adurajoseph:
The best i feel you can do is let them know he is a legal resident of the US if they ask, is he is married and with a child you can say that and add that his responsiblilities with his family kept him ther and that he is a legal resident. Then try to sell your self as best as possible if they ask you if you have plans on returning. In my case and didn't convince them with my answer because i didnt expect it, so also prepare for other questions like what you sponsor does, how much they earn and how they will not be suffering if they pay for your education and that there is more than sufficient funds. e.t.c.

Alright cool. I’ll keep that in mind.

Thanks.

I think your transcript is good overall.

In your answer to what will this program do for you, I feel you should put your last statement first, some VOs don't have time for stories and might think you're going off course. So put important or main points first, stories should come later.

PS: I'm an applicant too, so might be wrong, just an experience from a previous denial.

Victoriaog:
Good Morning everyone. kindly help me review my revised transcript.

Me: Good morning
VO: Good morning, Can I have your passport and I-20
Me: (Passes them)

VO: Where are you going to in the USA?
Me: I am going to the US to study and acquire my masters degree in mass communication with concentration in journalism at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

VO: how did you know about UALR?
Me: I carried out extensive research using academic websites. I used usnews.com, gradschools.com and then google.com. I further streamlined my search to schools whose courses aligns with my area of interest

VO: how many admit and which
Me: 4 admit
University of Arkansas at Little Rock, University of Missouri, Kansas City, Texas tech university, Lubbock and Arkansas State university, Jonesboro.


VO: why did you choose UALR?
Me: Checking out several schools and speaking with different professors from these schools, professor Timothy Edwards' warm approach and timely response to my numerous inquiries gave me comfort. His interest and teaching experience in journalism was really something that caught my attention and I am willing to learn under him.

VO: Why this course/ what will it do for you?
Me: During my summer internship at orange fm Akure, I happened to work alongside a couple of journalists, Through observing them and their passion to work. My burning desire and Interest for journalism grew more. This degree will make me stand out amongst the rest in professional and academic work as well as give me an edge over others in research and analytics evolving world of media and communication when i return to Nigeria

VO: what’s your study plan
Me: I would be required to complete 33 credit hours of course work in 24 months inclusive of 6 credit hours of core requirement course, 3 credit hours of electives courses. A few of my courses include special problems in mass communication, media criticisms, news media publishing, special topics in journalism, images of minorities in the media.

VO: who’s your sponsor
Me: My uncle will be sponsoring me

VO: why is your uncle sponsoring you
Me: My uncle who was trained by my dad is willing and capable to pay back and he has always been a driving force for me to always advance in life and career.

VO: what does he do
Me: He used to work as a geology professor at Wesley University Ondo and adjunct professor at Federal university of Technology Akure before he went into the oil and gas industry.

VO: why USA and not Nigeria
Me: what is best about acquiring advance studies in the US is that the qualification i earn is globally recognized and on top of that the education system in the US has been known historically for its academic excellence. I will also like to intern with CNN or Bloomberg where I will gain experiences that can't be gained in Nigeria. This will give me a better chance and offer when I'm done with my masters and it will boost my chances to getter a better job in Nigeria. It's a great start for my career path.

Okay thanks. Am only worried that the admission deadline is 15th of may and also she too dey do MIA. But I will just keep my fingers crossed. Thanks mate, I really appreciate.

ObodoNaija:


I wonder too, and it can be very frustrating.

I think since she asked for your CV and has given you survey of the research, it simply means it is positive. I guess she likes your profile and would want you to work with her. Just give her some time, dont bombard her with emails. Your admission might come with funding since it is under review and you are already in contact with a Prof. I will advice you to wait till month end before you send her another email.

Thank you so much brother... I would keep reading her research and let you guys know if anything changes.

Schrodinger1:


So, be aware that full funding with stipends is highly competitive and it takes time to make those decisions most times. Although, this is relative with respect to your degree or program of study. Between my GRA interview and funding was exactly 11weeks. And I still did a review of one of his 1999 paper that he didn't send me.

Bear in mind that those professors are mostly busy but next time, your very first mail with your POI should have your CV attached. They love it that way.

I would advise you to go and download more of her papers, do as much reviews as you can, attach and send them to her. Let her know of your research interest and prowess. Then tell her how you aim at contributing to her current work. I feel you'd still get the offer. Offers could come up till the 2nd week of June. Start mailing her twice a week as a means of reminder. Monday's & Thursday's. Do not worry about admission deadline. You've already applied.

Hi

I feel your reasons for why Grand Canyon and what will this certificate do for you is weak.

A business Analytics degree is not necessarily a research degree, it prepares you for the industry, plus it's from a business school and you shouldn't talk about research interest in growing small and medium businesses in Nigeria, when you later talked about adding value to your mum's business.

You could talk about the advance and predictive Analytics curriculum plus electives that is tailored towards helping your mother's business or any other organisation make data informed decisions. For example, if your mum runs a distribution or logistics business, an elective in supply chain Analytics might help ( see this link on the program's website https://www.gcu.edu/blog/business-management/why-choose-master-science-business-analytics).

On what will the certificate do for you: You first said to improve your mum's business, then later you said you want to train businesses. I think you should pick either narrative and dwell on it or you can say you will provide actionable insights to grow your mum's business, then in 3-5 years time, you intend to create a website or resource to help medium businesses get insights from their idle databases.

Overall you need to do more research about the program outcomes of a business Analytics degree.

PS: I'm also an applicant going for the same program. My feedback might be wrong.
[quote . I need correction on my transcript.
Would be going for an interview on the 19th of May at Abuja
3rd interview
Vo- why are you going to the use
Me- to obtain a masters of science in business analytics at grand canyon university Arizona

Vo- why grand canyon university
Me- apart from my sister been an alumni of grand canyon university.
My research interest is in the field of ways to grow business in small and medium scale sector in Nigeria. I spoke with professor phil Greg in the department of business analytics who has a research on ways to grow business in small and medium scale sector in the word, he would be of help to me. The university tuition fee is in line with my mother's budget.

Vo- who is you sponsor
Me- my mom

Vo- what does she do
Me- she is the managing director of ..... Where I work.

Vo- why is she have a different last name
Me- I lost my dad at a very little age, and my mom got remarried.

Vo- how would this certificate help you
Me- with a master degree in business analytics, it would help me enhance The growth of my mother's company where I work,
During the covid 19 pandemic, individuals where helped by the Nigerian government to grow their businesses, without a good knowledge about the data base of your business it won't grow. So I would start up a training business firm for individuals with passion for business.

Vo- after your masters what next for you.
Me- upon my return to Nigeria. I would go back to my place of work, And bring those knowledge at work in my mother's company.

Vo- why USA
Me- I chose USA because they offer the right blend to the theoretical and practical knowledge which is very difficult to obtain anywhere in the world.

I have more let me post this for now. Please I need your honest correction. I really want to be confident in my self. I believe I can get it here.
[/quote]

To everyone who has had his/her visa approved, how much is the reciprocity fee paid at the embassy?

Guys, please am confuse about what to fill in the Occupation section in the visa application form.

I was previously working as a civil servant before I stopped around February, my question is do I put "student" or "business" or what exactly on the occupation section?
Please guys what's the best bet on this. Please I need your help. Thank you

To everyone who has had his/her visa approved, how much is the reciprocity fee paid at the embassy?

Reciprocity fee is canceled

tochil123:
Guys, please am confuse about what to fill in the Occupation section in the visa application form.

I was previously working as a civil servant before I stopped around February, my question is do I put "student" or "business" or what exactly on the occupation section?
Please guys what's the best bet on this. Please I need your help. Thank you

Simply put what you’re going to tell them you’ve been doing post the civil-servant work during the interview.

Business? After, I left my then work, I started so sos which I’ve been doing since then, up till now.

Education? After, I left my last work, I registered for a course at so so which I’m still this and that.

Put Wetin you go talk for embassy oh!!! No put education and talk business oh.

Shalom!!

Moshkom:


Simply put what you’re going to tell them you’ve been doing post the civil-servant work during the interview.

Business? After, I left my then work, I started so sos which I’ve been doing since then, up till now.

Education? After, I left my last work, I registered for a course at so so which I’m still this and that.

Put Wetin you go talk for embassy oh!!! No put education and talk business oh.

Shalom!!

Thank you brother.

Miscellaneous:


Please bro.. learn to type in a thread. Learn to quote who you are discussing with. Your comments are just scattered all over the place, u are not in your dm. It's hard for someone to help now because of your scattered comments. Please dont take my words harshly... I couldn't find a more subtle way to explain this

so sorry about. This is my email Oriyomilove67@gmail.com like I said earlier I would really appreciate if anyone could assist me on mock interviews.
Thanks

cliffton:
Okay thanks. Am only worried that the admission deadline is 15th of may and also she too dey do MIA. But I will just keep my fingers crossed. Thanks mate, I really appreciate.

You are welcome bro. You dont need to worry about the deadline since you have submitted your application. The deadline is for those that are yet to submit theirs.

i guys please I need your help, two years ago(2019) I had applied for a student visa I was issued my white papers and passport collected to have my visa printed on it, and 2days later when I check my visa status I was denied. And when I had gone to the reception center to get my passport back. It came with a slip pointing to the reason why I was refused under section 214b ...my question could I have been banned?? And for how long? What do I do if I have been banned before re applying? Please I need answers guys

Hello guys,
I’m an undergrad and I’d like to have some mock interviews. Please who can help me. My interview is in two weeks
Please email me at ikennaokenwa2004@gmail.com

i guys please I need your help, two years ago(2019) I had applied for a student visa I was issued my white papers and passport collected to have my visa printed on it, and 2days later when I check my visa status I was denied. And when I had gone to the reception center to get my passport back. It came with a slip pointing to the reason why I was refused under section 214b ...my question could I have been banned?

Ikenna04:
Hello guys,
I’m an undergrad and I’d like to have some mock interviews. Please who can help me. My interview is in two weeks
Please email me at ikennaokenwa2004@gmail.com

Sand DM

@Walspring please check your DM. It’s super important!

beans12:
i guys please I need your help, two years ago(2019) I had applied for a student visa I was issued my white papers and passport collected to have my visa printed on it, and 2days later when I check my visa status I was denied. And when I had gone to the reception center to get my passport back. It came with a slip pointing to the reason why I was refused under section 214b ...my question could I have been banned?

At the Interview did you hear anything like Administrative processing? (AP).
The only reason for that denial is; further checks are run on your documents, and the officials discovered some discrepancies.

Since you're given the reason of 214b. You might not have been banned but just denied.

Now be honest with yourself, did you produce fraudulent documents?

horlahsunbo225:

Sand DM

I've sent a dm

Greatajo:
To everyone who has had his/her visa approved, how much is the reciprocity fee paid at the embassy?

Reciprocity fee has long been rescinded.
Now you don't pay after your visa has been issued.

i guys please I need your help, two years ago(2019) I had applied for a student visa I was issued my white papers and passport collected to have my visa printed on it, and 2days later when I check my visa status I was denied. And when I had gone to the reception center to get my passport back. It came with a slip pointing to the reason why I was refused under section 214b ...my question could I have been banned? the consular held my bank statement after the interview.

If it was actually a 214b refusal, you haven't been banned. Here's some information that would help you understand what happened:

What does a visa denial under INA section 214(b) mean?

This law applies only to nonimmigrant visa categories. If you are refused a visa under section 214(b), it means that you:

Did not sufficiently demonstrate to the consular officer that you qualify for the nonimmigrant visa category you applied for; and/or
Did not overcome the presumption of immigrant intent, required by law, by sufficiently demonstrating that you have strong ties to your home country that will compel you to leave the United States at the end of your temporary stay. (H-1B and L visa applicants, along with their spouse and any minor children, are excluded from this requirement.)
What are considered strong ties to my home country?

Ties are the various aspects of your life that bind you to your home country. Strong ties vary from country to country, city to city, and person to person, but examples include:

Your job;
Your home; and/or
Your relationships with family and friends.
While conducting visa interviews, consular officers look at each application individually and consider the applicant's circumstances, travel plans, financial resources, and ties outside of the United States that will ensure the applicant’s departure after a temporary visit.

Is a refusal under section 214(b) permanent?

No. A refusal, or ineligibility, under section 214(b) is for that specific application, so once a case is closed, the consular section cannot take any further action. There is no appeal process. If you feel there is additional information that should be considered related to the visa decision, or there are significant changes in your circumstances since your last application, you may reapply for a visa. To reapply, you must complete a new application form, pay the application fee, and schedule an appointment for a new interview. Review the website of the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where you plan to reapply to learn about any reapplication procedures.

beans12:
i guys please I need your help, two years ago(2019) I had applied for a student visa I was issued my white papers and passport collected to have my visa printed on it, and 2days later when I check my visa status I was denied. And when I had gone to the reception center to get my passport back. It came with a slip pointing to the reason why I was refused under section 214b ...my question could I have been banned? the consular held my bank statement after the interview.

beans12:
i guys please I need your help, two years ago(2019) I had applied for a student visa I was issued my white papers and passport collected to have my visa printed on it, and 2days later when I check my visa status I was denied. And when I had gone to the reception center to get my passport back. It came with a slip pointing to the reason why I was refused under section 214b ...my question could I have been banned? the consular held my bank statement after the interview.

Since it was under section 214b, you were not banned.

Thank you for the response

NigPatriot:


Reciprocity fee has long been rescinded.
Now you don't pay after your visa has been issued.

Hello my people. I want someone to coordinate mock interview for me.

Thanks in advance.

Moshkom:
@Walspring please check your DM. It’s super important!

I have replied you since.

desty:
Please the able mentors of this forum @fairheart and @walspring .I need your help . Please how can I contact you or if you can send an email to me on tundesy29.yahoo.com . Thank you and God bless

Can you post what you want here ?

EVENING HOUSE, I APPLIED FOR A VISA EARLY LAST YEAR BUT WASNT GRANTED. NOW, I GOT ADMISSION TO ANOTHER SCHOOL AND WANT TO APPLY AGAIN BUT WITH A DIFFERENT EMAIL. WHILE FILLING OUT THE VISA APPOINTMENT FORM, I GOT A RESPONSE THAT MY DETAILS MATCHES ONE ON THE DATABASE WHICH HAPPENS TO BE THE EMAIL I USED LAST YEAR. MY PROBLEM NOW IS THAT I NO LONGER HAVE ACCESS TO THAT EMAIL AND ALSO, THIS NEW EMAIL WAS THE ONE I USED FOR VISA APPLICATION BUT THEY WANT TO TRANSFER MY DETAILS TO THE PREVIOUS ONE. HOW DO I GO ABOUT IT PLEASE

Call the Lagos embassy at this number: 012278955, they're the ones that handle the CGI website, you'll be put on hold or the number might not connect for a while, but keep trying, once you're connected with an agent, explain it to them in detail, you'll be told to provide a new/unique email so that they can transfer your former email to the new one, you'll also be told to provide a scanned copy of your passport. After a day, you should receive an email confirming your new email and a temporary password, if you don't get the email after a day, call them again and have them do it over the phone while you're on the line with them.

Greatajo:
EVENING HOUSE, I APPLIED FOR A VISA EARLY LAST YEAR BUT WASNT GRANTED. NOW, I GOT ADMISSION TO ANOTHER SCHOOL AND WANT TO APPLY AGAIN BUT WITH A DIFFERENT EMAIL. WHILE FILLING OUT THE VISA APPOINTMENT FORM, I GOT A RESPONSE THAT MY DETAILS MATCHES ONE ON THE DATABASE WHICH HAPPENS TO BE THE EMAIL I USED LAST YEAR. MY PROBLEM NOW IS THAT I NO LONGER HAVE ACCESS TO THAT EMAIL AND ALSO, THIS NEW EMAIL WAS THE ONE I USED FOR VISA APPLICATION BUT THEY WANT TO TRANSFER MY DETAILS TO THE PREVIOUS ONE. HOW DO I GO ABOUT IT PLEASE

Greatajo:
EVENING HOUSE, I APPLIED FOR A VISA EARLY LAST YEAR BUT WASNT GRANTED. NOW, I GOT ADMISSION TO ANOTHER SCHOOL AND WANT TO APPLY AGAIN BUT WITH A DIFFERENT EMAIL. WHILE FILLING OUT THE VISA APPOINTMENT FORM, I GOT A RESPONSE THAT MY DETAILS MATCHES ONE ON THE DATABASE WHICH HAPPENS TO BE THE EMAIL I USED LAST YEAR. MY PROBLEM NOW IS THAT I NO LONGER HAVE ACCESS TO THAT EMAIL AND ALSO, THIS NEW EMAIL WAS THE ONE I USED FOR VISA APPLICATION BUT THEY WANT TO TRANSFER MY DETAILS TO THE PREVIOUS ONE. HOW DO I GO ABOUT IT PLEASE

Click on allow or yes something like that, then you would be asked to upload your international passport. Wait for 72 hours or less mine was less you would get a new password with your new email then you would be able to book for interview date

Walspring:


I have replied you since.

Wait! Sorry, ADEWALE?

MrBammy:
Hello Fam,
My wife’s visa got approved this morning at Lagos embassy... exactly a week of her denial at Abuja embassy. Glory to God. Please, we are thinking of deferring the admission if possible to August, just to hustle more for money and I want to know if that will not jeopardize her visa! Gurus, kindly advice.
School: UMKC
#fairheart, you no reply my mail since last week oh

Congrats @Mr Bammy, Please I sent your a messaged via email. Please kindly respond with your contact. I have a whole lot to ask.

I have been denied 3 times in lagos in 2017/2018 then i was single and now am married with a baby and now event a different job. Am into IT and I work in a telecoms firm. I want to reapply for the 4th attempt with my family.

Please advice.