NewStats: 3,264,450 , 8,183,753 topics. Date: Wednesday, 11 June 2025 at 07:10 AM 2z3i6o

Congratulations.

AirstarKane:
Hello everyone, I am still on awe of God and yet to write my transcript. Thanks to everyone that has contributed immensely to this page. I am grateful and to those not yet given I pray God grant all your heart desires. I have been low-key following this thread but today visa approved with the shortest transcript.

To anyone not yet given don't take away the God factor. This is also my first attempt and no funding.

Transcript loading... God is good!!!!

In my case, it took 5 working days. And no they don't write names, they just indicate if its personal or family funds.

ObodoNaija:
Please who is going to TTU here? How long did it take them to send your i20 via email and also do they usually write the name of your sponsor on the i20?

Congratulations.

Damite2ky:
Visa Approved this morning.
Abuja Embassy.

Transcript later.

Visa Approved this morning at the embassy in Abuja.

School: Texas Tech University
Course: Interdisciplinary Studies MS
COA: $32k
Funding: Family Funds


VO: Good morning, me your documents
Me: Good morning
VO: You're going to Texas Tech University for your Master's in Biology
Me: I'm going to TTU for my Master's of Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, I'll major in Biological and Physical Sciences.
VO: What do you do?
Me: I'm an Environmental Manager at a reputable consulting firm in Lagos.
VO: What do you do at work?
Me: I write Environmental Impact Assessment reports for companies, Government Agencies and Private individuals. I also prepare feasibility studies for different land use and gather data for projecting sustainable food production.
VO: What will this Degree do for you?
Me: The combination of knowledge in both biological and physical sciences will enable me become a well-rounded professional, and I'll be able to take up a management role in my current office.
VO: What's your thesis topic?
Me: Climate change and its impact on sustainable food production in Nigeria.
VO: Who is paying for your studies?
Me: My Dad.
VO: What does he do?
Me: He's a Real Estate Developer and large scale livestock farmer who supplies poultry products to 13 states in Nigeria.
VO: Your visa is approved. *hands me the white paper*, keep your I-20 safe and take it with you when traveling. Please observe all covid-19 protocols to avoid being turned back at the port of entry.


To be honest, I had a very relaxed and calm interview. The VO (a white lady) approved visas for the 2 sets of people ahead of me on the queue. Time seemed to fly by, cos I could've sworn I didn't spend 5 minutes with her. She didn't ask for any other documents apart from the ones I supplied (port, I-20, SEVIS Receipt). I prayed and I believe my preparation met with God's grace. Best of luck to everyone who's yet to get approved. I look forward to reading your success stories. Thank you all for the invaluable tips. Cheers

Try Georgia Southern University. Check through google, there are hundreds of schools offering MPH. Best of luck

Thane:
Hi guy

I want to apply for masters in public health, the school is Uni of Mississippi. I have a 2.2 bachelors degree in Anatomy.
Can anyone please with experience please mention schools offering Public Health or related courses in the US that I can apply to for masters? I will really appreciate.

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With regards to the Emergency Appointment in Lagos, you're not alone. Lagos seems to be taking a long time to respond to those right now. I'll personally suggest you use your Dad as the sponsor, at least that way, the VO can be convinced you won't be stranded if your funds run out. I don't think there are rules to it tho. Your age isn't an issue at all. I wish you good luck as you wait for a date.

xoxo701:
Good day everyone.. Please I need some enlightenment I'm new here! I study psychology in my underG and I applied for masters in Public istration at a private university in PA ..I have my i20 already and I have paid the Sevis Fee as well but class resumes by 25th of August i try to schedule appointment at Lagos consulate but the available is Dec 11 which picked but I request for emergency appointment 3 days ago and I haven't read back from them what can I do? Also as an adult in late 30's I work as a tour manager is it ideal for me to put self sponsor or i should use my father as sponsor while filling ds160 form? The estimated average cost for 9months is $25K personal funds! No funds from the school, No on campus employment as stated on the i20.. Please I need advise and more enlightenment ..do I stand chance? Thanks

Congratulations. Best of luck in Yale.

HushTee:
Visa Transcript

F1, F2 (wife and baby)
Location: Lagos (initial date was Jan 2024, but we were able to reschedule to July 8 2021 - we didn't apply for EA, we just found that we can reschedule)
Time: 7.45am
Status: Approved
COA: $104k approx. Fully funded (no deficit)

God did it.

I was interviewed first..... Dude seemed nice, he also did our fingerprint.

VO: What are you going to the US for? (I requested he repeat the question again though cos my baby's cries didn't make me hear the first time)
Me: I'm going for my PhD degree in Evolutionary Biology at Yale University.

VO: Can you say the name of the school again?
Me: Yale University

VO: How many programs did you apply to?
Me: Seven (six its)

VO: So, why Yale?
Me: I talked about how the professors research interests aligned with mine, with specific research topics. I also talked about the presence of a strong network of researchers in my field who produce some of the best research in that field in the US. I forgot my practise (but uncrammed) lines at some point but replaced them with whatever came to mind regarding my research interests - they kuku have almost no idea what my research is about,

VO: Have you been to other countries before?
Me: Yes, India.

VO: For what?
Me: A research fellowship. I got a research fellowship and I went to India for a year to carry out the research.

VO: That's great, excellent. So, I see you're fully funded, are you aware of the kind of apartments there for you?
Me: Yes, one bedroom flat... One bedroom apartment

VO: Has your school settled it?
Me: I was about saying "no, but I've paid for it," only for him to say "I'm sure they have." I kuku kept quiet.


All the while I was being interviewed, my baby was crying seriously. When I finished mine, I collected her from my wife so she too can be interviewed. She cried all through, we didn't stay in any of the queues cos of that.


Then he moved to my wife
VO: What do you do?
Her: I'm a fashion designer, I run a fashion business.

VO: What will happen to your business here? (this was a slippery slope question that we already prepped for)
Her: I've handed over to my second in command for the duration I'll be away

VO: What will you do when you get there?
Her: I'll spend time with my husband, I'll take care of my baby

VO: So you don't have any intention of working in US?
Her: No, not at all.


After she was interviewed, she was told our visas will be ready in a few days. I heard that and ed her our baby to collected the white paper containing the pickup address. We had a long day celebrating.

I have a fairly okay profile. I'm a 2:2 BSc grad, really good MSc, a few publications and conferences, a few years of research experience (about 5 years including and a research fellowship abroad), I did TOEFL and scored 101 but didn't need to use it cos I did it because of only one school - Cornell (that rejected me), and had solid references.

I've been a silent observer here, but I'll just share my 2 cents / tips on a few issues that I find worrying on this thread.
Firstly, I searched and searched and for transcript from someone going for a visa interview the same day with all family (to predict my chances. cos I'd been told by some people that we have low chances of approval if we apply together - terrible information) and someone who's going to an ivy league (to know if I'll get any privileges). But, that was ineffective, I guess my research skills just got the better of me (not sure I was mistaken to do that though). When I didn't find specifics on nairaland or quora or reddit (and generally on the Internet), I decided to read all transcripts in this particular thread from beginning till the end. The few transcripts from one-traveling parent and their F2 child(ren), and every other transcript including unsuccessful and proposed ones were very helpful in many different ways.

I'm indifferent to not sharing/not-sharing programs and schools in transcripts, everyone has a reason for not wanting to share theirs - I particularly don't like being bugged with questions that a simple googling and DIY can fix. But IMHO, sharing helps a lot in linking possible questions with program, cost of attendance, work/research experience, exams done, and CV record - a DYOR person would easily be able to put 2 and 2 together from your transcript.

One other issue that got me worried initially was the DS-160 question of "who's funding your trip." I picked "self." Apparently, it wasn't something to worry about. Also, I changed my current work on the form from my paid jobs to my volunteer (unpaid) research assistant job, just to avoid questions that I may not be able to answer clearly. I updated my profile four days before interview and went with the updated confirmation page only (since it was over 72 hours).

My wife and I practiced every kind of question regularly including slippery slope questions, and had my sister do a final interview for us using almost 70 questions (of cos, she had no idea whether our responses were good, but we know when they're not good). Every question we were asked was practiced - not one wasn't practiced. I feel like it's just good to prepare for every kind of question and have very specific and clear (not vague) responses to them all - you'll know if your responses are vague. Also, don't lie!

I'll rest. I'm deeply sorry this was long.

I wish every other person going for an interview (whether F1 or F2) all the best. God's favor!

Congratulations. Good stuff

Hemstone:
Visa Approved in Abuja this morning. Transcript later

After you must've picked a date, click on "Emergency Request", specify your reasons in a short and concise message. Then your I-20, Sevis Fee Receipt, ission Letter and whatever other docs you have to your request. Send it and await response. Best of luck.

Funmilayo1994:
Hello hus, gudevening. Pls I want to ask how to go about requesting for an emergency date . Please I need urgent reply .thanks
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Hi guys, I'm considering canceling my appointment in Lagos so I can reschedule in Abuja. Its been almost 3 weeks and there's been no response to my Emergency Request (I know this is applicable to so many folks also). Will I have to pay another MRV Fee if I cancel (considering I haven't canceled at all before now)? Pls enlighten me if you can, thank you.

F-1 visa is N67,200

watchwoman:
Good evening everyone, please I want to know who paid Visa fee recently and how much is it now

Congratulations

LeoNwa:
This is exactly how my interview happened on 25th June

Visa Approved✅
Emergency appointment
Location: Abuja
VO: White man

School: Illinois institute of technology

Program: Masters in Advanced Manufacturing, Automation and Control systems

COA: $49888
Funding: $11000

Deficit covered with Mpower Loan and Personal Savings.

I forgot to sign my i20. I have to sign it in front of the VO�

The two persons before me were denied.

VO: Hi, Good morning, how are you?

Me: I'm fine and you?

VO: Cool, me the documents.

Me: I gave him only my port.

VO: (He smiled) I mean me those documents you are with.

Me: Oh! I wasn't aware of that, sorry. I then ed my DS160 and i20

VO: I see you are going for Manufacturing Engineering.

Me: No! I'm going for Advanced Manufacturing with a specialization in Automation and Control Systems.

VO: Looked at his computer to confirm what I filled in DS160 and nodded.

VO: What is your highest qualification?

Me: Bachelors of Engineering, I studied Mechanical Engineering, I graduated in the year Bleep.

VO: Looked at his computer again and nodded

VO: What have you been doing since then?

Me: I've been working in the Oil and Gas Industry.

VO: I can see you worked as a Non-- (I didn't allow him to finish, I completed the sentence for him)

Me: Yes! I previously worked as a Non-destructive Testing Engineer

VO: He looked at his computer again and nodded. He now picked up my i20

VO: I see you have a Loan ( I didn't wait for him to finish, I had to complete the sentence for him)

Me: Sure, I secured a fully approved education loan from Mpower Finance. It will be paid directly to my school upon arrival.

VO: How much is the Loan

Me: $35000

VO: Great! He Nodded! Your family will give you $4000


Me: Sure, my aunt Mrs xxxx will be ing me with $4000, I will also be supplementing it with my personal savings.

VO: He looked at his computer again and confirmed my aunt's name on my DS160, kept on nodding

VO: What does she do?

Me: She is a real estate investor. She buys and sells lands. She also develops them into estates.

VO: I can see you are genuine! (We both smiled). I will be keeping your port. He gave me a white paper

He was telling me bout COVID 19 restrictions and Port of entry, I didn't hear anyother thing. I kept on saying. Okay!!. When he was done talking, I told him Thank you!, Bye and have a nice day.

VO: you too

No Document was asked

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Note:

1) Know your DS160 and make sure you filled the DS160 by yourself without error.

2)Know your funding.

3) If possible, get relevant work experience

Be Confident and see this as a discussion not just question and answer.

Thank you very much. Apart from my I-20 and SEVIS Fee payment receipt. What other docs can i ?

didogzy:


You can request for an emergency appointment since you’re already within 60days to your program start date.

Let us know if your emergency appointment is approved after submission.

Hi everyone, I just made my visa application payment today, and the earliest date I could see is January 4, 2024. I picked the date with the intention of requesting an emergency appointment, since school resumes on August 9. Did I do the right thing pls, and if I didn't, how do you suggest I remedy the situation? Thank you.

Thanks a lot.

Moshkom:



Her name as the SENDER on there own form (the western Union store) right? Then, no issue. So far all the other deets you filled in on the pdf you generated are correct. And again, cross check the email you filled in again because that is where you’d receive the payment confirmation deets for you to print the main receipt out. Ofc, on the main/actual SEVIS receipt there no column that indicate the SENDER. So, no biggie. In short, They (the western Union) have been doing it for a while now, so they know the right procedures and process.

Thank you so much

winson4real:

You can tell the person to proceed. Most of the workers in these western Union outlets don’t know how to process sevis fee and it’s actually frustrating to watch them act dumb but as long as they use all the important info from the coupon, there won’t be any problem

Hi guys, someone in the US is trying to help me pay my SEVIS fee but the folks at the Western Union outlet she went to insisted that her name has to be the sender's name (and not me that she's paying for). I don't know what the implications are for me. My name is on the coupon that was generated and all. Can I tell the person to proceed or is that gonna be a huge problem? Pls help if you can

Course by course evaluation (ICAP)

Mandex11:
Good evening all

please for those that sent Thier documents through wes please advise was it documents by documents [/b]you chose or [b]course by course evaluation?

Please I need you inputs.

Thanks a million

mantics:


Since you have your I-20, proceed and start filling the DS160 form and also make payment to book appointment so as to get closer time. Do not forget to pay your SEVIS Fee at least 3days before your interview.

Best

Hi guys, i just got my I-20 and I was wondering if i can go ahead and start filling my DS160 while I wait for my SEVIS Fee payment confirmation?
I haven't paid for my visa application yet (I should do that on thursday). Pls enlighten me on how to proceed cos school resumes on August 9th and classes begin on August 23rd. Thank you.

Try Western Illinois University, Georgia Southern University or Texas Tech University. Best of luck to you.

collykay:
Good everyone!

Please I am new here. I need your advice on schools with funding.

My profile;
1. BSc biochemistry 2011
2. 6years work experience as a Medical Sales Representative
3. Married with a Son(my son will be 2in October). I plan to leave him
4. I'm interested in Msc in Health-related course
5. Self sponsor
Please I need your suggestion with schools I can apply to and I will like to know if going for a health related course will fly for my visa application.

Thanks and God bless.

Hi guys, thank you all for the invaluable info y'all post here. Pls i'll like to ask if its a good plan to use my personal to show proof of funds or must it be parents or guardian's . For context, I've been working in the real estate industry for 7+ years and I've managed to save some funds before getting Grad School ission. I'm still waiting on some info from the school before getting my I-20, but I'm trying to be prepared. Pls enlighten me if you can. Thank you.