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jaskinbo: Nothing have changed from my last application but only that people here told me that I should put my dad job in a. More lucrative way when asked next

That is the change.

Amefrica: I didn't say it's impossible or he can't get it. But, what can change from Monday to Friday apart him from his dressing?

Confidence, posture, and more reasonable answers to the questions are just a few. It happened to me Amefrica.

E.g,
Ist attempt,
V.O: Why didn't you write the GRE.
Answer: The school waived it for me.
V.O: Sorry bla bla bla....

2nd attempt;
V.O: Why didn't you write the GRE?
Answer: I graduated with an impressive GPA and have worked 3years in my field and had also written 2 research papers in the field of computer science. The school waived it for me because of these achievements.
V.O: Pick up your visa.

Can you spot the difference?

domex007: @Ojap, but you are too inqusitive ooo, the VO will not even look at it from your perspective..
If you were an american VO, you will denial almost everybody visas.. Lool

My wish is for you to get the VISA and I pray you meet a very nice and GOD-SENT V.O that will overlook all the red flags. If otherwise, I warned you.

I wish you all the best bro.

Amefrica: WTF? Just 4 days difference, it's unlikely you'd get it. Tho' I've seen 2 weeks but not just 4 days.

Don't book it bro, you'll end up being a desperado at the counter.

My $1

He can get it. But what has changed in his last application?

Obajamie: Exactly!!! i only used that as a cover up since i choose joining Mumsie company Am actually going for Petroleum ooooo. who no lik better thing. Talk more of already made one. will really need get in touch wit u for some materials.

Permian Basin geology is interesting, I am sure you will have a nice time studying at UTPB. A Nigerian friend just graduated from there, you may know her if you graduated with your B.Tech from FUTA.

Domex:

- You can't get admission in Nigeria? Obviously, your uncle is rich, why can't he send you to a private university or a UK University? Why must he let you work for him for 3 years before coming up with the idea of schooling in the US? This doesn't just add up.

- Forget the computer training story, the embassy is tired of hearing that. Oracle, Microsoft, Cisco, and Juniper certifications would have been best but you don't have any of that unfortunately.

- You can use your uncle's company account. All he needs is for his bank to confirm that he is the sole signatory to that account. He may also explain that in his affidavit of support letter. That said, please forget about the sponsorship story and all the "scopes" attached to it.

- I'm so sorry to hear about the death of your father. However, what you think would be emotional could turn out to be a blessing in disguise for you. How about you tell the V.O that your uncle has been your guardian since your father passed away. Don't you think that makes more sense? You also telling the V.O you have an uncle in the US will make you more of a potential immigrant rather than him thinking you are suffering.

- Last, can you please write the SAT?

@ Imperiouxx, BigFrancis, Amefrica, Walspring, Ms Nas, De Tus et. al, can you all help this guy with what to say to cover the gap from 2010 to 2013 please? I can see his eagerness in breaking even, and he needs you guys help in doing that.

domex007: Yeah, but I have to backup everything I say with documents, I don't have the document for ccna.. If the VO ask for certificate, ♍Ɣ‎ own don finish be that

They don't even need to ask for documents before they pick lies. It's a matter of them asking you simple questions about routers, switches, hubs, bridges, VoIP and IPv6 configurations.

Ms Nas: OjaP I see you.. Wetin you dey find for here?

Are you stalking me?

Domex:

There is much improvement from your last post. So, let's look at your points from this angle too.

- Why does your uncle have to wait for 3 years for him to realize you are hardworking and with a good WAEC results? If he is truly your uncle, he should be able to sponsor you unconditionally. I don't know if this is just the way I think or something, what would a company gain in spending thousands of dollars on a computer operator?

- Your I-20 read family funds, why bring up company sponsorship? Be consistent.

- Do you have any relatives in the US? NO. The US embassy only care about your immediate family members - your parents and siblings.

- You still need to work on the gap between when you wrote the WAEC and now. If you need help from members here, you have to be truthful and let us know what you have been doing since. I don't think any Nigerian with a rich uncle would choose not to write JAMB and instead work as a computer operator for 3 years. You need to come out straight, only then can we come up with a better and convincing "story" for you.

- Finally, is it possible for you to postpone your interview and take time to write the SAT? There are many red flags in your case and I believe you showing the V.O your SAT result will clear some doubts about you and portray you as a serious student.

Thank you for being proactive.

domex:

Thank your stars that you posted your sample answers before going for the interview. There are a lot of flaws in your responses.

- Tobacco smoking is not a SIN here. Pastors here smoke because of the cold weather.

- Your TOEL score is low, you can't brag about that. Just say you wrote the TOEFL and wait till he asks to see it.

- I don't think the course will provide job for you in Naija when there are a lot of IT gurus with masters, PhD and bad certifications.

- No company will sponsor you for a BS because they lack computer experts (an exception is if you are going for an advanced degree). There are many foreign graduates begging for jobs in Nigeria. Most companies also have capable hands they can send around the world for one or two weeks intensive training. Also,you are contradicting yourself by saying you plan on staying for your masters when you earlier said you are coming back home because your uncle's company is sponsoring you? Be consistent.

- You graduated high school in 2010, and you started work as a computer operator. That doesn't sound convincing. Does this mean that your uncle denied you education for 3 years so you can serve him? You need to bridge the gap between 2010 and 2013 with a more convincing "story". I hope other members here can help with what to say you've been doing within those years.

- Do you have any relatives in the US? NO

You are a STEM major and I don't want you to miss your chance of studying in the US. Stay on this thread and be aggressive with your enquiries, I see a bright future. All the best.

Obajamie,

On a lighter mood, the only probable cause of decrease in production in the Niger Delta in the next 10 years would be militancy. I don't foresee a decline in production even in the next 20 years. Though, oil and gas are non-renewable, geologists will keep studying these reservoirs, identify by-passed zones, and also make new discoveries. The engineers will use advanced techniques in bringing these hydrocarbons to the surface in an environment-friendly and cost-efficient way. In a world where a source rock can be "fracked", and turned into a reservoir rock, anything is possible.

Congrats Obajamie, are you going to University of Texas, Permian Basin?

Conyema:

Do you have a scanned copy of the I-20 sent to your email?

Conyema:

Which of the schools are you going exactly? When I asked here, you said University of Houston. On another thread, you said University of Texas, Arlington. I think you need to be consistent with your info bro. I have friends in both schools who can work straight to that Int'l students office and make enquiries or complain on your behalf. Heaven they say helps those who help themselves.

lisadem: Yeah it isn't easy... He got his V i s a approved at last. Pray for me too o

I think he is only congratulating Imperiouxx on the successful completion of his MS degree. The way he worded it may be confusing, but I think we all got the message.

conyema12: Good morning guys, Happy sunday.
I have 36months in my I-20 as the maximum duration of the program (MS Program). In the DS-160 form will I also fill 36months as the intended length of stay since I know I will certainly finish within 24months.

And I will be using the person on my 1-20 as the SEVIS coordinator as the my contact person the US since I do not have any body.
Am I on the write track guys?

At bolded, most people complete their MS Geology program in well over 2 years.

Ms Nas: The Mgbeke in me made me go play in the snow.

You get winch??

zynnnie: Hi All,

is being for months since i got my visa and went for my masters. Is being good but not so smooth settling in and learning one or two.

Am about to change school and course that will enable me get work and sponsors for work permit and change of visa status. Am starting from ground zero but it will all end well. Where is sir fizz get in touch with me, i lost ur number

Hi Zynnie,

I'm sorry if I seem to be poke-nosing. Could you share with us your intended/new major? You don't want to waste your time going for a wrong major. I wish you all the best.

To all who just got their visas

Obviously, I lost count, and can't start mentioning names one-by-one. However, I wish you all the best and please do your parents proud when you get here. I welcome you all to the land of the brave.


Walspring and Amefrica

You guys are doing a great job here. I am so eager to hear your upcoming testimonies. But before you go for the interview again, please endeavor to take the SAT and TOEFL exams. Congratulations in advance to you both. All the best.

Imperiouxx,

You deserve it and I wish all the best in your endeavors. Just make sure you remember me in your kingdom...

Congratulations!!!

Congrats Pablo, I really like your interview. He who GOD has blessed.......

Welcome to the United States.

Happy Thanksgiving in advance to everyone. I pray every one looking unto GOD for a visa get it IJN.

BTW, who knows the where about of SmithJanetStore? Any good news from his side?

Shalom!!!

Ms Nas,

As you mark another beautiful year today, I pray you increase in wisdom, blessings, riches and good things of life.

This is to wish you a fabulous, and fantastic happiest birthday. Enjoy your day my dear.


-OjaP.

imperiouxx: @Ojap,

I need an information from you. PM me your number pls. I'll call you after class. Thanks

Check your whatsapp.

sevule: Amefrica if your friend is serious, he would book a date in Lagos and travel down. People travel from Abj to Lag just to attend weddings and ur friend who is looking for a visa is acting as if he has numerous options waiting for him. If he doesn't want to come down to Lag for his interview please let him know that the only alternative is doing the interview next year.

I like this.

People travel to Ghana to write GRE.

People travel to Coutonu to pay SEVIS.

People travel to London and Canada to attend weddings.

Sevule: You've said it all.

Happy birthday to your dad Kofsy. I wish him all the best in life.

I should also let you know that my dad's birthday is today too. I called him this morning, and felt so good wishing him a happy one.

I pray our fathers live long in good health to reap the fruit of their labor.

Shalom!!!

jonnyp: @frankie2k congrat bro and welcome to obamaland..

Like seriously

Chi-town Base:
LIFE IN LA AINT EASY SHOUTOUT TO THOSE WHO GOT DEY VISA'S...BUT THERE IS A STRONGER BATTLE AHEAD (FYI) GREEN CARD SO MAKE SURE U WELL EQUIPED COZ IT AINT ROSY WITHOUT IT THO. FYI.....SHOUTOUT TO THE GURU'S IN DA HOUSE..Y'ALL KNO YA SELVES...HOLLLAAA

This makes a lot of sense.

Jarus: . Nope. I don't work with Total. Athough I have had all my career in the industry. I have undergone recruitment process in Shell, Total upstream, Total downstream, Chevron, Mobil, Oando, Seven Energy, Master Energy, got offers from 4 of those and worked with 2. I'm an accountant. In addition to the answers to questions on this thread provided by Debosky, 2good and co, I also attempted answering some questions on the subject on my blog: http://www.jarushub.com/questions-answers-on-oil-gas-career-i/ http://www.nairala E

Good!!! You seem to have it going on well for you too in the O&G sector. I work for a U.S based natural resources company too. We are a-500 global fortune company and listed in the NYSE. The company is into Gold, copper, molybdenum mining, and oil and gas exploration and production. I'm a geologist in the oil and gas sector of the company.

I have read your posts in the past but I will follow you more now like twitter. Good job.

Jarus: I even thought it's a new topic until I opened the thread. We dealt thoroughly with this thread 3 years ago. I hope Debosky and co are still around to attend to oyel questions. :Dsh

Jarus,

Do you work for Total too? Are you an Engineer?