omoobaadeNGR:
Did you get married after your previous denials?

No, was married then

rsb18:
Visa approved this morning
USA embassy Abuja
Abuja makes sense... Fewer ppl than Lagos..cool environment... No unnecessary wahala...seats are comfortable...But Abuja dey expensive if u cannot look for cheap things.
Stayed in a the closest hotel to the embassy..optima hotel.. 5k per night... Na Hausa ppl plenty.. Food dey okay for UTC...Marwa na #50 drop.

School...Missouri University of Science and technology, rolla.

Gre...308
TOEFL...104
Full scholarship with a monthly stipend of $2019
PhD in chemistry
Finished B.sc last year

As much as dressing corporately is advised. I am a Muslim and I wear a long hijab that covers from my head down to my feet..

Me... Good morning ma
Vo...Good morning

Vo... Pass me ur i20 and passport
Me...passed them

Vo...Sincerely, I didn't hear the first question well. But I have read more than a 100 transcripts..I guessed it would be about the school.
Me.. I am going to Missouri university of science and technology

Vo...what's your PhD in?
Me...chemistry

Vo... Who's sponsoring you?
Me...I got a full time employment assistantship that qualifies me for a full tuition and supplementary fees waiver and a monthly stipend of $2019.

Vo...what will ur PhD do for u
Me... I will like to be a university lecturer and researcher in the university where I did my undergraduate degree

Vo.. Are you married with kids?
Me.. I'm married but no kids

Vo...Do you have family in the USA?
Me... No

Vo.. Will your husband be travelling with you (i asked her to repeat the question)
Me.. No ma, he's currently studying in Obafemi Awolowo University.

Vo.. I would be approving your visa..gave me a white paper.

I wasn't asked for any documents but I brought all the broughtables.


There are major mistakes that can ruin your interview even if you get admitted into Harvard.

Lack of confidence...smiling brings confidence.
I was nervous too..but I smiled from the beginning of the process till the end..that boosted my confidence.

Not looking into the consular's face.

Speaking in an inaudible tone

Not answering the exact questions asked

Other factors are based on the individual's specific case.

FILL YOUR DS160 YOURSELF
FILL YOUR DS160 YOURSELF
DON'T LIE IN THE FORM...BE SINCERE
Focus on your interview... Don't listen to bloody stories
Don't let the guys at the gate disturb u at all..No matter what they say, don't listen to them.
Take all the necessary things you need

PhD no dey get problem if you are well funded. My classmate wasn't even asked any question, the woman just said what course, he answered, next thing visa is approved. How many Americans want do PhD and PhD is the real research, masters research na short research.

$2019 what a coincidence

homirefacuny:


Thank God for you. Congratulations wish I could meet you there but one musu delayed me. Have a good stay in the US

Never give up, you'll definitely meet me here don't worry it will end in praise

I got mine immediately, I just went to check the history of visa payment on my internet banking and it was there. Clicked it and printed it.

omoobaadeNGR:
Has anyone ever paid their visa fee through GTB online (internet banking) platform? How long does it take before one gets the receipt number when paying through the online means? Is it actually after 3 PM on the following banking day?

Please does anybody have an idea if it's possible for someone who has been banned from applying for a visa to Canada, have a shot at getting a visa to America?

Ttosyne:


No, was married then

Ok. I was just thinking it could have been a factor, since he asked you if you are now married despite mentioning your husband in your conversation. Congrats all the same.

talk2dekky:
I got mine immediately, I just went to check the history of visa payment on my internet banking and it was there. Clicked it and printed it.

Great! And were you able to instantly book your interview appointment afterwards?

Please can anyone help with affordable hotels not too far from the embassy

Ttosyne:
Visa Approved at Abuja Embassy December 17th

V.O: Good morning
ME: Good morning sir

V : Can I have your i-20 with your passport
V : I gave him

V.O: How many school did you applied to?
Me: 2 (Apsu and Bowie state University )

V :Why this School ?
Me: Apsu offers extensive courses that synchronize field studies in computer science and quantitative methods with research analysis. More so, this school has awarded me a graduate teaching assistantship that covers my entire tuition with monthly stipend and with a lifetime opportunity to conduct research with Dr Matt Jones on predictive analysis.

V.o :What will your husband be doing when you leave for the state?
Me:My husband work with a well reputable company as ...

V.o : what are your plan after this program ?
Me: I will be coming back to Nigeria to execute my startup business on how to help small haulage business grow by developing a platform for them to get easy access to a well reliable company to work with and to also boost the economic of this country

V.o :Have you travelled before ?
ME: No, I have had no reason to

Vo: You're concentrating on Data mining ?
Me: No, Predictive analytics

Vo: who is sponsoring you
Me: I was offered a graduate assistantship which includes tuition waiver and monthly stipends. The remaining cost will be taken care of by my brother

V.o : What does your brother do ?
Me: He work with **** company as HES specialist

V.o: you're married right?
Me: Yes

V.o : How many kids ?
Me: None for now

V.O: Your Visa is approved.

I was able to achieved this through the help of God Almighty, IT CAN ONLY BE GOD.

N:B - Got denied three times (Lagos embassy) after which I changed both school and course and for visa officer not to asked about my pass history it was just God .
Please never loose focus keep pushing and all will be well .More success stories this 2019.

Also appreciate @fairheart and yusuf for their earnest support. God bless you all

congratulations. Good luck in your new journey.

rsb18:
Visa approved this morning
USA embassy Abuja
Abuja makes sense... Fewer ppl than Lagos..cool environment... No unnecessary wahala...seats are comfortable...But Abuja dey expensive if u cannot look for cheap things.
Stayed in a the closest hotel to the embassy..optima hotel.. 5k per night... Na Hausa ppl plenty.. Food dey okay for UTC...Marwa na #50 drop.

School...Missouri University of Science and technology, rolla.

Gre...308
TOEFL...104
Full scholarship with a monthly stipend of $2019
PhD in chemistry
Finished B.sc last year

As much as dressing corporately is advised. I am a Muslim and I wear a long hijab that covers from my head down to my feet..

Me... Good morning ma
Vo...Good morning

Vo... Pass me ur i20 and passport
Me...passed them

Vo...Sincerely, I didn't hear the first question well. But I have read more than a 100 transcripts..I guessed it would be about the school.
Me.. I am going to Missouri university of science and technology

Vo...what's your PhD in?
Me...chemistry

Vo... Who's sponsoring you?
Me...I got a full time employment assistantship that qualifies me for a full tuition and supplementary fees waiver and a monthly stipend of $2019.

Vo...what will ur PhD do for u
Me... I will like to be a university lecturer and researcher in the university where I did my undergraduate degree

Vo.. Are you married with kids?
Me.. I'm married but no kids

Vo...Do you have family in the USA?
Me... No

Vo.. Will your husband be travelling with you (i asked her to repeat the question)
Me.. No ma, he's currently studying in Obafemi Awolowo University.

Vo.. I would be approving your visa..gave me a white paper.

I wasn't asked for any documents but I brought all the broughtables.


There are major mistakes that can ruin your interview even if you get admitted into Harvard.

Lack of confidence...smiling brings confidence.
I was nervous too..but I smiled from the beginning of the process till the end..that boosted my confidence.

Not looking into the consular's face.

Speaking in an inaudible tone

Not answering the exact questions asked

Other factors are based on the individual's specific case.

FILL YOUR DS160 YOURSELF
FILL YOUR DS160 YOURSELF
DON'T LIE IN THE FORM...BE SINCERE
Focus on your interview... Don't listen to bloody stories
Don't let the guys at the gate disturb u at all..No matter what they say, don't listen to them.
Take all the necessary things you need

congratulations .

omoobaadeNGR:
Has anyone ever paid their visa fee through GTB online (internet banking) platform? How long does it take before one gets the receipt number when paying through the online means? Is it actually after 3 PM on the following banking day?

Instantly

Gewezzy1:
Please can anyone help with affordable hotels not too far from the embassy

Lagos or Abuja

Walspring:


Instantly

Great! Thanks. They need to update their instruction since they've improved on the processing time.

Ttosyne:
Visa Approved at Abuja Embassy December 17th

V.O: Good morning
ME: Good morning sir

V : Can I have your i-20 with your passport
V : I gave him

V.O: How many school did you applied to?
Me: 2 (Apsu and Bowie state University )

V :Why this School ?
Me: Apsu offers extensive courses that synchronize field studies in computer science and quantitative methods with research analysis. More so, this school has awarded me a graduate teaching assistantship that covers my entire tuition with monthly stipend and with a lifetime opportunity to conduct research with Dr Matt Jones on predictive analysis.

V.o :What will your husband be doing when you leave for the state?
Me:My husband work with a well reputable company as ...

V.o : what are your plan after this program ?
Me: I will be coming back to Nigeria to execute my startup business on how to help small haulage business grow by developing a platform for them to get easy access to a well reliable company to work with and to also boost the economic of this country

V.o :Have you travelled before ?
ME: No, I have had no reason to

Vo: You're concentrating on Data mining ?
Me: No, Predictive analytics

Vo: who is sponsoring you
Me: I was offered a graduate assistantship which includes tuition waiver and monthly stipends. The remaining cost will be taken care of by my brother

V.o : What does your brother do ?
Me: He work with **** company as HES specialist

V.o: you're married right?
Me: Yes

V.o : How many kids ?
Me: None for now

V.O: Your Visa is approved.

I was able to achieved this through the help of God Almighty, IT CAN ONLY BE GOD.

N:B - Got denied three times (Lagos embassy) after which I changed both school and course and for visa officer not to asked about my pass history it was just God .
Please never loose focus keep pushing and all will be well .More success stories this 2019.

Also appreciate @fairheart and yusuf for their earnest support. God bless you all

Congratulations my sister.

Hey guys here is a quick one! need an urgent advice for a friend



He has been denied visa 3 times in the last 6 months. twice during fall and once during spring.

below is his interview transcripts



First Interview

Consular: Good morning

Me: Good morning

Con: May I have your passport and I-20?

Me: *passed it

Con.: What do you want to study

Me: Msc in Animal Science

Con. Why do you wanna study that course?

Me: I'm a trained veterinarian and my interest lies with infectious and zoonitic diseases. I've worked extensively on Low pathogenic Avian influenza virus in the south west and written a paper on it surveillance and the possibility of an antigenic shift from low pathogenicity to high pathogenicity. As a Vet. I always prefer to prevent than cure and thus my interest in further understanding the science of animals (husbandry, nutrition and management) which my curriculum do not completely cover, and this will help me in helping humans contact several zoonotic preventable diseases.

Con.: How did you know about Texas A&M?

Me: Through a friends and classmates that studied there

Con.: Tell me their names

Me: Adetunji Shakirat, Olukanni Ademola, Toreeq Mustapha

Con. *types... But these people are attending Texas A&M college station?

Me: Yes, except Demola who attended commerce

Con. So how can people from College Station recommend commerce

Me: They recommended A&M in general, I picked my choice of commerce because I found a supervisor that is willing to work with me in the name of Prof. Randy Harp who is the HOD of College of Agriculture.

Con.: How do you plan to support yourself?

Me: I have a Schorlaship of over $10,000 and I'll support the rest myself.

Con. : Can I see your account statement?

Me: *hands it over

Con.: You are short of $2,000 from this account, you have $24,000. How do you plan to complete this?

Me: I have a company that is running and ..... *cuts me short

Con. : Are you married?

Me : Yes, with a handsome boy.

Con: *Types for a while...

Sorry, I cannot approve your application........





Vo: Good morning

Me: Good morning

Vo: i-20 and passport please

Me: *passed it

Vo: What do you want to study?

Me: Msc animal science

Vo: Why?

Me: *Said almost same thing with in first interview

Vo: How do you plan to sponsor yourself?

Me: I have $10k schorlaship, then my dad is ready to fund the remaining.

Vo: Are you married?

Me: Yes

Vo: Do you have kids?

Me: Yes, a boy

Vo: Sorry I can't approve your application



The only thing i can deduce from his interview that lead to his denial is the sponsorship part, don't know if i am wrong ...





Now here is a recent development. He has decided to give it another trial and his interview is this week, he was offered a GA by his department just last week only if he resumes this spring 2019 with an official letter to support it. so i would like to ask the Gurus what they think about this recent development? can this letter in anyway help him secure his visa ? i mean can that stand has a change of circumstance since the last time he was there?.... Another concern is that the specific GA Benefits which should include i think his monthly stipend was not included in that letter...

i have now successfully attached the letter... please @fairheart @lagosismyhome anyother person that can assist on this pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Walspring:


Lagos or Abuja

Lagos

Walspring:


Congrats, if i am not wrong we met in person at palmgrove.

Am glad to hear this good news.. Go and Triumph in Trump land

yes bro. you sold the SAT booklet to me. in palmgrove.
thank you. how are you though

Gewezzy1:
Please can anyone help with affordable hotels not too far from the embassy

someone should please help with suggestions

Yes, I booked 10 mins after and it worked.

omoobaadeNGR:

Great! And were you able to instantly book your interview appointment afterwards?

Anything is possible but I know that both countries share alot of information.

lextube:
Please does anybody have an idea if it's possible for someone who has been banned from applying for a visa to Canada, have a shot at getting a visa to America?

Chykes4micheal:
Hello nairalanders, happy new year

Please i need anyone's assistance in a question i wanna ask. Someone is presently helping Me to get a visa through Nigeria ministry of foreign affairs. She said people don't really know about it but i has worked for some people. And as i am talking to you i have already been scheduled for an orientation next month ending.

I just want to know how true it is and if you know someone that have gone to the united states via this process. Thanks

You are in for fraud, there is no truth in that they only need your money.

Use Famous hotel. It's around Obalende and you can get a cab to the embassy from there. It been long though. I don't know if things have changed around this place. !

Gewezzy1:
someone should please help with suggestions

fairheart:
Use Famous hotel. It's around Obalende and you can get a cab to the embassy from there. It been long though. I don't know if things have changed around this place. !

Good day sir. I sent you a PM 4hrs ago. I would like to know if you have seen it sir

Godsmercy11:

Hey guys here is a quick one! need an urgent advice for a friend



He has been denied visa 3 times in the last 6 months. twice during fall and once during spring.

below is his interview transcripts



First Interview

Consular: Good morning

Me: Good morning

Con: May I have your passport and I-20?

Me: *passed it

Con.: What do you want to study

Me: Msc in Animal Science

Con. Why do you wanna study that course?

Me: I'm a trained veterinarian and my interest lies with infectious and zoonitic diseases. I've worked extensively on Low pathogenic Avian influenza virus in the south west and written a paper on it surveillance and the possibility of an antigenic shift from low pathogenicity to high pathogenicity. As a Vet. I always prefer to prevent than cure and thus my interest in further understanding the science of animals (husbandry, nutrition and management) which my curriculum do not completely cover, and this will help me in helping humans contact several zoonotic preventable diseases.

Con.: How did you know about Texas A&M?

Me: Through a friends and classmates that studied there

Con.: Tell me their names

Me: Adetunji Shakirat, Olukanni Ademola, Toreeq Mustapha

Con. *types... But these people are attending Texas A&M college station?

Me: Yes, except Demola who attended commerce

Con. So how can people from College Station recommend commerce

Me: They recommended A&M in general, I picked my choice of commerce because I found a supervisor that is willing to work with me in the name of Prof. Randy Harp who is the HOD of College of Agriculture.

Con.: How do you plan to support yourself?

Me: I have a Schorlaship of over $10,000 and I'll support the rest myself.

Con. : Can I see your account statement?

Me: *hands it over

Con.: You are short of $2,000 from this account, you have $24,000. How do you plan to complete this?

Me: I have a company that is running and ..... *cuts me short

Con. : Are you married?

Me : Yes, with a handsome boy.

Con: *Types for a while...

Sorry, I cannot approve your application........





Vo: Good morning

Me: Good morning

Vo: i-20 and passport please

Me: *passed it

Vo: What do you want to study?

Me: Msc animal science

Vo: Why?

Me: *Said almost same thing with in first interview

Vo: How do you plan to sponsor yourself?

Me: I have $10k schorlaship, then my dad is ready to fund the remaining.

Vo: Are you married?

Me: Yes

Vo: Do you have kids?

Me: Yes, a boy

Vo: Sorry I can't approve your application



The only thing i can deduce from his interview that lead to his denial is the sponsorship part, don't know if i am wrong ...





Now here is a recent development, he has decided to give it another trial and his interview is this week, he has been offered a GA by his department only if he resumes this spring with a letter to support it. so i would like to ask the gurus what they think about this recent development can this letter be of any help in helping him secure his visa ??.... my concern is that the specific GA Benefits which should include i think its monthly stipend was not included in that letter

I attached the letter.

you had a beautiful interview but the problem is from your first transcript.
1. you are sponsoring yourself! (doesnt show ties to Nigeria)
2. favour still wanted to speak for you but you didnt have enough money in your statement

Jiggsbaby:

Was it ur uncle u listed as ur sponsor on ur Ds160 form

yes

talk2dekky:
Yes, I booked 10 mins after and it worked.

Ok, I think it works that way. Thanks.

Kindly resend it. Thank you!

Incomparable:


Good day sir. I sent you a PM 4hrs ago. I would like to know if you have seen it sir

not my transcript like i said its for a friend..... secondly how does one sponsoring himself not showing ties to Nigeria This person is married and with kids that i think is a stronger home tie

domex007:





you had a beautiful interview but the problem is from your first transcript.
1. you are sponsoring yourself! (doesnt show ties to Nigeria)
2. favour still wanted to speak for you but you didnt have enough money in your statement

rsb18:
Visa approved this morning
USA embassy Abuja
Abuja makes sense... Fewer ppl than Lagos..cool environment... No unnecessary wahala...seats are comfortable...But Abuja dey expensive if u cannot look for cheap things.
Stayed in a the closest hotel to the embassy..optima hotel.. 5k per night... Na Hausa ppl plenty.. Food dey okay for UTC...Marwa na #50 drop.

School...Missouri University of Science and technology, rolla.

Gre...308
TOEFL...104
Full scholarship with a monthly stipend of $2019
PhD in chemistry
Finished B.sc last year

As much as dressing corporately is advised. I am a Muslim and I wear a long hijab that covers from my head down to my feet..

Me... Good morning ma
Vo...Good morning

Vo... Pass me ur i20 and passport
Me...passed them

Vo...Sincerely, I didn't hear the first question well. But I have read more than a 100 transcripts..I guessed it would be about the school.
Me.. I am going to Missouri university of science and technology

Vo...what's your PhD in?
Me...chemistry

Vo... Who's sponsoring you?
Me...I got a full time employment assistantship that qualifies me for a full tuition and supplementary fees waiver and a monthly stipend of $2019.

Vo...what will ur PhD do for u
Me... I will like to be a university lecturer and researcher in the university where I did my undergraduate degree

Vo.. Are you married with kids?
Me.. I'm married but no kids

Vo...Do you have family in the USA?
Me... No

Vo.. Will your husband be travelling with you (i asked her to repeat the question)
Me.. No ma, he's currently studying in Obafemi Awolowo University.

Vo.. I would be approving your visa..gave me a white paper.

I wasn't asked for any documents but I brought all the broughtables.


There are major mistakes that can ruin your interview even if you get admitted into Harvard.

Lack of confidence...smiling brings confidence.
I was nervous too..but I smiled from the beginning of the process till the end..that boosted my confidence.

Not looking into the consular's face.

Speaking in an inaudible tone

Not answering the exact questions asked

Other factors are based on the individual's specific case.

FILL YOUR DS160 YOURSELF
FILL YOUR DS160 YOURSELF
DON'T LIE IN THE FORM...BE SINCERE
Focus on your interview... Don't listen to bloody stories
Don't let the guys at the gate disturb u at all..No matter what they say, don't listen to them.
Take all the necessary things you need

Congrats. Do you know Stephen?

1. UG Course and GPA: geology 3.0

2. UG School ; unilorin

3. Years of work experience ; less than 2 years

4. Name of firm(s) you've worked with. If you don't want people identifying you with that, you can give a hint (eg. big 4, FMCG, MBB, Investment banking, private equity, tech etc); FIRST BANK

5. Post-MBA career goal; securing a better role in the banking sector

With this information, I may recommend some schools that fit your profile.

I assume you've not taken the GMAT, so I won't ask for that.[/quote]

Barry002:

1. UG Course and GPA: geology 3.0

2. UG School ; unilorin

3. Years of work experience ; less than 2 years

4. Name of firm(s) you've worked with. If you don't want people identifying you with that, you can give a hint (eg. big 4, FMCG, MBB, Investment banking, private equity, tech etc); FIRST BANK

5. Post-MBA career goal; securing a better role in the banking sector

With this information, I may recommend some schools that fit your profile.

I assume you've not taken the GMAT, so I won't ask for that.

Great!
Here are my recommendations.

1. Take the GRE and study hard for it. At this point, I wouldn't want you to worry about schools - worry more about getting a high GRE score. I'm suggesting GRE because I'm assuming you are considering a role in Corporate Finance and not Investment Banking. If you're considering Investment Banking, then it will require more effort as you will need to ace the GMAT with a 90+ percentile score and also invest significantly in networking.

2. Your undergraduate in geology makes you a non-traditional applicant to an MBA. It may be a good thing if you leverage that in your essays. B-schools need diversity, and I don't think they have many geologists in their application pool.

3. Two years work experience is quite on the low side for an MBA. MBA is not a degree for entry-level roles. So, I'll suggest you work towards Fall 2020 and by then, you should have 3 years of work experience which isn't bad.

4. While selecting programs, I will advise you to be open to programs that will give you added skills such as marketing, healthcare management, and analytics. It makes you more versatile and more competitive on the job market. You can do this by selecting dual degrees or by choosing concentrations in those MBA programs.

5. I will recommend UND's Mendoza MBA/MSBA dual degree (STEM), Arizona State MBA, Rochester's Simon B-School (they have a STEM concentration) and Penn State's Smeal MBA. The STEM programs are better in terms of work opportunities because they allow you more chances for the H-1B.

6. If you check carefully, these schools are among the top 50 B-schools in the US and they give significant financial aid for these programs. Those that are not within the top 50 should be very close to top 50. Don't (I repeat, DON'T) apply to a >80th ranked MBA program even if you get full funding. Brand and network is the game in b-schools and your career chances are very very tough when you attend those programs.

7. That should be all.