abike12:


you do realize that the conditional GC is for only marriage based and entrepreneur GC? for employment based and other classes of GC there is no conditional visa, you receive a 10 year GC immediately. I don't know what kind of GC the person in question got but please don't spread false information with so much confidence.

Gbam i love this

I feel you bro. Congrat. i sent you a PM please reply

sureb0yy:
Told myself I wouldn't post anything on NL until something big changes for me.

July 2016: F1 visa approved.
July 2018: GC approved.
July 2018: Job offer accepted.

I'm now a legal permanent resident of this place... and I'm starting my job at progressive insurance on Monday 8/6 in the claims department. Not the best job in the world but I'd take $50k p.a. right now considering all I've been through lol. My second part-time job will earn me between $4h and $1k a month too so... not a bad start.

Now I can come back to NL and give advice like the old days to anyone who wants it. I don't remember the username of that guy who used to tackle me all the time with "body go tell you" posts. Baba, if you can read this, whether it's luck or not, I didn't encounter any of those scary things you predicted o.

Prospective NLers chasing the American dream, ask me whatever you need to know. Against all odds, I came here to study stupid course in a stupid school without any funding. 2 years later, it's all history. It took a bit of luck but who cares? I'm in a better place and that's what matters.

Don't let any keyboard warrior discourage you from chasing your dreams... keep sleeping! Lol.

jelmusboy:
Morning people, kindly criticize my proposed transcript

VO: Good morning

Me: Good morning ma or sir

VO: Can I have your I-20 and passport

Me: Sure, why not?

VO: Why are you going to US?

Me: I am going to the US because PhD in the US distinguishes itself in terms of research and mentorship. The PhD is structured into coursework and thesis, this will make me grounded in both theoretical and practical areas of my chosen line of research. Academic mentorship is also direct in the US, thereby having direct and ongoing mentorship with my thesis advisor until the completion of my studies. Also, studying in the US will expose to me to latest research in the field, prioritized by the US CDC and funded by National Institute of Health.

VO: Where are you going in the US?

Me: I am going to United States for a PhD in Bioenvironmental Science with concentration in Environmental Health Science at Morgan State University, Baltimore, Maryland. This will enhance my competencies in understanding the impact of environmental variables on biological systems, especially on chronic and endemic infectious diseases in Nigeria. Upon completion, I will return to Nigeria to take up academic and research positions with utmost aim of identifying the effect of these health challenges in Nigeria health sector. Also, I hope to work on the best diagnostic, management and treatment approach of these infectious diseases from the environmental point of view.

VO: How many schools did you apply to and how many gave you admission?
Me: I applied to MSU, ETSU, University of Salford, University of Otago and WIU and four gave me admission.

VO: How did you hear about the school?

Me: I did an intensive online search, focusing on the schools that combined Biomedical Science and Environmental Health Science together owing to my academic and research background. I am a Biomedical Scientist by undergraduate degree and did my MSc in Environmental and Public Health. Also, my academic mentor at the University of Salford recommended the school to me because of the brilliant research work going on in the university in the field of biological and environmental health science.

VO: And why Morgan State University?

Me: The Ph.D. program in Bioenvironmental Science at Morgan integrates strong academic training, fundamental and applied research practices which focuses on an array of environmental issues that affect biological systems. In addition, the program has five areas of concentration which include: Environmental Toxicology, Environmental Science, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Health Sciences, and Environmental Biotechnology. My area of concentration will be Environmental Health Science. Also, there is an active ongoing research on Hepatitis C virus and HIV which is my area of research interest. Apart from the fact that it is my area of research interest, I have work and research experience in the field of viral hepatitis and HIV. Also, Morgan State University excellently combined these courses together with structured curriculum that will allow me to choose my area of concentration after completion of my core courses. The tuition fee is also moderate and has multi-cultural environment with the hope of transcultural exchange of ideas.

VO: How long is the program?

Me: The program is for maximum period of five years and I hope to finish within four years.

VO: How many credit hours is your program?

Me: I will take a minimum of 33 credit hours which will include core 22-credit hours courses such as cellular biology, toxicology of biological systems, seminar on modern biology and bio-environmental science, advances in Biochemistry, environmental chemistry, bioethics and communication. I will take additional 11 minimum credit hours chosen from elective courses which will include Microbiology of emerging pathogens, immunobiology, advanced molecular genetics, modern research techniques, environmental genetics, environmental carcinogenesis. Five core courses will be taken in year 1 and seminar, this will qualify me to write the comprehensive exam to become a PhD candidate at the end of first year.

VO: Can you tell me about yourself?

Me: I hold a Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science degree from Bleep and Master of Science degree in Environmental and Public Health from Bleep. I recently completed my internship job at Bleep hospital, England with focus on diagnosis, management and treatment of sexually transmitted infections in the community.

VO: What are you doing now?

Me: I am currently a freelance medical researcher and I also tutor students at various College of Health Technology in Southwest, Nigeria.

VO: Do you get paid for it?

Me: Yes, I get paid

VO: What will you be working for your research thesis?

Me: I will be working on the co-infection of HIV and Hepatitis C Virus in Dr. Chen’s lab in susceptible people such as MSM, Drug users and sex workers. He has an ongoing research in this area and we’ve discussed about taking up research assistant position in the laboratory on resumption at the University.

VO: What’s your highest qualification?

Me: Master of Science degree in Environmental and Public Health, from Bleep.

VO: What were the processes involved in the application?

Me: I wrote GRE, SOP, Reference letter and made my application with these documents. My degree evaluation was sent by WES to the University. I had Distinction which is 3.72/4.0 in my MSc and the best student on my course.

VO: So, you’ve travelled out of the country before?

Me: Yes, I have been to six countries, mostly Europe and USA.

VO: Who is sponsoring you?

Me: I got a funding of $18,000. This came after the I-20 was issued and I have a letter to support that. Other expenses will be taken care of by my uncle. He has been supportive since my undergraduate. He promised to sponsor my PhD if I get an excellent grade in my MSc, which I did. I graduated with a distinction and as the best student in my cohort.

VO: What does your uncle do?

Me: He is into exportation of Agricultural products such as cashew nuts, cocoa, charcoal into countries such as Vietnam, China etc.

VO: Why are your parents not sponsoring you?

Me: They are retired.

VO: Are you married?

Me: Yes, I am married with a daughter.

VO: Are they going with you?

Me: No

VO: Who will be responsible for their upkeep while you are away?

Me: My wife is working and also have some savings for them.

VO: And will she be comfortable leaving you?

Me: Before we got married, I told her of my willingness to pursue a PhD in a reputable university as Morgan, and when the offer came she was
very supportive.

VO: What do you intend to do after your study?

Me: I will be coming back to Nigeria to work as a lecturer at Bleep University because I did some collaborative research work there. I will also engage in high level research on Hepatitis C virus and HIV among Nigeria population which will seek to proffer a solution to how to reduce the incidence of these chronic diseases in Nigeria.

VO: I will be approving your visa.

Me: Thank you and God bless

There is nothing bad in your transcript, I believe if you can be fluent with it am sure God willing you will coming out thanking God.

wisepluto:
Who knows anyone writing GRE soon. I have a fantastic Princeton material that helped me a great deal. Will give it out for free, though it cost me some dough when I got it.

Please send to me yuscodguy@gmail.com

Nitta08:
VISA Experience

Consulate: Lagos
Date: 17th July 2018
Arrival time: 5:18 AM
Time Slot: 6:30 AM (interviewed at 8:20, second person to be interviewed by the lady)
Counter No: 1
Status: Approved

VO: Good morning ma'am, pass me you I-20, passport please.
Me: Good morning. Sure, here they are.
VO: What are you going to the US to do?
Me: I am going to the University of New Haven, Connecticut to pursue a masters in Environmental science with concentration in Geographical information systems and applications.
VO: What is your highest degree?
Me: Bachelor of Technology in Geophysics
VO: What year did you graduate?
Me: I graduated in 2014 (actually 2013 but my certificate has 2014)
VO: What have you been doing since then?
Me: After my NYSC in 2016, I took up a job as a tutor with Think First Tutors. While on the job, I learned some programming skills online ( Python and Matlab) and also did a course in Project Management to better equip myself for graduate studies while preparing to take the GRE and TOEFL. As a GIS analyst, certain skills are required like problem solving skills, project management skills and programming skills.
VO: What is your intended job after graduation?
Me: (smiling) I intend to enter the GIS field as a high level specialist in a reputable organization and make significant contributions to projects requiring the applications of GIS 'especially' in the environmental sector of Nigeria. Projects such as: environmental resource inventory - GIS is used to carry out rangeland surveys, coastal zone resource surveys; environmental impact assessment - GIS is used for route selection of roads and pipelines, oil field development, mines and quarries, agric development; water resources - since water is one of the main constituent of the environment, GIS helps in analysing the geographical distribution of water resources; environmental risk hazard analysis...(she cut me off)
VO: Who is paying for your studies?
Me: I received a scholarship after my I20 was sent (showed scholarship letter)
VO: while reading the letter...what do your parents do? (and I also have family funds
Me: My parents are both in academia, my Father is a Professor (showed SOA)
*she returned them
VO: Do you have any children?5

Congratulation lady

K234:
Hello guys...I started following this thread sometime last month. I read every visa interview transcript (both approved and delayed) from Part 11, 12 and 13. Nairaland almost became my Bible..

I want to thank everyone for their contribution so far, I"m glad I stumbled on this thread because it really prepared me for my interview.

My visa was approved yesterday at the U.S consulate, Walter Carrington.!!

Congratulations madam

Sirtenburg:
can anyone volunteer to help me with mock interview? I need help please cuz this would be my second chance.. Anyone to render this help? so I can PM

When I your interview coming up?

Good evening my people, please can someone who have NCE Certificate go for Masters directly or need to go for undergraduate first?

please i need your contributions.

yuscodguy:
Please help a friend, He graduated with a Pass at the University of Ife studying Business Management and he wanted to do his Masters in the US, He is hoping to write GRE, although he lives in the State already as a permanent resident. Please what is his chances of getting admitted and what do you think he can do to be admitted to US graduate schools.

Please anyone with help concerning this.

Chidinho, Lagosismyhome, Femi, Walspring, theamerican

Please help a friend, He graduated with a Pass at the University of Ife studying Business Management and he wanted to do his Masters in the US, He is hoping to write GRE, although he lives in the State already as a permanent resident. Please what is his chances of getting admitted and what do you think he can do to be admitted to US graduate schools.

ayopaul84:
So VISA approved this morning. 7:15 appointment
Thanks to you all on this thread.
I just don't know if there is anything to learn from it. Quite short.
After all the screenings at various points, I was directed to Window 3.... Here is the transcript:

V.O: Pass me ur passport and I-20.
Me: (Did that while greeting her). Good morning.
V.O: Where are you going?
Me: I am going to the University of Kansas for a PhD in Biochemistry.
V.O: Ooh, you want to be a Jawhawk?
Me: Yea, I wanna be a Jayhawk!
V.O: So is it a direct a direct PhD or you have a Master's degree.
Me: I had my Master's degree last year from the University of Lagos.
V.O: What course?
Me: Biochemistry
V.O: Have u travelled out of Nigeria before?
Me: No, I have not had any reason to.
V.O: Do you have any kid?
Me: No
V.O: Okay. I will be approving your VISA........bla bla bla
Me: Thank you very much.

It was just sheer favor. No document was requested for. No serious question at all.
All glory to God.
And thank you all. I read and re read every transcript and advice on this thread. Thank u all

bro do you get a scholarship

Tunmise100:
cc: the american
walspring
lagosismyhome

KINDLY HELP:

while filling my visa application form i was asked for my ds160 confirmation number? how do i get that?

You will see the confirmation number immediately you submit your ds160 form. You can check your mail you will get it there also.

AlterEnigma:
Decided to contribute the little i can to this wonderful community....

i know some people know about this already, but this is for people that have no idea

These are 2 links to track your passport and know your status SPECIFICALLY for those put on Hold or Administrative processing

I came across them when i was on a hold Situation

To Track your Passport and know its Lcation: http://www.ustraveldocs.com/ng/ng-niv-passportretrieve.asp


To know if your passport has been approved or denied: https://ceac.state.gov/ceacstattracker/status.aspx


(Note: this second link didnt show the result on my phone but works perfectly on PC, maybe cos my phone na kpalasa)

Goodluckft

Nice one

Hisvoice:
All glory to God for everything. My appointment was scheduled for 6:30am. I got there around 6:00am and went for the documentation. I realised during the screening that my appointment form was missing but was cleared by one of the Officials after I tendered my ds160 form. Here is the main transcript:

VO: Good morning. Can i have your i-20 and passport?
Me: Hands over both documents.
VO: Why are you going to US?
Me: I am going for my Phd in Biological Sc. at Northern Illinois University

Congrat bro

adedoja99:


Bro, it's just an opinion oh . For why this university question, I believe you don't need to include ranking. What if the V.O directs a question like "why did you not apply to the remaining 50 schools that are better in the Midwest? Play safe bro

Oh thanks bro, i will work on that.

Proposed Visa Interview

VO: Where are you going/why are you going to the US?
Me: I am going to Eastern Illinois University for my Masters in Cyber Security
VO: What do you study in your undergraduate and when did you graduate?
Me: I studied Computer Science and I graduated in January 2015
VO: What have you been doing ever since?
ME: I have been working as a Network Engineer at Bleep even before I graduate and when I graduated I was promoted to the post of Senior Network Engineer II. I am responsible for the training of new staffs, setting up internet network for the University, troubleshooting and fixing issues with LAN(Local Area Network), repairing of faulty computers and also helps in the uploading of questions to update the database of Bleep Server.
VO: How many school did you apply to and how many gave you admission?
ME: I applied to three schools and they all gave me admission
VO: List them
ME: Eastern Illinois University, Wright State University and Eastern Michigan University
VO: Why Eastern Illinois University, How did you get to know about Eastern Illinois University?
ME: Apart from the fact that Eastern Illinois University was recommended to me by my boss in the office who is an alumni of the school, Eastern Illinois University is ranked 8 in Top Public School and also ranked 51in the Midwest and it is one of the best University in my field of interest in the United State. The curriculum of Eastern Illinois University matches with my career interest and EIU offers more specification in Cyber security like System security, hardware security, facility security and so on.
More so the University have well equipped Laboratory which i confirm from Professor Rigoberto Chinchilla and Professor David Wayne. Moreso Prefessor Lie Peter and Professor Chinchilla are interested in my research topic which is "Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity in Nigeria Telecommunication Industries: Issues and Solution" So i believed the two Professors will help me in achieving my aim and also i will learn more from them.
Lastly the tuition fee is much more affordable and it is in-line with my dad's budget.

VO: Why USA?
ME: The quality of education in United States is much impeccable than UK or Canada. Syllabus in U.S offers the right blend of theoretical and practical knowledge which we will not be able to possess anywhere in this world, I need international exposure and USA being the center of inventions and innovations, I could not think of a better place.
VO: Tell me your study plan/Tell me about cybersecurity at Eastern Illinois University/What is your study intent?
ME: I will be doing a total credit of 32credit hours in 2years after which I will return to Nigeria to continue my job. Some of the courses includes: cybersecurity, system security, biometric security, facility security, database security and reliability, networking and advance data communication etc.
VO: Amongst those mentioned courses, which of them is of more interest to you?... and why?
ME: Cybersecurity and System security. Because as a Network Engineer, it forms the major part of my job that I do day to day.
VO: How much is your tuition and who is sponsoring you?
ME: My tuition is 14, 973, living expenses 10,546. The school’s estimated budget for me in a year is around 25,519. My dad is my sponsor.
VO: What does he do?
ME: He is a successful business man, he is into Real Estate and also own a gas station in Ogun State.
VO: Are you married?
ME: Yes I am married with a son
VO: how will your certificate help your career?
ME: At present am working at the ICT department of Bleep as a Network Engineer, a Master’s degree at this time will equip me on the technical and business skills that i needed to create, plan and build a secure and scalable network. These degree also will elevate me in my place of work and make me a better cyber security professional and a good network architect. It will also give me room to apply for jobs in top IT companies in Nigeria.
VO: what will you do after you graduate?
ME: After my degree, I will return to Nigeria to continue my job at National Open University of Nigeria and also apply to apply to big companies like EFCC where I have been longing to work and help with fighting cyber treat. Also I will set up an IT firm where i can tutor Nigerians who have passion for cybersecurity.

Please help me scrutinize my response

ImpactLife:
VISA APPROVED ON FRIDAY (JUNE 1ST) at the Lagos consulate.


ME: Good morning sir.
VO: pass me your documents.
ME: Passed the documents.
VO: What are you going to do in the United States?
ME: gave a short into of myself, told him where I work, and told him I am here because I got a full phd scholarship in XYZ university (VO cuts in, OME DIPLOMA STUDIES THERE, YET THE YOUNG VO STILL DENIED HIM, BUT WE WENT THERE WITH A BLANK PASSPORT, AND HE APPROVED IT.

Congrat sir and have a nice journey ahead

tolatof:
Hey Good People of Nairaland,
I had my interview today, i practiced well, did lots of mocks with someone, read nairaland transcripts like dieeeeeeeeeeee, downloaded both transcripts on the first page of this thread, and more importantly, i prayed and asked God for Favour which i expereinced today.

6:30am appointment today.

Transcript:
I was interviewed by a Black American, she wasnt even smiling.
The person just ahead of me and myself were both approved. I think every other person na blue paper

VO: Can i have your i-20 and passport?
Me: Hands over both documents.
VO: How did you hear about Tennessee Tech
Me: One of my lecturers back at Unilag had his phd at Tennessee Tech, so it was recommended, i also spoke to current students of the school (Waves hand like policeman for me to stop)

Congrat i tap from the success

reDazey:
My Visa was approved today at Abuja Embassy.
My transcript goes like this:
VO: Good morning, can I have your passport and I-20?
Me: Good morning(with a smile). I gave her.
VO: You are going for a Ph.D. at the College of William and Mary?
Me: Yes
VO: What course?
Me: Computer Science
VO: Are you married? Do you have kids?
Me: No, I am not married. I have no kids.
VO: Do you have any relative in the US?
Me: No
VO: What do you do?
Me: I am a network security administrator at bleep company.
VO: Your visa has been approved. She gave me my I-20, a white A4 paper with all information on where to pick my passport. And another small white paper with reminders I should note before I travel to the US. I walked out cheerfully.

Thanks to all my fam on the GRE thread, you guys are terrific. And to those helping folks with information here, thank you so much. I learned so much searching for answers from past threads.

To all those going with VIU, please reconsider. I witnessed a guy being queried with his VIU admission. He answered all questions confidently. However, if you were there, you would observe that the VO would not give the VIU guy the visa. Please be wise. If you like, you can contradict my opinion, I won't reply. Thank you all.

This is the easiest interview i ever read, congratulation bro.

Ubah1:



Try to create another account. Once you link your passport number and date of birth, your old account will pop up

Thanks bro it really help, am trying to guess the password i used for the email address now. I really appreciate bro

Good evening my people, I need your help on this gurus. I was denied b1/b2 visa last year which makes me to have a login detail. So I want to schedule my appointment now but I don't know the email address I used then, please what can I do.

dubaiboy1:
Hello Gurus in the house , I greet everyone . I'm new here , this is actually my first time of putting anything up but I've following the thread for a little over a week . You guys are doing an amazing Job , kudos .

Please I have a few questions to ask you my people .

I graduated high school in 2007 , dropped out of Uni due to some circumstances and ever since . To cut the long story short, I have only the WARC result from 2007. I have been living in Dubai for a few years and now I'm ready to go back to school.

Guys, do you think I can use the 2007 WAEC result to pursue my undergraduate degree ?

Economics .. B3

GEOGRAPHY ... B2

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ... B3

YORUBA .. B3

MATHEMATICS... B3

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE ... B3

BIOLOGY.... C5

CHEMISTRY... B2

PHYSICS.... C4

My people , please advise a brother .

Thank you so much and I pray God answer all our prayers .

I will advice you to do your degree in Dubai and then further for your masters in the US because it will be hard to convince the Vo when asked this question what have you been doing since 2007?
That's my suggestion.

Omolara216:
the USA new rule isnt a good idea on students atall because most students that were refused during their first interview were nervous..

Can you please post the law you are talking about so that we can know it

YoungTesla:
Hi everyone, I’m in a fix right now. My Dad has two domiciliary accounts, One with a good inflow and outflow but with an end balance of 4,000USD, then the other one with just two transactions made on the account since it’s inception, with an end balance of 33,000USD which is more than sufficient to cater for my tuition and other expenses. I saw the SOA for the 33k account yesterday and it was just a one page document, with two column for the two deposits ever made on the account.

Pls my question is, can I transfer the amount I need to the other account with good cash flow, minding the fact that it may appear I intentionally deposited the lump sum just to get a visa? Or I can just use the other account with just two deposits made on it? I’m a bit skeptical about this because I have seen SOAs with more than 20 pages solely meant for VISA purposes.


Thanks

In my own view i think the best option is to go with both so far they both carry your father's name

Walspring:
It's now exactly 3 year that I lost my very dear friend Opeyemi Fashola aka Gr8ever (May 20th, 2015) but exactly four years that you got your US student visa. (May 20th, 2014).

Opeyem Fashola aka Gr8ever, am thinking about those days but at the same time I imagine how I went bitter for a whole day and how the struggling dictate, my brother we really set the pace and we all came in to scale through the big gate of SAT where I met you in person for the first time.

I must let the whole world know that I and others on this thread miss you and every moment we spent together especially on every first Saturday of the every month...

Rest in perfect peace

Now I see you in a better place (see you in a better)

In WIZ KHALIFA song.

It's been a long day without you, my friend
And I'll tell you all about it when I see you again.
We've come a long way from where we began, Oh, I'll tell you all about it when I see you again
When I see you again
(Hey)
Now I see you in a better place (see you in a better)

An so sorry for the loss, may Almighty God forgive him his sins. Rest in peace bro

Gewezzy1:
Please what do i do, the name on my International passport is different from the names on my Certificates. Am confused what do i do

If you are married and a female i think that is not an issue, your marriage certificate should cover up for you.

learner007:
When it's your Time, it's your time...Visa approved today at Walter Carrington. In HIS time, HE makes all things beautiful. Off to work, transcripts later. Thank you to all

Yes that's true, congratulations brother. You guys are giving me hope. God please favour me too

Jazakumu lahu khaira