Olalekank:

Good thing you found this thread!

Are you applying for undergraduate or postgraduate?

Post-graduate sir but I think bsn is undergrad

Hello everyone, I've been trying to book for an interview date for a while to no avail, is anyone else facing the same challenge? I'm doing for Abuja Embassy.

ok sir.to start with, can i use my statement of result in place of my certificate?

Godchangemylife:

You can as well ask your questions here you should get a reliable answer.

jelmusboy:
My visa just got issued after two weeks of AP but have not been told to pick up my passport.

My class started last week Monday and I must enter the class before the end of this week if I want to go for Fall 2018.

I'm just confused on what to do right now to avoid stories that touch at the point of entry.

What can I do?

NB: Going for PhD program

It's no big deal. Request for an extension letter from your school. You will present it together with your I-20 at POE. Safe journey ahead

Flaame:
Why worry when you can simply defer to spring2019?

Hi Flaame.. Have you done first degree or this the first for you? Asking based on the interview you had

Hello, how do we make a request for this from WAEC?
Does one have to come to waec head office in Lagos?

Imnaknus:

"Final Secondary Examination Results (e.g. West African Senior School Certificate) must be submitted directly to WES by the appropriate examining body for evaluation along with all higher education documents. No evaluation will be completed without the final secondary examination results (from WAEC)

(Now,) If the examining body gives you the document to send to WES, it must be in a sealed envelope that is signed or stamped across the back flap by the appropriate examining body. If the envelope is opened or there is no stamp or signature across the back flap, WES cannot accept the document."

https://www.wes.org/required-documents/

Imnaknus:

"Final Secondary Examination Results (e.g. West African Senior School Certificate) must be submitted directly to WES by the appropriate examining body for evaluation along with all higher education documents. No evaluation will be completed without the final secondary examination results (from WAEC)

(Now,) If the examining body gives you the document to send to WES, it must be in a sealed envelope that is signed or stamped across the back flap by the appropriate examining body. If the envelope is opened or there is no stamp or signature across the back flap, WES cannot accept the document."

https://www.wes.org/required-documents/

I got the original result from my secondary school,do I still need to go to WAEC or just add it to the Transcript before I seal it

Lamzee:

I got the original result from my secondary school,do I still need to go to WAEC or just add it to the Transcript before I seal it

you have to go to WAEC office for them to send it to WES directly

tboy47:
please friends..good day and i really appreciate all your good work here..please i dont know if anybody here can assist me on this wes evaluation..i have alot of questions..even if it means paying the person please..i would be glad if i get a response quickly as possible..thanks..08101871813 splashes4real@yahoo.com

yes you can, people are here to assist you.

LadyCaty:


Hi Flaame.. Have you done first degree or this the first for you? Asking based on the interview you had

Ladycat....this is my first degree. Why did u ask?

Nitta08:


Sure, I'm settled now. Thank you. It's really cool
I love everything about my school.
Thanks.

It would be great if you created a thread on life on campus and your day to day experience
Hopefully u consider it

I sent my transcript direct from my undergraduate school. They would send it directly to the school.

Adhheir:


Hi, i'm sorry if this isn't the reply you were expecting, but I need your help as I also have interests in wvu. Quick question, did you send official transcripts from your undergraduate institution or you sent scanned ones for admission consideration?

Hello everyone I have been a silent reader just got my. Licence as a registered midwife and now am looking at applying for
bsc nursing in unipenn and uni Georgia pls I need advice on what to do and how to get scholarship am taking TOEFL and sat in November any tips on that will help too thanks.someone help

Enasdan:
he is not self-sponsored he has a sponsor, just that telling the the VO he earn 120k when asked, but the last visa interview five months ago that he was denied, he stated that he earned 90k, will this not be suspicious? thanks

His salary doesn't matter much since he is going to study and not vacationing. If he feels that was the cause of his denial, if asked he should state his salary, possibly his savings so far, and include that the reason he is being sponsored is so that he can have greater opportunities for higher earnings upon his return to Nigeria.

Babbie23:


It would be great if you created a thread on life on campus and your day to day experience
Hopefully u consider it

Exactly, we'd really benefit from this. We need someone who is in the US on an F1 visa to tell us how it is there.

There are so many questions after the admission period we have unanswered.

Is it the beginning rough? How are you managing to cope? Made new friends? How did you get a green card? What's accommodation like over there? How much do you need to survive per month (an estimate of cost of attendance)? How smooth or stressful are the registrations? How difficult is it for those who don't have families or friends in America? How easy is to come back to Nigeria during major holidays and go back to school in the US? Is it possible to travel to other countries while on an F1 visa? And so many others.

It's just like when Nahum777 misplaced his bags in the airport, I am sure many of us learnt from that; or the two nairalanders who talked about being almost swindled by the black guy when they were figuring out how to proceed from the airport. I am sure people who have travelled since then have looked out for the black guy and his gang. It's the same way I have never been to Walter Carrington but I know the famous black woman and the white VO who wears Ankara.

I know it won't be easy doing this taking into consideration classes, assistantships and life in general, but it'd be nice if someone who has passed through this thread starts this.

@Imperiouxx, this is from the previous part. Boss, I did not know why he looked shocked too, he just wouldn't tell me.

@Jamoyaks, I appreciate bro. Thanks.

@Glocal1, not going back for now, a lot has to change before I go back. Focusing on a lot in Naija for now, spent too much already and man must be wise about this.

@OluDare01, boss I'll message you. Thanks.

Ubah1, I chose single.

@LagosismyHome, thanks so much, I appreciate all your efforts, you've been there for me right from the first day. God bless you.

Good day all. I finished with a second class lower, are there any us universities that will accept me for a Graduate program with this grade? If that is out of it, is applying for a second B.Sc. degree an option and if so, won't it be an issue during my visa interview? I'm 25y/o now btw if age will determine what kind of answer that'll be proffered. I'm open to all candid opinions. Thanks

partytime16:
Good day all. I finished with a second class lower, are there any us universities that will accept me for a Graduate program with this grade? If that is out of it, is applying for a second B.Sc. degree an option and if so, won't it be an issue during my visa interview? I'm 25y/o now btw if age will determine what kind of answer that'll be proffered. I'm open to all candid opinions. Thanks

You can apply for your graduate studies in the US depending on your exact GPA under the honour.

If it's 2.5/5 for instance, you could grade it on the scale of 4.0 and search for schools who don't have a problem with that. I don't think you need to go for another Bachelor's.

Spotlighte:

Exactly, we'd really benefit from this. We need someone who is in the US on an F1 visa to tell us how it is there.

There are so many questions after the admission period we have unanswered.

Is it the beginning rough? How are you managing to cope? Made new friends? How did you get a green card? What's accommodation like over there? How much do you need to survive per month (an estimate of cost of attendance)? How smooth or stressful are the registrations? How difficult is it for those who don't have families or friends in America? How easy is to come back to Nigeria during major holidays and go back to school in the US? Is it possible to travel to other countries while on an F1 visa? And so many others.

It's just like when Nahum777 misplaced his bags in the airport, I am sure many of us learnt from that; or the two nairalanders who talked about being almost swindled by the black guy when they were figuring out how to proceed from the airport. I am sure people who have travelled since then have looked out for the black guy and his gang. It's the same way I have never been to Walter Carrington but I know the famous black woman and the white VO who wears Ankara.

I know it won't be easy doing this taking into consideration classes, assistantships and life in general, but it'd be nice if someone who has passed through this thread starts this.

I support this 100% If anyone or even almost every one in school now is able to share, it would be awesome to go along this journey with you. With pictures, awkward situations, cultural shock, accent adaptation etc.
All the best to everyone on this thread!

Spotlighte:


You can apply for your graduate studies in the US depending on your exact GPA under the honour.

If it's 2.5/5 for instance, you could grade it on the scale of 4.0 and search for schools who don't have a problem with that. I don't think you need to go for another Bachelor's.

If I decide to go for another Bachelor's which I don't mind, will it be questionable or hurt my chance of getting the visa?

Hi,
I need help i applied for visiting visa july wit my siblings. We got denied
Now i wish to apply for student visa wit either Nursing or Public health university or community college. I will b 23 by 2019. I intend using my 2011 waec, what are my chances, any advice will b taken
Thankz

Bettymi:
Hi,
I need help i applied for visiting visa july wit my siblings. We got denied
Now i wish to apply for student visa wit either Nursing or Public health university or community college. I will b 23 by 2019. I intend using my 2011 waec, what are my chances, any advice will b taken
Thankz

I am afraid that your visa might be rejected again.
What justifiable reason will you give the visa officer for staying out of school since 2011? This question will definitely come unless by miracle
To increase your chances, get a bachelor's degree here in Nigeria and then go for your Masters in US.
Also be prepared to explain why your visa was rejected and why you are suddenly going for a student visa.

Spotlighte:

Exactly, we'd really benefit from this. We need someone who is in the US on an F1 visa to tell us how it is there.

There are so many questions after the admission period we have unanswered.

Is it the beginning rough? How are you managing to cope? Made new friends? How did you get a green card? What's accommodation like over there? How much do you need to survive per month (an estimate of cost of attendance)? How smooth or stressful are the registrations? How difficult is it for those who don't have families or friends in America? How easy is to come back to Nigeria during major holidays and go back to school in the US? Is it possible to travel to other countries while on an F1 visa? And so many others.

It's just like when Nahum777 misplaced his bags in the airport, I am sure many of us learnt from that; or the two nairalanders who talked about being almost swindled by the black guy when they were figuring out how to proceed from the airport. I am sure people who have travelled since then have looked out for the black guy and his gang. It's the same way I have never been to Walter Carrington but I know the famous black woman and the white VO who wears Ankara.

I know it won't be easy doing this taking into consideration classes, assistantships and life in general, but it'd be nice if someone who has passed through this thread starts this.

All these questions have been answered at some point in previous parts of this thread. You can use some keywords to search.

GboyegaD:


His salary doesn't matter much since he is going to study and not vacationing. If he feels that was the cause of his denial, if asked he should state his salary, possibly his savings so far, and include that the reason he is being sponsored is so that he can have greater opportunities for higher earnings upon his return to Nigeria.

thanks for your swift responses

To all F1 visa hopefuls, here is my transcript and a little bit of background info/landing details.

I had my visa interview on Aug 2nd 2018

I was on the queue and I noticed a particular v.o was denying everybody within a minute, I became apprehensive, my confidence started waning, mouth getting dried, from my calculations it appears the window that will open up for my interview will be with this woman! God No!! I screamed in my mind, I turned to the orderly and asked to be shown the restroom (evil grin), the man look me shake head then said I should hold on for my interview first, then go to ease myself. Ha! abi were leleyi ni? (for my mind o). As we were arguing na him alarm sound for a inner cubicle, NEXT!!
Sharp! sharp!! I darted to the cubicle, as I came face to face with the African american middle aged v.o, she was all smiles, my bp started reducing small small.

V.O: hi goodmorning (very bright smile)
Me: good morning

v.o: how was your night? (I begin think, really??)
me: my night was fine, thank you

v.o: passport and I20
me: handed it over

v.o: you are Mr so so so
me: Dr so so so actually

v.o: oh sorry
me: its OK (smiling)

v.o: oh, u already have a b1 visa
me: no, that is actually a renewal (from here confidence start soaring)

v.o: just a min pls ( am sure she went to check my travel history)
me: no problem

v.o: how will you fund your program?
me: personal savings and family support.

v.o: may I see your bank statements
Me: handed it over

v.o: oh you have more than one sponsors
me: yes

v.o: I will need to verify this, if it checks out, you will have your visa (photocopied my 120)
me: no problem.

N.B
All this happened within two minutes in the most cordial mood possible, no question about my school or course, I am a Dr. going for Mph at Texas A&M.

I personally believe my past travel history both to the USA and Europe spoke well for me. I have never stayed up to two weeks outside Nigeria before. And my intended course aligned well with my background.

One week after, my visa was approved. I collected my pp and booked ticket immediately, school was resuming in 3 days.
left naija two days later, landed Texas just a day to resumption.

It has been very busy here since.

Texas A&M is a very big school, though not as much Africans as I anticipated. And my department is super nice, fed the whole class for two weeks (just lunch o)

I will recommend this school to anyone. But I believe we should all have some money for our support on landing, I have no funding at all and things are expensive when u convert, but I made modest plans for my initial survival.

I prepared my application for a whole year, and I kept very good travel history but people without travel history do get visas, and married people also got visas. Just be rational with your plans and expectations all the best my people.

SUN HERE IS HOT O!!!!!!

Enasdan:
he is not self-sponsored he has a sponsor, just that telling the the VO he earn 120k when asked, but the last visa interview five months ago that he was denied, he stated that he earned 90k, will this not be suspicious? thanks

From my experience, a low income doesn't demonstrate a strong tie irrespective of being sponsored or not.