Auspicious2018:


First interview...
I will be paying tuition. He then asked so who will pay remaining i20 amount
Ans. My uncle.
Never said uncle was paying rest 50%.

Same with second.

Sorelee:
Are you sure that was what you answered? because that was not what you typed as an answer to your second interview when he asked who was paying

Sorelee:
On your second response to that answer you said your uncle would be covering the 50%. Off course owing a business does not stop you from having a masters degree. I mean why asking that question he gave you a hint as its regards no financial support coming from your own business to your masters program.

tolatof:
Hey Good People of Nairaland,
I had my interview today, i practiced well, did lots of mocks with someone, read nairaland transcripts like dieeeeeeeeeeee, downloaded both transcripts on the first page of this thread, and more importantly, i prayed and asked God for Favour which i expereinced today.

6:30am appointment today.

Transcript:
I was interviewed by a Black American, she wasnt even smiling.
The person just ahead of me and myself were both approved. I think every other person na blue paper

VO: Can i have your i-20 and passport?
Me: Hands over both documents.
VO: How did you hear about Tennessee Tech
Me: One of my lecturers back at Unilag had his phd at Tennessee Tech, so it was recommended, i also spoke to current students of the school (Waves hand like policeman for me to stop)
VO: did you apply to other schools.
Me: Yes
VO: How many
Me: 8 others
VO: Name them
Me: names about 7
VO: Why Tennesse Tech?
Me: Two profs are interested in me( i named both profs) (She cuts me off again)
VO: Was tennessee the only school that gave you funding?
ME: YEs, i had impressive scores
VO: Where do you work
Me: ** NIgeria
VO: what do you do?
Me: I am a tech consultant
VO: How about housing and all?
Me: I spoke to students of the school and they told me about the off campous and on campus accommodation
VO: you mean you haven’t made plans yet?
Me: I was waiting to get my Visa Approved before finalizing on my housing plans.
VO: WIll you get monthly stipends?
Me: YES
VO: Do you have an idea of how much?
Me: Yes aboout a $*, and housing goes for about $**
VO: Pick up your Visa at bla bla bla...
She then smiles and said some things that i wasn’t interested in listening.

No documents shown.

I was tensed like tennesssee....
But in all, just be confident, smile, make gestures with hands..Dont talk too fast (she gestured to me to slow down) and more importantly PRAYYYY

Auspicious2018:
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I explained clearly and he understood this. If not his question should have being, why will your uncle want to spend so much on your masters? and not why do you want to spend so much on a masters.....

Chidinho10:


E be like say you no write

tolatof:
Hey Good People of Nairaland,
I had my interview today, i practiced well, did lots of mocks with someone, read nairaland transcripts like dieeeeeeeeeeee, downloaded both transcripts on the first page of this thread, and more importantly, i prayed and asked God for Favour which i expereinced today.

6:30am appointment today.

Transcript:
I was interviewed by a Black American, she wasnt even smiling.
The person just ahead of me and myself were both approved. I think every other person na blue paper

VO: Can i have your i-20 and passport?
Me: Hands over both documents.
VO: How did you hear about Tennessee Tech
Me: One of my lecturers back at Unilag had his phd at Tennessee Tech, so it was recommended, i also spoke to current students of the school (Waves hand like policeman for me to stop)
VO: did you apply to other schools.
Me: Yes
VO: How many
Me: 8 others
VO: Name them
Me: names about 7
VO: Why Tennesse Tech?
Me: Two profs are interested in me( i named both profs) (She cuts me off again)
VO: Was tennessee the only school that gave you funding?
ME: YEs, i had impressive scores
VO: Where do you work
Me: ** NIgeria
VO: what do you do?
Me: I am a tech consultant
VO: How about housing and all?
Me: I spoke to students of the school and they told me about the off campous and on campus accommodation
VO: you mean you haven’t made plans yet?
Me: I was waiting to get my Visa Approved before finalizing on my housing plans.
VO: WIll you get monthly stipends?
Me: YES
VO: Do you have an idea of how much?
Me: Yes aboout a $*, and housing goes for about $**
VO: Pick up your Visa at bla bla bla...
She then smiles and said some things that i wasn’t interested in listening.

No documents shown.

I was tensed like tennesssee....
But in all, just be confident, smile, make gestures with hands..Dont talk too fast (she gestured to me to slow down) and more importantly PRAYYYY

Auspicious2018:
My first interview.

*Why Business Analytics*
My passion for Business Analytics was sparked up when I helplessly watched my previous company fold
I'm sorry I can't approve your visa.
****They won't be accompanying me and I've made a list of my ties.
Her response was, I've made my decision....

tinnymerit:
Good afternoon, pls I have 2 issues on ground. Firstly, I was about to submit my application and supplied the captcha and passport number, but to my surprise it says my passport number is not correct. I have checked times without number it is very correct. pls what can I do to resolve it?

Secondly,a friend has been trying to login to his already created ustraveldocs account but got no access. He has clicked on forgot password and reset password still the problem lingers. He has tried to use a fresh email which went through but after few hours he can't login again. what could caused that drama? Please help us out
Thanks in advance.

tinnymerit:

please I need you guys help. Thanks

thacokeboy:
contact customer care eh dun happen to me b4

ImpactLife:
VISA APPROVED ON FRIDAY (JUNE 1ST) at the Lagos consulate.

I came up few days ago about the fact that I will be going for the visa interview with my wife, and asked of the best response to a question. To be sincere, all the response to the question was discouraging, except the response I got from theamericana, and I really appreciate him/her for that. I was scared because of what i heard earlier about ones inabilibility to book appointment till after 6 month if denied. I know of two people who were in the same situation as mine (last year and this year), and they got the visa with their spouse. After reading the responses to my l

ImpactLife:
VISA APPROVED ON FRIDAY (JUNE 1ST) at the Lagos consulate.

I came up few days ago about the fact that I will be going for the visa interview with my wife, and asked of the best response to a question. To be sincere, all the response to the question was discouraging, except the response I got from theamericana, and I really appreciate him/her for that. I was scared because of what i heard earlier about ones inabilibility to book appointment till after 6 month if denied. I know of two people who were in the same situation as mine (last year and this year), and they got the visa with their spouse. After reading the responses to my last question, I thought of it that, if I have 99.9% chances of getting the visa because I have full funding for my phd, then the VO would rather accept both of us, than give us a rejection. I then decided that I won’t come here until I have my testimony. I must however let you know that it is just GOD and His favour. Got to the embassy by few minutes to 6 for a 6:30 appointment, and there were many people there already. Waited for few minutes before they started attending to us. Did all the screening and was our turn to be interviewed (that was about 7:40). A new VO just pooped up in window 7 and we were the second person he interviewed (He rejected the first person). Our transcript goes thus.
VO: Good morning
ME: Good morning sir.
VO: pass me your documents.
ME: Passed the documents.
VO: What are you going to do in the United States?
ME: gave a short into of myself, told him where I work, and told him I am here because I got a full phd scholarship in XYZ university (VO cuts in, and checked my I20 very well).
VO: I see (referring to the fact that I have full funding and nodded his head).
ME: Yea.
AFTER GETTING TO KNOW THAT, HE JUST RELAXED AND STARTED ASKING SIMPLE QUESTIONS.
VO: which school did you have ur bsc?
ME: XYZ University.
VO: which school did you have ur msc?
ME: XYZ University.
VO: Which area did u want to specialize in ur phd.
ME: made mention.
VO: Mention some economist in that field.
ME: Mentioned.
VO: Have you travelled to the united states before.
ME: No, I’ve not had a need to.
TURNED TO MY WIFE.
VO: Madam, do you want to follow your husband to the US?
RES: Yes.
VO: Do you have kids yet?
RES: No.
VO: Who is going to sponsor your trip.
RES: My husband.

VO CHECKED THE I20 TO CONFIRM AND TURNS TO ME.
VO: You need a proof of $5000 for your wife, do you have it there?
ME: Yes (Already trying to sight the folder I kept it, thinking he would ask)
VO: I am going to approve your visa, welcome to the United States
VO TOOK OUR PASSPORTS, PASSED THE I20 AND WHITE PAPER, AND STARTED TELLING ME ON WHERE TO PICK UP THE VISA AND THE NEED TO TAKE THE I20 ALONG WHEN TRAVELLING.

I MUST TELL YOU THE TRUTH, IT WAS GOD THAT DID THE WORK, WE PRAYED AND FASTED ERNESTLY. THE MAN BEFORE US HAS BEEN TO THE UNITED STATES BEFORE, INFACT HE DID SOME DIPLOMA STUDIES THERE, YET THE YOUNG VO STILL DENIED HIM, BUT WE WENT THERE WITH A BLANK PASSPORT, AND HE APPROVED IT.

LagosismyHome:


Sorry to see this.... definitely a business owner going for a more rounded MBA might make sense than business analytics. Also I don't know anything about business analytics so that coming from my layman head

Don't have much feedback but it does seem been a business owner in both cases limited you ....but I can see from the VO eyes . Really if you have a successful business employing a whopping 15 staffs ( that not beans) then an online or a part time schooling might be more suitable in an ideal world . Also at that staff strength there should be no uncle or aunty sponsor

tolatof:
Hey Good People of Nairaland,
I had my interview today, i practiced well, did lots of mocks with someone, read nairaland transcripts like dieeeeeeeeeeee, downloaded both transcripts on the first page of this thread, and more importantly, i prayed and asked God for Favour which i expereinced today.

6:30am appointment today.

Transcript:
I was interviewed by a Black American, she wasnt even smiling.
The person just ahead of me and myself were both approved. I think every other person na blue paper

VO: Can i have your i-20 and passport?
Me: Hands over both documents.
VO: How did you hear about Tennessee Tech
Me: One of my lecturers back at Unilag had his phd at Tennessee Tech, so it was recommended, i also spoke to current students of the school (Waves hand like policeman for me to stop)

ImpactLife:
VISA APPROVED ON FRIDAY (JUNE 1ST) at the Lagos consulate.


ME: Good morning sir.
VO: pass me your documents.
ME: Passed the documents.
VO: What are you going to do in the United States?
ME: gave a short into of myself, told him where I work, and told him I am here because I got a full phd scholarship in XYZ university (VO cuts in, OME DIPLOMA STUDIES THERE, YET THE YOUNG VO STILL DENIED HIM, BUT WE WENT THERE WITH A BLANK PASSPORT, AND HE APPROVED IT.

tinnymerit:
Good afternoon, pls I have 2 issues on ground. Firstly, I was about to submit my application and supplied the captcha and passport number, but to my surprise it says my passport number is not correct. I have checked times without number it is very correct. pls what can I do to resolve it?

Secondly,a friend has been trying to login to his already created ustraveldocs account but got no access. He has clicked on forgot password and reset password still the problem lingers. He has tried to use a fresh email which went through but after few hours he can't login again. what could caused that drama? Please help us out
Thanks in advance.

Hisvoice:
Visa Approved on June 1st at Lagos Consulate. Detailed transcript later

ImpactLife:
VISA APPROVED ON FRIDAY (JUNE 1ST) at the Lagos consulate.