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please any nairalander in Cincinnati should get in touch. I need to meet people with more experience here to guide me

Tallesty1:
Chinese cake, obviously fake

That's not true!

hello people, spring semester is running out and I have been looking for job so badly since the beginning. I just can't figure out why all the available jobs are FWS most of the time. I can't even gas up my car. I need heads up people.

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bigfrancis21:
I can help you pay. Shoot me an email and I'll respond.

could you please reply to my email as well I need help to start off the right way in America.

MERRY CHRISTMAS........

Hallo people....
Thank God I had a safe trip and now I'm in USA with a few naira that I didn't change back home and I'm not sure where to change it, I'm in Cincinnati by the way.

slimmy05:
No you dont.

Thanks I'm leaving next week by the way, thank you nairaland and every other person that is always up for helping others......God bless all.... I'll also try to help whichever way I could when I touch down

Please people I need to know if I would need any kind of transit visa through delta airline that would have a stopover at Amsterdam for about 2hours.....

Transcript..........
VO: what is your study plan for five years in USA?
ME: complete my pre-engineering program at cincy and then transfer to a four year college for my degree afterwards
VO: which college would you want to transfer to?
ME: university of Cincinnati
VO: why didn't you just head straight to university of Cincinnati?
ME: because I want to have a cost-effective start to my degree.
,VO: what do you plan to do after your education?
ME: head back to Nigeria and set up a software development center
VO:what's that?
ME: a place where softwares can be developed just like Microsoft, Ubuntu, Linux and I could work on android
VO:do you play video games
ME: umm sniper
VO: do you know anybody at Cincinnati?
ME: yeah my uncle
VO:what does he do
Me: he has a company
VO: will you stay at your uncle's place
ME: no he lives about 20miles away from the school
VO: do you have brothers?
ME: yeah two brothers, they are both graduates...
she just gave me the white pick up slip.......

Visa approved this morning at ABJ, I can't thank God enough for his grace has found me, it doesn't matter what you fight for, fight to win, I went to the consulate with a CC I-20 and I was so confident of getting my visa considering I have said alot of prayers and told Jesus that my hands are ready to receive my passport with USA visa on it and so it goes... Caulcrick thanks alot man you always put out good words to me..

12* = 360 x=30 considering all the angles are equal....

Help4rmabove:
Good Day All, although, this transcript is overdue (a month overdue) but I have this burden to give back (by sharing) from where I have benefited from during my preparation.

Our initial interview was in July 2015 but due to mismatch in barcode on my DS 160 Form and Appointment Confirmation, both my wife and I were turned back (since we are applying together as F1 & F2). I tried to expedite the interview, my request was approved but I was unable to secure a date before my program commencement date. Therefore, I have no other alternative but to defer my program till Spring 2016

Our interview was scheduled for 6:30 AM at US Embassy Lagos and we got to the embassy very early as usual. Below is the transcript of my interview


VO: Good morning and how are you doing. I hope the rain this morning did not affect you too much.
US (i.e. my wife and I): Good morning, the rain did not affect us this morning and thanks for asking
VO: Please, can you pass me your documents
US (i.e. my wife and I): We passed the documents with a smile on our faces
VO: I can see that you going to US for your Masters
US (i.e. my wife and I): Yes Sir
VO: I can see that you going for your Masters in Mathematics
US (i.e. my wife and I): Yes Sir
VO: Why did you choose the university?
Me: The major reason for selecting for University is because of the course contents which fit perfectly into my past experiences and future career goals. Also, I have a supervisor who works in research area that I am greatly interested in. I have over 10 years work experience in Banking Sector and my responsibility over these years involves making informed decisions based on data previously collected. During this period, I have seen Nigerian Banks moved from capitalization of N2 Billion to N25 Billion and N130 Billion. The numbers of customers have also increased tremendously which means that the data gathered over the last 10 year by different banks is enormous. Unfortunately, the data are in silos and no meaningful decision can be made from the data gathered over time. This will be a huge career success for someone with good data mining experience. Also, due to the transformation of the banking sector, great importance is placed on corporate governance i.e. information sharing. However, the details of the people with the data need to be protected without reducing the quality of the data. This is where Statistical Disclosure Limitation will be highly useful. Fortunately, I will be supervised by Prof ----- whose area of research interest is in Statistical Disclosure Limitation & Data Mining. The program will help me tremendously upon my return to work after completion of my studies. The other reasons are: the university is a large university but it has a small feel i.e. low faculty/student ratio of 20:1 which will facilitate close interaction between faculties and students. The weather condition in city where the school is location is not too harsh; the summer climate is similarly to Nigeria climate while the winter climate is not too cold compare to other cities, therefore, we will be able to settle down faster

VO: Okay, I am satisfied with that.

VO: How many universities did you applied to?

Me: I applied to 10 Universities, 5 admitted, 2 under review and 3 rejected

VO: How will you fund your education?

Me: As stated earlier, I have full tuition waiver with stipend from the University. I am only responsible for university fees which is less than US$2,000.00 per year

VO: Oooh, Can I see a letter showing the Graduate Teaching Assistantship

US (i.e. my wife and I): We looked for the document and passed it to him

VO: This is okay. I noticed that you current have US visa, but yet to use it

Me: Yes, I do have a valid US visa but unable to travel because of my tight work schedule

VO: I am done with you. Please give me a few minutes to issue your visa and then ask your spouse some questions.

After a few minutes.

VO: This is your I-20, you need to keep it very well.

VO: Madam, why are you going with your husband to US

My wife: We are a young couple trying to raise a family, I need to accompany him to provide emotional, marital and physical stability for him

VO: Will you work in US?

My wife: No, by US law, spouse of F1 is not allow to engage in paid employment and I am not intending to violate that law

VO: I noticed that you too have a current US Visa and UK Visa

My wife: Yes sir, I recently renew my UK Visa

VO: Madam, Please give me a few minutes to issue your visa

VO: This is your I-20, you need to keep it very well. Pick your visa up at this location

VO: Please enjoy your stay in US and watch lot of America Football

I was given F1 visa while my spouse has F2 visa


My advice are as below:

•You need the grace of God and with that everything will seems so easy. For us most of the questions asked by the VO was answered by him. We were just responding YES. Also, the only document asked was the confirmation of GTA. This is just the act of God's grace

•No amount of preparation can be too much. Please prepare transcript for any question that can be asked and provided adequate responses to the questions. This is to ensure that you are not caught unaware

•Confidence is very key and the VO wants to see that. Please,, always ensure that you look straight into the eyes of VO and answer questions

•Follow your dream, restrategize if need be, but never loose the believe that your dream can come to reality

•Lastly, Pray, Pray, Pray. God’s favour and mercy cannot be understated. I have noticed that you can have all the qualification, admitted to the best University and with more than enough funding but still be declined Visa.

I personally return all the success to God.

This is about the longest here....congrats

phalanah:
I have been on this thread for some months now and I have read from Part 7 to the current part 8 to prepare myself for my interview which took place yesterday. My interview was scheduled for 6:30 AM at US Embassy Lagos. I got to the embassy at 5:30 AM. This was my second interview, I was denied in August 2015 and I posted my transcript here after that interview. Everyones feedback and critique of my transcript were very helpful....To cut the long story short, here's how it went.

My turn came around 7:55 AM

VO: Looked me straight in the eye and said Good Morning, pass me your documents.
Me: I passed my documents with my Dubai visa inside my passport (I traveled to Dubai in early Oct, after my first denial)
VO: Why are you going to the US?
Me: I want to study in the US
VO: Why did you choose this school, Harold Washington College?
Me: Actually, I was given admission at Illinois Institute of Technology but the school fees is very expensive, so I decided to start at a community college that has a good transfer rate to a 4-year college. After my associate degree I will transfer to IIT to complete my Bachelor degree.
VO: How did you come across this college?
Me: Through IIT
VO: Which program are you going for?
Me: Electrical Engineering
VO: Tell me moew about it
Me: I explained myself
VO: Who is your sponsor?
Me: My mum and my aunt
VO: Does your aunt live in Chicago?
Me: Yes
VO: He started typing and typed for so long. Then he gave me a white paper that my visa is approved. I was sooo happy that tears started to run down my face (in front of the VO), then I started crying for real when I got out (tears of joy). To God be the Glory! I joined this thread less than 6 months ago but it has been very educational for me. Thanks.

My advice to those that are going for their interview, just be confident and don't lie. Tell the truth. On my last transcript, some people said I was denied because my sponsor was in the US and d same state as the school. BUT I was honest and consistent about it. I was also honest about why I chose to go to a community college.

It still feels like a dream and I keep checking the white paper every hour to make sure it didn't change to blue...lol. This is the beginning of my success. Thanks to everyone who have made meaningful contributions to this thread....

congratulations man... it doesn't matter what you fight with, just fight to WIN

IIZER29:
Just got my F1 visa approved this morning for my masters. Glory be to God. I go to the US every summer & never violated my visa stay so i felt extremely confident for the interview. I went in with no rehearsed answers whatsoever. Here's a summary of the transcript

Vo: Good Morning.
Me: Good Morning (with a nice grin)

Vo: Please hand the documents
Me: Sure (handed him the documents)

Vo: *types on his computer for a few seconds*
Me: * waiting *

* Scans 4 fingers *

Vo: So is this a new course or same course
Me: It is a new course

Vo: Why this course
Me: It will give me an in depth knowledge of the business side of engineering. (I always answered briefly with a smile)

Vo: What course did i do for my bachelors
Me: __________ Engineering

Vo: Where did i do my bachelors US or Nigeria ?
Me: I did it in the uk.

Vo: Why ______ University ?
Me: Its a private research university well known for its business & engineering programs.

Vo: How did i find it ?
Me: Google (with a huge grin lol)

Vo: Where else did you apply to ?
Me: *named all 5 schools i applied to in texas*

Vo: Why all in texas (With a smile)
Me: Many Top engineering/business schools are in texas. plus, i have a few friends studying there as well. (my longest answer. plus, all said with smile )

Vo: When did i graduate ?
Me: This year.

Vo: Do i have any family members in the us ?
Me: No family, Just friends.

Vo:Have i been to america before ?
Me: Oh yes, I go there every summer for holiday.

Vo: Who will be sponsoring you ?
Me: My parents, Mum & Dad.

*types for a few seconds*
Vo: Your Visa has been approved. You can pick it up in 2-3 business day
Me: Thank You


The key I feel is CONFIDENCE. The VO's are only human like you. Just be confident & assured when answering the questions. Also try keeping eye contact. The guy before me had his visa denied because he was so slow & timid in answering his questions. He could not even give a valid reason why he chose his university. I honestly felt bad for the guy. Anyway, Goodluck to anyone having their interviews soon & in the future.

Congratulations.........

"If you cancel this appointment, then you will have exceeded the limit of appointments canceled, and will not be able to schedule another appointment until another MRV fee has been paid."
@ lagosniv please i have no idea what this means because i have never rescheduled or cancel an appointment in the past and i get this warning that scares me, please is there a chance i could still try out emergency appointment with this warning?
any other help would be considered so much

tunedhey:
so how did u go about activating d iPin?

use any diamond bank atm machine and change your IPIN to any other four digit number and don't worry about your default IPIN because it just doesn't ask for it, just hit the change IPIN button there and then fill in the new pin twice

tunedhey:
Hello house,
Been trying to pay for TOEFL using diamond visa debit card but its not going thru..
Any idea as to how i can pay..?? Infos needed pls

I had a few issues with it while trying to make payment because i actually didn't activate my IPIN.........

Please people is there any way i could still schedule a date for november at ABUJA NIV, it clearly looks like all the available dates has been taken, please help, is kind of urgent..............

LagosNIV:
Yes, but not necessarily in a bad way.

OHHHHHHHH

Hello LagosNiv,(anyone's suggestion would be appreciated too)
please does having relatives in the same state as my college affect my eligibility of getting an F-1 visa...
thanks

Walspring:
From obalende you will see direct napep going to Bonny camp just enter and tell the driver that you will stop at Check point by stop and cross to the other side, enter the car park and walk down to the USA embassy in Lagos but you can ask anyone you see but don't dull your self

thanks man......

Please people help me, I need to know how to get to the US consulate from obalende, public transport.....Thanks... walspring

Okayy so my sponsor paid my sevis fee and i checked the status and everything looks good to me except the part where there is an error on the receipt, my home address what wrongly spelt and additional numbers where added from God knows where, please is it necessary to push for a correction from DHS....

Yjc07:
Gudmorning everyone, my interview is 7.30am today.I will like to know what are d exact documents to hand to d VO,when he says "Pass me your documents". should I include my statements of account and d 5cm passport to him.
Also,is there any order to arrange d documents?
pls,I need a quick response before I go in thanks

Goodluck man

Please people help me clear this up, so my aunt wants to pay my sevis fee online(credit card/debit card) and i'm not sure is accepted for third parties paying for nigerian F-1 applicant.
Bigfrancis, stewee umm could you guys help me out

WOW PART 8, I'M GLAD TO BE PART OF IT AND I BELIEVE VISA GRACE WOULD FIND ME THIS YEAR

Richmond996:
Na u go first congratulate him when he gets that visa with the cc I-20

AMEN...

@lagosniv Please i'm kind of new here and i was kind of wondering if community college really affects my chance of getting a visa approved, i'm a complete noob in this affect so if it really does affect it tell me why and if there is a way i could make a difference...
Shout out to every other gurus out there helping people, you guys are LIFE......