General U.S.A (student) Visa Enquiries

Men i just checked the websites of the above schools and i wish i had this information like 6months ago,i mean this schools dont even require the stupid transcript evaluation that is required by minnesota state university,,     anyway i will keep pushing and hope for the best,if i make this fall i will be the happiest man in the WORLD, 

@ Kev-d

Whao! that is sure lots of money! The school my bro got is abt $24,000 stated  on the I-20 form.

is the school a private one?

@ Femilang

Ehya, I guess as much that you didnt have all the necessary info on US schs, for you to have applied to one that will require your verified b4 admission. The worse was that you were not informed or prepared for it at all.

I believe what Prince84 said is true.U can still get admissions b4 the deadlines.U can try the A&M schs(Texas,etc).

U need not be down .All is well!

cheers!

@ kev-d

It is all good! Congrats on your I-20 which u are to get soon.It is the most important step in getting your student visa.

On payment for SEVIS,  a friend of my mine that just went for MSc. this spring paid his online, by Intercontinental bank's Master card.It is acceptable. I really dont know about the rest though.But U need to get a number on your I-20 ro pay for it.So do that as soon as you get your I-20 and also apply for interview at the embassy.

All the best!

@ Kev-d
congratulations on the I-20, you can pay through this link https://www.fmjfee.com/index.html.you dont need anyone's help just follow the instructions on the site,SEVIS FEES is USD 200.
You will need to feel in your sevis number,its on the top right hand corner of your I-20,and also your universities registration number its also indicated on the I-20.

For the required amount in the bank account, you will enough money to cover at least your first year fees and upkeep,and also a little more.
As per financial aid its a little difficult,but your can get on campus employment this can aid your finances a little.

as per paying for the sevis fees from nigeria, i dont reall know about that as i paid mine via visacard fro here.
I wish you all the best

getting to know a professor that likes you and has enough funding.

@Kev-d and rachiwise

Whats up with your applications?How far have you gone? Hope all is going on well,wishing you guys the best.

I will be going for my Interview(Visa) on the 13 of July.I will Be applying from Kiev,i wanted to apply from Abuja, But just changed my mind at the last moment.

I pray we all succeed.

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Guys, i just got a fellowship  from penn state university, so they will be sending me another I-20 to reflect the funding.
pls i hope it is not too late to apply for a visa in the month of june since i am still waitnig for a new I-20, and how much should i have in my account balance since i am being funded.
@ prince84,  I am waithng for a second I-20 to reflect my funding, i hope i will not be late in my application.

 

My friend  traveled to Kentucky as well last week Thursday with a student visa,He told me about the tips of the consular questions.Check it out,

1.How can you prove that you will come back to Nigeria after completing your Degree?
yes sir i will definitely come back,because I have my family here.as the first born of the 3children of my parent it is my moral duty to take care of my parents in their old age,moreover there are so many career opportunities in Nigeria, So i will come back to settle down and get a good job contribute to the development of my country ,


2.Did you get scholarship? If not why?
no i didn't apply for scholarship because the deadline was off and also the fee for my study was reasonable and affordable for my parent.

3.why going to study in US and not your country?
Firstly,I am very interested in Practical Knowledge which i may not be able to get in my country.Secondly,most of the Universities in usa are going in line with the latest technologies.it is going to be a great opportunity for me educating myself in those Technologies,and it would give me better options in future to develop my country.

4.Why this University?
I choose the University because the field I want to study,the University have well qualified lecturers for it and well equip practical laboratory and it is also affordable for my parent to pay for my school fees,

I have more of it, But the most important thing is before going to the usa embassy ask for God's favor from young and old and be your self.
I got my I-20 already for fall August, planing to book appointment for interview , I wish every one of us best of luck in Life,

 

It is really nice to hear positive news from your guys,received I-20,scheduled dates for interview.  .  .  etc.

@ james2man

Thanks for your contribution.And congrats on your friend's visa.

Since u have your I-20 form i will advice u to apply for interview asap.U can choose any convenient date.Just try to avoid rush and unnecessary anxiety due to late application.If u need any info on that go to All the best.

@ gongo aso

U r really funny  .You have your I-20 form and u have not seen it.Well, i guess someone in US got it on your behalf and it is to be sent down to you by courier.Well, a friend did the same  .

No, u dont have to pay SEVIS before you can apply.As soon as you get your I-20,get your 'N' no.(as explained above) and apply for interview.

@kev-d

To apply for interview at the embassy u need the no. on your I-20 form which starts with 'N'.I really dont know if the 'N' no. on the new I-20 form will be diiferent from the first one.Try to find out about this from the international office in your school.I advice you to apply early.   .   .   though i dont know if it is wise too stay that long but the end of this month is not too late for you to get your new I-20 form and apply for interview, I am sure you will still be able to get a date for at least June ending then.

@ All
I believe you can make your dreams come true.Perseverance is the key.

Go and make things work for you.

All the best y'all.

Cheers!

@ Gongo aso

U r to apply for F-1 visa as a student with more than 18 hours/week study plan in US with or without grad assistantship.

Thank you @rachiwise ,@Gongo aso ,i wish every one of us the best and success in whatever we lay our hands on, @Gongo aso it is advisable to pay your sevis fee before going to the embassy,should in case you will need the receipt for you interview according to what people who have gone to the embassy said.this is my first time attempting it.
Best of Luck.