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Teeboy22:
Yes oo sister ...now are you doing... Pls ma..how do i easily get to the American embassy from obalende ...interview time is 8am ...are we good if we get to the venue 7am

Thanks

SexyDuby:
My candid suggestion.....Your No travel history is a turn off for the VO in this recent time.
I'll advise you travel somewhere else(preferably UK or any European country) b4 heading to apply for a US visit visa.
Your job and aged parents ain't no strong ties either.
Like I said earlier on.....READ THIS THREAD THOUROUGHLY...It might be stressful but it'll pay you to do so. All d best!

LadyGuinivere:
i think u can get a bus to lekki from obalande. Stop at Walter Carrington. I stand to be corrected. 7am is good.

YankeeJJC:
bus going to Eko hotel , V.I. not lekki ooo. Always remind d driver sey na Checkpoint u dey go. That's the name of the Embassy bus-stop @Teeboy22.

toluene23:
chai!!!
this one Na FK ooooo
Now that I've paid
please what's d way forward...
I think I will go with ur advice
how can I get a refund...
My job and aged parents ain't no strong ties
This one weak me oooo
and I'm not yet married not to talk of Kids... My money.... Chai!!!
Need to notify my Boss and the Bros ASAP

toluene23:
@sexyduby
no Travel history
Ties: My Job, Aged Parent
coz actually I'm not married and not ready to at present
I don't want to go but just tot of like its a chance / opportunity to visit there and return back quickly here within a week...
so what do u suggest

gentlenoni:
Good evening house! I've been following this thread for quite sometime now and it really helped me when I had my 1st F1 visa interview, unfortunately I was not well equipped as I was denied at the Lagos embassy in March 2018. This was my experience ;

VO: Why are you switching from Chemistry to Information systems?
Me: In a time like this where ICT is taking over the world, I want to be among those to impact that change in my own country.
VO: That does not answer my question. Why are you switching?
MeNow having no clue what to say)I've always loved working with computer and I want to study this course just to enhance my skills so as to add to the development of information systems in my country.*stuttering*
VO: Sorry at this time I cannot issue you a visa. This paper states the reason why. You can apply again. Thank you!
Me: Thank you!

Teeboy22:
Yes oo sister ...now are you doing... Pls ma..how do i easily get to the American embassy from obalende ...interview time is 8am ...are we good if we get to the venue 7am

Thanks

winterstorm:
The chance is 20% (that type where the VO go just look you, decide say you need enter Yankee), that kind of chance.

No need of letting you waste your money, time and hope. Just build your travel history first.

It's a great advantage to you at this point, Marriage.

toluene23:
I Saw this here
How come?
if u said my chance is 20%
like this thg has to do with VOs mood
Maybe?

toluene23:
I Saw this here
How come?
if u said my chance is 20%
like this thg has to do with VOs mood
Maybe?

toluene23:
I Saw this here
How come?
if u said my chance is 20%
like this thg has to do with VOs mood
Maybe?

toluene23:
@sexyduby
no Travel history
Ties: My Job, Aged Parent
coz actually I'm not married and not ready to at present
I don't want to go but just tot of like its a chance / opportunity to visit there and return back quickly here within a week...
so what do u suggest

Whiitelion:
Transcript

VO: Good morning
Me: Good morning
Me: Is this the kind of crowd you have here everyday?
VO: Pardon?
Me: I mean the crowd, it's overwhelming.
VO: Oh yes, we are very busy this period.
Me: wow!
VO: where are you visiting?
Me: New York, for this year's edition of the annual xxxxx holding at xxxxx. It's a 2 day conference holding on xxxxx.
VO: What is it all about?
Me: It is a conference that would discuss xxxxx xxxxx and xxxxx in the xxxxx sector. It would also have professionals in the xxxxx in attendance. It's an opportunity for visitors and attendees to xxxxx.
VO: What do you do?
Me: I am the xxxxx Manager at xxxxx.
VO: Who is sponsoring this trip?
Me: My company xxxxx will take care of all my travel expenses.
VO: Have you visited any other country before?
Me: Well as the xxxxx manager at my company, I am always busy securing new contracts and executing/supervising existing ones. So my job does not allow me the luxury of travels. My company is just about 3 years old and we are working round the clock to take over about 50% of the xxxxx xxxxx industry in Nigeria.
VO: Are you married?
Me: *laughs* I actually have my aged grand mother who stays with me and I take care of my 4 siblings. My priority for now is to get them on their feet. Marriage can come later.
VO: Your Visa is approved. Come to this location for pick up.
Me: Thank you.

Pesuzok:
Do you work for xyz company?

Do you earn xyz salary?

Please fill in blanks before comparing yourself with someone else transcript

toluene23:
I Saw this here
How come?
if u said my chance is 20%
like this thg has to do with VOs mood
Maybe?

toluene23:
I Saw this here
How come?
if u said my chance is 20%
like this thg has to do with VOs mood
Maybe?

gentlenoni:
Good evening house! I've been following this thread for quite sometime now and it really helped me when I had my 1st F1 visa interview, unfortunately I was not well equipped as I was denied at the Lagos embassy in March 2018. This was my experience ;

VO: Good morning.
Me: Good morning sir.
VO: pass me your passport and I-20 please...
Me: sure!(gave him passport, I-20 and sevis fee receipt)
VO: where are you going to in the US?
Me: Stratford University in Virginia.
VO: *nods head* in Virginia. What course are you going to study?
Me: yes. Computer and information systems security.
VO: how long do you intend to spend in the US?
Me: approximately 19 months.
VO: did you apply any other schools?
Me: yes! SJSU and ISU
VO: okay, ISU. where you admitted to any?
Me: yes! SJSU.
VO: so why did you choose Stratford over SJSU?
Me: I chose Stratford because it offers a curriculum that fits my area of interest. It's curriculum combines Advanced technology, hands-on lab and the traditional educational method of impacting knowledge to students.
At Stratford university, students spend less time in class taking notes, rather they spend more time at the lab conducting hands on research using advanced technology, which is what I need to be more effective and professional in my area of study and also my basis for selecting an institution.
VO: what do you intend to do after graduation?
Me: I intend to come back home and contribute to the development of information systems in Nigeria by creating and designing newer softwares for information security and database management. And I also intend to establish an IT institute where I'll train students in IT skills.
VO: Who is sponsoring you?
Me: My dad.
VO: What does he do?
Me: He is a major distributor of Vitafoam Nig plc and also a contractor of Julius Berger Nig plc.
VO: Vitafoam?
Me: Yes.
VO: What's your highest qualification?
Me: Bachelor of science.
VO: In what course?
Me: Chemistry.
VO: Why are you switching from Chemistry to Information systems?
Me: In a time like this where ICT is taking over the world, I want to be among those to impact that change in my own country.
VO: That does not answer my question. Why are you switching?
MeNow having no clue what to say)I've always loved working with computer and I want to study this course just to enhance my skills so as to add to the development of information systems in my country.*stuttering*
VO: Sorry at this time I cannot issue you a visa. This paper states the reason why. You can apply again. Thank you!
Me: Thank you!

I applied a 2nd time in april 2018 at the Abuja embassy and was also denied...this time I went fully equipped as I got better answers to every question but was denied still on the basis that I was switching programmes, and the VO said she couldn't get enough information and that was the only question she asked me b4 handing over the green paper. Now I want to apply again but I need to get another I20 from the school but they're requesting for an updated statement of account. Can I send a different account from the one I sent to them previously as it no longer holds the stipulated fund? What other tips do I need to know before embarking on another journey(any possible questions that I may be asked as regards my transcripts)? Fod bless y'all as you do justice to my questions. Thanks in anticipation!

seyewest:
I think we should start skipping irrelevant questions or baiting questions, to me it's wasting of precious page and space.

NothingDoMe:
Where's the fun in that? Won't the thread be boring?

Lawlek:
My experience on the US B1/B2 Visa application.

I paid for the visa application sometime in February this year. Myself, my wife and 3 kids. I filled the online forms myself and booked appointment for a datw in March (9:45am) with plans to travel in April.

On the day for the interview, we were turned back due to irregular appointment number. It was only my number that reflected on all other co-applicants appointments. We were told to reschedule in 72 hours.

I did as was told and choose, a date in May and also changed the date of our planned vacation to July.

Fast forward to May. We got to the Lagos office very early in the morning. Paid the usual #500 for parking. We ate our breakfast first and then proceeded to the queue and in we went because everything was alright this time.

After a lady confirmed out appointment etc, we joined the queue for the biometric. Myself, my wife and my 14 year old son. The other 2 children were younger than 14, so no need for biometric. After this, we again joined the queue for the interview proper. It was as if it was the judgment day. We could clear hear other visa applicants confessing before the VO. Some were almost begging, I could hear some lying with a straight face.

We were directed to cubicle 8. The VO was all smile. He was the same guy that did our biometric. The lady (applicant) directly before me was denied. My turn

VO: Good morning, immediately looking at his computer screen
Me: Good morning

VO: You are a .... (My job)?
Me: Yes.

VO: What is ...(a question only my professional colleagues would know).
Me: I defined the term without blinking nor 2nd thought.

VO: How many years have you been in practice of your trade?
Me: 8 years now.

VO: What Company do you work for?
Me: Named the Company sharply.

VO: Tell me about your daily work.
Me: I coincisely narrated my daily assignment.

VO: Hello Ma'am (my wife) where do you work?
My wife: I work with the Lagos State Government.

VO: Where?
My wife: Local Government.

VO: Which local government?
My wife: ... Local government.

VO: What level are you?
My wife: Level 9.

VO: Why are you traveling?
Me: Family Vacation.

VO: Do you know anyone in the US?
Me: No.

VO: Which State are you going in the US?
Me: Miami, Florida.

VO: How long do you intend to stay in the US?
Me: Just 2 weeks.

VO: Do you have any other kids aside from these 3?
Me: No. Just these 3.

VO: Do you guys have travel experiences?
Me: Yes.

VO: Where and where?
Me: UK, Germany, Spain and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

VO: You madam?
My wpaperKingdom of Saudi Arabia.

VO: Where are the Visas? I can't find them in your international passports?
Me: Yes, they are in our old international passports.

VO: And where are they?
Me: I left them in the car. I was told not to bring them in.

VO: Who told you not to bring them in?

He continued... Reaching for a white paper, he quickly wrote m case number, the date, my surname and marked the portion ...You are requested to provide additional documentation and then he wrote old passport.

VO: Show this document to the security, it will let you out and let you back in. Go and bring your old passports.

Me: OK Sir. Taking fast strides.

Upon my return from the car, with our old passports in hand, I went straight to him, with my family. He carefully went through all my visas and the one on my wife's old passport.

VO: Can I have all the passports back?
Me: Passed it to him sharperly.

He scanned them all again. He then looked up at me.

VO: Congratulations Mr. ..., your visas have been approved, you shall be contacted by the DHL office
Victoria Island in 72 hours via text messages or email to come and pick up your Visas.

Me: Thank you Sir.

It was our first attempt and we received the text messages and email in 72 hours. We have our visas now and the travel plans is in top gear. We booked the hotel.

nedu2016:
pls my follow nigeria I receive my passports today I want to approach usa embassy I want to try my lock pls I have a hand work I am a welder and industrial maintanice office but with little salary I can get my letter of employment and my company statement of acct pls guide me of what to do

toluene23:
I Saw this here
How come?
if u said my chance is 20%
like this thg has to do with VOs mood
Maybe?

nedu2016:
pls my follow nigeria I receive my passports today I want to approach usa embassy I want to try my lock pls I have a hand work I am a welder and industrial maintanice office but with little salary I can get my letter of employment and my company statement of acct pls guide me of what to do

LadyGuinivere:
i think u can get a bus to lekki from obalande. Stop at Walter Carrington. I stand to be corrected. 7am is good.

AfonjaBoston:
Just walk up to the consulate and tell them to give it to you sharp sharp. You need am just like igbo man need ofe nsala and akpu after a long day at the shop.
They have done it in the past it won't be a problem this time.
Very very easy brother.

Best of luck

LadyGuinivere:
Kudos. Thanks. Before e loss. Lol

Teeboy22:
Thanks my sweet mummy

seyewest:
You mean www.ustraveldocs.com