tonero4urch:
Visa Transcript

Consulate: Ankara -Turkey

Attempt : 5 (two B1B2 tourist visa in Nigeria, one B1B2 tourist visa and J1 work and travel visa in Ankara -Turkey).

Interview : As a family (with my Turkish wife)

School : Georgia State University -Atlanta Georgia USA.

Cost of Attendance : 57k dollars

Funding : I would say i am fully funded (monthly stipend and an on-campus employment as a lab Assistant) because without adding my wife as dependent I should have a surplus of 150 dollars but because I am going with her i have deficit of 4,630 dollars)

Program : Department of Mathematics and Statistics (Biostatistics concentration). I already have a masters in Statistics degree from Ankara university Ankara - Turkey which was on scholarship by the Turkish Government.

Visa status : Approved

Congrats. Is it PhD or Masters?

Make una help with comprehensive list of foodstuffs when I fit carry enter US oh.

revenant:
Please what are the food items one should bring to the US? Egusi, Ogbolo, Pepper, Garri....... please I need a comprehensive list, make I dey prepare small small.

Please what are the food items one should bring to the US? Egusi, Ogbolo, Pepper, Garri....... please I need a comprehensive list, make I dey prepare small small.

harveygordon:
Please o. How can I pay for flight (Qatar Airways) given the dollar limitation on naira debit card?

Call them to know the exchange rate they are using then transfer the naira equivalent to their Nigerian bank account. On the remark you must include your booking reference number (PNR) & telephone number. The process is very quick no hassle at all, but call to find the exchange rate (I paid a balance because of this). I was told that there was currency converter on thier website but since I already paid I didn't border to check.

Visa Approved
Lagos Consulate
Alot of blue papers flying across board on that day.
I arrive lagos on Sunday all the hotels that was recommended here to me where fully booked that (it was showering so everywhere is abit cold) evening. Finally got one by 9pm.

My interview experience below:

She did more of typing/reading than asking me questions.

VO: Good morning and welcome, give me your 1-20/passport
Me: Good morning, here is it.
VO: Typed/read for about 1-2minutes, She then ask why do you want to study this course in this (She never mentioned the name of the school) school.
Me: I want to study this course in this school because of the research work of Professor James Madison which I believe can be easily transferred to case studies in the region where I am from in Nigeria (She looked at me with surprised). His research at the moment is on solute transport modeling of contaminant in groundwater, I believe the skills and knowledge I will acquire from working with him on this project will help me address the issue of groundwater contamination we are currently facing. The region where I am from, we are faced with a range of challenges one of which is groundwater contamination.
VO: Typed/read for another 1-2 minutes then she ask what will you do with this course?.
Me: I want to set up my own Environmental Consulting Firm to work with Federal Ministry of Environment and Water Resources in ensuring that there is access to clean water for everyone in the region.
VO: Typed/read for another 1-2 minutes then she ask I see you have a deficit ($10, 560), who is paying?
Me: My friend who is based in Canada (She looked at me)
VO: Is he a Canadian?
VO: No
VO: What is your relationship with him?
Me: He is my friend from childhood, we grew up in the same neighborhood. He is passionate about my plans of establishing my own consulting firm.
VO: What does he do
Me: He work with an SSS organization in Canada.
VO: Typed/read for another 1-2 minutes then she ask where do you work?
Me: I work with DYZ Services; we are into a range of work that include groundwater investigation and borehole development.
VO: Gave me the white paper and said I should follow the instructions on the paper.

Note:
What I notice on that day is that alot of persons are largely unprepared for the interview. There was this guy who built up his case very well and then the VO ask him where is the bank statement of his sponsor, he said he didn't bring it and that he had used it to apply for his 1-20 initial. There where others I can't mention here.

My interview wasn't as smooth as it is up there, but I ensured that I nailed all the points. After preparations pray to the being you serve. I prayed to God, because in my own case I cannot take God out of the scheme of thing (not by my power).

I just thought I should share this here.

Goodday all. Please those who went for Visa Interview on Monday and got approved, have you gotten your Passport with Visa?.

I need assistance with direction to Demilis Hotel & Bayland Hotel. I am coming from Delta State and hitting the embassy in the morning.
Thank you.

Schrodinger1:

Have you tried changing your source of network? It could be due to poor internet connection. Ensure you save every page before moving forward so you can easily retrieve last work.

Let me switch network and see

Tayoade19:


Make sure your internet connection is strong, if it's not it will time out every 20 minutes or less.

My network is strong, I find it very strange.

Please I need solutions; when filling the DS 160 FORM, it kept timing-out every seconds. What could be the problem? I have been trying to fill the form for like 2days now.
Thank you.

TWoods:


Don't risk it if you do not have the funds or a defined way to cover your loans. Hopefully your scholarship comes through.

Thank You

revenant:
Good day all.
So I got an admission for an MSc program (Environmental Science) in the US with no funding. Although the Program Director told me that they are working on additional funding (Which I cannot rely on) and will inform me if there is any update regarding funding.

The total funds required for one academic is about $34,000 (All Fees including living expenses). I am thinking about accessing loan for the Program through one of the agency mentioned on this thread. And a friend is willing to gift me some funds as well. I can be able to take care of Visa Fee, SEVIS Fee and Flight fare.

I want to know from those who are already based in the US if this is worth the risk, most especially with the loan repayment.

All opinions are welcome.

Thank You

Please I need input. Thanks.

Good day all.
So I got an admission for an MSc program (Environmental Science) in the US with no funding. Although the Program Director told me that they are working on additional funding (Which I cannot rely on) and will inform me if there is any update regarding funding.

The total funds required for one academic is about $34,000 (All Fees including living expenses). I am thinking about accessing loan for the Program through one of the agency mentioned on this thread. And a friend is willing to gift me some funds as well. I can be able to take care of Visa Fee, SEVIS Fee and Flight fare.

I want to know from those who are already based in the US if this is worth the risk, most especially with the loan repayment.

All opinions are welcome.

Thank You

Experience of a close friend:
This is for those who might be having similar problem/challenges with WES regarding the "YEAR" of award on ECA. His certificate has the date he completed his final examination (2008), date he was awarded the certificate (2009), and date the Vice Chancellor signed the certificate (2011). WES decided to use the date the VC signed the certificate rather than the YEAR of award. Nigga have been working with Statement of Result since 2010. He had to write WES regarding the discrepancy in the ECA & Certificate. WES responded with an apology and a revised ECA with the YEAR of award was issued.

theconsortium:
WES just sent me an update that they are reviewing my documents after showing documents received for about a week. Does who have done WES, do you know how long it will still take?

It will take you approximately 40+ days to hear anything meaningful from WES (Base on current trend).

That is why it is always good to contact the agencies responsible for things like this, not relying on hearsey and speculations. BTW you said earlier that they "WES" said you must submit another credentials for Course By Course is that correct? Pardon me if I got you wrong.

Fabulousfinite:
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@ofime123, please kindly respond to the question on Delsu transcript.

Outside processing fee what was the cost for posting.

Thanks

Cost of posting varies from UPS-DHL. For DHL, it was about #11k+ sometime ago. UPS was less down that amount at the time. I don't know if prices has changed since then.

clock89:

Do you even need a P.O box? I used my home address and it was delivered to my doorstep

cc @Tlontin

What was your shipping method? Standard Mail or DHL. My experience with Standard Mail without P.O. Box, my letters have ended in someone else box. These has happen to me on three different occasions, though outside Lagos. If that ll work for the fellow then no problem he could fill in his/her house address.

Tlontin:
I want to pay for WES today,
Please can I use my Ecobank MasterCard to pay?
Should I use a standard mail or international courier?
What mailing address can I use as I don’t have a p.o. box address?
Thanks

Don't waste your money use standard mail (You can always use the soft copy that ll be available in your account). For your address; you can use your Church/Mosque/Others address if they have an active P.O. Box.

Jbelieve:


Please is there anybody that used this NOC 0711. Kindly help me.

You cannot copy the roles and responsibilities as stated on CIC; that is not right. Here is what I think you should do sit-down and correlate your job duties with that of CIC. It doesn't have to match word-word, but it should mean the same thing/function the same way.

darlingdadon:
@NewMum

Can you kindly help with the NOC for a Civil/Structural Engineer? Asking for my brother.

Please don't let people annoy you to the extent of not doing what you can to help others.

Congratulations and may the Odds be in your favor as you plan your trip to CA

In addition to what others have said check this link: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/eligibility/find-national-occupation-code.html
On the filter items (search bar) type in Civil Engineer and see what you have. Your brother knows his job duties, he can continue from there. These things are not difficult.

MsJanez01:


Please if am using ICES do i neee to take along any transcript request form to the school like WES

Check the ICES website to get the requirement!

adosjun:


When was that? I heard they just increased the transcript and verification amount to 15k while courier service 20k.

That was February, 2017.

adosjun:


Could that be uniport? My contact said they don't charge for verification after the #35,500 paid for the transcript and courier services.

Fellow Uniport alumni should help confirm this.

The last time I check at Uniport I was charged for verification between 15-16k. I don't know if things has change.

sipsip:
Good evening everyone, my first time commenting even though i have been a silent follower for a while. Please i am having issues with my school replying by mail or post to WES. Transcript has been received by WES but I was informed a confirmation mail was sent to DELSU. Called my contact in the school and had to pay about 25k for a response to WES?? I did. Still school hasn't reverted. I wonder why. Is that how cumbersome the process is? Thanks.

It is not that difficult with reference to DELSU. Does your contact work in the school? Are you sure He/She has gone to check if the mail from WES has been responded to.

Guitarlife:

Am your fan though, I know how "easy" it is to get the money, I pray money will not stand in your way. I almost lost the chance to apply too cos of cash, it would have been devastating
To answer your question, it will be nice if you can put the cash in treasury bill or fixed deposit bearing your name about 4 or 5 months before, atleast to be on the safe side other wise you could have family transfer the money to you and do a gift deed that they are giving you the money permanently, I wonder if having 2 gift deeds wont be too suspicious though.

Coming from a very sensible person, weldon.

hifyty:
i would say i got lucky most of the time as i was never asked especially when the conversation usually starts with me declaring that i am not yet landed and i am just counting down my notice period. some of them outrightly tell you this can't work and but then again, absolutely nothing to lose by trying.

Ok

hifyty:
Folks,
I just wanted to share the approach I used in getting multiple job offers.

And you were not asked why you had to put a Canadian address while you are not in the country?

ojbabe:
Thank a lot. I am not the one as i am not in Delta state, he will sort himself out with this info. Cheers.

Ok

ojbabe:
The person is not in Nigeria. please do you know how long will it take to verify?

Are you the one paying on His/Her behalf; If yes, if you do all that I have said above it will not take more than 48hrs to do the verification.

ojbabe:
Good morning, please can anybody help with contact regarding Wes verification from Delsu. I am asking for a friend who received the email from Wes that photocopies of his documents have been sent to Delsu for verification. Thanks

You don't need any contact, go to the registrars office. Confirm if they have receive the mail, pay for the verification fee (by draft so that you can finish the process the same day). They will get it done for you.

Fuzzyman:






I am a woman ,it is my love for Manchester United that created all these problems

WOMAN ! Lol

Had to comment when I saw this One Love to a fellow RED. GGMU!