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Yay... Congrats bigFrancis21!!! My visa was approved today too in the same Abuja at 8am

Hello VO,

Thanks for your good work so far. I guess today is your final day here. But before you go, kindly look into this case.

Am going for a student visa interview again soon. I've been denied once and I dont want that to happen again!

Anyway, I came across someone's experience that baffles me! Though he was given a sensible reason by the VO for his denial which doesnt relate to home ties but he was still issued a letter of the Section 214(b)! Am still wondering what kind of case is that! Please I'll be glad for you to explain this case. Here's the person's experience below


Me: Good Day Ma.
VO: Good Day Son.
Me: How are you doing.
Vo: I'm wonderful. You Williams right?
Me: Yes.
VO: Woow! You're s☺ tall, you like Michael Jordan, you play basketball.
Me: Yes Ma.
VO: What School are you applying to?
Me: Purdue Unoversity Calumet.
VO: Where's it located in the Us?
Me: Hammond, a city Northwest of Indiana state.
VO: Great... Like how cold is your school?
Me: during Winter is very cold, Temp vary from -1c to -10c.
VO: Woow! Seems you really know this school that much, How did you know about the school?
Me: My course Advicer was an alumni of the school and he told me much about the school how friendly and willing the professors are and it has a good curriculum and security system.
VO: Go on.... (She keeps typing)
Me: I checked it out on Usnews it was ranked highest in midwest regional universities.
VO: Great. S☺ when did you finish your secondary school.
Me: 2005.
VO: What have you been doing then?
Me: I did my undergraduate program in Mech Eng at Federal University Of Technology Owerri.
VO: When did you finish?
Me: 2011.
VO: What have you been doing since then.
Me: I did my nysc last year which I finished early this year.
VO: Have you traveled before?
Me: Yes Ma. To Ghana.
VO: Purpose Of your trip?
Me: Went to visit my Aunt.
VO: How is she?
Me: She's doing great.
VO: Who is sponsoring You?
Me: My Uncle.
VO: What does he do for a living& what's his salary like?
Me: He owns a construction company and not placed on salary because he is the CEO.
VO: Why is he sponsoring You?
Me: Right from my childhood I've been his favourite nephew, and he keeps telling my parents that he'll sponsor me through any education level to make sure I own a company like his.
VO: Yeah! Go on... (She keeps typing)
Me: He also contributed to 80% of my fees for both my secondary and tertiary education.
VO: This your uncle really loves you, Can I see his statement?
Me: passed it to her. She looks through the final balance.. Screams woow! Really huge amount.
VO: what is his construction company into?
Me: construction of oil tankers for mobil, oando, agip, ap, Total and s☺ on.
VO: She took my passport and was about to say those magical words and suddenly she screamed woooooooooooooooow! You I-20 reads resumption date of 12th August and it says not later than that date. I intend issuing you a visa by then, s☺ I can't. You have to tell the school to write to us for an extension.
Me: I was shocked couldn't talk again.
VO: Don't worry son, its for your own good. You may be deported at the Us airport for this, s☺ which is wise? Re applying or deporting?
Me: Still shocked as she handed me those papers. #sad faced#...

QUESTION?
...on a second thought. Did she really deny you? Did she hand you the denial paper?

ANSWER:
I have the paper here written "Dear applicant this is to inform you that you hve been found ineligible for a non immigrant visa under section 214(b) bla bla bla.....

Sorry to hear this. It is easier for an older, more established person to demonstrate strong ties than for a young person, which can be hard for young people who really do intend to return to their home countries. So many factors can play into the decision that I'm hesitant to give advice. Can you show that you've traveled elsewhere...? Again, this is such an individual thing, it's hard for me to tell you anything concrete.[/quote]

YES. I actually had my undergraduate studies outside Nigeria, though within West Africa and I was always coming back home during my long vacations from school and worked with the company during these periods. Anyway, I've never been outside West Africa.

kofsy: Foohard! Congrats on your visa approval!


I've been meaning to ask you... Pls what's the name of the scholarship you got? And what are the requirements?

Please am very interested in this! Please Foohard tell Us. Tell us "how to go about getting it".

My concern is about the non-immigrant student visa. I was recently denied for "not being able to demonstrate strong home ties"! I was very bummed because I hate such rejection when I know am totally honest. Am being sponsored by my Uncle's Company which I've really worked with and intend to return back to work with (its a great company with better prospects for me here in Nigeria than anywhere else in the world!). I stated this out clearly in my application and at my interview but I was still denied. I was honest and "confident" at my interview but was still denied. How else can I "demonstrate strong home ties"?

kingcobra2003: VISA APPROVED AFTER A VERY LENGTHY INTERVIEW. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU FAM.

Congrats!!! Am very happy for you

DATES ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR ABUJA!!!

Shout out to all those going for their Interview this week. I wish U(s) SUCCESS in Jesus' name. There shall be only positive stories (testimonies) this week. I shall come back to share mine on Wednesday!

sannywills: broda my date for interview is on july 17 2013,i plead that you will help me with the interview tips on f 1 visa bachelor degree.pls help me out this is my email hittingh@yahoo.com

Am also having my interview on the 17th of July in Lagos. Where are you having yours? Check your mail. Anyway, Riverboy has already made a very good summary.

tonymeskere: In this Month of July the Lord Jesus says...
I will shield you from your enemies. (Gen. 15:1)
I will deliver you from your enemies. I will give you revelation knowledge. I will give you the Kingdom. (Ex. 6:5-
I will give you My righteousness. I will give you mercy. I will forgive your sins. (Ex. 24:
I will Sabbath with you continually. (Ex. 31:16)
I will give you prosperity and abundance. I will give you favor. (Lev. 26:9, 10)
I will remember you and your nation. (Lev. 26:42)
I will forgive you if you backslide. (Lev. 26:44, 45)
I will love you forever. (Deut. 7:9)
I will bless you and your children. (Nu. 18:19)
I will give you peace (peace within and without) (Nu. 25:12)
I will never abandon you. I will never cause you to be destroyed. (Deut. 4:31)
I give you the Mount Horeb experience (Baptism by the fire of the Spirit). (Deut. 5:23)
I give you faithful and eternal love. (Deut. 7:9)
I will give you wealth. (Deut. 8:18)
I will make you to prosper in al
l that you do. (Deut. 29:9)
I will be your inheritance. (Deut. 8:9)
I will seal you with My Spirit. (Deut. 29:12,13)
I will go on ahead of you. I will carry you when the flow is against you.
(Josh. :11-17)
I will cause your enemies to fall. (Josh. 6:1-20)
I will wash away your sin once and for all time, and once and for all men and once and for all sin. (Matt. 26:28)
I will rescue you. (Luke 1:72)
I will make your offspring a blessing to others. (Acts 3:25)
I will covenant with you through bread and wine. (1 Cor. 11:25,26)
I will give you life through my Holy Spirit. (2 Cor. 3:6)
I will lift the veil from your eyes. I will cause you to see things as My Spirit sees them.
I will cause you to experience My glory. I will transform you into My likeness. (2 Cor. 3:6-18)
I will give you the covenant promises of Abraham and his seed. I will give you
Salvation. I will make you sons of God and Abraham’s seed. I will make you heirs of the Kingdom. (Gal. 3:15-22,24;26-29)
So shall it be now and forever more. If you agree with the Lord type 'Amen"

Amen.

Hello HOUSE,
Peradventure the Visa Officer asks "why should I grant you VISA?", what do you think will be the most suitable (general) KISS answer?

Thanks @bones007

Hello house (especially the gurus like @ Bigfrancis21), pls what's the most suitable answer for 'Why do you want to study abroad'?

smartguy1759: KISS-Is an acronym for Keep It Short and Simple. Meaning your response to the VO's Q must be terse. Bleep is just to hush wateva u dont want people to knw

Thanks. I appreciate

omg_star: Hello house, please whats the meaning of KISS and Bleep?
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Please tell me! I am curious to know cos people have been making mention of these terms

Hello house, please whats the meaning of KISS and Bleep?

smartguy1759: Please, anybody in the house going to New Jersey? I don't knw anybdy over there o

@smartguy1759, am going to NJIT for masters but am yet to get my visa which I have faith that I'll definitely get. My interview is on the 17th of July. We could link up anyway. I have a Nigerian friend who's been in the US for years now and she schools at Rutdgers. She said Rutdgers is just opposite NJIT. Send me a PM so we could relate better

De Tus: Yes Morris. 52million is nice but be careful not to fall for VO's trap.

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please expatiate on what you mean by the VO's trap. I DONT WANT TO FALL INTO THAT TRAP

Please house especially Bigfrancis21, help me analyze my case!
Can I use the Bank Statement which my Sponsor gave to me @ the beginning of April this year with closing balance more than the amount on my I-20 and he just gave me sponsorship letter this month while my interview is next month and my school resumes in September?

De Tus: Yes Morris. 52million is nice but be careful not to fall for VO's trap.

please expatiate on what you mean by the VO's trap. I DONT WANT TO FALL INTO THAT TRAP

pls can anyone help with sample of sponsorship letter

Praise God!!! I just scheduled an appointment by myself for July 17th at Lagos Consulate without the help of any "agent".

The secret is just to be persistent on the system and keep looking on to God.
AGENTS DO NOT DO ANYTHING EXTRAORDINARY!!!
I'll come back to share my success story after my interview. Wish every other applicant success!
For those still trying to schedule an appointment, just keep trying by yourself!
You dont need to pay any agent an exorbitant amount

I've been trying to schedule an appointment for Lagos Consulate since on tuesday (11th) but the system has been responding that "There are currently no dates available."
I need to schedule an appointment ASAP because time is going and my school resumes in August. Please can someone give me a very good suggestion on how I can schedule an appointment myself (catch a date) without patronising "agents".
N.B.: I've been trying since tuesday, morning, afternoon, midnight, early morning.... Please fellow nairalanders help out