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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Spotlighte: 4:22pm On Aug 16, 2018
bayocanny:

communication

Okay. I am going for Advertising.

It's just nice to see somebody with a relatable course finally. wink
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by ezychris(m): 4:24pm On Aug 16, 2018
Tolutweety, ezeigbo1ofimo, yankee101, lagosismyhome please any one of you, I really need to get in contact with you. I can't get through dm. Please
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Flaame(m): 4:25pm On Aug 16, 2018
Timmypaul:
pls bro how do Vo know about our sevis payment even without showing them receipt.
Well,it automatically appears on their system screen after two days. So if u just made the payment a day before ur interview,it will not reflect on their system and they may just use that as an excuse to deny you even if you provide a receipt. So next time,pay it in advance to avoid issues or if u pay so late,make sure to mail the sevis adminstration so that they will process it quickly,plead with them. So I ask again,when did u make the payment
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by bayocanny: 4:26pm On Aug 16, 2018
Spotlighte:

Okay. I am going for Advertising.
It's just nice to see somebody with a relatable course finally. wink
alright bro, I wish you the best in your endeavors.

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Flaame(m): 5:11pm On Aug 16, 2018
Spotlighte:


For school, August.
Lol....fall is only a specific academic session. Ok?
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Flaame(m): 5:19pm On Aug 16, 2018
Hello...good evening all. Please was anybodys interview rescheduled just like mine. I mean for abuja applicants. What does this fellas expect us to do Any info?
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Kweeen(f): 5:30pm On Aug 16, 2018
Visa finally approved on Thursday 9th august at 6:45am.. Lagos consulate
I got to the embassy before 6am, waited in line, after all the biometrics and all, we finally got into the hall. I just kept praying in my mind and telling God that I want a male white v.o this time and he must lead with questions that will enable me to sell my strong points.. Finally sha, I got sent to window two..male white v.o.. Two guys were inline ahead of me and both got denied but I said hmmm, I have done my best o, God please favour me..Then came my turn ...
Me- Good morning
V.o- Good morning, pass me your documents please
* I passed it*
He then typed into his computer, looked surprised, starred right at me and said
V.o - you were here less than three weeks ago, how did you get another appointment ?
Me - errm I just paid for another visa fee and reapplied and I got a date
V.o- really? You just paid? And just got a date? Even though we have a back log and u are required to wait for two months, so wen u were asked that have u applied in the last two months, u said yes and then got a date?
* At this point, I started thinking wowwwwww my lifeeeee... Is this the angle village people want to use this time ?? Yayyyyyyy, egbami ooo, ayemi temi bami, whats all this?*
Me- actually sir , I used an agent
V.o - says " you used an agent*
Me - because I was trying to meet up with my resumption date
V.o- so your agent misrepresented for you
*Then he turns to his computer and started typing*
At this point I thought it is finished and the next thing he just said
V.o - so what are you going to do in the united states?
Me - *in my mind, I just thought my interview was marred already but let me just answer*
Me- I'm going to southern uni Louisiana for my MBA
V.o- whats your major?
Me- I intend to generalize in my first year then major in entrepreneurship in my second year..
V.o - how many schools did u apply to?
Me- two, southern uni and northeastern uni, Boston
V.o- so why did you choose southern?
Me- asides from the fact that I got funding( he picks up my i-20 and looked at it), the curriculum is structured in a way that I get to combine courses that are in line with my career goals, also its a HBCU and I was impressed with the cultural diversity of the school and the city, then the school is relatively small, close knit community which will give me proximity to my profs, and is also similar to the kind of experience I had in my undergrad so I felt like I will settle in easily..
V.o - what's your highest level of education
Me- I have a b.sc in masscomm from Bowen uni
V.o- what do you do now?
Me- i'm a venture capital analyst for xyz private equity
V.o- so as an analyst, why not go into finance, why entrepreneurship?
Me- well, I chose entrepreneurship because its in line with my long term career plan.. I intend to have an NGO in my home town that will focus on not just funding but also mentoring small businesses with special consideration for women , I have made some contacts In the venture capital industry already and with this degree, I will be getting the required skills and practical knowledge to make that work..
V.o- *nodding* ...okay , how do you intend to fund this?
Me- I have funding and my dad will be taking care of other expenses that might come up
V.o - how did you get this GA?
Me- I got shortlisted for this through the volunteer project support work I've been doing for the ict center since 2013, also I submitted my undergrad result, my GRE , I wrote an essay and I had a 30 mins Skype interview with two profs and a faculty member..I have my letter of sponsorship to that effect here with me..* hands it over*
V.o- okay, please excuse me
He then disappears for over 7 mins with my documents .. It felt like forever and I kept wondering ohh my God, what is this again o? Hmmmm, God I know you have followed him Inside that room o and you must come through for me.. I just kept praying for favour..I guess he went to verify something probably about the research center ..after what seemed like a lifetime, he came back..
V.o- thanks for your patience .. So, tell me more about this GA..
Me- *i cant really remember what i sed here but its something like *..okay, like I sed earlier , I have been doing volunteer work for the center, I help in primary data collection, I've been doing that for years and I finally got the chance to go and continue what I started with them, while also getting my degree..I am one of the African delegates ...* he cuts Me off* and then says, That's okay.. I will be approving your visa, you can pick up at this location after 3 days, you will be blah blah blah..
Honestly at this point, I went temporarily deaf o.. I will be approving your visa just kept ringing in my head..He had to tap the window to get my attention and then talked about the importance of the i-20 at the POE.. That's how I smiled, said thank you sir, picked up my folder and left o.... Thanks to everyone that assisted with my questions on this thread... We will all make it in Jesus name ..

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by GboyegaD(m): 5:50pm On Aug 16, 2018
Nitta08:
So guys, I'm in the US.
Here's my experience:
Booked Royal Air Maroc from Lagos. Flight was for 6:05am 13th August. Arrived Casablanca at 10.30am. RAM delayed my flight twice. Waited for 28hrs in Casablanca Morocco before finally leaving for New York. Left Casablanca at 3pm on the 14th.
....my stay in Casablanca...Lovely staff, ready to help even though it's hard to communicate as they don't speak English. Just a handful of them do. But BAD food. I was lucky to get a good spot at the lounge....nice beds though. I was told that the hotel rooms got filled up pretty fast.
Arrived JFK at 6pm. Didn't get off the plane till about 6:30. The border control officer only did my biometrics and asked where I was heading to, course of study, if it was my first time in the US and if I had any foods or drinks. I reached out to get my documents asking if he wanted to see any and he said not to bother, he trusts me. Baggage claim took more than 40mins before I could get my bags.
Met with my school staff waiting to welcome and receive international students. It was pretty late already... 8pm US time. There was a shuttle provided to get to school. I've kinda settled in but I need to complete my sleep.

Best of luck in your studies. Don't fret no matter how challenging it might seem.

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Spotlighte: 5:51pm On Aug 16, 2018
Kweeen:
Visa finally approved on Thursday 9th august at 6:45am.. Lagos consulate
I got to the embassy before 6am, waited in line, after all the biometrics and all, we finally got into the hall. I just kept praying in my mind and telling God that I want a male white v.o this time and he must lead with questions that will enable me to sell my strong points.. Finally sha, I got sent to window two..male white v.o.. Two guys were inline ahead of me and both got denied but I said hmmm, I have done my best o, God please favour me..Then came my turn ...
Me- Good morning
V.o- Good morning, pass me your documents please
* I passed it*
He then typed into his computer, looked surprised, starred right at me and said
V.o - you were here less than three weeks ago, how did you get another appointment ?
Me - errm I just paid for another visa fee and reapplied and I got a date
V.o- really? You just paid? And just got a date? Even though we have a back log and u are required to wait for two months, so wen u were asked that have u applied in the last two months, u said yes and then got a date?
* At this point, I started thinking wowwwwww my lifeeeee... Is this the angle village people want to use this time ?? Yayyyyyyy, egbami ooo, ayemi temi bami, whats all this?*
Me- actually sir , I used an agent
V.o - says " you used an agent*
Me - because I was trying to meet up with my resumption date
V.o- so your agent misrepresented for you
*Then he turns to his computer and started typing*
At this point I thought it is finished and the next thing he just said
V.o - so what are you going to do in the united states?
Me - *in my mind, I just thought my interview was marred already but let me just answer*
Me- I'm going to southern uni Louisiana for my MBA
V.o- whats your major?
Me- I intend to generalize in my first year then major in entrepreneurship in my second year..
V.o - how many schools did u apply to?
Me- two, southern uni and northeastern uni, Boston
V.o- so why did you choose southern?
Me- asides from the fact that I got funding( he picks up my i-20 and looked at it), the curriculum is structured in a way that I get to combine courses that are in line with my career goals, also its a HBCU and I was impressed with the cultural diversity of the school and the city, then the school is relatively small, close knit community which will give me proximity to my profs, and is also similar to the kind of experience I had in my undergrad so I felt like I will settle in easily..
V.o - what's your highest level of education
Me- I have a b.sc in masscomm from Bowen uni
V.o- what do you do now?
Me- i'm a venture capital analyst for xyz private equity
V.o- so as an analyst, why not go into finance, why entrepreneurship?
Me- well, I chose entrepreneurship because its in line with my long term career plan.. I intend to have an NGO in my home town that will focus on not just funding but also mentoring small businesses with special consideration for women , I have made some contacts In the venture capital industry already and with this degree, I will be getting the required skills and practical knowledge to make that work..
V.o- *nodding* ...okay , how do you intend to fund this?
Me- I have funding and my dad will be taking care of other expenses that might come up
V.o - how did you get this GA?
Me- I got shortlisted for this through the volunteer project support work I've been doing for the ict center since 2013, also I submitted my undergrad result, my GRE , I wrote an essay and I had a 30 mins Skype interview with two profs and a faculty member..I have my letter of sponsorship to that effect here with me..* hands it over*
V.o- okay, please excuse me
He then disappears for over 7 mins with my documents .. It felt like forever and I kept wondering ohh my God, what is this again o? Hmmmm, God I know you have followed him Inside that room o and you must come through for me.. I just kept praying for favour..I guess he went to verify something probably about the research center ..after what seemed like a lifetime, he came back..
V.o- thanks for your patience .. So, tell me more about this GA..
Me- *i cant really remember what i sed here but its something like *..okay, like I sed earlier , I have been doing volunteer work for the center, I help in primary data collection, I've been doing that for years and I finally got the chance to go and continue what I started with them, while also getting my degree..I am one of the African delegates ...* he cuts Me off* and then says, That's okay.. I will be approving your visa, you can pick up at this location after 3 days, you will be blah blah blah..
Honestly at this point, I went temporarily deaf o.. I will be approving your visa just kept ringing in my head..He had to tap the window to get my attention and then talked about the importance of the i-20 at the POE.. That's how I smiled, said thank you sir, picked up my folder and left o.... Thanks to everyone that assisted with my questions on this thread... We will all make it in Jesus name ..


Congratulations Kween.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by FaoyeGeorge: 6:18pm On Aug 16, 2018
Ajibade105:
I think I mentioned in a part of the thread that I'll be paying an application fee for an applicant. I'll be giving out $25 each to two people on this thread to support their application for Fall2019... I'll let you guys know when am gonna start this...
Hopefully luck will shine on me, please bless us.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by FaoyeGeorge: 6:24pm On Aug 16, 2018
Kweeen:
Visa finally approved on Thursday 9th august at 6:45am.. Lagos consulate
I got to the embassy before 6am, waited in line, after all the biometrics and all, we finally got into the hall. I just kept praying in my mind and telling God that I want a male white v.o this time and he must lead with questions that will enable me to sell my strong points.. Finally sha, I got sent to window two..male white v.o.. Two guys were inline ahead of me and both got denied but I said hmmm, I have done my best o, God please favour me..Then came my turn ...
Me- Good morning
V.o- Good morning, pass me your documents please
* I passed it*
He then typed into his computer, looked surprised, starred right at me and said
V.o - you were here less than three weeks ago, how did you get another appointment ?
Me - errm I just paid for another visa fee and reapplied and I got a date
V.o- really? You just paid? And just got a date? Even though we have a back log and u are required to wait for two months, so wen u were asked that have u applied in the last two months, u said yes and then got a date?
* At this point, I started thinking wowwwwww my lifeeeee... Is this the angle village people want to use this time ?? Yayyyyyyy, egbami ooo, ayemi temi bami, whats all this?*
Me- actually sir , I used an agent
V.o - says " you used an agent*
Me - because I was trying to meet up with my resumption date
V.o- so your agent misrepresented for you
*Then he turns to his computer and started typing*
At this point I thought it is finished and the next thing he just said
V.o - so what are you going to do in the united states?
Me - *in my mind, I just thought my interview was marred already but let me just answer*
Me- I'm going to southern uni Louisiana for my MBA
V.o- whats your major?
Me- I intend to generalize in my first year then major in entrepreneurship in my second year..
V.o - how many schools did u apply to?
Me- two, southern uni and northeastern uni, Boston
V.o- so why did you choose southern?
Me- asides from the fact that I got funding( he picks up my i-20 and looked at it), the curriculum is structured in a way that I get to combine courses that are in line with my career goals, also its a HBCU and I was impressed with the cultural diversity of the school and the city, then the school is relatively small, close knit community which will give me proximity to my profs, and is also similar to the kind of experience I had in my undergrad so I felt like I will settle in easily..
V.o - what's your highest level of education
Me- I have a b.sc in masscomm from Bowen uni
V.o- what do you do now?
Me- i'm a venture capital analyst for xyz private equity
V.o- so as an analyst, why not go into finance, why entrepreneurship?
Me- well, I chose entrepreneurship because its in line with my long term career plan.. I intend to have an NGO in my home town that will focus on not just funding but also mentoring small businesses with special consideration for women , I have made some contacts In the venture capital industry already and with this degree, I will be getting the required skills and practical knowledge to make that work..
V.o- *nodding* ...okay , how do you intend to fund this?
Me- I have funding and my dad will be taking care of other expenses that might come up
V.o - how did you get this GA?
Me- I got shortlisted for this through the volunteer project support work I've been doing for the ict center since 2013, also I submitted my undergrad result, my GRE , I wrote an essay and I had a 30 mins Skype interview with two profs and a faculty member..I have my letter of sponsorship to that effect here with me..* hands it over*
V.o- okay, please excuse me
He then disappears for over 7 mins with my documents .. It felt like forever and I kept wondering ohh my God, what is this again o? Hmmmm, God I know you have followed him Inside that room o and you must come through for me.. I just kept praying for favour..I guess he went to verify something probably about the research center ..after what seemed like a lifetime, he came back..
V.o- thanks for your patience .. So, tell me more about this GA..
Me- *i cant really remember what i sed here but its something like *..okay, like I sed earlier , I have been doing volunteer work for the center, I help in primary data collection, I've been doing that for years and I finally got the chance to go and continue what I started with them, while also getting my degree..I am one of the African delegates ...* he cuts Me off* and then says, That's okay.. I will be approving your visa, you can pick up at this location after 3 days, you will be blah blah blah..
Honestly at this point, I went temporarily deaf o.. I will be approving your visa just kept ringing in my head..He had to tap the window to get my attention and then talked about the importance of the i-20 at the POE.. That's how I smiled, said thank you sir, picked up my folder and left o.... Thanks to everyone that assisted with my questions on this thread... We will all make it in Jesus name ..


Congratulations, I wish you success on your travel.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by FaoyeGeorge: 6:34pm On Aug 16, 2018
I have been following this thread for a while and would like to ask a few questions:
I have been accepted to ECPI University in Virginia for the January 2019 intake, the school called me and told me using my Uncle as a sponsor doesn’t hold water and I can be denied, that I should look for a closer relative as sponsor. I understand their concerns but do you think this will affect my chances of getting a visa?

Also I studied Chemical Engineering for my BSc and I applied for information systems for MSc. I know I can link both programs and I worked mostly in the ICT sector, will this also be a problem knowing the difference in course for my Bsc and my MSc. Please help.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Flaame(m): 6:42pm On Aug 16, 2018
Hey guys,good evening. Please am among those thattheir appointment was rescheduled till God-knows-when. Please any info on what we are gonna do next
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by fabyom: 7:21pm On Aug 16, 2018
I was getting a bit worried cos of lack of testimonies for sometime now. Congrat Kween! Favour found you. God bless!
Kweeen:
Visa finally approved on Thursday 9th august at 6:45am.. Lagos consulate
I got to the embassy before 6am, waited in line, after all the biometrics and all, we finally got into the hall. I just kept praying in my mind and telling God that I want a male white v.o this time and he must lead with questions that will enable me to sell my strong points.. Finally sha, I got sent to window two..male white v.o.. Two guys were inline ahead of me and both got denied but I said hmmm, I have done my best o, God please favour me..Then came my turn ...
Me- Good morning
V.o- Good morning, pass me your documents please
* I passed it*
He then typed into his computer, looked surprised, starred right at me and said
V.o - you were here less than three weeks ago, how did you get another appointment ?
Me - errm I just paid for another visa fee and reapplied and I got a date
V.o- really? You just paid? And just got a date? Even though we have a back log and u are required to wait for two months, so wen u were asked that have u applied in the last two months, u said yes and then got a date?
* At this point, I started thinking wowwwwww my lifeeeee... Is this the angle village people want to use this time ?? Yayyyyyyy, egbami ooo, ayemi temi bami, whats all this?*
Me- actually sir , I used an agent
V.o - says " you used an agent*
Me - because I was trying to meet up with my resumption date
V.o- so your agent misrepresented for you
*Then he turns to his computer and started typing*
At this point I thought it is finished and the next thing he just said
V.o - so what are you going to do in the united states?
Me - *in my mind, I just thought my interview was marred already but let me just answer*
Me- I'm going to southern uni Louisiana for my MBA
V.o- whats your major?
Me- I intend to generalize in my first year then major in entrepreneurship in my second year..
V.o - how many schools did u apply to?
Me- two, southern uni and northeastern uni, Boston
V.o- so why did you choose southern?
Me- asides from the fact that I got funding( he picks up my i-20 and looked at it), the curriculum is structured in a way that I get to combine courses that are in line with my career goals, also its a HBCU and I was impressed with the cultural diversity of the school and the city, then the school is relatively small, close knit community which will give me proximity to my profs, and is also similar to the kind of experience I had in my undergrad so I felt like I will settle in easily..
V.o - what's your highest level of education
Me- I have a b.sc in masscomm from Bowen uni
V.o- what do you do now?
Me- i'm a venture capital analyst for xyz private equity
V.o- so as an analyst, why not go into finance, why entrepreneurship?
Me- well, I chose entrepreneurship because its in line with my long term career plan.. I intend to have an NGO in my home town that will focus on not just funding but also mentoring small businesses with special consideration for women , I have made some contacts In the venture capital industry already and with this degree, I will be getting the required skills and practical knowledge to make that work..
V.o- *nodding* ...okay , how do you intend to fund this?
Me- I have funding and my dad will be taking care of other expenses that might come up
V.o - how did you get this GA?
Me- I got shortlisted for this through the volunteer project support work I've been doing for the ict center since 2013, also I submitted my undergrad result, my GRE , I wrote an essay and I had a 30 mins Skype interview with two profs and a faculty member..I have my letter of sponsorship to that effect here with me..* hands it over*
V.o- okay, please excuse me
He then disappears for over 7 mins with my documents .. It felt like forever and I kept wondering ohh my God, what is this again o? Hmmmm, God I know you have followed him Inside that room o and you must come through for me.. I just kept praying for favour..I guess he went to verify something probably about the research center ..after what seemed like a lifetime, he came back..
V.o- thanks for your patience .. So, tell me more about this GA..
Me- *i cant really remember what i sed here but its something like *..okay, like I sed earlier , I have been doing volunteer work for the center, I help in primary data collection, I've been doing that for years and I finally got the chance to go and continue what I started with them, while also getting my degree..I am one of the African delegates ...* he cuts Me off* and then says, That's okay.. I will be approving your visa, you can pick up at this location after 3 days, you will be blah blah blah..
Honestly at this point, I went temporarily deaf o.. I will be approving your visa just kept ringing in my head..He had to tap the window to get my attention and then talked about the importance of the i-20 at the POE.. That's how I smiled, said thank you sir, picked up my folder and left o.... Thanks to everyone that assisted with my questions on this thread... We will all make it in Jesus name ..

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Rasengan02(m): 7:31pm On Aug 16, 2018
BigUgo21:
Who's is applying for Industrial engineering at University of Arkansas for Fall 2019?
hey
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by itsyourboya: 7:33pm On Aug 16, 2018
My case is really funny somehow. I scheduled and expedited interview due to time constraint as my school fall session commences in a a short while, only for the US embassy to reschedule me for a day after school resumption due to the Abuja consul closure brouhaha. Though I have a petition for late arrival from the school, I am really worried right now.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by steinmajor: 9:50pm On Aug 16, 2018
Hello house! Please I need help from those who have been through what I'm experiencing at the moment. My interview was on July 25th in Abj. I was placed on Administrative Processing for nearly two weeks and when I checked the CEAC site on the 6th of August I saw 'Refused'. I felt really bad, can't lie about that but I didn't know the scary part was incoming. I went to pick up my passport and besides the pink paper, there was this white paper attached and there was one part where "Fake bank documents" was handwritten. My uncle who's also my sponsor kept assuring me that the statement of account was legit even though I asked him twice before I was refused. I can swear anyday, anytime that I had no idea the statement wasn't legit. Throughout my school days I no even get mind carry expo enter exam hall not to talk of presenting an altered statement of account to the US embassy that is thorough. I don't have one fraudulent bone in me. The problem is I don't know if I have been banned cos the VO warned me I'd be banned if the statement isn't authentic. Please what do I do now? I'm so confused and in a very bad place right now. The US embassy is not a place you can walk in to iron issues out. I sent a mail several days ago and still no reply. Some people are encouraging me not to wait too long before trying again so I wouldn't look guilty (with a different sponsor tho). Others think I should just give it time before trying again so I don't look suspicious when I bring two different statement of accounts from different sponsors within a short period of time. Please anybody with an idea should feel free to chip in. If you have been through something similar and you don't want to say anything here, please email me. I feel lost right now. PLEASE HOUSE, HELP.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Anyiodogwu1: 9:51pm On Aug 16, 2018
pls I need the guru to help me with the procedures of gaining an admission. I mean what and what will be required and how much will it cost. apart from standardized exams. thanks I really appreciate.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by ObenJoshua(m): 9:59pm On Aug 16, 2018
Thank God! Congratulations
Kweeen:
Visa finally approved on Thursday 9th august at 6:45am.. Lagos consulate
I got to the embassy before 6am, waited in line, after all the biometrics and all, we finally got into the hall. I just kept praying in my mind and telling God that I want a male white v.o this time and he must lead with questions that will enable me to sell my strong points.. Finally sha, I got sent to window two..male white v.o.. Two guys were inline ahead of me and both got denied but I said hmmm, I have done my best o, God please favour me..Then came my turn ...
Me- Good morning
V.o- Good morning, pass me your documents please
* I passed it*
He then typed into his computer, looked surprised, starred right at me and said
V.o - you were here less than three weeks ago, how did you get another appointment ?
Me - errm I just paid for another visa fee and reapplied and I got a date
V.o- really? You just paid? And just got a date? Even though we have a back log and u are required to wait for two months, so wen u were asked that have u applied in the last two months, u said yes and then got a date?
* At this point, I started thinking wowwwwww my lifeeeee... Is this the angle village people want to use this time ?? Yayyyyyyy, egbami ooo, ayemi temi bami, whats all this?*
Me- actually sir , I used an agent
V.o - says " you used an agent*
Me - because I was trying to meet up with my resumption date
V.o- so your agent misrepresented for you
*Then he turns to his computer and started typing*
At this point I thought it is finished and the next thing he just said
V.o - so what are you going to do in the united states?
Me - *in my mind, I just thought my interview was marred already but let me just answer*
Me- I'm going to southern uni Louisiana for my MBA
V.o- whats your major?
Me- I intend to generalize in my first year then major in entrepreneurship in my second year..
V.o - how many schools did u apply to?
Me- two, southern uni and northeastern uni, Boston
V.o- so why did you choose southern?
Me- asides from the fact that I got funding( he picks up my i-20 and looked at it), the curriculum is structured in a way that I get to combine courses that are in line with my career goals, also its a HBCU and I was impressed with the cultural diversity of the school and the city, then the school is relatively small, close knit community which will give me proximity to my profs, and is also similar to the kind of experience I had in my undergrad so I felt like I will settle in easily..
V.o - what's your highest level of education
Me- I have a b.sc in masscomm from Bowen uni
V.o- what do you do now?
Me- i'm a venture capital analyst for xyz private equity
V.o- so as an analyst, why not go into finance, why entrepreneurship?
Me- well, I chose entrepreneurship because its in line with my long term career plan.. I intend to have an NGO in my home town that will focus on not just funding but also mentoring small businesses with special consideration for women , I have made some contacts In the venture capital industry already and with this degree, I will be getting the required skills and practical knowledge to make that work..
V.o- *nodding* ...okay , how do you intend to fund this?
Me- I have funding and my dad will be taking care of other expenses that might come up
V.o - how did you get this GA?
Me- I got shortlisted for this through the volunteer project support work I've been doing for the ict center since 2013, also I submitted my undergrad result, my GRE , I wrote an essay and I had a 30 mins Skype interview with two profs and a faculty member..I have my letter of sponsorship to that effect here with me..* hands it over*
V.o- okay, please excuse me
He then disappears for over 7 mins with my documents .. It felt like forever and I kept wondering ohh my God, what is this again o? Hmmmm, God I know you have followed him Inside that room o and you must come through for me.. I just kept praying for favour..I guess he went to verify something probably about the research center ..after what seemed like a lifetime, he came back..
V.o- thanks for your patience .. So, tell me more about this GA..
Me- *i cant really remember what i sed here but its something like *..okay, like I sed earlier , I have been doing volunteer work for the center, I help in primary data collection, I've been doing that for years and I finally got the chance to go and continue what I started with them, while also getting my degree..I am one of the African delegates ...* he cuts Me off* and then says, That's okay.. I will be approving your visa, you can pick up at this location after 3 days, you will be blah blah blah..
Honestly at this point, I went temporarily deaf o.. I will be approving your visa just kept ringing in my head..He had to tap the window to get my attention and then talked about the importance of the i-20 at the POE.. That's how I smiled, said thank you sir, picked up my folder and left o.... Thanks to everyone that assisted with my questions on this thread... We will all make it in Jesus name ..

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by sospunky: 10:05pm On Aug 16, 2018
This looks bad.....
But try applying again...this time if the issue comes up try to give them strong reasons to prove your case.



steinmajor:
Hello house! Please I need help from those who have been through what I'm experiencing at the moment. My interview was on July 25th in Abj. I was placed on Administrative Processing for nearly two weeks and when I checked the CEAC site on the 6th of August I saw 'Refused'. I felt really bad, can't lie about that but I didn't know the scary part was incoming. I went to pick up my passport and besides the pink paper, there was this white paper attached and there was one part where "Fake bank documents" was handwritten. My uncle who's also my sponsor kept assuring me that the statement of account was legit even though I asked him twice before I was refused. I can swear anyday, anytime that I had no idea the statement wasn't legit. Throughout my school days I no even get mind carry expo enter exam hall not to talk of presenting an altered statement of account to the US embassy that is thorough. I don't have one fraudulent bone in me. The problem is I don't know if I have been banned cos the VO warned me I'd be banned if the statement isn't authentic. Please what do I do now? I'm so confused and in a very bad place right now. The US embassy is not a place you can walk in to iron issues out. I sent a mail several days ago and still no reply. Some people are encouraging me not to wait too long before trying again so I wouldn't look guilty (with a different sponsor tho). Others think I should just give it time before trying again so I don't look suspicious when I bring two different statement of accounts from different sponsors within a short period of time. Please anybody with an idea should feel free to chip in. If you have been through something similar and you don't want to say anything here, please email me. I feel lost right now. PLEASE HOUSE, HELP.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by kfrosh: 10:25pm On Aug 16, 2018
Applying again is a waste of time. He's banned already. He can only try to appeal The decision within the next one year (Don't know how this is done or how possible it is). The case is beyond worse.
sospunky:
This looks bad.....
But try applying again...this time if the issue comes up try to give them strong reasons to prove your case.



Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by steinmajor: 10:25pm On Aug 16, 2018
Think i should reapply immediately or give it time?
sospunky:
This looks bad.....
But try applying again...this time if the issue comes up try to give them strong reasons to prove your case.



Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Imnaknus: 11:19pm On Aug 16, 2018
It's my first post on the thread, I just wanted to register my presence. I salute and give props to the elders and gurus, I greet my fellow tyros and prospective Trumplanders, and I say hello to the followers and guests of the thread, one of which I had been for quite some time. Here to learn, follow, apply, succeed, testify and give back.

#Fall19...

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by steinmajor: 11:22pm On Aug 16, 2018
But i didn't get any paper indicating i've been banned. How does this ban thing work? Do you know anyone who can tell me how to go about appealing this issue?
kfrosh:
Applying again is a waste of time. He's banned already. He can only try to appeal The decision within the next one year (Don't know how this is done or how possible it is). The case is beyond worse.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Nobody: 11:28pm On Aug 16, 2018
Rasengan02:
hey
what's the heying for? pm me!
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by femi312: 11:43pm On Aug 16, 2018
steinmajor:
Think i should reapply immediately or give it time?
1) You have probably been banned. However there is no way to know except the VO tells you. Trying again might be waste of money 2) How did you even intend to pay tuition when you don't have a GA or a legit uncle willing to pay. Don't let anybody deceive you, America without GA or a legit source of tuition or out of state waiver is hard. Its hell on earth. If they tell you, you will hustle an average of $9000/semester out, its a lie. No way, think before you leap.

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Differentials1: 11:44pm On Aug 16, 2018
This is so bad. Although it looks like you don’t have any document given to you to outrightly notify you about being banned, but that’s most likely what it is for you right now.

However the only way you can be in the know of what it is for you is to reapply and of course with legitimate documents this time. I’m sure the visa officer would be able to state it to you if or not you have been banned right there. The fact is that you should prepare your mind that your next application is more or less an exercise through which you want to clear your doubts about being banned and NOT an attempt to see if you would be granted your visa because you will NOT be granted the visa on your next application no matter how hard you try.

After you have found out your stand about the implication of the fake bank document, then you can follow the appeal process should it turn out that you have actually been banned or keep trying to reapply and writing the full explanation on the section on why you were refused the visa in your previous application , if you have not been banned. To appeal the ban, you would need to work with a lawyer and be determined to pursue it to the loose ends. It would be tough and stressful but if you have the dream or desire to really get educated in the United States , it would be something to try. Otherwise completely look away and try other countries.

In all no one knows how things would turn tomorrow and you could still make it down to the US even after the ban. Bans last for 10 years and there’s no guarantee your sins would be forgotten even after the duration of the ban!

It is well!
steinmajor:
Hello house! Please I need help from those who have been through what I'm experiencing at the moment. My interview was on July 25th in Abj. I was placed on Administrative Processing for nearly two weeks and when I checked the CEAC site on the 6th of August I saw 'Refused'. I felt really bad, can't lie about that but I didn't know the scary part was incoming. I went to pick up my passport and besides the pink paper, there was this white paper attached and there was one part where "Fake bank documents" was handwritten. My uncle who's also my sponsor kept assuring me that the statement of account was legit even though I asked him twice before I was refused. I can swear anyday, anytime that I had no idea the statement wasn't legit. Throughout my school days I no even get mind carry expo enter exam hall not to talk of presenting an altered statement of account to the US embassy that is thorough. I don't have one fraudulent bone in me. The problem is I don't know if I have been banned cos the VO warned me I'd be banned if the statement isn't authentic. Please what do I do now? I'm so confused and in a very bad place right now. The US embassy is not a place you can walk in to iron issues out. I sent a mail several days ago and still no reply. Some people are encouraging me not to wait too long before trying again so I wouldn't look guilty (with a different sponsor tho). Others think I should just give it time before trying again so I don't look suspicious when I bring two different statement of accounts from different sponsors within a short period of time. Please anybody with an idea should feel free to chip in. If you have been through something similar and you don't want to say anything here, please email me. I feel lost right now. PLEASE HOUSE, HELP.

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by steinmajor: 11:55pm On Aug 16, 2018
I was actually going to pay just that my father doesnt have a robust balance. I wanted to pay and then look for a way to secure GA.
femi312:
1) You have probably been banned. However there is no way to know except the VO tells you. Trying again might be waste of money 2) How did you even intend to pay tuition when you don't have a GA or a legit uncle willing to pay. Don't let anybody deceive you, America without GA or a legit source of tuition or out of state waiver is hard. Its hell on earth. If they tell you, you will hustle an average of $9000/semester out, its a lie. No way, think before you leap.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by steinmajor: 12:02am On Aug 17, 2018
The part that's got me confused is the fact they didnt issue any paper telling me my fate. I plan to follow this up but i just dont know the procedure
Differentials1:
This is so bad. Although it looks like you don’t have any document given to you to outrightly notify you about being banned, but that’s most likely what it is for you right now.

However the only way you can be in the know of what it is for you is to reapply and of course with legitimate documents this time. I’m sure the visa officer would be able to state it to you if or not you have been banned right there. The fact is that you should prepare your mind that your next application is more or less an exercise through which you want to clear your doubts about being banned and NOT an attempt to see if you would be granted your visa because you will NOT be granted the visa on your next application no matter how hard you try.

After you have found out your stand about the implication of the fake bank document, then you can follow the appeal process should it turn out that you have actually been banned or keep trying to reapply and writing the full explanation on the section on why you were refused the visa in your previous application , if you have not been banned. To appeal the ban, you would need to work with a lawyer and be determined to pursue it to the loose ends. It would be tough and stressful but if you have the dream or desire to really get educated in the United States , it would be something to try. Otherwise completely look away and try other countries.

In all no one knows how things would turn tomorrow and you could still make it down to the US even after the ban. Bans last for 10 years and there’s no guarantee your sins would be forgotten even after the duration of the ban!

It is well!
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Sophiaugo: 12:16am On Aug 17, 2018
Sophiaugo:
Hello house, good noon.
I am scheduled for interview on the 11th of september 2018, pls what are the required documents I should go with and pls what passport size am I required to snap. Please your swift response would be very much appreciated by me. Thanks
. Pls help answer this questions please am begging
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by jamoyakz: 12:24am On Aug 17, 2018
steinmajor:
The part that's got me confused is the fact they didnt issue any paper telling me my fate. I plan to follow this up but i just dont know the procedure
bro I think I will align with what Differentials1 said try again to know your real stand but note that most likely you did get a similar verdict... Hard luck mate life continues. Better days ahead
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by jamoyakz: 12:26am On Aug 17, 2018
Sophiaugo:
. Pls help answer this questions please am begging
Oga google should be your friend and also try to read previous thread. nobody will spoon feed you.
get to work and I wish you all the best

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