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Joybena:
I modified the post… To join the Visa group on WhatsApp
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just put chat dot WhatsApp dot com After the SECOND forward slash (/) in the link below
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https:///HIP4FM4CU277LR0WPSSxLM

Phraser:
It's a 9-month master's program (in a top 20 school in the U.S/world), as stated on the I-20.

I wish you would not be snarkily belligerent and just offer solutions. I have reservations about what to do, hence my question on this thread. Meaning I don't need to be reminded about the risks as I am aware of them. I just want suggestions or alternatives.

Does presenting bank statements from the two sources work or not is the question.

Tim37:
This will help you

After admission (and funding for those who need it), and you've decided where you want to go:
Request for your i-20 from your school. Some give one or both of soft/hard copy, and you might pay shipping fee for hardcopy in some schools ($50 - $100). You'll usually supply details of passport page, ability to cover cost like funding letter or bank statement, etc. for this.
Get the i-20. I'll suggest you request the e-copy even if the school wants to send hardcopy, so that you can use the details to book your visa interview while awaiting the hard copy. A4 printed of i-20 is acceptable at embassy. After i-20, the next 3 items can be in any order.
V Start filling your DS-160 form online at https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/. You can use this video as a guide when filling it:
https://www.facebook.com/287980197932222/videos
/318718789713853
V Create a CGI profile at
https://www.ustraveldocs.com/ng/ng-niv-
appointmentschedule.asp and pay for your visa fee, costs #67,200 with GT Bank, and book your date at your desired location if an available one shows.
V Pay Sevis fee. You can create a coupon at fmjfee.com but someone in the US has to pay it for you. It costs $350, but there might be a $10 processing fee and people's dollar rates differ. So expect a wide range when converted. To be safe, the payment must be confirmed at least 72 hours prior to your interview.
Prepare for your interview and ace it.
Book your flight, typical ranges can cost from 250k - 400k for cheapest ones depending on location, or go for the more expensive and comfortable ones.
Good Luck.

Chemist4life:
Someone to respond to this please

Phraser:
Hello. My I-20 says my program will last 9 months. Do I put 9 months or 1 year in the section of the DS-160 form that asks for how long I'll be staying in the U.S.?

Tranquility2345:
Approved for visa interview? Wetin be that? 😏

Greatkenny2:
When are you resuming?

rsogbuyi:
I’ve created the group.
You can quote this message with your number or send it as a mail. I’ll add you ASAP. I don’t want to drop the link here cos of possible spammers

dest4real:
The person who was able to book an interview space confirmed that he/she paid for VISA fees alongside the SEVIS fees. If you didn't do what he/she has done, you shouldn't expect the same processing time!

Have you paid your SEVIS fees?

Khelvhin:
Hav you finally been able to pick an appointment date?

Zihno:
Click on “New appointment”

Kjayy:
Please house, I got these dates for visa appointment but my school resumes on the 12th August 2024. The first available date is 8th August. Please what should I do

sunspartech:
Help please

Slimszy:
Is this Lagos or Abuja? Did you pay in the bank or through app?

I understand paying through the bank app takes at most 24 hours for Abuja

Phraser:
Can SEVIS fee be paid online, or is it only through Western Union?

Phraser:
Please how long would it likely take before I hear from the embassy?

Darlx:
Thanks a lot.

After attempting to schedule an appointment date, I get this message at the end of the prompts "Your request to schedule an appointment has been received and will be reviewed. You will receive an email once your request is approved." But I did not get to select any appointment date throughout the process. What does this mean for me please? Is it that I will be matched to an available slot by them and contacted then? or They will then give me the option to pick a date at a later time? I am not even sure I understand what just happened.

Gosas:
Hello Everyone
I am here. I have been able to read couple of the threads.
Please I need assistance, I am looking to apply for a PHD for fall 2024. I am writing my GRE next week and I have also started my WES evaluation.
1. Would I be able to meet the fall batch
2. Please how do I navigate the visa and date search to be able to meet up the fall batch
3. Is it true that admission takes 3 months?

Thank you

Phraser:
Could someone please answer this?

JejeIsLife:
Hello,

i went to Gt bank to inquire for F visa fee price, to my suprise i found out they are selling for $185 = 333000 @ 1800 to $1. This is too exorbitant, is there a place where i can get it cheaper.

crusader6:
Hello guys!
Please who has paid SEVIS FEES recently from Nigeria.
How did you pay it?

SammySuave:
2nd attempt
Denied
Lagos
Jan 17
20k , dad still my sponsor
Second attempt

Ear piece man just Dey deny deny
Vo: signals to come foward
Me: went confidently , good morning officer
Vo: pass me your passport and I-20
Me : passed them
VO: so why are you going to the us
Me: (prepared) I’m going to the USA to pursue my bachelors degree in computer programming with specialization in software development at Brigham young University Idaho.

V0: why BYU
Me: I chose Brigham young university Idaho for three main reasons, to begin BYU Idaho is owned and operated by the church of Jesus Christ which I am a member of, so I chose to go to a school where it’s gospel center learning, I also started and completed my predegree at Byu pathway, graduating as one of the best students with that I got acquainted to their educational system and I believe this will bring educational cultural shock to minimal while I study on campus..
VO: ok what does your dad do
Me: me my dad is a successful entrepreneur he’s also a service advisor at XYZ he’s been working there for over 10years.. he deals with importation and sales of heavy truck spare part and also servicing of vehicles.. cuts me off
Vo: okay so I see my co worker interviewed you the last time, what has changed
Me: since the last time I was here,I attended two conferences expert tech Nigeria and art technology Lagos, this ignited my desire to continue my education, I got to understand that the knowledge and skill I’ll gain from this course is essential for my career objective, also the last time I was here I was really nervous and could not articulate some questions properly, which may have made me give wrong answers to some question the VO asked

Vo: sorry I cut you off earlier what does your mum do
Me: my mom is the manager of B and J catering services a company owned by my dad, she’s also the owner of joy cleanings, she earns about 65 million naira annually , together they both paid my international student advance deposit of $4000 and would have no issue sponsoring my education
Vo: I do appreciate your bla bla
Bla, however I can’t approve your visa at the point.. the paper will bla bla bla
Prepared me just collect documents in shock waka comot.
This is my previous interview questions


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Mjosh1000:
Please where can I get a measles mumps/ rubella, card in Lagos

arocharches:
PLEASE I HAVE WES CANADA WHICH I HAVE DONE THE EVALUATION FOR MY CERTIFICATES FOR CANADA IMMIGRATION.IT HAPPEN THAT I WANT TO APPLY FOR A SCHOOL IN USA WITH SAME CERTIFICATES HOW DO I SWITCH OR NOTIFY WES THAT I WANT TO USE THE SAME CERTIFICATE IN USA OR DO I NEED TO OPEN ANOTHER WES USA.

AlphaMaximus:
US F1 Visa Interview Transcript

Program: PhD Chemical Engineering, University of Notre Dame (Fully-funded)

Date: March-20-2024

Venue: US Consulate in Lagos

Outcome: Visa Approved ✅

Dialogue

VO: Window 3, white man with glasses and white earphones

VO: reading my I-20 I see that you're going to The University of Notre Dame du Lac (full name of University of Notre Dame) and you'll be pursuing a PhD in Chemical Engineering. And you're also fully-funded! Wow! It seems all the big brains came today! Great!

Me: cracks a smile

VO: So tell me about your research.

Me: Alright. For this PhD degree, my research will be focusing on computational catalysis....

VO: cuts in and squints eyes in curiosity Catalysis? What's that?

Me: Alright. So catalysis is the use of special substances called catalysts to expedite the rate of chemical or industrial processes and also a means of reducing their energy expenditure. This research is relevant because as a process manager at The Heineken Company, we have challenges with reducing our energy expenditure and carbon dioxide emissions.

These challenges are largely due to a technical knowledge gap not just in The Heineken Company, but in Nigeria at large. Therefore, this PhD degree will imbue me with the technical expertise I need to take on a senior process management role in energy sustainability at The Heineken Company when I return to Nigeria (return fire).

VO: That's fantastic work! Do you have a bachelor's degree sir? (Sir bawo?)

Me: Yes. I have a first-class in Petroleum and Gas Engineering from The University of Lagos.

VO: Okay. So tell me sir, focuses gaze on me, have you ever applied for a student visa?

Me: Yes, I applied for a student visa in 2020 but I did not attend the interview.

VO: VO aggressively types and scrolls through his screen while silently complaining about the network Alriiiiiighttt. VO continues this aggressive action on his laptop for 1 minute

VO: Congratulations sir. reaches for the white paper of salvation This explains bla bla bla, your i20 is like a part of your visa, bla bla bla. It sounds like you're going on to do incredible work in The United States. I wish you the best.

Me: Thank you.

Fall 2024 is a go!😎