Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by Hopeful17: 7:57am On Dec 14, 2017 |
Thank you Walspring:
Check your i20 you will see the school code there. It is under your school address or opposite school official contact. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by Hopeful17: 7:58am On Dec 14, 2017 |
Thank you ProfOjah1234:
Check your i20, what to fill in is there.. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by Stephanie09: 8:09am On Dec 14, 2017 |
learner007: Has anyone used GTBank naira card to pay application fee lately? I tried mine last night but it wasn't successful. Pla advise Yes I have. What was the reason for not being successful? Did you input the 16digits in front of the debit card instead of your account number in the space of account number? Plus the name on the card and your address at the bank has to tally with what you filled. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by bobmar: 8:10am On Dec 14, 2017 |
bobmar: Hello guys.. I need mock interview in my life. My interview is next week. Just quote me and I will PM you or drop ur num let me add you.
Chai no be small thing. Somebody help this poor boy! Who is up for this? |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by angelanto8(f): 8:34am On Dec 14, 2017 |
tomisinobm:
you could try your luck, i know someone that was able to get 24 hours waived off, which is almost a year. thank you |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by angelanto8(f): 8:36am On Dec 14, 2017 |
EZEIGBO1OFIMO: Well, some not so great schools would allow that, but you're better off starting all over again. We do a lot of secondary school coursework as freshmen here In Nigeria, so You won't have matching course requirement with most schools. Okay so they may consider me but i'll have to start from year 1? |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by dayoseun70: 8:38am On Dec 14, 2017 |
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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by Damilare5882(m): 9:12am On Dec 14, 2017 |
bobmar: Hello guys.. I need mockup in my life. My interview is next week. Just quote me and I will PM you or drop ur num let me add you.
Chai no be small thing. contact @omoluabiguy ... he is very good at that but I pray he's gonna be free 2 Likes |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by firmphem: 9:16am On Dec 14, 2017 |
Visa delayed this morning 7:00am Me: good morning VO: good morning how are u? Ur I20 and passport pls? Me: passed them VO: what are you going to study Me: Electrical Engineering and I ll be concentrating on wireless communication VO: why do u want to study this course? ME: it has been my passion right from childhood, every of my. Academic pursuit has been around this same course. We ave so many network problems in Nigeria and I believe an advanced degree in it will arm me with great skill set to combat most of them VO: how many countries have you been to outside Nigeria Me: Benin republic for a road trip VO: who is sponsoring you? Me: My dad VO: what does he do? Me: He is an electrical engineer that gets contracts from govt at all levels private individuals on both domestic and industrial electrification VO: do u ave his account statement? Me: yes,....passed VO: ( took a very long and calculative look at the SOA. Left his seat for like 5mins with it and my passport. Came back, typed for a while and handed me that devilish paper Fact: my background, Electrical. Six years work experience at a transmission engineer with a telecom coy Account amount: 15M Amount on d I20: 9M
House pls advise |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by Bkoks: 9:28am On Dec 14, 2017 |
Visa approved this morning.
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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by bigfrancis21: 9:28am On Dec 14, 2017 |
firmphem: Visa delayed this morning 7:00am Me: good morning VO: good morning how are u? Ur I20 and passport pls? Me: passed them VO: what are you going to study Me: Electrical Engineering and I ll be concentrating on wireless communication VO: why do u want to study this course? ME: it has been my passion right from childhood, every of my. Academic pursuit has been around this same course. We ave so many network problems in Nigeria and I believe an advanced degree in it will arm me with great skill set to combat most of them VO: how many countries have you been to outside Nigeria Me: Benin republic for a road trip VO: who is sponsoring you? Me: My dad VO: what does he do? Me: He is an electrical engineer that gets contracts from govt at all levels private individuals on both domestic and industrial electrification VO: do u ave his account statement? Me: yes,....passed VO: ( took a very long and calculative look at the SOA. Left his seat for like 5mins with it and my passport. Came back, typed for a while and handed me that devilish paper Fact: my background, Electrical. Six years work experience at a transmission engineer with a telecom coy Account amount: 15M Amount on d I20: 9M
House pls advise
How old are you? Are you going for Bsc or Msc? Do you have any previous Bsc degree already? |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by firmphem: 9:43am On Dec 14, 2017 |
bigfrancis21:
How old are you? Are you going for Bsc or Msc? Do you have any previous Bsc degree already? I am 33yrs I have a bachelor's in elect elect Going for Ms program I am married with a daughter , he asked and I answered |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by ttmacoy: 10:17am On Dec 14, 2017 |
I’m addition to what others have said, even if he has a company who wants to apply for him they can only apply when the window opens April 2018 for an October 2018 start. There is a 85k quota for H1b visas annually and based on prior years they recorded about 300k applications so even for those approved it becomes a lottery and those Indian outsourcing companies like Tata Infosys etc have for the game locked down. Olamsanj: Good day house! This question is for a friend who was denied an F1 visa thrice last year when he wanted to go for his Masters. Now a company in the US is filing an H1b visa for him which would be done with the processing in few weeks time. Please what are his chances of getting an H1b visa approved or there’s no problem?
Cc @Lagosismyhome, Twoods, Femi312, bigfrancis and all other gurus in the house 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by goodemma20(m): 10:22am On Dec 14, 2017 |
firmphem:
I am 33yrs I have a bachelor's in elect elect Going for Ms program I am married with a daughter , he asked and I answered when did you get the BSc degree? |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by firmphem: 10:25am On Dec 14, 2017 |
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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by Sanctus1(m): 10:31am On Dec 14, 2017 |
at 33 with a child... that's enough home ties but how can your dad be sponsoring you at 33? thats a red flag bro 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by Sanctus1(m): 10:38am On Dec 14, 2017 |
hello house...i was recently delayed at the lagos embassy..i have b.sc in biochemistry and went for another b.sc in medical lab but the beautiful chinese america rejected my application..now i have decided to go for a masters program in any medical course..pls i need suggestions because my CGP is 2.99/5.00. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by morgandy(m): 10:47am On Dec 14, 2017 |
good afternoon house please people i need our help
my interview is fast approaching
i'm going for MSC in computer information system
i have been battling with this question (why do you want to study this course?)
my ANS goes like this:
with the modern day technology in Nigeria young entrepreneurs and business owners have taken their businesses online
undermining the risk involve in online trading this course will equip me with technical knowledge needed to enlighten business
owners on how their business can be protected from internet risk.
I will also establish my own IT institute where i will be grooming passionate Nigerians to be good computer security analyst.
i need contribution correction anything anyone can contribute
cc. EZEIGBO1OFIMO gbaby4live LagosismyHome Twoods Ability24 |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by firmphem: 10:49am On Dec 14, 2017 |
Sanctus1: at 33 with a child... that's enough home ties but how can your dad be sponsoring you at 33? thats a red flag bro He expected me to have saved up to 32k dollars in 6 yrs? I filled my current salary in my Ds160. Anway, what do u expect I do ? |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by Walspring: 10:58am On Dec 14, 2017 |
Hopeful17: Thank you
Let's give the thanks to God 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by firmphem: 11:20am On Dec 14, 2017 |
firmphem: Visa delayed this morning 7:00am Me: good morning VO: good morning how are u? Ur I20 and passport pls? Me: passed them VO: what are you going to study Me: Electrical Engineering and I ll be concentrating on wireless communication VO: why do u want to study this course? ME: it has been my passion right from childhood, every of my. Academic pursuit has been around this same course. We ave so many network problems in Nigeria and I believe an advanced degree in it will arm me with great skill set to combat most of them VO: how many countries have you been to outside Nigeria Me: Benin republic for a road trip VO: who is sponsoring you? Me: My dad VO: what does he do? Me: He is an electrical engineer that gets contracts from govt at all levels private individuals on both domestic and industrial electrification VO: do u ave his account statement? Me: yes,....passed VO: ( took a very long and calculative look at the SOA. Left his seat for like 5mins with it and my passport. Came back, typed for a while and handed me that devilish paper Fact: my background, Electrical. Six years work experience at a transmission engineer with a telecom coy Account amount: 15M Amount on d I20: 9M
House pls advise
Advise me on what to do and what I said wrong. Plsssss |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by azurri99(m): 11:26am On Dec 14, 2017 |
I need your help bro .. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by azurri99(m): 11:27am On Dec 14, 2017 |
@omoluabiguy I need your help bro |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by temitope2598: 11:33am On Dec 14, 2017 |
Visa Status Finally changed to ISSUED about an hour ago. After exactly one month on Administrative Processing. This was truly one test of my patience and trust in God.
I wish all other people stuck in the "AP hole" success.
Thanks to all members of this great Forum. 25 Likes 1 Share |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by bobmar: 11:46am On Dec 14, 2017 |
Damilare5882: contact @omoluabiguy ... he is very good at that but I pray he's gonna be free Thanks man!! |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by jerrypeacelinks(m): 12:01pm On Dec 14, 2017 |
Visa delayed AGAIN at the Lagos Embassy. It happened like a mirage. Though VO was sharing BLUE PAPER like cabin biscuit to all the guys before me. But truth is, they weren't responding fine and when it got to my turn, I approached him smiling. Though I am yet to explain what happened to me cos I was really balling like it was hot... VO: Hello good morning. Me: Good morning Sir? How was your night. VO: Am fine thank you. Pass me your passport and i-20. Me: Here it is. (Passed it). VO: So where are you going to? Me: I am going to TAMUK, Texas to pursue my masters degree in Mathematics and Statistics with a concentration in Statistical Analytics, Computing and Modelling. VO: okay? How many schools did you apply to? Me: I applied to 3 schools. TAMUK, Indiana University and McNesse State University. VO: so why did you choose TAMUK over Indiana? Me: TAMUK is a research University and has great research facilities which include the Javelina Algebra Lab which is the computer classroom for my department and the James C. Jeernigan Library which is one of the largest libraries in Texas and I believe having access to such research facilities will be a great boost as it will broaden my academic horizons. VO: Nodding his head like agama lizard. Me: (continued) also, in my quest to know more about the school, I downloaded the official school's app which keeps me up to date with happenings in the school. In addition to this, I developed a good relationship with Professor.... (VO cuts in). VO: When did you graduate? Me: November 2011. VO: What is your highest qualification? Me: I hold a bachelor's in Computer Science. VO: So since after school, what have you been doing? Me: After school, I served and then got a job at xyz bank as a Service Executive. I am an ATM custodian and my roles are blablabla... VO: nods his head again and ask So why masters? Me: Sorry? VO: I said, why do you wanna pursue a masters? Me: Well, the prospects and opportunities for this course are extremely high in Nigeria and their is a lack of professionals... VO cuts in: What do you mean by prospects? Me: Job prospects. VO: Oh? Okay? Me (continues): For example, big data and analytics which is one of the courses I will study at TAMUK is relatively new here in Nigeria and experts in the field are hard to source. (VO again nodding continuously like agama) Me (continued). Companies here in Nigeria who need the services of big data analysts have no other choice but to hire expatriate professionals from other technologically advanced countries like the US.... VO now nodding harder and harder.. Me: (now feeling like a don jazzy singing ogbeni feli feli continues)... and there is the need to..... (I went blank. Mind you, i never crammed this o. I was flowing and VO was nodding his head and all of a sudden I forgot what I was saying entirely and where i was drivinf at.) VO was still nodding his head and looking at me ooooo and with the expression in his face, was like, hey? Whatsup nah? Continue, am enjoying the gist... Me: (I opened my mouth to talk, but nothing came out. Hey? I was doomed....) VO: Me: (stammering....) Am sorry sir.... VO: Just calm down. Take your time. Me: (Just like Danfo wey dey push down a hill I pick up).... and studying this course will equip me with the analytical and technical skills needed to flourish as a data analyst and will help me fill the gap for a lack of indigenous big data analysts in my country. VO: (indifferent) Have you travel out of the country before? Me: No. I have not had any need to. VO: Who is your sponsor? Me: My dad. VO: What does he do? Me: he is into haulage, supply and distribution of petroleum products. He also owns petrol stations here in Lagos and Aba VO: Are you married? Me: No, but am engaged. VO: brings out the devilish love letter from the devil's mailbag)... Am sorry you do not qualify.... Me: (goes deaf)... but summoned courage to ask, BUT WHAT WENT WRONG THIS TIME? (I expected him to say that yeye paper will explain but he said something else). VO; Am sorry, you failed to convince me you are a genuine student. Me: thank you. VO: Have a nice day Without being told, I know I screwed up when I off like say them press my remote from village.... All the same, I wish my people well... Mercybliss, I will sincerely miss u from the depth of my heart. @Tosin baba, represent us well. Remember you are our TAMUK course rep. @iPhy and @Mayorboi, @ikenna omo Igbo, @ojelade am so sorry I fall una hands big time this second attempt. No doubt it seems my first was even better. I wish you guys a wonderful trip to the States. You guys have been my family here. If God tarries, I will join you guys in due course maybe not now. @lagosismyhome, @walspring, @my fellow Javelina, and all @Nairalanders you guys are the best. (I just feel like crying right now but I am a strong man, why shall I cry? 20 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by jerrypeacelinks(m): 12:03pm On Dec 14, 2017 |
morgandy: good afternoon house please people i need our help
my interview is fast approaching
i'm going for MSC in computer information system
i have been battling with this question (why do you want to study this course?)
my ANS goes like this:
with the modern day technology in Nigeria young entrepreneurs and business owners have taken their businesses online
undermining the risk involve in online trading this course will equip me with technical knowledge needed to enlighten business
owners on how their business can be protected from internet risk.
I will also establish my own IT institute where i will be grooming passionate Nigerians to be good computer security analyst.
i need contribution correction anything anyone can contribute
cc. EZEIGBO1OFIMO gbaby4live LagosismyHome Twoods Ability24
Contact Mercybliss. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by jangal(f): 12:15pm On Dec 14, 2017 |
jerrypeacelinks: Visa delayed AGAIN at the Lagos Embassy.
It happened like a mirage. Though VO was sharing BLUE PAPER like cabin biscuit to all the guys before me. But truth is, they weren't responding fine and when it got to my turn, I approached him smiling. Though I am yet to explain what happened to me cos I was really balling like it was hot...
VO: Hello good morning. Me: Good morning Sir? How was your night. VO: Am fine thank you. Pass me your passport and i-20. Me: Here it is. (Passed it). VO: So where are you going to? Me: I am going to TAMUK, Texas to pursue my masters degree in Mathematics and Statistics with a concentration in Statistical Analytics, Computing and Modelling. VO: okay? How many schools did you apply to? Me: I applied to 3 schools. TAMUK, Indiana University and McNesse State University. VO: so why did you choose TAMUK over Indiana? Me: TAMUK is a research University and has great research facilities which include the Javelina Algebra Lab which is the computer classroom for my department and the James C. Jeernigan Library which is one of the largest libraries in Texas and I believe having access to such research facilities will be a great boost as it will broaden my academic horizons. VO: Nodding his head like agama lizard. Me: (continued) also, in my quest to know more about the school, I downloaded the official school's app which keeps me up to date with happenings in the school. In addition to this, I developed a good relationship with Professor.... (VO cuts in). VO: When did you graduate? Me: November 2011. VO: What is your highest qualification? Me: I hold a bachelor's in Computer Science. VO: So since after school, what have you been doing? Me: After school, I served and then got a job at xyz bank as a Service Executive. I am an ATM custodian and my roles are blablabla...
VO: nods his head again and ask So why masters? Me: Sorry? VO: I said, why do you wanna pursue a masters? Me: Well, the prospects and opportunities for this course are extremely high in Nigeria and their is a lack of professionals... VO cuts in: What do you mean by prospects? Me: Job prospects. VO: Oh? Okay? Me (continues): For example, big data and analytics which is one of the courses I will study at TAMUK is relatively new here in Nigeria and experts in the field are hard to source. (VO again nodding continuously like agama) Me (continued). Companies here in Nigeria who need the services of big data analysts have no other choice but to hire expatriate professionals from other technologically advanced countries like the US....
VO now nodding harder and harder..
Me: (now feeling like a don jazzy singing ogbeni feli feli continues)...and there is the need to..... (I went blank. Mind you, i never crammed this o. I was flowing and VO was nodding his head and all of a sudden I forgot what I was saying entirely and where i was drivinf at.)
VO was still nodding his head and looking at me ooooo and with the expression in his face, was like, hey? Whatsup nah? Continue, am enjoying the gist...
Me: (I opened my mouth to talk, but nothing came out. Hey? I was doomed....)
VO:
Me: (stammering....) Am sorry sir....
VO: Just calm down. Take your time.
Me: (Just like Danfo wey dey push down a hill I pick up).... and studying this course will equip me with the analytical and technical skills needed to flourish as a data analyst and will help me fill the gap for a lack of indigenous big data analysts in my country.
VO: (indifferent) Have you travel out of the country before? Me: No. I have not had any need to. VO: Who is your sponsor? Me: My dad. VO: What does he do? Me: he is into haulage, supply and distribution of petroleum products. He also owns petrol stations here in Lagos and Aba
VO: Are you married? Me: No, but am engaged.
VO: brings out the devilish love letter from the devil's mailbag)... Am sorry you do not qualify....
Me: (goes deaf)... but summoned courage to ask, BUT WHAT WENT WRONG THIS TIME? (I expected him to say that yeye paper will explain but he said something else).
VO; Am sorry, you failed to convince me you are a genuine student.
Me: thank you. VO: Have a nice day
Without being told, I know I screwed up when I off like say them press my remote from village....
All the same, I wish my people well... Mercybliss, I will sincerely miss u from the depth of my heart. @Tosin baba, represent us well. Remember you are our TAMUK course rep. @iPhy and @Mayorboi, @ikenna omo Igbo, @ojelade am so sorry I fall una hands big time this second attempt. No doubt it seems my first was even better. I wish you guys a wonderful trip to the States. You guys have been my family here. If God tarries, I will join you guys in due course maybe not now.
@lagosismyhome, @walspring, @my fellow Javelina, and all @Nairalanders you guys are the best.
(I just feel like crying right now but I am a strong man, why shall I cry?
Sorry man, feel for you. These people will just be capitalizing on a single mistake! I tire for the whole VO n interview thing. 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by morgandy(m): 12:20pm On Dec 14, 2017 |
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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by learner007(m): 12:31pm On Dec 14, 2017 |
Stephanie09:
Yes I have. What was the reason for not being successful? Did you input the 16digits in front of the debit card instead of your account number in the space of account number? Plus the name on the card and your address at the bank has to tally with what you filled. Okay, thank you. I will try again |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by paulavon: 12:34pm On Dec 14, 2017 |
Sorry man for this second delay, I was actually hoping you will get it this time. Anyway you have to chin up knowing that you gave it your best shot. jerrypeacelinks: Visa delayed AGAIN at the Lagos Embassy.
It happened like a mirage. Though VO was sharing BLUE PAPER like cabin biscuit to all the guys before me. But truth is, they weren't responding fine and when it got to my turn, I approached him smiling. Though I am yet to explain what happened to me cos I was really balling like it was hot...
VO: Hello good morning. Me: Good morning Sir? How was your night. VO: Am fine thank you. Pass me your passport and i-20. Me: Here it is. (Passed it). VO: So where are you going to? Me: I am going to TAMUK, Texas to pursue my masters degree in Mathematics and Statistics with a concentration in Statistical Analytics, Computing and Modelling. VO: okay? How many schools did you apply to? Me: I applied to 3 schools. TAMUK, Indiana University and McNesse State University. VO: so why did you choose TAMUK over Indiana? Me: TAMUK is a research University and has great research facilities which include the Javelina Algebra Lab which is the computer classroom for my department and the James C. Jeernigan Library which is one of the largest libraries in Texas and I believe having access to such research facilities will be a great boost as it will broaden my academic horizons. VO: Nodding his head like agama lizard. Me: (continued) also, in my quest to know more about the school, I downloaded the official school's app which keeps me up to date with happenings in the school. In addition to this, I developed a good relationship with Professor.... (VO cuts in). VO: When did you graduate? Me: November 2011. VO: What is your highest qualification? Me: I hold a bachelor's in Computer Science. VO: So since after school, what have you been doing? Me: After school, I served and then got a job at xyz bank as a Service Executive. I am an ATM custodian and my roles are blablabla...
VO: nods his head again and ask So why masters? Me: Sorry? VO: I said, why do you wanna pursue a masters? Me: Well, the prospects and opportunities for this course are extremely high in Nigeria and their is a lack of professionals... VO cuts in: What do you mean by prospects? Me: Job prospects. VO: Oh? Okay? Me (continues): For example, big data and analytics which is one of the courses I will study at TAMUK is relatively new here in Nigeria and experts in the field are hard to source. (VO again nodding continuously like agama) Me (continued). Companies here in Nigeria who need the services of big data analysts have no other choice but to hire expatriate professionals from other technologically advanced countries like the US....
VO now nodding harder and harder..
Me: (now feeling like a don jazzy singing ogbeni feli feli continues)...and there is the need to..... (I went blank. Mind you, i never crammed this o. I was flowing and VO was nodding his head and all of a sudden I forgot what I was saying entirely and where i was drivinf at.)
VO was still nodding his head and looking at me ooooo and with the expression in his face, was like, hey? Whatsup nah? Continue, am enjoying the gist...
Me: (I opened my mouth to talk, but nothing came out. Hey? I was doomed....)
VO:
Me: (stammering....) Am sorry sir....
VO: Just calm down. Take your time.
Me: (Just like Danfo wey dey push down a hill I pick up).... and studying this course will equip me with the analytical and technical skills needed to flourish as a data analyst and will help me fill the gap for a lack of indigenous big data analysts in my country.
VO: (indifferent) Have you travel out of the country before? Me: No. I have not had any need to. VO: Who is your sponsor? Me: My dad. VO: What does he do? Me: he is into haulage, supply and distribution of petroleum products. He also owns petrol stations here in Lagos and Aba
VO: Are you married? Me: No, but am engaged.
VO: brings out the devilish love letter from the devil's mailbag)... Am sorry you do not qualify....
Me: (goes deaf)... but summoned courage to ask, BUT WHAT WENT WRONG THIS TIME? (I expected him to say that yeye paper will explain but he said something else).
VO; Am sorry, you failed to convince me you are a genuine student.
Me: thank you. VO: Have a nice day
Without being told, I know I screwed up when I off like say them press my remote from village....
All the same, I wish my people well... Mercybliss, I will sincerely miss u from the depth of my heart. @Tosin baba, represent us well. Remember you are our TAMUK course rep. @iPhy and @Mayorboi, @ikenna omo Igbo, @ojelade am so sorry I fall una hands big time this second attempt. No doubt it seems my first was even better. I wish you guys a wonderful trip to the States. You guys have been my family here. If God tarries, I will join you guys in due course maybe not now.
@lagosismyhome, @walspring, @my fellow Javelina, and all @Nairalanders you guys are the best.
(I just feel like crying right now but I am a strong man, why shall I cry?
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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by k199192: 12:35pm On Dec 14, 2017 |
jerrypeacelinks: Visa delayed AGAIN at the Lagos Embassy.
It happened like a mirage. Though VO was sharing BLUE PAPER like cabin biscuit to all the guys before me. But truth is, they weren't responding fine and when it got to my turn, I approached him smiling. Though I am yet to explain what happened to me cos I was really balling like it was hot...
VO: Hello good morning. Me: Good morning Sir? How was your night. VO: Am fine thank you. Pass me your passport and i-20. Me: Here it is. (Passed it). VO: So where are you going to? Me: I am going to TAMUK, Texas to pursue my masters degree in Mathematics and Statistics with a concentration in Statistical Analytics, Computing and Modelling. VO: okay? How many schools did you apply to? Me: I applied to 3 schools. TAMUK, Indiana University and McNesse State University. VO: so why did you choose TAMUK over Indiana? Me: TAMUK is a research University and has great research facilities which include the Javelina Algebra Lab which is the computer classroom for my department and the James C. Jeernigan Library which is one of the largest libraries in Texas and I believe having access to such research facilities will be a great boost as it will broaden my academic horizons. VO: Nodding his head like agama lizard. Me: (continued) also, in my quest to know more about the school, I downloaded the official school's app which keeps me up to date with happenings in the school. In addition to this, I developed a good relationship with Professor.... (VO cuts in). VO: When did you graduate? Me: November 2011. VO: What is your highest qualification? Me: I hold a bachelor's in Computer Science. VO: So since after school, what have you been doing? Me: After school, I served and then got a job at xyz bank as a Service Executive. I am an ATM custodian and my roles are blablabla...
VO: nods his head again and ask So why masters? Me: Sorry? VO: I said, why do you wanna pursue a masters? Me: Well, the prospects and opportunities for this course are extremely high in Nigeria and their is a lack of professionals... VO cuts in: What do you mean by prospects? Me: Job prospects. VO: Oh? Okay? Me (continues): For example, big data and analytics which is one of the courses I will study at TAMUK is relatively new here in Nigeria and experts in the field are hard to source. (VO again nodding continuously like agama) Me (continued). Companies here in Nigeria who need the services of big data analysts have no other choice but to hire expatriate professionals from other technologically advanced countries like the US....
VO now nodding harder and harder..
Me: (now feeling like a don jazzy singing ogbeni feli feli continues)...and there is the need to..... (I went blank. Mind you, i never crammed this o. I was flowing and VO was nodding his head and all of a sudden I forgot what I was saying entirely and where i was drivinf at.)
VO was still nodding his head and looking at me ooooo and with the expression in his face, was like, hey? Whatsup nah? Continue, am enjoying the gist...
Me: (I opened my mouth to talk, but nothing came out. Hey? I was doomed....)
VO:
Me: (stammering....) Am sorry sir....
VO: Just calm down. Take your time.
Me: (Just like Danfo wey dey push down a hill I pick up).... and studying this course will equip me with the analytical and technical skills needed to flourish as a data analyst and will help me fill the gap for a lack of indigenous big data analysts in my country.
VO: (indifferent) Have you travel out of the country before? Me: No. I have not had any need to. VO: Who is your sponsor? Me: My dad. VO: What does he do? Me: he is into haulage, supply and distribution of petroleum products. He also owns petrol stations here in Lagos and Aba
VO: Are you married? Me: No, but am engaged.
VO: brings out the devilish love letter from the devil's mailbag)... Am sorry you do not qualify....
Me: (goes deaf)... but summoned courage to ask, BUT WHAT WENT WRONG THIS TIME? (I expected him to say that yeye paper will explain but he said something else).
VO; Am sorry, you failed to convince me you are a genuine student.
Me: thank you. VO: Have a nice day
Without being told, I know I screwed up when I off like say them press my remote from village....
All the same, I wish my people well... Mercybliss, I will sincerely miss u from the depth of my heart. @Tosin baba, represent us well. Remember you are our TAMUK course rep. @iPhy and @Mayorboi, @ikenna omo Igbo, @ojelade am so sorry I fall una hands big time this second attempt. No doubt it seems my first was even better. I wish you guys a wonderful trip to the States. You guys have been my family here. If God tarries, I will join you guys in due course maybe not now.
@lagosismyhome, @walspring, @my fellow Javelina, and all @Nairalanders you guys are the best.
(I just feel like crying right now but I am a strong man, why shall I cry?
I like the humor in your adversity. my own advice is that you should try to go for Ms in computer science and if you did not write the gre, try to write it. cheers |