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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 9 by OluDare01(m): 4:43pm On Jul 13, 2016
Walspring:


Yes they surely pay another visa fee to schedule another date.

Its very important to check the bar code after submission of appointment date
Just like that
Nawa o
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 9 by Walspring: 4:44pm On Jul 13, 2016
OluDare01:

Just like that
Nawa o

yes oooo
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 9 by imperiouxx(m): 4:46pm On Jul 13, 2016
@ Tods, Phoebus and Motoshor,

Cheers!

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 9 by akins2016: 4:47pm On Jul 13, 2016
OluDare01:

Pls I wanna ask
Those they sent back because their barcode didn't match, what's their fate?
Will they pay another visa fee or reschedule
It happened to me too. I was 'Turned Back' and was given a TB form which instructed me on how to reschedule. They may need to pay another fee if they haven't exceeded the reschedule limits. I had to pay another visa fee I guess I must have exceeded the limit.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 9 by Walspring: 4:53pm On Jul 13, 2016
akins2016:

It happened to me too. I was 'Turned Back' and was given a TB form which instructed me on how to reschedule. They may need to pay another fee if they haven't exceeded the reschedule limits. I had to pay another visa fee I guess I must have exceeded the limit.

Before if your bar code doesn't match, to reschedule is free and when the statistics are getting out of hand and people misused it, took it for granted that's when payment for another visa fee started same thing applicable to changing and updating of ds160 confirmation directly from applicant appointment profile, before applicant can do it on his/her own after booking appointment interview but now applicant must send email to the embassy to update if for the applicant.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 9 by Hycon(m): 4:54pm On Jul 13, 2016
@@@
I'm going to pursue my Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems. I received my I-20 with Information Science/Studies and some codes written on it as my Major.

I wrote the admission office and got this as reply,
"SEVIS is limited as to what majors we can use to describe your program of study. “Information Science/Studies” is used for the Computer Information Systems major."

Is that OK?
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 9 by endowedlee: 4:55pm On Jul 13, 2016
@ OluDare01

Congrats once again.. Remember after you na you o... I still de Nairaland kirikiri o

Don4ye

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 9 by Ijomobi(m): 4:59pm On Jul 13, 2016
Tods:
Transcript loaded!!!
After the VO at window 6 denied the guy before me ( guy with american accent and even had his undergraduate degree there in the us), was scared and hoping for the worse.
VO: good morning ( was surprised he even greeted me and smiled)
Me: good morning, how was your night? ( smiling back)
VO: very well thank you ( sounding surprised)
Pass me your documents
How did you get to know this school?
Me: I used the internet to Google for a credible school that has a good math program
VO: what did u study for your undergraduate degree
Me mathematics
Vo: what university?
Me: Bowen university
VO: how many schools did u apply to?
Me: 5 schools
VO: mention them
Me: west Virginia university morgantown, Louisiana state university, baton rouge
He dint let me complete it and just said
Why did you choose this school amongst others ( pointing to my i20 with a straight face)
Me : I chose the school cos I was offered a graduate assistantship and.....
He caught me short and said pick up your visa at the circled location ( slamming my passport in the collection bowl)
Me: thank you ooo in a surprised and elated voice ( people on the queue giggled ) I fled from his window before he change his mind and say take ur passport back. Lols

The key is always be prepared and pray. School is Lamar.


congrat man. I pray for God blessing in ur new journey
pls am also an aspirant at LSU for spring 2017
I av diploma in architecture from k.p n nabteb
I av already sent them my application
GP is 3.06 no any English test bcs they waive it for me.
pls wt is my chance of getting admission n scholarship.
And I will be very greatful if u can also recommend schools dt will give me scholarship for spring semester
thanks
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 9 by OluDare01(m): 4:59pm On Jul 13, 2016
Phoebus:


Thank you, Oludare! wink
Let's give the thanks to God
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 9 by Motoshor(m): 5:00pm On Jul 13, 2016
Thanks boss, I pray for a bigger us all.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 9 by calfavour(f): 5:01pm On Jul 13, 2016
gunther6:
ashbammy, calfavour, dickoflife, texrem now Oluudare have gotten their visa, to me this fall has come full circle and at over 95% success rate if we account for some fake trancripts i wont name names, we are perhaps one of the best on the internet. Congratulations everyone try not to fly Air Maroc if you can i once did and it was the longest 24hrs of my life, we look forward to travel/POE transcripts, insha allahu mine will be posted too... lionlee21 and walspring 'your visa is on stove and it af done' just go pick up whenever you are ready... Hava Nagila!!!

I just can't wait for that experience. When my journey is over 24 hours.
God dey.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 9 by OluDare01(m): 5:02pm On Jul 13, 2016
endowedlee:
@ OluDare01

Congrats once again.. Remember after you na you o... I still de Nairaland kirikiri o

Don4ye
Na God o
Thanks baba
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 9 by endowedlee: 5:04pm On Jul 13, 2016
OluDare01:
A lady got denied and I was like

The VO asked her what do you currently do?
She said I am a. Computer operator at my Dad's company.
VO- which software do you use?
Lady- she went blank angry

I was like and you studied computer scienc
Guys going to the embassy and prospective applicants.
Please don't use agents, I take God beg you.
Know your field very well. I was well prepared for any chemistry question.

Wish everyone success

What is dis formula in chemistry.. Oludarey plus dickoflife ? Lol

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 9 by OluDare01(m): 5:12pm On Jul 13, 2016
endowedlee:


What is dis formula in chemistry.. Oludarey plus dickoflife ? Lol
Unreactive lipsrsealed
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 9 by dickoflife(m): 5:13pm On Jul 13, 2016
Walspring:


Hmmmmmmm

This is called lukewarmness if you dont know
you mean hot water?
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 9 by dickoflife(m): 5:14pm On Jul 13, 2016
endowedlee:


What is dis formula in chemistry.. Oludarey plus dickoflife ? Lol
bros u fall my hand o
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 9 by Nobody: 5:21pm On Jul 13, 2016
Wow! cheesy
Your story is so inspiring. I love your spirit! Way to go!
Oregon state is a very good school, enjoy your stay
Phoebus:
Although I've been a silent reader here for some months, I believe now is the time to share with y'all my testimonies grin

I applied all by myself to Oregon State University mainly because the program I chose does not require me to write GRE smiley (although I was still considering applying to two more when I received my admission letter from the dpt I applied to and never bothered...). Then, I started processing my I20 and by mid April, I was ready to appear at the US Consulate. I was scared at first cos of the 120 days rule but summoned courage and showed up during the last week of the month because I still had loads of preparation to complete (vaccines to take, flights to book, e.t.c).

After trekking endlessly on that fateful Tuesday for the 11 am appointment, as I lost my way earlier, I arrived in time to be checked in with other applicants. Upon entering, I was directed to to the biometrics section; thinking the interview had begun already, I started fidgeting until the black man in the glass tried to calm me down and instructed me to gently located the hole and pass my documents. With that done, I proceeded to the line where I started hearing all sorts of replies from applicants that got them the blue paper from Vos angry Well, it got to my turn and I landed right in front of one of the Vos that doled out more blue papers. She was fast about it:

Vo: Good morning (smiling) Can I have your passport please?

Me: (Passed my passport) Good morning.

Vo then scans it, asked me to pass other documents (I20 and sevis receipt) and told me to place my fingers on the scanner. After that...

Vo: How did you hear about this school?

Me: (Now relaxed, looking into her eyes, confidence back in place wink, replied) Actually, the director of the NGO I volunteer with recommended Oregon State and Texas Women University. **(I learnt this vital part from NL and I quickly brought it in at this point so as to save the vo from asking me how many schools I applied to, and it worked sha cheesy)

Vo: What is the name of this NGO again? (She must have asked because I didn't include it in my application)

Me: (Mentions the name sharply)

Vo: (after typing for few seconds, looks at I20 again, and asked) Why this course, Women Studies?

Me: You see, this course has been area of interest to me all my life; I am passionate about it, I've volunteered for an Ngo about it, and I want to build a career in this area. (I replied smiling)

Vo: (smiling and nodding her head, she types for seconds and asks the unexpected) What is your research area of interest?

Me: (at this point, the kindda look she gave me was one like she was expecting me to fumble! but I no slack oo! grin I quickly picked one of my favorites subject in the curriculum and said) I would be researching on the systems of oppression in women's lives, especially those affecting women in Nigeria thereby rendering us useless.

Vo: (quite convinced, while nodding and smiling again, she then types for a longer time and asked like she almost forgot...) when did you graduate Uni and What did you studied?

Me: 2014, History

Vo: (she then started telling me how from nowhere, what I studied fits what I'm going for .... ) Who is sponsoring you and what do they do?

Me: My mum, she is a businesswoman.

Vo: Typing for the last time and telling me how willing she is to approve my visa, She hands over the white sheet to me and immediately left her presence before she changes her mind grin

*** That settled, I focused on my GTA search and chase (see that school is one of the most expensive state university I've found but my dear self did not check their tuition before entering gbege ooo) in good faith and not relenting even after the graduate advisor told me they have distributed all the GAs they have sad I still continued all my preparation in hope that I would go look for some jjob or scholarships upon my arrival cos the exchange rate kept devaluing my savings undecided

Alas!!! God had a pleasant surprise for me already grin After reminding the graduate advisor and one other in the dpt about my bid for GTA and how having me in mind if any opens would go a long way, I finally received a full GTA offer last month, after praying and fasting fervently wink for two months!

I count myself indeed lucky: applied to one school, got admitted, got my visa, got a full assistantship (Tuition waiver with stipends), and would be attending a very good school in USA without having any close relative to call on there, all with ease! It is only God's doing and leading and most importantly, putting one's all in the preparation. Also, be FOCUSED (learn to have a mind of your own) and stay POSITIVE! I never allowed anyone to talk my plans down; from going to the embassy early, not minding the 120 days rule which has aided my purchase of a very cheap flight before the dollar hike, to remaining strong knowing one thing must work out...

This is my story, and I hope you learn one or two things from reading cheesy

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 9 by OluDare01(m): 5:30pm On Jul 13, 2016
fizzile:
I will advice you to search for some schools that accept low GPA of 2.5 or 2.6 then prepare well for toefl and have atlease 300 and above. Believe me ur gpa is not that bad. If evaluated, it will possibly move up. So remove that impression that your chances are slim. Check these schools:
1. Cal state university, L.A
2. Cal state university, East Bay
3. Cal state university, Dominquez hills
4. University of Texas, El Paso
5. University of South Alabama
6. West Texas A&M
7. South East Missouri State University.
These schools accept GPA of 2.5, 2.7 depending on ur course. Write or call the graduate coordinator in the department and get a few information. Also check the requirements.
Hope it helps. Don't lose hope my brother, your GPA is not as bad as u think
But i must emphasize, WRITE GRE !!!! cos it will really help,even when it comes to funding.
All the best to you.
Cc governoryomi

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 9 by OluDare01(m): 5:34pm On Jul 13, 2016
dickoflife:
are u pretty?
This got me laughing. grin cheesy
Bros free the babe o
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 9 by nellyalph: 5:43pm On Jul 13, 2016
HOTWATER:


@nellyalph . I do not understand what you mean. You have never had any dealing with me or heard anybody that has had any dealing with me complain. Please be properly guided.

Sorry I quoted you, I meant no harm.. With all the recent happenings here with Angela, I couldn't keep calm and you have to be careful so that they won't come here tarnishing your name. Infact I expect a positive outcome..
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 9 by Dreamhigh2016(m): 5:58pm On Jul 13, 2016
Walspring:


If i may ask you, which of the admission and admission letter? because there are admission and admissions, then there are admission letter and admission letters..

Kindly be specific please about what you want
undergraduate admission for any medically related course.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 9 by endowedlee: 6:01pm On Jul 13, 2016
Hycon:
@@@
I'm going to pursue my Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems. I received my I-20 with Information Science/Studies and some codes written on it as my Major.

I wrote the admission office and got this as reply,
"SEVIS is limited as to what majors we can use to describe your program of study. “Information Science/Studies” is used for the Computer Information Systems major."

Is that OK?



Yep you are good..

Take mine as example.. I am going for global development and peace sevis call it international relation..

D koko now is VO may ask you question as what sevis call it.. Ask Lionlee
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 9 by LagosismyHome(f): 6:01pm On Jul 13, 2016
Hycon:
@@@
I'm going to pursue my Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems. I received my I-20 with Information Science/Studies and some codes written on it as my Major.

I wrote the admission office and got this as reply,
"SEVIS is limited as to what majors we can use to describe your program of study. “Information Science/Studies” is used for the Computer Information Systems major."

Is that OK?



The admission office will know more than us because thats their expertise. If they said so then its ok. If you are still not comfortable then print out the email where it was stated and go with it to your interview.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 9 by Dreamhigh2016(m): 6:04pm On Jul 13, 2016
OluDare01:

Write and ace your SAT very well.
You will get scholarship.
Check DareFadi's posts, she posted a link to UG schools with scholarship some times ago
Thanks alot.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 9 by Tods(f): 6:10pm On Jul 13, 2016
Ijomobi:



congrat man. I pray for God blessing in ur new journey
pls am also an aspirant at LSU for spring 2017
I av diploma in architecture from k.p n nabteb
I av already sent them my application
GP is 3.06 no any English test bcs they waive it for me.
pls wt is my chance of getting admission n scholarship.
And I will be very greatful if u can also recommend schools dt will give me scholarship for spring semester
thanks

Hello, are you going for your bsc or MSC? What about standardized tests. Did u write any? LSU is a very competitive school. That gp is it over 5.0 or 4.0? What course?
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 9 by OluDare01(m): 6:10pm On Jul 13, 2016
Dreamhigh2016:
Thanks alot.
Let's give the thanks to God
Determination is the key, don't give up.
Wish you all the best
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 9 by motifoluwasolami: 6:11pm On Jul 13, 2016
Walspring:


For your mind

You never read your bible very well at all...

the bible never spoke against drinking, it was almost about drunkenness. you sef go read bible well
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 9 by endowedlee: 6:13pm On Jul 13, 2016
To all does flying with emirate.. Dem don change time again o.. Check your email o.. New time is 17:55 not 2pm again..
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 9 by Ijomobi(m): 6:23pm On Jul 13, 2016
Tods:


Hello, are you going for your bsc or MSC? What about standardized tests. Did u write any? LSU is a very competitive school. That gp is it over 5.0 or 4.0? What course?

am going for Bsc. dey waiver TOEFL for me.
3.06 of 4.0. architecture. and my national diploma is also from architecture from KWARA poly.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 9 by Ijomobi(m): 6:23pm On Jul 13, 2016
Tods:


Hello, are you going for your bsc or MSC? What about standardized tests. Did u write any? LSU is a very competitive school. That gp is it over 5.0 or 4.0? What course?

am going for Bsc. dey waiver TOEFL for me.
3.06 of 4.0. architecture. and my national diploma is also from architecture from KWARA poly.
thanks
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 9 by Ijomobi(m): 6:24pm On Jul 13, 2016
Tods:


Hello, are you going for your bsc or MSC? What about standardized tests. Did u write any? LSU is a very competitive school. That gp is it over 5.0 or 4.0? What course?

am going for Bsc. dey waiver TOEFL for me.
3.06 of 4.0. architecture. and my national diploma is also from architecture from KWARA poly.
thanks for ur time.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 9 by Nobody: 6:35pm On Jul 13, 2016
Walspring:


Yes they surely pay another visa fee to schedule another date.

Its very important to check the bar code after submission of appointment date
please shed more light on this..which barcode doesnt match? doesnt match with which one?

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