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Drekales:
Dear Brown2Green ,
If no one is bold enough to acknowledge your works here, I am doing it without any reservations. As a silent follower, I have learnt a whole from you.
And I wish you all the best in your endeavors.

Thanks. Means a lot

stripes16:
Yes I was, three weeks ago

You can post it. If you need help .

That's also one of the reason why you cannot see an available date. It should open up soon enough.

B

Predstan:
The same way you assumed that person is out of status is the same way you are assuming I’m not getting sales.

Smh

Enjoy your day.
I no get your time.

Predstan:
Nothing is personal. You can Send me a private message if you need one. I have more than 4 IPhone XS Max at a discounted price for you alone.

There is a better way to market this and I can give you free business consultation.

Predstan:
You are probably too lazy to read all of my (over 900) previous posts.

I see you are taking this personal.
Go back and sell your iPhones .

Predstan:
You are probably too lazy to read all of my (over 900) previous posts.

I see you are taking this personal.
Go back and seel your iPhones .

Time2win:
She will. You made mention of being out of status. That's not the case yet.

If you look at my statement I separated both.

I only tried making a point.

I didn't day she is out of status.


Here , you didn't understand me.

Anyone out of status doesn't go for Interview.

Time2win:
Seems you don't understand her question.

So she's not going for another interview?

Predstan:
Bro Calm down. Stop dishing out advice that you know nothing much about. Please stop misleading people. He/She came back home so he was never out of status. Let people that have deep knowledge about these things advice him/her properly.

To Fellow Nairalanders, please scrutinize people that you take advice from. Some people have not visited the embassy talkless of studying or applying for H1B. No experience whatsoever yet they come here to dish out advice to critical situations.

I went through all your posts, and all I see is buy iPhone and Sell iPhones.


Are you a drop out?

Auditmonkey:
First, thanks walspring for helping my friend pay his SEVIS fee.

My situation is kind of unique, and I'd appreciate any insight.

I was given an F1 VISA last spring for a masters in Finance at a 'not target' college. I have to admit, I wasn't aware of how competitive finance jobs were and how much focus was placed on target schools. I spent one semester in school, and decided to change school and course. It was too late for a transfer so I came back home.

Now, I have admission for a better school (UTDallas) for MS Accounting. Got the Dean's excellence scholarship and hoping to get the GA I applied for(which seems impossible at the moment).

My question is, do I need to apply for a new visa interview?

What is the procedure for a situation like mine?

Please share if you have any insight

Thanks

Your F1 Visa is only valid if you're in school.
Once you drop out, it goes out of status.

So you Must go for another interview.

I wonder what school you're referring to 'non-target school' . What's the name of the school?

@kay100 @sttipes16

Were you recently denied?

Youngstartommy:
Hi house, my interview is next week. Please I want us to criticize this my proposed transcript:

VO: GOOD MORNING, PASS ME YOUR PASSPORT AND I20:
Me: here is it sir/mar

VO: WHY ARE YOU GOING TO USA ?
Me: I was granted an admission to southern University at Shreveport Louisiana for my Associate Degree in Criminal Justice/Law enforcement Administration.

VO: WHY ARE YOU NOT GOING FOR A BACHELOR'S DEGREE AND PREFER ASSOCIATE ?
Me: southern university at Shreveport is a member of southern university system which comprises of southern university at Shreveport, southern university at new Orleans and southern university at baton rouge. i will first complete my 2yr degree at Shreveport then move to new Orleans to complete my 4yr degree.

VO: WHY UNITED STATE, CANT YOU STUDY IN YOUR COUNTRY ?
Me: It is a known fact that the United State of America has the most finest attractive University system with outstanding programs in Virtually all fields and her degree is widely accepted all over the world.

VO: WHY DO YOU WANNA STUDY CRIMINAL JUSTICE ?
Me: because am passionate about being a criminologist nd also wants to contribute my best to the security of our great nation Nigeria.

VO: WHY DO YOU CHOOSE SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY ?
Me: I choose southern university at shreveport because the curriculum aligns with what I want. The envirroment is condusive for learning, Also because the class ratio is about 20:1 which gives me better access to my professors.

VO: HOW MANY SCHOOL DO YOU APPLY TO ?
Me: 4
a. Southern University at Shreveport Louisiana
b. Louisiana State University at Alexandria
c. Texas State University, Texas
d. Prairie view A&M University Texas.

VO: HOW MANY GAVE YOU ADMISSION ?
Me: I receive a fast response from Southern University at Shreveport Louisiana.

VO: WHAT WILL THIS DEGREE DO TO HELP YOU ?
Me: This degree will help me to tackle the insecurity challenges we are facing in Nigeria.

VO: WHAT IS YOUR FUTURE PLAN ?
Me: i will be coming back to Nigeria to work with the federal government as a Prosecutor to investigate crime scene.

VO: WHO IS YOUR SPONSOR ?
Me: My Step Dad

VO: WHAT BUSINESS DOES HE DO ?
Me: He is into Oil and Gas Business

VO: DID YOU TAKE ANY STANDARDIZED TEST ?
Me: TOEFL & SAT.

Your reason for going for an associate degree doesn't connect . Are you going for an associate degree because you applied to that specific school or you don't meet the general requirements to obtain a degree?
You actually applied to 4 schools so what exactly are you saying?

Why Southern University?
Take out that response. Makes no sense.
You applied to 4 schools and chose the first one because it gave you admission first? Think that out yourself.. How does it sound ? You have to carry out research on that school and why it is spectacular to you.

Before I proceed ...

How old are you?

Onedaka:
Am going for PhD chemical physics at ohio state university with full funding..work in a construction company but want to return to lecturing…….please help me scrutinise my transcript on these areas….Thanks Gurus

Vo: why are you not pursuing your phd degree in nigeria?
Me: after my masters degree I wanted to study in a country that would make me internationally recognised when I return to Nigeria to lecture and research.
Vo: why did you choose osu?
Me: osu houses the advanced materials liquid crystal institute which research focus on liquid crystals. Secondly, I was offered scholarship which include full tuition waiver, 70% health insurance and stipends for living expenses. Also , their research work is in line with my masters research work “measurement of solar intensity and wind speed”. In addition, osu phd program is interdisciplinary that involves a collective research work with people that have physics, chemistry, biology and engineering background.
Vo: what are your research interest?
Me: I will be working on properties of soft matter with specific emphasis on liquid crystals. We will be looking at how liquid crystal material will provide an optical response to an electrical input(displays), turn an optical input into electricity(photovoltaics) and provide an electrical or optical to both chemical and biological agents(sensors). Liquid crystals are a large class of materials that are capable of altering their optical properties when an electric field is applied.
Vo: why did you choose this course?
Me: I choose this course because chemical physics provides a diverse research areas in liquid crystal and its applications. For example, liquid crystal organic photovoltaic materials will improve the efficiency of solar energy conversion(i.e a source of alternative power supply for Nigeria). Also have research application in the production of cell phones, music player, LCD screen and computer screen.
Vo: what will you do after your studies?
Me: I will pick up a lecturing job in my alma mater. At present there is no research work on liquid crystals and this will help me bring about a new research area in the department. The present HOD who happens to be one of my referee advice I start applying to the university through dept six months to the end of my program. And over time I will be able to set up my research team to carry out research work for industries as a research consultant.
Vo: what will this degree do for you?
Me: I will be able to pick up a lecturing job in my alma mater. And I will be able to apply acquired knowledge to the discovery of new liquid crystal effects, new liquid crystal material and development of liquid crystal based devices and applications. Also, gain experience in presenting scientific data in research publications, articles, posters, and oral presentations.
Vo: why study in the US?
Me: a degree in the US is well recognised all over the world because of their academic standard and advancement in technology.
Vo: I will be approving your visa……..
Me: Thanks very much……

Why are you pursuing a Masters degree?
Same thing as why do you need this degree?

Your response is not good. Too generic.

I believe you need this degree to drive your career most importantly and you must talk about how the degree can drive your career.

I believe you're pursuing a PhD because you like to lecture, if not , I wonder what else you're trying to explain over there.

In place of where you're talking of OSU covering 70% of your bla bla replace it with OSU covers a major part of my my bla bla

If you answer why this course or what will this program do for you convincingly, you will not be asked the question again.

Go straight to the point and say what they want to hear on time.

In why US.
Don't forget to talk about the value of the degree back here

Davidkking:
Form I‑901 Received

We have a record of your Form I‑901 information submitted via the Internet; however, your payment has not been received. Please wait two (2) business days and check again to see if we have received your payment. If you have proof that your payment was delivered or you believe sufficient time has passed since you sent us your payment, contact I-901 Customer Service at 1-314-425-1809. You will need to know the name of the person who signed the check, money order or paid for the Western Union transaction and the coupon number.

this is what i saw when i checked my status......it was paid via western union

The deadline is barely hours away. So the server might be very congested.
It will reflect calm down.

Temi87:
Hi good evening. Please how certain is this because I’m in the same boat. Making plans for Abuja tentatively already.
Thank you

The dates always open. Used to be between 2am to 3 am but recently between 12pm to 4pm.

But the dates will surely open.

stripes16:
Hi, please I plan to travel second week in August and the earliest date I can see for Lagos is 23rd of August, school starts on the 12th.

Get your Visa first before you travel


Like I said, pick a date .. Other dates will open up for July and August most likely.

You can always request for Extension from your school or do emergency request for an earlier interview.

stripes16:
Please guys I'm unable to get an available date in July for a visa interview in Lagos. What can I do? I've been checking since yesterday. It's just Abuja that is available and I don't have anywhere to stay

Pick any date you see for Lagos.

Dates will open up.

We are just in June.

Davidkking:
It was through Western Union

This one doesn't take time.

You sure the person paid?

Davidkking:
For it to reflect on the site

If payment was by check, 3 - 5 days

[quote author=Davidkking post=79579234][/quote]3 - 5 working days

Time2win:
They do fund bro. Depends on program though. Just get good GRE score and toefl score. You will get funding

I did say funding is very rare for engineering.
PhD and MSC alike


It is very very competitive

If you were admitted into NIU,
Hit me up to join the WhatsApp group.

TheZed:
okay I guess 10 isn’t fair, mention 4 then. I have a list of about 90+ schools (both ranked and unranked) that offer industrial engineering at graduate level.

University of Memphis accepts as low as 2.5/4 for PhD.

Necessary not for industrial engineering.

TheZed:
Mention 10 schools that require 2.8 gpa for industrial engineering PhD

And how many schools in total do you think offers industrial engineering that you require 10 schools

TheZed:
For direct PhD from Bsc, most schools require 3.5 gpa. Check out University of Arkansas requirements, make sure you apply there if you meet up with everything. Also check out University of Tennessee Knoxville.
Also either industry engineering or industrial and systems engineering, it’s the same thing. Some schools use it interchangeably.

Even 2.8 can apply for Phd in some schools. A lot of school don't require up to 3.5

May93:
Hi everyone.

I have been a silent follower of this page and I must say what you guys do here is amazing.

I worked towards grad school for fall 2019, I got admissions but no funding which is top priority for me.

Now I want to apply for Spring 2020 and I need your help.
I want to do it right to get the desired result(funding) which is why I’m here.

I want to go for a PhD in Industrial Engineering and I have these schools in mind:

University of Texas at Arlington
University of Arkansas
George Washington State University
New Mexico State University
Mississippi state University

My profile:
B.Eng Gas Engineering(GPA 4.05/5 equivalent to 3.46/4 WES unofficial evaluation )
GRE 308: Q-156, V-152, AWA 4.0
TOEFL:103

So guys, please I need your suggestions,recommendations about my course, choice of schools, generosity of the schools, ideas of other schools i should consider.
Also, I don’t mind doing Engineering Management. I just haven’t found schools with funding for it at PhD level.
Please i’ll be waiting for responses.

P.s this is my first comment on nairaland��

I'm going for similar stuff.
Mine is ISYE ( Industrial and systems engineering)

You have to shoot on time.
Funding is very very hard for engineering programs.

Use Google. Personal research is key.

Go through as many schools as you can. (Minimum of 200) contact as many GCs as possible!

Have Safe schools too.

Funding is key.

john9912:
Bro is there probability that on Monday August go don open?

before July ending.

Most likely around Mid July

Americanpizza:
@brown2green, please help me check

You're good to go babe

john9912:
Guys the earliest possible date is August 23rd in lagos to book an appointment. My school resumes August 26th should I continue?

August will certainly open up.

dreambound:
Theres nothing he can do to change his situation right now..let him just prepared to be able to explain to the VO that he prefers classroom and campus setting to the online one.
He can blab things about better learning environment and experience.. relationship with professors and bla...

You're right.
But he has to be very aware the course can be obtained 100% online to help prepare.

segunbolawole:
They don't offer online studies to international students
According to what the admissions officer told me
The degree is Masters Project Management and Operations

Your course can be obtained 100% online.
Notwithstanding, you have to be very prepared to respond why you prefer classroom.

iphyconsult:
Hello house,

I told someone to make my visa fee payment form GTB. And their was a mistake name: i.e. repeat first name as last name? What can I do?

Thanks

Your DS 160 confirmation and Visa Confirmation shows your name . The Visa receipt is not too key.

Go ahead with your interview.