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Hello house.
My friend paid her US Visa fee via credit card for over 2 months now and it has not reflected, she has reached out to the embassy and they said they can't see anything.

How does she navigate this please.

I tried but the charges are outrageous!!!

onomeb2k:
download pay4me app, it's what I used to pay

Hello guys please I'm having issues paying my SEVIS Fee from New Zealand as the Western Union agents are saying they have no idea about how it works.
Please who knows how I can go about it through Western Union or any other option.

Makes a lot more sense... I appreciate you

GboyegaD:
It makes sense and it does not. It is about how you explain it. You may want to be more positive on how your education will improve the family business. Rather than we plan, you could talk about how you plan to extend the family business into the finance sector.

Guyssssss please look into this.

DanteSilva:
Hello guys.

On my Post Study Plans, I plan to return back to my current company which is a Building Materials Importation and Distribution Company and also a family business. We plan to create a subsidiary that'll branch into the Finance sector and I'll be at the head of this.

Does returning back to head the establishment of a family business subsidiary make sense to tell the VO.

Hello guys.

On my Post Study Plans, I plan to return back to my current company which is a Building Materials Importation and Distribution Company and also a family business. We plan to create a subsidiary that'll branch into the Finance sector and I'll be at the head of this.

Does returning back to head the establishment of a family business subsidiary make sense to tell the VO.

Hey guyssss help me thoroughly scrutinize this one last time.

DanteSilva:
Question 1: Why are you here
Answer: I am here for my visa interview which will enable me pursue a master’s in Finance at the University of XXXX

Question 2: Why USA/What is your purpose of traveling to the US
Answer: I want to be a Risk and Investment Analyst with a global business based here in Nigeria so going to the US will help me learn about the best business practices in the world and the University of xxxx has on campus business clubs which will help me gain relevant experience in Finance, Risk Management and Investment Analysis.

Question 3: Why this University.
Answer: firstly I have personal academic interest in being tutored under Prof Victor Xxxx, he has an exceptional reputation in the field of Risk and Investment Analysis and this directly aligns with my Academic interest.
Furthermore the University of xxxx has connection to the local business community with access to it’s finance lab which Is equipped with real time Data and Analytics tool and all this put together will help me achieve competence and expertise necessary for my career growth.

Question 4: How did you hear about this University.
Answer: I learnt about the University of xxxx through my interest in the works of Professor Victor xxxx and I did my further research on him and I found out he is the founder of Sportsman limited and fortunately for me he is also a Professor at this University. This made me decide to explore the Finance program at the University of xxxx.

Question 5: what is your study plan.
Answer: This spring I’ll be taking courses in Investment Analysis, Financial Derivatives, Financial Management, Risk Management etc and at the end I’ll do a research on critical research topics and I’ll be continuously assessed based on my performance.

Question 6: why this course.
Answer: I noticed that a lot of Nigerian business struggle with international transactions and this is as a result of currency violatilty and I also noticed that these businesses do not have what it takes to manage this situation due to poor risk management strategies. I’ll gain a lot of knowledge on risk management and financial derivatives specifically that’ll put me at the forefront of tackling this issue of foreign exchange risks that plagues Nigerian businesses.

Question 7: What will this program do for you
Answer: The knowledge I’ll gain from this program will give me a deep understanding of Financial instruments and hedging techniques that’ll put at the forefront of tackling the issue of Foreign exchange risks that plagues a lot of Medium to Small Nigerian businesses engaged in international trade.

Question 9: When did you graduate and what have you been doing since.
Answer: I graduated in 2021 and after that I volunteered as an assistant accountant at xxxx then I transitioned into a full time accounting role at xxxx and presently I am with xxxx limited as an accountant where I am responsible for inventory reconciliation, budgeting and planning, expense report and Financial reporting.

Question 10: Who is your sponsor.
Firstly I have been awarded a $3000 merit based scholarship and to cover my deficit, my primary sponsor is my Dad Mr xxxxx the owner of xxxxx a building materials supply company with 2 branches nationwide and he has an annual income of 80-85 Million Naira, this I believe will allow him comfortably cover the expenses associated with my studies in the US.

Question 11: Tell me about this program
Answer: The Ms in Finance program at the University of xxxx is designed to equip students with financial knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career in Finance.
The curriculum covers areas such as Investment Analysis, financial management, Risk Management and Financial Derivatives and it is a 30 credits program I will complete in 18 months.

Question 12: what are your post study plans.
Answer: Upon completion of my program, I will return back to Nigeria and my primary goal is to help my current company pivot into the finance sector and I will be at the forefront of taking advantage of these gaps by Mitigating risks, managing Investments and implementing financial models that’ll help Nigerian businesses hedge against foreign exchange risks and also I’ll further Develop financial derivatives specifically tailored to suit Nigerian businesses engaged in international trade.


Please friends, I have my interview coming up soon please help me thoroughly scrutinize my proposed questions and answers.
Thank you.

Thanks I appreciate you.

RealTrump:
6. Why this course?
7. What will this program do for you?
12. Post study plans.


Your questions 6,7,12 are the same. You have to take whatever opportunity presented to you to tell the VO you have no plans on staying back.

Question 2, 3, 4, 5 while different, their answers can merge into each other. For example, Why this school? So I can work in Professor XYZ lab. To learn risk management in a top rated school in the mid-west. You get?

Always put your best foot forward FIRST, attack right from the get go n prepare for all scenarios including being cut off.

I have people mention that hinting to the VO that you want to stay back even for a little bit is a red flag. The OPT and further studies advice sounds good but won't it be a red flag to the VO.

GboyegaD:
I am not so great at critiquing transcripts as most times, the responses just like the questions are premediated. For a regular transcript, what people do is analyze the flow of the conversation.

That said, your question 12 and its response for me seems not so realistic. If your firm is not into finance, I am not sure with the volatility in the Finance sector, they would switch into it because you studied in the United States. I think in recent times, based on your transcript, I would start from "I would want to use the OPT as a way to gain real life experience beyond the knowledge from the Financial Laboratory working for a mid size firm to get more grounded and also use that period to network Nigerian organizations I can help with my knowledge as a consultant upon my return". I think they know too well if you are good enough, their society needs you thus, you don't have to be quick to talk about coming back immediately. I am not sure you want your dad to spend almost a 100 million naira and not help recoup a part of it any way you can.

You could even talk about further studies if it is something you are interested in and how you intend to use data from American firms to help aid your understanding through research which you intend to apply to the Nigerian economy and by extension, the global economy as much as you can.

Question 1: Why are you here
Answer: I am here for my visa interview which will enable me pursue a master’s in Finance at the University of XXXX

Question 2: Why USA/What is your purpose of traveling to the US
Answer: I want to be a Risk and Investment Analyst with a global business based here in Nigeria so going to the US will help me learn about the best business practices in the world and the University of xxxx has on campus business clubs which will help me gain relevant experience in Finance, Risk Management and Investment Analysis.

Question 3: Why this University.
Answer: firstly I have personal academic interest in being tutored under Prof Victor Xxxx, he has an exceptional reputation in the field of Risk and Investment Analysis and this directly aligns with my Academic interest.
Furthermore the University of xxxx has connection to the local business community with access to it’s finance lab which Is equipped with real time Data and Analytics tool and all this put together will help me achieve competence and expertise necessary for my career growth.

Question 4: How did you hear about this University.
Answer: I learnt about the University of xxxx through my interest in the works of Professor Victor xxxx and I did my further research on him and I found out he is the founder of Sportsman limited and fortunately for me he is also a Professor at this University. This made me decide to explore the Finance program at the University of xxxx.

Question 5: what is your study plan.
Answer: This spring I’ll be taking courses in Investment Analysis, Financial Derivatives, Financial Management, Risk Management etc and at the end I’ll do a research on critical research topics and I’ll be continuously assessed based on my performance.

Question 6: why this course.
Answer: I noticed that a lot of Nigerian business struggle with international transactions and this is as a result of currency violatilty and I also noticed that these businesses do not have what it takes to manage this situation due to poor risk management strategies. I’ll gain a lot of knowledge on risk management and financial derivatives specifically that’ll put me at the forefront of tackling this issue of foreign exchange risks that plagues Nigerian businesses.

Question 7: What will this program do for you
Answer: The knowledge I’ll gain from this program will give me a deep understanding of Financial instruments and hedging techniques that’ll put at the forefront of tackling the issue of Foreign exchange risks that plagues a lot of Medium to Small Nigerian businesses engaged in international trade.

Question 9: When did you graduate and what have you been doing since.
Answer: I graduated in 2021 and after that I volunteered as an assistant accountant at xxxx then I transitioned into a full time accounting role at xxxx and presently I am with xxxx limited as an accountant where I am responsible for inventory reconciliation, budgeting and planning, expense report and Financial reporting.

Question 10: Who is your sponsor.
Firstly I have been awarded a $3000 merit based scholarship and to cover my deficit, my primary sponsor is my Dad Mr xxxxx the owner of xxxxx a building materials supply company with 2 branches nationwide and he has an annual income of 80-85 Million Naira, this I believe will allow him comfortably cover the expenses associated with my studies in the US.

Question 11: Tell me about this program
Answer: The Ms in Finance program at the University of xxxx is designed to equip students with financial knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career in Finance.
The curriculum covers areas such as Investment Analysis, financial management, Risk Management and Financial Derivatives and it is a 30 credits program I will complete in 18 months.

Question 12: what are your post study plans.
Answer: Upon completion of my program, I will return back to Nigeria and my primary goal is to help my current company pivot into the finance sector and I will be at the forefront of taking advantage of these gaps by Mitigating risks, managing Investments and implementing financial models that’ll help Nigerian businesses hedge against foreign exchange risks and also I’ll further Develop financial derivatives specifically tailored to suit Nigerian businesses engaged in international trade.


Please friends, I have my interview coming up soon please help me thoroughly scrutinize my proposed questions and answers.
Thank you.

A week

Blackfinegirl:
How long did it take before you got reply from them

Guyssss Helppppp!!!

DanteSilva:
Hello House.
I just got date for my Interview at the Abuja embassy, I thank y'all for your feedback and support.
Please I need a center or person where I can carry out my mock interview practice, please if you have any idea let me know and I'll really appreciate.

I sent them a complaint with a copy of my payment receipt from First Bank.

Blackfinegirl:
Pls how did you sort this out

Hello House.
I just got date for my Interview at the Abuja embassy, I thank y'all for your feedback and support.
Please I need a center or person where I can carry out my mock interview practice, please if you have any idea let me know and I'll really appreciate.

Please who knows any Visa mock interview session I can be part of.
Make una help me abeg

I'm in this same situation, I paid since Tuesday last week.

Dot1:
Please help me here. I made payment for visa interview at a First Bank branch on Friday. According to Avits, I was supposed to go back after 24 hours to pick a date for my interview. However, every time that I go to their website to put my deposit slip number, I am getting an error message that; "Given payment receipt number doesn't exist". I have already submitted a support ticket. I am not sure when they would respond. Has anyone ever been in this situation before? How did you resolve it or what do you suggest I do? Thanks for your help

You paid since 27th eiii wahala oh

Jboyossai:
I made my payment too since the 27th of last month and I've been stuck here too.
Please can anyone help us 🙏. My payment was made through the online bank transfer option.

Guys abeg I need answers, I'm stuck. Help!!!

DanteSilva:
I paid my Visa fee since Tuesday and since then whenever I'm trying to put in my Bank Deposit Reference Number on the site as requested the site will be telling me it doesn't exist.
I'm I the only one with this payment issue and how do I go about it.

I paid my Visa fee since Tuesday and since then whenever I'm trying to put in my Bank Deposit Reference Number on the site as requested the site will be telling me it doesn't exist.
I'm I the only one with this payment issue and how do I go about it.

Hello guys.
I just got my I20 and I'm supposed to resume this August, what do you think about going to maybe Cameroon or Benin Republic to do my visa interview as they are no available appointment dates here in Abuja.
Thanks

Hello guys I just got my I20 and I'm about to apply for my visa, that's either Abuja but I am hearing there are no dates and I am supposed to resume this August 26.
Do you recommend I try booking appointment at maybe US embassy Cameroon or Benin Republic as they seem to have dates.

Don't let anybody guilt trip you into marrying her oh, marriage is forever oh, stick to your status.
If you're still looking for ways to break up with her tell her you're a sickle celler... SS or AS Genotype

1st December

MPESA:
This is lies bro , women are the same all-over the world... Infact Nigerians girls better to compare to other Africa counterparts such as South Africa, Kenya, zimbabwe, Ghana etc.

I agree with you here aha, South African and Zimbabwean women are very promiscous

cocolacec:
White ladies are more sexually active than Nigerian women.They fornicate without remorse.
White women will sleep with two brothers or two friends without remorse.

They dont mind if they cause fight among your relatives or friends.Marriages with whites dont last,she might decide to leave you for another man after 10,20 or 30 years.You have to share house chores responsibililties.

Your solution is to look for a woman with good moral principles.Your sisters can recommend girls they know have good morality.Women understand themselves.
Men and women need to employ the service of their family member of the opposite gender to access their intending spouse/girlfriend.

Women are the same worldwide, I agree but the rate of gold digging and promiscuity, in economically disadvantaged countries like Nigeria is alarming.
Concerning white women, I have friends who've either dated or married them and it's all positive reviews.

Bro please don't spend that much on a Gf, una never marry and besides, it's obvious she doesn't like You, talk to her about her behaviour if it turns out fruitless send her packing.

Marvyx:
That number 1 is where so many people miss it. The fear of God in a person will eliminate so many premium tears..

You are In the spirit abeg, I've concluded that the fear of God is the number one thing you should look for when choosing a life partner.

If you follow this advise walai you'll die early, na wetin one of my uncle de suffer now, didn't care too much about the wife's past not knowing she has been in 3 marriages also rendering the men useless, and rippi g them of their wealth, now doing the same to my uncle.

Omo de try know person past oh, decisions made in the past has an effect on the quality of your future.

I just told myself that if my relationship ends, I am going for a white lady, a lot of Nigerian girls are morally debased... if you think I'm lying travel to Europe or other African countries and see the high quality and standards of their women

FreeStuffsNG:
It beats my imagination how the FG sits by with reckless abandon and allow trained hands it trained or substantially subsidise their training to immediately graduate and head overseas to work there leaving their parents behind for others to care and attend to.

If you go overseas, you better take your family along, especially your parents. This is because nobody here will take you serious when you are overseas and start suggesting interventions when your parents get into health crisis. It happened recently with Dr Malaifa. Nigerian health care professionals who stay back mock them with "sebi it is us who can't go overseas to practice too and abandon our parents? ". Even if you are staying far from Nigeria because you are from a dysfunctional family system here at home, to avoid stories that touch, take your parents along or that Nigerian system you cheated will , sadly, consume them. I know few who come home only for funerals and it's sad listening to their accounts of how their parents die without reaping the benefits of having children who are healthcare professionals.

Those who stayed behind to develop and serve their fatherland could as well have left like you too. As we type here, Cuban health care professionals will hardly leave their country and considered one of the least paid in the world but for the love for their country and parents, they stay within their country and serve. Since all these years we have been "exporting " doctors, Pharmacists, Nurses etc overseas, we have never seen any of our 'exports' on Forbes list or rank high among wealthy Nigerians, making one to wonder if they are truly that successful financially overseas. I even see a few do better here than some overseas! So who is NMA fooling?

Honestly, I blame the FG for not putting measures in place to get value for taxpayers who they used their money to train the NMA members. It's completely unacceptable.
All the enemies of Nigeria will lose las las, they always lose. God bless Nigeria forever.

Ogbeni na Cuban doctors full USA, especially Miami. Do your home work before talking trash.

Get your international passport first.
U.S is a good option, please don't go to eastern Europe.
Apply for M.Sc in U.S, they are different budgets for different pockets

Before I used to talk a lot, it was so bad that I get up every morning praying the Lord helps me control my tongue. Now I don't talk much and it's because I find people interesting and I want to listen.

The problem is that you think about not making a fool of yourself by talking but I'll advice you to go out and deliberately meet people especially females, be a good listener from their you can start talking by giving your input.