imperiouxx:
spyke01 and EdetMavo,

Cheers!

Thanks bro

Interview at Lagos Embassy @ 6:30am

Me: Goodmorning!
V.O: Why do u want to go to US
Me: I want to study for Master's in Chemical Engineering at the University of Dayton.
V.0:Why University of Dayton?
Me: there is a on going research made by prof Michael Elass on dynamics modelling and simulation of chemical plant which happened to align with my area of research interest during my extensive research.
V.0: How long is your program?
Me: 24 months. Ending by May, 17 2017.
V.0: Which year did you graduate?
Me: I graduated 2011
V.0: How many schools did u apply to?
Me: Lamar University...
Me: University of Dayton, University of Connecticut and Lamar University.
V.0: Did you write any Standardized tests?
Me: I did Toefl and Gre. I submitted both. Gre's score was 296 and Toefl's score was 85
V.0: where do you work?
Me: I work as a customer care agent in Globacom
V.0: What do you do?
Me: I attend to customers issues and complaints.
V.0: How much do you earn?
Me: I earn 83K per month
V.0: Who is sponsoring you?
Me: My dad.
V.0: what does he do?
Me: he is into estate management and construction.
V.0: I'm sorry but I won't be issuing you Visa and she gave me 214b form.

Good morning here... Actually have been following this thread for months learning things..

Am not planning to study in USA but in a different country and my interview is coming up next week...


Here is my transcript I would want you guys to tell me what to remove, add or edit..
V.O: what is your name?
Me: blablabla Sir.
Vo:why are you going to China?
Me :For my degree in aeronautical engineering sir.
Vo: what university
Me:shenyang aerospace university sir
Vo:why Shenyang aerospace university?
Me; the university is highly ranked in my field of study sir and moreover it's aircraft maintenance center is the only one being approved By the Chinese civil aviation authority and this Would make practical aspect more effective and efficient sir especially in aerodynamics sir.
Vo:how did you find this university?
Me: I found this university during a search on internet and I visited the school official website and I was impressed with the school faculty profile and course curriculum sir.
Vo: what course are you going for
Me: aeronautical engineering sir
Vo:what will the course be go you.
This course will open new and more job prospects and advantage for me in Nigeria after the completion of my course.
Vo: why are you going for aeronautical engineering?
Me:i have a Strong interest in aviation and engineering so going for this course will provide me a specialization in my field of interest sir.
V.o:why did you pick China for your studies?
Me:China has always been the center of excellence especially in aeronautical engineering and provides quality education by making students gain knowledge in practical ways as much as possible
Vo:Who is sponsoring you?
Me : my dad
Vo:What does he do...
Me:blablabla...


Sorry for derailing your thread.

cc:slimmy05 spyke01 amefrica

pls I wish to say something, I stand to be corrected.....

It's been said that people with virgin passport are usually denied... well I doubt it..

it's been said that those going to Colleges are usually denied... well I doubt it... if you are going for Graduate studies... it's often a good one...

it's been said that most times people in their first time are usually denied... well I doubt...

All these applies to myself...

Just wanna say one thing... IT'S ONLY GOD WHOM WE SHOULD LOOK UP TO AT ALL TIMES

EdetMavo:
pls I wish to say something, I stand to be corrected.....

It's been said that people with virgin passport are usually denied... well I doubt it..

it's been said that those going to Colleges are usually denied... well I doubt it... if you are going for Graduate studies... it's often a good one...

it's been said that most times people in their first time are usually denied... well I doubt...

All these applies to myself...

Just wanna say one thing... IT'S ONLY GOD WHOM WE SHOULD LOOK UP TO AT ALL TIMES

Edet, where are you heading to in the US?

Hello house! Do any one know next available appointment date in Lagos?

DARKLIGHT:
Interview at Lagos Embassy @ 6:30am

Me: Goodmorning!
V.O: Why do u want to go to US
Me: I want to study for Master's in Chemical Engineering at the University of Dayton.
V.0:Why University of Dayton?
Me: there is a on going research made by prof Michael Elass on dynamics modelling and simulation of chemical plant which happened to align with my area of research interest during my extensive research.
V.0: How long is your program?
Me: 24 months. Ending by May, 17 2017.
V.0: Which year did you graduate?
Me: I graduated 2011
V.0: How many schools did u apply to?
Me: Lamar University...
Me: University of Dayton, University of Connecticut and Lamar University.
V.0: Did you write any Standardized tests?
Me: I did Toefl and Gre. I submitted both. Gre's score was 296 and Toefl's score was 85
V.0: where do you work?
Me: I work as a customer care agent in Globacom
V.0: What do you do?
Me: I attend to customers issues and complaints.
V.0: How much do you earn?
Me: I earn 83K per month
V.0: Who is sponsoring you?
Me: My dad.
V.0: what does he do?
Me: he is into estate management and construction.
V.0: I'm sorry but I won't be issuing you Visa and she gave me 214b form.

Sorry about the delay. A few observations; about three lines of response indicated desperation-
1. How many schools did you apply to? You shld have mentioned the figures and not list, except you were asked to do so, because in some cases, names of school we list can be another impediment, although, this happens seldomly.
2. Did you write any Standardized test? You shld have said just Yes and then state the kind of test and not to tender the report until you are asked to do so.
Rebrand yourself and refire, that small paper is yours.
All the best!

DARKLIGHT:
Hello house! Do any one know next available appointment date in Lagos?

Candid advice, pls don't rush it, if you can book for next month, that won't be bad. Cheers

innovativeame:

Sorry about the delay. A few observations; about three lines of response indicated desperation-
1. How many schools did you apply to? You shld have mentioned the figures and not list, except you were asked to do so, because in some cases, names of school we list can be another impediment, although, this happens seldomly.
2. Did you write any Standardized test? You shld have said just Yes and then state the kind of test and not to tender the report until you are asked to do so.
Rebrand yourself and refire, that small paper is yours.
All the best!

Thank you, Innovativeme. I only submitted my Gre and Toefl score sheets when she asked me to. But for the number of schools, I think I just went ahead to call the names of schools. I even faltered when I was calling the names of the school. Then I have to call it again. Thanks, man! I guessed having premeditated answers immediately I'm being asked some questions without hesitating made me look desperate.

DARKLIGHT:


Thank you, Innovativeme. I only submitted my Gre and Toefl score sheets when she asked me to. But for the number of schools, I think I just went ahead to call the names of schools. I even faltered when I was calling the names of the school. Then I have to call it again. Thanks, man! I guessed having premeditated answers immediately I'm being asked some questions without hesitating made me look desperate.

I'm glad you realised your mistake, you are now a step ahead. You will get by God's grace. Safe bro!

DARKLIGHT:
Interview at Lagos Embassy @ 6:30am

Me: Goodmorning!
V.O: Why do u want to go to US
Me: I want to study for Master's in Chemical Engineering at the University of Dayton.
V.0:Why University of Dayton?
Me: there is a on going research made by prof Michael Elass on dynamics modelling and simulation of chemical plant which happened to align with my area of research interest during my extensive research.
V.0: How long is your program?
Me: 24 months. Ending by May, 17 2017.
V.0: Which year did you graduate?
Me: I graduated 2011
V.0: How many schools did u apply to?
Me: Lamar University...
Me: University of Dayton, University of Connecticut and Lamar University.
V.0: Did you write any Standardized tests?
Me: I did Toefl and Gre. I submitted both. Gre's score was 296 and Toefl's score was 85
V.0: where do you work?
Me: I work as a customer care agent in Globacom
V.0: What do you do?
Me: I attend to customers issues and complaints.
V.0: How much do you earn?
Me: I earn 83K per month
V.0: Who is sponsoring you?
Me: My dad.
V.0: what does he do?
Me: he is into estate management and construction.
V.0: I'm sorry but I won't be issuing you Visa and she gave me 214b form.

A happy vo would have issued you a visa.
This one needed convincing.
The transcript isn't half bad, heck someone had more red flags than a bull fight stadium yesterday and still got the visa.

In my opinion, your transcript doesn't exude confidence and it seems you were scared.
Also, your ds 160 work experience section should match what you said.
Your current job of answering customer inquiries doesn't match your msc area of research ( very unfair but that's the way it works sometimes )

Just try and reapply. Work on your confidence, and pray you meet a nicer VO

ebdib:


A happy vo would have issued you a visa.
This one needed convincing.
The transcript isn't half bad, heck someone had more red flags than a bull fight stadium yesterday and still got the visa.

In my opinion, your transcript doesn't exude confidence and it seems you were scared.
Also, your ds 160 work experience section should match what you said.
Your current job of answering customer inquiries doesn't match your msc area of research ( very unfair but that's the way it works sometimes )

Just try and reapply. Work on your confidence, and pray you meet a nicer VO

Thanks, Ebdib!

innovativeame:
Edet, where are you heading to in the US?

Rhode Island

Hello everyone! I really appreciate everyone that took time to advise me. I have started seeing some guys as big Bros and big Sis. I will work on what you guys advised me to do but I really need to know the next available appointment date in Lagos embassy. I want to plan and work towards that date. My oga, Bigfrancis21. I sight you.

penroll55:
If you are a Nigerian abroad and you get an award, won a scholarship or did something good, Nigerians will say oh, he is our child, we are proud of him or her, in fact they will pray for more success for the person but if you commit crime or they arrest you for drugs, Nigerians will abuse you and your entire tribe. When you ask them why they are not calling that one their child as well, they will tell you, let everybody bear hin papa name o... . What am I saying in essence? Wherever we are and whatever we are doing, we must always strive to succeed legally and we must never do things that will soil our dignity. If you are also into crime and you are lucky not to have been caught, you still have the chance to start afresh, if you want to commit crime, think twice. Success has many friends and if we are all hardworking and persevering enough, the world will celebrate us too one day. My salute to all Nigerians at home and abroad doing clean hustle, may we reap the sweet fruits of our labour

True to the latter... true hustle pays more than crime and drugs...
God will always and surely bless true hustlers!!!

DARKLIGHT:
Hello house! Do any one know next available appointment date in Lagos?

I'm sorry about the delay.

Were you interviewed by the AA lady whose counter faced the queue directly or the white folks?

0000A:


I'm sorry about the delay.

Were you interviewed by the AA lady whose counter faced the queue directly or the white folks?

I was interviewed at window 9 by a fair lady. He gave the first two people she interviewed: one who is going for Phd study and the other, a regular USA visitor who wanted to visit his wife. I was the third person being interviewed as regards to 6:30am appointment schedule today.

.

0000A:


I'm sorry about the delay.

Were you interviewed by the AA lady whose counter faced the queue directly or the white folks?

Yes, I was interviewed by the VO whose counter faced the queue directly. She was the only VO around as of the time I left the embassy. I guess the other VOs would come around after I must have left.

DARKLIGHT:


Yes, I was interviewed by the VO whose counter faced the queue directly. She was the only VO around as of the time I left the embassy. I guess the other VOs would come around after I must have left.

I thought your intervew was yesterday, she denied me yesterday as well.

It appears she is anti-student or conference visa since she did not have any problems tearing the blues for folks in both groups LOL.

Na re-application sure pass, what date are you looking at now? Remember it has to be 7 days after your interview.

DARKLIGHT:
Hello everyone! I really appreciate everyone that took time to advise me. I have started seeing some guys as big Bros and big Sis. I will work on what you guys advised me to do but I really need to know the next available appointment date in Lagos embassy. I want to plan and work towards that date. My oga, Bigfrancis21. I sight you.

To view next available dates, you'll need to log into your account on the visa booking website. Then view the calendar of dates, you will be able to view the next available dates.

Cheers.

slimmy05 post=33421966 [/b:
Why not talk about peace and conflict resolution as an area you are interested and only two schools in US offers that area of specialization[b] You need to talk intelligently, stop muddling things up. Post your pre interview response here and CC me, I will help you edit it and give a better response.

First time your statement ever made sense to me.
Nice!

spyke01:
My Transcript as follows


Vo's denied everyone before me
At this stage I was very scared

Me: Good morning ma
No answer
VO: pass me your documents
VO: how did you know about the school
Me: I did research on the Internet about schools that suit my academic career using research tools like Princetonreview.com, usnews.com and EducationUSA
Vo: How many schools did you apply to?
Me: 5
Vo: Name them
Me: mentioned the 5 and location
VO: why Winona state university
Me: because it's the only university that offers a bsc in materials Engineering and I got a scholarship from the school covering almost 50% of my Tuition fee
VO: Am not sure about that, I think a lot of schools offer this
Me: erm it's the only accredited one
VO: ok, so when did u finish in highschool
Me: I finished in 2007 and pursued a bachelors degree in Economics at the university of Ibadan
VO: so you have a Bachelors degree already?
Me: yes ma
VO: and you going for another
Me: yes another in materials Engineering
Vo: what year did you graduate from university
Me: 2012
VO: can I see your transcripts, for your bachelors degree and waec, (shows her)
Vo: did you do any tests?
Me: yes, I did the toefl
Vo:what about the sat, act
Me: No ma'm, the school requested for just one standardised test, any one
Vo: For an Engineering course?
Me: Yes ma
Vo: so what will this degree do for you
Me: It would give me the required skills and knowledge to run my Father's engineering firm
Vo: so what do you do at the moment
Me: I work as an Administrative manager in my Father's company
VO: so you working as an administrative Manager and you wanna go study materials Engineering
me: Yes ma, because I lost my father in the last quarter of 2014, I need to be well equipped to run his company
Vo: ok, can I see your statement of account?
Me: shows her
Vo: whose statement is this? (going through it)
Me: my mom
Vo: what does she do
Me: Told her
Vo: okay, I will approve your visa now, u can go pick it up at this address (circles it)
Me: thank you ma

So many red flags
It was just God's favour, I prayed and I got it

Hey,
Young man your red flags were NOT what pulled you through.

But the [/b]CONSISTENCY[b] in your story line and the [/b]CONFIDENCE[b] that went with it.

. . . when you get here dont just throw those visa inteview "qualities" away, maximize them and you sure will do better than some distracted lot.

0000A:



I thought your intervew was yesterday, she denied me yesterday as well.

It appears she is anti-student or conference visa since she did not have any problems tearing the blues for folks in both groups LOL.

Na re-application sure pass, what date are you looking at now? Remember it has to be 7 days after your interview.

I know. But we have to listen to gurus in the house and see all the corrections they have to make as regards to our visa interview transcripts then we re-fire. I plan applying still on this May. Hopefully ending of May.

DARKLIGHT:



I know. But we have to listen to gurus in the house and see all the corrections they have to make as regards to our visa interview transcripts then we re-fire. I plan applying still on this May. Hopefully ending of May.

The only way to go.

Hello peeps, Please i want someone to enlighten me if America Embassy in Nigeria accept Micro-Finance Bank as proof of Finnacial means.
Thanks...........

Darklight my man..I go with innovativeme's suggestion...work on your confidence and be calm when answering those questions as if you are hearing them for the first..Is late though you shd have lied abt your place of work since you are not submitting your personal SOA..you could have convinced him a little..if you have little savings in your account for the next interview...take it along and let the VO knows your dad is a major sponsor and that you will provide stipend since you have been working before now.

Jchi9876:


First time your statement ever made sense to me.
Nice!

First time you actually proved you had sense. Nice one!

slimmy05:
First time you actually [/b]proved you had[b] sense. Nice one!

hmmmm. ok,
but what happened to courtesy??

Jchi9876:


Hey,
Young man your red flags were NOT what pulled you through.

But the [/b]CONSISTENCY[b] in your story line and the [/b]CONFIDENCE[b] that went with it.

. . . when you get here dont just throw those visa inteview "qualities" away, maximize them and you sure will do better than some distracted lot.

How can red flags pull sb through?

Jchi9876:


hmmmm. ok,
but what happened to courtesy??

What happened to respect and politeness? Don't be unnecessarily sarcastic.