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DeeTus:
Congrats. Your answers were excellent and of course you were moving from ND to HND. That's a good reason to attend a community college. That makes it a solid reason you were approved also.

Another reason was you made the VO realize that you weren't gonna stay in the US for long. That you don't care and weren't desperate at all.

Third, farming is a good business in the West.

Fourth, you don't want a university degree but associate degree which is obviously true.

Congrats. Your responses were great! Very, very nice.

that is not HND bro , it was God favor because going to college in usa with an OND certificate is like repeating same class..that how some VO .
see it. college is two associate degree is does not equivalent to HND at all... the guys was lucky

Damilare5882:
that was where he killed the VO cos m sure the VO won't be expecting such an intelligent answer ... O foh VO lenu danu

. You are cracking me up. O foh VO lenu danu.
The guy is very intelligent. I love his responses to those questions

xkunzo:
that is not HND bro , it was God favor because going to college in usa with an OND certificate is like repeating same class..that how some VO .
see it. college is two associate degree is does not equivalent to HND at all... the guys was lucky

The guy was Prepared..

Sanctus1:
which degree do you have and which one are you going for ?

l've a degree in Law....going for journalism..

Good morning house. Please I applied to CSU and have gotten admitted and received my I-20. I want to book an appointment but my passport will be expiring June, 2018 which means it has about 8months validity on it. Do I need to renew it before I book an appointment or can it be used that way? Thanks

LagosNIV
EZEIGBO1OFIMO
Walspring
Lagosismyhome
Lagosmummy
Ezebiafra
Imperiouxx

Hello house, please I would like to know if I can apply for a student visa and get an appointment date in another country, presently I'm in Turkey and I 've just been admitted for a program this spring 2018. Please response is needed urgently

falanaseyi:
Hi guys, my f1 visa interview was yesterday at 6:30am and it was approved miraculously. I was interviewed by a fresh looking friendly dude and was first on his counter. Me walking towards his counter with so much confidence but very scared inside of me.

ME: Good Morning (with a soft smile) and stretching my passport towards the space unconsciously without waiting for him to ask.
VO: Good Morning (looking so serious), receives my passport and asks for my i-20.
ME: How are you today (soft smile trying to gather some confidence) and passing on the i-20 to him.
VO: I'm fine. Thank you (me feeling more relaxed by his response)
VO: Why MBA? (typing and typing and looking at my i-20)
ME: I believe with my current level of technicality, an MBA will bridge the gap between mere technicality and leadership and the core business thereby making me a complete and competent manager. (shocked at him asking this as a first question)
VO: Whats your work? (still typing and looking at my i-20)
ME: I'm a network engineer (a bit relaxed)
VO: Explain your work (now take a break from typing and looking straight at me)
ME: My major job role is general network administration, I also attend to customer issues remotely and on-site (me quoting all i filled in my work experience page on ds-160 and a bit relax and keeping 100% eye contact)
VO: What do you as network administration? (still looking at me)
ME: I configure routers, radios etc...(me shocked in my mind at the question)
VO: Explain a star network (typing and typing)
ME: A star network is such that there is a central hub/station bla..bla...bla...(Me sooooo shocked to be asked such a question and getting more tensed)
VO: Did you apply to other schools?
ME: Yes I applied to 2 other schools, uni of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh and uni of Bridgeport in Connecticut. (a bit relaxed again)
VO: How many admissions did you get? (typing and looking at me)
ME: I got just one admission from Lincoln University which has always been my first choice, the other 2 are yet to be decided and communicated across to me. (me gathering more confidence)
VO: Did you write a standardized test?
ME: Yes i took test of English as a foreign language (me feeling cool and confident again)
VO: What was your score?
ME: I scored an 89 (feeling so cool)
VO: What was your *fast fast talk*
ME: Sorry, can you repeat yourself? (now feeling a bit tensed)
VO: What was your score breakdown?
ME: I honestly can not remember the exact breakdown but i can only remember i had my least score in speaking which was 20. (now i felt very foolish at my answer feeling like i have failed, at this point, on the background, i could hear other VOs rejection speech, i was soooo tensed)
VO: How do you intend to pay your fees?
ME: My father {full name} is sponsoring me.
VO: What does your father do?
ME: He is the CEO of {company name}
VO: What does his company do?
ME: His company in into bla...bla..blaa (a bit confident again)
VO: What will you do when you finish your studies?
ME: I will come back to Nigeria and resume back at my current place of work (with so much confidence)
VO: What do you mean...by resuming back?
ME: I am on a study leave (confidently)
VO: Oh.....back to your current job role?
ME: No, I must have been qualified for a top job role after completion of my study in Lincoln University.
VO: What top job role will you take up at work place? (looking seriously at me)
ME: Well..i do not know. That will be left for the management to decide but I am pretty sure it will be a managerial role (a bit tensed again hearing another rejection speech on the background)
VO: What position do you wish to take up?
ME: IT manager (i had to think this out in milliseconds, feeling so uncomfortable why the questions keep coming but never lost focus of the eye contact)
VO: typing and typing and typing for maybe 30 seconds, places his hand on my passport and keeps somewhere next to him.
ME: at this point all on my mind was *white paper, white paper, whiter paper, white paper........still keeping the eye contact
VO: suddenly pulls out the white paper, checks his computer for something, circles a part of the white paper and finally makes the speech.....your visa...bla...bla...bla, you will receive a text or email when your passport is ready, pick it up from the location I have circled for you on the paper, make sure you also go with your i-20 when going for your passport.
ME: Thank you (still in shock but keeping the eye contact), receives the paper and look at it briefly feeling sooooo cool.
ME: Have a great day! (thumbs up) and walks out!

Congratulations Bro.. I was right behind you observing your answers �

Please... How do I aquire usa visa... Under music school.. I Need someone to put me through please... First timer

georgelm:
Please I need help, been here a long time, read transcript from part 7 till date. I went for f1 visa twice in July for fall admission but was denied both times. I processed my admission myself and prepared well, so I thought...  pls gurus help out.

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Male, just turned 34
Educational transcript 3.84/5
I have TOEFL.
The program u applied to for masters in very much in line with my undergraduate study but I don't presently work as a teacher or lecturer.

My transcript on both occasions.

July 6th.
Me: Good morning
Vo: Good morning
Me: Pass me your passport, form i20 and sevis
Me: Passed...
Vo:  Why are you going to the US
Me: I'm going to Cleveland state university to study for my masters degree in Educational Administration and Leadership.
Vo: what's your highest educational level
Me: Bsc Economics Education
Vo: what is micro and macro economics
Me: Micro economics is the study of economics that involves individuals household, while Marco economics involves the nation as a whole.
Vo: Why this course
Me: because it will enable me study the theory, practical and guiding principle of educational administration because I will own my own learning facility and also become an educational consultant.
Vo cuts in... you are too fast, what did you say about educational consultant.
Me: I repeated a few lines from what I said.
Vo: Are you married
Me: yes
Vo: Children
Me: I have a kid
Vo: I am sorry you do not qualify at this time, pass me blue paper 214b

July 25th
Me and Go said good morning almost the same time.
Can I have your passport, form i20 and sevis
Me: passed...
Vo: can I have your confirmation, the one with the barcode
Me: showed both ds 160 and confirmation, asked which, Vo pointed at the ds 160 and I passed...
Took a while before the interview started
Vo: What's your highest qualification
Me: Bsc Education
Vo: in what
me: Economics education
Vo which other schools did you apply to
Me: Ferris state university  (very true)
Vo: why are you not attending ferris.
Me: paused like 2seconds.  (I was expecting why this school and not in that twist) I chose Cleveland state university because the school really promote research and development and virtually all the courses in the curriculum really align with my career prospect.
Vo: I guess since you also chose ferris, all the courses too should align with your career prospect.
Me: but at CSU I have to do a principal clinical internship in addition to my 5semesters and these program Educational administration, research is important blah blah, I don't remember how I ended the sentence.
Vo: which class will you be taking? Spiff or Mat...something (sounded like people's name)
Me: Sir I don't quite understand the question
Vo: nevermind
Vo: where do you work
Me: bleep ltd
Vo: what do you do
Me: I work as a human resources officer and my job description is affiliated to safety regulations at the work place. I listed some of my work description as listed on my ds 160 form
Vo: are you married
Me: yes
Vo: Children
Me: I have a son
Vo: Age
Me: He will be 3 in November.
Vo: who will be paying for your schooling.
Me: my dad will be paying
Vo: what does he do
Me: He works at bleep company and also have a forklift contracting company.
Vo gave me a blue paper 214b told me to read it.

Honestly I was more calm this time and it felt so close...

Pls guru help a brother. I have another interview in Dec. Same school. I will also like personal coaching if someone has time to spare from his/her busy schedule.

You almost got the visa.. the last question denied. You.. you are 34, married with a son and expecting your dad to sponsor your schooling..

Please can i present my wes evaluated transcript at the embassy since schools in Nigeria don't release transcript to individuals. Unilag to be precise. Thanks

Miaanita:
hello house,

Pls I was denied visitor visa twice this year, one in January, the other one in October (Me and my mum went, and we were both denied),

I will be planning to go for my Masters next year fall 2018...

Is it advisable to apply again pertaining to my two denials this year....

Pls reply...

Pls kindly do comment on my situation pls

Your past two B1/B2 visitor denials have nothing to do with your potential F1 student visa interview, both are two different NIV categories. So, apply and get your admission and give it your best shot. Cheers.

Unstoppable100:
Hello House, I applied for a professional master's degree at University of Maryland, recently I was asked to send my transcript directly from my school. I thought a scanned copy was enough to process my application. Right now I don't want to waste money knowing admission is not guaranteed. Please bigfrancia help out.

Oh no, on the contrary that is good news! UMD only asks those they have recommended for admission to have their official transcripts mailed to the graduate school and when they receive the official transcript, you can view your official admission letter online! Next, ISSS will email you about uploading your financial and supporting documents. So go ahead, it is not a waste of money.

olabs201:
Please house i need to book my flight as soon as possible any suggestion of good and affordable flight rate. I am planing to travel first week in january.

Check out Royal Air Maroc, especially if you will be travelling to IAD or JFK. They seem to have the cheapest flights so far for this season.

https://www.royalairmaroc.com/us-en/

falanaseyi:
Hi guys, my f1 visa interview was yesterday at 6:30am and it was approved miraculously. I was interviewed by a fresh looking friendly dude and was first on his counter. Me walking towards his counter with so much confidence but very scared inside of me.

ME: Good Morning (with a soft smile) and stretching my passport towards the space unconsciously without waiting for him to ask.
VO: Good Morning (looking so serious), receives my passport and asks for my i-20.
ME: How are you today (soft smile trying to gather some confidence) and passing on the i-20 to him.
VO: I'm fine. Thank you (me feeling more relaxed by his response)
VO: Why MBA? (typing and typing and looking at my i-20)
ME: I believe with my current level of technicality, an MBA will bridge the gap between mere technicality and leadership and the core business thereby making me a complete and competent manager. (shocked at him asking this as a first question)
VO: Whats your work? (still typing and looking at my i-20)
ME: I'm a network engineer (a bit relaxed)
VO: Explain your work (now take a break from typing and looking straight at me)
ME: My major job role is general network administration, I also attend to customer issues remotely and on-site (me quoting all i filled in my work experience page on ds-160 and a bit relax and keeping 100% eye contact)
VO: What do you as network administration? (still looking at me)
ME: I configure routers, radios etc...(me shocked in my mind at the question)
VO: Explain a star network (typing and typing)
ME: A star network is such that there is a central hub/station bla..bla...bla...(Me sooooo shocked to be asked such a question and getting more tensed)
VO: Did you apply to other schools?
ME: Yes I applied to 2 other schools, uni of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh and uni of Bridgeport in Connecticut. (a bit relaxed again)
VO: How many admissions did you get? (typing and looking at me)
ME: I got just one admission from Lincoln University which has always been my first choice, the other 2 are yet to be decided and communicated across to me. (me gathering more confidence)
VO: Did you write a standardized test?
ME: Yes i took test of English as a foreign language (me feeling cool and confident again)
VO: What was your score?
ME: I scored an 89 (feeling so cool)
VO: What was your *fast fast talk*
ME: Sorry, can you repeat yourself? (now feeling a bit tensed)
VO: What was your score breakdown?
ME: I honestly can not remember the exact breakdown but i can only remember i had my least score in speaking which was 20. (now i felt very foolish at my answer feeling like i have failed, at this point, on the background, i could hear other VOs rejection speech, i was soooo tensed)
VO: How do you intend to pay your fees?
ME: My father {full name} is sponsoring me.
VO: What does your father do?
ME: He is the CEO of {company name}
VO: What does his company do?
ME: His company in into bla...bla..blaa (a bit confident again)
VO: What will you do when you finish your studies?
ME: I will come back to Nigeria and resume back at my current place of work (with so much confidence)
VO: What do you mean...by resuming back?
ME: I am on a study leave (confidently)
VO: Oh.....back to your current job role?
ME: No, I must have been qualified for a top job role after completion of my study in Lincoln University.
VO: What top job role will you take up at work place? (looking seriously at me)
ME: Well..i do not know. That will be left for the management to decide but I am pretty sure it will be a managerial role (a bit tensed again hearing another rejection speech on the background)
VO: What position do you wish to take up?
ME: IT manager (i had to think this out in milliseconds, feeling so uncomfortable why the questions keep coming but never lost focus of the eye contact)
VO: typing and typing and typing for maybe 30 seconds, places his hand on my passport and keeps somewhere next to him.
ME: at this point all on my mind was *white paper, white paper, whiter paper, white paper........still keeping the eye contact
VO: suddenly pulls out the white paper, checks his computer for something, circles a part of the white paper and finally makes the speech.....your visa...bla...bla...bla, you will receive a text or email when your passport is ready, pick it up from the location I have circled for you on the paper, make sure you also go with your i-20 when going for your passport.
ME: Thank you (still in shock but keeping the eye contact), receives the paper and look at it briefly feeling sooooo cool.
ME: Have a great day! (thumbs up) and walks out!

Congrats brother! Honestly I felt the tension myself as I read through your transcript.

MynaijaReality:
Please can i present my wes evaluated transcript at the embassy since schools in Nigeria don't release transcript to individuals. Unilag to be precise. Thanks

Yes you can.

sthillz:
Thank you

Is it university of Utah?

no .. business college

bigfrancis21:
Check out Royal Air Maroc, especially if you will be travelling to IAD or JFK. They seem to have the cheapest flights so far for this season.

https://www.royalairmaroc.com/us-en/

Good day Francis, I’m currently preparing for my visa interview, could you please spare me an audience. I need someone for my mock interview, can you please help me out?
Thank you.

parkwealth:
Hello house, please I would like to know if I can apply for a student visa and get an appointment date in another country, presently I'm in Turkey and I 've just been admitted for a program this spring 2018. Please response is needed urgently

You can give it a try though it is recommended that you do your interview in your home country 'where you can prove strong ties to', given that Turkey is not your home country.

Unstoppable100:
Hello House, I applied for a professional master's degree at University of Maryland, recently I was asked to send my transcript directly from my school. I thought a scanned copy was enough to process my application. Right now I don't want to waste money knowing admission is not guaranteed. Please bigfrancia help out.

Please did you apply for Spring or Fall 2018?

xkunzo:
that is not HND bro , it was God favor because going to college in usa with an OND certificate is like repeating same class..that how some VO .
see it. college is two associate degree is does not equivalent to HND at all... the guys was lucky

bro please explain what do you mean by college is two associate degree.?

secondly I wantto apply in same college what is the best to use ND or HND.?
thanks

tboii:
You almost got the visa.. the last question denied. You.. you are 34, married with a son and expecting your dad to sponsor your schooling..

This reply freaked me out. I share almost the same age and circumstance with the guy in question. I am 33yrs, married and have a daughter. My DAD is also sponsoring me. IS THIS A REG FLAG SITUATION??
Please reply

GOOD-DAY GUYS...PLEASE AM FILLING MY FORM DS-160..AND I WAS ASKED MY NATIONAL I.D NUMBER...CAN I USE MY PASSPORT NUMBER FOR IT?

Hello house, I sent my visa refusal transcript for analysing.
Pls help...

Cc lagosmummy
Cc imperiox
Cc EZEBIAFRA
Cc Damilare and co, I'm expecting your input.
Thank you.

georgelm:
Please I need help, been here a long time, read transcript from part 7 till date. I went for f1 visa twice in July for fall admission but was denied both times. I processed my admission myself and prepared well, so I thought...  pls gurus help out.

Profile
Male, just turned 34
Educational transcript 3.84/5
I have TOEFL.
The program u applied to for masters in very much in line with my undergraduate study but I don't presently work as a teacher or lecturer.

My transcript on both occasions.

July 6th.
Me: Good morning
Vo: Good morning
Me: Pass me your passport, form i20 and sevis
Me: Passed...
Vo:  Why are you going to the US
Me: I'm going to Cleveland state university to study for my masters degree in Educational Administration and Leadership.
Vo: what's your highest educational level
Me: Bsc Economics Education
Vo: what is micro and macro economics
Me: Micro economics is the study of economics that involves individuals household, while Marco economics involves the nation as a whole.
Vo: Why this course
Me: because it will enable me study the theory, practical and guiding principle of educational administration because I will own my own learning facility and also become an educational consultant.
Vo cuts in... you are too fast, what did you say about educational consultant.
Me: I repeated a few lines from what I said.
Vo: Are you married
Me: yes
Vo: Children
Me: I have a kid
Vo: I am sorry you do not qualify at this time, pass me blue paper 214b

July 25th
Me and Go said good morning almost the same time.
Can I have your passport, form i20 and sevis
Me: passed...
Vo: can I have your confirmation, the one with the barcode
Me: showed both ds 160 and confirmation, asked which, Vo pointed at the ds 160 and I passed...
Took a while before the interview started
Vo: What's your highest qualification
Me: Bsc Education
Vo: in what
me: Economics education
Vo which other schools did you apply to
Me: Ferris state university  (very true)
Vo: why are you not attending ferris.
Me: paused like 2seconds.  (I was expecting why this school and not in that twist) I chose Cleveland state university because the school really promote research and development and virtually all the courses in the curriculum really align with my career prospect.
Vo: I guess since you also chose ferris, all the courses too should align with your career prospect.
Me: but at CSU I have to do a principal clinical internship in addition to my 5semesters and these program Educational administration, research is important blah blah, I don't remember how I ended the sentence.
Vo: which class will you be taking? Spiff or Mat...something (sounded like people's name)
Me: Sir I don't quite understand the question
Vo: nevermind
Vo: where do you work
Me: bleep ltd
Vo: what do you do
Me: I work as a human resources officer and my job description is affiliated to safety regulations at the work place. I listed some of my work description as listed on my ds 160 form
Vo: are you married
Me: yes
Vo: Children
Me: I have a son
Vo: Age
Me: He will be 3 in November.
Vo: who will be paying for your schooling.
Me: my dad will be paying
Vo: what does he do
Me: He works at bleep company and also have a forklift contracting company.
Vo gave me a blue paper 214b told me to read it.

Honestly I was more calm this time and it felt so close...

Pls guru help a brother. I have another interview in Dec. Same school. I will also like personal coaching if someone has time to spare from his/her busy schedule.

[Ok bro, thanks for the response. I have a property in Nigeria, If I should present a document showing that it belongs to me and I plan to return to develop it after my studies, will I stand a chance of being issued a visa? ]]

You can give it a try though it is recommended that you do your interview in your home country 'where you can prove strong ties to', given that Turkey is not your home country.

xkunzo:
that is not HND bro , it was God favor because going to college in usa with an OND certificate is like repeating same class..that how some VO .
see it. college is two associate degree is does not equivalent to HND at all... the guys was lucky

Try to make your own analysis next time before saying God blah blah blah.

The guy was really prepared even the devil can't bring him down. His responses were all fantastic, not even the strictest VO would deny him visa.

Go back and read his transcript again.

Ok bro, thanks for the response. I have a property in Nigeria, If I should present a document showing that it belongs to me and I plan to return to develop it after my studies, will I stand a chance of being issued a visa? ]quote author=bigfrancis21 post=62218870]

You can give it a try though it is recommended that you do your interview in your home country 'where you can prove strong ties to', given that Turkey is not your home country.[/quote]

firmphem:
This reply freaked me out. I share almost the same age and circumstance with the guy in question. I am 33yrs, married and have a daughter. My DAD is also sponsoring me. IS THIS A REG FLAG SITUATION??
Please reply

I dont think this a red flag ...... Vo also align with the culture of where they are. In our culture a family member or relative sponsor regardless of martial status or age . I also know others who have been sponsored, have family and it was fine

Ok bro, thanks for the response. I have a property in Nigeria, If I should present a document showing that it belongs to me and I plan to return to develop it after my studies, will I stand a chance of being issued a visa? ]

Shigoboy:
Morning house, please advice is needed on this, my undergraduate course is Telecoms and info Tech, I'm currently working in my dad's Agricultural firm as a farm manager, and I'll be going for my MBA with a concentration in Management information systems in one of the US schools, I hope the cross carpet won't be an issue during interview? I mean working in a filed that doesn't relate with my undergraduate course of study.

Like you were told, you need to find a way to relate the two and don't forget to sound like a genuine student (coherently).

Best!

tboii:
Congratulations Bro.. I was right behind you observing your answers �

Haha. Thanks bro.

LagosismyHome:
I dont think this a red flag ...... Vo also align with the culture of where they are. In our culture a family member or relative sponsor regardless of martial status or age . I also know others who have been sponsored, have family and it was fine

you just calmed a worried mind. Thanks a bunch