said it like this over the phone...

"I'm an Associate Professor at Georgia State University" (in her typical Nigerian Accent after being in USA for over 20yrs)

I don't know why University Lecturer's in USA like to call themselves "Professors"

Good day guys, I hold a Bsc in Physics, looking to further in Elect Engineering or Nuclear Eng. for a Master's program, researched a ton of schools already, even reached out to their graduate coordinators and got replies on inquiries, but havent started/completed any application as I'm looking for schools that wouldnt require letter of recommendations. Reached out to former lecturers, mails, no reply for a request. Question here is, I'd appreciate an estimate on how much it would cost to go through on an application. GRE, have no idea on that and average application fee for international students is like $70-90. If possible, not to be forward, with all the VISA payments and SEVIS fees I read on here, like estimate estimate. Will appreciate a response on this, thanks.

Waposh:

You didn’t input your email address when transferring the money? The receipt was sent to my mail I put after transferring my payment last two weeks.
Again most times your your amentun reference no is mostly same with the references number on the MRV receipt

How many weeks did it take you?

Direction16:
Good day guys, I hold a Bsc in Physics, looking to further in Elect Engineering or Nuclear Eng. for a Master's program, researched a ton of schools already, even reached out to their graduate coordinators and got replies on inquiries, but havent started/completed any application as I'm looking for schools that wouldnt require letter of recommendations. Reached out to former lecturers, mails, no reply for a request. Question here is, I'd appreciate an estimate on how much it would cost to go through on an application. GRE, have no idea on that and average application fee for international students is like $70-90. If possible, not to be forward, with all the VISA payments and SEVIS fees I read on here, like estimate estimate. Will appreciate a response on this, thanks.

1. Hard to find a school that doesn't require recommendation letter. Someone mentioned UCONN once (University of Conneticut*) check them out.

2. GRE costs about $220

3. For application fee, try and look for application fee waiver, attend schools information sessions and get app fee waiver.

4. Not sure about the visa and other fees.

Direction16:
Good day guys, I hold a Bsc in Physics, looking to further in Elect Engineering or Nuclear Eng. for a Master's program, researched a ton of schools already, even reached out to their graduate coordinators and got replies on inquiries, but havent started/completed any application as I'm looking for schools that wouldnt require letter of recommendations. Reached out to former lecturers, mails, no reply for a request. Question here is, I'd appreciate an estimate on how much it would cost to go through on an application. GRE, have no idea on that and average application fee for international students is like $70-90. If possible, not to be forward, with all the VISA payments and SEVIS fees I read on here, like estimate estimate. Will appreciate a response on this, thanks.

I went for elect engr too, didn’t have GRE, though it will limited your chance of getting funding from your school, though I got GA, also you can get recommendations letters from your school of BSC as long as you school in Nigeria with a little sum and persuasion if you know how to go about it

Wealth1990:


How many weeks did it take you?

Took just 2 days from the day of payment and when the payment was confirmed

Hello house, please I have been finding it hard to put my application through... It looks a lil bit complex to me. I need someone to put me on how to apply or reputable orgs that assist in securing your ission.

Is it late to apply for fall 2025?

What's course are you planning to pursue?

Lee310:
Hello house, please I have been finding it hard to put my application through... It looks a lil bit complex to me. I need someone to put me on how to apply or reputable orgs that assist in securing your ission.

Is it late to apply for fall 2025?

Treyknowles:



You can't update your profile on the avits portal.

You can. Just the team on avit. They do it themselves

Queensfield:

You can. Just the team on avit. They do it themselves

OK, thanks.

justwise:
Welcome to part 18


I really have to thank all the contributors for making out time to answer questions here, your contributions are appreciated.

Part 17 is here for reference purposes:https://nairaland.unblockandhide.com/7194807/general-usa-student-visa-enquiries-part

Part 11/12 Visa Transcripts. https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vv0a0sfgaysztiq/AADbiS4UG7q57b0qcFPjaPkna?dl=0

F1 visa application link https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/study-exchange/student/

I'm open to more suggestions regarding any useful link to add to this page

😶 😶

Good luck!

Highsaac:
What's course are you planning to pursue?

Thanks for your reply... I would love to study business analytics or health informatics. I love doing research and love to explore too.

Hey guys pls I need corrections on where I got it wrong
F1 visa
First attempt
Lagos consulate
White lady on window 2😡
Denied

Me: Good morning ma
Vo: Good morning, pls me ur port and i:20
Me: there u go ma with a smile in my nice suit.

Vo: who is covering your expenses?
Me: outside the scholarship of $20,000 awarded to me upon ission, my uncle Bleep will be covering the remaining expenses.
He owns a private enterprise where he deals on sales on rice grain, he has a annual income of over #380million with staff capacity of 36 both in warehouse and other shops. My uncle has been sponsoring my education since after the death of my parents and he feels indebted to my family because my mother saw him through sch and seeing how well I’ve improved over time has shown interest in helping me pursue my academic career.

Vo: And what is his take home after expenditure?
Me: over #150m.

Vo: Had ur uncle traveled to the United state before?
Me: No, he hasn’t because of his business.

Vo: Have u travelled to the us before?
Me: No ma, this would be my first time if my visa is being approved.

Vo: sorry u are not qualified for this visa, the remaining part nor gree enter my heat again😪

JessicaGodwin:
Hey guys pls I need corrections on where I got it wrong
F1 visa
First attempt
Lagos consulate
White lady on window 2😡
Denied

Me: Good morning ma
Vo: Good morning, pls me ur port and i:20
Me: there u go ma with a smile in my nice suit.

Vo: who is covering your expenses?
Me: outside the scholarship of $20,000 awarded to me upon ission, my uncle Bleep will be covering the remaining expenses.
He owns a private enterprise where he deals on sales on rice grain, he has a annual income of over #380million with staff capacity of 36 both in warehouse and other shops. My uncle has been sponsoring my education since after the death of my parents and he feels indebted to my family because my mother saw him through sch and seeing how well I’ve improved over time has shown interest in helping me pursue my academic career.

Vo: And what is his take home after expenditure?
Me: over #150m.

Vo: Had ur uncle traveled to the United state before?
Me: No, he hasn’t because of his business.

Vo: Have u travelled to the us before?
Me: No ma, this would be my first time if my visa is being approved.

Vo: sorry u are not qualified for this visa, the remaining part nor gree enter my heat again😪

my dear, you did well nice❤️first attempt, you did better than me.

Repeat this answers regarding your uncle in next attempt.

but inbox me ❤️through email.

JessicaGodwin:
Hey guys pls I need corrections on where I got it wrong
F1 visa
First attempt
Lagos consulate
White lady on window 2😡
Denied

Me: Good morning ma
Vo: Good morning, pls me ur port and i:20
Me: there u go ma with a smile in my nice suit.

Vo: who is covering your expenses?
Me: outside the scholarship of $20,000 awarded to me upon ission, my uncle Bleep will be covering the remaining expenses.
He owns a private enterprise where he deals on sales on rice grain, he has a annual income of over #380million with staff capacity of 36 both in warehouse and other shops. My uncle has been sponsoring my education since after the death of my parents and he feels indebted to my family because my mother saw him through sch and seeing how well I’ve improved over time has shown interest in helping me pursue my academic career.

Vo: And what is his take home after expenditure?
Me: over #150m.

Vo: Had ur uncle traveled to the United state before?
Me: No, he hasn’t because of his business.

Vo: Have u travelled to the us before?
Me: No ma, this would be my first time if my visa is being approved.

Vo: sorry u are not qualified for this visa, the remaining part nor gree enter my heat again😪

Sorry about the rejection, it will help the gurus if you provide the cost of attendance and are you going for bachelors or masters so they can advise you properly.

JessicaGodwin:
Hey guys pls I need corrections on where I got it wrong
F1 visa
First attempt
Lagos consulate
White lady on window 2😡
Denied

Me: Good morning ma
Vo: Good morning, pls me ur port and i:20
Me: there u go ma with a smile in my nice suit.

Vo: who is covering your expenses?
Me: outside the scholarship of $20,000 awarded to me upon ission, my uncle Bleep will be covering the remaining expenses.
He owns a private enterprise where he deals on sales on rice grain, he has a annual income of over #380million with staff capacity of 36 both in warehouse and other shops. My uncle has been sponsoring my education since after the death of my parents and he feels indebted to my family because my mother saw him through sch and seeing how well I’ve improved over time has shown interest in helping me pursue my academic career.

Vo: And what is his take home after expenditure?
Me: over #150m.

Vo: Had ur uncle traveled to the United state before?
Me: No, he hasn’t because of his business.

Vo: Have u travelled to the us before?
Me: No ma, this would be my first time if my visa is being approved.

Vo: sorry u are not qualified for this visa, the remaining part nor gree enter my heat again😪

I think it's because that your uncle story has been overused.