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kes4glory:
I secured an MPOwer Loan for fall2024, however I didn't go ahead with the process.
I have an offer for Fall 2025, I'm concerned about the chances of visa approval with M power loan.

Please is it advisable to use MPOwer Loan as POF or use someone else's account for proof of funds.

I need your guidance guys, I need your wisdom to navigate this.

Zanemom:
Hi.
I just got my I20 from Murray state university to study Public Administration with concentration in public health. My undergraduate program is Law. I have 8 years experience in law practice and I intend to go with my 2 kids and spouse. Please what are my chances of visa approval? My sister inlaw, my husbands sister is sponsoring, a pharmacist in Georgia USA. Please guys help, as am scared of the outcome.

Cheundaisi:
Good morning House. Thank you very much for your previous help and supports. Please. MPower loan was approved last week Friday, and the start date is Spring, 2025.. What will be the best time to put in for the visa application. Please I learnt that the visa interview using MPower financing if tougher. Please can any wonderful person in the house help with useful suggestions and advice on how to emerge successful in the interview.

Slimszy:
Thank you for your thoughts. Here is my transcript below.

Abuja
May 2024
Full Funding
VO: Window 10 (A pointed nose white lady)
Deniedo


VO: What school are you going to? I didn't hear her the first two times, and I mentioned she should please repeat herself.

F1: I am going to university of maryland, college park to pursue a Masters in Fine Art, I will be majoring in Painting. - Immediate I mentioned Master in Fine Art, she replied Okay, before I was able to stretch it to my major - Painting.
*I realised she wants direct answers*

VO: Who is covering your deficit? checking through her system.

F1: I don't have a deficit as I have been awarded a full funding - Graduate Assistantship which covers my living expenses and health insurance. *immediately she responded Okay* and checks my I-20.

VO: Have you traveled out of the country before.

F1: Yes, I have. I have been to Bleep for my work program, I have also been to Bleep for work program as well, then she cuts me by her OKAY.

VO: What is your post study plan

F1: Upon the completion of my program to I will be returning to my country to transit into the academia while I take the role of a lecturer in the department of fine Art at Bleep University, where I will be teaching university students art and its contemporary practices.
I will also be coming back to expand my studio practice back home (before I could proceed, she said OKAY)

VO: Tell me about your academic background

F1: I have a Bachelor's Degree of Arts in History, and after my graduation I enrolled for an internship under Bleep art studio where I learnt how to paint and draw because of my passion for Art. (she cuts me Okay). Then you are not qualified for this student visa at this moment.

Notes: She asked a question after the first one which I cannot remember. But I stuttered at first, before gaining my balance. My response was tying what the degree will do for me back home. I remember I talked about taking a lecturing position.

Maybe I was anxious at first, I don't know. But I understand I answered every question.

horcart:
Good morning. I have a question to ask.
I got a student athlete scholarship and my deficit is around 5k
But my sponsor is my mother, I used her Bank statement doing the admission process and she reside in USA and also a citizen over there.
So, the question is: in my DS160 should I indicates that the person who is paying for my trip is my parent or I should indicate that it's myself?

Bigdoo11:
Hi all,
My visa application was refused last month due my huge deficit, now I have received tuition wavier and GA position, I want to reapply. My school resumes September which doesn’t give me a lot of time. My question is if I will be able to get a new appointment date since I was recently refused. Will be be able to request for an EA? Any ideas please

tobijas001:
When last did check if it’s ready for collection?? Because if there isn’t any issue, it should have been ready for collection

BigIyanga:
Buyers beware. Any solicitation wey dey happen for back door dey risky

Andy27:
Please fam i urgently need two months old bank statement that has about 25m. This is my what'sapp number 07035189045. Please help a brother my sponsor disappointed me 😭 I stay in Anambra. I need to obtain my I-20. My school starts in February and I don't want to lose the schoolarship please someone should help 🙏🙏🙏🙏

MelaninGemstone:
Please, important question!

My SEVIS payment is expiring on August 17 and I have an interview on August 19. Hope I can still use it ?

Cc
Shannon70

donasere:
Hello house. Please assist on what to do next, while trying to apply for EA, the page just submitted without me filling all the necessary fields appropriately. What would you kindly suggest as a way out of this? Thanks.

Cc
chibertha
Moshkom

fernado56:
Good Afternoon House , I am a F1 student for fall 2022 , Resumption date of September 5th 2022, I booked my first visa interview appointment for April 2023, i join the abuja search group and i got date then reschedule for June 14th ,due to my passport renewal process i rescheduled again till July 11th , I now find out that there will be public holiday for Eid kabir on July 11th , I am confused whether i will be rescheudled by the usa embassy themself , alot of people advise i will be email by the embassy , Can i still reschedule myself for the third time or will the embassy email and resschedule for me their self?? How many times can someone reschedule on one appointment profile??

illumined999333:
No gre?

Timotte:
Apply with the 304 score. Your GRE isn't the only thing that is assessed on your application. You have a good GPA. What you need is to get very strong recommendation letters (not the typical ones written by most lecturers). The recommendation letters should be personal and give examples of attributes that are stated in the letter. I can send you a sample of a strong engineering recommendation letter if you need one. Additional, have a well written personal statement that clearly outlines your research interest(s). If you have any publication, it can further strengthen your application. But if you don't have any, it wouldn't harm you either. I have a friend who had a WES evaluated GPA of 3.11 and a GRE score of 294 who got admitted to the chemical engineering masters program at the University of North Dakota with full tuition waiver and a graduate research assistantship for Spring 2022 (he got his visa yesterday). He had very strong recommendation letters and a well written personal statement that strengthened his application.

lawrence7:
Visa Approved today in Abuja 2nd Attempt
COA: 40k
Funding: In-State Tuition, Personal funds, Student loan from Mpower finance
Others: GRE-328, IELTS - 8.5


1st Attempt 7th September
I initially applied to with all the same details however my funding at the time was different. All the costs were shouldered by a friend


I was interviewed by the young white man on window 8

VO: Good morning, How are you doing
Me: I am doing well thank you
VO: Please pass me your documents, Where are you going?
Me: The University of Missouri to study Medical Informatics
VO: I can see you have an in state tuition? Who will be paying for your deficit?
Me: A friend of mine who has been responsible for my education for a while will foot the bill
VO: Why?
Me: The person has been helpful through my undergraduate days and would like to pay for me graduate studies
VO: I am sorry, you do not qualify at this time according to US Law. This blue paper will tell you why

I was discouraged but I read as much of this thread as i could, Asked more experienced people and was advised to try again with a different funding source


2nd Attempt 13th December. I was interviewed by the balding white man.

VO: Good morning, How are you doing
Me: I am doing well thank you
VO: Please pass me your documents, Where are you going?
Me: The University of Missouri to study Medical Informatics
VO: Why this course?
Me: The program focuses on applications of IT in improving healthcare, As a medical doctor, I have an interest in improving healthcare especially in Nigeria where there is a lot of room for improvement in the healthcare sector (Something along those lines)
VO: What do you intend to do when you finish?
Me: As part of my research into the program i also looked at post study employment opportunities in Nigeria and found that there is a lot of demand especially in the private sector, As such, i intend to return to put the skills i gained to good use.
VO: I can see you have an in state tuition, how will you pay the rest?
Me: I took out a student loan with Mpower finance for 25k dollars with a maximum of 100k. I also have personal funds of 4k dollars
VO: How will you pay for next year?
Me: The loan can be extended up to a 100k so i will utilize that.
VO: Have you left Nigeria in the last 2 weeks?
Me: No, I have not.
VO: Alright, everything looks good here. I will be approving your visa. This paper will tell you all you need to pick up your passport.
Me: Thank you sir. Have a great day.

I am open to answering any questions. Preferably here so everyone can learn as well.

Also I was so nervous but I did my best to sound confident and not be discouraged by the blue papers flying about.

lawrence7:
Visa approved today at the Abuja embassy. Lemme get home so I can post the full transcript and details.

eminence5000:
Visa denied today
Lagos Embassy
Tuition expenses: $56000
Funding : $57,000
Deficit: No deficit
School: George Washington University


VO: Good morning
Me: Good morning
VO: I can see you are going for your doctorate degree, how did you get this huge scholarship?
Me: I believe the admission committee were impressed with my academic profile which includes my academic transcripts, excellent gre score of 332, Quantitative 169, Verbal 163 and analytical writing 5.0. Good lettee of recommendations and my statement of purpose.

VO: very good. Sorry i cant approve your visa at this time.gives me blue paper.


Pls I am trying to reapply for the visa. Can i be approved for the surge emergency appointment at abuja embassy. Since i already applied for Surge in lagos embassy. I need your suggestions as how to go about getting a new visa appointment. My resumltion date is jan 18. Thank you.

Erudite77:
Hello Erudite 77 Please I want a sample format for a company account. My sponsor (Guardian) is using his company account, I want to know the details that need to be included in the letter. Thanks






You have to follow the format.

Elnon:
Good Evening Sir Makky,
I believe you forgot to respond to my query fully the last time due to your busy schedules.
I'm currently processing my application for masters in HealthCare informatics at Middle Tennessee state university. (GRE/TOEFL WAIVED)

Quick background - I'm a 23 year old medical lab scientist(Bachelors degree) and data scientist (Dataquest and google certified). I am proficient in Python, R, SQL, Excel, tableau etc with years of experience in the data world.

Its clear you are a brilliant force and I really need your guidance or tips on how to secure this admission, get quality references (heard it increases the chances of being admitted) etc

Thank you!

Abfey:
Check previous messages you’ll see the link there