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Obiwannn:
THANKS....
I HAVE SOME UNCLEAR nitty-grittys with the procedure mentiioned
listed below:
The certificate of accommodation is compulsory.
No Hotel reservation is accepted.
The accommodation certificate must mention :
a. your name
b. the address of the accommodation
c. the dates covering the duration of your course.

does this mean i have to look for and pay for accommodation that covers the entire duration of my stay (1year) right here from Nigeria?
if the accommodation i am to pay for is lets say a month or two, how do I look for it?

secondly,

All proofs of yours or the sponsor’s financial status : bank statement (Last 3 months) , salary , act of property etc… / Originals + 2 photocopies

can I use someone not related to me by blood as a sponsor and present his/her account statement? let's say my father's friend or pastor for example, because this was mentioned in the site: Attestation of sponsorship and a letter explaining the link with him (family link must be attested with births certificates) / Original + 2 photocopies... Moreso, I think I would be getting one of these partial scholarships: one of them is worth 8,000euros anually, the other is worth 4,000 euros and additionally the program provides paid internship amounting to 2750euros for students in the second semester of their studies. Meaning I could get lucky and be able to count on either 10,750euros or 8,750euros to help myself with in France. How does any of the above help my application considering the fact that finances is trying to be a stumbling block (GOD FORBID) for my application. ALso what is the minimum amount one is required to have to successfully study a one year program in France?

Thanks for your anticipated response.
PS: the program is tuition-free

In response to your question:-

1. Does this mean i have to look for and pay for accommodation that covers the entire duration of my stay (1year) right here from Nigeria?

Yes, that’s right. You have to look for an accommodation that covers the duration of your study. The property owner may collect a month deposit or so (depending on their terms). You can search online for room or ask your school for assistance.

2. Can I use someone not related to me by blood as a sponsor and present his/her account statement?

It is always advisable to use an immediate family (father, mother, brother or sister with the same surname as your sponsor), this reduces any doubt the consular may have in regards to your sponsor.

However, you can also use someone else as your sponsor as long as you have all the relevant documents and letter from the person.

3. What is the minimum amount one is required to have to successfully study a one year program in France?

The money in your sponsor’s bank account must cover food, accommodation, transport, books e.t.c.

I hope this helps?

Obiwannn:
naGodWin/olaopts pls help

@Obiwannn, pls check the url below and let me know if it helps.


http://www.ambafrance-ng.org/APPLY-FOR-THE-STUDENT-VISA

royal231:
Were you also given an appointment @ the french embassy upon return?

Also what if u were given and you didn't make it to the interview upon return

Upon submitting the documents, they took my fingerprints & payment and was told to come back after two weeks. No other interview was done except the phone call.

In addition, I was not told to come for another interview upon my return.

princeFAD:
Thanks bro for the info. was the account statement you submitted in English or you translated from original lang to english?

@princeFAD, the bank statement is in English.

Growingboi:
please, hw many days of stay did u fill in and what is d name of online insurance dat u used?

I filled in 11 days but they gave me 15 days. I used the AXN Schengen Low Cost

Website: www.axa-schengen.com

Once again, I'm sorry for sharing the information late. This is my first time of applying for a Schengen visa.

I am a Nigerian studying IT program at an Asian University. All I did was: -

1.) Registered and paid for a conference (The conference is about IT and latest technologies in France)
2.) Requested that the organizer send me an invitation and a copy to the French embassy
3.) Collected letter from my school showing that they are aware of my travel plans
4.) Booked an insurance online for 35 EURO
5.) Booked for hotel reservation and airline (All online and free). Only a credit card is required to guarantee a hotel but nothing is charged
6.) Printed my bank statement via online bank portal (I generated 3 months record from my account online and printed it out)

I submitted all these documents to the French embassy and was told to come back after two weeks.

After the 10th day of submission, I received a call from the French consulate asking me to explain the purpose of my trip to France. I explained everything to him including my future plans (I told him the truth) and at the end of the conversation, he said he will send all the information to France for review. He also told me that he can not guarantee that the visa will be issued but I should come on the given date.

Four days later, I went to the embassy and was given my passport. I opened it and viola, I saw a Schengen visa on it. Was impressed because the whole process is so easy and I did almost everything online.

Does anyone know any cool places in France/Europe to tour?

Sorry guys, I have been busy with the planning of my trip and couldn't check my email and NL account. I am in France right now and I'd like to share some of the cool images that I took with my phone.

Does anyone know any cool places in France/Europe to tour?

Just got my visa at the french embassy. The process is really easy. If u need advise on the documents I submitted, I'll be glad to share with the house.

worry359:
To be very safe you should have enough to pay all the time of your tuition (work in out from the website.)
Add to that enough for accomodation, feeding, books and living costs.
Add cost of air fares.
Then add a safety amount think of things like exchange rate!

Thank you for your comment.

Hello House,

Please I need your advise. I have been given an admission to study Computer Science at an American University.

If I want to apply for a visa, I can only use my own company account which currently has 6M Naira. I am not running my personal account, so it has below 50k in it. What should I do? Should I withdraw the whole amount and deposit it into my personal account?

Moreover, how much do you think I must have in my account to satisfy my financial stability? When applying for the course, the school requested that I send them a statement covering nothing less than $35,000 USD. That fund covers the tuition and housing of 1 year. I’m guessing I have to study there for 2yrs and 6 months.

Please advise

Hello House,

Please I need your advise. I have been given an admission to study Computer Science at an American University.

If I want to apply for a visa, I can only use my own company account which currently has 6M Naira. I am not running my personal account, so it has below 50k in it. What should I do? Should I withdraw the whole amount and deposit it into my personal account?

Moreover, how much do you think I must have in my account to satisfy my financial stability? When applying for the course, the school requested that I send them a statement covering nothing less than $35,000 USD. That fund covers the tuition and housing of 1 year. I’m guessing I have to study there for 2yrs and 6 months.

Please advise

joenicewake:
Yes showing documents are okay but right now the job is mostly done verbally, and you're able to read VO's body language because there are signs to pinpoint if he will request these documents or not.

Secondly, which country did you graduated from? If it's China or Malaysia, getting an F1 visa now would be very tough for you.

I'm graduating from a University in Malaysia. What's the problem with that? What makes you think its going to be difficult?

boofydon:
I will be able to give you an answer for only question 1 at this time because I have no facts to base my opinion for the remaining questions.

A visa refusal, or ineligibility, under section 214(b) is for that specific application and will not affect any application you summit in the future. However, since you were denied under section 214(b)(which means you failed in demonstrating that you have strong ties to your home country that will compel you to leave the United States at the end of your temporary stay),you must demonstrate your condition has changed and their is a reason for you to return at the end of your temporary stay.

My source: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/general/denials.html

Dear boofydon,

Thanks for your comment on question 1. Do you have any suggestion on how I can demonstrate that my condition has changed? Will showing them my company registration and home ownership document suffice?

justwise:
https://www.nairaland.com/1869186/general-u.s.a-student-visa-enquiries-part

Thank you.

Please NLs, I need your help.

I am currently studying Diploma in Information Technology in an Asia country but will be finishing in few weeks. I have recently applied for a Computer Science degree in an American University and have been sent an I-20 to apply for a visa.

Here are my problems:-

1. I have applied for a student visa at the US Embassy in Lagos in 2006 (took fingerprint) but was denied because the officer had an issue with some of the documents I presented at the time. He never told me why he denied my application but the denial letter shows that I was denied under section 214 (b).

2. Also, the date of birth on the passport I used to apply at the time is different. On the old passport, the date of birth shows 05/10/1985 while my new passport shows 05/10/1987. Only the year is different. Can this be an issue at the US Embassy?

I have once contacted the Homeland security regarding this and was told to explain to the visa officer when I plan to apply next time.

3. A 28yrs old Nigerian applying to study for BSc in Computer Science, doesn’t it ring a wrong bell?

4. If I want to apply, I can only use my own company account which currently has 6M Naira. I am not running my personal account, so it has below 50k in it. What should I do? Should I withdraw the whole amount and deposit it into my personal account?

5. Moreover, how much do you think I must have in my account to satisfy my financial stability? When applying for the course, the school requested that I send them a statement covering nothing less than $35,000 USD. That fund covers the tuition and housing of 1 year. I’m guessing I have to study there for 2yrs and 6 months.

I am in dilemma and need answers to these questions. Your response will be highly appreciated.

Thank you.

Please NLs, I need your help.

I am currently studying Diploma in Information Technology in an Asia country but will be finishing in few weeks. I have recently applied for a Computer Science degree in an American University and have been sent an I-20 to apply for a visa.

Here are my problems:-

1. I have applied for a student visa at the US Embassy in Lagos in 2006 (took fingerprint) but was denied because the officer had an issue with some of the documents I presented at the time. He never told me why he denied my application but the denial letter shows that I was denied under section 214 (b).

2. Also, the date of birth on the passport I used to apply at the time is different. On the old passport, the date of birth shows 05/10/1985 while my new passport shows 05/10/1987. Only the year is different. Can this be an issue at the US Embassy?

I have once contacted the Homeland security regarding this and was told to explain to the visa officer when I plan to apply next time.

3. A 28yrs old Nigerian applying to study for BSc in Computer Science, doesn’t it ring a wrong bell?

4. If I want to apply, I can only use my own company account which currently has 6M Naira. I am not running my personal account, so it has below 50k in it. What should I do? Should I withdraw the whole amount and deposit it into my personal account?

5. Moreover, how much do you think I must have in my account to satisfy my financial stability? When applying for the course, the school requested that I send them a statement covering nothing less than $35,000 USD. That fund covers the tuition and housing of 1 year. I’m guessing I have to study there for 2yrs and 6 months.

I am in dilemma and need answers to these questions. Your response will be highly appreciated.

Thank you.

Dear Vicjustice,

Thank you for opening and maintaining this thread, you are doing a wonderful job. My case is quite special.


I am currently studying Diploma in Information Technology in an Asia country but will be finishing in few weeks. I have recently applied for a Computer Science degree in an American University and have been sent an I-20 to apply for a visa.

Here are my problems:-

1. I have applied for a student visa at the US Embassy in Lagos in 2006 (took fingerprint) but was denied because the officer had an issue with some of the documents I presented at the time. He never told me why he denied my application but the denial letter shows that I was denied under section 214 (b).

2. Also, the date of birth on the passport I used to apply at the time is different. On the old passport, the date of birth shows 05/10/1985 while my new passport shows 05/10/1987. Only the year is different. Can this be an issue at the US Embassy?

I have once contacted the Homeland security regarding this and was told to explain to the visa officer when I plan to apply next time.

3. A 28yrs old Nigerian applying to study for BSc in Computer Science, doesn’t it ring a wrong bell?

4. If I want to apply, I can only use my own company account which currently has 6M Naira. I am not running my personal account, so it has below 50k in it. What should I do? Should I withdraw the whole amount and deposit it into my personal account?

5. Moreover, how much do you think I must have in my account to satisfy my financial stability? When applying for the course, the school requested that I send them a statement covering nothing less than $35,000 USD. That fund covers the tuition and housing of 1 year. I’m guessing I have to study there for 2yrs and 6 months.

I am in dilemma and need answers to these questions. Your response will be highly appreciated.

Thank you.

Joy