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Good morning all, please I would want to know if age can limit someone from getting a UK study visa. I have a brother who is in his early forties and want to go for his Masters in the UK, can his age limit him from getting the visa?

I also would want to know of any school that offers Estate Management or any related course and the schools fees can be paid installmentally.

Do schools in UK accept "to whom it may concern" recommendation letter or the letter should be referred to the school?

Good morning all,

Please is there any school still accepting applications for Fall 2022 with application waiver?

BarrElChapo:
As a follow up on this question, will the VO request to see the updated SOA or will it have to be uploaded somehow.

Some say cos of the Covid protocols they don't really review documents physically?

To be on a safe side I will advise you go with an updated one. There is a 50% probability that the VO might ask to see it. You dont need to upload it anywhere.

It seems we have lots of applicants for The University of Alabama. Can we create a WhatsApp group? Or if there is an existing WhatsApp group, someone should add me please.

macuwon:
Please as for the SOA for my sponsor, what's the length? 6 months or 1yr?

6 months

macuwon:
PLEASE i need help on how to prepare, i got admission from houston community college for an associate degree for fall 2021, but i deferred the admission to summer 2022 and resumption is may 30th. No funding. My uncle in the US is my sole sponsor. My fear is in his account statement. the SOA i submitted to the school during application was around august last year. The school didn't request for a recent SOA as i deferred but i do not know if the visa officer would need a recent one or stick to the one i submitted to the school. thanks

If you can get a recent one for the interview please do.

Gokoyer0:
Don't you think sending out decision in April or May is kind of too far away?

I stand to be corrected, i think negative decisions always come earlier than the positive ones.

It is, but what will I do? I can't force them to send it out earlier than that.

Ya, on most occasions they do send out the negative ones before the positive.

Edriscoal:
Pls I need an advice , my program start this summer may 9, & I received my i20 few days ago ......but the available dates fall in November. What should I do, will I be considered for expedite appointment, what do I need to do. I need advice asap

Thanks

Yes you can apply for emergency, if you haven't applied for emergency in the last six months.

degxyflexy:
My department GC says funding decisions will come after admission. GRE? No

Okay. I think my department sents out their admission decision together with funding decision and I was told that they will start sending it out in April or May.

degxyflexy:
I got admission from University of Alabama yesterday.

Congratulations! Is it with full funding? If yes, did you apply with GRE?

Wendywilson:
I applied when application fee was waived, that was in October

Okay. Thanks

Fall2021:
Visa approved today at Abuja. Transcript coming up later. Looking for where to eat

Congratulations

Wendywilson:
Pls who applied to Alabama University for Fall 2022?
Any response from them yet?

Please how did you pay for the application fee? My department deadline is today and I want to submit my application now. Can you send me a mail at tinazy2003@gmail.com

[quote author=Darewa post=108269507]Yes, I am saying I attached it as a single file.
Was that

Sorry, I meant you would have attached as different files.

Darewa:
Hello guys, I am new here.
Please, how did you get the previous surge date for Dec 1? I sent my documents via the respective email on Dec 3 but I haven't received any response. I compiled all the documents into one pdf. I didn't go through the other protocol to apply for expedited date.

Please, I want to be sure I am on track. How long does it take them to respond?

Than you.

You would have attached them as a single file.

jaymore:
VISA Approved today, December 6th, 2021 in Abuja.

School: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.

Program: PhD Chemical Engineering.

COA: $41483
Funding: $46298

Time Slot: 09:15 am but I got there around 08:00 am and was interviewed around 11:00 am.

Only one VO attended to Non-Immigrants - the bald white male (without glasses).

While outside, I noticed a lot of people left with blue papers. When I got in, this trend continued including one going for her master's in public health with her family.
For the white paper rain, four people before me were approved in a row. The first was a guy going for his MS (Finance or something in that line). He is an accountant and got a loan of about #6 million for his program. Next is a lawyer going for a visit/vacation. He had been to the US on two occasions (One for his nephew's graduation and second, for a visit to his sister in California). The third is a guy going to Georgia State University for his MS (Biology or Virology. I couldn't hear him well). He had a deficit of around $780. The fourth is a lady going to Georgia State University for her MS too. She has a deficit of around $14k.

Now, my turn.

Vo: (While stepping forward to him) Can I have your documents, please?
Me: Yeah, sure. Good morning!

Vo: Good morning.
Me: How are you today?

Vo: Fine. Have you traveled out before?
Me: No, I have not.

Vo: Place your fingers on the fingerprint scanner.
(I did exactly as he instructed).

Vo: What University are you going to?
ME: I am going to the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville for my PhD degree in Chemical Engineering.

Vo: Why did you choose this school?
Me: I chose to join University of Arkansas for a number of reasons:
First, my research interest is in the area of membrane separations and Professor Wickramasinghe is a leading researcher in this area. He is currently working on membrane separations for biofuels to solve the problem (I had a lot to talk about but he didn't give me enough chance to state my reasons for choosing this school. He nodded and cut me)

Vo: What do you do?
Me: I am lecturer at the chemical engineering department, OAU. I teach first year and second year undergraduate courses in biochemical engineering and chemical separations. I also assist professors with research activities and guide students with homework and research activities.

Vo: What will you be coming back to do?
Me: I will be returning to my work as a lecturer I and set up my lab where I can continue my research and at the same time mentor young minds for the future.

Vo: Do you have any friends or family members in the US?
Me: No, I don't have any one in the US.
(He typed for a while and said the golden words).

Vo: Everything looks okay. I will be recommending your visa for approval. This paper will explain how you will pick up your passport in 2-3 days. Take this I-20 with you always.
Me: Thank you. Have a great day

PS: The above was my fourth attempt. The first three attempts were for MS Chemical Engineering at SDMines without funding.

Congratulations bro

Darewa:
Please, help!
Does one need to go through CGI first before applying for surge date. I already applied for surge but have gotten no response. I'm guessing it's cause I have no account on CGI

Thanks

Yes, you need to pick a date first on your CGI before applying.

tizah2020:
Hello Guys, I am done licking my wounds but I just want to make Enquires , since I was denied today based on this above? Can I reapply immediately or I have to wait for 6months? Asking so I can act fast and also notify my school. Resumption is 3rd week In January.

Reapply immediately before Dec 10 and apply for surge.

[quote author=Renashelly post=108189774][/quote]The course there is not English proficiency but Liberal arts

Renashelly:
Pls someone should say something.

Pls house help me out. It’s urgent.
I applied for associate of science but on my I-20, I see English proficiency.

When I get to the embassy and am asked the program I am going to study , pls what will I say.

English proficiency?

Can you snap and send let's see what you are talking about.

Kiiishiii:
Have you gotten a response?

Yes, I have. Thanks

kayjay69:
my wife got approved today F1 with a kid on F2.
I read the guy's transcript and i am shocked to my marrow he was not given especially going to such a reputable university and having funding.

my only advise is guys, please take time to fill out your DS-160 properly. I honestly believe that US visa interview is determined before hand i.e. before the candidate makes an appearance. You may convince them, you may talk yourself out of it but i strongly am of the believe that US visas are granted before you even make an appearance.

Maybe they have AI that assists them in placing everyone in particular categories? Maybe they have a dedicated team that simply reviews each application but i strongly believe what i said above and alot of people's experience both here and elsewhere point toward this.

Congratulations to your wife!

Yes it is good to fill your DS160 nicely and also this thing is all about Luck and all. When I went for my second interview, while I was on the queue I noticed the VO was following a particular format in issuing Visa. If he interviews six persons, out of that six he will approve one and reject five even if you have a very beautiful story to tell ( Are you telling me that all the five persons he denied did not fill their DS160 well? ), If you end up been the sixth person that day meen! You are going home with a Visa.

xxxscholar:
Which ban are you talking about please?

I am just saying incase U.S ban Nigeria cus of the Omicron like the guy indicated.

Dunzg:
Guyssssss please how did the surge interview go today??
Did people get their visas?

I heard that a lot of people were denied, only a handful of people got approved.

owagbeba:
Hmmm... in your second interview, you were so close to getting this visa but there is a not-so-positive remark the first VO wrote on your profile. This is the hindrance. Honestly, I hope you’ll get a better VO that may overlook those remarks and issue you a visa.

Good luck

What negative remark did the first VO write on my profile when he just asked me only 3 questions.

Thanks for your contribution. I pray that my next interview will be better.

Gerrard59:
Judging from others' transcripts, I blame Omicron. Between today and next Monday, the US will bar Nigerians into the country. To them, better a denied visa than a visa yet a traveller can enter into the country. If not, this is a stellar profile just like the lad who got a full ride for MSc in Plant Pathology at the same embassy days ago.

Blame Omicron

I dont really think is the Omicron that made his visa to be denied today cus some people also got approved today. I think this surge of a think is a trap, same thing happened last Wednesday (24th Nov) which was the first scheduled day for the surge, there was massive denial.

For me it is better to have a visa at hand oooo than been denied, once the ban is lifted u can enter the country.

Stevenssen:
By your transcripts, I would say your profile and two interviews were good.
Of course we don't know what's on the VOs' minds and luck plays a big part too.
I advise you prepare well as usual and mention the same job you mentioned for your uncle in your 2nd interview. Best of luck this time.

Okay, thanks a lot bro.

Kiiishiii:
Today. By 12:05 pm

Okay, I applied yesterday. I pray they respond to me before Friday.

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.

Choi! This is so sad, even with the overflowing funding and excellent GRE. To get this visa nowadays na by grace of God, no by what someone said or profile again.

Guys please help me look into my first and second transcript. Let me know what went wrong. I will be going for the third one soon.


First interview by the Korean VO in October.

VO: Have you travelled out before?

ME: No, I have not.

VO: I can see you have a scholarship, who will be paying the deficit?

ME: My uncle who is the HSE Manager at *** and also has a business that deals on importation of cars and Safety materials will be covering the deficit.

VO: ( He started typing and after that he looked at me and asked) Where do you work?

ME: I work at *** as an Assistant Lecturer where I share academic workload with ***

The next thing he said was thank you for coming... and he handed the blue paper to me


Second Transcript

Second interview by the Tattoo VO in Lagos ( November). He was the only VO on seat that day.

ME: Good morning

VO: Good morning

VO: I can see you are going for your Ph.D in Educational Psychology at Texas Tech University.

ME: Yes

VO: What is your highest qualification?

ME: I have a Masters degree in Educational Administration and planning from ***.

VO: When did you graduate?

ME: I graduated in 2018

VO: After that what have you been doing?

ME: Immediately after my graduation I was retained in *** as an Assistant Lecturer where I share academic workload with ***

VO: Why are you going for a Ph.D program?

ME: This program would not only position me to take up a senior Lecturing role in *** where I currently work as an Assistant Lecturer but it will also enhance my competences in understanding and discovering the strategies that can help educate all students including those with severe and multiple disabilities in a general education classroom, and with this I can be able to impact the Educational sector in Nigeria in terms of policy building and development as it pertains to Curriculum development.

VO: How do you intend to sponsor yourself?

ME: I got a research assistantship position that qualifies me for a tuition waiver and supplementary fees with a stipend of $1283 and my uncle who is not just my uncle but my guardian and mentor since the death of my father in ***. He has been the one taking care of my needs, in short I grew up thinking he is my elder brother because he lived with us before he got married in 1993 ( Immediately I said that he looked at me).

VO: What does your uncle do?

ME: He is the HSE Manager at *** and also a Real Estate investor. He has properties in four states Lagos, Port Harcourt, Imo and Abia State ( I noticed he picked up his pen and started typing)

VO: Will you be the only one studying abroad? ( When he asked this question I felt he was going to approve my visa, cus there was a lady he asked same question and he approved the lady's visa)

ME: Yes, I will

VO: ( He was staring at his desktop screen and was tapping his pen on the table) Have you travelled out before? ( When he asked this question, I knew instantly that I have lost the chance)

ME: No, I have not.


He picked up the blue paper and said the normal you are... then he handed it to me.

Please how do I combine that my uncle is into Real Estate and importation of cars and Safety materials too. In my first interview I mentioned importation of cars while in my second I mentioned Real Estate investor. He does the two but I didn't mention both in my second interview, I mentioned them differently ( I didn't say them together so it wont look like he is into too many things, and all same I think cus I didn't mention importation of cars and Safety materials the second VO might have thought I am lying cus I feel they usually have a record of all we say).

Please do advice me on what you think might have gone wrong and the next step to take.

Kiiishiii:
I applied on Saturday

Okay, when did you get response from them?

Kiiishiii:
Good afternoon,
I’m posting for the first time. I just got a surge date for the 8th. Is there anyone else with this date? I need someone to converse my transcript with. Thank you

Please when did you apply?