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uzmu:
Please the Guru In the house should pls help look into my proposed transcript.
NB : Have being Denied visa twice in January this year, and I want to give it a try again for the 3rd time, same Sch.i posted my 2 delayed visa here already.
Next interview is Monday 24th June, 2019.
This is my proposed transcript.
VO Good morning
Me Morning
VO pass your I-20 and oda Doc
Me I obliged.
VO where are you going to
Me I'm going to MUM at Fairfield, Iowa for my Graduate Deqree in comp SC with Specialization in Software Development and Data science.
VO How do you hear about this sch
Me I first hard of mum from a lectural friend of mine cos he did his PhD program from there and he also told me about how excellent their academic standard is, Because I was looking for a school that offers MSc in comp SC with specialization in Data science n Softwaredevelopment, these prompted my to do an intensive research using professional academic websites like America comp scientist association, MIT reviews, coded project, Github and Google. I filter my reviews and MUM came up.
How many schools did you applied to
Me 4 inclusive of MuM
VO Name them
Me: Lynn university, central Missouri university, California state university long Beach.
VO why did you choose MUM
Me I chooosed mum Basically cos of 3 Reason, 1,cos the MSc comp SC program is Research Based and it has a special track in Data science n software Development. 2,cos it has a faculty ratio of 15:1 which is good for learning, 3 cos of the curricular practical training (CPT) the program has which will enable me to integrate the knowledge I must have acquired.
VO Any standardize test.
Me Due to my working experience programming skill, and technical interview via Skype, the school said there is no need for any standardized test, and it's stated in my Admission letter, although I wrote ielts and I score 6.5
VO are you married
Me no
VO have you traveled abroad b4
Me no, I don't have a reason to other than my sch
VO where do you work
Me I work as a contract staff IT Specialist with Bleep company
VO what are your duties
Me I list them
VO why Major in this field
Me I studied comp SC in my undergraduate Deqree and I developed a penchant in programing while I was in sch this made me enroll for a 1year intensive program on Java, I want to specialize in SD n Data science cos it will give me an edge to advance my skill set and work with latest tools in my field with a practical knowledge as Data science is the fastest growing specialization in comp SC as there is tremendous need for a Data scientist in eventually all sector.
VO what will this Deqree do for you.
Me in other to survive in this competitive field of ours, Relevant skills n Technical expectize is needed, Having a Masters Deqree will give me an added advantage by enabling me to work with the latest tools, Technologies and diverse pple all over the world, cos the US is a Hub when it comes to IT.
This Deqree will enable me secure a better place in my current place of work and possibly with a higher pay
Due to the exposure and skills I will obtain this Deqree will enable me to compete in Multinational companies like Ericson, MTN, Google inters witch n Mainone.
VO what's your plan After Graduate
Me upon Graduation I intend to return to Nigeria and use the knowledge and skill set I must have gotten to turn around the financial status of my current place of work while I seek gainfull employment in Multinational companies n policy making sectors like Ericson n Ispon.
Can I see your statement of your sponsor
Me yes, gave it to him
VO congrats you can pick your passport in this circle location after 3 Days.
Thank you sir
Pls house help review this transcript, I don't have any financial award n the amount on my i-20 is $25k

I would advice you to go online and find out more about MUM because from most of what I have read online it doesn't seem to be a very good school and I think that's the reason why you are being denied study visa. Try to search for reviews about the school on Google and then decide if you want to go ahead with the school or not. Please note that all I have written is just my own opinion . Wishing you good luck

[quote author=pstfrancis post=78958490]I beg house I need a sample of SOP for MBA. I just need the format, pls if anyone have, pls send it to me. pstfrancis2000@yahoo.com.
Thanks[/quote
Here is an example of SOP for Masters in Finance .

Osahon7:
Guys my interview is next week Thursday. Am a student of a Nigerian university. My school is delaying in processing my letter of introduction should I cancel my interview and reschedule when I have my introduction letter or should i go without it? I have all other documents ready

I don't think you need a letter of introduction to apply for a visiting visa to the U.S . Feel free to attend the interview without it . Even if you go with it the consular officer might not even care to look at it.

[quote author=Rite01 post=78312836][/quote]Honestly what I can say after reading all that you have written so far on this issue is that you intentionally misused the visitor visa you were granted and instead of visiting as you told them during the interview you went for birth tourism . It basically means you deceived them by telling them lies on your true intentions for the visa purpose , it doesn't matter if you told the immigration's at the POE that you intend giving birth it is what you told them at the consulate or embassy that really matters first.
Of course you can apply in the near future for a usa visa but definitely your chances of obtaining it is slimmer.
Lastly I hope that after giving birth in the usa you didn't get any discount from the hospital cos if you did then that's another big issue for you and another hindrance from getting an American visa.
Please note that this is just my own opinion.

Rite01:
Hello everyone
I want u people to give me advice on what to do now I just went for my 221g today and I was denial me and my family
Firstly:Consular:Good morning
Me:morning
CO:you gave me 3 passport and u are 4
Me:yes I had my last child in the state
Co:but u requested for a tourist visa in December 2016 how come u had ur child in 2017
Me:I said I got the visa but I was having complications so I had to stay back in the state to have the child there
Co:but u said u didn’t go for child birth
Me:yes I didn’t go for childbirth
Co:can I see ur doctors zero balance document
Me:I handed over everything to them
Co:ask my hubby what his doing and ask me too what’s my job like
Me I told her bla bla bla abt the job
Co:she said I am not well please about your application
Me:handed me over the yellow paper and stamped my passport with cancel without prejudice


Please what does the cancel without prejudice means and y did she refuse us after showing her all the necessary document and what step can we take again to gain d visa back

Cancelled Without Prejudice Law and Legal Definition

“Cancelled Without Prejudice” is an embassy or consulate stamp of cancellation that indicates an administrative mistake in the visa. It sometimes indicates that there is a mistake in the visa or that the visa is a duplicate. It does not affect the validity of other visas in the passport and does not prejudice future visa applications. A “Cancelled Without Prejudice” stamp does not prevent the passport holder from getting another visa.

saintobi009:
it's a voluntary worker permit for 3 years, But thats what I use to enter and leave the country , it's South Africa

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After searching online I found out that a VOLUNTEER WORK permit which can be issued for a maximum of 3 years and allows the holder to do volunteer work in South Africa is a TEMPORARY RESIDENCE PERMIT.

tunapawizzy:
Thanks so much...how do I get no. 6....

It's in the attachment. Goodluck.

Olandanswer:
Hello guys,i have been denied US visa twice both are on conference, the last one its just last year April.Now a US citizen female friend want to send an invitation,my concern is i have applied for conference twice,one in 2014,and 2018, now that i want to apply through invitation,hope it does not look desperate of me,is it okay for me to apply? Thank you.

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The truth is nothing is stopping you from applying. What really matters is your main INTENT of travelling and it is left for the Visa officer to interview you and decide whether to approve your visa or not.

4teelaw:
Hi house,
Please who can advice which embassy to use to get student visa to Luxembourg from Nigeria. The school mentioned Belgium embassy but I heard belgium is very eccentric and they usually delay in processing visas.
Can I apply through France or German embassy?
I will be grateful for your help

Sorry you can only apply through the Belgian embassy in Nigeria.

tunapawizzy:
Can anyone please guide me on luxembourg student visa application process...I got admitted at university of Luxembourg for a masters program...the kind of documentations required, where to apply and all of that

LUXEMBOURG STUDENT VISA REQUIREMENTS:

Documents are very important in every visa processing. Below are the documents you have to submit for the consular officials to consider your Luxembourg student visa application.

1. Proof of enrolment as a full time student in one of Luxembourg’s institutions for higher education

2. Proof of full payment of tuition fee for the course

3. An international passport with a validity that extends the duration of the visa you are applying for by at least 6 months.

4. An application form which you filled and signed correctly.

5. You must provide proof of your financial ability. So as to support yourself monetarily during the course of your study in Luxembourg and for your return transportation.

6. Original copy of the ‘temporary authorization to stay’. This is a letter the Immigration Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Luxembourg.

7. Insurance for health and accident covering the total number of days you will be staying in Luxembourg as a student. The insurance must be valid for all Schengen countries.

8. You intend to leave Luxembourg at the end of your study.



Luxembourg Embassy Address In Nigeria:

Luxembourg has no consulate or embassy here in Nigeria just yet, but applications for a visa to Luxembourg can be made through the Belgian embassy here in Nigeria.

Belgian Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria

9, Usuma Street, Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria
Phone: (+234) 803 301 68 22, (+234) 806 979 22 33 (visa)
Email: abuja@diplobel.fed.be

kelEmi:
Hello guys!
Thank you all for the great work you're doing here.
Please guys, I have few questions that I could sincerely use your help with and it's quite urgent.

A friend of mine (and her husband) wants to attend her friend's wedding in the US, the said friend that is getting married is willing to send her invite. They have 3 kids, she owns a registered business (a school) and her husband owns another registered business, they have landed properties and other tangible ties. Their intention is sincere and will return back to Nigeria to face their lives.
Now my questions are:
1. Do they need to fill separate DS-160 forms?
2. Should the letter indicate that she and her husband are invited or just her?
3. Aside filling the form, paying the fees and booking an interview date, is there any other thing we're missing?
4. What and what should they go with during interview to help their case?
5. Is there any way they can include their kids so that subsequently in the future they can all travel for holidays? Or should they apply for just themselves now and apply whenever they're ready to holiday as a family?
I promised her I'd help her get as much information as I can because the agent they wanted/want to use is asking for almost a million naira. So I consulted few pages from each part of this wonderful thread, and I might not have enough time to go through the thousands of pages. More so, some of the info are as far back as 2011-2015 and i believe some rules or procedures must have been changed, knowing fully well how sensitive US immigration is at the moment. So please if you all don't mind assisting as much as you can. Thank you all so much, God bless you

@Seyewest @justwise @hiatuses and everyone please help

KelEmi
I saw this document from a university page in the USA though it's not exactly your situation but it can be of great help to you cos some of the info in it relates to your situation so go through it and take the info's related to your questions. Goodluck

justwise:
Rule number 11

Wow I never knew writing in capital letters is the same as breaking one of nairaland.com rules. Well it's good u brought it to my notice I think I need to go through all the rules again. Thanks man.

folmus:
Sure! I quite understand your message. Since we don't know his country of residence, we may have this divergent opinions. However, 3 years is not a temporary residency. If he has a resident card, he is a permanent resident of the country. He is different from a tourist who can't enjoy enjoy what he can enjoy. We are all here to learn. someone wrote the content on wikipedia and quora based on what he or she knows. I am telling you too what I know. Cheers!

FOLMUS I THINK YOU ARE RIGHT IN YOUR OPINION REGARDING THE RESIDENCE CARD.
BUT FROM MY OWN UNDERSTANDING, THE POSTER WAS REFERING TO RESIDENCE PERMIT AND NOT RESIDENCE CARD. FROM WHAT I KNOW A RESIDENCE PERMIT AND A RESIDENCE CARD COULD MEAN 2 DIFFERENT THINGS. BUT JUST AS U RIGHTLY SAID SINCE WE DON'T KNOW HIS COUNTRY OF RESIDENCE ONE CAN'T BE TOO SURE. THANKS

folmus:
He can tell where is applying for. If he has a card, he is a permanent resident even if it's two years. If he is not a resident, he can't apply from the country. He must go to his country of birth.

FOLMUS DON'T MISUNDERSTAND ME. I DIDN'T SAY HE OR SHE CAN'T APPLY FROM WHEREVER HE OR SHE IS LIVING AT THE MOMENT EITHER TEMPORARILY OR PERMANENTLY . I WAS ONLY TRYING TO PASS A MESSAGE TO THE ORIGINAL POSTER BECAUSE HE ASKED ABOUT RESIDENCE PERMIT AND WANTED TO KNOW IF TO SELECT PERMANENT RESIDENT BASED ON HIS OR HER QUESTION. .
HERE IS A LINK FROM WIKIPEDIA THAT TALKS ABOUT THIS MORE. WE ARE ALL HERE TO HELP EACH OTHER OUT. I AM JUST GIVING THE ORIGINAL POSTER AN ANSWER BASED ON MY OWN UNDERSTANDING OF HIS OR HER QUESTION.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Residence_permit
https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-difference-between-a-UK-residence-permit-and-an-indefinite-card

justwise:
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No I don't.

GOOD

[quote author=folmus post=77693040]YES, you are a permanent resident in the country as long as you have the resident card. Choose Yes, and put the country name. [/qu
THE POSTER SAYS HE HAS A 3 YEAR RESIDENCE PERMIT THAT MEANS AFTER 3 YEARS IT NEEDS TO BE RENEWED IF CERTAIN CONDITIONS ARE MET. 3 YEARS RESIDENCE PERMIT IS NOT PERMANENT. THE POSTER COULD HELP BY TELLING US IF THE PERMIT IS A STUDY PERMIT , WORK PERMIT , REFUGEE OR PERMIT FOR HUMANITARIAN REASON.

justwise:
What is the difference?

USING ITALY FOR EXAMPLE AND SAME GOES FOR MOST OF THE COUNTRIES IN THE EU. A PERMANENT RESIDENCE PERMIT IS THE EQUIVALENT OF WHAT IS KNOWN AS GREEN CARD IN THE USA . IN MOST EU COUNTRY IT'S CALLED THE E.U PERMIT FOR LONG PERIOD AND IN ITALY IT'S CALLED CARTA SORGIONO PER LUNGO PERIODO . OTHER PERMITS IN THE FORM OF 6MONTHS, 1 YEAR , 2 YEARS OR 3 YEARS ARE NOT PERMANENT HENCE IT NEEDS TO BE RENEWED UPON EXPIRY IF CERTAIN CONDITIONS ARE MET. PLEASE NOTE THAT PERMANENT RESIDENCE PERMIT IN ITALY DOESN'T NEED RENEWAL.
IN ITALY IF YOU HAVE A PERMANENT RESIDENT PERMIT YOU CAN STAY OUTSIDE THE E.U FOR A MAXIMUM OF 1YEAR AND STILL BE ALLOWED ENTRY TO ITALY, OR STAY OUTSIDE ITALY FOR 6 YEARS BUT REMAIN WITHIN THE E.U DURING THIS 6 YEARS OR ELSE YOU WILL LOOSE IT. BUT WITH OTHER PERMIT YOU CAN'T DO THIS.
I HOPE YOU NOW KNOW THE DIFFERENCE.

saintobi009:
Guys please when filling the DS-160 they asked if I am a permanent residence of any country , What is I have a residence permit but not permanent residence, what do I fill ? the permit is for 3 years , Please is it the same or I fill No.

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A 3 years permit is not a permanent resident permit so the answer should be NO

steph0627:
Hello my brohers in the house,i want to book an appointment and fill ma ds-160.Actually I have applied before early last year throung an agent and now I decided to do it on my own this time around.pls I need giudeline pls.i have paid my visa fee already.

PAID YOUR VISA FEE BEFORE FILLING DS160 FORM? HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE?

jolak5:
My brother and his family were sent down from the plane without any reason. A flight attendant approached them and said she received a directive from the US embassy that they shouldn't be allowed to travel. The lady didn't state any reason for this action. This happened 12pm today What can they do? The kids have been crying since.

Cc: Lalasticlala

They were very lucky it happened in Nigeria and not the port of entry to the U.S . Since they were prevented from flying then it's very certain that even at the port of entry they wouldn't be allowed to enter into the United States.
Did they stay longer than the number of days or weeks of their intended stay the last time they travelled? or during their last time in the United States did they have any kind of issue with the police over there or even the immigration or were they flagged for any issues? They need to start to think back on their last trip if any because definitely there is something that caused this.

MoveOn7:
Please my question is begging for an urgent answer from anyone in the house

TRY TO SCHEDULE AN EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT BY CALLING THEM. BUT HONESTLY I AM NOT SURE IF YOUR CASE IS ENTITLED TO AN EMERGENCY APPOINTMENT. BUT JUST TRY.

barclayb:
BREAKING NEWS: U.S is now Visa-free for Ghanaians without criminal records; stay of no more than 30 days allowed.

The NPP government is delivering its promises for ensuring a stress-free travel for Ghanaians.
Aside reducing the processing times in acquiring passports, the government has increased the validity of Ghanaian passports from 5 to 10 years.
Today, Foreign Minister Shirley Botchwey has signed a visa-free travel policy with the United States on behalf of all Ghanaians.
In this new policy, holders of Ghanaian passports without any criminal records are entitled to visit the United States without visas for a period of 30 days only.
The Satirist Attachee at the embassy, Dr. Baffour Gyawu (Mphil, Phd) told the press present that the only document needed to board a plane to the US is a valid passport and Police clearance certificate.
“Traffic offences are considered criminal”, he added.

Source:
http://news7pm.com/us-visa-free/


Back home our immigration and foreign Representatives still don't have a clue of their jobs:

https://www.nairaland.com/5118972/immigration-officials-exposed-demanding-bribes

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2019/04/03/national/crime-legal/15-japanese-arrested-thailand-raid-accused-scamming-¥225-million/?hootPostID=d1cfa890abfebac2c8b4c3433ebf2b7b#.XKgw_R7TV-F

DON'T BELIEVE THIS NEWS .HERE IS A LINK TO DEPT. OF HOMELAND SECURITY WEBSITE OF LIST OF VISA WAIVER COUNTRIES TO THE USA.
https://www.dhs.gov/visa-waiver-program-requirements

Arobee24:
Hello house
My friend went for interview on 5th of March but was refused and he wanted to reapply but the agent used didn’t give him the password he used to complete the Ds - 160. Now I told him to complete another one cos he has the print out of the information.
Now he wanted to complete another but when he is filling the first page the system saying “Session Timed Out”
My question is wht is he doing wrong abi there is another way he can use pls house I need ur help

Usually when filling the Ds160 form and you waste too much time on a page . It times out and you need to log in again. So i think your friend is kind of slow in filling the form that's why it says session time out.

seyewest:
When was this?

Photo requirements for non immigrant usa visa in italy
https://it.usembassy.gov/visas/niv/photo-requirements/?_ga=2.144700272.413072608.1553804845-792915198.1551467944

Beautyaddy:
Correct.

And I really doubt the interview was done in Nigeria too.

Photo requirements for non immigrant usa visa in italy.
https://it.usembassy.gov/visas/niv/photo-requirements/?_ga=2.144700272.413072608.1553804845-792915198.1551467944

[quote author=Beautyaddy post=77070406]Really?

Did you apply and have your US visa interview in Nigeria?[/quote
I didn't apply in Nigeria . I applied in Italy where i live.

OmoBendel24:
When was this? Where, how?

This was November 2018 at the USA consolate in Milan italy. I am a permanent resident in italy.

jammyunn:
Hello house.
Please I filled my form with a passport photo as the photo was rejected. I have now gotten a new photo but I can't upload on the form because probably I have signed it. Can I now attach the photo to the form? Is it acceptable for interview? Thanks

It's similar to my case . The passport photo I uploaded was rejected online so on the day of my appointment I took 4 copies of passport photograph to the embassy and they collected 2 from me. So you don't have to worry about anything. At the end I was still granted visa

Isreal4real4:
Hello my people is bank statement as a document compulsory for B1B2 Visa interview . Pls educate me

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When I applied for a b1/b2 visa I wasn't asked for my bank statement and at the end I was still issued the visa. Though I went with it as a precaution . The VO only asked me how much I earn monthly and I told her but still she didn't ask to see my pay slip or any document confirming it. I will advice you to be able to convince the VO of your intent of visit cos that's what really count. Also your ties back home matters too and travelling history is a plus too.

saintobi009:
Please guys one of my friend went for appointment and was refused visa but when he got home and checked logged in to check his portal it showed issued on there , what does that mean ?

If he left the embassy with a slip confirming he was rejected and he also left the embassy with his passport that means he was actually denied visa. What he saw after logging in was most likely and error.

Goztino:
Good day ladies and gentlemen.
I am about to take a very big risk this year.
I am a graduate of Geology, from a poor family and managed to raise money to start a business last year.

Now I plan to sell everything I have and go for my MSc in Germany this year and intend selling all my goods and even borrow about 1.8million to Complete the needed money, over 4million needed for my studies

NOW MY CONCERN
According to German policy, you are given 18 months to get a job related to your course or return back to your country.
Because of the huge amount needed, returning to Nigeria after Msc is never an option because there are almost no jobs here.
So I ask, what other options can someone use to stay back legally in Germany after Msc?

I heard one can apply for permanent residency after living legally in Germany for 5yrs.
After MSc, can I apply for PhD and then during the course of my PhD program, I will complete 5years in Germany and probably apply for permanent residency even before finishing my PhD program?

I am the one sponsoring myself and really wanna think ahead.
I will appreciate those that studied in Germany to advise me appropriately

A program of study in the I.T field is your best option if you plan to remain after study. And also you need to learn the language. Lastly your years of study isn't counted if you want to gain a permanent residence.

promisechild:
hello house i just filled my B1/B2 form today.I am scheduled to arrive U S A on the 21th of May and my appointment date is 26th of march. Hope the time frame between my interview date and journey is not lengthy and it would not have any negative effect on my application? gurus in the house please come to my aid.

You have nothing to worry about. I applied for my visa to the usa last year November like 8 days before my intended day of travel and I was given a year visa. So stay positive .Though in my case I had to schedule an emergency appointment and it was done in europe where I live.