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TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 18 by Wokeupandslayed: 3:11pm On Apr 17, 2025
Efetobore1980:
Hello Highsaak.

I have to park somewhere (my SUV) in order to quickly answer this because it's an interesting question which i don't want to skip.

When you digress out of the information in your Form I-20 you are automatically a liar and a dishonest F1 visa applicant.

The information in your Form I-20 must tally with your ds-160 information and both information must tally with your verbal communication with the visa officer.

The only solution is to notify the school and have your uncle's financial statement forwarded to the school in order for you to receive an updated I - 20 which will state your uncle as the sponsor.

Note: If you cannot do the recommended then it is better you write family fund inside your ds-160 and attend your interview with your sister's financial statement. Ciao.
sorry I’m reading your response to her. Would you advise me to go ahead with my bro Canadian account (he is on work visa ) or my a family friends account here in Nigeria (I would say my uncle on paper) or it really doesn’t matter. my bro is work visa as his wife is schooling in Canada.

I really don’t know what’s best because the responses I’m get is just very conflicting. One told me since he is not a relation I should stay clear. Another told me so far as my bros account is legit it doesn’t matter.

But how do I explain I have relatives abroad. Please can you help.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 18 by Wokeupandslayed: 1:04pm On Apr 17, 2025
Godgivenchild:
Presenting a bank statement that is not in your name or that of your parents could significantly reduce your chances or make it harder to convince the visa officer of your relationship with the sponsor and their willingness to support you.

If you need assistance funding your account to reflect your deposit, I may be able to help—especially if you are banking with institutions within my reach. Feel free to DM me.
Hi !

Thank you so much.
But I don’t have extra funds to pay for percentage, as I’m doing this on my own, with little to no funds. But thank you nevertheless.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 18 by Wokeupandslayed: 11:21am On Apr 17, 2025
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Efetobore1980:
Hello WakeUp.

If you are a PhD applicant you can use it without looking back . If you are an MSc or Bsc applicant you can use it with affidavit of support.

You will however have Two Brick walls to climb; ONE: You must use the same bank statement when attending your F1 visa interview because the school will state it inside your Form I 20. TWO : US embassy might place you on 221g (if they want to verify the foreign account) because it takes a while for them to verify account that is not local. NOTE: If your Canada contact does not have a good residency or work status it can affect your visa application.

You can use it if you don't have an alternative. Good LucK.
thank you so much.

That’s really the only option I have. And I was given time to request an I-20.
I didn’t want to use a foreign account but I don’t really have a choice
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 18 by Wokeupandslayed: 7:17am On Apr 17, 2025
Please is it advisable to submit my brother’s account for bank statement
He has 7k dollars in his account which is about 4k American dollars and my deficit is 2.7k American dollars. I was awarded full funding and stipend. Please can anyone advise/assist me. Thank you
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 18 by Wokeupandslayed: 5:14am On Apr 17, 2025
LCMedia:
How long have you been working? Besides, your deficit is just over 2k, that’s what you’d be projecting to the VO, that you’d be covering your 2k deficit from your personal savings. So, you are not disclosing your account balance to the VO and your school won’t care how you got the 5k in your account as long as it’s in the account statement presented to them.
Hiii I couldn’t get the money to self fund my 2.7k in my account, so I’m just gonna use my brothers bank statement but its a Canadian bank statement. And I was given deadline to submit. Is that okay please ?
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 18 by Wokeupandslayed: 5:11am On Apr 17, 2025
Taal17:
Don't approach this thinking of denials.

In this reading you did from this same threads, because there have been many, people got approved, others denied reapplied then got approved. Fix your eyes focus your thoughts on the result you want.
Hiii I couldn’t get the money to self fund my 2.7k in my account, so I’m just gonna use my brothers bank statement but its a Canadian bank statement. And I was given deadline to submit. Is that okay please ?
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 18 by Wokeupandslayed: 7:16am On Apr 04, 2025
Taal17:
Don't approach this thinking of denials.

In this reading you did from this same threads, because there have been many, people got approved, others denied reapplied then got approved. Fix your eyes focus your thoughts on the result you want.
You’re absolutely correct. Thank you so much. I’ll keep practicing potential interview questions.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 18 by Wokeupandslayed: 7:15am On Apr 04, 2025
LCMedia:
How long have you been working? Besides, your deficit is just over 2k, that’s what you’d be projecting to the VO, that you’d be covering your 2k deficit from your personal savings. So, you are not disclosing your account balance to the VO and your school won’t care how you got the 5k in your account as long as it’s in the account statement presented to them.
Okay thank you so much. I thought they usually check this type of things, when I tried applying for a visa in 2015 an agent told me to keep 10,000 pounds (2 million) in my account for about moths which I did.

Also, ive been working for 3 years now. But i will put money in my account and use the bank statement in my I-20
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 18 by Wokeupandslayed: 8:05pm On Apr 03, 2025
Taal17:
It's your university that's you're sending the statement to for your i20. Not US consulate

Embassy isn't going to see it neither wiill they ask for it for F1 visa appointment. You visa approval or denial is done right there..

I think you are overthinking it.
You've done most of the heavy lifting your tuition etc is mostly covered.

Besides 2k plus is just about 3million, that's not all lot of cash. That's like your ticket money.
okay thank you so much.

I joined this thread after getting my admission and funding, I read through the entire thread and a large percentage is getting denied visa. So I’m trying not to make mistake at all.

I will deposit a specific amount in my savings account then. And then go from there. Thank you for your assistance! I really appreciate
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 18 by Wokeupandslayed:
Wokeupandslayed:
Okay I will.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 18 by Wokeupandslayed: 5:45pm On Apr 03, 2025
Godgivenchild:
Check your mail.
I sent you a DM
Okay I will.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 18 by Wokeupandslayed: 5:43pm On Apr 03, 2025
Taal17:
Use your bank statements with the amount as deficit..

You don't know what questions you would be asked. Besides it's better to say your deficit is covered by you. At least it's just over $2k.

Thats better than claiming an uncle paid for your own Masters program.

In light of the real expenses you will have studying 2k is small
thank you so much for responding.

I just have a little question, will it be weird that the money was just put in my savings ?
Also, would it be sketchy again if I have let’s say 5k dollars or 4k dollars in account ? Like the equivalent of 4k or 5k dollars in naira.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 18 by Wokeupandslayed: 4:35pm On Apr 03, 2025
Godgivenchild:
It is advisable to present your account statement for the deficit in either of your parents' names rather than an uncle or any other external family member. This approach will make it easier for you to defend at the embassy. I can further assist you with this if needed.
It’s not possible to use my parents. If it was, I wouldn’t be in this dilemma, unfortunately I can’t use their account. That’s why I’m asking
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 18 by Wokeupandslayed: 4:34pm On Apr 03, 2025
Efetobore1980:
Hello.
Don't derail out of your FormI-20 annotations. If your uncle has disappointed you then you have to look for the best alternative.
Look for the bank statement to the tune of the deficit ($2,748) . I can be of assistance in this aspect . If you do otherwise you would have compromised your Form I-20 info. Good LucK.
so you’re saying that I should declare personal funds ?
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 18 by Wokeupandslayed: 3:08pm On Apr 03, 2025
Godgivenchild:
What about your parents?
They can’t be of help.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 18 by Wokeupandslayed: 12:48pm On Apr 03, 2025
Can anyone please help me


I have a deficit of 2748 dollars, my health insurance and general fee was partially covered. But my tuition, non residence fee, some other fees was completely covered alongside a $13,400 stipend too.

I’m currently filling out my I-20 paperwork and there’s a part that says “Does this amount cover the total financial support necessary for your first year of study as outlined above?”
When I say “No” I’m asked to provide a bank statement. At the same time I can’t say yes because I have partial general fee and health insurance

My uncle was supposed to let me use his bank statement for his deficit but he said he can’t be of help anymore.

Someone advised me to be self funded. I should put about $5,000 in my savings account and send over my bank statement for my I-20. Please would you guys advise me to do that? Because I know when filling a de -160 form I would be asked about my salary which I would say is 150-200,
So how is it possible I have 5000 dollars in my account. Also I can look for a way to get the money by next week. It would reflect on my bank statement that I just put the money. Would it not be sketchy. ?

Please can someone advise me on what to do Next ? Im really confused.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 18 by Wokeupandslayed: 9:53pm On Mar 22, 2025
Agape123:
Check the email attached to your NL account, a message request to connect should be waiting.
Okayyy
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 18 by Wokeupandslayed: 9:31pm On Mar 22, 2025
resolution2020:
Thank God! Have you gotten an update on your application? Please what program did you apply for?
lmaooooooo
I got rejected. I wasn’t even accepted with no funding. Outright rejection.

I got the email on 18th Feb to check my application portal and i didn’t get in. I applied on Dec 15 the deadline.
I do hope you get in though. I do believe they send out people that got in their acceptance way later


The uni I got into with funding my email came in 4 and a half month after the Deadlime. But others got their email wayyy before me. So be hopeful and keep praying like your life depends on it
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 18 by Wokeupandslayed: 3:19am On Mar 22, 2025
resolution2020:
Hello! Anyone that applied for a PhD program at university of Massachusetts Boston. Please I have some questions to ask
I applied at UMass for fall 2025 PhD
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 18 by Wokeupandslayed: 8:10pm On Mar 21, 2025
Agape123:
Thanks for the response. Kindly check your dm if you font mind.
How do you check dms ?
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 18 by Wokeupandslayed: 8:05pm On Mar 21, 2025
vivalavida:
Good evening guys. I don't even know where to start. I am a novice in this but I wanna try.
Started an application for a masters in public health with a university in USA. Paid there application fee of $75. A member of the admission board reached out to me and scheduled an interview for 27th of this month. This my first time ever thinking of leaving naija and doing such application. What are the possible questions I should prepare for? It's a 15 minutes interview.
Hey you absolutely have to read and prepare like you are writing an exam.

You will be asked what kind of research you want to do, and your previous research experience. What faculty member you’re interested in working with and why.

Based on what your type of research is on, you will be asked questions on that reason. Like why do you want to do that particular and your goal with conducting such research.

Basically what your plans are for your study.
What concentration? Why that?

You have to be very thorough, if you care about finding anyway. Dont forget you’re competing with Americans, Russians, Chinese, Indians, Turkish and Pakistani people and more!

So read very well and be knowledgeable on your course and faculty. Be confident.

Getting admission with funding required me to READ A LOT. So tap into that.

Above all Gods grace. I wish you good luck.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 18 by Wokeupandslayed: 8:01pm On Mar 21, 2025
Agape123:
Congrats on your funding. Mind sharing the school and how you got the funding? Is it GA? did you do any professional exams? Thanks.
Thank you so much.
It’s a teaching assistantship!

I didn’t write any exams. No toefl, (very difficult as I didn’t school in Nigeria, so a lot of universities didn’t wave toefl for me) also no gre, no gmat
I have a very high gpa though (graduated with high honors/ first class my bachelor’s program.)

I submitted 3 letters of recommendation, resume and statement of purpose ONLY.
TravelRe: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 18 by Wokeupandslayed: 5:28pm On Mar 21, 2025
Hello everybody.

I secured a fully funded masters to America. Covers tuition, 13k stipend and partial health insurance . I have a 2700 deficit though from health insurance, general fee and other fee.A friend told me to check Naira land to prep and get information about visa. Omo I read this entire thread and it has made scared. The amount of people getting rejected even with funding. I’m so scared I don’t know what to do.
RomanceRe: Its Fun Reading Hate Comment With Bae While Chilling In My House (photos by Wokeupandslayed: 1:38am On Oct 01, 2020
Danhumprey:
Yes, of course, it's email. Duh! grin

And Nairaland has always had DM even while you were around back then in 2014. You perhaps didn't explore the DM stuff or you forgot. tongue
yo!!!

I had no idea, please teach me. how huh nairalamd never had dms no joke.

I emailed you tho. get back xx
RomanceRe: Its Fun Reading Hate Comment With Bae While Chilling In My House (photos by Wokeupandslayed: 1:37am On Oct 01, 2020
purplecoco:
brb cry I just got here. I’m crying. Lol
OMGGGG

I'm crying too cry cry

((biggest hug))

what's up bb.huh
RomanceRe: Its Fun Reading Hate Comment With Bae While Chilling In My House (photos by Wokeupandslayed: 11:37pm On Sep 19, 2020
Danhumprey:
I've sent you a mail since.
I'm guessing it's email. I will reply on there tongue
RomanceRe: Its Fun Reading Hate Comment With Bae While Chilling In My House (photos by Wokeupandslayed: 1:04pm On Sep 19, 2020
Danhumprey:
I've modified the post and yeah you shared a lot, like a lot. grin

So, I sent you a DM. And since we weren't following each other at the time, you had to accept and reply the DM for us to connect.

I've really missed you guys. Those good old days. Nostalgic.

I'd like to reconnect thought, like talk on WhatsApp. grin
I was feeling myself i was typing ��� and who knows when mayapop would even come online.

anyway, nl has DMs now what!!!!! I now follow you tho. resend it. I don't have whatsapp anymore. but I will try and download it again. but just DM me.
RomanceRe: Its Fun Reading Hate Comment With Bae While Chilling In My House (photos by Wokeupandslayed: 12:59pm On Sep 19, 2020
Danhumprey:
Ah well, life happens. Lol.

I'm barely active on Nairaland these days. I barely comments, but still log in to check the site each day for news.

I miss you guys from back then. So many moniker changes, hard to keep up. grin
lmaoooo���
like I completely left. I stop checking NL entirely. I randomly came back in like 2016, checked up on purplecoco, Francis and rest and dipped again. until 2020. I think I might stick around a lil bit, then dip again� loool. it's hard to keep track of social media very tiring
RomanceRe: Its Fun Reading Hate Comment With Bae While Chilling In My House (photos by Wokeupandslayed: 10:21pm On Sep 18, 2020
danhumprey I oversharedddd on my previous message. literally TMI, please modify your comment (quote) and delete it.

okay now I see on the top, you sent an email, how does it work again. I can't remember. coz my mail box is empty loool.
RomanceRe: Its Fun Reading Hate Comment With Bae While Chilling In My House (photos by Wokeupandslayed: 8:15pm On Sep 18, 2020
Danhumprey:
Is this xoxochick? From back then? Those good days on Nairaland? shocked shocked shocked
loads of hugsssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!! hell yeahhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!! omggggg i can't believe this. lool. missed ya. whats been going huh dont tell me you are married with kids like airforce1. no, but seriously, whats good though?
RomanceRe: Its Fun Reading Hate Comment With Bae While Chilling In My House (photos by Wokeupandslayed:
IamAirforce1:
My crush before before, how you've been?

It's been while .. I really missed you eventhiugh we never agreed sometimes back in the day.



How's tha Lebanese girl .. flawless grin
omggg can't believe you have a wife and kids. so happy for you omgggggg.

I never heard from flawless again. I wish I had her contact thosad

purplecoco
now Maya, i just randomly thought about this forum again and decided to check it out, found your diary I'm reading it. and omgggg the nostalgiaaaaaaa

it's xoxchickx btw, i cannot reply under diaries, so i will reply here.
but yes, your former diary was the SHITS. I used to read it, I remember you wanted to be a nurse or so huh and was taking care of this old lady.

and yes I remember and miss a bunch of people.
like 3coins, francistony, danhumprey, flawlesss, and her boyfriend then, I've forgotten his name, deejay_harry or deejay_harry1, idek and sarimah and all these people. lmaooooo

I joined the same time as you, I left coz I was soooo sad and dealing with a lot and left for college. plus the nairaland crash, I was like Bleep it. it's a whirlwind. I really miss this place. it reminds me of a good time in my teenage years.
wait, remember when he had like an online fight with one south African girl and her sister. omgg. lol.

I'm sooooorry you lost your mom purplecoco omg. I'm really sorry. she's with you everyday babe:* I've been mad depressed.( Lorde's melodrama album and Adele's 25 is fucking soothing on a bad day lol )sad but i am fucking hopeful for the future, and next year.


and i also got a belly button piercing too, looool anyway i want to re-pierce it so bad, but i have a hyperthropic scar for over two years now, so, do not know if i can still pierce over it. I'm getting at least 6 piercing next month idc idc, including tongue and chest maybe. my family's gonna go insane but Bleep it!@!@! I could never get a tattoo I'm indecive as Bleep.

and your aunties omggg, girlllll African aunties are so fucking judgemental I cannot, I can't blame them tho, they don't know any better you know? your grandmother seems like an angel on earth tho.

but damn life has been crazyyyyy!!!!!!!
I'm soooo glad you are okay hunnay. life is so bleeped up.
RomanceRe: Its Fun Reading Hate Comment With Bae While Chilling In My House (photos by Wokeupandslayed: 11:06pm On Aug 30, 2017
IamAirforce1:
My crush before before, how you've been?

It's been while .. I really missed you eventhiugh we never agreed sometimes back in the day.



How's tha Lebanese girl .. flawless grin
Haha grin grin you still remember awww! Lol

Oh I'm good. Just decided to log on in to see wash poppin'. I can see you're good also grin

Flawless I've missed her cry she deactivated too. Wish I could contact her cry

Keep balling btw kiss

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