@4ril,
I think say everyone go forget the girl o,
The girl was the next applicant after me and was called by another consular immediately my interview started. But as my Consular no allow me end on time (no thanks to his questions), the girl don waka commot by the time i finished.

nevertheless i had obtained her number and was glad to hear that she finally got hers too, though she is going for B-1 tourism (less than 6months i guess).

about the consular, perhaps he had been frustrated even before i entered the room. I only based my judgment on his conduct, tone of voice, strong face, the quick denials he handed out in my presence and the length of time it took me to complete my interview. I could not properly hear some of his interviewees' responses to determine if they were giving the right answers (except an old woman who spoke quite well but was still denied). Sure, being mean is not equal to denial, it just might mean a little more stress for the applicant

But, mean or mild, what will be will be

@Superbrain
Thanks. I wish you God's favour as you process Spring 2011. You've already gotten the visa.

@OjaP
I just went through your post now, na the same tough guy interview both of us though i finished my own interview around 10 am. Thank God you were able to answer those geology questions very well. It is a matter of favour and not labour.

@Dantecmu
Na so o! once it is your time, it is your time

@House

To God be all the glory.
I have been following this thread for over a year now even though I just breeze in and out. I sincerely appreciate everybody’s contribution and special thanks to those who respond to my questions.

After a lot of delays which had made me think that Fall 2010 would not be possible, I had my interview today at Lagos and here is how it went:

Got to the embassy around 6:50 am and went through the normal clearances. Afterwards I sat down waiting for the Biometrics while one fine chic was beside me and engaged me in a conversation. This actually helped me eliminate any form of nervousness as I was not even thinking about the interview.
There were 5 Consulars and after an assessment, I observed that Cons1-Fair, Cons2-Good, Cons3 (Chinese Woman)-Mean, Cons4(One big guy)-Very Very mean, Cons5(Good). Immediately I started praying for the good ones. As it got to my turn I noticed that the only free place was the Very Very mean Cons4, na so I run go Convenience/Toilet straight and spent like 10 mins hoping that he would have called somebody else. As it turned out, the guy did not call anybody, and as soon as I sat down, he called for next applicant. I just prayed within me that God should take all the glory.

Cons: Pass me your documents
Me: (passed my passport, I20 and Sevis receipt)
Cons: (looks at the I-20) you are going for Masters in Electr….
Mecompletes it for him) electrical engr at XYZ University
Cons: so tell me, how did you hear about this university
Me: During my undergraduate days at ABC university…
Cons: Is that school here in Nigeria
Me: Yes, (continued with my explanation), I had access to some of their papers and I was impressed with the quality of work
Consjots down what I said) You saw their papers and you liked it?
Me: Yes
Cons: Did you apply to any other school?
Me: Yes, I applied to a total of 3 schools
Cons: Tell me their names (Told him)
Cons: Ok, tell me about this school’s program
Me: Well, in my 1st year at the school, I will be doing …… (gave him some info the school had sent to me, and at some point I mixed up somethings and stammered a bit)
Cons: (cuts me) Ok, at least you have told me some things
Cons: When you finish, what are you gonna do
Me: come back to Nigeria to work in the oil and gas industry
Cons: where?
Me: (expantiated that probably in an indigenous company like oando or even NNPC)
Cons: okay, we’ve settled that
(At this point, I thought everything was over but na lie)
Cons: I see that you’ve paid your SEVIS fee (looks at the I-20 again)
Cons: Your school resumes Sept 21, so you still have ample time. Your fees is $36,645, how do you intend to pay
Me: I have a Tuition Scholarship from the school
Cons: (looks at the I-20 again) Can I see a letter from the school to show that
Me: (gave him the letter)
Cons: that covers about $20, 000, so how do you intend to pay for the rest
Me: my dad is paying the rest
Cons: Did he write me a letter
Me: (showed him the letter)
Cons: Ok, he has promised to pay, Can I see his bank statement
Me: (showed him the statement)
Cons: that’s quite a lot of money
Cons: take this form and go collect your visa on Monday… (started a long story about me entering the US only 30 days before the commencement of the program, not putting my I-20 in my luggage because of Port of entry, blah blah blah!)
At this point, I was just thanking God.
Cons: I will collect your I-20 and passport. Do you have any questions for me?
Me: (for where? The only question I for ask him was why was he denying people anyhow because almost 6 people that he attended to before me were all denied including one 70yr old woman) I just shook my head and walked out before he changed his mind and I silently prayed for OjaP that he would not meet this guy. Other applicants were giving me thumbs up, but no be me o, It was totally God.
The guy no type anything at all in to the computer, he just took his time to face me and conduct a proper interview

@Gongo aso,
thanks for your efforts when I needed to courier my I-20 and thanks for your sincere concern (as promised).

@OjaP,
I am very happy for you too. Being denied is not a funny experience as I saw people getting depressed after denials. I will send you a mail if we can hook up at VFS office on monday

@Nethacker,
I hope you can now hook me up with people in my prospective city. should be sending you a mail soon.

@Other prospective applicants,
Never give up, I had many challenges/obstacles but as has been said on this thread, don't let the words "give up" be in your dictionary. I wish you all the best…

Anyone can get in touch with me via oluomo1@gmail.com

Thanks

Hello house (especially Nairaspace and seadog406)

Please what is the format of the mail for emergency appointment. I mean what are the necessary information and how often should it be sent. Kindly include other tips to secure an emergency appointment as soon as possible.

Thanks

Hello house,

Please I have a question - I canceled my appointment twice and so the VFS receipt was inactivated. However, considering that the resumption date of my school is near, I want to apply for emergency interview.

Do I still need a new VFS receipt since i will not be schedulling a new appointment online, but now send emails for emergency interview?

Pls I need urgent answers. Thanks

@ Nethacker, I have been following this thread for a long time and I respect your contributions so far that I don't expect you to be excessively emotional when responding to threads.

Re-read my post, and you will clearly see that I ALREADY HAVE an admission, just waiting for I-20 to arrive. And what does my asking for her email have to do with the fact that she is married. (do you think i have ulterior or lewd motives?)

I only wanted to network with people in a place where I will be spending the next few years.

Oga, Let the person in question answer for herself. Biko, don't let things get personal and confrontational. thats not my person

@pittbaby, I would love to have your email address so that we can chat on yahoo messenger if you don't mind.

I will be coming to cincinnati for fall but i'm still processing my I-20. (already got admission).

It would be nice to have someone from OH help me get familiar with the life even before I come.

@femilangy, nethacker et al

If one receives a university fellowship for masters, does it usually include accommodation fees? If not, then how does one get a place to stay because it might be a city or state where there is nobody u know at all. (perhaps you guys over there can share your experience and how you settled ur accommodation).

Also, should the bank statement to be taken to the embassy cover other fees apart from tuition (like accommodation, books, feeding etc)?

Hi everyone

i've gone through the earlier replies and all i can do is shiver with fear because i am about to ship a laptop from the US using FEDEX. the guy sending it suggested FEDEX (i think almost everybody in the US does). To be candid i no get any money for custom fees e t c. (after i have paid for shipping and all the necessary duties). i feel all the money should be included in the shipping cost once and for all.

The question is - is the customs fee only peculiar to FEDEX or the same with other shipping agencies? which other courier can i use that is reliable and not too expensive. pls i need suggestions.

thanks