Is it normal for I-20 to be collected when placed on AP?

ijaola:
Hi all. I am in need of a cheap hotel I can pass the night. My appointment is 29th August, 7am. And I can risk coming from sagamu that morning. You can't predict Nigeria road. Please any suggestions.

Buzz me.

Ajibade105:
Hello,

Start with this thread with the link https://www.nairaland.com/1832477/how-achieve-high-scores-gre read from page 0 to the end of that thread. You can then begin to read this thread, I'll advise you read from part 1 to part 14. You'll be glad you read all the pages... All the best!

Part 1-14? Like seriously? Bros you deh vex Ooo. We are talking about over 4500 pages...that's a herculean task to be honest.

If he can do justice to Part 12-14 [these threads have very current information too, whereas Part 1-7 will likely have obsolete information], then he's good to go.

A fair target of 15-20 pages daily, and he could see off these 3 threads in 2 months.

Peace Profound!

jelmusboy:
Is it normal for I-20 to be collected when placed on AP?

Yes. They do collect i20 if they need to do further verification

Thank you Ma'am and God bless you...

i have less than 3.00 cgpa, what is next for me to do??

I don't understand your question. Please rephrase.

Flaame:
When did u make the payment?

indiegen:



Hello Brethren, why don't you guys tag me along, i don't have enough reading material to get me prepared for GRE, if you have any to share with me, rent out or whichever way you deem fit to shaanu me please do, i will be most appreciative of your help.

When are you writing the GRE? What schools are you applying to?

We could work together especially for motivation sake.

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Phatkayconcept:
This is how informative this platform can be! I'm so thankful for all your contributions, sincerely I have gotten more than enough to ponder on.

Following the contributions thus provided.. It seems my first hurdle is to SIT FOR GRE and possibly English test.

If this contributions has been exhausted in relation to my circumstance, that means NO ADMISSION to US Universities without these TESTS?

You can be admitted, however, not to a highly ranked school and don't expect to get funding. Also, no test is a sign of no serious student on the part of the VO.

So uncle, go get the grind going on GRE and TOEFL. You'll be saving yourself tens of millions of naira.

Ur contact

ObenJoshua:


Buzz me.

Is this interview

jelmusboy:
Is this interview

Lol
... This is the kind of interview we all want.
God's favour,high ranked school- Cornell university, system engineering

lyrondee:

Ha!! am now in part 14, all the way from part 12.... Chai... Fall2019 by God's grace.....
Success to those going this spring...

Part 14 of what ? Please i got denied for this fall admission and i deferred to spring , the new form i20 that will be issued to me , am i going to use the old sevis id or i will be issued a new id ?

jelmusboy:
Is this interview

I am not even surprised. I mean, Cornell is an ivy-league school.

Spotlighte:


I am not even surprised. I mean, Cornell is an ivy-league school.

Yes the school is highly ranked, and I've had my eye on that school for long, but it's a pity that my department does not provide assistantship for international students.

papilo90:


Yes the school is highly ranked, and I've had my eye on that school for long, but it's a pity that my department does not provide assistantship for international students.

Papilo, what department is that? Kindly state your profile too.

jelmusboy:
Anyone for interview on the 14th August at Walter Carrington? Looking for a buddy to share hotel room with.

Hotel rate is killing

Why not find someone to put up with or if you live in Lagos, leave home very early in the morning. You may choose to use a taxi for safety or follow a neighbor who works on the Island and leaves early enough.

sunshineluv5:
Chai could still remember vividly when part 12 was closed for part 13 i was just a novice and now I'm on my way to trumpland God thank you for this great testimony. Welcome to part 14 guys cheers!!

Hi... Have you picked up your passport?

Spotlighte:


Papilo, what department is that? Kindly state your profile too.

Animal science.
Undergraduate GPA
3.95/5.0
WES (unofficial) 3.41/4.0
GRE & TOEFL to be taken soon.

Judgepelumi:

Hi... Have you picked up your passport?

Not yet i haven't gotten a pick up sms and email what about you? My interview was on a weekend though so isn't up to 3 working days.

papilo90:


Animal science.
Undergraduate GPA
3.95/5.0
WES (unofficial) 3.41/4.0
GRE & TOEFL to be taken soon.

Nice profile. So what schools are you applying to?

How do I access the WES unofficial grading? I'll like to also know what my GPA is on the scale of 4.0

Are you sure this profile can enter Cornell especially your GPA? Just thinking though

papilo90:


Animal science.
Undergraduate GPA
3.95/5.0
WES (unofficial) 3.41/4.0
GRE & TOEFL to be taken soon.

STAY INFORMED:

Temporary Closure of U.S. Embassy Abuja’s Consular
Section

Until further notice, all consular appointments at the
U.S. Embassy in Abuja have temporarily ceased for
both visa and for American Citizen Services (ACS).
Consular functions in U.S. Consulate Lagos are not
affected and will continue.
Scheduled visa and ACS applicants for Abuja will be
contacted for rescheduling.

American citizens in northern Nigeria with emergency
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press “0” to go to the operator to request assistance.
American citizens in northern Nigeria with urgent travel
needs who are travelling before Tuesday and who are
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Lagos consulate go hear am

sunshineluv5:
Not yet i haven't gotten a pick up sms and email what about you? My interview was on a weekend though so isn't up to 3 working days.

Check your mail I just pm you

Pls If you are the PHD guy going to Salmon Idaho, from JFK yesterday , I’m the guy u helped with ur dollar card.

our bags were mistagged,it’s either you have my Big Blue bag or my baggage Is at your final destination airport as we speak, subsequently your Ghana must go bag filled with noodles and Dried fish is here with the American Airlines Baggage department in Houston....my name and mail address is on my bag pls contact me ASAP, or the office at IAH... please bro.

And pls If per chance there is anyone who know this guy, he came in via Ethiopian Airlines from Lagos On sunday Aug 12, had layovers At Addis Ababa and Frankfurt, he’s Dark, he’s Yoruba, a PHD candidate going to a school in Salmon IDAHO, He Kept mentioning SMN, that’s all I know about him.....Thanks.

learner007:
Na only the grace of God still dey hold me o. Chai, I for don kill so many squirels for here take do pepper soup
Urbana-Champaign is peaceful and lovely. I miss Buhari

May this new chapter 14 be a chapter of rememberance for all who are still trusting God for a visa. God bless us all...Amen

Squirrels are everywhere America, they are lovely little creatures that add natural touch to the environment. They aren't meant for pepper soup. Dont get arrested for illegal hunting. I know you are joking Sha.

Good day eveeyone.....i want to go for msc next year...msc forensic accounting or accounting related courses.

Please i have been reading from the last thread and i havent found a direcr information.


Please what schools are the best for management courses.....how can i get scholarships and what kind are available....and also can i get international student loan and work as a student to be paying....


Please help....thank you


CGPA : 4.38....thanks

xdamson:
Hi everyone, I want to encourage you not to give up, it may seem as if you fail but hey! Refire as many time as you can. Don't give up but ensure you're a genuine student

My visa was approved on the 6th appointment

Profile:

GRE:314
TOEFL:99
Application: 4 schools
Admitted : all
Funding: 2 schools(fellowship, 15k each)

Visa approved on AP: 26/07
Visa issued. : 08/08
Passport collected. : 09/08
Departure. : 11/08
Program start date. : 10/08
PoE. : Newark, New Jersey
School: : Louisiana


I intentionally wrote out the above details, I'm sure it will answer some questions in some pips mind, I had those questions too.

Below is my final transcript (Abuja)

Vo: Good morning
Me: Good morning
Vo: can I have your i20 and passport
Me: passed it
Vo: I can see that you're going to UL
Me: yes please
Vo: when did you graduate first degree
Me: year 2011
Vo:what have you been doing since then
Me: I went for the compulsory NYSC from nov 2011 to oct 2012, I Stated working with abc bank from apr 2013 to Jan 2018, then I joined bdc bank in feb 2018 till now
Vo: so what will you do after this degree
Me: I intend to come back to nigeria to work for 2 years after which I will start my own ict consulting company, did you know that online transactions in nigeria actually hit 86 trillion naira last year? Yes, it did and Q1 2018 is already at 36 trillion naira. This is a good sphere to play in and there are more challenges that needs solutions ( I mumbled jumbled a bit here)
Vo: how much do you earn?
Me: about 314k monthly
Vo: how did you choose this school
Me: it was recommended by a colleague of mine who also did his masters there, I researched the school for areas of interest and I matched with Dr. MT, I mailed him and he requested for my cv and test scores, he was impressed and recommended me to the grad cord Dr. AM who then advised me to apply. I did and I was granted the admission
Vo: you said you wrote GRE
Me:yes, I did
Vo: what's your score
Me:314
Vo: what of TOEFL
Me:99
Vo: how do you intend to fund this degree
Me: I was granted a fellowship of 14k+ and I have been saving for 5 years and I have 11k making a total of 25k both of them covers for my tuition while my uncle who is also my mentor will cover for the monthly expenses
Vo: do you have documents to that effect
Me: (passed fellowship offer letter and both banks statements mine and uncle,fixed deposit and treasury bill certificate of my uncle) I explained further while she was checking it: my uncle actually placed the money in fixed deposit until I'm ready so as to generate more interest, my investment is on call deposit which I liquidated before coming here(the money came in 2 days ago and I know she will definitely notice, it was a genuine call deposit investment)

After perusing the documents and typing

Vo: I will hold on to this document for confirmation, if found false you and your uncle would be banned for 10 years, do you still want to submit it
Me: yes definitely
( she returned my i20 and folded banks details into my passport and placed it aside)
(Me don dey korinsinu--oluwa ese, na so devil rear head)
Vo: wait, you've been denied in Lagos before?
Me: yes, I was denied last year
Vo: what was the reason
Me:I wasn't given a reason but I was actually advised to reapply.(I had already started stammering. I wanted to say because I didn't give enough reason for ties but smth just gum my mouth)
Vo: typed very fast and gave me white copy and said the remaining pick up stuffs
Me: thank you so much.

Well, above is actually my sixth attempt, 5 in Lagos denied 1 in Abuja approved.

Don't give up, give it one more push. God is never late, if you know you know

My sneakers had no lace, forgot it in Lagos

Wore only a round neck and chinos

My hair and mustache was unkempt, didn't bother to cut it

Forgot my shakomended glasses in Lagos

My point: by all standard it was just God

good day mister...thank you so much for the full information...please i sent you a pm....kindly reply ..thank you

Has anyone here used Etihad air? Will I be needing a transit visa? The information on their website concerning transits isn't very clear; would appreciate if anyone here knew anything about Etihad transits.

Knight1990:
Has anyone here used Etihad air? Will I be needing a transit visa? The information on their website concerning transits isn't very clear; would appreciate if anyone here knew anything about Etihad transits.

No transit needed