Glocal1:
Then go ahead and work on the way you deliver your answers.
You can post your proposed transcript here for correction and improvement.

jacksonyito:
Good day people,

I was denied Canadian student last year for 2 reasons 1) they re not sure I'm a student 2) I don't ve financial n personal asset.

Im going for US student visa now and considering doing valuation for my piece of land with stamp. Considering the cost of valuation -25k+, Is it worth it? I just have the impression that the US embassy ll ve access to that info.

Secondly, someone was telling me that I need a reference letter from lecturer n employer, employment letter for the interview...re these actually needed cos I do not see any on people's transcript here.

Thanks

imperiouxx:


Sponsor--- family is the best in my own opinion. If something goes wrong with the statement of account used for the admission before the interview, you can look for another soa within your family for the interview. My I-20 also carried 'family'. This is what I guess was on that young girl's I-20, the girl that said her uncle and sister are her sponsors few weeks ago.

gokuu:


And you want to apply to a PhD program? If you cannot do a simple google search, how will you cope with 5 years of incisive research?

Nahum777:
Please which hotel did you lodge and how much?...enthusiasm..

naira0:
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naira0:
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Glocal1:
State the full details of the conversation you had with the visa officer. This will help with indepth analysis of your case.

Dewumi054:
Good afternoon people

Please is there anyone in the house who chose to study Geography/GIS in the united state, has been interviewed by the VO and has been issued a Visa? Please I need your help. My interview is just a week away. The first issue is the issue of home tie and the second is pertaining to the course. I've surfed the net and I couldn't come up with a better response to *why the course?* Please I need a response as soon as possible.

Thanks in advance

jandedfelloh:


Uncalled for. You can either help or read and move on. it wouldn't cost you your humanity to be nice.

Dewumi054:


Okay would do that. Thanks.

VO: Your passport and i-20 please

Me: Good morning and hands it over vo where will you be going in the united states me Southern Illinois university Edwardsville


VO: Why the United State of America?

Me: I'm not sure what I said here but she didn't let me talk for up to 10secs before cutting me short and repeated the same question "why the United States of America. I tried changing and rephrasing my answer but she cut me short again and asked another question.


VO: How many schools did you apply to?

Me: 3: Southern Illinois university Edwardsville, Southern Illinois university Carbondale and Southwestern Oklahoma State university


VO: Why SIUE

Me: I chose SIUE because it is known for its excellent academic reviews and reputation as regards my field of study. Also, according to the US news and world report SIUE is listed among the..(she cut me short again and asked another question)


VO: You are aware you are going for a two year course, why invest so much time and money into this course

Me: I took interest in Geographic information system when I took a course in GIS in my undergraduate days. I was fascinated at how GIS could solve most of the problems facing Nigeria such as the ineffectiveness means of data collection, storage and record keeping...(she didn't let me finish before she cut me short again and asked the next question)

VO: Who's going to be sponsoring you?

Me: My dad


VO: What does it do

Me: He is a professor in the University of Ibadan


VO: How much does it earn annually?

Me: Over 500 000 per month


VO: You aren't qualified for a non-immigrant visa. This paper will explain more to you. (She hands me the green paper and I left) The reason for my denial according to the paper she handed over to me was no prove of family ties even though according to the DS160 all my family members are here Nigeria.

That's it o! Please I need your help guys. She didn't give the time to talk much. She was just cutting me short.� I'm guessing probably my answers weren't good enough. Please I need your help on better response to give to questions like this.

Thanks

Glocal1:
You can contact our GRE registrar ; Ponpon, he is studying a related course.

Dewumi054:


I've done that sir. Sorry I'm new here and didn't know how to go about it.
Thanks



Okay would do that. Thanks.

VO: Your passport and i-20 please

Me: Good morning and hands it over vo where will you be going in the united states me Southern Illinois university Edwardsville


VO: Why the United State of America?

Me: I'm not sure what I said here but she didn't let me talk for up to 10secs before cutting me short and repeated the same question "why the United States of America. I tried changing and rephrasing my answer but she cut me short again and asked another question.


VO: How many schools did you apply to?

Me: 3: Southern Illinois university Edwardsville, Southern Illinois university Carbondale and Southwestern Oklahoma State university


VO: Why SIUE

Me: I chose SIUE because it is known for its excellent academic reviews and reputation as regards my field of study. Also, according to the US news and world report SIUE is listed among the..(she cut me short again and asked another question)


VO: You are aware you are going for a two year course, why invest so much time and money into this course

Me: I took interest in Geographic information system when I took a course in GIS in my undergraduate days. I was fascinated at how GIS could solve most of the problems facing Nigeria such as the ineffectiveness means of data collection, storage and record keeping...(she didn't let me finish before she cut me short again and asked the next question)

VO: Who's going to be sponsoring you?

Me: My dad


VO: What does it do

Me: He is a professor in the University of Ibadan


VO: How much does it earn annually?

Me: Over 500 000 per month


VO: You aren't qualified for a non-immigrant visa. This paper will explain more to you. (She hands me the green paper and I left) The reason for my denial according to the paper she handed over to me was no prove of family ties even though according to the DS160 all my family members are here Nigeria.

That's it o! Please I need your help guys. She didn't give the time to talk much. She was just cutting me short.� I'm guessing probably my answers weren't good enough. Please I need your help on better response to give to questions like this.

Thanks

wisepluto:


In my honest opinion, i feel your dad's income isn't sufficient to cater for your studies. I await the feedback of others

jelmusboy:
Your Dad's income messed you up. That salary cannot take care of your expenses and tuition. And he still need to take care of home

Dewumi054:


Oh okay.. Thanks. But please how do I contact him. I'm new here. Do u have his contact so I can call him right away

naira0:
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Dewumi054:
Good afternoon people

Please is there anyone in the house who chose to study Geography/GIS in the united state, has been interviewed by the VO and has been issued a Visa? Please I need your help. My interview is just a week away. The first issue is the issue of home tie and the second is pertaining to the course. I've surfed the net and I couldn't come up with a better response to *why the course?* Please I need a response as soon as possible.

Thanks in advance

Dewumi054:


Really?

Too bad what do you suggest I do? I don't know any one else who can sponsor me without raising a red flag in the mind of the VO

I'm confuse. And its just 8days away

Glocal1:
Search for his monicker in the search bar and quote him.

Glocal1:
Just relax and reword your response.
You were asked for annual income but stated monthly salary. I m not sure if the VO prefers stating the income in $.
Overall, convince the VO on why you are spending on getting educated in the US
Im not sure if you can talk about funding opportunities available in your dept after the Ist semester, if you can maintain a certain cgpa.
So many guesses and asssumptions Im making.
Also work on why USA?

ponlear:

Sent a pm

LagosismyHome:


PhD is not a joke and very research oriented ... So i see that response by gokuu as a hint to put more effort

Dewumi054:


Really thanks for taking out time to respond. I'm grateful. But right now I guess the shortage of time or insufficient time to prepare is just getting me tensed. I'm panicking and I'm not thinking well. I don't what to say? I've searched and searched on reasons for choosing the united state to study

wisepluto:
Who knows anyone writing GRE soon. I have a fantastic Princeton material that helped me a great deal. Will give it out for free, though it cost me some dough when I got it.

Glocal1:
I know you must have researched some information about your program /course in the USA.
Why do you want to go to USA? - To pursue Master's in your program.

Why do you want to study the program in USA? This US University has great facilities for research........... . Moreover, a MS degree from a University in US has high recognition in Nigeria and would help me establish myself in good position after my MS.
Quote authentic numbers from your program research to show how informed you are.

Don't just panick.
Rehearse your answers and rephrase them as many times as possible.

Dewumi054:
Wow.. Okay thanks and God bless you. Although I had searched that b4 but now I'm going back to search with a renewed hope and enthusiasm. Thanks once again. I think you have helped me solve one aspect.

I can't thank you enough.
Thanks

Sirtenburg:
Afternoon house, please is RSA and investment account acceptable by us embassy?

Trice2:
Evening everyone, please a sister needs help here.
i got admission to study social work*MSW* in new mexico highlands university

The estimated average cost for 9months is 18, 536 dollars. How much am i expected to have in my account,, i Mean the least amount that should be readily available.

Secondly am using my bro in Canada as my second sponsor, do i need to convert his acct statement in Canadian dollar to naira?

Sirtenburg:



I need a response please

wisepluto:
Who knows anyone writing GRE soon. I have a fantastic Princeton material that helped me a great deal. Will give it out for free, though it cost me some dough when I got it.

Smartconcept1:

Read this transcript, u will get d answer to ur question..

Hello House. Here is my transcript. Visa interview held on the 7th

VO: why are you going to the US
Me: to study for my masters degree
VO:Which school?
Me: University of Oklahoma
Did you apply to other schools?
Yes I applied to 5 schools - I named them
VO: Which course
me: Industrial Engineering
VO why university of oklahoma?
Me: OU is the highest ranked of the schools and they offer a specialisation in computational optimization which is an area am interested in
VO: why are you interested in this area?
Me: because I have recently been part of projects in my organization that are related to process improvement and suply chain systems optimization. Even though these projects made significant contributions to the company I realised that we could have done even better if we had someone highly skilled in optimization techniques in the team. I wish to fill that skill gap
VO: What do you do in (my company)? (I guess he saw my company’s name on my DS 160 form)
Me: I work as a (----) in the supply chain division
VO: how will you pay for your program?
Me: from my savings and with the support of my uncle
VO: can I see your bank statement and that of your uncle?
Me: here is my bank statement and here is a mutual fund investment from my uncle which he provided for my education
VO:What does your uncle do?
Me: I told him
At this point he examined both documents carefully.
Yes and he asked whether I was married and I said no. Also whether I had travelled out of the country before and I said no.
Then he said ok that he will put my visa on hold in order to verify my financial documents. He kept my passport and i20 and other forms as well. He brought out a white paper and ticked administrative processing and gave it to me.
I asked him what I have to do now and he said I should just sit tight that they will contact me by text message or email
I said thank you and carry my things waka
My Visa was approved 2 days Later.
Thank God