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Resend it please.

wolex2090:
Bros,pleaae check your email,i sent you a message.

You can! But get your documents handy first.

James89:
Please can someone pay Sevis fee and book an interview while awaiting 1-2O,I have my Sevis ID already.thanks.

I will post the essay topic for you tonight.

visiFisiMisi1:
Haha ... It's a challenge and I'm ready to prevail and conquer

Thanks for sharing this.

Moranc:
Am 27 years. will I actually plan to cross after this program. A friend of mine that graduated from the school recommend it for me and it's affordable too.
Thanks for your time.
Regards

I am also hoping the approval rate will be high for you guys. My dreams usually happen as I see them, and I pray this dream doesn't turn inside-out.

Johnkay101:
The transcript and approvals we are seeing yet are those with one form of funding from the school or some good scholarship let's see if they are now lenient for those without any scholarship. Until then, I am still peeping from the window

I only share this dream with a few students who are close to me. But let me tell those of you going for your interview soon. I dreamt 9 days ago that the US embassy issued a lot of student visa this year, and in the dream, I was very happy. This should relieve tension and boost your confidence as you prepare for this crucial moment. Congrats to all of you in advance.

Congrats!

bigboi4real:
Silent follower here. Visa approved this morning.
Transcript of visa interview below:
VO: Good morning. Please pass your passport and i-20
ME: Good morning. Hands over passport and i-20
VO: What will you be doing in the US.
Me: I’ll be pursuing an MBA from Penn State University.
VO: How did you hear about the school?
Me: Research. It’s no. 1 in supply chain management, which is what I would like to transition to from assurance. I also got feedback about the program from a former colleague who’s there now.
VO: What will the MBA do for you?
Me: It will enable me transition from easily from being an auditor to a supply chain management professional.
VO: What’s the duration of your MBA?
Me: Two years
VO: How do you intend to fund your MBA?
Me: I have a fellowship that waives tuition for the two years of the program and provides a monthly stipend for living expenses. The little balance will be covered from personal savings.
VO: How many schools did you apply to?
Me: Four.
VO: Name them
Me: University of Maryland, Notredame, Rochester
VO: How many did you get accepted into?
Me: All but Notredame. I got waitlisted by Notredame
VO: Did you write any standardized tests?
Me: Yes
VO: Which?
Me: GRE and TOEFL
VO: You had applied last year to a different school. What school was that?
Me: Arizona State – WP Carey
VO: You were denied a visa, know why?
Me: Not given a reason. I suspect the VO had issues with the loan letter from MPower. She said there was meant to be an address on the loan letter, which I escalated to MPower, but was informed that the letter was a standard letter issued to all applicants.
VO: Hands over white paper and explains that it will take some time to process the visa.

Your patience and perseverance is commendable! And I am saying this as a Prophet in training , ANYTIME you appear at the US embassy consulate--whether in Lagos or Abuja--your visa will be granted. I seal it for you in Jesus name. AMEN! Congrats in advance.

Milkshakes01:
I will do that or wait till fall 2020

Get your documents in hand first. Do things appropriately.

Bleuocean:
hi everyone
please can I book appointment now without my SEVIS number, cos my I-20 will arrive on monday. and I dont know if to book appointment while I wait for it.

I have replied.

JoeBazz:
Hi sir,
I sent a PM to you, I need to talk to you privately sir

This is a good transcript. You have done your home work. The question is, can you deliver this confidently? And may I ask, how old are you? And why not a 4 year program?

Moranc:
Good Day Everyone help me check this transcript, my interview is in less than 2 weeks.
please note this points
1. have earn a degree at cotonou but i was told the school is not accredited
2. I did not apply for any scholarship because the tuition is affordable and within budget.
3. The standardize test i use to get admission as expired. can i still tender it to the V.O?

Thanks.

Find the transcript below.

Me: Good morning, Ma
VO: Good morning
VO: Why are you going to US?
Me: To pursue Associate of science degree in cyber security
VO: Why did you choose the bunker hill community college?
Me: Bunker hill has superior course work in cyber security field more so cyber security is design to aligned with the national institute of technology and standards (NITS), National initiative for cyber security workforce framework to ensure consistent, current and flexible training in the growing technology field of information technology.
VO: why did you select this course?
ME: Many organizations are affected with security threats, studying cyber security will help me support security networks, Systems located on this network and data contained within those system. Identifying, developing, implementing and maintaining security process throughout organization network to reduce risk. Respond to incidents and limit exposure liability; identifying, notifying and responding to security threats on network.
VO: Can you tell me the location of the college?
ME: The College is Located at 250 New Rutherford Avenue, Boston.
VO: Why US?
ME: It’s a known fact that a degree in US is highly ranked and well respected. Therefore I see foundational degree in the US to be very good decision.
VO: What will you do when you complete your studies?
ME: After the completion of my studies, I will transfer to university to earn a bachelor degree.
VO: Whats your course structure and content?
ME: At the end of the program, I will complete 65-68 total credits. Starting with summer which has 6credits while spring and fall semesters has at least 12credits each.
VO: Do you intend to work in US?
ME: No, I will return back to Nigeria to practice the knowledge have acquired.
VO: where will you stay in the US.
ME: The school doesn’t have hostel so have booked a private hostel 36, Moseley street, Dorchester, Boston.

VO: Who is sponsoring you?
ME: My dad

VO: What does he do?
ME: He is a Software Developer also CEO of XYZ.

Cc: @LagosismyHome, @Bracelum, @GboyegaD, @fairheart and all Gurus in the house please review this for me

How about looking at scholarships for international students, or departmental ones?

Milkshakes01:
I applied for GA at Salisbury though, I wasn’t awarded

We actually don't know

ponpon:
Is this interview transcript thing a good thing?

lol. You want 100%. Check the scholarship and financial aid section of graduate admission page. You should see "Graduate Assistantships" there. Contact the person in charge and explain of your interest for a position. Submit the application if there's any.

Pcane:
greetings!!!!!
I have posted a question here before, but I got no reply, I am here with another one.
I have got admission already with close to 80per cent funding, Is it wise I apply for GA?
IF yes how can I go about it
gurus, please help

Good idea, the Ivy League status may help her easily secure the visa. $68k =24.3M. If sponsor have thriving income and balance, this may be the next option.

Time2win:
Can you afford Columbia university fees? It's an ivy league university and can easily get you a visa if funds are sufficient

I will like to share the story of a student with you. She was refused once. na so she vex and relax. Close to a year after, she repackaged herself, get a new school, get GA, and reapply. Boom! She got the visa the second time. This was January this year. She's 32! We had mock together and it was one of the smoothest interview experiences shared with me.

Milkshakes01:
Good afternoon everyone,
I am going for Fall 2019, I want to process my I-20 and I need a good advise on which school is best to choose.

I have been admitted to these schools with no GA,
Columbia University ($68k tuition)
University of Baltimore ($42k tuition), and
Salisbury University ($30k tuition).
However I was denied twice in January using University of Baltimore.

Cc @LagosismyHome, @Bracelum, @GboyegaD, @fairheart, and every guru here.

As you already know, I'll personally advice you to remove Columbia University from the list. I'll advice you stick with Baltimore or opt for Salisbury. That you were refused twice says nothing about your school, but maybe because of the tuition. You can still get your visa on Baltimore I-20. But it would have been more favorable if you get a scholarship of at least small amount, or a GA before you reapply. Why not pick other schools that are more affordable and try secure scholarship? I know it's not easy, but you could still look for other schools and apply, and yes, for fall 2019.

Milkshakes01:
Good afternoon everyone,
I am going for Fall 2019, I want to process my I-20 and I need a good advise on which school is best to choose.

I have been admitted to these schools with no GA,
Columbia University ($68k tuition)
University of Baltimore ($42k tuition), and
Salisbury University ($30k tuition).
However I was denied twice in January using University of Baltimore.

Cc @LagosismyHome, @Bracelum, @GboyegaD, @fairheart, and every guru here.

Congrats! Love your moderate, yet deeply concise response to So why are you going for a PhD in Computer Science?

NoelJunior:
Good evening friends. I want to appreciate every member of this great platform. I’ve benefited immensely. I wish to share my Visa interview transcript (approved)
Me: Good morning
VO: Good morning. Pass your Passport and I-20
VO: Why are you going to the US?
Me: I’m going to the US to pursue a Doctorate degree in Computer Science at the Manhattan Campus of Kansas State University
VO: Why KSU?
Me: From my findings, KSU has a very high research activity status. In fact, the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland and Security have designated the Centre for information of the University as a National Centre of Academic excellence in cyber defense research. The computer science three-pronged motto of world class faculty, world class education and world class research, coupled with the presence of three robust data science laboratories makes KSU a great platform for me to… (VO cuts in)
VO: Tell me about your background
Me: I hold a Bachelors of Science degree and majored in Statistics and Computer Science with a first class honors. I went further to study for Master of Science in Statistics
VO: So why are you going for a PhD in Computer Science?
Me: The world today is marked with an explosion of large volume of data, data that are potentially useful and informative but structurally complex and requires algorithms and techniques to determine the patterns/trends so as to aid effective decision making. I’d like to be a part of the research team that would develop novel techniques to unfold these complexities. I intend to achieve this by integrating my knowledge of statistics and computer programming
VO: Are you married?
Me: (Smiles) No, I’m not yet married
VO: Okaaaay, your Visa is approved. {She passed me a white paper and my from I-20}
Me: (Wider Smiles) Thank you
{Got an email the following day to pick up my passport at the address I chose on the visa application which also reflected on the white paper she gave me}

Thank you! Thank you!! Thank you!!! I hope to read success stories in torrents. May God grant you uncommon favor in your interviews. Cheers!

Her husband will be forever grateful to have her. A girl like this go make person laugh tire...Good soul!

Wretch32:
You and your sarcastic replies

Get in touch. Nothing more than a mock!

LordSir1:
@lagosismyhome, @fairheart, @shawarma amd other gurus please help with my mock interview

Another fellow who doesn't want to succeed alone. I see you, sharwama

sharwama:
Yaaaaay!!!
I am really glad you have come this far in the pursuit of your dreams. Like Jon Snow, I know nothing . However I'd share these with you:
1)There are tonnes of transcripts in here, of applicants whose visas were approved or denied. They are your GENESIS. Go through them meticulously, absorb the knowledge, let it guide you as you draft your transcript. Brace up for anything, the simplest questions are the ones that can throw you off balance.
Let me illustrate:
I recently read a transcript where the applicant was asked the date he/she sat for the GRE. Like of all the things to expect, date wasn't really on the radar. Yet the VO asked and threw the person off balance.
You see my point now abi?
2) When you draft your transcript, post it here so that the eyes of the gods, the new and the old may behold it and counsel you if the need arises.
3) We should never wait for things to come to us, we should chase the things we want, hunt them down and bask in the thrill of victory. The point is; send a message to whoever you are seeking a mock interview with. Again and again, these amazing humans are BUSY. So ask nicely, be persistent in your request and hopefully you'd get what you want.
4)I know I write too much but hey! I am HOME, this is FAMILY
I wish you explosive success on the path you have chosen. May Grace speak for you!

I think I replied, or I am yet to see your message

Juzzywezzy:
Boss I sent you a pm.

Time2win has answered your question. Good luck

Time2win:
Depositing huge amount of money just for visa purpose is hugely frowned at. If the business account is all you got, use it.

Tell him to write it and I can proofread from my end here for you guys to see what could be added.

meem:
Thanks for your earlier input.

Please, what are the important points that should be in a Sponsor Letter (from an older brother).

Read to understand! There is no where I said company account cannot be used.

tactmayor:
So one cannot use company account again!!... na wa o

I understand this. What I was trying to say is that, personal saving account would have been better.

Time2win:
A business and a company are different thing. A company requires two or more directors to open it while a business just requires one person. If she meant her aunt's business account, she can actually use her aunt as sponsor and when the V.O ask, she will say her aunt is sponsoring her and she has her business account. A company name has Ltd at the end of the name while a business name won't have Ltd at the end of the name.

lols. business account must have been openned in the company/business name. Or is it in someone's name?

Time2win:
Okay, i get you now. Though we have single man business account, not necessarily a company.

If the GA has been offered, you must remain in the appointment position on the date stated, or else, the benefits will not be renewed. If it has not been offered yet, you must have been appointment by these dates to receive the benefits. It doesn't say anything about paying your first year tuition. What is important is to secure your visa and be on campus by October 1. God forbid, should there be any delay, this school may [/b]not renew the GA if you defer your admission.

Kendrix69:
[b]Graduate assistants must be in appointment status

This say about the renewal. on the following dates to receive the full tuition exemption and/or non-resident fee waiver: March 1st for spring, July 1st for summer, and October 1st for fall.

Please I need an explanation to the above statement...does this mean I will pay first year tuition because I have to enroll before October 1st....
Will they gimme the money back
Or I don't even have to pay at all?...help abeg

I know he can use company, but if he do that, her sponsor as he will write on the dsform will not be aunt but company name. If you write a company name as sponsor, you will have to say it is the company sponsoring you during interview. If he say it is aunt but company name is what the VO is seeing on the dsform, don't you think that will make the consular think he doesn't know what he's doing or saying?

The idea is to present himself as simple, accurate as possible, to make it easy for himself.

Time2win:
As for DS 160 form, there is a place to use company as sponsor. She can choose that if she wants to but personal account is always the best

November is not recent. So, you are fine.

mhizposh:
What I meant is that the said amount of money(huge lump) was deposited on 26th November
I wanted him to print his SOA from 28th November so that the transaction will not reflect ,if I do that the total credit will be less than the closing balance

The whole huge lump sum and total credit being less than closing balance is the Issue here

Bad idea. If she's using company account, tell her to add her personal to it. If you are using company acct, whose name will you write on the DSFORM as the sponsor? The company name? Think!

denniece1:
I have a question o.
My Aunt is acting as my sponsor, she has a company and would be using the company's statement of account with good inflow.
What other documents am i supposed to add?, CAC?

What is written is typed. He type it, print and sign it.

meem:
Thanks.

Must the letter be written?

Can it also be typed and printed, then later signed?