Soothing:


I belive if you don't belong to 1,then you belong to 2. Were you denied in the middle of March, if your answer is no, then you're a regular applicant, at least according to the above

I was denined last year December, Soo you mean I will fall under the "regular applicant" category?

Yes

MasterforceII:
Visa approved this morning at the Lagos consulate.
Got to the embassy around 5:30am for a 6:30am appointment. Joined the queue, did my biometrics and proceeded Window 2 for my interview. My interview was very short. This is my transcript as I remember:

V.O: Good morning.
Me: Good morning. How was your weekend.
V.O: Very well. Can you pass your documents please?
*passes documents and she examines them for about 10 seconds
V.O: So How did you get to know about this school?
Me: When I decided to apply to graduate school, I made research online about schools that offered research on grid integration of renewable energy resources and I came about Auburn University, amongst others.
V.O: How many other schools did you apply to?
Me: 8
V.0: Have you heard from all?
Me: No. I haven't heard from 3 schools.
V.O: How many schools have you been admitted to?
Me: 3 schools.
V.O: Can you name the schools you haven't heard from?
Me: I haven't heard from Iowa State, Virginia Tech and RPI.
V.O: Okay. Are you married?
Me: No.
V.O: Are you single?
Me: Yes I am.
V.O: Do you have any kids?
Me: No I dont.
V.O: Do you have any relative in the US?
Me: Yes, an aunt.
V.O: Where in the US is she?
Me: She's in Louisiana.
V.O: Congratulations, your visa will be ready in 3 days. You can pick it up at this location. You'll get a text from us when it is ready. Have a nice day.

Lol. To think I prepared all weekend to talk about my research and that wasn't even asked at all. Wasn't asked for GRE or Toefl scores or my funding. Felt rather anticlimatic as I was ready to answer questions about my research. lol. But regardless, I give thanks to God.

Grateful for this thread as it was very helpful in my preparation. Goodluck to everyone and see you in Trumpland or whoever owns the land in 2020.

Congrats man.
You got full funding?

Hi guys,
anyone experienced username/password issues while booking interview dates despite resetting the passwords?
What's the headway out..

thanks

Congratulations bro

MasterforceII:
Visa approved this morning at the Lagos consulate.
Got to the embassy around 5:30am for a 6:30am appointment. Joined the queue, did my biometrics and proceeded Window 2 for my interview. My interview was very short. This is my transcript as I remember:

V.O: Good morning.
Me: Good morning. How was your weekend.
V.O: Very well. Can you pass your documents please?
*passes documents and she examines them for about 10 seconds
V.O: So How did you get to know about this school?
Me: When I decided to apply to graduate school, I made research online about schools that offered research on grid integration of renewable energy resources and I came about Auburn University, amongst others.
V.O: How many other schools did you apply to?
Me: 8
V.0: Have you heard from all?
Me: No. I haven't heard from 3 schools.
V.O: How many schools have you been admitted to?
Me: 3 schools.
V.O: Can you name the schools you haven't heard from?
Me: I haven't heard from Iowa State, Virginia Tech and RPI.
V.O: Okay. Are you married?
Me: No.
V.O: Are you single?
Me: Yes I am.
V.O: Do you have any kids?
Me: No I dont.
V.O: Do you have any relative in the US?
Me: Yes, an aunt.
V.O: Where in the US is she?
Me: She's in Louisiana.
V.O: Congratulations, your visa will be ready in 3 days. You can pick it up at this location. You'll get a text from us when it is ready. Have a nice day.

Lol. To think I prepared all weekend to talk about my research and that wasn't even asked at all. Wasn't asked for GRE or Toefl scores or my funding. Felt rather anticlimatic as I was ready to answer questions about my research. lol. But regardless, I give thanks to God.

Grateful for this thread as it was very helpful in my preparation. Goodluck to everyone and see you in Trumpland or whoever owns the land in 2020.

nelem:

Hi guys,
anyone experienced username/password issues while booking interview dates despite resetting the passwords?
What's the headway out..

thanks

I did over the weekend, call the customer care

Sijubiblisea:
Hello guys,

Please what do you fill in 'the person/entity paying for your trip' in the DS-160 if you have a fully funded graduate assistantship?

I would write the university name if possible , so its very obvious i have funding

MasterforceII:
Visa approved this morning at the Lagos consulate.
Got to the embassy around 5:30am for a 6:30am appointment. Joined the queue, did my biometrics and proceeded Window 2 for my interview. My interview was very short. This is my transcript as I remember:

V.O: Good morning.
Me: Good morning. How was your weekend.
V.O: Very well. Can you pass your documents please?
*passes documents and she examines them for about 10 seconds
V.O: So How did you get to know about this school?
Me: When I decided to apply to graduate school, I made research online about schools that offered research on grid integration of renewable energy resources and I came about Auburn University, amongst others.
V.O: How many other schools did you apply to?
Me: 8
V.0: Have you heard from all?
Me: No. I haven't heard from 3 schools.
V.O: How many schools have you been admitted to?
Me: 3 schools.
V.O: Can you name the schools you haven't heard from?
Me: I haven't heard from Iowa State, Virginia Tech and RPI.
V.O: Okay. Are you married?
Me: No.
V.O: Are you single?
Me: Yes I am.
V.O: Do you have any kids?
Me: No I dont.
V.O: Do you have any relative in the US?
Me: Yes, an aunt.
V.O: Where in the US is she?
Me: She's in Louisiana.
V.O: Congratulations, your visa will be ready in 3 days. You can pick it up at this location. You'll get a text from us when it is ready. Have a nice day.

Lol. To think I prepared all weekend to talk about my research and that wasn't even asked at all. Wasn't asked for GRE or Toefl scores or my funding. Felt rather anticlimatic as I was ready to answer questions about my research. lol. But regardless, I give thanks to God.

Grateful for this thread as it was very helpful in my preparation. Goodluck to everyone and see you in Trumpland or whoever owns the land in 2020.

Wow!
I am really speechless right now, like I am so so happy for you. Congratulations and cheers to more beautiful success stories.

MasterforceII:
Visa approved this morning at the Lagos consulate.
Got to the embassy around 5:30am for a 6:30am appointment. Joined the queue, did my biometrics and proceeded Window 2 for my interview. My interview was very short. This is my transcript as I remember:

V.O: Good morning.
Me: Good morning. How was your weekend.
V.O: Very well. Can you pass your documents please?
*passes documents and she examines them for about 10 seconds
V.O: So How did you get to know about this school?
Me: When I decided to apply to graduate school, I made research online about schools that offered research on grid integration of renewable energy resources and I came about Auburn University, amongst others.
V.O: How many other schools did you apply to?
Me: 8
V.0: Have you heard from all?
Me: No. I haven't heard from 3 schools.
V.O: How many schools have you been admitted to?
Me: 3 schools.
V.O: Can you name the schools you haven't heard from?
Me: I haven't heard from Iowa State, Virginia Tech and RPI.
V.O: Okay. Are you married?
Me: No.
V.O: Are you single?
Me: Yes I am.
V.O: Do you have any kids?
Me: No I dont.
V.O: Do you have any relative in the US?
Me: Yes, an aunt.
V.O: Where in the US is she?
Me: She's in Louisiana.
V.O: Congratulations, your visa will be ready in 3 days. You can pick it up at this location. You'll get a text from us when it is ready. Have a nice day.

Lol. To think I prepared all weekend to talk about my research and that wasn't even asked at all. Wasn't asked for GRE or Toefl scores or my funding. Felt rather anticlimatic as I was ready to answer questions about my research. lol. But regardless, I give thanks to God.

Grateful for this thread as it was very helpful in my preparation. Goodluck to everyone and see you in Trumpland or whoever owns the land in 2020.

Congratulations bro.

LagosismyHome:


I would write the university name if possible , so its very obvious i have funding

Thank you for your response.
Please, what about the 'relationship to you' aspect?
She already filled 'graduate assistantship provider'.
Does that make sense?

Sijubiblisea:


Thank you for your response.
Please, what about the 'relationship to you' aspect?
She already filled 'graduate assistantship provider'.
Does that make sense?

Yes it crystal clear from a reader prespective

Kindly someone put me through how to do a return envelope thing from UPS for passport application purpose in Atlanta GA. I learnt I must submit a return envelope with my application

Hello Nairalanders,

In the DS160, under TRAVEL INFORMATION.
If my uncle is paying/sponsoring my trip through his company account, what will I write at these areas? His name or company name?
(Person/Entity paying for your trip:
Person paying for your trip:
Telephone number:
Email address:
Relationship to you:
Is the address of the party paying for your trip the same as your home or mailing address :
Payer's address

LagosismyHome:


Yes it crystal clear from a reader prespective

Hi dear, please I am also filling my DS 160. I have full tuition waiver. Should I put it that the school is taking care of my trip? Though I have SOA to take care of the deficits.

LagosismyHome:


Yes it crystal clear from a reader prespective

Thank you. One last question please.
For someone who is currently serving(nysc), can she pick the 'does not apply' option in the 'monthly salary in local currency' aspect under work/education/training information?

solihp:
I did over the weekend, call the customer care

Thanks alot.
I will search for the number and put a call through.
can you please share the number... thanks

[quote author=MasterforceII post=78554411]Visa approved this morning at the Lagos consulate.
Got to the embassy around 5:30am for a 6:30am appointment. Joined the queue, did my biometrics and proceeded Window 2 for my interview. My interview was very short. This is my transcript as I remember:

V.O: Good morning.
Me: Good morning. How was your weekend.
V.O: Very well. Can you pass your documents please?
*passes documents and she examines them for about 10 seconds
V.O: So How did you get to know about this school?
Me: When I decided to apply to graduate school, I made research online about schools that offered research on grid integration of renewable energy resources and I came about Auburn University, amongst others.
V.O: How many other schools did you apply to?
Me: 8
V.0: Have you heard from all?
Me: No. I haven't heard from 3 schools.
V.O: How many schools have you been admitted to?
Me: 3 schools.
V.O: Can you name the schools you haven't heard from?
Me: I haven't heard from Iowa State, Virginia Tech and RPI.
V.O: Okay. Are you married?
Me: No.
V.O: Are you single?
Me: Yes I am.
V.O: Do you have any kids?
Me: No I dont.
V.O: Do you have any relative in the US?
Me: Yes, an aunt.
V.O: Where in the US is she?
Me: She's in Louisiana.
V.O: Congratulations, your visa will be ready in 3 days. You can pick it up at this location. You'll get a text from us when it is ready. Have a nice day.

Lol. To think I prepared all weekend to talk about my research and that wasn't even asked at all. Wasn't asked for GRE or Toefl scores or my funding. Felt rather anticlimatic as I was ready to answer questions about my research. lol. But regardless, I give thanks to God.

Grateful for this thread as it was very helpful in my preparation. Goodluck to everyone and see you in Trumpland or whoever owns the land in 2020.



Wow!!! Congrats. I tap into ur success & favour

amb001:


Clemson University Industrial Engineering...MS

One of the statements won't reach the amount i presented for the i20. Is an account from a US resident/citizen not a minus for me?

Yeah, Clemson is a good school and IE is a good degree with different career paths

I will advice you go with one account. Find a way to merge all the funds into one account. I have seen people getting approvals from US-based accounts but be prepared to show home ties

Amyfid12:


Good morning wonderful people!!!
@Bracelum, please can I get your e-mail address?
Thank you.

Please share your question here. If it requires one-on-one conversation, we can communicate via email

Olalekank:

OMG, this looked so short

Congrats boss! You deserve it!

Thank you.

Brown2Green:


Congrats man.
You got full funding?

Thanks. Yeah I did.

sharwama:

Wow!
I am really speechless right now, like I am so so happy for you. Congratulations and cheers to more beautiful success stories.

Haha. Thanks miss. Wish you the same.

bracelum:


Please share your question here. If it requires one-on-one conversation, we can communicate via email

Well said! All these "backyard" chats will make this thread less and less resourceful.

bracelum:


Yeah, Clemson is a good school and IE is a good degree with different career paths

I will advice you go with one account. Find a way to merge all the funds into one account. I have seen people getting approvals from US-based accounts but be prepared to show home ties

Are you saying I can't have two sponsors.
That's if someone is given GA and you have two uncles willing to foot the bills.

@ Lagosismyhome and other experienced guys here, plz would appreciate your kind advice

Currently filling my DS-160 form and on the section of who will fund this travel, since I have a full graduate assistantship without any deficit,

1. Is it proper if I put the details of my department, since they are the provider of my funding.

2. Is it a must to go to the interview with SOA, even though I dont have any deficit in my I-20, because some people have advised that I go with SOA just in case the VO asked and that I should fill the details of the SOA provider on the space on who is funding this travel.

Plz really need your inputs, because I'm confused now and this issue has made me pause from filling the form for over a week now

Sijubiblisea:


Thank you. One last question please.
For someone who is currently serving(nysc), can she pick the 'does not apply' option in the 'monthly salary in local currency' aspect under work/education/training information?

are you her agent , why is she not asking the question directly and learning the process herself

MasterforceII:
Visa approved this morning at the Lagos consulate.
Got to the embassy around 5:30am for a 6:30am appointment. Joined the queue, did my biometrics and proceeded Window 2 for my interview. My interview was very short. This is my transcript as I remember:

V.O: Good morning.
Me: Good morning. How was your weekend.
V.O: Very well. Can you pass your documents please?
*passes documents and she examines them for about 10 seconds
V.O: So How did you get to know about this school?
Me: When I decided to apply to graduate school, I made research online about schools that offered research on grid integration of renewable energy resources and I came about Auburn University, amongst others.
V.O: How many other schools did you apply to?
Me: 8
V.0: Have you heard from all?
Me: No. I haven't heard from 3 schools.
V.O: How many schools have you been admitted to?
Me: 3 schools.
V.O: Can you name the schools you haven't heard from?
Me: I haven't heard from Iowa State, Virginia Tech and RPI.
V.O: Okay. Are you married?
Me: No.
V.O: Are you single?
Me: Yes I am.
V.O: Do you have any kids?
Me: No I dont.
V.O: Do you have any relative in the US?
Me: Yes, an aunt.
V.O: Where in the US is she?
Me: She's in Louisiana.
V.O: Congratulations, your visa will be ready in 3 days. You can pick it up at this location. You'll get a text from us when it is ready. Have a nice day.

Lol. To think I prepared all weekend to talk about my research and that wasn't even asked at all. Wasn't asked for GRE or Toefl scores or my funding. Felt rather anticlimatic as I was ready to answer questions about my research. lol. But regardless, I give thanks to God.

Grateful for this thread as it was very helpful in my preparation. Goodluck to everyone and see you in Trumpland or whoever owns the land in 2020.

Congratulations Bro

hybeenoni:
@ Lagosismyhome and other experienced guys here, plz would appreciate your kind advice

Currently filling my DS-160 form and on the section of who will fund this travel, since I have a full graduate assistantship without any deficit,

1. Is it proper if I put the details of my department, since they are the provider of my funding.

2. Is it a must to go to the interview with SOA, even though I dont have any deficit in my I-20, because some people have advised that I go with SOA just in case the VO asked and that I should fill the details of the SOA provider on the space on who is funding this travel.

Plz really need your inputs, because I'm confused now and this issue has made me pause from filling the form for over a week now

Why should something so little cause you to pause for one week ... Take your time ooo. Behave

1. I would say yes that fine to put your department or university as the person sponsoring your trip

2. if there is no extra on your i20 that shows if you go with or without it is most likely not going to be an issue . Its most likely not going to be asked and if asked you mention you have full funding . For flight ticket and such you can take an SOA incase it asked how you intend to pay for that but even a SOA with regular balance to cover that is okay . It is highly unlikely but you can take if you want to feel more comfortable

Go through previous transcript , and use People who got Visa with funding as a guide to prepare well

LagosismyHome:


are you her agent , why is she not asking the question directly and learning the process herself

Well, 'she' is asking the question herself and she'd be glad if you can answer

MasterforceII:
Visa approved this morning at the Lagos consulate.
Got to the embassy around 5:30am for a 6:30am appointment. Joined the queue, did my biometrics and proceeded Window 2 for my interview. My interview was very short. This is my transcript as I remember:

V.O: Good morning.
Me: Good morning. How was your weekend.
V.O: Very well. Can you pass your documents please?
*passes documents and she examines them for about 10 seconds
V.O: So How did you get to know about this school?
Me: When I decided to apply to graduate school, I made research online about schools that offered research on grid integration of renewable energy resources and I came about Auburn University, amongst others.
V.O: How many other schools did you apply to?
Me: 8
V.0: Have you heard from all?
Me: No. I haven't heard from 3 schools.
V.O: How many schools have you been admitted to?
Me: 3 schools.
V.O: Can you name the schools you haven't heard from?
Me: I haven't heard from Iowa State, Virginia Tech and RPI.
V.O: Okay. Are you married?
Me: No.
V.O: Are you single?
Me: Yes I am.
V.O: Do you have any kids?
Me: No I dont.
V.O: Do you have any relative in the US?
Me: Yes, an aunt.
V.O: Where in the US is she?
Me: She's in Louisiana.
V.O: Congratulations, your visa will be ready in 3 days. You can pick it up at this location. You'll get a text from us when it is ready. Have a nice day.

Lol. To think I prepared all weekend to talk about my research and that wasn't even asked at all. Wasn't asked for GRE or Toefl scores or my funding. Felt rather anticlimatic as I was ready to answer questions about my research. lol. But regardless, I give thanks to God.

Grateful for this thread as it was very helpful in my preparation. Goodluck to everyone and see you in Trumpland or whoever owns the land in 2020.

congratulations bro...i tap into your testimony and hope to post my approved visa transcript soon too

Bossoflife25:

Are you saying I can't have two sponsors.
That's if someone is given GA and you have two uncles willing to foot the bills.

I'm not saying you can't.
Loans covering 84% of the cost of attendance + two bank statements does not look like a stable financial ability.

You may get the visa but the chances are not as bright as someone that has a loan + one bank statement.
So, it is better to reduce the risks as best as you can.

bracelum:


I'm not saying you can't.
Loans covering 84% of the cost of attendance + two bank statements does not look like a stable financial ability.

You may get the visa but the chances are not as bright as someone that has a loan + one bank statement.
So, it is better to reduce the risks as best as you can.

GA is not a loan.
It is a current assets.
Also having multiple bank statements shows more funding options.
Which limits the burden on a single individual.
#mythought.

Bossoflife25:

Are you saying I can't have two sponsors.
That's if someone is given GA and you have two uncles willing to foot the bills.

Getting a GA and Going through Loans are two different things . The original question asked to Bracelum was not relating to GA

What he talked about multiple sponsor through a Loan pathway