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Thank you for the reply, I very much appreciate it... First i want to say that i was nervous because of the fear of denial and the interview was intense, I'm going to work with this info you have giving me to improve on myself and more opinion, support etc. is very much appreciated

Billions123:
You stressed this VO, she even delayed your blue slip

You need to work on your answers, this is a better way to respond and show confidence just from your old transcript.

VO: where are you going to?
You: I am going to XYZ university in Ohio for my bachelors degree in computer engineering.

(This has cut out 3 questions from your old transcript)

VO: who is sponsoring you?
You: My elder brother, he runs a multi subsidiary company which deals with the sales of Real estates and automobiles with a staff strength of 30 and currently generates 18M per month and over 200M per year

(Again, you have cut off 4 questions from above and have shown confidence)

VO: where do you work?
You: I work at my brothers company (xyz limited) as the assistant director in the automobile section and I earn 100,000 per month.
(Again, you have cut out 3 questions and shown you you know what you're doing)

VO: Have your brother been to the US before?
You: NO, but he has been to multiple other countries like the United kingdom, UAE, a frequent traveller to China on business trips, and multiple other African countries. He has also sponsored my elder sister for her elder sister for her masters degree in the United kingdom and she is back to Nigeria now and works with XYZ as ABC.

(Here you have demonstrated your brother is well grounded, well travelled, has a level of responsibility, and is capable of footing your bills).


These are just mistakes I can point out from your previous transcript, what you need to do differently this time also depends on what has changed in your application because the VO will ask what has changed since the last time.
Maybe have a story like, I wrote XYZ exam which enabled me get additional funding from my school and now I earn better at my position blah blah blah.

I drew out my transcript with my VO yesterday. My interview on 16 July 2024.

Window 3, white female V.O, Lagos consulate, 07:15

Me: Good morning, ma.

V.O: Good morning.

V.O: Pass your I-20 and passport.

Me: Here it is.

V.O: Which university are you going to?

Me: I'm going to [University Name] in [City, State].

V.O: What course?

Me: Computer engineering.

V.O: (looks at my I-20) Oh, bachelor's degree?

Me: Yes, ma.

V.O: Who is sponsoring you?

Me: My elder brother.

V.O: What does his company do?

Me: It's a company with multiple subsidiaries.

V.O: Is it a real estate company?

Me: It's not just a real estate company.

V.O: Autos like cars sales?

Me: Yes.

V.O: Oh, so where do you work?

Me: I work in the auto section.

V.O: What's your duty?

Me: I'm the assistant director.

V.O: How much is your salary?

Me: 100 thousand naira.

V.O: What's your brother's salary?

Me: The company makes 200m naira yearly and 18m naira monthly.

V.O: Have your brother been to the US before?

Me: No, ma'am.

V.O: Have you been to the US before?

Me: No, ma'am.

V.O types for long, then passes me the blue slip, my I-20, and my passport.

V.O: Sorry, you are not allowed to enter the US right now. All the details are in your blue slip, but you can reapply.

And she shouted, "Next!"

I walked out, pained. It was intense. The questions were very fast and vigorous.


I have gotten another admission and I'm going back to the Abuja embassy 2025 what should i do better and what should i add since i have been denied before?

How can i come out victorious?

Good day boss you seem to know alot about us interview i will really want to have you in my Conner cause I'm preparing for interview

OyoTunjiUSA:
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@Tomison.

1. Number one erase the thought that your previous F1-VISA visa was denied as a result of low funds (perhaps your agent or friends gave you the impression). Lack of ability to show proof of funds "POF " might contributed to that denial but no one can authoritatively say that until we read your visa transcripts because USA 214b rejection slip does not point to rejection reasons.

2. Let's assume that you secured 100% scholarship / fundings on your last visa attempt, you will still need to pass the remaining F1-VISA requirements like , ties to Nigeria, your plans after graduation, the genuineness of your study , applying to SEVP approved school among others.

3. Again, let's assume that your dad is a State governor who is capable of paying 10 times of your school fees ( same situation as if you have 100% fundings ) , you must still stand in front of that consular and satisfy other requirements i listed in sense 2 above.

4. Now , if you are from a very very humble background , yes you need scholarship and fundings in order to help you clear the aspect of Proof of Funds (that's even if the fundings is 100%) " Not in order to help you get Automatic VISA. And your question should be " who can guide me into securing USA University fundings in the department of Economics etc.

5. By stating your desired department (let's assume Economics) means you have educational focus , you will not go and apply to Miami University department of History all because they offers 100% fundings. Those who want to enter America and run away may choose that route but they are not usually successful.

6. In your case, if you cannot get fundings then approach a family member who can provide a bank statement in the tune of your 1st year tuition and send to your Host-University for your Form-120 and take the original copy of the bank statement along to your visa interview.

7. The summary is : lack of fundings is just a little part of your denial reasons. There are other areas like , ties, goals, program of study, kind of sch you applied to , your communication skills , etc.


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