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slamcole:
It went well bro.

iseoluwa89:
Yes it does. Am trying to ask other questions regarding the inflows now

slamcole:
It went well bro.

iseoluwa89:
Good day all, pls is a joint acct acceptable at the embassy or can it be a no, no thing. My sponsor just gave me his stmt now and its a joint acct he had the avalable fund in ooo... Pls,help me with lil cent you have my interview is by friday so i can tell him.

slamcole:
So sad to hear this. Had my interview with the same woman few weeks ago. Will be good if you can drop additional details: school, course applied to, level, educational background and so on. Then I believe people can help from there.

jerrypeacelinks:
Visa approval delayed again Walter Carington by Slim lady VO in window 4. This was my third attempt and I was super confident. I swear.

(I am still in shock though as I can't fathom what happened or where I got it all wrong).


VO: Good morning?
Me: Good morning Ma'am

VO: Passport and I-20 please?

Me: I passed them.

VO: So why do you wanna study?

Me: Currently most Nigerian firms have become IT savvy and are migrating their customer relationship management systems to those that are big data compliant like the hadoop and big data and computing which is even one of the core courses I will be study in my school is relatively new here in Nigeria with a lot of prospects but there is a lack of indigenous professionals. So these firms, because they want to make better business decisions, grow their business, stay relevant in the ever changing business world, they resort to hire expatriates who are professionals from technologically advanced countries like the US to help analyze their data. So this void created by a lack of indigenous professionals has created this burning desire in me to delve into this field and with my background in computer science which has exposed me to curriculum in Maths and Stat like numerical analysis, operations research and so on, a masters in this course will equip me with the technical and analytical skills that I need to flourish as an effective data analyst when I return to Nigeria and will also ensure I fill the gap for a lack of indigenous professionals in the field. It will also help me secure a top paying job in one of the top multinational...

VO cuts me off and says: Oh yeah u mentioned there is a lack of indigenous professionals and this course will help you fit in.

Me: Yes Ma'am.

She continued: Did you apply to any other schools?
Me: Yes. I applied to two other schools asides TAMUK.

VO: OK. So why do you wanna study at TAMUK? Why did you choose them?

Me: There is this on going research on Big Data and Computing carried out by Professor Steven Sedory that I am interested in. This area is new here in Nigeria and has a lot of prospects.

Also, the Curriculm at TAMUK is designed in such a way that it permits flexibility. That's is to say it will allow me choose from electives in other programmes like operations research and numerical analysis that are in line with my career interest.

They also have great faculties and excellent research facilities like the Javelina algebra computer laboratory and the James C. Jernigan library which is one of the largest library in the whole of Texas with over 600,000 volumes of print books, journals and government publications.

Also....

VO: Did you write any entrance exams?
Me: Yes. I wrote a standardised test.

VO: Which of them?

Me: I sat for the GRE.

VO: What were your scores?

Me: I scored 299 overall. 149 in the verbal, 150 in the quantitative and 4.0 in the analytical writing.

VO: I see you have been here previously twice?

Me: Yes Ma'am.

VO: so what do you think has changed in your profile?

Me: I believe I am more confident now.

VO: Okay, your confidence level? (smiles one devilish smile). Picks my passport and scans through to see my travel history.

Me: (maintaining eye contact from beginning to the end) and hoping for good news cos I recently visited South Africa in August.

VO: Who will be sponsoring your studies?

Me: (smiling) My dad.


VO: Well, sorry, you do not qualify at this time. (Dishes out the awful paper).

Me: Shocked. Took my property and left.


Till now, I am yet to factor out what was wrong. My brother waiting for me no even believe am. I have been thinking still and can't figure out what the matter is. Please gurus, what do you think went wrong?

Gospelozy:
Happy New Year Great people. Please gurus in the house, I need a clear explanation of what is written below. Thank you

homirefacuny:
Apparently they are not independent even tho Na wetin dem Dey tell us be that . I filled all my DS forms myself and my info has been consistent. They might feel I want to abscond so I could pray for Nigeria from America

homirefacuny:
No I think that’s the ish. Started with a B1 attempt last may. For now, I go chill. I wish all applicants success in their pursuits.

homirefacuny:
Visa delayed at the Lagos consulate this morning

VO....Good morning
Me ....Good morning
VO .....So why did you chose this university.
Me.....I have been in constant communication with Prof Joseph Elarde even before I decided to apply. He is spareheading a reaserech on network security systems precisely offfensive-defensive based network security systems and I would be on his research team for the next two years. Besides this, the concentration at this university is information assurance and security unlike the other university that gave me admission that has cyber security has its concentration. Cyber security is a subset of information assurance and security. So going with this university is like killing two birds with one stone.
VO ....The course you told me you are going for is different from what I see on the i20.
Me.... Yes. The Tennessee higher education commission accreditation of computer science is registered on their database as warehousing and data database administration. I have a doc from the school that clarifies that. I gave it to him.

VO... so who is paying your tuition?
Me..... I got a GTA that covers my full cost of tuition and some Monthly stipends. The rest of the expenses will be sorted by my uncle and my personal savings. Passes the statement.

VO... tell me how you got this huge scholarship.
Me ..... The award committee must have been impressed by my SOP and my recommendation letters was written by professors who had adequate knowledge of my abilities during undergraduate studies.
Types forever ....
VO ......sorry I won’t be approving your visa at this time .....bla bla bla

Thanks for everyone for their inputs. I have to give it a break. Not giving up tho.

ballow4ever:
good day everyone , I am new here and i will be having my interview on the 7th of January which is Monday. I need help

domex007:
hi guys

i have been a nairaland follower since 2013.

i am sorry my testimony is coming late. i hope it helps raise the hope of nigerian youths seeking greener pastures here.

i have been denied USA student visa in 2013, 2014 and 2015
i then turned my dreams to canada (paid my school fees in full and was still denied student visa in 2016 after waiting over 3months)
at this point my money was almost finished and my family started advising me to start studies here in nigeria

i enrolled for yaba tech part time program while i also chased my travel dreams in Germany. i was also denied visa to germany because i couldn't raise the 8,800 euro blocked account.

at this point, i was frustrated and desperate, but the work load from yabatech and my business kept me from depression.

immediately, after my graduation in Yaba i decided to give USA one last trial knowing fully well that i will be denied but i kept on pushing forward

my interview went thus:
first, my interview was for 6;30 13th august 2018 but for the first time i got to the embassy very late and i was not scared or nervous. it rained heavily that day and the rain no pity me at all.
i just protected my documents and went it. i was very cold and feeling sick. i just wanted to do my interview and leave. i was bending down to make my self warm and was almost sleeping before the person behind me told me that it was my turn.

My interview was very long.........

my interview: (a Beautiful black american woman):
VO: Hi there. are you okay?
Me; Hi. yes i am fine. i am just cold. with fake smile on my face.
VO: oh okay why are you going to the USA?
Me; for my undergrad studies in Business Administration and management
VO: when did you finish high school?
Me; 2012
VO; what have you been doing since:
Me; I went for a computer diploma program for a year. then i started applying to Universities in US, Canada, Germany and Nigeria. Things didnt go as planned with the Abroad studies so i went for my National diploma in yaba that took me 4years.
VO: Why did you choose to continue studies in US? why not nigeria?
me: the educational system in nigeria is really poor even though it is affordable to study in nigeria. my program for example is suppose to be a program of 2 years but due to the strike and poor educational amenities it will take me longer time to graduate here in Nigerian university. And i believe in the proverb; "what is what doing is what doing well"
VO: Why do you Change your course?
Me; briefly after my studies i open a Human Hair Business with the financial assistance from my uncle but i need more board knowledge in the field of business. thats why i decided to change my program to help me business grow when i return to Nigeria.
VO:how many Universities did you apply to?
Me; A lot
VO; sorry i meant how many gave you admission?
Me: 6
VO: wow, name them
Me: saint peters University, University of central oklahoma,Troy University, University of manitoba, Canada. Conestoga College, Canada, and the last one Westfallen, Germany
VO: can i see some other admission and I-20
me: *i smiled because i know she didn't trust me. I passed them to her and apologized because they were a bit wet.
Vo: passed them back and asked how i found out about Saints Peters University
Me; My cousin who is a US citizen studied there and he has nothing but praise for the university.
VO: what classes will you be taking?
Me: I smiled because this question was the reason why i was denied the 2nd time. I answered them sweetly
VO: what will happen to your business when you leave Nigeria.
Me; Presently, i have filled my sister in on the basic things she needs to know to keep the business alive until i return
VO: can i see some of the business documents
ME; i passed her CAC document and business bank statement with just 400k in it
Vo: who is paying for your studies?
Me: my uncle?
VO: Why?
Me; He has been the one funding my education due to the death of my father in 2007
VO: what does he do?
Me; He is a medical doctor
VO: Can i see his bank statement?
Me: Passed his bank statement
VO: he is in the US?
Me; Yes ( at this point i thought i will be denied)
VO: what is his legal status
Me; He is a citizen
Vo: do you have his tax clearance?
Me: Passed them
VO: flips through and returns them


*starts Typing endlessly as i was waiting for my denial letter*
God surprised me as she raised her head and gave me the White paper and said the magical words

VO: Congratulations and goodluck in your business
Me; *straight face* Thank you so much ma

Me: stepped out in the rain. the jubilation in me chased the cold away
My family cant still believe it until the day they excorted me to the airport with tears of Joy in the eyes of my Lovely mom

I got to US on December 4th, Cold has been dealing with me since....

My dear brothers and sisters,
I give thanks to God for the delay i faced before because He was using it to help me build a business for my self here in Nigeria.
i wore simple native attire, went last with so many red flags and still got the visa. It can only be God.

i hope my testimony boost your hope. Give it your best!

I also thank all Nairaland members especially Amefrica, Gravinton, Stewee, Kunlebal, Walspring, even Justwise as i Welcome myself to AMERICA

Bunmip:
Can gurus on this platform help with some answers to this question?
Thank you

Obviously,you can use your aunt's bank statement as long as it is genuine.However,your tie to your aunty or any second degree relatives in the US depends on family history..
The VO may ask questions like how your aunty get into the US,what does she do....like if your aunty went to study and didn't return that's a red flag.
You need to sit down to ask your aunty questions in this realm that can be envisaged during interview.

jerrypeacelinks:
Hello, can someone help list out what SIMILARITIES BETWEEN TWO SCHOOLS one applied to entails? What are they looking out for? A comprehensive listing will do. Thank you.

tunz001:
Visa delayed today at Lagos consulate ...by one Indian woman like dah...window 7.


Here's my transcript
Why ENMU?
ENMU offers me an integrated and broad courses in computer science. Also the computer science department in the school have a research area that most interest me on network security..with an experience on network security... Den she cuts me
V.o:which oda school did I apply to and the location.
Me: jsu ...at Alabama
V.o:den she asked for the similarities
Me..at this point I bleeped up big time.... I tld her they are both public uni....she den tld me they have a lot of public universities in the uni...den I tld her they both offers me courses on artificial intelligence... I shld have just said that their research and curriculum opportunities are similar...I bleeped up here.
V.o: did I take I take any test
Me: yes..I tld her and the score
V.o: she den ask for my sponsor ...I den tld her my dad...
V.o: what does he do
Me: I tld her
V.o: then she asked like how much does he earn?
Me:..I tld her I dont have an idea about that.
V.o: she then said sorry bla bla sha.

It hurts badly ..

Time2Smile:
I don't think he has to pay another VISA fee.
@jerrypeacelinks, wait for 3 business days and try to reschedule with your current receipt before paying another Visa fee.

jerrypeacelinks:
Please has anyone been turned back at the embassy before because of barcodes not matching? please I need your advise here. How did you go about it? Can I still use that same visa application fees to book a fresh appointment? Note: I had earlier scheduled for an appointment in January, saw a date in December and rescheduled (without using the cancel option). Now on the day of the interview this Thursday, I was turned back cos my barcodes didn't match and asked to reschedule my appointment after 3 business working days. Please kindly advise. When do I reschedule/ when will the 3 business days elapse? I was turned back Thursday 27th. Also can I use same visa fee I paid? And am I legible for expedient appointment? last denial was December last year. Dates are fast flying and school reopens 8th but they granted me extension till 14th January.

Also is there an email address I could use to contact the embassy to ask about these? Just in case i don't find an answer here? Time isn't on my side any longer.

jerrypeacelinks:
Good morning Fam.
My interview was supposed to be yesterday 27th Dec but I was turned back at the Checking point because my updated DS160/ Appointment I made on Friday 22nd December was yet to reflect on their system (owing to the Monday to Wednesday public holiday). They advised I book another appointment after three business working days.

Now, my school resumes on 8th January and have accepted I can miss orientation but MUST come in before classes resume on the 14th of January. on the other hand, the earliest interview date I saw Last night was Lagos 17th January and Abuja 16th January.

I want to a ask, if I book for a new interview today, will I be allowed to use the expedient interview option? Note: My last denial was December 2017 (over a year now) or will the "Turn back" at the embassy be counted as a denial as regards rule for expedient appointment?

Somebody please help. Advise needed ASAP

MyAmericandream:
it depends on the context. It has different synonyms.

MyAmericandream:
before her interview erupted, you need to check out are responses here. She acts so boorish.

Olivagold:
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Olivagold:
please gurus in the house,help me review my transcipt as i have my interview soon..

me:good morning

VO:morning,pass me your passport and i20
ME:i did

VO:why going to the US
ME:am going for my masters degree at california state university east bay to study construction management.

VO:why US
ME:apart from travelling being an education,its a known fact that a degree in the united state is well respected and highly ranked therefore i see my self having my second degree there as a good decision and this will immensely add to my credentials

VO:how did you get to know about the schhool
ME:my aumty whos an alumni of the school tell me and i browse more about the school

VO:how many schools did you apply for?
ME:2

VO:name them
ME:california and colorado

VO:why california
ME:two years ago,i meet with the schhol representative at college fair centre onikan, VI. and he told me more about the school and said its one of the university that has great research opportunity in the field i'll be studying,Also from research its one of the few university that offer best curriculum for construction management and world class construction equipment and now they are delving into technologically based building where you have all the component remotely controlled.

VO:why construction management
ME:billions of naira are ignorantly wasted yearly on construction project in nigeria due to lack of sound knowlegde of construction management being incoporated into construction techniques and engineering,most of this project get abandon before there completion and this has greatly impacted our economy negatively,Also the 4m's(material,money,machine and manpower)are not optimumly utilise and poor design implementation.

VO:when did you graduate
ME:2017

VO:what have you been doing since then
ME:have been working in xyz construction company as a site engineer,a company that builds with EPS another building material apart from the conventional hollow sancrete block

VO:what are you intend doing upon graduation
ME:i'm driven by the determination of a better nigeria,immediate community and the world at large,i beleieve with my profound practical knowledge in civil engineering and construction management i can start a career with dynamic organisation that promote creativities and put into use what have acquired,i can also set up a consultancy firm to work for both private and public sectos and can also work in an academic institution.

VO:who's your sponsor
ME:my dad

VO:whats he doing
ME:hes an engineer and owns a construction firm

VO:are you married
ME:no,but i have a kid

ill be approving your visa



please gurus in the house help me review this transcipt as ill be there on 31st dec.
pleaseeeeeeeeeeee
pleaseeeeeeeeee
pleaseeeee
please
TELL ME WHERE I NEED ADJUSTMENT AND WHERE I NEED TO FINE TUNE.
GOD BLESS US.

yuscodguy:
I don't understand oooo they should start issuing visa to genuine at Lagos embassy biko

Ooreofeoluwa:
Hello house, my I-20 just arrived today and school is resuming on the 29th of January. Can I still make it?

Naughtyvirgin:
Votes wey dem go rig again....well so as not to digress, i pray the genuine ones who intend to study gets their visas approved and hopefully someday we wont need to troop out of our country to a no man's land.

deedorte:
Not sure about elections, but I think he said somewhere he is not too happy about nigerians running away

Naughtyvirgin:
I can't say if this is genuine or not but the reason stated which proposes that PMB asked visas not to be issued due to elections that are up coming seems awkward and invalid.

Oegbeyem1:
I swear. Canadian visas even harder. Canada is even the reason why the US is denying more people because Canada told US that Nigerians are running into Canada through US for asylum

YoungIncredible:
With the current high denial rate at the USA embassy of recent even when students demonstrated pure intention and some with full funding still getting denied.

Except you have another ulterior motive in America, a real student applicant who truly desire to further education should simply BOYCOTT the USA and try out other countries like Canada, Australia, New Zealand and some other better countries who will evaluate you based on your presented documents and not through "scammy" 2mins interview that will end up in rejection.

There are other countries with good educational system and will also offer PR after studies. All you need to do is extensive research.

Just look at the thread, for over 2 months, I could count up to 40 people who shared interview transcript, just 3 had an approval. I'm not talking about the ones who aren't bold enough to share their delayed transcript, not to talk of the ones outside nairaland.


It obvious that these people don't want us anymore. Even people on administrative processing with authentic bank statements are getting denied afterwards, then why should we continue to dash them 60k all in the name of re-applying?.

If you have been denied twice or thrice, bros, research other countries with good education system that will lead to PR if that's what you want. Like I said, other countries will judge you based on your documents. And even if you are denied, they will tell you the exact reason so that you will know what to work on.

Only the US will deny you with a generic blue paper, tell you that you are free to re-apply again. They will still re-deny you and still re-issue the same generic blue paper.



We know some people have made the whole thing difficult, but my people, US isn't a do or die affair. If they don't want you in their country, simply try another country who will gladly accept you.

slamcole:
Please check my transcript for me guys.

VO: Why are you going to the US?

ME: I am going to the US to study for a masters in petrophysics at Texas A $M University, Kingsville.

VO: Why Us

Me: The academic experience in USA is of a higher quality than that of Nigeria and a certificate from a reputable university like Texas A&M University, kingsville will not only catalyze my career growth but also give me an edge over my peers.

V.O: Why Tamuk?

Me: Asides from the fact that Tamuk is the only university in the us that offers petrophysics,it is a multidisciplinary course, I get to study geology, physics and natural gas engineering. Tamuk also has a curriculum that is not only focused on the theoretical aspects but includes hands on training which will be highly beneficial to me going forward in my career.

VO: Did you apply to any other school?

Me: Yes, University of Kansas and university of southern Mississippi.

VO: So why did you choose Tamuk?

ME: The petrophysics MSc being a multidisciplinary course is a catch but I am also interested in the research being carried out BT Prof *** on watershed hydrological modelling as this will help in my quest for developing cheaper technologies and ensuring environmental sustainability.
VO: How did you hear about Tamuk?

Me: A senior colleague mentioned it to me at the African geoscience student conference in 2013.

VO: What was your Undergraduate degree

ME: Applied Geology

VO: Why petrophysics?

ME: As a geologist I studied the earth and it contents which includes fluids(water/hydrocarbon) and rock. A masters degree in petrophysics will give me a better understanding of the interactions between fluids and rock properties, this understanding will better equip me in my quest for cheaper well technologies.

VO: What is your study plan

Me: the program consists of 36 graduate credit hours and 3hrs of graduate research programs, I'll be taking courses like exploration geophysics, borehole geophysics, geology of ground water,geochemistry and quantitative well logging analysis

VO: When did u graduate?

ME: I graduated from The Federal University of Technology, Akure in 2015.

VO: Tell me about your service year

ME: I served in 2016 at the ministry of water resources in kwara state. I participated an MDG projects which involved providing villages with water and sewages.My service year ended in 2017

VO:What have you been doing after your service year

Me: I currently work with ***** estates, I am in the drilling department, we carry out geophysical tests/surveys before drilling, we log the well data and carry out pumping tests for water quality assessment. I sometimes assist the geotechnical engineer in carrying out soil tests to know if a piece of land can bear the load about to be developed on it.

VO: How is your present employment related to your proposed masters degree?

ME:I carried out my thesis in a village in ondo state, it was devastating to find out that people still drink from and bathe in the same river,I made findings and discovered it was due to lack of funding. one of the solutions I could think of is to develop cheaper well technologies, so I researched courses I can do to be a part of this development.

VO: Have you travelled out of the country before?

ME: No I haven't had a reason to go out of Nigeria.

VO: Do you have any relatives in the US?

Me: No I don't

VO: who is your sponsor?

Me: My uncle

VO: why is he's sponsoring you?

Me: He has the funds and he's willing to spend it on my education.

VO: What does your sponsor do?

Me: He owns an estate developing company/he's an estate developer (one of the 2)

VO: Where will you be staying in the US?

Me: school hostel (if he needs more explanation, I'll just say I spoke to the school immigration assistance, Amanda,she's got me covered)

VO: What is your plan after graduation

Me: Africa is at a critical stage in terms of development and it not only needs the best mind but it also needs dedicated people who are truly interested in a sustainable development of the continent. During my internship at ruwesa, we worked on afdb projects in osun state and i could see the organization is impacting lifes and it has always been my dream to work for or with the African Development Bank (AFDB).

yuscodguy:
Congratulations I tap from your success