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Please how does one answer the questions 'Why Abuja Embassy'?

UZAD:
Help

I was denied a tourist visa in 2018.

While filling my application for tourist visa under academic section then, I entered BSc, MSc Economics and Phd Economics in view, Although i later dropout from the Phd program due to job location and personal challenges that hit me.

Now the issue, While filling my ds160, I entered only Bsc economics as my educational qualification Presently, i want to attend interview next month and my program is masters in economics, but in my form 1/20 it is written as Managerial Economics/ Business Economics.

Wont the VO notice this difference in qualification in 2018 and now?
If i am ask, how do i defend myself ?
If this is a problem or false information on my end how do i amend this?

I really need your advise.

If you indicated in 2018 that you had a masters degree in economics, why would you leave it out of your application now?

fairheart:

Thank you very much sir



Ask the local government to provide a sponsor letter, written that they will pay the deficit and that you will not become a public burden.
You should also get a bank statement from the local government as this is the preferred sponsor document the U.S embassy like to see.
However, with the assistantship, if you prepare for your interview very well, your sponsor statement might not be checked---based on experiences on and off here. But make sure you get a statement from the LGA and provide a genuine reason why they are paying the deficit.

All the best.

Thank you sir

Because a friend was ask why go for same masters when he already have one in Nigeria, he became confused

he believe it was part of the reason he was denied F1

I want to know if it wud excape the question, also if it may harm my chances.

In 2018 i never thought i wud av any course to further in America, and now i want to.

How do i go about this.

TWoods:


If you indicated in 2018 that you had a masters degree in economics, why would you leave it out of your application now?

kastgeraldino:
Please can you talk in a more logical fashion? How is first name supposed to include middle name. Please get rid of the nerves.

Boss, calm down. What's the basis for the subtle insult? It's not mandatory for you to offer advice. You could as well skip my question if you don't find it logical. And yes, I perfectly understand what I was talking about. Attached is a screenshot from my visa confirmation page.

Sorry about that. Just saw it. Anyway, they won't pursue anyone who made that mistake. I guess you can inquire from them.

Misterdhee1:

Boss, calm down. What's the basis for the subtle insult? It's not mandatory for you to offer advice. You could as well skip my question if you don't find it logical. And yes, I perfectly understand what I was talking about. Attached is a screenshot from my visa confirmation page.

UZAD:
Because a friend was ask why go for same masters when he already have one in Nigeria, he became confused

he believe it was part of the reason he was denied F1

I want to know if it wud excape the question, also if it may harm my chances.

In 2018 i never thought i wud av any course to further in America, and now i want to.

How do i go about this.

Better to be denied a visa for going for a second masters than be denied for lying.

kastgeraldino:
Sorry about that. Just saw it. Anyway, they won't pursue anyone who made that mistake. I guess you can inquire from them.

Thank you

In filling the personal information section of the Ds-160, there's a space for your surname and given names. For given names, the right answer is to input both first and middle names.

kastgeraldino:
Please can you talk in a more logical fashion? How is first name supposed to include middle name. Please get rid of the nerves.

I don't think they would deny you (and me) having the visa interview because of not having other given names on the application. And I believe it's the DS-160 form that they use for the interview. What's the worst that can happen? We go rough am.

Misterdhee1:

Thank you

kastgeraldino:
I don't think they would deny you (and me) having the visa interview because of not having other given names on the application. And I believe it's the DS-160 form that they use for the interview. What's the worst that can happen? We go rough am.

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I have same belief bro. But notwithstanding, it only makes sense to reach out to them for clarification. And perhaps someone who has had such issue before can also be of help.

Thanks mehn. I wouldn't have noticed it. Makes me wonder what I filled when I went to college et al. Been a long time since then. I will see if there is any information I can get.

Misterdhee1:
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I have same belief bro. But notwithstanding, it only makes sense to reach out to them for clarification. And perhaps someone who has had such issue before can also be of help.

psychologyshuby:
Yes I have lol

Wow! Congrats. I read psychology. If you did not see Industrial psychology transcript, let me know. I can put you through.

Can one use a business as proof of funds at the embassy?

Malone122:
heyyy thank you very much for checking up
Apparently yes oh
Like they told me when I called there was no availability of dates then but may 6 popped up today

Great. It will end in praise.

MelaninGemstone:
Guys, I just got itted to Stevens Institute of Technology, NJ.

I’m asked to pay a $500 non refundable deposit to secure my seat and ission

They said this deposit will be added to my tuition fee

My problem now is, what if I’m denied visa, so my money is gone like that ?

Please who else here got itted to Stevens Institute of Technology?

I got ission too for masters in Actuarial Mathematics and Decision Analytics for fall 2021 with no funding. They also told me to pay 500 dollars to secure my seat which will be added towards my tuition. I am gladly declining cos I got better offers. They are looking for money in the pocket of someone that is also looking for money. That is why it's not advisable to apply for ission to all these private universities- their sole aim is profit. They want me to pay for masters in America when i should be paid. Ain't nobody got time for that. Peace�

They want you to pay for masters when you should be paid? That’s not a must. You make it sound like it’s your birthright quote author=tonero4urch post=100970316]
I got ission too for masters in Actuarial Mathematics and Decision Analytics for fall 2021 with no funding. They also told me to pay 500 dollars to secure my seat which will be added towards my tuition. I am gladly declining cos I got better offers. They are looking for money in the pocket of someone that is also looking for money. That is why it's not advisable to apply for ission to all these private universities- their sole aim is profit. They want me to pay for masters in America when i should be paid. Ain't nobody got time for that. Peace�[/quote]

Please anyone going or applied to southeast missouri state university?

tonero4urch:

I got ission too for masters in Actuarial Mathematics and Decision Analytics for fall 2021 with no funding. They also told me to pay 500 dollars to secure my seat which will be added towards my tuition. I am gladly declining cos I got better offers. They are looking for money in the pocket of someone that is also looking for money. That is why it's not advisable to apply for ission to all these private universities- their sole aim is profit. They want me to pay for masters in America when i should be paid. Ain't nobody got time for that. Peace�

Nigerians and sense of entitlement... because a country opened up several benefits to international students, you want to turn that privilege to your birth right... Even the country that you have it’s citizenship can’t give you 10% of what the US offers but yet rather than being thankful, you turn am to your birth right.

Ehm, most private universities in America are not-for-profit. And all Ivy leagues, elite liberal arts colleges and other top universities (like MIT, Stanford) most Nigerians get excited about are private institutions. And Stevens Institute of Technology is a fine educational institution. That they don't give the kind of funding you want does not elicit this saltiness. And as a matter of fact, it is usually PhD candidates that get paid not Masters students. Any Masters student that gets funding should count themselves lucky as it's usually PhD students that can claim entitlement to being paid.

tonero4urch:

I got ission too for masters in Actuarial Mathematics and Decision Analytics for fall 2021 with no funding. They also told me to pay 500 dollars to secure my seat which will be added towards my tuition. I am gladly declining cos I got better offers. They are looking for money in the pocket of someone that is also looking for money. That is why it's not advisable to apply for ission to all these private universities- their sole aim is profit. They want me to pay for masters in America when i should be paid. Ain't nobody got time for that. Peace�

Misterdhee1:
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I have same belief bro. But notwithstanding, it only makes sense to reach out to them for clarification. And perhaps someone who has had such issue before can also be of help.

Please when you get a response to this question abeg because I also made the same mistake. Please just tag me

You cant call that telling lies.

Off course if I am ask at the point of interview, I will confirm that only curious bcoz I may not have the chance to defend myself.

Was only asking if. I can amend it back on anew ds160

TWoods:


Better to be denied a visa for going for a second masters than be denied for lying.

tonero4urch:

I got ission too for masters in Actuarial Mathematics and Decision Analytics for fall 2021 with no funding. They also told me to pay 500 dollars to secure my seat which will be added towards my tuition. I am gladly declining cos I got better offers. They are looking for money in the pocket of someone that is also looking for money. That is why it's not advisable to apply for ission to all these private universities- their sole aim is profit. They want me to pay for masters in America when i should be paid. Ain't nobody got time for that. Peace�

e be like say this school just dey dash Naija students ission because of money

Visa approved this morning at Lagos Embassy, I'll post transcript soon.
A very big thank you to God Almighty and Lex04 for being a true and ive friend. God bless you and yours. I also appreciate Esther, Akeem and Victor for the mock interviews and your time, thank you guys!

Lex04:
Hi good people. A friend of mine would be going for his interview soon and has prepared this transcript. Kindly assist to review it and give your suggestions. Thanks.

Me: Good morning
VO: Good morning, me your I-20 please?
Me: (es the I-20 to him)
VO: Where are you going?
Me: I’m going to Louisiana State University for a Master’s degree in Professional Counselling with a concentration in College Student Affairs
VO: How did you hear about LSU?
Me: After I decided to have my Master’s degree in the United States, I carried out an extensive research using google and some academic websites to check for schools that offer my course of interest and I found a few schools that I met their requirements among which was LSU
VO: How many schools did you apply to?
Me: I applied to 3 schools; Louisiana State University, Georgia Southern University and Western Illinois University
VO: How many of them offered you ission?
Me: The 3 of them offered me ission
VO: Why this school?
Me: I chose LSU firstly because of the school curriculum which requires me to attend professional conferences that would earn me extra professional certifications and would also help expand my network which the ither schools did not offer. Asides that, LSU offered me a graduate assistantship that covers more than 80% of my tuition fees and with a monthly stipend. Also, throughout my application process till now, their communication has always been fast and effective
VO: Why this course?
Me: This course would help achieve my career goal when I return to Nigeria, to take up a lecturing job at a higher institution preferably my alma mater and also work as a student affairs professional with educational bodies here in Nigeria
VO: Why USA?
Me: I believe US has the best education system in the world and is an excellent country to study for an education-related degree. Also, studying in the US will give me a world-class education experience in form of field work which is imperative to my career
VO: What is your study plan?
ME: Master’s degree in College Student Affairs is a 2-year program. I will be studying a total of 42 credit hours core curriculum. I am also required to maintain a GPA of 3.0 for the degree to be awarded. A few of my courses are Introduction to Counselling Practice, Advocacy and Leadership, Higher Education istration amongst others
VO: What have you been doing since graduation?
Me: After my bachelor degree in 2018, I went for my National Youth Service between 2018 and 2019, after which, I secured a job with ABC Limited where I worked as a Sales Manager between 2019 and 2020. I then proceeded from there to my current organization where I work as a XYZ
VO: Who is sponsoring you?
Me: My cousin would be covering my deficit
VO: What does he do?
Me: He works as an IT Specialist
VO: Is he married? Does he have children?
Me: Yes, he’s married with two children, ages 3 and 5.
VO: Where does he live?
Me: He lives in Little Elm, Texas.
VO: Why is your cousin sponsoring you?
Me: He lived with me and my family and my parents sponsored him through his education and now that my dad is late and my cousin has the financial resources, he is willing to return the favour.

Kindly give your honest opinions and advise.

Novartis:
e be like say this school just dey dash Naija students ission because of money

Don't mind them. They just want the Nigerian students money. Whether you merit it or not they will give you ission because they need your money.

Fabuloski:


Please when you get a response to this question abeg because I also made the same mistake. Please just tag me

Alright bro.

kastgeraldino:
Thanks mehn. I wouldn't have noticed it. Makes me wonder what I filled when I went to college et al. Been a long time since then. I will see if there is any information I can get.

No problem bro

Debbss:
Visa approved this morning at Lagos Embassy, I'll post transcript soon.
A very big thank you to God Almighty and Lex04 for being a true and ive friend. God bless you and yours. I also appreciate Esther, Akeem and Victor for the mock interviews and your time, thank you guys!

Congratulations! I asked Lex04 earlier if I could connect with you as I am going in for Student Affairs too.

Debbss:
Visa approved this morning at Lagos Embassy, I'll post transcript soon.
A very big thank you to God Almighty and Lex04 for being a true and ive friend. God bless you and yours. I also appreciate Esther, Akeem and Victor for the mock interviews and your time, thank you guys!

Congrats.

Jukwasi:
Hello house. Please, is it wrong to use my uncle's business statement of ? He doesn't have enough on his personal and even if he transfers now to his personal it will look suspicious because it is not up to 3 or 6 months. Please can I use it for my i20 and the Ds160 and also at the embassy? And what name should I use to fill the i20? Should it be Uncle or his business name? Thanks.

Someone should please help out. Thanks

Debbss:
Visa approved this morning at Lagos Embassy, I'll post transcript soon.
A very big thank you to God Almighty and Lex04 for being a true and ive friend. God bless you and yours. I also appreciate Esther, Akeem and Victor for the mock interviews and your time, thank you guys!

Congratulations!!!
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How was the crowd? Were the queues long? Etc

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