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dumbiri99:
What did you wear

A jacket + tucked-in white shirt + blue jean + black trainer shoes. Did we meet??

Thank you boss...i appreciate

Leone26:
Thanks dear. Also wishing you success in your interview.

Leone26:
Amen Bro. Best wishes as you get set.

thanks bro...

Hello house
Pls my interview is fast approaching...
How do I answer this pls??

Are u quitting ur job??

Going for my masters in public policy n admin @ Jackson state uni@ Mississippi

Leone26:
Hey guys, so my visa was approved this morning at the Lagos consulate 7a.m. appointment.

Next I heard was congrats your visa has been approved. You can pick up in PH, let me get the new pick up location address for you. Na so I just dey talk thank you Ma. thank you Ma

Biko guys try and prepare your responses very well. I had to record mine on my phone and listen to them everyday on my earpiece and this really helped.

Thanks to God for everything, and also to folks like @brown2green and @fairheart who critiqued my transcript.

Congrats man!

Pls my transcript is below...
Pls help me review n criticise!!!

Vo. Why r u here?
Am here for my F1 student visa interview.
Vo. What r u going to do in d us?
Am going for my masters studies in public policy and administration @ Jackson state uni Mississippi
Vo. How did u hear abt JSU?
In my undergraduate studies in 2013, I used a textbook material on management and administrative theories published by prof......xyz. I made further research to discover that prof...xyz is a product of jsu and he lectures at jsu
Vo. Why JSU?
Jsu is one of the top HBCU in d us and d program offered by d PPA dept has NASPAA accreditation, that's y I prefer jsu
Vo. Why MPPA?
MPPA will afford me a better opportunity &be at advantage to work with d govt( both local and state govt) when u return to Nigeria because d govt values young pple who av gained international exposures from there studies exp in d us.also d program will enable me build professional competencies in d public sector and d dept requirements matches my profile.
Vo. Who is ur sponsor?
My dad..he's sponsoring both my tuition n living expenses($29,104)
He has a business that deals in supply of fuel products to private n govt institutions.
Vo. Any scholarship or G.A funding?
Not yet, I emailed my dept chair Dr....xyz abt scholarship n GA he said once d session resumes that there is a partial funding assistantship available....

Anapuna01:
Pls my transcript is below...
Pls help me review n criticise!!!

Vo. Why r u here?
Am here for my F1 student visa interview.
Vo. What r u going to do in d us?
Am going for my masters studies in public policy and administration @ Jackson state uni Mississippi
Vo. How did u hear abt JSU?
In my undergraduate studies in 2013, I used a textbook material on management and administrative theories published by prof......xyz. I made further research to discover that prof...xyz is a product of jsu and he lectures at jsu
Vo. Why JSU?
Jsu is one of the top HBCU in d us and d program offered by d PPA dept has NASPAA accreditation, that's y I prefer jsu
Vo. Why MPPA?
MPPA will afford me a better opportunity &be at advantage to work with d govt( both local and state govt) when u return to Nigeria because d govt values young pple who av gained international exposures from there studies exp in d us.also d program will enable me build professional competencies in d public sector and d dept requirements matches my profile.
Vo. Who is ur sponsor?
My dad..he's sponsoring both my tuition n living expenses($29,104)
He has a business that deals in supply of fuel products to private n govt institutions.
Vo. Any scholarship or G.A funding?
Not yet, I emailed my dept chair Dr....xyz abt scholarship n GA he said once d session resumes that there is a partial funding assistantship available....

You have a great deal of work to do on this draft, to be honest.

For starters, did you really hear about the school from a text book or did you conveniently lift that line from the most recent transcript this evening? Make sure to give honest answers as VOs are trained to ask scathing questions.

Your reason for choosing JSU does not make good sense to me. From my experience, if your program is not ranked among top 20 then don't bring up accreditation and ranking issues. Good schools usually have one form of accreditation or another before they are cleared to award degrees.

Regarding the reason for choosing PPA, you sounded banal too. So summarily, you need great deal of work to do. Prepare for even more questions beyond these ones you listed.

Leone26:
A jacket + tucked-in white shirt + blue jean + black trainer shoes. Did we meet??

No we didnt, When did you start working at xxxx limited

But why is that rumors like this only spread in Nigeria and we living in the US no even Dey hear anything, the only truth in what you wrote is the one of Dropbox, and it was not even cancelled it was suspended for a while.
If you want to promote your blog, you can as well post more facts that doesn’t relate to visa issues,than all this gibberish you are posting.
I don’t want to call you an IDIOT for wanting to mislead people!!

icagbons:
Sudden Change In US Visa Rules That Affects Nigeria

May 28, 2019 | The Nigerian Voice


The United States Government last Week, without prior information or notice, launched a New Immigration Policy called "Build America" It is a new merit base visa application system that seeks to increase the standard of scrutiny of visa application to prevent people of questionable reputation, economic immigrants and People without travel history from getting US visa.

Under this new rules, key changes have already been implemented without notice, as follows :

1. End of Drop box (automatic visa renewal without interview for existing visa holders is cancelled. Existing visa owners will now apply and be interviewed like everyone else when their visa expires )



2. Green Card to be scrapped
3. Applicants for B1 or B2 visas without adequate travel experience will now be automatically denied.

4. Applicant with monthly income below $1700 will now be considered as economic immigrants and denied.

5. Strong ties & attachments (compelling proofs of what can bring you back )to Nigeria now to be strongly emphasized.

If look at the attached picture, you will see No AOS stamped on the passport. AOS means Adjustment of Status.

https://www.thenigerianvoice.com/amp/news/278550/sudden-change-in-us-visa-rules-that-affects-nigeria.html

dumbiri99:
No we didnt, When did you start working at xxxx limited

Kk. January 2018 to present.

A big congratulations to you.

Leone26:
Hey guys, so my visa was approved this morning at the Lagos consulate 7a.m. appointment. Na today I see as una talk say dem dey bounce people. Now sef na pink paper dem dey give o.

I was directed to the sweet black American lady at window 7 ..Yeah she drilled me wella and cut me off a few times when I was trying to speak at length.

After greeting her. She asked how I heard about the school.
Me: In the 3rd year of my bachelor's degree I used a textbook on mechanical engrg design published by Dr. Asiabanpour, (she cut me off here saying so the text was recommended to you by a Prof, which I replied in the affirmative).

She then asked me to list the other schools I applied to.
Me: The University of Texas @ San Antonio, and Wichita State University, Kansas.

She then asked when I graduated and what I studied.
Me: I completed my BS in 2014. Studied Industrial & Production Eng.

So she asked what I've been doing since 2014, in fact she read out what I filled on my DS form about a 2-month internship I did in 2017 where I worked on an offshore pipeline construction project as a Junior QA/QC Engr.

So she asked what I do presently.
Me: I am currently a Project Engr. with zzzzz International Ltd in PH, and it is a Nigerian EPCI contractor (engrg, procurement, construction, & installation). I provide technical support to more senior mechanical systems engrs in the planning and execution of mechanical construction projects at offshore/swamp facilities operated by Shell Nigeria.

I could tell that she was reading through my DS form throughout. Pls fill your forms very well, clearly and professionally explain what you do at work here.

She then asked why do you want to study this course (MS Mech & Manufacturing Eng. at Texas State University, San Marcos).
Me: I will have better opportunities and be at an advantage to join a major EPCI contractor like Subsea7
as a mechanical systems engr. when I return, because they value young engineers who've gained international exposure from their studies especially in the States. Also this program would enable me build technical competencies across 4 key in-demand disciplines: advanced materials eng., mechanical eng. design, micro electro mechanical systems, and additive manufacturing. (I speak very fast and gesticulate when I talk, and this helped here).

She then asked who's paying for the rest of my fees. My I-20 details are: tuition - 7,890 + living exp - 19,225 = $27,115. I got a graduate instructional assistantship that qualified me for instate tuition and a salary of $13,002.
Me: My Dad would cover the rest. He works as a Senior Project Engr. with xyz in PH and my mum would be supporting him. She manages an elementary school owned by her and my Dad.

Next I heard was congrats your visa has been approved. You can pick up in PH, let me get the new pick up location address for you. Na so I just dey talk thank you Ma. thank you Ma

Biko guys try and prepare your responses very well. I had to record mine on my phone and listen to them everyday on my earpiece and this really helped. Trust me I was tensed due to the rate of denials I witnessed, but I just shut them out even when a well dressed dude before me was denied by the VO. The guy was telling her that he likes teaching and wants to give back to the society, when she asked him what his course would do for him.

Lemme go and book my flight men...fly emirates or Qatar air. I go like see that Dubai airport way my aunty dey use yab PH own...(I have never travelled outside this una country).

Thanks to God for everything, and also to folks like @brown2green and @fairheart who critiqued my transcript. Yes, I did the GRE (303) & TOEFL (105). Pls folks make out time and read previous threads especially towards the May, June, July times. They really helped in my prep.

Anapuna01:
Pls my transcript is below...
Pls help me review n criticise!!!

Vo. Why r u here?
Am here for my F1 student visa interview.
Vo. What r u going to do in d us?
Am going for my masters studies in public policy and administration @ Jackson state uni Mississippi
Vo. How did u hear abt JSU?
In my undergraduate studies in 2013, I used a textbook material on management and administrative theories published by prof......xyz. I made further research to discover that prof...xyz is a product of jsu and he lectures at jsu
Vo. Why JSU?
Jsu is one of the top HBCU in d us and d program offered by d PPA dept has NASPAA accreditation, that's y I prefer jsu
Vo. Why MPPA?
MPPA will afford me a better opportunity &be at advantage to work with d govt( both local and state govt) when u return to Nigeria because d govt values young pple who av gained international exposures from there studies exp in d us.also d program will enable me build professional competencies in d public sector and d dept requirements matches my profile.
Vo. Who is ur sponsor?
My dad..he's sponsoring both my tuition n living expenses($29,104)
He has a business that deals in supply of fuel products to private n govt institutions.
Vo. Any scholarship or G.A funding?
Not yet, I emailed my dept chair Dr....xyz abt scholarship n GA he said once d session resumes that there is a partial funding assistantship available....

This is below par . Not good response for one going for a Masters degree.

I don't even know where to start in giving advice.

PM me.

Leone26:
Kk. January 2018 to present.

Alright. The well dressed guy in front of you, what did he wear
What was your deficit on your i20?
Plus did the guys in front of you have funding?
Were you the first she approved?

Anapuna01:
Pls my transcript is below...
Pls help me review n criticise!!!

Vo. Why r u here?
Am here for my F1 student visa interview.
Vo. What r u going to do in d us?
Am going for my masters studies in public policy and administration @ Jackson state uni Mississippi
Vo. How did u hear abt JSU?
In my undergraduate studies in 2013, I used a textbook material on management and administrative theories published by prof......xyz. I made further research to discover that prof...xyz is a product of jsu and he lectures at jsu
Vo. Why JSU?
Jsu is one of the top HBCU in d us and d program offered by d PPA dept has NASPAA accreditation, that's y I prefer jsu
Vo. Why MPPA?
MPPA will afford me a better opportunity &be at advantage to work with d govt( both local and state govt) when u return to Nigeria because d govt values young pple who av gained international exposures from there studies exp in d us.also d program will enable me build professional competencies in d public sector and d dept requirements matches my profile.
Vo. Who is ur sponsor?
My dad..he's sponsoring both my tuition n living expenses($29,104)
He has a business that deals in supply of fuel products to private n govt institutions.
Vo. Any scholarship or G.A funding?
Not yet, I emailed my dept chair Dr....xyz abt scholarship n GA he said once d session resumes that there is a partial funding assistantship available....

Dude dont copy anyone's transcript. They have heard these things many times before. You have to be unique and authentic then maybe you'll stand a chance. The only person that can say any generic thing they have heard severally and still get the visa is someone on a fully funded phd

dumbiri99:
Alright. The well dressed guy in front of you, what did he wear
What was your deficit on your i20?
Plus did the guys in front of you have funding?
Were you the first she approved?

Hummmm .... these line of questions .

dumbiri99:
Alright. The well dressed guy in front of you, what did he wear? What was your deficit on your i20?
Plus did the guys in front of you have funding?
Were you the first she approved?

Lolz. My dear he was on a 3-piece suit o. She asked him like 3 times to tell her why he wanted to study that course (Accounting), and what it would do for him. He kept on saying that he has a passion for teaching and so on.

Pls check through my transcript for my COA as well as the funding I have. I definitely can't be the first she approved cos I was for 7 a.m., and many where there for 6.30 & 6.45 a.m.

Please where you asked to pay an deposit?

How did the scholarship come, immediately after admission or later.

Please respond.

Thanks

Brown2Green:
University of New Haven is funny sha!
$56k ke!
No wonder they give scholarship to everyone.

ODAVI:
Please where you asked to pay an deposit?

How did the scholarship come, immediately after admission or later.

Please respond.

Thanks

I wasn't referring to myself.
When it comes varies but it comes.

Please who knows a thing or two about wright state university. Is it a good school for masters?

My interview is on Monday, can I make a change in my ds160 today and still keep my appointment because counting at least 3days before my interview is kind of confusing

Ola9292:
Please who knows a thing or two about wright state university. Is it a good school for masters?

WSU is a good profile.

Bleck08:
My interview is on Monday, can I make a change in my ds160 today and still keep my appointment because counting at least 3days before my interview is kind of confusing

Monday 10th June? Ensure you update and submit not later than today to avoid stories that touch.

Leone26:
Lolz. My dear he was on a 3-piece suit o. She asked him like 3 times to tell her why he wanted to study that course (Accounting), and what it would do for him. He kept on saying that he has a passion for teaching and so on.

Pls check through my transcript for my COA as well as the funding I have. I definitely can't be the first she approved cos I was for 7 a.m., and many where there for 6.30 & 6.45 a.m.

Congratulations! Please can i private msg u, I would like to ask questions relating to the ds 160. Thanks in advance.

InshaAllah:
Congratulations! Please can i private msg u, I would like to ask questions relating to the ds 160. Thanks in advance.

No probs.

Who can help register for the GRE, I know PonPon does this but i dont know if he has been active recently...who else is valid and can help register for it?

ecoleco:
Nice to be here again!

Hats off to LagosismyHome for still being here to help folks!

Greetings to you . Trust you and family are well . Dont forget us ooo, come more often

Anyone here who can help me with schools that don't require application fee?

NewAjala:
Anyone here who can help me with schools that don't require application fee?

Google will bring out more answers than all of us put together.

Adedayo65:
Please where is our sharwama na lol
Bn a while I saw you post all those your funny and encouraging post (especially ‘ May the force be with you’)

Awww, shebi you want me to cry now. Glad to know you noticed. I'm here now, thank you so much

Naughtyvirgin:
Who can help register for the GRE, I know PonPon does this but i dont know if he has been active recently...who else is valid and can help register for it?

Ponpon is tested and trusted. He is still active.

kacey007:
I guess she is preparing for her interview.

You know this My friend
For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.
Glory glory glory

bwiizy92:
Thanks to all the guys(ladies included) ensuring that this thread keep rolling. Approval after some days on AP. When @Sharwama posted her dream inspired transcripts to lighten the mood, I didn't imagine I will experience her dreams... literally the forces were on my side. Let this brighten your day today..here is the transcripts below
V.O: Good morning
Me: Good morning
V.O: Pass me your passport and I-20
Me: obliged
V.O: you are going to CMU for what
Me: masters degree in chemistry
V.O: did you apply to other schools
Me: mention the two other schools, IIT and Auburn
V.O: where do yo live
Me: Port Harcourt
V.O: what did you graduate with at University of Ilorin
Me: replied...
V.O: have you had any issues with the police or any law enforcement before
Me: replied No
V.O: where do you live
Me: I answered Port Harcourt, he nods and said correct
V.O: where do you work
Me: told him XYZ limited in PH
No big W's( why, what, whatsoever)..unlike Sharwama I didn't want to push my luck...but the mood was dampened by the AP. The rest is history today.
Big ups to @Agreatman @Time2win. @Brown2green for helping with mock interview.

I congratulate you my friend, go do greater exploits