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NewAjala:
Pls concerning this recommendation letter, can it only be from professionals and academic in your degree of interest ? Or can an economist recommend for a biologist? And lastly, can just an Msc holder (an American, was a one time volunteer in my in area) recommend for me?

Sorry for the twist, just want to know your opinion.

Anyone can recommend you.
But you would want to use the best recommendations available because it goes a long way in getting a positive decision.
A non-academic recommender can as well speak expressly about your academic prowess .
Most times , you should prepare the draft to best suit your application and then give to the recommender to send.

NOIO2019:
I did reach out to them, but they said there is nothing they can do. I have to wait on the Consulate to offer be an available date. Do you know of anyone in the exact same situation ?

If the consulate says there is nothing they can do, there is nothing else to do than wait.
They are the only decision makers.

NOIO2019:
Please can some advice me on the matter at hand. I applied for US F1-Visa on May 1st 2019 before the Drop box was canceled on May 14th 2019. Unfortunately I arrived in Nigeria on May 16 2019 so I could not use the Drop box option again. Now I am trying to book an appointment but when I reach the 'Schedule Consular Appointment' Page; it tells me "There are currently no available". Any one else facing the same problem. Your help will be much appreciated God Bless you.

PLEASE NOTE: I cannot even see a Calendar (At least to see all unavailable and booked slots)

I know the earliest date availability is unique to each person depending on various factors.
Kindly reach the helpline for support.

Favourandgrace:
My people, please o help me answer this question
Please I have a bank of America statement of account, the person is based in Nigeria but is currently in the US for a masters degree. I would like to find out if there is any additional documentation that I need to take to the embassy for using a foreign account.

There is no documentation to the best of my knowledge as far as the SOA is in English.

jhulee:
Okay
Another thing
My program is a 9 month masters program but my I 20 has my start and end date as 13Aug 2019 and 31 May 2023 respectively. Please what do I do? �
Please help

Contact the International office to clarify that.

Bracha:
Lol so your visa was approved but you couldn't come here to post the transcript to help others coming behind, but you want help from the group members?

Bros shey this one good for your eyes like this?

He is probably waiting for everything to clear out before posting it.

AGUBANZE:
Bro Abeg help a brother ,

I was on the last thread about visit visa lol . America fall my hand .

So now I have paid my tuition and my school is mailing for free from the USA . Please gurus in the house , my question now is , the sevis fee , they gave me an account to pay into from the homeland security website through western union . Can I pay through any bank in Nigeria or they have their own designated bank like in the case of gtbank with visit visa . Should I pay through servisexpress, I don’t trust them , their website don’t have the security code in the top which mean their website isn’t secured .

Make una help me . Nah fall admission . Should be there before August for international student orientations .

I’m opting for Abuja too , I’m just scared of the Lagos embassy , I have heard a lot of funny story coming from there .

Will love the gurus in the house to help me out . So I can pay on Thursday that isn’t public holiday .


Can I pay through any western union branch agent from any bank here in Nigeria ?

For Sevis fee payment , contact @wallspring he helped majority of people here.

Note that you cannot make payment for Sevis from Nigeria.

Kaylhey20:
To the gurus on this platform, please on the Ds-160 form . When asked who is paying for your trip. Should I put who is paying for the travel ticket or the university contact ( I have been awarded a full ride scholarship by the university).

Please, quick response.

The trip is not necessarily your flight fee.
So put the University.

henrymor:
Good morning friends and fam,

I am planning to apply to a masters degree program in one or two universities in the US. When I went through their requirement, they said no test is needed for my course except toefl. Should I still do GRE or i shouldn't bother?

Secondly, where do I get the letter of recommendation from? Can I get it from any professor or doctor in any university or higher institutions. And please, how should the format look like?

Thank you fam!

When you decide to apply to a school, do you choose the school because of their requirements or because of your career plan?


On a normal day, one takes the GRE exams before even applying to schools of interest.
So if you're looking for reasons to take the exams, I did say you're more likely to offset the odds if you take GRE.


You can get recommendations from anyone ( Professional or Academic) that can speak good for you.

I for one didn't use any academic recommendations in all my applications.

CaptainMarvell:
Hello everyone! This thread has been awesome and really helpful. Thanks y'all. I've been granted admission for my undergraduate program for fall 2019, and I'm currently awaiting my I-20. Concerning this new social media scrutiny policy for visa applicants, what exactly could they be looking for on one's social media and how effective could it be? Because one could easily delete everything implicating on their accounts before the interview�

It is a wake-up call to everyone to be mindful of comments and contents posted online.
The homeland security is looking at bolstering her intelligence by monitoring activities and behaviors online.
The truth is nothing can be said about how or when the VO would need to look into one's social handle.
We just need to be careful with what we post.

Don't support
Female Genital Mutilation
Fraud
Terrorism
Sexual Abuse
Domestic Violence
And any form of act that breaks down law and order and you'll be fine.

juliusdudu:
My F1 visa was approved last Tuesday. I was advised to pick up my passport 48hours afterwards.

Wednesday was a public holiday. Thursday and Friday were working days. However, my passport is still at the embassy when I tracked it.

My school resumes in 2 days. I have sent the embassy a message but no reply yet. What can I do?

Inform your school and wait.
The school should be ready to issue you letter of extension in case for presentation at POE.

kacey007:
Found out that one can't book an appointment without SEVIS ID and school code. Any other way out pending the time the school will reply my mail.

PS: I don't want to miss the available dates.

Yes there is another way.
CALL THE SCHOOL.

kacey007:
I just paid my Visa fee now but I am yet to receive my 1-20. Is it possible to book an appointment in other not to miss the available dates?

Mail your school to send your Sevis ID and School code

jhulee:
Wow
Please..How true is this? *uneasy*

More dates will open up. Normal

solihp:
If you want to reschedule your appointment dates, alot of dates just became available in June and July, rush it

There is no love emoticon.. Would have used that

jhulee:
Thanks for your reply. But which of the questions is the “yes” for? �

You can tick does not apply

Shehuroj:
Thanks for your input on the above transcript. My sponsor is actually my guidian and financial sponsor since my bachelor's degree and he is capable of footing the bill as his statement of account shows huge amount of inflow and outflow. We also plan to establish a big diagnostic centre when I return, I think this is a good point that he can invest such amount of money on my study. One of the daughters just finished her MSc in Dublin while another one is currently studying Medicine in Ukraine (can I include this in the defence of his ability and willingness to sponsor me?).
I have also applied for RA/TA through my prospective supervisor and program coordinator, but the outcome is not yet out (should I include this also)?.

Thanks once again for your contribution.

It's easier to convince the VO if the school is a top school like the IVY.. The VO would feel the ROI is worth the investment.

Once the deficits starts climbing above 20,000 dollars , it raises concerns to the VO .
Except your sponsor is your dad or immediate relative, convincing the VO will require a great deal of efforts and luck.

jhulee:
Good morning fam
Please I’m filling up my DS 160 and there is a space for National Identification Number. Do I check “does not apply” since I don’t have it. Or I need to go register?

Yes

caterwaul:
Good day house, I applied for the international passport for the first time almost a month ago through an agent in a different city from mine and I still haven’t gotten any update yet as per availability and the said agent isn’t forthcoming with me, is there a way I can check availability through the enrollment id as it’s the only document I have?
Your response will be appreciated, thanks.

You can walk to the nearest immigration office to complain. They can tell you if it is already on the system or not.

NoQualms1:
How pls? Can I send a PM?

Yes . feel free

Omotomi05:
Do you mean the amount my sponsor is willing to offer?
Can you be more clearer please
@Brown2Green

The total cost for your program

Omotomi05:
Good morning nairalanders
I was denied this morning at the Lagos U.S embassy, here's my transcript
VO: Good morning
Me: good morning
VO: pass your passport and i20
Me: I did
VO: why are you going to the US
Me: I am going to the US for my masters degree program in computer and information science at southeast Missouri State University
VO: how did you know about the school
Me: I did an online search for schools with graduate research program in computer and information science with concentration in cybersecurity and came southeast Missouri State University and other schools I applied too
VO: Who is sponsoring you?
Me: my step father
VO: he's a business man and he's into oil and gas business with a couple of gas stations and he's also one of the dangote cement distributor for the southwest zone.
VO: what will the course do for you?
Me: the course will equip me with the challenges of developing and implementing new technologies and also improve on the existing ones bcoz technology on daily basis advances which makes many companies in different industries span to improve their computer network and incorporate new technologies as well as securing their information and is going to help me get a higher position for me at where I currently work cuts in
VO: typing for long and later gave pink letter

Sincerely, this was all she asked, any opinion on what could be the reason for denial. Thanks

Your deficit ..how much is it?
That is a major factor.

Boluwaji28:
Am tried to get admission into upper iowa university but i wasn't given because of my GP pls what can i do

What's your GPA?
Is upper Iowa the only University you know?

Jachy4real:
Why? What if you were contacted by the graduate recruiting officer of the school due to your high GRE score?

Now that's more presentable. But anything else is falling short.

But it is always best to explain how you carried out personal research.

Shehuroj:
Good day Nairalander. I personally appreciate the good work you guys are doing in this thread, may God Almighty reward you in manifolds.
Below is my proposed transcript for my visa interview on the 13th of June, 2019. I want the gurus in the house to criticize and advise me appropriately.

INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT
VO – Good morning
Me – Good morning, how are you?
VO – What are you going to do in US?
Me – I am going for a Master’s degree in Forensic science at Rutgers the state university of New Jersey, Camden, NJ.
VO – Why US? This course is being thought in Nigeria
Me – Because schools in US are top class and are well equipped with world class research facilities and competent experts in latest technologies. This will afford the opportunity of carrying out an excellent research, especially in the field of forensic investigation. Also, studying in the US will give me international exposure and experience which will place steps above my contemporaries and enhance my chance of getting job in a competitive environment like Nigeria.
VO – How many schools did you apply to?
Me – 3
(i) Rutgers, the state university of New Jersey, Camden, NJ.
(ii) Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan.
(iii) Emory University, Atlanta State of Georgia
VO – Why Rutgers?
Me – I choose Rutgers because it is one of the leading national research institutions in the US with good quality academic environment, very high research output and graduate employability. Rutgers is also the state of New Jersey’s preeminent and comprehensive public higher institution and 8th oldest university in the US with rich history of academic excellence. In addition to these, the prompt response from the program coordinator and prospective supervisor encouraged me more.
VO – Who will be sponsoring you?
Me – I have a Chancellor’s merit scholarship of $10,000 and my uncle will be responsible for the remaining cost.
VO – What does your uncle do?
Me – He is a motorcycle and tricycle dealer, he also own an event centre, 2 shopping complex and a student hostel.
VO – What qualifies you for the scholarship?
Me – The strength of my application and an outstanding academic accomplishment in my previous degrees as well as my work and research experience in the field of clinical laboratory investigation on human samples were the factors considered.
VO – How did you know about the school?
Me – Through an old friend who is also an alumnus of the school, after which I researched about the school’s academic, research and social activities.
VO – Do you know any member of the university staff?
Me – Yes, Dr Kimberlee Moran, the program coordinator and
Dr Catherine E. Grgicak, an Associate Professor of Forensic Chemistry and my prospective supervisor.
VO – What will this degree do for you?
Me – Master’s in forensic science will arm me with requisite knowledge, experience and expertise require for carrying out decisive investigations for the purpose of administering justice on civil and criminal cases. There have been incidences of mismanagement of litigations, paternity dispute, rape case and other civil/criminal cases in Nigeria in recent time. This is hugely due to lack of adequate number of forensic experts in Nigeria.
VO – What is yearly expenses?
Me – My expenses per annum is $55,000
VO – What is your topic?
Me – New technology for the identification of body fluid utilizing RNA method.
VO – Did you write any standard test?
Me – Yes, I wrote TOEFL in 2018 with total score of 85 and GRE in 2018 with total score of 290 and analytical writing of 3.0.
VO – What is your total credit unit?
Me – I am going to study 49 credits of college work for four semesters.
VO – Tell me about Forensic science
Me – Forensic science is a branch of science that uses scientific principle and techniques in matters of criminal and civil justice especially as relating to the collection, examination and analysis of physical evidences. Forensic scientist works within the investigative process from the crime scene to the laboratory and court, providing information and evidences for the administration of justice.
VO – What are your plans after graduation?
Me – I will return to Nigeria to take up a lecturing job in a university and also establish a forensic research and medical diagnostic laboratory in collaboration with my wife, who is also a Medical Laboratory Scientist and my uncle.

Kindly advice and criticize above transcript.

Thanks in anticipation for your input.

How did you hear about the school?
Avoid that talk of saying your friend told you about the school to avoid stories that touch.

Otherwise, I think your responses are fine.

Awo95:
Hello house !
Please can anyone list the documents to be taken with me to the interview? Please I just want to make sure I don’t leave any out .

Materials needed for Visa interview
1. International Passport
2. GTBank Visa fee receipt
3. I20
4. Confirmation of sevis fee (Receipt)
5. Statement of Account
6. 2 Passport photograph (sometimes not needed)
7. Confirmation of visa appointment
8. ds160 confirmation page

Admission letters
Funding letters
School transcript/Certificate

Felizz:
Pls house,
How long will it take UPS eshipglobal to send my i-20 to nija? I have paid for it since last week tuesday hope am goinh to see it this week?

Also can i be filling my DS160 now without the use of i20 becoz i cant wait to schdeule for my interview no time again...pls kindly advice .
Thanks

If you have the Sevis number and school code then you can go ahead and book.
If you don't have it, mail the office to send you the details

NoQualms1:
Please how do I send copies of my certicates to WES? Can I send them via mail or must it be through courier? Thanks.

Through Fax and I did mine for free.

mastermaestro:
Your days of tears won't be over quickly. You have an endless season of weeping ahead of you. The church will keep expanding and there is nothing you can do about it. JESUS is LORD over all including you!!!!!!

Mumu

Jesus has no business with the scam going on inside the church.

djon78:
I will say it again your insinuation has no meaning.
Is it the church that sets the agenda for national development?

Then what is the role of government?
If government fails to set the pathway, you now call the church.

Go and check other developed Nations and see the way they developed.
Your argument is intellectually inferior and impotent. Its more like a mediocre dabbling into what he has no clue about.

So enough of me talking over this, before someone infects me with ignorance

How long did it take you to pack your ass together? 2 hours?

Most of the companies shaking the world are privately owned. Not setup by the government.
But how would you know?

Where you work that is if you are in employment is likely owned by a person and not the government.

Monies put in setting up unnecessary structures can be used in setting up companies and lives would be impacted positively. If you don't get this don't quote me again.

farem:
The bolded has shown the porosity and shallowness of your "fact".

Kindly use your phone to validate the statistics of countries that pray before displaying your ignorance.


Majority of China are not Christians so is Japan.


I don't need to explain any further.

djon78:
Oga go and pour your frustrations somewhere else. What you are insinuating holds no meaning.

Is the Church the reason Nigeria is not developed?

Capital no
So I can't get you.

Lol

The church doesn't have any role to play in national development you mean?
Go and do the dishes.