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horlahsunbo225:
Passport is now black diamond...I'm not sure about re scheduling..
You'll have to make a contact at where you did your capturing to expedite the process

Thanks bro...

I had my admission since last year July, actually my brother is the one sponsoring me and he is in USA, but he doesn't want me to use his SOA cos of interview. The statement I am using has part of the funding already. All I need right now is how I am going to have alot of mock interviews. I will really appreciate if anyone can help me on this.

KemLaughs:
1. Fill out your course. The one on your I-20 is a code for your course which the VO understands

2. Great, Fill a new one with your course as before

3. By all means, please do. The job description bit of your DS-160 is an important section.

Should I also refill another ds160 because the course on the day ds160 is slightly different from the i20

horlahsunbo225:
Amen!!!
That's school is surprising, they're excessively funding Chem and other social science courses and they can't fund their STEM

Ya, I think they fund Chem and Social Science courses more compare to STEM. It is well bro.

[quote author=Omasgrace post=101389599]Hello.
Please, I am reapplying for a visa the second time.is it advisable to make slight changes in my Ds160 form .
The first interview took place about a month ago.
The course stated on my 1-20 is different from that on my admission letter but The international admission officer says that,s the major department offering the degree.
In my first Ds 160, I filled the course stated on my admission letter.
Pls I am about refilling a new Ds160. For this second interview. Can I change it to the course stated on my 1-20.
Secondly..... Pls is it advisable to make changes on my job description section on the form as well.

Please my course on the day ds160 is different from the course on my 120 it has slight difference.I reached out to the school they said it is the name of the course on the sevis portal that is that . Should I re fill another ds160 and change the course to suit the i20.

Please my course on the day ds160 is different from the course on my 120 it has slight difference.I reached out to the school they said it is the name of the course on the sevis portal that is that . Should I re fill another ds160 and change the course to suit the i20.

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Embassy Location: LAGOS

School name: NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY

Program:MASTERS IN HISTORY

Funding: FULL FUNDING

Status: APPROVED




It was a wet Thurday, After observing Solatul-Fajr, I slept off. Woke up around 8:30am. (Village People testing mike). My people I didn't bath.I had to order Taxify sharply to the embassy. While we were on transit, The rain was very heavy. There was this heavy traffic on 3MB. Lass lass, I got to the embassy before 9am. We were ushered to the hall beside the sea side for security check. This was my conversation with When I got to the CGI guy.

CGI GUY: You will have to re-book your appointment ooo, why did you submitted your DS-160 48 hours before your appointment! Go and sit down there, *You small boys of nowadays! Go and sit down there fess!*

After approximately 2 hours. I went yo meet him.

CGI GUY: You! Your appointment is 9:30 and you're still sitting down! *( The guy done forget say, he punished me self)*. You better to inside. Na you sabi oooo....

I moved from the hall down to a room where my documents were pass through a scanner like that. Then we were directed to the hall. My passport and fingerprints were scanned and I join the queue to meet the VO.

The interview was fun all through, I didn't prepare for that though


VO: Good morning Young-man
Me: Good morning, how are you today?.

VO: I’m fine, pass me your I-20 and passport
Me: Passed



VO- Why are you going to the US .
Me : I'm going for my Masters program in History at North Carolina Central University

VO: Whao! Durham, My little cousin is currently studying there. That's great. Am sure you'll know more about the research Triangle. I went to Duke anyway! The same city you are heading to, That's nice young-man.

ME: That's great Sir.

VO: Why did you choose NCCU

ME: Apart from the fact!

VO: Yeah, I know you've an assistantship, The dude that left here used the same format.

MEI was looking like a slowpoke, I don't knew where to start from).

VO: HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE SCHOOL?
Me: Thank you…… I did an extensive online search using usnews.com to narrow down US Universities offering masters in history. After checking the school and department website, I found NCCU have an ongoing research in my field of interest. Therefore send a an email to the graduate coordinator to express my intent to join the department for the fall 2021 cycle and he officially asked me to apply seeing that my profile greatly matches the department’s requirement.


VO: What is your highest degree?
ME:I hold a Bachelor of Arts in History.


VO: What year and school did you graduate?
ME: I graduated in 2016 from University of Ilorin



VO: What have you been doing since you graduated in 2016?

ME: After graduation in 2016, I proceeded for the mandatory NYSC and was posted to the National Museum, Oron , Akwa-Ibom State as a graduate assistant.....(He didn't let me finish)


VO: How did you get this graduate Assistantship?

ME: During my application, I indicated that I will like to be considered for a Graduate Teaching Assistantship position and I believe the department were impressed with my undergraduate result and the quality of the SOP, LOR and CV I sent to them.



VO: Who is funding your trip?

ME: My Uncle

VO: What does your uncle do?

Me: She is a successful business man. He is into.... (Baba cut me).

VO: How many schools did you apply to?

ME: I applied to 4 schools. Idaho state University, University of Alaska-fairbank...


VO: Alaska! Young-man! Are you kidding me? Can you with stand the cold during the winter? Am sure your Thick African blood can't safe you there.( Baba was just smiling, he called his colleague, whispered to him and pointing to me about me choosing Alaska)

ME: I was laughing too even though my mind was diverted(My people I just dey observe my passport and sevis receipt as he held it with his left hand, and also the white receipt baba would dash me!)


VO: Are you married?

ME: No, I am not married.


VO: Do you have any kid?

ME: No Sir


VO: Have you travelled outside Nigeria before?

ME: No, I have not had any reason to leave Nigeria


VO: Congratulations, I will be approving your visa. *Please don't make me regret me approving your visa*

ME: Yes Sir.


VO: Good luck young-man.

P/S
1. Maintain eye contact.
2. Try to build your confidence in front of the VO, They are humans too.
3. Pray! Pray!! Pray!!!

@⁨Pepe Usa⁩ I will always be grateful to you for your support and kindness. It would be impossible to count all the ways that you've helped me on my way. Thank you so much for all that you've done — I only hope I can return the favor sometime in the future. Thanks for being a good mentor and for guiding me on the right path. Baba, If this is allowed,I would like to confer as *Chartered Advisor on Scholarship and Mentoring Matter*��

@⁨Adedire 4⁩ @⁨Greeee⁩ @⁨God is Faithful ��⁩ and @⁨Kingdley⁩ Thank you for your support 24/7, advice, love, and prayers. You have been a blessing in my life. God bless you. You are my inspiration. Thank you for being a wonderful friend, teacher, and mentor.

Am proud to be a member of Acer group.....
#wethebest
#fall2021
#yeswecan

horlahsunbo225:
This matter is 50/50, so people have mentioned that they have people in USA and the VO did not ask much question (to my best knowledge AOS is legal especially for F1 holder)
I'm of the opinion that adurajoseph brother has done some illegal thing (maybe drop out of school or something) that's why the VO questioned him.
Just try and ask your brother every single details about is movement since he got to USA and have some of his details with you

Okay so to clearify, he hasnt done anything illegal. He went there for his masters in international business and finished at the normal time, while he was in school he dated, during his opt he got married. Works at Tesla. Has visited Nigeria twice (for his wedding and for a visit). Has legal residency. Also has a business there using the knowledge from his course and pays his tax. I know that for sure. So with that profile, i wonder if there is still a red flag there?

Yes

Cessnk:
Should I also refill another ds160 because the course on the day ds160 is slightly different from the i20

Demnan:
Hello, Please, I sent you a pm, I have questions concerning undergraduate degrees in the US. Thank you.

Hy @ friedpotato. I'm new on nairaland and I don't really know how this website works.

Please can I ask you few questions. I really need your assistance. Thanks in advance.
My WhatsApp number is 08086965977

Oriyomi234:
I had my admission since last year July, actually my brother is the one sponsoring me and he is in USA, but he doesn't want me to use his SOA cos of interview. The statement I am using has part of the funding already. All I need right now is how I am going to have alot of mock interviews. I will really appreciate if anyone can help me on this.

Please bro.. learn to type in a thread. Learn to quote who you are discussing with. Your comments are just scattered all over the place, u are not in your dm. It's hard for someone to help now because of your scattered comments. Please dont take my words harshly... I couldn't find a more subtle way to explain this

adurajoseph:
Okay so to clearify, he hasnt done anything illegal. He went there for his masters in international business and finished at the normal time, while he was in school he dated, during his opt he got married. Works at Tesla. Has visited Nigeria twice (for his wedding and for a visit). Has legal residency. Also has a business there using the knowledge from his course and pays his tax. I know that for sure. So with that profile, i wonder if there is still a red flag there?

OK brother, let go again
You'll get it this time

Pls I need your help, I'm new in this thread, I want to apply to a school in new Jersey..pls I don't know how to..I have a sponsor Also..pls i need help ,pls help me ..I need information on how to start the processing..pls .. applying for undergraduate degree program..

Pls help me
Pls help me
No one is responding to me
Pls I beg you..

No degree..
I dropped out twice in the university..
I finished my high school 2011

I'm going for undergraduate degree program..

Pls help me

Friedpotato:
Visa Approved
Undergraduate
Funding: Full ride
Graduated high school 2013
Second attempt.
Abuja Embassy
White V.O

Noticed from transcripts posted on here that the white V.O usually comes early and the black V.O starts later, so I decided to go very early even though my appointment was 8:15. I got there by 6:20 but the interview started few minutes to 9.

Me: Good morning
V.O: Good morning

Me: Before we start, I'd like to say that I'm very nervous and when I'm nervous, my talking is fast and distorted so if you don't hear what I'm saying just tell me to repeat it.
V.O: Don't worry, no reason to be nervous. So why are you going to the United States.

Me: I would be going to continue by undergraduate degree in biology at Edward Waters college in Florida. I started taking classes for the fall semester in Nigeria because of the pandemic and ended with a 4.0 GPA, I have my result with me.
V.O: wow, 4.0, that's great. (Then, Takes a look at my I-20), oh I can see you have a full ride, that's great.

V.O: (looks at me and sees that I'm kind of nervous) no need to be nervous.

V.O: so what will this degree do for you?
Me: I love biology, it's like my favourite subject in high school but most importantly I plan to pursue a career in biomedical research and biology would be a great foundational course for me. Also, this degree would enable me work at the Centre for excellence in reproductive health initiative where my uncle works.

V.O: Good, so where is this place you say your uncle works? Lagos or Abuja?
Me: Benin.

V.O: I intended to issue you your visa, this form contains information on how to pick your passport.

I'm really very happy and I thank everyone on NL. I started this journey in 2018 and I'm glad that God has crowned it with success. I paid MRV four times between November and now. Thankfully all the money I've used since I got admitted from SEVIS to MRV four times to samsung tablet, data and feeding while I was taking online class were external scholarships I got while taking classes this fall. Nothing is too much for God to do at all.

.

Hy @ friedpotato. I'm new on nairaland and I don't really know how this website works.

Please can I ask you few questions. I really need your assistance. Thanks in advance.
My WhatsApp number is 08086965977

If your Brother is Legal, you should mention him in your application

Shadomaan7:
Hello everyone, this thread has been an inspiration and a source of blessing. I have some questions that’s bothering my mind while trying to fill the DS-160 form and book interview.

My Background: Got applied to LSU for master’s degree, fall 2021 session. GRE score of 320.

1. I have a brother in the USA and he entered as F-1 student but later got a job and he is currently in H-1B status. Should I mention his name on my DS-160 and will this affect my visa chances on the interview day judging that there is change of status on my brother part and that might give a red flag about my own intentions.

The summary is that will having a brother in USA with his status changed from F-1 to H-1B affect my visa chances at the embassy? If yes, can I just not mention I have a family on my DS-160?

2. I got tuition waiver from the school but still have like $22k on my I-20 as the estimated living expenses and books. Can this much $$ have a negative effect on my visa chances even looking at the fact that I got full tuition waiver?

I will be glad if someone can please answer my question and I am also open to people asking me questions about admission, I will reply to those that I am confident of replying to.

Thanks,
Shadowman

@friedpotato , I have similar issues with you , pls can u help me out....drop your WhatsApp
Mine is Zero eight Zero ninetwo eight three twenty nineteen

Abu23Rahman:
Pls I need your help, I'm new in this thread, I want to apply to a school in new Jersey..pls I don't know how to..I have a sponsor Also..pls i need help ,pls help me ..I need information on how to start the processing..pls .. applying for undergraduate degree program..

Pls help me
Pls help me
No one is responding to me
Pls I beg you..

No degree..
I dropped out twice in the university..
I finished my high school 2011

I'm going for undergraduate degree program..

Pls help me

Here is the list of university in NJ

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_colleges_and_universities_in_New_Jersey

Pls I need your help, I'm new in this thread, I want to apply to a school in new Jersey..pls I don't know how to..I have a sponsor Also..pls i need help ,pls help me ..I need information on how to start the processing..pls .. applying for undergraduate degree program..

Pls help me
Pls help me
No one is responding to me
Pls I beg you..

No degree..
I dropped out twice in the university..
I finished my high school 2011

I'm going for undergraduate degree program..

Pls help me

Do you have family members in the us?
What do they do?
If they went there for education why have they not returned?
What is the assurance you will return if you are grated a visa?
If you uncle sponsors you, will he have enough to take care of himself?
What is the cost to study your institution?
So you uncle should have a substantial amount of money to pay for this and still have enough for himself?

I put this questions above from my experience, because it might not be the questions you might expect that they will ask you.

Victoriaog:
Good Morning everyone. kindly help me review my revised transcript.

Me: Good morning
VO: Good morning, Can I have your passport and I-20
Me: (Passes them)

VO: Where are you going to in the USA?
Me: I am going to the US to study and acquire my masters degree in mass communication with concentration in journalism at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

VO: how did you know about UALR?
Me: I carried out extensive research using academic websites. I used usnews.com, gradschools.com and then google.com. I further streamlined my search to schools whose courses aligns with my area of interest

VO: how many admit and which
Me: 4 admit
University of Arkansas at Little Rock, University of Missouri, Kansas City, Texas tech university, Lubbock and Arkansas State university, Jonesboro.


VO: why did you choose UALR?
Me: Checking out several schools and speaking with different professors from these schools, professor Timothy Edwards' warm approach and timely response to my numerous inquiries gave me comfort. His interest and teaching experience in journalism was really something that caught my attention and I am willing to learn under him.

VO: Why this course/ what will it do for you?
Me: During my summer internship at orange fm Akure, I happened to work alongside a couple of journalists, Through observing them and their passion to work. My burning desire and Interest for journalism grew more. This degree will make me stand out amongst the rest in professional and academic work as well as give me an edge over others in research and analytics evolving world of media and communication when i return to Nigeria

VO: what’s your study plan
Me: I would be required to complete 33 credit hours of course work in 24 months inclusive of 6 credit hours of core requirement course, 3 credit hours of electives courses. A few of my courses include special problems in mass communication, media criticisms, news media publishing, special topics in journalism, images of minorities in the media.

VO: who’s your sponsor
Me: My uncle will be sponsoring me

VO: why is your uncle sponsoring you
Me: My uncle who was trained by my dad is willing and capable to pay back and he has always been a driving force for me to always advance in life and career.

VO: what does he do
Me: He used to work as a geology professor at Wesley University Ondo and adjunct professor at Federal university of Technology Akure before he went into the oil and gas industry.

VO: why USA and not Nigeria
Me: what is best about acquiring advance studies in the US is that the qualification i earn is globally recognized and on top of that the education system in the US has been known historically for its academic excellence. I will also like to intern with CNN or Bloomberg where I will gain experiences that can't be gained in Nigeria. This will give me a better chance and offer when I'm done with my masters and it will boost my chances to getter a better job in Nigeria. It's a great start for my career path.

kekenation:
Embassy Location: LAGOS

School name: NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY

Program:MASTERS IN HISTORY

Funding: FULL FUNDING

Status: APPROVED6f




It was a wet Thurday, After observing Solatul-Fajr, I slept off. Woke up around 8:30am. (Village People testing mike). My people I didn't bath.I had to order Taxify sharply to the embassy. While we were on transit, The rain was very heavy. There was this heavy traffic on 3MB. Lass lass, I got to the embassy before 9am. We were ushered to the hall beside the sea side for security check. This was my conversation with When I got to the CGI guy.

CGI GUY: You will have to re-book your appointment ooo, why did you submitted your DS-160 48 hours before your appointment! Go and sit down there, *You small boys of nowadays! Go and sit down there fess!*

After approximately 2 hours. I went yo meet him.

CGI GUY: You! Your appointment is 9:30 and you're still sitting down! *( The guy done forget say, he punished me self)*. You better to inside. Na you sabi oooo....

I moved from the hall down to a room where my documents were pass through a scanner like that. Then we were directed to the hall. My passport and fingerprints were scanned and I join the queue to meet the VO.

The interview was fun all through, I didn't prepare for that though


VO: Good morning Young-man
Me: Good morning, how are you today?.

VO: I’m fine, pass me your I-20 and passport
Me: Passed



VO- Why are you going to the US .
Me : I'm going for my Masters program in History at North Carolina Central University

VO: Whao! Durham, My little cousin is currently studying there. That's great. Am sure you'll know more about the research Triangle. I went to Duke anyway! The same city you are heading to, That's nice young-man.

ME: That's great Sir.

VO: Why did you choose NCCU

ME: Apart from the fact!

VO: Yeah, I know you've an assistantship, The dude that left here used the same format.

MEI was looking like a slowpoke, I don't knew where to start from).

VO: HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE SCHOOL?
Me: Thank you…… I did an extensive online search using usnews.com to narrow down US Universities offering masters in history. After checking the school and department website, I found NCCU have an ongoing research in my field of interest. Therefore send a an email to the graduate coordinator to express my intent to join the department for the fall 2021 cycle and he officially asked me to apply seeing that my profile greatly matches the department’s requirement.


VO: What is your highest degree?
ME:I hold a Bachelor of Arts in History.


VO: What year and school did you graduate?
ME: I graduated in 2016 from University of Ilorin



VO: What have you been doing since you graduated in 2016?

ME: After graduation in 2016, I proceeded for the mandatory NYSC and was posted to the National Museum, Oron , Akwa-Ibom State as a graduate assistant.....(He didn't let me finish)


VO: How did you get this graduate Assistantship?

ME: During my application, I indicated that I will like to be considered for a Graduate Teaching Assistantship position and I believe the department were impressed with my undergraduate result and the quality of the SOP, LOR and CV I sent to them.



VO: Who is funding your trip?

ME: My Uncle

VO: What does your uncle do?

Me: She is a successful business man. He is into.... (Baba cut me).

VO: How many schools did you apply to?

ME: I applied to 4 schools. Idaho state University, University of Alaska-fairbank...


VO: Alaska! Young-man! Are you kidding me? Can you with stand the cold during the winter? Am sure your Thick African blood can't safe you there.( Baba was just smiling, he called his colleague, whispered to him and pointing to me about me choosing Alaska)

ME: I was laughing too even though my mind was diverted(My people I just dey observe my passport and sevis receipt as he held it with his left hand, and also the white receipt baba would dash me!)


VO: Are you married?

ME: No, I am not married.


VO: Do you have any kid?

ME: No Sir


VO: Have you travelled outside Nigeria before?

ME: No, I have not had any reason to leave Nigeria


VO: Congratulations, I will be approving your visa. *Please don't make me regret me approving your visa*

ME: Yes Sir.


VO: Good luck young-man.

P/S
1. Maintain eye contact.
2. Try to build your confidence in front of the VO, They are humans too.
3. Pray! Pray!! Pray!!!

@⁨Pepe Usa⁩ I will always be grateful to you for your support and kindness. It would be impossible to count all the ways that you've helped me on my way. Thank you so much for all that you've done — I only hope I can return the favor sometime in the future. Thanks for being a good mentor and for guiding me on the right path. Baba, If this is allowed,I would like to confer as *Chartered Advisor on Scholarship and Mentoring Matter*��

@⁨Adedire 4⁩ @⁨Greeee⁩ @⁨God is Faithful ��⁩ and @⁨Kingdley⁩ Thank you for your support 24/7, advice, love, and prayers. You have been a blessing in my life. God bless you. You are my inspiration. Thank you for being a wonderful friend, teacher, and mentor.

Am proud to be a member of Acer group.....
#wethebest
#fall2021
#yeswecan

Young man ke
Which VO says young man na.
I go vex if he deny me

Victoriaog:
Good Morning everyone. kindly help me review my revised transcript.

Me: Good morning
VO: Good morning, Can I have your passport and I-20
Me: (Passes them)

VO: Where are you going to in the USA?
Me: I am going to the US to study and acquire my masters degree in mass communication with concentration in journalism at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

VO: how did you know about UALR?
Me: I carried out extensive research using academic websites. I used usnews.com, gradschools.com and then google.com. I further streamlined my search to schools whose courses aligns with my area of interest

VO: how many admit and which
Me: 4 admit
University of Arkansas at Little Rock, University of Missouri, Kansas City, Texas tech university, Lubbock and Arkansas State university, Jonesboro.


VO: why did you choose UALR?
Me: Checking out several schools and speaking with different professors from these schools, professor Timothy Edwards' warm approach and timely response to my numerous inquiries gave me comfort. His interest and teaching experience in journalism was really something that caught my attention and I am willing to learn under him.

VO: Why this course/ what will it do for you?
Me: During my summer internship at orange fm Akure, I happened to work alongside a couple of journalists, Through observing them and their passion to work. My burning desire and Interest for journalism grew more. This degree will make me stand out amongst the rest in professional and academic work as well as give me an edge over others in research and analytics evolving world of media and communication when i return to Nigeria

VO: what’s your study plan
Me: I would be required to complete 33 credit hours of course work in 24 months inclusive of 6 credit hours of core requirement course, 3 credit hours of electives courses. A few of my courses include special problems in mass communication, media criticisms, news media publishing, special topics in journalism, images of minorities in the media.

VO: who’s your sponsor
Me: My uncle will be sponsoring me

VO: why is your uncle sponsoring you
Me: My uncle who was trained by my dad is willing and capable to pay back and he has always been a driving force for me to always advance in life and career.

VO: what does he do
Me: He used to work as a geology professor at Wesley University Ondo and adjunct professor at Federal university of Technology Akure before he went into the oil and gas industry.

VO: why USA and not Nigeria
Me: what is best about acquiring advance studies in the US is that the qualification i earn is globally recognized and on top of that the education system in the US has been known historically for its academic excellence. I will also like to intern with CNN or Bloomberg where I will gain experiences that can't be gained in Nigeria. This will give me a better chance and offer when I'm done with my masters and it will boost my chances to getter a better job in Nigeria. It's a great start for my career path.

Your reason about why ULRA is weak
You can talk about how the department boast of world class faculty and how the deep vast of academics in the department will help you to achieve your career goals...

Why USA is also sounds like a potential immigrant....you might just said USA boast of world class education and stuff like that

The rest are good

Jamie1000:
Please, how do I print Gt bank Visa payment receipt? I paid with gt bank app. The one I received after payment, doesn't look like others.

Login on your PC and go to visa payment

You will see it there

Kudos to everyone here especially the Admins. please, i tried booking an appointment in Lagos since yesterday and the earliest date is January 2022. How do i go about it because that's why i tried to pick Lagos when there wasnt an available date in Abuja

fairheart:
Yes! The more school hours apply to, the better your opportunity to select the best one and, perhaps, receive funding.

Sevis fee must be paid before interview and a coupon must be generated to make this payment. However, interview appointment can be scheduled before payment of sevis.

Hi. Pls, I sent you a dm and would love to have a private conversation with you, if you don't mind? Thanks

JaySterling:
They have records of everything. And whatever you fill in your application, their database will search for anything matching it with other profiles.

For example, a guy in my area travelled to US in 2018 with visiting visa and he did not return

The address he filled in his application was their family house address

His younger brother recently got denied of an F1 visa. He used the same family house address in his application unknowingly. When they pulled up his profile, his brothers profile came up too. Since they both had same address.

The VO told him that his brother travelled on a visiting VISA which was valid for 6 months and didn’t return. The younger brother was shocked how they knew because he didn’t mention it in his application that he had a relative in USA.

The VO denied his F1 visa based on 2 things
-Withholding pertinent information from DS-160 application form. (not revealing he has a relative in USA)
-No strong ties (he might abscond like the brother)

If I would advise you, in the place of parent, fill in your uncle or something else

Think about this, what of orphans wey no get parents nko? What would dey fill in that place??

This is to let you know that, that field of parents on DS-160 form is totally irrelevant. And you can put anything there.

Your GRE and GPA is okay, don’t let your bro’s case jeopardize your study dream.

Which uni did you finish from ?

Thank you so much for this reply. I haven’t thought along this line and it makes perfect sense.

I lowkey also think they might have a way of running some info through their database and your response just give some credence to that.

Thanks, I finished from FUTA.

horlahsunbo225:
This matter is 50/50, so people have mentioned that they have people in USA and the VO did not ask much question (to my best knowledge AOS is legal especially for F1 holder)
I'm of the opinion that adurajoseph brother has done some illegal thing (maybe drop out of school or something) that's why the VO questioned him.
Just try and ask your brother every single details about is movement since he got to USA and have some of his details with you

Okay thanks. Yes, he is legal and he went on an F-1 visa but got a job and they filed for his H-1B visa which is totally a legal route.

But he said he told the VO his plan is coming back to Nigeria when he finish his master’s during his F-1 visa interview then so I’m afraid they might want to question my own intention of coming back to.

KemLaughs:
If your Brother is Legal, you should mention him in your application

Thanks.

Shadomaan7:
Okay thanks. Yes, he is legal and he went on an F-1 visa but got a job and they filed for his H-1B visa which is totally a legal route.

But he said he told the VO his plan is coming back to Nigeria when he finish his master’s during his F-1 visa interview then so I’m afraid they might want to question my own intention of coming back to.

Sure they'll but just stand your ground
If you've a job you can tell them to give you letter for study leave and tell the VO that you'll be coming back to your job after schooling

I don't care what you tell me, you had God in there with you. I tap into this huge grace. Man was in a very good mood, he kept having fun while God kept pushing you through the hurdles.


Congratulations brother!

kekenation:
Embassy Location: LAGOS

School name: NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY

Program:MASTERS IN HISTORY

Funding: FULL FUNDING

Status: APPROVED




It was a wet Thurday, After observing Solatul-Fajr, I slept off. Woke up around 8:30am. (Village People testing mike). My people I didn't bath.I had to order Taxify sharply to the embassy. While we were on transit, The rain was very heavy. There was this heavy traffic on 3MB. Lass lass, I got to the embassy before 9am. We were ushered to the hall beside the sea side for security check. This was my conversation with When I got to the CGI guy.

CGI GUY: You will have to re-book your appointment ooo, why did you submitted your DS-160 48 hours before your appointment! Go and sit down there, *You small boys of nowadays! Go and sit down there fess!*

After approximately 2 hours. I went yo meet him.

CGI GUY: You! Your appointment is 9:30 and you're still sitting down! *( The guy done forget say, he punished me self)*. You better to inside. Na you sabi oooo....

I moved from the hall down to a room where my documents were pass through a scanner like that. Then we were directed to the hall. My passport and fingerprints were scanned and I join the queue to meet the VO.

The interview was fun all through, I didn't prepare for that though


VO: Good morning Young-man
Me: Good morning, how are you today?.

VO: I’m fine, pass me your I-20 and passport
Me: Passed



VO- Why are you going to the US .
Me : I'm going for my Masters program in History at North Carolina Central University

VO: Whao! Durham, My little cousin is currently studying there. That's great. Am sure you'll know more about the research Triangle. I went to Duke anyway! The same city you are heading to, That's nice young-man.

ME: That's great Sir.

VO: Why did you choose NCCU

ME: Apart from the fact!

VO: Yeah, I know you've an assistantship, The dude that left here used the same format.

MEI was looking like a slowpoke, I don't knew where to start from).

VO: HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE SCHOOL?
Me: Thank you…… I did an extensive online search using usnews.com to narrow down US Universities offering masters in history. After checking the school and department website, I found NCCU have an ongoing research in my field of interest. Therefore send a an email to the graduate coordinator to express my intent to join the department for the fall 2021 cycle and he officially asked me to apply seeing that my profile greatly matches the department’s requirement.


VO: What is your highest degree?
ME:I hold a Bachelor of Arts in History.


VO: What year and school did you graduate?
ME: I graduated in 2016 from University of Ilorin



VO: What have you been doing since you graduated in 2016?

ME: After graduation in 2016, I proceeded for the mandatory NYSC and was posted to the National Museum, Oron , Akwa-Ibom State as a graduate assistant.....(He didn't let me finish)


VO: How did you get this graduate Assistantship?

ME: During my application, I indicated that I will like to be considered for a Graduate Teaching Assistantship position and I believe the department were impressed with my undergraduate result and the quality of the SOP, LOR and CV I sent to them.



VO: Who is funding your trip?

ME: My Uncle

VO: What does your uncle do?

Me: She is a successful business man. He is into.... (Baba cut me).

VO: How many schools did you apply to?

ME: I applied to 4 schools. Idaho state University, University of Alaska-fairbank...


VO: Alaska! Young-man! Are you kidding me? Can you with stand the cold during the winter? Am sure your Thick African blood can't safe you there.( Baba was just smiling, he called his colleague, whispered to him and pointing to me about me choosing Alaska)

ME: I was laughing too even though my mind was diverted(My people I just dey observe my passport and sevis receipt as he held it with his left hand, and also the white receipt baba would dash me!)


VO: Are you married?

ME: No, I am not married.


VO: Do you have any kid?

ME: No Sir


VO: Have you travelled outside Nigeria before?

ME: No, I have not had any reason to leave Nigeria


VO: Congratulations, I will be approving your visa. *Please don't make me regret me approving your visa*

ME: Yes Sir.


VO: Good luck young-man.

P/S
1. Maintain eye contact.
2. Try to build your confidence in front of the VO, They are humans too.
3. Pray! Pray!! Pray!!!

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horlahsunbo225:
Sure they'll but just stand your ground
If you've a job you can tell them to give you letter for study leave and tell the VO that you'll be coming back to your job after schooling

Thanks. I don’t have a job yet coz I just finished NYSC.

But I’ll try to see what I can do based on responses from people on this thread.

The best i feel you can do is let them know he is a legal resident of the US if they ask, is he is married and with a child you can say that and add that his responsiblilities with his family kept him ther and that he is a legal resident. Then try to sell your self as best as possible if they ask you if you have plans on returning. In my case and didn't convince them with my answer because i didnt expect it, so also prepare for other questions like what you sponsor does, how much they earn and how they will not be suffering if they pay for your education and that there is more than sufficient funds. e.t.c.

Shadomaan7:
Okay thanks. Yes, he is legal and he went on an F-1 visa but got a job and they filed for his H-1B visa which is totally a legal route.

But he said he told the VO his plan is coming back to Nigeria when he finish his master’s during his F-1 visa interview then so I’m afraid they might want to question my own intention of coming back to.