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Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 1:56am On Mar 02, 2022
BarrElChapo:
Good evening all. I have been trying to apply for Visa from Nigeria on the CGIFederal website. I saw at the top of the website that I am applying from Gambia once I log into my dashboard. Did any other person experience this issue and what was the remedy?

Try call / email them to help change your location.
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 11:50am On Mar 01, 2022
Oluh:
Transcript: March 1st 2022
V:O pass me your I-20 and passport
v:O: I see you’re going to the Us for masters in mining engineering
Me: yes sir masters in mining engineering in West Virginia university in Morgantown.

V:O why did you chooose West Virginia university

Me: I chose West Virginia university because I have the opportunity to work with dr Yi Lou who is a professor in mining engineering whose research is on mine subsidence in coal mines aligns with my research interest which is on coal mining and also I have a full funding Whivh covers my tuition and health insurance and my living expenses.

V:0 what is your highest qualifications

Me: bachelors of engineering in mining engineering

V:O what did you do in the ministry of mines and steel where you worked

Me: I worked as an intern where I carry out technical and field reports and also join team in inspection of mines and mining activities.

V:O what do you plan to do with this degree

Me: I plan to come back to Nigeria to work in t he ministry of mines and steel where I worked as an intern so I can effectively utilize our mineral resources in Nigeria

V:O nodding his head, everything looks fine, passed the white paper�

Big Congratulations!

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Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 9:16am On Mar 01, 2022
TabletMan:

Hello bro
Please can you help to review my SOP ?

Hey Boss! I think, I can recommend someone to help with that. You can DM!
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 8:17pm On Feb 28, 2022
Ikenna04:
Good evening guys
I am looking to apply for a master's in information systems. So I wanted to ask what steps I need to take so I can be able to secure any form of aid from schools. Also, how can I apply to be a graduate assistant? I would really appreciate any kind of help I can get.

There are a lot of schools out there that offers, Msc IS (because na Ashewo course. Lol)
Have you made any PERSONAL research? I doubt. Google is your friend or http://www.msinus.com/content/

Check UNI OF UTAH; Oklahoma Uni; Georgia Southern Uni etc out.

For the assistantship that solemnly depends on the school’s particular way of going about it.
So, check for a school and email them to ask about it (no be crime).


Goodluck boss!

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Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 1:41pm On Feb 28, 2022
Ijebuboy525:
Hi guys, I’ve been trying to schedule an appointment but I keep getting this error message while trying to create a profile in cgifederal.secure.force.com website, is this a general issue or I’m missing something?

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Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 1:40pm On Feb 28, 2022
Recommendation(s) of ‘good’ QUANTITY SURVEY or related course schools in the US. �
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 9:56am On Feb 28, 2022
Olugene:
You said the actual salary should not be filled(in response to the corp member who is receiving 33k).
So, my question is, is it necessary to put a higher figure?even if the intended program is fully funded?

Depends on the ‘packaging’ you’re trying / wants to play. Don’t forget this Japa path is packaging, when it’s fully funded.

Goodluck boss lady!

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Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 10:07am On Feb 27, 2022
“ One dilemma people face after admission and/or funding is the issue of choice of school.
I wish to address, to the best of my knowledge, factors that should influence your choice of school.

But before delving deep into intricate details, two primary factors for one to consider any school should be:

1. Admission - you must already be admitted, if not why bother.

2. Funding - if you're unwilling to spend tens of thousands of dollars from your pocket or that of a relative, prioritize a school that: (a) fully funds or (b) partly funds your program over one without any funding.

3. Interests - this can be in two fold. Either a research interests that builds upon your previous background (like a CS graduate wanting a specialization in cyber security) or one you want to delve into (like an Economics graduate wanting an integration of machine learning and Econometrics). The issue is something must have prompted you to put in the effort to apply for a program. Re-weigh your admitted and/or funded options and see if that's what you'll truly enjoy for the next 2 (Masters) or 4-5 (PhD) years.

4. Interest from advisor (only for those who secure one) - if your advisor doesn't seem passionate about you, "forgerrit". The signs are always there but we often ignore them just like we ignore red flags in a relationship and think we'll change that partner. If you have an advisor, that's probably one of, or the single most important determinant of your research progress, mental health and pursuit of your interest while in graduate school. It's often best to seek to schedule a meeting with your advisor after admission and/or funding, if you didn't already have one beforehand. Ask relevant questions about expectations, what you're expected to learn, study plan, style of supervision, etc. You'll get some other information in the process.

5. Current graduate students in the lab - this follows from number 4 and applies only to those already assigned to a lab. Seek to speak or schedule a meeting with one or more of the current graduate students in the lab you're about entering. They are usually the most honest people who would give you reality. Please minimize your excitement and let your head be clear to assess the weight of their statements. They often either talk good things about the advisor (✅) or give bad vibes or even expressly warn you about some things (❌). Ask them about their non-academic activities, and how often they work including weekends. This would help assess if you'll have good work life balance when you enter. Ask about what tools or skills they utilize, and general life there.
Contrary to what many think, graduate school is quite challenging and not the "beans" many Nigerians think it is when they compare to Nigeria's problems. You want to be sure you're making the right choice.

*N.B:* Note that all these points only apply to those with options, not just an option. And while you could also have a single offer that has all the positives, some can have offers that carry red flags.

6. Opportunities for alumni - investigate the trend of post study plans (companies and academia) for recent graduates of your prospective school, especially in your department and/or lab. Where do they tend to go after getting a degree in your discipline? How soon do they land those opportunities (consider nationality and background in this case, as Americans can easily take a 1-year break before work, whereas internationals can't do such due to short visa expiration)? What roles and skills do the companies alumni join hire them for?

7. Proximity to industry of interest - if you're interested in particular industry post studies, then consider schools that are closer to your companies/industry of interest if other conditions are favourable.
Typically, most US major companies are located in California, Seattle, New York and a few others. Of course there are cities in other states that also have target industries. But (ceteris paribus), if you have an offer in a non-industrial Alabama and another in the heart of California, pick the latter if there's no significant difference in ranking.
Note that I purposely have not analysed ranking, as I don't believe it's a major determinant for choice.

8. Ranking - it's important but hardly matters. I'll only say pick an R1 University over an R2 (Carnegie classification of schools) if other relative conditions are manageable. Aside that, weigh other options.

*N.B:* Kindly note that the order of points is not necessarily equivalent to the order of importance in reality.

9. Country of choice - this only applies to those who have secured admission and/or funding to more than one country. Everyone has preferences in terms of "dream country", language preference, culture of the people and State/city in particular, etc. You're free to make a reasonable choice on this if you landed such competing opportunities. But look out for my last point before choosing.

10. Post-graduation plans - this is often the end goal for many. Some have even thought of this before putting in their first application especially in terms of path to green card/permanent residency (PR). I'll probably use a few case studies here.
If you're interested in returning to your home country or moving to yu another country after studies, then you need to factor in the relative recognition of your graduate degree wherever you're moving to. E.g. how well does a UK or US degree bode in Nigeria/Canada?
But if you seek PR:
The US path to such often involves securing a job with a company after graduation that can sponsor your work visa (H-1B visa) that's valid for 3 years. This can be renewed for another 3 years, but often the company would file for your green card during the first 3 years and you can get it a year or more later. If your research is of national interest to the US, and you either have a Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years experience, or a masters degree prefarably from the US, you can self petition for a green card while studying for a PhD. Or do it with the help of a lawyer. Unless you want to go through the marriage route (but don't marry wrong/ break people's heart and spoil our name�).
Canada seems to have a more straight forward path to PR after studying there, you can easily check it online. Not sure of UK's path and the rest of Europe.
But be sure your degree is relevant and readily employable where you're studying. The first 7 factors would have provided that information though.”

- Johanson.

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Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 10:07am On Feb 27, 2022
decorum003:
Gurus in the house please I need little enlightenment, I applied for Visiting Visa early this year and I have been given appointment date of March 9, during the cause I was also given admission to NEU which I'm waiting for my i-20 so as to start visa processing.
The main question now is can I go for the visiting visa interview and also go for my F1 Visa interview or I should just hold on to one

Lol. Kindly be on a phase, Biko!

F1 is advisable.

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Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 12:15pm On Feb 26, 2022
Olugene:
Really?
Even if the program I'm going for is fully funded?


What is the question? I don’t get that.
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 12:34am On Feb 26, 2022
OMOZ1:
Please guru in the house, help me with these questions,
I have two Admission letters with me but just received i-20 from one school with no funds I received a mail to apply for an assistantship but the school was not my first choice.
Is it possible to use it to pay for a SEVIS fee to secure a visa appointment and later divert it to another for the DS160 form?

YES. Possible!

When you get the new i20 (the one you really wanna use) you would just write to SEVIS support to help transfer your details to the new school.
Then you would update the new SEVIS details in your application(s) that you’ve started with the other one before.

That’s all.

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Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 12:29am On Feb 26, 2022
Olaslaze:
Hello everyone, please i need your help i just got my I-20 for summer 2022 which is expected to start june. The problem i have right now is with getting interview date because i already used surge this past December 2021….So please kindly tell me how i need to go about it to get an interview date with a v/o

Pay new Visa fee (67,200)

Update the new Visa fee in your Cgi portal (that you already created during the last time)

Update your new i20 (if you’ve change school) profile details on your cgi

You would Start seeing available dates after the above steps

Pick the date you see that comes before your June resumption

If you don’t see closer date and it’s 60days before your June resumption, pick the available date and apply for Emergency. 60days before resumption!!!

Wait for the emergency reply and go Face the VO.

Goodluck boss!

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Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 12:23am On Feb 26, 2022
ShyShyBobo:
Good evening, everyone.

I came across the employment part while filling out my DS-160 form.

I'm currently in service (NYSC) to be completed in April.

My concern is:

- Who is the employer, NYSC or the school (PPA) ?
- SALARY - NYSC pays me, but the school does not.
- Employer Address - NYSC Headquarters or the School's address in Edo state?

Thank You 

- Your PPA.

- Omo! Try put something ‘huge’ not that Tati3_kay.

- Your PPA’s Address.

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Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 12:21am On Feb 26, 2022
AGT007:
How long after visa approval does one get passport back?

3-5 working days.
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 2:42pm On Feb 25, 2022
Erudite77:


Chai!!!

These people no show love o!

I'm flabberwhelmed and overgasted because this is a tornado!

Thanks so much, boss.

Would you mind connecting with you via email?

Oh! Lol.

Feel free boss.
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 1:31pm On Feb 25, 2022
Erudite77:
Why is it taking the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa centuries before making admission decisions?

This is no longer bearable o.

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Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 9:23am On Feb 25, 2022
Juice2Pac:
Hello everyone, please can someone recommend any cheap hotel closer to the Lagos embassy.

From Obalende take bike going to HOTEL LAWA in School Campus. Most of the bike / bus people know there. They would drop you in-front of the hotel. 10k upward for room I guess.

If you’re going to the embassy the following morning, just take Korope (small bus) from the hotel, tell them USA embassy, it’s less than 13mins.

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Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 1:11am On Feb 25, 2022
Joezinho:


Thanks once again sir. I am truly grateful. I have searched for the COA on their website all to no avail. Sent them a a mail about it. Obviously they will send it. It should come via mail right?

Unfortunately, it didn't come with any assistantship.

Oh! Do you’ve any other admit you’re expecting?

That’s bad, you applied to a school you don’t know their COA. Lol

Now, use Google to check:

“COST OF ATTENDANCE of so so so school.”

Check the links.

You would see it.

Check for OUT-OF-STATE COA (since you’re an international student), you might not see for the coming session but use the last session (Fall 2021) to know the amount.

And also mail the International program on how much you’re (your sponsor) to show as proof of fund. He/she would easily tell you the ‘direct amount’ to show up with.

Luck boss!

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Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 12:15am On Feb 25, 2022
Joezinho:


Thanks a lot signor. I really appreciate sire. I saw this on the school's website.

Obviously I have to submit these documents before the i-20 is issued... Wats your take on it?

Gbam! You’ve seen it. Those are the requirements for it.

How much is the cost of attendance? That’s the amount that your sponsor would have to show that’s available in a particular in the last 3months.

Does the admit comes any assistantship? If yes, you would minus the funding and the COA then your sponsor provide the bal in the SOA.

It’s not biggie, just make sure all you’re submitting and would submit are genuine and authentic.


Keep keeping bro.

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Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 11:48pm On Feb 24, 2022
Joezinho:


Good day sir. I got admitted to LIU, Brooklyn. I have completed and activated the MyLIU account.

But I am kinda confused. How do I get the l-20 form?

Am I to submit my bank or my sponsor's bank statement before it gets issued to me?

Firstly, congratulations on your admit.

Now, email the school’s international programs, and make the inquiries of getting your i20.

You can even play around the school’s website and get to see how to go about it there.

In short, on a very norm, they should have bombard you with emails after your admission, about what is next and which is next. But, while waiting for their email, do the above.

Good luck Champ!

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Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 11:45pm On Feb 24, 2022
highbeetohbadt:


Big boss please I have a question

I got a mail today for EA approval and almost immediately another mail for date confirmation which I did not apply for. Although the date looks favorable still but in the first mail, it is stated that I should reschedule before 27th of this month

I am confused if I should go with the one that is automatic or I should still reschedule again

Your response will be highly appreciated


Kindly DM the snapshots, lemme see, I seems can’t really digest these with words.

Thanks boss.
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 9:47am On Feb 24, 2022
Ijchichi5190:



Hello Moshkom,the link you sent for Chemistryfullfunding isn't opening. Is there a way to do it?

Oh! The pdf?

Maybe I should just copy and paste the text here?
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 2:54am On Feb 24, 2022
sorsor:
Please is there any cheap hotel that is close to the Abuja US embassy? If yes please Help me with the name,price and location.

Thanks

Check the attachment below.

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Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 7:36pm On Feb 23, 2022
Yummie81:
My Oga in the house. Please I need you advice o. I am about to get my bsc certificate evaluated by WES, I saw different payment packages ranges from $208, $163, $147, $102. Those that have use WES please which package will you advise that I choose.. Thanks as I await response.

$208.

Course by Course Evaluation. Also select Standard Delivery $10.
Total payment would now be $218.

Goodluck!

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Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 10:42am On Feb 23, 2022
bustlezach01:


I called this number, but it is for FRSC.
Someone should kindly assist with the right contact number.


FRSC bawo? Lol.

Check the below attachment

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Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 12:46pm On Feb 22, 2022
Zinny111:


Thank you for your response.

I have tried to call the embassy helpline but it’s not going through. I have also sent an email to support-Nigeria@ustraveldocs.com, but I keep getting a computer generated response stating that they believe I need help with creating profile, meanwhile I want to correct my name on the profile.

Also, I am unable to use the provide feedback option on the cgi profile, because it states that I have a pending case of trying to create a profile.

Please advice.


Call this Lagos embassy no +23412278955

It would be better solve with call. Try load up your airtime and be patient while you call them.

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Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 9:58am On Feb 22, 2022
Lovelyoby2:
Hi everyone, Am new here I just got admitted into clarion university of Pennsylvania in US. Please I need guideline on how to get visa appointments and the necessary documents required for that


After Admission; these are the following process


i20 Collection -

SEVIS Payment -

Cgi Portal / Visa Fee Payment -

Ds160 Filling

Visa Date Search -

Visa Interview

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Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 2:43pm On Feb 21, 2022
Iamhighbee70777:
Please guys I have uploaded documents needed for approval for emergency appointment and I am yet to get an approval mail, I did this last Tuesday 15/2/22….I just want to know if I am the only one on this? How long does it take? Is there a new way to go about it?

There is no way to go about it, you just have to keep waiting to here back from them. Yeah, there’s no actual day/date to be expecting a reply, it might be today; tomorrow; next month; next 2 months or ANYDAY. That’s EA for you; just keeping checking your email for their reply!

Goodluck!

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Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 7:45am On Feb 21, 2022
ahmedbelloadams:
Hello everyone, Trust our weekend was cool?

Please I'm new here and I would like to know as a graduate of mass communication if there is an opportunity for me to study animal health in any university in the U S A. Currently I have an outfit where we care for animals health.

Please help me with schools with scholarship and how I will go through the entire processes. Thank you in anticipation for your responses.

BELOW IS BASICALLY THE ENTIRE PROCESS IN SUMMARY:

Step 1

Research for schools that suit your profile perfectly in terms of programs they offer , requirements for admission and funding opportunities .

Step 2

Contact the *Graduate Coordinator* telling him why you are interested in the school. You're to introduce yourself talking about your name, Country, Course of Study, GPA, plans for GRE and TOEFL, Research Interests, publication and also why you like his research interests. Conclude the mail by inquiring if there are funding opportunities for your intended program.

Step 3

Prepare for GRE/TOEFL/GMAT (depending on the program requirements)

Step 4
Apply to the schools you choose ( Some schools requires you to apply for funding as you submit your application, some give automatic funding while some requires you to apply for funding *only* after admission offer)



Step 5
Request for your I20
The I20 is the most important Visa document which displays relevant information about your program, cost and funding.

Step 6

Process your SEVIS (fmjfee.com). The SEVIS is a compulsory fee which must be paid before Visa Interview.

Step 7
Apply for Visa.
This requires intense preparation because you're going to be drilled by the Visa Officers.

Step 8
Pay for your flight and fly.

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Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 8:34pm On Feb 20, 2022
Prospective applicants, should Try to check the attachment below.

Goodluck Champs!!

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Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 7:19pm On Feb 20, 2022
Tunnazboi:
There is a part of the ds160 that says who sponsors trip? Can I use myself as sponsor of trip cos I assume sponsor of trip is about payment for flight, meanwhile my uncle is the one sponsoring my studies and living expenses over there. Abi my sponsor of trip still has to still be my uncle?

Yeah, that your UNCLE; the person you are going to the embassy with his/her SOA; the person whose name is on your i20 as Sponsor.

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