Schrodinger1:


This was outrightly uncalled for. She does mean no harm. I want to believe you're very new on this forum if not, you wouldn't have made such malicious comment. You're also quick to attack those in diaspora.

The way many Nigerians that want to leave for this Fall think is not just ridiculous but rather pathetic. You derive pleasure in chastising those that have left and already studying abroad whenever they tell us the truth and what the reality is. The current situation is beyond our control and we must know that.

Particularly, when they tell us not to be over ambitious, but be proactive and frugal in spending and in each stage of the process, we go about calling them names, attacking them like they invented the virus.

Unsurprisingly, many Nigerians prefer being deceived and given false hope especially when the otherwise is highly probable. Little wonder the country itself is in this precarious state since independence.

Just so you know, No Nigerian here is more willing to depart for this fall like myself. I'm 10times as desperate as anybody here. It's my 4th year in this hustle. I've once been denied without funding last time. Now with a full funding plus GA and an active SEVIS Fee that will expire in few weeks time, I ought to be more bias and subjective than yourself. Yet I'm not.
Learn to see things logically and not with the church mentality.

I'd advise us to hope things would turn around for our good for the Fall, but do not expect it will.

Hopefully, everything dies down before spring.

I think the whole argument was based on "Going to the US this period even if the embassy opens".

Lagosismyhome is of the view that due to the number of COVID cases in the US, she found it strange that Nigerian students still want to go the US/UK.

This has nothing to do with attacking those in the diaspora. A lot of them, if they are in our shoes would still be as hopeful as we are now. Alot of persons have things on the line and it's sounds inappropriate for those in the US here who are taking the necessary precautions from contracting COVID and doing fine, suddenly thinking you'd catch Corona if you risk coming to the US.

Personally, I've accepted that embassy won't open since early June and I'm working around it. I have a friend that has a full tuition scholarship, whose school doesn't have an exclusive online class and scholarship can't be deferred to spring. So you think it's sensible to advise the person not to hope?

LagosismyHome:


This was my thought process in this pandemic. ... was quite surprise to see maybe not on this thread but other student thread once you voice that really we are in a pandemic then you are the enemy

The only thing that matters is how someone wants to travel, o my scholarship is what you see .... really is that priority. You travel tomorrow and get covid as your journey through and die. What exactly was the point then. Safety first . The priority shouldn't really be visa or education . I know everyone has great dreams and have made plans but for a minute think. ......... you are so right , the country people want to run USA, UK etc are struggling to manage the virus . Those death numbers from the virus are not made up. They are real figures . But hey people only want to hear what they want to hear not necessarily what the reality so me I don't even put mouth . To each itsown. life is a teacher itself

while I understand your point. You cannot neglect the fact that opening of international airspace right now would not lead to the rise of our COVID cases. Alot of european countries has opened their borders and still have the Coronavirus under control.

greenskittles:

I Googled it just now and it seems it's a form for getting a US ITIN (Individual Tax Identification Number). I already have one though.

and what's the use of an ITIN in this case?

klawaaa:
I don't just know why Nigerians dont really set their priority right. America herself is still trying hard to contain the virus damage and here in Nigeria youth are only concern about achieving their selfish interest. If the airspace is open, and and people clamoring of travelling leave the country what about the hundreds of thier family member left behind in the country. Everyone should know that the virus is still very much around even if you are not too aware of that because of the peculiarity of Afican nations of lack of statistics taking. DONALD TRUMP just understood the effect of the virus yesterday and he has now made a u-turn of him down playing the virus. Please let all be patriotic and be considerate for once. Consider that funding, scholarships only existed when there is life. America no dey run away!!!

Dude you're not the one with a hanging scholarship so i don't expect you to understand. And because you're not feeling what someone is feeling doesn't mean you should dismiss the cries.

The "Nigerian selfish interest" stuff is uncalled for. Go on Twitter, Chinese and Indian prospective F-1 students are clamouring same way we're clamouring here in Nigeria.

Just because you're not in someone's shoes doesn't mean you should point fingers.

greenskittles:

Thanks. I definitely would be able to study from Nigeria if I had the resources, but unfortunately I don't, and that's why I need to be completely sure that I could be paid the stipend. I don't think I would be able to take a part time job and still perform to the best of my ability. The courses I'm going to be taking are pretty intense, and that's part of the reason why I'm being funded on a fellowship (no work, basically) instead of an assistantship. The international center said they're still reviewing the legality of paying students and will give an update when they're sure of a solid interpretation of the laws. I also just got news that the Stanford Credit Union is also going to make it possible for students to open bank accounts with them remotely, so right now it really is a matter of the laws. Keeping my fingers crossed. All this would be solved if the Nigerian Government actually cared about it's citizens.

I think it's possible for them to pay you through that W-7 form. I just want to if someone fully understands it.

LagosismyHome:


Naija matter dey tire person.... nothing is ever organized . With the lack of true update it so hard to plan. Some people might forgo plan only for them to suddenly open or you can make so much optimistic plans and nothing will happen

Anybody who has an opportunity to leave Nigeria should grab it. The disorganization is just too much

abi. One said they won't open until October and another came and said it's not been approved by FG yet they can open before that..

Tomorrow we might hear a new thing.

greenskittles:
This uncertainty is killing me! My supervisor said he was going to try to find a way to see if I can be paid my stipend, but the best scenario would be that I resume physically, obviously. He even wrote me a letter to give the embassy! Unfortunately, I got the same reply as Justochi. I don't know if I should keep holding on and hoping, or just basically tell him there's next to no hope of me coming. When I saw the news on the fp I almost prepared an email to tell him, but the screenshot of that tweet posted in this thread shows it's "fake news". I'm just so confused. And extremely tired.

there's a form called W7. Heard it's used for transactions of people that can't have SSN in the US. Please does anybody know about how it works? Has anybody used it before?

Lifeisforliving:
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thanks

What if the situation doesn't change before spring.

This stuff doesn't make any sense, when they can mandate masks and ensure social distancing.

The international travel excuse is sensible but the COVID one is somehow.

100 of thousands of people were on the street for George floyd, caboodle of them wore masks with zero social distancing. A recent research showed that the recent rise in COVID cases is not related to the protests held, so it's proven that masks do go a long way.

Maybe I'm just reasoning it like this cause I'm the one affected.

Schrodinger1:
Sheke01: your argument looks quite constructive up there, especially the 1st three paragraphs.

However, in my opinion, the major reason for the closure of the embassy is not unconnected to the rising cases of Covid-19 in Nigeria.

This is evident once you compare our case with that of nations like Jamaica, Bermuda, Seychelles and the South korea where routine visa services have started. Their combined figures is actually less than 50% of ours. Fingers crossed. Things could turn around.

China and India has not opened too. I was thinking they'd even let them open due to the money they make yearly from their F-1 applicants. If those guys don't open, I don't think Nigeria would.

sheke01:
When I said incoming Nigerian students should forget about visa for Fall, people accuse me of trying to deprive people of their optimism.

Nigerians take things to heart without proper evaluation. The moment Covid 19 started, Bill Gates and dem dem prophesied doom for Africa. Do you all think Americans believe the low Covid 19 cases coming out of Africa. Hell NO

You have an anti immigration POTUS that is claiming he has done a GRE AT job handling Covid 19 and that the US has lots of cases because they are doing more test. He's implying that other countries (shit hole countries) are not reporting lot of cases because they are not even testing.

The same POTUS banned Nigeria from immigration visas last year and you think he will send his agents to reopen embassy in Nigeria just like that.

The problem is the POTUS and his administration doesn't believe in the numbers coming out of Nigeria and Africa in general.

Sadly Nigeria can afford to keep its international airspace closed. The minister of education already said he is ok with school children missing one full academic year and priviledged Nigerians are flying international even with the closed airspace (as am speaking, a chartered airplane just left MM2 for Toronto with Nigerian-Canadians and Nigerians with Canadian permanent residency). If the current rubbish continues, spring semester ain't even sure for Nigerians

while I agree with some of your points. I don't think POTUS has anything to do directly with the current embassy status.

Eniolakiite:
US can’t be compared to other countries in terms of student visa because many people apply for US student visa. They might have laid down regulations that each country should meet before they can resume services. And to think not only student visa, other visa types too. If they open today, many people will rush them. Nigerians apply for US visa a lot. Also note that they do in-person interviews, so their safety is important.

yes I think so too. That should be why Egypt first opened and later closed.

Eniolakiite:
US embassies in Nigeria will open when they feel it is safe for their workers. And maybe when Nigeria opens its airspace.
It is well.

in situations like this, what is the function of Nigeria's ambassador to US?

According to his job description, can he do anything to better the situation of intending students?

But how come Japan and Germany's embassies have opened for students and Nigeria hasn't?

Phenomenalopeye:


So you mean most ivies would accept it without evaluation
or have u seen anyone that was accepted without his/her transcript being evaluated??

Thanks! But since my school as stated the U.S equivalent of my grades that was recommended by NYC (New York City department of education) why would they still ask for it to be evaluated by WES which will cause me money and time

I just pray the evaluation is waived�

Yes most ivies don't ask for evaluation, according to what I know.

I know a lot of people accepted into schools without evaluation.

You should talk to your school on that.

Phenomenalopeye:
Need Help

My high school grades on my transcript are in the traditional form
A1 B2 B3 C4....

Is there any need for transcript evaluation because my school does calculate GPA

And it also stated the equivalent of it grades in the U.S grading system, that was recommended by NYC( New York City) department of education

The transcript is designed to meet international standards esp U.S & UK

Is there any need for evaluation by WES or any other transcript evaluation agency

Thanks!!!

depends on the school. Some schools won't accept no matter how good it is unless it's evaluated. Some wouldn't even accept if you use another agency aside WES. I think most ivy leagues would accept though. It depends on the school.

Debbss:


Same old response, still closed to visa routine

do you know if they have any Twitter account?

Can one open and the other be closed?
If the embassy opens would the consulate open too?

I'm about filling DS-160 and I'm confused on which location to choose

sheke01:


This is the immigration lawyer that I got the explanation from. The judge that delivered the news said "ICE will go back to status quo" which means how things were before the 6th July directive

what of new students whose school are offering entirely online classes. Can they go to the embassy too?.

Is havard planning to bring in New international students to the US for the online classes?

Thanks.

Mosminic:

Yes

I thought it's both in person and hybrid?

Coldburn:
going for another degree in a Nigerian university and passing through the same hurdles as before? No
I just want to go for a medical degree study like my life depends on it "cus it does" and graduate with good grades then go for a masters in HSA

I meant undergraduate degree in the US.

Coldburn:
Greetings to everyone
I have been a silent follower of this thread for quite sometime now. Have seen all the good works you guys have been doing, I'm in kind of a complex situation right now so I would be really greatful to get your honest advice on my current situation
I studied microbiology in a public university in Nigeria I "finished" last year 2019
I finished secondary school 2015 at 17 gained admission same year,i applied to study microbiology out of the fear of staying home for an extra year i had the mindset that to study medicine of nursing one had to be on the level of Einstein or something , my passion has always been in the health sciences.
So i resumed school 2016 a freshman ready to conquer a "tertiary" institution but got the Shock of my life on the kind of education been provided "my secondary School was quite exclusive or at least we had the necessary requirements for quality education"from overcrowded lecture halls with a single lecturer talking to himself in front" we were over 2000 receiving lectures in a 300 cap Hall ", to general living conditions,
NB I am not trying to make an excuse for my failure after all I had course mates who graduated with good results i know it's all my fault i failed but I had no motivation or interest in going further but I no fit come tell my mum's say I no do again she was so happy when I got in on my first sitting bought me heaven and Earth the day I let for school so I decided to see how it goes and went further.
Now I am a 22yrs old 3rd class graduate, ready to give education another go
I plan to apply to study a medical related course(Nursing or medicine ) in the US
Is it possible? I mean what are my chances?, Is my 3rd class in microbiology of any use, because I don't even know where to start in terms schools, evaluations and what not
Please I need y'all opinion on this no matter how brutal it may be thanks

hello, I'm 22 years old. Going for my second undergraduate degree.

Now look at what you want within. You're not dull, you could have failed due to a lot of reasons.

Aside getting admission from any school and possibility of any aid. Do you think you have enough undergraduate knowledge to progress in graduate school. If so and you have the money go for it.

If you don't think so, think about starting undergraduate again to have a better foundation.

It's not the best but we all have different times in life. You're not too old. I know people that started undergraduate at 25 years.

What do you want?

kastgeraldino:
All the countries that seem to be opening are in the Americas region. Perhaps it gives some hope, but not much.

if India and China can open. Definitely Nigeria would open too.

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Phenomenalopeye:
Pls how do I register for SAT
Cost, procedures and other informations you think you can share??
I'd love to register myself without any angency

And also can I take the test without international passport?
Books and PDFs to use for practice ?

Best centre in Lagos?

Thanks!

And also tell me about ur exoexperie when u took urs

check collegeboard.

You'd need international passport to take the test.

iwriterng:
I can’t wait to hear feedback on these online classes from Nigeria.

America is kuku not running away. Even here, sometimes it’s difficult to have a good class experience because Webex or Zoom is being used by everybody; your internet isn’t even the problem; it’s their capacity.

Not to discourage anyone; but if you can get funding from a school, they can also keep the funding for you until you’re able to attend, at the very least, know for sure that if one school thinks you’re good enough to be funded, more than a dozen school will fund you if you’d perform due diligence and apply to them.

Y’all should really not forget to share your online experience with us.

PS: If you think taking classes online increase your chances of getting a visa, you can’t be more wrong. They don’t care.

please what do you mean by "it's their capacity"

Plus not all schools defer funding.

Predstan:


Can I tell you that even if you dont receive classes everyday, you may have to use the internet everyday. From assignment to writing papers. I use over 80gb monthly on my phone, this includes instagram, twitter and other SM tho. I tried tracking the data I use on my PC and it was up to 150gb in a month, although, this includes personal development and LinkedIn Learning platform.
Classes will not be the only thing you do with the internet. You must be ready to subscribe atleast a hundred GB in a month.

Please carefully select your network provider according to your location. Do not go for the cheapest but the best. Weekly assignments and quizes contribute greatly to your final grade and 1 or 2 weeks can hurt your grade so badly. Remember, over 90 percent is A. My school's A grade starts from 94percent.

okay thank you very much.

Sanguine1:


MY friend don't long things this online of a thing can't work in Nigeria �� many factors won't let it work self

it heavily depends on ones program.

librangyps:
If you enroll online this fall and your school is only offering in person classes for subsequent semesters, I believe this should up your chances of obtaining a Visa.

I already deferred to spring 2021 though, as my classes are mixed and I had a deferment deadline to conform to.

I also think it'll help too, this V.Os are humans too. Because it already covers a great part of the financial related questions they'd ask you. For you to complete a semester means you're a prospective student that would most likely stay in school and you already got your tuition covered. One just has to prepare a response to the online stuff like oga muleriders said.

majiddele75:

You can get 60GB for N10,500 with mtn

how?

pompeiimagnus:


Some online lectures could be prerecorded by the Professors, so it may not always be live streaming. With this, you can watch them whenever it's favorable to you within the week. Still, e no go easy from Naija o!

this is actually what I'd opt for if it's available.