Iphy24:
Visa approved today.

Iphy24:
Visa approved today.

Kayme:

Is there a website that lists all STEM programs for USA ? I've seen so many lists online but not sure of their accuracy.

Iphy24:
Visa approved today.

paulavon:
Sorry man for the denial, you just have to brace up.
You did very well in the interview but the problem I see here is the lack of correlation between your undergraduate course I.e computer science, working in a bank and going for masters in Maths and statistics.Masters in computer science or information technology would have made more sense with you working in the IT department. I wish you all the best as you refire.

Iphy24:
Visa approved today.

Iphy24:
Visa approved today.

k199192:

I have seen this post like three times in the past two days. my opinion goes thus. I believe there are various ways now one can send money directly to his Nigerian account regardless of your location. Why come here and be asking for naira when you can get it conveniently from wherever you are? It boils down to the saying "if it's too good to be true, it's a scam". You may be legit for all I know but the way you are advertising it is suspicious. Walsprings does the same transactions for people but you Don't see him advertising himself. It's just an opinion though and common sense. And does anyone need dollar to pay flight ticket? You can always do whatever transaction at the airport.

jerrypeacelinks:
My people, indeed it takes courqge to come up here to post your denial transcript o. The moment I was denied, I felt like the ground should open lemme fall into it or even disappear into thin air but now, it seems am better and stronger now emotionally.

Now, here comes my denial

Visa Interview Denied at the Lagos embassy today 7am. Consular was a dark American lady at Windows 9.

VO: Good morning. (No smiles whatsoever). Pass me your i-20 and passport.

Me: Good morning. (Me smiling and thinking, madam smile for once kwanu) I passed my documents)

VO: I see, you are going to study Maths and Statistics at TAMUK, Texas?

Me: (Smiling) Yes.

VO: What is your highest qualification?
Me: I hold a BSc in Computer Science.

VO: You said?
Me: I repeated.

VO: Okay. When did you graduate?

Me: November 2011.

VO: and since then what have you been doing?

Me: After my graduation, I embarked upon the compulsory NYSC experience which elapsed in 2013 and I secured a job at XYZ bank.

VO: Okay what do you do for them?

Me: I stated my responsibilities.

VO: How long have you been working ?

Me: over 3 years. January 2018 will make it 4 years at the bank.

VO: So what will this course do for you?

Me: It will equip me with the analytical and technical skills needed to flourish in my career. It will also help facilitate my promotion at my place of work.

VO: Why did you choose this school?

Me: Asides the fact that they offered me my concentration, they also offered me a free campus scholarship housing with an instate tuition waiver which will allow me enjoy paying my fees as an instate Texan resident.

VO: Quickly grabs my i-20 like say she b Russian . But I can't see any free housing scholarship on your i-20.

Me: Yes and that is because the email came later after i-20 was issued.

VO: Okay? Can I see the letter?

Me: I passed it.
VO: Nodding her head. Okay?

VO: How many schools did you apply to?

Me: I applied to three schools.

VO: Did you write any language test scores?

Me: Yes. I sat for toefl and GRE.

VO: Can I see them?

Me: Showed them.

VO: Okay? Tell me the requirement for this course.

Me: To complete this course, I will complete a total of 30 credit units of course work which include 18 credit unit of core course work, 6 units of elective, and 6 units of thesis. The course duration is 24months starting from January 10th 2018 and will end in December 2019.

VO: Sorry, can you take it all over again?

Me: I stated it again but in a remixed version.

VO: Have you travelled out of the country before?

Me: Not really. And that is because I have not had any reason to until after now.

VO: Okay? Who is your sponsor?

Me: My dad is my sponsor. He is this and that �.

VO: Well, I will be issuing you (I come dey happy for my mind)... She continued... the denial paper, this is because you were not found eligible for a visa according to Section 214 (B) of the US Immigration and Nationality act. Blablabla.. The rest no even near my ear as I was like? What happened? (Maybe VO even heard me talking to myself). I had to hide my blue paper so that one of us a nairalander who was warming up for hers won't be demoralized.

I marched out like an old major ;Dwhile people dey hail me congrats sir, anything dey for the boys? In my mind, I was still asking, what happened?

House? Abeg make una gather come sit for my head o. At a time I wanted to ask VO if we can start the interview all over again.

Well? Denial is not failure though. I shall return to retire after the house is done sitting on top my matter.

mcabidoh:
Dear Nairalanders, I have been a silent follower of this thread for some weeks now and this thread has been very helpful for me.
I had my Visa interview today in Lagos, I was the first person to be interviewed by a Lady (can't remember the window)
My transcript below:

VO: good morning
ME: Good morning
VO: Why are you going to the US
ME: I am going for my masters degree program in computer engineering at University of Louisianna at Lafayette.
VO: Why US, why not go to India
ME: the US is the birthplace for computer networks and is a global leader in research and development of network technologies and security protocols. Studying in the US will afford me global exposure as well as………..(She cut me short here)
VO: what is your highest academic qualification.
ME: I have a Bachelor’s degree B.Eng Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
VO: tell me about your program, study plan
ME: my program is 36 credit unit courses for 4 semesters, 9 credit per semester and I’ll be taking courses like principles of computer commnunications, data mining, telecoms systems, network integrity & security protocols (she cut me short again)
VO: What is your career plan
ME: I career goal is to be a technical consultant (apparently she heard contractor) in networking and security field.
VO: have you handled any contracts so far?
ME: Excuse me?? (I was wondering where contractor came in from)
VO: You said your career goal is to be a contractor.
ME: No, I said consultant not contractor,tehnical consultant in networking
VO: Oh okay. So who would be paying for your education
ME: I got graduate tuition fellowship from the school and my uncle will be paying my fees (she cut me short)
VO: Your I-20 doesn’t state you have any fellowships from the school, it only states your family funds
ME: Yes, that’s because I got the fellowship from the school after my I-20 was issued. I have the letter from the school showing this (about to stretch the letter when she asked the next question)
VO: When did you graduate from school and what I’ve you been doing since then,
ME: I graduated in 2012, after which I embarked on a one year mandatory NYSC program. Immediatel after this I joined Huawei technologies where I’ve been working till now as an IP/Datacommunications engineer.
VO: what do you do?
ME: I’m a network engineer, my responsibilities include network design and planning, implementation & deployment, troubleshooting any IP transport related issues.
VO: what will you be doing in the US after your program
ME: I will return to Nigeria to rejoin Huawei technologies
VO: Rejoin Huawei? Are you sure you will have a place in Hauwei?
ME: Yes I’m sure,
VO: Are you guaranteed this?
ME: Yes I already have study leave from work
VO: DO you have any proof of this? Any letter from your employers to back this up
ME: I don’t have this with me here.
VO: Types for a minute, then blue paper…………….

I intend to get a study leave letter from work before the end of this week, then refire again. Gurus in the house, Kindly scrutinize my transcript, all criticisms are welcomed. I need as much information as possible before going again.

EZEIGBO1OFIMO:
Honestly, if you believe in God, and thinks he sits down somewhere and does Tum-bum Tum-bum analysis on who gets a visa and who gets rejected, then your height of delusion is through the roof.

Iphy24:
Visa approved today.

Sharles:
My visa app has changed from A.P to ISSUED today, exactly two weeks after my interview. Please my people, how long will it take before I get my passport.

Niv25:
pls guys...what's gonna be the exchange rate in paying my tuition fees...am I going to be charged the normal normal dollar rate...or its there an official exchange rate from CBN for students schooling abroad? if so how much and how does it work? pls guys I need your replies ASAp!

mcabidoh:
Dear Nairalanders, I have been a silent follower of this thread for some weeks now and this thread has been very helpful for me.
I had my Visa interview today in Lagos, I was the first person to be interviewed by a Lady (can't remember the window)
My transcript below:

VO: good morning
ME: Good morning
VO: Why are you going to the US
ME: I am going for my masters degree program in computer engineering at University of Louisianna at Lafayette.
VO: Why US, why not go to India
ME: the US is the birthplace for computer networks and is a global leader in research and development of network technologies and security protocols. Studying in the US will afford me global exposure as well as………..(She cut me short here)
VO: what is your highest academic qualification.
ME: I have a Bachelor’s degree B.Eng Electrical & Electronics Engineering.
VO: tell me about your program, study plan
ME: my program is 36 credit unit courses for 4 semesters, 9 credit per semester and I’ll be taking courses like principles of computer commnunications, data mining, telecoms systems, network integrity & security protocols (she cut me short again)
VO: What is your career plan
ME: I career goal is to be a technical consultant (apparently she heard contractor) in networking and security field.
VO: have you handled any contracts so far?
ME: Excuse me?? (I was wondering where contractor came in from)
VO: You said your career goal is to be a contractor.
ME: No, I said consultant not contractor,tehnical consultant in networking
VO: Oh okay. So who would be paying for your education
ME: I got graduate tuition fellowship from the school and my uncle will be paying my fees (she cut me short)
VO: Your I-20 doesn’t state you have any fellowships from the school, it only states your family funds
ME: Yes, that’s because I got the fellowship from the school after my I-20 was issued. I have the letter from the school showing this (about to stretch the letter when she asked the next question)
VO: When did you graduate from school and what I’ve you been doing since then,
ME: I graduated in 2012, after which I embarked on a one year mandatory NYSC program. Immediatel after this I joined Huawei technologies where I’ve been working till now as an IP/Datacommunications engineer.
VO: what do you do?
ME: I’m a network engineer, my responsibilities include network design and planning, implementation & deployment, troubleshooting any IP transport related issues.
VO: what will you be doing in the US after your program
ME: I will return to Nigeria to rejoin Huawei technologies
VO: Rejoin Huawei? Are you sure you will have a place in Hauwei?
ME: Yes I’m sure,
VO: Are you guaranteed this?
ME: Yes I already have study leave from work
VO: DO you have any proof of this? Any letter from your employers to back this up
ME: I don’t have this with me here.
VO: Types for a minute, then blue paper…………….

I intend to get a study leave letter from work before the end of this week, then refire again. Gurus in the house, Kindly scrutinize my transcript, all criticisms are welcomed. I need as much information as possible before going again.

biikeys:


That on its own is not a red flag. Apart from your interview, things you fill in your DS-160, your 'family record', composure (to determine if you're lying or not) and the VO factor play a big role in determining whether you get a visa or not.

Stanleych007:
You almost got your visa until that leave of absense talk. No Chinese firm would do that..Try and refire but this time avoid those coming back to resume in Huawei talk..Good luck..

jerrypeacelinks:


I think my denial was either the VO factor or in my response to her question, WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS COURSE. The only question I may say I didn't answer well is where she asked WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS COURSE?

I replied by telling her I will need to complete 30 credit units and even mentioned some of the core courses I was to take. That's the place I am very very sure I may be confused about the answer.

As for composure, I was a 1001% composed and a nairalander here who got her visa today can attest to that fact. She too is confused as I got a denial today. I am most confused even.

k199192:

Ezeigbo1ofimo you have come again.. if i ask you question now you will say check my signature. my interview is next two weeks... give tips thanks

jerrypeacelinks:


I think my denial was either the VO factor or in my response to her question, WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS COURSE. The only question I may say I didn't answer well is where she asked WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS COURSE?

I replied by telling her I will need to complete 30 credit units and even mentioned some of the core courses I was to take. That's the place I am very very sure I may be confused about the answer.

As for composure, I was a 1001% composed and a nairalander here who got her visa today can attest to that fact. She too is confused as I got a denial today. I am most confused even.

platypelloid:
Respect All,
Iba o
Please house which one is the best textbook for GRE?
Is Kaplan a good one?
I don't wanna read amiss!!!

Please what is the best way/material to read to really ace this GRE??
Please help house

mcabidoh:

VO: what will you be doing in the US after your program
ME: I will return to Nigeria to rejoin Huawei technologies
VO: Rejoin Huawei? Are you sure you will have a place in Hauwei?
ME: Yes I’m sure,
VO: Are you guaranteed this?
ME: Yes I already have study leave from work
VO: DO you have any proof of this? Any letter from your employers to back this up
ME: I don’t have this with me here.
VO: Types for a minute, then blue paper…………….

I intend to get a study leave letter from work before the end of this week, then refire again. Gurus in the house, Kindly scrutinize my transcript, all criticisms are welcomed. I need as much information as possible before going again.

Cephas0009:
good day family...

TBC

bigfrancis21:


Do not be quick to judge. I know Mekurexx personally. Exchange of Dollar/Naira between people who have both is a common and easy

LagosismyHome:


Never say anything you dont have proof or cant back up.... after your masters there will be loads of opportunities in Nigeria that your skills can be used for

Best to use that but if you want to stick with this then yes a letter as everything should be evidence based . If there time get a corrected i20 if there no time then ok go with what you have