₦airaland Forum

zeezahbee:
Be careful with Craigslist. That's all

I was almost scammed on there!

stevecrun:
if he was not,then he's deceiving himself and not the members of the thread.

Ghost!!!

Walspring:
Let's give the thanks to God..

Lmao!
*sigh*

godG:
Bros, abeg, like how many days? I took DPT yesterday and I have been sick almost immediately after. Couldn't even sleep. I no even fit chop this morning. I never comot bed sef.

Pele!
I was back to normal by the 5th day.
Just rest, eat well and drink plenty fluids. I only took PCM for the feverish feeling.

You'll be fine, don't worry!

jakeharris:
Well I took like 6 shots and paid over 30k...i didn't take the one's I took when I was a kid....and guess what. ....the bloody school didn't ask for it....and fer I couldn't lift my arms for a week

Hahahahaahahah!
Sorry bro!
My school asked...I did more medicals sef, drugs and alcohol and all that good stuff.

buzibiza:
hello guys. have followed this thread for about a week and all i can say is a big thank you to all you guys here, you ROCK!!! i just got my i20 from Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale FL and want to start my SEVIS, ds 160 and also schedule my interview for early july. However, on my i20, it is written "family funds" but the SOA is my Dads business account. My question is: do i get a cover letter from the bank stating that my Dad is the owner and the signatory to the business account? please i need your advice @slimmy05; @darklight; @stewee; @others, una too mursh! cudnt remember names again.... thanks FAM

Finally someone's coming to South Florida

I'm not sure if that's okay. Can't you have you dad do some transfer to his personal account from now till you're ready to hit the embassy.

That's what i'll suggest though... except the company name is 'Your surname' and sons

You can also with his company SOA to back it up with copies of his Cert of Incorporation as proof that its his company.

Better get that damn visa, you'll Love Fort Laud/Hollywood.

Goodluck!

DARKLIGHT:
Ok, boss. But Jakeharris and Stewee, when we were babies didn't our moms take us to the hospitals to those vaccines against MMR and Meningitis? Why I'm asking is because I'm planning on skipping the shots. What do you guys think?

Well I can't say what your mom did or didn't do
But that's usually the trend...

Find out if you know anyone in your school whether they take things like that serios before you decide whether to skip or not.

darkola:
Good day house... My Visa was APPROVED today,6.30am @ Window 8. God favoured me after my denial on 8th December 2014.... As i stood in front of the queue, I shivered when I sighted the lady who denied me then (she was in window 9 and still had that hard look). I silently prayed that she should be busy till I get interviewed someone ellse.
HERE IS MY TRANSCRIPT...(not in perfect order pls, forgive me)

VO: Good Morning
Me: Good morning

VO: Please pass me your application documents and put your right four fingers on the scanner.
Me: Passed the docs and scanned.
VO: So why are you going to the US?
Me: For my masters degree program in Indiana University of Pennsylvania
VO: Emmm... You are going for Occupational Safety and Health( reading from my I20), who will be sponsoring your studies?
Me: My dad, my father
VO: what does he do?
Me: I told him where he works and also other businesses
VO: typingggggggg...Do you have anyone in the US?
Me: No I do not have any immediate family in the US.
VO: but do you have any distant relative, cousin or uncle?
Me: yes I do ( I guess he was looking at my DS160)
VO: Where does he stay?
Me: Alabama
VO: Why did you choose this school?
Me: Out of the schools I applied to, IUP is the most affordable ....He intercepted me(I had 2 oda points to give though)
VO: oh tell me which other schools you applied to
Me: Murray State Uni and Uni of Wisconsin, whitewater. (He nods his head)... In my mind I was like , do anything you want but don't return my passport to me)..
VO: when did you finish your undergraduate program
Me: University of Lagos
VO: what year?
Me: 2011
VO: So where do you work now?
Me: Told him where I work and what we do (project management ... Couldn't mention Consulting sef)
VO: pushes my I20 to me... You will be needing this at the port of entry. Pls go pick your passport on Friday. Do have a nice day
Me: Thank you sir( I actually wanted to scream)

He didn't ask for any accompanying document. I believe this was by the grace and favour from God. However, I plead that people should rehearse their responses well cos some applicants before me were stuttering while responding. I thank the whole house and I wish everyone else the best as they go for their interviews. Its our month of GOODNEWS.

Congrats our akokite!

olumix365:
thank you very much for your advise, please i will like to know if age is a barer in applying for student visa, and i will like to know if national examination is accepted (neco)

Oh yeah
Neco should be allowed.

olumix365:
thank you very much for your advise, please i will like to know if age is a barer in applying for student visa, and i will like to know if national examination is accepted (neco)

That will depend on the age and the level of academic pursuit! i.e age in relation to BSC. Or Msc or M.Phil or PhD...Kapish?

slimmy05:
you are likely to tear positive for tuberculosis though if you go through the mouteaus. You've already had the minigities shot as kid. Get a doctor to sign those forms for you. Africans due to our skin usually test positive to tuberculosis except you do the blood test. If you're still bent on taking those shots then go to LUTH.

I didn't test positive...My swelling didn't measure enough.

The doctor had better stamp it too... Some school will reject it if it's not stamped.

slimmy05:
do you need those useless shots

Some schools require you take them... You're usually issued some certificate(signed and stamped) for proof.

With all theses nonsense diseases flying around, you just never know.

DARKLIGHT:
Thanks, boss! But the bolded part is scaring. So MMR and Meningitis shots are that expensive?

I was shocked too...
You should see the look on ma face when she gave me the prices.

General advise, anything you can do in Nigeria before you come, please do it.

benjaminiyke:
meaning I could say after I complete my studies I want to work for NAFDAC and after a few years I will set up my own pharmaceutical business....abeg no be chemist business o...hahahaha. Thanks bro

Behind it up a bit...
Tell them your long term goal is to start your own business but you intend to work for Smithkline beecham or whatever to gain experience and save money to help you start the business.

... You welcome brah!

DARKLIGHT:
Thanks, Stewee! To get you right I can do the tuberculosis test in LUTH? I can go to the airport and get the yellow card and it must not necessarily be the day I'm traveling? What about the mmr and meningitis shots, where can I get those? How much do you estimate it might cost me?

To do the TB test (Mantoux skin test)in Luth, go to WARD D4(it's the last floor of the children's ward).

He ask you to go buy a specific type of syringe (I don't recall the size I Woulda told you). The syringe costs N100 or less and the test costs 1 or 2k(cant remember)
You'll have to come back the ffg day for the result.

About your yellow card, you can go there prior to your travel date so you don't stress yourself on you departure date. They gave me 2 shots for yellow fever and chicken pox(i think).
If you've taken these vaccines within the past 10years then you really don't need to take another shot. I took those vaccines and felt sick almost immediately and it lasted for a few days. That's gonna cost you N1000. (Plz go with your passport cos the clinic is at the arrival lounge and our army would wana be their usual over bearing selves. You can also do it on your travel day and they usually give preference to travellers departing that day. Save yourself the stress though.

About your other shots,
Go to the accident and emergency building and find the healthcare dept( it's the 2nd or 3rd) floor. The place is very confusing for ppl who ain't used to it so you gotta ask. They'll tell you how much you need to pay to buy the vaccines cos they never have it in stock. I paid over 20k for them. I didn't believe it!

DARKLIGHT:

Sam, can I do everything today and still get the result today?

In LUTH, NO!
For the TB test you have to come back the ffg day for the result.
For the others, if you have the money it can be arranged...

There's a magic word ppl use in LUTH, just tell them you're a staff's son. Works like magic.
#IknowSendYouThatOne oooo

DARKLIGHT:
Hello Boss! Information na power. I no wan go waste my tiny muscle for that LUTH. I need solid info wey dey boil wella. So I fit ball in there run the whole test, come quick ball out like say na my papa be health Minister. So any other alternative will be well appreciated, boss.

LUTH is your best bet... When I do my own I was given some connect, so my waka Was a lil. Cordinated.

DARKLIGHT:

Sam, can I do everything today and still get the result today?

I did some of my tests in LUTH...
I remember doing the TB one there, I was asked to go a specific type of syringe for the test, I came back the ffg day for the result.
All the other shots you need to take are quite expensive. Try and take it before you come, it's more expensive here in the US.

I took mine at the accident and emergency building (3rd or 2nd floor) not sure. It's the primary healthcare department.

Don't forget your yellow card, go to the airport to get that( also go with your passport) so they'll let you in.

mbeenox:
Abeg make person answer my question nah

Na you go decide na...Just make sure whatever you send to school is what you take to the embassy(a more current one though).

adanduka:
@stewee, bigfrancis21 and walspring
Thank you!

You welcome!

bbdd:
Lol. We both know you're not coming back to Nigeria so please find another answer.
Do you need to go to the US when the money spent on Pharmacy school can even open the business in a big way and save you time spent and stress of schooling??
Do the Math.

These VOs are psychologists. I'm not one but i already found a loophole in your answer.
I cant tell you why you chose your school. Only you should know that.

I found a loophole too hence my joke about opening a 'chemist'

benjaminiyke:
in my previous interview I told VO I want to establish a very lucrative pharmaceutical business in nigeria after my studies when he asked me what will I do after I complete my studies...do you think it's a good answer? If you have any suggestion pls let me know because you have a lot of experience already as a pharmacist.

Starting a business is a great idea, ambitious and often encouraged but the truth is...
After grad you'll be too broke and won't have the capital needed to start the 'Chemist'(business)
A more realistic approach is to find and hold a job till you save enough to start your own.

Even a retarded VO will agree with you and oblige you visa.

12inches1:
Hi stewie.... U need to research schools online. Check this following criteria
1. There GRE requirements and TOEFL. Some have it on their dept website those that don't u will av to purr the internet for it. But trust me u cn get an idea online. Knowing this is so that u cn manage ur expectation and not applying to MIT wen ur scores can only get u into a far lower ranking school.
2. Ensure u meet the deadlines so u cn be considered for assistantships. For must schools it's automatic to be considered once u meet the departmental deadline which is different from the school deadline.
3. Consider costs. State schools and public schools are cheaper.
4.dream high and aim low together. Apply to schools ur scores meet are below and are above. Mostly apply to more schools that ur scores are above their requirements
4a. Research on the graduate faculty to know their research interests and align ur statement of purpose to what research is 'hot' in that school.
5.Ensure ure in close contact with admission office and your intended school dept and ask for advice thru emails anytime you're in doubt.
6. Write a solid statement of purpose. Take your time to do this. Let people proof read it for u. Don't let it be last minute.
7. Ensure you get very good letters of reference from your undergraduate lecturers. Most Nigerian lecturers are lazy. Some may allow you to write it for them. Grab this opportunity. The ones that won't, ensure you see what they are sending and you're fine with it.
8. Get ur admission or admission with grad assistantship.
9. Keep contacting the grad faculty and grad admissions till u get ur visa for other post admission and visa requirements.
10. Will be updated when I get a visa by God's grace.
11. Give all glory to God and upload your visa interview success transcript with the VO. To help other nairalanders

Ermmmm, i didn't ask for that info.

Walspring:
Let's give the thanks to God..

Hahahaahahahah

You Funny!!!
It's just hilarious the way you say it.

DARKLIGHT:
Abridged version of Visa Interview Transcript today at Lagos embassy:
VO: Good morning
Me: Good morning
VO: Why are you going to US?
Me: I'm going for Master's in Chemical Engineering at the University of Dayton.
VO: Why did you choose the school?
Me: I cataloged using Princetonreview and USNEWS and streamlined my search to schools with expertise and research concentration in "dynamics modelling and simulation of process design.
During the search, I got interested in the papers written by Dr. Michael Elsass, a director in the department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Dayton, on "modelling and simulation analysis."
I contacted him via emails and phone calls to show my interest in being part of his research team and he accepted.
VO: What will the degree do for you?
Me: A degree in Masters in Chemical Engineering will equip me with technical skills required in Chemical plant maintenance, cost and process optimization and Chemical plant hazard mitigation. Also, it will make me a valuable asset and give me edge when I come to Nigeria to apply for jobs in multinational companies like Halliburton, Shell and Chevron.
VO: Did you write any test?
Me: I wrote GRE
VO: What were your scores?
Me: I scored 145 in Verbal, 151 in Quantitative, and 3.0 in Writing.
VO: When did you graduate?
Me: I graduated 28th July 2011 from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka with a Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering.
VO: Have you been denied Visa?
Me: Yea, I was denied Visa on 5th of May here and was issued 214b.
VO: Which other schools did you apply to?
Me: I applied to Lamar University in Texas and also I applied to University of Connecticut.
VO: Who is sponsoring you?
Me: My dad.
VO: What does he do?
Me: He is a renowned Real Estate consultant that deals in selling, buying and leasing land, apartments, shops and house. Also, he owns haulage company that deals in transport and logistics.
VO: How much does he earn per month?
Me: He earns 400 thousand naira per month.
VO: Your visa is approved. Please collect your passport at this circled place.
Me: Thank you!

I was not asked to present any document.

Please listen to our gurus here; their contributions help in great ways. Also make God the number one in pursuit of Visa.

Tuale to my Ogas: Bigfrancis21, Slimmy05, Profojah, and Bbdd.

Damn tho!
Great job!!!

Thank God for your success!

Congratulations

adanduka:
Please everyone, did you upload a digital photo while filling the DS 160 form?
Also, do you need any documents for Visa fee payment @GTB?

Thanks in anticipation of a helpful response.

Negative... No uploading required!

You need your passport to pay your visa interview fees.

olandex:
Pls I need advice before going for my second student interview, I ve my first time interview in yr 2012 in Lagos, and that was a visitor visa, which was denied on top I ve not travel b4r, and now I have finished my national diploma in computer science wanna continue my study in America, now I have traveled to some Africa country like Chana, togo ,Cote d'voire, my second interview was in Abuja f1 student visa, which was also denied, the interview went like this, the vo was a female, age like 30_32 i guess, me: good morning, vo:no reply, vo: which school are you going? Me: southern Connecticut state university, vo:wat course will you be doing ? Me: computer science, vo: why? Me: cus is dexame with the course I have taken in my previous school, vo: which is dat? Me: reply, she asked can I see your result? I gave her my Wes evaluation result, she looked at it, she replied, can I see your result again, and I don't heard him well, and I gave her my certificate, and I have lower credit in it, and she asked, who will be sponsoring you, I said my father, she asked, what is he doing for Living ? I told him medical doctor, she asked how much does he has in his account, I told her I have the bank statement with me here,and she asked me to pass her, and I do so. My school fee is 21,870 us dollars per year, and father has 142,224 us dollars on his account, she looked the bank statement for view second and drop it, and she started filling a form on her system, she bring up my certificate and started typing, she type about for 5 min, and then she gave me letter of denied, and I asked her why she denied me, she said I w see it in the letter she gave me, and I asked again, can I know the actual point, she said I can reapply, pls can someone tell me likely stuff she may have typed @adex1lov

Hi there!

I would like to advise not to be in a hurry to hit the embassy. You need a lot of grooming on how to answer visa interview questions.

You should be more explanatory on the questions.
I'm also not sure you wrote any standardised exam(s), not good at all, especially that you have a lower credit in your National Diploma.

With all due respect, I hope you don't speak the way you write. As the son of a doctor im sure the VO will expect a lot better from you.

Please write some standard exams and have good scores... Do Not Go for another interview without them. Seek professional help too if you have to and read up on previous thread in this forum.

I know I havnt covered everything about you, others will hopefully contribute.

It's gonna be your 3rd attempt at the embassy, make it count!!!

#BlessYou

DARKLIGHT:
Visa approved around 7:45am today at Lagos embassy consulate. My profound gratitude goes to Bigfrancis21, Slimmy05, Profojah, Akin, and bbdd. Also to all gurus, intermediates and newbies, I appreciate you all.

Furthermore, my innumerable appreciation goes to God because no document was asked of.

Interview transcript loading soon.

Congratulations!!!

jamesflaw:
Good day guys...I'm going to the embassy very soon and I was wondering if they accept bank investment papers as financial documents. That's what my dad provided.

I'm not sure what "Investment Papers" mean...
Please know that funds in such accounts should be fluid and ready to go. Fixed deposit accounts and the likes are not accepted except they'll mature before you hit the embassy.

Don't give them reason(s) to deny you, a savings or current account is more like it.

Here's wishing you God's favour!

#Bless

12inches1:
Dear nairalanders. My time to apply for a U.S visa has come too. And i need some help. I have a lot of questions.
1. Please can anyone provide me with a summary of the process to apply for the visa. I've been filling my DS 160 online (not yet submitted) but im on the last page.
2. After that I learnt I should schedule my visa interview and pay my SEVIS fee through western union.
3. How do I pay for my visa interview. Can I pay in any bank. And for example say I pay on a monday, what is the earliest date of interview I can get.

IM APPLYING FOR A STUDENT F1 VISA. Thanks.

Hi there!
What process have you taken to arrive at this stage?

You seem to have surpassed all process off finding a suitable school and getiing your I-20.

Please do share all the steps you've taken.

#Bless

bbdd:
I think this thread will be relevant for incoming students for fall 2015

slimmy05 zeezahbee imperiouxx mystiqueme stewee
Sirs and ma please drop your survival tips here for others to benefit
Thanks

My No1 survival tip...
Make Quality friends...and fast!
They don't have to be rich, they don't have to be Nigerians and they don't have to be in your church.
People who understands the struggle and have gone through similar circumstances.