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atiku4President:
With the strike-looking face of the new ASUU Chairman, Nigerian universities are in for more troubles.

Mcilfero:
Hello Nairaland, I have an interview at Abuja soon please I need info on any cheap hotel that's close to the embassy or probably any better suggestion on accommodation available. The ones I am seeing on google no be for here oo (84k per night). Please help a fellow Nairalander

Lol. I advise you go with Optima Hotel. 8k for first night and 7k for subsequent nights. The embassy is just a 10 minutes walk from the hotel and the light is good as well.

Cons: old structures (but maximum comfort). I’d 100% advise you go with this.

Wow. Please re-fire, I’m 90% assured it’d be approved.

Did this happen in Lagos or Abuja?

adurajoseph:
Hello guys, i went for my interview yesterday and got rejected. Will post transcript soon. But for some background.

I am applying to the for masters in information systems and specializing in business analytics. No funding 43,000 sponsored by my mother with a surplus of this available balance in her account. I have a good travel history. Been to USA 2x as an adult, and travelled to over 7 countries, 4 outside africa, never stayed more than a month, schooled in Ghana, mom has always been sponsoring me. And owns her business.

When i went for the intervew,
the VO asked if i have a relative there
I honestly told him yes, because i have visited him during my first travel there.

He went as a student there and during his opt he got married and has a kid. And only visited nigeria twice for the wedding and to see the family. And he works with Tesla.

Surprisingly the VO was really drilling me why he didn't return after his studies, and that "if he didn't return what is the assurance i would?", I was honestly nervous at this point because i didnt expect that type of question.

He also drilled about financing the masters which i feel my mother can and will pay as she sponsored my sister to also do her masters in canada with no issues and my mother has enough savings to sponsor me for a year.

I was told i didnt qualify and was given a yellow paper stating the reason. Which talked about ties to return but when he told me i didn't qualify i believe i heard for financial reasons.

To be honest i got really nervous when he started really probing about my brother even tho he is there LEGALLY. What do you guys feel?

I want to reapply because i feel i can defend my reasons, what do you guys feel? Any advice?

Kestolove:
disadvantage of 5G network, b4 you know it e done connect that's y I must arrange myself well well b4 I pick video calls

Lmaooo

Hi guys,

Please who here has been approved a visa even with a sibling in the US, or knows someone with a similar story.

I’d really appreciate. Thanks

Hi guys,

I’d be going to Western Illinois University for a fully-funded direct-PhD in Civil Engineering.
Please I have a sister down south in Arizona. She went for studies and later converted her status to Legal Permanent Residency as she got married. . Would this be a problem for me during my interview?

Thank you.

Malone122:
try call them and see if it’s an issue that’s your best shot

The customer care officer said it wasn’t an issue when I called. Then said I should explain to the consular on the interview day. But now I’m seeing this in one of their emails (image attached)

Good afternoon guys,

So while booking an appointment, e.g. someone booked his “first name” as Samuel in the “First Name field” on the visa appointment page. Later found out that they meant both first name and middle name for that field I.e. Samuel Chigozie.
Now the site won’t allow for a change.

Is this going to be a problem?

NB: On the passport it shows “Samuel Chigozie” under Given Name(s)

Thanks

Fauna:
It easy bro, update your Profile on CGI portal

How please? And what is CGI. Thanks

Hello guys,
Thanks for the help thus far. If you fill in your application that you want your passport in Lagos after being stamped (you had your interview in Abuja). Would they really do that or the only option is you pick it up in Abuja?

Hello guys,

Please on the DS-190 where they said “Who’s paying for yo trip”, for a fully-funded PhD program, would I need to give the school details? (or department?). If yes, what do I then fill for “Relationship to You”.

Or do they mean who’s paying for my flight?

Thank you.

Good evening guys,

Please how much is sevis fee? $350 or $200?

KemLaughs:
Yes and Yes. What's up with the GTApp?

The “Date” part on the form, was it date of birth or today’s date they require?

1. Must SEVIS fee be paid before visa interview fee?

2. Anyone who has paid for interview fees with a GTBank app pls indicate. Thank you.

Hello guys,

Please what’s next after collecting I-20. Pls can Anyone help with the steps?

Nicerazor:
Hi all,
I uploaded my financial doc and passport data page for issuance of i20 on 26th February and yet to receive response from the school.
University of New Haven Msc National Security.
How long does this take pls.
Waiting for your responses.
Good morning bosses.

Have you emailed the school concerning this delay issue? If you have, what was their response?

Wow. These are top schools. How was your profile like?

Your GRE score, GPA, first class or 2nd class?
Any publication?

The group can easily recommend schools that fits your profile if we know these info.

TJ0987:
Thank you. I applied to Georgia State University (Urban Studies PhD), Ohio State University PhD City and Regional Planning, City University of New York (Sociology), and University of california irvine (Sociology).
I want to do a PhD in Sociology.

Hi. Please I just got admission for the Fall 2021 term. How soon or when should I apply for a visa?

Good evening guys. Please who does the sponsor address the sponsorship letter to?

Help pls

Bami26:
The admission is for what term please

This Fall

Bami26:
congratulations.
please when did you apply and how long did you wait ?

I applied mid-October last year and got admission on the 2nd of February. That’s roughly 3 months+

OlashileG:
Please anyone going to uOttawa for fall 2021?

Yes. Got admitted earlier this month. Processed/gotten your visa?

Wahala for who no de use GTBank oh . Please my sponsor’s account is FirstBank and they are not on the MyBankStatement list. Please how do I get through NSE

Hi guys,

Please I need a little information. This question must have been answered before but I have scanned through recent pages and yet couldn’t find anything..

Please my sponsor uses a FirstBank account, and it’s not among the MBS list of banks �. Is it going to be a problem? What should I do.

Also, My 30kCAD will be available from this month (hoping on getting an admit by March), hence, 3 months.. does it affect the 6-months policy?

Thank you very much for an anticipated answer

So technically applying for a visa a year ahead is breaking the rules right?

Chonco:
I also stated that.
120 days prior the school start date.

Pardon me. Regarding to what you said about applying for a visa too early being against the rules, please kindly explain the circled on the image below. Thanks

Chonco:
It's very early and against the rules.

You can get your visa 120 days/four months before the fall semester starts.

And can only travel 30 days prior to the start state. If you travel before 30days, it's an issue at the POE

Sorry about the denial. Please kindly post your transcript so the house would help you evaluate.

dNairaman:
Good evening ma.

Please, I'll like to know the content of your green slip. I got a white slip which was still a denial. I'll like to know the difference please, what ever means (email, WhatsApp etc) you can show it with will be highly appreciated!

Thank you...

Huge Congratulations!!!

Please are you siblings PRs in the US?
What were your responses to the VO’s question about them. Thank you

reigningme:
Visa approved
23rd December
Abuja
Northwest Missouri

I have been a silent reader. God bless everyone for all your wonderful contributions on this great platform.

I was interviewed by a white guy. If you can remember me I was putting on grey blazer, sky blue shirt.

Me: Good morning
Vo: Good morning

Me: Happy holiday
VO: O happy holiday. ( he appreciated it)

After the normal biometric

VO: what are you going to the US to do?
Me;master in computer and information sciences( according to I-20) In Northwest Missouri state Uni ( I can't remember if I mentioned the school)

VO: what will this program do for you?
Me: it will enable me to take up a top management position in my workplace( bleep uni). It will deepen and broaden my knowledge to scale up my registered business. mentioned the name. I also added that 2 centers of excellence ( mentioned the full name, I think it caught his attention and I began to bombard him with somethings) in my workplace deal with data and I want to play a big role in those centres ( said some other things )

Vo: Have travelled out of the country?
Me: No

I believe he was looking at the system and asked me whether the degree was obtained from UK.

I received the Technician diploma in Nigeria

Vo: How did you know about the school
Me: During our research fair in my workplace. I had a conversation with a nonprofit research institute from Germany (named). Also my sponsor Dr ****who has been to US several times for conferences ...*"""

Vo: I can see you have a personal fund ? looking at my I-20( Some think like) How are you going to get the money

Me: I took a loan from...and I have a letter( wanted to show him)

Vo: from the school
Me : yes

He also asked me about my sponsor
Me; Dr **** a senior **" .He owns his own consulting company and a car dealer

Vo: a medical doc.
me; academic doc
Vo: Do you have somebody In US....( Cant remember exactly). Looking at the system.

Me: Yes. 2 sibling s

Vo: How did they travel. What are they doing . Where they are living..( He asked the questions separately)
Me: ( I told him what I know)

Vo : Where did you say you are working
Me; *****Uni

That was it . I heard nothing again when he began to tag my passport and gave me the white paper.
Honestly he was saying something but I was just nodding my head like agama lizard

Thank you to him and then exit with full force. I was saying hank you Jesus. Thank you Jesus

so sorry if it is not well articulated.

Favour found me honestly. It was just the grace of God.

Pls put God into the equation. God bless you.

Just be confident and be truthful. Thank you

Hello guys.

Please I have a brother in the States who is a PR. What would be the best response if the VO asks me about him and would it deter my chances of an approval?

nelmc:
Hello guys.

Please I have a brother in the States who is a PR. What would be the best response if the VO asks me about him and would it deter my chances of an approval?

Someone aid pls