Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by Christian129(m): 4:37am On Mar 14, 2017 |
dannyjumbo: any school you guys are recommending for me.masters levels. The truth is bitter. You no fit get any school with a TOEFL score of 65. Your best bet is to write it again |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by dannyjumbo(m): 6:08am On Mar 14, 2017 |
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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by dannyjumbo(m): 6:10am On Mar 14, 2017 |
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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by worry357: 6:40am On Mar 14, 2017 |
feguson123: Nope based on Agent things Then you are in trouble! "It was an agent" will get you a long ban. The policy is that only you are responsible for what was on your application. 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by feguson123: 6:45am On Mar 14, 2017 |
worry357:
Then you are in trouble! "It was an agent" will get you a long ban. The policy is that only you are responsible for what was on your application. u don't v to crucify me on ignorant as my frnd use dsametn den and he is in d states alrdy ,so IfeltIs d normal thing to do on getting a visit visa,what should I do to remedy it den?should I consider to potray I am married or can get document to proove seperated?@worry357 u can drop ur number lemme relate with u on d issue |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by Nobody: 7:33am On Mar 14, 2017 |
feguson123: u don't v to crucify me on ignorant as my frnd use dsametn den and he is in d states alrdy ,so [b]IfeltIs d normal thing to do [/b]on getting a visit visa,what should I do to remedy it den?should I consider to potray I am married or can get document to proove seperated?@worry357 u can drop ur number lemme relate with u on d issue Misrepresentation is not and will never be normal. People badge 5 yrs ban or more because of that. Call me odd fashioned but I'm always a proponent of truth. You're single then fill single. If it comes up during the interview, explain that an agent handled your previous application. You never know, the VO may just be sympathetic towards your case. Trust me, they've been doing their job for far too long not to have come across plenty of similar cases. But if you choose to further compound the situation by misrepresenting facts, then be prepared for the consequences,because what works for your friend may not necessarily work for you. I'm sorry if I came off a bit harsh. 3 Likes |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by Nobody: 7:47am On Mar 14, 2017 |
fredoricko:
Misrepresentation is not and will never be normal. People badge 5 yrs ban or more because of that. Call me odd fashioned but I'm always a proponent of truth. You're single then fill single. If it comes up during the interview, explain that an agent handled your previous application. You never know, the VO may just be sympathetic towards your case. Trust me, they've been doing their job for far too long not to have come across plenty of similar cases. But if you choose to further compound the situation by misrepresenting facts, then be prepared for the consequences,because what works for your friend may not necessarily work for you. I'm sorry if I came off a bit harsh. This is a very good advice. Keep it up! 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by deevick246(m): 7:53am On Mar 14, 2017 |
I'm doing this on behalf of someone.
About $400 is available at the rate of N410. If you're in need of dollars send me PM.
NB: Please, only honest and credible persons should contact me. 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by OGreene: 8:06am On Mar 14, 2017 |
Good morning. Opened my mail and saw congratulatory message from Uni of California Berkeley. 5/5 and all positive. OMG!!! Admission letter and funding to come weeks later. I dont know what helped my application most, I would really love to let others do same. I have responded to several pms about my application, its just my SOP I have been discussing. I have talked about it here briefly. My LOR were from very good profs and 1 geek. Then average academic profile. My GRE score broke my heart a thousand times. Thank God. Thank you guys (so many names to mention ![smiley](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/smiley.png) ). This thread played a role definitely. If there is anyone considering Development track, we can discuss in-depth about your application. To anyone that wants to apply to top schools, you can give it a shot and stay positive. But as LagosismyHome said when I started, add more schools, safe schools. Spread your risk. Stage 3: fellowship/funding hunt. That's another big thing to deal with. I will keep pushing. Thank you once again 31 Likes 1 Share |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by Nobody: 8:09am On Mar 14, 2017 |
OGreene: Good morning.
Opened my mail and saw congratulatory message from Uni of California Berkeley. 5/5 and all positive. OMG!!! Admission letter and funding to come weeks later. I dont know what helped my application most, I would really love to let others do same. I have responded to several pms about my application, its just my SOP I have been discussing. I have talked about it here briefly. My LOR were from very good profs and 1 geek. Then average academic profile. My GRE score broke my heart a thousand times.
Thank God. Thank you guys (so many names to mention ). This thread played a role definitely. If there is anyone considering Development track, we can discuss in-depth about your application.
To anyone that wants to apply to top schools, you can give it a shot and stay positive. But as LagosismyHome said when I started, add more schools, safe schools. Spread your risk.
Stage 3: fellowship/funding hunt. That's another big thing to deal with. I will keep pushing.
Thank you once again Wow! Now that's more like it. Congratulations boss 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by Nobody: 8:36am On Mar 14, 2017 |
deevick246: I'm doing this on behalf of someone.
About $400 is available at the rate of N410. If you're in need of dollars send me PM.
NB: Please, only honest and credible persons should contact me. If you don't want headache for your life and you have trust issues, just use boxypay.com..as at this morning the rate is 410, same as what you are proposing. 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by Nobody: 8:38am On Mar 14, 2017 |
feguson123: u don't v to crucify me on ignorant as my frnd use dsametn den and he is in d states alrdy ,so IfeltIs d normal thing to do on getting a visit visa,what should I do to remedy it den?should I consider to potray I am married or can get document to proove seperated?@worry357 u can drop ur number lemme relate with u on d issue Not to insult you but please learn to type well, What you typed up there is hard to read and as an aspiring graduate student, typing like this is very bad. What you keep doing will become part of you on the long run. 6 Likes |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by Nobody: 8:41am On Mar 14, 2017 |
OGreene: Good morning.
Opened my mail and saw congratulatory message from Uni of California Berkeley. 5/5 and all positive. OMG!!! Admission letter and funding to come weeks later.
Thank you once again Congrats that's a very nice school but push for funding in other schools as well, I know someone with a GRE score of 337 and a first class, He never got funded for masters in that school. Department differs though in terms of funding.Cheers 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by feguson123: 8:47am On Mar 14, 2017 |
fredoricko:
Misrepresentation is not and will never be normal. People badge 5 yrs ban or more because of that. Call me odd fashioned but I'm always a proponent of truth. You're single then fill single. If it comes up during the interview, explain that an agent handled your previous application. You never know, the VO may just be sympathetic towards your case. Trust me, they've been doing their job for far too long not to have come across plenty of similar cases. But if you choose to further compound the situation by misrepresenting facts, then be prepared for the consequences,because what works for your friend may not necessarily work for you. I'm sorry if I came off a bit harsh. thanks bro that should be what I will next then |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by LagosismyHome(f): 8:56am On Mar 14, 2017 |
feguson123: my people please I realy need clarification,my interview is coming up soon,mainwhile I was earlier rejected before on a B1/B2 on d application I filled married but on this one I filled seperated,if asked on d interview how do I defend it? Have u already filled the ds 160 or about to ? ...... also hope you know that traditional marriage is the same as a white or court marriage in the sense that all "na marriage" . ....... so if you have done trad that the same as been a married man |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by LagosismyHome(f): 9:02am On Mar 14, 2017 |
OGreene: Good morning.
Opened my mail and saw congratulatory message from Uni of California Berkeley. 5/5 and all positive. OMG!!! Stage 3: fellowship/funding hunt. That's another big thing to deal with. I will keep pushing.
Congrats....your dreams are very valid. Keep pushing on 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by feguson123: 9:11am On Mar 14, 2017 |
LagosismyHome:
Have u already filled the ds 160 or about to ? ...... also hope you know that traditional marriage is the same as a white or court marriage in the sense that all "na marriage" . ....... so if you have done trad that the same as been a married man about to bro wat do u think I do?can I talk to u on phone abt the issue,i just want someone with better experience to talk to on this issue |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by deWav: 9:42am On Mar 14, 2017 |
For those in need of schools with late admission deadline
A. ROLLING ADMISSIONS - What does "Rolling" mean - Under rolling deadlines there is no fixed application deadline declared by the university. Applications are accepted anytime till the seats for that particular semester are full. University of Toledo Wright State University, Dayton California State University, Long Beach Oklahoma City University Rochester Institute of Technology State University of New York, Binghamton
B. FALL SESSION ADMISSIONS - (August-December Semester)
US Universities with Deadlines in March - George Washington University – 15 March Polytechnic Institute of New York University, Brooklyn – 15 March South Dakota School of Mines & Tech – 15 March University of Colorado, Denver – 15 March University of Kentucky, Lexington – 15 March University of North Texas, Denton – 15 March Stevens Institute of Technology – 15 March University of Pennsylvania – 15 March California State University, Northridge – 31 March University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa – March
US Universities with Deadlines in April - Idaho State University – 1 April University of Arkansas, Little Rock – 1 April California State University, Fresno – 1 April Oregon State University, Corvallis – 1 April University of Houston, University Park – 1 April University of Michigan, Dearborn – 1 April University of Texas, San Antonio – 1 April University of Utah, Salt Lake City – 1 April Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University – 1 April West Virginia University, Morgantown – 1 April Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo – 1 April Wichita State University – 1 April University of Arkansas, Fayetteville – 1 April University of Houston, Clear Lake – 1 April University of Oklahoma, Norman – 1 April University of Memphis – 1 April Villanova University – 1 April California State University, Los Angeles – 15 April Lamar University – 15 April Old Dominion University, Norfolk – 15 April South Dakota State University, Brookings – 15 April University of Georgia – 15 April University of Iowa, Iowa City – 15 April
US Universities with Deadlines in May - City University of New York, City College – 1 May Clarkson University – 1 May Illinois State University, Normal – 1 May Mississippi State University – 1 May Northern Illinois University, Dekalb – 1 May Oakland University, Rochester – 1 May University of Idaho, Moscow – 1 May University of Memphis– 1 May University of Michigan, Dearborn – 1 May University of Nevada, Las Vegas – 1 May University of New Mexico, Albuquerque – 1 May Wayne State University – 1 May Western Illinois University – 1 May University of North Dakota, Grand Forks – 1 May (General) University of Texas, Dallas – 1 May (General) Boise State University – 15 May Southern Methodist University – 15 May University of Louisiana, Lafayette – 15 May University of Colorado, Denver – 15 May (Final) Louisiana State University, Baton Rogue – 15 May (Final) University of North Dakota, Grand Forks – 15 May (Computer Science) Montana State University, Bozeman – 15 May (Most of Engineering Departments) Wright State University, Dayton – 15 May (Early) Lawrence Technological University – 22 May
US Universities with Deadlines in June - Louisiana Tech University, Ruston – 1 June Monmouth University – 1 June California State University, Fresno – 1 June Kent State University – 1 June New York Institute of Technology – 1 June Syracuse University – 1 June Texas A & M University, Kingsville – 1 June Texas State University – 1 June (Final) University of Arkansas, Fayetteville – 1 June University of Arkansas, Little Rock – 1 June University of California, Riverside – 1 June (without Aid) University of Detroit, Mercy – 1 June University of Illinois, Springfield – 1 June Florida Institute of Technology – 8 June Drexel University – 13 June Marist College, Poughkeepsie – 15 June California State University, Northridge – 15 June George Mason University, Fairfax – 15 June Missouri University of Science & Technology, Rolla – 15 June (Final) Tulane University – 15 June
US Universities with Deadlines in July - Florida State University – 1 July Lamar University – 1 July Minnesota State University, Mankato – 1 July Arkansas State University – 3 July Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville – 15 July University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport – 15 July University of South Alabama, Mobile – 15 July (Computer Science) University of South Alabama, Mobile – 1 July (Other Engineering Departments).
US Universities with Deadlines in August - State University of New York, Albany – 1 August (without Aid) Villanova University – 1 August (Computer Science) University of North Carolina, Charlotte – 15 August (Final)
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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by LagosismyHome(f): 9:43am On Mar 14, 2017 |
feguson123: about to bro wat do u think I do?can I talk to u on phone abt the issue,i just want someone with better experience to talk to on this issue I am a female ![cool](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/cool.png) 1 Like |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by feguson123: 9:53am On Mar 14, 2017 |
LagosismyHome:
I am a female ![cool](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/cool.png) ok sorry,can I call to get more info from u?or give me clue on how to defend my case |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by ecoleco: 10:24am On Mar 14, 2017 |
slimmy2005: I would advice you go for your F-1 alone. Your family should go afterwards for their F-2. If you want her to deliver here, she can go with the B-2 visa and do all the necessary arrangement, that is after you have travelled. She can give birth and change her status to F-2 with your kids Thanks Slimmy2005, I have been thinking about your comments and it is a wise thing to do. W.r.t changing of status from B-2 to F-2, do you know if she would need to return to Nigeria to change it or if the change can be effected in the US without any need to return? Thank you. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by ecoleco: 11:15am On Mar 14, 2017 |
I have a decision to make and I will appreciate your input:
I got a PhD offer from one of the 'University of Texas' schools and I put this school under my SAFE SCHOOL category during my application.
I also got an MSc offer from Duke University but the funding will come from an external organization.
Because of the reputation behind Duke University, and the not-so-good reputation from where I got the PhD offer, I couldn't dismiss the Duke offer easily.
I am willing to do the Msc with Duke and then move on to Phd in Duke or another similarly placed university, however the external organization funding the Msc constrains the recipients to J-1 Visa, meaning you return home for at least 2 years after your schooling. Without this constraint, I will choose the MSc offer from Duke university and sacrifice the two years for another Masters degree. Please does anybody in the house have any experience with J-1 visa or know someone who is currently on J-1?
My little beef with the PhD offer is the kind of of school where I will get placement after my studies. It seems that where you obtained your PhD matters with respect to the kind of schools that give you an offer after your studies. Meaning that only schools in the same league and category as your school will give you tenure offers and not schools in a higher league. Or doesn't it matter?
cc: LagosismyHome, imperiouxx, Oludare01, texrem, slimmy2005, Twoods etc. |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by feguson123: 11:24am On Mar 14, 2017 |
feguson123: ok sorry,can I call to get more info from u?or give me clue on how to defend my case @lagosismyhome don't you wanna respond? |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by Nobody: 11:36am On Mar 14, 2017 |
ecoleco: I have a decision to make and I will appreciate your input:
I got a PhD offer from one of the 'University of Texas' schools and I put this school under my SAFE SCHOOL category during my application.
I also got an MSc offer from Duke University but the funding will come from an external organization.
Because of the reputation behind Duke University, and the not-so-good reputation from where I got the PhD offer, I couldn't dismiss the Duke offer easily.
I am willing to do the Msc with Duke and then move on to Phd in Duke or another similarly placed university, however the external organization funding the Msc constrains the recipients to J-1 Visa, meaning you return home for at least 2 years after your schooling. Without this constraint, I will choose the MSc offer from Duke university and sacrifice the two years for another Masters degree. Please does anybody in the house have any experience with J-1 visa or know someone who is currently on J-1?
My little beef with the PhD offer is the kind of of school where I will get placement after my studies. It seems that where you obtained your PhD matters with respect to the kind of schools that give you an offer after your studies. Meaning that only schools in the same league and category as your school will give you tenure offers and not schools in a higher league. Or doesn't it matter?
cc: LagosismyHome, imperiouxx, Oludare01, texrem, slimmy2005, Twoods etc. It appears your dream is to stay back in the States after study. However, my advise is for you to take up the offer from Duke cos of its reputation except the Texas school in question is UT Austin or TAMU Duke has a global reputation and industry connection. Im sure you will get placement in a nice multinational here in Nigeria. After two years, you can be transfered abroad Thats my opinion though. Duke is like a jewel on your CV Whats the program? I'll be applying to Duke for Fall 18. I sent you a PM |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by LagosismyHome(f): 11:36am On Mar 14, 2017 |
feguson123: @lagosismyhome don't you wanna respond? I replied your pm back ....you are the one who has not written back via email |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by LagosismyHome(f): 11:47am On Mar 14, 2017 |
ecoleco: I have a decision to make and I will appreciate your input:
I got a PhD offer from one of the 'University of Texas' schools and I put this school under my SAFE SCHOOL category during my application.
I also got an MSc offer from Duke University but the funding will come from an external organization.
Because of the reputation behind Duke University, and the not-so-good reputation from where I got the PhD offer, I couldn't dismiss the Duke offer easily.
I am willing to do the Msc with Duke and then move on to Phd in Duke or another similarly placed university, however the external organization funding the Msc constrains the recipients to J-1 Visa, meaning you return home for at least 2 years after your schooling. Without this constraint, I will choose the MSc offer from Duke university and sacrifice the two years for another Masters degree. Please does anybody in the house have any experience with J-1 visa or know someone who is currently on J-1?
My little beef with the PhD offer is the kind of of school where I will get placement after my studies. It seems that where you obtained your PhD matters with respect to the kind of schools that give you an offer after your studies. Meaning that only schools in the same league and category as your school will give you tenure offers and not schools in a higher league. Or doesn't it matter?
cc: LagosismyHome, imperiouxx, Oludare01, texrem, slimmy2005, Twoods etc. There are two types of J1 , the one with 2 year home residency requirement and without ........For me , if you plan to stay in the US after graduation then i will not recommend a J1 with 2 years . It usually becomes a problem because you cannot switch to h1B (any H or L visa) until after you have completed 2 years going back or you can get a waiver (but that difficult) ....... . so what you need to confirm if it really has the 2 year requirement . If you dont mind coming back to naija for 2 years after MSC and then going back to your PHD ... that can work too . At that point you have a good MSC on your CV / Resume which might open more PHD funding and even within Duke and by two years you would have fulfilled your 2 years going back . ...overall is something you have to think deeply about Regarding phd and job offer and schools networks .... cant really comments. My brain could never allow me do a phd ![grin](https://www.nairaland.com/faces/grin.png) ..too lazy 2 Likes |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by ecoleco: 11:58am On Mar 14, 2017 |
Chidinho10:
It appears your dream is to stay back in the States after study. However, my advise is for you to take up the offer from Duke cos of its reputation except the Texas school in question is UT Austin or TAMU Duke has a global reputation and industry connection. Im sure you will get placement in a nice multinational here in Nigeria. After two years, you can be transfered abroad Thats my opinion though. Duke is like a jewel on your CV Whats the program?
I'll be applying to Duke for Fall 18. I sent you a PM Thanks for your input Chidinho10. The school is neither UT Austin nor TAMU, otherwise it would be an easy decision. It's UTRGV. The Duke program is Masters in International Development Policy (MIDP). I have replied your PM. All the best in your 2018 application! |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by ecoleco: 12:11pm On Mar 14, 2017 |
LagosismyHome:
There are two types of J1 , the one with 2 year home residency requirement and without ........For me , if you plan to stay in the US after graduation then i will not recommend a J1 with 2 years . It usually becomes a problem because you cannot switch to h1B (any H or L visa) until after you have completed 2 years going back or you can get a waiver (but that difficult) ....... . so what you need to confirm if it really has the 2 year requirement .
If you dont mind coming back to naija for 2 years after MSC and then going back to your PHD ... that can work too . At that point you have a good MSC on your CV / Resume which might open more PHD funding and even within Duke and by two years you would have fulfilled your 2 years going back . ...overall is something you have to think deeply about
Regarding phd and job offer and schools networks .... cant really comments. My brain could never allow me do a phd ..too lazy Thank you LagosismyHome. Your input is much appreciated. The J-1 requires the 2 years go-home requirement. Yes one can't switch to H or L visa but can one switch to F-1 at the time of expiry of the 2-year J-1? |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by LagosismyHome(f): 12:21pm On Mar 14, 2017 |
ecoleco:
Thank you LagosismyHome.
Your input is much appreciated.
The J-1 requires the 2 years go-home requirement. Yes one can't switch to H or L visa but can one switch to F-1 at the time of expiry of the 2-year J-1? Hehehe if u think it so easy then everyone would be doing it ... you can switch to J to F , no problem but your 2 years residency requirement is waiting ahead unless you get a waiver... if you dont get a waiver then to switch from J1 to F1 (no problem) but after that to switch to any H visa or adjust your status . It pops up that you need to have completed the 2 years residency due to your previous j1 You can look into waiver process and see if along the line there any similar issues u can tap into and get a waiver for the 2 year residency... others have done so successfully however difficult |
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by feguson123: 12:23pm On Mar 14, 2017 |
@lagosismyhome just drop an email |
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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 11 by Nobody: 12:56pm On Mar 14, 2017 |
ecoleco:
Thanks for your input Chidinho10. The school is neither UT Austin nor TAMU, otherwise it would be an easy decision. It's UTRGV. The Duke program is Masters in International Development Policy (MIDP). I have replied your PM. All the best in your 2018 application! Thanks alot Thats a great program Please go with Duke. The reputation separating both schools is very wide |