 Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by TWoods(m): 10:21pm On Jun 03, 2018 |
Lordcrixus:
Hello Mr visa officer, she will get the visa renewed if she actually pay for all her medical expenses.
Please say only what you know and sure of.
As for the CBP Officer, he/she just used the trending event to sly the poster. Good luck with that. If I recall, you were the fellow who did not know that the US and UK share visa applicant information. I would treat anything you say with a pinch of salt. |
| Travel › Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by TWoods(m): 10:20pm On Jun 03, 2018 |
BabaRamota1980:
Oooh i hate for anybody to be cheated of opportunity. Im vexxed!
I will not attend my interview in September. Im taking my family elsewhere for birthday and anniversary in October. Im going to Europe, ill find a country in Europe to go.
I cant believe it! and I can bet over 1000 Nigerians stayed up all night to get that spot you canceled. |
| Travel › Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by TWoods(m): 10:18pm On Jun 03, 2018 |
BabaRamota1980:
The thing tire me o.
Interview person and convinced they merit visa and then go back to say no they cannot travel. These people see us like this now and so they treat us any kind of way, on top our money.
Nigeria is the biggest spender of any foreign nation on US tour. Look in America the consumer with the money is the boss. We are not getting visa free or jumping on plane free. We deserve some decent treatment.
I can understand not giving visa in the first place....but to give visa and then revoke it? All because some Nigerians are sneaking through to Canada. Are all the revoked visas intended to be used to sneak through? If it is the determination and discretion should have been made upfront during interview and before visa was stamped. Again, this post is a major joke. 1. "On top our money" - Americans don't care about your money. California is the world's fifth largest economy in the world. It's economy is far larger than that of Nigeria... and it is only one out of 50 states in the US. Bottom line, America does not rely on "your money". You would be better advised spending that money to improve Nigeria so you don't have to suffer the indignities of applying for a visa. Methinks you have your priorities backward. 2. Nigeria is the biggest spender of any foreign nation in the US - which is why they laugh at you. You have enough money to develop your country, yet you waste it applying ad nauseum for US visas. Who is fooling who? 3. You do not deserve special treatment because you spend money applying for US visas. If Nigerians stopped visiting the US, the country will survive. If you note, only 1 US airline (Delta) still offers direct service to Nigeria. That tells you how unimportant your money is to them. 4. Visa determinations can and are often made upfront... however, there is a clear disclaimer on the US embassy website, indicating that a visa is not a guarantee of entry to the US. You should plan accordingly. Simple. |
| Travel › Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by TWoods(m): 10:10pm On Jun 03, 2018 |
BabaRamota1980:
You can no longer advise Nigerians in here. You ve lost your right to advise Nigerians about travels.
I cant believe my eyez! 
Are you sure you are Nigerian? I realized that eons ago, I mostly come here to laugh at what other scam you're cooking up again. Unfortunately, thanks to folks like you, the name "Nigerian" has become synonymous with people who excuse fraud and think dishonesty is a way of life. Not sure why you're surprised that the US embassy now treats us with the disdain we deserve by revoking visas without the courtesy of informing us. They would not try that to Canadians... oops they don't require visas to drive over the border! Last I checked... Nigerians are not a subspecies of humans. What is stopping us from being like Canadians? Ah... there's people like you. |
| Travel › Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by TWoods(m): 10:07pm On Jun 03, 2018 |
NeyofeedNigEnt:
The way you respond to post sef.
Why won't they get too many immigrant when VO will only issued visa for those people that cooked stories for them.
Genuine applicants will be denied because he/she doesn't demonstrate well, like is compulsory to learn how to answer questions at d us embassy...
Why can't they forget the interview thing and start issuing visa d right way by verifying documents before visa is approved.
Visa revoked is just nonsense to me. This post is a joke. How do you think VOs can tell between who is genuine and who is not when they have only 3 minutes each to interview thousands a day? You're basically asking them to be demi gods who can see visions and read minds? You complain about "genuine applicants", but who are those? People who tell small lies at interviews? The reason there are no visa interviews in other countries? Because they have functioning societies where document verification is a breeze. How do you intend to verify school documents, bank documents, company documents in a banana republic like Nigeria in a short amount of time? If they did that and denied you all en masse, you'll be here to complain again. Nothing satisfies you, you simply think you are entitled to a US visa. The truth, you're not. Don't like the process, don't apply. |
| Travel › Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by TWoods(m): 7:38pm On Jun 03, 2018 |
BabaRamota1980:
This guy you go make me vexx well.
The VO's job to get the whole story and if satisfied issue visa.
So VO got whole story. What story do you want again. You don make me vexx over this matter.
Answer me, are these people going to get their refund from plane and hotel booking?
Answer this thing like a Nigerian abeg. I'd like to answer like a human, not a Nigerian, as that is basically a meaningless statement or basically alluding to the fact that the default Nigerian state is to be dishonest and act entitled to foreign visas. The VO may have gotten the entire story, but how are we sure? Just a few posts above, someone is asking what he needs to say in order to con his way to a visa. If his visa got revoked after he was found out, he'd be here caterwauling about lost flight ticket costs. Until we take responsibility for ourselves, we will continue to be treated with disdain and disrespect. Those people are not going to get a refund for anything, America never promised them entry to the US, only a visa to present themselves at a US port of entry. You should plan accordingly. |
| Travel › Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by TWoods(m): 7:34pm On Jun 03, 2018 |
Bobbybenard:
As someone who his sister invited (with invitation letter) and he also planned to visit nice places. If Visa officer ask him , why is he going to US. PLEASE WHAT'S THE BEST RESPONSE . There is no "best response"... only the truth. The idea is NOT to obtain a formula to beat visa interviews. 1. Your sister invited you for...…… 2. You intend to visit some nice places (like?) for tourism. |
| Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by TWoods(m): 6:12pm On Jun 03, 2018 |
adedoja99:
Please, I sent you a PM earlier, I just have a few personal questions please I don't do PMs. My apologies. |
| Travel › Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by TWoods(m): 5:54pm On Jun 03, 2018 |
BabaRamota1980:
You say wetin
So can people get their lodging and plane reservation back?
Why issue visa if it will later be revoked? Since its the job of cbp at poe to grant or deny access or entry to the soil why is consulate interferring in that role.
They should allow people proceed with the issued visa and leave the officers over there at poe to make the call.
This your answer is not good. A visa is a privilege, not an entitlement. The problem is that many of those with revoked visas have not told us the whole story. |
| Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by TWoods(m): 5:51pm On Jun 03, 2018 |
Abacino007:
@Twoods, pls can I PM you? No. Please post all your questions here so others can help if I am unable to. |
| Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by TWoods(m): 5:38pm On Jun 03, 2018 |
Freelancer247:
Good day my people,
I'm very pleased with what is done here on NL.
I need your candid help in getting good universities(with low tuition and scholarships opportunities) for my masters degree in the US.
NB.
HND Science Laboratory Technology
Class of degree :Lower credit
ND Science Laboratory Technology
Class of degree :Upper Credit
O'level : WAEC /NECO
class of cert :Distinctions and credits
Please help a brother.
Have contacted some uni. but need ones that have been ''tested and trusted '' by Nigerians like me with little or no hurdles at the embassy.
Thanks in anticipation. Why not find your own school yourself? |
| Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by TWoods(m): 5:37pm On Jun 03, 2018 |
nurexfutmx:
Please, how much is GRE currently? Check google |
| Travel › Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by TWoods(m): 4:58pm On Jun 03, 2018 |
BabaRamota1980:
So ok, they revoked their visa. But dont you know thats deception? Thats scam.
If they hadnt issued visa people wont book hotels and buy plane tickets to begin with. So can the victims get their money refunded to them from hotel and airline.
Even the visa application fee has to be refunded back. The visa revocation is not because these people did anything wrong. They acted in good faith. This is wickedness It’s not a scam. We actually are the scammers. Thousands of Nigerians obtain US visas “in good faith”, only to end up seeking asylum at the Canadian border. Go figure. The US is not responsible for refunds if your visa is revoked. As they have maintained, a visa is simply authorization to appear at a US Poe to request entry, which is at the sole discretion of the cbp. You should plan accordingly. I understand the frustration, but this is squarely a consequence of our own lack of honesty. |
| Travel › Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by TWoods(m): 2:23pm On Jun 03, 2018 |
BabaRamota1980:
Na by force to go US?
If na plan to relocate to US if na me i go enter through mexico or go through nearby alaksa and sneak in.
How can they issue visa and revoke? Is that legal? How about people that bought ticket and book hotel, will they get refund? Thats wickedness It is legal to revoke a visa. |
| Travel › Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 6 by TWoods(m): 2:15pm On Jun 03, 2018*. Modified: 7:25pm On Jun 03, 2018 |
Brandagencies:
Hello everyone, I am in Chicago now and I MUST give back. It was a horrible experience but I got in.
I took the BA flight and arrived Chicago for 11;30.
CBP- good morning how are u and why are u here?
Me: good morning , vacation and to birth my baby.
CBP: Stands up to meet another officer, comes aback and says this way ma( secondary things☹️)
After sitting a while a middle aged woman calls me
CBP 2: madam, can I have confirmation that the hospital has accepted to treat u?
Me: stroger doesn’t give correspondence but here is the medical number opened for me it has my dates and my first appointment
CBP: that is not my job. What u have her is crap.
Me: Crap ke? Call first na!!( this point, I was already tired from the long journey)
CBP2: how much do u have
Me: 6900 in cash and 7000 In my wells card
CBP2: Go sit down, I’ll call u later.
Approximately 15mins after, she calls me in with a superior.
CBP: madam, these information u provided are not valid , we are sending u home.
Me: Home? Why? I can pay for these things( I begin analyse bla bla)
CBP: let me have ur phone and it’s password, please sit down.
Another 30mins after
CBP: you read nairaland?
Me: Yes
CBP: that nairaland devices u all, u should ask the us govt ur questions not a bunch of guessers
Me: I did contact the govt on a change of intent.
CBP: well, ure only allowed to birth here if Baby is high risk and ur doctor in Nigeria confirms it and u have an acceptance from a doctor here. You Nigerians just disgust me, coming here to quote what laws u don’t make. You are a burden to our govt. you just want to show off that ur baby has a passport:
Me: trying to defend myself
CBP: shut Up.
At this time, they had gone through all my phone emails and WhatsApp messages. Nothing to mail me with.
She comes back to ask for my contacts number and proceeds to call her. Requesting that my host sends me back because 6400 is not a reasonable fee to pay and I cannot afford it. My host insists that was the self pay package and she would use her insurance to cover if there are emergencies.
Me: very worried, already seeing them process travel docs for other pregnant women who have been turned back,some since yesterday. I had already started crying.
CBP : so madam, u will be going back home let me get approval from my superior.
10 mins later, please go get ur bags we need to check.
Me: with my big belle I run go carry luggage( I had just a cabin size box and a well wrapped ghana must go
CBP: all these clothes are too much ( biko which clothes)
Senior CBP patapata: madam, when was ur visa issued
Me: 2016
SCBP: it wasn’t given to birth
Me: yes, it was for a conference which I attended and I was not pregnant and then.
SCBP: ok ma, I will allow u into the USA but please show receipts on ur way out( she had a passport to junior CBP
Junior CBP: collects my passport and arrogantly stamps me in for 10weeks. Saying if I present a receipt less than 20k dollars on my way out, no visa will be resissued
Me: thank u ma.
CBP: Now very Angry, don’t thank me, looking at u disgusts me, just leave my sight before I puke.
Me: quickly carries my bag.
Moral :
1. It is now illegal to birth in USA if the birth can be handled in Nigeria( they showed me proof of that o)
2. Abort mission if ure using H Stroger.
3. Make sure u tell everyone u chat with that ure coming back
4. Hold cash of all the money u need.
5. Stay far from Ohare.
This is where I drop my pen. Very unprofessional from the cbp officer. But it is even more obvious that these officers read these threads. Having a baby in the US is not illegal but ONLY because the US Congress has not explicitly outlawed it. My guess is you will have a very difficult time renewing your visa. I’d be less worried what the officer said as much as what she wrote. The next VO who interviews you will see that. Chances that you will be able to get your visa renewed through dropbox are close to nil. |
| Travel › Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by TWoods(m): 2:09pm On Jun 03, 2018 |
NothingDoMe:
There's the story of Agatha. She's previously been visiting down south Colorado with her two year visa. She now decides to visit up north Pennsylvania for her Nephew's graduation this June.
I Googled Pennsylvania and realized it shares a border with new York. This will look suspicious in light of the recent Canada Asylum wahala. Especially when the US Immigration cannot find any connection between her and Pennsylvania. Once your travel plan deviates from the norm you become a suspect.
We pushed the Embassy to take these drastic steps. They have appealed over and over again but we refuse to heed. We are driven by this selfish desire of every man for himself, all others be dammed. This should be embarrassing to all of us but a proverb says: the mad man is not ashamed, only his relatives are ashamed on his behalf.
Many will still continue this path, and more stringent measures will be applied. Been saying this for ages... we cut corners, in the name of Jesus... sparing no thought for the consequences to those coming behind us. |
|
| Travel › Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by TWoods(m): 5:38am On Jun 02, 2018 |
Bisolanio:
You have all the clues in the world yet it can't cure the diseases you have, you are sick!
Avoid me. If you didn't constantly quote me perhaps I would.  It's a faceless forum, you need to take a chill pill. You gave out clearly false information, you obviously have little knowledge of immigration rules, yet you feel you too must throw out advice... because you happened to obtain a non-immigrant visa once.  Then you act like a 2-year old when you're called out on it. |
| Travel › Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by TWoods(m): 3:00pm On Jun 01, 2018 |
NothingDoMe:
"Many applicants are still failing to upload their visa photos as part of the application process, creating delays and bottlenecks in Consulate processing on the day of interview. Effective immediately, visa applicants who do not upload their photos when submitting their visa application will be turned away and advised to complete their application by uploading a proper photo.
This will usually require the rescheduling of their appointment. The process for uploading photos is easy and is thoroughly explained in our on-line application. Avoid disappointment and delay—upload your photo as part of your visa application!"-Lagos.NIV This is posted on the US consulate website for Lagos. I saw it yesterday while perusing for fun. The fact that there are people applying for US visas who have never read the application requirements is baffling. The same people come here mewling about “help” and acting all huffy when you tell them to go learn on their own. Shame While these threads have been immensely helpful in sharing experiences (this being the operative word), it should never be viewed as a shortcut to reading the actual rules and requirements posted by the US government, for yourself! |
| Travel › Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by TWoods(m): 2:54pm On Jun 01, 2018 |
concho:
Mr 'know it all'...... well said then. Everybody is not just gonna be like you. Teachers know why they make new notes for every new intake .Just keep your answers but try not to stop those who wish to help. The little thing you think you know is seriously getting on you. Thank God you are not an object here, we are even (subjects)............ smiles Mr “know nothing”... well said. Everybody isn’t going to be like you (thank God!). Teachers also have expectations that their students take the initiative to learn on their own. Lol even worse, the one person who gave you “advice” had no clue either. Try going to the embassy with a copy of your passport photo. Come back here and narrate your sad experience. This isn’t Nigeria, where rules don’t matter. |
| Travel › Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by TWoods(m): 1:20pm On Jun 01, 2018 |
concho:
Sorry if my question upset you sir. I am an active member of this forum and have not seen someone bring this up. The time taken to type your reply will be enough to tell me what to do with the photo. I dnt mean to upset you. lol the sheer impudence...  the time taken to type your "questions" would have been enough to search google and find your answers there. I can only blame folks here who indulge many of you here time and time and time again... |
| Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by TWoods(m): 12:14pm On Jun 01, 2018 |
tyma21:
Please i would like to chat with you privately. I sent you a mail. Please check You can ask your questions here. Thanks. |
| Travel › Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by TWoods(m): 1:57am On Jun 01, 2018 |
Bisolanio:
You can't dare it! ,you can't bully me and you can't call me a lair, I haven't lied, I speak for the victims who can't respond due to fear , ijebu or not I'm who I am , I do not owe you any explanation, if Nigeria is the way it is and you can't help but wallow in sorrow despite your privilege( an opportunity that you misused), you then have a lot to do, start from your unfortunate family!
Are you paralyzed? why don't you return home to set things right ,that's the only way you can earn the crown not here on NL, Radarada!
Shut up and stop spitting here Don’t blow a gasket... it’s a faceless forum. Obviously your conscience is pricked. There are no victims, just one hypocrite who can’t bear being told her idea of being smart is basically fraud. |
| Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by TWoods(m): 8:42pm On May 31, 2018 |
nwendujudy:
Hello house
Please can valid sevis fee receipt be transferred from one school to another? I was denied visa and am planning to reapply this spring to another school,upon my inquiry,the school official said I would have to pay another sevis fee. The one I previously paid for will expire this November and am planing to go for another visa interview by September or October. Do I have a case here my people? The school official who provided you the information is going to be far more knowledgeable about US immigration law (as it pertains to international students) than anyone here. If he says you need to pay another SEVIS fee, there is nothing anyone can tell you here. |
| Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by TWoods(m): 8:41pm On May 31, 2018 |
nwendujudy:
Hello house
Please can valid sevis fee receipt be transferred from one school to another? I was denied visa and am planning to reapply this spring to another school,upon my inquiry,the school official said I would have to pay another sevis fee. The one I previously paid for will expire this November and am planing to go for another visa interview by September or October. Do I have a case here my people? |
| Travel › Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by TWoods(m): 7:13pm On May 31, 2018 |
mostHandsome01:
ok thanks alot, About securing a date, I didnt quite get how my director wants me to check if there is an open window for interview before september, pls kindly help if there is a way to check an open window, I think you have to apply by yourself. There is plenty of info on this page to help you. Also you can log onto the US consulate website for more info. I hear it's pretty easy to apply on your own. |
| Travel › Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by TWoods(m): 7:11pm On May 31, 2018 |
mostHandsome01:
Oh yes I have been emailed a detailed explanation of what the trip is about, It is a business meeting between our organization and a US company we are affiliated to.
I will also be getting an invite letter from the company abroad likewise my organization here in Nigeria will be giving me a letter stating the purpose of the trip and that all journey expenses will be covered by the company.
My statement of account has an inflow of cash but as soon as money comes in, i withdraw it the next day because of a personal project have been on, leaving me with a very low account balance; this is so much a worry for me Sounds like you got all you need. I would not worry about your bank balance to be honest. They likely won't even ask. |
| Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by TWoods(m): 7:09pm On May 31, 2018 |
Sorelee:
I don't see how that should be a problem. Definately the VO is also fully aware that Masters in business law could make her a better business person in today’s global economy.
Not everyone goes to law school to become just a lawyer. Whether you’re interested in practicing law for a multinational firm or planning to apply your newfound expertise in the region’s law to a career in business, studying law outside your country will vastly enrich your profile.
Infact Today’s economy is increasingly global. Students looking for an edge in this dynamic marketplace are likely to find it in commercial law studies abroad.
So I don't see how that should be a problem
. The above is certainly true... but America is not required to provide that edge in this dynamic marketplace neither is a US visa paramount to that goal. The US VOs have a law to uphold, that every non-immigrant visa applicant prove that they have ties that compel them to leave the US after a visit. That is the key thing here... they are not interested in global markets and competitiveness. The VO is also fully aware that several Nigerian schools offer an MPA degree so he/she is not duty bound to grant you a visa. So you have some options: 1. Apply to top US schools. Most VOs will not bother to deny you. 2. Apply to mid-tier/low-tier schools but get ready to offer your ancestors as evidence of ties. |
| Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by TWoods(m): 7:00pm On May 31, 2018 |
tyma21:
I told him I currently work as an associate in law firm at.... To me, your problem lies here: VO: why MPA?
Me: i choose MPA because the course is a plus to my career as a legal practitioner as it will enable me understand the legislative complexities involved in policy making, analysis and decision making and also to ensure sustainability and efficiency in the processess involved in formulating, implementing and enforcement of this policies into law.
VO: what career plan do you hve with MPA?
Me: upon my graduation as an MPA holder i am returning back to my country as cos as a degree in MPa you can work in any government parastatals. i would be working as an Administrative Service Manager ensuring proper analysis of incentives, ensuring policies are made subject to societal needs and also as a liason officer to policy affected group such as the labour sector.
VO: what part of Administration?
VO: Administration of policies in areas of social inclusion, rights and sustainability of the rules of law. He gave you three opportunities to establish ties here and you did not. If you are already working at a law firm, why are you leaving that firm to pursue an MPA? Does this suggest you intend to change career paths? If so, why? How is the MPA a plus to your career? Do you require an MPA to be a better lawyer or specialize in a particular sector of law? Do a large number of Nigerian law professionals need MPAs? What do you mean by " enable me understand the legislative complexities involved in policy making, analysis and decision making"? Do Nigerian legislators all have MPAs as a requirement for their duties? Why then do you need one as a lawyer? What do you mean by " ensure sustainability and efficiency in the processess involved in formulating, implementing and enforcement of this policies into law"? Is that a part of your job now? Is it intended to be part of your job after your MPA? If yes, then how? Based on your answers, I deduce that your decision to pursue an MPA is not based on advancing your career at your current law firm. So you cannot use them as ties since you will obviously be resigning that position to advance your education. In that case, what is the basis for leaving your current job to pursue an MPA and likely change your career? Your second answer suggests you have no idea and simply stumbling around for anything you think the VO wants to hear. The only reason to leave a secure job (in a nation where jobs are hard to come by) to pursue a US masters degree to do something vague and undefined is because your primary intention is to immigrate to the US. You simply made it worse by applying to just one school and one which isn't likely to be in the top 20 for MPA programs in the US. The earlier we realize these VOs can see through our cock and bull stories, the better for us. |
| Travel › Re: USA Visit Visa Part 3 by TWoods(m): 6:37pm On May 31, 2018 |
mostHandsome01:
Hello guys in the house, I appreciate your efforts here. I kindly need ur helps as quick as possible.
I was called by my branch director yesterday saying I will be assisting one of our senior directors to the usa by September, he said the company will be paying for the whole trip, He also said money will be forwarded into my account to pay for my visa form and i should check if there are open windows for interviews before September. I went home to research about traveling to the usa cos have neva been to the US. I realised i needed a fat Statement of account so i told my director today and he said thats not an issue because the company will issue me a letter that i will take to the embassy which will state that all my journey expenses will be taken care of by the company.
Have been thinking, if i knew this journey will come up, i would have been building up my account because i dont know.if the letter the company will give me will be able to cover statement of account
so my questions guys.
1) How do i check if there is an open window for interview before September as i am new to this thing and everything seem to be in a rush
2) Will the letter my company will be issuing to me be enough to stand in place of the company's statement of account
PLEASE HELP A BROTHER WITH THIS ANSWERS GUYS
TWoods
LadyGuinivere
seyewest and others, pls help out. Shouldn't your company be taking care of travel logistics? Weird because that is the way it happens in most other countries. That being said, how fat your bank account is does not really matter. What matters are your ties to your home country. I would say if you have a genuine letter from your company stating your role, purpose of the trip and confirmation that they will bear all expenses for your trip, that should be a plus for you. Also, do you know what you will be doing with your senior director in the US? Are you both attending a training, conference, visiting another company or your company's US affiliate etc.? Can you get a letter stating this purpose (with your name clearly stated) from that US group/company/affiliate? Anything that clearly indicates you have a connection in Nigeria that you do not intend to abandon is what you need. Good luck. |
| Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by TWoods(m): 6:15pm On May 31, 2018 |
tyma21:
I went for my Interview today and was denied.
Please here is my transcript. I will really appreciate if i can get anyone to help me to know where i went wrong cos i will be applying for another interview soon and if possible anyone have idea of the earliest date and help me with better preparation.
VO: Goodmorning,pls pass me your Visa nd i20
VO: can you tell me your educational qualifications?
Me: i had my first degree in Law at the UNi... after which i proceeded for my 1yr certification at the Nigerian Law school as a Legal Practisioner
VO: ooh! So you are a lawyer
Me: Yes, i am
VO: where are you going to?
Me: i am going to the USA for my masters degree in public Administration at the Uni of Illinois,Springfield.
VO: how many school did you apply to and what interest you about the school?
Me: i applied to just UIS and aside from the fact that the school offers a masters degree program in a course that alines with my profession as a legal practitioner, the school also provides a form of liberal arts system in which i do not only get to offer MPA only as a masters degree course but also offers as a graduate degree course in public sector labour relations. And also prior to my interview, i had exchanged several emails with a lecturer in the department who advised me on the importance of having a qualification in MPA as a legal practitioner.
VO: why MPA?
Me: i choose MPA because the course is a plus to my career as a legal practitioner as it will enable me understand the legislative complexities involved in policy making, analysis and decision making and also to ensure sustainability and efficiency in the processess involved in formulating, implementing and enforcement of this policies into law.
VO: what career plan do you hve with MPA?
Me: upon my graduation as an MPA holder i am returning back to my country as cos as a degree in MPa you can work in any government parastatals. i would be working as an Administrative Service Manager ensuring proper analysis of incentives, ensuring policies are made subject to societal needs and also as a liason officer to policy affected group such as the labour sector.
VO: what part of Administration?
VO: Administration of policies in areas of social inclusion, rights and sustainability of the rules of law.
VO: did you write any exam?
Me: Yes, i wrote an online examfrom the school which ranges from English, mathematics,QR and Verbal Reasoning. Every other exams was waived for me due to my results from the University.( all the exams was waived)
VO: who is your sponsor?
Me: My aunt
VO:why is she sponsoring you and why cant your parent sponsor you?
Me: she has been the one sponsoring my education right from secondary school.
VO: sorry .......
He was typing all through the interview and i made sure I maintained a good eye contact. He stopped typing when he asked for my sponsor. The first thing that stood out to me here is that you didn't seem to have a current job/career. You already have a law degree and presumably have been called to the bar. Are you currently a practicing lawyer? If yes, where? How will the MPA enhance your current job? That is the question you were supposed to answer. You gave too many vague responses and there is no evidence that you are currently utilizing your law degree so on what basis do you expect the VO to agree that you need an MPA? |
| Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 13 by TWoods(m): 6:11pm On May 31, 2018 |
detounmi:
Visa delayed today
VO:- pass me your form i20 and passport
me:- I passed it
VO:- What are you going for?
me:- Im going for my master degree in law with concentration in business law
VO:- why this school?
me:-Apart from having the third oldest law school in the US, and being accredited by American bar association, i have interest in two research works going on in the faculty by Prof Robert .......... and Prof Kelvin Tu, Proffesor Robert ...... is based on corporate restructuring for strategic management of a company, while that of Prof Kelvin Tu is based on regulation of new and emerging new payment system.
VO:- what will this degree do for you?
[b]me:- my career goal is to be an inhouse counsel in a corporate organisation here in Nigeria by the time i finish my master degree, i will be marketable in the job market
[/b]VO:- its a year prog right?
me:- its nine months prog
VO:- Are you married?
me:- No
VO:- Any children
me:- No
VO:- who's sponsoring you?
me:- My Mother
VO:- do you have the account statement here?
me:- yes(i gave him that), and he studied the account statement for a while and I was handed the blue paper
(my school is university of Maryland, Baltimore). please, where did i go wrong? The VO is fully aware that you do not need a US or foreign degree to be a successful lawyer in Nigeria. In fact, the VO is also aware that a US law degree is of practically no use to you as a lawyer in Nigeria. It was pretty easy to see why you were denied. |
