godguy:


Sorry about that.
What is in your i20? scholarship or Graduate Assistantship?

ObodoNaija:


Research assistantship

kaey10:
Guys if ur school is resuming January, you can request for EA. I requested for EA yesterday and it has been approved this afternoon my new date is now on the 26th of this month

deolubajo:
MS or PhD please?

ObodoNaija:


There is nothing wrong with his transcript. He posted based on what he was asked. I was also denied today by the Korean guy, and this was the exact question he asked me. I even have full funding. My own is a fully funded program. He said he can see that I have a scholarship, I wanted to explain to him that it is not scholarship but full funding, he just did not listen.

Virtually everybody that he interviewed today was same question. He will first ask if you have travelled out before, once you say no, the next questions na just for formality sake.

I dont know why the other lady was not on sit today.

BARISTAMandela:
Visa Interview Transcript:
Location: Abuja
School: Pennsylvania State University
COA: 74k
Scholarship: 38k
Deficit: 36k
Attempt: 2nd attempt (1st attempt was in 2019)
Status VISA APPROVED

V.O: Good morning

Me: Good morning, how is work?

VO: Fine thank you. (With a little surprise stare)
Pass me your I20

Me: Pls have it. (Placed my hands for biometric)

V.O: What are you going to do at Pennstate University

Me: I'm going for my Master of laws program in Public International law under the foreign lawyers program since my practice jurisdiction is not within the States (I said this cos my I20 says LLM - foreign lawyers program, so I used it to my advantage)

V.O: Where do you currently work?

Me: I run my own law firm ****LLP alongside my partner counsel **** Bruno Tobi. He will be in charge while I go for my studies, I also run a non-for-profit the Center for ****** on the side.

V.O: How many staff do have there?

Me: We have 2 associates, one intern and 2 office assistants.

V. O: What are you going to do when you return from this program?

Me: I will return to my position as the managing partner of our firm *****LLP and also see to the launching of our mediation center under the auspices of the Center for ******.

V.O: I can see you have scholarship of 38k, so who will be paying for your deficit?

Me: My elder sister Claire will paying for my deficit.

V.O: I see, (she muttered while holding on to my i20 and passport probably looking to confirm a few details.
okay sir, (after typing for few seconds)
I will be approving your visa (there came the white � �️ sweet sheet.)�

Me: Thank you and have a nice day (meanwhile I remained there pretending to be listening to those routine advice)

*FINIS*

*Personal tip:*
Start early, don't be in a haste else you blur your chances. (I took me 3 solid years) prepare well, fast and pray, as a Catholic I had to do some long novenas, avoided all the daughter's of eve that came calling to come to my house and massage me

Secondly, guys grace works, but you have to do the work especially your DS160 form (make sure infos rhyme with your previous interview forms), take your time and fill it well. But above all pray, fast and fervently ask for uncommon favour and grace.

While at the US embassy, I noticed that all the embassy staff including the V.O were extremely kind and polite towards me, unlike in my first interview. I went to this interview more spiritually prepared than ever. Only God saw me true. Jesus Christ owes all the credit.

Thanks you all for everything. I can’t thank Fairheart and everyone on NL that has contributed positively enough for all the love and support.

DON'T EVER EVER GIVE UP.

God bless you all��

ObodoNaija:



PhD

fairheart:
OLD POST, YOU MAY FIND IT USEFUL!

Janet200:


This is painful o, It’s well.

BoluwajiPieters:


Wow! Did he give any particular reason for denying you the visa? Looks like these VOs work with numbers... Like, they've a quota system or something. It'll be well.

BARISTAMandela:
Visa Interview Transcript:
Location: Abuja
School: Pennsylvania State University
COA: 74k
Scholarship: 38k
Deficit: 36k
Attempt: 2nd attempt (1st attempt was in 2019)
Status VISA APPROVED

V.O: Good morning

Me: Good morning, how is work?

VO: Fine thank you. (With a little surprise stare)
Pass me your I20

Me: Pls have it. (Placed my hands for biometric)

V.O: What are you going to do at Pennstate University

Me: I'm going for my Master of laws program in Public International law under the foreign lawyers program since my practice jurisdiction is not within the States (I said this cos my I20 says LLM - foreign lawyers program, so I used it to my advantage)

V.O: Where do you currently work?

Me: I run my own law firm ****LLP alongside my partner counsel **** Bruno Tobi. He will be in charge while I go for my studies, I also run a non-for-profit the Center for ****** on the side.

V.O: How many staff do have there?

Me: We have 2 associates, one intern and 2 office assistants.

V. O: What are you going to do when you return from this program?

Me: I will return to my position as the managing partner of our firm *****LLP and also see to the launching of our mediation center under the auspices of the Center for ******.

V.O: I can see you have scholarship of 38k, so who will be paying for your deficit?

Me: My elder sister Claire will paying for my deficit.

V.O: I see, (she muttered while holding on to my i20 and passport probably looking to confirm a few details.
okay sir, (after typing for few seconds)
I will be approving your visa (there came the white � �️ sweet sheet.)�

Me: Thank you and have a nice day (meanwhile I remained there pretending to be listening to those routine advice)

*FINIS*

*Personal tip:*
Start early, don't be in a haste else you blur your chances. (I took me 3 solid years) prepare well, fast and pray, as a Catholic I had to do some long novenas, avoided all the daughter's of eve that came calling to come to my house and massage me

Secondly, guys grace works, but you have to do the work especially your DS160 form (make sure infos rhyme with your previous interview forms), take your time and fill it well. But above all pray, fast and fervently ask for uncommon favour and grace.

While at the US embassy, I noticed that all the embassy staff including the V.O were extremely kind and polite towards me, unlike in my first interview. I went to this interview more spiritually prepared than ever. Only God saw me true. Jesus Christ owes all the credit.

Thanks you all for everything. I can’t thank Fairheart and everyone on NL that has contributed positively enough for all the love and support.

DON'T EVER EVER GIVE UP.

God bless you all��

Lovelypam:
Congrats dear. I graduated from penn state and it is indeed a lovely school. Important tip: Get a lot of jackets as it is so cold there. Infact it will be snowing when you resume in January.

ObodoNaija:
Please guys what can someone fill on DS 160 as reason or reasons for denial? As I dey now, I dont know why the VO refused to approve my Visa.

Mickeybook:
I'd advice you put unknown reasons.... As no one knows the reason for denial except the vo that interviewed you... Hope this helps

ObodoNaija:



Thank you for this, but dont you think the VO will definitely know or conclude that I didn't effect any changes before coming for another interview.

ObodoNaija:



Thank you for this, but dont you think the VO will definitely know or conclude that I didn't effect any changes before coming for another interview.

Gent2nice:
Congrats and wish you all the best.
Was this Lagos or Abuja? So also is it regular appointment or previously denied? Asking to learn. Would appreciate an answer.
Abuja, regular

Mickeybook:
what is the category of your first denial... Was it student or b1/b2?

kaey10:
Guys if ur school is resuming January, you can request for EA. I requested for EA yesterday and it has been approved this afternoon my new date is now on the 26th of this month

fairheart:
OLD POST, YOU MAY FIND IT USEFUL!

ObodoNaija:
Please guys what can someone fill on DS 160 as reason or reasons for denial? As I dey now, I dont know why the VO refused to approve my Visa.

One code is allowed per student and will only be valid for a single application. International students may only apply for Summer and Fall 2022.

To redeem, you must submit your application and all supporting documents before 5 p.m. CDT on Friday, October 22.

ObodoNaija:
Please guys what can someone fill on DS 160 as reason or reasons for denial? As I dey now, I dont know why the VO refused to approve my Visa.

Dayoaf:



Just say you didn’t get the chance to provide the consular with enough information that would have helped your case. Or “I didn’t get to” and omit the chance. That way your next VO would want to hear what you have to say.

Oofay:
The paper you were given must have a section of the act written on it. 221(g) or 214(b) I think
So check it. If it's under 214(b), just write 'I was denied under section 214(b) if he US .....act.'
No need for story. They'll see the particular reason on the system.

NigPatriot:


...and what usefulness will his response do to you?

Potbellied:


Please, what initial date were you given before the EA's new date?