My US Student Visa Interview Experience in Lagos 🇳🇬 || How I Got My F1 Visa Approved in 3 Minutes
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- Опубликовано: 19 май 2022
- In this video I share my US student visa interview experience. It was a relatively quick one and I hope you enjoy watching.
Good luck to everyone trying to get their US student visa approved.
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I just stumbled on your channel some minutes past 1:50am and I am so glad God let me see this video.
Congratulations, Amara. I learnt new things from you.
Thank you so much! I’m glad to hear that you learnt something new from watching my video.
Thanks for the experience, I’ll be starting my F1 application soon, hope I get the best of luck
Thanks for watching! Wishing you good luck with your application and interview process ☺
Love your openness and flow
Thank you 😊
Your videos were really helpful. I got my visa approved 2days ago. Thanks for sharing your experience!!
Congratulations on the approval🎊That’s such great news. I’m happy to hear that my videos were helpful to you.
@Ruru Just
1. Tell me about your program
2. Tell about the other schools you applied to
3. Why did you choose this University?
4. Do have any relatives in the US and where they live
5. When did you finish your undergrad and what you've been doing since
6. How much does your sponsor earn?
7. Why did you choose this program?
8. Where do you work currently and what do you?
@@odiseevansyomi1823 hello pls I need to ask you some questions
@@kanyinsoladamilola5849 Go ahead pls
@@odiseevansyomi1823 my sponsor is my step dad and he is a citizen, my mum is a permanent residence over there so my question is how can I convince my vo that I will be coming back to Nigeria
I'm loving your vibe pls continue with the good work 💪
Thank you 😊
im loving your vibz ,will be going for f1 interview too.. praying for Gods mercy..
Good luck!
I keep watching your video over and over. So far the best and unusual given information.
I’m glad you’re finding it helpful. Thanks for watching.
Your two most recent videos have just further stressed the point, that one just needs to be calm and confident in their answers, albeit difficult, during these interviews. Another really informative video. Loved it.👏👍
Calm and confident!!! This is it. Thank you for watching ☺️
Keep up the Good work Amara
Thanks!
Thank you so much! You just gave me a unique response that might make me stand out. I hope to come back with good news soon🎉❤
You're welcome. Good luck!
I like the way you answered the last question about why you chose the school. Other people advice that you say information about the school
Information about the school is also not bad as well worked for so many ppl 😊
Thanks for your tips on student Visa interview,your tips are good,sis.
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching
Hello Amara I've been watching your videos for quite a long time and learned a lot through your videos. And I just want to say I got my F-1 visa approved. 🎉
Hey 👋🏾
Congratulations 🎊🎉
I’m very happy to hear this.
Hi. Were you asked about your travel history and what was your answer?
Thanks. Wow video
Thanks for watching 😊
Loved your answer to the 'why the school?'. My interview's soon hoping I'll get it🙏🏾
I hope you get it too! Good luck.
Hi William, did you get your visa?
@@art.ghazal not yet, couldn't get an early date for fall
Hey ,have you gotten your visa?
Miss Osuji u look lpvely. Nice video to the point. Id lobe to knowbu better.
Very informative, worked for me, got my visa.
Congratulations 🎊
Happy to hear that!
PhD in science related courses is a priority that’s why they don’t ask much questions… and also you were fully funded…
I really think it's easier for phd/ masters degree applicants than bachelors'
Hey first of all congratulations 🥳 for your approval. Have a question, Do you know what the asterisks means below the picture in the US visa??
Hey! Thank you 😊
I have no idea what it means. I didn’t realize it was there until I saw your comment. Perhaps the internet has an answer for that??
❤❤
Wow, that was easy and smooth.
Congratulations. Please when making a video it will be good to put a subtitle. Please can I ask what's the name of your school
Hi Joy. Sorry I missed your comment earlier. Yea, I'll look into subtitles. The name of my school is Tufts University.
I just played back this video and others on my channel. I have automatic captions turned on for them so you should be able to see subtitles. Make sure you turn captions on while watching the videos.
Mam please can you conduct mock interview online because my interview is soon
Thank you for your informative videos,
I have a question, do I need to greet the consul officer before the interview or I just stand there till the consul officer interviews me?
Just say ‘hello’ or greet if that makes you more comfortable. It sometimes helps you call down a bit before the interview starts.
Please what's the name of the university you were offered admission again
Please make a video on the steps to applying for you PhD from Nigeria.
Hi! I already made a video on that. It’s the latest video on my channel. Go check it out!
It was just the grace of God
I'm a new subscriber !!!I ddnt get the last response you told the consular ,I keep listening 🎧 buh ddnt get ir
Hi! No problem.
I basically said that the school I went with was the only school that seemed to care whether or not I attended. When this response got the consular’s attention, I went further to explain that they tried to sell themselves to me and basically show why they’re a good choice for me. They kept sending emails with information about resources available to me as a student, etc.
On the other hand, the other schools just sent my acceptance letter and I never heard from them again.
@@AmaraOsuji oh well detailed dear💕 please does u.s allow dependant,cos I have a son of a year old n 4yrs? Thanks for ur response
@@AmaraOsuji and does tuft require any exam for admission
@@bidexbdee7568 Yes they do. You’re allowed to bring your dependant with you. There’s a visa category for that.
As for admission requirements to Tufts, that’ll most likely vary depending on program/department etc
In which city of usa you are staying mam?? I am Also coming in spring intake🇺🇸🚀
Thanks Amara for this video. "Why Tufts?" or "Why this university?" What kind of information was Tufts sending you for you to feel that they actually cared that you should attend their program? I like how you responded to the question
Thank you. They just kept sending information about things I might not have known about the school (which I really didn't know). Things like different resources available to graduate students, resources available to international students, career opportunities etc. They even had a virtual open house which included a campus tour and social hour for admitted students. It was really nice and I felt like they cared.
Funny how I know those were just automated emails but it was obvious that they were trying their best to sell themselves to me as "the place to be".
Please is it possible for them to know how many school one applied to..if one have applied to just one school will it be right to mention just one
I don’t think there’s a way for them to know but it’s generally advisable to apply to more than one school. So, use your discretion when answering this question.
Hi amara , i just stumbled upon your page and I love what you do, pls do you mind me asking if you did your masters in Nigeria?
Hi. Of course I don’t mind. I actually don’t have a masters degree. I started my PhD with just my Bachelors degree.
@@AmaraOsuji thanks so much for the reply, I was also planning on applying for PhD with my bachelors degree but I wanted to hear from a Nigerian student if it something an African student can cope in
@@Heekmah_yusuf For sure. You should do it if it's something you're interested in.
I don't know what's wrong with my visa application profile for scheduling appointment. I have been trying to log into the profile for more than a month now, it keep showing that "your log in attempt as failed due to incorrect password or email address ". I still clicked on forgotten password, then i used the temporary password sent but still shows same thing...is there any help on that please?
Hi. I’m not sure what could be wrong but I know the website misbehaves sometimes especially during the day when there’s a high traffic volume.
I’d suggest trying to login sometime during the night (past midnight). If you’re not able to, try resetting your password again. If still no luck, then call the consulate’s call centre. I found +23412278955 as their phone number online.
They should be able to help you. If this happens to be the wrong number, I’m sure they’ll put you in touch with the right people who can help you.
Please help me out I graduated from a Baptist School and I got admitted to another US Baptist University so during my interview when I'm asked "Why this school" what can I say? Please help me out
Have you worked on this now? If no let me know
Hi! Love your videos, very informative. Quick question- Since you live off-campus was your apartment already secured prior to the interview? Does it tend to hold weight in their decision making? I’m hesitant to prematurely pay for housing prior to obtaining the visa, however… I don’t want to jeopardize my chances (if it does carry weight). What are your thoughts on this?
Hi. No my apartment wasn’t secured before the interview. I don’t think this is a big factor in the outcome of the interview. If they ask questions in that line, they just want a general response of whether or not you’ll be on campus or off campus. Nobody expects you to already have paid for a place before getting your visa approved.
Wait how long does it take to get your passport back, I heard that you go to the embassy before 3months to your school date
You’re allowed to apply for the visa 120 days before your resumption date. When you have your interview and get approved, you leave your passport behind and the visa is issued within 3-5 business days.
Hi Amara have been following your videos esp for the fact that it's more detailed on US visa
The statement " it's hard to get Visa for USA and you can't get a good job as a student there" what can you say bout this?
If you prepare adequately for your visa interview and make sure you fill your application form correctly, it won’t be hard. People run into troubles when they start lying and/or trying to cut corners. Do it yourself so you’re sure what information is filled in because that will remain in your records forever.
For the second question, as a student you’re only permitted to work 20 hours a week during the semester and it has to be on campus so I guess that can be quite limiting.
I will be having my interview outside my home country , what should be the answer to the question “why didn’t you apply at your home country “ ? I was warned not to give an answer based on convenience or delay.
If you're resident in the country you'll be interviewing in then I don't think it's a big deal. If this isn't the case and you're travelling just for the interview then I'm not sure how best to approach the matter. I certainly agree with the warning you received about not responding based on convenience or delay.
I need a specific answer when they ask what do your sponsor do
I don’t understand your question. Are you asking for the answer to the question ‘what does your sponsor do’?
Hi,
Please is there any need to present bank statement during the interview even if you have got fullyfunded scholarship?
Thanks
Nope. If you're fully funded, you do not need a bank statement.
@@AmaraOsuji alright many thanks
This video is gold🥺🥺Thanks you. I just have 1 issue, my dad will be my sponsor but he is in the us makes a lot of money but I heard family members in the us is a red flag. I'll try my best to wiggle around that while remaining truthful
Hi! It’s not true that family members in the US is generally considered a red flag. If your dad is legal, then you should be fine. Good luck!
@@AmaraOsuji Thanks so much
Have you gone for your interview yet?
Hello bestie
I have four years of gap year and I am afraid it will mess up my visa so I wanted to say I graduated last year on my ds160....but I got accepted to college with my real documents.....is there anyway my college will find out about this and also will the embassy or homeland security ask for my transcript?
you don’t need to lie mahn.😂
they rarely ask for documents
but if they do that’s a red flag
yes you have a 4 year gap
tell them something you have been doing since then imo
i also have a 3 year gap
but i learnt python programming language
joined a non profit organization to fight against drug abuse etc
Hey dear I base in usa and my brother interview date next month please I have a question as a student in usa what form is he suppose to file when he get here because I don’t really know that step’s because my process is fucking differ I married a usa citizen pls can u tell me how e can work here the form to file ?
I don't know what form your brother has to fill when he arrives. Whatever school he's going to would be in the position to advice him the best.
Hi Amaraci! Your videos are so helpful. Going for my interview in two days. Do you think getting black and white copies of my document matters?
Hi. I’m glad to hear that you find my videos helpful 😊
No, it doesn’t matter if your documents are in black and white.
Hello, please what hotel did you lodge and can you please tell me the price range of their services, thank you.
Hi. I stayed at Beni Gold Hotel in V.I. I don't remember how much it cost right now but I know it was the most affordable option at the time. One thing to keep in mind is that they have different locations so if you want to go with them, be sure to pick the V.I. location and not the others around Lagos.
@@AmaraOsuji thank you so much for this, God bless you!
Please did you live in delta when you were in Nigeria or Lagos?
None of the above. I lived in Port Harcourt 😊
Please did you go for any medical examination before your visa interview and also can I get the link to the documents required for interview..thanks
Nope. No medical examination is required.
I have a list of required documents in this video ruclips.net/video/M4a1MOlVJJk/видео.html
@@AmaraOsuji thanks so much
hi!!how should i answer the question plans after graduation.i am a business student and my program is accounting .so if i want to say i like to handle my father's hotel and agricultural business how can i explain this in a good way?
Hi. You could say something along the lines of "getting this degree will provide you with the necessary skills required to successfully take over and manage your father's hospitality and agricultural businesses"
Rephrase as you deem fit.
@@AmaraOsuji and if possible can you answer to this question also ..why bba?
@@dimsum_some I can’t answer that. You know best why you’re going to study this. You have to figure out the response by yourself.
God please help me.
Heyy Amara, how long did it to get your international passport after approval ?
It took 3 business days.
@@AmaraOsuji alright thank you 😊
You got a full funding right or you had deficits?
I said it in the video. I was fully funded.
Hii, thank you for the video. Did you have any travel history?
Hi. Yes I did but I don't think that had a significant effect on the outcome of my interview. I have friends who didn't have any but still got approved. I also know of people with travel history who didn't get approved. So, I think that's not the most important thing.
@@AmaraOsuji Oh alright, thank you for your response! I'm concerned about that, but will stay hopeful. Thank you
@@olayinkaowoseni5436 You're welcome. Good luck!
Goodmorning Madam
Please did you go with your medical test results for interview Or when you were travelling?
Or did you get to the school and do the test at their health center?
Please I need help!!!
Thanks
No, I didn’t go with my medical test results. It’s not one of the required documents for the interview. In this video, I talk about all the documents you need for the interview.
ruclips.net/video/M4a1MOlVJJk/видео.html
I did some of the tests in Nigeria and did others when I arrived at my school.
@@AmaraOsuji
Thank you so much for your time in responding...i really appreciate
Continue to soar higher IJN
Thanks!
Hi Amara please can I ask how you were able to schedule a date for your visa interview
I was on a group that posted new dates so once an announcement for dates was made, I quickly booked an interview.
@@AmaraOsuji thank you for your reply, please how can I get to join the group.. booking a date is somewhat of a challenge
@@imperialnoob6063 email me at amyosujimgt@gmail.com. I'll send you the details.
Amara, what’s your opinion on going for my visa interview in another country. Is there any advantages or disadvantages❤
If you live in this country although it’s not your home country, that should be fine. However, if you’re going to a different country just for the sake of it, it might be problematic. Is there a reason why you’re considering going to a different country?
@@AmaraOsuji hi, what if I study in that country alone. My family isn’t there
@@AmaraOsuji no particular reason thou, I heard there are greater chance in other countries than others
I believe there is a greater chance of visa approval. I don't believe it is easy anywhere but from what I hear from people that did it in Nigeria, they tend to grill you a lot harder, but at the same time people tend to be a lot nervous. I'm Nigerian, completed my undergraduate in north Cyprus and immediately visited the uk for holiday, I decided to apply for my f1 visa there to the USA and thank God it was a success. It was a smooth experience after series of prepping hard and being confident it played out well. My experience was different from what I saw people go through in Nigeria
Plz help me making unique answer for why america ? I am your new subscriber from nepal and my interview is near? Plz reply and help me
Hi. I have a video where I go over this. You can check it out here ruclips.net/video/UTsL4gqTxE4/видео.html
I will like to have a one-on-one meeting with you
How many photocopies for each document is advised to make and take along?
One photocopy of each should be fine. Be sure to also go with the original documents too.
Hello,
Please how many weeks after you applied for F1 visa did you take the interview?
Hey. I think mine was after about a month.
@@AmaraOsuji okay thanks
Thank for this video
Pls i have a question
Can my brother be my sponsor
I mean same parent
Yep. He can. Actually, anybody can be your sponsor. It just gets more difficult to proof the legitimacy of your relationship with your sponsor if they’re not your parents/ immediate family members.
@@AmaraOsuji Thank you very much 💋💋
@@AmaraOsuji what if its a company wer ur parents heard as d CEO
@@kadirimariamdamilola9905 that shouldn't be a problem
Is the number of schools I've applied to important? I applied to one and got admitted, please wgat do you think?
I think you should find 2 or 3 more schools that offer your program. If asked, you can list these schools as part of those you applied to.
@@AmaraOsuji Alright, thank you ma'am.
Hi..
Stay happy stay motivated 🤗💙💖..
God give u peace
Hi Amara..Thanks for uploading this...I'm preparing for my interview, can I mail you pls?
Hi. Yes please.
What advice do you have for self funded students?
1 - Make sure the bank statement you present is original/real.
2 - If you're not your primary sponsor, be prepared to convince the visa officer of the relationship between you and the sponsor if they're not your parent/immediate family member.
3 - Know what your sponsor does for work/their source of income.
In general, the big challenge for self funded students is proving the legitimacy of your funding source so do all you can to make sure there are no doubts in the mind of the visa officer concerning this.
Good luck.
@@AmaraOsuji hey. Sponser's source of income . Like, if my father is a doctor. Is saying, doctor enough or I have to show his identity?
@@amirman6531 I don't think saying he is a doctor is enough. You're probably better off saying what type of doctor he is and where he works. For example, "my father is a gynecologist at XYZ hospital". I don't think they'll ask to see an ID but if he's funding you, a bank statement will be required.
@@AmaraOsuji yeah. Do we need to show the proof about him working in XYZ hospital and his tax payment ? Some say, no need to show that bt some say we have to show it. What should I do?
@@amirman6531 I’m not sure about this but it’s probably better to be over prepared. So, go with all the possible documents you can think of just in case you’re asked for it. Better to have it and not need it than need it but not have it. I hope this helps.
Please, dear
I wouldn't know if you were granted a full funded scholarship.
Please in filling your DS-160 form, in the area of Person/entity paying for your trip?(do this mean your flight or the University offering you the sponsorship ?)
Please help me on this question?
Hi. I believe this means the person/people paying for your flight. You can just pick the "self" option.
@@AmaraOsuji
Ok, thanks Amara
I sincerely appreciate
Please, is there any helping link you have for one to him for more info regarding Visa appointment dates?
@@JoyfulJoy_DSurvivor I’ll respond to your email!
@@AmaraOsuji
Thanks a lot Chemist
can you write the answer of why you choose this school? plzzzzzz
I said they were the only school that seemed to care if I attended or not.
@@AmaraOsuji can you tell them cos they have you the most scholarships and it’s the cheapest ( imo this make sense and it ain’t one of the generic answers)
@@abidoyemuhammedsalim2230 that can be a secondary reason. You shouldn’t give off the vibe that you picked a school solely because it is the most affordable option even though that is a very valid reason.
So, find something else you particularly like about this school and let that be your primary reason. Then you can add that it’s nice that they also gave you the most funding.
@@AmaraOsuji thank you very much!
Great video!!...very helpful... God bless you for this... please kindly drop your mail so that I can reach out to you directly on some questions..thanks for your time and consideration
Hi. Thanks for watching. You can reach me on amyosujimgt@gmail.com
That was tough
Hello, I heard there is now a delay in interview dates when applying for US visas as a student, and this may affect one's resumption date.
If that's correct, do you think the problem will persist till next year mid-march.
Also, do you know of any solution to this?
Hi Peter. Yes, there is currently a long wait time for interview dates but a bigger problem is that dates vanish within minutes of becoming available. Going by how things have been in the past, I don’t think this problem is ending anytime soon. Your best bet is to join groups where people post interview dates once they become available. Please email me (amyosujimgt@gmail.com) and I’ll send you a link to one of such groups.
@@AmaraOsuji can I mail you as well
@@kadirimariamdamilola9905 Yes please.
Can I send you a mail as well Ma I’m Interested in those groups
I already have a bachelor’s degree and now I want to go study at a community college in the US for an associate degree. Do you think that will affect the issuing of my visa ?
It likely would because it doesn’t show true study intentions. The likely question running through the visa officer’s mind would be ‘why do you want an associate degree if you already have a bachelor’s degree?’
@@AmaraOsuji Thank you for the reply.
Why not just apply for masters, How old are you anyways?
@@xavierkun4612 I’m 25 and my interview is today. Wish me luck🤞🏾. People have been telling me now it’s impossible for me to switch to masters because then the consulate will have like doubts. Like why did I switch from an associate degree to masters🤦🏾♀️.
@@gloryjuma3408 how did it go?
Please when do we do medicals. Before the interview right?
You don’t need to do medicals for a student visa.
@@AmaraOsuji God bless you. Thank you so much.
@@AmaraOsuji your video boosted my moral. Thank you.
Pls Amara can u tell me what method of payment did u use in paying for ur sevis fees
Hi. Someone in the US made the payment for me.
@@AmaraOsuji thank u so much
How were u able to collect ur sevis fees original receipt of payment or was it the scan copy u took to the embassy during the interview
@@fumex135 The receipt was sent to my email and I printed it out.
@@AmaraOsuji okay, thank u
I literally can relate 100% to this video. I had my f1 interview a week ago while visiting London from North Cyprus(i'm nigerian)and i was asked similar questions for my masters program in business analytics; how many schools did you apply to? How many times have you been to the US? Why did you choose a master's in business analytics at this university? I explained that i was attracted to it because it is a flex program and that got her interested in what i had to say, i saw her (the visa officer's) face intrigued so i kept going. When i was done she asked "okay so who will sponsor you for this program?" Then and there i knew i got it😂
Congratulations 🎊
Happy to hear it went very smoothly for you.
Please can you explain what you mean by business analytics being a flex program🙏. I'm going for the same course🙏.
@@chiomaimoh5901same here
How I wish it was this easy 🥲