Which one!?

Isanga01:
can you share you SOP

eminence5000:
First attempt dec 1 2021
Visa denied today
Lagos Embassy
Tuition expenses: $56000
Funding : $57,000
Deficit: No deficit
School: George Washington University


VO: Good morning
Me: Good morning
VO: I can see you are going for your doctorate degree, how did you get this huge scholarship?
Me: I believe the admission committee were impressed with my academic profile which includes my academic transcripts, excellent gre score of 332, Quantitative 169, Verbal 163 and analytical writing 5.0. Good lettee of recommendations and my statement of purpose.

VO: very good. Sorry i cant approve your visa at this time.gives me blue paper.



Second attempt, 7th January,2022
Abuja embassy

VO: Good morning
Me: Good morning
VO: Pass me your documents
Me: I gave it to her
VO: Wow you have a huge scholarship from George washington University.
Me: smiles, yes
VO: you must be very brilliant.
Me: smiles, I am
VO: Congratulations, your visa has been approved.

Thank you all!!!

Wooooooow! I'm so happy for you. I remember your transcript! Comgratulations!

Victoria94:
Hello house, am awaiting admission to university of Alabama, can I apply for visa along with my dependents when it's time? And is this true�

co-asking. In lay man's term what does this mean? Does it apply to Nigeria?

dodoyinsolar202:
They actually do check bank statements. I was asked also.

im not saying they don't check, I said they mostly don't check.

Check the beginning of the conversation abeg!

Amenndmore:


I dont think its fe occasions, they requested mine and a few other people i know

By documents, I don't mean I20, sevis receipt and passport o. I mean bank statement and other supporting documents.

neurosci:


What?? If they assume people forge documents, that will make them check documents even more, not less.

They know by looking at the document, it would be almost perfect, you would have prepared yourself.

However they want to hear you talk, and ask probing questions so as to detect if you are lying.

MelaninGemstone:
Why did they stop checking documents?

They assume people forge documents. So they rarely asked except on a few occasions!

pocohantas:
Nobody should stress my love.
Na small thing make me bomb one community last year.

Hi Pocahontas, it's been a while. What's up? Miss your comments on nairaland!

dzee1:
Good day All,
First time here.
I heard a rumor I need clarity on.
I have a tourtist B1/B2 visa that is barely 4months old, and now I want to apply for an F1 for school.
Someone mentioned that if they reject the F1 it's likely they will withdraw the Active B1/B2 I have.

Please is this possible? And why?
I have been advised not to apply for F1 for this reason.

Please I need you guys advice on this, thanks.

Not true. It is not uncommon to have two types of visas stamped. It is better you apply from your home country rather than from the US. So long!

Please can anyone help me with the documents needed for processing a Nigerian International passport?

Also, is the price for DIY in lag the same even for children?

Pls If you applied to university of Alabama for fall 2022 n you have heard from them, kindly signify. Thanks

TheSociopath:


You don't have to be condescending in your response. Nobody will crucify you if you're polite and no one is forcing you to respond

Thank you for this!

Swerveking14:
Sigh, some of you can’t just read to understand….listen, mail the school that you are a Nigerian and “what’s is the first official language language “”English””. Some school would let it slide provided you can prove to them that you are fluent in English. Here in Minnesota, if it’s this same scenario, the school offer you something called “Acuplacer”, if you get a certain score, they let you proceed… that is what I’m explaining to you.

Guy, be civil in a public space. That's the difference between you and the other guy.

I just attached what I saw on the official website. I'm not even interested in the school to start with. There is a difference between native language and official language.

I guess it's you that needs to read to understand.

Thank you

Themaths:


I'm currently studying in UALR, and English Language requirement was waived for me because I completed my first degree in English language. Just email the graduate school, they will waive it for you.

Amazingoreofe:
Gurus in the house, please I need your advice.

I just got my PhD admission US for Fall 2022. G.A offer-Full funding.

I got several admissions last year but couldn't go because I was planning my wedding. Deferred

I am pregnant at the moment and my due date is march/April by God's grace. I plan on going to the US with my baby and my husband.(F2)

I am waiting for my baby to be born before proceeding with i20, visa and the rest.

Please I will like to ask if there are any restrictions for taking a 3 or 4 months old baby to the US.

Should I defer my admission till spring 2023?

Please If you have anyone that has gone through something similar, I'll need your advice.

Thank you

Please don't defer. Your situation is a perfect one. Your husband will be there to help you care for your baby. Just concentrate on how to get funding that covers your dependants. I wish you the very best!

Swerveking14:
Madam what is Nigerias first language? Mail them and tell them this, also all previous degrees were taught in English

Oga, so English is Nigeria's native language?

Jerulo:


UALR if you have over 5 years post graduate working experience

The school seems to require English language test for non-native speakers.

sonnie10:


Summa cum lauda gpa is range between 3.7-4.0 gpa. You don't have to score a perfect 4.0 to be recognized. If you a full time student, dedicated and without the distraction of work, bills and family, I don't see why you can't get it.

The answer should be yes or no, I guess.

laddyboss:

Okay I should write to my school for extension of resumption.
Would I need to take the approval of that to the embassy

Yes

laddyboss:

Pls my school resumes Jan 18th and I just got my emergency interview application approved for Jan 18th.
Pls any advice on what to do

Write to your school for extension. Explain the situation to them.

APPLICATION FEE WAIVER LIST
22 UNIVERSITIES IN U.S. STILL WAIVING THEIR APPLICATION FEES FOR FALL 2022 || VERIFIED ||

1. Western Carolina University

Condition: WAIVED!

Website: https://www.wcu.edu/apply/graduate-school/index.aspx



2. University of Montana

Cost of Application fee waiver - $60



Condition: Applicants will need to submit learn interest form in order to receive a code that will waive the $60 application fee. The code can then be entered at the end of the official application process.



Fee waiver for MSBA - UM_MSBA

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) and Master of Accountancy (MAcct) programs.



Deadline: Dec. 1 to Feb. 1, 2022.



Website:

https://www.business.umt.edu/programs/graduate/default.php

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3. University of Southern California

Condition: Application Fee – The Marshall Full-Time MBA Program does not require an application fee. Rather we prefer to consider any candidate who has a genuine interest in our program regardless of the ability to pay a fee.



Website:

https://www.marshall.usc.edu/programs/mba-programs/full-time-mba/admissions/requirements





4. University of Maryland

Condition: The University of Maryland Graduate School waives application fees to eligible students in participating programs.



Website: https://gradschool.umd.edu/feewaiverinformation



5. New York University

Condition: Our application fee should not discourage any student from applying to NYU. Students who feel that the application fee would be a financial hardship for their families can simply request a fee waiver on the Common Application. ($80)



6. Northeastern University

Condition: No Application Fees

No GREs or GMATs required



Website: https://cps.northeastern.edu/admissions-aid/graduate-admissions/



7. Stevens Institute of Technology

Condition: $60. January 3rd 2022.



Website:

https://www.stevens.edu/admissions/undergraduate-admissions/how-apply/international-students



8. Western University of Oregon

Condition: Graduate Programs will be offering a $60 application fee waiver from January 1-15, 2022. If you have been considering applying for a graduate program, don’t delay! Affordability is key to making this decision, our scholarship deadline for Fall 2022 is June 1st.



Website: https://graduate.wou.edu/how-to

apply/#:~:text=Graduate%20Programs%20will%20be%20offering,Fall%202022%20is%20June%201st.



9. Michigan Tech University

Condition: No Application Fee, Rolling Admissions

It's true. It's free to apply to Michigan Tech. Although there are no application deadlines, we encourage you to apply by April 1 for fall semester (August start) and September 1 for spring semester (January start).



Website: https://www.mtu.edu/admissions/apply/international/



10. New York Institute of Technology

Condition: The students can use the code TCIAPP while filling out their online applications.



Website: https://www.nyit.edu/admissions/tci#:~:text=That's%20why%20we%20invite%20you,TCIAPP%20on%20our%20online%20application.



11. Utah State University (Instructional Technology & Learning Sciences - ITLS graduate program only)

Condition: Contact the respective Graduate Coordinators



Website: https://cehs.usu.edu/itls/



12. Northern Arizona University

Condition: You'll receive special advantages when you apply, including a waived application fee (currently $65) by entering fee waiver code #NAUGRAD22 (waived application fee is only available for new applicants).



Website: https://go.graduatecollege.nau.edu/apply#:~:text=You'll%20receive%20special%20advantages,given%20a%20timely%20admission%20decision.



13. Penn State University (Graduate School of Education)

Condition: Penn GSE offers a free application from September 1, 2021, through March 1, 2022. Beginning March 2, 2022, through August 31, 2022, there is a $75 non-refundable application fee. If the non-refundable application fee poses a financial hardship, please email admissions@gse.upenn.edu with “Waiver” in the subject line to request an application fee waiver before submitting your application. Penn GSE is unable to refund any fees paid.

No waiver code required



Website: https://www.gse.upenn.edu/admissions/application-requirements-deadlines/application-fee



14. University of Dayton

Condition: To apply, submit the University of Dayton Application or the Common Application. Regardless of which option you choose, there is no application fee.



Website: https://udayton.edu/my/application.php



15. The Culinary Institute of America

Condition: APPLY21



Website: https://www.ciachef.edu/



16. Colorado State University Pueblo

Condition: Waiver Code (AEG)



Website: https://gradadmissions.colostate.edu/register/fee_waiver_request



17. Eastern Michigan University

Condition: Waiver Code (GRAD)



Website: https://www.emich.edu/admissions/apply/index.php

18. University of New Hampshire

Condition: PROF65



Website: https://www.unh.edu/



19. Tufts University

Condition: If the application fee will present a financial hardship, please contact the Office of Graduate Admissions. (gradadmissions@tufts.edu)



Website: https://asegrad.tufts.edu/admissions/requirements-and-policies



20. Brown University

Condition: To request a fee waiver, complete the Application Fee Waiver Request on the online application form. In addition, you must submit documentation and a short explanation that substantiates your financial hardship.



Website: https://www.brown.edu/academics/gradschool/application-fee-waivers



21. West Virginia University

Condition: Students are eligible for an application fee waiver from the Office of Graduate Admissions and Recruitment if one of the following criteria applies:

If none of those criteria apply, the student can contact their program of interest to ask about any financial assistance the program offers.



Website: https://graduateadmissions.wvu.edu/contact-us/application-faqs



22. Columbia University

Condition: After you have submitted the application and are on the Application Status Page, there is a link to the fee waiver forms. Fee waiver requests and any required supporting documents must be submitted through the online request forms.



Website: https://gsas.columbia.edu/content/application-fee-waivers
Credit: kingsford Onyina, Youtube

Gokoyer1401:
Yes, I am here. Just patiently waiting for decisions to be released. All the best to us.

Oh! Thank you. I eventually mailed them and they said admission decision will come Feb ending to early march. The waiting is not easy but I have to. Regards.

Mackynaija
Pocohantas
Cococandy

Na wa o!

mojolajesu:
Hello All,

I see a number of guys that are recently denied complaining that couldn't get another date. Well, from my experience, you have to keep checking till the date shows up oo. I don't advise you to choose the regular option, you definitely don't want to blow up your opportunity again.

It took me about 14 days of constantly checking to see Sept 2022. I chose the date and applied for EA which got approved yesterday.

NB: I was denied December 1st in Lagos and my new application is in Abuja.

Wow! Congrats! I'm looking forward to reading your approval transcript because I am taking mpower loan too for fall 2022. It will end in praise!

adeheritage:


Please I am in urgent need of helpful information for my stage of the process.

I have PhD admission with a graduate teaching assistantship position which provides full tuition fees waiver and a monthly stipend of 1995 USD.

I am supposed to have access to tetfund to cover my program in the US, but I am not going with tetfund for two major reasons. 1. For my intended resumption date (January 2022), tetfund application is too late and will only necessitate a deferment which I don't wish to do.
2. Being that I have the full tuition waiver and the stated amount in monthly stipends, I feel it amounts to greed for me to still apply for tetfund, so that EFCC or ICPC will not be looking for someone late.
does the above reasoning hold?

Now it's a family of four (one F1, three F2)

With the tuition waiver and stipends, will the embassy still expect me to show proof of fund and to what range of amount please?

Finally, since I got my i20 on 27th, i have not been able to complete the visa application form. The site appears to be rejecting information.

Can anyone please help me with some clues.

I will be grateful.

Hi, congratulations on your offer.
As regards your dependants, the amount varies, depending on the school. You will need to check the school's website to confirm.

Also, if the excess of the funding do not cover the amount for dependant you will still need to show proof of funding that covers them.

BTW, how did you get the I20, is their name reflected in it? However means you are able to cover them to get your I20 should suffice at the embassy too.

Hope this helps. Best wishes!

I was here!

Chynwem:
I have gotten some. Na 400k remain.

God will help you with the rest dear, we go con join una for fall, Jah's willing! Warm regards.

Chynwem:
Please is anyone going to Brownsville, Texas here?

How far? Have you been able to sort out the money matter? All the best!

I finally finished reading the whole of this thread, thank you for sharing your experience. Well appreciated!

If you apply to the University of Florida, fall 2022, pls let's connect.
Thanks

Heya93:
Finally, my visa got approved. After emailing them last week, as advised here, I got a mail from them the next day, saying I should drop my passport with DHL, which I did without hesitation. I collected my passport yesterday. I can't thank God enough, and I thank you all here for your advice. For those still having cases similar to mine (administrative processing), I wish you luck. From my experience, I learnt one should message them as frequent as possible so they would not forget one's case.

Congratulations