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aanowai: Hello Imperiouxx, Hello house!!

I have been accepted and granted admission for my graduate study this Fall. I'm also made to understand that my admission letter and I-20 should be here in a couple of days.

My questions are:-

(1) Do I wait for the admission letter and I-20 to get here first, before proceeding to pay the SEVIS fee and Visa fee?

(2) If no, how do I proceed with paying the SEVIS fee through the help of a friend in the U.S? I have a friend who can help me pay with a Money Order, but what do I need to do from here and what does my friend need to do?

Thanks all..

Are you referring to fall 2014 or fall 2015? cos date for embassy now is August 22 downward and when is your resumption date?

For the sevis fee, go to www.fmjfee.com and fill the payment coupon form, print it out and scan it to your friend or save it on ur system and send it to your friend to print.. After that your friend can address the Money order with your sevis details and names both at the back of the Money order and mail it to their mailing address via courier or post office

Graviton2: Well unfortunately for the witches, God is far more powerful and able to break whatever hold they might have. What's your take on the issue?

I told you that on phone, am sure that will work perfectly without no delay at POE and homeland too

vickiestephen: I want to share my visa experience yesterday at abuja US embassy. My appointment was for 9.30 but I got there by 8am. Here's the transcript
VO- good morning maam
Me- good morning to you (smiles)
VO- so was this the only school you applied
Me- no. I applied to three other schools
VO- so why this school
Me- this school has a well structured curriculum that fits my career goals and they offered me scholarship
VO- who will sponsor you
Me-my mother
VO- can I have her bank statement
Me- hands it to her. As she was flipping through it I then mentioned I also have her shares statement and certificate here-
VO- can I have a look
Me- hands the shares stamens to her
VO- your visa has been approved and will be ready to pick up in three business days
Me- smiled and said thank you
I was so excited that I couldn't eat all throug yesterday. Thanks to my mother for her unending support, thanks to my boo and love of my life and thanks to all naira landers for your helpful tips and advise. I will be leaving naija on Wednesday

Congrats and enjoy your stay in Obamaland....

goldenchic: Can I use first bank atm or gtb bank atm in usa to withdraw dollars. Will it work? Leaving tonight frds. Urgent reply pls

It will work if first bank get biz with any of the bank is usa but Gtbank own is tested and trusted so far..

Graviton2: 1. The school refused instamental payments.
2. The school refused to defer the admission
3. They are insisting on the student arriving this fall or they will cancel the i-20 and not issue another.

There are three people facing this problem and I know them personally — they read this thread as guests, I'm also facing a similar dilemma so I took on myself to inquire. I've being open enough.

This school extra bad or the witches wey dey those people back or village no wan make dem enter obamaland after they have their visa.. Lol

Niiade: Hello RickyRozay, Mandybaby2007, stevecrun, drzik, Amefrica, Walspring and other members of this thread,

A good friend just had his interview and has been granted his visa,
He has so many questions to get answered before leaving and he turned to my direction and i have come to my NL to get solutions for him
He is headed to SMSU, Minnesota for Business Administration, He was told school fees is about 8000 and Living expenses 7000, He looking to get cheaper accomodation, since he cant really afford that after school fees.
Please what does he need, any needed information and relevant information about flight, accomdation, school enviroment etc is very key. thank you

Sorry to ask, cant your friend connect to NL at all

Since he cant afford the fee, let him defer and hustle or source for money to get the fee or he should look for CC or UNI he will be able to pay.

He should contact Ricky for further assistance via pm

gr8ever: The journey of a thousand mile begins with a step.

I'm really happy for you brother. Our efforts finally paid off....Thank God we made.

My greetings to your cousin.

The Girl or the Guy

stevecrun: I left ikeja with my cousin and his wife at about 5.30am to victoria island
We arrived at about 6.20am at the embassy and checked in for my appointment which was slated for 6.30am.I joined the short queue.After all the normal ritual done before the applicant sees the VO,here is my transcript.

Note-i was tensed i nearly had an heartattack,its my first time at the usa embassy. I was praying to be interviewed by the white lady or the young white guy.I finally got the young guy,my number was A046.

VO-How did you know about this school?
Me-I made my research on the internet using Usnews.com,wikipedia,collegeboard.org and the school's website.

VO-Did you not apply to other schools?
Me-I applied to University of Central Arkansas and Texas Southern University

VO-What does SMSU have that these other two do not have?
Me-both TSU and UCA do not offer out of state tuition scholarship but SMSU does cos international students are allowed to pay same fee with those born in Minnesota(he nods)

VO-Why criminal justice and safety studies?
Me-With a bachelor degree in criminal justice and safety studies,i will be able to ascertain the psychology behind crime,and measures that can be taken to limit the rate of crime in our society thereby rehabilitating offenders.
Sir,i believe our present methods in dealing with criminals in Nigeria has not made our society safe rather it has made our problems worse,so with this degree,i will be able to contribute to the security of lives and properties here in Nigeria.(All this while he was looking at me and i maintained eye contact)

VO-Your sponsor?
Me-My mother
VO-What does she do?
She's owns a cement distributing company,which distributes majorly for Elephant cement co.

VO-How many workers work with her?
Me-Sir,she has two branches one in Asaba and warri and has alot of workers

VO-What's your other qualification?
Me-I have an NCE qualification and i did that from 2009-2012 including the compulsory Teaching practice

VO-Why is your mom sponsoring only you to the usa,don't you have other siblings?
Me-Am the first son and i have 3other siblings
My younger sister is in a law school,the third girl is a medical student in one of the Nigerian unis and the last(he cut me off here)
VO-what do you stand to gain?
Am the first and i will be the heir to her business empire including my dad's houses.

VO(nods and says i will have to issue your visa now,you choose isolo,so pick up your visa there,after 3 working days,we contact you through an sms or email.
Hands me my white pickup slip after circling.
I gave him a thumb up and he smiled.

The journey has not been easy only those that know me will attest.
I thank God for his mercies and unending favour.
Walspring,is a good friend and brother,God will make u smile
Gre8ever,your calls and words of encouragement
Graviton
Bimbola,thanks for correcting my mistakes before i headed to the consulate
Slimmy,God will make you smile soon
Teddyrain,not forgetting u bro...your prayer lines helped too.
If ive not mentioned you no vex,my brain full now.

And my mother,without her i won't be here..I love you mom..she's the happiest mom now in the world..

All those who are headed there soon,be steadfast and commit your needs to God.
I cut off with my girlfriend cos of american visa,am sorry babe,cut off sex,cut off drinking.I was closer to God..
More testimonies sha abound here.

Its being a long journey..THANK GOD WE MADE IT TO AMERICA

Congrats big boss.... I didnt post this here before i did that off thread... Wishing you a blissful stay in obamaland...

Idazbawz: of cos, it is... after the second deferment, he'll need to pay another application fee..
That's all

If he get brain am sure he wont need to pay for second deferment...

Am back from the Future......

Stewee: Somebody should bring this guy up to speed.
You think it's the locomotiv printing machine they use in ibadan they use in printing visas?

Plz don't kill me with laugh.

Why Ibadan? I cant stop laughing here

domex007: Did the machine for printing visa spoil?
If I may ask self, where do they print this visa, is it in the embassy or where?
They are supposed to have like two or three machines for printing visa, just incase one get damaged..

domex007: Did the machine for printing visa spoil?
If I may ask self, where do they print this visa, is it in the embassy or where?

Alaba market Lagos or Aba market Onitsha...

funny you... Lol

Joenice: Chairman, Please can you first of all encourage this boy to tell you the truth first? I knew for sure the school holds the key to his future as far as the US is concern. Ask him to tell you the truth offline if he's shy here! I am commenting again on this issue because of you.

The truth can be bitter big boss but am sure there is something wrong between him and the school which leads to what he is facing now...

zeezahbee: which kind school is that? most if not all schools in usa accept installment payment, the school only suspect foul play that's all

The right word...

iluvmybishop: Don't worry,I trust domex007,if he is not d son of dangote,he LL spend his school fee and pocket money on top am,he really loves d girloooooo

Hmmmmm....

Shaking my head here cos of this your post..

Amefrica: Hehehehe!

Canada cold no be from here oo

Lol... Take pro-cold along when you are going.. hahahahaha

stevecrun: you don't know before?My gf who travelled this January doing her msc in nursing in Alberta say,her haircream,cold there don make the cream turn block..To defrost it,she has to place it beside the gas cooker..

Just wear clothes that would protect u,head warmer and hand gloves and you'd be fine.

Big boss i thought you dont have gf ad you wanna become reverend father... lol

justwise: Was wondering though..... many people address the software as a human being, some sending email to report spambot for banning them and demanding explanation.

hahahahahahahaha... Well that's people for you

imperioux: Ban lifted and post released. I know this antispambot very well

Congrats.. It seems that antispambot is sick...

imperioux: Ame, see all the tabs (US student thread) I have opened. I left this thread at page 289 and met it at page 405.

I've been taking my time to go through them all one by one.

I would leave no stone unturned today.

Cheers!

Lol... ... I trust you cos you will read everything

I spent more than 7 hours to read from page 321 to page 386 since last Saturday till this Sunday morning, i didn't sleep but it affected me church service on Sunday morning..

This is rubbish..... If you dont know alot of people will die because of high medical bill at the end of the day.. Automatically if you dont have money hospitals wont attend to you..

In sound sultan voice, Which way Which way Naija dey go?

aekmanweb: My fellow NL'rs, I want to confirm if its not possible to register for SAT by oneself here in Naija or thru a contact in U.S, must it be thru agents alone? Swift response needed plzzzz.

Yes someone in USA can help you but he will pay with Money Order while you mail/courier all your documents for registration to the person and FYI only one accredited company college board gave the contract and that's where all agents do register their candidates

Ashigolo: use american airlines (www.aa.com), search and book your local flight there. You can also use www.kayak.com. You'll need your mastercard and your securecode in order to book a local flight.

juntod: That code is required from GTB card holders only.

As for the code not all merchant ask for that when making payment it depend on the merchant the site is using... Although is good to have that code and its 10 digits

rosybabyy: @idazbawz and others pls, why would the consulars frown at it? I am working in a reputable company, well paid and I don't intend running away

People might be qualify with loads of documents and so on but might not be eligible for the visa on the day of his/her interview.

What people need is God's mercy, grace and favour to be eligible on the day of interview, therefore pray for it.

Stewee: I hope they won't trash my Benson and Hedges

Hmmmmm... Is that not Agbo Jedi stick

Rubywoo: Good morning everyone!

Please I got my request for an emergency interview approved,How do I go about rescheduling a new date.

Thanks.

I thought you will be given available dates where you will pick your choice and instructions on how you will book for the one you want.

Maybe you pm idabawz to assist you cos he went through that before.

unnamdi79: myy travel experience is something else..im stuck in a country where i dont know anubody...missed my flight to washington due to a delay in lagos..im stuck in dakar

Am sorry to hear about that... Are you saying Dakar in Senegal or which of the Dakar

rosybabyy: @streetMic, do u have what it takes to change my status? Lol!
Its rather complicated getting my company to sponsor me now or posing as one. I just wanna do this course chikena!

My guy got all what it takes to change your status ooooo cos he got the swags and lots more. I trust my nigga

You can sponsor yourself since you have the money and if VO ask why is your company not sponsoring you then you defend yourself by saying you want promotion from your place of work and you need this course certificate in order for you to head a unit.... Add yours to it or anyone who like you can help you add more to it.

streetMic: abi

Yea big boss... Just think of anyone you discussed about ticket with who is/are capabale to buy it for you,, maybe your family and so on..

Sponge3: Got to Texas yesterday....thank God for journey mercy

Glory be to God for the journey mercy

streetMic: nooo. lol. even me taya. i de look d ticket like balu.

well i guess someone purchased it for you...

streetMic: wakanow jux issued me a flight ticket i did not pay for. LMAO. dis one na too much blessing o.

Lol... They will still cancel it maybe that's an error... Abi you contact them before?