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ekiee:
Hello people, I got f1 visa approval today, and I really need to post my transcript. To people yet to go for interview, just believe in yourself, not with what you see people do and blue sheets flashing around.
It's just a conversation, not a project topic to defend.
Vo: good morning
Me: morning
Vo: ur study plans?
Me: I plan to pursue my masters degree in telecommunication. And networking at florida international university, miami florida
Vo: why this course
Me: well, telecommunication and networking is a course that I've have great interest since my childhood, my grand mum often called it the sorcery from the western world, and learning the principles of wireless communication has been of huge interest, although I feel compelled now more than ever, with the introduction of the IOT(Internet of things), this seams to be a new wave that would have much applications across most industries and sectors, and FIU is currently the first university in the US to take IOT for undergraduate studies
Vo: did you write standardised test
Me: no, it was waved for applicants with GPA above 3.0 and with a convincing letter of intent.
VO: how many schools did you apply to
Me: well for full application, I applied only to FIU, but I applied to MNSU Minnesota, but my decision from FIU came through, before I could send my transcript to MNSU
(MNSU story na tales ooo, was scared of sounding too plain at that point)
VO: when did you graduate from university,
Me: may 2016
Vo: what have you been doing after nysc,
Me: currently I'm on my NYSC atm, to pass out December 24th (batch B stream 2)
Vo: what's your plans upon graduation
Me: to start up an IOT company here in Nigeria, I believe this would be a new wave, that would be high yielding
Vo: who would be sponsoring your trip
Me: my uncle
Vo: what does he do
Me: he is the co owner and CEO of XXXX, based in Houston texas
Vo: your visa is approved, and gave me white paper

Fear not, just tidy your tales, just let your tales flow, do your research, only on. Your school, but also on your tales, the tales is important.
This is my story, thanks family, u guys have been awesome

Glory to God, I saw the Hand of God with the CGI changing my window.

ekiee:
Hello people, I got f1 visa approval today, and I really need to post my transcript. To people yet to go for interview, just believe in yourself, not with what you see people do and blue sheets flashing around.
It's just a conversation, not a project topic to defend.
Vo: good morning
Me: morning
Vo: ur study plans?
Me: I plan to pursue my masters degree in telecommunication. And networking at florida international university, miami florida
Vo: why this course
Me: well, telecommunication and networking is a course that I've have great interest since my childhood, my grand mum often called it the sorcery from the western world, and learning the principles of wireless communication has been of huge interest, although I feel compelled now more than ever, with the introduction of the IOT(Internet of things), this seams to be a new wave that would have much applications across most industries and sectors, and FIU is currently the first university in the US to take IOT for undergraduate studies
Vo: did you write standardised test
Me: no, it was waved for applicants with GPA above 3.0 and with a convincing letter of intent.
VO: how many schools did you apply to
Me: well for full application, I applied only to FIU, but I applied to MNSU Minnesota, but my decision from FIU came through, before I could send my transcript to MNSU
(MNSU story na tales ooo, was scared of sounding too plain at that point)
VO: when did you graduate from university,
Me: may 2016
Vo: what have you been doing after nysc,
Me: currently I'm on my NYSC atm, to pass out December 24th (batch B stream 2)
Vo: what's your plans upon graduation
Me: to start up an IOT company here in Nigeria, I believe this would be a new wave, that would be high yielding
Vo: who would be sponsoring your trip
Me: my uncle
Vo: what does he do
Me: he is the co owner and CEO of XXXX, based in Houston texas
Vo: your visa is approved, and gave me white paper

Fear not, just tidy your tales, just let your tales flow, do your research, only on. Your school, but also on your tales, the tales is important.
This is my story, thanks family, u guys have been awesome

congrats to the man wey sabi. All glory to God

oyeleye22:
I have been a silent follower and my visa was approved this morning in Lagos. @Toomuchsauce thanks for the attention and guidance all the way from GRE preparation till the end.

V.o- good morning
Moi- good morning
Vo - where are you going
Moi- Texas a&m university kingsville for my masters in agricultural science
Vo- how did u hear about this school
Moi- a friend recommended it and my fiancee's bro who finished from university of Maryland confirmed its a good school.( kinda stammered here)
Vo- what did you study as an undergraduate
Moi- agricultural economics
Vo- what year did you get this degree
Me-2014
Vo- what will agricultural science do for you
Me- During my final year in the university my research projeçt ' effect of credit utilization amongst small scale rural entrepreneurs'. I found out most of the agricultural businesses were owned by uneducated men, doing little or no research. I intend to have a cash crop farm and have a research institute where I can give knowledge to the uneducated.
VO- how did you get the scholarship
Me- my GRE and I also got an housing scholarship
Vo- what was your score
Me- 302 152verbal 150quantitative 3.0 analytical was bringing out my score sheet but she said I shouldn't worry that she doesn't need it
Vo- Did you write any English proficiency test
Me- My score on my verbal covered up for that
Vo- Sure that is expected

Vo- where do you work
Me- ---- I came in as PA but now I work as an office manager but she was barely listening to me here so I stammered o.
Vo-Who will be paying the rest of your fees
Me- my dad
Vo- what does he do
Moi- he is into---++++++----------
Vo- For now you are qualified for a visa. Placed my passport in the box. She gave me the white paper and circled where I will collect it

I am grateful to everyone giving back to the thread .

Congratulations dear..

All these VO gat distinction in psychology..

Imagine her asking that question when she already knw the outcome..
Thank God you didn't bleep at the bolded part, cos she was actually testing you..

NB: intelligent questions needs intelligent answers..

LagosismyHome:
Congrats .....

lols. Thanks.

Tekecoms1:
Oluwaseun for you. You went to the lions den and came out alive.

lol... thank you

femi312:
Well maybe private schools but I will never question a first class from a public school, because I know how hard it is to make a first class , at least I know of my Alma mata, OAU. Its a matter of life and death.

Getting a 2.1 in a public school is a laudable feat as well

jerrypeacelinks:
I just smiled. AMEN baba. My last transcript was so good as pointed out by the gurus here. I am hopeful for a greater outing in my next interview. Thanks a whole lot brother.

Good luck in your interview!

firmphem:
Hello nairalanders,
I submitted my Ds-160 form yesterday and later made a mistake in the field 'Intended lenght of stay in the US', on realising this after submission, I quickly filled another form and updated the new confirmation number in the appointment website and generated another confirmation page.

This was done less than 72hours to the date of my appointment (14th Dec), and there is a bolded caveat that says:If you are updating your profile less than 72 hours prior to your appointment day, you may be turned back. Please ensure all updates are done at least 72 hours before your interview day
please what should I do? by the time i ll be going to the embassy, it would only be 48hours (not up to the said 72hrs). I considered rescheduling my appointment but the next available date was 30th Jan, that is many days after the start of classes for spring.

or is emergency schedule an option here?

call their customer agent @ +234 1 440 6218 or send an email to support-nigeria@ustraveldocs.com

@ ekiee

Please edit your transcript and remove the tales part.

Thank you.

Congratulations!

Go to US and succeed.
Make Nigeria proud also.

chingynas:
Mine was 58 Hours and I was afraid too and called the customer care and they said if the Bar code number of both DS160 and confirmation number is he same then you can go....i went today and everything was fine they never quoted anything about it...

Pls oooo mine was also corrected before going and I was not attended to. It's safer to call first & let them verify before going

Congrats. I am also going to Cleveland although not your school. I just want to know how you intend to get your ticket and possible departure date. My date of resumption is 11th January

Dupsaw:
Visa Approved today at Lagos Embassy 6:45. This VO can ask question for Africa, but he is a nice guy tho. He listens to all one has to say. I wasn't even looking round the room because I was not ready to see any blue paper that would destabilize me, I was just looking towards the other side of the room

I would like to thank Deetus(my big uncle) for his time. Also Ecoleco, you were the first person I reached out to on this forum and you guided me according. Texrem words can not express how grateful I am to you for everything,you are one in a million. Teminiyi,thank you for all the scolding, it made me sit uptight. Abeeolars thank you for encouraging me and staying up all night with me on the phone yesterday.. And to everyone who I reached out to here at one time or the other. Thank you.

VO: Come forward please
VO: Passport and i-20 (passes it to him)

VO: Which school are you going to?
ME: Cleveland state university Ohio

VO: Course?
ME: Criminology

VO: (looks at me with surprise and says why criminology)
ME: I am someone who I love been involved in solving situations and in Nigeria , we are dealing with a lot to criminal situations (nods in agreement with me,for my mind I say OK O) and I believe that an indept knowledge of criminology is not only going to help me in understanding the psychologies that are behide crimes but it would also help me in finding suitable measures to tackle crimes from frequent occurrence in my country and also with this degree I would be able to contribute to the security of lives and properties of the people that are living in Nigeria.

VO:What kind of Job would you get with this degree in Nigeria
ME: I will take up a job with a law enforcement agency here in Nigeria where I would be able to utilize the skills and knowledge which I would have learnt in helping my country to tackle the crimes that we are facing from occurring frequently.

VO:Who is paying?
ME: My uncle

VO: What does he do?
ME: He works with Google as a( VO cuts in and says Google here in Nigeria or US) here in Nigeria as a product marketing manager for Nigeria and he owns a digital agency that is in partnership with Google here in Nigeria where they provide services to telecommunications , banks and multinational companies.

VO: Are you married
ME: No I am not

VO: When did you finish high school?
ME: 2009

VO: What have you been doing since?
ME: I first went to obtain my National diploma degree

VO: What Jobs have you been doing?
ME: I worked with educare foundation where we create awareness against rape, drug and child abuse and I also voluntarily worked with( he cuts me here and then asks

VO: what course your ND IN and what year did you finish?
ME: In masscomm and finished in 2013

VO: OK continue about your voluntary job
ME: Chai na so i forget wayti i dey say o i forgot the name of the voluntary job company, I just started smiling so much and then he smiled back(this is why i said he is a nice guy, I interpreted the smile as calm down girl we are just having a conversation) and immediately i remembered. I worked with the committee encouraging corporate philanthropy on raising funds to buy a mobile cancer clinic for Lagos and present I work with a security firm as a customer service rep(ALL IN DS160).

VO: Have you traveled out before
ME: I havent had any reason to until now(looks up and gives me a look that means like seriously)

VO; Are you married?
ME: NO

VO:How many schools did you apply to?
ME:3

VO: How many admitted you and name them
ME: MTSU and Michigan state university, MTSU admitted me

VO: Why pick cleveland over MTSU?
ME; I chose csu because they have a criminology research center where I would be exposed to know how criminal minds work and they dont just teach the theory aspect of criminology alone but they teach with a lot of practical case studies which better prepares me on how to face the criminal world in real life. na so i shut up my mouth o because seriously I had nothing more to say( I remember texrem telling me to find more reasons for this particular question but I was too lazy to)

VO:Stared typing just when I thought it was over he then said can I see you ND Transcript
ME; For my mind I say which kind wahala be this then i said " Cleveland state university did not use my ND transcript in giving me admission my WAEC result was used.

VO: Can I see it,
ME: Passed it with confidence unto say na so so distinctions dey there.

VO: Can i see your uncle's bank statement...

And then the waiting started and me praying to God to be approved. he returns my WAEC result and starts to scrutinize my bank statement and then drops it, I just thought I would be put on AP, then he says your uncle works with Google and I SAY yes. and he gives me the statement and says I will be...trust me that is the only thing I heard. i dont even know where he brought out the white paper from.

ME; Thank you and enjoy the rest of your day.
na so i dey say thank you Jesus till i got to the car park.

One thing I would like to say is that it is good to read this forum thoroughly but you might get confused at some points so guys please be careful. I read to the extent that I almost lost my mind. Thanks to texrem for calling me to order.

Deetus this transcript is dedicated to you.
Above all prayer is the koko, to me sha.

My padi Chingynas. you would get yours soon by Gods grace.

God be praised.

Can anybody help with the hotel that's close to the embassy around obalende

ekiee:
Hello people, I got f1 visa approval today, and I really need to post my transcript. To people yet to go for interview, just believe in yourself, not with what you see people do and blue sheets flashing around.
It's just a conversation, not a project topic to defend.
Vo: good morning
Me: morning
Vo: ur study plans?
Me: I plan to pursue my masters degree in telecommunication. And networking at florida international university, miami florida
Vo: why this course
Me: well, telecommunication and networking is a course that I've have great interest since my childhood, my grand mum often called it the sorcery from the western world, and learning the principles of wireless communication has been of huge interest, although I feel compelled now more than ever, with the introduction of the IOT(Internet of things), this seams to be a new wave that would have much applications across most industries and sectors, and FIU is currently the first university in the US to take IOT for undergraduate studies
Vo: did you write standardised test
Me: no, it was waved for applicants with GPA above 3.0 and with a convincing letter of intent.
VO: how many schools did you apply to
Me: well for full application, I applied only to FIU, but I applied to MNSU Minnesota, but my decision from FIU came through, before I could send my transcript to MNSU
VO: when did you graduate from university,
Me: may 2016
Vo: what have you been doing after nysc,
Me: currently I'm on my NYSC atm, to pass out December 24th (batch B stream 2)
Vo: what's your plans upon graduation
Me: to start up an IOT company here in Nigeria, I believe this would be a new wave, that would be high yielding
Vo: who would be sponsoring your trip
Me: my uncle
Vo: what does he do
Me: he is the co owner and CEO of XXXX, based in Houston texas
Vo: your visa is approved, and gave me white paper

Fear not, just tidy your tales, just let your tales flow, do your research, only on. Your school, but also on your tales, the tales is important.
This is my story, thanks family, u guys have been awesome

congrats on your approval, Pls I have a question to ask, when filling your DS-160, did you say you were unemployed or you put your NYSC PPA?

sirhamilton:
Getting a 2.1 in a public school is a laudable feat as well

No its not

LagosismyHome:
Great story...... but everyone life journey/ path is different

That is basically an excuse. Life is about choices. The reason we think otherwise is because too many of us have traded our ability to think through problems and find solutions on the altar of religion and superstitious dribble. I mean let’s get real... the rest of the world is talking about the next advancement in technology, we are busy quarreling about tithing.

femi312:
No its not

Ehnnn 2.1 is not .... then what about 3rd class.

omoluabiguy:
You had to create a moniker to spite the man? So much time on your hands

He’s a child, I would ignore him. in 10 years he’ll be here excusing his failure by saying all fingers are not equal.

vikturaikay:
Congrats. I am also going to Cleveland although not your school. I just want to know how you intend to get your ticket and possible departure date. My date of resumption is 11th January

.

I sent you a pm already

aanu007:
Can anybody help with the hotel that's close to the embassy around obalende

http://hotels.ng is a good tool

LagosismyHome:
Ehnnn 2.1 is not .... then what about 3rd class.

lol No words to describe that

femi312:
No its not

Maybe I'm not as intelligent as I think or you didn't have your undergrad in a Nigerian State or federal Uni

femi312:
lol No words to describe that

Funny enough i know one or two who still made a great success in life after that

I dont advocate for poor grades but sometimes it doesn't predict the future

nmmm

LagosismyHome:

Funny enough i know one or two who still made a great success in life after that

I dont advocate for poor grades but sometimes it doesn't predict the future

Yeah exactly. I agree, I am just saying nothing is 'laudable' about 2:1, its the bare minimum.

sirhamilton:
Maybe I'm not as intelligent as I think or you didn't have your undergrad in a Nigerian State or federal Uni

Lol I actually had it in Nigeria. I am just saying nothing is laudable about 2:1. Its the bare minimum. I actually graduated with one too before you overthink it

Dear Family and Friends,

Please I am preparing for my second interview. When the VO asks what has changed (within this 2 weeks of first delay and now), what is the right way to approach the question?

I will appreciate your response.

Thanks.

Silent follower but stucker direct message guru ....well I got visa approved on 7th dec and have just collected my passport. I thank all the gurus God use to make me achieve this and also thankful to some who can confuse for Africa and still be forming on top...I thank God almighty and my sweet mama.... now my transcript:
6:30 am non immigrant
Vo and me: goodmorning
Vo: pass me your passport and I-20
Vo: where are u going?
Me: eastern Illinois uni...pause then quickly added for a masters in Economic with concentration in monetary econs
Vo: what are the core course for this
Me: I no hear but just keep talking...having a bsc in accounting I beilive a masters...
Vo: cuts in seems you didn't get it and repeated the question
Me: oh mention about 5core courses I remember and added, and a few more...
Vo: nodding head and typing
Vo: so why do you want to change from acctg 2 economics
Me: no am not changing and that's why am concentrating on monetary econs I intend to use my bsc degree in synchrony with the masters in econs to carve out a career for myself in financial economics
Vo: paying attention like say I they preach repentance to her and then said financial economics and continue typing
Vo: so what will do with the master in terms of job search
Me: I already work in the financial industry master will make me more competitive for promotion for higher position and even move higher to central bank advising govt and non govt org on the best economic practices
Vo: who is sponsoring you?
Me: my dad
Vo: what does he do?
Me: he is an engineer does government contract
Vo: what's the nature of his job I mean how does he do it
Me: (really confuse because I know nothing about engineering) well, I know my dad is an engineer who execute government road contract, nitty-gritties of how he does his job I don't know
Vo: does he have his firm
Me: yes
Vo: (typing typing for long) sorry the network is abit slow
Me: it's ok
Vo: brought out white paper your visa has been approved you can pick it up at the circle location keep you I-20 safe you will need it at the port of entry. That will be all
Me: thank u and do have a great day

Pls be yourself as much as you can dont cram anything but prepare and fire prayer o...I meet an angel in human clothing here on naira land o who took me through all the process from beginning to the end...there are really good people here and there are confutionist as well this is where discerning is necessary

Pls can I use BA(british airways) to USA without Uk transit visa to connect? I heard Europe (U.K. Inclusive) have some funny laws pls has any1 fly BA lately?

aithusa:
call their customer agent @ +234 1 440 6218 or send an email to support-nigeria@ustraveldocs.com

Thank u bro. I called the line and I was told that my new record has been updated.

Dupsaw:
Visa Approved today at Lagos Embassy 6:45. This VO can ask question for Africa, but he is a nice guy tho. He listens to all one has to say. I wasn't even looking round the room because I was not ready to see any blue paper that would destabilize me, I was just looking towards the other side of the room

I would like to thank Deetus(my big uncle) for his time. Also Ecoleco, you were the first person I reached out to on this forum and you guided me according. Texrem words can not express how grateful I am to you for everything,you are one in a million. Teminiyi,thank you for all the scolding, it made me sit uptight. Abeeolars thank you for encouraging me and staying up all night with me on the phone yesterday.. And to everyone who I reached out to here at one time or the other. Thank you.

VO: Come forward please
VO: Passport and i-20 (passes it to him)

VO: Which school are you going to?
ME: Cleveland state university Ohio

VO: Course?
ME: Criminology

VO: (looks at me with surprise and says why criminology)
ME: I am someone who I love been involved in solving situations and in Nigeria , we are dealing with a lot to criminal situations (nods in agreement with me,for my mind I say OK O) and I believe that an indept knowledge of criminology is not only going to help me in understanding the psychologies that are behide crimes but it would also help me in finding suitable measures to tackle crimes from frequent occurrence in my country and also with this degree I would be able to contribute to the security of lives and properties of the people that are living in Nigeria.

VO:What kind of Job would you get with this degree in Nigeria
ME: I will take up a job with a law enforcement agency here in Nigeria where I would be able to utilize the skills and knowledge which I would have learnt in helping my country to tackle the crimes that we are facing from occurring frequently.

VO:Who is paying?
ME: My uncle

VO: What does he do?
ME: He works with Google as a( VO cuts in and says Google here in Nigeria or US) here in Nigeria as a product marketing manager for Nigeria and he owns a digital agency that is in partnership with Google here in Nigeria where they provide services to telecommunications , banks and multinational companies.

VO: Are you married
ME: No I am not

VO: When did you finish high school?
ME: 2009

VO: What have you been doing since?
ME: I first went to obtain my National diploma degree

VO: What Jobs have you been doing?
ME: I worked with educare foundation where we create awareness against rape, drug and child abuse and I also voluntarily worked with( he cuts me here and then asks

VO: what course your ND IN and what year did you finish?
ME: In masscomm and finished in 2013

VO: OK continue about your voluntary job
ME: Chai na so i forget wayti i dey say o i forgot the name of the voluntary job company, I just started smiling so much and then he smiled back(this is why i said he is a nice guy, I interpreted the smile as calm down girl we are just having a conversation) and immediately i remembered. I worked with the committee encouraging corporate philanthropy on raising funds to buy a mobile cancer clinic for Lagos and present I work with a security firm as a customer service rep(ALL IN DS160).

VO: Have you traveled out before
ME: I havent had any reason to until now(looks up and gives me a look that means like seriously)

VO; Are you married?
ME: NO

VO:How many schools did you apply to?
ME:3

VO: How many admitted you and name them
ME: MTSU and Michigan state university, MTSU admitted me

VO: Why pick cleveland over MTSU?
ME; I chose csu because they have a criminology research center where I would be exposed to know how criminal minds work and they dont just teach the theory aspect of criminology alone but they teach with a lot of practical case studies which better prepares me on how to face the criminal world in real life. na so i shut up my mouth o because seriously I had nothing more to say( I remember texrem telling me to find more reasons for this particular question but I was too lazy to)

VO:Stared typing just when I thought it was over he then said can I see you ND Transcript
ME; For my mind I say which kind wahala be this then i said " Cleveland state university did not use my ND transcript in giving me admission my WAEC result was used.

VO: Can I see it,
ME: Passed it with confidence unto say na so so distinctions dey there.

VO: Can i see your uncle's bank statement...

And then the waiting started and me praying to God to be approved. he returns my WAEC result and starts to scrutinize my bank statement and then drops it, I just thought I would be put on AP, then he says your uncle works with Google and I SAY yes. and he gives me the statement and says I will be...trust me that is the only thing I heard. i dont even know where he brought out the white paper from.

ME; Thank you and enjoy the rest of your day.
na so i dey say thank you Jesus till i got to the car park.

One thing I would like to say is that it is good to read this forum thoroughly but you might get confused at some points so guys please be careful. I read to the extent that I almost lost my mind. Thanks to texrem for calling me to order.

Deetus this transcript is dedicated to you.
Above all prayer is the koko, to me sha.

My padi Chingynas. you would get yours soon by Gods grace.

God be praised.

wow congrats dear u got me lolzzzz seriously interesting transcript. my uncle ll b my sponsor too please I want to know, are u bearing same surname with your uncle?