yuscodguy:


How was your interview bro

Was delayed.

homirefacuny:


Apparently they are not independent even tho Na wetin dem Dey tell us be that . I filled all my DS forms myself and my info has been consistent. They might feel I want to abscond so I could pray for Nigeria from America

You are right.They fit think since you jumped from B1 to F1 you wan run.
But anoda VO may think otherwise and approve.
It is at the VO's discretion.

Pefuele:


You are right.They fit think since you jumped from B1 to F1 you wan run.
But anoda VO may think otherwise and approve.
It is at the VO's discretion.

No ones knows what they think at each point in time. Those guys can dash person hopes biko

Oeworldbest1:


He has been denied thrice now.
Once for b1/b2 and twice for f1.
He said his cousin is a citizen.
Could this be the reason?

Depends on how the cousin became a citizen and if he listed him on his ds 160.

Ubah1:


Depends on how the cousin became a citizen and if he listed him on his ds 160.

He won a visa lottery in 2006. He has been granted citizenship which I am aware of.

Lizzy828:


Yes I did SAT and TOEFL

Please what materials did you use for your sat and where can I buy the hard copy

Ubah1:


Depends on how the cousin became a citizen and if he listed him on his ds 160.

I really think so.

So boss, I just edited my ds160 and put/updated my new ds160 number on my dashboard. How will I print a new appointment confirmation that will carry the new ds160 barcode and number. Thanks.

domex007:
hi guys

i have been a nairaland follower since 2013.

i am sorry my testimony is coming late. i hope it helps raise the hope of nigerian youths seeking greener pastures here.

i have been denied USA student visa in 2013, 2014 and 2015
i then turned my dreams to canada (paid my school fees in full and was still denied student visa in 2016 after waiting over 3months)
at this point my money was almost finished and my family started advising me to start studies here in nigeria

i enrolled for yaba tech part time program while i also chased my travel dreams in Germany. i was also denied visa to germany because i couldn't raise the 8,800 euro blocked account.

at this point, i was frustrated and desperate, but the work load from yabatech and my business kept me from depression.

immediately, after my graduation in Yaba i decided to give USA one last trial knowing fully well that i will be denied but i kept on pushing forward

my interview went thus:
first, my interview was for 6;30 13th august 2018 but for the first time i got to the embassy very late and i was not scared or nervous. it rained heavily that day and the rain no pity me at all.
i just protected my documents and went it. i was very cold and feeling sick. i just wanted to do my interview and leave. i was bending down to make my self warm and was almost sleeping before the person behind me told me that it was my turn.

My interview was very long.........

my interview: (a Beautiful black american woman):
VO: Hi there. are you okay?
Me; Hi. yes i am fine. i am just cold. with fake smile on my face.
VO: oh okay why are you going to the USA?
Me; for my undergrad studies in Business Administration and management
VO: when did you finish high school?
Me; 2012
VO; what have you been doing since:
Me; I went for a computer diploma program for a year. then i started applying to Universities in US, Canada, Germany and Nigeria. Things didnt go as planned with the Abroad studies so i went for my National diploma in yaba that took me 4years.
VO: Why did you choose to continue studies in US? why not nigeria?
me: the educational system in nigeria is really poor even though it is affordable to study in nigeria. my program for example is suppose to be a program of 2 years but due to the strike and poor educational amenities it will take me longer time to graduate here in Nigerian university. And i believe in the proverb; "what is what doing is what doing well"


I also thank all Nairaland members especially Amefrica, Gravinton, Stewee, Kunlebal, Walspring, even Justwise as i Welcome myself to AMERICA

Congrats.
Victory at last.

jerrypeacelinks:


I don't think it's the reason. I think it still boils down to the consular's comments about telling him or her about a course different from what's stated on the i-20.

We must learn to abide by what's on the i-20 at all times. I applied for Statistical Analytics computing and Modelling but when i-20 came, it came as mathematics and Statistics so what I told them is MSc in Maths and Stat with a concentration in Statistical Analytics Computing and Modelling.

any other question coming, I explain Stat Analytics comp and modelling where I should talk bout Maths and Stat.

Again, this is what I feel. Personal feeling sha

Bro I just edited my ds160 and put/updated my new ds160 number on my dashboard. How will I print a new appointment confirmation that will carry the new ds160 barcode and number. Thanks

My visa interview was for 6:45 today, I got to the embassy around 6:00 and after everything we moved into the building around 7:10 or so....

Vo: Good morning sir
Me: Good morning, how are you sir? (Didn't answer)
Vo: so why are you going to the US?
Me: to pursue my bachelors degree in digital communication & multimedia
Vo: how many schools did you apply to?
Me: two ( I named them)
Vo: so why did you choose southwest Minnesota over Harrisburg?
Me: southwest Minnesota already admitted me while I'm still on a waiting list for Harrisburg university
Vo: how did you find out about the school and
Why southwest Minnesota state University?
Me: well my high school colleague got admitted there and her name is ...... she told me about the numerous opportunity I would get from the sch and when she told me I begin my research on the school and I found out it was the best for me, smsu don't charge out of state tuition, that means I get to pay the same amount with a Minnesota resident..smsu is also accredited by the North Central association of colleges and it's part of the universities in America with the highest ranking and it's cheap which makes it easier for my mom to fund my education
Vo: okay did you sit for any exam?
Me: Yeah, SAT
Vo: what was your score?
Me: 1150
Vo: what your highest level of education
Me: high school and I'm having my WAEC result here with me
Vo: when did you graduated from High school?
Me : 2013
Vo: 2013?
Me: Yes
Vo: so what have you been doing?
Me: I went into apprenticeship of computer training which lasted for about a year and went into an apprenticeship of cinematography
Vo: okay, who's your sponsor?
Me: my mom
Vo: what does your mom do?
Me: she's a building contractor, she also supplies building materials to private companies and the government
Vo: okay unfortunately you're not eligible for a visa at this time.....



Guys I know I'm not perfect but what do you think happened I don't understand, this is my first attempt tho.....I'm planning on reapplying again

Marvin23:


Hi, I have been on administrative processing since o. Had my interview on the 11th of december. was neither rejected nor issued a visa but was asked for some more documents which i sent via dhl. Now when i check it says administrative processing and was last updated on the 18th of December. I'm seriously praying about it.

Mail them to know what's up & call for a follow up

Mazzykay:
My visa interview was for 6:45 today, I got to the embassy around 6:00 and after everything we moved into the building around 7:10 or so....

Vo: Good morning sir
Me: Good morning, how are you sir? (Didn't answer)
Vo: so why are you going to the US?
Me: to pursue my bachelors degree in digital communication & multimedia
Vo: how many schools did you apply to?
Me: two ( I named them)
Vo: so why did you choose southwest Minnesota over Harrisburg?
Me: southwest Minnesota already admitted me while I'm still on a waiting list for Harrisburg university
Vo: how did you find out about the school and
Why southwest Minnesota state University?
Me: well my high school colleague got admitted there and her name is ...... she told me about the numerous opportunity I would get from the sch and when she told me I begin my research on the school and I found out it was the best for me, smsu don't charge out of state tuition, that means I get to pay the same amount with a Minnesota resident..smsu is also accredited by the North Central association of colleges and it's part of the universities in America with the highest ranking and it's cheap which makes it easily for my mom to fund my education
Vo: okay did you sit for any exam?
Me: Yeah, SAT
Vo: what was your score?
Me: 1150
Vo: what your highest level of education
Me: high school and I'm having my WAEC result here with me
Vo: when did you graduated from High school?
Me : 2013
Vo: 2013?
Me: Yes
Vo: so what have you been doing?
Me: I went into apprenticeship of computer training which lasted for about a year and went into an apprenticeship of cinematography
Vo: okay, who's your sponsor?
Me: my mom
Vo: what does your mom do?
Me: she's a building contractor, she also supplies building materials to private companies and the government
Vo: okay unfortunately you're not eligible for a visa at this time.....



Guys I know I'm not perfect but what do you think happened I don't understand, this is my first attempt tho.....I'm planning on reapplying again

from what have learnt on this forum, why the University....i think u should v talked more about how the academic curriculum of the department will boast ur career and not talking about tuition fee and the likes

That was the same thing someone told me, I'm gonna work on that and I'm gonna reapply again...he didn't even ask why I wanted to study in America...thank you so much...

Trichi1208:


from what have learnt on this forum, why the University....i think u should v talked more about how the academic curriculum of the department will boast ur career and not talking about tuition fee and the likes

Visa Approved. Dec 21st

VO: What are you going to the US for?
Me: my Master's degree in Plant Pathology at the University of Georgia in Athens.

(I think he noticed my GRA)

VO: What's your research going to be on?
Me: Molecular diagnosis of plant pathogens and development of effective disease management strategies

VO: What is molecular diagnosis?
Me: DNA-based method. Advancement of morphological technique. E.g. PCR... this involves DNA isolation and PCR analysis and subsequently search on the NCBI (I said the meaning of NCBI here) database to determine the genus and specie. (I said this all a little haphazardly).

VO: Are you married
Me: No

VO: Do you have kids
Me: No

I will be approving your Visa now. Pick up in circled location in 3 business days.

It was all God's Grace.

Thanks to all that contribute to this trend selflessly and responded to my questions including (but not limited to) Lagosismyhome, Ubah1, gboyegaD, 100kobo, fairheart... God's gonna bless you all immensely.
Special thanks to Jummybecks/Bassmana and Toakins... Words can't express the help they rendered to me.... God bless you both real good.

elevatedmind:
Visa Approved. Dec 21st

VO: What are you going to the US for?
Me: my Master's degree in Plant Pathology at the University of Georgia in Athens.

(I think he noticed my GRA)

VO: What's your research going to be on?
Me: Molecular diagnosis of plant pathogens and development of effective disease management strategies

VO: What is molecular diagnosis?
Me: DNA-based method. Advancement of morphological technique. E.g. PCR... this involves DNA isolation and PCR analysis and subsequently search on the NCBI (I said the meaning of NCBI here) database to determine the genus and specie. (I said this all a little haphazardly).

VO: Are you married
Me: No

VO: Do you have kids
Me: No

I will be approving your Visa now. Pick up in circled location in 3 business days.

It was all God's Grace.

Thanks to all that contribute to this trend selflessly and responded to my questions including (but not limited to) Lagosismyhome, Ubah1, gboyegaD, 100kobo, fairheart... God's gonna bless you all immensely.
Special thanks to Jummybecks/Bassmana and Toakins... Words can't express the help they rendered to me.... God bless you both real good.

Congratulations Sir.

Olalekank:

Bosses use dotNet

I'm not a pro o, I'm trying to shoot my shot .

Haha. Keep shooting!

elevatedmind:
Visa Approved. Dec 21st

VO: What are you going to the US for?
Me: my Master's degree in Plant Pathology at the University of Georgia in Athens.

(I think he noticed my GRA)

VO: What's your research going to be on?
Me: Molecular diagnosis of plant pathogens and development of effective disease management strategies

VO: What is molecular diagnosis?
Me: DNA-based method. Advancement of morphological technique. E.g. PCR... this involves DNA isolation and PCR analysis and subsequently search on the NCBI (I said the meaning of NCBI here) database to determine the genus and specie. (I said this all a little haphazardly).

VO: Are you married
Me: No

VO: Do you have kids
Me: No

I will be approving your Visa now. Pick up in circled location in 3 business days.

It was all God's Grace.

Thanks to all that contribute to this trend selflessly and responded to my questions including (but not limited to) Lagosismyhome, Ubah1, gboyegaD, 100kobo, fairheart... God's gonna bless you all immensely.
Special thanks to Jummybecks/Bassmana and Toakins... Words can't express the help they rendered to me.... God bless you both real good.

Congrats man! I wish you the very best

Hello Nairalanders. Trust we’re all doing great and keeping up the good work here. Congrats to so many that have gotten their visas and those that are still hopefully God will give you your own testimony this new year.
I have some dollars for sale. Kindly contact me if you’re interested.
Thanks

homirefacuny:
Visa delayed at the Lagos consulate this morning

Visa delayed at the Lagos consulate this morning

VO....Good morning
Me ....Good morning
VO .....So why did you chose this university.
Me.....I have been in constant communication with Prof Joseph Elarde even before I decided to apply. He is spareheading a reaserech on network security systems precisely offfensive-defensive based network security systems and I would be on his research team for the next two years. Besides this, the concentration at this university is information assurance and security unlike the other university that gave me admission that has cyber security has its concentration. Cyber security is a subset of information assurance and security. So going with this university is like killing two birds with one stone.
VO ....The course you told me you are going for is different from what I see on the i20.
Me.... Yes. The Tennessee higher education commission accreditation of computer science is registered on their database as warehousing and data database administration. I have a doc from the school that clarifies that. I gave it to him.

VO... so who is paying your tuition?
Me..... I got a GTA that covers my full cost of tuition and some Monthly stipends. The rest of the expenses will be sorted by my uncle and my personal savings. Passes the statement.

VO... tell me how you got this huge scholarship.
Me ..... The award committee must have been impressed by my SOP and my recommendation letters was written by professors who had adequate knowledge of my abilities during undergraduate studies.
Types forever ....
VO ......sorry I won’t be approving your visa at this time .....bla bla bla

Thanks for everyone for their inputs. I have to give it a break. Not giving up tho.

Seems to me your transcript is incomplete and you omitted some things. If you come here to get helpful feedback, say the whole truth. Willing folks here get turned off by transcript like these and don't comment at all.

So why did you chose this university

1. No way the VO would ask "why did you choose this university" without asking "What you wanna go do in the US or which school, etc". Again, methinks this transcript is incomplete.

2. The context of the question "Why did you choose this university" matters a lot. For example, if the question follows "Which school?", then the VO wants you to tell him why you chose this school out of all the schools in the world and why you chose to enrol in a US school. But if the question follows "Which other schools did you apply to?", the VO wants you to tell him why you chose this particular school from the others you applied to/got admitted to.

I have been in constant communication with Prof Joseph Elarde even before I decided to apply. He is spareheading a reaserech on network security systems precisely offfensive-defensive based network security systems and I would be on his research team for the next two years. Besides this, the concentration at this university is information assurance and security unlike the other university that gave me admission that has cyber security has its concentration. Cyber security is a subset of information assurance and security. So going with this university is like killing two birds with one stone.

3. Nice response. I think you need to prepare like 2 or 3 reasons for questions like this, just should in case you forget any. Also, you can have something to say if the VO isn't satisfied with the first or second reason. Be brief and concise. Mention each point and move to the next.

VO ....The course you told me you are going for is different from what I see on the i20.
Me.... Yes. The Tennessee higher education commission accreditation of computer science is registered on their database as warehousing and data database administration. I have a doc from the school that clarifies that. I gave it to him.

4. As the gurus have emphasized, when asked what course you're going for, make sure you mention what you have in your I-20 in your answers. You have your I-20 over a week with you before the interview, and the VO expects you to have seen what information is in it. It's awkward when you're saying something else, the VO doesn't need to understand your field. Any supporting document could be forged, and the VO has no time to verify that, that's why you show up for an interview.

VO... so who is paying your tuition?
Me..... I got a GTA that covers my full cost of tuition and some Monthly stipends. The rest of the expenses will be sorted by my uncle and my personal savings. Passes the statement.

5. The I-20 is a very powerful document, it is issued by the US gov in collab with your school, so you need to take advantage of it to defend anything. if you've got a GTA, the VO would see it on the I-20 or you point his/her attention to it. Don't expect the VO to believe you. Yes, go with supporting documents, but they aren't as trusted as the US issued I-20.

6. Next time, stop after the first sentence. That's all the VO needs to know. If your GTA covers your full tuition and stipend, what other expenses are you talking about? Having a parent or family member sponsor your travel could prove "family ties", so mentioning personal savings unnecessarily might portray otherwise.

VO... tell me how you got this huge scholarship.
Me ..... The award committee must have been impressed by my SOP and my recommendation letters was written by professors who had adequate knowledge of my abilities during undergraduate studies.

7. This was a big chance to grab that visa but. Next time, ensure you mention GRE, standardized tests also, in a single coherent sentence. Don't bore them with how strong your letter was, unless you have more time or required to clarify.

You didn't mention if you were asked any standardized test, this looks strange to me. Which is why I have doubts about the completeness of this transcript.

To be honest, you did well, but try to work on these points. The earlier you get it right the better. The VO might have access to your I-20 issuance history, and definitely your visa application history too. There's a lot those guys look at, so, don't waste time at all, work hard on this same school and refire again.

Disclaimer: My opinion, and not facts.

Sheq:
Hello elders.... please i need your help, i am trying to mail a professor...whose area areas involves of information systems auditing, accounting information systems; financial audits and internal controls etc.... please how do i go about mailing him to join his team..althoughh he just published a textbook and his last cite quotation was 2015.


Please kindly help me with a format. Thank you

Not sure this is the right thread for this.

But try this.

Subject: Interest in Joining XYZ team (team/group/lab name if any), some professors are specific on what mail subject to use on their website)

Good day Dr/Prof X,

I am considering applying to abc program in def department in xyz university and your work on info systems and financial audits is intriguing to me. Last year, I did xyz project with tyu outcome and realized that ...
The 15th chapter in your book supports this idea and I want to explore jyt concepts and use it to solve xyz problems inherent in jfk.

I believe I would be a valuable member of your team. I would like to know if there are openings for GTA.

TeeD

Sorry for the delay in sending my transcript...
VO: Good morning
Me; ( dey smile like mumu after asking the Holy Spirit for boldness as I been dey shake for heat) Good morning
VO; How did you find out about this university
ME:While surfing the net I came across this uni and it struck a cord in me looked it up on linkdeln chatted with the students and of course the HOD has been my mentor as her work on diabetes has been awesome she published about effect of contraceptive on the insulin level of a black female and of course working with CYZ(abeg nor ves I nor want make my oga sack me ehhh I still Dey go work) as wxv each day I come across patients with terminal diseases like diabetes and it will amaze you to know that a lot of people in Africa still feel that their sickness is caused by one witch or another they go about offering sacrifices to gods thinking that they’ve been attacked however from WHO’s article in 2016 the change in mortality and morbidity rate shows that....
VO; guy nor Dey look he just dey type
Me; i’ll Be coming back to Nigeria upon successful completion of my studies to work with cyz stretches out my offer letter written by this hospital to the VO baba con dey read am as a research epidemiologist...
VO; guy B.N. Dey read am
Me: I just dey talk dey go about the school Omo na everything I sabi o...
VO; did you write any Eng proficiency test
Me;UVB recognizes the fact that Nigeria is an English speaking country so they did not request for any Test for Eng however I wrote the GRE (I think say baba nor Dey listen o as I Dey over talk)
VO; what was your score in the GRE
Me; 280 I score pass 280 o na fear make me forget say na 282.5��
I can dey yarn Dey go I’m engaged ( as he be say the last time I apply for business em sent me visa B-1 o say I nor get ties to my home country)
VO; na man o looks at me where is ...based
Me; the person I’m engaged to is based in Lagos Nigeria works here and we will be getting married.
VO;I don forget the next thing he ask o
Me; I just dey y’all say I’ll be working with ...we will be doing our research and reaching out to people here in Lagos and Delta on type 2 diabetes as I and my siblings feel you don’t wait for govt to better your life you should do the little you can and to get we will make Nigeria a great place
VO; who is sponsoring you
ME; my brother...he is the C.E.O of ...he’s actually a favor he owes my mum
VO;how much does he make a month
Me;I give am range o in millions I was like it’s a real estate conglomerate with hotels hence the range
VO; why have you never travelled before
Me; I have no business leaving my country I have a great job I’m just going for my masters to church me back that’s the reason for my passport not been stamped
VO; white paper con mark am with red pen Omo as he stretch him hand meanwhile under my passport was the blue paper o guy B.N. wan gimme blue but my God pass am
Me; I nor hear anything I Dey stretch hand make he nor change mind... can’t even remember the number on the window
I just dey cry...my passport never smell stamp before o
Baba God ehhh...
Lessons
This US thing is just God’s Grace prayyyyyyy o and study about your school read about their publications but you gats pray that’s all that really matters if God is in it when it’s the set time it will happen suddenly...

Abeg if you know anybody for Alabama wey I fit shook head for pillow for just one week abeg Epp me as money plenty...thank you all
Ehh I forgot to add;
Vo; what courses will you be taking
Me; man I almost forgot o I sha rough am
VO; your I-20 is showing 4months will you be returning in 4montgs
Me;( I look am like say he nor get sense regini)...I’m like guy they’ll update my I-20 after 4months...give yourself brain o....abeg not talk am o nor be me teach you o
Lessons
Some ppl are so awesome they don’t know I20 or SEVIS fee receipt as per say na agent package... fine I used San agent too cos work won’t even give me time but Haba na

You deserve it. America is waiting for you (if you have not traveled already).

elevatedmind:
Visa Approved. Dec 21st

VO: What are you going to the US for?
Me: my Master's degree in Plant Pathology at the University of Georgia in Athens.

(I think he noticed my GRA)

VO: What's your research going to be on?
Me: Molecular diagnosis of plant pathogens and development of effective disease management strategies

VO: What is molecular diagnosis?
Me: DNA-based method. Advancement of morphological technique. E.g. PCR... this involves DNA isolation and PCR analysis and subsequently search on the NCBI (I said the meaning of NCBI here) database to determine the genus and specie. (I said this all a little haphazardly).

VO: Are you married
Me: No

VO: Do you have kids
Me: No

I will be approving your Visa now. Pick up in circled location in 3 business days.

It was all God's Grace.

Thanks to all that contribute to this trend selflessly and responded to my questions including (but not limited to) Lagosismyhome, Ubah1, gboyegaD, 100kobo, fairheart... God's gonna bless you all immensely.
Special thanks to Jummybecks/Bassmana and Toakins... Words can't express the help they rendered to me.... God bless you both real good.

homirefacuny:
Visa delayed at the Lagos consulate this morning


VO ....The course you told me you are going for is different from what I see on the i20.
Me.... Yes. The Tennessee higher education commission accreditation of computer science is registered on their database as warehousing and data database administration. I have a doc from the school that clarifies that. I gave it to him.


Types forever ....
VO ......sorry I won’t be approving your visa at this time .....bla bla bla

She refused you based on the bolded as (s)he was likely not sufficiently convinced. This is no fault of yours. The VO just found a convenient reason to delay you. If you chose to refire immediately, that's okay. But if you've elected to give it some time. that's fine. I am sure a more experienced VO would adjudicate your application differently.

Manniee:
Sorry for the delay in sending my transcript...
VO: Good morning
Me; ( dey smile like mumu after asking the Holy Spirit for boldness as I been dey shake for heat) Good morning
VO; How did you find out about this university
ME:While surfing the net I came across this uni and it struck a cord in me looked it up on linkdeln chatted with the students and of course the HOD has been my mentor as her work on diabetes has been awesome she published about effect of contraceptive on the insulin level of a black female and of course working with CYZ(abeg nor ves I nor want make my oga sack me ehhh I still Dey go work) as wxv each day I come across patients with terminal diseases like diabetes and it will amaze you to know that a lot of people in Africa still feel that their sickness is caused by one witch or another they go about offering sacrifices to gods thinking that they’ve been attacked however from WHO’s article in 2016 the change in mortality and morbidity rate shows that....
VO; guy nor Dey look he just dey type
Me; i’ll Be coming back to Nigeria upon successful completion of my studies to work with cyz stretches out my offer letter written by this hospital to the VO baba con dey read am as a research epidemiologist...
VO; guy B.N. Dey read am
Me: I just dey talk dey go about the school Omo na everything I sabi o...
VO; did you write any Eng proficiency test
Me;UVB recognizes the fact that Nigeria is an English speaking country so they did not request for any Test for Eng however I wrote the GRE (I think say baba nor Dey listen o as I Dey over talk)
VO; what was your score in the GRE
Me; 280 I score pass 280 o na fear make me forget say na 282.5��
I can dey yarn Dey go I’m engaged ( as he be say the last time I apply for business em sent me visa B-1 o say I nor get ties to my home country)
VO; na man o looks at me where is ...based
Me; the person I’m engaged to is based in Lagos Nigeria works here and we will be getting married.
VO;I don forget the next thing he ask o
Me; I just dey y’all say I’ll be working with ...we will be doing our research and reaching out to people here in Lagos and Delta on type 2 diabetes as I and my siblings feel you don’t wait for govt to better your life you should do the little you can and to get we will make Nigeria a great place
VO; who is sponsoring you
ME; my brother...he is the C.E.O of ...he’s actually a favor he owes my mum
VO;how much does he make a month
Me;I give am range o in millions I was like it’s a real estate conglomerate with hotels hence the range
VO; why have you never travelled before
Me; I have no business leaving my country I have a great job I’m just going for my masters to church me back that’s the reason for my passport not been stamped
VO; white paper con mark am with red pen Omo as he stretch him hand meanwhile under my passport was the blue paper o guy B.N. wan gimme blue but my God pass am
Me; I nor hear anything I Dey stretch hand make he nor change mind... can’t even remember the number on the window
I just dey cry...my passport never smell stamp before o
Baba God ehhh...
Lessons
This US thing is just God’s Grace prayyyyyyy o and study about your school read about their publications but you gats pray that’s all that really matters if God is in it when it’s the set time it will happen suddenly...

Congrats but is it pigin english you spoke at the embassy. Finding it hard to read and understand your transcript well

homirefacuny:


No I think that’s the ish. Started with a B1 attempt last may. For now, I go chill. I wish all applicants success in their pursuits.

Oh! I see, I see, I see.

TeeD:


Seems to me your transcript is incomplete and you omitted some things. If you come here to get helpful feedback, say the whole truth. Willing folks here get turned off by transcript like these and don't comment at all.

Well, it’s complete and VO arent robots to start interviews the same way for all students. After collecting my docs, he stared at it specifically the top left hand corner where the school name is written before asking the first question. Thank you I didn’t omit anything. What gain is that to me biko ?


1. No way the VO would ask "why did you choose this university" without asking "What you wanna go do in the US or which school, etc". Again, methinks this transcript is incomplete.

Again, he didn’t ask. I can’t lie.

2. The context of the question "Why did you choose this university" matters a lot. For example, if the question follows "Which school?", then the VO wants you to tell him why you chose this school out of all the schools in the world and why you chose to enrol in a US school. But if the question follows "Which other schools did you apply to?", the VO wants you to tell him why you chose this particular school from the others you applied to/got admitted to.
Noted.



3. Nice response. I think you need to prepare like 2 or 3 reasons for questions like this, just should in case you forget any. Also, you can have something to say if the VO isn't satisfied with the first or second reason. Be brief and concise. Mention each point and move to the next.

I was bro. I had mock with some gurus off camera here. Don’t wanna mentions names. See I did all I could with that interview. Prepared for months. My denial has nothing to do with the interview itself. Perhaps something he wasn’t satisfied with in my DS or my jumping from B1 to F1 in less than a year. We had a good conversation bro.


4. As the gurus have emphasized, when asked what course you're going for, make sure you mention what you have in your I-20 in your answers. You have your I-20 over a week with you before the interview, and the VO expects you to have seen what information is in it. It's awkward when you're saying something else, the VO doesn't need to understand your field. Any supporting document could be forged, and the VO has no time to verify that, that's why you show up for an interview.

Well, if the need for calcification would not arise during the interview the school wouldn’t have included the doc. He logged on to the commission website bro and even before that I explained to him. Thanks.



5. The I-20 is a very powerful document, it is issued by the US gov in collab with your school, so you need to take advantage of it to defend anything. if you've got a GTA, the VO would see it on the I-20 or you point his/her attention to it. Don't expect the VO to believe you. Yes, go with supporting documents, but they aren't as trusted as the US issued I-20.

I got a GTA and I mentioned it. He then asked for the letter that supports the claim which I gladly presented.

6. Next time, stop after the first sentence. That's all the VO needs to know. If your GTA covers your full tuition and stipend, what other expenses are you talking about? Having a parent or family member sponsor your travel could prove "family ties", so mentioning personal savings unnecessarily might portray otherwise.

I said a lil of my monthly stipends. My deficit was $13500 and I think having a relative Acc statement and personal savings isn’t a crime bro. I gave hhim my uncles statement when he asked for it.



7. This was a big chance to grab that visa but. Next time, ensure you mention GRE, standardized tests also, in a single coherent sentence. Don't bore them with how strong your letter was, unless you have more time or required to clarify.

You didn't mention if you were asked any standardized test, this looks strange to me. Which is why I have doubts about the completeness of this transcript.

I know I should have mentioned GRE really. It’s well. But my transcript is complete brother. Why will I conceal information when I need help ? He typed forever and then bla bla bla.



To be honest, you did well, but try to work on these points. The earlier you get it right the better. The VO might have access to your I-20 issuance history, and definitely your visa application history too. There's a lot those guys look at, so, don't waste time at all, work hard on this same school and refire again.

Disclaimer: My opinion, and not facts.

Thanks buddy

Oh no...English but my mood this morning �‍♀️

100kobo:

Oh! I see, I see, I see.

Yes bro. I was naive then
I gas focus on other stuffs cos I will be denied if I go again soon

100kobo:

She refused you based on the bolded as (s)he was likely not sufficiently convinced. This is no fault of yours. The VO just found a convenient reason to delay you. If you chose to refire immediately, that's okay. But if you've elected to give it some time. that's fine. I am sure a more experienced VO would adjudicate your application differently.

Yes they deny for the slightest of reasons. It’s well

fairheart:
You deserve it. America is waiting for you (if you have not traveled already).

Thank you Sir