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I will interprete it o. Lol...how una dey na. I have missed everybody o.

Yvete: Gini ka i na-ekwu? O soso *yimu* ka i ma asu! Haha!
Nobody will intepret this for you.

Looks like stem is the way o.....I'm happy though because na information technology be my way o....although its a 2nd degree...first degree was Mech. Enginerring for 9ja here. Na God go help us all....I'm really packing for my journey Next month.....Obama land.

S/o to Yvette , imperiouxx, kpoli, mamacita et. al..... One love Mehn....
I no forget my Nwanne bros......big Francis

Chris407: Hi everyone pls I am very confuse,I had my interview last year but un fortunately it didn't go wee so I wld like to reappl. But d question now is that on my old i20 which I took to d embassy at the consulate at abuja my major was types as business administration which was a mistake and I was planning to change as soon as I get there,I had to defer my admission to fall semester but I learnt my major now on the new i20 is economics which is the right one but different from the one I took to my last interview. Pls what shld I do,will there be any question why the major on the i20 is different from the last one I took would dey have recorded the other on their system the last time I was there? I ned y'all to help me pllzzzz

I dont think that will be a problem. Since you didn't get the visa the first time when you took the i-20 with the wrong course. And now you deferred and your new i-20 states your correct course then you SHOULD BE good to go because i don't think the VO do state courses on i-20s among part of the reasons for being denied on their system. So the VO who will interview you this time will not even know there was a mistake on your first i-20 they denied you with. Thats my own thoughts tho...but the house can add more to what i have said if I'm wrong . Cheers!

bodeplot: wow!!! good work again @imperiouxx..thanks for the stuff and @bigfrancis21 please bro, help me send copies of the GRE material + TOEFL 2013 edition with the CD to my mail...<<makinde.akinbode@yahoo.com>> Thanks in advance big francis.

bigfrancis21: Sent.

I think i will need it too Bro...A friend of mind wants to write toefl and GRE. anthony2xl@yahoo.com

imperiouxx: heyyy! We now have a drunkenmaster https://serve.mysmiley.net/characters/character0050.gif on this thread. Master, master will teach me how to fight praying mantis style?!https://serve.mysmiley.net/characters/character0082.gif

imperiouxx no go kee me with all these smiley. You always have the right one to suit every word and scenario. Nice one

drunkenmaster: Hi there, i am presently studying in the UK (M.Sc.), i want to apply for a tourist visa to visit the United States. Prior to my travel to the UK, i applied for a students visa to the United States, but i was denied based on my own doing(really i was trying hard to leave Nigeria at that time. i actually applied for another B.Sc when i already had a B.Sc. with good grades (2.1) and i had a good job, didn't take TOEFL and all that, i guess the VO saw through me). Don't let me bore you guys with my stories. After i was denied the Visa, the school sent me a mail that i'm owing $132.00. On querying the school, they replied that i did not pay my application fees which i paid, the school claimed there was an issue with their IT at that time and i should provide proof of payment which is the last 4 digits of the card i paid with. At this time, i had misplaced the card. Although i got an online receipt for the transaction, the school claimed that i needed to produce the last 4 digits of the card.( I paid the application fee over 18 months before i completed my documentation and applied for VISA and we all know its impossible for the school to process the application without paying the fees),in addition, the fee for posting the I-20 was lodged into my account with the school. I was furious and disappointed as i didn't get the Visa, so up till now, i have not paid the $132.50 (i was denied in 2011). The school still send me the bill monthly. My question is can i apply for a tourist visa without paying the school? Will my application be successful? What do you guys suggest? Thank you!

Bro i'd advice you pay the fee because they cant lie to you they didn't get the money if they truly got it. I remember when i was traveling to the UK and i used my FirstBank Visa card to book for Hotel reservation and they accepted it only for them to tell me at the dieing minute that they could not authorize my card and no amount was charged and my reservation was cancelled. I was so mad because i tot they had charged me and lied. but when i called my bank they told me there was a problem with my credit card at that time because the funds i transferred into Card from my dom account wasn't actually processed at that time but it was showing on my online account balance summary as processed. So you gotta contact your bank to find out if you were actually remitted on the day you made that application fee payment. Or better still just pay the fee because it might boomerang on you big time bro...Little things can turn to big tinz for yankee. Cheers!

Yvete: LMBO! Wow Kpolli. You forgot to tell him NOT to receive treatment/pills like Imperiouxx did. Loool. Think he's still paying on that!
I tell everyone the same thing especially when in an accident. Hold your neck and scream like you're in pain, but you must request your personal doctor - Naija doctor - share payment in half!

lmao

Yvete: Loool @ American English. Very sweet when you're pissed!
What I like is that its informal with lots of contractions (lazy man's speech) even at a workplace. "How you doin?" may be incorrect to someone used to British English, but it works in all settings in America. Its strange to ask someone, "How do you do?" WTH? And when your own boss calls everyone a mo-fo, what do you expect? A---ta is worse with cursing!
Did you watch Piers Morgan and Alex Jones (Gun control guy) on CNN? The guy said something kinda like, "Get yo British a$$ outta here!" on national TV. Then started mimicking Pier's British accent. hehehehe Quite unbelievably stup!d!

Anfnie (Anthony - That's how your name is pronounced), be a good 'boy'. No punches, jabs or uppercuts!

yea....lol. thats how my gurlfriend back in school used to pronounce it. she be omo olowo and rich gurls can form English too much. I'll be good and try to control anger when necessary. Thanks once again...imperiouxx and Yvette.

imperiouxx: Just like "Goddamnit! just shout the fucck up, I don't give a fucck about what's wrong with your fucck decision. If you don't like the room, get your motherfucckin a ss out of the house or you go to hell or you kiss my royal a ss" - Typical American when annoyed.

Anthony learn only the good words and no fight because police dey work 24/7 and 911 isn't hard to dial by a 2 years old kid.

Laff don kee me for hia o....911 sure pass anything for Americans.....hehe. I've heard you bro...Thanks alot and i pray i dont get used to the F word because i don dey use am here already

Yvete: Of course there are! Helllloo??
LSU is packed with akata-rized Nigerians, right? Or maybe first-generation Nigerian-Americans?
SOS! Mamacita is serious about her accent. I heard her and my brother discussing - every T is a D not an R. Haha! I was like WTH

hehe Senorita mamacita wants to transform like optimus prime. nice one

Yvete: awww Thank God you're working towards the right things.

Oops Oops Oops!
Don't wanna wake up to this caption on CNN "Is Nigerian student Anthonymighty really mighty for punching a roommie?"
... America teaches you to use your tongue to curse (verbal judo) while your fist sits in your pocket. Don't ever get physical.

If you're financially fit, forget craigslist and head straight to a student housing complex close to campus. Inquire about summer room availability and place your name on the waiting list for fall-spring semester. No Homeowner/Leasing Manager will take you seriously if you're outside the US. That's why I asked you to make hotel arrangements around campus for at least 3 days while you room hunt in the area. And yea, if anyone is willing to co-sign for you, go for it, makes things easier. The ASO thing worked for Mamacita and I think you should try it since you're trying to avoid old friends, I guess. She's got a temporary lease/contract for 5 months because she's transferring to UH next semester.

Hehe...Is it that serious? well i have been told here not to ever fight an American even if they bring on the fight...because they are citizens and i aint. I think i'll have to control my anger and shift it from my fist to my tongue only.. I have been trying the expedia stuff you told me about....but not been finding it easy. seeing tourist locations for travelers. But i will surf more which i am doing at the mo. The ASO thing...i'll give it a try too. So mamacita is coming back to UH...thats 9ice.....Now u get to receive those nice massage once again. Thanks so much for everything.

Mamacita007: God will provide a place for u.don't be confused. I found my room on craigslist becos its for 5 mnths only b4 I move back.contact ur ASO members on fb for help. They helped me wit gud recommendations b4 I came and dey even organize welcome parties for new students.we're 6 dat came from naija dis semester so its easy to make friends and look 4 roomates wen u're ready. Nwayo nwayo llooll

EHen,...Thats nice, me i go like welcome party too o... Even on craigslist, i'll need someone to sign the contract for me. one of my friends have decided to help me sign it. If i may ask, is it monthly rent you are paying or Yearly.

[quote author=Yvete]Nwanne, Chukwu gozie gi na ndi ibe gi!

((Would you mind unquoting my last post? *Personal reasons*))

I dont have friends in boston o...Actually i decided to stay away from friends thats why i chose boston, i virtually have friends in about 7 different states. but my friends are going to be a distraction to my academic life. And i dont want that. Because i used to be an alcoholic person but focused. So im trying to change ways...because man don dey old o. But i spoke to some of 'em about signing for me or using their name to rent an apt for me here while i pay...Is something like that possible? Because my childhood friend is a citizen in New York and he agreed to come help me with that when i arrive. Advice me on that if its a good idea. Anyways about the month-month stuff, i have actually been searching for something like that Yvette, can you kindly help me with links or is it something i will have to do physically (in person) when i arrive boston? Looking for the best roomie is the plan and Talking of tough, i am tough o....but cool at the same time, if any white dude mess with me i will baptise him with my fist o...i am slow to anger and also fast to anger...

biofem2000: Happy new year Nairalanders!!,!,!,!,!,!,!
I got lost a couple of weeks ago... Well I was missing on the conversations and every time I try to post it seems there's something else everyone's talking about. Oh we'll.... And I've been lazy too.
So, my sister inlaw got her visa this morning. I passed on the nairaland bug to her like I did for my sister and brother and.... Voila.... It worked.
She was asked a few questions. When did your brother( DH) get to the US? What does he do ( DH is the sponsor)? Why did you chose accounting? What did you do after your NYSC?
She said it was less than two minutes.
The general advise I gave her was to not talk like a desperado, don't give the impression that you must get to the US tonight, be confident, appeal to the officers emotions when you get the opportunity, relax, smile, it is easier than having to answer to God, do not lie however, do not sell yourself short. Spice up your experience, talk like a professional, don't talk like you just rolled out of bed, talk like you know what you are doing/ saying. Don't say I finished from Unijos, or UI...it is University of Jos,MAALU ( oops!!!!!!!), University of Ibadan, the Polytechnic Ibadan ( not Ibadan poly or Mapol.

Have a great freezing day! .....well... It's way below freezing on the east coast. Brutally cold!

was beginning to wonder where you ran to...Anyways its good to have you back. Congrats to your sis-in-law. cheers

shoggie: TO GOD BE THE GLORY IN THE HIGHEST PLACE. MY FIRST THANK GOES TO GOD!
Special thanks to all House MemberS.
My Visa was approved exactly one week after my first Interview i.e Last week Thursday & I was only asked to bring an extension letter on Monday. Unfortunately, it was Marthin Luther king's day.
Today I went with it & am just dancing azonto to God Now.
House Help me Celebrate oh!

Congrats Mate.....So happy you finally got it. Welcome to ilu nla. When do you plan traveling because i know it will be ASAP! since you got an extension letter already. Like Yvette said hope you can register for classes this semester. Good luck bro.

Yvete: Seems like you'd be coming for the Summer Session. Usually, most Student Housing would either ask you to sign an academic or full year contract. Though your Intl passport is an ID,

This is why i rate you so high in this forum. Thank you very much for everything you have written. I pray i find it easy too. But i know once i get to boston, I will work things out. I am just too concerned about this accommodation stuff. its bothering me but my plan is to look for an international student also to share an apt with. I should be able to find one on the first day of school but prior to that? will i be living in a hotel? This is where i still find confusing. Thanks once again for the advice. Chukwu gozie gi

kpolli: Do u have GA or a job?? If u do, u can sign for urself or better still, start asking for requirements now so u can settle accommodation issues from naija

Ok sir. Thanks....I think I'll just do that

Mamacita007: Ur passport is already a form of Id. Yvete signed my contract for me. D only problem u may av is the proof of ur salary to show dat u can pay d rent. I'm sure others on dis thread can help to explain it better.

yvete signed yours...who will sign for me ....

Mamacita007: Llooll u sure say no be cold weather 4 boston pursue u small? Lloooll. U want to come in march wen the weather is better abi?
I'm doing fine and I've made some friends here so I'm nt bored except wen I go back home cos my landlady has nt connected d internet.

Honestly apart from other reasons, i was scared of the cold too. because my school even told me to come prepared. And for the school to have told me that, the level go badt gan b that. march would be easier on me because e for don reduce by then....Why is your landlady acting up na...Internet is one of the cheapest things in yankee.

Mystiqme: What?That's surprising. Ain't NM part of the USA?

Is it possible for a general holiday like MLK's be excluded in some part of US? na wa o

Mamacita007: Amen on behalf of kpolli.
Kpolli she's talking abt daisy danjuima llooolll

Señorita Mamacita...How are you enjoying your school. and i read your comment about difficulties getting your ids. Dont give up, just hand everything over to God ok. Happy Holiday

i want to ask is it possible to get an accommodation when i fly down to the US without any form of id. because my school says that i will have to look for one myself. But they gave me places to search for them though. More so, i was checking some studio apt. on craigslist in Boston, quite expensive though but they all want a form of id before letting it out.

yomi fola: Guruz in d ouz... I jst wnt U̶̲̥̅̊ 2 hlp m̶̲̅ε̲̣̣̣̥ out with dis 1.

I went 4 an interview, dec 10 last year bt D̶̲̥̅̊ε̲̣̣̣̥y denied m̶̲̅ε̲̣̣̣̥ and I tried in booking anoda 1 which was dec 23 also bt I was told 2 refill d ds-160 again cuz I used d same ds-160 dat I'v used wen I went on d 10th, so... I was given 90minz 2do dat outside d embazy bt I culdnt mak it. I used up 2 lik 2hrz 4 fillin d stuf cuz d netwrk was so bad dat tym. So... I begd 4me 2 enter and D̶̲̥̅̊ε̲̣̣̣̥y allow m̶̲̅ε̲̣̣̣̥ only 4 d v. Oº°˚˚˚°º ! 2 tell m̶̲̅ε̲̣̣̣̥ dat he has cancelld ♍Ɣ apointmnt dat I shld use d same receipt 2 book anoda apointmnt again and since den, I v bin tryin 2 find a date b4 ♍Ɣ sch resumz bt I culdnt get 1 cuz ♍Ɣ sch has resumd on d 17th of dis month and d date dat I choze is 23rd of dis month cuz I culdnt get an earlier emergency date. I'v informd sum pple abt it and D̶̲̥̅̊ε̲̣̣̣̥y told m̶̲̅ε̲̣̣̣̥ dat I can still G̶̲̥̅Ơ̴̴̴̴͡. 2 d embzy after resumptn of d sch dat all I v 2do is 2 mail d sch 2 giv m̶̲̅ε̲̣̣̣̥ 2weekz xtension leta 2 tak 2 d embazy. Bt I'v done dat and d sch hasn't reply. ♍Ɣ interview is nxt 2maro and d sch has resumd last thur and I dnt v an evidenc of xtensn leta and I'v defferd ♍Ɣ admsn 1z... What can I do Oº°˚˚˚°º ! ?

Bro. All you have to do is to mail your school for a deferment. Since they have not replied u for the late resumption letter and your interview is in 2 days time, i'd advice you cancel that interview appointment and contact your school to defer to the next available term, It doesnt matter if you have deferred before, your application fee covers 1 year and within that one year, you can defer as much as you can. I deferred my admission twice and i have the 3rd i-20 with me for April term and i will be flying in march. Cheers

bigfrancis21: Lol. Just take your time...before you know it...kaboom! it is march/april. Nwayoo bu ije. Loll.

Eziokwu o nwannem. Nwayoo bu'ije. I am patient. March is at the corner before you know it... Daalu

Yvete: Ooops! ... Can't remember.
All your hardwork will pay real good! Keep working at it. Stuff will get easier when you start and maybe you will school your professors. loooooooool

Thanks Ma'am

imperiouxx: ^^^ I laughed and couldn't imagine the number of Indians in my class when I saw an Indian school advert on NL. Surprisingly, they showed their Nigerian students posing to take pictures. I comehttps://serve.mysmiley.net/sign/sign0186.gif for those Nigerian in pity.....what a waste of life! Also, their agents in Nigeria have deadline for application and date to sit for pocket money scholarship. Funny thing in one of the pics, the malay girls just put on Polo T-shirt, trust my naija guys they put on heavy jackets, one with head warmer sef.....looool https://serve.mysmiley.net/happy/happy0148.gif

http://myschool.com.ng/school/study-abroad/india-scholarships/

I still dey https://serve.mysmiley.net/sign/sign0186.gif in pity.

Laff won kee me here o..imperiouxx she you no know say Naija no dey carry last na....Is india a cold region too?

Yes my lady. I told you I wanted to have a chat with you over some stuffs. IEEE (institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering) USA. They have over a million books in their online Library available for members. Membership attracts a lil fee though. You get an ID. They have a lot of books related to my course Info Tech.

Yvete: Good to know that all is well. Thought you'd be over here by now. Guess you'll be coming for summer semester.
What's IEEE?

Hello house. Mamacita imperiouxx, kpoli, yvete, big francis et al. I still dey 9ja o! I nevaa enta ilu nla. I had some family issues which made me defer to April term. And now the issue is cleared, I just got my new i-20. I feel like flying sooner but I can't. They said 30 days b4 resumption. March seems like 1 year to me. Too far. And yankee is already on my mind. I have been downloading box sef from IEEE because I have been a student member for 3 years now. Anyways just my own way of saying hello to the house. Seems there are no more spring applicants on the pending list. I wish all the fall applicants sucess in finding a good school and also during interview. I want to watch ball now...Arsenal Vs Swansea

kpolli: just felt like waking this thread up

Me I like to booze o.....Infact I have started locating bars in Boston via google .......let's kickstart the engine of this thread.....kpoli where the gas at.

odowetalu: It was by 10:45am Abuja consulate.
VO: hello
Me: Good morning
VO: pass me your documents
So [/b]why you going to HCC?[b]
Me: for prerequisite studies before I transfer to the University Of Houston.
VO: [/b]why HCC?[b]
Me: it has an articulated student transfer plan that enables students like me transfer without any loss of credit and it also has a good student faculty ratio (interrupts me)
VO: what is it you said you want to do?
Me: petroleum engineering
VO: ok who is funding your studies?
Me: my sister .
VO: what does she do?
Me: told him.
[/b]VO: I don't see why she will be spending So much for something not important. I will deny your bla bla bla[b]

Well reading your interview....I think the VO denied you because You are going to a CC for that kind of Major....with just a prerequisite studies. (why he termed it spending so much for something notnimportant)..My advice is to apply to a reputable Uni, take standardize test and go for your visa.......Just my own thought tho.....the house can contribute more on this.

Uzodynmah: Hello House, my student visa was approved today. I have been following this thread and this was actually my first visa attempt. Thank you all

Nice 1 bruh.......post your experience......

odowetalu: I got denied today

Sorry bro......i like to call it a slight extension......post your experience and let everyone read it and advice you on your possible mistakes during the interview so you can work on them and re-apply soonest. Don't give up bro, trust me. I was once in your present situation and I shared it here, got some useful advices and the next time I went back there, I got the visa.....it is well bro....don't give up.