Swerveking14:
The white slips you were given... although they wouldn't ask for it shaaa

greyoyy:
Please does anyone know if it is advisable to apply for a US student visa for the 2nd time but to a different school...thank you for a prompt response.

Suntory:
Visa Approved.

This thread has been so helpful. Had to sign up today to give back to the thread.

I'll drop my transcript once I get my passport.

Pefuele:


Yeap,if you request for both. I had two i-20 last fall/summer.

segunbolawole:
I hope your question has been answered.

Meanwhile can I chat you privately?

vinomoe:
Thank you..so that means I can request for I-20 from 2 different schools for this next year spring?

Pefuele:


Congrats.Did you pay the reciprocity fee after Interview?

Suntory:
Will they also require any form of ID?

4gunners:
No

Dremca:
If actually you have this SAT score, apply to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's Meridian scholarship. It offer full ride that covers tuition, housing and board. You can do their interview via Skype if chosen as a finalists which I believe with your score, you will be chosen. Application deadline is December 1st, so the earlier you apply, the better. https://www.siue.edu/undergraduate/direct-entry-meridian/meridian-scholars-program.shtml

Tboy0007:
Good morning everyone, Please I dropped my proposed transcript earlier for help and till now no assistance PLEASE
I will do so again, Please help a brother in need too. Congratulations to those who got it positive in their interview.

My proposed Transcript

VO:Good morning
Me:Good morning Sir/Ma

VO:Have you ever applied for a Visa?
Me:No I have not

VO:Have you ever travelled
Me:No, I have had no reason to untill now.

VO:Why study in the US and not Nigeria or Canada?
Me:The US has best educational system based on quality and practice and has constantly upgraded her educational system to fit global requirements. Which is great for my intended course of study. I chose the US because i have always wanted to diversify with several cultures which US has, with various people studying from various parts of the world. Therefore, going for my masters in the US will give me a competitive edge in terms of skills gained that I can reapply upon my return to Nigeria.

VO:What is the name of the school you applied to?

Me:WIU
VO:Did you apply to any other schools?
Me:Yes, Texas University of technology and Wisconsin whitewater's

VO: Why WIU?
Me:The University offers excellent research opportunities which tallies with my interest with good student to faculty ratio. Also the university has an accelerated 3 semester per academic year, which permits me to quicky complete my studies and upon my return to Nigeria resume a role with the federal ministry of education.
VO:How did you hear of the school?
Me:I researched on academic websites such as us news,princeton reviews, Niches and I streamedlined my search based on my area of research interest.

VO:What do you know about the school?
Me:The university offers both undergraduate and post graduate studies, characterised by innovative teaching, research and Services. It has 2 major campus in Macomb and Quard-cities.

VO:What program will major in and why?
Me:Master in political science, this is because the course will help deepen my knowledge & understanding of one of the most powerful forces operating on people, communities and cooperation, which this knowledge would be of great value to every citizens of it's country. Also cause have a bright opportunity of working in Federal Ministry of education.

VO:How will the degree help you?
Me:The degree will afford me world class technical and analytical skills required in transferring knowledge, governances and policy making. It will also enable me develop critical thinking skills related to the ability to analyse and profer future policies.With my master in PS I will be able to contribute my quota to the effective planning and execution of policies to the failing educational system in Nigeria.

VO:What was your undergraduate course of study and why are you changing to PS?
Me: Business Education, I made a switch because the course will help me have a better understanding of how government operates and interact, the impacts of government policies on economic stability and growth.

VO: What are your study plan and plan after your degree?
Me:I am required to complete 36credit units in 24months, This comprises of 30credit work & 6 credit electives.some of my course includes Public Policy Analysis and Program Evaluation,Public Administration, Public Policy Analysis and Bureaucracy and Administrative Law and Politics. Upon my graduation, I will return to Nigeria, apply to University as a lecturer and also consult for the government on policy making.

VO:Who will be sponsoring you?

Me:My aunty and my family
VO:what does she do ?
Me:she is a successful business woman, she own a company that deals with importation of computer & other technology accessories in Lagos and Owerri. She also the duputy managing director of a real estate company.

VO: what is your relationship with her and why she paying?
Me:she is my aunty from my dad's family , She has always been interested in my academic performance right from my secondary school through my undergraduate degree and promised; if i have a minimum of second class upper, she would sponsor me through my second degree.

VO: Where would you be staying while you studying?
Me:I will be residing on campus.

Positive VO remark: I will be approving your Visa
Me: Thanks

Millzpappi:
Please I saw something here like reciprocity fee
Please I need to know about it I’m having my interview on Wednesday

Millzpappi:
Good morning please I have my interview on Wednesday
I was given admission to study business administration in Troy university Alabama
I had band 7 in my ielts exams
My admission came with a 50% scholarship
Please tell me things I need to know
This is my second time going

Millzpappi:
Please I saw something here like reciprocity fee
Please I need to know about it I’m having my interview on Wednesday

chima1978:

It was in Lagos and the reciprocity fee is N40,700.

ultimatebas:

Make sure you go with the exact amount because you can wait hours for your change which you must collect. Because the U.S embassy doesn't need your change

chima1978:

No, they accept only cash and try having the exact amount cause they have issue with change.

Suntory:
Yes, I did.

I had my debit card with me, so I just withdrew there in the interview hall and paid cash.

LagosismyHome:


Next time used the search button ontop, it will bring up any old post regarding the search word and if you had you would have seen comments such as

effyzzy:
Visa Approved || Passport collected
Venue: Abuja

Very calm place... Didn't have the usual Lagos rush.
Did the usual checks and biometrics.
I was asked to go retake a passport though... they needed something within the last 6 months. (2k just went like that)

Fast forward to my interview.
A woman in her late 40s. Very calm and friendly.

VO: So you're going to the University of New Mexico
ME: Yes, in Albuquerque
VO: How did you find out about the school?
ME: I did an online research using USnews and Princeton Review on schools offering Electrical Engineering with Communications as a Research area and a faculty with a strong Focus in my area of research interest which is 'Cognitive Radios'
VO: Cog what??
ME: Cognitive Radios
VO: what's that? I've never heard of it (laughing)
ME: Explains what 'cognitive radio' is
VO: Your school is expensive
ME: Yes ma, but I got a graduate assistantship position that fully covers my tution, with very generous monthly stipends
VO: Do you have any document from the school that shows this?
ME: Brings out my Admission letter
VO: They wrote here that it's just for one academic year
ME: Yes ma, it's renewable if I maintain a particular GPA level
VO: in case you lose your funding, do you have support from home?
ME: Yes, My cousin offered to support me in such a case
VO: What does he do?
ME: He's the head of blah blah at blah blah
VO: What about your family?
ME: Yes, my family would be supporting me as well
VO: What do they do?
ME: Explains
VO: Okay, (then types for like 30 seconds, the next thing I saw was that cute white paper) ...'I will be approving your VISA' was all I heard
ME: Thank you ma
VO: Hold on... In a case where you lose your source of funding, what will you do?
ME: I will come back to my country immediately
VO: When does your program start?
ME: January
VO: Make sure you don't arrive before Dec... Or you'll be turned back at the POE
ME: Alright ma, thank you
VO: Good. Take this... Do you have cash for your repository fees?
ME: No ma, but I have my card
(I proceeded to the ATM, made a withdrawal and paid)

Grateful for this thread, as it was very helpful in my preparation. Goodluck to everyone and see you in Trumpland.

GOD ALONE BE PRAISED!!!

effyzzy:
Yes, I did.

GRE and TOEFL

rasheedtobi:
Hello, please when is the earliest possible time to apply for visa for Fall 2020 resumption?

clapper04:


Visa for Fall 2020? well, the moment you get the I-20 from your preferred school.