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Good afternoon.
Abuja applicants what's the earliest in-person interview date? I want to weigh options before changing to Abuja. For Lagos it's currently September 2023 as at 15 mins ago.

Thanks

Omuyi:
Hello Guys my AGENT is frustrating me.

I want to do this myself now. Please can anyone suggest any universities that would accept a CGPA of 3.1 for a masters degree? I studied Civil engineering. and which progressive career course would be suitable to pursue even if I may not be able to secure masters in Civil because of my CGPA please HELP! HELP!HELP!

Sorry about the frustration but you can't want to do it yourself and still be looking for list of schools.
So first, type your program on Google and you will see a list of schools then open each one and read their requirements if you have them. After that, you start applying.
Georgia Institute of Technology is one
Best of luck

Dedzstar789:
Hey guys!

Any tips on getting dates for new applications not under interview waiver? My last US visa is over 2 years expired and I can’t seem to find any dates beyond December 2023

There was September 2023 yesterday. You can try checking at midnight, early noon but the earliest so far is March 2023

Best of luck

ocpaschal:
Both... To study Masters program in USA, complete studies, get Post Study Work Permit, and get a Residency Permit (PR) to remain in USA indefinitely. What is USA system? I understand Canada and UK, but I don't understand America's pathways to remain in USA after graduation. I don't even understand how to determine which American Universities offer Post-Study Work Permit.. I don't know these things well. I need a guide or a breakdown of details

Well you will need to visit the US Homeland security website to understand how to get resident permit and remain in USA indefinitely. This platform is only for studies.
Best of luck

ocpaschal:
To be honest, I really do not understand America's stance on Permanent Residency. I would like to study in USA but
I don't know what their PR is obtained. How do you secure a permanent residency in USA. Is it possible or is there a pathway to getting a PR in America through study route?

Do you want to study in the US or you want PR in the US? They are two different things

MysTeerioz:
Please I have a question.
For those whose dates were changed to Dec, can they reschedule?
That's in-person interview Please

Yes if they have not rescheduled themselves before

Bisolaaaaa:
What if the VO asks me why Im forfeiting my NYSC, instead of applying to school after I’m done.
How do I defend that ?

I still don't know what NYSC is doing here when you have PPA. The VO will ask about your job not NYSC. So yes, you should go with a letter from your job for sabbatical. There are lots of people that had jobs and before going to the embassy and they answered the questions related to leaving their jobs with no issue.

Best of luck

easytech1:
Hello Sir/Ma,

Please I need help.
I scheduled Interview waiver appointment believing I was qualified but I was directed from embassy to go and schedule a physical interview and I cant cancel the interview waiver to schedule the physical interview. It has been 3 days already..

Please advise

Maybe you should call them to help you cancel it from their end. That should work I guess.

TheSociopath:
That's 3500 for the whole year. That's like 291 USD per month if it's a 12 month contract or 388 per month for 9 month contract.

Something some schools will conveniently do. He should just weigh his options well because some stipend will just make you cry but what can we do after full tuition and all covered by same school.

Bisolaaaaa:
Hello house, please I need advice
I applied to George Washington University and the resumption date is in August but I am currently doing my NYSC and won’t be discharged until October. Please how do I address this issue in my application and when I go for my interview.

Ps: I can only differ my admission until next year August and I’m not ready to wait that long

The job you will fill is your PPA and when it will end.

marrychoy:
How many times am I allowed to reschedule the interview? As new dates pop up, I reschedule to a closer date. I have rescheduled twice and I am still looking out. This is for first-time travel for my mum.

First schedule and 2 times reschedule. Total of 3 times

Feliciaumon:
Pls can I use the IW to schedule for my B1 appointment… my conference is holding on the 20th of April 2022 ?

Yes if you qualify for IW

Thecvbankng:
6 chemical engineering (MSc) admissions. 0 funding. 9+ PhD applications, all love letters. Moreover I cannot start any applications now for fall, do not intend to either. Want to work with what I have.

Hmm I'm particular about the 9+ PhD applications with all love letters. How exactly does your profile looks like?? George Washington University partially fund MSc chemical engineering sha. You can't have a strong course without making your profile competitive.

Best of luck

dreambigg:
Yeah I have done my extensive research on this and understand the clauses. I just wanted to know if it wouldn't be too much to ask or create negative impression of me with the supervisor

I don't think you have. F1 dependant that are minors can attend school while in the US.
Anyways, you don't need to change your visa type from F1 to J1 since you said you have a full F1 funding. But allow your son to finish his SS3 and apply for school as well to start his undergrad in the US if you don't want him to stay behind. He will need to write his WAEC Sha so if you're going this Fall, it means you're going with the rest of your family excluding your son.

PS: FQA session are there for a reason.

LagosismyHome:
TWood ...I trust you on this comment.

I hail ooo. Good to still spy you here

Someone is definitely on Spring break

Milesbillions:
Sir...I just finished service this February, 2022. The only work experience I have had is my nysc teaching experience. I studied Zoology and Environmental Biology. Had a gpa of 3.81....so I don't know whether it is high or low. Lol. Although, I'm still job hunting now, although I'm mostly looking towards graduate trainee positions. But I want to know how this applying of masters work...it has always been my dream to work and study in the US. I only have my final year project which I have not published yet.

You can check Clemson University and see what they have for you.
Best of luck

Festy8:
Which date did you apply?

It's almost a month now,I have not heard from the school concerning admission.

You can email them for updates

ocpaschal:
Pls does Msc Disability Studies have any good job prospects in USA?

Hmm ain't you going to come back to Nigeria to take up a role of ABC in XYZ company

krcboy:
on the bright side, I can just re write waec and just say I finished school this year since my waec result will show it was written in 2022 yh? when does fall reg start? or lest i forget , I was doing the open university last year but it felt like a waste of money

You don't have to rewrite anything. As long as you can state what you have been doing within those gaps, it's fine. Age has nothing to do with education. As an undergraduate sef don't be surprise to see married and old Students are high as 35-50yrs sef.

cutelass:
You almost had this, it is well. I am concerned about your proposed interview transcript cos you seem to be focusing on job while it would seem to me that the whole thing went south because VO doubted the marriage. Send me a msg here on Nairaland, need to drop some tips with you before the next interview

Yes. There was too much going on with the F2 in the first interview and the VO was just not buying it. F2 shouldn't have control of everything.

Akaay03:
hello House,

i filled and completed my visa application in June last year, my IW appointment comes up next week. please clarify, do i have to complete another DS 160 form? if yes, how do i go about ?

Yes. The same way you filled the first one

Divabiola:
Has anyone been able to schedule regular appointments recently for Lagos embassy, I keep seeing "no appointment available".

There was October 2023 today

Pato9876:
I want to renew my F1 USA visa. Is it advisable to go with my spouse, considering it is her first time? Will this affect my renewal chances?

You can.

Best of luck

Ijchichi5190:
I wanted funding o but again I'm asking to know the reason to give them while requesting for waiver naw.

Abi I should just write to them to waive it without giving them any reason?

Thank you

Like I said, if they want to use the GRE to consider you for funding then you have to write if you want funding. If you don't, you can tell them it was waived during application and you don't have time to write it now.

Ijchichi5190:
Hello, please can someone help me with possible reason I can give a school 'SUDDENLY' requesting for GRE from me which I do not have for now and can't get it soon because of my tight schedule please.

Reason for not been able to provide the gre now and if they can please waive it for me?

*Note* that it wasn't compulsory before o ,but they suddenly made it compulsory when I have already paid and submitted my application.

Thanks please.

Okay. You have already stated the reason why you didn't write it in your note. "It wasn't compulsory"
Now, if you are requesting for funding and probably the reason why they are also asking then you need to create time to write it. You can request for waiver if you don't want to be considered for funding.

Best of luck

Abiyo13:
Good House,
I have an offer with AU for Summer semester 2022. The school program will start May 5th but still waiting for i20. I really don't know what to do again.

Second questions, I have appear for visit visa before 4years ago at USA embassy in Lagos. Do you I still need this information to be filled in my DS 120.

I really need help on this matter

Yes you will need to fill a new DS 160

chimae24:
list of B2 commercial schools in Us
Can someone help out?

You can type this out on Google for quick response

MufasaLion:
An internship at NASA would have been an experience to remember for life.

I'm telling you but it's what it's.

babs4all:
Here is the update about my follow-up interview today.
I did not use my last US visa though it was my first US visa because the event I wanted to attend was cancelled due to Covid-19.
Transcript:
Vo: Good morning
Me: Good morning.
VO: Have you been to the US before?
Me: No.
VO: You didn't use your last US visa?
Me: Yes
VO: Where are you going and what's the reason?
Me: Mentioned the city and the purpose. Same event I wanted to attend two years ago.
VO: Have you been to the UK before?
Me: Yes.
Flipped through my passport. I have an expired UK visa, 2 expired Schengen visas and one year valid Schengen visa.
VO: Did you travel with your family?
Me: No. Children were in school.
VO: Visa not approved. You can reapply.
Me: Thank you. I waka comot jejely. Lol.

Apparently, she wasn't happy that I didn't use the last visa. But I can't travel without a purpose.

Well, thanks folks for sharing valuable information here.
I wish you all good luck.

If you plan to reapply, you can stay the reason why you didn't use this expired visas. Like, "no I didn't because of the pandemic" etc

Themaths:
Bro, I don't want you to take what I'm about to tell you the wrong way, it is wholly based on my experience being here in the states.

Anything that deals with the aviation/aeronautics/aerospace industry in the US is highly regulated and it might be a bit challenging for international students to break into such industry due to several clauses bothering around defense contract with the American government. These clauses do not allow internationals apply for positions including internships, if you aren't a citizen or a PR, your application is trashed. This is of you intend to work in the Aviation industry, but if you want to lecture, then by all means go ahead.

Now, I might be wrong, other people with more insight can add their contribution. I'd advise you go the Mechanical/Mechatronics/Controls path. All the best.

Yes good point. Just like NASA for example. A student was recommended for NASA internship by the department but she had to reject because she's not a citizen

MznAirA:
Good morning Everyone.

So I got an admission to Claremont graduate University California for fall 2022 but it seems I will have to defer till 2023 or try another school. I wanted a full funding with stipend but I only got a fellowship award on my COA for about $10,000 and recently got another option to apply for $5,000 scholar award. The issue is the fees is still high(over $50k), I cannot afford it and I don't want to use loan. I messaged my GA but he said I cannot apply for assistantship until after my first semester.

Another alternative suggested by my friend is to come in and change my school to a much lesser one which I can afford. I don't know if anyone has some knowledge about this.

I would also like to request for links to schools that offer full funding and I don't mind waiting till 2023 to get this.

About the last part, yes you can change to another if you come with one but make sure you have your admission in that other school then you can transfer your SEVIS from the current school to the new one

BunmiBie:
Thanks! What are the likely questions they may ask the wife (f2)

It's rare for the VO to ask F2 if both are going together but if at all then questions like
What will you be doing in the US?
Why are you going with him?
What do you do here in Nigeria?