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gentledoj:
Thanks

Concerning why US? Put more light please

About NCCU, personal reason like wat

She was asked why she was going to US for a masters degree and her answer was that 'US is a developed country' ( I heard it loud and clear). Then I think i heard d VO say Nigeria is developed enough to offer her a masters degree in engineering.

About Why NCCU, your response is generic na. Try and choose something specific like what you personally stand to gain there. Not because its the best school. Its a poor response

gentledoj:
F1 visa interview questions and my answers. Help me check the answers please. Suggestions are welcome. Interview next week

1. Where are you going to in USA?
Answer: North Carolina, Durham

2. Why USA?
Answer: it is an advanced country with advanced technology and research. Going to USA will make me have more access to job opportunity here in Nigeria because of the high quality education. I will be more proficient in English and work with different international organizations in Nigeria.

3. To do what in USA?
Answer: for bachelor of science degree in Nursing

4. Why NCCU?
Answer: NCCU is a public university located at the city of medicine with enough medical centers that can enhance my studies. NCCU is the best public university in North Carolina. They clock 106 years this year July 5 with different graduate around the world.

5. How did you hear about NCCU?
Answer: I goggle search schools offering Nursing for second degree. I saw different school, called my uncle about it. Then, I called the admission officer Tonya Moses about their requirements and also called the international affairs officer, Miss Brenda Lewis. She was there always throughout the process.

6. What do you know about North Carolina?
Answer: North Carolina is a state in southern USA, bordered to the south by South Carolina and Georgia, Tennessee to the west, Virginia to the north and Atlantic ocean to the east. It is the 9th most populous state in USA.

7. Why are you going for Nursing program/ why did you choose Nursing/ so, why are you going to study this course?
Answer: Nursing is a noble career option. It is a career that will allows me to help save peoples lives and bring cheer and comfort to those in need.

8. As a nurse, what are your jobs?
Answer: responding to emergency, checking equipment, medications/pain relief etc

9. What will you be doing after the program?
Answer: I will return to Nigeria and apply to international organizations like WHO and some NGO, also the heàlth care system in Nigeria are not in good shapes, I love to do my part.

10. How related is Microbiology to Nursing/ why did you shift your majors from Microbiology to Nursing?
Answer: Microbiology is an important component of Nursing program because of it impacts in Nursing cares. Understanding the microorganisms will help nurses reach their health goals.

11. What will this degree (Nursing) do for you?
Answer: it will help me to improve and saves lives. It will also help me to comfort those in need.

12. Did you choose this school because your uncle lives in Durham?
Answer: No

13. When did you graduate?
Answer: 2011

14. What have you been doing since them? Since you graduated?
Answer: I went for one year NYSC program and took a teaching job till my dream of becoming a nurse and international student come through.

15. Who will be sponsoring you/ how will you pay this tuition fees?
Answer: my uncle

16. What does your uncle do for a living?
Answer: he is a registered nurse at Durham

17. Do you write any standardized test?
Answer: yes ( TOEFL)

18. Your score?
Answer: 51

19. How many school did you apply too?
Answer: 2

20. Name them?
Answer: university of leed, UK and NC

1. My dear, In my presence somebody was denied Visa because she said US was a developed country when she was asked 'Why US?'

2. I believe your No 5 question was 'how did u hear about NCCU?' and not 'Brief me your application process?' Please be specific, all that long story is not needed.

3. Choose a personal reason why you chose NCCU (no 4 question)

4. I don't think they are interested in the Uk schools you applied to unless you were specifically asked whether you did/ didnt consider UK schools.

Good luck

Basquiatttt:
Hello guys,
Today was my interview, 15th July, 2016. 9am.

Transcripts:

VO: Good morning, may I have your passport and I-20.
Me: Passed it over.

VO: why did you choose Arkansas Tech University?
Me: I choose ATU because it provides me a track under my Masters in Information Technology where I can focus on my specialty which is computer networking.
Also, I choose ATU because it's has a Cisco Networking Academy where I can concurrently pursue my professional certifications in the Computer network in which I can further pursue there.

VO: What schools did you apply to?
Me: Cleveland State University, Shippensburg University, Portland State University, Southern Arkansas University & Arkansas Tech University.

VO: Who's sponsoring you?
Me: My mom.

VO: *picks up two white papers*

I didn't even hear what she was saying again. Ahead Ahead!

Thanks to all the good people here.

Tips: Be sure of yourself, forget who's dishing out denials (most people don't know why they're there and no VO just wants to deny you a visa, they want intelligent responses that hold water), be willing to do your homework regarding possible questions. The way you answer the first question sets the tone of the interview. It's very okay to be nervous as you approach the VO but take a deep breath and believe you're not there to answer to man. You there because God has an ultimate plan for you and this is just a piece to the puzzle.

God bless people.

congrats dear. Welcome on board. Thank God for you

This is the POE info I was given after the interview. I'm just gonna type it the way it is written

Congratulations on being approved for a student visa to United States

A few reminders before you depart:

1. When you arrive in the United States, you will need to show your original I-20 with your international passport at the port of entry, so make sure you have it on your person.

2. You cannot arrive more than 30 days before the program Start Date listed on your I-20
3. You must be in the United States no later than the Program Start Date on your I-20.

Thank you and wish you all the best with your studies.

Hi everyone!

I am so happy and grateful to God for approving my student visa today at Abuja, 7:30am appointment. Grace is real. I can vividly remember how scared I was preparing for this interview and God whispering "Be calm, relax and trust me". This statement kept me at ease while I did my homework and sure kept me relaxed while in the Consulate.

So here is how it all went down:

I arrived by 6:30am, met a good number of people. I saw a seat, and wanted to sit on it and the lady told me it was N100, laugh wan kill me die.
I then stood and waited with other applicants. At around some minutes past 7, we were called for security checks. We were asked to provide our appointment letters, no bags, no mobile phones. After that we were allowed to enter the compound and trek down to the office. I was the third person on the queue but my passport was rejected because my hair covered my forehead a bit. I still remained calm and found my way out. Took the passport outside the gate and got back in. My passport was finally accepted and I went further for my biometrics. Then joined the queue for the interview. Hmmmmm, alot of people were declined visa oo while a few got approved. When I was finally in front of the queue, my heart skipped but I tried to regain my composure. I then heard, "next applicant to the window 8 please". I walked up to the VO smiled and said 'Goodmorning'

I smiled all through the interview (I'm a "smiler", so it was really natural) while the VO kept giving me a stern look. We kept looking at each other eyeball to eyeball through out.

VO: Good Morning, can i have your passport please
Me: I handed it over
VO: your i-20
Me: did same
Vo: So why did you choose USF
Me: Well, because I was able to get in contact with one of the professors, Dr Luu, whose research interest aligns with mine which is Cancer Epidemiology
VO: ok
what was your undergraduate major
Me: Microbiology
VO: what is Mitochondria used for?
-(hian, i never expected this question, not even in my wildest dreams)
Me: sorry?
Vo: Mitochndria what is it used for?
Me: It is used for internal respiration in the cell ( I quickly tried to recollect my undergraduate days in the lecture hall)
VO: he repeated same question
Me: i repeated my answer
Vo: Where is the mitochondria found?
Me: In an animal cell
VO: What do you do currently?
me: I am currently unemployed
vo: Have you travelled outside of Nigeria before?
me: yes, i have been to Dubai
Vo: How do you want to fund your masters program?
me: My father is sponsoring
VO: what does your father do?
Me: He is an ... been into private practice for ...yrs. And his company is also into consulting and manufacture of...
Vo: do you have your father's bank statement?
Me: yes
Vo: Can i see them
Me: handed dem ova( naira and US statements, with a deposit in the latter)
vo: why is dere a small amount of money on this one and a huge deposit on the other
Me: It is not my personal account, it is my father's account, so i wouldnt know
Vo: checked the papers again and said ' Savings accumulate over a period of time, why is dere a huge deposit of money on this one'
Me: like I said, it is not my personal account, it's my dad's account
Vo: what's the mascot of the university?
Me: ( I taught he said masters) I am going for a masters degree in Public health
Vo: Mascot, what's the symbol of the Mascot
me: Oh! It's a bull ( Involuntarily used my thumbs to signify the horns as i answered)
Vo: Goes and picks a white paper and started talking and pointing at it
Me: I went blank, I couldnt hear a thing anymore. I had to touch my ears and told him " I cant hear you"
VO: I said, Your visa has been approved blah blah blah
Me: I rejoiced and thanked him, was about leaving, then he called me back and handed another smaller white sheet of paper to me
VO: This contains what you should know and expect at your port of entry blah blah blah Good luck
Me: I thanked him and he watched me rejoice as i left

The end

My advice for aspiring applicants, Be yourself, be truthful, confident most especially pray and do your homework.

Thank you Jesus for this success, cant thank You enough.

My profound gratitude goes to Rijo02, You invited me to Nairaland and kept encouraging me all through my masters and Visa applications. You'r really what they call a God's instrument. May God keep blessing and protecting you. And may everything good you wish for yourself come to fruition, Amen. And to my new friend aydebbie, Thank you for your assistance, May God bless you too. Also, to Plauses, Thanks for responding to my mail, May Our good Lord Bless you as well.

Thank you House, for the threads i gained a lot from. Really this platform has been a great help to me and alot of people out there.

Thanks and God bless.

aydebbie:
Alright. Done

Please Check your mail dear.

aydebbie:
Yeah I have done that please.

Please check your mail again dear.

aydebbie:
My visa was approved today 6:30. was the second on the line but the first to receive an approval. A silent follower.

Here's My transcript.

Vo is a fine, calm ,sweet voice lady at window 7--twas just a chat all through, I was really relaxed with her asif I had met her.before ...

Vo: Where are you going
me:im going to Ferris State University for my masters in information technology with concentration in information Security and intelligence
vo: who will be sponsoring you
Me:My dad
vo: what is your dad doing
Me: He is a computer engineer and a major distributor of HP laptops and he sets up Network for IT companies and banks( then she looked direct into my eyes and I did also with confidence)
Vo: where did you study for your under graduate program
Me: in Ghana at valley View University
Vo:Program and when did you finish
Me:Bsc information Technology , ended 2014,july 6th
Vo:what have you been doing after your program
Me:Did my one year youth service and started working with ethos consultant limited and resign to focus more on processing my admission
Vo: Did you write any examz
Me: yes I wrote toefl and gre
Vo: How was your score
Me: it was fair
Vo: what was your gre scores
Me: sorry you said
Vo:she repeated herself
Me:Oh 136,136 respectively
Vo:just looking at me with a face I can't describe
Me: sharply said 272
Vo:okay returned my i20 you will be needing this at the entry point and blah blah.....
Mehn I no hear again o was just looking at her and smiling till she circled Wat she needed to and gave me my white paper.
No documents was asked.
Words can't express how grateful I am to God and how happy I am to be among the people sharing their transcript



Just PRAY, have FAITH, believe in yourself, be humble and remember this journey na by grace. thanks everyone @dickoflife only i knows you're the best.
@buddy014real thanks for leading me here and standing by me

Congrats dearie on your successful visa interview. Thank God!

Please, I sent you an email message, kindly reply. Thanks

plauses:
Your Primary occupation simply asks what your role/function in your present (or last) job is/was.
Filling unemployed in your Ds-160 doesn't give a good impression about you to the VO. Have you not done any work at all since NYSC?

Thanks for the response.

No I have been unemployed after my youth service last year july

Hello everyone, I am really lucky to have encountered a platform like Nairaland. I have learnt alot here as regards to US Visa Interview questions. Also, needful to say, the sense of humor of the house is really amazing...I always get cracked up reading through threads.Kudos!

Meanwhile, I got an admission offer for fall 2016 from the University of South Florida for a Masters in Public health. Currently filling My DS-160 form and really do not know what to fill as a Primary Occupation. I graduated 2013, and finished Nysc in july 2015 and i'm currently unemployed till date.

Please help!

Thanks.