eminence5000:
First attempt dec 1 2021
Visa denied today
Lagos Embassy
Tuition expenses: $56000
Funding : $57,000
Deficit: No deficit
School: George Washington University


VO: Good morning
Me: Good morning
VO: I can see you are going for your doctorate degree, how did you get this huge scholarship?
Me: I believe the admission committee were impressed with my academic profile which includes my academic transcripts, excellent gre score of 332, Quantitative 169, Verbal 163 and analytical writing 5.0. Good lettee of recommendations and my statement of purpose.

VO: very good. Sorry i cant approve your visa at this time.gives me blue paper.



Second attempt, 7th January,2022
Abuja embassy

VO: Good morning
Me: Good morning
VO: Pass me your documents
Me: I gave it to her
VO: Wow you have a huge scholarship from George washington University.
Me: smiles, yes
VO: you must be very brilliant.
Me: smiles, I am
VO: Congratulations, your visa has been approved.

Thank you all!!!

please how were you able to get emergency date within a short period of time

beejhay69:
6

My school requested for 3 months so I was thinking it’s the same I should present for visa interview.

Visa Transcript
Approved
First time
Abuja embassy
10/01/2022
To the interview proper!

V.O- Have you travelled before?
Me- No, Have had no reason to travel.

V.O- pass me your docs
Me: have it sir.

V.O- What do you currently do?
Me- I work as a farm manger where I direct and coordinate workers on**** VO Cuts

V.O- What are the crops you plant?
Me- Cultivate cucumber, tomatoes etc.

V.O- That's nice. I can see you have full funding of *******?
Me- yes sir

V.O - what will you be doing in the Department?
Me: I will be working as a Graduate Research Assistant to investigate the biogeochemistry of rice agroecosystem under various soil management and impacts on soil.

VO: That's sweet and how did you get to know about University?
Me: In my finals at the university, my lecturer told us about Soil Science Society of Nigeria, Soil Science Society of America and American Society Agronomy. After that, I did my research on it and subscribe to the organizations newsletter where I got to know about University of Delaware and its Plant and Soil Science Department graduate positions, curriculum and opportunities. Information about Universities that offers Plant and Soil, Graduate opportunities, conferences, publication were gotten from the association's newsletter as well.

VO: Congratulations, I will be keeping your passport and have this white paper for more information. Enjoy your stay..

bukhety:

Send a mail to the grad coordinator or whoever is the contact person.
Tell him/her little about yourself, your undergrad course, your GPA, GRE score if available, TOEFL score if available, your experience and ask if you could get funding for your intended course.

I usually do this before application so that I will not end up wasting money and time.

Most time they will tell you there is funding but it is highly competitive(At least there is hope). But some will tell you you will have to wait till the second year as they would first confirm your ability.
Hope this helps!

I do this too. They even tell me when to apply for funding and when to expect admission decision. Have you been accepted into any University?

TheSociopath:


I do this too. They even tell me when to apply for funding and when to expect admission decisions. Have you been accepted into any University?

Yes, two. I'm waiting for 2 more decisions to make a final judgment.

bukhety:

Yes, two. I'm waiting for 2 more decisions to make a final judgment.

Oh, nice. Myself 1, waiting for two more as well. Funding is important sha.

Please make sure you collect your passport as quickly as possible o, even if it means paying more. Best of luck

Trevon91:




I want another trial but here's my transcript.
Total fees : $39k

GA: $32K

Visa denied Lagos 30/11/2021

VO: Good day pass me your passport and your I20

Me : Here are they


VO: Where are you going to in the USA

Me: I am going for my master's in Pharmaceutical Sciences at so so University located in so so

VO: why the school


Me: I came across a lecturer in the school through literature search, I contacted him and he told me to apply, and also my friend told me to apply.


VO: what did you study undergrad ?

Me: Pharmacy

Vo: What school?

Me: University of Lagos

Vo: what will the master's do for you

Me: I was offered a lecturing position at unilag which I can't take up without the masters

VO: Why did they pick you for master's and for funding


Me: They impressed with my performance at the interview and I had a distinction undergrad


VO: what's this GA about?

Me: It means my tuition is covered and I will receive stipends for my living expenses

Where do you work : so so and so pharmacy

How long : 2 years

Vo: Have you travelled before


Me: No


Boom

Issues the blue form, sorry try again
.


Please how can I reapply guys, school resumes 10th of January.
. Ejoor o it's the Bald VO

Visa approved 11th January Abuja

Transcript


Visa officer : Hi I see you are going to so so University for master's in Pharmaceutical Sciences and funded by an assistantship,

Me: yes I am

VO: what will you do when you return.

Me: I have an offer with the university of lagos to be a lecturer because I graduated with a distinction , the Dean of Pharmacy called me to come join them but I told her after my master's.

Vo: so you are going into academia

Me: yes

Vo: started typing what I don't know then boom, I will be approving your visa.. Bla bla bla bla..I didn't hear anything afterwards was just dancing with joy..


Special thanks to everyone, I was able to book emergency request through the help of you guys despite being denied Nov 30th in Lagos

Finally,

Congratulations bro.

Trevon91:


Visa approved 11th January Abuja

Transcript


Visa officer : Hi I see you are going to so so University for master's in Pharmaceutical Sciences and funded by an assistantship,

Me: yes I am

VO: what will you do when you return.

Me: I have an offer with the university of lagos to be a lecturer because I graduated with a distinction , the Dean of Pharmacy called me to come join them but I told her after my master's.

Vo: so you are going into academia

Me: yes

Vo: started typing what I don't know then boom, I will be approving your visa.. Bla bla bla bla..I didn't hear anything afterwards was just dancing with joy..


Special thanks to everyone, I was able to book emergency request through the help of you guys despite being Nov 30th in Lagos

TheSociopath:


Oh, nice. Myself 1, waiting for two more as well. Funding is important sha.

Please make sure you collect your passport as quickly as possible o, even if it means paying more. Best of luck

Sure, thanks

ifedayosol:
Finally,

Congratulations bro.

Thank you

Trevon91:


Visa approved 11th January Abuja

Transcript


Visa officer : Hi I see you are going to so so University for master's in Pharmaceutical Sciences and funded by an assistantship,

Me: yes I am

VO: what will you do when you return.

Me: I have an offer with the university of lagos to be a lecturer because I graduated with a distinction , the Dean of Pharmacy called me to come join them but I told her after my master's.

Vo: so you are going into academia

Me: yes

Vo: started typing what I don't know then boom, I will be approving your visa.. Bla bla bla bla..I didn't hear anything afterwards was just dancing with joy..


Special thanks to everyone, I was able to book emergency request through the help of you guys despite being Nov 30th in Lagos

Please did you pay any money after approval of your Visa at the embassy?

Trevon91:


Thank you

Congrats man! What is your cost of attendance ? And did you get funding ?

Nanthediverse:
I applied for emergency date(EA) on Saturday.
Please how long does it take for them to respond and what should I do if their taking Ong to reply. My school resumes 24th. I need guide please

They granted my own emergency visa 2days after. Some takes 3 working days

Congratulations to you...mine loading in Jesus name �����

Trevon91:


Visa approved 11th January Abuja

Transcript


Visa officer : Hi I see you are going to so so University for master's in Pharmaceutical Sciences and funded by an assistantship,

Me: yes I am

VO: what will you do when you return.

Me: I have an offer with the university of lagos to be a lecturer because I graduated with a distinction , the Dean of Pharmacy called me to come join them but I told her after my master's.

Vo: so you are going into academia

Me: yes

Vo: started typing what I don't know then boom, I will be approving your visa.. Bla bla bla bla..I didn't hear anything afterwards was just dancing with joy..


Special thanks to everyone, I was able to book emergency request through the help of you guys despite being Nov 30th in Lagos

Systrom:
Congrats man! What is your cost of attendance ? And did you get funding ?

39k$ is the total cost and I had GA which covers 32k$

Tinafusty:

Please did you pay any money after approval of your Visa at the embassy?

No

Trevon91:


Visa approved 11th January Abuja

Transcript

Congratulations

Hi boss,
I am a potential PhD student waiting for decisions to be coming out for Fall 2022.

Can you give me some idea on school fees(range) for kids who are 5 and 1 yr old? Is the fees going to be vary with states?
Thank you in advance for your time.

Chairperson:


Don't forget to carry thier shot records (vaccination card). Without that they won't be allowed to enroll in school

Gokoyer1401:
Hi boss,
I am a potential PhD student waiting for decisions to be coming out for Fall 2022.

Can you give me some idea on school fees(range) for kids who are 5 and 1 yr old? Is the fees going to be vary with states?
Thank you in advance for your time.

In think you should be more concerned about the POF needed for them.

Fall2021:
I used Lapour hotel. Excellent customer service.

I am currently at Lapour hotel and their service Water finished while I was bathing today and it wasn't funny, soap foam was over my body ... I called them but they didn't respond until after 20 minutes after I had use cold bottled water to finish my bath ��������. Their WiFi isn't working too and I paid 15k/ night. I came here because of your recommendation.

Trevon91:


I am currently at Lapour hotel and their service Water finished while I was bathing today and it wasn't funny, soap foam was over my body ... I called them but they didn't respond until after 20 minutes after I had use cold bottled water to finish my bath ��������. Their WiFi isn't working too and I paid 15k/ night. I came here because of your recommendation.

lol

Trevon91:


I am currently at Lapour hotel and their service Water finished while I was bathing today and it wasn't funny, soap foam was over my body ... I called them but they didn't respond until after 20 minutes after I had use cold bottled water to finish my bath ��������. Their WiFi isn't working too and I paid 15k/ night. I came here because of your recommendation.

Very funny!

Trevon91:


I am currently at Lapour hotel and their service Water finished while I was bathing today and it wasn't funny, soap foam was over my body ... I called them but they didn't respond until after 20 minutes after I had use cold bottled water to finish my bath ��������. Their WiFi isn't working too and I paid 15k/ night. I came here because of your recommendation.

Aww. So sorry to hear about that. Let's just say I was lucky then

Please, is it possible to get a visa appointment date if my school is resuming next week?

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Chairperson:



Yes, they would likely cancel it. My cousin's 7month old B1/B2 visa was cancelled when his F1 was denied. It's better you travel with your B1/B2 and change status to F1 when you get admission and i20

Changing status while in the US from B1/B2 to F1 isn't that easy and he can't start classes until the F1 is approved.

Besides, why should he think of his student visa not been approved?

Lastly, there are people on here who shared how they were denied F1 of late and nothing happened to their B1/B2.