tunedhey:
Abeg, anyone in Illinois, Macomb.. Holla abeg.

AlbertEinstein:
Thank you all 4 ur support. Here it is:
Vo: Why did u choose this school?
Me: Because of the facilities, the faculty and collaboration with different partners in the industry
Vo: MS in aerospace. Wht did u study @ undergrad level?
Me: Mechanical Engineering
Vo: what will this degree do for you
Me: I'll get a job in an mro
Congratulations to you man
Vo: I guess it's gonna be a high-paying job
Me: (I smiled). Of course yes
Vo: how would u pay for this(looks @ my I-20)... Oh a research assistantship
(Begins to type sth on his system as my heart was racing but I tried to keep composure)
Then the moment:
Vo: u'll need this @ d point of entry...u can pick up ur VISA @ this location...(I wasn't listening to all he was saying
Me: (came out of the building, raised my hands to the sky n gave thanks)

slimmy05:
I'm officially quitting nairaland. It was nice with you all.

fregkay:
Amennnn

wiseman2392:

Say Physics with specialisation in Nanotechnology

udeyokay:

Good morning guru. Please I want to ask this question, I was admitted and also was offered a half RA position by the physics dpt however,In my I-20 and my admission letter the major was written to be Nanotechnology,base on the fact that my previous DS 160 my major has always been physics. How do I tell the Vo that I'm still going for physics.Thanks

purplesummer:

Got it. Thanks a lot. I appreciate

MrMann1:


Oh... I was trying to see a favourable date cos the resumption is already close.
I dunno I had to make payments first. No wonder. Thanks

MrMann1:
Please how can I see the list of available date for interview appointment??

slimmy05:
email the embassy using the feedback/ suggestion. Scan an attach the BIO page of your new passport and send

Jahbless82:
Visa delayed today at Lagos embassy 9:30am appointment.
I was asked just a question and was issue denial based on section 214(B).
Please I need help this is the third time I will be denied based on section 214(B) and the second time I was denied after answering reason why I'm going to US.

VO: let me have your document
Me:passed the document
VO: why are you going to US
Me: for my masters in industrial technology
VO: you are not qualified for this visa this time. See the letter for reason.
That's all
This will be the second time this is happening and this is the third time i will be denied visa.

Your comment will be appreciated.

@LagosNIV...please comment

Dhejy:
Hello Guys, I had my interview today at window 5 around 11:55am at Lagos Consulate. The VO lady looks like an half cast but unfortunately I was denied based on strong ties. Here is how the interview went
VO: What are you going to do in US
Me: I am going for my masters degree
VO: what course is that
Me: Project Management
VO:How many schools did you apply to
Me: 3 schools and I named them all. Northeastern university, Illinois state university and Morgan state university. And gave a reason why I chose Morgan state
VO: What course will you take
Me: I mentioned the courses as it is on my university's website
VO: How are you funding your education
Me: Personal savings and I have a sponsor to support me
VO: How is your sponsor to you and what does your sponsor do
Me: Told her he is uncle and he is a senior manager at ..... Mentioned the company
VO: have you travelled before
VO: No I haven't
Then she told me to do biometrics and told me unfortunately my visa won't be approved but i can check the reason on the sheet. Which I saw it was based on strong ties to my home country
So my question now is, how will I be screen for home ties when at first she didn't even ask me what do I intend to do after my program and related questions that had to do with me not returning.
Despite I have an official letter from my HR to the consulate about granting me study leave to complete my study and return back to duty which I plan presenting if its been asked but to my greatest surprise it wasn't asked at all. Plus she never asked about bank statements despite I told her I have a sponsor and am also sponsoring myself as well which its all indicated on my i 20.
Please guys kindly help look into this situation and advice what I did wrong or what I could have done in reverse and suggestions on when I can reapply for a new appointment.

bbdd:


$500 is just good enough for rent
It will taxed by the state and federal government
So the money might end up being around $400 per month.

It's better than nothing but certainly you need another source of funds for eating and surviving.

slimmy05:
for spring semester ?

bigfrancis21:


That is approximately $500 per month, which is not too bad. 15 hours per week is a little more than 'half' assistantship because full assistantship is 20 hours per week and half is 10 hours per week so your appointment is 5 hours extra.

Your appointment is an hourly paid position, though. The amount is enough to foot some of your bills. Yes, so go ahead and accept it if you haven't already.

slimmy05:
it's not bad. But ask if it will cover your tuition aside the work

udeyokay:

My graduate co-ordinate just wrote me last tuesday that I have been currently considered for half research assistanship.That I will be working for 15hrs in a week with hourly pay of $8.25 per hour. Guru, how do you guys see such offer?

imperiouxx:


Ok. Sir.

electronic:
@house
Please are there schools where you can apply for Admission with an uploaded GRE Score?
or has anyone used this approach.

At least for the admission process... I don't see myself dashing ETS $25 not to talk of Application fees....

lastly, do i really need TOEFL to secure GA/TA etc..... especially when it is waived for admission..

AsiwajuAfo001:




Thanks a lot. But the stamping of passport, is it really necessary, what's the yellow paper, which is cheaper, stamping of passport or not.
Thanks

AsiwajuAfo001:
Going to seme boarder tomorrow for sevis fee payment can someone pls help with the description, the bank and as well the documents to hold.

JoyPaulLaw:


Thanks. I'm grateful

JoyPaulLaw:
I have just received my I-20 and resumption is 2nd of Jan. Pls what next? Is it possible to schedule an earlier interview date?

brosdoncome:
Please my school said I should be in school by Jan 12th and I received my i-20 on Friday. I just applied for my interviewed and was given Jan 12th. I was denied August when I wanted to go during the Fall semester. I intend applying for emergency request but it says it is limited only to applicants who have not been refused a visa within the last six months at either the U.S. Embassy in Abuja or the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos.
Please what do I do?

slimmy05:
Once you can fit in, apply. The prospects seems good

slimmy05:
MBA is a professional masters program which one are you talking about? You mean short course? 1 year baccalaureate?