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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by LUCAS99: 9:33am On Jan 06, 2016
DanjaNinja:


Boss, hold up. How do you make all this money? Do you have a GA? or do you just do the usual work study of 20hr/week?

No. I have work authorization (economic hardship) and I work off campus.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by Walspring: 9:43am On Jan 06, 2016
Graviton2:


Why?

It's been a while..,

What's good big boss
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by MrMann1(m): 9:57am On Jan 06, 2016
Walspring, kindly reply my PM
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by SophiaLisa(f): 10:11am On Jan 06, 2016
Good Morning Everyone!

God bless you all and Happy New Year.

So, I have an F1 Visa interview on the 12th and trust me I am nervous to say the least. There is so much to read but so little time. So I beg you all to please assist me with feedback and clarifications. Abeg.


US Visits - I have an existing B1/B2 Visa which I got in August 2014. I traveled with it to the States in September 2014 and I came back in October 2014.
Foreign Trips - I have made multiple trips to UK, Dubai, Gambia. Came back in due time as well.
Sponsorship - I intend to fund my studies through my savings, on-campus jobs.
Admission - I got admitted into New York University for a Masters Degree in Project Management (Spring 2016). Classes starts on January 25, 2016.
Documents - I have my I-20 form, SEVIS fee document, Statements, Car document.
Employment - Currently employed in an Investment Bank.
Relatives in US - Aunty in Texas,
Residence in US while studying - Staying with a friend at Queen's NY.

So, guys, that's about it.

Please share your views on what I need to do, prepare for or look out for. Biko!

God bless you all!!!!
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by penroll55(m): 10:19am On Jan 06, 2016
Dot1:


It's good to get all your document ready. Keep them in your hand-luggage or backpack not anywhere else wink. But I remember I was asked my passport (plus visa ofcourse), I-20, proof of sevis payment, admission letter, then they took my bio-data (basically fingerprint and snapshot). Getting your I-901 handy is also good.

People should please check me on this
Which one is l-901, I only have I-20.
Please more insight will be appreciated.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by tunedhey: 10:33am On Jan 06, 2016
leadersWay00:
Man dey here ooo with my guys
Fanx boss.. U got mail..
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by tunedhey: 10:34am On Jan 06, 2016
udeyokay:

Congratulation. So finally you made it with western illinois unniversity? Lucky you.
Boss, na so we see am O.. Fanx boss
Ur visa too is on d way baba mi.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by bigfrancis21: 10:52am On Jan 06, 2016
Hey guys,

A friend needs about 2 or 3 schools to apply to for MS in Biochemistry/Analytical Chemistry/Chemistry with WES evaluation and GRE but no TOEFL. Any suggestions?
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by Walspring: 11:02am On Jan 06, 2016
DARKLIGHT:


Hello, Boss! I deferred my admission from Spring 2015 to Fall 2015, and I didn't pay for another Sevis fee because it is under one year period. But deferring from Fall 2015 to Fall 2016 is already a year, I "think" you might end up paying for another Sevis fee.

It's Yes and NO because it depend on the month he paid and if it's early March or first week in April am sure he will pay for another sevis fee but if it's may downward he does not need to pay another sevis fee, all he needs to do is to go for interview early may before it will expire
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by Walspring: 11:05am On Jan 06, 2016
Senatorbee:
The date of payment of my last sevis fee was 7th July 2015 meaning it will expire on the 6th July 2016. Do you mean if i apply to the embassy by june will i ve to pay for another sevis fee since the school do resumes by August
pls advice accordingly

Only if you go for your interview before July 6th and you won't pay for another sevis fee
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by Nobody: 11:06am On Jan 06, 2016
Walspring:


It's Yes and NO because it depend on the month he paid and if it's early March or first week in April am sure he will pay for another sevis fee but if it's may downward he does not need to pay another sevis fee, all he needs to do is to go for interview early may before it will expire

OK, boss.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by tunedhey: 11:07am On Jan 06, 2016
bigfrancis21:
Hey guys,

A friend needs about 2 or 3 schools to apply to for MS in Biochemistry/Analytical Chemistry/Chemistry with WES evaluation and GRE but no TOEFL. Any suggestions?
Boss, I dunno why guys dun want to do toefl, in my opinion, it's way more easy dan gre.. Even with about 2 to 3 days preparation, I had 87(ibt) as I no sabi book reach. And d minimum cut off for most schools is 79.. So anyone cud pass toefl.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by bigfrancis21: 11:29am On Jan 06, 2016
tunedhey:

Boss, I dunno why guys dun want to do toefl, in my opinion, it's way more easy dan gre.. Even with about 2 to 3 days preparation, I had 87(ibt) as I no sabi book reach. And d minimum cut off for most schools is 79.. So anyone cud pass toefl.

Lol. It's not for me o. grin
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by Walspring: 11:30am On Jan 06, 2016
amanze15:
thats 18 gallons of fuel grin cheesy


Lol

gringringrin
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by Walspring: 11:33am On Jan 06, 2016
warriboy21:

Lol yes na

Nah so my guy...

gringringrin
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by Nobody: 11:38am On Jan 06, 2016
Anybody @Tennessee Tech? pls I need your help
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by Walspring: 11:44am On Jan 06, 2016
penroll55:

Which one is l-901, I only have I-20.
Please more insight will be appreciated.

That's for sevis payment receipt, I think he wanted to say something like form 194 or so which you will be giving before you board flight or inside the plane

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by jah101: 11:44am On Jan 06, 2016
amanze15:
jah101 i go nee kULI KULI o, i no know as your plan go be, i go pay for posting when you reach here grin cheesy


Kuli Kuli is Allowed....where r u located bro??
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by Walspring: 11:46am On Jan 06, 2016
MrMann1:
Walspring, kindly reply my PM

By God's grace i will reply you tonight..

Please bear with me

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by SophiaLisa(f): 12:23pm On Jan 06, 2016
Abeg make una answer me ooooo sad cry cry cry

SophiaLisa:
Good Morning Everyone!

God bless you all and Happy New Year.

So, I have an F1 Visa interview on the 12th and trust me I am nervous to say the least. There is so much to read but so little time. So I beg you all to please assist me with feedback and clarifications. Abeg.


US Visits - I have an existing B1/B2 Visa which I got in August 2014. I traveled with it to the States in September 2014 and I came back in October 2014.
Foreign Trips - I have made multiple trips to UK, Dubai, Gambia. Came back in due time as well.
Sponsorship - I intend to fund my studies through my savings, on-campus jobs.
Admission - I got admitted into New York University for a Masters Degree in Project Management (Spring 2016). Classes starts on January 25, 2016.
Documents - I have my I-20 form, SEVIS fee document, Statements, Car document.
Employment - Currently employed in an Investment Bank.
Relatives in US - Aunty in Texas,
Residence in US while studying - Staying with a friend at Queen's NY.

So, guys, that's about it.

Please share your views on what I need to do, prepare for or look out for. Biko!

God bless you all!!!!
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by kaykad: 12:26pm On Jan 06, 2016
Dear Nairaland Members,

How do one transfer money to someone in the US with less charges, just did pay pal and the amount was so disturbing 150 dollars was 31,685 + Fees 12,186= 43,871 in Naira equivalent
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by fregkay: 12:33pm On Jan 06, 2016
Congrats bro.
jah101:
VISA APPROVED TODAY AT LAGOS EMBASSY….So my interview today was for 11:00AM appointment….Got to the embassy today at 10:00 did the necessary biometrics, fortunately for me i met my friend who we got a transfer together from st lucia at the embassy then we started talking, I told him I was denied the 29th of December 2015 nd explain the reason to him because we both doing the same course, I checked his documents for him nd I realized he doesn’t have his sevisfee confirmation receipt with him…I went back with him to the CAFÉ to print it nd he got it printed out…..upon getting inside…..they passed my friend nd told me they can’t find my name on the appointment list…I was just like nah waahhhhhh oooo….DEVIL WORK….Say well am sure u all keeping to meet the right VO nii walahii…Finally a guy attended to me nd found my name online nd put a note on my DS-160 saying some shit talks lol…After getting into the scared ROOM….I met my friend again on the que nd I told him to keep calm again that God will guide us through today….Funny enough, we were both on the same que he was in front of me nd I was standing behind him and funny enough it was the same VO who denied me the last time 29th December 2015 who I met again which I know for sure he won’t interview me…so after he interview my friend, he denied him due to his responses nd I was scared….Now my turn, Window 3 VO….He told me to put my left four fingers for biometrics I did nd he scan my DS-160 Barcode nd said so what r u going to do in the US….I told him nd he was like oh I took you the last time right? Nd I said YES,Then he said I will give you another chance so pls go to the next available VO…Then I was told to go back on the que again…Then I was jst like smh….Nah wa ooo Devil is a liar seyyy…Today today I must get this VISA…..Finally the security man called me nd told me to go to Window 12…Young White Sexy looking oyinbo lady….nd the Hustle begins down like ….

VO: pass your documents pls...

Me: I passed it with a smile…saying good morning, she smile nd replied saying morning, I guess she was tired anyway.
VO: So why did you want to study information Technology.
Me: I had a very deep sigh because I wasn’t expecting this question atall, but I was prepared for it because I heard her asked one girl why she choose business administration…so I quickly give myself sense…So I started like this by saying. I choose to study information technology because I have a very deep passion for Technology, I am very creative person and since I started this program I have achieved a lot as I was able to create my own website last semester. Also every IT professional find it easy to get a job anywhere, some of them can even get self-employed and technology develop on a daily basis, for example you might not study IT but you are making use of one of the technology which is the computer you are using…(VO Nods ND keep typing).
VO: So why did you choose this school?
Me: I choose this school because it is very affordable for my mother and it is located in a pretty safe town to study. The school also have 3 semester per session which enable students to graduate faster rather than other school that goes on 2 semester per session. In addition I am currently enrolled in that school right now.
VO: ohh really? What campus
Me: Yes, in the st lucia campus, I am just transferring now because I have completed my minor courses in the st lucia campus and the courses I have left to do for me to graduate are not offered in st lucia which is the reason why the school gave every student in the IT department a transfer letter along with their transcript to transfer.
VO: Do you have your transcript with you right now?
Me: Yes,sure would you like to see it?
VO: Yes pls…
Me: I passed both my transcript and School letter to her.
VO: She kept on typing for like 2mins….
Me: I just de follow my God talk nd I de look her face straight.
VO: so how many semester did you do in st lucia?
Me: I did 4 semesters in st lucia campus, These January semester (Winter) would make it my 5th semester.
Vo: Very good, then she returned back my Transcript nd said Thank you…..I will be issuing you a visa today, Kindly collect your passport with visa in the next 3days, then she gave me the White slip…..Meh nah God all the way,I wantuu Faint cos I was not expecting,Then I give myself brain again say if I faint who wan use my visa for me? Ontop all the wahala…Walahii nah lie,I no faint again lol.……ONLY GOD !!!! I REPEAT ONLY GOD !!!

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by Senatorbee(m): 1:22pm On Jan 06, 2016
Walspring:


Only if you go for your interview before July 6th and you won't pay for another sevis fee
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by Senatorbee(m): 1:23pm On Jan 06, 2016
Tnks broda and God bless
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by Graviton2(m): 1:27pm On Jan 06, 2016
Walspring:


It's been a while..,

What's good big boss

I'm fine, boss. How're you?
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by AKO1(m): 1:37pm On Jan 06, 2016
SophiaLisa:
Good Morning Everyone!

God bless you all and Happy New Year.

So, I have an F1 Visa interview on the 12th and trust me I am nervous to say the least. There is so much to read but so little time. So I beg you all to please assist me with feedback and clarifications. Abeg.


US Visits - I have an existing B1/B2 Visa which I got in August 2014. I traveled with it to the States in September 2014 and I came back in October 2014.
Foreign Trips - I have made multiple trips to UK, Dubai, Gambia. Came back in due time as well.
Sponsorship - I intend to fund my studies through my savings, on-campus jobs.
Admission - I got admitted into New York University for a Masters Degree in Project Management (Spring 2016). Classes starts on January 25, 2016.
Documents - I have my I-20 form, SEVIS fee document, Statements, Car document.
Employment - Currently employed in an Investment Bank.
Relatives in US - Aunty in Texas,
Residence in US while studying - Staying with a friend at Queen's NY.

So, guys, that's about it.

Please share your views on what I need to do, prepare for or look out for. Biko!

God bless you all!!!!

All the VO wants to know is that you're actually going to study, you can pay for it, and you will come back at the end. Don't lie, don't contradict what you filled in the DS-160, speak and stand confidently, keep answers brief and to the point, don't give any documents you're not asked for.

Might be a good idea to take along some kind of proof of your employment like your offer letter or ID card, since it looks like that's about your strongest tie to Nigeria.

Since you don't have an on-campus job offer, it might not be a good idea to use the mere prospect as evidence of your ability to pay your way. Other people here may have different opinions on this.

Good luck.

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by dannybrown19: 1:39pm On Jan 06, 2016
Hello everyone, I was not given the I-94 form at JFK when I came in last week, how do I get it now?
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by AKO1(m): 1:51pm On Jan 06, 2016
dannybrown19:
Hello everyone, I was not given the I-94 form at JFK when I came in last week, how do I get it now?

Customs and Border Protection no longer issues paper I-94s. http://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/i-94-instructions

You can check your record here https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/consent.html
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by penroll55(m): 1:56pm On Jan 06, 2016
Walspring:


That's for sevis payment receipt, I think he wanted to say something like form 194 or so which you will be giving before you board flight or inside the plane
Thanks for the clarification because I was kinda wondering if I don't have all documents set.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by dannybrown19: 2:34pm On Jan 06, 2016
AKO1:


Customs and Border Protection no longer issues paper I-94s. http://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/i-94-instructions

You can check your record here https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/consent.html
Thanks boss

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 8 by DanjaNinja(m): 2:55pm On Jan 06, 2016
LUCAS99:


No. I have work authorization (economic hardship) and I work off campus.

Ok boss. Thumbs up on the computer science argument. Am glad there was no name calling or insults regardless of the opposing viewpoints. Just sent you a pm.

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