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remmycrown:
U mean nov 6 is available for abj when u selected that u have been denied within the last 2months?

Nov 6 is available as at this morning

remmycrown:
okay, have u paid another visa fee and did u get a date for abuja. Am saying this because on the appointment website we have to select that we have been denied within 2months. Pls if u get a date let me know

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I have paid but I've not picked a date yet. Abuja next available date for previously refused applicant is Nov 6 while Lagos us January 8. For regular, its Nov 6 and DEC 14 for Abj and Lagos respectively.

Humble11:
If you used lagos the first time, don’t rush to Abuja to avoid asking you why choosing Abuja this time Cos some people thinks Abuja is easier and they know that. You can request for emergency appointment within 30days to school resumption date. Don’t rush it

Am I going to be approved for emergency appointment? I thought I could come up with reason like I couldn't get any date before resumption

GboyegaD:
First thing first is to ease your nervousness. Remember, the VO is as nervous as you although, s/he is trained to hide his/hers. Take it as an opportunity to educate someone on what you want to do and why you are well prepared for it. Do you know the elevator pitch? Address each question as an elevator pitch cos the VO at that moment has your attention full time and just try to pass your point across without appearing as being bossy or loud and the easiest way to do same is to calm yourself down knowing both of you are nervous. You about getting the Visa and him about not making mistakes in his choice of whom he grants a visa.

Thank you so much... I will work on that

remmycrown:
hello was also denied nov 1 please let me know if you are able to get available date before january. can i send a mail to u if u dont mind

Might be going to Abuja for my next interview because I can't find a closer date in Lagos. Abuja next available date is Nov 6

Adhheir:
I just saw Mon DEC 10 this morning, December dates aren't exhausted just yet.

Abuja next date is Tuesday 6th of November for previously refused applicants

Oskydaniellyyy:
Try Georgia southern university

With that profile? Go to a top ranked school. Search for top schools for engineering. U of Notre Dame, Northwestern university, university of Florida.

@masterforcell your best bet is to apply for PhD. But for safe schools:
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Northeastern university
Texas tech
University of Connecticut

100kobo:
I don't entirely agree. Father's company could serve as a good home tie since their line of business is in tandem with his intended course of study. A very good response to "What will this degree do for you/Why this Course/Why this MSC" would now yield an answer that suggest his intentions to transform and upgrade the company upon his return. It is not enough mentioning 'transformation'. He may need to go to specifics by listing some of those functionalities he would desire to change. He could then go on to highlight a little more on his career goals (without waiting to be prodded).

Thing is, people fail to exploit opportunities to their advantage.

This is the point I was actually driving the conversation to. That I want to come back to Nigeria to take over and improve my Dads company by introducing solar energy system which is not going to be an alternative power supply but as the main source of power just like Nextera Energy company in the US. They generate about 930 MW of power through Solar Energy

100kobo:
Learn to string your responses together. This is not to suggest that you should go there to regurgitate very long grammar. Your points are okay. Learn to kill a bird with two stones and to master this, you need to study some Approved Transcripts to understand their build up responses.

A LITTLE INTERVIEW TIPS FOR HOPEFULS

Interview is not all about grandiloquent grammars. A student with average grammar who presents very compelling points would be approved. Interview is not a GST exam.

Again, it is normal to stutter, it's an indication that you're human after all and not robot. Therefore, do not be afraid to stutter for a moment, but be consistent, determined and maintain proper eye contact.

Lastly, practise your answers before going there. Familiarise with your responses so that you don't have to think on your feet when faced with the VO. I am only saying this last part because a vast majority of applicants do not understand why this class of visa exist. Interview is supposed to be conversational. A genuine student does not need to think too hard to give responses as it is supposed to be a genuine conversation.

Until these recent times, this class of visa posed less hassle to acquire. How the narration has changed still baffles me. The system has been so abused. Applicants now fly without perching and now VOs are learning to shoot without missing.

Thank you so Much. I am very sure this will go a long way.

Predstan:
Visa Delayed. A White Man (Not sure he's an American but not Black) Window 4, Lagos Embassy


Vo: Pass ur documents
Me: Good morning
Vo: which university are you going
Me: University of South Florida
Vo: What course and level
Me: Masters degree in Electrical Engineering
Vo: What's ur highest degree
Me: HND

Course?
Electrical engineering

What year did you obtain your degree?
2016

What have you been doing since then?
I went for my NYSC which I completed in 2017 and I have been working in dads company since January 2018 as a technical supervisor.

What type of company is it?
Electrical contracting company

Did you write any test?
Yes I wrote the GRE

What's your score?
I got 157 in quant, 146 in verbal and 3.0 in analytical

How many universities did you apply to?
6 universities

How many admit?
I got admitted into all

So why dis university?
Because of it's interdisciplinary research. Its ranked 12th among universities in world granted... Cuts in

I don't have time here how is this ranking going to help you?
This is an indication of the kind of research that is carried out this university and I will be researching under a professor that have committed over 40years of his professional Life on researching on photovoltaic solar energy system.
Mention a material in a photovoltaic solar system
Diode
What is used to construct solar panel
I started explain how a thin film solar cell is used to capture solar energy which is then converted into Direct Current (DC) and electrical components such as resistor, capacitor and diode is... cuts in

Who's ur sponsor?
I got a loan from prodigy finance and my aunt will be supporting me while my dad will be taking care of any required expenses

Have you travelled out of the country before?
No I have not had any reason to

Am sorry, you have been found ineligible for this Visa. This blue paper would tell you why



Please help me as I will be reapplying soon.

So I will be paying for another appointment tomorrow. I really need your advice. What do I need to do apart from being relaxed when I'm being interviewed. Is there any of my response that knocked me off or any of which I need to work on. Please I need some encouragement to ease my apprehension... Lol

GboyegaD:
For most of the questions, his answers were such that the VO had to probe further on information he could have supplied to make the conversation flow better.

What's your advice. Please mention my Post. I need to prepare for my next appointment with the consulate

Philadelphia:
Next page please

I thought you have started your MSc already. You should be very busy more than this. Abi u day observe holiday ni?

MyAmericandream:
Just because of a hisss, you're pouring insults on me. if I change am for you ,you no go fit withstand am oh GOAT!!

This is what I love walspring and lagismyhome for. You don't have to reply anyone that take trolls on you. Waka pass any of these insults. This is a faceless forum.

LilDraya:
jan 14th. think i should reapply in jan

You mean you didn't see any closer date before January. You should try checking in the Midnight consistently. I heard you can get one before January. I will also be reapplying soon make I go gather my 57k(Owo oniru)

npmi:
Scared, moral low!!!!

Why should you?

You are unique with your profile so the same questions cannot be asked. You can't be in the same state as I was and you probably might not be interviewed by the Same VO. You have 90% of not going wrong as I have so utilize this to your advantage...

Congratulations in advance

100kobo:
You seem to be a genuine student, but let me observe that your responses lacked 'live'. You were too reactive; almost being forced to deliver your facts. Next time, take the interview to the VO. You can be in the driver seat and determine the next question they'll ask. Many still need to master the art of public speaking.

The VO was simply uninspired with your responses. To put it technically, you were unable to convince the VO on why you should be approved. I'll advice you read more Success Transcripts to have a clue on how to give comprehensive and composite responses.

Cheer up!

You should become a VO at the US embassy. Maybe I was just too serious. I spent time with the VO more than anyone before me. But we were all denied. I pray I get another date before the year runs out.

Visa Delayed. A White Man (Not sure he's an American but not Black) Window 4, Lagos Embassy


Vo: Pass ur documents
Me: Good morning
Vo: which university are you going
Me: University of South Florida
Vo: What course and level
Me: Masters degree in Electrical Engineering
Vo: What's ur highest degree
Me: HND

Course?
Electrical engineering

What year did you obtain your degree?
2016

What have you been doing since then?
I went for my NYSC which I completed in 2017 and I have been working in dads company since January 2018 as a technical supervisor.

What type of company is it?
Electrical contracting company

Did you write any test?
Yes I wrote the GRE

What's your score?
I got 157 in quant, 146 in verbal and 3.0 in analytical

How many universities did you apply to?
6 universities

How many admit?
I got admitted into all

So why dis university?
Because of it's interdisciplinary research. Its ranked 12th among universities in world granted... Cuts in

I don't have time here how is this ranking going to help you?
This is an indication of the kind of research that is carried out this university and I will be researching under a professor that have committed over 40years of his professional Life on researching on photovoltaic solar energy system.
Mention a material in a photovoltaic solar system
Diode
What is used to construct solar panel
I started explain how a thin film solar cell is used to capture solar energy which is then converted into Direct Current (DC) and electrical components such as resistor, capacitor and diode is... cuts in

Who's ur sponsor?
I got a loan from prodigy finance and my aunt will be supporting me while my dad will be taking care of any required expenses

Have you travelled out of the country before?
No I have not had any reason to

Am sorry, you have been found ineligible for this Visa. This blue paper would tell you why



Please help me as I will be reapplying soon.

Roadto2019:
Don't mind that mumu. He and his likes just talk wihtout understanding politics.

You are the one that doesn't know what politics means. Politics is different from leadership. They are talking about leadership not politics

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Do I need to print out my documents in coloured for interview purpose? Documents like Ds-160 confirmation, Sevis fee receipt, GRE and appointment confirmation

judajix:
@mackynaija can you provide any evidence you received the loan, it has become a serious arguement in a group I'm in

Lol... You don't have to always make anyone believe you... If they don't believe it, that's their problem

Gabbybanks:
Please guys who knows how to interpret GRE score... I don't really understand it. I wud love yo know my total score not just individual score

Add both score together. That's your total score

Godchangemylife:
Yea that was true , I was doing a video call with a friend who stays in texas(huston) then he said the place he stays is x2(probably lesser though ) hotter than where he stays here in Nigeria (Osun) before he left ...Now he stays at Indianapolis tho ... He plans on coming back here sef (But i know "Thou didn't know the repercussion of what he is saying " tho)

How's the whether in Florida?. Heard its really hot there

MackyNaija:
Three weeks back, I got an email from a company recruiter for a fulltime position against my graduation next year.

Industrial Engineering position in Silicon Valley.
Replied and a phone interview was fixed the next day with just a few hours headsup which I did and concluded in 20minutes.

Received another mail same day for an onsite interview scheduled for 3 days later. Na so I take begin prepare to go San Jose that week.

Believe me, This your experience just woke up a great American dream in the Mind of a fellow Nigerian... I can't but WoW!!! I think America is the place to be. Job now hunts prospective employee rather than hunting for Job

Taofeekdboy:
Not everyone is doctors, Engineers or professionals. You are talking about uncertainty in Canada and known fact in Nigeria. Someone is earning 500k plus in Nigeria, wants to migrate to Canada with uncertainty, there many factors at hand; what worked for A might not work for B, the Op might have to start from the beginning again. At times, the grass is not always greener at the other side. We look at bright side of things not bother to check the bad side. Well to the OP, he has the larger part to play out.

Bro. I didn't Generalize my opinion just as you did. I have given different Options. Going to Canada with PR route means you are not just educated but a professional. So there are opportunities for you because that's what they need them for in Canada. I don't want to bring up examples of people that I know and so close to me who traveled to Canada through this route but believe me 500k monthly is not the best pay in this Nigeria economy.

Taofeekdboy:
With all what I said, you can make it out that I’m advising OP to stay back in the country and try to establish his own business, it might not work out at first but with determination and faith, things will fall in place. Most Nigerians have good ideas and innovative but don’t have the means to carry out things but as soon as the opportunity set in, we tend to forget all that. Nothing is small, OP should start from somewhere, we can all make it anywhere plus the amount of money he is earning can sustain another business on a long run.

Now I can counter this... The world is not meant for business alone. I hope you know what career satisfaction is. Its not everyone of us that will establish a business for himself. Some of us just want to live comfortably and practice our profession. The Nigeria mentality is fighting you. An average Nigerian believes that Money is the root of happiness in Life so can you see this orientation has not erased from you.

To the OP. Weigh your Option. If you want to live comfortably and secure a future for your Kid to live their life, Migrate to Canada. But if you want to secure a future for your kid to live on your Opulence, you can remain here and invest in a business... But a 7million naira life in Nigeria cannot be compared to 50,000CAD life in Canada...

Taofeekdboy:
I The problem with Nigerians, criticical sense of judgement. Not all of us have the privilege of having capital to establish our ideas but when you are determined to make it happen, you source for capital and add value to yourself, then you can help your society.ere is no better future for my kids other than working hard, showing them how to give back to the society. Talking about Indians and co, mostly Indians are economic migrants, they migrate to another country, establish their business, improve the economy of host countries but same can’t be said about Nigerians. Indians, Lebanese and Chinese are trooping in to Nigeria to establish their various businesses here, I know that Nigeria situation is not that good but few of those people that is making it outside the country are not helping the situation also, coming back home to lavish money on frivolities, showing off, not to give back to the community. We hate to hear the truth even people outside the country doing drugs, scams and all sort are not left out, they can help their communities, at least their people will know they doing bad thing in a right way i.e Pablo Escobar until he became a terrorist.

Bro. The topic is not about Nigerians abroad coming back to Nigeria or contributing to Nigeria. You have not answered the OP's concern. You are only bringing up epistles that does not relate to the topic... Are you saying the OP should stay back or travel out of this country? I have not had any experience of being an immigrant but I want to learn from you and others and that does not make me inferior(Mentality) or less patriotic... That the OP wants to travel out of the country does not make him less patriotic...

Taofeekdboy:
The problem with Nigerians, criticical sense of judgement. Not all of us have the privilege of having capital to establish our ideas but when you are determined to make it happen, you source for capital and add value to yourself, then you can help your society. Most of us were born with no silver spoon and can’t make enough capital to start our various businesses but at the same time most prefer to be lazying around, be ranting, yelling at the government without making things happen. I left the country because I want to make things happen, gather enough money to start my business, not everyone is cool working for bosses, I want to be my own boss.

That part is the very beast part of you. "Problems with Nigerians" you don't want to be criticised for anything because you are a chauvinist, you believe your opinion is always true because you are not in Nigeria hereby thinking you are better than the Nigerians in Nigeria...

I will repeat my statement "Don't come here to teach us the spirit of patriotism because you are not". The OP needs your opinion if traveling to Canada is better than the 7miliion he earns here in Nigeria. Instead of you to give us concrete explanation on how Nigeria is best for his future and that of his Family, you resort to verbiage, telling us how Nigeria Mentality is hunting us down.

PS: Your opinion does not always hold true and everyone cannot live their lives the way you are living yours...


Modified: I believe India is doing better than Nigeria but Indians are inundating the US everyday. They are also Migrating to Canada, Germany and others countries. What are you going to say about this, they have India mentality also?

Taofeekdboy:
Nothing being worse than being a Nigerian with Naija mentality, Nigerians talk ill about their country whereas there are other countries worse than Nigeria but because their citizens cherish their country and wants to do anything to make the society a sane one and improve their standard of living make a difference. I’m outside the country also but my mind is made up after few years of working here, I’m going back to Nigeria to give back to the society, establish a business, it might not survive at first but with determination I hope it will be a success, that’s how it supposed to be but our Naija mentality is about desperation of making it big within short period of time and leaving the country for good. Hadn’t been the citizens of those countries we re moving to were also migrating and not coming back to add value to their communities, there won’t be anywhere to visit. Let’s change our mentality, you can always make a difference. With faith and determination, you can move mountains.

My question is, Why did you leave Nigeria... With your sense of jingoism, you shouldn't have left Nigeria at all. Nobody ever said they wouldn't come back to Nigeria but how can we make it in Nigeria. The OP is one his 10,000 mates that earn 7million naira in a year... So please don't come here and teach us the spirit of patriotism when you are not.