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jamoyakz:
how old are you and when did you finish secondary school?

ReenyZinny:
Hi guys... I'm new here. Found out about this forum while preparing for my visa interview and I must say, you guys are amazing. Thanks for all your conributions. My visa was approved on 11th of June, 2018 and I collected my passport today; 14th June, 2018. All thanks to God for his Grace that made this possible.

Interview proper; I was interviewed by a white lady at Window 5

VO: Good morning
Me: Good morning, how was your night?
VO: (Smiling)It was good and you?
Me: Mine was cool
VO: Pass me your I-20 & passport
Me: Passed same
VO: So which school are you going to?
Me: Western Illinois University, Macomb Illinois
VO: What will this degree do for you?
Me: Having acquired a B.Sc. in Economics, a Masters degree in Economics would help me achieve my career goal of being an Economic Consultant and Strategist. Moreso, I plan to apply to the Strategy & Business Planning Department of my place of work when I return, so the skills acquired would help me transition into my new department while competing with other young Economists there.
VO: When did you get your B.Sc.?
Me: That was in 2013 after which I went for my NYSC and got a job in .......afterwards
VO:How many schools did you apply to?
Me: I applied to 2 schools - Western Illinois University, US and University of Strathclyde, UK. I also considered 2 other schools - Eastern Illinois University and University of North Texas but Western Illinois University already gave me admission quite early which is my 1st choice so I didn't bother applying to the other schools.
VO: What's your concentration?
Me: I would be taking an elective concentration in Decision Sciences which will equip me with technical skills of data minning, statistical modelling, forecasting for data driven decision making and solving analytical problems of the contemporary business world. WIU also offers the opportunity of obtaining a Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Business Analytics simultaneously with my Masters Degree, which is an option I'll explore when I get to school.
VO: What courses will you be taking?
Me: I would be taking Microeconomics Theory, Macroeconomics Theory, Advanced Mathematical Economics & Econometrics - 3 semester hours each then Thesis - 18 semester hours which is a total of 30 semester hours
VO: What is the duration of your study?
Me: 21 months. I would be starting school on the 13th of August, 2018 and end 8th of May, 2020
VO: How long have you been working at your place of work?
Me: I've been working for 2 years and 4 months. I started the job in February, 2016 and I've been there till now
VO: Did you write any test?
Me: Yes, I did. I wrote the TOEFL & GRE
VO: Who will be sponsoring you?
Me: My Uncle and my Father
VO: What do they do?
Me: My Uncle is a Civil Contractor who executes contracts for the government. He deals mostly on road constructions and supply of materials to public sectors while my Father is an Insurance Broker, he has his own broking firm(mentioned it) Actually, thats where I acquired the skills that enabled me get a job in the Insurance company I work with presently.
VO: Have you travelled out of the country before?
Me: No
VO:Are you married?
Me: No
VO: Any Kid?
Me: No
VO: Do you have any friends or relatives in the US
Me: Not at all
VO: I'll be approving your visa
Me: Thank you
VO: Can I see your SEVIS receipt?
Me: Passed it to her
VO: (Puts it together with my I-20) You'll be needing these two at the Port of Entry, ensure you keep them properly and any other document from your school because they might be requested of you.
Me: Alright
VO: (Typing) Sorry, my system is slow please bear with me
Me: No problem
Me: (Staring at her glasses) Nice frames
VO: (Smiles) Oh! thank you
VO: Okay, I'll be holding on to your passport today. You'll be contacted on email and text message when your passport is ready for collection. (Hands me the white paper) You'll pick it up a the circled location
Me: Thanks ma'am. Do have a nice day ahead.
VO: And you too.

Emmywizzy009:
please my pals is Murray' State University a reg flag
Because I don't understand
I have been denied 2 times ,in Lagos

My first interview march 20th. 6:30 am

All f1 visa denial
All female Vo
I saw one guy the guy just dey finish 1st vo the guy Don go USA like water, upon that dey still denial the f1 visa.... No visa was approved that I saw
...only one medical visa to 1 find bae

Me :good morning
Vo:good morning(with a smile )☺
Vo:where are you going to
Me :am going to Murray State University Kentucky
Vo:how do you get to know about this school
Me:a family friend actually recommend it to me, than I made my research on my course
Vo:why this university ?
Me :during my research I foundout that Murray State University has a good relationship with CIA organization and it also has
A well equipped cybersecurity lap which is going to give me a rich practical experience,
Vo:wow CIA you said
Me yes
Vo:How many university do you apply to
Me:two
Vo:name them
Me:Colorado Mesa University and Murray State University
Vo:Where is Colorado located
Me :colorada
Vo:ok nice (with a smile )
Vo:what is your first semester program
Me :sorry do you mean the courses I will be taking in my first semester
Vo:yeah
Me:introdution to computer science, computer security, statistic,
Vo who is your sponsor
Me:my step mum,she has been the one sponsor my education ever since I lost my dad
Vo:do she work.
Vo:yeah ,she work with Nigeria security and civil defense corps as a Commandent and she is also managing my late dad gas station..
Vo:cool(smile)
Vo:are you married
Me: (I give a big smile) no,am too young for that
Vothe vo don't say anything again just pass the my passport)
Me:can I know the reason for my denial..(I look her with a bad eye) �
Vo:please you are not eligible for a visa @this time apply again I just bonce



I think my Bleep is are you married because she been arranged my passport well of one white paper side but immediately
I ans she give me blue paper

My second interview May 18 ,,7:30

The vo was a young guy
He approved almost everybody before me( I think like 15or more people) but all b2 visa
Me and one guy was the only f1 visa he interviewed
And he denied the both of us, he interview the guy first before me, the guy school in India and have traveled to many countries

Me:good morning
Vo:good morning
Vo:pass me your passport and i-20
Me:ok sir (me pass it)
Vo:which university are you going to..
Me :am going to Murray State University of my bachelor degree in computer science but I will be specializing on cyber security.
Vo:why this course
Me:I actually pick interested on cyber security because of the hight rate of cyber crime in Nigeria which is cause by the poor computer security systems and lack of expert in this field (vo cut me)
Vo:how do you know about this school
Me :a family friend actually studied in the school and he is doing well here In Nigeria ,
Vo:are you married
Me:no but I have a girlfriend
vo:Who is sponsoring you
Me:my step mum, she has been the one sponsor my education ever since I lost my dad.

Than he started typing of a long time (like 5min
And said am sorry I can't give you a visa now maybe you should apply later
This blue paper will tell you why

I have Reapplied again but this time abuja

Please pals I need your help
Is Murray State University a red flag because I don't understand want happening

Emmywizzy009:
please my pals is Murray' State University a reg flag
Because I don't understand
I have been denied 2 times ,in Lagos

My first interview march 20th. 6:30 am

All f1 visa denial
All female Vo
I saw one guy the guy just dey finish 1st vo the guy Don go USA like water, upon that dey still denial the f1 visa.... No visa was approved that I saw
...only one medical visa to 1 find bae

Me :good morning
Vo:good morning(with a smile )☺
Vo:where are you going to
Me :am going to Murray State University Kentucky
Vo:how do you get to know about this school
Me:a family friend actually recommend it to me, than I made my research on my course
Vo:why this university ?
Me :during my research I foundout that Murray State University has a good relationship with CIA organization and it also has
A well equipped cybersecurity lap which is going to give me a rich practical experience,
Vo:wow CIA you said
Me yes
Vo:How many university do you apply to
Me:two
Vo:name them
Me:Colorado Mesa University and Murray State University
Vo:Where is Colorado located
Me :colorada
Vo:ok nice (with a smile )
Vo:what is your first semester program
Me :sorry do you mean the courses I will be taking in my first semester
Vo:yeah
Me:introdution to computer science, computer security, statistic,
Vo who is your sponsor
Me:my step mum,she has been the one sponsor my education ever since I lost my dad
Vo:do she work.
Vo:yeah ,she work with Nigeria security and civil defense corps as a Commandent and she is also managing my late dad gas station..
Vo:cool(smile)
Vo:are you married
Me: (I give a big smile) no,am too young for that
Vothe vo don't say anything again just pass the my passport)
Me:can I know the reason for my denial..(I look her with a bad eye) �
Vo:please you are not eligible for a visa @this time apply again I just bonce



I think my Bleep is are you married because she been arranged my passport well of one white paper side but immediately
I ans she give me blue paper

My second interview May 18 ,,7:30

The vo was a young guy
He approved almost everybody before me( I think like 15or more people) but all b2 visa
Me and one guy was the only f1 visa he interviewed
And he denied the both of us, he interview the guy first before me, the guy school in India and have traveled to many countries

Me:good morning
Vo:good morning
Vo:pass me your passport and i-20
Me:ok sir (me pass it)
Vo:which university are you going to..
Me :am going to Murray State University of my bachelor degree in computer science but I will be specializing on cyber security.
Vo:why this course
Me:I actually pick interested on cyber security because of the hight rate of cyber crime in Nigeria which is cause by the poor computer security systems and lack of expert in this field (vo cut me)
Vo:how do you know about this school
Me :a family friend actually studied in the school and he is doing well here In Nigeria ,
Vo:are you married
Me:no but I have a girlfriend
vo:Who is sponsoring you
Me:my step mum, she has been the one sponsor my education ever since I lost my dad.

Than he started typing of a long time (like 5min
And said am sorry I can't give you a visa now maybe you should apply later
This blue paper

I have Reapplied again but this time abuja

Please pals I need your help
Is Murray State University a red flag because I don't understand want happening

jamoyakz:
Oga abj cold to night after the down fall

Emmywizzy009:
Am 20 year old and I left secondary school in 2015

benedum:
Please I need

Walspring:
Materials sent

Walspring:
Materials sent

Walspring:
Congrats and where is the celebration ground in Abuja?
Make i show or fall in

NefT:
I guess this is for Lagos consulate, does anyone has information on the current date for Abuja applicants?

sunshineluv5:
30th July as at 12pm today for first timer ooo i dnt know if it's same as regular.

NefT:
I guess this is for Lagos consulate, does anyone has information on the current date for Abuja applicants?

nosagiez:
UPDATE: I shared my experience at the embassy on Tuesday on how my Visa was placed on administrative processing. And that my account went from 8M to 99k within 12days. Well... I just got a text that my passport is ready for collection and I checked online and saw ISSUED. Thank you to everyone that encourages me especially Stella91. I am grateful. Transcript loading.

Arubi01:
Hello guys,
Please am about to register for GRE, but am scared because I graduated with a 2.94 cgpa , as much as I dont want to waste my funds, I don't know how much my chances are in getting an admission, or a. Scholarship, please anybody with an advice would be awesome.... thanks

Stella91:
@nosagiez congrats dear , i understood how you felt , it is well

Sirtenburg:
Hi everyone..I'm new here and I must say you guys are doing a great job here..my visa was delayed today 14/6/2018 and am looking forward to reapplying next week to enable me to get a date cuz my school will be resuming August 30,it is an MBA program.This is my transcript below.

Me : Good morning
V.O: no response
V.O: pass me your passport and I.20
Me:I passed it
V. O: why going to USA
M.e:I am going for my master of business administration at Ashland University, Ashland,Ohio
V. O:why this course?
M.e:to have an indepeth knowledge of business principles and practices, also to acquire a managerial and leadership skills and to avail my self in international company and eventually to own my business
V. O:what will you do after your program?
M.e:I will come back home to take up a job because my degree will make me stand out and it will be easy for me to get a job
V.o: Are you married?
M.e: No sir
V. O: you got kids?
M.e: No sir
V. O:have you travelled outside Nigeria
M.e:No sir..
V. O:how would you fund your trip?
M e:my sister is paying for it
V. O:what does she do for a living?
M.e: she's a business woman, a distributor of Nigeria bewery and Guinness product
V. O: sorry you are ineligible, this paper will explain more better.. I was given a blue paper section 214(b).


Please the gurus in the house, kindly help your boy here cuz I hope to apply again next week.. I am here to learn.. Godbless you all. No document was required

calculator123:
Thanks

Patrick2go:
Please sir, can you as well share materials with me to help me in preparation. Thank sir. Sent a p.m.

lasthero:
although i dont know your CGPA and your profile but here are my observations.
1. the overall ranking of that school is so low. 27/100. also, it isn't ranked among top schools and also, the business program isnt ranked as well. i will suggest you shoot for a school with minimum average of 40% and a ranked business program.

2. Also at the bold part, work on that part and attach the response to your concentration and its importance to your career

Walspring:
Materials sent