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I did not see this. Kindly quote me again.

martinz1:
Fairheart(m): 9:01pm
You ignored my quote

It is not the dream itself, brother. I was only shown what was to happen. What makes the dream come true is not the dream per se, but the ONE who has designed plans for those who are being approved. I am just a layman daily dreamer who sees some things before they happen. All glory belong to God. Dreambound
And yes, the dream is valid as long as God wills. There's a wind of change ahead.

dreambound:
Congratulations!!!!!!!


Fairheart, shall we exchange monikers? Your dream is taking shape.

Did I not say from 24th? Congratulations! More to come!
God bless you!

dheee:
Fairheart keep calm, your dreams are still valid!
Visa approved this morning 6:30am. Zero funding, no AP and SOA wasn’t all that rich. Would post my transcript once I am settled.

If this is for interview, it will not be accepted. If it is for admission, you should go to court. It can be done.

amb001:
Yes please.

The humour is so much it's hard to take this serious. When I am ready, I will comment on this. For now, I want to observe and read.
I see thee, Queen!

sharwama:
TO WHOM IT MAY NEVER CONCERN
I'm crying and smiling right now and I don't know why. I hate being an empath. I have absorbed so much feelings tonight on this thread.
If you follow my posts, you'd realize I have always considered myself a Jon Snow on this thread, I know nothing. I often advised as an apprentice while waiting for the masters to give a better response.
I have never argued or fought with anyone on this thread. I have had to keep quiet over certain things that didn't please me. One of them has to do with demanding money for mock interview, transcript review and even writing of SOP (via pm of course)
I have reviewed over 80 transcripts in my mail, dem no dey gree me rest, na dem dey rush me ooo
But I have never charged anyone for that, I actually enjoy reading transcripts, e dey sweet me like Alomo bitters
I used to run away from conducting mock interviews because I thought I was neither good enough nor qualified. So I kept redirecting people on this platform to people I believed were more capable than myself.
Unfortunately, some persons would come back with "one person charged me a big sum of money, please just do the mock anyhow you can"
I didn't want to argue with them, I couldn't convince them to open up and be brave enough to reveal the name of anyone who charged them, I guess they knew once there's evidence, Sharwama must talk, she is so free. Sharwama is a drama queen, she will break this table. I guess they didn't like the spotlight
So I started doing "unprofessional" mock for our people As in mock interview that has no NAFDAC registration number
I bought a new sim card, created a WhatsApp account and I have dedicated and consecrated that sim card to NL until I travel to Tennessee( we will find a way)
I don't have much time but I do what I can for whoever I can, whenever I can and it gives me unquantifiable joy!
Some of you read my diary of gratitude, I wouldn't be where I am now if Texrem had asked me for money before helping me. What he did for me, what he is still doing for me, when I think about everything, I'm like " how did I get so lucky"
Let me make it clear tonight, the accused and persecuted "might" have actually charged "some' individuals who sought "his help" but I promise you, he is not the only one. Yes I wrote that. One down, some more to go!
There are people here who charge exorbitant fees even for writing statement of purpose, giving fake assurance that their "professional SOP" will foster automatic admission. Oh puhleeze my muse is becoming too strong. Sharwama calm down, easy, easy, take it easy!
When breeze blow, las las fowl pink yansh go open.
Please be brave enough to call out anyone from this platform that exhibits the character of an "agent". This thread was created to teach you how to do it yourself so you won't fall prey to agents!
If people want to help you, they will. No, it is not your right to be helped(so don't demand it!) Ask nicely, some people just love to help.
However, if someone puts a price tag on it, it ceases to be help. It is business! If I charge 40k to modify your transcript, please come here and post it "gods of NL, Sharwama asked me to pay 40k before she will help me ooo" and you better have screenshot or audio to back up your claim before roasted thunder from Okija shrine will locate you
Ultimately, no matter what happens, through the rain and stormy weather, we are family. We rise by lifting others, we are in this together. Should I also add, we are stuck with each other
Our people that have interview this week, please forget about this Africa magic we are doing here
Focus and go and bring visa biko. I want to dance atilogu this week on top your success
May the force be with you!

Sometimes last month or so, I posted here that if you are offered scholarship, you should go with the document. All the documents you should have gone to the interview with are listed. Sometimes, lack of homework is what causes the refusals I have seen here. Given the rate at which many students obtain GA, GRA, GTA, etc, I am thinking they are starting to think about scrutinizing the source of the award. And should you not be able to give them a prove, they become uncomfortable.

Do you have the GRA offer letter? If not, contact your school and let them understand you have been refused as you could not show the prove of your award.

Make sure you have all the basic and required document with you. Sevis Fee confirmation receipt, GTB visa fee receipt, I-20 (signed), appointment confirmation, DS160 confirmation, 2 passport photograph of the same you uploaded online, scholarship letter, sponsor official bank statement.


If this visa matters, go back.

Chocosmoothie:
@shawarma @twoods

Please advice, what do I do. Was denied visa at Lagos consulate during last week. Here is my transcript

Vo: Good morning
Me: Good morning sir (with a smile)

Vo: what are you going to the US?
Me: I'm going to study for a mAsters degree in Civil engineering with concentration in environmental and water resources engineering at SIUE.

Vo: Have you travelled outside west-Africa before ?
Me: No

Vo: How many other schools did you apply to?
Me: 2, California state university Sacramento and Concordia university, Chicago.

Vo: why did you choose this school?
Me: Asides from the RA position I got which covers for my tuition and monthly stipends, SIUE offers quality theoretical, and practical Knowledge especially in this my specialization. This was attested to by my undergraduate thesis supervisor who is also an alumnus of the same specialization. Moreover, I contacted some students offering the same course via linkedin...... (VO Cuts me)

Vo: what will this degree do for you?
Me: I need this degree to move up in my career as I currentlyV work as a RA at my Alma mata, Unibleep9ja...(VO, interrupts)

VO: what did you say your Alma mata is?
Me: University of bleep9ja. (then I continue) and I want to become a lecturer in the department of water resources and environmental engineering and one of the requirements of this is to have a MSc in this specialization. Moreover,i want to sharpen my research skills, also acquire specialized skills which I intend to use to tackle environmental issues like issues of water quality in the Bleep metropolis.

Vo: what are you researching on
Me: you mean what research I want to work on?

Vo: No, the one you're working on
Me: the effect of wastewater disposal on water quality in bleep

Vo: (smiles) I need a proof of your RA

Me: Sir, it is reflected on my i-20

Vo: I mean like a letter sent to you by the university to this effect.

Me: I didn't get that

Vo:or anything like your admission letter, just something from the university.

Me: (looks through my papers) I'm sorry, I don't have that here with me.

Vo: who is Bleep Josh..

Me: that's my aunt, and she's responsible for the deficit funds as reflected on my i-20

Vo: are you married?
Me: No

Vo: do you have any kids
Me: No

Vo: (with a smile) I'm sorry, you do not qualify for this visa. (hands over pink paper)

Me: Thank you... (Leaves..)

Interesting!

kidUrbane:
@Twoods, I was expecting you to bring something like this up. lol. Fraudulent contracts? there you go again assuming and troubling your mind with what other people do for a living. Damn bro, you need help! You are bitter towards motherland, the citizenry that's just sad. I'll bet your pathetic self can't stand to look yourself in the mirror for a minute and not wish you were someone else. Nigeria where there are young budding entrepreneurs doing really amazing things, breaking grounds, beating odds and making the country proud. Nigeria where we have resilient youths who are continuously striving to achieve dreams. I don't know what part of Nigeria you come from but know this, while you cower and cover your face in shame and don't want to associate with the Name Nigeria. There are Nigerians proudly representing the country, who while the country hasn't done so much for them proudly fly the country's name all over the world, that's my Nigeria! that's MOTHERLAND. My fellow Nigerians, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. This will be my last response to you on this subject, on this thread, you are not worth another response. Best wishes!

Don't give up on your people, sister. We are not the best of human, yet God has not given up on us. I am sure she has realized where she slipped. She'll do things right. Peace!

LagosismyHome:
this post is wrong though .......... an opportunity indicates your trying ways to trick the system but it doesnt even work like that . As for the last body , when i see statement like that i just give up on my people. if you dont see something majorly wrong with that concept then o well

Be patient! Your status will change by next-week. Don't pressure yourself unnecessarily. Instead, pray and keep your hope alive.

Harbhmborlar:
guys... I did my interview on the 18th of June, is it normal that my visa status has not changed up till now? I received a white paper after the interview and that I should receive a mail as to when to pick up my passport within three working days at the circled location. I'm scared abeg come to rescue

By Monday, you will be able to use your profile. Be patient.

Akin4sh:
I figured that as well. I though I had it all together. Lost my confidence as well. When do you think I will get my profile updated. Want to re apply and I will surely post my transcript this time before going. More so I had plenty of funding. Over 200k usd at my disposable. The intention was to work for his start up when I come back to Nigeria. I think I should have mentioned that as well. Sigh

They open on Saturday.

Davidkking:
My uncle in US is with the money......he said he'll pay tomorrow.....I just hope it works out

You are just starting...we go see!

Brown2Green:




I never open teeth like this for his before o

You never see anything . Dream wey just start to dey unfold. Many glo-ing days are coming. Sit tight!

Brown2Green:
Kennnnndrikkkkk
You made today glo

You still dey dance that zanku? Abeg, no bred your leg o. Congrats...

Kendrick99:
Date: 11/06/2019

Embassy Location; Abuja

School Name: Texas State University San Marcos

Program: Industrial Management

Status: Approved.




Vo; Good morning

Me; Good morning How are you?

Vo; pass me your documents.

Me; Ok!

Vo; Have you travelled out of the country before?

Me; Nope! I have never had a reason to.

Vo; Why Do you choose Texas State University as your first trip abroad?

Me; Apart from the fact that the curriculum at Texas State University match directly with my career goal, which I will be taking core course like. Lean manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Project Management. And also Prof Ameri as agreed I join his research team upon my arrival on campus which we will be working on "How Ergonomics affect productivity in Manufacturing Industry", which would be very useful and more practical once I return to Nigeria.


Vo; Ok, did you apply to other schools?

Me; Yes, Texas A&M University Kingsville, University of Central Missouri and Texas State University which is also my first choice.

Vo; Who is paying for your studies?

Me; My Uncle, he is in charge of the Family Business.

Vo; What business?

Me; My Grandfather is a major distributor of Coca-Cola product across Lagos, Ogun and Oyo States, Also we own Two Petrol and Diesel stations in Lagos.

Vo; Can I see a documents to prove that?

Me; Sure! hand over SOA,

Vo; I will be Approving your visa! And placing you on Administrative Processing to verify this account and remember if we find anything fraudulent here, you will be banned for Life, Do you still wish to proceed?

Me; Yes sure!.

Gave me a yellow paper and small white paper telling me about i-20 and all.

Present Status *issued* today.

Nuggets! Always put God first in everything you do. My case is what you call Grace. *No Funding* previously refused Twice Dec 12 2018 & Jan 16 2019 with same school and program. Never give up!

Special thanks to my nairalamd family, Sharwama, Time2win, Leone26(Bobcats), Fairheart, Lagosismyhome, Brown2Green. And to my blaad, Jubril, Pizzle, Simple, Ice, Rayblack, 3310. To everyone yet to be interviewed Prepare hard, Pray, fast if you can! Put God first.

What does MUM stands for? Will you say MUM at the embassy? Write school name in full!

uzmu:
Please the Guru In the house should pls help look into my proposed transcript.
NB : Have being Denied visa twice in January this year, and I want to give it a try again for the 3rd time, same Sch.i posted my 2 delayed visa here already.
Next interview is Monday 24th June, 2019.
This is my proposed transcript.
VO Good morning
Me Morning
VO pass your I-20 and oda Doc
Me I obliged.
VO where are you going to
Me I'm going to MUM at Fairfield, Iowa for my Graduate Deqree in comp SC with Specialization in Software Development and Data science.
VO How do you hear about this sch
Me I first hard of mum from a lectural friend of mine cos he did his PhD program from there and he also told me about how excellent their academic standard is, Because I was looking for a school that offers MSc in comp SC with specialization in Data science n Softwaredevelopment, these prompted my to do an intensive research using professional academic websites like America comp scientist association, MIT reviews, coded project, Github and Google. I filter my reviews and MUM came up.
How many schools did you applied to
Me 4 inclusive of MuM
VO Name them
Me: Lynn university, central Missouri university, California state university long Beach.
VO why did you choose MUM
Me I chooosed mum Basically cos of 3 Reason, 1,cos the MSc comp SC program is Research Based and it has a special track in Data science n software Development. 2,cos it has a faculty ratio of 15:1 which is good for learning, 3 cos of the curricular practical training (CPT) the program has which will enable me to integrate the knowledge I must have acquired.
VO Any standardize test.
Me Due to my working experience programming skill, and technical interview via Skype, the school said there is no need for any standardized test, and it's stated in my Admission letter, although I wrote ielts and I score 6.5
VO are you married
Me no
VO have you traveled abroad b4
Me no, I don't have a reason to other than my sch
VO where do you work
Me I work as a contract staff IT Specialist with Bleep company
VO what are your duties
Me I list them
VO why Major in this field
Me I studied comp SC in my undergraduate Deqree and I developed a penchant in programing while I was in sch this made me enroll for a 1year intensive program on Java, I want to specialize in SD n Data science cos it will give me an edge to advance my skill set and work with latest tools in my field with a practical knowledge as Data science is the fastest growing specialization in comp SC as there is tremendous need for a Data scientist in eventually all sector.
VO what will this Deqree do for you.
Me in other to survive in this competitive field of ours, Relevant skills n Technical expectize is needed, Having a Masters Deqree will give me an added advantage by enabling me to work with the latest tools, Technologies and diverse pple all over the world, cos the US is a Hub when it comes to IT.
This Deqree will enable me secure a better place in my current place of work and possibly with a higher pay
Due to the exposure and skills I will obtain this Deqree will enable me to compete in Multinational companies like Ericson, MTN, Google inters witch n Mainone.
VO what's your plan After Graduate
Me upon Graduation I intend to return to Nigeria and use the knowledge and skill set I must have gotten to turn around the financial status of my current place of work while I seek gainfull employment in Multinational companies n policy making sectors like Ericson n Ispon.
Can I see your statement of your sponsor
Me yes, gave it to him
VO congrats you can pick your passport in this circle location after 3 Days.
Thank you sir
Pls house help review this transcript, I don't have any financial award n the amount on my i-20 is $25k

Of course, I know. Just commenting.

Oasishavenng:
I wasn't talking about me, i was replying blackmamba on the danger of his recommendation.

You cannot kill yourself. Do your thing and hope for the best. There are things you cannot change. Changing the opening balance is not something you can do. If I am in your shoe and this person is my actual, real sponsor, I'd keep my peace of mind and go with the statement.

Philtos:
What if the opening balance on a 6 months SOA is about 76000 and the closing balance is abot 12million... Is this acceptable.

This is not a strong acct. Better pray not to be placed on AP with a statement like this. It may likely lead to refusal eventually. The total credit is as important as the balance. It is what they use to assess the financial strength of the sponsor--that is, if PLACED ON AP AND STATEMENT TAKEN DOWN.

Oasishavenng:
It actually does matter because things won't add up. Imagine an account with opening balance of like 14 million, over 6 months interview, total inflow was less than 1 million. So how was the 14 million built.

Anyways, no need to go back and forth again.

So long total credit for the 6 month period is high enough, you are fine. With good total credit, should you be placed on AP, the embassy will know your Mum has a strong source of income to support you. The balance is not bad. I believe you should get your visa! Now, take your time to prepare very well.


Best!

Stellyhardy:
Good evening house, my interview is in 2 weeks and deficit on my i-20 is 6k (about 2million naira ) my mom is my sponsor but her account balance is about 4.8million naira ...what do you think guys ? can I use it pls ?

Lols.
You think the dream has expired? No way!
The denials that shock us between yesterday and today are temporary.
Approval rate is increasing comes 24th of June.
We shall see!

Brown2Green:
These VOs can be very funny tho.

I see where people say the VO ' nodded in affirmation'
Or was 'looking impressed' or say 'okay'

From my deduction , that doesn't mean they are impressed.

But the number of denials within yesterday and today is not good.
@fairheart you need to go and dream a new dream.
Your previous dream has expired.

No! Get the reference for the company acct. I always say this. if you will be using company/business acct, get a reference letter with it.

stressfree1:
Hello beautiful people! Please treat as urgent.

My employer which is also some kind of family company(majorly owned by my uncle, my dad is a minor shareholder) is sponsoring my masters program. Sponsor on the i20 is family funds(I submitted the companies SOA which covers more than 200% of the required amount; and my Dad’s SOA which covers about 25% of the required amount as he will be supporting me)I have the statement of account of the company and my Dad’s. Do I need additional documents? If so, what other documents do I need?

And what makes you think visa cannot be granted if the student is interviewed next by a different consular?
There will be difference when he/she reapply. Don't numb the hope yet.
By the way, your suggestion is not going to work. Large dump of money in acct will be worst as this will literally mean the student do this for the purpose of visa. If he/she meet a different VO, the outcome will not be the same.

blackmamba147:
Another uncle funding problem, I keep saying this is not the way to go yet people be attacking me on this thread for making reasonable points. If you uncle wants to fund you let him advance you the funds before hand, that way you have it in your account and you present your own SOA, especially if you are not a fresh undergrad and been working for a while

NB picking abuja won't make any difference

You can use that. Just present the reason for an expedient appointment well.

Wretch32:
Guys I’m thinking of using an emergency appointment date to move my interview date forward
Advisable? As it seems I can use it just once as long as I’ve not been previously denied

Congratulations! Excel!

flairlady:
Visa Transcript

VO:Why are you going to the United States
Me:To obtain a doctorate in Nutritional science from Texas Tech University.

VO:You have applied for a student visa before
Me:yes

VO:Where did you get your previous degree from?
Me:OAU and FUTMinna (In full)

VO:Where do you work?
Me: I am a lecturer at .....

VO:Are you married
Me:Yes

VO:Do you have children?
Me:No

VO:Is your husband going with you?
Me:No,he has a job

VO:Will you be returning to Nigeria
Me:Yes(I wanted to explain,she stopped me)

VO:Will you be returning to you current job?
Me:Yes,because I am going to get a study leave.

VO:Your Visa has been approved.
I stopped listening to everything she was saying at this point.

Note:I am fully funded.I got fellowships and a research assistantship.

Thanks to everyone.I learnt a lot from this forum.
Brown2Green,thank you.

So Gracious. For now, this is enough. I shall send my men to do other things if those you hired are not enough.

sharwama:
This Queen needs no stress. I have hired people to handle all that. My duty is just to enter inside plane and tell the conductor my last bus stop
Please let me know if you require additional information

My queen! Hope you don dey pack your things small, small?

sharwama:
I can never be intimidated Nigerian student!
Greatest gbo gbo!
Greatest gba gba!
Fundamental gbim gbim!
Fundamental wa wa!
I just say make I hail you ooo
Oshe baddest strategist
Go and bring visa abeg

It will be two weeks this weekend that I saw a dream related to this. I was at the US consulate in Lagos. A black woman I believe must be American, standing behind a counter without glass as you'd see for consular who interview. We were talking and then she said, "they are everywhere; they are seeing everything...(let me cut out the rest of what she said)". Standing right there, I was a little shock by what she said. In the same dream, I then told myself I guess I have to be mindful of what I post on nairaland.

Actually, she was specifically talking about the new team at the embassy that are doing intensified background checking. And in my mind I believe they read this thread as it is one of the major active social platforms Nigerians use. When I woke up, I assess the dream to see its credibility as I normally do. There was no forethought about this in my mind the night before, lest I say this is a thought-induced dream.

So, based on what that woman said in the dream, there's a team of combined Nigerians and Americans "watching"
What they are watching is what I don't know. Considering the fact that Pres. Trump banned certain nationals of some muslim nations from entering the US, it is normal to have new team of eagle-eyed intelligence everywhere. In my mind, Pres. Trump is aware the US would be attacked by outsiders considering his posture and views of these nations. So, it is justifiable to have a team of eavesdroppers where necessary. In Nigerian case, it may be necessary. But I also believe nobody is in danger; we are not terrorist and not ochestrating anything against the God-blessed Nation! I know the intention of all students here is to go to the US and enjoy the thriving education system for advancement of their career and for a fulfilled life.

So, taking my dream as a reality, whoever is watching, hey, we are your friends and our intention for being on this thread is pure. Give my brothers and sisters the F1 visa they need to go America to study. E fun wa ni Visa o. Ejoor!
I am not a seer, but I see things before they happen !

LagosismyHome:
I think VOs read this thread and wanted to send a message that they are unpredictable

OLANITEAyodeji1:
Dis interview no get formlar..i swear