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fantabulous08:
Good evening people!

Please, what do you think about conditional or probational admission with or without funding at the point of visa interview?

I’m scared that the word CONDITIONAL might appear on my I-20 and most likely give the VO a wrong impression, leading to a denial.

The word "conditional" won't appear on your i-20, it only appears on your offer letter.

Moshkom:
Students loans don’t really and mostly sounds well to VOs. Reason being, “How you go take pay am back as a student” and “no be say auto work dey for you immediately after Sch”. Like, “guy don’t come in our Country and because liability”, “na una type go finish school Japa dey hustle because una need to pay outstanding debts”.

You get boss?

I have reservations with this answer! In fact international student loans sound more reasonable than "my uncle/aunt is sponsoring me" because at least the loan company is not fictitious, it is well known, the company won't back out from sponsoring when you get your visa, the loan repayments are spread out for several years hence flexible, plus some student loans give moratorium for few months up till a year after graduation.

Also, a lot of international MBA students in top business schools majorly have to finance their program with student loans like prodigy/mpower and most of them get approved because V.Os understand that not only is it quite hard to land a full-ride scholarship for MBA, the ROI in the long run will be way higher than the initial loan. So like someone mentioned, it all depends on the person's profile and how the person can defend repaying the loan.

JaySterling:
They have records of everything. And whatever you fill in your application, their database will search for anything matching it with other profiles.

For example, a guy in my area travelled to US in 2018 with visiting visa and he did not return

The address he filled in his application was their family house address

His younger brother recently got denied of an F1 visa. He used the same family house address in his application unknowingly. When they pulled up his profile, his brothers profile came up too. Since they both had same address.

The VO told him that his brother travelled on a visiting VISA which was valid for 6 months and didn’t return. The younger brother was shocked how they knew because he didn’t mention it in his application that he had a relative in USA.

The VO denied his F1 visa based on 2 things
-Withholding pertinent information from DS-160 application form. (not revealing he has a relative in USA)
-No strong ties (he might abscond like the brother)

If I would advise you, in the place of parent, fill in your uncle or something else

Think about this, what of orphans wey no get parents nko? What would dey fill in that place??

This is to let you know that, that field of parents on DS-160 form is totally irrelevant. And you can put anything there.

Your GRE and GPA is okay, don’t let your bro’s case jeopardize your study dream.

Which uni did you finish from ?

I honestly do not think the field of parents is totally irrelevant, except of course you aren't close to your parents. What happens if you want your parent to be present at your graduation? What happens if you probably get married or give birth and you want your parent to come visiting? Anyway, except you won't want your parent to come visiting under any circumstance then you should think twice about your decision.

hamoa59:
Hi, Can you please share what was written on your Letter of Good Standing issued by CIMA? I need clarity because my Letter of Good Standing only states that I am a registered student and have passed at least one exam of the qualification. I am unsure if WES will consider this positively or not. Thanks

Please clarify if you took all the 4 exams i.e BA1 to BA4. That information is important.

eetzdave:
Does anyone here know of a graduate school that gives full ride to mba students? Is it even possible to get a full ride for an mba degree?

University of Florida

P.S a lot of business schools have a great amount of funding you might not know of till you get in.

RealTrump:
1. Stop putting blame on Trump adminstration. US Visas has always been laced with uncertainty. Canada n Australia hv always had a much clearer path for stay after schooling. So telling people that Canada is better than US... that's old news. U just came in last year, why didn't u go to Canada instead of US?

2. You paid a lot of money to school there. You hv a huge burden to succeed. And it is natural that any news that relates to bad immigration creates a huge burden for u. But I think u are beginning to pass your personal burden on other members of the group. To your credit, u had expressly said that people who are forking out a chunk of money should look elsewhere. Thumbs up.

3. Don't let these guys push u around. They don't have the man power to run that country and can NEVER shut the door on immigrants.

I know that as Nigerians we have personally ridiculed ourselves alot more than d whites ridiculed us.

Yes, maybe Nigeria is a shit hole. But Nigeria is that shit hole that can determine whether u will wake up n still be the world power tomorrow.

Nigerians should stop all these inferiority complex and start embracing the substantial amount of power we wield in the world politics. Americans hv d data, they know we too useful to them but in their immediate economy n on their grip on world power. Most of their African venture capital dollars is tied up in Nigeria, u really think they are stupid enough to close d doors?

The same country that banned u yesterday, basically appeased u with a check of $40M a week later n called it "humanitarian aid." That should tell u how important u are.

US has never been a place for non stem students. Aside this, relax, they can push us around but they can't push u too far...they hv a lot to lose too. UK tried but they came back begging with their tail between their legs. Also don't forget it's an election year, a lot of things will be political. Media houses probably don't like d guy n they will paint up stories. If u see d free money in assistantship, grab it!

Personally I have no qualms with Canada, I even applied to 3 schools there...but I don't just think I can tolerate any more cold.

It's a bumpy ride ahead, but hang on, nothing lasts forever.

Really who are you! I wish I could like this post more than once, most objective post I have read here in a while. Thumbs up.

Phrank1222:
Hello Team,

Trust you are good.

I am new here and got a couple of questions to ask for persons that applied for masters or studying finance or accounting related courses in USA

I will like to find out the following:
1. How long the admission process takes
2. Was GRE or GMAT waived for you? I was told commercial courses don’t need them
3. If 2 is yes, What is the school like and list then them? From your personal experience I.e. for anyone currently studying there.

This is to guide my decision, pls help a brethren

I believe commercial courses need GRE preferably GMAT the most, how else are the schools going to guage your quantitative abilities? To the best of my knowledge, it is majorly art courses that get aptitude test waivers. Well any school can decide to waive tests for applicants just to solicit more applications (very few would do that), but for you to attend reputable business schools, your GMAT/GRE has to be solid.

Request an extension letter from the DSO and try contacting the embassy again.

Oguibe2nice:
54 days on AP.. Last updated a day after interview.. School starting on Monday (26th August).. Texas Southern University..

Yeah, the letter should be stapled to the statement, should come first before the statement as it is very vital

dumbiri99:
What if the vo only asks for bank statement, is he allowed to pass the letter along with the statement

Hello

barrlabs975:
I have a little question and would like to write you directly. please respond. Thanks

Visa Transcript
Approved June 24, 2019

V.O: What course are you going for ma’am
Me: Masters in Business Administration and Management
V.O: What would this course do for you
Me: I work in a very competitive industry, banking industry precisely so I need this course in order to upskill my profile. Also, I would become a team lead in a few years so I need to acquire leadership and analytical skills and also sharpen my decision making skills to enable me make good judgement, further i need the exposure to enable me to relate with diverse people from different backgrounds and share varying ideas and knowledge...basically this course would help me in my career growth
V.O: How many schools did you apply to ma’am
Me: I applied to 5 schools in total
V.O: Can you Name them
Me: Michigan Technological University, Texas Southern University, University of Houston, Texas State University and Stevens Institute of Technology
V.O: Did you take any standardized tests
Me: Yes I took GMAT and TOEFL
V.O: Do you intend going with your husband
Me: No, my husband has a well paying job and a business here so he doesn’t intend joining me at anytime
V.O: Who is sponsoring you
Me: My husband is sponsoring me
V.O: Can i see his bank statement please
Me: Here you go, (then I remembered i filled ‘self’ in the who is paying for your trip question) oh I also have personal funds of about $5000 which covers my flight and minimal expenses, I have my soa here with me also with a treasury bill certificate of 2.5m (she wasn’t listening, she was typing and probably calculating based on my sponsor’s bank statement
V.O: Where does your husband work ma’am
Me: xyz plc
V.O: Your visa has been approved ma pick it up at dhl muri okunola
Me: Thank you and have a nice day ahead
V.O: And you too ma

P.S The V.O was really polite

I apologize, I thought I did.

Milkshakes01:
Ma, you’ve still not posted your transcript

I booked my flight via the app.

pronto543:
Hi everyone, Has anyone used 'StudentUniverse' app to book for flight before? I'm about to use them but just need some assurance or review about them. Thank you.

Quick one please, who has ever successfully paid for a flight via StudentUniverse? Or is there any other cheap app/website that can be used?

Fairheart keep calm, your dreams are still valid!
Visa approved this morning 6:30am. Zero funding, no AP and SOA wasn’t all that rich. Would post my transcript once I am settled.

Good morning all, please i would like to ask if treasury bills certificate is acceptable at the U.S embassy. The tbills certificate along with a cover letter by my sponsor was accepted by my proposed school but i need clarification if i can tender same at the embassy without any issues.

[quote author=kalan post=43637851]Please, I would like to know the lecture time for msc finance part time. Is it evenings or weekends? Thank you.

Mergic:
Serious...mine didn't take much time like that...is Olasunkanmi your contact person??..I mean the HR

Yhh, sent mine yesterday tho. Has your accounts been verified? Plz let me know when she verifies it.

Mergic:
Hi, your deadline is mid next week??...guess we are the same set then.....Have you sent in your accounts??

Deadline is tomorrow, submitted d acct opening forms to the acct officer i was tagged with since last week tues nd up till now acct nos havent been sent. would notify the hr tho.

Afrika011:
it was fine although short kinda. UGOCHI mentioned that the first set of training sch wil b resuming may 25th. i doubt if IB peeps wil b meeting up..probably by aug set sha. if anyone that did in IB gets a feedback for final interview.PLS kindly keep us posted.for us to know our fates. thanks .

Oh really? did she mention first set would be may 25th and 2nd set till August? or would there be other sets before august?

Phumzee92:
You are expected to send it as an attachment with a suitable subject and don't forget to include in that table the branches where they opened the account.. Its necessary... I hope this helps..

Oh kk thanks

Mergic:
Have you sent your accounts??...If yes, did you send it with an attachment??

What kind of attachment? and has yours been verified.

Phumzee92:
Not yet oh... Still expecting a response from them...how about you? Has yours been verified?

No tho my deadline hasnt exceeded.

skies007:
Hello was your deadline on Wednesday? Cuz I think we are in the same boat, submitted since and haven't heard fro Sunkanmi. Although previous applicants said it took up to a week plus some one told me they were quite busy last week especially with the Efcc investigation .....

Please has your account been verified now?

Phumzee92:
Just Be patient dear... They will surely get back to you.. Some of us have even completed the final assessment I.e the target of #2m and we haven't heard from them for almost 2weeks now... Be hopeful and expectant..

But has your accounts been verified by the hr?

meilleur:
who we come offend? the wait is jes too annoying n dateless ....... except if one is jes gonna pretend they dont exist... smh.

I suggest you mail the hr and let them know you are still expecting a feedback.

[quote author=kunbit post=45446408][/quote]okay thanks yes, tho i am just rounding up my account opening this week and my deadline elapses mid next wk, but i wanted to know if its still possible to resume ts this month or early next month.

kunbit:
It's true but it's 10 accounts with nothing less than 50,000 Naira each and a total of 2million.
Or you get a fixed deposit of 5million Naira for 180days

Please do you have any idea when the next batch of ts would be resuming. Like around when?.. in weeks time or in months time. Your reply would be appreciated.

larrytopsy:
Please what is the difference between this entry level vacancy and the frontline in-betweeners vacancy? I got two invites for Lagos and Ibadan. I had 2.1. The time is different. Lagos was 11:00am whole Ibadan was 11:30-5:30. Pls guys, what is the difference?

Frontline internship is like the least, deals with graduate tellers, DSAs and all and min requirement is 2:2 while inbetweeners internship is for people with 2:1 but are yet to serve, or intend going for masters in months- a year time and are not more than 23.

Entry level is the main recruitment where you go to training school and all before entering the bank. If you have 2:1, finished nysc and meet up with min requirements and all then you can do entry level, if you intend going for masters in a year time or your nysc is pending till further notice but you have 2:1 and you are 23 then inbetweeners but if you have 2:2 and you are 24 then frontline internship.

Thats all I know to the best of my knowledge and I stand to be corrected, I hope I have answered you.

AlexisM16:
Any dress code for final interview? Those that have had their final interview please come answer me o


What is the dress code? I don't own a suit o


Besides that, where does this final interview take place? Head office at VI?

Are you a guy? If yes then a suit and tie is necessary however if you are a girl you can wear a calm coloured blazer and pants/skirt. Whichever way, a suit is the most preferable for panel/final interview because you would be surprised you are the only 'suitless one'

Oriafo123:
. Congrats I think details will b given to us tomorrow at head office. Just received my success mail. ,God will see us thru to d end

I am very sure that should be the account opening phase