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Time2win:
Visa Approved today https://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/party/party0006.gif
U.S Embassy Lagos.

This was my 9th attempt since 2017 that I have been trying. I did alot mistakes at the beginning that resulted in the series of refusal but God showed forth today.

I will drop transcript later

Congratulations, I salute your patience and persistency.

VISA APPROVED

School: Georgia Southern University
Program: MPH
Deficit: $11,182
I wrote GRE and TOEFL
No document asked.
Interviewed at window 5 on 19th July, 2019.

VO: Good morning, how are you?
Me: I am fine

VO: Pass me your passport and I-20
Me: I complied

VO: Why are you going to the US?
ME: I am going for my Masters of Public health with special interest in Environmental Health sciences at Georgia Southern University.

VO: Why this program?
ME: This program will equip me with necessary skills, knowledge and proficiency to work with the Federal Ministry of Health and other public health (VO cuts in)

VO: What role (I didn’t get his question)
ME: I continued my response, to help reduce disease burden in Nigeria.

VO: No, I mean the work with Federal Ministry of Health as what?
Me: Environmental Health Practitioner
He starts typing, probably to confirm what I said.

VO: Where do you work?
ME: I work at ABC, I do C, D, E and F (mentioned the 4 duties I filled on my DS 160 form)

VO: Why did you choose this school?
ME: I was offered a tuition waiver and monthly stipend and I will join Dr. G research team to work on occupational health and safety. This research aligned with my interest in combating various occupational hazards in Nigeria.

VO: Who is your sponsor?
ME: I have RA which comes with tuition waiver and stipends (VO cuts in)

VO: What will your research be on? (I wasn’t expecting the question)
ME: Occupational health and safety

VO: Which industry?
Me: Manufacturing industry... I was scared because I didn’t know what I would be working on yet but then I remembered the last journal released by my supervisor and decided to use that.

VO: Explain more on the research
ME: Usage of personal protective equipment by waste workers, factors affecting their usage, their attitudes, beliefs and knowledge towards PPE.
(I wasn’t composed here, I said everything I remembered about the research I read and he typed for some seconds before asking another question)

VO: How did you know about GSU?
ME: I conducted a vast scrutiny on schools that offer PH in the US using professional sites such as Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health and sophas.org (VO cuts in)

VO: Did you apply to any other school?
ME: University of Tennessee Knoxville, East Tennessee State University.

VO: Did you write any exam?
ME: I wrote GRE and TOEFL

VO starts typing for a while, I was just praying that I should get white paper. Immediately he returned my I-20 I became excited, he said your passport will be ready for pick up at Isolo in the next few days and keep your I-20 form well.
I said thank you and left, I got outside and started reminiscing on how I couldn’t answer his questions to my satisfaction but my visa was still approved. All veneration to God.

Verdict:
- Read as many transcripts as possible, it was a transcript I read here that made me go through that helpful journal.
- Fill your DS 160 form properly and know the details offhand.
- Have a profound knowledge of your program and research interest.

Appreciation
Kudos to every single person that has contributed in one way or the other to this thread, I have been following this thread since page 14 everyday for more than 2 months. I learnt a lot from this platform. Thank you.

I wish everyone preparing for interview the best.

I give all adoration to God.

I tapped into your testimony@Tohajan and I was approved this morning.
MPH- Georgia Southern University
11k deficit
No document was asked.
I mumbled a lot as I was asked unexpected questions.
I was lucky to have gone through the last paper published by my supervisor.
Transcript coming soon

Toyinmusa:
No ooo, never bros

It’s goid news then

a4pelumi:
I just noticed there’s no need for WAEC Verification of result again. I guess the scratch card has replaced it. My status was updated- WAEC Result accepted + waiting for scratch card and waiting for my University to verify my transcript.
Nothing like waiting for WAEC to verify result

Well, I hope they are not waiting for my scratch before sending back to WAEC. I’m totally confused.

I just noticed there’s no need for WAEC Verification of result again. I guess the scratch card has replaced it. My status was updated- WAEC Result accepted + waiting for scratch card and waiting for my University to verify my transcript.
Nothing like waiting for WAEC to verify result

abumeinben:
Guys please how much would it cost me to do WES evaluation of transcript and WAEC in total?

There’s a Nairaland trend for WES evaluation of result.
You spend 10k for processing of WAEC result, 8-10k to send and around 2-3k for affidavit.
In total, you spend not less than 110k

romeorailss:
Wow bro . Thanks . But wait where did u send the postal mail . Post office abi ?

I used post office... Buh someone called to confirm... you can use courier also.

CuteRedd:
Hi so i just saw that WES has added another layer to their WAEC verification for easy use. Was wondering if anyone is interested in sending it in bulk hence cutting down courier fees. You can just buy your scratch card, put your WES number then we can all send with a courier and split the courier fees

Did you notice via *postal mail*?

romeorailss:
Nope I haven't . But already sent all other documents . I was mailed to not do anything for now . I'm at the verification stage . So they are awaiting the institutions . At the end I may not send it

Bro, I would advise you send scratch card to them. I did mine today, paid #1,600 for postal mail, WES specifically stated postal mail. It takes a long time, so the earlier the better.

romeorailss:
I really don't know what is wrong with WES . Checked my account and I have seen that one needs to send WAEC scratch card to them again . They have just updated that. Same they did with WAEC certificate then .

Anyone noticed the scratch card thing again ?

Yes I noticed, have you sent yours?

ponpon:
Please resend sir/ma and I don’t know how to use nairaland pm

Same here, please check your email.

ponpon:
All emails responded to and registration done!

Pending jobs please quote this.

Nice scores everywhere! Good stuff. Guys email professors. Easier route to funding is PhD but Ms gets funded but it’s a little harder

Not yet registered for your Gre / toefl

Email Patrick.jimoh60@gmail.com

Shoutout for the referrals y’all are the bomb !!!!

You haven’t replied my mail.

SmartWork:
Good day all, please am new here.

Pls i need ur help i want to make payment on WES, which payment method can i use if possible the Bank card to use and what is there equivalent
in Naira.

Thanks

You can make use of Gtbank Naira card. Equivalent is around #366 per dollar as at 2weeks ago.

[quote author=Richness1104 post=71467604][/quote]I will advice you get UI staff to help you, I’m also processing mine but it’s still at my faculty, sub dean yet to verify it.

They attend well to UI staffs.

Peace505:
Wes update.: waec accepted.

Thank God. WAEC replied themselves right without any call from you?
How long did it take them to reply?

Thanks

Peace505:
Not yet

Do you have the contact of anyone working ther? You can just call to confirm if they have received it.

Peace505:
.
Pls who has answer should help me oo

Has WAEC replied them now?

Peace505:
Just visit the Waec head office they will tell you how to go about it.

Can I finish the process in a day, I’m not based in Lag and will need to leave that same day.

Please what special technique did you use for your verbal section, you had a great score in that section. @jamanuka