stripes16:
Guys please I'm still unable to schedule an interview appointment. Now I can't even login to CGI portal, it keeps giving me an error message that my login attempt has failed. Make sure the username and password are correct. I'm very sure I used the right one. Infact I tried changing password and it failed us. Please guys what do I do, time is running out

hope you not using safari..try chrome or clear your internet explorer history and try again.

amb001:

So wat should accompany the SOA of a sponsor that isnt a parent?

letter of sponsorship

amb001:

Yes please.

why do you need one? To my knowledge letter of sponsorship has always been the norm. Did your school request you provide one?

amb001:

Pls someone shd hlp answer

affidavit of support for student Visa?

TWoods:


Any American can go school wherever they so choose, without the need for visas and humiliating visa interviews I might add. That’s not an attribute unique to you. You were asking if you could use another email to circumvent US consulate rules. Well how else do you define a cheat?

How much money you have is only of value to fellow Nigerians who view your bank account as evidence of your status. It means nothing elsewhere. You’re no better than a Guatemalan refugee seeking entry at a US border.

I only said I can apply to any country I want. No one is taking about financial status. I know your type. Just note you can’t go far with this mind set. Can’t say more to you. I wish you well. Thanks

blackmamba147:
Im sure you didn't take any standardized exam thats why you would pick Udallas over UTD, did you get admission for UTD? If you did you would definitely have gotten instate tuition, Utd has the same information technology and management program and JSOM is highly ranked, your chances would have been better going with UTD. Udallas is even more expensive to attend than UTD, I suggest you shelve the idea of applying again go write GRE score high, apply to UTD get instate scholarship and get your visa.

I did take GRE but did not meet UTD cut off. Guess I was impatient just wanted to get it over with my masters so I can move on with my life. Plus my sponsor went to the same school and he was willing. Didnt want to stress writing the test all over again. already paid the Visa fee. Will just have to be more confident this time and keep my fingers crossed.

fairheart:
By Monday, you will be able to use your profile. Be patient.

Thank you so much. I appreciate

TWoods:


I was very clear in explaining what you were attempting to do dishonestly. But i understand your need to obfuscate.

not at all you practically said I was a cheat. I joined today cos I was refused guess I should have joined earlier but please you can’t put the whole world in a box because you feel that’s how it is. I am not being boastful but I can practically apply to any country but that’s the country I have been to and I visited the school myself on my last visit. So Oga park well.

Brown2Green:


You'll get a date for Abuja. Fill another DS 160 form.

Presentation is key .

We all learn everyday.

Thank you so much. I am filling another D 160 just waiting for my CGI portal to update that I may choose a date.

TWoods:


Your choice. I’m not concerned about you to be honest, I’m more concerned about you ruining other people’s chances.

Someone like you abused the dropbox... guess who is paying for it today? Please take a honesty pill.

how did my drop box affect you? I went legitimately and for visit. No hanky-panky. Everyone deserves benefit of the doubt. I have been traveling for legit reasons and also going for legit reasons. You probably the type that always jump into conclusion. It is well. I am done explaining to you. Had a stressful day. Please stay your lane. Jah blesa

Brown2Green:


Your uncle got the school for you
Your uncle also made you choose the school

(Very few escape denial with this type of response)


You're expected to have detailed reasons for choosing your intended school.

Don't ever have the feeling that the VO is impressed due to facial expressions. Your response to how did you hear about the school and why this school is nothing to impress .

I think you need some drilling on how questions should be answered.

Book another date. God will see you through

I figured that as well. I though I had it all together. Lost my confidence as well. When do you think I will get my profile updated. Want to re apply and I will surely post my transcript this time before going. More so I had plenty of funding. Over 200k usd at my disposable. The intention was to work for his start up when I come back to Nigeria. I think I should have mentioned that as well. Sigh

TWoods:


What is unethical is exploring the idea of dishonestly circumventing rules and procedure solely to your own benefit. It appears you have no idea what the term means.

Mr Toibu woods, you need to take a chill pill. I think you just here to pick on people.

Brown2Green:


Sorry about that. We are here to help ourselves and we all learn from the experience of others.
So don't feel bad. You'll be surprised what you learn when you post your transcript.

thank you

Me: Good morning
VO- good morning

VO- can I have your passport
Pass and your 1-20
Me: I did

VO: how many times have you been to the US?
Me: 3 times
VO: what was the longest you stayed ?
Me: about 4 weeks


Where do you work right now?
I mentioned the name of the company .
She signaled to me to repeat. Which I did. I guess she’ was trying to confirm what was on my DS-160.

VO: how long have you been working there?
Me: A year and some months



VO: how did you know about the school?
Me: it was highly recommended by my uncle who happens to be my sponsor.
I also did more online research about it. I was also able to visit the school on one of my visits.

VO: Did you pick any other sch?
Me: yes . University of Texas in Dallas

VO: what made you go with this school (University of Dallas)
Me: The recommendation from my Uncle. They offer a course I want to study Information Technology and management which happens to have a detailed course content that Aligns with my career goals.



Types for a bit with a neutral facial expression. Probably Satisfied with my answers

I think I relaxed at this point
She raised her head and asked

Why this course ?

I was honestly caught unaware. I wanted to speak then I stuttered and I started again.
I responded : The tech industry in Nigeria is a booming sector . After i obtain my MSc in Information Technology, coupled with my Bsc in Computer Science and the work experience I have gathered as a Data analyst , I would be equipped with more knowledge and experience bla bla. ( honestly at this point I lost composure )
To be qualified and fit to work in reputable organizations and also my contribute to my uncles tech company ... bla bla

She asked the question again
Why this course?

I had to find how to repeat myself but I know and remember that I didn’t repeat what I said earlier word for word ( and it’s very possible that what I said earlier wasn’t satisfactory, hence her reason for asking again)

She then interrupted and asked

What companies are you looking to work in when you return ; I said Microsoft, Intel, ( I feel like I should have mentioned just one organization) to make it seem like there’s a certain organization and post I’m looking to go after when I return with my MSC

VO : on your last trip to the US did you stay with your Uncle . I said Yes . She was the one that used her mouth to say UNCLE ( and I actually remembered that I’ve been asked this question either on my DS-160 for my B1/B2 or at the point of entry during one of my visits to the US and it has always been my Aunty)
I now said and also , my AUnty . We are also related. In the most hasty tone ever


Types .....

Types

I’m sorry. You’re not eligible for this visa at this time.
On this paper ( hands me the pink sheet) you will find the reasons why .

Me: Takes the sheet and the rest of my documents on the slab and with a big “fakest “ smile . Thank you .

TWoods:


You brought up your marriage, not me. You used it to justify cheating, not me. So it’s fair game.

I only asked a question.. you concluded it was cheating. You could have explained it better. Any who, points taken. Thanks

Brown2Green:


No need to plead.
It is her headache.

wanted to settle down before writing just been devastated. Will drop it now.

TWoods:


The consulate does not allow those who have been recently denied a visa immediately set up another appointment for a reason... there are others behind you who have not been granted their first interview.

Using a different email address to set up another account so you can deceitfully circumvent this system is cheating... I understand as a Nigerian that is a foreign concept to you.

If your husband won’t let you achieve your goals simply because he married you then that’s slavery, not a marriage.

I respect your opinion but please leave my marriage out of it. His reasons are well understood. Let’s stick to what your know and not my marriage. Thanks

TWoods:


And I’m sure you’ll be going to that second interview armed with “favor” and God’s “grace”, despite your willingness to lie and cheat?

I don’t understand lie and cheat how? There is no lie there. I am using my other email and all my details will still be the same. Just figured it’s an opportunity I have before my sponsor will change is mind. And I plan to finish my master before getting married or else my husband will not Alli me. So it’s sensible

Wow...10 days.. I just did mine today expecting update so I can schedule a new date. Can I open another profile with a new email to get a new interview date?

� already paid for the visa fee. Will post the transcript shortly. My CGI profile has not updated yet..

Hi, been a silent follower. Visa delayed today at Lagos. I figured I can do better. Had to go make another visa fee but my status has not changed on CGI for me to get a date. Does anyone know when it will be updated. School resumes in August I believe I can get it this time