chibertha:
Mr/Mrs agent after collecting money you run here for use to help you solve your problem.
Buy us kaikai first in order words what is your candidates profile.

Point of correction, I am not an agent and probably years before you heard about Nairaland I had gotten my Visa, moved, and graduated. As much as you tried making it look cool I still find your l comment very rude and uncalled for. If you have an answer to a/the question (that is if you have had said experience or directly know someone who’s, not seeking any other opinion), drop it, if not, it’s not so hard to ignore. Respectfully.

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I attempted liking this 1000 times. This is exactly my point. It is an edge to take classes online from Nigeria. I am not a VO, but I am wise enough to know it shows how genuine your study plans are.

Friedpotato:

You people will just come and make unnecessary generalizations and factless conclusions.

You can always tell the V.O that your school doesn't offer online classes for your course but that was 'only' made available for fall due to the Coronavirus and it won't be available by spring. The V.Os knows this. Like the case of Havard and other big schools.

Apart from that you can always Google why in person classes are better than online classes and tell them one.

Taking online classes has it benefits. it proves that you're financially bouyant to be able to have covered your tuition and you might most likely focus on school and not planning to use F1 as a devious means to run.

If covid subsides, there is a guarantee sir. Ask your dean why classes can NEVER remain solely online and he/she will enlighten you what American education system entails and what is needed for certain programs to remain accredited. It is not about what students and teachers want, it is about the regulations of the individual accreditation boards. And to burst your bubbles, you're wrong when you said "Most Professors...", I would rather say, "very few Professors..."

pompeiimagnus:


There are no guarantees that in-person classes would resume by Spring. Most Professors and students even prefer the online classes, and many schools are already adapting to this hybrid system. COVID has shown that remote learning is very possible. The folks mainly affected are international students, due to our visa status and its inherent restrictions.

You absolutely have no idea, how people who had all you mentioned and more got turned back for zero reasons. I got a scholarship for someone in one of the Universities here, with accommodation, 4k annual allowance from school, and yes, a strong bank account. I was shocked when he called me to announce he was denied. I was still so optimistic, got his appointment fees paid again, and zoom, he was denied again. There is absolutely unfair treatment but truth is, it's as well deserving. Our brothers and sisters have messed up the system and we are paying for it.

pompeiimagnus:


Nobody treats us unfairly. These people are paid to do their jobs, so don't blame them. Get into a good program, make sure your finances are in great shape, prove your genuineness at the interview, and get your visa. What's so difficult about it??

True talk brother. The rest of the world don't get same treatment, and we all know why. In as much as we cry out for unfair treatment, we must as well call our brothers and sisters to order. Just look at what is happening in Dubai at the moment. we are the architect of our problems and we certainly need to blame ourselves for it. I came to US same year and in the same school with a guy from a certain African country. It was the Spring semester. One month into the Semester, nigga told me he was going back to his country. Despite my preaching this guy left after the Spring break and never came back. I was curious and asked him what the visa process was like in his country and from what he said, there are very few people applying for Visa and those who apply get it without stress. My point, na we do us! And then, our leaders have also sold us for plates of porridge. Nigeria is more popular for the wrong reasons and it keeps getting worse, sadly.

Matinho:
Its just so sad that the Visa officers treat people with no esteem or regard on these interview. And when you compare with people in other parts of the world, they dont get these unfair treatment.These students have worked hard to gain admissions and want an education to better themselves but achieving their dreams lies in the hands of one person who may or may not give them a fair hearing at a 45 seconds interview. Every country has its shortcomings and just because there are many bad eggs from naija doesnt mean there are no genuine students going to study and hoping to make an impact in the world Goodluck to the guy going to the film academy, hopefully one day we go see you for the next black panther movie and you will make naija proud. These unnecessary inequitable treatment to prospective naija students to USA too will pass someday.

Hey, I disagree with you, completely. On a good day, there are courses schools won't allow you take completely online. This whole online shit is basically because of this pandemic and as soon as it subsides reasonably, schools are gonna implement those restrictions again making it impossible to take "commonly in person classes" online. My school for example is trying the first two weeks of class online, for some courses. After two weeks, they probably will make adjustments. Also, international students have the option to take classes online/from any location just for this semester, from Spring, classes will take a normal shape, hopefully. So, if your classes next session are meant to be completely in person and you have all things in place, no VO will refuse to give you visa, except you really mess up at your interview. I rather see beginning online now as an advantage, except your school is still gonna have the option to take classes online next session in which case the VO will probably wonder why you still want a visa for a course you can take online. My suggestion, if your school is completely going in person next session, begin the course right away. It's to your advantage. But if your school is remaining online or is still gonna have the option for online, then, reconsider beginning now, based on your long term plans.

Jidebambam:
Hi everybody,
I recently joined this forum as advised by a friend. I am particularly interested in the USA visa thread. i recently secured an admission with the New York Film Academy with a $5000 assistance for 6 semesters. I am admitted for fall but I can only take classes online for this fall. I have a lot of questions as classes resume next week. Should I take fall classes online or defer till next year? What are the chances of securing a visa next semester if I take classes online for the fall semester. All input will be highly appreciated. Thank you all in advance!

I disagree with you sir. It in fact, is best to begin now if his school is going in person next session.

ridlaw:
Differ your admission till your program is back in class !!! Don’t take classes online when you don’t have a visa. That’s enough reason to deny your application. The VO will think if you can take classes online then why do you need to get a visa.

Who in this house is in San Antonio, Texas.

Ifesinachi22:


God bless you bro. Its just my Transcript. I want it to be delivered in WES office in New York in atmost 5 working days

I would recommend DHL. Maximum of 22k will get it sent and it's usually within 5 working days, especially if you are sending from cities like Abuja and Lagos that flights connect directly to US.

God bless you too brother.

Ifesinachi22:
Good evening everyone.

Please am about sending my documents to WES. I want to ask please, which company is best in sending documents?
Good reputation and fast delivery.
How much do they charge sending documents to US from Nigeria.
And how long does it take to deliver.

Please your urgent response is highly anticipated for an informed decision.

God bless all of us

DHL is good and the most commonly used in Nigeria, followed by UPS, arguably (USPS is cheapest but unfortunately 'not working independently' in Nigeria). The cost depends on the weight and location of the document you are sending. But usually 13k to 22k. Again, it depends on the weight of the parcel, where you are sending to/from, and how soon you want it delivered.

Hope this helps

Lightp:


Not every course offer full ride. I have seen the list and my course lol, you hardly see full ride for masters program which you must do first before thinking about Ph.D. well it's not impossible. If you can get a full ride go for it.

With great gpa and test score, there are many full rides for Masters brother. All you need is dedicate your time and search for schools

The chances are as high as any other course and as low as same. In other words, it all depends on how prepared you are, having the right documents, and then grace!

fideliajohn:
What are the chances of securing a Visa for Master's Degree in Human resources Management?

Hello House, Who is in UTSA, St. Mary's University, or any of the San Antonio, Texas, Universities?

BeebarHH:
Hi everyone.

I had to retrieve my password to submit this post as I forgot it as soon as I opened the account years ago. This is because I think it's really important to also drop my transcript here as i have read several transcripts from the older threads which really helped me today at the embassy. So I'd like to thank everyone who has made a comment or another since the beginning of US visa thread (I'm not sure if 'thread' is what they call it but you know what I mean yeah?)

The pre-screening section was fine but i got a bit scared when a lady who's supposed to confirm the passport right before the bio-metrics shook her head while looking through my I-20. She didn't say what the issue was but I knew I had to start praying immediately. I then noticed pink and yellow slips being issued to most applicants. If I hadn't read through this thread from part 13, I would have assumed they were all granted the visa because some of those applicants had been the US and many other countries before and sounded legit. I personally didn't understand the reason for the denial. Anyway, lets skip to my interview.

I was interviewed by a guy at the third booth which went like this
VO: Good morning
ME: Good morning
VO: Pass me your passport please
ME: Here
VO: So you're going to Georgia state
ME: Yes I am. i intend to study for a master's degree in Geosciences at Georgia State University
VO: oh Student Visa
ME: yes
VO: pass me your I-20
ME: here
VO: (looks through the i-20) ohhh Master's
ME: yes, Masters in geosciences
VO: How long is your program
ME: 28 months
VO: how many schools did you apply to?
ME: three schools. Kansas state university, the University of North Dakota and georgia state Uni but I chose Georgia State Uni because I was impressed by its academic ranking in terms of innovation, commitment to teaching and also research. I was also interested in the work of Dr Hassan who has worked extensively on structural geology. I intend to use the acquired to further study the Niger Delta. The Niger Delta hosts the largest oil reserve in Nigeria.
VO: (nods) very good. so you intend to go for a PhD afterwards?(then he looked right into my eyes)
ME: (looking confused) No, I believe the knowledge acquired would be enough to independently study the Niger Delta. My plan is to apply to Shell Nigeria, where I did my graduate Internship, as an experienced Geologist wherein I'd use the data acquired over the years to further understand reservoir connectivity and communication which would in turn boost hydrocarbon production.
VO: (nods) very good. So you did an Internship at Shell
ME: Yes
VO: good...I see you have a deficit of $12000 aside your assistantship. Who'd be paying for that?
ME:My Uncle
VO: Pass me his Bank Statement
ME: Okay but give me a second to get it...here
VO: (looks through it for longer than I expected and I suspected that he assumed the statement was in Naira but I didn't say anything) Oh he's in switzerland so the currency is in CHF
ME: yeah
VO: (he looked me in the eye again) i will be issuing your visa (pauses for a second to process my reaction) you should pick it up at the point...(I didnt hear the rest cuz I was trying to absorb the fact that my visa was granted)
ME: (emotionless face) Okay, thank you
VO: Please go there to pay your reciprocity fees. You should always take your I-20 with you when you travel......(I zoned out again but tried to appear like I was hearing it for the first time even though my school has put me through the entire process but of course he was trying to help and I appreciated that)
ME: ( nods) Okay, thank you.

What I learned from this is
1. Don't memorize your answers. Practicing a billion times would give you an default, memorized response but try to be flexible with it so that you can think while responding. This is because most times, the tension could cause you to forget the rhythm of your response and that could disorient you completely but if you're listening to yourself speak you can always replace a forgotten response with a more logical answer....Half of my responses weren't delivered as rehearsed.
2. Don't wait for the VO to ask every question. if you've gone through this visa posts long enough you'd see a pattern in the questions. e.g which schools did you apply to, why that school and what are your plans after the degree. Answering them before being asked shows that you actually have a plan already and didn't just cook something up because they asked. While sounding smart with your brief and combined response, the VO also wouldn't have the opportunity to pay special attention to each response like if they were asked individually.... I learned this while rehearsing with my Kid bro last night
3. Please don't lie. there was a man who said he hadn't been denied by any country as he has traveled to so many countries only for the VO to roll his eyes and say "really? are you sure?" then he started to confess and ultimately got denied. You can't tell how much info they have of you.
4. Please please and please, practice your response with the intention that you wouldn't stay any longer in the US than the degree you're going for. The PhD question that was asked of me was a trick i believe. If I had said yes then it would have shown that I wasn't eager to come back and that I'd stay back in the US at the slightest opportunity.. I actually didn't realize this until after the interview.
5. Be prepared. Practice as much as you can and be confident. If you're a genuine student with the intention to study for a better future, remind yourself of that every time because you deserve the opportunity.
6. Speak up and speak out. Don't frustrate the VO by sounding like you've got a sore in your mouth. If you have stage fright like me and tend to speak at a low tone in an interview, lean closer to the receiver. Also, once you notice that the VO is struggling with an Info, especially funding, clear the air before he gives you the pink slip. I should have spoken out immediately i noticed him struggling with the Bank Statement ... Thank God he realized it eventually but not everyone gets that lucky.
7. I don't need to tell anyone to pray. That's default. You should go in with the conviction that your prayer has been accepted. That can loosen up the tension a bit and also improve confidence.


I'm so sorry for the long post, i just wish to give back as much information as I gained from Nairaland. I hope this helps a lot of people.

by the way, hold your reciprocity fee. Its N40,700 or $110. You must show the fee in *CASH*in either currency before you even get past the second checkpoint and there are about 5 of them before meeting the VO (but they'd only confirm that you have the fee once). If you get the Visa you'd pay the fee and if you don't then you'd take your money away with you.

Finally(I promise), don't pray for the VO to retain your Passport because the system has changed. the VO would return your passport to you with a tiny pick slip and the usual white paper which you'd take to the booth where you'd pay your reciprocity fee. that's where they'd retain your passport and the tiny pink paper.

Thank you.

You too get sense! Congratulations and welcome to America

nmicky:
can someone present his father's company statement of account during f1 visa interview processes.

Yes, though it is not the best to do, just be sure to go with the necessary backup letters.

PtBlank:
Hello, I have an appointment date for 2nd week in December but I logged in now and noticed that there are earlier dates. However, attached is the message that pops up on my dashboard. The 'Reschedule appointment' tab is active. Does this mean I'll have to pay another receipt fee if I try to reschedule?

Note: I haven't cancelled any appointment before

It is very clear, dont cancel

N2B2:


Do business? Aren't you going to study? That's a huge red flag; they'd consider you a potential migrant.

Also, why are you getting school information from Forbes?

I think you could work on these.

As in eeh, the red flag is glaring

segunbolawole:
Hi Comrade,

Applying to one school doesn't mean unseriousness, it's the situation of our country and migration story that put us in such fix.. If we should follow our SOP and mean every word in it, you will barely have two schools that will give you same resource you going for. I'm sure u will agree with me that u can't use one SOP for multiple schools. So, that means our so called passion we describe in the SOP is coined for the purpose of getting out.

No attack here, but I am not a fan of the way people sound in matters about studying in USA...
My Jamb, I only went to write Post Utme in one school, I wasn't denied admission because of that. And that's because I was sure of what I wanted.

Anyway... The perception of reality is more real than reality itself. US embassy has shaped what we see normal and abnormal not our true drive.

With all due respect Sir.

Even in your so called JAMB you had the opportunity to choose like three schools, or should I say, you were mandated to choose at least three school. So that too makes no sense to you? APPLYING TO JUST ONE SCHOOL IS A SIGN OF UNSERIOUSNESS AND LAZINESS, Take it or leave it.

[Qquote author=segunbolawole post=84085997]Hi Comrade,

Applying to one school doesn't mean unseriousness, it's the situation of our country and migration story that put us in such fix.. If we should follow our SOP and mean every word in it, you will barely have two schools that will give you same resource you going for. I'm sure u will agree with me that u can't use one SOP for multiple schools. So, that means our so called passion we describe in the SOP is coined for the purpose of getting out.

No attack here, but I am not a fan of the way people sound in matters about studying in USA...
My Jamb, I only went to write Post Utme in one school, I wasn't denied admission because of that. And that's because I was sure of what I wanted.

Anyway... The perception of reality is more real than reality itself. US embassy has shaped what we see normal and abnormal not our true drive.
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With all due respect Sir.

Even in your so called JAMB you had the opportunity to choose like three schools, or should I say, you were mandated to choose at least three school. So that too makes no sense to you? APPLYING TO JUST ONE SCHOOL IS A SIGN OF UNSERIOUSNESS AND LAZINESS, Take it or leave it.

LagosismyHome:


Data protection laws ... Vo are not above that but I hear you and support doing the right thing always

I understand your position, but I am sure you also signed that part that gave away that exclusive right at the end of your application or maybe this is applicable to only the schools I applied to. Embassy WILL verify your info when they want that. Thanks for still telling him to do the right thing anyways

gaviria:
Noone will know how many schools you applied to. You just have to be confident in the one school you applied to. I applied to just 1 school a couple of years ago, but i had all my facts right and gathered in regards to that school. The interviewer asked how many schools i applied to and i said 3. I'm not asking you to lie, i'm just saying the VO only knows what you tell them most of the time.

You got it all right until you said "...the VO only knows what you tell them..." I would rather say, the VO knows everything they wanna know, except they don't wanna dig it. Before my visa was granted, I was placed on AP for over three weeks. I tell you man, those guys dug up and confirmed all the info I gave. Amazingly, I applied abroad but the investigations went to as far as Nigeria.

My advice to Approved2019: is, you have the time to just throw in applications to just any school for records. Ask yourself, if it completely doesn't matter, why would those that applied to just one school lie to VO they applied to more? Now, it is very easy for a VO to find out you are telling lies, if he is so bent on digging you. It just takes a call to the said schools to know if there's an application in your name and boom, you are in soup. Don't ever presume. We aren't all lucky. Finally, stand on the truth and do what you think is right.

Approved2019:
Hi again house

I have another question. For the questions "How many schools did you apply to" and "Which schools?" Is there a way for the VO to verify how many and which schools I applied to?

I applied to only one school, but I don't know if this will put the VO off.

I really get shocked when I hear people say they applied to JUST ONE school, like really? In truth that shows no seriousness.

For your question, just say the truth brother. You applied to one school and that is it.

However, if I were you, I would just through in like two more applications JUST to say "I began applying to three, schools, but couldn't complete the rest after I got my admission in fffff hence fffff was the best ...among the three". Then, be prepared to also answer why it is your favorite of the three. This is better than telling lies.


In my case, I applied to about 5 schools and had about 3 incomplete applications, I said exactly that and was good to go.

LagosismyHome:


Welcome to America and May God bless your new journey

Please drop a transcript of your visa interview and what your AP process was like so others can be informed about a thing or two . Tanks

Hello, I sure will drop the transcripts, missed three weeks of lectures so trying so hard to catch up... before I drop that when I am free, points to note, first, my interview was not in Nigeria, the questions were just so spontaneous, totally different from what's in here but then haven prepared exceptionally for the usual questions, I swept through.

As for my Initial AP status, I spent almost three weeks waiting and praying, but the the inspiration/advise came and I bombarded the embassy with emails and next day they acted, all thanks to God it came out positive. My advise to anyone future AP 'victim', please, wait for the embassy for like a week, if you don't hear from them, e-mail them and cal. Ignore that shit in that paper telling you not to contact until after 60 days, I mean...


My experience so far in brief: Education pass education, there's almost no education in Nigeria, don't come here and argue with me before I vex oo. My first lecture here, I almost weeped for my country and continent. Nigeria is still farrrrrr.

My school needs more African students though, we are about 10 here from Africa and 4 of us are Nigerians. I am the only graduate student here from Nigeria and in coming weeks I will be officially going around different states/localities that have notable African communities to create awareness...beginning with Houston here.

May God bless Nigeria! May God bless Africa! God has blessed America mehn!!!!!!

GboyegaD:


Enjoy Texas and its awesome weather. What part of Texas are you if you do not mind me asking?

Currently in Houston, but moving to San Antonio on monday

I just got to America. This is God's own country indeed. Everything is soooo organised. Thanks everyone, thank God. Texas is bae

Judgepelumi:

Lol I did this for 3weeks on AP but no show till I mailed them and did a follow up with calls, eventually I got it after a month. I'm not saying praying is bad but sometimes certain things require actions, not everytime praying especially for them to remember one's application is still on AP. What if I kept praying and waiting and I didn't take action? My thoughts sha

Hello, please what was the outcome after the one month wait?

clapper04:


Send a pm to sheke01

Was about suggesting him too. Sheke01 is the best bet, contact him.

Ola9292:
Hello house, if i am married,can i travel with my wife for my masters degree or i have to go first and she joins me later? Thanks

Your wife can join you immediately on F2, but you will provide evidence of sufficient funds for her sojourn, etc

Olawale008888:
Mine took 3 days...i think everyone whose visa is approved at the embassy will still be on Administrative processing b4 it changes to Issued

Okay bro. Yours was eventually approved right?

Hello

Please who's been on Administrative Processing here. How long did it take them to update your status?

jerrypeacelinks:



The step I know is to watch and pray. If u are clean then why worry? Go home, pack your luggage, prepare to book ur flight and rush to ur babe them house and engage her now now now. You are flying soon. I wish you the best.

Lol..., I am a ''Virgin boy'', no girlfriend.

I am very very clean. All documents legit. Also got more documents today which I wanted to e-mail them but I was advised by friends to hold on. ALL MY DOCUMENTS ARE GENUINE!