₦airaland Forum

NoTimeZone:
Yes, Abuja.

Hannah4:
me too, same day. May the Grace if the lord be with us that day ����We would come out rejoicing in Jesus name.

fairheart:
Where did you get this information from?
Frown upon a public school? The University of New Haven was not frowned upon, but Wright State University? I don't agree.

Youngstown:
Here's my transcript. Was interviewed on 13th Nov. 6am. When I got in, it was only one vo that was doing the interview. Then another joined him, this one speaks very fast. This guy denied the guy in fornt of me, denied me and the guy behind.

V.o where are you going to.
Me- I'm going to wright state university Dayton Ohio for my msc in mechanical engineering
V.o- To specialize in
Me- (quite apprehensive here cus I was not expecting this qst) renewable and sustainable energy.
Who is your sponsor- my parents, dad is a physician, mum is a lawer.
(Then he asked for my statements, glanced through it and gave it back. It had twice the sum)
V.o- have you travelled out of the country b4
Me- no, I have had no reason to.
That was all. Gave me the green slips that states I'm ineligible under section 214 (b)....unable to demonstrate strong ties. How would I have demonstrated strong ties with those four qst? No why master or what will this degree do for you. Sad stuff. I however noticed ppl with full funding got their Visa regardless their performance. I felt I would have explained when he asked "to specialize"?
And stated I had 5k scholarship for 2 yrs before I say my parents would sponsor. I was purely unlucky. Immediately the vo started interviewing guys, I knew he would disturb cus of the way he was speaking. I'm confused as to what to do next. If I am to reapply and move to Abj. No close dates sef for ppl rejected. Gurus in the house, Fairheart, lagosismyHome, Solihp muleriders what do you think?
Thanks.

Teshoma1111:
I am also thinking of booking with them, but want to visit their office to make Enquiries. I heard they are only landing at JFK

gynnie:
Please I have an issue with the receipt from gtbank, I paid my Visa Fee via the Gt Mobile app but I haven't gotten a receipt, the only receipt I have is the "Gtbank Online Transfer Advice" I will like to know if this is sufficient.

gynnie:
Please I have an issue with the receipt from gtbank, I paid my Visa Fee via the Gt Mobile app but I haven't gotten a receipt, the only receipt I have is the "Gtbank Online Transfer Advice" I will like to know if this is sufficient.

missuzoma:
Let me drop this here. Visa Approved this morning for another MFA person going to study Creative Writing at Miami University, Oxford, Ohio. I've been praying he gets his visa and I got to know him because he and my daughter, Naijaeclectic, were the only Nigerians offered admission into the program. Naijaeclectic got her own visa exactly two weeks back and wrote a rather long transcript.
I have not found out if he's a nairalander. He said four people before him were denied and he wanted to leave the line and go to the toilet to avoid the difficult VO; the oga VO, however, seemed to relax when it got to him and asked a couple of easy questions before uttering the magic words.
Bia, Chief, if you're a nairalander, come and write this story yourself. The offer of a place for an MFA in the school comes with full tuition waiver plus graduate assistantship.

JulianBarnes:
Date: Friday November 20
Location: Lagos

Duration: (The VO could make 58 seconds feel like ten minutes)

Status: Approved

Atmosphere: I was among the first eleven applicants ushered in for the 7AM interview. After the biometric screening, we waited for what looked like some good fifteen minutes or so before two windows commenced interviews. The VO at window 9 ( I believe the window that is directly opposite the only door that leads to the interview hall is 9) denied four people straight and approved two. From my observation, the four either didn't have adequate/ full funding as she went through the bank statements for about three of them or she wasn't convinced. All this time, the other VO adjacent to window 9 had just concluded two interviews and granted one approval and one denial. I didn't need to pass further maths to know that the dx/dy didn't balance in window 9. I wanted an escape from this mathematical disequilibrium. But before I could do so, I found myself presenting my documents to her.

I stood in front of her for a few seconds to allow her to finish up what she's typing.

VO: Good morning
Me: Good morning

VO: Let's first get your scanning done. You will have to put your four right fingers here for me….

VO: Where are you going to?

Me: I am going to Miami University in Oxford, Ohio for a master's program in Creative Writing.

VO: ( does as if she's not listening). You said you are going to Miami Florida?
Me: No. I'm going to Miami University, in Oxford Ohio.

VO: What did you say you are going to study in Florida?

Me: (temi bami). I'm going to Miami University, Oxford Ohio for a master's in Creative Writing.

VO: Okay. Why did you choose Miami University in Ohio?
Me: I chose Miami University because of the prospect of working with prof xyx. She's a brilliant writer and will be mentoring me on lyrical essays, a sub-genre I'm passionate about. But that's not all. Miami University provides a stimulating environment for the study of the craft, culture and criticism of …

VO: (cuts in) What will be your focus?
Me: Nonfiction Writing
VO: What do you write about?
Me: I write lyrical essays about losses, cities, people and places and the contradictions of contemporary life. As a writer, I don't see people or places for who they're or what they're but the stories that made them. I see a bridge and I want to know the story behind it. Did people try to blow it up during a civil war? What will life be like without it? I have written about my experiences about places I have been to. I write about these things because stories matter and shape how we see the world, people and ourselves. I submitted some of these essays to the admission committee.

VO: (behaves like she's typing and not paying attention to me, but was in fact listening as she spoke immediately I stopped speaking)
Who's covering the cost?

Me: I received a Graduate Assistantship that covers monthly stipend and tuition waiver. (She peers into my I-20). My cousin will cover the deficit.

VO: Where does your cousin work?

Me: He works with xyz construction company.

VO: Are you married?
Me: No
VO: Do you have kids?
Me: No


VO: (about three seconds of silence).She begins to rifle through a stack of papers for a white paper, and I thought I was done for. But she then added a yellow paper to my passport and confessed those words that we have read on this thread several times when a Visa is approved. By this time, I was retrieving my passport and the yellow and white paper and wasn't even capable of listening to anything from her. The music of approval had left me deaf to instructions.

Tips: I have no new tips. All the tips in previous transcripts here are mostly true and tested. I'm rather grateful to those who posted their transcripts here courageously, even when they experienced temporary delays to their pursuits, so we could all learn. You're the real deal and I wish you all the best. May your desires find expression soon.

JulianBarnes:
Date: Friday November 20
Location: Lagos

Duration: (The VO could make 58 seconds feel like ten minutes)

Status: Approved

Atmosphere: I was among the first eleven applicants ushered in for the 7AM interview. After the biometric screening, we waited for what looked like some good fifteen minutes or so before two windows commenced interviews. The VO at window 9 ( I believe the window that is directly opposite the only door that leads to the interview hall is 9) denied four people straight and approved two. From my observation, the four either didn't have adequate/ full funding as she went through the bank statements for about three of them or she wasn't convinced. All this time, the other VO adjacent to window 9 had just concluded two interviews and granted one approval and one denial. I didn't need to pass further maths to know that the dx/dy didn't balance in window 9. I wanted an escape from this mathematical disequilibrium. But before I could do so, I found myself presenting my documents to her.

I stood in front of her for a few seconds to allow her to finish up what she's typing.

VO: Good morning
Me: Good morning

VO: Let's first get your scanning done. You will have to put your four right fingers here for me….

VO: Where are you going to?

Me: I am going to Miami University in Oxford, Ohio for a master's program in Creative Writing.

VO: ( does as if she's not listening). You said you are going to Miami Florida?
Me: No. I'm going to Miami University, in Oxford Ohio.

VO: What did you say you are going to study in Florida?

Me: (temi bami). I'm going to Miami University, Oxford Ohio for a master's in Creative Writing.

VO: Okay. Why did you choose Miami University in Ohio?
Me: I chose Miami University because of the prospect of working with prof xyx. She's a brilliant writer and will be mentoring me on lyrical essays, a sub-genre I'm passionate about. But that's not all. Miami University provides a stimulating environment for the study of the craft, culture and criticism of …

VO: (cuts in) What will be your focus?
Me: Nonfiction Writing
VO: What do you write about?
Me: I write lyrical essays about losses, cities, people and places and the contradictions of contemporary life. As a writer, I don't see people or places for who they're or what they're but the stories that made them. I see a bridge and I want to know the story behind it. Did people try to blow it up during a civil war? What will life be like without it? I have written about my experiences about places I have been to. I write about these things because stories matter and shape how we see the world, people and ourselves. I submitted some of these essays to the admission committee.

VO: (behaves like she's typing and not paying attention to me, but was in fact listening as she spoke immediately I stopped speaking)
Who's covering the cost?

Me: I received a Graduate Assistantship that covers monthly stipend and tuition waiver. (She peers into my I-20). My cousin will cover the deficit.

VO: Where does your cousin work?

Me: He works with xyz construction company.

VO: Are you married?
Me: No
VO: Do you have kids?
Me: No


VO: (about three seconds of silence).She begins to rifle through a stack of papers for a white paper, and I thought I was done for. But she then added a yellow paper to my passport and confessed those words that we have read on this thread several times when a Visa is approved. By this time, I was retrieving my passport and the yellow and white paper and wasn't even capable of listening to anything from her. The music of approval had left me deaf to instructions.

Tips: I have no new tips. All the tips in previous transcripts here are mostly true and tested. I'm rather grateful to those who posted their transcripts here courageously, even when they experienced temporary delays to their pursuits, so we could all learn. You're the real deal and I wish you all the best. May your desires find expression soon.

sonofakin:
Have you been able to use this to book appointment? I ask because you will need the reference number. You can log into your internet banking to generate a receipt. Internet banking not the gtbank app

Milkshakes01:
Check your mail, it should have been sent to it.

gynnie:
Not in my mail, I have checked.

gynnie:
Not in my mail, I have checked.

gynnie:
Please I have an issue with the receipt from gtbank, I paid my Visa Fee via the Gt Mobile app but I haven't gotten a receipt, the only receipt I have is the "Gtbank Online Transfer Advice" I will like to know if this is sufficient.

Walesherbey:
Undergrad cgpa 3.58/4
GRE : 304
TOEFL: 90.
GRE is actually waived but I submit it. you'll be asked to apply to the department first which is free, after you're accepted to the department, you'll be asked to apply to the graduate school with an application fee. This application is just formality once the department as accepted you, they will offer you admission too. So you don't pay application fee until you're recommended for admission by the department.

gynnie:
Please I have an issue with the receipt from gtbank, I paid my Visa Fee via the Gt Mobile app but I haven't gotten a receipt, the only receipt I have is the "Gtbank Online Transfer Advice" I will like to know if this is sufficient.

Milkshakes01:
Check your mail, it should have been sent to it.

gynnie:
Yes I have been able to book an appointment with its however, logging in to my internet banking, I couldn't find any HISTORY of payment hence I couldnt download a receipt .

fairheart:
Walspring has paid for some students here. But if he is not available, contact me and I will pay for you within 8 hours I receive your coupon and payment.

Hannania:
Congrats ones again. Just to be clear, was it with just your BSC that you got full funding ?

Kanyinsola03:
To God be the glory!... All honour and adoration belong to God Almighty.

I've been following this thread for months now although, I've been a silent reader and observer but i made a pact with myself that i would post my transcript of approval . I'm so sorry I'm posting this now because my interview was on 16th of November, 2020 and here i am fulfilling my promise.


Interview Time:- 6:30am
Arrival Time:- 5:18am
Location:- Lagos
Course :- Chemistry (M.sc)
GRE:- Nill
Tofel:- Nill
Funding/ Scholarship :- Nill
Name of School:- University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
Window Number:- 4
Status:- Approved


TRANSCRIPTS
Me:- Good morning Sir
Vo:- Good morning, can i have your passport and I-20.
Me:-Yes Sir
Vo:- Please give me some few minutes (he stood up and went to do something which i don't know, took him about 5mins before he came back and was like so sorry)
Me:- it's fine Sir
Vo:- can you remove your nose mask so i can see your face
Me:- i removed it immediately
Vo:- Where are you going to?
Me:- University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
Vo:- Why University of Arkansas at Little Rock.?
Me:- i chose university of Arkansas at Little Rock because of it's well known quality research program with quality and well renowned professors of which i will be privilege to meet. Also, going through the faculty webpage i found out a research opportunity in Prof. Wei Zhao research lab where volunteers were needed for modeling of single molecules spectroscopy of nanomaterials and biomolecules. Have being in contact with him already so as to volunteer and he assured me of a research assistant as he is expecting a grand from university of Arkansas medical school for fall semester 2021.
Vo:- What's the research again?
Me:- Single molecules spectroscopy of nanomaterials and biomolecules.
Vo:- ohhh... What is it about?
Me:- it is about the use of flouresence of nanomaterials and biomolecules which will give information about the structure, position and environment of compounds ( wasn't expecting it although i learnt it reluctantly a night before, immediately he asked i was like wooooow)
Vo:- Where does this apply?
Me:- (i don't know the answer oo, just said the first thing that came to my mind immediately, didn't even know if I'm correct) ...Medicinal drugs
Vo:- ohhh
Me:- Yes Sir
Vo:- What course do you study during your undergraduate?
Me:- Chemistry
Vo:- What year?
Me:- 2019
Vo:- What have you been doing since then?
Me:- i just completed my national youth service corps (nysc) which is compulsory for all university graduate.
Vo:- Who is your sponsor? ( was typing at this point)
Me:- My Father
Vo:- Your Father?
Me:- Yes Sir
Vo:- What does he do?
Me:- He's a Prof. of international relations at Adekunle Ajasin university and also a member of House of Rep. In Ondo State. ( He asked again and i repeated myself)
Vo:- Do you have his statement of account, so i can verify?
Me:- Yes Sir(At this point i will be the first person he asked for the sponsor SOA, every other person before me he never ask from them. i passed it to him and looked at it and pass it back)
Vo:- Right now, i will be approving your visa, you will need your I-20 at the POE go to window 5 and pay for your reciprocity fee
Me:- Thank you Sir
Vo:- Yes, Thank you.

It was really God, His mercy spoke for me. Remember Heaven help those who help themselves
- Be well prepared ( know your transcripts very well)
- Be confident (even if it's nonsense you're saying, still be confident. I'm not saying you should now be saying nonsense ooo, just in case a question is asked n you didn't prepare for it, just say it with boldness.)
- The most important part "PRAYER", be prayerful, ( Pray and Fast) with God all things are possible. I believe we know there's power in our tongues be careful of what so ever you say with your mouth. Say positive things, before the interview i always say to myself that I've gotten the visa which i got, stay positive!.

Walesherbey:
Yea,it's with just my BSc degree in Industrial chemistry I got full funding.

Kanyinsola03:
To God be the glory!... All honour and adoration belong to God Almighty.

I've been following this thread for months now although, I've been a silent reader and observer but i made a pact with myself that i would post my transcript of approval . I'm so sorry I'm posting this now because my interview was on 16th of November, 2020 and here i am fulfilling my promise.


Interview Time:- 6:30am
Arrival Time:- 5:18am
Location:- Lagos
Course :- Chemistry (M.sc)
GRE:- Nill
Tofel:- Nill
Funding/ Scholarship :- Nill
Name of School:- University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
Window Number:- 4
Status:- Approved


TRANSCRIPTS
Me:- Good morning Sir
Vo:- Good morning, can i have your passport and I-20.
Me:-Yes Sir
Vo:- Please give me some few minutes (he stood up and went to do something which i don't know, took him about 5mins before he came back and was like so sorry)
Me:- it's fine Sir
Vo:- can you remove your nose mask so i can see your face
Me:- i removed it immediately
Vo:- Where are you going to?
Me:- University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
Vo:- Why University of Arkansas at Little Rock.?
Me:- i chose university of Arkansas at Little Rock because of it's well known quality research program with quality and well renowned professors of which i will be privilege to meet. Also, going through the faculty webpage i found out a research opportunity in Prof. Wei Zhao research lab where volunteers were needed for modeling of single molecules spectroscopy of nanomaterials and biomolecules. Have being in contact with him already so as to volunteer and he assured me of a research assistant as he is expecting a grand from university of Arkansas medical school for fall semester 2021.
Vo:- What's the research again?
Me:- Single molecules spectroscopy of nanomaterials and biomolecules.
Vo:- ohhh... What is it about?
Me:- it is about the use of flouresence of nanomaterials and biomolecules which will give information about the structure, position and environment of compounds ( wasn't expecting it although i learnt it reluctantly a night before, immediately he asked i was like wooooow)
Vo:- Where does this apply?
Me:- (i don't know the answer oo, just said the first thing that came to my mind immediately, didn't even know if I'm correct) ...Medicinal drugs
Vo:- ohhh
Me:- Yes Sir
Vo:- What course do you study during your undergraduate?
Me:- Chemistry
Vo:- What year?
Me:- 2019
Vo:- What have you been doing since then?
Me:- i just completed my national youth service corps (nysc) which is compulsory for all university graduate.
Vo:- Who is your sponsor? ( was typing at this point)
Me:- My Father
Vo:- Your Father?
Me:- Yes Sir
Vo:- What does he do?
Me:- He's a Prof. of international relations at Adekunle Ajasin university and also a member of House of Rep. In Ondo State. ( He asked again and i repeated myself)
Vo:- Do you have his statement of account, so i can verify?
Me:- Yes Sir(At this point i will be the first person he asked for the sponsor SOA, every other person before me he never ask from them. i passed it to him and looked at it and pass it back)
Vo:- Right now, i will be approving your visa, you will need your I-20 at the POE go to window 5 and pay for your reciprocity fee
Me:- Thank you Sir
Vo:- Yes, Thank you.

It was really God, His mercy spoke for me. Remember Heaven help those who help themselves
- Be well prepared ( know your transcripts very well)
- Be confident (even if it's nonsense you're saying, still be confident. I'm not saying you should now be saying nonsense ooo, just in case a question is asked n you didn't prepare for it, just say it with boldness.)
- The most important part "PRAYER", be prayerful, ( Pray and Fast) with God all things are possible. I believe we know there's power in our tongues be careful of what so ever you say with your mouth. Say positive things, before the interview i always say to myself that I've gotten the visa which i got, stay positive!.

Lete:
Big congratulations!

Kanyinsola03:
To God be the glory!... All honour and adoration belong to God Almighty.

I've been following this thread for months now although, I've been a silent reader and observer but i made a pact with myself that i would post my transcript of approval . I'm so sorry I'm posting this now because my interview was on 16th of November, 2020 and here i am fulfilling my promise.


Interview Time:- 6:30am
Arrival Time:- 5:18am
Location:- Lagos
Course :- Chemistry (M.sc)
GRE:- Nill
Tofel:- Nill
Funding/ Scholarship :- Nill
Name of School:- University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
Window Number:- 4
Status:- Approved


TRANSCRIPTS
Me:- Good morning Sir
Vo:- Good morning, can i have your passport and I-20.
Me:-Yes Sir
Vo:- Please give me some few minutes (he stood up and went to do something which i don't know, took him about 5mins before he came back and was like so sorry)
Me:- it's fine Sir
Vo:- can you remove your nose mask so i can see your face
Me:- i removed it immediately
Vo:- Where are you going to?
Me:- University of Arkansas at Little Rock.
Vo:- Why University of Arkansas at Little Rock.?
Me:- i chose university of Arkansas at Little Rock because of it's well known quality research program with quality and well renowned professors of which i will be privilege to meet. Also, going through the faculty webpage i found out a research opportunity in Prof. Wei Zhao research lab where volunteers were needed for modeling of single molecules spectroscopy of nanomaterials and biomolecules. Have being in contact with him already so as to volunteer and he assured me of a research assistant as he is expecting a grand from university of Arkansas medical school for fall semester 2021.
Vo:- What's the research again?
Me:- Single molecules spectroscopy of nanomaterials and biomolecules.
Vo:- ohhh... What is it about?
Me:- it is about the use of flouresence of nanomaterials and biomolecules which will give information about the structure, position and environment of compounds ( wasn't expecting it although i learnt it reluctantly a night before, immediately he asked i was like wooooow)
Vo:- Where does this apply?
Me:- (i don't know the answer oo, just said the first thing that came to my mind immediately, didn't even know if I'm correct) ...Medicinal drugs
Vo:- ohhh
Me:- Yes Sir
Vo:- What course do you study during your undergraduate?
Me:- Chemistry
Vo:- What year?
Me:- 2019
Vo:- What have you been doing since then?
Me:- i just completed my national youth service corps (nysc) which is compulsory for all university graduate.
Vo:- Who is your sponsor? ( was typing at this point)
Me:- My Father
Vo:- Your Father?
Me:- Yes Sir
Vo:- What does he do?
Me:- He's a Prof. of international relations at Adekunle Ajasin university and also a member of House of Rep. In Ondo State. ( He asked again and i repeated myself)
Vo:- Do you have his statement of account, so i can verify?
Me:- Yes Sir(At this point i will be the first person he asked for the sponsor SOA, every other person before me he never ask from them. i passed it to him and looked at it and pass it back)
Vo:- Right now, i will be approving your visa, you will need your I-20 at the POE go to window 5 and pay for your reciprocity fee
Me:- Thank you Sir
Vo:- Yes, Thank you.

It was really God, His mercy spoke for me. Remember Heaven help those who help themselves
- Be well prepared ( know your transcripts very well)
- Be confident (even if it's nonsense you're saying, still be confident. I'm not saying you should now be saying nonsense ooo, just in case a question is asked n you didn't prepare for it, just say it with boldness.)
- The most important part "PRAYER", be prayerful, ( Pray and Fast) with God all things are possible. I believe we know there's power in our tongues be careful of what so ever you say with your mouth. Say positive things, before the interview i always say to myself that I've gotten the visa which i got, stay positive!.

fairheart:
I think you have not been following up. You need to read other pages of this thread to grasp things.
Since I have some minutes here, let's see.

1, take your international passport to GTB to make the visa payment. They will tell you how much is it when you get there. Indicate you are paying for Academic, F1.
2a, Fill DS160 according to where and how it applies to you. Print a copy of your application for your record.
2b, Create account on https://cgifederal.secure.force.com/?country=Nigeria
3, SEVIS FEE can only be paid through Western Union and money order, but since you are in Nigeria, your best shot is Western Union, and you have to find someone in the US to make the payment, or send the $350 to someone in the US, add transfer fee, or as they request. Otherwise, go to benin Republic, but this is not so easy.
4, it doesn't matter who you have as sponsor--so long this person is your actual sponsor and has the financial strength to carry the load while you're in the US as non-immigrant. My only concern is, what is his income and how much is your total cost of attendance?

You need to read this thread. Start from page 1 for full understanding of what you're getting into, so you'll not mess it up.

All the best!

JulianBarnes:
Date: Friday November 20
Location: Lagos

Duration: (The VO could make 58 seconds feel like ten minutes)

Status: Approved

Atmosphere: I was among the first eleven applicants ushered in for the 7AM interview. After the biometric screening, we waited for what looked like some good fifteen minutes or so before two windows commenced interviews. The VO at window 9 ( I believe the window that is directly opposite the only door that leads to the interview hall is 9) denied four people straight and approved two. From my observation, the four either didn't have adequate/ full funding as she went through the bank statements for about three of them or she wasn't convinced. All this time, the other VO adjacent to window 9 had just concluded two interviews and granted one approval and one denial. I didn't need to pass further maths to know that the dx/dy didn't balance in window 9. I wanted an escape from this mathematical disequilibrium. But before I could do so, I found myself presenting my documents to her.

I stood in front of her for a few seconds to allow her to finish up what she's typing.

VO: Good morning
Me: Good morning

VO: Let's first get your scanning done. You will have to put your four right fingers here for me….

VO: Where are you going to?

Me: I am going to Miami University in Oxford, Ohio for a master's program in Creative Writing.

VO: ( does as if she's not listening). You said you are going to Miami Florida?
Me: No. I'm going to Miami University, in Oxford Ohio.

VO: What did you say you are going to study in Florida?

Me: (temi bami). I'm going to Miami University, Oxford Ohio for a master's in Creative Writing.

VO: Okay. Why did you choose Miami University in Ohio?
Me: I chose Miami University because of the prospect of working with prof xyx. She's a brilliant writer and will be mentoring me on lyrical essays, a sub-genre I'm passionate about. But that's not all. Miami University provides a stimulating environment for the study of the craft, culture and criticism of …

VO: (cuts in) What will be your focus?
Me: Nonfiction Writing
VO: What do you write about?
Me: I write lyrical essays about losses, cities, people and places and the contradictions of contemporary life. As a writer, I don't see people or places for who they're or what they're but the stories that made them. I see a bridge and I want to know the story behind it. Did people try to blow it up during a civil war? What will life be like without it? I have written about my experiences about places I have been to. I write about these things because stories matter and shape how we see the world, people and ourselves. I submitted some of these essays to the admission committee.

VO: (behaves like she's typing and not paying attention to me, but was in fact listening as she spoke immediately I stopped speaking)
Who's covering the cost?

Me: I received a Graduate Assistantship that covers monthly stipend and tuition waiver. (She peers into my I-20). My cousin will cover the deficit.

VO: Where does your cousin work?

Me: He works with xyz construction company.

VO: Are you married?
Me: No
VO: Do you have kids?
Me: No


VO: (about three seconds of silence).She begins to rifle through a stack of papers for a white paper, and I thought I was done for. But she then added a yellow paper to my passport and confessed those words that we have read on this thread several times when a Visa is approved. By this time, I was retrieving my passport and the yellow and white paper and wasn't even capable of listening to anything from her. The music of approval had left me deaf to instructions.

Tips: I have no new tips. All the tips in previous transcripts here are mostly true and tested. I'm rather grateful to those who posted their transcripts here courageously, even when they experienced temporary delays to their pursuits, so we could all learn. You're the real deal and I wish you all the best. May your desires find expression soon.