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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Omotomi05: 8:26pm On Apr 05, 2021
MistaJoey:


let me try to answer you:
1. I believe most schools offer assistantships to the BEST pool of applicants who sent in EARLY applications. Regardless, you can always email them requesting info regarding funding &scholarships. They may even issue an assistantship form for you to fill. All in all, just send in a STRONG EARLY Application.

2. Yes you can use same SOP for multiple applications as long as it's same course and level of study. But be sure to edit some critical parts like name of school, research areas and Professors for every new application. Asides that, you're good.

I hope this helps.

Thanks for your explanation. smiley
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Tulacious123: 9:27pm On Apr 05, 2021
Good evening all.Please I need recommendations for schools in USA that offers fully funded scholarship to study PhD in Computer Science (less competitive schools)Thanks
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by FutureSenator: 9:38pm On Apr 05, 2021
harbeolar168:
PLEASE GUYS, KINDLY HELP REVIEW THIS TRANSCRIPT...


Good morning Amazing people.

Thanks for your contributions so far, my interview is in few weeks and i will appreciate if you can help me go through my proposed Transcript.
Course of study - Business Administration (master's degree)
School - University of Michigan Dearborn
Scholarship- None

VO - Good morning
ME- Good morning sir (with a smile)
VO - pass me your I20 and passport
ME - Here you go sir
VO- where are you going in the US?
ME - I am going to the University of Michigan Dearborn for my Masters in business administration.
VO - How many schools did you apply too?
ME - i applied to 3 universities
VO - How many gave you an admission
ME - 2, which are University of Michigan Dearborn and The Lincoln University oakland California.
VO - Why university of Michigan?
ME - i choose the university of michigan because 1. According to the princeton review the university of michigan dearborn has emerged as the best business school for 2021, the 12th consecutive year. Not just that the school is well known for its research opportunities with renowned professors i will be priviledged to work with, going through the faculty webpage i discovered an ongoing research with professor Ted London on the evaluation of international monetary fund loan policy on developing economy a case study of African and Asian Economy. The university of michigan also offered me an admission into business administration and management with a minor in international business coupled with courses tailored towards my career aspiration.
VO - what is this research about?
ME- basically this research is about the adverse effect of the IMF loan policy on developing economy talking about 1. The conditionality 2. Perspective 3. Structure 4. Operating policy and 5. Lending policy
This research will also help us to discover if the western countries (i.e developed countries) are using the funds to control the economy of developing nation.
VO - why do you want to study in the US
ME - well the united state of america remains the number one country in the world when it comes to innovation, technology and most especially business. Studying in the US will expose me to research opportunities which can not be achieved here in Nigeria. It will also help increase my chances of joining reputable financial organization in Nigeria when i return to pursue my career as an economist analyst.
VO - why not Nigeria your country
ME- having had my undergraduate studies here in Nigeria, i can categorically say that the nigeria school curiculum focuses more on the theorectical aspect of learning and does not offer hands on research opportunities that give detailed knowledge on my preffered course. Studying in a developed country like the US is not just going to give me the classroom knowlege that i need but also world business research experience in form of field work that is imperative to the course of my study.
VO - have you ever travelled out of Nigeria?
ME - No i haven't had a reason too.
VO - what will the program do for you?
ME - in line with what i currently do as a sales and account officer responsible for the management of client and also interest of the organization i work for. This program will help me acquire the needed knowledge and experience needed for me to be successful as an economist analyst, which will inturn prepare me for a career path as a consultant where i would be consulting for both the private and public sector on economic related issues.
VO - who is your sponsor.
ME - My mom is my sponsor
VO - what does your mom do?
ME - my mum runs about 3 business, she has a supermarket, a clithing stor le and food distribution store. She has about 9 staffs working for her.

Please i really need your honest opinion.
I am so sorry its lengthy but i will appreciate your contribution.

Thanks

My advice to peeps is - always go from specific to general. The interview time is short and you might not have time to say everything you want to say. For example, I will change this:

i choose the university of michigan because 1. According to the princeton review the university of michigan dearborn has emerged as the best business school for 2021, the 12th consecutive year. Not just that the school is well known for its research opportunities with renowned professors i will be priviledged to work with, going through the faculty webpage i discovered an ongoing research with professor Ted London on the evaluation of international monetary fund loan policy on developing economy a case study of African and Asian Economy. The university of michigan also offered me an admission into business administration and management with a minor in international business coupled with courses tailored towards my career aspiration.

to this:

I choose the university of michigan because the university offered me an admission into business administration and management with a minor in international business coupled with courses tailored towards my career aspiration. I will also be priviledged to work with professor Ted London on an ongoing research on the evaluation of international monetary fund loan policy on developing economy a case study of African and Asian Economy. According to the princeton review the university of michigan dearborn has emerged as the best business school for 2021, the 12th consecutive year.

I will also change this:

well the united state of america remains the number one country in the world when it comes to innovation, technology and most especially business. Studying in the US will expose me to research opportunities which can not be achieved here in Nigeria. It will also help increase my chances of joining reputable financial organization in Nigeria when i return to pursue my career as an economist analyst.

to

It will also help increase my chances of joining reputable financial organization in Nigeria when i return to pursue my career as an economist analyst. Studying in the US will expose me to research opportunities which can not be achieved here in Nigeria. the united state of america remains the number one country in the world when it comes to innovation, technology and most especially business.

Also, don't badmouth Nigeria because you want to study in US. You probably have heard that you don't say bad things about your old employer during interview. If Nigeria did not give you BS, how will you apply for MS?

YOu probably don't want to say the deleted phrase below:

VO - why not Nigeria your country
ME- [s]having had my undergraduate studies here in Nigeria, i can categorically say that the nigeria school curiculum focuses more on the theorectical aspect of learning and does not offer hands on research opportunities that give detailed knowledge on my preffered course. [/s] Studying in a developed country like the US is not just going to give me the classroom knowlege that i need but also world business research experience in form of field work that is imperative to the course of my study.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by FutureSenator: 9:57pm On Apr 05, 2021
Lewoo1212:
Hello, I got an admission with full funding last year fall 2020 which I deferred to fall 2021 because of COVID, just got my full funding again and I am married with 2 kids, does anyone have any news concerning F2 visas and is it advisable for me for me to opt for the f1-F2 visa.
NB: I think I meet the financial requirements for my dependent(8000$) according to the school. Please I need an advice.

By all means apply for the F1 and F2 Visas.

Ensure you have concrete plans for kids schooling and accommodation before you go for interview. I met a family whose visa was denied (mother:f1, children f2s), and while listening to her transcript: it appears she does not even sure which school the kids will attend, and they were planning to stay at an Airbnb upon arrival.

So as much as you meet the financial requirements - know where you will live with them, what school they will attend. I hope the kids also have their I-20s and the source of funding is clearly stated.

Cheers.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by FutureSenator: 10:12pm On Apr 05, 2021
fdecisive:
Hello friends, I'm new here.
Got Fall admission and graduate assistantship, with a full tuition waiver, living expenses, housing and flight.
My Nigerian Uni seems to be delaying the sending of my transcript to the US, and of course without it, they will not release the I-20. US school intends to email the I-20 so I'm sure to get it with 48 hours of transcript getting there. I need that I-20 like yesterday...
I can already see interview dates in Lagos showing January 2022 (too late), and Abuja showing July, still too late. I don't want emergency.
Please anyone with useful info here should help a brother- connect, advice, etc. Still pressing exams and records to do the needful though. I feel like I should travel down there and gatecrash them till they send it. I want it to leave this week.

Bros,

You know what to do already. Better still, look for agents to do the needful. You can mention the Nigerian University here and you will be surprised people have very good agents that will accelerate the transcript process. Village people will not succeed on your matter o. Amen.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Tayoade19: 10:21pm On Apr 05, 2021
Hi friends, I am new here please I need your advice regarding this issue. I got an MS admission into a US university tuition waiver. I have already completed an MS degree in my home country but I desire another MS in a slightly different field.
Four years ago, I had rejection for my tourist visa and I had already filled in the previous DS160 form (for tourist visa) what connotes completion of a 2nd degree.
My question is that what are the chances of getting visa if the VO knows I am going to US for another MS?
What can I tell the VO to butress the fact that I need the 2nd MS degree?
Will it be ok to update my new DS160 form (for F1 visa) by removing the part that connotes previous MS degree in my home country?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Tulacious123: 10:33pm On Apr 05, 2021
Tulacious123:
Good evening all.Please I need recommendations for schools in USA that offers fully funded scholarship to study PhD in Computer Science (less competitive schools)Thanks
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Rudy23: 2:26am On Apr 06, 2021
Hello everyone; can someone please drop the WhatsApp details of the interview info group chat ?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Pirolli91: 2:34am On Apr 06, 2021
Tayoade19:
Hi friends, I am new here please I need your advice regarding this issue. I got an MS admission into a US university tuition waiver. I have already completed an MS degree in my home country but I desire another MS in a slightly different field.
Four years ago, I had rejection for my tourist visa and I had already filled in the previous DS160 form (for tourist visa) what connotes completion of a 2nd degree.
My question is that what are the chances of getting visa if the VO knows I am going to US for another MS?
What can I tell the VO to butress the fact that I need the 2nd MS degree?
Will it be ok to update my new DS160 form (for F1 visa) by removing the part that connotes previous MS degree in my home country?

Going for a 2nd MS degree does not in any way affect your chances of getting an F1 visa, provided the degrees are in different programs and you can sufficiently convince the VO as to why you need the degree e.g. diversification, future career goals, etc. Always good to fully disclose your academic information on the DS160.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Walspring: 2:41am On Apr 06, 2021
To all those who sent me PM, kindly check your spam or junk box if you didn’t see it in your inbox because I always replied instantly when I get PM from guys here.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by eja4uu: 3:55am On Apr 06, 2021
Please people un the house, am new here please is there any university in USA that can give admission without GMAT/GRE?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Slim4Rehani(f): 5:18am On Apr 06, 2021
Hello guys
Please I filled Lagos on my DS160 form but I booked interview in Abuja, hope this won't affect anything.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by barleeh: 6:17am On Apr 06, 2021
Munaxara:
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Add me please 07065508748
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Mkabir243(m): 9:47am On Apr 06, 2021
Good morning everyone, please the gurus in the house I need your help for my interview preparations I just got admitted for fall 2021 for an undergraduate course. After many failed attempts I’m trying my luck again please @fairheart have been reading how you’ve helped many people here please I would love to have your contact please gurus I need your help on my preparations for my interview.
Thank you all and God bless you
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by UZAD: 10:31am On Apr 06, 2021
Many, almost all.
eja4uu:
Please people un the house, am new here please is there any university in USA that can give admission without GMAT/GRE?

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by gbadeolu1: 10:33am On Apr 06, 2021
Hello guys. Got my visa approved today at the Abuja consulate.
2nd time attempt. Again, first to be interviewed.

Here's my my transcript:

VO: Good morning (I replied)
VO: have you ever been to the US before?
Me: No. Not to the US.
VO: OK. How about any other country?
Me: Yes.
VO: Where?
Me: China. (He didn't hear, and I had to repeat that)
VO: for how long were you there?
Me: 2 years (he said oh, cool)
VO: what did you go for?
Me: I went there for my Master's program.
VO: Ok.
*The conversation above took place under the first one minute or so, even before taking my biometrics*

VO: ok, please place your fingers for capturing. (I did)
VO: pass me your passport and documents. (He perused my i20 and typed at length. At a point he nodded his head as though in agreement with something. That sent a relaxing feel across my mind. I was like, this man is getting convinced I'm worthy o. lol

VO: What's your highest qualification?
Me: Master's degree
VO: In what?
Me: Mechanical Engineering.
VO: what's your specific area in mechanical engineering during your MS?
Me: Electrochemical Corrosion (At this point, I was uneasy because my PhD research will not be exactly in this area any longer, and I will have to explain why it so. I wasn't really happy at this point. Thanks I have my nose mask on, cos my smile went away momentarily. lol)

VO: Ok, I see you have assistantship. How much of your tuition does it cover?
Me: My tuition is around 33k but my overall expenses is $52,741 and that's even below my assistantship. And I have about 4k in surplus.
VO: Yeah, that's right.
VO: Are you single or married?
Me: I'm married. (He briefly glanced at my ring finger, it was empty.
VO: So, will your family go with you to the US?
Me: No they won't. (He waited for more explanation) I continued to say, "but I plan to pay scheduled visit to Nigeria at least once in an academic session". A beautiful expression came on his face when he heard "scheduled visit" I really could perceive it. And he continued to type at length.

VO: What does your wife do?
Me: She's into sales of clothing materials, shoes and bags.
VO: Ok. He puts my newest passport in a box beside him leaving the old one behind at his front. At this moment, I knew it's a YES!
He handed me the white paper and said "It will take about a week before your visa will be ready and you will need that paper to claim it"
Me: Oh, ok.
VO: You can go.
Me: Wow. Thank you very much. God bless you.
VO: you're welcome.

I'm the happiest man today!!! grin grin

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Nobody: 10:37am On Apr 06, 2021
gbadeolu1:
Hello guys. Got my visa approved today at the Abuja consulate.
2nd time attempt. Again, first to be interviewed.

Here's my my transcript:

VO: Good morning (I replied)
VO: have you ever been to the US before?
Me: No. Not to the US.
VO: OK. How about any other country?
Me: Yes.
VO: Where?
Me: China. (He didn't hear, and I had to repeat that)
VO: for how long were you there?
Me: 2 years (he said oh, cool)
VO: what did you go for?
Me: I went there for my Master's program.
VO: Ok.
*The conversation above took place under the first one minute or so, even before taking my biometrics*

VO: ok, please place your fingers for capturing. (I did)
VO: pass me your passport and documents. (He perused my i20 and typed at length. At a point he nodded his head as though in agreement with something. That sent a relaxing feel across my mind. I was like, this man is getting convinced I'm worthy o. lol

VO: What's your highest qualification?
Me: Master's degree
VO: In what?
Me: Mechanical Engineering.
VO: what's your specific area in mechanical engineering during your MS?
Me: Electrochemical Corrosion (At this point, I was uneasy because my PhD research will not be exactly in this area any longer, and I will have to explain why it so. I wasn't really happy at this point. Thanks I have my nose mask on, cos my smile went away momentarily. lol)

VO: Ok, I see you have assistantship. How much of your tuition does it cover?
Me: My tuition is around 33k but my overall expenses is $52,741 and that's even below my assistantship. And I have about 4k in surplus.
VO: Yeah, that's right.
VO: Are you single or married?
Me: I'm married. (He briefly glanced at my ring finger, it was empty.
VO: So, will your family go with you to the US?
Me: No they won't. (He waited for more explanation) I continued to say, "but I plan to pay scheduled visit to Nigeria at least once in an academic session". A beautiful expression came on his face when he heard "scheduled visit" I really could perceive it. And he continued to type at length.

VO: What does your wife do?
Me: She's into sales of clothing materials, shoes and bags.
VO: Ok. He puts my newest passport in a box beside him leaving the old one behind at his front. At this moment, I knew it's a YES!
He handed me the white paper and said "It will take about a week before your visa will be ready and you will need that paper to claim it"
Me: Oh, ok.
VO: You can go.
Me: Wow. Thank you very much. God bless you.
VO: you're welcome.

I'm the happiest man today!!! grin grin
congratulations

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Aekayo: 11:22am On Apr 06, 2021
Hi guys, I applied for an emergency appointment yesterday, but this is what it is showing, what's the way forward?

Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by samueldj1: 11:22am On Apr 06, 2021
Congrat. Can you help us with the reason for your first denial.
Were you denied with this assistantship?
Thank you.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by samueldj1: 11:25am On Apr 06, 2021
gbadeolu1:
Hello guys. Got my visa approved today at the Abuja consulate.
2nd time attempt. Again, first to be interviewed.

Here's my my transcript:

VO: Good morning (I replied)
VO: have you ever been to the US before?
Me: No. Not to the US.
VO: OK. How about any other country?
Me: Yes.
VO: Where?
Me: China. (He didn't hear, and I had to repeat that)
VO: for how long were you there?
Me: 2 years (he said oh, cool)
VO: what did you go for?
Me: I went there for my Master's program.
VO: Ok.
*The conversation above took place under the first one minute or so, even before taking my biometrics*

VO: ok, please place your fingers for capturing. (I did)
VO: pass me your passport and documents. (He perused my i20 and typed at length. At a point he nodded his head as though in agreement with something. That sent a relaxing feel across my mind. I was like, this man is getting convinced I'm worthy o. lol

VO: What's your highest qualification?
Me: Master's degree
VO: In what?
Me: Mechanical Engineering.
VO: what's your specific area in mechanical engineering during your MS?
Me: Electrochemical Corrosion (At this point, I was uneasy because my PhD research will not be exactly in this area any longer, and I will have to explain why it so. I wasn't really happy at this point. Thanks I have my nose mask on, cos my smile went away momentarily. lol)

VO: Ok, I see you have assistantship. How much of your tuition does it cover?
Me: My tuition is around 33k but my overall expenses is $52,741 and that's even below my assistantship. And I have about 4k in surplus.
VO: Yeah, that's right.
VO: Are you single or married?
Me: I'm married. (He briefly glanced at my ring finger, it was empty.
VO: So, will your family go with you to the US?
Me: No they won't. (He waited for more explanation) I continued to say, "but I plan to pay scheduled visit to Nigeria at least once in an academic session". A beautiful expression came on his face when he heard "scheduled visit" I really could perceive it. And he continued to type at length.

VO: What does your wife do?
Me: She's into sales of clothing materials, shoes and bags.
VO: Ok. He puts my newest passport in a box beside him leaving the old one behind at his front. At this moment, I knew it's a YES!
He handed me the white paper and said "It will take about a week before your visa will be ready and you will need that paper to claim it"
Me: Oh, ok.
VO: You can go.
Me: Wow. Thank you very much. God bless you.
VO: you're welcome.

I'm the happiest man today!!! grin grin

Congrat. Can you help us with the reason for your first denial.
Were you denied with this assistantship?
Thank you.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by UgwuanyiM: 11:25am On Apr 06, 2021
gbadeolu1:
Hello guys. Got my visa approved today at the Abuja consulate.
2nd time attempt. Again, first to be interviewed.

Here's my my transcript:

VO: Good morning (I replied)
VO: have you ever been to the US before?
Me: No. Not to the US.
VO: OK. How about any other country?
Me: Yes.
VO: Where?
Me: China. (He didn't hear, and I had to repeat that)
VO: for how long were you there?
Me: 2 years (he said oh, cool)
VO: what did you go for?
Me: I went there for my Master's program.
VO: Ok.
*The conversation above took place under the first one minute or so, even before taking my biometrics*

VO: ok, please place your fingers for capturing. (I did)
VO: pass me your passport and documents. (He perused my i20 and typed at length. At a point he nodded his head as though in agreement with something. That sent a relaxing feel across my mind. I was like, this man is getting convinced I'm worthy o. lol

VO: What's your highest qualification?
Me: Master's degree
VO: In what?
Me: Mechanical Engineering.
VO: what's your specific area in mechanical engineering during your MS?
Me: Electrochemical Corrosion (At this point, I was uneasy because my PhD research will not be exactly in this area any longer, and I will have to explain why it so. I wasn't really happy at this point. Thanks I have my nose mask on, cos my smile went away momentarily. lol)

VO: Ok, I see you have assistantship. How much of your tuition does it cover?
Me: My tuition is around 33k but my overall expenses is $52,741 and that's even below my assistantship. And I have about 4k in surplus.
VO: Yeah, that's right.
VO: Are you single or married?
Me: I'm married. (He briefly glanced at my ring finger, it was empty.
VO: So, will your family go with you to the US?
Me: No they won't. (He waited for more explanation) I continued to say, "but I plan to pay scheduled visit to Nigeria at least once in an academic session". A beautiful expression came on his face when he heard "scheduled visit" I really could perceive it. And he continued to type at length.

VO: What does your wife do?
Me: She's into sales of clothing materials, shoes and bags.
VO: Ok. He puts my newest passport in a box beside him leaving the old one behind at his front. At this moment, I knew it's a YES!
He handed me the white paper and said "It will take about a week before your visa will be ready and you will need that paper to claim it"
Me: Oh, ok.
VO: You can go.
Me: Wow. Thank you very much. God bless you.
VO: you're welcome.

I'm the happiest man today!!! grin grin
Congratulations!

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by gbadeolu1: 11:29am On Apr 06, 2021
samueldj1:


Congrat. Can you help us with the reason for your first denial.
Were you denied with this assistantship?
Thank you.

Good question. Here's the transcript of my first interview at Lagos consulate sometime in Nov., 2020.
I can only guess because I couldn't prove my current employment. And yes, I had this assistantship then.

VO: Good morning, I'll like you to place your right hand four fingers on the scanner.
Me: Good morning (placed my fingers)
VO: pass me your passport and i20 (I passed her everything)
VO: Where are you going?
Me: Missouri uni of sci and tech.
VO: for what purpose?
Me: for a doctorate program in Mechanical engr.
VO: Ok. How did you hear about this school?
Me: I read a publication by Prof XY and was fascinated by it, and I contacted him indicating my interest to join his research. After series of zoom meetings, he asked me to apply to the school for admission.
VO: Did you apply only to this school?
Me: No
VO: Which other schools did you apply to? (I called all the schools)
VO: Ok. But to what purpose do you need a PhD degree?
Me: I currently hold a faculty position in a Polytechnic and my goal is to become a Professor in my career. And for that, a PhD degree will be necessary.
VO: Ok. Are you married?
Me: Yes
VO: how many children?
Me: I have a child; a daughter.
VO: And your wife and child stay here in Nigeria?
Me: Yes
VO: (After a long typing moment) You have some funding, who is sponsoring the rest?
Me: My have full funding, my assistantship is xxxUSD and that's in excess of about 4,000usd to my overall expenses.
Vo: Ok.
VO: Where did you say you work?
Me: (Named my place of work)
VO: And you just have a master's
Me: Yes
VO: Can you show me a proof of your current employment?
Me: ermm... I don't have that here with me.
VO: You seem to have some more documents there, is there anything to prove your employment?
Me: No
VO: What are the other documents?
Me: My marriage cert., My daughter's birth cert and letter of offer of assistantship. (Let me have that, referring to the offer letter. She glanced through the two pages and returned it, looked again at my i20 and typed at length)
VO: Thank you for your interest in blah blah blah, I'm sorry you do not currently meet the requirements for an F1 visa. This paper will explain why, and she handed back my documents.

I hope this helps.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by samueldj1: 12:02pm On Apr 06, 2021
gbadeolu1:


Good question. Here's the transcript of my first interview at Lagos consulate sometime in Nov., 2020.
I can only guess because I couldn't prove my current employment. And yes, I had this assistantship then.

VO: Good morning, I'll like you to place your right hand four fingers on the scanner.
Me: Good morning (placed my fingers)
VO: pass me your passport and i20 (I passed her everything)
VO: Where are you going?
Me: Missouri uni of sci and tech.
VO: for what purpose?
Me: for a doctorate program in Mechanical engr.
VO: Ok. How did you hear about this school?
Me: I read a publication by Prof XY and was fascinated by it, and I contacted him indicating my interest to join his research. After series of zoom meetings, he asked me to apply to the school for admission.
VO: Did you apply only to this school?
Me: No
VO: Which other schools did you apply to? (I called all the schools)
VO: Ok. But to what purpose do you need a PhD degree?
Me: I currently hold a faculty position in a Polytechnic and my goal is to become a Professor in my career. And for that, a PhD degree will be necessary.
VO: Ok. Are you married?
Me: Yes
VO: how many children?
Me: I have a child; a daughter.
VO: And your wife and child stay here in Nigeria?
Me: Yes
VO: (After a long typing moment) You have some funding, who is sponsoring the rest?
Me: My have full funding, my assistantship is xxxUSD and that's in excess of about 4,000usd to my overall expenses.
Vo: Ok.
VO: Where did you say you work?
Me: (Named my place of work)
VO: And you just have a master's
Me: Yes
VO: Can you show me a proof of your current employment?
Me: ermm... I don't have that here with me.
VO: You seem to have some more documents there, is there anything to prove your employment?
Me: No
VO: What are the other documents?
Me: My marriage cert., My daughter's birth cert and letter of offer of assistantship. (Let me have that, referring to the offer letter. She glanced through the two pages and returned it, looked again at my i20 and typed at length)
VO: Thank you for your interest in blah blah blah, I'm sorry you do not currently meet the requirements for an F1 visa. This paper will explain why, and she handed back my documents.

I hope this helps.
Thank you and congratulations once again

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Slim4Rehani(f): 12:10pm On Apr 06, 2021
gbadeolu1:
Hello guys. Got my visa approved today at the Abuja consulate.
2nd time attempt. Again, first to be interviewed.

Here's my my transcript:

VO: Good morning (I replied)
VO: have you ever been to the US before?
Me: No. Not to the US.
VO: OK. How about any other country?
Me: Yes.
VO: Where?
Me: China. (He didn't hear, and I had to repeat that)
VO: for how long were you there?
Me: 2 years (he said oh, cool)
VO: what did you go for?
Me: I went there for my Master's program.
VO: Ok.
*The conversation above took place under the first one minute or so, even before taking my biometrics*

VO: ok, please place your fingers for capturing. (I did)
VO: pass me your passport and documents. (He perused my i20 and typed at length. At a point he nodded his head as though in agreement with something. That sent a relaxing feel across my mind. I was like, this man is getting convinced I'm worthy o. lol

VO: What's your highest qualification?
Me: Master's degree
VO: In what?
Me: Mechanical Engineering.
VO: what's your specific area in mechanical engineering during your MS?
Me: Electrochemical Corrosion (At this point, I was uneasy because my PhD research will not be exactly in this area any longer, and I will have to explain why it so. I wasn't really happy at this point. Thanks I have my nose mask on, cos my smile went away momentarily. lol)

VO: Ok, I see you have assistantship. How much of your tuition does it cover?
Me: My tuition is around 33k but my overall expenses is $52,741 and that's even below my assistantship. And I have about 4k in surplus.
VO: Yeah, that's right.
VO: Are you single or married?
Me: I'm married. (He briefly glanced at my ring finger, it was empty.
VO: So, will your family go with you to the US?
Me: No they won't. (He waited for more explanation) I continued to say, "but I plan to pay scheduled visit to Nigeria at least once in an academic session". A beautiful expression came on his face when he heard "scheduled visit" I really could perceive it. And he continued to type at length.

VO: What does your wife do?
Me: She's into sales of clothing materials, shoes and bags.
VO: Ok. He puts my newest passport in a box beside him leaving the old one behind at his front. At this moment, I knew it's a YES!
He handed me the white paper and said "It will take about a week before your visa will be ready and you will need that paper to claim it"
Me: Oh, ok.
VO: You can go.
Me: Wow. Thank you very much. God bless you.
VO: you're welcome.

I'm the happiest man today!!! grin grin



Please did you fill another DS-160 form for the second interview
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by degxyflexy: 12:13pm On Apr 06, 2021
Good morning house, please is there anyone who just got admission or going to West Virginia University fall 2021. Please let's link up.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Victoriaog(f): 12:21pm On Apr 06, 2021
Congratulations

gbadeolu1:
Hello guys. Got my visa approved today at the Abuja consulate.
2nd time attempt. Again, first to be interviewed.

Here's my my transcript:

VO: Good morning (I replied)
VO: have you ever been to the US before?
Me: No. Not to the US.
VO: OK. How about any other country?
Me: Yes.
VO: Where?
Me: China. (He didn't hear, and I had to repeat that)
VO: for how long were you there?
Me: 2 years (he said oh, cool)
VO: what did you go for?
Me: I went there for my Master's program.
VO: Ok.
*The conversation above took place under the first one minute or so, even before taking my biometrics*

VO: ok, please place your fingers for capturing. (I did)
VO: pass me your passport and documents. (He perused my i20 and typed at length. At a point he nodded his head as though in agreement with something. That sent a relaxing feel across my mind. I was like, this man is getting convinced I'm worthy o. lol

VO: What's your highest qualification?
Me: Master's degree
VO: In what?
Me: Mechanical Engineering.
VO: what's your specific area in mechanical engineering during your MS?
Me: Electrochemical Corrosion (At this point, I was uneasy because my PhD research will not be exactly in this area any longer, and I will have to explain why it so. I wasn't really happy at this point. Thanks I have my nose mask on, cos my smile went away momentarily. lol)

VO: Ok, I see you have assistantship. How much of your tuition does it cover?
Me: My tuition is around 33k but my overall expenses is $52,741 and that's even below my assistantship. And I have about 4k in surplus.
VO: Yeah, that's right.
VO: Are you single or married?
Me: I'm married. (He briefly glanced at my ring finger, it was empty.
VO: So, will your family go with you to the US?
Me: No they won't. (He waited for more explanation) I continued to say, "but I plan to pay scheduled visit to Nigeria at least once in an academic session". A beautiful expression came on his face when he heard "scheduled visit" I really could perceive it. And he continued to type at length.

VO: What does your wife do?
Me: She's into sales of clothing materials, shoes and bags.
VO: Ok. He puts my newest passport in a box beside him leaving the old one behind at his front. At this moment, I knew it's a YES!
He handed me the white paper and said "It will take about a week before your visa will be ready and you will need that paper to claim it"
Me: Oh, ok.
VO: You can go.
Me: Wow. Thank you very much. God bless you.
VO: you're welcome.

I'm the happiest man today!!! grin grin

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by bukoso: 12:37pm On Apr 06, 2021
[color=#990000][/color]Super happy for you. Congratulations, goes to show that delay is not denial. At this rate, we might need to open a new group for people traveling to the US grin grin

gbadeolu1:
Hello guys. Got my visa approved today at the Abuja consulate.
2nd time attempt. Again, first to be interviewed.

Here's my my transcript:

VO: Good morning (I replied)
VO: have you ever been to the US before?
Me: No. Not to the US.
VO: OK. How about any other country?
Me: Yes.
VO: Where
Me: China. (He didn't hear, and I had to repeat that)
VO: for how long were you there?
Me: 2 years (he said oh, cool)
VO: what did you go for?
Me: I went there for my Master's program.
VO: Ok.
*The conversation above took place under the first one minute or so, even before taking my biometrics*

VO: ok, please place your fingers for capturing. (I did)
VO: pass me your passport and documents. (He perused my i20 and typed at length. At a point he nodded his head as though in agreement with something. That sent a relaxing feel across my mind. I was like, this man is getting convinced I'm worthy o. lol

VO: What's your highest qualification?
Me: Master's degree
VO: In what?
Me: Mechanical Engineering.
VO: what's your specific area in mechanical engineering during your MS?
Me: Electrochemical Corrosion (At this point, I was uneasy because my PhD research will not be exactly in this area any longer, and I will have to explain why it so. I wasn't really happy at this point. Thanks I have my nose mask on, cos my smile went away momentarily. lol)

VO: Ok, I see you have assistantship. How much of your tuition does it cover?
Me: My tuition is around 33k but my overall expenses is $52,741 and that's even below my assistantship. And I have about 4k in surplus.
VO: Yeah, that's right.
VO: Are you single or married?
Me: I'm married. (He briefly glanced at my ring finger, it was empty.
VO: So, will your family go with you to the US?
Me: No they won't. (He waited for more explanation) I continued to say, "but I plan to pay scheduled visit to Nigeria at least once in an academic session". A beautiful expression came on his face when he heard "scheduled visit" I really could perceive it. And he continued to type at length.

VO: What does your wife do?
Me: She's into sales of clothing materials, shoes and bags.
VO: Ok. He puts my newest passport in a box beside him leaving the old one behind at his front. At this moment, I knew it's a YES!
He handed me the white paper and said "It will take about a week before your visa will be ready and you will need that paper to claim it"
Me: Oh, ok.
VO: You can go.
Me: Wow. Thank you very much. God bless you.
VO: you're welcome.

I'm the happiest man today!!! grin grin

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by HollyMadison(f): 12:53pm On Apr 06, 2021
Congratulations

I tap into your excess assistantship blessing. grin

gbadeolu1:
Hello guys. Got my visa approved today at the Abuja consulate.
2nd time attempt. Again, first to be interviewed.

Here's my my transcript:

VO: Good morning (I replied)
VO: have you ever been to the US before?
Me: No. Not to the US.
VO: OK. How about any other country?
Me: Yes.
VO: Where?
Me: China. (He didn't hear, and I had to repeat that)
VO: for how long were you there?
Me: 2 years (he said oh, cool)
VO: what did you go for?
Me: I went there for my Master's program.
VO: Ok.
*The conversation above took place under the first one minute or so, even before taking my biometrics*

VO: ok, please place your fingers for capturing. (I did)
VO: pass me your passport and documents. (He perused my i20 and typed at length. At a point he nodded his head as though in agreement with something. That sent a relaxing feel across my mind. I was like, this man is getting convinced I'm worthy o. lol

VO: What's your highest qualification?
Me: Master's degree
VO: In what?
Me: Mechanical Engineering.
VO: what's your specific area in mechanical engineering during your MS?
Me: Electrochemical Corrosion (At this point, I was uneasy because my PhD research will not be exactly in this area any longer, and I will have to explain why it so. I wasn't really happy at this point. Thanks I have my nose mask on, cos my smile went away momentarily. lol)

VO: Ok, I see you have assistantship. How much of your tuition does it cover?
Me: My tuition is around 33k but my overall expenses is $52,741 and that's even below my assistantship. And I have about 4k in surplus.
VO: Yeah, that's right.
VO: Are you single or married?
Me: I'm married. (He briefly glanced at my ring finger, it was empty.
VO: So, will your family go with you to the US?
Me: No they won't. (He waited for more explanation) I continued to say, "but I plan to pay scheduled visit to Nigeria at least once in an academic session". A beautiful expression came on his face when he heard "scheduled visit" I really could perceive it. And he continued to type at length.

VO: What does your wife do?
Me: She's into sales of clothing materials, shoes and bags.
VO: Ok. He puts my newest passport in a box beside him leaving the old one behind at his front. At this moment, I knew it's a YES!
He handed me the white paper and said "It will take about a week before your visa will be ready and you will need that paper to claim it"
Me: Oh, ok.
VO: You can go.
Me: Wow. Thank you very much. God bless you.
VO: you're welcome.

I'm the happiest man today!!! grin grin

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Futuragetty: 1:37pm On Apr 06, 2021
gbadeolu1:
Hello guys. Got my visa approved today at the Abuja consulate.
2nd time attempt. Again, first to be interviewed.

Here's my my transcript:

VO: Good morning (I replied)
VO: have you ever been to the US before?
Me: No. Not to the US.
VO: OK. How about any other country?
Me: Yes.
VO: Where?
Me: China. (He didn't hear, and I had to repeat that)
VO: for how long were you there?
Me: 2 years (he said oh, cool)
VO: what did you go for?
Me: I went there for my Master's program.
VO: Ok.
*The conversation above took place under the first one minute or so, even before taking my biometrics*

VO: ok, please place your fingers for capturing. (I did)
VO: pass me your passport and documents. (He perused my i20 and typed at length. At a point he nodded his head as though in agreement with something. That sent a relaxing feel across my mind. I was like, this man is getting convinced I'm worthy o. lol

VO: What's your highest qualification?
Me: Master's degree
VO: In what?
Me: Mechanical Engineering.
VO: what's your specific area in mechanical engineering during your MS?
Me: Electrochemical Corrosion (At this point, I was uneasy because my PhD research will not be exactly in this area any longer, and I will have to explain why it so. I wasn't really happy at this point. Thanks I have my nose mask on, cos my smile went away momentarily. lol)

VO: Ok, I see you have assistantship. How much of your tuition does it cover?
Me: My tuition is around 33k but my overall expenses is $52,741 and that's even below my assistantship. And I have about 4k in surplus.
VO: Yeah, that's right.
VO: Are you single or married?
Me: I'm married. (He briefly glanced at my ring finger, it was empty.
VO: So, will your family go with you to the US?
Me: No they won't. (He waited for more explanation) I continued to say, "but I plan to pay scheduled visit to Nigeria at least once in an academic session". A beautiful expression came on his face when he heard "scheduled visit" I really could perceive it. And he continued to type at length.

VO: What does your wife do?
Me: She's into sales of clothing materials, shoes and bags.
VO: Ok. He puts my newest passport in a box beside him leaving the old one behind at his front. At this moment, I knew it's a YES!
He handed me the white paper and said "It will take about a week before your visa will be ready and you will need that paper to claim it"
Me: Oh, ok.
VO: You can go.
Me: Wow. Thank you very much. God bless you.
VO: you're welcome.

I'm the happiest man today!!! grin grin
Congratulations, gbadeolu1. Best wishes on your new journey!
I will testify too!

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Muleriders: 2:04pm On Apr 06, 2021
lavicollins:
I have B.A. in Religious Studies.

How can I full funding scholarship or assistantship for MA in Religious Studies?

What schools will you advise I apply to?

First ask yourself.
"What do I want to do with MA in religious study"?
and "what is my job prospects in the USA?"


Or you wanna come back to start a church?


I think you need to research about Art courses with prospects first

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Muleriders: 2:09pm On Apr 06, 2021
Tulacious123:
Good evening all.Please I need recommendations for schools in USA that offers fully funded scholarship to study PhD in Computer Science (less competitive schools)Thanks

There are over 5,000 accredited Universities in the USA. I am not sure anyone can start giving list.

Open your browser and use the Google search.
Type "fully funded PhD in computer science in USA "

From the search result, you can get answers

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Munaxara: 2:38pm On Apr 06, 2021
barleeh:
Add me please 07065508748

Please send a PM

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