Transiter:


Here or DM?

TWoods:


No. you won't get a visa for that.

lucaschukwuka:
Hello, thanks to everyone who's contributed to this thread. It's no small job that is being done here.

I have a situation and I'd like to hear our experienced persons' take on it.

I want to visit the states so as to satisfy the fiance visa meeting requirement. Been more than 2 years since the last meeting between me and my gf of 10 years whom I now intend to marry.

Is the above a satisfactory answer when asked why I intend to visit the states? Do I need to bring proof of relationship to support my answer? I do have tons of those.

Also, I intend to run my masters degree in a university close to her home after we get married and I'm legally residing in the states. But just in case I apply for a visit visa and don't get it, will that affect my chances with f1?

What would you advice?

Thank you sincerely.

lucaschukwuka:
Hello, thanks to everyone who's contributed to this thread. It's no small job that is being done here.

I have a situation and I'd like to hear our experienced persons' take on it.

I want to visit the states so as to satisfy the fiance visa meeting requirement. Been more than 2 years since the last meeting between me and my gf of 10 years whom I now intend to marry.

Is the above a satisfactory answer when asked why I intend to visit the states? Do I need to bring proof of relationship to support my answer? I do have tons of those.

Also, I intend to run my masters degree in a university close to her home after we get married and I'm legally residing in the states. But just in case I apply for a visit visa and don't get it, will that affect my chances with f1?

What would you advice?

Thank you sincerely.

solihp:


You’re coming to my school (now alma mata), department and course.

You can check my transcript around June 19 2019 and July 18 2019 for some help.

I like that you wrote Masters of Statistics cause although it is Masters of Mathematics, it is confusing to associate Mathematics and Biostatistics together as you would see in my transcript. The issue is what you’d write on your DS160 and what is written on your i20 cause I know it would be Masters of Mathematics except things has changed.

During my time, I wrote Masters of Mathematics with Concentration in Biostatistics and that was what I said during the interview.

Whenever you get your visa, please reach out to me, I can connect you with other Nigerians who resumed in the department this Spring and I can also provide you with some course materials.

All the best.

beejhay69:

Use Your Address.

Send a PM so I can guide you on filling the coupon.
Cheers.

Shasha1995:
Please did anyone receive his or her I20 via email. I learnt that people got theirs as hardcopy via courier but mine was sent via email. I hope it may not pose a challenge at the visa interview. Thank you

Shasha1995:
Please did anyone receive his or her I20 via email. I learnt that people got theirs as hardcopy via courier but mine was sent via email. I hope it may not pose a challenge at the visa interview. Thank you

ktancing:
I think it's best to post the guide here.

Hemstone:
Yes. Check the school website, they usually have an estimated amount for each dependent you will be going with. Except if they are planning to come over later - In that case you don't need to add them on your DS160 as co-travellers and you won't be attending the interview with them.

solihp:


You can use the soft copy you got via email, just print the i20 clearly and you’d be good.

Alliteration:


Thanks... I mean after the dependents 4k and 6k for child and husband has been added and deducted. She still has 1k supplus. Any need for SOA... D I-20 should have excess 11k if no dependent. I think u understand

Nellie160:


What school is this please?

lucaschukwuka:


Thank you. Can you please advice what I could give for a reason instead? Something that won't flat out be a lie and compromise me in the future?

Cfine2021:
Happy Sunday my people. I need advice for experienced fellows. I would like to know the possibility of securing admission for PHD program in US.
I am about 45years with over 18 years experience in the Banking industry. I have HND in Accounting (Distinction) and PGD/MBA in finance (4.2/5) and later BSc in Accounting (1st Class). I have other professional qualifications

Is it possible to secure PHD admission in Accounting or Finance with MBA? Considering my age and work experience, can get a scholarship? I would equally appreciate suggestions on universities with affordable tuition and possibly scholarship.

Best Regards

Moshkom:


Sincerely, the best idea is a ‘running account’. Like, Open a new account and deposit the said amount ke? No na. Think about it again, it doesn’t sound right. Me, that I’m not the VO sef would think, after I give this one visa him go, go commot the money and close account then, enter USA and Japa. Like, a running account speaks a lot, Like, vo go even see say “this guy money no be today; see in and out flows”. E CHOKE for him side.

Wait sef, some schools would even tell you to provide a sponsor and tell the bank to fill a section of the longevity (year the account was opened) of the account and average inflow per and each months of the school requirement (mostly last 3months). Just so you know, new account won’t help.

Shalom!

olaife123:
Hello Fairheart and other amazing people.

Please I need your help on which statement of account to use:

I will be sponsoring myself and I have 2 options. Please help me select the best option and let me know your reasons.

Background: My program costs $27,500k no funding (13m if USD is 500). and I have proof of funds in my account equivalent to 24m. The money is in 4 different accounts: 5m, 5m, $13k, 2m and 6m(in properties I would sell in few weeks).

3 of the accounts don't have any real history in the past 6 months, I just save the money in the account, no other transactions. but the one with 3m has a transaction history and inflow and outflow of 30m in the past 6 months.

Here are the options I am considering. Please I will need advice on the best way to go about it. Thank you

Option 1: Take the 4 statements of account and explain that I save money in different accounts because I don't want all my money to be in one place. (3 of the accounts has just 1 or 2 page statement)

Option 2: Transfer all the money into the account that has significant inflow and outflow. (Wont this raise a red flag to the VO that I tried building the account within a short time)

I am yet to get my i20. My program starts in Fall 2021.

Here is a little background: I work in my father's construction company and I oversee many of the activities.

PS: I also have another admission with 9k funding but 44k cost of attendance.
PPS: Which exchange rate does the embassy use?
PPPS: I also have other landed properties. 2 are with renowned lagos real estate companies, and other ones are family lands I bought, Can I demonstrate home ties with this? Should I mention it to the VO? Will a lawyers document/court affidavit count as proof of ownership?

I will appreciate swift and clear responses. Thank you once again

Francangel:
Hello,

My interview is in few weeks. Can anyone help with a mock interview? I would greatly appreciate.

horlahsunbo225:

When is your interview?

Francangel:
Thanks for replying... Its within the first week of June.