I have.
I was approved 20th December got a text as well as an email to pick up my passport two days later.

quote author=gbollytee post=63769239]Is there anyone here who got his/her visa approved between the 17th of December and now and has gotten an email to come pick up their passport yet? [/quote]

Just sent you a PM. Or email me @ datelineltd@gmail.com

Pearl93:


Hello. I am also going to Texas A and M commerce. Congratulations on getting the Visa. We should hook up

Senate111:
You really analysed it well.

Went to the embassy today for my interview and I was surprised to see all Nigerians trying to escape their father land.

Anyway, Glory to God my visa was approved this morning by the lady at window 3..........Transcript loading

Visa approved this morning by the white lady @ window 3.

This is how my transcript went.

VO: good morning and how are you?

Me: good morning, am fine thank you.

VO: Why do you want to go to the usa?

Me: for my master degree in Agricultural science with specialization in agribusiness economics @ tamuc.

VO: Why this university?

Me: I chose TAMUC firstly, because I wanted a university that will give me maximum exposure to the application of advance technology in agriculture, as well as a faculty member whose research interest is in line with my current work experience.

I found the research work of Proff A, who currently carries out research on the application of statistical method on economic data and the use of linear programing model and quantitative technique for forecasting and decision marking using simulation.

I reached out to him and hopefully, I will be working with him come January.

Also, during the period of application, I was in contact with some of the alumni of the university and also with the director school of agricultural science, Dr M, where I got to know that TAMUC offers a Corporative and an Experiential Educational programme, which integrate classroom experience into real life world; connecting student with expert and professional in their field of study. This I believe will give me the hands on experience required to be more competitive as an Agronomist when I return home.

VO: what is Agricultural business economics.

Me: Agribusiness economics is a combination of two programmes. Agricultural economics and agricultural business. Agricultural economics is an applied field of economics that is primarily concerned with the application of economic principle for the optimization of production and distribution of food and fibre while Agribusiness is the business of agriculture. Said somths that I can't remember again.

VO: how did apply to this university.

Me: Applied through the university website, sent my transcript, wrote the GRE, got a waiver for the TOEFL.

VO: What's you GRE score

Me: 297

VO: how many universities did you apply to.

Me: 3, named them.

VO: what's your highest degree?

Me: B. Agriculture

Vo: what specialization?

Me: Agricultural extension and economics.

VO: what university and what year did you graduate?

Me: landmark university, July 17 2015.

VO: what have you been doing after graduation?

Me: I immediately joined my dad's Agribusiness company before going for my NYSC after which I returned back.

VO: what would this degree do for you?

Me: it will equip me with managerial competence, research and analytical skills as well as good business ethics to assume the position of an agricultural economist in my dads company.

VO: what does your dad company do?

Me: its an agribusiness company involve in production processing and distribution of agricultural product; we also provide independent technical service to our client.

VO: how many staff does your dad have?

Me: 25 full staff, and many more contract staff esp. during production. We also have other farms we partner with.

VO: what is you position and responsibilities?

Me: I work as an agricultural data analyst, and I work in a team whose responsibilities are to create competitive advantage as well as maximize profit for the company. We research and analyse the various aspect that influence the agricultural industry, taking cognizant of govt policies and how dey affect our business. ( At this point I knew I sparked somth in her which lead to the next bloody question)

VO: Explain what you mean by govt policy and give example to buttress your point?

Me: No vex, at this point I begin sweat under my 1$million suit. But by Gods grace, I was able to tell her somth about the land tenure system in Nigeria and how during my research I found out that most farmers cultivate less than 2 ha each year because the process of getting land from govt is so cumbersome.

Then my head recollected that I did a project for someone on ATA (Agriculture Transformation Agenda) during Jonathan administration. Knowing that the New minister of agriculture who studied French has scattered what Dr Adeshino did during his time as minister of Agriculture. I started to download everything I knew.

VO: Do you have any relatives in the US of A?

Me: No

VO: Whose your sponsor?

Me: Dad and my elder brother.

VO: what does you bro do?

Me: Real Estate financing and he deals on cars.

Types for about 30s, then I head congra.....and I became deaf at this point. I sha noticed she brought out a white paper, cycled somth and passed it to me. Pls, can anybody tell me what she said.

Honestly, it can only be God. I prayed, fasted and also worked hard. Gods name be praised alone.

Send me a PM
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Thank for this. Please can I have your email?[/quote]

You really analysed it well.

Went to the embassy today for my interview and I was surprised to see all Nigerians trying to escape their father land.

Anyway, Glory to God my visa was approved this morning by the lady at window 3..........Transcript loading

Mstrsheikh:
Hi Everyone I am an extremely silent follower, so I got my student visa approved yesterday. I have been following this blog sparingly and just read through different transcript briefly. I have learnt so many things whilst reading and even observed more things at the interview yesterday. Without exaggerating more than 15 student blue rejection papers I saw flying all over the place, that I was having a slight scare on my own interview BUT then again even as someone seeking interview and trying to be NEUTRAL as possible I was extremely, extremely and extremely disappointed at the lack of articulation, confidence, preparedness, lukewarm and how unintelligent SOME graduates from Nigeria are. I was embarrassed for many students in front of the VO. Every one was standing in close proximity with each other so you could hear what questions that were being asked and answers potential students were giving. Without being too negative some students actually tried but fell short of sweet lies and ideas when asked very tricky questions. A case study of the a guy, 4 persons ahead of me, you could see the VO which is a guy trying his best to help this guy with answers to his question about parallel data which he claims to do a project on at work, but the boy just dey fumble. quite sad.

Anyways I will give tips on people intending to refire as y'all call it here or for first timers'

AA - PRAYERFUL - Only God gives grace and speaks through you (this was my prayer at every point in time)

1. Ensure you are with all Documents (I-20 signed by you, Study leave signed and stamped by your company, sponsor statement, confirmation appointment, gtb receipt (I was almost exploited 3000 naira for this for just a page printout behind the embassy water side), admission letter, DS-160 confirmation page, SEVIS FEE, sponsor statement, proof of relevant work experience, proof of projects executed at your undergraduate or work done at your employment)

2. Look the part and Look clean! well starched shirt and trousers, with a fine fitted blazer (important), I wouldnt advise anyone to go with native. two guys in front of me were denied and they wore native... I could be wrong but then dressing is a strong determinant of first impressions), tie again might make you look too desperate (again my personal opinion, someone was given who wore a tie)

3. CONFIDENCE CONFIDENCE CONFIDENCE - if your visa is in 3days, 1 week whatever time you have before your interview, watch cnn, bbc aljazeera not NTA lol, hear how their reporters speak fluently with articulation, if possible record and repeat after them, trust me this speaks volume about your person. same way I would enjoy speaking my local dialet with a fellow state indigene, the consulate also will enjoy speaking English with someone that speaks well and communicate on the same level not forming fake accent but speak clearly loud with articulation and confidence. Have you heard HNN speak, Kemi Olunloyo, you would want to listen to her even if its mostly rubbish. Articulation of course only comes when you know what you wan to say.

4. KNOW YOUR STUFF : Read on what makes the school attractive and thats why you are applying (PLEASE DONT MENTION SCHOOL IS CHEAP!!), Read on list of professors that will be teaching you and the courses to be taught, Read on an executive summary of the course you intend to study. Read and if possible cram and prepare well. Read on everything you put when filling your DS-160 form.

5. SPONSOR : Have a cogent reason why your sponsor is sponsoring you. If not your parents. then anybody else should have a valued reason for sponsoring you not because for example, he saw value in me, my mother helped her when she was small. Reasons like I was amongst the best staff in the office so selected for sponsirship( with a company letter to back it up), my uncle in oil and gas, real estate, shipping, export sponsors each member of the family every two years for a masters abroad and its my turn as part of his personal contribution to the family ( you are showing continuity). Things like that. not based on emotions.

6. SENSIBLE EXPLANATION ON WHAT YOU ARE GOING TO DO WHEN YOU ARE BACK : THIS was the deal breaker for so many VOs, I observed lack of depth in student explanation, even me i know sey this bros and sister dey lie. One thing we should note, VOs are trained like every three months on tricks, new development and new tactics student use to get visa so they even know better than us. THEY ARE NOT FOOOOOLS!!!!.
possible answers to this questions below:

i - if you are working, get a study leave by hook or by crook, lobby with your HR,
AnsWER- The opportunity of returning to workin my current place is open for me, the VO will ask your proof, bring out your study leave letter, their wings will be clipped.

I also intend to float my own Bleep business in this sector because there is a huge gap and opportunities in Nigeria in this sector and it will thrive seriously ( You are now providing insights to the VO as opposed to answering his / her questions). THIS IS WHAT THEY WANT!. Psychology is key!!.

ii. Establish ties to Nigeria, I and my siblings are managing the family business xxxx (you can get a CAC document of your own business or friend and tell them). you are an integral member of management and you cant afford to stay too long away.

7. NEVER MENTION YOU HAVE ANY RELATIVE ABROAD YOU ARE GONNA STAY WITH WHILST SCHOOLING. YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN!
8. ALL SCHOOLS GAVE YOU ADMISSION even if you just have admission for one
9. know your GRE scores and ILETS result by heart, and print it out
10. BE POLITE AND SMILE

11. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT - If you are working, give in FINE DETAILS your job description when asked, that the VO will nod their head and ask you to stop. They know 90% of students will not return but even if you dont return.....DO YOU HAVE A SKILL TO MAKE YOU USEFUL TO THEIR ECONOMY THAN BEING A NUISANCE AND GETTING INVOLVED IN CRIME TO SURVIVE? IF YOU ARE SELLING BITCOIN SEF, say it in a way that your job description sounds like that of central bank governor!!! - (This is what helped me )

if you dont have work experience this might be very tough for you but not solely a determinant of your approval.




I WILL remember other things to write in dUE TIME, for now got preparations to handle. HOPE THIS HELPS

DISCLAIMER: This are from my personal thoughts and observation, I do not expect everyone to accept it, read it and take whatever points you seem useful and leave out the ones you deem as rubbish.

Senate111:


Bro, I need your help.
Someone is trying to pay my sevis fee in the usa but its not going through saying error T4996 unable to process. What might be the issue?

Thanks

disregard this pls.
Problem solved already.

Thanks

TWoods:


At no point have I said life is by hard work alone. If you note my post which you quoted, I made mention of the fact that Americans also depend on grace too. In fact these foreign countries exported Christianity to us. The problem isn’t grace at all, it is that Nigerians have decided to substitute hard work and doing the right thing with a warped form of “grace”. We bribe, cheat, manipulate, then cry about grace when we want visas to the countries of those who chose the tough road of integrity and hard work. How many of us here can boldly raise their hands to say they don’t grease the palms of others just to get ahead of others by hook or crook?

Yes I unashamedly rely on grace to get through each day. But i also know that my access to healthcare facilities, good roads, safe airlines etc isn’t just based on Long prayers alone, but by the hard work and dedication of ordinary people like you and me.

At this point I will have to submit and agree with you. Hard work alone won't get you there neither would prayer alone.
Thanks for the little lesson and hope to learn more.

TWoods:


If you think hard work is grace, then I dare say you’ve just eloquently described why Nigeria and the United States are what they are today. Americans lean on grace - the grace to be considered worthy to be heirs of Jesus despite being born in sin. They also value the virtues of hard work, creativity and innovation. You on the other hand think hard work is a waste of time. You want “grace” to obtain benefits you haven’t worked for. Well it sounds like the Americans got it right.

I can’t come back to rule you... it would be frustrating having to deal with people who want to generate electricity by grace alone.

If you agree that grace is hardwork and grace is from God, what then is the argument. All am saying is that it take more than just thinking its by your effort alone. cos your hard work alone will only lead to frustration.

We both agree on one thing though. You can't rule in Nigeria. We know there is a problem somewhere and we need a change of mind set not on issues on innovation and creativity because we have that in abbundant but on leadership and those who are being led.

[quote author=TWoods post=62805243]

I like your last line. In there lies the irony that you obviously missed. It seems God’s “favor” only exists in countries where people are too incompetent to rule themselves. Favor is simply grace unmerited. Favor is being able to wake up when others don’t, it is being blessed to breathe, enjoy good health and long life. Favor is NOT when you obtain a visa. The decision on whether a visa is issued or not isn’t based on how long you prayed or how well you fasted. It’s based on the fact that you met a clear set of criteria best known to the VO who interviewed you. Others may not get visas, but you don’t get to see the rationale for why they were denied. You have zero idea if they had once misrepresented themselves in previous applications. You have no clue if they have prior histories of visa denials... to say you were favored over them is to perpetuate the stereotype that we are a lazy people overly dependent on the spiritual since we are unable to think for ourselves. If we were competent enough to run a corrupt-free country, where everyone does the right thing, we won’t need a visa to go to America in the first place.

Let’s get real, we pray really hard, not because we love God, but because there is no hope elsewhere. We are simply emergency “Christians”, forced to lean on the spiritual in the face of grinding poverty and pervasive despondency.

I do not depend on favor to have electricity at home or travel to Germany tomorrow. I just benefit from being part of a society where integrity and hard work is favored over endless hypocritical church going. [/quotel]

Greetings Mr TWood.

I guess you read what I wrote but fail to understand. I never insinuated that God's favour will have your bills paid, working hard and earning will. But its Gods favour plus your works that will get you the means of paying ur bills. No matter how smart you are believe me there others smarter than you.

You may have your reservation about Christianity and I personally don't care, Its between you and your God. What you call hard work I call grace, what you call luck I call favour.

You said we pray really hard because there is no hope anywhere. I guess your hope is in a system that works. I don't know about others but my hope is in God and am not an emergency "christian" like you said.

You talk as if you are not a Nigerian. Why don't you bring your competency down to Nigeria and rule us.

Less I forget, safe trip to Germany.
Note: hard work and being in a country where competent ppl rule themselves won't get you there safely, but God will.

EZEIGBO1OFIMO:
Honestly, if you believe in God, and thinks he sits down somewhere and does Tum-bum Tum-bum analysis on who gets a visa and who gets rejected, then your height of delusion is through the roof.

I guess the number of denial with good response today alone justifies the testimony(transcript) of Cassy14 when she rightly stated the number of denial before hers showing her gratitude to God.

I dont know if God seats in heaven & carries out visa lotteries on who to grant visa like you jokingly or mockingly said, but am certain it takes Gods favour to secure one. Eccl 9:11 the race is not to the swift nor the battle is to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor riches to men of understanding nor yet favour to men of skills.

That you sleep & rise, got ur visa while others did not or you got a job and others were not as lucky as u were is not because you are better, but because a higher authority chose to set you apart. You may call it luck but I call it favour.

So if you have forgotten the place of God in one's life by reason of long stay in the USA, I suggest u return to Nigeria and learn or relearn what Gods favour truelly is.

EZEIGBO1OFIMO:
For future sake, things we fūcking don't want to hear from your transcripts.
Everybody before me was denied - why the fūck does everyone say this nonsense, yes we know you have now become a visa guru, but please keep this BS to your self

I was also wondering why they usually say that. Putting unnecessary fear on the minds of those yet to go for their interview.

Perhaps those denied where not there for student visa but visiting visa.

adex0802:
yes let us relate together

You can email me
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adex0802:
the school is good I also apply for masters in MBA with concentration in economics for spring 2018 admission letters just out on Friday.

Good to know that there are others going to same school with me for spring 2018.

tosinooo:
Sure! Myself and jerrypeacelinks

Mine is TAMUC

Pls I would also like to get the TOEFL material.
Datelineltd@gmail.com
Thanks

Please I also need the past question.
datelineltd@gmail.com

Pls help me drop past question to folasadeorimolade@gmail.com[/quote]

I want to say a very big congratulation to as many who have received their visa and success awaits those yet to go for their visa interview.

Please I need help.

I intend applying to the following schools for spring 2018 intake Masters in Agricultural Economics.
Missouri State University. Springfield
Northwest Missouri state university Marysville
Texas a&m kingsville and commerce.

My profile
Bsc. Agricultural Economics & Extension
CGPA: 4.55
GRE:302
Sponsor: elder brothee
Work Experience: 1 yr NYSC University of Agriculture Mkd finished Oct 2016
And currently working in my Dads Company ( Agricultural base ).

Please help me critique my profile against the above schools. What are my chances of getting admission and possible funding.
Do schools give scholarship during spring session.
I eargly await your response.

Walspring:


Yes and closing soon

Please am interested in the GRE 50% scholarship. How do I participate?
Thanks