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Please I will love to know the process of how one can pay the SEVIS fee in the USA. I appreciate your feedback.

1. I used FEDEX international priority and received my I20 in exactly 3 business days.
2. When I booked appointment last week there where dates available from 4th that's today till January. Note this Abuja.
Hope this helps thanks.

arcTY:
good evening house
please i just gained admission for spring 2020 in north carolina agricultural and technical state university.
1 how does it take for form I-20 to be ready and courier to Nigeria because it is over 3weeks that i was given admission and im yet to receive the form I-20?
2 Also if i apply for visa this week, is it possible to get an appointment before nov15?
3 what is the most easiest way to pay for sevis fee?
please i need an answer

Yeah I made use of them but I never got to see the copy as I sent it straight to the school.

Futuragetty:
Hey man, does Ece grading system reduce GPA like they say? I see you have completed evaluation with them.

Please what's passport book number on the ds160 am only seeing passport number on my international passport.
Should I click does not apply urgent response please

Please what's the nearest available interview date in Abuja.

Yeah I got the admission no funding though, am preparing for my interview as am yet to receive my I20

fairheart:
Yes, it is helpful! Thank you! So, did you get the admission? Any scholarship and when is your interview? If you need any help regarding preparing for the interview, you can PM me. If you've gotten your visa, I wish you the best American can offer!

Yeah I made use of ECE for undergraduate admission process and it took exactly 5 business days to complete. But for your case 5-10 days after all your documents has been acknowledged is with them.
Thanks hope you find it helpful.

fairheart:
Hello guys, my sister is trying to evaluate her transcript and we're looking at the best and fatest. Has anyone here used ECE? How long did it and how many days did it take to verify the transcript from the school in Nigeria. Thanks!

Please about sending my I20 I want to know how's the shipping fee like via eship global and how fast it is.
Deeply appreciate your answers.

Please house is ECE evaluation for WAEC results as good as WES as that's the option I opt for due to time. I need urgent response thanks.

Please how long does it take for Waec to verify your results and send it to WES

Kindly ask the school what kind of evaluation is required because the fee of $157 dollars is for a document by document evaluation and not all schools accept that but a "course by course evaluation" which is around $257... Neco process is same with Waec.. Thanks

Janet200:
Please how much is wes evaluation for high school evaluation , I saw $157 just want to confirm before I make payment for my sibling,and has any one send neco to Wes if yes what was the process, am very familiar with waec not neco. Thanks

Thanks a lot

jaybros:
ups is 9000.cheapest....and it was delivered in two days

Please what are the prices of the courier services incharge of sending results to wes e.g FedEx, DHL, aramex and which is the fastest.. Thanks

Big congrats to you, your hard work is surely paying off

Time2win:
Visa Approved today https://www.mysmiley.net/imgs/smile/party/party0006.gif
U.S Embassy Lagos.

This was my 9th attempt since 2017 that I have been trying. I did alot mistakes at the beginning that resulted in the series of refusal but God showed forth today.

I will drop transcript later

Please what type of evaluation am I meant to do for secondary education having only Waec results (US freshman application)
Document by document evaluation or course by course evaluation. Which one is recommended.

Please what type of evaluation am I meant to do for secondary education having only Waec results(US freshman application)
Document by document evaluation or course by course evaluation. Which one is recommended.

Please can an international student defer his admission to winter semester that's the semester before spring. I need urgent response thanks.

kacey007:
I guess she is preparing for her interview.

She has already attended her interview and gotten her visa...

fairheart:
SUCCESSFUL VISA INTERVIEW NUGGET TWO

If you complain that this is too long for you to read, I'm afraid to say you're not a student

HERE WE GO! First, I want you to understand I am sharing whatever you read here from personal experience as Study-abroad Consultant and as someone who has many students in my circle. Just take what you know is helpful and leave the rest. I'm going to use many words to explain few things. That is the trick of world's education system!

NOTE that the US embassy wants you to come for interview because they want to see and hear you first before they know you’re eligible for the category of visa you’re seeking. If not, there would be no need for interview. So, in this sense, you are required to prepare to be well seen and heard well.

Your next homework in preparing yourself for a successful F1 visa interview is to be psychologically calm—so that you can be seen (as genuine) and heard by the VO. Effectiveness begins in the mind, not from the documents, or the people you know. You must tackle fear, anxiety, and self-doubt rooted in lack of confidence in your own abilities. If you have never had any major interview or breakthrough a very difficult professional goal in your life, you could be a victim of fear and tension. I remember how I used to avoid eyes contact when I needed to talk to people. But now, a man that's not afraid will look you in the eyes, smiling and able to express exactly what he wants to say. So, the goal is to stand in front of the VO and remain psychologically calm as possible. To achieve this state of mind, especially if you are afraid of your upcoming interview, you may need the following:

ONE: YOU NEED AN INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT.
Get that ready as soon as you can. List all the generic questions you know the VO usually ask during F1 interview. Take each question at a time. What do you think would be ideal to say to a question like, "How did you hear about this school?" Write the response down. It should be moderate, simple and unique according to your academic and career goals. No story! If you find it hard coming up with a fine response, seek for help.

TWO: HAVE YOUR TRANSCRIPT IN YOUR HIPPOCAMPUS
I saw a transcript here last week in which the applicant quoted the VO as saying he did not need to have a prepared transcript for the interview (and visa was granted). How ignorant of the VO! The fact that he/she is a VO does not mean they have absolute understanding of how interview is conducted. Ask the VO if he/she did not prepare for the interview that got him/her the consular job? One of the things that portray a student as “not genuine” in front of a VO is inability to talk well during the interview. Believe me, this is one of the strongest reasons most F1 visas have been refused. The fundamental reason for interview is to check on the student whether he’s genuine or just taking advantage of the F1 visa category to migrate and “Japa” as some persons here would say.

So, how did you pass the exams that got you the first class, or second class upper or lower on your certificate? Because you studied your textbook, of course! Because you studied it and became familiar with the information, you kill the questions related to what you have studied on examination day. Even Presidents of nations prepare transcript for interviews, because they know they could mess up if such is lacking. There is no man that can speak and express himself effectively (especially when tense or under pressure) except the information has been well-stored and familiar with. There are not so many students who have trained their mind to be creative with words and expression when under pressure. Most of us shut down temporary and unable to say what we really desire to say or should say when under pressure and afraid.

So, for a student going for a major interview in a decade, except you really know what to say, you may not be able to say it. You should know what to say. You should know what you want to say based on your unique case ahead of the interview and that is why you need prepared yourself a transcript for the interview. Know it! Review it! Ask yourself questions and answer them about it. If I tell you that you will not be afraid upon citing the consular at the embassy, I may be wrong. Fear and doubt are a part of our existence as human being, and it is okay. Your duty as a student going to get the F1 visa is to rise above them and say what you should say to earn an approval.

I remember a time in 2016. As an advocate for youth education and our role in shaping future society, I was invited to speak at a church with over 100 members. Due to work, I did not get to outline what I will be speaking on, though the pastor sent me a topic my sermon or talk should revolve. I wanted to go on stage without a prepared speech, but when I look at the fact that I need to quote certain bible verses, I changed my mind and prepared heading and sub-heading for the speech. I then read, revise, and read what I will be saying. When I got on stage, with all eyes on me, I greeted the audience and delivered a very motivating speech. Because I had prepared what to say—knowing that the audience is aware of the topic—everything went well. The same is necessary for the F1 visa interview.
Though things may go wrong due to certain things outside our direct control, yet, preparation against possible fear, anxiety and doubt attack attracts success.

Research shows that the hippocampus (a part of the limbic system in the brain where information and memories are retrieved) lags when your mind is under pressure and fear. Now, imagine if you've nothing stored up related to this interview and your fear of “what if I am refused” captured you? This is to say you may not be able to express yourself well; confusion! The consular may think you’re not a genuine student. Though, there is exception for students who stammer.
So, read the transcript from time to time. Get familiar with it. Does that mean cramming? You call it cramming; I call it PREPARATION FOR A MAJOR INTERVIEW—one that is a defining moment for the rest of your career and even life.

IN addition to this, have mock over and over with someone who can assess you. This is as crucial as having the transcript.


THREE: BELIEVE IN YOURSELF
I have seen professionals at the top of their career who have strong self-doubt in themselves. Once you tell them to go achieve something new, they come up with all sort of excuses that, if you trace the root of these excuses, you will find them in lack of confidence. Young, old, educated and uneducated all have issue of personal faith—depends on the level of success we are trying to achieve. You need to tell yourself that if others have done it and get their visas, you can do it, and do it better. A prospective student going for his interview soon told me that this evening. That's confidence!

I broke the chain of my own self-doubt several years ago, when I started reflecting on how strong I have been in the face of difficult situations. You, too, have seen a lot. You need to remind yourself that if you could go through what you've been through, be it your undergraduate education, professional training, personal growth--or whatever, you can also handle this coming interview. Revisit the list of your progresses, academic and professional experiences and endeavours. You have had your own success here and there, although you remember your failures more. So, don't listen to any shallow voice saying you can't have a nice interview and get the visa. Even Bill gate, Warren Buffet or Jeff of Amazon have times they take care of their self-doubt too. Take care of yours too, so you can do things confidently pursue and achieve your heart desires.

You need a lot of “I can do it”; a lot of "I am going to smile in there and talk to the VO”; a lot of "this is what I want for my career, and I'm going to get it." Tell yourself all these positive stuffs to heat up the root of your self-doubt and observe them dry.


FOUR: DRESS WELL & NEAT
I do not have much to say here as "well and neat" have different meaning to each person. But I will recommend you wear something you are comfortable in. Look your best. But mind you, simplicity is the best! Don't dress to the interview like Olosho (smile)


FIVE: HOPE FOR THE BEST; BALANCE YOUR EXPECTATIONS
As a young person, life has taught me that it is erroneous to think everything will always go the way I want. Sometimes, we are victim of circumstances we know nothing of, and that we cannot control—even after we have done our ultimate best!

Do not see the F1 visa as do or die, except you want to experience high blood pressure. If you have done your best, allow things to happen. Exhale all the worries that “what if I am refused” may have induced. What if you’re refused? So? You reapply! What is you’re refused again? You reapply! You don't give up just like that!

But have you also thought of “what if I am one of those good number of students Fairheart saw in his dream that got their visas in 2019? Of course! Think about that too!

This is what I call balanced expectation. Sometimes, life is 50/50! But this does not mean you should follow the erred opinion that what will be will be. No, most times, things be because we make them be. You still need to do your best. Just make sure you balance your expectation. Funny enough, balanced expectation on results we expect from our endeavours induce calm state of mind and boost confidence. Try it and see how all your worries and anxiety will be lifted. This is a magic pill I have used to liberate myself from unnecessary worries and anxiety when pursuing something I badly desire.

A balanced expectation is vital as we go through life and its modus operandi. King Solomon once said there is “factor of time and chances” at the centre of events that occur to every human being in life. Some things will go wrong even when we do the right thing. Some things will go right, even when we make mistakes and mess up. Why? Time and chances! These are forces of fate. You could be refused in May and get the visa in June or July. I always quote a close friend who was refused 8 times and got it the 9th time. I still ask why and what he did wrong during those 8 appearances at the embassy. Just imagine it too!

SIX: LAY YOUR CAUSE BEFORE GOD
This is my last advice for all of you going for F1 this fall. Whether you believe in God or not, there is God. There is God o! And one of His attributes is that, He listens to genuine prayers of those who have faith in Him. I am not trying to motivate you. This is the reality. God hears prayer! So, if you are worried, pray. If you are unsure, pray. If you think you may experience hard luck, pray. If you have stubborn confidence that you will get a visa approval, pray.

A friend told me that each time he fast and pray on a particular thing he wants, door always open. He then said if fasting is not part of the prayer for the request, he hardly see the result. We both laughed. I almost took him for a prayer warrior. But then, I remember Jesus saying in Matthew 17:21 that without fasting and prayer, certain miracle will not happen.

Hey, maybe you should pray and fast too about this favour. Because you may need God's favour or good luck (the secular term for favour) to supplement your preparation. This could be the last thing to do to open the door.

Alright dreamers! I will try and re-post this for Spring 2020 students. Don’t forget, the approval rate will be higher than refusal this year. Keep counting the visas. God bless!

Nice Job! What a great advice

RealKesla:
am stil researching more scholarships

So can I transfer at 200lv and continue from 200lv

Chemical2:
CUNY is totally legit for visa purposes.

Thanks very much how long does it take to get an I20 form after sending them all necessary information like bank statements e.t.c

How long did it take for your school to verify your documents and get your I-20 ready for mailing.

dimejalex:
Hello nairalander my school mail me yesterday about my i-20 saying it ready for mailing so I was sent my school code and my sevis fee number can I go ahead and pay my sevis fee sir while waiting for my i-20 ?

Answers please

Legit215:
Is City University of New York a safe school for getting a visa

Is City University of New York a safe school for getting a visa

Please guys I want to send my mailing address so I can receive my I20 form I used a PMB address of my secondary school is that fine as my postal code. So as to recieve it quickly I live in Abuja

Time2win:
Yes.

So schools do allow one entry in July

When is one allowed entry into USA for fall semester can one enter July that's 30 days prior to start day

How safe is it buying travelling tickets from Emirates through jumia travel. Because jumia travel has good deals.

Someone of 17 years of age how can he show family ties to his home country while applying for a student visa into a university to make the interview more appealing