Musbeni:
please bro I want you to do mock visa interview with me. Can I DM please

Malone122:
obviously yes you are changing to the new passport number

Call them through the web and let them assist you in updating it

Predstan:


All the universities that accept WES evaluation

Denuga91:
Can anyone tell me how efficient money order is?
Someone helped me pay my SEVIS fee via money order in the US on Wednesday. I'm yet to see my confirmation receipt.

abdullahi45:
Good day, Fellow Nairalanders,

I have been passively following this trend.

I would be glad to receive your responses to the below questions regarding F-1 visa application.

I am nearing the completion of a master's degree at a University in South Africa and I intend to resume a doctoral position at an American University in the Fall. My question is, will applying and interviewing for my F-1 visa in South Africa (as opposed to Nigeria) reduce my chances of securing the visa?

Since all my family members are in Nigeria, how can I convince the VO of my home ties (if I am applying from South Africa)?

Also, is it okay to tell the VO that I will resume work in Nigeria or South Africa after my doctoral study?

Is there anything else I need to know?

Thank you for your time and invaluable responses.

@justwise @NigPatriot @Predstan @Malone122 @meritdee @fairheart @bukkymbo

meritdee:


Yes, you can. Look for schools that offer conditional admission.

You may also want to evaluate your CGPA on a 4-point scale as well.

dayviheed91:
Pls my good people in the house, I need transcripts for visa interview coming up soonest and also any Tennessee tech student in here? Pls signify

NigPatriot:


For your preparation, kindly go through this thread https://www.nairaland.com/5233208/general-usa-student-visa-enquiries-part

It contains past transcripts of many F1 applicants. Look at the approvals and learn from the denials too. Practice and gain confidence, but have it at the back of your mind that not everyone gets the visa at first trial, some finally do get it after their 4th attempt - knowing this will relieve tension and not make it look like a do or die affair for you.

OMOZ1:



I received mail from graduate studies yesterday tell me to re-send my document, and I sent all the required documents since on the 4th of this month, though I sent it to them again sa

Worriedwife:
Good evening guys,
I have taken my time 2 go through the thread so I won’t ask repetitive questions. I commend all the contributors, but I want to know is I can do my Masters in the US with a CGPA of 2.7/5

obyas2:
I do not have there contact number

PotentialNurse:


It is efficient, it takes 1-3 days for the money order to reach SEVP and it also take them 1-3days to process your payment. You should get a confirmation between Monday-Wednesday.

Dmoney1992:
Goodevening all, please after receiving I-20 what next?

Malone122:
sevis fee payment and visa fee payment then you book for your interview

meritdee:


Hi Abdullahi,

Applying and interviewing for F-1 VISA from South Africa will not reduce your chances of securing a VISA. Resuming your Ph.D. immediately after your master's degree shows you're ambitious, but you would have to convince the VO why a US School is the next move in your ambitious journey.

If you maintained a good travel history between Nigeria and South Africa, you need not worry about home ties.

That you would be back in Nigeria or South Africa for work should not be the first thing you'd say when asked what you'll do after your Doctoral program. What if there are specific areas in the US where your research breakthrough would significantly boost their economy? I would start by highlighting the importance of evaluating sectors (around the world) where your research would be useful. Obtain buy-in, and contribute to the improvement of the sector. Tailor your responses around being an ambitious researcher and be consistent.

Goodluck.

Gokoyer1401:
From my experience, I will tell you to return to Nigeria to apply for your visa. Atleast you will show to some extent that you have some home ties.

Think about it, you finish your MSc in a foreign country, why cant you return to your home country when you are done with the purpose of staying in foreign country? This must be one of the questions your VO will have at the back of his/her mind. I am not an expert but I will advise you to return to Nigeria to apply for the US visa.

Footboss:
Good evening house

Please, I don't know if there is anything I can do about my deactivated Visa fee. I exhaused the number times to reschedule (I thought it was thrice).

Any hope? Or I should just proceed with another payment

tracker01:


Thanks for your response, Please how do I go about the sevis fee payment and visa fee payment? am I still going to pay the two fees on https://www.ustraveldocs.com? what about DS-160. is it before making the two payments before I can fill the DS-160 form or after paying the two fees?
please the guru in the house kindly help. I have received my i-20 but I am confused about the visa application process.

abdullahi45:


@Gokoyer1401. Thank you so much for your response.

I am technically not done with my MSc degree. And If I am to go to Nigeria to apply, it means I will have to take a break from my study.

What do you think?

Gokoyer1401:
Is the school that give you PhD admission aware of the msc that you are running in S/A? Talking about a break, do you have to finish the msc before you move to US?

abdullahi45:
Good day, Fellow Nairalanders,

I have been passively following this trend.

I would be glad to receive your responses to the below questions regarding F-1 visa application.

I am nearing the completion of a master's degree at a University in South Africa and I intend to resume a doctoral position at an American University in the Fall. My question is, will applying and interviewing for my F-1 visa in South Africa (as opposed to Nigeria) reduce my chances of securing the visa?

Since all my family members are in Nigeria, how can I convince the VO of my home ties (if I am applying from South Africa)?

Also, is it okay to tell the VO that I will resume work in Nigeria or South Africa after my doctoral study?

Is there anything else I need to know?

Thank you for your time and invaluable responses.

@justwise @NigPatriot @Predstan @Malone122 @meritdee @fairheart @bukkymbo

meritdee:


Sure, you can.

tracyroy:
Boss, pls I'm interested in a mock interview.
Can I pm you?

Allylic:
Congrats to those that have gotten their admission and funding.
To those still waiting,your Congratulations is on the way.
Please try to schedule your visa interview as fast as you can.I think 120 days before earliest resumption on your I20.
Lastly,please contact me for your cheap and affordable flights..
A trial will convince you

meritdee:


From my findings, it is better to make arrangements to bring your child along. Leaving your 1-year-old child behind isn't a home tie; it is punishment. Your child needs you.