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Congratulations to you and all those preparing for spring 2022

niccopro:
VISA APPROVED GUYS! Spring 2022

Date: 21st September 2021
Location: Abuja

My first time going to the US Embassy but this forum has been instrumental to my practice and information, so I had to just post mine for others to see.

I was interviewed by a white woman.

VO: Good morning, pass me your documents.
ME: Good morning. Sorry before we start, I stutter a bit but I will be fluent as possible
VO: No problem
VO: I can see you are going to Texas A&M University
ME: Yes, that's right
VO: For masters in Engineering?
ME: Masters in Industrial Engineering.(I corrected her immediately)
VO: Okay
VO: What do you do?
ME: I work at an Engineering firm in Lagos as a Technical Officer.
VO: What will you be doing after your study?
ME: I will definitely be coming back to Nigeria to continue working at my current company as I have an offer of a managerial role upon my return.
VO: I can see you work at XXXXXXXX
ME: Yes (I repeated the company name)
VO: What do they do?
ME: They are into fabrication of tanks, water and sewage treatment systems
VO: Give me an approximate staff strength of the company
ME: We have two Offices. One in Lagos and other in Ibadan with an approximate of 60 staff in total.
VO: who is sponsoring your study?
ME: My Uncle will be sponsoring me, he has been sponsoring my education as a child.
VO: What does he do?
ME: He is a medical doctor and he owns two hospitals, one in Lagos and other in Ogun state.
VO: Is he in Nigeria?
ME: Yes he is (He actually just returned from the US so my response was a bit shaky).
VO: Ok, I will be approving your visa......... (I always read on here that people stops hearing what the VO is saying about Covid at this point) I literally didn't hear anything as well, different thoughts and emotions all at once.

I collected my white paper and in two days my passport was in Lagos.

It was just God, that's all I can say!

He can if he can explain to the VO why his supervisor is sponsoring him

Debsiey:
Dear all, good afternoon. I just joined this platform.

I have some questions on sponsor.

My husband got admitted Uni of Georgia. Has Graduate assistance-ship with tuition waiver.

Can we use his supervisor as sponsor. In order to cover for about $4k deficit.

Cristiano Ronaldo has said he could stay at Manchester United for the next "three or four years". According to him, he has returned to the club to "win again". Ronaldo returned to United after 12 years on a two-year deal with the option for one more.
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Yes you need to renew .. You need at least 6months validity before going for visa

mikeayus:
Hello guys, please i need advise from experienced persons here, my international passport will be expiring by Nov 2022. I want to submit applications to schools for Sept 2022. Is it advisable I submit this soon to expire passport or do I have to renew it first before applying to schools? I just want to be on the safer side. will be awaiting your kind responses. Thanks

You can continue the process then apply for Emergency within 60days of your resumption

ladun27:
I just got an admission for January and there is no visa interview date till February
Should I defer the admission or is there another way to go about it?

You're good to go.. Please don't forget to pray

Samongo:
Good day everyone.
Guys, I will be going for my interview tomorrow, pls any other suggestions on this?

You can send me an email

Radekeh:
Good afternoon,
Please my interview is coming up in December, I'm a Library and Information Science graduate and I've been admitted to study Social Work for my masters. Please I need someone to help me with mock interviews
Thank you

Please send me an email Jonesdozisblog@gmail.com

AnamegeNzube95:
I sent u an email, i will need to know how best to state what my sponsor does

Email Jonesdozisblog@gmail.com

Elcarter5:
please I need your help as I was denied on the 13th

Jonesdozisblog@gmail.com

FOF4u:
Good day all

@Jonesdozi and others with USA experienced kindly help a brother.

Please am new here

I am a graduate of E/E/Engr ( 2.2 ) 2009.
since February 2011 after my nysc i had be on my own ( self-employed ) but now I want to apply for masters in USA probably in same course or any related field. Please advise on the process and also how i can search for school that is not much expensive. I don't have anyone abroad. Lastly, is it possible for the interview officer to believe I'm sponsoring myself or must someone stand for me?

@Jonesdozi please drop your email, lemme mail you.

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It is a red Flag, your trip also covers lots of things, not just your flight ticket.

Samongo:
Guys

Pls I need an answer to this

On my DS-160, the part where I was asked who is sponsoring my trip, I wrote myself but my uncle will be sponsoring my education and I have his SOA with me. Hope this is not a red flag? My interview is in a weeks time, should I fill another DS-160 form?
Pls I need advice

Your uncle earning 5million monthly in Nigeria... is a red flag, please note that the VO are well educated. Why will your uncle want to sponsor you for masters? You shouldn't have mentioned your sister moving to Canada as well. Kindly send a message if you need help revising your transcript

Wroyal:
Good evening all. I’m gradually recovering from the discouragement that comes from getting a denial.

Please see transcript below

Date: 19th August, 2021
Time: 11:00am
Location: Lagos
Funding: Zero

Brief background - I’m a graduate of accounting, and I’ve also worked within the Healthcare space)

VO: please pass your passport and I-20
Me: passed it (Good morning)

VO: I see you’re going to Texas A&M, how many schools did you apply to and why Texas A&M?
Me: I applied to 3 schools (mentioned them). I choose Texas A&M for several reasons:
- A senior colleague at work is a graduate of Texas A&M university and is doing very well in the position she heads. My sister is also a graduate of the school and is currently working in Canada (needed to mention that my sister had left the US because my first denial was for attending her graduation in 2019)
- The school also offers a minor I’m interested in (Economics of Health care in the US) which I can take within my 2 year stay without having to extend my duration in the US. I’d be studying Business Analytics.

Over the past 5 years, I’ve majorly worked in the Cancer space and have been able to identify the huge gap is data/ information and turning this into possible solutions for better healthcare in Nigeria. This made my decision to further my education easier as I have identified a gap that I am willing to address. Also my background in finance/ accounting (which involves preparing and analyzing financial data),aids my desire to have an MBA in data science and data science is actually The future. Business analytics is an hybrid between science and business.
Converting medical data into useful information

VO: Kept typing without looking at me. I honestly got confused because there was an awkward silence.

VO: Who would be sponsoring you?
Me: My uncle, he’s a consultant at a teaching hospital and also consults and is on the board of several hospitals in Lagos.

VO: What’s his average monthly pay?
Me: about 5-8million monthly

VO: types for a short while and handed the blue paper. And said I didn’t qualify for the visa.

She made a face when I spoke about my reason for the school. She probably wasn’t convinced.
I’ve heard people say my “Uncle” being my sponsor was a red flag. But I’ve read transcript of people who got their Visa approved even with their uncle/ 3rd party as a sponsor.

I want to reapply (for Spring 2022) but I’m not sure if using my uncle will be a disadvantage again. I don’t have any other sponsor and don’t think it’ would look genuine for him to deposit the money in my account for an interview I’d most likely be having soon (before the year runs out).

This is my seeking help/assistance on how to go about this in reapply.

Thank you in anticipation of your response.

Regards

Please send me a private message

Pamelayoung:
I need help for mine please

Please send me a message a private message

Elcarter5:
please I need your help as I was denied on the 13th

AnamegeNzube95:
Date: 12th August 2021
Venue: Abuja
Time: 7am
Status: Denied


Transcript.

VO: I see you are going to Louisiana State University, Shreveport for Masters in Information Science. (My I-20 bears Information Science, but my Program is Computer System Technology)

Me: I am going for Masters in Computer System Technology with Concentration in Data Science

VO: (Looks at my DS-160) OK. So what do you currently do in Nigeria.

Me: I currently teach in Catholic School, Our Lady's International Secondary School, where i teach Economics and Statistics.

VO: When did you Obtain your Bachelor of Science

Me: 2019

VO: So what have you been doing since then

Me: After my B.sc i went for my compulsory NYSC where i worked as a Teacher at Kizito Comprehensive Secondary School, Akwaibom. After my NYSC i got employed in a Catholic School where i currently Teach Economics and Statistics.

VO: I see you have a Scholarship of .... Who will pay for the remaining

Me: My father

VO: What does your Father Do?

Me: He is a Major distribution of stockfish and has 3 warehouses of Stock fish.

VO: What do you plan to do after you complete your Studies

Me: I plan to return to my country to apply for the position of Data Analyst in a reputable Company like Nigeria National Bureau of Statistics or the Central Bank of Nigeria. I plan to work with them for a while and establish my own firm where i will work as a Data Science Consultant, i will help Companies in running business and data analysis and make better business policies, predictions and decisions.

She returned my passport, and issued me a green slip and Said sorry you do not qualify now, i can apply later

One red flag here is you're going to a Masters in computer science, but your current employment is not related to it. So why are you going for such MSc? Secondly In stead of saying your dad distribute stock fish, you make it more appealing. The VO might not know what stock fish. Let me know if you need additional help preparing for your next appointment.

Please note that US and UK are different countries..

mjksho:
Hello everyone, I need your help with a situation. The person in question has a masters in the UK and returned to Nigeria. Then on trying to return to the UK for a Ph.D, he got a denial. The denial was on the ground of false bank documentation and issued a 10-year ban. Now, this time around, he has been admitted to a US school for a PhD, and have the right bank documentation. How would the UK refusal affect their US visa application? Would it affect this at all? Or would the VO consider this a fresh case?

If you're going for a MSc, you'll definitely be asked.. Where you work currently? When talking about what your sponsor does, don't just say he's in charge of a company that drills borehole.. You need to know if the VO understand what it means.. Also, do you have a Thesis for your program

mikeljims:
Happy Sunday everyone,

Please I have my interview coming up this week and I’ll need all the help I can get. I’m open to any form of support or criticism, or maybe just someone to help me with a mock interview. Any kind of help will be greatly appreciated.

Below preparatory transcript.

Program: Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences (PSM)
School: OSU (Oregon State University)
COA: $54,830
Funding: None
GRE: 299 (AN: 4) wasn’t needed during application
TOEFL: 95 (R:20, L:23, S:23, W:29)
Attempt: First attempt

Where Are you heading to?
I'm heading to Oregon state university for my Professional Science Master's Degree in Environmental Sciences.

Why Oregon state uninersity:

I chose Oregon state university because they offer a Professional Science Master's Degree in environmental Sciences which integrates extra training in Communication, Business management, Ethics and other professional Skills which I will be needing on my return to effectively run the Geophysical services arm of the family business. (****** Geophysical Services) which is where I have been working since after my Bachelor's Degree. These extra trainings are not included in a traditional Science master's program. (just incase they further ask why this school amdist other choices)

Who will be paying for this trip:

My Brother (name) who is in charge of the family business. (****** Nigeria Limited) which is a Geophysical Services Company based in XXXXX. We offer consultation, drilling, installation and maintenace of boreholes. And we are currently looking to improve on ways to better protect the environment while at this.


What do you intend to do with this degree?

I intend to return home to take over the running of the Geophysical arm of the company so my brother can retire.

Married? No

Previous travel? No, I haven't had a reason to.


Please if there’s any documents or paperwork anyone think I might need to carry along aside I-20, Sevis payment receipt, visa appointment confirmation and passport; please don’t hesitate to let me know

Thanks everyone.

One red flag here is you're going to a Masters in computer science, but your current employment is not related to it. So why are you going for such MSc? Secondly In stead of saying your dad distribute stock fish, you make it more appealing. The VO might not know what stock fish. Let me know if you need additional help preparing for your next appointment.

emmanuelle27:
I'm not sure we're something went wrong oh, bosses here will see but maybe try to be specific with what you want to do and were you wish to work when you return, that's my guess, good luck next time

Big Brother Naija, BBNaija season 6 housemate, Saskay has called out Pere as the least housemate she trusts in the house. Saskay, describing Pere as being creepy, said he's trying so hard to be a game player by noticing everyone's strategy.

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Big Brother season 6 housemate, Maria has revealed that she is not ready to trade her boyfriend for any guy in the house.

Maria made this known during a discussion with fellow housemates Peace and Nini.She also revealed that it is the reason she has been trying to maintain a mutual relationship with all the guys in the house.
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Chelsea boss, Thomas Tuchel, has said that he would not want to Cristiano Ronaldo return to the Premier League.

According to the German tactician, the Portugal interest would make life difficult for Chelsea if he joins either Manchester United or Manchester City.
The Portugal legend Ronaldo is widely considered one of the best players of all time, and Tuchel lamented his return to the Premier League.

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Kindly post your transcript

Audacious21:
Good afternoon,
Please my interview is on the 30th of August and I would like someone to help scrutinize my proposed transcript. Thanks �

If you'll be going with a Statement of Account, it should be the same person paying for your trip. The school funds granted is usually for tuition

Laworldz:
Guys abeg naaaa �‍♀️�‍♀️�‍♀️

Congratulations.. Please don't forget to share your transcript. Was it your first time? f it was, can you share the process and things you did when you got to the embassy and what document did you go with. Your response will help lot's of new applicants here.

ObamaMessi:
I Love you @ll to those who contributed; you guys are great. My visa was approved today. So stressed out.Transcript later.Once again, thank you.