mieluv: Congrats @RexNdubest, I love your school.
Did you show your statement of result or you have your original cert already. Pls I sent you a pm

I got my certificate a day after my convocation (before NYSC), so I showed him my certificate.
I already replied ur PM

Thanks dear!

goldenchic: Congrats RexNdubest. Welcome to Obamaland.

teddyrain: Slimmy, just know that every denial is a blessing in disguise. I knew how I felt when I got denied last April.
See let me say the truth to you. It does not matter what you say or not say, when its time for your success dem no born any VO well to deny you.
I went to the embassy yesterday without statement of account, yet I was not asked for it.
The VO never allowed me to explain anything, to the extent that he said "why did you choose a liberal arts college" and like say I use juju he now said "forget don't worry, just go and sit down while I recall you". And on me coming back he handed me my pick up letter.
Even when I was talking he was not interested in what I was saying, like "I'm here to give you your visa but just blab, let it seem like an interview".
Immediately after I was interviewed the whole network went bad, but after my own has already been recorded for approved visas.
Till now I'm still wondering what happened because everything was smooth and exceptional. I was at the back of the large mammoth crowd but how I overtook and became the first to be interviewed and issued a visa, is still a mystery. God did it for me.

I know I did something extraordinary from what others do spiritually, I have a secret to tell of how it looked like jazz.
If anyone cares to know, contact me I will tell you for free. (For christians only)

Slimmy it is well. Your next try is final.
Thanks idazbawz. I'm planning to leave by early August with either Delta or British airways.
To all who wished me well before and after, may God reward you all according to your hearts.
Amen.
Amerinancy have you booked yet, let's travel together. I will be coming to your place on Friday. I hope no dogs?

LOL
Your interview was indeed some divine miracle. I remember when I got my own I kept on wondering where the words came from. As I just stepped out of the door, my slow and confident walk increased into a brisk one...then into a jog...then a sprint...I raced all the way to where my brother parked...Despite the AC being on full blast, I was drenched in my own sweat.

If its the spirituality...If you hear my own, even me couldn't believe it was me doing all of it. Personal rehearsals usually turned into prayer sessions... Don't let me continue.

All slimmy needs to do is to soak himself in some major prayers.

juntod:

Is your school nt in Virginia?

yes boda mi but I wan grit my sista

goldenchic: me omo mushin no dey eye am ooo na Slimmy I dey eye.

I'm omo mushin too

Amerinancy: LOL he is a kind person, but very spiritual. He is a good singer, and I enjoy singing (I'm a choir member) so I see teddy as a very good friend. I invited him over myself, and if anyone wants to come along, you are all free. @Zee I can't steal him when I have never seen idazbawz. Please hold your guy tight before goldenchic steal am

Oya if you're travelling soon...she don invite us!!!! Come with empty stomach!!!!

stevecrun: Has anybody here gone to the embassy with a laminated document or passed a laminated document to a visa officer here..?

Most of my documents are laminated,and my cousin keeps singing to me in my ears that it will be a problem with the vo.

Any experience from anybody?

which of the documents did u laminate? why do you people keep laminating everything haba. thats oldies na

coolbibz: Hello RexNdubest, congratulations on your visa approval. In the spirit of complaisance, I would appreciate it if you could hint me on how this Federal Government Scholarship you are on works.

The scholarship is known as the Presidential Scholarship Scheme for Innovation and Development (PRESSID).
It covers the tuition, living expenses and flight.
To qualify though: u got to make 1st class, be less than/equal 30 yrs, and aim at postgraduate degrees in the specified and allied disciplines:

Sciences: Nuclear Physics, Operations Research, Industrial Chemistry, Quantitative Genetics, etc
Basic Medical Sciences: Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Biochemistry, etc;
Special Aspects of Biology: Biometrics, Molecular Biology, etc;
Economics: Econometrics, Development Economics, etc;
Engineering & Technology: Aeronautical Engineering, Mechatronics, Metallurgy, Material Science and Production Engineering, Nanotechnology, Cyber-Security, Software Engineering, etc;
Medicine: Oncology, Human Genetics, Hepatology, Nuclear Medicine, Geriatrics, etc;
Then apply when it is advertised and write the aptitude test if u 're shortlisted. If u succeed, FGN will pay ur bills for both ur MS and PhD. Datz all

zeezahbee: which of the documents did u laminate? why do you people keep laminating everything haba. thats oldies na

my waec,school certificates..and transcripts.

You ask why?

I would not want to meet my certificates oneday torn to shreds by a nursing rat,trying to make cushions for her baby rats.

stevecrun: Has anybody here gone to the embassy with a laminated document or passed a laminated document to a visa officer here..?

Most of my documents are laminated,and my cousin keeps singing to me in my ears that it will be a problem with the vo.

Any experience from anybody?

Went to the embassy with laminated documents...but it wasn't checked *bbm's I dunno smiley*

RexNdubest:
The scholarship is known as the Presidential Scholarship Scheme for Innovation and Development (PRESSID).
It covers the tuition, living expenses and flight.
To qualify though: u got to make 1st class, be less than/equal 30 yrs, and aim at postgraduate degrees in the specified and allied disciplines:

Sciences: Nuclear Physics, Operations Research, Industrial Chemistry, Quantitative Genetics, etc
Basic Medical Sciences: Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Biochemistry, etc;
Special Aspects of Biology: Biometrics, Molecular Biology, etc;
Economics: Econometrics, Development Economics, etc;
Engineering & Technology: Aeronautical Engineering, Mechatronics, Metallurgy, Material Science and Production Engineering, Nanotechnology, Cyber-Security, Software Engineering, etc;
Medicine: Oncology, Human Genetics, Hepatology, Nuclear Medicine, Geriatrics, etc;
Then apply when it is advertised and write the aptitude test if u 're shortlisted. If u succeed, FGN will pay ur bills for both ur MS and PhD. Datz all

so you finished with a first class?

Stewee:

Went to the embassy with laminated documents...but it wasn't checked *bbm's I dunno smiley*

oohh!okay bro.

stevecrun: my waec,school certificates..and transcripts.

You ask why?

I would not want to meet my certificates oneday torn to shreds by a nursing rat,trying to make cushions for her baby rats.

Hahahahaahahahhaahahhahahahaha
God Bless You!!!!

repsin:

UniPenn

thanks do much for the info let be check on the school web page..... If u no of any other please let me no

goldenchic: so you finished with a first class?

stevecrun: my waec,school certificates..and transcripts.

You ask why?

I would not want to meet my certificates oneday torn to shreds by a nursing rat,trying to make cushions for her baby rats.

I have never laminated any educational document in my life. I have a box for my docs and its always well locked. Wetin concern me with rat? By the way, I hope say nor be rat hole u dey stay? .

streetMic: *still reading n observing* pls I am single...Midwest USA.I no go date oyinbo(lamba)

halings !!!!

richard4ssky: thanks do much for the info let be check on the school web page..... If u no of any other please let me no

There are so many of them. Use google.com

exxy:

halings !!!!

my King...our keke don set? make we begin d move o

stevecrun: IDAZBAWZ..ladies man..

idazbawz, i dey hail ooo

streetMic:

my King...our keke don set? make we begin d move o

yes sir !!

goldenchic: yes boda mi but I wan grit my sista

Ah u get sista there.. na Maryland i dey go oh. If she get fine fine friends make una give me oh

juntod:

When exactly did you graduate? With this information I can advise you whether to do without the NYSC or not.

I graduated 2013.

exxy:

idazbawz, i dey hail ooo

brotherly, how every every?

if u are in Abj and u need to swap some nairas to dolls hit me. i got some to flip.

Congrats to those who got there visa aprovd. May God almighty favor u in obamaland. To the rest of us, HE ll grant unto us our heart desire.

Hello house, please how can I apply to US universities I'm a novice, and how do I go about visa interview?
Are these schools red flag?

1. Mama eliza university of umuahia, california
2. Shoot devil make him eye clear university of okpala,oklahoma.
3.Olori kpomo technology institute pensylvania.

I heard the US embassy is located @ shita ganja bunk in surulere.

Please I need your urgent response. Thanks.

@ Rexndubest.....Congrats on ur Approval, Enjoy ur staying in America.

michealkaz: Oti se oo, baba ti se oo, o un to bami leru baba ti se o... ..!All Glory and honour to God in the highest. Him and only Him deserves all praise. VISA was approved on thursday 17th July 2014 and i just collected my visa today and i felt i shud post this after succesful collection.

, I took a ride to the embassy in the evening around 3 pm to get a feel of the place and familiarize myself with the place, then i went and rent the nearest and cheap Hotel so i cud get early
I got to know about Famous hotel from this thread. I got their around 5:30: did checks
---//--
the interview started and numbers started popping up...
I was sitting at the middle front seats away, so i was listening and seeing approvals and denials. I was literally feeling my heart in my mouth and seriously praying my number doesn't pop up on windows dat are denying.

Here is my interview transcript :

Me: Good Morning ma

VO: Morning *looking into her computer screen*

Me: Umh... How is your day going

VO: looks up, shrugs, blushes, gave a big grin and said... It is OK... Thanks

Me: I smiled too *in my mind I said I Don get u today* (Confidence was beaming in me at this point)

Vo ; So how did you find about the sch ?

Me :though my dad was very helpful in find sch in usa, we searched online through usa sch search websites like - usanews.com, princeston.com, student-review.com """"as i was mentioning this" d VO was nodding .. I was just getting more confident

VO: So why did you choose Concord University...

Me: I did lots of research and my dad was also helpful, i found out that the sch has just added two new laboratories to their general computer labs these labs are Computer security Lab and Computer Networking Lab. Am specialising in computer Security and this new Labs will help me in good research for my specialisation..

She was just Nodding"
VO : So What did you send to apply to the sch ?
Me : i sent my high school transcript, My Weac result. My Sat and Toefl and also my dad financial statement of account.. !
VO : u send ur Waec and your sec sch trancript
Me : yes !!!
VO : Can i see it
Me : i gave it to her. ( My waec certificate ) She look for closely for originality ..!
Vo: so you took finish sch 2010 and got weac 2010 ?

Me : yes

VO: *nods* *hands back my waec and sec sch transcript ! so who is going to pay?

Me: My dad would be sponsoring me, he is a comp engr and he also has is own IT firm...
VO: Do you have his Bank account..
me : yes..
vO : can i see it
me : i gave her my dad personal and bank Company"s account statement (NB) : pls do not give them all the documents.. Remove the bank statements only and give to them.


VO: she returned and types for a few seconds* Then said... YOUR VISA HAS BEEN APPROVED!!! pick it up three days time, * hands me my i20 and the white form*

Me: Thanks with a big grin! I pack my stuffs and literally

Anyways... Umh.... Imma drop a few personal hints here...
1) Fast and Pray
2) Fast and Pray
3) Fast and Pray (7 days or more you won’t die trust me, u go chop all u want when u get to the USA… lol)
4) Be confident
Confidence is key Mehn it can't be overemphasized... U have to know what u going to the US to do, and also good reasons u choose d sch..! be emphatic and articulate with ur responses.
5) Practice.... I practiced with my mum, my brother and my mirror... Looking straight into their eyes and mine in the mirror.
6) Look for stronger points for why you choose your sch.. Strong point like what the sch have that will help your career. ...!!!!
7) Get there early *nurtures ur confidence*
*MY OPINION*
9) Thank God... And believe they have no reason to deny you... They want u to go, they need ur money, they need to fill up spaces and u already have a space with ur admission. Your visas would be issued by God's grace!!! Amen!!!


Thank to this thread that made me know every thing from A-Z... I even got to know about the hotel to rent here @famous guest house obalende where i stayed fot the night..! Am so grateful to all the admin in the thread.. I have following this thread since january and an got my visa at the first entry.. Thank you alll. Thank you NL..

Congrats....Now the challenge begins.

chimdilawson:
I graduated 2013.

Ah, you are on track. You have no gap to fill at all. You can do without the work experience. Letting them know about your NYSC program which will not be concluded until after your resumption date is risky. The one year gap between your graduation and now can be easily explained. You've been researching on good schools in the US and also preparing for the standardized tests.

But you may also want to put a voluntary job there if you have any means to back it up.

Norbi Small challenge Brov.

Rijo02:

Congrats....Now the challenge begins.

slimmy05: House, I was delayed due to I didnt have my degree cert as its not available. I tire for uniport. Imagine since 2010 degree cert not still available. VO was like for 4years? I told him I even have an attesation from my school. He said anyone can print such even as it has university stamp and seal.

I will reschedule and go back again. It is not still ready as it take 5years for degree cert to be ready.

You know when issues like this arise, it gets you distabilized.

Was just very funny to me. I have been making contacts to get through to my registrar which I finally did and got his personal number. Would try and search for available date.

Will update y'all soon. Still got some busy schedules. See the GA I've been writing my ass out for. GRE twice Ielts ;DThis VO them funny sha. I've paid for visa fee, so I will be on the lookout for available date.

Thanks y'all. Where is graviton and walspring. Stewee, thanks all

Indeed it was a delay.......For the VO to delay u becos of degree result is absurd. There are many other things the VO would have used to pass judgment before denial. I don't have mine, just statement.
Slimmy......do not be discouraged. U have advised people same so we wudnt need tell you again. Go go go, you are good to go.
All the best.