Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by zeezahbee(f): 2:47pm On Jun 10, 2015 |
phalanah: i got admission into a community school. can i apply for a student visa? Yes u can |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by zeezahbee(f): 2:48pm On Jun 10, 2015 |
godG:
Bros, abeg, like how many days? I took DPT yesterday and I have been sick almost immediately after. Couldn't even sleep. I no even fit chop this morning. I never comot bed sef. Why una like to dey stress. That thing is crazy. U can just get a report anyhow |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by godG: 2:53pm On Jun 10, 2015 |
imperiouxx:
If you took DPT, the "T" (tetanus vaccine) included weakens joints and all types of muscle in the body.... a crazy vaccine.
I took it last year and everything turns weak and vision blurred for 4 hours. As a kid, I got Edema from the same tetanus vaccine. Very crazy! Funny enough, the first dose I took wasn't as bad as this. How have you been, egbon to sure? |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by imperiouxx(m): 2:55pm On Jun 10, 2015 |
phalanah: i got admission into a community school. can i apply for a student visa? Community college to be precise. You still have long way to go my friend. Don't stop searching for school that will accept you as you are. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by godG: 2:55pm On Jun 10, 2015 |
zeezahbee: Why una like to dey stress. That thing is crazy. U can just get a report anyhow Me just feel say make I kuma do am ni. No be seresere o. The thing knock me down! |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by godG: 2:55pm On Jun 10, 2015 |
Stewee:
Pele! I was back to normal by the 5th day. Just rest, eat well and drink plenty fluids. I only took PCM for the feverish feeling.
You'll be fine, don't worry! Thanks, brother. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by Nobody: 2:56pm On Jun 10, 2015 |
djmakson:
N500 for 2 copies? Wow! I took mine aabout 2 weeks ago during my visit to Ibadan @ the Cocoa House and. I was charged N600 for 6 copies. Na real wa o. Boss, thanks for the information. It also means one can bargain and get it at cheaper price. Right information is power. So guys bargain properly because one of the gurus just informed us that six 5cm X 5cm passports photograph can be gotten at the rate of 600 naira. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by godG: 2:56pm On Jun 10, 2015 |
bbdd:
Are you a uite?
So jaja does mmr. Hmmmm
Not a UIte o, Great Ife. Yes Jaja does. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by imperiouxx(m): 2:57pm On Jun 10, 2015 |
godG:
Very crazy! Funny enough, the first dose I took wasn't as bad as this. How have you been, egbon to sure? Been fine godG. Trying to survive. Everything in life is step. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by Walspring: 2:59pm On Jun 10, 2015 |
slimmy05: anyone with Lagos embassy phone number? walspring Their numbers ain't connecting again.. Try flash this number and let it ring for 5 second and the US embassy will call you back +17035202580 but i am not sure if its working again Emailing them is the best nowadays |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by godG: 2:59pm On Jun 10, 2015 |
imperiouxx:
Been fine godG. Trying to survive. Everything in life is step.
Keep holding on. God will take care of you, sir. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by Walspring: 3:00pm On Jun 10, 2015 |
benjaminiyke: thanks man,I will reapply with a stronger bank statement. Thanks to God |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by imperiouxx(m): 3:01pm On Jun 10, 2015 |
biikeys:
Yes, you can apply for a child. Not sure what 'but hasn't left' means.. Seems like she was saying the F1 hasn't left while they are planning to apply for F2. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by imperiouxx(m): 3:02pm On Jun 10, 2015 |
godG:
Keep holding on. God will take care of you, sir. Thanks. What's good with your application? |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by Walspring: 3:03pm On Jun 10, 2015 |
adanduka: @stewee, bigfrancis21 and walspring Thank you! Let's give the thanks to God.. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by imperiouxx(m): 3:05pm On Jun 10, 2015 |
@idmanzik, darkola and ddbluv Cheers guy! 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by godG: 3:12pm On Jun 10, 2015 |
imperiouxx:
Thanks. What's good with your application? Got a Fulbright FLTA grant. University of Wisconsin, Madison. Hoping to use that as a stepping stone. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by zenithforce: 3:16pm On Jun 10, 2015 |
Hello folks, pls does anyone knw where I can receive DTap (diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis) immunisation in lagos? The vaccine is different from DTP. I've been looking for a while now all to knw avail. Thanks |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by Walspring: 3:19pm On Jun 10, 2015 |
slimmy05: House,
Please, a friend messaged me that he has forgotten his login details for the appointment booking and also doesn't remember the password to the email. How can he get his login details? walspring, profojah The following ways below can help; 1, In this case let him try to create a new account, while doing that the site will notify him about an email that has been used for his profile before, Am sure through that he can get his email and reset his password 2, Let him call or email the US embassy and (s)he should quote his UID which is 8 digits and provide information or details about him profile and with that they can help him/her out Sorry for replying late cos i am busy with some stuffs |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by Walspring: 3:21pm On Jun 10, 2015 |
zenithforce: Hello folks, pls does anyone knw where I can receive DTap (diphtheria, tetanus and acellular pertussis) immunisation in lagos? The vaccine is different from DTP. I've been looking for a while now all to knw avail. Thanks Go to any general hospital, any university teaching hospital or any federal medical center |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by Walspring: 3:26pm On Jun 10, 2015 |
holakunle:
Yes I have done that on the DS-160.
I am only having trouble changing the one on the appointment website The one and only way you can change that is by canceling your appointment and start afresh to insert a new ds160 code but if you have cancelled before, you stand a chance of losing the visa fee and pay for another visa fee |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by mbeenox: 3:27pm On Jun 10, 2015 |
Please is it ok to take internet printed copies of your Gre and Toefl for Visa Interview |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by Walspring: 3:28pm On Jun 10, 2015 |
DARKLIGHT: Hello guys! Please do anyone know any government-owned health centre where one can have his mmr, meningitis and hepatitis shots, and also do tuberculosis skin test at a cheaper rate in Lagos? Location closer to Mile 2 or Cele or Isolo or Festac with be a plus. any general hospital, any university teaching hospital or any federal medical center |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by Walspring: 3:29pm On Jun 10, 2015 |
mbeenox: Please is it ok to take internet printed copies of your Gre and Toefl for Visa Interview Yes and make sure your write your user id and password on it incase the VO wish to verify it 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by Walspring: 3:29pm On Jun 10, 2015 |
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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by Walspring: 3:33pm On Jun 10, 2015 |
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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by benjaminiyke(m): 3:33pm On Jun 10, 2015 |
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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by Walspring: 3:34pm On Jun 10, 2015 |
idmanzik:
Visa approved in Abuja this morning.
I could not sleep last night...not sure i slept for up to an hour grin. Mom came to my room at 5:30am, we prayed together and she wished me well. Drove out of the house at 6am for the 7:30am interview. Had to stop by to pick a friend whose interview was same time as mine. We arrived at the embassy at 6:45am and were ushered in at 7:25am.
After all the formalities, at 8:20am interview commenced...at this point, my heartbeat increased but after listening to a number of interviews i was more confident - I can't imagine while people seeking F-1 visa should go to the embassy without writing at least one standardized test. I listened to at least four student visa interviews and none of them wrote a standardized test and of course all got denied. At that point i knew I had greater chances of sealing it. Fast forward>>> the lady in counter 7 (wearing blue) kept issuing denial forms. It got to a point that a young girl had to excuse herself claiming she was pressed and needed to use the toilet all in a bid to avoid counter 7 grin. I was now praying that the counter 7 lady should not interview me since she has not issued any visa after 4 interviews. Then i changed my prayer point and said God, let whoever who will issue me visa interview me.
At 8:40am, i was called to counter 7. Below is the transcript:
Me: Hi, Good morning VO: Good morning
VO: Pass me your documents Me: I gave her my I-20, Sevis receipt, DS-160 and GTB receipt
VO: Where are you going to? Me: Montana State University
VO: Why Montana State University? Me: The department's curriculum aligns well with my intended course of study and their research area suits my career plan. The department also has a research laboratory
VO: Have you traveled out of Nigeria before? Me: Yes, i have been to United Arab Emirates twice
VO: What did you go there for? Me: Vacation
VO: Where do you work? Me: xyz company, a health care management consulting firm
VO: How long have you been working there? Me: 5 years
VO: What do you do there? Me: I work as a Data Analyst
VO: What will this degree do for you? Me: I intend to return to Nigeria to continue with my current job as i have been granted a study leave. I also expect the degree to further equip me to be a better Statistician and Data Analyst
At this point she was typing very fast
VO: So who is funding you? She was looking at my I-20 while asking Me: I got a full tuition waiver and stipend through Teaching Assistantship. However, my elder brother will provide me with monthly stipend. In addition, i have my own personal savings
She smiled
VO: Do you know Montana is very cold Me: Yes i know, i spoke to Prof. John a professor in the department who told me how extreme it can be
It now became a gist o
VO: Yes, it can be very cold. Same way Nigeria is always hot is the same way Montana is always cold. Me: I even check their weather on regular basis online and i can confirm that
VO: Don't buy your winter jacket in Nigeria. You will get them in Montana Me: I smiled because i knew it was a done deal Thank you for your advise ma'am
VO: Your visa has been approved...it will be ready for pick up before the end of the week at xyz...you cannot enter the United States before 30 days prior to resumption which means you can only arrive the US after 16th July... Me: Thank you! Thank you!
She return my I-20 form and the letter stating where i should pick up my passport. I turned back excited heading to the exit and did the "sign of the cross".
I give God all the glory. He is my Number 1. The gurus in the house have been my source of inspiration. Special thank you to Slimmy05 who assisted in paying my SEVIS fees. To my new found friend and brother, Innovativeame, God bless you plenty plenty - i owe you a lot. To bbdd, imperiouxx, Walspring, Bigfrancis21 and zeezahbee, your contributions on this thread have been valuable. Thank you!
Way forward for prospective applicants: 1. Confidence is KEY during the interview 2. Write at least one standardized test - if possible two (SAT & TOEFL; GRE & TOEFL; GMAT & TOEFL) or as demanded by your program 3. Follow the contributions on this thread 4. Pray, Fast and Let God take control of everything..
THANK YOU
Congrats and enjoy your stay in Obamaland Cheers! Cheers!! Cheers!!! |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by Walspring: 3:35pm On Jun 10, 2015 |
benjaminiyke: @slimmy is it possible to get your visa in third attempt? People say third attempt is very difficult....pls reply. Thanks Yes of course.. With God all things are possible... |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by Walspring: 3:37pm On Jun 10, 2015 |
benjaminiyke: well said...I must confess this thread is really helpful. if I had joined this thread a along time ago,I don't think I would have been denied twice.... My guess tho...Everyone is willing to help. Thanks You are on the right path.. 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by Walspring: 3:41pm On Jun 10, 2015 |
wyngold: please help people, I really want to register my TOEFL IBT for June 27th and it says there are no available site for my search that I should modify my search but every other dates work... is there something I should do because I'm running out of time There is nothing you can do unless they add new seats on that day The best for you is to go for another date |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 7 by Walspring: 3:42pm On Jun 10, 2015 |
darkola: Good day house... My Visa was APPROVED today,6.30am @ Window 8. God favoured me after my denial on 8th December 2014.... As i stood in front of the queue, I shivered when I sighted the lady who denied me then (she was in window 9 and still had that hard look). I silently prayed that she should be busy till I get interviewed someone ellse. HERE IS MY TRANSCRIPT...(not in perfect order pls, forgive me)
VO: Good Morning Me: Good morning
VO: Please pass me your application documents and put your right four fingers on the scanner. Me: Passed the docs and scanned. VO: So why are you going to the US? Me: For my masters degree program in Indiana University of Pennsylvania VO: Emmm... You are going for Occupational Safety and Health( reading from my I20), who will be sponsoring your studies? Me: My dad, my father VO: what does he do? Me: I told him where he works and also other businesses VO: typingggggggg...Do you have anyone in the US? Me: No I do not have any immediate family in the US. VO: but do you have any distant relative, cousin or uncle? Me: yes I do ( I guess he was looking at my DS160) VO: Where does he stay? Me: Alabama VO: Why did you choose this school? Me: Out of the schools I applied to, IUP is the most affordable ....He intercepted me(I had 2 oda points to give though) VO: oh tell me which other schools you applied to Me: Murray State Uni and Uni of Wisconsin, whitewater. (He nods his head)... In my mind I was like , do anything you want but don't return my passport to me).. VO: when did you finish your undergraduate program Me: University of Lagos VO: what year? Me: 2011 VO: So where do you work now? Me: Told him where I work and what we do (project management ... Couldn't mention Consulting sef) VO: pushes my I20 to me... You will be needing this at the port of entry. Pls go pick your passport on Friday. Do have a nice day Me: Thank you sir( I actually wanted to scream)
He didn't ask for any accompanying document. I believe this was by the grace and favour from God. However, I plead that people should rehearse their responses well cos some applicants before me were stuttering while responding. I thank the whole house and I wish everyone else the best as they go for their interviews. Its our month of GOODNEWS. Congratulations... Enjoy your stay in Obamaland Cheers!!! Cheers!!! Cheers!!! 1 Like |