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brotundes:
Where did u took d interview Abuja or Lagos?k

The interview was in lagos

It will be a disservice to this forum if i don't give back. Few days to my interview last Dec(2015) i came across this forum when i typed 'likely interview questions' or something like that on google search engine. Since then I've not close d tab. I refresh almost every day to read new posts. Also i read posts on https://www.nairaland.com/1792662/u.s-non-immigrant-visas-listening. Have i gained a lot? oh yes!!. I cant remember the exact page on these forums that i first opened; but something i read changed everything(i think its Justwise or someone else that posted d statement;paraphrasing d end of d comment that all in all it's God's favour and to pray and pray) and i was calm to d day of my interview knowing i could be asked any question and should be prepared. It's my first time of going for a US interview even though i paid visa application fee in 2013 and filled my ds-160, i never submitted(its d same profile that i updated this time). And to not repeat same again, i scheduled an appointment before submitting my application. i've only traveled to one West Africa country cos of my job. Aside that, my pally is almost 'virgin'. I decided to book an hotel against getting invitation letter from relatives or friends. Got all d necessary documents and asked some friends that are more experienced to vet before submitting d application 3 days to my interview. I chose 10am for my interview.

Transcrpt(i will try and remember and write all d questions asked some not in particular order. D interview didn't last more than 2 mins!)
VO; gud morning(male)
Me; Morning(with a smile, but i didnt overdo it and i was a bit nervous it didn't show though)
VO; can u pass ur passport pls(i did with my confirmation& ppoto which he returned. Checked d stamps from my one W/A country trips on my passport)
VO; why do u want to go to d US
Me; i just want to visit there for d first time(i look at him directly; im trained to look at clients directly even when u are nervous)
VO; what do u do
Me; im an ----- consultant
VO; what is blah(i thot he didnt know d corporation since its a US one and im sure he saw d look on my face!!
Me; Its a US org(shocking he wouldnt know right )
VO; no i mean what do u use blah for
Me; oooh(and seriously i was relieved but i wasnt expecting a job interview question to be asked while aplying for a Visa!) and then i gave d description of what d application is used for(i already filled this in my ds-160, guess he wanted to confirm if im telling d truth about my job&duty, VO typing and all d while nodding his head while i tell him what i know and do).
VO; U said u are going for 10 days
Me; yes
VO; what are u going for
Me; Vacation and i have my hotel reservation details here(i touched my parcel of documents, he didnt ask to see it)
VO; are u going to see some old friends while there
Me; it will be nice to see them. i will see if that will be possible once i get there(nods and he continues to type. I filled in my 2013 form that i will be staying with a friend, though i didn't submit d form back then and didn't schedule an appointment.)
Vo; are u going with anyone, do u hv kids
Me; no not at this time and no kids yet(said this with a smile, note though im in my late 30s)
VO; are u married
Me; no but im in a civil/domestic union(d name of my partner is on d application form i submitted and he continues to nod)
And then out of the blues(he stopped asking questions for few seconds and concentrated typing/flipping thru something on his system, while i took in my surroundings;was actually smiling at a small child behind that was been naughty as usual . Was a bit carried away when he asked his last question which i think was an after thought. Thank God, i calculated fast)
VO;how much do u earn after tax
Me;my salary is paid in blah currency& after tax blah amount (i only stated d basic in my application, i didn't include d expense which is d same as d basic. and its d basic that i mentioned too during d interview. I pay tax on only d basic salary. Expense is meant for my expenses; rent and so on. And if my statement account were to be checked its only d basic and maybe a fraction of my expense that will reflect, i wont be able to account for d rest. While filling d form i used d official exchange rate. I followed d advise i got here to always states what best reflects my position).
VO; (with a smile) ur visa is approved---------------(honestly i did not hear d rest of d statement as he handed me d white paper!!)
None of my documents was checked!!!

Though i couldn't travel last Xmas, didn't get my passport back on time(i got it back after 5 days of AP), had to cancel my plans and maybe will travel before Easter.

Thank you all so much!!! I've gained a lot from u all(always be truthful)
And sorry for my long epistle!!! Hope this will be helpful to others too.
Posted this too on d other forum.

It will be a disservice to this forum if i don't give back. Few days to my interview last Dec(2015) i came across this forum when i typed 'likely interview questions' or something like that on google search engine. Since then I've not close d tab. I refresh almost every day to read new posts. Also i read posts on https://www.nairaland.com/2656320/usa-visit-visa-part-2/23#40900683. Have i gained a lot? oh yes!!. I cant remember the exact page on these forums that i first opened; but something i read changed everything(i think its Justwise or someone else that posted d statement;paraphrasing d end of d comment that all in all it's God's favour and to pray and pray) and i was calm to d day of my interview knowing i could be asked any question and should be prepared. It's my first time of going for a US interview even though i paid visa application fee in 2013 and filled my ds-160, i never submitted(its d same profile that i updated this time). And to not repeat same again, i scheduled an appointment before submitting my application. i've only traveled to one West Africa country cos of my job. Aside that, my pally is almost 'virgin'. I decided to book an hotel against getting invitation letter from relatives or friends. Got all d necessary documents and asked some friends that are more experienced to vet before submitting d application 3 days to my interview. I chose 10am for my interview.

Transcrpt(i will try and remember and write all d questions asked some not in particular order. D interview didn't last more than 2 mins!)
VO; gud morning(male)
Me; Morning(with a smile, but i didnt overdo it and i was a bit nervous it didn't show though)
VO; can u pass ur passport pls(i did with my confirmation& ppoto which he returned. Checked d stamps from my one W/A country trips on my passport)
VO; why do u want to go to d US
Me; i just want to visit there for d first time(i look at him directly; im trained to look at clients directly even when u are nervous)
VO; what do u do
Me; im an ----- consultant
VO; what is blah(i thot he didnt know d corporation since its a US one and im sure he saw d look on my face!!
Me; Its a US org(shocking he wouldnt know right )
VO; no i mean what do u use blah for
Me; oooh(and seriously i was relieved but i wasnt expecting a job interview question to be asked while aplying for a Visa!) and then i gave d description of what d application is used for(i already filled this in my ds-160, guess he wanted to confirm if im telling d truth about my job&duty, VO typing and all d while nodding his head while i tell him what i know and do).
VO; U said u are going for 10 days
Me; yes
VO; what are u going for
Me; Vacation and i have my hotel reservation details here(i touched my parcel of documents, he didnt ask to see it)
VO; are u going to see some old friends while there
Me; it will be nice to see them. i will see if that will be possible once i get there(nods and he continues to type. I filled in my 2013 form that i will be staying with a friend, though i didn't submit d form back then and didn't schedule an appointment.)
Vo; are u going with anyone, do u hv kids
Me; no not at this time and no kids yet(said this with a smile, note though im in my late 30s)
VO; are u married
Me; no but im in a civil/domestic union(d name of my partner is on d application form i submitted and he continues to nod)
And then out of the blues(he stopped asking questions for few seconds and concentrated typing/flipping thru something on his system, while i took in my surroundings;was actually smiling at a small child behind that was been naughty as usual . Was a bit carried away when he asked his last question which i think was an after thought. Thank God, i calculated fast)
VO;how much do u earn after tax
Me;my salary is paid in blah currency& after tax blah amount (i only stated d basic in my application, i didn't include d expense which is d same as d basic. and its d basic that i mentioned too during d interview. I pay tax on only d basic salary. Expense is meant for my expenses; rent and so on. And if my statement account were to be checked its only d basic and maybe a fraction of my expense that will reflect, i wont be able to account for d rest. While filling d form i used d official exchange rate. I followed d advise i got here to always states what best reflects my position).
VO; (with a smile) ur visa is approved---------------(honestly i did not hear d rest of d statement as he handed me d white paper!!)
None of my documents was checked!!!

Though i couldn't travel last Xmas, didn't get my passport back on time(i got it back after 5 days of AP), had to cancel my plans and maybe will travel before Easter.

Thank you all so much!!! I've gained a lot from u all(always be truthful)
And sorry for my long epistle!!! Hope this will be helpful to others too.