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Kaygirl33:
Congratulations dear. May God be praised!

SaMajeste:
I got approved today 9th November.
Abuja Embassy
First Attempt, no travel history.
School: Georgia State University
Course: French Studies
Funding:$36,140 (full tuition waiver + GTA)
Deficit: $15, 603.

V.O : Good morning.
Me: Good morning.
V.O: I see you're to Georgia State University to study French Language.
Me: Yes.
V.O: And I see you have a Graduate assistanship?
Me: Yes.
V.O: You have a deficit. Who's going to pay for it?
Me: My uncle. He is a pharmacist.
V.O: What will this course do for you?
Me: I will come back to my organisation (mentioned it) where I will seek to move to the Academy being built by ECOWAS to lecture. I was a French Facilitator at one of our training schools before being deployed to Abuja. (I can't remember if I said all this or it was in my head, but I already planned on saying it. So, I guess it came out fine).
V.O: So, you're saying that you will come to work with ECOWAS Academy, right?
Me: No. Migration Academy being built by ECOWAS.
V.O: Okay.
She typed for a while, maybe 30 seconds and then reached out for the white paper.
V.O: shd7dunxokjyyfghjj I-20 hdieijks safe js7eiejnznsj Corona virus djdururjzozxxbbt. I didn't hear anything except these few words. I was just nodding and smiling.

All praise to God because the sequence of questions were not followed, she was answering the questions she was supposed to ask me. Questions like why the US and not France I was expecting was not asked. I give God all the praise. I've been on this journey since last year. I got this admission for Summer 2021 but deferred to Spring 2022. I'm so glad to have a Graduate Coordinator who is understanding. She assured me my funding will be intact and that I can defer.
Thanks to you all that has been helping with tips, encouragement and transcripts. God bless you all.
If you believe in God, hold him tight, tell him what you want and stand on it. I nearly lost faith with all the denials here but I started speaking scriptures to myself. God is good don't put him aside. God bless you all.

Patience4lyf:
Pls i need guidance on my immigration journey to usa. I want to confirm, in order to avoid the chances of being denied, should i pursue masters in Administrative assistant or in the education or in chemistry. Just to avoid being denied. I work as an admin assistant and i graduated with 2:2 at unilag. I studied chemistry education. I would have prefer chemistry because of funding, but if i switch to chemistry have graduated since 2016 and working as an admin assistant since 2017 till date, pls do you think it will be questioned and in the process be denied visa. Should i go for msc chemistry or look for something related to my job? Pls guys help me

bayo2018:
Good day Bosses in the house please I need your guidance

My sister contacted me that her friend got admission with a uni in Tx and needs statement of acc that have more than 20m so I ask her what about the family ties with the person and she said the friend told her she’s gonna state it that I’m her step brother (same mother ,different father ).

So I’m here to ask if that’s possible and if it won’t lead to visa denial on her own part

Secondly me self go japaa once I’m through with my undergraduate studies and hope it won’t affect me

Kindly assist me Bosses

Esekells:
We can open our own group for appointment dates in Abuja. Interested?

Leestan45:
Hello house!!
Please who has material on how to fil the Ds-160 properly ? In my case I studied a science course and I'm apply for masters in business administration any advice on how to structure my story please help

Joclins:
That's why he asked if there are no other ways of saying that.
It doesn't have to be my uncle works in Bleep company and has real estate in Bleep where he owns Bleep properties. It's a common line.
I've observed as well.

Imo, you could say, my uncle works in Bleep company and earns Bleep annually. 40% of his earnings are from his company and 60% from family's Housing Business.

Leestan45:
Hello house!!
Please who has material on how to fil the Ds-160 properly ? In my case I studied a science course and I'm apply for masters in business administration any advice on how to structure my story please help

Agbataekwe:
Hello, please my international passport expires October 2022 and i got admission for January 20222, meaning visa range exceeds my passport expiration
Please will it affect me when i go to apply for visa?? If it won't affect me, can i renew my passport in the uk when it's about to expire?

If it will affect my visa application, what should i do next??

I don’t think it matters, I had a similar case where my passport was to expire in April 2022 and my interview was in August against January resumption. I got the visa and I’ve renewed my passport to combine the two when traveling. If you think you still have time to do another one before your interview or submission of your documents then do. But I don’t think it matters

And again, the visa application fee, will i also be charged with cbn rate or black market rate?

bayo2018:
Good day Bosses in the house please I need your guidance

My sister contacted me that her friend got admission with a uni in Tx and needs statement of acc that have more than 20m so I ask her what about the family ties with the person and she said the friend told her she’s gonna state it that I’m her step brother (same mother ,different father ).

So I’m here to ask if that’s possible and if it won’t lead to visa denial on her own part

Secondly me self go japaa once I’m through with my undergraduate studies and hope it won’t affect me

Kindly assist me Bosses

Pamelayoung:
Personal fund is a red flag .

Mirol:
My Visa interview transcript.
NOVEMBER 8th, 2021.
counter 9.

Exchange of Greetings

Consular; Have you had previous travels?
Me; No, I haven't had reasons to.

CONSULAR; Whats your current education...
Me;I  was saying  Civil Engineering while he intruded asked if Bsc and said yes.(I should have corrected him, as it a B.Eng.)
He immediately asked the a next question.

Consular; I see you're going for an MBA, Why this choice?
Me: Yes, I will actually be concentrating on Project management which is my major in my career, it very special to me because the cause integrates business analytics, Finance and accounting management in its course curriculum which I find very important to.my career prospect.
I also have a tuition scholarship of about 55% which makes the balance very affordable for me and my family.

Consular: How do you intend to fund your study, I can see here you have a scholarship but it dosent cover all.
Me; The remaining cost will be funded my brother who is into car dealership, he is been active in this business for over 20yrs with an annual profit turnover of over a 100million naira.
His reasons for funding my studies is because he believes in my career prospect and and also my ability to give back with the skills I have acquired during my studies to his business and the community at large and lastly he is also very financially capable to take up the cost. thanks

Consular; What's your intentions after your studies.
Me; I plan to work as a project manager and I also have a startup plan for a project management company that will be into consultancy services and training of young professionals in the industry back here in Nigeria knowing that with the skills and training I must have acquired during my studies, I will be able to deliver on this. thanks

Consular; keeps on typing and then gave me a  blue, reasons based on section 214b.

Muleriders:
I don't think there is anything to structure IMO, just fill the form accordingly and prepare to answer the switch when you meet the VO.

Do you have any work experience related to business or management?

Why exactly are you making the switch?

Patience4lyf:
Pls i need guidance on my immigration journey to usa. I want to confirm, in order to avoid the chances of being denied, should i pursue masters in Administrative assistant or in the education or in chemistry. Just to avoid being denied. I work as an admin assistant and i graduated with 2:2 at unilag. I studied chemistry education. I would have prefer chemistry because of funding, but if i switch to chemistry have graduated since 2016 and working as an admin assistant since 2017 till date, pls do you think it will be questioned and in the process be denied visa. Should i go for msc chemistry or look for something related to my job? Pls guys help me

Muleriders:
20million naira is about $36k. For your sister to be looking for such statement amount, it means her cost of attendance for the first year is about $36k which is on the high side.

If she finds someone to help her with the statement, will the person also help her with the funds?


To the second part. Visa approval or denial depends on chain of factors and not just account statement alone. In some cases, the VO doesn't even request account statement.


To the third part. Affect you as how?, I have seen two to three siblings who are studied in the US and came in at different time. Everyone's case is treated independently

Patience4lyf:
pls i need help

Prettiyruth:
Good morning house,

I have an issue, while filling my ds160, the area where I was asked which entity will be paying for your trip, I chose myself because honestly I will be the one paying for those minor things while my mum will be paying for the major ones.
I just heard that that part refers to who will be in charge of the funding and since a major money is in my mum’s account, I should have chosen her.

I have submitted this ds160 and even booked a date for my interview. Is there a way I can submit a new ds160 and choose my mum as the person paying for my trip?

Please I need help

kennethjunior:
Visa Approved
2nd November 2021
No funding
$31k
Lagos second attempt

First attempt
Abuja Nigeria
August 2021
VO: Have you traveled out before
Me: No I haven’t
VO: Your first time right yeah?
Me: Sure
VO: Who’s going to sponsor you?
Me: My uncle
VO: So what does your uncle do
Me: he’s a real estate developer and a car dealer
Vo: A car dealer. That’s nice
vo: where do you work?
Me: Told Him
VO: what’s your job role
Me: Quality assurance engineer
Vo: whats your highest degree qualification
Me: I have B.eng in Mechanical engineering
Vo: types for a very long time sorry at this time you don’t qualify try again
Me: ok thank you very much.

Second attempt
Vo: Please pass me your passport and I-20
Me: ok. Good morning. He didn’t respond
Vo: where are you going to?
Me: I’m going to the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Northwest Arkansas
Vo: what are you going to do there?
Me. I’m going there to attain a masters degree in the university. Then he said why? I was confused then I just said. Well the program is going to give me an advancement in my career. I will have the opportunity to specialize in industrial engineering in fact this course will equip me with practical skills needed in engineering management.
Vo: who is going to sponsor you?
Me: My uncle will be funding it. He also sponsored my undergraduate program.
Vo: what does he do?
Me. He’s a real estate developer and a property developer here in Lagos Abuja and Benin
Vo: what do you do?
Me: I’m a quality assurance engineer. I execute manual and automated quality checks on solar systems, I also carry out routine operational checks on solar system after installation.
Vo: ok. Take your I-20 put it where you can have access to it when traveling. Have a nice time in America.

Never give up keep trying. Practice very well and don’t cram. Above all pray very hard. God will come through.

Prettiyruth:
Good morning house,

I have an issue, while filling my ds160, the area where I was asked which entity will be paying for your trip, I chose myself because honestly I will be the one paying for those minor things while my mum will be paying for the major ones.
I just heard that that part refers to who will be in charge of the funding and since a major money is in my mum’s account, I should have chosen her.

I have submitted this ds160 and even booked a date for my interview. Is there a way I can submit a new ds160 and choose my mum as the person paying for my trip?

Please I need help

Crystalgirl:
Guys please I need help with this. I have until Nov 20th to finish my evaluation, thanks.


Hello everyone please I need urgent help. I registered for my Wes evaluation, the school has sent my transcript, also confirmed my verification and my Wes status has been updated accordingly until after verification was confirmed. My status changed to waiting for payment even after I have made payment. Then it said refund has been completed, I never requested for any refund. Anyone have an idea how to solve this? I’ll be grateful.

Feexo:
Glory be to God. The story long and rough no be small. To see money for ticket that time na die, but we thank God today. I was stranded in Queens, NY, before reporting to school. I left school in Chicago after my first semester in December, 2014 (even though I made straight A's in all my courses). I was supposed to get a scholarship but the state of Illinois had some issues with funding at the time, and I no get money to pay. I moved to Texas to get a friend to co-sign for me to get a student loan with Discover, but that fell through. I later Joined the U.S. Army after I collect green card in March, 2016 (they paid for my first masters and I am currently doing the second one they are paying for as well), and I am working in IT as a Cloud Security Engineer now after I got out. Anything is possible in this country with hard work, prayer and patience. Most importantly, no dey follow anybody do competition, move with the right people, and stay in your lane.

Hatarikdabiti:
Hello house please is it advisable to pay my visa fee through my GTBANK app? or I should enter the bank?