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Please house, I need your help. My sponsor bears a yoruba and a muslim name and my parent's name is not close to a yoruba name on the DS-160 form and the name is stated on the I-20 and as my Uncle. Please wat will I call the tie between us.

GboyegaD: What medical document are you referring to? What I mean is the I-20 is always more than a page and stapled and so it is that staple document that you should take wit you.

Thank you for your reply. Should I fill the attached document before going to the embassy

babsharon: I sent u a mail, check and see if the attached affidavit of sponsor will be okay by you.
cheers.

@babsharon, please i will appreciate if i can also get a copy of the sponsor's letter, my email is fidelia.john@yahoo.com

GboyegaD: The entire I-20 without dettaching anything from it.

@GboyegaD, should i fill all the medical document before i go to the embassy

my I-20 came with some medical document. Is it only the first page of the I-20 that i will take to the embassy or I have to fill dis doc and take everytin along?

When the VO says'can I have your document' what document should I present to the VO?

Please house, I dont want to submit my DS-160 form until a week before the interview because i may have some information to add to it. I dont know if this is safe.

babsharon: Nope it won't cause any problem. Conditional offer doesn't mεan nothing even during Ur interview . But just know that on Ur arrival u will take pre-requisite courses as they said and u will also need †̥o work hard during Ur study with them. Go get d visa !!! Na Ur own.

@Babsharon, Amen o. Thank you so much.

Please my people, I received my package lst week and in my offer letter it was stated 'conditional offer', that I have to provide original degree certificate on my arrival and do some pre-requsite courses because my undergradute course is computer engineering and I am going for masters in computer science.pleasee hope this letter will not cause GOBE?

gr8ever: Yes oo, it's necessary. They denied my friend last month due to he dosen't have affidavit of sponsorship from his sponsor.

Affidavit of sponsorship, is it from the bank they get it or from the the court?

bigfrancis021: Relax my dear. Its not the end of the world. I know how you feel now. You won't kill yourself. I think you need to post your full interview experience before the house can make pronouncements. Cheers.

But wait o, is it necessary to go with an affidavit because me am not planning to go with one.

nigerianphoenix: Has anyone seen any available dates for visa interview in Abuja?

Yes, 8th and 9th of July is avalaible. always check in the middle of the night

Please everyone I need serious help. I use a wrong student sevis number to book visa appointment. I ve tried updating it and is not working so I called the customer care they ask about my detail and I gave it to them and the CSO told me she is not guranting if it will be rectified but I should send a scan copy of my I-20 to them.I don't knw wt to do next, is it adviseable to send a copy of my I-20 to them?

tweetty: thankx to nl. i registered a week to my interview and it was today. tot it ryt to share my testimony.

after abt 45 min delay to commence interview cuz of system problem.

VO. MORNIN AND SOWWI ABT D DELAY

ME. MORNIN. ITS FINE

VO. WAT RE U GOIN TO DO IN D US

ME. FOR GRADUATE STUDIES

VO. WAT COURSE

ME. MPH

VO. WAS DIS D ONLY SCOOL U APPLIED TO

ME. NO, AND I MENTION D ODA 2 DAT I APPLIED TO

VO. AO DID U CME ABT DIS SCOOL

ME. THRU SOPHAS

VO. WAT WAS UR UNDAGRAD

ME. BSC NURSING

VO. WHO IS SPONSORING U

ME. MY UNCLE

VO. WAT DOES HE DO

ME. HE OWNS A FILLING STATION

VO. WAT IS HIS SALARY

ME. HE DOESNT AV A SALARY BCUZ HE OWNS D FILLING. DEN I PASSED HIS STATEMENT OF ACCT WITH AFFIDAVIT DAT HE SWORE. ALSO HIS STATEMENT OF ACCT IS HIS COMPANIES BT I MADE SURE D AFFIDAVIT WAS ON TOP.
SHE CHECKS R STATEMENT.

VO. WAT WIL UR MPH DO FOR U

ME. CONC IN HEALTH MGT AND POLICY WIL HELP ASSURE EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION AND MGT OF LIMITED RESOURSCES TO ATTAIN HEALTHY COUNTRY

VO. WHR WUD U LIKE TO PIK UR PASSPORT

ME. BILLINGS WAY

VO. UR VISA HAS BN APPROVED. PLS PIK UP ON FRIDAY. CONGRATS.

ME. THANKX AND I SMILEE OUT.

IN ALL, ALL GLORY HONOR AND ADORATION BE TO GOD WHOSE FAVOUR I CUDNT AV DONE WIHOUT. HES AWESOME.

MANY MORE OF DIS KIND OF TESTIMONY

Congrat dear, it is my turn to testify. In Jesus Name.

@imperiousxx, @bigfrancis21
Please I need ur enlighthenment on this issue; I just had My GRE test but the Q and V score is very low both are not even up to 300.please should I still tender the test at the embassy or I should just tell the VO that I only have the TOEFL score.

annoymous: I hope dey avnt sent ur receipt in the mail. Send them an email - fmjfee.sevis@dhs.gov

I made the mistake in the scheduling of the visa appointment. Please I need to change my sevis number.

Please house, I used the wrong SEVIS number to book my appointment. Please how can I update the correct SEVIS number.

De Tus: I didn't get my visa approved today. Not my fault and not VO's fault either. I am only blaming those Americans who invited me to study in the US without taking proper care of my I20's source of funds for my studies. I am totally downhearted rightnow but life continues. Will post my brilliant interview soon.

Please what mistake of source of fund did they made on ur I-20.

hope4me2012: Thanx for this info. I had booked for last wk in june, now my I-20 arrived earlier. I would have cancelled and taken this june 13 date but i hav changed appointment 3 times already.
I think the mrv ticket is exhausted.
Has anyone rescheduled their appointment more than 3 times before. Pls inform.

you are allow to reschedule ur appointment four times. you still have one more chance.

More date are available frm 13th of June to 2nd of July for your Visa appointment. Hurry now and apply.

adewale3342: i got only one worry now . i did not write the GRE and i have my interview for June , it seems everyone who got interviewed was asked about this . now i wish i wrote GRE instead of TOEFL in the first place

Is not too late to write the GRE.

Hey!!!
June 27 is available to schedule visa interview appointment.

Please house I need answer to the following questions:
1. Why study computer science in the usa.
2. Important of computer science to your country.

ystd4567: Hello house! Sorry this is coming late, I felt obliged to share my experience because I've been an avid reader of the thread since 2011, albeit, this is my first post on the thread. It has really been an eye-opener for me considering the various information and testimonies I have stumbled on up on this thread. Also, I would like to appreciate all the contributors on this thread for keeping the ball rolling. You guys are doing a FANTASTIC job and I really appreciate you guys.

I had my F1 visa approved in lagos last week thursday (23/05/13) for my Msc degree. I was scheduled for 9:30am interview so I got to the embassy around 7:15am. I was surprised with the few people I met outside the embassy, I never knew large number of applicants had checked-in already. Those of us for 9:30am appointment were called on around 8:20am for checking-in. "Omo no be small thing o" we went through like 6 screening/checkpoints before finally entering the interview hall. Finally, I got into the embassy. Entering the interview hall, all sits were occupied, some peeps were even standing so I also couldn't get a sit. I had not used up to 20seconds at the interview hall, my tag number already flashed at an interview window so I walked directly to the window. The interview windows at that section was used for collection of documents for verification/screening which will from there be passed to the window where one will be called for biometrics after which your documents will be returned to you. I guess I'm beginning to bore you guys with my story... . I could write a 40page script on my experience.

My interview didn't last 3mins, It was basically God's favour which was indeed evident before and during my interview. There were 4 VOs; 2guys and 2ladies, young chaps. The denial rate was high. The chinese guy denied every couples/individuals he interviewed except for some 2 or 3 old individuals and couples before my interview. The other guy, who should be in his early 30s was so mean and "ruthless". At some point he started taking breaks; he leaves for 10-15mins and returns. For the female VOs, the first one will ask lots of questions and will eventually deny but she approved 3 persons' visa which I witnessed. For the other lady, she's black american and her visa issuance rate was far higher than the other 3 VOs, she was just dashing out visa approvals. The 2 guys (F1 visa applicant) whose interviews I witnessed were denied. From my point of view, I saw no reason for denial, they were so on point and they both stated their cases well. At a point, I started praying to God for my tag number to flash at the black american VO's window, which God answered. My interview goes thus:

VO: Hi, how u doing?

Me: Good morning (I smiled, I was also relieved bcs she received me warmly. I even forgot to respond to her "how u doing?"

VO: Can I have your documents?

Me: (Passed them to her)

VO: So you going to the US for ______

MeIn my mind, I was like "which kind german question be this" Quickly, I responded by filling-in the gap for her) my masters degree in Civil Engineering at TTU.

VO: How many schools did you apply to?

Me: (I responded by mentioning 4 of them) UMCP, TTU, TAMUK and TUC, Norway

VO: How did you narrow down your search to TTU?

Me: My research interest is on waste based renewable energy which happens to be same area few of the faculties at TTU in CVE department has interest in. (I noticed all the while I was talking from the beginning of my interview, she has always been nodding but I didn't let that get over my head though I got some little confidence from that)

VO: Did you take any standardised test?

Me: Yes I did, I took the GRE and TOEFL

VO: Can I have your GRE?

Me: (As I was handing out the result to her, I told her that I did the GRE twice and I didn't have the official score report of the 2nd GRE result but I had an online printout which reflects the 1st and 2nd GRE scores) so I handed the official report of the 1st GRE I did and the online printout of the second GRE which reflects the 1st and 2nd GRE scores.

VO: (Nodded) Why did you take the GRE twice?

Me: I wasn't satisfied with my first result. (In my mind I was praying bcs my overall score in my first GRE was better than the second one but I had a higher score in AW in the 2nd GRE than the 1st GRE. Also, my verbal score was higher in the 2nd GRE than the 1st one and my quantitative score dropped in the second GRE)

VO: (flipped through the report and typed something on her workstation, she probably verified if the score is genuine. She then returned them)

VO: How long is your programme?

Me: 24months

VO: What do you do?

Me: (told her where I work)

VO: NYSC? (From my understanding, I guessed she was asking if I'm doing my NYSC in the coy I work presently)

Me: No

VO: What's the timeline like from the end of your 1st degree till now?

Me: I graduated from ____ University in 2010, did my NYSC at _____ company, then after my service I moved to _____company which is where I work at the moment.

VO: Who's sponsoring your education?

Me: My uncle.

VO: What does he do for a living?

Me: He's also a civil engineer.

VO: What does your parents do for a living?

Me: My dad is retired and my mum is a teacher.

VO: Who sponsored you through your first degree?

Me: My Uncle.

VO: (she reached out for the white paper, circled something on it) your visa is approved ______________________ (immediately I heard your visa is approved, I practically became deaf. I was just seeing her mouth move, I didn't hear anything again o.. I was so happy to the point that my happiness reached its elasticity limit, I couldn't express my joy. I couldn't laugh, I couldn't smile. I just wore a straight face, collected the paper and said thank you)

It was like a dream. My interview seems quite lengthy from my written experience but it wasn't. It was so quick, the only document requested for was GRE. I was just favoured. Naa BABA GOD o....

ADVICE:
There are some contraband items that are not allowed in the embassy, only go with your documents. There are no storage areas for these contraband items. These items are listed on the second page of your appointment confirmation letter. Take time and read it bcs you'll be surprised at some of the prohibited items in the consulate.

Secondly, for those that will be having their interviews soon: during the interview, try to maintain an eye contact with the VO and be concise with your responses. No ambiguous responses/storytelling and avoid generic answers. Also, try study your DS160 before your interview bcs this is basically what would be used to interview you. The response you give must conform with what you filled in the DS160. Furthermore, I noticed some applicants are usually enquiring about the possibility of filling another DS160 after submission of the previous one. You can FILL as many DS160 as you want after submission, I filled mine 3xce before finally settling for one. But NOTE: you should not forget to update the confirmation number in your profile on the appointment booking website. For every new DS160 you fill, another confirmation number is generated. The confirmation number/barcode on your DS160 must tally with the confirmation number on your appointment confirmation page.

Lastly, God-factor is very paramount. I can't remember the particular person that shared his visa interview success experience some weeks ago, he recommended a bible passage which I took note of: Isaiah 50:4-10. I implore those going for theirs soon should meditate on this passage. Also read up, psalm 31. In conclusion, be mindful of the fact that everyone's situation is different/unique. Don't be bothered by the visa issuance rate just focus on yourself. Be optimistic and calm and I believe you'll get the visa by God's grace and favour. For those that have been denied, please, try again and don't be discouraged. On this same thread, I've read people's experiences that were denied 1 or 2/more times but later got their visas approved. Get yourself composed, tie up loose ends and go for it! Enough said, I would like to halt here.. *deuces*

Congratulations, am so happy for u. I am next inline to testify to the wonderous of our lord. Amen.

Joe980: I just did again with two different emails. No feedback. Thanks.

@bigfrancis, it can only work on gmail account.

bigfrancis21: Fidelia, send an empty message to selfstudy360@gmail.com and you'll receive an immediate email response containing the download link for barrons GRE.

@bigfrancis21, I have sent the mail several times but am not receiving anything. Pleas help out.

Please everyone, can any1 help with barron GRE material. I am begging.

mr swagger: @Fidelia.John,

Yes, you are also welcome to attach a letter to the Bank Statement.

That letter is called Reference letter from your sponsor's Bank.

I remember my sponsor's Bank wanted to give me a Reference letter and they were telling me to pay 5k for the letter. Me I just bone that letter, just took only statement of Account and left jare.

Those Bank Officials are really making money, they will charge you for anything you want from them, and the money they charge for many things is always 5k atleast.

I also paid 5k to my Sponsor's Bank for Confirmation. They said when school or Embassy calls, they will be able to confirm the Authencity of the Bank Account.

Abeg those Bankers like money oooo. Dem just dey bill me from left to Right. Me Na Bank Statement be the Main koko jare.

But your case might be different sha, they might not demand much for you, in might vary with different Banks.

Cheers.

@mr swagger, thank you for the info. Is it compulsory this letter is attached to the statement of account.

mr swagger: @Fidelia.john, Don't try it. Don't even go near it self. How will you say you want to Use Photocopy of Bank Statement to Embassy.

That will call for a Big DENIAL.

All documents E.g Transcripts from High school or University, Degree certificates, Admission letter, SAT, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT, and other documents including your Bank Statement MUST be ORIGINAL to take to the Embassy to apply for your Visa.

Take the ORIGINALS with you to the Embassy NOT Photocopies oooo.

NB: The V.O will ask for your Original Bank Statement ooooo. So be prepared.

It's not difficult getting an Original Bank Statement. Just get a letter from your sponsor for him to write a request to the Bank, and take it to the Bank in other for them to print out his Original Bank Statement for you.

It's not expensive. I did mine for #900 for 3 pages at my sponsor's Bank and I collected it that same day within 20 minutes..

Thank you Dear, do I need to get a letter from the bank to attach to the stmt of acct?

For your school's purposes or for the embassy's sake?

For embassy's sake.

Please can i use a photocopy of my sponsors statement of account and do i need to attached a letter to the statement of account?

bigfrancis21: You're on point. I even suggested to her that she mentions 3 or 4 schools. She should also come up with her list of 4 schools, (the 4 includes WIU) and select her 'admits' and 'reject' (here I said 'reject' not 'rejects'. Meaning that her reject will be only 1 school). Finally she should also come up with a good reason why she chose WIU over the others.

@Obsy2020: WIU is an average school on the ranking. Make sure WIU is better than the other schools on your list to fall in place with the answer you'll give as to why you chose WIU over others when asked.

Please can you help me with the name of school that I mention that hav masters in computer science.