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I have a graduate research assistantship in a top school in my field, top 10 in the US, to earn a MSc degree, but I already have MSc in similar course, my advisor insisted I apply for MSc as against the PhD I intended to apply, his reason is that he wants me in his team but the grant he currently have can't sustain a PhD program. He promised to fund my PhD after my MSc or recommend me to another Lab if he couldn't get a grant for my PhD. I have tried other schools but couldn't secure funding.

I need an insight on how I can convince the VO during my visa interview. Your advise would be highly appreciated, pls help a brother.

Cc moshkom

Congratulations.

Tamad101:
Visa Transcript
My profile:
Second master’s degree
Location: Abuja
COA: $36,500
Scholarship: $8,000
Status: Approved!!! (Window 9)

1st Attempt – Lagos, (December 1- surge date) MTSU
2nd Attempt - Abuja (9th March) MTSU.

After my first delay, I was disappointed and this is because I’ve been to the US couple of times and had two kids in between in the US. However, the Lagos VO wasn’t even interested in my I20 but more about my kids and my sister who was supposed to be in the US at the time but was in Nigeria trying to renew her F1 visa.

Anyway to the transcript proper, (questions in no particular order)

VO: Have you been to the US before? I see you are going to MTSU
Me: yes
VO: how many times and what did you go for?
Me: thrice, holiday with family and other times to have my babies
VO: So you have 2 America Citizens? Any other children
Me: yes, 2 citizens and no other child
VO: I see you are going to MTSU. What course and why?
VO: IT project management. I choose the course because while I was considering a career change and looking for a degree to empower my transition and offer me new and better opportunities, it came top on the list.
VO: Tell your study plan?
Me: for the successful completion of my course, I’m required to complete 30 credit semester with 2 years. I’ll be taking courses like IT project risk & recovery, IT planning & implementation, IT project strategies for success, applied business analytics, big data analytics amongst others (she was nodding and actively listening).
VO: why did you pick MTSU?
Me: I picked MTSU over my other its because my graduate coordinator assured I could cope despite not having an IT background and most especially because I got 23% off my COA.
VO: How did you get it (scholarship)?
Me: well my school has merit scholarship for international students which is dependent on your GPA evaluation. In my case, I had 3.64/4.0 hence why I got it.
VO: Where did you do your bachelors and course?
Me: I graduated from xxxx University here in Nigeria and studied Tourism management.
VO: So what did you do in the UK?
Me: Well I had a master’s degree there in 2013 and I have since returned back to Nigeria.
VO: (still nodding) So you don’t intend to work in US?
Me: Not at all.
VO: So where do you work?
Me: I work at a federal government instruction and I intend to transfer from there to Galaxy Backbone Limited to take up the role of an IT project manager upon return to Nigeria.
VO: So this will be your second master’s degree.
Me: Yes, it will.
VO: Are you married?
Me: yes, I am married
VO: Will your husband and be going with you?
Me: No he won’t.
VO: I see you have a sister in the US, where does she live and school.
Me: She schools at Campbellsville University. (she interrupted, what location is that?) I replied oh it’s in Kentucky.
VO: Oh I see you had an interview in Lagos.
Me: I had an interview but I couldn’t get my visa so I deferred from spring 2022 to fall 2022.
VO: Ok ….. (she typed and typed, erased somethings too).
VO: I’ll be recommending you for the visa, take this white paper, it will tell you how to pick up at the VI location. Also kindly go with your I20, you’ll be needing it at the POE as its very important.
Me: thank you, thank you, thank you very much (with smiles).
VO: Its ok….(she smiled).

Things to note……
1. Oh my God, I prayed ehen because I was disappointed in Lagos as it was also my birth month and I got such a news on the first day of the month.
2. I immediately paid another visa fee same day but didn’t check for a date until January 2022.
3. I initially picked April 7 only to get a mail from the embassy that my appointment had been moved from April 7 to March 9. I got the notice 5 days prior to my interview date.
4. In answering why I was refused a visa in my DS160, I explained my ties back home as the reason why I can’t be going for long (I figured she was reading through them).
5. No documents was requested.

I got an ission and funding for a second Master’s degree, pls I'll like you to guide me on how well to prepare for the interview. I've sent you a mail, pls kindly reply

Idowu3080:
Visa Approved this morning 10:22.

Transcript:

VO: Good morning and how are you?
Me: Good morning. Fine and you?
VO: Am good.
VO: Can you pronounce this your name for me
Me: (I gave him the pronunciation)
VO: Started laughing.... Very nice name and funny.

Smiles.......

VO: I can see you are going to Bowling Green State University to study for your masters?
Me: Yes
VO: Oh you also have a scholarship (with a smile)
Me: Yes
VO: Why do you want to study this course?
Me: My future goal is to be a Professor in the field.
VO: Oh, you have 2 masters already?
Me: Yes
VO: So you are gathering masters up and down (started laughing)

I will be approving your visa, it will be ready for pickup when you get a text from us and make sure you are with your I20 when you travel.

For US f1 visa to be approved for a 3rd Master's degree is indeed a miracle. I am going for a 2nd Master at Purdue University and I am fully funded, I pray my visa is approved.

Idowu3080:
Visa Approved this morning 10:22.

Transcript:

VO: Good morning and how are you?
Me: Good morning. Fine and you?
VO: Am good.
VO: Can you pronounce this your name for me
Me: (I gave him the pronunciation)
VO: Started laughing.... Very nice name and funny.

Smiles.......

VO: I can see you are going to Bowling Green State University to study for your masters?
Me: Yes
VO: Oh you also have a scholarship (with a smile)
Me: Yes
VO: Why do you want to study this course?
Me: My future goal is to be a Professor in the field.
VO: Oh, you have 2 masters already?
Me: Yes
VO: So you are gathering masters up and down (started laughing)

I will be approving your visa, it will be ready for pickup when you get a text from us and make sure you are with your I20 when you travel.

Congratulations. I have a fully funded offer from purdue for fall 2022 as well. Pls let's link up

philip2014:
Good day all, I just received fully funded offer from purdue University for fall 2022. Please I need guidance on USA VISA application process

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Callmed:
Thank you for this. I already decided to go for the school accommodation.

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