TWoods:


This won’t wash. Bachelors to bachelors... bad news.

Okay sir.. Thank you

imperiouxx:
TWoods,

What's good with you? Hope you're blasting the arctic blast?

Lol bros, I’m doing good. Chilling in T-shirt in Arizona.

TWoods:


Lol bros, I’m doing good. Chilling in T-shirt in Arizona.

You left NJ already?

jagaban17:
Hello People. I got denied today by the guy in Window 6,really felt bad because I couldn't pinpoint what really went wrong because I felt I was lecturing (I really prepared and prayed well too) the guy all the minutes in his front and he kept on nodding like an agama lizard as we were both smiling.

I'm going to Tamuk for masters in Electrical and electronics engineering,been working in a power engineering firm in Lagos. I got home and read my denial under section 214(b)( Bottom line, I'm not able to show proof I'm coming back after my studies) so I suspected where the problem came.

VO- so where do you work and your responsibilities.
Me- Told him where I work and all what i wrote on my DS-160.
The next question was
VO- Are you on a study leave.
Me- Yes. The management of organization are fully aware of my desire to pursue a masters degree as it would help me to attain the post of the head of operations in my dept when i come back and I have my study leave here.
VO- oh Good. Is your study leave with pay or without pay.
Me- My study leave is without pay as my dad will be responsible for my study throughout my programme.

Few questions after that and he was typing for like a minute and I was thinking I killed it and I should get an approval.


Then he issued me a blue paper. Asked him what went wrong, he said 'I'm really sorry, I don't coach bla bla' and I left.

So please any advise? I'm reapplying for sure but I can't get a study leave with pay at my organization and how else can I change my situation to stand a chance of getting a positive outcome.

Thanks. Please I need kind and frank response.

You shot yourself in the foot. You claimed you were on study leave. But it wasn’t obvious that this was the case. Did you provide a genuine letter attesting to that? A letter that expressly states what you are going for, how long you’re expected to be away and a clear indication that your job will be available when you return. It should also state if you are going to be paid or not during your absence. This letter should be on your company letterhead and signed by a management official.

Also, if truly this is to enable you move up in your company, why are they not paying for it? It’s strange.

The problem is that when you reapply, you can’t deviate from this again. See the question in bold that the VO asked, you didn’t answer it at all or probably did not understand it.

imperiouxx:


You left NJ already?

Not yet. On vacation with the parents and returning to the arctic freeze tomorrow morning. Hope you haven’t frozen yet?

I had my letter with me. The V.O didn't ask for it and I didn't want to be forward (Well, I hear people say here 'don't give out documents when you are not asked' ) guess that's wrong then. Plus I answered the question that my leave was without pay.

What's the way forward ?

TWoods:


You shot yourself in the foot. You claimed you were on study leave. But it wasn’t obvious that this was the case. Did you provide a genuine letter attesting to that? A letter that expressly states what you are going for, how long you’re expected to be away and a clear indication that your job will be available when you return. It should also state if you are going to be paid or not during your absence. This letter should be on your company letterhead and signed by a management official.

Also, if truly this is to enable you move up in your company, why are they not paying for it? It’s strange.

The problem is that when you reapply, you can’t deviate from this again. See the question in bold that the VO asked, you didn’t answer it at all or probably did not understand it.

Anyone here at ETSU?

vinci500:
Anyone here at ETSU?

Good evening am Onajite Mokpe by name I was directed here by a friend Imasuen Osazee who was giving student visa last year
I have few ideal of how it goes so he said I should come here and I will see people who would assist me towards applying for it next year he said it starts in February my please if there is anybody who is going to be applying like me pls kindly contact me via 09076758690 I will keep on up checking on here daily thanks
God bless you all

HST:
I have been a silent follower on this thread and I have learnt a lot from all the gurus in the house. God bless you all. Drove past traffic light at surulere. Hot pursuit between myself and the police. I was pulled over and was given a high bill.was delayed for over 20mins. I sha gave them 1k. Interview was for 7:30am, got to Walter Carrington 7:15am. Joined the queue for verification. Did finger print. And was directed to window .... can't remember see. Two guys in front of me were denied. My turn

VO: Goodmorning.
Me: Goodmorning.
VO: Pass your passport and I-20
Me: Passes it
VO: why are you going to the US?
ME: I am going to the US to pursue my masters degree in Mathematics and statistics in Texas A&M university Kingsville.
VO: (She was just typing).When did you graduate from college?
Me:2013
VO: What course?
Me:Accounting and statistics
VO: How many schools did you apply to?
ME: I applied to 3 schools. Delaware state university,dovery, Northern illinios university, Chicago and Texas A&M university, Kingsville.
VO: Why did you choose TAMUK over NIU.
ME: I chose TAMUK because it is my first choice university and fortunately they were the first to offer me an admission and also the tuition is quite affordable and I was offered an on-campus free housing scholarship.
VO:You were offered an on-campus free housing scholarship?
Me: Yes.
VO: what is your plan after studies?
Me: my plan after studies is to return to my Country Nigeria to resume my position at bleep communications as a data analyst where I will be using my improved and newly acquired analytical and computational skill and knowledge in my field. My company is fully aware of my proposed postgraduate studies as I will be given 2year study leave.
VO: Did you write the GRE?
Me: yes I did. ( told her my score plus my IELTS score)
VO: Who's your sponsor?
Me: My father is my sponsor. Moreover, I am gainfully employed and I will be supporting with personal fund.
VO: typing. Your visa is approved. Gave me the white paper and educationusa slip.
Me: Thank you very much. Do have a lovely day.

No document was asked. Was just favoured. I want to appreciate all the gurus on the thread expecially @jerrypeacelinks. You are such a selfless individual, even after u were denied, you kept encouraging me. God bless you Bro. And to those yet to go for their interview, favour and grace fall on you.

Please I am going to Texas A and M commerce. How did you get your accommodation scholarship? My friend I wanted to stay with just informed me she would be moving to Ohio.

pls how can we signed on ds174 electronically?

Adebusayo:
Visa approved this morning 9:00am.
It can only be God.
Thanks to Walspring, Aanex (my wonderful brother) and Oga at the top Twoods. My God will bless you immensely.
Transcript loading......

I was interviewed by a young guy at window 9, every one before me was denied.

And my transcript goes thus:
Me:Good morning
Vo: Good morning, how are you
Me: Fine and you?
Vo: What course are you going to the us to study
Me: I am going to study and Obtain a Masters of Science degree at the Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville
Vo: Why this course
Me: I had always wanted to be a consulting analytical Chemist. There is the shortage of Chemist in Nigeria, hence the reason for fake drugs and chemicals everywhere. There is no strict measures for testing these chemicals. I said some other things I can’t remember
Vo: What does a consulting analytical chemist do
Me: An analytical chemist consults for agencies like Nafdac and SON. For example if you need to get Nafdac number for a Pure water company, the sample is sent to the consulting chemist to test and the result is sent back to them to see if it meets the standard requirements.
Vo: What are the elements you test for in water (this question threw me off balance as I wasn’t expecting it)
Me: Water is composed of hydrogen and oxygen. I’ll test if there are heavy metals or other impurities like carbon in the sample. Didn’t even remember to talk about the PH and other stuffs.
Vo: Did you apply to any other school?
Me: Yes, Michigan Technological University and University of South Florida
Vo: Did you write any test
Me: Yes I wrote Gre and Toefl
Vo: What did you score
Me: Gre 294 Toefl 97
Vo: Who is sponsoring you
Me: I’ll be sponsoring myself
Vo: Looks at me like ??
Me: I got full funding, just need some token which I can afford
Vo: Checks my i20 very well and continues typing. Are you married?
Me: Yes
Vo: Do you have Kids?
Me: Yes I have a boy and a girl. Told him their ages
Vo: You mean you have a boy and a girl and confirms their ages
Me: Yes with affirmation
Vo: Have you travelled out before
Me: No I haven’t got any reason to travel out of the country
Immediately he dropped my passport in the tray honestly I didn’t hear anything again my heart leaped. He passed the white paper and said somethings .........
I went out and started crying cos it could have just been God.
No document was asked. My most dreaded question was not asked.
Meanwhile i had my Bsc Chemistry 11 years ago.
I have been working in the financial industry. No work experience in chemistry. But I just wanted to go back to school to pursue my dream.
I want to encourage someone here today prepare like it all depends on it and pray like it all depends on it too. With God nothing shall be impossible. Do not relent in pursuing your dream. It will manifest at the appointed time.
Thanks to all that has contributed on this forum. God bless you all.
Dedicated to the Almighty God.

sirhamilton:
Merry Christmas Fam! God bless Nigeria!

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Lol I’ve noticed a habit. People who are approved a visa and who share their stories here, ALWAYS make sure to tell us how many people were denied before their interview. Why is that?

Mr Twood. Please I would also love your take on this.

Hello house
Can I enter the US a day or two after the start date on my I-20?[/quote]

I think I saw you today. Congratulations!!
Mine was approved and am heading to Tennessee too. Will post my transcript shortly




I was interviewed by a young guy at window 9, every one before me was denied.

And my transcript goes thus:
Me:Good morning
Vo: Good morning, how are you
Me: Fine and you?
Vo: What course are you going to the us to study
Me: I am going to study and Obtain a Masters of Science degree at the Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville
Vo: Why this course
Me: I had always wanted to be a consulting analytical Chemist. There is the shortage of Chemist in Nigeria, hence the reason for fake drugs and chemicals everywhere. There is no strict measures for testing these chemicals. I said some other things I can’t remember
Vo: What does a consulting analytical chemist do
Me: An analytical chemist consults for agencies like Nafdac and SON. For example if you need to get Nafdac number for a Pure water company, the sample is sent to the consulting chemist to test and the result is sent back to them to see if it meets the standard requirements.
Vo: What are the elements you test for in water (this question threw me off balance as I wasn’t expecting it)
Me: Water is composed of hydrogen and oxygen. I’ll test if there are heavy metals or other impurities like carbon in the sample. Didn’t even remember to talk about the PH and other stuffs.
Vo: Did you apply to any other school?
Me: Yes, Michigan Technological University and University of South Florida
Vo: Did you write any test
Me: Yes I wrote Gre and Toefl
Vo: What did you score
Me: Gre 294 Toefl 97
Vo: Who is sponsoring you
Me: I’ll be sponsoring myself
Vo: Looks at me like ??
Me: I got full funding, just need some token which I can afford
Vo: Checks my i20 very well and continues typing. Are you married?
Me: Yes
Vo: Do you have Kids?
Me: Yes I have a boy and a girl. Told him their ages
Vo: You mean you have a boy and a girl and confirms their ages
Me: Yes with affirmation
Vo: Have you travelled out before
Me: No I haven’t got any reason to travel out of the country
Immediately he dropped my passport in the tray honestly I didn’t hear anything again my heart leaped. He passed the white paper and said somethings .........
I went out and started crying cos it could have just been God.
No document was asked. My most dreaded question was not asked.
Meanwhile i had my Bsc Chemistry 11 years ago.
I have been working in the financial industry. No work experience in chemistry. But I just wanted to go back to school to pursue my dream.
I want to encourage someone here today prepare like it all depends on it and pray like it all depends on it too. With God nothing shall be impossible. Do not relent in pursuing your dream. It will manifest at the appointed time.
Thanks to all that has contributed on this forum. God bless you all.
Dedicated to the Almighty God.[color=#000099][/color]

Klebsy:
Mr Twood. Please I would also love your take on this.

Hello house
Can I enter the US a day or two after the start date on my I-20?

If you dont want your village people to win this war, dont try it. On a serious note, its a 50/50 thing if you dont have a letter from your school, you might be sent back home. A recent story about a Ghanaian at Michigan Tech comes to mind http://www.mtu.edu/unscripted/stories/2017/november/finding-home-abroad-michigan-tech.html

Mokpesneh15:


Good evening am Onajite Mokpe by name I was directed here by a friend Imasuen Osazee who was giving student visa last year
I have few ideal of how it goes so he said I should come here and I will see people who would assist me towards applying for it next year he said it starts in February my please if there is anybody who is going to be applying like me pls kindly contact me via 09076758690 I will keep on up checking on here daily thanks
God bless you all

You are welcome. Applying for What? You can apply for Visa within 90days of your school start date. Your main concern now is how to apply to schools and get admission. You need to be more explicit on exactly what you need help with. If you plan to resume in Fall 2018, your grace period to apply to school is fast elapsing. Have you applied to schools? Have your gotten Admission(s)? Lets start from here

TWoods:
Lol I’ve noticed a habit. People who are approved a visa and who share their stories here, ALWAYS make sure to tell us how many people were denied before their interview. Why is that?

Feel Good Psychology; Hero Bias ; Retrospective Bias; and most of all to proof of "FAVOUR". ... it would be very sad to conquer the great Walter carrington and not come out with stories of unWavering Bravery. Valiance, and extreme wisdom

Adebusayo, welcome to tech!
Feel free to email me if you need any help.
Cheers

Senate111:


Visa approved this morning by the white lady @ window 3.

This is how my transcript went.

VO: good morning and how are you?

Me: good morning, am fine thank you.

VO: Why do you want to go to the usa?

Me: for my master degree in Agricultural science with specialization in agribusiness economics @ tamuc.

VO: Why this university?

Me: I chose TAMUC firstly, because I wanted a university that will give me maximum exposure to the application of advance technology in agriculture, as well as a faculty member whose research interest is in line with my current work experience.

I found the research work of Proff A, who currently carries out research on the application of statistical method on economic data and the use of linear programing model and quantitative technique for forecasting and decision marking using simulation.

I reached out to him and hopefully, I will be working with him come January.

Also, during the period of application, I was in contact with some of the alumni of the university and also with the director school of agricultural science, Dr M, where I got to know that TAMUC offers a Corporative and an Experiential Educational programme, which integrate classroom experience into real life world; connecting student with expert and professional in their field of study. This I believe will give me the hands on experience required to be more competitive as an Agronomist when I return home.

VO: what is Agricultural business economics.

Me: Agribusiness economics is a combination of two programmes. Agricultural economics and agricultural business. Agricultural economics is an applied field of economics that is primarily concerned with the application of economic principle for the optimization of production and distribution of food and fibre while Agribusiness is the business of agriculture. Said somths that I can't remember again.

VO: how did apply to this university.

Me: Applied through the university website, sent my transcript, wrote the GRE, got a waiver for the TOEFL.

VO: What's you GRE score

Me: 297

VO: how many universities did you apply to.

Me: 3, named them.

VO: what's your highest degree?

Me: B. Agriculture

Vo: what specialization?

Me: Agricultural extension and economics.

VO: what university and what year did you graduate?

Me: landmark university, July 17 2015.

VO: what have you been doing after graduation?

Me: I immediately joined my dad's Agribusiness company before going for my NYSC after which I returned back.

VO: what would this degree do for you?

Me: it will equip me with managerial competence, research and analytical skills as well as good business ethics to assume the position of an agricultural economist in my dads company.

VO: what does your dad company do?

Me: its an agribusiness company involve in production processing and distribution of agricultural product; we also provide independent technical service to our client.

VO: how many staff does your dad have?

Me: 25 full staff, and many more contract staff esp. during production. We also have other farms we partner with.

VO: what is you position and responsibilities?

Me: I work as an agricultural data analyst, and I work in a team whose responsibilities are to create competitive advantage as well as maximize profit for the company. We research and analyse the various aspect that influence the agricultural industry, taking cognizant of govt policies and how dey affect our business. ( At this point I knew I sparked somth in her which lead to the next bloody question)

VO: Explain what you mean by govt policy and give example to buttress your point?

Me: No vex, at this point I begin sweat under my 1$million suit. But by Gods grace, I was able to tell her somth about the land tenure system in Nigeria and how during my research I found out that most farmers cultivate less than 2 ha each year because the process of getting land from govt is so cumbersome.

Then my head recollected that I did a project for someone on ATA (Agriculture Transformation Agenda) during Jonathan administration. Knowing that the New minister of agriculture who studied French has scattered what Dr Adeshino did during his time as minister of Agriculture. I started to download everything I knew.

VO: Do you have any relatives in the US of A?

Me: No

VO: Whose your sponsor?

Me: Dad and my elder brother.

VO: what does you bro do?

Me: Real Estate financing and he deals on cars.

Types for about 30s, then I head congra.....and I became deaf at this point. I sha noticed she brought out a white paper, cycled somth and passed it to me. Pls, can anybody tell me what she said.

Honestly, it can only be God. I prayed, fasted and also worked hard. Gods name be praised alone.

Hello. I am also going to Texas A and M commerce. Congratulations on getting the Visa. We should hook up

Pearl93:


Hello. I am also going to Texas A and M commerce. Congratulations on getting the Visa. We should hook up

woooah... some tinder sh*t goin' on 'round here

DamiOli:



Sure it's fine

I dunno why my pm is not going through....I've been trying to pm u but it's not working...maybe u can try from ur end. Thanks

decide:
Hi everyone,

Please i am a silent follower and I have learnt a lot with the fam., but wants to know if 3.7/5.0 Msc GPA can help me secure PhD admission in U.S.
Hoping to write GRE and Toefl later.

Your GPA is not competitive enough but It is going to secure you a PhD admission. To enter a top tier school with this GPA, you need to work on other areas of your profile like scoring very high in the TOEFL and GRE (165/170 Q & V). In addition, try and publish in a peer review journal. Try and publish your BSc and MSc thesis in a peer review journal. Those are the other ways to improve your profile and get admitted into top tier schools.

Thanks for your reply. I'm already frustrated as I have been on AP since Dec 22 and my start date is Jan 8.

If you dont want your village people to win this war, dont try it. On a serious note, its a 50/50 thing if you dont have a letter from your school, you might be sent back home. A recent story about a Ghanaian at Michigan Tech comes to mind http://www.mtu.edu/unscripted/stories/2017/november/finding-home-abroad-michigan-tech.html[/quote]

Mr Twood

Thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to attend to my initial inquiry. I have been placed on AP since Dec 22 and my start date is Jan 8. Is there anything I can do on my part to salvage this situation?It's been the longest week of my life. I'm already spent psychologically.
The research assistanship came in after my I-20 was issued and my guess is the VO wasn't convinced it was genuine. It's the holidays season and school won't resume until January 2 and I feel until then, the VO won't be able to clear her doubt.
What do you advise I do? I'm in a race against time.
I really look forward to your insight on this and I would really appreciate your advice on the right step to take to salvage this. It's all I have ever wanted; to learn, become an expert and hone my skill on the best platform available which NCAT university is offering me.

Klebsy:
Thanks for your reply. I'm already frustrated as I have been on AP since Dec 22 and my start date is Jan 8.

If you dont want your village people to win this war, dont try it. On a serious note, its a 50/50 thing if you dont have a letter from your school, you might be sent back home. A recent story about a Ghanaian at Michigan Tech comes to mind http://www.mtu.edu/unscripted/stories/2017/november/finding-home-abroad-michigan-tech.html

Maybe because of the public holiday who knows but try and be optimistic and refresh your page later today.

k199192:

yes.. I got it the same day from Air France

Hi. I was searching for topics relating to WAKANOW and I stumbled on this post. Please how did you make payment for your flight? Was it through their bank account or interswitch/quickteller?
I paid into their GTB account since yesterday and I haven't gotten my e-ticket since then.
I'm just worried my booking doesn't get cancelled and have to re-book at a high rate.
Kindly enlighten me how you went about getting you e-ticket same day.
Thank you.

Yinkyyinkie:


Hello ,pls I sent you a pm kindly reply

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Klebsy:
Mr Twood

Thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to attend to my initial inquiry. I have been placed on AP since Dec 22 and my start date is Jan 8. Is there anything I can do on my part to salvage this situation?It's been the longest week of my life. I'm already spent psychologically.
The research assistanship came in after my I-20 was issued and my guess is the VO wasn't convinced it was genuine. It's the holidays season and school won't resume until January 2 and I feel until then, the VO won't be able to clear her doubt.
What do you advise I do? I'm in a race against time.
I really look forward to your insight on this and I would really appreciate your advice on the right step to take to salvage this. It's all I have ever wanted; to learn, become an expert and hone my skill on the best platform available which NCAT university is offering me.

Unfortunately, other than wait, there is nothing, absolutely nothing you can do once your application is in AP. You just have to hope for the best.

Sorry bro. This is the reason the embassy encourages everyone to apply well in advance of intended travel.

TWoods:


Unfortunately, other than wait, there is nothing, absolutely nothing you can do once your application is in AP. You just have to hope for the best.

Sorry bro. This is the reason the embassy encourages everyone to apply well in advance of intended travel.

Bros, can you share some job application tips when you are less busy?