Hello Everyone,

I kindly need your honest assessment of my mock interview. My interview is next week, please help me to scrutinize it. Thank you.


MY MOCK TRANSCRIPT


VO: Pass your passport and I-20
Me: I passed the 1-20 to him/her
VO: What is taking you to the United States?
Me: To study for my masters in Computer science at Texas Southern University.
VO: What would this degree do for you?
I will be well equipped as a data scientist (because my thesis will be on data science) to work on data related problems for big data companies and also as a lecturer of data science at my Alma Mata.
VO: How many schools did you apply to?
Me: Three universities
VO: How many admitted you?
Me: Two Universities gave me admission
VO: What are the schools?
Me: University of Houston, Texas Southern University and Hallmark University
VO: Which of the universities gave you admission?
Me: Texas Southern University and Hallmark University
VO: How does this course fit into what you're doing?

Me: As a computer scientist I want to take a career leap, using my new skill as a data scientist to help companies and government parastatals to solve their various data related issues, building data structured platforms using simple and up to date query and programming language. And also teach students to become a better data scientist.
VO: What is your study plan/What are the courses you’ll be taking?
Me: Completion of thirty (30) semester credit hours to be completed over a two-year period, with thesis on building data structured problem solving software using python programming.
Part of the course I’ll be taking is Algorithmic Analysis, Data Structures, Operating system, Theory of Computation and others

VO: Who’s paying for this?
Me: My brother
VO: What does he do?
Me: He is an architect, he owns a construction company, a school and bottle water factory

V.O: What would you do when you come back to Nigeria?
Me: I will be returning to my Alma Mata to get a lecturing job and also work as consultant to big data companies, building data problem solving platforms using various query language and easy to understanding programming language. Providing advice on how to handle their various challenges using data query or analysis.

VO: What is your highest degree?
Me: B-Tech in Computer Science

VO: When did you acquire it?
Me: 2010

VO: what have you been doing since then?
Me: After my NYSC, I worked initially at my brothers company as a project/procurement manager, then I joined **** as the IT Project manager, where I was in charge of IT projects like networking, Data analysis, web content development & management and E-Learning project with University of Ibadan’s Open Distance Learning & University of portharcourt . I later joined *** *as the Program Officer, where I manage and update the web content, organize various training programs towards youth empowerment and organizing scholarship for brilliant but indigent student in Nigerian universities.

VO: Is your program 3years?
Me: No, it’s a 2 year program, 21 months to be precise

VO: do you have any relative in the USA?
Me: No. I do not have any relative. My brother visit often, but he is based in Nigeria.


V.O: Why this program?
Me: I have found out that problems many big organization faces can be resolve using data based applications. My intention is to equip myself as a data scientist to build various data based platforms that can be used to address these issues. With my technical and professional experience at Texas southern university, I’m fully convinced I can handle it. I will also go into lecturing to impart others with these knowledge.

V.O: Have you traveled out of Nigeria?
Me: No, I have not had any reason to do so
V.O: what’s your academic background?
Me: I studied computer science at ***** University

VO: How did you know about the school?
VO: I first heard about the school from one of my lecturers at *** university, he did his MSc program at the school. I also did an extensive online research about the school.

V.O: why Texas Southern University?

Me: Texas Southern University Provide working computer professionals with advanced educational experiences that support their ability to perform at an advanced level in their work environments, they also prepare students for additional study toward the Ph.D. in Computer Science.

V.O: what’s your research interest?
Me: Data structure, Data mining, python programming, SQL query (Database Administration), handling various organization problem building data problem solving platforms.

V.O: why USA?
Me: US universities provide quality education, unique curriculum that is flexible, multicultural environment among others
V.O: are you married?
Me: Yes
V.O: Do you have Kid(s)?
Me: Yes.

drjustice17:


Yes because, you need a new i120. For your visa

I have already gotten the i20. My last sevid-id is on it.

Hello guys.

I got admission to Texas Southern University in 2017, but was denied visa. I have been given a new admission offer by the same school, do i need to pay another SEVIS fee?

I need response please.

aithusa:

why not call their agent & ask if u can reschedule or send a mail to support-nigeria@ustraveldocs.com

Issue solved.
I did not cancelled, I just rescheduled straight, and it worked.
Thank you so much for the advice. I appreciate you.

hello Great nairalander.
I'm trying to reschedule my appointment which is 8th jan, 2018 to 29th dec,2017, but it came up with this message:

" If you cancel this appointment, then you will have exceeded the limit of appointments canceled, and will not be able to schedule another appointment until another MRV fee has been paid"

I have not cancelled any appointment since I booked the appointment. I don't know why this came up.
I'm reapplying and the school resumes on 10th Jan.
Anybody with any clue if there is something I can do? Thank you

Amen. Thanks so much.

Ijebuboy525:

So sorry about your delayed visa, i understand what it's takes to be destabilized before interview, that makes me remember my first interview around May, when myself and other friend entered a one chance bus on our way to the embassy, those guys no get mercy atall, thank God we didn't go with our phones, they only left #500 for the two of us, me and my guy just turn mumu after the scene , after that we still go face another passport palava from those guys hustling at the embassy gate, we were forced to take another passport on credit and gave them our wallets containing ATM cards and other stuffs, na blue paper still end the whole thing.

Just prepare your self well and refire, God of favor will speak for you.

Thanks bro.
I will make amend.

jerrypeacelinks:


Sorry for your delayed visa bro. I sincerely know how you feel cos am a CLUB MEMBER
However, its time to brace up and treat your mistakes before reapplying.
Here are my observations:

The words in BOLD prints for me was a red flag. The VO will be like WTF? What have you been doing here in Nigeria? Where do you work already? Or you are only thinking of pursuing a lecturing job when you return? What if the lecturing job doesn't come? Nah, this guy wantu migrate

My advise:
You have a job. What will this masters do for you at your present work place? Or do you want to resign? Y not make it clearer.

My opinion though.

I wish us luck.

Visa denied today at Lagos embassy.

I myself know I made a mistake even before I entered the interview room. I'm posting this so that others will learn and avoid such mistakes.

I got there around 5:30 am, I was about to enter when I was told to produce the GT payment receipt, since I tot all dey need was the confirmation and appointment papers. I discovered I don't have it with me, so I had to go back to the biz centre, called my wife to snap it and send it to me so we can print it there. She sent it, but unfortunately, they were having network problem over there, from that early morning i was able to get it done around 9:09am, so I was already anxious and exhausted.

Transcript:
Vo: why are you going to America
Me: I'm going to America to pursue master in computer science
Vo: why do you want to do masters
Me: to increase my knowledge in computer science and be vast in the field because I want to go into lecturing when I return to Nigeria
Vo: why do you want to lecture?
Me: it has been my dream to impart the coming generation with IT knowledge in Computer science to keep them up to date with the latest curiculum that I will be learning from America. (My voice shake here bacause of what happened before I entered, I was weak)
Vo: who will be sponsoring your education?
Me: my brother; he's an architect and has a consultancy firm in 3 states and also has a school in kaduna (he just yinmu)
Vo: I'm sorry bla.. bla..bla.. just brought out the blue paper and said I'm free to reapply

I guess I missed it when I was explaining why I wanted to lecture. I also tot I shouldn't have mention lecturing, but honestly, that's what I intend to do when I decide to return home.

I'm planning to reapply immediately, since there is still space this year.
I need corrections and advises.
Thank you

Thank you.

EZEIGBO1OFIMO:
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Hello great NL.
I have an interview this week, I heard that there are cheap hotels in obalende (I don't live in lagos). Can someone please tell me a cheap hotel in obalende and the description. Thank you

Hello great NL,
This will be the second time I will be asking the question. How can you rate Texas Southern University for masters in computer science? Is it a red flag?
Anyone that knows the school well should kindly respond. Thank you all.

Thank you.

Walspring:


Sevis ID is on your I20 and it starts with N00xxxxx and you can fill visa application form before pay for sevis fee and you just need to be care when doing the calculation for sevis payment so that you won't end up not paying before going for interview

Hello house.
Can someone request for SEVIS ID when he's yet to pay for it? I need the SEVIS id to fill my visa application form. I need your response. Thank you.

Thank you for the advise.

imperiouxx:


Studying in U.S requires full attention. I'm sure you can't combine the stress of keeping up with your family with the rigorous studies in a new environment in your first semester. Go and start your first semester first, then you can start thinking of bringing your family over.

folmus:


Is he not the owner of the accounts? Evidence of financial capabilities covers all his accounts. As long as the money meet the required amounts, you can use them all.

Ok. Thank you

Ok. Thank you

Dear friends,
I want to ask if one can use three(3) different bank statement of the same person for sponsor. (I mean his money is spread in three different banks). (9.8m,8.6m & 6.2m). I applied for Msc. Comp Sci @tsu. Thank you.

firmphem:
I dont think it should affect your chances. but the candid advice is that you should first go and they should later get F2 visa. you know it is a new terrain. except you have much money.

Thank you

I thought someone already responded to you? The truth of the matter is your wife and daughter can go to the embassy with you for an interview but it's always nice to go first and use them for home ties. After that, they apply for F-2.

Secondly, applying together at the same time would indicate financial burden for you. Your spouse isn't going to work out there and that will be expensive for you too. The US is not Nigeria. So, take it step-by-step. And get a scholarship in order to reduce your expenses.

Thank you very much.
Just got the other response as well

I thought someone already responded to you? The truth of the matter is your wife and daughter can go to the embassy with you for an interview but it's always nice to go first and use them for home ties. After that, they apply for F-2.

Secondly, applying together at the same time would indicate financial burden for you. Your spouse isn't going to work out there and that will be expensive for you too. The US is not Nigeria. So, take it step-by-step. And get a scholarship in order to reduce your expenses.

Thank you very much. Just got the other response as well

Hello wonderful nairalanders,
Please I need your candid advice on this. Does moving with my wife and daughter as a student to USA reduce my chances of getting a visa?
I need your advice so I can take decision in time.
Thank you.

Hello wonderful nairalanders,
Please I need your candid advice on this. Does moving with my wife and daughter as a student to USA reduce my chances of getting a visa?
Won't they think I'm trying to move permanently?
Please I need your advice so I can take decision in time. Thank you.

Mayorboi:


Find out how much in USD that is required for your sponsor to have to cover your 1yr expense & multiply by 361. If its equal to or above 9.8 you are good to go.

Ok. Thank you

Hello great nairalanders,
I want to ask if one can use a statement of account of 9.8 million for certificate of finance to get the form i-20?
I'm applying to Texas southern university for Msc computer science. (Spring 2018).
I await your responses. Thank you.