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My Visa was approved today in Lagos. Thanks for all the tips, they've been really helpful.

VO: Why are you going to the US?

M: To enroll for a doctorate in Biomedical Sciences at UND

VO: How did you know about the school?

M: I searched for schools offering Biomedical Science or Molecular Pathogenesis via Google and I picked UND because of the Faculty's research interest.

VO: I see you have an assistantship. Are you going to pay for anything?

M: No, I got a tuition waiver and assistantship that will cover the cost of the program.

VO: Are you married?

M: No

VO: Do you have kids?

M: No

VO: Have you travelled out of the country before?

M: Yes

VO: Where?

M: England

VO: When?

M: 2011

VO: I will be approving your visa at this time.


Question: I intend to stay in Maryland for about 5 days before heading to North Dakota. Do you think this will be a red flag at the port of entry?

Thanks for your time.

Thank you!

Auspicious2018:
There are dates available even in May. This is 100% fact.

Please explain. Thanks.

abimbolar:
Bro, it doesn't apply to f1 applicants

If you've scheduled an appointment recently, please tell me if there are dates available in June at the Lagos Embassy. Thanks.

Hello House,

Do I need to take my personal bank statement to the interview to prove I have additional funds?

I got a fully-funded offer from my school.

Thank you for your time.