My F1 visa interview transcript and experience

[@mesasinnu4094]

Let me share my experience about family member in the state. As much as possible, be truthful. Wisdom is profitable to direct in that aspect. So on my DS - 160 form, I said I don't have a relatives in the US meanwhile my uncle is a lecturer in my school.. My Visa was approved and I got in here. But I had serious issues with my school because they went back to check my DS -160 form. It almost cost me my admission. Thank God for God's mercy. So as much as possible be truthful and be wise in your dealings.

[@iam_tessyb]

Wowwwwww Thanks for sharinggggg I agree, be truthful!

[@mesasinnu4094]

Sorry for dropping this in bit. You just brought the thoughts back. And it so fresh lol Iike yesterday. I also learnt from you too before I went for my interview. Prayer is another important thing, pray very well o. There is a part of the scriptures that say the heart of kings are in God's hands he directs it where ever he likes. Like Tessy said, in Lagos, you're seeing everything going on. The officer that you think is nice and approving people's visa it might get to your turn and something might go wrong. So pray very well o. Call upon what you call upon that answers you. Some officers are mean, some are nice. Not with standing, pray o.

[@iam_tessyb]

Keyword: PRAY!!!!!!

[@adannemary7513]

Thank you very much Tessy!

[@iam_tessyb]

You’re welcome!

[@ogunrinolatosin8869]

Thank you very much dear. I really appreciate dear

[@iam_tessyb]

You’re welcome!

[@aremuelija8949]

Thanks for dishing us the insightful piece

[@iam_tessyb]

You’re welcome!

[@MasterpiecedesignFilms]

Thank you for sharing 💖

[@iam_tessyb]

You’re welcome

[@maroagbanobi9700]

This video came in at the right time as I av just gotten admitted into the University of Illinois at Springfield (UIS) even though I'm still waiting to hear from the 3 other schools I applied to. Please do you anything about UIS? To be honest I've really learnt so much from your channel even though this is my first time commenting. I see all you do and I wanna say a big thank you 🙏 I'll be waiting for part 2.

[@iam_tessyb]

Aww You’re welcome! Unfortunately I don’t know anything about UIS You can check LinkedIn for Nigeria students in the school

[@maroagbanobi9700]

@@iam_tessyb Oh great! Thank you.

[@mesasinnu4094]

So I had this conversation with someone today. Our visa stories are absolutely different.

[@iam_tessyb]

Really? Was yours more intense?

[@yinyediobi]

In this video your skin is really popping 🎉

[@iam_tessyb]

Growth!😅 Better lighting and all

[@udemgbaNelson]

please mama how do u apply for graduate assistantship??

[@BunmiOjo-ce3bd]

Thanks for your advice, my brother lives in Texas and my school is in Texas he is also my sponsor am afraid, please what advise can you give me

[@oluwanifemivictoria9613]

What if I don't have a job? My interview is coming up on Monday

[@iam_tessyb]

@@oluwanifemivictoria9613 just say that you tutor a course that’s related to what you are going to the US to study

[@mesasinnu4094]

Where is our intro music na

[@iam_tessyb]

I felt that this one is a professional video and not our usual vlog😂

[@mesasinnu4094]

@@iam_tessyb 😂😂

[@mesasinnu4094]

I think another thing you forgot to include is that "don't talk too much" I did my interview in Lagos too. I remember a guy before me 😂😂😂. I wish I can send VN😂😂😂. Immediately he got to the Visa officer, he said "sir I want to say something, I got rejected in Abuja because of so so so" immediately I knew he was going to be rejected 😂😂😂😂. I was like who asked you!!!! Lol and behold he was rejected. Don't talk too much, so you don't say what might cost you your visa been approved. Don't over dress too!!! This particular guy was so over dressed ehn. All eyes on him😂😂 Also, show some enthusiasm, don't behave like you're forced to go and study. A lady before me also got denied because of that. She was so non challant about it. Overall, Visa interview is interesting if you pratice well and know what to say.

[@iam_tessyb]

Yeahhhhhh I wish I could pin more than one comment cos you are dishing quality advices 🔥

[@Motivatorjoshua]

Lagos embassy is something else, to be honest. Pls, don't profile any VO, but as much as you can, try to play smart to avoid baba blue

[@iam_tessyb]

Baba blue😂

[@ChinonsoUnegbu]

Thanks for sharing your experience. You speak so well. Please what kind of funding did you get?

[@iam_tessyb]

Teaching assistantship

[@AkiyodeBolanle]

Hey, I just have a question please.....Was she really fast when asking questions

[@iam_tessyb]

No. And you can ask her to repeat herself if you didn’t hear her.

[@simonaduamoako4647]

Teddy B, which university are you currently studying in?

[@iam_tessyb]

University of Alabama Birmingham

[@mesasinnu4094]

Visa Approved 07/08/2022 Lagos, Nigeria 7:00am Full funding V.O: Good morning Me: Good morning ma(I gave her my i20 and passport) V.O: so tell me about your research Me: I would be working on animal source of meat. I would be working with prof Sally Williams, she's a lead researcher in my field path. V.O: I can see you've been working as a researcher, how many years? Me: about 2 years V.O: That's beautiful, is your assistanship covering your whole expenses Me: yes it is V.O: Are you going with anyone? (She asked this cos today, alot of people came with spouses and children some were denied, some where granted) Me: No V.O: your visa has been approved pickup blah blah blah Me: thank you This is my interview exactly Like Tessy said, be truthful on Your DS-160 form. Say the way things are. Don't say A and say B in your interview. My DS 160 showed that I was working in a research management office. And I was asked to be sure I know what I was saying. Don't let anyone fill the form for you in short. Do the process yourself.

[@iam_tessyb]

Succinct! Yours is shorter than mine sef😅

[@mesasinnu4094]

@@iam_tessyb yes oo. It was so quick. Less than 2 minutes