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Hi guys... I'm new here. Found out about this forum while preparing for my visa interview and I must say, you guys are amazing. Thanks for all your conributions. My visa was approved on 11th of June, 2018 and I collected my passport today; 14th June, 2018. All thanks to God for his Grace that made this possible.

Interview proper; I was interviewed by a white lady at Window 5

VO: Good morning
Me: Good morning, how was your night?
VO: (Smiling)It was good and you?
Me: Mine was cool
VO: Pass me your I-20 & passport
Me: Passed same
VO: So which school are you going to?
Me: Western Illinois University, Macomb Illinois
VO: What will this degree do for you?
Me: Having acquired a B.Sc. in Economics, a Masters degree in Economics would help me achieve my career goal of being an Economic Consultant and Strategist. Moreso, I plan to apply to the Strategy & Business Planning Department of my place of work when I return, so the skills acquired would help me transition into my new department while competing with other young Economists there.
VO: When did you get your B.Sc.?
Me: That was in 2013 after which I went for my NYSC and got a job in .......afterwards
VO:How many schools did you apply to?
Me: I applied to 2 schools - Western Illinois University, US and University of Strathclyde, UK. I also considered 2 other schools - Eastern Illinois University and University of North Texas but Western Illinois University already gave me admission quite early which is my 1st choice so I didn't bother applying to the other schools.
VO: What's your concentration?
Me: I would be taking an elective concentration in Decision Sciences which will equip me with technical skills of data minning, statistical modelling, forecasting for data driven decision making and solving analytical problems of the contemporary business world. WIU also offers the opportunity of obtaining a Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Business Analytics simultaneously with my Masters Degree, which is an option I'll explore when I get to school.
VO: What courses will you be taking?
Me: I would be taking Microeconomics Theory, Macroeconomics Theory, Advanced Mathematical Economics & Econometrics - 3 semester hours each then Thesis - 18 semester hours which is a total of 30 semester hours
VO: What is the duration of your study?
Me: 21 months. I would be starting school on the 13th of August, 2018 and end 8th of May, 2020
VO: How long have you been working at your place of work?
Me: I've been working for 2 years and 4 months. I started the job in February, 2016 and I've been there till now
VO: Did you write any test?
Me: Yes, I did. I wrote the TOEFL & GRE
VO: Who will be sponsoring you?
Me: My Uncle and my Father
VO: What do they do?
Me: My Uncle is a Civil Contractor who executes contracts for the government. He deals mostly on road constructions and supply of materials to public sectors while my Father is an Insurance Broker, he has his own broking firm(mentioned it) Actually, thats where I acquired the skills that enabled me get a job in the Insurance company I work with presently.
VO: Have you travelled out of the country before?
Me: No
VO:Are you married?
Me: No
VO: Any Kid?
Me: No
VO: Do you have any friends or relatives in the US
Me: Not at all
VO: I'll be approving your visa
Me: Thank you
VO: Can I see your SEVIS receipt?
Me: Passed it to her
VO: (Puts it together with my I-20) You'll be needing these two at the Port of Entry, ensure you keep them properly and any other document from your school because they might be requested of you.
Me: Alright
VO: (Typing) Sorry, my system is slow please bear with me
Me: No problem
Me: (Staring at her glasses) Nice frames
VO: (Smiles) Oh! thank you
VO: Okay, I'll be holding on to your passport today. You'll be contacted on email and text message when your passport is ready for collection. (Hands me the white paper) You'll pick it up a the circled location
Me: Thanks ma'am. Do have a nice day ahead.
VO: And you too.