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Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Stevenssen(m): 4:58pm On Mar 05, 2021 |
Krissy01:Russia (They definitely don't share info with US) Poland (there is a student visa thread for this) Italy (They have a student visa thread too) Best options I would suggest are Netherlands, Sweden or Norway (they all have student visa threads here too) but I don't know how difficult their visa process is. The first 3 I listed are easier to get visa to and you can transfer from an European school to Germany after a year (not really sure how it's done but people have done it on the German student visa thread). You can do your research on these countries, find out how easy it is to get employment and stay back after graduation 3 Likes |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Stevenssen(m): 3:58pm On Mar 05, 2021 |
kams19:Many good schools will offer you admission. US has a large number of schools so search well and check their requirements, you will find a lot of schools. |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Stevenssen(m): 3:08am On Mar 04, 2021 |
Nasachuky: horlahsunbo225:Nothing wrong with that, some schools ask for official during application stage. If she has the resources and wants to apply there, she can go for it. Who knows, it might be that school that gives you funding... 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Stevenssen(m): 1:54am On Mar 01, 2021 |
TJ0987:Can you apply to at least two more schools? You still have time to send in applications for fall and waiting on only one school is risky. 1 Like |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Stevenssen(m): 6:03pm On Feb 24, 2021 |
Oluwanifemi96:It may. The VO will probably see that you have a sister in the US and your school is in the same city too and see it as an intent to go and live with her rather than studying. My advice would be to go with a school that is in a different state from your sister. Then as long as your sister is in status and hasn't violated any visa rules, you'll be fine and it shouldn't have a negative effect on your visa decision. |
Travel / Re: Life In The Us/life As A US Immigrant by Stevenssen(m): 12:11pm On Feb 21, 2021 |
Fairheart Eniolakiite solihp walspring friedpotato muleriders cocao predstan emeritusseun futuresenator geewin69 please come and share one or two things here, let's get this thread going How is the temperature at your location now? |
Travel / Re: Life In The Us/life As A US Immigrant by Stevenssen(m): 12:09pm On Feb 21, 2021 |
I am in Wichita, Kansas. I have been in the US for almost a month now. It's been hectic but I have been adjusting well to everything except for some of the fruits and the chicken lol. Some of those things taste very different here but you begin to get used to them with time. Lectures have been mostly online, assignments and lab works are a lot. Grad studies are very time consuming. Also it can get very cold here in the Midwest. As at last week it was -23celcius at some point 4 Likes
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Travel / Re: Life In The Us/life As A US Immigrant by Stevenssen(m): 11:27am On Feb 21, 2021 |
Spanishmilf:Nice thread. Been searching for something like this because the ones for Canada, Australia, UK and Germany are very much active 1 Like |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Stevenssen(m): 2:49am On Feb 17, 2021 |
Jolek15:f1 is non immigrant visa |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Stevenssen(m): 6:29pm On Feb 15, 2021 |
GODofFire:see this post Stevenssen: 3 Likes |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Stevenssen(m): 5:21pm On Feb 15, 2021 |
Malone122:They are all good options, especially 1 and 2. Go with the one that gave you funding or the one with the lowest deficit. Also know that age can be a factor for undergrad. E.g someone that is 25 years has slim chances of getting visa for undergrad compared to someone that is below 20. 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Stevenssen(m): 2:39pm On Feb 15, 2021 |
Malone122:Southwest Minnesota state would be my choice out of the two. Bigger school and higher ranked |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Stevenssen(m): 4:00am On Feb 15, 2021 |
DRiches:I don't know if there is such a thread. Like 'life as a Canadian immigrant' or the ones for Australia or UK. Does anyone know of any American one? |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Stevenssen(m): 8:57pm On Feb 09, 2021 |
Malone122:both are okay. hope you applied to schools in other states too |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Stevenssen(m): 3:03am On Feb 09, 2021 |
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Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Stevenssen(m): 2:59am On Feb 09, 2021 |
omofolajomi:I would advise you to pick Bridgeport over Lincoln omofolajomi: Just say 'no'. No need bringing the fiance into this unless you are asked. It looks like you are trying too hard to create a home tie. 4 Likes |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Stevenssen(m): 11:02pm On Feb 07, 2021 |
drjustice17:the site where you book your interview from 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Stevenssen(m): 1:01am On Feb 07, 2021 |
drjustice17:It doesn't really matter. He can do either first. He can pay the visa fee, book an appointment and fill his ds form later. The important thing to know is that you must complete the form, submit it and put the form number on your cgi appointment page and you should do these before 72 hours to your interview 5 Likes 1 Share |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Stevenssen(m): 2:13am On Feb 06, 2021 |
GreatUniben:Sure you can. 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Stevenssen(m): 9:53pm On Jan 30, 2021 |
Upforsex:sure, it's very possible. if you can get a fully funded scholarship or one with very little deficit that the money can cover 2 Likes 1 Share |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Stevenssen(m): 11:52pm On Jan 29, 2021 |
Schools that do not require WES or any evaluation. After my visa denial in November, I visited the websites of probably about 600 schools while searching for schools to apply to. Fortunately I was approved the 2nd time. A positive thing is that I was able to write some schools down and now I have time to make this list. These schools do not require any evaluation from you. The first 14 schools here, I am sure they will let you apply with your unofficial transcript then send the official one later. For the rest, some may let you apply with your unofficial transcript while some will need the official one during your application (You can verify from their website). Information is correct as at December 2020. Wichita State University. University of South Carolina. University of North Carolina, Charlotte. TAMUK. University of Minnesota, Duluth. Western Illinois University. University of Central Missouri. University of Missouri, St Louis. Georgia State University. University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth. Auburn University of Montgomery. University of Memphis(Computer Science dept.) University of South Dakota. East Tennessee State University. North Dakota State University. University of Vermont. Cleveland State University. Western Washington University. University of Central Florida. Bowling Green State University. Old Dominion University. University of Houston, Clear Lake. Central Michigan University. University of Hawaii, Manoa. Jacksonville State University. Southern Illinois University. University of Detroit, Mercy. Western Oregon University. California State University, Sacramento. California State University, Fresno. California State University, Ponoma. University of California, Merced. Clark University. Western Kentucky University. Louisiana Tech University. University of Northern Colorado. Utah Valley University. University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. Illinois State University. University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire. Arkansas State University. Southern A & M University. Eastern Illinois University. Indiana State University. Georgia College and State University. Youngstown State University. Montana State University Marshall University Humboldt State University. There are a lot more but this is what I have. Even with all these, I would advise you to evaluate your transcript if you have the time and resources, your options will be endless! But if you don't, then fine. That is what this list is for. Hope it helps someone All the best! 46 Likes 15 Shares |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Stevenssen(m): 2:06pm On Jan 28, 2021 |
Rudy23:It depends on many factors like when you apply, the University process, your department. etc. But if you already applied, expect most admission decisions for Fall to come around February ending and March 3 Likes |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Stevenssen(m): 4:13pm On Jan 25, 2021 |
Stalon99:So sorry about that. please share your transcript when you can. Nice to see you're not giving up 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Stevenssen(m): 6:49am On Jan 25, 2021 |
KemLaughs:Me. Nov 13th 2020 and Jan 13th |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Stevenssen(m): 7:00am On Jan 22, 2021 |
Sandra1776:ask on the Canada thread 1 Like |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Stevenssen(m): 7:37am On Jan 17, 2021 |
Magma012:Science Technology Engineering Mathematics 1 Like |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Stevenssen(m): 1:19pm On Jan 15, 2021 |
edox15:You can request an emergency appointment once with a visa fee. But even if you are denied the request, you will still have ur regular appointment and you can still reschedule as usual 1 Like |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Stevenssen(m): 12:10pm On Jan 15, 2021 |
Got my passport back today with my visa on it . My visa was approved on Wednesday 13th January. Exactly two months ago, I was denied at Lagos consulate with a different school. Here is my profile and interview for the first attempt : University of South Carolina. Funding : in state tuition + $250 per semester. Deficit : 33k. Course : Computer Science Msc Status : Denied November 13th 2020. The VO on window 12 seemed calm and was taking time to ask questions, I really wanted to be interviewed by him because I was confident. He was just finishing with the last person and I was getting ready to meet him when another vo came in the other window. This vo looked like he didn't have time sef and the security directed me to him. Me : good morning Vo : *collects my documents and scans my fingers. He then looks at my i-20 for a while * How many schools did you apply to? Me : (I was wondering why he asked this first) I applied to 5 schools in total Vo : how many gave you admission? Me : 3 of them, gsu, wsu and u of South Carolina Vo : so why did you choose usc Me : I chose university of South Carolina mainly because of the courses I will be taking. I will be taking startup in computing, they were the only school that I saw from my Search offering it and the knowledge I get from it will be very essential to my mobile application development startup here when I come back, I will also be taking mobile application development, I like their mobile application development class because we will be using a software called Cordova which I have always wanted to learn for mobile development, I was also awarded a graduate fellowship, which gives me resident tuition and 250 dollars per semester. Vo : so who will be sponsoring you? Me : my mum Vo : what does your mum do? Me : she's a judge in a high court Vo : a judge Me : yes Vo : okay has your mum ever been to the US? Me : no Vo : how many siblings do you have? Me : 4 siblings Vo : are they all younger than you? Me : I have a senior brother and all the other siblings are younger. Vo : okay, your senior brother, what does he do? Me : he imports and sells clothing materials Vo : he imports and sells clothing materials? Me : yes Vo *types for a while and puts my i-20 back into my passport then pulls out the yellow paper * They say when you get approved, you go deaf and I think this also happens when you are refused. My heart sank and I went deaf immediately he put my i-20 back into my passport. I don't even remember if he made the usual refusal speech or not but he must have since they make a speech for everyone both approved or denied. I do not even remember how I collected my documents back. The next thing I remember after that was walking out and getting sympathizing glances from those still standing in line. And in my mind, I was like 'Stop feeling sorry for me and focus on your own interviews' lol. Later on, some people looked at my transcript and pointed out that the problem was the 'importing' and that some VOs do not like to hear that & someone else also told me that they seem to have a thing against civil servants sponsoring you. I paid another visa fee and began looking out for dates but was not seeing any. I applied for emergency appointment and was refused(because I have been denied recently) after more than a week of tough waiting. By that time it was almost christmas and my start date was 5th January. Luckily for me, I had admission to Wichita state uni and they were resuming 26th January. So when I saw 13th January available in Abuja, I grabbed the date and transferred my SEVIS from USC to WSU. Honestly I was not optimistic for my 2nd interview. I had already browsed out 8 schools that I wanted to apply to for Fall & even called my lecturers to wish them happy new year cos I was expecting to disturb them for recommendation letters soon. 2nd Attempt, Abuja embassy. Wichita state university, Computer Science masters (no funding, 26k deficit). 13th January 2021. Status : Approved. As I entered the hall for interview and sat down. A young white male vo was asking the guy he was interviewing about the family sponsor listed on his i-20 and the guy said it was his uncle and that his uncle had been taking care of his studies. The vo denied him after this (I later met the guy outside and he said his uncle has a different surname and his deficit was 24k. That was probably why he was denied). Shortly after, he beckoned to me. The vo was nice and cool. Me : Good morning *passes my documents * vo : Good morning * types for some seconds and takes my finger prints* What is your purpose to the US? Me : To study at Wichita state university vo : What are you going to study? Me : Computer Science vo : I can see on your i-20, sponsor is family funds, who will be sponsoring you? Me : My mum will sponsor me vo : What does she do? Me : She is a judge at xxxxx vo : A judge? Me : Yes sir. (because of how my last interview went, I immediately added) "I have her account statement here, if you would like to see it?" vo : Oh yes, of course. I will definitely see the account statement. I will see it (he said this enthusiastically as if it was his favorite part of the job. Lol) He typed for about 30 seconds and asks for it. So I pass it to him. Me : The first one is her savings account and the second one is her salary account. vo : okay He enters something from the first statement to his computer, probably converting to dollars. He didn't really look at the second one vo : So what will this program do for you? Me : Sir, I have a mobile and web development startup here. My program at wsu is focused on mobile and web development, so the knowledge I get from my program will be useful to me as I come back to expand my startup and launch the applications and websites that I want to launch vo : okay Then he takes out a white paper, joins it with my other documents and started saying something. I always said I will hear this part but I was too busy asking myself if I had just been approved. I did not expect the interview to be this short (about 3 mins). I collected the documents and glanced at the white paper, it contained info about passport retrieval. The vo was still saying something and was talking really fast. I only heard the last thing he said which was 'Enjoy your studies'. Me : Thank you vo : You're welcome Me : Have a nice day vo : Thank you And that was it! Now to the next process of booking flight ✈ and sweet travel arrangements I wish all of us success. A denial is only there to make your approval sweeter. 117 Likes 9 Shares |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Stevenssen(m): 5:40pm On Jan 14, 2021 |
osadestiny:Answer yes and write the visa type you were refused for |
Travel / Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 4 by Stevenssen(m): 12:03pm On Jan 14, 2021 |
iyatrustee:thank you |
Travel / Re: General UK Visa Enquiries - Part 4 by Stevenssen(m): 9:57am On Jan 14, 2021 |
iyatrustee:can I have his number please? |
Travel / Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Stevenssen(m): 11:07am On Jan 13, 2021 |
Visa approved in Abuja.
transcript later 16 Likes 1 Share |
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