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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Predstan: 10:28am On Apr 28, 2021
Rhonah:

Ha!! Better to tell him/her the chances are slim than saying it's not possible. What if he or she can convince the vo of his/her intent? Hey sir/ma, chances are slim but it is possible.

Where did he say it’s not possible? You can’t read to comprehend? PhD is meant for research, research are mostly funded. It’s not advisable to go to the embassy without funding.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Senaje: 11:24am On Apr 28, 2021
Debbss:
I don't think it's that far, my colleague told me we can drive there

please what's the name of the college?

thanks
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by JO01: 11:40am On Apr 28, 2021
Hello great ones!!
Please is there anyone here in Illinois Institute of Technology,Chicago ?
Kindly reach out....

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Taciturnity: 12:04pm On Apr 28, 2021
Hello @future senator please I sent you a pm

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Shuayb0(m): 12:26pm On Apr 28, 2021
Let's connect please. I also got accepted to Business Analytics at Uni New Hampshire
xtus:


Mathematics at Uni of New Hampshire
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Honeysweetest(f): 12:54pm On Apr 28, 2021
hello everyone, hope you all are having a beautiful day?, I have been following this page since 2018,it is so educative, thank you all for your contributions. my question is this, is there a thread on file visa? it seem here is filled with just Masters and PhD, my brother who is just 17 yrs this year wishes to study aero space and astronautic engineering, I want to sponsor him in the us, he will be taking his waec this year August, I want to start the application next year, can anyone tell me what requirements that will be needed, will his age be an issue? sorry that I have to tell long story before my question���,I will love to hear from any one here who has an idea on fi visa. thank you.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Yelay: 1:48pm On Apr 28, 2021
MY PROPOSED VISA INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT
VO: Good morning pass me your i-20 and passport please
Me: Good morning. God bless you. How are you? Here you go (pass the document requested)

VO: why are you going to the US?
Me: I am going to the US to pursue my Master’s degree at Biola University, California with major in Christian Apologetics.

VO: Why did you choose the US? Why not UK or Canada?
Me: I chose the US because Biola’s Christian apologetics programs at Talbot School of Theology are led by some of the most respected thinkers and scholars in the field like William Lane Craig, Craig Hazen, Sean McDowell. These have debated some highly placed scholars of different worldviews on various platforms and have made brilliant impressions. So it will be a great opportunity for me to learn from these professors.
[it was suggested and from the transcripts I have read here that it is better to not give them the cliché that US is good, certificate is valid but rather to talk about the uniqueness of the university as the influencing fact for choosing]

VO: How did you hear about Biola University and why choose it?
Me: I learned about Biola University from an intensive search for the best schools to study Christian apologetics. In my search, Biola University was top-ranked, it is a dedicated faith-integrated learning institution in the heart of Southern California and its Christian apologetics programs at Talbot School of Theology are led by some of the most respected thinkers and scholars in the field like William Lane Craig, Sean McDowell. They have debated some scholars from other worldviews on various platforms and have made brilliant impressions. So it will be a great opportunity for me to learn from these professors.

VO: Why did you choose this course? Why this degree? Why Christian Apologetics?
Me: I have chosen this course/pursuing this degree/ Christian Apologetics because my area of ministerial interest and goal is to lecture at the seminary however, a master’s degree is the minimum requirement to stand a chance.
So completing this course/degree/Christian apologetics will not only equip me with the analytical framework needed in apologetics research and writing to explore, articulate and explain a faith-based perspective on topics such as evolution, the existence of God, the reliability of the Scripture and the problem of evil to make a case for the Christian faith and belief confidently and with authenticity in the face of contending objections, it would also help me to achieve this ministerial goal.

VO: Are you in the orders? How long?
Me: yes, I am an ordained priest in the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion serving in the Diocese of *** since June 2019. It is over 2 years now.

VO: Where/When did you complete your undergraduate degree?
Me: I graduated from ******* College of Theology, *** with a Bachelor of theology first class honor in May 2019.

VO: Did you take any standardized test?
Me: No I did not.

VO: Why?
Me: It was optional since English language had been the language of instruction for all my education.

VO: How many other schools did you apply to?
Me: I applied to one other, Harvard University school of divinity.

VO: Have you ever been to the US?
Me: No, I have not.

VO: Are you married?
Me: No, I am not married.

VO: What are your plan after graduation?
Me: I will return back to Nigeria and take up a lecturing role as an authority in Christian Apologetics at my alma mater, ***** College of theology, ****, where I will use the knowledge, exposure and experience I gather during my study to impact seminarians. I will combine this with my pastoral ministry.

VO: You do not have any scholarship, so who is sponsoring you?
Me: I have a private scholarship from Mr *** ***, he is my parishioner and the basis for this scholarship is because of my achievement as the best graduating student at my undergraduate degree.

VO: What does he do?
Me: He is the CEO of **** Limited, his company offers professional services in building and civil engineering works, property development, survey, architecture and general contractor.

VO: Do you have his bank statement? Can I see it?
Me: Yes, I do and sure you can. Here you go (planning to get a letter of sponsorship from him).

@fairheart, Twoods, Lagosismyhome, and other amazing people i humbly ask for your inputs, my interview is scheduled for 28th of May in Abuja.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by urchdiya(f): 2:05pm On Apr 28, 2021
Hello guys. Please anyone with an idea of the available date in Abuja?

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by TEMIT0PE: 2:30pm On Apr 28, 2021
August 11.

urchdiya:
Hello guys. Please anyone with an idea of the available date in Abuja?

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by osadestiny: 3:02pm On Apr 28, 2021
Yelay:
MY PROPOSED VISA INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT
VO: Good morning pass me your i-20 and passport please
Me: Good morning. God bless you. How are you? Here you go (pass the document requested)

VO: why are you going to the US?
Me: I am going to the US to

Please when did you get this date 28th of may

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Ikenna04: 3:03pm On Apr 28, 2021
Honeysweetest:
hello everyone, hope you all are having a beautiful day?, I have been following this page since 2018,it is so educative, thank you all for your contributions. my question is this, is there a thread on file visa? it seem here is filled with just Masters and PhD, my brother who is just 17 yrs this year wishes to study aero space and astronautic engineering, I want to sponsor him in the us, he will be taking his waec this year August, I want to start the application next year, can anyone tell me what requirements that will be needed, will his age be an issue? sorry that I have to tell long story before my question���,I will love to hear from any one here who has an idea on fi visa. thank you.
has he taken Sat or is he planning on taking Sat

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by EffectEn: 3:11pm On Apr 28, 2021
As he is reading for his WAEC, he should be getting ready for SAT.
The SAT exam cam be tricky( you need to learn the tactics). I'll advise, if he's not self-driven with school work; he should get enrolled for SAT tutoring.

He will need high scores for a solid Engineering program.

After that, he can start learning CAD (Autocad...) online, some schools might require TOEFL/IELTS (proof of English).

Just start early and make sure you're doing the right research

Honeysweetest:
hello everyone, hope you all are having a beautiful day?, I have been following this page since 2018,it is so educative, thank you all for your contributions. my question is this, is there a thread on file visa? it seem here is filled with just Masters and PhD, my brother who is just 17 yrs this year wishes to study aero space and astronautic engineering, I want to sponsor him in the us, he will be taking his waec this year August, I want to start the application next year, can anyone tell me what requirements that will be needed, will his age be an issue? sorry that I have to tell long story before my question���,I will love to hear from any one here who has an idea on fi visa. thank you.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by FutureSenator: 3:29pm On Apr 28, 2021
kastgeraldino:
Please tell them oh. Funding is is not common for Masters level. It is only just in the past few years that I started hearing about Masters students getting funding. Previously, as in more than a decade ago, it was a rarity to find Masters students with funding. Funding is usually reserved for PhD students.


A lot of difference in ten years.

I personally know over 20 masters student with funding - in the USA and other countries. With this limited sample, It is safe to say there are funding opportunities for MS students too.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by peptual(f): 4:05pm On Apr 28, 2021
Shuayb0:
Let's connect please. I also got accepted to Business Analytics at Uni New Hampshire

Did you receive any funding from the school?

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by SomtoObu(f): 4:26pm On Apr 28, 2021
Schrodinger1:

Since it the same source of SOA, Go fill the form now and book a date. The date you get will determine what to use.
Ok thank you very much
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Olomojola: 5:20pm On Apr 28, 2021
PotentialNurse:


Your response here should have been “My actual course of study is Business Analytics,but on the i-20 my school code for their business courses for the sevis system is management science”



Your reason here is too vague. You should make two to three sentences why you choose the school. Of all the 2000+ schools in the US what makes the school the one you want to attend and spend all your savings on.




You can add a little “zing” to your response. Probably putting what you do and how long you’ve been doing it, showing how you’ve saved up for this.
Thanks much appreciated.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by James241: 5:26pm On Apr 28, 2021
Hello everyone, please can I use a printed SOA of March for Visa interview in June

Thanks.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by horlahsunbo225(m): 5:29pm On Apr 28, 2021
Olomojola:


Hello
Please can I contact you privately
Yea sure
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by horlahsunbo225(m): 5:30pm On Apr 28, 2021
godguy:


i have an MBA, i am going for MS in Machine Learning, is there any issue on that? or i should not indicate in my form that i already have an MBA
The only way you can convince the VO is if your current job is related to ML and you're switching your career then second masters can fly

Else......
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by RS411(f): 6:10pm On Apr 28, 2021
Hi,
Thanks for all the work you all gurus are doing here.

I just got my Sevis today and got some few questions. ot some few questions.

- In the order of funding, personal funding is the first and employer funding is the third. Would this pose an issue during interview? Would they require me to show a personal bank statement covering the amount of personal funding on the Sevis?

- Also, please is there any way available to pay for Sevis from Nigeria?

- can I book a date for interview with this Sevis then pay for Sevis later before the interview?

- is there any other thing to look out for on the Sevis?

You guidance would be really appreciated. Thanks

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Yelay: 6:28pm On Apr 28, 2021
osadestiny:


Please when did you get this date 28th of may

I got the date on Monday after the approval of my emergency request.

To be eligible for emergency request
1. You need to have a normal regular appointment... In my case, my appointment was for October 8 and my program is meant to start in August.
2. You then file in for an emergency request. You will need your i-20 and sevisfee receipt, and the reason for the request
3. If approved your will then be asked to reschedule your appointment.

I hope this info helps.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Ikenna04: 6:55pm On Apr 28, 2021
Yelay:


I got the date on Monday after the approval of my emergency request.

To be eligible for emergency request
1. You need to have a normal regular appointment... In my case, my appointment was for October 8 and my program is meant to start in August.
2. You then file in for an emergency request. You will need your i-20 and sevisfee receipt, and the reason for the request
3. If approved your will then be asked to reschedule your appointment.

I hope this info helps.
but you are meant to be within 60 days of your start date before you can apply for an emergency appointment

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Yelay: 7:09pm On Apr 28, 2021
Yes, you have to.

Ikenna04:
but you are meant to be within 60 days of your start date before you can apply for an emergency appointment
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by osadestiny: 7:37pm On Apr 28, 2021
Yelay:


I got the date on Monday after the approval of my emergency request.

To be eligible for emergency request
1. You need to have a normal regular appointment... In my case, my appointment was for October 8 and my program is meant to start in August.
2. You then file in for an emergency request. You will need your i-20 and sevisfee receipt, and the reason for the request
3. If approved your will then be asked to reschedule your appointment.

I hope this info helps.

But please how come were you able to be granted the emergency interview when your program start date is august, how did it worked for you?

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Yelay: 7:43pm On Apr 28, 2021
RS411:
Hi,
Thanks for all the work you all gurus are doing here.

I just got my Sevis today and got some few questions. ot some few questions.

- In the order of funding, personal funding is the first and employer funding is the third. Would this pose an issue during interview? Would they require me to show a personal bank statement covering the amount of personal funding on the Sevis?

- Also, please is there any way available to pay for Sevis from Nigeria?

- can I book a date for interview with this Sevis then pay for Sevis later before the interview?

- is there any other thing to look out for on the Sevis?

You guidance would be really appreciated. Thanks

Hello fellow comrade,

I am guessing by "I got my sevis today" you are referring to your i-20 or your sevisfee payment coupon. I will go with i-20 because of your enquiries.

1. Whatever funding modes that's listed in your i-20 I think it is the best and wise thing to get a SOA to back it up during your f1 interview. From those who have shared their experiences I think every proof of funding must be shown. So be on the safer side, whatever you have listed on personal funding makes sure to have a personal SOA that will reflect it.

2. Yes you may. In my case, while I was looking for the means to pay my sevisfee, I paid for my visa application then went on to book my regular appointment.
If you will need to request for an emergency appointment, you will be needing your sevisfee receipt.

3. I heard that there are people on this platform that help people pay their sevisfee. I had already paid mine before I got to know about this platform and forum. I was charged a huge amount by the agency that helped me. And if you have friends in the US, I heard they can help too.

My responses are not exhaustive so get as much counsel as you can get.

I wish you well.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by NoFap123: 7:46pm On Apr 28, 2021
peptual:
Please would you advice someone to go to the embassy with a PhD admission with no funding?

Please don't. No funding = rejection

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by SomtoObu(f): 7:47pm On Apr 28, 2021
osadestiny:


But please how come were you able to be granted the emergency interview when your program start date is august, how did it worked for you?
I also wondering too. Because I thought it is a 60 days frame

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Yelay: 7:49pm On Apr 28, 2021
osadestiny:


But please how come were you able to be granted the emergency interview when your program start date is august, how did it worked for you?

God knows all things, however the possible explanation I can give is to say it could be because the regular appointment (October cool I was given at first fall behind the start date of my program (August).

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Honeysweetest(f): 7:53pm On Apr 28, 2021
Ikenna04:
has he taken Sat or is he planning on taking Sat
plan on taking it
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Honeysweetest(f): 7:54pm On Apr 28, 2021
EffectEn:
As he is reading for his WAEC, he should be getting ready for SAT.
The SAT exam cam be tricky( you need to learn the tactics). I'll advise, if he's not self-driven with school work; he should get enrolled for SAT tutoring.

He will need high scores for a solid Engineering program.

After that, he can start learning CAD (Autocad...) online, some schools might require TOEFL/IELTS (proof of English). thank you so much,I appreciate.

Just start early and make sure you're doing the right research

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Honeysweetest(f): 8:00pm On Apr 28, 2021
[quote author=Honeysweetest
]thank you so much, I appreciate
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by osadestiny: 8:03pm On Apr 28, 2021
Yelay:


God knows all things, however the possible explanation I can give is to say it could be because the regular appointment (October cool I was given at first fall behind the start date of my program (August).

Omo you were lucky o.

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