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Visa approved this morning at Lagos embassy, Glory be to God in highest... Transcript loading

Wilfredekene:
Good morning house,

I've been a silent follower of this thread for a while and I must confess that we do a wonderful job out here to the glory of God
My interview was scheduled for 6:30 am on 11, Oct, 2016 and the transcript is as follows,

VO: Good morning Sir
Me: Good morning Sir, how are you Sir
VO: I'm fine, Pass me your 1-20 and Sevis fee receipt please
VO: What are you going to the US to do
Me: My masters program in Computer Information System
VO: What are your Study Plans
Me: My course is approximately for 35 months, and I've got to complete my 56 units before graduation in courses like business communication, data modelling and structure, information system, he cuts in why now?
Me: Nigeria is transforming her business processes from manual to automated processes, and the time is perfect to key into that to develop oneself and contribute my quota to national building and development.
VO stares at me with a smile and said, go to this address and pick up your visa after 3 working days
Me: Thank you Sir

Note: It was not because of confidence or profile which helped by the way but It was simply the grace of God and sincerity of purpose.
Don't be desperate, be smart, calm confidence and most of all, Pray that they VO will see the glory of God in you. In your DS 160 application be sincere and consistent. Good luck guys

fatanu:
Hi guys....filling my ds-160. do i need to provide Travel Plans...Please is there a video on how to fill ds-160 for student visa

MECHANICALENG:
Visa approved (oct-19-2016) this morning 6:30am All Glory be to God Almighty, the Alfa and Omega of my journey, I can never forget that life changing date.
It was a day before my interview finger crossed very tensed started calling walspring like “Kilode” for voice mock interview while I am already at yabatech school to lodge for easy access to embassy in time,11:20pm the shower of blessing started dropping (the rain was so heavy) … fastforward….3:00am God woke me up I could not sleep anymore I started dressing up and singing praise and worship, I got to the embassy I was the second in the line then later lost my spot stayed some where in 15th, I just kept singing within my mind to ease tension, I didn’t even think about the interview anymore because I was just enjoying my celestial hymn.. fast-forward… after all security check up, I finally got to the combusting chamber (hot room), I saw all the windows naira land has been talking about, Window 5 called me in, He was not smiling at all the last applicant before was denied, I came to him and the 12 minutes drills began..
Me: good morning sir with a big smile
Vo: didn’t answer, can I have your document please?
Me: I gave him
Vo: typed for just 20secs, how do you come about BFIT?
Me: I catalog several schools based on my interest and preffered teaching approach using academically search engines such as www.engineeringschools.com, google.com, and finally narrowed my search down to technology using www.usnews.com (memorized answer from NL)
Vo: how long is this course gonna take you?
Me: it is going to take me the total period of 48 months sir
Vo: how long did you practice auto mechanics?
Me: (I was so confused, then quickly remembered that I filled 24month in my ds160 form, please note fill your ds160 form yourself) It took me the period of 24 months sir. (voice was shaking this time then I quickly put myself together)
Vo: what type of degree is this?
Me: oh! Its an undergraduate degree sir
Vo: what course are you going for? (touching my passport, I was like blood of Jesus, I didn’t just know where the confident came in from, the Lord just took control of the interview hence)
Me: I am basically going for mechanical engineering technology, which is basically about the fundamental analysis of engine, trouble shooting, manufacturing, maintainance and majored in automotive tech 113 that deals basically about the chassis, the internal combustion of engine where the intake valve take flow in of gas mixture and being ignite by the spark plug to produce a power stroke which moves the crankshaft to complete transmission ( by this time I was at the top of my voice moving from left to right with demonstrations showing confidents, while VO was shaking his head and removed his hand from my passport).
Vo: so tell me why are you going to BFIT?
Me: I am practically oriented in nature and BFIT offers a practical approach especially in research areas manufacturing and automotive. It is also affiliated to engineering firms such as procter and gamble one of the best engineering firm in united state which basically offers internships to BFIT students.
Vo: who is sponsoring you?
Me: my elder brother
Vo: what does he do?
Me: He is a mechanical Engineer who works in **oil and gas ** company as a chief Cargo survior.
Vo: ( just kept typing and I was just praying internally) here is your i-20, you are gonna be needing it at the p.o.e make sure you keep it well and pick up your visa 3 business day in one of the location in the paper…
NOTE: No document was asked, Please be confident and speak clearly.. and when you hear people say be honest it means answer question according to what you fill in your ds160 form…
Special thanks to God almighty, Walspring (the guy ready to pay with his money to make sure things go well), Bright, texrem, femi321, tominsin, islammy, so many others who has contributed to this forum one way or the other I say a very big thanks to you all, may God Almighty grant you all your heart desire Amen.congrats bro

Nozzle:

sehawale i was just kidding...nothing serious.
i was denied student visa in 2012 but had my B1/B2 visa intact! All visa categories are totally exclusive. however, they might stamp a cancel on an expired visa. My expired C1 visa was cancelled when i tried to get another visiting visa. So you should be fine.
With ur profile u clearly have the advantage so take ur chance, atm you are stumped by two issues;
oil price is still in the low, O&G job prospects are still slim at best.(am sure you have friends who have lost their jobs)
The savings you have set aside (if in naira) dwindles as recession continues and dollar strengthens.
make hay while sun shines
wish you all d best
sorry abt my jab, no hard feelings.

Nozzle:

Bros ur questions will still make alot more meaning without the "bold" statements, they are not necessary at all. I think all you have is funds and a good travelling history, you lack the zeal and a prime objective for an advance degree. you're lucky i am not the consular officer, i will deny your student visa and cancel ur B1/B2!

ecaaychukwu:
Hello gurus in the house, pls i need some clarifications on this SEVIS fee thing. I applied to Uni Bridgeport early this year for fall and was given admission, so I paid for SEVIS fee and all, went to the embassy for interview twice and was denied. So I decided to give up and try look for another school. So I got admission in Valpo for Spring. My question is: Is there a way I can use that same SEVIS to file in for this new school that gave me admission?

Thanks.

texrem:
America sweet but make una come....

Anybody wanna pay sevis or apllication fee should feel free to contact me..

I wish all those still going for interview or still searching for schools success in all..

Greetings from Yankee... all the best my bro n sister..

I don miss this forum sha...just checking on you guys

borie4u:

you're good except for the word in bold. you could rephrase that into strong research opportunity/interesting research with a member of the faculty which will benefit you in term of .............

Helkayklassic:


Congratulations Bro...More Blessings.

LagosismyHome:


Please lets have your friends transcripts

Kashamadupe:
visa Approved today After 14 minute drill from the female consular at 7 30 Am first time

djmakson:


God makes things beautiful in its time. Your time is near my brother. NEVER GIVE UP! Best wishes.

djmakson:
Special mention and thanks to Profdot (President, African Students Association of ETSU) for receiving my humble self, Sorbitalll and two other friends yesterday. Despite the impromptu visit to Johnson City and call to him he was so hospitable and humble. Many blessings to you Profdot.

Would have loved to meet Skinny, Texrem and other Nigerians but we had to rush back to Murfreesboro same evening. Mheeen that place far o. The city is nice. Would like to visit again.

Mekurexx:
Got into MN today! Thank God for everything! Let me catch some rest, will post my travel transcript in abit!

fizzile:
Fregkay, u have a good opportunity to get your visa. Many have testified here and so far we have not witnessed denials. Forget the number of times u have been denied, u can get it. Just go through a couple of interviews and not the key points. You should probably be asked what you are going for, the schools u applied, why u chose the school, why the course, if possible u myt be asked your course modules or your research area, what you will do after studies. just go tru some transcripts

Thanks bro

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LagosismyHome:


You got a pm .......... sent earlier

LagosismyHome:


Even though it is God who gives visa and touches the heart of the VO , lol (said in my nigerian voice )
The key is to make sure you are presenting yourself in the right way and not going each time saying the same similar thing . If not you will just be accumulating rejection for nothing .... I went back to your last transcript and it was easy to see nothing stood out and it was just generic answers especially when asked regarding murray state . .... . YOu have to make sure something is done differently form the last time . All the best .

phemmy26:
visa approved this morning for my wife and son. Transcript would be posted soon once i get all the required details from her.....

I want to thank all the gurus in the house. Special thanks to @Malory84 also.

somlaw213:


well, thanks bro, My visa was approved, it was just God's doing

vivyval:
Indeed the earth and everything thereof belongs to Almighty God.
I joined this thread last year with no prior knowledge, today, see where the Lord has brought me. Indeed those that seek him never lack any good thing, and his time is never late!
Ok, yesterday, I realized the mistake I made in my ds160 form, I was momentarily deranged.. I was so afraid.. then I changed my prayers to "God by the blood of Jesus, I cover every error in my application form".
Fast forward to this moring 3am, I was just singing all the worship songs I know..I got to the embassy by 6:30am for 6:30am interview.I said at the gate, I must not leave here without the white paper.
The hustlers at the embassy no gree I just bone dem pass.
After all the long security checks, we entered the decision hall. The lady at window was busy denying students..I didn't allow the number of blue papers issued to deter me. I said another prayer, ' Holy ghost blow me to the person that will approve my visa."
Immediately I was asked to go to Window 8; I quickly remembered a guy's testimony about window 8...there and then, I knew God has done it..
VO: goodmoring miss, have a seat,why are you going to America.
Me: to pursue a master degree in computer information systems.
VO: why this school?
Me: aside from its affordability, the school has a well structured curriculum that is practical oriented which aligns to my career goal. Also I got interested in an ongoing research by prof willams wimberly(at this stage, he stopped looking at me and started typing).
I paused, and continued..I sent him a mail telling him am interested in the research.
VO: which other schools did u apply to?
Me: uniofmaryland, northcarolinauniversity, unioftexasataustin and calums.
VO: what's your GRE score?
Me: it was waived due to my work experience.
The man provoke, that's not true,Uof Maryland required gre,(at this stage, he was seriously looking at me) I quickly said, yes that was why they refused to admit me.
VO: when did you finish bsc
Me: 2010
VO: what have you been doing?
ME: working at .... As d IT Manager
VO: are you married
Me: No, but am engaged
VO: any children
Me: No
VO: have you travelled before?
ME: haven't had the need to until now.
VO: who is supporting you with this?
Me: my Uncle
VO: what's his name?
Me: xxxxxx
VO: what does he do?
ME: he owns a security company, imports cctv cameras and installs for banks in Nigeria.
VO: looked at me for 30secs, starts typing..... Den the golden words....your is approved.
I am grateful to God the owner of the whole universe.
To my father in the faith, bsp oyedepo...
To DeeTus, guy ,God must change your story this year, this guy painstakingly drilled me set for interview. He kept on calling!
To all the nairalanders , big francis(crushoflife); slimmy2005, justwise,purplesummer, mrmann1.my nigga warriboy21,and a host of others...thank you from my heart

khulthum:
HI ALL,
IM APPLYING TO A SCH IN OHIO FOR SUMMER 2016
CAN ANYONE TELL ME HOW THE VISA SUCCESS RATE IS LIKE FOR SUMMER INTAKE