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Brown2Green:
Nice one man.

I appreciate man

The questions they ask post graduate scholars is it the same with undergraduates in F1 visa interview

I don’t think so

Vhintage:
The questions they ask post graduate scholars is it the same with undergraduates in F1 visa interview

Congratulations

denniece1:
Hello house, my Visa was approved minutes ago at the Lagos Consulate. I would post my transcript later today.
I want to appreciate everyone for inputs to this thread, they were really helpful.

denniece1:
Pls pardon my errors. I had to go stay with my Aunt at Lekki cos of distance (i stay at Agbara, lol). My appointment was for 8am, i got to the consulate by past 6am (my 1st time at the embassy), then those pestering agents started their wahala, thank God i ignored them.
I did all necessary checks, the CGI directed me to window 7 - the dark lady. She just denied the previous guy after spending over 5mins.
My turn;

VO: Goodmorning
Me: Goodmorning ma *smiling*

VO: Pass me you passport & I-20.
Me: I obliged.

VO: 1st question, How did you hear about the school. (Me that was expecting why are you going to the US).
Me: I heard about the school from a Final year doctorate student in the school who also finished from..(cuts me off) na wa o. (Btw, the school is Louisiana State University).

VO: Why going for a PhD in Chem. Engr.
Me: I want to be involved in Intensive research to help birth innovative solutions to ..(cut off don't give me generic answer).
Nigeria's population is increasing, so is the economic activity & requirement for energy, there is a need to transit to an Energy mix consisting majorly of renewable sources..(cuts off)

VO: How many schools did i apply to.
Me: 5. UToledo, Texas A&M, UColorado, North Carolina State Uni.

VO: What would my research be based on.
Me: Material Science/technology for renewable energy exploitation.

VO: What is my highest qualification.
Me: B.Sc

VO: What did i study in my B.Sc.
Me: Chem. Engr.

VO: Are you working?
Me: Honestly i am not currently working, i have been building myself, i just finished a course on Energy transitions organized my IFP schools.

VO: Online?
Me: Yes.

VO: When did you leave your last job.
Me: My Youth service (NAFDAC), that was in June 2018.

VO: What was my job description.
Me: told her

VO: What does the supplement mean on my I-20.
Me: *i wasn't expecting the question, it was written as Assistantship + supplement* I didn't really find out, i guess it is based on my Undergrad CGPA & Test scores, they decided to add the supplement.

VO: why didn't you ask.
Me: I felt it wasn't necessary at that time.

VO: Accomodation?
Me: I have been assigned a space on campus & i have paid the advanced rent, i have document to validate this.

VO: Am i married.
Me: No.

VO: Any kids.
Me: No.

VO: i would be approving your visa, * i actually heard everything she said* . Pick up from the location bla bla, do well to attend a predeparture orientation on July 18th bla bla. Gave me the white paper & the EducationUSA paper & my I-20.
Me: Thanks and have a nice day ma.

I thank God, it was all God's grace. I also appreciate y'all. Thanks Thanks Thanks.
More good news of Approval to come from this forum by God's grace.

congrats

Thanks Kacey007, JoeBazz, heeedreeez, BossofLife25, Adedayo65, Munix, Neeta02, hayzedd007.

Hello Gurus, Please if 'Family Fund' is stated on my i-20 for sponsorship after my scholarship, can I go to the interview with a company bank statement?
Thanks

pragya2017:
Good Morning Good peeps of Nairaland. Thank God for the approval so far.

I want to ask if I can go with my son(He is a baby of about 10 months) for the visa interview. The reason am asking is that he doesn't need a Visa because he has a blue passport and since I will be going for the interview with my wife(F2) because we all intend traveling together.

Thank you

Find a nanny or a grandma to look after him. If you have a job interview you would not go with the baby .......... If you are so to show the embassy that he is a US citizen . No need. That record will already show up on your wife profile

Munix:
Hello Gurus, Please if 'Family Fund' is stated on my i-20 for sponsorship after my scholarship, can I go to the interview with a company bank statement?
Thanks

Except the bank statement is linked to your family, there will be serious concern.
So Kindly have a document that reconciles both

More to come! Congrats

Adedayo65:
Congratulations!!!!!
@fairheart, your dream is becoming reality day by day....waooo! the rate of approvals recently have been encouraging.

fairheart:
More to come! Congrats

Master thou hast been away for a while. Thy silence was quite deafening. Welcome

denniece1:
Pls pardon my errors. I had to go stay with my Aunt at Lekki cos of distance (i stay at Agbara, lol). My appointment was for 8am, i got to the consulate by past 6am (my 1st time at the embassy), then those pestering agents started their wahala, thank God i ignored them.
I did all necessary checks, the CGI directed me to window 7 - the dark lady. She just denied the previous guy after spending over 5mins.
My turn;

VO: Goodmorning
Me: Goodmorning ma *smiling*

VO: Pass me you passport & I-20.
Me: I obliged.

VO: 1st question, How did you hear about the school. (Me that was expecting why are you going to the US).
Me: I heard about the school from a Final year doctorate student in the school who also finished from..(cuts me off) na wa o. (Btw, the school is Louisiana State University).

VO: Why going for a PhD in Chem. Engr.
Me: I want to be involved in Intensive research to help birth innovative solutions to ..(cut off don't give me generic answer).
Nigeria's population is increasing, so is the economic activity & requirement for energy, there is a need to transit to an Energy mix consisting majorly of renewable sources..(cuts off)

VO: How many schools did i apply to.
Me: 5. UToledo, Texas A&M, UColorado, North Carolina State Uni.

VO: What would my research be based on.
Me: Material Science/technology for renewable energy exploitation.

VO: What is my highest qualification.
Me: B.Sc

VO: What did i study in my B.Sc.
Me: Chem. Engr.

VO: Are you working?
Me: Honestly i am not currently working, i have been building myself, i just finished a course on Energy transitions organized my IFP schools.

VO: Online?
Me: Yes.

VO: When did you leave your last job.
Me: My Youth service (NAFDAC), that was in June 2018.

VO: What was my job description.
Me: told her

VO: What does the supplement mean on my I-20.
Me: *i wasn't expecting the question, it was written as Assistantship + supplement* I didn't really find out, i guess it is based on my Undergrad CGPA & Test scores, they decided to add the supplement.

VO: why didn't you ask.
Me: I felt it wasn't necessary at that time.

VO: Accomodation?
Me: I have been assigned a space on campus & i have paid the advanced rent, i have document to validate this.

VO: Am i married.
Me: No.

VO: Any kids.
Me: No.

VO: i would be approving your visa, * i actually heard everything she said* . Pick up from the location bla bla, do well to attend a predeparture orientation on July 18th bla bla. Gave me the white paper & the EducationUSA paper & my I-20.
Me: Thanks and have a nice day ma.

I thank God, it was all God's grace. I also appreciate y'all. Thanks Thanks Thanks.
More good news of Approval to come from this forum by God's grace.

Congratulations my friend, pop champagne and send me the bill

My Queen! Thou are gracious! God bless you!

sharwama:
Master thou hast been away for a while. Thy silence was quite deafening. Welcome

Visa Interview @Abuja Embassy today, May 21.

My appointment was for 7:30am and I got there few minutes before this time. First was the warm welcome received from the "staple-your-documents guys" who almost did not allow the cab I boarded to park before opening the car door. "Bros, there's a special order of arrangement required for your documents, else they will send you back" others too were saying different things...I just said OK while I walked away. On getting in, I was amazed at the number of people already there...Pastors with collars, Revd Fathers in their robes, VIO in uniform, grandpas and grandmas, people wearing all manners of job ID cards. I joined the queue, had some documents checked, proceeded for biometrics and all the other kind of checks. All these took time, but was very orderly.

Finally, we got in and joined the interview queue. While waiting, I was watching what was going on in windows 6, 7, 8 and 9 where interviews were conducted. While the VOs in the other windows took their time to hear what people had to say, before either granting or denying them, the lady in window 6 hardly spent 2minutes before issuing blue paper to people...she was just dishing it out in less than 2 minutes. I prayed not to be interviewed by her. As usual, in less than two minutes, she handed the woman in my front a blue paper and called for the next which happened to be me (perhaps, I prayed amiss). In my mind, I just said, "Holy Spirit, take control".

Me: Good morning ma

VO: Good morning (while she stretched her hand for my passport and I-20). She stared at my I-20 for about 5 seconds

VO: Why are you going to the US?

Me: I'm going for my Doctorate degree in Chemistry at Florida International University.

VO: How did you know about the school?

Me: I made a search online about my research interest and the research of Dr. X of Florida International University appealed to me the most...(I still had more to say but she interrupted with the next question)

VO: Where did you have your previous degrees?

Me: University of Ilorin.

VO: So what will this degree do for you?

Me: Currently, I am a Lecturer in XYZ University and bagging this....(again, she interrupted with the next question)

VO: Are you married?

Me: Yeah, with a kid.

VO: Will your wife be joining you?

Me: She currently works here, so for now, I'll be going alone.

VO: Typed for a while and said "I have approved your visa."

Me: Thank you (with an American smile)

She then handed me the small congratulatory white paper and the one for the pick up locations. It's true you hardly hear the other things said after approval...I just knew she mentioned something like I-20. Others? I no hear am o.

Appreciation.
I might not have personally interacted with everyone on this platform but I have either directly or indirectly benefitted from the materials and information you shared here. They have really been of help. I am sincerely grateful and just want to use this opportunity to say a big "Thank You".

To God alone be all the glory!

Mayorsmart005:
Visa Interview @Abuja Embassy today, May 21.

My appointment was for 7:30am and I got there few minutes before this time. First was the warm welcome received from the "staple-your-documents guys" who almost did not allow the cab I boarded to park before opening the car door. "Bros, there's a special order of arrangement required for your documents, else they will send you back" others too were saying different things...I just said OK while I walked away. On getting in, I was amazed at the number of people already there...Pastors with collars, Revd Fathers in their robes, VIO in uniform, grandpas and grandmas, people wearing all manners of job ID cards. I joined the queue, had some documents checked, proceeded for biometrics and all the other kind of checks. All these took time, but was very orderly.

Finally, we got in and joined the interview queue. While waiting, I was watching what was going on in windows 6, 7, 8 and 9 where interviews were conducted. While the VOs in the other windows took their time to hear what people had to say, before either granting or denying them, the lady in window 6 hardly spent 2minutes before issuing blue paper to people...she was just dishing it out in less than 2 minutes. I prayed not to be interviewed by her. As usual, in less than two minutes, she handed the woman in my front a blue paper and called for the next which happened to be me (perhaps, I prayed amiss). In my mind, I just said, "Holy Spirit, take control".

Me: Good morning ma

VO: Good morning (while she stretched her hand for my passport and I-20). She stared at my I-20 for about 5 seconds

VO: Why are you going to the US?

Me: I'm going for my Doctorate degree in Chemistry at Florida International University.

VO: How did you know about the school?

Me: I made a search online about my research interest and the research of Dr. X of Florida International University appealed to me the most...(I still had more to say but she interrupted with the next question)

VO: Where did you have your previous degrees?

Me: University of Ilorin.

VO: So what will this degree do for you?

Me: Currently, I am a Lecturer in XYZ University and bagging this....(again, she interrupted with the next question)

VO: Are you married?

Me: Yeah, with a kid.

VO: Will your wife be joining you?

Me: She currently works here, so for now, I'll be going alone.

VO: Typed for a while and said "I have approved your visa."

Me: Thank you (with an American smile)

She then handed me the small congratulatory white paper and the one for the pick up locations. It's true you hardly hear the other things said after approval...I just knew she mentioned something like I-20. Others? I no hear am o.

Appreciation.
I might not have personally interacted with everyone on this platform but I have either directly or indirectly benefitted from the materials and information you shared here. They have really been of help. I am sincerely grateful and just want to use this opportunity to say a big "Thank You".

To God alone be all the glory!

Awww, I wish NL has better emojis to express how I felt while reading this.
Congratulations sir, I celebrate with you

Mayorsmart005:
Visa Interview @Abuja Embassy today, May 21.

My appointment was for 7:30am and I got there few minutes before this time. First was the warm welcome received from the "staple-your-documents guys" who almost did not allow the cab I boarded to park before opening the car door. "Bros, there's a special order of arrangement required for your documents, else they will send you back" others too were saying different things...I just said OK while I walked away. On getting in, I was amazed at the number of people already there...Pastors with collars, Revd Fathers in their robes, VIO in uniform, grandpas and grandmas, people wearing all manners of job ID cards. I joined the queue, had some documents checked, proceeded for biometrics and all the other kind of checks. All these took time, but was very orderly.

Finally, we got in and joined the interview queue. While waiting, I was watching what was going on in windows 6, 7, 8 and 9 where interviews were conducted. While the VOs in the other windows took their time to hear what people had to say, before either granting or denying them, the lady in window 6 hardly spent 2minutes before issuing blue paper to people...she was just dishing it out in less than 2 minutes. I prayed not to be interviewed by her. As usual, in less than two minutes, she handed the woman in my front a blue paper and called for the next which happened to be me (perhaps, I prayed amiss). In my mind, I just said, "Holy Spirit, take control".

Me: Good morning ma

VO: Good morning (while she stretched her hand for my passport and I-20). She stared at my I-20 for about 5 seconds

VO: Why are you going to the US?

Me: I'm going for my Doctorate degree in Chemistry at Florida International University.

VO: How did you know about the school?

Me: I made a search online about my research interest and the research of Dr. X of Florida International University appealed to me the most...(I still had more to say but she interrupted with the next question)

VO: Where did you have your previous degrees?

Me: University of Ilorin.

VO: So what will this degree do for you?

Me: Currently, I am a Lecturer in XYZ University and bagging this....(again, she interrupted with the next question)

VO: Are you married?

Me: Yeah, with a kid.

VO: Will your wife be joining you?

Me: She currently works here, so for now, I'll be going alone.

VO: Typed for a while and said "I have approved your visa."

Me: Thank you (with an American smile)

She then handed me the small congratulatory white paper and the one for the pick up locations. It's true you hardly hear the other things said after approval...I just knew she mentioned something like I-20. Others? I no hear am o.

Appreciation.
I might not have personally interacted with everyone on this platform but I have either directly or indirectly benefitted from the materials and information you shared here. They have really been of help. I am sincerely grateful and just want to use this opportunity to say a big "Thank You".

To God alone be all the glory!

Congrats man

Mayorsmart005:
Visa Interview @Abuja Embassy today, May 21.


To God alone be all the glory!

CONGRATS.

Seems PhD spplicnats are easily granted visa, what of those going for masters, please share your experience o, let's know what's up...

Seems PhD spplicnats are easily granted visa, what of those going for masters, please share your experience o, let's know what's up... Congratulations Sir

Mayorsmart005:
Visa Interview @Abuja Embassy today, May 21.

My appointment was for 7:30am and I got there few minutes before this time. First was the warm welcome received from the "staple-your-documents guys" who almost did not allow the cab I boarded to park before opening the car door. "Bros, there's a special order of arrangement required for your documents, else they will send you back" others too were saying different things...I just said OK while I walked away. On getting in, I was amazed at the number of people already there...Pastors with collars, Revd Fathers in their robes, VIO in uniform, grandpas and grandmas, people wearing all manners of job ID cards. I joined the queue, had some documents checked, proceeded for biometrics and all the other kind of checks. All these took time, but was very orderly.

Finally, we got in and joined the interview queue. While waiting, I was watching what was going on in windows 6, 7, 8 and 9 where interviews were conducted. While the VOs in the other windows took their time to hear what people had to say, before either granting or denying them, the lady in window 6 hardly spent 2minutes before issuing blue paper to people...she was just dishing it out in less than 2 minutes. I prayed not to be interviewed by her. As usual, in less than two minutes, she handed the woman in my front a blue paper and called for the next which happened to be me (perhaps, I prayed amiss). In my mind, I just said, "Holy Spirit, take control".

Me: Good morning ma

VO: Good morning (while she stretched her hand for my passport and I-20). She stared at my I-20 for about 5 seconds

VO: Why are you going to the US?

Me: I'm going for my Doctorate degree in Chemistry at Florida International University.

VO: How did you know about the school?

Me: I made a search online about my research interest and the research of Dr. X of Florida International University appealed to me the most...(I still had more to say but she interrupted with the next question)

VO: Where did you have your previous degrees?

Me: University of Ilorin.

VO: So what will this degree do for you?

Me: Currently, I am a Lecturer in XYZ University and bagging this....(again, she interrupted with the next question)

VO: Are you married?

Me: Yeah, with a kid.

VO: Will your wife be joining you?

Me: She currently works here, so for now, I'll be going alone.

VO: Typed for a while and said "I have approved your visa."

Me: Thank you (with an American smile)

She then handed me the small congratulatory white paper and the one for the pick up locations. It's true you hardly hear the other things said after approval...I just knew she mentioned something like I-20. Others? I no hear am o.

Appreciation.
I might not have personally interacted with everyone on this platform but I have either directly or indirectly benefitted from the materials and information you shared here. They have really been of help. I am sincerely grateful and just want to use this opportunity to say a big "Thank You".

To God alone be all the glory!

segunbolawole:
Seems PhD spplicnats are easily granted visa, what of those going for masters, please share your experience o, let's know what's up... Congratulations Sir

Not true.
PhD go with full funding..
Your chances are higher for approval MSC or PhD if you have good funding.

segunbolawole:
Seems PhD spplicnats are easily granted visa, what of those going for masters, please share your experience o, let's know what's up... Congratulations Sir

Well, someone went today at Abuja Embassy with full funding in Phd and was refused. From the transcript I can't see anything wrong. So it's not always rosy for PhD if you meet the wrong/angry V.O.

Please can i pay visa fee before completely filling the ds160?

amb001:
Please can i pay visa fee before completely filling the ds160?

Yes.

It happens

Time2win:
Well, someone went today at Abuja Embassy with full funding in Phd and was refused. From the transcript I can't see anything wrong. So it's not always rosy for PhD if you meet the wrong/angry V.O.

Thanks a lot...sorry i didn't ask this question at once. Wat documentation do i need to go wt for the payment?

Time2win:
Yes.

Thanks a lot...sorry i didn't ask this question at once. Wat documentation do i need to go wt for the payment?

amb001:
Thanks a lot...sorry i didn't ask this question at once. Wat documentation do i need to go wt for the payment?

Your intl passport

They tend to drill masters more according to what I have been reading here

Time2win:
Well, someone went today at Abuja Embassy with full funding in Phd and was refused. From the transcript I can't see anything wrong. So it's not always rosy for PhD if you meet the wrong/angry V.O.

What of Funding from Godmother, total expense 28k, funding available 47k (2k scholarship inclusive)

Brown2Green:
Not true.
PhD go with full funding..
Your chances are higher for approval MSC or PhD if you have good funding.

sharwama:
Congratulations my friend, pop champagne and send me the bill

Lol, thanks & i will add sharwama.

Mayorsmart005:
Visa Interview @Abuja Embassy today, May 21.

My appointment was for 7:30am and I got there few minutes before this time. First was the warm welcome received from the "staple-your-documents guys" who almost did not allow the cab I boarded to park before opening the car door. "Bros, there's a special order of arrangement required for your documents, else they will send you back" others too were saying different things...I just said OK while I walked away. On getting in, I was amazed at the number of people already there...Pastors with collars, Revd Fathers in their robes, VIO in uniform, grandpas and grandmas, people wearing all manners of job ID cards. I joined the queue, had some documents checked, proceeded for biometrics and all the other kind of checks. All these took time, but was very orderly.

Finally, we got in and joined the interview queue. While waiting, I was watching what was going on in windows 6, 7, 8 and 9 where interviews were conducted. While the VOs in the other windows took their time to hear what people had to say, before either granting or denying them, the lady in window 6 hardly spent 2minutes before issuing blue paper to people...she was just dishing it out in less than 2 minutes. I prayed not to be interviewed by her. As usual, in less than two minutes, she handed the woman in my front a blue paper and called for the next which happened to be me (perhaps, I prayed amiss). In my mind, I just said, "Holy Spirit, take control".

Me: Good morning ma

VO: Good morning (while she stretched her hand for my passport and I-20). She stared at my I-20 for about 5 seconds

VO: Why are you going to the US?

Me: I'm going for my Doctorate degree in Chemistry at Florida International University.

VO: How did you know about the school?

Me: I made a search online about my research interest and the research of Dr. X of Florida International University appealed to me the most...(I still had more to say but she interrupted with the next question)

VO: Where did you have your previous degrees?

Me: University of Ilorin.

VO: So what will this degree do for you?

Me: Currently, I am a Lecturer in XYZ University and bagging this....(again, she interrupted with the next question)

VO: Are you married?

Me: Yeah, with a kid.

VO: Will your wife be joining you?

Me: She currently works here, so for now, I'll be going alone.

VO: Typed for a while and said "I have approved your visa."

Me: Thank you (with an American smile)

She then handed me the small congratulatory white paper and the one for the pick up locations. It's true you hardly hear the other things said after approval...I just knew she mentioned something like I-20. Others? I no hear am o.

Appreciation.
I might not have personally interacted with everyone on this platform but I have either directly or indirectly benefitted from the materials and information you shared here. They have really been of help. I am sincerely grateful and just want to use this opportunity to say a big "Thank You".

To God alone be all the glory!

Congrats bro!

segunbolawole:
What of Funding from Godmother, total expense 28k, funding available 47k (2k scholarship inclusive)

Don't call that funding.
Call it SOA from Godmother.
Funding is your 2k scholarship.

Why would your 'godmother' want to fund you?