NewStats: 3,262,998 , 8,178,788 topics. Date: Wednesday, 04 June 2025 at 10:56 AM e1t73

Interesting answer here. Top schools actually call the embassy afterall but they can't force anything on them. This visa approval is definitely all God's favor

https://www.quora.com/My-F1-visa-was-refused-twice-What-can-I-do/answer/Kathryn-Berck-3?ch=3&share=e69d513e&srid=LsUR

Daddy Texrem already said you are good to go but I really want to commend you for posting an amplified transcript! You worked on what was pointed out, kept things in order and added more substance. Well done!
However, I am not sure about "if the VO is the listening type, you can try to be emotional and talk about your mum"
Like where did that come from
Also what your dad does, that place gave me small headache
Conclusively, BREATHE, SMILE, CONVERSE(don't sound like a robot that memorized/internalized these information).
I wish you well my friend, let's go get that visa!!!

Adekunmi28:
hello @sharwama and @texrem check out this new transcript and let me have your opinion please and thanks. Proposed Transcript
VO: tell me about the program you going for?
Me: I’m going for my bachelor’s degree in computer engineering at the University of Idaho
VO: how many schools did you apply to?
Me: 4 schools
VO: name them?
Me: university of Idaho, southern Arkansas University, Park University, and western Illinois University
VO: how many it?
Me: 3
VO: why u of I?
Me: aside it’s remarkable, and notable achievements, U of I gives opportunities to students to partner with industries to solve real-world problems even before becoming a graduate of the school, by so doing it helps enhance the students experience, also when I looked at the student to faculty ratio I saw it’s of a ratio 15:1 given room for instructors to know each students by their name.
VO: How did you find out about U of I?
Me: I found out while researching about the school on Princeton review, USnews.com and looking at the top 200 research schools in US and their achievements.
VO: tell me about your study plan?
Me: I’ll be studying this course for a duration of 60 months, and few of the courses I’ll be taking are the ECE 101 which is the introduction to computer engineering, ECE 241 which is the Logic circuit lab, and other foundational courses like Math 101, chemistry, and physics and computer science and of course I’ll be focusing more on the communication and the wireless network aspect of the course for my research which is going to be a privilege to work with professor James Frenzel.
VO: tell me about your background?
Me: finished high school
VO: I can see you finished high school 2013 so what have you been doing since then?
Me: after high school I enrolled at a computer school for 4 years where I was groomed by my instructors on how to modify, design and repair computer parts and gadgets, I have also been doing the best I can at my dad’s company in his computer engineering department. Then if he/she is the listening type you can try to be emotional and talk about your mom.
VO: why do you want to study in the United States and not in Nigeria?
Me: Academic experience from a US university is highly valued, and acknowledged around the world, it’s going to give me an advantage, and also a great opportunity whenever and wherever I decide to make use of my certificate when I’m back to Nigeria after my studies in the US.
VO: why this program?
Me: Reason because computer engineering gives access to the future, that in of new innovations and creativity, it’s also a course that combines both the knowledge of electrical engineering and software design which gives room for continuous learning and various career paths. It shouldn’t be forgotten that computer engineering as some other areas too which is the coding and cryptography, communication and wireless networks as mentioned above to mention a few and of course the hardware engineering and the software development.
VO: have you been to the US before?
Me: No, because I’ve never had the cause to.
VO: where will you be staying?
Me: I’ll be staying in the school dormitory theophellos hall to be precise.
VO: what will this course do for you?
Me: it will provide me with an adequate knowledge of computer networking, database istration which will help me perform efficiently and effectively while working at my dad’s company here in Nigeria.
VO: who is sponsoring you?
Me: my dad
VO: what does he do?
Me: he’s a chartered ant and also the CEO of complete hotels limited which consults for top companies’ part of which are park inn by Radisson, preparation of Sops for organizations in the country.
VO: what will you do after your studies?
Me: I’ll be coming back to Nigeria to implement all what I’ve learnt over the years at my dad’s company by making sure I give an efficient and effective output which will help increase the growth of the company, and also I’ll be focusing on the communication and wireless network problems as part of my research and preferable solution to solving the problem here in Nigeria.
VO: I’ll be approving your visa, here’s the white paper and pick up your port in the next 3 days.
Me: thanks

dodaside:
I'll advice you to print a recent one, at least 1 week prior to your interview date.
Success in your interview!!!

Okay thanks, I will.
Amen �.

Thanks a bunch

sharwama:
Daddy Texrem already said you are good to go but I really want to commend you for posting an amplified transcript! You worked on what was pointed out, kept things in order and added more substance. Well done!
However, I am not sure about "if the VO is the listening type, you can try to be emotional and talk about your mum"
Like where did that come from
Also what your dad does, that place gave me small headache
Conclusively, BREATHE, SMILE, CONVERSE(don't sound like a robot that memorized/internalized these information).
I wish you well my friend, let's go get that visa!!!

adekunmi28

In your answer to why U of I, remove the last statement(student to faculty ratio). Add something else instead.

Time2win:


If you can get a date in May, you can book with it. Bear in mind, the 6 months validity rule before applying.

Hmmm,
Thanks for your reply. At a crossroad now then

Guys/Ladies pls can a different statement of be used for visa purposes other than the one used for collecting I-20?

CuteRedd:
Guys/Ladies pls can a different statement of be used for visa purposes other than the one used for collecting I-20?

Provided the name of the statement you used to process the I-20 is not indicated on it.

Johnolukolade:


Provided the name of the statement you used to process the I-20 is not indicated on it.

Has there ever been a case of that?

CuteRedd:
Has there ever been a case of that?

Yes. Some schools put names of sponsor on i20.

Hello everyone, Please I got ission to gatech, I am currently trying to start the processing for my I20 and the person I found to give me the bank statements I need is my Boss because of the personal relationship I have with him. In filling the financial certification form, how best do you advice that I establish relationship with him. Should I choose him as a family friend or as my Uncle. What would you advice is best for when I would appear at the embassy.

Also, I am worried about the timing cos we are already in may. Do you think if I am able to process in a week, I can still get an inetrview date at the embassy this month. Thank you all.

I am really new to all this. Please assist

Thank you very much and I will wait for your response.

My sponsor's name was boldly written on my I-20 alongside the financial obligations. I hope this answers your question

CuteRedd:
Has there ever been a case of that?

CuteRedd:
Has there ever been a case of that?

Yeap... some school do this and if they please be consistent

Good day all.
I would like to seek for answers from u guys,
my academic cost is 11.8m is it compulsory to have exactly DAT amount in d bank statement,or have below DAT because b4 d school resume it must have receive d amount. d is a running . my interview is on d end of dis month,I need u guys response thanks

sharwama:
My sponsor's name was boldly written on my I-20 alongside the financial obligations. I hope this answers your question

What school was this?

Hello NLanders..
Has anyone heard of minerva schools at KGI?
It's a new school, accredited though..

East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee, U.S, North America, Earth.
Please let me know if you require additional information

Kendrix69:

What school was this?

Hello everyone, Please I got ission to gatech, I am currently trying to start the processing for my I20 and the person I found to give me the bank statements I need is my Boss because of the personal relationship I have with him. In filling the financial certification form, how best do you advice that I establish a relationship with him. Should I choose him as a family friend or as my Uncle. What would you advice is best for when I would appear at the embassy.

Also, I am worried about the timing cos we are already in may. Do you think if I am able to process in a week, I can still get an interview date at the embassy this month. Thank you all.

I am really new to all this. Please assist

Thank you very much and I will wait for your response.

Hello Nairalanders, I am very excited to this thread. I just got itted by Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey-Camden, US for the 2019 fall session. I have started the process of getting my I-20 and schedule interview for visa.
My questions go thus, I intend to go with my family (wife & a daughter), is it advisable to go with my family or go alone while they later?
What are the possible questions and answers they might ask my wife?

Thanks

TokeOlawunmi:
Hello everyone, Please I got ission to gatech, I am currently trying to start the processing for my I20 and the person I found to give me the bank statements I need is my Boss because of the personal relationship I have with him. In filling the financial certification form, how best do you advice that I establish a relationship with him. Should I choose him as a family friend or as my Uncle. What would you advice is best for when I would appear at the embassy.

Also, I am worried about the timing cos we are already in may. Do you think if I am able to process in a week, I can still get an interview date at the embassy this month. Thank you all.

I am really new to all this. Please assist

Thank you very much and I will wait for your response.

If he is not sponsoring you under the company name as your boss, then you can use him as your uncle. Family friend won't fly at the embassy from my own view. You should ask yourself this question, Why will a family friend sponsor me and what does he stand to gain? A V.O will likely be thinking that way when you tell him/her a family friend is sponsoring me.

As for dates, it fluctuates. If your class is for fall 2019, then there are lots of slots to pick. You don't need to worry about that. Just get your i20 first.

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sharwama:
East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee, U.S, North America, Earth.
Please let me know if you require additional information

Lol

Shehuroj:
Hello Nairalanders, I am very excited to this thread. I just got itted by Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey-Camden, US for the 2019 fall session. I have started the process of getting my I-20 and schedule interview for visa.
My questions go thus, I intend to go with my family (wife & a daughter), is it advisable to go with my family or go alone while they later?
What are the possible questions and answers they might ask my wife?

Thanks

Congrats on your ission, Rutgers university is a good one. It's advisable you go alone and let them you later. If you have the resources for all your family , you all can go together and that's if you are going for a PhD program. We have seen testimonies of those that went together and were approved.

They will ask what why she wants to you and what she will be doing over there. More questions will follow, depending on her answers.

sharwama:
My sponsor's name was boldly written on my I-20 alongside the financial obligations. I hope this answers your question

Time2win:


If he is not sponsoring you under the company name as your boss, then you can use him as your uncle. Family friend won't fly at the embassy from my own view. You should ask yourself this question, Why will a family friend sponsor me and what does he stand to gain? A V.O will likely be thinking that way when you tell him/her a family friend is sponsoring me.

As for dates, it fluctuates. If your class is for fall 2019, then there are lots of slots to pick. You don't need to worry about that. Just get your i20 first.

Thank you so much

Shehuroj:
Hello Nairalanders, I am very excited to this thread. I just got itted by Rutgers University, The State University of New Jersey-Camden, US for the 2019 fall session. I have started the process of getting my I-20 and schedule interview for visa.
My questions go thus, I intend to go with my family (wife & a daughter), is it advisable to go with my family or go alone while they later?
What are the possible questions and answers they might ask my wife?

Thanks

Forget about taking your family for now cuz they are your home tie. VO will hardly approve your Visa if you go with your family .

And you should have a good response as to how your wife will cater for the kids on your absence.

As earlier mentioned, your wife can you on visiting after some months.

Brown2Green:


Forget about taking your family for now cuz they are your home tie. VO will hardly approve your Visa if you go with your family .

And you should have a good response as to how your wife will cater for the kids on your absence.

As earlier mentioned, your wife can you on visiting after some months.

This visa thing is subjective lol. The V.Os at U.S reasons differently atimes unlike the way we see it. I know three peeps that went with their family last year, they were all approved lol. Though I advise people to go alone and bring their family later. But if you feel you can convince them with your family, go with them. They may approve you and deny them.

If I want to book an interview by the end of this month,can I still get an early or late date for June.an applicant for fall 2019 here

Time2win:


This visa thing is subjective lol. The V.Os at U.S reasons differently atimes unlike the way we see it. I know three peeps that went with their family last year, they were all approved lol. Though I advise people to go alone and bring their family later. But if you feel you can convince them with your family, go with them. They may approve you and deny them.

Ok

James89:
If I want to book an interview by the end of this month,can I still get an early or late date for June.an applicant for fall 2019 here

People are always shifting interview for one reason or another. Dates will open.

But there is still time for fall so no worries

Brown2Green:


People are always shifting interview for one reason or another. Dates will open.

But there is still time for fall so no worries

Thanks so much