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Book and request for emergency interview

gerona:
I submittedmy DS-160, my SEVIS and appointment confirmation. But currently I haven't received any emergency date, I still see dates from October 6, 2021 can't seem to understand why, meanwhile school resumes in August. Help someone, please.

Thank you so much! You just saved me some cash

ayofag:
Do a google search. Lagos, Ib, several states..

Hello, please where is Medicaid located?

ayofag:
Don't mind him. Even Medicaid (Fed Govt Approved) does pcr covid test for 39500 and you're here disturbing us.

It depends on where your stop is. When you get to Lagos, i’d advice you use Lara.ng or google to find your direction

But from wherever your stop is, find yourself to Obalende and take a bike to Federal Civil Service Club (Demlis is inside that place).

revenant:
I need assistance with direction to Demilis Hotel & Bayland Hotel. I am coming from Delta State and hitting the embassy in the morning.
Thank you.

Hey family, please I need suggestion of hotels close to Muritala Muhammed International Airport. Thank you!

Send the necessary documents to the school to obtain your i20.
Pay for Visa fee.
Fill your Ds 160 form
Pay your Sevis fee
Gather all your documents
Prepare well and pray
Go get the Visa.

Duisburg:
Hello house. I'm one of those Germany die-hards who got disappointed by the German consulate in Nigeria.
However, I got accepted by Western illinois university yesterday and I believe it's a better option for me. But you see, because I've never been into US visa stuff like Germany, I can hardly understand all the f1 visa process well. Could anyone please help with the steps to follow?

Many thanks.

Check their website

NoFap123:
You saw their opening and closing date for applications on IG?

Pay your Visa fee
Fill your Ds160 form
Book an appointment
Pay for Sevis fee
Get your documents ready
Prepare for interview
Go and get the Visa

Fikayoid:
Hello guys, I need someone to put me through.

I just got my I20 and I need to know what else to do.

And in the right order too. Bearing in mind available dates for interview.

Thanks in anticipation.

Read my interview transcript. I hope it helps you.

SimpleGuy001:
Please list out the schools for me. Thanks

I made a list of schools and followed them on IG, that’s what I did tbh

SimpleGuy001:
Oh ok. Thanks. If you don’t mind, how does one go about this. Any website you can point me to, that contains application processes and any information regarding how to get such funding for education?

Hey Sinpleguy

I am not sure I understand your question but if you are asking about how I got my application waived, I applied when they were offering application fee waiver. I know Kent does that during their homecoming week which is usually around October. However, should you mean how I got my funding for education? I got an Administrative Assistantship. I hope I answered your questions!

SimpleGuy001:
Hi Bigsecret, saw your diary today and you made mention of funding for applications you made to schools abroad. If I may ask, was it a scholarship position you got or.........

Thanks as I await your response.

Good morning NL family.

I feel the need to say this here.

First is, this abroad journey, do not let anyone discourage you . I remember reaching out to someone earlier in 2017 and the person practically wrote me off. In his words, ‘If it’s education you want to study, you can never get funding.’ Although, I knew I could also pursue a career with my other degree, English ( I mean I could decide if to do MSC in English or Education), but I wouldn’t throw my passion in the air because I am looking for full funding. I got discouraged and gave up the idea.

Fast forward to 2019, I took Unilag exam on that faithful day, July 24,2019. This was the deal breaker for me, I knew instantly that I was done with Nigeria’s Education System. Tbh, the system irritated me at that time. I remember getting home that day and instead of me to sleep, I started researching.

My research took me days and months of sleepless nights. I remember checking through schools even at my work place. Did those research yield a positive result? Ofcourse they did. I got full ride in like 5 schools with no deficit. I could only beat myself up as to why I didn’t try research myself earlier. My point is, don’t be lazy, do your research, don’t let anyone discourage you (of course I listened to few people then, but I was quick to filter what everyone said to me), you will be surprised how much you can do yourself when you spend time researching.

I hope this helps someone, thank you!

I had mine June 1

shams040:
No, June 7.

I don’t know but I think people do. I got it at my first attempt.

Laworldz:
Congratulations!!!!!

Please is there anyone who got his or her visa the 5th of 6th attempt. I need to talk to you to hear your experience.

You had your interview June 1?

shams040:
I think I saw you. I also got approved.

Me:Good Morning
VO:Good morning

VO: Pass me your passport and I20
Me: okay(passed it)

VO:Tell me your study plan
Me: I am going for a Ph.D in Geography with specialization in Geospatial and Artificial intelligence for Oil Spill and Climate change hazard management. The program is for four years and Would be taking core courses in the first year that includes blablablba. In my second year I would be presenting my research proposal . (while I was talking VO was typing)

VO: I will be approving your visa as I can see you are enthusiastic. Make sure your keep the I20 bla bla blas

Me: I stopped talking and said thank you, while I walk away.

Thank you!

beejhay69:
Omo Miami. Congrats again!

As promised
Status: Approved
Embassy: Lagos Consulate
Window 5
VO: Good morning
Me: Good morning
VO: How was your night
Me: (In my mind, this VO nice o), fine and yours?
VO: Fine. Passport and i20 please
He kept typing for like 2 minutes. I was praying under my breathe
VO: I see you are going to Miami University for your Masters in SAHE
Me: Yes, Please
VO: Why Miami
Me: I chose Miami because the program is focused on Social Justice and Equity. I am interested in this topic as it will enable me provide the right support for students particularly underrepresented students like students from low income background. ( I was talking too fast)
VO: (looks up at me for the first time, all the while, he was typing) hold on. I am not rushing and you not. Looks like you are reading from a script.
Me: Should I continue?
VO: No, it’s just fine.
VO: How many schools did you apply to?
ME: 5
VO: name them
ME: NIU, UCONN, MIAMI, KSU, OSU
VO: How many admitted you?
ME: they all did
VO: why not go for the other schools?
ME: To be very honest, it was hard making the decision because all the schools gave me full funding. However, Miami’s program is focused on Social Justice and Equity, a topic I am interested in as it will enable provide support for students particularly underrepresented students when I come back to Nigeria. Also, I love the theory to practice approach that the program adopts. I got an assistantship that covers the total cost of attendance, the funding includes tuition waiver, meal plan, accommodation, phone bills and monthly stipends.
VO: that’s generous
Me: with a smile, yes it is. (I continued). In addition to this, it is also required of me to gain experience in 2 other functional areas of my choice. This will give me a better understanding of the field both in theory and practice which will aid the transfer of learning when I come back to Nigeria. Moreover, the graduate advisor….
VO: okay, that’s enough. How did you get this generous funding?
Me: I will say the strength of my application and my performance during the interview days. I had interview with the Graduate coordinator (mentioned her name) and the associate director of Reslife (mentioned her name too)
VO: So?
Me: I believed they were impressed with my performance and decided to give me based on merit.
VO: Do you have any experience in this field. What course did you study in UNDERG?
Me: English Language and Education
VO: oh, education. I will be giving you a chance. You will need your i20 at the POE.
ME: Thank you.

Bigsecret:
Visa approved this morning at Lagos Consulate. Thanks to this wonderful family, I am forever grateful. Transcript to come soon

wascofasco:
Is there anyone going to Oklahoma this fall? M me

Oklahoma State University?

olayinka94:
Hello everyone, please as for those denied twice is there any chance of them getting their visa approved on their third appointment.

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Yes.

My friend got his approval the third time

Tayoade19:
As promised, here is the full transcript of my encounter at the Lagos Embassy yesterday. I am sharing this to encourage someone and for the person to believe that with God, nothing is impossible and indeed there is a God who rules in the affairs of men. The key prayer focus should be favour. Fast forward to the experience/encounter. Two years ago, I was refused B1/B2 visa at the Lagos Embassy and when I was in the queue, I saw the same VO who refused me then and within me I was praying silently that God let it not be this VO who would interview me today. Lo and behold, I was told to go to his window and it was as if I had my heart in my mouth, I could feel my heartbeat because of the fear. He gave the lady in my front blue paper, I didn't listen to their conversation because I wasn't paying attention, I was praying within me. After giving the lady the blue slip, he was still speaking with the lady, then I was told to move to the next window which was vacant (instant answered prayer). However, when the VO who eventually interviewed me, asked the first question, I wasn't really stable because I'd thought I would be interviewed by the other guy. Let me not bore you with too much story. The interview did not last more than 3 minutes, here is the transcript;

GA: $18K
Deficit: $2.5k
VO: Good morning
Me: Good morning Sir.
VO: Pass me your passport and i20 (VO started typing)
Me: I did
VO: You are going for a master's program at the University of Nebraska right?
Me: Yes Sir
VO: Why this program?
Me: (trying to become stable). My reason for this program is fueled by my interest in understanding the interactions between diet and human genes, the molecular basis of obesity. (VO was just gazing at the computer screen, I didn't know whether he was hearing me or not)
VO: What will this degree do for you?
Me: This program will expose me to both theoretical and practical aspects of nutrigenomics such that when I return to Nigeria, I will be able to contribute to the research projects of the metabolic research group of the bleep university where I work and for years I have been assisting them in this lab for their research projects. (VO was just nodding his head)
VO: Are you married?
Me: Yes
VO: Is your wife going with you?
Me: No
VO: Why?
Me: She is currently in school for her graduate program at a Nigerian university.
VO: I think I will be giving you this chance, hang on a second (VO started typing)
Me: Ok Sir.
VO: Who is sponsoring you?
Me: I have a graduate assistantship that covers the tuition and monthly stipend while my uncle will take care of the deficit. (I was surprised VO did not ask for SOA)
VO: Your visa is approved.
Me: Thank you, Sir.
VO: Take your i20 along with you, you will need it at the port of entry and take your passport at this circled location, other information is on that slip.
Me: Thank you, Sir. Enjoy your day!
Na so I just packed my things commot from the VO's window and was just praising God.
PS: For you to experience a seamless visa interview, the God factor is very crucial, pray and fast. For it is not of him that willeth nor of him that runneth but of the Lord that showeth mercy. For those who will still be going for visa interview, I pray that God's mercies will speak for you in Jesus name. Amen!

congratulations. Window 5 I guess

Visa approved this morning at Lagos Consulate. Thanks to this wonderful family, I am forever grateful. Transcript to come soon