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Temi87:
Good morning everyone. A friend just told me about this page. My visa was denied yesterday at the consulate in lagos. This was my transcript

Me: good morning
VO: pass me your passport and document. Why did you choose your school.
Me: I chose it because it is accredited by the project management institute global accreditation centre for project management and also offers it under the department of tech and construction management and because I studied Building tech as an undergraduate, it was essential I continued in the same path.
VO: when did you graduate
Me: I graduated in 2016
VO: from which school
Me: the university of lagos
VO: did you take the GRE
Me: yes I did (she looked at me like I should day my score) I had 309 in my GRE and 105 in my TOEFL. (I didn’t mention my school didn’t require toefl, just the GRE)
VO: so what have you been doing since you graduated
Me: I worked with the state ministry of works and housing for a while where I discovered there is increasing need for qualified project managers because a lot projects functionally fail at their delivery dates, I proceeded to work for my former lecturer who is a consultant for various construction companies, going to sites with him and applying PM tools and techniques. Currently I work at a bank headquarters in the project management services department, evacuating the performance risks of various companies who come for loans or extensions on their loans to execute their projects.
VO: who is your sponsor
Me: my elder sister
VO: what does she do
Me: she’s supplies oil and gas to companies as a marketer for nnpc. (Forgot to mention she also manages our mums properties where we collect rent including one hospital)
Vo: pass me her bank statement . (Then she typed for a long time). Has she ever travelled before?
Me: no she hasn’t. (She has a Schengen visa she never used though I didn’t mention that, and she was denied a Canadian visa earlier this year but I don’t know how the VO will connect me to that)
Vo:are you married or single
Me:I’m not married.
Vo: I’m sorry I won’t be approving your visa, though I feel you’ll be qualified at a later time.
Me: thank you. (Then I left).

It was the last at window 7 who nods a lot. I don’t know what the next step should be, though I’m thinking to sending an email to my school to keep them updated of this hitch. The total cost was about 8 million and I had a bank statement of 17 million. I need advice please. Thank you.

which school is it?

learner007:
It depends on whether your program is tailored towards pure maths or applied maths. The pure maths is really rigorous (heavy on writing mathematical proofs). La cram la pour no dey work here, walahi talahi. If you have to take a proof writing remedial course, dont hesitate at all. It will really help you. But the applied/numerical path is okay! I have taken courses across both paths. I took Real Analysis last semester...it was deeper than what I did in my undergrad. So I advice anyone coming to start to prepare early in order to hit the ground running. Download some calculus textbooks online and drill yourself like mad! Thank me later!

Thanks for this boss. Pure math is a pain. I'm not treading that path again, computational and applied math all the way.

nmicky:
please the confirmation sent to school by wes for authentication. is it an email or d transcript itself

Both

Genchem93:
Please I need help.. Have sent WAEC scratch card to WES twice now and after delaying my evaluation I just got a mail from them that they have not received it(after two attempts).. I would need advise on the best way to send the scratch card to WES so as to facilitate my evaluation.. Thanks in anticipation

Hello, Did you write your reference number on it before sending it? and I hope it's unscratched.

Which courier service did you use?

nmicky:
please, after wes receive ur transcript from ur school, how many days does it take them to forward it back for authentication??

Mine took between 5-7 days. in fact the courier agent was surprised when i called her that they have sent the document back for confirmation.

shoyoyebiodun:
The school copy

They might have received it and not notify you immediately that it's been received. Be patient.

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shoyoyebiodun:
Thanks but mine is going to be 6days on Monday and the still received nothing yet

Your copy or your school's? i dont get.

shoyoyebiodun:
Hello house please I will like to know how long does it a complete WES evaluated transcript to get to a school within the USA

They send an electronic report in form of a mail to the recipient which delivers instantaneously. Physical copy takes two or three days to get to the school within US

Abdulrahmon68:
Hello!

Am trying to make payment for application fee with my GTBANK master card but it's not going.

Can anyone help me on this please?

Bro, i want to send you a pm.

Good afternoon everyone. please when wes requests for verification from one's institution, do they immediately send evaluation to the chosen US school after receiving the verification from your institution.

geemailer2019:
It turned out that the schools received my request for transcript verification but they kept it aside waiting for me to pay N10,000 each for transcript verification. The second school had the transcript verification in their file for Nov 2 (the VDR email was sent to me on Oct 3 so i would advise to give your school up to 4 weeks to receive and document it). I have paid the money and waiting to get confirmation from WES that my transcripts and documents have been verified.

One problem i see here is that the schools did not reply WES to inform them that some fee needed to be paid, so that WES could inform me, they did not have any contact phone number either on their website, they also did not put any information on the website informing people about transcript verification fees, so that someone could be aware of what is going on. The system is simply designed in such a way that you physically have to go to the school and process your transcripts, and also anticipate that the delay was due to some fee to be paid.

Which school is this please?

kaffy9017:
Please am interested

Send her a message on whatsapp. she helped process mine too.

dubajek:
Good afternoon Hs, My school just informed me that they have forwarded my transcript to WES. pls do I need to get the tracking number and how many weeks will it take for my profile to be updated. Thanks

You might not need a tracking number if it's a reliable courier service.

Seven days counting from the day WES sends an email to you that they have received your transcript.

kolalekan:

Oh . hope its temporary?

kolalekan:
No, nobody would tell you the school to choose because you did not apply to any of them


No, you did not do anything yourself.


Okay, so you had 1246 then 1462 which is not valid and now you have 2260. You are sure you did everything yourself. Besides as Lagosismyhome said, there was no SAT August 25, I believe you are a Nigerian cos you mentioned you have been catering for yourself from ss1 - ss3 so do not tell us you wrote it outside Nigeria


Thanks for the clarification, this one is not serious


This cracked me up. The guy is here to troll, he is not genuine, how can a genuine student who was accepted not know the meaning of Ivy league, not know how to calculate his SAT score

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Finally, this is one big family. I am really grateful many stood up and someone volunteered to write a letter for him free. I was really happy that we have one another interests at heart. I should have contributed also but my main account, Olalekank was banned

I am surprised someone can come out and "lie" he was admitted to Harvard and does not know simple steps. Burst my head, he doesn't even know his SAT score.

I think we should just ignore whatever the joker has to say until he provides proof

Reason for the ban?

congratulations bro.

yuscodguy:
Visa approved January 14th 2019 at Abuja embassy at 8:45am
Part 1
My first interview was in Lagos embassy on May2 2017 for B1/B2 denied

Me: Good morning
VO: (No reply)why are you going to the US
Me: I am going to the United States, Florida to be precise for holiday

VO: what do u do in Nigeria
Me: I am a network engineer at National Open University of Nigeria where I train new staffs, monitor and secure the internet of the University, provide internet service to the whole university building and also I help in repairing faulty computers more so I secure the exam server (cut)

VO: are you married
Me: yes (open to me only)

VO: any child
Me: No

VO: sorry you are not qualified for visa this paper will explain

I jejely take my blue paper and leave

Part 2
Zoom to 31st December 2018 thinking I will celebrate the New Year in style

Me: Good Morning Happy New year in advance
Vo: good morning how are you
Me: I am fine

Vo: Pass me your Passport
Me: I oblige

Vo: why are you going to the United States
Me: I am going to the United States to pursue my masters degree in Computer Science and quantitative methods at Austin Peay State University

Vo: did you apply to other schools
Me: yes I applied to 4 different schools University of Cincinnati, University of New Haven, Eastern Illinois University and Eastern Michigan University

Vo: why APSU
Me: apart from the fact that I was awarded a graduate teaching assistant at Austin Peay state university, most importantly the research that is ongoing by Dr. Jiang Li at the department of Computer Science on the implementation of machine learning on network performance, troubleshooting and monitoring align with my career interest and the school also allow me to choose course from other departments which is an added advantage for me to equip me and make me a better data engineer and a good network architect .
Vo: sorry I am not seeing you funding
Me: please I have the offer letter with me here can you have a look please.
Vo: no I don’t know what is wrong it was just not coming up

Vo: who will be paying for the remaining deficit
Me: I was disorganized with what happened so I said my uncle sorry my aunt
Vo: sorry I will not eligible at this point of time.

Part 3
Fast forward to the golden day
I got to the embassy around 7:30
Did the necessary stuffs then fast forward to the proper interview
VO: good morning
Me: good morning sir
Vo: pass me your Passport and i20
Me: I passed
Vo: why is your passport wet
Me: I am sorry my hands are wet
He gave me tissue to clean my hands and he also clean my passport
Now I said it seems this guy will be nice in my mind but this guy is the world best of denial today the highest time people spend with him is 1min.

Vo: ............ Austin peay state university
Me: I did not hear what he said but I use my brain answer that I am going for my Masters degree in Computer Science and quantitative methods with concentration on predictive analytics
Vo: Did you have any other international passport
Me: no

Voice types for like 3 mins don’t know what he was checking I was just standing and looking
Vo: what will you be doing as a graduate assistant
Me: I will be helping my lecturer to mark, grade and also records student marks and also teaches some undergraduate course
Vo: Do you know the professor you will be working with?
Me: yes sir Professor Matt Jones
Vo: who will be paying for your tuition
Me: I have a full scholarship that covers my full tuition with monthly stipend and my aunt will take care of the deficit

Vo types again for another 2mins
I was like what is this guy looking at, hope I have not bleeped up like this.
This guy no ask me normal questions wey I prepare for. I was just praying and looking at white paper on his table with the pink paper
VO: where us your school located
Me: It is located in Clarksville Tennessee
VO: have you traveled to any country before
Me: No sir
Vo: have you applied for Canadian Visa before
Me: No sir
Voice types for some minute and say the golden word, your visa has been approved this paper will show you how to get your passport.
I was extremely happy
It was all Gods grace. Alhamdulilah my prayers and fasting did not go in vain.

Thank you all for the support from start to finish, i cannot mention names because the list will never end. You all are the best.
I will other people going for visa interview a successful outcome, the hustle, stress, sleepless night do worth it. Please stay focused.
Fall Aspirant go and prosper, we are waiting for you guys in America.

decong:
Please who is in lagos that can help in the proceas of sending waec result to WES as part of their nrw requirements now. Please i need help.

contact Gillbertoesther

Plutonic07:
What about the "WES Academic Records Request Form," are we to submit that too?

i think only applicants from university of ibadan are required to make use of it.

Gillbertoesther:
No. Just affidavit. Contact me for assistance. Will send both waec and scratch card for you. Will be sending someone's own on Wednesday maybe will do yours too if you want . WhatsApp or call 08065173515

can one send the scratch card together with WAEC certificate?

Olalekank:
Hi everyone.
Great job so far

I understand that we've been compiling transcripts.
I'm not sure if Part 13 has been compiled but I was wondering if some people can join in compiling 13 (if not compiled) and 14.

However, in this case, we won't just compile everything together but break it into sections so that anyone who wants to read transcript for a course peculiar to him can navigate directly to it rather than having to scan though multiple transcripts.

There could be sections for chemical engineering rated courses, CS related, Mathematics related, etc.
What are your thoughts about this @justwise

If Justwise grants us permission to continue, kindly indicate interest if you wanna assist in this little bit of compilation. Thank you.

I would be willing to help.

Hello bro @jerikoyan, it has been a while. please do you know how one can process a Turkish tourist visa from Nigeria? i have searched the NL travel section but i'm not convinced with the posts i got. your response would be highly appreciated

Regards.

Amoto333:
They said two weeks

Okay thanks

Peace505:
When you get to there office, you will need these requirements for confirmation of your results.
1. A copy of
Waec certificate or
online printout results or
statement of result from your school
2.Affidavit for confirmation of results
3.2passport photograph (I think 3passports if it combined results)
4. 2 small brown envelope
5.processing fee (5k if it's within Nigeria, 10k outside Nigeria)
You will still pay for mailing the result to Wes depending on the courier you chose.
After they have verified your result, they will send it to Wes.
It's just like that of transcript.

please, how long does it take them to process the result?

rsb18:
Visa approved this morning
USA embassy Abuja
Abuja makes sense... Fewer ppl than Lagos..cool environment... No unnecessary wahala...seats are comfortable...But Abuja dey expensive if u cannot look for cheap things.
Stayed in a the closest hotel to the embassy..optima hotel.. 5k per night... Na Hausa ppl plenty.. Food dey okay for UTC...Marwa na #50 drop.

School...Missouri University of Science and technology, rolla.

Gre...308
TOEFL...104
Full scholarship with a monthly stipend of $2019
PhD in chemistry
Finished B.sc last year

As much as dressing corporately is advised. I am a Muslim and I wear a long hijab that covers from my head down to my feet..

Me... Good morning ma
Vo...Good morning

Vo... Pass me ur i20 and passport
Me...passed them

Vo...Sincerely, I didn't hear the first question well. But I have read more than a 100 transcripts..I guessed it would be about the school.
Me.. I am going to Missouri university of science and technology

Vo...what's your PhD in?
Me...chemistry

Vo... Who's sponsoring you?
Me...I got a full time employment assistantship that qualifies me for a full tuition and supplementary fees waiver and a monthly stipend of $2019.

Vo...what will ur PhD do for u
Me... I will like to be a university lecturer and researcher in the university where I did my undergraduate degree

Vo.. Are you married with kids?
Me.. I'm married but no kids

Vo...Do you have family in the USA?
Me... No

Vo.. Will your husband be travelling with you (i asked her to repeat the question)
Me.. No ma, he's currently studying in Obafemi Awolowo University.

Vo.. I would be approving your visa..gave me a white paper.

I wasn't asked for any documents but I brought all the broughtables.


There are major mistakes that can ruin your interview even if you get admitted into Harvard.

Lack of confidence...smiling brings confidence.
I was nervous too..but I smiled from the beginning of the process till the end..that boosted my confidence.

Not looking into the consular's face.

Speaking in an inaudible tone

Not answering the exact questions asked

Other factors are based on the individual's specific case.

FILL YOUR DS160 YOURSELF
FILL YOUR DS160 YOURSELF
DON'T LIE IN THE FORM...BE SINCERE
Focus on your interview... Don't listen to bloody stories
Don't let the guys at the gate disturb u at all..No matter what they say, don't listen to them.
Take all the necessary things you need

congratulations .

Ttosyne:
Visa Approved at Abuja Embassy December 17th

V.O: Good morning
ME: Good morning sir

V : Can I have your i-20 with your passport
V : I gave him

V.O: How many school did you applied to?
Me: 2 (Apsu and Bowie state University )

V :Why this School ?
Me: Apsu offers extensive courses that synchronize field studies in computer science and quantitative methods with research analysis. More so, this school has awarded me a graduate teaching assistantship that covers my entire tuition with monthly stipend and with a lifetime opportunity to conduct research with Dr Matt Jones on predictive analysis.

V.o :What will your husband be doing when you leave for the state?
Me:My husband work with a well reputable company as ...

V.o : what are your plan after this program ?
Me: I will be coming back to Nigeria to execute my startup business on how to help small haulage business grow by developing a platform for them to get easy access to a well reliable company to work with and to also boost the economic of this country

V.o :Have you travelled before ?
ME: No, I have had no reason to

Vo: You're concentrating on Data mining ?
Me: No, Predictive analytics

Vo: who is sponsoring you
Me: I was offered a graduate assistantship which includes tuition waiver and monthly stipends. The remaining cost will be taken care of by my brother

V.o : What does your brother do ?
Me: He work with **** company as HES specialist

V.o: you're married right?
Me: Yes

V.o : How many kids ?
Me: None for now

V.O: Your Visa is approved.

I was able to achieved this through the help of God Almighty, IT CAN ONLY BE GOD.

N:B - Got denied three times (Lagos embassy) after which I changed both school and course and for visa officer not to asked about my pass history it was just God .
Please never loose focus keep pushing and all will be well .More success stories this 2019.

Also appreciate @fairheart and yusuf for their earnest support. God bless you all

congratulations. Good luck in your new journey.

domex007:
hi guys

i have been a nairaland follower since 2013.

i am sorry my testimony is coming late. i hope it helps raise the hope of nigerian youths seeking greener pastures here.

i have been denied USA student visa in 2013, 2014 and 2015
i then turned my dreams to canada (paid my school fees in full and was still denied student visa in 2016 after waiting over 3months)
at this point my money was almost finished and my family started advising me to start studies here in nigeria

i enrolled for yaba tech part time program while i also chased my travel dreams in Germany. i was also denied visa to germany because i couldn't raise the 8,800 euro blocked account.

at this point, i was frustrated and desperate, but the work load from yabatech and my business kept me from depression.

immediately, after my graduation in Yaba i decided to give USA one last trial knowing fully well that i will be denied but i kept on pushing forward

my interview went thus:
first, my interview was for 6;30 13th august 2018 but for the first time i got to the embassy very late and i was not scared or nervous. it rained heavily that day and the rain no pity me at all.
i just protected my documents and went it. i was very cold and feeling sick. i just wanted to do my interview and leave. i was bending down to make my self warm and was almost sleeping before the person behind me told me that it was my turn.

My interview was very long.........

my interview: (a Beautiful black american woman):
VO: Hi there. are you okay?
Me; Hi. yes i am fine. i am just cold. with fake smile on my face.
VO: oh okay why are you going to the USA?
Me; for my undergrad studies in Business Administration and management
VO: when did you finish high school?
Me; 2012
VO; what have you been doing since:
Me; I went for a computer diploma program for a year. then i started applying to Universities in US, Canada, Germany and Nigeria. Things didnt go as planned with the Abroad studies so i went for my National diploma in yaba that took me 4years.
VO: Why did you choose to continue studies in US? why not nigeria?
me: the educational system in nigeria is really poor even though it is affordable to study in nigeria. my program for example is suppose to be a program of 2 years but due to the strike and poor educational amenities it will take me longer time to graduate here in Nigerian university. And i believe in the proverb; "what is what doing is what doing well"
VO: Why do you Change your course?
Me; briefly after my studies i open a Human Hair Business with the financial assistance from my uncle but i need more board knowledge in the field of business. thats why i decided to change my program to help me business grow when i return to Nigeria.
VO:how many Universities did you apply to?
Me; A lot
VO; sorry i meant how many gave you admission?
Me: 6

Congratulations man!!!

Hisvoice:
Quite a while here. Compliment of the season to everyone and good luck to all the Visa applicants.

Any nairalander in CSU Cleveland Ohio who like to show me around? Just came to the town for few days.
Thanks.

Send a pm to sheke01

Nutshell44:
Got to the US yesterday.....I must confess. This place is another world entirely.

Nice one bro. Go and succeed.

blaze007:
Are you applying for winter or summer?

Summer

Please who is applying/has applied to FAU-Erlangen?, when they say supporting documents, do they mean documents you have to send alongside the application form printed out or the documents one has to upload?