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toluene1234:
Hello gurus, I have my first degree in computer science in 2010. But been working in a customer service environment since then. That means I have no work experience. I intend to apply to a graduate school in Information security and computer forensics. Most schools request my cv with no experience in dat field. Can I apply to do a two years associate degree in same Information security and digital forensics then after graduation apply for a master in same program.
What is d chance of getting a visa having had a degree in computer science and now going for an associate degree in information security and digital forensics which is lower than bachelor degree.

Please kindly advise.
Cc: Lagosismyhome, walspring,imperioux and other with good experience in this situation. Please a brother. Thanks

Well you do have work experience..maybe not just in your CS field. Schools don't really care much about your experience if you're going for a Master's in Computer Science. It's not like some executive MBA application. My advice, go ahead and apply for MS in Computer Science,Information systems or something around those. Prepare and write GRE if you can-that would help your application a whole lot.

Byjerstyk:
Good evening everyone (using Nigeria time)
Have been going through this trend lines in line and the few minutes used, is just so awesome.
I would like to know more about the difference between processing a Canada Students Visa and US students Visa.
Thanks in anticipation, as i welcome your undiluted reply.

That's good...keep reading. Read the Canadian student visa thread too.

Bae026:
Guys, NICE ONE.

Never knew such forum existed.

I've been given admission into one private university in USA....for April intake.

I'm presently pursuing my Visa interview with the Embassy.

But my issue here is, I don't have any money for school fees, or anything.....the whole money I was having is what I used to pursue the admission and Visa interview, Sives fee...etc.

My question is, if I can raise money for my flight ticket.... would the school still take me and maybe I work for them and pay the fees gradually?

Masters Program inview.

Start all over and look for schools that can fund you....you don't need an agent. BTW, you would still need some money even if you get funding.

imperiouxx:
You see that too? N375/$

Yeah funny guy.

ImpeccableOne:
I have Naira for sale, I need Dollars @ Form A rate. N375 per $. Naira will be transferred to your account from mine via Online banking.

Good luck with that

Clueless people

Fortissimo502:
Ok. At least i now know you can e file non resident returns.

Looks like they just started that with tax year 2016..

HoneyBronzed:
Hi International students,

please what do you use to file your taxes as an international student. if you manually fill a form 1040NREZ, how do you calculate what you are supposed to get back as tax refund? I also dont want to use a firm. I want to file my taxes myself. Thank you.

Do it through your school (Glacier) as advised and try and learn it. Once you're out of school, you can do it yourself..at least till it becomes really complicated. It fairly easy if you don't have lots of income sources, dependents, business etc.

Fortissimo502:
Choi femi321 i wish i saw your post earlier. I've already paper filed mine. But they said i should get it in 4 to 6 weeks. Hoping so.

Paper filing takes about that long, not months

LagosismyHome:
As you progress up academically it becomes much harder to enter the work place if you have little or no work experience. I think this is true for most of the sector ... from business to science.

Also in interviews Employers want to know what else you bring to the table apart from academic.... a lot of interview questions are based on show and tell how u did xx and if all your answers are based mainly on student scenario that very limiting. ...... so even entering the industry with a masters but no work experience is limiting how much more phd

This is not to say you will not see cases of people who have gotten breakthrough...yes there always be examples but the person will work twice as hard and hears much more no than yes

This is not a black and white thing. When it comes to Engineering at least, I've seen a piece of both sides.
There are a few factors that determine your job prospects...like your advisor himself who can link you up with the industry before you even graduate-and have you even go intern with them. Basically, you move in seamlessly that way. Closely tied to it is how industry-ready your research work is. Your school is another-some schools and faculty have good relationships with certain companies and that's it.

The other thing you need to understand is that most MS graduates don't even apply and get jobs that have a master's degree as a pre-requisite. So, having a PhD does not mean you have to apply for a job with that as a pre-req. You can apply for R & D related spots at companies or even research labs for a start, and then you work your way up.

Once you open up your options, you have more choices.

wealth360:
My sister. Dats wat we pleaded for but I think d rules has changed. Thanks ma

I don't think any other form of ID was ever allowed apart from a passport, for GRE. Drivers' license might have been/be acceptable for GMAT but not GRE

Libber:
Please has anyone has a scenario where deadline for application has elapse,and they still gave the person admission after deadline.I send a mail to dept cord,she said she notice I didn't apply for fall 2017 and the deadline has elapse DEC,but if am qualified to apply, she is willing to accept me if I can apply within two weeks and give her a date I will be writing my GRE and TOEFL,but first of all I should send her my transcript, CV,sop,career goal and my favourite maths course.She said they fund all their psim students because is difficult to cope in the dept without funding. That she is thanking me in advance if I can introduce qualified applicant to the program and she is expecting my mail.Please what should I do,my transcript is not yet ready.And please help me tell qualified applicant because I don't want to be the only Nigerian in the dept,it will be boring. Expecting my transcript in a week time.Can I still make it ,what should I reply her,should I start the process even if I don't complete it I can tell her to extend my application to fall 2018?

Interesting..

cindyn:
I really want him to come and settle, kind of start work and further his Education.

It would be better then for him to get an F-1 visa and just go to go school if he has the funds to support both of you.

Working is out of the question apart from few 20-hr unguaranteed on-campus jobs around on F-1.
He won't be able to work or study long term on a visit visa or F-2 visa.

cindyn:
Hello guy's,

Please i need help here, I am in US on f1 visa and i will like my fiance to come over, he is my sponsor.
Which way will be easy for him to get visa? applying for visiting or what?.

I need help and any other suggestions.


Thank you

What does 'come over' mean? Come to settle? Come for visit? How long? That would determine what he needs to do/get..

nellyalph:
Tomorrow now, we will tell new members to go through the thread . see what you guys are doing?

Justwise took care of it I think

tomisinobm:
Thank you so much.
Went today to the SSA office. Turns out the people I spoke to on phone and the guy who initially enrolled didn't have a clue of what do. It was verified and corrected in my presence today.
I should get I in 7-10 business days.

Thank you.

Good for you.

OGreene:
Well, he said they have been giving visas for CC as long as the person is smart and answers questions correctly.

In my mind, i feel say they have been reading on NL that we are running from Community colleges, he now tried to address the matter

Cc LagosNIV, please what's your take on this?

And you think they'll tell you what your chances of getting a visa will be considering that??

tomisinobm:
Apparently, they said they're doing that.
Can I send you a pm ?

So what happens is that sometimes they have to do a manual verification if you have a long name which may take lot of time, depending on how they prioritize stuffs at USCIS. You can send me a message, but you'll need to call them on 1 (800) 375-5283, go through the options applicable to your case. You would ask to speak to a representative and explain your case and why you would need it taken care of as soon as possible. No 100% guarantee, but I've seen quite a few people get lucky with it.

Awesu122:
Thanks for the suggestion, yeah choose it[b] because of the tuition then because it's a school of management and sciences[/b] , but I think am gonna look further , don't wanna choose another school in california so as not to give VO impression that I have. Special businsss in california as a whole . Thinking of applying to Cleveland state uni and would see how it goes

With your GRE score, you would very likely get funding somewhere else if you do your research well. So tuition as a reason wouldn't count.
That it's a school of management and sciences would also not count as there are hundreds of schools with better management and sciences programs but without that being part of their names.
Look for a genuine reason you want to attend whatever university you pick apart from those above and apply to more than one university as well.

akin3102:
Hi All,

I would love to renewal my passport next month and collect it on the same day. Please which Nigeria Embassy is the best for passport renewal with less crowd size?

I have New york or Atlanta in mind, both locations are close to me. I would appreciate if there is any nairalander that can accommodate me in Atlanta as I assumed there might be huge crowd size in New york.Thanks

While it's possible, those guys specialize at disappointing people generally. I would book a return flight for next day at least, if you're flying. Btw, they also go around the country with their stuff for passport renewals. Call the embassy to find out. They might be coming close you...you never know

tomisinobm:
Hello house,
I am having issues getting my SSN card due to the length of my name.
I'm still on it. It's been about three weeks.
Anyone with a similar experience?
Thank you.

Did they say they were doing immigration verification? If so, you can call USCIS and see if it can be expedited.

Femalin:
pls I need someone to help me with statement of purpose for masters program in information technology or management information system my email is Femi_ogunowo@yahoo.com

The way it works is you write something first and have someone/people peruse with you..Google samples for ideas on how to start writing

LagosNIV:
There has been a lot of confusion surrounding the recent Executive Order on immigration signed by President Trump. The only change that affects our Nigerian visa applicants at this time is that Dropbox renewal is only available to applicants who previously held a visa in the same category that expired less than 12 months prior to the new application.

And then something else might change with another executive order..

mira9500:
So my visa has been in AP for the past 3 weeks after being told it was approved at the embassy. This was supposed to be a simple renewal as I am in the middle of my program. I have heard that I am not the only one dealing with this. Does anyone know what is going on or advice on how to get through this period?

Not much you can do until a decision is made.. You can send them emails at some time intervals to get more information about the status, but you'll have to wait.

alexandersherif:
Hello house.....
How can I use drop box ....need to check some info...

If you're in the US and you plan to travel home soon, you need to be careful right now. In fact, there is a rumor out there that dropbox applications might be placed on hold for sometime under the waiver program, and people would have to apply for interviews which could mean much longer time than you wish to spend abroad...with Trump's executive actions. While this is unconfirmed and may not actually happen, I wouldn't travel yet until he's done with his executive actions on immigration as it pertains to visa stamping and renewal, if possible.


Use the search box at the top to look for the dropbox process

kenniez26:
Hey.A good friend got his passport with Student visa loss right here in USA. Please what are the necessary procedures the guy need to do in order to be reissued another international passport and visa back and where does he need to visit.

I learnt there is Nigeria embassy in Atlanta, Washington and new York.

Please cogent and concrete contribution would be highly appreciated

You'll need to need to let the Nigerian embassy/consulate as well as the US embassy where you got your visa know about it. You need to get a new passport as well as new visa.
For the Nigerian embassy, everything you need is here: http://www.nigeriaembassyusa.org/index.php?page=passports or http://www.nigeriahouse.com/newpassport.aspx depending on which location you decide to go to. Once you get your new passport, to get a new visa..you'd have leave the country and go appear for an interview. You'll need a police report in addition to other documents for both.

hefhem39:
Hi great people,

Pls, I have an aunt that was denied B1/B2 Visa app recently.
She is now planning to apply for F1 visa ASAP/almost immediately.

Does she stand any good chance of getting the visa or she needs to wait for some times?
Thank you.

Put yourself in place of the VO. How would she convince you that she's not just looking for a way of escape..

jayhumble:
Riddy, I just sent you a PM. kindly revert. I have an obfuscating issue I'll need you to elucidate for me

Sounds like you're preparing for GRE

kallowdean:
Hello House.
A big Question here, what are my prospect of getting an F1 Visa approved if am enrolled for a Graduate Certificate in a top Engineering Field and in a top university in Indiana State.
The School has advice i can put in for a Graduate certificate that is (Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering)
Please Is it worth it ?

Why not apply for Master's? Forget visa now..that's only a starting point, your career is more important.

imperiouxx:
I don't know if this has been posted here before about H1B reform the senate are proposing.

http://www.computerworld.com/article/3159596/it-careers/new-senate-bill-seeks-sweeping-h-1b-changes.html

That is if Trump and his advisors don't have something else in mind...

Jayroland:
Nice thread, hope I get the basics. But, from where do I start to follow up? someone advice pls.

Start reading from page one of this thread/part at least...you'd, in addition to knowing what steps to take, learn from people's experiences which is even more valuable.

amanze15:
so no ground should Non-residents submit electronically?!

Generally, you can't/shouldn't.. at least for federal tax returns.