Gloriyah:


Just apply for January intake.

NaijaGoBetter20:



If you have your POF ready, and ready to pay your deposit through the black market rate then you're good to go.

But if you'll depending on form A and wait for another 28 days for your POF to mature I think answer is No

Ritaalvin:
Hello house. Good evening all please am new here and I will like to ask is it too late to apply for September admission.

bukhety:

Seriously, you just wasted the 67200, that's y the guy nodded. Deferement was your best option.

Teluv:
Good day everyone,
Please I need your advise and suggestion on what to do.
My visa interview is on the 17th of February 2022 at the Abuja Embassy. However my program started on the 10th of January 2022, I could not get an earlier date, all emergency appointment dates request were denied, I even had to pay the MRV fees twice.
I am just wondering if there is an issue with attending a scheduled study visa appointment 4 weeks after the program start date.

Bowling Green state University
Msc in Construction management Technology.
I had to defer from fall 2021 to January 2022 because there were no dates last year and my emergency appointment request were not approved.
I can not defer the second time, I have to apply afresh if I do not get the chance to attend this interview
Thanks

cupcakes11:
I'm sorry I'm posting my transcript late but better late than never.
God alone showed me mercy and made this possible.
I want to thank everyone that has ever posted their transcript,  it's helped me in so many ways.

Interview
Location - Abuja
Date - 14th Jan 2022
Vo - Windows 8... not sure jare, tension of all the denial I saw no let me see road... it's the white bald guy sha.
Funding - 6,000
Deficit - 24,100

Me - Hi, Good morning..... with a smile to get myself a bit relaxed.

Vo - Good morning, please pass me your documents.......

Vo - Have you ever travelled out of Nigeria
Me - No, I haven't

Vo - what do you currently do?
Me - I work at ******* bank in the department of *********

Vo - I can see you are going for your masters in bioengineering, so why this course
Me - Upon my return to Nigeria,  I want to work as a research scientist at the renowned Nigeria Institute of Medical research and i have done some enquiries and realized that I need a masters in bioengineering or any related field to enable me get into that position.

Vo - Are you married?
Me - No, I'm in a relationship (tension made me say that....lol)

Vo - I can see you have some funding from the physics department.
Me - Yeah... it's a Teaching assistantship funding and i will be taking 2 lab sessions in a week, I will be assisting with grading of assignments and tests for students and also preparation of course material..... (he didn't ask what I will be doing but felt the need to explain so he will know I know what my duties entail)

Vo - Your dad is paying for the balance as stated in your i20 right
Me - yes sir, he is a successful business man who is into the importation and distribution of ***. He has branches in Abia, Owerri and Enugu. He also has 4 houses in Abia and 3 in Owerri which are on rent.

Vo -  Types for what seemed like forever...... Everything seems okay, I will be approving your blah blah..... I no hear anything again.
Me - Thank you sir and have a nice day.

Ps... he didn't ask for a single document.
While all the denial were flying around I kept praying and asking God to come and do what only him can do.
I was really worried that he might ask why i haven't resumed as 6th Jan was written on my i20 and my school insisted on getting a visa before they can issue an updated i20 even though I printed email correspondence to show that I have started one online class. That means I didn't go with an extension letter even though my school had already resumed.
In all, God showed up for me and outdid himself as usual.

chizara85:
I give God all the glory for my visa approval last week in Abuja . My candid advise to anyone applying , please seek the face of God first before applying , you can be very sound in your response and still get denied . Na baba God do am .

Transcript: Visa Approved

First Attempt Abuja


COA : 32,000 USD

No funding

VO : Good morning , I can see you are going to SHSU

Me : Good morning , that’s very correct

VO : What do you do in Nigeria ?

Me: I run my own Social Enterprise where I bleep bleep bleep .

VO: why did you choose SHSU

Me: I choose SHSU because it has 2 counseling centers and it fits into my career path where I have option of choosing my own course to fit my career.



VO: Who is sponsoring your studies, I can see you have two sponsors .

Me: I would be co-sponsored by my mum ; me and my mum .

VO: What does she do ?

Me: She works at bleep bleep company

VO : Everything looks good by me , I would be approving your visa, but tell your school to adjust the date on your 1-20 .

Olatemmanuel01:
Hello guys, I'll really love to hook up with those aspiring to go study an undergraduate course in the united states.
Please lets hookup and share ideas together.

Abacino007:
Visa approved
Location: Abuja

my 9th attempts.

THE SIEGE IS OVER

Firstly, I will like to thank God Almighty for answered prayers. I will also like to thank some few people specifically. Thank you @⁨100kobo for your supports so far. You are part of the story, thank you for your prayers and words of encouragement. I can’t even thank you enough.
@⁨Fairheart ⁩ can testify also, I met Fairheart 2018 and he really tried for me. @Fall2021, thank you for being a source of inspiration to me. Also want to thank everyone here for their contributions. @Rafman12, my brother from another mother, thank you so much.

1st attempt 2017 Lagos (Wichita state University) no funding
2nd attempts 2017 Lagos (Wichita state University) no funding
3rd attempts 2018 Lagos (Wichita State University) no funding
4th attempts 2018 Abuja (Central Michigan University) 50% funding
5th attempts 2018 Abuja (Central Michigan University) 50%funding
6th attempts 2019 Abuja (Central Michigan University) 50% funding
7th attempts 2019 Lagos (Central Michigan University) 50% funding
8th attempts 2021 (Abuja Illinois State University) full tuition waiver with $13,371
9th attempts 2022 Abuja (Illinois state University) same

As usual, I walked into the interview hall with the hope and believe that God will change my story one day.

Vo: good morning
Me : good morning

Me: how are you today
Vo: no reply

Vo: place your fingers for biometric

Vo: I can see you are going to Illinois state University for your master in Quantitative Economics

Me: no, I am going for master in applied economics with concentration in Financial Economics

Vo: okay

Vo: i see you have a GA, who will be paying for the rest

Me: my aunty and I will compliments with my little savings

Vo: what’s your thesis interest

Me: pardon,

Vo then carried a paper and wrote “thesis” then showed me


Me: okay you mean thesis, I will be working with Dr ABC who is a monetary economist at the school, we will be working on a thesis topic : *Nexus between unemployment and inflation* . We will gather data from Nigeria and USA for our analysis. We will be using co integration technique, granger causality test, Ecm etc. We will be using Philip Curve as our literature review.

Vo: where were you working before?

Me: I worked with ABC limited

Vo; a forex company?
Me: yes, we deal with foreign currencies.

Vo: it’s a family business right? (this question made me realize that she was asking me questions based on the answers I have given in this past by this time I realize i need to be consistent)

Me: yes, it is owned my uncle, I worked as an account officer there, I was responsible for their receivables and payables account, and budgeting. Before I left there I was able to recover #77m potential bad debts for the company.

Vo: where do you work now?

Me: I work as a lecturer with ABC where I am responsible for course development, teaching and grading students exams and seminar papers

Vo: what courses do you take

Me; I take micro and macro economics courses

Vo: okay. That’s good

Vo: will you be returning to the institution after your masters

Me: haven gained necessary skill, knowledge, experience and exposure in the course of this study, I will be returning back to my current work place to pick up a role is senior lecturer. I have a study leave approval here with me

Vo: how many siblings do you have

Me: myself, my brother and my sister including my parent.

She typed for a while and reach out to the white paper and said congratulations… who cares about the rest

I am still in shock, God is faithful, never give up on your dreams. I have been on this since 2016 but God did it in 2022. I was divinely favoured all through.. i stammered and stammered but the lady actually was calm with me. I will never be ungrateful to God.

Guys, pls don’t give up on your dreams, my application is another example to us that God will do it at the right time. DON’T GIVE UP

teryene:
My people, aw una dey oo?
#@#Aw dem take dey get dis appointment cos it ”getting frustrating from my end.
Sch to resume 2nd week of January, 1st EA was denied & 2nd is yet to be attended to, I'm on the lagos consulate quest �‍♂️

Any solution well be appreciated

larkson:
VISA finally approved. All thanks to God and fairheart, you are too much.

First attempt.
VISA DENIED - Abuja 9am 02 Aug 2021

Course of Study: MBA- Fall 2021
School: Suffolk University
Fee: 71k
Funding: 23k Fellowship
Balance: 40kplus
VO – Male

VO: Good morning
Me: Good morning Sir
VO: Fine thank you. Is this your first time of applying for a US VISA?
Me: Yes
VO: What is your program of study?
ME: Master of Business Administration. It's a dual concentration with specialization in general mgt and business analytics
VO: Have you ever travelled out of the country before?
Me: Yes, I went to South Africa in 2014.
VO: What was the purpose of your visit. Vacation?
Me: No, it was an official trip. I was recognized by my former company (Bleep bank) for mitigating fraud and went for an award and recognition ceremony
VO: Fraud, Nice - So what is your current role where you presently work?
ME: I am the Head of Customer Experience
VO: Nice: Customer Experience? So, who is sponsoring your education?
Me: My Father
VO: What does he do?
ME: He is a real estate investor. Also, work as a contractor on the ongoing Dangote refinery project and owns properties currently on rental income from banks.
VO: So, what city is Suffolk University?
ME: Boston, Massachusetts.
VO: What year did you say to travelled out of the country again? He was typing fast and guess looking at my form
ME: In the year 2014.
V0: Brought out the green form. I was really surprised because the interview was quite smooth.

Observations:

On my DS 160, where it was asked if i had travelled before in the last 5years, I said No. During the interview, the VO asked if i have travelled before - He did not mention 5yrs, so i said YES. This question was repeated twice and my response what yes. Travelled to SA and the rest of the story. I think maybe he felt i was lying.

Second Attempt: Visa approved.

Course of Study: MBA- Spring 2021
School: Suffolk University
Fee: 71k
Funding: 23k Fellowship
Balance: 40kplus
VO – Female

CONSULAR: PASS YOUR PASSPORT AND I-20 PLEASE

• ME: Good morning, Sir. I am doing fine and you? Here is my I-20.

CONSULAR: WHY ARE YOU GOING TO THE US?

• ME: I am going for an MBA degree at Suffolk University in the city of Boston Massachusetts. I will major in - Business Administration and Management in General and the concepts of management sciences.

CONSULAR: HOW DID YOU GET THIS SCHOOL? / HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THIS SCHOOL?

• ME: My friend, (I mentioned his name) is currently an MBA student at the University, He told me about the school and its benefits. Then, I went online, did come research, and applied.

CONSULAR: HOW MANY SCHOOLS DID YOU APPLY TO?

• ME: I applied to 3 Universities - Baker University in Kansas, California State University and Suffolk University Boston and got admitted by all 3.

CONSULAR: WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THIS SCHOOL?

ME: Early this year, the CEO magazine ranked the Suffolk MBA program in the tier 1 category of global MBAs. This ranking was based on the quality of faculty, international diversity, class size, accreditation and strong coursework offered by the school. In addition to the program quality and ranking, the department awarded me a fellowship of $23, 000, which significantly cut down my cost of attendance. So, when I compared other schools, I applied to, I feel there is not better school to study this degree than Suffolk University.

CONSULAR: Why do you need this MBA now?
degree certificate is no longer sustainable for my career ambition.

Besides, a lot has changed due to this pandemic. Nigeria is not exempted from the current complexities of doing business nowadays and agility is required. (She stopped typing and began to look at me). I am going to understand how to solve these complexities and return to Nigeria to help my country navigate her path. My company is aware of my intent, and I surely have a slot to take up higher leadership roles when I return. There is a very commitment to that effect.

CONSULAR: TELL ME ABOUT YOUR ACADEMIC BACKGROUND?

ME: I hold a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the *** University, Nigeria and graduated in the second-class upper division.

CONSULAR: So where do you presently work?

ME: I work with XYZ Company as the Head of customer experience. In my current role, I am responsible for driving the customer centric culture within the organization, I manage the day-to-day operations of the call center and drives all customer success initiates within the organization. I have 17 employees under my direct report.

CONSULAR: HAVE YOU TRAVELLED BEFORE?

ME: YES, I have been to SOUTH AFRICA. The purpose of my visit was to obtain an employee outstanding performance award by my former employer, XYZ company. I spent two day and returned immediately after the event.

CONSULAR: ARE YOU MARRIED?

ME: YES, I am married with kids.

CONSULAR: WHO IS SPONSORING YOU?

ME: As you can see on my 1-20, I have a fellowship grant of $23,000 from the University. My dad will be paying for the remaining tuition fee throughout the duration of this program. I have also saved about $15,000 over the years and I will use this toward my living expenses.

CONSULAR: What does your parent do for a living?

ME: My dad is a businessman. He is into real estate and been in this business for about 20 years now. We own 4 houses in Lagos, 3 of which are on a rental income from banks, and I currently occupy the last one with my family. My mum on the other hand is into showbiz(the VO laughed) – You know event management – rents out canopies, organizes parties and make an average turnover of 100,000usd annually.

CONSULAR: You said you are married?

ME: Yes, I am married and have to young girls.

CONSULAR: Is your wife coming with you?

• ME: My wife is not coming with me. We recently began a building project for our permanent house here in Lagos as we presently live in one of my father’s properties. While I am away to study, she will help look after the kids and supervise the ongoing project. I also intend to come around occasionally to visit.

CONSULAR: What is the duration of your program:

ME: 24 months – 3 Semesters.

CONSULAR: alright – I will be approving your visa… blabla….I didn’t even listen to the rest – bursted into tears and left in Joy.

Bottom line : Pray as if it everything depends on prayer, Prepare as if everything depends on preparation. Focus and don’t be distracted – Positive minds always wins.

My interview was quite long but interesting.

Ritaalvin:


Have requested for two emergency and wasn't granted

Omotola222:


Why don’t you request for Emergency date or defer your admission..

Omotola222:


Admission date 5th of March
Start of class 4th of April

dfutbolar:


Did you apply for EA in Abuja?

Omotola222:


Admission date 5th of March
Start of class 4th of April

Ritaalvin:




Same with me I get February 1st
Please when is your school resumption date

Omotola222:


Yes I had to defer my admission from January to April cos I did not get my transcript from my school quick and got my acceptance and I-20 first week in December….. I was so lucky on Saturday to get February 1st as my interview date was so happy that atleast I don’t need to apply for Emergency date..

Ritaalvin:
Hello
Good evening everyone, I have applied for emergency appointment to the Lagos embassy since last week but no reply yet.
Please someone should help me �

Nozino:



He is obviously not ready.