Yemi256:



Pls can someone enlighten us on this? Whoever traveled recently should attest to this, abeg.

tboy47:
Please gurus in tthe house. My interview is scheduled for nextweek tuesday. I need scrutiny on these areas please

VO- where are you going to

am going to ths us to obtain masters degree in physics with specialization in exploration geophysiccs at texas a and m university commerce

Why Texas a and m

I was awarded a graduate assistantship that covers part of my tuition and living expenses, but more importantly, the ongoing research been conducted by Dr blount on ACTivation analysis in petroleum exploration aligns with my career of interest in becoming a geophysicist and its also essential in the professional advancement in the geophysics sector i hope to work on my return to nigeria

Why this degree

As an undergraduate, i developed interest in this particular aspect of physics, there is a huge deficiency in the amount of geophysicist in nigeria
And most of d seismic evlauations are been done by expartriate . So getting this degree will not just equip me with the skills to be highly employable but will also deepen my technical know bow to work as am expert

What will this degree do for you

This degree will prepare me to participate in the oil field developement in my country

What are your plans ater graduation

On my return to nigeria, i intend to enter geophysics field and take up geophysicist job positions so i can make significant contributions to project that requires geophysics applications. Project such as exploration of oil and mineral deposits in the north central

LagosismyHome:


But is not today .... been on nairaland actively 2 years and have seen Vo here now and there. There was one who used to comment on post here

naijatisumi:
I'm so down right now...House please forgive my typo error

Dear All,

Please i need sincere clarification and response

Two years (2017) ago my wife travel to the STATE with an F1 visa, but when she got there she realized she was 2 month pregnant tho she was menstruating and all. Anyway she got registered in the school and became the best in her department even with the pregnancy and all school fees payment was duly paid.

In between she registered for Insurance and medicare as a student through the school to deliver our baby,doing this period she has to chill out a semester so as to have the baby as such she has a semester left but her VISA will expired next week.

Anyway i advise her to come back to Nigeria so as to renew her VISA then go back to finish the last semester and make the family proud. She schedule her interview and eventually got the white paper after enough drilling and all but the VO requested for the medical invoice which she replied she's not with the invoice. She was then told to mail it over to there office at ISOLO.

Since there was no payment made as the insurance covered for the payment we sent a mail to the hospital from Nigeria and they provided the medical invoice but stated it was all covered by ALAMEDA medical and we submitted same at DHL, to my surprise today when i went to DHL for the passport i saw a blue paper. sincerely i almost POO on my body, i read through and realised she has been denied. Sincerely i need advise as am blank right now. I advise her to come over to renew her VISA in Nigeria while she insist i should allow her finish her MSC programme before. Sincerely i'm so sad and sick right now.

Please house what can be done, we got another detailed invoice from the hospital today with the amount the insurance company paid for the medicare. I dont know if another VISA fee should be paid and she should go for another interview or is there a way we can go pay the medical fee and then reschedule another interview as i just want her to finish her MSC and come back home. Please note we paid all school fees totaling over 35000$

I'm so sad and down right now...I just need advise please house

samdgreat2011:
Please my people, I need your help concerning my matter o.

I already have my f1 visa (of course I've shared my testimony since May), and the person who intends to sponsor the deficit for f2 for that of my wife and son is really ready now and is even willing to transfer the money to us. She is a cousin actually.

Should we stick to her giving us her bank statements or we should have the money in our account and just use our own statement for interview.

I'm asking because of the issue of cash inflow/outflow that is usually being considered by VOs

segunbolawole:
Washere broda mi, thanks a lot...
Which school gave you full funding... Let me start listing info down...

casid:


Thanks.

No doubts but the school's plan is expensive. I am looking for alternatives to save cost.

segunbolawole:
So, they denied my Visa today in Lagos.

Don't bother asking about transcript. I'm not refiring on the course and School.

So, I figured the song here is the way to go (Funding is the New Ivy)... And I think the thing about Masters that can be done online is a thing too and Aunty/Uncle funding is becoming a no no... He didn't even ask for SOA.

So... I'm starting all over again... I wish I knew this page before I started...

Please....Sharwama, Lagosismyhome and anyone to put me thru how to go about funding... I will be glad..

casid:
Please, can anyone recommend a health insurance plan for international student studying in the USA?

seyewest:


I can get you from New York to Tallahassee for N44k.

seyewest:

I can get you from New York to Tallahassee for N44k.

seyewest:


Bus and train can never be cheaper than plane for a trip from New York to Florida (By bus is more than 19hrs) . I will advise you to re-check your trip.

hammed71:
Bro air maroc flies to Miami, same price with newyork.Then from Miami take a bus or flight to Florida.its cheap

handoffire:
Hello house. . Good day to you all. I appreciate the work you are doing from 2017.
This is my first time travelling
Am an F1 visa student whose school is in Missouri. I have few questions to ask pls

1. My school is in Missouri but I already booked a flight to JFK from Lagos. Hope it wnt cause an issue, flights to JFK(215k airmaroc) were cheaper than flights to STL in missouri( about 600k on delta). I also intend to stay in New York for a few days with a mentor before going to missouri.

2. Also I know have already booked the airmaroc flight but is their services okay or at least moderate?

3. What is the range of amt of money I can bring in as a student .. am thinking of holding around 1k to 1.5k

4. Please what's the cheapest way to get to Missouri from newyork? Bus, flight, or train?

5. Any suggestion of a nice place to visit while in new your for a few days. .. my birthday would be two days after arrival

6. Also what are the likely questions I could be asked at the POE and should I bring a bank statement along. ?

Thanks sirs/ma's

sharwama:
SHARWAMA'S APPROVED VISA TRANSCRIPT.
Date: June 7, 2019
Venue: Lagos Consulate
Time:6:30 a.m
Gender of VO: Male
Window: I Didn't notice, I was blown away by his cuteness and jerry curl
Ok it was the second to last window, before the exit door.
I: (Smiling) Good morning sir
V.O: Good morning, please pass me your passport and your I-20.
I did and he was like "please push your passport a little bit further". I pushed it and asked, "is it okay now sir?"
VO: Yes it is. Why are you going to the US
I: (deep breath + killer smile) To uhm, pursue a masters degree in Biology, Biomedical Science Concentration at East Tennessee State University, Johnson City Tennessee.
V.O: Why this degree?
I: I really want to work as a research scientist at a renowned biomedical research Institute here in Nigeria. Unfortunately, a masters degree in Biology or a closely related field is the minimum requirement for such a position. So this degree would not just help me hone my research skills or build my critical thinking, it would qualify me for the position I really want, when I return.
V.O: So why did you pick this school?
I: (Gesticulating with magical hands) For me, it wasn't just about the generous funding I received, which I am extremely grateful for by the way, it had a lot more to do with the student-faculty relationship I have built with my potential supervisor, professor Burna boy. We Skyped a couple of times and we have chosen a thesis topic I am super excited about.
V.O: What other schools did you apply to?
I: I applied at Texas A&M University, Commerce
VO: uhum(while typing)
I: Cleveland State University Ohio and Kansas State University Manhattan Kansas.
VO: Have you travelled out of the country before?
I: I have not had the need to sir.
VO: Are you married
I: No sir
V.O: You said you have funding, let me see the evidence
I: My school did not give me an official letter but it's on the I-20(I pointed at the document so he looked at it)
V.O: Ok I see $9590 to be payed by someone ,who is this?
I: That's my mum sir
V.O: What does she do?
I: My mum is a business woman, she sells African fabrics and traditional bridal attires
V.O: Yes do you have any proof, I want to see evidence.
I was confused and he mentioned "or bank statement"
I: (Killer smile)Yes, with all pleasure. Just a moment please.
So I got the bank statement
V.O(while looking at the statement) Doesn't your mum have other children to sponsor in school?
I: (I never expected that question, so my English technically failed me, so I looked at him and answered) All of us have finished school, it remainder two of us.
I was so embarrassed about my grammatical blunder but I was glad he understood the point, we were all done with school except two of my siblings.
V.O: Ok, I will be approving your Visa. He hands me the white paper. Talked about pick up in three working days, gave me back my SOA and I-20, asked me to keep it carefully and I would need the latter at the port of entry... Told me to have a wonderful day
I: (Killer smile) Thank you and have a wonderful rest of the day too.
Yup, I bounced out of the building
THE END

hybeenoni:
@ Lagosismyhome and other experienced guys here, plz would appreciate your kind advice

Currently filling my DS-160 form and on the section of who will fund this travel, since I have a full graduate assistantship without any deficit,

1. Is it proper if I put the details of my department, since they are the provider of my funding.

2. Is it a must to go to the interview with SOA, even though I dont have any deficit in my I-20, because some people have advised that I go with SOA just in case the VO asked and that I should fill the details of the SOA provider on the space on who is funding this travel.

Plz really need your inputs, because I'm confused now and this issue has made me pause from filling the form for over a week now

MasterforceII:
Visa approved this morning at the Lagos consulate.
Got to the embassy around 5:30am for a 6:30am appointment. Joined the queue, did my biometrics and proceeded Window 2 for my interview. My interview was very short. This is my transcript as I remember:

V.O: Good morning.
Me: Good morning. How was your weekend.
V.O: Very well. Can you pass your documents please?
*passes documents and she examines them for about 10 seconds
V.O: So How did you get to know about this school?
Me: When I decided to apply to graduate school, I made research online about schools that offered research on grid integration of renewable energy resources and I came about Auburn University, amongst others.
V.O: How many other schools did you apply to?
Me: 8
V.0: Have you heard from all?
Me: No. I haven't heard from 3 schools.
V.O: How many schools have you been admitted to?
Me: 3 schools.
V.O: Can you name the schools you haven't heard from?
Me: I haven't heard from Iowa State, Virginia Tech and RPI.
V.O: Okay. Are you married?
Me: No.
V.O: Are you single?
Me: Yes I am.
V.O: Do you have any kids?
Me: No I dont.
V.O: Do you have any relative in the US?
Me: Yes, an aunt.
V.O: Where in the US is she?
Me: She's in Louisiana.
V.O: Congratulations, your visa will be ready in 3 days. You can pick it up at this location. You'll get a text from us when it is ready. Have a nice day.

Lol. To think I prepared all weekend to talk about my research and that wasn't even asked at all. Wasn't asked for GRE or Toefl scores or my funding. Felt rather anticlimatic as I was ready to answer questions about my research. lol. But regardless, I give thanks to God.

Grateful for this thread as it was very helpful in my preparation. Goodluck to everyone and see you in Trumpland or whoever owns the land in 2020.

sharwama:
Awww You are an inspiration my friend and I am humbled

NewAjala:


Finally it came through!!! I celebrate with you joyfully.. Your mock transcript was already an inspiration.. You saw it coming. I tap into your blessing bro... Go into that amelica and do exploit!

fairheart:
I think I told ya. Congratulations!

sharwama:
TALE OF AN APPROVED VISA
Written by Miss Sharwama
I remember my heart pounding as I had my bath at 4:30 a.m. yesterday. I was so afraid, I couldn’t even sponge properly. I kept asking myself, “Sharwama after all the noise you have been making on NL, what if you get denied?” “What if you stutter and can’t make eye contact with the VO”… As I applied cream on my chocolate skin, I remember hearing a very gentle voice “Sharwama be still and know that I am God, I have gone ahead of you to make the crooked places straight”. This really gave me courage.
My uncle drove me to the embassy; my interview was at 6:30 a.m. and I got there right on time. I followed all the processes and protocol kini and then I came face-to-face with the visa officer. I paid no attention to the window number. I said a mental prayer “Father, the hour has come, glorify your daughter” and the Lord spoke to me “Sharwama, I have glorified you before and I will do it again”.

VO: Good morning and how are you?
Sharwama: Good morning. I am not sure how I feel; I have butterflies in my stomach.
VO: (Smiles) I understand how you feel, this won’t take much time. Pass me your I-20, passport and SEVIS receipt (I did)
VO: Why do you need this visa?
Sharwama: I want to pursue a masters in Biology Program at East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee. I can’t do that if my visa isn’t approved.
VO: I see here that your sponsor is your mother but you also have a graduate assistantship, I am impressed!
Sharwama: I am glad you are.
VO: I will be approving your visa (hands me the white paper with circled location. Gave me back my I-20 and SEVIS receipt. Said the whole tyonteugdfvcvnm,jklpewszxcvbnmi but I didn’t hear anything. When she was done talking, I was still staring at her. The next person was already behind me)
VO: You can leave now
Sharwama: Is that all? You didn’t ask why I chose ETSU, the schools I applied to, what I have been doing since, you didn’t ask my study plan or even what this degree would do for me or my plans after completion?
(She was about interrupting but I burst into tears)
Sharwarma: Do you know how much the bank charged my sponsor in order to print statements of her multiple accounts? Or the stress it took to colour-print my GRE and TOEFL scores? I nearly had an accident you know. So what would I do with these papers now? Maybe you don’t know this, but I spent the last three months of my life, waking up in the middle of the night to rehearse for this interview and all you did was ask THREE questions? Would you please interview me again?
Her mouth was wide open, her eyes were all out of the socket, and she was in utter shock! Next, a security officer approached me. I knew he would show me out. As he led me, I tightly held on to the white paper and my documents. For some reason, I turned to the VO and saw her smiling at me. I wiped my tears and smiled back. Right there in that moment, I knew she would go to bed with memories of a crazy girl who had her F1 visa approved effortlessly and just couldn’t believe it.
Yes, I remember tasting something in my mouth, kinda tasted like Ribena and I kept licking my mouth till I opened my eyes and saw Martins, my little nephew with Ribena in his hands. It was 7:30 a.m.; I jumped out of bed, knowing I would be late for work. I hurriedly had my bath, brushed my teeth, there was no time for the normal early morning pooing. I ran out of the house, stopped Keke and entered. As he drove me, I couldn’t help but smile. Although, I knew my boss would query me for coming late, I was grateful because my beautiful dream was worth it…
Written by the girl who keeps seeing V.O’s in her sleep.
Inspired by samdgreat2011’s approved visa

sharwama:
Yaaay!!!
Whup whup!!!
Congratulations sir
You have inspired me to post my approved transcript as well. Wait make I chop belleful first

Johnolukolade:

Hi bro... I sent a PM, kindly revert.
Regards.

fairheart:
You are doing fine. This is a transcript a visa will be issued for--if everything goes well during the interview. So, I expect you to come back here and share the news of your approval. This is a good transcript. The question is, can you calmly and confidently deliver this in front of a VO? A mock would reveal. Find someone and do morning and night mock with.

Best

Charitoo:
VO: Congratulations! Your Visa is approved.

Haha... Wishing you all the best!

Charitoo:
... I'm going for a PhD degree in Physics at Florida State University, Tallahassee (maybe you can then mention your area of interest)

... "US is a superpower"(sounds kinda vague sha)... maybe "Schools in the US are top class and well equipped with world class research facilities that will afford me the opportunity of carrying out excellent research or you can add that a degree is the US has an international recognition"... "The highest powered magnetic laboratory in the world is in FSU where I'll be studying." (if you'll be mentioning this at all, state how it affects your study there, I think)
... As per why Florida, the first statement doesn't really address the question; make your reason research based, or program based and if possible state how this research is unique... I chose FSU because I am interested in the research of Dr XYZ on this. The research is unique as it deals with the abc'ing of xyz using efg.... (I think you get the idea)


.... you can add, How did you know about the school? What will this degree do for you ? and What will you be doing as a Research Assistant ?

I hope this helps.