Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by Capitas7: 10:54am On Jun 08, 2017 |
LagosismyHome:
O YES indeed..... Congrats great news !!!
May GOD Bless your new journey Amen. I sincerely appreciate your support throughout the process 2 Likes |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by Capitas7: 10:56am On Jun 08, 2017 |
Tunnyz:
Congratulations... Blessings! Thanks my oga. Amen and for you too 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by Emmelix(m): 11:01am On Jun 08, 2017 |
Emmelix: Please has anybody here used ece.org educational credential evaluators for document and transcript evaluation. I kinda link them because there process is far easy compaired to wes and have good customer service.
thou have written to Lehigh university asking them if I can use them for my document evaluation.
Lastly anybody here who knows someone in lehigh or who is currently schooling there should please holla. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by Emmelix(m): 11:01am On Jun 08, 2017 |
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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by Emmelix(m): 11:02am On Jun 08, 2017 |
Emmelix: Please has anybody here used ece.org educational credential evaluators for document and transcript evaluation. I kinda link them because there process is far easy compaired to wes and have good customer service.
thou have written to Lehigh university asking them if I can use them for my document evaluation.
Lastly anybody here who knows someone in lehigh or who is currently schooling there should please holla. |
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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by towbaynah(m): 11:08am On Jun 08, 2017 |
Capitas7:
VO: okay, your visa has been approved, ensure...at the address circled on this slip. Do have a good day, and welcome to USA Me: Thank you sir. Hahaha. I'm loving this. Congrats, pal! |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by mudi1012: 11:18am On Jun 08, 2017 |
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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by Levels731: 11:41am On Jun 08, 2017 |
Capitas7:
When you a lion chases you, Mount Everest becomes a pebble - this I saw today. If the word "Grace" makes no meaning to you, then the US Embassy is not a place to experiment your philosophy. I passed the night at my brother's apartment in Akoka. Short night, I woke up at 12:59am, and searched for another nap that never came. I put a call through to my brother for the final mock he promised me - he wasn't in town (Texrem, I'm jokingly angry at you o, as you didn't reply my request for a mock interview nko?). I left his place at 4am. A good note for those planning on leaving their Yaba lodge early, I saw only three buses (the road was sleeping) moving between the hours of 4am and 4:40am, meaning it was too early. Got to the Consulate a few minutes after 5am. After all the checks, we were on the single line waiting for the VO's who started arriving around 7:03am (by now, 6:30am, 7:00am and 7:30am immigrant and non-immigrant candidates were muddled together).
I began to wonder how nairalanders observed and kept figures with pictures because immediately the interview started with the first set of applicants, I went blank, and didn't even want to see anyone's denial or approval. The brother in front of me no try at all. If you're reading this, bros, your energy was much, and your blood hot; kilode? I almost left the position behind him for another window. See as bros just dey talk like say e dey address the entire applicants, with much energy and hot blood. I heard two immigrant applicants say why is he portraying himself as being desperate? and the other replied this is serious and funny. I heard the VO ask him what do you know about this school? Brother's answer was quite superficial, then the VO made the comment "those are general knowledge about US schools, can you give me something more convincing?". Too serious or not, Window 6 approved big bros - this brings to mind the saying of Lagosismyhome that what sounds inadequate to someone's ears might be what a particular VO wants to hear i.e. only the VO decides - and I was happy for him. I just dey fear say this brother don spoil show for person like me wey dey talk with low tone.
Immediately after him, I approached Window 6. Sorry for the epistle, but the truth is God's Grace made my transcript limited to just three questions thus
VO: Good morning sir Me: Good morning sir VO: pass me your I20 and your passport Me: (I did as instructed) VO: So why Florida institute of technology? Me: FIT internship presents graduate Biotechnology students the options of working in a research lab or in a commercial company, of which I prefer the first and most of the other schools don't have the option (VO didn't allow me mention the other point I had) VO: How do you intend to go about your studies? Me: A total of 30 credits are required to obtain an MS in Biotechnology in FIT spread over a period of 24months. (I mentioned two courses and how many units per session) VO: They're offering you a very good scholarship. Me: Yes, true (low tone). VO: What qualified you for this? Me: My SOP, GRE scores and my undergraduate CGPA (there's nothing special about any of them, just average) VO: okay, your visa has been approved, ensure...at the address circled on this slip. Do have a good day, and welcome to USA Me: Thank you sir.
I got home to discover I missed my dad's 6 calls sometimes around 5am. He told me he felt he had to wake me up, in case I was still asleep. Same with my brother who has been really supportive from the beginning. A big thank you to Lagosismyhome, Walspring, Texrem, Topdee, Zeng, Electronic, and everyone here. Congrats man!!!! What a lovely transcript. Have you gone to pick up your visa? |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by adewotired: 12:02pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
Bibiakonure: Congratulations on your visa and the scholarship. I sent you a PM please reply Thanks... Replied tho |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by Shoaze: 12:06pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
Its just God grace that we all need |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by mendes911: 1:04pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
sirRiddy: If you are looking at Computer Science grad program especially PhD, please consider Kansas State University. It is ranked 90 on the usnews ranking and is a top program in the United States. The department is very good with excellent facilities, faculty and opportunities (funding). The strengths are in the area of Cybersecurity, Machine Learning, high Performance Computing, Software Specification and Analysis research. If your GPA is around 4/5 and you have a GRE score around 315, you stand a very good chance. The Nigerian family here is going to be 3 this fall and it is exciting to see the place becoming more diverse. Good luck to the prospective graduate students. smiley
PS: By the way, all the talk about work experience or research experience is mostly crap talk. What you need to succeed is your hunger and attitude. No one really has it figured out. If anyone does, then it is useless work and not good research. If you have a healthy work ethic and work hard, your limits are just mere fiction. Please, how can I get across to you? |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by texrem(m): 1:21pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
Mitchely: Visa Approved yesterday. Transcript goes thus.. ...
Vo good morning Me good morning mam
Vo can I have your passport and I-20 Me went blank temporarily and forgot which Form was that and was giving her my ds confirmation
Vo no your i20 Me started flipping through looking for i20 (already panicking)
Vo The one with an F1 Me OK, sorry mam, quickly produced it(in my head that Form is an F1 form)
Vo How did you hear of this school Me I did an intensive search online using sites like usnews, princeton review to narrow down to Schools offering PhD in electrical and electronic engineering, then consulted websites of such schools and found wsu to have an ongoing research in my field of interest.
Vo Do you have a letter for your scholarship Me yes I do mam, produced it
Vo Can I see your academic transcripts Me yes mam, produced both
Vo Did you take the GRE Me yes mam
Vo what was your score Me I had 307 (forgot to mention the writing)
Vo Are you married Me yes mam
Vo Any kids Me yes mam, have a 1 year 6months old daughter
Vo are they coming with you Me no mam
Vo what does your wife do Me she works with a govt parastatal, and about to start her Masters program over here
Vo so who will look after your daughter Me we have a cousin staying with us that helps with that
Vo When did you finish Masters and what have you been doing since Me finished in 2014 and been lecturing since
Vo do you have any specialization in electrical engineering Me yes mam, my field of specialization is mobile communication and networking.
Vo OK, everything looks good. I will hold onto these (my scholarship letter and transcripts) for verification. Hold onto your i-20, you will need it at the point of entry. This shows you how to pick up your visa, hands me the white paper.
Special thanks to God for His Grace and favour, to everyone on this group, those who shared past transcript, to texrem for the mock interview.
Please hope the fact I went with student copies of academic transcripts will not be an issue? Congrats bro. the student copy academic transcript is not an issue at all. I went with mine too back then. I will welcome you at the Airport personally. 3 Likes |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by texrem(m): 1:23pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by texrem(m): 1:24pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
koczee: Hello guys! Please I need someone that can help me pay eshipglobal for I-20 form to be sent from the US to Nigeria or does anyone has an idea how to pay it from Nigeria since they don't accept payment with cards and PayPal? Thanks You cant pay it from Nigeria. PM me...the money will be sent to Bank of america. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by texrem(m): 1:26pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
princeGee23: Blessing follow us follow follow follow us. Alubarika follow us follow follow follow us. We went we saw and we conquered cc @shabol24
V =Victory I= Inspired by S= Sacrifice A=Action, A=Analysis P= Prayer P=Peoples ( NL group) R=Resilient O=Optimism V=Vision with E=Extreme D= Diligent
You guys did it abeg NOT me. Embassy gave Seun(NL) and two of his worker visa. Thanks to great minds like @lagosismyhome, @Shayune @princedekunle @texrem @ctemi @shabol24(My sweetheart) @walspring @michael18.. and everyone with your post. Na chinko n fine girl gave us Visa ooooo Congrats buddy...got your PM..will revert back asap |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by texrem(m): 1:28pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
adewotired: Visa got approved this morning.
Really grateful to God, and to everyone that helped me on here(Texrem, PrinceDekunle, electronic, tomisinobm and abujaniv sef )
Transcript goes thus.
VO: Pass your documents Me: Here you go sir
VO: What are you going to do in the United States? Me: I am going for my Bachelors degree in Computer and Information Science...
VO: (cuts in) In which school? Me: Coppin State University in Maryland
VO: How did you get to know about the school? Me: It was introduced to me at a workshop by EducationUSA and I did some more research about it using the CollegeBoard BigFuture portal and CommonApp
VO: When did you graduate? Me: Last year, sir
VO: (typing) And who is going to be funding your education? Me: The school sir. I am on a full ride scholarship.(VO then flipped the i20 to check it)
VO: (still typing) You have any family in that area? Me: No sir. But I have a brother in the US though.
VO: And where does your brother stay? Me: He is in Oklahoma sir
The VO stood up and went somewhere, I don't know where.
VO: Are you married? Me: No sir
VO: You have kids? Me: No sir.
VO stated typing for about 2 minutes.
VO: I will be approving your visa,(gave me white paper), use this at the DHL office to collect it.... ( I didn't really get the remaining words he spoke) Me: Thank you so much sir. I will do that. Do have a nice day.
Congrats 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by texrem(m): 1:29pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
Capitas7:
When you a lion chases you, Mount Everest becomes a pebble - this I saw today. If the word "Grace" makes no meaning to you, then the US Embassy is not a place to experiment your philosophy. I passed the night at my brother's apartment in Akoka. Short night, I woke up at 12:59am, and searched for another nap that never came. I put a call through to my brother for the final mock he promised me - he wasn't in town (Texrem, I'm jokingly angry at you o, as you didn't reply my request for a mock interview nko?). I left his place at 4am. A good note for those planning on leaving their Yaba lodge early, I saw only three buses (the road was sleeping) moving between the hours of 4am and 4:40am, meaning it was too early. Got to the Consulate a few minutes after 5am. After all the checks, we were on the single line waiting for the VO's who started arriving around 7:03am (by now, 6:30am, 7:00am and 7:30am immigrant and non-immigrant candidates were muddled together).
I began to wonder how nairalanders observed and kept figures with pictures because immediately the interview started with the first set of applicants, I went blank, and didn't even want to see anyone's denial or approval. The brother in front of me no try at all. If you're reading this, bros, your energy was much, and your blood hot; kilode? I almost left the position behind him for another window. See as bros just dey talk like say e dey address the entire applicants, with much energy and hot blood. I heard two immigrant applicants say why is he portraying himself as being desperate? and the other replied this is serious and funny. I heard the VO ask him what do you know about this school? Brother's answer was quite superficial, then the VO made the comment "those are general knowledge about US schools, can you give me something more convincing?". Too serious or not, Window 6 approved big bros - this brings to mind the saying of Lagosismyhome that what sounds inadequate to someone's ears might be what a particular VO wants to hear i.e. only the VO decides - and I was happy for him. I just dey fear say this brother don spoil show for person like me wey dey talk with low tone.
Immediately after him, I approached Window 6. Sorry for the epistle, but the truth is God's Grace made my transcript limited to just three questions thus
VO: Good morning sir Me: Good morning sir VO: pass me your I20 and your passport Me: (I did as instructed) VO: So why Florida institute of technology? Me: FIT internship presents graduate Biotechnology students the options of working in a research lab or in a commercial company, of which I prefer the first and most of the other schools don't have the option (VO didn't allow me mention the other point I had) VO: How do you intend to go about your studies? Me: A total of 30 credits are required to obtain an MS in Biotechnology in FIT spread over a period of 24months. (I mentioned two courses and how many units per session) VO: They're offering you a very good scholarship. Me: Yes, true (low tone). VO: What qualified you for this? Me: My SOP, GRE scores and my undergraduate CGPA (there's nothing special about any of them, just average) VO: okay, your visa has been approved, ensure...at the address circled on this slip. Do have a good day, and welcome to USA Me: Thank you sir.
I got home to discover I missed my dad's 6 calls sometimes around 5am. He told me he felt he had to wake me up, in case I was still asleep. Same with my brother who has been really supportive from the beginning. A big thank you to Lagosismyhome, Walspring, Texrem, Topdee, Zeng, Electronic, and everyone here. Congrats |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by Zeng(f): 1:30pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
I just give thanks to God. My visa has been approved this morning at Lagos consulate, 7am batch. Will try to post a transcript soon. 11 Likes |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by texrem(m): 1:31pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
Zeng: I just give thanks to God. My visa has been approved this morning at Lagos consulate, 7am batch. Will try to post a transcript soon. Congrats |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by sobastical: 1:39pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
Zeng: I just give thanks to God. My visa has been approved this morning at Lagos consulate, 7am batch. Will try to post a transcript soon. I was looking out for this yesterday, congrats madam |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by ogoji(m): 1:55pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
Been a SILENT follower of this thread for the last 1month, With a grateful HEART to the almighty GOD, VISA was APPROVED this morning at walter carrington. 7:00 a.m batch. Thanks to the house for the experience, GURUS and none GURUS, especially my FRIEND turn BROTHER @donanod. God Bless US all as we wait for more approval, my brother donanod, you are next in line. TRANSCRIPT LOADING 7 Likes |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by Zeng(f): 2:08pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
Zeng: I just give thanks to God. My visa has been approved this morning at Lagos consulate, 7am batch. Will try to post a transcript soon. VO: (With a smile) Good morning Me: (Also replied with a smile) Good morning VO: Pass me your passport and I-20 please Me: (Passed it to him) VO: So tell me about the school you are going to Me: The school I'll be going to is National University. It is was established in 1971 and is accredited by the WASC. And the Computer science courses there have a good balance in theory and practice. VO: Okay. So how many schools did you apply to? Me: Just 2 VO: What's the name of the other school? Me: Michigan Technological University VO: And were you offered admission at MTU? Me: No VO: What standard tests did you take? Me: I took the TOEFL. VO: Did you take the (looking at my I -20) GRE? Me: No VO: Who will be sponsoring your studies? Me: My Aunt VO: What does she do? Me: (told him) VO: When did you graduate from your Bachelor's? Me: 2012 VO: And you did you NYSC? Me: Yes VO: What have you been doing since then? Me: Well I worked with .....(a Christian organization). It wasn't a real job, but I worked with them for about 2 years before I moved to Lagos and got a job at .....(my current workplace). VO: And what do you do there? Me: Well I'm a Data processor/customer relations officer. VO: Okay. (bringing out a white sheet of paper and passing it to me with my I-20) Here's your I-20, you will be needing it when you get on the plane...etc. I'm so grateful to everyone here for their advice. That's why I took the time to drop this as my own way of helping someone. My advice: ask for grace and favour of God as you go. I wasn't particularly well prepared but just found I just had the answer needed as questions were asked. And please, read as many transcripts as possible to prepare your mind for like questions, but don't cram any answers. It's best to sound natural. 20 Likes 1 Share |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by LagosismyHome(f): 2:09pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
All this our NairaLand Family plus silent and active reader Una too much this week ooo ....... I cannot even say Congratulation to each an every one because it just overflowing . . Welldone So to all Those recently successful F1 Visas, May God bless your new Journey . Amen . Congrats Ladies and Gentlemen. To those who were delayed .... Its only the end if you give up . So refresh and go again but learn something new for next time and May Grace go with and before you . 14 Likes 1 Share |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by Tunnyz(m): 2:12pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
Way too many visa approval flying in from everywhere this week... It's amazing.. .Congratulations y'all 1 Like |
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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by chrisdavinci: 2:20pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
Wadup guys! Anybody been able to secure a PTA here? I went to my banks- Stanbic and Diamond Bank was told you can only get a PTA if you have a return ticket. Also, I will be going to Kingsville...I will appreciate any advise on the most economical way to get there.
Thanks 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by Nobody: 2:25pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
Yes there is an MS program in Computer Science there. Funding priority, however, goes to PhD students. Helkayklassic:
Does Kansas State University has MS Computer Science? Like i saw only PhD on their site, not sure though. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by Nobody: 2:26pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
Ask your question here and I will answer you as best as I can. I do not have the luxury of time for pm's now unfortunately. mendes911:
Please, how can I get across to you? |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by Nobody: 2:26pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
Contact the department. Rasengan02: how about [/b]INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING? [b] u gat any clue abt d dept? |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by Helkayklassic(m): 2:29pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
sirRiddy: Yes there is an MS program in Computer Science there. Funding priority, however, goes to PhD students.
Thank you boss. Enjoy. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by log1(m): 2:31pm On Jun 08, 2017 |
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