orimahspence:


No, its around the NIPOST tower (beside overhead bridge) in Obalende

can you pls give me direction on how to get there from oshodi?

orimahspence:


New world hotel @obalende

Thanks for the reply. is it the same as this https://hotels.ng/hotel/87529-new-world-inn-lagos ?

Does anyone know of an affordable hotel that is not far to the us embassy in Lagos?

jerrypeacelinks:
Visa delayed AGAIN at the Lagos Embassy.

It happened like a mirage. Though VO was sharing BLUE PAPER like cabin biscuit to all the guys before me. But truth is, they weren't responding fine and when it got to my turn, I approached him smiling. Though I am yet to explain what happened to me cos I was really balling like it was hot...

VO: Hello good morning.
Me: Good morning Sir? How was your night.
VO: Am fine thank you. Pass me your passport and i-20.
Me: Here it is. (Passed it).
VO: So where are you going to?
Me: I am going to TAMUK, Texas to pursue my masters degree in Mathematics and Statistics with a concentration in Statistical Analytics, Computing and Modelling.
VO: okay? How many schools did you apply to?
Me: I applied to 3 schools. TAMUK, Indiana University and McNesse State University.
VO: so why did you choose TAMUK over Indiana?
Me: TAMUK is a research University and has great research facilities which include the Javelina Algebra Lab which is the computer classroom for my department and the James C. Jeernigan Library which is one of the largest libraries in Texas and I believe having access to such research facilities will be a great boost as it will broaden my academic horizons.
VO: Nodding his head like agama lizard.
Me: (continued) also, in my quest to know more about the school, I downloaded the official school's app which keeps me up to date with happenings in the school.
In addition to this, I developed a good relationship with Professor.... (VO cuts in).
VO: When did you graduate?
Me: November 2011.
VO: What is your highest qualification?
Me: I hold a bachelor's in Computer Science.
VO: So since after school, what have you been doing?
Me: After school, I served and then got a job at xyz bank as a Service Executive. I am an ATM custodian and my roles are blablabla...

VO: nods his head again and ask So why masters?
Me: Sorry?
VO: I said, why do you wanna pursue a masters?
Me: Well, the prospects and opportunities for this course are extremely high in Nigeria and their is a lack of professionals...
VO cuts in: What do you mean by prospects?
Me: Job prospects.
VO: Oh? Okay?
Me (continues): For example, big data and analytics which is one of the courses I will study at TAMUK is relatively new here in Nigeria and experts in the field are hard to source.
(VO again nodding continuously like agama)
Me (continued). Companies here in Nigeria who need the services of big data analysts have no other choice but to hire expatriate professionals from other technologically advanced countries like the US....

VO now nodding harder and harder..

Me: (now feeling like a don jazzy singing ogbeni feli feli continues)...and there is the need to..... (I went blank. Mind you, i never crammed this o. I was flowing and VO was nodding his head and all of a sudden I forgot what I was saying entirely and where i was drivinf at.)

VO was still nodding his head and looking at me ooooo and with the expression in his face, was like, hey? Whatsup nah? Continue, am enjoying the gist...

Me: (I opened my mouth to talk, but nothing came out. Hey? I was doomed....)

VO:

Me: (stammering....) Am sorry sir....

VO: Just calm down. Take your time.

Me: (Just like Danfo wey dey push down a hill I pick up).... and studying this course will equip me with the analytical and technical skills needed to flourish as a data analyst and will help me fill the gap for a lack of indigenous big data analysts in my country.

VO: (indifferent) Have you travel out of the country before?
Me: No. I have not had any need to.
VO: Who is your sponsor?
Me: My dad.
VO: What does he do?
Me: he is into haulage, supply and distribution of petroleum products. He also owns petrol stations here in Lagos and Aba

VO: Are you married?
Me: No, but am engaged.

VO: brings out the devilish love letter from the devil's mailbag)... Am sorry you do not qualify....

Me: (goes deaf)... but summoned courage to ask, BUT WHAT WENT WRONG THIS TIME? (I expected him to say that yeye paper will explain but he said something else).

VO; Am sorry, you failed to convince me you are a genuine student.

Me: thank you.
VO: Have a nice day


Without being told, I know I screwed up when I off like say them press my remote from village....

All the same, I wish my people well... Mercybliss, I will sincerely miss u from the depth of my heart. @Tosin baba, represent us well. Remember you are our TAMUK course rep. @iPhy and @Mayorboi, @ikenna omo Igbo, @ojelade am so sorry I fall una hands big time this second attempt. No doubt it seems my first was even better. I wish you guys a wonderful trip to the States. You guys have been my family here. If God tarries, I will join you guys in due course maybe not now.

@lagosismyhome, @walspring, @my fellow Javelina, and all @Nairalanders you guys are the best.

(I just feel like crying right now but I am a strong man, why shall I cry?

Sorry man, feel for you. These people will just be capitalizing on a single mistake! I tire for the whole VO n interview thing.

gbaby4live:


This gonna be a bad news for some tho..

Yeah.

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Nah. haven't done yet.

aanexplus:
Hi guys.

Finally went for my interview today but I was placed on administrative processing. Is dere anybody else who got this administrative issue? Cos they gave lot of F1 administrative processing

Woah..

Can a small school be a red flag to the VOs?

Because I'm not understanding anymore.

platypelloid:
Respect All,
Please I want to apply for a PhD in one of the iv league schools in Yankee,
I will spend about 40k for application and 100k for GRE.
I'm a med doc,the acceptance rate is 14percent yearly,
Please should I apply for this programme??
Kindly advice me please.

Mafits will register u for
GRE with 50k. Google the name.

tosinooo:
Hello gurus in the house
I want to pay for my visa fee tomorrow and book visa appointment as y'all said time is running out. However, I'm yet to receive my I20, although the school has sent my Sevis ID and school code. I don't want to make any mistake while filling my DS 160 form because I don't have certain information which is contained in the I20 form. Can I book an appointment by using the application ID of the DS 160 without submitting it and submit it when my I20 arrives? Thanks in anticipation

Go ahead. Just don't submit the DS 160 form. I mean final submission until you get your I-20. But book appointment straight up. Don't make mistake when registering on cgifederal site. Remember your last name is your Surname and first name are your other names. Cross check very well before submitting the form.

All the best.

sayilousnwa:



Did you say it worked or not as I saw NO BRO HERE......
Well if it worked you got to give the most high praise....

Lol.. it worked. I was able to speak with an agent.

sayilousnwa:
Which of the customer care representatives did you call?is it Nigeria Embassy (CGI)? Well you dial 014406218 Press the following numbers 4, wait and hear the second option then press another 4, wait again and then press 1, then press the last 1 then you would be transfered to speak with one of their agents.
Hope it solves your problem bro...goodluck

or

Thanks so much. It worked.

No bro here.

I've been trying to speak with a customer care representative on phone, I called the number on http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ng/ng-main-contactus.asp#ContactInformation [+23414406218], no one picked the phone, the programmed voice was just speaking, no idea on how to talk to a representative.

Anyone know of a means to speak to a rep on phone or a new number?

ProfOjah1234:

Since you haven't booked an appointment, Just fill a new application form (DS-160) and use the new confirmation code to book an appointment.

But I won't be able to edit or update my profile on the 'appointment booking' site because my passport number has been attached to it.

Hi guys.. I made a big name error when filling the visa appointment form. I forgot to input my surname.. just my other names. Should I go ahead n book appointment, then mail support to help me out with the error.. or I should wait till they help me rectify the error before booking the appointment. ?

Hi, guys, I applied to a school for an undergraduate program, the school asked for either SAT, TOEFL or ACT but I did TOEFL. Got the admission, but the problem is will the embassy have any problem with me doing TOEFL and not SAT? I heard SAT matters. I got the memo after writing TOEFL.

Pls, share your views guys.