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Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by webstradamus: 6:26pm On Aug 05, 2013
GboyegaD:

They don't anymore. Seems Sanusi compelled Nigerian banks to bear the cost of "off us" transaction fees.

If you use your GTB Naira Mastercard to withdraw from a Wells Fargo ATM here, Wells Fargo will charge you $3 per transaction. I believe Sanusi has no control over that.
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by webstradamus: 1:56pm On Aug 05, 2013
GboyegaD:

Yes it is and they charge you N1000 for each withdrawal as such, I wil advice you open an account once you get to school. You can use your GTB account to get monies from home since it is cheaper than paying the international transfer fees.

... plus another $3 - $5 ATM charge depending on the bank who's ATM you are using for withdrawal.
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by webstradamus: 12:32am On Aug 05, 2013
smithjanetstore: @ojap it seems this guy does nt want my cousin to come obamaland

Which guy?
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by webstradamus: 12:31am On Aug 05, 2013
OjaP:

We have two variables...X and Y.

The only constant(K) is Naija 5.0 and US/WES 4.0 scales.

If varaible X falls within 2.4 - 2.7 , be sure that Y>X.

Where Y is the WES final CGPA. This is from experience with WES.

This doesn't also mean that Y will be greater than 4.0 if X = 1st Class.

Since you now agree that your assumption only holds true for a specific range (based on your past observations, I hereby rest my case grin
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by webstradamus: 11:51pm On Aug 04, 2013
OjaP:
Second, WES does not reduce CGPAs, instead it increases. What do you think would happen to a CGPA of 2.40 when converted?

How exactly do you mean by that? These are 2 different scales we're talking about here. Are you trying to say if one has a GPA of X/5.0, WES would always evaluate it to some Y > X?
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by webstradamus: 11:46pm On Aug 04, 2013
OjaP:

I am sure because with a Naia 2.2, Your WES CGPA can't be less than 2.50. I have seen more than 6 WES evaluated transcript of folks with Naija CGPA between 2.3 and 2.5.

Oh that's good then. He should be able to get in somewhere with a 2.5/4.0.
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by webstradamus: 11:34pm On Aug 04, 2013
OjaP:

Lol....that's funny. Well, the point is that SmithJanet's cousin WES evaluated GPA will not be less than 2.50.


Why are you so sure about that?
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by webstradamus: 5:24pm On Aug 04, 2013
OjaP:

Good GRE + Strongly worded SOP + Strong recommendation letters + Research interests should augment his chances. Be warned that your uncle may not get any form of funding from the schools. Check out for schools that require a minimum 2.5 GPA for a MS in Mathematics. That should work.

The uncle had a 2.4/5.0. I believe that's somewhere around 1.9-2.0/4.0 or maybe less. The case is bad for grad school acceptance.
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by webstradamus: 5:21pm On Aug 04, 2013
smithjanetstore: u there? am still expecting u, what abt changing his course dont you think there is a solution there.

Sorry I do not know of any school that would accept that GPA into any graduate program. He is better off applying to BS (as transfer) then proceed to MS thereafter.

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Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by webstradamus: 3:12pm On Aug 04, 2013
smithjanetstore: @webstradamus my uncle wants to further his education in usa course mathematics a graduate of unilag with [b]cgpa of 2.40 [/b]same course what are his chances to get admission kindly help me out with some universities that are in good in this very major i know say u be yankee base and u sabi wella


That GPA is too low to get him into a "good" MS Math program. I'd have advised that he transfers to a BS program and completes 12 - 18 months before starting an MS program but age might not be on his side as per visa interview. What is his profile like? I mean when did he get his BS, how many years work experience, in what field? More info would help find a good path for him to take.
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by webstradamus: 2:42pm On Aug 04, 2013
syahboy: If you're a graduate student I believe the school will refund the money, if you're a young undergraduate forget it. Its either your parents request for it to be given to you or they credit it to your account the next semester.

You took the words right out of my mouth!

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Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by webstradamus: 1:21pm On Aug 04, 2013
bones007: happy Sunday everyone...pls i would like someone to answer this question, My parent make my school fees payment via wire transfer,both tuition and board, and they over pay the money with $4000=00,i dont know if the school will refund the money to me when i reach school cos i need the money for my personal uses. i will appreciate ur prompt response.

Are your parents aware of this excess payment? The school might not release the money to you without their approval.
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by webstradamus: 9:55pm On Aug 03, 2013
foohard:

Thanks boss!

@bolded.. She doesn't rent, she bought it grin she's a nurse and sabi pose wella...

Lol ... obviously you didn't get my drift. What I meant was having access to drive newer car models is very easy here as rental companies make them available. You don't need to own these cars or know someone who does before you can have a feel of how well they drive. You simply rent and it's pretty cheap too!

That said, buying a car here is also not a big deal grin Depending on your credit, you can drive out a brand new 2014 luxury car from the dealership without making any down payments and then pay for the car over 72 months grin Driving a "big" car does not translate to being a "big" man here. But you lucky you already have a wife here who's gainfully employed, I bet she would expedite your integration here and I won't be surprised if you start talking about buying a house in a few months time! You sure have a very bright future bro ... Oluwa is involved in your story wink
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by webstradamus: 9:39pm On Aug 03, 2013
foohard:

Thanks bro, that's a great info. Can't wait to start driving my wife's 2012 camry..

Haha ... no biggie about that. It's a normal rental car here ... lol. You go drive newer motor u go tire grin grin grin

When you finish studying the guide, you can prep for the knowledge (written) test with this website: http://driversprep.com/test.php?state=il

That's what I used in my time. If you're into IT Cert dumps, that website is the equivalent for driving tests wink
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by webstradamus: 9:29pm On Aug 03, 2013
obsy2020: @ imperiouxx , ojap and house, please is gtb mastercard reliable and efficent in america for withdrawals

Why do you want to withdraw though? You can spend with it (without incurring any charges). Pay rent, tuition, fees, groceries etc. I've been using it for the past 2 years. And if you want to hold some cash, you can always collect cash back at Walmart or other stores (free of charge). You do not need to make an ATM withdrawal.

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Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by webstradamus: 9:21pm On Aug 03, 2013
foohard: Hello house,

Please, is vaccines done in luth acceptable anywhere in the USA? Also, can I drive with Nigeria drivers' license pending the time I'd get US drivers' license and ultimately... are students allowed to drive?

Yes you can drive here with your Nigerian license for up to 90 days after arrival. That's more than enough time for you to get your US license though. Depending on your State, you may need to pass a knowledge test and a road test. You can get more info for Illinois here: http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/publications/pdf_publications/dsd_a112.pdf
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by webstradamus: 2:05am On Aug 02, 2013
Find Out!:
House.

Got my visa at the Abuja embassy today....

Congrats!!!
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by webstradamus: 10:48pm On Aug 01, 2013
foohard: Hello house,

You can snap 4 copies of passport photograph with embassy requirements (2"X2", or 5cmX5cm) at just 200 naira at new star photo in lagos.

I thought it would be rejected was why I didn't share earlier but its what I used and was accepted and its what I even have on my sexy VISA.

Hope that help.

Can the location get any vaguer than that? grin grin grin
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by webstradamus: 1:45pm On Jul 31, 2013
sahlau: @ webstradamus , I mean d one dat won't waste time, aw long will it take WES nd aw long will it take ECE?


I really don't know about duration but I assume there wouldn't be much difference. Usually the delays come from their inability to get a response from your school during the verification process. All things being equal, it might take 4 - 6 weeks. Rush services might expedite the process given your school responds with a rush too grin

That said, if you're not restricted to using WES or ECE, you may want to try GCE (www.gceus.com). They're a lot faster (10 business days for standard processing) and quite inexpensive too. Plus they accept scanned copies of your transcripts and often times do not contact your school for verification which takes out the delay factor. Lastly, they are an accredited NACES (http://www.naces.org/) member so you have nothing to worry.
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by webstradamus: 1:26pm On Jul 31, 2013
sahlau: Wich is the best btw WES & ECE for transcript evaluation, need advice asap

You are more likely to get a higher GPA from WES than ECE. I would go with WES if GPA outcome were the most crucial factor.
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by webstradamus: 1:22pm On Jul 31, 2013
foohard:

I will by God's grace...


GboyegaD:

I say a VERY BIG AMEN to your PRAYER!

+1
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by webstradamus: 6:57pm On Jul 30, 2013
Find Out!:


Congrats Foohard. The icing on the admission cake is getting a scholarship to go with it. Visa don come seal everythn join cheesy All the best bro

I think the admission was actually the icing on the scholarship ... lol. Cos I believe he got the admission after securing the scholarship. Foohard, no?
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by webstradamus: 6:43pm On Jul 30, 2013
eedrism: Hello houseeeeeee----i got Denied again today @ Abj nd I have post my interview review for everybody 2 see---But I want to re apply asap because A̶̲̥̅♍ paying anoda visa fee on thursday and I have a questions for u all plss ansa.


1}A̶̲̥̅♍ going for my undergraduate studies in computeer sci! A̶̲̥̅♍ 19yrs old and skool name is salisbury university.

2]Will I get dates in Lagos?because skool resumes in august 26th

3]Do I stand any chance of getting the visa this time?

Bigfrancis,imperioux,ricky rozay,gboyegad,yvette,ms nas nd all others in the house plsss ur response will highly be appreciated...plss u all shuld let me know wah sup,I need to get this visa #sad

Sorry about your denial. I think you need to chill for a bit and restrategize. DO NOT attend another interview this FALL. You will only come off as DESPERATE. There were several loopholes in your last interview. You didn't sound convincing in your responses (due to fear) and it seems there might be some inconsistencies in your responses compared to your previous interviews. I believe you still have a lot to cover in terms of preparing for the interview. Luckily all the information you need have been covered here on Nairaland (from part 1 - 4). Take the time and read everything diligently. There is a huge wealth of knowledge here.

And to help you fast track your recovery, I suggest you also post your previous 2 interviews here so the house can analyze your responses and start the postmortem from the bottom.
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by webstradamus: 6:19pm On Jul 30, 2013
foohard:

Just like I said, I love the curriculum, you may wish to check the curriculum. I have the funding and the results to make to top ten schools but their curriculum doesn't appeal to me. The are too technical. I want a curriculum that integrates technology with business which loyola has. Most of the top school have the business in Information Systems which more of business than technology where you would learn financial accounting and some marketing courses. Asides that, what you will see in top schools is Computer Science and Software engineering programs which I'm tired of now.

Also, I'm glad that the prof I mentioned is willing to guide the project I will do when I return to Nigeria.

I know you have the result else you wouldn't have earned the scholarship wink. I looked at the curriculum and it looks pretty good (I like the IA track!). And you're right about the top 10 schools being more tilted towards CS and SE. You can't blame them really, that's what the market requires. But since you're obviously not interested in the US job market, no shaking for you, carry go!

Enjoy your stay in Chicago and remember to go back home to contribute your quota to the development of IT services in Nigeria.
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by webstradamus: 4:37pm On Jul 30, 2013
Guys did y'all know we now have a resident VO on Nairaland? Wonders shall never end!

https://www.nairaland.com/1359935/u.s-consular-officer-ask-me
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by webstradamus: 4:13pm On Jul 30, 2013
odowetalu: Dude 46k per annum that's sick!! Congrats tho.


IKR!

foohard:

Yes... I did win a scholarship worth the amount.

Wow ... I'm really so excited for you cos you will definitely enjoy your stay here, trust me wink I guess you made a 1st to have been eligible in the first place. Congrats once again!!! But why Loyola [size=4pt](with all due respect)[/size] though? I mean with that kinda money you could easily have attended a top 10 IT program here.
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by webstradamus: 3:50pm On Jul 30, 2013
foohard: Glory be to GOD. VISA approved at 11.45am today.
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Congrats man!!! I'm just curious ... did you really get a govt scholarship worth 46K USD per annum? shocked shocked shocked What scheme is that?
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by webstradamus: 8:16pm On Jul 29, 2013
Ms Nas:
Flynbird deariecheesy, its not a must you receive a text message. I received an email just like yours the day after my interview and I picked up my passport the day after that. Up till date, I haven't gotten any sms (I filled a valid mobile number btw). So, if you got a mail indicating that your passport is ready, then indeed it ready. Go pick it up

Gbam!

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Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by webstradamus: 8:15pm On Jul 29, 2013
sahlau: Conjugal to new americana in the house, God bless you all. For dose goin to tamu, will u av to evaluate your undergraduate transcript to apply or d sch will do dat?

Look up the requirements on the School's website and don't just rely on hearsay. If they require an evaluation from you, they will say so.

BTW, what did you mean in the bolded phrase above?
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by webstradamus: 9:50pm On Jul 27, 2013
idalex:
can u explain what u mean by "negotiable"
Thanks

Means you're at liberty to make your own arrangements for those. The amounts listed are estimates and would vary depending on lifestyle. For instance you can choose not to buy any books and depend on online ebooks and your school library. Regarding housing, you can "cut your coat according to your cloth" and try living like Indians grin grin grin Works for them! Food is very cheap here ... especially junk! Just make sure you hit the gym regularly grin
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by webstradamus: 9:23pm On Jul 27, 2013
effulgence: I salute everyone here o,Please anybody with info regarding road travel from New york to Johnsoncity,TN. Your responces are needed,tanx

You can book on any of the following websites:

www.greyhound.com
www.gotobus.com

Megabus (www.megabus.com) is also another option but they don't get to Johnson city. You'll have to get to Knoxville, TN and then find your way to Johnson city from there.
Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by webstradamus: 6:16pm On Jul 27, 2013
Spanishmario:

sowi abt d misconceptions, d first Amt was for a diff skul...nw dis d brkdwn of university of ALBANY annual cost
tuition fee 20,150K
university fee 25USD
comprehensive service fee 1,166K
academic excellence fee 150USD
graduate student org fee 44USD
MEDEX medical evaluation fee 84USD
SEVIS fee 150USD
student alumni partnership fee 40USD

fenkzzz 4 d help man

All of those fees are MANDATORY. I was referring to your I-20 breakdown which will usually include Insurance, housing, Books etc. Those are the areas in which you can save money. What you listed above are tuition and fees you cannot avoid and if you ask me I think its kinda expensive. You have to pay all of that and then still pay for housing, feeding, insurance, books.

By the way, what is SEVIS fee doing there and how come its 150 USD?

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