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Travel / Re: Two Brothers Aged 12 And 14 Drown In Kwara River (Photo) by idogbo(m): 5:32am On Jan 03, 2022
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Phones / Re: Mass Internet Outage As Amazon Web Services Crash by idogbo(m): 6:56pm On Dec 07, 2021
I am using AWS and it has not crashed yet
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by idogbo(m): 1:06am On Nov 09, 2021
Hello all, please does anyone have any idea if there is appointment date in Nigeria for F2 applicant. Please help a brother.
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by idogbo(m): 1:12am On Nov 08, 2021
Hello all, please does anyone have any idea if there is appointment date in Nigeria for F2 applicant. Please help a brother. Thanks
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by idogbo(m): 10:29pm On Aug 02, 2021
Congrat, i got mine as well on july 16th in ankara in my 4th attempt... the black american lad is quiet friendly, audible and does not ask too many questions.

tonero4urch:
Visa Transcript

Consulate: Ankara -Turkey

Attempt : 5 (two B1B2 tourist visa in Nigeria, one B1B2 tourist visa and J1 work and travel visa in Ankara -Turkey).

Interview : As a family (with my Turkish wife)

School : Georgia State University -Atlanta Georgia USA.

Cost of Attendance : 57k dollars

Funding : I would say i am fully funded (monthly stipend and an on-campus employment as a lab Assistant) because without adding my wife as dependent I should have a surplus of 150 dollars but because I am going with her i have deficit of 4,630 dollars)

Program : Department of Mathematics and Statistics (Biostatistics concentration). I already have a masters in Statistics degree from Ankara university Ankara - Turkey which was on scholarship by the Turkish Government.

Visa status : Approved

Nationality : Nigerian

Date :July 28

Interview Time : 10:45 am

In time : 11:15am

Out time: 12:00 noon

Visa interview duration : less than 3 minutes

Visa officer: Black American guy.He should be in his late 30's. His name is Mathew.

He was approving visas quickly. Me and my wife are 191 on the line. The last person that the black guy interviewed was 175 on the line so we were surprised when the VO told the guy calling people in for interview to call us without even following the line serially. I just thought he was determined to give us visa because even when we were in the embassy me and my wife were acting lovey dovey in the embassy and it seems he noticed it. Going for my visa interview with my wife made everything easy because I remembered how nervous I was the other times I went to the embassy alone. We were just discussing inside the hall waiting for our turn to the cynosure of all eyes. It was like...every eye was on us. It really relieved all my stress because i wasn't alone. I had fun as company in my wife.

When we got to the VO:

Me: A very good morning to you.
VO: Good morning to you.

Me: How are you today?
VO: I am fine and you?

Me: We are fine too.
VO: Okay (he took our documents which are i20 and passports and said we should place our fingers to do our biometrics and we did)

VO: Where are you going in the US?
Me: I got a fully funded admission with an on-campus employment as lab assistant in the department of Mathematics and Statistics in Georgia State University Atlanta- Georgia US. I have a deficit of 4,634 dollars because I added my wife as a dependent and my cousin Michael will pay the deficit.

VO: (He nodded and started looking at my my i20 and looking at the computer screen, he is probably reading the comments made by the other visa officers that rejected me in the past). He then asked me : Have you travelled to any other country apart from Turkey?( I guess he was looking at my DS 160 form and saw that I have travelled to France)
Me: I have been to France through Germany for a conference about Woman mutilation in Africa and the protection of the religious minority.

VO: How long have you been living in Turkey?
Me: I have been in Turkey since 2016. I came here on scholarship and i am leaving again for another scholarship in America. As you can see I am married to my Turkish wife (pointing to my wife) and i am on the verge of getting Turkish citizenship.

VO: (Nodding in approval) What is your plan after this program?
Me: I will be returning to my al mata to take up a lecturing job in Nigeria. I have a verbal agreement with the head of department that I will lead the Biostatistics lab that would be opened there.

VO: (He nodded and said) : "Good plan"
Me: Yes

All these while my wife was just looking and smiling sheepishly(lols) and waiting for the VO to ask her questions too and she was shocked when the VO said the golden words : "Congratulations I am approving your visas. Your visa will get to you(me and my wife) in 5 working days. Take care and follow the COVID 19 protocols when you get to America".
Me: Thank you very much and take care.
My wife : Thank you!

VO: Take care!

When we were going out of the interview room, my wife was like....Babeeee....i was waiting for his questions and he didn't even ask me anything. I replied by saying "It's the will of God".

Tears of joy was just flowing from my eyes because I have been denied 4 times- If you know what that means. One thing about this visa stuff, if you get American visa on your first attempt you won't feel the same happiness someone that has been denied before but finally got it feels. The person that has been denied before would always be happier than the person that got it on first attempt. It's only God that did this for me and my wife and not man.

N/B : I just want to tell everyone here on this platform. No one on this Nairaland US student visa section has the power to give you visa. Only God, you and the visa officer make it possible. Why i saying this? I want to tell you my experience with Fairheart. I am not writing this to spite him or make vituperative statements about his person- to me he is a great guy. I wrote Fairheart on whatsapp with the help of a friend who gave me his number. I told him all the issue I am having about being denied 4 times (two B1B2 tourist visa in Nigeria, one B1B2 tourist visa and J1 work and travel visa in Ankara -Turkey). I wanted to have a mock interview with him and he charged me 50k saying he doesn't do it for free. I said that's too much and I can't afford it at the time so I removed the mock interview out of the equation.
Then I asked him his candid opinion about my case because I was helpless at the time and that was due to my past experiences. He then told me that I should remove my wife from my dependant and come to Nigeria and apply. He said it would be difficult to get a US student visa from Turkey as a Nigerian. I told him okay that I will take my chances since I have already book my interview date. So I told him that if I don't get it then I can come to Nigeria and apply.

Behold my brothers and sisters, me and my wife got out visa today. Why am I saying this? Let no one tell you that you can't get visa no matter anywhere you are and no matter how many times that you have been denied. It's only the grace of God, you and the visa officer that decides the outcome of your visa interview.

That will be all for now. Me and my wife are celebrating and popping champagne...shhhhh...no disturbance. Lols!

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Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by idogbo(m): 2:03pm On Jul 19, 2021
Anyone in Bridgeport or going to bridgeport this fall?
Business / Re: How FG Will Tax Profits Made By Global Tech/Digital Giants In Nigeria — Osinbajo by idogbo(m): 9:37pm On Jun 27, 2021
Ok
Health / Re: COVID-19 Update For June 25 2021 In Nigeria by idogbo(m): 1:44am On Jun 26, 2021
I tire
Romance / Re: Please Which Song Can You Recommend For Someone With Fresh Heartbreak? by idogbo(m): 11:49pm On Jun 01, 2021
Breaking My Heart
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Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by idogbo(m): 6:49pm On May 29, 2021
Hello bro...did they approve your expedition? Mine was rejected during the 21days lockdown

tonero4urch:
I am trying to book an expidite date for me and my wife. I am seeking F1 visa while she is seeking F2 visa. We want to travel together so we planned to go to the embassy here in Ankara - Turkey together being that we live here. Though the odds of my own approval of expidite date is high because of the 60 days period before the start of my program in August, i can't say the same for her. Can anyone tell me if she stands a chance of being given an expidite date too if mine is approved. Thanks my people.
Health / Re: COVID-19 Update For May 25 2021 In Nigeria by idogbo(m): 12:43am On May 26, 2021
I dedicate this space to Lalami3232.
Politics / Re: Pamela Ifejoku: Ned Nwoko Jailed My Father, Okey Ifejoku, Illegally by idogbo(m): 3:31pm On May 16, 2021
That man has done more harm than good to his community and need to be barnished from the community...moreso he is not even from Idumuje ugboko...Nwoko is the mothers maiden name... his dad is from asaba.
Health / Re: COVID-19 Update For May 6 2021 In Nigeria by idogbo(m): 12:14am On May 07, 2021
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Autos / Re: Bought Brand New 2016 Gx460 With Less Than 30k Mileage by idogbo(m): 12:29am On Apr 09, 2021
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Travel / Re: Fire On Otedola Bridge Guts Multiple Vehicles (Video) by idogbo(m): 4:11pm On Mar 27, 2021
Y always me

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Politics / Re: Obaseki: Presidency Must Return To South-South In 2023 by idogbo(m): 2:58pm On Mar 22, 2021
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Autos / Re: Sold--Less Than 2months Registered 2010 Camry For Sale by idogbo(m): 6:14pm On Feb 25, 2021
Here
idogbo:
Engine: perfect condition
V4
Silver color
Ac working fine
Two new tires
Alloy rim
Tinted with permit
Leather interior
Price: 2.9m
Open for slight negotation.
Location: Asaba
Contact:
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Autos / Sold--Less Than 2months Registered 2010 Camry For Sale by idogbo(m): 6:12pm On Feb 25, 2021
Engine: perfect condition
V4
Silver color
Ac working fine
Two new tires
Alloy rim
Tinted with permit
Leather interior
Price: 2.9m
Open for slight negotation.
Location: Asaba

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Business / Re: 7 Ways To Get Out Of Debt In 2021 by idogbo(m): 5:36am On Jan 24, 2021
. Good morning yall...i dedicate this slot to MTN Nigeria
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by idogbo(m): 12:56pm On Jan 20, 2021
Hello please i need help, my i20 was sent yesterday, and i am applying for spring 2021 how can i get early appointment at the embassy , school resumes month end..please help
Politics / Re: Mob Kills Soldier Who Shot Four Civilians In Maiduguri by idogbo(m): 1:48pm On Jan 19, 2021
Happy national sim blocking day to all nigerians
Politics / Re: General Taiwo: Soldiers Went To Lekki Toll Gate With Both Live And Blank Bullets by idogbo(m): 8:10pm On Nov 21, 2020
When you are talking of guns, you are talking about high-calibre guns. They were carrying rifles; not guns.... This one na just fu...

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Travel / Re: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 17 by idogbo(m): 12:12am On Nov 20, 2020
I want to apply in turkey do u have idea of the processing time here
DINO71:


Hi
Did you apply in Turkey? I applied on the 1st of April and got AIP on the 6th although it was dated 5th. Later got my BVL immediately my DLI was Covid ready which was the first batch. The following day got my PPR. I think the delay is because of your school just being approved at a time there is a lot of backlog of applications to roll out as per PPRs and the rest. It appears they are really overwhelmed and are trying to slow down the pace of processing applications. I even understand that India VACs have been closed for now. I know it can be frustrating..... let’s not loose faith, you will get there.
Politics / Re: CNN Shares Lekki Shooting Video: EndSARS by idogbo(m): 11:58am On Nov 19, 2020
With no due respect, you are simply a fool... The ones u saw in DJ switch live was what? U should be ashamed of ur self for spewing this trash.. Blood sucking mothafoka ... There was no iota of truth from the general that lied under oath....just stop fooling yourself bro....mk Ogun no kill ur pa

GoodGovernance:


And you are 100% sure the live bullets are from Lekki shootings? It would have been more reasonable to show a video of when and exactly where the bullets were picked from.

The judicial panel has the real bullet shells used.

Why can't CNN or their eye witnesses go to the judicial panel set up to establish the truth?


Only GOD knows the real truth.

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Politics / Re: Youth Groups In Sokoto, Kebbi And Zamfara Rally Against #endsars by idogbo(m): 1:08pm On Oct 12, 2020
It is simple, send SARS to the North
Politics / Re: #EndSARS Campaign: Buhari Appeals For Calm, Promises Reform by idogbo(m): 10:14pm On Oct 09, 2020
Stop exhibiting madness everywhere, if they harass or killed u or any member of your family then you will learn to appreciate people put there life at risk to protest. Na chickenhearted people like u keep naija for where e de today...s w I n e

GOATandYAMtheory:
I only pity the innocent ones joining this protest cos they found others doing it. As we know, Nigeria is a country where many do things because they want to be a part of the trend.

So many are on this forum praising the protesters and even encouraging people to kill SARS while they themselves are at home hiding.

Of all the things bedeviling this country, why should #endsars be of high priority if not that some professional fraudsters are behind this?

Because of these professional fraudsters, many of the opportunities to be enjoyed by some of us who wants to earn legitimate income online have been lost. You want to apply for a job online and you find out that Nigerians are not allowed but people from nearby Cameroon are.

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Autos / Re: Clean Toks 2008 Toyota Highlander Sport Edition Sold! by idogbo(m): 2:01pm On Sep 28, 2020
How much
Autos / Re: »»» Neat Lexus RX350 010 Upgraded @ N4.5M Non Negotiable ««« by idogbo(m): 8:04am On Sep 23, 2020
First body?

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Education / Re: Why You Should Not Travel To Northern Cyprus! by idogbo(m): 6:13pm On Aug 25, 2020
I never said 30tl is 30naira, I only said 30tl seems like 30naira to them... Na your naira no good.. If we were using Pounds will you speak I'll of the island... Blame your government and leave the island... Am not an agent, I graduated from there and no longer leaving there, so stop saying what u don't know, dem really talk am say na who no de house de say e go beat police like say e de there.

dwilliams:


Mugu, in your bid to lure more students to the island to fatten your purse, 30tl is now equivalent to 30 naira ,just imagine how stupid and desperate you sound

Look at the lengthy post u penned just to prove the island is a paradise. It clearly buttresses the fact that we are our own problem as a nation.
Education / Re: Why You Should Not Travel To Northern Cyprus! by idogbo(m): 6:06pm On Aug 25, 2020
I am sure u didn't read to understand. Am not an agent, neither am I saying some points are not right but the electricity bill is 110% wrong, you pay for what u use, some people feel say na naija when dem de bypass electricity usage.

ezixt:


You sound pained. You took it personal. Is he ruining your business with the post? Are you an agent? You come off as one.
Education / Re: Why You Should Not Travel To Northern Cyprus! by idogbo(m): 5:48pm On Aug 25, 2020
She should also inquire about investigative measures taken by the country’s police force instead of, demonizing the island and its education, in a bid to cause panic amongst the parents who have children studying in Northern Cyprus. The NIDCOM boss should be aware of the sensitivity of this issue, and the aftermath of her claims will neither be, beneficial to the thousands of Nigerians studying in north Cyprus, nor the grieving family of the young man.
Education / Re: Why You Should Not Travel To Northern Cyprus! by idogbo(m): 5:48pm On Aug 25, 2020
In response to some statements made by Hon. Abike Dabiri, I would like to give my condolence to the family of Hon. Justice Bello. I also wish to state without equivocation, that North Cyprus is one of the safest if not the safest country. We recognize the fact that international students face several challenges outside their country to which North Cyprus is not an exception. However, it is important to note that insecurity is not among these challenges in the Northern Cyprus society. Like every other country there have been cases of deaths amongst Nigerian students as well as other international students. Contrary to what the NIDCOM boss had said, these causes largely natural and has nothing to do with hate from locals, as a matter of fact, some of these cases are as a result of disputes amongst friends of the shared nationality. 95% of the names given by the NIDCOM boss have been deaths from natural cause, it is rather bogus and ridiculous to say that 100 Nigerian students have been murdered in North Cyprus, “those are numbers from a war situation”. The publication of these statements appears to buttress my concern on the inability of the media to carry out investigative journalism, thus focusing more on just selling stories. As the CEO of NIDCOM, it is expected that Hon. Abike Dabiri would have taken the pain to visit, and get required facts from the North Cyprus government before making the claims in her press statement. This is because, over the years Nigerians have studied and are currently studying in this country. Also, the universities in North Cyprus are internationally recognized as universities of Turkey, and graduates are accepted all over the world, NIDCOM should also gather necessary information about this. We are very much aware of the security challenges in Nigeria, and the number of students that have unfortunately lost their lives within our country and abroad however, we should bare in mind that there can be challenges anywhere in the world. I am therefore calling on parents and guardians of students in North Cyprus to remain calm, there are no killers or murderers in North Cyprus. As the leader of Nigerian students in diaspora, I would like to state that as much as Hon. Abike Dabiri is entitled to her opinion, she should in her capacity as NIDCOM CEO, visit Northern Cyprus to find out the truth about what resulted in the Death of the young man. She should also inquire about investigative measures taken by the country’s police force instead of, demonizing the island and its education, in a bid to cause panic amongst the parents who have children studying in Northern Cyprus. The NIDCOM boss should be aware of the sensitivity of this issue, and the aftermath of her claims will neither be, beneficial to the thousands of Nigerians studying in north Cyprus, nor the grieving family of the young man

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