 Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part3 by AnythinCanHapen: 4:25am On Sep 19, 2012 |
imperiouxx: Friends, that's how studying in US is. We usually say it here. For me it's always, thesis climbs presentations climb exams climb assignments climb classes climb critiques climb teaching assistance. US study isn't for the weak ooo. Thank God you guys are seeing it too. I called my family over the weekend telling them how I got no time for my life anymore and saying I feel like my studies should finish tomorrow. Anyhow you will survive. There should be a computer room in your department. Use that till you can get any computer. I have a friend that got his computer after the end of first semester. If you got money for dorm, get one and don't get C in your core courses or two Cs at a time. Keep your head up friend, standard of education in Nigeria is the major factor behind this problem. Though America own sef too much. Yankeeboi1, why u acting like a woman?If you are a Nigerian,u can survive. Yes you can!
You walk 20-30 mins every day?then u should start jogging and condition your brain that this is an exercise u need everyday to ward off the cold.
As for the presentations, na everywhere e dey.U go do am tire, so please get used to it. I am surprised you did not talk about assignments.
As for computers, that should not be a problem,look around you, computers are everywhere: Library, classes etc make use of those.
If you are having problems with some of your classes, walk up to the prof and explain to him,they understand and are willing to help you.They are not like the prof we have in Nigeria.Trust me,walk up to your teachers and voice out your concerns.
As for the job, you need to make friends,the more people you know,the higher your chances of getting a job.Living expenses and tuition no be small matter for here mehn.Do your best to make good grades this semester and hang around campus,meet people,look for a church, join some campus organizations etc.I am sure if u do all this, a lot of options should open up for u.
In summary, you can choose to be strong or go back to Naija where things are EASY. |
| Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part3 by AnythinCanHapen: 2:32am On Sep 18, 2012 |
I remember reading these pages everyday when i was preparing for my F1 interviews(got my visa at the second attempt). No b small matter!
Here are a few tips for the spring applicants
1)Pray hard!The G-factor is important sir.
2) take note of everything in your DS-160 form. That's all the VO knows about u.
2)try to apply to schools other than the USA - it shows you are not desperate to come to USA
3)if you can, please go to the embassy with a study leave
4)at the embassy, just relax! at my second interview,i told the chic doing the biometric stuff i liked her necklace and the smile on her face.I almost asked her out.dont let the VO rush u;say good morning,how are u today, i like your tie etc...
5)Most interviews are down to the first 20 seconds. give the first 3-4 questions ur best.
6) if you have siblings in the USA,you should be prepared to answer the following questions:
a)how long have they been in the USA?
b)what they do and where they work?
c)Places they have traveled to outside the USA
d)how they migrated to the USA(e.g which visa type)
6) If you were denied, no big deal!!!once u get it,i can assure u that u won't remember ever going to the embassy.
DO NOT change any info in your old DS-160.use the same info and work on y u were denied.
7)take the GRE
 study everything on this forum.
I can confidently tell you that the VO will give you the chance to prove yourself.
Without this forum,maybe i would have gone to the embassy up to like 10 times.
Hate it or love it,Yankee is the place to be!
Good luck guys |
| Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part3 by AnythinCanHapen: 1:37am On Sep 18, 2012 |
lmao. 36 in TOEFL?that is enough reason for the VO to deny you. better tell the VO TOEFL was waived for you. kpolli: Your joking that u got 36 ryt? |
| Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part3 by AnythinCanHapen: 5:14pm On Aug 13, 2012 |
Ok,Visa loading....
Baba God noni!
Na so them hollywood comedians full embassy today:Seyilaw,AY(for AY show).
Details coming up shortly.
Angels are singing,you are worthy o Lord,
you are worthy,you are worthy o Lord... |
| Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part3 by AnythinCanHapen: 1:31pm On Aug 08, 2012 |
Anthonymighty: Bro the number is not connecting...What exactly are they gonna tell me when i call. Will they give me an earlier date just like that?? sorry,094601748. i forgot the last digit( . |
| Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part3 by AnythinCanHapen: 11:57am On Aug 08, 2012 |
Anthonymighty: why is no body answering any of my questions and does anyone know a guy named FASTLINK?? if yes, can you tell me a little about him. Cheers
call 09460174 and follow the voice prompt.that's the phone number to the customer care of the us consulate.
make sure you have your passport number b4 u initiate the call.
They should be able to help you. |
| Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part3 by AnythinCanHapen: 3:42pm On Jul 26, 2012 |
deevick246: I was refused today by the V0 at counter 6 (Lagos). This is how it went down:
I was not praying for the VO because he was spending a lot of time with applicants and he rejected a lot of applicants.
VO: the sighed me as I was walking across to him. Good morning, pass me your documents pls.
ME: good morning sir, here they are
VO: ok can you bring up your case...
ME: I was like na which one be bring up your case again. I asked him to repeat himself and he said it again. So I got it that he want me to tell him what I am here for. Na so I start by saying, I am going to study Masters in Public Administration at ..... University, then defined Public Administration as a disciplined which broadly deals with good governance, human relations and the society at large and also focuses on the implementation of government policies, programmes and activities for the betterment of the citizens. I choose to study masters in PA because I have a keen interest in good governance in Nigeria.
V0: ok, why this school?
ME: because the university offers excellence career preparation in public administration which a real world learning experience.
VO: Have u travel out of Nigeria before?
ME: no, there has not been a need to.
VO: ok, are u married?
ME: No.
VO: where do u work?
ME: I told him.
VO: who is paying for your fees.
ME: my dad.
VO: what does not dad do?
ME: he is a building contractor and a estate developer.
VO: did you write the GRE?
ME: No, the university does not require it for admission into this programme.
VO: I'm sorry I can not issue you the visa at this time....bla bla
Lesson: I know surely that I was refused on the grounds of GRE. Its painful tho, because the V0 was just looking at me and typing seriously and me maintained eye contacts all through.
Advice: please everyone going as a graduate student should endeavour to write either the GRE or GMAT, even if your school does not require it for admission purpose, like mine did not and plus that I had a $2000 partial scholarship, so I was thinking the GRE won't be an issue since its not part of the admission requirements.
At this point, I want to congratulate everyone who got their visas and those yet to go for their interview, I beg make una no dey entertain unnecessary fear, that interview is not as difficult as it has been projected. Its basically a conversation between 2 people ( you and the VO). Be yourself.
I sincerely appreciate king1_00, Freeman_lxy, leadzeal, djunit, walex57, samuel4U and everyone on this thread.
Its not over yet, until I get my visa lol Oga,i think you were just unfortunate. The guy no want give u.He denied you based on ties and not the GRE only.After telling him you have not traveled out and not married,your chances were very low.Answering another No to the GRE was like pouring petrol to the fire. |
| Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part3 by AnythinCanHapen: 5:06pm On Jul 25, 2012 |
Paywole:  The boi was denied visa!! Pele,the boi will be granted visa soon. |
| Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part3 by AnythinCanHapen: 12:51pm On Jul 20, 2012 |
seedord247: @Anythincanhapen. .
Your username should be my answer to you . . .
I will never tell anybody not to come, and if you check my comment very well, I'm giving advice based on
pple experience and mine. And regarding the prison stuff . . Only me and few other guys on here will know
what am talking about . .pls i nor scare pple oooooooo . ejooooooooo. Mi ole gba california dey calabar oo.  Regarding the prison experience,u and your guys don enter there before? |
| Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part3 by AnythinCanHapen: 7:26am On Jul 20, 2012 |
[quote author=seedord247]Bros i dey ooo . . .I'm happy for you ooo. . . I just dey corner they watch una success dey flow like Boko haram bomb. I welcomed you guys to the United State of Destiny. This is where the real journey begins. . . No one will loan you money not to talk of dash you. No family or frnds is ready to harbor you at home for free.  The only resources is you, yourself and nobody. If you are not disciplined better take the class before coming. If you easily get aggressive, better take anger management before coming bcus pple wey crae passs u dey here. If you spend money unwisely go and learn macro economic bcus every cents here is useful. If you are the type that cant live without frnds and family. . . You better have your pillow with you bcus you fit not even see your neighbor for months and your best frnd will be your gadgets. (depends on the state sha.) No excuse for ignorance here, if you make any mistake, admit it to yourself and plan way out or you are OYO. . . If any of your frnds tell you say dem dey et fried rice for house . . na lie oo . . na burger and diet coke them eat. USA is sweeet but only few enjoyed it. wishing you guys the best of the best as you land the of the Brave. Note: . . Pls know the kind of pple you walk with . . That's the most important thing, bcus the only thing wey sure pass for USA is prison. And their prison start from 3 yrs upward. Oga,i thought this forum was meant to encourage peeeps and not to scare or discourage them. Truth be told,if you survived it,anyone can!Yes boss!!! Which one is prison again? Infact,you dey make me laugh for here. Worst case,if you can't survive,u come back to your papa house.abi? My homies who got visas already,but moving with inadequate funds,with God all things are possible! To those going to the embassy,or planning for their masters,you can meditate on the words of seedord247. |
| Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part3 by AnythinCanHapen: 5:16pm On Jul 19, 2012 |
tijehi: So I have been on this thread since 2010 and I have been following up throughout my GRE and TOEFL process, through my application process and through my spring rejects but I finally had my interview last Friday and this is how it went down.
It was pretty short (about 3 mins) as I told God I wanted the previous day and out of my over 20 documents, only 2 were requested by the VO.
I was at the Lagos embassy and about 4 VOs were interviewing:the African-American on Counter 1,one white guy on 2,one elderly guy on 3, and one other guy on the last counter.
The guy on C2 refused all the women that came for visiting(Did he think they were pregnant undecided). Anyway my token number was 174 and when i saw 173 on C2, I don dey fear but I don dey prepare my mind for a difficult interview even though I was sure I would make it.Suddenly C1 flashed 174 and I walked up to him on jelly legs. It seemed I had forgotten everything I had rehearsed. Anyway....
The Interview
Me: Good morning
VO: Pass your documents, please.
Me: I passed them. He scrutinized them and at the same time was looking at my face. Maybe he dey look this small boi wey dey go do PhD. huh
VO: Did you take the GRE?
Me: Yes I took it (I passed him my scores).
VO: Do you have your transcript?
Me: Yes, I do. I pass am.
VO: Looked at my transcript and asked 'What is ecology?' I guess this question came up because I studied Botany and I am going for a PhD in Ecology.
Me: I don already dey blow answer afterall na my turf na, but he stopped me and asked:
VO: What is the difference between Botany and Ecology?
Me: Botany is basically the study of plants while Ecology is the study of plants in their environment..both biotic and abiotic. Short like that, I no sabi talk too much wink
VO: So what will this degree do for you?
Me: Well, I already work here as a ...... so it will enable me get promoted more rapidly in my place of work.
As I was answering the last question He was already tearing the green ticket.
VO: Alright, I am granting you your Visa, go and collect it on Wednesday at Ikeja.
Me: In a small voice..thank you. I was trying to hide a smile but I was not successful. grin
All the best guys, I will try to be available to answer any questions. Cheers![/color][color=#006600]
I Sure say the VO no even know answers to the questions him ask u like the difference b/w ecology and botany. lol |
| Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part2 by AnythinCanHapen: 7:30am On Jul 18, 2012 |
SJames: This is my very first post on this FORUM: it's about my INTERVIEW, yesterday in Lagos, and how I got my VISA - so simple, so smooth, so 'GOD'!
ME: Good afternoon Sir!
VO: Good afternoon, please pass your documents
ME: Documents passed
VO: Why are you going to US?
ME: I'm going for my Maser's Degree in Electrical Engineering (I avoided mentioning my major, Renewable Energy; if he needs to know that, he should ask...shikena.)
VO: What did you do in your undergraduate?
ME: I did Electrical(forgot to add electronic) Engineering
VO: Which School?
ME: 'am sorry I didn't hear that (I didn't want to assume nothing)
VO: Which School was that? (now I heard the question clearly)
ME: Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife
VO: So, where are you going in US?
ME: Said(At this point he already tore the green part of my ticket, but I didn't focus on that)
VO: What year did you finish?
ME: 2009(I actually wrote my final paper on February 6, 2010 but 2009 was the official year printed on my certificate...so, I went with that, no story...no time)
VO: So what have you been doing?
ME: 'have been working with ABC Nigeria Limited, a systems integration company)
VO: What do they do?
ME: Access Control, CCTV, IPTV...cut me
VO: Did you write any test?
ME: Yes I did(I waited for him to tell me to bring it before showing him...)
VO: Can I see the score sheet?
ME: Sure!!!(gave him)
VO: So, who is sponsoring you
ME: My Uncle
VO: What does he do?
ME: He is an oil marketer....owns petrol stations actually
VO: Can I have his statement?
ME: Yes(passed it)
VO: You know of the 30days Entry Rule (Nodded my head)...Ok, Safe trip to US, you can pick your VISA on Thursday
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(Those Security guys collected money from me o...despite a bold board warning they should never do that...Naija sha...but I gladly gave them too...lolz)
SUMMARY
1. There was nothing about home tie question/answer in all of those stuffs...prepare to answer it confidently just in case it comes but please note that: God can by-pass rules, #HE did in my case! So, here is the answer I had prepared for a home tie kinda question: The Federal Government is planning a massive investment on Renewable Energy as the alternative solution to the power challenge, there are very few experts available in the field now...I want to be part of the first implementation engineers here in Nigeria...it's a huge opportunity coming back home and I want to seize it now. If your RESEARCH AREA is not indicated on your I-20(which I doubt), pick up an area of interest that sounds convincing, even to you...who tells you I will end up studying renewable energy US Education is damn too flexible...so help yourself, avoid plenty technical terms.
2. Here written, the interview looks like a long one. But no, I spent less than 2 minutes; before the end of the first minute, he already tore my pickup ticket. What I think: They know what they are looking for...once they see it, every other thing is secondary. Be calm, go straight to the answers, don't try to impress...dress simple, be confident and above all trust GOD (not those papers you have packed together to prove a point...I had close to 50 of them, only 2 were asked). #GOD FACTOR
3. I had a guy beside me who expressed his preference for a VO that was more lenient, not because he wasn't denying VISA but because he still listened to your case...maybe your foolishness too. So I told my one-minute-friend: calm down, take your mind off facts and figures. FEAR only steals your confidence and increases your chances of being denied. The harsh guy he was avoiding (cos the guy was denying a lot of people) interviewed me and I got my VISA...didn't wait for his own turn so can't say nothing about his interview. Some people avoid Lagos, maybe some Abuja...I think you are only paying t-fare for your FEAR. The worst is: You get denied & you re-apply and they give you the VISA...You would't quit at this stage now, will you So take some break and hope in GOD...Feed your FAITH to fat and stab your FEAR to death!
I almost gave-up but for God. Now, I know how our mind works...you will be tempted to start comparing profiles to determine your own chances. Maybe you shouldn't go that way! God created us unique, that's why your credentials may be different from mine, let him direct you on where to turn...Leaving Naija for America is no joke, beyond the paparazzi. Sounding too spiritual? Sorry, that's how I'm wired-up.
Ok, America is calling me...have gat to go mehn...lolz
All the very best to everyone, all genuine pursuit included. congrats!!! |
