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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Nobody: 1:29pm On Aug 07, 2019
Hadassah777:
Nope
You?
No
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Time2win(m): 1:33pm On Aug 07, 2019
Brown2Green:



In why did you pick EIU, you just said the words on the schools website. You really shew no reason for choosing EIU.
Which school has no Diverse Culture? Or which school doesn't have dedicated faculty?

From your first 10 words the VO know if you're making sense or not.

What will this degree do for you?
Another disconnect. You're talking about your Father's business when you're not going for MBA.

Cybersecurity ?

Why this school and Why this course was enough for the VO to make his decision. And that Window 9 VO is very thorough.

Contact your school and inform them of your situation.. So they are on standby to defer if you cannot get Early date before resumption.


seems there is a problem with the finance too. He didn't go with an SOA that covers the total cost.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Quonchovsymenez: 1:38pm On Aug 07, 2019
Please how long to I have to wait to get back my passport.
Thanks
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Oasishavenng: 3:07pm On Aug 07, 2019
Quonchovsymenez:
Please how long to I have to wait to get back my passport.
Thanks

Nobody can tell you that. You just have to wait until it turns to issued on ceac.gov.ng or till you get a mail for pickup

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Alextommy: 4:01pm On Aug 07, 2019
PROPOSED TRANSCRIPT

School-Eastern illinois university.
Masters in political science.
No scholarships.


My transcript.

Me- Good morning.
V.O-Morning, pass me your passport and I-20.
Me- passed both.
V.o- where are you going?
Me- I am going to eastern illinois university for my masters in political science with concentration on my thesis( dependency and underdevelopment in Africa, Nigeria as my case study.
V.o - Tell me about your research.
Me- My research looked to find the root causes of underdevlopment and historically how Nigeria came to find herself in such a dependent and underdeveloped state it is currently.The research also aims to provide problem solving answers... v.o cuts in.

V.o- why the usa and not Nigeria ?

Me- As a future leader, writer and lecturer in Nigeria the USA due to it level of academic system which is of the highest level creates an avenue for me to further on my research which i started back here in Nigeria, schooling over there will help me gain ist hand knowledge and global outlook of problems of Nigeria and also garner isthand experience on how and why the western world especially usa continually continues to politically and economically thrive excellently and through that develop important and reformative strategies and plans, problem solving answers to alleviate Nigeria from the dependent and underdeveloped state it is.
V.o -How did you know about the school ?

me- I carried out a research on usnews.com. Fortunately for me a childhood friend of mine (XXXX) is also doing is m.sc geography there which made it all easier.
V.o- How many schools did you apply to ?
Me- I applied to two schools, eiu and the other in canada.
V.o - how many gave you admission ?
Me- both schools.
V.o- why this school over the other ?
Me- Eiu offers an extensive graduate study in political science where the school through my interactions with my graduate coordinatoor dr j ashley and the excellent department curriculum overview I was impressed about the improved and advanced academic environment on ground for me to further my education and research work. Including their experiential learning process where all is not based on classwork but where student are sent on internships, govt simulation sessions known as MIG which i believe would beneficial for me in career path. The school isalso less expensive than the other school.

House please help look into this for corrections and further. I just recently joined

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by yuscodguy(m): 4:03pm On Aug 07, 2019
dumbiri99:

Book abuja and try to get an expedited appointment, if it is rejected, I would advise you not to go for the interview cos the probability of being approved one day before your resumption date is like 5% so you can defer to spring but you can try if you want cos life is about trying.

I dont agree with this, one can always try his luck because I went to the interview after my school already resumed but all i need to do is to request for an extension letter from my school. I was previously denied so I got a new date and I was approved.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Rik500k(m): 4:33pm On Aug 07, 2019
LagosismyHome:


Uncle Justwise i agree ooo with this part ............ Once it comment with Twood, the broom is always very quick to sweep sweep. If in doubt check the next time it happens cheesy
sent u a mail
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Pefuele(m): 4:37pm On Aug 07, 2019
Nonso16:
Abuja embassy
Interview : 09
A male



The young handsome strong faced VO in window 9,right?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Pefuele(m): 4:46pm On Aug 07, 2019
Alextommy:
PROPOSED TRANSCRIPT

School-Eastern illinois university.
Masters in political science.
No scholarships.


My transcript.

Me- Good morning.
V.O-Morning, pass me your passport and I-20.
Me- passed both.
V.o- where are you going?
Me- I am going to eastern illinois university for my masters in political science with concentration on my thesis( dependency and underdevelopment in Africa, Nigeria as my case study.
V.o - Tell me about your research.
Me- My research looked to find the root causes of underdevlopment and historically how Nigeria came to find herself in such a dependent and underdeveloped state it is currently.The research also aims to provide problem solving answers... v.o cuts in.

V.o- why the usa and not Nigeria ?

Me- As a future leader, writer and lecturer in Nigeria the USA due to it level of academic system which is of the highest level creates an avenue for me to further on my research which i started back here in Nigeria, schooling over there will help me gain ist hand knowledge and global outlook of problems of Nigeria and also garner isthand experience on how and why the western world especially usa continually continues to politically and economically thrive excellently and through that develop important and reformative strategies and plans, problem solving answers to alleviate Nigeria from the dependent and underdeveloped state it is.
V.o -How did you know about the school ?

me- I carried out a research on usnews.com. Fortunately for me a childhood friend of mine (XXXX) is also doing is m.sc geography there which made it all easier.
V.o- How many schools did you apply to ?
Me- I applied to two schools, eiu and the other in canada.
V.o - how many gave you admission ?
Me- both schools.
V.o- why this school over the other ?
Me- Eiu offers an extensive graduate study in political science where the school through my interactions with my graduate coordinatoor dr j ashley and the excellent department curriculum overview I was impressed about the improved and advanced academic environment on ground for me to further my education and research work. Including their experiential learning process where all is not based on classwork but where student are sent on internships, govt simulation sessions known as MIG which i believe would beneficial for me in career path. The school isalso less expensive than the other school.

House please help look into this for corrections and further. I just recently joined

Ok,Why not the school in Canada?Why choosing Canada over the US?
Your points on why the school is long-winded.
Yes,it is good to build relationships with your faculty members but not exactly a strong point.
You should remove that and go this direction:
Because of the excellent curriculum includes internships,govt simulation sessions known as MIG ,Bleep,yyy, that will mould me as an expert in ZZZ.
Then ,add other points.
Read more about the course,the faculty members and their achievements.How will their achievements help you?You talked about your research how will this research help your career plans..

#my2cents

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by dumbiri99(f): 4:53pm On Aug 07, 2019
yuscodguy:


I dont agree with this, one can always try his luck because I went to the interview after my school already resumed but all i need to do is to request for an extension letter from my school. I was previously denied so I got a new date and I was approved.
First of all I said the probability is like 5% not 0%. Secondly I also said life is about trying. Thirdly you had an assistantship and you met a lenient VO, most VOs are not lenient and what if the VO wants to confirm his/her bank statement, where is the time?
Fourthly I know someone who had an assistantship to Austin peay with 5k deficit and was denied twice for this reason. First interview was one day to resumption, second one was five days to resumption. I've also been a victim of this. Refusing to answer questions frankly and objectively on this forum is only going to make people pile up denial history which is not good. It's best to interview when your odds are high not low.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Alextommy: 5:24pm On Aug 07, 2019
Thanks to
#my2cents.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Vullia: 8:03pm On Aug 07, 2019
[quote author=Time2win post=81024270]

send a PM[

Kindly advise on how to do that .
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Bassmana: 9:54pm On Aug 07, 2019
To those on AP, the best thing you can do now is to take your mind off it and channel your energy into something else. I have been there and I know how crazy it could be. Let me tell you how mine went. I was placed on AP for 10 business days (2 weeks) and the moment was full of 'drama'. My status showed AP for three days after my interview and then changed to DENIED. I was confused because my interview went well and the document withheld for confirmation was MY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE (BS). Strange? I know right. Then afterwards, it changed back to AP and then ISSUED.

To be honest, I knew I had done a lot of hard work to get myself to that point and couldn't allow stupid AP put me down. The moment I saw DENIED, I started preparing myself for another interview because I told myself I AIN'T THROWING IN THE TOWEL ... WE DIE THERE! I was now praying for my certificate to get returned so that I could start a new process. Na long story but let me stop here.

Be that as it may, you guys have been through a lot before getting to the point of AP. Take mind off it and focus on something else! Definitely, it shall end in praise.... Nothing do you jare.. bless up

Sorry for any typo, typing on motion blah blah blah

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Jke33: 10:45pm On Aug 07, 2019
1stdami:
OBMS student
That's a good result
hello everyone my Visa is already approved but my passport is not yet ready for collection and my school starts very soon what would happen if I come later than the date stated on my i-20
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Brown2Green(m): 10:52pm On Aug 07, 2019
Bassmana:
To those on AP, the best thing you can do now is to take your mind off it and channel your energy into something else. I have been there and I know how crazy it could be. Let me tell you how mine went. I was placed on AP for 10 business days (2 weeks) and the moment was full of 'drama'. My status showed AP for three days after my interview and then changed to DENIED. I was confused because my interview went well and the document withheld for confirmation was MY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE (BS). Strange? I know right. Then afterwards, it changed back to AP and then ISSUED.

To be honest, I knew I had done a lot of hard work to get myself to that point and couldn't allow stupid AP put me down. The moment I saw DENIED, I started preparing myself for another interview because I told myself I AIN'T THROWING IN THE TOWEL ... WE DIE THERE! I was now praying for my certificate to get returned so that I could start a new process. Na long story but let me stop here.

Be that as it may, you guys have been through a lot before getting to the point of AP. Take mind off it and focus on something else! Definitely, it shall end in praise.... Nothing do you jare.. bless up

Sorry for any typo, typing on motion blah blah blah

You were actually issued.
The Denied was an error from the operator.

Its like a drop box where you select options and you click on the wrong option.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Bassmana: 11:08pm On Aug 07, 2019
Error you said? Not at all man! I don't wanna go into unnecessary details. It showed DENIED for 4 good business days...
Brown2Green:


You were actually issued.
The Denied was an error from the operator.

Its like a drop box where you select options and you click on the wrong option.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Time2win(m): 11:12pm On Aug 07, 2019
Bassmana:
Error you said? Not at all man! I don't wanna go into unnecessary details. It showed DENIED for 4 good business days...

I have someone that it showed refused for good 2months b4 changing to issued. you are not alone in this kind of experience.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Nobody: 12:19am On Aug 08, 2019
Astaclover9:
Wat are the charges billed when one uses Dom account master card atm in the states... Cos a friend of mine is telling me to withdraw the money from my account or else I would regret when the bank start surcharging me.
Please someone respond to this!!

https://www.gtbank.com/personal-banking/cards/dollar-debit-cards/dollar-debit-mastercard?popupSubmitted=true

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by oluezekiel(m): 3:02am On Aug 08, 2019
If I can rightly remember, UBA charged me $3/transaction.

Astaclover9:
Wat are the charges billed when one uses Dom account master card atm in the states... Cos a friend of mine is telling me to withdraw the money from my account or else I would regret when the bank start surcharging me.
Please someone respond to this!!

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Allylic(f): 3:57am On Aug 08, 2019
Sometimes,some things that we can't explain do happen..to all those whose visa has been approved,congratulations and to the others,keep pushing.....
For the PTA palaver,you guys can check zenith bank..just open an account with them and you are good to go...they don't care if your ticket is half way or one way.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by SOPWriter: 8:15am On Aug 08, 2019
Bassmana:
To those on AP, the best thing you can do now is to take your mind off it and channel your energy into something else. I have been there and I know how crazy it could be. Let me tell you how mine went. I was placed on AP for 10 business days (2 weeks) and the moment was full of 'drama'. My status showed AP for three days after my interview and then changed to DENIED. I was confused because my interview went well and the document withheld for confirmation was MY SCHOOL CERTIFICATE (BS). Strange? I know right. Then afterwards, it changed back to AP and then ISSUED.

To be honest, I knew I had done a lot of hard work to get myself to that point and couldn't allow stupid AP put me down. The moment I saw DENIED, I started preparing myself for another interview because I told myself I AIN'T THROWING IN THE TOWEL ... WE DIE THERE! I was now praying for my certificate to get returned so that I could start a new process. Na long story but let me stop here.

Be that as it may, you guys have been through a lot before getting to the point of AP. Take mind off it and focus on something else! Definitely, it shall end in praise.... Nothing do you jare.. bless up

Sorry for any typo, typing on motion blah blah blah
You cannot tell the positive effect of this on people in this category. Thanks for sharing!

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by dreamworld: 10:04am On Aug 08, 2019
Getting visa approved is like winning visa lottery nowadays, its kinda hard grin

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by LagosismyHome(f): 10:06am On Aug 08, 2019
dreamworld:
Getting visa approved is like winning visa lottery nowadays, its kinda hard grin

i would say its always been hard. Even 15 years ago

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Nobody: 11:47am On Aug 08, 2019
Another week is about ending, this AP wait must pay off

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by SpaceAdenle(m): 12:13pm On Aug 08, 2019
Good day, this is Adenle Habeeb.
The challenge I am experiencing on MTU admittance is funny. Kindly advise me.
After expecting I-20 documents twice, which led to deferral, I had to use my money to request for the document by Eship Global for #35,000. I had to hurriedly apply for VISA process. I was expected to resume school by 25th August but the Embassy in Lagos gave me an appointment date on 29th August. In other to seek for an expedited date, I tried paying SEVIS fee through a friend in the state. Unfortunately, the payment status is still pending till today. I was told that it could be challenge from Western Union and they promise to return the money in 7 days time. What do you think I should do as the department is already asking me about the status of my visa process.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by yuscodguy(m): 12:59pm On Aug 08, 2019
Alextommy:
PROPOSED TRANSCRIPT

School-Eastern illinois university.
Masters in political science.
No scholarships.


My transcript.

Me- Good morning.
V.O-Morning, pass me your passport and I-20.
Me- passed both.
V.o- where are you going?
Me- I am going to eastern illinois university for my masters in political science with concentration on my thesis( dependency and underdevelopment in Africa, Nigeria as my case study.
V.o - Tell me about your research.
Me- My research looked to find the root causes of underdevlopment and historically how Nigeria came to find herself in such a dependent and underdeveloped state it is currently.The research also aims to provide problem solving answers... v.o cuts in.

V.o- why the usa and not Nigeria ?

Me- As a future leader, writer and lecturer in Nigeria the USA due to it level of academic system which is of the highest level creates an avenue for me to further on my research which i started back here in Nigeria, schooling over there will help me gain ist hand knowledge and global outlook of problems of Nigeria and also garner isthand experience on how and why the western world especially usa continually continues to politically and economically thrive excellently and through that develop important and reformative strategies and plans, problem solving answers to alleviate Nigeria from the dependent and underdeveloped state it is.
V.o -How did you know about the school ?

me- I carried out a research on usnews.com. Fortunately for me a childhood friend of mine (XXXX) is also doing is m.sc geography there which made it all easier.
V.o- How many schools did you apply to ?
Me- I applied to two schools, eiu and the other in canada.
V.o - how many gave you admission ?
Me- both schools.
V.o- why this school over the other ?
Me- Eiu offers an extensive graduate study in political science where the school through my interactions with my graduate coordinatoor dr j ashley and the excellent department curriculum overview I was impressed about the improved and advanced academic environment on ground for me to further my education and research work. Including their experiential learning process where all is not based on classwork but where student are sent on internships, govt simulation sessions known as MIG which i believe would beneficial for me in career path. The school isalso less expensive than the other school.

House please help look into this for corrections and further. I just recently joined

This is proposed transcript, why are you predicting VO will cut you. Put all your points outside here and allow people to help suggest if they are good points or not.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by yuscodguy(m): 1:02pm On Aug 08, 2019
SpaceAdenle:
Good day, this is Adenle Habeeb.
The challenge I am experiencing on MTU admittance is funny. Kindly advise me.
After expecting I-20 documents twice, which led to deferral, I had to use my money to request for the document by Eship Global for #35,000. I had to hurriedly apply for VISA process. I was expected to resume school by 25th August but the Embassy in Lagos gave me an appointment date on 29th August. In other to seek for an expedited date, I tried paying SEVIS fee through a friend in the state. Unfortunately, the payment status is still pending till today. I was told that it could be challenge from Western Union and they promise to return the money in 7 days time. What do you think I should do as the department is already asking me about the status of my visa process.

You can request for expedite date to get earlier date and also for the sevis payment, go with the western union receipt and you are fine.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by yuscodguy(m): 1:04pm On Aug 08, 2019
LagosismyHome:


i would say its always been hard. Even 15 years ago

I think visa approved is easier this fall when compared to last year fall18 and spring 19.

I am happy we are more prepared for the battle.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Thanose: 1:50pm On Aug 08, 2019
Unstoppable100:
Another week is about ending, this AP wait must pay off

Hi everyone, this is to encourage those on waiting.
I did my interview on July25th (Abuja) and although I was given a congratulatory note, I was also placed on AP. On the 26th my status was updated to July25th and updated on the 29th.

2nd of August my Visa was issued and mailed to Lagos.

Guys keep hope Alive. Within this period, my sponsor was contacted as well as the bank. If your account is legit you will be contacted in due time.

Cheers

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Yorubabyblood: 3:20pm On Aug 08, 2019
Please can I get f1 visa if I apply via associates degree as , I don't have the funding for MSc and moreover I got 3rd class on my bsc, ,
Pls help.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by richforever1: 3:52pm On Aug 08, 2019
Don’t try going for a community college you won’t get it my opinion though
I know people who have tried and once they mentioned community colleges they were turned down
Yorubabyblood:
Please can I get f1 visa if I apply via associates degree as , I don't have the funding for MSc and moreover I got 3rd class on my bsc, ,
Pls help.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Quonchovsymenez: 3:59pm On Aug 08, 2019
Visa approved on the 5th of August 2019
Thanks to y'all especially shawarma, fairheart,lagosismyhome. Sorry if I've missed you out,joy just full my body..

Them just deny like three pple for my front, hmm I just dey pray make I no ballin the white man hand (forgotten the window tho). Next stop am inftont of him.

Me : Good morning
VO : Morning pass me your passport and I-20
VO : Oh Michigan Tech
Me :Yea
VO : Mechanical Engineering for your master's degree
Me : Yea
VO : Same mechanical as an undergrad?
Me :Yea
VO : What was your hardest course (wasn't expecting this)
Me : Advanced Heat and Mass transfer
VO : Why this course and which topic?
Me: I was thought most of the theoretical part of the course in school although it had a practical part. Xo due the theoretical knowledge I have only for this course makes it difficult for me. And the topic that was quite challenging was Radiation.
VO : What part of radiation?
Me: Black body and di-electric.
VO : Your Aunt is sponsoring you?
Me : Yea sure
VO : why is she sponsoring you.
Me : Fiammmmmm everything I wanted to say don fly comot, was mixing words at this point. I just looked at the VO and told him am tensed up, he smiled I took in two deep breaths and with a smile I delivered my speech. Apart from the fact that she sponsored my part of my undergraduate study, she's a business woman and we have similar interest, she owns lots of American vehicles which she uses for business mist times I maintain these vehicles because I have the necessary tools and skill, so I them told her about my plans to gain more skills and setup my own auto repair shop. She believes in my abilities and thinks with proper training and certifications I can do better and manage my own auto repair shop. She also bought the idea on the condition that I will also maintain her cars.(smiling).
VO : What's s she into?
Me: She's into real estate, oil and gas, she owns alot of gas station in the country.
The VO just reached out his hands to the white paper, saying the usual stuff and the words doing the usual in from one ear and out from the other. I just collected the paper and left.


Thanks y'all once again, for those preparing for their visa interview I wish you success. Preparation begets confidence, confidence begets success.

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