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Okay. Just do the needful. You would notice that US embassy said their decision is not final, as border immigration also have a say in how an immigrant is admited. Have your school official phone number with you, aside from the one on your I-20. chances of intimidation is there, but God is with you! Safe journey!

phdmscbsc:
hmmmm this is serious ooo.
thanks for the information, i heard such lately but i didn't understand until hearing from u again
I am going to Connecticut

Possible question: who's going to pay for your tuition? Tell them, and carry your statement in your hand bag, not in the travelling bag.
Who do you know in the Kansas (the state you are going)? Nobody; I am going to the school
What do you plan to do after you complete your studies. I will be going back to Nigeria

Warning: US border immigration has changed. I am not scaring you but to avoid delay, and even intimidation that may make you freak at port of entry, please do follow the following advice:

Clean your cell phone. These days, the immigration offers have started checking people's phone at port of entry; he might go through your chats, contacts and txt. I am not joking here! Make sure you don't have conversation that can create problems for you on your phone. And make sure you have your school admission recruiter or counsellor or a major school official you share you traveling time and date with. A young man I handled his admission almost got returned to Nigeria last August. But he saved his own head because he he told school officials his traveling schedule. Would you believe that the immigration officer called his school to confirm? Yessss! At that same location, A chinese lady was returned to China; she would have to buy another ticket to come in again.

Where are you going in the US?

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You're welcome!

xkunzo:
@fairheart thanks alot for your long motivational message to people, this give people to never give up at any point in life -NO DREAM TO BIG

HAA!! I am so sorry! I am having issue with how to use this site effeciently. I didn't notice I barge into a discussion my comment is not needed. Sorry about that!

ruxxz:
He's an oldie here. U are mixing things up a little up. The earlier post on that school was on somebody's behalf. He's been in the States for quite a while.

If you have the money, fly Emirate! Look, it doesn't matter what flight you take, the immigration officer is always there to ask a few question, and don't say AH if I tell you to prepare for another interview. By the way, are you on Student visa? Also, make sure you did not enter the United State more than 30 days (I think that is the limit) before your school resumption date o. Safe journey!

imperiouxx:
We're flying Qatar or Emirate in Dec.

No to any American airlines.

Okay! A friend just told me to recommend Southwest Airline to you. Check their price immediately. Once you check it and it is okay, don't waste time. Price don't come down in fall; it goes up! Watchout!

Abimmbolar:
Qatar airways-267k july ending

[Qquote author=voktron post=57977968]Pls does anyone have any idea about any cost effective ticket to New York? Like how much and which airline? Thanks in advance

267k is okay. No waste time ooo. It won't come down....

fairheart:
Except you want to fly with bad airline, the type wey go make you fear like pissing in your pant. We are in fall, and this is one of the times ticket are very expensive. You should look at connecting flight, but if you want to avoid the stress, try Quatar.

Except you want to fly with bad airline, the type wey go make you fear like pissing in your pant. We are in fall, and this is one of the times ticket are very expensive. You should look at connecting flight, but if you want to avoid the stress, try Quatar.

Abimmbolar:
Qatar airways-267k july ending

[Qquote author=voktron post=57977968]Pls does anyone have any idea about any cost effective ticket to New York? Like how much and which airline? Thanks in advance

Okay cool! Waiting for response from the person. Once he get back to me, I will let you know what!

imperiouxx:
Yes sir. The person has the visa and would be coming this fall.

Thank you.

hmm, Let me check if I can connect you with someone. Do you have your visa ?

imperiouxx:
Is there anyone here in MTSU (Middle Tennessee State University)?

Someone asked me for info about accommodation around the school.

Thanks

I am aware that students who have received their I-20 are preparing for visa interview, and that is good. Let your preparation have substance, and be ready to talk as intelligent and cool-headed as much as you can. Know all you need to know about your chosen program, and be ready to say why that program is worth travelling to the US and that "particular school" for. (I hope you didn't pick those yeye programs. Some programs will literally cause your visa rejection; so I hope you chose well?)

Don't talk too much that you forget the need and importance of listening! Listen, and listen and answer accordingly! No go do I sabi all in front of Oyibo oo; no need to rush yourself either, for he/she will knock you down! Just make sure your answers are brief and have substance; give convincing points.

If you have never made straight eye-contacts before, do prepare to do so with the consular.

Dress as a responsible person; don't pretend. The only impression you need to make is that, "I am here to convince you that my application for a US student visa is purely genuine, and I am going to the US to study, and I have what it takes to do just that." Nothing else! If there is anything else, nobody cares. And even if you are applying for the Visa simply to run and never return, do make the impression that you are going for studies.

If you are a man/guy/boy (well, maybe others, you know?) shave two days before your interview. Not a day before it. The two days interval would have helped you look fresh, unlike when you shave yesterday. I recommend professional-looking shirt (tie is not bad if you like wearing tie (and tuck in))-- for MS/PHd Students. For undergraduate, polo, and those cool cloths are fine. I recommend long-sleeve shirt for MS/PHd Students because 1, you are assumed to be in a professional world, and you know how they dress the world over, right? 2, you are assumed to be working (not as a factory worker) but as someone who has gone through undergraduate education and practising his discipline. So, your dress, in my own opinion, says something about you, that you’re a student.

If you are a lady, dress well and avoid super-hot make ups. I always advice ladies to avoid wearing heavy make-ups, gold everywhere ((the interview isn't about what you put on! (If you don’t believe me, wait until you see students with common skirt and blouse get their visa that day). So, wear what fits you and that makes you feel comfortable and confident.

Do not be afraid, for you will experience the very thing you are afraid of. What we fear usually happen. Isn't it?
Watch short videos on You Tube on how to remain calm in situation that arouse emotional tension.
Do not be afraid, I beg you oo.

Other thing I would like to say is that, getting a US visa requires either luck or favour ((both are the same (luck is a worldly term that in our religions we call favour). That is, aside from your preparation)), and it has to do with whether or not it is your time, and if the travelling align with your destiny (now, I am not preaching; I am simply telling you basic philosophy of life, of chasing of dreams and of attaining them).
If you can do dedicated fasting and prayer like a week or so before your interview, for successful visa interview outcome, do so. (This is not a requirement, please! I am not even recommending, as this doesn't guarantee positive visa outcome).

Oh, one more thing: first, second or third visa denial is not "permanent denial". Never take a visa rejection for such. One of my best friends was denied 8 times before he got his student visa; he got it the 9th time. He is in the U.S now, hail and happy, and progressing in his pursuit of education and happiness! Another student I handled his admission and visa for MBA last Aug. was also denied twice, before he was later given the third time in Lagos the third time. He literally applied a week between those denials, though that’s because he could muster the financial aspect of it. But imagine this: a second student for MSc I also handled his admission for the same admission term got his visa the first time, after an interview that lasted for less than 2 minutes.
So, if you are denied (let’s hope for the best), there is always a way. Always! But expect successful outcome.

I wish you good success!
E.

Are you sure there are no stamps from other countries on your passport? If there are and they are not genuine, this may be the reason! More so, why would the consular keep your passport if you were denied? You should call the embassy on Monday and confirm, or maybe something is wrong somewhere!

Okesima24:
I said my passport was not returned to me. Or shouldn't I get my passport back if I was denied?

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