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TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EffectEn: 1:24am On Sep 15, 2021
People have posted stories of getting fully funded for English, French, communication and counselling on previous threads.

Not on this thread, but there was a story of Fulbright scholarships for Yoruba teachers.

At least I'm certain of the English one in this thread. Buckle up and do the work, by God's grace you'd get it


Erudite77:
PLEASE ANYONE CONCERNED SHOULD REPLY.

I've been on this platform for nearly two months. Yet I can't see anyone applying for language courses, especially English.

I've gone through this part 16 from the beginning to 90, no applications for language courses at all.

I will be grateful if any applicants who applied for language courses can signify.

This is the second time I've asked this question.

It seems graduate schools are dominated by science and social sciences.

Same thing I observed on LinkedIn.

Thanks in anticipation.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EffectEn: 11:04pm On Aug 20, 2021
I used Sterling Bank, it was a lot of stress and documents but it was processed in less than 2 days.

purest21:
Are you guys using form A from banks for paying school fees abroad? I would like to know your experiences and which banks that have been used recently and transaction was faster, cos I hear you have to wait 3 weeks or more with some banks. Thanks I'll really value your input
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EffectEn: 7:39am On Aug 06, 2021
Ohh really? Someone booking to travel this Fall?

Please don't invalidate other people's findings if you're not certain of a better solution.

But if you have the OT to get a cheaper flight, do help the individual. At least, that's what we are all here for.

Duisburg:
If you spend 750k to Arkansas, bro you have money o. There are other airlines available which can access the US and you won't spend so much. Safe journey.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EffectEn: 5:41am On Aug 04, 2021
It's about 3 working days max

ufay:
Hello house.
Good morning.

Please can someone help me with the delivery timeframe of visa approved interviewees in Abuja with delivery location in Lagos?
Let's know if we'll change delivery location.

Thank you.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EffectEn: 5:41am On Aug 04, 2021
Although few schools were offering application fee waivers due to the pandemic, MOST application fees have to be paid. You can also contact the graduate school for a tuition waiver, you might just be fortunate.

However, you really don't need 4 schools to stand a good chance. Do a lot of sieving and 2 should be okay.



dubsy20:
Congratulations to the people that got their VISa. I tap into your testimonies. Please I want to ask, for the people that are getting admitted into 4 or more schools, does it mean Application fees were paid for all the schools or are there ways to get Application fees waivers.
Thanks
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EffectEn: 5:34am On Aug 04, 2021
There's really no such thing as a 'bad' choice school except for the red-flag ones.

From this shortlist, they are all good/great choices. However one might be best for your friend personally in terms of coursework, funding and other options. The person has to do the work of finding this out.

Jukwasi:
Hello Good morning. Please Bgsu, Texastech and Wiu which is a good choice? Thanks. Asking for a friend.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EffectEn: 2:41pm On Jul 31, 2021
Paying now or later; that doesn't change anything. If you pay now, you could get a date. If not, the MRV fee is still valid till for a year.

Go ahead and pay now - that would be my advice


Hrmjohnson:
Good morning house.
My friend is resuming school on the 20th of august 2021 is it advisable that she still pays for visa fee given the situation on ground or should she just defer her admission till January 2022
Thank you as I await a response.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EffectEn: 12:46pm On Jul 26, 2021
Your date is good, don't panic. Honestly, if you do not have a specific question, I'll advise you just start reading people's transcripts and then practice with all the probable questions.

Ensure your answers are personalised, your documents are complete and trust in God.

All the best

Neephemie:
Hello everyone. Just got to know about this thread and my visa interview is next week Monday. Don't even know where to start checking for info/QA on here. I have a GA role and a financial aid (a few dols). I've just been doing random search for preparation on the internet before now. Please help with what to look out for and questions to prepare for. My school is to resume on the 16th of August, I applied for emergency date but was denied. So I had to stick to August 2nd. Been worried coz of the closeness of the dates but I'm just trusting God. I'll appreciate any help right now. Thank you
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EffectEn: 11:01pm On Jul 02, 2021
I used Pridemark Hotels. Room was 12k, went on Uber to the embassy and then walked back to the hotel.

dapsalmy:
Guys please which hotels are close to the Abuja Embassy Kindly help.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EffectEn: 11:28am On Jun 25, 2021
Approved
Abuja
25 June 2021
Deficit: 25k
No funding


VO: I see you're going to Missouri State University for your master's degree in computer science
Me: yes ma'am
VO: did you apply to other Schools
Me: Yes, I applied to 4, (I mentioned the 4 and said one rejected me)
VO: so why did you pick Missouri State?
Me: (I went blank after all the practice I've done, I couldn't recall my rehearsed answer, so I freestyled)

Missouri State seemed very interested in my career goals, immediately after admission I was offered an advisor who read my SOP and advised me on the best courses for my career.

VO: who's sponsoring you?
Me: my mum, she runs the family hospitality business with 3 hotels

VO: What will you do when you return?
Me: The Nigerian fintech sector is currently booming and we have two unicorns, with this boom there will be a requirement requirement for labour. With my background in financial services and the skills I will be acquiring through this program, I will be able to get a role in the fintech sector.

VO: I see you have a sibling there?
Me: Yes, my brother is there on a basketball scholarship (I was still talking, VO cuts in)
VO: where does he stay? (I kept on talking tangential to the question)
VO: Where!!!
Me: SD

She typed for a long time and then gave me the white paper.

Please always look them in the eye while speaking, it helps to display confidence. I have never been a cramming person, so while doing my mocks I suspected a blank out. During that time, I worked on a freestyle alternative and this saved me a lot. The VO never smiled all through just kept a neutral face. When you see this, don't be discouraged - it's part of the job.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EffectEn: 3:20pm On Jun 16, 2021
Do community colleges offer MSc programs? Because a school has college in its name doesnt necessarily mean it's a community college

lanrywatt:
Guys pls I quick one..

I got accepted at a community college for an MSC program with a scholarship of 11k and a deficit of 33k pls House what is the chance of being granted a visa

Secondly another school which is a university gave me 25% reduction yet my deficit is still about 50k+ is this worth going after?
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EffectEn: 9:38pm On May 31, 2021
The question is for Graduate Certificate

habeeb246:
Msc?
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EffectEn: 1:34pm On May 31, 2021
From my findings, Almost never!!!!

some schools will not even bother giving you an I20.

justKu:
Hi everyone, just wanna ask what are the possibility of someone getting a US student Visa for a 1 year Graduate Certificate program. will appreciate more information on this. Thank you
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EffectEn: 1:31pm On May 28, 2021
Congratulations, amazing stuff.... let's keep the transcripts coming, which hotel did you stay?


Yelay:
Hello guys, I give glory to the God and father of my Lord, Jesus
Christ!

My visa was approved this morning at Abuja consulate by the Man at window 6.

Celebrate with me pls. Glory to God.

Transcript soon. Although I wasn't asked many questions.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EffectEn: 8:16am On May 26, 2021
Please let's keep the transcripts coming. This is May ending and transcripts are still coming in sprinkles.

Please!!!
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EffectEn: 8:41am On May 24, 2021
A friend of mine used his supervisor's USD statement as proof of funds last year and he was denied, now he wants to use his mother's Naira account for proof of funds.

How best should he answer if the VO asks him why he didn't use his family as sponsor initially?
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EffectEn: 4:19pm On May 14, 2021
13 schools??
Wow

I don't think you have to mention other countries, stick to US.

tonero4urch:
Hello people, could you guys help with looking at this mock interview questions & answers and evaluate by constructive criticism etc.. Here it goes ;

Why are you going to the US?
A: I’m going to the US for my masters in Statistics ( Biostatistics concentration) in the department of Mathematics and Statistics at Georgia State University in Downtown Atlanta Georgia - USA.

Q: How Many Schools did you apply to?
A: 13 schools in the USA, 2 in Canada and 1 in Singapore

Q: How many of them offered you admission?
A: 6 of them offered me admission while others are still pending.
!
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EffectEn: 8:28am On May 12, 2021
DS160 will not take you more than 3 hours to fill. Just focus on it and stop procastinating

Oyeyemidesign:
Please when is the submission deadline for ds-160 form before interview. Have scheduled an appointment but I’m yet to complete my ds-160
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TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EffectEn: 8:25am On May 12, 2021
Yes, but you have only one chance. After that, you will have to pay another MRV fee

flairlady:
Hello.Please can one reschedule to an earlier date after an interview has been booked? Thank you.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EffectEn: 9:31pm On May 05, 2021
Elect Eng to IT-esque courses is a popular switch. That shouldn't be a problem.


MelaninGemstone:
Informatics is not that off.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EffectEn: 10:05am On May 01, 2021
Very far away

dodoyinsolar202:
Bad Energy. stay far.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EffectEn: 4:21pm On Apr 30, 2021
I don't know how possible it is to apply for both. From my previous gathering, the Canadian process requires you submit your documents (including passport) for a period of time - sometimes stretching up to 3 months. This is May already, if you apply today and your passport is kept for two months, that may affect your US intentions.

You will have to focus your intentions on one plan and your wife will need to be involved in your decision. I heard Canada gives your spouse a work visa during your time as a student. The visa process is time consuming but in general sense, it will be easier for you to settle as a family. America has its advantages as well.

*Personally*, I'd advise you apply to the American embassy as soon as possible. If the result isn't positive, then you can focus on the other. Canada is still fighting the pandemic and immigration has been even slower. If it's not compulsory to go this Fall, then go ahead with the Canadian dream.

You've got full funding on both sides, so cost is out of the door. Let your decision be based on other factors.

All the best

shams040:
Dear All,

Please can 1 apply for Canada student visa and US visa at thesame time. I have got full PhD in both places and will like to go with my wife. I know it is easy to get US visa while Canada is a bit tough and time-consuming.

Please I need your advice.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EffectEn: 3:11pm On Apr 28, 2021
As he is reading for his WAEC, he should be getting ready for SAT.
The SAT exam cam be tricky( you need to learn the tactics). I'll advise, if he's not self-driven with school work; he should get enrolled for SAT tutoring.

He will need high scores for a solid Engineering program.

After that, he can start learning CAD (Autocad...) online, some schools might require TOEFL/IELTS (proof of English).

Just start early and make sure you're doing the right research

Honeysweetest:
hello everyone, hope you all are having a beautiful day?, I have been following this page since 2018,it is so educative, thank you all for your contributions. my question is this, is there a thread on file visa? it seem here is filled with just Masters and PhD, my brother who is just 17 yrs this year wishes to study aero space and astronautic engineering, I want to sponsor him in the us, he will be taking his waec this year August, I want to start the application next year, can anyone tell me what requirements that will be needed, will his age be an issue? sorry that I have to tell long story before my question���,I will love to hear from any one here who has an idea on fi visa. thank you.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EffectEn: 9:08am On Apr 24, 2021
ANY JOB THAT TELLS YOU TO PAY THEM IS A SCAM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Akinlepsh:
Hello guys.
Please I applied for a job aboard.
Does any no knows if Birmingham jobs is real or a scam?
As I was told to pay 26.50 euros.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EffectEn: 2:54pm On Apr 23, 2021
You have rescheduled once, if you cancel. You'll have to pay another MRV fee

Slim4Rehani:
I have rescheduled once
Can I cancel and reschedule again without paying
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EffectEn: 4:32pm On Apr 22, 2021
Depending on the Masters you want to do, if you're going for an MBA in a top school - Go for GMAT, otherwise GRE should suffice for most scenarios.

The thread is filled with interview questions currently because that's the current season. If you're looking for admission advice, check earlier in the thread or older threads.

ayophil25:
Good day to all the gurus in the house. I have been following and reading this tread and some of the previous ones for a while now. I want to apply for masters in US.
I observed that the only discussion here starts from interview, going through transcripts and any other payment after being given admission(if I am right).
I graduated with 2:1 Accounting. Should I write GRE or GMAT. Also, I don't know if there is a tread for those seeking admission. Where we can see samples of LOI(letter of Intent), SOP and the likes.
I will really appreciate ur responses.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EffectEn: 4:35pm On Apr 21, 2021
Seriously, which dates are available in Lagos now?

Damilare68:
You should have waited. Lagos dates have been showing in numbers since yesterday. You can still reschedule
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EffectEn: 4:59am On Apr 19, 2021
Use your sponsor's bank statement, it's easier to defend what the person does.

segunbolawole:
Thanks for your enlightment,
How about those that don't own their business/company and don't have a regular monthly income as a result ticked "not applicable" in the Monthly income question?
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EffectEn: 2:45pm On Apr 18, 2021
Why do you need to add all these complications?

Who is paying for the funds according to your I20, that's the person's statement you are to use. If you claim to sponsor yourself, they could ask how you got the money; remember you've already filled your monthly income and job in your DS 160. If the sponsor has transferred the money to your account, you can use a backdated statement from your sponsor (as long as it's within the timing - 6 months). This is way better than going to talk plenty plenty.

Echeche21:
I am in same situation. My sponsor equally made the payment to my account. Will this be convincing enough?
BusinessRe: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by EffectEn: 10:17pm On Apr 15, 2021
Please I've not been seeing any campaigns on my bolt. What am I doing wrong
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EffectEn: 3:39pm On Apr 14, 2021
Thanks a lot, you are blessed

logist001:
Plenty dates in June now for Abuja

Hurry!!!!
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EffectEn: 11:40am On Apr 14, 2021
I don't think you need to cancel your appointment, speak to the DSO for the new school, they should be able to give you advice.

I heard of someone that got the visa with a school but after that he got his SEVIS record transferred and the DSO organized the remaining part of the change.

Drphade:
Thanks for your answer.

If I cancel my visa appointment, how likely is it that I can still get another appointment before August

What is the process for transferring the sevis payment to the new school?

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