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plauses:
All the people who wore suits on my Interview date were denied oh. The secret is to dress well, like a typical graduate student would dress in the U.S, (Tip from EducationUSA visa Orientation) Heard this one from a VO directly. Me I just went wearing a pair of Chinos and a H&C shirt.

That i assure you was not said by a VO.... Never, that pepper and salt added

plauses:
All the people who wore suits on my Interview date were denied oh. The secret is to dress well, like a typical graduate student would dress in the U.S, (Tip from EducationUSA visa Orientation) Heard this one from a VO directly. Me I just went wearing a pair of Chinos and a H&C shirt.

No i definitely don't agree with that... in the US the dress code for MBA Is very corporate

In may my family who went wore a very sharp suit was given and only asked why the sxhool

aadeyi:
Oga abeg park well.....

Na wa ooo... why person go prank this kind thing

JOBLESS MUCH ....... and also clogging up the thread

MrAmberson:
Thanks man i appreciate.

just go through the transcripts on the various parts here and develop some response (u be fine if u sell urself well ) and dress smartly. Give them some nice suit

MrAmberson:
Thank you very much for your feedback.

I do have work experience, after my NYSC finished in 2012 i went on to work till 2014 when i left to do my MBA at Lagos Business school and i just finished that in April. I guess that takes care of what i have been doing since. Yeah the name of the school sells itself. I also don't have a test score to report because Yale has a partnership with Lagos Business School and so i was told that i could submit the score from my entrance examination to Lagos Business School which was sent by my school directly (as they dont give this to students).

Finally i am in the recruiting process for some well known global consulting firms for their Lagos office, will it help if i bring this up and perhaps print the email correspondences i have had with them about this.

In your case, You dont need all that for Yale , to get admission is not beans so the VO knows you have crossed all those T and I........If your test score is mentioned just say exactly what you typed now .

what you need to do is sell yourself well . Talk briefly about you work experience, your transition to do an MBA and how you want to strengthen that MBA with this masters. . .......See below a powerful statement i saw on their website . Common that all you need . Take that statement and make it into one powerful sentence and make it your own so you dont sound like a textboook . That all the selling point you need

Master of Advanced Management
Join a group of emerging leaders from all corners of the globe for intensive study, exchange, and professional development.. The MAM is a one-year degree program at Yale School of Management for exceptional MBA graduates from Global Network for Advanced Management schools who aspire to become global leaders for business and society.

when you start the school, make sure you attend the next National Black MBA conference and go get yourself a good internship. MUST attend oo

MrAmberson:
Greetings to all here that have been doing a great job so far. I am new on this thread and have read some of the transcripts here to get a sense of what to expect during the interview. Congrats to all who have gotten their visas so far.

My interview is on Wednesday, i got admitted to do a masters in advanced management at the Yale School of Management, i have some scholarship and a loan from an international loan provider (recommended by the school) covering the remaining fees and expenses. I was refused a students visa in 2005 when i wanted to go and do my undergraduate studies (something about not having supporting documents even though the CO never asked me for them). I just finished my MBA from LBS and so i am not working yet.

Please what are my chances looking like from all the collective experience here and are their areas from my profile above that i should be conscious of working on. Also as a student what sort of things do i need to show ties back home.

Thanks for your help.

Yale is a very good school , however it is good if you have work experience and a solid plan regarding your future plan and path and you need to demonstrate that in the interview .

2005 rejection would not be a problem but You need to be able to sell yourself well, sell your journey and what the future holds for you if given . You definitely would be asked what have you been doing since and you need something substantial . Why that school is an easy answer if you prepare well because the name of the school sells itself

Princessiyaye1:
Pls I need help

Vo:y did u choose dis school
Me: because it offers my course of interest and d tuitions free is extremely affordable and they are quick in replying my mails.

Pls ur advise is needed cos I don't no wat 2 do or should I tk d GRE exam? But its nt part of d school requirements

Having no Test scores can work against you . To be a strong applicant you need GRE for masters .....
Also think about more substantial reasons why you picked that school and what the school can do for you . That previous answer is not very good . Stay away from one line response . Talk in breathe what the school can do for you and apply it to back to for the good of Nigeria

NairaSea23:
Is it I-20 form or DS 160? The former yes... The later no. Even on the I 20, Only name was stated. No further details was provided.

I am not really sure because i havent filled both in years.

However i did sponsor a family member last month and i am very sure he asked me for my full address details for the ds160 form. Address yes but i am not sure if my telephone was included. I wasnt asked for that blc he had it anyway and just asked for my full house address

I think the house or those who have applied can answer what sponsor details is put on the ds 160

NairaSea23:
Seriously? How did they get his details? From the school or Where?

Sponsor details are on the form although dickoflife strikes me like a story teller

zimplicity:
Hello VO, I went for F1 interview last month and I was told by the consular officer that my visa is approved and I should pick it up in 3 days time. To my greatest surprised I found form 214b within my passport, saying denied. Any ideal what could have caused it. Thank you.

LagosNIV:
If he was approved at the window and later refused, your friend was also informed of the reason. Just because you tell the truth today doesn't mean you can escape the lies of your past. It's purely speculation as we don't know the details of this specific case, but maybe he had applied with a false name and date of birth in the past - it happens.

The VO on NL has answered to a similar situation

dickoflife:
shebi all of dem na gay.

If them dey gay unko. ..... wetin this statement mean.

homophobia ??

lazywriter:
PS: if you need to find a bus/train station or something, mind who you ask. Na so I ask like five different people for Illinois Bus Terminal and they all told me the same WRONG thing which made me miss the bus I had booked from Naija.

I dont know why a lot of people do this....instead of them to say them no know , instead they give you wrong direction. ... me i try not to ask these days because even when i ask and u tell me i no dey believe. I been given wrong direction so many times.

@lazywriter Enjoy your stay and all the best

simayanki4real:
The reason he has been giving is that he checked their profile and their acceptance rate was high and he always wanted to school in texas

Saying you choose a school because their acceptance rate is high..


That doesnt sound like a good reason to have said. In most cases the lower the acceptance rate d better the school is . Not the other way round .

Let him go apply to a better school... MBA IS very competitive in the job market in the us so F1 is just one step. U always have to think about plan or life after F1.... if u go to a rubbish school for MBA u sure will not get a job offer letter . MBA is all about the school you attended and its network .let him try Howard University. He must not be in Texas. Blc even an answer like he always wanted to school in texas . Not good response either

Olabimpesparkle:
Good day everyone, please I just got admission an MBA to St Clouds state university and I got my I20 but on my I20, the program length says 36 months but on the school website MBA should be completed in 16 months. When I mailed the graduate cordinator she said they normally put 36 months for MBA in case I'd like to differ some courses or Incase I decide not to take some courses at a point in time. All in all she said the program length on the I20 is giving me enough time to finish my MBA course in case of unforeseen circumstances, even though I intend to finish the program in 16months.
My problem now is how do I explain to the VO that I'll be doing MBA for 3years? It's usually 2 years or less and I don't know if I am to put 16 months or 36 months on my DS 160.
Can someone please advice me . Your response would be appreciated.

This is common so i am sure the VO is not seeing this for the first time. If u are very worried have d graduate coordinator send you something in writing (an explanation ) and u print it off and take it to the interview. ... however some schools have 36 months even though the program is 24months. I am very sure its not a problem on ur end . U are not the one who put the 36 on the i20 so why is it ur job to explain it. Ur own is to explain why u picked that school and your long term goals after it.

On your ds 160 put date to correspond with your i20 . ....it wont even matter much because master visa is 2 years anyway so the visa stamp wont be 3 years or 36 months anyways .

If your course work not completed before the F1 2 years visa end date, you can still continue attending school and continue course work. You don’t need visa renewal or visa stamping as long as you maintain Full time student status at the university.

If you still worried then call the embassy .

Rheenah:
@sirRiddy, the scholarship is from the school. Every admitted student enjoys a four year full tuition. I am also a bit confused on how to go about paying the sevis fee nd completing the DS-160 form. Thanks btw

I pondered how that is possible then i went to Wikipedia and saw they have an enrollment of like 300 student size. .... congrats although never heard of the school .

Just take a bank statement with you to show you can covers maintenance fee(if accommodation is not covered ) and have the i20 corrected . Make sure the i20 specify that is tuition is covered

gentledoj:
How to sign I-20, please?

Some kind questions sha ......... Are you sure you are ready to go abroad and face the world out there .

If you cant figure out the very basic then wahala dey ooo

Walspring:
Big boss you need to believe because anything can happen at the US embassy.

You are so right , just anything is possible... During my time , there was a potential student in my school who was denied entry at the POE . the officer said his first degree was fake , not sure how the officer decided that . Maybe the POE is familiar with the school system in that county

I happened to be in international office that day and heard the student assistance talking about it. The student was from India and kept calling every second to see what could be done. Not sure how it was resolved but i know for a fact that person was denied entry even with f1visa stamp

CProf:
NOTED SIR.
I'm not here to show off.
I've been tru a lot trying to figure out what to do,running skelter.( main reason why I posted this)
I wanted to give up, but now I'm taking the risk. Would try all my possible best.

Showoff ke... this has nothing to do with showoff

This is about been smart and making decisions that are best for you without shouting ontop of the roof . Dont put your life and details out there. It adds no value . You still have many huddles in life to cross , you never even cross f1visa. The public wont be there to hold your hands in all huddles.

Put on your hustle hat and swim to the end. People with poorer background fight to d end . Asking for help is not bad but this post is just too much with all ur info out there

I still owe you $100 travel money but be wiser as you grow up and learn . First lesson limit what you put out there

CProf:
Thanks sir..

I am not sure how wise it is to do a whole post about this when its really obvious on the better choice . And then in followup comments you putting details about yourself . If you have put this in the student visa section PART 9 just as a question then that one thing , but to make a whole post about your situation

If you are intelligent enough to get these offer you should be smart enough to make decisions that would benefit YOU without seeking validation from the Public........ Not a very smart decision at all .

If there was no internet would you not have the sense to make good decisions .... Be smart and careful what you put out there . Common sense is more than been book smart

tayhur009:
I cannot call on Your name and end up in shame No way......

Congrats and all the best

LagosNIV:
If he was approved at the window and later refused, your friend was also informed of the reason. Just because you tell the truth today doesn't mean you can escape the lies of your past. It's purely speculation as we don't know the details of this specific case, but maybe he had applied with a false name and date of birth in the past - it happens.

So there you go to the original person who posted.

@Sorbitalll

Here is with an example of reason for denial .... this is from a Lagos NIV VO (a good insider info ) so there you have it. I have always said you need to be accurate and consistent because you never know when what you thought was little non issue or white lie pops up to become a problem.

Your friend can go for another interview but whatever is the problem is not going away easily and might be hard to correct. All the best to him

CProf:
Good day nairalanders,
I need your advice and help on what to do because I am totally confused.

Na wa ooo. Naija getting worse and your are there asking questions instead of getting the hell out

Anyway when you get your visa send me a direct mail with proof and then i send you $100 travel money . All the best

youngmoney416:
How will the name of the new school transfered to reflect on the visa. Will one have to visit to the dhls to initiate the change

The visa will still have the old school but it doesnt make a difference. Your current status really is reflected on your SEVIS and the number is listed on your i20 and that d document that is key. So keep it well

Regarding what happens if you leave America for holiday. You can re enter back with no problem using the old visa stamp that has the old school's name on it as long as the visa stamp is not expired (typically 2 years for masters ) , you are still in status and the student has a new I-20 with him or her and other supporting documentation.

Sorbitalll:
Please house, I have a friend whose visa was approved some time last month...he went to DHL to get his passport/visa and behold, he saw form 214B inside. He has a full GA and didn't submit any document at the embassy. He has emailed them but they are yet to reply or didn't reply. Does any one know how to go about this.

WOW , even with a FULL GA and a successful approval .

I guess that why some people are hesitant to post their transcript . You never know which NIV VO is lurking around . Although I dont know the reason for denial so till then the reason for denial is speculation . Or was the GA offer not stated on the i20 document ? but a missing information is different from rejecting based on to ties .

if it was me, if after a week or two i get no response via email , I would book another interview and go find out what the issue is or re present myself for another interview .

dickoflife:
Baba I provided an explanation that is tenable. I no say make he no renew passport. If he renew or not e no concern me na. We no bear same name. Who renew don EEP?

Most people are here to learn from each other and it is vital that only accurate information is given at all time......... This person fit go to interview or won enter america and quote 3months rule only to be denied entry so who your ADVICE CON EPP !!!!!! .

My brother if you must give out advice, however little , abeg it should be accurate .........

zollar4life:
Please can I pay for my servis fee here with my friend's credit card from Canada.
Please urgent!!!

A quick trip to google will provide some basic answer

A prospective F or M student with a country of citizenship or country of birth Nigeria
must pay by ONLY ONE OF THESE THREE METHODS.
1, money order,
2. Western Union Quick Pay or
3. certified check drawn from a U.S. bank.

For Nigeria THERE IS NO OPTION FOR CREDIT CARD PAYMENT

irshadmuaz:
Please i would like to know if it is possible to change the school for which study visa has been granted after arriving in the US given sevis form of the new school I want to change to is at hand?

Please advise is this possible?

Yes you can transfer after getting the visa to another school .

The process usually is that you notify the current school's international office of your intention to transfer. The current school adviser will then have to transfer your SEVIS record to the New School with a transfer out date given. Until that transfer is done then new school cannot issue you a new I-20 (F-1 status).

You would be expected to fill out a new i-20 request form in the new school and once transfer is done and you get the new i20 then off you go .

The key to transfer is that your current school should release your SEVIS to the new school…If they don’t for whatever reason then hummmm you have a problem . If they do then it is not complicated process

irshadmuaz:
Hello all, please i just want to confirm if police report and medical reports are required for US student visa?

Police report: no but its expected that you should not be a criminal or ex con
Medical report :NO

However most schools would expect your immunization history and if any is missing then you are expected to take them either before you arrive or within your first month of arrival

dellapi2:
Hello t
Me: I am going to the University of North Texas Health SC for my masters in public health and will be majoring in environmental health (she nodded as she kept typing)

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Congrats on your visa . I know someone who just started in that school incase you need link up for accommodation.

dickoflife:
Bro not in all cases do they ask for 6 months validity. I know of a person who after getting his visa had to renew the passport and then he presented both at poe and the new passport was stamped after looking at the visa on the old.

I never commented about 6 months validity at POE or Interview . .....

What i corrected was your statement "If you are asked just explain that you cannot renew your passport now till 3 months before it expires" .... That incorrect information

You can get a new Nigerian passport from 6 months to expiration

dickoflife:
You are good to go.. If you are asked just explain that you cannot renew your passport now till 3 months before it expires...

You can renew 6 months before it expires.... at least that what i did last year