| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Lustre23: 9:16pm On Nov 22, 2021 |
xteemd01:
I have really tried to be as candid as I can. Since your case is also unusual, it might actually be helped if you have full funding from the school or some substantial funding. Also, rather than apply as a freshman, you could have attempted to apply by transferring some credits from the college courses you already did. This would have required your transcript being evaluated. Like I mentioned, the embassy fixates so much on funding. This is not to say other factors are ignored.
Quick note: let’s say there is a protracted strike going on currently in Nigerian institutions, this might likely help your case.
Just adequately prepare for the interview so you are able to convey your responses to the VO convincingly, & most importantly, don’t leave out that element of prayer.
You can almost anticipate that you will be asked what is informing your decision to crossover if you have indicated in your ds-160 that you have done some college work. Getting transcript from my school is like a camel passing through the eye of a needle not the talk about the financial implications too The schools i applied for gives partial funding too And i also have a valid bank statement i can tender at the embassy (although It's a real one but I don't get to have the money). My main concern is just the interview I'm in Sciences (medical field) |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by ObodoNaija(f): 9:35pm On Nov 22, 2021 |
Skyrose:
Good evening everyone i am a fresh graduate from a university i want to process US for fall2022 but my passports is not yet out even though i captured in September 20th, so my question is can i apply to schools without passport for now and can i register for Gre without passports You can apply to schools without passport but can't register GRE without your International passport. |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Tisegun: 9:47pm On Nov 22, 2021 |
Hi everyone have been a visitor on here for the past few month pls I need someone that can help me with a transcript for MBA or someone I can make friend with and enlighten me more on what to know when going for my interview ��. Thanks |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by KHAshishi: 9:50pm On Nov 22, 2021 |
Hey, I see alot of people using uncles , mother , father as sponsors. In a case where you have deficit of about 4000 dollars. Is it a red flag of you use yourself  Like you got funding of about 90percent plus GTA and monthly stipend . Is personal funding a red flag 1 Like |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by chaiks: 10:12pm On Nov 22, 2021 |
ObodoNaija:
You can apply to schools without passport but can't register GRE without your International passport. hi. can one register for toefl without international passport ? |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Osof: 10:15pm On Nov 22, 2021 |
Thanks xteemd01:
I haven’t been denied before. I’m a fresh visa applicant. But from what I have deduced reading other people’s posts on surge date, if you have been denied at a location, it’s advised you apply for the surge date in another location. Likewise for EA too. |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by xteemd01: 10:37pm On Nov 22, 2021 |
KHAshishi:
Hey, I see alot of people using uncles , mother , father as sponsors. In a case where you have deficit of about 4000 dollars. Is it a red flag of you use yourself Like you got funding of about 90percent plus GTA and monthly stipend .
Is personal funding a red flag Personal funding is not a red flag. You might not even be asked to present your SOA considering your deficit is less than $5000. Just be sure you have exactly the equivalent in naira of that deficit (use embassy dollar rate to calculate). More is fine as well. Nothing less than the deficit though. 1 Like |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Femotech123: 10:49pm On Nov 22, 2021 |
xteemd01:
1st: You finished high school in 2015, and just going for a bachelors degree more than 6 years after high school. That’s a disqualifying factor that will be hard to circumvent. I will put your age at over 21. Undergrads going abroad are usually within the age 16-19 (maybe 20) age.
2nd: You are going abroad for social work. In the fabric of the Nigerian society, I don’t really see this as a “marketable” skill. That’s a ‘NO’ for me.
3rd: Your responses to these questions: (what have you been doing? What will you do when you return to nigeria? What will this course do for you? How did you hear about the school?)…do not portray someone that really has a firm understanding of what he really wants to do. Your responses to question 2 & 3 in my parentheses should be tied to how marketable social work is in nigeria. But personally, I have expressed I don’t really believe in it. And you should stop saying you did an extensive research on google to find out about a school. Students going for master’s will expertly say “I reviewed an article written by a prof in this school during my undergraduate thesis. Conducted an in-depth analysis using the school’s website to learn more about a program that I am interested in”…. Just learn to say something along the academic line.
4th: who is sponsoring you? What does he do I will be capitalizing my expert response here so that everyone can benefit:
THE “BURDEN OF PROOF” GOING TO THE EMBASSY HAS ALWAYS BEEN AND WILL FORVER REMAIN, HOW ONE’S STUDY WILL BE FUNDED. THE PEOPLE I HAVE HELPED AND ANYONE I AM HELPING, I ALWAYS ENCOURAGE NOT TO GO TO THE EMBASSY UNLESS THEY HAVE FULL FUNDING OR MORE THAN 50% FUNDING. YOU CAN ALMOST ASSESS YOUR SUCCESS AT THE INTERVIEW ON THIS CRITERION ALONE. HOWEVER, THE FACT THAT SOMEONE DOES NOT HAVE FUNDING DOESN’T NECESSITATE THAT THEY SHOULDN’T GO TO THE EMBASSY. JUST ENSURE THAT THE STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT IS LEGITIMATE AND CARRIES MORE THAN *3 OF WHAT YOUR COA IS.
LASTLY, WHAT IS YOUR RELATIONSHIP TO THE OWNER OF THE SOA YOU ARE CARRYING. IN MY OWN LISTING AND ARRANGEMENT FROM STRONG - WEAK TIE: ONE’S BIOLOGICAL PARENTS, UNMARRIED SIBLINGS, MARRIED MALE SIBLINGS, MATERNAL UNCLE/RELATIVE THAT CARRIES YOUR SURNAME (LASTNAME).
Any other thing than this, you really have a hell of a hill to overcome considering how everyone is frantically trying to get out of the country. I did the same more than seven years ago.
LASTLY: God is the one that qualifies even the unqualified. We have seen people with worst profile get granted visa. Miracles happen. Personally, I don’t test God until I have done my own due diligence. And I intensely pray to God to bless my efforts.
I wish you the best femotech….
Bro thanks for this your opinion. I really appreciate I’m mailing you right now pls. My interview is in some days. Pls check your mail. |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Tyleet: 11:10pm On Nov 22, 2021 |
KCVLB:
Yes you have to why are we not able to use the same photo we used before if it's less than 6 months ago? |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by mojolajesu(m): 12:07am On Nov 23, 2021 |
@femotech, Please what’s your take on using student loan for funding Femotech123:
Bro thanks for this your opinion. I really appreciate I’m mailing you right now pls. My interview is in some days. Pls check your mail. |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by mojolajesu(m): 12:48am On Nov 23, 2021 |
@femotech123
If your COA is 44k and you have a student loan of 50k which cover tuition. (This is reflecting on the I-20)
You also have GA but this doesn’t show on the I-20 but on the admission letter.
Is there anything to worry about sponsor or carrying SOA or anything else? |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by mojolajesu(m): 12:49am On Nov 23, 2021 |
@femotech123:
And everyone please I need your inputs
If your COA is 44k and you have a student loan of 50k which cover tuition. (This is reflecting on the I-20)
You also have GA but this doesn’t show on the I-20 but on the admission letter.
Is there anything to worry about sponsor or carrying SOA or anything else? |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Nazadbest: 12:49am On Nov 23, 2021 |
Good morning all, please is there anyone who could help me with original SOA for admission purpose....I don't really have money to pay u back..
Thanks if possible. |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Femotech123: 12:52am On Nov 23, 2021 |
mojolajesu:
@femotech,
Please what’s your take on using student loan for funding
It’s a nice move but how do I apply for a loan pls |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Louisanc(f): 1:42am On Nov 23, 2021 |
Please anyone,
I received approval mail from lagos scheduled for Dec 1st. I got the mail twice. After about 5mins i received a message which read
**Lagos, Students would like to recall the message, "F-1 STUDENT VISA APPOINTMENT DATE REQUEST".**
Please does it mean my appointments has been cancelled? |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Nyfa: 2:04am On Nov 23, 2021 |
hardeyswaggz:
Hello good people,
Can I request for another Emergency appointment after the initial one given didn't go through? Where u able to request for another emergency appointment date |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Neffy(f): 2:46am On Nov 23, 2021 |
Good morning guys
URGENT!!
Please how long does it take to get a reply from the embassy after applying for an emergency date?? |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by sbot: 4:06am On Nov 23, 2021 |
xteemd01:
1st: You finished high school in 2015, and just going for a bachelors degree more than 6 years after high school. That’s a disqualifying factor that will be hard to circumvent. I will put your age at over 21. Undergrads going abroad are usually within the age 16-19 (maybe 20) age.
2nd: You are going abroad for social work. In the fabric of the Nigerian society, I don’t really see this as a “marketable” skill. That’s a ‘NO’ for me.
3rd: Your responses to these questions: (what have you been doing? What will you do when you return to nigeria? What will this course do for you? How did you hear about the school?)…do not portray someone that really has a firm understanding of what he really wants to do. Your responses to question 2 & 3 in my parentheses should be tied to how marketable social work is in nigeria. But personally, I have expressed I don’t really believe in it. And you should stop saying you did an extensive research on google to find out about a school. Students going for master’s will expertly say “I reviewed an article written by a prof in this school during my undergraduate thesis. Conducted an in-depth analysis using the school’s website to learn more about a program that I am interested in”…. Just learn to say something along the academic line.
4th: who is sponsoring you? What does he do I will be capitalizing my expert response here so that everyone can benefit:
THE “BURDEN OF PROOF” GOING TO THE EMBASSY HAS ALWAYS BEEN AND WILL FORVER REMAIN, HOW ONE’S STUDY WILL BE FUNDED. THE PEOPLE I HAVE HELPED AND ANYONE I AM HELPING, I ALWAYS ENCOURAGE NOT TO GO TO THE EMBASSY UNLESS THEY HAVE FULL FUNDING OR MORE THAN 50% FUNDING. YOU CAN ALMOST ASSESS YOUR SUCCESS AT THE INTERVIEW ON THIS CRITERION ALONE. HOWEVER, THE FACT THAT SOMEONE DOES NOT HAVE FUNDING DOESN’T NECESSITATE THAT THEY SHOULDN’T GO TO THE EMBASSY. JUST ENSURE THAT THE STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT IS LEGITIMATE AND CARRIES MORE THAN *3 OF WHAT YOUR COA IS.
LASTLY, WHAT IS YOUR RELATIONSHIP TO THE OWNER OF THE SOA YOU ARE CARRYING. IN MY OWN LISTING AND ARRANGEMENT FROM STRONG - WEAK TIE: ONE’S BIOLOGICAL PARENTS, UNMARRIED SIBLINGS, MARRIED MALE SIBLINGS, MATERNAL UNCLE/RELATIVE THAT CARRIES YOUR SURNAME (LASTNAME).
Any other thing than this, you really have a hell of a hill to overcome considering how everyone is frantically trying to get out of the country. I did the same more than seven years ago.
LASTLY: God is the one that qualifies even the unqualified. We have seen people with worst profile get granted visa. Miracles happen. Personally, I don’t test God until I have done my own due diligence. And I intensely pray to God to bless my efforts.
I wish you the best femotech….
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| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by tall2ce(m): 4:13am On Nov 23, 2021 |
Waposh:
Pls I heard there is a WhatsApp group for aspirants wanting to study in US universities
Kindly add me to the group here is my number
09061267225 Please add this number 07036133276 |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Oke2017: 4:59am On Nov 23, 2021 |
My sister’s F1 visa was approved yesterday,
22nd November 2021
Abuja
First Timer,
Southern New Hampshire University
Business Administration and Management
She got a 20% scholarship
Msc
The VO asked to see her sponsor’s SOA (My mom) and what she does, went through each page of the SOA, and asked how long my sister has been working with Globacom.
No question about the school. 11 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by xteemd01: 5:59am On Nov 23, 2021 |
Oke2017:
My sister’s F1 visa was approved yesterday,
22nd November 2021
Abuja
First Timer,
Southern New Hampshire University
Business Administration and Management
She got a 20% scholarship
Msc
The VO asked to see her sponsor’s SOA (My mom) and what she does, went through each page of the SOA, and asked how long my sister has been working with Globacom.
No question about the school. 1st: congratulations to your younger sister 2nd: In all sincerity, I want you to tell us approximately times what the 80% COA left was contained in your mum’s SOA *2, *3 Note: we won’t be able to tell the amount in your mum’s account since you didn’t give us the actual value of the COA. ��� This info will be really helpful to those that intend to go to the embassy but do not have any sort of funding. 3 Likes |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Oluh: 6:21am On Nov 23, 2021 |
VivaceET:
I had my interview at Abuja Embassy yesterday (18th Nov. 2018)
COA: $36K+
GRE:309
Duolingo:135
SOA: #23M
First Interview
School: Uni South Florida
Course: Business Analytics and Information System
Met the Asian Dude
VO: Have you traveled out of Nigeria before?
me: No
VO: Who is sponsoring your Trip
me: My Father
VO: What does your Father do?
Me: He is an Architect and runs a real estate company
VO: Do you have a statement of account?
Me: shows SOA.. with the VO, just looking
VO: What do you do?
ME: I currently work as a product/Data Analyst at XYZ
VO: sorry, bla bla
Stay confident and pray you don't meet the Dude. All the best to those having their interviews. Also, if you can help with next steps, that will be very great. Thanks Sorry about that bro. U getting it right next by Gods grace. I would like to ask. Was the coa, I-20 and gre on the I-20. And do you think the embassy has a copy of your financial statement sent from the school and they just asked to confirm the genuineness. |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Chiremi(m): 6:26am On Nov 23, 2021 |
Someone help me with this please. On my DS-160 I filled that I will be sponsoring my trip, and on my 1-20 my father is paying my deficit. Is this something I should be worried with? If so can it be changed? |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Oluh: 6:28am On Nov 23, 2021 |
Swerveking14:
Yeah u can mail me I’m having a hard time mailing you Can you please drop your WhatsApp line? |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Oluh: 6:42am On Nov 23, 2021 |
Swerveking14:
Yeah u can mail me I’m having a hard time texting you on mail right now. Please can you drop your WhatsApp number. |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Oke2017: 7:51am On Nov 23, 2021 |
xteemd01:
1st: congratulations to your younger sister
2nd: In all sincerity, I want you to tell us approximately times what the 80% COA left was contained in your mum’s SOA *2, *3
Note: we won’t be able to tell the amount in your mum’s account since you didn’t give us the actual value of the COA. ���
This info will be really helpful to those that intend to go to the embassy but do not have any sort of funding. Tuition fee for SNHU is $15k (was $30k, it got slashed by 50%) 20% scholarship COA is $29k Mom’s SOA was well funded (she owns a school in Abuja and Lagos ) |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by caelish: 7:51am On Nov 23, 2021 |
I applied to Abuja on Sunday night (10 pm) and it was approved Monday evening (3:54 pm). I uploaded I-20, SEVIS payment, MRV receipt, DS-160 confirmation page as supporting documents. Didn't send any other email for the surge dates. Neffy:
Good morning guys
URGENT!!
Please how long does it take to get a reply from the embassy after applying for an emergency date??
1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by bukhety(f): 9:02am On Nov 23, 2021 |
Chiremi:
Someone help me with this please. On my DS-160 I filled that I will be sponsoring my trip, and on my 1-20 my father is paying my deficit. Is this something I should be worried with? If so can it be changed? .The one who pays for your deficit is the one sponsoring your trip. |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by anjyy(f): 9:16am On Nov 23, 2021 |
Thanks to everyone that assisted me on this journey. I later deferred. I have done my interview at the Abuja Embassy with the dreadful Korean guy. VO : Do you have any travel history? Me : None. VO : what do you do currently? Me : I am a lecture at XYZ VO : Ok. VO: What is your highest qualification? Me: I have a masters Degree with Distinction VO: Who is paying for your Trip? Me: my husband. VO to my husband: what do you do? Him : I work as an Engineer at ABC VO : How much do you make? Him: I make 500k monthly. VO : Do you have your bank statements? Him: Yes. He showed him. VO : This is ok. VO: what would you be doing in the US? Him: I am going with my family to settle them in, I would be back to my job. Him: I have some projects I need to come back to. VO: Where would the baby be? Him: She would be staying at the creche. VO: Madam, I would be approving only your visa. Unfortunately I won't be granting your baby and your husband. My baby is just 6 months. I am thinking of reapplying for her, please advise. I wonder why a 6 months baby would be denied. I am going for PHD. anjyy:
Please advise, I just got a Fully Funded US PhD scholarship Offer but I have one month to put to bed
The program is expected to start by Fall September 2021.
Please help
I don't how to go about the visa applications 3 Likes 2 Shares |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by adesco2k9: 9:29am On Nov 23, 2021 |
Oluh:
Sorry about that bro. U getting it right next by Gods grace. I would like to ask. Was the coa, I-20 and gre on the I-20. And do you think the embassy has a copy of your financial statement sent from the school and they just asked to confirm the genuineness. That's 212g (administrative processing n all of that ) for genuineness ....not 214b |
| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Tamad101(f): 9:34am On Nov 23, 2021 |
Oh shit..... This is a very dicey one. First, congratulations on your approval but I know you can't fully rejoice because of their delays. I feel you shouldn't have applied with your hubby, just you and baby should have. Anyways, I feel you should try to see if you can reapply for only your baby in Lagos because a 6months old is too young to be dropped, you are definitely still nursing. In your next interview, kindly let the VO know the baby will be attending your Uni's daycare/childcare. All the best! anjyy:
Thanks to everyone that assisted me on this journey.
I later deferred.
I have done my interview at the Abuja Embassy with the dreadful Korean guy.
VO : Do you have any travel history?
Me : None.
VO : what do you do currently?
Me : I am a lecture at XYZ
VO : Ok.
VO: What is your highest qualification?
Me: I have a masters Degree with Distinction
VO: Who is paying for your Trip?
Me: my husband.
VO to my husband: what do you do?
Him : I work as an Engineer at ABC
VO : How much do you make?
Him: I make 500k monthly.
VO : Do you have your bank statements?
Him: Yes. He showed him.
VO : This is ok.
VO: what would you be doing in the US?
Him: I am going with my family to settle them in, I would be back to my job.
Him: I have some projects I need to come back to.
VO: Where would the baby be?
Him: She would be staying at the creche.
VO: Madam, I would be approving only your visa.
Unfortunately I won't be granting your baby and your husband.
My baby is just 6 months.
I am thinking of reapplying for her, please advise.
I wonder why a 6 months baby would be denied. I am going for PHD.
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| Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by deolubajo: 9:38am On Nov 23, 2021 |
I think you should reapply, try Lagos consulate for your next one. anjyy:
Thanks to everyone that assisted me on this journey.
I later deferred.
I have done my interview at the Abuja Embassy with the dreadful Korean guy.
VO : Do you have any travel history?
Me : None.
VO : what do you do currently?
Me : I am a lecture at XYZ
VO : Ok.
VO: What is your highest qualification?
Me: I have a masters Degree with Distinction
VO: Who is paying for your Trip?
Me: my husband.
VO to my husband: what do you do?
Him : I work as an Engineer at ABC
VO : How much do you make?
Him: I make 500k monthly.
VO : Do you have your bank statements?
Him: Yes. He showed him.
VO : This is ok.
VO: what would you be doing in the US?
Him: I am going with my family to settle them in, I would be back to my job.
Him: I have some projects I need to come back to.
VO: Where would the baby be?
Him: She would be staying at the creche.
VO: Madam, I would be approving only your visa.
Unfortunately I won't be granting your baby and your husband.
My baby is just 6 months.
I am thinking of reapplying for her, please advise.
I wonder why a 6 months baby would be denied. I am going for PHD.
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