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Folks please what are the required documents for opening an account in the U.S. Is the school ID card required, and if so, is it a must?

Urgent reply needed ASAP

Thanks guys.

scoobs:
BusConductor, worry246 worry357.

Lol

bbdd:
I presume you're an undergraduate who wishes to attend medical or dental school.
Summer classes aren't bad but the details you provided are sketchy at best.
What is your current major? Why deficiencies do you think will count against you?
You need to understand how admissions to medical schools work so you don't take classes you may not need.
Do more research on requirements of medical and dental schools viz a viz your current major and first determine if you need extra classes.

If incidentally you need the classes, they have to be at your school so as to have a cohesive application.
Needless to say, medical school is prohibitively expensive. Plan accordingly.
Best wishes.

Thanks for your response, yes I'm an undergraduate. My major is currently nursing and I know there are some courses that I would need to get into med or dental school which is not in my nursing curriculum. What I'm asking is if taking summer classes in my school or another school is in violation of my visa.

Thanks

Just concluded with orientation. Was kind of stressful. School resuming on sept 1.

Guys I have a question. Will it be possible for I as an f-1 student to take summer classes say for some prerequisites that I would use for dentistry or say medicine. And if I can, must it be done in the school I'm schooling in or can it be done in a university closer to me

slimmy05:
which state are you? Go to Walmart, buy anything then go to self checkout and try your card

Ok thanks...I'm in New Jersey by the way.

GboyegaD:
If you activated it then, you shouldn't have issues with it. Have you tried calling their contact center? Meanwhile, how much are you trying to withdraw?

I was trying to withdraw $20 cos my dad told me to test d card so dat if it worked, he would be paying in my pocket money from Nigeria so I can withdraw it here and pay into my American account. Well I guess I'll try calling them

zeezahbee:
call gtbank, they get to block your card every now and then for a start.

Don't use your card on atm. Go get Money order and deposit to america account
Call their customer service number +2348029002900

Thanks but please what do you mean by Money order. Please elaborate a little on it thanks.

Goo day guys please I need help. I went with my gtbank MasterCard to an atm in a store and tried withdrawing but it kept telling me unauthorized access. Could it be because I never used the card in an atm in Nigeria cos once I collected it from d bank, I activated it and came over here.

Thanks guys.

Goo day guys please I need help. I went with my gtbank MasterCard to an atm in a store and tried withdrawing but it kept telling me unauthorized access. Could it be because I never used the card in an atm in Nigeria cos once I collected it from d bank, I activated it and came over here.

Thanks guys

mbeenox:
Abeg where can u check it?

https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/consent.html;jsessionid=1FyxVCWHk8ZhxBQpLSc4jN62lG3pYhPnbvJBTy8XBJmdLcj99QTG!1610891599

I think this is the site cc lagosNIV

makinde851:
guy where in newjersey are you staying and which school are yu going too .. I'm going to College of Staten Island. Addup pls2743818F

I've sent an invite.

anikemoses:
your I-94 can now be printed online,unlike before..it's no cause fr worries

Thanks ....I read somewhere on d internet dat it's now electronic. Wheeew that was close. Was thinking of how I'll start going back to JFK from where I am in NJ

Guys please I'm in a state of confusion now . The immigration guy who stamped my passport yesterday didn't give me any I-94 card or talk of staple anything to my passport. Please what do I do. I just remembered it now and it's causing a lot of worries

Finally in Obama land after waiting 13hrs in Paris. POE was JFK real smooth tho school is in New Jersey. Travel transcript coming later.

ayyyyo:
baba me and you na the same o my flight na 11:05pm today . And 13 hours layover in France .. Wertin man go do for 13 hours

Me to o just landed France sef next stop JFK ....my 12 hrs stay in France has begun. But thanks to free wifi I guess I and France can work something out

makinde851:
guy where in newjersey are you staying and which school are yu going too .. I'm going to College of Staten Island. Addup pls2743818F

I'm going to William Paterson university. Are u undergraduate or postgraduate. I'll add you when I download my BBM.

supeprophet09:
gurus abeg,if ive been denied visa and i change embassy even in another country will that new embassy know of my denials??

Of course they would.

zeezahbee:
I want to be like you

Thanks that makes me feel better but it's life. I for one also envy those who where born there and are automatically citizens or those who relocated (my classmates from sec school) and have already gotten PR . If I may ask, what level are u in? masters or PhD . Would have asked your age but I know that's a bit personal. And also from your profile I can see your a pharmacist. Believe me that's a lot to ask for. Me that I wanted to be a dentist or pharmacist but that would mean me up to 8 years in school with the American system

zeezahbee:
Wow, so young.

Yes bank of America and chase is good for you.

Lol I'm not so young o . Some people start a family at age 17......anyway thanks for the information

zeezahbee:
Remember they have a monthly service charge but they can be avoided if you get direct deposit.

Check out like 3-4 banks around you and weigh your option

If you are less than 24, you could open a bank of america or chase bank without a service charge for 5 years even if you grad before the 5years.

Go to diff banks and See the one that suit you

Yes I am currently 17. Does that mean that the service charge would be waived for me? And please what do you mean by a direct deposit?

Thanks.

slimmy05:
I won't use Bank of America. A bank close to me and I don't get to pay any monthly fee. Check with bank that don't charge monthly fee if you are a conservative like me in a village.

So which bank do you use and what type of account do you advice I open?

zeezahbee:
I use bank of America . Chase is also good. Just check for the one closer to you.

I know bank of America only needs your passport shikena. I wanted to open a Chase acct 2 wks ago, they will ask for two form of ID.

You can open a bank of America acct immediately you arrive.
A checking account is good.

Thanks for the information

good day guys. please i need advice on the issue of bank. please what bank do you guys think would be good for me. i'm and undergrad and will be staying in New Jersey, i was thinking between chase or Bank of America. and also please which account do yo think would be convenient for I? a savings account or a checking account. And lastly, can i open the account as soon as i get into the US or do i have to wait to resume school before i would be able to open the account?

Thanks.

cc bigfrancis21 zeezahbee slimmy05 and co

Good day guy please i have a question. i received my school fees bill today. please will it be possible for my dad to transfer the money directly from nigeria. please urgent reply needed.

HoneyBronzed:
Anybody travelling with Lufthansa or Airfrance? What are the fares like? Are there cheaper airlines? My school is in DC but my POE will be JFK and I plan to leave for DC by bus or train the day after I arrive. Do I need to book my ticket from NY to DC here in nigeria? I plan to do that when I get to NY.

Yes I'm going with airfrance its fare is affordable though not as cheap as some other airlines. My Poe is also JFK when will you be leaving? And then about the train/bus issue, you can always buy a bus/train ticket when you get to New York , you don't have to do that here. That's my opinion tho

Walspring:
Not yet but real soon

Amen

Walspring:
Airtel the One Sim network

I taught your in Obamaland

Walspring:
Yes you can open account but see your school advisor for more information

Plenty network boku for there, just get a plan that suit you

Thanks....but if I may ask, which network do you use?

Good day lads,

Please I have Some questions for the folks already in the land of opportunities

1) please as an international student under 18( will be 17 later this year) will I be able to open an account when I get there.

2) what type communication network would I be able to use. Would I be eligible for the main networks like sprint, AT&T and co , or would I have to go solo on some indie networks.

Cc slimmy05 walspring imperiouxx profojah

Thanks.

Good day guys, please I have a question for those who are already in the U.S. Please is there any of you guys that was asked for a bank statement at POE?

Thanks for your responses.

Nabylet:
VISA APPROVED...!!!!!!


I can't believe it, my legs are still shaking, I'm still staring at this building, all the sleepless nights and hours of research and rehearsals for a 2min chat that will just determine... Kaiiii.
It's all worth it. I am not lucky, you don't know how much i have prayed. So I am finally going to obodo oyibo, so il finally celebrate my birthday at Miami beach, so il finally have half caste children with long original hair. So il finally find love like Aarti and Yash.
My brothers and sisters, brace yourself, buckle your seatbelt, it's going to be a very long write up, get ready for my transcript....!!!!!

Sister calm down....congrats on your approval but the journey is yet to begin. I like the spirit tho

pcbo:
Sch name n state ,also duration
That is all

Ok Thanks alot