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tolajohn12:
Good Morning All, I have been denied US visa like 3 times now. Infact i have given up on it right now and maybe try other countries that i can go for my masters. I just want to share my transcript so that people can learn from my experience.

First intervew
Abuja Nov 9 2021

Course: Management Information Systems ( conditional Admission so a bachelor's degree I-20 was issued because of one prerequisite management course that i needed to do).

School: UIS: COA: 35k


VO: Good Morning
Me: Good Morning
VO: Have you travelled out before?
Me: No, this will be my first time
VO: What is your highest level of qualification?
Me: Bachelor of Technology in Computer Engineering
VO: Why are you going for a second degree?
Me: It is a conditional admission. i'm actually going for a master degree( I was jittery in this part because the question caught me unaware). I'm required to write a course before i can get full admission
VO: Okay Okay
VO: Are you married?
Me: No, I'm single
VO: who is going to be your sponsor?
Me: My Father:
VO: What does he do?
Me: He is a businessman with investment in agriculture and real estate ( Again i was stuttering through this part)
VO: Farming?
Me: Yes
VO: Do you have any relative in the US?
Me: No
VO: I'm sorry you are not qualified for visa , brought the Blue paper.

for the first timers. Make sure you prepare very very well and make sure you are always truthful in your DS 160. I actually have close relatives in the USA.I don't really communicate with them often. I listened to people advise and decided not to include them in my DS-160. It is better to just include it. Please avoid any conditional admission. I actually got admitted in 4 schools but UIS admission decision came very early. You must try as much as possible to nail your first interview

Second Interview:

December 1st
Lagos: Surge Dates things

School: Bowie State University COA 23k

Course: Management Information System ( Unconditional Admission)

VO: Why are you going to the US?
Me: I'm going to the US to pursue masters degree in Management information system at bowie state university Maryland.
VO: How many schools did you apply to?
Me: 3 schools ( I mentioned the schools)
VO: How many gave you admission?
Me: All the 3
VO: Who is your sponsor:
Me: My Father. He is a businessman with Investment in agriculture and real estate. He has landed properties in Lagos, Ekiti, Port harcourt, Oyo and Ogun state.

The VO is actually a nice woman, She approved visa for lot of students that day. I guess my first interview really messed me up. The moment the woman asked you to talk to her like a friend. Just be sure that she is ready to approve your visa but you must convince her. She wanted to approve a guy visa that day but the guy couldn't convince her about his sponsor. The guy said his mother does Ajo ( Cooperative Contribution)

3rd Interview

May 12 Abuja (In my mind i was like if this one no work. na to say bye bye to USA. I no fit kill myself because of the stressed that i passed through that day. I had to travel across four states before i get to lagos and fly to Abuja)

Nothing changed in terms of schools and course. I just defered my admissions. I applied to MTSU but got denied. I got promoted at work and also had a change of Job role.

Before i got interviewed, One woman got denied. The woman almost scattered embassy that day ooo. She was just shouting that they must tell her the reason she was denied and she won't leave until someone explained to her. She said she has travelled to US more than 25 times and all her kids are citizens. They called like 6 security personnels for the woman but she no gree at all. It was until one nice american woman came to talk to her. That was when she decided to leave. Anyway. It was the same Visa Officer that denied the woman that also interviewed me.

VO: Good Morning
Me: Good Morning
VO: Why are you going to the US?
Me: I'm going to the US to pursue masters degree in Management information system at bowie state university Maryland.
VO: Why did you choose the school?
Me: I chose the school because it is affordable and because of my research plans which is based on restructuring the power industry in nigeria using information technology. I will be working with professor Azene zenebe whose research focus are based on information systems security, crime in electronic business solution and business intelligence and data mining. This will help me to achieve my aim of revamping the power industry in Nigeria. I'm currently working in the power industry and i know the problems we are facing ( VO cuts in)
VO: You started working there one months ago?
Me: No Sir. I actually got promoted and also had a change of Job role. I have been working there for 4 years I was formerly ....... now I'm ..........
VO: Okay. Sorry about that. I didn't see that
Me: So i continue with my explanation on why i chose the schools. I can't remember what i said but the VO was just nodding his head
VO: Who is your sponsor?
Me: My dad. He is a businessman with investment in agriculture and real estate. He started a feedmill factory about 15 years ago when he retired from Nigeria Customs Service. He has about 3 properties in Oyo State, He is living in one of the properties while the other two are being managed by me and twin brother. His properties in lagos is managed by my elder sister. He was typing when i was saying these.
VO: He just brought out that dreaded blue paper and gave it to me. Infact USA consulate don dey make me hate anything blue. Blue used to be my favorite color but not anymore. The color don break my heart too much. I wasn't really heart broken compare to the first time because i sacrificed a lot of things that first time. I did everything possible to get the visa. I wrote GRE, Duolingo and also did wes. I applied to several schools but I believed my time has not come yet. So i will take a break from anything USA for now and focus on my career. Thanks everyone. God bless you

this is a tough one , but to my knowledge when the first VO denied you and the second VO denied it was easier for the third vo to deny you( when the vo looks at you visa records and see the little side notes scribbled down by his or her previous colleagues) and maybe you fail to share something very convincing enough to the VO this time around i.e you ds160 not tallying with what you are saying , then maybe you gotta go with a diff strategy and approach, maybe next time highlight your positives if you have funding thats a good highlight of your case , all in all just figure out what your positive highlights are and put it forward and go with the flow. goodluck. (the more the denials, the harder it becomes to get approved. mayb book a consultation with "argo visa" and peharps they can help you figure why you were denied previously) dont give up

GAPPLE:
Hello house,

I see "avoid the xxxxxxx guy in Abuja".
Please people that have done, how were you able to avoid the chinchonchin guy?

I beg.

Honestly, I see no reason to avoid anyone. Infact going with the mentality to the embassy is wrong if you get all your stuffs correctly. Korean or no Korean, if you know what you're actually doing then no one should be a problem.

Prepare your documents
Schedule mock interview with your friends or family
Prepare your responses
Read previous transcript
And be confident

Best of luck

Hmmmm this is a good mindset ooh but I was at the embassy today and he denied 3 people just like that.

UmmZayd:
Honestly, I see no reason to avoid anyone. Infact going with the mentality to the embassy is wrong if you get all your stuffs correctly. Korean or no Korean, if you know what you're actually doing then no one should be a problem.

Prepare your documents
Schedule mock interview with your friends or family
Prepare your responses
Read previous transcript
And be confident

Best of luck

We all can't use this thread to ask questions. Mods should stop being archaic. Stop deleting new threads especially when it is never against the NL rule.

Faloh:
Hello all,

Is it compulsory/better to go with children age less than 4, for a F2 interview?

It's not compulsory.
It's better if you know how to balance school with them.

Cheekykid:
Hi here
I filled my DS-160 form September last Year.I have been looking for appointment date since then But luckily for me I got one for next month.Now,I used this filled DS-160 confirmation number to book My appointment date.I want to fill a new DS-160 form then Put a new Intended Arrival date in the US(That's the major change I want to make).Now I'm confused as to whether I take both(old and new) DS-160 confirmation pages to the Consulate then leave unchanged, the previous DS-160 Confirmation number I used to book my Appointment on my CGI portal.
Please � Someone should answer

If it's more than 6months, you can fill another one

iphien:
Hmmmm this is a good mindset ooh but I was at the embassy today and he denied 3 people just like that.

How did yours go?

What if through money order/check?

Ebi1:
immediately if paid via western union in the US...

It went well. The way I prayed to escape window 9 (k-guy). F1 and F2 (husband and baby) approved.

Jaylo79:
How did yours go?

GFavor:
Good day House. Please I am about to fill my DS160. I have 2 kids they were delivered in US. Now for the question who is accompanying you should I add only my spouse or my spouse and 2 kids. My spouse will be applying for F2.
I am afraid if I add all 3 the VO will check my funds as not enough as I just have the exact amount quoted by the school for one year. I am self funding. The school does not have funding at this time . Please can the gurus advice if I should add all family members as accompanying me.

2. Will the VO be asking the F2 applicants any questions. What are some questions expected

3. I intend to tell the VO that my spouse and kids will not be going with me but will be coming to visit, will the VO not wonder so why applying for F2 for spouse. We actually want to apply for both now F1&F2 so he doesn't have issues with Visa Whenever he is coming.

Please house I need your advice.

Your kids are citizens. They don't need visa. Your husband can go as F2.
Your F2 can follow you or not, and the VO will not ask if you are not going together.
Possible questions if at all, what are you currently doing? How long will you be staying?, How long have you been together?

Best of luck

Teensmentor:
Good evening Guys,


I am new to Nairaland and this is my first post here.


So I did my Visa interview today and was told it's been approved. However, I tried to track the status of my visa out of curiosity on https://ceac.state.gov/ and it says "Administrative Processing". I have googled what it means and it seems to be that it's for people who need additional screening and they are usually told during the interview? Sometimes the wait time can be weeks r even months?


I was told mine was approved so I am wondering if this is a normal status for everyone immediately after the interview.

I also tracked using https://www.ustraveldocs.com/ and was told my passport is still with the US consulate.

Now my question is, Is the administrative process status normal for everyone immediately after the interview or should I be worried?

Congratulations and you're already worried. Since it was approved, don't be worried

tolajohn12:
Good Morning All, I have been denied US visa like 3 times now. Infact i have given up on it right now and maybe try other countries that i can go for my masters. I just want to share my transcript so that people can learn from my experience.

First intervew
Abuja Nov 9 2021

Course: Management Information Systems ( conditional Admission so a bachelor's degree I-20 was issued because of one prerequisite management course that i needed to do).

School: UIS: COA: 35k


VO: Good Morning
Me: Good Morning
VO: Have you travelled out before?
Me: No, this will be my first time
VO: What is your highest level of qualification?
Me: Bachelor of Technology in Computer Engineering
VO: Why are you going for a second degree?
Me: It is a conditional admission. i'm actually going for a master degree( I was jittery in this part because the question caught me unaware). I'm required to write a course before i can get full admission
VO: Okay Okay
VO: Are you married?
Me: No, I'm single
VO: who is going to be your sponsor?
Me: My Father:
VO: What does he do?
Me: He is a businessman with investment in agriculture and real estate ( Again i was stuttering through this part)
VO: Farming?
Me: Yes
VO: Do you have any relative in the US?
Me: No
VO: I'm sorry you are not qualified for visa , brought the Blue paper.

for the first timers. Make sure you prepare very very well and make sure you are always truthful in your DS 160. I actually have close relatives in the USA.I don't really communicate with them often. I listened to people advise and decided not to include them in my DS-160. It is better to just include it. Please avoid any conditional admission. I actually got admitted in 4 schools but UIS admission decision came very early. You must try as much as possible to nail your first interview

Second Interview:

December 1st
Lagos: Surge Dates things

School: Bowie State University COA 23k

Course: Management Information System ( Unconditional Admission)

VO: Why are you going to the US?
Me: I'm going to the US to pursue masters degree in Management information system at bowie state university Maryland.
VO: How many schools did you apply to?
Me: 3 schools ( I mentioned the schools)
VO: How many gave you admission?
Me: All the 3
VO: Who is your sponsor:
Me: My Father. He is a businessman with Investment in agriculture and real estate. He has landed properties in Lagos, Ekiti, Port harcourt, Oyo and Ogun state.

The VO is actually a nice woman, She approved visa for lot of students that day. I guess my first interview really messed me up. The moment the woman asked you to talk to her like a friend. Just be sure that she is ready to approve your visa but you must convince her. She wanted to approve a guy visa that day but the guy couldn't convince her about his sponsor. The guy said his mother does Ajo ( Cooperative Contribution)

3rd Interview

May 12 Abuja (In my mind i was like if this one no work. na to say bye bye to USA. I no fit kill myself because of the stressed that i passed through that day. I had to travel across four states before i get to lagos and fly to Abuja)

Nothing changed in terms of schools and course. I just defered my admissions. I applied to MTSU but got denied. I got promoted at work and also had a change of Job role.

Before i got interviewed, One woman got denied. The woman almost scattered embassy that day ooo. She was just shouting that they must tell her the reason she was denied and she won't leave until someone explained to her. She said she has travelled to US more than 25 times and all her kids are citizens. They called like 6 security personnels for the woman but she no gree at all. It was until one nice american woman came to talk to her. That was when she decided to leave. Anyway. It was the same Visa Officer that denied the woman that also interviewed me.

VO: Good Morning
Me: Good Morning
VO: Why are you going to the US?
Me: I'm going to the US to pursue masters degree in Management information system at bowie state university Maryland.
VO: Why did you choose the school?
Me: I chose the school because it is affordable and because of my research plans which is based on restructuring the power industry in nigeria using information technology. I will be working with professor Azene zenebe whose research focus are based on information systems security, crime in electronic business solution and business intelligence and data mining. This will help me to achieve my aim of revamping the power industry in Nigeria. I'm currently working in the power industry and i know the problems we are facing ( VO cuts in)
VO: You started working there one months ago?
Me: No Sir. I actually got promoted and also had a change of Job role. I have been working there for 4 years I was formerly ....... now I'm ..........
VO: Okay. Sorry about that. I didn't see that
Me: So i continue with my explanation on why i chose the schools. I can't remember what i said but the VO was just nodding his head
VO: Who is your sponsor?
Me: My dad. He is a businessman with investment in agriculture and real estate. He started a feedmill factory about 15 years ago when he retired from Nigeria Customs Service. He has about 3 properties in Oyo State, He is living in one of the properties while the other two are being managed by me and twin brother. His properties in lagos is managed by my elder sister. He was typing when i was saying these.
VO: He just brought out that dreaded blue paper and gave it to me. Infact USA consulate don dey make me hate anything blue. Blue used to be my favorite color but not anymore. The color don break my heart too much. I wasn't really heart broken compare to the first time because i sacrificed a lot of things that first time. I did everything possible to get the visa. I wrote GRE, Duolingo and also did wes. I applied to several schools but I believed my time has not come yet. So i will take a break from anything USA for now and focus on my career. Thanks everyone. God bless you

Be strong brother. I love your courage. God will do it at his own time. Just believe. Be strong!!!

I just saw this transcript somewhere o



First attempt
Status -Denied
School :University of Maryland Baltimore County
Course :Foreign language and literature (Bachelors degree )


Vo:Pass me your blah blah blah
Vo: So what are your plans after your study
Me: After my program ends I’ll be coming back to Nigeria to Nigeria and work with one of the best Global publishing companies like Evans brothers ,University press PLC , And street library
I’ll specifically like to work with Uni press PLC because they give Nigeria foreign language writers a chance to express their creativity in writing books which I would also be disturbing to universities and schools nation wide
Vo: Smiles and Nods ...So who is your sponsor
Me:my sponsor is my uncle mr ....... xxxxx he is an importer of foreign bags like Gucci Christian Dior blah blah blah from countries like China France Germany and turkey . He earns a minimum of 50m annually .he owns 4 commercial buildings across Nigeria where he generates a whole lot of Income from .I am highly sure he would be able to take care of my tuition and living expenses when I get to America
VO:Asides English which other language can you speak
MeOmo no language oh so I lied ) Ma I can speak French
Vo: Je pale ...Omo she was speaking French and expected me to reply
Me:Blushing sheepishly ��
Omo she smiled and gave me Green card �

Lmfaoooo.. Why is this so funny..

Why this kind of lie for God's sake knowing fully well the VO may speak the language with you.

phemorhino:
I just saw this transcript somewhere o



First attempt
Status -Denied
School :University of Maryland Baltimore County
Course :Foreign language and literature (Bachelors degree )


Vo:Pass me your blah blah blah
Vo: So what are your plans after your study
Me: After my program ends I’ll be coming back to Nigeria to Nigeria and work with one of the best Global publishing companies like Evans brothers ,University press PLC , And street library
I’ll specifically like to work with Uni press PLC because they give Nigeria foreign language writers a chance to express their creativity in writing books which I would also be disturbing to universities and schools nation wide
Vo: Smiles and Nods ...So who is your sponsor
Me:my sponsor is my uncle mr ....... xxxxx he is an importer of foreign bags like Gucci Christian Dior blah blah blah from countries like China France Germany and turkey . He earns a minimum of 50m annually .he owns 4 commercial buildings across Nigeria where he generates a whole lot of Income from .I am highly sure he would be able to take care of my tuition and living expenses when I get to America
VO:Asides English which other language can you speak
MeOmo no language oh so I lied ) Ma I can speak French
Vo: Je pale ...Omo she was speaking French and expected me to reply
Me:Blushing sheepishly ��
Omo she smiled and gave me Green card �

Hi guys pls I need help.
My course is quantitative economics but on my i20 it is written as Econometrics and quantitative economics (major 1 while the space for major 2 was empty) and that was exactly what I filled on my ds160.
Now if I am asked do I say ; I am going to study quantitative economics or I am going to study econometrics and quantitative economics or I am going to study quantitative economics with a major in econometrics in my first year.

Guys pls help, I’m kinda blank

Chynwem:
Please I have a question to ask about F2 visa interview.
I am currently in the US with F1, I just gave birth and my husband is about to go for his F2 visa interview, is it appropriate for him to tell the VO that he wants to come help me out for few months in taking care of baby while I go to school?

You honestly don't have any problem. You can even request for EA. Simply send the discharge papers with the additional documents (your i-20 as well). Search for Eminent on this thread and go through his transcript.

Best of luck

Chynwem:
Please someone should answer me naaahhhh

Send me an email

Yommybrain:
Guys,
Good morning,
Please, I have been having issues with my CGI profile to schedule an interview date. My account has been frozen since May 8, and the service desk guys have been unable to resolve it. They said they had escalated the issue; thus, I should await the notification of the US embassy. I asked about the timeline. They said they cannot share the specific time the embassy would resolve the issue. Simply, I can’t proceed and they are not helping.

I am just trying to explore different options right now. Is it possible to create a new profile with my existing passport number and details?

Yes, you can try doing that if it will work.

Best of luck

Jummie14:
Hi guys pls I need help.
My course is quantitative economics but on my i20 it is written as Econometrics and quantitative economics (major 1 while the space for major 2 was empty) and that was exactly what I filled on my ds160.
Now if I am asked do I say ; I am going to study quantitative economics or I am going to study econometrics and quantitative economics or I am going to study quantitative economics with a major in econometrics in my first year.

Guys pls help, I’m kinda blank

I need answers pls �

Good day House,

1. Does it make sense or work to attend the interview in May 2022 with a SOA that was gotten/printed in March 2022?

2. anyone has/or have heard of an f1 applicant who has/had a spouse on f1 already located in the US at the time of their interview? Will like to know the complexities and things to lookout for.

Please advise.

phemorhino:
I just saw this transcript somewhere o



First attempt
Status -Denied
School :University of Maryland Baltimore County
Course :Foreign language and literature (Bachelors degree )


Vo:Pass me your blah blah blah
Vo: So what are your plans after your study
Me: After my program ends I’ll be coming back to Nigeria to Nigeria and work with one of the best Global publishing companies like Evans brothers ,University press PLC , And street library
I’ll specifically like to work with Uni press PLC because they give Nigeria foreign language writers a chance to express their creativity in writing books which I would also be disturbing to universities and schools nation wide
Vo: Smiles and Nods ...So who is your sponsor
Me:my sponsor is my uncle mr ....... xxxxx he is an importer of foreign bags like Gucci Christian Dior blah blah blah from countries like China France Germany and turkey . He earns a minimum of 50m annually .he owns 4 commercial buildings across Nigeria where he generates a whole lot of Income from .I am highly sure he would be able to take care of my tuition and living expenses when I get to America
VO:Asides English which other language can you speak
MeOmo no language oh so I lied ) Ma I can speak French
Vo: Je pale ...Omo she was speaking French and expected me to reply
Me:Blushing sheepishly ��
Omo she smiled and gave me Green card �

But this person understand Yoruba, Igbo or Hausa ba?? Lol

Helkayklassic:
Lmfaoooo.. Why is this so funny..

Why this kind of lie for God's sake knowing fully well the VO may speak the language with you.

As in!! Very funny something

Jummie14:
Hi guys pls I need help.
My course is quantitative economics but on my i20 it is written as Econometrics and quantitative economics (major 1 while the space for major 2 was empty) and that was exactly what I filled on my ds160.
Now if I am asked do I say ; I am going to study quantitative economics or I am going to study econometrics and quantitative economics or I am going to study quantitative economics with a major in econometrics in my first year.

Guys pls help, I’m kinda blank

You're going to study whatever is on your i-20 that the VO can see

tolajohn12:
Good Morning All, I …

Sorry to hear about your experiences.

For the third interview, on the question on why that school selection, I feel you weren’t convincing as to why you’re going there asides the fact that it’s affordable.

Cheers!

Pls anyone currently studying at Michigan technological university or anyone going to Michigan Tech this fall should send me a dm.
It's very important. Thank you.

Please can you kindly add me to the Whats app group. My number 08168731952

Myfavour22:
May and June dates available for Abuja atm

Blessedboy01:
Pls someone should add me to the Abuja group oh. I don find date tire. 08066601007

Please kindly add me to the Abuja group. My number is 08168731952 please.

I laugh in Japanese ! Instead of issuing a Blue paper.....she vexed wella handed you..Green !

phemorhino:
I just saw this transcript somewhere o



First attempt
Status -Denied
School :University of Maryland Baltimore County
Course :Foreign language and literature (Bachelors degree )


Vo:Pass me your blah blah blah
Vo: So what are your plans after your study
Me: After my program ends I’ll be coming back to Nigeria to Nigeria and work with one of the best Global publishing companies like Evans brothers ,University press PLC , And street library
I’ll specifically like to work with Uni press PLC because they give Nigeria foreign language writers a chance to express their creativity in writing books which I would also be disturbing to universities and schools nation wide
Vo: Smiles and Nods ...So who is your sponsor
Me:my sponsor is my uncle mr ....... xxxxx he is an importer of foreign bags like Gucci Christian Dior blah blah blah from countries like China France Germany and turkey . He earns a minimum of 50m annually .he owns 4 commercial buildings across Nigeria where he generates a whole lot of Income from .I am highly sure he would be able to take care of my tuition and living expenses when I get to America
VO:Asides English which other language can you speak
MeOmo no language oh so I lied ) Ma I can speak French
Vo: Je pale ...Omo she was speaking French and expected me to reply
Me:Blushing sheepishly ��
Omo she smiled and gave me Green card �

Nigga I'm laughing so hard.
Why didn't you just speak abacadabra

phemorhino:
I just saw this transcript somewhere o



First attempt
Status -Denied
School :University of Maryland Baltimore County
Course :Foreign language and literature (Bachelors degree )


Vo:Pass me your blah blah blah
Vo: So what are your plans after your study
Me: After my program ends I’ll be coming back to Nigeria to Nigeria and work with one of the best Global publishing companies like Evans brothers ,University press PLC , And street library
I’ll specifically like to work with Uni press PLC because they give Nigeria foreign language writers a chance to express their creativity in writing books which I would also be disturbing to universities and schools nation wide
Vo: Smiles and Nods ...So who is your sponsor
Me:my sponsor is my uncle mr ....... xxxxx he is an importer of foreign bags like Gucci Christian Dior blah blah blah from countries like China France Germany and turkey . He earns a minimum of 50m annually .he owns 4 commercial buildings across Nigeria where he generates a whole lot of Income from .I am highly sure he would be able to take care of my tuition and living expenses when I get to America
VO:Asides English which other language can you speak
MeOmo no language oh so I lied ) Ma I can speak French
Vo: Je pale ...Omo she was speaking French and expected me to reply
Me:Blushing sheepishly ��
Omo she smiled and gave me Green card �

UmmZayd:
1. Just as the VO said, it's not cheap. None of the two(23k and 49k)
2. If DSO said funding will be decided by end of May, why didn't you wait for decision before going for the interview?
3. How was your 1st and 2nd interview was it same school??

1. Okay. I should haven’t mentioned that first. Learn my mistakes.
2. It’s Lagos embassy I try to reschedule it’s 2024 i am seeing, no EA again expect i switch to Abj.
3. My first and second was same school same course
But third one is another school and another course.
Thanks for your opinion and time. Looking forward to your response about this also

hi good day all, if there's a group for abuja can someone please add me up, all the datesi'm seeing are in 2023. thanks