Northeastern:
Update time.

I have gone to pick up our passports.

Wifee and I received emails and text messages informing us to go for collection. She's not around so I picked on her behalf. The requirement to pick for her was to drop a photocopy of my Id. The DHL office does not have a photocopier so I made the photocopy outside in a car that is parked on the street for one hundred naira for a copy.

On booking flight, British Airways was our first choice but we can only take one 23kg check-in baggage per head in their economy. We fashi am based on say we want carry three bags.

We now faced Turkish Airways, Etihad, Emirates and Qatar. Screened out TA because it is the most expensive.

While the Dubai and Doha airports top the Abu Dhabi airport in terms of class and prestige, the have more traffic. Also, fares for Emirates and Qatar are higher than that of Etihad across most if not all dates. So I'll be booking Etihad for price and traffic reasons.

I have looked at the pricing of fares and discovered that it is cheapest for dates that are far into the future like 3 months+, and cheaper around 3 to 9 days before departure.

I am looking at booking a one way ticket to JFK for the two of us for $1,653 for any day between 24th and 31st of July. That is the lowest it gets to on Etihad when the departure date draws near. That amount is less than 600k naira.

On housing, I have gotten an agent to hold a studio for me @ $1,179 per month, it is available from July 17th and can be held till July 31st. The initial unit we were considering @ $1,022 available August 6 was given to another tenant. There are other units @ $1,022 that will be available by September, I might switch to the cheaper unit later.

The greatest advantage of the apartment is its location; I'll only trek for 6 minutes to campus.

May God bring all our hopes to pass.

Amen

estelle6763:
Hello Everyone!

This is my first time commenting on this forum, I'd been observing for a while before my interview. Finally went for it yesterday...I was hesitant about sharing my transcript since I wasn't here all along but I remembered that when I was searching for transcripts and advice, I wanted to see something similar to my own case of pre-professional/pre-vet/pre-med as it isn't your regular bachelor.
I decided that I would share because someone else may need this too.
I really thank God for the success of my interview. It was all Him. I was looking at the V.Os while they interviewed people and I was trying to read them and when I noticed the guy (no 2) I wanted to interview me, I told God while I was on the queue that this was who I wanted. He seemed natural and relaxed and that would also help me stay relaxed and converse naturally. Immediately the lady directing the queue pointed me to "number 2", I just started smiling to myself saying thank God!

Long story don't mind me... anyways, I'm not sure of the exact words used but these were the questions:

V.O: Good morning
Me: Good morning sir (with a little smile)
V.O: Can I have your passport?
(Looks through it, then asks for I-20 I think).
Then says, what are you going to study?
Me: I'm going for my pre-veterinary studies at Berea College, Kentucky.
V.O: What is this programme about?
Me: This programme will help me fulfil all forms of requirements for veterinary school; practical, theoretical...and animal experience (Just tipped in this animal experience part randomly)
V.O: Why are you interested in this field of study?
Me: Ever since I was a kid, I discovered my love for animals and this was not just about loving them, I wanted to treat them, take care of them, give them another chance at life when they're sick. However, here in Nigeria, people don't really care about animals, most think they're just for food, or shouldn't be taken care of, but I think differently. I believe that animals are more than that and are important to us and the environment. I know that if I go to study in the US, I will be exposed to ideas and learning opportunities that I can apply here in Nigeria to make changes. I believe that people do what they do because they're not educated about that area, so as a veterinarian, I'll be able to help animals and create awareness about their importance, work with NGOs like the Nigerian Conservation Foundation etc... (I can't remember all I said but he just kept nodding and seemed to be following my point, so I just finished up.)
V.O: How many schools did you apply to?
Me: 3 schools
V.O: Did you take any test?
Me: I took the IELTS. (Nodded as in okay)
V.O: When did you graduate?
Me: I graduated high school in 2013
V.O: What have you been doing since then?
Me: I didn't go to the university immediately after high school because my father passed away in 2011 when I was still in high school (Here he cut in and said "Oh I'm sorry about your loss", I smiled and said "aw thank you " ).
So that left my mum as the only one to take care of me and my siblings' education. My immediate elder sister just got into uni as at that time so my mum told me to wait until she graduates before I can proceed with uni. My sister graduated last year and I started applying to schools.
Between that time and now, I've been doing things to develop myself. (I already wrote all of these in my DS-160 so I assumed he was going through it as I spoke ).
I volunteered at a veterinary clinic as an assistant, I learnt basic French language, I did an intensive fashion design training and I did a foundation programme in Zoology at the University of Lagos to get familiar with my future course of study.
(He paid attention, listening to me)
V.O: Oh okay I'll be approving your visa.
(I didn't hear anything again )
Take your.....come back on.....
He passed me the paper and I-20.
Me: (I gave a bigg smile ) Thank you so much!!
V.O: (Smiling back) You're welcome!


This V.O was literally my dream interviewer, thank God!!
Apparently I didn't even see nor notice the collection paper with my I-20 until I was on my way home looking through my documents. I only collected them when he gave me, I was too excited to notice them � >_< People kept saying congrats congrats on my way out�

congrats!
but no sponsor

imperiouxx:


Since your uncle has been to US before, they know him. At that part, she was doing was fetching his record. Question is, has he ever given birth in US before or does he have properties in US? Hope he's not owing anything in US. Go ask your uncle what's the deal is before thinking of going back in the nearest future.

please I need a mock interview as my interview is fast approaching... God bless you!

Hello Gurus in the house, kindly criticize my proposed transcript because i will be going for my interview very soon as am preparing my self for the D-DAY...Thanks and God bless you all.

ME: Good morning and how was your night?
VO: it was ok and urs and i replied

VO: Why are you going to the U.S?
ME: to study at the Northern Arizona University

VO: What course do you intend to study?
ME: Marketing

VO: Why this course?
ME: Studying Marketing will help me in building a relationship between customers and businesses as i will be able to work in different sectors on my arrival be it profit or non profit making organizations in order to promote our locally made products within and outside the country so that Nigerian economy can be developed.

VO: Aside from NAU how many schools did you apply to?
ME: 2

VO: Mention them
ME: Hult Business School(u.k) and New Jersey City University(u.s)

VO: How many schools gave you admission?
ME: NAU gave me a quick response, so i decided to follow up with the admission since i preferred to study at NAU.

VO: why NAU?
ME: I chose NAU because they offer opportunities to develop every students potentials and there marketing department is well known for teaching students more deeply and studying from NAU will set me apart from my rivals.

VO: How did you know about the school?
ME: My Senior colleague at work who is an alumni of the university told me about the great experience he had during his school days and i also made a further research and i discovered that the school offers opportunities to develop every students potentials.

VO: When did you finish your High School?
ME: 2012

VO: What have you been doing since when ?
ME: I went for my National Diploma which i graduated in 2015, since then i have been working with learn Africa Plc.

VO: Who is sponsoring you?
ME: My uncle

VO: What does he do?
ME: He works as a real estate agent and also owns a construction company

VO: Why is he sponsoring you?
ME: He has been sponsoring my studies since i was young because i stay with him ever since i lost my Dad.

VO: May i see his statement of account?
ME: passed it (he checked for some mins and returned it back to me)

VO: are you married?
ME: NO

VO: any children?
ME: NO

VO: i will be approving your Visa, (gave me a white paper and returned my i20, bank statement of account) pick up your passport at the circled area.
ME:Thanks and best regards.

i don't know the names of some gurus here in the house, but i urge you all to scrutinize my proposed transcript and please help me make some corrections on it...God bless you all and we shall all succeed in all our endeavors. Amen

Thanks in anticipation.

[quote author=Nrosemary post=68711907]This is my transcript. I got interviewed by middle aged white guy(lagos embassy) 6.45am. Please do not let fear get the best part of you and always smile.

VO- good morning and how was ur night?
Me- Am ok and urs and he replied.

VO- why are you going to the u.s
Me- To study at the West Virginia State University

Vo- What course do u intend to study
me- business administration and management

Vo- why this course?
Me- Studying business administration and management is having a broad knowledge on the principles of marketing, economics, commerce, human resource and statistics. With these broad knowledge you have a wide range of career opportunities in both large and small industries, profit and non profit organization and government organization.

Vo- aside from West Virginia State University how many other school did u apply to
Me- Clayton State University and sleepy rock university

Vo- what does this schools have in common
me- population size. They are relatively small in population which gives the possibility of having and one on one interaction with your professors

Vo- how did u get to know about the school
Me- my colleague at work who is also an alumni of the University told me about the school told me about great experience she had during her school day plus I made further research and discovered that they teach skills required for leadership position in today's business world.

Vo- who left high school in 2010 what have you been doing since then
me- had a diploma in computer in 2011, went for my national diploma in 2012 studying banking and finance (tried to pass my ond result but he said he doesn't want to see it) graduated 2014 since then I have been working with learn Africa Plc.

Vo-who is ur sponsor and what does he do
me- my dad and he is a building constructor and estate developer

Vo-may I see his bank statement
me- passed it to him and he typed for a about 30sec

Vo- are you married
me- no

Vo-do u have kids
me - no

Vo-okay ma'am. Would be holding on to ur passport, u can have ur 120 and bank statement plus the white paper, then he marked my pick up address. Thank you.

Was so excited that I completely forgot the way out.











congrats...i wish you well in your new journey of life.

You mean he didn't ask more than those questions above?
No Test?
No Administrative processing bla bla bla?


i wish my self your kind of luck bro/sis.

Congratulations once again.

congrats...i wish you well in your new journey of life.

You mean he didn't ask more than those questions above?
No Test?
No Administrative processing bla bla bla?


i wish my self your kind of luck bro/sis.

Congratulations once again.

hello room...am a new follower here on u.k visa platform, i will like to know if there will be a chance for me to get a u.k visa on my "virgin passport"...what is the package you think is best for me to apply for as a first timer.

thanks and best regards...as i'd like to receive a quick response.

hello my people in the house, got denied on 13th June 7am interview.
transcript goes thus;.
(tried to greet her first, but she did before I could do DAT)
VO: Good morning
me: Good morning ma(with a great smile)
VO: ur passport and i20 pls?
me: I gave it to her
VO: (typed for some minutes) why accounting?
me: accounting has been my dream course, and also d act of keeping record of transactions, with this I can work in any organizations profit or non profit making organization.
VO: why NAU?
me: i chose NAU because the school teaches more deeply in accounting and also its like a home for every international students because it offers some self support services like scholarship opportunities, sport facilities and also the climatic condition is good enough to adapt to the system easily.
VO: (typed for some minutes again, later handed the d blue paper) sorry, but you can reapply.

kindly point out my errors here, I need to know what went wrong in my transcript, cos I want to know if I should refire or not.(confused)

thanks and God bless you all.

TheNightsKing:
My Visa was approved today in Lagos. Thanks for all the tips, they've been really helpful.

VO: Why are you going to the US?

M: To enroll for a doctorate in Biomedical Sciences at UND

VO: How did you know about the school?

M: I searched for schools offering Biomedical Science or Molecular Pathogenesis via Google and I picked UND because of the Faculty's research interest.

VO: I see you have an assistantship. Are you going to pay for anything?

M: No, I got a tuition waiver and assistantship that will cover the cost of the program.

VO: Are you married?

M: No

VO: Do you have kids?

M: No

VO: Have you travelled out of the country before?

M: Yes

VO: Where?

M: England

VO: When?

M: 2011

VO: I will be approving your visa at this time.


Question: I intend to stay in Maryland for about 5 days before heading to North Dakota. Do you think this will be a red flag at the port of entry?

Thanks for your time.

congrats bro...I tap it
My Visa Application shall be approved too...Amen!

Hello room...please I need a mock interview cos my appointment date is near... thanks

kcwitch:

GRE is for prospective postgraduate students. Undergrads do SAT

alright thanks and God bless you.

ThePianoGuy:
since you have gotten admitted no need writing those exams. Just explain to the vo that your school don’t require it

thanks bro...God bless you

brightdocare:

write at least one test....either sat or toefl for embassy sake. goodluck

Amen... thanks for that response. but am thinking of writing GRE...hope its helpful?

Hello room...I have a question to ask and i'd be glad if my question is answered quickly.
have just been admitted as an undergraduate to a university which the school doesn't required any standardized test.
my question is..."is it a must for me to write a test before going to the embassy since d school doesn't require it?

your quick response is highly needed.
thanks.

Hello room...I have a question which I would love to be answered quickly because am really confused here.
is it true that American visa fee will be changed from 64k to 108k starting from 26th this month?
please I need a quick response.
thanks

lincoffm:
Hello Fellow Nairalanders!

I have been away from this forums long time ago. I just discover I couldn't log in with my old email and username so I created a new one! Hope you are doing great! I'm a Nigerian don't mind the username lol!! Just a way of saying my thank you to this forum I need 2 serious individual from this thread that couldn't afford a fee for TOEFL I will pay for free for 2 people and get you free reading material! Anyone interested should contact my signature or message me here !! One love ��

what a kind hearted fellow...
am very interested in this...
kindly help me sir!
God bless you

[quote author=Samie1das post=65700901]I've been following this thread for a while and I went for my visa interview today. Was successful. Here is the interview transcript.

Me: Good morning sir
V.O: Blank face. Why are you travelling to the USA?
Me: To further my education. I'm applying for a masters program in BioMathematics at University of California.
V.O: Did you apply to other schools?
Me: Yes I did. (Mentioned the name of some other schools)
V.O: Why did you now decide to go with University of California?
Me: It has the area I needed and is consistent with my career choice.
V.O Does it mean that the other schools are not good enough for what you want to study?
Me: I feel University of California was the best choice for me because of the depth of their courses and the long standing experience they have. I discovered this in my interaction with the professors.
V.O: Who is sponsoring your education?
Me: I got funding from the school and my parents will also support me. (Brought out my financial statement)
V.O: Which standardized tests did you write?
Me: GRE and TOEFL. Brought out my test scores and showed him
V.O: Are you sure these are yours? 229 on the GRE (Kept his gaze on me).
Me: Yes I attended lectures at one of the best centres in Nigeria and I did a lot of personal practice
V.O: kept typing. Do you have travel experience?
Me: I have never had cause to travel out of the country. I'm travelling now just because my education requires it
V.O: How am I sure you would come back
Me: Smile. My future plans revolve around what I would do here. My course is alien in Nigeria and I believe there is more difference to make here.
V.O: kept on typing. Handed a white paper to me and told me where to pick up my passport.


I'm very grateful to every one who has encouraged and shared their experience here. This would not have been possible without you guys. Also thanks goes to B.Y Mafit for the free lectures and how much they contributed to my GRE scores. That really made a difference cos that was what caught the interest of the V.O and it was at that point I knew I don hammer.

May Visa Fall on everyone who requires it!


Amen ijn

hello room...please I need a copy of SAT test result...I just want to view how it looks like.
thanks a lot.
adekolaolaotan@gmail.com
I'd b glad to receive a quick response.

hello my great people, I have a question concerning the kinda test to write for an undergraduate admission to a school that will suit the embassy for an advantage in d interview section...
which test is better for a first degree pursuance in d u.s?

SAT?
GRE?
TOEFL?

a quick response will be highly appreciated

folmus:


It's a reputable school but are you sure no standardized tests requirements?

yes, no standardized test...since I'm competent in English speaking and our country, Nigeria is an English speaking country.
so it makes me eligible without writing any test.

Janet01234:

Can you tell me the name of the school please?

the name of the school is Northern Arizona University... is it a genuine school?

Cynthia063:

if u re going 4 your masters or bachelor's you will have to present 1...but if you re a beginner is not necessary and you won't be asked...me i wasn't asked

am going there for my 1st degree, which have already been admitted to a school.
My school didn't ask me to write any exam before considering my admission.
so my question is...how am I going to tell the consular that my school didn't ask me to write any exam before they gave me an admission?

am going there for my 1st degree, which have already been admitted to a school.
My school didn't ask me to write any exam before considering my admission.
so my question is...how am I going to tell the consular that my school didn't ask me to write any exam before they gave me an admission?

thanks

hello house...I have some questions that has been bothering me...
1. is it a must to write a standardized test like TOEFL,SAT, GRE e.t.c. even if the school doesn't request for it?
2. if someone doesn't need to write any test according to the school admission system...how will someone tel the Visa officer that the school doesn't request for it?

a quick response will b highly appreciated.

hello room...please I need past transcripts for part 9-11, I urge you to send it to my mail @ adekolaolaotan@gmail.com.
i'd appreciate it.

thanks

thanks for that great response, am not using a fake soa to show for my proof of finance though, but I just want to know the essence of going along with a bank soa.
...I really appreciate your quick response.
God bless us all!

hello room, please i have a question that I want to ask the whole house and please kindly reply me as soon as possible because am really confused here.

is it true that American student visa doesn't involve an interview anymore?
and what is the new system to be use in issuing student Visa?
I would like to receive a quick response...

thanks.

yeah...while i still remain here, i would like to ask a question concerning my admission to NAU, because am just been given admission to study B.sc in marketing.
please what are the likely questions will the V.O ask me concerning my entry permit to the United state.
i would like to hearing from anyone here soon.
thanks.

yeah...while i still remain here, i would like to ask a question concerning my admission to NAU, because am just been given admission to study marketing.
pleaer