jascymone:
Hello Gurus in the house, I will like to ask if a masters student wasnt given GA/TA/RA the first year, Is there any possibility of him/her getting a GA/TA/RA the second year and please what are the requirements for obtaining GA/TA/RA or any of the scholarship the second year

Yes.
Everything depends on the department
Sometimes a 3.0 average would suffice.
Best to inquire with the graduate coordinator for your program.

jakeharris:



You only need d sevis no for i-20 to book a date and another advice pay your sevis today...... asin today so that it would reflect before monday....and how many admissions did you get?

Thanks. I had only one admit though i applied to two
schools. I have emailed the graduate school with
regards to scanning the I-20. I seriously doubt if I
can pay the SEVIS fee today but let's see how it
goes. What do u suppose could be the implications if
i do not pay today? Secondly, i was reading about
emergency appointment on USA consular website.
Has anyone here taken advantage of it?

hello my e friends new in this tread.please friends were can i register my GMAT exam i base in benin edo state please help cos planing for admission against fall session.

Walspring:
To God be the Glory and a special thanks and big thank you to God even though i didnt get my visa. Also big thank you to everyone for their best wishes and prayers. Thank you all....

How on earth I missed this the last time I commented on NL? I guess it was because I only replied my MT.

Wale, it's well. Have you applied before? If not, you can get it a trial again and hope for a better luck. Remember it once happened to me and many others before.

zeezahbee:
how girl dey take laugh

like hihihi

Femicrux:
Hi guys,

My I-20 is scheduled to arrive by the 18th of this month. I am yet to pay for SEVIS or or visa appointment. School is resuming on the 9th of January. Do you think it is still possible to make the nnecessary payments, book a visa appointment and flight ticket before that date.

Thanks.

You'd be lucky to get an appointment before your resumption.

osahons9:


That's fine...please try as much as possible not to talk about your nysc. But if they ask tell them. That's my 2 cent.

Something pushed me to check ur profile and I believe something is really wrong here. You did post on December 2, that a friend of urs used a fake bank statement. Then december 8, you posted your interview transcript for november 28 and the stories were outright similar. Hope you are not going there with another fake bank statement. Me know say na you be the two persons.

lols. Red handed

ebdib:


Yes.
Everything depends on the department
Sometimes a 3.0 average would suffice.
Best to inquire with the graduate coordinator for your program.

jascymone it depends on your school/department funding. It's typically very competitive for most 'average' schools. You might want to talk to a few professors in your department before you leave, or once you get there-some will want to take their course(s) your first semester and see how you perform before they can give you some funding.Also, you should be ready to show interest in their research.

I found this on U.S. Embassy Nigeria facebook page this morning.

Going home for the holidays? Make visa plans early

International students in the U.S. are thinking about one thing now: final exams. But those returning to their home countries after exams should make room for one more thought: a return visa.

If students’ visas expire when they are out of the country between semesters, they need to apply for new ones as soon as possible to be back on campus in time for the beginning of classes.

The good news is that the U.S. makes a priority of processing student visas. When the standard processing times won’t get students back in time, they can request an expedited interview, which will put them closer to the front of the line. If they’re applying for the same kind of visa to attend the same academic program they attended with their last visa, they may qualify for an interview waiver and not have to appear at their local embassy for the interview.

To find out who is eligible, how to apply and what documents to provide, applicants can check the visa section of the website for the embassy or consulate where they’ll apply — different rules apply in different countries.

Students who need a new visa to return to school should follow these steps:

(1) Check to see if they qualify for an interview waiver.

(2) If they don’t qualify for the waiver, check the wait times for the embassy or consulate where they’ll apply for a visa.

(3) Add the wait time for the appointment to the wait time for processing.

(4) Check their eligibility for an expedited visa interview if the total waiting time won’t allow them to return in time for the start of the new semester’s classes.

https://share.america.gov/make-visa-plans-early-this-holiday-season/

@Beverly055 and bdbodmas,

Cheers!


@Idazbawz,

Happy belated birthday. Enjoy yourself!

Hello house pls help me out I booked and appointment today I have been denied b4 in nov I got a date for 13th of january and my sch orientation for freshman starts on 14th-16th,commencement date for class starts on d 20th.Pls can I go for emergency or the date is ok.Thanks

Guru's in the house, can I use scan copy of my i-20 for interview@embassy since UPS is delaying the delivery of my i-20&am expected to arrive school by 6th January.

Ctemi:
Guru's in the house, can I use scan copy of my i-20 for interview@embassy since UPS is delaying the delivery of my i-20&am expected to arrive school by 6th January.

You can't. You have to wait for the original.

Amefrica:


You can't. You have to wait for the original.

Ok, Thank.

Ctemi:

Ok, Thank.

No problem.

@shogsdogg, pls i sent you a pm. I have a question to ask you, please check your mail. thanks

I booked appointment today I have been denied b4 in nov I got a date for 13th of january and my sch orientation for freshman starts on 14th-16th,commencement date for class starts on d 20th.Pls can I go for emergency or the date is ok.Thanks

layo23:
I booked appointment today I have been denied b4 in nov I got a date for 13th of january and my sch orientation for freshman starts on 14th-16th,commencement date for class starts on d 20th.Pls can I go for emergency or the date is ok.Thanks

What date is on your I-20?

biikeys:


jascymone it depends on your school/department funding. It's typically very competitive for most 'average' schools. You might want to talk to a few professors in your department before you leave, or once you get there-some will want to take their course(s) your first semester and see how you perform before they can give you some funding.Also, you should be ready to show interest in their research.

@biikeys @ edbib thanks so much for your contribution, i do appreciate a lot. why i asked the question is because of the amount being stated on i20 for the first year of the master's degree programme which ranges mostly between $28000- $45000 in some schools. I ll like to know if the same amount is meant to be prepared for the second year so as to know what to plan for and an estimate of what my parent should plan for throughout the course of my masters degree programme should in case the GA/RA/TA was not given the second year.thanks in anticipation

I have booked appointment today I have been denied b4 in nov I got a date for 13th of january and my sch orientation for freshman starts on 14th-16th,commencement date for class starts on d 20th.Pls can I go for emergency or the date is ok,but don't want to look like am desperate.Thanks

Hi house.. Big congrats to all successful applicants! It's been a while. School work kicking in and finals approaching. I was just gonna say if you're coming over to SMSU for the spring semester you can send me a PM iF you want to find out bout anything or need any info regarding settling down. My own little way to help.. Thanks

Wale spring pls PM me

In comparison with the GRE how difficult is the GMAT....the real one oo not the one used for job test. a friend told me to ask dem gurus.

Femicrux:
Thanks. I had only one admit though i applied to two
schools. I have emailed the graduate school with
regards to scanning the I-20. I seriously doubt if I
can pay the SEVIS fee today but let's see how it
goes. What do u suppose could be the implications if
i do not pay today? Secondly, i was reading about
emergency appointment on USA consular website.
Has anyone here taken advantage of it?

If you have never been denied before or in d last 6 months you can apply for emergency date am just saying you should pay your sevis so it would reflect on time....thats all

Amefrica:


What date is on your I-20?

20th of january

Ctemi:
Guru's in the house, can I use scan copy of my i-20 for interview@embassy since UPS is delaying the delivery of my i-20&am expected to arrive school by 6th January.

Yes you can.....why not....thats what i used during my own on nov 26th

Amefrica:


What date is on your I-20?

Jan 20th but d 14th -16th is on my admission letter not on i-20

jascymone:

@biikeys @ edbib thanks so much for your contribution, i do appreciate a lot. why i asked the question is because of the amount being stated on i20 for the first year of the master's degree programme which ranges mostly between $28000- $45000 in some schools. I ll like to know if the same amount is meant to be prepared for the second year so as to know what to plan for and an estimate of what my parent should plan for throughout the course of my masters degree programme should in case the GA/RA/TA was not given the second year.thanks in anticipation

Sadly, American education is not cheap.
I'm truly amazed at the number of parents sponsored people who go for undergraduate degrees in the US from Nigeria. Even Americans take loans and student debt is a big problem that even the Democrats and Republicans haven't been able to solve.

That being said, I think you really need to search properly. Email the graduate coordinators about funding opportunities. You have nothing to lose. The worst thing is 'sorry we don't fund foreign students'. Press them. Email professors. It's hard work but it pays off.

Since your parents are willing to help, just look for financial aid even if it's partial. School fees is a big burden. Can't imagine having that burden over me....

So over to you. Start emailing..

Hello gurus in da aouz!...plz I really need ur help on an m1 visa,am aplying for a welding program @ ohio tech,does any 1 as any idea of this?....plz help...#thanks#

jakeharris:



If you have never been denied before or in d last 6 months you can apply for emergency date am just saying you should pay your sevis so it would reflect on time....thats all

JakeHarris, i just sent you a pm. Are u located in the US? My institution just scanned me my I-20. Can you help me with the SEVIS fee payment today? Waiting to hear from you.

qonfupanda:
Hello gurus in da aouz!...plz I really need ur help on an m1 visa,am aplying for a welding program @ ohio tech,does any 1 as any idea of this?....plz help...#thanks#

Vocational visa falls among those visas that are hard to get but who can query your luck.

First of all, why do you choose welding and why do you want to spend on it.

How do you choose your school and what's your tie to home.

What does your credential look like.

Answering this can make advising you faster.

Femicrux:



JakeHarris, i just sent you a pm. Are u located in the US? My institution just scanned me my I-20. Can you help me with the SEVIS fee payment today? Waiting to hear from you.

send me a PM, i can help

zeezahbee:
send me a PM, i can help

Check ur email zeezahbee. I just sent u a PM.