Hello house..
Can the same VO who denied you previously interview you again?

Phunmilola:
Please I'm sorry if I'm derailing.

I contacted a prospective PhD supervisor, interviewed with him, and told to apply. Does that mean the PhD admission is certain? The program is my first choice and the supervisor is a perfect fit for my research area. Do I really need to apply for other PhD programs?

To be honest. Nothing is certain until it is actually certain. Don't rely on just that. If you can: apply to more schools. Applying to one school has enough risk innit.

HazelCanny:
Hello house..
Can the same VO who denied you previously interview you again?

Ideally No, but in circumstances where there is no other choice, it has happened.

Abfey:
Good morning everyone

Pls I need a response ASAP

My start date is 10th Jan while earliest day is 11th dec. my regular appointment is September 2022, can I apply for emergency appointment now please?

Also, I need to resume school 3rd of Jan as written on my funding letter, can I also attached my assistantship letter to my EA application?

Looking forward to response��

Yes, apply for emergency appointment asap, attach your I-20, ds160 confirmation page and sevisfee payment. You can add assistantship letter too. Let the content of your letter be concise

S/he asking you to apply simply means that you are 'qualified' for admission. However, you stand to compete with other eligible candidates especially if funding is involved. For success, you need to put up a good application with strong recommendation letters. Go for it!

Phunmilola:
Please I'm sorry if I'm derailing.

I contacted a prospective PhD supervisor, interviewed with him, and told to apply. Does that mean the PhD admission is certain? The program is my first choice and the supervisor is a perfect fit for my research area. Do I really need to apply for other PhD programs?

hardeyswaggz:
PLEASE SOMEBODY RESPOND TO THIS

Yes, different ds160 but same visa interview

No

HazelCanny:
Hello house..
Can the same VO who denied you previously interview you again?

Please do apply now and explain all of that. Attach it too

Abfey:
Good morning everyone

Pls I need a response ASAP

My start date is 10th Jan while earliest day is 11th dec. my regular appointment is September 2022, can I apply for emergency appointment now please?

Also, I need to resume school 3rd of Jan as written on my funding letter, can I also attached my assistantship letter to my EA application?

Looking forward to response��

NigPatriot:


Ideally No, but in circumstances where there is no other choice, it has happened.

Thanks for your response

Good morning people
I have a question, I was denied an F1 visa in June, but I later got admitted to another school, and reapplied for another visa, I noticed that when I was applying for the first visa, it asked for my sevis id for the school I wanted to attend then, but now that I am going for a new school, I tried changing the sevis to the new school but I can't find it on the update profile section of the portal, what can I do, or it doesn't mean anything?
P. S: I already scheduled an appointment. Thank you.

Thank you Asiwaju and Gent2nice

Hi

Chimdy2015:


No

Thanks

Someone should please look into this!!!

Bidex2016:
Please help review this Proposed Transcript. It’s for my brother.
Any corrections is welcome.
He his 17years.
Going for business administration and management.
Has a scholarship of $19500.

◦ Why USA ?

I have the option of going for the best. USA happens to be the perfect country to study business administration, because it provides high quality education as well as international networking.

◦ What are you going to do in the US

I’m going to the US to study for my bachelor’s degree in business administration and management, at The university of the ozarks.

◦ Why not Nigeria ?
I’m studying abroad to gain a global mindset on basic international economy and also behavioral development.

◦ What school are you going to ?
University of the ozarks

◦ How many schools did you applied to ?

4, Fashion institute of technology New York, Anna Maria college Massachusetts, Loras college lowa, University of the Ozarks Arkansas.

◦ Why Ozarks ?

According to US news and some other verified sources, the university of the ozark is ranked number 5 amongst the best colleges in the south region and Number 1 in best valued schools. With a student faculty ratio of 16.1, and it’s most popular major being business administration and management.


◦ Why business administration?

Early 2021 I started my fashion company called —- , as a self starter, a business degree will give me a good intellect of basic economic principles in management, leadership and decision making.

◦ What is administration / why is it important ?

Administration serves as a connecting link between the organization and the employees, they provide motivation to the work force and make them realize the goals of the organization.

◦ How did you know about the school ?

While preparing for my undergraduate research, I got recommendations from sources like US news & Google. com, on schools that matched my ambition and goals, then I further my enquiry through the school’s website.

◦ When did you graduate from high school ?

December 2020

◦ What have you been doing ?

I recently completed my 6 month diploma course in basic Fashion design at a fashion institute here in Lagos, Nigeria. started April - October

◦ What will you do after your studies ?

My goal is to build and grow one of Africa’s most sustainable luxury fashion business by coming back home, while empowering bunch of creatives across the continent.

◦ Where will you be staying ?

The school’s campus hostel

◦ Did you take any standardized test ?

Yes.

◦ Which one ?

An English proficiency test, Duolingo

◦ Who’s your sponsor ?

I got a partial scholarship and my uncle is going to sort the rest

◦ What does he do ?

He his a chief executive officer in …

◦ Why his he sponsoring ?

He currently doesn’t have any offspring and he believes he sees his passionate younger self in me so he took it upon himself to sponsor my higher education.

◦ Have you ever traveled out of the country ?

No. They haven’t been any reason to

◦ Why not fashion design ?

During my fashion design course here in Lagos, Nigeria. I’ve realized I wanna be in the business and management part of the company and I’m hoping to employ creative designers from all over the world.

◦ What’s your study plan ?
I’ll be taking some core courses like
• Principles of accounting
• Business strategy
• Principles of microeconomics etc.
The programs would last 48months with a minimum of 121 semester unit.

◦ Who’s gonna run the business when you’re gone ?
It is currently an online based business, we source and produce from our local merchants, with my current relationship with them I’m hoping to entrust them with the quality productions while I research on promotions.

◦ Where’s your school located ?

415 N college Avenue, Clarksville Arkansas

Sorry for the denial.
I was wondering, do you mean no funding of any kind at all for the PhD and your field is STEM?

Lordjones:
Visa delayed yet again, 3rd Attempt,( the previous 2 were B1/B2).
Location: Abuja Embassy, Nov 1st, 9.15AM.
COA: 38,000
Funding: Family Funds.

Sat down facing three male white consulars, one of them beckoned to me. As I approached him, I was doubting if he was the Korean guy, but he looked well built and more American.
After his first question, my doubt was cleared.

V.O : Have you traveled out of Nigeria before?
Me: I have been in Nigeria all my life.

V.O : what's your highest Academic qualification?
Me: MSC Environmental health Science.

V.O: who is your sponsor and what does he do?
Me: My Uncle, Mr..........., he is the CEO of......, he into.........

V.O: do you have his statement of account?
Me: me show him my Uncle's Company's Domiciliary Account of 150k.

V.O: sorry you are not qualified ......

What is the way forward guys?
No question was asked about my intended course of study (PhD Environmental Engineering, MTU) or plans after study.
The consular no get joy at all, only read about one approval from him in the last 4 months.

Bekindtoo:
S/he asking you to apply simply means that you are 'qualified' for admission. However, you stand to compete with other eligible candidates especially if funding is involved. For success, you need to put up a good application with strong recommendation letters. Go for it!

Thank you for your response.

Cc: NigPatriot

My friend has been having issues with paying the sevis fee in the last one week.
Who else is having the same issue and can she apply and pick a date without the sevis receipt..

I am new and not well informed on the proceeses.

Good morning people
I have a question, I was denied an F1 visa in June, but I later got admitted to another school, and reapplied for another visa, I noticed that when I was applying for the first visa, it asked for my sevis id for the school I wanted to attend then, but now that I am going for a new school, I tried changing the sevis to the new school but I can't find it on the update profile section of the portal, what can I do, or it doesn't mean anything?
P. S: I already scheduled an appointment. Thank you.

.

Adekunleadele:
Good morning people
I have a question, I was denied an F1 visa in June, but I later got admitted to another school, and reapplied for another visa, I noticed that when I was applying for the first visa, it asked for my sevis id for the school I wanted to attend then, but now that I am going for a new school, I tried changing the sevis to the new school but I can't find it on the update profile section of the portal, what can I do, or it doesn't mean anything?
P. S: I already scheduled an appointment. Thank you.

You’re to transfer your sevis id inform to the new school. You do that, by going to the sevis site and following up the transfer info there or mailing them.

Please I need help, while filling for emergency request. I made a mistake at the reason for emergency, I chose ESTA denied instead of student and exchange. Please I need urgent response on this please what can I do?

Ellawhyte55:
Good day everyone, I decided to join the almighty US students group. I say this because I have always felt it’s impossible to get a US visa as a single person either to school or something else. Well I have been able to read a few testimonies here and I’m impressed. Congratulations to all who got their visas.

I honestly know nothing or where to begin, but I’d appreciate if anyone can help me with affordable schools to check and apply to for the spring semester. Schools that won’t require proficiency test or GRE for Nigerians. I already have a sponsor since sponsorship works for US. I didn’t know this before now. Thank you �

“ HOW TO SEARCH AND FIND GOOD SCHOOLS FOR YOUR PROFILE.

1 Google is the first place to start. And cost of attendance and profile of the school should be on your mind as you begin. First, you want to go to a school your sponsor can afford. Secondly, you want to be considered for funding that will come with monthly stipend to offset living expenses, so that you will not worry how to survive (especially if you can't get adequate support from home while in the U.S). Thirdly, you want to study at a school that offers courses that will equip and prepare you for the next phase of your career. You need specialty, broad knowledge, internship opportunity, etc. Remember, I am talking to students who genuinely want to study in the United States and are willing to do the work. Now, the three points should be in mind before you begin your school search.

1a, Be creative about it. Use search strings that is worded with your wants, i.e affordability, funding, good course., etc. Let me give you a list:
AFFORDABLE UNIVERSITIES IN THE U.S FOR MASTER'S IN CHEMISTRY (For blog posts and sites that catalogue affordable schools for chemistry).
BEST UNIVERSITIES IN THE U.S FOR MASTER'S IN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS (For top ranking, research-driven universities for the mentioned course)
UNIVERSITIES IN THE U.S WITH ASSISTANTSHIP FOR MASTER'S IN MATHEMATICS (For schools offering assistantship for mathematics).

As you would see, search string contains what you want Google to show you, and that is what you will see. The more creative you're, the better. Your search result will bring up blog posts and sites that discuss and list universities for what you want. Then, you visit site by site, and from there, make a list of the schools you see, and keep away. When you are done, visit those schools one by one. You could make a list of 20 schools, or as much as you want.

1b, Get your schools by choice of U.S States. If you were to go to the U.S which state would you like to study? California? Texas? New York? Tennessee? Etc! Select best 3 states of your choice or that you have a family member or friends.
Go to Google and type, for example, ALL UNIVERSITIES IN TEXAS. Google will bring up sites and blog posts with list of these schools. I advise you look for Wikipedia page for all the schools on the list. As a study-abroad consultant, Wikipedia [/b]page for all schools in each U.S state seems the most resourcesful. There, private and public schools in the state you search is catalogued, so you get to see list of public and private schools in that state. You see their acceptance rate as well. All you do is open those schools in new tab, then read about it and get the school website directly from them. It is simple, except you are not computer literate.

[b]2, CHECKING FOR ASSISTANTSHIP: When you open the school webiste, go straight to academic and you will see undergraduate and graduate programs. It is always under academic. Click the one that applies. Check list of programs offered and pick the program (s) you are interested in. Check program courses, and look for assistantship/scholarship. Every program page has information for assistantship/scholarship. If your master's program department offers assistantship, you will see the information there. Read it and understand condition for selection. If that school is okay, make a list on a paper and keep. You can do for as many as you want.

2a, Immediately you review your program webpage, look for the "Graduate Coordinator" or "Program Director". These are the faculty members with information on funding. Your duty is to contact each school before you even apply to them. I always advise my students to contact their program coordinator before they apply. Get the email and name of this person. Take your time to write a 3-5 paragram message detailing your course, undergraduate GPA, that you are interested in the program for so, so admission term, and that "what is the chances of being selected for a graduate assistantship or departmental scholarship if admitted into the program."

ALWAYS CONTACT YOUR POTENTIAL SCHOOL BEFORE YOU APPLY THERE.

2b, If you compose your message well, your program coordinator will be compelled to tell you what is obtainable according to your profile, GPA, experience, etc. They always tell you what is obtainable. You can then use this information to decide if you will apply or not. In December last year, a student followed these step and the two schools he contacted promised --right in their response to her message--that based on his profile, if he apply, he will be considered for admission and assistantship. He did, and both schools admitted him and offered him assistantship. He got his visa last month with deficit of $1K.

If the response from the person in charge of department seems favourable, go ahead and apply right away. The earlier, the better for you.

2c, Don't underestimate your potential of getting into top schools. Explore those too. Make a budget on how many schools you plan to apply to. Be principled about it. Be creative. Use initiative and push yourself and do your thing.”

Welcomme:
With all these visa denials I am seeing here and long process, it seems UK student visa is easier to get than U.S

Pls, why is it so?

To get US student Visa hard oh, with what am seeing too, I don't know if it because it's Spring, I know say with an application wey dey run well person can enter Canada, yesterday Nov 3 was a day Canada gave many Nigerian Student visa

Good afternoon everyone. Please is it advisable to move the deficit from sponsor’s account to my own account. Sponsor is my aunt.
Thank you.

Use the feedback option to explain your mistake. It happened to me and they understood and attended to me.

olaadesie:
Please I need help, while filling for emergency request. I made a mistake at the reason for emergency, I chose ESTA denied instead of student and exchange. Please I need urgent response on this please what can I do?

kennethjunior:
Visa Approved
2nd November 2021
No funding
$31k
Lagos second attempt

First attempt
Abuja Nigeria
August 2021
VO: Have you traveled out before
Me: No I haven’t
VO: Your first time right yeah?
Me: Sure
VO: Who’s going to sponsor you?
Me: My uncle
VO: So what does your uncle do
Me: he’s a real estate developer and a car dealer
Vo: A car dealer. That’s nice
vo: where do you work?
Me: Told Him
VO: what’s your job role
Me: Quality assurance engineer
Vo: whats your highest degree qualification
Me: I have B.eng in Mechanical engineering
Vo: types for a very long time sorry at this time you don’t qualify try again
Me: ok thank you very much.

Second attempt
Vo: Please pass me your passport and I-20
Me: ok. Good morning. He didn’t respond
Vo: where are you going to?
Me: I’m going to the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Northwest Arkansas
Vo: what are you going to do there?
Me. I’m going there to attain a masters degree in the university. Then he said why? I was confused then I just said. Well the program is going to give me an advancement in my career. I will have the opportunity to specialize in industrial engineering in fact this course will equip me with practical skills needed in engineering management.
Vo: who is going to sponsor you?
Me: My uncle will be funding it. He also sponsored my undergraduate program.
Vo: what does he do?
Me. He’s a real estate developer and a property developer here in Lagos Abuja and Benin
Vo: what do you do?
Me: I’m a quality assurance engineer. I execute manual and automated quality checks on solar systems, I also carry out routine operational checks on solar system after installation.
Vo: ok. Take your I-20 put it where you can have access to it when traveling. Have a nice time in America.

Never give up keep trying. Practice very well and don’t cram. Above all pray very hard. God will come through.

Congratulations bro. Also apply to Arkansas Lafeyette, Industrial engineering as well but PhD.

kennethjunior:
Visa Approved
2nd November 2021
No funding
$31k
Lagos second attempt

First attempt
Abuja Nigeria
August 2021
VO: Have you traveled out before
Me: No I haven’t
VO: Your first time right yeah?
Me: Sure
VO: Who’s going to sponsor you?
Me: My uncle
VO: So what does your uncle do
Me: he’s a real estate developer and a car dealer
Vo: A car dealer. That’s nice
vo: where do you work?
Me: Told Him
VO: what’s your job role
Me: Quality assurance engineer
Vo: whats your highest degree qualification
Me: I have B.eng in Mechanical engineering
Vo: types for a very long time sorry at this time you don’t qualify try again
Me: ok thank you very much.

Second attempt
Vo: Please pass me your passport and I-20
Me: ok. Good morning. He didn’t respond
Vo: where are you going to?
Me: I’m going to the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Northwest Arkansas
Vo: what are you going to do there?
Me. I’m going there to attain a masters degree in the university. Then he said why? I was confused then I just said. Well the program is going to give me an advancement in my career. I will have the opportunity to specialize in industrial engineering in fact this course will equip me with practical skills needed in engineering management.
Vo: who is going to sponsor you?
Me: My uncle will be funding it. He also sponsored my undergraduate program.
Vo: what does he do?
Me. He’s a real estate developer and a property developer here in Lagos Abuja and Benin
Vo: what do you do?
Me: I’m a quality assurance engineer. I execute manual and automated quality checks on solar systems, I also carry out routine operational checks on solar system after installation.
Vo: ok. Take your I-20 put it where you can have access to it when traveling. Have a nice time in America.

Never give up keep trying. Practice very well and don’t cram. Above all pray very hard. God will come through.

Did you take the GRE?

Hello NL Family,
Good to see this thread is still as rich as it was when I joined a while ago. I’m a product of the information on this thread(I shared my transcript at some point)
Many Thanks to all who have stayed on to answer questions day and night and who have kept this thread going.
I’ll try to keep an eye on this too and contribute my quota to the upcomings.

To all who are aspiring- Never give up
To all who have failed like I did- Never give up.
There’s Light at the end of the Tunnel!

No. It's not necessary. Or do you want to change your sponsor to "self"?

Elizabeth005:
Good afternoon everyone. Please is it advisable to move the deficit from sponsor’s account to my own account. Sponsor is my aunt.
Thank you.

Please where can I find the feedback link on the page, thanks

Chimdy2015:

Use the feedback option to explain your mistake. It happened to me and they understood and attended to me.

I have to drop this here. Maybe it would encourage someone.

My brother used his "lecturer" in Nigeria as his sponsor. Can you imagine that? And guess what? His Visa was approved! And that was his first time of applying or even travelling outside Nigeria. The VO asked him 'why would she sponsor you'? His answer was, 'She is my academic mentor and project supervisor'

If you have a sponsor that is related to you, and have a verifiable account statement, I think that's something already.

Meanwhile, my brother finished his master's in April and had already started his PhD this fall, fully funded. Non-STEM field.

Adekunleadele:
Good morning people
I have a question, I was denied an F1 visa in June, but I later got admitted to another school, and reapplied for another visa, I noticed that when I was applying for the first visa, it asked for my sevis id for the school I wanted to attend then, but now that I am going for a new school, I tried changing the sevis to the new school but I can't find it on the update profile section of the portal, what can I do, or it doesn't mean anything?
P. S: I already scheduled an appointment. Thank you.

I don’t think you can edit sevis ID after picking a date. You should have changed it before that. Try and call them to see what they can do about that. It definitely matters if you go to the interview with a sevis Id that doesn’t match your current I-20

The left side... provide feedback

olaadesie:

Please where can I find the feedback link on the page, thanks