ciscoSE:

Folks,

I had my emergency student visa interview scheduled for Abuja at 1PM yesterday (29TH). The Chinese lady scrutinized everyone she interviewed thoroughly and was very detailed so she is definitely a tough cookie but remember as long as you are composed and legitimate you should be fine.

Fortunately i had the nice guy he asked me several questions which i will share shortly. I was given the green ticket and i was granted a visa. In my euphoria i cant remember when they asked me to come collect the visa however i will go back on Monday to pick it up as everyone given before me were asked to come on Monday for there visa's.

Congratulations to everyone that got there visa's today and for those that didn't get it please don't loose hope, learn from your mistakes and also this forum and go conquer.

I should be out of this joint Monday after collecting my visa or Tuesday and headed for Louisiana.

nairaspace:

Well well well, all Glory to God! Faith and pesistence!
after i was refused Visa July 12th, 2010, i told my self, i

wont give Up!
ok na, applied fer emegency appointment in Lagos, they told me

BLUNLY that they wont give me a date! i told myself again that

i wont give up, send same messages to Abuja consular, this time

sending them with BULK MESSAGE SENDER!, i believe dey get like

100-200 of my mails a day, and kept calling, they will pick

and shout at me saying we will reply you and sometimes they

say, we cant help you, but everychanged when SEADOG came

in, (PM for seadog issue)
well, Thank God i got it on July 22. for 29th July interview,

1pm.
this was how it went.
Got to the embassy at 10am, had to stadn outside till 1pm,

and we were searched, went inside and the almighty CHINESE took

the finger print stuff,
okk, we sat, and waited for NEXT NEXT NEXT, until i heard

NEXT, i don vow sey if chinese call NEXT, i go just waka go

toilet straight!
oya fine boy consular: NEXXXXXXXXTTTTTT!!!

CO: how are you?
Me: im fine and you?
CO: fine thank you, your documents please
Me: here they are
Co: why are you going to the USA?
Me: Study
Co: what have you been doing since your secondary school?
Me: working and going for courses related to my major
CO: any documents to proove?
Me, showed him 2 diploma certificates
CO:What did you do in this companies
Me: computer analyst
CO: who is a computer sorvier?
ME: I wasnt trained theoretically, but practically, and for

only 2 weeks before being awarded a certificate in Networking
Co: you waec and SAT and toefl?
ME: YES, all 3.( gave them to him)
Co: you seem to have gtten a high mark in mathermatics in , SAT

, TOEFL, AND WAEC.
Me: yes cos im good at it
Co: i see, whats the square root of 144
Me: in 15milliseconds, i vex answer am , ITS 12 NA, (the guy

shock look me, lol, people burst laugh,
Co: you really good
CO: have you any details about computer language? name 2 if u

can
Me: i name 5, lol
CO: d guy laugh, who is your sponsor?
ME: my father
CO: what does he do
ME: an engineer at the airport
CO: wht are u going for a degree?
Me: cos i need to get a certificate on my chosen career and

moreso, i am very talented in creativity
CO: i can say confidently that you are very good, take this

ticket and come for you visa and make sure you study and

contact your international student adviser:
me: THANKS ,

FROM HERE, I NO HEAR ANYTHING AGAIN/, WINKED AT EVERYONE IN

THE HALL AND LEFT, GOT OUTSIDE, KNELT DOWN AND PRAYED SAYING

THANK YOU LORD.

na so he go o, na God do am for me, he didnt even ask why i

was refused.
so Put God first and Have Faith!

Na so i enter yankee oooo

Thanks to you guys, from femilangy, nethacker, young M, Seadog("MY FATHER" ) u understand na, oyewolejos, Gongo aso ( GONGO ti so ooo)
and all ya supporters!!!

freeman07:

Congrats to all my bros that just recieved Visas.
Dasleeky, Bebure, Djunit, Nairaspace, Godeagle.
Lets all fly high and make Naija proud

Godpikin, Howfar?
Did you see my message

Vandops, been a long time.
Hope u r kicking.

djunit1:

Nairaspace abeg fast come lag make we scatter grounds man. Lets all meet in Londoners bar one night. Wont that be great? Every one should come up with a suggestion abeg. I heard there is a way to get a student ID card in nigeria here so that your plane tickt would become cheaper. As for me I am not flying another airline than Virgin because they would stop over in heathrow and continue the journey the next day. I want this because na silly UK first Deny me Visa now I want to Land there to shame them

If any body see any cheap deal for flying abeg post it here it is part of the thread. Once again Bebure and Nairaspace congrats!!!!

refinedsam:

@nairaspace: where was your first interview and wat was the reason for your first refusal? Your courage challenge me oh and am resolved to make a move also.that old Chinese witch must b avoided by all nairalanders, since she is nt a native American I guess she is not considerate like the real American males .talk to me friends, !

nairaspace:

Well well well, all Glory to God! Faith and pesistence!
after i was refused Visa July 12th, 2010, i told my self, i

wont give Up!
ok na, applied fer emegency appointment in Lagos, they told me

BLUNLY that they wont give me a date! i told myself again that

i wont give up, send same messages to Abuja consular, this time

sending them with BULK MESSAGE SENDER!, i believe dey get like

100-200 of my mails a day, and kept calling, they will pick

and shout at me saying we will reply you and sometimes they

say, we cant help you, but everychanged when SEADOG came

in, (PM for seadog issue)
well, Thank God i got it on July 22. for 29th July interview,

1pm.
this was how it went.
Got to the embassy at 10am, had to stadn outside till 1pm,

and we were searched, went inside and the almighty CHINESE took

the finger print stuff,
okk, we sat, and waited for NEXT NEXT NEXT, until i heard

NEXT, i don vow sey if chinese call NEXT, i go just waka go

toilet straight!
oya fine boy consular: NEXXXXXXXXTTTTTT!!!

CO: how are you?
Me: im fine and you?
CO: fine thank you, your documents please
Me: here they are
Co: why are you going to the USA?
Me: Study
Co: what have you been doing since your secondary school?
Me: working and going for courses related to my major
CO: any documents to proove?
Me, showed him 2 diploma certificates
CO:What did you do in this companies
Me: computer analyst
CO: who is a computer sorvier?
ME: I wasnt trained theoretically, but practically, and for

only 2 weeks before being awarded a certificate in Networking
Co: you waec and SAT and toefl?
ME: YES, all 3.( gave them to him)
Co: you seem to have gtten a high mark in mathermatics in , SAT

, TOEFL, AND WAEC.
Me: yes cos im good at it
Co: i see, whats the square root of 144
Me: in 15milliseconds, i vex answer am , ITS 12 NA, (the guy

shock look me, lol, people burst laugh,
Co: you really good
CO: have you any details about computer language? name 2 if u

can
Me: i name 5, lol
CO: d guy laugh, who is your sponsor?
ME: my father
CO: what does he do
ME: an engineer at the airport
CO: wht are u going for a degree?
Me: cos i need to get a certificate on my chosen career and

moreso, i am very talented in creativity
CO: i can say confidently that you are very good, take this

ticket and come for you visa and make sure you study and

contact your international student adviser:
me: THANKS ,

FROM HERE, I NO HEAR ANYTHING AGAIN/, WINKED AT EVERYONE IN

THE HALL AND LEFT, GOT OUTSIDE, KNELT DOWN AND PRAYED SAYING

THANK YOU LORD.

na so he go o, na God do am for me, he didnt even ask why i

was refused.
so Put God first and Have Faith!

Na so i enter yankee oooo

Thanks to you guys, from femilangy, nethacker, young M, Seadog("MY FATHER" ) u understand na, oyewolejos, Gongo aso ( GONGO ti so ooo)
and all ya supporters!!!

refinedsam:

@nairaspace: where was your first interview and wat was the reason for your first refusal? Your courage challenge me oh and am resolved to make a move also.that old Chinese witch must b avoided by all nairalanders, since she is nt a native American I guess she is not considerate like the real American males .talk to me friends, !

mohaka:

wow is ol i can say.congrats 2 nairaspace n Godeagle 4 your persistens and tha rest of tha members who got their visas.Guys i was rily demoralised when i was denied tha visa bt afta readin tha testimonies of tha likes of Godeagle n nairaspace i am overwhelmed and this has cheered me up and certainly i would apply again samwea in october.
pliz house i wanna knw if i am to pay tha sevis fee again for choosin a differen school and program since i was denied on tha basis of applying to a 2 yr college and now i am plannin 2 apply to a state university
any advice would rily go along way

bebure:

Men. Tickets aren't cheap at the moment. Everything I've seen going to Houston is about $2100. Return is $1980. Maybe your agents will have better luck.

Godeagle:

Congratulations to ciscoSE & nairaspace! And to all those still in line, I say congratulations in advance!

Thanks mohaka. Persistence certainly pays off. The SEVIS fee is valid for 1 yr or so, even if you change program. So all your new school needs to do is update your sevis record when preparing your I-20. The new sevis number will be in your new I-20 so you will not need to pay again. You shouldn't have a problem unless the school does something crazy like not updating the record before issuing I-20, which is unlikely.
Thanks again bebure, I've seen some good deals. I'll need to make a choice between Qatar & Turkish airlines, both are less than $1600.  

Godeagle:

Congratulations to ciscoSE & nairaspace! And to all those still in line, I say congratulations in advance!

Thanks mohaka. Persistence certainly pays off. The SEVIS fee is valid for 1 yr or so, even if you change program. So all your new school needs to do is update your sevis record when preparing your I-20. The new sevis number will be in your new I-20 so you will not need to pay again. You shouldn't have a problem unless the school does something crazy like not updating the record before issuing I-20, which is unlikely
thanx 4 tha tip Godeagle and just to clarify what do i do with tha sevis receipt that i currently have since tha sevis id differs from tha one in tha new i20 form or sevis will send me a new receipt.pliz i would rily apreciate if u wud shed mo light on it

idjulyten:

hello guys
i have been following this thread for a while so i decided to post my visa interview
to give back from where i have accessed knowledge
and thanks to everybody that has contributed so far.

Me:good morning sir
CO:good morning.let me have your documents
(i pass him the passport,ds-2019 since im going for an exchange masters,sevis receipt and visa application receipt)
CO:what is this program about
Me:I tell him about the many details of the program confidently
CO:why are you going for this program
Me:i want to be involved in tackling the adverse effects of climate change in Africa particularly in coastal cities like Lagos and towns in the Niger-Delta as it has been estimated that Africans will be most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
CO:where are you working ?
Me:ABC bank (i was afraid here becos i knew the next question would be how does your program relate to your work but i was prepared for it)
CO:how does banking affect your program?
Me:according to the kyoto protocol by the ipcc in 1997.in the clean development mechanism section ,it was suggested that one of ways to tackle climate change in developing countries is to have industrialized countries partner with developing countries by providing loans to develop emission reducing projects.im learning how this loans can be assessed and my banking experience comes useful.secondly i work at the FX market and its activities are very similar to the carbon exchange market which is still in the pipeline.
(at this point he nods and i was absolutely certain i was going to get my J1 student exchange visa)
CO:how did you learn about this program?
Me:I used the google search engine and in addition the school was recommended to me by one of my professors as we were collaborating together on it.
CO:so you have a BSc.?
Me:yes i do (but i did not bother to tell him in what course )
CO:so its an exchange program,what will you be doing?
(i was unsure so i said come again)
CO:its an exchange program,what will you be doing there?
Me:Ill be studying there off course.and secondly since it is to tackle climate change in Africa,we are going to be exchanging ideas on how this can be done in my part of the world as climate differs from one region to another and moreover part of the requirement for the application is experience in diverse fields.
CO:who is funding the masters?
Me:the school is doing that.i have a full scholarship.
CO:do you have any family there?
Me:no (and offcourse i have no one there)
CO:what about here?
Me:I'm married
CO:where do you stay?
Me:i told him
CO:do you own it ?
Me:no i rented it
CO:does your wife stay there with you ?
Me:offcourse yes
CO:what will you do after the program?
Me:since the purpose of the course is to tackle climate change in Africa,im coming back to do that.i plan to work in environmental consulting firms in the country.moreover the school is already doing part of the work in Africa with some of their affiliate organizations.
CO:come for your visa on Monday at this address
(gives me a paper with the address circled) and take your green ticket along.

so guys that was how i got my j1 visa
what are my learning points
1.pls pray for God's favour
2.prepare becos even when you are favored by God ,dont disfavour yourself by appearing ignorant
3.based on your peculiar situation,try and imagine the kind of questions they can ask you and answer them in advance
4.speak confidently,my chest was beating but i was looking into his eyeballs directly and speaking confidently,i think this comes from knowing that GOd is with you and preparing really hard

Guys i wish you all the best.

Abgovernor:


Congratulations to idjulyten. Its the lords doing. I thank God for answered prayer. every person that has appointment next week shall come out with VISA. in the name of Jesus Christ , AMEN

nairaspace:




No Try turkish! USE qatar, i heard that turkish once negleted the students at their airport sometime ago, so QATAR is good,  IM me on onlyfair_boy

make we rob minds!

whats your id man

OjaP:

Gurus,do the embassy confirm statement of accounts?

Abgovernor:


COngratulations to Nairaspace!!!!!! God will continue to favour all. Be Prayerful and anchor your faith in God.

idjulyten:

hello guys
i have been following this thread for a while so i decided to post my visa interview
to give back from where i have accessed knowledge
and thanks to everybody that has contributed so far.

Me:good morning sir
CO:good morning.let me have your documents
(i pass him the passport,ds-2019 since im going for an exchange masters,sevis receipt and visa application receipt)
CO:what is this program about
Me:I tell him about the many details of the program confidently
CO:why are you going for this program
Me:i want to be involved in tackling the adverse effects of climate change in Africa particularly in coastal cities like Lagos and towns in the Niger-Delta as it has been estimated that Africans will be most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
CO:where are you working ?
Me:ABC bank (i was afraid here becos i knew the next question would be how does your program relate to your work but i was prepared for it)
CO:how does banking affect your program?
Me:according to the kyoto protocol by the ipcc in 1997.in the clean development mechanism section ,it was suggested that one of ways to tackle climate change in developing countries is to have industrialized countries partner with developing countries by providing loans to develop emission reducing projects.im learning how this loans can be assessed and my banking experience comes useful.secondly i work at the FX market and its activities are very similar to the carbon exchange market which is still in the pipeline.
(at this point he nods and i was absolutely certain i was going to get my J1 student exchange visa)
CO:how did you learn about this program?
Me:I used the google search engine and in addition the school was recommended to me by one of my professors as we were collaborating together on it.
CO:so you have a BSc.?
Me:yes i do (but i did not bother to tell him in what course )
CO:so its an exchange program,what will you be doing?
(i was unsure so i said come again)
CO:its an exchange program,what will you be doing there?
Me:Ill be studying there off course.and secondly since it is to tackle climate change in Africa,we are going to be exchanging ideas on how this can be done in my part of the world as climate differs from one region to another and moreover part of the requirement for the application is experience in diverse fields.
CO:who is funding the masters?
Me:the school is doing that.i have a full scholarship.
CO:do you have any family there?
Me:no (and offcourse i have no one there)
CO:what about here?
Me:I'm married
CO:where do you stay?
Me:i told him
CO:do you own it ?
Me:no i rented it
CO:does your wife stay there with you ?
Me:offcourse yes
CO:what will you do after the program?
Me:since the purpose of the course is to tackle climate change in Africa,im coming back to do that.i plan to work in environmental consulting firms in the country.moreover the school is already doing part of the work in Africa with some of their affiliate organizations.
CO:come for your visa on Monday at this address
(gives me a paper with the address circled) and take your green ticket along.

so guys that was how i got my j1 visa
what are my learning points
1.pls pray for God's favour
2.prepare becos even when you are favored by God ,dont disfavour yourself by appearing ignorant
3.based on your peculiar situation,try and imagine the kind of questions they can ask you and answer them in advance
4.speak confidently,my chest was beating but i was looking into his eyeballs directly and speaking confidently,i think this comes from knowing that GOd is with you and preparing really hard

Guys i wish you all the best.

OjaP:

To all nairalanders that got their Visa,i am very happy for you,Mine is August sha,infact,i dont pray to meet that chinese woman oo.

obeycity:

mine was Square root of 121 and Nairaspace got square root of 144,I think the next candidate should watch out for the Square root of 169.lol
@ djunit 1,  I go like book with Virgin atlantic so I can transit via Heathrow, BHC denied me transit visa last year but KLM is much cheaper than Qatar
@ House I want to visit an Aunt in Houston,TX but my school is in NY, I hope home security won't question me @ POE.

obeycity:

mine was Square root of 121 and Nairaspace got square root of 144,I think the next candidate should watch out for the Square root of 169.lol
@ djunit 1, I go like book with Virgin atlantic so I can transit via Heathrow, BHC denied me transit visa last year but KLM is much cheaper than Qatar
@ House I want to visit an Aunt in Houston,TX but my school is in NY, I hope home security won't question me @ POE.

djunit1:



My Brother, I need your number fast! I am going to NY too, I have made up my mind to forget BA or Virgin because their fees too dear. I am going through Quartar and may be paying tomorrow. The price is $1,022 USD if you are buying it through student travel centre which I am doing.

mohaka:

sorry 4 tha little mishap there.@ Godeagle would u clarify alittle coz i wanna knw wat i should do with tha receipt that i have with me now since tha sevis id is different from tha one in tha new i20 that tha school will issue me with or i should just mail sevis to request for a new receipt with tha updated sevid id

nairaspace:


No Try turkish! USE qatar, i heard that turkish once negleted the students at their airport sometime ago, so QATAR is good, IM me on onlyfair_boy

make we rob minds!

whats your id man

djunit1:



My Brother, I need your number fast! I am going to NY too, I have made up my mind to forget BA or Virgin because their fees too dear. I am going through Quartar and may be paying tomorrow. The price is $1,022 USD if you are buying it through student travel centre which I am doing.

djunit1:

Was told they would go to JFK in New York by the Guy at the Student Travel Center,

oyewolejos:

@Nairaspace YIM asap we gat to talk on some issues.

nairaspace:

Oga me, i sent a buzz, no reply!


Was issued visa 3pm 29th july, got my visa at hand at 2pm 30th july,

not up to 24hrs!!!!!!

oyewolejos:

Sorry i was pretty busy at work today. I dropped a note for u so reply accordingly.
Cheers and congrats on your Visa
Na God no be man