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amb001:
I give this AWA topic 4.5/6. Critical analysis will be provided later

TWoods:
I am a christian... but i am tired of reading this demonstrably false acknowledging of "God" anytime we obtain immigration benefits the rest of the world takes for granted. Yours is a profile i have seen all too often - well prepared, going for degrees that are in line with their previous degrees, good grades, and best of all - proof of full funding from a well respected US school. Except for rare cases, people with these profiles typically get their visas approved... without having to claim that it was all a miracle. You do others a disservice, rather than preparing hard like you've done, you perpetuate the Nigerian idea that all it takes is "miracles", even when presenting fraudulent documents at their visa interviews.

TWoods:
Sorry... you haven't had to fly to international airports and be treated like a criminal, not because of anything you've done, but because of the willful dishonesty of those who happen to share the same passport with you by accident. This is not about "because you made it", its about doing the right thing, especially for those who loudly proclaim "god" in every post here.

A country is nothing without its people. A country does not magically happen, it is simply a reflection of what its citizens are willing to accept. The countries we are running to did not develop a better life by magic or because they have a special blessing from a deity... they did so by holding themselves to strict moral codes of conduct, a thing we despise. This is a zoo, not because God made it so, but because you and your ilk think it is morally justified to cheat to obtain a "better life"... one built on the backs of the morally honest. Everyone wants a better life, they are just not willing to put in the work to achieve it, rather preferring to steal, lie and cut corners. My tone isn't the problem, you are.

I am fully justified in despising those who "just want to use their uncles Statement, obtain visa and hustle over there to pay the tuition fees". Thanks to them, we are now required to provide our grandmother's blood to obtain a visa that others have no trouble getting. Those people callously think only about themselves, forgetting that their actions are the reason others will never ever get the freedom to explore other countries. Yes, i will always spit on them, no problem. Show me any German thread of US visa aspirants... i dare you.

Time2win:
Well, someone went today at Abuja Embassy with full funding in Phd and was refused. From the transcript I can't see anything wrong. So it's not always rosy for PhD if you meet the wrong/angry V.O.

Ekunsgreat:
my transcribe went like this..I was denied on 16 this month ..please correct me cause I want refire by fall semester which is August
Me :good morning
Vo:Good morning
Vo:pass me your form i120 and password
Vo:which school
Me : Lincoln University to Pursue my master in Human Resources management
Vo:why this course
Me:I choose this course cause I want to be a lecturer,manager ,administrator..I’m a person that have passion for people growth and development and Human Resources management play a very crucial role in an organization,so studying this course will help me to perform multiple functions in an organization or institution such as recruiting an imployee,supporting student through advisory,training ,reward
Vo:what your educational background
Me:I’ve bachelor degree in accounting education in 2014
Vo: how many school did you apply to
Me :3 Kansas State University,Texas State University ,Lincoln University
Vo: why Lincoln
Me :I chose it cause it’s the first among all that gave me admission and it’s has best corriculum that fit my degree and during my finding about the school I discover Lincoln dedicated in training students basic and practical knowledge needed for them to be a professional in there fields
Vo:which courses will you b taken and when will you be attending classes in a week
Vo: what you do for now
Me:I teach
Vo : who’s your sponsor
Me :my dad
Vo: sorry you are not blabla
Please help me to look into this cause I want to refire for fall semester and also what can I use to send the form i120 back to the school .i don’t believe in regflag I believe in God favor and I grace and I shall have testimony soon.please help me

Ekunsgreat:
I was denied on 16 of this month for my master degree ..I felt like crying cause this is my first time ..I felt the vo want to help me but I didn’t talking so well ,I was scared pls help me ,I want to refire for the fall semester which is August .what do I need to do ,will I send the 120 form back or I can just go book for another visa..thanks

jennybaybee:
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VO: Why did you chose GU and not State New york University.
Me: GU met with my Academic Standard, I also did research and found out that their faculty and staff prepare student as Global Citizens through Grounded program in liberal art, science and professional specalization and GU also have an Innovative Academic Program which helps to Advance the careers of the graduates, allowing them to become leaders in thier Profession and Communities across the world, they are also enrich with qualified professors who are always ready to render necessaries assistant to student.

toluene1234:
I have rescheduled before, I want to change it to earlier date that was wen I saw that alert on the dashboard. I was scare not to jeopardise what I done before before they will tell me to go pay another MRV.

toluene1234:
Please someone should help me with this. Thanks

sharwama:
TALE OF AN APPROVED VISA
Written by Miss Sharwama
I remember my heart pounding as I had my bath at 4:30 a.m. yesterday. I was so afraid, I couldn’t even sponge properly. I kept asking myself, “Sharwama after all the noise you have been making on NL, what if you get denied?” “What if you stutter and can’t make eye contact with the VO”… As I applied cream on my chocolate skin, I remember hearing a very gentle voice “Sharwama be still and know that I am God, I have gone ahead of you to make the crooked places straight”. This really gave me courage.
My uncle drove me to the embassy; my interview was at 6:30 a.m. and I got there right on time. I followed all the processes and protocol kini and then I came face-to-face with the visa officer. I paid no attention to the window number. I said a mental prayer “Father, the hour has come, glorify your daughter” and the Lord spoke to me “Sharwama, I have glorified you before and I will do it again”.

VO: Good morning and how are you?
Sharwama: Good morning. I am not sure how I feel; I have butterflies in my stomach.
VO: (Smiles) I understand how you feel, this won’t take much time. Pass me your I-20, passport and SEVIS receipt (I did)
VO: Why do you need this visa?
Sharwama: I want to pursue a masters in Biology Program at East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee. I can’t do that if my visa isn’t approved.
VO: I see here that your sponsor is your mother but you also have a graduate assistantship, I am impressed!
Sharwama: I am glad you are.
VO: I will be approving your visa (hands me the white paper with circled location. Gave me back my I-20 and SEVIS receipt. Said the whole tyonteugdfvcvnm,jklpewszxcvbnmi but I didn’t hear anything. When she was done talking, I was still staring at her. The next person was already behind me)
VO: You can leave now
Sharwama: Is that all? You didn’t ask why I chose ETSU, the schools I applied to, what I have been doing since, you didn’t ask my study plan or even what this degree would do for me or my plans after completion?
(She was about interrupting but I burst into tears)
Sharwarma: Do you know how much the bank charged my sponsor in order to print statements of her multiple accounts? Or the stress it took to colour-print my GRE and TOEFL scores? I nearly had an accident you know. So what would I do with these papers now? Maybe you don’t know this, but I spent the last three months of my life, waking up in the middle of the night to rehearse for this interview and all you did was ask THREE questions? Would you please interview me again?
Her mouth was wide open, her eyes were all out of the socket, and she was in utter shock! Next, a security officer approached me. I knew he would show me out. As he led me, I tightly held on to the white paper and my documents. For some reason, I turned to the VO and saw her smiling at me. I wiped my tears and smiled back. Right there in that moment, I knew she would go to bed with memories of a crazy girl who had her F1 visa approved effortlessly and just couldn’t believe it.
Yes, I remember tasting something in my mouth, kinda tasted like Ribena and I kept licking my mouth till I opened my eyes and saw Martins, my little nephew with Ribena in his hands. It was 7:30 a.m.; I jumped out of bed, knowing I would be late for work. I hurriedly had my bath, brushed my teeth, there was no time for the normal early morning pooing. I ran out of the house, stopped Keke and entered. As he drove me, I couldn’t help but smile. Although, I knew my boss would query me for coming late, I was grateful because my beautiful dream was worth it…
Written by the girl who keeps seeing V.O’s in her sleep.
Inspired by samdgreat2011’s approved visa

samdgreat2011:
Woke up intermittently between 1am and 3:45am when I finally rose to dress. Got to the consulate around 6:30 something. After so much checking/biometrics, I finally found myself in front of the young man in window 2. Friendly but thorough (he spent close to 30 mins with a family in front me, and gave a yellow paper)

Below is my transcript. Note that I couldn't use word for word what transpired.

Congratulations sir Go and prosper

vo: what are you going to do in the US

me: I'm going for a PhD degree program in Physics at Florida State University. I would be specializing on condensed matter physics.

vo: why this school.

me: I chose it because of the research facilities and the researches being conducted there. The National High Magnetic field lab, which is the highest powered lab in the world is located there. Researches on magnetic fields and the likes are carried out there which is what I'll also do.Dr xyz research on fabrication of nanomaterials which are used for solar energy harvesting attracted me too. And considering Nigeria for example, our hydropower has failed us, and people are going solar, so there's a need for more researches there because of the growing demand (he listened to all the story, typing on the system, looking at me, and nodding)

vo: can you name the top schools in physics

me: Harvard, Stanford and ehmmm British Columbia

vo: How many programs did you apply to

me: I applied to 7 other schools

vo: Is FSU your preference

me: ehnnnn, I actually have FSU and USF as my preference.

vo: what do you do

me: I teach Physics in an advanced level college.

vo: do you have a degree in Physics

me: Yes, I have a first class bachelors degree in Physics and also a masters in Physics.

vo: which school

me: University of Ibadan, here in Nigeria.

vo: who will be funding you.

me: I have an assistantship and also the deans doctoral scholarship from the school.

vo: are you traveling alone

me: yes

vo: you're married

me: yes, with a child

vo: so your wife will be coming to join later

me: ehnmm, yea, not yet because we have a little baby. she has nothing doing there for now.

vo: what is mustard seed unilab (he picked that from my ds 160)

me: it's an educational center that prepares students for utme; university admissions.

vo: what's the meaning of mustard seed

me: its a very small seed that grows to become a very large tree, ..

vo: when will you be traveling

me: ending of July because school resumes August 2.

vo: (gives my i-20 and sevis back to me, includes the EducationUSA orientation stuff. Searches for the white paper) Pick your bla bla in 3 working days

me: (receives white paper with a smile, just put in my folder jejely with what he earlier passed across) Thank you sir.

Saw one handicapped guy selling white handkerchief outside; bought with joy and overpaid wella.

We pray for more of this. Thanks to all who contributed something here that helped

demmyfranc:
Hello my people
Congrats to those who already have their visa approve, we hope to join you soon by God's grace.
I have an admission to VIU (VIRGINIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY) and my tuition fee (including living expenses and books) totaling $26670
My aunt who is a registered Nurse in USA will sponsor me. (*I hope VO won't say the fee is too high for aunt to sponsor*)
*They already sent my I-20, however they wrote Nephew as sponsor (instead of Aunt). *
Please what do you think? Do I need to complain that they send another I-20
Please kindly advice on this two issue raised (anybody with good information)
Thank you

fairheart:
I wouldn't mind at all. I thrive around women, especially if they have sense of humour like you

Nativeborn:
Good afternoon lovely people. Hope you are having a great day? For me it's a sad one! I have been refused f1 visa twice this month. On the 8th and 13th of May (today). The consular officers didn't really ask much from me. The first said I wasn't qualified because of my intended purpose of visit (212 denial) and today's own reads 214 (I don't have tie, employment etc...). Of course I do, and all the documents are in the folder but they never even ask for them. On my way home, I stayed at GTbank to make another visa payment hoping to fill the ds-160 form again tonight. Is it a good idea? The soon is resuming on the 28th of May, yes I can still be lucky to have a close date like I did earlier. Should I defer my admission or try applying again? I might be able to convince the consular in the next interview that I have properties, job, family etc.. Damn! Something is wrong somewhere Please you guys should help me out. I have three countries visa on my old passport, they didn't even bother to check ah!

I have all the TOEFL, GRE, IELTS, my school is St. Mary's University St. Anthonio, Texas

Thanks and God bless you all.

keji157:
Good day everyone. I've been a silent follower. I recently applied to ETSU in March 2019 and I got my application approved on May 3rd to attend ETSU in Fall 2019. A mail was sent to me which contained a link to filling a form for my i20 which I did immediately. when applying in March, I submitted my dad's bank statement to the schoo which covered for Dec 2018 to March 2019. I got a mail from the school last night insisting I submit statement from 3 most recent months I.e Feb, March and April/May. My dad has been out of the country hence I cant get his bank statement. I want to know if it's okay to use my mom's bank statement since she is around. I plan to mail the school informing them of change in sponsor before they issue me form i20.


Please I need suggestions or advice before I take the above steps. Thank you all

afeezzezo:
Please help me with list of cheap schools

fcnaxo:
Hi guys my Visa was denied today.... I wouldn’t still blasphem cos errytin happens for a reason luckily I know the reason why it was denied.All questions asked was answered with tailored answer. She type for a long time then asked me for my statement of account. As the Devil wud have it my dad had withdrawn a substantial amount from the account for his business. So the balance was exactly my school fees. Before then she had dropped my passport in a box below.The moment she asked for my SOA I knew I was in trouble. She kept doing the conversion and comparing with the amount on my 1-20. She did this for about 8minutes. Shook her head picked up my passport and returned it with the Regular yellow paper with the normal Line that follows it.

fairheart:
If you have filled the form before and have previously schedule an interview date, kindly go to the appointment booking cite and on your left pane, you will see option to reschedule there. And you don't need to fill another DSFORM. Hope that helps. Best!

Goma10:
I had my visa approved this morning.. Will drop my transcript shortly.
GOD IS AWESOME.. It was smooth

idris1364:
please i have completed all the process for my masters in the US except the embassy interview. I studied economics in my undergraduate but i have been given admission in masters in industrial management in texas A&M university kingsville.

emhenzy:
Pls I need an affordable hotel close to US embassy around 8k. My interview is on Monday 06/05 in Lagos

JoeBazz:
Hi fams,
I am grateful for all your contributions on this forum so far, I really gained a lot from you guys. How I wish I had known this forum before now I wouldn't have fallen victim of red flagged school processed for me by agent.
I want to ask a question bothering me and I need the input of experience individual here.
Does it worth it to take a 25k dollar loan per academic year to pursue masters in Applied Statistics at the United state of America?

I was offered admission last week and I applied for Mpower Loan and was conditionally offered the loan but I haven't processed the loan further because I need the advice of experience friends here on Nairaland.

Thanks in anticipation for your advices.

wolex2090:
@please,can you recommend school that doesn't require gmat or Gre for masters in Agricultural science or economics?

fairheart:
I will also say something about the value of GA, GTA, and scholarship offers on your I-20s. Imagine a University in the US offered you GA of $15, 000 to $20, 000 (which is usually renewable)? Convert $15K to Naira. That's a whooping N5.3!!! If you are offered as high or close as this, I would suggest you see it as winning a huge competition, like the one sponsored in Nigeria by Verve and all these companies. Just imagine it. If you are not from a well-off background, this is huge. N5 is not bean-cake in today's Nigeria. And these GAs, GTAs, scholarship opportunities are like treasure. You should value it and let the value of the free-money drives your enthusiasm. If those without GA are grooming themselves morning and night for a successful interview, someone with award should do more. I know some of you are very religious and hope for favour, but yet, do your best.

Education is the US is very expensive, but if you have managed to cut out all those expenses with the offer of a GA, GTA (couple with stipend), I think you should be very, very, grateful and do all you can to secure a visa on that i-20!

I am saying this because some of you look at these scholarship on paper as "small thing." It is not; it's huge!

Chidon40:
Please, can someone suggest list of Universities without application fees in MS Economics?.

I applied to only one school and has gotten admission. I am afraid that answering that I applied to only one school might affect my visa. Urgent help is needed because I am about booking my interview appointment

Chidon40:
Thanks.
I didn't apply for scholarship because I was offered 10-hour assistantship.

fairheart:
lols. You don talk am finish. They get maad connect!

icagbons:
You can Lodge at Saint Mathias Hotel in Utako there in Abuja. U can get a cab from the hotel there to the US embassy for 500 niara. The hotel is very close to the embassy. That's were I lodge when I went for my interview last week. Good luck!

Okeyogwo:
Good morning everyone
It feels good to be here.
Please I have some questions to ask friends on this platform for clarity sake.

I have been booked for an interview at the US embassy, and it happened that my form i..20 bears the name of the company whose financial documents I submitted to the school during my admission application as my sponsor.
Along the line, just of recent an aunt of mine has been willing to give me her statement of account along side with a letter of sponsorship.

My question now is this, should I forgo the company's statement of account and go with my aunt's own since she is willing to be the sponsor or is it advisable to go with the both statement of account with the notion that I have two sponsors.

Then lastly, I also want to know the approach one needs to follow while going to embassy if you have a company as a sponsor?

Thanks you.

James89:
I’m really grateful to @lagosismyhome.she offered to assist with my toefl fee. I’m really happy as my hope has been rekindled..please house help me appreciate her.Thanks and God bless you ma.

Kingzy4pep:
Hello..
Are you based in Ore..
Wanted to get a 3bedroom apartment there.
Or you can link me up with an agent.
Thank you.