itoski:


You will need TOEFL or IELTS

You actually don’t need TOEFL or IELTS as a Nigerian applicant. Also most schools don’t require GRE since 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic
Check schools website for more info.
A friend got admission master in public health at ETSU and UNC Charlotte without those.

Hello everyone,

I'm seeking advice. I received a Form I-20 from a school, but I don't plan on attending it. My primary school is still in the process of issuing my Form I-20, and it might take them two weeks or more. Considering the delay in the appointment, can I use the initial Form I-20 while waiting for my school's issuance? Your input would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

Leftrightcenter:
I think it would've been better to make the information you want more specific. Is it regarding school, application process, etc?

Application process that will give me any funding, I know funding will make the visa process easier

Toshod:

You actually don’t need TOEFL or IELTS as a Nigerian applicant. Also most schools don’t require GRE since 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic
Check schools website for more info.
A friend got admission master in public health at ETSU and UNC Charlotte without those.

Did ur friend get funding? any percentage, I just need that for a better chance in visa application

ARISTOCRATDAMMY1:
Hello everyone,

I'm seeking advice. I received a Form I-20 from a school, but I don't plan on attending it. My primary school is still in the process of issuing my Form I-20, and it might take them two weeks or more. Considering the delay in the appointment, can I use the initial Form I-20 while waiting for my school's issuance? Your input would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

I would advise you wait for the I-20 from your preferred school since it would only take a couple of weeks. There's no point rushing to use the I-20 from a school you won't attend.

Are you even alright? Honestly, i don't know why you are this bitter and vile. In as much as i don't need to prove anything to you, I'll still post my MPH acceptance letters just so you can Bleep off my quotes and mentions. Also, for your information, i have my reasons for choosing a nursing program and just because you think it's a wrong decision doesn't mean shit to me! once again, Bleep OFF!

fearlessfang:
You are a pathetic liar. Accelerated BSN is more expensive than a regular BSN and schools in Sweden are relatively cheaper than schools in US.

Nursing credit in Oakland state starts at >$700 per credit for non-resident = >$2100 per class.

What kind of weed are you smoking to think this is relatively cheaper than Sweden?

I am not here to massage your lying ego. What is relatively cheap to someone who cannot afford a masters degree in Sweden but willing to pay >$25,000 for a BSN.

We are familiar with your lying game but that agent will land you a denial.

Post your MS PH admission here and I’ll withdraw my statement. For now, you’re a liar and going to the embassy with that I-20 is a guarantee 90% chance of denial.

Joyussilver:
Are you even alright? Honestly, i don't know why you are this bitter and vile. In as much as i don't need to prove anything to you, I'll still post my MPH acceptance letters just so you can Bleep off my quotes and mentions. Also, for your information, i have my reasons for choosing a nursing program and just because you think it's a wrong decision doesn't mean shit to me! once again, Bleep OFF!

I will ask respectfully for the last time that you Bleep OFF quoting nor mentioning me ok? Acting like you are the OG of this place but you are just empty in every aspect shioor!

Joyussilver:
Like i said, initially i was hoping to get a scholarship offer, but since it didn't come through and the tuition fee in Sweden was too high that was why i declined the offers in Sweden.

Then regarding my opting for the BSc nursing in the US, is because the tuition fee is RELATIVELY affordable for my sponsor (MY BROTHER)

Thirdly, the goal is not to japa but to earn a degree that is immediately relevant in the shortest possible time.

I can always continue with an Msc later if I choose to.

I am not working with an agent. I have been doing all this by myself and that is why i am here seeking more enlightenment.

Lastly, Fearless or whatever you call yourself, you do not always need to be rude and condescending with your replies. there are milder ways to pass your message without being uncouth.

Thanks.

This your case is very very tricky, I pray you get the visa, but you have a slim chance, all the same I wish you all the best.

I just joined this group and I have some questions o.

I got admission for a Master’s in Technology management @ Arizona state University.

Tho I didn't get funding, I applied for a loan and got $68k approved for my 1st year.

On my I-20 total cost of attendance for a 1yr is $63k, which was covered by my loan.
I am at the stage of applying for visa, my problem is will I be issued a visa if I provide the loan offer of $68k to cover my first year.


Whats the process of applying for a US F1 visa, cos I've not traveled out of Nigeria before.

Apart from visa fee
Sevics fee
What other fee will I be paying.

What are the document that I will be needing aside from my education document.

Note: I'm married and have 2 kids, my family will stay back cos no fund to apply for them at the moment.

Looking forward to your comments 😀

Toshod:

You don’t need TOEFL or IELTS as a Nigerian applicant. Also most schools don’t require GRE since 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic
Check schools website for more info.
A friend got admission master's in public health at ETSU and UNC Charlotte without those.

And he was fully funded right?
I have friends in Purdue, Texas A and M, North Carolina and they all had GRE and TOEFL which they submitted to get full funding into their respective PhD programs.
Better be prepared than sorry!

I got admitted on Monday 4th of this month.

Decision might be on a rolling basis

NeonDee:
Yes

How about yours?

Mjosh1000:
I just joined this group and I have some questions o.

I got admission for a Master’s in Technology management @ Arizona state University.

Tho I didn't get funding, I applied for a loan and got $68k approved for my 1st year.

On my I-20 total cost of attendance for a 1yr is $63k, which was covered by my loan.
I am at the stage of applying for visa, my problem is will I be issued a visa if I provide the loan offer of $68k to cover my first year.


Whats the process of applying for a US F1 visa, cos I've not traveled out of Nigeria before.

Apart from visa fee
Sevics fee
What other fee will I be paying.

What are the document that I will be needing aside from my education document.

Note: I'm married and have 2 kids, my family will stay back cos no fund to apply for them at the moment.

Looking forward to your comments 😀

Your deficit is too high boss. Also you don't have personal funds to offset the $63K and relying 100% on loan? Visa Officer would doubt the credibility of you paying back such a huge loan after your studies knowing that it will take a lifetime to earn that much in Nigeria. While we can’t predict the outcome of your visa interview if you go ahead with it; going with sample size of similar scenarios, your chances are very slim tbh.

My advice: If you can get tangible funding from your school by applying to GRA positions (if available) then good, you can still go ahead. But if you can't, I will advise you not to bother with the school and try another school that will give you funding. Or maybe if Fall, 2024 is too late, you can work more on improving your profile (GRE/GMAT, TOEFL, Stronger SOPs/LORs, WES etc) and try again next admission cycle.

miscoe:
I got admitted on Monday 4th of this month.

Decision might be on a rolling basis

Congrats.

USAfall2024:


Your deficit is too high boss. Also you don't have personal funds to offset the $63K and relying 100% on loan? Visa Officer would doubt the credibility of you paying back such a huge loan after your studies knowing that it will take a lifetime to earn that much in Nigeria. While we can’t predict the outcome of your visa interview if you go ahead with it; going with sample size of similar scenarios, your chances are very slim tbh.

My advice: If you can get tangible funding from your school by applying to GRA positions (if available) then good, you can still go ahead. But if you can't, I will advise you not to bother with the school and try another school that will give you funding. Or maybe if Fall, 2024 is too late, you can work more on improving your profile (GRE/GMAT, TOEFL, Stronger SOPs/LORs, WES etc) and try again next admission cycle.

Do you have or know anyone that has tried and got denied

Mjosh1000:


Do you have or know anyone that has tried and got denied

You can read through past transcripts of F-1 visa interviews. Many transcripts are littered over this thread. Just search for them and I'm sure you will learn something after their stories.

HI GUYS,

IF YOU WANT TO ANY IMMIGRATION, VISA CLICK ON : https://workandstudyblog.com/

THANKS.

Your balance is very high to be solely dependent on an educational loan. I assume that you are taking a private loan, right? If so, these loans can’t be forgiven (like Biden’s loan forgiveness program) and you are beholden to creditor.

My advice to you is to think carefully about the loan that you are about to take on. 63k in loans for one year is a LOT, especially if you are not going to medical school or if you are not guaranteed a very high-paying job after graduation. Carefully examine the terms of your loan i.e., is it a fixed or variable interest rate, when do you have to start repaying, are you repaying interest while on school or deferring interest. If it is a variable rate, you will be surprised that your interest rate will jump anytime the Federal reserve increases interest rates but will hardly fall even when they cut interest rates. It might look appealing now because they will tell you that you have anything from 15-30 years to pay it off, but I can assure you that when you pay it off, you would have paid almost twice as much (i.e. 120k) and that is even assuming you do not miss any payments or they do not tack on late payment fees. This also has an impact on your credit scores and a lot of other things down the line.

I will recount my experience. I came here on a student visa. I had a GA but I wanted to do USMLE exams to start medical residency after graduate school. USMLE exams are pretty expensive and I did not have a ton of money so I took a loan of 10k with my aunt as a cosigner to cover the four exam steps, exam books, pay for online mock exams, travel for the clinical skills exams, travel for residency interviews etc. I felt confident taking this loan because I would be relatively comfortable after completing medical residency because doctors earn decent money here. Although I deferred my payment for five years, I ended up paying almost 17k and this was without missing a payment and eventually paying the loan off (not waiting for 15 years before paying it off) because of the annoying interest rate hikes that would change my monthly payment. I deferred because I was still pursuing my PhD and medical residents don’t make a lot of money, at least when I was in residency. Even at 17k, I would consider myself lucky because if I had waited for the total life of the loan, I would have ended up paying a lot more. Private loans are the worst. They do not have the same protections as FAFSA.

I know Nigeria is difficult and many want to leave but my sincere opinion – 1) defer and try and get a GA/RA/TA that will allow you qualify for in-state tuition and look for scholarships or fellowships or, 2) apply to another school that will offer you better tuition rates.

Otherwise, be prepared to explain to the Consular Officer how you will pay the loan back while also convincing him that you do not have immigration intent and will return to Nigeria after your degree. Even if you are lucky to get the visa, be prepared to pay back almost double the loan amount.

Good luck!




I just joined this group and I have some questions o.

I got admission for a Master’s in Technology management @ Arizona state University.

Tho I didn't get funding, I applied for a loan and got $68k approved for my 1st year.

On my I-20 total cost of attendance for a 1yr is $63k, which was covered by my loan.
I am at the stage of applying for visa, my problem is will I be issued a visa if I provide the loan offer of $68k to cover my first year.


Whats the process of applying for a US F1 visa, cos I've not traveled out of Nigeria before.

Apart from visa fee
Sevics fee
What other fee will I be paying.

What are the document that I will be needing aside from my education document.

Note: I'm married and have 2 kids, my family will stay back cos no fund to apply for them at the moment.

Looking forward to your comments 😀 [/quote]

Hello guys, so I just got a fully funded offer for my PhD Biological Sciences program in the US. I would like to know the summary of the next steps to take towards my visa interview and travel, especially as regards cost implications. I have been trying to comprehend a lot of information online but would appreciate contributions from this great thread.

Thanks!

Jmandotcom:
Hello guys, so I just got a fully funded offer for my PhD Biological Sciences program in the US. I would like to know the summary of the next steps to take towards my visa interview and travel, especially as regards cost implications. I have been trying to comprehend a lot of information online but would appreciate contributions from this great thread.

Thanks!

Read the thread or use the search option.

Has anyone heard from ETSU MS Chemistry?

anyone interested in joint a B1/B2 Lagos date search group can join the group in the link below, you have to type the link manually in a browser to join.

Somatohadidas:




After admission (and funding for those who need it), and you've decided where you want to go:

✅ Request for your i-20 from your school. Some give one or both of soft/hard copy, and you might pay shipping fee for hardcopy in some schools ($50 - $100). You'll usually supply details of passport page, ability to cover cost like funding letter or bank statement, etc. for this.

✅ Get the i-20. I'll suggest you request the e-copy even if the school wants to send hardcopy, so that you can use the details to book your visa interview while awaiting the hard copy. A4 printed of i-20 is acceptable at embassy. After i-20, the next 3 items can be in any order.

✅ Start filling your DS-160 form online at https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/ . You can use this video as a guide when filling it: https://www.facebook.com/287980197932222/videos/318718789713853

✅ Create a CGI profile at https://www.ustraveldocs.com/ng/ng-niv-appointmentschedule.asp and pay for your visa fee, costs #67,200 with GT Bank, and book your date at your desired location if an available one shows.

✅ Pay Sevis fee. You can create a coupon at fmjfee.com but someone in the US has to pay it for you. It costs $350, but there might be a $10 processing fee and people's dollar rates differ. So expect a wide range when converted. To be safe, the payment must be confirmed at least 72 hours prior to your interview.

✅ Prepare for your interview and ace it.✌�

✅ Book your flight, typical ranges can cost from 250k - 400k for cheapest ones depending on location, or go for the more expensive and comfortable ones.

Good luck.�

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Check here. Disregard the prices (exchange rates ish) here. It was written some years ago.

miscoe:
I got admitted on Monday 4th of this month.

Decision might be on a rolling basis

Wow! Congratulations 🎉🎉

MSc or PhD?

Thanks for sharing, God bless you

Somatohadidas:




Check here. Disregard the prices (exchange rates ish) here. It was written some years ago.

miscoe:
I got admitted on Monday 4th of this month.

Decision might be on a rolling basis

Is your PhD admission fully funded.

Good morning guys..please I need schools that do not accept WES evaluation

Good morning everyone. Please can someone share a link with me for Lagos F1 2024?

Petrified235555:
Good morning guys..please I need schools that do not accept WES evaluation

Tufts University doesn't require WES. They prefer your original school transcript. I am sure there are tons of others but Tufts was the only one out of 4 schools I applied to that requested my original transcripts over the WES evaluated one I initially uploaded.

USAfall2024:


Tufts University doesn't require WES. They prefer your original school transcript. I am sure there are tons of others but Tufts was the only one out of 4 schools I applied to that requested my original transcripts over the WES evaluated one I initially uploaded.

thanks

Mjosh1000:
I just joined this group and I have some questions o.

I got admission for a Master’s in Technology management @ Arizona state University.

Tho I didn't get funding, I applied for a loan and got $68k approved for my 1st year.

On my I-20 total cost of attendance for a 1yr is $63k, which was covered by my loan.
I am at the stage of applying for visa, my problem is will I be issued a visa if I provide the loan offer of $68k to cover my first year.


Whats the process of applying for a US F1 visa, cos I've not traveled out of Nigeria before.

Apart from visa fee
Sevics fee
What other fee will I be paying.

What are the document that I will be needing aside from my education document.

Note: I'm married and have 2 kids, my family will stay back cos no fund to apply for them at the moment.

Looking forward to your comments 😀

Don’t waste your 350$ sevis fee and 333k visa fees (roughly 1M combined) using Mpower loan to apply for an F1 visa. The denial is certain.

Joyussilver:
Are you even alright? Honestly, i don't know why you are this bitter and vile. In as much as i don't need to prove anything to you, I'll still post my MPH acceptance letters just so you can Bleep off my quotes and mentions. Also, for your information, i have my reasons for choosing a nursing program and just because you think it's a wrong decision doesn't mean shit to me! once again, Bleep OFF!

Hello,

I’m not sure if your MPH was funded or provided any scholarship, but if it does, it may be better to attend the interview while going for a Masters degree as it show’s academic progression. You can always change schools/programs when you enter the US.

ABSN is the better option here( to me). The opportunities for a US trained nurse is unlimited. Some APNS make way more money than medical doctors. If you can afford it, by all means go that route.