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Visa Approved at Lagos Consulate
Today
6:30am Time Slot.
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Congratulations to you bro, it is well deserved.

MsNas:
I'm fine bro. Long time, hope you're good?

Yes, I am doing good, being busy with school stuffs..grateful thanksgiving is here and the semester is almost ending. Good to hear from you sister and am glad you are doing great. Have a great week mam.

harrycool:
VISA APPROVED!
Thanks to all the wonderful guys and ladies here who take time to answer questions and contribute their knowledge for the benefit of other aspiring students. My visa was approved at the Abuja Consulate Office today at 7.30am; it was a sad sight: the amount of denials/delays issued to my fellow Nigerians. I was actually the first approved after up to 20 before me were given yellow papers; I was optimistic and cheerful (I've done my best in preparation and left the rest to God).
When my turn finally came, I was met face-to-face with a VO I had earlier met at a US College Fair held sometime in October this year. When I met him then, he was actually promoting his alma mater(can't remember the school now though). I asked him a simple question:
Why do you guys issue lots of visa denials? He candidly replied me that all an intending student needs to prove is that he is a genuine student:
How many schools did he/she apply to?;
Did he/she take any standardized tests?;
How truthful and clear re the information on his DS-160?
What are his/her long term career plans and how does it fit?;
Can he/she justify the reason why he/she needs to gain this education/degree abroad instead of in his home country?
How can he/she convince me that he/she's coming back after studies?

These are basically the questions that have been asked and answered here a thousand times.

VO: Why are you going to University of Central Missouri?
me: To pursue a MS Degree in Computer Information Systems
VO: Is that the only schools you applied to?
me: I applied to 5 Universities (named them)
VO: Why did you choose UCM?
me: (shortened version) It offered the best fit for my career growth in terms of its curricula content which include software engineering, information security, DBMS, bla bla bla...
VO: What do you currently do?
me: I work as the Confidential Secretary as well as Head of ICT at Federal XYZ..
VO: Have you been outside the country before?
me: No sir, I haven't.
VO: Are you married?
me: Yes sir, with a 9-month old daughter.
VO: Why are they not traveling with you?
me: My wife is currently at work at Federal XYZ; they'll come visit next year during her annual leave; moreover its a two-year program so she can't be granted a two-year leave of absence to join me during my studies.
Then the white paper and the instructions...
No documents (financial/test scores) were requested...
(Funny enough, I knew he recognized me but we both feigned ignorance of that - he was doing his job of course)

Through this journey, I've learned the following:
1. You are tagged an ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT until you convince them otherwise. EVERY SINGLE question asked you proves or disproves this point.
2. You must do your homework: Take standardized tests; rigorously research your schools to ensure they are accredited; Let other experienced people help you enhance your transcript and offer better ideas/angles on how to answer these questions (You need to be GUIDED!); above all, you have to SELL yourself (be bold, be convincing, be well articulated - you don't need to memorize your answers so you don't sound like a robot).
3. Trust and put your faith in God. I met up with a fellow guy (same profile: married with kids) who was unsuccessful after the interview; on conversing with him, his answers were quite articulate, but yet, it didn't fly. I encouraged him to re-apply and work on his ties, as well as how his program can best fit his career progression.

When you've prepared to the best of your abilities, trust God to complete it...even if you fail, do not relent.

Special acknowledgement to mevisbleek, Walspring, sirRiddy as well as texrem, Lagosismyhome, and the host of you who devote your time and resources to help people.... May your wells never run dry!

Sorry for the long epistle; its just my little way of giving back to the community from which I have gained so much.

Congratulations bro, God will bless your new journey. Welcome to America!

happyday:
Here comes THE MsNas! Long time no jam. How you doing, sister?

Good to see MsNas post something...... such an intelligent and wonderful person. How're you doing sister?

I thank God for the journey mercy to the USA, the lay over In Morocco was long and would have been very boring but thank God for the Nigerian clique there, the Moroccans even observed people were in town.
We left for JFK I think between 3:15 and 4 as my phone was switched off. The jet was super big and cool. The flight from Casablanca to New York was 7hrs5min. I slept for the majority of the flight as I couldn't sleep well in Casablanca.
Got to the POE, was only asked for my passport and i-20, declared my stuff and my food was scanned, the whole process was very short. The CBP officer that quarantined my food gist ed a bit about how he once played football with Amunike and how great he was, the officer is an Egyptian.
On the journey to my final destination now which is Tennessee. God will see me and everyone on the journey through as well as grant journey mercies to those that will be traveling soon.
Oga Slimmy2005 you be boss, an angel sent from above, I really appreciate you and love you bro. Those who work for the betterment of others will always flourish, may God continue to enlarge your coast. Words can't express my gratitude. Thanks boss so much, thanks to those who have posted there Travel transcript in the past too.
I am sorry if my transcript wasn't detailed, I seek for pardon as I am still a tyro here. God bless us all.

OluDare01:
339 When was that? GTB 355 Stanbic 350 Mind you the rate dey change like APC

That was Monday last week.

OluDare01:

Port to GTB and stanbic

How fair is GTB and Stanbic rate? Access Bank charges around 339 last time I checked. Try to see which deal suites you best bro.

LagosismyHome:
Thanks ....but wait oo . Nigeria has credit card in addition to debit card ??... Didn't know that ooo. People go pay their credit card gbese ...lol don't mind me

Oh! You welcome, don't mind me please. I mean debit card, thanks for the correction.,God bless you.

LagosismyHome:
For those who have travelled ..... how did you pay your connecting bus ride or flight ticket from Nigeria.
What payment method or card was used
Is there restriction on some cards
Is there a limit on the amount
Asking on behalf of someone
Thanks

The bus ride can be paid using your credit card, one can go to the sites of gotobus.com, greyhound.com or megabus.com. The ticket for gotobus was the cheapest last time I checked for my destination though. It's best to book ahead of your intending transit day.

Thanks bro, I am going to East Tennessee State University.

Dimejishittu:
Hello all visa approved this morning at lagos embassy. Here is my transcript.
VO: good morning.
Me: good morning with a very large smile
VO : continued looking seriously at my I 20 and typing very fast. Looked again then typed some more. Then she asked what is engineering technology?
Me: I looked straight into her eyes and said engineering technology unlike traditional engineering is an applied engineering that involves hand on practical approach to solving technical problem.( I knew then that I had gotten the visa I just knew)
VO:what area of research do you want to pursue
Me: I would love to work with dr moin uddin on the design and building of energyodelling for mechanical and electrical systems.
VO : your visa has been approved pick it up blah blah I honestly didn't even hear the rest.
Shikena that was it.
Thanks naira landers for all the information shared and thanks to my fellow ETSU course mate @texrem. Really appreciate.

I already sent you a PM, am going to ETSU also for Engineering Technology. Congrats bro.

Thanks boss, I pray for a bigger us all.

Thanks boss

Sorry for the delay my people, here is my transcript, it isn't in the order the questions were asked as I can't recollect, pardon me for that.
Me: Good morning
VO: Good morning
VO: What are you going to the US for?
Me: I am going to the US for my masters in Engineering Technology.
VO: Who is sponsoring you?
Me: I am on full TS and my brother pays the rest of my expenses.
VO: Are you working?
Me: Yes, I work at...
VO: For how long? Me: .... months at my present place of work VO: Mention the
VO: Have you worked somewhere previously? Me: Yes, at ..... as.....
VO: What does your sponsor do? Me: He is a real estate building contractor.
VO: Tell me about the relationship between where you got TS and your program? Me: As an Engineer I will be helping with the operation and repairs of...
VO: Pick your visa at the circled location
Me: Thanks ma
VO: you welcome
Me: Have a great day
VO: You too
The bottom line is to pray, pray and pray. God is marvellously good.

I am also interested sir as regards the dollar thing, can we have PM?

You can check at midnight around 2am base on what I learnt from my ogas, God's willing you should get an appointment slot then. Hope you already have your GTB visa fee receipt as that is needed. Best wishes to you.

A big amen to that prayer. You too.

Thanks cutemorgan, God bless you.

Thanks boss.

To God be the glory, visa approved today after first denial. Transcript to follow soon. Thanks so much to Slimmy05 and Afolabi Kenneth, you guys are more than a brother. Thanks to the people on this thread also, keep up the good work.

Congrats to you, more blessings and breakthroughs await you. Cheers!

Thanks bro, the only thought that came to my mind was that the i-20 I provided was for ETSU though GSU gave me admission also. Thought I should have told him my i-20 was for ETSU, I was calm. I just can't fathom what went wrong.

That was the full transcript, I was asked only those two questions. The guy didn't even allow me finish before he gave me my passport back.

Thanks so much, I will welcome guidance on how I can improve as I intend to reapply soon. God bless you bro.

Dear Nairalanders, I need your help. My visa application was denied today, below is my transcript.
VO: Which schools did you applied to?
Me: GSU, ETSU and MTU.
VO: Tell me about the research ongoing at GSU?
Me:Smart grid network analysis using algorithm developed by GRID LAB D in enforcing QoS on electricity grid. Those where the two questions I was asked.
I want to know what could have caused the denial so I can use it to improve on my application.

Dear Slimmy2005, I have sent a message to your e-mail and I will be glad if you can reply me in time. i am having some challenges with ETSU application. Thanks bro.

Dear Nairalanders, I will appreciate guidance from you, most especially those who are graduate students of ETSU, I got a mail telling me to send my proof of certificate through mail, however the certificate has to be sent by the school I graduated from with the school seal on the envelope it's been sent in as an attestation. This might take too long and I will be glad if there are other ways I can send my certificate to my program coordinator within the scheduled time frame. Helpful suggestions are welcomed. Thank

Dear Nairalanders, I will appreciate guidance from you, most especially those who are graduate students of ETSU, I got a mail telling me to send my proof of certificate through mail, however the certificate has to be sent by the school I graduated from with the school seal on the envelope it's been sent in as an attestation. This might take too long and I will be glad if there are other ways I can send my certificate to my program coordinator within the scheduled time frame. Helpful suggestions are welcomed. Thanks

wiseman2392:
I am going to ETSU also in January, when are u travelling?

wiseman2392:
I am going to ETSU also in January, when are u travelling?

Thanks Wiseman, I already sent you a mail also, I look forward to corresponding with you. I am not yet travelling but will join you guys soon by the special grace of God. God will bless your endeavours bro.

Thanks @ wiseman2392, I already sent him a mail. God bless you bro.

Hello Nairalanders, am new here and I would be glad if I can get help on how to go about applying for GA at ETSU. Comments dat can guide me will be appreciated.

I am new here and see this thread as helpful. I need guidance on how to send transcript to chosen schools, are there other widely accepted evolution serve providers beside WES.