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My girlfriend is a silent member of this forum. She read everything she knew here. Her visa was approved this morning 6:30 am by the visa officer. We appreciate all the contributions and we pray everyone got their visas. She was asked how she got the school she will be attending? She will be attending St cloud State University and she will be going for Masters in Criminal Justice. The visa officer ask about Standardize test. Her statement of intent and the relation between her undergraduate degree psychology and her intent course in st Cloud. She was ask to briefly talk about Minnesota. I will say God is the major factor and preparation is key . 1. She was also ask to describe her admission process[/quote]Congrats to her BUT Pls kindly ask her to share her transcript so that other people can benefit from it.. since these forum helped her with all the information she needed to know through other people's transcript.. she need to give back to the thread.. Shalom!

I am aware that students who have recieved their I-20 are preparing for visa interview, and that is good. Let your preparation have substance, and be ready to talk as intelligent and cool-headed as much as you can. Know all you need to know about your chosen program, and be ready to say why that program is worth travelling to the US, and that "particular school" for. (I hope you didn't pick those yeye program. Some programs will literally cause your visa rejection; so I hope you chose well?)

Don't talk too much that you forget the need and importance of listening! Listen, and listen and aswer accordingly! No go do I sabi all infront of Oyibo oo; he/she will knock you down! Just make sure your answers are brief and have substance; give convincing points.

If you have never made straight eye-contacts before, do prepare to do so with the consular.


Dress as a responsible person; don't pretend. The only impression you need to make is that, "I am here to convince the you that my application for a US student visa is purely genuine, and I am going to the US to study, and I have what it takes to do just that" Nothing else! If there is anything else, nobody cares. And even if you are applying for the Visa simply to run and never return, do make the impression that you are going for studies.

If you are a man/guy/boy (well, maybe others, you know?) shave two days before your interview. Not a day before it. The two days interval would have helped you look fresh, unlike when you shave yesterday.

Do not be afraid, for you will experience the very thing you are afraid of. What we fear usually happen. Isn't it?
Watch short videos on youtube on how to remain calm in situation that arouse emotional tension.
Do not be afraid, I beg you oo.

Other thing I would like to say is that. Getting a US visa requires either luck or favour ((both are the same (luck is a worldly term that in our religions we call favour). That is, aside from your preparation)), and it has to do with whether or not it is your time, and if the travelling align with your destiny (now, I am not preaching; I am simply telling you basic philosophy of life, of chasing of dreams and of attaining them).
If you can do dedicated fasting and prayer like a week or so before your interview, for successful visa interview outcome, do so. (This is not a requirement, please! I am not even recommending, as this doesn't guarantee positive visa outcome).

I want to hear your story after the interview, and so, write to me if you want to. Oh, one more thing: first, second or third visa denial is not "final denial". Never take visa rejection for such. One of my best friends was denied 8 times before he got his student visa; he got it the 9th time. He is in US now, hail and happy, and progressing in his pursuit of education and happiness! If you are denied, there is always a way. Always! Write to me!

I wish you good success!
E.[/quote]Well structured write up.. May God bless you and increase that wisdow of yours use in putting this together.

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Everyone has told you but it seems all their opinion didn't count.
Please, quote before you reply. It is annoying,don't you get it[/quote]Am not doing that delibrately, neither are my i happy seeing people complaining about it. I always click on quote before i start typing. Could it be my NL account has a problem or what could be the cause?

JJonmayer:
Visa approved today @ Lagos Embassy, 7am. I never expected it to be that short. I've been a silent observer here for about 2 months now and this is my first post. Here goes..
Vo: (after looking at my i20) so, which of the areas in Electrical Engineering are you interested in?
Me: Renewable Energy
Vo: okay (nods and types for a few), so why did you decide on Renewable Energy?
Me: (deep breath) okay, so I chose Renewable Energy cos it's part of my long term career goal to invest in the power sector of my home country by establishing a start up that will provide photo-efficient solar panels and it's accompanying devices to generate electricity for domestic homes and small retail stores (she kept nodding all through)
Vo: okay (types for a while again), so why Portland State University?
Me: I chose Portland State for a number of reasons actually. First of all, the school operates the quarter calendar system which is faster since classes run all year long. Secondly, my Dept offers to teach embedded systems programming as part of the Renewable Energy graduate track, which is quite rare, and learning to program an embedded system will make me a more versatile MSc holder (I was expecting her to cut me short but she kept listening and smiling, typing intermittently...I started smiling back and almost stopped talking but decided to finish...gave the last reason about research stuff).
She handed me my i20, SEVIS and collection slip and said the usual "...3 working days...need this at the airport... " I didn't hear cos she spoke fast and in a low tone.
So, that's it.
I noticed alot of people being denied today for avoidable reasons. Guys, cover your grounds. Don't just go cos people are going. It's good to pray, but work also (I did both). I learned today that the first few secs determine alot, your appearance and demeanor also, you don't want to create a negative impression before you even get to speak. The interview is not as dreadful as alot of you describe it to be. Good luck to prospective applicants.

Thanks for the transcript may God bless your journey

moravelu:
Visa approved today
Hallelujah. thanks to everyone who encourage me and asked me to prepare my self and fireoff again.

Rejected on monday 19 June
Approved friday 22 June 6:30 interview

I was rejected on monday because I had applied a second bsc in a totally different field from sceince to religious studies.

To cut it short, I prayed very hard and I told God that only white papers will be issued until it gets to my turn, na so e happen oh, but only for windows 7 (if im correct) a white man probably 40s, first guy white paper, second white paper, me third white paper also.

See my transcript.

Vo: Good morning, pass me your i20 and passport
Me: here it is, and how was your night
Vo: fine thank you

Vo: why this school?
Me: I will give u two reasons, first the school is engineered to produce graduating students who are both fit to become ministers and christian educators, for me this is killing two birds with one stone (vo cuts in)

Vo: and how is that?
Me: Based on the curriculum
Vo: Tell me about the curriculum?
Me: The have programs like cross cultural ministry (for ministers) and comparative theology (for educators)

Vo: How many school did you apply
Me: 2
Vo: why this one?
Me: the have missionary trips...., mentored ministry..., practical ministry training...., all programs are based on the bible no mix up with ecumenism or scientology
Before I finish vo cuts in

Vo: pick up your visa in three days time
Me: Dancing lagbaja, praising God,
Na so e end oh, leave boyfriend and Girlfriend matter eh no dey pay, Na baba Jesu way sure pass. His words never fail.


Congrat Bro.. that was really fast, i tap into your blessing

texrem:

Me: Goodmorning Ma
VO: NO answer

Me Goodmorning ma(with a smile)
VO: Goodmorning, can i have your documents. (look into my i20, sevis, confirmation page)

VO: OMG! this is perfectly arranged, did you arrange all this by yourself?
Me: Yes Ma, I did. I replied with a stunning smile. (Remembering my texrem words: Maintain eye contact, be audible and smile)

VO: ETSU?
VO: Nice

VO: Who's sponsoring you?
Me: My Mum

VO: What does she do?
Me: She's a contractor...........

VO: I will be approving ur visa.
Me: Thank you.

I thank God first and foremost. Thanks to Texrem my blood for the confidence he instilled in me, and all the gurus in the house. You guys are wonderful! I remain the biggest silent follower.


Wooo.. this is the best transcript have ever seen since the existence of American embassy .. you carried undisputed grace.. keeping enjoying your the grace. I tap into your Anointed grace.. enjoy your visa!

Airich01:

After much denial i was fed up and just didn't want to apply again,but my brother urged me. I did,and this time i was FURIOUS and determined.

vo:good morning.
me:how are you today?
vo:fine and you?
me:i'm fine sir.
vo:so,why are you going to the USA?
me: To pursue my bachelor's degree in Construction management.
vo: why US?
me: The USA is a country that is well fecognized for it's academic excellence and enhanced learning experienced,also the USA has one of the best educational system in the world offering flexible educational opportunities accross 4000 institutions.
vo:tell me abut your school....
me:...I did,explicitly.
vo: why your school??
me: i chiose this school because their contruction management course is accredited by the American Council For Construction Education,which is a global advocate for construction education.Also,at this school i'd get to learn management skills which will enable me learn how to manage and coordinate policies ,equipment,budget and schedule as well as the safety of general public and employees,also i picked this school because i was given scholarship and their tuition is affordable.
vo:tell me about your school
me: this school is a public four year university,located in... they are part of the xyz state colleges and universities system,they also have over 125 student bodies and they offer 75 majors.Established in...., its is part of the tric-college university system...
vo.... i am going to approve your visa.



Big Congrats Bro.. God really did it for you and for those who don' t believe in prayers on visa stuff i think this is a very good example for them. Also there is these part part i really love so much (if you prove to be smart then there's no space for God). Bro go and enjoy the goodness of God.

ecoleco:

I compiled all the Visa Transcript on this Part 11 up to this point (pages 0 - 331) to help me prepare for visa appointment.

Thought I should share with anybody that cares.

It's down below:


[url]https://www.dropbox.com/s/dawoicv7y9cofif/COMPILED%20VISA%20TRANSCRIPT%20Part%2011%20-%20Up%20to%20Pg%20331.docx?dl=0[/url]



Good job Bro.. For the effort put together in getting this done.. God has added your name in his list of people that will be Bless.. welldone!

Dear Madam(Lagosismyhome)

Pls have been waiting for your mail response. Pls kindly check your mail and revert. I look forward to hear from you Once more.

Many thanks..

Hephzibah2010:

Good evening everyone...
I've been a silent follower of this thread for a while when I applied for a student visa...
My visa was approved today and here goes my transcript...
Vo: Good morning

Me: Good morning

Vo: Pass your passport

Me: Passed it

Vo: your I-20

Me: passed it

Vo: why did you pick the school?

Me: I visited the school during my last trip to the states and the educational facilities and conducive learning environment was pleasant and a friend who is an alumni recommended the school

Vo: What do you do?

Me: I work with my uncle as an executive assistant and he's the director of protocol to bleep

Vo: Are you married?

Me: no

Vo: do you have any children?

Me: no

Vo: who's sponsoring you?

Me: my father

Vo: what does he do?

Me: told him

Vo: what was your undergraduate degree?

Me: International law

Vo: what school?

Me: told him

Vo: your visa has been approved and he hands me two white papers and told me to pick up my passport

The importance of prayer cannot be overemphasized... Just do your best and leave the rest for God...



No bi lie @Bolded and Congrat for your approval..

ChristianGrey2:

I am a silent reader of this thread and i really benefited from this thread. Praise be to Allah.I had my interview on friday
and it was approved. Visa issued Yesterday. This is what transpired between the consular officer and i.
ME- Good Morning
CO- Good Morning.
ME- How are you doing?
CO- Fine thanks.
ME- You welcome
CO- Pass your passport and i-20
ME- Sure
CO- Why are you going to the US.
ME- I am going to the US to undertake a course of studies in International business trade and commerce at Kalamazoo college
in Michigan
CO- How did you heard about this school?
ME- I made an intensive search online using academic websites such as usnews, Princeton reviews and Peterson and then i narrowed down my search based
on schools that offer experiential learning. Afterwards i consulted the schools website to gain information about their application process.
CO- Why did you choose this school?
me- I chose this school because they offer hands on learning components through excellent internships programs and summer study abroad programs. I believe
this will help me learn from expert and also widen my employability skills. Among the schools that accepted me this school offered me the most financial
aid package.
CO- How many schools did you consider?
ME- four. Bates college, Northeastern University, Kalamazoo and UMaine.
CO- Why did you pick Kalamazoo over northeastern
ME- I prefer to study at a liberal arts college because of small teacher to student ratio which allows for better interaction between faculty and students.
C0- Northeastern is a liberal arts college.
ME- Please madam northeastern university is not a liberal arts college. it is a research university offering masters and doctorate programs.
C0- How do you intend funding your education
ME- The school has offered me a scholarship and my parents will foot the remaining.
C0- She typed for a while and said i have approved your application.
ME- Thank you and have a great day.
CO- You too.


Confirmento.. Congrats Bro and thank you for sharing your transcript in full..Remain Bless!

laurelxy:

Visa approved, 7am, lagos
The journey has been very stressful for me, I started following this page when I applied for my visa about a week ago. I made a mistake on my DS 160 form, in the part where I was asked who is paying for the trip.,i thought it meant who is paying for the flight,I chose self, I later got to know it meant who is sponsoring you and I mistakenly also filled the part that said native name, which I ought to have ticked, don't apply. I had to cancel the appointment fill another one and thank God, they were still spaces available for today.
Fast forward to today, I stayed with a friend of mine at onikan, I slept early after praying woke around 4am,prayed cos I was scared of being denied and prayed over my documents and couldn't sleep back. I left for embassy and got to see all those touts but thank God for nairaland, just spoke within myself, u guys can't deceive me. Got to the embassy and saw a crowd, men I was scared. Did all the biometrics and screening,. 3 VO's were interviewing, a fine pretty young white lady, a Chinese guy and another white guy, the Chinese guy approved the first 3, the white approved 2 denied one, while the pretty lady denied 3,she was just issuing blue form,. I was just praying Pls God favor me ooo, my color is white ooo. I was directed to this pretty lady and the guy she was interviewing was going for visit visa to his wife in the hospital, however she does not bear the same surname with the guy, the guy wanted to present marriage certificate but she no gree look am, blue form immediately, Na so this guy started crying, men I felt for him, but I thought he should have prepared an ans for the vo. Making it 5 denials before my own
Too much talk
My transcript as follows
Me: good morning
Vo: good morning

Me: passed my documents, passport, i-20,sevis
Vo:where are u going to
Me:usa
Vo: I meant which uni
Me: oh, Western Illinois University

Vo:how do you come to know about this school
Me: a senior colleague of mine recommended the school and I also did an extensive research on the Internet via Google.,usnews.com,and princeton

Vo:where do you work(ds-160 stuff)
Me:I work at ***** Hospital, my roles include attending to medical and surgical patients, and I also assist in the laboratory to run some tests

Vo: what's your job title
Me: medical officer

Vo: you are a medical doctor, how come you are going for masters in biology. Looking at my 1-20
Me:actually I am going for masters in molecular biology,

Vo:why molecular biology
Me: I picked up special interest in molecular bio, while in medical school, and due to the paucity of molecular biologist in the country, I planned to pursue further studies in it for research basis.

Vo:when and were did u gtaduate
Me:I graduated from bleep University in 2014

Vo:so uve being working in bleep University since graduation (DS 160 stuff)
Me:did my medical internship in bleep Hospital and worked in a bleep hospital for 10 months before resigning and currently working in this bleep hospital

Vo:For how long have u been working for bleep Hospital
Me: November this year would make it a year, couldn't Calc the number of months in my head

Vo: what is D differences between mitosis and meiosis
Me:smiling, they are both cellular divisions occurring in the body, mitosis maintains the same number of chromosomes after division while meiosis maintains half the number of chromosomes and occurs in the gonads

Vo:mention 5 organ systems
Me: cardiovascular involving heart, neurology involving brain, reproductive involving genitals, nephrology involving kidneys,.... Cuts in, while nodding all this while

Vo: what would you do with molecular biology
Me:I want to apply for my medical residency program and it would increase my chances of being accepted

Vo:are u married
Me yes
Vo: any kids
Me yes, one
Vo: who would take care of them when u go
Me:my wife is a microbiologist and works at bleep and she's ok

Vo: who is sponsoring you
Me:my dad
Vo: what does he do?
Me: works in bleep Institute in Abuja, and the ceo of bleep printing and publishing company.

Vo:types very fast..... was thinking in my mind, no give me blue color though my favorite color, but I am team white today, u can come pick ur visa at vi, is that where u chose,
Me yes ma, God bless you so much.
No documents asked




Have noticed something with that slim pretty lady.. she can drain someone with questions.. all the transcripts have seen here that was interviewed by that lady is always very though.. she can ask questions! Anyway, am glad you made it Congrats Bro..

Tunnyz:

Haha I don't want to arrest 1 silent follower now n my Oga at the top will be saying another thing but on a more serious note I feel it's normal for anyone to choose whichever way he/she wana follow the thread either silently or actively as long as the main goal is achieved.



I totally disagree with that.. if everybody choose to be silent even when they got their visa approved, how you learn a thing or 2 from their transcript, how will you be able to prepare your self and your own transcript and lastly, how will the up coming prospective student/new comers know how to answer VO's questions..? if you can sincerely answer these questions within your self, you will look for handcuff and start arresting those silent follower and those who don't like sharing their transcripts after benefiting from the thread

sputos:
i appreciate your comment but do not agree to every detail. I know most Nigerians depend so much on prayer...person wey no get CV and him dey look for work, all he does is go for night vigil, That job will never come. i have seen so many people prepare hard for interviews and the VO will ask them the simplest of questions....I was amazed to see someone's transcript with the question "What is the 2nd law of Motion". My brother, in this situation , na this guy prayer work . One should prepare well and pray to God that the question VO ask is what you know. All of us who got visa did not know everything. we were only lucky we were asked what we know...thats where prayer comes in......During my interview, i was asked just one major question and it was a question i was well prepared for..



@Bolded, that's very true Broda..

deeMarc:

Lol...typical Nigerian, always stand aside to castigate and point out our problems but never do anything to salvage the situation.
Funny how you listed all those things above without mentioning that their young able bodied men like you didn't leave the country then for a greener pasture and at the same time hoping those left behind would be busy inventing electricity,oil,nuclear energy and automobiles.
Why didn't you leave America for Nigeria after your studies to contribute your own quota to the country? Were you born in America? What have you done to help Nigeria be a better country like the country you are in?
You once posted here that you've both American and British citizenship,so I'm asking you this, while those people were developing their country,were they looking for other nationals citenzenship here and there.
I see you as someone who has this holier than thou attitude, egocentric and ...
Don't come here to be the type of Nigerians that rant online while enjoying the comfort of America. If you're so pained and so bothered about Nigeria, there's nothing stopping you from booking the next available flight to Nigeria and let's build the nation together to be a better place for us all to dwell in, since our leaders have failed us,keep failing us and will always fail us .


Sir deemarc, You are so on point, i give you a big round of applause with a standing ovation. you nailed the issue and may God bless for those points.. Cheers!

ogoji:

VO; morning
ME; good morning

VO; pass me your passport and i-20
ME; passed it to him while asking how he was.

VO; Now lets get straight to the point, Tell me about your school
ME; University of Texas at arlington, is located at the northeastern part of texas, it has been classsified by the carnegie foundation as a tier-1 reaserch institution in the US and they have quite a number of faculty members with Phds in my area of interest.

VO; Did you apply to any other schools
ME; yes i did, University of TEXAS at arlington, and University of North Dakota at Grandforks, University of louissianna at Lafayette

VO; what was your undergraduate degree
ME; Pure and Applied Mathematics

VO; When did you graduate
ME; 2012

VO; I get you must have done youe NYSC after that, so what have you been doing since then.
ME; I have been working since then even till now

VO; So what do you do where you work
ME; I help students prepare for the GRE, GMAT and SAT in Mathematics

VO; Oooooh so you are something like a math tutor
ME; Yeah

VO; So who is paying
ME; My dad

VO; What does he do
ME; He is a retired government official, but currently into Poultry Farming

VO; Okay so now tell me something about mathemtics, say Calculus
ME; (As at this point i now GOD had sealed the Job) I made him know i was laughing at the Question before i responded [Calculus is a mathematical tool in analysis used in studying change].

VO; Passes me a document which i imagined to be my I-20 ans says you would be needing this at the POE............
me; Me with JOY i placed it in my folder and merried home. It was when i got back to my office later in the day and looking up our thread, that i read @princeG23's trancript that i remembered i didnt see my own white paper. But dont worry GUYS it was chilling inside my I-20 at home.

Special thanks to GOD and all who contribute to this THREAD.
NB....... Do your work Physically by studying the thread and mastering trancsripts, and also your work spiritually by PRAYING and Fasting, whichever way works for you. But the GOD FACTOR can never be OVEREMPHASIZED.

God bless you for sharing your full transcript.. Enjoy your stay in Yankee!

TWoods:

You can pray from now till tomorrow, it will have no impact on a US VO if you are not qualified for the visa. If it was by prayer, every member of winners chapel, mountain of fire and redeemed would be US citizens today.

I totally disagree with your quote, prayer is the key to everything, believe it or not. Have seen people who went for interview unprepared and they got their visa(that is God's favour and the work of prayers) and have also seen people who went for interview well prepared and they were delayed.. so what can you say about that? Well if prayers doesn't work for you or you don't believe in prayers, As for me it does work well for me and i believe it does work for other people as well.

Shabol54:
Visa approved today at Lagos Consulate……
I got to the embassy around 5.45am for my 6.30am appointment. The queue was very long…….I was like una no dey sleep? …… Then my partner in crime arrived......@princegee........we found our way from the back to be amongst the first 5 in queue…… Main Hall…….. I was 8th in queue and 2nd person to be interviewed by one very fine young white Lady at window 4. The first lady she interviewed got a white paper eventually from her sha after a very long conversation with the VO. I was even getting tired sef……. But then I remembered 64K…… Fast forward…….
VO: Good morning, sevis and I-20 pls
Me: I obliged. Good morning and how was your night?
VO: Oh great, Thank you (With a smile) Why are you going to the USA?
Me: I am going for my Master’s degree in Engineering Technology with a concentration in Construction Technology at East Tennessee State University, Johnson City.
VO: Why ETSU?
Me: (I almost choked, the VO told me to relax before answering the question… …See favour ) I chose ETSU because the cost of living at ETSU is relatively cheaper when compared to that of UF and CSUEB. Besides, the school’s Eng Tech Dept offers a concentration in Construction Technology with active research in Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy which aligns with my career goal and …..……VO cuts in
VO: What did you study at Undergraduate Level?
Me: I studied Building Technology from XXXXXXX
VO: oooh, Building Technology…….. (Nodding her head) When did you graduate?
Me: 2011
VO: What have you been doing since then?
Me: I did a year NYSC from Mar 2012 to Mar 2013 at XXXXX after which I was retained as a XXXXXXX and later promoted to XXXXX which is my designation till date. My responsibilities are Conceptual planning and design, Monitoring and ensuring contractors deliver the project in terms of quality, time and delivery within budget, Preparing Buildability and Maintainability analysis for …………….. VO cuts in………

VO: What are your plans after graduation?
Me: I will be coming back to team up with my organization's research and design team to address the technical issues…….. VO cuts in………..
VO: So who is paying?
Me: my dad

VO: What does he do?
Me: He is a Building Contractor and also into the sales of building materials and equipments

VO: Did you write any standardized tests like GMAT or GRE and what was your score?
Me: Yes, I wrote the GRE, Quant-148, Verb- 141, Total Score 289/Analytical: 3.0

VO: Good (nodding her head….) she held my passport and picks a white paper. Then she paused as she noticed a visa on my passport (fear catch me small as I no first understand wetin happen)

VO: wait…. Wait... I see you’ve been to Malaysia, how long and what for? Looking at my passport
Me: I was in Kuala Lumpur for Bleep Days for a short training on XXXXXX which was……….VO Cuts in..

VO: I am approving your visa (Types for a while…. returns my I-20 and gave me white Paper) ………I will hold on to your passport but you will need those at POE……….. can’t rem the rest…..Enjoy your studies.
Me: Thank you and have a nice day (smiling)
VO: You too

Prayer is key...... Prepare well too and leave the rest to God.

Babe Congrats.. Na God do am for you and am so..so happy for you like kilode but at the same time i don't like commenting on transcript that has XXXYYZZ tins.

Mitchely:

Visa Approved

Vo good morning
Me good morning mam

Vo can I have your passport and I-20
Me went blank temporarily and forgot which Form was that and was giving her my ds confirmation

Vo no your i20
Me started flipping through looking for i20 (already panicking)

Vo The one with an F1
Me OK, sorry mam, quickly produced it(in my head that Form is an F1 form)

Vo How did you hear of this school
Me I did an intensive search online using sites like usnews, princeton review to narrow down to Schools offering PhD in electrical and electronic engineering, then consulted websites of such schools and found wsu to have an ongoing research in my field of interest.


Vo Do you have a letter for your scholarship
Me yes I do mam, produced it

Vo Can I see your academic transcripts
Me yes mam, produced both

Vo Did you take the GRE
Me yes mam

Vo what was your score
Me I had 307 (forgot to mention the writing)

Vo Are you married
Me yes mam

Vo Any kids
Me yes mam, have a 1 year 6months old daughter

Vo are they coming with you
Me no mam

Vo what does your wife do
Me she works with a govt parastatal, and about to start her Masters program over here

Vo so who will look after your daughter
Me we have a cousin staying with us that helps with that

Vo When did you finish Masters and what have you been doing since
Me finished in 2014 and been lecturing since

Vo do you have any specialization in electrical engineering
Me yes mam, my field of specialization is mobile communication and networking.

Vo OK, everything looks good. I will hold onto these (my scholarship letter and transcripts) for verification. Hold onto your i-20, you will need it at the point of entry. This shows you how to pick up your visa, hands me the white paper.

Congrats Broda.. Enjoy your journey..

impactandinspir:
All glory to the Almighty God,to him alone be all the prise.
I have been following this thread and giving birth in US since 2yrs and 4yrs respectively. Have been a silent reader and this is my first time am commenting. I decide to come here to post because this thread has really helped me, once people make enquiry from me as US VISA stuffs i keep giving people this link to come and learn from the gurus.

visa approved yesterday at Walter Carrington!!! (6:30am batch)


transcript!

ME: good morning

VO: good morning, what did you score in your GRE?

ME: told him

VO: Why this school?

ME:I did an intensive research using internet tool (pristonreview.com,google,studentreview.com,usnews.com) and i found a school of my choice that best fit in the area of my interest. Also, i went to one of the prestigious school in Nigeria and i would love to av international exposure and experience.

VO: I see you had your baby in US

ME: yes

VO: who is your sponsor

ME: Father-in-law

VO: okay so pick up your passport at this place and keep this form cos you'd need it at the point of entry.

I love people who share their transcript in full without holding back or hiding any information. God bless ma'am and congrats on your visa..Enjoy it!

Brethren wetin happen.. today wey bi monday we no see any transcript not even one Shey no body go interview today ni? Abeg una wey go embassy today share your transcript jare.. #transcriptmoodactivated

happyday:

Finally, you're here. Holywood and your 'yankee' friends have made you believe these people are as outgoing and friendly as Nigerians. Turns out you're in for a shock. People smile at you, engage in small talk, but that's it. Everyone has got their cross to bear. You can't blame them.

You miss the happy atmosphere in Nigeria. You stay on calls to your family and babe(s) and boo(s) back home. Depends on how bad you are. You can't go knock on your neighbor's door, so you both can play PES. Or talk about the latest wack Davido track!

It's raining, and your American friends don't get it when you say 'weather for two', or 'based on logistics'. You see a sea of white heads, and wonder why your skin color is different. You wonder why you weren't born here. You engage someone in a convo, tell them you're from Nigeria, and they ask 'so tell me, how's Africa like?'. Damn!

You've always thought you were good looking, even handsome sef. But everyday, you see way hotter, cleaner chicks and dudes. You were always celebrated in your Nigerian University for your grades, work ethic, romantic pick-up lines or sexy legs. But here, nobody gives a flying hmm-hmm. You can't raise your hands, and ask questions the way your American peers are doing. Like you'll do in Naija, and feel like a don. You don't want to misyarn, look dumb. Or both. So, you keep shut.

You're average in everything. Every damn thing.

You graduated top of your class back in Naija, but here you're, struggling to keep up with term papers and homework. Worst part is, some of your classmates are not even putting in the effort. In fact, most of them. Suddenly, the phrase 'American citizen' suddenly makes sense to you. You now know there are as much types of visa as the letters in the English alphabet, and that your F1 is just at the low rung of the ladder.

You don't get some benefits. You might never do. Just for one simple reason. You were never born here!! Classes, and TV, and employers keep reminding you of this every day.

And then you remember Naija; home sweet home. You remember what your friends hail you for. Guys hitting on you, girls stealing glances at you, your book-smartness, your looks. And even your family. You just wanna go back home.

But hold on! Your peeps are back home are "happy for you", you don't use crap data, you're 24/7 on the Internet, NEPA (or whatever) don't show their prowess every 5 mins. Heck, you don't even know who supplies the electricity around here. Maybe straight from Washington or it's local. And frankly, you don't care.

The air here seems to smell different.

Though you can't cuddle or make out in the cold weather, at least you have a safe bed you can sleep in. The sirens remind you of your relative safety. Then, you wonder if it's possible for you to have both worlds? Be with your family, and also get a grad degree in a sane climate like you have here.

When shit gets this real, and they will, what do you do? Go online and watch more porn, come to Nairaland, and troll the pages?

Lughhh.. very sweet write-up, I just dey laugh as i dey ready your story, even i still dey laugh as i dey type. You are a good writer with Great talent.. i enjoy your story.. [/quote]

Chinewon88:

When will you quit posting everything that comes into your head? I get that you may be nervous because of your upcoming interview. Relax! Or better still, go get laid.[/quote]Laughhh honestly you no lie.. i know just understand the guy.

Onoa Visa approval.
Hello house!.To the Glory of God, my Visa was approved today 1st of June at the Lagos consulate!! As i have learnt a lot from the transcripts on this thread, i decided to share mine for the benefit of others.
My appointment was for 7a.m, but I arrived few minutes after 6 am. Everything was quick and orderly and I was done with all by 7:20am.

I was next in line to be interviewed by the VO in window 3 (a young pretty Lady). Here is my transcript:

VO: good morning
Me: good morning (with a smile)

Vo: please pass me your documents
Me: passed them (passport, i20 and sevis receipt)

Vo: I'm going to be asking you a lot of questions (in a slightly jovial tone)

..I was shocked because I don't know why she said that..
Me: okay( guess she just wanted to chat)

Vo: Why are you going to the U.S.?
Me: I am going for my master's degree in Interdepartmental Nutrition with emphasis in Biochemical and Molecular Nutrition at University of Nebraska- Lincoln

Vo:When did you graduate?
Me:Nov. 2015

Vo:What have you been doing..(told her Nysc)
Me: I went for my compulsory youth service which I finished in April this year.

Vo:Where did you work during your Nysc?
Me: I worked as a laboratory assistant in the pathology department of a health and diagnostics centre at Ikeja.

Vo:What tests did you carry out in the path. department?
Me: (wasn't expecting this question) tests for malaria, typhoid,....(thinking)..tests for pathogens in stool, ..Renal function tests, Liver Function tests...

Vo: (nodding) then cuts in..What did you study in your undergrad?
Me: Biochemistry

Vo: so tell me, what is Biochemistry and tell me the courses you did and explain some?
Me: Biochemistry is the study of chemical processes that take place in living things such as plants, animals, humans (in my mind, I was like, thank God I prepared for this question)...i studied general biochemistry, so I was introduced to different fields that relate to Bch such as food Bch, plant Bch, industrial Bch, pharmacology, enzymology. I was also taught nutritional Bch which I picked interest in and am going for, for my Ms...started talking about how studies show importance of nutrition to good health.. She just kept nodding and staring at me and typing. I made sure I maintained eye contact.

Vo:How did you get to know about the school?
Me: I found out about the school through extensive research on the internet and by streamlining my search based on my area of interest and the availability of funding opportunities.

Vo:How many schools did you apply to?
Me:5

Vo:Name them?
Me:Uni of Neb., Uni of Delaware, Uni of Kentucky, Texas tech uni and Cornell Uni.
..she said something about Cornell, like her dad works there or went there..i didn't reply

Vo:Have you travelled outside Nigeria?
Me: No

Vo:Have you travelled inside Nigeria?
Me: (really?)Yes, I schooled in Ogun state and i have been to my state of origin, Edo state,.. didn't feel like mentioning others.

Vo:Who is sponsoring you?
Me:I was offered a research assistantship which covers my tuition, health insurance and offers me a generous stipend...my mum would be paying for the rest.

Vo:What does she do?
Me: She owns an English teaching support service..she publishes books and offers training in English to students and staff of pri and sec schools..

Vo: gave me the white paper, ..said some things I honestly didn't hear, about when to pick up the visa (sometime next week) and I would need these(my i20 and sevis receipt)....
Me: (smiling) Okay, thank you, have a nice day..

Vo: have a safe flight.


Thanks to all those keeping this thread alive and thanks to SirRiddy for reviewing my SOP back then.

Am sure whatever I would say has been said before already, but I'd like to emphasize, that prayer is very important, it definitely helped boost my confidence and gave me the grace to remember and fluently answer the questions, because she really didn't pause at anytime, the questions just kept coming. Preparation is also key, although I prayed hard to be asked only 3 questions (lol), I made efforts to prepare very well for any question that might be asked. Best wishes to future applicants!.

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Very sweet transcript.. God bless you for sharing your transcript in full.. Cheers!

[quote segunojo866 bro, good response but i strongly disagree that its more difficult to obtain visa for bachelors. Dnt put fear in his mind, its very easy to obtain a student visa for both master,bachelors and phd. The important thing is applying to a top accredited public school, scoring good on standard test or if possible having a scholarship. Thanks[/quote]@segunojo866, Don't argue with people that knows more than you.. You are just getting started going for Undergraduate in the US and some of the Guru's on this thread are possibly doing their masters in the US or even finish their PhD and come back home or even working there. So when it comes to visa experience, they know more than you and that's why we call them gurus in the house, so i suggest you sit back and learn from them because they have pass through it and they have vast experience about it. funny enough Lagosismyhome happens to be among the Great guru's in the house, she is someone you would like to listen to. So keep calm and listen to their advice.

Bless you Bro!

mudi101 My Visa was approved.

VO : Carry white paper, I will be approving your visa but I can't collect your passport now because it will expire in two months time ,when you get your new passport come back with it ..hands me white paper, have a great day

Me :Okay Sir

Note : Never give up on your dreams and Also pray in everything you do .. i have been denied 3 times within 10months ..Two in Lagos while one in Abuja .This was the 4th time thankfully it was approved ..I'm so thankful to God for making this possible..the prayer power works .I;m dancing Skelewu to trumpland.

Enjoy your Visa.. Congrats

[quote author=Walspring post=57041292]Booklets now a bit available.

Those hoarding it like dollars are releasing it little by little.

Why can't they make our Passport to be valid for 10yrs just like other developed countries. It will reduce the stress of renewing every 5yrs. I know so thiefs in the Govt will not allow that to happen because of the money they steal everyday from immigration.

Pease comments good nairaland people. Am going for interview soon[/quote]Bros, i will advice you prepare your transcript to the best of your knowledge and have the gurus in the house vet it for you once and for all. And if there is need for any adjustment or correction they will let you know and also give you an ideal on how the response should look/sound like, not coming here with.. why this school? then tomorrow why this course? Just read previous transcript and get your self prepared to the best of your knowledge and someone will help you out from there.
Good luck.. shalom!

Congrats on ur visa.but y d XXXX state university. Y hiding it? U no want make others benefit? This place is meant to give info that can help others,its more than a testimony ground.[/quote]Don't mind them jare, we have talked about this XXXYYZZ and Bla..bla..bla thing and some of them are still doing it which is so annoying. i mean no body force them to share their transcript, we are all one big family trying to help each other and yet some individuals will come here sharing Bla..bla..bla and XXXYYZZ with the aim of giving back to the thread and i keep asking how can new comers/prospective student benefit from that? in my opinion it doesn't "make any sense" because you got all the details you need from this thread in achieving your dream goal and when is time to give back to the thread they start Speaking in tongues. Anyway, i rest my case and my Slogan still remains what is what doing is what doing WELL..

Shalom!

Hello Guys, Please Help!!! Have been a silent follower of this thread, got 2 denials already, first was for milwaukee school of engineering i20 , I answered every question but the vo said the tuition is too high so I was denied, second i20 is for south Oklahoma state university and interview was today, firstly I finished high school in 2007 and the fake agent I used 2 years ago told me to use 1989 as my dob instead of 1991 my real age, God will punish this guy he wasted my time this much ,
Here is my transcript :
VO: good morning
I: morning ma'am
Vo: passport please
I: passed p and i20
Vo: why are you going to the us
I: am going for my undergraduate program me at Bleep school with a major in entrepreneurship.
Vo: you do work now?
I: yes as the project manager, here I bleeped and corrected myself assistant project manager,
Vo: have you traveled before ?
I: No
Vo: sorry sir you re not qualified for this visa today.
I: guys what do you think I'm doing wrong ? School resumes 31 and am wiling to try again.
Please any advice I would appreciate , isit my age, response or what needs to be worked on.

How much was your First School fees? Am just curious!