yuscodguy:
Proposed Visa Interview

VO: Where are you going/why are you going to the US?
Me: I am going to Eastern Illinois University for my Masters in Cyber Security
VO: What do you study in your undergraduate and when did you graduate?
Me: I studied Computer Science and I graduated in January 2015
VO: What have you been doing ever since?
ME: I have been working as a Network Engineer at Bleep even before I graduate and when I graduated I was promoted to the post of Senior Network Engineer II. I am responsible for the training of new staffs, setting up internet network for the University, troubleshooting and fixing issues with LAN(Local Area Network), repairing of faulty computers and also helps in the uploading of questions to update the database of Bleep Server.
VO: How many school did you apply to and how many gave you admission?
ME: I applied to three schools and they all gave me admission
VO: List them
ME: Eastern Illinois University, Wright State University and Eastern Michigan University
VO: Why Eastern Illinois University, How did you get to know about Eastern Illinois University?
ME: Apart from the fact that Eastern Illinois University was recommended to me by my boss in the office who is an alumni of the school, Eastern Illinois University is ranked 8 in Top Public School and also ranked 51in the Midwest and it is one of the best University in my field of interest in the United State. The curriculum of Eastern Illinois University matches with my career interest and EIU offers more specification in Cyber security like System security, hardware security, facility security and so on.
More so the University have well equipped Laboratory which i confirm from Professor Rigoberto Chinchilla and Professor David Wayne. Moreso Prefessor Lie Peter and Professor Chinchilla are interested in my research topic which is "Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity in Nigeria Telecommunication Industries: Issues and Solution" So i believed the two Professors will help me in achieving my aim and also i will learn more from them.
Lastly the tuition fee is much more affordable and it is in-line with my dad's budget.

VO: Why USA?
ME: The quality of education in United States is much impeccable than UK or Canada. Syllabus in U.S offers the right blend of theoretical and practical knowledge which we will not be able to possess anywhere in this world, I need international exposure and USA being the center of inventions and innovations, I could not think of a better place.
VO: Tell me your study plan/Tell me about cybersecurity at Eastern Illinois University/What is your study intent?
ME: I will be doing a total credit of 32credit hours in 2years after which I will return to Nigeria to continue my job. Some of the courses includes: cybersecurity, system security, biometric security, facility security, database security and reliability, networking and advance data communication etc.
VO: Amongst those mentioned courses, which of them is of more interest to you?... and why?
ME: Cybersecurity and System security. Because as a Network Engineer, it forms the major part of my job that I do day to day.
VO: How much is your tuition and who is sponsoring you?
ME: My tuition is 14, 973, living expenses 10,546. The school’s estimated budget for me in a year is around 25,519. My dad is my sponsor.
VO: What does he do?
ME: He is a successful business man, he is into Real Estate and also own a gas station in Ogun State.
VO: Are you married?
ME: Yes I am married with a son
VO: how will your certificate help your career?
ME: At present am working at the ICT department of Bleep as a Network Engineer, a Master’s degree at this time will equip me on the technical and business skills that i needed to create, plan and build a secure and scalable network. These degree also will elevate me in my place of work and make me a better cyber security professional and a good network architect. It will also give me room to apply for jobs in top IT companies in Nigeria.
VO: what will you do after you graduate?
ME: After my degree, I will return to Nigeria to continue my job at National Open University of Nigeria and also apply to apply to big companies like EFCC where I have been longing to work and help with fighting cyber treat. Also I will set up an IT firm where i can tutor Nigerians who have passion for cybersecurity.

Please help me scrutinize my response

adedoja99:


Bro, it's just an opinion oh . For why this university question, I believe you don't need to include ranking. What if the V.O directs a question like "why did you not apply to the remaining 50 schools that are better in the Midwest? Play safe bro

Hisvoice:
Visa Approved on June 1st at Lagos Consulate. Detailed transcript later

Hisvoice:

I think you were the tall guy on black suit right. Went back for your biometrics and interviewed by the young VO. Congrat

Hisvoice:
Visa Approved on June 1st at Lagos Consulate. Detailed transcript later

Aronman:
Hello, I studied Accounting during my first degree and am going for my masters in public administration...i worked with a church as an accountant(5yrs).pls I need assistant on how to answer some questions that relate to my masters course.. Pls help a brother biko

winterstorm:

If you are using a renewed passport check if you are typing in the right one as they are two.

Auspicious2018:


For the second, she was so impressed and all smiles while asking the regular questions and I responded until she logged my details and read previous VO comments and suddenly asked why a masters (which was an excuse and doesn't make common sense because she had already asked level of study and why Business Analytics and I had explained) and how many kids I have and said I'm sorry..... I quickly tried to say kids are no longer accompanying but she didn't just listen.

I'm not interested in reapplying. I decided to share my experience to help families plan their application. I'm grateful

Auspicious2018:


For the second, she was so impressed and all smiles while asking the regular questions and I responded until she logged my details and read previous VO comments and suddenly asked why a masters (which was an excuse and doesn't make common sense because she had already asked level of study and why Business Analytics and I had explained) and how many kids I have and said I'm sorry..... I quickly tried to say kids are no longer accompanying but she didn't just listen.

I'm not interested in reapplying. I decided to share my experience to help families plan their application. I'm grateful

BigBoss8296:


I was behind you this morning, and sincerely you did everything right, even I was impressed with your eloquence and answers. I am sorry it wasn't granted but with the help of gurus on this platform, you can make some adjustments, carefully think about your decision not to apply again and I hope you will change your mind. We never know when we are at the brink of breakthrough.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the aim of helping others. I wish you the very best.

tinnymerit:

yes! I have 2 but I have used latest one for visa application before and it was accepted

LagosismyHome:


Yahhhh I remember you. Great news and dancing here

Congrats and God bless your new journey

Hisvoice:

Special thanks to Lagosismy crib

tunapawizzy:
Gurus should help vet this proposed transcript ;

Note: no travel history, graduated 2009, not married, no kids, have 6 years work experience....5 of those as a business data analyst in a microfinance bank

Where r u going? I am going to prairie view a&m university in Texas for my masters program in computer science and my concentration is computer information systems

Tell me about ur study plan? My concentration is comp info systems which focuses on the use data analysis and information systems tools to improve efficiency. Ill be taking a total of 36 credit hours. Some of d core courses include; blablablabalabla just to mention a few. My elective course plan will be tailored to give me a deep insight into machine learning, artificial intelligence and improve my knowledge of electronic commerce. Ill also be exposed to software engineering and development which is a skill I need to develop.

Why Comp info systems? Or what will dis program do for u? Having trained and worked in the Nigerian banking industry as a business data analyst, a masters degree in cis at this point of my career would equip me with d technical skills needed to plan and design a data analysis algorithm that will determine the eligibility of clients to access credit facilities. I will have d capacity to develop an automated system using machine learning algorithms to examine n analyse pre existing data of clients in order to generate new useful information. I will also have d required skill to design software that can determine customers preference and purchase behaviour in order to improve service delivery to clients. When I return to Nigeria after my program I will have d requisite skills n exposure to advance my career as a biznes data analyst as I'll be qualified to take up a senior data analyst role in any Nigerian organization.

How many schools did u apply to? 3.

Name dem? Bowie state uni, univ of Texas at dallas and prairie view a&m uni.

So why prairie view? I chose prairie view because the computer information system curriculum at the department integrates data science and electronic commerce into the study plan. This will give me a well rounded experience to take up a senior data analyst role in any organization when I return to Nigeria after my program. Pvamu also has a data mining research lab and d faculty is actively conducting research activities in Big data, machine learning and artificial intelligence. These facilities will be invaluable for my study. And m in contact with Dr xxxx of d cis department about my research interests and he is willing to work with me on my proposed research topic

Why r u switching fields physics to CIS? I switched fields immediately after my undergraduate study solely becos I discovered my interest n motivation lies in the field of computing and data analysis and I have made conscious effort in this regard by taking database administration courses at an IT training institute. (At dis point I intend to hand out my sql test score result) now I believe the time is right to follow up with a higher study in order to advance my career in this field.

Any standardized test? Yes I wrote GRE with a score of 308

Who's sponsoring u? My sister
What does ur sister do? She's into Event management and catering services for corporate organizations and individuals.

LagosismyHome:


It has a good foundation so build on the delivery .... most interviews are short but your answers are long so be ready for the VO to cut you off and go to the next question. Best of luck

BigBoss8296:


I was behind you this morning, and sincerely you did everything right, even I was impressed with your eloquence and answers. I am sorry it wasn't granted but with the help of gurus on this platform, you can make some adjustments, carefully think about your decision not to apply again and I hope you will change your mind. We never know when we are on the brink of breakthrough.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the aim of helping others. I wish you the very best.

Gewezzy1:
lol still on it which is more acceptable TOEFl or Ielts

Nahum777:
please check your email bro.

ImpactLife:
VISA APPROVED ON FRIDAY (JUNE 1ST) at the Lagos consulate.

I came up few days ago about the fact that I will be going for the visa interview with my wife, and asked of the best response to a question. To be sincere, all the response to the question was discouraging, except the response I got from theamericana, and I really appreciate him/her for that. I was scared because of what i heard earlier about ones inabilibility to book appointment till after 6 month if denied. I know of two people who were in the same situation as mine (last year and this year), and they got the visa with their spouse. After reading the responses to my last question, I thought of it that, if I have 99.9% chances of getting the visa because I have full funding for my phd, then the VO would rather accept both of us, than give us a rejection. I then decided that I won’t come here until I have my testimony. I must however let you know that it is just GOD and His favour. Got to the embassy by few minutes to 6 for a 6:30 appointment, and there were many people there already. Waited for few minutes before they started attending to us. Did all the screening and was our turn to be interviewed (that was about 7:40). A new VO just pooped up in window 7 and we were the second person he interviewed (He rejected the first person). Our transcript goes thus.
VO: Good morning
ME: Good morning sir.
VO: pass me your documents.
ME: Passed the documents.
VO: What are you going to do in the United States?
ME: gave a short into of myself, told him where I work, and told him I am here because I got a full phd scholarship in XYZ university (VO cuts in, and checked my I20 very well).
VO: I see (referring to the fact that I have full funding and nodded his head).
ME: Yea.
AFTER GETTING TO KNOW THAT, HE JUST RELAXED AND STARTED ASKING SIMPLE QUESTIONS.
VO: which school did you have ur bsc?
ME: XYZ University.
VO: which school did you have ur msc?
ME: XYZ University.
VO: Which area did u want to specialize in ur phd.
ME: made mention.
VO: Mention some economist in that field.
ME: Mentioned.
VO: Have you travelled to the united states before.
ME: No, I’ve not had a need to.
TURNED TO MY WIFE.
VO: Madam, do you want to follow your husband to the US?
RES: Yes.
VO: Do you have kids yet?
RES: No.
VO: Who is going to sponsor your trip.
RES: My husband.

VO CHECKED THE I20 TO CONFIRM AND TURNS TO ME.
VO: You need a proof of $5000 for your wife, do you have it there?
ME: Yes (Already trying to sight the folder I kept it, thinking he would ask)
VO: I am going to approve your visa, welcome to the United States
VO TOOK OUR PASSPORTS, PASSED THE I20 AND WHITE PAPER, AND STARTED TELLING ME ON WHERE TO PICK UP THE VISA AND THE NEED TO TAKE THE I20 ALONG WHEN TRAVELLING.

I MUST TELL YOU THE TRUTH, IT WAS GOD THAT DID THE WORK, WE PRAYED AND FASTED ERNESTLY. THE MAN BEFORE US HAS BEEN TO THE UNITED STATES BEFORE, INFACT HE DID SOME DIPLOMA STUDIES THERE, YET THE YOUNG VO STILL DENIED HIM, BUT WE WENT THERE WITH A BLANK PASSPORT, AND HE APPROVED IT.

Walspring:
For those who was denied and wanted to reapply, date is available for you, someone in that same shoe just got a date on his own login portal.

Chidinho10:



Congratulations and I wish you the very best


But this XYZ something is not cool. People are here to learn. Maybe someone here may be interested in your school for fall 19 and knowing you got full financial support will be motivating. If everybody dey XYZ their schools, this thread may not be as cool as it is.

Goodluck!!

TRUMPMAD:


Still showing no date available.

Chidinho10:


Hi, I have lots of PMs from NL and I'm responding at the best pace I can. You'll get a reply when I get to yours.

Shalom!

winterstorm:

If you are using a renewed passport check if you are typing in the right one as they are two.