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Goldfinger266: Hello Guyz. I am sure this is my first time of posting on this trend. Moreover, I have bin following the trend which has made mi become very familiar wit likely questions @ and d experience for the pre and post F1-visa acquisition to the US. I was at the Lagos embassy yesterday,August 1 for 7:30 am and I got my visa approved within 3mins.No single documents was asked. I missed my way twice while going outside. Security had to shout on me that I shud use d exit cos d visa has bin approved. Till now, is still doin mi like play-like play. Although, I had confidence in God that they would give me, but getting there I became so nervous that my head and ears wre so hotttt and coupled wit d fact that d place was not even conducive at all. I was not even conscious of what was going on the d embassy. I can't say rate if visa issuance/denial that yesterday. All I was conscious of was the fact that I carried GrACE. I will be posting the transcript very soon.

I thank God for making my dream of going to the US a reality. I thank my good friend who led mi to this trend,@bodeplot. He did a thorough job by ensuring I read relevants part of this trend. He never got tired to keep mi update. I thank chike George, Aramide,franklin Uba,Boluwatife, who are all in the US alredi for their support. I also appreciate all my coach on this trend, even though I have not bin active on this trend. I will post the full transcript today by God grace.


Fellow naira landers,I believe God will grant the desire of all that are yet to get their vis to d US IJN, PRAY WORKS. Kip praying and believe in God plz.......

You will be charged for the shout out o @the bolded #lol. Congrats man and kudos to Bodeplot (reminds me of a topic on Control course during UG)

Have a pleasant stay in obamaland. God bless!

Walspring: Is it SAT or TOEFL i will sit for since am going for my Undergraduate in US although my school waived it but they said when i get to the school in US i will sit for English test and Math test.. So house advise me on which one to do.

Amefrica: Hey Buddies!! I'm looking to book the VISA appointment by mid September and school resumes on Jan 4..
Werrin I learn for dis thread be say 1 cant book 4 months b4 resumption..
Homies! I wan do everything shaperly cuz NO TIME TO CHECK TIME, CHECKING TIME IS A WASTE OF TIME..
Kindly advice!
Best regards..

eedrism: I was Denied today @ Abuja EmbaSsy after 12hours journey all 2ru yesterday smh,I was interview by a Guy @ counter 7,
--Am so SAD Right now nd have been fasting nd praying 2 GOD---so y Didn't GOD Accept my prayers Why ? #sad

eedrism: Good morning,my fellow NL family,today is d day,on my way to the embassy now,I know I have tried my best nd have donemy par now---ohh lord see me through this interview nd be with me !!!NL family pls don't forget me in prayer this morning !iwill share my testimony insha allah.

HotNaijaBabe: Well done guys...the fights is just making this thread longer and loooongeeerrrr....haaaah! Pity me oh! I have to start reading from part 1.. I work during the day, and its really tasking going through the threads.. I think I have to do this:

I want to apply to IIT, Chicago. For graduate studies, for spring semester starting Jan , 2014.
My Uncle will check out the school for me over there on Monday Morning.
I have registered on their site online.
I haven't started Applications proper as I haven't gotten my transcript or any of the documents..

My questions:

What other schools can I apply to in the US that will bode well with the VO's.

This is actually your choice. Will advise you check the ranking of graduate schools in your field of study. IIT is in the 70th ranked or so in ECE I guess. So you can look for schools that are within that ranking bracket and make a decision. Check www.usnews.com

Do i really need to write TOEFL?
Yes, you will need to write either TOEFL/IELTS and score a minimum of 79 in TOEFL or 6.5 band in IELTS according to the requirement on IIT website. Check the school website for the latest requirement(s)

How long does it take to get an appointment date at the embassy?
This actually depends on the period you wanna book the appointment. It's better to book ahead of time when the rush isn't much. This is a rush hour and it's pretty hard to get an early appointment date now.

Can I use my Uncle (My mums brother) as my Sole Sponsor? He lives and works as an accountant in Chicago.
DON'T EVEN TRY TO USE YOUR UNCLE who resides in Chicago. It's a red flag. I once made the mistake of using my bro's acct domiciled in Texas and I paid the price. So endeavour to find a local sponsor as that will prove strong ties outside the US

Do I need a personal Statement of account of my own?
This is actually optional since it isn't a case of self-sponsor. However, you can just take along if you so wish...

I promise to read from Part1- 4 every chance I get. But I will also appreciate information from anyone going for grad Studies in Chicago or even IIT.... Thank you.
please do if you can. It helps a great deal and makes you more confident.

Hope this helps...

Amefrica: I registered, I wrote and I passed (by God's grace) thanks to those who wished me success..
Jah bless u

Ms Nas: LOL. Which project?

kayspice!:
Hi Everyone, just like Lajupet, iv been a silent observer on this thread but i keep reading through daily even though i got my visa last month. I have learnt a lot from this thread and it did help prepare me and boost my confidence for my interview so i figure its just fair to post my experience too. First i got my date miraculously. I was pressed for time not because school was resuming anytime soon but because i needed to know my fate(visawise) on time

... Guess you are still typing...

imperiouxx: I think I heard someone saying flynbird is expected here today.

Where's she?

Perhaps she forgot her NL password I hope she's fine.

a1jnrinc: Thanks for your response bro... Very much appreciated.... I would definitely forget about going to a community college. Do you know of any affordable public university that would suffice. Also talking about closing the gap between my studies.... What do you suggest ?? I have worked in 2 companies and can get recommendation letters etc. I am just trying to plan in order not plan to fail. Thank you.

HotNaijaBabe: You will get the Visa...I can even pray and fast for you..

e-hug . Please do

bodeplot: My question is on ds-160 form, and is dis, there is a section of d form askin if I av make travellin plans?wat u do advice I pick? Yes/No,

If i sey yes,it will ask me to fill wen i will arrived n b departin, d airline i wil use and also other travelin details.

Meanwhile,I av nt gone for interview not to talk of making travelin plans wit airlines.

Pls house, is it YES or No?for pple dat av filled dres or pple in US alwedy..thanks in advance

teeblazer: Ok, no probs..have a great time at UTD

Thanks. Pray for me make I get visa first

HotNaijaBabe: Okay, thanks. I'm waiting oh.

@Lisadem..thanks so much for that site, I'm currently downloading the first one. Barron's new GRE, 19Th edition.

teeblazer: Any reason for turning down the admission?

teeblazer: Lisadem so we are going in for the same course and the same school?

That's so cool...

HotNaijaBabe: Oh god! I can't believe you guys are for real. An Angel must have led me to this thread, I swear...lol.
Thanks a lot. So, are you in Illinois right now? And how did you manage to do all the processing yourself?

You also take along a printout of your appointment confirmation page, writing materials (optional) + CONFIDENCE

Amefrica: ...Pls, asides my int'l passport, what else do i take along ?...

HotNaijaBabe: Oh thank you so much.. I am an avid reader so I will read from Part 1.. I will read it like a novel..Lol.

I know I will be needing GRE, TOEFL and IELTS materials cos from the little I have read on this thread, I know I have to write one or two of these exams..I'll appreciate if anyone can drop materials for me : valiatta1886@yahoo.com

Thanks in advance.

Ricky Rozay: Visa Approved!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I can't shout ooooooooooooo.. I will be back with the Full Gist.......

olarwarlay: Yes ooo, thank you my brother.... Posting this from Houston, landed IAH 5:15am

Amefrica: My Interview Experience..
Me: Good Morning ma (bowing my head a lil bit)
VO: Oh! Good Morning, please pass me ur documents..
I did...
VO: (looking at my intl passport) How old are you..
Me: 17years 4months
VO: WOW! So u are going to XYZ University.?
Me: Yes ma'am for my undergraduate studies..
VO: (laughin hard) i sure know it couldnt be post graduate.. What are you going for..
Me: International relations..
VO: What are ur plans afta graduation..
Me: I intend to take my studies further and find a suitable role within an international organisation such as African Union, United Nations etc, ideally with specific focus on assisting people, who have been displaced due to war, civil unrest, famine or other natural disaster..
VO: OMG! Who is ur sponsor ?
Me: My Dad..
VO: (typed for some time) I'm glad to tell you ur visa is approved, pick ur (i couldnt hear anything again, like she dey rap)..
Me: (with a smile) thanks ma.. Are you single ?
VO: Yes of course!
Me: Wow! I think u r cute, pretty, beautiful, awesome...
VO: (laughing out loud) cuts in, thanks for the compliments, have a pleasant stay in the US..
Me: (stood up) thanks ma'am (with a wink)..
Waka comot, gave my dad a real hand shake and hug.. I knelt down and look up into d sky and said ''I KNEW THAT WAS YOU''...
That's how the dream went, may God turns it into reality..

kwizzy212: If I make the payment ... How sure is it I go get my money... As long have I'm sure I would get my money back I would def pay

kingcobra2003: People, please I paid my SEVIS Fee and went for my interview on Tuesday, I was denied. Do I need to pay anoda sevis fee as I want to reapply immediately?

zynnnie: Ladies and gentlemen, my visa was just approved now in lagos. It was magical. Details in few mins,

Ms Nas: @Fidelia.John just called me! She got her visa approved in Abuja!!! I'm so happppyyyy! Come share your experience girl!

Morris: I was denied at us embassy abj today dis hw it went:

My current employer a compan is sponsorin me so he ask two questions: so ur employer will pay for ur 4yrs? and I said yea, and he asked again so wat do u do for dem? I told him am quality control analyst and explaind my duties but he stil asked same questn again and I gav him same ansa. Dat was where I made a mistake cos I found out he was trying to knw wat de company benefits frm me for sending me for de program and he was de only one interviewing all of us at de time he got close to my turn he startd denying ppl and drinkin water and I tink his was gettin tired. Dats all he asked.
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