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There was a black woman mid 30s at window 2 today... she will allow you talk for 1hour... yet still deny you.. Lol
A particular slim guy was so frustrated he was yelling answers and stammering at the top of his voice... she just dey share blue like akara... hehehehe
you... take your own
you there... comman take yours!

orimahspence:
Visa delayed yesterday , I was the second to be interviewed at window 2 by a white tall guy, he denied the first girl despite their jokes and laughs , after the greeting the girl asked "hope you have enough white papers with you there cos I'm taking one with me " ,the white guy responded , (showing her all the whites and blue papers ) I have many whites here , so also coloured (smiling ), the girl still asked what's the yellow for , the guy responded ,if she get yellow , she could either get her visa approved later or banned from entering USA for life or for a period of time , after the interview ,the girl still get the blue paper oooo, but with sorry sorry and other consolatory words along sha

Interview proper

V.o Good morning
Me : Good morning
V.O : your I.20 and passport
Me : passed it the told him my challenge
Excuse me, I Have an impaired hearing ,I hear well with the aid of a portable hearing device and it wasn't allowed in , I can only hear you when you speak extra gently ,clearly and slowly
V.O , ohh sorry about that , I will make sure you hear me clearly ,in case you don't hear ,tell me to come again

Me ; Thank you

V.O ; why are you going to the state

Me : I am going to Lincoln University for MBA with concentration in marketing management , this will take me a period of 24mnth

V.o why did you choose this University ?

Me : Aside the recommendation of my dad friends , I choose LU because it's a business oriented institution with excellent academic foundation , their curriculum is well desingned and structured in such a way that allow me the freedom and liberty to combine courses that go in line with my professional career goals , I'm already intouch with professor Mark Bennard who having know my previous training and experience said I could be allowed to replace Business Research methodology with Marketing research methodology, more so , their lectures are business field before going into academics ,hence Lincoln will offer me a stimulating and inovative learning experience that will integrate classroom knowledge into action learning and also ....

Vo cut in: you have offered a very valid point

Why do you need this MBA: I need this MBA because it will equip me with necessary managerial tools ,skills and perspective needed to successfully lead my dad's company into the future ,it will also enhance and refine my leadership and strategic planning capabilities there by making me a better team leader, more so this MBA will broaden my integrated view of business as a whole in relation to it's market international and local economies, the MBA will also expose me to international best practice with an ......

V.O What's you highest degree ,

Me; I have B.A in Mass communication and B.tech in Agricultural economics and extention but my admission and profession is centered on agricultural Economics and extension

V.o All at the same time

Me ; No mass communication in 2009 ( distant learning and on part time )
agricultural Economics and extension 2010 ( full time )


VO, that's cool , Where do you work :

Me ; I work in my dad's company (XYX) as assistant marketing manager

What do you do in your company : we are one of the leading suppliers and exporters of semi processed Agricultural produce in Nigeria, we supplied major companies in the food industries ,such as breweries , distilleries , flour Mills ,beverages producing companies and ...

Vo cut in : you supply only in Nigeria or also international

me ; Nigeria and some West African countries

Vo: How many school did you applied : 3
Vo. Name the other two

Me ; eastern illinious University and Georgia State University

Vo ; How many admit

Me : 2, Georgia State University is yet to decide

v. O How long have you been working in your Dad's company

One white man entered , the Vo said sorry and closed the small passage , the discussed and the man went off, he asked the question again

Me , I've been working in this present company for two years , I worked for 4years in my previous company which also belong to my dad
V.o that make it six years ?
Me ; yes

V.o what will you do after your study

The first white guy entered with a old white man ,I hear be fast ,be fast , the moment the went off

I was expecting him to ask the questions again like before ,

ALAS , na blue paper he carry give me , in his word , " I'm sorry ,I'm so sorry ,kindly reapply , you may be given "

I almost cry , na so I Waka go my hotel room pack my belongings and travel back ooo

Money and effort wasted

is this for Real

Pls I have an urgent question. My visa was delayed just yesterday and I already used d emergency option coz my i20 landed very late. Now can I reapply for interview again and get a favourable date owing to the fact that my emergency option has been used? My schl resumes 11th January

@Bigfrancis21 and everyone pls help !!

Senate111:
You really analysed it well.

Went to the embassy today for my interview and I was surprised to see all Nigerians trying to escape their father land.

Anyway, Glory to God my visa was approved this morning by the lady at window 3..........Transcript loading

Visa approved this morning by the white lady @ window 3.

This is how my transcript went.

VO: good morning and how are you?

Me: good morning, am fine thank you.

VO: Why do you want to go to the usa?

Me: for my master degree in Agricultural science with specialization in agribusiness economics @ tamuc.

VO: Why this university?

Me: I chose TAMUC firstly, because I wanted a university that will give me maximum exposure to the application of advance technology in agriculture, as well as a faculty member whose research interest is in line with my current work experience.

I found the research work of Proff A, who currently carries out research on the application of statistical method on economic data and the use of linear programing model and quantitative technique for forecasting and decision marking using simulation.

I reached out to him and hopefully, I will be working with him come January.

Also, during the period of application, I was in contact with some of the alumni of the university and also with the director school of agricultural science, Dr M, where I got to know that TAMUC offers a Corporative and an Experiential Educational programme, which integrate classroom experience into real life world; connecting student with expert and professional in their field of study. This I believe will give me the hands on experience required to be more competitive as an Agronomist when I return home.

VO: what is Agricultural business economics.

Me: Agribusiness economics is a combination of two programmes. Agricultural economics and agricultural business. Agricultural economics is an applied field of economics that is primarily concerned with the application of economic principle for the optimization of production and distribution of food and fibre while Agribusiness is the business of agriculture. Said somths that I can't remember again.

VO: how did apply to this university.

Me: Applied through the university website, sent my transcript, wrote the GRE, got a waiver for the TOEFL.

VO: What's you GRE score

Me: 297

VO: how many universities did you apply to.

Me: 3, named them.

VO: what's your highest degree?

Me: B. Agriculture

Vo: what specialization?

Me: Agricultural extension and economics.

VO: what university and what year did you graduate?

Me: landmark university, July 17 2015.

VO: what have you been doing after graduation?

Me: I immediately joined my dad's Agribusiness company before going for my NYSC after which I returned back.

VO: what would this degree do for you?

Me: it will equip me with managerial competence, research and analytical skills as well as good business ethics to assume the position of an agricultural economist in my dads company.

VO: what does your dad company do?

Me: its an agribusiness company involve in production processing and distribution of agricultural product; we also provide independent technical service to our client.

VO: how many staff does your dad have?

Me: 25 full staff, and many more contract staff esp. during production. We also have other farms we partner with.

VO: what is you position and responsibilities?

Me: I work as an agricultural data analyst, and I work in a team whose responsibilities are to create competitive advantage as well as maximize profit for the company. We research and analyse the various aspect that influence the agricultural industry, taking cognizant of govt policies and how dey affect our business. ( At this point I knew I sparked somth in her which lead to the next bloody question)

VO: Explain what you mean by govt policy and give example to buttress your point?

Me: No vex, at this point I begin sweat under my 1$million suit. But by Gods grace, I was able to tell her somth about the land tenure system in Nigeria and how during my research I found out that most farmers cultivate less than 2 ha each year because the process of getting land from govt is so cumbersome.

Then my head recollected that I did a project for someone on ATA (Agriculture Transformation Agenda) during Jonathan administration. Knowing that the New minister of agriculture who studied French has scattered what Dr Adeshino did during his time as minister of Agriculture. I started to download everything I knew.

VO: Do you have any relatives in the US of A?

Me: No

VO: Whose your sponsor?

Me: Dad and my elder brother.

VO: what does you bro do?

Me: Real Estate financing and he deals on cars.

Types for about 30s, then I head congra.....and I became deaf at this point. I sha noticed she brought out a white paper, cycled somth and passed it to me. Pls, can anybody tell me what she said.

Honestly, it can only be God. I prayed, fasted and also worked hard. Gods name be praised alone.

Where can Adult Education Graduate work apart from teaching job where else can he/she work

Mstrsheikh:
DISCLAIMER: This are from my personal thoughts and observation, I do not expect everyone to accept it, read it and take whatever points you seem useful and leave out the ones you deem as rubbish.

Well, thank you for this disclaimer, because I get very iffy, when people suddenly become Visa experts after landing an F-1

I visited the embassy yesterday for my interview (transcript coming) I was given a white paper with a case number written.

The VO said I was going to get an approval mail that same evening and all she had was my Intl. passport. Up-till now CEAC tracking shows its still in administrative processing and I really need my passport because I will be traveling to SA on Saturday.

Has anyone experienced this and have an idea how long it would take

I'm thinking on sending an email to LagosNIV as I seriously need my Intl Passport for a booked flight to South Africa this Saturday? Would this be too forward. I need help here please.

I just want to say a very big thank you to everyone who has shared something on this platform, I got my F1 visa APPROVED today and I just thought I should come and share my experience. I have read so much on here which i believe contributed to my confidence level and alerted me on type of questions to expect. This is the convo.
Me: good morning sir, how was your night
Vo: good morning, thank you.
Vo: pass me your passport please
Me: yes sir
Vo: what are you going to do in America
Me: am going to study Advanced studies diploma majoring in worship
Vo:how did you know about this school
Me it gave me an opportunity to link my previous appearance in 2015) God told me to go to school of worship in 2015 and I have never heard of such ,so I googled and I was surprised to see schools in America, I applied to a school in California but was denied because the vo said the school advised me wrongly for my visa type so I just left it until God told me to reapply this year,
Vo nodded, sipping his tea then ) how did you get this particular school
Me: I established that God laid Dallas Texas in my heart and I just narrowed my search to Dallas Texas and came across many school but as a Foursquare member we have certain believes which goes with this school CFNI ( Christ for the nations institute) and it just fit perfectly.
Vo: nodded again and sipped his tea....are you married
Me: yes
Vo: do you have kids
Me: yes 1 daughter
Vo:have you travelled before
Me: yes
Vo: where
Me: i mentioned all the places I've been
Vo: do you have your old passport
Me: yes, handed it to him..he checked and returned it
Vo: who is paying for your trip
Me: my youth pastor
Vo: I will be approving your visa
He handed me the white paper

@oluwadamilare26

We have said it times without number here that creating a whatapp group is at the detriment of this great forum. Many people that have passed through this forum didnt use a whatapp group. Anyways what is all these 'wanna' and 'gonna' etc we Nigerians have started using? For your info its used by the uneducated and ghetto people in the US. Its not classy.

Mstrsheikh:
Hi Everyone I am an extremely silent follower, so I got my student visa approved yesterday. I have been following this blog sparingly and just read through different transcript briefly. I have learnt so many things whilst reading and even observed more things at the interview yesterday. Without exaggerating more than 15 student blue rejection papers I saw flying all over the place, that I was having a slight scare on my own interview BUT then again even as someone seeking interview and trying to be NEUTRAL as possible I was extremely, extremely and extremely disappointed at the lack of articulation, confidence, preparedness, lukewarm and how unintelligent SOME graduates from Nigeria are. I was embarrassed for many students in front of the VO. Every one was standing in close proximity with each other so you could hear what questions that were being asked and answers potential students were giving. Without being too negative some students actually tried but fell short of sweet lies and ideas when asked very tricky questions. A case study of the a guy, 4 persons ahead of me, you could see the VO which is a guy trying his best to help this guy with answers to his question about parallel data which he claims to do a project on at work, but the boy just dey fumble. quite sad.

Anyways I will give tips on people intending to refire as y'all call it here or for first timers'

AA - PRAYERFUL - Only God gives grace and speaks through you (this was my prayer at every point in time)

1. Ensure you are with all Documents (I-20 signed by you, Study leave signed and stamped by your company, sponsor statement, confirmation appointment, gtb receipt (I was almost exploited 3000 naira for this for just a page printout behind the embassy water side), admission letter, DS-160 confirmation page, SEVIS FEE, sponsor statement, proof of relevant work experience, proof of projects executed at your undergraduate or work done at your employment)

2. Look the part and Look clean! well starched shirt and trousers, with a fine fitted blazer (important), I wouldnt advise anyone to go with native. two guys in front of me were denied and they wore native... I could be wrong but then dressing is a strong determinant of first impressions), tie again might make you look too desperate (again my personal opinion, someone was given who wore a tie)

3. CONFIDENCE CONFIDENCE CONFIDENCE - if your visa is in 3days, 1 week whatever time you have before your interview, watch cnn, bbc aljazeera not NTA lol, hear how their reporters speak fluently with articulation, if possible record and repeat after them, trust me this speaks volume about your person. same way I would enjoy speaking my local dialet with a fellow state indigene, the consulate also will enjoy speaking English with someone that speaks well and communicate on the same level not forming fake accent but speak clearly loud with articulation and confidence. Have you heard HNN speak, Kemi Olunloyo, you would want to listen to her even if its mostly rubbish. Articulation of course only comes when you know what you wan to say.

4. KNOW YOUR STUFF : Read on what makes the school attractive and thats why you are applying (PLEASE DONT MENTION SCHOOL IS CHEAP!!), Read on list of professors that will be teaching you and the courses to be taught, Read on an executive summary of the course you intend to study. Read and if possible cram and prepare well. Read on everything you put when filling your DS-160 form.

5. SPONSOR : Have a cogent reason why your sponsor is sponsoring you. If not your parents. then anybody else should have a valued reason for sponsoring you not because for example, he saw value in me, my mother helped her when she was small. Reasons like I was amongst the best staff in the office so selected for sponsirship( with a company letter to back it up), my uncle in oil and gas, real estate, shipping, export sponsors each member of the family every two years for a masters abroad and its my turn as part of his personal contribution to the family ( you are showing continuity). Things like that. not based on emotions.

6. SENSIBLE EXPLANATION ON WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO DO WHEN YOU ARE BACK : THIS was the deal breaker for so many VOs, I observed lack of depth in student explanation, even me i know sey this bros and sister dey lie. One thing we should note, VOs are trained like every three months on tricks, new development and new tactics student use to get visa so they even know better than us. THEY ARE NOT FOOOOOLS!!!!.
possible answers to this questions below:

i - if you are working, get a study leave by hook or by crook, lobby with your HR,
AnsWER- The opportunity of returning to workin my current place is open for me, the VO will ask your proof, bring out your study leave letter, their wings will be clipped.

I also intend to float my own Bleep business in this sector because there is a huge gap and opportunities in Nigeria in this sector and it will thrive seriously ( You are now providing insights to the VO as opposed to answering his / her questions). THIS IS WHAT THEY WANT!. Psychology is key!!.

ii. Establish ties to Nigeria, I and my siblings are managing the family business xxxx (you can get a CAC document of your own business or friend and tell them). you are an integral member of management and you cant afford to stay too long away.

7. NEVER MENTION YOU HAVE ANY RELATIVE ABROAD YOU ARE GONNA STAY WITH WHILST SCHOOLING. YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN!
8. ALL SCHOOLS GAVE YOU ADMISSION even if you just have admission for one
9. know your GRE scores and ILETS result by heart, and print it out
10. BE POLITE AND SMILE

11. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT - If you are working, give in FINE DETAILS your job description when asked, that the VO will nod their head and ask you to stop. They know 90% of students will not return but even if you dont return.....DO YOU HAVE A SKILL TO MAKE YOU USEFUL TO THEIR ECONOMY THAN BEING A NUISANCE AND GETTING INVOLVED IN CRIME TO SURVIVE? IF YOU ARE SELLING BITCOIN SEF, say it in a way that your job description sounds like that of central bank governor!!! - (This is what helped me )

if you dont have work experience this might be very tough for you but not solely a determinant of your approval.




I WILL remember other things to write in dUE TIME, for now got preparations to handle. HOPE THIS HELPS

DISCLAIMER: This are from my personal thoughts and observation, I do not expect everyone to accept it, read it and take whatever points you seem useful and leave out the ones you deem as rubbish.

In as much as your made sense, I disagree with number 8, that is tantamount to telling people to lie or misrepresent. I dont believe any VO will reject someone Visa because he/she got admit from one school. Many people got admit from one school and they were granted visa.

This thread is just a wonder sha ooo!!!
Anytime I plan to drop a bombshell, na so una dey close the thread sharp sharp
Anyways... same noni
I was about dropping my visa testimony in Fall when una first close the thread, but with happiness, i still drop am sha
Now with another happiness winding in me this sweet Christmas season, am willing to help any new arriving student to the province of Bulloch County and/or precisely to Georgia Southern University.
PM me if you are arriving before or after the Christmas.
It is just the spirit of giving back to the Nairaland that brought me this far!

don't trouble yourself, my dear. your visas have been granted.
Most of us experience the same thing. in fact, I logged in and out checking the administrative processing thing like season film.
Expect a text and email after 4 days from them. ignore the website to avoid giving yourself a high BP ooo!!!

jofreddy7:
Hello Folks

I am a silent follower here. This forum is helping a lot of folks. @admin keep up this good work.

I visited the embassy yesterday for my interview (transcript coming) I was given a white paper with a case number written.

The VO said I was going to get an approval mail same evening and all she had was my Intl. passport. Up-till now CEAC tracking shows its in administrative processing and I really need my passport because I will be traveling to SA on Saturday.

Has anyone experienced this and have an idea how long it would take

Senate111:
Visa approved this morning by the white lady @ window 3.

This is how my transcript went.

VO: good morning and how are you?

Me: good morning, am fine thank you.

VO: Why do you want to go to the usa?

Me: for my master degree in Agricultural science with specialization in agribusiness economics @ tamuc.

VO: Why this university?

Me: I chose TAMUC firstly, because I wanted a university that will give me maximum exposure to the application of advance technology in agriculture, as well as a faculty member whose research interest is in line with my current work experience.

I found the research work of Proff A, who currently carries out research on the application of statistical method on economic data and the use of linear programing model and quantitative technique for forecasting and decision marking using simulation.

I reached out to him and hopefully, I will be working with him come January.

Also, during the period of application, I was in contact with some of the alumni of the university and also with the director school of agricultural science, Dr M, where I got to know that TAMUC offers a Corporative and an Experiential Educational programme, which integrate classroom experience into real life world; connecting student with expert and professional in their field of study. This I believe will give me the hands on experience required to be more competitive as an Agronomist when I return home.

VO: what is Agricultural business economics.

Me: Agribusiness economics is a combination of two programmes. Agricultural economics and agricultural business. Agricultural economics is an applied field of economics that is primarily concerned with the application of economic principle for the optimization of production and distribution of food and fibre while Agribusiness is the business of agriculture. Said somths that I can't remember again.

VO: how did apply to this university.

Me: Applied through the university website, sent my transcript, wrote the GRE, got a waiver for the TOEFL.

VO: What's you GRE score

Me: 297

VO: how many universities did you apply to.

Me: 3, named them.

VO: what's your highest degree?

Me: B. Agriculture

Vo: what specialization?

Me: Agricultural extension and economics.

VO: what university and what year did you graduate?

Me: landmark university, July 17 2015.

VO: what have you been doing after graduation?

Me: I immediately joined my dad's Agribusiness company before going for my NYSC after which I returned back.

VO: what would this degree do for you?

Me: it will equip me with managerial competence, research and analytical skills as well as good business ethics to assume the position of an agricultural economist in my dads company.

VO: what does your dad company do?

Me: its an agribusiness company involve in production processing and distribution of agricultural product; we also provide independent technical service to our client.

VO: how many staff does your dad have?

Me: 25 full staff, and many more contract staff esp. during production. We also have other farms we partner with.

VO: what is you position and responsibilities?

Me: I work as an agricultural data analyst, and I work in a team whose responsibilities are to create competitive advantage as well as maximize profit for the company. We research and analyse the various aspect that influence the agricultural industry, taking cognizant of govt policies and how dey affect our business. ( At this point I knew I sparked somth in her which lead to the next bloody question)

VO: Explain what you mean by govt policy and give example to buttress your point?

Me: No vex, at this point I begin sweat under my 1$million suit. But by Gods grace, I was able to tell her somth about the land tenure system in Nigeria and how during my research I found out that most farmers cultivate less than 2 ha each year because the process of getting land from govt is so cumbersome.

Then my head recollected that I did a project for someone on ATA (Agriculture Transformation Agenda) during Jonathan administration. Knowing that the New minister of agriculture who studied French has scattered what Dr Adeshino did during his time as minister of Agriculture. I started to download everything I knew.

VO: Do you have any relatives in the US of A?

Me: No

VO: Whose your sponsor?

Me: Dad and my elder brother.

VO: what does you bro do?

Me: Real Estate financing and he deals on cars.

Types for about 30s, then I head congra.....and I became deaf at this point. I sha noticed she brought out a white paper, cycled somth and passed it to me. Pls, can anybody tell me what she said.

Honestly, it can only be God. I prayed, fasted and also worked hard. Gods name be praised alone.

I couldn't help but congratulate you.. you did excellently well. u don read like say there's no tomorrow. Congrats again.

femi312:
We have said it times without number here that creating a whatapp group is at the detriment of this great forum. Many people that have passed through this forum didnt use a whatapp group. Anyways what is all these 'wanna' and 'gonna' etc we Nigerians have started using? For your info its used by the uneducated and ghetto people in the US. Its not classy.

Okay!!!

Good day all.. A frd asked me to help bring his junior brother's official transcript, photocopy of passport data page, and SOA wen am coming to d US. Hope it's safe to go ahead? I await your response. Thanks

Very interesting points.

With all these points you'll make a fake student sound like a genuine student hoping to at least get the US visa...lol!

Mstrsheikh:
Hi Everyone I am an extremely silent follower, so I got my student visa approved yesterday. I have been following this blog sparingly and just read through different transcript briefly. I have learnt so many things whilst reading and even observed more things at the interview yesterday. Without exaggerating more than 15 student blue rejection papers I saw flying all over the place, that I was having a slight scare on my own interview BUT then again even as someone seeking interview and trying to be NEUTRAL as possible I was extremely, extremely and extremely disappointed at the lack of articulation, confidence, preparedness, lukewarm and how unintelligent SOME graduates from Nigeria are. I was embarrassed for many students in front of the VO. Every one was standing in close proximity with each other so you could hear what questions that were being asked and answers potential students were giving. Without being too negative some students actually tried but fell short of sweet lies and ideas when asked very tricky questions. A case study of the a guy, 4 persons ahead of me, you could see the VO which is a guy trying his best to help this guy with answers to his question about parallel data which he claims to do a project on at work, but the boy just dey fumble. quite sad.

Anyways I will give tips on people intending to refire as y'all call it here or for first timers'

AA - PRAYERFUL - Only God gives grace and speaks through you (this was my prayer at every point in time)

1. Ensure you are with all Documents (I-20 signed by you, Study leave signed and stamped by your company, sponsor statement, confirmation appointment, gtb receipt (I was almost exploited 3000 naira for this for just a page printout behind the embassy water side), admission letter, DS-160 confirmation page, SEVIS FEE, sponsor statement, proof of relevant work experience, proof of projects executed at your undergraduate or work done at your employment)

2. Look the part and Look clean! well starched shirt and trousers, with a fine fitted blazer (important), I wouldnt advise anyone to go with native. two guys in front of me were denied and they wore native... I could be wrong but then dressing is a strong determinant of first impressions), tie again might make you look too desperate (again my personal opinion, someone was given who wore a tie)

3. CONFIDENCE CONFIDENCE CONFIDENCE - if your visa is in 3days, 1 week whatever time you have before your interview, watch cnn, bbc aljazeera not NTA lol, hear how their reporters speak fluently with articulation, if possible record and repeat after them, trust me this speaks volume about your person. same way I would enjoy speaking my local dialet with a fellow state indigene, the consulate also will enjoy speaking English with someone that speaks well and communicate on the same level not forming fake accent but speak clearly loud with articulation and confidence. Have you heard HNN speak, Kemi Olunloyo, you would want to listen to her even if its mostly rubbish. Articulation of course only comes when you know what you wan to say.

4. KNOW YOUR STUFF : Read on what makes the school attractive and thats why you are applying (PLEASE DONT MENTION SCHOOL IS CHEAP!!), Read on list of professors that will be teaching you and the courses to be taught, Read on an executive summary of the course you intend to study. Read and if possible cram and prepare well. Read on everything you put when filling your DS-160 form.

5. SPONSOR : Have a cogent reason why your sponsor is sponsoring you. If not your parents. then anybody else should have a valued reason for sponsoring you not because for example, he saw value in me, my mother helped her when she was small. Reasons like I was amongst the best staff in the office so selected for sponsirship( with a company letter to back it up), my uncle in oil and gas, real estate, shipping, export sponsors each member of the family every two years for a masters abroad and its my turn as part of his personal contribution to the family ( you are showing continuity). Things like that. not based on emotions.

6. SENSIBLE EXPLANATION ON WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO DO WHEN YOU ARE BACK : THIS was the deal breaker for so many VOs, I observed lack of depth in student explanation, even me i know sey this bros and sister dey lie. One thing we should note, VOs are trained like every three months on tricks, new development and new tactics student use to get visa so they even know better than us. THEY ARE NOT FOOOOOLS!!!!.
possible answers to this questions below:

i - if you are working, get a study leave by hook or by crook, lobby with your HR,
AnsWER- The opportunity of returning to workin my current place is open for me, the VO will ask your proof, bring out your study leave letter, their wings will be clipped.

I also intend to float my own Bleep business in this sector because there is a huge gap and opportunities in Nigeria in this sector and it will thrive seriously ( You are now providing insights to the VO as opposed to answering his / her questions). THIS IS WHAT THEY WANT!. Psychology is key!!.

ii. Establish ties to Nigeria, I and my siblings are managing the family business xxxx (you can get a CAC document of your own business or friend and tell them). you are an integral member of management and you cant afford to stay too long away.

7. NEVER MENTION YOU HAVE ANY RELATIVE ABROAD YOU ARE GONNA STAY WITH WHILST SCHOOLING. YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN!
8. ALL SCHOOLS GAVE YOU ADMISSION even if you just have admission for one
9. know your GRE scores and ILETS result by heart, and print it out
10. BE POLITE AND SMILE

11. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT - If you are working, give in FINE DETAILS your job description when asked, that the VO will nod their head and ask you to stop. They know 90% of students will not return but even if you dont return.....DO YOU HAVE A SKILL TO MAKE YOU USEFUL TO THEIR ECONOMY THAN BEING A NUISANCE AND GETTING INVOLVED IN CRIME TO SURVIVE? IF YOU ARE SELLING BITCOIN SEF, say it in a way that your job description sounds like that of central bank governor!!! - (This is what helped me )

if you dont have work experience this might be very tough for you but not solely a determinant of your approval.




I WILL remember other things to write in dUE TIME, for now got preparations to handle. HOPE THIS HELPS

DISCLAIMER: This are from my personal thoughts and observation, I do not expect everyone to accept it, read it and take whatever points you seem useful and leave out the ones you deem as rubbish.

Hi House!

Please, what is the easiest way to change little cash in Nigerian Naira to US Dollars for someone that want to travel. Am looking at it that the stress is not worth it to do PPA for a cash like $400 to $700 that I want to go with as cash.

Please, can this be changed at the airport on the date of travel?

Or before the date of travel? Can it be done at the airport easily?

Please, someone should advise.

Thanks

Good he advised you to reapply and said you may get the visa. Don't give up effort not wasted you will get the visa if only you heed to the VO's advice. You really did well! All the best!

orimahspence:
Visa delayed yesterday , I was the second to be interviewed at window 2 by a white tall guy, he denied the first girl despite their jokes and laughs , after the greeting the girl asked "hope you have enough white papers with you there cos I'm taking one with me " ,the white guy responded , (showing her all the whites and blue papers ) I have many whites here , so also coloured (smiling ), the girl still asked what's the yellow for , the guy responded ,if she get yellow , she could either get her visa approved later or banned from entering USA for life or for a period of time , after the interview ,the girl still get the blue paper oooo, but with sorry sorry and other consolatory words along sha

Interview proper

V.o Good morning
Me : Good morning
V.O : your I.20 and passport
Me : passed it the told him my challenge
Excuse me, I Have an impaired hearing ,I hear well with the aid of a portable hearing device and it wasn't allowed in , I can only hear you when you speak extra gently ,clearly and slowly
V.O , ohh sorry about that , I will make sure you hear me clearly ,in case you don't hear ,tell me to come again

Me ; Thank you

V.O ; why are you going to the state

Me : I am going to Lincoln University for MBA with concentration in marketing management , this will take me a period of 24mnth

V.o why did you choose this University ?

Me : Aside the recommendation of my dad friends , I choose LU because it's a business oriented institution with excellent academic foundation , their curriculum is well desingned and structured in such a way that allow me the freedom and liberty to combine courses that go in line with my professional career goals , I'm already intouch with professor Mark Bennard who having know my previous training and experience said I could be allowed to replace Business Research methodology with Marketing research methodology, more so , their lectures are business field before going into academics ,hence Lincoln will offer me a stimulating and inovative learning experience that will integrate classroom knowledge into action learning and also ....

Vo cut in: you have offered a very valid point

Why do you need this MBA: I need this MBA because it will equip me with necessary managerial tools ,skills and perspective needed to successfully lead my dad's company into the future ,it will also enhance and refine my leadership and strategic planning capabilities there by making me a better team leader, more so this MBA will broaden my integrated view of business as a whole in relation to it's market international and local economies, the MBA will also expose me to international best practice with an ......

V.O What's you highest degree ,

Me; I have B.A in Mass communication and B.tech in Agricultural economics and extention but my admission and profession is centered on agricultural Economics and extension

V.o All at the same time

Me ; No mass communication in 2009 ( distant learning and on part time )
agricultural Economics and extension 2010 ( full time )


VO, that's cool , Where do you work :

Me ; I work in my dad's company (XYX) as assistant marketing manager

What do you do in your company : we are one of the leading suppliers and exporters of semi processed Agricultural produce in Nigeria, we supplied major companies in the food industries ,such as breweries , distilleries , flour Mills ,beverages producing companies and ...

Vo cut in : you supply only in Nigeria or also international

me ; Nigeria and some West African countries

Vo: How many school did you applied : 3
Vo. Name the other two

Me ; eastern illinious University and Georgia State University

Vo ; How many admit

Me : 2, Georgia State University is yet to decide

v. O How long have you been working in your Dad's company

One white man entered , the Vo said sorry and closed the small passage , the discussed and the man went off, he asked the question again

Me , I've been working in this present company for two years , I worked for 4years in my previous company which also belong to my dad
V.o that make it six years ?
Me ; yes

V.o what will you do after your study

The first white guy entered with a old white man ,I hear be fast ,be fast , the moment the went off

I was expecting him to ask the questions again like before ,

ALAS , na blue paper he carry give me , in his word , " I'm sorry ,I'm so sorry ,kindly reapply , you may be given "

I almost cry , na so I Waka go my hotel room pack my belongings and travel back ooo

Money and effort wasted

EZEIGBO1OFIMO:
Well, thank you for this disclaimer, because I get very iffy, when people suddenly become Visa experts after landing an F-1

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Exactly

oluwadamilare26:
Join the chat dot whatsapp dot com together with rest

justwise, please ban this ungrateful son of Beelzebub who thinks his snazzy WhatsApp group is better than the wealth of information he got here.

Mstrsheikh:
7. NEVER MENTION YOU HAVE ANY RELATIVE ABROAD YOU ARE GONNA STAY WITH WHILST SCHOOLING. YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN!
8. ALL SCHOOLS GAVE YOU ADMISSION even if you just have admission for one
9. know your GRE scores and ILETS result by heart, and print it out
10. BE POLITE AND SMILE


if you dont have work experience this might be very tough for you but not solely a determinant of your approval.

You don't have to lie to get a visa. And you putting it on here where VOs can see it too makes it more difficult for those coming behind you. Think about that

I dont mean to be rude Bro, but i believe if you have been following this thread properly you wont give these type of answers above.

Time2Smile:
I am sorry to say this and I may be wrong, but F1 denial interviews are not this short. The VOs ask more questions than these before denying Visas. You might want to post a full transcript if you really want people to help you.

Dear House,
Please what are the chances of approval for a fresh graduate who isn't willing to go for NYSC just straight for masters program. Would it be a red flag?

Awww sorry about the denial. Honestly you seem to have a good transcript. I really loved the way you spoke about "why this school".


Why do you need this MBA: I need this MBA because it will equip me with necessary managerial tools ,skills and perspective needed to successfully lead my dad's company into the future ,it will also enhance and refine my leadership and strategic planning capabilities there by making me a better team leader, more so this MBA will broaden my integrated view of business as a whole in relation to it's market international and local economies, the MBA will also expose me to international best practice with an ......

I dont think this point is strong enough for the purpose of going abroad for an MBA, with the above point you gave you can as well acquire the said skills here in Nigeria. Remember that there are several leadership programs in Naija. So your points must be strong enough to convince the VO that you really need this MBA from a Us university.

But i think the below was what really spoilt the show for you-

v. O How long have you been working in your Dad's company

One white man entered , the Vo said sorry and closed the small passage , the discussed and the man went off, he asked the question again

Me , I've been working in this present company for two years , I worked for 4years in my previous company which also belong to my dad
V.o that make it six years ?

This doesnt seem too clear, (You claim you are presently working as an assistant manager at a company which belongs to your Dad and you previously worked for 4 years at another company of your Dad. 6 years working for your father hmmmm. The VO didnt seem to have a very good first impression about you especially in the area of your work experience, so the distraction he was also getting from his colleague didnt give him enough time to think deeper about your application.

I believe you have a good chance of getting the Visa, so please reapply! Good luck



Sorry for the delay bro. The VO was distracted I think. Refire asap[/quote]

Hi rooms...

Visa Approved today by the man at window 5...

VO: Good Morning please pass your I-20 and passport.

Me: Good Morning sir ( pass the document )

VO: So what school did you apply to?

Me: University of Maine

VO: Okay Okay ( he kept quiet for some times )so have you travelled before?

Me: yes sir I have '
VO: you speak French?
Me: Yes sir

VO : That's good... ( he typed for some time's) So what will political science do for you in the future?

Me: (I became confused immediately ) of course political would help me to achieve.......... ( I never knew what I was saying, then he cut in)

VO: what does your father does?

Me: he is in to importation of shoes... ( he cut in again)

VO: So you want to go into importation?

Me: ( I come dey reason which kind ques5ion be this) No No No I would like to start up a company where all those which he import would be produced.

VO: You think that would be possible? ( he now look direct into my eye)

Me: ( I knew that is not possible, I never have such In my mind) There is nothing impossible, that's what I will do.

VO: who will assist you financially?

Me: I will collect loan from bank

VO: You have a guarantor?

Me: Yes, I do ( scared of being asked who)

VO: ( He type for some seconds frowns his face. im come put hand for that blue papers,raised it up...I come close my eye sign ..I decided to reapply again but improve my self...Before I could know what is happening I heard him say )) Okay, Emmanuel..congratulations I Will approve your visa...

Me: ( like a dream) pardon?

VO: (he signed the white paper and hand it over to me and then collected my passport.) Thank. Make sure u go with your I-20 because you will be needing it at Poe.. bla bla bla bla...

Me: ( I no wan doll. I collected the paper immediately and zoom off without thanking him before he changes his mind. because he had denied like 5 person before me....


Thank God oooooooooooooooo

Good evening everyone, I have been reading the transcripts here and it has been very insightful. I will be having my interview this week, and knowing that you can't be over-prepared, I will appreciate if someone guides me on a mock interview. Thank you.[color=#550000][/color]

EZEIGBO1OFIMO:
justwise, please ban this ungrateful son of Beelzebub who thinks his snazzy WhatsApp group is better than the wealth of information he got here.

I have nothing to say to you! From your words I know the kinda person you are.

Jericho30:
Hi rooms...

Visa Approved today by the man at window 5...

VO: Good Morning please pass your I-20 and passport.

Me: Good Morning sir ( pass the document )

VO: So what school did you apply to?

Me: University of Maine

VO: Okay Okay ( he kept quiet for some times )so have you travelled before?

Me: yes sir I have '
VO: you speak French?
Me: Yes sir

VO : That's good... ( he typed for some time's) So what will political science do for you in the future?

Me: (I became confused immediately ) of course political would help me to achieve.......... ( I never knew what I was saying, then he cut in)

VO: what does your father does?

Me: he is in to importation of shoes... ( he cut in again)

VO: So you want to go into importation?

Me: ( I come dey reason which kind ques5ion be this) No No No I would like to start up a company where all those which he import would be produced.

VO: You think that would be possible? ( he now look direct into my eye)

Me: ( I knew that is not possible, I never have such In my mind) There is nothing impossible, that's what I will do.

VO: who will assist you financially?

Me: I will collect loan from bank

VO: You have a guarantor?

Me: Yes, I do ( scared of being asked who)

VO: ( He type for some seconds frowns his face. im come put hand for that blue papers,raised it up...I come close my eye sign ..I decided to reapply again but improve my self...Before I could know what is happening I heard him say )) Okay, Emmanuel..congratulations I Will approve your visa...

Me: ( like a dream) pardon?

VO: (he signed the white paper and hand it over to me and then collected my passport.) Thank. Make sure u go with your I-20 because you will be needing it at Poe.. bla bla bla bla...

Me: ( I no wan doll. I collected the paper immediately and zoom off without thanking him before he changes his mind. because he had denied like 5 person before me....


Thank God oooooooooooooooo

Congratulations

oluwadamilare26:
I have nothing to say to you! From your words I know the kinda person you are.

indeed o ye pharisee, after you lots come to NL and glean the forum of information, you start pandering WhatsApp group of foolishness. Shame on you!!!!

kallowdean:
don't trouble yourself, my dear. your visas have been granted.
Most of us experience the same thing. in fact, I logged in and out checking the administrative processing thing like season film.
Expect a text and email after 4 days from them. ignore the website to avoid giving yourself a high BP ooo!!!

Thanks @Kallowdean