You have no ties and your uncle being your sponsor isn't %100 reliable. Finally, it could've made some great sense, if you had been granted an offer conditionally at your alma mata than otherwise stated. You did well. Great response but you need to check these things out. However, Some VO's may choose to ignore "no wife, no kid(s) ties" since u are on F1 while others may not. This is my first time of quoting someone after i landed in the US since last year.
Good job!!

The bar code on my DS-160 does not match the bar code on my appointment letter.

How do I correct this anomaly?

The bar codes changed after I filled a new DS-160 and generated a new application ID.

I however updated my new application ID on my appointment profile on ustraveldocs but there is no appointment confirmation letter to this effect.

My interview is in two days' time.

How do I make the bar code on my DS-160 match my appointment confirmation letter?

PLEASE HELP ME

Hello bro. I’m planning to apply to SMSU & Alcorn state uni. Is the any way I can reach u please? I have some ??s

samhardy:
I choosed southwest Minnesota state university over Cleveland state university & alcorn state university for computer science (bachelor degree). Hope this is okay?

NefT:

After all said and done, were you able to get the dollar, if so and at what rate i

You can get PTA at GTB at 359/$

[quote author=YoungTesla post=69919859]
Check your mail, I replied you two days ago.[/quote
I got your response, said you dont use that often, would send you a mail now Please, thanks a million

Please is the any NL who applied to Morgan State University but was denied visa? Pm me! It's a matter of urgency

YoungTesla:

Check your mail, I replied you two days ago.

I just saw your whastapp Number, Please i'll message you later in the Day after work.

Thanks for your prompt feedback

[quote author=Judgepelumi post=69910811]
If it were to be a job interview here in Nigeria, would you advise your close friend to wear a native attire? While there's no rule to the dress code, I believe logic is the best thing here. You're going for an interview & not a ceremony so IMO, dress corporate. Is the same thing applicable to student with F-1 visa undergraduate degree (I.e we must dress corporate!)

Hello everyone, below is my transcript 2nd of August, 6:45am though not well arrange but still comprehensive.Even though I posted my proposed transcript several times, no one responded .i want to post this cos I learned from transcripts I got from here. Thanks.
VO-Where are you going
Me- Etsu
Why-
ME- to pursue MA in Liberal Studies
VO-WHY LIBERAL STUDIES -
because it by nature an interdisciplinary program, it will give me a week rounded education rather than training me to succeed in a particular job (she nods)
Vo- I see you have a GA
Me-yes
VO-What will you do after graduation
Me- I'll take up an academic position in my Alma mater, having graduated as the best student in my department, they are willing to take me
VO-What course will you be lecturing
Me-English (she nods)
VO-What will you do with the GA
Me- I will teach foundational courses during teaching hours, grade scripts and proctor tests which will prepare me for a career in academics (she nods again and says oh... OK)
VO-Are you married
VO:Do you have kids
VO:Who will be sponsoring the rest fees
Me-my uncle Mr RajiLookman
VO: What does he do?
Me-too he's an educationist, he owns a school
VO- Why will he be sponsoring you?
Me- well, he has always been sponsoring me. When I told him about my plans to study abroad, he told me to come up with a proposal. I guess he was convinced and he saw how viable my plans are, that's why he'll be sponsoring
VO- She just passed me a white paper and said I should get my visa in 3working days
VO- Oh... She asked if I did any test, I said GRE and told her the result without bringing it out
VO-She also asked for statement if account, she looked through, she calculated and returned it to me�

Hello house!
Will i need a transit visa to get to US via Dublin Ireland. I am proposing Ethiopia Airline. And the flight will have a service 45 min service stop at Dublin.
This is urgent, i need to make decisiin on this in the next 10munutes. Thanks as I anticipate response from any one that has concrete info on this

Young man are you admitted to Niacc? Of so let's communicate I'm also supposed to resume on the 27 ans I have an appointment date on the 17th of August.
snitram01@gmail.com email me pls �

You made it man and it was all God's grace.. Congratulations � and did you apply to more than one school?

petermane:
PLEASE ASSIST ME HOUSE, I WAS DENIED ON 23RD OF JULY IN ABUJA I PLAN ON REAPPLYING ALREADY MADE VISA PAYMENT BUT NO FAVOURABLE DATE IS POPPING UP ....I LEARNT THERE IS EMERGENCY DATE BUT NOTHING IS COMING UP FOR NOW...EXPERT IN THE HOUSE PLEASE ADVISE ME ON WHAT TO DO TO GET AN APPOINTMENT. THANKS

u just have to keep checking and don't login to cgi site more than 5 times a day so you can check once every 5 hours. Different dates pop up at different times, you can see 18th today and see 14th tomorrow. You can't do emergency because you have been denied within the last two months. I'm not sure if it's two or four months but you'll be told if you try.

Hello house, am in a small dilemma here...my I-20 is still on transit and resumption is 20th of this month. I just decided now to go and pay for visa appointment, and get an interview date immediately while i wait for the i-20. Can i go ahead with this?

Hi guys please help me look at my proposed transcript. My interview is on wednesday.corrections and criticism allowed please ejoooor

VO: why are you going to the USA?

Me: I am going to Western Illinois University Macomb for my masters degree in health science with a conc. In pub. Health

VO: Why the USA ?

Me: Universities in the USA unlike Nigerian Unis offer excellent research opportunities coupled with assistantships and one on one mentorship programs , providing advanced practical knowledge in Public health which is what i need to advance and stand out along the course of my career

VO: Why WUI ?

Me: Dr Maureen Belzoid has an ongoing research on Public health workforce management issues including managing a multi-generational workforce which i am going to be a part of , also WUI offers pub health required courses on health services administration and epidiemology in which the former aligns with my career interest whike the latter with my undergrad degree in Anatomy

VO: why masters now?

Me: i have a long term goal of being a National renowed Pub Health specialist and researcher in Nigeria. This masters degree will not only increase my knowledge in my field of interest, it will give me an edge in achieving my goals,increase my salary range and employment opportunities when i get back to Nigeria

VO: How did you hear about WUI

Me: A senior colleague of mine is an alumni of WUI, he suggested it to me when i told him my career plans . Mentioned the research opportunities available, and skills he got while at WUI , told me at length how WUI broadened his horizon to other aspects of public health which i can see without a doubt has boosted his career immensely

VO: how many schools did you apply to ?

Me: 3 schools. WUI, SIU Carbondale and NYU. WIU and SIU gave me admission while NYU didnt , think this was as a result of my late application and the volumnous no of people that applied

VO: What have you been doing since 2016?

Me: Went for my NYSC , i was posted to the state min of health Oyo state, this is where i developed interest in public health .Got retained after , decided to gather experience before proceeding with my masters. My responsibilities are.......

Guys pleaseeee i will appreciate responses, please anywhere i need to adjust or corrections i need to make . Thank you

Kweeen:
Visa delayed today , please experts in the house, what went wrong? What can I improve on because I plan to reapply asap..
I was interviewed by the African american Lady in window 7, she was just frowning , greeting self, she didnt respond
Me- goodmorning
V.o - pass me your documents * I passed it*
V.o - why this mba?
Me - I'm going for this mba because of career progression, it will enhance my strategic planning capabilities, managerial skills so I can be considered for a promotion at work
V.o - whats your highest degree
Me- I have a bachelor of science degree in masscommunication from xyz university
V.o - what year did u get this?
Me- 2012
V.o - What av u been doing since then?
Me - after my compulsory Nysc , I got a job with jumia Nigeria as a sales consultant, which I did for about two years before I got my present job as an analyst
V.o - why are u going for a program different from ur first degree
Me - * I didn't expect this question since mba is kind of like a general degree so I just sed something about since I graduated, I've been doing jobs related to business*
V.o - what's ur job description?
I manage day to day activities of the company, keep records of a portfolio of investments, attend seminars, conferences etc as requested the associates , do valuation work, deal.. ( then she cut me off)
V.o - That is the job of an executive assistant , what is the job of an analyst ?
Me - * I then explained my duties again and said that is the title given to me at work and that is my job description..
V.o - did u take any entrance exam to get this?
* I didn't know she meant GRE at first so I sed no, then she started typing and then it clicked to me that GRE is also part of entrance requirements so I then sed, ohhh I actually wrote GRE and brought it out to show her ..
Then she brought out blue paper and sed she will advice me to reapply...
I didn't get the chance to talk about my school at all or my graduate assistantship( I have a full tuition waiver)..it was really extremely painful..this was my first attempt.

what university?

congratulations but thats not true i quoted you and asked you to go get your visa cos your answered made sense........

[/quote]

Hello everyone, below is my transcript 2nd of August, 6:45am though not well arrange but still comprehensive.Even though I posted my proposed transcript several times, no one responded .i want to post this cos I learned from transcripts I got from here. Thanks.
VO-Where are you going
Me- Etsu
Why-
ME- to pursue MA in Liberal Studies
VO-WHY LIBERAL STUDIES -
because it by nature an interdisciplinary program, it will give me a week rounded education rather than training me to succeed in a particular job (she nods)
Vo- I see you have a GA
Me-yes
VO-What will you do after graduation
Me- I'll take up an academic position in my Alma mater, having graduated as the best student in my department, they are willing to take me
VO-What course will you be lecturing
Me-English (she nods)
VO-What will you do with the GA
Me- I will teach foundational courses during teaching hours, grade scripts and proctor tests which will prepare me for a career in academics (she nods again and says oh... OK)
VO-Are you married
VO:Do you have kids
VO:Who will be sponsoring the rest fees
Me-my uncle Mr RajiLookman
VO: What does he do?
Me-too he's an educationist, he owns a school
VO- Why will he be sponsoring you?
Me- well, he has always been sponsoring me. When I told him about my plans to study abroad, he told me to come up with a proposal. I guess he was convinced and he saw how viable my plans are, that's why he'll be sponsoring
VO- She just passed me a white paper and said I should get my visa in 3working days
VO- Oh... She asked if I did any test, I said GRE and told her the result without bringing it out
VO-She also asked for statement if account, she looked through, she calculated and returned it to me�[/quote]

TobigSpice:
Hello everyone, below is my transcript 2nd of August, 6:45am though not well arrange but still comprehensive.Even though I posted my proposed transcript several times, no one responded .i want to post this cos I learned from transcripts I got from here. Thanks.
VO-Where are you going
Me- Etsu
Why-
ME- to pursue MA in Liberal Studies
VO-WHY LIBERAL STUDIES -
because it by nature an interdisciplinary program, it will give me a week rounded education rather than training me to succeed in a particular job (she nods)
Vo- I see you have a GA
Me-yes
VO-What will you do after graduation
Me- I'll take up an academic position in my Alma mater, having graduated as the best student in my department, they are willing to take me
VO-What course will you be lecturing
Me-English (she nods)
VO-What will you do with the GA
Me- I will teach foundational courses during teaching hours, grade scripts and proctor tests which will prepare me for a career in academics (she nods again and says oh... OK)
VO-Are you married
VO:Do you have kids
VO:Who will be sponsoring the rest fees
Me-my uncle Mr RajiLookman
VO: What does he do?
Me-too he's an educationist, he owns a school
VO- Why will he be sponsoring you?
Me- well, he has always been sponsoring me. When I told him about my plans to study abroad, he told me to come up with a proposal. I guess he was convinced and he saw how viable my plans are, that's why he'll be sponsoring
VO- She just passed me a white paper and said I should get my visa in 3working days
VO- Oh... She asked if I did any test, I said GRE and told her the result without bringing it out
VO-She also asked for statement if account, she looked through, she calculated and returned it to me�

congratulations, Lag or Abj

Plz house, I apply as Spring semester, Plz around which month do the school send i20 for spring semester

I choosed southwest Minnesota state university over Cleveland state university & alcorn state university for computer science (bachelor degree). Hope this is okay when going for interview? My ogas in da house I nid ur ansa pls

Jpoppins:
Hi guys please help me look at my proposed transcript. My interview is on wednesday.corrections and criticism allowed please ejoooor

VO: why are you going to the USA?

Me: I am going to Western Illinois University Macomb for my masters degree in health science with a conc. In pub. Health

VO: Why the USA ?

Me: Universities in the USA unlike Nigerian Unis offer excellent research opportunities coupled with assistantships and one on one mentorship programs , providing advanced practical knowledge in Public health which is what i need to advance and stand out along the course of my career

VO: Why WUI ?

Me: Dr Maureen Belzoid has an ongoing research on Public health workforce management issues including managing a multi-generational workforce which i am going to be a part of , also WUI offers pub health required courses on health services administration and epidiemology in which the former aligns with my career interest whike the latter with my undergrad degree in Anatomy

VO: why masters now?

Me: i have a long term goal of being a National renowed Pub Health specialist and researcher in Nigeria. This masters degree will not only increase my knowledge in my field of interest, it will give me an edge in achieving my goals,increase my salary range and employment opportunities when i get back to Nigeria

VO: How did you hear about WUI

Me: A senior colleague of mine is an alumni of WUI, he suggested it to me when i told him my career plans . Mentioned the research opportunities available, and skills he got while at WUI , told me at length how WUI broadened his horizon to other aspects of public health which i can see without a doubt has boosted his career immensely

VO: how many schools did you apply to ?

Me: 3 schools. WUI, SIU Carbondale and NYU. WIU and SIU gave me admission while NYU didnt , think this was as a result of my late application and the volumnous no of people that applied

VO: What have you been doing since 2016?

Me: Went for my NYSC , i was posted to the state min of health Oyo state, this is where i developed interest in public health .Got retained after , decided to gather experience before proceeding with my masters. My responsibilities are.......

Guys pleaseeee i will appreciate responses, please anywhere i need to adjust or corrections i need to make . Thank you

Your senior collegue for real? U know his name? What if verified by the vo?

U don't ve to explain why the sch didn't offer u admission

Please how much is flight ticket from Nigeria to Minnesota. And how do I get the right information?

Hello House, this is my first time here and I will need to ask a question. I did my interview on 30th July and I was given white paper with small little paper but VO held the SOA of my sponsor and she said I should pick my Visa up after seven working days. Pls am very concerned because when I tracked my application it says Administrative processing. Pls what is my stand now?

Jcnmode:
I just got denied

Me: good morning ma'am

Vo: Good morning

VO: where are you going

Me: baltimore maryland for my masters degree in chemistry at morgan state university

Vo: how did you hear about the school

Me: I searched online using websites such as us news and princeton review to narrow down to schools offering masters in chemistry then I consulted websites of such schools and find morgan state university to have an ongoing research in my field of interest

VO: what's your research interest

comparative determination of matter in chemical substances using magnetic resonance imaging

VO: What have you been doing since after graduation

Me: I went for a one year compulsory youth service after then I picked up a job at nwafor orizu college of education nsugbe anambra state orlu study centre as exams and record personel which I did for 1 year and left after the contract elapsed, then I joined the federal government teaching scheme as a teacher and I have been teaching since

Vo: did u apply to other schools

Me: yes I apply to two other schools cleveland state university and tennessee state university

Vo Did they admit you

Me: yes they all give me admission

Vo: Why morgan

Me: morgan state university have a very good research and curriculum that is in line with my career pursuit which will be a pathway towards achieving my career goal as an analytical chemist

Vo: Have you travelled outside the country before

Me: no

Vo Are you married

Me: no im single

Vo: What do you plan to do after your studies

Me: I have a concrete plan to apply as a lecturer in my alma mater where I graduated. I have established a strong connection with a professor who happened to be my undergraduate supervisor and he assured me that I will have an an edge on completion of my masters degree at morgan state university

Vo: Have you travel outside the country before

Me: no

Vo: Who is your sponsor

Me: my uncle

Vo: What does it do

Me: he is a commodity trader he buys and sells palm kernel oil and sometimes export it to europe and china

Vo: Well im sorry at this time you are not illegible to be granted a non immigrant visa.

I mean no offense but palm kernel oil business? try again if you have plenty money for visa fee or just get a full assistantship and answer their questions well and they'll give you, I'm very certain

Bhoyo:
Hello House, this is my first time here and I will need to ask a question. I did my interview on 30th July and I was given white paper with small little paper but VO held the SOA of my sponsor and she said I should pick my Visa up after seven working days. Pls am very concerned because when I tracked my application it says Administrative processing. Pls what is my stand now?

The SOA is being verified. Just wait for a while, your visa would be approved if it is not fake.

Ah i better work on that then , okay. Please apart from these any other corrections ?

jacksonyito:



Your senior collegue for real? U know his name? What if verified by the vo?

U don't ve to explain why the sch didn't offer u admission

Gurus in the house please help me o

Jpoppins:
Hi guys please help me look at my proposed transcript. My interview is on wednesday.corrections and criticism allowed please ejoooor

VO: why are you going to the USA?

Me: I am going to Western Illinois University Macomb for my masters degree in health science with a conc. In pub. Health

VO: Why the USA ?

Me: Universities in the USA unlike Nigerian Unis offer excellent research opportunities coupled with assistantships and one on one mentorship programs , providing advanced practical knowledge in Public health which is what i need to advance and stand out along the course of my career

VO: Why WUI ?

Me: Dr Maureen Belzoid has an ongoing research on Public health workforce management issues including managing a multi-generational workforce which i am going to be a part of , also WUI offers pub health required courses on health services administration and epidiemology in which the former aligns with my career interest whike the latter with my undergrad degree in Anatomy

VO: why masters now?

Me: i have a long term goal of being a National renowed Pub Health specialist and researcher in Nigeria. This masters degree will not only increase my knowledge in my field of interest, it will give me an edge in achieving my goals,increase my salary range and employment opportunities when i get back to Nigeria

VO: How did you hear about WUI

Me: A senior colleague of mine is an alumni of WUI, he suggested it to me when i told him my career plans . Mentioned the research opportunities available, and skills he got while at WUI , told me at length how WUI broadened his horizon to other aspects of public health which i can see without a doubt has boosted his career immensely

VO: how many schools did you apply to ?

Me: 3 schools. WUI, SIU Carbondale and NYU. WIU and SIU gave me admission while NYU didnt , think this was as a result of my late application and the volumnous no of people that applied

VO: What have you been doing since 2016?

Me: Went for my NYSC , i was posted to the state min of health Oyo state, this is where i developed interest in public health .Got retained after , decided to gather experience before proceeding with my masters. My responsibilities are.......

Guys pleaseeee i will appreciate responses, please anywhere i need to adjust or corrections i need to make . Thank you

Dopekidd:
Hello gurus in the house. I was denied yestday at lagos, white guy at window 3
VO: what course are u going for

Me: I'm going for my bachelor's degree in computer information systems at university of Texas El paso

VO: but why is business/commerce written on your F1

Me: i explained to him my concentration is computer information systems and it happens to fall under the business/commerce department in the school, that is why it is written on it

VO: okay, how did u hear of this school

Me: my sponsor who happens to stay in Texas told me about this school and all the positive reviews he's heard about it, and i also went ahead to conduct my own online research and discovered the school fits my career interest. I got to discover the sch has enough room for research opportunities, it is a leading federal research spending school
They place a lot of dedication to their international students
Another added advantage is my sponsor is also in Texas

VO: who is your sponsor

Me: My elder brother

VO: what does he do

Me: he's a consultant at an insurance company and a captain in US military reserve

VO: are your parents staying in the US

Me: they are legal residents and only went there few months ago to visit my elder brother because his wife delivered a baby. My dad got back a month ago due to his business, he works in oil and gas. My mum too would return back next week to continue her trade business
(they only became permanent legal residents 4 months ago)

VO: keeps typing and typing for like a minute
Next thing blue paper, u're not eligible at this time bla bla u can reapply again

He didn't even ask if i wrote any tests, didn't ask how many schools i applied to, didn't ask for statement of account and all those important questions for me to be able to prove I'll be coming back

Is it because my ties to US is strong and he sees me as a potential immigrant?

I'm so down, gurus in the house please what can I do next? And my school resumes August 27

@lagosismyhome @walspring and all the experts in the house, i need your advice
I'm 19 and i finished high school this year

Gurus in the house I'm still waiting

Dopekidd:
Hello gurus in the house. I was denied yestday at lagos, white guy at window 3
VO: what course are u going for

Me: I'm going for my bachelor's degree in computer information systems at university of Texas El paso

VO: but why is business/commerce written on your F1

Me: i explained to him my concentration is computer information systems and it happens to fall under the business/commerce department in the school, that is why it is written on it

VO: okay, how did u hear of this school

Me: my sponsor who happens to stay in Texas told me about this school and all the positive reviews he's heard about it, and i also went ahead to conduct my own online research and discovered the school fits my career interest. I got to discover the sch has enough room for research opportunities, it is a leading federal research spending school
They place a lot of dedication to their international students
Another added advantage is my sponsor is also in Texas

VO: who is your sponsor

Me: My elder brother

VO: what does he do

Me: he's a consultant at an insurance company and a captain in US military reserve

VO: are your parents staying in the US

Me: they are legal residents and only went there few months ago to visit my elder brother because his wife delivered a baby. My dad got back a month ago due to his business, he works in oil and gas. My mum too would return back next week to continue her trade business
(they only became permanent legal residents 4 months ago)

VO: keeps typing and typing for like a minute
Next thing blue paper, u're not eligible at this time bla bla u can reapply again

He didn't even ask if i wrote any tests, didn't ask how many schools i applied to, didn't ask for statement of account and all those important questions for me to be able to prove I'll be coming back

Is it because my ties to US is strong and he sees me as a potential immigrant?

I'm so down, gurus in the house please what can I do next? And my school resumes August 27

@lagosismyhome @walspring and all the experts in the house, i need your advice
I'm 19 and i finished high school this year

You have a brother and parents there so yes that can work against you. I would say don't give up and try again. You might meet a Vo who might ask you other questions that favour you

Dopekidd:
Hello gurus in the house. I was denied yestday at lagos, white guy at window 3
VO: what course are u going for

Me: I'm going for my bachelor's degree in computer information systems at university of Texas El paso

VO: but why is business/commerce written on your F1

Me: i explained to him my concentration is computer information systems and it happens to fall under the business/commerce department in the school, that is why it is written on it

VO: okay, how did u hear of this school

Me: my sponsor who happens to stay in Texas told me about this school and all the positive reviews he's heard about it, and i also went ahead to conduct my own online research and discovered the school fits my career interest. I got to discover the sch has enough room for research opportunities, it is a leading federal research spending school
They place a lot of dedication to their international students
Another added advantage is my sponsor is also in Texas

VO: who is your sponsor

Me: My elder brother

VO: what does he do

Me: he's a consultant at an insurance company and a captain in US military reserve

VO: are your parents staying in the US

Me: they are legal residents and only went there few months ago to visit my elder brother because his wife delivered a baby. My dad got back a month ago due to his business, he works in oil and gas. My mum too would return back next week to continue her trade business
(they only became permanent legal residents 4 months ago)

VO: keeps typing and typing for like a minute
Next thing blue paper, u're not eligible at this time bla bla u can reapply again

He didn't even ask if i wrote any tests, didn't ask how many schools i applied to, didn't ask for statement of account and all those important questions for me to be able to prove I'll be coming back

Is it because my ties to US is strong and he sees me as a potential immigrant?

I'm so down, gurus in the house please what can I do next? And my school resumes August 27

@lagosismyhome @walspring and all the experts in the house, i need your advice
I'm 19 and i finished high school this year

You have a brother and parents who have PR so yes that can work against you. I would say don't give up and try again. You might meet a Vo who might ask you other questions that favour you

Also you focused too much on sponsor this sponsor that ... and stirred the interview into questions about sponsor. Don't do that again.

Finally, collected my passport today. I thank God for making this new adventure possible despite my lack of faith. Also, a BIG THANK YOU to every person here that responded to my worries after my interview and to all who took out time to provide people with all they need to know towards a high visa issuance success.

I had two interview

First Interview: June 30th 2018 - Denied
I was interviewed by one young white lady that never sits down in Abuja

Here is my transcript

VO: Your passport and i-20 ( She can't even greet like I'm her mate)
ME: Passed the document
VO: **Starts typing** what's your intent?
ME: Pardon
VO: What's your intent?
ME: Pardon ( I started thinking if I was deaf or my village people remembered me that day)
VO: What's your intent?
ME: I plan to pursue my masters in computer and information science with a specialization in (cuts me off)
VO: How many schools did you apply to?
ME: 4
VO: Name them?
ME: Mentioned all 4.
VO: Who is sponsoring this program?
ME: My Uncle.
VO: Hand me the pink paper saying Sorry, you are not eligible for the nonimmigrant visa to which you applied. The paper contains the reason for denial and you can reapply at any time after your circumstance has changed blah blah blah



Second Interview: July 25th 2018 - Approved
I was interviewed by one white guy in Abuja

Here is my transcript

VO: Your passport
ME: Passed it
VO: Your student visa application
ME: (Confused what he means and stared at him while waiting for possible clarity)
VO: Give me your i-20 ( In my mind i was like, is i-20 that hard to pronounce? Why complicate things)
ME: Passed the document
VO: You were denied visa to Canada few years ago, what happened? **Sets his hands for typing**
ME: (I dreaded this question being asked.. Was banned and rendered inadmissible to Canada) Yes, I was denied study visa because ( cuts me off while nodding his head )
VO: **waits for a long while while typing** Where did you do your undergraduate studies?
ME: **So So** University India
VO: How much did it cost you?
ME: 5000usd yearly exclusive of living expenses.
VO: Who paid for it?
ME: My Uncle
VO: **waits for a long while while typing** what are you going for now?
ME: I AM going for my masters study in Computer and information science with a concentration in information technology at etsu
VO: I see you got scholarship, who is paying for your living expenses
ME : My uncle
VO: oh same Uncle that paid for your undergraduate study?
Me: Yes ( At this point I felt a positive vibe of visa being approved)
VO: What does he do?
ME: He own a company where he deals with computer support and sale of computers and office equipments.
VO: **waits for a long while while typing** how long is this program?
ME: Roughly 2 years
VO: **waits for a long while while typing** what is your plan after graduation?
ME: After my studies, I plan to return home and with my updated knowledge on the latest practices of software engineering and network and information security apply for senior level position in my current company or seek for research intensive IT position in government agency like NITDA ( I expanded it). I plan to work for maximum of 5 years in this position while setting a stage to running my own IT company where I'd be dealing with creation of new generation secure and dependable enterprise systems to power most businesses in Nigeria while offering employment opportunities to Nigerians who wants to make a career in the field. I believe my program would help me achieve this goal.
VO: **waits for a long while while typing** What proof do you have that your living expenses would be taken care of?
ME: I have my sponsors personal and business statement of account.
VO: Give me his personal statement of account.
ME: I passed it
VO: I will be approving your visa. ( Passes two white papers). Paper contains how you will get back your passport and what you need to know before travel. But I'd hold on to your statement to run a thorough check. If found fraudulent, you will be deported even if you are in the states. Should I proceed with it?
ME: Sure no problem.
VO: Once again congratulation and have a great time in your Masters study.
ME: Thanks I appreciate. Bye

Went out dumbfounded and unable to contain the possibility of getting my visa despite my Canadian ban. But God made it happen anyway.

To the travel hopefuls
Nothing is impossible. Prepare well and be very confident till the very end. Whatever will be will be