bongabiz:



I obtained my US student visa last month in Lagos.

wems002:

Congratulations guys, those of you going for your visa please don't be nervous just be calm, cant wait for the fall semester to start, thank you guys for all the help when i was in naija,

nairaspace:

i beg those of u going for d interview soon in d name of God, know abt your school, d state and even d map of USA. cos i was refused visa today, and will post questions, dis consulars self ehn!!!! and dnt forget d latitude too o,

Sorry to hear you were denied VISA today . Let us help you by providing us with reasons on which you were denied and also for others to learn. Its not the end of the world naira space, please don't give up on your dream of US study, you just gotta work on your weaknesses and go better prepared next time and rememeber to thank God in every situation.

bongabiz:

Hello folks,
let me start by expressing my sincere appreciation to the contributors to this thread, (especially Kenzema) who have kept it as one of the most useful and mature threads on the nairaland forum. In my honest opinion this is the most useful source on obtaining the US student visa in Nigeria.

I obtained my US student visa last month in Lagos. My interview wasn't too eventful (it didn't seem so, as it was over in less than 5 minutes!), so I don't have much to write, but here's how it went.

Me: Good afternoon sir
Interviewer: Good afternoon sir. Why do you want to go to America?
Me: For graduate studies at Harvard University
Interviewer: Graduate studies at Harvard University?
Me: Yes
I: Did you apply to any other university?
M: Yes. Boston University.
I: Is there any particular reason why your schools are both in the Boston area?
M: Umm. Well, I like the area because it's a university area and ,  (I actually had no reason, and was just fumbling. And then I remembered something, ) There really isn't any strong reason. I also applied to Pittsburgh and was rejected by them, I could show you the letter.
I: Never mind. Do you have any relatives in the US?
M: Yes, a cousin. But we really aren't that close
(Another mistake. I shouldn't have mentioned the 2nd part until he asked any further question!)
I: What are you going to study in the United States?
M: Public Health?
I: Are you a doctor?
M: Yes
I: You're a doctor. Where do you work sir?
M: (I mention place)
I: How do you intend to pay
M: Internal university funding
I: Sorry?
M: Internal university funding
I: As in like a scholarship?
M: Yes, a combination of a scholarship and a loan
I: Can  I see a letter
M: I show him the letters, he already had checked out the I-20
The interviewer then starts typing something into a computer for what seems like forever; I try and relieve my tension by taking a long look around the interview hall.
Finally,
I: Ok. One thing. When you are making your travel plans, make sure you travel within 30 days to the date on the I-20, but no later than it.
good luck in your plans sir.
M: Thank you sir. Goodbye


I wish all nairalanders success in their interviews!

djunit1:

@ Nairaspace, believe me they did not refuse you because you did not know about America, as a matter of fact they dont expect you to know too much about America, all you should know is a little about the school and its environment, they were always going to deny you so for them to be asking you all those question was just a way to disqualify you. My advice is go again. You still have time re apply and go for the interview again.

nairaspace:


thanks man! i am reapplying, i already paid for appointment and mrv fee today!!! so i want to book for another appointment,

@all
how can i get an emergency appointment? and wht will be the content of the message,
thank you!!!

This was how it went

Q: why are u going to the us?
A: study
Q: which school
A: i told him
Q: how many schools did you apply to?
A: i told him
Q: Why this school
A: i choose the institution cos of the availabilty of my course which will in turn boost my dream aspiration. their laboratories are well equiped and the proffesor-student realtionship is awesome. thereby creating room for easily learning
Q: where is it located?
A:i told him

Q: where is the State located on the US Map?
A: no idea!
Q: what courses are you going to take to achieve this degree?
A: stammered!


Bolded parts placed me off balance!!!
types for some seconds and , sorry i cant issue u a visa now,

nairaspace:


thanks man! i am reapplying, i already paid for appointment and mrv fee today!!! so i want to book for another appointment,

@all
how can i get an emergency appointment? and wht will be the content of the message,
thank you!!!

This was how it went

Q: why are u going to the us?
A: study
Q: which school
A: i told him
Q: how many schools did you apply to?
A: i told him
Q: Why this school
A: i choose the institution cos of the availabilty of my course which will in turn boost my dream aspiration.  their laboratories are well equiped and the proffesor-student realtionship is awesome. thereby creating room for easily learning
Q: where is it located?
A:i told him

Q: where is the State located on the  US Map?
A: no idea!
Q: what courses are you going to take to achieve this degree?
A: stammered!


Bolded parts placed me off balance!!!
types for some seconds and , sorry i cant issue u a visa now,

djunit1:

My Brother this is Naija. And I am not flying into Abuja and dont live in Abuja so every where is going to be Strange to me. I need you to call the names of Bus stops and the cabs I would take to get to the Embassy and if you have info on cheap hotels too please dont forget to drop that too

DASLEEKY:

thanks Chief, this could help some of us yet to go? Quick one though, what state is your sch in? your major? , also r u going for grad or undergrad studies? was this lagos or abuja?

know u can do without all this at the mo' , but if u can pls answer these and more ,  bet some veterans can help here too,  
@ God Pikin ,  Go see and conquer!

djunit1:

@ Nairaspace, believe me they did not refuse you because you did not know about America, as a matter of fact they dont expect you to know too much about America, all you should know is a little about the school and its environment, they were always going to deny you so for them to be asking you all those question was just a way to disqualify you. My advice is go again. You still have time re apply and go for the interview again.

aroy1:

@ Gongo aso et al

How does one get to the US embassy in Abuja?If you are able to describe in the local Nigerian style, that would be great.

bongabiz:

Hello folks,
let me start by expressing my sincere appreciation to the contributors to this thread, (especially Kenzema) who have kept it as one of the most useful and mature threads on the nairaland forum. In my honest opinion this is the most useful source on obtaining the US student visa in Nigeria.

I obtained my US student visa last month in Lagos. My interview wasn't too eventful (it didn't seem so, as it was over in less than 5 minutes!), so I don't have much to write, but here's how it went.

Me: Good afternoon sir
Interviewer: Good afternoon sir. Why do you want to go to America?
Me: For graduate studies at Harvard University
Interviewer: Graduate studies at Harvard University?
Me: Yes
I: Did you apply to any other university?
M: Yes. Boston University.
I: Is there any particular reason why your schools are both in the Boston area?
M: Umm. Well, I like the area because it's a university area and , (I actually had no reason, and was just fumbling. And then I remembered something, ) There really isn't any strong reason. I also applied to Pittsburgh and was rejected by them, I could show you the letter.
I: Never mind. Do you have any relatives in the US?
M: Yes, a cousin. But we really aren't that close
(Another mistake. I shouldn't have mentioned the 2nd part until he asked any further question!)
I: What are you going to study in the United States?
M: Public Health?
I: Are you a doctor?
M: Yes
I: You're a doctor. Where do you work sir?
M: (I mention place)
I: How do you intend to pay
M: Internal university funding
I: Sorry?
M: Internal university funding
I: As in like a scholarship?
M: Yes, a combination of a scholarship and a loan
I: Can I see a letter
M: I show him the letters, he already had checked out the I-20
The interviewer then starts typing something into a computer for what seems like forever; I try and relieve my tension by taking a long look around the interview hall.
Finally,
I: Ok. One thing. When you are making your travel plans, make sure you travel within 30 days to the date on the I-20, but no later than it.
good luck in your plans sir.
M: Thank you sir. Goodbye


I wish all nairalanders success in their interviews!

God pikin:

LET SOMEBODY SHOUT HALELUYAH!!!!!!!!!!!
GOD HAS GIVEN ME THE F1 VISA.

E JUST BE LIKE FILM FOR MY EYES. I'LL POST MY EXPERIENCE SHORTLY.

INDEED GOD IS FAITHFUL!!!!!!