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fizzile:
yeah I had a low gpa, and I went as far as doing a pgd and had a gud gpa,whc was actually 3.87.

Uk masters forget about it.... absolutely waste of money and you wont get anything back from it. You are better off reapplying to other schools in d us

I am surprised anyone would still think of doing a masters in the uk especially at d current exchange rate . Not good value at all

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jeniver64:
Guys I also plan on utilizing my OPT and I will also be going for my masters there, should I tell the VO this .

Best to stick with the questions asked .... why would you bring up Opt matter. The Vo knows every student is given additional one year OPT so why would it come up .

You seem to be eager to put youself into trouble.
If you need tips, go through this tread and see kind of questions asked

Fortissimo:
Omo I really don't know oh. Other people have gotten PTA without return ticket but everywhere I have asked, they said a return ticket is required. How do you mean by reservation?

Best to walk into the bank and confirm before you buy ticket... usually it was not a requirement before but blc form A and Pta are like gold these days. Banks are requesting for return and not one way ticket.

dickoflife:
Well oga hmn...

You care too much of what others think ...... .

Unclev posted his transcript, most people didn't like it and called him or she out. The person no even get time to respond back. It appears he / she moved on to looking for ticket and moved right along . Thats a matured response....

you dont need to validate yourself or response to anyone. All these response and trying to prove this and that not needed . If them no believe u unko...

student visa self no mean say future go bright. It doesnt even mean say u go get job for yankee self after graduation. ...all it means is you are spending your hard earned money for the next 2years. Shikena

dickoflife:
Well the issue is your boy gunther6 asked for a copy of my visa which the house can elaborate fur

Dickoflife and gunther una don reach here again... shebi you call eachother then swap visa page through whatsapp and leave us out of the matter na.

This kind love in Tokyo i never see. ..... with this kind friendship who needs enemies

KimoraW:
I agree with u on that. Closing balance was just over 17mil.

See if the bank can write you a cover letter stating source of fund and that its is liquid cash . Let d cover letter address any or all concern that was raised .

And then its grace of God needed because u can attend next week and the VO wont even care . Most people are not even asked for statement so no one can ever predict how it goes

brightify:
please can someone get a flight at #200k to Houston from lagos

Have you checked emirate and if its one way then yes you can get just slightly below 200k

Mekurexx:
Alright thanks man. bearing in mind I will have luggage on me, I dont wanna be jumping from one plane to another then bus. I will figure out something that works. I just want everything to be under N300k. That N700k price, definitely not now to spend such on ticket

Bus will be very stressful .... u can always fly in to lets say emirate to dallas for 200k... that flight gets into dallas at 9am. Then book a one way flight for like 3 hours later (giving u enough time ) to St Paul. One way should be less than $150:.

So really look any flight into us and then book a local flight. Most local flights don't cover baggages so if ur emirate flight has 2 bags that might be an additional $50 to cover your bags on a local flight

Even if you land in Chicago, there would be flights from Ord to st pauls .... no need to change airport. Look at only the direct flights from that airport. It would still be less than $150 .

brightify:
Hello house the address on my sevis fee receipt is an American address, my uncle filled his address during the time he was making the payment for me, hope it won't affect me?

no it should not because you can not pay it from Nigeria anyway , so i am sure majority got someone abroad to help with the payment
I paid for a friend and used my foreign address last month . No questions asked no flagged raised .

motifoluwasolami:
i dont have my own skype account, the açount on my phone (not mine) was saying i dont have skype credit, that was what confused me, apparently it was for calls to landlines.
thank you, will open an account asap and schedule a day for the video conference

Just open a skype account....skype to skype is free so you dont need credit. Only a good internet connection .

You need skype credit if you want to call like a mobile or landline from the skype , then off course its not free and would charge u to make calls. For example i use my skype to call mtn numbers then those ones need credit

They did not involve us when they were sharing and looting the money
Oga family leave us alone biko

WHO HE HELP ? !!!!!!!!

NAIRALAND He help you

lobito007:
This makes searching for OPT placement same task as searching for a full-time employment.

Dont really understand your comment but most people search hard to find a full time job during OPT year with the hopes that after you have worked for a company for a year and proven yourself then they will file h1B for you . In my case that what i did, i attended load of career fair and used oncampus recruiting .. Anywhere i hear of any lead i am there .... . The company i ended up with said they do not file but i was able to work a year using OPT . my manager liked me and then helped me get HR to file H1B visa .

Every year you have many more companies not willing to file H1B visa

But that just one of the many hurdles in life ......H1B self doesn't guarantee green card filing and if you lose your job you are back to square one so the hustle continues

dickoflife:
Just landed in lago..... Oya gunther where u dey?

U have his number ......so why u con dey disturb us .

bolaji92:
Address where you will stay in US(that where the problem is as i dont have anybody there and where to stay)
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Write your school / university full campus address

lobito007:
Guys, please I need this cleared. How many months after the completion of your MS will you be given, to secure a placement for OPT before u are kicked out?

Most information can easily be found through a google search

Post-Completion OPT: May apply up to 90 days before or within 60 days after program completion date. Expect 2-3 months of processing before you can use your OPT after completion of degree program.

OPT application must be received by USCIS within 30 days of the OPT I-20 issuance date. If not received within 30 days, OPT will be denied and appeal is not possible.

OPT begin date must be with in the 60 days following program completion date


HOW MANY DAYS DO I HAVE TO FIND A JOB?

Students on post-completion OPT are allowed only 90 days total of unemployment during their OPT period.

WHAT IF I DON’T GET A JOB WITHIN THE ALLOTTED TIME?

After 90 days of unemployment the student can be considered in violation of maintaining their status unless s/he:

1. Transfers to continue education at the same or another educational institution

2. Departs the US, or

3. Changes visa status

CAN I EXTEND MY OPT?

Only Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) majors have an option for a 24-month extension of OPT (new rule in effect May 10, 2016). A minor in a STEM field does not make you eligible for STEM extension. If you are not a STEM student, then a maximum 12 months of full-time OPT per degree is allowed.

DeeTus:
No 50-50 here brother. She's been to the US before and played by the rules.

This is where "travel history" play a major role.

You be surprised , people are bounced daily with travel history.... Read the reply from the embassy , it doesn't mean much or guarantee anything and if she runs into any problem. the email clearly states its another department responsibility.... It just tells her that it is two separate department

biikeys:
I would personally just enter on F1 if there is no urgent reason to travel way before your resumption date.

I think everyone has expressed this sentiments ..... .@Angela Regarding if you will have issues or not is a 50/50 chance depending on who you meet at POE , so left for you to determine what risk is what taking or not .

amanze15:
oga calm down for God and dont drawn blood!!! i am contracted to work off campus to a environmental sci company for research, every two weeks in a month 7-5 everyday(depending on delays rain or snow), i return to school for the other two weeks and catch up on "graduate" classes and file in daily report in lab. school only recognises 80 hours a months as salary while the rest goes into waiving in-state tuition.

You see ur story is changing oooo. Now it is 80 hours a month which works out to 20 hours a week .80 hours a week is different from 80 hours a month ....

what u just described is normal graduate assistance work . You are paid stipend and tuition waived

amanze15:
unlimited wetin body go tell you , its officially 40 hours with the right documentation, but under the table is unlimited if they asked just say "i am volunteering" lol . i worked about 80 hours every other week for 4 months last semester, guy body tell me

Lol.. becarefull of the advice u take so you dont run into trouble. Remember the canadian students who went on scholarship but took a job in walmart and were caught. Led to deportation because international students are not allowed to work off campus ...in their case God was on their side because after deportation they well allowed back in to continue study. Not everyone will be that lucky. U don't even want to imagine what they went through during thattime. The worrying, the tears the tension.

For u to work over 80 hours a week then it has to be paid in cash so its not tied to your social security no. How many places will pay you in cash on campus job...

kayzoner70:
Hello house, i was given a 2year F1 visa for a masters program that will run for 29months(approximately 3years). Will like to know if it was a mistake, or it is expected by non-immigration F1 rule to come back home to renew it.Thanks.

How long may I stay on my F1 Student visa?
When you enter the USA on a student visa, you will usually be admitted for the duration of your student status. That means you may stay as long as you are a full time student, even if the F1 visa in your passport expires while you are in America.

Nnejij22:
I have been granted an F-1 visa and was told to pick up my visa on Thursday this week, which happens to be the start date on my I-20. Is it possible to pick it up sooner? I called the attention of my interviewer to the date, but she said that I would have to talk to my school. I talked to my international counselor at the school, but she says that she cannot defer the start date on my I-20. I tried to get in touch with someone who can help, but I only got an email address, which I posted to, but there is no reply yet. Is there anything else I can do? Your assistance is deeply appreciated. Thank you.

This is a bit complicated so you either have to check with the embassy or check google .

The usually guidance :

F Visas: Do not arrive more than 30 days before the program start date printed on your I-20. You may be refused entry to the U.S. if you arrive 31 or more days early, or if you arrive 1 day after your start date. In general, plan to arrive a few days before the scheduled International Student Orientation meetings. If you know you will arrive late, contact the Admissions Office beforehand. It HIGHLY POSSIBLE THAT if you do not have the new I-20, you may be denied entry after the start date.

Your school is harsh because other schools states : Students may NOT enter the U.S. after the start date on the I-20. (If you need to enter later, please tell us so that we can put that date on the I-20, allowing you to enter later.)

For some issues there are no clear guidance and really depends on the POE you meet at the port of entry . Sorry couldnt be of help

hardeorlah:
please house, how many hours can one work during summer?

No be only unlimited
20 hours when school is in session and 40 hours during like summer holiday. Make sure you only work on campus as an international student

don4ye:
Thanks boss.. Egypt airline na d cheapest.. But na he can't travel with dem.

EGYPT ke ......Life no get duplicate especially not after all the hustle . With all that is happening with them , that airline fit be one chance. I wont enter even if them dash me free ticket .

Angelapinkytoes:
and why would my visiting visa be cancelled when it's very much valid. Make your research.

Angela - This is what should have happened during your interview . Maybe the VO forgot but that what they normally do

Wifey: She handed it to him and he cancelled her existing B1 Visa

A previous post ...

VO: Good Morning
Wifey: Good Morning
VO: Why are you going to USA
Wifey: For a Masters in ADR at the University of Denver. Before she could say the last R, he intercepted and said Alternative Dispute Resolution. E be like say na him major for school. lol
VO: When did you graduate and what did you study
Wifey: Graduated with an LLB in 2009 and went on for an LLM in 2012
VO: Have you been called to bar
Wifey: Yes, I have
VO: That's nice.
VO: Are you working
Wifey: Yes, I'm
VO: May I have your old passport
Wifey: She handed it to him and he cancelled her existing B1 Visa
VO: Your visa has been approved

don4ye:
@ gutter6 how do you book your flight? I am trying to book for my brother going to Canada, d fee I am seeing on wakanow is not smiling o. Pls help

A friend booked Emirate to the US last week , one way ticket and it cost just less than 200k ........ Thats about the cheapest you will see. the down side the flight is so long . almost 24 hours waka and if to Canada then its most likely a transit stop go reach america and u might need a transit visa . While Emirate was 200k , the rest were like double for one way or return ticket price

Angelapinkytoes:
cause my mom and older siblings live in Washington State.

Ok .....have fun but if i were you i would wait to enter 30 days instead of going earlier. Stay for 29 days in Wasington state and then fly a day to orientation in dc.. that safer than going earlier and encountering problems. You will be in d us guaranteed for the next 2 yrs visa plus 1yr opt so you have plenty times to see family however short. Best be safe than been bounced at entry.

Angelapinkytoes:
am booking my flight next week,flying with Delta. We going different ways,am headed to Washington State.

If you are going to Howard then why Washington state ... that very far from howard which is in Washington dc. Also i went to howard mba although over 10 years ago .

Good to see you are sorted and have what you need in terms of the school paying your Sevis and Tehn paying the visa fee

Best of luck to you ... You have my email , once you are secured your visa send me your visa page by email and i find $100 travel money for you to hold ....

All the best and prepare very well for your interview and dress smartly .... Admission is just one hurdle , the big one is getting the VISA