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timidot:
Pls can one use a different sponsor from d embassy from d one submitted for I20?

Not a good idea

Trump is not done. Next move is on OPT

Can’t wait to see what he’s gonna make of his second term.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.forbes.com/v/s/www.forbes.com/sites/stuartanderson/2020/05/04/next-trump-immigration-target-opt-for-international-students/amp/%3famp_js_v=0.1&usqp=mq331AQFKAGwASA%253D#ampf=

tracyroy:
Hello guys, please what are the chances of getting visa approved by spring if I take online classes this fall in the hope of going over by spring for on campus classes for 4 more semesters to complete the program.? Thanks.

VO: If it can be done online, why waste more money going to the US?

thekingofafrica:
Some thoughts, even if corona is contained by individual countries before fall, international travel looks unlikely till a vaccine is found and guaranteed it cures which looks like next year, airlines can’t afford to social distance on plane as the cost will be too high and individuals would be paying more than 50% of the normal cost, schools would then be forced to start fall online, now most international student moving to the USA are depending on GA and tuition waivers to attend, if there isn’t a physical class, GA,RA TA and university works looks unlikely, schools would be slashing their fees most definitely as they aren’t offering full services anymore, so tuition for 5k per semester might go for 3k, lol how do we cope? Most of us were banking on GA and some sort of scholarship. Who has a better understanding?

online or in-person, GA, GTA and GRA position will always be available. The problem is that, you can't get paid without SSN, which means you need to be here physically to get your name in the payroll. Also you need to be trained to be able to perform your duty.

Aderin0la:
Please is there anyone here accepted to Georgia State University - Masters in Biology program for Fall 2020? �⚪️�⚪️�
Please signify or send me a direct mail if you can... (I was accepted too but I need to make an inquiry).

I attend GSU and I am in the Biology program.

Executive order signed and here is the watered down summary. Again this order does not affect ANYTHING! �

Eniolakiite:
Shouting like you can hear voice here lol

I like what i like
Be humble and understand people don’t have to agree with you

Frankly I don’t care about what you like or hate. In the end you’re still on F1 visa. So you’re not exempted from the impact of a terrible immigration policy.

But please like what you like and don’t project your ignorance on others.

Eniolakiite:
The company name is there. Check well

Ever heard of research facilities? Affiliated with military? Most of the jobs that require you to be a citizen or PR holder is solely for clearance purpose. If you’re not a citizen you don’t get such clearance. It doesn’t necessarily have to be under the military, it can as well be a private contractor job. Such jobs are very few and you mostly won’t qualify for them if you’re not an American.

TWoods:
If the point was to let us know that you are a US citizen/PR and thus able to work, we've heard you loud and clear. But do not mislead folks here. Anyone who is interested in working in the US on an H1B visa can do so with no problems.

She’s not a US citizen or PR holder, she moved here few months ago, just like me (less than two years) . She should rather be humble and learn how things work, rather than shouting without researching

Eniolakiite:
Lol

Those who are familiar with applying to US jobs know what I’m saying... the ones for military always say protected veterans can apply. The one i attached now is for a design engineer and it says only citizens.

Digital Design engineer for US Submarine, Design Engineer at what level for which company??

Job titles are not just “soldier” in the military.

Eniolakiite:
You are wrong.

There are jobs that say ONLY PRs and Citizens should apply. Many jobs. They do put it there. And i wrote no sponsorship because even if you have h1b visa you shouldnt expect them to help file your green card. That is the sponsorship aspect.

Attached is an example of how they write it.. only for citizens and green card holders.

Why not post the full job and let’s help you read and interpret English language? For all we know that screenshot might be a military job posting?

Eniolakiite:
Do more research too. Where one person’s knowledge ends is where another one’s own begin. There are many jobs that always specifically say only PRs and Citizens can apply...and they will put it that no sponsorship allowed for such jobs so international students can’t get such jobs

Sigh...

If anyone is reading this in the future, please note that what this OP has posted about jobs in the the US is not correct in any way.

When a job opening says “no sponsorship” it basically means they won’t file H1b for you. You rarely need security clearance for most jobs in America, if you do then you might be required to be a citizen (PR holders are not even qualified for some of those jobs).

PS: This response isn’t for you OP. It has to be said for the guest that will read this while searching randomly on google.

Eniolakiite:
It is not by profession. It is always role by role. Like a product analyst job at apple can be reserved for citizens and PRs and a marketing job at Nike can be reserved for only citizens and PRs. If you’re familiar with applying to jobs here, you’ll understand my point better. And some jobs you start with a short term visa status, and to retain those kind of jobs for long long term, you need green card.

I'm sorry but you have zero idea about what you're saying. If it has nothing to do with national security that you specifically need government clearance for, you are allowed to apply and be employed for any role as long as you have a visa that permits you to work. Please research more and stop typing out what you're not ADEQUATELY informed about.

Eniolakiite:
They can but not for all jobs since they dont have that title of citizen or PR so the competition will be less and citizen and PRs can get. There are jobs in the US that are strictly for citizens and PRs. So If more people become PRs, then many people will be juggling for the jobs. That’s why the pause is needed at this time.

Except you work in research or government jobs, you really don't need a Green Card for most jobs.

I have followed your argument on this issue closely and it lacks merit. Shutting the process down for 60 days changes nothing. If anything, the country won't recover until next year, so what exactly is the 60 days meant to do? When people are still getting laid off, and very few companies are hiring.

People like you make it sound fair that others don't deserve the opportunity that you (or your parent) had.

vc1177:
Hello Everyone. Trust that we've been doing safely well. Thanks for your contribution to the thread.

Please I'd like to know more about your experience with TA for undergraduates in the US.

1. What challenges did you encounter in the past, with TA for undergraduates?
2. How were the students performance on average?
3. How are their mindset like? Are they the "spoon-feed-me" type of students or the "adventurous" type of students?
4. What advice do you have for potential/intending TAssistants?

Thanks in advance.

1. Accent. Accent. Accent. Had to deliberately learn to speak slowly and also spend time improving my enunciation. People tell you to “be you”; trust me being you with your accent will leave you with a lot of angry students. Resulting into bad reviews at the end of the semester.

Also don’t assume you don’t speak fast; I think we all do as Nigerian. So speak slowly, speak clearly and always write some difficult words on the board.

2. You have no control over this. Just be as helpful as possible. Know that American undergrad system is nothing compared to ours. They have lots of course load, assignment, quiz, papers presentation etc. so don’t take it personal if they’re not doing well in your class. It’s not you; it’s them. I was dead worried at first cos I assumed it’s a reflection of my effort, but then my supervisor told me about this and I became more confident.

3. American students are “spoon-fed” type. In a class on 20, you might have 3 or 4 really bright student. Others? Well well; let’s say you have to invest more time on them. And you’re expected to encourage them with positive words and not threaten or do any of those “you will fail” stuff.

4. Make it your goal to be helpful to these kids just like your professors are being helpful to you. Learn that some of them can be rude; emphasize “courtesy” in your class and be assertive when you feel disrespected. Not in a domineering way, but rather calm and instructive manner.

Trust data coming from Nigeria at your own peril.

What I love most about your post is the point about Nigerian-American girls (kids whose their parent immigrated to the US ), these caliber of people are so proud, they treat US ("Fresh off the boat" like we don't deserve to be in "Their" country. Happened to me a couple of times, even since then, I started ignoring them. My consolation is that; what I am trying to build right now, your father did the same thing a few years ago, and we're not mates because you're getting the privilege for free.

francophone134:
that's what i don't understand about WES, is it that they gv gpa by random or what? �. Some got gpa of 3.75/5.00 and final wes was 3.08, another got even got lower gpa of 3.70/5.00 and wes evaluated to be 3.29/4.00. Wes na scam las las[color=#990000][/color]

What you should know is that B is not just B and A is not just A when it comes to the American scale. I had lots of Bs as an undergrad (My Bs were really close to A), they count as B+ or A- when converted to American scale. Also, When I didn't do well, I really didn't do well. couple of E and D here and there might actually help during conversion cos it becomes C or C+, but if you have lots of Cs and few As on your transcript, by the time the conversion is done, it wouldn't really increase as much.

Sandrahopes:
Unofficial wes?

official.

Sandrahopes:
hello Thanks for your reply, I did it and I got 3.08 do you know if the official one would be higher or less.


Hi. Kindly use WES iGPA free calculator for rough estimate. But follow through their main evaluation process for detailed information.
Link: https://applications.wes.org/igpa-calculator/

Mine was 3.29, and I graduated with 3.70/5 (five years program).

SilentPistol:
Hey guys,

I see a few people here applying for courses that would barely provide opportunities here in a bid to just leave Nigeria.

I understand we all have our goals and aspirations. However, If you’re paying out of your pocket, I’m not sure a Master’s degree in Biology, Public Administration & co. puts you in the best position of opportunities here in the USA. Even if you aren’t, you may need to have a rethink and properly strategize.

Arriving the US is only the beginning. You’ll need internship(s) at some point. You’ll need a job at some point. And as we all know, things are getting more & more stringent.

To work full time, you’ll need to find a company that’s willing to file a H1-B petition for you & that does not come easy, especially in non-competitive fields. It can even be very challenging finding a company that would let you use your OPT as work authorization.

If you also think you can arrive the US, get married to some citizen within a few months & have your work authorization, please have a rethink & do your due diligence. Every PR filing now has to be accompanied by a I944 (Declaration of self sufficiency) & this document has been designed to easily detect sham marriages & reduce number of qualified applicants.

It’s better paying through your nose for decent courses in engineering (Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical), IT, select management sciences, than being fully funded in Biology, Public Administration, etc. You won’t understand the implications till you’re stuck & forced to start all over. Look for cheap schools & do something that would afford you a lot of opportunities.

A word is enough for the wise.

Any data to support this assertion?

fairheart:
What kind of labouring is this? [/b] The responsibilities attached to a GA, RA, or TA? I'd advice you go back and read with open mind. A school that offers you a full tuition waiver, is certainly a good offer. It is not the opposite.
On selling yourself short, I have no idea what you are talking about at all. At least, not in the context of studying in the US on scholarship. Don't make it sounds like he is being offered the full tuition for a labouring job on construction site. If full tuition waiver is not free, what is it?

Na the same kind mentality I was trying to correct you still dey use write this kind comment. Since what you get in the US is a cheap labour, you for kuku stay for Nigeria. The last time I check, people's life changed for good when they leave the shore of Nigeria for studies in the US. Cheap labour? How ridiculous!

My detailed response to this will not be civil, so I'll just say, I don't agree with you.

And no, my comment bears no entitlement at all. And yes, GRA/TA/GTA is cheap labor to the university system. It doesn't mean we're ungrateful, and it doesn't change the fact that we're cheap labor and the deal favors the American system the more.

Enjoy your day.

fairheart:
Nigerians are not only selfish but they have entitlement mentality that makes them demand where they have not sowed.

A $10, 000 scholarship = N3.6 Million
$20, 000 scholarship = N7.2 Million

As much as I am aware, no university in Nigeria can give you this much in funding, even if you finish well and have a first class degree.
The U.S is a generous nation, giving out billions in aids to people that her citizens know from nowhere. All we do is apply, pay application fee, send test scores, etc. Then we get these millions, and we start thinking it is small. Are we crazy or something?

Our own government cannot even give us 100K in scholarship.

My point is, no matter the amount of funding you get, even if it is $2000, be grateful--because your own fatherland cannot give you half of that. The U.S and its institution doesn't owe any of us. They give out all these funds in good faith, extending love and bring us to their circle so that we can ennoble humanity together. We should be grateful.

If you have full funding and stipend, be genuinely grateful. Don't start comparing what someone else got with what you are being offered. That is selfishness. If you don't like what you are being offered, drop it, so that the school will give its money to someone else.

Many American graduate students doesn't even know their schools have GA, TA, RA. I have had privilege of speaking with students about available financial opportunities when they complain about the loan they are taking, and I was shocked they don't know their school offers such huge benefits that ingrate, stupid Nigerians take for granted.

A stipend of $1000 per month = N360, 000
Do your math and be grateful!

Calm down, it's not being ungrateful. It's about knowing what you're getting into. Don't just jump on any offer because you're being "grateful". When reality hit you in America, you would wish you stayed back in Nigeria and get a cheap one year masters then migrate to Canada or Australia.

Also the money we're getting is NOT free money, do the maths, we're cheap labor. But yes, we should be grateful for the opportunity for a better life, also careful to not sell ourselves short along the line.

MagicBishop:
The origin of the pandemic is Wuhan, China.

Wuhan is home to China's first Bio-Security Lab 4 - the highest security research lab that requires WHO certification.

The lab was commissioned to study highly virulent pathogens like Ebola, SARS, Lassa Fever, etc.

The lab's security is not limited to keeping non authorized personnel out but also preventing accidentally leaks from earthquakes and flooding. The French designed and built this lab and made accommodation for earthquakes even though the lab site is not cited in an earthquake zone.

Patient zero happens to be a scientists working at the lab. The Chinese govt first claimed she got infected after visiting the wild life market in Wuhan that deals in exotic animals. This was latter debunked.

The virus was actually stolen by the Chinese from a similar Bio-Security Lab-4 in Canada.

It is believed the Canadians were the ones that developed the virus.

The virus was bio-engineered as weapon and the crazy chinks accidentally leaked it on their own people.

One would think you’re right and on point, until I read I got to your line on “Bio-Security Lab 4”

There is nothing of such, we have “BSL-4” which is the highest Biosafety Lab. It’s rare and very few around the world, but you don’t need WHO certification to run a BSL-4, it’s basically high containment, and my school happens to have a BSL-4 Lab (One of the very few in the United States).

casid:
There are lots of confusing articles explaining the limitation. Most however states that since the ban is focused on immigration, they fall under the category of changing status.

https://todaynewsafrica.com/visas-affected-by-trump-travel-ban-on-nigeria-eritrea-tanzania-sudan-myanmar-and-kyrgyzstan/

If you're in America already, you do NOT need a visa. The ban is on Immigrant VISA. You only need VISa to enter the country, you dont need a visa to stay in the country.

segunbolawole:
https://www.voanews.com/usa/international-students-could-face-new-restrictions-us

Our President is at it again o, should we pray that this doesn't go thru,... Cause it will really be expensive to study in USA

You people should relax o. They deal with millions of backlogs already, you think USCIS/DHS will agree to this? A lot of these regulations get thrown out of the window, either by the agency or by the court. Calm down, apply for visa if you think you're qualified. Ah, one step at a time abeg.

TWoods:
You way over estimate the Nigerian contribution to America. America was a world super power since the 1940s, we were still a British colony at the time. Do the math... only a tiny fraction of F1 students get their education fully paid for, the rest pay hundreds of thousands of dollars into the US economy. Just because America chose not to keep you doesn’t mean it turned everyone else away... many stay on EB1A B or EB2 NIW visas. It needs only 1 or 2 Elon Musk’s...

We are the economic beneficiaries of the US immigration system, not the other way around. We are not here to “grow” the US and Canadian economies. Their economies were already great, that’s why we came here, not Sudan. Let’s call a spade a spade. If we are that great at growing economies, perhaps we should start with our own.

Nigerians are equally; if not overly qualified for EB1, Eb2 NIW, check the stats of Nigerians earning Ph.D. (even if it's to maintain status, they still get the degree regardless) And you don't get to find 1 or 2 Elon Musk by "shopping" for 1 or 2 1 Elon Musk.

You open doors for people you consider prospects, and then you might be lucky to have 1 Elon from a thousand "wannabe Elon". And when you say they need just one Elon musk, you made it sound like Elon musk discovered Physics or Fluid Mechanics and he conducts all of the research in that field.

His business relies on hundreds of thousands of Ph.D. hours, slaving away in labs, people who will forever remain nameless, to you and several other people. But then Elon and the American Government know this as well, so no point arguing on the massive contribution of immigrants to American economy. Africa is equally important in the discussion because we have the most incentive for migrating. China and India? They're growing, and most people will not consider leaving from those countries in 20-30 years from now.

You're wrong when you say we're not here to "grow" their economy, you almost contradicted yourself, if you know there are several people paying millions to get the American education, then it's safe to say they contribute significantly to the economy of the country? right? Also, take note that most of us are cheap labor to the American economy, we work 20hours, in remission of our tuition and a small stipend, without benefit and all the risk that comes from hiring a full-time employee; free up resources to do something else; again, we help grow this economy.

Yes, WE should grow our economy.

Wretch32:
You're applying to grad school but cant take a minute or two to open the link and read what it says

But you call me names, lol you go see am last last
Funny nobody in america has argued with me, it's always the know it alls who are in Nigeria

I’m in America and I think you’re not making sense.

Let people come and get the education they need. If they don’t get to stay in America an American education will still open several doors.

PS: In the end, it's America's loss. Free education and Stipend with their taxpayers' money, and then you send us out after working for one or three years. We use the certificate and work experience to move to Canada and then grow their economy. Do you think it will take them forever to figure out how disadvantaged that kind of arrangement is to them? Think about that for a minute.

Check top companies and top schools, a sizeable percentage of those running these establishments are immigrants. They know this and this is why they spend millions bringing people in every year. They want to keep innovating, their kids don't like school, so they spend millions bringing people like you and I over here every year.

LagosismyHome:
Hummmmmm deep. Is this true?

Tried to read some of it yesterday and it was vague so I left the news alone . If this is true. I wonder if it's only applicable to incoming student and not affecting students who are already there. It will be very unfair to those already there

If this is true then Nigerians shine your eyes. There no point schooling in USA especially if you are paying your hard earned money (hard truth)

The area is extremely gray.

Best bet is to get experience during opt and also learn French. �

lordeoregon:
Hopefully someone schooling in Connecticut can give you estimates on monthly rent, utility bills etc. If you cook, your groceries in a month no go pass 120 bucks. For books, you have full access to them at the library and can even get unavailable ones via inter library loan for free. Transportation na to dey follow school bus, everyone here does so.

No get high BP sha, because you will have a lot to think about and plan for these next months. Also check on LinkedIn for grad students there to give you better estimates. Use the estimates on the school website to plan for bank statements for I-20 and visa prep. Hope this helps.

Are you sure about this? I absolutely think $120 is a gross underestimation. I do $200, and I don't even eat as much.

NwanyiOkpa:
Can i resend my scores to a school that have already admitted me? I mean after retaking the GRE so that i can start pushing for funding.

If they consider GRE as part of the criteria for deciding who gets funded or not, you can mail your program coordinator and tell him/her that you retook the GRE and would like to know if you can resubmit your score, considering its part of the factors they consider in deciding the funding part of the admission process. Also, don't be shy to emphasize how important funding is to you.

Good luck.

eetzdave:
Vo......good morning
Me...good morning sir, no 9offense but being back here brings back memories, but third times the charm right?
Vo..have i interviewed you before? Cos if i had, you'd have to meet someone else..
Me...no sir, but im ready, bring it on..
Vo..why are you going to the us
Me..im going to pursue my mba which would enable pick up a managerial role upon return
Vo..why this school
Me...aside the 5 schools i applied to, uco curriculum is actually tailored to mgt where id be taking core courses like mgt account which centers on using financial information in making efficient mgt decisions
Secondly, id be taking a cohert research project in my final semester on a local industry blah blah blah
Vo, tell me that name of the 5 schools
Me...blah blha blah.
Who's sposinsoring you
Me...my dad..
Vo..what does he do
Me..he's a successful business man, he owns blah blah blah..
Vo...i see you have sponsorship, how did you get it?
Me...i wrote the gre, and my undergraduate performance contributed also..
Vo..what did you score..
Me..296..
Vo..pass me your financial informationn..
Me..passes it
Vo..types for a long time..
Vo..are you married.
Me...im a little to young for that..
Vo..(laughing) how old
Me 24..
Vo..you arent that young..
Me...im not just ready..
Vo..i see you applied to Lincoln
Me...yeah, i was afraid of the gre..
Vo..but no one fails the gre..
Me..as a matter of fact, people do..270 isn't such a good passing score ...
Vo, what do you do
Me...im an accountant in nestle..
Vo..types for the longest of time
Sorry blah blah blah, i even forgot my passport and they had to call me back to pick it up, cos i was very confused

Some times over-familiarity isn't the best.

What happened to giving your answers and getting your visa?

All these chit-chats are most definitely not necessary.

Good luck when you apply again.