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sharwama:
Delay is not denial and it is certainly not the end of the world. If you want to kill yourself, that's totally fine. Living is a choice we make every day despite everything life throws at us.
People fall, people rise, people laugh, people cry. Life is not a fairy tale, there are no genies granting our wishes or fairy godmothers waving wands to please us.
I got my visa at the first attempt and so what? My friends got theirs at 2nd, 3rd and 6th, and so what? We all succeeded eventually and that's all that matters. We won! The time frame is irrelevant, the triumph is everything.
Ultimately, I bind and cast every negative vibe, I purify and sanctify this thread with as much positivity as the universe holds.
May the force be with us!

leospaceman:
I've been on AP since the 8th of July.

Tohajan:
APPRECIATION DIARY

Visa approved this morning
Lagos Consulate
8am
Program: MPH

First of all, Alhamdulillah (praise be to Allah) for making this a success. Honestly, my responses were nowhere near perfect. As a matter of fact, it still feels like a dream.

My mentor, Rasulullah (peace and blessings forever be upon him) taught me, "whoever does not appreciate fellow man, will never be able to appreciate God".

My appreciation goes to the following for being a part of my success story:

@Mudicua
Thanks for reviewing my proposed transcript here. Your suggestions worked in no small measure. I really appreciate. Wish you success in your career.

@Shawarma
Queen of queens. This lady and her humorous sense ehn! I hope you remember this line: I wish you all the best and I am sorry if I hurt your feelings. You were the one pursuing me upandan with your transcript
Well, you didn't hurt my feelings in any way. I asked for unalloyed review of my transcript, and you gave just that. I really appreciate because your comments made me return to my drawing table. Wish you success in all your endeavors.

Lastly, but not in anyway the least,
@fairheart
This King of Queen Shawarma... Hmm... I don't even know where or how to start appreciating you. Like it's usually said in my local parlance, "tí mo bá ní kí n ṣe àdúrà, epe má jabọ́".
What a down-to-earth man you are! I really appreciate your efforts and words of encouragement. May you continue to soar higher and higher in life. Thank you a trillion times.


Finally, my NL people. Thanks for everything. Your comments, answers to questions, etc have really been helpful. May we all continue to break grounds in our future endeavors!

To those with upcoming interviews, I wish you a seamless experience with positive outcome.


Will drop my transcript once I get my passport.

Cheers!

stressfree1:
I am grateful to God most high!

Visa Transcript
Status: Approved
Date: 12th July, 2019
School: Texas Tech Uni
Deficit: 21k
V.O. is a pretty young girl in her twenties (excitingly attractive)

Me: Good morning
V.O. Good morning, pass me your i20 and passport
V.O. How did you hear about this school?
Me. I did an extensive research online using petersons.com and usnews.com to search for schools that offer graduate studies in Engineering with a specialization in .....
V.O. Cuts in. Did you apply to any other school?
Me. Yes! University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Mississippi State University, NCAT.
V.O. 5! How many did you get into?
Me. 3! UAB, MSU and TTU. NCAT was unresponsive.
V.O. What will this degree do for you?
Me. This degree will enable me to fully satisfy the requirements for a promotion to the position of a senior clinical engineer so i can utilize the acquired skills and knowledge gained from the program in service of the company which is a family owned company and repay the faith they had in me as I've been granted study leave and full sponsorship of my program.
V.O. Does your father has a current US visa?
Me. No. But he schooled in the US
V.O. What is the name of your family company?
Me. Bleep
V.O. Where did you have your first degree and what did you study?
me. FUTA, Mech. Eng.
V.O. So after that you went for your nys.....I cut in
Me. Then I worked at Bravo 1 for 13months after which i joined the family company Bravo 2 where i currently work as a clinical engineer. Also, i got my professional qualifications, i was inducted into the Nigerian Society of Engineers in July 2018 and about 4 days ago I got news I made the list for the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) so as we speak..I am a registered Engineer!
V.O. Congratulations!
Me. Thank you with a smile
V.O. What is the address of the company's head office?
Me. I said it
V.O. Can you tell me why your Dad's name is not on the company's website?
Me. (It was like as if I've took a hit in my chest, But as a naija boy, Mo gbe body me sharp) He's a professor at Tango, He works for the government and there's a limit to how much he can be effective in another employment. But his brother is fully involved in the business, he is the CEO.
V.O. What's his name?
Me. I said it
She confirmed it.
V.O. Do you have siblings?
me. Yes. 2
V.O. Did they school in the US?
Me. No. I'll be the first after my Dad.
V.O. Did your father and his brother started the company?
Me. No. My grandparents did
V.O. When?
Me. 2002
V.O. Who will be sponsoring your program?
Me. My Employer
V.O. Can i have the SOA?
Me. I arranged the study leave letter, service bond agreement and the SOA and passed it to the aesthetic V.O.
She read the leave letter, zapped through the bond agreement and did some calculations looking at the SOA then she returned the SOA and held on to the other documents.
V.O. How many staffs work in the company?
Me. I answered.
V.O. What is your GRE score?
Me. 301
V.O. Passes the white paper and my other documents, pick up your.... you know the drill
Though I wasn't in trance but I couldn't hear a thing she was saying after pick up your passport...


Thanks to @fairheart @brown2green @thezed and @everyone in the room


Guys going to texas Tech or anyone resuming this fall, let's connect abeg.


There is no blueprint to getting your visa. Be confident. Say the truth or lie confidently but ensure you have a strong back-up for it.

orimahspence:
Visa approved !! @ the 6th attempt

My Nairaland experience has been quite an eventful one because I was blessed, for no significant effort of mine, to meet certain people. It actually sounds a bit weird, to say that people I've never met in real life (except here) have made more impact in my adult life than some I know in real life. There are certain things I crave, and few people there are who have it and graciously give. The list is a bit long, but I'll mention just two of them here. It is important to particularly mention these two, because it is the thought of them that makes me feel I might be missing (and losing) somethings if I get too busy to check this thread These two and few others inspire me more than anyone else here, and that is not to say that I do not appreciate the input of others . I certainly do not agree with everything these three people write about, but none of them has ever failed in that peculiar area in which they inspire me. These are people who have a healthy and profound thought pattern. They all know what they want to say, and they know how to say it. Almost always, I'm awed by the advices and transcripts vets

Sharwama; I had my first mock interview with this Queen , I did terribly bad in the mock but not without lessons and counseling at the end, both of which influence my approval in huge measure.
Sharwama thinks too deeply, and lets her fingers take the depth of her mind deeper when she writes. You think you understand what she wrote, but you'll understand her better if you read again, slowly. She makes you laugh, while savouring some hard truths. She is the greatest, in my opinion, when it comes to satire. Sharwama will make you take pain with a smile on your face. How she thrusts a dagger through a person's chest with her words without failing to give onlookers a viewing pleasure, is a lesson I'm still struggling to grasp. Dear queen , may the force always be with you �

Fairheart ;
Oga took it from where the queen stopped , mock every 2days , correction upon corrections . @fairheart, Sincerely, English language obscures the awesomeness of some people, the best words only make a mockery of their virtues. This is why it is difficult to write words to properly convey the true feelings of gratitude in my heart for the blessing you have been to me

Suffice it to say that I holds nothing but reverence for you and all that you represent

Thank you for being such a huge blessing. Your love for God is enviable. For all the sunshine and laughter you bring, God bless you.

To you duo, May your kindness always be rewarded in thousands of folds. May your selflessness always return blessings to you in larger measures.

Lagosismyhome, time2win, Pedestals, This is a toast to all of you and others who give freely the richness of your minds. Every intelligent commentary is a product of mental work, including deep thinking, experience and past voracious reading. I learn daily from you all and I'm grateful. You may not understand how scarce and costly a robust thread like this is , until you visit some threads. Visit some threads and read your fellow youth--Nigerians, graduates. Read those threads and encounter the boldness of ignorance and its democratic spread among a large swathe of the youth space. You may return realising you're not entirely useless and foolish as you thought. You may realise that, by attracting brilliant associations, you may yet have substance in that big head of yours. A toast to my people here, young and old, rich and poor, foolish and wise--for in the end really, each group helps the other to find balance. And because we all switch from one group to the other at different times, the joke is on all of us!

Transcript anytime soon....

Wretch32:
Visa approved today, 6:45am
Walter carrington
Will drop my transcript after I receive the Passport thanks to everyone who has helped me on this thread(lagosismyhome( You May not remember me anymore but I will remind you, you adviced me 2years ago and I took the advice on my old moniker), fairheart (for the mock and scoldings)

If you saw me crying today at the consulate, I’m very sorry for embarrassing myself this way, they were tears of joy

MyCaseIsDiffere:
Thank you, so much, I sense so too. It could also be that I had just returned back to Nigeria barely 3 months before applying for a different class of non-immigrants visa. To them, I might appear like wanting to use the F1 for immigration purposes, which is against the law. Japa wey I no japa all these years, na now I go come japa? Who gets the privilege to be a Harvard alumnus and then dishes it for whatever reason in the world?

Anyways, I guess the ball is in my court to convince the VO of my true intent. @fairheart, please can I PM you for better clarification on how to go about my application this time? PS: I don't know how to PM @Shawarma, our First Lady, I asked for your input ma, please forget me not.

I have noted all the contributions and will sure put them into good use. God bless your darling hearts! ❤️

MyCaseIsDiffere:
Thank you so much, sir. Your contributions and assistance to all, earns you a certain place of respect in my heart. To everyone who contributed, thanks a great deal. I am humbled.

Here is a chronological break down of my US voyages:

Got the first B1 while living in Europe as a master's student in 2012. Used it severally before renewing via Dropbox. I never stayed beyond 2months. I relocated back to Nigeria and still maintained my B1. During one of my trips from Nigeria to the US, I was denied entry in April, 2015. I had been stamped in by the immigration officer. I was about to retrieve my suitcases when an elderly Nigerian lady asked for directions to her connecting gate. She seemed really lost. I promised to help her get to her gate; but told her to go get her bags first. While waiting for her, immigration police men came. They asked to know why I was just standing. I told them I was waiting for someone. Mama came, they asked if we were together. She said yes, I said no, that I actually just met her. Our answers contradicted. We were then taken for secondary checking. Mama started crying, they eventually let her go. Over confidence finished me. They went through my laptop, phone, email box, everything. Eventually, they found out I only had $100 on me for a 6months trip. My journey also still needed a train journey before I get to my final destination. They asked to see the ticket but I didn't have it on me. I told them, I knew my way around and could easily get a Mega Bus ticket, Greyhound or Amtrack on my own. And since I wasn't sure of landing time, I waiting to buy it at the station. I needed just about $50 for the ticket.

My case was transferred from one officer to the other, eventually I was informed that my visa would be cancelled and I would be sent back home. I was not banned. I was allowed to call just one person. I called one of my uncles in that particular state. He wasn't the one I intended visiting, so he didn't know about my trip. Anyways, he came to the airport with his lawyer immediately but was not allowed to see me. Uncle contacted my parents in Nigeria, Pops started pulling all strings possible but it wasn't to be. I was returned to Nigeria and my family were super supporting. Pops man went to glory before the case was resolved. I just didn't bother anymore. In November of 2017, I went back for another interview and was granted without so much questioning.

I mentioned I would be in the States for 2months, although I was stamped in for 6months. It was at the conference I went for, that I got information about the Harvard link. So I started the process immediately. I was with my uncle, the one who came to the airport in 2015. But I later went to visit a friend who was about to put to bed. She gave birth but had complications. Both herself and the baby had to go through surgery. I couldn't just leave like that. Her husband pleaded that I wait back to assist them. I know, I was foolish to have decided to stay back. I also used that period to communicate with school, did all the necessary things and then came home with my i-20 in April of 2018.

Some people advised that I could convert my B1 to F1 without leaving the US, but I didn't have the proper information. I also wanted to make sure I do things right. Harvard is in Boston, my said friend lives in Chicago, so in that area, I am clear. I went for my first F1 interview on the 1st of August, 2018 and went for the other three within three weeks. I got expedited dates. The last lady that interviewed me was mad at how I got a new date within 2 days. She didn't bother asking any question, she just denied me. When I queried, she said she didn't need to ask any question. I told her my admission was at stake. She got mad and shouted back, " then study in Nigeria."

I haven't travelled to the US since the refusals. I had issues with my job as a lecturer due to my extended holiday. My parents have two schools, I currently manage one. My first masters is different from the current one. My uncle whose account I am using as a support document, mostly lives in Nigeria. He only goes to the US for official reasons. My scholarship covers full tuition with some stipends. I also have a letter for GA position. HU needed additional financial background, in case a student fails to meet up with their academic grades required to maintain the scholarship. So big Uncle fixed a certain sum to that effect.

I hope, I have been able to answer all the questions raised. I am set to reapply. My school is ready to support in any way. I am willing to take every advice and criticism. I love you all with the love of Christ. God bless your sweet hearts.

Time2win:
he travelled in 2012, according what he wrote earlier and later resolved the issue when he was sent back at POE. He also got issued a new B1/B2 Visa. His last F1 visa interview was in August 2018, last visit which He stayed 5months was November 2018.

Time2win:
His last trip was after the Interview. so it's not cos of the trip.

Time2win:
you can't have same MSc in a field and going for another MSc in same field unless in different field. It doesn't make any sense and can be refused for that.

CptCharlesVane:
It doesn't make sense, maybe, but the onus lies on the applicant to prove why they choose to go for the program while also proving non-immigrant intent. Like I mentioned earlier she is fully funded, so it sure makes a lot of sense to Harvard to sponsor her second MSc. The VOs are not the ones to decide what makes sense in someones lives or educational endeavours, and you can ask them they'll agree, they are there for a reason to assess your intent in the US to see if you qualify according to their laws.

MyCaseIsDiffere:
My apologies for quoting you, sir. This is my first time of posting on this platform, after haven spent days reading the threads. Don't know any other way of doing my enquiry. Kindly pardon my ignorance.

I doff my heart to all the gurus in the house. To the big daddies, mummies, uncle's and aunties, I saw well done, sirs and ma's.

Straight to the issue at hand. I am about apply for my F1 Visa this year, and I will like to follow the wisdom of Abraham Lincoln. I have taken this long to even fill a DS160 form, cos I want to do it right this time.

I currently have a valid B1/B2 visa. My first visa was issued in 2012 while I was studying in a foreign country. Last year, I was denied a F1 Visa four times, all in August of 2018 ( I am ready to submit the transcripts if requested). I got a reinstatement this year and would be applying again.

School: Harvard
Degree: MA
Course: Theological Studies
Funding: Full Tuition scholarship with stipends as well a SOA from a bank in Atlanta, owned by my uncle who works with the United Nations.
Last trip: Nov. 2018 ( stayed 5months)
Highest Qualification: Masters from a country in Europe

@fairheart @shawarma @LagosismyHome in short, all the oldies come and diagnose me.

LagosismyHome:
who are the they ?............

There are loads of Nigerians with MPH degrees

Pefuele:
Oh! great to see I can help emotionally.
Financially I can only help with Chinese yuan if you have an acct licensed by Xi Ji Ping. Nice to know you are fine.

Predstan:
I hope you are not envisaging Tinubu in Fairheart.

You won’t be surprised to find books in that Bullion van he’s sending to your address.

sharwama:
Emotionally, yes! Financially, no!
Please do the needful
I am fine now, thank you so much my friend.

Pefuele:
Quick recovery!
I hope I have appeased you more than you can imagine.

sharwama:
Your Queen was sick and you came here to tell them she was on maternity leave
Please avoid me or appease me with money

Marjoribanks:
Thank you boss!
Thank you for the good job on this thread.
I am also using this platform to thank the wonderful and extraordinary people on this thread for your immense contributions.
I am really grateful.
On behalf of myself, my wife and kids, I say a very big thank you.

sharwama:
Awww, this is so cute. Congratulations and may the wind be at your back my friend

sharwama:
Your Queen was sick and you came here to tell them she was on maternity leave
Please avoid me or appease me with money

sharwama:
Congratulations on achieving this feat my friend, go and do exploits

Time2win:
Someone got after been refused within a week. another was refused. so you can't say one cannot emergency appointment after a refusal. I don't know what they check but definitely not the 6 months rule. The fellow can give it a try, if he isn't granted... he should opt to reschedule to a better date when closer dates open up.

Skillset11:
I am happy to have joined nairaland in part 15.
My sister introduced me to this platform!
Spring 2020.
Undergraduate psychology!
SAT 1400 and TOEFL 108. GPA 3.67/4

Proposed University

Alabama state University
Southern Illinois University.

I am opened to any other universities for full funding.

Flaame:
If you're honest about the score and GPA, you honestly deserve better schools than that

Marjoribanks:
Let your dreams drive you not your fears.

I give thanks to God Almighty.

No documents asked.
Funding: 23230
Deficit: 4270.

Visa approved!

VO: pass your passport
I did

VO: where are you going in the United States ( I didn't here the first 3 words properly cos he asked as I was passing my passport to him)

I am going to Bowling Green State University for my master's.

VO: why this school?
I: I have the desire to continue my academic and professional development in line with the technical knowledge and research skills I acquired during my participation at the TEA program sponsored by the US department of State, ECA.
Also the school program curriculum aligns with my career path and research interests which is Educational development and marginalised population.

VO: what's program you went for in the United States
I: TEA program.

VO: where?
I spent 3 days at Washington DC for the orientation, I was then posted to BGSU for the rest of the program.

VO: what will you be doing that made you qualify for this scholarship.
I would be working with Professor ...
to participate in applied research and other support activities to build new capabilities for BGSU teacher education program.

VO: who would cover the deficit?
My uncle

VO: what does he do?
He is a medical doctor.

VO: what other program did you apply to?
Just one because I am familiar with the school and

VO: (cuts in) Nodded in approval with a sharp smile on his face.
Though this is not my first visa interview, I can't believe how anxious I was.

VO: I will be approving your .....
Sincerely yours, I want deaf, I only heard by weekend.

I was just saying thank you sir, thank you sir

He responded by moving his face forward and gave me with a cute smile.

I want to thank GOD for everything.
Keep your dream alive don't let anyone tell you it's impossible.
I was told that 3 years ago but see me today going to the United States for the second time in 2years.
Grace found me.

Also thank you Super Eagles for that wonderful performance against Cameroon. You ginger my spirit for my interview.
We hope for a more better performance tomorrow.
Love my Naija!!