mayDtolu:
Pls, I will be having my interview soon, Help me check the financial part of my i20 below. I was thinking student funding should be equal to estimated average cost.

I would like to have a chat with you. Drop your mail

Good afternoon Forum,

If the US Consulate in Lagos or US Embassy in Abuja opens the portal for student visa appointments for late November 2023 and December 2023, please, spread the news and inform members of this forum as we will be grateful to book.

I don't know why I keep on checking with a new visa fee paid after my first refusal on July 31, 2023 and I got a new Form I-20 with a much bigger scholarship and with my personal funding, seems sufficient for my next interview.

But the problem now is that anything I check now, it keeps saying ''no appointments available now''
I heard that the US Consulate in Lagos usually open up dates for Students and so if any of member of this house see dates, open, letting other members looking for dates to book and letting others like me know will be great.

Thank you all
Bethy

IMO, I think this is good. Your funding is almost double the average cost. All the best.

mayDtolu:
Pls, I will be having my interview soon, Help me check the financial part of my i20 below. I was thinking student funding should be equal to estimated average cost.

Usainterviews:
Part 3

Part 4

This is the season of application fee waiver, Northeastern University, Miami University, Oxford and Georgia Southern University are currently waiving application fees for a period of time with unlimited scholarships.
Additionally, the state of Arizona will be waiving applications this November
Watch video to apply


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EP1LHdF9SOM

Hi,
Pls do you have any tips on FSA-4 form. A university requested me to fill the form as part of admission requirements. The main point is that, I am looking for scholarship/tuition waiver.

BigIyanga:

More expensive does NOT mean better chances of getting a visa. You’re right, bigger deficit means wider odds of getting approved.

Ajoself:
Somebody help me. I'm really worried and it's having a toll on my mental health. I was denied my visa August. Now, I want to apply to another school for masters. I have GRE and good GPA. What school can you recommend that have enough funding and assistantships for there masters. I have shortlisted only four. Northeastern University, Stevens Institute of Technology, George Washington university and University of Maine. Someone said those schools doesn't give and they are expensive compared to Northen Illinois University I was admitted to earlier.

Piking wey dey him mama shop say profit wan kill him because he no sabi profit and loss.
This sounds like self-imposed mental toll you put on yourself. Why dont you expand your options? If schools you would love to be admitted to, dont accept your application, find a lot of other schools… las las employers dont really care about ur school once you can do the job.

Hi guys,
Please how do I pay my sevis fee from Nigeria.

I was able to pay visa fee via gtbank online and now I have gone to so many banks, they have constantly maintained that they only receive western union but can't processed western union for my sevis.

Kindly help guys.

Joechrssgram:
F1 VISA APPROVED at ABUJA EMBASSY
DATE 7/11/2023
For Spring (Jan) 2024.
Bsc. Business Management/Adminstration.

University of Houston Downtown.


First off all. All Thanks to God Almighty I'm really grateful.

2 we're denied before me But 3 we're approved.

Me: Good morning Sir, How are you doing?

VO: Im Fine and you (didn't allow me respond) Pass me your Bank Statement and Passport! My mind flyyyyy.....

Me: Sir please look at it here.

VO: Your I20?

ME: Here also!

VO: Bsc? How old are you?

I'm -----!

VO: Good You're young

ME: I appreciate Sir

VO: Your parents Occupation

Me: My Dad leases Heavy Duty Generators as a standby to Onne Refinary in Eleme.

VO: Is that why there are huge deposits on his account statement

Me: Yes Sir to rent Heavy duty Generator costs Over 400k thats why and they also paid for Diesel over 200 liters that is why the amounts are much.

VO: What about your Mom

Me: My Dad opened her a Nursery and Primary School we have over 150 Pupils.
My Eldest Sister is a Chef at Intels my Dad recommended her there because he worked there while my Immediate Elder Sister is doing doing her Internship too at Intels she studied Science Lab...
(VO Cuts me) Its okay...

VO: So what do you plan doing After studying in US.

I will get my father to rest, Its my turn to run the Business Since my SS1 I have learning how he runs the business and i also know mechanical engineering and how Mechanics and all these Oil businesses works I won't be a noob when I start managing it.
There are some mistakes he makes and when I complain he'll be like that is why I'm sending you to US to do Business i will just be laughing and saying this Old Man don't spoil the business before i arrive o

Hold on Its Adminstrative processing.......
.......after Some seconds..
Issues white Paper have a nice day
Your VISA is approved.
Omo All thanks to God.

Congratulations bro.

Please how were you able to pay for SEVIS?

I am stuck .

Download Pay4me Mobile app.

Prepare to pay at least 10% extra charge, but they're very reliable and fast.

zieraw2005:
Hi guys,
Please how do I pay my sevis fee from Nigeria.

I was able to pay visa fee via gtbank online and now I have gone to so many banks, they have constantly maintained that they only receive western union but can't processed western union for my sevis.

Kindly help guys.

Please kindly explain what this means

BETHANY2024:
Good afternoon Forum,

If the US Consulate in Lagos or US Embassy in Abuja opens the portal for student visa appointments for late November 2023 and December 2023, please, spread the news and inform members of this forum as we will be grateful to book.

I don't know why I keep on checking with a new visa fee paid after my first refusal on July 31, 2023 and I got a new Form I-20 with a much bigger scholarship and with my personal funding, seems sufficient for my next interview.

But the problem now is that anything I check now, it keeps saying ''no appointments available now''
I heard that the US Consulate in Lagos usually open up dates for Students and so if any of member of this house see dates, open, letting other members looking for dates to book and letting others like me know will be great.

Thank you all
Bethy

Appointment date is available in Lagos now. December is available self but only for first timer. Previously denied dates is Nov 2024 in Lagos. Abuja January 2025 for Previously denied

Thanks,
But I don't know why others are seeing dates, why I am seeing ''no appointments available now'' both in Lagos and Abuja. I just checked after receiving your update. Even if I can see any of those dates, I know there will be hope of getting a date, but I am not seeing any of such, even after just reading your email, I logged and still ''no appointments available now''

See the screenshot attached here.
May be, any further help will be appreciated.

Thanks.

Opemz:


Appointment date is available in Lagos now. December is available self but only for first timer. Previously denied dates is Nov 2024 in Lagos. Abuja January 2025 for Previously denied

BETHANY2024:
Thanks,
But I don't know why others are seeing dates, why I am seeing ''no appointments available now'' both in Lagos and Abuja. I just checked after receiving your update. Even if I can see any of those dates, I know there will be hope of getting a date, but I am not seeing any of such, even after just reading your email, I logged and still ''no appointments available now''

See the screenshot attached here.
May be, any further help will be appreciated.

Thanks.

Hey !

Why not stick to a particular center ? I will advice you to reclick book appointment and choose Abuja as your location , I think February 2024 is available and then you can be checking for nearer dates or request for emergency appointment after that . Stick to Abuja.

GlorifiedNoW:


My own almost 2 months now ( since late September) and this is November ahhh

Change the location ASAP … you go see date for Abuja .

Dharmielorlarh:
Good morning
Pls who has the format for requesting an expedite interview. Thanks

Hey !

Once you 'have logged in to your CGI , if you can see emergency appointment at your left side ..click it then attach your Form I 20, SEVIS fee Payment and DS 160 and write short letter requesting for your emergency appointment thus :

Dear Competent Staffs... Dear Sir/Ma... Your Honor etc

I am writing to humbling request an emergency appointment which will springboard my preparation to meet up my resumption at so so University come January .....

It would be my bliss if you would be kind enough to grant my request.

Sincerely'
Damilola.

Good morning good people, please I need an honest clarification on this. ✨✨

I applied for associate degree program and I was admitted to an undecided program with some funding to acquire BSc.

Please on interview day, is it better to tell the VO that after the associate degree of 2 years, you coming back to naija to face ur caraar here or is it better to tell the VO that due to the funding from school you are going to complete it 4 years to acquire ur BSc before coming back here?

Secondly do I have to go to interview with my own bank statement of account presicely despite having all my sponsor's documents?

Please I need some good suggestion and advice its urgent thanks 🙏

Andy27:
Good morning good people, please I need an honest clarification on this. ✨✨

I applied for associate degree program and I was admitted to an undecided program with some funding to acquire BSc.

Please on interview day, is it better to tell the VO that after the associate degree of 2 years, you coming back to naija to face ur caraar here or is it better to tell the VO that due to the funding from school you are going to complete it 4 years to acquire ur BSc before coming back here?

Secondly do I have to go to interview with my own bank statement of account presicely despite having all my sponsor's documents?

Please I need some good suggestion and advice its urgent thanks 🙏

What advantage does associate have over Bs??

Nothing really bruh as matter of fact it's pre dregree to my best understanding

BigIyanga:

What advantage does associate have over Bs??

Andy27:
Nothing really bruh as matter of fact it's pre dregree to my best understanding

So why are you going for it? Why are u choosing it over BS?

Andy27:
Good morning good people, please I need an honest clarification on this. ✨✨

I applied for associate degree program and I was admitted to an undecided program with some funding to acquire BSc.

Please on interview day, is it better to tell the VO that after the associate degree of 2 years, you coming back to naija to face ur caraar here or is it better to tell the VO that due to the funding from school you are going to complete it 4 years to acquire ur BSc before coming back here?

Secondly do I have to go to interview with my own bank statement of account presicely despite having all my sponsor's documents?

Please I need some good suggestion and advice its urgent thanks 🙏

Hey !
Don't be discouraged. You can get your F1 study visa via the associate degree ..nothing is impossible and i have personally seen someone age 30 who got her visa via Cabrillo Community College .

Nevertheless, you have work to do ..if you have a genuine sponsor then use the sponsor 's financial statement and mention the sponsor in your DS 160. Also let the VO realise that what you re going for is related to your present work OR BETTER tell the truth that you intend to transfer to normal Bsc. Round up all the positive advice of the experts here and go ahead and get your visa . Nothing is impossible.

Hi guys, I need to get a visa interview urgently to the US. Can I be added to the Lagos visa search group?

NewBoyKhashoggi:


Hey !
Don't be discouraged. You can get your F1 study visa via the associate degree ..nothing is impossible and i have personally seen someone age 30 who got her visa via Cabrillo Community College .

Nevertheless, you have work to do ..if you have a genuine sponsor then use the sponsor 's financial statement and mention the sponsor in your DS 160. Also let the VO realise that what you re going for is related to your present work OR BETTER tell the truth that you intend to transfer to normal Bsc. Round up all the positive advice of the experts here and go ahead and get your visa . Nothing is impossible.

Nothing is impossible.. you can become a Naija senator.. what are the odds?
Why spend your resources and time on associate degree when you can apply for a full BS degree?

It you’re rejected it would count against you. Asr degree has no advantage over BS for foreign students.. why going for the lowest hanging fruit?

You’re already sending messages that your funding is not solid; that your BS plan is not solid.

NewBoyKhashoggi:


Hey !
Don't be discouraged. You can get your F1 study visa via the associate degree ..nothing is impossible and i have personally seen someone age 30 who got her visa via Cabrillo Community College .

Nevertheless, you have work to do ..if you have a genuine sponsor then use the sponsor 's financial statement and mention the sponsor in your DS 160. Also let the VO realise that what you re going for is related to your present work OR BETTER tell the truth that you intend to transfer to normal Bsc. Round up all the positive advice of the experts here and go ahead and get your visa . Nothing is impossible.

.

Thanks I really appreciate 🙏

BigIyanga:

Nothing is impossible.. you can become a Naija senator.. what are the odds?
Why spend your resources and time on associate degree when you can apply for a full BS degree?

It you’re rejected it would count against you. Asr degree has no advantage over BS for foreign students.. why going for the lowest hanging fruit?

You’re already sending messages that your funding is not solid; that your BS plan is not solid.

Yeah I understand you perfectly well NewBoyKhashoggi. Thanks 🙏

But have been admitted already with the offer to complete it 4years to acquire BSc. In my admission letter, my academic program is written undecided and I believe that's what my I 20 form is going to say too. So my question is, if the question should come up at the embassy, should I say that I'm going for BSc program instead associate degree or should I say I'm going for associate degree with the plan of completing it to acquire my BSc. What do you think about that?

Please guys more suggestion 🙏

Good morning all.
Please add me to any interview date search group. My resumption date is 10th January but dates available for interview are from 29th January at Abuja embassy. Not sure how to go about this.

Pls someone should help me out due to the agent which I used my sevies fee payment was delay and my interview was very near so I went for my visa interview on Sept 26 without paying the sevies fee and during the screening process I was sent back to make the payment then I should reschedule my appointment and come back for the interview but the lady that did the interview hold unto my MRV receipt and gave me a sheet that I won't be paying another MRV that in 24hrs my profile will be open then I should reschedule my appointment ever since then I have been trying to schedule another appointment Is not working and when I click on payment on my profile and I input my MRV receipt what I see next is record not found pls someone should help me out on what to do.

cyb3rgirl:
Good morning all.
Please add me to any interview date search group. My resumption date is 10th January but dates available for interview are from 29th January at Abuja embassy. Not sure how to go about this.
07069640612 is my number. Thanks

Hi good morning can I text you p

Guys, how long does it take to receive offer letter after accepting your admission?

I’ve been offered graduate admission, I received the admission email two days ago but I'm yet to receive my offer letter, do I have to do anything or I should keep waiting?

Andy27:


Yeah I understand you perfectly well NewBoyKhashoggi. Thanks 🙏

But have been admitted already with the offer to complete it 4years to acquire BSc. In my admission letter, my academic program is written undecided and I believe that's what my I 20 form is going to say too. So my question is, if the question should come up at the embassy, should I say that I'm going for BSc program instead associate degree or should I say I'm going for associate degree with the plan of completing it to acquire my BSc. What do you think about that?

Please guys more suggestion 🙏

Hey chairman !

Undecided means you are qualified for admission into a particular faculty but you do not know the department to choose or perhaps your host University will decide for you because they want to see which department your present qualification fits in. In that case if i were you and the VO asked you ; WHY WERE YOU PLACED ON UNDECIDED PROGRAM ?

ANSWER : I opted for undecided because the whole program in the faculty of Social sciences (For SAMPLE) in my Host-University suits my post Bsc educational plans , therefore I am good to go with any program given . You may or may not add this ; ( Aside that, my present qualifications according to my host University can only be placed under undecided program which is well aligned with my post study plan.... Cheers !

Anyone with a visa date hunting group for Abuja, Nigeria, should please link me up… Thankk youu

Hi

Please I have a loan currently running and I want to know if this is a challenge for me if I get a fully funded scholarship ahead of Fall 2024.

Do I clear the outstanding loan balance but credit report is good as I have never missed my repayment.

Andy27:


Yeah I understand you perfectly well NewBoyKhashoggi. Thanks 🙏

But have been admitted already with the offer to complete it 4years to acquire BSc. In my admission letter, my academic program is written undecided and I believe that's what my I 20 form is going to say too. So my question is, if the question should come up at the embassy, should I say that I'm going for BSc program instead associate degree or should I say I'm going for associate degree with the plan of completing it to acquire my BSc. What do you think about that?

Please guys more suggestion 🙏

Sorry I wasn't aware that you got the admission from a uni with a rock-solid scholarship.. I thought you were going straight to a community college.🙌🏿
Does your 1-20 say associate or bs?
Is this like pre-nursing/pre-pharmacy kinda of admission?