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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by degxyflexy: 2:58pm On Dec 27, 2021
Please I need schools waiving application fees for undergraduate applications for my younger sister
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by dakosta911: 3:17pm On Dec 27, 2021
degxyflexy:
Please I need schools waiving application fees for undergraduate applications for my younger sister

Dm me
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by degxyflexy: 3:29pm On Dec 27, 2021
Done
dakosta911:


Dm me
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by dakosta911: 3:33pm On Dec 27, 2021
degxyflexy:
Done

Have sent a reply ma
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by laddyboss: 4:23pm On Dec 27, 2021
dakosta911:


Have sent a reply ma
Pls is there anyone still getting appointment in Abuja for January.
I have applied since Friday but I’m yet to get any response
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by UmmZayd: 4:47pm On Dec 27, 2021
degxyflexy:
Please I need schools waiving application fees for undergraduate applications for my younger sister
Coppin State University but you will send an app waiver mail to them and Application for Spring is still on till January.

Best of luck

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Ritaalvin: 8:27pm On Dec 27, 2021
teryene:
My people, aw una dey oo?
#@#Aw dem take dey get dis appointment cos it ”getting frustrating from my end.
Sch to resume 2nd week of January, 1st EA was denied & 2nd is yet to be attended to, I'm on the lagos consulate quest �‍♂️

Any solution well be appreciated

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by biijeymilloney5: 11:16pm On Dec 27, 2021
Good day guys someone should kindly recommend USA university that can easily give funding and assistantship positions for Engineering master's.
I have a good GRE score and undergrad result.

Thanks in advance.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Salsabil88: 1:00am On Dec 28, 2021
Mkkkk:
F1/F2 visa denied
Embassy Location- Abuja
COA- 31k
No Funding
Sponsor- Mum and husband

I’m married and applied with my 2 years old daughter(F2) for MsED in Educational administration as I have been working as a school administrator since I graduated in 2014 in my family owned school and my mum is retiring shortly and I will be fully in charge of the school hence the reason for my masters degree as my first degree is BSc Economics.
My daughter was crying so I was given priority and asked to leave the queue and sent straight to the Black female VO.

Interview
Black young female VO
VO: Goodmorning
Me: Hi, Goodmorning
VO: Tell me about your plans
Baby was uneasy and restless so I was trying to pacify her by shaking her on my shoulder while responding.
Me: I’m going to graduate school for my masters in Educational administration.
VO: What is the duration of your programme?
Me: 24months
VO: Continues typing then asked why this course.
Me: Im working as a school administrator in my family owned school so this will help me acquire necessary skills and knowledge required to effectively manage and administer a school as I will be taking over management of the school once Mum retires in a few years.
VO: What did you study in your first degree?
Me: Economics
VO: who is sponsoring you?
Me: My Mum will cover my tuition while my husband will cover I and my daughter’s living expenses.
VO: What do they do?
Me: My Mum is the Proprietress of the school I currently work while my husband is an auto dealer, he is into import and sales of cars here in Nigeria.
VO: Where will you be staying for the duration of your programme?
Me: Meadows Estate at bleep- it’s a school recognized off campus.
VO: Have you made arrangements for your daughter’s care?
Me: Yes, she will be cared for at child center daycare while I attend lectures.
VO: What’s the population of the school you work?
Me: Student population of roughly 959, staff strength of 36 academic and 22 non academic staffs.
VO: Is this your only child.
Me: Yes
VO: Your husbands business what year did he start?
Me: 2015
VO continues typing for awhile then picks the blue slip and handed over to me with my passport and i20
Me: Is there anything you would have needed more clarification on as you saw I was a bit distracted and unsettled with my baby crying and me trying to pacify her and answering you in between.
VO responds it’s all in the blue slip, you can reapply at a later date.

Gurus in the house, please I need advice as to what went wrong. I already deferred my admission to Fall semester and would be reapplying. I would appreciate suggestions on how to improve my application next time.
My advice here is that you should make sure that your sponsors both bank statements is times 3 of your cost of attendance. And next time indicate a good capacity of the school like 126 academic staff & 53 non workers.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Timotte(m): 1:01am On Dec 28, 2021
Tinyemeka:


Hi Tim,
Good day and Happy Holidays to you and yours.

Love your in-depth and concise response to questions.

I have one which I'd like clarifications on please.

Several visa interview transcripts and responses from people here seem to give the impression that one might get unfavorable visa response if you have relatives in the US. How true is that please?

My sponsor happens to be my uncle who has been resident in the US for decades. This in addition to several other cousins, uncles and aunts residing there. Will this be a problem?

Gladly appreciate your response. Thanks.


Hi Emeka,

Truth is, there is no hard or fast rule to this. There are people who've been given visas with sponsors resident in the US and there are others who've been denied. In my honest opinion, beyond your sponsor (which you can't change), there are other factors that can improve your chances of getting your visa. First, if you have a graduate assistantship from your school that covers a significant part of your cost of attendance, it removes the focus from your sponsor to a large effect. Also, having strong ties to Nigeria such as a good and/or well-paying job or working in a well known company, as well as having a very solid plan of how/what the degree obtained will do for you upon returning to Nigeria, will improve your chances.

Even if you can't address all factors above, try and get an assistantship from your school and be able to clearly explain what the degree will do for you...and you may be shocked that you may not even be asked for your statement of account or about any of your relatives. All in all, do your part and always hold out for the best outcome.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by underarmour: 5:32am On Dec 28, 2021
An abundant list of graduate (MS & PhD) opportunities for Fall 2022 >>> https://www.nku.edu/~boycer/gradopps.html

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Gibfem: 5:34am On Dec 28, 2021
Please I need someone to help me review my ds160 before I submit it, please .
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by ShyShyBobo: 5:59am On Dec 28, 2021
beejhay69:
Hi.
Its not a problem.
Let the I-20 reflect family funds.

Thank you
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Sundaycomputer: 7:48am On Dec 28, 2021
Hello everyone.

I would be traveling to Lagos tomorrow, I’ve never been to Lagos. I am traveling from Abuja, what bus stop is better for me to stop, for example there is Abuja to Lagos-Ajah, Jibowu, Berger, Ojota etc. Also, what hotel is the cheapest and closest to the Embassy to lodge in?
you can stay at my place ikeja, 081. 39. 34. 7one. 79
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by lavicollins(m): 7:52am On Dec 28, 2021
Compliment of the season to everyone.

Please I need the following information for programmes in MBA, social sciences or humanities/arts if it’s possible:
1. A school that offers Masters admission without necessarily transcript evaluation from WES and co
2. Schools that is currently on for Masters admission/application
3. Schools that have application waiver(with ongoing application)

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Chynwem: 8:06am On Dec 28, 2021
bukhety:

God will help you with the rest dear, we go con join una for fall, Jah's willing! Warm regards.
Amen
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Habs4800: 8:07am On Dec 28, 2021
Systrom:
Na you use your hand deny yourself visa

You shouldn’t have said your wife is a co-sponsor

By the way, when the VO asked you what you do for a living, what did you say?
hello bro, yea I thought using my wife as a co sponsor would create a very strong home ties, she is paying 10 percent of my tuition though
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by crowniran(m): 8:20am On Dec 28, 2021
horlahsunbo225:

Got fully funded PhD computer science admission today
Montana state university

Hello brother. Trust bozeman is good. Does Montana state university require official toefl scores? How many weeks does it take to get decisions as well. Thank you
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by adeheritage: 9:17am On Dec 28, 2021
Timotte:



Hi Emeka,

Truth is, there is no hard or fast rule to this. There are people who've been given visas with sponsors resident in the US and there are others who've been denied. In my honest opinion, beyond your sponsor (which you can't change), there are other factors that can improve your chances of getting your visa. First, if you have a graduate assistantship from your school that covers a significant part of your cost of attendance, it removes the focus from your sponsor to a large effect. Also, having strong ties to Nigeria such as a good and/or well-paying job or working in a well known company, as well as having a very solid plan of how/what the degree obtained will do for you upon returning to Nigeria, will improve your chances.

Even if you can't address all factors above, try and get an assistantship from your school and be able to clearly explain what the degree will do for you...and you may be shocked that you may not even be asked for your statement of account or about any of your relatives. All in all, do your part and always hold out for the best outcome.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Tinyemeka(m): 9:40am On Dec 28, 2021
Timotte:



Hi Emeka,

Truth is, there is no hard or fast rule to this. There are people who've been given visas with sponsors resident in the US and there are others who've been denied. In my honest opinion, beyond your sponsor (which you can't change), there are other factors that can improve your chances of getting your visa. First, if you have a graduate assistantship from your school that covers a significant part of your cost of attendance, it removes the focus from your sponsor to a large effect. Also, having strong ties to Nigeria such as a good and/or well-paying job or working in a well known company, as well as having a very solid plan of how/what the degree obtained will do for you upon returning to Nigeria, will improve your chances.

Even if you can't address all factors above, try and get an assistantship from your school and be able to clearly explain what the degree will do for you...and you may be shocked that you may not even be asked for your statement of account or about any of your relatives. All in all, do your part and always hold out for the best outcome.

Thanks a lot for your response.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by mackaby(m): 9:53am On Dec 28, 2021
biijeymilloney5:
Good day guys someone should kindly recommend USA university that can easily give funding and assistantship positions for Engineering master's.
I have a good GRE score and undergrad result.

Thanks in advance.


Good morning all, please any update in regard to this??
Am currently in my final year, studying civil engineering
By the grace of God will be graduating next year..

I want to further my studies in USA
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by bukhety(f): 10:29am On Dec 28, 2021
adeheritage:


Please I am in urgent need of helpful information for my stage of the process.

I have PhD admission with a graduate teaching assistantship position which provides full tuition fees waiver and a monthly stipend of 1995 USD.

I am supposed to have access to tetfund to cover my program in the US, but I am not going with tetfund for two major reasons. 1. For my intended resumption date (January 2022), tetfund application is too late and will only necessitate a deferment which I don't wish to do.
2. Being that I have the full tuition waiver and the stated amount in monthly stipends, I feel it amounts to greed for me to still apply for tetfund, so that EFCC or ICPC will not be looking for someone late.
does the above reasoning hold?

Now it's a family of four (one F1, three F2)

With the tuition waiver and stipends, will the embassy still expect me to show proof of fund and to what range of amount please?

Finally, since I got my i20 on 27th, i have not been able to complete the visa application form. The site appears to be rejecting information.

Can anyone please help me with some clues.

I will be grateful.
Hi, congratulations on your offer.
As regards your dependants, the amount varies, depending on the school. You will need to check the school's website to confirm.

Also, if the excess of the funding do not cover the amount for dependant you will still need to show proof of funding that covers them.

BTW, how did you get the I20, is their name reflected in it? However means you are able to cover them to get your I20 should suffice at the embassy too.

Hope this helps. Best wishes!

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Godchangeme: 11:01am On Dec 28, 2021
Pls who knows how to send money from Nigeria into the US
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by beejhay69: 11:07am On Dec 28, 2021
Gibfem:
Please I need someone to help me review my ds160 before I submit it, please .
DM
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by emmanuelle27: 11:25am On Dec 28, 2021
adeheritage:


Please I am in urgent need of helpful information for my stage of the process.

I have PhD admission with a graduate teaching assistantship position which provides full tuition fees waiver and a monthly stipend of 1995 USD.

I am supposed to have access to tetfund to cover my program in the US, but I am not going with tetfund for two major reasons. 1. For my intended resumption date (January 2022), tetfund application is too late and will only necessitate a deferment which I don't wish to do.
2. Being that I have the full tuition waiver and the stated amount in monthly stipends, I feel it amounts to greed for me to still apply for tetfund, so that EFCC or ICPC will not be looking for someone late.
does the above reasoning hold?

Now it's a family of four (one F1, three F2)

With the tuition waiver and stipends, will the embassy still expect me to show proof of fund and to what range of amount please?

Finally, since I got my i20 on 27th, i have not been able to complete the visa application form. The site appears to be rejecting information.

Can anyone please help me with some clues.

I will be grateful.
Hello bro congrats on your admission/Funding.
If the Funding doesn't cover for your dependents, apply for the TETFUND schoolarship to cater for them, it's not greed because you need it as you'll have to show proof of funds for them, tell the school to send you an updated I-20 reflecting your dependents and it's cost, you then use the TETFUND money to offset the bills, contact your grad cord to see if the school can leave your funding after deferment because I'll advice you defair to Fall'22 to afford you ample time to put everything in place both the TETFUND schoolarship, New I-20 and visa applications, that's my opinion, wish you the best

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by horlahsunbo225(m): 12:20pm On Dec 28, 2021
crowniran:


Hello brother. Trust bozeman is good. Does Montana state university require official toefl scores? How many weeks does it take to get decisions as well. Thank you
You can submit unofficial

Decision comes around match
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by adeheritage: 12:41pm On Dec 28, 2021
ifedayosol:
Ok. Feel free


I had to show proof of 26,360 USD for the I-20, but the fund in the account will be used by 2nd week of January, or can I just print a new statement before the disbursement?

The I-20 lists the dependents.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by sewenzie: 1:02pm On Dec 28, 2021
Please does anyone know if any not fully vaccinated person was able to fly from Nigeria this week? There is supposed to be an exemption for F1 visa holders from certain countries which includes Nigeria.

Thank you

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by sewenzie: 1:09pm On Dec 28, 2021
Badguy001:


Please, anyone here who got their visa even though their passport isn't valid throughout the duration of their program? I need to know whether I have to renew my passport since the US travel website states the passport must be valid throughout the duration of the program.

Yes, you can get the visa. You will need to renew later.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Chynwem: 2:05pm On Dec 28, 2021
My flight is by 7pm on Friday, can I do my covid test on Thursday and tell them to send the result at night of that Thursday? So that it won't be up to 24hrs before my departure
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by JaySterling: 2:28pm On Dec 28, 2021
Chynwem:
My flight is by 7pm on Friday, can I do my covid test on Thursday and tell them to send the result at night of that Thursday? So that it won't be up to 24hrs before my departure
Sure you can.

Also, Are you fully vaccinated?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Chynwem: 2:40pm On Dec 28, 2021
JaySterling:
Sure you can.

Also, Are you fully vaccinated?
yes I am

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