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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. [s]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.[/s] 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).

imperiouxx:
This is another reason why it would have been perfect if she goes for her F2 interview by the middle of your first semester. As it is right now, she only going with you to keep you company. You will need a good source of personal funding for her up keeping except you got a very huge funding that can go around 2 people.

imperiouxx:
I think I answered this question already. Oh, sorry I don't usually write stories. It either you go alone first, the best way many have gone here or you tell them she will be your company to get you started quick in the new environment. Best of luck.

adedoja99:
Ohh, now I remember you Sir
I also left immediately the consulate officer left. But, I met her outside and asked a few questions and also to gauge my confidence level . She seemed easy to discuss with cause i did today, but I know I will still stammer on Friday

tinnymerit:
plz house I need your help. I have been trying to submit my ds160 form for many days now without any success. Whenever I want to sign and submit it will just bring error of "This passport number is not the one you formerly used" whereas it was. I used the same passport number last November on the same platform and it worked. I have been trying to get the CS through their page but it was fruitless. I can't find their email or phone number. old come and help me.
Thanks in advance.

chinemomah2020:
Yes i am..

LagosismyHome:
Too lazy to type so taken from an old post ... prices might have changed .
Time can be hard to predict but leave at least 1h30mins

Step 1: take the Airtrain from jfk terminal to Jamaica Station. Please listen for the anouncement "Station D: Jamaica Station."

Step 2: at Jamaica Station, purchase a $7 MetroCard from the MetroCard Vending Machine, and exit the Airtrain system into Jamaica Station. Five dollars will be deducted from the MetroCard, when exiting the Airtrain system. The remaining $2 will use for the subway.

Step 3: follow the direction signs to the New sub way. Upon entering the subway, take the Manhattan-bound (westbound) "E" express train (Blue Line on the map) from Sutphin Blvd-JFK/Jamaica Station to 42nd Street-Port Authority Bus Terminal.

Step 4: at the Port Authority Bus Terminal, exit the subway into the bus terminal. The greyhound ticket counter, is right next door to the subway entrance.

chinemomah2020:
Hello guys, please am flying from Lagos to Jfk and i intend taking a Greyhound bus from JFK to my school/destination. Please my questions are:
1). How do i get to Greyhound bus station from JFK?

2). How many minutes will it take to get to Greyhound bus station from JFK?

Please, those living in New york kindly respond Or anyone who has pretty good idea about it.. your experience will be much appreciated

Ubah1:
July 16th as of today

yuscodguy:
You will see the confirmation number immediately you submit your ds160 form. You can check your mail you will get it there also.

LagosismyHome:
personally i hate greyhound , the only time i entered it smelt so much (might be different now) but yes i understand as a student it good to cut cost .

For me greyhound is for short journeys , maybe if my school was like 5 hours or less bus ride but anything longer than 5 hours on greyhound then i rather fly . If you are still going to TN , then really check the price of local flights from JFK or LGA, it might be $150 or so more expensive than busing , but it quicker and easier for long journeys . Long journey with bus can mean a lot of change change as well , making it stressful

VECOH1:
Good morning everyone, Please I need an assistance urgently. I am filling my DS 160 form but I do not want to submit it yet.
I would like to know if the application ID is the same as the confirmation number that I would use to book for my visa.
Also, I hope the application ID does not change when I am about to submit the DS-160 LATER ON.
Finally, does it matter to use a yahoo email to sign up for my F1 Visa profile or would a Gmail be better.
Thanks for your anticipated reply.

Northeastern:
I was at EducationUSA today.

A guy asked the question on not being able to book an appointment immediately after a denial, the consular officer referred him to their help desk. She also added that he should be able to get a date.

The consular officer said they attend to about 1,200 non-immigrant visas per day and a VO interviews about 600 applicants per week.

On whether they are trained psychologist, she said detecting a lie comes naturally by experience. That you cannot be talking to about 600 Nigerians and not get an idea of who is lying

Addy9:
Hello guys, please I wish to know if Northeastern University is not a red flag school for pursuing MSc in Communication or Journalism. Thanks �� in anticipation guys!

GraceofGodfollo:
I tap on an Approval with no stress.

whyqueu:
I sincerely don't know how to thank you all ! I give God all the glory. With God there's nothing you cannot achieve !!

whyqueu:
I sincerely don't know how to thank you all ! I give God all the glory. With God there's nothing you cannot achieve !!

My Visa has been finally approved after submitting 3 different Account of Treasury Bills , Few money in the bank account attached and Documents of Stocks .[Note : All are liquid Assets (e.g treasury bills, stock and bonds, cash in bank , Fixed deposit all are acceptable at the Embassy] submitted on Monday issued on Wednesday ! God is powerful !

I want to thank everyone most especially Sorelee ( this man is amazing .He really helped my confidence and he told never to be discouraged but rather trust in God.Thank you

my aunty lagosismyhome may God continually bless you for everything you have been doing here!!

Twoods
The American
femi312
twoods
bigfrancis1
imperiouxx .. God bless you all ! You all are blessings to this nation !! Keep it up

whyqueu:
I sincerely don't know how to thank you all ! I give God all the glory. With God there's nothing you cannot achieve !!

My Visa has been finally approved after submitting 3 different Account of Treasury Bills , Few money in the bank account attached and Documents of Stocks .[Note : All are liquid Assets (e.g treasury bills, stock and bonds, cash in bank , Fixed deposit all are acceptable at the Embassy] submitted on Monday issued on Wednesday ! God is powerful !

I want to thank everyone most especially Sorelee ( this man is amazing .He really helped my confidence and he told never to be discouraged but rather trust in God.Thank you

my aunty lagosismyhome may God continually bless you for everything you have been doing here!!

Twoods
The American
femi312
twoods
bigfrancis1
imperiouxx .. God bless you all ! You all are blessings to this nation !! Keep it up

Embermom:
Visa appointment was for 6.30 today. F1 plus F2 for Two children

Me: Good morning (can’t remember if she answered or not, wasn’t really expecting her to) I dropped my pre arranged file on the counter. Arranged my children one on each side. Hoping for the best. I passed 3 passports and i-20 plus sevis receipt
VO: Why are you going to US?
Me: To study, study and earn my doctorate degree in leadership and
VO: So which school did u decide on
Me: Indiana University of Pennsylvania
VO: So how did u find out about this school
Me: my course adviser at masters level recommended a number of schools. I went on google to get details about the schools and narrowed it down to four schools
Vo: so did u apply to any of these?
Me: oh yes I did
Vo: Which schools?
Me: University of Houston, Uni of Iowa , Walden uni
Vo: so why this school?
Me: I chose iup because they have a faculty mentorship programme, as a student I will be assigned a professor as my mentor, the university also runs a cohort (group) arrangement where students analyse case studies in groups, this will enable be learn quickly and provide solutions to problems of leadership here in Nigeria. Leadership is one of Nigeria’s biggest problem and is also an issue with most organisations in Nigeria. I will also be learning from some of the best researchers in the field of leadership like Dr Ander who has over 29 years experience in data analysis and interpretation.
Vo: What’s your highest level of education
Me: M.sc I have an MSC in Organisational Psychology
Vo: When and where did you graduate
Me: 2014 University of Lagos
Vo: 2013
Me: 2014 for the MSC degree.
VO: how would you fund your studies
Me: I will be funding it but Co sponsored by my uncle (looks at I 20 but says nothing)
VO: what does he do?
Me: he is a financial analyst. And a Director at ..............(a reputable organisation)
Vo: where do you work
Me: I work with xxxxxxxx Bank as a Business Development Manager
VO: how long have you worked here
Me: over 3 years
VO: So tell me about your course
Me: Leadership studies is all about making policies and puting programmes in place for benefit of others . You need knowledge of statistics and data interpretation to make decisions. I will be taking courses like ...mentioned like 6......... I need a minimum of 3.0 GPA over 4.0 to graduate. I will be taking a total of 61 unit credit ( should have said 61 credits but dint correct my self. We use units in nja that’s how this mistake came about.

Vo: your husband is not going with you?
Me: No he is not, he has a well paying and stable job and he can’t get time off work for a long period
VO; Where does he work
Me : Bleep Bleep Bank as Business Manager Commercial Banking
Vo: Are these your only 2 children? (I saw this as a trap)
Me: No , I have a third child
VO: would he be joining you later on?
Me: Yes he will join me later in the year
Vo: would he require a visa or not
Me: No he wouldn't , I had him in the US ( officer seemed to type till thy kingdom come......
VO: will you be coming back to xxxx bank after your studies?
Me: Yes I want to , I will also be looking at working for multinationals here in Nigeria
Vo: Do you have friends or family in the US
Me: SMH no I dont
VO: your Visa has been approved
Me: Thank you (all smiles)
Vo: please give me a few minutes to check that all is in place ( brings out all 3 passports and seemed to be checking if date of birth and names tally on i- 20 and passports
Vo: do you have any document like birth certificate showing your relationship? (Pointing at the children)
Me: Yes I do (gave her birth cert, looks at it and returns it...
Vo: make sure you have your i-20 at all times when entering the US you should also carry their birth cert as they might need it at border . Enjoy your stay in the US
Me: Thank you

I did GRE but no question came on this. Statement was not checked.

Damidolly:
Congrats
Pls share your transcript so that others can gain from it

whyqueu:
I sincerely don't know how to thank you all ! I give God all the glory. With God there's nothing you cannot achieve !!

My Visa has been finally approved after submitting 3 different Account of Treasury Bills , Few money in the bank account attached and Documents of Stocks .[Note : All are liquid Assets (e.g treasury bills, stock and bonds, cash in bank , Fixed deposit all are acceptable at the Embassy] submitted on Monday issued on Wednesday ! God is powerful !

I want to thank everyone most especially Sorelee ( this man is amazing .He really helped my confidence and he told never to be discouraged but rather trust in God.Thank you

my aunty lagosismyhome may God continually bless you for everything you have been doing here!!

Twoods
The American
femi312
twoods
bigfrancis1
imperiouxx .. God bless you all ! You all are blessings to this nation !! Keep it up

mcafeez:
Proposed transcript


VO: Good morning
Me: Good Morning

VO: Your passport & i-20

Me: I passed it............

VO:Why are you going to US

ME:I’m going to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for my Masters in Engineering/Industrial Management (Technology Management)
(Guys please note, I applied for Technology Management but when I got my i-20 the school wrote Major: Engineering/Industrial Management, when I contacted them they said they are right, that TM is under Engineering/Industrial Management STEM and I should filll Engineering/Industrial Management (Technology Management) on my Ds-160 )

VO: When did you finished your Bsc

ME: 2013

VO: What have you being doing after your first degree

ME: After my graduation in November 2013 from Univeristy of East London(Malaysia Campus) I came back to Nigeria and in 2014 I started my compulsory NYSC service. Towards the end of the year 2014, I started my small company named MacTech O.A Nig. Entp and ever since I have been operating the company till date.

VO: What do you do in your company?

ME: We are into different segment of IT trainings, business and printing press services. We work hand in hand with private organizations, private schools and government schools base on contracts.

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

VO:Name them

ME: Troy University, University of Kent(Uk) and Uni of Illinois

VO: How many gave u admission

ME: 2, Uni of illinois and Uni of Kent

VO: Why Uni of Illinois

ME: I choose university of illinois because it is a leading institution in technology management. It provides a core business management curriculum tailored to technology, which will really help me in improving my business. The modules that the master program provides are attractive to my business orientation. Modules like Frontiers in Technology, Managing Innovation, Simulation and Risk Analysis, Managing Intellectual Property,Technology Strategy and many more.... are few of the major knowledge I need to tackle my competitors in IT/Technology industry in Nigeria.

VO:What will this course do for you

ME: The technology business and management is becoming more interesting in Nigeria and going for technology management will prepare me ahead the challenges I and my company might be facing in the nearest future. This course will put me ahead of my competitors and enabled me to be one of the best tech tycoons in Nigeria. My company intended to introduce lots of software and hardware for private organization and the federal government, it is only this technology management that will prepares me to understand the market game better, the innovations to introduce in Nigeria and rising above other tech companies in the industry.

VO:What Will you be doing after your program.

ME: I am coming back to Nigeria to elevate my company and employ more workers

VO: Who is your sponsor

ME: My dad and I have plan to support from my little savings too.

VO: What is he doing for a living?

ME: Chief is into farm business and real estate


Please guys note that bolded line, I want to know your take on that... thanks in anticipate....

Please esaanu mi(smiles) put me through.... correct my errors...

ayopaul84:
So VISA approved this morning. 7:15 appointment
Thanks to you all on this thread.
I just don't know if there is anything to learn from it. Quite short.
After all the screenings at various points, I was directed to Window 3.... Here is the transcript:

V.O: Pass me ur passport and I-20.
Me: (Did that while greeting her). Good morning.
V.O: Where are you going?
Me: I am going to the University of Kansas for a PhD in Biochemistry.
V.O: Ooh, you want to be a Jayhawk?
Me: Yea, I wanna be a Jayhawk!
V.O: So is it a direct PhD or you have a Master's degree.
Me: I had my Master's degree last year from the University of Lagos.
V.O: What course?
Me: Biochemistry
V.O: Have u travelled out of Nigeria before?
Me: No, I have not had any reason to.
V.O: Do you have any kid?
Me: No
V.O: Okay. I will be approving your VISA........bla bla bla
Me: Thank you very much.

It was just sheer favor. No document was requested. No serious question at all.
All glory to God.
And thank you all. I read and re read every transcript and advice on this thread. Thank u all

Northeastern:
I was at EducationUSA today.

A guy asked the question on not being able to book an appointment immediately after a denial, the consular officer referred him to their help desk. She also added that he should be able to get a date.

The consular officer said they attend to about 1,200 non-immigrant visas per day and a VO interviews about 600 applicants per week.

On whether they are trained psychologist, she said detecting a lie comes naturally by experience. That you cannot be talking to about 600 Nigerians and not get an idea of who is lying

imperiouxx:
He did already. Check his old posts

NefT:
Please, did you get funding on your I-20?

Addy9:
Hello guys, please I wish to know if Northeastern University is not a red flag school for pursuing MSc in Communication or Journalism. Thanks �� in anticipation guys!

Mc1807:
Gurus in the house,please I have been checking schools that offer master in fiance and I got a lot of list.

How do I know if some of em are not red flags?

Anyone that knows some of em schools that offer finance can help a bruva out.

Twoods,big Francis n co should do justice to these ques

Aronman:
How can I attend education usa