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Chocosmoothie:
How are you able to track your passport please?

Jacy1995:
What’s your email address please

Time2win:
My Transcript

Visa approved at Lagos Embassy, 30th July 2019

School: Clarkson University

Funding: 66,000$ (Tuition and stipends)

Course : Msc Chemical Engineering

This was my 9th attempt, 7 in Lagos, 2 in Abuja

Here is my today's visa transcript:

V.O: (Looked at my i20) I see you have a teaching assistantship, what will you be teaching?

Me: I will be assisting prof. ... in grading students papers, invigilating test and exams, other teaching duties will be assigned upon resumption

V.O: what was your undergraduate Major?

Me: chemical engineering

V:O Where do you work and what's your duties?

I currently work as a process engineer at D***y Industries Limited and stated my duties

V.O: (Started typing for a long time and checking his system, he was shaking his head too and my mind was beating fast.) He asked, have you travelled outside the country before?

Me: Yes, I have been to Ghana

V.O: is it by flight or road and how many times

Me: I travelled by road and that was sept last year and came back same month

V.O: (Went to meet another V.O, he stayed there for like 4mins, I don't know what they were discussing). After he came back, he asked... What's your plans after graduation?

Me: Upon completion of my masters degree, I will be resuming a new position at my current place of work as a senior process engineer and I am going to be on a paid study leave (I brought out the letter, he saw it and said he doesn't need it, I pushed my letter back to my file).

V.O: (Typing for a very long time and checking stuffs on his system) you have been to Abuja embassy last time, what transpired there?

Me: During my last interview, the V.O wasn't convinced that I am a credible student and hence I was refused. I have come to demonstrate my credibility as a student, I wrote GRE and scored 324, had a good grade (1st class) and believe i definitely do very well during my masters studies at Clarkson University. (He nodded)

V.O: (Started typing again and checking stuffs on his system), You applied for safety science at Embryl Riddle Aeronautical University in 2017, why the switch to chemical engineering (For my mind, e don come again o)

Me: That's was when I finished my National Youth Service and was working with a firm so i needed to increase my safety knowledge but since I changed place of work and now dealing with chemicals, I needed to develop knowledge in the area of chemical catalysis and plasma processing which will be needed when I resume a new position at my place of work. (He nodded)

V.O: Do you have anybody in USA?

Me: No, I don't have anybody

V.O: (Typed for ages, for like 2mins and was checking his system, my mind was beating fast. He took my passport and those blue papers, I was like it's finished, another refusal�. Immediately he brought out the white paper and circled a location, then said the golden words) YOUR VISA HAS BEEN APPROVED, then passed my i20 and sevis receipt

Me: collected my i20 and shouted Thank you sir!!! I ran out of the embassy and people were shouting what is it, I was running till i reached where I entered cab to my house cos it was like a dream or like i was watching a movie.

That's it... I saw God's favour today

Jacy1995:
Hello, I’m also an aspirant for the fall program in IUP. Was it in Lagos you had your interview please?

Hi @fairheart, please I need your help. My visa got denied this morning and here is my transcript.

School: Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Session: Fall 2019
Venue: Lagos Embassy
Program: MSc Geography

V.O: Good morning
Reply: Good morning

V.O: Pass me your passport
Reply: I did

VO: How did you get to know the school, IUP?
Me: (this was my planned answer) I got to knownof the school through 2 acquaintances of mine (which wasn’t true) then she gave me the shocker....

VO: What are their surnames?
Me: I actually didn’t prepare for this so I just kinda gave her two random names.

VO: she typed on her pic and was like she couldn’t find those names in her database...
Me: I was like that’s strange cos they actually studied there....

VO: Why do you wanna study Geography?
Me: (at this point, I was already destabilized as a result of the failed name ish) I gave an answer about my main area of concentration being environmental planning and how this would help checkmate the harmful excesses of urbanization. But wasn’t feeling the session again but just kept hoping.

VO: How many schools did you apply to?
Me: 3 schools, IUP, Western Illinois University and Texas Southern University....(although I applied to just one)

VO: Did you gain admission in all?
Me: Yes, I did

VO: what’s your GRE score?
Me: I didn’t take any tests as they were a requirement for admission for the program.

VO: What do you do?
Me: I work as a quantity surveyor in a construction company.

VO: Who is sponsoring you?
Me: My eldest brother

VO: What does he do?
Me: he works as the head of projects in a telecoms servicing company.

VO: Do you have an account statement?
Me: Yes, passed it. (She looked through and typed on her pic for a while)

VO: Sorry, you ain’t eligible for visa at this time.
And that was it.

Please I really need your advice..... if I reapply, how would I remedy the “how do you know about IUP” question and in what other ways can I make my general case more convincing.

Kindly help a brother.... thanks in anticipation...

Cart3l:
Hi @fairheart, please I need your help. My visa got denied this morning and here is my transcript.

School: Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Session: Fall 2019
Venue: Lagos Embassy
Program: MSc Geography

V.O: Good morning
Reply: Good morning

V.O: Pass me your passport
Reply: I did

VO: How did you get to know the school, IUP?
Me: (this was my planned answer) I got to knownof the school through 2 acquaintances of mine (which wasn’t true) then she gave me the shocker....

VO: What are their surnames?
Me: I actually didn’t prepare for this so I just kinda gave her two random names.

VO: she typed on her pic and was like she couldn’t find those names in her database...
Me: I was like that’s strange cos they actually studied there....

VO: Why do you wanna study Geography?
Me: (at this point, I was already destabilized as a result of the failed name ish) I gave an answer about my main area of concentration being environmental planning and how this would help checkmate the harmful excesses of urbanization. But wasn’t feeling the session again but just kept hoping.

VO: How many schools did you apply to?
Me: 3 schools, IUP, Western Illinois University and Texas Southern University....(although I applied to just one)

VO: Did you gain admission in all?
Me: Yes, I did

VO: what’s your GRE score?
Me: I didn’t take any tests as they were a requirement for admission for the program.

VO: What do you do?
Me: I work as a quantity surveyor in a construction company.

VO: Who is sponsoring you?
Me: My eldest brother

VO: What does he do?
Me: he works as the head of projects in a telecoms servicing company.

VO: Do you have an account statement?
Me: Yes, passed it. (She looked through and typed on her pic for a while)

VO: Sorry, you ain’t eligible for visa at this time.
And that was it.

Please I really need your advice..... if I reapply, how would I remedy the “how do you know about IUP” question and in what other ways can I make my general case more convincing.

Kindly help a brother.... thanks in anticipation...

Cart3l:
Hi @fairheart, please I need your help. My visa got denied this morning and here is my transcript.

School: Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Session: Fall 2019
Venue: Lagos Embassy
Program: MSc Geography

V.O: Good morning
Reply: Good morning

V.O: Pass me your passport
Reply: I did

VO: How did you get to know the school, IUP?
Me: (this was my planned answer) I got to knownof the school through 2 acquaintances of mine (which wasn’t true) then she gave me the shocker....

VO: What are their surnames?
Me: I actually didn’t prepare for this so I just kinda gave her two random names.

VO: she typed on her pic and was like she couldn’t find those names in her database...
Me: I was like that’s strange cos they actually studied there....

VO: Why do you wanna study Geography?
Me: (at this point, I was already destabilized as a result of the failed name ish) I gave an answer about my main area of concentration being environmental planning and how this would help checkmate the harmful excesses of urbanization. But wasn’t feeling the session again but just kept hoping.

VO: How many schools did you apply to?
Me: 3 schools, IUP, Western Illinois University and Texas Southern University....(although I applied to just one)

VO: Did you gain admission in all?
Me: Yes, I did

VO: what’s your GRE score?
Me: I didn’t take any tests as they were a requirement for admission for the program.

VO: What do you do?
Me: I work as a quantity surveyor in a construction company.

VO: Who is sponsoring you?
Me: My eldest brother

VO: What does he do?
Me: he works as the head of projects in a telecoms servicing company.

VO: Do you have an account statement?
Me: Yes, passed it. (She looked through and typed on her pic for a while)

VO: Sorry, you ain’t eligible for visa at this time.
And that was it.

Please I really need your advice..... if I reapply, how would I remedy the “how do you know about IUP” question and in what other ways can I make my general case more convincing.

Kindly help a brother.... thanks in anticipation...

Googledrive12:
Thank you Jesus for your love and mercy.
Visa approved
Indiana University Bloomington
My story is in sections, all in all
God showed up for me in the midst of my darkness . VO was asking me questions and was answering them himself.
No GA
No funding .
Transcript coming soon .

Thank you Jesus.
Thanks to everyone here who has been selfless in making dreams alive .
Walspring thanks for the SEVIS fee payments. I appreciate all those who shared their experiences here, it really helped I will share mine before the end of today . Please if any one is heading to Indiana or know someone who study there let us connect . Thank you all and may God show up for those who are yet to collect Their visa Amen.

MyCaseIsDiffere:
I join you to scream! I join my voice with others to say congratulations.

Good news flying everywhere. Off to prepare ogbono soup to celebrate with you all.

Gloryemo:
Wrong Information!!!

APSU is older than ten years. It is a public institution in Clarksville. That particular program is accredited and yes the masters program is not up to ten years but very very accredited. The school and that program is very generous with funding if you have a Strong profile. Many have gotten visa with the school and many will still get

let's be careful of the information we post here.. Verify first please

shoyoyebiodun:
Delay visa transcript Lagos emmbassy where did i miss it

Vo- how many school did you apply to
Me-3 apsu,murray state,witchta

Vo- how many admit
Me- all

Vo- any standardized test
Me- Gre

Vo- your score
Me- 304

Vo- why apsu
Me- i choose this school because they offer broad course in mathematical finance and I'm currently interested in the current research going by dr. Vajira cut me off

Vo- what year you finish your degree
Me- 2012

Vo- what have you been doing
Me- i went one year compulsory service after which i got a job with *** where i work 3 and half year as a cahier before joining my current company **** in 2017 as a pension fund administrator

Vo- have you been denied a visa in the last 5years
Me- i was denied a canada visa last year

Vo- where do you intend to go in canada then
Me- montreal for a conference

Vo- good, what will you do after graduation
Me-i will be coming back to nigeria to work with national pension commission so that i can harness my creative energy towards solving the problem of delay or non-payment in our retiree gratuity and pension

Vo- sorry bla bla bla

Fairheart LagosismyHome predstan Time2win

Cryptomania:
Yeah, I chose regular. But earliest available date is now 3rd of September. I have been checking it since Monday continuously, but no hope yet. Is there a way to schedule a priority visa?

Cryptomania:
Hello house!!!

I applied for visa last summer but was not approved. I just paid another visa fee now, the problem is the earliest date is 23rd of August and school resumes 10th. What can I do, can I get a priority date or something. Please help with a quick response. It's been more than six month I was denied student visa.

Moshkom:
Good Day Everyone. Pls I really need to talk to someone here who has done WES EVALUATION before. I will love and appreciate if i can speak on phone or WhatsApp with the person. I need clarification on something. It’s very urgent and IMPORTANT. My digit 08067200438.

Thanks as you reach me in advance.

tboy47:
F1 visa approved dis morning
Lagos consulate
Was interviewed by dat blak man i guess window 3
Deficit = 5k
Got GTA of about 12k
Before i stat, na God do am for me oo. Nor b small fasting and prayers

Vo- pass me ur passport and i-20
I did
Vo- why did u choose dis sku
Me i was awarded a GA and more importantly, ( i started shaking and was confused) d research been conducted by professor cloiut on geophysics( nigga, what ar u saying, i started saying tins frm my head) it aligns wit my career ( vo was nodding his head) and also d program structure at TAMUC stands out for exmaple i will b learning experimental research on micro computer hardware, X-ray spectroscopy (vo keeps noddin) vo then started typing for like a minute..
Vo- who sponsoring you
Me- my elder bro here in nigeria
Vo- what does e do?
Me- e works at bleep
Vo- i can see you have assistanship
Me- yes sir
Vo- vo typed for like 1min30seconds. ( my heart was beating verry fast and i was also praying) Have you traveled out bfor?
Me -no
Vo started typing again and asked my undergraduate degree and school
I told him
Vo- i will b approving ur visa.
No single document asked..
I jst blank.
Pick up 3 days time wateva. D next tin i started doing michael jackson dance
I av been praying to God for favour and grace to speak for me. And behold e answered my prayers .
Tanks to dis forum and ur Contributions @fairheart, @sharwama and evevy oda members, i tank u all ooo

beledinho:
Please kindly help me review my transcript and give me reasons for my Denial cos m planning to reapply... Thanks so much...

VO: why are u going to US
ME: for my masters degree at blablabla university to study civil engineering with concentration on renewable energy system designs
Vo: how many uni did u applied to
Me: 3 universities (I named them)
Vo: how did u know abt d university
Me: thru my undergrate final year project supervisor who was d director of centre for renewable energy technology in my undergraduate school
Vo: who is sponsoring u
Me: my father
Vo: what does he do
Me: retired as diretor of a ministry and owns a church
Vo: ur plans after study
Me: to come back to nigeria so dt I can apply for job at the centre for renewable technology center in my undergrated school in order to contribute my quota to the development of my country
Vo: passes my pink paper as ineligible

Note: I just summaried my responses...

ybahrbz91:
The best of reward for a sincere act is from the Almighty. Thanks to everyone who has contributed on this platform.
An ardent follower who was denied F1 visa twice last year and had to defer till fall 2019.
MS Rehabilitation Science at UIC
GRE; 302
No funding after several trials, told to enroll first before being considered.
Deficit; $46k
Last year, Dad SOA was little above deficit and which I think was reason for my denial.
I discussed my ordeal with my uncle (maternal, different surname) and has agreed to sponsor me.
Preparing for my next interview, if asked Why is your uncle sponsoring you? Am yet to come up with a convincing response.
I would appreciate suggestions.

Dukkky:
I applied for Energy and environmental law last year. About 10 of the questions were on Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) Arbitration, mediation and conciliation . Questions varied like which of them is it’s decision binding and can be adopted by the courts. But generally on ADR.
About 5 questions were on “GECF” Gas exporting countries Forum . The full meaning of the acronym, when it was founded ,the location of it’s headquarters, the member countries , it’s objectives . There was a question on either NDDC or NNPC I can’t recall which . But it was more about the founding date etc .

I could recall questions on Gas exploration, some terms on how it’s extracted , the processes etc .
I wrote on the second day , the first set that wrote a day before for law had different set of questions which was on the different oil contracts and concessions .

In summary , that was last year. I hope it gives you a clue on what to expect .

All the best

Davidkking:
Nobody drops transcripts again......that's what they're doing now .......some are waiting till they get to US first

bamiDee1:
Good morning everyone. I want to pay for my SEVISFEE via western union and almost all the banks are telling me they do not understand the coupon simply because it's a 15 digit code. For those who have recently paid for their I-901 fee, please help and advice.

Should I continue and make the payment to the company name given?

Company name: SEVISFEE
Account number: ..16 digit coupon number
Amount: $350.00

Pefuele:
Did you change course?

Pefuele:
Reappply Again.
Which of the windows interview you when you went for Spring2019?

The slim woman in Window6 like travelling experience.Like you have a B1/B2 VISA with no overstaying your time in the US.He denied a friend of mine twice just by looking at his passport in both cases.Also denied a friend with GA worth $42k.
I think research could have been better for a change of school..Did you change course?

dumbiri99:
The best you can do is reapply, this time don't mention your funding until they ask. Plus how much is your deficit and who is funding it
Just two denials and you are shouting, oga park well

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