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slimmy05:
Community College?

Eez like magic.

These cc just like to fleece international students.
Imagine the fees for an associate degree. Equivalent to HND.

queenfav:
This is very unprofessional of nairaland...I have always told people about how informative it is as a forum for Nigerians..Right now,am really shocked at the kind of topics that make frontpage..@op ,You put up the picture of a newly married couple,and ask people to comment?Whatever happened to privacy?Are they thieves,terrorists or criminals?So what's this thread about..How does it help Nigerians?So its. A crime to have a lowkey marriage?Why won't people steal and do all sorts to have a big wedding?I am highly disappointed that this was posted,and more so that it made front page..@seun,you may not know why people are deactivating their nairaland accounts,but this is one of the reasons!Bella naija is not as popular as nairaland,but its incomparable because rubbish posts like this can never be featured!I pity the future of nairaland.

Seconded.
Please seun this article shouldn't make front page
Its just a very sad post from a sadistic person who wants to bring down two unwitting victims of his hatred. Two newly weds who should are obviously very happy.
This thread should be closed and the OP should be given a ban

What a rather unscientific poll.
What is sickness?

This is lame

IWillSucceed:
In Airtel 4Gb means 2Gb cos they'll double bill you.

Yup.
I noticed this and stopped the plan.
It's cheating.

They look happy.
Op @omanifrank shame on you.

I'm sure your miserable existence can't find joy.
You're busy looking for happy people to bring down.

Rubbish thread.
I wish the couple a happy married life. They both look splendid.

imperiouxx:
The course is set, it's time for me to go back to Lagos, Nigeria.

It's a pleasure seeing second home again after almost 4 years! https://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/cool/cool0043.gif

Oga don relegate Nigeria to second home. Looool.

Welcome home in advance.

davidscot9278:
How do i get US visa?

Visit the closest baba
Or better still stowaway inside a plane like that Benin boy.

Ifymanuels:
Now I'm confused, are you saying one cannot present a diff sponsor bank statement for i-20 and interview?

There's no hard and fast rule
Consistency is important though.

You can't have corporate sponsor on i20 and then go with personal acct.
That's a red flag.
But of course family includes uncle, dad, mom etc.
Any will do I think.

amanze15:
VISA approved today at abuja after two denails I was for 7:30 batch, a white man probably in his late 40s wearing a fossil chronometer almost like the type I was wearing buh america spec, checked in, after confirming dS160 and finger prints, spiritual running stomach so I went to the gents to use some part of my 160 dollars *3 I probably left a staunch smell for the next user to feed on , went back to take my seat, VOs were very cordial, a lot of students were given, den I heard the golden call "NEXT applicant window 8"
VO: goodmorning
Me: morning
VO: your papers pls
VO: *types* stared at the computer for ages probably 2 minutes
ME: * inside my mind * virgin maria don arrest U
VO: so why u wanna go to the states?!
ME: for my masters program in geological and geophysical enginerring
VO: stares for anoda minute
ME: ( he be as if this man na senior man for interviewing o)
VO: where u going to?!
ME: missouri university of science and tech....VO cuts in
VO: the one at rolla?!
NE: Yes( u sabi am)
VO: so what did u study during ur undergraduate and where?!
ME: geology at the univerity of ilorin,ikorin kwara state
VO: so what would this program do for U?!
ME: technical expertise is a needed edge in my field and I am looking at groundwater and contaminants remediation
VO: so what u gonna do afterwards?!
ME: come back to nigeria and get a job at the several multinational companies like shell, chevron and schlumberger...VO kept nodding*
VO: fliping through the pages of my passport*.. have u travelled before
ME: for where I dey naija*....i haven't had the need to do so,
VO: so whose paying for ur trips?!
ME: my cousin- brother
VO: ur cousin brother?!
Me: oh I have stayed too long with him I call him my brother with a smile
VO: what does he do?!
ME: he got a business chain of stores across three states kwara abia and imo states...VO cuts in?!
VO: what do u think he would do such task of paying?!
I silently said thank U jesus memorised answer follows
ME: he has been supportive of my education since my undergraduate level where I have stayed with him through my course in kwara state
VO: * does a Bleep it gesture with his head* types arranges my passport and gives me the golden paper of approval
Vo: ur visa have been approved,
While he was schooling me on the 30 days arrival ish I was in euphoria land
Me okay thank you

Thanks to slimmy05 even though u said I might end up like domex007, to ebdid deetus walspring darklight and the rest of u. That are numerous to mention, if my fundraising ceremony goes well I would visit of U guys and a pair of Nike airmax ur influence can never be estimated. There is A GOD, and the trinity and Virgin Mary, Thank U

You are a fighter.
Congratulations

Jahbless82:
@bbdd

I read your transcript and in it you said you & sister will finance your study.
Soo, I want to know if you send your sister's SOA and yours to get I-20 and Who did you fill on "Person/Entity Paying for Your Trip" on DS-160 form: self/Family?

I'm going on a full scholarship.
There must have been a mistake somewhere. Perhaps you read the wrong transcript.

Regarding your questions, the person paying for your trip should be whoever your sponsor is. It should tally with the account statement you'll present too as well as what's written on your i20

Hope this helps.

Jahbless82:
@bbdd

Please ur response will be highly appreciated

Don't get.
What's your question again?

igbonerd:
Yes, most likely. From the advice I've picked up here and off here, I'll schedule the interview for the last week in July. By God's grace, I'd have paid off the requisite fess by then.

I appreciate your response.

Cool
Just as long your decision is guided. You're good!

igbonerd:
The department gets their yearly budget first week in July and makes assistantship decisions in the following week.
My professor of interest is the chair of graduate admissions and is interested in having me work with him. He gave me the assurance that I secure it. Like I mentioned earlier, the decision would be made in the second week of July.
Are you advising that I wait till then, so I can order a fresh Form I20, before booking a visa interview?

Wait for the new i20 then. But know you'll be on a very short leash for sevis fee payment, visa appointment etc.

I suggest you pre arrange those so you don't waste time.

igbonerd:
Hello house,

You guys on this thread are unsung heroes of foreign admissions. This thread is the Nigeria the media won't show you.

I need your counsel. I have an admission into a postgraduate program in a US school for Fall. I just got my Form I-20. The source of funding stated therein is "Family Funds." Now, I've been recommended for a teaching assistantship by a professor (I've been in touch with) in the school & learned decisions would be made in the 2nd week of July. It's somewhat assured.

Do I go on ahead and schedule a visa interview using the expected Form I-20 with "Family Funds" as means, or do I wait to be awarded the assistantship, then order a new Form I-20 that would reflect the teaching assistantship? (I've heard from some quarters that your odds of getting a visa is better when an assistantship is listed as your funding source as opposed to family funds.)

Please help out. Thanks.

What are your chances of actually getting the assistantship.
If you've not been assured then don't waste your time.

ddbluv:
Booth 10: Young dude with beards (Early 30's)
VO: Pass me your docx
Me: Passes it
VO: ill verify your fingerprints, could you place your fingers on the ...
Me: Place fingers
VO: Ohh! You have another passport,
Me: Yes
VO: Pass it (Flips through each page & noticed the Benin Rep Stamp on it before returning it)
VO: So why did you choose this school?
Me: I chose it because it has a specific track tailored to what I want to study, the school has a financial management track and other finance track options as compared to other schools that have general finance, also my colleague gave high regards concerning the school (Fabu- no colleague anywhere)
VO: Ohh where do you work
Me: xxxxx (Audit Firm - Currently working in another org not tailored to core acct finance but couldnt take chances with that 1)
VO: And this your colleague, is he still studying
Me: No
VO: Is he your personal friend or work colleague
Me: Work colleague
VO: So who would be sponsoring you
Me: My Sister & I
VO: What does she do
Me: Shes an Optometrist in the UK (VO nods head & types fast)
VO: What other schools did you apply
Me: University of North Texas, Michigan State University; Uni of Louisianna @ Lafayette; Penn state Uni Harrisburg; Uni of Connecticut (Had Uni Ottawa in Canada but refused to name it as that could lead to further interrogation)
VO: How many schools were you accepted to
Me: Three (names them
VO: Why did you choose this school (Uni @ Buffalo)
Me: (IMO - Oga Ive told you before naahh) The school has a financial management option while others had general finance...
VO: (Brings out a sheet of paper) Were having problems with collection of passports, I cannot assure you it will be ready in 3 days, it may take more than that, go to this address and pick up your passport...
Walks Out and sees the babe in front of me @ the queue ( she got also ), dude @ my back on the queue (brimming with joy)
BTW Why do folks like wearing cleric clothes (Reverend) for Interviews, 2 peeps with 'Father' clothes going for student interview got their visas.

Lol. Congrats.
I noticed a father on the day of my interview too
Anything that gives them visa I guess.

Walspring:
Hmmmm... What of if he doesn't use it to apply for admission How will the VO see it

You got a point. But the sevis upload thing is the reason why Vos rarely ask for document for many students they approve these days. Once they start asking for students to produce too many documents nowadays, e get as e be. This is not universal though. Just my observation.

Walspring:
Yes and make sure your write your user id and password on it incase the VO wish to verify it

No need. The VO can see it without you presenting it. If he/she so wishes. It's on sevis database bro

godG:
At Jaja inside UI, Ibadan, e no go reach 3k and u are done. A friend got his there.

Are you a uite?
So jaja does mmr. Hmmmm

benjaminiyke:
@slimmy...please can a visa appointment be rescheduled for another date. Thanks

Yes but prepare your 32K voucher.

Tribalists disgracing themselves.

Saraki is this. Gambari is that.
Yet you'll enter bus to work tomorrow while they'll be inside AC tight car.

Spits on thread.

Edwardhead:
[size=20pt]PDP feel it's pay back time but they don't know they were used to satisfy the interest of Saraki.[/size]

Yet they produced deputy SP
Dey there na

Edwardhead:
[size=20pt]PDP feel it's pay back time but they don't know they were used to satisfy the interest of Saraki.[/size]

Yet they produced deputy SP
Dey there na

Stewee:
I found a loophole too hence my joke about opening a 'chemist'

lol

benjaminiyke:
in my previous interview I told VO I want to establish a very lucrative pharmaceutical business in nigeria after my studies when he asked me what will I do after I complete my studies...do you think it's a good answer? If you have any suggestion pls let me know because you have a lot of experience already as a pharmacist.

Lol. We both know you're not coming back to Nigeria so please find another answer.
Do you need to go to the US when the money spent on Pharmacy school can even open the business in a big way and save you time spent and stress of schooling??
Do the Math.

These VOs are psychologists. I'm not one but i already found a loophole in your answer.
I cant tell you why you chose your school. Only you should know that.

benjaminiyke:
well said... But I want to ask does VO keeps record of answers relating to such questions in previous attempts.

No idea
Perhaps other members can help you out here.

benjaminiyke:
For a student going for bachelors degree in pharmacy...what kind of convincing answer will I give vo if he ask me why I want to study pharmacy.

Look at my transcript.
Although I'm going for PhD so not sure if that'll be useful to you but either way.

Look for simple but slightly technical things that everyday Americans can relate to in the pharmacy. Its a highly respected profession so know what you're saying and be confident about it.

You could say
"I chose Pharmacy because based on my solid background in the sciences and i have always wanted to combine this with clinical applications. And pharmacy offers this UNIQUE opportunity, In addition to that, as a HEALTHCARE giver i would be able to impact lives as a pharmacist. I will be CONDUCTING RESEARCH ON.....Allergies, Arthritis, Diabetes.

Pick a simple disease and just use that as a narrative that you know what you're saying.

amanze15:
I met a girl on my first ordeal at the embassy, she's heading to st edwards in Texas she was denied, I asked whatsup she was like "they are always in a hurry" ...make God help us with kind hearted VOs...

Lol. Thats partly true but

i)Some VOs make their decisions based on what they have in front of their screens and what your school uploaded on SEVIS Database irrespective of what youre saying. Some people will yarn dust and still be granted..that's why some say they know who they'll give and who will be denied
ii)Some VOs make their decisions based on your poise,confidence level and how you respond to questions.
Either way, some things are red flags and will attract negative attention
These guys have split seconds to make decisions and thus, it is imperative that students make sure that they create a positive impression in a few mins

DARKLIGHT:
Visa approved around 7:45am today at Lagos embassy consulate. My profound gratitude goes to Bigfrancis21, Slimmy05, Profojah, Akin, and bbdd. Also to all gurus, intermediates and newbies, I appreciate you all.

Furthermore, my innumerable appreciation goes to God because no document was asked of.

Interview transcript loading soon.

Congrats man.
Told you. Relax and you'll get it.

Jahbless82:
@bbdd: thank you

does dt mean I can fill new DS-160 form with joint sponsorship?

As long as you haven't scheduled.
Which one is joint sponsorship again.
Is there an option for that on the ds 160??