Am a silent follower of this trend
All thanks to God my visa was approved this morning 8:15
july 25
Jackson college Michigan
Bsc in Energy system management
Vo:good morning
Me:good morning sir
Vo:pass me ur passport and i20...i passed it
VO:you are going for a degree in energy system management why
Me: wen i was younger ave always wanted a career in an energy field and studying energy system management would give me an edge in achieving my career goals
Vo: looking at me straight in d eyes me self i look am back i no carry eye commot they will always wana test fear but u have to prove them wrong.
Vo:are you married
Me:no sir
Vo:Have you travlled out of Nigeria before
Me:no i have not had any reason to until now
Vo:what degree do you have
Me:none i ended high school in 2014
Vo:what have you been doing since then
Me:i volunteered in helping my uncle who is into solar panel installation and i had alot to know of how it is been done.
Vo:ok
Vo:where would you be working after ur degree
Me:didn't expect dis i just said there is an energy company located at ikeja where light bulb is been produced and I'll love to work there..
Vo: your father is sponsoring you what does he do
Me:he is a successful business man he has dangote cement depo at agbara and ogun state and he is into importation of building materials for government and private sectors
Vo:ok ur visa has been approved get dis bla bla bla i no wait here am now i believe me wen approved visa applicants say they are always deaf because me self turn deaf boi collect the paper talk thank you sir..... No documents was asked even tofel or sat
All thanks to God after prayer nd fasting with vigils...
Nd thanks to Teedawg and Akandary they gave me enough mock drilling
I appreciate
Please note always be confident no fear dey re not God dem be human...

smithsydny:
this transcript in Lagos is a white paper..

Please and please can student avoid abuja embassy for now at least.. I use God name they beg unah ooooo

This is quite true some other VOs might not overstretched this b4 giving out the white papers.

I noticed recently that Abuja VOs are now paying detail attention to bank statement as the easiest way to deny student visa. They just realise many of the monies come heavily in week preceding account statement print.

Truly this is ground for denial anyway in US as source of income is in doubt. However in Nigeria, many people don't keep money in bank and get money from varied source.

Students should go with account statement with even spread of money not in quick succession

...

LagosismyHome:


Which country.... nigeria

If it US then it very dependent on states, your experince and when you can pass written and practical test . Different states can have different rules

For me i stayed in washington DC and even could not drive . When i got there i heard Nigerians could just swap their Nigerian licence for a US licence in DC no test no nothing. So i got my parents to get me a Naija licence even though i was not in the country or could not drive. Then i swapped it and got a US licence just like that (maybe written test , cant remember)..... thankfully a friend taught me how to drive in 1 week (I had internship in the middle of nowhere where there was no buses so I had to learn quickly .......... I drove carefully until my hand was strong and didnt kill anyone

Not the best story in the world but that was my experience. Not all states do swap so you have to check each state requirements

Lol. Anything can happen in naija


Between Connecticut and Massachusetts. My naija license expired last year and I've since not renewed. If I decide to go renew now, it will take months to get it.I've got about 12 years of experience. I hear I may have to take a written and on-the-road test. What I'll like to know is how long the entire process may take.

I

LagosismyHome:


Which country.... nigeria

If it US then it very dependent on states, your experince and when you can pass written and practical test . Different states can have different rules

For me i stayed in washington DC and even could not drive . When i got there i heard Nigerians could just swap their Nigerian licence for a US licence in DC no test no nothing. So i got my parents to get me a Naija licence even though i was not in the country or could not drive. Then i swapped it and got a US licence just like that (maybe written test , cant remember)..... thankfully a friend taught me how to drive in 1 week (I had internship in the middle of nowhere where there was no buses so I had to learn quickly .......... I drove carefully until my hand was strong and didnt kill anyone

Not the best story in the world but that was my experience. Not all states do swap so you have to check each state requirements

Hypocrisy at its peak. So you got a Nigerian DL through a back channel and still flaunting that.

Very very sad. The problem with Nigeria is not just government or politicians, parents induldge their kids in so many things so they can give then the "imaginary good life" paying for special centers for JAMB, bribing their way through many things.

Its sad and very sickening

OluDare01:

Sorry about that

Thanks Bro

AfonjaBoston:


Hypocrisy at its peak. So you got a Nigerian DL through a back channel and still flaunting that.

Very very sad. The problem with Nigeria is not just government or politicians, parents induldge their kids in so many things so they can give then the "imaginary good life" paying for special centers for JAMB, bribing their way through many things.



Its sad and very sickening

No one is flaunting nothing jare. Pls read her concluding remarks. We've all had to do somethings thru back channel in the past. Don't be too quick to cast a stone

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DeeTus:
Abuja is a good ground. More visas are being issued there than Lagos.

This is not true.

AfonjaBoston:


Hypocrisy at its peak. So you got a Nigerian DL through a back channel and still flaunting that.

Very very sad. The problem with Nigeria is not just government or politicians, parents induldge their kids in so many things so they can give then the "imaginary good life" paying for special centers for JAMB, bribing their way through many things.

Its sad and very sickening

Whatever ... what the requirement to get a driving licence in naija at that time. You apply and get a licence. No practical or written test.... i didnt do anything different other than someone submiting the application on my behalf which was allowed as well

I did not get it through back channel but the standard process . . Neither did i write the rules

gaviria:

Why do you want us to start thinking about your school? What's our business with your school? If you like say it, If you like don't. And by the way Stanford isn't Ivy League.
And people with Ivy League admission hardly get scrutinized at the embassy, so you should be good I guess. And they rarely ask for bank statements even from people like us with regular admission.

Hello,

Thank you for your response to my post. God bless!

Spring2018 loading .Visa approved is my portion In Jesus Name, Amen.


Congrats to those who got their visa approved, wish you guys safe trip to USA.And those who got denied, brace up please, don't feel bad and don't give up.

SoftNANA09:
Spring2018 loading .Visa approved is my portion In Jesus Name, Amen.


Congrats to those who got their visa approved, wish you guys safe trip to USA.And those who got denied, brace up please, don't feel bad and don't give up.

Lol. Almost typed congratulations. Had to read the post again.

I wish you God's blessings.

jidearizona:
Am a silent follower of this trend
All thanks to God my visa was approved this morning 8:15
july 25
Jackson college Michigan
Bsc in Energy system management
Vo:good morning
Me:good morning sir
Vo:pass me ur passport and i20...i passed it
VO:you are going for a degree in energy system management why
Me: wen i was younger ave always wanted a career in an energy field and studying energy system management would give me an edge in achieving my career goals
Vo: looking at me straight in d eyes me self i look am back i no carry eye commot they will always wana test fear but u have to prove them wrong.
Vo:are you married
Me:no sir
Vo:Have you travlled out of Nigeria before
Me:no i have not had any reason to until now
Vo:what degree do you have
Me:none i ended high school in 2014
Vo:what have you been doing since then
Me:i volunteered in helping my uncle who is into solar panel installation and i had alot to know of how it is been done.
Vo:ok
Vo:where would you be working after ur degree
Me:didn't expect dis i just said there is an energy company located at ikeja where light bulb is been produced and I'll love to work there..
Vo: your father is sponsoring you what does he do
Me:he is a successful business man he has dangote cement depo at agbara and ogun state and he is into importation of building materials for government and private sectors
Vo:ok ur visa has been approved get dis bla bla bla i no wait here am now i believe me wen approved visa applicants say they are always deaf because me self turn deaf boi collect the paper talk thank you sir..... No documents was asked even tofel or sat
All thanks to God after prayer nd fasting with vigils...
Nd thanks to Teedawg and Akandary they gave me enough mock drilling
I appreciate
Please note always be confident no fear dey re not God dem be human...

congrat OG God bless your new journey!!!!

MrChillz:


Lol. Almost typed congratulations. Had to read the post again.

I wish you God's blessings.

Good sign tho .You will type that to me soon dear, calm down.



Thanks, wish you same.

Fenix:


Hello,

Thank you for your response to my post. God bless!

Hi,

You're welcome. God bless you too!

MrChillz:


Lol. Anything can happen in naija


Between Connecticut and Massachusetts. My naija license expired last year and I've since not renewed. If I decide to go renew now, it will take months to get it.I've got about 12 years of experience. I hear I may have to take a written and on-the-road test. What I'll like to know is how long the entire process may take.

I

One or 2 days

Mayflowa:


One or 2 days

Thanks a lot boss

MrChillz:


Lol. Anything can happen in naija


Between Connecticut and Massachusetts. My naija license expired last year and I've since not renewed. If I decide to go renew now, it will take months to get it.I've got about 12 years of experience. I hear I may have to take a written and on-the-road test. What I'll like to know is how long the entire process may take.

I

Nice thats good they have introduced written and practical...

anodebeanthony:

This is not true.

Where do you work?

LagosismyHome:


Whatever ... what the requirement to get a driving licence in naija at that time. You apply and get a licence. No practical or written test.... i didnt do anything different other than someone submiting the application on my behalf which was allowed as well

I did not get it through back channel but the standard process . . Neither did i write the rules

Quit this chest beating and ignorant attitude.
Government issued ID's whether a passport or DL cannot be applied for legally using proxys, third party or agent. Your mum did not do right.Shikena!

So when others are trying to " cheat" the system to get to the USA (totally inappropriate too) don't always be the first to cast a sanctimonious stone

Fenix:
Hello everyone,

I've been following this thread for a while and it has been a roller-coaster of emotions. One person will get rejected, another will get accepted...na wa o!

I would please like some advice on preparation. I got accepted to an Ivy league school (think Harvard/Princeton/Stanford) for a masters. One of the requirements for issuing my I-20 was to show that I had all the money in my account. Luckily I got financial aid worth half the cost of attendance. I had to borrow the rest and put it into an account to show the school. I now have my I-20.

My interview is next week Monday and I am nervous because I have had to return some of the money. So what I did was print my statement up until when I still had the full amount in my account. By the time I go to the embassy, the statement will be 3 weeks old. Please would this be too late for the embassy? Do you think I would have potential problems?

Thank you!

What you termed a problem is not a problem. 3weeks old SOA is good to take along with you to the embassy. The real question and problem you should be thinking about is, whether the SOA shows good cash inflow and outflow and not just a lump sum of money deposited at one particular time. However, your interview will most likely be one of those where SOA is not asked for sighting. Additionally, do you really have the funds to pay for the remaining tuition? Do you have plans on how you are going to pay? Falling out of status is not a cool situation

warriboy21 I see you in 3D

ElDeeVee:


Agreed. But the rate of denials lately in that location is alarming.

What if there are more approvals but unfortunately most of those denied there are on this thread and thereby we think Abuja is extremely tough

My people Stop controlling ur fate. Visa approval is not location dependent. God might have pre-approved ur visa at lagos embassy then you will stubbonly choose abuja embassy and bag a denial. (many people gets denied due to this but they dont know). I say follow ur mind and pray. when choosing embassy Just choose the one convenient for you. i for one chose lagos because it was closer to me than abuja.

how we de na long time no c. work no lemme c road o. good job guys. keep up d good work. and pls new guz coming to d us, dont ever forget God who brought u ere o. America can easily make u forget God.

always pay ur tithe n remain blessed

AfonjaBoston:



Quit this chest beating and ignorant attitude.
Government issued ID's whether a passport or DL cannot be applied for legally using proxys, third party or agent. Your mum did not do right.Shikena!

So when others are trying to " cheat" the system to get to the USA (totally inappropriate too) don't always be the first to cast a sanctimonious stone

In Nigeria back then you can get a Nigerian passport through an agent. It was recorgnise and standard process . You used a wrong example. It was very much allowed. The use of agent or proxys was made redundant when biometric was introduced

Sure while legally it might have been allowed , morally what she or he did was wrong ...

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folmus:


Oya, Check your box for the material.

Kindly help me with the materials as well. I've sent you a pm. Thanks in advance.

femi312:
What you termed a problem is not a problem. 3weeks old SOA is good to take along with you to the embassy. The real question and problem you should be thinking about is, whether the SOA shows good cash inflow and outflow and not just a lump sum of money deposited at one particular time. However, your interview will most likely be one of those where SOA is not asked for sighting. Additionally, do you really have the funds to pay for the remaining tuition? Do you have plans on how you are going to pay? Falling out of status is not a cool situation

Hi!

Thank you for your response. The issue with my school is that they wanted an account that is accessible in both Nigeria and the US, therefore I had to open a Standard chartered account. The money came in bits...a million here, a million there, until the complete fees were there. I was a bit annoyed because no other school seemed to have that requirement.

Anyway I will be back here to testify! God bless this forum. it has been so helpful.

OluDare01:
warriboy21 I see you in 3D

haha hwfa na. i can feel d peace in the atmosphere of d tread