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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by MyAmericandream(f): 1:48pm On Jul 30, 2019
dumbiri99:


Confam. I love your transcript. This is how to collect your visa with fire and with force. Just that some VOs are evil, they will just cut one short when you are trying to make sense.
I was lucky to have an interview with a patient consular that was ready to listen.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by BIMestBabe: 2:00pm On Jul 30, 2019
MyAmericandream:
It was a typographical error. The passport was issued very late, 5: 15pm, it was a weekend. First thing on Monday morning, I picked it up.

Oh, OK. Thanks
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by dumbiri99(f): 2:00pm On Jul 30, 2019
Please house what's the best way for a student to change naira to dollars

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Dodasidee(f): 2:11pm On Jul 30, 2019
Embassy Location: Abuja, June 3rd
School : Emory University
Program: Masters in International Public Health
Status: Approved. (after 52 days on Administrative Processing)

My interview was as follows:

VO- Good morning, your passport please
m- passes passport with I-20 inside. good morning
V- so you are going to Emory uni
m- yes
V- how did you come about Emory
m- I researched online for high ranking schools and Emory was one of them (she interrupts here, so I couldn't say more.)
V- when last were you in the USA?
m- Aug, 2016
V- where do you usually visit
m- Bleep, North Carolina
V- what is the longest duration you have stayed in the USA?
m- 16 days
V- I can see you got a visa last year but haven't used it. why?
m- it was meant to be a family vacation, but unfortunately, my brother wasn't able to get his on time and so we postponed it.
V- I can see you worked in xxxxx (an International NGO)
M- YES, that was my last job
V- I see you have a medical degree
m- yes
V- where did you get it
m- xxxxxxxxxxx ( a country in the Caribbean)
V- What would you use this degree for when you come back
m- I will hopefully secure a job at the NCDC as an environmental health specialist, where I would be able to carry out researches. Just within the space of 3 month in 2018 while working at xxxxx, Nigeria experienced numerous outbreaks- Lassa fever, cerebrospinal meningitis, cholera....... and what usually happens is that there is an outbreak and the next thing we do is treatment. Not much is really done in terms of prevention. Most of these diseases are epidemics, but in Nigeria they have become endemic and with this degree, I will be able to carry out researches to determine the environmental causes of these diseases and also implement the appropriate interventions needed to prevent this. The VO cuts in here.
V- ok ok, save the rest for your dissertation
V- Emory is quite expensive. How would you be paying for this?
m- my father would be paying for it
V- what does he do
m- he currently works as an independent consultant in the Bleep sector; he retired 2 years ago as the Executive director of xxxxxxx and also he is the director of a palm oil factory.
V- can I have the bank documents
m- passes the SOAs, Fixed deposit, treasury bill
V- she looks through it, returns one of the SOA and takes the other documents
V- any bank document needs to be verified and if any fraudulent activity is observed, your F1 visa would be denied and your b1/b2 visa also cancelled and you would be banned from entering into the USA. do you accept / agree to submit these documents?
m- yes
V- congratulations, (says some more stuff ), then because I have a b1/b2 visa, she goes on to explain how I should use each visa appropriately when entering the USA.
V- passes the white slip and asks if I have any other question
m- No, thank you.

Thanks to everyone that have posted their approved/denied transcript in the past and all those that vet and constructively correct people's proposed transcript.

I didn't make a mock transcript ahead of time (wrong choice. I didn't sleep well the night before because of this), but I read most of the transcripts posted in this forum and made sure I knew why I wanted to get a masters degree; what I would use it for in Nigeria; the average job salary with the degree in Nigeria and also why I chose the school.

Adios!

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by fairheart(m): 2:16pm On Jul 30, 2019
Congratulations! Congratulations!
You are one of those who reached out to me from this thread last year. It was about the F1 visa, but we cultivated friendship smiley. I am sorry I didn't do enough, and for few misunderstandings. Let me just leave this story.
I have been looking for this transcript since June. And thank God that I am seeing it today! I want you to know I am genuinely happy for you.
I hope this opportunity will help you make the best of life and whatever the US has to offer. Wish you the best!
MyAmericandream:
Visa status: Approved(8:15am) on 24/07/19
Consulate: Lagos

Sex of VO: Male
Window2
Scholarship: 40%
Deficit: 24,657
Issued: 26/08/19
Me: Good morning sir, I passed my passport and i20 immediately.
VO: Oh i20?
V0: You're going for your masters degree?
ME: Yes sir
VO: Oh chemistry?
ME: Yes sir
VO:When did you graduate from school?
ME: 2014
VO: So what have you been doing since then? I mean after you finished your undergraduate.
ME: I have been working, but before that, I ensured I observe the national youth service corps. Currently I work with Iwobi Nigeria limited as a fertility chemist.
VO: Is this company going to sponsor you?
ME: Not at all sir
V0: So how are you going to sponsor your trip?
ME: I already have a dean scholarship, then my uncle will cover the rest.

VO:Shocked (when he heard the scholarship) He quickly glance through my i2o to verify, Ok! So what does your uncle do? He's a real estate consultant, a property professional. He buys, sells and market properties of every description from lands, luxury apartment, flats to estates and industrial complexes.

VO: Please can you tell me why you choose this school? Looking straight into my eyes.
Me: The first and foremost factor for selecting this school was because of the amount quality research currently going on in the department which is closely similar to what I did in my undergraduate studies. I want to learn more and be part of the research group, the aim of this research is to synthesize marine natural product and their analogues for the design of drug molecules like antibacteria and anticancer chemoterapeutc agent. I'm already in touch with Professor Pier Cirillo and he's willing to absorb into his research group. Besides this, I will have access to the latest technology provided by bergami learning center for science, innovation and technology were ground breaking innovations in chemistry are carried out, innovations like design of drugs to eradicate leukemia completely, you know leukemia is a very deadly diseases? And another one again is to cultivate plant using hydroponic technology, most of the chief ingredients used in the pharmaceutical companies are derived from plants, this time around I will be learning how cultivate plants in water rather than soil. I'll also learn how to convert dead plants, waste materials into biofuels, you know our crude oil is drying up gradually? So I'll be bringing this into the gas and oil sector.
VO: Tired of listening and looked straight into his system.
ME: I'll not keep my mouth shut, after all I talk very fast(In my mind). And again the courses the faculty provides is different from the usual traditional masters program, were bioinformatics, computational modelling, biomedical polymers are not incorporated into the core curriculum, this program is a very dynamic one, it integrates different discipline to make a curriculum.
VO: Focused his eyes again at me, perhaps, enjoying what I was saying.
ME: I never finish oh, the school uses the tegrity learning approach as well, were I can always download audio and video after class for review.
VO: So what are your plans after this degree?
Me: After I must have gathered enough skills required to accelerate my career. I intend to return to the country and apply as a quality control specialist in a pharmaceutical firm ,food and beverage domain, Regulatory agency. I might report or resume (I can't figure out what I said here.)at association of, oh sorry, Nigerian bottling company were I interned as a lab analyst. As a matter of fact their is shortage of man power in quality control, because a bulk of the current labour force lacks knowedge in cut
VO: I'm approving your visa, he threw my 120 and white paper at me, my passport went straight to the tray.
ME: looking at the passport in the tray, Was still in awe, Is that all sir?
VO: Yeah
ME: That was how I picked race, I couldn't even locate the exit.
Thank you Jesus, coz you kept to your word. I wouldn't have gotten this with out your hand.
Thanks fairheart, bracelum, time2win and elhadji19 for vetting my transcript thoughrougly. I am grateful!
Thanks to everyone of you that has contributed in one way or the other in this forum. May God continue to strengthen you. Shalom!

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by LagosismyHome(f): 2:20pm On Jul 30, 2019
Dodasidee:
Embassy Location: Abuja, June 3rd
School : Emory University
Program: Masters in International Public Health
Status: Approved. (after 52 days on Administrative Processing)


Love Atlanta

Congrats ........ May God bless your new journey

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by tboks(m): 2:26pm On Jul 30, 2019
Hello all. I just received an offer letter for Graduate Assistantship this morning. Is it possible to schedule visa interview for on or before August 15th? I'm supposed to resume by August 19th.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by fairheart(m): 2:29pm On Jul 30, 2019
You would have gotten your visa if not for that silly, unintelligent lie you made up. Almost every transcript here contains some sort of white, blue, pink lie. Everyone paints their reasons for choosing a school, picking a courses, etc, as if it's their best choice. But they do so intelligently. The interview officers are not fool; they are highly intelligent. You should never have mentioned a student name when they are not actually studying at the school. They always check if it is true. It wouldn't cost anything to say you search your schools online. It would have been better. I hope the consular has not left a nasty remark on your profile.
If you need assistance, which I hope others have provided, you can reach out or drop your question here.
Jacy1995:
Hello, I’m also an aspirant for the fall program in IUP. Was it in Lagos you had your interview please?

Hi @fairheart, please I need your help. My visa got denied this morning and here is my transcript.

School: Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Session: Fall 2019
Venue: Lagos Embassy
Program: MSc Geography

V.O: Good morning
Reply: Good morning

V.O: Pass me your passport
Reply: I did

VO: How did you get to know the school, IUP?
Me: (this was my planned answer) I got to knownof the school through 2 acquaintances of mine (which wasn’t true) then she gave me the shocker....

VO: What are their surnames?
Me: I actually didn’t prepare for this so I just kinda gave her two random names.

VO: she typed on her pic and was like she couldn’t find those names in her database...
Me: I was like that’s strange cos they actually studied there....

VO: Why do you wanna study Geography?
Me: (at this point, I was already destabilized as a result of the failed name ish) I gave an answer about my main area of concentration being environmental planning and how this would help checkmate the harmful excesses of urbanization. But wasn’t feeling the session again but just kept hoping.

VO: How many schools did you apply to?
Me: 3 schools, IUP, Western Illinois University and Texas Southern University....(although I applied to just one)

VO: Did you gain admission in all?
Me: Yes, I did

VO: what’s your GRE score?
Me: I didn’t take any tests as they were a requirement for admission for the program.

VO: What do you do?
Me: I work as a quantity surveyor in a construction company.

VO: Who is sponsoring you?
Me: My eldest brother

VO: What does he do?
Me: he works as the head of projects in a telecoms servicing company.

VO: Do you have an account statement?
Me: Yes, passed it. (She looked through and typed on her pic for a while)

VO: Sorry, you ain’t eligible for visa at this time.
And that was it.

Please I really need your advice..... if I reapply, how would I remedy the “how do you know about IUP” question and in what other ways can I make my general case more convincing.

Kindly help a brother.... thanks in anticipation...

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by fairheart(m): 2:34pm On Jul 30, 2019
Use expedient appointment to get an earlier date. be fast, but do so thoroughly and don't make mistakes.
tboks:
Hello all. I just received an offer letter for Graduate Assistantship this morning. Is it possible to schedule visa interview for on or before August 15th? I'm supposed to resume by August 19th.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Delaztyx: 2:38pm On Jul 30, 2019
Hello everyone, to Jesus be my glory..lol...I finally have breathed a sigh of rest after being on AP for 38days..I had my interview on the 21st of June 2019, Status updated on 25th July 2019, Visa issued 29th July 2019. This has been the longest wait of my life people, I was floating and I thought out everything and anything possible, but in the end, it ended in praise.

Deficit on I-20 form is $5k
Full Grad Assistanship with stipend 16k
Personal funding $5.5k
Uncles SOA $44k.

My interview goes thus;
White lady, window 5, Abuja Embassy.

Me: Good morning.
VO: Good morning, pass me your i20 and passport.
Me: passed it.
VO: why are you going to the US?
Me: I'm going for my masters degree in community Health and preventive medicine at the Minnesota state university,Mankato.
VO: How did you learn about MNSU?
Me: I carried out a personal research about MNSU after I heard about the school at an Educational fair in Lagos and from an alumni of the school and their entry requirements matched my profile.

Next VO gave me a shocker..lol

VO:where is this your acquaintance?
Me: He got a job and is working in the US now after his program....I was like bobo who send you talk that one...
VO: I see...shaking her head..and typing furiously (in my mind I was like I dor enter one chance).
VO: Did u apply to other schools?
Me: I applied to two others: Tuskegee Uni, Alabama, Ohio state Uni, Columbus.
VO: How many admits?
ME: One from Tuskegee Uni.
VO: Did you write GRE?
ME: No, I wrote TOEFL.
VO: what was your score?
Me: 84
VO: I can see you have an assistanship, can I see a proof?
ME: Passes email proof.
VO: she reads out my duties and then said how are going to be tutoring with a poor TOEFL score ?we dont accept such scores here.What we accept here is 90 100 and above..( In my mind, I was like my fathers peepo)...lol
ME:I will be tutoring biology specifically and conducting workshops at the CAS.
VO: what will this course do for you?
Me: A masters degree in comm health from a recognised institution like MNSU in the US will undoubtedly increase my chances of being promoted to the Head position in the public health department of my organisation when I come back to Nigeria.Also, having being equipped with an indept knowledge in public health and with recent epidemiological tools/methodology, I will be able to secure gainful employment in Govt health institutions ( Federal or state) and NGO'S ( like the Renowed Benjamin Franklin Foundation) providing comprehensive Health care Services to reduce the health burden in epidemic and epidemic-prone communities in Nigeria.
VO: Are u married?
ME: No, I am single.
VO: who will take care the deficit?
ME: I have a graduate assistanship with full tuition waiver up to 9 credits and My uncle is cathering for the deficit. I also have my personal savings too.
VO: Can I see your statement??
Me Passed it and she perused it thoroughly.
VO:What does your uncle do?
Me: He owns a Block producing factory and into transportation.
VO:Can I see your uncles statement.
ME:Passed it.
VO: She kept typing...and returned my I-20 and my statement and then gave me the white paper and said Congratulations, I will be approving your Visa but I will have to place you on AP to verify your documents, if found to be fraudulent, u will be banned.Do u wish to withdraw it?
Me: No.
She then was talking about having my I-20 at POE, by then I don share the grace.lol...

Special Thanks to Brown2green, shawarma(the queen whose epistles I love to read) fairheart, Time2win, Lagosismyhome etal for your contributions on NL platform. Also to those who were a source of encouragement to me through the waiting times..Justabama, Arobim94, acebolted, barrlabs975.etal...God bless you all and your new journeys.God bless nairaland

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by tboks(m): 2:39pm On Jul 30, 2019
Bro, I'm completely unfamiliar with the process. I don't even know what expedient appointment is. Kindly put me through. Can I send a DM?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by tboks(m): 2:39pm On Jul 30, 2019
fairheart:
Use expedient appointment to get an earlier date. be fast, but do so thoroughly and don't make mistakes.
Bro, I'm completely unfamiliar with the process. I don't even know what expedient appointment is. Kindly put me through. Can I send a DM?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by BenAzie(m): 2:41pm On Jul 30, 2019
Been interviewed yet? If you haven't, you can send a mail if you want. I just got approved to IUP on 3rd attempt. Transcript loading...


Cart3l:


Hi @fairheart, please I need your help. My visa got denied this morning and here is my transcript.

School: Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Session: Fall 2019
Venue: Lagos Embassy
Program: MSc Geography

V.O: Good morning
Reply: Good morning

V.O: Pass me your passport
Reply: I did

VO: How did you get to know the school, IUP?
Me: (this was my planned answer) I got to knownof the school through 2 acquaintances of mine (which wasn’t true) then she gave me the shocker....

VO: What are their surnames?
Me: I actually didn’t prepare for this so I just kinda gave her two random names.

VO: she typed on her pic and was like she couldn’t find those names in her database...
Me: I was like that’s strange cos they actually studied there....

VO: Why do you wanna study Geography?
Me: (at this point, I was already destabilized as a result of the failed name ish) I gave an answer about my main area of concentration being environmental planning and how this would help checkmate the harmful excesses of urbanization. But wasn’t feeling the session again but just kept hoping.

VO: How many schools did you apply to?
Me: 3 schools, IUP, Western Illinois University and Texas Southern University....(although I applied to just one)

VO: Did you gain admission in all?
Me: Yes, I did

VO: what’s your GRE score?
Me: I didn’t take any tests as they were a requirement for admission for the program.

VO: What do you do?
Me: I work as a quantity surveyor in a construction company.

VO: Who is sponsoring you?
Me: My eldest brother

VO: What does he do?
Me: he works as the head of projects in a telecoms servicing company.

VO: Do you have an account statement?
Me: Yes, passed it. (She looked through and typed on her pic for a while)

VO: Sorry, you ain’t eligible for visa at this time.
And that was it.

Please I really need your advice..... if I reapply, how would I remedy the “how do you know about IUP” question and in what other ways can I make my general case more convincing.

Kindly help a brother.... thanks in anticipation...
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by BenAzie(m): 2:43pm On Jul 30, 2019
Cart3l:


Hi @fairheart, please I need your help. My visa got denied this morning and here is my transcript.

School: Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Session: Fall 2019
Venue: Lagos Embassy
Program: MSc Geography

V.O: Good morning
Reply: Good morning

V.O: Pass me your passport
Reply: I did

VO: How did you get to know the school, IUP?
Me: (this was my planned answer) I got to knownof the school through 2 acquaintances of mine (which wasn’t true) then she gave me the shocker....

VO: What are their surnames?
Me: I actually didn’t prepare for this so I just kinda gave her two random names.

VO: she typed on her pic and was like she couldn’t find those names in her database...
Me: I was like that’s strange cos they actually studied there....

VO: Why do you wanna study Geography?
Me: (at this point, I was already destabilized as a result of the failed name ish) I gave an answer about my main area of concentration being environmental planning and how this would help checkmate the harmful excesses of urbanization. But wasn’t feeling the session again but just kept hoping.

VO: How many schools did you apply to?
Me: 3 schools, IUP, Western Illinois University and Texas Southern University....(although I applied to just one)

VO: Did you gain admission in all?
Me: Yes, I did

VO: what’s your GRE score?
Me: I didn’t take any tests as they were a requirement for admission for the program.

VO: What do you do?
Me: I work as a quantity surveyor in a construction company.

VO: Who is sponsoring you?
Me: My eldest brother

VO: What does he do?
Me: he works as the head of projects in a telecoms servicing company.

VO: Do you have an account statement?
Me: Yes, passed it. (She looked through and typed on her pic for a while)

VO: Sorry, you ain’t eligible for visa at this time.
And that was it.

Please I really need your advice..... if I reapply, how would I remedy the “how do you know about IUP” question and in what other ways can I make my general case more convincing.

Kindly help a brother.... thanks in anticipation...



Been interviewed yet? Can send a mail if you want. I just got approved to IUP on 3rd attempt. Transcript loading...
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by BenAzie(m): 2:46pm On Jul 30, 2019
Jacy1995:
Hello, I’m also an aspirant for the fall program in IUP. Was it in Lagos you had your interview please?

Hi @fairheart, please I need your help. My visa got denied this morning and here is my transcript.

School: Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Session: Fall 2019
Venue: Lagos Embassy
Program: MSc Geography

V.O: Good morning
Reply: Good morning

V.O: Pass me your passport
Reply: I did

VO: How did you get to know the school, IUP?
Me: (this was my planned answer) I got to knownof the school through 2 acquaintances of mine (which wasn’t true) then she gave me the shocker....

VO: What are their surnames?
Me: I actually didn’t prepare for this so I just kinda gave her two random names.

VO: she typed on her pic and was like she couldn’t find those names in her database...
Me: I was like that’s strange cos they actually studied there....

VO: Why do you wanna study Geography?
Me: (at this point, I was already destabilized as a result of the failed name ish) I gave an answer about my main area of concentration being environmental planning and how this would help checkmate the harmful excesses of urbanization. But wasn’t feeling the session again but just kept hoping.

VO: How many schools did you apply to?
Me: 3 schools, IUP, Western Illinois University and Texas Southern University....(although I applied to just one)

VO: Did you gain admission in all?
Me: Yes, I did

VO: what’s your GRE score?
Me: I didn’t take any tests as they were a requirement for admission for the program.

VO: What do you do?
Me: I work as a quantity surveyor in a construction company.

VO: Who is sponsoring you?
Me: My eldest brother

VO: What does he do?
Me: he works as the head of projects in a telecoms servicing company.

VO: Do you have an account statement?
Me: Yes, passed it. (She looked through and typed on her pic for a while)

VO: Sorry, you ain’t eligible for visa at this time.
And that was it.

Please I really need your advice..... if I reapply, how would I remedy the “how do you know about IUP” question and in what other ways can I make my general case more convincing.

Kindly help a brother.... thanks in anticipation...


IUP pals let's connect.
Interviewed? Can send a mail if you want. I just got approved to IUP on 3rd attempt. Transcript loading...
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by olasijiayo: 2:52pm On Jul 30, 2019
anyone has walspring number ?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Time2win(m): 2:57pm On Jul 30, 2019
Visa Approved today
U.S Embassy Lagos.

This was my 9th attempt since 2017 that I have been trying. I did alot mistakes at the beginning that resulted in the series of refusal but God showed forth today.

I will drop transcript later

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by bidemi1190: 2:59pm On Jul 30, 2019
Congrats
Time2win:
Visa Approved today

U.S Embassy Lagos.

This was my 9th attempt since 2017 that I have been trying. I did alot mistakes at the beginning that resulted in the series of refusal but God showed forth today.

I will drop transcript later
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Johnolukolade(m): 3:00pm On Jul 30, 2019
Time2win:
Visa Approved today

U.S Embassy Lagos.

This was my 9th attempt since 2017 that I have been trying. I did alot mistakes at the beginning that resulted in the series of refusal but God showed forth today.

I will drop transcript later

Congratulations brother. Cheers! Enjoy Trumpland.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Nobody: 3:00pm On Jul 30, 2019
Time2win:
Visa Approved today

U.S Embassy Lagos.

This was my 9th attempt since 2017 that I have been trying. I did alot mistakes at the beginning that resulted in the series of refusal but God showed forth today.

I will drop transcript later
shocked shocked shocked shocked shocked shocked shocked shocked... obara jesus!!!!!..... but you're like the GRE/VISA wizard

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Time2win(m): 3:08pm On Jul 30, 2019
user4321:
shocked shocked shocked shocked shocked shocked shocked shocked... obara jesus!!!!!..... but you're like the GRE/VISA wizard

all those attempt exposed me to lots of things cheesy

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Time2win(m): 3:11pm On Jul 30, 2019
Johnolukolade:


Congratulations brother. Cheers! Enjoy Trumpland.

Thanks brother
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by CptCharlesVane: 3:23pm On Jul 30, 2019
Talk about tenacity grin Lord knows my stronghead no reach this one. The VOs gats gree your own. In their minds they were like "this guy really want meet Trump o abeg carry go .. no come worry us again" grin grin

Many many congratulations bro, it'll certainly be worth it
Time2win:
Visa Approved today
U.S Embassy Lagos.

This was my 9th attempt since 2017 that I have been trying. I did alot mistakes at the beginning that resulted in the series of refusal but God showed forth today.

I will drop transcript later

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by HerMoney: 3:28pm On Jul 30, 2019
Good people. Anyone?
HerMoney:
Hello guys.

I'm new to this particular thread. Please help me out. I have admission for Spring 2020. (January 2 to be precise)

When is the best time to go for my interview, that won't be too early or too late. I am ready to book the interview but I want to know the best time to do so. Your advice will be appreciated.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by CptCharlesVane: 3:30pm On Jul 30, 2019
My advice: When next you go for the interview and they asked you what is different, be upfront and tell them the truth that you had rehearsed answers and became nervous when you were heard unexpected questions but now you are better prepared.

Prepare genuinely because if you lie, you need more lies to keep up and the truth is that if you're planning to be dishonest/deceptive all the way through the interview, you'll need much more preparation than otherwise

Small scratch, Good luck on your next attempt.
Jacy1995:
Hello, I’m also an aspirant for the fall program in IUP. Was it in Lagos you had your interview please?

Hi @fairheart, please I need your help. My visa got denied this morning and here is my transcript.

School: Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Session: Fall 2019
Venue: Lagos Embassy
Program: MSc Geography

V.O: Good morning
Reply: Good morning

V.O: Pass me your passport
Reply: I did

VO: How did you get to know the school, IUP?
Me: (this was my planned answer) I got to knownof the school through 2 acquaintances of mine (which wasn’t true) then she gave me the shocker....

VO: What are their surnames?
Me: I actually didn’t prepare for this so I just kinda gave her two random names.

VO: she typed on her pic and was like she couldn’t find those names in her database...
Me: I was like that’s strange cos they actually studied there....

VO: Why do you wanna study Geography?
Me: (at this point, I was already destabilized as a result of the failed name ish) I gave an answer about my main area of concentration being environmental planning and how this would help checkmate the harmful excesses of urbanization. But wasn’t feeling the session again but just kept hoping.

VO: How many schools did you apply to?
Me: 3 schools, IUP, Western Illinois University and Texas Southern University....(although I applied to just one)

VO: Did you gain admission in all?
Me: Yes, I did

VO: what’s your GRE score?
Me: I didn’t take any tests as they were a requirement for admission for the program.

VO: What do you do?
Me: I work as a quantity surveyor in a construction company.

VO: Who is sponsoring you?
Me: My eldest brother

VO: What does he do?
Me: he works as the head of projects in a telecoms servicing company.

VO: Do you have an account statement?
Me: Yes, passed it. (She looked through and typed on her pic for a while)

VO: Sorry, you ain’t eligible for visa at this time.
And that was it.

Please I really need your advice..... if I reapply, how would I remedy the “how do you know about IUP” question and in what other ways can I make my general case more convincing.

Kindly help a brother.... thanks in anticipation...

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by ProYouWebsiteUK(f): 3:32pm On Jul 30, 2019
Time2win:
Visa Approved today
U.S Embassy Lagos.

This was my 9th attempt since 2017 that I have been trying. I did alot mistakes at the beginning that resulted in the series of refusal but God showed forth today.

I will drop transcript later

Wow!!!!! I never knew you were a prospective students. I thought you were in the US already.

9th attempt And I almost gave up after my second attempt. Wow!!! I'm so very happy for you bro. You are indeed a goal getter. I pray your determination will take you to that high position that your mind and heart is looking forward to.

Congratulations!!!

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Oasishavenng: 3:33pm On Jul 30, 2019
bidemi1190:
Congrats
Wow,. You are the definition of persistent. Congratulations
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Time2win(m): 3:37pm On Jul 30, 2019
ProYouWebsiteUK:


Wow!!!!! I never knew you were a prospective students. I thought you were in the US already.

9th attempt And I almost gave up after my second attempt. Wow!!! I'm so very happy for you bro. You are indeed a goal getter. I pray your determination will take you to that high position that your mind and heart is looking forward to.

Congratulations!!!

Thanks dear! many thought so, not only you..

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Time2win(m): 3:38pm On Jul 30, 2019
CptCharlesVane:
Talk about tenacity grin Lord knows my stronghead no reach this one. The VOs gats gree your own. In their minds they were like "this guy really want meet Trump o abeg carry go .. no come worry us again" grin grin

Many many congratulations bro, it'll certainly be worth it

grin grin Thanks brother

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by TheNoble007(m): 3:41pm On Jul 30, 2019
Walspring:


On ds160 site

@walspring please kindly check your mail. Please kindly check your mail... � I need your response. I have made the required deposit. Thank you very much sir....
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by TheNoble007(m): 3:43pm On Jul 30, 2019
Time2win:
Visa Approved today
U.S Embassy Lagos.

This was my 9th attempt since 2017 that I have been trying. I did alot mistakes at the beginning that resulted in the series of refusal but God showed forth today.

I will drop transcript later


It is only the brave that fight for what they deserve. You deserve a hug from a thousand angels.. Congrats man!!

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by ProYouWebsiteUK(f): 3:44pm On Jul 30, 2019
Time2win:


Thanks dear! many thought so, not only you..

You are welcome! I can't wait to see your Transcript. I really can’t wait to see it.

Lol

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