₦airaland Forum

alexohams2000:
I just got to America. This is God's own country indeed. Everything is soooo organised. Thanks everyone, thank God. Texas is bae

Mariokasparov1:
Hello house, I have been given an admission by Lincoln University, Oakland, and I want to ask if I stand a chance of getting a visa with this school.
Thanks.

Please help!

gbaby4live:
Got to the Embassy around 5am and my appointment is 7am..
We waited till is 6:30 before they started checking us.
Meanwhile, all those before me got rejected.

Here's my transcript.

Me: Good Morning
VO: No response, Your passport and I-20
Me: passed my PP, then I-20 was next.
VO: Where are you going?
Me: I'm going to Minnesota State University Moorehead for my Bachelors degree in Computer Science
VO: how did you know about this School?
Me: After Making decision to study in US, I searched for schools that are inline with career prospect and was directed to Princeton review and Usnews.com, where I narrowed down to 3 schools.
VO: How many schools did you applied to?
Me: 3 and I named them.
VO: How long will it take you to finish this course?
Me: 48 months
VO: is there any exam required for this course?
Me: My admission was based on my high school transcript and waec
VO: you said?
Me: I repeated again
VO: You finished at Laspotech?
Me: Yes, in 2016 after which I went for compulsory internship at Nigerian Aviation Management Agency.
VO: what degree will you be getting from this University?
Me: Bachelors Degree in Computer Science
VO: What you do after your degree?
Me: I'll be returning to Nigeria to work with the EFCC in combating Cyber Crime in Nigeria, whereby it's now a Global threat just as it was discussed in the just concluded Wef2017 in Davos, Switzerland and I'll be establishing my own Cyber Academy where I'll be grooming passionate Nigerians to be a good computer security analyst..
VO: Who will be sponsoring you?
Me: I have an instate tuition scholarship and my dad will be paying for the rest.

VO: I'll be approving your visa..
She kept my PP and gave me that white paper..

A very big Thank you to @Successflow, @Walspring For helping me with all my payments, @Lagosismyhome for her total support, and helping me reach out to the school that refused to refund my enrollment fee and my brother @Omoluabiguy, you are mouthed for those Mock interview, you are a blessing to me..

And to all Nairalander who are yet to receive theirs, I'm wishing you all the Very best..

gbaby4live:
Got to the Embassy around 5am and my appointment is 7am..
We waited till is 6:30 before they started checking us.
Meanwhile, all those before me got rejected.

Here's my transcript.

Me: Good Morning
VO: No response, Your passport and I-20
Me: passed my PP, then I-20 was next.
VO: Where are you going?
Me: I'm going to Minnesota State University Moorehead for my Bachelors degree in Computer Science
VO: how did you know about this School?
Me: After Making decision to study in US, I searched for schools that are inline with career prospect and was directed to Princeton review and Usnews.com, where I narrowed down to 3 schools.
VO: How many schools did you applied to?
Me: 3 and I named them.
VO: How long will it take you to finish this course?
Me: 48 months
VO: is there any exam required for this course?
Me: My admission was based on my high school transcript and waec
VO: you said?
Me: I repeated again
VO: You finished at Laspotech?
Me: Yes, in 2016 after which I went for compulsory internship at Nigerian Aviation Management Agency.
VO: what degree will you be getting from this University?
Me: Bachelors Degree in Computer Science
VO: What you do after your degree?
Me: I'll be returning to Nigeria to work with the EFCC in combating Cyber Crime in Nigeria, whereby it's now a Global threat just as it was discussed in the just concluded Wef2017 in Davos, Switzerland and I'll be establishing my own Cyber Academy where I'll be grooming passionate Nigerians to be a good computer security analyst..
VO: Who will be sponsoring you?
Me: I have an instate tuition scholarship and my dad will be paying for the rest.

VO: I'll be approving your visa..
She kept my PP and gave me that white paper..

A very big Thank you to @Successflow, @Walspring For helping me with all my payments, @Lagosismyhome for her total support, and helping me reach out to the school that refused to refund my enrollment fee and my brother @Omoluabiguy, you are mouthed for those Mock interview, you are a blessing to me..

And to all Nairalander who are yet to receive theirs, I'm wishing you all the Very best..

Sanctus1:
good day house...I got my I-20...the school added 7,000 dollars to the money in my bank statement...does that mean I got some sort of funding ?
can I write anything on my I-20 form? abeg make una clarify for me before I make any mistake

whyqueu:
Hello house!!! Need your honest opinion on this situation about Murray State university.. I applied some sleep months ago to the school and I asked my school (undergraduate school) to send my transcript as usual to the School. they told me to ask my school to resend it again " There have been some discrepancies with some transcripts that's why I ask you to have the Transcripts sent again directly to me" which I applied also to my school to resend it. only to get this message from them saying!
I have told my undergraduate school and they said they will send them a massage and the truth is what is the best way to do it.. Should I forget it or what. please help me .i need some urgent response to this situation because I'm terrified. I called the school and she was confident that it's was a Fraudulent and Transcript!!! WHAT SHOUlD I am dO?

lagosismyhome

obone4real:
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So I have been in the states for 2 months now. My initial school was Upper Iowa University but I transferred to Everett Community College because the fees was crazy and the scholarship I was given at Iowa was not full with some hidden charges. I still get to pay $22k+ (with the scholarship). Here in Everett, it's just $18k for the year and I can pay per quarter which is really nice.

It has been good for me so far. School starts next week. If you are pursuing something related to tech, you should come to Washington. Washington State University or maybe Seattle University. The tech space here is amazing. After San Francisco, Seattle is the next Silicon Valley plus it is cheaper to live here and there is a higher rate of getting a job.

Microsoft, T-Mobile, Amazon, Boeing all have their HQ here.

I just finished an internship program with a startup in Seattle.

Yh, one more thing for those coming to the states, if the International Drivers License is allowed where you are going, you should get one from Naija. I got mine for ₦15k.

I got a Corolla for $850 including title and stuff and it has really helped me. You know I get to help people deliver stuff once in a while for $20/hr. So every extra bucks count.

I'm just saying this because a lot of people don't consider Washington State and there are loads of opportunities here.

I just wanted to keep you guys updated and I promise to stay active here so I can give back and help the little way I can just as @texrem and everyone else here helped me out.

#Naija4Life

Kunleforreal:
This week is going to be a blessed one by the grace of God

kasynlives:
Could this be real? Or I'm just dreaming, i was overwhelmed by the occasion that i started to shed tears, tears of joy.
I use to dream and hope of being in the US someday but never thought it would one day become reality. This is one country i have heard so much about,how well the system works and all that.
My travel partner tried to console me as tears rolled down my cheeks, i understand he was doing that because he taught i was embarrassing him but i cared less,the thoughts of living my dreams finally, living in a working society......
We checked into one of the classy hotel that is located right at the heart of florida, after dropping my luggage i went over to the room's balcony overlooking the streets of The God's Own Country while sipping my wine, thinking out loud how best to tap into the vast opportunities that abound in this country and all of a sudden someone tapped me from behind and whispered into my right ear "Guy bring money make i go buy fuel abi we no go on generator this night? "......i opened my eyes closed it, opened it again and started crying, so i was only dreaming after all?.

oguguo11:
Visa approval today. Thanks to everyone here. God bless u all.
Had an 8:30 appointment. Fast forward to the interview.
Vo: good morning with a smile.
Me: good morning
Vo: tell me about Murray State University
Me: msu is a school in Kentucky that has exceptional curriculum in Osh.that provides *he cuts me off*
Vo: why post baccalaureate
Me: all international students are required that as a prerequisite to studying msc osh
Vo: year of graduation
Me: 2007
Vo: y this long to get a msc
Me: to obtain relevant experience and to set out area of concentration that suits my personality
Vo: length of employment
Me: 7
Vo: what school did u graduate from
Me: esut
Vo: sponsor
Me: my dad chief***** CEO of ******** deals on oil and gas and real estate
Vo: martial status
Me: engaged with a kid
Vo: traveling experience
Me:no
Vo: standardized tests Gre or Gmat
Me: Gre
Vo: am approving your visa pick it up..... I did hear the remaining because of joy
Goodluck to other upcoming visa applicants
Anyone heading my way or at msu. Please pm me. Successflow , please reply ur mail. Haven't heard from you. Cheers

successflow:
and also VO: what will this program do for you or why this course Information Technology in BD
ME: this course will designed me the analytic and theoretical knowledge in my feed of networking and software program which i will be able to build, designed, implement complex systems utilizing current and evolving technology and the confident to have a good leadership role in developing new systems in the future in business, education,gaming,industry when i come back to my country.

ElDeeVee:
I was at Lagos Consulate this morning. I was slated time was 6:30am so, I had to leave home very early. I got to the Consulate around 5:45am.
Security checks lasted like forever but alas, I got into the interview hall.
Initially, white papers were flying left, right and center but, this changed later as blue papers were also coming out.
My interview was quite short and the VO (in his late 40’s) was pleasant and nice.

Transcript below;
VO: Hello, good morning
Me: Good morning Sir

VO: Pass me your passport, I-20 and SEVIS payment confirmation page
Me: **Passed it**

VO: What are you going to study in the US?
Me: I am going for MS study in Math

VO: Why did you choose this particular school over others?
Me: I am going to the school for 3 major reasons. First, the school offered me a full GTA with tuition waiver and monthly stipends. (*** VO cuts in)

VO: How did you get the assistantship?
Me: The members of the committee in charge of selection for assistantship were quite impressed with my profile and previous academic and professional achievement.

VO: Which other schools did you apply to?
Me: 3 other schools – UNI, BGSU and UL Lafayette (Stated all in full with their respective cities and states)

VO: Tell me about the MS program.
Me: The MS program is a flexible program that focuses on key math areas like Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Numerical Analysis, Applied Math and Operations Research.

**VO typed for some seconds and then gave me the white paper.
**Me smiled and left the hall immediately.

I appreciate everyone on this thread for their wonderful tips. Special shout out to @tolutweety, @profojah1234, @texrem @oludare01, @jesusbabygirl, @libber, @toakins, @folsy, @femi321, @happyday, and everyone who has contributed to this great thread.

Tips
1. If you have funding, state it as one of your reasons for going to the school. I feel this worked for me;
2. Be bold and confident. This cannot be overemphasized;
3. Prepare, prepare and prepare - know your stuff (your course, your program structure etc);
4. Please don’t cram. Just go there and chat with the VO. The interview is nothing out of the ordinary.

Good luck, people and see you at the top.

fairheart:
I am aware that students who have received their I-20 are preparing for visa interview, and that is good. Let your preparation have substance, and be ready to talk as intelligent and cool-headed as much as you can. Know all you need to know about your chosen program, and be ready to say why that program is worth travelling to the US and that "particular school" for. (I hope you didn't pick those yeye programs. Some programs will literally cause your visa rejection; so I hope you chose well?)

Don't talk too much that you forget the need and importance of listening! Listen, and listen and answer accordingly! No go do I sabi all in front of Oyibo oo; no need to rush yourself either, for he/she will knock you down! Just make sure your answers are brief and have substance; give convincing points.

If you have never made straight eye-contacts before, do prepare to do so with the consular.

Dress as a responsible person; don't pretend. The only impression you need to make is that, "I am here to convince you that my application for a US student visa is purely genuine, and I am going to the US to study, and I have what it takes to do just that." Nothing else! If there is anything else, nobody cares. And even if you are applying for the Visa simply to run and never return, do make the impression that you are going for studies.

If you are a man/guy/boy (well, maybe others, you know?) shave two days before your interview. Not a day before it. The two days interval would have helped you look fresh, unlike when you shave yesterday. I recommend professional-looking shirt (tie is not bad if you like wearing tie (and tuck in))-- for MS/PHd Students. For undergraduate, polo, and those cool cloths are fine. I recommend long-sleeve shirt for MS/PHd Students because 1, you are assumed to be in a professional world, and you know how they dress the world over, right? 2, you are assumed to be working (not as a factory worker) but as someone who has gone through undergraduate education and practising his discipline. So, your dress, in my own opinion, says something about you, that you’re a student.

If you are a lady, dress well and avoid super-hot make ups. I always advice ladies to avoid wearing heavy make-ups, gold everywhere ((the interview isn't about what you put on! (If you don’t believe me, wait until you see students with common skirt and blouse get their visa that day). So, wear what fits you and that makes you feel comfortable and confident.

Do not be afraid, for you will experience the very thing you are afraid of. What we fear usually happen. Isn't it?
Watch short videos on You Tube on how to remain calm in situation that arouse emotional tension.
Do not be afraid, I beg you oo.

Other thing I would like to say is that, getting a US visa requires either luck or favour ((both are the same (luck is a worldly term that in our religions we call favour). That is, aside from your preparation)), and it has to do with whether or not it is your time, and if the travelling align with your destiny (now, I am not preaching; I am simply telling you basic philosophy of life, of chasing of dreams and of attaining them).
If you can do dedicated fasting and prayer like a week or so before your interview, for successful visa interview outcome, do so. (This is not a requirement, please! I am not even recommending, as this doesn't guarantee positive visa outcome).

I want to hear your story after the interview, and so, write to me if you want to. Oh, one more thing: first, second or third visa denial is not "permanent denial". Never take a visa rejection for such. One of my best friends was denied 8 times before he got his student visa; he got it the 9th time. He is in the U.S now, hail and happy, and progressing in his pursuit of education and happiness! Another student I handled his admission and visa for MBA last Aug. was also denied twice, before he was later given the third time in Lagos the third time. He literally applied a week between those denials, though that’s because he could muster the financial aspect of it. But imagine this: a second student for MSc I also handled his admission for the same admission term got his visa the first time, after an interview that lasted for less than 2 minutes.
So, if you are denied (let’s hope for the best), there is always a way. Always! But expect successful outcome. Write to me and share your story after the interview!

I wish you good success!
E.

oguguo11:
Good day,
I am yet to get my i20 from Murray state university. I got admission on 5th may sent the financial statement 2wks later. Is it normal. It says in the letter that school resumes on 8 August. Am worried. Similar experience

Please I need reply

texrem:
Refire man

ridsan4real:
This is deep tho! statement of the year!