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slimmy05:
Relax and apply for Msc Chemistry, you need funding for this course cos there is no summer break for you to hustle as you'll ways be in the lab. It's good you package yourself and shoot for MSc Chemistry. Apply to minimum of 3 schools that you at least have a 60/70% chance of funding. Save that visa fee for applications.

I will go with your advice slimmy. To be honest with you my uncle cannot fund my whole pharmacy program,I was hoping on work to help assist. If u had known pharmacy was this expensive I wouldn't have bothered. I will just relax and apply for masters in 3 schools like you said. Also when do you advice I apply for masters...this spring or fall next year? And since and changing to masters,will the visa officers ask me why?

Good day house..... This is benjamin,remember I was denied Visa twice to study pharmacy and I was told by Gurus in the house here to apply for masters since am a graduate or get scholarships to study pharmacy, that it is difficult to convince visa officers how I will pay for my fees considering US citizens studying pharmacy piles up debts everywhere. If you remember my previous interview was denied due to funding because during the interview the V0 was satisfied with me but as soon as he saw my bank statement he denied me visa . My school fees is 6 million and my previous bank statement is 8 million. Now am planning to go for the 3rd time But my sponsor just brought a recent statement which is 11 million and pharmacy requires pre pharmacy before pharmacy school,which means I will be staying a total of 6 years. My question is this since my sponsor could not tender sufficient bank statement,maybe around 30 to cover my tuition. Should I just forget about going for a third time because I have been denied twice and I was denied just last month. Since am a graduate of chemistry,is it better I apply for masters in chemistry. I don't want to waste money paying visa fees and traveling and get denied. I believe in God but a times we have to be realistic and learn from failures. Please I need advice GURUS in the house.

YourCoffin:
These people should learn how to communicate in layman's terms. Even as educated as I seem to be, I'm grappling with this article.

A kind hearted economists should please break it down for us. Thanks.

hahahaha. I totally agree with you,I also found it difficult to grasp the message in this article,we have some really educated personnel in this country with great potential....if only we can stamp out corruption from this country we can become one of the leading countries in the world. We have so much potential here.

Joromi1:
I never said late marriage is the best, neither am I disturbed that some people married early. My point is clear.....most early marriages are influenced by parents mainly because they want to see their grandkids, but they use the context of "everything will be done in time and u won't have to struggle in ur old age" to deceive us

in the world we live today you need financial stability for any marriage to survive. So whether you are 25 or 30 it's irrelevant,if you feel you are matured enough to handle the challenges that comes with marriage plus the financially ability to take care of the family... then Go ahead.#ADVICE commit your marriage into God's hands and strive to honor your marital vows. Thanks

amanze15:
I think admission approvals are not mainly based on CGPA (SOP, ReSEarch interest, test scores, alumni influence) u can have 2.5/5 on nigeria scale without passing through the WEs scale and get a full funding based on wonderful test scores or a good references..........i no get reach 3.0/5 for cgPa I no pass Gre or toefl buh I got a full masters admission, america is a bit flexible with CGPA compared to canada..

thank you sir.

Hello Gurus in the house.....what is the minimum CGPA required for masters in US? Thanks

OnyeEgo1:
Negative news do not affect me nor does it hamper my progression, my faith doesn't understand dat market analysis jargon.... Morning everyone[email]Negative news do not affect me nor does it hamper my progression, my faith doesn't understand dat market analysis jargon.... Morning everyone[/email]Negative news do not affect me nor does it hamper my progression, my faith doesn't understand dat market analysis jargon.... Morning everyone

. Seconded... Amen.

DARKLIGHT:
I'm happy that we get to hear about Visa being approved for Fall 2016, semester. More success stories on the way. Together, we are stronger. I Wish other brothers and sisters whose interviews are on the way success!

Amen!!!

femysmart:
Got the email notification this morning. .went to dhl around 11.30. Finally got my passport around 12.20pm....Big thank you to everyone that has contributed to this thread.
Ps. Interview was on june 16 lagos.

Congrats..is there any fee associated with collecting your Visa stamped passport at DHL?

DeeTus:
But they also deny visas due to standardized tests? The truth of matter is our people should cultivate the habit of writing at least one standardized test. It doesn't kill.

I Agree with you.

hardeyswaggz:
gurus, from what i have read so far, i can see that one of the supporting documents at the embassy includes bank statement of my sponsor. i initially wanted to go with a reference letter from the bank only. thanks to u guys. But my questions are>>>>

1. from when do i start printing the statements of accounts, i only made use of march SOA for my admission and ma interview is this month.?

2. i am going for an undergraduate course tho i have a degree already, kindly give me insights on how to tackle this.

3. my school never requested for any standard examination like TOEFL, SAT etc whatsoever so i didnt even bother doing one. i am really worried as many pple i have read about here had these results one way or the other.

pls help......

I also think for your questions regarding going for a second degree...as long as it is a different course from your first degree,I don't see any problem. Anybody can decide to study another degree in a different course maybe a bit related. Just have a reason why you want to study the course.

hardeyswaggz:
gurus, from what i have read so far, i can see that one of the supporting documents at the embassy includes bank statement of my sponsor. i initially wanted to go with a reference letter from the bank only. thanks to u guys. But my questions are>>>>

1. from when do i start printing the statements of accounts, i only made use of march SOA for my admission and ma interview is this month.?

2. i am going for an undergraduate course tho i have a degree already, kindly give me insights on how to tackle this.

3. my school never requested for any standard examination like TOEFL, SAT etc whatsoever so i didnt even bother doing one. i am really worried as many pple i have read about here had these results one way or the other.

pls help......

You have to tell the V0 it was waived for you maybe because you had a high GPA or something. I was part of US embassy student online chat and someone asked if standardized test are compulsory at the embassy,the V0 answered and said test scores are determined by schools not the embassy and that each school has their own requirements,she also stated each applicant case is different and judged on their own merit,so no one document guarantees visa,just be confident,have your bank statement and 1-20 and know the proper answres to questions and lastly Put God first in everything you do. Good luck. Amen

Spidyy:
Thanks for the contribution. My point exactly! I am sure a few people understands this. Always have a plan B. I wasn't successful abroad , I made my bread right here! I already have an MSc. I am going for the second.

that's wonderful... Thanks

djmakson:
You sound like u undermining the role of God's favor and the recipients' hardwork. Just thinking aloud bro.

very correct...US embassy cannot issue visas at random because they were experiencing technical problems...the applicants who got their visas was By god's grace and they were fully deserving.

Spidyy:
Thanks for the reply but "it does matter attitude"? Everything matters until one stops breathing, if it didn't matter ,I wont be on this thread digging up useful & reasonable advice.

No,one said a visa is a right and I know it doesn't make you admissible on entry. Its also not a do or die affair for some people (me). A refusal only deters your course or plan but doesn't take it away.

Anyways,

I would agree to some extent you are correct, I chose it because it didn't require GRE doesn't mean I didn't apply to others that required a GRE score. I was awarded a $3000 scholarship ,well, I was grateful, I didn't expect it.

I thought Uni of Bridgeport is a better school than most? I took neither TOEFL nor IELTS nor GRE. However, I submitted my BSc. from a British University with second class upper honors to merit that scholarship I think.

Maybe I'll write the GRE then.

whoever you are I love your view about life....going to US to study is not a do or die affair,just give your best and pray to God to favour you...but life does not depend on your visa,it's always good to have a plan B incase there are disappointments. Going to the US does not determine if you will succeed or not.

bbdd:
im good bro as usual

we thank God.

DARKLIGHT:
Benjamin, the possibility is relative. It also depends on the cogent reason you give for deferring. One has to be careful in the reason one gives so one won't risk one's credibility. I deferred once and had a cogent reason. Just try and have a cogent reason for deferring.

you correct @ darklight. Thanks.

bbdd:
This is a tricky one.
Usually different schools have different policies regarding this but generally you defer once.
Mail the grad school and ask

Thanks bbdd. It's been a while...Hope you doing great?

Can an admission be deferred twice within a year?a friend of mine need help. Pls gurus in the house I need an answer. Thanks

sammynwaGod:
bro please i need your help am filling my ds160 what do i fiil for intended period of stay

the length of your program on your I-20.

DeeTus:
Even at dad, they also deny. Everything is just by the power of God.

When power of God is in you, no one stops you!

Just like a friend who got admission to study at University College London but was later denied a visa by the UK, he was so angry and vowed not to apply again

Went to Canada. He's doing pretty well.

@deetus, I admire one thing about you. You make people believe in their dreams and not to give up. Quote: if you don't try you will never succeed. Thanks agin

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

congrats....God grace is upon you. If I may ask was there any significant change from your two previous denials. Cause I have been denied twice and am reapplying for a third time and I tap from your testimony. Amen

DanjaNinja:
I don't agree with you. What really matters is your profile,how well you present yourself and the grace of God. I know countless people on this thread who have had their Visa's approved yet were not sponsored by their biological parents. I also know countless people on this thread whose "Dad" was the sponsor yet were denied visas.

Like I previously said,its your profile that matters - did u take any standardized test? (+1)
How well can u explain ur choice of school and course? (+1)
Can u articulately explain your relationship with your sponsor, sponsor's source of income n reason sponsor is sponsoring you? (+1)

That said, even with a well packaged profile, you could get denied (vo's could be funny @ times) but the odds are in your favour. This is where the grace of God comes in cos with prayers, all things are possible.

Hope I have convinced u as well as allayed the fears of all those with non biological parents as sponsors that having a non sponsor does not in any way affect your chances of getting a visa?

indeed you are correct....I had the opportunity to be part of the US embassy facebook online chat chat which was conducted by vice consular Emily at Abuja embassy and she pointed out what they look for during interviews...they want to know about the student,why you choose a particular school,why you choose a particular course,how you choose the school and how you will fund your education. She also added that consular officers are not required to check any documents that they base their decision solely on the interview and they only check for documents when they have doubts in other to determine your eligibility. So you are correct. All we need do is ask for god's grace, have a good profile and answer questions with confidence. Thanks

bartino:
about 16million, 21700$

Spot on.you had a great bank statement. Congrats once more and kudos to your Dad.

One thing I have noticed about visa approval is that your chances of getting your visa is greatly enhanced if you are sponsored by your Dad. They frown at anything uncle,sister or aunt. But with God anything is possible and sure so many people have gotten visa by using uncle and aunt as sponsors.

bartino:
A guy in beard....
vo : good morning
me: morning sir
vo: what's your purpose in USA?
me:pursue masters in mechanical engineering
vo: school?
the me : south dakota state university
vo: idea of location?
me: Brookings
why this school : have research in computational fluid dynamic which is in line with my work experience and I have been welcomed into Dr. Gent Stephens research on optimization of mechanical systems using computational fluid dynamic technology
vo:what you do as a mechanical engineer?
me; analysis of mechanical systems, process engineering and troubleshooting.
vo:when did you graduate?
me:2013
vo: undergraduate?
me: mechanical engineering
vo: school?
me: university of benin
vo:what you being doing?
me: work voluntarily for Joe mechanic workshop for youth empowerment and went for my mandatory national youth services call were I work for wean and company.
vo: who's paying?
me: my dad
vo: what does he do?
me: an industrial consultant and own anew engineering company
vo:has your dad travel before?
me : yes
vo: where
me: UK,Japan, China
vo: have you gone outside Nigeria?
me:no
vo:tour dad being to USA?
me: no
vo: why didn't daa take you to UK with him?
me: it was a business trip
vo: account statement
me : shown, he checked.
vo: okay
vo:approving your visa,get winter outfit



Advice; make up your script yourself, understand it don't cram cos questons can come in different forms,be confident, though I was timid at start,PUT GOD FIRST.


thanks to bossssssss Slimmy, you the best thanks for everything... more blessings to you to all nialra land guys you guys are great and to those yet to go for theirs it will be successful in Jesus name

congrats. Pls sorry to ask,how much is your yearly expense and how much bank balance did you show? This information is useful to me. Thanks.

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.

Congrats

djmakson:
It's been a very good week on this thread. Visa being approved left, right and centre! Congrats to Darklight, Darkola, ddbluv, idmanzik and Jamesflaw.

I tap into your testimonies for 30th June.

Peace...

yes o...so man testimony. Mine is coming on the 6th of july. Watch out. With God all things are possible.

Walspring:
Yes of course.. With God all things are possible...

God bless you @walspring...you raise my confidence.

Walspring:
Thanks to God

Amen!!!