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dwilliams707:
Please help. I’m filling my Ds form, under passports document Type
Please which should I pick,is it official,regular,diplomatic?

Regular

Spanishmilf:
she want to go to college I'm just Confused here Shaw, she just finished polytechnic

People that want to go to college take SAT.
So that's the first thing she should do.

Spanishmilf:
No insult please speaking for a sister..................
1. She want to apply for a school in USA is it a must she pay school fees, hostel fees or any fees for the school after getting admission from the school
2. Is it a must she write TOEFL or any exam
3.if it a must your pay the school some fees and you were denied visa will the school refund your money
4.is it only a private school she can apply for how about government school.........
Please explain to me about step by step, process by process

Hmm
This 'sister' of yours..is she for Masters or Bsc?

Davidkking:
I'm not after funding I just want an opinion.......which would you choose if the 2 schools gave you funding of about $10k??

I'll go with MSU

Davidkking:
No funding......applied late

Many people defer their admissions to spring or fall to get that funding.

But its up to you.

Davidkking:

Which one gave you funding?
Na funding be the new IVY

edave:
Guyz help me check dis transcript my blood is boiling pls


vo:good morning
me good morning
vo pass me ur document
me pass it
vo why are you going to prairie view
me for my masters degree in electrical engineering
vo how do you hear about prairie view
me i did an online research on schools that offer power system nd control specialization in electrical engineering and i came across of PVAMU
VO why power system and control specialization
me i have a technical experience in it and most importantly it aligns with my research interest
vo why electrical engineering
me i choose electrical engineering because nigeria's power sector is in bad shape and the demand for more power generation and energy utilization are not been met
which calls for proper reform and implementation of smart technology to beat that therefore i see a deep drilling in this engineering field and specialization as
a good idea in achieving that
vo which other school do u apply to
me SDM&T
vo why PVAMU
me prairie view is my unique school because it specializes in researches related to smart grid innovations and has state of the art facilities dedicated to such
advancement more also i am exicited with the blends of familiar course requirements the program as to offer..i will b offering courses from power
system and control track which is related to my work experience to courses in wireless technology which i have a certification and trained on, to courses in
microelectronics and signal processing.
vo what will this course do for u
me am a maintenance engineer in the power field inline with this program therefore getting more knowledge through this program will give me a boost in my career
path enabling me take up high-tech jobs with energy multinationals such as cummins, general electric,ABB in revolutionalizing nigeria's power sector
vo when do u graduates
me 2016
vo what av u been doing since den
me after my graduation i went for my NYSC in NOV 2016 where i worked as a trainee with xxxx ( a generator manufacturer) and after my service
year i was offered a permanent position as an electrical engineer with the company, gaining experience since then doing online courses going for training
till this present moment.
Vo what are your duties
me my job roles include troubleshooting and repairing of generator control panels,software update on controllers,testing and replacement of generator electrical
part.
vo who is ur sponsor
me my uncle
vo what does he do
me he owns a construction company that into building and road construction projects.
vo can i have his SOA
me pass it
vo why will he be sponsoring u
me he promised to sponsor me in grad school.
vo what do you want to do with power system nd control
me i want to specialize in power system nd control in order to re engineering conventional power systems into smart grid networks

How did you hear about the school?
Your response is too shallow.
Can you go ahead to name some credible educational resources you must have used ?
Carnegie classification, Princeton Review, Usnews.com and all that?

Why power system and control specialization?

Which kyn response be that one?
Are you going there to play? Kindly go and do some deep research on that field and how it connects to your career.

Why electrical engineering?/
Ok you started making some positive statements here..
Refine it more!

What will this course do for you?

It is expected that after obtaining a Masters degree , lots of transformations would occur, such as career advancement, pay rise...
You should paint a picture of how the degree will equip you with requisite knowledge related to your field and how it will spur you back here in Nigeria.

What have you been doing since then?

Your response is confusing!
They want to know about your professional experience and if it is substantial enough for a home tie .

Why would he sponsor you?
He promised?
Promise ke!
Kindly work on that.

dreambound:
I sent you an email request

Alright

dreambound:
He is still rich with a 90K salary..that's not an average or above average man's salary in the US..If he has children, he has a wife, which may also be working. But don't get me wrong..I totally get your point

You would like to explain that to the VO?

yemyem4uall:
Hello Gurus in the house. I Seek your advise some weeks ago that if to deposit my tuition fee before going to embasy make sences but you advise me to abort the mission. my admission comes without funding; Tuition fee of $23k and living expenses of 14k. I later wrote to the Academic Chairman to please give me funding if truly he want me to come and study in his institution and for visa sake. He sent a letter to me that he has reduce the tuition by $ 16k and Stipends of 5800 Per semester but its for Second year of my program but second semester of my first year wil be consider if per chance fund is available but is not commiting him self for that. Now, my interview is nest week , although, i have my corporate account that covers all expenses. Pass me your i 20 and passport, do i need to give him the letter immediately since the funding is not written on I 20, or i should allow him to request for who is funding my program.
I Have bachelor degree in Mineral Resource Engring and i am going for Msc in Mineral Resouces Engineering at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. I will apreciate your advise.
I

Pass me your I20
Don't pass anything other than the I20.
Doing otherwise will be too much show of desperation.

You have to wait till when the VO asks who's funding you before you start explaining and them say you have a letter from the school to show.
Till then don't show anything.

If you want to make things easier for you,
Kindly reschedule your interview and request a new I20 that reflects all your funding you say you have gotten.

Because the VO works with what is on the I20.

toluene1234:
Good morning guys, my visa was denied day before yesterday June 3 at Lagos 6.45am appointment .

Here is my transcript
Me: Good morning madam
VO (A young white lady): did not even answer. (She had denied a lot of people before my turn)
VO: your passport and I20
ME: I passed it.
VO: why are you going to the US?
ME: I am going to the US to pursue my master degree in information security and Assurance, I paused a while, before I added at Johnson and Wales university Providence Rhode Island
VO: what will this course do for you?
ME: there are efforts made by government and private institutions to combat the cybercrimes that are prevalent in our economy, there are limited security experts to join fight this menace. I felt she wasn't even listening or not feeling what I was saying. She cuts me off.
VO: how did you hear about the school?
ME: in 2017, Bcie organised an edu fair in ikeja, that was where I heard about the schools, and also some of their representatives were on ground for the edu fair
VO: did you apply to other school?
ME: yes I did
Vo: mention them.
Me: I did
Vo: did you write any entrance exams?
Me: yes GRE
Vo: who is paying for this
Me: my uncle, he's more or less like a father
Vo: what does he do?
Me: he has a printing press company In Lagos Ekitu and kwara. She cuts me again, (I wanted to add that his company is responsible for printing state government materials and all educational materials for primary sec and tertiary institutions and also into property and estate management.
Vo: are you married,?
Me: I said yes.
Vo: pass me my docs and a pink paper.
Me: I left devastated.

Sincerely this happened within 3mins. She didn't allow me express myself. The way she asked the questions as if let me ask you and give u pink paper and go. She doesn't feel concern at all.

Cost of attendance on i20 is $34000

I do not have any funding, I can only get it during second semester, I was expecting her to ask me questions about why d school, your plans after school and others I have prepared for.

What can I do better? Please advise before I take the next line of action. I don't want to rush to reapply, what should I do please?

Cgpa: 2.93 GRE: 279.

First of all, it is none of your business if the VO denied so many people before you because the VO always has a reason for denial.
If you look at the denials and let it get into you, it will break down your confidence at the time when you need it the most.


What will this course do for you?

It is another way of saying what benefit has this to your career. So you start with the very best intro. The VO doesn't have time for you to build your response.
Your response was not impressive to the VO.

Giw did you hear about the school?
I always say people should talk about how they carried out personal research to validate their findings. Because anyone can come to say good about a school at a fair.

The VO had already made her decision . The rest questions were formalities.


My advice,

Your GPA is not bad, you can retake GRE if you can.
Apply to a course in Computer Science and concentrate in Cybersecurity.
Lots of schools fund Computer Science and I can help with some.

Don't reapply for now.

Pepperoni001:
I'm actually married with two kids.

That's the only error he made.

Ok. Cool

That error is also reflecting in Canada database.


That's my advice for you.
If the VO asks you why there is such a variance you can explain that you were ignorant of the process so you consulted an agent to assist you and that brought about such error.

But now you're well informed about the process .

Pepperoni001:
He filled banking for me as against food science .

That might even not be all.

He must have filled that you're married cus that's what those agents are good at.
Like I said , confirm the exact details he filled.

Its a tough one here bro.

You have to show to the VO how you got to make that error.

You can explain that it was done by some agent and misrepresented.. This is a very dicey situation.

Pepperoni001:
Dear Nairalanders,

I have been admitted to Eastern Illinois University graduate school to study sustainable energy for fall 2019. I have received my I-20, paid the sevis fee and also paid visa fee. I have picked a date but yet to fill my DS-160.

Here is the challenge, in 2017 December, I attempted to travel with my twin bro to USA to attend a cousin's wedding. I approached a family friend who runs a visa consultant agency to 'package' us. He collected 200k to assist us pay visa fee, pick dates, fill the form, but he mixed up my educational qualification with that of my brother (I am a food science graduate and my brother is a banking and finance graduate). I didn't even noticed it until it was a day to the interview. Though I was denied, but now it's about time to fill another DS-160 form for my F1 visa though *filing it myself* once beaten, twice shy . Hope it won't raise a red flag and what can I do? Because my WES evaluated transcripts state Bsc Food Science and Technology. Pls advice

It will raise all the color of flags. As far as you took it to the interview , that DS 160 is saved on your profile.

That's why if one changed course or school after denial, you hear them asking why the change.

You have to know exactly what that guy filled for you because any variance is a red flag.

Johnkay101:
There is no wrong time here when the fellow keeps bringing in top 20 school into every conversation. That's what I pointed out. The rest of advice he gave is good

Well let's hope the guy has gotten what was communicated. There is no bone of contention here as far as I'm concerned.

Johnkay101:
Seems you have problem with understanding. Where was I endorsing the guy to attend the school or spend 74k$ for that school?

I am just pointing out that not everyone can get admitted into a top school.

Next time before you jump in, read well.

So what business has that statement with the matter on ground ?

I agree with you not everyone must go to a top school.

My own philosophy is, if I'm not going to a top school , I must go with funding from that school.

But your response came at a wrong time when a critical matter is being handled.

So calm those nerves of yours.

Johnkay101:
Mr. Top 20 schools, Just know that it's not everyone that has the right profile (GPA & Test scores) to get admitted in top schools. The way you tell people to join top schools as if its within their power gets me tired atimes, when some doesn't even have the right profile.

You don't go about spending $74k in a school if it is not an IVY.

If you're well versed, then you will know the full meaning of ROI.

If one can't get the right admission and funding , the best thing to do is wait.

Felizz:
Claremont Graduate University in California.
Masters in student affairs and Educational Justice

Sha don't come here to start crying.
Carry your cross since you're adamant.

California is not a place a person goes to without loaded pocket . Even with funding its crazy.
Its not even an IVY or a top school or a highly demanded program.

All the best convincing the VO of your intentions.

Felizz:
I just check it now 74k for one yr

What the hell!

That money is crazily high!
Kindly reconsider this.. Do we just take anything that comes our way or we weigh our options before going to the embassy?

I don't really understand.

BamiOrims:
Hello house. What will I fill in the "where will I be staying in the US" space on the DS-2019?

Put your schools address.

Kaylhey20:
Good day everyone, this is my proposed transcript.

Help enhance and criticise . Thanks.

Me: Good morning
Vo: Good morning , your passport and I-20 .
Me: Passes it.
Vo: Why are you going to the US.
Me: For my bachelor's degree in Computer Science at Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee.
Vo: How many schools did you apply to.
Me: Four, namely Fisk University, Washington and Lee University, Wheeling Jesuit University and Southern Illinois University at Edwardville . Admitted into Fisk and WJU.
Vo: How did you hear about Fisk university?
Me: I did an online research for universities that offer a flexible computer science bachelor's degree program. Fisk University was one of the universities I came across after stream lining my search to those university whose entry requirements aligns with my test scores.

Vo: Why Fisk ?
Me: Aside that I was awarded a full scholarship, there is an on-campus program in Fisk university that really interests me, its the Google In Residence Program. Every fall Google assigns a senior software engineer as an adjunct lecture at Fisk University.The adjunct lecturer teaches the computer science freshman , introduction to computing and programming. They also help computer science majors with internship placement, access to tech fairs and hacklathons and a whole lot of opportunity.
Vo: Why Computer Science ?
Me: I have always had a passion for software and programming. After my high school, I attended an IT centre where I learnt about web development and designing. I feel this is the perfect time to advance in my programming career.
Vo: What afforded you the full scholarship?
Me: My admission application in total which includes my SAT score, Evaluated High School Transcript, Letter of Recommendations from high school teachers,Resume and Admission essay ranked me at the top of the applicants pool.
Vo: What's your study plan?
Me: Some of the courses I will be taking in my freshman year include Introduction to Programming with Python,Basics of Object Oriented Programming, Calculus 1&2, Critical thinking and some compulsory seminars and laboratory practicals.
Vo: What are your after-school graduation.
Me: After four years of studying Computer science, I will have acquired a lot of experience, skills and knowledge enough to start a digital start-up here in Nigeria. I hope to concentrate on transportation. When we look at the degree of traffic gridlock in Lagos, especially in the Third mainland bridge. This can lead to mental stress, depression and inefficiency.With the power of technology, I hope to solve such social problems.
I also hope to branch into e-commerce , by approaching it from another perspective which is customer-driven. This will help the productivity of retail stores, business start-up and entrepreneur.


My interview is next week Tuesday. Anyone who is willing for a mock interview, please help me.
Any other possible question , please throw them at me.

Thanks

Other possible questions:
When did you finish your O'Level
What have you been doing
Why are you not having your bachelor's degree in Nigeria.

It is Hackathons not Hacklathons

So far your responses are well articulated.

juliouze:
Just got my i20 , my admission is for fall 2019, August.
I want to apply for visa interview

Step 1
Register and save the print out coupon page for your Sevis fee.
You will need your Sevis ID and school code from your I20

http://Fmjfee.com

Step 2
Send the coupon payment page to anyone in the US to pay for your Sevis ($200)
..@wallspring has helped some people here to do that.

Step 3
Register and fill the DS-160 form

https://ceac.state.gov/GenNIV/default.aspx

(Take your time to fill it and ensure you send a copy of the confirmation page to your mail and also have a copy of the application details )

Step 4
Signup for Visa appointment

https://cgifederal.secure.force.com/confirmreceipt?sfdcIFrameOrigin=null

Fill in the details as required.

Step 5
Make payment of $160 at any GT bank near you.

Step 6
Go back to the Visa appointment site and click on 'schedule appointment'.
Follow the prompt till you get to where you need to enter the receipt number. Enter it from the receipt given to you at the bank.
Them pick a date..
Print out your confirmation page.

Tried to put it in the best way you can understand.

juliouze:
Thanks bro, can you assist me on how to go about it?

I don't understand .
What stage are you on presently?

.

Sosao:
Thanks for you input .
I will be grateful if you can be more detailed or can I on you?

Feel free

bwiizy92:
Thanks to all the guys(ladies included) ensuring that this thread keep rolling. Approval after some days on AP. When @Sharwama posted her dream inspired transcripts to lighten the mood, I didn't imagine I will experience her dreams... literally the forces were on my side. Let this brighten your day today..here is the transcripts below
V.O: Good morning
Me: Good morning
V.O: Pass me your passport and I-20
Me: obliged
V.O: you are going to CMU for what
Me: masters degree in chemistry
V.O: did you apply to other schools
Me: mention the two other schools, IIT and Auburn
V.O: where do yo live
Me: Port Harcourt
V.O: what did you graduate with at University of Ilorin
Me: replied...
V.O: have you had any issues with the police or any law enforcement before
Me: replied No
V.O: where do you live
Me: I answered Port Harcourt, he nods and said correct
V.O: where do you work
Me: told him XYZ limited in PH
No big W's( why, what, whatsoever)..unlike Sharwama I didn't want to push my luck...but the mood was dampened by the AP. The rest is history today.
Big ups to @Agreatman @Time2win and all the guys doing good for free in the house...

I remember this transcript during your AP.
Congrats.

How long did the AP last?

Sosao:
Finally it is my turn and Am seriously nervous .
This is my proposed transcript and I will love your inputs
Thanks in advance

Proposed transcript for interview


Vo: Good morning
Res: good morning

Vo: where are you going to?
Res: I am going to the Morgan State University to pursue a masters degree in Project Management and specialize in Information Technology.

Vo: how did you hear about Morgan State University
Res: I first heard am MSU at a Project Management work shop organized by Agile P3 liMited in Abuja. One of the organized spoke highly of MSU and I also did research using college board , master portal and Peterson where Morgan State was also recommended considering my area of specialization also.

Vo: how many schools did you apply to?
Res: I applied to 2 schools MSU and North eastern University where I was admitted in both schools.MSU gave me admission after being evaluated by the world education service.

Vo: why MSU?
Res: during my application process, the major factors I considered was cost and quality of education.
Morgan State University is registered with the Project Management Institute(PMI) and use the project management book of knowledge (pmbok) which uses the agile method.
Morgan State also has an excellent educational standard and the matches my budget.

Vo: what is your highest degree and what have you been doing after wards?
Res: I have a bachelors degree in Project Management from the Federal University of Technology Akure in 2015. After-which I did my 1year compulsory NYSC where I taught in a secondary school as a maths teacher and I also started an NGO called Emos Intiative that helps train young girls to acquire vocational skills for free.
Presently I work mainly as an Project manager at Bleep company.

Why Masters in Project Management?
Res: as earlier said I have a bachelors degree in Project Management and while working at Shelter gate limited, I noticed a lot of mis management of resources. I created a visual plan using Project Management softwares such as Ms project and presented it to the CEO. I was able to not only reduce resources wastage, but ensure ensure timely execution of projects.
I also did a research during my undergraduate study on the effect of Information communication technology on the Nigerian economic growth.
I focused that ICT is one of the major driving force of organizational competition and the due to the rapid development of the ICT industry , there has been a great increase in the GDP of Nigeria.

Vo: what is your study plan?
Res: the study plan involves a 30 credit program where is will take courses such as Project Management, cost management, risk management as well as information technology courses.

Vo: who will be sponsoring you?
My uncle will be sponsoring me. He is the CEO of Bleep company. He has been my guardian and has been responsible for my education. Here is an affidavit of support by him stating that he will be responsible for my education. He has been the major motivation in advancing in both life and career.

Vo: What will the program do for you?
Res: I plan to come back to Nigeria and use the knowledge and experience I must have gained in MSU to contribute my quota in the Nigeria Project Management world. I intend to use the knowledge I have obtained to run operations and manage resources better most especially in the IT department. It is evident that Nigeria lacks adequate professionals in this field. I intend to create a niche that that improve the economy of this country.

Here's a quick one from me

How did you hear about the school?
Kindly add how you carried out personal research to validate your findings about the school .

Why MSU?
Those your responses are way too shallow. Not convincing at all. Not well thought and doesn't depict you have a career plan.

Why project management?
This is another way of asking how does project management help you in your career aspirations.
It is not an opportunity to talk about your JD. And remember most VOs are not in the mood to listen to long sermons. Place your best foot forward in all your responses because they can cut you short when the deal breaker is still inside your mouth.

What will this degree do for you?
Rephrase that to be succinct and more convincing.

May God's favour be with you.

Drop your transcript and we will all help out in scrutinizing it.

Predstan:
lol. I’ve once been denied Visa and I got another date for two weeks after. The same date with a regular applicant.

Things are occurring sporadically these days.
Everything is changing.

Predstan:
Denied in the last two months and 6months for student and tourist respectively.
The system will only ask if u have been denied in the last 2 months for study visa, if you don’t have any denial within that two months, you are a regular applicant.
By the way, you can get another appointment in one week after your denial.

Not true .

dumbiri99:
Please those who chose yes to the question "have you been denied in the last 12 months" on the site to book interview appointment. What interview dates are you seeing available.

Just know this.
Once you have been denied before, you cannot see the same available date as one that is a fresh applicant.

jossywayne:
Those that fill they Ds-160 form today should tell us if their is any available space for the social media stuff implemented by Mr. Trump.

Are you sacred?