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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by domex007: 6:48pm On Jan 09, 2019
Pat006:
Had my interview today. To be honest with you all ehn. I cannot comprehend all I said to get the white paper. It was like something else assumed me. I'm saying because I can't give a transcript and I know I learnt a lot from reading people's transcript.

It was my first time though.
It was an MBA program with focus on financial management and investment.
Lincoln university California is the school.

But my advice is simple. Know well about the course you are going for. Please don't cram.

Thank you nairalanders.. You groomed me!!!


CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME TO OBAMALAND TRUMPLAND grin

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by domex007: 6:50pm On Jan 09, 2019
Oeworldbest1:


Congratulations. Were there many applicants there today?



i dont know about abuja but there are always many applicats in Lagos.
take it from me that went to the embassy 4 times before eventually getting my visa.. NIGERIANS WON JA grin grin grin grin
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Pefuele(m): 7:19pm On Jan 09, 2019
iseoluwa89:

Yes it does. Am trying to ask other questions regarding the inflows now
What happen to the inflow?
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Pefuele(m): 7:28pm On Jan 09, 2019
slamcole:


It went well bro.
Ok,I just saw your transcript.You had it in Abuja.
Nice one.Congrats!
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Nobody: 7:40pm On Jan 09, 2019
fairheart:
Nothing really. I am just interested in his application. But it's wrong to come here publicly and start talking about reduction of age and how to do the same on academic records. The Yorubas would say, "Gbogbo aso ko la n sa lo'run" - or else, the colours of the cloth will fade and will depreciate in value. When I read he play football, I got interested. There is full scholarship for that from certain schools--especially if it's undergraduate. There just need to be list of prove he's actually a footballer and played at secondary school level.


Hello bro, I sent you a msg on email
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Nobody: 7:42pm On Jan 09, 2019
Hmm how would the VO's know how many schools I applied to ? Can't I just say 10
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by fairheart(m): 7:49pm On Jan 09, 2019
Please tell the VO you applied to 30 schools. 30 schools! Na straight approval you go get. grin grin grin grin grin
You are really funny. Tell your case as it may be. But joke apart, did you really apply to 10 schools?


eastafro:
Hmm how would the VO's know how many schools I applied to ? Can't I just say 10
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by homirefacuny(m): 8:10pm On Jan 09, 2019
eastafro:
Hmm how would the VO's know how many schools I applied to ? Can't I just say 10

grin
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by TheZed(m): 8:23pm On Jan 09, 2019
eastafro:
Hmm how would the VO's know how many schools I applied to ? Can't I just say 10
Dont be tempted to lie. What if you’re asked how many gave you admission?
Then you lie again, this time you probably reduce the lie and say 5. What if you’re further asked to produce acceptance letter as proof? What will you do ? Don’t make things difficult for yourself. Just tell the truth.

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Teaser0904(f): 9:23pm On Jan 09, 2019
Abacino007:


Like What? If you have any reason please say it so that I can work on it because I will be going back for fall.

I am very interested

Weak ans tho,the vo was not impressed.Try to practice more and don't crame,no lies as well.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by biikeys(m): 9:24pm On Jan 09, 2019
anikemoses:
Exactly my reaction when I saw that but then some responses are not worth the stress...Do u know how many years it took me with sleepless nights to finish my thesis?not to mention a Thesis that’s good enough to convince the entire Thesis committee members, then u head to another set of rigorous writing phase..MSc Thesis option is not child’s play here.

Yeah. Add conference papers and journals within a very limited time-frame to that..some things need to be experienced before making assumptions.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by kodeya(m): 9:36pm On Jan 09, 2019
Good day folks

Does an active citizenship petition filing ruins one's chances of being granted a student VISA ? I meant if I fill it in the DS 160 form ?
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by abeeolars: 9:37pm On Jan 09, 2019
So happy for you! quote author=Pat006 post=74594242]Had my interview today. To be honest with you all ehn. I cannot comprehend all I said to get the white paper. It was like something else assumed me. I'm saying because I can't give a transcript and I know I learnt a lot from reading people's transcript.

It was my first time though.
It was an MBA program with focus on financial management and investment.
Lincoln university California is the school.

But my advice is simple. Know well about the course you are going for. Please don't cram.

Thank you nairalanders.. You groomed me!!![/quote]
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Walspring: 9:37pm On Jan 09, 2019
fairheart:
Please tell the VO you applied to 30 schools. 30 schools! Na straight approval you go get. grin grin grin grin grin
You are really funny. Tell your case as it may be. But joke apart, did you really apply to 10 schools?



Salvage man.. grin grin grin grin grin

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Walspring: 9:39pm On Jan 09, 2019
eastafro:
Hmm how would the VO's know how many schools I applied to ? Can't I just say 10

If you don't apply to 10 schools do not go there and say it.
Just be sincere and follow your mind and heart

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by djlaqua91(m): 9:42pm On Jan 09, 2019
djlaqua91:
Hello guys,

If the funds one has raised is solely in forex like dollars. And it's an active Dom account, would that suffice? Or must one convert all into naira before going for visa Interview? Thanks

Any feedback on this?
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by fairheart(m): 10:27pm On Jan 09, 2019
Abi now. grin
Walspring:


Salvage man.. grin grin grin grin grin
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by fairheart(m): 10:29pm On Jan 09, 2019
It is cool. Just make sure you go with docs to prove this, and sponsor statement of account.
Goodluck.

djlaqua91:


Any feedback on this?
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Sheq: 11:08pm On Jan 09, 2019
kidUrbane:
Hello gurus in the house,
I recently applied for WES evaluation and I’m still in the process of submitting my documents to WES. I am applying to a masters program. However, among the documents to be submitted listed includes WAEC scratch card and the last examination result from my secondary school. What happens if I cannot provide the last examination result from my secondary school. I am not referring to WAEC result. I can provide the scratch card. I really do not understand why they require the secondary school result since I am applying to a masters program and not undergraduate. Please if you have done WES evaluation before please enlighten me on how you fulfilled this particular requirement (high school examination result). Thank you.
how are tou sendimg your waec please... i am so frustrated... they arent askimg for school results...but uni transcripts... i feel so frustrated right now

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Teaser0904(f): 11:10pm On Jan 09, 2019
Pat006:
Had my interview today. To be honest with you all ehn. I cannot comprehend all I said to get the white paper. It was like something else assumed me. I'm saying because I can't give a transcript and I know I learnt a lot from reading people's transcript.

It was my first time though.
It was an MBA program with focus on financial management and investment.
Lincoln university California is the school.

But my advice is simple. Know well about the course you are going for. Please don't cram.

Thank you nairalanders.. You groomed me!!!
Congrats and welcome to Trumpland.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Ijebuboy525: 12:28am On Jan 10, 2019
Pat006:
Had my interview today. To be honest with you all ehn. I cannot comprehend all I said to get the white paper. It was like something else assumed me. I'm saying because I can't give a transcript and I know I learnt a lot from reading people's transcript.

It was my first time though.
It was an MBA program with focus on financial management and investment.
Lincoln university California is the school.
Congratulations, welcome to Oakland, you can DM if you need any help.

But my advice is simple. Know well about the course you are going for. Please don't cram.

Thank you nairalanders.. You groomed me!!!
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Ijebuboy525: 12:30am On Jan 10, 2019
Pat006:
Had my interview today. To be honest with you all ehn. I cannot comprehend all I said to get the white paper. It was like something else assumed me. I'm saying because I can't give a transcript and I know I learnt a lot from reading people's transcript.

It was my first time though.
It was an MBA program with focus on financial management and investment.
Lincoln university California is the school.
Congratulations, welcome to Oakland, you can DM if you need any help.

But my advice is simple. Know well about the course you are going for. Please don't cram.

Thank you nairalanders.. You groomed me!!!

Congratulations, welcome to Oakland, you can DM me if you need help. Cheers �
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by groovychik(f): 1:47am On Jan 10, 2019
Good morning all, a friend of mine stammers a little and has an interview at the US embassy next week. Is it okay for her to tell them immediately after 'good morning' about this, so they would not think that her stutter is caused by something else? Please let me know your thoughts

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by sheke01: 3:27am On Jan 10, 2019
kodeya:
Good day folks

Does an active citizenship petition filing ruins one's chances of being granted a student VISA ? I meant if I fill it in the DS 160 form ?

In my opinion, having an active citizenship petition filing shows migration/citizenship intent which is a big issue. The major reason why people are being denied is not having strong home ties which can be rephrase to being seen as a potential immigrant.
You now going for F1 while your immigrant/citizenship petition is ongoing clearly shows you want to migrate using F1 as a cover.

My advice will be for you to chill until a decision is made on your citizenship petition before applying for F1.

This is my own opinion based on the very very little i know about this matter. Don't take it too serious. Kindly wait for more experienced gurus to comment

Hope this helps you. Best Regards

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by Nobody: 5:28am On Jan 10, 2019
groovychik:
Good morning all, a friend of mine stammers a little and has an interview at the US embassy next week. Is it okay for her to tell them immediately after 'good morning' about this, so they would not think that her stutter is caused by something else? Please let me know your thoughts

First of all, accept the fact that the friend in question is you! I'll give you my experience so that you don't feel that you are alone. Others with a similar issue can also read this and note the tips.

I'm emotionally touched to respond to this question because I also have a similar issue and have somehow managed it.

You won't go wrong telling the VO about your speech issues before you start the interview. In fact, this step is recommended by one of the VO's here on nairaland. The benefit of this step is that it reduces your stress level and allows the VO to be patient with you. If you don't trust your fluency or you feel you may have moments of stuttering during your interview, I advise you follow this strategy.

The other strategy, which I used, is to rehearse very very well and know your words for every likely question. This strategy is different from cramming. Know your school, your program, everything about your application and rehearse them very very well. I rehearsed every day for one month before my interview. I drafted likely questions and gave to my nice friend who called me every day at a particular time for 3 rounds of interviews. It took less than 40 minutes each day for the interviews and the feedback. The friend knew my condition and suggested ways I could avoid some words or use synonyms where necessary. Another friend, who also knew about my condition, assisted with several rounds of physical mocks a few days to my interview. To practice my fluency, I volunteered to help other visa applicants with their mocks on the condition that they also give me mock interviews. So, I would do 3 rounds with them and they will do 3 rounds with me. These applicants did not know about my condition and even when I stuttered sometimes, it wasn't pronounced and they didn't notice. I used their interviews to get a feel of how the atmosphere will be when I'm interviewing with a total stranger like a VO. I think I had ~ 12 mocks with those visa applicants.

My strategy may be very hectic, but I did it because I hate being seen as an object of pity. So, if method 2 seems hectic for you, method 1 is totally fine. Just rehearse, relax and tell the VO about your issue. Then, speak without fear because 90% of stuttering is caused by the fear of stuttering, not even the stuttering itself.

Overall, being a stutterer is a very hard thing in our society. Just imagine the shame you'll feel when you have your moments while giving a speech in a packed gathering. Just be strong and keep pushing.

About my interview, I had two stuttering moments but I think the VO didn't notice because I paused, took a deep breath and continued. She may probably be thinking that "E be like say this boy don forget him script grin grin grin".

God bless.

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by kodeya(m): 6:21am On Jan 10, 2019
Thanks a lot. I'll wait on other opinions

sheke01:


In my opinion, having an active citizenship petition filing shows migration/citizenship intent which is a big issue. The major reason why people are being denied is not having strong home ties which can be rephrase to being seen as a potential immigrant.
You now going for F1 while your immigrant/citizenship petition is ongoing clearly shows you want to migrate using F1 as a cover.

My advice will be for you to chill until a decision is made on your citizenship petition before applying for F1.

This is my own opinion based on the very very little i know about this matter. Don't take it too serious. Kindly wait for more experienced gurus to comment

Hope this helps you. Best Regards
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by fairheart(m): 6:38am On Jan 10, 2019
God bless you.
sheke01:


In my opinion, having an active citizenship petition filing shows migration/citizenship intent which is a big issue. The major reason why people are being denied is not having strong home ties which can be rephrase to being seen as a potential immigrant.
You now going for F1 while your immigrant/citizenship petition is ongoing clearly shows you want to migrate using F1 as a cover.

My advice will be for you to chill until a decision is made on your citizenship petition before applying for F1.

This is my own opinion based on the very very little i know about this matter. Don't take it too serious. Kindly wait for more experienced gurus to comment

Hope this helps you. Best Regards
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by fairheart(m): 6:53am On Jan 10, 2019
There are two sides to this issue. I am sure that you must have stated on your DSFORM that the immigrant petition is ongoing or that someone has filed for you. In that case, this is in the system (in fact, they'll figure it out later (during background check) before they seal the visa on your passport even if you don't state it). During your interview, the consular might noticed and ask questions related to that. It could generate a lot of questions and as sheke01 opined, it will not help your F1 application. It literally says you're trying to obtain the F1 Visa to migrate to the US to be with whoever has been filling for you, and that you'll not come back. Your chance is slim!

However, if you could explain your case very well and the consular who interviews you understand, you may be lucky; the VO may get up during the interview and seek his/her superior's guide on whether or not to refuse you. But I smell refusal on issue like this.

I always advise that if the citizenship petition is ongoing and has taken in a lot of processing time, why not wait? If you can't wait, then know that your F1 Visa may be refused on that ground. It certainly reduces your chance, but NOTE: things happens-- including miraculous F1 visa approval.

Good luck!

kodeya:
Good day folks

Does an active citizenship petition filing ruins one's chances of being granted a student VISA ? I meant if I fill it in the DS 160 form ?

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by kidUrbane: 7:13am On Jan 10, 2019
Sheq:
how are tou sendimg your waec please... i am so frustrated... they arent askimg for school results...but uni transcripts... i feel so frustrated right now

Hello,
I haven’t sent any document yet. I was in the process of completing my registration when I made the quoted enquiry. I implore our gurus in the house who have had experiences on this issue to please guide us through the WES process and please help us attend to the question above. Thank you.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by justwise(m): 7:23am On Jan 10, 2019
fairheart:
Send a message to me. Are you planning to get scholarship?

lipsrsealed

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 14 by CuteRedd(f): 7:27am On Jan 10, 2019
kidUrbane:


Hello,
I haven’t sent any document yet. I was in the process of completing my registration when I made the quoted enquiry. I implore our gurus in the house who have had experiences on this issue to please guide us through the WES process and please help us attend to the question above. Thank you.
there is a thread on WES issues https://www.nairaland.com/3033375/having-issues-wes/16#3033375.529 all your questions have been answered there.

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