Taal17:

Then edit your initial post and this one to remove your number.

Doing what you just did will memorialize your number

Thank you. Just did

My people in the house, I'm not sure what is happening, if this is just my issue, or if other people are experiencing the same issue. I have paid for my visa application for almost a month now, I can not even get a date for my f1 visa interview. each time I tried to schedule, I got a response that said "There are currently no appointments available". Initially, I thought the issue was unique to the Abuja location, but then I changed my profile to Lagos, but the message still persisted.

judas001:
My people in the house, I'm not sure what is happening, if this is just my issue, or if other people are experiencing the same issue. I have paid for my visa application for almost a month now, I can not even get a date for my f1 visa interview. each time I tried to schedule, I got a response that said "There are currently no appointments available". Initially, I thought the issue was unique to the Abuja location, but then I changed my profile to Lagos, but the message still persisted.

Mine is still at “ Your request to schedule an appointment has been received and will be reviewed. You will receive an email once your request is approved” for over a week.

judas001:
My people in the house, I'm not sure what is happening, if this is just my issue, or if other people are experiencing the same issue. I have paid for my visa application for almost a month now, I can not even get a date for my f1 visa interview. each time I tried to schedule, I got a response that said "There are currently no appointments available". Initially, I thought the issue was unique to the Abuja location, but then I changed my profile to Lagos, but the message still persisted.

Sorry to hear. No your case is not different. Everybody is facing the same problem. Blame Covid or Americans were looking for ways to limit visa applications .. then Covid happened, backlog followed and it would seem that it worked in their favour.. my 2 cent conspiracy theory lol.

jinju27:
Pls fams, what best answer can someone give when asked the question "Why did you change your sponsor"


** I changed my sponsor from my sis and sis in law to my mother, just because I think mom is very much better to use than sis and Sis in law and then I don't have any deficit then but now I have and I didn't have any funding from the school.

So you went from no deficit to deficit by switching sponsors or your got denied and changed school?

Pkay28:
Hello my beautiful people, please I need your honest opinions no matter how bitter it sounds.

So my little sister got admission for a 10 month masters in usa in a top 20 school. Please will the 10 months be stamped on her visa?

Will she be able to continue studies say PHd there without coming back?

What's the disadvantages or advantages to this 10month thinh because I personally have no idea .

I am scared of immigration policies cos of this wo mo th that's why I rushed here to seek your honest opinions......

Thank you all in advance

I am not sure how long they give to students now however, she gets the normal duration every approved student from Nigeria gets.
With respect to doing other programs, provided she doesn't go out of status, she can always continue with her studies. She just needs move her sevis to the new institution and continue her studies.

LudaChriz:
Greetings to the gurus here for the great work you are doing.

For someone with 3.23 GPA in BSc, 4.90 in PGD and 4.69 in MSc, with 2 scopus publication and 1 already accepted, and one Thomson Reuters also accepted (all first author); with about 2 years lecturing experience, what are the chances like for a PhD considering the low BSc GPA

I noticed most US schools emphasize more on BSc GPA

I am not sure you should be bothered about your low CGPA. Find schools who have your program of interest and is comfortable with your CGPA. Just make sure you address the low CGPA and all you have done to make yourself suitable for the program in your CGPA.

Liamsys:
Good afternoon great minds.

Kudos for all the good work the gurus in the house are doing.

Please I need someone to help me picture the below profile for a student visa (Master's degree in Accountancy).

Age: 37
BSc: 2022
ICAN: 2018 (Professional & ATS)
SSCE: 2007.
Saving: N5m
Highest COA: $35,000USD
Work experience: 7years+

I have applied to 4 universities for a master's degree in accounting. 3 of the schools have asked me if I will be applying for GA and I have answered yes and filled out a GA application/cover letter for 2 of the schools and waiting for the admission outcomes.

School 1: Spring 2024
School 2: Fall 2024
School 3: Fall 2024
School 4: Fall: 2024

My questions are:
(1) considering my age 37, what are my chances of getting a student visa I've read somewhere that those above 35 years hardly get student visas (i.e. for master's degree level). How true is this?

2. Can I use extended family say an aunt as a sponsor in my i20 form?

Thank you guys.

There are people in their 40s who were given visa for Masters program. The most important thing is having a story that justifies why you should be given the visa.

judas001:
My people in the house, I'm not sure what is happening, if this is just my issue, or if other people are experiencing the same issue. I have paid for my visa application for almost a month now, I can not even get a date for my f1 visa interview. each time I tried to schedule, I got a response that said "There are currently no appointments available". Initially, I thought the issue was unique to the Abuja location, but then I changed my profile to Lagos, but the message still persisted.

Interestingly, this is also happening to non - Canadians trying to apply from Canada.

GboyegaD:


I am not sure you should be bothered about your low CGPA. Find schools who have your program of interest and is comfortable with your CGPA. Just make sure you address the low CGPA and all you have done to make yourself suitable for the program in your CGPA.

Thank you for this

Thank you so much

quote author=GboyegaD post=126059305]

I am not sure how long they give to students now however, she gets the normal duration every approved student from Nigeria gets.
With respect to doing other programs, provided she doesn't go out of status, she can always continue with her studies. She just needs move her sevis to the new institution and continue her studies.[/quote]

Hello people,
Could someone please email or text me a link to a WhatsApp group or Telegram group where students share their F1 visa experiences?

Tel: 08149553620.

thanks!

Please just also add me to the group
This is my number 08149553620.
Thank you 🙏 @justdoit100

Please just also add me to the group
This is my number 08149553620
Thank you 🙏 @justdoit100

Pls if someone has a pending B1/B2 appointment for August 2024,can he do MSC admission for spring 2024 and get visa appointment? Or how do you think someone can get earlier B1/B2 visa appointment after emergency appointment has been denied

GboyegaD:


There are people in their 40s who were given visa for Masters program. The most important thing is having a story that justifies why you should be given the visa.

Thank you so much. This is a relief. 😊😊😊

LudaChriz:
Greetings to the gurus here for the great work you are doing.

For someone with 3.23 GPA in BSc, 4.90 in PGD and 4.69 in MSc, with 2 scopus publication and 1 already accepted, and one Thomson Reuters also accepted (all first author); with about 2 years lecturing experience, what are the chances like for a PhD considering the low BSc GPA

I noticed most US schools emphasize more on BSc GPA

What course are you going for?

Your profile is already competitive, but like someone mentioned, address the Bsc GPA in your SOP.

Also apply to schools that require application fees, it will broaden your chances.

NUELUSA2023:


What course are you going for?

Your profile is already competitive, but like someone mentioned, address the Bsc GPA in your SOP.

Also apply to schools that require application fees, it will broaden your chances.

Economics
Thanks for the words

Good day, please am new here. i just got admitted to study in spring 2024. my sponsor is a friend whom i intend to marry . pls what are my chances of getting a visa approved . pls can someone add me to a group where i can get knowledge on how to go for my interview. my no is 08138017293

LudaChriz:

Economics
Thanks for the words

Are you planning to write GRE? I would suggest you do and focus more on the QA and AW. Most schools (not so sure about recent times) focus on GRE as a decision maker for Economics PhD (talking from experience).

Also, you mind sharing what school you finished from and how your Mathematics/Statistics, Microeconomics, and Macroeconomics grades are? Would you consider attending a terminal master's in economics before proceeding to a PhD?

anyanwukelechij:
Good day, please am new here. i just got admitted to study in spring 2024. my sponsor is a friend whom i intend to marry . pls what are my chances of getting a visa approved . pls can someone add me to a group where i can get knowledge on how to go for my interview. my no is 08138017293

If everyone can get the information they require from the groups, there is no need coming on here to seek it. These groups have made this oasis of information a dry source. Your chances of getting your visa lies on so many things out of which your sponsor is one. Why is the person not married to you before the program? Where is this person? How are you likely to proof home times and that this person is not going to run away when needed thereby, making you seek sources you shouldn't exploit for survival? What is in it for you and the person and many more.

Therefore, sit down, look through your profile, and plan your things well. This is the best way to increase your chances.

GboyegaD:


Are you planning to write GRE? I would suggest you do and focus more on the QA and AW. Most schools (not so sure about recent times) focus on GRE as a decision maker for Economics PhD (talking from experience).

Also, you mind sharing what school you finished from and how your Mathematics/Statistics, Microeconomics, and Macroeconomics grades are? Would you consider attending a terminal master's in economics before proceeding to a PhD?

I wish I can write the GRE but the fee is just not here...over two months salary if I'm not mistaking. I have been focusing on schools that made GRE optional or those that do not request for it at all... especially European countries.

I finished from UNN, the courses you listed were fairly ok at undergraduate but excellent at PG (As few B).

If the terminal Masters will be sponsored, I could definitely, but my target is direct PhD

Hello everyone, I got denied twice at the Lagos embassy and I have another interview coming up on October 17 at the Abuja embassy. Please advice me on what I need to do better this time and also how to respond to the "what has changed" question. I am going to the same school for the same course.


First Attempt:

Lagos Embassy: 18/08/2023
while he collected my passport and i20 he asked

VO: where are you going
Me: I am going to Austin peay state university Clarksville Tennessee for my master's degree in biology.

VO: Who is funding?
Me: I have a graduate research assistantship position which covers 100percent of my tuition. And my dad will be covering the deficit. He is an established business, the CEO of Bleep a 3star hotel with branches in Lagos and Ogun state. He has a staff strength of 80employees and makes an annual income of over 100million naira. He has made arrangements for a standing order to have $3000 travelled to my domiciliary account monthly for a period of 4months and this will cover my deficit. Asides this having worked for half a decade I have being able to save up for this career goal.

at this point he took my i20 and started looking at it while I talked

VO: where did you do your undergraduate? (Now looking at me for the first time)
Me: I finished from the college of medicine university of Lagos, where I studied pharmacology in 2016.

vO: do you have any friend or relative in the US?
No I don't

Vo: have you traveled out of Nigeria before?
Me: No, I have not had any reason to until now

Vo: what do you do? (Looked at me to ask the question but focused on the system - browsing with his mouse - while I gave the answer)
Me: I am a senior research associate at Bleep where I enhance public health and wellbeing through active participation in community and school based educational initiatives. I also work with professors and doctors to carry out community based research

Vo: Cuts me that's fine, how are you covering your deficit (still looking at the system, this time typing as well - at this point I felt he wasn't interested in this question as he was focused on the system)
Me: like I said earlier asides my gra position which covers 100% of my tuition, my dad will be covering my deficit, he is the CEO of Nijis palace (repeated what I said before)

Types for a long while, then the sorry response.




Second Attempt:
Lagos Embassy: 21/09/2023

At first I was directed to the same vo, I told the cgi but he said let the vo say that by himself.

Then at the begining of the interview I was already asked how I am funding the program. He stopped and called the cgi that he should direct me elsewhere and I was place with the vo beside.


Vo: Pass your passport and i20
Me: Good morning
Vo: Good morning.
Scanned my finger print again.

Vo: I see you are going APSU for masters in Biology.
Me: yes

Vo:You have a graduate assistantship and deficit of about...$8000, so who's covering your deficit.
Me: having worked for half a decade I will be covering my deficit that's my living expenses and also with the support of my dad. He is a recently retired branch manager of first bank with over 30years in service. He is also the CEO of Bleep a firm that operates in agricultural pharmaceutical and hospitality sectors. He manages two hotels and has pharmacies in various locations in Lagos. He is also a major supplier of palm oil to south western states in Nigeria generating over a 100million naira.

Vo; what's your highest qualification
Me: bachelors of science in pharmacology from the college of medicine university of Lagos in 2016

Vo: and the what year did you graduate
Me: 2016

Vo; what have you done since then
Me; worked as a scientific officer at raw materials development council in abuja for my nysc and worked in my dad's pharmacy for 3years before securing a position as a research associate at Bleep where I work till date.
.
Vo; so why a master's at this time
Me; the second phase of the current grant research project by my employer on drug drug interactions will require molecular processes and technical skill set. This degree will equip me with this knowledge and also improve my research and technical skill set. Also having a master's qualifies me for a higher position as a principal investigator (I paused) where I will lead and conduct meaningful research (that's fine by gesticulating with his hands)

Vo: typing
Me; I would also like to mention that my dad's company, Bleep will be opening a pharmacy branch and I will be overseeing the establishment.

Vo: you where here earlier this year
Me: yes
Vo; you have the same school, same course and deficit, (already trying to put my i20 back into passport) Me: Yes, Vo: so nothing has changed.
Me: my deficit changed its 2000 dollars less
Vo: how did it happen?
Me; having deferred to spring, my coa lessened. And my GA covers my full tuition and also comes to with monthly stipends.

VO: I'm sorry you are not qualified.

I will appreciate your feedback on the above transcripts.

LudaChriz:

I wish I can write the GRE but the fee is just not here...over two months salary if I'm not mistaking. I have been focusing on schools that made GRE optional or those that do not request for it at all... especially European countries.

I finished from UNN, the courses you listed were fairly ok at undergraduate but excellent at PG (As few B).

If the terminal Masters will be sponsored, I could definitely, but my target is direct PhD

There are a couple of terminal master's programs that are funded (you can use usnews.com to find schools with terminal master's in economics or the AEA website to find those schools with master's in economics without PhD).

As for the GRE optional school, I hope you get into them however, I would like to remind you that you are competing with so many others like you trying to avoid the exam thus, your grades will play a big role.

Lastly, from the experience of many that I know, I would advise you go through the master's as jumping straight into a PhD in Economics can be very challenging because we do not have adequate mathematical background. Similarly, most schools require a minor in mathematics which unfortunately, in Nigeria, we do not meet.

ok so my friend is a citizen of and also a lecturer in the school.

GboyegaD:


There are a couple of terminal master's programs that are funded (you can use usnews.com to find schools with terminal master's in economics or the AEA website to find those schools with master's in economics without PhD).

As for the GRE optional school, I hope you get into them however, I would like to remind you that you are competing with so many others like you trying to avoid the exam thus, your grades will play a big role.

Lastly, from the experience of many that I know, I would advise you go through the master's as jumping straight into a PhD in Economics can be very challenging because we do not have adequate mathematical background. Similarly, most schools require a minor in mathematics which unfortunately, in Nigeria, we do not meet.

Your comments are always full of experience and wisdom. I will consider the terminal Masters. I appreciate

aelai:
Hello everyone, I got denied twice at the Lagos embassy and I have another interview coming up on October 17 at the Abuja embassy. Please advice me on what I need to do better this time and also how to respond to the "what has changed" question. I am going to the same school for the same course.

In my opinion everything looks good except that you may want to be answer strictly the questions you are asked without providing too much of details except you are nudged to continue.

Also, link the study to your past education, current job, and the prospects it offers you in the future in an eloquent and sequential manner.

For example, I chose this course because it builds on my foundation of Pharmacology where I did my undergraduate research in ABC. The APSU Biology avails me the opportunity to specialize in drug ***** which is an area that I can greatly contribute to the success of my dad's pharmaceutical business which I intend to take charge of upon returning from my studies.

Most importantly, pray and let God guide you.

anyanwukelechij:
ok so my friend is a citizen of and also a lecturer in the school.

Is s/he Nigerian? Why is s/he not coming home to marry you and then sponsor your papers? These are things you should think about as regards your sponsor and find a way to ensure that you are not putting yourself in a hole with your response with respect to sponsorship.

Hello house please I am new here
I need help with the following! I have a HND in Quantity surveying and will like to do a master's in Education is this possible?
Any link to a school that will accept my HND for masters and also cheap
What exam do I have to write?
Please pardon me if my questions sound foolish
Thanks[

GboyegaD:


In my opinion everything looks good except that you may want to be answer strictly the questions you are asked without providing too much of details except you are nudged to continue.

Also, link the study to your past education, current job, and the prospects it offers you in the future in an eloquent and sequential manner.

For example, I chose this course because it builds on my foundation of Pharmacology where I did my undergraduate research in ABC. The APSU Biology avails me the opportunity to specialize in drug ***** which is an area that I can greatly contribute to the success of my dad's pharmaceutical business which I intend to take charge of upon returning from my studies.

Most importantly, pray and let God guide you.

Yep agree. Full funding with 8k deficit is a slam dunk case to me. His whole delivery wasn't succinct. Keep it simple and short. My dad will cover the deficit. I also have some savings. You spent most part of the conversation defending how your dad can come up with 8k.
And you were all over the place..about being a principal investigator then later how you will manage your dad's pharmacy. Two combo roles with a masters? Keep it simple please

Hadassah4chi:
Hello house please I am new here
I need help with the following! I have a HND in Quantity surveying and will like to do a master's in Education is this possible?
Any link to a school that will accept my HND for masters and also cheap
What exam do I have to write?
Please pardon me if my questions sound foolish
Thanks[

First thing, you need search the right school by yourself. A Google search can help you find schools that offers the program(s) you want.

Education is broad thus, I will suggest you narrow down what aspect of education you want.