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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Time2win(m): 1:10pm On Nov 22, 2019
Heygood:
Wow. Thank You for your reply! sorry, one more thing. What if I can prove the lump sum is legit as per it was put in the account solely for the purpose of education. Perhaps a land was sold or a loan was gotten by one of my Parents. Will there be less doubt considering it's a military pensioner's account?

US visa interview normally last less than 2mins most times, so you may not have the time to prove it. If it's Canada, UK or other countries, it's a different thing.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Pefuele(m): 2:04pm On Nov 22, 2019
juliouze:
Anybody going to emporia this spring ?

Good afternoon.Please,what is the name of this school? Neva heard of it.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by sboj: 2:48pm On Nov 22, 2019
Good-afternoon to you all nairalanders, i have been a low key reader of this particular forum. i learnt a whole lot here as i prepared for my interview at Lagos embassy 8:00am today. My visa was approved , it was all by his grace and the lessons learnt from delayed and accepted visa transcript.
Below was my proposed transcript, i will post my actual transcript as soon as i am done typing it.
Proposed transcript

Question: Where are you going, why are you going to the United States?
I am going to university of Baltimore located in the state of Maryland for a master’s degree in business finance, to help me acquire the necessary skill set and knowledge to add value to the family business and prepare me for the CFA exam.

Question: Why the United States?
The country is popular for it theoretical and research form of knowledge with a touch of reality from it case study. I considered my knowledge and experience of the America culture acquired during my summer work experience.

Question: how many schools did you apply to?
Two, university of Baltimore and Bentley University.

Question: how many accepted you?
Just university of Baltimore.

Question: how did you get to know UB?
It was recommended by an alumnus of the school who I interacted with, then I did my personal enquiries using Princeton review, usnew and the school website.

Question: why did you choose UB?
The opportunity of learning under the guidance of Prof Joel Morse, Dr John Weiss and Dr Jerry Yu with whom I share a mutual research interest in entrepreneurship, investment and derivatives. Considering the program curriculum at UB prepares me for the charted financial analyst professional exam I plan to take upon graduation and financially it fits my budget

Question: why this program?
I have a keen interest in investment and entrepreneurship, it is important I learn to maximize value, recognize and mitigate risk in the organization financial activities using advanced financial analysis tools, it also important I learn the financial aspect of business operation and how to source for fund for long term investment.

Question: how will this program help you?
It will equip me with the necessary skill set and knowledge to maximize and add value to my family business upon my program completion, it will help me stay competitive in this day dynamic business environment and position me recognize, analyze and make a decision on investment opportunities using advanced financial analysis tools.

Question: what are your plans after the program?
I will be returning home to actively support our family business add value, specifically the currency trading business and also expect a bigger role upon my dad retirement in the next 3 years as the MD of the family group business.

Question: tell me about your study plan?
My program is a 36 unit program with 6 unit waived due to courses taken in my undergraduate. I am allocated a maximum of 9 unit per semester and will be taking classes like: Performance mgmt. &accounting, Financial mgmt., Entrepreneurial finance, Corporate finance, Investment analysis, Risk management, Business analytics, IT for business transformation etc.

Question: who is sponsoring you?
My dad

What does he do?
He is the md of bleep enterprises which engage in alum importation, bdc, real estate and petrochemical for 30 years, with an income of N300 million yearly.
Question: how many siblings do you have?
9
Question: I can see you have a sister abroad?
Yes, currently on an f1 nonimmigrant visa to study at Yale school of management Connecticut.

Question: Have you ever travelled abroad?
Yes, I visited USA Massachusetts Cape Cod precisely 6th of June on J1 visa for the summer work and travel program, I worked at blue water resort as a front desk officer and returned 6th of October.

Question: Where are you going, why are you going to the United States?
I am going to university of Baltimore located in the state of Maryland for a master’s degree in business finance, to help me acquire the necessary skill set and knowledge to add value to the family business and prepare me for the CFA exam.

Question: Why the United States?
The country is popular for it theoretical and research form of knowledge with a touch of reality from it case study. I considered my knowledge and experience of the America culture acquired during my summer work experience.

Question: how many schools did you apply to?
Two, university of Baltimore and Bentley University.

Question: how many accepted you?
Just university of Baltimore.

Question: how did you get to know UB?
It was recommended by an alumnus of the school who I interacted with, then I did my personal enquiries using Princeton review, usnew and the school website.

Question: why did you choose UB?
The opportunity of learning under the guidance of Prof Joel Morse, Dr John Weiss and Dr Jerry Yu with whom I share a mutual research interest in entrepreneurship, investment and derivatives. Considering the program curriculum at UB prepares me for the charted financial analyst professional exam I plan to take upon graduation and financially it fits my budget

Question: why this program?
I have a keen interest in investment and entrepreneurship, it is important I learn to maximize value, recognize and mitigate risk in the organization financial activities using advanced financial analysis tools, it also important I learn the financial aspect of business operation and how to source for fund for long term investment.



Question: how will this program help you?
It will equip me with the necessary skill set and knowledge to maximize and add value to my family business upon my program completion, it will help me stay competitive in this day dynamic business environment and position me recognize, analyze and make a decision on investment opportunities using advanced financial analysis tools.

Question: what are your plans after the program?
I will be returning home to actively support our family business add value, specifically the currency trading business and also expect a bigger role upon my dad retirement in the next 3 years as the MD of the family group business.

Question: tell me about your study plan?
My program is a 36 unit program with 6 unit waived due to courses taken in my undergraduate. I am allocated a maximum of 9 unit per semester and will be taking classes like: Performance mgmt. &accounting, Financial mgmt., Entrepreneurial finance, Corporate finance, Investment analysis, Risk management, Business analytics, IT for business transformation etc.

Question: who is sponsoring you?
My dad
What does he do?
He is the md of bleep enterprises which engage in alum importation, bdc, real estate and petrochemical for 30 years, with an income of N300 million yearly.

Question: how many siblings do you have?
9
Question: I can see you have a sister abroad?
Yes, currently on an f1 nonimmigrant visa to study at Yale school of management Connecticut.

Question: Have you ever travelled abroad?
Yes, I visited USA Massachusetts Cape Cod precisely 6th of June on J1 visa for the summer work and travel program, I worked at blue water resort as a front desk officer and returned 6th of October.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by clapper04: 3:55pm On Nov 22, 2019
Pefuele:


Good afternoon.Please,what is the name of this school? Neva heard of it.

Emporia state university. its in Kansas.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Mzpetite104: 5:29pm On Nov 22, 2019
Hi guys..... so have been a silent reader ...I got my visa approved on 20th Nov 2019� at Lagos embassy 8am

I was actually nervous at first and then I saw the good looking VO... so let me drop my transcript

VO: good morning miss
Me: good morning sir, it’s good to see ( with bold smile)

Vo; please pass me your i20 and passport

Me; I did and he was just staring at the form

Vo: where are you going to?

Me; I am going to Illinois state university to obtain my masters in chemistry.


Vo: why ISU?
Me: Aside being offered a GA that fully covers my tuition with a generous monthly stipend , it had a lot more to do with the student faculty relationship that I have built with my potential supervisor , prof ........*****,this experience really made me feel welcome to the school environment.

Vo: who is your sponsor
Me:my uncle


Vo: what does he do
Me: he is the CEO of xxxxxx ventures , his company specializes in marine services which include leasing and serving of marine equipments to shipping companies


Vo: his statement pls
Me; kindly give me a minute sir ( I gave him ... he perused and said the magical words


Vo; I ll be approving your visa..........blablabla... I was just saying thank you sir ... God bless you sir


I wanna say a very big thank you to everyone that shared their transcripts ���God bless y’all .....and all the best to those having their interview soon...�����

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Chidon360: 5:41pm On Nov 22, 2019
I Applied for Computer science an Quantitative method which was the department I was admitted to and also my admission letter bears same, But my I-20 bears Data modeling/Warehouse and
Data administration. Though the school explained why it was written like that in my I-20.

Now am filling my Ds-160, pls, what will I fill as my Course of study? Should I maintain what’s on my I-20 to show consistency or should I fill the correct course of study(Major) which is computer science and Quantitative method? Pls your input is highly needed.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by RPirez: 7:58pm On Nov 22, 2019
wue1:
can I text you on whatsapp

Bro.... My sincere apologies as my other moniker was banned. Feel free to send me an email and I'll send you my cell phone: "Follysho707@yahoo.com". Thanks
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by nmicky(m): 8:42pm On Nov 22, 2019
please wanted also finding out, is it possible to use another close family soa even though on ur i-20, its written parent is sponsoring u
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by eddyme(m): 9:56pm On Nov 22, 2019
Please, i want to know if it is important that i evaluate my WAEC and high school transcript for undergraduate admission.
Two schools are asking to evaluate my transcript using WES or any other international evaluation company..

Please, this is for younger bro, because we have paid for application fees of four school and i still have to send high school transcript to the school and send other docs separately..

I want to know how much it will cost to send the doc. each...
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Nobody: 10:11pm On Nov 22, 2019
nmicky:
please wanted also finding out, is it possible to use another close family soa even though on ur i-20, its written parent is sponsoring u

Its a Capital NO! Pls dont thing of if. The VO will know and you're most likely to be denied.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by PtBlank: 10:43pm On Nov 22, 2019
I was able to reschedule successfully. Thanks
alexohams2000:









It is very clear, dont cancel
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by juliouze: 10:58pm On Nov 22, 2019
Pefuele:


Good afternoon.Please,what is the name of this school? Neva heard of it.
Emporia state university
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Pefuele(m): 11:03pm On Nov 22, 2019
juliouze:

Emporia state university

Ok,thanks
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Pefuele(m): 11:05pm On Nov 22, 2019
Mzpetite104:
Hi guys..... so have been a silent reader ...I got my visa approved on 20th Nov 2019� at Lagos embassy 8am

I was actually nervous at first and then I saw the good looking VO... so let me drop my transcript

VO: good morning miss
Me: good morning sir, it’s good to see ( with bold smile)

Vo; please pass me your i20 and passport

Me; I did and he was just staring at the form

Vo: where are you going to?

Me; I am going to Illinois state university to obtain my masters in chemistry.


Vo: why ISU?
Me: Aside being offered a GA that fully covers my tuition with a generous monthly stipend , it had a lot more to do with the student faculty relationship that I have built with my potential supervisor , prof ........*****,this experience really made me feel welcome to the school environment.

Vo: who is your sponsor
Me:my uncle


Vo: what does he do
Me: he is the CEO of xxxxxx ventures , his company specializes in marine services which include leasing and serving of marine equipments to shipping companies


Vo: his statement pls
Me; kindly give me a minute sir ( I gave him ... he perused and said the magical words


Vo; I ll be approving your visa..........blablabla... I was just saying thank you sir ... God bless you sir


I wanna say a very big thank you to everyone that shared their transcripts ���God bless y’all .....and all the best to those having their interview soon...�����

You weren't ask for reciprocity fee?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Mzpetite104: 1:09am On Nov 23, 2019
No but since it was approved ..... it’s mandatory you pay ����
Pefuele:


You weren't ask for reciprocity fee?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by psychologyshuby: 3:18am On Nov 23, 2019
Hello..how were u able to check for availability dates since you have an appointment already..please reply thanks
PtBlank:
Hello, I have an appointment date for 2nd week in December but I logged in now and noticed that there are earlier dates. However, attached is the message that pops up on my dashboard. The 'Reschedule appointment' tab is active. Does this mean I'll have to pay another receipt fee if I try to reschedule?

Note: I haven't cancelled any appointment before
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Walspring: 11:52am On Nov 23, 2019
It’s been a while my people here both old and new and also to those who contacted me via email many weeks or months ago asking about discounted offer for TOEFL TEST and GRE TEST and I promised to notify them if I hear from the benevolent guys, am pleased to announce that is available but limited offer and for those who knew within them they can’t afford all the cost but wants to write it to get GA or TA or RA or scholarship.

Kindly notify me back and I will reply even with my busy schedules.

#Onelove
#OneDream

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by PtBlank: 1:07pm On Nov 23, 2019
If you already have an appointment, as long as you haven't cancelled or rescheduled on that receipt before, you will be able to reschedule to an earlier or a later date if you wish.

Check the tabs on the left once you login, you will see 'cancel appintment', 'reschedule appointment' and other tabs, just click reschedule appointment. If you want earlier dates, login around 11pm or later. Note that you can only reschedule once.

psychologyshuby:
Hello..how were u able to check for availability dates since you have an appointment already..please reply thanks

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by psychologyshuby: 1:27pm On Nov 23, 2019
Ok I will try it today..thank you I just pray I get a date in December
PtBlank:
If you already have an appointment, as long as you haven't cancelled or rescheduled on that receipt before, you will be able to reschedule to an earlier or a later date if you wish.

Check the tabs on the left once you login, you will see 'cancel appintment', 'reschedule appointment' and other tabs, just click reschedule appointment. If you want earlier dates, login around 11pm or later. Note that you can only reschedule once.

Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Marshalynk: 3:41pm On Nov 23, 2019
Please I PM you several times, please can you reply,
omohakin:
Hello House,
My VISA was approved today at the Abuja Embassy
I will like to say a Big Thank you to everyone who finds time to share valuable information here. This platform has helped me all through this process.

My Key Profile
Washington State University, Pullman
M.Sc. in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical Engineering option)
Graduate Research Assistant Position (Full tuition waiver and monthly stipends)
No standard test taken: It wasn’t required by the institution (I am not advising this but I couldn’t help because of some constraints. Although I have previously written IELTS 2015)
Refused Canada Study Visa twice 2017
B.Eng Civil Engineering

MY TRANSCRIPT as much as I remember
ME: Good morning ma
VO: Good morning, Pass me your Passport and I-20 (an aged white woman- window 9)
ME: Alright ma. Here it is
VO: oohh…you’re going to Washington State University (she glanced through my I-120). She nods. why this school?
ME: Aside being offered a GRA position that comes with a full tuition waiver and monthly stipends, I have vested interest in the current research of Prof. Bleep on unsaturated soils. Geotechnical engineering research at WSU is carried out in collaboration and supported by funds by the US National Science Foundation, US Department of Transportation, US Department of Energy and US Federal Highway Administration and other private companies. Also… (VO cuts in)
VO: What will you do after your program
ME: I will return to Nigeria and Take up a Senior Project Engineer Position with Julius Berger NIg. I had my internship here and they give priorities to past interns more so haven added an international exposure, this is be a great advantage for me. I…(VO Cuts in)
VO: I see you applied to Canada
ME: yes ma, that is true. I applied in 2017 for a study visa but was refused. The VO raised concerned about my financial ability to fund this program. I…. (VO nods……and cuts in)
VO: Do you have a letter from the department confirming your assistantship and funding
ME: Yes ma. I do. (presented the letter)
VO: (she read thru the dept. letter thoroughly) …I can see you have to pay a residence fee of 1k USD. How will you pay that? do you have a financial statement?
ME: yes, ma I do (I presented my dad’s Fixed deposit bank statement for the past 3months), it is my dad’s statement…. (VO Cuts in) (although the money will be deducted gradually from my monthly stipends as stated in my letter. My monthly stipend is close to 2k USD. I didn’t say this as I felt it will show I don’t have any personal fund)
VO: oohh. your dad. What does he do?
ME: He is a principal manager (electrical) with Bleep. He… (VO cuts in)
VO: oohh I see your dad is also an engineer
ME: Yes ma. He is an electrical engineer.
VO: (VO nods) …congratulations, your VISA is approved. She started saying the regular things of don’t overstay stuff, make sure you do this do that…present your I-20…e.t.c
ME: yes maa. I do understand …. Thank you… (I took my leave)

Too many refused Visas during my stay in the hall. I think I saw just like 3 approvals…one old couple, a guy which I saw had full funding also and a young lady who said she came to renew her VISA. She is an undergraduate at Ohio State University.

Above all Preparation and Effort(s), God favored me. A big thank you to Bwiizy, Solihp for their support. Also, I never fail to go through comments made by Bracelum, Time2win, Brown2Green, Shawarma and others too many to mention. I wish those awaiting their interview, admission or funding Success.


Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Gracilicutes: 5:50pm On Nov 23, 2019
please what mode of identification do I need to bring along y going for GRE exam, an what would I need to login my question
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Stevenssen(m): 7:02pm On Nov 23, 2019
Gracilicutes:
please what mode of identification do I need to bring along y going for GRE exam, an what would I need to login my question

The only compulsory things you need to take with you to the GRE exam are : Your international passport, your appointment confirmation printout and your brain.

Optional : snacks and drink in case you want to take anything during the 10 minutes break.

The test coordinators will show you your computer and login for you.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by arTiculaTe01: 7:34pm On Nov 23, 2019
I noticed something awkward here...

Even after bringing to the notice of the VO that full funding (+stipends) was offered, the VO still went on to ask "who is your sponsor"?

Is that normal?
Mzpetite104:
Hi guys..... so have been a silent reader ...I got my visa approved on 20th Nov 2019� at Lagos embassy 8am

I was actually nervous at first and then I saw the good looking VO... so let me drop my transcript

VO: good morning miss
Me: good morning sir, it’s good to see ( with bold smile)

Vo; please pass me your i20 and passport

Me; I did and he was just staring at the form

Vo: where are you going to?

Me; I am going to Illinois state university to obtain my masters in chemistry.


Vo: why ISU?
Me: Aside being offered a GA that fully covers my tuition with a generous monthly stipend , it had a lot more to do with the student faculty relationship that I have built with my potential supervisor , prof ........*****,this experience really made me feel welcome to the school environment.

Vo: who is your sponsor
Me:my uncle


Vo: what does he do
Me: he is the CEO of xxxxxx ventures , his company specializes in marine services which include leasing and serving of marine equipments to shipping companies


Vo: his statement pls
Me; kindly give me a minute sir ( I gave him ... he perused and said the magical words


Vo; I ll be approving your visa..........blablabla... I was just saying thank you sir ... God bless you sir


I wanna say a very big thank you to everyone that shared their transcripts ���God bless y’all .....and all the best to those having their interview soon...�����

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Marshalynk: 9:14pm On Nov 23, 2019
I send a PM to you, please reply as I really needs to write GRE badly.
Walspring:
It’s been a while my people here both old and new and also to those who contacted me via email many weeks or months ago asking about discounted offer for TOEFL TEST and GRE TEST and I promised to notify them if I hear from the benevolent guys, am pleased to announce that is available but limited offer and for those who knew within them they can’t afford all the cost but wants to write it to get GA or TA or RA or scholarship.

Kindly notify me back and I will reply even with my busy schedules.

#Onelove
#OneDream
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Pefuele(m): 9:19pm On Nov 23, 2019
Mzpetite104:
No but since it was approved ..... it’s mandatory you pay ����

Oh ok.Thanks
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Juwon21: 10:19pm On Nov 23, 2019
Please how do VO know that you have applied to Canada before. Do they have access to one's Data base to other countries?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by kallowdean(m): 10:41pm On Nov 23, 2019
kallowdean:
Hi Guys,
First of all, am sorry.
I know a lot has happened while I was absent from here... I can see it from the thread closed shocked

Well, the good news is that am back. and this time am back as a Graduate in Electrical Engineering (MSEE). grin grin grin

In the name of giving back to my root irrespective of the status of anyone, I will be paying application fees for 5 different students only.
I will release the criteria for the selection soon. This is for the students targetting Fall of 2020.

In addition, am presently planning to complete a short project in Asheville North Carolina, So I want the Nigerian students there to connect with me if possible. I need to discuss with any Nigerian Student presently living in Asheville North Carolina. (URGENT).

Peace out and one love, I will be in touch with the application fee update soon.

ARE WE READY FOR THIS?

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by 4gunners(m): 10:43pm On Nov 23, 2019
kallowdean:

ARE WE READY FOR THIS?
Yes

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by kallowdean(m): 10:52pm On Nov 23, 2019
Like I said:
In the name of God & giving back to my community (my root) irrespective of the status of anyone, I will be paying application fees for at least 5 different students (For now; Graduate students only). Below is the release of the criteria for this selection.
These are for the students targetting Fall of 2020.

Few Criteria:
Must be a STEM Course (Google meaning of STEM if it is a new word to you)
The undergraduate course must in a way be related to the applied graduate course.
The University/College must be at least within reputable, not community college.
Must be able to show a GRE score (the actual score itself isn't relevant to me, but must be an average score)
Must be enrolling for Fall (August 2020)
The application fee must not exceed $60 (Only 5 students are on my budget for now)
First come first serve basis based on complying with the Criteria.

I WILL NOW SAY Good Luck.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Marshalynk: 10:57pm On Nov 23, 2019
Thank you for your effort , Sir please can you consider a person that wants to write GRE please!!
kallowdean:
Like I said:
In the name of God & giving back to my community (my root) irrespective of the status of anyone, I will be paying application fees for at least 5 different students (For now; Graduate students only). Below is the release of the criteria for this selection.
These are for the students targetting Fall of 2020.

Few Criteria:
Must be a STEM Course (Google meaning of STEM if it is a new word to you)
The University/College must be at least within reputable, not community college.
Must be able to show a GRE score (the actual score itself isn't relevant to me)
Must be enrolling for Fall (August 2020)
The application fee must not exceed $60 (Only 5 students are on my budget for now)
First come first serve basis based on complying with the Criteria.

I WILL NOW SAY Good Luck.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by kallowdean(m): 11:00pm On Nov 23, 2019
when are you writing and have you registered?
is it December?
Marshalynk:
Thank you for your effort , Sir please can you consider a person that wants to write GRE please!!
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Marshalynk: 11:17pm On Nov 23, 2019
Yes I'm planning to write it this December, to make up for January deadline, thanks Sir
kallowdean:
when are you writing and have you registered?
is it December?

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