₦airaland Forum

Temidayodolapo:
Has anyone gotten an emergency date in Abuja recently?

Trevon91:
I requested on Friday, I got denied today. My interview that was denied was a Lagos interview

Helkayklassic:
If the person is not close to you In anyway, i mean someone that is related to you and ready to help you financially, then N560 to $1 is a good deal.

As long as you are not dealing with the embassy, When it comes to exchange rate, just forget about official rate most people will use black market rate for you. You better grab it now before he will use the black market rate of N580 to $1 for you.

Exactly! The earlier she grabs the offer, the better since N560 is even currently mostly selling rate and N580, currently mostly the buying rate. That is a good deal. In open, free market transactions, the official rate does not work! She should be glad the person isn't charging her "service fee" and "bank charges"!

SonugaMike:
My brother, the thing tire. Na every 10 minutes I dey refresh my mail since the day I applied for that emergency interview.

School go start mid January o. Let them give us positive response please

macsilver:
Good people of Nairaland…
I heard somewhere that most Phd international students are usually fully funded. See I’m very new to this and I’m on this page to get enough information as to application process and tips…
I hope to write GRE, Ielts and Toefl starting January and to schools immediately my results are out. But the financial burden is what I’m scared of. If I can get funding, I’m good.
My question: is it possible to get full funding if my gre and Toefl are great?

Is there any school ready to take students while putting funding into consideration?


What exactly does full funding cover… school fees and accommodation or just school fees?

I’m 32, planning to run my PhD just now (never felt the need to leave this country until I saw the new price of bag of rice)… never married, no kid(s), I have a few plots of land and car (to probably use as ties back home or however that works)…


Is my age or marital status an issue?


I’m in the humanities (faculty of Arts)


I’ve been checking on many schools and all I see are “Tuition and fees”. Does this mean school fees and accommodation, etc or just fees and books?
I’ll be super glad to hear answers so I know what to do with my life.
Remember, I’m new at this. Please don’t laugh at me oooo
Thank you!

EstherOA:
ConsularAbuja@state.gov. Try! I know they're still approving for people. One is to always try. While applying try to appeal.

Walspring:
Congratulations. If you still need help paying sevis free just lemme know ASAP via email.

mojolajesu:
Congratulations Fam

I got denied at first with using MPOWER sef. The window 1 VO was asking how will MPOWER track me when I come to Nigeria���

I am trying to get a date to Abuja and try again. Congrats once again

lawrence7:
Visa Approved today in Abuja 2nd Attempt
COA: 40k
Funding: In-State Tuition, Personal funds, Student loan from Mpower finance
Others: GRE-328, IELTS - 8.5


1st Attempt 7th September
I initially applied to with all the same details however my funding at the time was different. All the costs were shouldered by a friend


I was interviewed by the young white man on window 8

VO: Good morning, How are you doing
Me: I am doing well thank you
VO: Please pass me your documents, Where are you going?
Me: The University of Missouri to study Medical Informatics
VO: I can see you have an in state tuition? Who will be paying for your deficit?
Me: A friend of mine who has been responsible for my education for a while will foot the bill
VO: Why?
Me: The person has been helpful through my undergraduate days and would like to pay for me graduate studies
VO: I am sorry, you do not qualify at this time according to US Law. This blue paper will tell you why

I was discouraged but I read as much of this thread as i could, Asked more experienced people and was advised to try again with a different funding source


2nd Attempt 13th December. I was interviewed by the balding white man.

VO: Good morning, How are you doing
Me: I am doing well thank you
VO: Please pass me your documents, Where are you going?
Me: The University of Missouri to study Medical Informatics
VO: Why this course?
Me: The program focuses on applications of IT in improving healthcare, As a medical doctor, I have an interest in improving healthcare especially in Nigeria where there is a lot of room for improvement in the healthcare sector (Something along those lines)
VO: What do you intend to do when you finish?
Me: As part of my research into the program i also looked at post study employment opportunities in Nigeria and found that there is a lot of demand especially in the private sector, As such, i intend to return to put the skills i gained to good use.
VO: I can see you have an in state tuition, how will you pay the rest?
Me: I took out a student loan with Mpower finance for 25k dollars with a maximum of 100k. I also have personal funds of 4k dollars
VO: How will you pay for next year?
Me: The loan can be extended up to a 100k so i will utilize that.
VO: Have you left Nigeria in the last 2 weeks?
Me: No, I have not.
VO: Alright, everything looks good here. I will be approving your visa. This paper will tell you all you need to pick up your passport.
Me: Thank you sir. Have a great day.

I am open to answering any questions. Preferably here so everyone can learn as well.

Also I was so nervous but I did my best to sound confident and not be discouraged by the blue papers flying about.

xxxscholar:
1. It is advised you don't make travel plans until you get your Visa so your answer should be NO

2. Exactly what is in your i20.

3. source of funding (sponsor)

ifejegede:
I’ve been unable to create a profile on the US embassy website talk less about booking an appointment but I have my all my payments done ds160 and visa fee

Systrom:
No date available again, no let any agent chop your money.

kayjay69:
sorry i don't have access to my mail however we can talk via here

kayjay69:
Yes, i had to pay someone to help me do it.
Obviously some people are aware of this and are taking full advantage of it to make money.
I don't know who manages the website and if they are aware but it is quite unfortunate really.

Alaskaari:
Go to Benin Republic or let someone outside Nigeria pay for you.

mojolajesu:
you can use google to check their acceptance rate.

prettytasha:
hmm i'll open a thread on special relativity soon . tidying up my research . we can talk about it over there

prettytasha:
email would be better

prettytasha:
email would be better

prettytasha:
i cant upgrade firefox on my windows 8.1 any solution pls

prettytasha:
i av issue with my pm stuff.. wat do u wonna talk abt

prettytasha:
ok

Delafruita:
I am quite sure the word you intended to use was "fidgetting" anyway,what I am against is the "fraud alert" added to your topic and your choice of language makes it seem the principal charges those fees when there shouldn't be any fees.i have made the point that fees have always been paid.so make of it whatever you want

ednut1:
i go show u pepper .

30watts:
Viewing Badguy001.

When are you resuming August or October?