shakol91: Thanks. I don't like teaching so I don't want to continue with Masters in Education,that's why I need to change to M.sc

what's your cgpa? And are you ready to write standardized test?

Joenice: Firstly, your interview was okay but the VO denied based on inconsistency in your application, documents and response. The same with your second interview, I already highlighted all. What will you do after your studies? Saying firstly, you will come back home, is false impression, the VOs will not believe you, even if you surely plan to return home. I will tell you how to respond to this kind of question later.

Thanks bro. I have not yet gone for my 2nd interview, this just the preparation.. I will be expecting you suggesstion

domex007: Hello house.
Below is the transcript of my previous interview, I have gone back to correct my mistake and now ready to go to the embassy again,
please help analyse my sample answers as I prepare.
Your suggestion is highly appreciated.

PREVIOUS TRANCRIPT @ LAGOS EMBASSY ON 18TH DECEMBER 2013
Me; Good Morning Sir,
VO: why are you going to America?
Me: am going for my Undergraduate studies at UCO
VO: which school?
Me: University of central Oklahoma
VO: What course?
Me: Computer Science
VO: How many schools did you apply to?
Me: 3 namely UCO, U.O and NJCU
VO: why UCO?
Me: Aside from the school’s great academic rankings, the school was ranked as the 14th best university from international student, the city Edmond where the school is located was ranked as the 7th safest city by the FBI, the school has small class size, sizing 20-25 students thereby making the environment condusive for learning and communication between professors and students
VO: what will you do after studies?
Me: *stammered a bit* I will return back to Nigeria
Vo: who is paying for your studies?
Me: Bleep Company, the company where I currently work in Nigeria
Vo: why are they sponsoring you?
Me: I won the 2013 University scholarship.
VO: How long have you been working there?
Me; A year and half
VO: *looks at his system* what is the name of the company?
Me: Bleep Limited
Vo: *looking at his system* why are they sponsoring you?
Me: scholarship award
Vo: *looks at my i-20* why does your i-20 state family funds?
Me: *stammered a bit* my uncle bla blab la.
Vo: *Types for a bit* am sorry, hands me blue paper
Me; Thank you sir. And left.

I have gone back to correct the mistake on i-20 (it now reads the name of the company as my sponsor as against family funds)
SAMPLE ANSWERS FOR UPCOMING VISA INTERVIEW
Me: good morning Sir/Ma
Vo: why are you going to America?
Me: for my undergraduate studies at UCO
VO: I see you were here in December and was refused; why do you still choose to do you Bsc in US out of all other schools in the world?
Me: U.S has the best education system in the world comnpared to Nigerian universities where strike, poor learning environment and lack of professional lectures afftect education system[b][/b]
Vo: how many school did you apply to?
Me: 3 (UCO, UO, NJCU)
Vo: Why did you pick this school:
Me; after extensive research on USnews.com, I found out that UCO is the best public regional university, the school was also ranked as the 14th best university for international student. The city “Edmond” where the school is located was ranked as the 7th safest city in the whole of America. The school has small class size; sizing 20-25 students in a classroom, which will in-turn give me quick and easy access to my professors during lectures. UCO is also relatively affordable compared to other universities I came across in the states.
VO: What do you know about Oklahoma?
Me: Oklahoma is also known as the sooner state, currently governed by Governor Mary Fallin, Oklahoma is located on the south central part on the US Map, the state is surrounded by Kansas and Colorado from the North,. Texas from the south, New Mexico from the west and Missouri from the east. Oklahoma is the 20th largest state and 28th Most populous state.
Vo: what course?
Me: Computer science.
VO: Why Computer science?
Me: I have always had passion for computer since I was in primary school, I also realized that Nigeria and the world at large is growing in the computer age thereby increasing the need for computer experts.
Vo: when did you finish high school?
Me: July 2010
Vo: What have you been doing since.
Me; I lost my dad just when I was about graduating so we had to travel to the village for his burial arrangement; came back to Lagos in January 2011 and went for a 1year diploma in computer training before I stated working as a computer operator at Bleep limited in 2012 till date
VO: who is sponsoring your education?
Me: Bleep Limited (the company where I am presently working)
Vo: why are they sponsoring?
Me: I won the 2013 university scholarship and my dad also worked for this company before he died in a car accident in 2010 (Lamba lol)
Vo: How long have you been there
Me: 2 years now
Vo: what do they stand to gain in sponsoring you?
Me: in a few years from now, the company is going to partner with a software company thereby increasing the need for computer experts especially software designers. I will be specializing in software design and installation at UCO; I intend to use my expertise to assist the company in that area.
Vo: what will you do after studies?
Me; I will come back to Nigeria for my compulsory NYSC program before going back to work for Bleep limited as they have shown readiness to employ me after studies.
Vo: VISA Approved…
Please do well to correct or contribute.
Thanks and God bless

Bro I'll advise you'll remove the statement "compared to Nigerian universities where strike, poor learning environment and lack of professional lectures afftect education system"

You might not even have the time to explain that self,apart from that you can even go to the UK.. I think the statement is better without that..

Wow! Flight prices are on the high side oh! Just checked wakanow.com

olumide14:

Mehn...at this rate you'll soon be employed as a VO. You're ready for this interview sir, I should add though, be prepared to give shorter answers. Mind you, I'm not saying your answers are long, but VOs often cut you short while you're speaking to chip in the next question. All you have to do now is relax and hand it over to God. Expecting good news from you very soon sir (Amen).

Thanks bro.. I say amen too.. I have experience with visa interviews, got experience from my previous interview..

honeyad:

Bro I'll advise you'll remove the statement "compared to Nigerian universities where strike, poor learning environment and lack of professional lectures afftect education system"

You might not even have the time to explain that self,apart from that you can even go to the UK.. I think the statement is better without that..

Yeah, they might not even ask me that question.. Anyways, thanks for you imput..
I have done my home work very well, its all in God's hands now..

shakol91: Junto,slimmy05,Graviton,Amerifa,joenice,stewee and the rest please explain this now. Mind the words in quote. You can as well explain from your area of study not necessarily with Accounting Education,but just want to know maybe Certificate In Education goes with M.sc outside Nigeria or undergraduate Degree in Education only goes with Masters in Education outside Nigeria

If you studied Accounting Edu, you can get admitted into Masters in Accounting. Be prepared to tell the VO a good reason why you wish to deviate from Edu.

domex007:

Thanks bro. I have not yet gone for my 2nd interview, this just the preparation.. I will be expecting you suggesstion

You see once you graduate from a university, you gonna be excited You gonna take photos You gonna throw a party if possible. So many things, man.....then take the next flight home. If you have a job here in Nigeria, you add it

So summarize everything in your own words now, so that you won't forget.

Hello house. I have been here for a while reading through the posts and have been majorly impressed with every one to be honest.
I am applying for the Us student visa to study Business Management AAS (associate of art) at Houston community college.I have a bsc in political science since 2004, I have been working in the financial sector for about 6 to 7 years now and presently I am the head of group sales in my company.i currently have a us visa that will expire sometime in august 2015, and I just got back from the us on 30th of june for a short holiday.i am expecting my i20 which should hopefully get to me before next Friday. so my questions are..
1. do I have a chance?
2. whats the process of paying for the sevis fee and how much is it?
3. is the sevis fee only payable in cotonou? cant we pay in nija here or I get some1 to pay for me in the usa?
4.the school resumes on august 28th.i hope I am still on track , and I hope the short time wount be a contrain.
5.i am married and I have two children... infact we just had my 2nd child in the usa in January 2014 so my daughter is a us citizen but my wife and my son and I are running on a visiting visa which are still very valid....so can this affect me negatively?
6.the school does not require toefl or ielts for the programme but I have a result of ielts dat I did like 3 months ago but for migration..but I scored 6.0 in it...WHAT CAN YOU SAY TO DIS?
7.The programme will run for about two years, but there is arrangement for my family upkeep...What can you say to this?
8.I am sponsoring myself..Does it matter?

please house..respond
Thanks

Bolakale66: Pls," can anyone give me details on how to pay my sevis fee at cotonou, things i shud know and hw mch i shud prepare, am new here so i need urgent help, thanks in anticipation"

@adegbebi, you have a chance simply because you've been to the US and of having many years work experience. It's been over 5 years. But I am not advising anyone here to go to the embassy with community college admission.

adegbebi: Hello house. I have been here for a while reading through the posts and have been majorly impressed with every one to be honest.
I am applying for the Us student visa to study Business Management AAS (associate of art) at Houston community college.I have a bsc in political science since 2004, I have been working in the financial sector for about 6 to 7 years now and presently I am the head of group sales in my company.i currently have a us visa that will expire sometime in august 2015, and I just got back from the us on 30th of june for a short holiday.i am expecting my i20 which should hopefully get to me before next Friday. so my questions are..
1. do I have a chance?
2. whats the process of paying for the sevis fee and how much is it?
3. is the sevis fee only payable in cotonou? cant we pay in nija here or I get some1 to pay for me in the usa?
4.the school resumes on august 28th.i hope I am still on track , and I hope the short time wount be a contrain.
5.i am married and I have two children... infact we just had my 2nd child in the usa in January 2014 so my daughter is a us citizen but my wife and my son and I are running on a visiting visa which are still very valid....so can this affect me negatively?
6.the school does not require toefl or ielts for the programme but I have a result of ielts dat I did like 3 months ago but for migration..but I scored 6.0 in it...WHAT CAN YOU SAY TO DIS?
7.The programme will run for about two years, but there is arrangement for my family upkeep...What can you say to this?
8.I am sponsoring myself..Does it matter?

please house..respond
Thanks

Pls do not go near the embassy with this your profile. My advice is that you return to USA with your B2 visa and convert it to F1 over there. The international students office in your school will assist you. Gather more info from the link below.

https://iss.washington.edu/procedures/change-status/b-1-b-2-to-f-1

Joenice: @adegbebi, you have a chance simply because you've been to the US and of having many years work experience. It's been over 5 years. But I am not advising anyone here to go to the embassy with community college admission.

No chance at all. He already has Bsc, wife and kids. A community college is definitely a red flag. A masters degree would be the best shot.

Hi guys,
Confused about a little issue here
Probably the vo ask a ? Like this what do u intend doing postgraduate or what are ur plans after ur undergraduate degree.
And I must let them know am coming back here to nigeria but I want to further my education as a medical student united states but now am applying as a chemistry student in united states what do u think I can do or say to the vo?

Mr. Adegbebi,

To be frank, there are things wrong with your case.

1. You have already made your mark at the embassy as a potential immigrant. You applied for migration, right? Your daughter was born in the States too. These scream: Potential Immigrant — Just saying.

2. You are applying to a community college. Most high school graduates applying for a visa with a CC I-20 don't often get it, they find it extremely difficult...your age, status and Bsc qualification only makes applying for a F1 visa with CC even more difficult and utterly illogical — You should be going for a Masters degree.

3. The course you are applying for holds no relation to your Bsc course and I seriously doubt you actually have any intention of going for your studies.

Anyway these are just a few of the things wrong with your profile. Goodluck to you though.

juntod:

No chance at all. He already has Bsc, wife and kids. A community college is definitely a red flag. A masters degree would be the best shot.

Pardon me, i didn't read that thorougly. Was busy with something. Mr. Ade, please don't go to the embassy, unless you want them to kick your asss

Graviton2: Mr. Adegbebi,

To be frank, there are things wrong with your case.

1. You have already made your mark at the embassy as a potential immigrant. You applied for migration, right? Your daughter was born in the States too. These scream: Potential Immigrant — Just saying.

2. You are applying to a community college. Most high school graduates applying for a visa with a CC I-20 don't often get it, they find it extremely difficult...your age, status and Bsc qualification only makes applying for a F1 visa with CC even more difficult and utterly illogical — You should be going for a Masters degree.

3. The course you are applying for holds no relation to your Bsc course and I seriously doubt you actually have any intention of going for your studies.

Anyway these are just a few of the things wrong with your profile. Goodluck to you though.

Well outlined. They will only be more lenient with his case if he is applying while in the states. I just don't see any way out if he applies from here. Dem fit even revoke the B2 visa.

juntod:

Pls do not near the embassy with this your profile. My advice is that you return to USA with your B2 visa and convert it to F1 over there. The international students office in your school will assist you. Gather more info from the link below.

https://iss.washington.edu/procedures/change-status/b-1-b-2-to-f-1

wrong advice. Stay back apply for masters spring 2015. Write gre, dont give vo any chance.

slimmy05: wrong advice. Stay back apply for masters spring 2015. Write gre, dont give vo any chance.

He never told you he wanted masters. Do you need a native doctor to tell you this person doesn't want to go to school but wants something to keep him in the states? He may deny this. Wetin concern me? I have already advised based on what I have perceived.

juntod:

Well outlined. They will only be more lenient with his case if he is applying while in the states. I just don't see any way out if he applies from here. Dem fit even revoke the B2 visa.

Thank you. That process is very tasking. Are you sure he should proceed through that channel?

juntod:

He never told you he wanted masters. Do you need a native doctor to tell you this person doesn't want to go to school but wants something to keep him in the states? He may deny this. Wetin concern me? I have already advised based on what I have perceived.

This is true. I perceived same but it is not our place to decide for him. We have given him advice as regards his case, I believe if he really wants to study he will consider a masters degree.

Anyway, the ball is totally in his court.

PLEASE I HAVE AN APPOINTMENT FOR EARLY AUGUST BECAUSE I COULDNT FIND A DATE FOR JULY, HOPE IT IS NOT TOO LATE

thanks for the replies. But to be honest, if I was gonna stay back in the US,I would ave stayed back probably during one of my previous visits...I do wanna ave an associate degree that relates what my line of job.then I can move further for masters in the same line.but I appreciate your contributions.I will stay back and apply for mba in one of the suitable schools..
Thanks

adegbebi: thanks for the replies. But to be honest, if I was gonna stay back in the US,I would ave stayed back probably during one of my previous visits...I do wanna ave an associate degree that relates what my line of job.then I can move further for masters in the same line.but I appreciate your contributions.I will stay back and apply for mba in one of the suitable schools..
Thanks

On that note, follow this advice.

slimmy05: Stay back apply for masters spring 2015. Write gre, dont give vo any chance.

adegbebi: thanks for the replies. But to be honest, if I was gonna stay back in the US,I would ave stayed back probably during one of my previous visits...I do wanna ave an associate degree that relates what my line of job.then I can move further for masters in the same line.but I appreciate your contributions.I will stay back and apply for mba in one of the suitable schools..
Thanks

Good choice!

Who's heading south? LA(Louisiana)

juntod:

He never told you he wanted masters. Do you need a native doctor to tell you this person doesn't want to go to school but wants something to keep him in the states? He may deny this. Wetin concern me? I have already advised based on what I have perceived.

Hahaha, native doctor? This got me laughing. It's been so long since i heard this word

juntod:

He never told you he wanted masters. Do you need a native doctor to tell you this person doesn't want to go to school but wants something to keep him in the states? He may deny this. Wetin concern me? I have already advised based on what I have perceived.

the wrong advice is to apply for change of status. He wont get it through that route. I'm versed as regards the route. Wether he wants to run or elope is none of our business. All we need to do is to give ade normal advice. Its left for him to decide. Swear by the aircraft your boarding that you intend coming back

Ade, dont be in a hurry, since you have a first degree and ielts, all you need do is to write gmat and apply for mba. You will definitely have a good chance

slimmy05: the wrong advice is to apply for change of status. He wont get it through that route. I'm versed as regards the route. Wether he wants to run or elope is none of our business. All we need to do is to give ade normal advice. Its left for him to decide. Swear by the aircraft your boarding that you intend coming back

It's so hard to obtain. I doubt if his status would be converted to F1. Was so surprised it was mentioned here. Look, even if he wants to school at Harvard or MIT, he must return to his home country for a change of visa, unless he's getting married with an American citizen and by so doing, the applicant must be a female.

Joenice: It's so hard to obtain. I doubt if his status would be converted to F1. Was so surprised it was mentioned here. Look, even if he wants to school at Harvard or MIT, he must return to his home country for a change of visa, unless he's getting married with an American citizen and by so doing, the applicant must be a female.

That's why I said this here

Graviton2:

Thank you. That process is very tasking. Are you sure he should proceed through that channel?

gravition2

joenice

Ds160
Q:current occupation
A:not employed
It says:explain.
What can i say

decreamaster:



Ds160
Q:current occupation
A:not employed
It says:explain.
What can i say

Simply explain your academic path or any other reason for being unemployed. E.g, I jst finished my undergrad and will like to proceed to Masters immediately before joining the labour market. OR, was working but resigned to enable me focus on my academic pursuit, etc.