Addy9:
Hello house, thumbs up for the tremendous work being done here on daily basis by the gurus. Please I wish to know if it’s possible for a US university to send an applicant’s transcript or certificate to WES for evaluation? Thanks in anticipation.

TheGrandChemist:



Visa approved 3rd of July, 2018. Lagos Consulate.

My interview transcript:

After highlighting from my Camry (LoL. I mean a Uber ride o) at the US embassy, I was motioned to come in for a check by a security officer. After the check was completed, he explained that a phone won't be allowed into the consulate. I had this knowledge even before he said this, but I had to come along with my phone because of the Uber app. Well, I was granted access into the consulate after giving the security officer what he requested for (N1,000 to help secure my phone). Everyone just using the slightest opportunity to hustle in Nigeria.

Well, after progressing through that stage, another check was done on us by some security officers too, to confirm that we are not in possession of the prohibited items mentioned. On completion of that, we were addressed by a female consulate officer and were told to arrange ourselves in two rows; first row was for immigrant visa, and the second row for non-immigrant visa. (while all these transpired, we were still outside the consulate). We were then ushered into the consulate. In the consulate, another security check was done. This time, we were told to unhook our belts and place in a tray. The tray contained our belts and our documents; the trays were taken past a security check machine to check for any suspicious object. When the checks were completed, we retrieved our belts and documents.

We were then ushered into another office for documents verification. When that was completed, we progressed into the next stage, which is the biometrics, where we had to do our fingerprints.

And here comes the next stage, which happens to be the most crucial stage; the interview proper - The Judgement Day (LoL).
The atmosphere was pretty tensed, seeing applicants receiving blue papers made matter even worse. At some point, I was getting scared, but I had to summon courage based on Edo boy wey I be. There was a guy who I even thought would have his visa approved; Lo and behold, he was denied, even after all his elaborate explanation. The guy already has a master's degree, but was going for another master's degree in the USA. There was another man who works with MTN Nigeria as a site engineer, but wanted to go for a master's degree in the USA. The guy did well to answer the questions thrown to him alas, he was still denied. At this point, I was scared to the bones. While I was standing there waiting for my turn I witnessed countless interviews ....And out of those interviews, I only noticed 3 approvals ( one was an elderly woman approved by a white American man at window 2. The other was a lady going for her master's degree approved by a white American woman at window 6. The other was a young man approved by a man at window 4).

Well, I happened to be interviewed by a black American woman ( chubby and darker than the black American woman at window 7) at window 5.

Well, to my interview proper:

The black American woman at window 5 motioned me to step forward. I advanced forward immediately.

VO: Good morning (before I could say good morning, she greeted first).

Me: Good morning, ma'am.

VO: Pass me your passport and I-20.

Me: I passed the requested documents.

VO: How did you hear about this school?

Me: I first read about it on some educational magazines. However, I didn't stop there, I had to do an extensive research on it using websites like usnews.com and thegradcafe (while I was saying usnews.com she joined me in saying 'oh you came accross it using educational websites!', and I responded to her in the affirmative).

VO: How many other schools did you apply to, and name them?

Me: 4 other schools. I was naming them as e dey hot, but she quickly jumped in by saying 'Hold on. Take it slowly'. I started again, and named all the schools while she typed, but this time, I did it slowly as she requested (Georgia State University, Ohio University, Louisiana State University and Oregon State University).

VO: What's your highest qualification?

Me: Bachelor of Science, Chemistry.

VO: When did you graduate?

Me: I graduated February 2012.

VO: So, what have you been doing since then?

Me: I went for a compulsory National Youth Service Scheme. After that I worked in XYZ Table Water Industry for 1 year as a quality control officer/production manager. I then proceeded from there to my current organization where I work as a billing officer.

VO: What is the name of the organization you currently work for?

Me: XYZ Electricity Distribution Company

VO: So, it means that your total work experience doesn't have any connection with your course of study ( She said this with her eyebrows raised and a weird look on her face.)?

Me: I quickly read her body language, and I knew that this woman wan change am for me o. For the first time, I thought to myself "Na so my village people wan take win this war?" . So I quickly responded, "that's not exactly the case ma'am". Like I said, I have worked as a quality control officer at Bamjoh Table Water Industry (While I was still talking, she realised this and quickly corrected herself by saying 'oh, you were once a quality control officer, I see') and this is related to Chemistry in every way.

VO: how did your course of study helped you ... muttering.. muttering....

Me: Ma'am, I didn't get you clearly.

VO: She repeated the question again, but I still didn't hear her clearly.

Me: I'm sorry ma'am, I still didn't get you well.

VO: This time around she then spoke up louder than before, and I heard her correctly. The question was, how did your course of study helped you in your previous work experience?

Me: I responded, 'oh, my course of study Chemistry, has a branch known as Analytical Chemistry. Analytical Chemistry deals with the qualitative and quantitative analysis of compounds, which of course deals with the determination of impurities in substances and as well as pH level when necessary. I was able to use this knowledge to determine the presence of impurities and pH level of water produced prior and after production as a quality control officer at XYZ table water industry.

VO: She nodded her head suggesting she's impressed with my response. She continued by asking another question: Who is paying for your tuition?

Me: I was offered a full tuition waiver, and a graduate assistant position worth BE,000 USD annually.

VO: But I can't see a full tuition waiver on your I-20. I can only see BE,000USD for an on campus job....still muttering some words.

Me: While she was muttering, I was searching for a document showing proof of my full funding in the documents in my possession. She noticed I was trying to reach out for a document, then she responded, 'don't worry, I don't need any other documents from you'. At this time, she realized I got a full tuition waiver after taking a sternly good look at the I-20.

VO: What is your on-campus job about?

Me: It's a graduate assistantship position where I would work as a teaching assistant in the first semester, and then apply for a research assistantship position in the second semester if I choose to.

VO: She nodded her head in affirmative.

VO: What will this degree do for you?

Me: I have a concrete plan, and that is to pick up a lecturing job at my Alma mater on completion of my PhD program come Fall 2023.... I was about adding more points when she interrupted me...

VO: What is the name of your Alma Mater

Me: The university of Benin.... I continued my conversation by adding that I have established a strong connection with a professor in my Alma mater who happened to be my undergraduate supervisor, and he has assured me that I will have a strong edge over other applicants by the time I am done with my PhD at Brigham Young University. I will also love to work as a research consultant for multinational organizations like shell and Chevron while I lecture in the university.

VO: In response to my reply she nodded her head again.

VO: Are you married?

Me: No, I am not married.

VO: Engaged?

Me: Not at all.

VO: Have you traveled out of the country at any time?

Me: No, I have never had any reason to travel out of the country until now.

VO: Then she typed for some seconds, and said those sweet words. I will be approving your visa.... Congratulations... Bla bla bla.
I was trying to get the other things she was saying, but I couldn't get her clearly at this point. I only heard that you will be notified when your passport is ready for pick up. LoL. I think I also heard her say something about keeping my I-20 safe... Bla bla bla. LoL.

I couldn't believe it at first, because the way she was asking me questions looked like she was finding a fault in my application so as to use that to deny me. I almost gave up and was like, 'abeg do your worst, I don tire jare'.

To God be praised. I walked out majestically while still trying to curtail the joy within me. I almost got myself imploded because the joy within me was massive and was ready to come out. LoL



Cheers!!!

Ubah1:


Am happy you overcame this lady and the PhD program you were going for really helped. I hardly see PhD denial. The woman can drill someone and will keep asking you questions till she finds a fault to deny the person. Really happy for you. Congrats and may your journey be blessed

TheGrandChemist:


LoL.

My guy, I tire o. My village people almost won that battle

While I was on the queue waiting for my turn, I only asked God for an interview with anyone who's gonna approve my visa (White American or Black American, regardless).

lasthero:
As at 7:56pm this night. July 21 is available at Lagos embassy. That's 4days time.


Fastest fingers, over to you

TheGrandChemist:



Visa approved 3rd of July, 2018. Lagos Consulate.
(Georgia State University, Ohio University, Louisiana State University and Oregon State University).

Me: I quickly read her body language, and I knew that this woman wan change am for me o. For the first time, I thought to myself "Na so my village people wan take win this war?" . So I quickly responded, "that's not exactly the case ma'am". Like I said, I have worked as a quality control officer at Bamjoh Table Water Industry (While I was still talking, she realised this and quickly corrected herself by saying 'oh, you were once a quality control officer, I see') and this is related to Chemistry in every way.


I couldn't believe it at first, because the way she was asking me questions looked like she was finding a fault in my application so as to use that to deny me. I almost gave up and was like, 'abeg do your worst, I don tire jare'.

Cheers!!!

LagosismyHome:


after all the trouble to get admission and funding , no way world village people can win. impossible

congrats ....God bless your new journey

TheGrandChemist:



Visa approved 3rd of July, 2018. Lagos Consulate.

My interview transcript:

After highlighting from my Camry (LoL. I mean a Uber ride o) at the US embassy, I was motioned to come in for a check by a security officer. After the check was completed, he explained that a phone won't be allowed into the consulate. I had this knowledge even before he said this, but I had to come along with my phone because of the Uber app. Well, I was granted access into the consulate after giving the security officer what he requested for (N1,000 to help secure my phone). Everyone just using the slightest opportunity to hustle in Nigeria.

Well, after progressing through that stage, another check was done on us by some security officers too, to confirm that we are not in possession of the prohibited items mentioned. On completion of that, we were addressed by a female consulate officer and were told to arrange ourselves in two rows; first row was for immigrant visa, and the second row for non-immigrant visa. (while all these transpired, we were still outside the consulate). We were then ushered into the consulate. In the consulate, another security check was done. This time, we were told to unhook our belts and place in a tray. The tray contained our belts and our documents; the trays were taken past a security check machine to check for any suspicious object. When the checks were completed, we retrieved our belts and documents.

We were then ushered into another office for documents verification. When that was completed, we progressed into the next stage, which is the biometrics, where we had to do our fingerprints.

And here comes the next stage, which happens to be the most crucial stage; the interview proper - The Judgement Day (LoL).
The atmosphere was pretty tensed, seeing applicants receiving blue papers made matter even worse. At some point, I was getting scared, but I had to summon courage based on Edo boy wey I be. There was a guy who I even thought would have his visa approved; Lo and behold, he was denied, even after all his elaborate explanation. The guy already has a master's degree, but was going for another master's degree in the USA. There was another man who works with MTN Nigeria as a site engineer, but wanted to go for a master's degree in the USA. The guy did well to answer the questions thrown to him alas, he was still denied. At this point, I was scared to the bones. While I was standing there waiting for my turn I witnessed countless interviews ....And out of those interviews, I only noticed 3 approvals ( one was an elderly woman approved by a white American man at window 2. The other was a lady going for her master's degree approved by a white American woman at window 6. The other was a young man approved by a man at window 4).

Well, I happened to be interviewed by a black American woman ( chubby and darker than the black American woman at window 7) at window 5.

Well, to my interview proper:

The black American woman at window 5 motioned me to step forward. I advanced forward immediately.

VO: Good morning (before I could say good morning, she greeted first).

Me: Good morning, ma'am.

VO: Pass me your passport and I-20.

Me: I passed the requested documents.

VO: How did you hear about this school?

Me: I first read about it on some educational magazines. However, I didn't stop there, I had to do an extensive research on it using websites like usnews.com and thegradcafe (while I was saying usnews.com she joined me in saying 'oh you came accross it using educational websites!', and I responded to her in the affirmative).

VO: How many other schools did you apply to, and name them?

Me: 4 other schools. I was naming them as e dey hot, but she quickly jumped in by saying 'Hold on. Take it slowly'. I started again, and named all the schools while she typed, but this time, I did it slowly as she requested (Georgia State University, Ohio University, Louisiana State University and Oregon State University).

VO: What's your highest qualification?

Me: Bachelor of Science, Chemistry.

VO: When did you graduate?

Me: I graduated February 2012.

VO: So, what have you been doing since then?

Me: I went for a compulsory National Youth Service Scheme. After that I worked in XYZ Table Water Industry for 1 year as a quality control officer/production manager. I then proceeded from there to my current organization where I work as a billing officer.

VO: What is the name of the organization you currently work for?

Me: XYZ Electricity Distribution Company

VO: So, it means that your total work experience doesn't have any connection with your course of study ( She said this with her eyebrows raised and a weird look on her face.)?

Me: I quickly read her body language, and I knew that this woman wan change am for me o. For the first time, I thought to myself "Na so my village people wan take win this war?" . So I quickly responded, "that's not exactly the case ma'am". Like I said, I have worked as a quality control officer at Bamjoh Table Water Industry (While I was still talking, she realised this and quickly corrected herself by saying 'oh, you were once a quality control officer, I see') and this is related to Chemistry in every way.

VO: how did your course of study helped you ... muttering.. muttering....

Me: Ma'am, I didn't get you clearly.

VO: She repeated the question again, but I still didn't hear her clearly.

Me: I'm sorry ma'am, I still didn't get you well.

VO: This time around she then spoke up louder than before, and I heard her correctly. The question was, how did your course of study helped you in your previous work experience?

Me: I responded, 'oh, my course of study Chemistry, has a branch known as Analytical Chemistry. Analytical Chemistry deals with the qualitative and quantitative analysis of compounds, which of course deals with the determination of impurities in substances and as well as pH level when necessary. I was able to use this knowledge to determine the presence of impurities and pH level of water produced prior and after production as a quality control officer at XYZ table water industry.

VO: She nodded her head suggesting she's impressed with my response. She continued by asking another question: Who is paying for your tuition?

Me: I was offered a full tuition waiver, and a graduate assistant position worth BE,000 USD annually.

VO: But I can't see a full tuition waiver on your I-20. I can only see BE,000USD for an on campus job....still muttering some words.

Me: While she was muttering, I was searching for a document showing proof of my full funding in the documents in my possession. She noticed I was trying to reach out for a document, then she responded, 'don't worry, I don't need any other documents from you'. At this time, she realized I got a full tuition waiver after taking a sternly good look at the I-20.

VO: What is your on-campus job about?

Me: It's a graduate assistantship position where I would work as a teaching assistant in the first semester, and then apply for a research assistantship position in the second semester if I choose to.

VO: She nodded her head in affirmative.

VO: What will this degree do for you?

Me: I have a concrete plan, and that is to pick up a lecturing job at my Alma mater on completion of my PhD program come Fall 2023.... I was about adding more points when she interrupted me...

VO: What is the name of your Alma Mater

Me: The university of Benin.... I continued my conversation by adding that I have established a strong connection with a professor in my Alma mater who happened to be my undergraduate supervisor, and he has assured me that I will have a strong edge over other applicants by the time I am done with my PhD at Brigham Young University. I will also love to work as a research consultant for multinational organizations like shell and Chevron while I lecture in the university.

VO: In response to my reply she nodded her head again.

VO: Are you married?

Me: No, I am not married.

VO: Engaged?

Me: Not at all.

VO: Have you traveled out of the country at any time?

Me: No, I have never had any reason to travel out of the country until now.

VO: Then she typed for some seconds, and said those sweet words. I will be approving your visa.... Congratulations... Bla bla bla.
I was trying to get the other things she was saying, but I couldn't get her clearly at this point. I only heard that you will be notified when your passport is ready for pick up. LoL. I think I also heard her say something about keeping my I-20 safe... Bla bla bla. LoL.

I couldn't believe it at first, because the way she was asking me questions looked like she was finding a fault in my application so as to use that to deny me. I almost gave up and was like, 'abeg do your worst, I don tire jare'.

To God be praised. I walked out majestically while still trying to curtail the joy within me. I almost got myself imploded because the joy within me was massive and was ready to come out. LoL



Cheers!!!

Ubah1:


Congrats again. Atleast I have seen someone that overcame her. She is good in questions and doing her job well. But we Nigerians don't like that

NefT:

I don't quite agree with you. Interviewer shouldn't be looking for one reason to deny you but many reasons not to deny you and that is the approach of the simple VOs. However, those blacks are trying too hard to prove a point to their superiors that they are not racially bias and hence their tough approach. I may be wrong, it is just an opinion.

jeffchulo:
please how will you know if you received a 10year ban ,does the embassy notify and they just keep denying your visa whenever you apply

jeffchulo:
please how will you know if you received a 10year ban ,does the embassy notify and they just keep denying your visa whenever you apply

Sirtenburg:
Good afternoon to you all. Here is my proposed
interview transcript,kindly scrutinize please ...interview coming up on August 2nd

V.o:you were here on the 14th of June, what changes have you made?
Me: No Changes but I was denied best known to the interviewer and to me I believe I didn't sound well enough and was nervous but now I am open and clear
V.o:why are you going to the US?
Me: to study master of business administration at Ashland university, ohio

V. o:why us?
Me: I chose to study in the US because us education system is top ranked among other countries and obtaining a certificate from a reputable America university is valued globally, also studying in us would expose me to the real world experience rather than theoretical part.

V.o :why Ashland university?
Me.: Aside the recommendation from my facilitator who thought me during my CICRM program i.e chattered institute of customer relationship management. I also did my own research using usnews.com and their website,i was impressed with their core value which is student centered experimental learning. I also got in touch with Miss Elly,one of their international students I met on their forum on facebook and was convinced with her response,also Ashland university admission decision came first and the tuition fee is also affordable considering the high quality of education it offers.

V.o: how many schools did you apply to?
M.e: 2 other universities. Lincoln university,carlifonia and university of Texas, Arlington

V.o: why MBA?
Me.: MBA will consolidate my career path in administration and also to make me a valuable asset which will give me an edge in the Nigeria labour market

V.o:when did you finish school
Me: 2015

V.o: what have you been doing?
Me: I went for my 1year mandatory program that took place BTW 2015 to 2016,then I gained employment with jocereg limited working as a sales representative

V.o what are your study plan?
Me: my MBA program is a 2years program, which will commence on August 30,2018 to December 2020,also it requires 30 credit unit perior to graduation . I will be taken a 6 major core courses which are....and 3 specializations.. I know them already

V.o :who is ur sponsor?
Me: my elder sister

What does she do?
She's a successful business woman, a wholesale distributor of Nigeria brewery and Guinness products

Ubah1:


We are talking about the black v.o here and not all the V.Os. many V.O will just approve you just by liking the school you are going to. This particular black v.o can ask question as if she is looking for where you will fumble. So don't get me wrong

Sirtenburg:



I need a response please.. I refuse to be a failure this time around

jamoyakz:
did you take any standardized tests? why don't you have two to three salient points in why this school and what will this degree do for you, so that you can easily build on them without necessary cramming. when you cram you tend to forget especially under tension
PS don't forget God factor (na em dey give visa ) and be confident when speaking

Ubah1:


Am not against God factor tho as one can be favoured and not be asked much questions before getting visa but we shouldn't capitalise on that. That's the mistake many people do, they pray and pray without doing anything to help their application. Do your best and allow favour to crown it up

Magma012:
thinking of going to the US for masters or Germany, please can the gurus kindly weigh my options for me so as for me to know whr to kick start from. thanks in anticipation

Ubah1:


Am not against God factor tho as one can be favoured and not be asked much questions before getting visa but we shouldn't capitalise on that. That's the mistake many people do, they pray and pray without doing anything to help their application. Do your best and allow favour to crown it up

Ajibade105:
@Ovitbaby, TOEFL no be standardized test... I think the reason for your refusal was; there's no correlation/relationship between your BS and your proposed/preferred MS program. You need to convince the VO more this time around. Success Ahead in your next visa interview.

Ajibade105:
@Ovitbaby, TOEFL no be standardized test... I think the reason for your refusal was; there's no correlation/relationship between your BS and your proposed/preferred MS program. You need to convince the VO more this time around. Success Ahead in your next visa interview.

Ovitbaby:
Hello all.
Please comment on my proposed transcript.I will be going in for my interview in a few days from now.
MY PROPOSED TRANSCRIPT
VO-WHY ARE YOU GOING TO THE US?
Me-I will be going to the US to pursue my master’s degree in Applied statistics and decisions analytics in Western Illinois University.
VO-Why the US?
ME-US universities are known to be the best in the world and also they are offer excellent
Research opportunities.Moreso, a degree earned from a US university is of high recognition back
here in Nigeria

VO-What is your highest qualification?
ME-BSC Business Administration.
VO-What is your intended course?
ME-I will be studying masters in Applied statistics and decisions analytics.
VO-Why did you choose this course?
ME- I chose to study Applied statistics and decision analytics because data analyst with a top notch education from US are in high demand in Nigeria presently. This is why reputable firms in Nigeria still source this services abroad. So, the knowledge and skills gained from this study will be contributory and certainly help me fill this gap...
VO-What would this degree do for you?
ME- This degree will sharpen my quantitative an analytical skills which is highly sought after in job market.Also,I would have an opportunity to learn how to use statistical software to analyze data which is very key in organizations.


VO_Why the change of major?
Me-Statistics is a branch of business administration. A manager needs statistics to make informed decisions.