EfTee14:
Good day House, pls who knows of how to contact them for passport pick up, today is the 5th day and am yet to receive a mail on my passport pick up and tomorrow is my flight....Thanks

Don’t worry....they will get back to you ....Relax but try to track it and let’s know what’s saying

OtunbaTee:
What God cant do doesn't exist..

1st application August 4th refused October 2nd

2nd application I did myself with Gods help on October 8th and approved today January 8th..

Thank you Jesus...I was so worried and God did it...

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Am so happy for you ....Congratulations to you ......I and my family tap into your testimony and it shall all end in praise

Chocs:
Modelove

Hello, welcome to the thread. All the information she needs to apply for a master’s and also the study permit/visa can be found on this thread and also the old threads. You’ll gain a lot of info by reading through this thread and the previous ones. Please find the link to page one of thread 18 below.

https://www.nairaland.com/6321900/canadian-student-visa-thread-part

If she meets all the requirements she’ll be granted the visa regardless of her age. Older people get visas every day. You can tell the thread what course she wants her master’s in and you’ll get suggestions.

You can start by
1. Deciding on the course she wants
2. Check out the requirements and select a few schools
3. Apply for the admission
4. Start preparing visa documents
5. After getting the admission, you can apply for the visa


She can go with her whole family if she has really strong home ties. Otherwise, she can apply alone and bring her family later. Or apply with one or both kids and bring the rest later. There are many options based on her circumstance.

After reading through the thread, If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.

Best wishes

Thanks so much for your prompt response....Am grateful ooo....lemme start working on them. She finished her Undergraduate with 3.54 like 8 years. She wants to go for her Masters in Accounting...She has over 6 years working experience in her field. But the concern is Can we get very cheap schools? Or Schools with funding

Hello everyone....I need help oo. My sister wants to go to Canada for her Masters degree. She’s in her mid thirties and also married with 2children. Please where do we start from (Would appreciate if we could get names of schools with funding). Then with her kind of profile....How high is her chances of getting Canadian Visa. Would appreciate your responses ooo

Ok, No problem.

tsirin:



please can we chat ?

My School Mate....Congratulations ��

jayzen:
VISA APPROVED
30th October, 2020
Lagos consulate
Window 9.

So it went thus:

VO: Good morning, pass your documents(I was trying to separate my i20 from other documents the biometrics peeps folded with it but he said I should pass all, so I did). Are you nervous?

ME: ( I didn't know what to answer that will suit him so I just smiled . I was actually nervous)

VO: There's no need to be nervous, we're just gonna have a conversation, OK?

ME: OK.

VO: Why are you going to WIU?

ME: I'm going for my master's degree in(cuts me off)

VO: Tell me why you're going to WIU, not some memorised lines

ME: (I think I flustered for words here cos I didn't know what he wants to hear) The school offered me a full graduate assistantship that covers (cuts in again)

VO: Are you going to WIU because they're going to fund you? OK listen, if someone walks up to you and says “why do you want to go to this school, what would you say?

ME: OK. I'm going there because the RPTA program will offer me a GIS certification along with my degree and.... cuts in

VO: What's GIS?

ME: it's geographic information system

VO: What's it used for?

ME: It's used for collecting and analyzing spatial data in...

VO: Why do you want to study GIS?

ME : I'm not going to study GIS, it's just a certification that comes with the program

VO: I know, but why do you need it .

ME: It's important in natural resource management and that's the concentration I'm going for(He nodded)

VO: Who'll be sponsoring you?

ME : I received a graduate assistantship that covers my tuition and offers monthly stipends, the deficit will be taken care of by my uncle

VO : What does he do?

ME : He's a medical doctor in the UK

VO: Have you traveled out of the country before?

ME : Never had any reason to

VO : Are you married? I said no
Do you have kids? I said no

He types briefly and said he'll be issuing my visa and to keep my i20 safe, pay my reciprocity fee.... Then I left.

Suggestions from my experience :
1. Don't try to avoid any VO, have an open mind and be ready for anyone you're sent to otherwise you'll be disorganized and disoriented within your first few seconds. This happened to me. I was hoping not to be interviewed by that VO. He was a big time driller.

2. Sometimes, your proposed response might not be what a particular VO wants to hear. So, have something else up your sleeve, something genuine and convincing.

3. Prepare, pray and focus.

4. It's OK to be nervous, but get over it fast so that the brain can think.

Fairheart and Texrem, you both deserve a special mention here, words will fail me if I wanted to detail how helpful you both have been. Thank you so much. It's amazing how you two can switch from a friendly conversational tone to a strict VO mode

@Omomayelekasi, sincerely, you're an angel in human body . Thanks for all your help and support, the motivation, the subtle chastising. You deserve the best of life.

Thank you all nairalanders, I learnt from every one of your posts. Thank you Vincent, I don't take you for granted at all. God bless you for all the little things you did that now means so much.

Success to the rest of you guys
And congratulations in advance!!

For any one going for their interview in Lagos and is thinking of where to lodge....You can lodge at Federal Civil Service Club at Obalende (there is a hotel inside the club) you can pm me for more details. The embassy is very close to the hotel and also treakable.

Congratulations to all those who got approved today...and to those denied please keep on trying and do not loose hope because some of those who got approved today were at one point denied too....So Y’all should keep pushing.

thedsl:
Hi guys. The April 5th date for Lagos is still there and I booked it, but I can see that the emergency request is for people starting their program within 60 days and mine is like 74 days from now. (18th January). Does that mean I’m not fit to apply for the emergency appointment?

Should I try or just wait till 18th November to request an emergency appointment? Please help. Thank you

please go ahead and try ooo....

RubyPrincess:
You can google it. It is on their website.

https://ng.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/family-based-immigration/after-the-interview/

https://jp.usembassy.gov/visas/nonimmigrant-visas/visa-status-check/
check the part that says issued.


But if you don't feel comfortable sending a mail, which I also weirdly understand, just wait out the process. till they contact you.

Thanks...Will email them as soon as the 10 working days elapses. I appreciate your prompt responses

RubyPrincess:
I actually called them first and I was told to send a mail.

I sent a mail to LagosNIV@state.gov

I told them the date my visa was approved and that I have not been called to pick up my document(s).
I also mentioned that the 10 business days window has elapsed and then went ahead to but my information for them to identify and search their system.

They replied and told me to go pick up. They replied the next day.

So, I'll advise that you send a mail. I understand your worry. I was worried too. It'll be fine!

cheers!

Oohk...Thanks so much ....Please where did they state that one has to wait 10business days before sending mail? I just want to be very sure before sending the mail though my own never reach 10business working days. Did they give you reasons for the delay?

JadePrincess:


They didn’t. I sent a mail to Lagos NIV after 10 business days elapsed from the 13th. I sent a mail on the 27th. They replied me on the 28th. I picked up on the 29th.

Thanks so much for your response....Please what was the content of the email you sent? And please I need the full email address you sent it to .....Because I have still not heard from them...

JadePrincess:
Have you ever used this before? It always says no status update available.

I enter A0********

Or am I entering it the wrong way? Should the A be removed?

I did my interview on the 13th and I am yet to get a mail from them.

However, people that did theirs on the 16th and 19th respectively have gotten mails.

Please have they later emailed you that your passport is ready for pick up

Anybodie:

Chill and remain calm, you'll definitely get a mail and SMS when it is ready
The protest affected their processing also. My visa was approved on the 16th but I didn't get any mail/SMS until Wednesday afternoon, while someone that interviewed the same 16th got his own mail on Tuesday. I eventually picked it up yesterday afternoon. So just chill for now

Thanks So much . But you know it’s not easy to remain calm like that....One’s mind will be there

DrSaint001:



Have you tried calling today? Any progress with that?

I called today and they said they will get back to me once it’s ready. Does it take this long?

DrSaint001:



Have you tried calling today? Any progress with that?

Yes I called them in the morning and they said it’s not ready that they will get through to me whenever it’s ready .....Does it take this long ?

ZionSpecie:

Don't worryyoure good. I only suspect your status hasn't been updated in a while. That message of 2 business days must have been there since it was last updated. So check the date it was last updated

Thanks so much ....I will check that

Lifeisforliving:



Is ur passport still with them

Yes it’s still with them

Hollyholy:


Why dont you wait out the two days quoted first. You can count two official days and check again.

Ok....Thanks so much

ZionSpecie:

This seems unusual to me. I think it wont hurt to call the Lagos office and tell them what you saw on your visa status

thanks so much. I Tried calling them today but because today is a pubic holiday I could not get through. Will call them first thing tomorrow morning. Have been so worried though

adelawry:


Use this to check the status first...

https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx?App=NIV

Is it still on administrative processing or it already states issued ? When you confirm it has been issued, then you can be sure it’s ready for pickup. I did my interview on same day though I paid same day. A lady who paid the next day like you has gotten a mail for pickup too.

Thanks so much for responding....I tried using that link you sent to check and this is what it brought.............Your case is open and ready for your interview, fingerprints, and required documents. If you have already had your interview, please check your status after two business days. If no interview was required, please check back in two business days for the status of your application.
For more information, please visit U.S. Consulate

I also tried tracking it but it’s not bringing any information out .....Please help mii....Is anyone experiencing this too ?

Please help!!!! Does getting a mail from the embassy that ones visa is ready take long ? Because I had my interview on the 19th of this month though I went back the next day to pay the reciprocity fee and up till now I have not heard from them....I think most of those who had their interview on that date have been mailed ....Getting worrried ooo...Please what should I do

Lildairo:
Hello House,

Those that filled the emergency form with Lagos recently, how long did it take the embassy to reply you & schedule an appointment for you?

Thanks.

it took like 4days

Sharon8:


Congratulations dear. Waiting for your transcript

thanks so much ...will definitely post it

Approved!Approved !Approved at Lagos embassy ....This can only be Gods doing ooo ....Abi who I be���...Thanks to Nairaland people oo expecially those who responds to questions asked and for posted transcripts too ...���Will be sharing my transcripts too later

fairheart:

Except there's a problem, you should be charged CBN $ rate.

....Mr fairheart I really need your help oo ...Av sent a pm to you sir

Thanks for responding..Firstly I want to know how much is The Reciprocity fee....Secondly how do I go about the Mock interview ....Am still expecting my original I-20 but guess I will be going with the printed one except I get it before Monday...

Anybodie:

What have you done and what are you yet to do?

Cocao:


Calm down okay, you can do this. First you need to pay your sevis and visa fees. Next print out your I-20 and all your other documents. Fill in your ds form, start reviewing interview questions and come up with a game plan.

Thanks jare.....I already payed my sevis and visa fees .....I want start printing the other documents today....

I have just been given an interview date for October 19....which is next Monday .....I just don’t know where to start from because I received the mail this morning
..Please help ooo


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Dutch2:
Good Morning Fam.
I'm currently applying to a university but I'm not undecided on which semester to apply for- Spring semester which will start January or Fall of the 2021/2022 academic session, this is because I'm not sure of what the visa process would look like now considering the pandemic. In order to be on the safe side in terms of getting an F1 visa which do you suggest I apply for

Apply for falls 2021/2022 to be on the safer time and to have enough time to get yourself prepared

Evans211:
Visa Approved!!

Profile-
Program: MA Political Science
GPA- 3.28/4
Deficits- $6,677
GRE- 318
School- Texas Tech University (Spring)



I had a very concise interview. Before I proceed into proper details, permit to use this medium to thank Samuel (Sammy like I fondly call), Fortune, Fairheart, Mathew, Francis, Acers family, and a host of others I am yet to mention; these amazing lads gave me the mock interview and confidence (some deadly guts) to face my fears.

Sunday (4th Oct, 2020) is just like every other day where I casually mailed Lagos consulate with a view of booking an expedited appointment with no much expectations. I barely recall sending a mail that Sunday! On Monday morning, I got a mail from lagos consulate slating an appointment by Friday! FRIDAY? that must be a huge joke! How could I possibly pay sevis fee, fill my DS-160 form, get an updated I-20 to spring, going through the hassles of documents printing in just 4 days?! Hell no... I'm skipping this appointment. I was so damn sure about this on Monday but by Tuesday morning, I reflect on my thoughts and realized how golden this opportunity is. I presented my case before these great guys, Samuel and fortune who offered to help with documents printing errands and transcript drafting respectively, while I take care of other tasks.

Wasn't really thinking of the mock interview preparations until Thursday afternoon after arriving at my lodge close to the Lagos consulate at VI. It was a tedious experience filled with funny memories.

Thanks to the virtual mock interview organized by Mathew, Sam, Francis et al where I was given a friendly but yet, rigorous drilling, critiquing my transcripts which helped in boosting my confidence. Studied through the night with an open but yet prayerful mind...


By morning, I headed straight to the consulate; tho a walkable distance but I booked a cab. Upon my arrival, I focused my gaze on the scanty applicants (about 35 in total) contrary to the usual expectations. I shaped my mind and blended with the cue while I await my faith. Waited for about half an hour before the rain started (that's a story for another day). The CGFI official instructed us on the document arrangements while we align on a single line heading straight to the interview unit..............

The VO is in window 9, probably in his mid 30s. A very wonderful and yet witty conversationalist. He denied about 4 applicants ahead of me and issued 3 approvals. I won’t lie, my morale was dampened but I kept a straight face. A lady just ahead of me was literally begging the VO to reconsider his denial and almost not leaving the spot! (In my head I was like, hey pretty! Leave that spot before you annoy the VO.. don’t implicate me pls........)

Here goes my interview with the VO ���


VO: Good morning, pass me your passport and I-20.

Me: I obliged.

VO: What are you going to do in the US ?

me: I am going for a Master’s degree in Political science with Concentration in International Relations and Public Policy, in Texas Tech University, Lubbock.

VO: not a single word from him as he kept typing......(I wasn’t sure if he heard me but I kept my cool).. So who is sponsoring your studies?

Me- Well, I was offered a Graduate teaching assistantships with full tuition waiver and some monthly stipends to help offset my living expenses and my uncle will help with the deficits.

VO: ...keeps typing for a couple of seconds, this time around a bit longer than usual. So what does your uncle do?

Me- He works as a Real estate Developer and owns a wholesale supermarket.

VO: where does he work at?

Me: Lagos

VO: okay. ...keeps typing.... So where did you graduate from ?

Me- The University of Ibadan in May, 2018

VO: Have you ever travelled out of the country ?

Me- No sir, I had no reason to.

VO- Are you married ?

Me- No sir.

VO: What is your program start date?

Me: 04 January, 2021

VO: Oh! You said you graduated from University of Ilorin?

Me: No sir, I graduated from the University of Ibadan.

VO: I see... Okay. I will be approving your Visa. have your reciprocity fee paid at window 23 and make sure you make travel plans not more than 30 days before your program start date.. you will need your I-20 at the POE ...........blah blah blah... I smiled as he utter the golden words!!!

From what I observed, the interview lasted less than 2 minutes! No other documents requested. Financial statement was handy but he never asked.

Wow A very big congratulations to you ...I tap into this type of grace.Am also waiting for them to give me a date....I sent a mail to them last night and have submitted the form sent to me. Please how long does it take for them to schedule me for the appointment?