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Most schools require POF to issue cas.

Mboki:


Please Do I have to show Employment letter from a Registered Company? What if where I worked last was an Unregistered Extablishment?

Yes you have to, they check sometimes. I’ve seen a case when someone was refused due to unregistered company

AlphaUno:




Yes, which of the TLS centers ?

VI

Hello, is there anybody who did biometrics 2-3 weeks ago in lagos that has gotten any mail or response ?

bali233:
Visa Alert!

CAS Request - 25th March
Received CAS - 28th March
Visa Application - 29th March
Biometrics - 31st March (Abuja tls)
Moved to DMC - 31st March
Received at DMC - 31st March
Transferred and Received at VAC - 12th April
Collection Mail - 12th April
Visa sitting Pretty!. Thanks to all those who helped answer my questions

Chester Uni May intake!

Congratulations � seems abuja is very fast

Please what embassy ?

thoughtT:
Transcript.

Visa Approved (May 20)

VO: Good morning young man. How're you today?

Me: Good morning. I'm fine. How're you too?

VO: Fine, too. So tell me what are you going to the US for?

Me: I'm going for my Master's degree in Literary and Textual Studies program of the department of English, BGSU.

VO: (typing) You said architecture?

Me: (quickly cut in, and almost shouting at the top of my voice) I said Literary and Textual Studies. It's a concentration under the auspices of English. Literature part of English studies.

VO: (stopped typing) Alright. How many schools did you apply to?

Me: Two schools. Namely, NCSU and BGSU. Both offered me admission.

VO: So why BGSU?

Me: I chose BGSU because of its innovative English program blends both broad based literary courses with practical and flexible courses such as Technical and Professional Editing which for me are greatly responsive to the skill-demands of the present age and align with my own publishing career objectives. More so the opportunity to take additional graduate certificate in the Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is attractive to me. So those key considerations will allow me hone and improve my expertise in not just editing, but also in writing, research and pedagogy. (Through out this point, his eyes peered, almost were poring into my own eyes, obviously confirming my genuineness.)

VO: How did you know about BGSU?

Me: I got to know about it via Internet searches, especially USnews.com, having gone through and followed EducationUS posts about studies in US for a couple of months.

VO: What will this course do for you?

Me: It will avail me the opportunity of taking up a senior editorial role in a publishing firm *UPON MY RETURN TO NIGERIA*, as I'd have acquired the necessary skills and expertises as well as the graduate degree qualification the role required.

VO: I see you have full funding here, so who's gonna fund your trip?

Me: My uncle.

VO: What does he do?

Me: He's a thriving businessman and runs hotels in Ogun, Oyo and Lagos states. (The VO fixed his gaze intently at this point also, and I thought perhaps he needed clarification, so I chipped in, 'the hotels are five in number, two each in Ogun and Lagos and one in Oyo.)

VO: Fine. What do you currently do?

Me: I am a publishing editor at **** one of the leading literary publishing firms in Nigeria. (VO nodded)

VO: Are you like a writer also? (He obviously picked this from my Ds-160)

Me: Yes. I've published poems, short stories and various-type articles in journals, literary blogs and pages of newspapers.

VO: That's great. Think we're good here. I'd approve your visa. So I'd hold on to your passport. (Slid the famous white paper to me and literally droned on about things my overwhelming excitement didn't hear)..

NB: The interview wasn't as long as the transcript suggests. In fact it ended as soon as it had begun. I really do not have much advice to those that will soon go for their interviews; just want to say, make sure you tick your boxes very well, know and be sure about why and what you're going to study and it's not bad to check out what you filled in to your Ds-160. I had overheard another VO asking an interviewee why he contradicted what he wrote on the form he filled.

Good luck to everyone�

Good morning house, it’s been quiet lately but I’ve brought some good news. Some ppl I know personally that went for their interview this morning in abuja all got their visa ���� I’ve not yet gotten their transcripts but I’ll share once I’ve it. One said she was asked all the course she’s going for was going to benefit her. Keep the faith, if it’s for you then nothing can hinder you from getting your visa. Good luck and may the grace of the lord be with all of us yet to take out interview. Amen ��

Kanyinsola03:
To God be the glory!... All honour and adoration belong to God Almighty.

I've been following this thread for months now although, I've been a silent reader and observer but i made a pact with myself that i would post my transcript of approval . I'm so sorry I'm posting this now because my interview was on 16th of November, 2020 and here i am fulfilling my promise.


Interview Time:- 6:30am
Arrival Time:- 5:18am
Location:- Lagos
Course :- Chemistry (M.sc)
GRE:- Nill
Tofel:- Nill
Funding/ Scholarship :- Nill
Name of School:- University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
Window Number:- 4
Status:- Approved


TRANSCRIPTS
Me:- Good morning Sir
Vo:- Good morning, can i have your passport and I-20.
Me:-Yes Sir
Vo:- Please give me some few minutes (he stood up and went to do something which i don't know, took him about 5mins before he came back and was like so sorry)
Me:- it's fine Sir
Vo:- can you remove your nose mask so i can see your face
Me:- i removed it immediately
Vo:- Where are you going to?
Me:- University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
Vo:- Why University of Arkansas at Little Rock.?
Me:- i chose university of Arkansas at Little Rock because of it's well known quality research program with quality and well renowned professors of which i will be privilege to meet. Also, going through the faculty webpage i found out a research opportunity in Prof. Wei Zhao research lab where volunteers were needed for modeling of single molecules spectroscopy of nanomaterials and biomolecules. Have being in contact with him already so as to volunteer and he assured me of a research assistant as he is expecting a grand from university of Arkansas medical school for fall semester 2021.
Vo:- What's the research again?
Me:- Single molecules spectroscopy of nanomaterials and biomolecules.
Vo:- ohhh... What is it about?
Me:- it is about the use of flouresence of nanomaterials and biomolecules which will give information about the structure, position and environment of compounds ( wasn't expecting it although i learnt it reluctantly a night before, immediately he asked i was like wooooow)
Vo:- Where does this apply?
Me:- (i don't know the answer oo, just said the first thing that came to my mind immediately, didn't even know if I'm correct) ...Medicinal drugs
Vo:- ohhh
Me:- Yes Sir
Vo:- What course do you study during your undergraduate?
Me:- Chemistry
Vo:- What year?
Me:- 2019
Vo:- What have you been doing since then?
Me:- i just completed my national youth service corps (nysc) which is compulsory for all university graduate.
Vo:- Who is your sponsor? ( was typing at this point)
Me:- My Father
Vo:- Your Father?
Me:- Yes Sir
Vo:- What does he do?
Me:- He's a Prof. of international relations at Adekunle Ajasin university and also a member of House of Rep. In Ondo State. ( He asked again and i repeated myself)
Vo:- Do you have his statement of account, so i can verify?
Me:- Yes Sir(At this point i will be the first person he asked for the sponsor SOA, every other person before me he never ask from them. i passed it to him and looked at it and pass it back)
Vo:- Right now, i will be approving your visa, you will need your I-20 at the POE go to window 5 and pay for your reciprocity fee
Me:- Thank you Sir
Vo:- Yes, Thank you.

It was really God, His mercy spoke for me. Remember Heaven help those who help themselves
- Be well prepared ( know your transcripts very well)
- Be confident (even if it's nonsense you're saying, still be confident. I'm not saying you should now be saying nonsense ooo, just in case a question is asked n you didn't prepare for it, just say it with boldness.)
- The most important part "PRAYER", be prayerful, ( Pray and Fast) with God all things are possible. I believe we know there's power in our tongues be careful of what so ever you say with your mouth. Say positive things, before the interview i always say to myself that I've gotten the visa which i got, stay positive!.

congratulations!!! I tap Into this good news

NoTimeZone:
Yes, Abuja.

me too, same day. May the Grace if the lord be with us that day ����We would come out rejoicing in Jesus name.

Nahum777:
Sir, like I said. You are supposed to pay your sevis fee before anything.

not really, I just paid my sevis fee on Monday and I’ve already gotten my appointment date since October. I didn’t even apply for expedited interview. And I read here about someone who got expedited without paying sevis too

NoTimeZone:
This actually boosted my optimism and I want to believe that of some others too. I got some form of scholarship though, the deficit is still on the high. My interview date is December 2nd, I'll quote you about the good news.

are u interviewing in abuja ?

foxtrott:
Hello all,

To those that got denied. I was also denied yesterday 16th November. I filled a new DS 160 form and I have just been able to book an appointment for 7th December here in Abuja so you could try. Good luck to everyone trying to get a new date.

Please post your transcript

foxtrott:
Hello House,

I just got denied in Abuja. I would post my transcript soon. How soon can I apply for another student visa and please what is the possibility of getting a date and my visa approved before Jan 15th ?

Hello please we are still waiting for you

nonfav:
Hi all,
I hope this helps someone. Goodluck to those still trying to get their visa approved.
Visa approved 13/11/20
VO: Pass me your I20
VO: xxxx University, right?
Me: Yes
VO: Biology PhD, right?
Me: Yes
VO: Why xxxx University?
Me: A key factor in my decision to pursue a PhD in this university is the overlap between my research interest and that of professors in the department like Prof. Bleep and Prof. xxxxx. In addition to that, the fact the the admission came with full funding made it an easy decision
VO: Are you married
Me: No
VO: Do you have a winter jacket?
Me: I’ll get one if you approve my visa
VO: I’ll be approving your visa, go and pay your reciprocity fee over there.

In other news. Has anyone used Royal Air maroc? I'm considering them.

Is this abuja or Lagos ?

Neeta02:
Visa approved this morning. No funding, an uncle was my sponsor & I have strong ties to the US but God came through for me. I’ll post my transcript once I’m calm. Thanks guys

We are still waiting dear

Muleriders:


I guess you misunderstood what mulerider means. A mulerider is a student/ applicant admitted to my school. For you to be a mulerider, you must be admitted or be a student of Southern Arkansas University.

For mocks, fall exams is next week and I will be busy althrough this week and next. You can PM me for mock after November 20th. In the meantime, reach out to my boss fairheart, he is good and dependable.

Warm regards.

Oh I se thank you. After November 20th is okay, my interview is on the 2nd of December.

UNCG:
My Transcript.
Lagos.
November, 13th.

VO: Where are you going to?
Me: I'm going to the University of North Carolina, Greensboro for a Master's in Information Technology and Management.
VO: What would you do with this course?
Me: I want to solve the problem of food distribution. This program, information technology and management with a concentration in supply chain will ensure I am trained to apply information technology, data and systems to the food chain, to ensure the supply matches the demands. (Looking back, I should have mentioned that I have a background in Food Engineering).
VO: It seems you've really researched this.
Me: Yes, I have.
VO: Why this school?
Me: Asides being offered funding, this program is unique. Information Technology and Management with a concentration in supply chain management. I'll be getting a technical education and also a business education which is perfect for my career interest.
VO: What other schools did you apply to?
Me: University of Florida and Pennsylvania State University.
VO: Pennsylvania. I see you have funding. What is it about?
Me: I was offered graduate assistantship and would be working as an instructional assistant.
VO: Who is paying the deficit?
Me: My uncle.
VO: Where does he stay?
Me: Lagos.
VO: What does he do?
Me: He operates a big medical diagnostic laboratory.
VO: Are you Married? Kids?
Me: No
VO: Your application is denied. Take this paper?



BSc: Food Engineering
Funding: $26,000+
Deficit: $11,000+

I cannot 100% recall the conversation and I tried to put it down as best as I can recall. My VO was at stand 6 and the two people before me were rejected.

Looking back, it is easy to say I should have said this or I should have responded this way but I responded to the best of my ability. My profile is good and the questions he asked were generic so I'm totally confused about the reason for the rejection. He did not ask for bank statement or any other document.

I'll pay another appointment fee but this time I'll choose Abuja.

Can the gurus in the house state why this visa was denied

Muleriders:


I'm so happy for you babe and it was a pleasure been part of this as well. You worked so hard, made yourself available for mock even at midnights.

Welcome on board dear, you are now a mulerider

Hello, I will like to be a mulerider too
Can you please assist me in preparing, my interview is on the 2nd of December.

fairheart:

AMEN O!
THE WAY I AM HAPPY TODAY EN! A whole container cannot contain my happiness

Hello, I’ve been seeing how you helping others with their preparations. Please, can you assist me with mine too ? My interview is on the 2nd of December. Please I’m looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks ��

Deegayes:
I just got my visa approved about 30 minutes ago . Thanks to everyone who took their time to post on this thread , it helped prepare me for the likely questions.
However, I made sure to not read people’s answers because I wanted my own responses to be unique .

Thank you so much once again.
It was my first interview
No standardized exams
No travel history
No funding
Only applied to one school

Hello please can I pm you ?

oracle009:
Lagos.... Visa granted. Transcript will come later when I'm home

congratulations

Zoeyp:
Visa approved today (13th Nov 2020). Transcript will come soon. Fairheart you are a blessing and God will embarass you with his blessings

Congratulations

prosper388:
Visa approved today.
Thanks Guys
Coming back with transcript

Congratulations!!! We are waiting to hear your transcript.

Kateyy:
VO ; Good morning
Me: Good morning

v.o where are you going to?
me I am going to ... uni located at .... to pursue grad studies in .....

v.o why did you choose this school
me:Apartfrom being a nationally ranked uni, I contacted the office of the international student council to learn about the school and I got a warm reception, there’s a good blend of cultural diversity n d wheather condition is quite conducive. I reached out to 2 professors and the work of .... fascinated me and alights with my career aspirations

v.o who’s funding ur education?
me: my parents

v.o Wat does ur father do:
me: he’s a civil servant and runs his own buisness

v.o : tell me things bout your course
me: I fumbled a bit n continued

v. o sorry u r not qualified for this visa

Sorry for the delay. Is this Lagos or abuja

Hello House. Please who’s going to MSU,ky. Or who attends MSU, please indicate. Murray State University Kentucky

Please you all that have been going for interviews, kindly drop your transcript ����

Please how many months is needed in the bank Statement? Is 3 months okay ? That’s August to November ?

Princekenuk:
Is there anyone heading to Murray State University, Kentucky? I just got this admission notification from them.


Dear Student, Please see attached letter regarding your admission status. I will need a financial guarantee with at least 23,702.00 US dollars before I can issue your I-20.



Is it a good offer?

please I just sent you a message

MERCHANDISER:
Which school can I apply for my MSc program in Animal science or any Agric-related courses?

murray state university

TrojanSnail:
Interview: 20th of Oct, 2020.
Time: 6:00AM
Was led in to the embassy at about 6:35AM.

VO: So PhD in Aerospace at Iowa State University?
Me: Yes sir

VO: Why PhD in Aerospace
Me: would love to continue in Aerospace cos my undergrad and grad studies were in Aerospace

VO: what would you do with a PhD in Aerospace?
Me: I currently teach in a...

VO: cuts in, I see it
VO: Are you married?
Me: yes sir

VO: how many kids do you have?
Me: None for now

VO: Is your wife going with you?
Me: Not at the moment

VO: So you studied in China
Me: yes, I did

VO: do you speak Mandarin
Me: 一点点，sorry, a little

VO: So I'll be approving your visa, make sure you hold your i20 when entering the US. Good luck with your studies.
Me: thank you sir.

Had to put the details here, the interview was fast, it was more of a casual discussion.

Congratulations ��