Visa approved on 7/7/17 at 6:30am
Very very late…apologies
I am a passive observer of this thread and actually just registered an account because of this transcript.
Six weeks prior to the interview I had started following this thread as I knew my interview was approaching and I needed all the information I could lay my hands on for success. And did several mock interviews for myself.
I had previously been denied five (2 F1 and 3B1/B2) times from 2014 till 2016.
After securing my appointment I was a little-laid back as I did not know what to expect. But a week to the appointment day I continued in the prayers and fasting I had been privileged to do, so I decided on the night to only praise God and not ask for anything – I listened to gospel music from 12midnight till 2:30am, then I set my alarm for 4:00am not knowing my phone was on silent.
As at 4:40 I was still in dreamland only for me to hear a knock on my door, it was my mum – she was surprised I was still sleeping at the time for a 6:30am interview whilst staying in Akowonjo – I jumped out of bed and thanked my stars.
In 15minutes I cleaned up drove to V.I. Walter Carrington and got there by 5:50(even 2fast 2furious stars cannot catch me).
Joined the queue and we were read the disclosure act of what not to take in. My comb was the only item not permitted but I thought it would not be noticed only for some guy to be sent back because of comb, I tried to give him my comb but the CGI staff insisted I go out and all the way back – I smiled and said inside of me that it is all working for my good. Did my registration and got in:
Some were approved others were denied but I did not really focus on that as was advised by the CGI staff to rather focus on God.
I am next in line with a lady in front of me:
CGI…Window 4(not sure) now open said the VO…then the CGI lady called the two (2) of us with the lady being first. The woman was so calm and took the time to ask, allowed her to respond and took time in typing and Voula white paper for her. I was just 100% positive that this was my time of favour.
Then it was my turn…..
V.O.: Good morning
ME: Good morning

V.O: Please pass your documents (I passed it) she then checks through then saw my travel stamps and my U.K. VISA then she put down the passport and took about 40seconds reading stuff on her system…probably my previous application report. She looks to me and asked:

V.O.: So why would you be traveling to the U.S.
ME: I would be traveling to the U.S.A. to study for my Masters of Business Administration at Bowling Green State University.

V.O.: What is your major?
ME: My major is Management Information Systems and services, which will require me to complete a total of 41credit hours of total course work (was muttering at this side) that is 18 credit hours of core courses, 14 credit hours of electives and 9credit hours of research and this focuses on how one can use data and computer programs to drive business decisions that would make a business successful and profitable. I would be taking courses like statistics for managerial decision, managerial accounting, business ethics, law and communication and topics in management. Although I applied to Bowling Green State University in Ohio and Illinois State University in Chicago I did choose BGSU because of its compact academic curriculum and I also see this as a form of certification as I am a consultant and trainer and I like to study from a trainer’s point of view. I did complete my CIBN exams last year May and I became an associate member that gave me an automatic license to train other who wants to take similar exams. This made professor …… and dr …… have an interest in my academic pursuit at the department that made the department award me a part tuition scholarship for my program. (The VO took time to listen to all I had to say even when I included things she didn’t ask of…this is grace, VO did not even cut me whilst answering this…I’m going to specially pray for her because she is an angel in the right place at the right time).

V.O.: She then typed for some time – Who will be sponsoring you.
ME: My Uncle

V.O.: What does he do?
ME: He is the CEO of ………………. They are a logistics business…the likes of DHL and Fedex.

V.O.: How many years has he been CEO
ME: 5

V.O.: What of your parents
ME: They’re fine

V.O.: Are they here in Nigeria
ME: Yes of course

V.O.: Do you have any siblings
ME: Yes 2… Mention name….works at ……, Mention name….works at ……

V.O.: You said you were awarded a Scholarship
ME: Yes ma

V.O.: You said your uncle sponsoring you, works where?
ME: Called it

V.O.: Please spell it
ME: Spelt it

V.O.: Types for a while then reached for aaaaaaaaaaaaa WHITE PAPER…..and I couldn’t just believe. Wow Testimonies *justlikethat* she reads the pickup act
ME: Thank you ma and I left with joyyyyyyy….

About a year ago I spoke with @akins2016 whom I met through a friend and said I need a school that will give me a scholarship and that was it. I got a good school, got admission, got scholarship, all through he guided me from top to bottom. He is God’s angel sent to me, I appreciate you.
Also, I appreciate all the pioneers of the thread and everyone who had posted at one time or the other, I will say let’s carry on as lives are being blessed daily by your input.
I cannot really pin down a thing as I did many things all through the 1year…like
Giving, Praising, Helping others, giving out clothes, visiting the motherless-baby, preaching, seeking help from my spiritual leaders, parent’s prayers, making a future pledge if successful and so many more.
I pray that the grace and favour I enjoyed: you all that believe will enjoy it too in all your endeavors. Do not be discouraged…God will smile on you. Also, try to let whatsoever you say come from the heart, I literally poured out my goals, plans, and ambitions to her.
God bless everyone
God bless NL
TeamFall17
#Greatnessbeyond#