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Amefrica: I concur! But the truth normally doesn't work @ the embassy. God sef know.

Ha...!!!! Bro nah you talk so but at times God knows why and how he does his things and let no man question...

Make God help us!!

akay_47: Please house, where can I get a cheap one way travel ticket to the US. I mean really cheap one oo. Thanks in anticipation

Bro google is the best way and i suggest u flight to NY first wic will cost below 130k and from NY u fly to your destination wic will cost below or around $200 (32k) which is the state where your school is located and by doing that it wont cost u much comparing to direct fly from Lagos to the state where your school is located wic will cost over 180k

sevule: Hi Guys
I am quite new in the travel section of nairaland and I must say tha I am thoroughly impressed. You guys are like one big family and everybody is genuinely concerned about evreybody else. That said I need the advice of the gurus in the house and I hope that you would be able to spare some time to help a brother out. Here goes:

I have scheduled a visa appointment but I am a little confused cos of my situation.

1. I have an online masters degree from a school in America but I haven't been to America before. I am wondering if i should tell the VOs about this but from the advice you guys were giving on the forum it appears that this may actually work against me. My fear is that if I do tell the VO he would want to know why I want to pursue another degree and would ask why I dont want to do it online again. Should I reveal the info about my masters degree?

2. I have a full scholarship that covers tuition and expenses(this is why i want to travel for my second masters).I did TOEFL and GRE back then but the TOEFL is expired. Is it okay if I present the GRE alone when the VO requests for standardized test? Would the lack of TOEFL count against me?

I finished school 2007 and I have been working since then. Any other advice would be most welcome. I await to hear from all the gurus in the house if they can spare the time.

Thanks a mill!!

Bro just be truthful with everything u will fill and say to the VO even though the bible still says the truth shall set u free and also find a good reason to back up every truthful things you will fill and tell the VO. Just wait for other to add more

kunlebal: keep it up bro, you are on your way to the top

Amen!!! And thanks bro!!!

Just4mide: Hello guys I need ur help on this I have already pay my SEVIS 1-901 fees in April but my visa application was denied but now I have an admission letter and I-20 form of a different school please am I to pay another sevis fees or not?

Nope you wont pay another sevis cos the sevis fee is valid for 1 year..

What you can do is for you to move the sevis payment to another sevis ID and it has basic rules and how you will do it yourself

The basic rules for moving a SEVIS I-901 fee payment between SEVIS ID numbers are:

The SEVIS I-901 fee must be moved between SEVIS ID numbers for the same individual

An additional SEVIS I-901 fee is not required (For more information, see the section, Do I pay the fee?)

The SEVIS I-901 fee amount for the new school or program must be less than or equal to the SEVIS I-901 fee already paid (see the Fee Amount Chart)

Only the student or exchange visitor may request the move

Tips on how you can

If you want to transfer the SEVIS I-901 fee payment information from one SEVIS ID number to another, you need to mail or e-mail SEVP. SEVP will consider your request and determine if the fee can be transferred. See the section on the basic rules for transferring fees.

Put Fee Transfer in the subject line of your request. Give us your name, date of birth, the SEVIS ID number that you originally paid on and the SEVIS ID number you want to transfer the payment to, as well as a current, valid address Explain why the fee needs to be transferred. It will help speed your request if you include a copy of your receipt number. Include information on how to contact you if there are any questions.

SEVP will review your request and determine if the fee can be transferred. If your request is approved, you will receive an email or letter indicating that you can now print your updated I-901 payment confirmation at www.fmjfee.com reflecting the SEVIS ID from your new Form I-20 or DS-2019.

Follow the link below on how you can request that SEVP move your fee payment for more info..

http://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901/faq7.htm#_Toc81222150

constant57: It is GT mastercard i have been using. Paid app fee to other schs wtout any hassle using the card. It is this one of Clemson uni dat is problematic.

Well i dont know what to say but contact your school and inform them or you should try another bank master card or Visa Card

shynepapin101: Here's my experience at the embassy. After getting some minutes late, I joined up with the 8am ppl. Thanks God, not all VO's had come so they had to wait as there were almost 2k ppl 4 interview on 12th after their holiday.

When the number after me flashed I started looking towards that booth, couldn't how the interview went but my number flashed, quickly walked up to the booth, saw the lady, still typing, then picked up my p & docs, scanned to open up my ds-160 page. Then the riot began,

Me: gud mrnin & hw r u ma?
Vo: fyn, can u gimme a minute, will b wit u shortly. (She's wz tryin to get my ds 160 up). Afta abt 70secs
Vo: ok, I can c u r goin to --- university
Me: yes,
Vo: whr?
Me: michigan
Vo: hw did u knw abt d sch?
Me: tru forbes, u.s news & world report, it's highly rated & chea...(She intrude)
Vo: ok' ok. So why nw?
Me: it's d perfect moment as I'm schedule 4 my nxt promotion @ work
Vo: wat do u
Me: I work wit lag st sumtin sumtin, I'm an admin officer 1
Vo: r u married
Me: no, bt I av sumtin serz goin 4 me, I might do dat nxt month
Vo: smiling, so u say u work wit lag st
Me: yh
Vo: who's paying
Me: my dad
Vo: wat does he do
Me: he's an opthamogist wit the national staff hopital, abuja
Vo: he's wat (she didn't understand our accent)
Me: an opthamologist
Vo: Opthomologist (oyinbo way) ok
Me: yh
Vo: so wat made u decide nw
Me: in d recent evaluation & test held in my office 4 a senior admin manager promotion, I came top of the class, and was pick 4 the position, but 4 it to be effected I nid a master's degree which nids evaluation too, it's the final stage (she dey listen dey type at d same time)
Vo: so u r quitting to get a masters
Me: no, I'm nt, I av a study leave leta head statin the terms of my out of office vacation, I'm stil paid 20% while I stil alwaz av to go tru reports filed by the intern dat'll b at my seat while studyin
Vo: wat will u do when u cum back
Me: go back to work d day I get back, submit my masters, get it evaluated in a week, & take up my new position wit huge salary increase
Vo: (smiles bt doubtful) so why the leap frm psy to pub amin
Me: (shaking, didn't expect dat) thr r less opportunity here in 9ja 4 psychologist, so dat wen I tuk up administration as psychos r perfect wit management (afta my heart kul dwn & no tear my chest, I cum notice say she wan make I 4kup wit jst 1 questn)
Vo: wen did u graduate
Me: 2008
Vo: why did u wait till 5 yrs
Me: I had no choice, it's needed nw, I guess it's the appropriate tym
Vo: so u av nt bin doin anytin since 2008
Me: (tinkin, dis woman dey find mistake) dat's wrong, I've bin working 3 yrs, wit d lag st blah blah blah afta I finish d mandatory nysc, (vexing already bt kipin kul as a psycho, me wey no dey talk to my neighbor)
Vo: yes, lag st, (she starts typin profusely 4 sum tym, na thr I knw say she don gree say I don win)
Vo: so did u do any standardize test afta like 15-20 seconds
Me: yes, gre
Vo: can I c
Me: dropped it thr, she pick luk am, luk me wen him c monsta score, verb 160, quant 161, analytical shit 4.5, she luk me agn, I luk am, ishe luk dwn cum dey find wetin no lose, weda na fake, me feelin kully psycho, start lukin at other ppl interview goin on by my syd
Vo: she drops d gre back, typed, picks white form, staring sayin u can go pick up ur visa 3 workin days, dat friday, I said yh, at... she luk pc screen, carry biro cum circle my pick up place
Me: pickd up gre, closed my folder, waited till she pack my docs put insyd my p, drop am 4 her approval box 4 her syd, I cum say thk u ma'am 4 ur tym, stil thk agn wen she no commot her eye 4 my eye, she don c genius, I waka commot by tellin her to av a lovely day.

It's GOD I thank, bcoz I av told him take control everytin dat happens here let it be ur remote control working.

Congrat bro and i wish u d best in obamaland... I tap from the remote control of God too...

constant57: Address verification mis match ryte? I am encountering d same challenge paying my app fee to Clemson uni. I was told to make my permanent address on the online app form d same with my address on d payment portal and d address i opened my bank acct with.

I have tried dat sha but no headway yet.

Can you people specify which bank atm you are using to make payment? I advise you to use GT bank atm card cos it works with most of the schools in making payments

Square65: Just dropped by to say hello. Congratulations to those who recently got their visas and wishing those who are yet to (and will soon) get theirs all the best!

amen and thanks for showing much love...

idalex: @walspring, u've got PM.

Yea bro.. I have replied you.

dolapobello1: Please send it to dolapobello1@yahoo.com.
Can't the get the hang of nairaland messaging.

Okay i will get that done ASAP

De Tus: Thanks Lis. Do have a lovely day. @Walspring, do you really want a very high quality essay? If yes, firstly add me on Facebook and get a pen and paper. Remember to write "Walspring" on my inbox to enable me accept your notification because i hardly accept unknown ids.

Yes bro i want oo.. I sent you email in order for you to send me your facebook name/handler

dolapobello1: Hello.
I think there might be an issue as to why you're going for pre-masters, as opposed to a direct masters degree. Honestly the pre-masters sounds like a quick-fix scheme to get into the US.

That said, if you decide to use a company as your sponsor, you must prove why the company (which I assume is private) will be willing to spend such amounts on you, and show that the comany has enough dispensable funds for you.

It is good if you're a self-sponsor. But in this case, you must prove that you're not an intending immigrant. I think I read in one of your earlier posts, that you're single. As a self-sponsor you will have to work on your home-ties (whatever that means to you) and show that you intend coming back. Securing graduate assistanceship may be of significant help (although I don't know if that's possible with a pre-masters.)

Before we deliberate any further, can you state why you intend going for a pre-masters?

I sent you email cos i need ur assistance/help. Do u get it?

lisadem: Another recommendation is ricky. you will beg him to stop writing for you. . On a more serious note, you could google it to have samples, read and digest them and surely, you should be able to come up with something good. it's good you write yourself and have some grammarians in the house proofread for you. here i will recommend godG and dolapobello1 like i know everybody's area of interest.

Thanks alot and i will contact them ASAP.

suxes2005: Let's see the essay

SHALOM

Do u see the essay?

imperiouxx: It's good to see that those with such skills have asked for you to contact them. Pay the price and you'll get a good job done.

I haven't written mine too and one of them dues by Dec 1. Though I have my cover letter and when there is chance, I'll come up with something.

But right now, I'm writing this voluminous dissertation which has already passed due and seems not to end.

Thanks bro and i roger that!!

godG: You could hit me up.

I sent u pm...

godG: You could hit me up.

I sent you pm.. Do u get it?

fahdy2k: This might also be of help to students seeking to register for TOEFL and GRE


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HOW IT WORKS:
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Our Registration Fee*: TOEFL: $185, GRE: $215

(Note: Cotonou only has the paper based assessment test and it is available 3 times in a year so you have to schedule on time). For Computer based testing, candidate will have to write exam in Ghana.

Swiftprocurement has also identified two closer Hotels to the Center where student can lodge:
1. iBis Hotel Cotonou
2. Novotel Cotonou

As part of our effort to help students and depending on the number of students registration, we are also working on group travels such that student can save money by travelling together and where possible share accommodation. Also we are working on getting you information about cheaper accommodations around Cotonou city.

For more information please call Femi at: 07059647747 or Julius at 08053195548.

You may also call our USA office directly at +18625207004 (9:00am - 17:00pm EST).
Note that Nigeria is 6 hours ahead of the USA in time difference so consider subtracting 6hours to get the local time in the USA before calling.

You can also visit our Office for more information:
Swiftprocurement
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I dont understand you cos are advertising yourself as an agent or are you telling them where agent office is located?

Graviton: Sir, you've got mail

yea.. I have replied

suxes2005: Let's see the essay

SHALOM

Essay (250 word maximum)

This essay should be written in the English language and should describe ''The academic goals I hope to achieve while studying at the University''

My major course is Computer science

Tochium: I think you should write it yourself. There's no big deal about it, you can write it, believe in yourself.

I wrote mine.

All the best.

Bro thanks and i know i can do it myself but remember they will want to pick the best essay ooo

Amefrica: Essay, Novel join together. #50K. Deal?

I don hear but nah essay me dey look for..

imperiouxx: Where's bigfrancis?

meaning i should contact him abi?

Amefrica: #50K. Note: I'm a descendant of William Shakespeare.

lwkmd.. You sounds funny... I am not publishing novel ooo

Amefrica: How much you wan pay?

How much does it cost?

imperiouxx: Ehnnnnnnnn! no leak how I dey take beg you to the house nau.

Oga, I need help.. I need a good essay writer or someone who can vet essay..

Urgent reply is needed ooo

OMOLARAO: Thanks alot for the advice.
You are appreciated.

Lets thank God!!!!

Ms Nas: Lol. Why?

because you said;

The wind can carry person.
I con dey think...."Nas, shebi na you wan come America? Welcome to America oo"

Ms Nas: Why are you shouting my name? Na now you know say one Ms Nas dey abi? You've jonzed.

But sincerely, this weather no try at all! I was walking to school this morning, after bundling up like an Onion. I didnt know when my eyes started tearing up and my nose started running badly. The wind can carry person.
I con dey think...."Nas, shebi na you wan come America? Welcome to America oo"

This sounds funny oo!!

flynbird: Going through Wikipedia I'm seeing these courses listed as STEM:

....[Many organizations in the United States follow the guidelines of the National Science Foundation on what constitutes a STEM field. The NSF uses a broader category to define STEM subjects which includes subjects in the fields of Chemistry, Computer and Information Technology Science, Engineering, Geosciences, Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Physics and Astronomy, Social Sciences (Anthropology, Economics, Psychology and Sociology), and STEM Education and Learning Research].....

And then the same Wikipedia has another link to US immigration's own list of STEM: http://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/stem-list.pdf)

I'm not sure which is current. Who has a link to the correct STEM courses?

I checked the pdf file and their economics they are refering to is econometric and Quantitative Economics, pharmacoeconomics/pharmaceutical economics but am sure student will still do part of social science economic but it might be in another form just like the way MEAN/ANOVA were thought is Economics statics is different from the way its been thought in Biostatics/Biological statics but all derived and get same answers at the end.

Well maybe that was why they listed it as part of stem course. Its my own guess ooo..!!

Lastly if u check that pdf again at the top, it stated that 2012 revised list: Addtions are in Bold. I think econometric and Quantitative Economics, pharmacoeconomics/pharmaceutical economics were added as STEM courses as at 2012

Amefrica: I'm afraid you are wrong Sir! There are some social science's courses that's part of STEM. Economics is one

Okay if u say so no probs but i always thought STEM consist of all pure science combination..