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Phrancxs:
Good Evening all,

Hope you all are having a great weekend?
Sincere apologies I'm texting at this hour. I'm 28 with an HND in Business Administration and Management and I wish to further study in the US, Canada, Germany.

Please, what are my chances, and what steps are required to take. I'm really confused.

PS: I'm new here.

You can start by dropping your profile.
CGPA & professional experience. You can check the Canadian and Germany Student VISA thread for information on DE and Canadian student VISA.

MrBammy:
Please, where can one do the Covid-19 test within Lagos and how much? Where’s the cheapest and recognizable… Fenks

Check DNA lab. They give discounts for students and it is N35k for students. You will need to provide your admission letter and data Page of international passport. Best!

geexteem77:
Good day everyone.

A friend just told me about this thread.
I'm planning to start my Masters in the USA and I need a guide from the house. I studied Business Management at my first degree with a CGPA of 4.68 in 2013. I have both local and international work experience. Anyone who can help on the selection of the best school, scholarship avenues??
I would appreciate. Thanks.

I believe if anyone wants to help you can talk about your years of experience and what areas you have had experience in. If your GPA is 4.63 out of 5 that's nice. However, you should prepare to take either the GMAT or GRE and TOEFL or IELTS. You have lots of work to do so it is better you start now.

Chyjoey:
I'm sincerely interested in how you could spot his body language through a transcript.

Very easy: Ask to give the VO documents when the VO didn't ask. That's wrong. Incoherent thoughts: Ms then talk about PhD. You keep your goals plain to the VO. If you want a PhD talk about a PhD from the start of the conversation. It can be an Ms-PhD offer but should keep his/her career goal straight to the point. He doesn't know what he wants if he keeps meandering. The VO has rejected the applicant before even getting to sponsor.

Approvalll:
Hello guys I filled my ds160 like I was going to do my interview in Lagos but I eventually choose date in Abuja please will this affect my appointment please I need advice

It is possible for CGI to help transfer your DS-160 from Lagos to Abuja at the Embassy in Abuja but the staff strength now is light due to COVID guidelines so it will be better for you to fill another DS-160 for Abuja. Good-luck in your interview.

Tyleet:
Visa denied this morning at Lagos embassy. Gurus please help me take a look and suggest ways to improve. I got no funding from the university so my COA was $40K.


Me: Good morning madam
VO: no answer
VO: Pass me your passport and i20
Me: I did
VO: starts typing then asks where are you going?
Me: I am going to pursue a masters degree in Animal Science at the University of Nebraska Lincoln
VO: what are you doing presently?
Me: I'm a poultry farmer
VO: So what will this degree do for you?
Me: My goal is to pursue both my masters and PhD at the same time in the same unl which I have discussed with my supervisor. After my PhD, I intend to return to Nigeria to take up a lecturing job at my alma mater. I have always been interested in teaching agriculture to students and I love to give back to my alma mater where I earned my 1st, degree. A PhD in animal science will position me as a great candidate for the job.
VO: points to i20 and asked who is paying this $40000?
Me: my uncle
VO: what does he do?
Me: he is a real estate investor, who manages my late grandfather's real estate properties in Lagos and Abeokuta. He was the one who sponsored my high school and college education and I lived with him all through my time in college.
VO: How is he going to pay?
Me: I have his bank statement with me as well as my late grandfathers will wherein he stated that proceeds from the real estate industry can be used for the educational programs of his children. At this time I wanted to pass the bank statement to her but she said no.
VO: what type of account does he have?
Me: savings
VO: Does he have a US account?
ME: NO. I will be the one to open the account when I get there and he will send the money into my account and then I will pay it to the school.
Me: Passes the financial statements to her again
VO: (She collects it and cross-check. The statement has a balance of about #30000000)
VO: Okay but I'm sorry you did not qualify at this time. You can reapply.

Twoods, Fairheart, lagosismyhome, other gurus, pls kindly contribute your thoughts

Sorry about the delay.Lots of mistakes on your transcripts.Wrong body Language and response: You said Masters then Masters & Phd. I wouldn't approve your VISA if I am the VO. I believe you didn't do several Mocks( like 10 mocks). They would have spotted this. Good-luck next time.

Teophilus96:
Please any Master Scholarship(full funding) available for Agricultural and Bioresources Engineering? And if possible Biosystems Engineering.
Cgpa of 3.54/4 (WES Unofficial Evaluation)

Sure. Though your GPA is nice on a scale of 4 but you should take standardized tests( GRE, TOEFL or IELTS) and ace it if you haven't done so to allow you apply to schools that didn't waive it. You should work on your CV too. A Prof in a top university once sent my CV back telling me to work on it because he wanted to nominate me for four prestigious external fellowships.

Dam417:
Thanks bro

From my wealth of experience this should be the Main Campus at Lincoln University. Hope that helps.

You welcome. Best!

Bami26:
F1 VISA in Walter Carrington, Lagos .
23rd July
Visa status: Approved ✅

It could have only been God because I stammered and was sooo scared and afraid. Thank you Jesus for this grace because I can testify that only you did it !
Me: good morning sir !
VO: Hello
VO: What is your purpose of visit to the UNited States?
Me: I am going for my masters degree at thomas Jefferson university Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
VO: what is your career goal?
Me: I told him I’d become a licensed phytochemical drug research here in Nigeria at the Nigerian institute of medical research (I was shaking and talking fast here, he told me to catch my breath )
VO: who will be sponsoring you ?
Me: my father who works at Bleep will be sponsoring me although I have some momey from my grandparents as my trust funds but he will be sponsoring me completely (here he asked me to calm down again, I legit told him I was sick �)
VO: does he have a domicilliary account ?
Me: yes he does
VO: I will be approving your visa.
Me: *shaking* thank you sir. Please what’s your name ?
VO: he tells me his name.
Me: collects white paper and runs out of the place
Thank you Jesus because I don’t know who else to thank

Congrats

Phaithy:
Yes he did.

Sounds great. Enjoy your study in Houston!

Phaithy:
I also got my visa approved today at the Lagos embassy as at 7:40am.
I want to give God all the glory for his mercies and letting my hard-work pay off. I had a lot of fears before my interview because my sponsor stays in the same state I’ll be going for my studies, I have a BA Degree in history and I’m going for my Masters in Supply chain management and also I have been denied the b1/b2 visa twice in 2017 but to the glory of God today, I wasn’t even asked a lot of questions. I barely spent 2 minutes with the VO that interviewed me.

NO TA/Funding
University of Houston Bauer College of Business
Masters of Science in Supply Chain Management
Initial interview time: 9:15am
Interview done: 7:40am
Tuition for a year: 44,000 (fully paid for)
No deficit

VO: why are you going to the US?
Me: I’m going for my masters of science in supply chain management at the university of Houston.

VO: I don’t understand what’s on your 1-20 it says management science
Me: It’s stated as management science under the school sevis ID

He was typing seriously and I kept looking at him.

VO: Tell me about this program
Me: UH masters of science is a non thesis 30 credit hours designed to be completed in 24 months with a 9 months OPT which makes its 33 months and I’ll be (cuts in)

VO: why did you choose this school?
Me: I chose this school because I’m impressed with the fact the professors in this department integrate (Cuts in again)

VO: How long have you worked in this field?
Me: 3 years and counting

VO:How did you find out about the school?
Me; I found out about the school through my former boss

VO; what’s the name of the company
Me: Company xyz

VO: who is your sponsor?
Me: my uncle xyz. He’s an engineer and works with Chevron and he has also payed for my tuition and accommodation

VO: okay( went quite for some seconds looking around then he handed me the white paper). Take this with your at the POE if not there will be big wahala.

Me: Thank you sir with a big smile on my face.

Congrats. So your sponsor has fully paid your tuition for a year prior to your interview?

Dam417:
Hello,please what's the name of the university & can I send you an Email..thanks

From my wealth of experience this should be the Main Campus at Lincoln University. Hope that helps.

walepepe21:
As Much as I don’t love to engage in brickbats or controversies among people here due to the way we air our minds on any issue that arises but I have learnt a lot here which paved ways for me to be In USA Today and to be a mentor and leader to many people, prospective students who aspire to come here to have their Msc/PhD. I am grateful to Nairaland!

On Fairheart Saga. I have keenly followed how Prexy1999 and others have insulted, challenged his credibility, subjected him to all sort of things to know his intention etc. All I can say is that I didn’t know him at all until he chatted me up himself once back in 2018/19 if I ever need help and I told him I’m fine which I really appreciate his kind gesture for reaching out to me after my closed friend shared my number to him to help me. Thank you I really appreciate that gesture !

But Guys, Mentioning his names doesn't make him a thief let us get it right at the back of our mindset please guys as we have never see anyone reported him here of any wrongdoing. Those paying chose to pay. I don't know why we are taking it so serious. Though i am not in support of billing people as the aim of this thread by the founding fathers was to ‘’HELP ONE ANOTHER FREELY WITHOUT CHARGING KOBO’’.

However, But if he (fairheart) have billed anyone, you went as far as going to their PM, if not, the person should have asked the question here. Some people don't play with their time as we are all busy here 24/7 with our lives which is cleared to all and if you want that time, pay for it. Else ask your questions here and The purpose of this thread like I said earlier before is to get things done yourself, so if at any point you are reaching out to people to help you hunt for schools then the purpose has been defeated.

Therefore, It was then I realized, though there are lots of people on this thread that are genuinely helping people selflessly like ME as I helped many people to come to USA and have a good life, All glory belongs to God Almighty! I must say but one or two people are here to make there presence known, so as to get there potential "customers". A sorts of business strategy.

Furthermore, I dislike the act of condemning people's time and effort. Fairheart has contributed in his own way on this thread which I believe some have gained from him . One may think the information one has is the most correct, another person can come out to counter it by giving another with better points with which the former commenter may learn from.

Finally, We all have our flaws. We should learn to tolerate one another as brothers and sisters. We can disagree on some issues then agree to them later. We learn everyday. ‘’Let's learn to be grateful’’.

One love fam.

Honestly! I can't agree more. I myself have helped lots of guys who have gone to not just safe but ambitious schools including: Stanford, RWTH,Duke,Delft, Cambridge & Tsinghua. I have lots count of the numbers but I believe we should respect everyone's private time.

Louisanc:
Hello everyone
Is it okay to use my Sis husband as my sponsor?

Sure. As long as you can prove that he can sponsor you. Best!

haywhy17:
I don't think you are a yoruba... if you keep failing at something and you can't correct it yourself, you are not in a good position to correct it for anybody that is also failing.. you seek help from those that have scaled the hurdle...

True,you can't keep doing the same thing and expect a different result. However, if you check my view: I used the word reflect & analyze in all his/her applications which means the person has done some background work on what could have done the delay. So, your response may be referring specifically to other guys but not who I am talking about. I am talking about those who doesn't just jump to pick new dates after a delay but reflect on what they can do to improve their application the next time. Put that in place before booking another date. Even if they were delay the next time they have learnt a new thing on what they can use to improve their application after a delay.

haywhy17:
Coming from someone that has been denied so many times... this space sef...

To be sincere if you have been denied severally & you are able to reflect & analyse your applications in every case you should qualify to vet transcripts because you should have some experience.

ronathel:
Good day everyone,
I am an HND holder. Graduated with lower credit in Building technology. I plan on applying for study visa in the US. Please I will need advise on which school can I run a *POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA* in the US and are mostly the requirements. Thanks in-advance for your assistance

Try do a WES evaluation and apply to schools in your field. I believe a Civil Engineering or Construction Management is a related field. You should apply to Ms program. If you have nice research experience or internship you can apply to PhD in safe schools.

Best!

thebest1210:
Hello all,

Asking for someone.

A lady wants to travel with her 11years old son. Is she required to pay his visa fee? If yes, how much?

Thank you.

Yes on F2

IvannahG:
Hi @Pefuele,

I got an admission for Cyber Security for fall 2021, what do you mean it’s on the US technology alert list please?

It means the US embassy does serious background checks on someone doing those courses because you can have access to covert infos. Check Google for more.... I noticed you are going to a school which is in a city where you have your brother. I hope you are going to a decent school & you have good prove of funding.
If your school is a visa mill it may not help. Best!

richieboy1994:
Plz can we attach images or pdf when sending mails to : support-nigeria@ustraveldocs.com

I want to attach my SEVIS

Can I attach document?

Nope. They wont open externals mails with attachments for phishing.

Renashelly:
Pls gurus in the house,

advice me on this one

I got admission into Dallas college and will be going for my interview soon. I applied with my 3 yrs old daughter cos there is no one That can take care of her, I have been to the U.s before Mof I had my first baby there. I dont know if I stand a chance in this cos of my daughter Cos I had this one in Nigeria.

You only scratched your profile in the surface. You didn't give detailed information about your application. To start with you may post your mock transcripsts for vetting.

IyiolaOwabumowa:
Yooo, I'm going to the university of st Thomas, Minnesota, my interview is next week

Nice school & well respected in Minnesota although not with huge student population. Mostly do BS & MS program. I exchanged corespondences with them in 2018. Good-luck in your interview.

LeviAckerman:
Im sorry man
I downloaded them and I don’t see anything like that
Could you point me to one
Do you remember the reason for rejection please ?

Check transcripts of guys on Administrative processing( also called AP). It was common during those times. Trust me you will learn a lot when you take your time to read it. We all know blue/green & white paper. What paper is AP & what is the duration that one can be in AP? Why does VO issue AP? What is misrepresentations? Is it possible that you can be on AP beyond your program start date?Can the US embassy request further documents when you are on AP?You will learn all those and more when you take your time to read. You can read during the Muslim holiday if you are on break at work. Best!

LeviAckerman:
Hi guys
Could there be any reason for rejection after getting a white paper at the interview. Is there a background check going on or what kind of issue could arise??

Yes. Check fall2019 transcripts.

Approvalll:
Hey guys I just got an email concerning my emergency appointment from support@ustraveldocs.com stating that my case has been closed and updated and it says “Dear Applicant,


Thank you for writing to the U.S. Visa Service Desk.

We understand that you want to schedule an expedited interview appointment.

In response to your concern, please be informed that if the applicant has already scheduled the interview appointment then, we request him/her to kindly attend the interview accordingly.

Availability of slots is at the sole discretion of the U.S. Embassy. You may log in to your profile and check the calendar for the first available appointment” Please does this mean my emergency appointment has been approved? What should I do guys @pefuele please help me on this one God bless

Log into your CGI portal to check availability dates. Best!

Approvalll:
Okay I am going to book my flight now for Friday of that week which is the 21st thank you for the advice God bless

Oh! You want to book your flight prior to your interview? What's your profile? Is this your first attempt? Happy to help.

ObamaMessi:
Hi House, pls answer these questions: 1) what's the full meaning of V O and WES?
2) I've not seen prospective students asking question about Harvard and Yale, is there any perceived reason? Thanks in anticipation.

Looks like you are in the incipient stage in US study VISA processing.

VO:VISA Officer

WES:World Education Service

Before I knew a lot about Havard & Yale I started with knowing about the University of New Haven and Eastern Illinois University. So I started from the safe to the ambitious & I will be going to an ambitious school: a top 45 in the US. Those two schools you mentioned are highly selective school so I believe if you are looking at them you prolly would have had a stellar profile: Top 1% GPA,GRE of 330+, TOEFL of 100+ ( in ideal cases) and with quality internships or work experience in respected companies in decent leadership positions. In other words you would have been working on your profile since you are a toddler.... lol

Futuragetty:
Staring in disbelief at the letter in a green-colored paper, that was given to me after my visa was delayed at the Consular office in Abuja

V.O: I see you are going for bachelors degree in Computer science at Xavier University In New-Orleans, Louisiana.

Response: Yes, I am going for a bachelors degree program in Computer science at Xavier University.

V.O: When did you graduate from High school?
Response: I graduated from high School in 2017.

V.O: What have you been doing?
Response: I started a foundational diploma program In computer science at the Institute of Science and Technology to improve my skills and knowledge as this has always been my passion and interest. She Interrupted with another question....What program? I said a Diploma program.

V.O: Who is sponsoring your program.
Response: My uncle who is also my godfather will be sponsoring my education at Xavier University.

V.O What does he do?
Response: He is an established businessman and deals on importation of Automobiles, Car, and trucks of all kinds. He is also into Real estate development.

V.O What will you do when you return?
Response: I will return to start a cyber-security consultancy firm that will help companies create, plan and carry out measures to protect its system from being compromised by an attack. and Also...... She interrupted again...


My interview didn't last more than 2 minutes. I have provided my transcript for your perusal and corrections.
I feel bad because I didn't get the normal interview questions that most people usually get. I plan to apply again if I see available date.

Sorry. You got the normal question but didn't prepare enough. There is a difference between written transcripts & mock interview. And dnt forget cyber- security is on the US technology alert list. Good-luck next time!

Stalon99:
Date: 15/07/2021
Location: Abuja
Time: 8am
Status: Delayed

VO: Good morning sir
Me: Good morning

VO: I can see you are going to Bowie state University for your masters degree in computer science is that right?
Me: Yes, I'm actually going to continue my program, I did the Spring semester online.

VO: Ok this is your first time going to resume in-person?
Me: Yes

VO: where do you work
Me: I work as a web developer in xyz Company where we build and deploy tech solutions to business individuals and NGOs, we are basically into web development, mobile app development both android and IOS, software development.. ( VO cuts in)

VO: are you going to come and work with them after graduation
Me: I will come back and continue as a senior web developer.

Everything was going fine until the VO saw that my school is located in the same city where my sponsor lives��‍♂️��‍♂️��‍♂️
That has been the red flag in my profile but I ve been praying for miracle. I didn't have the information on time.

VO: Who is sponsoring you
Me: My brother Dr xyz will be sponsoring me. ( VO already saw his address in my DS-160 I guess)

VO: where does ur brother live
Me: I now knew I'm in trouble. He lives in xyz, He is a US citizen.

That was where she lost interest I guessed. She typed for about 15 seconds and denied me. No further question.
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Gurus in the house please what do I do now. Do I change school to another state? Pls I need advice

You will need a strong application next time that should be a top school far from Ohio. Best!

ChiefDaddy1:
Ok thanks much...please which school can I go to study project managementamd tuition is cheap also no ielts. Hope Im not asking for too much?

You are asking for too much & dnt ask for too much except you want to pay too much. Google is your friend. Best!

Approvalll:
@pefuele please advice me on what to do my school start date is on the 16th of august and my interview date is also on the 16th of august while classes begin on the 23rd of august please what would be the best thing in this type of situation please guru advice me

16th of August is a Monday if you are approved you can pick your VISA like Thursday or Friday of that week all things being equal. Then book your flight immediately.

In fall2019 some guys that did their interview who were placed on AP had their VISA approved after the program start date so it is possible for you to also defer your application to Spring after approval.

Duisburg:
Okay. But can I use a statement get my I-20, and use another during interview provided I tell the school to put family funding?

You can't tell the school to put family funding. They have a way they prepare the sponsorship part of their i-20. You can only ask them to make corrections if something is not right on the i-20. It is possible that you can change sponsor but ensure they are legit.