Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by godguy: 2:39pm On Apr 06, 2021 |
gbadeolu1: Hello guys. Got my visa approved today at the Abuja consulate. 2nd time attempt. Again, first to be interviewed.
Here's my my transcript:
VO: Good morning (I replied) VO: have you ever been to the US before? Me: No. Not to the US. VO: OK. How about any other country? Me: Yes. VO: Where? Me: China. (He didn't hear, and I had to repeat that) VO: for how long were you there? Me: 2 years (he said oh, cool) VO: what did you go for? Me: I went there for my Master's program. VO: Ok. *The conversation above took place under the first one minute or so, even before taking my biometrics*
VO: ok, please place your fingers for capturing. (I did) VO: pass me your passport and documents. (He perused my i20 and typed at length. At a point he nodded his head as though in agreement with something. That sent a relaxing feel across my mind. I was like, this man is getting convinced I'm worthy o. lol
VO: What's your highest qualification? Me: Master's degree VO: In what? Me: Mechanical Engineering. VO: what's your specific area in mechanical engineering during your MS? Me: Electrochemical Corrosion (At this point, I was uneasy because my PhD research will not be exactly in this area any longer, and I will have to explain why it so. I wasn't really happy at this point. Thanks I have my nose mask on, cos my smile went away momentarily. lol)
VO: Ok, I see you have assistantship. How much of your tuition does it cover? Me: My tuition is around 33k but my overall expenses is $52,741 and that's even below my assistantship. And I have about 4k in surplus. VO: Yeah, that's right. VO: Are you single or married? Me: I'm married. (He briefly glanced at my ring finger, it was empty. VO: So, will your family go with you to the US? Me: No they won't. (He waited for more explanation) I continued to say, "but I plan to pay scheduled visit to Nigeria at least once in an academic session". A beautiful expression came on his face when he heard "scheduled visit" I really could perceive it. And he continued to type at length.
VO: What does your wife do? Me: She's into sales of clothing materials, shoes and bags. VO: Ok. He puts my newest passport in a box beside him leaving the old one behind at his front. At this moment, I knew it's a YES! He handed me the white paper and said "It will take about a week before your visa will be ready and you will need that paper to claim it" Me: Oh, ok. VO: You can go. Me: Wow. Thank you very much. God bless you. VO: you're welcome.
I'm the happiest man today!!! congratulations 4 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by abdullahi45: 2:40pm On Apr 06, 2021 |
Hi,
Is there anyone here presently studying at or heading to UTSA (or San Antonio environ) this Fall?
Let's communicate. 1 Like |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by iire(f): 2:59pm On Apr 06, 2021 |
Walspring:
Lol. Yours is epistle and I will need time to read and take time to review it. Thank you sir � |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by barleeh: 4:08pm On Apr 06, 2021 |
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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Annie26: 4:18pm On Apr 06, 2021 |
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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Annie26: 4:29pm On Apr 06, 2021 |
Same here. Still haven't heard from them. 1 Like |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Annie26: 4:32pm On Apr 06, 2021 |
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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by TrillionBrains(m): 4:41pm On Apr 06, 2021 |
gbadeolu1: Hello guys. Got my visa approved today at the Abuja consulate. 2nd time attempt. Again, first to be interviewed.
Here's my my transcript:
VO: Good morning (I replied) VO: have you ever been to the US before? Me: No. Not to the US. VO: OK. How about any other country? Me: Yes. VO: Where? Me: China. (He didn't hear, and I had to repeat that) VO: for how long were you there? Me: 2 years (he said oh, cool) VO: what did you go for? Me: I went there for my Master's program. VO: Ok. *The conversation above took place under the first one minute or so, even before taking my biometrics*
VO: ok, please place your fingers for capturing. (I did) VO: pass me your passport and documents. (He perused my i20 and typed at length. At a point he nodded his head as though in agreement with something. That sent a relaxing feel across my mind. I was like, this man is getting convinced I'm worthy o. lol
VO: What's your highest qualification? Me: Master's degree VO: In what? Me: Mechanical Engineering. VO: what's your specific area in mechanical engineering during your MS? Me: Electrochemical Corrosion (At this point, I was uneasy because my PhD research will not be exactly in this area any longer, and I will have to explain why it so. I wasn't really happy at this point. Thanks I have my nose mask on, cos my smile went away momentarily. lol)
VO: Ok, I see you have assistantship. How much of your tuition does it cover? Me: My tuition is around 33k but my overall expenses is $52,741 and that's even below my assistantship. And I have about 4k in surplus. VO: Yeah, that's right. VO: Are you single or married? Me: I'm married. (He briefly glanced at my ring finger, it was empty. VO: So, will your family go with you to the US? Me: No they won't. (He waited for more explanation) I continued to say, "but I plan to pay scheduled visit to Nigeria at least once in an academic session". A beautiful expression came on his face when he heard "scheduled visit" I really could perceive it. And he continued to type at length.
VO: What does your wife do? Me: She's into sales of clothing materials, shoes and bags. VO: Ok. He puts my newest passport in a box beside him leaving the old one behind at his front. At this moment, I knew it's a YES! He handed me the white paper and said "It will take about a week before your visa will be ready and you will need that paper to claim it" Me: Oh, ok. VO: You can go. Me: Wow. Thank you very much. God bless you. VO: you're welcome.
I'm the happiest man today!!! Congrats man, this is huge!!! I mean with the flow of the conversation you already know it’s a YES� I tap into this walahi 2 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Annie26: 4:46pm On Apr 06, 2021 |
Please house, does anyone know a thing or two about Bowling Green University. The school is too easy and cheap to be true. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Choncoo: 5:10pm On Apr 06, 2021 |
Annie26: Please house, does anyone know a thing or two about Bowling Green University. The school is too easy and cheap to be true. Do you want to try Harvard? 2 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Nobody: 5:13pm On Apr 06, 2021 |
Choncoo:
Do you want to try Harvard? as in ehn they see cheap school and complaining lmao 1 Like |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Judee99(m): 5:28pm On Apr 06, 2021 |
Gracilicutes: me 2 o wiu
Got an admission decision from WIU, what program did you apply for? 1 Like |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by degxyflexy: 5:37pm On Apr 06, 2021 |
Anyone going to West Virginia University? Make e no be only me o �� Annie26: Please house, does anyone know a thing or two about Bowling Green University. The school is too easy and cheap to be true. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by abdullahi45: 5:53pm On Apr 06, 2021 |
Annie26: Please house, does anyone know a thing or two about Bowling Green University. The school is too easy and cheap to be true. Too easy? Are you talking about the admission process and acceptance or the vigorousness of your program? |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Diamondjuli: 5:56pm On Apr 06, 2021 |
gbadeolu1: Hello guys. Got my visa approved today at the Abuja consulate. 2nd time attempt. Again, first to be interviewed.
Here's my my transcript:
VO: Good morning (I replied) VO: have you ever been to the US before? Me: No. Not to the US. VO: OK. How about any other country? Me: Yes. VO: Where? Me: China. (He didn't hear, and I had to repeat that) VO: for how long were you there? Me: 2 years (he said oh, cool) VO: what did you go for? Me: I went there for my Master's program. VO: Ok. *The conversation above took place under the first one minute or so, even before taking my biometrics*
VO: ok, please place your fingers for capturing. (I did) VO: pass me your passport and documents. (He perused my i20 and typed at length. At a point he nodded his head as though in agreement with something. That sent a relaxing feel across my mind. I was like, this man is getting convinced I'm worthy o. lol
VO: What's your highest qualification? Me: Master's degree VO: In what? Me: Mechanical Engineering. VO: what's your specific area in mechanical engineering during your MS? Me: Electrochemical Corrosion (At this point, I was uneasy because my PhD research will not be exactly in this area any longer, and I will have to explain why it so. I wasn't really happy at this point. Thanks I have my nose mask on, cos my smile went away momentarily. lol)
VO: Ok, I see you have assistantship. How much of your tuition does it cover? Me: My tuition is around 33k but my overall expenses is $52,741 and that's even below my assistantship. And I have about 4k in surplus. VO: Yeah, that's right. VO: Are you single or married? Me: I'm married. (He briefly glanced at my ring finger, it was empty. VO: So, will your family go with you to the US? Me: No they won't. (He waited for more explanation) I continued to say, "but I plan to pay scheduled visit to Nigeria at least once in an academic session". A beautiful expression came on his face when he heard "scheduled visit" I really could perceive it. And he continued to type at length.
VO: What does your wife do? Me: She's into sales of clothing materials, shoes and bags. VO: Ok. He puts my newest passport in a box beside him leaving the old one behind at his front. At this moment, I knew it's a YES! He handed me the white paper and said "It will take about a week before your visa will be ready and you will need that paper to claim it" Me: Oh, ok. VO: You can go. Me: Wow. Thank you very much. God bless you. VO: you're welcome.
I'm the happiest man today!!! Congratulations!!!!!! Am happy for you 2 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by titialayo: 6:17pm On Apr 06, 2021 |
I just received my admission notification for Western Illinois university WIU. Admission package has been mailed to my address. please does anyone have idea how much they offer for scholarships and assistantships? And what is the prospect of getting a job after graduation is the school prestigious? Sorry for this questions, I have other schools admission that haven't given me any assistantship until July and I don't want to lose on both sides. 1 Like |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Judee99(m): 6:29pm On Apr 06, 2021 |
[quote author=titialayo post=100550367]
what program did you apply for? Got admitted too |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by titialayo: 6:32pm On Apr 06, 2021 |
[quote author=Judee99 post=100550763][/quote]
MBA supply chain |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by abdullahi45: 6:36pm On Apr 06, 2021 |
gbadeolu1:
Good question. Here's the transcript of my first interview at Lagos consulate sometime in Nov., 2020. I can only guess because I couldn't prove my current employment. And yes, I had this assistantship then.
VO: Good morning, I'll like you to place your right hand four fingers on the scanner. Me: Good morning (placed my fingers) VO: pass me your passport and i20 (I passed her everything) VO: Where are you going? Me: Missouri uni of sci and tech. VO: for what purpose? Me: for a doctorate program in Mechanical engr. VO: Ok. How did you hear about this school? Me: I read a publication by Prof XY and was fascinated by it, and I contacted him indicating my interest to join his research. After series of zoom meetings, he asked me to apply to the school for admission. VO: Did you apply only to this school? Me: No VO: Which other schools did you apply to? (I called all the schools) VO: Ok. But to what purpose do you need a PhD degree? Me: I currently hold a faculty position in a Polytechnic and my goal is to become a Professor in my career. And for that, a PhD degree will be necessary. VO: Ok. Are you married? Me: Yes VO: how many children? Me: I have a child; a daughter. VO: And your wife and child stay here in Nigeria? Me: Yes VO: (After a long typing moment) You have some funding, who is sponsoring the rest? Me: My have full funding, my assistantship is xxxUSD and that's in excess of about 4,000usd to my overall expenses. Vo: Ok. VO: Where did you say you work? Me: (Named my place of work) VO: And you just have a master's Me: Yes VO: Can you show me a proof of your current employment? Me: ermm... I don't have that here with me. VO: You seem to have some more documents there, is there anything to prove your employment? Me: No VO: What are the other documents? Me: My marriage cert., My daughter's birth cert and letter of offer of assistantship. (Let me have that, referring to the offer letter. She glanced through the two pages and returned it, looked again at my i20 and typed at length) VO: Thank you for your interest in blah blah blah, I'm sorry you do not currently meet the requirements for an F1 visa. This paper will explain why, and she handed back my documents.
I hope this helps. Congratulations Boss. And thanks for sharing. In your experience would you say the interview process is less intense at Abuja compared to Lagos? 2 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by homodele: 7:58pm On Apr 06, 2021 |
Congratulations titialayo. Were you given any form of scholarship/Assistantship? titialayo: I just received my admission notification for Western Illinois university WIU. Admission package has been mailed to my address. please does anyone have idea how much they offer for scholarships and assistantships? And what is the prospect of getting a job after graduation is the school prestigious? Sorry for this questions, I have other schools admission that haven't given me any assistantship until July and I don't want to lose on both sides. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by titialayo: 8:21pm On Apr 06, 2021 |
homodele: Congratulations titialayo. Were you given any form of scholarship/Assistantship?
Yes assistantship form . But I don't know if the scholarships is automatic or I need to apply for them |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Dmoney1992(m): 8:30pm On Apr 06, 2021 |
Good evening all, please can I pay for visa fees and book appointment before filling ds160 form because have not yet receive my i20. Thank you |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by maximsjoe(m): 8:32pm On Apr 06, 2021 |
please guys i need help here anybody with a transcript on master in biomedical engineering i need it to before my interview date 08023959241 1 Like |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by pebes: 8:50pm On Apr 06, 2021 |
Please what do you mean by you got assistantship and you don't know if it automatic. I applied but I am at the SEND YOUR FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR I-20 PHASE . To my knowledge of WIU, you apply for assistantship Separately it doesn't come with admission offer titialayo:
Yes assistantship form . But I don't know if the scholarships is automatic or I need to apply for them |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Milkshakes01(f): 8:58pm On Apr 06, 2021 |
Dmoney1992: Good evening all, please can I pay for visa fees and book appointment before filling ds160 form because have not yet receive my i20. Thank you No, you can’t. You can only pay visa fees but you need your Sevis ID to book an appointment. 1 Like |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by kekenation(m): 9:35pm On Apr 06, 2021 |
Any North Carolina Central University admit in the house? |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by maximsjoe(m): 9:43pm On Apr 06, 2021 |
Please guys I need help anybody with a transcript for master in biomedical engineering my date of interview is close |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Milkshakes01(f): 10:02pm On Apr 06, 2021 |
maximsjoe: Please guys I need help anybody with a transcript for master in biomedical engineering my date of interview is close Type in ‘Biomedical Engineering VO’ into the search button here on Nairaland, limit it the travel section, you will see some transcript. 3 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Nobody: 10:06pm On Apr 06, 2021 |
Amazing! Glory to God! Congratulations! gbadeolu1: Hello guys. Got my visa approved today at the Abuja consulate. 2nd time attempt. Again, first to be interviewed.
Here's my my transcript:
VO: Good morning (I replied) VO: have you ever been to the US before? Me: No. Not to the US. VO: OK. How about any other country? Me: Yes. VO: Where? Me: China. (He didn't hear, and I had to repeat that) VO: for how long were you there? Me: 2 years (he said oh, cool) VO: what did you go for? Me: I went there for my Master's program. VO: Ok. *The conversation above took place under the first one minute or so, even before taking my biometrics*
VO: ok, please place your fingers for capturing. (I did) VO: pass me your passport and documents. (He perused my i20 and typed at length. At a point he nodded his head as though in agreement with something. That sent a relaxing feel across my mind. I was like, this man is getting convinced I'm worthy o. lol
VO: What's your highest qualification? Me: Master's degree VO: In what? Me: Mechanical Engineering. VO: what's your specific area in mechanical engineering during your MS? Me: Electrochemical Corrosion (At this point, I was uneasy because my PhD research will not be exactly in this area any longer, and I will have to explain why it so. I wasn't really happy at this point. Thanks I have my nose mask on, cos my smile went away momentarily. lol)
VO: Ok, I see you have assistantship. How much of your tuition does it cover? Me: My tuition is around 33k but my overall expenses is $52,741 and that's even below my assistantship. And I have about 4k in surplus. VO: Yeah, that's right. VO: Are you single or married? Me: I'm married. (He briefly glanced at my ring finger, it was empty. VO: So, will your family go with you to the US? Me: No they won't. (He waited for more explanation) I continued to say, "but I plan to pay scheduled visit to Nigeria at least once in an academic session". A beautiful expression came on his face when he heard "scheduled visit" I really could perceive it. And he continued to type at length.
VO: What does your wife do? Me: She's into sales of clothing materials, shoes and bags. VO: Ok. He puts my newest passport in a box beside him leaving the old one behind at his front. At this moment, I knew it's a YES! He handed me the white paper and said "It will take about a week before your visa will be ready and you will need that paper to claim it" Me: Oh, ok. VO: You can go. Me: Wow. Thank you very much. God bless you. VO: you're welcome.
I'm the happiest man today!!! 4 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Dtosin26: 10:33pm On Apr 06, 2021 |
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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Kenneylee(m): 10:51pm On Apr 06, 2021 |
Any1 goin to Indiana University of Pennsylvania? |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by maximsjoe(m): 10:54pm On Apr 06, 2021 |
Milkshakes01:
Type in ‘Biomedical Engineering VO’ into the search button here on Nairaland, limit it the travel section, you will see some transcript. thank you so much |