| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Glurssymum: 10:58pm On Jul 26, 2017 |
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| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by LagosismyHome(f): 11:03pm On Jul 26, 2017 |
Glurssymum:
Vo: he is ur husband?
Me: yes mam
Vo: why did it take you 7yrs to further ur education?
Me: mam it's actually 5yrs because I completed my Nysc in 2012.
Vo: so only Morgan State university admitted u
Me: no mam I also got admitted by California state university
Vo: any kids yet?
Me: none mam
Vo: any relatives in the US?
Me: yes mam (my big cousin, my mum's sister and my mum's brother)
Vo: where do they stay
Me: they all stay in Bowie maryland
Vo: sir, whats ur occupation
All these just worked too much against home ties....all coming one after the other. You went as a couple which fine but no kids that fine but then plenty relatives in MD and u picked a school in MD.... Individually these factors might have been ok but combined together just seemed like someone who will not come back Sorry about your delay.. 5 Likes |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Femmyy90: 11:04pm On Jul 26, 2017 |
Glurssymum:
Hello everybody. I went for students visa interview with my hubby on F2. I need to travel with him as we are young couple without any kid. Please gurus in the house kindly analyse my transcript.
Me: Good morning
Vo: Good morning
Vo: he is ur husband?
Me: yes mam
Vo:What's ur highest qualification
Me: B. Eng mechanical engineering
Vo: when did u obtain it
Me: 2010
Vo: why did it take you 7yrs to further ur education?
Me: mam it's actually 5yrs because I completed my Nysc in 2012. Meanwhile, after graduating as top 3 from my department my school showed interesting absorbing me as a lecture but I needed industry experience to be a better engineer before going back to the classroom. So I feel it is the right time to advance my degree so I can actualise my lecturing ambition.
Vo: what have you been doing since then?
Me: I have been working as an engineer. I worked with
xyz company as project engineer and currently with xyz company as maintenance supervisor
Vo: why are u going for ur masters
Me: I want to invest in my future and also actualise my quest for research works so that I can contribute to existing knowledge as undergraduate studies only prepares students to understand and apply existing knowledge.
Vo: How many schools did unspoken to?
Me: [b][/b]3 mam (new jersey institute of technology, Morgan State University and California state university Los Angeles)
Vo: so only Morgan State university admitted u
Me: no mam I also got admitted by California state university
Vo: why did u choose Morgan State university
Me: because asides having an exceptional curriculum that suits my program of study, they also have provision for facilities, equipment and resources suitable for my research exploration which is on..... So cuts in
Vo: how many years have u been married?
Me: 3yrs
Vo: any kids yet?
Me: none mam
Vo: any relatives in the US?
Me: yes mam (my big cousin, my mum's sister and my mum's brother)
Vo: where do they stay
Me: they all stay in Bowie maryland
Vo: sir, whats ur occupation
Hubby: am a mechanical engineer
Vo typed for [b][/b]sometime and told us sorry mam u don't qualify for a non immigrant visa as u show no ties with your home country. She then handed me a blue paper of denial under section 214b.
Please house, I have paid to apply alone this time because I truly want to go for studies. I would appreciate ur advice on better ways to get my hubby come with me, I can't concentrate if we are living separately. We have been married for 3yrs but have lived together for just 1yr because we both work at different states before I resigned to join him. So I don't want us to be apart again.
Please help a sister.
I am very sorry for the long post but just had to table it down the way it is.
Why would you say you have many relatives over there... |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by imperiouxx(m): 11:11pm On Jul 26, 2017 |
Fenix:
Bro, we are in this together. I am also going for my second masters degree. The first I had was in finance and now I am going for a masters in education policy. Totally different fields.
Here is what I think. It is up to you to decide what you feel is best for you, not the VO. You should really think whether another masters will truly get you where you want to be. Perhaps going for a PhD straight is the better option. In the end though, it is up to you. Whatever decision you make, follow through fiercely. You have a scholarship of $20,000. Fight for that. Apply again.
I pray that it ends up well with you bro. God bless! The bold statement is absolutely incorrect. For an international student to gain entrance into U.S, it's up to the VO to decide if the student is genuine or not. They are paid to screen using their discretion. It's not about your choice but about being able to convince the VO that you're a genuine student. Getting the visa is no one's entitlement but an opportunity. So let's not be too overconfident. Best of luck! 2 Likes |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Shigoboy(m): 11:26pm On Jul 26, 2017 |
Please I need someone to help me on how to fill DS160, if there is any reference to that, what page can I get it? |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Oseni007(m): 11:37pm On Jul 26, 2017 |
@Glurssymum,your transcript looks quite convincing enough. you stand a better chance of getting it alone as the gurus have rightly said. Your people can come in for the interview on a later date even before you travel.
Cheers. |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Beautyaddy: 11:40pm On Jul 26, 2017 |
LagosismyHome:
All these just worked too much against home ties....all coming one after the other. You went as a couple which fine but no kids that fine but then plenty relatives in MD and u picked a school in MD.... Individually these factors might have been ok but combined together just seemed like someone who will not come back
Sorry about your delay.. Even though I want to believe that most Visa Officers already know that most student applicants granted US visa might not be coming back home even with strong ties. Her decision to go to the US with her spouse on a just a student visa didn't exactly convince the VO that she was a genuine student. |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Beautyaddy: 11:43pm On Jul 26, 2017 |
Femmyy90:
Why would you say you have many relatives over there... So you're encouraging her to have lied in the DS-160 form as well to the Visa Officers? |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Glurssymum: 11:50pm On Jul 26, 2017 |
Femmyy90:
Why would you say you have many relatives over there... But they are the one sponsoring me. So what should I answer to that? |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Glurssymum: 11:56pm On Jul 26, 2017 |
Femmyy90:
Why would you say you have many relatives over there... But they are the ones sponsoring my studies. |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by OluDare01(m): 11:57pm On Jul 26, 2017 |
Glurssymum:
But they are the one sponsoring me. So what should I answer to that? Hey! Sorry about your denial. If I understand well, you're the student, right? This is what you'd do. Schedule another appointment and apply for F1. When you get to the states, your husband can apply for F2, it makes things easier that way. 2 Likes |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by dicapino: 12:16am On Jul 27, 2017 |
yemluck:
It is 200 dollars but visit mackivconsult.com and you will get it at a subsidized price
Mack what?? Lol I do registration on my phone. Thanks for the help anyway |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by aobayomi: 12:23am On Jul 27, 2017 |
I know this is probably setting the thread back but I need someone to explain how to get into a cheap college for undergraduates or certificate course in USA. I have searched but no cheap on with tuition under $5k and with cheap housing probably a state where housing is cheap. Please if you know any schools please let me know asap. I would like to know if to reg for SAT and TOEFL |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by oguguo11: 12:39am On Jul 27, 2017 |
anyone going to Murray State University. please pm me thanks |
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| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by aobayomi: 12:53am On Jul 27, 2017 |
Murray state that's division1 basketball in USA I have been applying for athletic scholarship a long time |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Glurssymum: 1:00am On Jul 27, 2017 |
OluDare01:
Hey!
Sorry about your denial.
If I understand well, you're the student, right?
This is what you'd do. Schedule another appointment and apply for F1. When you get to the states, your husband can apply for F2, it makes things easier that way. won't they deny him? Saying we still wanna immigrate? |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by OluDare01(m): 2:25am On Jul 27, 2017 |
Glurssymum:
won't they deny him? Saying we still wanna immigrate? Even the VOs know that most people are not returning to Nigeria  1 Like |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Nobody: 2:45am On Jul 27, 2017 |
imperiouxx:
The bold statement is absolutely incorrect. For an international student to gain entrance into U.S, it's up to the VO to decide if the student is genuine or not. They are paid to screen using their discretion. It's not about your choice but about being able to convince the VO that you're a genuine student. Getting the visa is no one's entitlement but an opportunity. So let's not be too overconfident.
Hmm. Technically, it would seem so. But in reality, as a person with your pride, and I hope you have some atleast, I don't care if Donald Trump is the VO. Just go there and do what you are supposed to. Don't coon it all up with all that yes ma'am no ma'am. It's a simple yes or no goddamnit. They're not doing you any favors at all. Just be yourself.
Best of luck! |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Nobody: 2:58am On Jul 27, 2017 |
On God, I would never "yes mam no mam" anyone. I mean, think about it, it's ridiculous. People school themselves for Visa interviews and then play it like a lottery ticket. You act like you are going to bomb a plane. Whatever your preconceived notions, the VO knows technically. I have my money and then I'm gonna coon and be subservient? Hell to the no, honey.
Am not saying be arrogant. Just relax. Visa interviews are brisk and straight-forward. It mostly depends on you. The VOs simply react to your responses and reactions. And ofcuz smell good. Don't go there looking like trash, and don't suit up, goddamn, just be casual but classy and you'll be fine. Ultimately, relax. It's America. You might get shot for just being black, so don't overplay it. |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Nobody: 3:25am On Jul 27, 2017 |
Let me add this. I'd approach a VO the way I would a bank officer opening my account for me. My point being they're there to serve you! But it's the faulty mentality of the majority that it's an opportunity. Ofcuz some would be rejected due to the quota system, and trust me, there's a quota. But eliminate the part that has to do with you by being yourself and don't overplay your hand. People don't respect that and they can see through it if you're intentionally trying to appeal to their consciousness. Once they notice that, it throws them off, and they begin to doubt your responses. "Oh, she's just telling me what I want to hear..."
So, be sensible and smart with your responses and be relaxed in your reactions. I understand why people get nervous, I do, but when you think about it, it's nothing to worry about. 4 Likes |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by TWoods(m): 4:18am On Jul 27, 2017 |
EZEIGBO1OFIMO:
feels good to be back , to the center of "Grace" , Twoods, Greetings  So it is no more "testimony", it is now "grace"? You people are not serious. 1 Like |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by TWoods(m): 4:21am On Jul 27, 2017 |
segunojo866:
Glory be to God almighty Finally got approved . What a wonderful day. No time, am not the transcript posting type but will quickly drop this one. Ignore all those hustler trying to stample my documents. Enter the embassy and did all clarification. Can really remember the window number but was interviewed by that White man with bears. Vo: have i interviewed you before. Me: no sir. Vo: how many schools did you applied to? Me: four. VO : why cwu. Me: I choose cwu because i was awarded an academic merit scholarship which makes the tuition fee very affordable for my parents. Furthermore i also ( VO cut in) what qualify for this scholarship. Me: my excellent grades from highschool transcript and also my tests scores. Vo: who is sponsoring you. Me: my dad. Before know I will be approving your bla bla bla and gave me the special paper. It's all God. Never give up. Imagine it's my 3rd attempt but God did it So help me understand, why did your "god" decide to put you three visa interviews before granting this one? |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by imperiouxx(m): 4:22am On Jul 27, 2017 |
jcgodfrey:
imperiouxx:
The bold statement is absolutely incorrect. For an international student to gain entrance into U.S, it's up to the VO to decide if the student is genuine or not. They are paid to screen using their discretion. It's not about your choice but about being able to convince the VO that you're a genuine student. Getting the visa is no one's entitlement but an opportunity. So let's not be too overconfident.
[s]Hmm. Technically, it would seem so. But in reality, as a person with your pride, and I hope you have some atleast, I don't care if Donald Trump is the VO. Just go there and do what you are supposed to. Don't coon it all up with all that yes ma'am no ma'am. It's a simple yes or no goddamnit. They're not doing you any favors at all. Just be yourself.[/s]
Best of luck!  Hey, you need to watch your mouth. This time, I will pretend like I don't see anything. 5 Likes |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by TWoods(m): 4:23am On Jul 27, 2017 |
aobayomi:
I know this is probably setting the thread back but I need someone to explain how to get into a cheap college for undergraduates or certificate course in USA. I have searched but no cheap on with tuition under $5k and with cheap housing probably a state where housing is cheap. Please if you know any schools please let me know asap. I would like to know if to reg for SAT and TOEFL Your best bet would be to go to school in Nigeria then. Its cheap and housing won't be too expensive. |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by TWoods(m): 4:25am On Jul 27, 2017 |
imperiouxx:
Hey, you need to watch your mouth.
This time, I will pretend like I don't see anything. I read through his post and he said absolutely nothing insulting. He was simply making a point. This Nigerian mentality of thinking people owe us respect is absurd. 2 Likes |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by imperiouxx(m): 4:30am On Jul 27, 2017 |
TWoods:
I read through his post and he said absolutely nothing insulting. He was simply making a point. This Nigerian mentality of thinking people owe us respect is absurd. I posted what you're referring to. He inserted his lines into my posted comment - the part that I crossed out. Like I said, I will overlook all his rude comments this time. 2 Likes |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by TWoods(m): 4:32am On Jul 27, 2017 |
Glurssymum:
Hello everybody. I went for students visa interview with my hubby on F2. I need to travel with him as we are young couple without any kid. Please gurus in the house kindly analyse my transcript.
Vo: why did u choose Morgan State university
Me: because asides having an exceptional curriculum that suits my program of study, they also have provision for facilities, equipment and resources suitable for my research exploration which is on..... So cuts in
It was quite easy to refuse you. You've been married 3 years, no kids and your husband is leaving his job to go sit at home all day while you get a masters degree? The VO is no fool. He/She knows that you're simply going to the US to have your kids, at which point you will not leave the US. Feel free to deny that this was your plan all along. 2 Likes |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by joeluv: 4:55am On Jul 27, 2017 |
Sorry for your delay. Please apply alone and also your husband should not be in a hurry to join you. It's not a crime to have a kid in the US while in school, however you should avoid making it look too obvious. Your husband should give it some months after you must have started school before he reapplies. All the best. Glurssymum:
Hello everybody. I went for students visa interview with my hubby on F2. I need to travel with him as we are young couple without any kid. Please gurus in the house kindly analyse my transcript.
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| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by mjksho(m): 5:22am On Jul 27, 2017 |
Chapecoense:
Hey, unfortunately Iam not flying August 1st. Please do post pictures, share ur experience and do a review, It'd be really cool. I intend to do same too..
Cheers bro. No wahala, Chief. I will do that. |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Nobody: 5:37am On Jul 27, 2017 |
cmbagwu:
Visa delayed this morning 26/7/2017 at windows 4 at Lagos consulate. NB: when a VO Nods his/her head, please don't be confused. It's not a sign of affirmation, it might simply means "I can hear you, continue your super story". Anyways, Transcript goes thus:
Me: Good morning
VO: Good morning, and how're you?
Me: I'm doing great and I'm sure you are too.
VO: Oh yes I am. Pass me your i20, sevis payment and passport.
Me: passed them
VO; what's your highest level of education?
Me: BSc in political science
VO: when did you finish?
Me: 2011
VO: what have you been doing?
Me: I have been working with different organization. I worked with Losberger GmBH, xyz bank but presently I'm with ABC bank as a Customer Service Executive
VO: So why Masters degree now?
Me: when I joined ABC bank, I drew up a 10 years career plan which is to work for three years, go for masters for two years then come back home to apply the skills learnt in the next 5years before running for public office as a councilor. The VO "nods head"
VO: So how did you find out about the school?
Me: A colleague of mine who just came back from his study leave recommended the school to me and I also used educational websites like usnews and Princeton review to check the ratings and reviews about the school and other schools.
VO: So why public affairs?
Me: Public affairs is a sub field of my undergraduate which is political science and it's in line with my short term and long term goals. It will help me to learn the analytical... VO cuts me.
VO: So you have a job waiting for you when you return?
Me: Oh yes, I'm going for a study leave.
VO: so have you travelled outside the country before?
Me: No please, haven't had a reason to.
VO: who will be covering for the tuition expenses?
Me: My dad will sponsor and I will also assist as I have been saving up for this program.
VO: Dis you get any assistantship
Me: No please.
VO: May I please have both statement of accounts.
Me: passed them. He looks at them for a while and typed on his computer for a while then passes it back to me.
VO: I don't think I will be able to approve your visa today.
Me: oh, no problem, it's okay. Have a great day(not from my heart though)
Got out and went to the car park, then my car refused to start.. village people, una well done oh. Spent money I didn't budget. But it's okay. Ready to fire again. The VO just wanted to be a tough nut to crack. I will crack it up this time around. Any corrections please? So I could change formation and do the necessity. I don't think I will be able to approve your visa today and you responded by saying oh, no problem, it's okay? Sounds like you already knew that you weren't going to get the visa. Better luck next time and stop thinking about the people in the village. Always think positive and do believe that no one can't stop you from achieving success in life. |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by TheGreat342: 6:08am On Jul 27, 2017 |
imperiouxx:
That tells you that those that have courage to post their denials are the true comeback winners. True! Thank God say the guy calm he nerve down. if not ehen, na another story that touches ooo 1 Like |
