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GboyegaD:
If he isn't self sponsored, no one should care about his salary. However, if he is, he may need to convince the VO beyond doubt why he wants to spend all his hard earned savings going back to school.

he is not self-sponsored he has a sponsor, just that telling the the VO he earn 120k when asked, but the last visa interview five months ago that he was denied, he stated that he earned 90k, will this not be suspicious? thanks

good evening everyone, an F-1 visa applicant that earned 90k, he filled in 90k in his previous DS-160 form, he was denied visa five months ago, now he want to reply for Spring 2019, he salary he earnd has increased from 90k to 120k, he want to fill 120k as the amount he earn in his new DS-160 form, please will there be any complications or issues? when he goes for visa interview?

GboyegaD:
For me, I would suggest you add details to show you researched well on what you want to study, your choice of school, state, etc. Try read the TEDTalk posted earlier today.

can you post the TEDTalk again? thanks?

Glocal1:
Does your undergraduate course of study parallel your present job and the intended MBA.
You sold youself cheap with the 85k. You sure would not afford to pay the tuition fees.
Your response to the sponsor should have included your personal savings.

don't have sufficient funds in my personal savings less then 2m

GboyegaD:
Tell him to drop his interview transcript here. Encourage him to join NL and read on 1st hand too.

Got at the Abuja embassy by 8:30am,after the the bio-metric capturing, passport photography was rejected it too dark, have to go outside to snap a. brighter one

Me: good morning
VO: good morning, pass me your passport & I-20 form, which university are going to study
ME: Husson University, Bangor Maine
VO: she also mentioned the name of the school, is like for a better pronunciation, then she starts typing, she asked why did you choose Husson university while typing continuously
ME: stammer a little with crack voice, I choose Husson University to study my MBA, because it is a business oriented institution, that offers one of the best pre-professional program, while I'm been be trained in the fundamental MBA program, their curriculum is designed in such a way l have the privilege to choose other line of programs that align with my professional goal, that equip me better in management
VO: who is your sponsor? still typing
ME: my aunt
VO: what does she do
ME:she is into importation of diapers
VO:which school did you graduated from and which year, she was still typing
ME: Bleep federal polytechnic, 2014
VO: what have been doing
ME: after completion of my NYSC program may 2016, I was. employed as an operation coordinator in a radiological centre
VO: where do you work
ME: xxxx diagnostic Limited
VO: how much do you earn per month
ME: #85,000 per month

Next thing was the pink paper, sorry you are not eligible for a visa, no further questions were asked, no SOA or any other document were, was on senator kind dressing, from this interview transcript can spot any error or loopholes, thanks

Enasdan:
I will like to have a knowledge on this,
1. do US embassy do carry background check on your place of work like they often do for SOA authentication, do they also verify for where you work based on the name and address of where you work you provided in your DS-160 online form,
2. a visa applicant going for an MBA, stating that he earn 85k per month, is that an issue.
Thanks

please who has any knowledge on these two questions, I do really appreciate your response ,thanks

ayxmania:
Hello peeps, please I want to evaluate my MA degree with WES, am I supposed to send my WAEC certificate too? I'm confused.

yes, l think that is now their new policy for Nigerian, for WES evaluation for all levels

I will like to have a knowledge on this,
1. do US embassy do carry background check on your place of work like they often do for SOA authentication, do they also verify for where you work based on the name and address of where you work you provided in your DS-160 online form,
2. a visa applicant going for an MBA, stating that he earn 85k per month, is that an issue.
Thanks

Spotlighte:
First off, aside the fact that these people can just see you and decide you are not eligible for a visa, you as a person has to understand how to make the answers your own.

I feel your answer to the "why you chose your school" was generic and boring (probably the same thing 90% of the applicants have said to them). Try to own the answer, I mean, there are many better business schools than Husson, but why Husson? Make it your own answer, don't go with the flow. Don't always forget to state how important your MBA will benefit Nigeria or your place of work. Don't give generic answers here too.

I hope the SOA you presented shows you have sufficient funding for your tuition and cost of attendance?

Also, I hope the school isn't a one building university?
Did you resign or have a study leave?

I think you should refire. You might just get it now (I really hope you do). Don't forget to up your confidence level, okay?

Success!

I do appreciate your efforts in treating this issue,
yes, there were sufficient funds in the SOA of my aunt business account, for my tuition and cost of attendance. there was a letter from my firm for study leave. Husson University is not one building university,

folmus:
1. Tell your friend to make this thread his new found companion.

2. Nobody can guarantee him any chance only advice can be given if he does the next step

3. He should come here and post his interview transcript: questions by the V.O and his answers.

Good luck to him

Got at the Abuja embassy by 8:30am, after the the bio-metric capturing, passport photography was rejected it too dark, have to go outside to snap a. brighter one

Me: good morning
VO: good morning, pass me your passport & I-20 form, which university are going to study
ME: Husson University, Bangor Maine
VO: she also mentioned the name of the school, is like for a better pronunciation, then she starts typing, she asked why did you choose Husson university while typing continuously
ME: stammer a little with crack voice, I choose Husson University to study my MBA, because it is a business oriented institution, that offers one of the best pre-professional program, while I'm been be trained in the fundamental MBA program, their curriculum is designed in such a way l have the privilege to choose other line of programs that align with my professional goal, that equip me better in management
VO: who is your sponsor? still typing
ME: my aunt
VO: what does she do
ME:she is into importation of diapers
VO:which school did you graduated from and which year, she was still typing
ME:kkk federal polytechnic, 2014
VO: what have been doing
ME: after completion of my NYSC program may 2016, I was. employed as an operation coordinator in a radiological centre
VO: where do you work
ME: xxxx diagnostic Limited
VO: how much do you earn per month
ME: #85,000 per month

Next thing was the pink paper, sorry you are not eligible for a visa, no further questions were asked, no document was asked after then

Spotlighte:
You'll need to post your interview, so the house can know where the problem is.

I don't see anything wrong with your profile save for the fact that you're 32 and your aunty will be the one sponsoring you. I'm not saying it's wrong because I've seen people on this thread get their visa irrespective of whether they've gotten to the "standard" age where they're seen as total independents who can foot their own bills but I've also seen people denied for this sole reason.

It could also be your level of delivery and confidence.

Like I already said, post your transcript so the house can help.

Did you write GMAT or any other standardized exam?

Got at the Abuja embassy by 8:30am, getting to the window for the bio-metric capturing, the passport photography presented was rejected it too dark, have to go outside to snap a. brighter one then come back to join the line, for biometric, after the biometric capturing, join the line for interview,

Me: good morning
VO: good morning, pass me your passport & I-20 form, which university are going to study
ME: Husson University, Bangor Maine
VO: she also mentioned the name of the school, is like for a better pronunciation, then she starts typing, she asked why did you choose Husson university while typing continuously
ME: stammered for a while, little with a crack voice, I choose Husson University to study my MBA, because it is a business oriented institution, that offers one of the best pre-professional program, while I'm been be trained in the fundamental MBA program, their curriculum is designed in such a way l have the privilege to choose other line of programs that align with my professional goal, that equip me better in management
VO: who is your sponsor? still typing
ME: my aunt
VO: what does she do
ME:she is into importation of diapers
VO:which school did you graduated from and which year, she was still typing
ME kkk federal polytechnic, 2014
VO: what have been doing
ME: after completion of my NYSC program may 2016, I was. employed as an operation coordinator in a radiological centre
VO: where do you work
ME: xxxx diagnostic Limited
VO: how much do you earn per month
ME: #85,000 per month

Next thing was the pink paper, sorry you are not eligible for a visa, no further questions were asked, no document was asked after then,
don't know what went wrong, if there were loopholes @ spotlighte, no Gmat, no standardized tests were written, do kindly help in your suggestions

Spotlighte:
You'll need to post your interview, so the house can know where the problem is.

I don't see anything wrong with your profile save for the fact that you're 32 and your aunty will be the one sponsoring you. I'm not saying it's wrong because I've seen people on this thread get their visa irrespective of whether they've gotten to the "standard" age where they're seen as total independents who can foot their own bills but I've also seen people denied for this sole reason.

It could also be your level of delivery and confidence.

Like I already said, post your transcript so the house can help.

Did you write GMAT or any other standardized exam?

on Gmat was waived for all MBA applicant with a cgpa above 3.0.on WES evaluation

folmus:
1. Tell your friend to make this thread his new found companion.

2. Nobody can guarantee him any chance only advice can be given if he does the next step

3. He should come here and post his interview transcript: questions by the V.O and his answers.

Good luck to him

thanks you so much for your suggestions @ Folmus, pertaining his chances, from his details, are there any loope holes he can fix, before his forth coming interview?

good morning house, is it advisable for an F-1 visa applicant going for Master's of business administration (MBA ) to put on native wears like the senator material kind of dressing to US visa interview? thanks for your swift responses

good morning house, kindly give advice to the this visa applicant his details below

1.Highest qualification: HND from a Federal polytechnic
2.Course: Agricultural engineering
3.WES evaluation: 3.39/4.0. US equivalent Bachelor's Degree
4.Going for an MBA, concentration in healthcare management
5.Admission accepted for Fall 2018 & granted by Husson University to study MBA, concentration in healthcare management in Husson University for 2yrs (a private university) in State of Maine
6.no standardized tests written, no funding from the university
7.Age: 32
8.Single
9.no travel history
10.Currently work as Head of operation in a Radiological diagnostic centre for 2yrs now
11.His aunt is his sponsor, with business statement of account
12 he has already made tuition deposit to the school

He was denied visa before for Fall 2018 at Abuja embassy in July 2018, his admission was defers to Spring 2019 by the University, he want to reapply fews months time for Visa at Lagos embassy for Spring 2019,
please house what are his chances, and which area can he work on, what should he do to improve and boost his chances granting visa, all your uadvice, suggestions and recommendations are highly welcome urgently and appreciated, thanks

smoothblaise:
Hi good people in this forum. Pls this new introduction from wes requiring waec for university transcript evaluation is getting me worried, because the year in my DOB is different from my university transcripts and waec says they don't change anything concerning DOB anymore when I went to their office. Please I want to know if I can still go ahead with my evaluation and if it will or would not affect my evaluation process from wes, or can I opt for neco instead? Pls I need help on how to go about the process.

my suggestion go ahead with waec, if WES notice any error or have issues on your age they will notify you sent them an e-mail that is is an error, back it up with a supporting documents like age declaration affidavit, secondly you can liaison with waec to put it in writing to WES that the age is an error, along with your waec result, waec should put the real age you have in your university transcript.

Tdadz:
Guys please does WES accept faxed certificates? and for those that have tried it how soon did u receive a e-mai for confirmation? is it the black and white thing compulsory for sending the fax?

yes they do, scanned certificate, register on https://app.hellofax.com?ref=05c36476&s=F with your e-mail to send your scanned certificate to WES

https://app.hellofax.com?ref=05c36476&s=F this is the best website to send your scanned certificate to WES via Fax,

Chazblagos:
Sometimes I wonder if there's truely God,or I'm serving a different God ..if frustration is food,that means I have eaten over dose already,I just want to take my life and end it all! Shey na only me God create to suffer?

sometimes in life we might not able to achive all we wanted, but the pains, trauma, knowledge, Heartbreaks, disappointment, that we experienced during the process can be a helping tools to millions of those coming after us that we might or mightn't know, keep hoping.

Incomparable:
Hello house, Pls, is "Person/entity paying for your trip as shown in travel section on form DS-160" the same as "sponsor, i.e person sponsoring my school fees and my stay abroad"? I don't want to make silly mistakes.

And, is it mandatory for all non-immigrants (students) to undergo tuberculosis test?

to your first question is yes, your sponsor is the one paying for your trip, ( because these is an option for self, if you're the one sponsoring yourself) for your second question probably not necessary, but others with good experience can do justice to the question

Hushee:
My first interview (5/12/2017)

Vo: Good Morning, can I have ur passport and i20?

Me: Good Morning Sir (I handed them over to him)

Vo: What are you going to study

Me: Agriculture

Vo: At where

Me: Stephen F Austin state university

Vo: Why Agriculture?

Me: The Federal Government is trying to diversify the economy from the oil sector into other sector and number one on the list is the Agricultural sector, so there is no better time to be a part of this drive than now.

Vo: okay, what will you do with the degree?

Me: I plan to take up a lecturing job at my alma mata, the federal university of agriculture Abeokuta.

Vo: Have u travelled before?

Me: No

Vo: Are you married?

Me: No

Vo: And kids

Me: No

Vo: ok, What will u do after your program?

Me: I will return back to Nigeria and take up a lecturing job at the federal university of agriculture Abeokuta and I will also consult for the federal and state governments through Agricultural research institute such as IITA(international instute of tropical agriculture) and national animal production research institute.

Vo: OK, who will pay?

Me: I have an out of state tuition waiver and my mother will pay for the rest

Vo: What does she do?

Me: she's a very successful business woman, she's into major distribution of dangote products, mix and bake flour, and she also sells rice and oil in large quantities.

Note: He typed all through and when he finally looked at me, he said "unfortunately you are not qualified to receive a visa right now.

Me: Could you please tell me the reason Sir

Vo: The blue paper will explain to you

Me: Alright thank you sir

Vo: OK

Second interview (27/12/2017)

Almost the same with the first, the only difference was that the same guy that did my biometric interviewed me and he was nice until he looked shocked at something he saw on his screen. He also asked if i was married and i said no, he later asked "what of traditional marriage"?, I said no. He then said he couldn't approve me at that time, I asked him to tell me why but he said he's not allowed to do that. I just said thank you and I left.

My third and last interview (3/08/2018)

I decided to change my interview location to Abuja since there will be no time for me to travel to Lagos.

I got to the embassy by 10:07 for an appointment of 10:15

The embassy nearly empty right from the gate and we were like 10 on the queue, I was the last person.
While on the queue, the aged woman was interviewing a Nun who couldn't communicate well in English and after she called an interpreter to help her out, she told the Nun that she wouldn't approve cos if she approved her how will she be able to teach the American Children. But she later changed her mind when the Sister started replying her in English, the woman was too nice so I prayed to be interviewed by her but unfortunately I was called to window 8. I was interviewed by a white lady in her late twenties.

Vo- pass me your documents

Me- OK, good morning Ma'am (no reply)

Vo- Why Stephen F Austin State University

Me- Apart from the fact that I was given an Out of state tuition waiver, the opportunity to work with professor Joey Bray who is a top researcher in the field of poultry science played a major role in my decision. I also spoke with some current students who told me about the structure of the program and tge internship opportunities available at the school, this internship period will provide me with the necessary skills I need when I come back to Nigeria to establish my own farm.
Then she typed for about 15secs

Vo- What did you study at the university?

Me- B.Agric Animal Nutrition

Vo-Who is paying?

Me- My mother and I also got an out of state tuition waiver

Vo- ok

She then typed for like 10secs and gave me the pink paper, and said those terrible words. I was shocked as she barely asked any question.

Me- But why, this is my third time. Why not tell me what is wrong?

Vo- the paper will explain it to you, I've made my decision.

Na so I shake my head and take my L in peace before those security go come disgrace me out.

Thanks to everyone that have been supportive all these years, for your advice and encouragements especially the entire God's own scholar crew, lagosismyhome, walspring, texrem, and others that I can't remember. It's just unfortunate that it ended this way.

Moments like this makes you wonder if God really has a hand in this visa thing but I believe he has some bigger plans for me.

My advice to future applicants:

1. If you have a low gp, evaluate your transcript before you start your application (if I had done this earlier, I would have been in the US before Trump became president cos back then, they approve almost everyone with any form of tuition waiver)

2. Write GRE/GMAT/SAT and TOEFL/IELTS as early as possible and dont write it only when one school ask you to write it, you might rush your preparation and this might affect your score.

3. If you want to increase your chance of approval, don't go to the embassy unless you have full funding(scholarship, Assistantship, or fellowship) or loan. This will increase your chance by at least 80%.

God bless us all.

what is fellowship?

Hello LAGOSNIV/AbujaNIV, an applicant was denied an F-1 visa before 3 months ago, in the previous DS-160 and I-20 form stated the aunt as the sponsor (business account ) now when he is reapplying, in the new DS-160 and I-20 forms, the uncle is standing as the sponsor with the same surname, (the personal account of the uncle ), will there be any issues or contradiction during interview, will this have negative impact, kindly give your suggestions,
should he use the previous sponsor his aunt, or the new sponsor his uncle with the same surname or both his sponsors,.please do help on this, thanks in advance

Enasdan:
Hello house, an applicant was denied an F-1 visa before a 3 months ago, in the previous DS-160 and I-20 form stated the aunt as the sponsor (business SOA) now when he is reapplying, in the new DS-160 and I-20 forms he wants to use the uncle of the same surname as the sponsor (the personal SOA), will there be any issues or y contradiction during interview, will this be a red flag, kindly give your suggestions,
should he use the previous sponsor his aunt, or the new sponsor his uncle with the same surname or both in as the sponsors, thanks.

please who can help on this, thanks in advance

Hello house, an applicant was denied an F-1 visa before a 3 months ago, in the previous DS-160 and I-20 form stated the aunt as the sponsor (business SOA) now when he is reapplying, in the new DS-160 and I-20 forms he wants to use the uncle of the same surname as the sponsor (the personal SOA), will there be any issues or y contradiction during interview, will this be a red flag, kindly give your suggestions,
should he use the previous sponsor his aunt, or the new sponsor his uncle with the same surname or both in as the sponsors, thanks.

TobigSpice:
Hello everyone, below is my transcript 2nd of August, 6:45am though not well arrange but still comprehensive.Even though I posted my proposed transcript several times, no one responded .i want to post this cos I learned from transcripts I got from here. Thanks.
VO-Where are you going
Me- Etsu
Why-
ME- to pursue MA in Liberal Studies
VO-WHY LIBERAL STUDIES -
because it by nature an interdisciplinary program, it will give me a week rounded education rather than training me to succeed in a particular job (she nods)
Vo- I see you have a GA
Me-yes
VO-What will you do after graduation
Me- I'll take up an academic position in my Alma mater, having graduated as the best student in my department, they are willing to take me
VO-What course will you be lecturing
Me-English (she nods)
VO-What will you do with the GA
Me- I will teach foundational courses during teaching hours, grade scripts and proctor tests which will prepare me for a career in academics (she nods again and says oh... OK)
VO-Are you married
VO:Do you have kids
VO:Who will be sponsoring the rest fees
Me-my uncle Mr RajiLookman
VO: What does he do?
Me-too he's an educationist, he owns a school
VO- Why will he be sponsoring you?
Me- well, he has always been sponsoring me. When I told him about my plans to study abroad, he told me to come up with a proposal. I guess he was convinced and he saw how viable my plans are, that's why he'll be sponsoring
VO- She just passed me a white paper and said I should get my visa in 3working days
VO- Oh... She asked if I did any test, I said GRE and told her the result without bringing it out
VO-She also asked for statement if account, she looked through, she calculated and returned it to me�

congratulations, Lag or Abj

Sorelee:
There are no rules against wearing native. if native makes him comfortable he is so good to go... infact i stumbled across a former VO comment some 2-3 years ago about what to wear for your interview and if native was allowed and then she mentioned that they are all secret admires of people wearing native during their interview and and then she mentioned how she admired a lady that wore Ankara.......

thanks, what I meant is like a senator (material) kind of dressing, will that will advisable for an F-1 student visa applicant (MBA)

Judgepelumi:
If it were to be a job interview here in Nigeria, would you advise your close friend to wear a native attire? While there's no rule to the dress code, I believe logic is the best thing here. You're going for an interview & not a ceremony so IMO, dress corporate.

thanks for the advice, but not native per say, just a kind of material of dress for male, like the senator material kind of dressing

femi312:
The company ofcourse. Whoever owns/whose name appears on the soa is the person sponsoring you. Stating that your sister is sponsoring you and you show up with her company SOA is contradicting. However its hard to sell why your sister’s company is sponsoring you.A personal SOA is better.

Thanks for the update, what if the applicant present a letter from the same bank stating that the sister is the sole signatory to the company's account, will that be contradicting as well. thanks.

A close person of mine, is having his F-1 Student interview this month of August, MBA, he is choosing to put on native material for the interview, I have this notion from some group of individuals that putting on native material and cap like the Yoruba type of a cap to the US embassy for an F-1 student visa interview (Master's program, MBA ) is very wrong, please house how true is this, do putting on native to the embassy for interview is it a bad impression? I'm trying to advice someone as well for the best. thanks.

Hello everyone, if an F-1 visa applicant MBA program, is going to the US embassy for interview, is it advisable or proper to put on native wears or cafatan, kindly advise and suggest, thanks

gentlebullet:
Good day OP, let me also make this little contribution........

1. There is no "Best" transport coy on the Lagos - Accra route. ABC, Chisco, Cross Country. Efex, Young Shall Grow, GUO, King Solomon's Chariots, Tudu Bmw, Circle sienna, etc Just pray that anyone you decide to board will be "best" for you that day because situations on the road changes everyday. if u board any of the registered coy, they will take care of passport stamping at the borders( mind u,there is an extra charge if your Passport is virgin). if you have time, you can still get vaccination card at Port health, MMIA the building before the toll gate, its #1000 or you pay the transport coy #500 and Ghc5 when returning.

2. Since you mentioned you will be attending an ICT training, you will probably be traveling with your laptop. pls make sure your system is clean of any fraudulent material, cos Ghana security operatives have started searching devices of young Nigerians right from Aflao, Dabala and Sogakope barriers since naija yahoo boys dey enter anyhow and refuse to use their senses.... many of them dey Nsawam right now.

3. You can search for hotels close to the venue of the said training and make reservations online( if the invitation excludes accommodation).

4. As at this morning the exchange rate in Hilla-codji (benin/togo border) is #1000 = Ghc12.40. its advisable to change money at Hilla-codji cos they often give better price if you know how to negotiate. the more you get closer to Accra, the less you get on your exchange. hold correct cash oooo Ghana is expensive!

Finally, make sure you make Nigeria proud in Accra both in the training and in extra-curriculum activities...Lol there are lots of fun to catch in Accra and pls if you like babes wella, not all the girls on the street of Accra are Ghanaians o naija gals don take over claiming land owners. so look out for the backside and the accent before you fall mugu

can you use Nigeria GSM lines like MTN, Glo, etisalat, or airtel for calls and data roaming in Ghana ?