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TravelRe: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by electronic(m): 3:48pm On Jun 06, 2017
amanze15:
congratulations electronic, everything in this life is just time, as we spoke early I dey near Butte, so when you land you can buy me some good Irish beer grin cheesy
No issue i fit buy you Irish potatoes sef.....
grin
TravelRe: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by electronic(m): 11:10am On Jun 06, 2017
http://matrix.itasoftware.com/#view-flights:research=LOSJFK;out=2017-08-09;stay=0

Who can use the above site to book flights Abeg... Awuf na food sef....
grin cool
TravelRe: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by electronic(m): 11:01am On Jun 06, 2017
Capitas7:
Good day everyone. Approved this morning. I will post the transcript before the end of the day. In transit at the moment. Abstractg thank you to everyone who I've come across on this platform, and those who directly offered help, not excluding those who have contributed through transcripts or other contents. I can't thank my younger brother enough for suggesting this thread to me a few months ago.
grin
TravelRe: Canadian Student Visa Thread Part 12 by electronic(m): 10:25am On Jun 06, 2017
Universities:
Good morning everybody.

My name is James.

That being said, I'm 34 years and married with the intention of going for my PhD in Canada next year.

However, will my age stand as a factor in giving visa as i learnt Canadians do put AGE as a criteria in giving out visas?

Secondly. I have published two books on website design and development including using open source (WordPress). What are the criteria for admitting students?

God bless you all.
Canadian schools are quite competitive and fewer compared to American schools so admission for PhD would need some effort. And No, your Age won't be a problem for PhD. However migrating with family is easier with Canada than America so that's a Plus.
But post your profile so that people can help recommend schools for you.
TravelRe: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by electronic(m): 8:55am On Jun 06, 2017
Mac2016:
Got admitted for PhD Civil Engineering for coming Fall at UL Lafayette but no funding from the school so far. Please what can I do to actualize my academic dream. No GA/TA or RA; What do ou advise me to do as I dont have money to self-sponsor myself.
undecided
Put down your profile first. GPA,GRE,TOEFL and the schools you applied to. Plus just read this thread. Even a Mad blind man would learn a lot from here... lipsrsealed
TravelRe: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by electronic(m): 8:51am On Jun 06, 2017
Universities:
Good morning everybody.

My name is James.

That being said, I'm 34 years and married with the intention of going for my PhD in Canada next year.

However, will my age stand as a factor in giving visa as i learnt Canadians do put AGE as a criteria in giving out visas?

Secondly. I have published two books on website design and development including using open source (WordPress). What are the criteria for admitting students?

God bless you all.
Opps Wrong Thread....
Go here....>>> https://www.nairaland.com/3649314/canadian-student-visa-thread-part
TravelRe: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by electronic(m): 7:07am On Jun 06, 2017
happyroyalty:
BOSS CONGRATS ON YOUR APPROVAL, EXCEL HIGHER.
Thanks Bro
TravelRe: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by electronic(m): 9:54pm On Jun 05, 2017
sirRiddy:
Just be serious with your classes so they can renew it.
You have to be on at least 3.5/4 to remain competitive especially if you have not been promised anything
by the department and you are an MS student (MS students are generally not priority for funding in most research
institutions)
In my opinion, TA is not great for a PhD student especially if you are given a boring and large course to assist with.
It is good for a semester once in a while but not
You will be surprised what you can do if you work very hard. Congratulations.
Bro thanks for the Advice...I will carefully take heed
I am actually heading for a PhD....
I know the TA could be something else I just Pray I have an understanding Prof....
Please on that Internship thingy, how early should we be ?
I would have to to head to school in person to ask questions about TA/RA matters.
Thanks Boss..
TravelRe: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by electronic(m): 8:44pm On Jun 05, 2017
sirRiddy:
By the time work hits you if you are in a serious program,
your ass.hole would be the least of your worries.
SirRiddy una suppose give us an idea of a typical GA work week experience... undecided
This journey need courage ohhh..
TravelRe: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by electronic(m): 8:22pm On Jun 05, 2017
Teedawg:
Amen oh I spoke to some people sha it gonna be one heck of an adventure lol
I tell you, my Phone Cam go dey on Flick mode..
wink
TravelRe: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by electronic(m): 6:58pm On Jun 05, 2017
Teedawg:
okay guys i taught


if i knew i should have just checked the box that asked if i strongly needed an international student as room mates?
but no i wanted someone who knows the enviroment very well and could show me around and now i have one but he's gay and i'm not
if only there was a box i could uncheck gay roomates...please gay people i know you may find this offensive but i am really just panicking right now i don't judge people because of their sexuality cause they'll later be the most decent,well behaved and nicest people you can come accross but for now NO THANK YOU! I have enough of those people around me. i just dont like that sexuality because i'm opened to my opinion too...Adios i dont hate the player i hate the game.. writing this i just realised i've had lots of experiences that i never really considered important
all what you've read above is not fiction as matter of fact some of it took place an hour ago.
LoL
I guess we all have to prepare for the culture SHOCK!... I totally feel you man, moving from Nigeria to USA is a huge leap.
God help us all
TravelRe: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by electronic(m): 2:46pm On Jun 04, 2017
Tunnyz:
No-one is even attending my school on here... cry
grin
Don't mind them na so so ETSU..... angry
TravelRe: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by electronic(m): 1:07pm On Jun 04, 2017
lola234:
I got accepted for Msc Computer Science but I couldn't secure a GA with the department so I applied for GA at recreational sport office for Fitness Graduate Assistant and I have been scheduled for a Skype interview. Please what questions will likely be asked also I don't have experience in fitness stuff, I have never been to gym centre. Please I don't want to lose this opportunity. embarassed
Just go online and carry out some small research. Use YouTube to get a feel.
Speak well to impress them and talk about any sport related job you have done. Let them know you can motivate and inspire people to be fit.
Best of luck!
TravelRe: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by electronic(m): 1:03pm On Jun 04, 2017
seeker88:
Not until this Fall 2017 application cycle, I used to think that you are already in the US, maybe because of your knowledge and contributions in here.

Boss! You've finally achieved that milestone. This is just the beginning of greater things that will come your way....I wish you ALL d BEST in America. Cheers man!
Thanks Boss
All Glory to God...
We are forever learning.....
TravelRe: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by electronic(m): 8:08am On Jun 04, 2017
Toakins:
Hi guys, I am a silent follower and this is me giving back.
My Visa was approved on Friday the 2nd of June. cheesy ... Wait.... let me first do the '' Visa approved!!!! thingy grin.. Transcript loading.. Lol.

I got to the venue around 6.15am for my 7.00am appointment.

@ electronic.. The mazi guy helped to cool down
VO: So tell me about the school
Me: Iowa State University... em(brain storming). Iowa State University established in 1858 is located in the mid west and in the second most productive agricultural state in the US. It's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is highly ranked and...

VO: (cuts in) So tell me about (checks my 1-20) your program
ME: I am going for a PhD in Plant biology. It is an inter departmental program and i'll be taking 72 credits with a minimum of 24 course credits in courses such as (mentioned about 5)...( the VO
That MAZI taught me a small life lesson ; Never say Never.
Congrats Man!!!
That Window 6 man was cool he only gave Blue paper to peeps who were not prepared..
Once you have a grip of why you are going to US he brings out White Paper...
Honestly a lot of people were caught off guard...
TravelRe: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by electronic(m): 12:49pm On Jun 03, 2017

Justwise
imperiouxx
Bigfrancis
slimmy2005
Walspring
Texrem
pgiddy
Ojap
Nobody
towbaynah
Lagosismyhome zeezahbee MsNas cool
Renewable0216
Onlypatt!!
joeluv
sirRiddy
Mayflowa
OluDare01
Texrem
djmakson
Icool
Motoshor
Helkayklassic
seeker88
amanze15
Mekurexx

The list is Endless....
i am truly grateful for all the support from you guys.
i am confident that all the peeps here still working on their application would share their good News in Due time... cool
TravelRe: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by electronic(m): 11:56pm On Jun 02, 2017
djmakson:
I have quietly waited on this for so long. You have been a great guy on here and you really deserve it. congratulations bro.
Thanks Man... cool
TravelRe: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by electronic(m): 10:45pm On Jun 02, 2017
Mayflowa:
Congrats man! Was she looking for something to find wrong or just interested in you?
i'm still trying to understand the whole scenario... huh
TravelRe: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by electronic(m): 9:51pm On Jun 02, 2017
Visa got approved at Lagos embassy!!!

I arrived at the embassy by like 6:05 am. After missing my way :0
Did all the necessary biometrics and arrangement of documents. Then I realised that I did not have my 2x2 passport. I was almost shaking. But then I remembered that the DS160 instruction insisted that we upload Our PICs. Luckily no issues came up.
I then headed for Biometrics and Documentation. Na so interview Start OHH. Only the cute lady in Window 3 was active as that time and the first guy was given a Blue paper. (Whew).
Omo few minutes later all the VOs started arriving like Kilode. Interview dey Hot. Blue paper dey fly, few whites that were well deserved. Chinese guy just dey try communicate with one MAZI from Imo state (hilarious Convo…but the man got his Visa ohh…. no time).
I landed in Window 5, the lady gave everybody Blue paper before me…omo

VO: Good Morning
Me: Good morning
VO: Pass me your I20 and Passport
VO: So why are you going to the US (Straight Face... typing small small)
Me: I am going for a PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Montana State University
VO: What is your highest degree of Qualification (DS160 Things)
ME: Msc Electrical Electronics at Bleep Uni…
VO: What were the processes involved in your application (Looking at me eyes)
Me: I had to prepare an SOP, CV, Referee letters, write Standardised test like TOEFL and GRE and I also had a Phone call Interview with my prospective Principal Investigator. Dr. Bleep (I just dey yarn with my TV English while VO dey nod)
VO: So what would you be working on
Me: Well I would basically be working on Neuro Signalling with the aim of acquiring brain signals to integrate robotics like the robotic arm. I would also be providing solutions that interface with such devices like the Brain Computer Interface….. (I was talking kinda Fast but quite calm sha…. she had to come slightly closer).
VO: (Still Typing) So Have you travelled out of the country before
Me: No, I have not had a reason to
VO: so where do you work?
Me: I work as a Researcher at research institute in Bleep university, where we develop solutions on robotics, build software for SMEs..(Looking at my DS160 on her screen).
VO: (Second time) So Have you travelled out of the country before
Me: No, I have not had a reason to
VO: how would you be funding your Education
Me : I got a full a Scholarship and Monthly Stipend (VO looks at my I20 Again….)
VO: So what are your Strong ties to Nigeria:
Me: Well I am the first of 5kids and I have a couple of landed properties and Investments
VO: And all your parents are Here
Me: Yes mam
VO: And all your sibilings are in Nigeria right? Loking at DS160 on the screen
Me: Yes (whew….. aunty hold my passport, Open drawer…. White paper Approaching)
VO: Okay I would be approving your visa you can pick it up on bla…..
Me: Thank you mam. cool

I thank all the Peeps/Chicks that were here with me all through the this Process....
God bless you all mehn..
TravelRe: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by electronic(m): 8:08pm On Jun 02, 2017
zendmann:
sorry for not dropping my transcript initially. here it goes
I was interviewed in abuja on Tuesday, may 30th by 7:30 a.m. the queue was really much. we were checked in by 7:30, you need to see how blue paper was just flying around both visitor and students infact I had given up hope and to make matter worse I was directly to the meanest v.o..
V. o why ohio university
me : because they offer courses in both computer network and Telecom. so it's like using one stone to kill two birds...v.o smiled and said really... while trying to continue she cut in
v.o: what is your educational background
me : I graduated from Bleep uni in elect engr with a first class degree
v.o who pays
me: I have a full scholarship as a research assistance which covers my tuition, insurance and everything including monthly stipends
v.o: gives me white paper and said Congrat...welcome to usa...and started rapping the normal 30 days rule.
Na so I waka ooo



so please why is my passport still with them... I am anxious ooo

special thanks to all who do take out time to direct us here. I dey read una from background. cheers



my profile :
cgpa: 4.67/5.0
GRE : 316
toefl: 97
Congrats...
TravelRe: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by electronic(m): 8:04pm On Jun 02, 2017
sobastical:
Finally brother...
yeah MAN!!
Thank God..
TravelRe: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by electronic(m): 6:39pm On Jun 02, 2017
neurosci:
It adds a lot of values. You have blessed a lot of people on this thread that you don't even know about. We live in a very small world- don't be surprised in a few years to come when some people start repaying you for your good deeds on this thread- at a time you may have completely forgotten. That is when you will know that it has a lot of values. I admire you!

God's blessings to your family!
Bigtime..
TravelRe: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by electronic(m):
Visa Approved at Lagos Consulate grin
Today
6:30am Time Slot.
Transcript Loading...
TravelRe: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by electronic(m): 1:57pm On Jun 02, 2017
Tunnyz:
Fear not, you can neatly cross it with a line and when asked just explain that u didn't know it was for students under the age of 18.
Don't cross anything!!!
Leave it like that! Period....
When asked explain yourself. Its a signature of consent. They don't even look at signatures. Focus on the upcoming Interview...
TravelRe: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by electronic(m): 5:55pm On Jun 01, 2017
bigfrancis21:
Ya, electronic aptly answered your question.

Kudos, electronic.
Following ur footsteps..
cool
TravelRe: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by electronic(m): 3:00pm On Jun 01, 2017
oveestreet:
Its expensive.. got Air Maroc to jfk for 219k
shocked
Master Teach Me..
PhonesRe: How Much Data Did You Use On Your Phone In May 2017? by electronic(m): 8:06am On Jun 01, 2017
cool

TravelRe: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by electronic(m): 7:17am On Jun 01, 2017
frankie2K:
@bigfrancis21,I have read your article on gpa conversion and I can say is quite clear but my question is dis,does it mean that when school evaluate their own internally,the result will be different from WES.please shed more light on school evaluation.
gurus in the house pls help.
To m my findings,
There might be slight differences between WES and some Schools.
This is because some schools might have their own GPA template for international students developed by in-house evaluation experts.
While some other schools who don't have all those resources would just request for a WES evaluation to save them the stress.
For me I used WES free Calculator to get an Idea of my GP on a 4point scale.
Hope this helps..
TravelRe: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by electronic(m): 6:29am On Jun 01, 2017
joeluv:
Am having difficulty uploading my passport photo on the DS-160. Must it be uploaded? The last time I went for a US visa interview I was unable to upload my passport so I simply carried a passport photo with me and I had no issues. Can I still do that?
Go to a photographer that has an idea on VISA pic sizes. I did mine with a Samsung phone at a business centre and the guy adjusted it to 600x600. Finito, your camera is probably the problem.
TravelRe: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by electronic(m): 6:25am On Jun 01, 2017
OGreene:
What is it?
LoL....Egypt air via Wakanow
TravelRe: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by electronic(m): 9:13pm On May 31, 2017
BigBUMBUM:
go and check Egypt air on wakanow again you'll freeze for 10s
shocked shocked
Slapping myself...to wake up... Like WoW..
TravelRe: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by electronic(m): 8:46pm On May 31, 2017
Chapecoense:
Hello please did u pay for the hotel u were lodged in or it was part of the ticket money? Thanks.
You Indirectly paid with your flight ticket... cool

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