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Goodbloke:
Is it compulsory that I have a sponsor in order to study abroad cos I have beeen saving and working towards this exercise and I intend sponsoring myself abroad.

Pls Is this acceptable ?

Greatos32:
Good day guru in the house , av been a silent member of this great forum . pls I need ur help this time I have been denied twice on student visa last year and this year August 2019, and I am going for another interview soon
Vo: Hello good morning
Me: good morning with a very big smile
Vo: why are you going to the us
Me: I'm going to the us for my masters in education
Vo: why ......
Me: I explained
Vo: how many schools did you apply to
Me: I considered 2 schools
Vo: which and whixh what is which and which?
Me ; I told her
Vo: why do you want to study in the us
Me: because the country has one of the best educational and public health system in the world and is widely known for its quality teaching and research. ( what does public health has to do with education degree?)
Vo: what's your undergraduate degree
Me: mentioned
Vo: wow
Vo: who is your sponsor
Me: my mum
Vo: what uni did you go to
Me: mention
But the issue that , I have a brother in USA and I already mentioned him in my profile and he is through with his program this month and alrealready gotten a work permit . if am asked what does ur brother do , What is going to be my respond . Really need ur help pls.

sipicilia:
Thank you so much to all the people that reached out to me and helped prepare me well for my interview....God bless you all.

MY TRANSCRIPT
Vo: Hello good morning
Me: good morning with a very big smile
Vo: why are you going to the us
Me: I'm going to the us for my masters in public health at University of Illinois Springfield
Vo: why public health
Me: Many experience inspired my interest in public health, I have always had passion for humanitarian services and as such I have volunteered in some NGO, during this time I was opportuned to visit some rural, urban areas and IDP camp where I interviewed and monitored the health facilities, I discovered that most people had little or no knowledge about health as regards disease prevention, treatment and control......
Vo: which NGO did you volunteer
Me: One.org, Queens league, Lagos food bank and antodec foundation
Vo: how many schools did you apply to
Me: I considered 2 schools
Vo: which and which
Me: Drexel university and University of Illinois
Vo: why do you want to study in the us
Me: because the country has one of the best educational and public health system in the world and is widely known for its quality teaching and research
Vo: what's your undergraduate degree
Me: physiology
Vo: wow
Vo: who is your sponsor
Me: my uncle
Vo: (looks at me in a funny way), why is he sponsoring you
Me: he has been very supportive right from.....stops me
Vo: what uni did you go to
Me: university of Illorin
Vo: did he also support you
Me: yes
Vo: what secondary school did you go to
Me: command day secondary school Ikeja Lagos
Vo: did he also support you
Me: yes
Vo: what does he do
Me: He is the MD of bleep company that deals on softwares and supply of computers and other ICT equipments
Vo: how old is your sponsor
Me: 41 years
Vo: is he married
Me: yes
Vo: what does the wife do
Me: she has a boutique where she sells kids wears
Vo:how many kids does he have
Me: 1
Vo: how old
Me: 12years o
Vo: do you have a bank statement
Me: yes
Vo: y was this huge payment made on this day
Me: my uncle got a contract that lead to the payment of such huge amount but I didn't ask him, I just requested for he's bank statement
Vo:okay and types for the longest 1min of my life
Vo: I'd be approving you visa..........
Me: thank you.....������

Muleriders:
Yeah. Possible as long as you have the funds that covers your entire duration.


If your funds covers your first year only, it won't fly. Because the VO will be wondering how you will pay for the second year since you won't be working in US

sipicilia:
Thank you so much to all the people that reached out to me and helped prepare me well for my interview....God bless you all.

MY TRANSCRIPT
Vo: Hello good morning
Me: good morning with a very big smile
Vo: why are you going to the us
Me: I'm going to the us for my masters in public health at University of Illinois Springfield
Vo: why public health
Me: Many experience inspired my interest in public health, I have always had passion for humanitarian services and as such I have volunteered in some NGO, during this time I was opportuned to visit some rural, urban areas and IDP camp where I interviewed and monitored the health facilities, I discovered that most people had little or no knowledge about health as regards disease prevention, treatment and control......
Vo: which NGO did you volunteer
Me: One.org, Queens league, Lagos food bank and antodec foundation
Vo: how many schools did you apply to
Me: I considered 2 schools
Vo: which and which
Me: Drexel university and University of Illinois
Vo: why do you want to study in the us
Me: because the country has one of the best educational and public health system in the world and is widely known for its quality teaching and research
Vo: what's your undergraduate degree
Me: physiology
Vo: wow
Vo: who is your sponsor
Me: my uncle
Vo: (looks at me in a funny way), why is he sponsoring you
Me: he has been very supportive right from.....stops me
Vo: what uni did you go to
Me: university of Illorin
Vo: did he also support you
Me: yes
Vo: what secondary school did you go to
Me: command day secondary school Ikeja Lagos
Vo: did he also support you
Me: yes
Vo: what does he do
Me: He is the MD of bleep company that deals on softwares and supply of computers and other ICT equipments
Vo: how old is your sponsor
Me: 41 years
Vo: is he married
Me: yes
Vo: what does the wife do
Me: she has a boutique where she sells kids wears
Vo:how many kids does he have
Me: 1
Vo: how old
Me: 12years o
Vo: do you have a bank statement
Me: yes
Vo: y was this huge payment made on this day
Me: my uncle got a contract that lead to the payment of such huge amount but I didn't ask him, I just requested for he's bank statement
Vo:okay and types for the longest 1min of my life
Vo: I'd be approving you visa..........
Me: thank you.....������

Goodbloke:
am going to be working and schooling at the same time since am skilled in plumbing and electrical works

LagosismyHome:
Doesnt matter what your skills are ........... It is against the rule to work off campus as a student in the US and even oncampus job is limited to 20 hours during time term and 40 hours during holiday. What that means is with this limitation of the ability to work , its almost impossible to work and train yourself and the VO knows it hence if you are self funding , the VO might ask you to show funds for the entire duration

Goodbloke:
wow, God help me

So how much should I budget now . ?

Can I also apply for scholarships considering my age cos am 24yrs?

LagosismyHome:
Is this first degree or second degree ..... if first degree then find a relative to be a sponsor

Goodbloke:
Its first degree , and is it compulsory that I find a sponsor?

LagosismyHome:
Without scholarship or a sponsor , how will you support yourself for 4 years

Goodbloke:
I intend applying for scholarships and am also saving towards it .

Like how much is needed in order for me to school for the entire duration

A rough estimate will be fine

LagosismyHome:
I cannot ask you How much is a price of shirt....... nobody can answer that as there are different types of shirts from low end to the high end

What determines the cost should be based on the schools you target. Look at the school tuition and living expenses, most are on the school website and that will give you an estimate of how much is needed for a year, for masters or for first degree

Muleriders:
Yeah. Possible as long as you have the funds that covers your entire duration.


If your funds covers your first year only, it won't fly. Because the VO will be wondering how you will pay for the second year since you won't be working in US

Adesegun1:
Hi guys!
My interview is on Tuesday 22nd October.
This is my proposed transcript.
Please help review and show me my flaws. I will be really grateful. Thank you.

Me: Good Morning Sir
VO: Good Morning. Your passport and I-20

Me: Passes both

VO: Where are you going?
Me: I am going to Franklin University for my Masters in Business Administration degree.

VO: Why USA? Why not Nigeria? Why not Canada?
Me: You will agree with me that education is the US is widely known for its global recognition and reputation which will look great on my resume and help me achieve my goal of becoming a well-respected Business Consultant.

VO: How did you get to know about Franklin University?
Me: I conducted my personal research -school-on-school- and one thing that stood Franklin University out was that the curriculum which carries with it the Business Sustainability & Transitioning course which stands as a major problem in Nigeria and I would love to be a major solution to it. Following the death of the founders, almost every Nigerian business dies; this negatively impacts the Nigerian economy and is a major challenge to be tackled.

I followed up with the Professor in charge – Professor Charles Brighton- and I was very convinced that Franklin is the best place to get this knowledge.

Finally, my current CFO is an alumnus of the school and he highly recommended Franklin to me.

VO: How is this degree going to help you?
Me: Currently, I work as a Finance & Accounts Analyst at Crux Plc and have built a solid foundation in managing the finance of a business. I would love to further understand how businesses operate holistically -by understanding the operations, people and leadership, finance, marketing and sales. This will help me achieve my dream of becoming a Business Consultant so I can be a solution to Nigeria’s dying businesses.

VO: What are your plans after graduation?
Me: I will return to Nigeria; work with a reputable business consulting firm for 2 years to further understand the Nigeria business market. Afterwards, I will startup my own business consulting firm to solve Nigeria’s business problems.

VO: What is your first degree? when did you graduate?
Me: B.Sc. Business Administration / 2015

VO: What have you been doing since graduation?
Me: Immediately after graduation I got a scholarship to study for a mini-MBA program at Lagos Business School through with I got a job at Cruuucc Plc where I have been working as a Finance & Accounts Executive for almost 2 years now.

VO: GRE/GMAT/TOEFL
Me: No

VO: How many schools did you apply to?
Me: 2 schools- Northeastern University and Franklin University. Both admitted me.

VO: Why did you choose Franklin?
Me: As I mentioned earlier Franklin has a unique curriculum; the Business Sustainability & Transitioning course stood Franklin University out as it will make me achieve my dream of solving Nigeria’s business problem.

VO: Can you tell me some courses you will be taking?
Me: Corporate Finance, Business Sustainability, Operations Management, HR Management, Leadership, Innovation for Business, Business Consulting, Strategy.

VO: Which course interests you most and why?
Me: Business Sustainability & Transitioning. As explained above.

VO: What do you know about Columbus, Ohio?
Me: Columbus Ohio, named after the famous Christopher Columbus, is the state capital and most populous city in the US state of Ohio with an estimate population of 900,000 people. It is one of the fastest growing cities in the US. In 2013, Forbes gave Columbus an “A” grade as one of the top cities for business in the US and then one of the best places for business and careers.

VO: Who is your sponsor?
Me: My dad

VO: What does your sponsor do?
AES: He owns a rẹal estate company

VO: Your visa is approved!
AES: Thank you sir.

Goodbloke:
am going to be working and schooling at the same time since am skilled in plumbing and electrical works

Mfondara:
What if one has personal fund that covers for a year and then a SOA of an Uncle as a secondary-sponsor? My program duration is 2 years.

Though I picked self as sponsor while completing DS-160 form as no option for personal fund/sponsor.

Muleriders:
Haaaaaaa!!!!!!.

V. O won't only deny you on hearing this,
A comment will be left on your profile like this.

"this guy is a potential immigration, he has intention to work in the USA illegally on non-immigrant visa and will likely abandon schooling"

Till the end of the world, every next VO that interview your subsequent attempts will always see this and do you the green booklet favour

Brown2Green:
Btw, if you're going to NIU this spring, hit me up.

N2B2:
Good day House

My uni has just sent my I-20 via courier, and I should be getting it in a few days.

In the mean time, what do I do next. Do I pay my SEVIS fee now, and then go ahead to pay visa fee?

I'm sorry for the poor question.

Muleriders:
Yes. Pay sevis.

The check the expect delivery date of the I20 via the courier tracking platform.

Then schedule your interview to dates after the arrival of your I20

amos4real:
Good day everyone, please my sponsor statement of account is in French format. Will the embassy collect it or I shld translate it to English first?

Thank you all.

As I await your responses.

Muleriders:
You should be fine. As long as you are able to present your case to the v.o


Hope your uncle also appear on the I20 as sponsor?

Goodbloke:
Lolll baba you funny die

Am thinking of potential countries that I can move to and schools with low tuitions it’s not compulsory to be US or Canada or uk or Germany

Can you help out with countries that are not so difficult

N2B2:
Good day House

My uni has just sent my I-20 via courier, and I should be getting it in a few days.

In the mean time, what do I do next. Do I pay my SEVIS fee now, and then go ahead to pay visa fee?

I'm sorry for the poor question.