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Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Anybodie: 11:33pm On Oct 27, 2020 |
Ellamma1: Help yourself by reading the thread from the start and making some preliminary research on Google. If you have any questions afterwards, then you can ask specific questions |
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Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Anybodie: 11:56am On Oct 19, 2020 |
geofortress: Gbera Tan!!! Congratulations Bro |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Anybodie: 3:17pm On Oct 16, 2020 |
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Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Anybodie: 2:49pm On Oct 16, 2020 |
Petershow: Visa Approved Interview was scheduled for Friday, 9th October at the Lagos Consulate. Two windows (VO) were available to interview applicants, both white in their mid 30's - 40's. My interview session was really brief and straight to the point. VO: Good Morning, I will like to take your biometrics for verification. Me: Good Morning Ok Placed my fingers on the scanner. VO: Please take your mask off briefly for Identification. Me: Ok VO: So, where in the US are you going? Me: The University of Southern Mississippi VO: What are you going there for? Me: To pursue a Masters degree in Hydrographic Science VO: What did you call your course? Me: repeats twice VO: So why Southern Mississippi? Me: The Hydrographic Science program at USM comes with another certification, the FIG/IHO CAT-A certification. It is an industry standard and widely accepted certification. I also want to take advantage of the quality research on Autonomous Underwater Vehicles VO: Ok, tell me about your course (at that time he stopped looking at me, started typing but kept smiling Me: drops some sakamanje about AUVs and underwater gas seepages ..... I was sure he had little or no idea about my course so I confidently said what came to my head at the moment (I read my course description last night on the school's website, this was also helpful) VO: Visibly impressed with my description, So who will be funding your study? Did you get an assistantship? Me: Yes, My admission offer came with full tuition waiver and monthlyl stipends VO: Ok, Are you married? Me: No, I am still single VO: Do you have Kids? Me: (at this point, I was a bit worried because I thought he was trying to establish home ties) I smiled and replied calmly, NO sir VO: Ok, Take this slip to the cashier and make your payments, Keep your I-20 well, it will be requested for at the POE. Me: I was smiling anyhow already, but I used my nosemask as disguise. Thank You! That's all..... no question on travel history, educational background or professional experience. Brief and straight to the point. I think it is best to answer the questions as brief as possible, and let your answers match what you filled in your DS-160. About three candidates were rejected while I was on the line waiting for my turn. I was able to eavesdrop on their interview session Rejection 1: He claimed to have a funding offer but it wasn't reflecting on his I-20. He said it will only reflect upon admission(I guess he meant resumption). The wasn't having any of it, he insisted the guy was admitted already and any funding offer must reflect on his I-20, he said he would have approved him but no proof of funding. Rejection 2: Baba claimed to be single on DS-160 but said he was married when asked during the interview. He started shalaye , According to him, he gave his babe belle and had to marry her . He said he did his traditional marriage on October 10th, but was yet to do the legal marriage. VO didn't but his alaye ....Rejected. I can't recall the reason for the third rejection. The second VO asked some funny questions for the other guys while I was been interviewed 1) What's the official mascot of your school? The guy didn't know, he was asking what a mascot was...... His visa was approved regardless 2) Pronounce the name of your school (University of Louisville). The guy tried but not so spot on, VO corrected him and granted the Visa . Overall, today was a good day for most applicants at the Lagos Consulate. I would say about 80% approval (judging from my time in the waiting hall, i noticed only three rejections). About 30 - 40 applicants were interviewed today, 7 am was the last time on the schedule according to the CGI official on ground, and the last person on the queue (from outside) was already in the waiting hall before I was done with my interview (around 9 a.m.). Bottom-line, wear something you are comfortable in; It can be a long wait before it get to your turn. Trust me, you don't want to be sweating outside while standing for over two hours. I went in a simple native attire that was free on my body, so I was at ease all through. 16 Likes 1 Share |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Anybodie: 2:48pm On Oct 16, 2020 |
eniolabsc:Yeah, were you interviewed today? |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Anybodie: 2:00pm On Oct 16, 2020 |
eniolabsc:No, they held on to everything (DS160 Confirmation, I-20, SEVIS and Visa receipts). I wanted to complain but I saw several other on the desk and they've been collecting them from everyone before me. 1 Like |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Anybodie: 9:44am On Oct 16, 2020 |
Visa Approved Interview was scheduled for Friday, 9th October at the Lagos Consulate. Two windows (VO) were available to interview applicants, both white in their mid 30's - 40's. My interview session was really brief and straight to the point. VO: Good Morning, I will like to take your biometrics for verification. Me: Good Morning Ok Placed my fingers on the scanner. VO: Please take your mask off briefly for Identification. Me: Ok VO: So, where in the US are you going? Me: The University of Southern Mississippi VO: What are you going there for? Me: To pursue a Masters degree in Hydrographic Science VO: What did you call your course? Me: repeats twice VO: So why Southern Mississippi? Me: The Hydrographic Science program at USM comes with another certification, the FIG/IHO CAT-A certification. It is an industry standard and widely accepted certification. I also want to take advantage of the quality research on Autonomous Underwater Vehicles VO: Ok, tell me about your course (at that time he stopped looking at me, started typing but kept smiling Me: drops some sakamanje about AUVs and underwater gas seepages ..... I was sure he had little or no idea about my course so I confidently said what came to my head at the moment (I read my course description last night on the school's website, this was also helpful) VO: Visibly impressed with my description, So who will be funding your study? Did you get an assistantship? Me: Yes, My admission offer came with full tuition waiver and monthlyl stipends VO: Ok, Are you married? Me: No, I am still single VO: Do you have Kids? Me: (at this point, I was a bit worried because I thought he was trying to establish home ties) I smiled and replied calmly, NO sir VO: Ok, Take this slip to the cashier and make your payments, Keep your I-20 well, it will be requested for at the POE. Me: I was smiling anyhow already, but I used my nosemask as disguise. Thank You! That's all..... no question on travel history, educational background or professional experience. Brief and straight to the point. I think it is best to answer the questions as brief as possible, and let your answers match what you filled in your DS-160. About three candidates were rejected while I was on the line waiting for my turn. I was able to eavesdrop on their interview session Rejection 1: He claimed to have a funding offer but it wasn't reflecting on his I-20. He said it will only reflect upon admission(I guess he meant resumption). The wasn't having any of it, he insisted the guy was admitted already and any funding offer must reflect on his I-20, he said he would have approved him but no proof of funding. Rejection 2: Baba claimed to be single on DS-160 but said he was married when asked during the interview. He started shalaye , According to him, he gave his babe belle and had to marry her . He said he did his traditional marriage on October 10th, but was yet to do the legal marriage. VO didn't but his alaye ....Rejected. I can't recall the reason for the third rejection. The second VO asked some funny questions for the other guys while I was been interviewed 1) What's the official mascot of your school? The guy didn't know, he was asking what a mascot was...... His visa was approved regardless 2) Pronounce the name of your school (University of Louisville). The guy tried but not so spot on, VO corrected him and granted the Visa . Overall, today was a good day for most applicants at the Lagos Consulate. I would say about 80% approval (judging from my time in the waiting hall, i noticed only three rejections). About 30 - 40 applicants were interviewed today, 7 am was the last time on the schedule according to the CGI official on ground, and the last person on the queue (from outside) was already in the waiting hall before I was done with my interview (around 9 a.m.). Bottom-line, wear something you are comfortable in; It can be a long wait before it get to your turn. Trust me, you don't want to be sweating outside while standing for over two hours. I went in a simple native attire that was free on my body, so I was at ease all through. 36 Likes 2 Shares |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Anybodie: 4:59pm On Oct 14, 2020 |
Lete:Visa Application fee is 62,400NGN while the SEVIS fee is $350 (The Naira equivalent depends on the exchange rate the day you're making the payment) Lete:You can get schedule an interview before your I-20 arrives, you need you SEVIS number on the I-20 to fill your DS-160 and schedule and appointment. If your school can provide you with a soft copy of your I-20 then you can go ahead and schedule an interview Lete:Pay the 62,400NGN visa application fee if you've not done that already, Fill the DS160 form at https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/. Create your visa application profile and complete the registration at https://cgifederal.secure.force.com/applicanthome and schedule an interview date if any is available Generate your coupon for the SEVIS fee payment at https://fmjfee.com/i901fee/index.html Lete:Do your own research, I would have listed them but I don't want to omit any 7 Likes 1 Share |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Anybodie: 4:47pm On Oct 14, 2020 |
Modelove:. Reciprocity Fee BrTune:I really can't say much about the mock interview, I'm also preparing for mine... You can send a DM to fairheart or some other guys |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Anybodie: 9:34am On Oct 14, 2020 |
Modelove:What have you done and what are you yet to do? |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Anybodie: 7:42am On Oct 14, 2020 |
Aderin0la: Before submitting, there's a place to review each section. You should be able to change to Lagos 1 Like |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Anybodie: 2:14pm On Oct 11, 2020 |
Please for the visa interview will I need copies of passport photograph? I uploaded on my DS160 profile already |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Anybodie: 7:43pm On Oct 10, 2020 |
Lightp: Try a different network. Etisalat worked for me when I experienced this same issue using MTN 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Anybodie: 7:42pm On Oct 10, 2020 |
BlackJo: Let's do this 3 Likes |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Anybodie: 6:27pm On Oct 05, 2020 |
Paragontek: Congrats Bro. All the best with your interview, we await your transcript on Friday 1 Like |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Anybodie: 7:57am On Oct 03, 2020 |
Schrodinger1: I'm suprised you're taking me out of context! I asked with the intention of getting post covid interview transcript to help everyone prepare. Why would I rub it on anyone's face, na me be the VO wey go do the interview?!?!? 3 Likes |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Anybodie: 9:17pm On Oct 02, 2020 |
sonofakin: Lol, I didn't receive the email. No vex |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Anybodie: 9:15pm On Oct 02, 2020 |
prosper388:Mailed hard copy |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Anybodie: 7:28pm On Oct 02, 2020 |
The thread is coming back alive ...sweeet . Please what's the earliest date available for Lagos? I'm scheduled for October 16th, any earlier date? |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Anybodie: 10:25pm On Oct 01, 2020 |
Rabato: I don't agree with your post. Why chill? What if they eventually get an appointment? I-20 will take about two weeks to arrive What if you do not get it before your interview date? 3 Likes |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Anybodie: 5:07pm On Sep 28, 2020 |
Friedpotato: I noticed the same thing, I saw (2) when selecting the appointment but my number is 11 on my form 1 Like |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Anybodie: 2:11pm On Sep 28, 2020 |
tityski:I just checked immediately around 8:03 a.m. |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Anybodie: 10:25am On Sep 28, 2020 |
missuzoma: I'm of the opinion that the dates are open to the general public. |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Anybodie: 10:00am On Sep 28, 2020 |
olansindeed: 1. I did not get the email 2. I was more focused on getting a date, I didn't bother to check the timing or available dates, I picked the earliest date available to me and that was October 16, 7 AM 1 Like |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Anybodie: 8:04am On Sep 28, 2020 |
ormorteey:Chop knuckle Booked for Friday, October 16th 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Anybodie: 8:24am On Sep 19, 2020 |
Cocao: I just did, same story Lagos or Abuja? |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Anybodie: 8:08am On Sep 19, 2020 |
Cocao:How come I'm always seeing no date available What's going on? |
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