Hi all,

Do the VOs just look at the closing account balance of the statements provided, or do they check the cash flow? Must the closing balance of the statement provided be equal to or greater than what's written in your I-20?

Slevin2k8:
Hello everyone,
I was refused F1 visa sometime early July in Abj. I have been able to secure another interview in Lagos this Saturday. This was my previous transcript:

VO: So you'll be going for a Master's in Electrical Engineering right? Can you tell me about this course?
Me: The course runs for about 18 months in which I'll be doing 31 credit courses comprising subjects like: Power System Analysis, distributed generation, etc..I'll also have to present a research thesis to successfully complete this course.
VO: Okay, so who will be sponsoring you?
Me: I will be sponsored majorly by my uncle, he's a production supervisor at ..oil company. Although I also have some cash saved up.
VO: Can I see his SOA please?
ME: passes it to him..(three different SOA)
VO: Where does he live?
ME: Delta state
VO: *Flips through very quickly* Are you married?
Me: No
VO: I'm sorry, You do not qualify for visa at this time.


N/B: On my I20 it my Funding was written as "family funds" because I provided statements of 3 people to the school: Myself, my uncle and My office colleague. My uncle's Statement was the most funded that's why I mentioned him as my major sponsor. Was this approach wrong? Should I have mentioned "my family" as sponsors? Or should I have said "Myself, to be supported by my Uncle where necessary"? Because I'm gainfully employed and have some substantial amount saved up. Funny enough I wasn't even asked about my job or my travel history. It was weird... I'd really appreciate a reply. Thanks.

Can someone say something about this please?

Hello everyone,
I was refused F1 visa sometime early July in Abj. I have been able to secure another interview in Lagos this Saturday. This was my previous transcript:

VO: So you'll be going for a Master's in Electrical Engineering right? Can you tell me about this course?
Me: The course runs for about 18 months in which I'll be doing 31 credit courses comprising subjects like: Power System Analysis, distributed generation, etc..I'll also have to present a research thesis to successfully complete this course.
VO: Okay, so who will be sponsoring you?
Me: I will be sponsored majorly by my uncle, he's a production supervisor at ..oil company. Although I also have some cash saved up.
VO: Can I see his SOA please?
ME: passes it to him..(three different SOA)
VO: Where does he live?
ME: Delta state
VO: *Flips through very quickly* Are you married?
Me: No
VO: I'm sorry, You do not qualify for visa at this time.


N/B: On my I20 it my Funding was written as "family funds" because I provided statements of 3 people to the school: Myself, my uncle and My office colleague. My uncle's Statement was the most funded that's why I mentioned him as my major sponsor. Was this approach wrong? Should I have mentioned "my family" as sponsors? Or should I have said "Myself, to be supported by my Uncle where necessary"? Because I'm gainfully employed and have some substantial amount saved up. Funny enough I wasn't even asked about my job or my travel history. It was weird... I'd really appreciate a reply. Thanks.

imperiouxx:


Sponsor--- family is the best in my own opinion. If something goes wrong with the statement of account used for the admission before the interview, you can look for another soa within your family for the interview. My I-20 also carried 'family'. This is what I guess was on that young girl's I-20, the girl that said her uncle and sister are her sponsors few weeks ago.

This makes sense because I know someone who had family in his I20
And he mentioned his Uncle was sponsoring him...It might have been a/reason reason he was denied.

enthusiasm:
So all those guys bashing my previous transcript. By the time I'm done with this one, I'm sure you will be calm.

So my interview was for 6:45, I got into Lagos the previous day and lodged a trekkable distance to the embassy. So I got there really early. Then.. the whole queue and biometrics things.
When I was in the interview line, there were two men and like 5 or so women VOs. I wanted the elderly man in Windows 2 to interview me because I saw him approve a visa. I kept praying but when it was getting to my turn I felt I might be assigned to the notorious Windows 7 so I quickly ran to the restroom. Lol!
I came back and joined the windows 2 myself and the uniformed orderly saw me and called me out, I just kept smiling. I was later pointed to the guy in Windows 5 who turned to be the best.
Me: Goodmorning as I pass him my i20 and sevis

VO: Goodmorning.

Me: I started explaining without being asked ' my course is International Development Studies' it's written differently on my document.

Vo: (nods) where are you going (or something like that I'm not sure.)

Me: I'm going for my masters in IDS at the Elliott school of international affairs, George Washington University ( he actually didnot let me finish)

VO: oh that's a good school.

Me: thank you

Vo: what's your academic background

Me: I have BSc in Political science and administration, graduated 2015 and afterwards I did some volunteering job before proceeding to work as a legislative aide to the honourable member representing my constituency.

Vo: so why are you going for this course

Me: I chose this because I want a career in development and policy research (spoke slowly and dimmed my eyes while shaking my head to show how passionate I am) I believe the most effective tools of development are Good policies and research. (To this he nods his head very well and types) I'll be specializing in International Development management, because I'll love to work with development organizations and in the long run hopefully AU.

VO: how many schools did you apply?

Me: 4 ; UMASS, Uni. Of Kansas, St Joseph uni and GWU.

Vo: how many admitted you
Me: all

Vo: so why did you choose this one

Me: it's one of the best schools of international affairs in the world. (He nods) I did my research using my field of study as focus and it's top ten in US and top 30 in the world. I chose it specifically because of the way the courses are tailored, we get to study in cohorts, there's this capstone... (he cuts in)

Vo: yea yea I know about that.
Vo: who is your sponsor
Me: family

Vo: I'll be approving your visa, I also didn't hear anything else, I was listening but I didn't hear. He didn't circle my white paper either.

It seemed like a long interview now but it was not up to 2 minutes and it seemed so easy because of his body language, he was practically nodding at everything I said, it is GRACE. However I comported myself well, smiled a bit and spoke my phonee too, I kind of noticed they like that, but what do I know! A relaxed body language and eye contact helps a lot. I was looking at him even when he wasn't looking at me. I'm super grateful for this platform and I hope my transcript helps someone too.
All the best!!!

Sponsor? Family? And no further questions were asked? Please What was written on your I-20 regarding your sponsorship?

Good day everyone, please does one have to pay another MRV fee after been refused visa before (still within one year) of last payment?

Thanks man! All the best!!!

*sigh...even hoping you would have materials to prepare. I don't have o. Just reading up about assessment centres.
I don't even know how to get to the venue. Do you know how I could get there from CMS?

@ComradeTy: Hey, I also got the invite and really have no idea what we're up against. But I'm pretty sure I didn't apply for the Healthcare job. I applied for the Power and Water job really. Did you apply for the same?

I believe this story 100% . Depressing really. I believe this story 100% . Depressing really.