Jokemb:
Good day everyone
I hope everyone reader gets to see this and finds it useful.
I'm a silent reader here. Today first of December was my interview day for us f1 visa.
Conversation btwn I(young boy) and the VO(Woman)
VO: Good morning
Me: Good morning ma
Vo: passport please.
Me: okay I passed it.
Vo: why this Uni?
Me: I wanted to start rapping cos I was ready to offload lol she said hold on
Vo: I know you came prepared but I want to have a conversation with you. Talk to me.
Me: OK
Vo: who's your sponsor?
Me: my dad is my sponsor he's the one funding my edu.
Vo: okay
What does he do?
Me: business man into wine importation and furniture
Vo: okay.
Why do you think you got this amount of scholarship?
Me : they school stated its cause of my excellent academic performance
Vo: okay did you write an essay .
Me: yes I did.
Vo : what's the topic .
Me: blah blah blah ...I told her
Vo: hands me white paper
Lol i kept sampling it till I left the embassy building Lol


I'm so happy . I had my interview in Abuja.
I'm going to Indiana by January. Just in case any one know someone going my way too just holla at me.
I wish everyone searching for visa a good luck.
You can text me .
God is real I prayed hard he heard me...

ecaaychukwu:
Finally, my visa was approved this morning. it's been a rough one for me but God has been faithful. I got three denials mid this year for Fall session and it was like I wasn't gonna make it thru again. But I thank God, that I ade it thru this last attempt.

Here goes my transcript:

VO: How are you doing?
ME: I'm great sir and you?

VO: Can you tell me your study plans?
ME: I'm going to Valparaiso University to study a Master's degree in International Commerce and Policy for the period of 18month. I will be taking up courses like International Trade, International Business, Economics, New Venture Creation and International Relations. These courses will equip me with the right skill set to be able understand the application of Business with Trade, Economics, International Relations and Public Policy. *VO cuts*

VO: Tell me about the programme
Me: Like I earlier said, the course is for a period of 18 months and I will be taking the aforementioned courses and at graduation, I must meet up to 3.0cgpa and must have completed 25 credit hours. *VO cuts*

VO: How many schools did you choose?
ME: 2 and the other is George Mason University, Fairfax, VA.

VO: Why did you choose Valparaiso University?
ME: During my research on the course, I found out that Valpo happens to be one of the few skls around the globe that offers such course with robust combinations of course from 4 areas such as Trade, Economics, International Relations and Public Policy. And I am *VO cuts*

VO: What did you study in your UG?
ME: Business Administration.

VO: from what skl?
ME: Lagos State University, Lagos.

VO: Why do you like Unilag?
ME: * I became confused here and told him to repeat the question*

VO: Why do you like Unilag?
ME: You mean Unilag? *VO replied YES* I didn't attend unilag, I attended Lagos State University which is also called LASU. It's LASU not Unilag

VO: okay okay.

VO: Valparaiso University and George Mason University are top schools in the US, why didn't you choose them then instead going for University of Bridgeport?
ME: *The Question confuse me small but I just started saying anything* After the denials I got, I just realized a course that perfectly suits my interest and that is International Commerce and Policy(ICP) and the course has to do with the connection of business with economics, trade, international relations and public policy. More so, ICP is more of a concentration of MBA and So I just had to make the switch. And after the completion of my programme, I will return back home to work with the Bank of Industry and see to how I can formulate strategies to help startups, SMEs grow in Nigeria.

VO: *nodding his head. Bringing out the white paper* okay okay. Just keep your i-20 safe because you will be needing it at POE.
ME: *with so much excitement* thank you very much sir and God bless you.

Thanks to DeeTus and texrem and other gurus in the house for their contributions. God bless you all.

Songitto:
Glory be to God,visa approved today at lagos u s embassy around 8:30am, transcripts will come very soon

poshestaunt:
Not so silent follower. . Appointment was for 9:15 and I arrived by 8:00 a.m at the Lagos Consulate. The queue was very long and by the time we entered I was already tired and couldn't wait to get it over with.

Anyways here's my transcript
VO. Hello again ( he took my finger print earlier on )
Me : hello (with a smile)
Vo: Can u pass your passport and i20
I handed it over to him
Vo: What will you be doing in America
Me: I am going to pursue a masters degree in business administration and management at stratford uni in Virginia
Vo: how will an mba help you
Me: It will give me a competitive advantage when applying for top management positions
Vo: in your current organization ?
Me: Yes
Vo.: who will be paying for your trip
Me: my elder brother who has been responsible for my education
Vo: what so u do at the moment
Me: I'm a company secretary at an oil servicing company called xyz Ltd
Vo: I will be approving your visa pick it up at.... ( I no hear the rest..
Me : Thank you so much (I run commot)
No documents asked. Nothing. It can only be God

Thank u nairaland family. I learnt a lot from here.. God bless everyone. Bleep . America here I come..

poshestaunt:
Not so silent follower. . Appointment was for 9:15 and I arrived by 8:00 a.m at the Lagos Consulate. The queue was very long and by the time we entered I was already tired and couldn't wait to get it over with.

Anyways here's my transcript
VO. Hello again ( he took my finger print earlier on )
Me : hello (with a smile)congratulations
Vo: Can u pass your passport and i20
I handed it over to him
Vo: What will you be doing in America
Me: I am going to pursue a masters degree in business administration and management at stratford uni in Virginia
Vo: how will an mba help you
Me: It will give me a competitive advantage when applying for top management positions
Vo: in your current organization ?
Me: Yes
Vo.: who will be paying for your trip
Me: my elder brother who has been responsible for my education
Vo: what so u do at the moment
Me: I'm a company secretary at an oil servicing company called xyz Ltd
Vo: I will be approving your visa pick it up at.... ( I no hear the rest..
Me : Thank you so much (I run commot)
No documents asked. Nothing. It can only be God

Thank u nairaland family. I learnt a lot from here.. God bless everyone. Bleep . America here I come..

tolutweety:


Glory to the Almighty, and to a lot of people who made this happen.
Special mention to the big guns in the house whose time and advices I poached on.- deetus, texrem, msnas, lagosismyhome,walspring,...
I did mock interviews twice with deetus, once with texrem, twice with an offline colleague; until i came up with satisfactory answers to all questions they could have asked , even before the d-day.

Fast forward to today...

ME : Good morning
Vo : *no reply *
ME : How was your night ?
Vo : *no reply *
ME: *I don enter this one today*

Vo : pass me your passport and your i20
Me : have it, ma
Vo : why do you want to study computer science ?
Me : I will be studying computer science, with a concenteration on networking and security because _ computer science is about experience and exposure.i have gotten few years experience on the field, it's high time I got the needed edge and exposure ._It will give me the boost needed to start my new role in a job i just got, as the head ,cloud computing engineer; which I will be resuming here in Nigeria, immediately after my masters program.
Vo: *was busy typing all the while , paused for a minute, looks at me ,then continued typing *
Vo : where do you work now?
Me : I am a Network Service support staff of a commercial bank in Nigeria.
Vo : why University of louisiana?
Me : *smiles* * composes myself a little * .. UL has a curriculum that fits my area of interest.Beyond that, I am particularly interested in the research area by one of my would-be professors-Prof , who is into high performance cloud computing.This area happens to be related to the new role i have been given in my new place of work , so I look forward to working with him.
I contacted him already, and i remember him saying in one of the skye interviews we did, that he is interested in me joining his team. According to him, his research team has students from all continent,but Africa,and he looks forward to me representing Africa in the team.
Vo : who is sponsoring you ?
Me: my uncle will be sponsoring me , He works with Dell Computers, Texas . I also have some personal savings which could take care of some personal expenses.Besides, I have some investments and properties that also brings returns ... *proceeds to bring out the documents and statement of accounts*
Vo: don't bother , i don't need them
Me : * maka why!!...why this lady wan pour sand for my garri like this * * waits anxiously as she continues typing*
Vo: I will be approving your visa. ...bla bla bla
Me: * takes the white paper and the i20 from her ...and jets out of the building before she changes her mind*



Special mention to cseejah; I really look forward to hearing the good news from you.
and ladyf : she can review statement of purpose, for Africa, and still find error to correct. . Appreciate every little thing you did.

This thread helped me a lot. -Good work guys .

Zino55:
Hello guys. Thanks for the good job. I'm an ardent follower of this thread and iv learnt a lot I must say. I made a promise dat I'd share my transcript whether approved or not so someone can learn from it.

Thanks to airich01 who helped pay my sevis, although I had contacted sirddy, Mayflower and walspring who also agreed to assist pay. Thanks guys.

Visa approved today 28th 7:15 am appointment, Lagos. Was asked only 3 questions.

Back date to 27th, arrived lagos at about 7:00 pm. Fesobi (thanks bro) already told me how to locate a hotel at Lewis street obalende. Checked in and was seriously hungry from the journey. The hotel had only EBA and eguisi soup. Haa..I didn't want to eat anything that would affect my body system as I and eguisi have not been on good terms for a while now(make I nor go dey sh*t for embassy). Went out to look for something more suitable to eat. All the while, the visa interview was on my mind (how would it go? Hope I get a white paper? What shud I even wear? Hope my punk (hairstyle) will not disqualify me? Hope a Jean won't be too casual? etc)

I just took the food back to the hotel, ate and revised the 3 questions I felt were most important to me( what are u goin to do in the USA?, How did u find out about this sch?, Why did u choose this school).  I knew I'd be able to handle any other question thrown at me, but those 3 questions had to be given perfect answers).

Interview day. Arrived the consulate at about 6:30am. Waited for a while then a man told those of us for 7:15 to queue up. Did all d formalities and we got into the hell.

A lot of persons were being denied cos I was seeing blue slips.  Didn't loose focus tho. Was trying to strike up a conversation with some peeps while waiting for biometrics but no one was willing to talk (in my mind, I was like: haa! Why una just serious like dis nawww).

While waiting I heard someone's interview and he was really doing great with the while Lady VO at the extreme end. When he mentioned the name of his school, I just knew who it was cos we had been in communication via contact gotten here on NL (he is right here on this thread). His visa was approved too (the Lady VO obviously had no choice).

Now my interview:

VO: Goodmorning Hw are u
Me: I'm well thanks (smiling)
VO: Pass me ur passport and i-20
Me: Here u go (passing it to him and smiling)
VO: Types for a while...(checks the i-20 again and murmurs *Valparaiso* How did u know about this school?
Me: My senior colleague in the office had his Msc in this same school. He is pretty good with his job. That is enough testament to the soundness of the program...(paused for a while) then continued talking.... Hence, I thought to apply and I got admitted.. And here am I today.
VO: You said you work for .........company, what does the company do?
ME: Its a conglomerate into several business segments of the Nigerian economy from shipping to maritime to oil and gas to IT etc.
VO: Okay. Passes me the white paper..Pick up your passport at Isolo after...bla bla bla (didn't even hear the other things he said: I only heard have a nice day and I said thank you and left).

I was surprised cos I was expecting more questions. No documents, didn't even ask about sponsor, or the number of schs applied to..I really give thanks to God and this wonderful thread.

Someone gave me an advise that I used and (maybe) it worked. Maybe it will work for someone too:

1). Don't be nonchalant with the interview but find a way to come through to the VO as really interested (but not interested) in the visa. Be calm when speaking and be bold too.

2). Dress comfortably. A suit may not be necessary. Wear something that ud be confident in. I wore a Jean and v-neck T-shirt. When I looked round the interview room, a lot of peeps wore suits or at least tucked in their shirts. I almost let it affect me (tinking I was under-dressed) but I didn't. Trust me when I say I was the only one wearing a jean and T-shirt (with good shoes tho ) cos that's how I dress. I'm not really a suit person (last time I wore one was during the job interview where I currently work).

So, be comfortable in whatever u put on (whether suit, jean or native).

3). Be confident, maintain eye contact with the VO.

Above all, Pray and let God take control.

Wishing u all the best.

tolutweety:
Visa Approved at exactly 7:48am,this morning !!!!
Welcome to Obamaland. ..... their father !


Full transcript loading soon.

mcearnie:
Good morning everyone, trust you all are good. GOD APPROVED MY VISA at the Lagos consulate this morning at exactly 7.30am. My appointment was for 7am. All thanks be to God! I was the 3rd to be interviewed by the VO, can't really remember the window's number. She delayed the 1st 2nd applicants and i was the first to be approved.

VO: Come this way pls
ME: Good morning, trust you are doing well? *She no answer o* me sef i no send.
VO: Your passport pls...types....your i20
ME: Gave her
VO: What are you going to do at WSU?
ME: To pursue a master's degree in computer science
VO: How do you intend to do this?
ME: I will be doing a total of 30 credit units within the space of 29months, after which i will return to Nigeria...*VO dey nod head upandan o* Some of the courses that i will be doing are adv. DBMS, adv.Artificial intelligence,....
VO: Among all these courses, which is more of interest to you?...* i no expect dis kin queshion o*
ME: DBMS...VO:Why?
ME: Because, i currently work as a software system analyst so, i deal with DBMS everyday. It's an opportunity to garn more skills in it.
VO: Why WSU?
ME: It's more affordable compare to other schools i applied to and it meets my mum's budjet. Also, there are many opportunities in the school like research grants, internship placements because of their strong relationship with many industries so, i will not only learn on the class room but also on the field...she continues nodding her head.
VO: So, your mum is sponsoring you? What does she do?
ME: Yes, she's into oil and gas, she supplies oil and gas products like AGO, PMS and DPK.
VO: ok, i will be approving your visa, have this white paper becasuse you will need it for passport collection. Also you will be needing your i20, keep it safe.
ME: thank you and have a nice day.

No document was asked for and all these didn't last 4mins.

Thanks to SirRiddy for the sevis payment and thanks to you all that sacrifice your time to contribute to this thread. LagosIsmyHome, Walspring, DeeTus, SureBoy, etc.

For the rest visa hopefuls, go and GET YOURS! God is with you!

Cheers you all!

SAMUELS3:
Visa approved today 7:30am appointment at abuja embassy.
i was scared like hell when i woke up, i went to a solitary and i prayed, confidence regained. on getting to the embassy the queue was long mehn... fast forward, we entered the interview room, did normal paparazzi (biometeric). i saw a lots of yellow paper flying helter skelter, lots of people with sad face, then i prayed again silently "baba jo mama je n pada wa to si bi bayi mo fun visa"

Transcript proper

We said Good morning simultaneously, i didn't want him to greet me first.

VO: why are going to the US?

Me: to congratulate the president elect donald J trump. LOL just kidding
to pursue my masters of science in operations and project management at the SNHU after which i will be coming back to Nigeria to return to my job in an elevated position as a senior project manager, as i am on study leave.

VO: where do you work?

Me: i work with BAnBAta Nigeria limited (not real name) as a quantity surveyor and project manager, banbata nigeria limited is a construction and project management firm.

VO: How did you come about the school?

Me: my friend elder bro who is an alumnus of the school informed of the numerous opportunity that the school offer such as internship palcement, research grant, i also check online critically to know more about the school, and i realised that 60% of the program curriculum consist of the area where i need to improve myself and the tuition is affordable.

VO: how many school did you applied to ?

Me: 3

VO; named them

Me: Arizona state university, university of arkansas at little rock and southern new hamsphire university

VO: why didnt you choose arizona state university

Me: i didnt research well when i applied to the school, i did extensively research again and i realised that the curriculum doesnt align with my career goals.

VO: Tell more about this course?

Me: the course is approximately 19 months and have got to complete 36 credits units before graduation in courses like.... i listed the courses(i mentioned like 10) the VO was just nodding, i also maintained eye contact naso he cut me o said ok

VO: have you been outside the country before?

Me: No, i have no tangible reason to leave niger... naso he cut, vias approved at this point, i didnt hear anything again i was in the state of euphoria, it was as if my whole body was in the air. No document asked (financial document and test score)
thanks to texrem for the sevis fee and mock interview, out of his busy schedule he created time for me, we were on phone yesterday, we talked extensively on the interview and same with walspring yesterday. Thanks coach texrem and walspring God bless you both abundantly.
Lagosismyhome i benefited from your numerous post, God bless you too and to others that are contributing to this thread day in day out... God bless you too. my days aint complete without opening this thread.
i was denied twice by canada... though i still want this canadian dream, after my masters, lol. Thank you ''Observant'' for your guidance.

thanks my people.
can someone pick up the visa for me because i will be at work, on the pick up date?

ajomarzy:
Visa Approved
Vo- Good morning
Me-Good morning
Vo- why do u want to go to Texas A&M university
Me- Am going there for my MBA to help build on my management skills as my current portfolio requires me working with SMEs, and this MBA would be of great help
Vo- when did you finish undergraduate degree
Me- 2011
Vo- What did you study for your masters?
Me- tell him finance
Vo- how long did u stay in the USA for your recent trip
Me- 7 days
Vo- so why go for an MBA when u already have a masters
Me- MBA is much more professional and would build my managerial and leadership skills
Vo- who is sponsoring you
Me- My Uncle
Vo- what does he do
Me- into real estate financing
Vo-Am gonna go ahead and approve your visa, this paper gives instruction on how to collect your passport, so do have a great day
Me- Alright thank you, have a great day too..Cheers

No documents requested, was very quick for about 1-2 mins . Thanks to everyone who has contributed to the group.

robedolu:
I want 2 say all Tanks 2 God almighty.d beginning and d end.d rock of ages,d morning star,d God dat change my name 4rm 2 glory and a favouered child.i was approved 2day,i was d 1 person 2 b attended 2 at window 7 2day(6:30am)

V.O: good morning,how was ur nite
Me. It was fine sir

V.O:so where re u going 2
Me:am going 2 bowling green state university 2 obtain a bachelor degree in accounting

V.O:so y did u choose d school(did not hear well.i had 2 tell him 2 repeat himself)
Me: Me: cos d school has a corporative and experiential educational program which integrate class room experience into real life world.connecting me wit expert and professional in my field of studies.and was also impressed about d ongoing iinput of industry expertise to ensure that student gain relevant and respected knowledge to apply instantly at work place on future .this really a great opportunity for me to interact wit industry and professional from different industry and also dere is an undergraduate research by professor pascal b... Dat center on financal model,is wil help companies minimum dere cost and maximize dere profit

V.O: What re d course u will b doin
ME:dere three categories of course i will b doing.Required,elective,and compulsory

V.o: Wat re u required courses
Me:my required re fundamental Mathematics,Use of English.compulsory re cost accounting,public sector,finacal accounting,Advance accounting,Auditing,Taxation and my elect are micro economic,macro economic,business management
V.O: who is responsible for ur payment
ME: my father

V.O: what does he do
Me: he a successful business man dat has oil and gas stations and also Supplies building materials for private and government sector

V.O: i will b approving ur visa 2day(naso my eye dey see d white paper as he dey bring am,i collected it so fast.(i think say na dream)
ME:Tanks sir.God bless u

Want 2 use dis opportunity 2say a big Tank u 2 texram.he is such a darling,he is really a God sent.he taught me so lot.he always says pray and practice,dat d only key 2get ur visa.want 2 say a big Tanks 2 bright,ceesaay(d God dat did mine will do urs pls go back and refire) want 2tank my family frnd dammy and Kunle aswell.Tanks 2 u all

teepee4Him:
All glory belongs to God!

Visa approved this morning. I want to use this medium to appreciate all 'nairalanders' for their willingness to help and share useful info. I've been here for less than 10days and the only regret I have is not getting to know about this platform early enough. I'm 200% confident that if I had access to the plethora of info on ds platform while choosing schools I would have worked harder to get a GA or a scholarship.

However, credit must go to lagosismyhome, walspring, texrem, femi321, oludare01 etc for all d previous info. It was of immense benefit.

God bless you all

schoolhr:
Hello everyone,
My visa was approved on the 11th of this month and below is my transcript. Please note that I applied for F1 and F2 for my son
Why are you going to the US? I am going to the US to pursue my master degree in Healthcare Management at California university of mgt and sciences.
How did you know abt the sch? the school was recommended to me by my cousin who was an alunmi of the school.
Why did you choose Calums? I choose CALUMS becos the school is affordable,has a well structured curriculum and also has a small student body which will enable me adapt to the school easily.
Who is your sponsor? My husband
What does he do? He is a Solar Engineer,he owns his own business.
How many staff does he have? 25
What provision have you made for your son? My school has been kind enough to recommend a good school for him
How much is your son school fees? 1500 dollars
Why are you going with him? he is my only child and he needs all the maternal care he can get and i also need to nurture him with the right values.
are you married? yes I am
Why do you want to study healthcare mgt? I am very passionate about my country,most expecially the healthcare sector and will love to help improve the general service delivery of healthcare.
what is your husband coy name? xyz technologies.

I give GOD ALL THE GLORY FOR THIS VISA APPROVAL.
Pls, is any1 in calums that can help with accomodation? will also love to meet people travelling to calums for the winter session,kindly pm me.

ajicse:
Glory be to God for the great things he has done, i got my VISA. i will be attending western illinois university for my MSc in Computer Science, please can anybody here help me with contact in Macomb Illinois, i need where i can stay for few days before i secure my accomodation

SgtCommander:
Visa delayed today window 4, 6.30am Lagos

VO - pass your i20 and passport
me - i passed it and said good morning ma, she didnt answer
VO - typing for a long time
VO - so you are going to Ball state University
Me - yes ma i am going to Ball state university
Vo - so you have a degree in English language
me - yes ma
Vo - and now you are going for a degree in law?
Me - before i open my mouth i saw my passport and she was saying come back next time i cannot approve your visa at this time. I didnt say anything or ask a question, i was sad.

Mehnnn i am down right now, she didnt ask me anything all i read and practice was like waste, she was just answering questions for me. I dont know what to do right now.

Timi1990:
Since the day i paid Sevis i couldnot sleep well. All i could think of is Nov 15th, US embassy, VO questions etc. Fast forward to the embassy gate, i saw so many huslers around calling customers to come and print, staple , take passport and all. I did the normal screening and my transcript goes like this :

Me: good morning ma
Vo: *frown face* she didnt answer
Vo: Why are you goin to the US ?
Me: am going for my masters in international relations with specialization on National security at Troy university alabama. This course will enable me understand the nature of relations between states and the role played by international organisations.
Vo: *still frowning face* what's your plan after school?
Me: i'll be coming back home to take a research job with the ministry of foreign affairs *vo cuts in *
Vo: have you ever travel out before ?
Me: No
Vo: why ? ?
Me : *am not prepared for dis kind of question o* i have nothing to do outside the country, its my education that's taking me out for the first time.
Vo: who's you sponsor
Me: my dad
Vo: what does he do ?
Me: he's a businessman and also *vo cuts in*
Vo: have this, i'll be approving your visa . *i sharply collect am ready to fly comot * hold on you'll be needing your i-20 at the POE to avoid issues with immigration. * i no even answer her*
Jump out of the room anf give thanks to baba God.
its been God all the way. I knw my response wasnt that outstanding but God did it.
One tip i learnt . Always maintain eye contact with the vo.

Thanks everyone .
Lagosismyhome, walspring, femi321 etc

dmines22:
To GOD alone be all the glory.... Greater things HE has done. GOD came through for me today. 6:30am appointment at Lagos Consulate. The second person to be approved.

V. O = Good morning

Me = Good morning ma

V. O = When did you graduate from University

Me = I graduated January 2013 from OAU

V. O = what have you been doing since then

Me = I went for the compulsory one year NYSC and started a management trainee program with xxxxx which I completed last month and I have been confirmed as staff. But I was granted a study leave.

V. O = How do you hear about the school ? So you have bsc in chemical engineering and going for MSc in Same field.... I said yes quickly

Me = It was recommended to me by a senior colleague I worked with during the EGINA oil field project and I went further to make extensive research on the Internet and I found a research which tallies with my work experience and career goals.

V. O = what do your mum and dad do for living?

Me = My mom is a successful business woman and one of the major distributors of dangote cements in Ekiti State.

V. O = cuts in your Daddy ?

Me = He was an Engineer but he is late now. So my mom manages the properties he left behind.

V. O = what's your position in your family
Are u the last born ?
ME = Yes I am..... I have two successful happily married elder sisters. One an accountant and the other a nurse.

V. O = where would you be staying in Usa ?

Me = I will be staying at the school hostels... The school has 3 hostels namely........ But I prefer Peterson hostel and the process is on going

V. O = She just kept my passport inside the approval box and gave me a white paper..... Meanwhile she has dropped my passport before the last question....

ME = GOD bless you ma....

I wrote no exams..(though it was waived for me) . No document was asked.... I applied to the school after second Canada refusal in August. GOD came through for me and compensated me for the previous Canada ish. My school is South Dakota school of mines and technology.

safex101:
my transcript.. The interview was very fast, special thanks to GOD

VO: Good morning, how are you doing today, Can I have your passport and I20 please(with a big smile on his face)
ME: Good morning I am fine( I gave him the passport and all other doc,including ds160, sevis, gtb receipt. He selected the i20 and the passport out and returned the others.)
VO : Tell me about the information technology program at NIU
ME: Actually the program name is MIS not IT ( but I.T was written on the i20 form)
VO : He looked at the I20 , Okay just tell me about the MIS program at NIU
ME: I will be taking courses like ( I listed some of the courses), I will be completing the program in approximately 24 months, (He cuts in)
VO: What is your undergraduate course
Me: Business Administration
VO : Why the switch
ME : It is really not a switch, Business administration covers, MIS, HRM, marketing and few others and businesses in Nigeria is moving from manual systems to automated systems of operation, computerized methodology is being integrated in business procedures even in decision making (I stopped immediately I saw him take my pp and kept it inside the small basket and brought out the white paper )

I am not sure if he said your visa has been approved or all that formalities, only what I heard was when he gave me back my i20 and said you will be needing this and circled the white collection paper. I said thank you sir.

larmeedeh:
I thank God for today , thank God for this forum .
visa approved this morning around 7something 3rd to b interviewed 1st to b approved ..
transcript kinda brief n short .
vo - gm
me- gm ma
vo - u graduated 2010
me - yes ma
vo - what av u been doing ?
me - explained to her
vo - what does your dad do ?
me - he's an ...... into....
vo - your mum ?
me - she is into....
vo - how many siblings do u av ?
me - 3 instead of 4 nervousness no let me
vo- what r dey doing ?
me - two in uni 2 in secondary school
vo - how many schools did u apply too?
me - 3 named them
vo- how many accepted u ?
me - 3 instead of 2 smiles*
vo - y southern Arkansas uni ?
me - among d schools I applied to TWAs d only one that cud offer me my area of interest which is cyber security while other schools offered me just computer science *shaking o*
vo - OK
bring d white paper n I said thank u ma.
jumping *
thanks to my bosses on d threads walspring thanks too n mayflowa.
nb its good to b informed o
n b very prayerful . God works for this visa thing o believe it or not
that's how two ladies one of d age 35+ going for ESL in cc o , dey were denied tho.
information is key
texrem baba n brightify his bro u guys r so so sweet ... love u guys.

Awesu122:
Good evening from here
I would be going for my interview soon , I hVe been offered admission into CALUmS to pursue my m.b.a and school would be resuming by March , is it advisable I go for interview this December and what should I tell VO shld they ask how the programme would make me achieve my goals
Thanks

Shittalek:
Greetings everyone,

Have been a silent follower of this thread for about seven months and i promised myself to post transcript when i have my visa approved. A day without reading people's transcript and contribution is like missing an episode of a series movie. I read all the way from part four till date and gained immensely from everyone's contribution.

I never envisaged the nature of the interview i had today. It was pure grace favor, luck and mercies of God that worked for me today. Over- preparation worry me no be small because have been developing transcript for over 4 months and kept editing every now and then.

Interview went thus:

VO: Good morning, passport and I-20
Me: Good Ma'am
VO: Tell me your study plan
ME: I am going to; VO cuts, she dint even allow me say anything before interrupting
VO: What do you
ME: I work with; VO cuts again, she dint let me complete my sentence.
VO: Do you have any certificate and what did you study in your undergraduate
ME: I studied Business Administration and am also a graduate member of NIM
VO: Started typing for ages. She barely looked at my face all through the interview process. Your visa has been approved and i was given a pick letter.

No document was asked.


Special thanks to a good friend and brother Halidaf for ginger and info, Uncle Ope Salami, SirRiddy for the SEVIS fee and Warriboy. You all are favored by God's grace.

cseejhay:
My visa Was denied today at the lagos consulate.no docs asked.
vo: where are you going to?
me:minot state uni north dakota
vo:To study what?
me:i am going to study for my bachelors in computer and info sciences.
vo:when did you finish sec school?
me:year 2005
vo: what have you been doing
me: thought fir two years then started a national diploma program at yaba college of tech.....interrupted by vo
vo:what did you read at yabatech?
me:ind maint engr
vo:what do you do now/where do you work?
me:i work at xyz(its a reputable company) company as a maint technician and i work as...interrupted.
vo:unfortunately, you aren't qualified for visa at this time...214(b) issued.
i glorify God cos his will has only been done.
i wasnt well placed emosionally as i lost my mama last night, but i dont think this affected me that much....i appreciate God, all those who were there to help me at every point..gunther6, this man has turned bro and is worth dieing for....my God is still cooking ur blessings.dannybrown, another brother.may God reward you gracefully..i wont forget to mention texrem,lagosismyhome,walspring,brightify,deetus and my very own debby.may God bless you all.
my condidence level was ok.but its all God.

USnobeparadise:


I think the question should be what did my moniker implied to you that made you to ask me about it? if you figure it out very well, you won't need to be told what 'here' means

OR I think my moniker is for folks like you who want to 'travel to obodoyibo '

BTBreal:
Hi house,
VISA APPROVED: I want to use the opportunity to thank the Nairaland USA visa travel family for their contributions on this site. I benefited immensely from your constructive arguments and impactful contribution. I have been a silent member of travel section 2013. I had my US F-1 visa interview today 7:30am in Abuja. Here is my transcript …
V.O: You are going to St. Cloud State Uni. How did get to know about this school?
Me: I got to know about SCSU from a friend who is an Alumni of SCSU and has returned to Nigeria. Also, out of all the schools I visited in the US during my vacation, SCSU stood out because of its great potentials and opportunity for research to equip students with requisite skills for career growth.
V.O.: Did you applied to other schools?
Me: Yes…..UNT, NC A&T Uni, MUN Canada & McGill Uni Canada
V.O Did you take GRE?
Me: Yes
V.O. How you going fund your education?
Me: My uncle will be sponsoring me.
V.O. What does he do?
Me: He is a real estate consultant and he also into oil & gas. He owns three gas stations in Nigeria.
Me: Your visa is approved. Here is your pick up letter and Form I-20…etc (I did not get hear the remaining words)

My great regards & thanks to Our Lord Jesus Christ and honour to Our Lady of Seven Sorrows (The Blessed Virgin Mary). I prayed for a miracle and God answered without hesitation. Please, don’t forget to pray and consistently be a state grace. I am a living witness. Finding God was the most practical thing I have ever done. My regards goes to every member of the house most especially those I had contact with via mail. Bigfrancis & imperiouxx, Amefrica, etc…Thanks. Pls, pardon my errors

fatanu:
I want to say Special Thanks to God Almight, God of all impossibilites. A miraculous working God.
God answers prayers and sees heart of man. I also want to say special thanks to Texrem, he was the one God use for me,
believe me, God used him for me to get my visa. Also thanks to mayflower, thanks so much bro. You are among few who worked on
my mock transcript, responded to my mails..thanks bro. SPECIAL THANKS TO MY WOMAN...A VERY GOOD WOMAN GOD GAVE ME. MY SPIRITUAL BACKBONE. GOD Bless YOU FOR ME.. YOUR TRANSCRIPT IS ALSO LOADING. AMEN
Here we go, I sent a very bogus mock transcript to texrem, mayflower and other fews who didnt reply. Only Mayflower replied,
Texrem also, we always chat on whatapp for correction. I though all i planned to say was ok until texrem conducted a mock interview
for me about 4hrs to the time i must leave the house, to be precise 12am, have to leave house 4am to meet my 6:30am appointment.
Got there 5:40am, gave my phone to a mopol to keep for me for 1k. joined the queue. Thats where i knew im suppose to go with
passport photograph, i didnt go with it cos i tot once ur passport is printed along with the ds-160 u dont need it. i started
panicing, d cgi guy no nice at all, said i shld maintain d line and when i get inside they will give me exit form.
Got inside, was given exit form for 20mins to get the passport. Ran....rain was about falling...everywhere cloudy.
Got inside back......fastforward.... i kept praying inside on the queue. The lady insid window 3 keep tackling people esp
students, they were spending 10-15mins. i was like i think i prefer this lady, better than someone who wont give u time to express urslf.
later was called to a one guy, shld be around early 30s,....here we go

Vo: Good morning sir
me: good morning sir
vo: how did you get to know about this sch
me: I was searching online for schools that offer master in info Tech, so i go so many schs, i then filter then out, quickly
corrected myself that ranking.....then i said i saw a research a prof was doing....VO cuts me up...seems they r tired of
this stories.
Vo: why this sch
me: i said it was the research .....the guy cuts me in...I think all this VOs are tired of all this stories
VO: when did you grad
me: 2010
VO: what course
me: computer engineering
Vo: what have u been doing since then
me: I complted my NYSC 2011, i got a job as a Network administrator...and work there for two yrs...before i got a job where i am
currently and presently the team lead.....note...I be CCIE #....
Vo: why now
me: finished am with what texrem told me to say...siad cos i have a career plan and i planned to work for 5yrs...then after that
do my master for two yrs, then i will return to use the knowledge and skills i gather from the matser for the next phase of my career
vo: who is your sponsor
me: my unlce
vo: what does he do
me: Optometrist...not sure i pronounced am well sef...fear dey catch me cos i no get Bank Statement...This is just God
Vo: started typing God help me oooo....let him not ask for statement...i no get oooo...God help
me: in suspense..
Vo: push his hand on my passport...push it one side....then i was happy cos i know its a done deal, brought out white paper...
i no even hear the remaining thing he was saying, gave me my I20. Was so happy.

I want to say Thank You to Baba God, he saw me thru...i was destabilize concerning the bank statement stuff.
I also want to say big thank you to texrem, everything i said was what texrem told me..i prepared for two weeks, but when
texrem interview me....i bleeped up big time...looks like i didnt do anything...my prepared ans was rubbish...too long...
Texrem corrected all...sent me voice note...i started cramming texrem ans from 1am to 3am... God use texrem for me,
cos if i had use my own prepared ans...Only God knows..
Pls help me thank him house!!!

jesusfriend1:
VISA APPROVED (20/10/16).I got to the embassy in Abuja around 8:am cos my interview was scheduled for 9:am. I sat down on a chair i paid #200 for and started singing Way Maker by Sinachi,that song didn't leave my mouth till i got into the interview room.It kept my nerves in check and boosted my faith.I got on the line and everyone in front of me was denied,one albino who brought his mother in law for interview got his visiting visa cancelled,the V.O said his wife was leaving in the US illegally.Me i kept saying my case is different cos i be God pikin. It finally got to my turn o.Me:good morning(not sure if he answered).............V.o why are you going to NYFA) ME:It provides intensive training in a short amount of time,it focuses on hands on learning experience as classes are held in studio sets similar to the one used by broadcasters the world over)..........V.o cuts in:how did you find out about this school).......Me: i usually go thru the profile of the people i look up to to have a clear sense of what their journey is about and a couple of them had gone to NYFA,so i did my google research).........V.o:who are some of these people? )..........Me: i mentioned the names)...........V.o:did you apply to other schools).......Me:yes,university of Georgia and Wichita state university).........V.o: why didn't you go to Georgia?.....Me:i was about saying why i chose NYFA again but he said no,i said why didn't u go to Georgia,i now said cos its not as hands on as NYFA)......V.o:what do you do now)........Me:i finished my NYSC in may and i was working for the orientation broadcasting service and i still work with them voluntarily,i have been going on auditions too).....V.o:auditions for what)......Me(to be a T.v presenter,he nodded)......V.o:have you travelled out of Nigeria before?).........Me: i said i have not had the need to)......V.o: who will pay for this).......Me: i got an $8000 scholarship and my elder bro would pay the rest).The V.o was now looking so confused like he was looking for what to ask me(i knew it was God at work)he just gave me the 2white papers.My prayer before the interview was that my bank statement should not be checked cos the money was not enough and it was printed in july,i studied accounting but I'm going for broadcast journalism.God did it.Thanks to everyone and walspring for helping with my sevis fee payment.God is the answer to it all.