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Timgreat31:
Yes, the system allowed me to do that and I chose Lagos, because I felt I jad to stick to my choice on DS-160. I also filled my travel date. It's been 5weeks now, no progress.

Oneoff19:
Hi everyone, first time posting.
Just wanted to ask a question regarding proof of funds.
I got admission for fall 2024 but wasn't able to go due to personal reasons and because of that, I lost my GA cause they needed someone starting in fall 2024 although the department that awarded me the GA role gave me student employment for spring after which I would take over the GA role starting fall 2025. The COA is 36,000, of which I personally have 18k, my sibling has 10k and my uncle has 20k, which totals up to 48k. My uncle doesn't bear my surname as he changed his last name so I told him to give the money to my dad so he could pay it to my account directly.
Do I also need to tell my sibling to do the same and during the interview, say all the funds are in my account but it's a combination or still take the statement of account of my sibling plus mine with the funds from my dad in it?
I have enough to pay my spring tuition and the student employment is enough to cover rent and feeding, I was just wondering if it's worth the stress or if should I just wait until fall 2025 although the whole election thing is why I really want to go during this spring.
Thanks.

Glowing1:
Congratulations, I am also applying from Uk, can we connect pls. Just sent you a request

liliberth:
Message Bouncing back

happyveeka:
I just dm you, can you kindly respond lets connect pls

potken:
Thank you very much for the suggestions! Hopefully, I regain the scholarship, and I'll be sure to have the old passport handy. But I only said NYSC because I thought you have to complete it first before you can be employed at a governmental organization like a public hospital, or have the rules changed? Also, are you saying if I get the scholarship again, I should mention that in the DS160?

liliberth:
Bouncing also

happyveeka:
my email is happyveekagmail.com, kindly send me a direct email instead

DanteSilva:
Question 1: Why are you here
Answer: I am here for my visa interview which will enable me pursue a master’s in Finance at the University of XXXX

Question 2: Why USA/What is your purpose of traveling to the US
Answer: I want to be a Risk and Investment Analyst with a global business based here in Nigeria so going to the US will help me learn about the best business practices in the world and the University of xxxx has on campus business clubs which will help me gain relevant experience in Finance, Risk Management and Investment Analysis.

Question 3: Why this University.
Answer: firstly I have personal academic interest in being tutored under Prof Victor Xxxx, he has an exceptional reputation in the field of Risk and Investment Analysis and this directly aligns with my Academic interest.
Furthermore the University of xxxx has connection to the local business community with access to it’s finance lab which Is equipped with real time Data and Analytics tool and all this put together will help me achieve competence and expertise necessary for my career growth.

Question 4: How did you hear about this University.
Answer: I learnt about the University of xxxx through my interest in the works of Professor Victor xxxx and I did my further research on him and I found out he is the founder of Sportsman limited and fortunately for me he is also a Professor at this University. This made me decide to explore the Finance program at the University of xxxx.

Question 5: what is your study plan.
Answer: This spring I’ll be taking courses in Investment Analysis, Financial Derivatives, Financial Management, Risk Management etc and at the end I’ll do a research on critical research topics and I’ll be continuously assessed based on my performance.

Question 6: why this course.
Answer: I noticed that a lot of Nigerian business struggle with international transactions and this is as a result of currency violatilty and I also noticed that these businesses do not have what it takes to manage this situation due to poor risk management strategies. I’ll gain a lot of knowledge on risk management and financial derivatives specifically that’ll put me at the forefront of tackling this issue of foreign exchange risks that plagues Nigerian businesses.

Question 7: What will this program do for you
Answer: The knowledge I’ll gain from this program will give me a deep understanding of Financial instruments and hedging techniques that’ll put at the forefront of tackling the issue of Foreign exchange risks that plagues a lot of Medium to Small Nigerian businesses engaged in international trade.

Question 9: When did you graduate and what have you been doing since.
Answer: I graduated in 2021 and after that I volunteered as an assistant accountant at xxxx then I transitioned into a full time accounting role at xxxx and presently I am with xxxx limited as an accountant where I am responsible for inventory reconciliation, budgeting and planning, expense report and Financial reporting.

Question 10: Who is your sponsor.
Firstly I have been awarded a $3000 merit based scholarship and to cover my deficit, my primary sponsor is my Dad Mr xxxxx the owner of xxxxx a building materials supply company with 2 branches nationwide and he has an annual income of 80-85 Million Naira, this I believe will allow him comfortably cover the expenses associated with my studies in the US.

Question 11: Tell me about this program
Answer: The Ms in Finance program at the University of xxxx is designed to equip students with financial knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career in Finance.
The curriculum covers areas such as Investment Analysis, financial management, Risk Management and Financial Derivatives and it is a 30 credits program I will complete in 18 months.

Question 12: what are your post study plans.
Answer: Upon completion of my program, I will return back to Nigeria and my primary goal is to help my current company pivot into the finance sector and I will be at the forefront of taking advantage of these gaps by Mitigating risks, managing Investments and implementing financial models that’ll help Nigerian businesses hedge against foreign exchange risks and also I’ll further Develop financial derivatives specifically tailored to suit Nigerian businesses engaged in international trade.


Please friends, I have my interview coming up soon please help me thoroughly scrutinize my proposed questions and answers.
Thank you.

liliberth:
Visa approved. Applied from uk.

Muniquelily:
Please, do you have idea if dates are still available in Abuja. Or is it doing Preapproval request for Abuja too. People that picked Abuja how soon, did you get date. I need help. I want to I just created another profile to request for Abuja. I want to be sure before going ahead. I don't want to waste another visa fee. Please help.

TonyNwoye:
People that did abuja seem to be having better luck(with pre approval and scheduling) , you can check the thread

I chose Abuja but I'm still I'm pre-approval request is being processed for 4 days now.

zichien:
Sorry for the denial. I think it was just bad luck and cant think of anything particularly wrong with what you posted. Your answers all seem genuine. Try again, you may be lucky if you get more funding. Reach out to the school, let them know you will try again. I strongly believe you will be successful the next go around. You are young. Truthfully the interviewers consider everyone an immigrant until proven otherwise. They just want to be sure that the person has a good head on their shoulders, wont drop out of school or be a burden to the society which you dont come across as given your high scores.
-maybe next time research the school, and a particular professor or aspect of the degree that is unique to the program and give that as a reason for choosing the school. Pray before the interview, see yourself smiling and having a pleasant conversation with the VO. Maintain a friendly demeanor even if they try to throw you off your game. Try again. You will get it.

curiouscaramel:
Are you in the uk on a visitor's visa?

DFocus:
I reached out to an EducationUSA Specialist, registering the frustrating delays F1 and J1 VISA applicants to the Lagos embassy are facing at the preapproval phase. They let me understand that the "Consular Management is fully aware", that they are "even more frustrated", and "are doing everything humanly possible to rectify the issues".

* I am applying for J1 VISA myself for a position starting in January and I have been stuck at that phase for 2 weeks counting. I am hoping I get to pick again sometime soon also so that I can choose Abuja instead. The feedback shared above is for the information of any concerned person.

My advice right now to anyone who is just applying is to avoid Lagos and just apply to Abuja.

Timgreat31:
Thanks for sharing. Its been more than one month for me. Mine is renewal, which i never beleived would stress me at all, but here I am raising multiple tickects, making calls, and sending emails that never get responses.

I pray it works iut well for everyone in this situation very soon.

DFocus:
I am for renewal also (thinking I am qualified for that).

Based on some information I saw on Nairaland sometime ago, it seems people were able to successfully drop-off documents with OIS without the interview waiver confirmation letter that we are supposed to get from the embassy after answering the questions accordingly subsequent to passing the preapproval phase. But I saw a mention that that was no longer obtainable (without the confirmation letter).

Can anyone please confirm any of this?

BrighterSyde:
Thanks for this. My interview is tomorrow. Masters in the US. Is there a place you can help with online where I can do mock interviews with someone?

Drhay:
Good evening everyone, firstly i will state that i am new here (thread), having read from page 1 and got tired along the way till jumping to page 60 to get latest i think i can just ask for help directly. Thanks to everyone contributing to the success.

Firstly i finished my HND in computer engineering 2017 with 2.68/ 4 cgpa, and then applied to turkey for Msc but denied, then i got an admission in 2021/2022 for Msc in computer engineering in cyprus TRNC, i recently just graduated my Msc with 3.06/4 cgpa. My thesis is in computer vision and deep learning , not published yet. I would like to go for my phD in the USA, i am married now (this year) and would like to go with my wife.


My question are

1. Can you help me with schools i can apply to , possibly i can get funding or tuition waivers

2. Please how can i go about applications before proceeding to visa stage

3. Is it possible to take my wife along

4. What are the chances of getting funded.


I will be happy to get your reply so i can start my journey

Ezepikin:
Almost similar to my son's case because his aunt in the US will provide room and board for the duration of the program and she's also a part sponsor. We have indicated her address on the earlier DS160 form submitted as his residence. We intend to fill another form because interview date was not secured on time. They said no provision for profile update now, but we can fill a new form and come with it for the interview next month.
So for this particular one you advise that we change the earlier address of his aunt and fill with the DSO details?
1) Won't the VO compare both forms and notice the change?
2) How can this information not be mentioned if he's asked about where he's going to stay because she actually got him a place. Won't the VO ask of their relationship?

I'll appreciate your answers. Thank you.

VincentTobe:
Good evening house, please I have my interview coming up but I initially rescheduled my appointment because my passport wasn’t 6 months beyond the program end date, I applied for a new passport and have completed a new ds160 with the new passport number. Please which one should I give the Vo during interview, the old passport and ds160 or the new passport and new ds160. Also do I need to explain it to the officer once I’m there for the interview. Thank you!