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Peacock1234:


This seems very interactive. Was smiling while I was reading it sef. Congrats

Thanks a lot

Visa transcript approved.
Interview Date: 6th November, 2020
Interview time was 7am and got there 6am sharp and met a long queue.

When I finally entered the interview hall, there was a man in window 7 who has been denying guys like I don’t understand. I kept on praying to God that he shouldn’t be the one to interview me. The next thing I heard was next go to window 7. Just had to calm myself down.

ME: Good morning sir

VO: me your documents

VO: Where are you going to in the US

ME: University of South Florida, Tampa

VO: For what

ME: I am going for a doctoral program in Applied Physics

VO: Can you tell me what applied physics is in 17 seconds

ME: Physics is the study of matter in relations to energy. Any form of application of physics is applied physics. This includes biophysics, astrophysics vo cut

VO: what will this degree do for you

ME: This degree will equip me with the required skills and knowledge for me to be competitive in my field and return back to University of Lagos to take up a faculty position in the department of physics vo cut..

VO: Are you married

ME: No

VO: Children?

ME: No

VO: I intend approving your visa bla bla bla

Special thanks to Mr fairheart, Ejanla, Damilola Waco, Olasege, Mubarak, Tope, Gbenga, Moses and every other person who has in one way or the other assisted me in this hustle. God bless you all.

Advice: Be as confident as you can be and make sure you’re brief with your response. Listen carefully and respond accordingly to the questions asked.

I wish you all the best

Congratulations

Good day fair heart. I would like to discuss with u pls reach me via [email protected], it’s very important to me tnk u

Lollla:
Sorry I meant after recently denied.

Share your transcript so others can learn.

Sharon8:


I tried that as well, it didn't work. The emergency request option is not showing at all.

Were you given an expedited appointment before?

Lete:
Good morning guys. Please kindly help me with clarifications on these:

After booking an appointment for April which is the earliest date, I then went ahead to apply for emergency date, filled the form from the link that was emailed to me, then another email came in saying they have discontinued using that form for emergency appointment and gave me another link to do it online, which I did, there’s a space to briefly explain for you should be granted emergency appointment and opportunity to documents that can your case, which i did and I confirmation page saying your application has been submitted. But I never hear from them since yesterday oo, hope I’m still on track, should I still wait for a while for them to get back to me

If am asked on the interview day why this particular school? Please what is the best answer I can give??

If am asked for masters in the U.S and not Nigeria, what is the best answer I can give?

Lastly, I chose DHL office in v.i to pickup my document, what document are these? And am I to submit my international port to them after my interview or do I have to go submit it before my interview??

Please guys kindly help with the above questions. God bless us all and grant us all our heart desires. Amen!

If approved, your port will be collected to put visa on it then you will be notified to pick up from the VI DHL pickup branch

Hello all,
Please I need your advice o, I have been trying to book an appointment but it keeps saying no available date for now. Like when should i check again to book a day for F1 interview

VO ; Good morning
Me: Good morning

v.o where are you going to?
me I am going to ... uni located at .... to pursue grad studies in .....

v.o why did you choose this school
me:Apartfrom being a nationally ranked uni, I ed the office of the international student council to learn about the school and I got a warm reception, there’s a good blend of cultural diversity n d wheather condition is quite conducive. I reached out to 2 professors and the work of .... fascinated me and alights with my career aspirations

v.o who’s funding ur education?
me: my parents

v.o Wat does ur father do:
me: he’s a civil servant and runs his own buisness

v.o : tell me things bout your course
me: I fumbled a bit n continued

v. o sorry u r not qualified for this visa

Visa Approved

First I stood for 4 hours, my legs still hurt till now. But I guess it doesn't matter now. So when I got in there, I noticed that the guy at window 7 was just distributing rejection like kilode. I began praying that I skip him but for this kin thing luck no dey favor me. I kept faith sha. But I sha still landed on his table.

When I got there he asked me to place my left hand on the scanner. I did and he couldn't get my finger print. We tried for a bit so I asked him, did you mean my left or right because you told me left. Then he apologized and said that he meant the right hand.

VO: Where are you going to in the US

Me: I am currently a graduate student of the communications program in the University

VO: Why did you choose this school

Me: The department has a concentration in organizational communication that align with my research interests. The profile of faculty like and impressed me and consolidated my interest in the department. My graduate assistantship award that covers tuition and living expenses was the icing on the cake.

VO: Where do you work

Me: I work as a customer service supervisor in my organisation.

VO: Have you ever traveled outside the country before

Me: No, I have not had any reason to

VO: Are you married

Me: No

VO: Do you have any kids

Me: No

VO: I intend issuing you your visa



If I start to thank people, I'll run out of space. Fairheart, I have nothing but love for you.

Visa approved
6th November 2020

Me: Good morning (Removes mask)
VO: Good morning, Please put on your mask. We are going to start by taking your finger prints.

After that was completed

VO: So where are you going?
Me: UIUC

VO: Hmm, Urbana Champaign, why are you going there?
Me: I'm a masters student in aerospace engineering at the university and I expect to resume on campus in the spring.

VO: why did you select University of Illinois?
Me: The program at the school has an interesting course structure that provides me with the opportunity to specialize in structural aerospace engineering which is a particular interest of mine.

VO: who's sponsoring the program?
Me: The department gave me a generous funding that comes with tution waiver and monthly stipend to cover for living expenses

VOchecks my i20) What do you intend to do with the degree
Me: I intend to use the degree and skills gained from the program to return to Nigerian and the National Space Research and Development agency to (Vo cuts in)

VO: Are you married?
Me: No

VO: Any children?
Me: No

VO: have you travelled out of Nigeria?
Me: Yes. I've been to the US, UK, UAE

VO: (pauses for a while) when was the last time you were in the US?
Me: 2017

VO: I intend to issue your Visa
Me:, Thank you

VO: here are your documents blah blah blah
Me: Thank you



I noticed my interview was a lot shorter than most other people. I completed my interview before the two people in front of me on the queue.

The Lady that's going for PHD in chemistry (knows a little too much about nanochemistry,  likes mixing chemicals and has never blown up a building), I tried waiting for you but an officer told me to keep moving. I really hope your friend and the third guy with us also got accepted.


I also noticed two things I thought I should share

1. After an applicant answered a question the VO asked, the next thing the VO said was "how long did you practice that speech?". He eventually got the Visa but I believe the VO tried asking questions he wouldn't expect him to have prepared for cause further down the interview, after answering a question, the VO asked whether he prepared that and he was like "NO" and The VO enthusiasticly said "Yeah I like it when we just talk".

2. An applicant who I think was going for Chemistry was asked what "entropy" was. He was also asked which had more entropy between "air" and one other option I didn't hear.

Lastly, I observed there were more acceptance than rejection during my time in the hall.

Hello friend, I think I might have similar issue. I was recently itted into BGSU for fall 2021 for a full time MBA program. The thing is I do not have funding yet and can’t really say I am sure I will get because nobody has reached out to me yet. Do you mind if we can discuss privately because it looks like you are quite ahead of me. 08132746801

Rabato:
Hello house, abeg my case is that the person who I was going to use as my sponsor said he doesn't have that amount again in is at the moment, but my sister is willing to put funds in my personal now "$29k". Please who do I say is my sponsor because it's a different name entirely that is on my DS 160 form. Thank you

Bowling Green State University no funding.

Have you rescheduled or previously canceled this appointment. I got same mail and was able to click on the expedited tab and filled the form. If you have previously done something similar (reschedule or cancel), it may be the reason why.

Felizz:
I got this email too..i was told to schedule my appointment to June 19, 2021 and then request for expedited appointment so that my expedited appointment will move to nov 13.. Now I have schedule an appointment to June 19 2021.. But now there is no column to click for the request of an expedited appointment oooo.am just scared now

Asguard:

Were you given an expedited appointment before?

No but I've previously requested for an emergency appointment.

Hello House. Please who’s going to MSU,ky. Or who attends MSU, please indicate. Murray State University Kentucky

Kateyy:
VO ; Good morning
Me: Good morning

v.o where are you going to?
me I am going to ... uni located at .... to pursue grad studies in .....

v.o why did you choose this school
me:Apartfrom being a nationally ranked uni, I ed the office of the international student council to learn about the school and I got a warm reception, there’s a good blend of cultural diversity n d wheather condition is quite conducive. I reached out to 2 professors and the work of .... fascinated me and alights with my career aspirations

v.o who’s funding ur education?
me: my parents

v.o Wat does ur father do:
me: he’s a civil servant and runs his own buisness

v.o : tell me things bout your course
me: I fumbled a bit n continued

v. o sorry u r not qualified for this visa

Sorry for the delay. Is this Lagos or abuja

Kateyy:
VO ; Good morning
Me: Good morning

v.o where are you going to?
me I am going to ... uni located at .... to pursue grad studies in .....

v.o why did you choose this school
me:Apartfrom being a nationally ranked uni, I ed the office of the international student council to learn about the school and I got a warm reception, there’s a good blend of cultural diversity n d wheather condition is quite conducive. I reached out to 2 professors and the work of .... fascinated me and alights with my career aspirations

v.o who’s funding ur education?
me: my parents

v.o Wat does ur father do:
me: he’s a civil servant and runs his own buisness

v.o : tell me things bout your course
me: I fumbled a bit n continued

v. o sorry u r not qualified for this visa

So sorry about this. I think the first step is being calm and confident because I know atimes when you notice plenty ppl have been refused, you may be tensed. I’m sure you will get it on your next trial. Don’t be too hard on yourself. God go with you on the next one

Vader92:
Visa approved
6th November 2020


2. An applicant who I think was going for Chemistry was asked what "entropy" was. He was also asked which had more entropy between "air" and one other option I didn't hear.

I was actually asked the "Entropy question" but not the second.

Lagos

Tnx

Kateyy:
VO ; Good morning
Me: Good morning

v.o where are you going to?
me I am going to ... uni located at .... to pursue grad studies in .....

v.o why did you choose this school
me:Apartfrom being a nationally ranked uni, I ed the office of the international student council to learn about the school and I got a warm reception, there’s a good blend of cultural diversity n d wheather condition is quite conducive. I reached out to 2 professors and the work of .... fascinated me and alights with my career aspirations

v.o who’s funding ur education?
me: my parents

v.o Wat does ur father do:
me: he’s a civil servant and runs his own buisness

v.o : tell me things bout your course
me: I fumbled a bit n continued

v. o sorry u r not qualified for this visa

Oga drop transcript na or you forget about it. How do you expect people to read this kind of transcript and make correction on it.

Hello Everyone,
Congrats to those that got their visas approved and hope everyone is staying stay.
I have a question:
I heard the Immigration Bill (No change of status) Trump ed in 2019 restricts Nigerian Non-immigrant visa holders from changing their status to Immigrant status.
For example: An f1 student or B1/B2 visa cannot fall in love and or get married to a US citizen and eventually apply for and obtain a green card or citizenship while studying in the US?
How true is this?
Can someone please clarify this.
Thank you.

Please, are you a lecturer?

abicarst:
Visa transcript approved.
Interview Date: 6th November, 2020
Interview time was 7am and got there 6am sharp and met a long queue.

When I finally entered the interview hall, there was a man in window 7 who has been denying guys like I don’t understand. I kept on praying to God that he shouldn’t be the one to interview me. The next thing I heard was next go to window 7. Just had to calm myself down.

ME: Good morning sir

VO: me your documents

VO: Where are you going to in the US

ME: University of South Florida, Tampa

VO: For what

ME: I am going for a doctoral program in Applied Physics

VO: Can you tell me what applied physics is in 17 seconds

ME: Physics is the study of matter in relations to energy. Any form of application of physics is applied physics. This includes biophysics, astrophysics vo cut

VO: what will this degree do for you

ME: This degree will equip me with the required skills and knowledge for me to be competitive in my field and return back to University of Lagos to take up a faculty position in the department of physics vo cut..

VO: Are you married

ME: No

VO: Children?

ME: No

VO: I intend approving your visa bla bla bla

Special thanks to Mr fairheart, Ejanla, Damilola Waco, Olasege, Mubarak, Tope, Gbenga, Moses and every other person who has in one way or the other assisted me in this hustle. God bless you all.

Advice: Be as confident as you can be and make sure you’re brief with your response. Listen carefully and respond accordingly to the questions asked.

I wish you all the best

Kateyy:
VO ; Good morning
Me: Good morning

v.o where are you going to?
me I am going to ... uni located at .... to pursue grad studies in .....

v.o why did you choose this school
me:Apartfrom being a nationally ranked uni, I ed the office of the international student council to learn about the school and I got a warm reception, there’s a good blend of cultural diversity n d wheather condition is quite conducive. I reached out to 2 professors and the work of .... fascinated me and alights with my career aspirations

v.o who’s funding ur education?
me: my parents

v.o Wat does ur father do:
me: he’s a civil servant and runs his own buisness

v.o : tell me things bout your course
me: I fumbled a bit n continued

v. o sorry u r not qualified for this visa

Next time you will get it in Jesus name.
But when asked why the school, your starting shows a desire for "living" in a loving country with a loving environment, and not going for study. You don't put the first thing last!!!
tHe time you should have spent in describing the alignment of a faculty research area with your interest was used 'dilly-dally'.

missuzoma:
Good News!!!! My daughter just called to say, "Visa Approved." She'll later find a way to post her transcript.
Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, Creative Writing. She said it was a friendly chat and is wondering whether it'll sound like a 'normal' transcript.
God bless all of you for answering my numerous questions! Good luck to everyone.

Congrat to her

Hey guys, It’s been a long time coming.

Visa Approved on November 6th, 7AM batch.

This is my third interview, I’d previously been denied twice. This was my easiest and simplest interview, Thank God!

Me: Good morning ( I smiled, even though I was wearing a mask)
VO: Good morning, we’ll start with your finger prints...
VO: what are you going to do in the US?
Me: I’m going for my bachelor’s degree in Biology at Edward Waters College, in Jacksonville Florida.(as calmly and as normal-paced as I could)
VO types for a bit
VO: what course again?
Me: Biology
VO: why Biology
Me: Well, I love Biology (slightly smiled) also, I want to pursue a career in Biomedical research and Biology serves as a great foundational course me me.
VO reads his screen for a longggg time
VO: who’s your sponsor?
Me: I have a full ride scholarship that covers my tuition, accommodation and all.... (pause) plus, My Dad will cover any other expense I might have.
VO typesssssss
VO: I intend to approve your visa, please keep your i20....
Me: Thank you so much.
VO: I wish you good luck, thank you.

One advice I’d give is to sound as natural and sincere as you can. The two VOs kept warning people against reciting crammed speeches or anything from the school website. One of the said ‘have a conversation with me’.

Oh and wear comfortable clothes, I stood for a long time.

Forever grateful to Mr Fairheart, even though I didn’t tell him about today�. He helped me the previous times and I'm grateful to everyone on this thread.

God is real and God is good guys! Never doubt it.
I pray you experience his Love and Grace like I have.

Hello Mr fairheart,
I also reached out to you by sending a message on Nairaland here. I would like you to assist with a mock interview.
Thanks in anticipation.

Shewa19:
Hello

I’m a first timer here
I want to reach out to fairheart for mock interview
I can’t find his mail on his profile, how will i reach him

Etherealbeing:
Hey guys, It’s been a long time coming.

Visa Approved on November 6th, 7AM batch.

This is my third interview, I’d previously been denied twice. This was my easiest and simplest interview, Thank God!

Me: Good morning ( I smiled, even though I was wearing a mask)
VO: Good morning, we’ll start with your finger prints...
VO: what are you going to do in the US?
Me: I’m going for my bachelor’s degree in Biology at Edward Waters College, in Jacksonville Florida.(as calmly and as normal-paced as I could)
VO types for a bit
VO: what course again?
Me: Biology
VO: why Biology
Me: Well, I love Biology (slightly smiled) also, I want to pursue a career in Biomedical research and Biology serves as a great foundational course me me.
VO reads his screen for a longggg time
VO: who’s your sponsor?
Me: I have a full ride scholarship that covers my tuition, accommodation and all.... (pause) plus, My Dad will cover any other expense I might have.
VO typesssssss
VO: I intend to approve your visa, please keep your i20....
Me: Thank you so much.
VO: I wish you good luck, thank you.

One advice I’d give is to sound as natural and sincere as you can. The two VOs kept warning people against reciting crammed speeches or anything from the school website. One of the said ‘have a conversation with me’.

Oh and wear comfortable clothes, I stood for a long time.

Forever grateful to Mr Fairheart, even though I didn’t tell him about today�. He helped me the previous times and I'm grateful to everyone on this thread.

God is real and God is good guys! Never doubt it.
I pray you experience his Love and Grace like I have.

Congratulations.
When did you finish high school if you don't mind me asking?

Etherealbeing:
Hey guys, It’s been a long time coming.

Visa Approved on November 6th, 7AM batch.

This is my third interview, I’d previously been denied twice. This was my easiest and simplest interview, Thank God!

Me: Good morning ( I smiled, even though I was wearing a mask)
VO: Good morning, we’ll start with your finger prints...
VO: what are you going to do in the US?
Me: I’m going for my bachelor’s degree in Biology at Edward Waters College, in Jacksonville Florida.(as calmly and as normal-paced as I could)
VO types for a bit
VO: what course again?
Me: Biology
VO: why Biology
Me: Well, I love Biology (slightly smiled) also, I want to pursue a career in Biomedical research and Biology serves as a great foundational course me me.
VO reads his screen for a longggg time
VO: who’s your sponsor?
Me: I have a full ride scholarship that covers my tuition, accommodation and all.... (pause) plus, My Dad will cover any other expense I might have.
VO typesssssss
VO: I intend to approve your visa, please keep your i20....
Me: Thank you so much.
VO: I wish you good luck, thank you.

One advice I’d give is to sound as natural and sincere as you can. The two VOs kept warning people against reciting crammed speeches or anything from the school website. One of the said ‘have a conversation with me’.

Oh and wear comfortable clothes, I stood for a long time.

Forever grateful to Mr Fairheart, even though I didn’t tell him about today�. He helped me the previous times and I'm grateful to everyone on this thread.

God is real and God is good guys! Never doubt it.
I pray you experience his Love and Grace like I have.

congratulations

Mosminic:

I was actually asked the "Entropy question" but not the second.

Ooh my bad, I heard wrong.

Vader92:


Ooh my bad, I heard wrong.

Oh okay no problem. He might have asked someone else