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Visa Approved
6th November 2020
Window 10

VO: So where are you going?
Me: I am going for a PhD program in Chemistry at the University of Louisville, Kentucky

VO: Why Chemistry?
Me: I always loved the thought of manipulating matter into whatever I wanted it to be, as long as I remember. For that reason I turned down admission into the University of Ibadan (one of the best universities in Nigeria) where I was offered Agricultural Economics to go to an anonymous private university in to study Industrial Chemistry.

VO: Hope you never blew up your lab? (laughing)
Me: No.

VO: What research will you be doing?
Me: I proposed to the university to work on nanochemistry. I want to work on reducing the molecular and atomic sizes of substances while optimizing their enhanced properties. These improved nano substances can be applied in cosmetics, drug delivery, agriculture and more to enhance the rate of reaction.

VO: How did you know about the assistantship?
Me: Hence I want to go into full-time research and the minimum educational qualification required to become a researcher is a PhD, I particularly sought for schools that offered financial assistance, as the five year long program will require a lot of finance to complete.

VO: What do your parents think about you leaving them?
Me: My dad insists I come home to visit every year; if I granted a visa.

VO: What does your dad do?
Me: He is a network marketing consultant.

VO: And your mum?
Me: She doesn't work.

VO: This will be a new adventure for you. I will be recommending you for a visa.
Me: Thank you.

VO: Enjoy your stay in the US, hoping things are still normal after this election (lauging).

I must say that the resources here have been very useful. Thanks.

Vader92:
Visa approved
6th November 2020

Me: Good morning (Removes mask)
VO: Good morning, Please put on your mask. We are going to start by taking your finger prints.

After that was completed

VO: So where are you going?
Me: UIUC

VO: Hmm, Urbana Champaign, why are you going there?
Me: I'm a masters student in aerospace engineering at the university and I expect to resume on campus in the spring.

VO: why did you select University of Illinois?
Me: The program at the school has an interesting course structure that provides me with the opportunity to specialize in structural aerospace engineering which is a particular interest of mine.

VO: who's sponsoring the program?
Me: The department gave me a generous funding that comes with tution waiver and monthly stipend to cover for living expenses

VOchecks my i20) What do you intend to do with the degree
Me: I intend to use the degree and skills gained from the program to return to Nigerian and join the National Space Research and Development agency to (Vo cuts in)

VO: Are you married?
Me: No

VO: Any children?
Me: No

VO: have you travelled out of Nigeria?
Me: Yes. I've been to the US, UK, UAE

VO: (pauses for a while) when was the last time you were in the US?
Me: 2017

VO: I intend to issue your Visa
Me:, Thank you

VO: here are your documents blah blah blah
Me: Thank you



I noticed my interview was a lot shorter than most other people. I completed my interview before the two people in front of me on the queue.

The Lady that's going for PHD in chemistry (knows a little too much about nanochemistry,  likes mixing chemicals and has never blown up a building), I tried waiting for you but an officer told me to keep moving. I really hope your friend and the third guy with us also got accepted.


I also noticed two things I thought I should share

1. After an applicant answered a question the VO asked, the next thing the VO said was "how long did you practice that speech?". He eventually got the Visa but I believe the VO tried asking questions he wouldn't expect him to have prepared for cause further down the interview, after answering a question, the VO asked whether he prepared that and he was like "NO" and The VO enthusiasticly said "Yeah I like it when we just talk".

2. An applicant who I think was going for Chemistry was asked what "entropy" was. He was also asked which had more entropy between "air" and one other option I didn't hear.

Lastly, I observed there were more acceptance than rejection during my time in the hall.

Lolz.
Yes, we all got our visas.
I won't say I know too much about nanochemistry.

Please, is it advisable to request another emergency appointment (by fiilling that form from the Lagos Consulate) if yours was canceled?

megapixels:
Which program?Still expecting my admit

I pray you get your admission soon, with funding oh....

megapixels:
Which program?Still expecting my admit

I am going in for Chemistry (PhD).

Please, anyone going to the University of Louisville, Kentucky this fall?
Let's get to know ourselves