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No spy here, they actually visit this thread. I once saw a system in the xray scanning room at the embassy with nairaland page on the monitor.

dreambound:
I've been wondering too .. funding is no longer the new ivy.
Maybe the VOs have done meeting regarding that.

Or wait, what if there's spy on this thread that is educating the VO of our tactics...

Visit this link: https://www.gtbank.com/personal-banking/ways-to-bank/internet-banking

Login to the internet banking portal with your internet banking login details, then go to transaction history, searchnfor the Visa fee transaction, tap or click print receipt, it will save the receipt as pdf, you can later print when you have access to printer.

Tohajan:
I did this but I didn't get the receipt, which I learnt must be taken along to interview. Although some digits were attached to the transaction details which I used as the receipt number while booking appointment.

Do I still have to find a way to get a printed GTB visa receipt? I mean is it a must I go to interview with the visa receipt?

Nobody go take my space here o, Baba God make Testimony plenty for this part, my Visa testimony must be on this part before page 30...Amen
Congratulations to everyone that has gotten their Visa on part 14, I wish you well in all your endeavors.
Michigan Tech. Students abeg make we connect.

Please house, I need your help. My friend who has a Bsc and MSC in biochemistry needs list of sure schools that will give him admission and generous funding.

Thanks

Answer to What is your U.S. F1 visa interview experience? by Anmol Narayan Soni https://www.quora.com/What-is-your-U-S-F1-visa-interview-experience/answer/Anmol-Narayan-Soni?ch=3&share=a65868f5&srid=7XPCL

Answer to How do USA visa officers decide to accept or reject visa applications? by Sriram Sridhar https://www.quora.com/How-do-USA-visa-officers-decide-to-accept-or-reject-visa-applications/answer/Sriram-Sridhar?ch=3&share=390e9baa&srid=7XPCL

Answer to How do I prepare for an F-1 Visa interview if I plan on paying my fee with an educational loan in the United States? by Jim Grupé https://www.quora.com/How-do-I-prepare-for-an-F-1-Visa-interview-if-I-plan-on-paying-my-fee-with-an-educational-loan-in-the-United-States/answer/Jim-Grup%C3%A9?ch=3&share=82a37e7e&srid=7XPCL

4gunners:
I want to take up loan for my Visa application. But from the approved transcript I've seeing so far, no one took loan. Is it advisable to use loan for the visa application? Pls, I need a a blunt answer as I do not have luxury of 59k to waste. Thanks.

On point bro

Brown2Green:
STEM students have the advantage because their skills are sought after the most in the US. But you don't have to discourage people. Everyone has a different journey!
My friend studying human resource management is currently interning at Microsoft. Yes! Microsoft.

So you want to say she should have stayed back here and dwell on her first degree that would have gotten her no where?
I think this advice is for people planning to run into the streets. Because with a degree from the USA, there are a thousand and one opportunities waiting on a global scale.

Brown2Green:
Tell that to the VO

Go through the link below and read about how GRE is becoming irrelevant year after year.

https://www.sciencemag.org/careers/2019/05/wave-graduate-programs-drop-gre-application-requirement

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My school sent an email now stating that sevis fee will be increased to 350usd by June24. If you haven't paid quickly pay before June24.

Please from which loan company and is the interest rate fixed?

amb001:
Pls get to find out every every about a loan offer even before getting into it. I just got to knw i would b paying an interest of 45k over 180 months on 30k loan i took. Most of us might be desperate to color this naija but knw exactly under the terms and condition you r comoting.

Boss...worst things are happening in other countries and the citizens of those countries doesn't speak ill of their country. Please Sir, let's mind our discussion here because the VOs are reading this thread and we might be sending a wrong signal to them.

TWoods:
The sentences in highlights are confusing to me. In one breath you say fraud is discouraged, but then admit that it is ok to commit fraud as our only chance at obtaining a US visa?

Perhaps that is why things never change for us? Because too many of us are ok with the end justifying the means... we are ok with fraud as long as it benefits us. Yet we complain that we are treated with suspicion at embassies around the world.

The US education is not designed for the rich, it is designed for Americans. Nigerians should design an education system that is affordable to its citizens. Oh wait, we can't! We've dishonestly stolen the money... all in the name of gawd of course. If there is one thing i am genuinely thankful to God for, it is not having to raise my children in a zoo where it is ok to lie with impunity.

UPS- 33,923.10Naira

Sesandennis:
How much in naira does it cost to ship i-20 package from U.S to Nigeria through Courier service.
Need your assistance ASAP

Congratulations. The way I jubilate whenever I hear approval stories ehn.

denniece1:
Hello house, my Visa was approved minutes ago at the Lagos Consulate. I would post my transcript later today.
I want to appreciate everyone for inputs to this thread, they were really helpful.

Use the name of the company or organisation that will give you the loan.

amb001:
For entity paying for trip on DS160, I put SELF even though I'm using a loan and receiving sponsorship from uncle/guardian. Am I correct?

Again, i put NO in "Have you made specific plans for trip?" Am I correct?

Congratulations bro

MasterforceII:
Visa approved this morning at the Lagos consulate.
Got to the embassy around 5:30am for a 6:30am appointment. Joined the queue, did my biometrics and proceeded Window 2 for my interview. My interview was very short. This is my transcript as I remember:

V.O: Good morning.
Me: Good morning. How was your weekend.
V.O: Very well. Can you pass your documents please?
*passes documents and she examines them for about 10 seconds
V.O: So How did you get to know about this school?
Me: When I decided to apply to graduate school, I made research online about schools that offered research on grid integration of renewable energy resources and I came about Auburn University, amongst others.
V.O: How many other schools did you apply to?
Me: 8
V.0: Have you heard from all?
Me: No. I haven't heard from 3 schools.
V.O: How many schools have you been admitted to?
Me: 3 schools.
V.O: Can you name the schools you haven't heard from?
Me: I haven't heard from Iowa State, Virginia Tech and RPI.
V.O: Okay. Are you married?
Me: No.
V.O: Are you single?
Me: Yes I am.
V.O: Do you have any kids?
Me: No I dont.
V.O: Do you have any relative in the US?
Me: Yes, an aunt.
V.O: Where in the US is she?
Me: She's in Louisiana.
V.O: Congratulations, your visa will be ready in 3 days. You can pick it up at this location. You'll get a text from us when it is ready. Have a nice day.

Lol. To think I prepared all weekend to talk about my research and that wasn't even asked at all. Wasn't asked for GRE or Toefl scores or my funding. Felt rather anticlimatic as I was ready to answer questions about my research. lol. But regardless, I give thanks to God.

Grateful for this thread as it was very helpful in my preparation. Goodluck to everyone and see you in Trumpland or whoever owns the land in 2020.

My I-20 was generated the same day my school confirmed my source of finance

Time2win:
I know. What you said is not the reality though about NIU. I20 processing may take up to 21days but that's not the actual time it takes most times. I have processed i20 for my friend there and it took just 10days.

Anyone that wants to schedule or reschedule Visa interview appointment, monday 6:30am 3rd of june is now available.

@Brown2Green I sent PM to you boss, I need to talk to you. Thanks

Brown2Green:
Just free the I20 and work on getting a legit SOA.
And be very careful with agencies.

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Is this the Toluene that I know?
Which school did you graduate from?

toluene1234:
Good day house,

My Sevis fee payment is expected to be made today, please after the payment, what will be the nxt step to booking a visa interview?
I will appreciate step by step instructions.

Thanks

Bros you too like money o...☻

Johnolukolade:
80,000.00NGN... Do you need help with the payment? �

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Hi sir,
I sent a PM to you, I need to talk to you privately sir

fairheart:
As you already know, I'll personally advice you to remove Columbia University from the list. I'll advice you stick with Baltimore or opt for Salisbury. That you were refused twice says nothing about your school, but maybe because of the tuition. You can still get your visa on Baltimore I-20. But it would have been more favorable if you get a scholarship of at least small amount, or a GA before you reapply. Why not pick other schools that are more affordable and try secure scholarship? I know it's not easy, but you could still look for other schools and apply, and yes, for fall 2019.

I sent you a PM bro

bracelum:
You're welcome!

In case you decide to wait for fall 2020 to get into a solid statistics, data science or analytics program, don't hesistate to buzz me privately for tips.

If you decide to go with Michigan Tech, I wish you the very best

Thanks for the advice bro. I'm grateful.

bracelum:
Hi,

I think I saw your post earlier. Applied Statistics is a very good course because it leads to different interesting roles in the industry. However, getting that first job might be very difficult especially if you don't have prior experience in analytics, statistical programming and data science.

My worry is your school. I don't think it is wise to take a $50K loan (for 2 academic sessions) to your school in Michigan. If you want to take a loan, take a loan for a school that offers strong on-campus recruitment that improves your chances of landing a job.

The University of Michigan Ann Arbor has a solid data science program. If you want to break the bank for a degree, you should apply next year to that program.

I wish you the very best!

Thanks for the response.
But I'm still expecting Nairalander's responses.
I need to make a decision about the loan before weekend. I want to embark on my schooling project on my own, I don't want to involve my family because I don't want to depend on anyone for help with finances.

orimahspence:
Be ready to explain your plan of loan repayment

Hi fams,
I am grateful for all your contributions on this forum so far, I really gained a lot from you guys. How I wish I had known this forum before now I wouldn't have fallen victim of red flagged school processed for me by agent.
I want to ask a question bothering me and I need the input of experience individual here.
Does it worth it to take a 25k dollar loan per academic year to pursue masters in Applied Statistics at the United state of America?

I was offered admission last week and I applied for Mpower Loan and was conditionally offered the loan but I haven't processed the loan further because I need the advice of experience friends here on Nairaland.

Thanks in anticipation for your advices.

Hi guys,
Michigan Technological University offered me admission to study Applied Statistic but no funding and I tried applying for Mpower loan to offset part of my tuition fee and I have been conditionally accepted for the loan. I want to ask if it is advisable to take loan for masters in Applied Statistics.

Hello house...
I got the the email below from the admission enrolment department of one of the schools I applied to.

The MS in Cybersecurity admissions committee reviewed your application file and were impressed with your candidacy. However, at this time in the admissions cycle, we will need to add your application to the waiting list. Note that more spots may become available, so we will notify you of an update with your admissions status as soon as possible. Please let me know if you have any questions"

Please should I still put my hope on admission in this school or forget about admission and move on?