₦airaland Forum

fairheart:
Go to Itako!

Wealth1199:
Kuje is far. Its a satellite town and i guess that the reason for the price. Theres a hotel around Utako for 5k... can't remember the name. It's owned by one of this transport companies. Just get to Utako and ask around there u'll b directed. Plus utako to d embassy early in d morning is nt far considering that there no traffic at all early in d morning btw 6 and 7am. Car drop from utako to embassy is around 500 naira. There's also abc transport hotel in dat same utako for 8000 naira i think.

Rashduct4luv:
All i want to see is "And Jesus said: Accept me O everyone on earth as your Lord and saviour to be liberated"!

What you quoted up there lacks substance! Every Prophet (like Moses, Noah, etc) said similar things.

Islam till we drop, Aamin.

sheke01:
What's your schedule for this program?
.
schedule for your program is the numbers of credit hours you will be taking, Program duration, numbers of Semesters.
I hope this helps you.

soulpiano23:
Hallelu juah---Got my Visa approved on the 14/09/18.This is Heavenly favour!
Had never been to any embassy in my life(even Benin Replublic if that exist)
The interview was like 3-5mins.I prayed for favour all through last week,even while the interview was going and God favoured me.
Celebrate with me cos God is faithful and will favour you when you sincerely cry onto Him.

My transcripts...
I just got my visa approved today(14-09-2018)
This is beyond my ability(dont say am claiming holy holy).when God is involved you will ascribe all the glory to Him which is my case.
The story.........I will try to keep this short
I have been aspiring to further my education in developed countries USA as my target.Written GRE also did WES evaluation as required by the school I finally applied to. Miraculously, I was awarded FULL schorlaship and in addition,i would be paid monthly stipend in August 10 2018 and I have to resume by 27th of August.hmmmmm. My heart started beating like the heart of rabbit oooooo.I borrowed money to pay for SEVIS cos I was damn broke.I also hustle the visa application fees but the ealiest appointment date available was 14/09/18.Cold and POOH catch me cos i was thinking I would not make it with the resumption and probably loose the juicy schorlarship ooooo.I started sending mails to the school,the department,international admission office like a sales man that wanted to keep tracks of his customers.Nairalanders I sent endless mails ooo stating my situation and condition.Surprisingly,I was moved to Spring 2019(Jan) with the schorlaship and stipend still intact.Halleluyah!
Started praying for Favour on my appearance,Favour from my voice and words of my mouth ,Favour all round.Today ,woke up 4:00am hit the road 4:30am declaring favour on the road and on the traffic oooo.The traffic at Island today(14/09/18) was scaring cos am not use to this axis at all.Got to a point and jump on Okada.Got there 7:50 and I was scheduled 6:30am.Started panicking cos I have never been to any embassy before .Started asking people about my situation ,one young lady understood my siyuation and said I will be attended to.8;30am I was in ,going thru security screening.I never knew there was one small flash drive hidden inside my file oo.The security lady asked:Do you hhave flash in your file ? I said No(confidently oooo).The lady screen the file and said you have flash in that file.Lo and behold I saw the evil flash oooo.I mmediately i was directed back to square one(Join the queue from beginning.This time it was 9:00.and seems the whole of lagosians were on the queue.Some how,I jump to the front oooo.by 9:10.I started seeing blue papers like no tomorrow.
The interview started
V.O: Your documents
Me:Good morning
V;O: she did not reply my greetings ooo
V.O: how do you know about the school?
Me: I started saying story oooo
Vo: Calm down
VO:HOW DO YOU HEAR ABOUT THIS SCHOOL
ME:ONLINE
VO:WHAT DO U DO NOW:
Me: I work in a research and development of company...........
VO:WHY MSC IN CHEMISTRY
ME: THERE ARE ALOT OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT THAT ARE going in the USa that are ALIENs TO ME ,I WANT TO STAY INFORMED IN THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT WORLD SO THAT I COULD BE BETTER EQUIPPED AND ALSO get BETTER job
VO: ARE YOU MARRIED
ME :YES WITH 2 KIDS
VO: Are they coming with you during your program
Me: No( which kind witch question is that)
VO: I have to ask you now so that your family wont be denied visa when they plan of coming to join you during your program
Me: No
VO:started typing ooooooooo
Vo: who is sponsoring this
Me: the fact that I got full schorlarship with monthly stipend, my cousin will take care of my welfare
VO: Where does your cousin work
Me: XYZ as ………
VO: have you travelled ouside Nija before
Me: No(with smile)
VO: started typing like no tomorrow
VO: I have approved your VISA,she circled the collection point on the white paper and started talking oooo
ME: Joy unspeakable blocked my ears ooooooooo.I didnt hear anything again till I stepped out to get my phones from the police officer.
MY advice: Pray for favour and ensure all your documents and your responses during the interview align with whatever you are going to do in USA.
IT IS REALLY A NEW DAWN ERA
Same is mine , because what eyes have not seen nor ears heard shall become the order of the day………………..

sheke01:
Secondly, "your why this school is so weak. The VO even made it known to you by cutting you off twice, before ending the interview with "it doesn't matter. The rest question was just for documentation sake. While practising, did Your response to "why this school even" sound like a good reason to your ear that would make a student choose the school over more than 2000 schools in the US??
You need to be specific on this. Talk about the laboratory Instruments available to you in this school, equipments, interactive communication sessions, current trend in mathematical and statistical analysis that you will utilize in this school and that you won't easily access in other schools. Please don't go and use this my examples o, try and get something peculiar to MBA and talk about it.

I hope I made some sense.

folmus:
Are you still on this? I thought the schools I helped you paid for gave you admission. In fact I thought you are in Yanke already. Pm me if you still need help.

xdamson:
Guys going for interview.

Below link might be helpful.

https://m.facebook.com/notes/f1-usa-visa-experiences/100-visa-interview-questions-with-answers-p/430191283776202/

paroh137:
aoh wow really? Thanks But my question is, I can choose the centre I want or will one be assigned to me?

LearnAndObey:
You can do it all on your PC

angelajuni:
great stuff you guys do and great learning place.

My visa interview is early October for Spring 2019. I am a little concerned about two things
1) Two of my friends are standing in as my sponsors. I see a lot of people say uncle but these guys are actually my close friends and from a different tribe. When asked about my sponsors, it is ok to tell the interviewer that my sponsors are my friends?

2) I submitted 2 bank statements for my i20, on my i20 just one name of the sponsor is on it instead of two different names. School says it's ok like that. Is it really ok to have two different bank statements but just one name on the i20?

Thanks.

Uwaeromosele:
I have A Software i just Discovered that would Save us time of searching for mails and phone number of Prospective clients.
Go to U tube and search for Kabilo cracker and then look for the latest video.the software is called lead grabber pro,Watch the tutorial and also download. It be used to generate email and phine number. the software is all cracked .Thank U

mrchemist:
Gud All ,Please, I m preparing for my Interview what are the documents I should be taking along
I am getting the following
1.Company Bank statement (Scholarship)
2. Form i20
3. Int. Passport
4. Sevis reciept
5. 2 Passport photograph
6. Bsc statement of result
7. Scholarship letter and Affidavit of Sponsorship.
8. GTB visa payment slip
9. Admission letter
10. GRE and TOEFL scores...

Sooredaniel:
Got my passport yesterday. Had to immediately book my flight. I’m off today. I really appreciate every honest input on this thread. Seriously Nairaland is underrated!! My story is a bit different, it’s more of favor than merit! God has been surprising me all round.
I wrote my exams at a time when it was almost impossible to get a school accepting applications for fall 2018. Wrote the GRE in March, Toefl in April. I could only come up with 2 schs that were still accepting applications; St. Cloud State Uni and Georgia southern uni. Applied to SCSU. I almost gave up at some point when I was lost on how to go about Wes. Completed Wes a month and 5 days after deadline (May 15). Got admitted June 20. Booked visa appointment on August 17 ( (7:15AM)
Was interviewed by a fair lady in her mid 30’s at window 5. Blue paper was flying everywhere. She denied the army officer before me, dude was fully kitted. Was like ehnnnn mogbe
Transcript
VO: Good morning
Me: Morning
Where are you going?
I’m going to St. Cloud State University, 720 4th Avenue south, MN for a research Masters program in Gerontology with a concentration in Bio-gerontology.
VO: oh.. I see you have a partial scholarship how did you get it?
Me: Ermm.. We’ll I think I had a convinsing SOP and maybe my publications and test helped too.
VO: *types for a while* What were your test scores
Me: GRE 291, Toefl 78
VO: Can I have your personal statement of account
Me: *hands her* not looking satisfied so i quickly handed her my mums SOA
VO: ok.. I’ll be approving your visa but I need you to sign here *points to I-20*
Me: ok ma’am.. God bless you!
Was actually considering differing till spring but then I received a GA offer on Monday that included part tuition remission and monthly stipends! Had to stay putttt! Thank you all. Flight is 12PM lemme sleep small. God bless!

LagosismyHome:
There no harm in mentioning both sponsors and the treasury bills

folmus:
You answer is fine. If you feel you need to add your TB as additional evidence of your ability to finance your education, go ahead. Its ok.

LearnAndObey:
Please assist me crosscheck my mock interview too.




Me: Good Morning
VO: Good Morning, Pass me your passport and i-20
ME: I did sharply
VO: why going to the US
Me: I am going to Cleveland Land State University for my BSC in Information Sysystem
VO: Why US?
Me: It's a known fact that a degree in the United State is well respected and highly ranked, therefore, I see a foundational degree in the US to be a very good decision.
VO: how did you get to know about the school?
ME: My Dad's friend who is an alumni of the school recommended it to me, and as a result of this. I went online to read more on the school curriculum, Standard, program offered and it's notable alumnus.
VO: How many Schools did you apply to?
ME: 4
VO: Name them
ME: Cleveland State University, Georgia State University, Washington and Lee University, Appalachian State University.
VO: How many admitted you?
ME: Cleveland State University, and Georgia State University.
VO: Why Cleveland State University for a business seeking degree and not top schools.
Me: Cleveland state University at the Monte Ahuja Campus is well equipped with appliances that would help me not to only gain theorical knowledge, but practical knowledge as well, thereby developing me Managarially, Financially, and Technically, which will prepare me with the best way to utilize the modern technology.
Secondly, the school is enriched with qualified professors who are always ready to render necessary assistance to students. In addition, the school is located downtown of Ohio city, which will give me the opportunity to learn in a very conducive environment.
VO: so, why Information Systems
ME: Considering the varieties of career opportunities information system offers, this program will develop the computer knowledge which I already had, and prepare me in the business administrational sector, secondly, this degree will help me enhance the Technological Advancement in Nigeria as one of the countries which is lacking behind technologically.
VO: What will this degree do for you?
ME: This degree will develop me Managerially and Technically, which will make me more valuable in the labour market, when I return to Nigeria to work in with some Telecommunication companies like MTN, GLO, Etisalat, and any other Technological business enterprise.
VO: Any Standardized Test?
ME: SAT and TOEFL
VO: When did you finish High School?
ME: 2015
VO: What have you been doing since then?
ME: After my high school, I went for an apprenticeship in Computer and hardware engineering, which was for 12 months with 6 months serving period making 18 months. After this, I proceeded as an apprentice to gain knowledge on MS word, Software installation, Ethernet Connectivity and little of graphics for total of 12 Months.
VO: Who's sponsoring you?
ME: My Uncle
VO: What does he do?
ME: He is a Professor in Telecommunication Science Department at Bleep University, and also own a Telecommunication Company.
VO: Why is he spending that huge amount on you?
Me: He's my guildian, who is always interested in my success, and am seen as an investment who will use my attained knowledge to promote his company enthusiastically.
VO: Can I have his bank Statement.
Me: Of course you can, here it is.
Vo: Glance through it and returned, said my visa is approved, and gave me a White paper

Guys please help me look into this transcript, don't be scared to abuse or correct anything.
I am not avoiding insult at all.

I am here to Learn And Obey

Hello, my Dad fixed some money as Treasury Bill in my name (1.5M), I don't know if I should make this known to the VO also, even though my uncle is the main sponsor.

2) Since the money is in my name, will my Dad need to write a letter of sponsorship, and affidavit?

Please assist.

Mock
VO: Who is sponsoring you?
I: My uncle, my Dad also fixed some money in treasury bill for me, which is set to mature by February.

MackyNaija:
From the entire process, I think the MPower option is available to students yet to arrive in the US cos they mentioned assisting you to get a visa and some other documentation that points in that line.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWPyG9yZ_Wo

MackyNaija:
3. Student Loan.
Been looking at students loans for a while...

Prodigy too like sure things not knowing that nothing in this life is sure. They only give loans to students in 'top schools'.
Unluckily for me, 3 schools I was admitted to but failed to attend are on their positive list.

Stilt gives to international students without co-signers. I jokingly applied last week for $6,000. 2 days after the confirmatory call, I got an offer for $1,500 - I could only be given a 'personal loan' and not the student loan I wanted. I need to put 4 references incase they cannot reach me.

MPower gives to international students without co-signers. I also jokingly applied last weekend after the Stilt confirmatory call, I applied for $12,000 since that of Stilt was looking promising and they allowed application for a full term (2 semesters).
I was given a conditional offer for the full sum - $12,000. I need to submit items like transcript, tuition invoice, Nigerian permanent home address etc etc and we progress from there.


Yet to accept any. I'll talk more about the terms and duration when I am chanced.

LearnAndObey:
Please assist me crosscheck my mock interview too.




Me: Good Morning
VO: Good Morning, Pass me your passport and i-20
ME: I did sharply
VO: why going to the US
Me: I am going to Cleveland Land State University for my BSC in Information Sysystem
VO: Why US?
Me: It's a known fact that a degree in the United State is well respected and highly ranked, therefore, I see a foundational degree in the US to be a very good decision.
VO: how did you get to know about the school?
ME: My Dad's friend who is an alumni of the school recommended it to me, and as a result of this. I went online to read more on the school curriculum, Standard, program offered and it's notable alumnus.
VO: How many Schools did you apply to?
ME: 4
VO: Name them
ME: Cleveland State University, Georgia State University, Washington and Lee University, Appalachian State University.
VO: How many admitted you?
ME: Cleveland State University, and Georgia State University.
VO: Why Cleveland State University for a business seeking degree and not top schools.
Me: Cleveland state University at the Monte Ahuja Campus is well equipped with appliances that would help me not to only gain theorical knowledge, but practical knowledge as well, thereby developing me Managarially, Financially, and Technically, which will prepare me with the best way to utilize the modern technology.
Secondly, the school is enriched with qualified professors who are always ready to render necessary assistance to students. In addition, the school is located downtown of Ohio city, which will give me the opportunity to learn in a very conducive environment.
VO: so, why Information Systems
ME: Considering the varieties of career opportunities information system offers, this program will develop the computer knowledge which I already had, and prepare me in the business administrational sector, secondly, this degree will help me enhance the Technological Advancement in Nigeria as one of the countries which is lacking behind technologically.
VO: What will this degree do for you?
ME: This degree will develop me Managerially and Technically, which will make me more valuable in the labour market, when I return to Nigeria to work in with some Telecommunication companies like MTN, GLO, Etisalat, and any other Technological business enterprise.
VO: Any Standardized Test?
ME: SAT and TOEFL
VO: When did you finish High School?
ME: 2015
VO: What have you been doing since then?
ME: After my high school, I went for an apprenticeship in Computer and hardware engineering, which was for 12 months with 6 months serving period making 18 months. After this, I proceeded as an apprentice to gain knowledge on MS word, Software installation, Ethernet Connectivity and little of graphics for total of 12 Months.
VO: Who's sponsoring you?
ME: My Uncle
VO: What does he do?
ME: He is a Professor in Telecommunication Science Department at Bleep University, and also own a Telecommunication Company.
VO: Why is he spending that huge amount on you?
Me: He's my guildian, who is always interested in my success, and am seen as an investment who will use my attained knowledge to promote his company enthusiastically.
VO: Can I have his bank Statement.
Me: Of course you can, here it is.
Vo: Glance through it and returned, said my visa is approved, and gave me a White paper

Guys please help me look into this transcript, don't be scared to abuse or correct anything.
I am not avoiding insult at all.

I am here to Learn And Obey

jamoyakz:
get to obalende and take a bike to famous guest inn 4k . it's hundred Naira to the embassy with keke to checking point junction cross the road and you see a car park ask anyone there. you did be directed. please be careful of all those agents. I wish you success

lalavita:
Your transcript was good, you responded well. Unfortunately your choice of school let you down. With your GRE scores, you can find a better quality programme with funding. Try again for Spring.

From Wiki;
American National University was formerly accredited by ACICS.

ACICS lost its status as recognized accreditor on December 12, 2016.[6] The university is approved to receive Title IV funding under a provisional Program Participation Agreement for 18 months beginning December 12, 2016 while it is seeking a new accreditor.

As of February 27, 2018 the Roanoke Valley Campus is nationally accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) [7] The following sites are recognized as administrative sties by DEAC: Harrisonburg Campus, Charlottesville Campus, Lynchburg Campus, Princeton Campus, Parkersburg Campus, Bristol Campus and the Dayton Area Campus.

Lamzee:
I've tried that several times and also I've called my bank customer service, they just told me they've activated it for online transaction

otoboson:
Although I don't think you'll have many potential buyers for outbound sales, you can set a BIN between $200 to $500.

I'm new to domaining so my evaluation of domains in terms of price is not very good yet, for the kind of domains I buy, I set a BIN of $450 but I make it clear to the buyers that I am open to any offer they bring.

otoboson:
Apart from the Namesilo. com sales page, which marketplace is best for outbound?
I mean one that doesn't require buyers to input details that will make them think that it's a scam considering the fact that most of them are not familiar with the domain market place.
CC @haykay2005 @iykepromotion @jamih @treasure28

I usually use the Namesilo sales page but this time I registered the domain on network solutions so I need a good and easy market place for out bound, I am currently using undeveloped. com but it seems the buyers are actually afraid of inputting their info to continue with the purchase. Even the guy who has agreed with pricing hasn't completed the transaction, some of the domains have close to 20 views (less that 1 week of purchase) but no offers from the market place even with the very cheap price of $200. I know that the domains are good but bcuz of network solutions complaints, I kept the low for a quick flip. Guys please help, an excellent market place for outbound is highly needed.

xdamson:
Hi everyone, I want to encourage you not to give up, it may seem as if you fail but hey! Refire as many time as you can. Don't give up but ensure you're a genuine student

My visa was approved on the 6th appointment

Profile:

GRE:314
TOEFL:99
Application: 4 schools
Admitted : all
Funding: 2 schools(fellowship, 15k each)

Visa approved on AP: 26/07
Visa issued. : 08/08
Passport collected. : 09/08
Departure. : 11/08
Program start date. : 10/08
PoE. : Newark, New Jersey
School: : Louisiana


I intentionally wrote out the above details, I'm sure it will answer some questions in some pips mind, I had those questions too.

Below is my final transcript (Abuja)

Vo: Good morning
Me: Good morning
Vo: can I have your i20 and passport
Me: passed it
Vo: I can see that you're going to UL
Me: yes please
Vo: when did you graduate first degree
Me: year 2011
Vo:what have you been doing since then
Me: I went for the compulsory NYSC from nov 2011 to oct 2012, I Stated working with abc bank from apr 2013 to Jan 2018, then I joined bdc bank in feb 2018 till now
Vo: so what will you do after this degree
Me: I intend to come back to nigeria to work for 2 years after which I will start my own ict consulting company, did you know that online transactions in nigeria actually hit 86 trillion naira last year? Yes, it did and Q1 2018 is already at 36 trillion naira. This is a good sphere to play in and there are more challenges that needs solutions ( I mumbled jumbled a bit here)
Vo: how much do you earn?
Me: about 314k monthly
Vo: how did you choose this school
Me: it was recommended by a colleague of mine who also did his masters there, I researched the school for areas of interest and I matched with Dr. MT, I mailed him and he requested for my cv and test scores, he was impressed and recommended me to the grad cord Dr. AM who then advised me to apply. I did and I was granted the admission
Vo: you said you wrote GRE
Me:yes, I did
Vo: what's your score
Me:314
Vo: what of TOEFL
Me:99
Vo: how do you intend to fund this degree
Me: I was granted a fellowship of 14k+ and I have been saving for 5 years and I have 11k making a total of 25k both of them covers for my tuition while my uncle who is also my mentor will cover for the monthly expenses
Vo: do you have documents to that effect
Me: (passed fellowship offer letter and both banks statements mine and uncle,fixed deposit and treasury bill certificate of my uncle) I explained further while she was checking it: my uncle actually placed the money in fixed deposit until I'm ready so as to generate more interest, my investment is on call deposit which I liquidated before coming here(the money came in 2 days ago and I know she will definitely notice, it was a genuine call deposit investment)

After perusing the documents and typing

Vo: I will hold on to this document for confirmation, if found false you and your uncle would be banned for 10 years, do you still want to submit it
Me: yes definitely
( she returned my i20 and folded banks details into my passport and placed it aside)
(Me don dey korinsinu--oluwa ese, na so devil rear head)
Vo: wait, you've been denied in Lagos before?
Me: yes, I was denied last year
Vo: what was the reason
Me:I wasn't given a reason but I was actually advised to reapply.(I had already started stammering. I wanted to say because I didn't give enough reason for ties but smth just gum my mouth)
Vo: typed very fast and gave me white copy and said the remaining pick up stuffs
Me: thank you so much.

Well, above is actually my sixth attempt, 5 in Lagos denied 1 in Abuja approved.

Don't give up, give it one more push. God is never late, if you know you know

My sneakers had no lace, forgot it in Lagos

Wore only a round neck and chinos

My hair and mustache was unkempt, didn't bother to cut it

Forgot my shakomended glasses in Lagos

My point: by all standard it was just God