cleod:
Hello guys please i need help. i tried to apply for visa last year to attend a wedding around MAY. I could not because as at the date i was notable to get appointment date. ( This was handled by an agent) however he already paid for the visa fee, we later got appointment in July 2022 which was cancelled by the agent. My challenge now got admission for fall, i paid for both visa fee. Unknown to me that the agent went ahead to book for appointment for the B1 visa. Now i am trying to book a date for my F1 visa , the receipt reference of the previous payment is still showing, How can i can remove and use my present receipt number. Thanks i look forward to your kind assistance.

Slothy Nigerians. Always want everything very easy. Stop using agents. These are stuffs you could run yourselves. A lot of info is embedded in this thread alone. Why jeopardize your chances of leaving the country.

Legacy86:


I will be attending ETSU fall 22

Hello I am Toooo!!!
How do we connect
Should I create a group

.

Please anyone?

Laye92:
Hello house, please I'm trying to book a date and this is what I am seeing.
"There are currently no available appointments "

Pls can anyone assist me on what I could do

Please when will Lagos start showing it's May, June, July appointments. It appears it is only Abuja that is on going. The recent dates for Lagos is scary May 2023.

My uncle plans to invite me over to the USA for a visit for easy access to a visitor visa. Pls I'm new on this USA travels. I want to enquire on the following;

- has anyone visited the USA through invitation by a family relative? Pls I need a guide on the steps towards obtaining a visitor/tourist visa.

- Is it possible to change my visitors visa to a work visa in the USA upon arrival or later on?

- If I obtain a visitor visa, will I be eligible to apply for study program or can I later change my visitor/tourist visa to Study visa in the USA?

Thanks, will try again tomorrow. Please do you think it will affect my MRV fee?

No, was denied July last year.

Kerimobigoody:


Try again.
Have you previously been denied a visa in the past 6 months?

Kindly help with cheap hotels close to the embassy

please reach me via; philuzora@gmail.com

Moshkom:
Quick one guys,

As your ‘May date’ is fast approaching, don’t forget to keep preparing towards the date/day.

You are the applicant, you should know the kind of preparation that works for you, general mock, self videos mock, transcript p/reviews, YouTubing etc.

Preparation is key. You don’t just wait and be expecting miracle. Embassy ‘atmosphere’ is entirely different that if you don’t go prepared, your hands might fall and “e go shock you”. �

Aside preparation, make sure everything you’re coming with is set and corresponded. Your locations both on visa portal and ds160 be same, your application numbers on both should be same etc.

As the applicant; you should know that the VO ‘usually’ judge these ways:

GENUINE - Are you here with a good school or so? I mean, there are some schools that are ‘red flags’ to the VOs. Mostly, Colleges or so. Applying to the ‘wrong’ schools clearly shows that you’re trying to Japa because they the VO knows that there are more than 4k right schools in The US. So, no excuse from you.

LIABILITY - Are you going there to be a liability to their country. That’s where FUNDING stuff comes in, and reason why most FULLY FUNDED guys get it easily. If you don’t have that, not a crime; just make sure you package your source of sponsorship well and clear for the VO to understand that you won’t be a liability.

HOME TIE: They want to KNOW not just hear, that you’ve something that would bring you back to your country. That’s where WORK and FAMILY (mostly married guys) comes in. Like, you can’t say you’re not currently working and/or not married and expect the VO you might likely come back (putting other factors in place, don’t get me wrong). �

F1: Be ready for more convincing ‘talks’ within few mins, extra supporting docs might not be asked. You CONVINCE the VO not ‘replying’ him/her.

F2: Extra supporting docs would be asked, come along with that and with small convincing talks. �

Oh! Grace factor? Ok. But also prepare for it to happen or work towards your Grace yourself.

For those coming to from different part to Abuja. Air and Roads are safe, don’t let anyone discourage or put fear on you. �

Air: Green Africa and Overland seems to be cheapest airlines atm. 27k and above I guess.

Road: sincerely ABC, GIG and co are the most convenient. 12k or so.

Accommodation: there are cheap hotels close to the embassy, of 5-10k range.

Most, Uber fee within Abuja are of 1k range, so from your hotel to the embassy won’t be more than 1k at most. Unless, it’s an airport trip which are mostly 3k or so.

If you seems lost, kindly reach out to me, I can easily recommend hotels and Uber guys within the City. �

Lastly, kindly know that in this path, IT IS ZERO EMOTIONS. You leave your emotions and expectations at your Fav location not in this path. It’s 50/50 just for you to know. If the other ‘50’ happens, take it and move on, you’re not a failure or anything. You come again later. Be like, Burna Boy who reFired to Grammy from African Giant album to TAT, and won it in his 2nd attempt by not giving up. �

BE PRAYERFUL and HOPEFUL.

“God No Go Shame Us”

Good Luck!

- MOSHKOM

lol welcome to America. You have to read before each class... try and read to understand... not cram... that's what helped me during my master's program in Houston... plus try and pick easy electives, and also make sure you do your assignments well... all points are vital... one mark can be the difference between an A or a B...

haywhy17:
I have an update on a reply here but before I do that. How are you guys that are already in the US having straight A in your courses?��. Because I don’t understand how I am expected to have 90+/100 in a course to get an A. What happened to 70 (A)��

getting a work visa isn't as easy as it seems because the US will want your employer to state that your position in the organization cannot be filled by a US citizen... this means that you need to have a certain level of skill/expertise to qualify... plus your employer has to pay to process the visa...

ocpaschal:
My uncle plans to invite me over to the USA for a visit for easy access to a visitor visa. Pls I'm new on this USA travels. I want to enquire on the following;

- has anyone visited the USA through invitation by a family relative? Pls I need a guide on the steps towards obtaining a visitor/tourist visa.

- Is it possible to change my visitors visa to a work visa in the USA upon arrival or later on?

- If I obtain a visitor visa, will I be eligible to apply for study program or can I later change my visitor/tourist visa to Study visa in the USA?

How can I get someone to pay the visa fee?

Pls how does one book interview appointment for F2 planning to go with the F1 on the same date of the F1 interview to use emergency appointment?

Or the F2 doesn’t need to schedule an appointment?

haywhy17:



Slothy Nigerians. Always want everything very easy. Stop using agents. These are stuffs you could run yourselves. A lot of info is embedded in this thread alone. Why jeopardize your chances of leaving the country.

Anyone going to New Mexico State University for Fall 2022? Let’s connect 09074946584

What's your program?

quote author=seansifo post=112640531]Good evening everyone.

I want to apply to a school that requires a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or minimum of 290 GRE score for admission. Unfortunately, my CGPA is 2.34/4 and my GRE score is 285. Please what do to advise? [/quote]

Ebi1:
lol welcome to America. You have to read before each class... try and read to understand... not cram... that's what helped me during my master's program in Houston... plus try and pick easy electives, and also make sure you do your assignments well... all points are vital... one mark can be the difference between an A or a B...

Learnt the hard way. Messed up in my first exam and ended with 89 B… e pain me sha

haywhy17:
I have an update on a reply here but before I do that. How are you guys that are already in the US having straight A in your courses?��. Because I don’t understand how I am expected to have 90+/100 in a course to get an A. What happened to 70 (A)��

The moment you're in the US as an international student, academic excellence should be your utmost pursuit. The rewards could beat your imagination. The system has been designed for you to excel if you work hard. You'd need to be involved every week, from start to finish of each semester in the courses you take in other to make 90+As or atleast 80Bs.

You'd have to participate in classes, turn in assignments, take Midterm exams, execute projects, and do your finals fantastically, some could be open book.

Also, Anything below a grade 80B is not just poor but dangerous especially if you're on funding/scholarship because It could be the end to your TA/RA. Again, you are expected to be academically driven, talented and enthusiastic to have one.

If you're in STEM, the importance of your fundamental skills in Programming ( Python, C++, MATLAB) and Mathematics can not be overstated as it could make or mar your academic performance.
PS: I took an AI & GNSS course, everything was on strictly on Python and MATLAB respectively.

Vicko3:
Great minds in the house,

Please id love if anyone can conduct a mock interview for me as my interview date is drawing close. Pls help a young fellow to better prepare as this is my first time.

Thanks

PM

All of you dropping phone numbers here, what is really happening? I hope you guys don't get hoodwinked by scammers.

Schrodinger2:


The moment you're in the US as an international student, academic excellence should be your utmost pursuit. The rewards could beat your imagination. The system has been designed for you to excel if you work hard. You'd need to be involved every week, from start to finish of each semester in the courses you take in other to make 90+As or atleast 80Bs.

You'd have to participate in classes, turn in assignments, take Midterm exams, execute projects, and do your finals fantastically, some could be open book.

Also, Anything below a grade 80B is not just poor but dangerous especially if you're on funding/scholarship because It could be the end to your TA/RA. Again, you are expected to be academically driven, talented and enthusiastic to have one.

If you're in STEM, the importance of your fundamental skills in Programming ( Python, C++, MATLAB) and Mathematics can not be overstated as it could make or mar your academic performance.
PS: I took an AI & GNSS course, everything was on strictly on Python and MATLAB respectively.

Gonna look into the python thing… I hate mathematics man. It was statistics that almost lynched me last spring

Hi,

So I was denied the F1 visa in December at Abuja. I want to know how soon I can apply again. I deferred my admission to August 2022. Also can I still use a sponsor’s account or I have to use mine this time around?

Also, On my previous DS 160 I filled that I didn’t have relatives in the US. When I submitted was when I remembered I had distant cousins there. The V.O asked me this question twice and I kept responding I didn’t have relatives in the U.S as I had to stick with what was on my DS 160. Is it now safe to fill it as ‘yes’ in the new one I will be doing? Won’t that be a problem? Please assist. Thanks

Kerimobigoody:


Panthers...Sent you a mail.

Hiii,
Didn’t get ur mail tho
Have u gone for the interview yet ?

Vicko3:


I'm having mine same day at Abuja, but my school is MSU Denver

Ohhh great!
U also in Lagos?

Please what are the available date in Abuja embassy ..

Cmuodiaju:


Ohhh great!
U also in Lagos?

Yes

Hello,
I would really appreciate it if someone can help me clarify if I need to change the ds 160 confirmation number that I used to book an interview. So, last year I deferred to Fall 2022 because of the unavailability of closer dates as I booked a date for this 2022 hoping to get an emergency date for 2021 which was denied. I already filled a ds160 last year and booked an interview date which is for this May 2022 and I’m going for interview this month. I have filled another ds 160 as the details on the previous one from last year is old. Do I need to change the previous ds 160 confirmation number which I used to book an interview last year to the new ds 160 I just filled?
Thank you

Vicko3:


Yes

Is it okayy if u send me ur number
We could chat

�

This statement "as your may date is fast approaching" please I don't understand ooo, is it that Lagos embassy are planning to release interview dates in May or what?

Moshkom:
Quick one guys,

As your ‘May date’ is fast approaching, don’t forget to keep preparing towards the date/day.

You are the applicant, you should know the kind of preparation that works for you, general mock, self videos mock, transcript p/reviews, YouTubing etc.

Preparation is key. You don’t just wait and be expecting miracle. Embassy ‘atmosphere’ is entirely different that if you don’t go prepared, your hands might fall and “e go shock you”. �

Aside preparation, make sure everything you’re coming with is set and corresponded. Your locations both on visa portal and ds160 be same, your application numbers on both should be same etc.

As the applicant; you should know that the VO ‘usually’ judge these ways:

GENUINE - Are you here with a good school or so? I mean, there are some schools that are ‘red flags’ to the VOs. Mostly, Colleges or so. Applying to the ‘wrong’ schools clearly shows that you’re trying to Japa because they the VO knows that there are more than 4k right schools in The US. So, no excuse from you.

LIABILITY - Are you going there to be a liability to their country. That’s where FUNDING stuff comes in, and reason why most FULLY FUNDED guys get it easily. If you don’t have that, not a crime; just make sure you package your source of sponsorship well and clear for the VO to understand that you won’t be a liability.

HOME TIE: They want to KNOW not just hear, that you’ve something that would bring you back to your country. That’s where WORK and FAMILY (mostly married guys) comes in. Like, you can’t say you’re not currently working and/or not married and expect the VO you might likely come back (putting other factors in place, don’t get me wrong). �

F1: Be ready for more convincing ‘talks’ within few mins, extra supporting docs might not be asked. You CONVINCE the VO not ‘replying’ him/her.

F2: Extra supporting docs would be asked, come along with that and with small convincing talks. �

Oh! Grace factor? Ok. But also prepare for it to happen or work towards your Grace yourself.

For those coming to from different part to Abuja. Air and Roads are safe, don’t let anyone discourage or put fear on you. �

Air: Green Africa and Overland seems to be cheapest airlines atm. 27k and above I guess.

Road: sincerely ABC, GIG and co are the most convenient. 12k or so.

Accommodation: there are cheap hotels close to the embassy, of 5-10k range.

Most, Uber fee within Abuja are of 1k range, so from your hotel to the embassy won’t be more than 1k at most. Unless, it’s an airport trip which are mostly 3k or so.

If you seems lost, kindly reach out to me, I can easily recommend hotels and Uber guys within the City. �

Lastly, kindly know that in this path, IT IS ZERO EMOTIONS. You leave your emotions and expectations at your Fav location not in this path. It’s 50/50 just for you to know. If the other ‘50’ happens, take it and move on, you’re not a failure or anything. You come again later. Be like, Burna Boy who reFired to Grammy from African Giant album to TAT, and won it in his 2nd attempt by not giving up. �

BE PRAYERFUL and HOPEFUL.

“God No Go Shame Us”

Good Luck!

- MOSHKOM

Good morning guys, I'll be going for my interview in Lagos tomorrow, 11am, please I need hotels close to the embassy as I'll be traveling to Lagos today. All suggestions are duly appreciated.