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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Teejazy(m): 11:35am On Dec 26, 2019
Please, I need people's opinion on my issue. I was denied visa on Tuesday, 4th December 2019. I paid another VISA APPLICATION FEE the following week which was on Thursday, 12th December 2019. I filled another DS-160 on the same day, tried to schedule an appointment, the earliest date I see was 18th February 2020 and my school resumption date is 21st January 2020. So I picked that date (18th, February) with the hope of rescheduling to a favorable date in January. I've been checking morning,day and night, it's only February date I keep seeing.

Is it because I've picked a date in February that's why I'm not able to see a January dates?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by omoobaadeNGR: 1:00pm On Dec 26, 2019
Teejazy:
Please, I need people's opinion on my issue. I was denied visa on Tuesday, 4th December 2019. I paid another VISA APPLICATION FEE the following week which was on Thursday, 12th December 2019. I filled another DS-160 on the same day, tried to schedule an appointment, the earliest date I see was 18th February 2020 and my school resumption date is 21st January 2020. So I picked that date (18th, February) with the hope of rescheduling to a favorable date in January. I've been checking morning,day and night, it's only February date I keep seeing.

Is it because I've picked a date in February that's why I'm not able to see a January dates?

It's because you've been previously denied. All you can hope for is that an earlier date comes up soon. Else, you'll need deferral to another term. Most schools will give you only a maximum of 2 weeks extension which you still won't meet up in your case.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Teejazy(m): 2:53pm On Dec 26, 2019
omoobaadeNGR:


It's because you've been previously denied. All you can hope for is that an earlier date comes up soon. Else, you'll need deferral to another term. Most schools will give you only a maximum of 2 weeks extension which you still won't meet up in your case.

Alright. Thanks!
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Funmi27: 4:18pm On Dec 26, 2019
Is d first visa delay/denial the reason why he is seeing only February dates on d reschedule calendar? As at dis morning dere are earlier dates for January on my calendar but he is not seeing it on his calendar, does dis mean d reschedule option can only be btwn d month of his interview appointment?

omoobaadeNGR:


It's because you've been previously denied. All you can hope for is that an earlier date comes up soon. Else, you'll need deferral to another term. Most schools will give you only a maximum of 2 weeks extension which you still won't meet up in your case.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by psychologyshuby: 4:33pm On Dec 26, 2019
He's been denied that's y he can't get earlier dates...when is your interview?
Funmi27:
Is d first visa delay/denial the reason why he is seeing only February dates on d reschedule calendar? As at dis morning dere are earlier dates for January on my calendar but he is not seeing it on his calendar, does dis mean d reschedule option can only be btwn d month of his interview appointment?

Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Funmi27: 5:29pm On Dec 26, 2019
Okay, i never knew duh...

psychologyshuby:
He's been denied that's y he can't get earlier dates...when is your interview?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Chidon360: 8:38pm On Dec 26, 2019
Teejazy:
Please, I need people's opinion on my issue. I was denied visa on Tuesday, 4th December 2019. I paid another VISA APPLICATION FEE the following week which was on Thursday, 12th December 2019. I filled another DS-160 on the same day, tried to schedule an appointment, the earliest date I see was 18th February 2020 and my school resumption date is 21st January 2020. So I picked that date (18th, February) with the hope of rescheduling to a favorable date in January. I've been checking morning,day and night, it's only February date I keep seeing.

Is it because I've picked a date in February that's why I'm not able to see a January dates?

As at 8:30pm today 26th, January 30th is still available for previously denied. I booked 22nd of January (a case of previously denied) but trying to reschedule to a later date but seeing January 30. You can re check and pick the date if it will be convenient for you

Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Teejazy(m): 9:01pm On Dec 26, 2019
Chidon360:


As at 8:30pm today 26th, January 30th is still available for previously denied. I booked 22nd of January (a case of previously denied) but trying to reschedule to a later date but seeing January 30. You can re check and pick the date if it will be convenient for you

I'm not seeing anything January on my dashboard. It's been February.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by electromagnito: 11:23pm On Dec 26, 2019
Guys for GRE verbal passage... while answering the question does the passage appear beside the question like TOEFL

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Stevenssen(m): 11:36pm On Dec 26, 2019
electromagnito:
Guys for GRE verbal passage... while answering the question does the passage appear beside the question like TOEFL
Yes. Haven't you taken practice tests?

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Nobody: 6:47am On Dec 27, 2019
[quote author=Leyemoshood post=85181811]

Ok thank you, he is already in Nigeria. I guess we'll just schedule him for another interview.[/quote

Please if possible do not go to the consulate in Nigeria. They have nothing to lose if they deny you in your home country

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Omolade1998: 7:08am On Dec 27, 2019
Teejazy:
Please, I need people's opinion on my issue. I was denied visa on Tuesday, 4th December 2019. I paid another VISA APPLICATION FEE the following week which was on Thursday, 12th December 2019. I filled another DS-160 on the same day, tried to schedule an appointment, the earliest date I see was 18th February 2020 and my school resumption date is 21st January 2020. So I picked that date (18th, February) with the hope of rescheduling to a favorable date in January. I've been checking morning,day and night, it's only February date I keep seeing.

Is it because I've picked a date in February that's why I'm not able to see a January dates?
Teejazy:
Please, I need people's opinion on my issue. I was denied visa on Tuesday, 4th December 2019. I paid another VISA APPLICATION FEE the following week which was on Thursday, 12th December 2019. I filled another DS-160 on the same day, tried to schedule an appointment, the earliest date I see was 18th February 2020 and my school resumption date is 21st January 2020. So I picked that date (18th, February) with the hope of rescheduling to a favorable date in January. I've been checking morning,day and night, it's only February date I keep seeing.

Is it because I've picked a date in February that's why I'm not able to see a January dates?
Teejazy:
Please, I need people's opinion on my issue. I was denied visa on Tuesday, 4th December 2019. I paid another VISA APPLICATION FEE the following week which was on Thursday, 12th December 2019. I filled another DS-160 on the same day, tried to schedule an appointment, the earliest date I see was 18th February 2020 and my school resumption date is 21st January 2020. So I picked that date (18th, February) with the hope of rescheduling to a favorable date in January. I've been checking morning,day and night, it's only February date I keep seeing.

Is it because I've picked a date in February that's why I'm not able to see a January dates?




Just keep praying to God for mercy. I actually book my first appointment last week Thursday and the earliest date I was given was this week Monday so I didn't get the chance to prepare myself and I was unable to reschedule so I went for the interview with my sevis fee but the consular told me to go and pay and reschedule.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Omolade1998: 7:16am On Dec 27, 2019
Omolade1998:
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Just keep praying to God for mercy. I actually book my first appointment last week Thursday and the earliest date I was given was this week Monday so I didn't get the chance to prepare myself and I was unable to reschedule so I went for the interview with my sevis fee but the consular told me to go and pay and reschedule.

When I reapplied on Tuesday they gave me a week later
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Dgreatestt: 10:51am On Dec 27, 2019
francophone134:
Please has anyone currently applied for WES evaluation? Please ill.like to know to total sum of how much ill need for WES evaluation. Very urgent please

My advise for you is to pay the $280 for WES and Courier delivery after the evaluation is done. It will save you a lot of stress.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by francophone134: 3:47pm On Dec 27, 2019
Dgreatestt:


My advise for you is to pay the $280 for WES and Courier delivery after the evaluation is done. It will save you a lot of stress.
do u mean courier service for a personal copy to be deliveredto me or what?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Dgreatestt: 4:14pm On Dec 27, 2019
francophone134:
do u mean courier service for a personal copy to be deliveredto me or what?

Yes. After the evaluation is done. You will need your official copy to apply to schools. Many that have used the usual post office don't get it delivered. I got my evaluation report 4th day after it was completed.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by francophone134: 6:11pm On Dec 27, 2019
Dgreatestt:


Yes. After the evaluation is done. You will need your official copy to apply to schools. Many that have used the usual post office don't get it delivered. I got my evaluation report 4th day after it was completed.
pls let me.msg u tru a mail
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Dgreatestt: 6:35pm On Dec 27, 2019
francophone134:
pls let me.msg u tru a mail

No problem. I have replied your mail.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by ndubuisi1213(m): 7:30pm On Dec 27, 2019
Greetings fam

Is there any postgraduate school or rather schools that does postgraduate in US with out IELTS that you can recommend for me?

My Gp is 2.99
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by rkarang: 8:49pm On Dec 27, 2019
ponpon:
When did you send this message? Please email!

I’ve sent another one today
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by horlahsunbo225(m): 9:13pm On Dec 27, 2019
ndubuisi1213:
Greetings fam

Is there any postgraduate school or rather schools that does postgraduate in US with out IELTS that you can recommend for me?

My Gp is 2.99
Write GRE and get a good score. U can apply to alcorn state University, Morgan state University
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Zluky: 2:34am On Dec 28, 2019
Please my ogas in the house. I am planning to go for MS Electrical Engineering. I am confused on which to focus on Germany or US.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Nobody: 7:57pm On Dec 28, 2019
SMREXY:
Hello guys! I must commend the richness of this thread, you guys are really doing a great job.
I currently have an issue at hand, my Visa was denied on November 27 and I need to reapply. I have a Research Assistantship offer, which covers my tuition fee and living expenses. I believe the reason for the denial could have been that I didn't present an evidence to show that I would be back to Nigeria after my PhD program. It's a pity I had the document right there with me but there was no cause for me to present it as the conversation with the VO was smooth without her requesting for any supporting document. I was able to establish that I am currently an Assistant Lecturer in a Federal University here in Nigeria. Perhaps, I should have been forward enough to present the letter of introduction I got from my Registrar.
The issue now is that I need to resume latest by January 06, 2020 and the only feasible location now is Abuja but my Ds-160 was initially filled using Lagos.
I humbly request for your kind response on the following:

1.) Do I need to revisit my Ds-160 and change the location to Abuja?

2.) Does changing interview location affect my chances?

3.) Do I still qualify to request for an emergency date, since I used it for my last appointment.

I look forward to your constructive responses.
Thank you.
So this was how my interview went on November 27, 2019...
Me: Good morning ma'am
VO: Good morning, pass me your passport
Me: Should I include my I-20?
VO: Pls do
VO: Why are you going to the US
Me: I'm going to the United States of America to have my PhD. degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Kentucky in Lexington
VO: Why University of Kentucky?
Me: I got to realize, during my online search, that the University of Kentucky meets my expectations with respect to my research specialization. I realized that Dr.__ specializes in fate and transport of environmental contaminants (had the mind to express myself further but wouldn't know what killed my morale at this point, just got blank)
VO: How many schools did you apply to?
Me: I was able to complete my application to only University of Kentucky. I would have also applied to University of Colorado but my GRE score was not up to the required score of the school
VO: What's your GRE score?
Me: 300 (I proceeded to give the breakdown)
VO: What do you do?
Me: I work as an Assistant Lecturer at....
VO: What will this PhD. do for you?
Me: Apart from my research, the Ph.D. will give me the opportunity to gain promotion to the position of full Lecturer as the position I currently hold is a training position that requires further training (meanwhile, I had prepared to say something different entirely but someone gave the advice and I thought it weighed more than what I planned initially, so my subconscious took it instead)
VO: Why are you changing career
Me: No, I would not be changing career. My first and second degrees were in Water Resources Management and I intend to specialize in Water Resources Engineering during this program. Moreover, I intend to focus on water treatment, which is better handled in Civil Engineering.
VO: What do you do?
Me: I work as an Assistant Lecturer at ** University.
VO: What do you teach? (I couldn't hear what she was saying until the third time)
Me: I teach water related courses (I had to say this twice and later realized I should have been explicit enough)
VO: Have you traveled out of Nigeria before?
Me: No, I have never had the need to
VO: Are you married?
Me: No, I'm not
VO: Started typing...
Me: In my mind, I felt it was going to be positive as she continued to type. Then a smile appeared on my face as she opened her mouth to say the unexpected.
VO: I'm sorry I won't be able to approve your visa this time. Then she passed my passport and I-20 with a yellow paper to me.
Me: I collected them with a smile and told her thank you.

Well, my observations were that I didn't make my intentions explicit enough and my reasons for choosing the school was not convincing enough, at least for a Ph.D. programme. Also, I allowed the stress I encountered (starting from the huge traffic on the way, the queue before being allowed into the waiting chamber) to take a better part of me. Most of my responses were not relayed as planned.

Now, this is my proposed transcript for the next interview scheduled for the second week in January at Abuja consulate...

Me: Good morning, Sir! How are you doing?
VO: Good morning, how are you doing?
Me: I'm doing fine, thank you.
VO: Pass me your passport and I-20
Me: Here they are.
VO: Why are you going to the US?
Me: I'm going to the US to have my Doctorate degree in Civil Engineering with specialization in Water Resources Engineering at the University of Kentucky.
VO: Why this school?
Me: Apart from the full time research assistantship I was offered, which covers my tuition fee with a generous stipend that covers my living expenses, the school meets my expectations with respect to research specialization. My guidance, Dr. __ who specializes in the fate and transport of environmental contaminants and their treatment also specializes in Water Disinfection, which is a problem I intend to tackle when I am back to Nigeria after my programme in the US.
VO: Do you know why you were previously denied?
Me: Well, I wouldn't be so sure but it could have been that I was unable to explicitly demonstrate my intentions for going to the US.
VO: So what are your intentions?
Me: Well, over the years I have conducted researches on the assessment of groundwater quality in ... city where my school is domiciled and I've realized that majority of the populace of the city depend on groundwater for their domestic needs with some consuming the water without any form of treatment. However, the groundwater system of this city is to a high extent contaminated with constituents that include chloride, nitrate, lead, potassium and microbes with high values of EC, which could be detrimental to human health. It is my intention to, however, use the knowledge gained from my Ph.D. to develop an affordable and sustainable treatment mechanism to resolve issues related to water contamination and prevent the spread of waterborne ailments.
V0: so why are you changing career?
Me: It is my joy to have a breakthrough in my research career by achieving my goal and the best way to be better equipped with water treatment skills is through a degree in Water Resources Engineering. University of Kentucky offers Water Resources Engineering under Civil Engineering. I contacted the graduate school before submitting my applications and I was told my academic transcripts will be reviewed to see if I qualify for the programme. I should tell you that I took courses that include water supply engineering, waste water engineering, fluid mechanics, hydraulic structure domiciled in Civil and Mechanical engineering Departments in my first and second degrees. So, it is just an avenue to further develop my skills and knowledge.
VO: What do you do?
Me: I work as an Assistant Lecturer at ... University where I teach water related courses such as Water Quality Assessment and Pollution Control, Principles of Irrigation, Hydraulic structures and Elements of Hydrology. I am also a researcher by default. In fact I have a letter from my institution.
VO: What will you be doing as a research assistant?
Me: I will be actively involved in research with Dr. __, which will involve carrying out field assessment, data collection and analysis and report writing.
VO: What do you know about University of Kentucky?
Me: I know that the school is ranked 132 among National Colleges in the US and is located in Lexington city, which is 80 miles south of Cincinnati and 200 miles Northeast of Nashville.
VO: I am glad to inform you that I will be approving your visa this time (this is my prayer to Almighty God).
Kindly review my proposed transcript and suggest where I need to improve.
May God bless you all.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by electromagnito: 9:29pm On Dec 28, 2019
Yask2guy:

So this was how my interview went on November 27, 2019...
Me: Good morning ma'am
VO: Good morning, pass me your passport
Me: Should I include my I-20?
VO: Pls do
VO: Why are you going to the US
Me: I'm going to the United States of America to have my PhD. degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Kentucky in Lexington
VO: Why University of Kentucky?
Me: I got to realize, during my online search, that the University of Kentucky meets my expectations with respect to my research specialization. I realized that Dr.__ specializes in fate and transport of environmental contaminants (had the mind to express myself further but wouldn't know what killed my morale at this point, just got blank)
VO: How many schools did you apply to?
Me: I was able to complete my application to only University of Kentucky. I would have also applied to University of Colorado but my GRE score was not up to the required score of the school
VO: What's your GRE score?
Me: 300 (I proceeded to give the breakdown)
VO: What do you do?
Me: I work as an Assistant Lecturer at....
VO: What will this PhD. do for you?
Me: Apart from my research, the Ph.D. will give me the opportunity to gain promotion to the position of full Lecturer as the position I currently hold is a training position that requires further training (meanwhile, I had prepared to say something different entirely but someone gave the advice and I thought it weighed more than what I planned initially, so my subconscious took it instead)
VO: Why are you changing career
Me: No, I would not be changing career. My first and second degrees were in Water Resources Management and I intend to specialize in Water Resources Engineering during this program. Moreover, I intend to focus on water treatment, which is better handled in Civil Engineering.
VO: What do you do?
Me: I work as an Assistant Lecturer at ** University.
VO: What do you teach? (I couldn't hear what she was saying until the third time)
Me: I teach water related courses (I had to say this twice and later realized I should have been explicit enough)
VO: Have you traveled out of Nigeria before?
Me: No, I have never had the need to
VO: Are you married?
Me: No, I'm not
VO: Started typing...
Me: In my mind, I felt it was going to be positive as she continued to type. Then a smile appeared on my face as she opened her mouth to say the unexpected.
VO: I'm sorry I won't be able to approve your visa this time. Then she passed my passport and I-20 with a yellow paper to me.
Me: I collected them with a smile and told her thank you.

Well, my observations were that I didn't make my intentions explicit enough and my reasons for choosing the school was not convincing enough, at least for a Ph.D. programme. Also, I allowed the stress I encountered (starting from the huge traffic on the way, the queue before being allowed into the waiting chamber) to take a better part of me. Most of my responses were not relayed as planned.

Now, this is my proposed transcript for the next interview scheduled for the second week in January at Abuja consulate...

Me: Good morning, Sir! How are you doing?
VO: Good morning, how are you doing?
Me: I'm doing fine, thank you.
VO: Pass me your passport and I-20
Me: Here they are.
VO: Why are you going to the US?
Me: I'm going to the US to have my Doctorate degree in Civil Engineering with specialization in Water Resources Engineering at the University of Kentucky.
VO: Why this school?
Me: Apart from the full time research assistantship I was offered, which covers my tuition fee with a generous stipend that covers my living expenses, the school meets my expectations with respect to research specialization. My guidance, Dr. __ who specializes in the fate and transport of environmental contaminants and their treatment also specializes in Water Disinfection, which is a problem I intend to tackle when I am back to Nigeria after my programme in the US.
VO: Do you know why you were previously denied?
Me: Well, I wouldn't be so sure but it could have been that I was unable to explicitly demonstrate my intentions for going to the US.
VO: So what are your intentions?
Me: Well, over the years I have conducted researches on the assessment of groundwater quality in ... city where my school is domiciled and I've realized that majority of the populace of the city depend on groundwater for their domestic needs with some consuming the water without any form of treatment. However, the groundwater system of this city is to a high extent contaminated with constituents that include chloride, nitrate, lead, potassium and microbes with high values of EC, which could be detrimental to human health. It is my intention to, however, use the knowledge gained from my Ph.D. to develop an affordable and sustainable treatment mechanism to resolve issues related to water contamination and prevent the spread of waterborne ailments.
V0: so why are you changing career?
Me: It is my joy to have a breakthrough in my research career by achieving my goal and the best way to be better equipped with water treatment skills is through a degree in Water Resources Engineering. University of Kentucky offers Water Resources Engineering under Civil Engineering. I contacted the graduate school before submitting my applications and I was told my academic transcripts will be reviewed to see if I qualify for the programme. I should tell you that I took courses that include water supply engineering, waste water engineering, fluid mechanics, hydraulic structure domiciled in Civil and Mechanical engineering Departments in my first and second degrees. So, it is just an avenue to further develop my skills and knowledge.
VO: What do you do?
Me: I work as an Assistant Lecturer at ... University where I teach water related courses such as Water Quality Assessment and Pollution Control, Principles of Irrigation, Hydraulic structures and Elements of Hydrology. I am also a researcher by default. In fact I have a letter from my institution.
VO: What will you be doing as a research assistant?
Me: I will be actively involved in research with Dr. __, which will involve carrying out field assessment, data collection and analysis and report writing.
VO: What do you know about University of Kentucky?
Me: I know that the school is ranked 132 among National Colleges in the US and is located in Lexington city, which is 80 miles south of Cincinnati and 200 miles Northeast of Nashville.
VO: I am glad to inform you that I will be approving your visa this time (this is my prayer to Almighty God).
Kindly review my proposed transcript and suggest where I need to improve.
May God bless you all.
i find your original transcript well organized but i think the problem is your travel history and relationship status ..i want to believe if you try and engage the VO about your phd in more details he will overlook that.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Gitano97(m): 10:11pm On Dec 28, 2019
Tooyib:


You should have explained that since you’re not using insurance, out of pocket payments are always discounted (probably to encourage people).
Plus do a budget next time to include accommodation, feeding, travel tickets, transportation in us, shopping and miscellaneous. These should amount to like $20k or more.
Then be bold, and appear to understand what you’re doing.

Best wishes.
I actually had a budget list with me showing all expenses totalling $17k , the interviewer said the hospital should NOT have given us a discounted fee. She also hinted that JUST MAYBE if we had paid all bills b4 coming they might consider, i then informed her the hospital and doctor refused full payment prior to seeing any patient n that it was started in the correspondence sheet.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Nobody: 10:35pm On Dec 28, 2019
Guys, please don't quote my transcript up there. I wouldn't know why the antispam bot is seeing it as a spam. Just mention my moniker while responding... Thank you!
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by KVN1(m): 12:44am On Dec 29, 2019
Hello guys,

please, will my NECO grades ( parallel Cs ) affect my chances of getting fundings?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by RealTrump: 5:55am On Dec 29, 2019
Yask2guy:

So this was how my interview went on November 27, 2019...
Me: Good morning ma'am
VO: Good morning, pass me your passport
Me: Should I include my I-20?
VO: Pls do
VO: Why are you going to the US
Me: I'm going to the United States of America to have my PhD. degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Kentucky in Lexington
VO: Why University of Kentucky?
Me: I got to realize, during my online search, that the University of Kentucky meets my expectations with respect to my research specialization. I realized that Dr.__ specializes in fate and transport of environmental contaminants (had the mind to express myself further but wouldn't know what killed my morale at this point, just got blank)
VO: How many schools did you apply to?
Me: I was able to complete my application to only University of Kentucky. I would have also applied to University of Colorado but my GRE score was not up to the required score of the school
VO: What's your GRE score?
Me: 300 (I proceeded to give the breakdown)
VO: What do you do?
Me: I work as an Assistant Lecturer at....
VO: What will this PhD. do for you?
Me: Apart from my research, the Ph.D. will give me the opportunity to gain promotion to the position of full Lecturer as the position I currently hold is a training position that requires further training (meanwhile, I had prepared to say something different entirely but someone gave the advice and I thought it weighed more than what I planned initially, so my subconscious took it instead)
VO: Why are you changing career
Me: No, I would not be changing career. My first and second degrees were in Water Resources Management and I intend to specialize in Water Resources Engineering during this program. Moreover, I intend to focus on water treatment, which is better handled in Civil Engineering.
VO: What do you do?
Me: I work as an Assistant Lecturer at ** University.
VO: What do you teach? (I couldn't hear what she was saying until the third time)
Me: I teach water related courses (I had to say this twice and later realized I should have been explicit enough)
VO: Have you traveled out of Nigeria before?
Me: No, I have never had the need to
VO: Are you married?
Me: No, I'm not
VO: Started typing...
Me: In my mind, I felt it was going to be positive as she continued to type. Then a smile appeared on my face as she opened her mouth to say the unexpected.
VO: I'm sorry I won't be able to approve your visa this time. Then she passed my passport and I-20 with a yellow paper to me.
Me: I collected them with a smile and told her thank you.

Well, my observations were that I didn't make my intentions explicit enough and my reasons for choosing the school was not convincing enough, at least for a Ph.D. programme. Also, I allowed the stress I encountered (starting from the huge traffic on the way, the queue before being allowed into the waiting chamber) to take a better part of me. Most of my responses were not relayed as planned.

Now, this is my proposed transcript for the next interview scheduled for the second week in January at Abuja consulate...

Me: Good morning, Sir! How are you doing?
VO: Good morning, how are you doing?
Me: I'm doing fine, thank you.
VO: Pass me your passport and I-20
Me: Here they are.
VO: Why are you going to the US?
Me: I'm going to the US to have my Doctorate degree in Civil Engineering with specialization in Water Resources Engineering at the University of Kentucky.
VO: Why this school?
Me: Apart from the full time research assistantship I was offered, which covers my tuition fee with a generous stipend that covers my living expenses, the school meets my expectations with respect to research specialization. My guidance, Dr. __ who specializes in the fate and transport of environmental contaminants and their treatment also specializes in Water Disinfection, which is a problem I intend to tackle when I am back to Nigeria after my programme in the US.
VO: Do you know why you were previously denied?
Me: Well, I wouldn't be so sure but it could have been that I was unable to explicitly demonstrate my intentions for going to the US.
VO: So what are your intentions?
Me: Well, over the years I have conducted researches on the assessment of groundwater quality in ... city where my school is domiciled and I've realized that majority of the populace of the city depend on groundwater for their domestic needs with some consuming the water without any form of treatment. However, the groundwater system of this city is to a high extent contaminated with constituents that include chloride, nitrate, lead, potassium and microbes with high values of EC, which could be detrimental to human health. It is my intention to, however, use the knowledge gained from my Ph.D. to develop an affordable and sustainable treatment mechanism to resolve issues related to water contamination and prevent the spread of waterborne ailments.
V0: so why are you changing career?
Me: It is my joy to have a breakthrough in my research career by achieving my goal and the best way to be better equipped with water treatment skills is through a degree in Water Resources Engineering. University of Kentucky offers Water Resources Engineering under Civil Engineering. I contacted the graduate school before submitting my applications and I was told my academic transcripts will be reviewed to see if I qualify for the programme. I should tell you that I took courses that include water supply engineering, waste water engineering, fluid mechanics, hydraulic structure domiciled in Civil and Mechanical engineering Departments in my first and second degrees. So, it is just an avenue to further develop my skills and knowledge.
VO: What do you do?
Me: I work as an Assistant Lecturer at ... University where I teach water related courses such as Water Quality Assessment and Pollution Control, Principles of Irrigation, Hydraulic structures and Elements of Hydrology. I am also a researcher by default. In fact I have a letter from my institution.
VO: What will you be doing as a research assistant?
Me: I will be actively involved in research with Dr. __, which will involve carrying out field assessment, data collection and analysis and report writing.
VO: What do you know about University of Kentucky?
Me: I know that the school is ranked 132 among National Colleges in the US and is located in Lexington city, which is 80 miles south of Cincinnati and 200 miles Northeast of Nashville.
VO: I am glad to inform you that I will be approving your visa this time (this is my prayer to Almighty God).
Kindly review my proposed transcript and suggest where I need to improve.
May God bless you all.

Your prepared responses are much better but they are too long and I doubt if the VO will have d patience. Make it in bullet points, hit straight to the point early in your response.

Besides, did that school waive English for you? Or do you know if they waive English for Nigerians?

Good luck

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by rkarang: 8:23am On Dec 29, 2019
KVN1:
Hello guys,

please, will my NECO grades ( parallel Cs ) affect my chances of getting fundings?

Are you applying for an undergraduate program? If yes, maybe. Depending on the sch admission policy.
But as for graduate program, in most cases, it won’t.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by KVN1(m): 9:22am On Dec 29, 2019
it's an undergraduate program in computer science
rkarang:


Are you applying for an undergraduate program? If yes, maybe. Depending on the sch admission policy.
But as for graduate program, in most cases, it won’t.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by rkarang: 9:36am On Dec 29, 2019
KVN1:
it's an undergraduate program in computer science

You can just shoot your shot, bro. A compelling admission essay can augment your somewhat low olevel grades. Most times, schs take a holistic review of admission application.


Good luck bro

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