tosynbolade:
To those looking for quick dates for appointment. Monday, August 10 is available both for Abuja and Lagos for student appointment( according to a tweet by the US consulate about 15mins ago)Best of God to you guys.

onuawuchi:
I got my f1 visa today. Honestly, I can't remember the conversation that transpired between me and the officer (the Chinese at window 1). All I remember was that I forgot ALL I prepared for the interview and said a lot that was off. Nevertheless, the man issued me a visa. Since I can't remember, I am going to state my profile as it appears on my DS 160:

1. I completed my undergraduate degree in 2005 with a BSC in Economics

2. Since then I've worked with a commercial bank as a contract staff (since it was difficult for to get into mainstream) and later as a real estate agent when I lost that job.

3. I applied to 7 universities ( 2 in UK and 5 in US) : I chose MTSU for an MA in Economics

4. I have my elder brother as my sponsor. He resides in Katy, Texas

5. I am still single at 34.

Even though I was very confident about my visa before the interview, cos I practiced for months, but when the actual conversation started and lost my footing, I concluded in my heart I wasn't going to get it but lo and behold, he issued me.

MY THOUGHT:

- If you have genuine intentions of going to school, there is a very high chance you'll get your visa approved.

- For those whose profile looks like mine and you are sure of 1 above please get all the advice you can here from the gurus, you will get it.

- Document is key. Take time to prepare your documents from university applications to visa application. It shows your level of organisation and portrays you are student who is meticulous. Be consistent with the information you provide when filling your forms.

- please say the truth. I think they now show preference to people who are truthful. He was surprise when I told him 34. He thought me to be younger than 34. At that time I sense he saw my sincerity, even though I was shaking and speech was not coordinated. And if you have a relative in the US please don't hide it. That information may be the difference between your visa approval and denial.

-Be excited about what you're going to the US to do. Read about, watch it on YouTube, join Facebook groups for it, in that way you won't struggle with questions when they come, as I saw a lot of people do today.

-Finally, God. When the Lord says it's your time, No man will stop you. I was denied a UK study in 2009. Denied Canadian visa twice, one in 2013 and another in 2014.

I know that some people may ask why am so excited about visa people get every day without sweat. My excitement is about the lesson that follow :

A. God is able to do all things

B. It is not over when we fail, but it is when we quit


I hope this helps someone!

Hello Everyone I have been a reader for the past 6 months and my visa was approved this morning. I need to share my transcript below because I have gained so much from this forum.

I. Good morning

V.o Good Morning

V.o pass your passport and application docs so why are you going to the U.S

I. To get my MPH at the Univ of Minnesota

V.o so why this school

I. Because the offer a particular specialisation in genetic epidemiology

V.o did u apply to other schools name them

I yes, named them

V.o did u take any tests

I. Toefl and gre

V.o who is sponsoring you

I. My Dad and I

V.o what was your first degree

I Biochemistry

V.o what does your dad do

I. Told him...

V.o keep you I-20 and hope you know minnesota is very cold

I. Yes I do (smiles)

V.o. Enjoy you trip and studies

I. Thank you

My advice is be confident answer only what the V.O asks, make sure you go through the process yourself it helps you prepare better above all pray for God's favour
Thank you to all who contribute to this forum God will continually bless and keep you and for all those looking to get a visa you will get it In Jesus, ame