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Gabbybanks:
Visa approved this morning at Lagos consulate.
Thia forum prepared so I owe them this

VISA TRANSCRIPT.
V. O:What are u going to do in USA.
Me:For my Masters in communication at WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
V. O. How did u hear of this school.
Me:Schools wia referred to me by my colleagues and sch project advisor. I now filtered it by programe, climate conditions and cost of living.
V. O. So u work.?
Me. Yes I do, with Globacom one of Nigerians Telecom giant. I am majorly tasked with bringing in msisdn subscribers
V. O. What does that mean.?
I bring in new user to the network
V. OWhen did you gratuate and what have you been doing.
Me.2013 served in Nigeria 2014 to 2015 got a job with mtn Nigeria, worked. For six to seven months and joined Globacom the next year.
V. O. So how is sponsoring u.
ME.
MY elder brother and uncle.
V. O. What do they do?
My brother works with shell Nigeria... She cuts in... Lemi see a statement. I hand it in
V. O. She checks her system. Have any of them been to the US?
Me. I answered yes. My brother for training and my uncle for vacation. She checks
V. O. I will be approving ur visa...
The rest of the information she said just entered one ear and left through the other.

angelajuni:
So finally I got time to put my transcript together. Had my interview on the 4th of october and it was successful.
I had spent over 2 months praying, fasting, practicing, mock interviews, reading etc. Like everybody say, your confidence is key even in the face of uncertainty you cannot not be confident. I think confidence comes from a lot of practice, self awareness and a bit of understanding that las las its not a do or die affair.

Two weeks to my interview I decided not to be on check nairaland for any updates because every time I came on here I got scared by the rejection transcript I read, I just felt I didn't need any bad energy as day for my interview drew near.
Additionally, from day 1 I have trusted God through the process and the confidence of me getting this far solely was on my trust in God. He totally made the process from day 1 effortless for me and I trusted that He wouldnt leave me hanging. That is not to say I didn't prepare, I prepared like the outcome totally depended on my practice. Few days to my interview, I had a virtual mock interview with a friend currently studying in the US and she scolded me so much on my answers not been specific with too many stories, I had to work on my answers and make them more specific, some with specific examples, I feel like that was the deal breaker. Enough said, see my transcipt below.

Was scheduled for 6:45am, got the the embassy at past 5 or so. At some point I needed to ease myself, asked the security where i could do that and he directed me to a gutter near by, while doing my business, my passport which I was holding in my hands fell inside the gutter, I was like "na like this Devil wan start". I quickly picked it. It was really wet, thank God I had handkerchief with me, I kept on cleaning every page of my passport till I entered inside the embassy.

Straight to my interview.......He was like the oldest of the VO's, had rejected everybody that went to him that morning before me and I had just told myself anyhow e go be, its fine.

VO: Good morning, passport please
Me: Good morning......passed my passport and i20

Vo: What are going to do in America
Me: I will be studying for my masters in business administration at Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio

Vo: How many universities did you apply to?
Me: I applied to two universities - wright state and university of michigan - flint. Got admitted to both.

Vo: Why did you apply to these universities
Me: They are located located in smaller cities compared to bigger cities like Boston, New York, Chicago etc. I believe this will help me focus on my studies and achieve my goal of coming top of my mba class.

Vo: Did you take any exams
me: yes, I wrote Toefl and gmat. Had 92 on toefl and 460 on the gmat.....raised my exams score sheet for him to see

Vo: 460 is an impressive score
Me: Smiled, nodded (truth is, 460 is really not an impressive score on the gmat)

Vo: tell me about you academic experinece
Me: I studied marketing at the university of nigeria, nsukka. I also a have a certificate in marketing from the charted institute of marketing, uk and have taken other short courses in negotiation skills, digital marketing just to mention a few

Vo: Who is sponsoring you
Me: My Uncle

Vo: Can I get your bank statement? Are you with them?
Me: yes....gave him my statement

checks them then ask

Vo: how are you exactly related to them .....(before the interview, I was hoping they wouldnt ask these questions because my sponsors are both yoruba's and I am igbo - was scared our names may give us away)
Me: My mum's cousin (said that with all the confidence I could gather)

Vo: I see two different names(talking about my bank statement), are they both your cousins
me: yes

Vo: Have you travelled out or Nigeria before......oh you have been to the UK
Me: No, I haven't been to the UK.....Vo:oh, the UK program was online
Me: yes. I have been to Dubai twice, one for vacation the other for some business meeting.

Vo: Are you married?
Me: No

Vo: Any kids?
Me: No

Vo: What will you do when you complete your program?
Me: I will return back to Nigeria and continue work with my current company, I currently work at xxxxxx nigeria limited. I will also seek roles in other fmcg companies in Nigeria like p&g, unilever etc

Vo: Your visa has been approved......said plenty things I didnt hear, gave me the white paper, circled with where I will pick up my passport
Me: Just nodded to all he said, carried my document and left.

I picked up my passport on Tuesday, class starts in Jan 2019. Still here till Dec.

Rapmoney:
We all have our struggling days. Most wealthy people you know in the society today all had their struggling days; except you were born with a silver spoon. It is nothing to be ashamed of because as the Bible puts it: 'Do not despise the days of humble beginnings'. One true fact is that you won't even remember your struggling days when you finally attain success.

If you were born with wooden or no spoons at all, you need not despair. Success is not only achieved by physical strength; it also has to do with your mental strength. Your level of rational thinking matters a lot, for without it, your physical strength will be equivalent to pouring water into a basket. I believe you know what that means.

Below are some things you should avoid as a struggling bachelor:

1) BEER PARLORS/DRINKING JOINTS: It's not a bad idea to visit a bar for one or two bottles of drink occassionally (that's if you drink). What is killing is when you make it a habit to be there everyday to oblige your urge for alcohol! These spots are pocket-drainers for struggling guys. At the end of the day, you'll discover that you've not been able to meet most of your important needs. Why? Your habit is draining your meagre resources at the expense of self-development.

2) CALL GIRLS: Once you entangle yourself in this unfavourable market where deposits are allowed but no withdrawals, you can be completely compared to a fly that's entangled in a spider's web! If you spend N20,000 monthly on prostitutes and your monthly income is N40,000, my brother, your future is not brighter than the back of a cooking pot!

3) FINANCIAL WOMEN: (Apology to Phyno aka Eze Nnunu). If you can afford a phone of N280,000 for your girlfriend without waving, very fine. After all, we give in love. Bro, but not when you are struggling. There's a time for all things. Leave these set of people for those who are already comfortable, rich or have enough to throw around. Life is not and has never been a competition. You too will get there if you strive. Don't be fooled by flashy appearance. Women are created with brains too; they can work and take care of their needs. Don't kill yourself to make a woman look super fly while you are struggling to survive. It makes no sense, for tides and times come and go. Let whoever you are with know your present state. The good ones will encourage you but the materialistic ones...hmmm. That doesn't mean you should be stingy; give freely but let it be within your means. Give with no intention to receive.

4) COMPETITIVE LIFE: This has never been a helpful friend to struggling guys. What will it profit a struggling guy if he spends N2,500 for a bottle of beer in club, knowing fully well that the neighbourhood shops sell same for N200? The kids who spend lavishly right in the club or elsewhere trust their account balance. Trying to compete with them is useless. My brother, na you go still go house go cry! Regret is a personal thing. Nobody regrets with you Ogbeni, experience na the best teacher but to learn from anoda man own go make you escape paying the high tuition fee.

5) MULTIPLE AFFAIRS: Just like patronizing call-girls (Point 2 above), engaging yourself in multiple affairs as a struggling guy is a fatal blow that can slow your progress. Apart from wasting resources, you will become less focused. My brother, wetin you dey find go Sokoto dey inside your Shokoto o! Even if she's a 'village girl', you can 'package' her as far as you both love and understand each other. Look for an understanding and emotionally mature girl to date; she must also be engaged in something worthwhile. Stop running after these little slay queens! They'd rather prefer a yahoo-yahoo guy to you.


Great one