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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by abicarst: 1:26pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
No I am not a lecturer. I graduated there with a first class and had my compulsory national youth service in the same department 1 Like |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by thebest1210(m): 1:49pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
abicarst: Ok. Thanks. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Youngstown: 2:07pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
Felizz:Go to the top left corner of your appointment page. You would see reschedule appointment / cancel appointment etc. Click on reschedule and proceed. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Youngstown: 2:10pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
obexxy: Lagos and you? |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by nonfav: 2:32pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
Youngstown: Hi, I got the same e-mail. I have been able to fill the expedited appointment form but the problem is I had a Jan 4th interview date before I got an e-mail for the expedited one on Nov 13th. And I cant reschedule from January 4th to June 19th, not without having to pay another visa application fee. Has anyone who did the June 19th scheduling for expedited appointment purposes heard back? |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Muleriders: 2:39pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
What a great moment. I read 7 different back to back approvals in just 3 pages. Kudos and congratulations guys. Come over to Can't wait to read approval transcripts from the two prospective muleriders I know on this thread. 16 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Youngstown: 2:42pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
obexxy:Lagos |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Muleriders: 2:42pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
LagosismyHome: This your favourite signature on every approvals should be copyrighted it has always been your trademark for ages 5 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Youngstown: 2:43pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
nonfav:Have you cancelled or rescheduled befor? |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Etherealbeing: 2:45pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
NoTimeZone: Thank you, 2017 |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by nonfav: 3:14pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
Youngstown: No, I did initially receive an Oct 26 date for my interview before it was moved to Nov 13 because of the protest but that wasn't reflected on the interview scheduling portal. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by LagosismyHome(f): 3:19pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
Muleriders: 1 Like |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Phori: 3:49pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
Hello guys, great job yall are doing. pls I need ur input on these about the I-160 form thanks 1. Is the national identification number field important? 2.. do the “person paying for your trip” question referring to your sponsor? (Under travel) 3. Does the field “passport book number” applicable to Nigerian. 4. do I need to pay my sevis fee first before i can apply for emergency interview? 5, which of the visa offices is currently attending to emergency interviews, lagos or Abuja 6. how can i apply for the emergency interview, Thanks guys. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Dgreatestt: 3:51pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
Profile Undergraduate: HND, hospitality Management Funding: GTA plus Department Scholarship(s) School: Texas Tech University Deficit: ~$2,700 Course: Hotel Management Location: Lagos consulate Status: Approved, 6th Nov, 7am appointment I hope the above helps someone out there. NL has been helpful through the process for me, so I owe this platform my transcript. A big thanks to fairheart, you are always ready to help. To my Acer's WhatsApp group family, big thank you. And to my Gee, Ahmed, you're a true friend. despite having your visa more than a month now, you didnt stop motivating and reminding me we'll both be on the flight together to Texas. Thanks alot brother. Really boosted my confidence At the interview hall, i noticed only two VO's were working. i must state that, both of them were friendly, atleast from the conversations i heard. And btw, it was an Approval back to back from them, the approval rate must have exceeded 80%, from what i observed while on the queue. So this gave me some more confidence. Then it was my turn. Here is my conversation with the VO. VO: good morning Me: good morning VO: where are you going? Me: I'm going the Texas Tech University for my masters degree in hotel management. Vo: Hotel management hmm Me: Yes, hotel management Vo: why hotel management Me: (about to talk, vo cut) Vo: oh so which hotel are you working(must have seen from DS 160) Me: bleep hotel, here in Lagos. vo: Oh, bleep hotel. Vo: So you did your nysc (i wasnt sure if he was asking when i did it or if i did it) me: Yes, i did my NYSC. ( trying to avoid too much talk) Vo: looks at his system, then said, Full funding hmm?(in my mind i started wondering if this VO didnt see the over 2k deficit in it) Me: So i simply responded, Yes, full funding. Vo: How did you get the funding Me: I evaluated my transcript with world education service (WES), after which the official copy was sent to the school, i also submitted my SOP, resume and GRE score, and then ..(vo cuts in again) Me: what was your GRE score Me: i had ** in verbal, ** in quant and ** in writing. Vo: at this point, the vo picked my i20 again and started looking at it seriously, seem he was comparing or confirming something on his system also. This period seem to be the longest 30seconds or more time of my life� Me: (my mind, i just kept telling myself that my village pple must not get me today. the look was taking long) I kept my cool still. VO: Have you travelled out before? Me: No sir, Never had any reason to. Vo: Married, any kids? Me: No. Vo: i will be approving your visa, go to windows 22 to pay your reciprocity fee. Enjoy your study in the US Me: Thank you sir. i sharply run off, before he remember another question. lol NB: No single document was asked. typing it now seem longer. i dont think it lasted up to 4min I just thank God. 37 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Mirahkle: 3:52pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
Vader92: Lolz. Yes, we all got our visas. I won't say I know too much about nanochemistry. 5 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Mirahkle: 4:00pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
Visa Approved 6th November 2020 Window 10 VO: So where are you going? Me: I am going for a PhD program in Chemistry at the University of Louisville, Kentucky VO: Why Chemistry? Me: I always loved the thought of manipulating matter into whatever I wanted it to be, as long as I remember. For that reason I turned down admission into the University of Ibadan (one of the best universities in Nigeria) where I was offered Agricultural Economics to go to an anonymous private university in to study Industrial Chemistry. VO: Hope you never blew up your lab? (laughing) Me: No. VO: What research will you be doing? Me: I proposed to the university to work on nanochemistry. I want to work on reducing the molecular and atomic sizes of substances while optimizing their enhanced properties. These improved nano substances can be applied in cosmetics, drug delivery, agriculture and more to enhance the rate of reaction. VO: How did you know about the assistantship? Me: Hence I want to go into full-time research and the minimum educational qualification required to become a researcher is a PhD, I particularly sought for schools that offered financial assistance, as the five year long program will require a lot of finance to complete. VO: What do your parents think about you leaving them? Me: My dad insists I come home to visit every year; if I granted a visa. VO: What does your dad do? Me: He is a network marketing consultant. VO: And your mum? Me: She doesn't work. VO: This will be a new adventure for you. I will be recommending you for a visa. Me: Thank you. VO: Enjoy your stay in the US, hoping things are still normal after this election (lauging). I must say that the resources here have been very useful. Thanks. 31 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Kateyy: 4:19pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
O ; Good morning Me: Good morning v.o where are you going to? me I am going to Lamar uni located at Beaumont Texas . to pursue grad studies in Chemical engineering . v.o why did you choose this school me:Apartfrom being a nationally ranked uni, I contacted the office of the international student council to learn about the school and I got a warm reception, there’s a good blend of cultural diversity n d wheather condition is quite conducive. I reached out to 2 professors and the work of .prof Daniel Lou fascinated me and alights with my career aspirations v.o who’s funding ur education? me: my parents v.o Wat does ur father do: me: he’s a civil servant and runs his own buisness v.o : tell me things bout your course me: I fumbled a bit n continued v. o sorry u r not qualified for this visa |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by 4gunners(m): 4:29pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
Walspring: |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Janet200: 4:38pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
So many approvals, congrats to everyone 4 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Youngstown: 4:49pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
nonfav:I think youu should send a mail thehe niv address. They will mail you back. Disregard the automated reply. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by GiftyDiamond: 5:09pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
So many approvals.... like the positivity in the air. Congrats to all who got approved. 7 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Phori: 5:46pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
Hello guys, great job yall are doing. pls I need ur input on these about the I-160 form thanks 1. Is the national identification number field important? 2.. do the “person paying for your trip” question referring to your sponsor? (Under travel) 3. Does the field “passport book number” applicable to Nigerian. 4. do I need to pay my sevis fee first before i can apply for emergency interview? 5, which of the visa offices is currently attending to emergency interviews, lagos or Abuja 6. how can i apply for the emergency interview, Thanks guys. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Nobody: 5:50pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
VISA Approved. Firstly, I want to cancel my official appointment which I got for NOV 13 as I used an emergency route, so you can log in to CGI website today at 6:00pm prompt to check if you will be lucky. I was scheduled for 8a.m today. VO: Good morning Me: Yea, Good morning, how are you doing VO: Fine, hope you are not anxious Me: No VO: Give me your passport with the docs inside it VO: What are you going to do in the US Me: I am going to continue my PhD studies in Chemistry. VO: Why Chemistry? Me: I intend to pursue a career in research. Having suffered from several bouts of malaria and other infectious diseases while growing up, I would like to join other elite researchers in developing new and existing chemical molecules that could be applied in abating these diseases. VO: After typing for some seconds, where are U working? Me: I am a supervisor at .... ( I am a supervisor at a fed. govt parastatal, a role I have been in for almost 7 years). VO: What does that have to do with Chemistry Me: Well, I have been using that to support my career. I did my MSc. in Med Chem at .... from 2015 to 2018. (I actually had an opportunity to work with SWIPHA and Nigerian breweries when I got that job but I declined as both won't give me time to do my thing) VO: I will be approving your visa. Me: I didn't utter any more words. He didn't ask for any other thing. I collected my documents, paid my reciprocity fee and left. Generally, today was a good day for many guys at least for the five people that went in with me. NB: Everything I wrote in bracket, I didn't say them. I am actually on full funding with TA. I applied to Ucincinnati, MSU, UAuburn, and UMaine. Good luck to everyone!! 31 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Comique(m): 5:54pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
Phori: 1. If you have it, its beta you put it there. 2. Yes 3. I really can't say. The gurus in the house will respond to this. 4. You may not, however you need to pay 72 hours before your interview date. 5. I think Lagos. 6. I did mine via email but I doubt if they are still accepting request for emergency appointments. 3 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by AOS97: 6:12pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
Visa approved 30th of October. I've been a silent reader on here for a while. Thank you to everyone who has contributed! Here is my transcript. VO: Good morning sir, pass me your passport. Me: Good morning VO: Alabama! Me: Yes VO: why did you choose Alabama Me: I chose Alabama because the research interests of my advisor matches well with mine and I also felt very welcomed by the department, so I'm very happy to be going there. VO: Chemical engineering? What kind of chemistry will you be doing? Me in my mind "I'm not doing chemistry o" Me: I'll be working on heterogeneous catalysis VO: Catalysis? So you'll be working with catalysts. Is that organic chemistry? Me: No, it's physical chemistry. VO: did you apply to other schools? Me: yes, I applied to 9 schools in all. Should name them? VO: *shrugs* I don't really care. What's the most prestigious one you applied to? Me: University of Michigan VO: and you're going to Bama? Me: well, Michigan didn't admit me. VO: which schools admitted you then? Me: Stevens, MTU and Alabama. VO: alright. Have you travelled out of Nigeria before? Me: yes VO: when? Me: told him... VO: which states in Nigeria have you lived? Me: Lagos and Ogun VO: so you went to covenant? Me: yes VO: are you married? Me: (in my head- babe sef I no get �) No, I'm not married VO: any kids? Me: NO sir VO: okay, I'll be approving your visa, take this slip to window 22 and pay your reciprocity. Have a great time at Alabama. Best of luck My interview felt a little longer than other people that were in the hall same time as me. From what I've noticed from reading other transcripts is that the two VOs have some interest in chemistry. It seems they asked lots of chemistry related questions lol. It was a chilled interview, felt more like gisting even though my heart was racing like crazy�. My advice is that you should be confident in your answers and as long as you have been invested in your admission process I don't think you should be thrown off by unexpected questions. Congrats to everyone that has been approved, and success to all others interviewing soon . 29 Likes 1 Share |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by taylorfola: 7:12pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by dipdat123: 7:53pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
@Lagosismyhome, Fairheart and other gurus in the house I can't sleep anymore, I'm very worried. What's my chances of getting Visa approved I'm 36 years old SSCE 2004 ND 2005 to 2007 Elect/Elect Engineering 2008 to 2009 1 year IT HND 2009 to 2011 Elect/Elect Engineering March 2012 to Feb 2013 NYSC September 2013 to date Network Administrator with SLT 2015/2016 PGD Elect/Elect Engineering I got no scholarship or GA My half brother will be sponsoring me Should I fill his name or his company name as my sponsor I already filled his company name initially as my sponsor. I shared my delayed visa transcript late October |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by fairheart(m): 7:53pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
Congratulations to all approved applicants. What can I say? Y'all worked hard for this; some of you had to borrow money to fund this dream. So you deserve the joy your approval has brought to you! My advise: Don't take the funding for granted! Some people somewhere desperately need them, but they don't know how to get it. It's a huge privilege! I know why I am saying this! Please do all you can to study well and graduate as one of the best students in your department. Success can turn to failure if we stop working hard to build on the foundational success, which is the opportunity to study in the US. All the best guys! 24 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by fairheart(m): 7:56pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
Cocao:Faith!!! You have nothing but love because love is the greatest! And it's more than enough! I am happy for you! 8 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by dipdat123: 8:00pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
I going for a master degree in information systems. I didn’t take standardized test, not required. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Tomison(m): 8:05pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
AOS97: Hello, congratulations on your visa approval��.. Well I got a question on your visa did you see a no change of status(NOS) on it, I heard that trumph said Nigerians can’t change their status?... |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by LagosismyHome(f): 8:11pm On Nov 06, 2020 |
dipdat123: You need to relax.. the more tensed you are the more nervous you be and it would show so relax and imagine it as a chat with someone. Just telling the person what your plans are regarding school About changing sponsor I always prefer consistency... however I also rather use individual than company. Lastly how can anybody tell you about your chances. |
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