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Time2win:
What's the deficit on your i20? For this details you posted, you have 4,961,644 and Clearly shows you don't have enough money in the account. Highest scholarship giving by University of new haven is 50% and deficit is 22,405$ unless you were given provost assistanship.

Time2win:
What's the deficit on your i20?

Predstan:
You are the one playing VO on this thread... Sometimes I just smile when I read your comments. Though I respect some of your Advice and opinion. But be sure to always include that it’s what you think and not what you have experienced.

Thanks

Brown2Green:
Kindly don't rule out anything.
Only the VO knows the actual reason for denial.
All you can do is connect as many dots as possible to give a better presentation in your next interview.

Brown2Green:
Yeah you have a point there . This is an entirely different angle.
If he had presented his case this way, the outcome might have been entirely different.

Predstan:
Sustainable Energy to electrical isn’t a change of course. Infact, ur research can be on sustainable energy while you course is Electrical Engineering.

So switching from Sustainable energy to Electrical is just a change on I-20. It cannot affect Ur Visa... it’s just like someone asking why I switched from a computer Science to Computer Vision

LagosismyHome:
if you have any form of scholarship it always a good selling point to mention it , and mention it loudly self ........ For that yes , immediately i am asked who is paying , i would have said i have x and Y scholarship and my uncle paying the rest . Funding might not always be the magic pill but its a way of selling yourself so it should be mentioned

fairheart:
This is well-funded enough. If you can get another date, do reapply. I hope it turn out good eventually.

Brown2Green:
That's a huge red flag.

Like you changed your course within 3-4months?

Your course is something that must tally with your career plans on a short and long term view.

And all the question the VO asks is to clarify this.

Sustainable Energy to Electrical Engineering ...

Please in your next interview don't use your project as the reason ..Don't!

LagosismyHome:
With The high number of applicants daily , there is no way there wont be rejection for no reason self ............So sometimes it not even about SOA or the best transcript or funding . Many little factors even the Mood of the VO or the voices in his/ her head can come into play .

Nobody can fully say what cause a rejection , to be honest when i see all these over analysis i just Smile . .. Reality and NL comments can be black and white . A change in course happens everyday , i doubt if that is a valid reason but offcourse since the VO doesnt actually say the real reason then people just assume it because of X and Y with no evidence to support it

fairheart:
I would like to see your statement of account, if you don't mind. I am suspecting total credit and total debit. This aspect of the SOA account is a major thing the embassy weigh during their brief assessment on the counter and during AP. The total credit for last six month should be high enough to show that the sponsor actually have stable source of income. It is obvious that YOUR HOME WORK (in preparing for the interview) took you through to the last phase of the interview, but the SOA messed up everything. This is the type of interview outcome that breaks my heart. I hope you reapply, because the next consular that will interview you may not really mind what the consular who took you today used in deciding your ineligibility.

Brown2Green:
Within what span of time did you change your course?
you switched from Sustainable Energy to Electrical Engineering because of a project.. You really think the VO was nodding in approval?


Normally the deficit wouldn't be an issue with such SOA.

I feel your main issue is the course switch and the reason you gave.

Another VO might reason differently.

NewAjala:
Anyone here who can help me with schools that don't require application fee?

Amyfid12:
Good morning lovely people. It's been a week i was denied visa at the US embassy in Abuja. To say i was devastated is an understatement. I thank God for the support system i have in terms of family and friends that encouraged me that all things will work together for my good. I had to come out here to get advice on how i went wrong. I applied to 6 schools, 5 admits and all for Masters in Public health. They offered me admission without funding. I reached out to them but there was no assurance i will be given a GA position. I decided to go for West Chester University, Pennsylvania and the total amount on my I-20 is $29,525. My aunt who resides in US is my sponsor. I prepared well for my interview and ensured my documents were complete. Below is my interview transcript on 24th May:

ME: Good morning
VO: Good morning, pass me your passport and I-20
ME: Sure
VO: Why did you choose this school?
ME: I chose this school because i'm interested in an ongoing research by Prof xxxx on xxxxxxx. Also, the school mandates it's MPH students to complete a 6 credits, 300 hours community service course called Bleep. ( The VO cuts in)
VO: What do you do?
ME: I'm a pharmacist working with xxxxxxxxx
VO: Who is your sponsor?
ME: My aunt by name xxxxxxxxx
VO: types for some seconds and handed a green paper to me, that it will explain my denial of Visa.

All these, didn't last up to 5 minutes. I was shocked because i expected questions on Why US? Why MPH? What are your plans after the MS program? Can i see your SOA? which she didn't ask me.
Please, where did i go wrong? Mind you, i didn't stutter cos i prepared well for this interview. My school starts in August and i don't know what to do.

solihp:
Good morning, start filling the DS160 form today, fill as much as you can, note the code of the form, because there are some info you might need on your i20 such as your US contact, you can fill other aspect and not submit the form just yet.

Create your visa appointment account and book your appointment, do not forget to submit the DS160 form when you have your i20 and at least 3 days before your interview.

NB: Act now, dates are filling up fast, as at yesterday, the earliest dates available were in July, as at this morning, few spaces opened up in May(2dates) and June(1date), so get to work.

All the best.

Johnolukolade:
Yes, it's fine bro - for the amount..

You should get an official stamp if it's a Nigerian bank but if you can't, you should have a genuine reason for printing an online statement.

MrCuteking:
My first time

Visa denied today.
Lagos 6:30am Walter carington


VO- good morning why are you going to the US?

Me- I want to obtain a second bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.

VO- What did you study at first?

Me- I studied petroleum Engineering.

VO- Why study Mechanical Engineering when they are both related?

Me- My time as a Petroleum Engineering student was totally unsatisfying so I intend to take a new path in Engineering field so as to become more suitable and relevant in a stable industry for tomorrow's work force.

VO- Why not go for your masters instead?

Me- I believe that the engineering system is substandard over here, so I intentd to start from the fundamental stage in a better school with good learning environment and great tools that can help me grow.

VO- how many schools did you apply for?

Me- 3 schools

VO- Name them

Me- Western Michigan University, Texas A & M in Austin Texas and LSU in Louisiana.

VO- who is sponsoring you?

Me- Since my dad died it has been my younger brother-sorry Elder brother who works in cheveron Nigeria limited Oil company that will be sponsoring me.

VO- Okay did you take any test?

Me- Yes mam I wrote GRE.

VO- Did the school tell you to write GRE?

Me- They said I should come with any proof to show that Nigeria is an English speaking country.

VO- I'm sorry your visa cannot be granted, you can apply again next time.

I've been sitting at the bus top with brown envelope like one who is depressed and looking for job.

I even forgot to tell the VO I found myself in a mechanical engineering firm. My sis has been on my neck becuas she thought that was the only thing I omitted.

Please house I need your advice.

If I want to apply again what and whatndo I pay for?

Do I go for my masters instead?
I'm confused and depressed. I feel like I'm the worst being on earth.

jennybaybee:
Me: Good morning and I passed my passport and I-20
VO: Why are you going to the US?
Me: To pursue my masters degree in Health Communications at Gannon university, Erie,Pennsylvania.
VO: What is health communication?
Me: Health Communication is the study and use of Communication Strategies to inform and influence individuals decision to enhance health.
VO: Why USA precisely when you can study it here?
Me: I chose USA because USA universities have great research facilities and also a degree from an American university is highly recognized in my country which will give me the opportunity to establish myself upon completion of my degree, furthermore, Nigeria school Curriculum focuses on the Theoretical parts and don't offer hands in research opportunities which gives detailed knowledge to my preferred course.
VO: How many schools did you apply to?
Me: Two...Gannon University, Erie,Pennsylvania and State New york university, New york.
VO: How many admits ?
Me: I got admitted into Gannon university and a refusal from State Newyork University.
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.
VO: When did you graduate and from what school?
Me: I graduated in 2015 at The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN).
VO: whats your bachelor's degree?
Me: Microbiology
VO: What is microbiology and how it relate to you study?
Me: Microbiology is the study of micro organism including those that cause infectious diseases.
To identify the role that information and communication is a paper base test request system.
VO: What are the courses you will be taking?
Me: I will be taking course in Communication Theory and Research Method, Organisational Comm, Intercultural Comm, Persuasion in the Market place, philosophy and Ethnic in Comm and Health Comm.
VO: What are your Career plan?
Me: After the completion of my program I intend returning to my country, I would have acquired adequate research knowledge as well as the practical and field knowledge which will enable me to become an Health Communication specialist in my country.
VO:Tell me about your Research Area?
Me: My research focuses on the social construction of various health conditions as well as issues associated with health information retrieval.
VO: Tell me about your Study plan?
Me: I am going to Gannon university, Erie,Pennsylvania to pursue my Master's degree in Health communications, I am required to complete a total of 30 credit hours in 21 months, and my courses are, Communicational Theory and Research method, Organization Comm, Intercultural Comm, Persuasion in the market place, Philosophy and Ethnic in Comm and Health Comm. Prior to graduation I must meet 3.0 cpga.
VO: Why health Communicate?
Me: I am passionate about my country most especially the health sector, I will love to help improve the general services delivery of healthcare in my country and I also love motivating people to change their behavior to improve their Health and live.
VO: What's d your current salary?
Me:#*****
Vo: What have you been doing after your graduation?
Me: After my graduation I did a one year compulsory Nysc from 2016- 2017, I got employed immediately at ****
VO: Do you reside with you parent and where?
Me: yes I reside with my parent at Road 1, plot 2..bla bla.....
VO: Do you Ve any friends in the Us?
Me: No, but I know alot of people from my home who studied in the USA university and returned to share to their experience with me.
VO: Have you previously made a trip to the us and why?
Me: No because I have no intension to.
VO: Have you written any standard exam?
Me: No, Gannon university didn't require it.
VO: When is your start of class?
Me: 21 August 2019.
VO: When is your program start and end?
Me: 12 of August 2019/ 08 May 2019.
VO: What do you know about the city you are travel?
Me: The City of Erie is located in the northern part of Pennsylvania, its also called a GEMCITY because of the Sparking lake, they speak IROQUOIAN language, they are lovable and happy people, they also have lots of local attractions such as Warner Theatre, Erie Art Museum, Erie Zoo, Erie maritime museum, Tinsel town movie theatre and a Millcreek mall.
VO: what are your future plans?
Me: I intend to return to my country after the completion of my program in health communication, to Own a public related and communication Consultancy Specializing in health and wellbeing.
VO: who is sponsoring you?
Me: My Uncle
VO: what does he do?
Me: He is into ******
VO: How long will you be staying?
Me: I intend to stay as long as my studies last which is 21 months for my course choice.
VO: Where will you be staying?
Me: I intend to stay at the Accommodating provided by the school.
VO: Do you have a family?
Me: Yes I have a big family and they have been supportive and am going to certainly to miss them durning my studies buh I would make up for the loss time durning my holiday break.
VO: how did you fund out about the school?
Me: I found out about GU from my cousin who was an alumni of the school, he returned home and told me about the numerous opportunities this school offer and got employed immediately he retuned to Nigeria because of his acquired skill set.
VO: why are you planning to continue your education now?
Me: To have more opportunities to higher tiers employment, to become an expert and gain firsthand experience, to have sense of personal accomplishments, to also secure protection for career change.
Vo: what are your roles and responsibilities where you worked?
Me: Answering incoming calls and response to customers emails, I identify and escalate issues to supervisors, attending to customer enquiry as regard service, Route call to appropriate resources, I also identify and resolved customers complaints using the application software.

3T:
Got admission to TU Kaiserslautern for Msc Computer science earlier today... anyone here also got admission there ??

texrem:
I have replied everyone who sent me their transcript. Believe me, they all look good. But work on yourself in passing the message across succinctly to the VO. Pretty sure you guys will do well. I wish you all a successful interview. You will all get the visa IJN. Happy sunday!!!

texrem:
Please, reshoot! I might have missed it.

texrem:
I have replied everyone who sent me their transcript. Believe me, they all look good. But work on yourself in passing the message across succinctly to the VO. Pretty sure you guys will do well. I wish you all a successful interview. You will all get the visa IJN. Happy sunday!!!

Curious101:
Aww this actually got me tearing up. Thanks alit I really appreciate.

Curious101:
Hello guys ! My visa was granted , here’s my transcript.

My interview was supposed to be in August 2018 at the U.S embassy ABJ,but on the day of the interview ,I went to the embassy And to my greatest surprise the embassy told the securities to tell us they were on strike and anybody with any urgency should go to the Lagos consulate �( although I’ve traveled all the way from Lagos and there was no mail from the embassy about the apparent change).i looked at positive side of it and went home , although I couldn’t go to the Lagos Embassy because there wasn’t enough time until my school resumes , so I had to wait for fall 2019. Long story short , I scheduled my interview for Jan 17 2019 .

It was the morning of my interview and I had prayed fervently and fasted and also was very nervous as hell but I didn’t stop believing.
Time for my interview and the person Interviewing me was a black thin lady who wasn’t smiling at all .;(
* still very nervous, wasn’t confident at all *

V.O : good morning, let me have your ppt and I.20
Me: * passes it * “good morning” * with a crooked smile on my face *
V.O: So were in California are you going

Me: California State University Bakersfield

V.O To do what

Me: to obtain bachelors degree in criminal justice and law enforcement administration.

V.O; what did you do after sec sch edu .

ME: I did a diploma in political science at the university of Benin and afterwards went for a compulsory industrial training.

V.O: why didn’t you pursue a bachelors in the course you studied instead of criminal justice.

M.E; (freaks out a little , said something I don’t even remember)

V.O: * asked the question again *

Me: well i don’t know if it’s allowed to bring ones family problems to a visa interview, but here it goes ; in 2015 my mum was kidnapped and was almost killed, they were like plenty ways for the police to catch these people and save my mum but they didn’t because of the lack of literacy And technology we have at the Nigerian police force.
I’m pursuing the career in criminal justice and law enforcement administration not only to get involved with the shaping of crime policy in Nigeria but also to expose Nigeria to a technology based systems to catch criminals and bring them to Jistice .
V.O: * was nodding with a smile and was typing so fast too *
Felt a huge relief in my heart , then she brought the almighty white paper out and held my bank statement to confirm if it was original. p.s my aunty was sponsorer btw.
I couldn’t go in spring cos my visa came out late , it’s the schools fault though ?they didn’t send my 1.20 on time and now I’ll have to wait for fall ( a whole 8 months in this Naija �).
I just want to thank God and everyone that dropped their transcript here , I learnt a lot from you all and I’m so grateful. And to all the professors in the house , I’m sorry for the blunders and the improper use of my grammar and punctuations , I’m not perfect .
And I’m also open to making new friends, if you’re in California and would like to be friends when I come please HMU.

Kendrix69:
Okay.. It has closed for this year tho...so u can still rewrite and get a higher score for next fall

Barry002:
Good day all, can someone paste me a proper transcript, my interview is coming up next month.. I'm going to Lincoln state university Oakland California for an MBA .. I ve been rejected once.. Pls help a brother

Kendrix69:
Yeah, sometimes....but also note that while GRE for this department is not required, TOEFL with a score of 100 is.....but to answer your question...YES...their waiver is applicable to NigerIA...are u a computer or electrical first degree graduate?

Kendrix69:
Hello I have some info I thot is worth sharing, the electrical Engineering and Computer Science department at MIT , does not require GRE for admission ...might be useful for someone who did computer engineering or computer science or electrical
engineering like me ...Cheers!!!

legionnaire:
Please guys I am applying to Schmalkalden University of Applied Sciences, course is Applied Computer Science.

Please does anyone know how well Schmalkalden is in terms of student jobs and other essential benefits?

Thanks

Gospelozy:
Good evening my people.
I got this message from a lecturer. But I don't know where to get the receipt of the order I placed as ets did not give me that.
Should I screenshot my order from my gre page showing the school then send? Or what?
Please how do I send the receipt.
Thank you in anticipation.