LagosismyHome:


Too lazy to type so taken from an old post ... prices might have changed .
Time can be hard to predict but leave at least 1h30mins

Step 1: take the Airtrain from jfk terminal to Jamaica Station. Please listen for the anouncement "Station D: Jamaica Station."

Step 2: at Jamaica Station, purchase a $7 MetroCard from the MetroCard Vending Machine, and exit the Airtrain system into Jamaica Station. Five dollars will be deducted from the MetroCard, when exiting the Airtrain system. The remaining $2 will use for the subway.

Step 3: follow the direction signs to the New sub way. Upon entering the subway, take the Manhattan-bound (westbound) "E" express train (Blue Line on the map) from Sutphin Blvd-JFK/Jamaica Station to 42nd Street-Port Authority Bus Terminal.

Step 4: at the Port Authority Bus Terminal, exit the subway into the bus terminal. The greyhound ticket counter, is right next door to the subway entrance.

The Directions are spot on but the Prices have increased

The total Price will be $7.75 {$5 Airtrain Fare & $2.75 Subway Fare}

The New York Subway System is very complex, so always make sure you have a map handy and don’t be too embarrassed to ask people for directions even though most people are always in a hurry in New York City.

I got lost several times before I mastered the New York Subway System.

LagosismyHome:


personally i hate greyhound , the only time i entered it smelt so much (might be different now) but yes i understand as a student it good to cut cost .

For me greyhound is for short journeys , maybe if my school was like 5 hours or less bus ride but anything longer than 5 hours on greyhound then i rather fly . If you are still going to TN , then really check the price of local flights from JFK or LGA, it might be $150 or so more expensive than busing , but it quicker and easier for long journeys . Long journey with bus can mean a lot of change change as well , making it stressful

I prefer Megabus to Greyhound.

Firstly, Prices are very cheap when you buy ahead of time

i.e Charlotte to Newyork on Megabus costs only $10 versus $80+ on Greyhound

Secondly, I love the Double Deck Buses used by Megabus

I usually sit on top during long journey because the seats are very spacious & you can stretch you legs plus you can also use the WiFi

Alternatively, you can take the train operated by Amtrak.

Those are comfortable albeit very expensive.

Personally for me if money is not a problem then take Amtrak train OR Buy a Plane ticket.

If you are very tight on Budget then take Megabus to your preferred destination.

Good afternoon, Please while booking for my Visa interview, which mailing address should I use?

chinemomah2020:
Hello guys, please am flying from Lagos to Jfk and i intend taking a Greyhound bus from JFK to my school/destination. Please my questions are:
1). How do i get to Greyhound bus station from JFK?

2). How many minutes will it take to get to Greyhound bus station from JFK?

Please, those living in New york kindly respond Or anyone who has pretty good idea about it.. your experience will be much appreciated

Cc imperouxxx
Lagosismyhome
Femi321
Folmus

I’m currently in Charlotte North Carolina.

I will be back to New York City on the 21st of June 2018, if you need accommodation or any kind of help during that period let me know and I can help out in my very own little way.

Proposed transcript


VO: Good morning
Me: Good Morning

VO: Your passport & i-20

Me: I passed it............

VO:Why are you going to US

ME:I’m going to University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for my Masters in Engineering/Industrial Management (Technology Management)
(Guys please note, I applied for Technology Management but when I got my i-20 the school wrote Major: Engineering/Industrial Management, when I contacted them they said they are right, that TM is under Engineering/Industrial Management STEM and I should filll Engineering/Industrial Management (Technology Management) on my Ds-160 )

VO: When did you finished your Bsc

ME: 2013

VO: What have you being doing after your first degree

ME: After my graduation in November 2013 from Univeristy of East London(Malaysia Campus) I came back to Nigeria and in 2014 I started my compulsory NYSC service. Towards the end of the year 2014, I started my small company named XXXXXXXXX. Entp and ever since I have been operating the company till date.

VO: What do you do in your company?

ME: We are into different segment of IT trainings, business and printing press services. We work hand in hand with private organizations, private schools and government schools base on contracts.

VO:How many schools did you apply to
ME:3

VO:Name them

ME: Troy University, University of Kent(Uk) and Uni of Illinois

VO: How many gave u admission

ME: 2, Uni of illinois and Uni of Kent

VO: Why Uni of Illinois

ME: I choose university of illinois because it is a leading institution in technology management. It provides a core business management curriculum tailored to technology, which will really help me in improving my business. The modules that the master program provides are attractive to my business orientation. Modules like Frontiers in Technology, Managing Innovation, Simulation and Risk Analysis, Managing Intellectual Property,Technology Strategy and many more.... are few of the major knowledge I need to tackle my competitors in IT/Technology industry in Nigeria.

VO:What will this course do for you

ME: The technology business and management is becoming more interesting in Nigeria and going for technology management will prepare me ahead the challenges I and my company might be facing in the nearest future. This course will put me ahead of my competitors and enabled me to be one of the best tech tycoons in Nigeria. My company intended to introduce lots of software and hardware for private organization and the federal government, it is only this technology management that will prepares me to understand the market game better, the innovations to introduce in Nigeria and rising above other tech companies in the industry.

VO:What Will you be doing after your program.

ME: I am coming back to Nigeria to elevate my company and employ more workers

VO: Who is your sponsor

ME: My dad and I have plan to support from my little savings too.

VO: What is he doing for a living?

ME: Chief is into farm business and real estate


Please guys note that bolded line, I want to know your take on that... thanks in anticipate....

Please esaanu mi(smiles) put me through.... correct my errors...

ayopaul84:
So VISA approved this morning. 7:15 appointment
Thanks to you all on this thread.
I just don't know if there is anything to learn from it. Quite short.
After all the screenings at various points, I was directed to Window 3.... Here is the transcript:


And thank you all. I read and re read every transcript and advice on this thread. Thank u all

Congrats Brother

ayopaul84:
So VISA approved this morning. 7:15 appointment
Thanks to you all on this thread.
I just don't know if there is anything to learn from it. Quite short.
After all the screenings at various points, I was directed to Window 3.... Here is the transcript:

It was just sheer favor. No document was requested for. No serious question at all.
All glory to God.
And thank you all. I read and re read every transcript and advice on this thread. Thank u all

Congrats

ayopaul84:
So VISA approved this morning. 7:15 appointment
Thanks to you all on this thread.
I just don't know if there is anything to learn from it. Quite short.
After all the screenings at various points, I was directed to Window 3.... Here is the transcript:

V.O: Pass me ur passport and I-20.
Me: (Did that while greeting her). Good morning.
V.O: Where are you going?
Me: I am going to the University of Kansas for a PhD in Biochemistry.
V.O: Ooh, you want to be a Jawhawk?
Me: Yea, I wanna be a Jayhawk!
V.O: So is it a direct a direct PhD or you have a Master's degree.
Me: I had my Master's degree last year from the Universal of Lagos.
V.O: What course?
Me: Biochemistry
V.O: Have u travelled out of Nigeria before?
Me: No, I have not had any reason to.
V.O: Do you have any kid?
Me: No
V.O: Okay. I will be approving your VISA........bla bla bla
Me: Thank you very much.

It was just sheer favor. No document was requested for. No serious question at all.
All glory to God.
And thank you all. I read and re read every transcript and advice on this thread. Thank u all

I tap on an Approval with no stress.

LagosismyHome:


why MSU instead of Georgia State University and St Cloud State University. .....Go prepare for that .
also i saw what you did here but not going to comment on that today

He told VO he applied to 3 school, but I expected the safest response would have been only one gave him admission after the follow-up question was why MSU?

Don't mind my contribution, am a learner...

ayopaul84:
So VISA approved this morning. 7:15 appointment
Thanks to you all on this thread.
I just don't know if there is anything to learn from it. Quite short.
After all the screenings at various points, I was directed to Window 3.... Here is the transcript:

V.O: Pass me ur passport and I-20.
Me: (Did that while greeting her). Good morning.
V.O: Where are you going?
Me: I am going to the University of Kansas for a PhD in Biochemistry.
V.O: Ooh, you want to be a Jawhawk?
Me: Yea, I wanna be a Jayhawk!
V.O: So is it a direct a direct PhD or you have a Master's degree.
Me: I had my Master's degree last year from the University of Lagos.
V.O: What course?
Me: Biochemistry
V.O: Have u travelled out of Nigeria before?
Me: No, I have not had any reason to.
V.O: Do you have any kid?
Me: No
V.O: Okay. I will be approving your VISA........bla bla bla
Me: Thank you very much.

It was just sheer favor. No document was requested for. No serious question at all.
All glory to God.
And thank you all. I read and re read every transcript and advice on this thread. Thank u all

I photocopy your anointing and grace join body.... Congratulations.

God bless all those that are contributing and encouraging others.

ayopaul84:
So VISA approved this morning. 7:15 appointment
Thanks to you all on this thread.
I just don't know if there is anything to learn from it. Quite short.
After all the screenings at various points, I was directed to Window 3.... Here is the transcript:

V.O: Pass me ur passport and I-20.
Me: (Did that while greeting her). Good morning.
V.O: Where are you going?
Me: I am going to the University of Kansas for a PhD in Biochemistry.
V.O: Ooh, you want to be a Jawhawk?
Me: Yea, I wanna be a Jayhawk!
V.O: So is it a direct a direct PhD or you have a Master's degree.
Me: I had my Master's degree last year from the University of Lagos.
V.O: What course?
Me: Biochemistry
V.O: Have u travelled out of Nigeria before?
Me: No, I have not had any reason to.
V.O: Do you have any kid?
Me: No
V.O: Okay. I will be approving your VISA........bla bla bla
Me: Thank you very much.

It was just sheer favor. No document was requested for. No serious question at all.
All glory to God.
And thank you all. I read and re read every transcript and advice on this thread. Thank u all

Congratulations.

I was at EducationUSA today.

A guy asked the question on not being able to book an appointment immediately after a denial, the consular officer referred him to their help desk. She also added that he should be able to get a date.

The consular officer said they attend to about 1,200 non-immigrant visas per day and a VO interviews about 600 applicants per week.

On whether they are trained psychologist, she said detecting a lie comes naturally by experience. That you cannot be talking to about 600 Nigerians and not get an idea of who is lying

ayopaul84:
So VISA approved this morning. 7:15 appointment
Thanks to you all on this thread.
I just don't know if there is anything to learn from it. Quite short.
After all the screenings at various points, I was directed to Window 3.... Here is the transcript:

V.O: Pass me ur passport and I-20.
Me: (Did that while greeting her). Good morning.
V.O: Where are you going?
Me: I am going to the University of Kansas for a PhD in Biochemistry.
V.O: Ooh, you want to be a Jawhawk?
Me: Yea, I wanna be a Jayhawk!
V.O: So is it a direct a direct PhD or you have a Master's degree.
Me: I had my Master's degree last year from the University of Lagos.
V.O: What course?
Me: Biochemistry
V.O: Have u travelled out of Nigeria before?
Me: No, I have not had any reason to.
V.O: Do you have any kid?
Me: No
V.O: Okay. I will be approving your VISA........bla bla bla
Me: Thank you very much.

It was just sheer favor. No document was requested for. No serious question at all.
All glory to God.
And thank you all. I read and re read every transcript and advice on this thread. Thank u all

bro do you get a scholarship

Can Anyone pls be of help. On my i20 document , my spornsor name was not spelt correctly . can I still Apply for a visa like that or I need to be sent another i20 documents ?

Northeastern:
I was at EducationUSA today.

A guy asked the question on not being able to book an appointment immediately after a denial, the consular officer referred him to their help desk. She also added that he should be able to get a date.

The consular officer said they attend to about 1,200 non-immigrant visas per day and a VO interviews about 600 applicants per week.

On whether they are trained psychologist, she said detecting a lie comes naturally by experience. That you cannot be talking to about 600 Nigerians and not get an idea of who is lying

I was at educationUSA this morning too! If only you remember who answered the question about the meaning of STEM .

Good morning everyone, Please I need an assistance urgently. I am filling my DS 160 form but I do not want to submit it yet.
I would like to know if the application ID is the same as the confirmation number that I would use to book for my visa.
Also, I hope the application ID does not change when I am about to submit the DS-160 LATER ON.
Finally, does it matter to use a yahoo email to sign up for my F1 Visa profile or would a Gmail be better.
Thanks for your anticipated reply.
ANYONE WITH EXPERIENCE PLS HELP

adedoja99:


I was at educationUSA this morning too! If only you remember who answered the question about the meaning of STEM .

You sabi book o, you saved all of us.

I know guys from here would show.

I was the one that asked the consular officer whether F2 visa holders can study part time.

I left after the Q&A session with the consular officer.

Yea.
Graduate Teaching Assistantship

yuscodguy:


bro do you get a scholarship

..

Northeastern:


You sabi book o, you saved all of us.

I know guys from here would show.

I was the one that asked the consular officer whether F2 visa holders can study part time.

I left after the Q&A session with the consular officer.

Ohh, now I remember you Sir
I also left immediately the consulate officer left. But, I met her outside and asked a few questions and also to gauge my confidence level . She seemed easy to discuss with cause i did today, but I know I will still stammer on Friday

Aronman:
Proposed Transcript.


VO- Good Morning

Me- Good morning sir/ma and was your night and family

for the love of God and all things beautiful, do not ask this intrusive question. if the VO greets you good morning, you reply with simple good morning, and if you're not greeted, do not greet with such intrusive eagerness

adedoja99:


Ohh, now I remember you Sir
I also left immediately the consulate officer left. But, I met her outside and asked a few questions and also to gauge my confidence level . She seemed easy to discuss with cause i did today, but I know I will still stammer on Friday

on friday , just remember this ......... The VO is a human being like you (nothing special) , just one who has a job at the embassy . There absolutely nothing to be nervous about , and it more like a quick chat/interview/ conversation where you are trying to sell yourself on why you should be given a visa . Speak confidently and maintain good eye contact

So, so far no visa approval for those without any form of scholarship??

adedoja99:



Thank you so much boss!! I really do appreciate. Please help me read my proposed "why this school" question.

PS: I'm going for my bachelor's degree, I'm 18 and would be 19 next month. please read

Vo: why this school/why Morehouse college?

Me: well, it was an easy decision for me cause I had to choose from all five schools I got into if I'd be spending my 4 years at a research university or a liberal arts college. And I decided to go with Morehouse cause there's a huge focus on a well rounded undergraduate education as there are no PhD students and graduate students and professors are there mainly to teach at undergraduate level which will enhace my academic and personal growth.

[s]Also, I wouldn't be taking classes with 300-400 students as in other research universities I got into because class sizes in liberal arts college are significantly smaller which best fits my type of learning environment.[/s] I also got the most financial aid from Morehouse which makes it the best fit academically, socially and financially.


Please what do you think?

You started well but I don't like the middle .... the world is a big place and you can't run away from it. No graduate school that fair but continously talking about smaller unit. Big unit is good for interaction and a diversity of experiences so I would not over emphasize small unit

LagosismyHome:


You started well but I don't like the middle .... the world is a big place and you can't run away from it. No graduate school that fair but continously talking about smaller unit. Big unit is good for interaction and a diversity of experiences so I would not over emphasize small unit

.
Wow, that's true though. I didn't realize I was still discussing the same point. Thank you

EZEIGBO1OFIMO:

for the love of God and all things beautiful, do not ask this intrusive question. if the VO greets you good morning, you reply with simple good morning, and if you're not greeted, do not greet with such intrusive eagerness

Thanks for your observation

tolatof:


Hey Boss, Are you going to Tennessee?

Please let me know,

Yes i am..

plz house I need your help. I have been trying to submit my ds160 form for many days now without any success. Whenever I want to sign and submit it will just bring error of "This passport number is not the one you formerly used" whereas it was. I used the same passport number last November on the same platform and it worked. I have been trying to get the CS through their page but it was fruitless. I can't find their email or phone number. old come and help me.
Thanks in advance.

@ sayraeh, tolatof, Hisvoice, angrynaijachiq, Embermom and ayopaul84

Cheers!