Uco01:
I am very grateful for everyone on this platform. Have been a silent follower and I got my visa approved in abuja on 7th. Confidence and hard work is the key.

kayjay69:
Yes, i had to pay someone to help me do it.
Obviously some people are aware of this and are taking full advantage of it to make money.
I don't know who manages the website and if they are aware but it is quite unfortunate really.

Themaths:
The BISA program has a huge intake and being a Management related course, even though they are trying to fuse it with IT, they don't really have RAs and TAs. The only available funding is GA which you can only get when you arrive.

Tinyemeka:



Hello bro.

Thanks for all your insightful posts.

Can the bolded be said for the MBA program?
I am torn between applying for the BISA (STEM advantage) or the MBA program. I am concerned about which one has a higher acceptance rate because my CGPA is a 2:2, above 3.0.

My B.Sc is in Microbiology with enough years of only banking work experience.

Also, can one secure a GA position in the MBA program?

Would gladly appreciate your prompt response as I wish to complete the application between today and tomorrow.

Thanks a lot.

Tinyemeka:



Hello bro.

Thanks for all your insightful posts.

Can the bolded be said for the MBA program?
I am torn between applying for the BISA (STEM advantage) or the MBA program. I am concerned about which one has a higher acceptance rate because my CGPA is a 2:2, above 3.0.

My B.Sc is in Microbiology with enough years of only banking work experience.

Also, can one secure a GA position in the MBA program?

Would gladly appreciate your prompt response as I wish to complete the application between today and tomorrow.

Thanks a lo

Chynwem:
Visa Approved
First attempt
9:15am
Abuja
COA: $25,162
GA: $16,550
Deficit: &8,313
VO: Can I have your i20 and Passport
ME: (I gave him)
VO: Have you travelled outside the country before?
ME: No, this will be my first time.
VO: what is your highest qualification?
ME: I have Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry from XYZ University,  I finished with a CGP of 4.15 and was among the top 5 students.
VO: what do you plan to do after this degree?
ME: Having gained the necessary skills, knowledge, experience and exposure in the course of this study, I will return back  to my country to attain a higher position in my organisation. I also have the plan of owing a research laboratory in the south western Nigeria.
VO: where do you work?
ME: xyz company
VO: Are you married?
ME: Yes, I am.
VO: Why is your husband not going with you?
ME: we currently started a building project at the south eastern region which he is fully incharge of, I would be coming home to visit during the holidays and he will most likely be visiting too.
VO: (Nods) Congratulations, take this white paper and so on so on so on so on so on (which I didn't listen again because I was shaking and in tears already).

I cried to God and our Lady of perpetual help (I'm a Catholic) and they answered me.

Raphaelvalentin:
My school resumes on 18th January. Is it late to apply for the surge?

anikeadedamola:
Please we have similar profile. Can you assist with schools that offer BISA and dont request for GRE.

Thanks a million!!

ModelLook:
Good Evening.

Please can someone with a B.Sc from Nigeria apply for ADN (Associate Degree In Nursing) in USA? Is it possible?

Pengdom:
@walspring how do I contact you for sevis fee please it urgent. Thank you.

ModelLook:
Good Evening.

Please can someone with a B.Sc from Nigeria apply for ADN (Associate Degree In Nursing) in USA? Is it possible?

moruff77:


Abeg gimme ur email address or whatsapp number bros..

Tinyemeka:


Yes but you may need to do some prerequisite courses, if they were not covered in your O'Level and first degree.

See this list for some ADN programs.

http://www.rncareers.org/guides/top-100-adn-programs-in-the-united-states/

gbadenor:
please guys, I need hotel close to Lagos embassy and that is affordable.

please don't tell me to use google, because I already did and they are expensive

Raphaelvalentin:
My school resumes on 18th January. Is it late to apply for the surge?

Oluh:


I think December 15th is still available

Walspring:


Really? Imagine you as a VO will you approve visa of someone who has Bsc already and telling you that he want to go and start polytechnic afresh in your country?

Is better for him or her to do what’s right and not to waste his or her money in this season where VO scrutinize granting visa like never before and even to get interview date is another wahala.

kayjay69:
Yes, i had to pay someone to help me do it.
Obviously some people are aware of this and are taking full advantage of it to make money.
I don't know who manages the website and if they are aware but it is quite unfortunate really.

henrycare53:
Anybody currently applying or enrolled at Drew University? Kindly let me know. Thanks

Yuppie96:

Hi please I sent you a message via email, I want to ask some questions. Thanks

kayjay69:
sorry i don't have access to my mail however we can talk via here

Hallelujahvoice:
VISA APPROVED!
F1 (Fall 2021)
Abuja
July 2021
COA: 32K
First attempt
No GA or TA
Lasted not more than 2 minutes
Long post, short transcript


Little background...
It was a battle getting an interview date.
When I first booked, the earliest date was 2 months later than my school's resumption. Had to book anyway and requested for an expedited interview.
This was approved after 2 hours, thankfully.

Even after the Approval, there were no closer dates available. I did an email and got the usual response "...Please be advised that the availability of slots is at the sole discretion of the US Embassy."

God was still working.
After a few days, I checked and saw a date few days after my resumption date. I was happy knowing we're getting somewhere even if we were not there yet.

At this point, I felt I had exhausted all options. I was considering switching to Lagos (thank God I didn't). I didn't lose hope. I was working with faith.

Next thing, I saw someone make a post here in the afternoon about open dates in June ending and first week of July.
I hurriedly logged in to my account. Lo and behold, I could see those dates and quickly rescheduled to a more suitable and earlier date.

Guess what? In the middle of rejoicing and celebrating, I got 3 texts messages in 3 hours from a +1 number tagged 'US Visa Collection' on Truecaller. It read:
Your B1/B2 visa appointment at the US Embassy has been cancelled. Please check your email for more details.
Checked my email and saw the same mail from an address that had a semblance with the official email the Embassy uses for correspondence.

Oh boy! I hurriedly logged in to my dashboard and saw my appointment was still "scheduled". No shaking.

Mind you, I applied for an F1 not B1/B2.
Mischief makers at work.


Next was to prepare for my interview proper.
Through prayers and fasting, I prepared. Reached out to few people to join in prayers and prep. me. I had friends review my transcript and I had several video mock interview sessions.
S/O to Uche, @kemlaughs (for the several zoom mock sessions), Ekong, Mag. for y'alls commitment.

Long story short...
Arrived Abuja few days before to get used to the environment (lodged at Xcence Guest House by Emeka Anyaoku Street, Garki Abuja). 'Twas affordable and #500 away (bolt) from the Embassy and Close to a pharmacy/supermarket and big and affordable restaurant (Ojuelegba).

The big day came... arrived 2 hours before time. Of course I met with the mandem: "Bros staple your passport", "You don print this and that? You go come back meet us oo"... thanks to those that shared their experience and the guidance from Uche and @kemlaughs, I came prepared with necessary documents and didn't pay attention to them.

While waiting, I spoke in tongues, sang songs of praise and worship. It boosted my confidence.
Next we were asked to queue up at the gate, searched by the security then ushered into the Embassy.

After few minutes, those for 7:00am were called up to queue. The Embassy staff arranged our Int'l passport, signed I-20, passport photograph and DS-160 confirmation page accordingly.
Next we went through another round of check (airport standard) before we went to the next part of the building.

There, we queued up and went along with the documents sorted out (int'l passport, signed i-20, passport photograph and DS-160 confirmation page). We went to the interviewing section twice.
First was the final scan/verification of our documents, next was for the interview proper.

In there, it felt like it was judgement day
People rejoicing (I saw a man legit screaming "Jesus loves me" very expressively while the guy walking next to him was really disappointed and sad).
Mixed feelings, tension building up but I had to maintain beauty
Thankfully, the security started singing Obinasom by Mercy Chinwo and I joined in. It boosted my faith in God for a great outcome.

I kept declaring "My case is different".

In my very before, people were approved and denied.
Please, don't lose focus or let any of what you see mess up your psych. Don't even try to profile any VO.
Que sera sera...what will be will be.


Interview proper:
After exchanging pleasantries and biometric verification:
VO: I see you're going to Ohio University.
Me: Yes, that's right.

VO:Why Ohio University?
VO: What is your concentration?
VO: Who will be sponsoring your education?


VO: I will be approving your Visa (while handing me the white paper). And she talked about the covid protocol and all.

It felt like a dream. Had to shake myself to confirm this was real.


I return all the glory to God for doing what only Him could do...for taking the glory.
Big S/O to Uche for encouraging me right from the start in 2018/2019 till date. For reviewing my transcript and guiding me every step of the way. God bless you.
Big S/O to @kemlaughs for preparing me... gave me a lotta tips and prayer points and encouraged me to always stand in front of the mirror. Thanks for the mock-up sessions
S/O to Ekong and Mag.

Remember, the heart of a king (in this case, the VOs) is like the rivers of waters which God directs and He orders them to go whichever way He pleases.

Prepare and pray.
Trust God.
Celebrate grace.
#mytestimony

kayjay69:
sorry i don't have access to my mail however we can talk via here

Gokoyer1401:
Hopefully, madam will reply us. I had asked something similar from her earlier on.
Sir, have you secured admission and when are you planning to resume studies in US?

kayjay69:
sorry i don't have access to my mail however we can talk via here