cseejhay:


i am interested sire....how can i get it...make payment and get ma stuff?

I sent you a PM

Holudarey01:

see two organic chemists

Baba Analytical, just sit down for corner dey whine your boys

fortissimo congrats. i am happy for you. if i were given a choice between myself and u on whom a vo should issue a visa i would pick yoy cus i see your passion for helping others on this thread. never stop. God rewards the faithful.

dickoflife:
fortissimo congrats. i am happy for you. if i were given a choice between myself and u on whom a vo should issue a visa i would pick yoy cus i see your passion for helping others on this thread. never stop. God rewards the faithful.

Wow man I'm so touched by this. May God bless you abundantly. If you haven't gotten your visa yet, I pray your interview to be much more pleasant than mine.

Holudarey01:

see two organic chemists

Analytical master. Nanotech is the future!

Fortissimo:
So my people, my visa was approved today which is exactly 120 days before the start date on my I-20. My interview itself was very short with just 3 questions, so I will try describe my general experience today to add more benefit for those that may want to have an idea of how things might work.

Got to the consulate about 45mins before my scheduled time and was immediately accosted by some "gentleman" that tried to convince me that my printouts had to be coloured, stapled in some certain way, some new requirement/ regulation, etc. He tried leading me to his shop near the carpark to do the needful and obviously part with some money. From the knowledge gained on NL I knew to steer clear away from him and other shysters.

So I joined the queue but I guess I was a bit early as they were calling people for an earlier time slot. Met a lady and her brother who had come to renew their H1b visas and I made small talk with the lady. Tried making small talk with some other female F1 applicant but she wasn't having much of it. Perhaps nerves?

They finally called us to go through but some people were held back because they brought in prohibited items. This obviously delayed them. I think there is a rule that you have to join the queue from the back if you have to step away to drop prohibited items.

So finally entered the highly venerated US Consulate! Joined a queue that I thought led directly to the VOs. I started hearing the infamous speakers announcing denials...So the queue coordinator told me to go to a window and I thought wow finally! I walked up to the window full of nerves...the lady there wanted to take my biometrics and asked me to place my left hand fingers...I kept placing my right hand fingers until she repeatedly chided me. Mehn I thought wow this interview is going downhill. She asked for my documents and I struggled to pass them through the little slit until she told me just to slide them in. She did some checking and handed me back my passport with my I20 inside. I though I had been denied! I stared at her dumbfounded and refused to collect the documents until she said I was to go give them to the actual VO! I was surprised sef cos she had a Nigerian accent and I expected a VO with an American accent.

So I joined the real queue to speak to the VO...she was very respectful and courteous. Greeting people even before they reached her cubicle. Even those that she denied, she denied respectfully.

So now the transcript:

VO: Please pass your documents...just your passport. Are you a student? Ok please pass your I-20 as well. Ok...so tell me about your travel plans.

Me: I am going to Mississippi State University (MSU) for my Masters in Chemistry. I will be working with Dr. Bleep in the synthesis of natural products and I expect to use the skills I learn in MSU, when I come back to work for a pharmaceutical research institute in Nigeria.

VO: Typing...So where are you working / are you working currently?

Me: I used to work in Bleep but resigned 6 months ago to give myself sufficient time to prepare my applications and prepare for studies at the graduate level.

VO: Typing...so how are you financing your studies?

Me: I was awarded full financial aid by the school. I also have some additional personal funds.

VO: Typing...Ok I will approve your visa...(couldn't hear much past this point. she gave me the white slip and said I would need my I-20 and Sevis receipt when I enter the US).

No documents were requested.

At numerous points in the interview (especially during the pauses) I started having doubts that maybe I might be denied. I had to keep pushing those thoughts away.

Glory be to God alone!

NL is a treasure trove of info. We even have threads here that VOs themselves respond to queries. I also encourage applicants to look through the US Embassy (Nigeria)'s youtube videos, facebook page and also educationusa's facebook page. Knowledge is power.

congrat oooo,did u do GRE exam?

Momoney77:

Thanks 4 de quick response.
So when i sign and date it, that's all. also what date is prefarable, is the date i recived it?

Lol bros. Just put the date that you signed it.

masquellett:


Pls, How did you check thiis info bro, cos am still expecting my i-20 and my school resumes September. I hope am still safe!



Congrats Fors.....

very safe boss

pepe4reps:
congrat oooo,did u do GRE exam?

Thank you oo. Yes I did.

Fortissimo:


Hahahaha. Probably not! Quite a surreal feeling. You go experience am too.

amen

HOUSE AND FELLOW TEAM... I SALUTE
Please, there is an issue which 3 different current studying student have been giving different opinions about.
THE ISSUE: visa granted since dec 2015 for MSC, but she could not go till now hoping to defer till spring 2017 (january)

QUESTION: Does she need to go back to VO for another visa upon the 2years validity of previous visa? Can she proceed to her school with an updated I20 with POE issue.

Thanks

harkynon:
HOUSE AND FELLOW TEAM... I SALUTE
Please, there is an issue which 3 different current studying student have been giving different opinions about.
THE ISSUE: visa granted since dec 2015 for MSC, but she could not go till now hoping to defer till spring 2017 (january)
QUESTION: Does she need to go back to VO for another visa upon the 2years validity of previous visa? Can she proceed to her school with an updated I20 with POE issue.
Thanks

I would say not worth the risk travelling without contacting the visa people first.

worry359:


I would say not worth the risk travelling without contacting the visa people first.

Seconded and you must give strong reason for staying back

Congrats Fortissimo... very easy interview. All the best from now on.

cutemorgan:
Baba Analytical, just sit down for corner dey whine your boys

baba, I still dey loyal to you o

Fortissimo:

Analytical master. Nanotech is the future!

baba, I still be your apprentice o. Master ke?

sureb0y:
Congrats Fortissimo... very easy interview. All the best from now on.

Thanks man.

SirRiddy your numba...switched off

don4ye:
Book your appointment ooo date don de full o.. It has enter May o

Hi, can my brother who is still waiting for his kaplan 1-20 book nw? His admission is for may 30th

Hi, we want to ensure all senders are safe and secure and US law required documentation at certain transactions levels for your security.

slimmy2005:
260 compared to 305

oknee:


Hi, can my brother who is still waiting for his kaplan 1-20 book nw? His admission is for may 30th

Receive your i20 first o.. What you need to be arranging now is SEVISFEE money.. Get it ready so that as soon as you received ur i 20 u can pay asap. get hold of your school to send the i20 or why delay?

don4ye:


Receive your i20 first o.. What you need to be arranging now is SEVISFEE money.. Get it ready so that as soon as you received ur i 20 u can pay asap. get hold of your school to send the i20 or why delay?

Thanks for the info.. kaplan are still processing it but I was worried that the interview dates may be filled up before he receives it. Hopefully dates will be available when it fiinally arrives.
Thanks once more.

Bbdd you fit link me up with anyone in MSU?

Fortissimo:


Thank you oo. Yes I did.

kk.....but pls what is d actual score of GRE dat I may need with my third class to obtain an admission for economics into any of d university in USA

pepe4reps:
kk.....but pls what is d actual score of GRE dat I may need with my third class to obtain an admission for economics into any of d university in USA

There are some Eco guys around that should be able to help you out. But first thing is to check that the school can overlook ur GP if you have a high GRE. Some schools have absolute cutoffs that cannot be ignored. Other schools are more open and say that stronger parts of your application can overcome the weaker parts.

I'd suggest that your GRE, TOEFL, SoP, LORs need to be extremely strong. It's going to be tough, but you can do it if you really want it. Your SoP should also explain your grades. Not in a self pitying way but you should spin your story to show how much stronger you are, the lessons you've learnt, etc. If you can package your application well, you'll have your pick of schools.

Regarding GRE, aim for 330. If you can achieve that, you'll be on the right path.

But never ever be discouraged. If you can dream it, forget any limitation you may think you have. Just believe.

Do you need to print out the completed ds160 form?

pepe4reps:
kk.....but pls what is d actual score of GRE dat I may need with my third class to obtain an admission for economics into any of d university in USA

How third is your third class.. 2.3ish or 1.5ish... It makes a world of difference. I'm a prospective Graduate student in Econs too

slimmy2005 pls I sent you a pm. I have a little problem

monsieur2016:
Do you need to print out the completed ds160 form?

For personal consumption you can. But don't take it with you to the embassy!

This waiting period has been a trying time I must tell you.
Since I've not heard from 3 of the 4 schools I applied to, I decided to bombard them with mails.
It's like those people have mastered my mail so they refused to reply my mails.
Guess what?
I used my other email address to send the chemistry grad coordinator at ETSU a message inquiring about my application. While we exchange mails, he discovered that a wrong transcript and cover letter was forwarded to the department from the grad school.
I had a BSc in Ind chemistry with interest in MSc Analytical Chemistry but the transcript in my file showed B.pharm with interest in molecular biology.
I was sweating profusely.
So I decided to contact the graduate admin in charge of chemistry but she didn't reply my mail.
I took the courage and called her and she discovered that it was an error.
She then forwarded the correct file. I know the departmental decision has been made, according to grad coord; he said the graduate school would get bk to me shortly.
All these drama happened just 1-2 hrs ago.
Keeping my fingers crossed. I know God will favour me.

My advice to those in my shoes waiting for admission, don't hesitate to ask the grad coord your status; even if it involves calling.
Still trying to recover from the shock

cc slimmy2005 fortissimo

Cutemorgan, thanks for standing by me

I just hope this won't be a backlash...
gurus in the house

OjaP:


R programming? My advice is for you to even start learning the program from now. The program may seem confusing but constant practice is the key. You may not have enough time to start that when you get here. There also many online materials available including YouTube that you can learn from. The software is also free to download. Statistics is hard

Thanks Bro