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Adekola87:
Hi guru in the house please I want ask some question, I got my i20 recently and I have paid for my sevis (i90) which I am yet receive the confirmation please do I need i90 confirmation to schedule my visa appointment ? Am afraid cuz last nitgh when I was filling my application the available date for interview is 23rd of April and its some days to my resumption date(4th of may) cuz the available date might filled up while waiting for the sevis confirmation, please house do I need sevis ( i90) confirmation before I can book for visa appointment?

No, you don't need i90 confirmation. The only things you need to schedule an appointment are your DS-160 confirmation no, SEVIS ID, visa receipt no and other details that will be in your I-20. Just make sure you recieve the confirmation at least two days before your interview date.

witgig:
Does my Sponsor's name have to match mine. My sponsor is my maternal uncle.


CC: lagosismyhome justwise femi312

no, it does not. Just prepare to explain why your uncle has decided to sponsor you in case that question is asked....Hope this helps

quinzypearl:
Hello house,

I was denied a student visa last year December, decided to defer university of central missour admission to fall this year. Please, hope during my interview at the embassy by June I won't be ask why defer my admission to fall and not summer this year which is closer to my spring admission last year I.E I don't look desperate or serious to go for my masters.
If a question like that is ask what will be the best answer to the question...hope it not a bad decision in deferring my admission to Fall 2018 not summer 2018?

I know me been denied a visa last year was definitely my fault, cause I was'nt able to convince the VO with my answers to one of her question, the answer was totally out of line to the question asked.

Please, I really need someone to help me with the mock interview, I really want to sing a song of victory after the interview by June���. love you all

Your deferment should be your least worries for your interview. The two main semesters are fall and spring. Very few courses if not none are offered by schools during summer and winter, the VOs are well aware of this fact. Focus on working on your flaws from your previous interview and stop worrying about something that isn't worth worrying about...Hope this helps.

martAKINOLA:
Its risky to use your uncle as your new sponsor, except you are filled with lot of tangible explanations

it's obvious you're still learning how to quote people's messages

mzrollingstones:
Gd day FAM..please I am new here, my f1 visa was delayed in December 2017,school resumes in may 2018,can I change my sponsor to My Uncle with a robust bank statement before next interview,I already submitted my Ds 160 and booked appointment for April 2018

You better prepare an explanation on why your uncle has suddenly decided to spend millions of naira on you.

Kendrix69:
hi, i am currently completing hnd which i will finish this year....want to go for my masters when do u guys advice i should write my gre and toefl exams to meet fall 2019 ?

since some schools have deadlines around December, It would be to your advantage if you have already sorted out the exams by July/August....hope this helps

Matty91:
Hey guys, I'm trying to get an OPT. Anybody knows the approval rate?
Thank you

If you can get an employer, getting initial OPT is not difficult, just make sure you apply on time. A lot more scrutiny comes into play if you're applying for STEM extension OPT.

Bettertomorrow1:
28years with OND
What will be your advise...
Am thinking of applying for university
Which one of the standardize text will I take?

VOs like it when there's an academic progression, a career path per say. CC is just like OND. The VO will likely think that you don't intend to study at all. Your age makes makes the situation worse. What have you been doing since? and why have you decided to study now at this time of life? are questions that will be going through the mind of the VO. Think of all these and make serious changes before revisiting the embassy.......hope this helps.

Olashile147:
I’m a final year student in unilag and I’m planning to pursue my masters in public administration. I’ll like anyone who can help me with guideline throughout the whole process.

If you gather information yourself, you'll know a lot more than when you are being spoon fed. When I decided to study in the states, google was my best friend. You can start by googling "studying in the states". Nairaland is also an invaluable resource, start reading the visa thread from part 1 and you'll see yourself answering people's questions, also go to the GRE thread even if you may not know what GRE is for now . Join facebook forums for US international students. If you can do all this, I bet you, knowing about the whole process will be your least problems......hope this helps.

Bettertomorrow1:
Transcript 6:30am today

Me- Goodmorning to u
Vo-Goodmoring , how are u
Me- am fine and u
Vo- am good
Vo- your passport and i20
Me pass it to him
Vo-where are u going to
Me- am going to HCC Texas, for my associate degree in Logistics and global Supply chain mgmt
Vo- how many school did you apply
Me-3
Vo- name them
Me- I name the 3 sch
Vo- how many admited u
Me 2
Vo- why choose HCC over the other
Me-i choose HCC because the course curriculum matches my career interest where I will be taken some vita courses like business logistics, logistics and materials mgmt,.....list about 8 of my courses and I will also be doing an internship to
Vo- cut me
Vo- have you travel out before
Me- no, i have never had a reason to travel
Vo- do write any standardize test
Me-no
Vo-are you married
Me no
(Answering NO to this 3 above questions..hmmm, At this point I know is only God can help me)
Vo - who is paying for this
Me-my uncle
Vo- what does he do
Me- he is the CEO of .....distribution depot and also petroleum marketing
Vo - what is he into
Me- he is into .....(tell him)
Vo- why is your uncle paying for this
Me- my uncle wants me to come back home to Nigeria to take up mgt position as a logistics and supply chain manager,
Secondly is a Family business with am part of.
Vo- am sorry you are not..................

Brothers and sisters in the hus..I want to apply again, but i need advice from you guys as regard to this questions
1.which standardize test will I take?
2.can I register now,take the test and still meet up with the resumption date 18th May?
3.Could it be that community college is an issue?

Please I need advice

I,m sorry about your denial. Seems the VO was not convinced that your uncle will be spending thousands of dollars on you.have you had a degree before and how old are you?

I'm sorry about your denial. It seems the VO was not convinced that your uncle will be spending thousands of dollars on you. Do you have a degree before? and how old are you?

gudnews212:
Hello Gurus in the house; Please, I need answers to the following questions:
I want to do my phD in electrical Engineering in USA and it will be founded by private organisation with the sum of 27 million naira.
I want gurus in house to suggest to me three(3) average Engineering school in USA that is good in phD electrical and have an affordable tuition fees because I’m intending taking my family with me latter . Also can I still write standardize exams for me to get opportunity to work so as to compliment what I have. Please any other advise is appreciated.

PhDs generally comes with a tuition waiver and a monthly stipend(this is enough for the upkeep of one person, we don't know how large your family is) so you do not need to pay anything. However, admission to PhD in electrical engineering is competitive so I,ll advise you take the GRE and TOEFL. It is even part of the minimum requirement for most schools. standardized tests have nothing to do with working in the US, so I don't understand what you mean by that. As regards selection of schools, I believe you'll have to make your own research on that, google is usually one tap away and it will be beneficial to start reading from page 1 of this thread and GRE thread.....hope this helps.

Pampaya009:
God will continue to bless you bro.
Please how do I contact your signature?

click on his moniker otherwise known as username.

omisakin1313:
Hi everyone, please i need your help on this...
I have applied for USA f1 visa 2ce and i was rejected the two times.... i want to ask if the VO always check previous record as i wish to change the occupation i filled earlier.... thank you.

All your records including what is in your DS-160 and what you say at the interview are permanently recorded forever, they are never deleted and are completed exposed to the VO during subsequent interviews.Think of what i just said before making a decision....hope this helps.

vert007:
Good day. I have a question to ask, I applied to a school for fall 2017 and got admitted but I had to defer it till fall 2018 and my sevis fee was paid on 2, July, 2017. I know a sevis fee is valid for a year and the sevis fee payment would expire this year 1st of July but I would have gone to the embassy before then. I will be traveling on August because of the 30days rule, I want to ask If there won't be problem at the POE because the sevis fee payment would have expired before then

As long as the payment is successfully transferred to your new SEVIS number, you have no problem with regards to that at the POE.....hope this helps.

kcwitch:
wow! taking the GRE doesn't always lead to auto increase in score bro. Is that really a criteria for visa application, or only in some case?

if you prepare very well, and work on your lapses, I see no reason why your score shouldn't increase. Test scores is not a criteria for getting visa, it may give the VO an idea that you are really going to the US to study. Some persons have gotten visas without even taking any tests.

kcwitch:
Hello everyone, can someone assist with a list of schools that accept a gre score below 300?

If you want to gain admission to a good school and get a form of assistantship, I'll suggest you retake the GRE. Getting a good score also gives the VO an idea that you're a genuine student. If you still want to go ahead with that score, I'll suggest you go to msinusdotcom and use their profile calculator to get a list of schools that may admit you for that low GRE score......hope this helps.

joystick007:
Good morning everyone,

I just got accepted for a masters program in Yeshiva University, New York. I was also offered a paid graduate assistantship and a $5k scholarship (which is small though).

However, I wasn't asked to pay application fee during the whole admission process, although the fee is $50, I was told my application can be attended to and I'll pay later. Okay, so I got admitted now and the school is saying I'll pay a down payment of $500 before March ending to confirm my admission.

I have no problem with that.

Here's my concern now...... Please, does been offered a paid graduate assistantship and a $5k scholarship gives my visa application an edge with the VO, no matter how little it is?

I'm also currently waiting on the admission decision of Maryland University (my first choice but very competitive). I really don't know how long it'll take. Should i really wait on them first or should I pay the $500 down payment for yeshiva?

Please, forgive my long post and questions. I'd appreciate responses to them.

Congrats on your admission. Being offered an assistantship and scholarship truly gives you an edge as it gives the VO an idea that you're a genuine student especially when you also took standardized tests, however, don't completely rely on it as visa approval is a holistic process. On your second question, I'll like to give you a personal opinion. Don't throw away your admission because you're waiting for Maryland. Just make sure you have the $500 ready and wait for the third week of March and if you haven't heard anything from Maryland, go ahead and accept the admission. Yeshiva university is quite a good school....hope this helps.

nathyshollz:
Thanks. It really helped. Thanks I’m in the US now, gotten my school ID and trying to blend in, the experience is amazing, google map is my friend now. Will keep you guys updated through out the transition. Feel free to email me anytime. I’m to give out all the information you need. I git here for free so I think it would be of great pleasure to help someone too and akinsola pls send me and email if you reading this. nathyshollz@icloud.com or nathyshollz@gmail.com

congrats, may Jah bless your new journey

psalmie007:
hello people, I've been reading everybody's idea on how to get a visa for a few days now, I intend to get a student visa and I dont know which steps to take, please who can help me out for guidance? and I need to take actions ASAP as I heard admission closes by April... a recommended school will help too, Texas precisely.
thanks.

nor be school this one wan go.

Remily:
A silent follower on this platform. Visa denied at 6:30am, 6 February, 2018.

V.O -Good morning
Me-Good morning
V.o-pass me your passport and i-20
V.o- where are you going in the US
Me- Stanton University, Garden Grove, CARLIFORNIA
V.o-How is it possible that the school's tuition will be below 3k dols.
Me- That's the tuition the school charges and I believe it's because its non-for profit institution.
V.o- Are you sure this is a real school?
Me- Yes I am. The school is Authorized by the BPPE.
V.o - She killed my moral. The school is situated on a strippers club!
me- Ewo! I don die.
V.o- Started typing and prolly searching for information about
V.o- Did you apply to any other school
Me- Yes. Lincoln University
V.o- And you picked Stanton over Lincoln?
Me- Yes. I had a first recommendation about Stanton.
v.o- sorry, i cant approve your visa.
Me- Choi! Thank you o


So gurus, what should be my next shot abeg? I just fall a victim sha

The VO has said it all. Run away from that agent school and apply to a reputable school

Iamkoolkay:
Hello guys..

Pls aside application fee, is there anything like service fee that must be paid before given form 1-20 by the university.
I was told by an agent.

Pls guys respond

pls need to what femi312 said. And it is not service fee but SEVIS fee. It is paid after getting I20 to register you in the student database created by the US govt.

lolibunm:
Pls am also in need of someone to help me out wit my sop

I am kind of busy but just PM me let me take a lot at it

jordan122:
Evening gurus in the house, Pls I need you guys advice on this matter.
My brother have been denied student visa twice to study master degree in electronic and electrical engineering at cleverland university,first interview they asked him how many university he apply to he said one university and second interview they repeat the question he now said three university he said the vo look at him and said why why are you lie cos you are here last week you said u apply to just one school and today you are saying 3, he is planning to apply the third time in fall Plz what should he put into consideration while going for the interview this third time. Thank you

the embassy hates it to the bone marrow when they find out that an applicant has blatantly lied to them. However, your lie hopefully does not trigger a ban. Just make sure you are totally honest this time. Your application will receive a lot of scrutiny since you have lied before, you can only bail yourself out if you're totally honest....hope this helps.

Josh4wod:
Hello guys

Is it good to apply to about 3 different schools in just one state?

femi312, folmos, lagosismyhome and other gurus.....

Let me guess, you have someone in that state .There's nothing wrong at all, but you have to prepare a solid and convincing response in case the VO decide to ask why, or better still, look for schools with cheap app fees(if you don't have enough money) in other states and apply to them as well to make sure no eye brows are raised in that direction.

Janet01234:
Hello guys, this is a very great thread I must say... Been following for quite a while now even though I've been silent...
I need you guys advice please!!
I recently got admission to do my msc spring 2018 semester but the notification came in late so I was asked to defer to either summer or fall semester, this has got me thinking... When I contacted the school they said starting in summer is a great idea as long as some of my courses would be offered and this can help to speed up my education at the uni...but my question is that will they understand this at the embassy or should I just defer to fall(even though I would love to apply for summer though)
Thanks in anticipation

As long as the school can send you an I-20 indicating that you are indeed going to start studies in summer, you've got no problems.

Aitonline:
Good day.

A friend need an advice.
He had been denied of US visa in 3time. Nov2014, Dec2014 and Apr2016.

He want to push for admission for MS in US. If the school give him admission, can he get visa been a regular costumer

I wonder why this your friend is in the shadows and you are now his spokesman. Anyways, we do not know why your friend was denied the visa in the first place. just keep in mind that if that reason still exits, then he will continue to get the blue paper. But should it be something he can circumvent, then perharps, the VOs could have a rethink. It would be a total waste of time and money if he continues to visit the embassy when there are no significant changes in his profile....hope this helps

nathyshollz:
Now this question is for the gurus.
How would I know my status has been changed to Active so that I can go ahead and drop my passport, my resumption is February 21 2018.
And also how long does it take for passport to be processed when it's dropped at a DHL location.
I can be reached on 07060884508, nathyshollz@gmail.com
Please help me.
I did all the application my self from scratch following the guidelines on nairaland here, I need you people's help ooo. Pls oooo
And thanks to akinsola for helping me with mock transcript. You will approved too by Gods grace

congrats on your visa. since you have succesfully transfered your SEVIS fee to your new I-20, wait for the two working days for it to reflect at the embassy, then send your passport at DHL. You should get your passport in circa 1 week(if no holidays). when a person gets a change of I-20 with a new SEVIS number, you must modify your profile at fmjfee.com before going for visa interview. If you had followed this process before interview, there would have been no waste of time......hope this helps.

align360:
Tell me you v never asked questions in ur past that u consider as bin dumb now bcz of your exposure and experience? @times questions like that makes your smile n appreciate the journey so far.

Mind you it takes courage for someone to ask such questions online.... the difference between u n such person is the knowledge gap(information, exposure...) u were not born smart up n intelligent. The journey of life is a learning process. Stand for what is right and stop bin an ass-licker.
The man who ask a question is a fool for a minute. The man who doesn't ask is a fool for life.

Enjoy your day.

the bolded kept me laughing all day

jamoyakz:
gurus don't you guys feel their is a nexus between the derogatory comments of president Trump and the high spate of delays at the embassy and consulate of late .... I know oga twood will defer but as a student of politics I can sense a major shake up in United States immigration policies vis-a- visa visa policies

nothing has changed in US immigration law, the reason why there are so many delays is due to the fact that the number of persons attempting to abuse the F1 visa has increased probably due to harsh economic conditions in Nigeria

sunshineluv5:
gurus please I need your take on this my uncle is my sponsor but He's based in newyork therefore he runs a US account.....hmmm won't the vo see this as having a strong ties in the us, thus making the vo conclude that I won't return after my studies? should I get worried or there's nothing to worry about? guguru sorry gurus lolzz what's your take on this?

your uncle being in the US does not affect you at all since he can't petition for permanent residency for you. You have no problem in this regard.

Chukason1:
Thanks big time ... But can any of this process grant a permanent residence

OPT cant get you a permanent residency since it is under the F1 visa which is a non immigrant visa, however , the H1B is regarded as a dual intent visa, meaning that should you be granted the H1B, your employer can also file for permanent residency for you and you could be granted.pls note that the entire process is rigorous and costs thousands of US dollars, so you have to be very talented for your employer to want to invest all that money on you.