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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Dotman23(m): 9:24am On Aug 04, 2017 |
Morning o, Pls help me with any school that offers full PhD scholarship in the US.. had a PhD grade from university of Ibadan. Thanks |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Akin26: 9:33am On Aug 04, 2017 |
femi312:7 Thanks so much |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Akin26: 9:34am On Aug 04, 2017 |
shayhune:Thanks |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Teetotaler: 10:06am On Aug 04, 2017 |
I finally caught up, please does any one knows schools that won't require initial tuition deposits? Especially in Texas and Chicago. I'll appreciate schools with affordable application fees and Tuition for International students also. Trust me, I've been researching, but I'm kinda stuck. Thanks so much. 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Femmyy90: 10:36am On Aug 04, 2017 |
VISA DENIED!!! 7:00AM BATCH By the woman at window 8 Vo:good morning Me:good morning Vo:what is your highest degree Me:high school Vo: when did you graduate Me:2013 Vo:what have you been doing since then? Me: I volunteered working with my uncle who works as machine installation at Dangote cement Vo:How many schools did you consider Me: 2 Vo: why this school Me: I choose to study in college because this would let me to adapt to US educational system before transferring and also the school has more international student from Africa so I know I would fits in the environment Vo: sorry bla bla bla Thinking to refire back.... any suggestions in the house |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by folmus: 10:38am On Aug 04, 2017 |
Dotman23: You can see yourself that your request is vague. Any school is no school. You didn't tell folks your course. Go and prepare to write GRE and TOEFL first. Then check this thread properly. I have reposted @femi312 post on how to go about it. check his post or check my post. Good luck! |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Nwabu007(m): 10:45am On Aug 04, 2017 |
Hello All, I want to commend you all for the quality of conversation on this thread. I have been a silent follower of this thread and I am moved by the stories and experiences being shared. I have an admission offer from SJU New York to study MS Biology. I'm awaiting my I-20 certificate so that I can commence Visa processing. Class resumes on August 30, I hope I'm not too late. Secondly, Is there anyone residing in Queens, New York that could offer advice or suggestions regarding cheap accommodation or possibly shared room. I will appreciate a response. Thank you all. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Ndawe(f): 10:59am On Aug 04, 2017 |
Oseni007:I got this from Konga for N980. It's an all-in-one travel adapter 8 Likes
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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Nobody: 11:23am On Aug 04, 2017 |
Femmyy90:sorry. Na wah for ya answer ooo.. Since 2013 u only volunteer to work with your.. Talk true can give ur self visa if its u.. How many schools did u apply to 2.. U didn't even mention them.. From your write up u sound so casual.... Work on your speed and try not using that volunteer stuff again.. 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by OGreene: 11:30am On Aug 04, 2017 |
Nice one! Check.your msg yomcy2016: |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Femmyy90: 11:31am On Aug 04, 2017 |
smithsydny: So what am I suppose to say that have been doing |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Dotman23(m): 11:59am On Aug 04, 2017 |
folmus:thanks bro.. B. SC physiology, M. Sc Physiology |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by olukoredejay: 12:01pm On Aug 04, 2017 |
Good day Gurus in the house, please I will appreciate your response ASAP! For those who applied and admitted to the University of central Oklahoma, were you required to pay at least $3000 of the deposit before an I-20 was issued. Thank you for your swift response. 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Nobody: 12:25pm On Aug 04, 2017 |
I was denied Visa on 26th July being Tuesday at Abuja And My Visa was approved On Tuesday being 1st August at Lagos After the first denial in Abuja, that day I left the embassy with broken heart, I went straight to my hotel room picked my bag and took a cab to GTBank and paid for another visa fee before leaving Abuja. It was a journey filled with tears in my heart and my heart bled all through; I was so weak but I didn't show any sign of weakness. My people were so sad..... Long story...... LAGOS I got to Lagos on 31st July and I stayed in a friend's house. And I didn't tell my people that I paid for another visa fee and they didn't know I was in Lagos. I booked Uber that picked me 4:30 on the morning of 1st August. My interview was 7:15am but I got to embassy around 5:11am and had to wait for the verification to start... Fast forward to the interview line. I was directed to the guy at window 9 (I can't vividly remember) he denied 2 people before me; but those guys bleeped up, am sure they were not prepared at all. The VO was with one black lady inside. VO: Good morning Me: Good morning (with big confident) Vo: Tell me where you are going? And why you chose the place? Me: I'm going to St Cloud State University in Minnesota for Bachelor's Degree in Computer science. I chose the school because they offered me a scholarship that waived part of my tuition and they have an exceptional program which integrates in-class learning with professional and practical learning. Their curriculum is structured in a way students can chose area of specialization like cyber security or software engineering which is what I want to professionalize in. (the lady with the VO interviewing was nodding) Vo: Cyber security? Me: I don't know what came over me I laughed and said software engineering and he laughed too. (Honestly, I don't feel like it's an interview, I felt it's a conversation, I was so free and smiling all through with cool eye contact) Vo: Tell me about the schools you applied? Me: I applied to West Liberty University, West Virginia State University, University of the District of Columbia and Morgan State University but I chose St Cloud State University because of their well structured curriculum. Vo: When did you finish high school? Me: 2011, "he wanted to ask another question but I was faster than him so I ride on with" After I finish my high school I got admission to do two year National Diploma in Office Technology and Management which I finished in 2014, 2015 I didn't a one year compulsory internship and in 2016 I enrolled in a computer education centre which I did program on Web design using content management system, graphic design, digital marketing and search engine optimization. He cut me Vo: What is the name of the place you did the program? Me: I told him Vo: What do you do now? Me: Am currently doing an unpaid internship where I tutor high school graduates voluntary on WordPress development and search engine optimization. VO: What is search engine optimization? Me: (before he finished pronouncing the optimization) I don dey define the thing like whose lose brake. He was impressed same with the lady because they turn off the mic for me not to hear what they were saying and they were smiling and talking. He turned on the mic and Vo: Your sponsor is your uncle? Me: yes Vo: What does he do? Me: He is into importation of fabrics and textiles, he also has a farmer. He is into animal husbandry; 'piggery'. He started typing what I don't know and he was so serious typing it and I started praying on my mind. After typing for like close to 1 min he put hand at the white paper and said I will be approving your visa and he gave me the white paper through that hole I didn't wait for him to finish the rest I zoomed off with a big smile on my face. All thanks to God and the creator of this forum and to those contributing and sharing transcripts. @tunnyz7 @teedawg @oludare01@texrem @zealotre @walspring Thanks guys My Advice to future applicants: Be truthful and fill your DS160 yourself and know about your course. And also be bold and confident because that's the key. 26 Likes 1 Share |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by LagosismyHome(f): 12:30pm On Aug 04, 2017 |
anodebeanthony: Glad to see this ........... Congrats . God bless your new journey |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Nobody: 12:32pm On Aug 04, 2017 |
Femmyy90:uve been working not volunteer service .. They will see you as a jobless person and uve out of school since 4 years and doing volunteer service.. U self |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Nobody: 12:36pm On Aug 04, 2017 |
Thank you! LagosismyHome: |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by mjksho(m): 12:49pm On Aug 04, 2017 |
mizznkem: Thanks. I found out myself. If you are flying EgyptAir, you can't. Laptop must be in check-in bag. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by joshtune: 1:04pm On Aug 04, 2017 |
smithsydny: Bro I've been out of highschool since 2011 went on a volunteer service for 2 years and I wasn't asked that question. Still got my visa approved. I'm not sure they saw me as a jobless person. 2 Likes |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by mjksho(m): 1:10pm On Aug 04, 2017 |
As I promised earlier that I will share my travel experience with you all so someone may learn One or two things, I will start that today and it should run for a day or two. Let's not waste anymore time and get into it. Took Uber to the airport in Lagos. Easy stuff. They have done a lot of work at reducing the crowd at departure section of MMIA, so your bags go through the X-ray machine at the main entrance and then to the NDLEA and Immigration desk at the same entrance. I wasn't carrying any foodstuff so the search was less than 30 seconds. They didn't ask for money too. And then I went straight to the airline counter. No further search was done here as used to be the case some years ago. So good job to them on that. On Egypt Air flight to the US, you have to put your laptop in the check-in bag. Toothpaste and perfumes too. Baggage drop off is fast too. I spent less than 10mins for everything. I had checked-in online and chosen a window seat too. Boarding started at 12:15pm. The aircraft was a small Boeing 737-800 on the Lagos-Cairo route. So boarding at MMIA was good. They asked me for tips though, a couple of NAHCO guys and immigration. But it's all good sha. To dispose my naira sef dey itch me for body. PS: For those saying POE is no big deal, well I got taken for secondary screening where I was further drilled. I think someone was deported on our flight. I will share with you all the details. But if you are legit, you should not be afraid of a secondary screening. 11 Likes
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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Attereloma: 1:33pm On Aug 04, 2017 |
Wow I wish I knew about this thread during my application time. Lots of people with great info here. Anyways please am asking for my sis, is there anyone in Uyo who is planning to write the GRE and needs to share materials or study together? |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Nobody: 1:37pm On Aug 04, 2017 |
joshtune:will u compare his question to yours. From his write its looking very weak. I've read transcript over and over again. Your kind of composure and how u tackle the first question gives u an edge.. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Fenix: 1:38pm On Aug 04, 2017 |
anodebeanthony: Fantastic! I am happy for you, bro. This is good news indeed. I can imagine how you must have felt when you were denied. There is something that I am noticing about most people who were granted...confidence and preparation. Know your course, know the story you want to tell and do not give up. All the best! 5 Likes |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Emmyirab(m): 1:44pm On Aug 04, 2017 |
Femmyy90:I think.. 1. Your answer to what you have been doing since you finished high school was too casual. I mean, you must have been doing something alongside. Think of something smart you did alongside help your uncle in his work. 2. Make your answer to "why this school? " academically related. I mean, you can adapt to the US educational system from any other college. Look for something academically related that makes the school different from others. Think of what you can get from the school, you cant get from others. Refire and Goodluck 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by joshtune: 1:49pm On Aug 04, 2017 |
smithsydny:Okay that's true! |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by LagosismyHome(f): 1:50pm On Aug 04, 2017 |
Femmyy90: read previous transcripts and learn how to answer questions intelligently ........... if the main reason is so you can fit into that environment then you don't need to go abroad for that .... many universities for Lagos , Ibadan, Enugu where you can fit in 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Nobody: 2:12pm On Aug 04, 2017 |
LagosismyHome:that kind of something... |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Victorjoel(m): 2:33pm On Aug 04, 2017 |
Hello Gavira. I understand you had three heavy bags and they were not with you at the screening. Please did you have another small hand bag(that had your credentials) with you also? I just want to be sure cos am using AA too. Thanks gaviria: 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by floraine: 2:34pm On Aug 04, 2017 |
Hian!!!! Maybe cos you didn't garri foodstuffs and they are like are we sure he is a student?? quote author=mjksho post=59143162]As I promised earlier that I will share my travel experience with you all so someone may learn One or two things, I will start that today and it should run for a day or two. Let's not waste anymore time and get into it. Took Uber to the airport in Lagos. Easy stuff. They have done a lot of work at reducing the crowd at departure section of MMIA, so your bags go through the X-ray machine at the main entrance and then to the NDLEA and Immigration desk at the same entrance. I wasn't carrying any foodstuff so the search was less than 30 seconds. They didn't ask for money too. And then I went straight to the airline counter. No further search was done here as used to be the case some years ago. So good job to them on that. On Egypt Air flight to the US, you have to put your laptop in the check-in bag. Toothpaste and perfumes too. Baggage drop off is fast too. I spent less than 10mins for everything. I had checked-in online and chosen a window seat too. Boarding started at 12:15pm. The aircraft was a small Boeing 737-800 on the Lagos-Cairo route. So boarding at MMIA was good. They asked me for tips though, a couple of NAHCO guys and immigration. But it's all good sha. To dispose my naira sef dey itch me for body. PS: For those saying POE is no big deal, well I got taken for secondary screening where I was further drilled. I think someone was deported on our flight. I will share with you all the details. But if you are legit, you should not be afraid of a secondary screening. [/quote] |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by biikeys(m): 3:01pm On Aug 04, 2017 |
masxfoster200: Congrats |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by biikeys(m): 3:06pm On Aug 04, 2017 |
Abimmbolar: LaGuardia is actually one of the worst airports in the US 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by biikeys(m): 3:09pm On Aug 04, 2017 |
vivyval: Southwest flights yeah will take care of checked luggage, but will not show up on most third party flight booking websites including google flights. Typically, you would have to go to their site and arrange the booking separately from your international leg. They can be lot cheaper too, for those that don't know 1 Like |
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