mojolajesu:
I don’t mind sharing my profile tbh.

this your analysis was my exact projection but it did not just work.

Applied to four schools, 2 gave admission other didn’t. The two that gave TTU and ETSU. I personally wrote to several professors for assistantship but to no avail.

Reached out to some 9ja students in TTU via LinkedIn and they told me that it’s very difficult to get funding in Computer science department as a masters student. Some of them even advised to check other schools as they are even facing some issues with the department.

I am in touch with the program coordinator for ETSU. He is very responsive. He said they funded only 10 people out of about 400 students applicants . He further said even tho my application was one of the top considered but I couldn’t fall into the 10 people that got funding.

I also reached out to another 9ja student in ETSU and he said if you are able to get visa, with your skills set, you will get job here.

Brief Profile

I had my first degree in Civil Engineering. Grad 2017.

Switched to IT during COVID and have been working since then

First application was to WPI. Had a loan of $50k and COA was about $43k. Same goes for the other one( I just jumped into the second one based on impulse from the first)

Now I and trying ETSU. I haven’t gotten I-20 yet cause I am trying to get peoples opinion before I start using money to get POF.

I am open to constructive criticism here. From your experiences and analyzing my chances

Thank you

masquellett:
Hello great people. I have a quick question, a friend got admitted into two universities, he already scheduled a visa appointment with one of the universities but wants to go to the second university upon getting into the US. Is it possible to transfer from one university to another? if he has two I20s from both university? If possible, how easy can that be?

Also, his visa interview was scheduled for September and school starts in July, since he needs to apply for visa 60 days before school resumes, will an emergency appointment request get him an earlier date before school resumes? Thank you

Andracarles:
It is very difficult to get funding for computer science, especially as your first degree is not in CS, and you seem not to have any work experience. did you write gre? the thing is that, for someone who has gone twice, you need funding. you need it badly. my advice to you would be to write gre, look for funding in civil engineering, get your visa, when you reach the US, you can transfer sevis to any school you wish and study any course you wish. your chances of approval without funding are low. not impossible, but low. and if that happens, you are looking at interview number 4. not a good place to be.

BigIyanga:

Funding is your biggest enemy.
If you dont want to be classified as a perennial applicant, you have to fix your funding issues.
If you’re self-funded now, how did you go from personal loan to self-funding? Did you win BetNaija?
Have you thought about going back to Civil Engineering where your core strength is?
Remember you’re competing for funding with Asians in Asia and US….who are more likely to have majored in CS with proven work history and publications.

Good luck.

Swaycater:
Good morning everyone, I will like to ask how long it takes before someone can get i20 form after gaining admission

verminnel:
Good morning house.please how do i pay my Admission application fee from here .Im having difficulty paying with my card because of the restriction on international transactions over 20usd please help me

mojolajesu:
Thank you for this Chief.

The narrative I am thinking of pushing is that of my job.

After my last denial last year January , I got a role with an oil firm. It’s an IT cloud/DevOps Engineer role. They sponsor one staff per year for schooling to come back and utilize the knowledge for the growth of the company.due to my excellent performance last year, I got on this offer and they r sponsoring me. My salary has also greatly increased from the last interview till now……

Not sure how convincing this sounds.

Please can I have your inputs 🙏🙏🙏

TEMIT0PE:
Use Pay4me App.

Fortunia123:
Good Day Guys. I am in a unique situation and need help. I just got admitted to a Masters program (with funding) in the US but the problem is that I recently resumed In Germany for another masters program but I want to leave it for the US offer.

I want to know how to go about the visa process. Is it possible to do the visa interview here or must it be in Nigeria? And what is the possibility of visa approval given the fact that I am currently enrolled in another program?

I will appreciate all the help I can get.

Lifeinbits:

COPIED
F1
3rd Attempt
Status: Denied
Interview Date: 16th May
Location: Abuja
School: Bowling Green State University
Program: Masters of Technology Management with Specialization in Engineering Technology
COA: $33500
Scholarship:12250
Personal Fund: $12500
Family Savings (Dad): $9250

VO: Have you travelled to the US before?
Me: No, I haven't

VO: Do you have anyone in the US?
Me: Yes, my wife is currently pursuing her MBA in the US. We attended the same school for our undergraduate and one of our goals is to grow together as a couple career wise. Hence, we plan to go for our masters degree together but then her company approved her study leave while my company did not approve mine hence she had to go for her program.
But my company just approved my study leave now with a 50% pay. Hence, my reason for my masters program now.

VO: She in Bowling Green right?
Me: Yes

VO: How long av been married.
Me: We been married for 10 months now.

VO: Do you have any kid with your wife.
Me: No, we plan attaining a certain height in our careers before raising kids.

VO: What will this degree in Engineering do for you.
Me: Pardon?
VO: What will this degree in Engineering do for you.
Me: I can't hear you please?
VO: What will this degree in Engineering do for you.
Me: This program will not only improve my knowledge in the field of Engineering but will as well improve my managerial skill which is the most important skill I need to excel as a service unit manager at Benin Electricity Distribution Company where I currently work as a feeder leader.

VO: Whats your wife's program?
Me: an MBA

VO: Who's sponsoring your education?
Me: Aside my $12250 scholarship, av been able to save up the sum of #10,000,000 for my education. Hence, I'll personally be paying $12,000. My dad, Olaleye Kehinde Lawrence will be supporting me with $9,250. My dad is a coaco farmer and a coaco merchant. He makes about #75,000,000 annually with a staff strength of 63. He grows coaco on about 30 acres of land. He has about 17 coaco bean warehouses around south west, Nigeria and Partners with Coaco Products limited Ile-Oluji for the sales of coaco beans. Over the years he's been investing in real estate so he currently has landed properties and houses for rent around South West Nigeria.

VO: So your wife's uncle is sponsoring her?
Me: Yes, her uncle Kehinde Oluyedun is sponsoring her Education. She lost her dad at a tender age, and he's been the one catering for her education.

VO: So your plan for your F2 application is to transition to an F1 on arriving the US?
Me: No, I only planned to Visit her during my 4 weeks compulsory annual leave since my study leave wasn't yet approved.

VO: I'm sorry, ure ineligible for this visa at this time. Gimme blue paper.
Me: can u please tell my the reason for denial.
VO: section 214B........................................................... next applicant please

Codestorm:
May 16 2023

Denied
F1 visa
Southeastern Louisiana University

One slim woman at window 2

Vo: Good morning
Me: morning

Vo: why this school?
Me: I chose southeastern Louisiana university because of all the schools I was admitted into, it was the only one that admitted into their honors program, and gave me a 60 percent off tuition

Vo: How do you plan to cover this deficit?
Me:My father will be covering it, and he has been the operations manager of etex for 20 years, and I went on to explain his role, and the amount he makes.

Vo: What do you plan to do with this degree?
Me: I plan to apply as a systems administrator at ipnx, an internet service provider here in Lagos. I also plan to utilize my skills and knowledge to help address the digital divide in Nigerian by improving access to technology and bridging the gap between urban and rural areas.

Vo: Do you have an elder brother or sister
Me: no I have two younger brothers

Vo: sorry you are not qualified for a visa at this time


What could have happened?

NigPatriot:


Reason for denial is definitely funding. You made an initial brilliant statement which i highlighted, and you could directed your interview on that pedestal. However, you slipped when asked about your sponsorship. You stand the chance to get the visa if better prepared.

Codestorm:
May 16 2023

Denied
F1 visa
Southeastern Louisiana University

One slim woman at window 2

Vo: Good morning
Me: morning

Vo: why this school?
Me: I chose southeastern Louisiana university because of all the schools I was admitted into, it was the only one that admitted into their honors program, and gave me a 60 percent off tuition

Vo: How do you plan to cover this deficit?
Me:My father will be covering it, and he has been the operations manager of etex for 20 years, and I went on to explain his role, and the amount he makes.

Vo: What do you plan to do with this degree?
Me: I plan to apply as a systems administrator at ipnx, an internet service provider here in Lagos. I also plan to utilize my skills and knowledge to help address the digital divide in Nigerian by improving access to technology and bridging the gap between urban and rural areas.

Vo: Do you have an elder brother or sister
Me: no I have two younger brothers

Vo: sorry you are not qualified for a visa at this time


What could have happened?

SolaceAmara:
Hi, everyone. Good evening, please I applied for a visitors visa to the US and I’m finding it really difficult to get a date. Please has anyone gotten a date recently?

IdogaKole:
Good day everyone .

Pls I need to be added to any WhatsApp group where i can get updates for Visa interview dates for Abuja for MAY/JUNE.

I have earlier chosen a date in OCTOBER with the hope that closer dates will come out but until now i havent seen any date for May and June or even early July and my admission if for Fall August.
Going through same, incase you got a group please fill me in.08178023757

Pls can anyone help me with a place I can totally monitor these dates?

Also I heard dates are popping out in Lagos, pls how can I change from Abuja to Lagos.

I will really appreciate .

Thanks

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