| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by Nobody: 2:05pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
Me: Hi, how's it going?
VO: Good and you
Me: fine.
VO: Why going to US?
Me: For my Masters in Masscommunication and Media Studies.
VO: How did you find the school
Me: I cataloged using Princeton education guide and also went online.
VO: Why some not so popular school
Me: I researched and sent professors my intended research area which has to do with Brand repositioning, sustenance and communication: A critical component of brand equity. Prof Dan and Dr. Meagan fannon are interested in my intended research and thus approved my tuition scholarship.
VO: Where do you work?
Me: Etisalat Telecomms
VO: Whats your role and postion:
Me: Customer Care Executive
VO: How much do you earn:
Me: 112k
VO: Which of the industry is that you mentioned earlier?
Me: Telecommunications
VO: How come you got a huge scholarship grant, what did you do to merit it?
Me: SOP, Stadardized test, Research, and interview with the prof.
VO: Who is sponsoring?
Me: My elder brother
VO: What does he do
Me: He works as a business analyst in FNZ
VO: Do you have a proof of the scholarship
Me: Gave her copy of the letter.
VO: Whats Prof in Professional Communication into?
Me: Didnt get her clearly, so I said yes
VO: Dont just say yes, what is he into
Me: Mass Comm, Advertising, and Public Relations.
VO: I am going to approve your visa, pick it up on Monday and make sure you keep your i-20 and sevis fee receipt.
She typed most of the time. Interview took like 5mins. NO documents other than the scholarship letter from the prof.
I got admit and GA with Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Already deferred the admission to fall. So I will end up there. Flight booking 14 Likes |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by Nobody: 2:11pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
jenns:
# the cheapest I could see from Lagos -tulsa is 2179$ you are checking out business class bro. You're meant to tick economy |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by osahons9(m): 2:18pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
A journey of boredom. I woke up by 3am on 28th and after getting my acts together, I was off to MMIA. I got there, did the normal filling of forms and my bags were checked. Fastforward immigration screening and searching, we were sat at the waiting room for our flight. Finally we were off to casablanca. I sat with a nigerian based in UK and we spoke twice or thrice because there wasn't any entertainment. Got to casablanca and after a two hours wait, we left for jfk. It was one long and boring journey. The white guy refused to talk and I was there playing music and watching movies. The Food was terrible too. There was turbulence towards the end of the journey and peple were laughing and praying. Landing wasn't nice too but all in all we got there without problem. Poe wasn't how it was painted here. They ask u the basics and they stamp and sign ur passport. Took a shuttle bus to west haven and I am in a local hotel for now.
The cold here is guaranteed pneumonia. 3 Likes |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by Nobody: 2:20pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
slimmy05:
Me: Hi, how's it going?
VO: Good and you
Me: fine.
VO: Why going to US?
Me: For my Masters in Masscommunication and Media Studies.
VO: How did you find the school
Me: I cataloged using Princeton education guide and also went online.
VO: Why some not so popular school
Me: I researched and sent professors my intended research area which has to do with Brand repositioning, sustenance and communication: A critical component of brand equity. Prof Dan and Dr. Meagan fannon are interested in my intended research and thus approved my tuition scholarship.
VO: Where do you work?
Me: Etisalat Telecomms
VO: Whats your role and postion:
Me: Customer Care Executive
VO: How much do you earn:
Me: 112k
VO: Which of the industry is that you mentioned earlier?
Me: Telecommunications
VO: How come you got a huge scholarship grant, what did you do to merit it?
Me: SOP, Stadardized test, Research, and interview with the prof.
VO: Who is sponsoring?
Me: My elder brother
VO: What does he do
Me: He works as a business analyst in FNZ
VO: Do you have a proof of the scholarship
Me: Gave her copy of the letter.
VO: Whats Prof in Professional Communication into?
Me: Didnt get her clearly, so I said yes
VO: Dont just say yes, what is he into
Me: Mass Comm, Advertising, and Public Relations.
VO: I am going to approve your visa, pick it up on Monday and make sure you keep your i-20 and sevis fee receipt.
She typed most of the time. Interview took like 5mins. NO documents other than the scholarship letter from the prof. Slimmy Slimmy .....congrats broda We gast shayo together bro......wia u dey? 1 Like |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by jazreal: 2:20pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
Visa approved at the lagos consulate this mawn ...It waz God!!! My advice to those still seeking for their visa is to put their trust on God and I can assure you he will never fail, am a living testimony...I wish all applicant best of luck... 2 Likes |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by Graviton2(m): 2:28pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
slimmy05:
Visa approved consulate embassy lagos. Imperiouxx, ebdib, bigdrancis21, profojah, OjaP, godG, Amefrica, graviton2, walspring, innovativeame, justwise.
Have to prepare for work now. Transcript soon. Congratulations! After much much, Isi onye ocha a'dawo....hehehe 1 Like |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by laboldkid(m): 2:28pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
slimmy05:
Visa approved consulate embassy lagos. Imperiouxx, ebdib, bigdrancis21, profojah, OjaP, godG, Amefrica, graviton2, walspring, innovativeame, justwise.
Have to prepare for work now. Transcript soon. Congrats.. I'm so happy for you. 1 Like |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by laboldkid(m): 2:35pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
MrRoYCe:
VISA approved this morning at the Lagos Embassy...transcript coming soon...need to rest now congrats 1 Like |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by jenns(m): 2:40pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
jazreal:
Visa approved at the lagos consulate this mawn ...It waz God!!! My advice to those still seeking for their visa is to put their trust on God and I can assure you he will never fail, am a living testimony...I wish all applicant best of luck... #congrat |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by warpedlogician: 2:45pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
slimmy05:
Me: Hi, how's it going?
VO: Good and you
Me: fine.
VO: Why going to US?
Me: For my Masters in Masscommunication and Media Studies.
VO: How did you find the school
Me: I cataloged using Princeton education guide and also went online.
VO: Why some not so popular school
Me: I researched and sent professors my intended research area which has to do with Brand repositioning, sustenance and communication: A critical component of brand equity. Prof Dan and Dr. Meagan fannon are interested in my intended research and thus approved my tuition scholarship.
VO: Where do you work?
Me: Etisalat Telecomms
VO: Whats your role and postion:
Me: Customer Care Executive
VO: How much do you earn:
Me: 112k
VO: Which of the industry is that you mentioned earlier?
Me: Telecommunications
VO: How come you got a huge scholarship grant, what did you do to merit it?
Me: SOP, Stadardized test, Research, and interview with the prof.
VO: Who is sponsoring?
Me: My elder brother
VO: What does he do
Me: He works as a business analyst in FNZ
VO: Do you have a proof of the scholarship
Me: Gave her copy of the letter.
VO: Whats Prof in Professional Communication into?
Me: Didnt get her clearly, so I said yes
VO: Dont just say yes, what is he into
Me: Mass Comm, Advertising, and Public Relations.
VO: I am going to approve your visa, pick it up on Monday and make sure you keep your i-20 and sevis fee receipt.
She typed most of the time. Interview took like 5mins. NO documents other than the scholarship letter from the prof.
I got admit and GA with Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Already deferred the admission to fall. So I will end up there. Flight booking Congratulations man 1 Like |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by laboldkid(m): 2:46pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
jazreal:
Visa approved at the lagos consulate this mawn ...It waz God!!! My advice to those still seeking for their visa is to put their trust on God and I can assure you he will never fail, am a living testimony...I wish all applicant best of luck... Congrats |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by seangy4konji: 3:07pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
Congrats. jazreal:
Visa approved at the lagos consulate this mawn ...It waz God!!! My advice to those still seeking for their visa is to put their trust on God and I can assure you he will never fail, am a living testimony...I wish all applicant best of luck... |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by Walspring: 3:58pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
richard4ssky:
Hello, my I 20 form is on d 10th and my flight we be coming to the usa on the 10th, please guru in the house am I going to av any problem at point of entry.. If you flight is landing on the 10th,you cant have issues at POE but if its on the 11th there might be issues ooo |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by Walspring: 3:59pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
slimmy05:
Visa approved consulate embassy lagos. Imperiouxx, ebdib, bigdrancis21, profojah, OjaP, godG, Amefrica, graviton2, walspring, innovativeame, justwise.
Have to prepare for work now. Transcript soon. Wow..... Am so happy to hear this.. Bro enjoy your stay in Obamaland Everybody just dey leave me... Anyway 2015 i will surely get mine 2 Likes |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by Walspring: 4:00pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
aadeyi:
Visa Approved @ Lagos Embassy this morning. Lady at window 7 was Mother Xmas, she was just dashing visa to everyone like pure water...... Thanks to everyone on nairaland.... Though I joined dis forum since 2008 I was never as consistent like I have been since some months back.......
Thanks to people like Walspring, big francis, stevecrun and every other person here. God bless you all.
Very short interview, just 3 question without asking for any document....... Transcript loading
Congrats and enjoy your stay in Obamaland.. Lets give all the thanks to God.. |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by Walspring: 4:01pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
ultrazone:
Please good people of NL, where can one get new/used Baron, Kaplan, Manhattan and Official ETS guide (for GRE) in Lagos or Ibadan? How much do they cost? I can't use softcopies for now. Yaba, OJuelegab, Ikeje Under bridge but am not too sure of Oshodi |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by Walspring: 4:04pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
jazreal:
Visa approved at the lagos consulate this mawn ...It waz God!!! My advice to those still seeking for their visa is to put their trust on God and I can assure you he will never fail, am a living testimony...I wish all applicant best of luck... Congrats and enjoy your stay in Obamaland.. Cheers!!! |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by nomso27(m): 4:35pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
[quote author=abbeymaniak post=29325249][/quote]
I dnt know much abt info tech, but u can change majors in school, usually a short process. Ask them in school once u r ready to switch |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by MrRoYCe(m): 4:42pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
jenns:
#congrat MrRoyce..
D lady with coffee dey dash visa like Mother Xmas today ooo. abi o...thanks |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by Ctemi(f): 4:57pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
MrRoYCe:
VISA approved this morning at the Lagos Embassy...transcript coming soon...need to rest now Congrat. |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by reekadohbanks: 4:57pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
Got another post for y'all. And like I said in my previous posts, you're gonna have to get used to my sense of humor and brash delivery. Now that we have that out of the way, lets begin
Now that you have been granted visa and you know deep down in your soul that you cannot afford close to $15k and above per semester (by the way, unless you get a TA/GA, limited scholarships or some type of grant, international students do not get any type of financial aid!), youre probably wondering "How I wan take do am?". Got a couple of ideas, some of which I tried out myself. First of all, the honest truth, which a lot of folks don't tell you is that it is EXTREMELY HARD for international students to find jobs. For example, it's practically almost impossible to find any under the table jobs at places like target, walmart or any retail chain (unless the manager is your father!) because they all do E-Verify. International students don't get SSN (unless you get a job in school, and before you start thinking smart, your SSN is only valid for school employment. It will be written on your SS card). Having said all that, you still have a few options, if you're smart enough and like the saying goes "naija boys no dey carry last". IF you're able to save up some money (3k-5k), you can buy a car when you get here and get your drivers license asap. With your car, you can find pizza delivery jobs that'll pay you under the table. Its not much, sometimes as low as $5/hr, but the more hours you work the more money you make. you can be doing this, while you try to figure out how to get your papers straight and then you can find a better job. The thing is even if youre a doctor in naija or a lawyer or anything, and you enter here with anythin other than an immigrant visa stamped on your passport, you won't get a job (for health professions, its a little different, but that will come in another post).
Its good to have a plan before leaving naija. I can't emphasize that enough. 6 Likes |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by Nobody: 5:05pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
slimmy05:
Visa approved consulate embassy lagos. Imperiouxx, ebdib, bigdrancis21, profojah, OjaP, godG, Amefrica, graviton2, walspring, innovativeame, justwise.
Have to prepare for work now. Transcript soon. Finally!  Congrats man.. Go live the American dream  1 Like |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by Mjseun(m): 5:07pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
slimmy05:
Me: Hi, how's it going?
VO: Good and you
Me: fine.
VO: Why going to US?
Me: For my Masters in Masscommunication and Media Studies.
VO: How did you find the school
Me: I cataloged using Princeton education guide and also went online.
VO: Why some not so popular school
Me: I researched and sent professors my intended research area which has to do with Brand repositioning, sustenance and communication: A critical component of brand equity. Prof Dan and Dr. Meagan fannon are interested in my intended research and thus approved my tuition scholarship.
VO: Where do you work?
Me: Etisalat Telecomms
VO: Whats your role and postion:
Me: Customer Care Executive
VO: How much do you earn:
Me: 112k
VO: Which of the industry is that you mentioned earlier?
Me: Telecommunications
VO: How come you got a huge scholarship grant, what did you do to merit it?
Me: SOP, Stadardized test, Research, and interview with the prof.
VO: Who is sponsoring?
Me: My elder brother
VO: What does he do
Me: He works as a business analyst in FNZ
VO: Do you have a proof of the scholarship
Me: Gave her copy of the letter.
VO: Whats Prof in Professional Communication into?
Me: Didnt get her clearly, so I said yes
VO: Dont just say yes, what is he into
Me: Mass Comm, Advertising, and Public Relations.
VO: I am going to approve your visa, pick it up on Monday and make sure you keep your i-20 and sevis fee receipt.
She typed most of the time. Interview took like 5mins. NO documents other than the scholarship letter from the prof.
I got admit and GA with Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Already deferred the admission to fall. So I will end up there. Flight booking Congratulations Slimmy, so happy for you. At long last you made it.. Congrats once again. 1 Like |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by abbeymaniak(m): 5:27pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
nomso27:
I dnt know much abt info tech, but u can change majors in school, usually a short process. Ask them in school once u r ready to switch U mean my current skool or d skool I intend to apply to over in d us. Tanks a lot in anticipation and keep up d good work. God bless u sir |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by richard4ssky: 5:29pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
Any 1 going to murray |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by JabinodelaRatta(m): 5:40pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
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| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by Nobody: 5:45pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
Mjseun:
Congratulations Slimmy, so happy for you. At long last you made it.. Congrats once again. Seun, thanks a lot. How have you been? |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by JabinodelaRatta(m): 5:54pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
Congrats aadeyi:
Visa Approved @ Lagos Embassy this morning. Lady at window 7 was Mother Xmas, she was just dashing visa to everyone like pure water...... Thanks to everyone on nairaland.... Though I joined dis forum since 2008 I was never as consistent like I have been since some months back.......
Thanks to people like Walspring, big francis, stevecrun and every other person here. God bless you all.
Very short interview, just 3 question without asking for any document....... Transcript loading
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| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by JabinodelaRatta(m): 5:56pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
Congrats!! Mature transcript slimmy05:
Visa approved consulate embassy lagos. Imperiouxx, ebdib, bigdrancis21, profojah, OjaP, godG, Amefrica, graviton2, walspring, innovativeame, justwise.
Have to prepare for work now. Transcript soon. 1 Like |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by Mckenziiiii: 6:03pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
slimmy05:
Please, how do you see lagos-Doha-France- jfk? I hope I won't have issues in France cos I will be on transit for about 10hrs it make sense die,i went through dat route.just dat when u get to france ,na French dem go dey speak though dem dey interprete sha when it comes to announcement of flight. 1 Like |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by djmakson(m): 6:12pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
ultrazone:
Please good people of NL, where can one get new/used Baron, Kaplan, Manhattan and Official ETS guide (for GRE) in Lagos or Ibadan? How much do they cost? I can't use softcopies for now. I got mine (Baron, 2015 written on it with a CD) for N3k at Marina-Lagos, just at those kiosks where books are sold behind the famous bookshop. |
| Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 6 by frankarecords: 6:37pm On Dec 30, 2014 |
Anybody heading to florida? |
