Time2win:
My Transcript

Visa approved at Lagos Embassy, 30th July 2019

School: Clarkson University

Funding: 66,000$ (Tuition and stipends)

Course : Msc Chemical Engineering

This was my 9th attempt, 7 in Lagos, 2 in Abuja

Here is my today's visa transcript:

V.O: (Looked at my i20) I see you have a teaching assistantship, what will you be teaching?

Me: I will be assisting prof. ... in grading students papers, invigilating test and exams, other teaching duties will be assigned upon resumption

V.O: what was your undergraduate Major?

Me: chemical engineering

V:O Where do you work and what's your duties?

I currently work as a process engineer at D***y Industries Limited and stated my duties

V.O: (Started typing for a long time and checking his system, he was shaking his head too and my mind was beating fast.) He asked, have you travelled outside the country before?

Me: Yes, I have been to Ghana

V.O: is it by flight or road and how many times

Me: I travelled by road and that was sept last year and came back same month

V.O: (Went to meet another V.O, he stayed there for like 4mins, I don't know what they were discussing). After he came back, he asked... What's your plans after graduation?

Me: Upon completion of my masters degree, I will be resuming a new position at my current place of work as a senior process engineer and I am going to be on a paid study leave (I brought out the letter, he saw it and said he doesn't need it, I pushed my letter back to my file).

V.O: (Typing for a very long time and checking stuffs on his system) you have been to Abuja embassy last time, what transpired there?

Me: During my last interview, the V.O wasn't convinced that I am a credible student and hence I was refused. I have come to demonstrate my credibility as a student, I wrote GRE and scored 324, had a good grade (1st class) and believe i definitely do very well during my masters studies at Clarkson University. (He nodded)

V.O: (Started typing again and checking stuffs on his system), You applied for safety science at Embryl Riddle Aeronautical University in 2017, why the switch to chemical engineering (For my mind, e don come again o)

Me: That's was when I finished my National Youth Service and was working with a firm so i needed to increase my safety knowledge but since I changed place of work and now dealing with chemicals, I needed to develop knowledge in the area of chemical catalysis and plasma processing which will be needed when I resume a new position at my place of work. (He nodded)

V.O: Do you have anybody in USA?

Me: No, I don't have anybody

V.O: (Typed for ages, for like 2mins and was checking his system, my mind was beating fast. He took my passport and those blue papers, I was like it's finished, another refusal�. Immediately he brought out the white paper and circled a location, then said the golden words) YOUR VISA HAS BEEN APPROVED, then passed my i20 and sevis receipt

Me: collected my i20 and shouted Thank you sir!!! I ran out of the embassy and people were shouting what is it, I was running till i reached where I entered cab to my house cos it was like a dream or like i was watching a movie.

That's it... I saw God's favour today

Congrats bro,this is massive!!

LagosismyHome:


I have booked a flight with them before... just check directly with the airline and compare prices

Really appreciate your response ma'am

They have wonderful deals

Afternoon folks

How safe and secure is Fareboom?
Anybody booked using it?

Time2win:


Congrats!!!

Thanks bro

nelem:


congrats bro.
was waiting to hear the good news.

I appreciate G

LagosismyHome:

Congrats ........May God bless your new journey

Amen
Thanks ma'am

mysweetsunshine:



Did you get full funding or you had deficit?

Had a deficit of $17k

Visa approved at Lagos consulate today
Really appreciate all of you who comment here,you guys rock.Keep up the good work!!

All VOs today were male,not sure of window 1 cos it wasn't in my line of sight
Was praying not to be interviewed by the white guy in window 3,Oga was drilling applicant hard and still issuing pink paper

Alas na him hand i enter oo


VO:Good morning,pass me your documents
Me:Good morning sir
VO: Why are you going to the US
Me: Am going for my master degree in Chemical Engineering at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
VO:What branch of Chemical Engineering interests you
Me: (Was not expecting this question so fast) Am interested in Hydrocarbon processing and Conversion
VO:What's the application of this
Me:This process is used in Oil refineries.I would be learning how to design processes or modify already existing processes in Nigeria oil refineries which are subsidiaries of NNPC(said this in full),this...(cut off)
VO:Do you work in NNPC
Me:No
VO:Oh you pursing this degree to work in NNPC?
Me:Yes
VO:Why this School
Me:Aside from the assistantship I received,i choose the school because of the ongoing research on Hydrocarbon processing and Conversion by Prof Basha,he offered me a research opportunity,i accepted because it aligns with my research interest,i also chose the school because of the school curriculum,i ts.....(cuts me off)
VO: (Quickly checks my i2O),Oh you have a support from the department
Me:Yes
VO:Tell me about this assitantship?
Me:It's a Research assistantship,i would be joining prof Basha research team.I would be setting the lab,carrying out experiments and gathering/analyzing data(VO nods)
VO:Did you take the GRE?
Me:Yes
VO:what did you score?
Me:310(VO nods)
VO: Who's paying for the rest
Me:My mum
VO:Any statement?
I passed it,glances through it and returns it
VO:Have ur mum been to the US?
Me:No
VO:Have u travelled out out of Nigeria before?
Me:No
VO:Any siblings?
Me: Yes
VO: (passes white paper)Congratulations your visa has been approved,pick it up in 3 working days

hollateejay:


Which school did you apply to?

Very important,

Jiang:


You guys like playing with that 10 marks, You know that small marks might be what you need to get an edge over d competition...so dress smart!

Wow
Bro can you please share the marking scheme?

xfire:

No. Has nothing to do with where you will be posted. Everyone has equal chances of suicide. You will jut not be paid accommodation allowance (per diem) during the orientation period. That's not really important now though.

Will our transportation fares be reimbursed?

Kwiskxyz:
Can wear something like this?

Lol,am not alone
That suit something eeh

Good morning my people

What is the most appropriate dress code for this interview.

PS:I don't feel comfortable on suits

Anybody going for the interview on the 8th from PH?,lets connect

Good morning my people

What is the most appropriate dress code for this interview.

PS:I don't feel comfortable on suits

Googledrive12:
Walspring please check your mail, please walspring can you check your mail , walspring check your mail please, check your mail now walspring !!!

Your tone progressions are awesome

Stevenssen:
Has anyone here written gre in swintec, Owerri. Any hotels close to the place?

De Range Hotel and Suites at Hospital Road, Owerri very close to swintec computer institute

Ekunsgreat:
i put teacher in what I do for a living in my DS FORM and that while I planned to be a lecturer with Human Resources management so how can I defend why this course?

I honestly have no idea,maybe others might
The role of a HRM is well utilized in an establishment,infact company

It's just like someone who studied Hotel or Estate Management saying that he/she wants to use the degree to lecture

Ekunsgreat:
Why did course,I chose this course cause I want to become a lecturer in the future ,I’m a person that have passion for people group and development and Human Resources management play a crucial role in an organization or institutions and I studying this course will help me to perform a multiple function in an organization such as recruiting an employee,training,participating in staff training activities .and this course will developed me managerial and technically in which it will make me more valuable in labor market in Nigeria during my lecturing job ,..
Please help me with this I study I account education and I want to do my master in hrm is this ok with why this course??

If you are finding it difficult to relate Account education to HRM,why not say something relating to your work not that lecturing plan stuff ooo
HRM is nothing but a practice of recruitment, hiring, training and managing employees of an organization.

The main purpose of HRM is to maximize the productivity of an organization by utilizing the effectiveness of its employee

How will going for this degree help you achieve all this
Look for something lacking at your work place and work with.Provide a solution to it

Brown2Green:


Your answers are not succinct. Not clear cut.
Is this your only school?
Don't mention that bridge program o and hope it is not stated on your I20.
What will you be doing after your MBA? Say something better

After your WES evaluation ke!
Sell yourself small.. Due to my exceptional application portfolio, I was offered a 2000 dols worth of scholarship..and the rest deficit will be taken care of by my uncle. then stop there!

You're a CEO? Are you funding yourself?
You sure you want to be a CEO for this interview?

My chest

Brown2Green:


Your answers are not succinct. Not clear cut.
Is this your only school?
Don't mention that bridge program o and hope it is not stated on your I20.
What will you be doing after your MBA? Say something better

After your WES evaluation ke!
Sell yourself small.. Due to my exceptional application portfolio, I was offered a 2000 dols worth of scholarship..and the rest deficit will be taken care of by my uncle. then stop there!

You're a CEO? Are you funding yourself?
You sure you want to be a CEO for this interview?

My chest

orimahspence:


You might not even be asked of a statement of account , so worry less #ifyouknowyouknow, of you don't know , start reading this thread from the beginning ireoo

MrCuteking:
I've been thinking of the best way to convince the consular on why I chose a 2nd degree in Mech Eng. instead of going for my masters in any other field. I studied Petroleum Engineering. Who can help me out here please?

There are many ways you could relate Mechanical Engineering to Petroleum Engineering.
Mechanical engineers can design or maintain oil rig equipment,production pumps etc
Do alignments and servicing of bearings, mechanical seals, valve seals, control valves,etc and also develop new fuel technologies machineries

Any applicant or admitted student to Stevens Institute of Technology
A brother need your help

nmicky:
am having problem with my wes evaluation, my transcript was sent to wes, and arrived at wes new york on march 27, 2019, dat same day, my dashboard was updated dat some documents were received and undergoing review. now wes is telling me dey did not receive my transcript. pls does any one knw d cause

Have WES sent copies of your credentials to the awarding Institution for verification?
If no,i think that's why the message is coming up

Judgepelumi:
LONG POST ALERT!!!
Today is Sunday so I want to share my testimony
I've been following this thread since December 2017 after Canada bounced me and this thread played a great role in my choice of school and visa prep & all of that. IMO, I think getting a visa is now harder than before especially when you don't have a plan or you don't know why you want to further your study. I saw many blues that day and people who dressed inappropriately for the interview(I was just smh).
July 19, I was interviewed by a tall slim lady @window4 and I was just praying not to be directed to the black woman tho she fine with nice pomo lips , Lol.
As an Accountant wey I be, I wore my suit, white shirt and a wine tie+pock square. I'm not sure I've any better advise to give other than the ones the elders here have always reiterated. But it's best you speak with all sincerity & be confident, plan(i mean you should know what you want), prepare well and pray well too. With God, all things are possible.

Vo: Good morning, can you pass your passport
Vo: Why are you going to the US
Me: I am going to Montclair State University, NJ for my Masters in Accounting with a concentration in Forensic Accounting (she tried to cut me but i had to rush my words just to mention my concentration)
Vo: Did you apply to any other school?
Me: Yes College at Brockport, SUNY
Vo: Which of the campuses?
Me: Rochester (I never knew if they had other campus stations but i was lucky to remember the day i dialled the Grad coord's nos it showed Rochester on truecaller)
Vo: So why did you pick MSU over Brockport?
Me: Aside that MSU offers a concentration in Forensic accounting and accredited by AACSB, MSU is the best public university and the most innovative business school in NJ. Aside that, the curriculum is well designed such that it doesn't focus alone on the theoretical aspect but it integrates a lot of practical case studies which would be beneficial for me going forward in my career. I will also get hands on experience with software training that helps to get a full picture of someone's financial habits and activities, track spending patterns and combine information from multiple financial accounts and I will get moot court room experience as well. The curriculum also ensures that when I eventually take my CFE exams, I'd not need to take extra classes.
Vo: You've been working at XYZ for how long?
Me: 5-6months now, started late Feb
Vo: And before then you worked at shengbele company, what do they do there?
Me: Its an Audit firm
Vo: Have you ever applied to another country(I guess she'd see through their database)?
Me: Yes that was last year, Canada
Vo: What program was that?
Me: A PGD in HRM
Vo: So why are you switching to accounting?
Me: I have been an accountant for a while and my undergraduate degree was in accounting so I have decided to remain in that career path
Vo: Was there no Msc Accounting in Canada? Why didn't you apply there, why US?
Me: The tuition fees were expensive and I couldn't afford it
Vo: Oh that's why you went for a PGD instead
Me: Yes
Vo: Have you been to the US before?
Me: No
Vo: Married, kids?
Me: No
Vo: Does anyone in your family have a visa
Me: No
Vo: So what will you do with this degree after school
Me: This degree will afford me the qualifications to take up a job at EFCC as an expert in fraud examination. I plan to work in the anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorist activities dept upon my return. In the long-run, I'd love to have my own forensic accounting firm where I'd be able to render consulting services to both the public and private sector.
Vo: Did you write any exams?
Me: Yes GRE and TOEFL
Vo: What did you score in GRE
Me: 296 (gave her the breakdown but she didnt ask for the report card)
Vo: Who's sponsoring you
Me: My mom
Vo: What does she do?
Me: she's a distributor for.............
Vo: Can I see her BS(she perused it well well)
Vo: Are you sure there's no other reason why you're going to NJ
Me: Not at all aside that MSU offers my preferred program
Vo: She reached for the white paper, ticked AP, said something about checking to see somethings check out and some other things i didn't hear clearly, wrapped my BS & I-20 in my passport and that was it. But the battle wasn't over till Friday when I picked up my passport.
I was on AP for a month, first 2weeks I heard nothing so I sent an inquiry mail but no reply. The 3rd week ended and I had to just call them and I guess that was when my BS were sent for verification. And the following week it got issued. TBH, this AP was torture especially having to wait a month. So many thoughts, High BP but special thanks to Ekebs & sunshine for encouraging me, e no just easy. My special gratitude to Folmus for reviewing my transcript and Winterstorm for the pep-talk before my interview day and to the elders here for your great contributions as my dream is now a reality.
E bami ki hallelujah meta o

Please what is BS

mhizposh:
Answers to the following needed pls

1)Is funding guaranteed when an assistant professor asks one to join his research?

2)What's the current appointment wait time at the embassy,any free appointment dates before July?

You stand a better chance in securing a GRA position
Gurus in the house can through more light on this

Sosao:
They want to kee me ooo
Did you apply to this school?
I need to know when the usually send out decision letters so I can have peace of mind

Nope I didn't

Sosao:
Morgan State University wants to give me BP ooo ...any one applied to MSU and gotten a graduate funding yet?

One would be thinking that HBCU are safe schools and are generous when it comes to funding
Until u apply and they start dishing BP's and put someone on high jump.

Make una give me link ooo

Link to match pls

Kendrix69:
Hello house, I am an intending fall 2020 masters applicant , I have stated this before in my profile but just to clear things up, I intend to write the GRE this year by July or august, , but by that time my SOP and LOR is not going to be ready ... And I don't want to waste those four free schools, can I send my scores to the four schools and send the SOP and LORs later?

Yea,you can

nmicky:
please the confirmation sent to school by wes for authentication. is it an email or d transcript itself

Transcript itself