ybahrbz91:
How do you plan going about it?
Do you mean the school official is not entitled to giving an extension after a genuine reason is presented?

(1) School officials can issue extension letters as much as possible BUT the underlying factor is the acceptance at the POE.

(2) Giving an excuse that the embassy is responsible for the delay of visas don't really work cos they place priority on the security of their country before other things. Cos they believe that late arrival may result in late registration amongst other things and subsequently may lead to F1 status fallout.

CptCharlesVane:
Nairaland is only a subset of the whole picture.

Lots of the people I engage with have no bearing with NL.

Besides, NL is a perfect frame for data analysis

Good evening all. Please I will like to post a proposed transcript of my intending interview here, like I have seen others do. I don't know if there is any rules to it. Please kindly critic and correct me so I can learn better. I look forward to your questions and corrections. Thanks!
V.O: Good morning. Can i have your passport and i20 form
Me: Good morning ma'am. Here they are.
V.O: What's the purpose of your trip
Me: for studies and to get my second degree in pre medicine from Salisbury university, maryland
V.O: Why do you wish to study in USA and not here?
Me: course work for my field is far superior in Salisbury university compared to what's available here in Nigeria, They do lots of research and also I want to get global exposure.
V.O: Have you ever been to USA before
Me: No, never had the need for it, till now
V.O: why have you chosen this specific university
Me: the university is well known for research in my field. My faculty boasts of 32 laboratories and 20 research lab. Its among the top 100 public universities in America and also among the top universities that offers kinesiology and physical therapy (which is the field i'm going for)in USA
Can you tell me the location of the University:
Me: its located in the city of Salisbury Wicomico county, Maryland approximately 115 miles south east of Washington DC
V.O:Why did you chose this institute and how did you find out about it
Me: my aunt recommended the school and I also researched it to know more about it. The students agree that professors put a lot of effort in teaching their classes, its easy to get the classes you want and work load is easy to manage.
V.O: how many universities did you apply for
Me: one (Salisbury university)
V.O: can you mention name of some professors
Me: Prof, Ann Barse, Ryan Taylor, Eugene Williams, Samuel Geleta etc
V.O: Did you receive any scholarship:
Me: Yes 2000 dollars annually
V.O: Why are you taking this course:
Me: I'm passionate about a career path in medicine. There are not many orthopedic specialists in Nigeria, so the knowledge I obtained will help me to stand out once I return.
V.O: Have you got any loans
Me: No
V.O: who is your sponsor/what does she do
Me: My aunt, she is a registered nurse/supervisor in ****
V.O: how many people are dependents of your sponsor? Why is she sponsoring you?
Me: None, my dad sponsored her though school, when I reached out to her after his demise, she felt obligated to return the Favour. She also believes in my dreams and know she will leap the benefits in the future.
V.O: Do you intend to work in the USA during and after completion of your studies?
Me: I'm legally allowed to work for 20hours on campus, but I want to focus on my course work for now. After studies, I intend to come back to Nigeria and get a job in ave maria, st Nicholas or reddinton hospital in Lagos.
Do you know anyone in your University
Me: Yes I have a cousin there
V.O: Do you have relatives is USA
Me: Yes I have an uncle with his family.
V.O: how can you prove that you will come back after finishing your studies
Me: my entire family is here, there are good opportunities here when I return with my knowledge and certificate, so I will definitely come back.
V.O: I will be approving your visa, *hands me the white paper�
Me: Thank you very much.

Still personal experience and is largely subjective. The nature of the visa process is that it is really hard to come up with sweeping generalizations even when it looks like it obvious.

What would be your conclusion if most those denied seeking second bachelors' degrees in the US must have graduated 5+ years ago and are over 35 years old. See, that's two variables right there, so would you say it's the second degree that's the issue? Then go on to add school, finance, visa application and travel history plus the majority of the people not posting on NL and those you haven't interacted with.

It cannot be overemphasized that the process is on a case by case basis and the best bet for a candidate is to present their case as a non-immigrant student as genuinely as possible. The VOs are also human sometimes they barely give people the opportunity to speak but when they listen there's a chance.

Brown2Green:



Lots of the people I engage with have no bearing with NL.

Besides, NL is a perfect frame for data analysis

When someone tracks his passport while on AP and gets "There's no status update for the passport number submitted", is this a good sign that visa will soon be issued or its something to be worried about?

biikeys:


You'll still see places

Yes oh. I can imagine what those big cities would look like.

Flaame:
yeah, thanks. Maybe if I had told him they all studied abroad in London the interview would have taken to another direction. Truthfully, they all did, but I never knew till I yesterday, I was very very young when they graduated(10 or 11 years). It's well

Hopefully you'll get it the next time.

No. Attend your interview at Abuja. Same thing happened to me. Filled in Lagos, but had to go to Abuja due to a lack of interview date at the Lagos consulate.

ybahrbz91:
Good morning house.

I want to make an inquiry concerning a change in location.

I filled in Lagos on my DS-160 but I got an appointment for Abuja. Do I need to make any changes having submitted my DS-160.

THANKS

I want to use this medium to appreciate all the Gurus in this group. My F1 Visa was denied in Abuja 2days ago.
This is my TRANSCRIPT

VO- pass me your passport and 120
Me- Did as he said
VO- Why ....... college?
Me- Am going to further my studies in English and America culture.
VO- How many schools did you apply to?
ME- Honestly, I applied to only one college in America
VO- who is sponsoring you?
ME- My Mum is sponsoring you.
VO- What does your mother do?
ME- She has worked as a civil servant for more than 30years, She’s currently the Director of bla bla bla
VO- Have you travelled out before
ME- No

Ok sorry you have been found ineligible for a visa but you can reapply. Bla bla bla

I just kukuma collected my blue paper and disappeared. Am hoping to reapply soon. What are my chances.

I want to use this medium to appreciate all the Gurus in this group. My F1 Visa was denied in Abuja 2days ago.
This is my TRANSCRIPT

VO- pass me your passport and 120
Me- Did as he said
VO- Why ....... college?
Me- Am going to further my studies in English and America culture.
VO- How many schools did you apply to?
ME- Honestly, I applied to only one college in America
VO- who is sponsoring you?
ME- My Mum is sponsoring you.
VO- What does your mother do?
ME- She has worked as a civil servant for more than 30years, She’s currently the Director of bla bla bla
VO- Have you travelled out before
ME- No

Ok sorry you have been found ineligible for a visa but you can reapply. Bla bla bla

I just kukuma collected my blue paper and disappeared. Am hoping to reapply soon. What are my chances.

Please house assist with advice on what to do. I have almost lost hope for Fall 2019 due to the fact that I didn't get any form of funding from my department and the other departments which I applied to.This evening I got a mail for Skype interview with one of the department chair. After the interview he sounded hopeful although he asked me if I can be able to get to Ball state university in 2 wks time if granted this offer with a little extension. I need your advice on the possibility because I haven't gotten my I20 neither have I booked for an interview[/quote]

Ernestamy:
Please house assist with advice on what to do. I have almost lost hope for Fall 2019 due to the fact that I didn't get any form of funding from my department and the other departments which I applied to.This evening I got a mail for Skype interview with one of the department chair. After the interview he sounded hopeful although he asked me if I can be able to get to Ball state university in 2 wks time if granted this offer with a little extension. I need your advice on the possibility because I haven't gotten my I20 neither have I booked for an interview

Okay I think it’s kinda late tho,considering it takes About 5 days to get that 1-20,you haven’t booked an interview as well..spring is smiling at you..discuss about the possibility of that funding for spring instead.

If you're planning to apply for a second Bsc, I'll advice you.. Don't!
Approval chances is slimmer than 1%

Don't waste the money for Visa.

Says the retired US Visa officer with 30+ years experience

Oga go sleep!

Brown2Green:
If you're planning to apply for a second Bsc, I'll advice you.. Don't!
Approval chances is slimmer than 1%

Don't waste the money for Visa.

Ernestamy:
Please house assist with advice on what to do. I have almost lost hope for Fall 2019 due to the fact that I didn't get any form of funding from my department and the other departments which I applied to.This evening I got a mail for Skype interview with one of the department chair. After the interview he sounded hopeful although he asked me if I can be able to get to Ball state university in 2 wks time if granted this offer with a little extension. I need your advice on the possibility because I haven't gotten my I20 neither have I booked for an interview

What you'll likely do is inquire if your Assistantship can be transferred to Spring.

That's the safest thing to do.

CptCharlesVane:
Says the retired US Visa officer with 30+ years experience

Oga go sleep!

You can keep quoting me

That's the best way to get attention.

Brown2Green:
If you're planning to apply for a second Bsc, I'll advice you.. Don't!
Approval chances is slimmer than 1%[color=#000000][/color]

Don't waste the money for Visa.

The way you speak authoritatively sometimes, baffle me.... That you got your visa approved does not mean you have mastered the process... Stay blessed!

TheNoble007:


The way you speak authoritatively sometimes, baffle me.... That you got your visa approved does not mean you have mastered the process... Stay blessed!

All of you coming out here should go for a second Bsc and come with approval.
Till then , I stand with my analysis.

Monykviv:

Ok... prepare well and best of luck

DammyNwodo1999:

I want to use this medium to appreciate all the Gurus in this group. My F1 Visa was denied in Abuja 2days ago.
This is my TRANSCRIPT

VO- pass me your passport and 120
Me- Did as he said
VO- Why ....... college?
Me- Am going to further my studies in English and America culture.
VO- How many schools did you apply to?
ME- Honestly, I applied to only one college in America
VO- who is sponsoring you?
ME- My Mum is sponsoring you.
VO- What does your mother do?
ME- She has worked as a civil servant for more than 30years, She’s currently the Director of bla bla bla
VO- Have you travelled out before
ME- No

Ok sorry you have been found ineligible for a visa but you can reapply. Bla bla bla

I just kukuma collected my blue paper and disappeared. Am hoping to reapply soon. What are my chances.

If you really need help, state the school you applied to. Besides why are you hiding the school’s name in the first place?

Lol maybe na red-flag community college

Milkshakes01:


If you really need help, state the school you applied to. Besides why are you hiding the school’s name in the first place?

solihp:
Another option is this. This list was provided to me when I was selecting schools too, it might be of help to you.



A. ROLLING ADMISSIONS -
What does "Rolling" mean - Under rolling deadlines there is no fixed application deadline declared by the university. Applications are accepted anytime till the seats for that particular semester are full.
University of Toledo
Wright State University, Dayton
California State University, Long Beach
Oklahoma City University
Rochester Institute of Technology
State University of New York, Binghamton


B. FALL SESSION ADMISSIONS -
(August-December Semester)

US Universities with Deadlines in March -
George Washington University – 15 March
Polytechnic Institute of New York University, Brooklyn – 15 March
South Dakota School of Mines & Tech – 15 March
University of Colorado, Denver – 15 March
University of Kentucky, Lexington – 15 March
University of North Texas, Denton – 15 March
Stevens Institute of Technology – 15 March
University of Pennsylvania – 15 March
California State University, Northridge – 31 March
University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa – March

US Universities with Deadlines in April -
Idaho State University – 1 April
University of Arkansas, Little Rock – 1 April
California State University, Fresno – 1 April
oregon State University, Corvallis – 1 April
University of Houston, University Park – 1 April
University of Michigan, Dearborn – 1 April
University of Texas, San Antonio – 1 April
University of Utah, Salt Lake City – 1 April
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University – 1 April
West Virginia University, Morgantown – 1 April
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo – 1 April
Wichita State University – 1 April
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville – 1 April
University of Houston, Clear Lake – 1 April
University of Oklahoma, Norman – 1 April
University of Memphis – 1 April
Villanova University – 1 April
California State University, Los Angeles – 15 April
Lamar University – 15 April
Old Dominion University, Norfolk – 15 April
South Dakota State University, Brookings – 15 April
University of Georgia – 15 April
University of Iowa, Iowa City – 15 April

US Universities with Deadlines in May -
City University of New York, City College – 1 May
Clarkson University – 1 May
Illinois State University, Normal – 1 May
Mississippi State University – 1 May
Northern Illinois University, Dekalb – 1 May
Oakland University, Rochester – 1 May
University of Idaho, Moscow – 1 May
University of Memphis– 1 May
University of Michigan, Dearborn – 1 May
University of Nevada, Las Vegas – 1 May
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque – 1 May
Wayne State University – 1 May
Western Illinois University – 1 May
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks – 1 May (General)
University of Texas, Dallas – 1 May (General)
Boise State University – 15 May
Southern Methodist University – 15 May
University of Louisiana, Lafayette – 15 May
University of Colorado, Denver – 15 May (Final)
Louisiana State University, Baton Rogue – 15 May (Final)
University of North Dakota, Grand Forks – 15 May (Computer Science)
Montana State University, Bozeman – 15 May (Most of Engineering Departments)
Wright State University, Dayton – 15 May (Early)
Lawrence Technological University – 22 May

US Universities with Deadlines in June -
Louisiana Tech University, Ruston – 1 June
Monmouth University – 1 June
California State University, Fresno – 1 June
Kent State University – 1 June
New York Institute of Technology – 1 June
Syracuse University – 1 June
Texas A & M University, Kingsville – 1 June
Texas State University – 1 June (Final)
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville – 1 June
University of Arkansas, Little Rock – 1 June
University of California, Riverside – 1 June (without Aid)
University of Detroit, Mercy – 1 June
University of Illinois, Springfield – 1 June
Florida Institute of Technology – 8 June
Drexel University – 13 June
Marist College, Poughkeepsie – 15 June
California State University, Northridge – 15 June
George Mason University, Fairfax – 15 June
Missouri University of Science & Technology, Rolla – 15 June (Final)
Tulane University – 15 June

US Universities with Deadlines in July -
Florida State University – 1 July
Lamar University – 1 July
Minnesota State University, Mankato – 1 July
Arkansas State University – 3 July
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville – 15 July
University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport – 15 July
University of South Alabama, Mobile – 15 July (Computer Science)
University of South Alabama, Mobile – 1 July (Other Engineering Departments).

US Universities with Deadlines in August -
State University of New York, Albany – 1 August (without Aid)
Villanova University – 1 August (Computer Science)
University of North Carolina, Charlotte – 15 August (Final)

Most of these fall deadlines are not for priority funding consideration. I attended University of Arkansas, Fayetteville and the priority deadline is Jan 15.

Mm

...

Glowrie22:


Most of these fall deadlines are not for priority funding consideration. I attended University of Arkansas, Fayetteville and the priority deadline is Jan 15.

Like the heading says, those are the schools with rolling admissions and schools with deadline in those months, nothing was said about priority. Even at that, although some might not be the priority deadline, some are.

If I can remember correctly the original post named the specific program that the list is relevant for and yes different programs / departments, even within the same university, have different deadlines. So the list as is quoted on this thread doesn't help much.

Glowrie22:


Most of these fall deadlines are not for priority funding consideration. I attended University of Arkansas, Fayetteville and the priority deadline is Jan 15.

You should check requirements for the scholarship with the schools that offer them. There you'll get the answers you're looking for, whether age or time after high school graduation factors in. Also importantly to avoid listening to a self-acclaimed expert here who would loosely give confabulated visa approval rates and god-knows-what-else from his toilet.

To your other questions, you haven't even began yet as all you have here is 'I intend' and 'I hope' and that's fine at least your asking. I'm sure you're aware 4 to 10 full scholarships out of total applications recieved would be extremely competitive so why don't you first take the exam then use your score and profile to match those intentions because many times reality, I mean test scores, actually fall well below one's expectations.

Wouldn't it be great if we all can get that perfect SAT and GRE score, but then again it won't be a 99th percentile score if we all did, would it?

Anyway, best of luck with everything. By the way, 21 isn't old for undergrad. When/if ever you get to NYSC orientation camp at 25 you'd realize how refreshingly young you'll feel

YoungDreamer:
I've been a silent follower on this thread. I'm a matured student who is above 21 and will be applying to schools with full ride scholarship for international and those two schools I've researched are hendrix college and Rollins college. I will also be writing SAT by October 5 and am using ixl learning for my study.

Will age be a factor the schools will consider when giving the full ride. The schools have 4 and 10 full ride scholarships respectively for freshman. I do hope to make not less than 1400/1600 in SAT, Am good in maths but the English is what's giving me concern. I do hope to transfer or better still start afresh as afresh in UC Berkeley when I get there.

What advice would you give me.

Which college abi you dey shame for the college ni? Seems you already have a gut feeling why you were denied. English and American Culture? and you said further your studies so I'm guessing you have a BA in English at least.

Well, I'm sure you knew this already. Try other schools that you won't be ashamed to write in your next transcript and another course that doesn't sound like you want to leave Buhari all by himself in our lovely country except you really really want to study american culture.

Cheer up, man! Follow the 1+1 and you'll get approved, your mom as sponsor is a plus.

DammyNwodo1999:
I want to use this medium to appreciate all the Gurus in this group. My F1 Visa was denied in Abuja 2days ago.
This is my TRANSCRIPT

VO- pass me your passport and 120
Me- Did as he said
VO- Why ....... college?
Me- Am going to further my studies in English and America culture.
VO- How many schools did you apply to?
ME- Honestly, I applied to only one college in America
VO- who is sponsoring you?
ME- My Mum is sponsoring you.
VO- What does your mother do?
ME- She has worked as a civil servant for more than 30years, She’s currently the Director of bla bla bla
VO- Have you travelled out before
ME- No

Ok sorry you have been found ineligible for a visa but you can reapply. Bla bla bla

I just kukuma collected my blue paper and disappeared. Am hoping to reapply soon. What are my chances.

The rehearsals about convincing the VO that you'd return is unnecessary and it only affirms the contrary if anything They only ask indirectly 'what are you going to do with the degree? ... when you return?'

Fill your DS form yourself, I hope, then expect questions about those your uncle and sponsor aunty in the US and even your cousin in the school you want to attend. Your reason for attending should not sound like you are seeking their (the VOs) approval for an extended family rendezvous in America.

Always look at your case individually and raise questions as it relates to you. 'Why do you want to go for a Premed program after you have a Bachelors in x_x?' Assuming you have a BSc in life science 'Why not apply directly, why do premed?'

'How is the course work superior to the one in Nigeria?' Be specific. If you have time between your first degree 'Why now, what have you been doing since?'

These are more relevant than practicing on how to promise them that you would return to Nigeria and naming professors. If premed isn't undergraduate, even if it is practicing about about research and research area is moot. Look inward, don't use questions graduate students here use. You have a first degree and you want to go for another one in a school where your cousin is at already, why?

Kinesiology and physical therapy, what is it and why?

Having a degree already and having your aunty (I assume your sponsor) recommend the university, depends on perspective and how it could be presented, could be seen as your aunty just wanting you over in the US and you went with the plan, especially applying to just that university. If you really wanted to do medicine especially as a graduate you wouldn't wait for your aunty to choose a university for you. You would've done some research yourself and you would have had options not just Salisbury.

Chew on these to help you better prepare.

Monykviv:
Good evening all. Please I will like to post a proposed transcript of my intending interview here, like I have seen others do. I don't know if there is any rules to it. Please kindly critic and correct me so I can learn better. I look forward to your questions and corrections. Thanks!
V.O: Good morning. Can i have your passport and i20 form
Me: Good morning ma'am. Here they are.
V.O: What's the purpose of your trip
Me: for studies and to get my second degree in pre medicine from Salisbury university, maryland
V.O: Why do you wish to study in USA and not here?
Me: course work for my field is far superior in Salisbury university compared to what's available here in Nigeria, They do lots of research and also I want to get global exposure.
V.O: Have you ever been to USA before
Me: No, never had the need for it, till now
V.O: why have you chosen this specific university
Me: the university is well known for research in my field. My faculty boasts of 32 laboratories and 20 research lab. Its among the top 100 public universities in America and also among the top universities that offers kinesiology and physical therapy (which is the field i'm going for)in USA
Can you tell me the location of the University:
Me: its located in the city of Salisbury Wicomico county, Maryland approximately 115 miles south east of Washington DC
V.O:Why did you chose this institute and how did you find out about it
Me: my aunt recommended the school and I also researched it to know more about it. The students agree that professors put a lot of effort in teaching their classes, its easy to get the classes you want and work load is easy to manage.
V.O: how many universities did you apply for
Me: one (Salisbury university)
V.O: can you mention name of some professors
Me: Prof, Ann Barse, Ryan Taylor, Eugene Williams, Samuel Geleta etc
V.O: Did you receive any scholarship:
Me: Yes 2000 dollars annually
V.O: Why are you taking this course:
Me: I'm passionate about a career path in medicine. There are not many orthopedic specialists in Nigeria, so the knowledge I obtained will help me to stand out once I return.
V.O: Have you got any loans
Me: No
V.O: who is your sponsor/what does she do
Me: My aunt, she is a registered nurse/supervisor in ****
V.O: how many people are dependents of your sponsor? Why is she sponsoring you?
Me: None, my dad sponsored her though school, when I reached out to her after his demise, she felt obligated to return the Favour. She also believes in my dreams and know she will leap the benefits in the future.
V.O: Do you intend to work in the USA during and after completion of your studies?
Me: I'm legally allowed to work for 20hours on campus, but I want to focus on my course work for now. After studies, I intend to come back to Nigeria and get a job in ave maria, st Nicholas or reddinton hospital in Lagos.
Do you know anyone in your University
Me: Yes I have a cousin there
V.O: Do you have relatives is USA
Me: Yes I have an uncle with his family.
V.O: how can you prove that you will come back after finishing your studies
Me: my entire family is here, there are good opportunities here when I return with my knowledge and certificate, so I will definitely come back.

V.O: I will be approving your visa, *hands me the white paper�
Me: Thank you very much.

Never understand why some of you include this, it can be confusing to some of us whose eyes run super fast across the letters.

Thanks so much dear brother

DammyNwodo1999:

I want to use this medium to appreciate all the Gurus in this group. My F1 Visa was denied in Abuja 2days ago.
This is my TRANSCRIPT

VO- pass me your passport and 120
Me- Did as he said
VO- Why ....... college?
Me- Am going to further my studies in English and America culture.
VO- How many schools did you apply to?
ME- Honestly, I applied to only one college in America
VO- who is sponsoring you?
ME- My Mum is sponsoring you.
VO- What does your mother do?
ME- She has worked as a civil servant for more than 30years, She’s currently the Director of bla bla bla
VO- Have you travelled out before
ME- No

Ok sorry you have been found ineligible for a visa but you can reapply. Bla bla bla

I just kukuma collected my blue paper and disappeared. Am hoping to reapply soon. What are my chances.

*WHY.... .. college ? is different from WHAT are you going to do ?

Remember say na English and amurika culture you wan go study ooo

. My F1 Visa was denied in Abuja 2days ago.
This is my TRANSCRIPT

VO- pass me your passport and 120
Me- Did as he said
VO- Why Richland college?
Me- Am going to further my studies in English and America culture.
VO- How many schools did you apply to?
ME- Honestly, I applied to only one college in America
VO- who is sponsoring you?
ME- My Mum is sponsoring you.
VO- What does your mother do?
ME- She has worked as a civil servant for more than 30years, She’s currently the Director of bla bla bla
VO- Have you travelled out before
ME- No

Ok sorry you have been found ineligible for a visa but you can reapply. Bla bla bla

I just kukuma collected my blue paper and disappeared. Am hoping to reapply soon. My program starts on Oct 1st
What are my chances and I don’t intend making any changes in my next application