dickoflife:
na so person dey ask me if dem go give am visa separate from passport.

lol...

gentledoj:


That first question.... How many schools did you apply too? My answer Na one oooo. I only apply to one school and I was accepted. My interview is next week, what is going to be my answer and how can I answer the question now? Please help

I believe you applied to schools outside the US. It's alright to mention a couple of them.

Thanks for the info.

Amakashie:
Hello Nairaland Forum.

I wanted to share my experience for a while now but has been putting it off.

I applied for F1 (Study Visa) to the US, I had my I-20 ready, paid my SEVIS fee through an agent I saw on nairaland,
prepared all my documents, bank account statements and the likes. I was to resume school in January, 10th to be precise. Due to many personal factors I booked for visa interview sometime in December and the available dates were in January from 15th, way past my resumption date. I sent an email to the embassy with proof (Admission documents, I-20) for expedited interview date and it was granted, I went online and rescheduled to 27th of December. I went for the interview and my visa was granted. I got my passport after some days.

NOTE:You have to be very careful when rescheduling, the page is very sensitive.

Interview questions were, What are you going to do in the US? Why study this course? No document was checked and she said keep you I-20 within reach. Very brief.

Booking a flight at that time was very expensive, so I booked towards the end of January. I arrived the school weeks after resumption, I decided to defer my admission and stay back till August (Fall Semester) . The same day I got my new admission documents, I got a HOT mail from the international office that as part of F1 rules and regulations, I could not stay back in the country, I had to leave and come back in July, they explained a five months rule, that is the maximum time you can be out of the country on F1 visa and it will still be valid. They also explained that my SEVIS status would be deactivated and reactivated a month before I come back in August and assured me that it is okay, I would be able to come back, I was scared, disappointed all possible feelings I went through.

I did not have a choice than to leave and go back home dejected in February. Five miserable months after, I got an email from the international office that my SEVIS status is now active. I made the journey back with same visa, same documents and I resumed in August.

One year after I do not regret my decision though I had no other option and I am sharing my experience to encourage.

texrem:


Official rate between 279-284/$....ngwam!!!

Oga it is #290 but it will take 2 weeks (read; 4weeks) and it is very possible yu might not even get it.

texrem:
I checked with Access bank...they said they can do it for 270 but the PTA window is not available at their end for now...I should check back on thursday..

How will Access bank do it for 270 when dollar is currently trading for #283 without bank spreads and 30 days futures are trading as high as 360... Texrem small small now

gunther6:


Oga it is #290 but it will take 2 weeks (read; 4weeks) and it is very possible yu might not even get it.

Ehn ehn...Me don't know ooo...I'm moving next week spare me 500$ naaah... please my padi Good gunther

VISA APPROVED TODAY IN LAGOS
Apology please i talk alot.

The journey that started about 18months ago was consolidated today with the approval of my F1 visa.
Got to the embassy by 5:10am and those agents surrounded me but I was just using them to catch fun. Took out time to educate some gullible guys that wanted to fall for their trap.
I was so confident, I think my confidence level was 99.9%.

Well, we passed through all the check-in and some guys were turned back for offences ranging from DS160 barcode to sevis receipt. Some did not even have the right documents.

Fastforward, we got inside and I just dey form oversabi dont mind me. The lady was like you folded your i-20 and sevis receipt already
So after all the initial gragra, I finally joined the queue, was the 10th person.
Turned on the pastor mode, no be small thing o
( praying in the holy ghost)
Three Vos came and interviews started. They were just dishing out denial like gift.
See guys froming fake american accent, no be small thing o
Gbam, so i was interviewed by the lady in window 7, the babe before me was also approved.
My approval was the third
Here is the conversation
Me – Good Morning
VO – Pass me your documents
VO- Why are you going to the US?
Me- I am going to the US to pursue my masters degree in Chemistry with a concentration in analytical and environmental chemistry at Tennesee Tech University, Cookeville.
VO- what do you currently do?
Me- I just concluded my NYSC where i taught chemistry in a secondary scvhool. I also volunteered as a radio presenter
VO- (looks at me for the first time) What will you do after your studies?
Me- Few weeks ago, the FG launched a $10m clean up of oil spill in Ogonni land in the Niger Delta.
I plan to return to Nigeria to help in environmental remediation and fighting environmental pollution,
I will take up lecturing jobs in Nigerian Universities, I wanna be a Prof of Chemistry
VO- (looks at me) i will be approving your VISA. Then i became deaf temporarily.
Be confident, I was so confident and eloquent. Didn't do any rehearsal atall, maybe cos I've been reading transcripts here and I did the whole application myself.

Thanks to everyone here,you guys are doing a great job.
To the gurus
slimmy2005( Mr nice guy, God bless you real good), imperiouxx, MsNas, Zeezahbee, Bigfrancis Aadeyi,profdot, Ojap,mevisbleek, GboyegaD,bbdd,lagosismyhome,deetus et al, keep on doing the good work here.
SirRiddy, I don't know how to thank you for all the info. More grace
Kennyronny, the guy with a big heart

To my brothers from another mother Gunther6, dickoflife,texrem, don4ye, fizzle,lionlee216, Bukunmy, temi4fash...the list is endless, God bless you real good.


Can't forget beautiful purplesummer rhemmie91 ratchy,calfavour,et all
My brother from another mother, a friend, classmate, genius, call him anything book profx4real

Fortissimo, I can't forget you( you're very humble and down to earth) and Cutemorgan, the cutest guy alive , my mentor and a rare gem I should say. Thanks for the support.
Warriboy21 for the humour valpo police torch
Rheenah


Finally Walspring, may God grant your heart desires. I strongly believe God rewards His faithful servants.

I think I have tried. Sorry for the error of omission.
This thread is more like my family
Love y'all

gunther6:


How will Access bank do it for 270 when dollar is currently trading for #283 without bank spreads and 30 days futures are trading as high as 360... Texrem small small now

Baba na wetin d lady tell me for marketing section... I just dey happy..i don dey cogitate on telling dem if dem go gree 200/$ sef

OluDare01:
VISA APPROVED TODAY IN LAGOS
Apology please i talk alot.

The journey that started about 18months ago was consolidated today with the approval of my F1 visa.
Got to the embassy by 5:10am and those agents surrounded me but I was just using them to catch fun. Took out time to educate some gullible guys that wanted to fall for their trap.
I was so confident, I think my confidence level was 99.9%.

Well, we passed through all the check-in and some guys were turned back for offences ranging from DS160 barcode to sevis receipt. Some did not even have the right documents.

Fastforward, we got inside and I just dey form oversabi dont mind me. The lady was like you folded your i-20 and sevis receipt already
So after all the initial gragra, I finally joined the queue, was the 10th person.
Turned on the pastor mode, no be small thing o
( praying in the holy ghost)
Three Vos came and interviews started. They were just dishing out denial like gift.
See guys froming fake american accent, no be small thing o
Gbam, so i was interviewed by the lady in window 7, the babe before me was also approved.
My approval was the third
Here is the conversation
Me – Good Morning
VO – Pass me your documents
VO- Why are you going to the US?
Me- I am going to the US to pursue my masters degree in Chemistry with a concentration in analytical and environmental chemistry at Tennesee Tech University, Cookeville.
VO- what do you currently do?
Me- I just concluded my NYSC where i taught chemistry in a secondary scvhool. I also volunteered as a radio presenter
VO- (looks at me for the first time) What will you do after your studies?
Me- Few weeks ago, the FG launched a $10m clean up of oil spill in Ogonni land in the Niger Delta.
I plan to return to Nigeria to help in environmental remediation and fighting environmental pollution,
I will take up lecturing jobs in Nigerian Universities, I wanna be a Prof of Chemistry
VO- (looks at me) i will be approving your VISA. Then i became deaf temporarily.
Be confident, I was so confident and eloquent. Didn't do any rehearsal atall, maybe cos I've been reading transcripts here and I did the whole application myself.

Thanks to everyone here,you guys are doing a great job.
To the gurus
slimmy2005( Mr nice guy, God bless you real good), imperiouxx, MsNas, Zeezahbee, Bigfrancis Aadeyi,profdot, mavisbleek, lagosismyhome,deetus et al, keep on doing the good work here.
SirRiddy, I don't know how to thank you for all the info. More grace
Kennyronny, the guy with a big heart

To my brothers from another mother Gunther6, dickoflife,texrem, don4ye, fizzle,lionlee216, Bukunmy, temi4fash...the list is endless, God bless you real good.


Can't forget beautiful purplesummer rhemmie91 ratchy,calfavour,et all
My brother from another mother, a friend, classmate, genius, call him anything book profx4real

Fortissimo, I can't forget you( you're very humble and down to earth) and Cutemorgan, the cutest guy alive , my mentor and a rare gem I should say. Thanks for the support.
Warriboy21 for the humour valpo police torch
Rheenah


Finally Walspring, may God grant your heart desires. I strongly believe God rewards His faithful servants.

I think I have tried. Sorry for the error of omission.
This thread is more like my family
Love y'all

Congrats brotherly...See me immediately u touch down tennessee..Make I go prepare ground.

texrem:


Baba na wetin d lady tell me for marketing section... I jsut dey happy..i don dey cogitate on telling dem if dem go gree 200/$ sef

Some of the peeps at the customer care have no business been there, not only are they ignorant they know zilch about their own bank's policy... It is really sad I must say. I am still waiting for my dollars from the bank o I was limited to just $1500 I have little like $200 saved from my previous travels and sent $808 for #268k. through moneygram like a month ago... I still dey find more sef. I tire gaaannn

gunther6:
All the best to Oludare01 today, you are going to own that interview and come out with your white paper.

My brother from another mother
Thanks for everything

I had to reply that thing na.. He think say na just come here talk anyhow to people all d time.. Him matter na just one candle go finish am.. Nonsense...!!!

texrem:


Oh! Bro God of oshoffa won't do what u said cos he's merciful... I would ve love it if u refused to reply him... that shows more maturity... God of oshoffa neva leave his people.. So no weapon fashion against u shall prosper.. Luli

Congratulations @Rhenna @pgiddy @motoshor @stunner1404 and to my bro @OluDare01..Meet you guys at the top... Blessings

Na maclean u dey use?

OluDare01:

My brother from another mother
Thanks for everything

AshBammy:


Yaaay finally I get to read transcripts.
Congrats stunner1404 and Oludare01

Ashbammy, God bless you.
Thanks

Helkayklassic:
Congratulations @Rhenna @pgiddy @motoshor @stunner1404 and to my bro @OluDare01..Meet you guys at the top... Blessings

Thanks bro

texrem:


Congrats brotherly...See me immediately u touch down tennessee..Make I go prepare ground.

Thanks boss.
I go holla

angel34real:
Congratulations to Rheenah, Oludare01, and Stunner1404.....

Thanks ma'am.
I learnt alot from your experience last year.
God bless you abundantly

Bros its not so easy to see d dollar oo.. D one I have at hand sef I don already laminate am hang am for room. Na day I dey comot I go remove am from the case!!!

texrem:


Ehn ehn...Me don't know ooo...I'm moving next week spare me 500$ naaah... please my padi Good gunther

dickoflife:
Na maclean u dey use?

Na Oral B egbon dey use.

dickoflife:
Na maclean u dey use?

Lool

On a lighter note, those of you that think dickoflife is a nuisance,you're WRONG. the guys is just funny. We relate outside this forum and I can boldly say his head is super valid

OluDare01:
Thanks bro

You are welcome boss.. More blessings ahead man.

aadeyi:
Congratulations to Rheenah, Oludare01, and Stunner1404. You all welcome to Obamaland. Wish you all the of all as your start a new journey in your life. God's favour and blessing on you.

Amen.
Thanks bro

dickoflife:
Bros its not so easy to see d dollar oo.. D one I have at hand sef I don already laminate am hang am for room. Na day I dey comot I go remove am from the case!!!

Oshoffa talk say "Ka sowopo, Ka sowopo ninu ife mimo"..So share d dollar in Ife mimo..just do me 250$

Rheenah:
Also thanks to everyone who contributed on this thread. Though I didn't get chummy with much people. The fact that you stay back to help is an added blessing to you
The gurus, imperiouxx, Walspring, the good Nigerian mevisbleek (bless you sir) and others I didn't mention
To my friend turned brother @oludare01 Gods blessing ff u richly. Wasting ur credit for practice interview, with all my stupid and annoying ques which I ask repeatedly, heaven bless you.


Friday is okay to goan collect the passport right?
Thank you to everyone

Amen to your prayers and let's give the thanks to God

Where is my beer o...

OluDare01:


Lool

On a lighter note, those of you that think dickoflife is a nuisance,you're WRONG. the guys is just funny. We relate outside this forum and I can boldly say his head is super valid

imperiouxx:
@ stunner1404, Rheenah and Oludare01,

Cheers!

Thanks bro.
You gave me beer before posting my transcript wooow

cutemorgan:
Congrats to my ogas dem; Aunty Rheenah , boss Stunner1404 and my oga, friend and tutor oludare01. Better days ahead

Mentor, I owe you bro

gunther6:



Some of the peeps at the customer care have no business been there, not only are they ignorant they know zilch about their own bank's policy... It is really sad I must say. I am still waiting for my dollars from the bank o I was limited to just $1500 I have little like $200 saved from my previous travels and sent $808 for #268k. through moneygram like a month ago... I still dey find more sef. I tire gaaannn

If to say my travel neva dey imminent I for apply for PTA...is not just possible again..I got ur Pm late with that stanbic.. all d same I go still PM U

Ogbeni I say I don laminate the dollars. Dollars dey inside lamination, u dey say make we sowopo, na rope u wan use tie d hand?

texrem:


Oshoffa talk say "Ka sowopo, Ka sowopo ninu ife mimo"..So share d dollar in Ife mimo..Luli