Dear All,

My visa was delayed today by the tall white guy at window 9.(Appointment: 6:30am) Below is my transcript.

V.O: Good morning sir, Your passport and I20
Me: Morning sir (while I passed the requested documents)
V.O: which school are you going?
Me: Southern Arkansas University
V.O: For which course?
Me: Bachelor of Science in Engineering with a (he cut in)
V.O: which type of engineering?
Me: Welding Engineering Technology
V.O: Do you apply to any other school?
Me: Yes
V.O: Which?
Me: Ferris State University
V.O: Did they admit you?
Me: Yes
V.O: Why SAU?
Me: As a student of SAU, I have the opportunity to participate in undergraduate research during my studies, combined with collaborative research on a national level, which includes summer programs at Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory in Berkeley California. And most of the courses I'll offer will be taught by engineering professors who have work experience in industries.
V.O: Why going for four years degree in welding, why not a two years course or something?
Me: The degree will equip me with the mathematics, science, and engineering education I need to competently function in the welding industry.
V.O: Ok, can you weld?
Me: No, but I supervise their work on site.
V.O: Tell me about your job?
Me: As an assistant site engineer, I supervise staff on site which includes the welders, I provide technical advice and solve technical issues on site (he cut in)
V.O: How are you able to supervise welding when you can't weld?
Me: Even though I don't know the nitty-gritty of welding, I do know the basics because I did my SIWES during my O.N.D in a welding company. (I was not this fluent anyway. I stammered while expressing myself)
V.O: Ok, who is paying?
Me: My company and my Uncle.
V.O: Who owns your company?
Me: I told him
V.O: Who is he to you?
Me: Employer
V.O: You mean your employer is paying for this?
Me: Partly, their sponsorship covers room and board, supplies and book expenses, while my Uncle will foot the remaining bills.
V.O: (He said something about having network problem)
Me: Alright, no problem.
V.O: Are you married or single?
Me: single
V.O: Child?
Me: No
V.O: Sorry,..........................

HOLUVICTORY:



I'm still wondering, why this Application error and what can be done to rectify it on time?

I have been able to crack the said Application error that seems like an hard nut - just by changing my browser. Thanks all.

Enjoy!

HOLUVICTORY:


It's not clear because the file I attached was not uploaded along with my message. Anyway, it is not an amendment per say because I have not submitted the form. After filling the Student/Exchange section, I can't move on to the next section - SEVIS due to an unknown application error below.

"Application Error
An unexpected error has occurred while processing your previous request. The error has been reported to the site administrator; no further action is required. To retrieve your DS-160 application, please enter your Application ID."

Even after entering my Application ID and refilling the segment, there was no difference.

I'm still wondering, why this Application error and what can be done to rectify it on time?

LagosismyHome:


To get feedback, you have to clearly state what you need. your post is not clear

do you mean you need to amend ds160 ?

It's not clear because the file I attached was not uploaded along with my message. Anyway, it is not an amendment per say because I have not submitted the form. After filling the Student/Exchange section, I can't move on to the next section - SEVIS due to an unknown application error below.

"Application Error
An unexpected error has occurred while processing your previous request. The error has been reported to the site administrator; no further action is required. To retrieve your DS-160 application, please enter your Application ID."

Even after entering my Application ID and refilling the segment, there was no difference.

Hello All.

Gurus in the house, please, how can I rectify this application error issue of mine? In earnest expectation of your favorable reply.

Best.

I'm enjoying your diary. Soar higher man!

folmus:


Are you sure you can register for SAT online in Nigeria? Only if it's part of the new SAT. If all your options are exhausted and still unable to register, you can contact. How far with your IELTS prep? Goodluck.

Online registration is now available in Nigeria. Its going well. Thanks

Warm greetings to all the mavens/silent readers (like me) in the house. Bunch of thanks goes to you all for your good works on this thread.

I've been trying to register for October SAT on collegeBoard but to no avail. Their response remains "Sorry for the inconvenience but we encountered an error within our system. Please try again later."

Please gurus what's wrong?

folmus:


Oya, Check your box for the material.

Kindly help me with the materials as well. I've sent you a pm. Thanks in advance.

Chapecoense:
Teedawg I don laff tire for here.
Well Iam still reminiscing on the experience and I feel extremely lucky and grace covered me..
Many should be able to learn from my transcript especially the undergraduate applicants..
What I learnt?
Dont bother urself cramming any long transcript or preparing any long answers cause this interview is 2 mins or less. As early as 7:00am no VO has time to listen to any stories. Just short answers and straight to the point.. #I don't think u will be able to smile while talking with the VO, because u will have ur A game on and u dont have to worry that u are not smiling cos after paying N64k, na serious business.
You will not be able to hear what other applicants are saying to their VO's cos u will be too worried thinking of the "right" window to go.
Please never stop believing and always have faith.

Nice piece bro. I'm learning.

No. I really want to count my cost and get acquainted with the school before applying. In order to avoid stories that touch. So I'll appreciate if you help provide answer to those questions. Thanks.

wealth360:


have you gotten Admission?

Hello dear friends,

I really want to find out;

1) Can I be granted reasonable measure of funding if not full after providing a bank statement whose account balance will be sufficient to cater for my expenses.

2) Is there anyone at Wayne State University? I need more enlightenment on the school please.

You are kind! you are thoughtful!! you are appreciated!!!
Excel!!!!

LagosismyHome:


Cool that the spirit so get to work.... start seeing how can you understand and do GRE differently and give yourself enough time to prepare but keeping in mind application deadline... i set you a challenge now ...I pay for your GRE through BY Mafit. . Let me know when you are ready to register

If possible, kindly help to forward the previous modules.

LagosismyHome:


All the info you need is in the link below.....yes it long but after reading you will be fully informed which is key .....also for question you asked in bold , check in the section Lesson 4: Loss of Status and Reinstatements

https://www.ice.gov/exec/sevp/Module3.htm

Walspring:

www.foreigncredits.com

Thanks boss.

Good day folks.
I'm an undergraduate applicant.
Please how can I determine what my overall high school grade point average is? In case answer to this question has been provided before, kindly refer me to the page. Thanks in advance.

SAMUELS3:
I left home by 3:00am for 6:30am flight to New York on the 5th got to the airport around 3:40am, proceeded to the check point, my bags was checked and the immigration officers requested for money because I carried foodstuff voluntarily gave them 1k, my bags was weighed and I got my boarding pass. i hooked up with my family again to say good bye, it wasn’t easy to bid them farewell, mum wanted to cry, i hugged her and turned my face away in order not to cry too lol. She loves me so much.

Really happy for you bro. May you not fail or falter in your new endeavors. Excel!

Congratulations.[b][/b] It's obvious you did your homework.

Chrisblaze1:
vo : Tell me your study plans.
Me : I am going to the United States for my undergraduate degree in Engineering Technology which I will be specializing on Mechanical Engineering Technology which involves the industrial applications of engineering principles at Kansas state university for the total period of 48months, which will be fetching me a bachelors degree after the complications of my studies and I will be coming back to my home country joining hands with my dad deploying my acquired skills I gained in the United States into my dad's company in other to solve the challenges facing my dad's company so as to meet the global standard.
vo : Explain what your dad's is into
Me : He's a mechanical engineer and he's into engineering design and mechanical constructions, leasing, electrical installation and power plants maintenance (heavy duties automated machines)
vo : Did you write any test
Me : Yes I did. SAT and TOEFL. SAT ( Reading and writing : 520. Maths : 580 in total 1,100)
vo : kept on typing for ages and said the magic words that your visa will be approved. She kept on talking but I couldn't listen to whatever she was saying my own is for her to give me my white paper after seeing so many denying of visas but I give God the Glory for making this possible and making me the first to receive the white paper after seeing so many denying.

Congratulations bro. I'm so happy to read about your success story. Wish you success in your future endeavors.

SAMUELS3:
Visa approved today 7:30am appointment at abuja embassy.
i was scared like hell when i woke up, i went to a solitary and i prayed, confidence regained. on getting to the embassy the queue was long mehn... fast forward, we entered the interview room, did normal paparazzi (biometeric). i saw a lots of yellow paper flying helter skelter, lots of people with sad face, then i prayed again silently "baba jo mama je n pada wa to si bi bayi mo fun visa"

Transcript proper

We said Good morning simultaneously, i didn't want him to greet me first.

VO: why are going to the US?

Me: to congratulate the president elect donald J trump. LOL just kidding
to pursue my masters of science in operations and project management at the SNHU after which i will be coming back to Nigeria to return to my job in an elevated position as a senior project manager, as i am on study leave.

VO: where do you work?

Me: i work with BAnBAta Nigeria limited (not real name) as a quantity surveyor and project manager, banbata nigeria limited is a construction and project management firm.

VO: How did you come about the school?

Me: my friend elder bro who is an alumnus of the school informed of the numerous opportunity that the school offer such as internship palcement, research grant, i also check online critically to know more about the school, and i realised that 60% of the program curriculum consist of the area where i need to improve myself and the tuition is affordable.

VO: how many school did you applied to ?

Me: 3

VO; named them

Me: Arizona state university, university of arkansas at little rock and southern new hamsphire university

VO: why didnt you choose arizona state university

Me: i didnt research well when i applied to the school, i did extensively research again and i realised that the curriculum doesnt align with my career goals.

VO: Tell more about this course?

Me: the course is approximately 19 months and have got to complete 36 credits units before graduation in courses like.... i listed the courses(i mentioned like 10) the VO was just nodding, i also maintained eye contact naso he cut me o said ok

VO: have you been outside the country before?

Me: No, i have no tangible reason to leave niger... naso he cut, vias approved at this point, i didnt hear anything again i was in the state of euphoria, it was as if my whole body was in the air. No document asked (financial document and test score)
thanks to texrem for the sevis fee and mock interview, out of his busy schedule he created time for me, we were on phone yesterday, we talked extensively on the interview and same with walspring yesterday. Thanks coach texrem and walspring God bless you both abundantly.
Lagosismyhome i benefited from your numerous post, God bless you too and to others that are contributing to this thread day in day out... God bless you too. my days aint complete without opening this thread.
i was denied twice by canada... though i still want this canadian dream, after my masters, lol. Thank you ''Observant'' for your guidance.

thanks my people.
can someone pick up the visa for me because i will be at work, on the pick up date?

[quote author=cseejhay post=50916530]My visa Was denied today at the lagos consulate.no docs asked.
vo: where are you going to?
me:minot state uni north dakota
vo:To study what?
me:i am going to study for my bachelors in computer and info sciences.
vo:when did you finish sec school?
me:year 2005


Death is an enemy indeed! Sorry for the lose br. Kindly face the reality and never let it dampen your zeal to refire. Be of good courage.

LagosismyHome:


Yes for sure it can count against u except if when asked you have a good explanation to why you did not take a test

Can you please give advice on points that can make the explanation good?

Walspring:

Message sent!

Kindly send it to me as well. @ jehofatobiloba@gmail.com

tomisinobbm:


As for the new SAT, I have the college board textbook which my little brother is using.
I don't know if soft copies will be available on torrent.
You could use khan academy to save money as the exact content on the website is the same in the textbook.
As for toefl, I used videos and softwares.
Basically, youtube sha.

Alright.
Thanks.

tomisinobbm:


Bro, hope the materials are for the new SAT.
So they don't use old materials to practice.
And also they should use Khan Academy.
They've collaborated to with college board to offer test preparation.

I beseech your humble self to kindly forward the new SAT as well as TOEFL materials to me. @ jehofatobiloba@gmail.com. In earnest expectation!

calfavour:

Life's good in ND
What's your expectations ?

Nothing much. Just wish to know the cost of living other. On the average how much will a student spend in month?

For gurus in the house. Please how's life in ND (North Dakota).....................

surgeonheric:
I will like someone to help me with cheap university Ib the USA
and university that those not required ENGLISH TEST

As for school that doesn't require English Test I'll suggest Dickinson state university.
Please make more enquiries.

[quote author=tomisinobbm post=48117879]

You're welcome.
Nope I don't. You could check their website and mail the admissions office or international students office. If they don't reply after a day or two, call them, I repeat call.

Thanks.

tomisinobbm:


Well, he said he doesn't want to hear you found your school on google, no student to teacher ratios, how you picked a school
because of the weather or you have friends there.
Also, if you were to talk about research, it shouldn't be generalized.
To wrap it, he said he wanted you to have your own unique story.

Thanks a lot. It's noted.
Please any idea about Dickinson state university spring admission?

tomisinobbm:
Visa approved 7.30 am today.
Don't tell its not God because it was him
And yeah I talk too much. So I'd add some extra because they are required.
I got to the waiting room. The guy at window 5(Mr Eric) was giving out blue papers like food. I sha prayed I wont go there but I got there
But I knew this guy from the educationusa briefing I attended two weeks ago. He clearly stated what he hated to hear. So I was ready for him since I knew them.
Here's the transcript
VO; Good morning
Me; good morning.
VO; Please pass your i20 sevis and passport
Me; (does that)
VO; what's your study plan?
Me; I plan to study computer science at Cameron uni for 48 months.
VO; What is computer science?
Me; (wasn't ready for this, I sha gave him a run down if my curriculum) computer science involves programming languages, implementation, design, algorithm,theories of computer science, etc..
Vo; when did you pay your sevis?
Me; about 3 weeks ago.
Vo; its not reflecting here. ( he types and types and confirms it was paid)
vo; how did you pick your school?
Me; after attending educationusa sessions and my tutorial centre that prepared me for sat, I was advised to make use of college's board big future portal. Which help me narrow down my search.
VO; (cuts in) narrow it down to what?
Me; the excellent curriculum they offered, funding available and affordability (I knew he was going to like this as he mentioned during the education usa session that he wished he had attended community college that he'd have been done with his student loans)
Vo; what are the requirements for graduation?
Me; you need a 2.5 gpa ( wasn't expecting this)
Vo; what courses will you be taking in your first semester?
Me; computer science 101, maths 101, English 101, calculus 101 and physics 101
VO; who would be sponsoring your education?
Me; my mom who is a successful automobile dealer. Also proceeds from my late father's estate would be used. I was also awarded a tuition waiver due to my SAT score.
vo; what was your test score.
Me; I had 1760.
vO; Great work! ( I knew the deal was done when he said this)
VO; I would be approving your visa. Pick it up at blah blah blah.
Me I just snatched my white paper and went.

Didn't check any documents.
Well, I was nervous at some points.
But I could reduce he asked his questions in such a way that you couldn't give a rehearsed speech. But if you have ideas. Then fine. I staggered in some responses.

Thanks to those who helped me from day 1 on here.
Thanks walspring for the mock interview
Texrem for the mock interview and the drilling
And lastly bright (I don't know his moniker) for the mock interview and drilling)
And everyone on here, thank you.

Please what are the things he clearly stated he hates to hear?

TheRoyalprince:
I stand to be corrected in a good manner way even though am in portugal.

Hello TheRoyalprince, please how is study in purtugal now?
Please can an average Nigerian still afford to school there?
In earnest expectation of your reply.
Thanks.