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hello please nairalanders I have a question to ask please , a soft copy of my i-20 was sent to me yesterday through my email and I am suppose to apply for an F1 visa , I don't know how I am going to do this, can I apply for the expedited interview online through the use of the i-20 that was sent to me online or I need to have them send me the hard copy first, please how should I do this because I was suppose to be resuming January. please I really need all of your contributions, it will really help me.

EmeritusR:
hello please nairalanders I have a question to ask please , a soft copy of my i-20 was sent to me yesterday through my email and I am suppose to apply for an F1 visa , I don't know how I am going to do this, can I apply for the expedited interview online through the use of the i-20 that was sent to me online or I need to have them send me the hard copy first, please how should I do this because I was suppose to be resuming January. please I really need all of your contributions, it will really help me.

The soft copy is allowed. Your next step should paying your Visa application fee, filling/submitting your DS-160, schedule a regular appointment at either Lagos or Abuja, lastly request for an emergency appointment.

NoTimeZone:
The soft copy is allowed. Your next step should paying your Visa application fee, filling/submitting your DS-160, schedule a regular appointment at either Lagos or Abuja, lastly request for an emergency appointment.

alright I think that will really help, I am indeed grateful for this information. so if I am applying do I need to print out the soft copy i-20 or I just have to it the way the school sent me online and secondly if I am going for my interview after the consideration will I have to still go to the embassy with with printed i-20 or I will need the original copy of the i-20.

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Thanks for sharing. Did you create a new DS-160 form and new CGI to get this ?

Phori:
waooo.. did u apply for emergency of regular booking to get the date.

It’s saying no available appointment date now

foxtrott:
Hello all,

To those that got denied. I was also denied yesterday 16th November. I filled a new DS 160 form and I have just been able to book an appointment for 7th December here in Abuja so you could try. Good luck to everyone trying to get a new date.

Thanks for sharing. Did you create a new CGI for this ?

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Please did it show you earliest available date like this before you saw the closer date... cos the scheduling page has just given me the first warning.

No, I did not create any new . I filled the DS 160 form and submitted, next was payment of new MRV fee. After logging in on my CGI I saw the regular schedule/book appointment, followed through and I saw dates (No prompt about the next available date as someone just posted).

edox15:


Thanks for sharing. Did you create a new CGI for this ?

hello guys, my class starts on the 25th of january as stated on the i-20, however I am expected to resume two weeks to the beginning of class for documentation in the department which unofficially brings my date of arrival forward to 11th of january, do u think i should apply for emergency interview now or wait till the 25th to be in the 60days bracket. thank you.

Phori:
hello guys, my class starts on the 25th of january as stated on the i-20, however I am expected to resume two weeks to the beginning of class for documentation in the department which unofficially brings my date of arrival forward to 11th of january, do u think i should apply for emergency interview now or wait till the 25th to be in the 60days bracket. thank you.

please, don't risk losing the one chance emergency request. Wait until you are within 60 days to the start of your program stated on your I20.
Thanks!

Try to use an Access Bank Visa card. Their limit is not $100 but their rate is like NGN455/$1

quasarJose:



So how do you suggest I pay?

foxtrott:
No, I did not create any new . I filled the DS 160 form and submitted, next was payment of new MRV fee. After logging in on my CGI I saw the regular schedule/book appointment, followed through and I saw dates (No prompt about the next available date as someone just posted).

Please did you state previously refused when you wanted to book for a date?

Billions123:


1. Can i get a job outside my field? Like an unskilled job just to camouflage and remain there while i run my hustle.
2. Is there like a grace period to stay and look for a job after my program?

Please, no vex

Please someone should help answer this.

Any student interviewed at the US embassy in Abuja lately?
What is the atmosphere like? Did you notice more approvals than refusals?

What I'm hearing about Lagos consulate recent rate of refusal is not encouraging.

fairheart:
Any student interviewed at the US embassy in Abuja lately?
What is the atmosphere like? Did you notice more approvals than refusals?

What I'm hearing about Lagos consulate recent rate of refusal is not encouraging.

Heard alot of refusals yesterday for Abuja. God help us . Maybe they're angry trump didn't win

gracias

Ftos:


please, don't risk losing the one chance emergency request. Wait until you are within 60 days to the start of your program stated on your I20.
Thanks!

foxtrott:
Hello all,

To those that got denied. I was also denied yesterday 16th November. I filled a new DS 160 form and I have just been able to book an appointment for 7th December here in Abuja so you could try. Good luck to everyone trying to get a new date.

Please post your transcript

Omo it seems the refusal rate yesterday was super high, I mean it takes a lot of courage to post a refusal transcript let’s be fair, I only read one approval for yesterday, God help us all.

edox15:


Thanks for sharing. Did you create a new CGI for this ?

Did you click previously refused I’m the last six months or regular when booking an appointment? Reply ASAP please

Please want to ask if I can use a corporate accnt for sponsorship
I have 1700 usd scholarship
Will it help

Is university of new haven a good school to deal with

Please want to confirm if Abuja visa offices have better chances than Lagos ..

Loloking:


Did you click previously refused I’m the last six months or regular when booking an appointment? Reply ASAP please

I didn't find that step on my portal.

Dikewilliams:
Please want to confirm if Abuja visa offices have better chances than Lagos ..

Same same jare. Just pray to find favour in any of them. Only difference Abuja is less crowded and maybe saner.

edox15:


I didn't find that step on my portal.

Strange.

That is strange that you did not find that step. It is a step everyone finds, even first time applicants

edox15:


I didn't find that step on my portal.

KushCollectible:
Guys, I was rejected but I have "your port is still with the US embassy" displayed on my dashboard.

Please what does it mean?

Hmmmm.. This could be a miracle oo. Or can someone answer this

tarantino1:
Good evening all.

My program starts on the 3rd of March. Does this mean I can't apply for an emergency date till 2nd January, that's 60 days prior?

Please someone should kindly help me concerning this. I’ve posted it Three times now without any response

Can I use corporate accnt for visa application
Such fees is around 20000 scholarship is just 1700.

Dikewilliams:
Is university of new haven a good school to deal with

Yes.

Dikewilliams:
Can I use corporate accnt for visa application
Such fees is around 20000 scholarship is just 1700.

Personal I.e savings is more advisable