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Olayinkaji:
Sorry did you do WES for your cgpa conversion?

VISA Issued transcript (46 days on AP)
So here it is, I’m not very good at telling stories but the whole idea of schooling in the USA started in 2014 while in the university of Ibadan I have cousins and family there that have never even been to Nigeria so I always knew I would like to school there,
Fast forward to 2017 during NYSC I started following the initial rudiments of writing necessary tests for admission in USA, wrote Toefl gre and before the end of service last year I had applied to two different programs at OU-university of Oklahoma, guess what ? I was denied, first, I applied for MSC geology , denied
Applied for transfer admission using my degree(more like direct entry) denied again, same school same department, I knew the issue was my CGPA obviously, had 309 in GRE, 98 in Toefl, sterling SOP(even wrote for a friend that got in)
But that 2nd class lower cgpa ehn, did me strong thing, looks high on Unibadan’s 7 point grade but quite low 2:2 on 4 and 5 point grades
Getting fraustrated because I really wanted a school in Oklahoma. Main reason- my people Dey there !
So I applied, again to another uni in Oklahoma, university of central oklahoma, I didn’t bother with masters, I just applied straight for transfer to my choice department.
I got admission in December 2018, resumption too close for comfort I deferred to spring 2019,
July 2019 I received my I-20 with a letter of scholarship of about $5000 per session.
5th of August 2019 I attended my first Visa interview at ABUJA embassy
After all the long checking in and procedures I met the VO, very short interview(exchanged pleasantries)



VO: pass me your I-20.
I did
VO: oh I see here, university of central Oklahoma
So where did you learn about this school
Me: I checked online and learnt about it on USNews (I actually found out from a cousin that went there but to avoid immigration talks)
VO: so why are going for this course ( energy economics)
Me: I learnt about a position open for applicants with a degree in geology with a background in finance while I was working at the ministry of energy and mineral resources for my NYSC, I believe having this degree combined with my geology degree would give me a good chance and also place me in good standing for my MBA
(No questions about why another degree , zanku inside my head)
VO: who is going to pay for this and can I see any financial documents backing it
ME: my uncle (while passing her my SOA and letter of sponsorship ) I also got a scholarship from the school even though I didn’t apply
VO: (looking closer at the I-20) oh I see that here and I see it’s about $5000
Me: yes, I also have made a payment of $2400 as tuition deposit ( I passed her the reciept from the school for that)
She looked at it passed it back and the letter and kept the statement of account which had about 101m naira in it with. ARM investments
VO: did you take any standardized tests
I didn’t hear that so she repeated
(I just laughed inside because I was about to show her GRE which is meant for a masters course) I passed it to her she looked impressed and passed it back
I am approving your visa (passed me a white paper and another small sheet with instructions for POE)
VO: I’m going to have to hold on to the statement of account for verification.... she went on about fraud all the banning things, I just nodded and smiled, she didn’t even mention AP.
I tracked online later that day only to see AP. Aug 5 and resumption was Aug 19th.
Fast forward to today, I just checked and found it issued after the long annoying wait, was updated on 26th of August long after I had deferred till December. Then issued today.



Before you think it, I know this transcript and interview is super weird but I thank God for answers to prayers and for the victory at last.
P.S I had always been silent here except once before my interview and a few times after, but I thank everyone that have answered my questions here even though I didnt know what to ask as my case was so different from everyone’s so I just prepared myself from the past transcripts to know what they usually ask and from my Retired professor uncle in university of Oklahoma.
It’s been a great journey and cheers to more success.

Who else got status updated on 26th of August and still on AP let’s know ourselves o

congrats

Maryam3:
VISA ISSUED :27th of August,2019
Interview date : 23rd of August,2019

BSc Chemistry
SECOND DEGREE
School: Coppin State University Baltimore Maryland
INTERVIEW LOCATION: LAGOS
Window 2

My interview was short. I didn't go with my ds-160, appointment letter and GTB visa RECEIPT (please don't make this mistake. I was charged ₦2000 per page to print those documents).

Apart from the usual goosebumps I get whenever I read Nairaland gist, I was worried with 2 things. The mistake on my i-20 and reason why I'm going for second degree. I finally figured out how to go about the i-20 issue but that other part won't just leave my head.

I Sha prepared transcript like 5/6 times .My appointment was 6:45am but I was interviewed 10:15am. Venue was Lagos. I didn't go with ds-160, appointment letter and GTB visa RECEIPT so I had to print them at the embassy. A copy was ₦2000. Everything was 8k but I gave the guy 6k (after interview�of course). I took another passport photo there ₦1500/6 copies (I'm still asking myself why because they didn't collect even 1 copy). I was the ONLY ADULT with hijab then 2 small kids. I did my biometric then went to the interview hall. I was directed to window 10 to scan my passport and the lady there was like I should go and snap a passport photo showing my ears,whole face and neck. I told her it wasn't necessary since the picture on my international passport is with full hijab and I was able to upload similar photo too while filling my ds160. Then she said I should go to window 12. still a woman, Nigerian. She said the same thing and I repeated my words again then she called the attention of an old white man and explained to him. He said no problem that she should go on with it (I was just smiling like a kid they gave chocolate�). I was then directed to window 7 for finger print. After that I joined the interview queue. Everyone was just suprise cus I was the only one that dressed in a different way (what's my own there I was just reciting اللهم لا سهل إلا ما جعلته سهلا وأنت تجعل الحزن إذا شءت سهلا).

The VO was a young guy 20+. He refused the family before me. Then it was my turn. That was how my legs refused to move...then this big smile just came and he was like I should move forward. The VO was really blushing �


VO: hey! Good morning come come (with a biggggggg smile)
Me: Good morning sir

VO: pass your passport and i-20
Me: passed it

VO: so where are you going in the USA?
Me: I'm going to the USA specifically Coppin State University Baltimore for a degree in chemistry

VO: okay okay good. Do you have a scholarship?
Me: yes I do but it doesn't reflect on the i-20 because I will need to complete my application before it can be effective. Reason why I presented my dad's statement of account when applying cus it was part of the documents I sent to the school.

VO (really nodding hard) what does your dad do?
Me: he's the Director of Crown oil . Crown oil deals with production and sales of engine oil for machine part. He's also the one in charge of the family land and properties. This is the certificate of occupancy for one of his houses in Lagos.

VO: can I see it?
Me: yes sure (passed)

While he was going through I quickly said.
Me: he's also one of the high Chiefs in Ikoyi (point at the Chief infront of his name) that's the reason for that Chief infront of his name there.

VO: (typed for a while) so you worked at University of Lagos with Dr...
Me (immediately) yes! Dr Adeyemo (he nods) we worked on a project which was published last year. Antioxidants Capacity of lemongrass and organic compound present.(this was my project topic)

VO: wow!!!! Tell me more about it (already going for the white paper)
Me: I got 5 different samples from different forest in Nigeria then I planted in the school garden. After it matured, I ploughed and did extraction after which I carried out analysis using dpph assay then I used a spectrometer to find out the organic compound present (my voice was shaking here because I wanted to explain all what I did for project)

VO: that's really good. I'll be approving your Visa. On this paper is where you will get your passport back within 3/4 working days. congratulations and enjoy your stay in the USA.
ME: Yeah thank you so much sir
(Collected my documents with AlhamdulliLlah and walked out)


It was as if everyone was just waiting for my session. Everywhere was quite. I was scared on my way out because it was just shocking. All the questions I've prepared!. I wanted to ditch the interview a week to my appointment. I can only say AlhamdulliLlah it was Allah all the way�. When I came out smiling everyone infront of the gate couldn't believe it. They were just looking at me chai!. AlhamdulliLlah sha


I really want to appreciate everyone. All the transcripts was very helpful. Walepepe,time2win,lagosIsmyhome ,Everyone. I wish everyone that's expecting good news and those of us already approved and issued won't face any problem beyond us. Best of luck!!!?!

lol na wa o

case updated today, interview Aug 5

khaniku:
Approved Transcript.

Interview Date: 2nd August 2019, Abuja
School: SHSU
Course: Computer Science, MSc
Funding: GA and scholarship
Deficit: 3k

So I would start with the preliminaries because it played a big part in my interview.
While on the queue, I was listening to the guy before me at the booth I was certain I was going to be called to next . I overheard him listing some of the course he would be taking and at that point based on what he said and some other of his responses, I realised we were going to the same school and same program. I knew then, it was going to be an interesting interview.

Me: Good morning
VO: Good morning
VO: Pass me your passport and I-20
…I did
VO: Mr. (she tried to pronounce my last name correctly).
….I smiled and corrected her.
She looks at my I-20, and I could see the surprise and awe in her face
VO: Do you know that guy that just left here?
Me: (I laughed) No I don’t but I overheard him listing some of the courses he will be taking and that caught my attention, and I started listening in and realise that we are both going to the same school and program.
VO: Yeah, same school and program, and same funding too.
Me: (still laughing) Wow, what are the odds
VO: (VO laughs) I know right, what are the odds of you guys coming right after one another and don’t know yourself.
VO: Have you applied for a US visa before.
Me: Yes but I was denied
VO: what’s your date of birth
Me: Told her
VO: Tourist visa yeah? Your denial
Me: yes, in 2014
VO: which secondary school did you finish from and year?
Me: 2010 (told her the school)
VO: When did you finish university?
Me: 2016, studied mathematics and computer science
…she took the other guy’s passport, was typing on her computer
VO: what have you been doing since you finished school.
Me: after my NYSC in 2017, I have been working as a software engineer with an IT firm here in Abuja.
VO: Do you code?
Me: Yes
VO: What languages?
Me: Javascript, PHP and python
VO: So you don’t know that guy?
Me: (I smiled) No
She took the guy’s passport and ask me to give her a minute. Came back some minutes later
VO: So how did you find out about this school?
Me: I did my research online on usnews and masterportal, I was looking at schools that focuses on some core areas in computer science that I would like strengthen my knowledge on like algorithm design and analysis, software engineering ….VO cuts me off here.
VO: A lot of schools in the US offer those courses.
Me: Yes I know, but I was also looking at schools I have the requirements to apply to, that has great learning facilities and professors and SHSU is ranked among the top 10 best public universities in Texas.
VO: Did you apply to any other school?
Me:Yes, CMU and UMass Boston. I got admitted to both SHSU and CMU.
VO: SHSU is the only school that gave you funding?
Me: Yes
VO: Did you write GRE?
Me: Yes, I wrote both GRE and TOEFL
VO: what was your score?
Me: GRE 305, TOEFL 105.
VO: What is your thesis going to be on?
Me: My thesis is going to be on software engineering and I would be focusing on data modelling, which is the process of structuring and organising data.
VO: Your assistantship and scholarship covers much of your program, who’s paying for the deficit?
Me: My brother
VO: Any document to show that he is supporting you financially.
Me: Yes (hands her SOA)
VO: (flips through first and second page) I would be keeping this document to verify its authenticity.
Me: Ok, no problem
VO: Can you please take a seat, I would right back.
…I sat and waited for 5 mins. After she came back, called my name.
VO: I am going to be placing you on Administrative Processing, We need to verify some of your information with the school.
Me: Ok. Can I ask how long that’s going to take?
VO: we should be able to call the school today but since its already weekend, most likely we would do that on Monday(5th).
…Handed me the 221g pink slip.
Me: Thank you and have a great day
VO: Have a great day too

I got the contact of the other guy, he was placed on AP too after being originally issued without any document asked.
Our case were both updated on the 8th, he was issued on the 9th and I was issued today.

To everyone on AP just keep praying and believing, i know it's not easy but it's all going to work out.
Much appreciation to people that take out of their time to help people out here when they can.
I appreciate you guys.
I hope this transcript be of help to somebody.

wow these people work in various way sha, happy for you, can only be the Lords doing!

one more question , what was the reason you were on AP did the VO say they were gonna check SOA ?

khaniku:
Thanks bro.
No they didn't contact my sponsor.

congrats bro , do you know if your sponsor got called?

khaniku:
Yes.
Interview date: 2nd August
Case update: 8th of August
Got issued today

my browser already opens tracking page automatically no update

My one and only question is ‘ from past experiences, if a student gets the AP status and doesn’t clear off before the school’s resumption date, one just has to defer right ?, so let’s say after resumption the visa is issued, the main question is , will the student have to reapply for visa the next time or not?

That’s called generalization which is wrong in a thread like this

Time2win:
This isn't the case though lol. he just have hatred for Nigerian ways of doing things, the God (god ) factor, fraudulent ways and all that

exactly o my brother i wasnt even given any yellow paper all white one small sheet saying congrats and taking original docs to POE the second one instruction on how to collect passport and the back for collection by proxy

Time2win:
I beg to disagree, everyone is put on Administrative processing after interview. I have personally watched the process. A day before Interview, it shows Application Received, after interview if you are approved, it does Administrative processing before turning to issued and then the person receives his/her passport days later. Some administrative processing last less than 24hrs before turning to issued (this applies to my case), some last for days, weeks, months. it all depends on applicant's cases and what the visa offer is checking/verifying. I guess you are referring to cases under 221(g)

lets be hopeful i got on AP today in abuja too and the way the woman talked and ended the interview its obvious its far from denial and she clearly stated the need to check the SOA for fraud she even told me about what to do at POE dont let anyone just come here like AP na today its just the closeness to the resumption date thats a bother its a really strenous bother but God is faithful as far as you are sure of your SOA

Lizzy44544:
Yes

there is little or no interview info for undergraduate F1 on this forum #sad

olasijiayo:
Guys what’s the difference btw affidavit of support and letter of support, my sponsor wants to know which one is suitable he’s my maternal uncle and different surname

@scholastica16 lagosismyhome

Guys what’s the difference btw affidavit of support and letter of support, my sponsor wants to know which one is suitable he’s my maternal uncle and different surname

To whom is the letter of support/ affidavit of support addressed to?

Hi guys good evening. My interview is on Monday, and I’m making my sevis payment tomorrow, is that enough time?

anyone has walspring number ?

Anyone Affidavit of support letter sample

olasijiayo:
please can someone help me with a sample of sponsorship letter to back up the SOA, my sponsor wants an idea of what to include. olasijiayo@gmail.com

please can someone help me with a sample of sponsorship letter to back up the SOA, my sponsor wants an idea of what to include. olasijiayo@gmail.com

@walspring please check your mail!!

Is it advisable to make tuition deposit

Who is known to be of help with Sevis payment