imperiouxx:


Not anymore but last year we have to look for someone who knows someone to get the passport for a brother in law who was just going to Nigeria for the first time. They are horrible at the Nigerian embassy.

Mandem101:

APologies for the Epistle, and pardon the typos below; figured i should answer ASAP based on free -time
. if i didn't answer any question, do not hesitate to ask, i would try my best to answer correctly and based on my lil experience.
Format: This is my understanding based on what i experienced, i don't think it has changed much.

It was a toss up between Citizen's bank and Discover Loan (i ended up going with this); The requirement include; a co-signer (US permanent resident or Citizen. Hopeful you have a relative that would be willing to help out) and the school you are heading to should have an affiliation with the bank,most schools do anyway. Usually, an I-20 is required as part of the documentation to finalise the process. SOme schools would forward your I-20 after you send a letter the lending company forwards to you , some schools don't (in situations like this this, the officer in charge should be able to work you through it).

It should not take more than 48 -72 hours to get response of approval with a good cosigner . then you are left with the bursar's office in your school to certify that the amount you claim is what is needed based on your I-20 estimate.


For indemnity note: it was more like a promissory note + property valuation note to my cosigner (an uncle) to take up an agreed portion of real estate that covers the loan heaven forbid shit hits the fan that i default. We had to do all this to show the cosigner funding wasn't an issue considering he was pretty much putting his financial neck in the noose.

100kobo:
Regarding this heated argument, I want to join the fray. You see, the bane of most visa refusals boils down to laziness. I will explain.

Mr A comes here to share his interview success and how he got waivers. Mr B, the lazy opportunist, quickly inquires of Mr A about this 'certain school' and the next thing he applies without carrying out due research. Tell me how Mr B will make it during interview when all he did was apply because somebody else has succeeded there. Most people are simply copycats. And what they fail to understand is that interviews are case by case and conducted on the merits of what each candidate is able to present.

You don't learn how to shoot in the battle field, you learn before the battle. Visas are there for grabs, but you must show yourself qualified. VOs are not silly nor are they there to dance to your whims. Even the lowest ranked of universities/colleges can earn you a visa once you are able to show strong/compelling reasons why you chose them. You don't hear that people have been going to VIU, and you simply apply without your personal reasons and convictions...surely doom awaits you. My point is: any school is good to go, but you MUST show yourself approved thru a diligent research.

Concussively, it is not how far, but how well. When the journey is ended, what's next for you? US is interested in what you can offer in terms of skills, yes. But this is one place where I know your background history matters a lot. The Yale and Harvard graduates would just knock you off in the labour market because they enjoy the pedigree and corporate network. This is why you must also be selective in your choice of schools. But if you're studying to go back home and compete, that may work. After all, you have a certificate from Amelika .

Take your destiny in your hand!


PS: This thread is not here to spoonfeed you, but to give you a lead. Be smart, be proactive, get busy with research.

Godchangemylife:



I learnt one must be enrolled to apply for this stuffs(particularly Discover) how realistic can that be?

Mandem101:

APologies for the Epistle, and pardon the typos below; figured i should answer ASAP based on free -time
. if i didn't answer any question, do not hesitate to ask, i would try my best to answer correctly and based on my lil experience.
Format: This is my understanding based on what i experienced, i don't think it has changed much.

It was a toss up between Citizen's bank and Discover Loan (i ended up going with this); The requirement include; a co-signer (US permanent resident or Citizen. Hopeful you have a relative that would be willing to help out) and the school you are heading to should have an affiliation with the bank,most schools do anyway. Usually, an I-20 is required as part of the documentation to finalise the process. SOme schools would forward your I-20 after you send a letter the lending company forwards to you , some schools don't (in situations like this this, the officer in charge should be able to work you through it).

It should not take more than 48 -72 hours to get response of approval with a good cosigner . then you are left with the bursar's office in your school to certify that the amount you claim is what is needed based on your I-20 estimate.


For indemnity note: it was more like a promissory note + property valuation note to my cosigner (an uncle) to take up an agreed portion of real estate that covers the loan heaven forbid shit hits the fan that i default. We had to do all this to show the cosigner funding wasn't an issue considering he was pretty much putting his financial neck in the noose.

Gabbybanks:
GUYS PLEASE WHO KNOWS A CITY IN TEXAS THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE GRE OR CAN GIVE GRE WAIVER FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE. I ALREADY HAVE ONE WTAMU IN CANYON, BUT I AM WORRIED ABOUT JOB AND LIFE IN CANYON AS IT IS A VERY REMOTE CITY IN TEXAS

Gabbybanks:
GUYS PLEASE WHO KNOWS A CITY IN TEXAS THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE GRE OR CAN GIVE GRE WAIVER FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE. I ALREADY HAVE ONE WTAMU IN CANYON, BUT I AM WORRIED ABOUT JOB AND LIFE IN CANYON AS IT IS A VERY REMOTE CITY IN TEXAS

LagosismyHome:
For those preparing for visa Interview

There are a couple of links compiled

https://www.dropbox.com/s/tkt7zz6y583qhna/APPROVED_VISAS_Part_7.pdf?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/dawoicv7y9cofif/COMPILED%20VISA%20TRANSCRIPT%20Part%2011%20-%20Up%20to%20Pg%20331.docx?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vv0a0sfgaysztiq/AADbiS4UG7q57b0qcFPjaPkna?dl=0

link to delayed visa transcript

https://www.dropbox.com/s/3nq0ft9sr52twe7/DELAYED_VISAS_PART_7.pdf?dl=0

npmi:
Please do I need to sign my I-20 form under students attestation

Miirrahh:
Hello, good morning. I've been seeing your username a lot especially when it comes to preparing for the us visa interview. My F1 visa was denied on Tuesday.
Could you help put me through please? Thank you.

Beblessedbaba:

Please delete !! Job ke red flag!!

Humble11:


Please post your transcript for gurus in the house to review and possibly tell you were you missed it.

Miirrahh:
Hello, good morning. I've been seeing your username a lot especially when it comes to preparing for the us visa interview. My F1 visa was denied on Tuesday.
Could you help put me through please? Thank you.

Miirrahh:
Okay. Here it is...........
V.O: I can see you are going to UNCG for a masters in peace and conflict studies?
Me: Yes,i am.
V.O: Why UNCG
Me: the major things i looked out for when applying was a school that offers my course,an affordable state, and the school's reputation. UNCG offers my course and an area that best fits my interest (negotiations and mediation), and its also one of the most prestigious US state owned universities and the students to faculty ratio is 18.1,which for me is a very good academic standard. North carolina on its own is one of the most affordable states in the country, and the standard of living there is great. And so for me, UNCG ticked of all my boxes in those areas.
V.O: did you apply to other schools , and where you accepted by all?
Me: answered in the affirmative.
V.O: Who is your sponsor?
Me: my dad and my maternal uncle.
V.O: What do they do?
Me: (explained to her)
V.O: (asks for their statements). She goes through it, and points out the part where my mum transfered a lump sum to my dad 2 days before the statement was printed. She asked who it was, and i explained to her that it was my mum.
V.O: i will be holding on to your passport and financial documents for further validation. You will be contacted in 3days. ( No white slip, no blue slip or even the pink letter)
An hour later i checked my status, and it was REFUSED.

LagosismyHome:
For those preparing for visa Interview

There are a couple of links compiled

https://www.dropbox.com/s/tkt7zz6y583qhna/APPROVED_VISAS_Part_7.pdf?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/dawoicv7y9cofif/COMPILED%20VISA%20TRANSCRIPT%20Part%2011%20-%20Up%20to%20Pg%20331.docx?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vv0a0sfgaysztiq/AADbiS4UG7q57b0qcFPjaPkna?dl=0

link to delayed visa transcript

https://www.dropbox.com/s/3nq0ft9sr52twe7/DELAYED_VISAS_PART_7.pdf?dl=0

Humble11:


Is this Abuja embassy or Lagos?

Miirrahh:
Abuja Embassy.

Humble11:


As if I know, it’s common with Abuja embassy. I don’t know why. Maybe system error. The lump sum actually contributed to this. Please try again

fairheart:
ON THE SO-CALLED VISA MILL!

A decade ago, every school is accepted at the US embassy, except if it is not accredited. And a school that's not accredited will not even issue an I-20 to international students.
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NEVER COPY THE TRANSCRIPT YOU SEE HERE. CREATE YOUR OWN! BE ORIGINAL! BE YOURSELF. To break out of this country is not easy, but it's an adventure worth embarking if it align with your purpose on earth.

Topethepr0:
....Applying for Visa. Adjusting to the country.Pros and Cons for immigrants. This are a few questions I can answer for anyone who is interested. I lived in USA for 25yrs....

100kobo:

And to think that you just created this account, and this goes your first post makes me smell a rat. That's my thought, I may be wrong.

npmi:

Please post recent approved transcripts / denials.