₦airaland Forum

Tooyib:
I have surplus

No need for SOA

Tooyib:
Good morning. Do I need to go to visa interview with my statement of account if u have full funding?

Don't get it misconstrued!

Full Funding might come with defictits.
Some as high as 12k.

By now you're supposed to know if you have deficits to know if you should and how much needs to be reflected on the closing balance of your SOA.

Ibruks:
Good evening guys, first of all, I want to apologize to you all, I went for my visa interview on Tuesday but I've been out of both data and electricity since then, due to the heavy rainfall in my area. I should have dropped this sooner.

VO : She said something (but I couldn't hear her, my ears were blocked, I guess due to fear)
Me: I just passed my documents to her
VO: Where are you going to? (with one yeye tiny voice)
Me: I'm going to Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska, for my Master's program in Physics.
VO: Why are you going to Creighton?
Me: ...because the department offers concentration on astro-particle physics which is a fusion of 3 diff areas of physics, cosmology, astronomy and particle physics. I want to be one of the starting members of this group in Nigeria (this last sentence ehn, I don't know why I said it, I was planning to say some other things that'd answer 'why the course and what will the course do for you'). I was like, I don Bleep up, I'm not even sure I said those well, I think I wasn't audible enough.
VO: What will your research be about?
Me: Can you please repeat that? (She did) and I said "Dark Matter".
VO: Dark matter? (making one funny gesture and I said to myself, Game over, I should have said it In a better way)
VO: (After checking through my i20) I can see you have an assistantship, did you write any standardized test?
Me: Yes, I did. I wrote GRE.
VO: score please
Me: 308
VO: (Typed for like 30 seconds)... I have approved your visa, you can take it up after 3 working days.
Me: I actually still don't know what I said, I stammered and was shaking, I packed my documents and left.

Venue : Lagos Consulate
Time: 7:45am

I think the major reason why I got scared was that I never knew the interview would be kind of Open like that, I thought it was a kindaf private thing that i'd even sit. As I entered into the room, I was like waawu and got really scared.

Thank you all for your contribution. Thank you sir Brown2green and thank you so so much madam Solihp, you attended to 100% of my questions and I really appreciate that.

Congrats in advance to everybody else.

Congratulations.
Funding speaks Louder than words.
Grace speaks loudest.

Passion2009:
Thank you. I have a family in the US that can help me pay it today via Western Union but will it reflect before Monday?
Which other documents do I need to take along for the interview?

ITEMS to take to the Embassy
Confirmation page of both DS 160 and Visa Application
Sevis Fee Receipt
Visa Receipt
I 20
Passport ( all copies you ever had)
2 copies of passport ( exactly the one you used for your DS 160)
Your admission letter
Funding letters (if any)
Certificate/Transcript
Statement of Account ( Latest 6 Months)
Test report (GRE/TOEFL)

Others (Optional).
Study Leave
Pay Slip






It should reflect. Kindly do it.

Passion2009:
How will I pay that please? My interview is on Monday?

Kindly contact @wellspring or Texrem ASAP.

You'll be turned back without your Sevis fee receipt.

Solonzo17:
Niu promise me GA after orientation .Gwu gave me $12k

What's the total deficits of GIU?

NIU has lots of on campus jobs and projects due to it's proximity to Chicago. But No funding, No NIU

[quote author=360gospelvibes post=79302670][/quote]Done

Solonzo17:
Good day house, please I need a review about this two schools Northern Illinois University and George Washington University DC

Which one gave you funding?

flairlady:
Okay, thank you.
I hold a bachelor's and master's degree in food science and nutrition.I am going for a doctorate in nutritional sciences.When I applied for the MBA I was working in the sales and marketing department of a small company,and prior to that time,I never did any job related to my degrees.I now currently work as a lecturer.

Ok done.
That's the answer to the question.

flairlady:
I don't think the reasons that motivated me to apply were good enough.So I am confused.Can I really state those reasons I gave up there to the VO?

Reason for changing school should be that you are more enlightened and made informed decisions + somthing about your intended course.
Lincoln is obviously red flagged.

I cannot tell on how to say why you changed course as I don't know much about your professional portfolio.

zolargeo:
I was denied last year, but I have booked another appointment for 1st of July. please I need someone that can train me against my appointment date and I will be very grateful. Thanks

If you need personal drilling, PM me.

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Davidkking:

No
The application ID is on the top right corner of your DS 160 application form.
Not your Visa application form.

flairlady:
So the last time I was at the embassy in December,2017,I went with Lincoln university's I-20 for MBA.Now I am going for a doctorate degree.How do I explain this change?I applied for that MBA because I was fed up with my job and wanted to do something new,and I lacked the drive and motivation to do PhD at that time. The admission process to Lincoln university was also very easy and the school was cheap.
What convincing response can I give the VO when asked why I changed the course,school and class of degree?




Please help me.My interview is next week.

Lincoln University .... Cheap.

Obviously the Red Flag school.

Who can help you answer what gave you motivation?

It must be connected to your career and only you knows about you.

sharwama:
SHARWAMA'S APPROVED VISA TRANSCRIPT.
Date: June 7, 2019
Venue: Lagos Consulate
Time:6:30 a.m
Gender of VO: Male
Window: I Didn't notice, I was blown away by his cuteness and jerry curl
Ok it was the second to last window, before the exit door.
I: (Smiling) Good morning sir
V.O: Good morning, please pass me your passport and your I-20.
I did and he was like "please push your passport a little bit further". I pushed it and asked, "is it okay now sir?"
VO: Yes it is. Why are you going to the US
I: (deep breath + killer smile) To uhm, pursue a masters degree in Biology, Biomedical Science Concentration at East Tennessee State University, Johnson City Tennessee.
V.O: Why this degree?
I: I really want to work as a research scientist at a renowned biomedical research Institute here in Nigeria. Unfortunately, a masters degree in Biology or a closely related field is the minimum requirement for such a position. So this degree would not just help me hone my research skills or build my critical thinking, it would qualify me for the position I really want, when I return.
V.O: So why did you pick this school?
I: (Gesticulating with magical hands) For me, it wasn't just about the generous funding I received, which I am extremely grateful for by the way, it had a lot more to do with the student-faculty relationship I have built with my potential supervisor, professor Burna boy. We Skyped a couple of times and we have chosen a thesis topic I am super excited about.
V.O: What other schools did you apply to?
I: I applied at Texas A&M University, Commerce
VO: uhum(while typing)
I: Cleveland State University Ohio and Kansas State University Manhattan Kansas.
VO: Have you travelled out of the country before?
I: I have not had the need to sir.
VO: Are you married
I: No sir
V.O: You said you have funding, let me see the evidence
I: My school did not give me an official letter but it's on the I-20(I pointed at the document so he looked at it)
V.O: Ok I see $9590 to be payed by someone ,who is this?
I: That's my mum sir
V.O: What does she do?
I: My mum is a business woman, she sells African fabrics and traditional bridal attires
V.O: Yes do you have any proof, I want to see evidence.
I was confused and he mentioned "or bank statement"
I: (Killer smile)Yes, with all pleasure. Just a moment please.
So I got the bank statement
V.O(while looking at the statement) Doesn't your mum have other children to sponsor in school?
I: (I never expected that question, so my English technically failed me, so I looked at him and answered) All of us have finished school, it remainder two of us.
I was so embarrassed about my grammatical blunder but I was glad he understood the point, we were all done with school except two of my siblings.
V.O: Ok, I will be approving your Visa. He hands me the white paper. Talked about pick up in three working days, gave me back my SOA and I-20, asked me to keep it carefully and I would need the latter at the port of entry... Told me to have a wonderful day
I: (Killer smile) Thank you and have a wonderful rest of the day too.
Yup, I bounced out of the building
THE END

Congrats my friend.

Davidkking:
guys abeg what is the meaning of DS-160 confirmation number?

Same as the application ID

Inimbom:
I have been a silent follower and I have learnt a lot here but I need help in decision making about choice of school. I am a doctor and I am about to apply for a Master of Public Health program. I need help from gurus on this, I want to pick between University of Florida and University of South Florida for my application. University of Florida is top rated in the state of Florida, I think second in ranking in the state but not among the top 20 schools of public health by the Usnews and times ranking of MPH schools. University of South Florida is ranked 6th in the state but is Top 15 in Usnews and times ranking of schools of public health. Now they both offer the concentrate in mph that I want. I want to pick a school in Florida along with the other schools I want to apply to. How do I make a decision. Which of the two schools would give me a competitive edge seeing that UF is ranked higher than USF in the state but USF MPH is ranked higher than UF MPH by Usnews.

The both of them are good schools.

Something you must put into consideration is the total deficits. This is very key.
MPH does not have a high ROI here so put the cost into consideration and weigh it critically with your pocket.

segunbolawole:
What of that which is two weeks to the date of interview? 2 statements totally up to 8 months.. October 2018 to June 2019.

As far as it is not more than a month, it is safer.

Humble11:
60% of Indians go to embassy with loan or family funds and are approved. Nigeria own is different cos we started using fake statement of account and improvising fraudulent means.

And we must change that!

We can and we MUST change that!

The stupid Agents out there are not helping issues..but through this thread we must make a difference for the future of our younger ones and children unborn.

dreambound:
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I saw a full pay, self sponsored, Rochester institute of technology (private=expensive) bound man get his student visa approved on Monday..

Personal funding/funding from dad or mom/Tuition Waiver/GA,/TA/RA/Study Leave with pay/Community Scholarship...


These are my classification of funding.

Time2win:
Haba just say it's the easiest way out, not the only way. Some might be discouraged with that statement. It's not everyone that will get into IVY league or get funding. Some programs are so hot that it's not easy to get funding in those programs.

Lol
I know right..

It is safer to have this mindset.
Safer for us and our child unborn.

Imagine that 90% of Nigerians go to the embassy with either funding or IVY?

Sometimes, one has to wait and give quality time to get what is required.

We show too much desperation. That's the difference between us and the Indians.

segunbolawole:
I wish such transcript can be shared here, did he have funding or GAor scholarship

He will share it. When it is time.


For those considering Spring and Fall 20

Get the IVY or get the Funding.

That's the only way out !

hollateejay:
That’s why I am concerned with the uncle/aunty sponsorship thing

The only way you should and MUST be scared is if you're not sure of the SOURCE of the SOA.

segunbolawole:
Held on to it and gave a yellow slip? If he provides it, then will he be approved?

Yes.

Jojoelypad:
Pls, I am filling my DS-160 and the spaces for courses of studies both the background and the new one I'm going for, do I need to put my degree or only the course of study? I need help

Course of study is the name of the program you're going for.

Safaest way to convince the VO if you're using Uncle/Aunty as sponsor is to print an SOA ending very close to your interview date.
A day or two days to your interview.

That's more like very convincing.


Matter of fact one just chatted me that the VO held on to his SOA and requested for a new one closing in mid June and gave a yellow paper.

mayowa94:
good morning
please how can i pay for my university application fee from Nigeria?
Kansas State University

Use GT master card.

Most efficient.

hollateejay:
Was this last person in Lagos or Abuja?

Oga go and prepare for Interview.

The mentions are not necessary.

hollateejay:
My case is sponsored by an uncle, I have a full tuition waiver and monthly stipend with a deficit of $10,194, does anyone think I stand a good chance with my uncle’s SOA of $14,000?

The rest aspect depends solely on you and God's grace.

Some people with Full Tuition Waiver performed so brilliantly in their response, the VO didn't even ask for SOA.
Either ways, you have a very high chance of getting approved.
Work on your transcript and confidence.

hollateejay:
Please I noticed that people who have their visa approved are sponsored by their Dad/mom/husband, tuition waiver, stipend or no tuition waiver, most people who mention uncle, with part tuition waiver and stipend have been denied as I have been reading. Please has anyone come across tuition waiver, stipend with a deficit and sponsored by an uncle, to be honest I think if you answer the questions correctly the final deciding factor is the relationship of the person who sponsors you, I have read up to 60 VO interviews and this has seemed to me like the deciding factor.

Depends on the VO.

But you ask yourself.. Will your uncle pay a deficit of $400000?
Why would he pay?

How can one cope in the US with no personal funds, no family funds, no Tuition Waiver?
How can you convince the VO you wouldn't drop out when you get there?

dumbiri99:
Hmmm really? if he/she didn't have funding, with the way the transcript is, the vo would most probably have been impatient and denied the application.

Funding makes things easier.. But you still have to pull all necessary weight.

brainy02:
Could those number before the name be the receipt number I'm looking for?

Just trying to be careful

Input it in the box.
If it's not you'll know.