farggie:
You shot yourself in the foot. The two major reasons you got denied, 1. You didn't know the duration of the program of your spouse. 2. That the major money for the funding of your trip will be coming from the stipends the school gives your spouse. It's obvious you didn't do a proper research, at least the duration of the program ought to be in the I-20 form and they ought to be a separate fund for your trip from a sponsor not from the stipends he gets from the school, i believe the school would have informed your spouse the cost of your trip and know the person that may be responsible for it.

That you will stay with your spouse throughout the duration of his program may not be part of the reasons why you were denied visa because it is expected. I am talking from experience the same duration of program, F1 with spouse F2 and two kids F2,F2 and we got our visa approved. We are in US already.

Godwilldomyown:
Please, If you don't mind I will like to contact you privately. We have similar situation. My email: omotayolola@yahoo.com

Thank you so much.

Teejay13:
Good to be here....

As I look forward to sharing my success story on this part 17 of the US study visa thread.

techkay:
Please, I need everyone' s contribution concerning my case.

I am F2 with 2 kids and our visa was delayed on 23/06/22 in Lagos.

How soon can I reapply?

The interview.

Vo: good morning ma

Me: good morning sir

Vo: pass me your documents

Me: I passed my documents

Vo: why are you going to the US

Me: I'm going to the US to support my husband who's presently studying for his PhD in the department of electrical engr. As a PhD student, my husband enrolled for some courses, he is also a GTA and teaches some undergraduate courses for his department, he also conducts research in the...... Vo cuts in

Vo. What was he doing before he traveled

Me: he is a lecturer in federal University of .......... here in Nigeria, he's currently on study leave to pursue his PhD and will definitely return after the completion of his program

Vo: what are you doing?

Me: I have been working consistently as a .............. in the university of ........ , . I'm presently in so so cadre. I've discussed my traveling plan with my employer and have agreed to acceed to my request as soon my Visa is granted

Vo. You want to stay in the US for 3 years

Me: no. I want to stay for 5years, my husband PhD program is for 6years and has spent one year already. I want to stay for the rest of his program so that I cook for him and give him emotional and moral supports he needs to finish his PhD on time so that we can both return to our places of work here in Nigeria.

Vo: what will his PhD do for him

Me: It will enable him to get promoted to the level of senior lecturer and also help him to carry out more outstanding research in his field upon his return to Nigeria

Vo. You want to leave your work for 5years?

Me: yes, I have discussed with my employer and have agreed to transfer two of my colleagues who perform similar duties with me to take up my role until I return back after the completion of my husband program

Vo: why didn't you go with him?

Me : there was a project of going on in my section at my place of work And I was in charge of the section I have to be on ground to supervise the project

Vo: Who is funding your trip?

Me: the major part of the funding is coming from GTA he receives from the University. My husband has been working consistently in Nigeria university for the past 8 years, and has been saving for the past 8years. He has worked with ..... university, he has worked with.... Vo cuts in and ask

Vo: how much was his salary?

Me: I said it

Vo: how much is your own salary?
Me: I said it

Vo: how many siblings do you have?

Me: 2

Vo: any in the US

Me: no

Vo: how many siblings does your husband have

Me: 4

Vo: any in the US

Me: no

Vo types for long and issue a blue paper saying sorry you are not qualify for us Visa at the moment, you can try again in the future.


Please what has gone wrong here?
And how soon can I reapply?
How do I answer what has changed?

I am seriously down since yesterday, please help me out.

Moshkom:
Quick One Guys,

For the approved ones, don’t forget to check your school’s requirements for your resumption. Most schools ‘told’ you then that you are required to submit your official transcripts upon arrival etc. Don’t forget to ‘order’ that from your undergraduate school before you leave, don’t get there and be stranded, thinking “dem don forget”; “e no mean”. “ dem no go ask” Lol e go shock you.

For the ones searching for dates, keep keeping on; you’re not alone. It’s always like that and would always be like this.

The ones with date, preparation is key. Join and do mocks to get your wordings well, so that you can CONVINCE the VO on why you need the White paper.

For prospective applicants, start and spread your applications now to meet priority deadlines. Spring 2023 and Fall 2023 are upon you already, e no far again oh.


GOD NO GO SHAME US ��

Please add me to the group, 08165424239, my date for interview is 16th August, but I need help with mock interviews, thanks



- Moshkom

djkolz:
First Attempt
Visa Approved
Abuja
June 24th 2022
San Francisco Bay University
COA: $30,000
Funding : Full Tuition Waiver($12,200)
Deficit; $17,800

VO: Windows 11 (Slim woman)

VO: Kindly pass me your documents.
Me: Passed her the documents

VO: Let’s do your biometrics
Me: Obliged

Me: I have a remark to make.
VO: Please go ahead.

Me: The name of my school was changed in Dec 2021 from what you see on the I-20 to San Francisco Bay University to help the school properly identify with the Bay Area.

VO: Thank you for giving me this info.
Me: You’re welcome

VO: What do you do
Me: I work as a Pay-per-click specialist at Pink Orange Media where I set up digital marketing campaigns for search engines like Google, Microsoft Bing and Yahoo. My primary duties include creating the campaign blueprint, building landing pages and one-page website, installing pixels, and tag codes on the landing pages and websites for conversion tracking, Installing software development kits on Android Studio and iOS to enable proper conversion tracking for app installations and engagement ads, creating report dashboards on Google data Studio. I also carry out technical search engine optimisation to improve the crawlability and indexability of websites.

VO: What’s your post-study plan?
Me: I’d be returning to my current place of employment to take up the role of a Chief Technology Officer, where I’d be leading the technology team to work on the project of building a digital tool that would seamlessly integrate with advertising platforms to solve the recurring problem of transparency in data storage and usage for the purpose of digital remarketing.

VO: Who is sponsoring you?
Me: I got a full-tuition waiver of $12,200 and 80% of the deficit would be covered with my personal savings from over 7 years of working. My elder sister will also be supporting me with the remaining 20% and more. She is a businesswoman who owns 3 supermarkets, two shopping complexes with 46 stores each and 2 residential buildings in Delta State. She also owns 2 residential buildings in Edo State and a shopping complex with 46 stores in Edo State. Collectively she has 31 staff across these businesses with an annual turnover of 89 million Naira.

VO: Congratulations, I’d be approving your visa.
Me: Thank you very much.
Me: Collected my white paper.
Me: Ran out.

My Gratitude List
God bless you immensely @Busayo and @Geraldine from the Active Participant group for the private mock sessions, the prayers and the constant encouragement. You guys are my Gs now for life. @Charles Conquerors F1 group you be my man! God bless you sir. @Goodvibes God bless you for providing support when I needed it.

God bless and answer all our prayers!

abubaka101:


A few of us here on Nairaland have been asking to be added to the group for a while now, still not been added. Could you share a link or add my number is +2348115718699?

comey2020:
I just got emergency appointment approval, please is it true that I have to cancel my current appointment before processing to the next one? Meanwhile, I did cancelled my appointment from Lagos to Abuja not a long ago. When doing so, I was informed that I can only cancel appointment once. Thanks for your feedback.

djkolz:
First Attempt
Visa Approved
Abuja
June 24th 2022
San Francisco Bay University
COA: $30,000
Funding : Full Tuition Waiver($12,200)
Deficit; $17,800

VO: Windows 11 (Slim woman)

VO: Kindly pass me your documents.
Me: Passed her the documents

VO: Let’s do your biometrics
Me: Obliged

Me: I have a remark to make.
VO: Please go ahead.

Me: The name of my school was changed in Dec 2021 from what you see on the I-20 to San Francisco Bay University to help the school properly identify with the Bay Area.

VO: Thank you for giving me this info.
Me: You’re welcome

VO: What do you do
Me: I work as a Pay-per-click specialist at Pink Orange Media where I set up digital marketing campaigns for search engines like Google, Microsoft Bing and Yahoo. My primary duties include creating the campaign blueprint, building landing pages and one-page website, installing pixels, and tag codes on the landing pages and websites for conversion tracking, Installing software development kits on Android Studio and iOS to enable proper conversion tracking for app installations and engagement ads, creating report dashboards on Google data Studio. I also carry out technical search engine optimisation to improve the crawlability and indexability of websites.

VO: What’s your post-study plan?
Me: I’d be returning to my current place of employment to take up the role of a Chief Technology Officer, where I’d be leading the technology team to work on the project of building a digital tool that would seamlessly integrate with advertising platforms to solve the recurring problem of transparency in data storage and usage for the purpose of digital remarketing.

VO: Who is sponsoring you?
Me: I got a full-tuition waiver of $12,200 and 80% of the deficit would be covered with my personal savings from over 7 years of working. My elder sister will also be supporting me with the remaining 20% and more. She is a businesswoman who owns 3 supermarkets, two shopping complexes with 46 stores each and 2 residential buildings in Delta State. She also owns 2 residential buildings in Edo State and a shopping complex with 46 stores in Edo State. Collectively she has 31 staff across these businesses with an annual turnover of 89 million Naira.

VO: Congratulations, I’d be approving your visa.
Me: Thank you very much.
Me: Collected my white paper.
Me: Ran out.

My Gratitude List
God bless you immensely @Busayo and @Geraldine from the Active Participant group for the private mock sessions, the prayers and the constant encouragement. You guys are my Gs now for life. @Charles Conquerors F1 group you be my man! God bless you sir. @Goodvibes God bless you for providing support when I needed it.

God bless and answer all our prayers!

Vikrex:


What date did you get, and is it Abuja?

dzee1:
Good day House.
Pls I have a pending F1 interview to do for grad school.
In my Ds160 form I mentioned I have a sibling in the United States. Her spouse was transfered their US office and his family was relocated along side him. This move happend in December 2021.

Prior to now, I got issued a B1 in August and in that form I didn't mention I have a sibling cos at that time I didn't.

Pls do you think this information can work against me now? Or do I change it? My interview is coming up on Thursday.
Thanks.

TimePiece:


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dzee1:
Pls can anyone help advice in this.
Thanks

TimePiece:


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TimePiece:



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Drop your number then.

Solabomi96:
Visa type: F1(Approved)
Venue: Abuja
Program: Ph.D. Biomedical sciences.

VO: what do you do?
Me: I just finished my Masters.

VO: The Ph.D. is fully funded?
Me: Yes.

VO: What are your plans after you complete your PhD
Me: I intend to render my services as a lecturer at my alma mater.

VO: oh, do you have an offer at your alma mater already or do you intend to apply?
Me: I intend to apply when I return.

VO: (Smiles) I am sure they would employ you. (hands me a white paper) You would get an email on when and where to pick up your passport.

Me: Thank you. Have a nice day.