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Graviton2: God will satisfy your desire, my brother. God bless you.

jaadx: hey! I hail gurus in da houx, am a visa candid to. I ought to be interviewed today but i reshedule my appointment unfortunately the available date is augt 4 but i gonna school gonna resume aug 18th, i reshedule cos i haven't got my toefl original copy. I was told print out not accept is it true ? And can i ask 4 emergency date? What do you all think? Despirately need ya advice all. Thanks

Graviton2: You don ready to take the embassy by storm nau. My eyes dey open for your positive testimony.

Graviton2: Walspring, how you dey, bro?

Idazbawz: Journey mercies to my wife n namesake, Zeezahbee....
We await your travel experience mah!
Enjoy....

Congrats to err one dat got their visa approved.. may the rate good of success stories increase, insha Allah...

honeyad: I've been a little bit busy, I believe God did it Cos the guy beside me told me he was denied by him last time

Me: good morning sir

V.o: good morning( he smiled a bit)

Me: how was your night

V.o: fine nd yours

Me: good

V.o: you going to the United States to study

Me: yes

V.o: communication right ?

Me: yes

V.o: what are the courses you took to be a communication student?

Mesurprised) I said pardon? Cos i didnt expect that kind of questions He repeated nd I said commerce, accounting, English, maths

V.o: cuts in, how did you get your admission..what did you send

Me:transcripts, immunization card,

V.o: cuts in, okay how did you know about the school

Me: I saw an article written by one of the professors in my department(jonzing)

V.o: quickly cuts in before I finish downloading.. Where did you see the article

Me: me wey no see article.. i jus quickly compose my sef, my heart dey beat fast..American online publisher(jonzing)

V.0: why the school?

Me: the school dedicates itself towards academic vitality which has ranked them top 100 school in the southern region

V.o: cuts in.. How did you know the school is good enough for you(didn't remember how he used the English but something like that)

Me: the school has a southeastern channel which has won over 4 Telly awards In the southern region, they have a lion's roar news paper which is been handled by the student of my department, I didn't remember the name of the radio station due to tension so I formed one( Southern radio) the school has a southern radio which also been handled by the students of my department.. I would have time to be versatile across different aspect of communication ranging from journalism to tv production, to radio production etc

V.o: cuts in, so you want to be a journalist?

Me: no, I wish to work with a telecommunication company because i have a little experience

V.o: when did you finish your high school

Me: 2006

V.o: what have u been doing since then

Me: 2007 I started my national diploma till 2009 where I studied mass communication, 2010 I did a 1 year internship at radio Lagos, 2011 I traveled out of the country for a 2 year associate degree in north Cyprus..

V.o: cuts in.. Who's paying?

Me: my dad

V.0: what does he do

Me: he owns an advertising nd pr firm, he's the CEO of xxxx limited

V.o: okay, your visa has been granted, pick up your visa at this address, circled it nd gave me back my i20 nd sevis fee payment

Me: okay sir, thank you nd do have a nice day na that time I open teeth small since morning o

V: have a nice day too

No document was asked, unexpected questions... I just thank God, I was denied by the guy beside him June ending, the same guy was busy denying today, he did not approve anybody till I left nd the guy beside him on the left was busy doing Independence Day for people by approving anyhow.. The same question he asked me, he used in destabilizing me, he asked one lady today, I just laff for my mind, this one no go get visa, immediately he asked the girl got distabilized! Pls nd pls if you did not write SAT or gre! Nd you got interviewed by the bald guy, if he asks you how many school gave you admission? After you must have told him, he would bring out a school that he's sure they use SAT, how did you get admission without SAT nd that's the end.. So if you are in that position, just tell him lower schools than your school or tell him the school only uses sat for scholarship purpose ! It's not a compulsory document! With that you have killed him.. God that has done mine would not leave those going to get theirs soon too! Above all pray nd fast if possi le because my courage was not 100%.. It was just God!

slimmy05: congratz. I know you would get it. We are destined to get our passport stamped.

domex007: I don't understand.. Can you please explain..

domex007: You mean one can still find a date in July?

Gravitonv20: Na wa for you. They made my handle lose swag.

amazing45: i am sorry, i know this must have been discussed earlier in this forum, can you me lead me to the link on the documents i need and the steps in processing the visa after getting i-20? thanks alot

amazing45: thanks alot Walspring and Joenice. I will mail them now to see if they can send me the scan copy of my i-20. thanks alot

slimmy05: You can't get a date for this month as its filled already. Try and pay your visa fee and fill your ds160, book the nearest available date and apply for emergency appointment. You should get a favourable date.

Peaches90: I've been trying to pay my Sevis fee for 2 weeks now, with no headway. Sent money to someone in the U.S but it's been one excuse or the other.

Has anyone used these peeps? Sevis payment.com. Saw their advert here on Nairaland, but they charge high. $80 extra.

Anyone with info please? Help a sister.

amazing45: Good evening house, i am sorry i am new in this forum. i have some questions which i believe you can help me out. i am awaiting my I-20 next week by dhl. is it possible for me to proceed in applying for visa online and schedule appointment before the arrival of the documents? my reumption is 23rd AUGUST, i need to schedule appointment on time.

slimmy05: ogakpatakpata agent justwise will ban the guy till 2080

Feexo: Walspring, no dey dull yourself now. Your visa has been approved 100% by God. Get up off your butt and pick it up at the embassy jare...

Mjseun: OK bro, got your email..... From your post you mean you not a student or an alumni? so how did you now know the guy in AAUA? In your voice now "I think I know this guy in AAUA" Just kidding anywayz.... [color=#006600][/color]

Graviton v.2.0.:
Domex, nwanne nmadu!
Stevecrun
Slimmy
Saisbury
Street mic
..and so many others

Go collect your visa!!! I wish you all positive encounters at the embassy. You all are overcomers!

zynnnie: Hello everyone

A friend of mine write gre a week ago and his result is yet online his interview is on monday, Should he reschedule or gi ahead with the interview.

Adroitbabz: Congrats to all who got approved during and after the NL shutdown, wish you all success.

Thanks @Walspring for helping me reconnect.

WHO IS HEADING TO MISSOURI?

Mjseun: Really? Maybe he's my twin bro.... two people look alike you know! Lol. Are you a student of AAUA or an alumni?

olumide14: Thanks so much Walspring. I love that part too cos it's the truth...lol

nikiihardehx: I don't. Think this is accurate. I school in oduduwa, we pay 168k per semestr xcluding books which is closely 15k,feeding and other things,but for computer science is 168k+30k ict,xcluding books,feeding,and other stuffz.....my sister skul in Ajayi crowther,their fee is 485k per year, gat someone in Adeleke,they pay closely 450k yearly wif feeding,books,Also not all courses in babcock re for. 620k,some. Courses. Re for 450k,500k....That's All, don't know about other schools

giving32: Hello house I need help on USA community colleges the one I can apply for without feel payment till arriva so that I can obtain visa with there package

domex007: Congrats Olumide, enjoy your stay in the US.

Tnks all for all your inputs,
Turned out that the error was from my bank GT bank, I am just coming out of the bank where I went to para for them (customer care) they assured me that I can mail my school and ask them to charge the card again but unfortunately schools don't open in the US today, looks like today is a public holiday in the US or something, but I have mailed my school telling that to charge the card again.
I am so confused, I don't know if I can still meet up with school resumption date which is aug 19..
I have not received my i-20 yet by this time..
Advice please

olumide14: Hello House, I'd like to share my interview transcript and experience with y'all because this forum was the best and only preparation I got. May God bless you guys real good. My appointment was for 7am, got there 6:30ish and there was already an almighty crowd outside.

ADVICE
Warning inserted: please don't forget your DS-160, a girl 2/3 places ahead of me did, mehn...I felt for her. I think she sorted it out eventually because I saw her inside the interview hall. You shouldn't choose the day of your interview to give your heart unnecessary trouble by forgetting any *important* document because thinking of the interview alone is enough stress for your nerves. I'll skip some details (security check, biometrics, etc) and go straight to the interview. Hint: Be alert! Especially when you're in the interview hall. The moment you see your number flash at a counter go straight to that counter... Don't get carried away. You're not there to stare at people's shoes or dilly-dally. Don't let them start looking for you biko.

INTERVIEW

ME: Hello, good morning.
VO: Hello. So you're going to the US for your doctorate. That's about 4 or 5 years right? (Looks at me and then back at his computer)
ME: Yes (That's what my I-20 says)
VO: Why did you choose this school?
ME: I chose Texas Tech because of the availability of expertise in the areas of research I'm interested in working on.
VO: Exper...what? (Starts typing furiously!)
ME: Expertise
VO: What does it mean?
ME: Can't remember exactly what I said but it went along the lines of "It means there are seasoned faculty members in my department..."
VO: Oh...I'm not familiar with that word. I thought you said 'expatriate'.
ME: Oh ok
VO: So how did you get admitted into this school? What procedure did you follow?
ME: First, I completed an online application on the 'Apply Texas' website, then I sent in my documents - by documents I mean transcripts. Lastly, I wrote standardized tests and had my scores sent to the school.
VO: What tests did you write?
ME: GRE and TOEFL
VO: Cuts me short. Can I see your test scores?
ME: Just a moment please (passed the docs to him)
VO: Okay. Looks at them and types something into his computer
VO: Are you working?
ME: No I'm not. I recently completed my Master's and because I plan to further my education, I've been busy preparing for the standardized tests that I was required to write.
VO: Nods and types again
VO: So you have a Master's degree, where did you study?
ME: United Kingdom
VO: What school?
ME: Univ of .... (privacy reasons)
VO: What course?
ME: Economics
VO: When did you return to Nigeria?
ME: January 2013
VO: Who is your sponsor?
ME: My Dad
VO: Do you have his statement with you?
ME: Yes
VO: Let me take a look at it.
ME: Sure, let me get that out for you (I had all my stuff in my clear bag)
VO: Looks at it and nods. Later on says something about something on the statement. (I didn't hear him and I had no idea what he could have seen on that statement...my brain started working sharp sharp).
ME: Sorry I didn't get that, could you say that again?
VO: Oh...there's something about closure proceeds on the statement that I can't figure out, do you know where it's from? (He holds it up to the window and points it out to me)
ME: It's a savings account and that's the interest that was accrued from the money being in fixed deposit.
VO: Okay, that clears it up (returns the statement to me). What does you dad do?
ME: He's a lecturer
VO: Where?
ME: Told him. Sorry guys, can't say that openly here
VO: What does he lecture? (He has been typing endlessly all this while)
ME: Told him. Ditto the reasons above.
VO: Types for some secs then gets a white paper. Looks at me and says "pick it up next week at Isolo" and points to the address before passing the paper to me.
ME: I smile and say thank you. Put my things back into my clear bag and waka comot

Lol...mehn, I'm exhausted from typing this transcript! Apparently my interview was quite lengthy. Most of the time, the VO's cut you short so keep your answers short and straight to the point. Meanwhile, while I was seated (hope I spelt it correctly, make I no gbagaun o) and awaiting my turn, one VO was seriously tackling one guy. So be ready for any question and please be honest. If you're honest, you won't fear being caught in a lie. Now, I understand circumstances are different, if for any reason you can't come out and say the truth ask God for wisdom...lol

This is my first time posting here. I figured that since I'd learnt from the experience of others it would be unfair not to share mine and help prepare those getting ready for their interviews. It's my prayer that yours will also be a success story IJN (Amen). So march on in God's confidence. Above all, it has been GOD. Before I went for my interview, I told God that YOU who started it will be the ONE to complete it. He will do the same for you.

Mjseun: Hello peeps,
I just gain access to my i20 now... pretty nice. my question is this: Am I expected to write my name, sign and the date on the original document under the certification session? I'm kinda confuse as I don't want to make any silly mistake......

I shall be glad to listen to ur advises.

Thank you

mieluv: @Walspring, pls how can i send u a pm.

domex007: Hello house,
Please help me out with this issue,
I am yet to receive my i-20 from my sch (UCO).
The i-20 is ready and I have sent my credit card authorisation countless times, but they keep replying that the card keeps declining their request,
Its the same card I used in paying for my first i-20 , I really don't know why its declining, I have also informed my bank about the transfer..
Please, I need advice and assistance as time is really running out. School resumes on 19th august.