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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Jaytee116: 8:11pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
Love the energy here today... Congratulations to all those approved . 5 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by dipdat123: 8:42pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
@Lagosismyhome I already used his company name as my sponsor or changing it to his personal name looks inconsistent. I have a letter from his bank stating his the sole signatory to him current account. Ok I will be relaxed, yes I will. I am already. Thank you so much. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Modelove(f): 8:54pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
Congratulations to all those who got approved today...and to those denied please keep on trying and do not loose hope because some of those who got approved today were at one point denied too....So Y’all should keep pushing. 1 Like |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Comique(m): 8:57pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
Who can help me with mock up Interview. I've been scheduled for 13th. Who else have succeeded in applying for the Emergency appointment after selecting June 19, 2021 schedule as stated in the mail sent subject URGENT NIV LAGOS APPOINTMENT.?? |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by NoTimeZone(m): 9:11pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
It feels like every transcript I read was conducted at the Lagos consulate. Are there anybody who had their appointment at the Abuja consulate and got their Visa approved? I want to suggest that for every transcript, whether approved or not, the location should be added. Maybe it could serve as some kind of survey. @fairheart @lagosismyhome Pls share your thoughts. 3 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Philadelphia: 9:22pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
Dgreatestt: Those of you who will come here to share half transcript, nobody is forcing you to share. If you cannot share your full transcript, then shove it up that part of your body that doesn't see the light of day. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by jhidey08(m): 9:29pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
Comique:Try and get in touch with Fairheart, he has been really helpful to a lot of us here. Please when did you apply? And were you just scheduled for an interview today? |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Comique(m): 9:32pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
jhidey08: I applied early oct. Was scheduled for oct 26, later cancelled and now Nov 13 |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Gabby1234: 9:38pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
Hi, Please I need Information on how to get the expedited appointment. School resume January 14th |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Walspring: 9:39pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
domex007: Boss am good. It’s been a while. Let’s give all thanks to God. Check your email |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by jhidey08(m): 9:58pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
Comique:Okay, thanks for this information. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by LagosismyHome(f): 10:00pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
NoTimeZone: It would be a nice idea but you know your people.... some here dont post transcript or some post with bleep up and down with little details while some truly do give back and post a proper transcript for others to learn just as they have learnt In all cases, there no police here and you cant really force any rules as much as anybody will want to. It still optional , so hey you/we can only take it how you see it . You suggested it hopefully those who see your comment will put a location ... 3 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Philadelphia: 10:22pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
fairheart:Hi, Please check your pm. I need a mock interview please. Thanks. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Snakedoctor1: 10:44pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
Comique:Hope you got their last email and acted accordingly |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Comique(m): 11:04pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
Philadelphia: I did, but I hope I have done it right. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Cityofdavid(m): 11:21pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
abicarst: Congratulations man |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by OzzyAmbitious: 11:28pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
Visa approved today Nov 6th!!!! Location: Lagos Appointment time: 7am I promised to share my transcript as a testimony so here goes. My appointment was for 7am but I got here by 5:45am from my house. Met people already queued up and I remembered I had not withdrawn my reciprocity fee(42,900). So I told my taxify driver to go back and look for a bank so I could withdraw. I finally withdrew and got back to the embassy by 5:55am. I had to keep my bag with those gate people and they were telling me 2k. I was like for what?? Una no dey pity for person?? Please I dont have 2k o, its 1k I have. We finally agreed on 1k and i gave them the bag. I met up with a friend of mine who was going for the same course (Masters in Agric Economics) and who also got full funding like me. We stayed on the line for over an hour during which time our documents were signed by a CGI staff and they affixed a sticker on the back of our passport. I must say there was a particular toddler that was causing havoc up and down today(classic f2 toddler behavior, lol). I loved his energy and he helped to keep us calm. We finally went through the security checks and got into the strong room where we scanned our fingerprints, submitted our gt bank receipt and then queued up to face judgement. There was a particular VO on the left that was issuing refusals like sweet. "I'm sorry I'm unable to issue your Visa at this time, this paper will explain why". See me doing probability in my head. I was like if this person goes left, this one will go right and so forth so I will be interviewed by the VO on the right. The lady in front of me going for accounting got rejected due to funding by the VO on the left and then it was my turn to face him. Probability ko le work o.. I quickly said God, the hour has come to glorify yourself. Vo: good morning Me: Hello, good morning. Vo: Pass me your passport and other docs Me: passed them through one impossibly small slit Vo: so where are you going? Me: I'm going to the university of Florida for my masters in Agricultural Economics Vo: why did you choose this school? Me: I choose this school because UF is spearheading the research on citrus greening disease and I've received funding to work with Dr. XYZ. VO: Wow, citrus right? You're so specific. Me: Yeah (shines teeth behind my mask) VO: so what will you do with this course? Me: I intend to go into academia and lecture for the university of Benin where I finished from. I will also consult for the federal ministry of Agriculture and IITA in Ibadan. Vo: okay, hold on a minute. *Stands up and walks to the other vo and they discuss for some time then came back.* VO: so where do you work? Me: I work as the personal assistant to the MD of XYZ, an agricultural firm here in Lagos. Vo: are you married? Me: no, not yet Vo: do you have any kids? Me: not yet Vo: have you travelled out before? Me: not yet Vo: types again and says...okay, I intend to issue you this visa. Take this paper to window 22 and pay your reciprocity fee. Keep your i20 and sevis receipt as they will ask for it at the POE. Goodluck in gainsville, you'll love it there. Me: Yeah I will, go gators!!! Vo laughs and says yeah. So tips, tips, tips. 1. Pray and hold God strong!!! I can't overemphasize this enough. Get a scripture and hold on to it. 2. Dress comfortable, but not shabby. Your footwear matters dear ladies and gentlemen, I don't understand why you'll be wearing palms or sandals to an important interview like this. Wear something nice, but comfortable. 3. Be ready to have a conversation with your VO. Some people were sounding like recording machines. No emotions, no inflection. Just dropping everything they've crammed like machine guns. Please strive to sound as natural as possible. 4. Keep your answers straight to the point. Talk more about your research. Dont start talking about the state of the art facilities and the bustling environment. Talk about the specific things that made you interested in the program. Your research and your funding. If you have time, you can talk about the ranking of the school and other things. 5. Practise a lot. Do as many mock sessions as possible. Stand in front of a mirror and watch yourself talk. Watch your face, listen to your tone of voice. Go for that warm balance between indifference and enthusiasm and maintain a smile even if you'll be wearing a mask. It helps with your confidence. 6. Hold God strong. 7. Be confident. PS: my friend was also approved. Greatest gbogbo!!! Thank you guys so much to all who contributed to this thread. God bless us all. 37 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by tobypills(m): 11:37pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
I haven't been seeing any interview transcripts/news from Abuja consulate.. Is it that nothing is happening there? Cos I'm waiting for my emergency appointment to be approved and I'm nervous @ this point |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Ftos: 11:53pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
tobypills: Please, when did you send the emergency request? I sent mine this Friday, but I have not heard from them. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by websta: 12:15am On Nov 07, 2020 |
[/color]Hello friends, please i need your contribution on this; Q1 Will applying to US private schools reduce your chance of getting visa? Q2 Can someon help me with list of GRE ans TOFEL waived schools?[color=#000099] |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Lex04(m): 12:47am On Nov 07, 2020 |
Hello everyone. Congratulations to all those who got their VISA approved today and recently. Thanks also to all those who post their transcripts regardless of their interview outcomes for others to learn. God bless y'all. I have a little concern tho. I noticed most transcripts we still get here are of people who got some Funding or Assistantships. Do we have people who don't have any and scaled through? Finally, please let's encourage people to post detailed transcripts too..No one is being forced to share...and no one can take what you have from you. So please help others succeed too. 10 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Gabby1234: 5:22am On Nov 07, 2020 |
Hi scholars, Please I need Information on how to get the expedited appointment. School resume January 14th |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by zeeLady: 5:25am On Nov 07, 2020 |
I observed same. Someone previously wrote she was to have an F2 VISA for Nov 6th, I dont kow if it held. Dont be nervous. tobypills: |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by tobypills(m): 5:37am On Nov 07, 2020 |
Ftos: I sent mine on Wednesday no response yet |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by profagas: 5:58am On Nov 07, 2020 |
Please how can I get in touch with fairheart?? jhidey08: |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by profagas: 6:06am On Nov 07, 2020 |
Hi Fairheart. I was directed to you by a friend. My name is AbdulGafar Sulaiman. I've been admitted for a PhD in civil engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. I'll be glad if we can set up a mock interview. Thanks. fairheart: |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by jhidey08(m): 6:15am On Nov 07, 2020 |
profagas: Kindly search for his name in the search bar and It’ll bring out results of his posts and mentions, click on his profile and send an email to him. 1 Like |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by foxtrott: 6:29am On Nov 07, 2020 |
Hello Everyone Great job Fairheart!! Please I have been to the US and UK and some other places previously, so my travel history is good. In my previous US B1/B2 visa I filled I was going to stay with my aunt who is a citizen as my place of contact. Fast forward 3/4 years later and I got admission to a school in that same city and state. I work although my mother is my sponsor as filled in my DS160 form. I have a scholarship of about $3k while my sponsor(mum) is to pay 28k as reflected in my I-20 1) What should be the reason I choose this particular school if I am asked (Since its on record that I have previously been there on my last visit and I have a relative there) ? because I can’t use the excuse of grant seeing as the major fund is parent sponsored. 2) I heard you could submit different proof of funds (Statment of account, T-bills letter, Invetment holdings) What is the most advisable sum total for a 28k deficit |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by godlyB: 6:33am On Nov 07, 2020 |
It's crass understatement to say that I've hugely benefited from the posts on this thread all along, although from a distance. You all are doing a great job here: @fairheart, Lagosismyhome et al. Kudos! At this point I need help with paying my sevis fee. I know there's one @walspring (not sure my spelling is correct) who renders this service, but how do I DM him here? Abeg my Johnny Just Come... |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by godlyB: 7:05am On Nov 07, 2020 |
Congrats! I'm also going to UKy come Spring: PhD MSE. My interview is <2wks away. Do you mind if I connect you with a PM? Visa Approved today at Lagos Consulate. Thanks to everyone on this platform. This is the best thread on Nairaland!!! Window 13 (Not sure), Walter Carrington. Interview date: 6th November, 2020. Time was 7am got there around 6am and met a queue on ground already Me: Good morning Sir VO: Pass me your documents VO: What are going to do in the US Me: I'm going for my graduate study at the University of Kentucky. VO: Why University of Kentucky? Me: Asides the fact that I was granted a fully funded admission scholarship, the graduate admissions Committee also chose me to receive a highly competitive supplemental funding in recognition of past academic achievements VO: What was your undergraduate study major? Me: Chemistry VO: Which University? Me: University of Lagos. VO: What is Entropy? Me: It's the state of disorderliness of a system. VO: Why is it important? Me: It shows how spontaneous a particular reaction can be. I intend approving your visa, take this white paper and go pay your reciprocity fee in Window 22. VO: Do you like Basketball? Me: Yes (With a big smile because I knew it'll come up as UKY has the most successful college Basketball team in the US). VO: You'll enjoy University of Kentucky. Special thanks to Mr Fairheart (you're super amazing), Dre (best human ever), Mr Damola of UKy, Abeeb (Grad School hustle partner), all my UKY connects (Oge, Tosin, Great, Kenny, Michael, Kenny, Mr Austin and Prof Victor). ADVICE: Just be as confident as you can be and respond to all questions as brief and comprehensive as possible. Also SMILE! [/quote] 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by godlyB: 7:08am On Nov 07, 2020 |
Congrats! I'm also going to UKy come Spring: PhD MSE. My interview is <2wks away. Do you mind if I connect you with a PM? |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Mosminic(m): 7:34am On Nov 07, 2020 |
godlyB:I don't mind at all. You're very much welcome |
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