Grit2943:
The validity date of this exchange rate has been shifted multiple times from April 2 to 6 to 7 and now 9 😯

Imagine.. you reckon it might still be shifted to a further date?

Hey guys... For someone who wants to pay MRV this week and search for dates.. do you think he might get a favourable date considering school starts august 26?

Greatkenny2:

Imagine.. you reckon it might still be shifted to a further date?

I sense that the validity date will be shifted again. Really saddening that there isn't any room to pay the fee in USD.

Hi all, pls I need advice on getting visa to USA. My wife work in Spain with my two years daughter and I work in the uk, we both have residence for the two countries. My wife got admission for her PHD in Florida university with funding. We want to go for interview but we were thinking either to go separately or go together.
Pls on what platform can we say I am going with them, because I have job in the uk .. pls advice me guys

What can I say if we go together for the interview … pls I need help

ceeejaytee:



Thank you so much! Do the schools there require an exam to be taken before applying?

Hi. It depends on the school. Some schools will require GRE or TOEFL or both. Some schools will not require any.
What you can do is use a site like webometrics and check out schools in US and visit their websites to see their requirements. Also check specific requirements for your department.

Greetings everyone.
I have been following this thread for a while now. I need your advice/contributions as I am about to fill my DS-160 and also fill my I-20 form.

I am 26 years old, I have a Bachelor’s in Engineering. I started my business immediately after my BSC and I have been running it for 5years now.

As the CEO/Founder, I intend to apply for an MBA to acquire business and managerial skills which I believe will take my business to the next level.

My plan initially was to Self sponsor and cover the deficit, firstly because I don’t think it’ll sound well to the VO that a CEO or business founder of 5years can’t at least fund his studies, so I believe this will also give me credibility since i can afford and also willing to invest that much in myself.
Secondly, I also want to avoid all the plenty questions about who is funding me and instead just speak for myself.

However, a friend told me that might not be a good approach because a VO will most likely believe a 26yr old in Nigeria has $40K to put away for studies, and therefore recommended that I combine it with family funds.


Before I proceed with my DS-160 and I-20, I would appreciate your advise on what to do, so I can have my stories straight and be consistent with it from my DS-160 to I-20 to visa interview.

Please what do you all advise?

Greatkenny2:

Imagine.. you reckon it might still be shifted to a further date?

Those pipu are thieves. They don't want the naira to appreciate

Shelldrey:
Hi all, pls I need advice on getting visa to USA. My wife work in Spain with my two years daughter and I work in the uk, we both have residence for the two countries. My wife got admission for her PHD in Florida university with funding. We want to go for interview but we were thinking either to go separately or go together.
Pls on what platform can we say I am going with them, because I have job in the uk .. pls advice me guys

What can I say if we go together for the interview … pls I need help

apply as F-2. She is your wife, you have a tie which is a job

Grit2943:
The validity date of this exchange rate has been shifted multiple times from April 2 to 6 to 7 and now 9 😯

Didn't notice this. The US consular is just being deceitful at this point because naira has been fairly stable under #1400/1300 for over a week now. Let’s see if they will shift this 9th of April date again .

Shelldrey:
Hi all, pls I need advice on getting visa to USA. My wife work in Spain with my two years daughter and I work in the uk, we both have residence for the two countries. My wife got admission for her PHD in Florida university with funding. We want to go for interview but we were thinking either to go separately or go together.
Pls on what platform can we say I am going with them, because I have job in the uk .. pls advice me guys

What can I say if we go together for the interview … pls I need help

Are you going for F2/F1?

USAfall2024:


Didn't notice this. The US consular is just being deceitful at this point because naira has been fairly stable under #1400/1300 for over a week now. Let’s see if they will shift this 9th of April date again .

I am looking forward to the new rate.

Someone help!!!

Lagos, Nigeria Embassy

I have made payment for the visa for the past two weeks and this is the response I have received so far...

I'm doing the right thing?
Anything to do to rectify this?
Please add me to visa whatsapp group
09036908770

Topnotch10:

Greetings everyone.
I have been following this thread for a while now. I need your advice/contributions as I am about to fill my DS-160 and also fill my I-20 form.

I am 26 years old, I have a Bachelor’s in Engineering. I started my business immediately after my BSC and I have been running it for 5years now.

As the CEO/Founder, I intend to apply for an MBA to acquire business and managerial skills which I believe will take my business to the next level.

My plan initially was to Self sponsor and cover the deficit, firstly because I don’t think it’ll sound well to the VO that a CEO or business founder of 5years can’t at least fund his studies, so I believe this will also give me credibility since i can afford and also willing to invest that much in myself.
Secondly, I also want to avoid all the plenty questions about who is funding me and instead just speak for myself.

However, a friend told me that might not be a good approach because a VO will most likely believe a 26yr old in Nigeria has $40K to put away for studies, and therefore recommended that I combine it with family funds.


Before I proceed with my DS-160 and I-20, I would appreciate your advise on what to do, so I can have my stories straight and be consistent with it from my DS-160 to I-20 to visa interview.

Please what do you all advise?

Hey 🤠

1. Except you are applying to Stanford University, Harvard University, UC Berkeley, U Chigago etc, MBA is now a commonplace program of study in the USA , hence you have to have applied to top-rated school (s) for USA consulars to take you serious . Even MBA is now shifting towards STEM-MBA , therefore going for just MBA in America must have a 100% convincing reasons to the consular before considering your visa issuance.

2. Nigeria has many promising youths of your kind who are into one business or the other but dolling out $40k straight away for your MBA as a self-sponsored f1 applicant might not sound right to the consular. Don't you pay taxes on your business ? Don't you pay staffs ? Those VOs are wizard , some will not use their Google calculator before they tell you your yearly profits.

3. Okay. let's assume that everything you have narrated about you is genuine, then it would be reasonable to have a business manager (s) . I will recommend you use your parents as your over-all sponsor. However, It would be a fluke if you eventually get this visa because few things are not aligned well in your application.

4. You should have started with attending business conferences or seminars abroad .


Best Wishes 🙏

USAfall2024:


Didn't notice this. The US consular is just being deceitful at this point because naira has been fairly stable under #1400/1300 for over a week now. Let’s see if they will shift this 9th of April date again .

Validity date has been shifted to April 10th 😂

Shelldrey:
Hi all, pls I need advice on getting visa to USA. My wife work in Spain with my two years daughter and I work in the uk, we both have residence for the two countries. My wife got admission for her PHD in Florida university with funding. We want to go for interview but we were thinking either to go separately or go together.
Pls on what platform can we say I am going with them, because I have job in the uk .. pls advice me guys

What can I say if we go together for the interview … pls I need help

Hey 🤠

1. You, and your wife after spending money and longer application process eventually achieved a feat with her PhD with funding admission at Florida University. I hope you guys don't flop her F1 visa with miscalculation.

2. PhD applicants are potential resources to the USA (as well as other nations) therefore, their F1 visa should naturally be 85% sure but many PhD applicants have ruined their chances as a result of their negligences .

3. Your wife's F1 visa success becomes shaky the moment the visa officers sight family dependents . Aside of babies and kids age 0 -6 all other family accompanying on F2 visas are seen as distractions.

4. Allow your wife to go with your daughter first . You have the best chances of visiting them even from this year Xmas from the UK. You have a good residence standing in the UK.


Best Wishes 🙏

Your profile is good for the MBA, do a self sponsor. Forget about those saying otherwise with high falutine gilberish. Be confident about yourself and achievement, it will work in your favor.

Topnotch10:

Greetings everyone.
I have been following this thread for a while now. I need your advice/contributions as I am about to fill my DS-160 and also fill my I-20 form.

I am 26 years old, I have a Bachelor’s in Engineering. I started my business immediately after my BSC and I have been running it for 5years now.

As the CEO/Founder, I intend to apply for an MBA to acquire business and managerial skills which I believe will take my business to the next level.

My plan initially was to Self sponsor and cover the deficit, firstly because I don’t think it’ll sound well to the VO that a CEO or business founder of 5years can’t at least fund his studies, so I believe this will also give me credibility since i can afford and also willing to invest that much in myself.
Secondly, I also want to avoid all the plenty questions about who is funding me and instead just speak for myself.

However, a friend told me that might not be a good approach because a VO will most likely believe a 26yr old in Nigeria has $40K to put away for studies, and therefore recommended that I combine it with family funds.


Before I proceed with my DS-160 and I-20, I would appreciate your advise on what to do, so I can have my stories straight and be consistent with it from my DS-160 to I-20 to visa interview.

Please what do you all advise?

OyoTunjiUSA:



Hey 🤠

1. Except you are applying to Stanford University, Harvard University, UC Berkeley, U Chigago etc, MBA is now a commonplace program of study in the USA , hence you have to have applied to top-rated school (s) for USA consulars to take you serious . Even MBA is now shifting towards STEM-MBA , therefore going for just MBA in America must have a 100% convincing reasons to the consular before considering your visa issuance.

2. Nigeria has many promising youths of your kind who are into one business or the other but dolling out $40k straight away for your MBA as a self-sponsored f1 applicant might not sound right to the consular. Don't you pay taxes on your business ? Don't you pay staffs ? Those VOs are wizard , some will not use their Google calculator before they tell you your yearly profits.

3. Okay. let's assume that everything you have narrated about you is genuine, then it would be reasonable to have a business manager (s) . I will recommend you use your parents as your over-all sponsor. However, It would be a fluke if you eventually get this visa because few things are not aligned well in your application.

4. You should have started with attending business conferences or seminars abroad .


Best Wishes 🙏

1.) Yes, my MBA is stem designated. I also believe my position and career path is very much in line with the MBA degree/program.

2.) This is why I want to maintain a consistent story from my DS-160 to my I-20 financial declaration and my visa interview. I’ve been in this position for over 5years, and the funds is from my personal savings (salary, bonuses, liquidated assets, etc)

3.) Yes, I do have a manager who will continue to manage the business when I’m away, and I will still continue to earn income/salary.
Using my parent as the full sponsor poses some worry, because i read a transcript here where someone who has been working for 8years was denied after using his parents as full sponsor, because the VO expected that at that stage of his life, he personally should be able to show substantial financial contribution to his post graduate study.

Saying that I’ve been leading a company/business for years whilst earning income, but I cannot contribute to my post graduate studies and then shouldering the full responsibility on my parents might be contradicting.

At the end of the day, I’m just looking for the best story/approach that would be convincing and make sense to the VO. So I appreciate your insights.

4.) I have already visited over 12 countries (UK, France, Italy,UAE, etc) in the last 2yrs for business and personal reasons and never had any reason to apply to the US until now.

Topnotch10:



1.) Yes, my MBA is stem designated. I also believe my position and career path is very much in line with the MBA degree/program.

2.) This is why I want to maintain a consistent story from my DS-160 to my I-20 financial declaration and my visa interview. I’ve been in this position for over 5years, and the funds is from my personal savings (salary, bonuses, liquidated assets, etc)

3.) Yes, I do have a manager who will continue to manage the business when I’m away, and I will still continue to earn income/salary.
Using my parent as the full sponsor poses some worry, because i read a transcript here where someone who has been working for 8years was denied after using his parents as full sponsor, because the VO expected that at that stage of his life, he personally should be able to show substantial financial contribution to his post graduate study.

Saying that I’ve been leading a company/business for years whilst earning income, but I cannot contribute to my post graduate studies and then shouldering the full responsibility on my parents might be contradicting.

At the end of the day, I’m just looking for the best story/approach that would be convincing and make sense to the VO. So I appreciate your insights.

4.) I have already visited over 12 countries (UK, France, Italy,UAE, etc) in the last 2yrs for business and personal reasons and never had any reason to apply to the US until now.

Hey 🤠

1. You seem to know what you are doing by defending some points i have raised . However , USA visa is not about motivational talk and meaningless grammar.

2. Your case is different , someone worked for 8 years , probably a married applicant with kids using his parents as sponsor is a fool. I will always recommend people to use their employers as sponsors. You are just 26, perhaps never married and i can tackle you as a consular that you re supposed to be aiming for your Msc while focusing on expanding your businesses in Nigeria . Besides , you can do your STEM MBA in one of those countries you have visited .

3. Having businesses in Nigeria is not a good tie . Many multi-business owners have had their USA visas rejected. You may decide to use the rest of your life time in the USA while your businesses will keep running in Nigeria, and having visited 12 countries doesn't freak the USA embassies any more .

4. Let us stop here . I am here to point out possible loopholes to you in order to prepare yourself well. But don't listen to your profile is good ego, you are not the CEO of Cadbury.


Best Wishes 🙏

Greatkenny2:
Hey guys... For someone who wants to pay MRV this week and search for dates.. do you think he might get a favourable date considering school starts august 26?

Please someone should throw more light on this

Greatkenny2:

Please someone should throw more light on this

Hey 🤠

1. Go ahead and pay your MRV. You will secure your F1 appointment before your resumption. Students are usually given emergency appointment slot priority.

2. However, you must be certain that you have paid your SEVIS fee.

Best Wishes 🙏

OyoTunjiUSA:


Hey 🤠

1. Go ahead and pay your MRV. You will secure your F1 appointment before your resumption. Students are usually given emergency appointment slot priority.

2. However, you must be certain that you have paid your SEVIS fee.

Best Wishes 🙏

Thank you... But I intend to pay my SEVIS fee after getting an interview date... I'm going to pay the MRV today... What do you think? Must I pay the SEVIS fee before getting a date?

Greatkenny2:

Thank you... But I intend to pay my SEVIS fee after getting an interview date... I'm going to pay the MRV today... What do you think?

Hey 🤠

1. If you have the money go and pay your SEVIS fee right away . Otherwise, every other thing is a gamble . SEVIS fee is payable (indirectly) to the USA government. That is part of where they accrue funds in funding International Students Scholarships (Fulbright) and others.

2. You may attach your MRV and Bio-Data page of your Form I 20 to request your F1 emergency appointment but i think SEVIS payment receipt/evidence is required.


Best Wishes 🙏

OyoTunjiUSA:



Hey 🤠

1. You seem to know what you are doing by defending some points i have raised . However , USA visa is not about motivational talk and meaningless grammar.

2. Your case is different , someone worked for 8 years , probably a married applicant with kids using his parents as sponsor is a fool. I will always recommend people to use their employers as sponsors. You are just 26, perhaps never married and i can tackle you as a consular that you re supposed to be aiming for your Msc while focusing on expanding your businesses in Nigeria . Besides , you can do your STEM MBA in one of those countries you have visited .

3. Having businesses in Nigeria is not a good tie . Many multi-business owners have had their USA visas rejected. You may decide to use the rest of your life time in the USA while your businesses will keep running in Nigeria, and having visited 12 countries doesn't freak the USA embassies any more .

4. Let us stop here . I am here to point out possible loopholes to you in order to prepare yourself well. But don't listen to your profile is good ego, you are not the CEO of Cadbury.


Best Wishes 🙏

Thank you very much, I’ve taken note of your points and will work on them🙏🏾

sunspartech:
Someone help!!!

Lagos, Nigeria Embassy

I have made payment for the visa for the past two weeks and this is the response I have received so far...

I'm doing the right thing?
Anything to do to rectify this?
Please add me to visa whatsapp group
09036908770

Help please

sunspartech:


Help please

There is nothing you can do other than wait

OyoTunjiUSA:



Hey 🤠

1. If you have the money go and pay your SEVIS fee right away . Otherwise, every other thing is a gamble . SEVIS fee is payable (indirectly) to the USA government. That is part of where they accrue funds in funding International Students Scholarships (Fulbright) and others.

2. You may attach your MRV and Bio-Data page of your Form I 20 to request your F1 emergency appointment but i think SEVIS payment receipt/evidence is required.


Best Wishes 🙏

Thank you.. I appreciate this

Hello! Please I need your input on this.

I run a serviced based business/career in Nigeria as a practicing studio artist (painting), while I show with galleries across the world. I have been in this career for 7 years running. I have my permanent studio as well.

However, I don't have a background degree in Art (BA - History), and one of the reason for putting in for MFA is to have a formal education in Art so as to advance my career.

I have a full funding for my MFA in painting.

What's is the best way to show home ties? I am not married btw.

Hello house, please I need honest and critical input on this issue:

I have a fully funded PhD Admission into a R1 US School. I have a wife and 2 kids (2yrs and infant(few weeks))….is it advisable to apply together with them? What are the Pros and Cons??

I heard it’s almost impossible for F2 to secure visa if they went later and alone.

PrimeTEA:
Hello house, please I need honest and critical input on this issue:

I have a fully funded PhD Admission into a R1 US School. I have a wife and 2 kids (2yrs and infant(few weeks))….is it advisable to apply together with them? What are the Pros and Cons??

I heard it’s almost impossible for F2 to secure visa if they went later and alone.

Last statement is a rumor. Apply yourself and later the family can always join you. No one expect you to leave your family behind for 3 years. These guys are family oriented.


You can also decide to apply together.

The ball is in your court and it depends on how you are able to convince the CO why you want to travel with your family and how you will be able to cater for them.

Check out the website of the Pan African Students Association (PANASA) at the University of South Carolina below. There are a bunch of Nigerians that are members. Send an email to the PANASA and let then know what type of information you want and if you would like to be connected to a Nigerian. Be specific in describing what type of information you want. Do not ramble otherwise you won't get any response.

PANASA also has a facebook page where you may be able to dm Nigerian student members directly.

https://garnetgate.sa.sc.edu/organization/panasa

UZAD:
Please anyone in *University of South carolina* here
Or knows anyone that attends the school, Nigerian Community in South carolina or Student group.

Should help me out.

PrimeTEA:
Hello house, please I need honest and critical input on this issue:

I have a fully funded PhD Admission into a R1 US School. I have a wife and 2 kids (2yrs and infant(few weeks))….is it advisable to apply together with them? What are the Pros and Cons??

I heard it’s almost impossible for F2 to secure visa if they went later and alone.

Hey 🤠


1. Follow @MrSoftlife 's advice . I support everything she stated.

2. By the way , you did not win Visa Lottery , why would you want to quickly go with your family ? F1 visa in all levels ( Bsc, Msc, Phd) are usually being denied as a result of inability to prove ties as well as inability to prove availability of funds. Why do you want to quickly go with your greatest tie ( your wife and kids) ?

3. If you secure this F1 visa as a PhD applicant , then you are on your way to becoming a permanent resident in the USA (all through citizenship if you desire to do so) , now let anyone come out to say that the USA vos won't give your nuclear family visas to come and join or visit you after some years . Impatient is what i am deducing here .

4. Quoting @MrSoftlife again. If you however desire to go with your family at a go it is still very possible and it has happened before , but i personally will focus on getting myself in America first . I know my family will certainly join me no matter how long.

Best Wishes 🙏

Slimszy:
Hello! Please I need your input on this.

I run a serviced based business/career in Nigeria as a practicing studio artist (painting), while I show with galleries across the world. I have been in this career for 7 years running. I have my permanent studio as well.

However, I don't have a background degree in Art (BA - History), and one of the reason for putting in for MFA is to have a formal education in Art so as to advance my career.

I have a full funding for my MFA in painting.

What's is the best way to show home ties? I am not married btw.

Hey 🤠

1. Your main family in Nigeria , permanent studio, and previous art works (exhibition) are your ties .

2. You do not have a background degree in Art but you possess the skill while your career is progressing, hence, your reason for putting in for MFA in which you even came out with outstanding result (full funding).

3. If i am the vo, you have won my heart already even if you are unable to prove much ties to your home country .

4 But before i issue your F1 visa, I will verify your previous works (via your DS 160 details , LinkedIn, physical art works evidences etc) because i will personally based your F1 visa on your Passion (post study plans) for your job, and the accreditation of that institution that issued your Form I 20 .


Best Wishes 🙏