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Gokoyer1401:
Hi boss,
I am a potential PhD student waiting for decisions to be coming out for Fall 2022.

Can you give me some idea on school fees(range) for kids who are 5 and 1 yr old? Is the fees going to be vary with states?
Thank you in advance for your time.

In think you should be more concerned about the POF needed for them.

TheSociopath:
Oh, nice. Myself 1, waiting for two more as well. Funding is important sha.

Please make sure you collect your passport as quickly as possible o, even if it means paying more. Best of luck

Sure, thanks

TheSociopath:
I do this too. They even tell me when to apply for funding and when to expect admission decisions. Have you been accepted into any University?

Yes, two. I'm waiting for 2 more decisions to make a final judgment.

Some mothers can manipulate their children.

Limassol:
The author of this post is mistaken in thinking children can easily be manipulated and misled, hardly, not when they are adults and grown ups... with time one could easily realise who is who. A nasty mother can't mask her nastiness, same for the father.

NYCnextStop:
Acknowledgement form with 2 passports
Birth certificate/age declaration (for people born in 1992 and below only)
NIN (your name and arrangement must correspond with the one on NIN)
Local govt/state of origin certificate
Guarantor's passport data page and means of identification (drivers license, voters card, NIN)

Present original copies of all documents except for the guarantors requirements

Thank you

Waskylala:
Birth certificate, NIN,, local government certificate, Sponsor's ID card/Driver license.

Thank you

Please does anyone know the required documents to process a Nigerian passport? Is a certificate of local government compulsory or can I use NIN in exchange? Please I want to know what exactly I need, thanks in advance. I know there is a thread on international passport, I've asked it there and not gotten an answer, that's why I'm asking here.

mickel00:
I saw someone mentioned the other day; that some schools are on the blacklist, and you might not get Visa if you apply to those schools.

It's not true. The only thing I guess they consider is career progression. Let's say you are a bachelor's degree graduate and then you got admitted to a community college. Community Colleges are like our ND, you spend the first 2 years there, do OPT, then continue to the University to do your last two years.

Now imagine yourself as a VO interviewing someone with a Bachelor's or master's saying they are going to a community college. It raises suspicion. So it's not the school in itself, but the person.

I must add that, I'm saying this because I once watched an interview with a VO on EducationUSA, and she said expressly that, it is not their business what school you get admitted in.

So many myths around this US study thing that if we don't do our research, we might make some mistakes.

mickel00:
Application waiver for Kogod school of business ( American University AU).

Can anyone help me check if the school is in the blacklist?

Which one is blacklist again?

phemorhino:
Do people get admission with this loan? Please school me

Yes

Keren12:
Please help a friend Schools are about closing their intake

Send a mail to the grad coordinator or whoever is the contact person.
Tell him/her little about yourself, your undergrad course, your GPA, GRE score if available, TOEFL score if available, your experience and ask if you could get funding for your intended course.

I usually do this before application so that I will not end up wasting money and time.

Most time they will tell you there is funding but it is highly competitive(At least there is hope). But some will tell you you will have to wait till the second year as they would first confirm your ability.
Hope this helps!

DeevaB:
I just received an admission offer from Northeastern University, MS Business Analytics with $10k scholarship. Tuition and living expenses are about $85K in total.

Please I'll appreciate any advice on how I can possibly secure more funding from the school. Thank you

Check if they are on mpower and apply for a loan.

cookies:
Hello house,
Please is it a red flag if one already has masters degree from the UK and wants to apply for another masters in US?

It's about how you are able to convince the VO.
But then, why not apply for Phd, you are more likely to get funding with that. Best wishes!

JaySterling:
My sister is fully vaccinated

Can I use her vaccination card to travel ?

As soon as the code is scanned, it brings out the name on it. Except if you are travelling with her passport.

phoyeks:
Hello to everyone in the house especially the
PlsGurus. I came to this platform about a month ago and have been learning so much from all the transcripts and responses. Pls I will like to ask for some counsel.This is my scenerio:
My son got an admission for an undergraduate study for Fall 2022 just last December, 2021. Prior to this, we( the whole family) had applied for B1/B2 and had gotten an appointment for May,2022 as a group. Now my son is to apply for F1 and after calling the embassy, we were told there's the probability the whole family's appointment may be cancelled once we try to switch his application to F1. The next available dates are from July 2023! We are at a crossroad on what to do. Meanwhile his Sevis fee and acceptance fee have been paid for.
Question: 1. Do we leave his B1/B2 so our appointment is secured i.e he will appear with us and afterwards file for F1?
2. Do we take the risk and cancel the appointment so his application for f1 is effected? 3. Can he appear for the Tourist visa and then pay for another MRV to fill for F1? I"ll really appreciate if these questions and what steps to take can be clarified. Thank you.

I would suggest you go for the B1/B2 interview. If granted, according to the new waiver program, he might not need to appear for an F1 Interview. This is if he applies while still in Nigeria.

NB: it is left to the prerogative of the VO either to waive or not waive a visa interview.

This visa waiver is valid throughout 2022 for those who have been issued any other visa in the past and are not ineligible in any way.

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.