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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Chidon360: 8:22am On Dec 19, 2019 |
Ok, WHO KNOWS THE CURRENT DATE FOR ABUJA FOR PREVIOUSLY DENIED? |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Sunmboo: 9:50am On Dec 19, 2019 |
Visa approved Interview date: Dec 17, 2019 Location: US consulate office, Lagos. University applied: North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro Course: MSc Natural Resources/Conservation with $24,000 Research Assistantship. Bal ($7000) Travel history: UK, US (twice), Australia, France, Ghana, Benin Had the interview at window 8 (can’t really remember the number, but I am sure it was the last window). Everyone before me was denied including a couple who had been to US not less than 3 times. The consulate officer on window 4 was just denying people except extremely old people. The interview went thus; VO: Good morning Me: Good morning VO: Pass me your i20 and passport Me: passed the i20 and passport VO: Scan your right four fingers (excluding the thumb) Me: I did just that VO then typed in my document id on his system and began to make funny sounds with his mouth for like 10secs………. then, he faced me and asked VO: why did you want to go to the US? Me: I would like to go to the US for my post graduate program in Natural Resources/Conservation in the department of Agriculture and Environmental System at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical (NCAT) State University, Greensboro. VO then concentrated on tying speedily on his system for many seconds. I was just thinking, what is going on here? Then he faced me again and continued VO: why did you choose this course? Me: I chose this course because the first postgrad program I had wasn’t thorough enough (I had already studied masters in the UK). The research methodology was qualitative, and I wanted something quantitative. And I’ve had several discussions with Dr ******** who is the head of the graduate studies in the department at NCAT. He has assured me of getting what I want. More so, I have gone through the curriculum of the course and I could see that they are wider enough in scope to deliver what I want. VO nodding his head as I was speaking. Believe me, in my mind, I was already thinking that all I’ve said doesn’t really answer the question. I was just tensed with the fact that the fate of all my stress on getting the admission and securing the fund would be determined in few minutes. VO: what will you be doing after this program? Me: I just said PhD. Then I continued by saying, I am currently in contact with **** university and ******* research organisation in New Zealand to take up a project in Nigeria towards the award of my PhD. VO was just nodding VO: Who will be sponsoring you? Me: I just answered my uncle, then paused for like 5 secs because I never wanted that question as it raises concerns from what I’ve observed in visa interview trends. After pausing for a while, I continued by saying he owns an integrated farm after he retired as a bank manager some years back. (This was not how I planned to give my response) VO: But you have an assistantship Me: (I had already forgotten to mention this. I thought in my mind that it’s been discussed). So, I quickly said yes, I have a full graduate research assistantship. Then VO started typing profusely till he said today, we are going to issue your visa. At that point, I wasn’t even interested in anything he was saying after as I was too glad that I just wanted to leave to call my loved ones. I have really learnt a lot on this group and that is the reason I am providing this transcript as it would help others in one or two ways. 19 Likes 1 Share |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Chidon360: 10:00am On Dec 19, 2019 |
Sunmboo: Congrats dear. I tapped into ur blessing |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Alhamdulillaah: 10:10am On Dec 19, 2019 |
[quote author=Sunmboo post=85042217]Visa approved Interview date: Dec 17, 2019 Location: US consulate office, Lagos. University applied: North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro Course: MSc Natural Resources/Conservation with $24,000 Research Assistantship. Bal ($7000) Travel history: UK, US (twice), Australia, France, Ghana, Benin Had the interview at window 8 (can’t really remember the number, but I am sure it was the last window). Everyone before me was denied including a couple who had been to US not less than 3 times. The consulate officer on window 4 was just denying people except extremely old people. The interview went thus; VO: Good morning Me: Good morning VO: Pass me your i20 and passport Me: passed the i20 and passport VO: Scan your right four fingers (excluding the thumb) Me: I did just that VO then typed in my document id on his system and began to make funny sounds with his mouth for like 10secs………. then, he faced me and asked VO: why did you want to go to the US? Me: I would like to go to the US for my post graduate program in Natural Resources/Conservation in the department of Agriculture and Environmental System at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical (NCAT) State University, Greensboro. VO then concentrated on tying speedily on his system for many seconds. I was just thinking, what is going on here? Then he faced me again and continued VO: why did you choose this course? Me: I chose this course because the first postgrad program I had wasn’t thorough enough (I had already studied masters in the UK). The research methodology was qualitative, and I wanted something quantitative. And I’ve had several discussions with Dr ******** who is the head of the graduate studies in the department at NCAT. He has assured me of getting what I want. More so, I have gone through the curriculum of the course and I could see that they are wider enough in scope to deliver what I want. VO nodding his head as I was speaking. Believe me, in my mind, I was already thinking that all I’ve said doesn’t really answer the question. I was just tensed with the fact that the fate of all my stress on getting the admission and securing the fund would be determined in few minutes. VO: what will you be doing after this program? Me: I just said PhD. Then I continued by saying, I am currently in contact with **** university and ******* research organisation in New Zealand to take up a project in Nigeria towards the award of my PhD. VO was just nodding VO: Who will be sponsoring you? Me: I just answered my uncle, then paused for like 5 secs because I never wanted that question as it raises concerns from what I’ve observed in visa interview trends. After pausing for a while, I continued by saying he owns an integrated farm after he retired as a bank manager some years back. (This was not how I planned to give my response) VO: But you have an assistantship Me: (I had already forgotten to mention this. I thought in my mind that it’s been discussed). So, I quickly said yes, I have a full graduate research assistantship. Then VO started typing profusely till he said today, we are going to issue your visa. At that point, I wasn’t even interested in anything he was saying after as I was too glad that I just wanted to leave to call my loved ones. I have really learnt a lot on this group and that is the reason I am providing this transcript as it would help others in one or two ways. [/quote Congratulation...... |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Funmi27: 10:31am On Dec 19, 2019 |
Congratulations!! Sunmboo: |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by brashear: 10:54am On Dec 19, 2019 |
Sunmboo: Congratulations!! |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Ekunsgreat: 10:54am On Dec 19, 2019 |
You can apply for it ..I did it and God help me my expedition was approved solihp: |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by vinomoe: 11:03am On Dec 19, 2019 |
VISA approved: December 16 at Abuja embassy Vo: where are you going to? Me: North Carolina A&T university for my masters degree in ....(vo cuts in) Vo: what do you do? Me: I work as an agricultural engineer at my family’s agricultural firm which is the reason for my decision to go for my masters degree in natural resources and environmental systems so that I will be able to help solve the issue of environmental sustainability which is affecting the firm Vo: how many land do your family’s company have? Me: 50 acres Vo: how many workers Me: about 50 Vo: who are your sponsors Me: my parents Vo: let me see their statements of account Me: i gave It to her Vo: i will be approving your visa hope these statements are genuine and not fraudulent Me: they are authentic ma Vo: take this white paper and go and pay your reciprocity fee after you do come back to me Me: thank you ma and I walked away I learnt a lot from this thread thank you so very much to everyone.. before my interview a lot of student were been denied I think I saw only one lady that got approved I was scared but I knew I will be favored .. Please people remember to pray and fast..God is indeed really great.. and I wish everyone luck in their future endeavors too 11 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by vinomoe: 11:06am On Dec 19, 2019 |
Congratulations I guess we are going to the same school and same department this spring can you hit me up on Instagram @vinomoe... quote author=Sunmboo post=85042217]Visa approved Interview date: Dec 17, 2019 Location: US consulate office, Lagos. University applied: North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, Greensboro Course: MSc Natural Resources/Conservation with $24,000 Research Assistantship. Bal ($7000) Travel history: UK, US (twice), Australia, France, Ghana, Benin Had the interview at window 8 (can’t really remember the number, but I am sure it was the last window). Everyone before me was denied including a couple who had been to US not less than 3 times. The consulate officer on window 4 was just denying people except extremely old people. The interview went thus; VO: Good morning Me: Good morning VO: Pass me your i20 and passport Me: passed the i20 and passport VO: Scan your right four fingers (excluding the thumb) Me: I did just that VO then typed in my document id on his system and began to make funny sounds with his mouth for like 10secs………. then, he faced me and asked VO: why did you want to go to the US? Me: I would like to go to the US for my post graduate program in Natural Resources/Conservation in the department of Agriculture and Environmental System at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical (NCAT) State University, Greensboro. VO then concentrated on tying speedily on his system for many seconds. I was just thinking, what is going on here? Then he faced me again and continued VO: why did you choose this course? Me: I chose this course because the first postgrad program I had wasn’t thorough enough (I had already studied masters in the UK). The research methodology was qualitative, and I wanted something quantitative. And I’ve had several discussions with Dr ******** who is the head of the graduate studies in the department at NCAT. He has assured me of getting what I want. More so, I have gone through the curriculum of the course and I could see that they are wider enough in scope to deliver what I want. VO nodding his head as I was speaking. Believe me, in my mind, I was already thinking that all I’ve said doesn’t really answer the question. I was just tensed with the fact that the fate of all my stress on getting the admission and securing the fund would be determined in few minutes. VO: what will you be doing after this program? Me: I just said PhD. Then I continued by saying, I am currently in contact with **** university and ******* research organisation in New Zealand to take up a project in Nigeria towards the award of my PhD. VO was just nodding VO: Who will be sponsoring you? Me: I just answered my uncle, then paused for like 5 secs because I never wanted that question as it raises concerns from what I’ve observed in visa interview trends. After pausing for a while, I continued by saying he owns an integrated farm after he retired as a bank manager some years back. (This was not how I planned to give my response) VO: But you have an assistantship Me: (I had already forgotten to mention this. I thought in my mind that it’s been discussed). So, I quickly said yes, I have a full graduate research assistantship. Then VO started typing profusely till he said today, we are going to issue your visa. At that point, I wasn’t even interested in anything he was saying after as I was too glad that I just wanted to leave to call my loved ones. I have really learnt a lot on this group and that is the reason I am providing this transcript as it would help others in one or two ways. [/quote] 1 Like |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Predstan: 11:20am On Dec 19, 2019 |
vinomoe:Have you gotten your passport back from DHL? |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Sunmboo: 12:01pm On Dec 19, 2019 |
Obviously, we are. I just beeped you on instagram vinomoe: 1 Like |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by joshhhhyy: 12:30pm On Dec 19, 2019 |
Godiswonderful: OK. Thank you. Also, is there any possibility that new dates will open? |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Predstan: 12:31pm On Dec 19, 2019 |
Sunmboo: I sent you a PM |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by joshhhhyy: 12:35pm On Dec 19, 2019 |
Ekunsgreat: Sorry, have you been denied in the last 6 months? |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Sunmboo: 12:44pm On Dec 19, 2019 |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Godiswonderful: 12:54pm On Dec 19, 2019 |
Which location Lagos or Abuja ? joshhhhyy: |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Imhans(m): 12:57pm On Dec 19, 2019 |
I need some help here seriously, I have gained admission to study for my MSC in US. I have done all the necessary requirement and I have received my i-20, my interview is schedule for first week of january 2020. Pls how do I over come this fear wen dey always catch me, what are the possible question I may be asked since I only apply for only one university. treat as urgent and no insult pls |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Predstan: 1:26pm On Dec 19, 2019 |
Sunmboo:Just followed. Herdebouy |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by solihp(f): 2:16pm On Dec 19, 2019 |
Ekunsgreat: Great |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by solihp(f): 2:20pm On Dec 19, 2019 |
Imhans: Go through this thread from page 1, read all the transcripts, both denial and approval. Along the way, start building up your own transcript, type it somewhere and do a lot of mock interviews, infront of the mirror and in front of your family/friends. 2 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Shadbay(m): 2:56pm On Dec 19, 2019 |
vinomoe: The VO in the first window, right? Congrats! Unfortunately I was denied by her. Did you get any form of funding and was it indicated on your I-20? 1 Like |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by oxygen9gs: 3:04pm On Dec 19, 2019 |
sonofakin:Don’t send your original certificate for any reason. When you arrive, you can go to the office of graduate studies and show them a physical copy of the certificate. Cheers 1 Like |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by oxygen9gs: 3:09pm On Dec 19, 2019 |
Seuntolaa:The US does not accept 3 year degree equivalent. It has to be a four year degree. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Seuntolaa: 3:14pm On Dec 19, 2019 |
oxygen9gs: Okay. Thank you |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Seuntolaa: 3:30pm On Dec 19, 2019 |
oxygen9gs: Sorry i am back again. So what can be done? How can the person go about it? |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by joshhhhyy: 3:58pm On Dec 19, 2019 |
Godiswonderful: Abuja |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by joshhhhyy: 4:03pm On Dec 19, 2019 |
solihp: He didn't tall about whether he's been denied in the last 6 months. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Godiswonderful: 4:07pm On Dec 19, 2019 |
Yes hopefully dates might open just be checking But I have an appointment for Jan 2nd (Abuja )and as it’s looking I might cancel my appointment so you can mail me Incase I cancel you can take that slot Josephukaegbu18@gmail.com joshhhhyy: 1 Like |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Princekenuk: 4:14pm On Dec 19, 2019 |
snip09: I am planning to apply for Msc Chemistry fall 2020. Well done. So how is the winter dealing with you now? 1 Like |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by LagosismyHome(f): 4:58pm On Dec 19, 2019 |
oxygen9gs: this is too much of a blanket statment .............. For example the UK are on a 3 years degree, are you saying US will not accept a UK 3 years degree . Instead i would ask what school is this and what country first Seuntolaa: 3 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by sholaball: 4:59pm On Dec 19, 2019 |
Hello guys, my visa was approved today Dec 19th, 2019 at US Embassy. School: Western Kentucky University Graduate Assistantship: $26k Balance: $3297 Before I delve into questions I was asked. I will like to say every single I was asked where questions I had written down prior and my interview went exactly the way I prayed (I prayed against being asked SOA and I wasn't asked� My interview questions in no particular order V.O: How are doing Me: I'm doing great thank you. V.O: passport and I20 pls Me: passed it. (At this point I wasn't having cold feet and pretty much calm. Btw he had denied two guys before me VO: why are you goin to the US Me: To pursue a masters degree in Chemistry @ Western Kentucky University (WKU) VO: why WKU Me: because WKU offers interdisciplinary specialty such as computational chem, materials chem, nanochemistry, Env Chem, Hybrid inorganic-organic polymer. (VO cuts me and said but all school offers dat) Then i said not all schools do; must schools.offer courses in the traditional fields of chemistry namely organic,inorganic, physical and analytic process. * Btw I failed to tell him WKU has an advanced materials institute dat specializes in the analysis and characterization of materials for research purposes* However he was pleased wit my response. I must also mention that when he cut me I didn't fidget rather I used it to drive home my point, I was assertive in a way dat showed I know what I was talking about. VO: How many schools did u apply? ( Didn't ask me to name them) Me: 4 VO: do you knw any about Kentucky? Me: Yes I do. "WKU is in Bowling Green which is the third largest city after Louisville & Lexington. The Gov is Andrew Beshear. Motto of the state is United we stand divided we fall. ( Kentucky is bounded by Ohio River in the North and Appalachian mountains in the East - didn't remember to say dis as he was satisfied wit the aforementioned) VO checks my i20 and said "oh you were offered GT Assitanship, so whose gonna support you Me: My dad VO: what does he do Me: He is a business man. He owns an oil. & Gas coy and dey are into sales and distribution of Diesel. He didn't ask me to show my bank statement. The only documents are asked for were my passport and I20. VO: what are you goin to be doing after graduation Me: I'll come back to 9ja take a new position as a researcher in our lab. VO: what does your company do? Me: we into Engineering and Laboratory research. VO: I will be issuing your visa @ dis tym Me: at dis point I couldn't believe my eyes. Beginning of 2019, I didn't know when I was gonna write GRE but I would write. Collected the white paper - I momentarily felt like a star ��. Got to the queue to pay the reciprocity fee excused myself to d bathroom and I jst started praising God. My advice : prepare well. Speak confidently if possible slow in order to pick ur words right and audibly. Above all prayer every single I prayed about turned out. This is how my interview went y'all. Till we all make it, we are all a work in progress. Remember a pregnant woman doesn't envy a nursing mother. Thanks and bye 25 Likes 1 Share |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by solihp(f): 4:59pm On Dec 19, 2019 |
@justwise, thanks for unbanning me from antispambot's ban |
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