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Pesbest:
with 100% funding for the PhD and also teaching assistant/research assistant offer............would there be need for SOA is the SOA mandatory in case

There would be no need for a SOA.

As a matter of fact, I didn't go with any.

beejhay69:
Congratulations.

Thanks.

asunmoGGMU:
Congratulations boss! Best wishes. I pray I will share my transcript with joy too when it is time.

Thank you.

Amen, you will share your transcript with Joy.

VISA Approved today, December 6th, 2021 in Abuja.

School: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.

Program: PhD Chemical Engineering.

COA: $41483
Funding: $46298

Time Slot: 09:15 am but I got there around 08:00 am and was interviewed around 11:00 am.

Only one VO attended to Non-Immigrants - the bald white male (without glasses).

While outside, I noticed a lot of people left with blue papers. When I got in, this trend continued including one going for her master's in public health with her family.
For the white paper rain, four people before me were approved in a row. The first was a guy going for his MS (Finance or something in that line). He is an accountant and got a loan of about #6 million for his program. Next is a lawyer going for a visit/vacation. He had been to the US on two occasions (One for his nephew's graduation and second, for a visit to his sister in California). The third is a guy going to Georgia State University for his MS (Biology or Virology. I couldn't hear him well). He had a deficit of around $780. The fourth is a lady going to Georgia State University for her MS too. She has a deficit of around $14k.

Now, my turn.

Vo: (While stepping forward to him) Can I have your documents, please?
Me: Yeah, sure. Good morning!

Vo: Good morning.
Me: How are you today?

Vo: Fine. Have you traveled out before?
Me: No, I have not.

Vo: Place your fingers on the fingerprint scanner.
(I did exactly as he instructed).

Vo: What University are you going to?
ME: I am going to the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville for my PhD degree in Chemical Engineering.

Vo: Why did you choose this school?
Me: I chose to join University of Arkansas for a number of reasons:
First, my research interest is in the area of membrane separations and Professor Wickramasinghe is a leading researcher in this area. He is currently working on membrane separations for biofuels to solve the problem (I had a lot to talk about but he didn't give me enough chance to state my reasons for choosing this school. He nodded and cut me)

Vo: What do you do?
Me: I am lecturer at the chemical engineering department, OAU. I teach first year and second year undergraduate courses in biochemical engineering and chemical separations. I also assist professors with research activities and guide students with homework and research activities.

Vo: What will you be coming back to do?
Me: I will be returning to my work as a lecturer I and set up my lab where I can continue my research and at the same time mentor young minds for the future.

Vo: Do you have any friends or family members in the US?
Me: No, I don't have any one in the US.
(He typed for a while and said the golden words).

Vo: Everything looks okay. I will be recommending your visa for approval. This paper will explain how you will pick up your passport in 2-3 days. Take this I-20 with you always.
Me: Thank you. Have a great day.

PS: The above was my fourth attempt. The first three attempts were for MS Chemical Engineering at SDMines without funding.

crowniran:
Oh. Thank you, was beginning to be worried.

You have nothing to worry about.

crowniran:
Yes, Fayetteville.

Does that mean I can be offered admission and considered for possible funding before sending official scores?

Yes, the unofficial test scores are sufficient for admission decision and funding consideration.

Themaths:
Could also be Little Rock or Pine Bluff

Yes, it's possible. It could be any of those. But by instinct, I felt he was probably referring to the one at Fayetteville.

crowniran:
Hello. Please who has at any point applied to University of Arkansas lafeyette. Was your application reviewed by just submitting Unofficial copies of your test scores?

Do you mean Fayetteville?

Yes, unofficial test scores are acceptable for initial review only.

ponpon:
Hi there.

I sent you a mail bro. Kindly reply.

kallowdean:
Congratulations to the college applicants that I have selected.

Well, it was not an easy task, reviewing almost 100 emails. Am not a perfectionist, but in all fairness, I tried my possible best.
Those selected know themselves and they are solely free to make comments here. Those not selected should not despair as many more chances will come out soon.

Some call it Christmas gift, while I call it service to humanity in all capacity we can find ourselves.
As at this month in 2016, I was still in Naija fight to get admission overseas. But now I hold an MSEE and am close to a potential PhD.
If not for God and the support I got from people like @Walspring @texterem and many selfless individuals, I would not be in the US myself.

So, glory is to God. We will continue to give back to the community for God's love.
Insha Allah, I will pay the application fees for them before December ending or first week of January.

You have a mail bro.
Kindly reply. Thanks

kallowdean:
Congratulations to the college applicants that I have selected.

Well, it was not an easy task, reviewing almost 100 emails. Am not a perfectionist, but in all fairness, I tried my possible best.
Those selected know themselves and they are solely free to make comments here. Those not selected should not despair as many more chances will come out soon.

Some call it Christmas gift, while I call it service to humanity in all capacity we can find ourselves.
As at this month in 2016, I was still in Naija fight to get admission overseas. But now I hold an MSEE and am close to a potential PhD.
If not for God and the support I got from people like @Walspring @texterem and many selfless individuals, I would not be in the US myself.

So, glory is to God. We will continue to give back to the community for God's love.
Insha Allah, I will pay the application fees for them before December ending or first week of January.

Thank you kallowdean.
I appreciate you mucho

GboyegaD:
It only shows the information of the primary applicant.

I am sorry I have no idea how to retrieve the information

GboyegaD:
Does anyone have an idea how to retrieve the DS160 for a couple whose Ds160 wasn't completed and an appointment have been booked without saving the DS 160 reference number?

Provided the couple used the DS-160 confirmation number to book the appointment, click the 'update profile' tab on the cgifederal webpage. There lies the DS-160 confirmation number which can be used to retrieve the uncompleted DS-160 form

quick recovery bro.

congrats Mike!