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npmi:
Do you work in US embassy?

Not all bank can do it. I use Zenith and the staff there were just like, What is Sevis fee--if you tell them. If you need someone to help with the payment, contact me. I can get it done for you between today and Friday.

Phatkayconcept:
Hello please l need urgent response,!
I don't have anyone in the USA that can help me pay for sevis. However, I read through an article online through which I can complete the I-901 form online, generate a coupon and then take it to Western union in any bank, collect their bule form and fill it then pay the money in naira and that the sevis payment will be effected. Has anyone tried this please, I don't want to do I too know.

Please help!

It is incumbent on the "freshers" joining the forum and following up here to add a short profile of themselves when asking questions related to admission process in the US. You want guru to help answer your questions? Great! They are many here, if they ain't so busy chasing their own dreams too. But some of you ask questions in a way that can't be answered directly. So, questions like this have been ignored.
Hence, with a short profile, we might have a clue of who is asking the question and then use that to tailor your answer.
A short profile should contain:

Age
Academic level
Program and degree you intend to study in the US
Term you wish to apply

This is only necessary if asking admission-related question and about prospect of successful student visa interview.
Anyway, good luck to all the dreamers here.

No card, even if you are Obama! You must pay with cash!

MyAmericandream:
Ok, thanks. I thought one can use card once you are in US?

Should I take this new approach as "becoming-like-Canadian-embassy".
I understand though, they are looking for means to curb the crowd and only have legitimate individual applied for their visas. But Nigerians always beat Oyibo system sha. They certainly want the crowd of applicant go down. But at least they are issuing to those they found worthy.

LagosismyHome:
A lot of SOA have been verified recently by the US Embassy

No! Nigerians and Ghana are not allowed to use credit card for Sevis payment. If you have anyone in the US, tell them to take the cash to any western union office near them. Fill your and generate a coupon from the SEVIS website and send the person paying the fee a copy.
It can only be paid by cash, credit card was never allowed.

MyAmericandream:
Hi, I have already filled the SEVIS form myself, which states I should pay via moneygram or western union. Is their any chances for someone to pay for me via credit card in the states?

It certainly doesn't! Just be sure the one school will offer admission! Goodluck!

MyAmericandream:
Which school please?

Before October 1 or after? If your school has resumed, the solution is to defer and get i-20 for Spring 2019. You can then make sure you schedule for interview early. Goodluck!

Ibromotion:
I need your advice on this one. I've been admitted to my school of choice in the United State but I'm yet to go for my F1 Visa interview because I haven't even register for it due to some personal reasons. The school resumption date in my i-20 is on the 1st of October... I just want to know the consequence if I go for the interview days before the resumption date. Urgent response please.

A particular embassy is probably not US EMBASSY, because they don't do that. Statement of account isn't the only item that can delay issuance of a visa. But your point is helpful!

Blesso222:
You can contact your account officer to check if your is the one delaying the process. I work as a contact center consultant with a bank in Nigeria, a particular embassy sent a SOA for us to verify, but due to backlogs no one responded to the email. The embassy decided to call, I happened to pick the call and I ensured I contacted the customers home branch and responded to the embassy within 4hours verifying the authenticity. Liaise with your bank to see if that is pending with them.

Why would you want to use his essay and resume when you have yours and can write them or look for expert you can pay to help you for a personally tailored one?

AmaSophy:
Is it possible I have a sample of your essay sent to me as I am currently applying for a scholarship/tuition waiver that demands an essay and resume.

Please help me. Thank you

Stick with you school. Okay? When you get in, you can change to another school you want. I am surprised your school did not want to write extension letter. That is weird.

jelmusboy:
I just picked up my passport with F-1 visa in it in Lagos. Unfortunately, I will not be able to join the class anymore and my program coordinator and Associate Dean advised me to defer to next semester, Spring 2019. Classes started August 20th.

Now, I'm even thinking of getting admission into another school cos I'm not satisfied with the standard of the school I got the visa with.

If I get admission, can I use the visa to enter US and then transfer to the school?

Kindly advise.

PhD student.

If she can respond very well, if she has strong response, it is not a problem. Her age, though is something. How old is she?

HelenaEdwin:
Good morning, please my younger sister got admited into a college for an associate degree. She did not take any of gmat, ielts, sat and gre. Will it be a problem for her at the embassy if she is ask?

Travel history got your back. American embassy like people like you a lot. You have built that trust they wanted in applicant. If you could travel to the US and return to Nigeria, they believe you ain't running. It is people who travel and never return that dents the chances of those who actually want to go to advance and come to Nigeria to contribute. Goodluck and do your best with the ability God has given you!

mrkhaynoni:
To all F1 visa hopefuls, here is my transcript and a little bit of background info/landing details.

I had my visa interview on Aug 2nd 2018

I was on the queue and I noticed a particular v.o was denying everybody within a minute, I became apprehensive, my confidence started waning, mouth getting dried, from my calculations it appears the window that will open up for my interview will be with this woman! God No!! I screamed in my mind, I turned to the orderly and asked to be shown the restroom (evil grin), the man look me shake head then said I should hold on for my interview first, then go to ease myself. Ha! abi were leleyi ni? (for my mind o). As we were arguing na him alarm sound for a inner cubicle, NEXT!!
Sharp! sharp!! I darted to the cubicle, as I came face to face with the African american middle aged v.o, she was all smiles, my bp started reducing small small.

V.O: hi goodmorning (very bright smile)
Me: good morning

v.o: how was your night? (I begin think, really??)
me: my night was fine, thank you

v.o: passport and I20
me: handed it over

v.o: you are Mr so so so
me: Dr so so so actually

v.o: oh sorry
me: its OK (smiling)

v.o: oh, u already have a b1 visa
me: no, that is actually a renewal (from here confidence start soaring)

v.o: just a min pls ( am sure she went to check my travel history)
me: no problem

v.o: how will you fund your program?
me: personal savings and family support.

v.o: may I see your bank statements
Me: handed it over

v.o: oh you have more than one sponsors
me: yes

v.o: I will need to verify this, if it checks out, you will have your visa (photocopied my 120)
me: no problem.

N.B
All this happened within two minutes in the most cordial mood possible, no question about my school or course, I am a Dr. going for Mph at Texas A&M.

I personally believe my past travel history both to the USA and Europe spoke well for me. I have never stayed up to two weeks outside Nigeria before. And my intended course aligned well with my background.

One week after, my visa was approved. I collected my pp and booked ticket immediately, school was resuming in 3 days.
left naija two days later, landed Texas just a day to resumption.

It has been very busy here since.

Texas A&M is a very big school, though not as much Africans as I anticipated. And my department is super nice, fed the whole class for two weeks (just lunch o)

I will recommend this school to anyone. But I believe we should all have some money for our support on landing, I have no funding at all and things are expensive when u convert, but I made modest plans for my initial survival.

I prepared my application for a whole year, and I kept very good travel history but people without travel history do get visas, and married people also got visas. Just be rational with your plans and expectations all the best my people.

SUN HERE IS HOT O!!!!!!

Your age still qualify for an undergraduate program. If you want to try, try. Just know what you are doing.

Bettymi:
Hi,
I need help i applied for visiting visa july wit my siblings. We got denied
Now i wish to apply for student visa wit either Nursing or Public health university or community college. I will b 23 by 2019. I intend using my 2011 waec, what are my chances, any advice will b taken
Thankz

You feel it would be. You have answered your own question!

partytime16:
If I decide to go for another Bachelor's which I don't mind, will it be questionable or hurt my chance of getting the visa?

It is 57, 600. Maybe your agent wants to chop your money! emmmanuelkingx@gmail.com (let's see the transcript)!

MyAmericandream:
Mr fairheart I learnt visa fee is now 64k now. why is yours 57k? Please, I'll also like to mail my transcript to you. Should I go ahead? Thanks!!

I knew you are studious; not everyone here can do it like you did it. But you have a point!

Ezehrobinson:
Boss.
Considering the brevity of time per his situation, I feel he can prepare within one week and take exam. When you add the 10days wait for result and time to register, next month will arrive.
PS: I wrote TOEFL some weeks back and I can say its no big deal

Lol! How do you know one week is good enough? Na you won write the exam? Don't you know some students have never opened their English test books for years? Let him prepare until he feels confident enough. The amount of preparation require can never be the same for every student. But I understand you!

Ezehrobinson:
Hello, I beg to differ on duration of preparation. One week is good enough

If you want to write it, go ahead. But note that writing the test does not guarantee visa. You have got to prepare yourself for the interview, too. Goodluck to you!

dk2baba:
Hello guys my interview would b next month can I still write TOEFL before then and still get d result if yes pls how can I go about it fast

Ask your questions and let those with informed mind help you out. What exactly do you want to know? Admission is simple, if you know the rule. Getting visa for such program is not an exception; in fact, you have a chance because we all know we lack the techniques to train pilots (I assume this is the end goal) in Nigeria.

yacha77:
Hello and happy independence day. Is there any one in house with experience on admission and student visa for flight schools. Interview questions might be a little bit different I suppose. Thanks guys

Once you get your i-20, arrange for SEVIS fee payment. This cost $200, then pay visa fee of N57k plus. Get your own statement of account; get your sponsor statement of account, then as you do these, prepare for your interview. Get to know beforehand what and what question you'll be asked and prepare very personal answers to these questions. Pray for God's favour, and when you get your visa, boom. Goodluck. If you need more information, ask here or write to me. I would like to see your transcript.

Gabbybanks:
Hello guy, I have been admitted for spring 2019 graduate degree in communication at Liberty university and West Texas A&M out of 4 schools I applied to. I will choose west Texas though... My i20 is always on the way with DHL... I wud just like to request for assistance with the visa application process... How do I start, what and when do I pay for... Whc location is favorable. Any visa related opinion is much sorted after.

Sure, if your school isn't tired of defering it for you. You might be asked to update the application and the documents you provided in the first place. But it is possible. Just write to your school and give them substantial reasons. Goodluck!

AmaSophy:
Please is it possible to defer admission twice? From Fall 2018 TO Spring 2019 and then Fall 2018?

Depends on where you're coming from. Ideal location is Itako, Abuja. You can find cheap hotel around this axis. The important thing is to ask question. Ask your bus driver, too, in case you are travelling by bus. If my plane, get yourself to Itako, and in the morning of your interview, get a taxi that will take you directly to the embassy. It is cheap. Goodluck once again.

YoungIncredible:
Hello guys. Please can anyone help me with any cheapest hotel close to Abuja embassy pleaseeeeee.

I'm very low on budget and I can't afford Sheraton.


I will be visiting Abuja for the first time, which of the parks will I stop at?, and how to get to the "cheap hotel"

Edakun.

Search online. There are a lot of hotels. You can even use park if the money with you is very low. There's one around Itako, but can't remember the name. Goodluck and may God grant your heart desires!

YoungIncredible:
Hello guys. Please can anyone help me with any cheapest hotel close to Abuja embassy pleaseeeeee.

I'm very low on budget and I can't afford Sheraton.


I will be visiting Abuja for the first time, which of the parks will I stop at?, and how to get to the "cheap hotel"

Edakun.

Were you accepted for Spring 2019? Next step is to pay SEVIS FEE $200, pay visa fee, schedule appointment on the US website and pick interview location best for you. Gather sponsor documents, prepare for visa interview and hopefully, when you get it, fly. Simple as ABC! If you need more help, ask or PM ME

abcasap:
Please I'm new on this thread and I need anyone who's willing to help me out.

I just got an admission into Texas A&M International University. Like I mentioned earlier, I'm new here. So I would like someone to give me heads up on what to do next.

Here's my email address Maduemechukwuebuka@gmail.com.

Here's my number 07036367160.

Please I really need u guys help and assistance.

Thanks.

If you get a B1/B2, you can change status upon arrival. You will still need to apply to school anyway. Get to know what is best for you before you start. Goodluck!

Emusan:
Please house, can another type of visa be given to study in US apart from F-1 or J-1?