Is C.R.S compulsory for law students who wants to study in US or abroad?

slimmy2005:
Relax o. We are recounting the votes!!! We no go gree

Abi na

ecaaychukwu:
Finally, my visa was approved this morning. it's been a rough one for me but God has been faithful. I got three denials mid this year for Fall session and it was like I wasn't gonna make it thru again. But I thank God, that I ade it thru this last attempt.

Here goes my transcript:

VO: How are you doing?
ME: I'm great sir and you?

VO: Can you tell me your study plans?
ME: I'm going to Valparaiso University to study a Master's degree in International Commerce and Policy for the period of 18month. I will be taking up courses like International Trade, International Business, Economics, New Venture Creation and International Relations. These courses will equip me with the right skill set to be able understand the application of Business with Trade, Economics, International Relations and Public Policy. *VO cuts*

VO: Tell me about the programme
Me: Like I earlier said, the course is for a period of 18 months and I will be taking the aforementioned courses and at graduation, I must meet up to 3.0cgpa and must have completed 25 credit hours. *VO cuts*

VO: How many schools did you choose?
ME: 2 and the other is George Mason University, Fairfax, VA.

VO: Why did you choose Valparaiso University?
ME: During my research on the course, I found out that Valpo happens to be one of the few skls around the globe that offers such course with robust combinations of course from 4 areas such as Trade, Economics, International Relations and Public Policy. And I am *VO cuts*

VO: What did you study in your UG?
ME: Business Administration.

VO: from what skl?
ME: Lagos State University, Lagos.

VO: Why do you like Unilag?
ME: * I became confused here and told him to repeat the question*

VO: Why do you like Unilag?
ME: You mean Unilag? *VO replied YES* I didn't attend unilag, I attended Lagos State University which is also called LASU. It's LASU not Unilag

VO: okay okay.

VO: Valparaiso University and George Mason University are top schools in the US, why didn't you choose them then instead going for University of Bridgeport?
ME: *The Question confuse me small but I just started saying anything* After the denials I got, I just realized a course that perfectly suits my interest and that is International Commerce and Policy(ICP) and the course has to do with the connection of business with economics, trade, international relations and public policy. More so, ICP is more of a concentration of MBA and So I just had to make the switch. And after the completion of my programme, I will return back home to work with the Bank of Industry and see to how I can formulate strategies to help startups, SMEs grow in Nigeria.

VO: *nodding his head. Bringing out the white paper* okay okay. Just keep your i-20 safe because you will be needing it at POE.
ME: *with so much excitement* thank you very much sir and God bless you.

Thanks to DeeTus and texrem and other gurus in the house for their contributions. God bless you all.

Congrats!!!
I feel you

poshestaunt:
Visa approved! Lagos consulate. Chinese guy. Transcript loading in a bit. >

Congrats!!!

Songitto:
Glory be to God,visa approved today at lagos u s embassy around 8:30am, transcripts will come very soon

Congrats!!!

Zino55:
Hello guys. Thanks for the good job. I'm an ardent follower of this thread and iv learnt a lot I must say. I made a promise dat I'd share my transcript whether approved or not so someone can learn from it.

Thanks to airich01 who helped pay my sevis, although I had contacted sirddy, Mayflower and walspring who also agreed to assist pay. Thanks guys.

Visa approved today 28th 7:15 am appointment, Lagos. Was asked only 3 questions.

Back date to 27th, arrived lagos at about 7:00 pm. Fesobi (thanks bro) already told me how to locate a hotel at Lewis street obalende. Checked in and was seriously hungry from the journey. The hotel had only EBA and eguisi soup. Haa..I didn't want to eat anything that would affect my body system as I and eguisi have not been on good terms for a while now(make I nor go dey sh*t for embassy). Went out to look for something more suitable to eat. All the while, the visa interview was on my mind (how would it go? Hope I get a white paper? What shud I even wear? Hope my punk (hairstyle) will not disqualify me? Hope a Jean won't be too casual? etc)

I just took the food back to the hotel, ate and revised the 3 questions I felt were most important to me( what are u goin to do in the USA?, How did u find out about this sch?, Why did u choose this school).  I knew I'd be able to handle any other question thrown at me, but those 3 questions had to be given perfect answers).

Interview day. Arrived the consulate at about 6:30am. Waited for a while then a man told those of us for 7:15 to queue up. Did all d formalities and we got into the hell.

A lot of persons were being denied cos I was seeing blue slips.  Didn't loose focus tho. Was trying to strike up a conversation with some peeps while waiting for biometrics but no one was willing to talk (in my mind, I was like: haa! Why una just serious like dis nawww).

While waiting I heard someone's interview and he was really doing great with the while Lady VO at the extreme end. When he mentioned the name of his school, I just knew who it was cos we had been in communication via contact gotten here on NL (he is right here on this thread). His visa was approved too (the Lady VO obviously had no choice).

Now my interview:

VO: Goodmorning Hw are u
Me: I'm well thanks (smiling)
VO: Pass me ur passport and i-20
Me: Here u go (passing it to him and smiling)
VO: Types for a while...(checks the i-20 again and murmurs *Valparaiso* How did u know about this school?
Me: My senior colleague in the office had his Msc in this same school. He is pretty good with his job. That is enough testament to the soundness of the program...(paused for a while) then continued talking.... Hence, I thought to apply and I got admitted.. And here am I today.
VO: You said you work for .........company, what does the company do?
ME: Its a conglomerate into several business segments of the Nigerian economy from shipping to maritime to oil and gas to IT etc.
VO: Okay. Passes me the white paper..Pick up your passport at Isolo after...bla bla bla (didn't even hear the other things he said: I only heard have a nice day and I said thank you and left).

I was surprised cos I was expecting more questions. No documents, didn't even ask about sponsor, or the number of schs applied to..I really give thanks to God and this wonderful thread.

Someone gave me an advise that I used and (maybe) it worked. Maybe it will work for someone too:

1). Don't be nonchalant with the interview but find a way to come through to the VO as really interested (but not interested) in the visa. Be calm when speaking and be bold too.

2). Dress comfortably. A suit may not be necessary. Wear something that ud be confident in. I wore a Jean and v-neck T-shirt. When I looked round the interview room, a lot of peeps wore suits or at least tucked in their shirts. I almost let it affect me (tinking I was under-dressed) but I didn't. Trust me when I say I was the only one wearing a jean and T-shirt (with good shoes tho ) cos that's how I dress. I'm not really a suit person (last time I wore one was during the job interview where I currently work).

So, be comfortable in whatever u put on (whether suit, jean or native).

3). Be confident, maintain eye contact with the VO.

Above all, Pray and let God take control.

Wishing u all the best.

Congrats It's God
Thank him.

OluDare01:
You guys going for interview should be careful. Don't bring out your documents if you're not asked. It shows you're desperate. Some people go wan show VO 50m bank statement,money wey no fit pay tuition in some school.
I don talk my own.

True.
Ppl plz,do not b too forward.

Chiezzh:
I graduated from secondary school 2010.. and got my diploma but didn't fill that on my ds 160 ..if asked what u was doing for 6 yrs ..."saying when I finish secondary school then dad business was down and he could not afford to send me to school since I got two of my elder sis I'm the university I was told to chill a while and help in the family business .but now the business is booming and got backup and my sis graduated " is that a good answer for that? Pls I need your opinion ..my interview is this week

I would advice you to get a stronger point if u can
But if not put it in a good or convincing way I know u can do better.

tolutweety:


Glory to the Almighty, and to a lot of people who made this happen.
Special mention to the big guns in the house whose time and advices I poached on.- deetus, texrem, msnas, lagosismyhome,walspring,...
I did mock interviews twice with deetus, once with texrem, twice with an offline colleague; until i came up with satisfactory answers to all questions they could have asked , even before the d-day.

Fast forward to today...

ME : Good morning
Vo : *no reply *
ME : How was your night ?
Vo : *no reply *
ME: *I don enter this one today*

Vo : pass me your passport and your i20
Me : have it, ma
Vo : why do you want to study computer science ?
Me : I will be studying computer science, with a concenteration on networking and security because _ computer science is about experience and exposure.i have gotten few years experience on the field, it's high time I got the needed edge and exposure ._It will give me the boost needed to start my new role in a job i just got, as the head ,cloud computing engineer; which I will be resuming here in Nigeria, immediately after my masters program.
Vo: *was busy typing all the while , paused for a minute, looks at me ,then continued typing *
Vo : where do you work now?
Me : I am a Network Service support staff of a commercial bank in Nigeria.
Vo : why University of louisiana?
Me : *smiles* * composes myself a little * .. UL has a curriculum that fits my area of interest.Beyond that, I am particularly interested in the research area by one of my would-be professors-Prof , who is into high performance cloud computing.This area happens to be related to the new role i have been given in my new place of work , so I look forward to working with him.
I contacted him already, and i remember him saying in one of the skye interviews we did, that he is interested in me joining his team. According to him, his research team has students from all continent,but Africa,and he looks forward to me representing Africa in the team.
Vo : who is sponsoring you ?
Me: my uncle will be sponsoring me , He works with Dell Computers, Texas . I also have some personal savings which could take care of some personal expenses.Besides, I have some investments and properties that also brings returns ... *proceeds to bring out the documents and statement of accounts*
Vo: don't bother , i don't need them
Me : * maka why!!...why this lady wan pour sand for my garri like this * * waits anxiously as she continues typing*
Vo: I will be approving your visa. ...bla bla bla
Me: * takes the white paper and the i20 from her ...and jets out of the building before she changes her mind*



Special mention to cseejah; I really look forward to hearing the good news from you.
and ladyf : she can review statement of purpose, for Africa, and still find error to correct. . Appreciate every little thing you did.

This thread helped me a lot. -Good work guys .

Congrats!!!

saninwa:
Why is it that all these VOs don't like responding to greetings, especially the female ones. Seems they don't jst like seeing us around.

If they don't respond no prob,as long as the visa is granted.

Chiezzh:
Good morning
I'm applying as an undergraduate is it safe to tell the vo you plan of continuing with your masters after your undergraduate studies .instead of returNing back to your country ??

I don't think you should do that.
It only creates suspiciousness and attracts more questions.

tolutweety:
Visa Approved at exactly 7:48am,this morning !!!!
Welcome to Obamaland. ..... their father !


Full transcript loading soon.

Congrats!!!

mcearnie:
Good morning everyone, trust you all are good. GOD APPROVED MY VISA at the Lagos consulate this morning at exactly 7.30am. My appointment was for 7am. All thanks be to God! I was the 3rd to be interviewed by the VO, can't really remember the window's number. She delayed the 1st 2nd applicants and i was the first to be approved.

VO: Come this way pls
ME: Good morning, trust you are doing well? *She no answer o* me sef i no send.
VO: Your passport pls...types....your i20
ME: Gave her
VO: What are you going to do at WSU?
ME: To pursue a master's degree in computer science
VO: How do you intend to do this?
ME: I will be doing a total of 30 credit units within the space of 29months, after which i will return to Nigeria...*VO dey nod head upandan o* Some of the courses that i will be doing are adv. DBMS, adv.Artificial intelligence,....
VO: Among all these courses, which is more of interest to you?...* i no expect dis kin queshion o*
ME: DBMS...VO:Why?
ME: Because, i currently work as a software system analyst so, i deal with DBMS everyday. It's an opportunity to garn more skills in it.
VO: Why WSU?
ME: It's more affordable compare to other schools i applied to and it meets my mum's budjet. Also, there are many opportunities in the school like research grants, internship placements because of their strong relationship with many industries so, i will not only learn on the class room but also on the field...she continues nodding her head.
VO: So, your mum is sponsoring you? What does she do?
ME: Yes, she's into oil and gas, she supplies oil and gas products like AGO, PMS and DPK.
VO: ok, i will be approving your visa, have this white paper becasuse you will need it for passport collection. Also you will be needing your i20, keep it safe.
ME: thank you and have a nice day.

No document was asked for and all these didn't last 4mins.

Thanks to SirRiddy for the sevis payment and thanks to you all that sacrifice your time to contribute to this thread. LagosIsmyHome, Walspring, DeeTus, SureBoy, etc.

For the rest visa hopefuls, go and GET YOURS! God is with you!

Cheers you all!

Congrats!!!

LagosismyHome:


wrong ....50k will only cover tuition and fees. it can never cover everything for Havard University or even Yale University ... $50,000 is what a friend is paying as tuition alone at John Hopkins

True

Sambaby7640:
How much is the total cost to study in a good university in usa,also,specify the uni name add visa and ticket cost plus cost of living.Thanks

Use google,
Search for schools in the state you feel suits you then if u want to know about their tuition just search "schools name and add tuition fee".
And to let u know, estimates varies especially for undergrad and grad.
Overestimate for flight varies too but 500k plus depending.
And also Visa fee overestimate is 60k but nw I think it's 54,400naira.
Undergrad over estimate for tuition:$17000-30000. Per year
Grad over estimate:$20000-30000 per year
And mind you, it varies these are rough estimates,depends on the school and your financial stand.

eniolagharxe:
is that really doable?

Yeah it is

Chiezzh:
Good day nairaland ...I'm new here ....my interview comes up last day of the month ...I finished Secondary school 2010 and within then and now I got a diploma in civil engineering and going for undergraduate ptogram in biomedical engineering at teneesee ..I didnt fill that i got a diploma on my ds 160...pls if asked what I've been doing for the last 6 yrs what can I say. And how can i conviice the vo im gonna cone back to nigeria after studies. And im 24 is there a age limit for undergraduate.I need help pls

you can create a new ds-160 application then cancel your appointment and reschedule it with the new ds-160.
Don't worry no need for another visa fee.
Limit of rescheduling is 1.
Or rather go with DeeTus post.

DeeTus:
Why didn't you fill it? Please do not let the VO deny because of couple of years gap.

Now, do not wait till he or asks about what you have been doing since then. Any question that has to do with studies, you have to start right away to explain, otherwise the VO would view you as an "intending immigrant".

But if I may ask, why didn't you supply the info? Do you know that a VO can conclude your case before your interview gets started merely by looking at the information you supplied?

All in all, I think you have a great chance, age wise and other things.

Yeah true

Teedawg:
please is it possible for a friend to pick up my I-20 in my school and mail to me personally

Yeah true,some schools don't allow that but best is to inform your student advisor or any contact you have to the school.
Or you can reply with the schools name then I can help you check.

Teedawg:
please is it possible for a friend to pick up my I-20 in my school and mail to me personally

Yeah you can,
Just make sure to inform the school coz they would need a form of indentification of the intended individual.

larmeedeh:

can't pm u don't know y , its telling me too many anonymous msgs
if u can pm sha

Pls. U can try it again
Thanks.

Hi,
Please is there anyone going to Houston,Tx this december.
Pm pls.
Thanks a lot.