abeolas:



Thank you @bigfrancis.....is a student that is being offered admission required to make a payment of any form for deferment of admission?

And secondly, would there be a problem should a student ignore the school upon arrival to the USA?

Bolded

Serious problem, violation of visa terms.

joshtune:
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Please I want to ask How easy is it for someone with zero knowledge of computer science to venture into the field in the US? Or for someone who has no love for mathematics to survive learning Comp Sci as a minor? For someone like me who will be majoring in business admin. does it make sense or is it possible?

It depends.

If you're interested in working as an IT professional, you simply chose an area of interest (networking, database administration, hardware engineering, software development, ERP implementation, systems audit & contols, etc); and get certified in that area. In such cases you won't need to do too much mathematics.

However, if you want to go academic by doing a conversion program, such as PGD Computer Science, then you will have to take some serious mathematical courses such Numerical Computation, Digital Computer Logic etc.

johnpoko:
Good day house, please I just graduated from the university and my cousin in the US is inviting for his wedding. the wedding will take place on 4th November. When should I apply or book an appointment? please I'm using a virgin passport. can you all tell me the necessary documents I need? I have a business here in Naija, I own an online clothing store. please I need an urgent response

Hmmnn.
Online business? You can do your online business from anywhere in the world, so how about staying put in US if granted visa?

Don't mind me, I was just thinking like a VO.

On a serious note, your business would be a big issue except it's jumia or konga. It has a strong tie to nowhere.

ifeoluwasegun:
Please house I wanna ask questions about visa renewal for b1b2... all requirements met, but would there be need to fill a DS160 from for the renewal process?

Sure.

It's a must.

bigfrancis21:


Lolll....thanks. @nairaland voodooism.

Not really. In fact, WES happens to be the most popular among its peers such as ECE etc. I have seen some schools whereby the only evaluation they accept is WES, due to the fact that WES performs a verification of transcripts and certificates after the school and candidate respectively have sent both to WES, thus ensuring integrity and originality of evaluations, compared to others that do not perform this verification.

Most US schools do not include F grades in GPA calculation, except only in the year it was passed, though the failed course is indicated in the session it was failed. Inclusion of F grades in GPA calculation is a Nigerian thing. The reason 1.75/5.00 seems too low is because the GPA includes failed courses, whereas US GPA calculations do not, and her GPA would probably be 2.2/5.0 or 2.3/5.00 if calculated without the failed courses like the US does, which explains why when evaluated to the US scale, 2.5/4.0 (or 2.2/5.0 or 2.3/5.0 Nigerian scale without the failed courses included) seems plausible. WES is a life saver for many people. Even people with ND (2 years) and HND (2 years), who hitherto were disqualified from applying directly to masters courses in most US schools, will evaluate their WES into an equivalent 4-year US bachelors degree and apply for masters admission directly with their WES bachelors evaluation.

GPA 101 - Intro to GPA Conversion
Lecturer: bigfrancis21

Sgttanner:
Hello gurus in the house.. i hope you all are doing fine. May the Lord continue to bless you all ... I actually wanna apply to a school in the USA and i came accross EDMONDS Community College(ECC) for the spring session 2018.. I am 25 years , already had my B.TECH from a Nigerian university in urban and regional planning, graduated with a GPA of (2.89/5) and i am planning to take a Degree Program in Construction Management so that i can get a transfer into a university for a masters program after completing the 2 years degree program......ECC doesnt require TOEFL and GRE for international students who had their undergraduate in English...Now my question is, Wont my age and my past educational record be a sort of a slight barrier when applying for a student visa at the embassy ( in terms of the probability of getting a visa) ? because i was just wondering i might ask by the consular why i have decided not to take a Toefl or GRE exam and apply for a direct masters.(just wondering)
Then secondly, i have applied for a visiting visa this year where i was planning to visit my cousin but i was denied? i hope that wont be a barrier for me either ?( in short , hope the attempted visiting visa record does not affect my educational visa application?)
Hoping to get your replies soon ..Thanks in anticipation.

Some comments here address some of your concerns.

bigfrancis21:


How old are you? Are you over 25? If no I would have recommended going for another bachelors degree (applying to both a community college and a university, obtaining your visa with the university and transferring to the CC upon entry into the US and starting school there), however one's chances of getting the US student visa for an undergraduate student over 22/23 are slimmer. If you were to go for a graduate program, then your best bet would be to convert your transcript using WES (the most favorable conversion tool ever). Someone I know recently converted and his GPA on the Nigerian scale is 1.99/5.0, which came out to be approximately 2.6/4.0, thus making him eligible to apply to US schools with 2.5/4.0 minimum GPA requirement, schools such as Bowie State University, Morgan State University, etc. Your 1.75/5.0 may come out to be at around 2.5/4.0 but you can be sure if you use WES conversion tool online to confirm that and if it does reach 2.5/4.0 then thank your lucky stars that you do have a chance at graduate studies here in the US. You need to have a copy of your transcript for this. I strongly recommend taking the GRE exam to boost your academic profile as your very low GPA isn't helping you at all. Goodluck.

OmoBendel24:


Well, this transcript will hardly be a correct one as it is! If it is true, I bet on it that both the inviter and invitee have long crossed the "red line" (in fact, the "intercontinental red line" ) in the VO's assessment, probably deadly liars and illegal immigrant and intending illegal immigrant.... #Shior!

skido04:
hello gurus in the house. I need help,
I have a BSc. in Computer Science with a CGPA of 3.69/5 . I want to further my studies by applying for Ms. in cyber security
the challenges I'm having is finding a good and affordable University that offers Ms. in cyber security. Most of them just offer Ms. in computer science, but my area of interest is really on cyber security. I have searched thoroughly with Google like most people here will advice, I still haven't found a solution to this, now I'm depending on you guys for valuable information from experiences. I ll be writing Toefl in 2 weeks and gre in october and i need schools to add, so they can send results there. . Any direction will be greatly appreciated.

Check here for US colleges:
https://www.masterstudies.com/MSc/IT/Cyber-Security/USA/

However, as per the most affordable no harm in trying this, in case you're not aware such Program exists in Nigeria.

Professional Master’s Degree in Cyber Security (MCS)
https://nsuk.edu.ng/directorates/ccs/

bigfrancis21:


I do not think I implied that in any of my posts above. 1.75/5.0 may come out to be around 2.5/4.0. Which is because, F grades are not included as part of the WES-evaluated CGPA, also all our Es are converted to C on the US scale, our Ds to C+, our Cs to B, our B to B+ and A remains A, which tends to bump up your final WES CGPA by a few points after evaluation. That is the official WES evaluation scale and why WES remains the most favorable of all evaluation scales.

Those with lower GPAs on our Nigerian scale (results that have more of Cs, Ds, Es and Fs) tend to see more bump ups in their US-evaluated GPAs compared to those with higher GPAs on our scale (their results have more of As, Bs and Cs etc.), because of the more points the change from E to C, D to C+, C to B gives compared to B to B+, A remains A, etc. I hope that makes sense.

The moment lagos mummy endorsed your skills in GPA conversion, I took back my comment on "Nairaland voodooism".

Honestly, this is quite informative.

But on reflection, don't you think this could make WES unpopular amongst colleges.

gokuu:


I'm trying to understand your figures here.
How is it possible that as your reduce the base, the GPA rises? Shouldn't they move in tandem?

From your estimation, 1.75/5.0 will equal a perfect 3.0 on a 3.0 scale.

Nairaland voodoo.

chingynas:


Please how do you pay for your application fee with Cleveland University..Its showing credit card and my Gtb card is a debit card.

You can still use your debit card even if the site states credit card. The only difference is that your debit card must be fully funded unlike credit card.

NefT:



The second number is not going through only the first connected through; I tried the second number 0144066218 till the end of work hour which is 4pm all to no avail. What can I do? I have just tomorrow to clarify all these issues, do you have any other number or email address I could use to reach them? And again what would be the implication of all these if the issue is not rectified before wednesday, should I go to the consulate office with the two printed DS160 or stick with new one I just filled?

NefT:
I intend applying to a school for the Spring term PhD, but my GTB card is not working, can someone kindly help me make this payment and I will reimburse the person. The deadline is september 1 and the fee is $60

You were supposed to attend F1 visa interview about three weeks back.

TWoods:


That was my opinion and clearly you do not share it, but there's really no need to be a hypocrite... take your own advice.

Iwillcross:
pls mind ur words I do not plan on abusing d visa like I said I want to study cos m sure of getting the job in Nigeria u think I care much about staying in the US? all my connects re here n I ve friends in high places who ve gone to different countries for dis same reason becos we know d job is sure once we return we ve been balling n we want to continue balling here in naija... after studies we plan to venture into politics here in Nigeria we just need a respected cert..and an accomplished dream so don't say what you don't know abroad is a medium not a final stop.. Be careful... God bless you

Are you kidding me?

Is that the future plan that you'll tell the VO?

EZEIGBO1OFIMO:
if you're above 18 and have finished secondary school before 2016... then you're wasting your time with a community college or going to the embassy for the consultation..... if push comes to shove pick a university with 90+% acceptance rate and low tuition... at least make man go obodoyibo

New perspective!

I didn't think of this.
My baby was 17 and just finished secondary school when she was issued F1 visa to attend a community college.

RaeMystix:


I give up . To be quite honest, she would have alot more tough time making it in the States, if she fails to change her studying methods....(That's if her current GPA was due to lack of seriousness),but that doesn't mean she can't make it.
I know of a lady who barely graduated with a bachelors degree in Nigeria, but is now a practing
medical doctor in the States. Hers wasn't due to laziness, but was that of spiritual problems....That was the reason for my comment.
Education is the States is neither flexible nor lenient. Its in fact quite strenuous for Africans, but the only difference is that one has a lot more access to more equipments and aids that could help in achieving a better goal, (that's if one's smart enough to make use of the opportunities given).Still it is difficult.
So whomever thinks of coming to the States with the lazy and relaxed attitude towards his/her education, then he or she does have a rude awakening coming his/ her way.

Spiritual problems, interesting!

What makes you think her spiritual problems won't follow her to yankee.

DeeTus:
Don't say that. You were simply lucky if what you wrote here were the actual response you gave.

Lucky?

Not so!

He actually merited it. His Dad can afford it and he knew what he wanted. The interview was very interactive, with the follow up questions it was obvious the visa interview was on course.

Congrats to the young man.

Funnyguy83:
sorry its typographical error . its well dear .

Error ke, we've done rechristening ceremony already.

LagosismyHome:


lol.........@lagos mummy

I can only know what I had experience in oo ...... Did not go through HND or OND so I am not really the best person to advice

Funnyguy83:
have this guy sinned ? lagos mummy please answer this guy . I will equally benefit from it.

lagosismyhome

Lagos mummy, biko make you answer dem nau

icedfire:


Nigerian police!!! what's joy's own in this matter. ? now joy will be threatened, she will be remanded in prison except she pays heavily or sex her way out, or both

Highly unprofessional police. Shame!

fitlaw:
Feel free to ask me more about Tanzania Visa, latest updates how to get your Tanzania Visa as soon as possible. I can also help you to get it as urgent as possible. Because most embassy especially Europe don't like virgin passport except student visa and transit Visa but tourist Visa, they will not grant you if it is tourist visa

Tanzania, one of the world's poorest economies in terms of per capita income is the one you're touting here.

jenny2007:
Guys,
This thread is very helpful. I advise everyone trying to apply to read from page 0 to current page before applying.

While reading take note of refusals and why they were denied and apply to your case. Ask yourself same questions that were asked others in this forum and find potiential answers here too. Also read the successful ones and take note of questions asked and how the applicant replied.

Read the pages like you're preparing for an important job interview or even and then PRAY. I ALWAYS visit the travel page on this site before applying for any country's visa and follow same guidelines listed and I have always been successful. That and prayers.

Secondly, be confident while standing in front of the visa officer at the embassy. They can smell fear even as soon as they see you. Make direct eye contact with them and chat (not talk ) with them like you're having a normal day to say conversation with a familiar friend.

Thirdly, Do NOT let any agent film your form for you becos they could fill in an information about you that isn't correct and when you are interviewed and asked a question based on what the agent filled in you start looking like a complete nutter. If you must fill the forms with an agent make sure that you do it TOGETHER and be the one to tell him what to fill INFRONT of you before submitting the form online.

Pls when asked you're salary don't go and put millions even if you earn it. I filled 200k as my monthly salary but i earn way more than that in a month. These people already think that an applicant is a potiential immigrant so it is up to you to prove that you are not migrating and will come back after your trip. Why you write that you earn million a they think that you're trying hard to get them to believe you. Just be yourself!

Fourthly, study the form that you filled online like the bible (or Koran) becos the interview questions will come from there. If you've been denied before and are re-applying you must remember what you filled in the previous applications becos you may still be asked questions based on previous applications especially if you were denied before. Had your circumstance changed?

Make sure that you stick strictly to what you wrote on the form while applying (whether truth or not pls stick to what you filled ). By the way, also stick to what you wrote on your form while arriving at your POE too.

For those that want to travel from another city then transit to the final destination while there, make sure you hold an onward ticket on the bus or local airline over there.

Guys, anyone can get the visa whether single or married. Just defend what you have on your form and pray and be confident. I'm single and God gave me mine on first trial. I travelled and came back home to my business.

For those going for visits to friends and relations make sure that the person inviting you isn't there illegally and do not owe taxes. Those going for forums and conference make sure you get as much info about it and it better to related to your field of work.

Speaking of your field of work make sure that you know your job responsibilites very well and if asked mention it the way you filled it online. Those people are programmed like robots o so make sure you stick to your Info online. One of my aunties and her family got this visa on virgin passports. She's never even been to cotonou.

Prepare ( read the thread here from page 0) and pray then fill your form correctly. Goodluck guys and may God grant everyone here their heart desires.

Good contribution but bolded is misrepresentation. Applicants should be truthful not only with one's income but on all information stated.

Magdagascariens:



You are not funny!
You should have just passed jor... The sarcasm isn't necessary.

And what if hes able to meet those terms (that u see as big challenge)?

Rich guys immigrate too! Some peeps just desire a better environment.

You're right, rich guys migrate too! That's why US Government created this category of immigrant visa.

LadyGuinivere:

On the immigrant visa thread

LadyGuinivere, he won't even come back here to report the outcome, so don't worry he won't derail your thread.

haylad:
Hello house,I want to relocate my family tomorrow next year February,I'm expecting a a child soon. Please how do I go about my documents and it will come easy...thanks

Haylad,
It's quite possible! You can apply for the immigrant investor visa.

"To qualify as an immigrant investor, a foreign national must invest, without borrowing, the following minimum qualifying capital dollar amounts in a qualifying commercial enterprise:

$1,000,000 (U.S.); or
$500,000 (U.S.) in a high-unemployment or rural area, considered a targeted employment area.
A qualifying investment must, within two years, create full-time jobs for at least 10 U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or other immigrants authorized to work in the United States, not including the investor and the investor’s spouse, sons, or daughters."

https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/Immigrant-Investor-Visas.html

Remember to update the house when you get your visa.

soberdrunk:
I hope she is getting married to his dad if not it will be a tad bit awkward......

His Dad must be late, so the widow is remarrying.

james87871:
Thanks . Yes the 800k is monthly ,will have the vacation else where with the family. i know she might be wonder how i make such huge amount without a single travel with the family .I will make adjustment with that to visit some places for family tour

It reasonable for the VO to think that way, but she equally had an open mind. She gave you the opportunity to clear her doubt by following up with question on your job the second time.

You don't have to visit other places if you really don't want to, but next time you should learn how to demonstrate that your well paying job/business is your "strong tie" to Nija.

However, since your children already knew they should go on vacation to US you can make up with a visa stress free country like UAE.

james87871:
V.O: Good morning
Me: Good morning
V.O: You are going to CALIFORNIA OR FLORIDA
Me: fl
V.O: for what purpose?
Me: for vacation and take my children to disney world
V.O: How many days planning to stay
Me: 2 weeks
V.O: what did you do?
Me: told him what i did ( AGRICULTURE ) and whats it entails in it
V.O: HOW MUCH I MAKE
Me: 800K
V.O: HAVE YOU TRAVEL AS A FAMILY ?
Me: NO
V.O:how much do you budget for this trip
Me: 3 million
V.O: do you have any body in us
Me: No
V.O: Ask about my business again
Me: I explain in detail
VO: She later said you are not qualify and handed blue paper

This is my transcript .I have been to dubai and saudi arabia ,though have not travel as a family .please advice what to do and secondly when to reapply . another question pls must i travel with my 2 children when i want to have traveling experience or i should travel with my wife alone ?

Do you earn 800k per month or annually?

I hope it wasn't an annual figure, because it would be difficult for any VO to believe you can conveniently afford to spend a whopping 3 million naira on vacation.

However, if that's your monthly income you refused to shine, when you were asked about your business the second time. The VO gave you a second chance but you didn't take it.

If I were you, I would have said something like "I am into production of animal feeds (or whichever aspect of agriculture business you're into) with average yearly turnover of XX million naira. I paid personal income tax of xx hundred thousand naira last year".

If you have a trumpet, please blow it.

Walspring:
Discounted promo offer for GRE and TOEFL is out again for just 10 people. 10 applicants will pay 50% while some poeple on this thread paying 50% but they don't want me to mention their names.

I will post further info and requirement later and if you are interested send me pm.

God bless the good people behind this. Amen

I sent you a private message some days ago, still waiting for your response.

bigbus:


Perhaps only your friend, aided his friend and his brother, are the only ones that can provide you with the truth of the matter. Consider asking him to post his transcript here, so that people can offer comments on what went wrong or right.
This "dark in complexion lady", was she inside the embassy or outside?

I love NL. You can't just get bored.