RedDistrict:


"Hi, please be informed that the BBN channel has been activated to ensure viewing. Kindly confirm viewing. Thank you"

Thanks so so much. CONFIRMED !

@reddistrict, pls help bbnaija is not showing on DSTV... number 41015987781. Thanks so much.

May God visit your sick bed and heal You . Get Well Soon !

Seriousbuyer:


They just replied my mail now stating that my application is being processed that I may demand an update in two days time. Plus I have dropped my passport and sevis receipt with the paper given to dhl office on Friday

Congrats in advance! Ur case is just ur SEVIS record. I know it's not easy but try and relax. Hopefully u ll hear from them sooner than expected.

Adeish:
okay thanks

if you are under 19 retake WAEC, IF not aim very high score in SAT, though few schools give scholarship based on SAT only. Ur chances of full ride will be better and higher if u have 3.5 and above GPA with 1260 and above SAT score.

LagosismyHome:


At first glance it seems low as this not a fantastic result.... scholarship is competitive but a high SAT1 might help.

Too lazy to calculate , what you gpa using this conversion

A1,B2, =4 points
B3, C4 . = 3 points
C5, C6 = 2 points
D7,E8= 1point

Then take the average as in divide total by no of subjects

use this it should give u same thing

Adeish:
I used it it same

Thanks for your response

use WASSCE COUNTRY NIGERIA
USE GRADES AS A1, B2, B3, B4 C5 C6 P7 P8
check the attachment

Adeish:


Thanks for your response Sir/Ma

I had calculated my waec result i got 3.07 GPA

ur GPA is 2.44 use
https://www.foreigncredits.com/resources/GPA-Calculator/

for CREDIT HOURS use 2 or 3 though u can equally use any number. must be same number for all subjects.

righturn:


Thank you for your response, my bank statements and all of the information I gave are accurate and genuine. I really will like to know if there are any others with similar cases of delayed f1 visas and how soon it was resolved?

If u had taken time to read few pages back u ll see my bros experience. He did not go with SOA He was asked to send it thru DHL from PH. It took ten days. Urs is supposed to be less, all things being equal. They have ur statement already. As I said just try and relax. I know it's not easy. Just try.

righturn:
Hello all, please I need some advice

I had my interview two days ago, the consular after collecting my bank statements and passport handed me a yellow slip stating that my case requires administrative processing and that my visa decision will be delayed by a week. I am very concerned as my school resumes in less than a month from now. Please here are my questions

1. Since the consular said my visa is delayed by a week, may i return to the embassy with the yellow slip next week wednesday? Will I be allowed entry if I present my last interview documents and my yellow slip?
2. I have read that administrative processing might cause delays that span into months, may I schedule another appointment for same f1 visa, incase my passport comes in late and a visa is not issued? I asked this because available appointment dates are fast running out before the start of my program.
Please I will appreciate any advice at this point. Thank you

I understand ur plight . u can't do anything. Nothing! Relax. If ur account statement is sound, ur visa will be issued.

Seriousbuyer:


Was it same Sevis I'd issue, and how long did it take to get his passport back with the visa?

No. Did not go with statement of account. Abuja. The statement of account and employment records of sponsor was requested. Took 10 days. Ur case is easy. Guess it will be less than 1week.

Seriousbuyer:
Hello guys, so I had my interview earlier today(7:15) in Lagos and everything went well until it go to a point when the vo asked about my sevis fee receipt and I handed it over he took time checking he later had to leave his sir for sometime...on getting back he gave me a white paper an ticked that I had to provide additional doc because the sevis ID on my I-20 didn't tally with the one I had on my sevis payment receipt...he said I should contact the school which I did already and I got that fixed and I was told it was because I changed my course that's why we had that discrepancy...now I have mailed the new sevis ID and receipt to the email the vo asked me to mail it to...

Now my questions; does that mean I have gotten the visa because the vo didn't tick administrative process...am uploading a copy of the letter I got please I need you people's opinion

Read the paper u were given
Drop off ur passport at any listed DHL address
Drop ur sevis receipt. - the correct one
Yes u have ur visa
My Bros paid N5000 from PH

firmphem:
Visa delayed this morning 7:00am
Me: good morning
VO: good morning how are u? Ur I20 and passport pls?
Me: passed them
VO: what are you going to study
Me: Electrical Engineering and I ll be concentrating on wireless communication
VO: why do u want to study this course?
ME: it has been my passion right from childhood, every of my. Academic pursuit has been around this same course. We ave so many network problems in Nigeria and I believe an advanced degree in it will arm me with great skill set to combat most of them
VO: how many countries have you been to outside Nigeria
Me: Benin republic for a road trip
VO: who is sponsoring you?
Me: My dad
VO: what does he do?
Me: He is an electrical engineer that gets contracts from govt at all levels private individuals on both domestic and industrial electrification
VO: do u ave his account statement?
Me: yes,....passed
VO: ( took a very long and calculative look at the SOA. Left his seat for like 5mins with it and my passport. Came back, typed for a while and handed me that devilish paper
Fact: my background, Electrical.
Six years work experience at a transmission engineer with a telecom coy
Account amount: 15M
Amount on d I20: 9M

House pls advise

Account balance is not the only thing being checked. The cash inflow is very important. Check the inflow. Adding ur salary account is not a bad idea, as u ll say u are coming back to head the dept. I feel ur pain. So sorry.

Sharles:


From the tracking it's showing issued. Is there another place to track for pickup

it means it has been issued. his own turned to issued on monday. got e mail for collection same day. Relax passport has been stamped.Congrats! wait for collection e mail or u can check ur collection centre. i ll advise to wait for e mail though.

Sharles:
My visa app has changed from A.P to ISSUED today, exactly two weeks after my interview. Please my people, how long will it take before I get my passport.

Got my brothers own same day it turned to issued. track it . his collection point is Ph though. His lasted exactly ten days.

Mgrichboss:



Thanks very much dear, i appreciate.. I'll like to pm you please!

ok, go ahead

Mgrichboss:
Cc:
Lagosismyhome
Twood
Everyone
Please i need your advise on a choice of major.. I'm stuck choosing between biomedical engineering technology, Computer Engineering Technology or just computer science for my undergraduate degree.. The thing is i have plans to stay back in the USA after completion and i want a major that will be a good point to start hustle and life amongst the three or any other related one you feel will be better which I'll take into consideration. I'm in novice in this and i won't want to take chances even as i believe the grace of God can make a way for u there even with a low classified major. Secondly i would appreciate if you guys can link me up with fellow nairalanders or anybody attending Alcorn State University or Jackson State University both in Mississippi.
Thanks very much for your valuable contribution, i do appreciate!

What do u want to know about Alcorn state University? i can forward ur questions but i will not link u up but be rest assured of getting ur answers.

BOLAUWA:
Good day my travel gurus in this forum. Attended my visa interview at the Abuja embassy today. After the interview, the V. O gave me a yellow paper and held on to my passport and statement of account. She said she needed to verify somethings, and that I will be contacted if more information is needed. On the yellow paper, she wrote "administrative processing " as the reason for holding on to my document. I have logged on to ustraveldocs.com to check my status and it states administrative processing. Please anyone been thru such situations?

if the documents submitted are genuine you will be issued ur VISA in less than 6working days . So Relax. Hope ur course is not in TAL list, if its one of those courses it will take weeks.

LagosismyHome:


Where u denied in canada or banned .... if banned that a serious offence and embassy do share information

Sent u pm

Amakyzuu:
Congrats to your niece...
Did she have original copies of all these documents from her intended university (Scholarship letter and admission letter)? cos my sister has just scanned copies

no, photocopies

my niece interview at Abuja
VO: Good morning and how are you today?
Me: I'm great,Good morning Maam
VO: can I have your documents please?
VO: Why do u want to go to USA ?
Me: for my Undergraduate degree in Computer science
VO: Name of secondary school attended, private or public ?
Me: Private
VO: Have u written WAEC?
Me: Yes
VO: Who will fund for ur education ?
Me: i have full scholarship, Mother will take care of living expenses
VO: Give me the scholarship letter
VO: Why did they give u the scholarship
Me: cause of my High School GPA and SAT score
VO: what do your parents do?
Me: Told,
VO:Do u have any relation in USA
Me: Yes---Told name and address
VO: why are u going to mississippi when u have a relation in Texas
Me; i also applied to two schools in texas(one Uni, one community college) but choose ALCORN cause they have a Mathematics Centre that will aid my understanding of mathematics and computer science courses, and i was admitted to their honors program.
VO: took statement of account check and returned. collected WAEC result, SAT result print out, Education Perspective WAEC evaluation
and then the magic words.
Thanks to all that expressed reservation on the ranking of the school. i appreciate all ur concerns. I know she will do all in her powers thru Christ who strenghtens us to enter one of those Top colleges for her Masters.
Thanks and God Blessings to all.

Pmark888:
Hello good people, please i need your assistance. How do i convert my secondary school GPA to that of the USA? And also which GPA am i going to use between my WASSCE GPA and high school GPA when applying for scholarships. I have seen some scholarships that requires 3.0/4.0 with certain SAT scores but i don't know how to convert our GPA to that of the USA. Lastly i want to ask if United States information service (USIS) still exists in Nigeria.

Know that A1,B2, =4 POINTS
B3, C4 . = 3 points
C5, C6 = 2 points
D7,E8= 1point
Then take the average . divide by no of subjects

akandry:
thank you very much for this

UWC. But will I go for another interview now if I m in your shoe given ur transcript? NO
I willl advise don't go for US visa interview with one school least of all a community college
Apply to at least two more unis
Take tests , it will help secure some scholarship
But the decision is urs.

akandry:
thanks for the advice but I opinion in for college because it's less expensive compare to university so if I defer my admission to fall this year and reapply for my visa what are the chances of me getting a visa or will I still get denied again? looking forward to your response thanks

Is it possible to get F1 Visa for community college?

Yes you can. But, there’s a trick to that. I will explain that with two examples.

In this article, you can read two F1 Visa interview experience for Community College. Then, you can read why one student got F1 visa, and other got rejected.

F1 Visa for Community College – Rejected

I was denied my F1 visa
Here’s my background:

I am a high school graduate, and I was accepted into Foothill College (2-year transfer community college) in California. The Visa Officer, during my interview, asked me two questions about the college. Here’re the questions and answers:

1) How did you hear about Foothill?

The college was mentioned during a college spotlight at school by my college counsellor.

2) Why Foothill College?

The fees are comparatively more economical as compared to the other college I was accepted into(i.e., Florida Inst. Of Tech.). Another reason is that Foothill has an excellent transfer program to the University of California schools.

3) Do you have anybody in the U.S?

No.

After the third question, visa officer denied my visa stating that he found me to be a non-credible student and issued me the 214(b).


F1 Visa for Community College – Approved
Here’s another student who got his F1 Visa sharing his experience.

I have received five years F1 visa for a community college (Pierce College) in Los Angeles. Here’s how?

I applied in January, but I got rejected.

Reason. I could not convince the VO why I am selecting a community college over a university. They need a solid proof.

I applied again in July of the same year, and I got my visa.

I took the course curriculum with me telling them what’s the main reason for community college and what exactly am gonna do. Same classes at university were at community college but at four times the price of community college.

So, I explained the VO why should I pay more for same classes when I can cover them at much affordable price plus how flexible is a community college.

I got my visa and I am typing this sitting from LA. I did some mistakes but not I am on track again. I am transferring to UCLA, and I would recommend everybody “stay honest to yourself” and “Be confident” good wishes from LA.



Visa officers expect students were going to community college to tell them their plans to transfer to 4-year college. You have to make this argument to get F1 Visa for attending the community college. If you can’t convince your visa officer, then you can’t get the visa.

Now, you know the trick. It’s time to save some money by studying first two years in a community college and then transfer to the 4-year university.
COPIED.

greenhill:


Just replied ma

Replied

greenhill:


Hello. Did she get the scholarship and admission?
I am asking because I got the President's Excellence scholarship. However, I called them earlier today and asked them for the I-20. They told me [/b]admission decision[b] has not yet come out. That they would send everyone's decisions in about 2-3 weeks. I also have a friend that was told the same thing.

So I just want to know if your niece got admitted.
Thanks.

I sent u a message

happyroyalty:







Please i sent you a mail.

Ok

imperiouxx:


This is questionable. Probably you're mistaking high school record (transcript) for high school equivalent (waec) but was successful with your admission. Adcomm asks for evaluation from professionals from undergrad-transfer and graduate to simplify the job and get accurate cgpa. The evaluator has to deal with large amount of data (course by course) and take the burden from adcomm. High school applicants (freshman) don't have any substantial cgpa. SAT score and high school equivalent (waec) is enough to get the admission and to obtain scholarship, except where record (transcript) is required. If I was asked the same question, I would evaluate from JSS 1 to SSS 3 and submit my waec result as is.

WES will evaluate only WAEC from Nigeria

Chapecoense:

Oga all these ur yarn no make sense.
You think becos u paid money to wes to evaluate ur result, then others should shell out money they dont have for things that are not even necessary.
Who told u most schools require WES evaluation for waec when u can just send them ur grades and scratch card info for them to verify and convert ur grades.
My guy always ask questions and stop all these ur unecessary rants.

Most Scholarships are offered to undergraduate students based on their high school GPA(evaluated WAEC) and SAT score. If U really need a scholarship, I mean full tuition or half tuition scholarship, U must evaluate ur WAEC result.

titoakala:

guess i have to take scholarship off the table cos most people say i need to do sat in order to get that.. pls after sending my toefl score to a school, do they reply before i start processing admission? thanks

Search for each school requirements. It differs.
But application for admission is first.

titoakala:

3.64

Very high. Why don't u take SAT. I guess 3.64/4 ?