Evening all.
I have been a silent follower of this thread and I feel it’s important for me to share my experience to help guide others.
I got an admission at Lincoln University in California for my MBA, Summer 2019 to be precise
My interview took place today. 7am

VO: pass me your passport and I20
Me: I passed the documents
VO: oh you are going to Lincoln University
Me: yes
VO: Do you have pictures of the school?
Me: No I don’t
VO: have you seen the school before
Me: Yes
VO: Describe What the front looks like?
Me: It has a beautiful front with a gate...Honestly I was surprised to hear this question, so I just said something
VO: It doesn’t have a gate, I have seen it before, I know what it looks like...
VO: Why are you going to the US
Me: I am going for my master of business administration program with a concentration in...VO cuts in
VO: How many schools did you apply to
Me: 2
VO: Name them
Me: Lincoln University and Louisiana State Uni
VO: Why Lincoln
Me: Lincoln University is affordable and... VO cuts in
VO: Did you take any standardized test
Me: No, it was waived
VO: You are not qualified and she handed me the yellow paper.

Please kindly advice on the way forward

Vikkychase01:
Evening all.
I have been a silent follower of this thread and I feel it’s important for me to share my experience to help guide others.
I got an admission at Lincoln University in California for my MBA, Summer 2019 to be precise
My interview took place today. 7am

VO: pass me your passport and I20
Me: I passed the documents
VO: oh you are going to Lincoln University
Me: yes
VO: Do you have pictures of the school?
Me: No I don’t
VO: have you seen the school before
Me: Yes
VO: Describe What the front looks like?
Me: It has a beautiful front with a gate...Honestly I was surprised to hear this question, so I just said something
VO: It doesn’t have a gate, I have seen it before, I know what it looks like...
VO: Why are you going to the US
Me: I am going for my master of business administration program with a concentration in...VO cuts in
VO: How many schools did you apply to
Me: 2
VO: Name them
Me: Lincoln University and Louisiana State Uni
VO: Why Lincoln
Me: Lincoln University is affordable and... VO cuts in
VO: Did you take any standardized test
Me: No, it was waived
VO: You are not qualified and she handed me the yellow paper.

Please kindly advice on the way forward

Lincoln University California enrolls 600 students across Bsc, Msc n PhD. I have a feeling u also knew u were not going to that school for studies. Let's not waste time on this one.

Vikkychase01:
Evening all.
I have been a silent follower of this thread and I feel it’s important for me to share my experience to help guide others.
I got an admission at Lincoln University in California for my MBA, Summer 2019 to be precise
My interview took place today. 7am

VO: pass me your passport and I20
Me: I passed the documents
VO: oh you are going to Lincoln University
Me: yes
VO: Do you have pictures of the school?
Me: No I don’t
VO: have you seen the school before
Me: Yes
VO: Describe What the front looks like?
Me: It has a beautiful front with a gate...Honestly I was surprised to hear this question, so I just said something
VO: It doesn’t have a gate, I have seen it before, I know what it looks like...



Please kindly advice on the way forward

Bro, the VO savaged you man ... That school is not worth it bro, don't ever think of reapplying with that school's form I-20. Have you ever thought of a good reason for leaving Louisiana State University for Lincoln University?
Get it right this time young man. Bless!

Vikkychase01:
Evening all.
I have been a silent follower of this thread and I feel it’s important for me to share my experience to help guide others.
I got an admission at Lincoln University in California for my MBA, Summer 2019 to be precise
My interview took place today. 7am

VO: pass me your passport and I20
Me: I passed the documents
VO: oh you are going to Lincoln University
Me: yes
VO: Do you have pictures of the school?
Me: No I don’t
VO: have you seen the school before
Me: Yes
VO: Describe What the front looks like?
Me: It has a beautiful front with a gate...Honestly I was surprised to hear this question, so I just said something
VO: It doesn’t have a gate, I have seen it before, I know what it looks like...
VO: Why are you going to the US
Me: I am going for my master of business administration program with a concentration in...VO cuts in
VO: How many schools did you apply to
Me: 2
VO: Name them
Me: Lincoln University and Louisiana State Uni
VO: Why Lincoln
Me: Lincoln University is affordable and... VO cuts in
VO: Did you take any standardized test
Me: No, it was waived
VO: You are not qualified and she handed me the yellow paper.

Please kindly advice on the way forward

Lincoln University? Affordable?
You started on the wrong foot bro.

I believe the VO expected to hear about the quality of the course and school . Cost comes later.
The VO sha!
I know a lot of VOs don't joke with Tests like the GRE or GMAT.

But you should have a better reason of choosing Lincoln rather than the cost.

sharwama:
Yaaay!!!
Whup whup!!!
Congratulations sir
You have inspired me to post my approved transcript as well. Wait make I chop belleful first

Oya share transcript. Don't cover the Lord's goodness. D

sharwama:
Yaaay!!!
Whup whup!!!
Congratulations sir
You have inspired me to post my approved transcript as well. Wait make I chop belleful first

Congratulations

TALE OF AN APPROVED VISA
Written by Miss Sharwama
I remember my heart pounding as I had my bath at 4:30 a.m. yesterday. I was so afraid, I couldn’t even sponge properly. I kept asking myself, “Sharwama after all the noise you have been making on NL, what if you get denied?” “What if you stutter and can’t make eye contact with the VO”… As I applied cream on my chocolate skin, I remember hearing a very gentle voice “Sharwama be still and know that I am God, I have gone ahead of you to make the crooked places straight”. This really gave me courage.
My uncle drove me to the embassy; my interview was at 6:30 a.m. and I got there right on time. I followed all the processes and protocol kini and then I came face-to-face with the visa officer. I paid no attention to the window number. I said a mental prayer “Father, the hour has come, glorify your daughter” and the Lord spoke to me “Sharwama, I have glorified you before and I will do it again”.

VO: Good morning and how are you?
Sharwama: Good morning. I am not sure how I feel; I have butterflies in my stomach.
VO: (Smiles) I understand how you feel, this won’t take much time. Pass me your I-20, passport and SEVIS receipt (I did)
VO: Why do you need this visa?
Sharwama: I want to pursue a masters in Biology Program at East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee. I can’t do that if my visa isn’t approved.
VO: I see here that your sponsor is your mother but you also have a graduate assistantship, I am impressed!
Sharwama: I am glad you are.
VO: I will be approving your visa (hands me the white paper with circled location. Gave me back my I-20 and SEVIS receipt. Said the whole tyonteugdfvcvnm,jklpewszxcvbnmi but I didn’t hear anything. When she was done talking, I was still staring at her. The next person was already behind me)
VO: You can leave now
Sharwama: Is that all? You didn’t ask why I chose ETSU, the schools I applied to, what I have been doing since, you didn’t ask my study plan or even what this degree would do for me or my plans after completion?
(She was about interrupting but I burst into tears)
Sharwarma: Do you know how much the bank charged my sponsor in order to print statements of her multiple accounts? Or the stress it took to colour-print my GRE and TOEFL scores? I nearly had an accident you know. So what would I do with these papers now? Maybe you don’t know this, but I spent the last three months of my life, waking up in the middle of the night to rehearse for this interview and all you did was ask THREE questions? Would you please interview me again?
Her mouth was wide open, her eyes were all out of the socket, and she was in utter shock! Next, a security officer approached me. I knew he would show me out. As he led me, I tightly held on to the white paper and my documents. For some reason, I turned to the VO and saw her smiling at me. I wiped my tears and smiled back. Right there in that moment, I knew she would go to bed with memories of a crazy girl who had her F1 visa approved effortlessly and just couldn’t believe it.
Yes, I remember tasting something in my mouth, kinda tasted like Ribena and I kept licking my mouth till I opened my eyes and saw Martins, my little nephew with Ribena in his hands. It was 7:30 a.m.; I jumped out of bed, knowing I would be late for work. I hurriedly had my bath, brushed my teeth, there was no time for the normal early morning pooing. I ran out of the house, stopped Keke and entered. As he drove me, I couldn’t help but smile. Although, I knew my boss would query me for coming late, I was grateful because my beautiful dream was worth it…
Written by the girl who keeps seeing V.O’s in her sleep.
Inspired by samdgreat2011’s approved visa

We are also pleased to offer you a financial package for three years in the form of six semesters of full support (20 hours per week) either as a Teaching Associate (TA), Graduate Assistant (GA), or a combination of TA and GA. The total award is worth up to $67,000, depending upon actual workload. Support beyond the first three years will be available based on department need and applicant qualifications.
This offer is contingent upon the University receiving necessary funding and meeting enrollment expectations, approval of the Dean of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, and upon you meeting the eligibility requirements for University employment. This offer is also subject to federal and state taxes. You must be in good standing and be making reasonable progress towards your MS degree at all time .i mail the grad coordinator to please throw more light on the offer before i respond with an acceptance but what she is a explaining i seem not to understand. please @fairheart, bracelum, lagosismyhome, brown2green and my house members. please i need your proper interpretation of this.

Congratulation to you on your approval. [quote author=orimahspence post=78473998][/quote]

Congratulations!!!! Amen![quote author=sharwama post=78478085] TALE OF AN APPROVED VISA

sharwama:
TALE OF AN APPROVED VISA
Written by Miss Sharwama
I remember my heart pounding as I had my bath at 4:30 a.m. yesterday. I was so afraid, I couldn’t even sponge properly. I kept asking myself, “Sharwama after all the noise you have been making on NL, what if you get denied?” “What if you stutter and can’t make eye contact with the VO”… As I applied cream on my chocolate skin, I remember hearing a very gentle voice “Sharwama be still and know that I am God, I have gone ahead of you to make the crooked places straight”. This really gave me courage.
My uncle drove me to the embassy; my interview was at 6:30 a.m. and I got there right on time. I followed all the processes and protocol kini and then I came face-to-face with the visa officer. I paid no attention to the window number. I said a mental prayer “Father, the hour has come, glorify your daughter” and the Lord spoke to me “Sharwama, I have glorified you before and I will do it again”.

VO: Good morning and how are you?
Sharwama: Good morning. I am not sure how I feel; I have butterflies in my stomach.
VO: (Smiles) I understand how you feel, this won’t take much time. Pass me your I-20, passport and SEVIS receipt (I did)
VO: Why do you need this visa?
Sharwama: I want to pursue a masters in Biology Program at East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee. I can’t do that if my visa isn’t approved.
VO: I see here that your sponsor is your mother but you also have a graduate assistantship, I am impressed!
Sharwama: I am glad you are.
VO: I will be approving your visa (hands me the white paper with circled location. Gave me back my I-20 and SEVIS receipt. Said the whole tyonteugdfvcvnm,jklpewszxcvbnmi but I didn’t hear anything. When she was done talking, I was still staring at her. The next person was already behind me)
VO: You can leave now
Sharwama: Is that all? You didn’t ask why I chose ETSU, the schools I applied to, what I have been doing since, you didn’t ask my study plan or even what this degree would do for me or my plans after completion?
(She was about interrupting but I burst into tears)
Sharwarma: Do you know how much the bank charged my sponsor in order to print statements of her multiple accounts? Or the stress it took to colour-print my GRE and TOEFL scores? I nearly had an accident you know. So what would I do with these papers now? Maybe you don’t know this, but I spent the last three months of my life, waking up in the middle of the night to rehearse for this interview and all you did was ask THREE questions? Would you please interview me again?
Her mouth was wide open, her eyes were all out of the socket, and she was in utter shock! Next, a security officer approached me. I knew he would show me out. As he led me, I tightly held on to the white paper and my documents. For some reason, I turned to the VO and saw her smiling at me. I wiped my tears and smiled back. Right there in that moment, I knew she would go to bed with memories of a crazy girl who had her F1 visa approved effortlessly and just couldn’t believe it.
Yes, I remember tasting something in my mouth, kinda tasted like Ribena and I kept licking my mouth till I opened my eyes and saw Martins, my little nephew with Ribena in his hands. It was 7:30 a.m.; I jumped out of bed, knowing I would be late for work. I hurriedly had my bath, brushed my teeth, there was no time for the normal early morning pooing. I ran out of the house, stopped Keke and entered. As he drove me, I couldn’t help but smile. Although, I knew my boss would query me for coming late, I was grateful because my beautiful dream was worth it…
Written by the girl who keeps seeing V.O’s in her sleep.
Inspired by samdgreat2011’s approved visa

looking forward to meeting you at ETSU. I am waiting for my I-20 though.

You told an unnecessary lie on the very first question you were asked!!!! NEVER do that again. You should have told the simple truth ' no I haven't seen the school'. It's not rocket science, if you can tell such a blatant lie, then why should the VO believe any other thing you said.

Vikkychase01:
Evening all.
I have been a silent follower of this thread and I feel it’s important for me to share my experience to help guide others.
I got an admission at Lincoln University in California for my MBA, Summer 2019 to be precise
My interview took place today. 7am

VO: pass me your passport and I20
Me: I passed the documents
VO: oh you are going to Lincoln University
Me: yes
VO: Do you have pictures of the school?
Me: No I don’t
VO: have you seen the school before
Me: Yes
VO: Describe What the front looks like?
Me: It has a beautiful front with a gate...Honestly I was surprised to hear this question, so I just said something
VO: It doesn’t have a gate, I have seen it before, I know what it looks like...
VO: Why are you going to the US
Me: I am going for my master of business administration program with a concentration in...VO cuts in
VO: How many schools did you apply to
Me: 2
VO: Name them
Me: Lincoln University and Louisiana State Uni
VO: Why Lincoln
Me: Lincoln University is affordable and... VO cuts in
VO: Did you take any standardized test
Me: No, it was waived
VO: You are not qualified and she handed me the yellow paper.

Please kindly advice on the way forward

sharwama:
TALE OF AN APPROVED VISA
Written by Miss Sharwama
I remember my heart pounding as I had my bath at 4:30 a.m. yesterday. I was so afraid, I couldn’t even sponge properly. I kept asking myself, “Sharwama after all the noise you have been making on NL, what if you get denied?” “What if you stutter and can’t make eye contact with the VO”… As I applied cream on my chocolate skin, I remember hearing a very gentle voice “Sharwama be still and know that I am God, I have gone ahead of you to make the crooked places straight”. This really gave me courage.
My uncle drove me to the embassy; my interview was at 6:30 a.m. and I got there right on time. I followed all the processes and protocol kini and then I came face-to-face with the visa officer. I paid no attention to the window number. I said a mental prayer “Father, the hour has come, glorify your daughter” and the Lord spoke to me “Sharwama, I have glorified you before and I will do it again”.

VO: Good morning and how are you?
Sharwama: Good morning. I am not sure how I feel; I have butterflies in my stomach.
VO: (Smiles) I understand how you feel, this won’t take much time. Pass me your I-20, passport and SEVIS receipt (I did)
VO: Why do you need this visa?
Sharwama: I want to pursue a masters in Biology Program at East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee. I can’t do that if my visa isn’t approved.
VO: I see here that your sponsor is your mother but you also have a graduate assistantship, I am impressed!
Sharwama: I am glad you are.
VO: I will be approving your visa (hands me the white paper with circled location. Gave me back my I-20 and SEVIS receipt. Said the whole tyonteugdfvcvnm,jklpewszxcvbnmi but I didn’t hear anything. When she was done talking, I was still staring at her. The next person was already behind me)
VO: You can leave now
Sharwama: Is that all? You didn’t ask why I chose ETSU, the schools I applied to, what I have been doing since, you didn’t ask my study plan or even what this degree would do for me or my plans after completion?
(She was about interrupting but I burst into tears)
Sharwarma: Do you know how much the bank charged my sponsor in order to print statements of her multiple accounts? Or the stress it took to colour-print my GRE and TOEFL scores? I nearly had an accident you know. So what would I do with these papers now? Maybe you don’t know this, but I spent the last three months of my life, waking up in the middle of the night to rehearse for this interview and all you did was ask THREE questions? Would you please interview me again?
Her mouth was wide open, her eyes were all out of the socket, and she was in utter shock! Next, a security officer approached me. I knew he would show me out. As he led me, I tightly held on to the white paper and my documents. For some reason, I turned to the VO and saw her smiling at me. I wiped my tears and smiled back. Right there in that moment, I knew she would go to bed with memories of a crazy girl who had her F1 visa approved effortlessly and just couldn’t believe it.
Yes, I remember tasting something in my mouth, kinda tasted like Ribena and I kept licking my mouth till I opened my eyes and saw Martins, my little nephew with Ribena in his hands. It was 7:30 a.m.; I jumped out of bed, knowing I would be late for work. I hurriedly had my bath, brushed my teeth, there was no time for the normal early morning pooing. I ran out of the house, stopped Keke and entered. As he drove me, I couldn’t help but smile. Although, I knew my boss would query me for coming late, I was grateful because my beautiful dream was worth it…
Written by the girl who keeps seeing V.O’s in her sleep.
Inspired by samdgreat2011’s approved visa

This babe is such a funny character.
Congratulations

sharwama:
TALE OF AN APPROVED VISA
Written by Miss Sharwama
I remember my heart pounding as I had my bath at 4:30 a.m. yesterday. I was so afraid, I couldn’t even sponge properly. I kept asking myself, “Sharwama after all the noise you have been making on NL, what if you get denied?” “What if you stutter and can’t make eye contact with the VO”… As I applied cream on my chocolate skin, I remember hearing a very gentle voice “Sharwama be still and know that I am God, I have gone ahead of you to make the crooked places straight”. This really gave me courage.
My uncle drove me to the embassy; my interview was at 6:30 a.m. and I got there right on time. I followed all the processes and protocol kini and then I came face-to-face with the visa officer. I paid no attention to the window number. I said a mental prayer “Father, the hour has come, glorify your daughter” and the Lord spoke to me “Sharwama, I have glorified you before and I will do it again”.

VO: Good morning and how are you?
Sharwama: Good morning. I am not sure how I feel; I have butterflies in my stomach.
VO: (Smiles) I understand how you feel, this won’t take much time. Pass me your I-20, passport and SEVIS receipt (I did)
VO: Why do you need this visa?
Sharwama: I want to pursue a masters in Biology Program at East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee. I can’t do that if my visa isn’t approved.
VO: I see here that your sponsor is your mother but you also have a graduate assistantship, I am impressed!
Sharwama: I am glad you are.
VO: I will be approving your visa (hands me the white paper with circled location. Gave me back my I-20 and SEVIS receipt. Said the whole tyonteugdfvcvnm,jklpewszxcvbnmi but I didn’t hear anything. When she was done talking, I was still staring at her. The next person was already behind me)
VO: You can leave now
Sharwama: Is that all? You didn’t ask why I chose ETSU, the schools I applied to, what I have been doing since, you didn’t ask my study plan or even what this degree would do for me or my plans after completion?
(She was about interrupting but I burst into tears)
Sharwarma: Do you know how much the bank charged my sponsor in order to print statements of her multiple accounts? Or the stress it took to colour-print my GRE and TOEFL scores? I nearly had an accident you know. So what would I do with these papers now? Maybe you don’t know this, but I spent the last three months of my life, waking up in the middle of the night to rehearse for this interview and all you did was ask THREE questions? Would you please interview me again?
Her mouth was wide open, her eyes were all out of the socket, and she was in utter shock! Next, a security officer approached me. I knew he would show me out. As he led me, I tightly held on to the white paper and my documents. For some reason, I turned to the VO and saw her smiling at me. I wiped my tears and smiled back. Right there in that moment, I knew she would go to bed with memories of a crazy girl who had her F1 visa approved effortlessly and just couldn’t believe it.
Yes, I remember tasting something in my mouth, kinda tasted like Ribena and I kept licking my mouth till I opened my eyes and saw Martins, my little nephew with Ribena in his hands. It was 7:30 a.m.; I jumped out of bed, knowing I would be late for work. I hurriedly had my bath, brushed my teeth, there was no time for the normal early morning pooing. I ran out of the house, stopped Keke and entered. As he drove me, I couldn’t help but smile. Although, I knew my boss would query me for coming late, I was grateful because my beautiful dream was worth it…
Written by the girl who keeps seeing V.O’s in her sleep.
Inspired by samdgreat2011’s approved visa

Congrats dear
I will like to connect with you.

bidemi1190:
We are also pleased to offer you a financial package for three years in the form of six semesters of full support (20 hours per week) either as a Teaching Associate (TA), Graduate Assistant (GA), or a combination of TA and GA. The total award is worth up to $67,000, depending upon actual workload. Support beyond the first three years will be available based on department need and applicant qualifications.
This offer is contingent upon the University receiving necessary funding and meeting enrollment expectations, approval of the Dean of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, and upon you meeting the eligibility requirements for University employment. This offer is also subject to federal and state taxes. You must be in good standing and be making reasonable progress towards your MS degree at all time .i mail the grad coordinator to please throw more light on the offer before i respond with an acceptance but what she is a explaining i seem not to understand. please @fairheart, bracelum, lagosismyhome, brown2green and my house members. please i need your proper interpretation of this.

There is a specific workload you must take to benefit from the full pack. But that's no issue because you'll be briefed upon arrival.
Its clear and a nice one bro.

thanks for your response. does it have any effect on my cost of attendance?

Brown2Green:

There is a specific workload you must take to benefit from the full pack. But that's no issue because you'll be briefed upon arrival.
Its clear and a nice one bro.

bidemi1190:
thanks for your response. does it have any effect on my cost of attendance?

Have you gotten the official letter?
If yes, forward it to I20 office to know if you have any deficit.

I think I told ya. Congratulations!

samdgreat2011:
Woke up intermittently between 1am and 3:45am when I finally rose to dress. Got to the consulate around 6:30 something. After so much checking/biometrics, I finally found myself in front of the young man in window 2. Friendly but thorough (he spent close to 30 mins with a family in front me, and gave a yellow paper)

Below is my transcript. Note that I couldn't use word for word what transpired.

vo: what are you going to do in the US

me: I'm going for a PhD degree program in Physics at Florida State University. I would be specializing on condensed matter physics.

vo: why this school.

me: I chose it because of the research facilities and the researches being conducted there. The National High Magnetic field lab, which is the highest powered lab in the world is located there. Researches on magnetic fields and the likes are carried out there which is what I'll also do.Dr xyz research on fabrication of nanomaterials which are used for solar energy harvesting attracted me too. And considering Nigeria for example, our hydropower has failed us, and people are going solar, so there's a need for more researches there because of the growing demand (he listened to all the story, typing on the system, looking at me, and nodding)

vo: can you name the top schools in physics

me: Harvard, Stanford and ehmmm British Columbia

vo: How many programs did you apply to

me: I applied to 7 other schools

vo: Is FSU your preference

me: ehnnnn, I actually have FSU and USF as my preference.

vo: what do you do

me: I teach Physics in an advanced level college.

vo: do you have a degree in Physics

me: Yes, I have a first class bachelors degree in Physics and also a masters in Physics.

vo: which school

me: University of Ibadan, here in Nigeria.

vo: who will be funding you.

me: I have an assistantship and also the deans doctoral scholarship from the school.

vo: are you traveling alone

me: yes

vo: you're married

me: yes, with a child

vo: so your wife will be coming to join later

me: ehnmm, yea, not yet because we have a little baby. she has nothing doing there for now.

vo: what is mustard seed unilab (he picked that from my ds 160)

me: it's an educational center that prepares students for utme; university admissions.

vo: what's the meaning of mustard seed

me: its a very small seed that grows to become a very large tree, ..

vo: when will you be traveling

me: ending of July because school resumes August 2.

vo: (gives my i-20 and sevis back to me, includes the EducationUSA orientation stuff. Searches for the white paper) Pick your bla bla in 3 working days

me: (receives white paper with a smile, just put in my folder jejely with what he earlier passed across) Thank you sir.

Saw one handicapped guy selling white handkerchief outside; bought with joy and overpaid wella.

We pray for more of this. Thanks to all who contributed something here that helped

My queen!!!!!! Ah. Noo! Are you joking or serious??

sharwama:
TALE OF AN APPROVED VISA
Written by Miss Sharwama
I remember my heart pounding as I had my bath at 4:30 a.m. yesterday. I was so afraid, I couldn’t even sponge properly. I kept asking myself, “Sharwama after all the noise you have been making on NL, what if you get denied?” “What if you stutter and can’t make eye contact with the VO”… As I applied cream on my chocolate skin, I remember hearing a very gentle voice “Sharwama be still and know that I am God, I have gone ahead of you to make the crooked places straight”. This really gave me courage.
My uncle drove me to the embassy; my interview was at 6:30 a.m. and I got there right on time. I followed all the processes and protocol kini and then I came face-to-face with the visa officer. I paid no attention to the window number. I said a mental prayer “Father, the hour has come, glorify your daughter” and the Lord spoke to me “Sharwama, I have glorified you before and I will do it again”.

VO: Good morning and how are you?
Sharwama: Good morning. I am not sure how I feel; I have butterflies in my stomach.
VO: (Smiles) I understand how you feel, this won’t take much time. Pass me your I-20, passport and SEVIS receipt (I did)
VO: Why do you need this visa?
Sharwama: I want to pursue a masters in Biology Program at East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee. I can’t do that if my visa isn’t approved.
VO: I see here that your sponsor is your mother but you also have a graduate assistantship, I am impressed!
Sharwama: I am glad you are.
VO: I will be approving your visa (hands me the white paper with circled location. Gave me back my I-20 and SEVIS receipt. Said the whole tyonteugdfvcvnm,jklpewszxcvbnmi but I didn’t hear anything. When she was done talking, I was still staring at her. The next person was already behind me)
VO: You can leave now
Sharwama: Is that all? You didn’t ask why I chose ETSU, the schools I applied to, what I have been doing since, you didn’t ask my study plan or even what this degree would do for me or my plans after completion?
(She was about interrupting but I burst into tears)
Sharwarma: Do you know how much the bank charged my sponsor in order to print statements of her multiple accounts? Or the stress it took to colour-print my GRE and TOEFL scores? I nearly had an accident you know. So what would I do with these papers now? Maybe you don’t know this, but I spent the last three months of my life, waking up in the middle of the night to rehearse for this interview and all you did was ask THREE questions? Would you please interview me again?
Her mouth was wide open, her eyes were all out of the socket, and she was in utter shock! Next, a security officer approached me. I knew he would show me out. As he led me, I tightly held on to the white paper and my documents. For some reason, I turned to the VO and saw her smiling at me. I wiped my tears and smiled back. Right there in that moment, I knew she would go to bed with memories of a crazy girl who had her F1 visa approved effortlessly and just couldn’t believe it.
Yes, I remember tasting something in my mouth, kinda tasted like Ribena and I kept licking my mouth till I opened my eyes and saw Martins, my little nephew with Ribena in his hands. It was 7:30 a.m.; I jumped out of bed, knowing I would be late for work. I hurriedly had my bath, brushed my teeth, there was no time for the normal early morning pooing. I ran out of the house, stopped Keke and entered. As he drove me, I couldn’t help but smile. Although, I knew my boss would query me for coming late, I was grateful because my beautiful dream was worth it…
Written by the girl who keeps seeing V.O’s in her sleep.
Inspired by samdgreat2011’s approved visa

Please, anyone based in Tennessee, especially around Nashville.

yes i have gotten my admission letter and the GA and TA official letter

Brown2Green:


Have you gotten the official letter?
If yes, forward it to I20 office to know if you have any deficit.

PM dear!

CuteRedd:
pls can you state those schools? It would be of great help thanks.

bidemi1190:
We are also pleased to offer you a financial package for three years in the form of six semesters of full support (20 hours per week) either as a Teaching Associate (TA), Graduate Assistant (GA), or a combination of TA and GA. The total award is worth up to $67,000, depending upon actual workload. Support beyond the first three years will be available based on department need and applicant qualifications.
This offer is contingent upon the University receiving necessary funding and meeting enrollment expectations, approval of the Dean of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, and upon you meeting the eligibility requirements for University employment. This offer is also subject to federal and state taxes. You must be in good standing and be making reasonable progress towards your MS degree at all time .i mail the grad coordinator to please throw more light on the offer before i respond with an acceptance but what she is a explaining i seem not to understand. please @fairheart, bracelum, lagosismyhome, brown2green and my house members. please i need your proper interpretation of this.

What part exactly is not clear...because it clear to me so highlight the part

sharwama:
TALE OF AN APPROVED VISA
Written by Miss Sharwama
I remember my heart pounding as I had my bath at 4:30 a.m. yesterday. I was so afraid, I couldn’t even sponge properly. I kept asking myself, “Sharwama after all the noise you have been making on NL, what if you get denied?” “What if you stutter and can’t make eye contact with the VO”… As I applied cream on my chocolate skin, I remember hearing a very gentle voice “Sharwama be still and know that I am God, I have gone ahead of you to make the crooked places straight”. This really gave me courage.
My uncle drove me to the embassy; my interview was at 6:30 a.m. and I got there right on time. I followed all the processes and protocol kini and then I came face-to-face with the visa officer. I paid no attention to the window number. I said a mental prayer “Father, the hour has come, glorify your daughter” and the Lord spoke to me “Sharwama, I have glorified you before and I will do it again”.

VO: Good morning and how are you?
Sharwama: Good morning. I am not sure how I feel; I have butterflies in my stomach.
VO: (Smiles) I understand how you feel, this won’t take much time. Pass me your I-20, passport and SEVIS receipt (I did)
VO: Why do you need this visa?
Sharwama: I want to pursue a masters in Biology Program at East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee. I can’t do that if my visa isn’t approved.
VO: I see here that your sponsor is your mother but you also have a graduate assistantship, I am impressed!
Sharwama: I am glad you are.
VO: I will be approving your visa (hands me the white paper with circled location. Gave me back my I-20 and SEVIS receipt. Said the whole tyonteugdfvcvnm,jklpewszxcvbnmi but I didn’t hear anything. When she was done talking, I was still staring at her. The next person was already behind me)
VO: You can leave now
Sharwama: Is that all? You didn’t ask why I chose ETSU, the schools I applied to, what I have been doing since, you didn’t ask my study plan or even what this degree would do for me or my plans after completion?
(She was about interrupting but I burst into tears)
Sharwarma: Do you know how much the bank charged my sponsor in order to print statements of her multiple accounts? Or the stress it took to colour-print my GRE and TOEFL scores? I nearly had an accident you know. So what would I do with these papers now? Maybe you don’t know this, but I spent the last three months of my life, waking up in the middle of the night to rehearse for this interview and all you did was ask THREE questions? Would you please interview me again?
Her mouth was wide open, her eyes were all out of the socket, and she was in utter shock! Next, a security officer approached me. I knew he would show me out. As he led me, I tightly held on to the white paper and my documents. For some reason, I turned to the VO and saw her smiling at me. I wiped my tears and smiled back. Right there in that moment, I knew she would go to bed with memories of a crazy girl who had her F1 visa approved effortlessly and just couldn’t believe it.
Yes, I remember tasting something in my mouth, kinda tasted like Ribena and I kept licking my mouth till I opened my eyes and saw Martins, my little nephew with Ribena in his hands. It was 7:30 a.m.; I jumped out of bed, knowing I would be late for work. I hurriedly had my bath, brushed my teeth, there was no time for the normal early morning pooing. I ran out of the house, stopped Keke and entered. As he drove me, I couldn’t help but smile. Although, I knew my boss would query me for coming late, I was grateful because my beautiful dream was worth it…
Written by the girl who keeps seeing V.O’s in her sleep.
Inspired by samdgreat2011’s approved visa

I must say I'm honestly happy for you.... Like Congratulations

Hello Everyone,
I got my Visa approve Dec 2017 I would say it's been a year and half I have been in the US, and God so good it hasn't been that easy. Shout out to everyone that recently got their Visa approved, Sharwama, Samdgreat2011 and everyone else.

Shout out to Lagosismyhome, Brown2Green, Time2win, Walspring and gosh I miss Twoods. You guys have been awesome because with how busy things get in the US and u still make out time to help others, God bless u guys.

And to the other applicants out there, Abeg! Make una try to get some sort of Assistantship, GA, TA or anything before applying. Even if ya papa be Dangote, paying tuition as an international student doesnt come cheap. It's not easy to drop that money and the VOs know this. Things ain't cheap in the US as no one will spare u a dime. So guys plan things well before you travel.

I wish all the recently approved a safe journey to Trumpland.

sharwama:
TALE OF AN APPROVED VISA
Written by Miss Sharwama
I remember ......


Written by the girl who keeps seeing V.O’s in her sleep.
Inspired by samdgreat2011’s approved visa

Is this a true story or a joke based on the last two sentences....

i want to GA and TA has any effect on my total breakdown on my cost of attendance, any deficits so that i will be prepared and know what am expecting. my next step after acceptance? because i was thinking of contacting the i20 office. am i inline?

LagosismyHome:


What part exactly is not clear...because it clear to me so highlight the part

Time2win:


University of new haven doesn't require you to send official transcript during application. You can upload a copy of all your documents and the application is free. Same applies to most schools.

Hello Bro,could you please text me your number or email to wolex2090@gmail.com.i just want to ask you something about the school.Thanks God bless.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
I am a writer. I can draw inspiration from anything and everything. This evening I came across sam's transcript and I was inspired to write a story about an approved visa. I did and I shared it here tonight. I am sorry if I mislead anybody but I refuse to apologize for the smile/ laughter it put on your faces because believe it or not, you all deserve to be happy.
My real visa interview is in a couple of weeks from now and I pray I'd also get a white paper like I did in my story. Then I'd be truly worthy of the congratulatory responses I have received so far.
Ultimately, I do what I do because this is one place I can be myself. This is home, you are family

sharwama:
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
I am a writer. I can draw inspiration from anything and everything. This evening I came across sam's transcript and I was inspired to write a story about an approved visa. I did and I shared it here tonight. I am sorry if I mislead anybody but I refuse to apologize for the smile/ laughter it put on your faces because believe it or not, you all deserve to be happy.
My real visa interview is in a couple of weeks from now and I pray I'd also get a white paper like I did in my story. Then I'd be truly worthy of the congratulatory responses I have received so far.
Ultimately, I do what I do because this is one place I can be myself. This is home, you are family

I'm sorry you'll have to return my Congratulations then I'll keep it for later

You got me on this one sharwama lol. Congratulations in advance anyways

Since it was just a story, would you still like to connect with me my friend?

Brown2Green:

Congrats dear
I will like to connect with you.