rowlandoo:

@gboyegad

i understand you , i am decisive and more than decisive ever seen becaue you know i my major course is only been offered by jut one private univeristy here in nigeria and i have got substantial reason to go do it in the usa .

thanks i appreciate ,you got your Visa?

My advice is that you just keep an open mind that you are getting your VISA and if the will be giving only one student on that day then, it must be you.

It is known fact that it is easier getting a U.S student visa if you want to go for your Masters Degree - 1 to 2 years program. Getting a visa via the Undergraduate degree route is nearly impossible, trust me.

I have always advised people to go through the USIS (official), if they want to considerably increase their chances of been approved for a student visa. It is certain you'll be approved when they file your visa application for you.

Thing is, there are rules and hurdles to the USIS accepting students (into their program). One of the difficult "rule" is that any student going for an undergraduate program must not be older than 20-21, while for the graduate studies is max age of 25-26 i think.

And about success stories, it is not about how effectively you answer question (though it is part of it), you can even speak good grammer with phonetics, give great answers to questions, make a whole lot of sense, and still be denied.

It is simply sheer luck.

wat are the chances for undergraduate transfer to get visa? I have graduate but do to some reason i can't go for master's now but undergraduate transfer. I am worried abt that 'cos i want know if i can evaluate my transcript as undergraduate/transfer or Graduate. Response needed

@zerocool I don't believe that i have seen 25 student going for undergraduate and he got is visa at the embassy

so 4get abt age student visa at the embassy is luck and favour by God.

solo4deji:

@zerocool I don't believe that i have seen 25 student going for undergraduate and he got is visa at the embassy

so 4get abt age student visa at the embassy is luck and favour by God.

You should have tried to read my post thoroughly and in-between lines to understand it, before you made that comment.

I personally know not less than 8 people who went to the U.S embassy for visa (for undergraduate studies) and they were ALL denied. Mind you, they went at different times - not the same year and not together. All of them always telling the same story after their interview, that everybody before and after them was denied,  Some people crying (shame),  Blah, blah,

These people went on with their normal life, applied to a Nigerian university, finished up their undergraduate programs at their respective schools and re-applied for the U.S student visa (for masters program) after having completed their bachelor degree in Nigeria.

They ALL got the student visa - 4years or thereabout after the initial refusal.

These are just about 8 people I personally know,  Not heresay.

Funny thing is, they are still in the United States. None came back.

@cophild, I got the proof when my ticket was finally booked. They sent me my e-ticket after I made the payment, I quickly verify booking on the airline's website and I saw all my details revealed without no single mistake. So it shows me that the ticket is genuine. So guys wakanow.com is real.

@Kacytunde, here's my yahoo id< azeez9g > I'll answer all your questions.

Zerocool, yes I agree with you. It's luck and favor of God. I pray to experience it too.

@ZEROCOOL

What does USIS do for applicants , where can u get them , but u said if u are above 20-21 u cant be issued visa for undergraduate , how about if what you intend to study is only been offered by ONE university here in nigeria and the whole course is theorical compare to USA . going for masters in the course can not get u more knoweldge like studying it for 4years as an undergraduate , , i need your disgression

@zerocool and others, what about going as a transfer student instead of masters after graduation. Do you stand a chance

@Zerocool, while I agree strongly with the favor thing, there is also the need for the student to come in prepared.

rowlandoo:

@ZEROCOOL

What does USIS do for applicants , where can u get them , but u said if u are above 20-21 u cant be issued visa for undergraduate , how about if what you intend to study is only been offered by ONE university here in nigeria and the whole course is theorical compare to USA . going for masters in the course can not get u more knoweldge like studying it for 4years as an undergraduate , , i need your disgression

The USIS can be found at #1 Broad Street, Lagos. I didn't say students won't be issued visas if they are older than 21 or so, and want to go for their undergraduate studies.

I only said the USIS mostly consider students of that age range who want to go to the US for undergraduate studies, before they can register as 'their student'. I think it is only a precaution to avoid illegal people from using the student route to enter the U.S.

Other things, are that they will want to see your parents, know their assets, see account statements, know you better, Blah, blah, blahh

Mind you, the USIS is simply an affiliate and educational section of the US embassy. Most rich people send their kids to the USIS before they appear at the embassy for their interview.

ludab:

@zerocool and others, what about going as a transfer student instead of masters after graduation. Do you stand a chance

Seriously, I don't know about the chances. I just posted the little I know and hopefully it will help people. The decision to approve or refuse visas lie 'solely' with the consulate officer, Not even a senator in the United States ( They have so much power in that cubicle ).

GboyegaD:

@Zerocool, while I agree strongly with the favor thing, there is also the need for the student to come in prepared.

Yeah, you are right. Going prepared is necessary but doesn't matter as much as 'favour' like you first mentioned. It is surprising how the US embassy does not even verify your account statement like the UK, and they still approve visas. Sometimes they don't even check ANY of your documents except your passport and I-20. Some people will carry so many valid documents and they won't even be asked to present it and they will still deny the applicant.

I have seen with my two eyes how someone was asked just one question at the US embassy. 1. Why did you choose your school , and the consulate officer was telling her that his cousin also attends that school in Alabama, etc, and that she should come for her visa on a specified day. The gal also probably knows her way'.

It is favour/luck, anyhow you want to call it.

, hello house!!!
it's been a while, so busy with exams nd school works. one of da busiest months of ma life. All glory to Almighty God 4 everything. baba loke naa nii!!
I look back today nd i think of ; d application procedures, payment, documents, date, time, fear, anxiety, questions, advise, discouragement, success, failures, lasgidi, abuja, chinko lady nd bla bla bla, i end up saying thank God!
my appreciation to femilangy nd mmbers of dis 4rum. i call d pages on dis 4rum visa cheat sheet. READ IT!!!!!

, This is d yankee we all dream of, U will appreciate it wen u finally landed ( i am not talkin bout money) but the quality of Life nd Education.

@ imperiouxx, u re not 4gten, I wish u all da best come ntx 2wks+. i wish all oda applicants success story.

Hello guys

My brother school resume on the 19th of jan and he has not gotten a date to reply at the embassy.
Pls what is the procedure for emergency appointment for Abuja. And what reasons can he state for his refusal.

zerocool, does going to USIS at Broad Street increase one's chances of procuring the visa?

hello house i ve been away for sometime, busy with coming to terms with my employer for my end of service benefit.
@Imperious i read thru d recent posts i didnt see urs, well i know why, but dont let that deter you. U will surely get urs. We all kn that no one is perfect, so some might praise or insult u for ur good intentions.
@web congratulatns, but ur request stil keep appearing on my contact, whenever i want to accept, it keeps writing 'no items'
i cant meet up with my resumptn date, jan4. So i ve asked for a deferment till may.
Wishing everyone success in their endeavours.

classy013:

zerocool, does going to USIS at Broad Street increase one's chances of procuring the visa?

Though they will tell you that they can't guarantee visa approval but YEAH, THEY INCREASE ONE's CHANCES, unless you bleep things up yourself during your interview. BTW, You have to (really sharpen up), by indirectly telling the officials that is the main reason why you have come to them, so they will know what help you need.

Okay, do they charge fees?

okay, my visa got rejected today at abuja. I FUMBLED THROUGHOUT.visa rejection was massive, however i witnessd 2 student that got their visa.
my denial story is as follow:

Hello guys.

Please does anybody has contact of someone that can get F1 appointment for fair. Pls guys your assistance is urgently require. Thanks

Hi dude, what date are you looking for?

Please guy continue your enquires here https://www.nairaland.com/nigeria/topic-823866.0.html

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Thanks.