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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Time2Smile(m): 10:48pm On Jun 20, 2019 |
Humble11:Yeah, I guess it is possible once both do not exceed 20hrs per week. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Jachy4real: 12:26am On Jun 21, 2019 |
Hello everyone! Visa approved in Lagos on June 13th, 2019 at the 6.30am appointment. Ok, I was here over a month ago to ask about my chances of getting my visa approved since I planned to go with my spouse and child. Some strongly suggested I went alone while others said we should all go since I was fully funded and my case was subjective. Some said my chances were low since I had no work experience, can’t show home ties and my funds were solely from the school. Well, since I didn’t want to divide my home while pursuing my career, I decided to brave it anyway. We arrived Walter Carrington by past 5am and went to join the queue by past 6am. My baby was all joyful, playing with everyone and everything that came her way. Immediately we got into the consulate, she became restless and started crying. We tried to pacify her and feed her but to no avail. And there was no way I could breastfeed her there! I became disoriented. The black lady at the first check point had pity on us and gave us an expedite slip. She called the security and asked him to take us to the front of the next queue where we met a white lady. White lady: Pass me your passport Me: (I did with the expedite slip) White lady: Why do you have an expedite slip Me: The lady gave it to me because of my baby White lady: (angry) We don’t give expedite to babies! Why will she give you an expedite slip?! (she called the security) White lady: Why will she give her an expedite slip? Security: I don’t know. I am surprised myself. She then went to confront the black lady. My baby was still crying. I made up my mind to join the queue since I wasn’t ready for any of that drama. When she came back, I started walking back to the queue. White lady: Where are you going to? Who asked you to go? Pass me your passport. After all the checks and biometrics she handed me the documents. White lady: (clearly angry) I don’t know why you were given an expedite slip, but congrats. My baby was still crying. I took her from my husband and tried to calm her down, but no way. I became more tensed. The security took us directly to a white guy for the interview and my husband took the baby from me. VO: who is the applicant? Me: I am, good morning (I tried to smile, and passed him our documents) VO: What are you going for? Me: to study for a PhD in Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry (this was actually my area of specialization not the course but I was so disoriented that I said that. He obviously didn’t see that on the I-20 so he asked for a repeat of my response. Me: To study for a PhD in Chemistry with a specialization in analytical and bioanalytical chemistry. VO: What University? Me: The University of Alabama. VO: Tell me about your research Me: (I started to talk, but he cuts me off) VO: I mean, what instrument would you use for your research? Me: Mass Spectrometer and Bleep VO: Do you have a supervisor to work with? Me: Yes, Prof Bleep VO: I can see your assistantship covers all your cost. Can you tell me about it? Me: (I started to give him a breakdown of my benefits, but he cuts me off) VO: I mean, what do you have to do as a graduate assistant? Me: I have to teach, grade reports, make good progress towards the completion of my degree and maintain a good grade. VO: Is he going with you? (referring to my spouse) Me: yes VO: What will you be doing in the US? My spouse: for the first year I will help with the baby because it will be incredibly difficult for her to cope with the baby and then... (cuts him off) VO: Have any of you travelled outside the country before? My spouse: Yes, to the UK for my master’s degree (he wanted to mention other places but the VO seemed to be Ok with just that) VO: what work do you do? My spouse: Bleep VO: Is that your only child? Me: yes. VO: (he gave me a pamphlet) read this and let me know if you don’t understand. Immediately I started reading the pamphlet, I knew it meant that our visas were approved from the information it contained. VO: Do you plan to receive any medical treatment in the US? Me: (I didn’t get the question, so I asked for a repeat) No. VO: Do you like American football Me: (smiling) Yes. The school is well known for it (he happily agreed with me). VO: I will be approving your visa… He asked for our pick up location since he could not clearly see it on the passport. VO: Enjoy your stay Me: Thank you. I packed our documents and we left. Immediately we came out of the consulate, my baby stopped crying. It was while the people outside were congratulating us that I looked at the top of my file and saw the white paper. I was so disoriented that I didn’t even know when he gave me the white paper. So Kudos to those here who said they saw both the white and pink paper even while interviewing. It shows the level of their composure. I didn’t have the luxury of that because of my crying baby. However I answered my questions confidently and tried to smile all the way. So this is my transcript, unfiltered. I will like to encourage everyone who sincerely want to pursue their career to go for it. Don’t let anything stop you. Work hard. Do everything you can and let God do the ones you can’t. Impossible is nothing! 15 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Davidkking(m): 1:40am On Jun 21, 2019 |
How long does it take for sevis fee payment to reflect on the site? |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Mitchely: 4:45am On Jun 21, 2019 |
Davidkking:Almost immediately, if payment made via western union. Takes some days if via check. 1 Like |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Davidkking(m): 4:52am On Jun 21, 2019 |
Mitchely:Ok thank you. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Marjoribanks: 4:54am On Jun 21, 2019 |
Time2Smile:Thank you so much bro. I contacted the School and they have promised to send to me another i20 form that would include both Assistantships. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Time2win(m): 5:12am On Jun 21, 2019 |
Marjoribanks: Was there any deficit with just one assistantship? Also which school is this? |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Time2win(m): 5:13am On Jun 21, 2019 |
Marjoribanks: Was there any deficit with just one assistantship? |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Marjoribanks: 5:22am On Jun 21, 2019 |
Time2win:Yes, deficit of about 9k dollars without the second Assistantship. BGSU |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Time2win(m): 5:24am On Jun 21, 2019 |
Marjoribanks: Okay, that means you will have excess if the second assistantship is included. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Nobody: 9:12am On Jun 21, 2019 |
CASTED TERMS 6/21/2019 ASSISTANTSHIP (+ DEFICIT ) FULL FUNDING (+ DEFICIT ) UNCLE SPONSOR COMPANY SOA |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Time2win(m): 9:19am On Jun 21, 2019 |
user4321: Is there anything like full funding + deficit? |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by clapper04: 9:22am On Jun 21, 2019 |
Philtos: If subsequent deposits after the opening balance are a little lesser than the closing balance, you are fine. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by clapper04: 9:25am On Jun 21, 2019 |
Grass2Green: Exactly what I'm saying. cc philtos |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Nobody: 9:25am On Jun 21, 2019 |
Time2win:apparently it has become a lingo on the thread .. and it's my job to chronicle it 1 Like |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Time2win(m): 9:32am On Jun 21, 2019 |
user4321: Hahaha |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Americanpizza(f): 9:45am On Jun 21, 2019 |
Do you mean someone uncle can no longer sponsor his nephew/niece to study in the US anymore? Time2win: |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Americanpizza(f): 9:47am On Jun 21, 2019 |
Do you mean someone's uncle can no longer sponsor his nephew/niece to study in the US? user4321: |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by dumbiri99(f): 9:51am On Jun 21, 2019 |
Kendrick99:Okay. How were you dressed? |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Time2win(m): 9:56am On Jun 21, 2019 |
Americanpizza: I didn't say that. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Davidkking(m): 9:57am On Jun 21, 2019 |
Please do western union open on Saturday's?......my uncle can't pay the SEVISFEE today, would do it tomorrow. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Delaztyx: 10:02am On Jun 21, 2019 |
Please what is the site for checking for the status of Visa?? |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Time2win(m): 10:05am On Jun 21, 2019 |
Delaztyx: https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx 5 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by LeeJungle(m): 10:06am On Jun 21, 2019 |
Sent you a DM, Kindly reply Lizz58: |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Pepperoni001: 10:07am On Jun 21, 2019 |
Congrats..... Kendrick99: 1 Like |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Pepperoni001: 10:10am On Jun 21, 2019 |
I will be having my own chat with the VO on a friday, Will it be bad putting on a very nice kaftan? dumbiri99: |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Delaztyx: 10:10am On Jun 21, 2019 |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Delaztyx: 10:16am On Jun 21, 2019 |
Abuja office full today see peepo....lord..Any way we thank the lord for his mercies it was sucessful.. 10 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by KingsleyUmeh: 10:18am On Jun 21, 2019 |
Someone pls answer : when the VO asks you to pass your i-20, does he look at only tuition fee or the Total cost of Attendance (which are room and Bord expenses, textbooks, etc) in comparison with the bank statements |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by victree007(m): 10:18am On Jun 21, 2019 |
uzmu: Together with concerns shared by other experienced folks, I don't think there's any point mentioning contract staff. You work as an IT Specialist which is your position, no need for contract staff. That may not send a good message. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Americanpizza(f): 10:18am On Jun 21, 2019 |
So what are you trying to say.... Just want to know yulour bullet point.n Time2win: |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Brown2Green(m): 10:23am On Jun 21, 2019 |
Americanpizza: Focus on your interview and avoid side talks. Except you have an alternative |
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