ripleus:

Thanks Slimmy05. Actually I don't feel prepared at all but I am willing to give it my best shot.

ebdib:


WHICH SORT OF STUPID LIE IS THIS??

chigozieduru:


You don't owe nobody any details of the name of your school. Some people don't want to do their own research at all. You don't have to offer your apologies to no one.

slimmy05:
ebdib

like WTF??

ebdib:


lol
but seriously

@sqlerror
Please keep the integrity of this thread sacrosanct
Whats the meaning of what you just wrote?
Its so silly its actually hilarious.
VO's refer to visa applicants using their nairaland usernames?
like WTF??
You could have at least told a better lie.

icedbeatz:

the US students visa fee is #31,200 at any branch of gtb. don't forget to go with your international passport cos they will ask for it.

slimmy05:
160 usd. Go to GTbank branch, they will tell you how much it cost and that's where you will pay for the visa fee.

slimmy05:
You can't compare the Indians or Chinese with Nigerians, you know say we dey too superstitious. I don't even want to have a Nigerian friend except he is a nairalander.

The Chinese are shy though, their command of English language is sickening? I have one as a friend and I don't take her calls anymore. I just form busy and tell he to text me and the Indians are freaking too helpful. I don't know why, they just feel sharing the information gives them hope that they have followers.

ebdib:


They cheat on TOEFL a lot and they're very good test takers.
But i do have to admit that their quantitative skills are amazing.
Christ these guys can solve equations so fast!!!!

kennyrony:

Visa fee is 31,200 at any GTB Branch, but pls if your admission Is fall and you are booking appointment, make sure you book a date not later than June. All d best

spyke01:


Okay bro
Can I book May, yh it's for fall
School resumes on the 14th

kennyrony:

Yea. May should be Ok. .

zeezahbee:
lmao, it can never be possible madam. you are not a residence. they expect you to get the degree and go back home.
its so rare for any hospital for file work visa (H) for you.

ferdimako:

U got PMs...reply them, so that folks good profile can try their luck. Information sharing is why Indians and Chinese folks are moving ahead of us. Did u do any standardized tests? Good luck on the interview.

ferdimako:
419 page

ebdib:


WHICH SORT OF STUPID LIE IS THIS??

ripleus:
Hello Visa Officer and good people of Nairaland. I've just been admitted with full funding for a PhD program in a high ranked U.S. school (direct PhD from BSc, without a masters) so I want to apply for an F1 visa.

My concern is that I've never been out of Nigeria before and I think I'll find it hard to prove that I have any strong ties here (my whole family is here but I really nothing of financial value here).

Further, I've earned little or nothing since I completed my BSc because I've been studying a lot independently (and that may be one reason I got full funding from the school). My bank statements can only show enough to get a flight ticket. The school is covering every other expense guaranteed for five years.

I am really concerned about getting this visa because the PhD research is an opportunity that I've waited for all my life. My dream is to return to Nigeria to lecture at a federal university.

A friend said fully funded PhD admissions, especially at a high profile university are never rejected. Is this true? I have searched and it seems to be true.

Do you think the fact that I've never left Nigeria before will count against me?

Is there anything I need to be wary of? Do you have any advice for me?

sqlerror:


Do u want proof?

ripleus:

I'm reluctant to mention the school cos they only admit very few people each year (e.g. my program only takes 2 or 3 people per year all over the world, and that's how it goes for other departments too). I'm told by the admissions office that I'm the only Nigerian this year so I don't want to say it here and be possibly identified by a V.O. - until after I've passed my visa interview. So I'll post it after I pass the visa interview, as a reply to this message.

ripleus:

Your response is really sad. So you want me to jeopardize my chances instead of just waiting for a couple of weeks? It's not like you can even apply to the school till end of the year, so I don't know why you're hissing.

Maybe I should have just ignored the question instead.

ripleus:


It's not such a big deal really, so I don't know why you're taking it like this. Most PhD programs in the US give full funding. I didn't say the school is unique. My PROFILE is unique, after all the information I have said about myself here. Nobody else here is being asked to reveal their identities or give information that will make a Visa Officer identify them. There is at least one Visa Officer on this thread and you're trying to make me reveal information that can jeopardize my chances. That's what I am saying, and I really don't know what else you want. I said I'll post the name of the school after my interview. Haba.

ripleus:

I have no more words for you. I believe anybody who is reasonable will understand all I have said here. I wish you the best.

bukwork:
@aadeyu.kunlebal and slimmy. Concerning what u guys told me about my quest on ( https://www.nairaland.com/1869186/general-u.s.a-student-visa-enquiries-part/418). Am going 4 graduate study n not undergraduate. Still waiting 4 u guys to tell me d possibility of gettin admission n student visa at 32yrs.

ferdimako:

As B.Sc dey fetch PhD straight... it is fair OND gets M.Sc!

sqlerror:


God bless you for that. Though i have not known her to talk like this but some try to put people down for no reason. The guy's fear is reasonable. I have 2 friends who have be told surprised by VOs when the VOs addressed them by their nairaland user IDs. Who no go no know

ebdib:


Bros see ehn,
Indians don't do this.
Thats why they excel. Naija guys will be forming Lone ranger and hiding from unseen witches and wizards.
Thats why Indians and Chinese folks get away with so many things. THEY ARE UNITED.

I'm not saying he doesn't have a right not to mention his school, for what its worth, the person that asked that question is dim because telling him the school wont change anything as most funding is done by department and not the graduate school per se but still all this equivocation doesn't help our cause really.

chigozieduru:


You don't owe nobody any details of the name of your school. Some people don't want to do their own research at all. You don't have to offer your apologies to no one.

slimmy05:
You can't compare the Indians or Chinese with Nigerians, you know say we dey too superstitious. I don't even want to have a Nigerian friend except he is a nairalander.

The Chinese are shy though, their command of English language is sickening? I have one as a friend and I don't take her calls anymore. I just form busy and tell he to text me and the Indians are freaking too helpful. I don't know why, they just feel sharing the information gives them hope that they have followers.

godG:


Zeee, haba. I don't know why people hide the name of their school sha. But that shouldn't give us the licence to think they do not belong here.

I am aware of the fact that hiding helpful info here could be annoying but we should NEVER see that as selfishness or immaturity on the part of the applicant involved. See, the beauty of our world lies in the diversity of our view of things.

Let's learn to respect ourselves. The gentleman has a right to his choice. If he wants us to know the school, fine; otherwise, we wish him well, it won't affect the price of garri.

Respecting ourselves is important. Follow peace with all men.

sqlerror:


God bless you for that. Though i have not known her to talk like this but some try to put people down for no reason. The guy's fear is reasonable. I have 2 friends who have be told surprised by VOs when the VOs addressed them by their nairaland user IDs. Who no go no know

ebdib:


WHICH SORT OF STUPID LIE IS THIS??

chigozieduru:


You don't owe nobody any details of the name of your school. Some people don't want to do their own research at all. You don't have to offer your apologies to no one.

ebdib:


You need to stfu. Seriously.

ebdib:


lol
but seriously

@sqlerror
Please keep the integrity of this thread sacrosanct
Whats the meaning of what you just wrote?
Its so silly its actually hilarious.
VO's refer to visa applicants using their nairaland usernames?
like WTF??
You could have at least told a better lie.