stevecrun: I left ikeja with my cousin and his wife at about 5.30am to victoria island
We arrived at about 6.20am at the embassy and checked in for my appointment which was slated for 6.30am.I joined the short queue.After all the normal ritual done before the applicant sees the VO,here is my transcript.

Note-i was tensed i nearly had an heartattack,its my first time at the usa embassy. I was praying to be interviewed by the white lady or the young white guy.I finally got the young guy,my number was A046.

VO-How did you know about this school?
Me-I made my research on the internet using Usnews.com,wikipedia,collegeboard.org and the school's website.

VO-Did you not apply to other schools?
Me-I applied to University of Central Arkansas and Texas Southern University

VO-What does SMSU have that these other two do not have?
Me-both TSU and UCA do not offer out of state tuition scholarship but SMSU does cos international students are allowed to pay same fee with those born in Minnesota(he nods)

VO-Why criminal justice and safety studies?
Me-With a bachelor degree in criminal justice and safety studies,i will be able to ascertain the psychology behind crime,and measures that can be taken to limit the rate of crime in our society thereby rehabilitating offenders.
Sir,i believe our present methods in dealing with criminals in Nigeria has not made our society safe rather it has made our problems worse,so with this degree,i will be able to contribute to the security of lives and properties here in Nigeria.(All this while he was looking at me and i maintained eye contact)

VO-Your sponsor?
Me-My mother
VO-What does she do?
She's owns a cement distributing company,which distributes majorly for Elephant cement co.

VO-How many workers work with her?
Me-Sir,she has two branches one in Asaba and warri and has alot of workers

VO-What's your other qualification?
Me-I have an NCE qualification and i did that from 2009-2012 including the compulsory Teaching practice

VO-Why is your mom sponsoring only you to the usa,don't you have other siblings?
Me-Am the first son and i have 3other siblings
My younger sister is in a law school,the third girl is a medical student in one of the Nigerian unis and the last(he cut me off here)
VO-what do you stand to gain?
Am the first and i will be the heir to her business empire including my dad's houses.

VO(nods and says i will have to issue your visa now,you choose isolo,so pick up your visa there,after 3 working days,we contact you through an sms or email.
Hands me my white pickup slip after circling.
I gave him a thumb up and he smiled.

The journey has not been easy only those that know me will attest.
I thank God for his mercies and unending favour.
Walspring,is a good friend and brother,God will make u smile
Gre8ever,your calls and words of encouragement
Graviton
Bimbola,thanks for correcting my mistakes before i headed to the consulate
Slimmy,God will make you smile soon
Teddyrain,not forgetting u bro...your prayer lines helped too.
If ive not mentioned you no vex,my brain full now.

And my mother,without her i won't be here..I love you mom..she's the happiest mom now in the world..

All those who are headed there soon,be steadfast and commit your needs to God.
I cut off with my girlfriend cos of american visa,am sorry babe,cut off sex,cut off drinking.I was closer to God..
More testimonies sha abound here.

Its being a long journey..THANK GOD WE MADE IT TO AMERICA

zeezahbee: welcome to TX

dimmy08:

Rastaforce, am heading to TAMUC resuming 21st flying with Etihad....heard kingsville is 2hrs drive to commerce..when r u flying

Mjseun: Nlanders, just got the mail today that my visa is ready, go collect yours too if you in the same category. Thank you Jesus... I'm going there this morning. so so happy right now. Since last Monday

Mjseun: Dear Applicant,

The U.S. Department of State is currently experiencing technical problems with its visa system which are affecting operations globally. This issue is worldwide and is not specific to any particular country or visa category. We recognize and deeply regret the inconvenience to travelers. We will return your passport with visa as soon as we are able to complete processing, but are currently unable to predict how long the delay will be.

If you would like your passport returned to you without the U.S. visa, please contact the call center at 014406295 or by email at support-nigeria@ustraveldocs.com with your name and passport number, and we will return it to you. You can later contact 01-4406295 for information on how to return your passport to the Embassy/Consulate for the visa.

If you have an urgent need to travel to the United States, please contact LagosNIV@state.gov with your name, passport number, and nature of your emergency. Please understand that only true emergencies of an extraordinary humanitarian nature can be considered for exceptional handling.

We appreciate your patience as we work to resolve this matter and apologize for any inconvenience...


This is sad

streetMic: My Bank did deir part perfectly..talked to their card services dey said dey authorized the transaction..Thanks. Qatar airline issued my ticket 4:17am dis mrn.

Stewee:

He Signed your i20

Stewee:

He Signed your i20

Rijo02:

Yea I think you can considering affordability; the earlier the best. Lol
Try check flights from Lagos to Texas and compare with flights from Lagos to JFK then to Texas. That will help you decide.
Best of luck.

Rastaforce: Please I need ur help gurus
Can I go ahead with the booking of reservation despite the fact that I am yet to collect my visa, although it has been approved.
And I will like to know how to get cheap flights from Lagos to Houston before 17th of august as school resumes 18th

Thanks in anticipation if your favorable response.

streetMic: go on and book. drop ur interview transcript

KClight: Please I really need your help. My Brother went for an interview on the 21st of this month and Fortunately Visa officer officer told him to come back in 3 days time for his visa at Isolo. on the 24th he went to the place to pick up his Visa as instructed but they said he should come back the next day that his passport has not reached them or something. He went back again today with his Flight ticket slip showing that he should be leaving on the 30th which is on Wednesday but he got there and they said the same thing. I am so worried about him. And seems like Monday and Tuesday are public holidays. So worried about what's gon happen next. His school resumes on the 8th of August

honeyad:

Did you get a mail yet ? If yes, check the pickup location on the email.. Try visit isolo pick up center.. It might be available there by now..

honeyad:

At least I don get supporter