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Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 1:56am On Mar 02, 2022 |
BarrElChapo: 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: Big Congratulations! 1 Like |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 9:16am On Mar 01, 2022 |
TabletMan: 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: 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! 1 Like |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 1:41pm On Feb 28, 2022 |
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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: 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! 1 Like |
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. 29 Likes 12 Shares |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 10:07am On Feb 27, 2022 |
decorum003: Lol. Kindly be on a phase, Biko! F1 is advisable. 1 Like |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 12:15pm On Feb 26, 2022 |
Olugene: 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: 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. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 12:29am On Feb 26, 2022 |
Olaslaze: 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! 7 Likes 1 Share |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 12:23am On Feb 26, 2022 |
ShyShyBobo: - Your PPA. - Omo! Try put something ‘huge’ not that Tati3_kay. - Your PPA’s Address. 6 Likes 1 Share |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 12:21am On Feb 26, 2022 |
AGT007: 3-5 working days. |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 2:42pm On Feb 25, 2022 |
Erudite77: Oh! Lol. Feel free boss. |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 1:31pm On Feb 25, 2022 |
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Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 9:23am On Feb 25, 2022 |
Juice2Pac: 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. 3 Likes |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 1:11am On Feb 25, 2022 |
Joezinho: 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! 5 Likes 1 Share |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 12:15am On Feb 25, 2022 |
Joezinho: 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. 5 Likes 1 Share |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 11:48pm On Feb 24, 2022 |
Joezinho: 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! 4 Likes 1 Share |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 11:45pm On Feb 24, 2022 |
highbeetohbadt: 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: 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: Check the attachment below. 2 Likes 1 Share
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Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 7:36pm On Feb 23, 2022 |
Yummie81: $208. Course by Course Evaluation. Also select Standard Delivery $10. Total payment would now be $218. Goodluck! 4 Likes 2 Shares |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 10:42am On Feb 23, 2022 |
bustlezach01: FRSC bawo? Lol. Check the below attachment 2 Likes
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Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 12:46pm On Feb 22, 2022 |
Zinny111: 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. 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 9:58am On Feb 22, 2022 |
Lovelyoby2: After Admission; these are the following process i20 Collection - SEVIS Payment - Cgi Portal / Visa Fee Payment - Ds160 Filling Visa Date Search - Visa Interview 12 Likes 6 Shares |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 2:43pm On Feb 21, 2022 |
Iamhighbee70777: 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! 1 Like |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 7:45am On Feb 21, 2022 |
ahmedbelloadams: 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. 15 Likes 4 Shares |
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!! 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Moshkom(m): 7:19pm On Feb 20, 2022 |
Tunnazboi: 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. 1 Like |
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