lovarboy:
great house... greetings to you all pls I need your advise and suggestions on this... I applied for spring 2016 and I was denied visa the interview is as follows.
me: good morning ma
v.o good morning pass me ur doc
v.o what's ur name
me answered
v.o are you done with your high school?
me yes graduated 2007
vote since den wat have u bin doing
me. ve bin teaching and saving the money with my mom knowing fully well that America universities are expensive so she can also assist me
go how many schools did u apply for
me 3 schools
v.o why did u choose criminology?
me I could not give a sound reply
v.o am sorry we can not grant u visa now u can apply again... pls guru I beg u all in the name of God what good reply could I said so I cud be given visa cus i wanan apply for fall I don't wana mess up again

Bros, Everything is wrong with these interview.

your reply are too vague. it shows you are a potential hustler who see the U.S as a way out of your troubles.Well let the more experienced people come and give you a clue.

thanks timi I appreciate ur concern... I still need help gurus on how to give a sound reply and how to defend my course and catch the heart of the v.o as I will b applying for fall again God bless you all for the help

hi2chuxy:

Thanks for your prompt response..
For more clarity, do you mean one can defer over there or here in Nig.? A friend of mine once told me that his friend went to the US and reported to the school. He gave them stories about some financial set backs. He said they allowed him to defer and gave him a letter in that regard and he was allowed to work for the first session before going back to school.
pls can that be true?

Anything can be possible but you do not plan your life on such an outside chance.
They are just as likely to call immigration to ship you home.

biikeys:


Do you plan to later transfer to a university?

Yes, afta 2years. Den will use 2years in university too. An advisor at Howard advised me so

don4ye:


Check out Valparaiso they have cyber security. Or contact warriboy he school there with same course

Tanks. The school is not d issue. Dey offer it at Howard Community College and have registered there already. I just wantu know more about Cybersecurity security itself, and please, don't direct me to google, lol! Have done my research already, am just trying to see if anyone here is studying Cybersecurity here, atlist d person will give me more pratical explaination

pls haos, who knows anything about NORTH EASTHERN UNI and MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY? Which is better considering the VO's preferences. And is it late to apply to the schl in may?

lastly the course i i checked through my course requirements and it does not require any standardized exam. Do i need to bother about that?

sharlorhm:

Tanks. The school is not d issue. Dey offer it at Howard Community College and have registered there already. I just wantu know more about Cybersecurity security itself, and please, don't direct me to google, lol! Have done my research already, am just trying to see if anyone here is studying Cybersecurity here, atlist d person will give me more pratical explaination

Contact warriboy21 .. That is what he is studying

hi2chuxy:
pls haos, who knows anything about NORTH EASTHERN UNI and MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY? Which is better considering the VO's preferences. And is it late to apply to the schl in may?

lastly the course i i checked through my course requirements and it does not require any standardized exam. Do i need to bother about that?

When in May are you resuming ? Secondly, which of the two schools can you defend most if VO ask why this school?

lovarboy:
thanks timi I appreciate ur concern... I still need help gurus on how to give a sound reply and how to defend my course and catch the heart of the v.o as I will b applying for fall again God bless you all for the help

Bring out your points from here about why criminology..
Criminology is the study of the nature, extent, causes, and consequences of crime and criminal behaviour in society. The nature of the criminal justice system, and the experiences of those involved in it – including offenders, victims, police officers and others – are also of interest. The areas which interest me most including crime prevention, social justice, policing, violence against women, drug policy, sex work, prisons, youth, media representations of crime, political violence, human rights, victimology and cybercrime.

don4ye:


When in May are you resuming ? Secondly, which of the two schools can you defend most if VO ask why this school?

Thanks for the response. I want to know if it will be late applying for admission in any of the school i listed. Because of work exigencies (on training presently) i will be on 3 weeks leave after the training.

About the standardized exam, my course does not require it (according to the school requirements) do i need to bother?

hi2chuxy:


Thanks for the response. I want to know if it will be late applying for admission in any of the school i listed. Because of work exigencies (on training presently) i will be on 3 weeks leave after the training.

About the standardized exam, my course does not require it (according to the school requirements) do i need to bother?

Firstly check when the schools admission deadline for Fall 2016, you can even call them to know what good. About the standardized exam, na 50 50. VO may ask and he may not but it is good to write one if he asked to show seriousness.

don4ye:


Firstly check when the schools admission deadline for Fall 2016, you can even call them to know what good. About the standardized exam, na 50 50. VO may ask and he may not but it is good to write one if he asked to show seriousness.

Thanks @don4ye, i appreciate. Are u in Nig?

lovarboy:
thanks timi I appreciate ur concern... I still need help gurus on how to give a sound reply and how to defend my course and catch the heart of the v.o as I will b applying for fall again God bless you all for the help

brother please I need your summary of the process required to apply for a student visa till interview date, please expecting your reply

hi2chuxy:


Thanks @don4ye, i appreciate. Are u in Nig?

Yea.. Fall 2016 candidate ...

sharlorhm:

Tanks. The school is not d issue. Dey offer it at Howard Community College and have registered there already. I just wantu know more about Cybersecurity security itself, and please, don't direct me to google, lol! Have done my research already, am just trying to see if anyone here is studying Cybersecurity here, atlist d person will give me more pratical explaination

Community school ?

please house,i wanna ask if someone with a second class lower grade of 2.50 on a scale of 5.0 can apply for masters in USA, please people, will appreciate a realistic answer, thank you.or you can tell me school which I can apply to.

don4ye:


Yea.. Fall 2016 candidate ...

That's great....any way i waiting to be done with my training this week before embarking my annual leave to actually create time to do the necessary digging before applying for my admission.

I want to ask, does my working experience count? i ve been working in the banking sector for 9years and am 34.

hi2chuxy:


That's great....any way i waiting to be done with my training this week before embarking my annual leave to actually create time to do the necessary digging before applying for my admission.

I want to ask, does my working experience count? i ve been working in the banking sector for 9years and am 34.

Wow good.. Hope you are going for related course? And when last did you finish your degree?

hello house... please while filling d DS160, d part where u are asked if u were previously employed can one put in his/her NYSC ppa or just say NO? which is advisable? thanks

slimmy2005:
He can update his SEVIS record, I dont think he needs to pay another sevis fee even with change of sevis ID. I know innovativeame faced the same issue after deferring his admission. Try and email DHS/FMJfee, they would assist you with it. CC UNIXlover. I'll try and contact him to see how he did his and would get back to you. I just spoke to him now, he said you should call them and tell them about the change and it would be resolved

slimmy2005:
you don't need another visa. You don't need to pay another sevis fee. Simply call dhs and it would be done.

On a second thought, emailing DHS to transfer his SEVIS record from the old ID to the new ID would not work at this point given the fact that he has already obtained his visa with the old SEVIS ID and that old SEVIS ID is printed on his visa. This may pose problems for him at the POE if he lands with an I-20 with a different SEVIS number from the one on his visa.

I encountered this problem as well during my time. I went to the embassy in August 2013 and obtained my student visa and later deferred my admission to Spring 2014. On being re-issued my I-20 I noticed immediately that I was given a new SEVIS ID. I immediately contacted my ISSS office letting them know that I had already paid my SEVIS fee and obtained my visa with the first ID and I would need my I-20 with the first ID to avoid issues at the POE and they re-issued me another I-20 for spring with the first SEVIS ID and I entered the POE at JFK without any issues.

As a matter of fact, one of the conditions for transfer of SEVIS payment from one ID to another by DHS is that you MUST NOT have obtained your visa using the first ID (which UNIXLover already did) nor entered the US already using the first ID you are transferring from. Thus, in this case UNIXLover would not even be eligible to transfer his SEVIS ID from the old to the new one since he has already obtained his visa. SEVIS fee transfer would be possible had he not yet obtained his visa. Just like I did, he would need to contact his school to resend him another I-20 with the first SEVIS ID.

don4ye:


Wow good.. Hope you are going for related course? And when last did you finish your degree?

i finished 2005.... i did public administration and and i want to continue in that line...MASTERS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (MPA).

bigfrancis21:




On a second thought, emailing DHS to transfer his SEVIS record from the old ID to the new ID would not work at this point given the fact that he has already obtained his visa with the old SEVIS ID and that old SEVIS ID is printed on his visa. This may pose problems for him at the POE if he lands with an I-20 with a different SEVIS number from the one on his visa.

I encountered this problem as well during my time. I went to the embassy in August 2013 and obtained my student visa and later deferred my admission to Spring 2014. On being re-issued my I-20 I noticed immediately that I was given a new SEVIS ID. I immediately contacted my ISSS office letting them know that I had already paid my SEVIS fee and obtained my visa with the first ID and I would need my I-20 with the first ID to avoid issues at the POE and they re-issued me another I-20 for spring with the first SEVIS ID and I entered the POE at JFK without any issues.

As a matter of fact, one of the conditions for transfer of SEVIS payment from one ID to another by DHS is that you MUST NOT have obtained your visa using the first ID (which UNIXLover already did) nor entered the US already using the first ID you are transferring from. Thus, in this case UNIXLover would not even be eligible to transfer his SEVIS ID from the old to the new one since he has already obtained his visa. SEVIS fee transfer would be possible had he not yet obtained his visa. Just like I did, he would need to contact his school to resend him another I-20 with the first SEVIS ID.

No at all, there is no rule for such. Even if the SEVIS ID that was printed on your visa is not the same one you have on your new I-20. Austin, innovativeame who is a close friend in Normal, Illinois didn't request for another I-20. All he need to do is to call DHS and his SEVIS record would be updated.

His case was even a little bit funny. His school refused to defer his admission automatically, the requirement for deferment means you have to re-apply. He re-applied and got a new I-20 with new SEVIS ID called DHS and his record was updated. It is the same school he is heading to and US works more with whats on record. In as much as what they have on record is what is on your I-20 you're very much good to go. I can message the two nairalanders that did same to come here and attest to the fact that you don't need a new I-20.

NB: Not all school will issue you same sevis ID when you defer.

UNIXLover:
Thank you for the effort. YOU MEAN i should contact Homeland security ?
I am surprised i will need to re-appear at the embassy again. i emailed Lagos embassy and they said I will need another Visa or something.

I'm sorry, I take that back. My earlier recommendation stands. You DON'T NEED to contact DHS since you have already obtained your visa using the first SEVIS ID. Contacting DHS to transfer your payment to the new SEVIS ID would mean your current visa with the old ID is null and void and you would have to go back to the embassy again for a new visa issued in that ID.

Contact your ISSS today immediately telling them you received your new I-20 and that the SEVIS ID on it is different from the first one you were issued which you have used to pay your SEVIS fee of $200 and also obtained your F-1 visa with it and that you are please requesting them to resend you another I-20 with the former SEVIS ID to avoid having issues at the Port of Entry. Then scan and attach your F-1 visa to the email and send.

They will respond immediately and prepare a new I-20 for you with the former SEVIS ID and mail it out to you. That is how I resolved mine during my time. It may take like 1 month before you receive the new I-20 but given that your travel date is around august/September I presume, there is still time of about 3 to 4 months before then, so you can be patient to receive your new I-20.

hi2chuxy:


i finished 2005.... i did public administration and and i want to continue in that line...MASTERS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (MPA).

Good just be preparing questions like this ahead

Why are you going for your masters now?
What have you been doing after your degree?
What post do you head at your work?
What is your duty?
How much do you earn?
Who is your sponsor..
Bla bla bla more and more and more..

slimmy2005:
No at all, there is no rule for such. Even if the SEVIS ID that was printed on your visa is not the same one you have on your new I-20. Austin, innovativeame who is a close friend in Normal, Illinois didn't request for another I-20. All he need to do is to call DHS and his SEVIS record would be updated.

His case was even a little bit funny. His school refused to defer his admission automatically, the requirement for deferment means you have to re-apply. He re-applied and got a new I-20 with new SEVIS ID called DHS and his record was updated. It is the same school he is heading to and US works more with whats on record. In as much as what they have on record is what is on your I-20 you're very much good to go. I can message the two nairalanders that did same to come here and attest to the fact that you don't need a new I-20.

NB: Not all school will issue you same sevis ID when you defer.

Maybe you don't know I actually helped and guided Innovativeme during his admission process and his SEVIS fee transfer process. I am aware of the issues he faced and why DHS SEVIS transfer was the best option at that time. You can call him and ask him. I actually guided him on transferring his SEVIS ID to the new one because his case is a little bit different from UNIXLover's and for the sake of privacy I won't go into further details on here about it.

Actually, there are rules guiding SEVIS transfer requests or else the request is rejected. Below is a snapshot of the conditions by DHS on SEVIS transfer:

Most people with this issue first contact their school and have them resend them a new I-20. In the case of UNIXLover he still has time until august/september to travel and is, thus, not in a hurry to travel to the US. Most schools would resend a new I-20 once there is valid reason, just in my own case and unixlover's case. However, if worse comes to worst, and his school does not resend a new I-20 then he can try the transfer option with DHS and hope that he is not sent back to Nigeria at the Port of Entry (POE) for inconsistency in the SEVIS numbers on his visa and I-20. If this is a risk he is willing to take, it is up to him. For me, it is better safe than sorry. He already confirmed from the embassy that he would need a new visa with the new SEVIS ID if he is to go to the US with the new I-20.

Mind you, I am not saying, whatsoever, that transfer with DHS does not work, it works only if the applicant has not yet obtained his visa, as confirmed on the DHS website below. Once an applicant has obtained his visa with a SEVIS ID, his information is sent by the US embassy to DHS and is in the database of Department of Homeland Security with that SEVIS ID and for this reason they would not approve transfer requests if a visa has already been obtained. If unixlover had not yet obtained his visa, then sure yes the best option would be to transfer his payment to the new I-20.

https://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901/faq#_Toc81222150

don4ye:


Good just be preparing questions like this ahead

Why are you going for your masters now?
What have you been doing after your degree?
What post do you head at your work?
What is your duty?
How much do you earn?
Who is your sponsor..
Bla bla bla more and more and more..

Thanks alot.. am just too grateful..

i just want to ask, though i will do my own findings......wat can u say about MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY AND NORTH EASTERN UNIVERSITY...those are the two schools i have in mind.

bigfrancis21:


Maybe you don't know I actually helped and guided Innovativeme during his admission process and his SEVIS fee transfer process. I am aware of the issues he faced and why DHS SEVIS transfer was the best option at that time. You can call him and ask him. I actually guided him on transferring his SEVIS ID to the new one because his case is a little bit different from UNIXLover's and for the sake of privacy I won't go into further details on here about it.

Actually, there are rules guiding SEVIS transfer requests or else the request is rejected. Below is a snapshot of the conditions by DHS on SEVIS transfer:

Most people with this issue first contact their school and have them resend them a new I-20. In the case of UNIXLover he still has time until august/september to travel and is, thus, not in a hurry to travel to the US. Most schools would resend a new I-20 once there is valid reason, just in my own case and unixlover's case. However, if worse comes to worst, and his school does not resend a new I-20 then he can try the transfer option with DHS and hope that he is not sent back to Nigeria at the Port of Entry (POE) for inconsistency in the SEVIS numbers on his visa and I-20. If this is a risk he is willing to take, it is up to him. For me, it is better safe than sorry. He already confirmed from the embassy that he would need a new visa with the new SEVIS ID if he is to go to the US with the new I-20.

Mind you, I am not saying, whatsoever, that transfer with DHS does not work, it works only if the applicant has not yet obtained his visa, as confirmed on the DHS website below. Once an applicant has obtained his visa with a SEVIS ID, his information is sent by the US embassy to DHS and is in the database of Department of Homeland Security with that SEVIS ID and for this reason they would not approve transfer requests if a visa has already been obtained. If unixlover had not yet obtained his visa, then sure yes the best option would be to transfer his payment to the new I-20.

https://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901/faq#_Toc81222150

You are wrong. Please, read the question again, this time slowly. "and want to participate in a different program"

Those FAQ do not answer all questions, your best bet is to call them and explain to them and they would tell you if your transfer is possible or not.
You don't need to pay another sevis fee or request for another I-20 with old sevis. All you need to do is to call dhs in as much as its same program and same school. It is as easy as that. I already send messages to Austin and Akin who did same to come online and tell you themselves. Note: They both got their visa before the transfer of SEVIS ID.

I was the person who told him to contact you cos I was aware you deferred your admission as well. You can ask him yourself via bbm (I was with the Austin from day1) . You should know well he filled his DS160 in my house in Lagos. I gave him your contact for GRE registration which I encouraged and bullied him personally. So lets leave that side. There is nothing about his visa stuff I don't know.

It is left for UNIXLover to use any channel available to him. I am only stating the obvious which I am 100% sure.

hi2chuxy:


Thanks alot.. am just too grateful..

i just want to ask, though i will do my own findings......wat can u say about MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY AND NORTH EASTERN UNIVERSITY...those are the two schools i have in mind.

I swear I know nothing about them... Pple here should be able to answer that..

don4ye:


I swear I know nothing about them... Pple here should be able to answer that..

Thanks man, talking to u has given me a head start.

will keep in touch..

Hi everyone, I want to travel to US for my masters next year, I studied Political Science and Public Administration, graduated in 2011 did my service in 2012, please I'd like to know the process of applying for students visa. Also I'm looking at two University, California state University LA, and Chicago state University. Does anyone have info on their requirements. Thanks

hi2chuxy:


Thanks man, talking to u has given me a head start.

will keep in touch..

U good sir

Please which school accept third class for masters. I will like to apply for fall 2016