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Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by biikeys(m): 4:52pm On Nov 08, 2016

eniolagharxe:
Electoral college voting na still December 19th na...

Where?

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by biikeys(m): 3:11pm On Nov 08, 2016

ThreadsAdeleke:
but what if the school refuses to tranfer the sevis and eventually terminate the I20( because have read about some scenarios). what other options do someone has

If you follow the process laid out for you carefully, you won't have any issues. It might cost you time and some running around, but you should be okay.

BTW, schools terminate sevis records not really I-20. Worst case if it's terminated which I highly doubt, you can apply for reinstatement.

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by biikeys(m): 3:07pm On Nov 08, 2016

eniolagharxe:
Clinton winning 45.3% to Trump's 42%...

On polls..

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by biikeys(m): 3:06pm On Nov 08, 2016

amanonymous:
Abeg oooo. Does anyone knows any school in maryland that takes in 2:50 gpa upwards for masters in maryland. Abeg oooo. I need help

Your CGPA is not that great and you're already limiting your options...maybe because you have someone living in MD?
My advice-look over all 50 states. It helps, but you don't have to live where you know people or have family especially with your grades.

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Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by biikeys(m): 3:02pm On Nov 08, 2016

boneruns:
I would have gone for PhD but my masters degree was a Professional Masters in Information Technology . I learnt that professional Masters can't do Ph.D direct except for the Academic Masters.

Thanks

Not true. You can go for a fast-track PhD program even with just your Bsc/BTech- don't learn lies

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Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by biikeys(m): 11:48pm On Nov 06, 2016

ridsan4real:
Hello folks. looking for fully funded/research assistantship in animal science for Phd.
Bsc= 4.16/5.00
Msc=5.4/7.00
list of schools I have catalogued and enquiried about include:
1. university of Missouri
2. university of Florida
3. university of Georgia
4. university of Kentucky
what's your take on this?

Mekurexx:
Check schools in Texas. Texas A&M Austin offers funding. You have a good profile

The CGPA is okay..Did you mean Texas A&M or UT Austin..

One thing I would say is that a profile is more than CGPA. When applying to top schools especially, strong letters of recommendation, previous research work, impressive test scores and well written personal statements in addition to CGPA build up your profile.

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Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by biikeys(m): 10:32pm On Nov 06, 2016

daaz001:
Good evening house..

Please which local airline is cheaper from NY to TX that will accept luggage without additional charges..

Thank you all and Have a great week ahead.

Daaz.

Check Southwest Airlines

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by biikeys(m): 4:35pm On Nov 03, 2016

Dexcmd:
What do u guys think about American University, Washington? I rarely see the name of this school on this trend. Thinking of pursing Master's degree there. Hoping it would be a good choice.

In a private university?? Of all universities in the US? Think twice..except you have $40k+ to be spending on tuition alone

BTW, how did you get to know about the school? Hope it's not some agent

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by biikeys(m): 7:47pm On Nov 01, 2016

LagosismyHome:
Well[b] hardly will they refused [/b]in Canada ...never heard this happened and its quite popular for international to go to canada for renewal

Alternatively yes u can wait till u get to naija blc naija will be drop box which is cool that u dont have to talk to any VO

Refusal really only happens if the person in question has misused the visa or run out of status.
But students & workers get placed on Administrative Processing (AP) sometimes which could take several days. Always better to make alternate plans in case you have to stay longer than usual in Canada.

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by biikeys(m): 9:02pm On Oct 31, 2016

SilentPistol:
Guys, please I need advice.

I went for a career fair 2 weeks after I resumed school & was invited for an interview by a governmental organization for an internship position. I went for the interview & just this morning, I have been asked to confirm my availability for this semester. Now, my fears are:

1) On this institution's site, they've called for applications for internship, but only from citizens of the country
2) I've only been in the states for three months, & when I was asked how long I've been in the states for, I evaded giving an actual answer & said "less than a year"

So firstly, an interview is not a job. You don't get a job until you actually get an offer in hand, and have passed background checks.

I was in your shoes too at some point. Go ahead and let them know you are available, IF you are (which I doubt). But make sure you don't fall out of status because of that one job. Worst case, you tell them to wait till the semester you're eligible for OPT (typically after two semesters), and if they can't..just keep in touch with them..you never know.

For the citizenship thing, lot of companies have that and still take in non-citizens. But if the job requires some secret clearance, don't bother.
I would still go through their interview process anyways to get a feel of what it's like even if they're not going to take you in because of your citizenship.

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Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by biikeys(m): 1:55am On Oct 30, 2016

Ruffy147:
Hello house... God bless our journey in life. My name is Rufus Ajani, I did applied for master degree in the University of California. I went for interview but I wasn't grant visa I was told that the stamp on my passport is fake(UAE) please tell me what can I do?

Is it fake?

You might not be able to get a US visa for a long while if at all! There's really nothing you can do...you can't appeal their decision even if you wanted to. You'd probably even have issues at other embassies/consulates.

You guys should understand that hundreds of students get visas with virgin passports. Even if you don't get it the first time, you get a chance to come back and retry. It's not worth it.
If you do some fraud..and get caught, it can even have criminal consequences!

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Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by biikeys(m): 2:30pm On Oct 28, 2016

mcearnie:
I thought of that. It would have been better if i am going for another field or an MBA. I did my first in Information Technology and i'm going for Computer Science now. I did computer science as first degree. I will work arnd it anyways. Thanks alot.

I'm sure you know there are lots of differences between both courses. While in a lot of cases people specialize in coding and design in CS, IT may be servers,databases etc. Not a general classification, but that should give you an idea on how to defend your choice degree.

If I had a choice between MS in Computer Science and MBA, I would go for a MS in CS..

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by biikeys(m): 9:02pm On Oct 27, 2016

OluDare01:
In July, I can't wait to leave Nigeria.
In October, I can't wait for the semester to end.

In ...,I can't wait to graduate and get a job
In ....,I can't wait to get my papers
In...., I can't wait to make some millions/start some big business
etc

The list is endless

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Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by biikeys(m): 2:25pm On Oct 27, 2016

gentledoj:
Please, wen d plane land! Will I work into the arrival Hall or wat?
And how to locate the boarding gate u are talking abt?

You don't have to worry this much..Just have your complete itinerary printed out and ask questions from flight attendants, or even people at the airport. Don't be afraid to, and don't always assume everybody is going your way. The key here is ask questions ...since it seems it's your first time out

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by biikeys(m): 1:44pm On Oct 22, 2016

cabayes:
Any body currently in the university of Chicago. Pls contact me by text, I need help with accommodation

I understand you may be desperate to find someone to share accommodation with, but having your phone number on here is not a good idea at all. Just your email would do..and you can take it down shortly after.
You should try rooms and shares on Craigslist or Airbnb and look for a fellow student looking to split rent. Also, check school boards..you might find something.

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by biikeys(m): 3:00pm On Oct 21, 2016

LagosismyHome:
If your i20 error was done by the school then contact them immediately to correct at their cost .... Let them know , be polite about it and a sensible school will pay for the shipping fee

secondly sevis is £200..... this school is not serious ooo. Most student complete the I 901 online and then go pay the Sevis and hence free to complete i 901 so why do they need you to send it with £100. what school is this ?? .. Is it a one man school ?

also if you are not sure what that form is , instead of guessing or receiving guess work on nairaland.. Always call or email and clarify

$200

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by biikeys(m): 5:46am On Oct 21, 2016

fatanu:
Yes... My immediate family

If the person is a parent or sibling, just save yourself some headache and fill 'Yes'

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by biikeys(m): 11:22pm On Oct 20, 2016

fatanu:
because he is a US citizen but using his Nigeria statement of account. Also he is always on and off in Nigeria. I dont know if by then he will be in the country. Moreso i do not want to say he is a US citizen

Is your sponsor an immediate member of your family?

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by biikeys(m): 11:16pm On Oct 20, 2016

tp2324:
Good day gurus in the house. A quick question for u guyz. Is anything wrong in applying for your F1 with your spouse and children the same time? Kindly shed more light on this please. Thank you

I'm sure you know that'll sound like you're an intending immigrant. While it's not wrong, and people apply and get visas.. you'd have a lot of work to do in showing home ties!

European Football (EPL, UEFA, La Liga) › Re: Liverpool Vs Manchester United (0 - 0) On 18th October 2016 by biikeys(m): 9:11pm On Oct 17, 2016

Ivanlxi:
Taylor brings the first half to a close with the
score still level, but it will be United who are
much the happier side. They've kept things
tight and afforded Liverpool very little so far.
The visitors were far superior during the first
30 minute, before the hosts' gradual
improvement. Mourinho will want his men to
do more in attack, though - as an offensive
commodity they've been ineffective.

Mourinho is not going to attack in this game..

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by biikeys(m): 12:48am On Oct 16, 2016

MrRoYCe:
Anyone know a cheaper way to call Nigeria since Boss Revolution triple their rate.

Any of MobileVoIP providers..Telbo, Frynga etc

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by biikeys(m): 11:56am On Oct 15, 2016

LagosismyHome:
Read from part 1 and u will certainly find that answer as others have shared how they went about it or check google . ....... no hand holding , all lot of the research you have to find your way but majority of those processes have been posted here before

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Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by biikeys(m): 11:50am On Oct 15, 2016

tolutweety:

What school?
My classes start January 9 too.

Hundreds of schools may have the same resumption date for a particular semester..Spring especially

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Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by biikeys(m): 7:45pm On Oct 13, 2016

olasun4u:
Good day all,
please is it possible to get a job with a Nigeria degree in US?

Are you physically present in the US? Likely No..What kind of skills/experience do you have.... Not impossible, but man..you have to be someone who's skills they can't match here and are ready to get a visa to bring you in. Of course if you're a top guy in a multinational with strong ties to their offices here, you can probably get them to file an L1 visa for you.

Considering the quality of the job you'll get if you are lucky to land one and the so many uncertainties, I would say your degree is far better evaluated and used to pursue a/another graduate degree here than used to get a job.

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by biikeys(m): 3:10am On Oct 13, 2016

meekbishop:
My ordeal: Please, i was in the States in 2013,but came back to Nigeria to round up my bsc which i left to travel out,however i couldn't finalize it because of the ASUU strike,and during that National course,i was robbed of my wallet containing my id cards and my green card,which i kept searching for and went as far as reporting to the nearest police station,yet it wasn't found until sometime 2014. So,i went back to the embassy and reported my plight,and they told me that i can't go back,that under their law,that i shouldn't be outside the states for more than 12months,and i was turned down.
Please,whats the possible means of going back to the states? Meanwhile,a friend told me that i can apply for students visa,but i don't know how i will go about that..thanks

You could have been able to fill form I-90 and have your replacement mailed to you if you didn't wait 12 months before going to the consulate/embassy. Did you apply for a re-entry permit before leaving? If not, then you'd have to talk to someone at the embassy/consulate about a returning resident visa. If you have police reports/evidence you lost it then, that might help your case

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by biikeys(m): 2:13am On Oct 11, 2016

AJANIEmmanuel78:
new york

Guess you're kidding..

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Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by biikeys(m): 6:45pm On Oct 10, 2016

AJANIEmmanuel78:
indianapolis is very expensive i have a friend there except if u be OBO

What city are you comparing it to..It's relatively inexpensive compared to lot of major cities

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by biikeys(m): 8:26pm On Oct 09, 2016

cosxzbay:
Graduate school is 2 years in America....

LL.M. is one

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Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by biikeys(m): 2:13am On Oct 09, 2016

SCHOOLBUOY:
PLEASE SIR/MA

I'M PLANNING ON STUDYING IN US....BUT THE PERSON SPONSORING ME IS MY AUNT AND SHE STAYS IN US.......HOPE THIS WONT BE A PROBLEM........

SECONDLY......PLEASE HOW DO I PROVE TO THE CONSULTANT THAT I WILL COME HOME AFTER STUDYING....

PLEASE,IT MIGHT FIRST TIME....NEED YOU ALL HELP TO MAKE IT SUCCESSFUL

Do yourself a favor and read previous threads...all your questions have asked and answered. @bolded..the answer is tied to your second question.
Btw, lot of people go to the embassy with foreign account statements and still get visas.

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by biikeys(m): 2:04am On Oct 09, 2016

Christian129:
Please can you change your program from masters to PhD after getting admitted into the University? Abeg help o

Anything is possible...if you can push for it

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by biikeys(m): 2:57am On Oct 06, 2016

electronic:
I wld check their PHd Entry requirements... I hope I have what it takes. I am EE are you EE?

Completed EE program there.

Travel › Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 10 by biikeys(m): 2:21pm On Oct 05, 2016

electronic:
People
Pls any body in U of Texas Houston,Arlington,Dallas, Texas Tech etc
i am thinking of adding a Texas school to my list. Assuming i raise first semester fees,
i was wondering if getting GA after first semester is possible.
Texas seems to be friendly with instate tuition.
Please i need any information would help out.

In EE at UTA, very possible if you are ready to do some research work with a Faculty. Much easier if you're going for a PhD.

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