Barzoid:
Good day I would like to ask some questions:

1. Can a waec result with 6As and 3 Bs with a combined SAT result of 1200 get me a full ride. Also what do they mean exactly by family ties
2.. Must I send my waec result to an evaluation organization like wes. Can the University not evaluate it themselves?
3. How do I pay for sevis fee and MRV.
4. How to dress to the visa interview(casual,formal.)

Let me lend my few cents here. I hope it answers a lot of quests.
From my experience ( which is little), many undergraduate programs hardly get a full ride scholarship except you score 1450 and above as an international student. My son scored 1320 and he applied to H.U, PSU and 2more universities. He got admission in all the universities he applied to, just with his WAEC result and SAT( which many of the schools said it was not compulsory) but none gave him a full or even 50% scholarship so far ( though we await Howard University's offer today/tomorrow) So if you wish to get a full ride scholarship, aim for 1500 in your SAT and you will see schools begging you with a full ride scholarship. Many undergraduates here seem confused looking for schools that give full scholarship for undergraduate programs. Your score has to be exceptional to get that full ride except if a few schools do give otherwise.
Family ties for undergraduate applicants should not be a bother to you if your parents and family members are based here in Nigeria. It is assumed you are still too young to disappear into the US with your family members in Nigeria (i.e you are 16-19yrs)

Secondly, your WAEC result does not need to be evaluated by WES. WAEC results are accepted for undergraduate programs. I know that no school asked for my son's result to be externally evaluated. Google and Use Common Application to apply for schools. It helped a lot.

3. Get schools and admissions first before proceeding about MRV and Sevis fees. MRV fees will be paid in GTB and SEVIS fees can be paid if you have someone based in the U.S or can be helped by @Walspring on this platform.

4. Be smartly and neatly dressed with a cheerful outlook.

I hope this helps someone out here. Remain blessed and wish you all the best.

Kemmiiee:
Hello guys,

I am trying to apply to Ball State and they are asking for unofficial NACES member transcript evaluation before my application is reviewed which is actually annoying because all the other schools I applied to accepted my unofficial university transcript and asked for official transcript after admission was granted.

Now I have to pay about $200 for a school I am not sure I would end up attending. I am considering this school because of the chance of receiving an assistantship but I am just reconsidering now.

Any thoughts please?

Not a wise thing to do unless if you have excess money.There are other schools that do not need all these.

Done.

otaik:
Email me at emmanuelgerro@gmail.com for a meaningful discussion. You can add your WhatsApp number too.
Thank you

My previous F1 transcript in Abuja
First F1 attempt.
3 previous B1/B2 denial in Lagos alone
Now Associate Degree

There were 3 Consular Officers on desk, two men and a woman at the middle desk. I have been praying to meet the woman cos I observed she is calm and reasonable with applicants, she gave a young couple that even the wife's pregnancy is so glaring a visa with smiles and wish them safe journey to US but denied the next applicant she interviewed, yet I wish I met her but I was called in another window.

To the interview ....

Me: Good morning, happy new month
VO: Good morning, I can see you are going to M..., how do you find out about the school
Me: From online, from my research online
VO: What course are you going for
Me: Web
VO: Have you travelled out of Nigeria before
Me: Yes
VO: What do you do
Me: I have an internet cafe where I do online registrations, printings and lots more
VO: How is your work related to Web
Me: (Without confidence and lowered voice this time) I have websites which I operates but there are some difficulties I'm facing which google always give me reports to debug but I could not so I want to go for Web to be able to rectify the issues.
VO: Sorry you are not qualify for F1 visa now.

I was so weak and heavy to even talk to anybody, people that are outside waiting to be called in can also read my feelings. It was after my interview that one of my friends now hint me about Nairaland.
I am available for corrections please.

I need advice!!!

I'm planning to fill my DS 160 and proceed for interview soon. I heard that it is a red light (minus) if an F1 Visa applicant has a relative in the US.
I have a brother (Pastor) in the US who is a citizen (Same father, different mother).

Pls advise me on how to declare this in the form and to the VO at the interview (if asked)...

Thank you.

Is anyone going to the University of Florida?

Nengiiiii:

Hello Naira land I have been denied the us F1 visa twice and I am currently applying for the third one I want to send my transcript but I don't know how to please can you people help me I am currently taking my first semester online now from Nigeria so I need tips for my next interview my previous interviews where in Abuja thanks so much I'm am looking forward to a response from you all

Have you been been funded by the school before?

Yes try Boston university depending on your course.

ObodoNaija:
Good morning all,

Please is there any school still accepting applications for Fall 2022 with application waiver?

hii please I got admission into a Ph.D. program in Houston. I got my master's degree from the same school back in 2014 and I have been able to visit my siblings using a visitors visa. However, I want to go back now with my family: my husband and two kids aged 3 and 7 months. what visa type should I get for my husband. My dad is the sponsor so money isn't the problem but I don't know the best visa status he should apply with...

Ebi1:
hii please I got admission into a Ph.D. program in Houston. I got my master's degree from the same school back in 2014 and I have been able to visit my siblings using a visitors visa. However, I want to go back now with my family: my husband and two kids aged 3 and 7 months. what visa type should I get for my husband. My dad is the sponsor so money isn't the problem but I don't know the best visa status he should apply with...

He will be applying for F2 visa. Goodluck

Okay, were you admitted

Patricel:
Sociology and Gerontology

i can see that f2 visa holders can apply for vocational study programs. should he register for any vocational training program because I don't want them to think that he will be idle... or its not necessary.

Davidganna10:
He will be applying for F2 visa. Goodluck

SammyT95:


You have to make sure your makes sense, they can ask you if your plan is to come back and manage your Dad's company then why do you need a master's degree in "physiology"(for example), unless your course is related to your dad's business then maybe the master's will be an aim to gain better knowledge in the field, else the story might not fly

I'm actually going for an MBA in financial management which puts me up for managerial roles in any organisation as well as my dad. So does this still fly?

Email me on cifeokafor@gmail.com

Vicktorh:
How do I DM you?

Ebi1:
i can see that f2 visa holders can apply for vocational study programs. should he register for any vocational training program because I don't want them to think that he will be idle... or its not necessary.

F2 visas are idle visa untill the purpose for that visa is changed by US immigration office

Ijchichi5190:

Visa denied on 15th Nov 2021.
First attempt.
Funding:10k usd
Deficit:22k usd.

Location Abuja.
Vo:The Korean guy.


Vo: Place your fingers for biometric.
Me: I was shivering already ,then after the biometrics.
Vo: You are going to the University of New Haven to study Masters in Chemistry?
Me: Yes Sir
Vo: Have you traveled out of Nigeria Before ?
Me: No
Vo:Where do you work?
Me:I am a Quality Control Analyst with ,,,so so company.
Vo:Tell me your future plans?
Me: After my masters in Chemistry, I would love to work with the Standard Organisation of Nigeria as a Quality Control Officer.They are the Govt agency responsible for setting and maintaining Standards with the imported goods and locally manufactured products in Nigeria.I have had this close working relationship with them and have attended somany training with them.Again I intend Operating my own Standard Laboratory because I'm committed to having this career that will enable me mentor and lead the young Graduate aspiring level researchers and Analysts.
Vo:I'm sorry i won't be approving your Visa this time, please do reapply and he handed me the 214b.


To be sincere I didn't even know how I answered all these but I knew i did.I was so nervous ehn,infact I suffer from Anxiety. So it was hard for me seeing that no one else was approved among all the people inside the room with me untill my turn.And were asked literally the same questions,so even before it got to me,I already knew what to expect.


Joining Nairaland and many groups after this denial made me realize that CONFIDENCE and making EYE CONTACT while talking is very important.
I realised also that i didn't give a detailed answer atall especially my work.What I do as an Analyst and how long I have worked .I also realised that it's important to carry VO along by the way you link your answers .

Again in my future plans,I was suppose to say that I'm coming back to my place of work for a higher position first and probably relate how getting degree in masters in Chemistry would help me for the new work and maybe link it with my research interest
Then if I'm opportuned to speak more,I can now tell the Vo my longterm plan of Operating my own Standard Laboratory and how getting masters would help to achieve that.


I'm open for more Criticisms and corrections please �.

Hello Gurus,,correct me pls.
Hello Moshkom?


Thank you.

Hey, I got tagged. Lol

Sorry for the denial bro, e dey happen; we move and re-fire.

Quick one: Do you know the course you’ve at hand is a ‘Ritual Course’, in this path? Chemistry? Ah! Chemistry hot die for Yankee schooling process.

Saying the above to let you know that you can have a better offer (not that 10k) from schools with your course, if you have a good profile and package your application well.
With a better offer, you have less hurdle to face in the embassy. That one go even give you confidence on its own.

One of my person off here, got the below offer in your same field, days ago:

Tuition off
Stipend
Housing allowance
Medical insurance
Meal ticket

Ehn en! about your transcript below is my PERSONAL OPINION:

“Tell Me your Future Plan”
- You firstly need to let the VO know you’re coming back.
How would you do that?
- After my studies, I WILL BE COMING BACK TO MY CURRENT PLACE OF WORK to take up this and that role or COMING BACK to do this and that in my current place of work.

The VO, would easily reply, “Oh! You mean, you’re coming back your current of work?”
You, “Yeah, I am actually on a study leave, after my degree. . . “

This would show as “home-tie” also serve as your PRIMARY GOAL.

Then you can now continue with that your initial talks about this and that, that would be your LONG TERM goal.

You giving that answer, shows like you actually don’t really have a plan after you study, meaning if you see a better plan there in the USA you might stay back after study, which they don’t want.

Another one:
How was your ds160 work section filled?

Your current work align as a Chemistry Student?
Your last degree na Chemistry?

Because you can’t just jump and be doing this and going for that, dem no like am.

Ofc, work on your Confidence level, super important. They need you to be sharp with your answers. Sharp not fast.

PS: Above are my PERSONAL OPINIONs, it might count; it might not.

In your next attempt, make sure you’ve a change in your profile before you go again. Because it would be new questions and new VO.

GOOD LUCK Champ!!!!!

phoyeks:


Let me lend my few cents here. I hope it answers a lot of quests.
From my experience ( which is little), many undergraduate programs hardly get a full ride scholarship except you score 1450 and above as an international student. My son scored 1320 and he applied to H.U, PSU and 2more universities. He got admission in all the universities he applied to, just with his WAEC result and SAT( which many of the schools said it was not compulsory) but none gave him a full or even 50% scholarship so far ( though we await Howard University's offer today/tomorrow) So if you wish to get a full ride scholarship, aim for 1500 in your SAT and you will see schools begging you with a full ride scholarship. Many undergraduates here seem confused looking for schools that give full scholarship for undergraduate programs. Your score has to be exceptional to get that full ride except if a few schools do give otherwise.
Family ties for undergraduate applicants should not be a bother to you if your parents and family members are based here in Nigeria. It is assumed you are still too young to disappear into the US with your family members in Nigeria (i.e you are 16-19yrs)

Secondly, your WAEC result does not need to be evaluated by WES. WAEC results are accepted for undergraduate programs. I know that no school asked for my son's result to be externally evaluated. Google and Use Common Application to apply for schools. It helped a lot.

3. Get schools and admissions first before proceeding about MRV and Sevis fees. MRV fees will be paid in GTB and SEVIS fees can be paid if you have someone based in the U.S or can be helped by @Walspring on this platform.

4. Be smartly and neatly dressed with a cheerful outlook.

I hope this helps someone out here. Remain blessed and wish you all the best.

well said please I will like to have your contact iam also applying for my daughter too

Please if you applied ,got accepted or is already a student at stillman college in Alabama. Let's link up. I'm heading there for this fall. Please send a PM to me

Kezzy96:
DM me

Could you please add me to the WhatsApp group too?
Thanks
09091350357

Ijchichi5190:



Hello,Application fee of 85usd waived for you Or not?

No.

Chacha22:


Was it the same amount on your offer letter for 12 months that was quoted on your i20 for 9 months ?

Also expedited appointments is 60 days to resumption date . So it’s just to wait and be checking the portal occasionally.

Same. Thank you.

Please any one applying for the University of Arizona for fall 2022 should link up please

Hello All,

A query please, can an HND holder get a university to study MBA that will not need WES evaluation? I know some American school wave evaluation for Nig Bsc. But I am not sure of an HND and a WES waiver. Thank you all so much in anticipation.

Please, can I PM you too? I need your advice. Thank you

Moshkom:


Ok boss. My PM and/or DM is/are open.

Stay Safe Champ!

IghoCentric:
Please, can I PM you too? I need your advice. Thank you

Tried replying your PM, bounced back; maybe your attached email is having ish.

You can easily DM me on any of my attached signature social apps, IG and co.

Babnxst93:
Here is my plan, i made use of bank statement for my i -20 so that i things can be easy at least at the embassy but my plan is to get USA and make use of Mpower loan for my school fees and accommodation. so my question is

1) Can i update my I-20 immediately after i get VISA even before getting on the plane to the USA so i can use it for my accommodation and fee.

2) When is it advisable to use the Mpower loan as i already have my final approval letter.

My advise is for you to use the zoom when you get to the school. Leave the bank statement as it is on your I-20. Let MPOWER communicate with your school directly

Babnxst93:
Here is my plan, i made use of bank statement for my i -20 so that i things can be easy at least at the embassy but my plan is to get USA and make use of Mpower loan for my school fees and accommodation. so my question is

1) Can i update my I-20 immediately after i get VISA even before getting on the plane to the USA so i can use it for my accommodation and fee.

2) When is it advisable to use the Mpower loan as i already have my final approval letter.

I advise that you let MPOWER communicate with the school while you leave the bank statement on your I-20

Hello guys, I got admission for Fall 2022 and my university wants me to submit the I-20 application form before 1st May.
On my I-20 form, I am required to list all dependents that will travel with me.

The thing is that my husband is staying back with me but my child will be traveling with me just that the child is not yet born.
I am currently pregnant and will be due in May.

Can the I-20 form be submitted without listing any dependent and applying later when the child is born?
Will listing a dependent on the DS-160 affect my chance of visa approval?

Please what should I do in this case?

Has anyone successfully applied with a dependent? If yes, please how you go about it and how did the interview go?

jbryan54:
Hello guys, I got admission for Fall 2022 and my university wants me to submit the I-20 application form before 1st May.
On my I-20 form, I am required to list all dependents that will travel with me.

The thing is that my husband is staying back with me but my child will be traveling with me just that the child is not yet born.
I am currently pregnant and will be due in May.

Can the I-20 form be submitted without listing any dependent and applying later when the child is born?
Will listing a dependent on the DS-160 affect my chance of visa approval?

Please what should I do in this case?

Okay. Hmmm request for your i-20 first and when you have your baby, request for that too as well. Your school may need the baby's passport which you don't have now. You can always request for F2 I-20 anytime. About the DS160, you can wait till like 5 days to interview date before you submit so if you've had baby by then, you can add him/her.

At this point, you may have to apply with your husband because you are going with a new baby which means, you will need help and if you are not, you can't leave a new baby behind. If you are going with a new baby yourself without anyone then that's hard extra work except you have relatives over here that will assist with the baby. Most daycares if not all, admit infant from age 6months. You need all the help you can get.

UBASAGE:
Please any one applying for the University of Arizona for fall 2022 should link up please

I have been admitted for Fall 2022