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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by x506: 11:24pm On Nov 09, 2020
Hello house,

I've been a silent reader for about a month. I got my F1 Visa approved on the 6th of February. The interview was slightly uneventful.

I was scheduled to interview at 9am but I arrived about an hour earlier. I got called in around 10:30am. I was nervous so I packed every document that came to mind. The VO that attended to me denied 2 people in front of me (one of the them with funding for an MBA so I was really worried). When it got to my turn, I was reluctant to move forward till he called me �

VO: Please pass me your documents
Me: Handed them over
VO: So you're going to Baton Rouge
Me: Yes, I got an offer bla bla bla (cuts me off and continues typing)
VO: Congratulations. Where do you say you work again?
Me: I work at company xyz.
VO: (Confirms the information from my DS-160). I'll be be approving your visa, please go over to booth 22 to make your payment. Hands me the slip with instructions on retrieving my passport.

I'm grateful to God.

This interview was an emergency appointment however I had also scheduled a regular appointment for the 18th of December. I'll be cancelling it soon (tonight). I'm posting this so others on this forum without appointments can potentially book their appointments before January.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Lete: 11:26pm On Nov 09, 2020
HisEminence:



F2 visa approved
Location: Abuja
Date: 9th of November 2020.

I got to the Consular at some minutes to 7am. I remembered I needed to print a last minute document. After so much bargaining, I paid 10k instantly. Wasn't happy about it but we move
anyways.

I approached the entrance and was directed in. I was the fifth person when I entered the building, all F1, except me (F2)

So we were called in, in 3s. So to the interview proper. When I entered the first person on the line was already paying her Reciprocity fee. Every other applicant before me too were granted visa.

Only one VO was attending to us, but he seemed very calm and friendly.
Fast forward to my interview.

VO: Good morning sir.
Me: Good morning.
VO: pass me your passport and i-20 please..
Me: (hands them over)
VO: (on seeing my i-20) wow, your wife is in the U.S
Me: Yes, she is.
VO: What is she studying?
Me: (stammers a bit) She's studying chemistry at Copping state university, Baltimore, Maryland.
I didn't like that how that sounded, so I had to tell me that I stammer at times like this.

VO: (Nods) No problems, just take your time
Me: (in my mind, I was like.... Oshey padi mi. Afolabi, calm down, you gat this)

All this while, I noticed someone else behind him listening to both of us. And he has been there when those before me were interviewed.

Then the VO switched of his mic and turned to start talking with the other guy. Pointing at the system, passport and my i-20 as he's discussing. And the other guy kept nodding and looking at the system as the VO was talking. This lasted for about a minute.

Then VO faces me again.

VO: When did she travel?
Me: 31st of December 2019
VO: Why didn't you travel with her?
Me: I was overseeing a project at the office. I work with the Lagos state government. (I motioned to bring out my staff ID card.)
VO: No need. What do you do?
Me: I am a system administrator and an I.T support officer.

VO turns again and starts discussing with the guy again. This lasted for about 30 seconds

VO faces me again.

VO: Do you have any kids.
Me: Yes, she gave birth to our baby there in the US, just before the lockdown
VO: Oh, Male or Female?
Me: Female
VO: Has she come back to Nigeria since she had the baby?
Me: No, she hasn't
VO: Why are you just applying?
Me: I applied earlier in march, and I got May as my interview date, but it didn't hold.
VO: Were you denied?
Me: No. The appointment was cancelled.
VO: Oh, okay
VO: How did you meet your wife?
Me: I met her through a mutual friend. We met and we liked eachother.
VO: How did they know eachother.
Me: They attended the same school.
VO: When did you meet her?
Me: 2018
VO: when did you get married?
Me: Traditionally and according to Islamic rights, February 2019. And then we proceeded to the registry in Ikoyi, Lagos, in December, to make it official.
VO: Nods
VO: Have you travelled out of the country before?
Me: Yes, I have. We travelled to the UAE together.
VO: How long did you spend there?
Me: About a week.
VO: Like a honeymoon right?
Me: Yes.
VO: Have you been to the US before?
Me: No, not at all


VO turns to his guy again. The discussion again lasted for another 30 seconds.
In my mind, I was like.... my fate is being decided now.
He then faces me again.

VO: (Looks at my i-20 and sees my wife's school fees on it) who is paying your wife's fees?
Me: Her dad.
VO: What does he do?
Me: He's a businessman in the oil and gas sector. He's a CEO of Crowns oil. Also he's a high chief of the Oba of Ikoyi in Lagos.
VO: (Nods) Oh, okay. Makes sense
VO: What does your dad do?
Me: My dad is late, but before he died he was a retired Airforce officer.
VO: Nods. Your application looks okay at this point. Take this white paper, go to the cashier to pay your reciprocity fee, bla bla bla
Me: I was already shinning teeth under my nose mask.

I paid my fee. Went back to the VO to drop the passport and I zoomed out. Got out and I told the others sitting outside all the best.



Tips
1. After God, na God ooo. Nothing else
2. Please make sure you print every document before coming for your interview, those guys outside no get joy. Dem go bill you die
3. Make sure you hold money on that day. Any last minute thing might come up to print. There's no such thing as too much documents ooo
4. Be as confident as possible. Be calm. Dont speak too much, but make sure your answers cover the questions asked.

Big shout out to everyone who has impacted on us all. All the best to all applicants.

We move!!!

Big big big congratulations! I tap into your miracle.

All the best!

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by GboyegaD(m): 11:27pm On Nov 09, 2020
Teau:
Hi all, i am planning to process my Nigerian passport renewal. I am looking to renewal in the US.

Nigeria has 3 embassies in the US; NY,DC and Atlanta. I want to know which one is currently processing the renewal faster. PLEASE YOUR RESPONSE IS MUCH APPRECIATED, would it be too much to also ask for someone's contact at the embassy who could be of assistance.

Thank you!

Have you been able to book your renewal? I need to know what website to book my appointment.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Lete: 11:38pm On Nov 09, 2020
Youngstown:
Hello @Lethhhgooo, I am still stuck btw picking the June 19th date and booking for emergency. Someone here said we should disregard the warning about paying another mrv as it can be used twice. My challenge now is there in no section to book an emergency appointment even if I reschedule. I don't know if it's because I have booked b4 . I attached a pic of what is available at the top left corner of my page. I have also sent you a PM. This situation is really perplexing as I don't know what to do next. Anyone will similar issue here?

Hellos bro, I hope u are a guy....anyways, I have the same issue. I booked April and then requested for an emergency date. I was denied today, so I called them, the lady that picked said emergency appointment chances are only once, if u are denied u can’t reapply. And secondly the MRV can be used twice, so don’t bother about the warning.

Then she said nothing can be done now, the only thing now is for me to keep checking for earliest available dates as some will be announced soon.

So as e be now Na God hand person Dey. Except u want to pay another $160 and start ur reapplication.

Na prayer I Dey like this. But I believe God will finish what He has started.

Cheers

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by HisEminence(m): 11:39pm On Nov 09, 2020
Lete:


Big big big congratulations! I tap into your miracle.

All the best!

Yes boss. Yours will be cheaper than this, by God's grace

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Snakedoctor1: 11:53pm On Nov 09, 2020
Youngstown:
Hello @Lethhhgooo, I am still stuck btw picking the June 19th date and booking for emergency. Someone here said we should disregard the warning about paying another mrv as it can be used twice. My challenge now is there in no section to book an emergency appointment even if I reschedule. I don't know if it's because I have booked b4 . I attached a pic of what is available at the top left corner of my page. I have also sent you a PM. This situation is really perplexing as I don't know what to do next. Anyone will similar issue here?
Try using another browser maybe goo if you have been using mtn
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by nonfav: 11:59pm On Nov 09, 2020
Lete:


Hellos bro, I hope u are a guy....anyways, I have the same issue. I booked April and then requested for an emergency date. I was denied today, so I called them, the lady that picked said emergency appointment chances are only once, if u are denied u can’t reapply. And secondly the MRV can be used twice, so don’t bother about the warning.

Then she said nothing can be done now, the only thing now is for me to keep checking for earliest available dates as some will be announced soon.

So as e be now Na God hand person Dey. Except u want to pay another $160 and start ur reapplication.

Na prayer I Dey like this. But I believe God will finish what He has started.

Cheers

Did you get an e-mail from the embassy to pick June 16th and apply for emergency appointment as confirmation?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Lete: 12:11am On Nov 10, 2020
nonfav:


Did you get an e-mail from the embassy to pick June 16th and apply for emergency appointment as confirmation?

Nope I didn’t. The only email I got is the one saying my emergency appointment request was denied even though no reasons were given.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Ftos: 12:17am On Nov 10, 2020
Lete:


Nope I didn’t. The only email I got is the one saying my emergency appointment request was denied even though no reasons were given.

Did you upload your I20 and sevis fee receipt? Also, were you within 60 days to the start of the program when you applied?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Ftos: 12:19am On Nov 10, 2020
Lete:


Hellos bro, I hope u are a guy....anyways, I have the same issue. I booked April and then requested for an emergency date. I was denied today, so I called them, the lady that picked said emergency appointment chances are only once, if u are denied u can’t reapply. And secondly the MRV can be used twice, so don’t bother about the warning.

Then she said nothing can be done now, the only thing now is for me to keep checking for earliest available dates as some will be announced soon.

So as e be now Na God hand person Dey. Except u want to pay another $160 and start ur reapplication.

Na prayer I Dey like this. But I believe God will finish what He has started.

Cheers

She said you CAN use one MRV receipt twice
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by BGodsonMay: 12:25am On Nov 10, 2020
Good evening everyone, please I need a list of schools that are language testing waivers for a master's degree.
Thanks and God bless.
Once again, congratulations to everyone that was granted Visa today.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Lete: 12:31am On Nov 10, 2020
Ftos:


Did you upload your I20 and sevis fee receipt? Also, were you within 60 days to the start of the program when you applied?

Yes my I-20 was uploaded and admission letter, but sevis receipt wasn’t uploaded.

I don’t think that’s the issue anyways, what I suspect was wrong with my application for emergency appointment is that I noticed I just took and screenshot of my I-20 the way it was sent to me and uploaded it, I didn’t upload the printed screenshot I had signed. So today when giving a feedback on my dashboard I uploaded the one I signed on the column I am supposed to sign and sent to them. They said they will reply within one or two working days.

Fingers crossed. By Gods Grace it will happen.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Cocao(f): 12:38am On Nov 10, 2020
Lete:


Yes my I-20 was uploaded and admission letter, but sevis receipt wasn’t uploaded.

I don’t think that’s the issue anyways, what I suspect was wrong with my application for emergency appointment is that I noticed I just took and screenshot of my I-20 the way it was sent to me and uploaded it, I didn’t upload the printed screenshot I had signed. So today when giving a feedback on my dashboard I uploaded the one I signed on the column I am supposed to sign and sent to them. They said they will reply within one or two working days.

Fingers crossed. By Gods Grace it will happen.

Sevis receipt is a most important part of the emergency appointment request and you can be denied based on that ALONE

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by zeeLady: 2:54am On Nov 10, 2020
they are very likely to deny your application. Please quickly email/upload your sevis receipt NOW. if you read the instruction on their website, you wont be blowing your chances like this

Lete:


Yes my I-20 was uploaded and admission letter, but sevis receipt wasn’t uploaded.

I don’t think that’s the issue anyways, what I suspect was wrong with my application for emergency appointment is that I noticed I just took and screenshot of my I-20 the way it was sent to me and uploaded it, I didn’t upload the printed screenshot I had signed. So today when giving a feedback on my dashboard I uploaded the one I signed on the column I am supposed to sign and sent to them. They said they will reply within one or two working days.

Fingers crossed. By Gods Grace it will happen.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Teau: 5:18am On Nov 10, 2020
GboyegaD:


Have you been able to book your renewal? I need to know what website to book my appointment.

No i have not.
cant figure out which embassy is operating.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by anikemoses(m): 5:56am On Nov 10, 2020
GboyegaD:


Have you been able to book your renewal? I need to know what website to book my appointment.
you can book with this website, I think u need to call to know the operational hours of the Embassies bcoz of COVID..I will advise u go to the one in DC, they are more organized.Though I did my renewal at NY but it was a hell of experience.. https://portal.immigration.gov.ng/passport/epassport

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Lete: 6:34am On Nov 10, 2020
zeeLady:
they are very likely to deny your application. Please quickly email/upload your sevis receipt NOW. if you read the instruction on their website, you wont be blowing your chances like this


My account has been frozen until 72 hours. It’s getting frustrating.

I will upload my sevis receipt once it’s unfrozen. But there are also people who uploaded everything and were still denied emergency appointments, what do u say to that??

Is there anything I can do to release my account now since it’s been frozen
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by GeoOla25(m): 6:50am On Nov 10, 2020
Lete:


My account has been frozen until 72 hours. It’s getting frustrating.

I will upload my sevis receipt once it’s unfrozen. But there are also people who uploaded everything and were still denied emergency appointments, what do u say to that??

Is there anything I can do to release my account now since it’s been frozen
Calm down.. just take your time .. you will definitely secure an appointment, do you mean you cannot login on your portal or is it only the rescheduling icon is what you can’t access?
Just be patient.. hopefully there will be available dates in December.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Lete: 6:57am On Nov 10, 2020
GeoOla25:

Calm down.. just take your time .. you will definitely secure an appointment, do you mean you cannot login on your portal or is it only the rescheduling icon is what you can’t access?
Just be patient.. hopefully there will be available dates in December.

Where u can view your appointment date. But I will call them later just to try my luck.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Zoeyp: 7:05am On Nov 10, 2020
Comique:



I've done that, yet no response from them and my CGI still shows June 19, 2021

Same here. I am waiting for a confirmation for Nov 13th. God please help us
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by NoTimeZone(m): 7:31am On Nov 10, 2020
Good morning bosses.

Abeg those that have had their appointments at the Abuja consulate, what were your travelling plans like? Did y'all reside at an hotel? If so, pls give the names and their range of prices for two nights or three.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Agnestardom: 7:54am On Nov 10, 2020
Philadelphia:

Hi,

Please check your pm. I need a mock interview please.

Thanks.

Hi,
Please I need a mock interview too.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by KushCollectible: 8:06am On Nov 10, 2020
HisEminence:



F2 visa approved
Location: Abuja
Date: 9th of November 2020.

I got to the Consular at some minutes to 7am. I remembered I needed to print a last minute document. After so much bargaining, I paid 10k instantly. Wasn't happy about it but we move anyways.

I approached the entrance and was directed in. I was the fifth person when I entered the building, all F1, except me (F2)

So we were called in, in 3s. So to the interview proper. When I entered the first person on the line was already paying her Reciprocity fee. Every other applicant before me too were granted visa.

Only one VO was attending to us, but he seemed very calm and friendly.
Fast forward to my interview.

VO: Good morning sir.
Me: Good morning.
VO: pass me your passport and i-20 please..
Me: (hands them over)
VO: (on seeing my i-20) wow, your wife is in the U.S
Me: Yes, she is.
VO: What is she studying?
Me: (stammers a bit) She's studying chemistry at Copping state university, Baltimore, Maryland.
I didn't like that how that sounded, so I had to tell me that I stammer at times like this.

VO: (Nods) No problems, just take your time
Me: (in my mind, I was like.... Oshey padi mi. Afolabi, calm down, you gat this)

All this while, I noticed someone else behind him listening to both of us. And he has been there when those before me were interviewed.

Then the VO switched of his mic and turned to start talking with the other guy. Pointing at the system, passport and my i-20 as he's discussing. And the other guy kept nodding and looking at the system as the VO was talking. This lasted for about a minute.

Then VO faces me again.

VO: When did she travel?
Me: 31st of December 2019
VO: Why didn't you travel with her?
Me: I was overseeing a project at the office. I work with the Lagos state government. (I motioned to bring out my staff ID card.)
VO: No need. What do you do?
Me: I am a system administrator and an I.T support officer.

VO turns again and starts discussing with the guy again. This lasted for about 30 seconds

VO faces me again.

VO: Do you have any kids.
Me: Yes, she gave birth to our baby there in the US, just before the lockdown
VO: Oh, Male or Female?
Me: Female
VO: Has she come back to Nigeria since she had the baby?
Me: No, she hasn't
VO: Why are you just applying?
Me: I applied earlier in march, and I got May as my interview date, but it didn't hold.
VO: Were you denied?
Me: No. The appointment was cancelled.
VO: Oh, okay
VO: How did you meet your wife?
Me: I met her through a mutual friend. We met and we liked eachother.
VO: How did they know eachother.
Me: They attended the same school.
VO: When did you meet her?
Me: 2018
VO: when did you get married?
Me: Traditionally and according to Islamic rights, February 2019. And then we proceeded to the registry in Ikoyi, Lagos, in December, to make it official.
VO: Nods
VO: Have you travelled out of the country before?
Me: Yes, I have. We travelled to the UAE together.
VO: How long did you spend there?
Me: About a week.
VO: Like a honeymoon right?
Me: Yes.
VO: Have you been to the US before?
Me: No, not at all


VO turns to his guy again. The discussion again lasted for another 30 seconds.
In my mind, I was like.... my fate is being decided now.
He then faces me again.

VO: (Looks at my i-20 and sees my wife's school fees on it) who is paying your wife's fees?
Me: Her dad.
VO: What does he do?
Me: He's a businessman in the oil and gas sector. He's a CEO of Crowns oil. Also he's a high chief of the Oba of Ikoyi in Lagos.
VO: (Nods) Oh, okay. Makes sense
VO: What does your dad do?
Me: My dad is late, but before he died he was a retired Airforce officer.
VO: Nods. Your application looks okay at this point. Take this white paper, go to the cashier to pay your reciprocity fee, bla bla bla
Me: I was already shinning teeth under my nose mask.

I paid my fee. Went back to the VO to drop the passport and I zoomed out. Got out and I told the others sitting outside all the best.



Tips
1. After God, na God ooo. Nothing else
2. Please make sure you print every document before coming for your interview, those guys outside no get joy. Dem go bill you die
3. Make sure you hold money on that day. Any last minute thing might come up to print. There's no such thing as too much documents ooo
4. Be as confident as possible. Be calm. Dont speak too much, but make sure your answers cover the questions asked.

Big shout out to everyone who has impacted on us all. All the best to all applicants.

We move!!!

Very happy for you sir!

Please check your mailbox.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by thedsl: 8:23am On Nov 10, 2020
Hi guys. I picked the April date and requested emergency appointment. Uploaded my I-20 and Sevis fee receipt but wasn’t within the 60 days they stated. They denied me the emergency appointment and I’m wondering if it’s the time factor that’s the reason.

For those who were denied too, what’s the way forward? Do I send an email and are they likely to respond? Or we just keep checking for available dates so we can reschedule?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Agnestardom: 8:34am On Nov 10, 2020
naijaeclectic:


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I am the daughter ohh!

Good morning, everyone. Thanks for the transcripts, advice, and encouragement here. You were extremely helpful. God bless you all.
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I think I got there at some minutes to 6. There was a crowd already. I had to register my bag for N2,000. Then, I learned that I was not with the correct copy of one payment receipt (the one paid to GT). They said that I needed something with a CGI logo.

A guy there showed me a sample of the correct document. Then, he said it would cost N10,000 to log in and print it. I didn't know when I told him he was wicked. Lol!

After bantering small, I started speaking pidgin/Igbo. I told them not to look at my clothes or smell my perfume, that I'm from the streets, and we're all here to hustle. All na packaging. Lol.

We later agreed on N4,000 for printing that paper and photocopying my passport data page. Photocopying costs N1000. If I hadn't argued, I would have paid N11,000 to print a sheet and photocopy a page.

I only agreed because I knew time was far spent. If you have time to argue or you don't have cash, please tell them you don't have the money. They'll drop the price.


Please, everyone going should ensure they're with the correct documents. The guys there are seriously looking for how to extort money from us. Someone behind me on the line said she paid N10,000 to print something.
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After paying the N4,000, I ran to the line. My interview was for 8 a.m, and they'd already called that set when I was sweating/haggling over the price of printing. I lined up. It wasn't time yet, but they usually check documents first.

We stayed on that line for about three hours. No seats. Please wear comfortable clothes so you won't suffer more discomfort. Also, dress decently (like, nicely).

Your documents will be checked on the line. Carry your reciprocity fee, or you'll have to start looking for that.
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At some minutes to/past ten, five of us entered the building. (We'd been entering in groups of five.)

We kept standing inside. We submitted the GT payments to someone, then joined the line for the interviews.
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There was this terrorist at one window. He kept grilling people, and when he got to one boy that said he's studying Creative Writing or English (I'm not sure which), the boy was there for a while. I come dey sweat because I'm also going in for Creative Writing. He was grilling STEM-inclined people, and now, an art-based person was almost sleeping at his window. Jump and pass, na my prayer.

I started praying specifically to be sent to a friendly VO on the left (Window 10, I think). He occasionally asked people to stop sounding like robots, but from his demeanor, I could see that he was nice. Plus, people spent less time at his window.

Please try not to recite what you read online word-for-word. It shows when you're repeating it. Just pick valid points and mention them. Be confident.

Someone said you should smile (even behind your mask). I agree. A smile in your voice shows you're not intimidated.


When I got to the front, I saw that I'd either go to Mr. Terrorist or Mr. Nice Guy. They were delivering finishing speeches to the candidates in front of them. I prayed harder for the person in front of Nice Guy to pack his things and walk fast. Immediately he did that, I raced to Nice Guy. Two seconds more from the applicant, and it would have been too late.
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TRANSCRIPT:

V.O: Good morning (smile).

ME: Good morning.

V.O: Please, pass your papers.

ME: (Passes papers.)

V.O: What school will you be attending?

ME: I'll be going to Miami University, Oxford, Ohio.

V.O: (Laughs.) Not to be mistaken for University of Miami, Florida.

ME: Yes (laughs).

V.O: So, I see you're going to study Creative Writing. Why Creative Writing?

ME: Well, I'm an editor, so I understand the power of language and how stories can be a powerful tool for sharing information about and addressing issues in the society. (It was basically something like this I said).

V.O: So, you're an editor. Freelance?

ME: No. I co-founded an editing company with my mother.

V.O: What kind of editing?

ME: Fiction and creative non-fiction.

V.O: Have you published a book?

ME: (Laughs). Not yet, but I have stories and poems in literary journals.

V.O: (Smiles). Well, that has to change soon. (Taps on my 1-20, and I believe it's because he knows my final year project is going to be a book).

V.O: (Tikka Tikka Tikka on keyboard.) Are you married?

ME: No.

V.O: Do you have kids?

ME: No.

V.O: Have you ever traveled out of Nigeria?

ME: Yes, to Denmark.

V.O: (Surprised look). Denmark? That's an odd place to go. Why did you go there?

ME: Well, I gained admission into the Erasmus Mundus Journalism program. I did not get the scholarship, but since it was a subsidized program, I joined. In my second year, I was supposed to go to Swansea but could not make it due to financial issues. (NOTE: Some Erasmus programs let students school in different countries. Depending on your course, you can school in 2 to 4 universities before you're done. One school per academic year or one per semester. Something like that.)

V.O: (Nods like he could feel my pain). But I see you have a full scholarship now. (Happy smile on my behalf).

ME: (Happy smile back) Yes, I do!

V.O: Well, I'll be approving your Visa. (Story story story.) Miami University, huhn? It's a great school!

ME: I know, right! And it's public Ivy, too. (I laughed and said that because the school is on a list of public Ivy League schools. The guy slipped my passport and the yellow slip back to me. Told me to have a nice stay. I told him to enjoy the rest of his day, smiled, and ran to the reciprocity place.)

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That's all.

The interview lasted about a minute. I was worried he'd ask complicated questions, but nothing like that. Seeing as they were grilling people doing super-complicated courses, the chit-chat for mine was just a miracle.

-

Lessons learned:

1. Carry extra cash. You never know the stuff you'd need it for.

2. Calm down. Confidence helps anywhere. Overthink it, but don't overthink it. I hope that makes sense. Overthinking will make you tense, but you still need to realize how important this is.

3. Know why you're going to study the course. Me, I just need a space to chill and write in peace while chopping life, but I gave a valid reason for why I'm going. And what I said about why I'm going down the writing path is true. smiley

These guys have interviewed people long enough to know lying patterns and stuff. Plus, when you deal with humans, you'd learn to watch their faces and decipher speech patterns.


That's all, guys. I wish everyone going the best. Please stay safe. Also, let's just say they're happily giving out visas. Stay optimistic.

God bless you, and good luck!

(Forgive any grammatical and punctuation errors in the text. Don't use this to judge my editing skills ohh. Lol.) grin

Congratulations dear.

Please what GTB receipts are they talking about. Is it the white paper given with your teller at the bank?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Youngstown: 8:35am On Nov 10, 2020
Lete:


Hellos bro, I hope u are a guy....anyways, I have the same issue. I booked April and then requested for an emergency date. I was denied today, so I called them, the lady that picked said emergency appointment chances are only once, if u are denied u can’t reapply. And secondly the MRV can be used twice, so don’t bother about the warning.

Then she said nothing can be done now, the only thing now is for me to keep checking for earliest available dates as some will be announced soon.

So as e be now Na God hand person Dey. Except u want to pay another $160 and start ur reapplication.

Na prayer I Dey like this. But I believe God will finish what He has started.

Cheers
Hey, thanks for the input and yeah am a guy! I was about mailing them this morning when I got this mail from them.

Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by majorstark: 8:40am On Nov 10, 2020
BGodsonMay:
Good evening everyone, please I need a list of schools that are language testing waivers for a master's degree.
Thanks and God bless.
Once again, congratulations to everyone that was granted Visa today.

UALR - English Language and GMAT/GRE may be waived based on
1. language of taught
2. interview with program coordinator
3. Years of experience (GMAT n GRE)
4. motivation letter

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Zoeyp: 8:47am On Nov 10, 2020
Youngstown:

Hey, thanks for the input and yeah am a guy! I was about mailing them this morning when I got this mail from them.

I just got this same email now. Check guys, they are responding.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Lete: 8:50am On Nov 10, 2020
Youngstown:

Hey, thanks for the input and yeah am a guy! I was about mailing them this morning when I got this mail from them.

Hmmmmm great. They responded to me but still not approved.

I may need to pay another MRV fee I guess or just be hopeful that a date will come soon.

Please what are the documents I uploaded while requesting an emergency appointment??
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Loloking: 9:11am On Nov 10, 2020
I just got confirmed again for Nov 13th. For those of us who they asked to pick June 19th and apply an emergency appointment to maintain the Nov 13th. Someone asked that I do this so this is me doing it. I sent a message yesterday afternoon and woke up this morning to confirm my Appointment
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Asiwaju101: 9:19am On Nov 10, 2020
Hello house
Pls is there anyone that has once been denied a visa and later reapply, pls is there any assurance of getting a visa after been denied once,and what questions does such person satnd to meet,
F1 visa
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Gabby1234: 9:19am On Nov 10, 2020
Good morning house, please I was denied the emergency appointment. Please what should I do

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