jofreddy7:


I had same issues two weeks ago so I can relate. Firstly you need to apply for an emergency request, which might take a day or two to be approved. Now re-use same NRV receipt number to book the earliest appointment. Make sure you have filled the DS-160 and update the DS-160 number on your profile before scheduling an appointment. I hope this helps.

Plz jofreddy good day, what is the earliest time to book another appointment after a denial, my school resumes on the 17th of jan., 2018... Thanks

triplebaba:


Yeah .... there are school that will admit you into direct masters program depending on your GRE score. Study well for gre . God bless

Bro please I will like to talk with you if you don't mind

jofreddy7:


I had same issues two weeks ago so I can relate. Firstly you need to apply for an emergency request, which might take a day or two to be approved. Now re-use same NRV receipt number to book the earliest appointment. Make sure you have filled the DS-160 and update the DS-160 number on your profile before scheduling an appointment. I hope this helps.

I sent you a mail can we reply so you will help me out my school resume 8 Jan

I am going to Cleveland state university with same course but was delayed. You did well. Reapply you would get the visa

Fatezee:
Was interviewed by a cute black American lady but denied.

V.O: Why are you going to USA

I am going to the United States to study for my masters degree in Civil engineering at Cleveland state university ohio, i will be specializing on transportation engineering.


V.O What is your highest degree

Bachelor of technology she cuts in what aspect of technology, i said Civil engineering

V.O What makes you decide to study civil engineering

I choose to study civil Engineering because i inspire to contribute to the infrastructural development of nigeria, i will be specializing on transportation engineering, this is because nigeria suffers 3 major problem in her transportation System which are bad road network, traffic congestion, n flooding on roads, this are the problem i inspire to tackle as a Civil Engineer

V. O What attempt have you made to tackle any of this problems?
During my undergraduate, i did a research on rainwater harvesting system, to control flooding at ogbomoso, rainwater harvesting system is a system for conservation of rain water, so we installed it in such a way that we collect rain water frm the roof top n chanel it down into the open well, n it worked .

V.O How many sch

3, cleveland state university, idaho state university, Michigan technological university

V. O Why cleveland not others
I choose cleveland state university because i will be working on a research with professor jackeline on transportation operations and zonal safety, also csu focus more on the transportation aspect of civil engineering, wch is my specialty told her( i wasnt admitd by Michigan tech)

V. O Who is sponsoring you
My elder brother

V. O What is his name

***********

V.O Why does he wants to sponsor you

He manages my dad's construction company,

(ooh okay cool)

V.O Can i see his statement

yes

V.O Business or personal account

Personal account

V.O Any test

Yes, GRE

V.O Can i see??

Yes, maam

V.O Apart frm your brother do u av any personal fund...

I have my some savings

V.O Is your bro married

No, Ma

V.O What year did you graduate

2015

V.O What have you been doing??

I went to my compulsory national youth service corp for a year, after completion i got employed at my present place of work as a **********


V.O Tell me ur study plan

I will be going to cleveland state university for my masters in Civil engineering for a duration of 28months, i will be taking a total unit of 30, wch comprises 24credit course work and 6credit thesis, i will specializing on transportation engineering and will be taking courses highway engineering, transportation engineering, civil engineering analysis system, traffic control.

V.O What will you do after graduation

I will return to nigeria to work for the federal ministry of work wch will enable me to work hand in hand with construction companies and be part of the team that makes decisions in nigerian transportation system.

V.O Do you work for your dad.. ??

No, i specialize on transportation, and his specialty is building


V.O Have you travelled to any non African countries

No ma


V.O. I believe you are a very strong candidate, but i want to make sure u meet all the requirements am very soorry pls reapply... Honestly i was confident n didnt stammer,


I need your opinion, pls what do you think went wrong in my transcripts So i can work on it

Silva094:
I sent you a mail can we reply so you will help me out my school resume 8 Jan

I just did reply. check your mail

ehixestgratias:



Plz jofreddy good day, what is the earliest time to book another appointment after a denial, my school resumes on the 17th of jan., 2018... Thanks

I am not sure about this.

Guess they do pity reapply student visa applicants

jofreddy7:


I am not sure about this.

Thanks for ur quick response, plz i sent u a mail, i need guide how how to reapply

bjayNL:
I finished BTech in Applied Geology second class lower (2.92 GPA)
I seriously need your advice house...
1. Should I go write GRE and try get a masters degree at an affordable University, will I get admitted and will I also be given VISA?
2. I wish to do Nursing, can I apply for a degree in Nursing, will I be given a VISA?
At this state I'm confused, I have wasted a lot trying to process Canada.. I've been told not to try applying for VISA cause of the course I applied for else I'll be bounced...

Assist please...

If you really love Geology, then I would advise the first option. When I interviewed for a visa, the guy in front of me was going for bachelors in nursing after obtaining a bachelors here in a different field. He couldn't scale through. It is often difficult to give a convincing reason acceptable to the VOs for this kind of switches.
Apply to average schools that are affordable (upward of four schools) and if you score okay on GRE, you should have a good chance.

best of luck!

BornAgainMay:
I no know whether olodo like me go fit go America go study..


I made 2.7GPA in Nigerian School and I would like to go to America for master's in Education.

It was actually my first semester that affected my GPA as I was given admission very late.

In the preceding years, I made As, Bs and Cs

Even if I can't get direct admission for masters.

Can anybody suggest, schools that offer PGD and when I am done, I will proceed with my Masters.

You may not stand a very good chance with top schools, but with a good GRE, average schools could accept you in a Masters program.

Champ10n:
Hello guys. Great work you're doing here. I have a few questions regarding the US point of entry. First, is there a specific amount of money I'm expected to carry with me as I would rather travel light without much cash at hand. Second, my sponsor would be sending my school fees via western union before resumption date. Is that okay?

Nobody requires you to carry cash. However a little cash will be handy depending on how will get to your final destination.

Ensure that the school accepts the means of making the payment. You should be fine.

buddwizer:
Hello all, Please would a fully funded graduate student (tuition+living expenses) all stated in the i 20 and award letter from the institution still require to take along or show any other financial evidence/personal funds/bank statements at the visa interview.
Thanks

I am surprised somebody answered YES to this question. I was not asked of any bank statement at all. The VO looked at the I20 and saw that expense was covered. You should not be needing any bank statement.

Adeneyagrofeeds:
Good day to you all. Please I need ur advice. Please is there any implications for not showing up at the interview as I already scheduled jan18 and I won't be available on that date. My original date was this December but couldn't show up due to work load and I rescheduled to jan18, now I won't be able to show up again. I'm ready to let go of the visa fee.

Hope I'm safe on my future application, hope there won't be any issue?
I awaits your response. Thanks

I do not think that your future applications will be jeopardized in any way. However, it would be wise to email the embassy and get a more trusted reply.

Drocks:
I am going to Cleveland state university with same course but was delayed. You did well. Reapply you would get the visa

Was rejected for the 9th time wtf you mean "delayed"

I was interviewed by the white man on glasses in window 6, after denying the first 3 persons before me.
My transcript as follows
VO: How are you?
Me: I'm fine? You?
VO: I'm good, Hope you had a wonderful night?
Me: (In my mind,i was like wa sere omo) It was good Sir
VO: I can see you are going for a masters degree at New Mexico Highlands University?
Me: Yes
VO: Whats your major
Me: Environmental Geology
VO: Why New Mexico Highlands University?
Me: I choosed NMHU because it offers me a new dimension to my current research, i have an ongoing research on Transport Mechanism of ground water contaminant within aquifers in Niger Delta, the school incorporate a geospatial application into the study of environmental geology and the school also own a geospatial research laboratory which.....(vo cuts in)
VO: What will this degree do for you?
Me: Last year at the World Economic forum, Nigeria ranked 133 out of 180 countries in terms of Enviromental performance index. This programme would equip me with the right skill to improve Nigeria's Environmental Performance Index.(VO cuts in)
VO: When did you finish your first degree and which school did you attend?
Me: 2015, University of Port Harcourt
VO: Did you write any exam?
Me; Yes, I wrote TOEFL, GRE was waived.
VO: Who is your sponsor?
Me; My dad
VO: Can i have his SOA and what is he into?
Me: (Passes the SOA).... He imports fish from Norway
VO: (got a bit relaxed, starts looking vividly at the SOA) what type of fish?
Me: He imports tilapia, scrumbia, titus fish and all sort of fish.
VO: But a lot of people here like smoked fish?
Me: Yes, they smoke the imported fish too
VO: (Closed the passage between us,left with the SOA) I'll be right back, he left for about 3-mins. As soon as he came back....He returned the SOA and said i'll be approving your visa, circled my pick up location, gave me the white slip and kept my internationa passport.

As Twood always say, be specific about your study plans and intention,make the interview all about yourself.
Thanks to everyone that i learnt from on this forum, God bless you all. I still think there is need to reiterate that the place of prayer can not be overemphasized , be confident and be consistent when answering questions. Also ensure you fill your ds160 by yourself , please.

Fatezee:
Was interviewed by a cute black American lady but denied.

Sorry about this, I was the guy behind you yesterday.

ecoleco:


I do not think that your future applications will be jeopardized in any way. However, it would be wise to email the embassy and get a more trusted reply.

Thank you so much.

FemiJFK:

Please guys, all you need are;
1. God's favour
2. Confidence
3. Consistency
4. Coherency

Congrats sir. I think money should be number 1 on the list of things needed for a successful application.

Education in the US is not cheap.

DexxyAlebs:
I hope fall 2018 wouldn't be caught in the Web?

Probably not. The USCIS rule aiming to amend the h1b program is not expected to be released until October 2018.

EZEIGBO1OFIMO:
what of peeps who are yet to graduate

It will be harder going forward, but not impossible. This is why I always advocate... go to top schools and for programs with good job prospects. Nigerian students who were here circa 2009-2011 can explain better.

k199192:

Welcome back Bro. you went on ghost mode in a bit. i Want to personally say thank you for your time. I got my visa approved. I made it about myself just like you advised me. Thanks. The changes you are talking about, will it be buhari kind of change or the other kind?
Thanks again.k

CONGRATULATIONS! Excited for you and welcome to the next phase of your life. Use it well! Glad you found the advice useful, don’t forget to pass on the experience to someone else.

Hehe I’ve been sunning myself in good old Arizona the last few days... little time to log on here as much as I used to.

The changes are simply to tighten the existing work visa rules. I think the real issue is to stop the ongoing abuse by large Indian body shops.

johnsonnob:
I was interviewed by the white man on glasses in window 6, after denying the first 3 persons before me.
My transcript as follows
VO: How are you?
Me: I'm fine? You?
VO: I'm good, Hope you had a wonderful night?
Me: (In my mind,i was like wa sere omo) It was good Sir
VO: I can see you are going for a masters degree at New Mexico Highlands University?
Me: Yes
VO: Whats your major
Me: Environmental Geology
VO: Why New Mexico Highlands University?
Me: I choosed NMHU because it offers me a new dimension to my current research, i have an ongoing research on Transport Mechanism of ground water contaminant within aquifers in Niger Delta, the school incorporate a geospatial application into the study of environmental geology and the school also own a geospatial research laboratory which.....(vo cuts in)
VO: What will this degree do for you?
Me: Last year at the World Economic forum, Nigeria ranked 133 out of 180 countries in terms of Enviromental performance index. This programme would equip me with the right skill to improve Nigeria's Environmental Performance Index.(VO cuts in)
VO: When did you finish your first degree and which school did you attend?
Me: 2015, University of Port Harcourt
VO: Did you write any exam?
Me; Yes, I wrote TOEFL, GRE was waived.
VO: Who is your sponsor?
Me; My dad
VO: Can i have his SOA and what is he into?
Me: (Passes the SOA).... He imports fish from Norway
VO: (got a bit relaxed, starts looking vividly at the SOA) what type of fish?
Me: He imports tilapia, scrumbia, titus fish and all sort of fish.
VO: But a lot of people here like smoked fish?
Me: Yes, they smoke the imported fish too
VO: (Closed the passage between us,left with the SOA) I'll be right back, he left for about 3-mins. As soon as he came back....He returned the SOA and said i'll be approving your visa, circled my pick up location, gave me the white slip and kept my internationa passport.

As Twood always say, be specific about your study plans and intention,make the interview all about yourself.
Thanks to everyone that i learnt from on this forum, God bless you all. I still think there is need to reiterate that the place of prayer can not be overemphasized , be confident and be consistent when answering questions. Also ensure you fill your ds160 by yourself , please.

Congratulations! I hope others learn from you. It was abundantly clear that you know your stuff, why you chose your school and what you intend to do with your degree.

NothingDoMe:
Congrats sir. I think money should be number 1 on the list of things needed for a successful application.

Education in the US is not cheap.

Money is not number 1 bro unless you mean money for application, GRE testing and all. As far as the education and fee payment is concerned, there are people who did not go to America with one naira and they are studying or have completed their studies with full funding. The secret lies in having a stellar GPA in your undergrad, choosing the right school, choosing the right course of study and aceing your standardized test. There are lots of fund for education in the US. STEM courses are also well funded. It is left for you to access these funds. Try and get good grades in your undergraduate study (4.00 and above, better if you get a !st class), do well on the GRE (by well, I mean 165/170 Q and 160/170V and above), apply to the right school (use gradcafe to look at profile of student admitted in your score range), apply to atleast 6 schools. It also applies to student going for undergraduate studies. If you do well in your WAEC, ace the SAT and apply to the right schools, you will find out that you do not need money to study in the US.

My visa was denied on friday 22nd of december..chop my eye. Actually i messed up. Lost all the confidence soon as i got to her front. One slim unsmiling white lady. Interview was short like MI. After the holidays on 25th and 26th, i was able to pay for another appointment yesterday 27th.

The issue now is classes starts on the 10th but the earliest date i could get was the 16th of January. Apparently, i cannot request for an emergency interview.

Please what can i do? What are my options? Shey my village people never get me like this?

Please I need an affordable hotel around Obalende urgently. Thanks

scaezar:

My visa was denied on friday 22nd of december..chop my eye. Actually i messed up. Lost all the confidence soon as i got to her front. One slim unsmiling white lady. Interview was short like MI. After the holidays on 25th and 26th, i was able to pay for another appointment yesterday 27th.

The issue now is classes starts on the 10th but the earliest date i could get was the 16th of January. Apparently, i cannot request for an emergency interview.

Please what can i do? What are my options? Shey my village people never get me like this?

Defer till fall 2018.

Lamexx:


Money is not number 1 bro unless you mean money for application, GRE testing and all. As far as the education and fee payment is concerned, there are people who did not go to America with one naira and they are studying or have completed their studies with full funding. The secret lies in having a stellar GPA in your undergrad, choosing the right school, choosing the right course of study and aceing your standardized test. There are lots of fund for education in the US. STEM courses are also well funded. It is left for you to access these funds. Try and get good grades in your undergraduate study (4.00 and above, better if you get a !st class), do well on the GRE (by well, I mean 165/170 Q and 160/170V and above), apply to the right school (use gradcafe to look at profile of student admitted in your score range), apply to atleast 6 schools. It also applies to student going for undergraduate studies. If you do well in your WAEC, ace the SAT and apply to the right schools, you will find out that you do not need money to study in the US.

You are right but not all courses give your "full funding and stipends". So if my course does not give "full funding and stipends", it will be wise for me to seek alternative funding opportunities rather than have fake hope of getting the "full funding and stipends". Your assertion is valid but it doesn't work for all courses - not even all STEM courses.