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Paywole: I choose to study automobile technology at first in one community college but am thinking of changing it to mech engr since automobile tech is like a subset to the superset of mech engr so pls what are my chances with this

Mi o gbo oyinbo

jimtosam: To everyone who has gotten their VISA:

1. Seek God. Pressures in America are more than the one in Nigeria. Money has lured many int'l students into homosexual, pls be careful.Girls will throw themselves to you, but remember that some are looking for lives to finish. Check youtube and read the story of some HIV positive Americans that decided to infect innocent lives because they were so angry.

2. Search for a local church and identify yourself with them. Please, search don't pick. There are many homosexual Churches.

3. I have heard this several times. Your first 3 weeks in America can determine your stay there. The kind of people you associate with in the first 3weeks. The kind of orientations that you acquired, etc. Why cant you draw you plan for the first three weeks.

4. Know what you want.

5. Read, read and read. Try be the best in your class and you will see how ways will be opening.

6. If you can afford two mobile phone lines, do. Nigerians think everyone that step out is fetching the cash on the tree and they will be mounting pressures on you. So, give one to stubborn people you know and one for your close relatives and friends.

7. Take advantage of your environment.

WOW this is deep

deevick246: I was refused today by the V0 at counter 6 (Lagos). This is how it went down:
I was not praying for the VO because he was spending a lot of time with applicants and he rejected a lot of applicants.
VO: the sighed me as I was walking across to him. Good morning, pass me your documents pls.
ME: good morning sir, here they are
VO: ok can you bring up your case...
ME: I was like na which one be bring up your case again. I asked him to repeat himself and he said it again. So I got it that he want me to tell him what I am here for. Na so I start by saying, I am going to study Masters in Public Administration at ..... University, then defined Public Administration as a disciplined which broadly deals with good governance, human relations and the society at large and also focuses on the implementation of government policies, programmes and activities for the betterment of the citizens. I choose to study masters in PA because I have a keen interest in good governance in Nigeria.
V0: ok, why this school?
ME: because the university offers excellence career preparation in public administration which a real world learning experience.
VO: Have u travel out of Nigeria before?
ME: no, there has not been a need to.
VO: ok, are u married?
ME: No.
VO: where do u work?
ME: I told him.
VO: who is paying for your fees.
ME: my dad.
VO: what does not dad do?
ME: he is a building contractor and a estate developer.
VO: did you write the GRE?
ME: No, the university does not require it for admission into this programme.
VO: I'm sorry I can not issue you the visa at this time....bla bla

Lesson: I know surely that I was refused on the grounds of GRE. Its painful tho, because the V0 was just looking at me and typing seriously and me maintained eye contacts all through.
Advice: please everyone going as a graduate student should endeavour to write either the GRE or GMAT, even if your school does not require it for admission purpose, like mine did not and plus that I had a $2000 partial scholarship, so I was thinking the GRE won't be an issue since its not part of the admission requirements.

At this point, I want to congratulate everyone who got their visas and those yet to go for their interview, I beg make una no dey entertain unnecessary fear, that interview is not as difficult as it has been projected. Its basically a conversation between 2 people ( you and the VO). Be yourself.
I sincerely appreciate king1_00, Freeman_lxy, leadzeal, djunit, walex57, samuel4U and everyone on this thread.
Its not over yet, until I get my visa lol

I refuse to believe u

Sorry bro

Paywole: @house pls am thinking of going back to the ebassy again wit my community college i-20 or maybe re apply to a university but this tym different course hope this won't count against me because I don't know if the VO will be thinking y I had to change course again with my first story

You almost got it, y change it now?
Plus isn't that the course u really wanna study?

sexybol: House Help. I came across a work study program in the US through www.htirboard.com, i applied for a Masters of Science in Information System and was offered a place in Coleman University but am confused on some issues.
1. Can i use this admission to obtain a student visa to US
2. I have a background in a different field, Civil Engr, and the school advises that i need not write GRE, my fear is with this condition will i be considered for a visa
3. I am suppose to pay a deposit any moment from now, can i still meet up for Sept. although the school promised that they will indicate that i can resume at least 3 weeks late.
Over to eveyone help me to take the right decision.

Please check an accreditation site to find out if that skool is accredited. . . I just checked their site out and didn't strike me as one. . . Sorry to say

Paywole: Got to the embassy for the 10:00am appointment to cut mumu story jor
This is where everything went wrong
After giving him story that I have been working in my dads automobile company for some years that I know it will cover the whole gap btw my year of graduation till present.
Vo:Now as I can see you have enough experience in the field you want to go study then y do u want to go to us again
Me:I cudnt say something convincing inside me I know I have been denied no doubt even the next question I didn't want to ans him feeling rily down

Cos us wud give u the practical knowledge of how to move the company forward. . . The company is bout to upgrade to the latest form of technology in this field n instead of bringng expatriates to implement n train the staff, u wud do that.

Dunno which is worse this or oyato

Paywole: na me bro

Sorry bro
What happened?

Paywole: The boi was denied visa!!

Which boy

ebyadieze: I am a She oh!!! not Bro.

Second time this is happening this week

Modified again

ebyadieze: Hello Guys,

I appreciate this forum very much, you are doing a great job and keep it up. I cannot say that I dis not gain a thing or two from here and I got my visa today at the Lagos embassy. My interview was for 7:30am, here it is:
Me: Good morning
VO: Good morning, what are you going to do in the US?
Me: I am going for my Masters in Business Administration at the University of xxxxxxxxx
VO: Why MBA?
Me: It fits my career goal
VO: Did u apply to other schools?
Me: Yes, I did
VO: Which schools?
Me: I named the 3 other schools
VO: Did u write the GRE?
Me: Yes
VO: What were your scores?
ME: I mixed up the scores for the verbal and quantitative but quickly corrected it and told him.
VO: Where do u work?
Me: I work with ......I said the abbreviation of my coy and quickly said the full name of my coy cos I wasn't sure if he would be able to relate with that.
VO: How long have you been there?
Me: 5yrs an 4months
VO: What is your role? What do you do there?
Me: I am in Risk Mgt, and said specifically what area of risk mgt i was working in
VO: What will the MBA do for you?
Me: The MBA will help me take up mgt roles/positions especially in Risk Mgt.
VO: Who is sponsoring you?
Me: My Aunt
Vo: hat does your aunt do?
Me: She imports .........and sells them in both wholesale and retail
VO: ....starts tearing the green slip and says ........ you are good to go since the 30day period is in your favour. You will go to Lekki on Monday to collect your visa. Thank you.
Me: Thank you, excited......starts thinking of lie to tell at the office for coming in an hour late. ........not yet time to apply for my study leave.....till i have my passport back!

Congrats babe

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Would you appreciate help with your American visa application?

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more info at
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Pls tell me more

Another nollywood idea, time to script

Safe trip

bawizle: yes oooooooooo. I just bgot my visa. it was fast.
Here is d interview at abuja, booth 7
VO: smiles & says Good afternoon,
me: Good afternoon, passed my docs
VO: why r u going to u.s?
Me: to obtain a bsc in comp info science in wiley college
Vo: ok. So what is comp info science?
Me: It is a network of hardwares and softwares used in creating, filtering and distributing data in an organization
VO: So how is dat gonna help u?
Me: With the fusion of d knowledge i'll get 4rm dis course,and d acquired knowledge i got while working for my dad, i will be able to solve d major information challenges in the current Nigerian business market.
VO: good, so where is ur school?
Me: Marshall Texas
VO: Where is Texas?
Me: East of U.S...na here i jonse
VO: You're a great student, but u need to learn how to answer lil questions like d location of texas.
Me: i started saying tinz 2 show i know d location, cos i don jonze already. den i said " GOD its ur turn 2 do ur work
VO: have u been 2 u.s?
me: No
VO: hold on
i started thinkin it was over
VO: u have been approved, come bck in 2 days 4 ur visa.

I turned 2 others and made a sign showing i made it. cos dia were over 30 people b4 me, and only one person was approved
It was God

Congrats bro

Mozehh: Guys, please can anyone give me advice on the best way to travel to new orleans from lagos. How should i book my flight to ensure i get the cheapest rates? Should i break the journey? What airline offers are available? Expected cost. Etc. That kind of stuff. Thanks in anticipation.

Hit me up, we myt be in the same shoes

Hmm

lanrypaddy: I understand dat one wouldn't pick himself but I just want †̥ ask so as 2 knw dose VOs norms and what I believe Ȋ̝̊̅§ dat if one eventually meet a tough VO there shd be a corny way 2 dough that VO or You don't think it Ȋ̝̊̅§ possible?

They change characters on a reg, the person harsh today, myt be nice 2mao

lanrypaddy: Greatest unilorite!!! I'm glad 2 meet M̶̲̥̅Ɣ fellow alumnus...I appreciate Ʊя̲̅ words of encouragement and I will also work on that accordingly...did You did Ʊя̲̅ interview @ lagos embassy? Pls let M̶̲̥̅ƺ knw which counter Ȋ̝̊̅§ best in giving visa and wu 2 avoid...wr are Ʊ nw?

You don't pick the counter to go to

geeee: i be babe ooo.thanx man

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geeee: hello huse,got my visa today at lagos.It was Gods' favour. My interview was so short and goes thus

VO:Morning
Me:Morning
VO:What course do you want to study?
ME:Management Information Systems
VO:How did u hear abt TSU?
ME:Got some informations on USnews anduniversities.com .Also TSU MIS is more focused in Supply Chain Management and we have few professionals in that field
VO:Do u have any relations in USA?
ME:Yes, an uncle but he stays in Newyork
VO:What's the duration of your corse?
Me:24months
VO:Who is sponsoring u?
ME:My parents
VO:What do they do?
ME:my mum works in UK and popman has a company in NIgeria
VO: Wht have u been doing?
ME: I stopped work in January in order for me to prepare for my GMAT whch i wrote in MArch
VO:Wats your score?
ME:I told him
VO: Have u traveelled b4?
ME:YES
VO: where, how many times and wat was the longest duration?
ME:i said ukav been there 3 times and the longest was 1 month and 2weeks(that was wen i finished from uni waiting to go for NYSC)
VO:oh k,u went to see ur mum. Pick up ur passport at ikeja on friday.

That was all,he didnt ask for any of my documents.

I really appreciate you Nairalanders.Godbless you richly

Congrats babe

[quote author=sha_money]I know na preparation for texas..lol..I tink emirates na 1680 or so,isn't it good enough? Do u have any cheaper dan dat yet?tell me oo.[/quote]Una still dey watch cheap price. . . I hope u guys know prices increase, they don't drop

davidodoctor: First of all,I give thanks to almighty God..Never underestimate the power of prayers..I fasted for 7 days prior to the interview..Had to apply for emergency interview cos my I waited for all responses from d schools..My appointment was 1:30 in Abuja....the first window was a black American for vip Nigerians,next window was the young white guy sme 1 mentioned earlier in d thread was probably undergoing training,next was the old white man,followed by the young inquisitive lady that held one young undergraduate for close to 20mins befre granting him..
Here's the interview...was depressed neatly in hawes and curtis formal shirt and slacks with pointed toes..I met the young white guy.

Me:Smiling as if I won a lottery...Good morning sir
V.o: Gud morning sir..pls pass ur documents ..
He went thru my Application for about 2 mins...I didn't take my gaze of his eyes....he was looking fr smethin..then I realized...my old passport with my old us visa(visiting) was in my folder..
v.o:Do u have another passport....
Me:Smiling,I passed it to him
V.O: how many times have u bin to the U.s and what for
Me:twice,went on vacation for a few months
V.O:Why do u want to go to d us
Me: For my graduate studies
V.O: why this school?

Me:the school is among the top 10 schools on world ranking..they receive enormous funding for research and they have wonderful research laboratories and equipment..
V.O: U have a medical degree,y mph?
Me:My major would help me greatly in being accepted for residency in Nigeria for this specialty..I then told him some serious stuff on statistics on diseases in Nigeria and need for professionals in my field..
V.O: If u dnt mind me asking.How much do ur parents make in a year and their jobs..
Me: I told him..(I am from a very comfortable home.. )
V.O: how many schools did u apply to and how many accepted..
Me.:applied to 6,accepted 3.wait listed 1 and rejected 2...he smiled like of cos when I told him the 2 schools..they are the best in united states

v.o:looking directly into my eye:Do u intend to work in the U.s
Mestaring back at him like say na fight)...No I don't
V.O:How many siblings do u have and where are they?
Me: I and my sister...she is a student here in Nigeria
V.O:do u have an idea of her tuition fees?
Me: yes I do..told him(huge sum)
V.o: do u have a job now?
Me : yes,I have a letter granting me leave for the duration of my course...can I show u?
V.o: yes.,collects it ..and read..(that was d only document asked for oooo...with the whole library wey I bring)
V.o: raises up my visa collection sheet and explains how I wld pick my visa up..
Me : thank you sir...as I turned...I did a lil punch in d air saying Yesss..
Hallelujah !!!!!!!!!

Congrats bro

Everything is now "post pic"

splendidb20: please friends, I need advice on this case. me and my galfriend are corps members, we receive the same allowance but she always wants me to spend for her. my question is, how is she supposed to behave towards me in terms of money? thanks

And u too, ur spending on her. . . Hiss

acidtalk: Yepah!!!
Will it be that bad?

yes

kandiikane: Unexposed paedophiles like you should be castrated and shot.

Sorry am not like u, I do not lack to courage to approach matured girls. . . . It's sweeter forking a girl that can afford to stay over nite than one that has to leave by 4pm. . . Big fool

Nozy Carter: I have a friend who is dating this chick for four months and she is pregnant but my friend went for a check up and the doctors said the can't produce babies....he is infertile, my friend doesn't doubt that he's the father but knowing what the doctors had said to him for the past 20 years sort of made him have doubts about the kid being his but he loves and trust her gf

Miracles do happen

acidtalk: I am contemplating settling down.
Settling down not as a husband but as a FATHER.

Ladies how will you react if a man tells you "I really love you dearly and care for you but I will rather prefer you to be the mother of my child rather than being a wife. I know you will be a good mum to my kid but not sure if you will be that perfect wife to me"

These are the words I want to tell her tomorrow over dinner.

If I sound okay, I will go ahead. But if you guys think otherwise, they I will chill out. Afterall I won't want her to go and slap me in public.

Prepare for acid

learnt that 4 months ago

[quote author=Real.man]Guys and ladies help me out...I met a lady,nd we started a relationship not up to a month now,she was indirectly asking me for money but i just acted as if i didn't code,just tryng to see if she want me for money or really love me,but i take care of her as necessary and give her money too as necessary.She told me some days ago that she will be travelling to PH,expectedly i think she will go by road,but when chatting with her around 11am the following she told me she is already in PH,that she travelled by air,she even travelled with her two cousins of age 9 and 10,she said the two children shared a sit on the plane and she used a sit bet for them(is this allowed on d local flight?)...and she was complaining that she is broke...pls,i want to knw where the lie is...two children on a plane sit with a single sit belt...??[/quote]Its very possible oooo, sef I just lapped my gf now and they made us share seatbelt sef