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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by Walspring: 5:07pm On Jun 04, 2018 |
For those who was denied and wanted to reapply, date is available for you, someone in that same shoe just got a date on his own login portal. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by adedoja99: 5:13pm On Jun 04, 2018 |
yuscodguy: Bro, it's just an opinion oh . For why this university question, I believe you don't need to include ranking. What if the V.O directs a question like "why did you not apply to the remaining 50 schools that are better in the Midwest? Play safe bro |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by yuscodguy(m): 5:24pm On Jun 04, 2018 |
adedoja99: Oh thanks bro, i will work on that. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by LagosismyHome(f): 5:37pm On Jun 04, 2018 |
Hisvoice: Yahhhh I remember you. Great news and dancing here Congrats and God bless your new journey 2 Likes |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by ImpactLife: 5:42pm On Jun 04, 2018 |
Hisvoice: Yea, you are right, i went back for my biometric. I put on a deep blue suit (looks more like black). How was yours? |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by ImpactLife: 5:43pm On Jun 04, 2018 |
Hisvoice: Great. Expecting your transcript. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by steve4ever: 5:52pm On Jun 04, 2018 |
Please house I need GRE materials......my email.....steve4ever1130@gmail.com. thx so much 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by Aronman: 6:31pm On Jun 04, 2018 |
Aronman: Pls reply me.. I need advice cos my interview is July 2nd |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by tinnymerit(m): 6:49pm On Jun 04, 2018 |
winterstorm:yes! I have 2 but I have used latest one for visa application before and it was accepted |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by BigBoss8296: 6:50pm On Jun 04, 2018 |
Auspicious2018: I was behind you this morning, and sincerely you did everything right, even I was impressed with your eloquence and answers. I am sorry it wasn't granted but with the help of gurus on this platform, you can make some adjustments, carefully think about your decision not to apply again and I hope you will change your mind. We never know when we are on the brink of breakthrough. Thank you for sharing your experience with the aim of helping others. I wish you the very best. 8 Likes |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by BigBoss8296: 6:50pm On Jun 04, 2018 |
Auspicious2018: I was behind you this morning, and sincerely you did everything right, even I was impressed with your eloquence and answers. I am sorry it wasn't granted but with the help of gurus on this platform, you can make some adjustments, carefully think about your decision not to apply again and I hope you will change your mind. We never know when we are at the brink of breakthrough. Thank you for sharing your experience with the aim of helping others. I wish you the very best. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by angrynaijachiq: 7:12pm On Jun 04, 2018 |
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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by adedoja99: 7:24pm On Jun 04, 2018 |
BigBoss8296: Share your experience brother na |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by winterstorm: 7:58pm On Jun 04, 2018 |
tinnymerit:This is serious. Mind you the one at the top should be your latest . If not that, try typing in two figures at a time. 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by Hisvoice(m): 8:01pm On Jun 04, 2018 |
All glory to God for everything. My appointment was scheduled for 6:30am. I got there around 6:00am and went for the documentation. I realised during the screening that my appointment form was missing but was cleared by one of the Officials after I tendered my ds160 form. Here is the main transcript: VO: Good morning. Can i have your i-20 and passport? Me: Hands over both documents. VO: Why are you going to US? Me: I am going for my Phd in Biological Sc. at Northern Illinois University. VO: Tell me about your academic qualifications. Me: I hold B.MLS and M.Sc in Med. Microbiology. VO: Did you apply to other schools? Me: Yes VO: How many? Me: 3 others VO: Name them. Me: UA Tulascoosa, MSU and Msspi state University. VO: What will this degree do for you? Me: It will give me an opportunity to be a senior researcher and an academic lecturer particularly in the University where I worked now...(VO cut in....) VO: So you work in a University? ME: Yes VO: What is the name of the University Me: ** NIgeria VO: what do you do? Me: I conduct medical screening for newly admitted students and newly employed Staff. I advise....(VO cut in again..) VO: Are you married? Me: Yes. VO: Any kid? Me: Yes He was busy typing during the initial conversation, but changed his countenance and looked straight up. VO: Are your family members following you? Me: No (in ''oga calm down'' grin. I know where you dey go) VO: Why leaving your wife behind? Me: She's into the same Profession and she's very comfortable VO: Who is paying for the 2 dependent expenses quoted at $12000? Me: I have full Graduate assistantship (VO cut in...) but any short fall will be catered for by my uncle VO: I have seen that already. Why your Uncle and not your parent? Me: My parents are retired. My uncle is always interested in my career pursuit and when this PhD offer came, he was more than willing to support. VO: Ohk. Where does he work? Me: Chevron oil and gas VO: Pass me the SOA. I will put you under Administrative processing to verify the documents. (He kept back my i-20, SOA and passport). We'll get back to you in three days. I checked my online status this afternoon, it showed ''ISSUED.'' Special thanks to Lagosismycrib, Walspring, Scholastical, Electronic and all others during the GRE and admission time. Danke! 22 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by tunapawizzy: 8:21pm On Jun 04, 2018 |
LagosismyHome:@Lagos is My home and other gurus kindly help assess d proposed transcript I posted earlier...Thanks |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by LagosismyHome(f): 8:34pm On Jun 04, 2018 |
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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by LagosismyHome(f): 8:37pm On Jun 04, 2018 |
tunapawizzy: It has a good foundation so build on the delivery .... most interviews are short but your answers are long so be ready for the VO to cut you off and go to the next question. Best of luck |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by angrynaijachiq: 8:42pm On Jun 04, 2018 |
A bit of a background. I travelled to the US for the first time early last year on a tourist visa. I was on leave, had a few cash to spare and just decided to take a chance. There was a safety conference holding in Houston at that time and so I decided to attend that while visiting. Applied, went for my interview at the Lagos Embassy and was approved. Wasn't asked for any documents. After that visit I was bent on studying abroad, the experience opened my eye to a good opportunity for a better life. I did my research, applied to an average school and got admission. An excoursemate of mine did his interview in Abuja and was approved. He advised that Abuja was not as crowdy as Lagos and said I had a better chance there. I carried my big head and went to Abuja in March for my interview. Heres my transcript; VO: Your passport pls (no greeting) *passed my passport and I-20 but was getting nervous from his hostile countenance* VO: What are you travelling for? Me: I'm travelling for a Masters in Project Management at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology VO: Why Harrisburg? Me:The MS Project Management at Harrisburg University allows students to choose concentration in areas that are at the forefront of best practices in the world of project management. I am particularly interested in the Agile Lean concentration and how I can apply it in light of the sweeping changes in the energy industry as a result of the new Petroleum Industry Bill. VO: How many schools did you apply to? Me: 3. HU, SIT and MU VO: How many offered you admission Me: I have admission from both HU and SIT but I am yet to get a response from MU. Since I have what I need in HU I went ahead with my visa application for HU. VO: What stood out about HU, why did you choose it over MU? Me:Besides its experienced faculty, the Masters in Project Management at Harrisburg University allows me to complete the PMP certification course and the CAPM. Additionally, it is tailored towards students who are seeking career advancement in the field of project management. *he keeps typing for a while and I'm just staring awkwardly thinking "ask me questions now". Then he goes VO:Aren't you concerned that HU is loosing accreditation? *This totally threw me off balance because to my knowledge the school was fully accredited and that further increased my nervousness. Me: Ermmm, No VO: How did you carry out your research? Me: I made use of internet search engines, linkedIn and the PMI website VO : Sorry, you do not meet the requirements for visa approval..... blah blah blah *Honestly Abuja was a demoralizing experience. All that cash spent on Hotel, flight and co. The VOs only gave one person the white slip that I was aware of, they were soo cold with an aura of superiority. I felt like such an idiot. Fastforward to Last month. I was advised to choose another school by friends and even nairalanders but honestly they were either too expensive or just too 'bleh' for my liking. I contacted the school, they assured me that they were fully accredited and even sent their accreditation documents and licenses to me. I took all these and booked myself another interview. Even though my dad was my sponsor I couldn't get him to give me his bank statement for either interviews (polygamous family wahala). Most of the transcripts I was seeing had people showing their sponsors bank statements, so I was scared. Went along with my own personal bank statement which had a closing balance of 3million naira. I wasn't even sure what I planned to do with it because I had filled out my dad as my sponsor in the DS160 form. I just decided to dress really well sha cause I remembered during my B1/B2 interview the VO complimented my shirt. I also know I feel more confident when I look good. That turned out to be a mess too because my shoes were too high, legs were aching me, all that standing and queuing, had to hold my shoes in my hand and walk barefoot while inside. People on the queue were smiling at me like "Aunty, wear your shoe now". As soon as i was called to the window I put my shoes on and went there, leaned towards the VO for balance. VO: Good morning, how are you doing? Me: I'm great, thank you. VO:Your passport and i20 pls *passed them VO:What are you travelling for? Me: Im travelling for a masters in Project Management at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology with a focus on Agile Lean Concentration. VO:Whats your highest educational qualification? Me: I have a BSc in Real Estate Management from the University of Lagos. VO: How does your degree relate to project management Me: REM is a very broad course with diverse career opportunities like portfolio management, agency, property valuation, property management, development and of course project management. During my undergraduate program I took courses such as... VO:*cuts me off* What have you been doing since graduation? Me: After Graduation I went for the compulsory NYSC program, then I worked at XYZ & Co estate surveyors for a year after which I joined my current company- ABC oil servicing Company. I have been with them for 4 years and have served in 2 position. Firstly a Procurement officer and now an assistant Procurement Manager. VO: Have you travelled out of the country before? Me: Yes, I travelled early last year as a representative of my company at the XYZ Safety Conference VO: Did you write any qualification exam? Me: I wrote the TOEFL exam and had a score of 116/120 VO: Nice, who will be sponsoring you? Me: My dad VO: What does he do? Me: He is a structural engineer and a fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers. He owns his engineering company and invests in real estate. VO: Your visa has been approved. Pick up your passport at......... *picked my shoe up and left happily* Sorry for the long story, Im in a new country, don't have friends here so I'm kind of bored, LOL 25 Likes 1 Share |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by tunapawizzy: 8:43pm On Jun 04, 2018 |
LagosismyHome:Thank you. I'll work on dt |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by Auspicious2018: 8:53pm On Jun 04, 2018 |
BigBoss8296: O! Good to know someone witnessed it all. I could sense the shock in the que when I was denied. It was because I previously added my entire family. She wasn't aware till she logged in and immediately asked if I had kids. She then picked up the blue paper and if you witnessed, I was trying to explain that they won't be accompanying me anymore but she refused to listen. I shared my experience to help other families. Thanks for your words of encouragement. This is highly appreciated, but No I won't be reapplying. The process is biased and discriminatory. I should be judged on the basis of my qualifications to undertake a masters and not based on my status as a Nursing mom who has to drag along her little kids. If I can score a 308 in my GRE, get an admit in a well recognized school and earn the Dean's excellence scholarship as a Nursing mom, then I should deserve an F1 student Visa as the singles do. 7 Likes |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by Nobody: 8:56pm On Jun 04, 2018 |
Gewezzy1: I don't think TOEFL and IELTS carry much weight. If you're going to write an exam soon, do the GRE. 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by Nobody: 8:57pm On Jun 04, 2018 |
Nahum777: Hi, I have lots of PMs from NL and I'm responding at the best pace I can. You'll get a reply when I get to yours. Shalom! |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by Degozdine: 9:14pm On Jun 04, 2018 |
Hello, Please I have an interview next week what are the likely questions and requirements? |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by Nobody: 9:19pm On Jun 04, 2018 |
ImpactLife: Congratulations and I wish you the very best But this XYZ something is not cool. People are here to learn. Maybe someone here may be interested in your school for fall 19 and knowing you got full financial support will be motivating. If everybody dey XYZ their schools, this thread may not be as cool as it is. Goodluck!! 5 Likes |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by johnmattew: 9:22pm On Jun 04, 2018 |
who is heading towards auburn university? |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by TRUMPMAD: 9:24pm On Jun 04, 2018 |
Walspring: Still showing no date available. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by Ubah1(m): 9:25pm On Jun 04, 2018 |
Chidinho10: Same thing i was trying to say. Doesn't make sense to me hiding the name of the school. Many are here to learn and some pick schools from here. I remember i picked the school that gave me admission from here after seeing someone's approved transcript 3 Likes |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by Ubah1(m): 9:26pm On Jun 04, 2018 |
TRUMPMAD: Keep checking, you will get date one of this days |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by Nahum777(m): 9:40pm On Jun 04, 2018 |
Chidinho10:You were replying me already lol. Thanks bro. I will wait. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by tinnymerit(m): 9:41pm On Jun 04, 2018 |
winterstorm:I'm typing the recent one |
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