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Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by biikeys(m): 12:24am On May 16, 2017

Rockymillo:
Yes I was fully prepared if I got the visa, the school offers on campus job to international students and there's a payment plan which my sponsorer already talked to the school about how he can handle it. Which was why I got the admission .

Hmm ok...

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by biikeys(m): 6:48pm On May 15, 2017

PrinceDekunle:
Congrats bro. Wishing you all the best in your new journey.

House, I'm wondering why would VO ask how you'll be paying for studies even tho they can see on their system (sevis ID) that one got full funding. Can anyone decipher why they still pop out that question?
I believe/think they have access to see scholarship/funding once your sevis ID has been slotted into their computer during interview

Does your funding cover your living expenses? What if you lost the funding at some point? Those are few reasons they might ask

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by biikeys(m): 6:47pm On May 15, 2017

Rockymillo:
$51,000 for 9months makes a total of around $204,000 for 4years , he wanted me to convince him why I would spend so much money on an undergraduate program me within 10seconds, well!

Were you really prepared to pay that much? assuming you had gotten the visa

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by biikeys(m): 1:09am On May 14, 2017

saninwa:
It depends on your chosen itinerary and flight. They are cheaper yea. But for time, it depends on your chosen itinerary and flight.
The shortest time you can wait at Dubai through Emirates is 3hrs45mins before connecting to JFK, because their first flight to JFK everyday leaves by 8:30am, while the normal scheduled landing at Dubai from Lagos is always 4:45 am (all in local time of the city)
All New York flights are made with the A380 super jumbo. It's gona be a nice experience flying in a double decker plane!

Nice big plane, yeah. But flying about 14 hours or more from Dubai to JFK alone when you can get another flight who total flight time from Lagos to JFK including layovers is around 16 hours for cheaper in many cases(Air Maroc)?? Well, you must really like the airbus

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by biikeys(m): 1:03am On May 14, 2017

tomisinobm:
hello house, how easy would it be to get my drivers license in a state different from where I school?

thank you in advance.

Not easy, if at all possible, if you don't live in that state. You'd need to submit evidence of residency in the state you're trying to get a license from. Things like utility bill, bank account statements,USPS mail among others are things they typically ask for. Except you have at least two of those documents with addresses in that state, you won't be able to get it.

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by biikeys(m): 2:19am On May 13, 2017

neurosci:
Seems it is better to go for the visa interview very early (between 6am and 7am), because the VOs won't be tired yet and everywhere would be cool. In the afternoon, the VOs would have been exhausted, their heads would have been very hot, so they may just be dashing blue slips anyhow.

How about they are more attentive to details because they are not tired yet in the morning, and might more likely deny people....My point is that they're trained to do their job, and most of them have done it for years. They're human beings too, but this probably carries very little weight.

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Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by biikeys(m): 3:34pm On May 09, 2017

electronic:
Thanks Man...
Where una go hide self

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by biikeys(m): 1:50am On May 09, 2017

electronic:
Hey guys what happens when there is a wrong date of birth on i20. Just one digit though 05 instead of 08.
Should a new i20 be requested or a mail from the school would be sufficient?

Get a new I-20. You'd still need it after getting to the US..even beyond school, for work authorization, other visas, green card application etc. Avoid inconsistencies in your documents, and save yourself some headache later on.

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Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by biikeys(m): 4:24am On May 07, 2017

Chinewon88:
Hi Silva094,
If someone scores 40/120 on the TOEFL for instance, what does that say about their communication skills?

Just forget you took that exam. Study well and re-write, or don't even show that if it's not a school requirement.

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Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by biikeys(m): 2:13pm On May 06, 2017

Mayflowa:
That is a very good school. Did you get admission into Penn State? Your GRE and Toefl score must be very good. Do you wanna share it? How did you prepared for it. How about the essay. I think the easiest way to get a job in America is going to reputable school rather lowly ranked universities. A friend of mine attending Texas A & M Uni got 3 solid intern positions this summer and so much so she is forgoing a semester to experience 2 of the 3 positions.

Going to a top school is a plus, but there are people who graduated from them too and without jobs. The key is networking well with peers, with hiring managers and honing your skills while in school.

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Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by biikeys(m): 4:09pm On May 05, 2017

jah101:
hello house,

I have a very important question for you all;

I am an F1 Student, I just completed my BSC program and my graduation is coming up JUNE, I plan on attending an important occasion back home in Nigeria after my Graduation in June for about 2weeks Then i will return to the U.S,My F1 Visa is valid till 2018,But i am very skeptical and scared if i will be denied entry at the US Port of Entry;when coming back from my occasion;I also have my EAD Card with me but it clearly states "Not Valid for Re-entry to the US"..So it cants be used as a VISA...So my question is what are my chances of being allowed into the US back on my Valid Student Visa? What are the possibilities of entering into the U.S back with my F1 Visa,Can i go for this occasion or not

What are your suggestions/opinions??

You have your EAD card, but do you have a job? Without a job, don't even think about it. If you get a job by then, you'd typically need your EAD card, your offer letter,signed I-20 saying your school gave you permission to leave, and your passport with valid visa of course. Talk to your international office. I would stay here if it's not critical that I go home..if I were you.

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Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by biikeys(m): 2:23pm On May 03, 2017

wissy47:
Gurus in the house please enlighten on the two discipline OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY and INDUSTRIAL AND INDUSTRIAL and ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY for masters in terms of:
1.Employment rate
2. HB1
3. Salary
4. funding
PS: My undergraduate Discipline is GUIDANCE AND COUNSELLING / COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY
you can as well suggest good once related to the above discipline, because man no fit spend time and money study finish them come say make he dey go back naija o empty handed

The one person I know that studied that course in back in Nigeria now...every case is different though

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Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by biikeys(m): 4:28pm On May 02, 2017

naijatisumi:
Am so down right now...I was giving blue paper for the first time today...It was just like the world is coming down on me.

The most annoying part is I was not really asked any question as such I cant say where I went wrong the only thing I think I did was reading d small jotter I was holding so as to remember relevant points

Secondly I dont know if there is issue with my school Lincoln University cause I dint spend more than 2 second before she hand the blue paper to me

You moniker is funny. Anyways, you've been told what to do wrt the bolded..

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by biikeys(m): 4:26pm On May 01, 2017

WillyWest:
Greetings all I just got an PhD Offer from Florida International University with full tuition waiver and a competitive GTA Assitantship including Insurance. If you will be resuming this falls at FIU kindly lets rub minds.

Meanwhile I have a question as I await my I-20,

1) I am a civil servant and my bank statement is really less than N500k. Will this be a problem at the interview? As in since the school is covering my school fees and will pay me a good stipend will the VO is make a big deal about my not having lots of funds??

I would try and get someone's account with more money in addition to what you have (someone that can act as sponsor)...even if everything totals one semesters worth of fees. They might want to see if you have a backup should you lose your funding. If you can't get one, just go with what you have...they might not ask you.

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by biikeys(m): 10:05pm On Apr 30, 2017

anodebeanthony:
Sure, you can apply as a transfer student with your OND.
Check for universities in Texas and check Bowie University and also Umbc. You can message me so we can hurt the school together cos am also an OND holder.

Good luck to you both in your search

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Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by biikeys(m): 3:18am On Apr 29, 2017

ayopaul84:
hi all,

i came across the thread yesterday and i have been consuming the info like an hungry lion. Good job guys.

Please i need your contribution on this: I need info on the schools to apply to for PhD in biochemistry/molecular biology. i just finished my Masters (expecting results) but had a 4.50/5.0 in BSc. I will be writing IELTS and GRE in the next few months. am looking forward to SPRING 2018.

your contribution will be appreciated

Thanks

Did you mean TOEFL.....Most people take TOEFL for admission and funding considerations here. It's more widely accepted in the US.

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by biikeys(m): 8:43pm On Apr 26, 2017

udi2111:
I'm a very genuine student o. i even intend switching to a course in the IT sector[b] but he insisted that if i really want to get a job immediately i graduate then i should switch to nursing[/b],warriboy also mentioned something like this in this thread that's the major reason I want to switch to nursing because I want to stay behind after i graduate from any program in the US.

A good reason you shouldn't listen to hearsays..I would stick to EE if I were you. If you are a permanent resident or US citizen, you can go for Nursing or whatever course you want. You have lots of post-graduation opportunities with your MS in EE.

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by biikeys(m): 10:11pm On Apr 23, 2017

EdwardSnowden14:
Hello,
Please i have been accepted in one of the universities in the us for undergraduate studies with a generous scholarship of 20000.
I didn't write any test and i want to know if that's gonna be an hindrance.
Thanks

And what's the original tuition you were supposed to pay?

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by biikeys(m): 1:34pm On Apr 22, 2017

Kendrix69:
Guys i wanto apply as an undergraduate transfer student into one of the universities in USA. Which exams is best to write GRE SAT OR TOEFL?
*modified * i have a GPA of 3.12/4 for my national diploma (ND)

Complete your HND and write GRE and TOEFL. Evaluate your results...there you go-grad school.

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Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by biikeys(m): 12:18am On Apr 21, 2017

Ugoh11:
For your information almost all mba students are financed by loans..

Oh less I forget.. don't just spew ignorance from your mouth on something you know nufin about.. do your research.. and stop spreading hearsay.. #factsovereverything
This piece is for all those who are zealous to change their careers via an MBA or msc but cannot due to paucity of funds...

First, not almost all MBA students are financed by loans like you claim. A lot of MBA students who are already working here get sponsored by their companies. For companies that do 100% which is common, they don't pay the companies 1 cent back.
Second, what you said was completely unnecessary for someone who initiated a good and informative conversation.

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by biikeys(m): 7:30pm On Apr 20, 2017

imperiouxx:
This is why every Indian after graduation wants to go into business info job aka consultancy job or IT.

This joke government gets this right at least.

TATA, Infosys etc bring them in in their thousands

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by biikeys(m): 7:29pm On Apr 20, 2017

dennison4luv:
Greetings to all the mayors in the house,,
Please is it possible to apply for American student visa when you are in Turkey..

Possible...yeah. The question is do you have a job there? or are a student there? In other words, do you have ties there.. If you don't have strong ties there, better you go apply in Nigeria

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by biikeys(m): 2:29pm On Apr 20, 2017

Breamz:
U ryt bro, i actually filled 'yes' on d ds160 for other relatives

CBP doesn't care about what you filled in your DS-160. That's just for visa interview. All they'll do is ask you why you're not flying directly to Ohio..and like most students, you just let them know how you plan to get to your school from Chicago. I would reserve a bus ticket just in case. Telling them you have an uncle there who's going to drive you down sounds okay, but might not go too well with them depending how you present it. You might want to get his phone number and address as well and have it handy..just in case, should you decide to go with that option.

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by biikeys(m): 1:33am On Apr 19, 2017

aminlove:
Hello guys, am new here... Please I wanna ask a question

I intend to apply for an undergraduate program at University of Bridgeport, USA... get the student VISA and and defer the admission and work for a year or two before start schooling. Is it possible? What are the pros and cons?

Thanks.

Why don't you just apply and start schooling right away...if you have the funds that is. If you want to work to save some money, I would just concentrate on that and also look around for scholarships/fellowships independent of the school(s) you are looking at. Note though that two years from now, you might not be as motivated to go study abroad.

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by biikeys(m): 12:48am On Apr 18, 2017

imperiouxx:
Can you just stop using the crossed word here? It's vulgar and unacceptable among the educated blacks. He said "if" and if yours is legit, I don't see how what he said should infuriates you. And let's get you right, do you mean you can 'clearly sponsor' a student that has to pay about $23,000/yr for tuition? If you mean you can help with a statement of account for visa purpose, SOA won't pay the actual tuition. So this is just a waste of time.

Desperate thread followers should just be aware of this kind of help. It won't solve your problem a bit but only compound it.

People go through issues bro..pouring stuff out on social media is only one way they feel better. His response just tells what he has in mind with respect to 'funding' anybody.

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by biikeys(m): 2:48pm On Apr 15, 2017

PRINCEDAVIDD:
Yes I did, except the cold here in RhoDE island sucks, how about you?

Did you say cold? How about January/February?

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Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by biikeys(m): 3:10pm On Apr 14, 2017

bigjustine:
read my post again, if you can't offer advice, i need solution and not your condemnation. i believe anyone in my shoe will do the same because my school stopped international student from getting a cpt that will enable them to work.

No @bolded. Someone else in your shoes then would have asked for advice.

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Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by biikeys(m): 3:45pm On Apr 13, 2017

Biggy911:
ANY MORE ADVICE ON THE ABOVE FROM THE GURUS IN THE HOUSE

The score is poor..yes, but carry it with you..Chances are that you'll not be asked. Just show it if asked. Your UG CGPA along with a short convincing argument why you didn't do well on the GRE would go a long way..if asked for details about it.

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by biikeys(m): 5:02pm On Apr 12, 2017

Mekurexx:
Please where can I eat Amala in NYC?

There's a 'bukafinder' app that also helps

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