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Snakedoctor1:
BTW, same Abuja gave this response to me:


Will photocopies of the I-20 suffice ? This information will help avert the cost of shipping the original copies if need be

They actually replied you correctly. You cannot submit photocopies. Your question could've been; will electronically issued I-20 suffice?

Friedpotato:
no, According to the email from the Lagos consulate.

"electronic I-20s would not be accepted".

What is the source of this new email and when was it put out?

Prior to this date, please complete the following

Confirm that you have the original I-20 or DS-2019 that was mailed (not emailed) to you by the university or academic institution. An emailed copy will not suffice. Even if the program start date listed on your form has passed, we will still need the original document. If you do not have this document, you visa will be refused.
Pay the SEVIS fee. If your SEVIS fee is not paid and/or you cannot be located in the SEVIS system, you visa will be refused.
If your program start date listed on your form has already passed, you will need to contact your learning institution to update your start date in SEVIS. If the SEVIS system shows that your program start date has passed, you will be refused.
Fill out the DS-160, choose the appropriate visa class and pay the visa application fee.

I'm not saying it said e-copy is acceptable according to this email, what I'm saying is if you have hard copy of your old I-20, I believe it's fine since they stated even if your start date has passed

juniorsworld:
Honestly to be safe, you should just get the real, original I20 cause that email that went around last week was very clear on their expectations.

According to the email, they didn't even mention new I-20. They said even if the start date has passed, they'll need the hard copy. So it means the fall 2020 I-20 is still valid. What you have to do is make sure your new start date has been updated with SEVIS by your school. With a new I-20, whether e-copy or hard copy, your start date has been updated automatically. So I'll advise going with both the old I-20 and a print out of the new one.

Lifeisforliving:
Twice, I wrote the captcha wroNgly twice , third attempt I got it right, and the error message popped up that my account has been frozen as a result of suspicious activities

Oh okay no wonder. The site is very sensitive and you have to be very careful when on it. I believe it's for security reasons.

Lifeisforliving:
I tried checking for appointment dates today. And my account was frozen ☹️☹️☹️

How many times did you sign in?

BrTune:
I realy think the dates were excusive to thoes who applied for expedited interview slots and got emails.

I didn't apply for expedited interview

HisEminence:
URGENT!!!
Pls who has an idea on how I can update my DS 160? or I should just fill another one? Pls I need answers. Thanks

Fill another one

klawaaa:
You argue too much egbon. With the Visa ban instruction, if implemented, no reasonable vo will grant interview to anyone holding an i20 having to do with a program duration more than two years. Reason it out yourself.

Alright thanks. We weren't arguing by the way.

LagosismyHome:
How can this be a good thing ... the US Visa was always issued in 2 years for nigerians. If you were do a 4 years bachelors it was 2 years that was given and effectively if leaving the country yes you had to renew every 2 years

What this does if implemented and hopefully it doesnt get implemented. It means a Nigerians cannot do any program more than 2 years meaning no BSC or PHD. It makes no sense

I disagree. You can renew just like you said. It doesn't mean no PhD or BSc

nitdude:
Pls can you share the entire message?

My i-20 wil be emailed by end of September 2020. Does it mean those with emailed I-20 are not eligible? Pls share the entire message it will help a lot.

Do you have your old I-20?

AdoChel:
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Good news finally

4Play:
Just saw this on Twitter. Part of the Trump administration's racist policies.

It's important to note that under these proposals, you can still study for a four year degree as a Nigerian but you will have to renew your visa after every 2 years.

Thank you!!! I believe it's high time they did this honestly. Many other countries have the same policy. This is to reduce the number of "students" who mischievously enrol into another program even after initial program has ended just to remain in the US.

Ifesinachi22:
US Moves To Restrict Nigerian Students To Two-Year Courses Over ‘National Security’

Foreign students including Nigerians could be restricted to admission into US universities for not more than a two-year period, a proposed government policy has shown.

Left to me it's high time they did this. Other countries have the same policy on ground. It doesn't mean you can't be enrolled for courses which take more than 2 years. It only means you have to renew your visa every two years. This should put to check people who mischievously enrol into another program even after their initial program just to remain in the US. I don't see anything wrong with this and it shouldn't cause any panic.

uchman:
Hello house, who is ready to go into used car scrapping business with me, it is very lucrative and less stress...

I bet you will enjoy the business because it is 90% better than car sales...

On what basis is your assumption that it is "90% better"? I believe there's a thread for business, please use that.

Queenlovely:
reward for passion

I have friends who have watched virtually all the movies I know, those who know almost all the movie stars in Hollywood and Bollywood and maybe Nollywood.
some of them are so passionate about watching movies, they have joined fan clubs of their favorite idol.

How much Dem dey pay you? you are wasting your life watching movies all day, how can you pay your bills if you keep watching movies all day? these are some of the discouraging remarks,

HERE IS MY SOLUTION TO ALL THESE: we can make money from watching movies too, imagine you write an exam for every movie you watch. I mean a quiz. let me use Abuja as a case study.

assuming I have 1000 friends in abuja. we would select a good movie and set 30 good questions from it.

then my 1000 friends simultaneously agree to sell 30 ticket for the exams each on a single day. that is 30,000 participants to the quiz.

the exam candidates are required to answer the 30 questions in 15 minutes. no multiple choice questions. the time should be limited to stop them from searching online or discussing.the exam would hold simultaneously for every venue in Abuja. we can use an open field for the exam, and facemask is required.

then immediately the first exam is finished a second exam should follow, more exams more money,

the exams will start by 3 o'clock or maybe four.

I will add more idea, questions are welcome.

this idea would generate very good income, keep the youths busy, even my nairaland brothers in the literature section we can still work together, we can publish your stories and set questions from it. it will encourage people to read.

I bet you this idea will take a lot of customers from the bet9ja house.

I am telling you the only business idea that has not been taped is the power of the crowd to do business together.

mind you, my 1000 friends are agent

Your premise might be logical but your conclusion is invalid (my opinion though). Just because people watch movies doesn't mean they'll be willing to take quizzes on the movies. There are a whole lot of factors to consider here. You could first come up with a survey in form of online questionnaires or polls and see the outcome. Good idea but it shouldn't be based on personal reasoning but facts. Thank you

kastgeraldino:
Good for you. Pray things get better by then. Sometimes I wonder what if the embassy does not open till 2022; in essence, it will be closed through this year and next. I pray that doesn't happen but nothing can shock me again.

The consul during the last Facebook event said they definitely can't be closed for a year. He kept on mentioning October or November

kenzysmith:
miss place priorities did he win them the champions league? was he their all time assist provider? did he do more then yaya toure? kompany and yaya did more than him but never got a statue because they are blacks i won't say much let me drink my water shamefully

If you read again, you'll see Vincent Kompany is also getting a statue.

Phenomenalopeye:
I'm not I've been enveloped in my dreams writing with my bleeding pen.

As a fresh high school graduate, you should've written your Jamb right? Or you didn't write it? Please focus on having your undergraduate study here in Nigeria as people mentioned. Use the same passion you're talking about to get a good grade while also planning for your postgraduate studies abroad close to your final year. Only you can truly help yourself. Why US if I may ask? Why not other countries?

Eniolakiite:
Something doesn't add up. Well.....

I'm beginning to think in the same direction . There's something not adding up

Phenomenalopeye:
Thanks ❣️ I believe live is all about taking risks, and I'm ready to take the risk and explore the world of opportunities.
I'm also looking forward to start my tech company, as a college start up the future "spaceX or Amazon with funds from either the lemelson program, MIT solve or MIT sandbox! As u can see they're tonnes of opportunities open unlike this place where u have to post a crazy video so u can win just 1million naira from DJ Cuppy.

I must say your determination is really contagious and remarkable. I wish you the very best in your future endeavors. It is indeed bright

sheke01:
Mehn I pray y'all get your visas o so y'all can see the other side of the world. FYI, kiddo is an informal greeting. Same way most of you think "Hey" is a word that shouldn't be used on elders when actually "hey" is a greeting.

I wish we can learn not to be so fast to attack. Come to think about it, you are trying to go through a path other people have gone through, so you are their kiddo with respect to that path, so am still correct to address you as "kiddo" on this thread. If you come to the city where I live in, i can pick you up at the airport, accommodate you and help you find your way around town. So yes, you are "kiddo" in that regard.

And that post is not in any way about enthusiasm dampening. It is not even dampening anything at all.

Age might be a big factor in the part of the world where you are right now but age is not a big deal in the part of the world where you are aspiring to be. You will learn that soon kiddo

The fact that age isn't a factor over there is relative. Oh yes definitely you've tasted the American experience and you have imbibed some of the things you've heard, seen and learnt. Just remember this is a Nigerian forum and no matter how long you stay in the US, when it's time to come back to Nigeria, you'll come back. By then you can address an older person who comes for an advice as kiddo. Yes kiddo might mean junior in other aspects but there are better words to use. And about the enthusiasm dampening, I wasn't referring to your post.
Have a great day

sheke01:
Slimmy2005, Pjomo, AfonjaBoston abeg make una take am easy with peeps for here o, 2020 has been hard enough on them. Abi una want make i phone Houston make SteveCrun and all those 2013-2014 session craze come change am for una

Make una no dey bully this kiddos, una suppose do giveaway for this thread make dem take do covid19 palatives

Kiddos?
Some are older than you you know? Just because you're in the US already doesn't give you the "Elder Brother" position. Majority have come this far without any help from anyone (except genuine helpers here e.g fairheart and Lagosismyhome) on this thread. Aced their tests, waited throughout the application review period. So I believe if anyone thinks he can dampen their enthusiasm, kindly reevaluate.

slimmy2005:
Embassies take directives from the White House. So if you think you will escape this year, you are the biggest clown on earth.

Enjoy Buhari a little more. There is no US for you this year.

Alright. It's your opinion

slimmy2005:
Nigeria wasn’t included in their publication.

They are not opening anytime soon and if they open, F-1 won’t be their priority. Not in this COVID period.

The present administration do not want you around. They had to fight for those that are already in here for them to be able to stay while taking classes online.

You are not coming to US this 2020, the earlier you realize this, the better for you.

Kindly think before typing, it'll do you good

Why's this making front page? It's an unconfirmed news. Unless it's coming directly from the minister, it should be disregarded. According to the Ministry's twitter handle, it is just a 90-day mandatory notice.

Paultaiwo101:
Hello Nairalanders, i will be writing the GRE soon, pls i need a few clarification on my name combination. I didn't include my middle name on my ETS profile, but the middle name is on my int'l passport. Will i be allowed to write the test with just mt First and Last name? Thanks!

Your middle name is optional

kastgeraldino:
You also forget to add that they have effectively handled the virus to very few cases. I don't believe it's just about opening your airspace.

Yes and that too.

Friedpotato:
But how come Japan and Germany's embassies have opened for students and Nigeria hasn't?

They've opened their international airspace.

Stevenssen:
Please take this irrelevant question elsewhere

Apt response

flyingpig:
questions go unanswered in this thread. Shuu

Send an email to the program coordinator asking if it's funded. Most programs have this information on their page though.

Friedpotato:
I thought it's both in person and hybrid?

Yes it has to be stated on your I-20 that your courses will be either in-person or hybrid.