Tallvictor23:


He said visa fee here not sevis fee payment . You can’t book an appointment without paying the visa fee

Sorry. I thought I saw sevis fee.

Tallvictor23:


I think it is , one of documents needed for emergency is the sevis fee receipt. If it has been approved before without it then wow , first time I’m hearing it . But I think paying and uploading the receipt is better . Better safe than sorry

The sevis fee receipt is not what's needed to request an emergency appointment.

It's a letter or document that proves that you need a closer date for the interview.

Tallvictor23:


Yes you have to pay , if not you won’t be able to book appointment.

You shouldn't be so sure.

Sevis fee payment can be made at about 72 (or 48) hours to your appointment date.

Therefore, it's not needed to book an appointment.

Kaka118:
But have you seen anyone whose EA was approved without SEVIS receipt, this thing is done once oooo, so please can you confirm this, my start date is jan 19th, so do I go on and request for one.

The person told you the truth. I have also posted a detailed procedure from admission to interview and beyond. I think you can find it two threads back.

As for your situation, you have two options: it is either you immediately request an extension (day of your arrival) letter from your school/program and apply for an emergency appointment, or you defer your admission till Fall 2023.

Good luck!

Nooziinoo:


I read your post were you mentioned it.

Like I told a very close friend of mine who has been rejected from all 7 schools she applied to (She has a first class in microbiology), let’s leave this biological sciences for Americans. Unless you have a Masters degree preferably from Europe/UK/Australia/NZ/Japan/SK/China. I even advised her to through in some applications for Environmental related programs and Biology Education PhDs but she didn’t listen. These programs are very competitive and admit very few.

Although some people get lucky. If I recall, someone here got into one of the biological sciences PhDs at Yale a few years back. Maybe you go contact them and see if they can provide insight on your application.

This assertion is wrong. I have seen folks with Master´s and Bachelor's Degrees from Nigeria getting into Biological Sciences and Biomedical PhD programs in the US.

I agree that the competition for places in these programs is becoming very fierce year after year. However, saying that folks "should leave the programs for Americans" is not right—it might even sound demoralising to some people.

Subsequently, I´d like to reiterate that having a first-class is not enough for this. It is important to have rudimentary (even intermediate) knowledge of the current software and tools used in the field. Particularly, for folks looking at the aforementioned programs, it is essential to have a working knowledge of R, Python, Basic Linux and related programs. Furthermore, basic knowledge of bioinformatics and wet lab experience (through internships). Trying your hands (analysis) on various biological data (related to your research area) in various public repositories to test your knowledge would be very beneficial too. It could even help you buttress your points about your passion and zeal for the field in your letter of motivation, statement of purpose or personal statement.

Also, improving knowledge by enrolling in several Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and attending related (in-person/virtual) conferences and workshops (there are many available now—thanks to COVID-19). Having membership in National and International Professional Associations in your field should also be considered.

The bitter truth is those you are competing with from the global north have robust opportunities to gain many experiences (wet and dry lab/conferences/posters presentations) before they finish their undergraduate studies. Therefore, you cannot come and tell them (the admission committee) to pick you ahead of them by having a first-class. So, it is not really about luck; check the profiles of those that got into these programs from Nigeria—you will understand what I am trying to say.

I hope this helps someone.

chibertha:
Not possible.
Without I-20 no SEVIS number
Without SEVIS no. they can not pay SEVIS fees
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They may require you to pay for Sevis before sending form I-20.

Just leave him/her be.


Was it not here I saw someone without admission giving Visa interview advice?


Very confident ignorant (pay SEVIS before getting I-20 ��)

Let him/her continue to yarn dust.

BigIyanga:

Yes some universities require u to do that.

Ok.

But how do you generate the SEVIS coupon without the SEVIS ID (usually found on the I-20)?

The rate at which they ignorantly misinform others is alarming.

It is here I see people yet to get admission dishing out Visa interview advice.

Very pathetic.

Ambycris2020:
Good morning friends.please I need an advice on how to go about in processing my visa.i got an admission to study MBA at Chatham university Pittsburgh U.S.A. for fall 2023.I contacted the school and they said dey wud send me my i-20 soon.So I want to know when dey send the i-20.what will be the next step to go about in processing the visa.thanks

After admission (and funding for those who need it), and you've decided where you want to go:

✅ Request for your i-20 from your school. Some give one or both of soft/hard copy, and you might pay shipping fee for hardcopy in some schools ($50 - $100). You'll usually supply details of passport page, ability to cover cost like funding letter or bank statement, etc. for this.

✅ Get the i-20. I'll suggest you request the e-copy even if the school wants to send hardcopy, so that you can use the details to book your visa interview while awaiting the hard copy. A4 printed of i-20 is acceptable at embassy. After i-20, the next 3 items can be in any order.

✅ Start filling your DS-160 form online at https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/ . You can use this video as a guide when filling it: https://www.facebook.com/287980197932222/videos/318718789713853

✅ Create a CGI profile at https://www.ustraveldocs.com/ng/ng-niv-appointmentschedule.asp and pay for your visa fee, costs #67,200 with GT Bank, and book your date at your desired location if an available one shows.

✅ Pay Sevis fee. You can create a coupon at fmjfee.com but someone in the US has to pay it for you. It costs $350, but there might be a $10 processing fee and people's dollar rates differ. So expect a wide range when converted. To be safe, the payment must be confirmed at least 72 hours prior to your interview.

✅ Prepare for your interview and ace it.✌�

✅ Book your flight, typical ranges can cost from 250k - 400k for cheapest ones depending on location, or go for the more expensive and comfortable ones.

Good luck.�

*Copied*.

BigIyanga:

They may require you to pay for Sevis before sending form I-20.

Pay for SEVIS before handing out the I-20?

Who would require that?

As far as I know, proof of funding (assistantship/fellowship/statement of account/how he/she is goingto fund the study) is the only thing that would be required in order to release the I-20.

Guruindahouse:
My monicker here has been compromised for sometime now. I just managed to retrieve my account.

I have been following your posts here as a guest because our situation is not too different from yours because we want to apply for F1 and F2 visas but the is issue is that we are not presently in Naija. So, i just want to know if there is anyone that can advise us on what to do since our country of residence is different from country of citizenship (Nigeria)

I have seen cases where people are rejected because their country of residence is different from their country of citizenship. A

Pls all advice are welcome. Thanks

I don't know where you saw these, but I wouldn't agree that the cause of their rejections was due to their residency status. Since you guys are lawful residents of that country, you have every right to apply for your US visas in that country. Also, you don't need a permanent residency before you can do that. Just your valid resident permit is enough.

I am actually talking from experience(Germany). Interviews (with VOs) outside Nigeria are not as rigorous/chaotic (they are usually with ease) as compared to those in Nigeria. You just need to show them why you are going to the US and what you are going to do after the completion of your program. The spouse should also be able to convince the VO.

In addition, Europe (just an example) wouldn't raise an eyebrow as to why you are going with your spouse to the US. Their social welfare and how they handle the issue of the family wouldn't let them do that.

Magink:
Good day everyone,

Please, I'm going to study National Security MS in University of New Haven.

But, what is written on my I20 form is Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. The explanation given is that, the program is registered in SEVIS under a different name.
Please what should I say is my course of study when the VO ask?

Kindly advise...
Thank you

The one in your admission letter(on the program´s website).

Gokoyer1401:
"Your interest in the graduate chemistry program here at University of *** as well as your questions, have been forwarded to me.

All accepted applicants will be given a monthly stipend and tuition remission. Complete the application with all documents uploaded and fields filled in and you will be in consideration."

Abeg house what does this mean?

NB: because the woman has stopped replying me o. Na WA o for funding Wahala.

It means that you have nothing to worry about (there is funding) if you are accepted into the program. If there is no need to secure a potential supervisor prior to acceptance (check with the program), go ahead and submit your application.

Chaps112:
. Thanks. Is Cat B

Check the interview checklist on the consulate website.

Very important.

Kobojunkie:
Adjust for population size? Why?.

Cos both countries don't have the same population size.

Many make this mistake while comparing things, places, countries, and the likes. To be fair with comparison, you need to scale the quantity of interest by the same weight. Say, the number of homeless people per 10 000, 100 000 0r 1 000 000 inhabitants and so on.

This reminds me of the recent arrow attacks that killed people in Norway. There were people saying the country is still very peaceful compared with the US death rates from such attacks. However, the pro-US group of the arguments brought in the population sizes of the two countries and said it was because the US has a larger pop size (which is true) than Norway. It was only when such attacks in the two countries were compared per 100 000 people (scaled)of the population that they realized the US indeed has higher rates of such attacks than Norway.

I hope I was able to make myself clear with the explanation.

PS: I'm not here to take any sides

Kobojunkie:
In the entire United States of America, there are approximately 750,000 homeless people. Compare this number to Over 24 million homeless in Nigeria , with over 10 million of then children, and tell us please how this is a balanced comparison being made here.

You need to adjust for population size.

Nonetheless, Nigeria has far higher numbers than the US in totality.

emmakc:
I am still waiting for my goods and you guys are not picking or giving me replies. I am surprised to see you still promoting your brand. This is almost a month now for express shipping please.

This is the same thing happening here now. At least, a response to people's messages would have gone a long way.

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I contacted you about sending my goods to you from different suppliers some few days ago but you said it's going to attract some extra charges for packaging. What's that extra charge or are you not interested in shipping? Maybe what you do is only procurement.

chris4gold:


How often do u go 4 check-up?

wahza:
salam. pls is there any kind of grnup chat 4 awardees?..

Yes

But these politicians self........ They can actually bring Naira back to its former level if they stop hoarding dollars.

That's what I saw from Google.

Just checking online converter for naira and USD, I saw #184 = 1$

Mallamsahoo1:


Asalam alayqum brother, can you share me your experience as a beneficiary?, the mode of the exam and how to calculate point to know one's chance.
I want to apply this year.

Waalaykum salaam warohmotullah wabarokatuh
It was really due to Allah's rahmo. But I prepared very well also for the exam. If your CGPA is strong, you have an edge over some people.
Then the exam, it was really tough for those of us that did it in OAU, people were complaining and it was really tough. What I will advise you to do is practice, practice and practice and don't leave out prayers. You can lay your hands on books on quantitative reasoning GRE pq and most importantly, CURRENT AFFAIRS that deals with WORLD. out of the 80 questions we attempted that day, if I can still remember, more than 40 are current affairs-world. English and mathematics (QR and VR). I think little of ICT.
I WISH YOU THE BEST.

Harbidexy5:
heard they have started paying Oau and others their money also
they started yesterday how true is this

That's true, was also a beneficiary.

i think something is going to happen very soon.....whats the situation in your school?

colabra:
Pls who has been paid and hw much?

some schools have been paid as i've heard.But in OAU, we have not been paid.They paid #150,000 last year.

shakaz:
what school? Are you from Ede?

OAU. Not from osun. I'm from Oyo state. Please let's drop our numbers here so that we will keep ourselves abreast of latest information.
07069321737

Lodge a formal complaint to consumer protection council

See bigots everywhere!!!

Some people are blind to happiness and good things. All what they know is hatred and sorrows

I received a message back in December asking me to supply my info. Also saw some colleagues of mine that received the same message but since then, we have not heard anything again.