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kenwizy:
Hello guys

Please can I sponsor myself if I have a fully funded scholarship and what is the risk attached..?

Or must I always have a sponsor even if I have a scholarship or a full tuition waiver ?

Your response to this would be highly appreciated..

Thanks

kenwizy:
Hello guys

Please can I sponsor myself if I have a fully funded scholarship and what is the risk attached..?

Or must I always have a sponsor even if I have a scholarship or a full tuition waiver ?

Your response to this would be highly appreciated..

Thanks


First and foremost, if you have a full tuition waiver / sponsorship, it's important to note if there are any deficits.
If no, I believe there's no need for a sponsor as the organisation offering the scholarship is your sponsor.

I don't think they (VOs) even ask for SOA if there are no deficits.
However, having a scholarship doesn't automatically qualify you for Visa Approval. You still need to put in the work and PRAY.

If there's a deficit, you'll need to prove that you have funds available for that.
Either self (be ready to prove that you are capable of doing so...maybe from your savings or the kind of work you do #workexperience

Or better still, a family member.


Speaking of risks, life itself is a risk and it's risky not taking risks.
So my brother/sister, give it a shot and pray for really good outcomes.


Selah

Jayjohnson08:
Hello, I am 24, having my Bsc. in Computer science (2:1). I want to enroll for an international scholarship for masters degree.

Please I need your assistance on the following:
- What do I need to be eligible for application?
- How do I go about the needs?
- What are the chances of getting a study visa?

Await your responses. Thank you.

HanjeeLamar:
My Transcript

Date: 23-06-2021
Venue: Lagos Consulate
Funding: Deficit of $21,000
GRE: 304
TOEFL/IELTS: Nill
Number of attempts: 1st
Status: APPROVED
School: East Carolina University

Me: Good morning Sir
VO: Good morning
VO: So you're going to study Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, that's a very specific course
Me: Yes Sir
VO: Tell me, What will this degree do for you
Me: This course fits nicely into my 5-7year plan of breaking into senior management at a leading Nigerian bank. I took statistics of the senior managers and above in my bank and found that atleast 2 of every 3 had an undergraduate or graduate degree in Economics or Finance related course-
VO Cuts-in : please where your mask properly, you are not supposed to pull your mask down
Me: Sorry Sir
Me: So I intend to combine the knowledge of
VO cuts in: you don't have all the time, there are other applicants I have to get to.
Me: I understand Sir, I expect that the knowledge from ECU will equip me with relevant analysis skill in areas of banking like Customer profiling, Customer service, Target marketing and and and.. (stamerring) other areas.
How long have you been working at your current job
Me: almost two years, since October 2019
VO: So you worked as a teacher of Economics and Commerce at
VO & I: ...at Bleep
VI: Global Markets Analyst at...
VO & I: at bleep
Tell me about your family
Me: my Dad is a retiree, he now works with my aunty in one of her offices in bleep state.
VO: looks at me with curiousity*
Me: My aunty supplies frozen fishes in bulk to 13 states in Nigeria
VO: Ooh she is the one stated on your form as sponsor.
Me: Yes Sir
My mother is a teacher, and one of my brothers is in film school to be a Nollyhood Director, while the other owns a delivery company. *Not sure he heard the others but was particular about my Dad/Aunt*
VO: do you have her statement here?, let me have it
Me: here Sir
VO: looks through it for about 20 seconds*
Please have it back.
Everything looks good from here. You can have your 1-20. Your visa will be approved, please pick up your passport at bla bla in the next 2-3 bussiness bla bla
Me: thank you Sir, thank you

NB: when people say God did it, know that God actually did it. I didn’t get a chance to say half the things I planned, and it was shaky at different points, but God did it.

Malone122:
definitely
Excel well in your SAT

iWasNotHere:
CONGRATS

post=103074805]Approved
Abuja
25 June 2021
Deficit: 25k
No funding


VO: I see you're going to Missouri State University for your master's degree in computer science
Me: yes ma'am
VO: did you apply to other Schools
Me: Yes, I applied to 4, (I mentioned the 4 and said one rejected me)
VO: so why did you pick Missouri State?
Me: (I went blank after all the practice I've done, I couldn't recall my rehearsed answer, so I freestyled)

Missouri State seemed very interested in my career goals, immediately after admission I was offered an advisor who read my SOP and advised me on the best courses for my career.

VO: who's sponsoring you?
Me: my mum, she runs the family hospitality business with 3 hotels

VO: What will you do when you return?
Me: The Nigerian fintech sector is currently booming and we have two unicorns, with this boom there will be a requirement requirement for labour. With my background in financial services and the skills I will be acquiring through this program, I will be able to get a role in the fintech sector.

VO: I see you have a sibling there?
Me: Yes, my brother is there on a basketball scholarship (I was still talking, VO cuts in)
VO: where does he stay? (I kept on talking tangential to the question)
VO: Where!!!
Me: SD

She typed for a long time and then gave me the white paper.

Please always look them in the eye while speaking, it helps to display confidence. I have never been a cramming person, so while doing my mocks I suspected a blank out. During that time, I worked on a freestyle alternative and this saved me a lot. The VO never smiled all through just kept a neutral face. When you see this, don't be discouraged - it's part of the job.

watchwoman:
Please who can help me pay my sevis fee on this forum...a legit person please?

HanjeeLamar:
My Transcript

Date: 23-06-2021
Venue: Lagos Consulate
Funding: Deficit of $21,000
GRE: 304
TOEFL/IELTS: Nill
Number of attempts: 1st
Status: APPROVED
School: East Carolina University

Me: Good morning Sir
VO: Good morning
VO: So you're going to study Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, that's a very specific course
Me: Yes Sir
VO: Tell me, What will this degree do for you
Me: This course fits nicely into my 5-7year plan of breaking into senior management at a leading Nigerian bank. I took statistics of the senior managers and above in my bank and found that atleast 2 of every 3 had an undergraduate or graduate degree in Economics or Finance related course-
VO Cuts-in : please where your mask properly, you are not supposed to pull your mask down
Me: Sorry Sir
Me: So I intend to combine the knowledge of
VO cuts in: you don't have all the time, there are other applicants I have to get to.
Me: I understand Sir, I expect that the knowledge from ECU will equip me with relevant analysis skill in areas of banking like Customer profiling, Customer service, Target marketing and and and.. (stamerring) other areas.
How long have you been working at your current job
Me: almost two years, since October 2019
VO: So you worked as a teacher of Economics and Commerce at
VO & I: ...at Bleep
VI: Global Markets Analyst at...
VO & I: at bleep
Tell me about your family
Me: my Dad is a retiree, he now works with my aunty in one of her offices in bleep state.
VO: looks at me with curiousity*
Me: My aunty supplies frozen fishes in bulk to 13 states in Nigeria
VO: Ooh she is the one stated on your form as sponsor.
Me: Yes Sir
My mother is a teacher, and one of my brothers is in film school to be a Nollyhood Director, while the other owns a delivery company. *Not sure he heard the others but was particular about my Dad/Aunt*
VO: do you have her statement here?, let me have it
Me: here Sir
VO: looks through it for about 20 seconds*
Please have it back.
Everything looks good from here. You can have your 1-20. Your visa will be approved, please pick up your passport at bla bla in the next 2-3 bussiness bla bla
Me: thank you Sir, thank you

NB: when people say God did it, know that God actually did it. I didn’t get a chance to say half the things I planned, and it was shaky at different points, but God did it.

Hybeesalau:
Hello guys. Please how's the record for abuja concerning emergencies. Are they ghosting Pple like Lagos too.?
I want to switch to abj and request emergency there that's why I'm asking pls. Lagos has ghosted me for abt 2 weeks now.

Ibukun0910:
Lagos Interview
Appointment 7:30am
Date: 27th May 2021
US Student Visa Approved under 4mins

God showed up for me and I decided to post my interview transcript to encourage others who are applying in the next few weeks.
No Funding and COA is $51k
VO: Good Morning
Me: Good Morning
VO: Can I have your I-20
Me: Passed him my passport and I-20
VO: How do you intend to fund your studies. I can see here that your total cost is $51k
Me: My Dad is sponsoring me. However, he has made the funds available in my account few months ago when I started processing my I-20.
VO: what does your Dad do?
Me: He owns a Logistic, Haulage and Transport Business
Vo: Wow. Transportation? So how can he afford that kind of money?
Me: Well, it is not just a regular transport business. His company moves commercial goods for manufacturing companies from one state to the other.
VO: So did you apply to other schools?
Me: Yes. I applied to 2 other schools. University of Connecticut and Framingham State University in Massachusetts
VO: Do you have siblings?
Me: Yes. I have 2 siblings.
VO: what do they do?
Me: One is an accountant and the other is an Architect.
VO: what is your position
Me; I am the last born.
VO: So where do you live now.
Me: I still live with my parents (smiles)
VO: Pulls out white paper
Me: I stopped listening…………………………I didn’t know how I got to the car park to meet my sister.

That is my story………my $51k COA is relatively high, and I didn’t have any funding, Yet the VO didn’t even ask for my bank statement.
I wish everyone the best of luck.

HanjeeLamar:
My Transcript

Date: 23-06-2021
Venue: Lagos Consulate
Funding: Deficit of $21,000
GRE: 304
TOEFL/IELTS: Nill
Number of attempts: 1st
Status: APPROVED
School: East Carolina University

Me: Good morning Sir
VO: Good morning
VO: So you're going to study Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, that's a very specific course
Me: Yes Sir
VO: Tell me, What will this degree do for you
Me: This course fits nicely into my 5-7year plan of breaking into senior management at a leading Nigerian bank. I took statistics of the senior managers and above in my bank and found that atleast 2 of every 3 had an undergraduate or graduate degree in Economics or Finance related course-
VO Cuts-in : please where your mask properly, you are not supposed to pull your mask down
Me: Sorry Sir
Me: So I intend to combine the knowledge of
VO cuts in: you don't have all the time, there are other applicants I have to get to.
Me: I understand Sir, I expect that the knowledge from ECU will equip me with relevant analysis skill in areas of banking like Customer profiling, Customer service, Target marketing and and and.. (stamerring) other areas.
How long have you been working at your current job
Me: almost two years, since October 2019
VO: So you worked as a teacher of Economics and Commerce at
VO & I: ...at Bleep
VI: Global Markets Analyst at...
VO & I: at bleep
Tell me about your family
Me: my Dad is a retiree, he now works with my aunty in one of her offices in bleep state.
VO: looks at me with curiousity*
Me: My aunty supplies frozen fishes in bulk to 13 states in Nigeria
VO: Ooh she is the one stated on your form as sponsor.
Me: Yes Sir
My mother is a teacher, and one of my brothers is in film school to be a Nollyhood Director, while the other owns a delivery company. *Not sure he heard the others but was particular about my Dad/Aunt*
VO: do you have her statement here?, let me have it
Me: here Sir
VO: looks through it for about 20 seconds*
Please have it back.
Everything looks good from here. You can have your 1-20. Your visa will be approved, please pick up your passport at bla bla in the next 2-3 bussiness bla bla
Me: thank you Sir, thank you

NB: when people say God did it, know that God actually did it. I didn’t get a chance to say half the things I planned, and it was shaky at different points, but God did it.

omokennyoguns20:
From what I noticed on this trend, I think people are getting a reply from Abuja. But, will you still be able to use the same receipt? I'm not sure u can o.
Pls confirm before you switch o.

Abbiemills:
Hi good evening.

Please I need help as regards booking an appointment for interview, is there anyone that can help?

Hybeesalau:
Hello guys. Please how's the record for abuja concerning emergencies. Are they ghosting Pple like Lagos too.?
I want to switch to abj and request emergency there that's why I'm asking pls. Lagos has ghosted me for abt 2 weeks now.

Adaigbonile1:
MY TRANSCRIPT
Date: 25-06-2021
Venue/Time: Abuja, 8.30am
Merit Scholarship: $26,000
Deficit of $50,000
Number of attempts: 1st
Status: APPROVED
School: Syracuse University College of Law (SUCOL) New York.

V.O: Good morn(with a warm smile on her face), can I have your passport and i20.
Me: Good morn(I gave her passport and i20)

V.O: I see you're going to SUCOL for your LL.M
Me: yes ma'am

V.O: which area of law will you specialise
Me: International Environment law and International Human Rights Law

V.O: I see you have a scholarship of $26,000 and deficit of 50,000. Who's paying for the deficit ?
Me: Mr XYZ, my guardian
V.O What do you mean by your guardian, is he your uncle or cousin or immediate family, does he live in Nigeria, what does he do?
Me: No, he's someone from my community who has shown great interest in my education from time immemorial, even during my undergrad days when my mother died. (She nodded). He lives in Nigeria. He's an established business man that deals in automobiles, auto transport and logistics business. I have been under his retainership as the legal representative of his company since after my call to bar. He's also into properties and real estate. As his legal rep, I always conduct due diligence in his real estate deals.

V.O: do you know anybody in the U.S
Me: Yes, I know Mr ABC. (Note: I filled mr Abc in my DS160 as my contact person upon arrival)

V.O: what's your relationship with him, is he your uncle or cousin
Me: he's a distant relative

VO: what do you mean by that
Me: he's not my immediate family. I met him on facebook and I got to know he's from my hometown and I made arrangement for him to pick me up upon arrival and take me to SUCOL where I'll meet my DSO for documentation..( note, at this point I was almost loosing focus, sweating and stuttering. Anyways, VO nodded after I laboured to give this answer)

V.O: What do you do currently?
Me: I work in Xyzzz law firm as an Associate

V.O: how many years practice experience
Me: 6 years

V.O: what are your duties
Me: Litigation generally, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Legal representation of companies upon retainership, property and real estate

V.O: what aspect of litigation
Me: Civil litigation
VO: (looks suprised) you mean you represent clients in court from inception to judgment?
Me: yes ma

V.O: how many lawyers do you have in your firm
Me: 10 lawyers

V.O: what are your plans after studies in SUCOL, will you return to the firm or are you quitting?
Me: I'll definitely return

V.O (types for a while) I see you got this admission last year and deferred twice.
Me: yes ma'am, because of the pandemic last year.

V.O : I'm going to approve your visa. Take your i20, you'll need it at the POE and remember there are a lotta restrictions at the POE...blah blah blah

*During the interview I maintained close eye contact with her especially when she's not typing. I didn't memorize any answers, I made sure my confidence was intact.
Anyway, I struggled a lot to hear her cos she was speaking very fast, so in two occasions I told her to repeat the question. She was quite patient with me.
One thing is, you can't lie to them and get away with it easily, so make sure you stick with whatever you filled in your Ds160. They like to hear that you have work experience too. That was my biggest selling point. She didn't ask me about sponsor's bank statement nor any other documents. I also want to believe that they don't like hearing "uncle or cousin". The reason she emphasized on it in two of my questions.
Note: this whole questions and answers happened under 3-4mins. I also noticed many F1 students were granted visa that day.

Crane1:
Hello house, is medical exam important before going for the VISA interview, interviewing on Monday and the medical exam not yet done.

I need your response please

Adaigbonile1:
MY TRANSCRIPT
Date: 25-06-2021
Venue/Time: Abuja, 8.30am
Merit Scholarship: $26,000
Deficit of $50,000
Number of attempts: 1st
Status: APPROVED
School: Syracuse University College of Law (SUCOL) New York.

V.O: Good morn(with a warm smile on her face), can I have your passport and i20.
Me: Good morn(I gave her passport and i20)

V.O: I see you're going to SUCOL for your LL.M
Me: yes ma'am

V.O: which area of law will you specialise
Me: International Environment law and International Human Rights Law

V.O: I see you have a scholarship of $26,000 and deficit of 50,000. Who's paying for the deficit ?
Me: Mr XYZ, my guardian
V.O What do you mean by your guardian, is he your uncle or cousin or immediate family, does he live in Nigeria, what does he do?
Me: No, he's someone from my community who has shown great interest in my education from time immemorial, even during my undergrad days when my mother died. (She nodded). He lives in Nigeria. He's an established business man that deals in automobiles, auto transport and logistics business. I have been under his retainership as the legal representative of his company since after my call to bar. He's also into properties and real estate. As his legal rep, I always conduct due diligence in his real estate deals.

V.O: do you know anybody in the U.S
Me: Yes, I know Mr ABC. (Note: I filled mr Abc in my DS160 as my contact person upon arrival)

V.O: what's your relationship with him, is he your uncle or cousin
Me: he's a distant relative

VO: what do you mean by that
Me: he's not my immediate family. I met him on facebook and I got to know he's from my hometown and I made arrangement for him to pick me up upon arrival and take me to SUCOL where I'll meet my DSO for documentation..( note, at this point I was almost loosing focus, sweating and stuttering. Anyways, VO nodded after I laboured to give this answer)

V.O: What do you do currently?
Me: I work in Xyzzz law firm as an Associate

V.O: how many years practice experience
Me: 6 years

V.O: what are your duties
Me: Litigation generally, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Legal representation of companies upon retainership, property and real estate

V.O: what aspect of litigation
Me: Civil litigation
VO: (looks suprised) you mean you represent clients in court from inception to judgment?
Me: yes ma

V.O: how many lawyers do you have in your firm
Me: 10 lawyers

V.O: what are your plans after studies in SUCOL, will you return to the firm or are you quitting?
Me: I'll definitely return

V.O (types for a while) I see you got this admission last year and deferred twice.
Me: yes ma'am, because of the pandemic last year.

V.O : I'm going to approve your visa. Take your i20, you'll need it at the POE and remember there are a lotta restrictions at the POE...blah blah blah

*During the interview I maintained close eye contact with her especially when she's not typing. I didn't memorize any answers, I made sure my confidence was intact.
Anyway, I struggled a lot to hear her cos she was speaking very fast, so in two occasions I told her to repeat the question. She was quite patient with me.
One thing is, you can't lie to them and get away with it easily, so make sure you stick with whatever you filled in your Ds160. They like to hear that you have work experience too. That was my biggest selling point. She didn't ask me about sponsor's bank statement nor any other documents. I also want to believe that they don't like hearing "uncle or cousin". The reason she emphasized on it in two of my questions.
Note: this whole questions and answers happened under 3-4mins. I also noticed many F1 students were granted visa that day.

Hallelujahvoice:
https://www.ustraveldocs.com/ng/

Adaigbonile1:
MY TRANSCRIPT
Date: 25-06-2021
Venue/Time: Abuja, 8.30am
Merit Scholarship: $26,000
Deficit of $50,000
Number of attempts: 1st
Status: APPROVED
School: Syracuse University College of Law (SUCOL) New York.

V.O: Good morn(with a warm smile on her face), can I have your passport and i20.
Me: Good morn(I gave her passport and i20)

V.O: I see you're going to SUCOL for your LL.M
Me: yes ma'am

V.O: which area of law will you specialise
Me: International Environment law and International Human Rights Law

V.O: I see you have a scholarship of $26,000 and deficit of 50,000. Who's paying for the deficit ?
Me: Mr XYZ, my guardian
V.O What do you mean by your guardian, is he your uncle or cousin or immediate family, does he live in Nigeria, what does he do?
Me: No, he's someone from my community who has shown great interest in my education from time immemorial, even during my undergrad days when my mother died. (She nodded). He lives in Nigeria. He's an established business man that deals in automobiles, auto transport and logistics business. I have been under his retainership as the legal representative of his company since after my call to bar. He's also into properties and real estate. As his legal rep, I always conduct due diligence in his real estate deals.

V.O: do you know anybody in the U.S
Me: Yes, I know Mr ABC. (Note: I filled mr Abc in my DS160 as my contact person upon arrival)

V.O: what's your relationship with him, is he your uncle or cousin
Me: he's a distant relative

VO: what do you mean by that
Me: he's not my immediate family. I met him on facebook and I got to know he's from my hometown and I made arrangement for him to pick me up upon arrival and take me to SUCOL where I'll meet my DSO for documentation..( note, at this point I was almost loosing focus, sweating and stuttering. Anyways, VO nodded after I laboured to give this answer)

V.O: What do you do currently?
Me: I work in Xyzzz law firm as an Associate

V.O: how many years practice experience
Me: 6 years

V.O: what are your duties
Me: Litigation generally, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Legal representation of companies upon retainership, property and real estate

V.O: what aspect of litigation
Me: Civil litigation
VO: (looks suprised) you mean you represent clients in court from inception to judgment?
Me: yes ma

V.O: how many lawyers do you have in your firm
Me: 10 lawyers

V.O: what are your plans after studies in SUCOL, will you return to the firm or are you quitting?
Me: I'll definitely return

V.O (types for a while) I see you got this admission last year and deferred twice.
Me: yes ma'am, because of the pandemic last year.

V.O : I'm going to approve your visa. Take your i20, you'll need it at the POE and remember there are a lotta restrictions at the POE...blah blah blah

*During the interview I maintained close eye contact with her especially when she's not typing. I didn't memorize any answers, I made sure my confidence was intact.
Anyway, I struggled a lot to hear her cos she was speaking very fast, so in two occasions I told her to repeat the question. She was quite patient with me.
One thing is, you can't lie to them and get away with it easily, so make sure you stick with whatever you filled in your Ds160. They like to hear that you have work experience too. That was my biggest selling point. She didn't ask me about sponsor's bank statement nor any other documents. I also want to believe that they don't like hearing "uncle or cousin". The reason she emphasized on it in two of my questions.
Note: this whole questions and answers happened under 3-4mins. I also noticed many F1 students were granted visa that day.