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| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Olaposiwaju: 1:34pm On Jul 12, 2019 |
Time2win:Okay thanks. So I have a friend who was denied a few days ago. Her sister, a Legal permanent resident lives in the same state her school is located. According to her, the VO was particular about the city the sister lives in the state and felt she was denied based on that. My own case is similar with the slight difference been that I have 2 sponsors, my Dad and brother, a US citizen. He also resides in the same state my school is located. The city he lives and that of the school has a driving time of about one hour. Please advice. I already scheduled my visa appointment for last week of July |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Davidkking(m): 1:47pm On Jul 12, 2019 |
Olaposiwaju:This would be a problem.....but hope you applied to schools in other states too? |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Time2win(m): 1:51pm On Jul 12, 2019 |
Olaposiwaju:Visa is subjective, i am not a V.O to determine the outcome of your case. You just need to attend your interview and present your case well. Its always better to avoid applying to school that your sponsor resides in so as not to raise suspicion that you are going there to stay with him. if that's the only admit you have, prepare for possible questions and be hopeful |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Olaposiwaju: 1:51pm On Jul 12, 2019 |
Davidkking:Yes i did. Two other schools. 1 admit and 1 reject but I deferred the admission for the one that accepted me. |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Olaposiwaju: 1:57pm On Jul 12, 2019 |
Time2win:Thanks for your prompt responses. Your comments have been noted. God bless bless you. |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Awo95: 2:07pm On Jul 12, 2019 |
Hello house , I was denied previously and I scheduled another interview. Please what do I need to reprint ? Or is there an additional document to be requested from my school ? |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by graduatestudent(f): 2:15pm On Jul 12, 2019 |
Interview Date: 10th July Time: 6:45am Location: Lagos Status: Administrative Processing, now issued (F1 and F2) School: Fordham University, NY Program: Master of Science in Marketing Intelligence Funding: $20k Deficit: $73K (including living expenses, dependent expenses and health insurance) I was interviewed by the white guy at window 9. He had approved an older man and denied a lady that went just before me. Me: Good morning with a big smile, I had told my son to shine his teeth too ![]() VO: Good morning VO: Is this your child? Me: Yes my son. VO: Do you have any other children? Me: Yes, 2 younger girls. VO: Has your husband and daughters been to the US before? ME: Yes, many times for family holidays. VO: Why are you going for a Master's degree? ME: I am on track to be promoted to the role of Commercial Manager at Bleep in 2 year's time as I was invited to join the commercial manager in training program last year. I already have extensive experience in Sales and spent 5 years as Sales manager at my current job. As part of my learning path, I need to further develop my knowledge and skill in strategic marketing, data analytics and customer driven marketing. These will be achieved by specializing in Management Science and quantitative methods to earn my degree in Marketing Intelligence. VO: So you need this degree to be promoted to commercial manager? ME: Yes VO: How did you get this scholarship(looking at my I-20)? ME: I went through a rigorous application process that included 2 video interviews and 2 audio interviews as apart of the application process. I impressed the admissions committee with my interviews and also my resume and I was given a scholarship. VO: I see your dad is sponsoring you Me: Yes. I also have my personal savings as well funds from my husband. VO: What does he do? ME: He owns different companies with factories at bleep, bleep and bleep and also invests in properties. From that point the interview took a different turn ![]() VO: When is the longest time you've stayed in the US? ME: About 6 weeks(sweating at this point). VO: What did you go to the US for? ME: Holiday and also to have my baby VO: Was this the only time you stayed long in the US Me: NO. I also stayed for about 6 weeks a few years ago, when I had my other daughter VO: Have we sighted your payments before? ME: Yes for my first daughter when I renewed my visa after giving birth to her. But not for my 2nd daughter as drop box had commenced when I had her. VO: Furiously typing away most of the time not saying anything . ME: I have the receipts here if you want to see them VO: Oh you have the receipts? Let me see for your 2nd daughter, it is noted here we have seen the first one. Me: Hands them over VO: Looks through and calls his supervisor(I think). They switch off the mic and were talking. My heart beating at that point, like what are these people saying? VO: How much did you pay? Me: About $15k VO: Have you been refused a visa for any other country recently? ME: NO VO: Are you sure? Me: Yes, I am sure VO: Typing furiously again for about 5 mins and saying nothing. VO: Finally picks a white paper and fills it out. You have been placed on AP and we will contact you via email for any updates regarding your application ME: Ok. Are there any other documents you need me to provide? VO: No, we will contact you via email if we need anything ME: Sorry to bother you, but how long will this AP take? VO: Between 3 to 5 Business days ME: Thank you I wasn't sure whether to laugh or cry as my AP wasn't like all others I have seen. He didn't say they were going to verify any documents or give me any other slip besides the AP letter. Nothing about the information other VOs have given to students. I couldn't even explain to my son what the verdict was. Fast forward to this morning, I tracked my visa status and both visas have been issued. I don't know how this transcript will help, because the interview didn't really focus on my going as a student for the later part which was quite perplexing. I give Glory to God for all he has done and a big thank you to everyone on this forum for sharing as much as they can to help others. The people who were on AP and came back to confirm their visas were issued gave me hope even though my scenario was different. Good luck to everyone still in the process! |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Prollins: 2:20pm On Jul 12, 2019 |
Update: Status changed to issued this morning. Had a deficit of $30k Thanks to all who contribute here. Prollins: |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by shoyoyebiodun(m): 2:30pm On Jul 12, 2019 |
sharwama:i sent you a mail |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Kalkaothar: 2:38pm On Jul 12, 2019 |
Kalkaothar:Someone please respond��� |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by calculator123(m): 2:46pm On Jul 12, 2019 |
ValentinoPerez:Thanks boss. I have been trying to send you a PM but it isn't going through. Please send a mail to eulerciva@gmail.com. I would love to discuss somethings with you off NL. Thanks in anticipation. |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Sherlock5577: 3:05pm On Jul 12, 2019*. Modified: 5:02pm On Oct 24, 2020 |
Sorry I have to place this here, But it is appalling when an individual believes his/her opinion is superior to another's with regard to religious beliefs. With this said, I strongly recommend we respect everyone's religious orientation. No matter how one emphasizes ones opinions, you cannot change everyone's belief. Those who believe there's no God should allow those who believe there's one to continue believing and those who believe in God cannot also impose their beliefs on anyone. (Let Baal defend himself). We all without an iota of a doubt will know if there's a God after death (for those who believe or don't believe in the afterlife). I hope it wouldn't be a terrible way of finding out about this existence or non-existence. Abeg let me post my transcript as I remember it :Abuja Consulate. 8th July, 2019. Window 8/9 (Can't recall, but last window on the right when facing the VO) White lady (She was typing most of the time). Me: Good morning VO: Good morning. Pass me your passport? Your I-20 too. Have you travelled before? Me: No VO: What would you be doing in the US? Me: I would be going for my masters in Geology at ULL. VO: What are you currently doing? Me: I am a Grad Assistant at University of **** (From her countenance, I felt she didn't want any more response, so I didn't say more) VO: What would you do when you get back? Me: I would come back to my current job. This masters degree would enable me get to the rank of an Assistant Lecturer at the University of ****. I also intend to create a research lab, a Petroleum Geoscience research lab, alongside my colleague and in the long run I hope to join a Research Group or Institute. (She was typing and nodding as if I don dey talk too much sef. (I think she saw my Graduate Teaching Assistantship at ULL) VO: Who would be funding the remaining cost? Me: My mum and elder sister. VO: What do they do? Me: My mum and sister are lecturers in Nigerian Universities, and my sister is currently carrying out a fully funded PhD. VO: Where is she carrying out this PhD? Me: The United Kingdom. Your Visa has been approved. She gave two slips and said some other stuff I tried to listen to well but can't recall now. ☺ I did my due diligence. I ensured I filled every document completely and accurately, but I would not deny the God factor from how I got a First Class result, getting a job, being funded till when I was issued a Visa. (All of these played a role in my success). He is merciful! Profile: BSc Geology and Mining 4.59/5.00 GRE: 311 - Q/V - 157/154 (Analytical writing - 4) Experience: Few months of being a University Lecturer at time of application. Applied to three schools: only one acceptance and was awarded a Graduate Teaching Assistantship (Tuition ($25212) waived) even after being waitlisted by two schools and told that I didn't qualify for the second round of offers. Defit/Living expenses is $10848. I'll work for just 10 hours weekly. 1 publication in an open access journal. 3 Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) certificates from reputable schools in the world. No documents aside my international passport and Form I 20 were requested from me by the VO. God's grace was really evident. I was shocked when the VO said approved. I actually expected many more questions which I had answers to. Two things that are noteworthy are (1) Please mind what you post online (it's good to have and share your opinions but our rights end where it infringes on another person's rights) and (2) Be careful on how you fill your DS 160 (Fill it as completely and accurately as possible). I thank those who helped me prepare with my mock interviews. I wish other hopefuls the best in their endeavours!! ![]() |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by solihp(f): 3:09pm On Jul 12, 2019 |
Kalkaothar:Yes, Lagos says no appointment available most of the times, but few of the times, date pops up. For Abuja, also, earlier date becomes available once in a while, for instance, 2hrs ago, I checked and 1 slot for August 14th was available and a friend was able to book it. Here's a strategy, you're allowed to view the calendar 5 times a day, you can check the page every 5 hours, make sure one of it is an odd hour when ppl might still be sleeping , it's alot of hard work, I know.Also, tell people that has booked for both locations to alert you whenever they see dates that are favourable. So it's not impossible to get dates for July ending or beginning of August, just keep checking but not too much so the system doesn't ban you for 72hrs. All the best. |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by amb001: 3:17pm On Jul 12, 2019 |
There are like 4-5 different dates from 22 July available in Abj. |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Temi87: 3:27pm On Jul 12, 2019 |
Thanks! amb001: |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Kalkaothar: 3:32pm On Jul 12, 2019 |
solihp:Thank you so much but do you know if proximity to resumption date affect visa decisions? |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by solihp(f): 3:35pm On Jul 12, 2019 |
Kalkaothar:Check now, there are July dates |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Dgreatestt: 3:39pm On Jul 12, 2019 |
Brown2Green:Hello boss, I have sent you an email. I will like u to mentor me tru dis visa process, if u don't mind. Regards |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by KingStefan(m): 3:42pm On Jul 12, 2019 |
Well said. Congratulations Sherlock5577: |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by NewCaliYork: 3:43pm On Jul 12, 2019 |
Congrats, I see you are a regular visitor to America who didn't violate the previous visas. graduatestudent: |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Kalkaothar: 3:46pm On Jul 12, 2019 |
July 30 available in Abuja for previously denied... 2 slots left after I picked one.... Good luck guys |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Marjoribanks: 3:55pm On Jul 12, 2019 |
orimahspence:Orimahspence cccccceeeeeeeeeeee! |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Dgreatestt: 4:19pm On Jul 12, 2019 |
sharwama:I just sent you a mail, I will like some clarification from you if you don't mind ma. Hoping to hear back |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Kalkaothar: 4:36pm On Jul 12, 2019 |
Kalkaothar:31 July and August 1st also available |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Kalkaothar: 4:40pm On Jul 12, 2019 |
Kalkaothar:31 July and August 1st also available. |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Wretch32: 4:51pm On Jul 12, 2019 |
Thanks bro Tohajan: |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by chrisDanjuma(m): 6:55pm On Jul 12, 2019 |
@ Justabama, please on the page where it shows AP, is the date of the status update the same as the date of your interview or has it changed? Also, did you contact the embassy and di they say anything? Been on AP for a few days too. Justabama: |
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, it's alot of hard work, I know.