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egbe12:
Pls any Texas state university student @ San Marcos should DM me asap

You should be the one sending the dm.

Dm Damioli. She is in Texas state at San Marcos. If she don't reply you on time, you can dm me, I have her personal email. I also have another female friend in the school too

Dollypiizu:
Any Student at Texas State University San Marcos should pls send me a DM. A brother just got his visa and he needs to ask questions for clarification.
P.S : He posted his interview transcript already.

You guys should be the ones sending the dm.

Dm Damioli. She is in Texas state at San Marcos. If she don't reply you on time, you can dm me, I have her personal email. I also have another female friend in the school too

Hello Everyone. I’m posting this here because it may be helpful to someone. I had my F2 approved in Abuja yesterday. To be honest the process is a lot more tedious now.. at least mine was.
I’d been denied a b2 Visa in August 2018 when I wanted to visit my fiancé. And an F2 in November after we got married in October.
I applied again immediately and it was approved. To be honest nothing beats preparation and prayers. I prayed o! Lol. My interview took nearly 30 mins. transcript:
VO: Good morning. Passport and i20 please.
Me: Good morning. I hand it over
VO: what’s your relationship with the student?
Me: He’s my husband
VO: When did he leave Nigeria?
Me: xyz month xyz year
VO: He’s been away for this long. What sort of relationship is that?
Me: He’s come to visit me 4 times in the past year.
VO: Raises eyebrows.. checks to confirm. When did you get married? Can I see your marriage certificate and photos from your wedding?
Me: October 2018. I had her the items
VO: Who are these people with you in these photo?
Me: my family and his
VO: why haven’t you changed your name yet?
Me: I have. I offer her the change of name affidavit and a copy of the publication ( to be honest I carried this last minute. Speak of the hand of God!)
VO: so why does your passport still have your maiden name?
Me: I had it before we got married and it’s still valid.
VO: Are you Edo?
Me: No. I’m from xyz state.
VO: How does your husband plan to look after you in the states?
Me: He has an on campus employment that pays him xyz monthly and we have some personal funds. I offer bank statements, she declines it. Wawu.
VO: what are his plans for when he graduates?
Me: he has an offer from xyz company. She asks for the offer letter and I give her.
VO: so is he going to apply for OPT or is this company filing for him immediately?
Me: We Intend to apply for OPT
VO: excuse me for a bit. Takes pictures, marriage certificate and offer letter and disappears for like 15-20 mins.
VO: how did you meet?
Me: we met in 2016 at xyz.
VO: explain further I want to know
Me: getting tired.. he used to work at xyz firm so he was working at bla bla bla and we met at bla bla and exchanged numbers, became friends and bla bla
VO: you used to work at xyz organization?
Me: Yes
VO: are you pregnant or do you intend to have kids in the us?
Me: I’m not pregnant. We won’t be having kids for another two maybe three years.
VO: When did you say you met again?
Me: I explain again
VO: typing and typing. Hands me back all my papers except the i20 and my passport. She scanned my passport again. Left again. Came back.
Then “ your application is approved” please keep your i20 safe and bla bla bla.
I was exhausted! Damn.
Be very prepared. Go with anything that can serve as proof and speak clearly even if your tensed. Try to be confident. They concentrated more on proof of marriage and relationship. They didn’t even ask anything about his school.
Hope this helps!

Osinachi1:
No.

But I thought transcript and nysc cert is one of d requirements

opexy89:
But I thought transcript and nysc cert is one of d requirements

Undergraduate transcript. Yes.
I haven't seen a program that requests for NYSC certificate.

Lagos or Abuja.... Which one is better for interview? Please I need this advice... Cos Most people I see their testimonies here went to Abuja and Somebody told me before that go to Lagos. Now confused

These are one of the requirement if you wanna do your postgraduate degree in Nigeria but in the state NO.

opexy89:
But I thought transcript and nysc cert is one of d requirements

dllenzee:
Lagos or Abuja.... Which one is better for interview? Please I need this advice... Cos Most people I see their testimonies here went to Abuja and Somebody told me before that go to Lagos. Now confused

They are same. Go where ever is closer to you. Lagos has more crowd, so the V.O at Lagos embassy might rush to meet up with the numbers on queue.

Pinkandblue26:
Hello

I'm a silent follower on this thread. I had my interview 9th of January at Abuja embassy( emmergency appointment) Classes started 10th , Orientation for 4th.
I was denied of the the Visa and ever since then I have been mentally down and have not had the zeal to post my transcript to see where I went all wrong. I was interviewed by a white lady in window 9.

Here is my Transcript.

Vo: Good morning, pass your passport (didn't even ask for I20)

Me: (I quickly passed my passport and I20 while I was returning her greetings)

Vo: (not looking at me at all, was just busy typing) why this school?

Me: I chose Alabama A&M University because the Masters degree in Food Science combines Food Microbiology and Food Toxicology as a specialization of which that's where my research interest lies in (she wasn't even maintaining eye contact, was just typing and typing) Also, there is this ongoing research at the department which is about improving on farm food safety practices and nutritional toxicology in sub Saharan Africa. This project potentially tackles challenges of Food safety, food processing, food hygiene, which I see as a major identified problem in my country, Nigeria ( I felt like I had been forgotten on the stand by her, I had to say hello ma are u listening, she gave a one kinda smile)

Vo: yes, go on
Me: I paused for some secs

Vo: what other university did u apply to

Me: South Dakota State University and University of Central Oklahoma

Vo: Who is your sponsor
Me : my Uncle (she didn't even ask what he does)

All through the while, do you know she was just typing and typing, by the time she looked at me, she just took one paper from a file and passed it to me. She didn't even say anything. By the time I looked, the paper was green,I was dazed, blank and dumb for some secs. I was thinking...is the interview all over I looked at the paper , turned back and asked her the reason why she gave me this, she said when I read through, I 'll understand.

I really don't understand what's wrong and why she was typing like forever.

But I have few questions, could it be because classes start 10th and my estimated date of arrival is 9.

Or could it be because I had 2 passport nom. ( there was an error in the last alphabet of my middle name h instead of t on my passport) and I had to quickly go and correct it at Abuja headquarters hence my reason for having a new passport nom.

Could it be when she asked for my passport, I should have presented the 2 passports. Cos on my DS 160, I answered (no) when I was asked if my passport was lost or stolen

Pls brethren, what went wrong.

All the questions that could have showed home ties to my country were not asked
Like* why food science * *why food Microbiology and toxicology* *what would this course do for you* what's your plan after grad* *what does your sponsor do* ..... all those questions were not asked...I didn't spend up to a minute with her.
Even the question I was praying to God not to be asked ( If I wrote any Standardised test) was not asked.
Although TOEFL was waived for me and GRE was not required by Food Science dept.

Please what went wrong
Correct me pls

am sorry for the delay bro.
I cant really see anything wrong with your interview.
What did you feel on your ds 160?
whats your History like?

Please I want to use my Uncle’s Company SOA for interview, what other documents do I need to take as supporting document to the SOA

CuteRedd:
This is good news

Good one, you never can trust Baba Dona

nugoh:
Hello Everyone. I’m posting this here because it may be helpful to someone. I had my F2 approved in Abuja yesterday. To be honest the process is a lot more tedious now.. at least mine was.
I’d been denied a b2 Visa in August 2018 when I wanted to visit my fiancé. And an F2 in November after we got married in October.
I applied again immediately and it was approved. To be honest nothing beats preparation and prayers. I prayed o! Lol. My interview took nearly 30 mins. transcript:
VO: Good morning. Passport and i20 please.
Me: Good morning. I hand it over
VO: what’s your relationship with the student?
Me: He’s my husband
VO: When did he leave Nigeria?
Me: xyz month xyz year
VO: He’s been away for this long. What sort of relationship is that?
Me: He’s come to visit me 4 times in the past year.
VO: Raises eyebrows.. checks to confirm. When did you get married? Can I see your marriage certificate and photos from your wedding?
Me: October 2018. I had her the items
VO: Who are these people with you in these photo?
Me: my family and his
VO: why haven’t you changed your name yet?
Me: I have. I offer her the change of name affidavit and a copy of the publication ( to be honest I carried this last minute. Speak of the hand of God!)
VO: so why does your passport still have your maiden name?
Me: I had it before we got married and it’s still valid.
VO: Are you Edo?
Me: No. I’m from xyz state.
VO: How does your husband plan to look after you in the states?
Me: He has an on campus employment that pays him xyz monthly and we have some personal funds. I offer bank statements, she declines it. Wawu.
VO: what are his plans for when he graduates?
Me: he has an offer from xyz company. She asks for the offer letter and I give her.
VO: so is he going to apply for OPT or is this company filing for him immediately?
Me: We Intend to apply for OPT
VO: excuse me for a bit. Takes pictures, marriage certificate and offer letter and disappears for like 15-20 mins.
VO: how did you meet?
Me: we met in 2016 at xyz.
VO: explain further I want to know
Me: getting tired.. he used to work at xyz firm so he was working at bla bla bla and we met at bla bla and exchanged numbers, became friends and bla bla
VO: you used to work at xyz organization?
Me: Yes
VO: are you pregnant or do you intend to have kids in the us?
Me: I’m not pregnant. We won’t be having kids for another two maybe three years.
VO: When did you say you met again?
Me: I explain again
VO: typing and typing. Hands me back all my papers except the i20 and my passport. She scanned my passport again. Left again. Came back.
Then “ your application is approved” please keep your i20 safe and bla bla bla.
I was exhausted! Damn.
Be very prepared. Go with anything that can serve as proof and speak clearly even if your tensed. Try to be confident. They concentrated more on proof of marriage and relationship. They didn’t even ask anything about his school.
Hope this helps!

First: Happy Married Life!
Second: Congratulations
Third: Welcome to Trumpland

They tried wasting your time to observe if you will fidget. BUT GOD PASS THEM
The vos repeat questions to detect a lie but you stood your ground. THUMBS UP
I understand the stress of your interview. mine was also very long too but lets thank God it was worth it.

A LITTLE TIP:

when i got to the port of entry in Newark, New Jersey it was like another interview they took me to another room and left me for like 7 mins holding my passport and my i-20. i was busy watching videos on my phone and laughing at the same time because i knew they were watching me with their CCTV.
The officer came out and asked me when i will be resuming school. told her then she gave me my i-20 and directed me where to enter taxi if i needed one.

be confident at the port of entry and you will be fine. CONGRATS ONCE MORE AND GOOD LUCK

domex007:
First: Happy Married Life!
Second: Congratulations
Third: Welcome to Trumpland

They tried wasting your time to observe if you will fidget. BUT GOD PASS THEM
The vos repeat questions to detect a lie but you stood your ground. THUMBS UP
I understand the stress of your interview. mine was also very long too but lets thank God it was worth it.

A LITTLE TIP:

when i got to the port of entry in Newark, New Jersey it was like another interview they took me to another room and left me for like 7 mins holding my passport and my i-20. i was busy watching videos on my phone and laughing at the same time because i knew they were watching me with their CCTV.
The officer came out and asked me when i will be resuming school. told her then she gave me my i-20 and directed me where to enter taxi if i needed one.

be confident at the port of entry and you will be fine. CONGRATS ONCE MORE AND GOOD LUCK

Alrighty! Thank you!

Hi V, I contacted you sometime ago on WhatsApp concerning a certain country in Europe, I doubt you'll remember anyway.
But I need to ask you a few questions, how can I reach you? Thanks.

sospunky:
I tapped into someone else's testimony at the beginning of Pt 14 of this wonderful thread. I learnt so much from this family. I eventually shared my testimony in August 2018. Can't believe I've been in America for 3months already...almost done with my first Quarter even.I've answered a few people, please dont stop asking questions here if you need clarity.
I'm sharing this just to encourage you guys....keep the faith and don't stop pursuing your dreams.
Xoxo

Hi, FAM. I have posted this repeatedly but it keeps getting deleted. So, I'll ask again. Is there anyone here who's doing an accelerated bachelor's degree program in nursing. Please if you're, I need to ask you a few questions.
Thanks.

Please I want to use my Uncle’s Company SOA for interview, what other documents do I need to take as supporting document to the SOA. Thanks

domex007:
when i got to the port of entry in Newark, New Jersey it was like another interview they took me to another room and left me for like 7 mins holding my passport and my i-20.

Hey, which school r u @ in NJ?

Just go with his bank statement. That is enough. Learn about how job, possible amount he earns, and prepare what to say if the VO asks, "Why is he the one sponsoring you?", "Why is he willing to pay a lot of money to sponsor you"...the question can come in different form. Good luck!

Milkshakes01:
Please I want to use my Uncle’s Company SOA for interview, what other documents do I need to take as supporting document to the SOA. Thanks

domex007:
First: Happy Married Life!
Second: Congratulations
Third: Welcome to Trumpland

They tried wasting your time to observe if you will fidget. BUT GOD PASS THEM
The vos repeat questions to detect a lie but you stood your ground. THUMBS UP
I understand the stress of your interview. mine was also very long too but lets thank God it was worth it.

A LITTLE TIP:

when i got to the port of entry in Newark, New Jersey it was like another interview they took me to another room and left me for like 7 mins holding my passport and my i-20. i was busy watching videos on my phone and laughing at the same time because i knew they were watching me with their CCTV.
The officer came out and asked me when i will be resuming school. told her then she gave me my i-20 and directed me where to enter taxi if i needed one.

be confident at the port of entry and you will be fine. CONGRATS ONCE MORE AND GOOD LUCK

Congratulations. Useful tips.

Good Morning all... I did my Dropbox in December 2018 and just got a text message this January 2019 that my passport is ready for pick up... also got an email confirming same. But before then I tracked it online and noticed it showed me on the dash board available appointment date. Please does this mean I am being invited for interview or what... I am yet to collect my passport. Did not receive any call or sms inviting me.

Can anyone advice on what to Do, as this is strange to me...

Kings

Happy Sunday everyone
Please I need someone to work with me in writing my G.A funding application. Interns of prove reading and giving essentially advice. I just received the mail from my graduate coordinator last Friday.
These funding is a must pls
E dakun oooo

Olalekank:
Finally! Grateful all hurdles have been crossed.

I wish him all the best of luck in the world during the interview.

Thank you. Unfortunately, he was denied. However and quite weird, his mom was given . I decided to add his mom to the whole thing so that she'd be able to visit the boy o, only for the VO to deny the boy and give the mom (she's in her mid 40's)

I'm not deterred. We are firing on to Canada. I kinda think he was refused cos he didn't write any standardised test.

ifyalways:
Thank you. Unfortunately, he was denied. However and quite weird, his mom was given . I decided to add his mom to the whole thing so that she'd be able to visit the boy o, only for the VO to deny the boy and give the mom (she's in her mid 40's)

I'm not deterred. We are firing on to Canada. I kinda think he was refused cos he didn't write any standardised test.

Awn, I'm sorry about that. A friend was recently denied, I know how it feels.

These US guys are not smiling at all
I feel he should refire at the embassy once again while starting preparation for Canada!

One shouldn't deter in this US, as someone stated earlier, they want to see if you have grit and an additional 57k to spend.

Goodluck

Why not pick the passport first? Go get the passport first.

Kiaso82:
Good Morning all... I did my Dropbox in December 2018 and just got a text message this January 2019 that my passport is ready for pick up... also got an email confirming same. But before then I tracked it online and noticed it showed me on the dash board available appointment date. Please does this mean I am being invited for interview or what... I am yet to collect my passport. Did not receive any call or sms inviting me.

Can anyone advice on what to Do, as this is strange to me...

Kings

What is the GA SOP question on?

Senatorbee:
Happy Sunday everyone
Please I need someone to work with me in writing my G.A funding application. Interns of prove reading and giving essentially advice. I just received the mail from my graduate coordinator last Friday.
These funding is a must pls
E dakun oooo

SoA how many months. 3 or 6months. thanks in anticipation.

fairheart:
What is the GA SOP question on?

I have sent u a mail before concerning these but got no response from you.
I will attach it to your mail now
Thanks in advance

6 months!

fizcoo20:
SoA how many months. 3 or 6months. thanks in anticipation.

nugoh:
Hello Everyone. I’m posting this here because it may be helpful to someone. I had my F2 approved in Abuja yesterday. To be honest the process is a lot more tedious now.. at least mine was.
I’d been denied a b2 Visa in August 2018 when I wanted to visit my fiancé. And an F2 in November after we got married in October.
I applied again immediately and it was approved. To be honest nothing beats preparation and prayers. I prayed o! Lol. My interview took nearly 30 mins. transcript:
VO: Good morning. Passport and i20 please.
Me: Good morning. I hand it over
VO: what’s your relationship with the student?
Me: He’s my husband
VO: When did he leave Nigeria?
Me: xyz month xyz year
VO: He’s been away for this long. What sort of relationship is that?
Me: He’s come to visit me 4 times in the past year.
VO: Raises eyebrows.. checks to confirm. When did you get married? Can I see your marriage certificate and photos from your wedding?
Me: October 2018. I had her the items
VO: Who are these people with you in these photo?
Me: my family and his
VO: why haven’t you changed your name yet?
Me: I have. I offer her the change of name affidavit and a copy of the publication ( to be honest I carried this last minute. Speak of the hand of God!)
VO: so why does your passport still have your maiden name?
Me: I had it before we got married and it’s still valid.
VO: Are you Edo?
Me: No. I’m from xyz state.
VO: How does your husband plan to look after you in the states?
Me: He has an on campus employment that pays him xyz monthly and we have some personal funds. I offer bank statements, she declines it. Wawu.
VO: what are his plans for when he graduates?
Me: he has an offer from xyz company. She asks for the offer letter and I give her.
VO: so is he going to apply for OPT or is this company filing for him immediately?
Me: We Intend to apply for OPT
VO: excuse me for a bit. Takes pictures, marriage certificate and offer letter and disappears for like 15-20 mins.
VO: how did you meet?
Me: we met in 2016 at xyz.
VO: explain further I want to know
Me: getting tired.. he used to work at xyz firm so he was working at bla bla bla and we met at bla bla and exchanged numbers, became friends and bla bla
VO: you used to work at xyz organization?
Me: Yes
VO: are you pregnant or do you intend to have kids in the us?
Me: I’m not pregnant. We won’t be having kids for another two maybe three years.
VO: When did you say you met again?
Me: I explain again
VO: typing and typing. Hands me back all my papers except the i20 and my passport. She scanned my passport again. Left again. Came back.
Then “ your application is approved” please keep your i20 safe and bla bla bla.
I was exhausted! Damn.
Be very prepared. Go with anything that can serve as proof and speak clearly even if your tensed. Try to be confident. They concentrated more on proof of marriage and relationship. They didn’t even ask anything about his school.
Hope this helps!

Congratulations ☺️.

I sent you a pm. Please do respond when you see it

Really?

Senatorbee:
I have sent u a mail before concerning these but got no response from you.
I will attach it to your mail now
Thanks in advance

fairheart:
6 months!

thanks.

fairheart:
Really?

Yes
Pls check your mails