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I told the VO up front. I did not expect to have it easy and it wasn't. I was asked 13 questions and as God would have it, I did not stutter at all.

bracelum:
Perfect!
Did you tell the VO upfront about your stuttering? or did you use plan B?

Thank you so much. Visa was approved today in Abuja. Will share the transcript on this thread soon

seyewest:
Yes.. He/She should inform the V.O

Thank you so much. Visa was approved today in Abuja but I wasn't there for Student's visa. Will share the transcript in the other US Visa thread in a day or two

bracelum:
No worries, I totally understand. Just go there and do your best.

You are absolutely right. I am the person, I just did not want any pity comments. Thank you so much for your detailed response, it is really useful. Bless

bracelum:
First of all, accept the fact that the friend in question is you! I'll give you my experience so that you don't feel that you are alone. Others with a similar issue can also read this and note the tips.

I'm emotionally touched to respond to this question because I also have a similar issue and have somehow managed it.

You won't go wrong telling the VO about your speech issues before you start the interview. In fact, this step is recommended by one of the VO's here on nairaland. The benefit of this step is that it reduces your stress level and allows the VO to be patient with you. If you don't trust your fluency or you feel you may have moments of stuttering during your interview, I advise you follow this strategy.

The other strategy, which I used, is to rehearse very very well and know your words for every likely question. This strategy is different from cramming. Know your school, your program, everything about your application and rehearse them very very well. I rehearsed every day for one month before my interview. I drafted likely questions and gave to my nice friend who called me every day at a particular time for 3 rounds of interviews. It took less than 40 minutes each day for the interviews and the feedback. The friend knew my condition and suggested ways I could avoid some words or use synonyms where necessary. Another friend, who also knew about my condition, assisted with several rounds of physical mocks a few days to my interview. To practice my fluency, I volunteered to help other visa applicants with their mocks on the condition that they also give me mock interviews. So, I would do 3 rounds with them and they will do 3 rounds with me. These applicants did not know about my condition and even when I stuttered sometimes, it wasn't pronounced and they didn't notice. I used their interviews to get a feel of how the atmosphere will be when I'm interviewing with a total stranger like a VO. I think I had ~ 12 mocks with those visa applicants.

My strategy may be very hectic, but I did it because I hate being seen as an object of pity. So, if method 2 seems hectic for you, method 1 is totally fine. Just rehearse, relax and tell the VO about your issue. Then, speak without fear because 90% of stuttering is caused by the fear of stuttering, not even the stuttering itself.

Overall, being a stutterer is a very hard thing in our society. Just imagine the shame you'll feel when you have your moments while giving a speech in a packed gathering. Just be strong and keep pushing.

About my interview, I had two stuttering moments but I think the VO didn't notice because I paused, took a deep breath and continued. She may probably be thinking that "E be like say this boy don forget him script ".

God bless.

Thank you so much for your response. It is actually me but I just did not want anyone's pity

seyewest:
Yes.. He/She should inform the V.O

Good morning all, a friend of mine stammers a little and has an interview at the US embassy next week. Is it okay for her to tell them immediately after 'good morning' about this, so they would not think that her stutter is caused by something else? Please let me know your thoughts

Good morning all, a friend of mine stammers a little and has an interview at the US embassy next week. Is it okay for her to tell them immediately after 'good morning' about this, so they would not think that her stutter is caused by something else? Please let me know your thoughts

Adekola87:
Pls I need clarification urgently
Have scheduled my appointment for the second time after been denied in the first atempt but I couldn't print my DS 160 confirmation page after submitted and got appointment date of which I printed my appointment schedule confirmation, when I tried to enter my application ID to preview and print my DS 160, response is no match found, pls can somebody enlite me on this, have I made a mistake ? Do I need to pay another visa fee to book another appointment ? Your response is highy needed urgently as my resumption is fast approaching

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Call the embassy call centre by 9am and they will help you update it. There will be no need to pay another fee

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Tadeus

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Good evening Mr Thadeus,

How much will RX350 2010-2012 cost and the delivery to Abuja? Also how much is 2012 Camry and delivery to Abuja. Thank you.

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lalaosky: I've replied you.. Keep it a secret please

i will, no wahala at all

lalaosky: Went through and I'm kinda convinced you're nigerian, so should I go ahead and send it you?.. Reply via email or here so that I can mail them to you

I have already sent you an email via Groovychikontrack

Drahmah: nonwe never respond...I go ask her later 4 tvsa. I nva get d level sef...I'll check my mail

No wahala, we go do the one we sabi already

I wan the blue print as well. How do you know am 9ja? you can check all my posts on naira land or get someone to interpret "abum nwa afo Igbo kpom kwem" pls the sooner the better

Drahmah: I saw this coming...this shows that melvin actually rang the diary room's doorbell to put himself in hakeem's stead...I am not disappointed in his decision, he's playing his game his way. I guess he's just plain nice. I understand that some of us are angry cos we wouldn't "pull a melvin", but the deed is done, and let's face it, its a smart move. Melvin is pulling massive votes from all around africa; he was already loved by some, but this?...this Is the icing on it! we can't be left out...we all gotta vote melvin! I've rooted for melvin and beverly from day one, it aint changing now!

Drama this na groovy from tvsa site, you fit arrange send the stuff to my side? wetin be Nonwe's name for here?

I can't believe they are still pulling this same stunt.

on May 19th, a job was advertised on for "Operations Manager", despite not getting an invite for an interview, I received the mail below.

Your application for employment to our firm has been dully considered.
Recommendations from our technical partners in the United States has
been very positive based on the following:

Position: OPERATIONS MANAGER
Location: PORT HARCOURT, NIGERIA
Date : JULY 2ND 2012
Time : 12 Noon

Requirements:
1. valid international passport
2. drivers license optional
3. 2 passport photographs
4. original credentials and 2 copies of detailed resume,
5. 2 reference letters addressed to

THE COUNTRY MANAGER,
ALPHA ENERGY SERVICES LTD,
MAITAMA DISTRICT, ABUJA

6. A certified medical fitness certificate it is COMPULSORY before your arrival
because this job requires overseas training and vagary weathers,
IT IS REQUIRED BY THE UNITED STATES EMBASSY FOR NON IMMIGRANT VISA.

For quick and easy accessibility, please contact Dr AJAYI
for advice and expedite action through 080xxx

Accommodation SHALL be provided and all expenses refunded.
Please report for duty on Saturday June 30th, 2012.
Kindly call the undersign for transportationto your hotel accommodation.

NOTE: your original employment letter will be issued at the venue provided we have
received your fitness results from Dr Ajayi.And your further performance in our
planned 90 days training program in the United States and the United Kingdom.
THIS IS WHY YOUR MEDICAL FITNESS REPORT IS COMPULSORY.


Yours truly,

DR AHMED SANDAS (MON)
CEO/GROUP HEAD.
+23480xxx

From the terrible English, I knew it was a scam and I am also aware that one doesn't need medical certificate to get American visa. I called the doctor and was informed his medical certificate is the only one accepted by the embassy and that I needed to pay him N50K for a certificate. This is to alert the public so no one will fall for this scam

on May 19th, a job was advertised on for "Operations Manager", despite not getting an invite for an interview, I received the mail below.

Your application for employment to our firm has been dully considered.
Recommendations from our technical partners in the United States has
been very positive based on the following:

Position: OPERATIONS MANAGER
Location: PORT HARCOURT, NIGERIA
Date : JULY 2ND 2012
Time : 12 Noon

Requirements:
1. valid international passport
2. drivers license optional
3. 2 passport photographs
4. original credentials and 2 copies of detailed resume,
5. 2 reference letters addressed to

THE COUNTRY MANAGER,
ALPHA ENERGY SERVICES LTD,
MAITAMA DISTRICT, ABUJA

6. A certified medical fitness certificate it is COMPULSORY before your arrival
because this job requires overseas training and vagary weathers,
IT IS REQUIRED BY THE UNITED STATES EMBASSY FOR NON IMMIGRANT VISA.

For quick and easy accessibility, please contact Dr AJAYI
for advice and expedite action through 08030942692

Accommodation SHALL be provided and all expenses refunded.
Please report for duty on Saturday June 30th, 2012.
Kindly call the undersign for transportationto your hotel accommodation.

NOTE: your original employment letter will be issued at the venue provided we have
received your fitness results from Dr Ajayi.And your further performance in our
planned 90 days training program in the United States and the United Kingdom.
THIS IS WHY YOUR MEDICAL FITNESS REPORT IS COMPULSORY.


Yours truly,

DR AHMED SANDAS (MON)
CEO/GROUP HEAD.
+2348095863363

From the terrible English, I knew it was a scam and I am also aware that one doesn't need medical certificate to get American visa. I called the doctor and was informed his medical certificate is the only one accepted by the embassy and that I needed to pay him N50K for a certificate. This is to alert the public so no one will fall for this scam

guys I dey obodo Eliza now and though I can vote on the website but my mxit no dey connect, it dey give me error message stating that I no go fit vote where I dey any solution?

Big up yourselves people, we are Nigerians through and through and we defend ourselves by any means possible, we were all angry after Sheila left and some almost gave up but after all said and done we all picked ourselves up and voted like we were being paid for it, for two days the site was down only in 9ja, but we didnt give up, we all have to be united and not become over confident or join in insulting other countries and we'll vote more than we did now. My people am PROUDLY NIGERIAN

On mxit you go click on tradepost, from tradepost you go select voting, them go show you options like mnet, you go click, bba you go click etc, then you'll go back to homepage and you go now see bba, you go open, click on voting, select Uti then vote 10times, comot am put another one. Guys I dey vex this morning. Munya people don dey talk am openly for that yeye Munya United Fan page for facebook sey them dey stamp from other Obodos, we need to double up our efforts, that mxit own dey easy once you get the scope the first time, and I don dey hear na two people dey comot. Shame go catch us well well if Uti waka. Those for Telecom mek una helep us

that mxit one na im be the koko, una fit download am for phone, choose any obodo, stamp am ten times, comot am, bring anoda come, you fit dey do am dey go, e no hard at all once you don master am, but you go need know the obodo code first