CProf:
Good day nairalanders,
I need your advice and help on what to do because I am totally confused.
I am 23, holds a Bsc from a Nigerian university.
I recently got into a masters program in the US with full tuition waiver and a generous monthly stipend that would cater for my living expenses. I already have my particulars to apply for my F1 student visa but I'm scared because of the uncertainty that lies ahead; also the exchange rate is not helping matters
I am sure I would get the visa but as I'm talking, I only have 100k left on me because I spent a lot during the application processes.
I can huzzle and get my flight fee because I still have 2 months to resumption.
Now, my headache is that I would still need up to $2000(roughly #700,000) to survive for the first month, pay health insurance and other small fees before I start receiving my monthly stipend of $1500.
School resumes August 14, what should I do?
Tried taking up loan from the bank but didn't work out.
I am confused at the moment.
Should I go ahead and get the flight fee, get to US with almost no amount except God provides an helper?
Or should I just forget about my America dream
I have exhausted all my options, God help me.
Please advice a brother.

N.B
My parents are old pensioners that only God knows when the government would answer them.



I am at a crucial point in my life.
Thanks

You know what to do already.....you just want to show off what you have. Or you want accommodation in the white house ni?

Flashh:
There are two decisions involved for you here Mr... If you want to take the risk, you can go on and travel to the U.S.

If you don't want to take the risk, stay in Nigeria. (You can achieve anywhere).

It all depends on you.

Yes you can achieve anywhere.......but someplace you acheive with little effort

When beauty meets money..

Ha oga o.....Na WA for MARRIAGE sef.....

Oga o

bigfrancis21:


Yea...life in America can be quite lonely and individualistic. It is something you'll learn to get used to with time. As time goes on you'll find out that your best friends would still remain those you came with from Nigeria or your Nigerian/African friends you met here.

That's awful

GboyegaD:


Spread your tentacles, make friends with others (Africans and non-Africans), give yourself treats from time to time when you meet your targets, join great clubs that could improve your skills, take time out to go watch sports around school during regular school time and once in a while trainings this season and you would realize you could make your life lot more beautiful.

Ok bro..Thanks. .I guess I was just looking for the easy way out. ..

Never thought America could be so lonely...
Anybody here in Boston Waltham or its environs. ....

benjaminiyke:
Congrats..is there any fee associated with collecting your Visa stamped passport at DHL?

None whatsoever.

Got the email notification this morning. .went to dhl around 11.30. Finally got my passport around 12.20pm....Big thank you to everyone that has contributed to this thread.
Ps. Interview was on june 16 lagos.

tolextony:
Oops...Nigerians are just after what they can get from the country(money) and not what they can render to the country as services towards her development.. So pathetic tho'

I guess u r the president of the Nigeria People Volunteer Force. .

This link might answer questions for those awaiting their visas

http://travel.state.gov/content/travel/english/news/technological-systems-issue.html

innovativeame:

I'd suggest you also inform your graduate coordinator should lectures have commenced s/he can tell u exactly what to do when you arrive. However, your school OIS should be aware of the development, I'm pretty sure the whole world is aware of what is going on with the US visa system. I don't think you will have a problem at the POE if you have a letter from your school backing that up. My school gives up to two weeks late arrival due to logistics. Bottom line is, get a letter from your school.

Ok ..thanks

My program started on 22nd. My visa was approved on June 16.. but yet to collect visa. I have informed the school abt this delay.

Please is there any thing I can still do or request from the school to prevent being booted back at PoE.

Is there a maximum no of days after which one might be refused entry?

And I know this place is not the us embassy. .but any body has an idea when this visa will be released?

amanze15:
we wait

I hope it comes on Friday ooo. It will give us( June 16) hope.

amanze15:
appointment was on the 12th of june, no show yet so u see that applicants before 16th havent gotten thiers

Then I need to go and farabale. Its a pity my program starts on Monday. Thanks I appreciate.

Hello everyone, , has anyone who had their visa approved on or after June 16th been able to collect their passport?