phizzle20:


Please, How did you go about getting a date?. I have tried a couple of times for Lagos but it keeps saying no appointment can be scheduled at the moment

felixboye1:
I picked Abuja.

felixboye1:
Yeah.
Next available date I picked is Nov 11. The Visa officer(during their Facebook Q&A session on US Embassy Nigeria) advised to apply and pick the November date and anytime they start routine Visa service, those ones that have pick those dates will be emailed to ask if they will like to move their dates backward. I think it's a wise advise cos they may decide to do that before opening for new Individuals.

phizzle20:


Okay, thank you. I guess no date for Lagos at the moment. May be I will switch to Abuja then

felixboye1:
I made my payment yesterday with gtb app and it was stress-free. Within a minute or 2, you are done.

[qu weote author=AdoChel post=90456764]Hi everyone, hope you're doing fine.

Please has anyone been able to book a visa interview date of recent? Also, is it safe to pay the visa fee via the Gtbank app?



Thank you

Fabuloski:

Do every school provide full funding for masters programs? I am planning to go for Green Chemistry and I really don't have money to be serious.

Chemist009:
.... Good day house .....

Went for interview at Lagos consulate today....
The V.O was just asking and i was answering.... Until he asked, how many schools did you apply for?? In truth, I applied only one, but my Uncle and his people advised me to say 3 or more ..... So,
V.O : how many schools did you apply for??
Me : 3
V.O : name them
Me : Southeast east Missouri State University, Long island University and Columbia University
V.O : Do you have GRE??
Me : No
V.O : How did you apply for Columbia without GRE .....
... Ghen ghen, nai my mind cut�.. I began to muster and mumble words like: yeah, I applied Southeast and Long Island. And then,
V.O : But you said you applied Columbia���
Me : yes, they didn't require GRE....���

The next thing, nai V.O give me pink paper and said:
Sorry, you don't qualify. So, what do I do next?? Candid opinions please��

the1960editor:
Good afternoon, FelixBoye

I'd like to ask a question about payment using the app. There's a space where they ask for a date. Is it the date of birth or the date when the passport was issued?

Thank you.

AdoChel:
Is it possible to just switch or would one have to fill another ds160 form?

felixboye1:
I think you should fill another ds160 form if you are going to change to Abuja if you had already submitted your previous ds160. If you haven't submitted yet, just change the place to submit application to Abuja. Never mind if you chose Lagos when you started the application.

ZionSpecie:
Good day all. Please pardon me if my question has been asked before. I'm new here.

Is it possible to apply for F-1 visa at this time, whether in Lagos ror Abuja?

I am supposed to resume this Fall and my school just mailed me to know if I'll be able to meet up.

Thanks

Rbab:
I had a late application picked 4 schools due to my professional and academic history plus the covid 19 pandemic.I was given a GRE waiver after sending my synopsis to some school. Can any one help me out on how to go about visa application. I need to move fast pls

rotexxxx24:
Good day people

Please is there anybody on this platform that got both admission and funding to study at NCAT this fall 2020.

Let's connect, please

Thanks

Rbab:
I had a late application picked 4 schools due to my professional over 11years in health financing and academic history graduated with MBBs 15years ago plus the covid 19 pandemic.I was given a GRE waiver after sending my synopsis to some school. Can any one help me out on how to go about visa application. I need to move fast pls

Rbab:
I just got an admission today the 9th June for a PhD program in public health policyAnd told school resume 2week in August. I will be taking my 10 year old dependant. Can someone help me out on the fastest way to go about my visa application thank you.

klawaaa:
Were you funded through any GA?

AdoChel:
I already submitted it. Would filling another ds160 render the former one null..?
Does anyone know when the embassy in Lagos would make appointment dates available? Wondering whether I should wait...

judithidoghogm:


Congratulations on your admission dear.Have you gotten your I-20 form from the school? If no ,you need to apply to the school for it so you can use it for your visa application.I doubt if there’s an available date at Lagos embassy but Abuja ‘s available date is November for visa interview.

Please what’s the name of the school?

Justochi:


You do not need to fill another DS160 to switch your appointment venue provided your DS160 is alright. I interacted with a Consular who told me that. Just choose Abuja on the schedule appointment page. As for me, I will wait for Lagos because there is plan to consider F1 visa applicants as priority whenever they commence. This information was contained in the e-mail I received from them when I made the inquiry.
Best.

Rbab:
I had a late application picked 4 schools due to my professional over 11years in health financing and academic history graduated with MBBs 15years ago plus the covid 19 pandemic.I was given a GRE waiver after sending my synopsis to some school. Can any one help me out on how to go about visa application. I need to move fast pls

Justochi:


I got this e-mail responses from Abuja Consular and Lagos Consular today

Consular Abuja
2:45 PM (1 hour ago)
to me

Both the Embassy and Consulate are closed for routine services. Student visas fall within this category. We will make announcements on social media and our website when we reopen for visa interviews.

Please also consult with your university’s website. Some schools have already made decisions about the Fall semester. Some are still evaluating their options.

Regards.

Consular Section Abuja


Lagos EmergencyLagosNIV
2:08 PM (2 hours ago)
to me

Hello,

At this time the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos is closed to all visa operations.



Please know that the entire Department of State team is taking this issue seriously and are seeking ways to ensure that aspiring and returning students will receive priority attention once routine visa operations can resume. The U.S. Consulate will publicize any announcement on the resumption of student visa interviews once information is available.



Respectfully,


Lagos Visa Unit


So, this is the case now

4hranc:
Hello Guys,

I have been following this thread for quite a while now, and it has been highly informative for me. I am preparing for visa interview whenever the embassy give the green light for F1 interviews, and I will like a thorough review/criticism of my proposed transcript.

Please do not hesitate to raise further questions that I can also answer.

VO; Good morning, pass me your I-20
Me: Good morning, here it is (passing the document to the officer)


VO: what are you going to the US for?
Me: I'm going to earn a doctoral degree in Sport and Exercise Science, with emphasis on Biomechanics at the University of Northern Colorado (UNCO), Greeley.


VO: Why did you choose UNCO?
Me: UNCO has a highly regarded Sport and Exercise Science doctoral program that uses an interdisciplinary approach to prepare one for teaching, research and scientific writing. These are skills/competencies critical to take my career in the academia forward. Asides the top-notch biomechanics research facilities at UNCO, working with an outstanding mentor like Prof JS, in a nascent research area of postural stability among oncology patients will prepare me to standout in the competition for faculty appointments on my return to Nigeria. UNCO has a graduate faculty placement rate close to 100 percent. Additionally, I was offered a full time graduate teaching assistantship position that came with full tuition waiver, and a monthly stipend to upgrade my laboratory teaching skillset.


VO: How did you hear about the school?
Me: As a Biomechanics enthusiast, I follow happenings on an online Biomechanics forum called Biomech-l. It was on this platform that I read about Prof JS's research and the school. Following our email exchanges and conversations, he encouraged me to apply to the PhD program of his school built on personalized mentorship. This mentorship and interdisciplinary approach to research is what I have always wanted for my doctoral training.


VO: How many institutions did you apply to?
Me: I only applied to UNCO. Though I contacted Professors at University of Pittsburgh and University of Kentucky, I got no response from either.


VO: Did you write any exam.
Me: Yes, GRE. Test of English was waived for me on request, based on my academic and work history.


VO: What was your Test Score
Me: I scored 294; V-150 & Q-144


VO: what do you mean when you said work history?
Me: I have been lecturing at the Department of PT, of a state university for over three years now. I have also been involved in a number of research activities that as resulted in peer reviewed journal publications.


VO: What will your program be like?
Me: My PhD program at UNCO entails taking courses such a Biomechanics of Locomotion, Advanced Biomechanics, and undertaking supervised practicum in college Teaching. I expect to learn high-level research methods and technologies, in addition to professional standards in clinical practice and Biomechanics applications for cancer rehabilitation. The program will cover advanced statistics, research design, quantitative methods, laboratory techniques and computer-aided research.


VO: What will your responsibility be as a graduate assistant?
Me: I am expected to work 18 hours per week as an instructor of record for undergraduate students in the Biomechanics laboratory and also conduct research.

VO: What do you plan to do with your degree?
Me: I intend to return back to my lecturing position at the state university on a much improved appointment to the one I currently have. In collaboration with the faculty at UNCO and biomechanists around the world, I hope to setup a biomechanics research laboratory that would be focused on improving the quality of life of cancer survivors in Nigeria.


I am open to your reviews please.