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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by pointednose: 7:27am On Jan 06, 2021
Good day everyone,

Please how do I check for appointment in Abuja, I have an appointment scheduled for Lagos already but want to know whether I will see an earlier date in Abuja.

Thank you.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by godguy: 8:19am On Jan 06, 2021
lawali:


Congratulations to you.
My wife with kids were denied at Abuja today.
The experience with black VO is unimaginable.
We thank God and the Gurus in the house for the journey to this stage.

To others who were denied too, tomorrow is another day. Keep forging ahead.

please can you share transcript, on what basis where they denied?
are they all (your wife and kids) on F2? or your wife is going for F1 while your kids on F2?

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Imhans(m): 8:56am On Jan 06, 2021
Abuja pls
Shadestar:

Lagos or Abuja?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by majorstark: 10:08am On Jan 06, 2021
Hello House,

Which Airline doesn't take COVID test ?

Any idea how much IDH or LUTH does COVID test ?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by thekingofafrica: 10:20am On Jan 06, 2021
majorstark:
Hello House,

Which Airline doesn't take COVID test ?

Any idea how much IDH or LUTH does COVID test ?
most airlines require COVID test, I did mine at ikeja, 50k, pls do your COVID test, it’s not painful, just a tiny bit discomforting, they’d request for it before you board in Lagos and which ever country you’d be laying over.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Ftos: 10:43am On Jan 06, 2021
thekingofafrica:
most airlines require COVID test, I did mine at ikeja, 50k, pls do your COVID test, it’s not painful, just a tiny bit discomforting, they’d request for it before you board in Lagos and which ever country you’d be laying over.

Please, can one do it at UCH, Ibadan?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by FutureSenator: 10:49am On Jan 06, 2021
thekingofafrica:
most airlines require COVID test, I did mine at ikeja, 50k, pls do your COVID test, it’s not painful, just a tiny bit discomforting, they’d request for it before you board in Lagos and which ever country you’d be laying over.

Bros please share the address or contact details of the place where you did it. Thanks
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by DiviO29: 11:03am On Jan 06, 2021
Good Afternoon & Thank you! please house can you tell me how I can play this visa appointment waiting game to get a better date? Do I take the earliest date available to me now? (the 22nd january) or should I wait a few days like few people have suggested in the past that maybe someone will cancel and the spot will open up. How often does that happen (slots opening) and at what times during the day should I be checking to see if a slot for next week has opened up. Please i will appreciate if someone can kindly advise me. Thanks in advance.

FutureSenator:


Kindly be patient. It took one week for me to get response when I requested for emergency appointment in December.

You will definitely get a response. Just be patient.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Jaytee116: 11:27am On Jan 06, 2021
DiviO29:
Good Afternoon & Thank you! please house can you tell me how I can play this visa appointment waiting game to get a better date? Do I take the earliest date available to me now? (the 22nd january) or should I wait a few days like few people have suggested in the past that maybe someone will cancel and the spot will open up. How often does that happen (slots opening) and at what times during the day should I be checking to see if a slot for next week has opened up. Please i will appreciate if someone can kindly advise me. Thanks in advance.


I suggest you pick the earliest date you find, and continue checking and paying attention to this thread, i also did thesame thing
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by DiviO29: 11:35am On Jan 06, 2021
Thank you for the advice! Do you know how many times i can reschedule the appointment?

Jaytee116:


I suggest you pick the earliest date you find, and continue checking and paying attention to this thread, i also did thesame thing
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by thekingofafrica: 11:39am On Jan 06, 2021
FutureSenator:


Bros please share the address or contact details of the place where you did it. Thanks
google Clina lancet ikeja, it’s opposite lasuth

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Goodwishes123: 12:28pm On Jan 06, 2021
FutureSenator:


Bros please share the address or contact details of the place where you did it. Thanks
If you are I Lagos I can assist you with the testing
I’m a medical doctor
You can also reach me on 0903 967 9575
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by FutureSenator: 12:45pm On Jan 06, 2021
DiviO29:
Good Afternoon & Thank you! please house can you tell me how I can play this visa appointment waiting game to get a better date? Do I take the earliest date available to me now? (the 22nd january) or should I wait a few days like few people have suggested in the past that maybe someone will cancel and the spot will open up. How often does that happen (slots opening) and at what times during the day should I be checking to see if a slot for next week has opened up. Please i will appreciate if someone can kindly advise me. Thanks in advance.


If your emergency request is approved,

You can choose the earliest available date and wait for much earlier date. But that is only if your request has been approved.

If you have an emergency request pending, please be patient and wait for response. If you select another date before your emergency request is approved, you might have to pay another MRV fee
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Daodudavid(m): 1:06pm On Jan 06, 2021
Congratulations see you in America

Geeba:
Visa approved @Lagos embassy
Jan 5th, 2021

I give all the glory to God because he was in control! The journey has been a rollercoaster more details after the transcript...


After taking my I20 and passport & right thumb printing...

V.O: Where are you headed?

Me : I am going to the University of South Florida, for my masters in Pharmaceutical nanotechnology.

V.O: What’s this course going to do for you?
Me: With a degree in Pharmaceutical nanotechnology, I would have the knowledge and skills to work in a pharmaceutical industry. I would be opportune to introduce nanotechnology to pharmaceutical industries in Nigeria. This would help improve the quality of drug products in terms of their design, delivery, and development ( I stuttered a bit at the end)

V. O: I see you had a student exchange program last year in the U.S what was that about?

Me: Yes, I attended FAMU( called the full name) for a student exchange program in advanced pharmacy practice.

V.O: What did you do there?

Me: I had lectures and participated in clinical rotations.

V.O : How long were you there?

Me: A month.

V.O : One month?

Me: Yes.

V.O: What is Korent Services?

Me: That’s my father’s company. He is sponsoring my education.

V.O: What do they do there?

Me: It’s an Oil servicing company. They repair and service equipment used in the drilling of oil.

V:O: What does your mother do?

Me: She is an Optometrist.

V.O: How many siblings do you have ?

Me: I have five siblings.

V.O: And what’s the oldest doing?

Me: I am the oldest.

V:O: the one after you ?

Me: He is in Manchester University obtaining his masters degree.

Okay, I will be issuing your visa. Take this you will find information on the collection of your passport.

Me: Thank you.

She asked for my DS160 confirmation page and I gave her.


I want to give glory to God because these questions were from him. I prepared and allowed him to do the rest. Thanks to everyone who posted their transcript. I learnt a lot from them. Praise God!




The details: I deferred my course from Aug 2020 to Spring 21 and I applied for an emergency appointment. I was lucky. I got it. But I had to cancel my appointment after flying into Lagos because of the endSARS protest and also because my SEVIS payment hadn’t reflected (you need to allow 72hrs before appointment I think)
I scheduled another appointment on the 4th of December . The embassy rescheduled it for me to Jan 5th. I can only Praise God that all the effort was not in vain.








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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by BlessedatFest: 1:41pm On Jan 06, 2021
Hello Everyone, please kindly help critic my transcript and tell me where I went wrong, I wish to reapply as soon as possible.

My interview was today at the Lagos US embassy.
Here is my transcript :


VO: Where are you headed?

Me: (Intentionally) I’m headed to Montclair New Jersey, I’m going with my husband for his PHD program.

VO: How long will you be there?

Me: 5 years, It’s a PhD program it will be for five years

VO: When did he leave?

Me: He hasn’t. He’s still in the country, we want to leave for the United States together

VO: Why didn’t you come for an interview together?

Me: He was able to get an expedited appointment

VO: Oh I see.When are you leaving?

Me: His program is starting in February so we are planning to leave together by 15th January.

VO: (Mumbles, I heard something like “oh, he has”)

Me: (Can’t remeber what I said, but I attempted further clarification)

VO: Okay. And how long have you been married?

Me: We got married last year September

VO: Do you have any kids?

Me: No

VO: How do you plan to sustain yourself in the United States?

Me: My husband and I have been able to save over the minimum requirement for a dependent. He’s also recieveing an assistantship that waives his tuition and offers him $21000 annuallly

VO: Have you made accomodation arrangements?

Me: Yes, we rented a place in Newark

VO: Okay. How much is it monthly

Me: About $800 monthly.(Don’t know what prompted me, perhaps a fear that she would ask more questions and I felt I should explain first) It’s an Airbnb

VO: So how much is it daily.

Me: I’m not sure

VO: I know Airbnb is rented daily

Me: (May have quickly jumped in without, maybe it felt to her like I was cutting her short) No it was a long-term rental (Know I had gaffed and lost my confidence, even looked down at my fingers at a time and realised it was a bad immpression so quickly looked up)

VO: Okay. And what do you do?

Me: I’m a writer for a media agency here in Lagos

VO: Do you have any kids?

Me: No

VO: (Asks a question about the money but I cant’ remember how she put it)

Me: Over the required minimum…

VO: So how much do you have.You say Over 6000 but below 7000? How much?

Me: Approximately $8000

VO: Okay. For a year.

Offers her rejection speech.

Please where did I go wrong?
Looking forward to your feedbacks.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by zeeLady: 1:50pm On Jan 06, 2021
This VO looks like she/he wanted to issue you this visa and was trying to make sure you have concrete financial plans for you both. Unfortunately, you didnt prove you had done that. Where does he intead to eventually stay? How about knowing exactly how much rental goes for in that city so that even if you booked airbnb for a few days, you intend to see the places you could live at and then sign a longer lease agreement off campus . Does him getting an expedited apointment change anything? Why didnt you book together? If you booked together, you both would have gotten the new date together.


BlessedatFest:
Hello Everyone, please kindly help critic my transcript and tell me where I went wrong, I wish to reapply as soon as possible.

My interview was today at the Lagos US embassy.
Here is my transcript :


VO: Where are you headed?

Me: (Intentionally) I’m headed to Montclair New Jersey, I’m going with my husband for his PHD program.

VO: How long will you be there?

Me: 5 years, It’s a PhD program it will be for five years

VO: When did he leave?

Me: He hasn’t. He’s still in the country, we want to leave for the United States together

VO: Why didn’t you come for an interview together?

Me: He was able to get an expedited appointment

VO: Oh I see.When are you leaving?

Me: His program is starting in February so we are planning to leave together by 15th January.

VO: (Mumbles, I heard something like “oh, he has”)

Me: (Can’t remeber what I said, but I attempted further clarification)

VO: Okay. And how long have you been married?

Me: We got married last year September

VO: Do you have any kids?

Me: No

VO: How do you plan to sustain yourself in the United States?

Me: My husband and I have been able to save over the minimum requirement for a dependent. He’s also recieveing an assistantship that waives his tuition and offers him $21000 annuallly

VO: Have you made accomodation arrangements?

Me: Yes, we rented a place in Newark

VO: Okay. How much is it monthly

Me: About $800 monthly.(Don’t know what prompted me, perhaps a fear that she would ask more questions and I felt I should explain first) It’s an Airbnb

VO: So how much is it daily.

Me: I’m not sure

VO: I know Airbnb is rented daily

Me: (May have quickly jumped in without, maybe it felt to her like I was cutting her short) No it was a long-term rental (Know I had gaffed and lost my confidence, even looked down at my fingers at a time and realised it was a bad immpression so quickly looked up)

VO: Okay. And what do you do?

Me: I’m a writer for a media agency here in Lagos

VO: Do you have any kids?

Me: No

VO: (Asks a question about the money but I cant’ remember how she put it)

Me: Over the required minimum…

VO: So how much do you have.You say Over 6000 but below 7000? How much?

Me: Approximately $8000

VO: Okay. For a year.

Offers her rejection speech.

Please where did I go wrong?
Looking forward to your feedbacks.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Fatunwasemichae: 3:06pm On Jan 06, 2021
Good Afternoon sir, I also applied for emergency and it was approved but the earliest date i saw was 22nd and i already picked it, does that mean that earliest date can still be visible for me?
FutureSenator:


If your emergency request is approved,

You can choose the earliest available date and wait for much earlier date. But that is only if your request has been approved.

If you have an emergency request pending, please be patient and wait for response. If you select another date before your emergency request is approved, you might have to pay another MRV fee
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Phateemah8235: 3:06pm On Jan 06, 2021
FutureSenator:


If your emergency request is approved,

You can choose the earliest available date and wait for much earlier date. But that is only if your request has been approved.

If you have an emergency request pending, please be patient and wait for response. If you select another date before your emergency request is approved, you might have to pay another MRV fee
But I called the embassy two weeks ago and they said I have just one chance to pick a date despite gotten approval for emergency appointment. I also keep seeing January 22 everyday. Please house, can I ignore and pick Jan 22, then keep checking to reschedule for a more closer date?. School resume January 19 with no extension giving for now.Thanks
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by godguy: 4:00pm On Jan 06, 2021
BlessedatFest:
Hello Everyone, please kindly help critic my transcript and tell me where I went wrong, I wish to reapply as soon as possible.

My interview was today at the Lagos US embassy.
Here is my transcript :


VO: Where are you headed?

Me: (Intentionally) I’m headed to Montclair New Jersey, I’m going with my husband for his PHD program.

VO: How long will you be there?

Me: 5 years, It’s a PhD program it will be for five years

VO: When did he leave?

Me: He hasn’t. He’s still in the country, we want to leave for the United States together

VO: Why didn’t you come for an interview together?

Me: He was able to get an expedited appointment

VO: Oh I see.When are you leaving?

Me: His program is starting in February so we are planning to leave together by 15th January.

VO: (Mumbles, I heard something like “oh, he has”)

Me: (Can’t remeber what I said, but I attempted further clarification)

VO: Okay. And how long have you been married?

Me: We got married last year September

VO: Do you have any kids?

Me: No

VO: How do you plan to sustain yourself in the United States?

Me: My husband and I have been able to save over the minimum requirement for a dependent. He’s also recieveing an assistantship that waives his tuition and offers him $21000 annuallly

VO: Have you made accomodation arrangements?

Me: Yes, we rented a place in Newark

VO: Okay. How much is it monthly

Me: About $800 monthly.(Don’t know what prompted me, perhaps a fear that she would ask more questions and I felt I should explain first) It’s an Airbnb

VO: So how much is it daily.

Me: I’m not sure

VO: I know Airbnb is rented daily

Me: (May have quickly jumped in without, maybe it felt to her like I was cutting her short) No it was a long-term rental (Know I had gaffed and lost my confidence, even looked down at my fingers at a time and realised it was a bad immpression so quickly looked up)

VO: Okay. And what do you do?

Me: I’m a writer for a media agency here in Lagos

VO: Do you have any kids?

Me: No

VO: (Asks a question about the money but I cant’ remember how she put it)

Me: Over the required minimum…

VO: So how much do you have.You say Over 6000 but below 7000? How much?

Me: Approximately $8000

VO: Okay. For a year.

Offers her rejection speech.

Please where did I go wrong?
Looking forward to your feedbacks.

is this for F2?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by lawali: 4:17pm On Jan 06, 2021
godguy:


please can you share transcript, on what basis where they denied?
are they all (your wife and kids) on F2? or your wife is going for F1 while your kids on F2?

I will try to do that based on what she related to me. She is on F1 and children on F2.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by mumayo: 4:25pm On Jan 06, 2021
Asiwaju101:
Hello guys,

I got a date this morning for an appointment in Lagos tomorrow, have paid for my sevis fee,but have not gotten the slip, and have made scheduled a date already,
Pls what can I do

Pls I need ur help,
Advise a brother
please where and how did you pay your Sevis fee?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Flakkie1130(f): 4:41pm On Jan 06, 2021
Ftos:


Please, can one do it at UCH, Ibadan?
yes, at the virology centre
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by pompeiimagnus: 5:31pm On Jan 06, 2021
thekingofafrica:
most airlines require COVID test, I did mine at ikeja, 50k, pls do your COVID test, it’s not painful, just a tiny bit discomforting, they’d request for it before you board in Lagos and which ever country you’d be laying over.

50k for COVID test? Naija dey fall hand sha. I guess we shouldn't be surprised when they start selling COVID vaccines that are meant to be free.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by lawali: 6:27pm On Jan 06, 2021
lawali:


I will try to do that based on what she related to me. She is on F1 and children on F2.

Need to say that It was a long journey since 2018 to this point. Several learnings along the way from great Nairaland forum. You are all appreciated.

I was able to script this together from feedback from my family:

The interview was yesterday at the Abuja US embassy. The place was totally different from hustle and bustle of Lagos consulate. The place is calm with limited people around.
We arrived about 10 am and was bombarded by hustlers as expected. Different messages- you need to reprint your confirmation page because 2 barcodes are not on same page, MRV receipt must have CGI, you will need to take another passport were flying around. I rejected all that but allowed one of them to arrange the documents and dash her N500. I need one of them at my side since I will wait outside.

My family eventually went inside some minutes after 10am and the documents checks was pretty fast. Waited for about 30mins to do biometrics by one black guy who was very friendly and wish them good luck.

While doing their biometrics, they observe the black VO already having it rough with one US citizen that came to get a letter/something to assist him travel out. He was shouting at his top voice and eventually rejected any assistance to the guy. The other VO, a white lady was more friendly and courteous. They wished and prayed to be interviewed by the lady.

After the biometrics, they went outside to wait for their turn. The wait lasted for more than one hour. At a point, she inquired on what's going on and the staffs informed her that both VO were out of the room and they are trying to get them back.

They were called in and interviewed by the guy:

VO: Good afternoon
She: Good afternoon

VO: Where are you going to?

She: Going to University of Texas at Arlington for MS Health Care Administration?

VO: How did you picked the school?

She: Following my decision to further my studies, I attended Education USA fair in September, 2018 where I learnt the application process, search for schools on Google and msinus web, selected some schools and did GRE test October 2018. I later narrowed down the search to 3 schools- Texas Women's University, Fordharm University, New york and University of Texas at Arlington. Engaged the school over a period before my visit.

During my visit to US in December 2019, I checked/toured each school for my preference. I later applied to only University of Texas on my return and was admitted.

VO: Have you travelled before?

She: Yes. I have travelled to US, UAE and Saudi-Arabia. The journey involved the whole family.

VO: Are u going for 2 courses?

She: No. My program is MS Healthcare Administration

VO: I can see on your I-20 you will take English course as pathway program. Is it that you can't speak/understand English?
(Her score in GRE verbal reasoning was lower than required. The school informed her to do another GRE b4 28th of Feb, 2021.)

She: I can speak and understand English language. I am conversing with you in English. It is written on I-20 I am proficient in English.

VO: What are you doing now?

She: I worked with an NGO and also do part-time business (property rentals and event mgt).

VO: Why do choose to go for study at this time and age?

She: I always have that personal goal to achieve this level of education and felt this is the best time to do it. I have been doing other things after my 1st degree.

VO: What does your husband do?

She: He is an Engineer and works in bleep. By nature of his duty, he works across different states and travelled a lot

VO: Is he going with you to US?

She: Yes, to assist me to settle down in accommodation and school for children. He will return after 2 weeks back to his work in Nigeria.

VO: What do you intend to do when you return after study?

She: I will work with Health Management Organization with direct focus on rural healthcare mgt where I already observed serious gap while working with the NGO.

VO: Have you made accommodation arrangements and school arrangement for your children?

She: Yes, my husband has rented a 2-bedroom apartment in Grand Prairie closed to Dallas where my Cohort class will hold.

VO: Where in Grand Prairie?

She: It is a gated/secured estate. I can't remember the name now but I am very sure my husband has rented the place

VO: Which schools your children will attend?

She: The residence has allocated schools and we plan to choose the best on arrival. It's not going to be a problem

(At this point, his temper changed, raising voice and hitting his table.)

VO: Yo have about 2 weeks to start your program and you have no school arrangement for your children? Are you planning to barge into US without accommodation and school arrangements? Children in US are currently in school. Are you planning to keep yours out of school?

She: No. They will attend their school. Currently they are still on holiday here in Nigeria.

VO: What's your husband doing again?

She: Repeated same thing as above

(VO told the children to go and sit down. Your mum will join you later)
VO: You are supposed to do this interview in Lagos. Why do you select Abuja?

She: I originally picked Lagos but the appointment date was later than my class resumption. I requested for emergency appointment and was approved. I saw and picked available date of 28th of December at Abuja Originally but was shifted to 5th of January by consulate.

VO: Do you have families in US?

She: No

(At his loudest voice)
VO: I am going to deny you visa if you cannot give me more details you have for accommodation.

She: Repeated earlier statement. and added my husband has full details.

VO: Picked the green form and issued

Please where did she go wrong?
Looking forward to your feedbacks.

In my perception, the interview went in unexpected way and hope others will take some learnings. Especially those combining F1 & F2 should have evidences for accommodation and children school arrangements.

Beyond that, the black VO is a case on his own. My wife said at a point she almost lost her coolness because of the guy's attitude.

I wish other waiting for the interview best of luck. Prepare and pray for the best.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by LagosismyHome(f): 6:58pm On Jan 06, 2021
lawali:


Need to say that It was a long journey since 2018 to this point. Several learnings along the way from great Nairaland forum. You are all appreciated.

I st.

Sorry to see this outcome

If she says anything in her interview it should never be hearsay but evidence based.... yes she should have gone with the documents regarding the rental accommodation. That is more powerful than saying there is accommodation

Also English course as pathway program is never a good thing for a Nigerian as we are in an english speaking country. If I were her I would have done Toefl or something to have that removed before a VO interview

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Rhonah: 7:11pm On Jan 06, 2021
Fatunwasemichae:
Good Afternoon sir, I also applied for emergency and it was approved but the earliest date i saw was 22nd and i already picked it, does that mean that earliest date can still be visible for me?
Please did you upload ds 160 form when applying for emergency?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Emeritusseun(m): 7:24pm On Jan 06, 2021
Futuresenator, please chat up with me. Sent you a DM already.
Thanks
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by godguy: 9:48pm On Jan 06, 2021
lawali:


Need to say that It was a long journey since 2018 to this point. Several learnings along the way from great Nairaland forum. You are all appreciated.

I was able to script this together from feedback from my family:

The interview was yesterday at the Abuja US embassy. The place was totally different from hustle and bustle of Lagos consulate. The place is calm with limited people around.
We arrived about 10 am and was bombarded by hustlers as expected. Different messages- you need to reprint your confirmation page because 2 barcodes are not on same page, MRV receipt must have CGI, you will need to take another passport were flying around. I rejected all that but allowed one of them to arrange the documents and dash her N500. I need one of them at my side since I will wait outside.

My family eventually went inside some minutes after 10am and the documents checks was pretty fast. Waited for about 30mins to do biometrics by one black guy who was very friendly and wish them good luck.

While doing their biometrics, they observe the black VO already having it rough with one US citizen that came to get a letter/something to assist him travel out. He was shouting at his top voice and eventually rejected any assistance to the guy. The other VO, a white lady was more friendly and courteous. They wished and prayed to be interviewed by the lady.

After the biometrics, they went outside to wait for their turn. The wait lasted for more than one hour. At a point, she inquired on what's going on and the staffs informed her that both VO were out of the room and they are trying to get them back.

They were called in and interviewed by the guy:

VO: Good afternoon
She: Good afternoon

VO: Where are you going to?

She: Going to University of Texas at Arlington for MS Health Care Administration?

VO: How did you picked the school?

She: Following my decision to further my studies, I attended Education USA fair in September, 2018 where I learnt the application process, search for schools on Google and msinus web, selected some schools and did GRE test October 2018. I later narrowed down the search to 3 schools- Texas Women's University, Fordharm University, New york and University of Texas at Arlington. Engaged the school over a period before my visit.

During my visit to US in December 2019, I checked/toured each school for my preference. I later applied to only University of Texas on my return and was admitted.

VO: Have you travelled before?

She: Yes. I have travelled to US, UAE and Saudi-Arabia. The journey involved the whole family.

VO: Are u going for 2 courses?

She: No. My program is MS Healthcare Administration

VO: I can see on your I-20 you will take English course as pathway program. Is it that you can't speak/understand English?
(Her score in GRE verbal reasoning was lower than required. The school informed her to do another GRE b4 28th of Feb, 2021.)

She: I can speak and understand English language. I am conversing with you in English. It is written on I-20 I am proficient in English.

VO: What are you doing now?

She: I worked with an NGO and also do part-time business (property rentals and event mgt).

VO: Why do choose to go for study at this time and age?

She: I always have that personal goal to achieve this level of education and felt this is the best time to do it. I have been doing other things after my 1st degree.

VO: What does your husband do?

She: He is an Engineer and works in bleep. By nature of his duty, he works across different states and travelled a lot

VO: Is he going with you to US?

She: Yes, to assist me to settle down in accommodation and school for children. He will return after 2 weeks back to his work in Nigeria.

VO: What do you intend to do when you return after study?

She: I will work with Health Management Organization with direct focus on rural healthcare mgt where I already observed serious gap while working with the NGO.

VO: Have you made accommodation arrangements and school arrangement for your children?

She: Yes, my husband has rented a 2-bedroom apartment in Grand Prairie closed to Dallas where my Cohort class will hold.

VO: Where in Grand Prairie?

She: It is a gated/secured estate. I can't remember the name now but I am very sure my husband has rented the place

VO: Which schools your children will attend?

She: The residence has allocated schools and we plan to choose the best on arrival. It's not going to be a problem

(At this point, his temper changed, raising voice and hitting his table.)

VO: Yo have about 2 weeks to start your program and you have no school arrangement for your children? Are you planning to barge into US without accommodation and school arrangements? Children in US are currently in school. Are you planning to keep yours out of school?

She: No. They will attend their school. Currently they are still on holiday here in Nigeria.

VO: What's your husband doing again?

She: Repeated same thing as above

(VO told the children to go and sit down. Your mum will join you later)
VO: You are supposed to do this interview in Lagos. Why do you select Abuja?

She: I originally picked Lagos but the appointment date was later than my class resumption. I requested for emergency appointment and was approved. I saw and picked available date of 28th of December at Abuja Originally but was shifted to 5th of January by consulate.

VO: Do you have families in US?

She: No

(At his loudest voice)
VO: I am going to deny you visa if you cannot give me more details you have for accommodation.

She: Repeated earlier statement. and added my husband has full details.

VO: Picked the green form and issued

Please where did she go wrong?
Looking forward to your feedbacks.

In my perception, the interview went in unexpected way and hope others will take some learnings. Especially those combining F1 & F2 should have evidences for accommodation and children school arrangements.

Beyond that, the black VO is a case on his own. My wife said at a point she almost lost her coolness because of the guy's attitude.

I wish other waiting for the interview best of luck. Prepare and pray for the best.

Thanks for this, i have learnt some lesson from this.
Are you (the spouse) the sponsor?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by cbi24: 10:00pm On Jan 06, 2021
This is educative
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by vickkyruby(f): 10:04pm On Jan 06, 2021
For Sevis fee payment you can contact Walspring, payment was done in a day and reflected within few hours.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by lawali: 10:04pm On Jan 06, 2021
godguy:


Thanks for this, i have learnt some lesson from this.
Are you (the spouse) the sponsor?

Yes

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