ksbusari:
i have been accepted to a Community College. My acceptance letter dated 2nd of November 2016 and term begins by january 13, 2017.
I have applied for the F-1 Visa online and have my interview scheduled at the end of the month.
The following documents are available to be taken to the interview venue:
The acceptance letter
Form I-20
Visa fee payment receipt
DS - 160 comfirmation page
Appointment confirmation
SEVIS fee payment coupon (payment in progress).
What else do i need to take along with me to the interview?
i am new to yhe forum and i'm a first time applicant. I hope this forum helps

Dnt forget to take your international passport and 5 by 5cm passport photograph as well

OGreene:
I hadnt made any foreign payment wt my gtb card then and the card no gree work. I was only paying $50. Even Access Bank that is $300 limit no work. I only spent $120 on the Access then.

So i dont know what could have happened. I called Access, they told me to keep trying.

Well i used of GTbank last night and it worked

MrJhay:
My Visa Approval transcript......
my appointment was 7am, arrived at the embassy some few minutes before the time, thereafter a lady came to meet us outside and shouted 7am,7;15;7;30 come this way....blahblahblah. did everything and eventually into the visa room. Well, quite crowded as expected. I joined the que thought it was the visa interview queue sef but a lady in the window just collected my document did somethings on the computer and returned my docs then to another queue for finger printing by one bearded big white man, then finally to the real queue...
V.O: Good morning
Me: Good morning
V.O: Can i have your passport (sighted my I-20) and your I-20
Me: Passed it to her
V.O: (typing for a long time) tell me about your program
Me: (something wey i don over read for google) the program is Information Security Management.......(also talking with my hand and we were looking into eachother while she was nodding her head)
V.O: How did you know about the School
Me: My senior colleague is a product of this school also i made my search using the keywoprd information security management so i got some response and i applied to some schools(meanwhile she was nodding her head and typing)
V.O: Who is your Sponsor
Me: My sister
V.O: What does she do
Me: She is an IT practitioner and she also has another business that she does
V.O: Pick up your visa the the address in this paper blah blah blah


My Little advice,
dont be too over concious, u might just find yourself blabbing.
dont keep your confidence till the interview proper, let it start with the first person that attend to you from the window cos who knows approval might start from the first widow-to finger print window- and the interview proper, they are all potential VOs.
Also please PRAY, PRAY and PRAY. i fasted for this and prayed, pls pray. My Course was just a 7-months certification program.
My story too long i guess....OK. I go sharap here.
Thanks to all the gurus.....your effort to potential applicant successful interview is much appreciated

Congrats and enjoy your stay in Obamaland

slimmy2005:
If you wan to pay application fee worth $50 please let me know. I'll do N380

Nice one

Ardedaryor:


Lol....u reminded me of the first time I saw PTA on this thread I was liKe...parent teachers association meeting for travel again Kilode

Yes back then in primary and secondary school

Fesobi92:

so I wasn't the only one too.

tolumuntari:

I tap into such favour in Jesus's name. Congrats

Congrats

Hello house. I'm a newbie here. Please i have a some questions :
1) how can i secure a PhD admission in the US within the shortest period of time such that i eill be possible for me to start early nect year.

2) besides an offer letter what other thing will i need to apply for visa

Folafetty:
First of all I wanna thank the Alafin of Orun that made my story 'a stroll in the park' from Canada thread to US it can only be God. Exactly one week today, I was at the U.S. Embassy and I found favour all round after two failed trials with Canada, I want to thank every member of this beautiful house, God bless una falafala...this house is a total package, I got all Info here unlike Canada where I had to pay an agent and yet it was to no avail.

Sureboy God bless you brother you were with me at every stage, my personal persons Bright and Tomisin you both shall never lack anything good...Textrem and Wallspring thanks brother for going through my transcript...God bless u handsomely.


VO-Hi good morning
Me- Morning How you doing?
VO-good thanks
VO -your passport please
Me (passed it)
VO-what your study plans
Me-going for my Master of Arts in English Language and Literature after which I will be coming back home to Nigeria to contribute my quota to our Educational system at large
VO- do you have a teaching job!?
Me-yes I currently work as a teacher in Dewtime College where I teach young kids
VO-have you ever travelled out?
Me-yes I went to Bene Republic in 2012 for a 3 month course in French and I was sponsored last month by my employee for a four days trip in South Africa as the best teacher of the year.
VO-Good, so will this give you a edge at work?
Me-ofcourse, it will accelerate my promotion as I will be targeting the class of Nigerian students who are not only finding it difficult to convey their many thoughts confidently with the English Language but also struggling to understand all other subjects taught in Class with English as the language of instruction.
VO-let me give you this education guideline slip that we give students coming to the U.S. For studies...(handed the slip over with my white paper). Thank you for your time
Me- thanks alot

NB....intending applicants please read and go through the threads, contact gurus in the house,be confident and optimistic.

Please anyone going Oklahoma State University? I heard accomodation there get as e be...please make we run minds...pm me. God bless una

Congrats and enjoy your stay in Obamaland

Omogirl2016:
To God be the glory ,great things he hath done.for the Lord is good and his mercy endureth forever.he really favored me cos my interview was less than 2 minutes ND stress free.
My interview was on 6th Dec ,8am appointment ND I was interviewed at window 5.now to my transcript
Me: good morning sir
V.O: can't Remember if he responded
V.O: your passport please
Me: passed my passport
V.O: why are you going to US
Me: am going for my master's degree program in information Science at ballstate university in Muncie. indiana
V.o: what school did you have your undergraduate
Me: Adekunle Ajasin university, akungba akoko
V.o: who is sponsoring your trip
Me: my father
V.o: did you write any exam
Me: No,it was waived (I paused and the man was typing ) The school was impressed with the documents I sent and they waived the exam
V.o: (stopped typing and looked at me).what was your undergraduate in
Me: Environmental biology and fisheries.
V.o: brought out the white paper ND said he is approving my visa.
Note: the VO only asked of my passport.he didn't even collect my i20 ND the rest.it was then I realized God was with me.my special thanks goes to the almighty God.i also thank the gurus in the house who contributed to my success.@walspring,lagosismyhome,slimmy2005,texrem,oludare01,mayflower ND those who has been posting their transcripts tank u all cos I really gained a lot from reading those transcripts tank you all and God bless.
I really prayed ,prayed ND prayed oooooo.God factor really works oo

Congrats..

What year did you grad from bold school (AAUA)?

Check you pm..

Omogirl2016:
To God be the glory ,great things he hath done.for the Lord is good and his mercy endureth forever.he really favored me cos my interview was less than 2 minutes ND stress free.
My interview was on 6th Dec ,8am appointment ND I was interviewed at window 5.now to my transcript
Me: good morning sir
V.O: can't Remember if he responded
V.O: your passport please
Me: passed my passport
V.O: why are you going to US
Me: am going for my master's degree program in information Science at ballstate university in Muncie. indiana
V.o: what school did you have your undergraduate
Me: Adekunle Ajasin university, akungba akoko
V.o: who is sponsoring your trip
Me: my father
V.o: did you write any exam
Me: No,it was waived (I paused and the man was typing ) The school was impressed with the documents I sent and they waived the exam
V.o: (stopped typing and looked at me).what was your undergraduate in
Me: Environmental biology and fisheries.
V.o: brought out the white paper ND said he is approving my visa.
Note: the VO only asked of my passport.he didn't even collect my i20 ND the rest.it was then I realized God was with me.my special thanks goes to the almighty God.i also thank the gurus in the house who contributed to my success.@walspring,lagosismyhome,slimmy2005,texrem,oludare01,mayflower ND those who has been posting their transcripts tank u all cos I really gained a lot from reading those transcripts tank you all and God bless.
I really prayed ,prayed ND prayed oooooo.God factor really works oo

Check your email

Congrats

pls i need school for undergraduate which admission still on 2017 spring

Please I need someone to guide me on this

fatanu:
hello guys, somebody help me with this immunization thing...My school has me to submit proof of 3 DT's (diphtheria & tetanus) and 2 MMR's (measles, mumps and rubella). Please house guide me on how to go about this. How can i get this from Nig


Thanks

Please and please who Is processing immigrant visa DS-260 here please modify me am really lost please

Confidence05:
Hello house. I'm a newbie here. Please i have a some questions :
1) how can i secure a PhD admission in the US within the shortest period of time such that i eill be possible for me to start early nect year.

2) besides an offer letter what other thing will i need to apply for visa

1) Early next year? ITS NOT POSIBLE. 2)Read this thread backwards,you will see what you need.

fatanu:
Please I need someone to guide me on this

Depends on where you stay. Most private hospitals won't have the vaccines, or if they have, they might come at exorbitant prices. And most general hospitals won't have them.

If you're in Lag, check LUTH. If you're in Ibadan, check UCH or Oluyoro Catholic Hospital. Ask them of the immunization department. Hold 25k to be safe.

LagosismyHome:


i have seen the VO states that its not possible to mail your documents and have someone do dropbox.... i am not sure of what checks are in place maybe biometric for dropbox

but it's been said this not possible ....also dhl and the rest do not mail passport outside of Nigeria

that's a practical situation i guess

HITLERS:
Afternoon FAM,
Who knows whatever happened to *EBDIB*?

Think he went to Princeton university.

Such an intelligent guy.

Cc slimmy2005

Cc justwise

I've been trying to get in touch with him. He just went off like that. I've emailed several times but no response.

Please mostly all the school I applied refer me to FAFSA, when trying to load in the last page of submission I got error, please I need more enlightenment on that. What's the advantage of FAFSA.

Hey Guys! Is it possible to transfer sevis from uni to cc before first semester considering the fact that the holiday season is just around the corner and semester starts on 2nd of January. If yes, please how can one go about it? And how long does it take?
Please house help a sister. Thanks.

Omogirl2016:
To God be the glory ,great things he hath done.for the Lord is good and his mercy endureth forever.he really favored me cos my interview was less than 2 minutes ND stress free.
My interview was on 6th Dec ,8am appointment ND I was interviewed at window 5.now to my transcript
Me: good morning sir
V.O: can't Remember if he responded
V.O: your passport please
Me: passed my passport
V.O: why are you going to US
Me: am going for my master's degree program in information Science at ballstate university in Muncie. indiana
V.o: what school did you have your undergraduate
Me: Adekunle Ajasin university, akungba akoko
V.o: who is sponsoring your trip
Me: my father
V.o: did you write any exam
Me: No,it was waived (I paused and the man was typing ) The school was impressed with the documents I sent and they waived the exam
V.o: (stopped typing and looked at me).what was your undergraduate in
Me: Environmental biology and fisheries.
V.o: brought out the white paper ND said he is approving my visa.
Note: the VO only asked of my passport.he didn't even collect my i20 ND the rest.it was then I realized God was with me.my special thanks goes to the almighty God.i also thank the gurus in the house who contributed to my success.@walspring,lagosismyhome,slimmy2005,texrem,oludare01,mayflower ND those who has been posting their transcripts tank u all cos I really gained a lot from reading those transcripts tank you all and God bless.
I really prayed ,prayed ND prayed oooooo.God factor really works oo

Congrats

Hello Nairalander,
Please I need assistance in the payment of SEVIS fee.And how much?
Thanks in advance

visa issued on monday(6:30 am)
me- good morning sir
vo- pls give me a litlle time
me-ok sir(he was typing and concentrating and also chilling with his coffee and I was also admiring his mustache and beard)
vo-good morning
me-morning with a warm smile
vo-ass me ur document (passport and I-20)
me-i gave them to him
vo-so what do you want to go and do in east tennessee state university
me-I am going to ETSU to pursue my bachelors degree in chemistry
vo-ok, which city is ETSU
me- johnson city
vo-how many schools did you apply to
me-3( na just one I apply to ooooo but u wont say one if u are truly looking for a visa)
vo-how many gave u admission
me-2
vo-name them
me- ETSU and uni of ARKANSAS
vo-which one rejected
me-Idaho state uni
vo-why ETSU
me-(this is where I finish the job) When I google searched using princetonreview, usnews.com and chemistry.org then I streamlined my researches on schools that perfectly match my area of interest which is chemistry and ETSU seems to be one of them.Though I was accepted to other schools but ETSU became my top priority above others because chemistry is offered as a major while other uni do not do it as a major
vo-u mean uni of ARKANSAS dont take chemistry as a major
me-yes( even though I was not sure)
vo-ok, ok, ok. What will you do with chemistry
me-It will give me the opportunity to work as an analytical and industrial chemist when I return to Nigeria and also it will give me the indepth knowledge and scientific skills to head my father's newly set up food testing laboratory as well as working with the federal government research institutes in Nigeria and in this way, I will be able to contribute into the improvement of human's health in my country Nigeria.
vo-so you will work for the govenment
me-no mainly my dad's food testing laboratoy
vo-so your dad has a laboratory
me-yes( i think he didn't hear it when I mentioned it before)
vo-who will pay for this in your i-20 (tuition fee)
me-my dad
vo-what does he do
me-he is the CEO of al-mubarak travels and tours limited and also the founder of AL-mubis food testing LAB
vo-did your dad study chemistry
me-no
vo-When did he set up the Food testing LAB
me-2013
vo-How was it easy for him to move from a travelling agent to a chemist
me-He his only a founder and not a worker sir and actually my dad has built the LAB all because of me because he has always promise me a LAB right from when I was young because I have always tell him my career prospect is to be an analytical chemist and he also made a promise to send me to the US to study due to their good quality of education.
vo-ok,ok,ok why did you choose chemistry
me-I chose chemistry because when I was in high school, a teacherof mine do ask for our carieer prospect and mine has always make him give an advice to study chemistry.
vo-what do u understand or what have U experienced about the food testing LAB
me-All the expertise in the company do make sur that all food are well tested against contamination like what was discovered some weeks back are people coocking beans cake with plastic which are very dangerous to our health because thos plastics are not ideal for cooking because they are made from hydrocarbons which are made from waste of crude oil.......
vo-ok,ok-I will be issuing ur visa now and bla bla bla which I did not even wait to here.no document was asked. It is not by my power but God alone. I fasted for 30 days and pray mostly in the midnight. My advice do not be appaled on whatever question that is asked because all they want to hear is a reason for u to return to Nigeria and do not be disturbed by the processes taken before getting to the consular officer and neither must u feel aghast if someone's visa is rejected just mind ur business and try to chill with some people before getting in for screeniin just to gain confidence.

slimmy2005:
I've been trying to get in touch with him. He just went off like that. I've emailed several times but no response.

Please Slimmy I lost your number. Please read my post I need help.

seriki1563:
visa issued on monday(6:30 am)
me- good morning sir
vo- pls give me a litlle time
me-ok sir(he was typing and concentrating and also chilling with his coffee and I was also admiring his mustache and beard)
vo-good morning
me-morning with a warm smile
vo-ok,ok
me-I will be issuing ur visa now and bla bla bla which I did not even wait to here. It is not by my power but God alone. I fasted for 30 days and pray mostly in the midnight.

30 days!!! Choi!!!

Congrat. That was one of the long interviews I have read here. You should however be careful of disclosing some sensitive information you provided during the interview. Some VOs may be reading your post.

seriki1563:
visa issued on monday(6:30 am)
me- good morning sir
vo- pls give me a litlle time
me-ok sir(he was typing and concentrating and also chilling with his coffee and I was also admiring his mustache and beard)

LUCAS99:
Please nairalanders I am completely lost in the united states. I have lost all I have worked for the past four years this year. From January-December am still on one thing. Life has left me behind and I am on the verge of being homeless. I have been regarded as suicidal and have been taking some medication. I don't know if the medication played any role in messing up my thinking ability. I have lost touch with reality that I no longer understand what is going on in my life. Some days I wake up and I don't know what to do. Friend's have abandoned me. Family is almost tired of me. After all I went through with my aunty that I lived with back in Nigeria that sells purewater. I can't disappoint her. Please if anyone can help and assist me in giving me directions in life I will appreciate
Please Msnas, Ojap, Bigfrancis,imperioux, zeezahbee, slimmy, femi,justwise and other gurus in the house. Please help me out am on my knees begging. My life and destiny is at stake. I can't afford to useless my life. This is a cry for help. I have so many questions begging for answers.

A)is it possible to wake in the morning and don't know what to do and the whole day is gone.
B) Can a medication like lexapro affect my brain

Lucas, please, hang in there. I will call you as soon as I get out of work. I never saw your post. I'm so sorry. Just relax it will be fine.

VISA APPROVED (7TH DEC. 2016, 9:00am)...Special thanks to d almighty for everything so far. I was just too organised to be disorganized, i thank all d nairaland guru for the info on this platform. Having got dat much info, i crossed my mind not to do any mock interview but cous d info are more than enough.
Transcript goes thus:
VO: Good morning
ME: Good morning maaa
VO: How was ur nit
Me: very fine, nd urs?
VO: Tell me ur study plan
Me: I plan to study masters in engineering tech at ETSU with specialization in electrical/electronics tech&product development. Engineering tech is a blend of advance engineering and business education, it basically will equip me with advance knowledge, skills, tools&techniques to handle engineering production with efficiency of up to six sigma nd lean six sigma......cut in
VO: How did u hear about d school
Me: From my senior colleague were i work, my chief metering engineer and also my instrumention&control engineer.
Vo: Where do u work
Me: ....... Company here on the island.
Vo: how do u intend to apply d knowledge
Me: presently Nigeria lacked d critical mass of engineering manager who have advance knowledge of handling large productions and system, on completion of the program i will use the knowledge gained to help the my company in key activities such as implementation, utilization of machines, systems and software as well as the relation of this elements and systems with humans.
Vo: Tell me about how u got d admission
Me: I applied to d school myself, sent in my documents nd i also got scholarship which i believe was due to my past academic achievement. I graduated as onr of the top 10% in my under grad days.
Vo: Wat school nd course.
Me: University of ......., Elect.elect engr.
Vo: Do u have ur transcript here, let me see it.
Me: gave it to her.
Vo: Tell me ur best course nd talk about it, nd wat level.
Me: Special topics in electrical machine.(but me said year four instead of final, but as a sharp guy i no shake ooo, i just insist nd convinced her more).
Vo; Who is to sponsor u.
Me : my dad
Vo: what does he do.
Me: he is a senior custom officer with the NCSE.
VO: I would be approving ur visa bla bla bla.......
Na so i collect white paper nd move ahead, was so happy cous many guys were bounced before me.
I BELIEVE CONFIDENCE AND ROBUST INFO ABOUT UR SCHOOL ND COURSE IS THE KEY. Even wen u dey tear lie, do it with confidence...
Finally, Pray for God favour.

Congratulations

jyemsta:
VISA APPROVED (7TH DEC. 2016, 9:00am)...Special thanks to d almighty for everything so far. I was just too organised to be disorganized, i thank all d nairaland guru for the info on this platform. Having got dat much info, i crossed my mind not to do any mock interview but cous d info are more than enough.

jyemsta:
VISA APPROVED (7TH DEC. 2016, 9:00am)...Special thanks to d almighty for everything so far. I was just too organised to be disorganized, i thank all d nairaland guru for the info on this platform. Having got dat much info, i crossed my mind not to do any mock interview but cous d info are more than enough.
Transcript goes thus:
VO: Good morning
ME: Good morning maaa
VO: How was ur nit
Me: very fine, nd urs?
VO: Tell me ur study plan
Me: I plan to study masters in engineering tech at ETSU with specialization in electrical/electronics tech&product development. Engineering tech is a blend of advance engineering and business education, it basically will equip me with advance knowledge, skills, tools&techniques to handle engineering production with efficiency of up to six sigma nd lean six sigma......cut in
VO: How did u hear about d school
Me: From my senior colleague were i work, my chief metering engineer and also my instrumention&control engineer.
Vo: Where do u work
Me: ....... Company here on the island.
Vo: how do u intend to apply d knowledge
Me: presently Nigeria lacked d critical mass of engineering manager who have advance knowledge of handling large productions and system, on completion of the program i will use the knowledge gained to help the my company in key activities such as implementation, utilization of machines, systems and software as well as the relation of this elements and systems with humans.
Vo: Tell me about how u got d admission
Me: I applied to d school myself, sent in my documents nd i also got scholarship which i believe was due to my past academic achievement. I graduated as onr of the top 10% in my under grad days.
Vo: Wat school nd course.
Me: University of ......., Elect.elect engr.
Vo: Do u have ur transcript here, let me see it.
Me: gave it to her.
Vo: Tell me ur best course nd talk about it, nd wat level.
Me: Special topics in electrical machine.(but me said year four instead of final, but as a sharp guy i no shake ooo, i just insist nd convinced her more).
Vo; Who is to sponsor u.
Me : my dad
Vo: what does he do.
Me: he is a senior custom officer with the NCSE.
VO: I would be approving ur visa bla bla bla.......
Na so i collect white paper nd move ahead, was so happy cous many guys were bounced before me.
I BELIEVE CONFIDENCE AND ROBUST INFO ABOUT UR SCHOOL ND COURSE IS THE KEY. Even wen u dey tear lie, do it with confidence...
Finally, Pray for God favour.

ETSU MAKING WAVE congrats man

Travel transcript.....

All glory to God after passport wahala, all was settled Friday December 2nd.

My was scheduled for December 5, 6:30am. I was at Lagos international airport 1:00am with my people. We talked, play and by 2:30am check-in started. I was on the queue for check-in in. My passport/ visa was checked and my load for checking. Ndlea, police, custom was dere, the police guy ask me to shake body oooooo. They guy said no receipt for my school fees, I told him I Neva pay. He said no oooooo, I gave him 1k. I collect my ticket and on my way to departure lodge.

Firstly, na immigration... The guy check my passport ask for money, I said I no get. He stamped my passport and I move to ndlea. I was checked, including my bag, I gave den 500naira ooooo... Nigeria go better oooo
Then to custom oooo, na Hausa guy. He ask for money straight, I gave him 500 naira.... Then to departure lodge waiting for plane at gate 43

I follow Royal Air Maroc

From Lagos to Morocco and Morocco to New York
At POE, my documents was checked and d officer said am too early. I suppose to b in USA by December 10, I told her I misunderstood the date on my I-20 because of the early arrival on my I-20 and she said okay.

stamped my passport with ACCEPTED.......

Welcome to America

Now in Durham, North Carolina

Anybody in Durham or North Carolina Central University.... Please show ur face!


Thanks u alll...