Hi guys, I have a small matter - I got admitted for a program in the spring but I want to defer till fall semester mainly due to financial reasons. I'm aware that some of us on this thread has deferred admission before, kindly advise me on other cogent reasons I could use. Thanks.

I think the guy is going for undergraduate so I'm trying to figure out the reason for the denial...@ Shola sorry I never knew I quoted you.




uote author=sholay2011 post=28165441]
May I know why you're asking? Or is it directed at the person who posted his transcript?

Either way, weird question. [/quote]

I really can't figure why and how that guy was denied..prolly the quota stuff..

weomet:
Hi guys, I have a small matter - I got admitted for a program in the spring but I want to defer till fall semester mainly due to financial reasons. I'm aware that some of us on this thread has deferred admission before, kindly advise me on other cogent reasons I could use. Thanks.

since,you deferring to fall,for financial reasons..what happened?

...................Hello guys,

I am a medical doctor married with two kids. I graduated about three years ago and currently a practitioner. I intend to further my studies in the United states via a masters program in public health. The facts are:

1. I presently have a valid b2b1 visa to the states, have visited thrice.
2. My 'real' intention is eventual migration with my family after completing my education.
3. I have secured a visiting visa for my family.

The questions bothering me are thus:
1. Should I go to US and do the processing of my admission or stay back here in Nigeria and do it? Which is felicitous for my intentions?
2. Can I write uslme, then change my 'visit' status to an f1 visa? Is this possible or legal?
3. After the first year of masters programme, can I take like 2 years leave of absence to work and gather money for the second year tuition fee ?
Please, I am totally verdant to the whole 'student visa' process, so please pardon my somewhat ridiculous questions, if they seem that way to you...................

imperiouxx, bigfrancis1, ebdib, msnas, zeezahbee, slimmy, walspring and every other guru here, Abeg make una help me lend mouth for this matter. This is for a brother of mine. What is the best advice you have for him?

Hi room.
Just a little clarification. What length of stay do I reply to the V.O when asked cos on my I-20 it's stated as 33 months but the program is 30 months.
Will appreciate ur advice pls.

33months

DrCaleb:
Hi room.
Just a little clarification. What length of stay do I reply to the V.O when asked cos on my I-20 it's stated as 33 months but the program is 30 months.
Will appreciate ur advice pls.

OBAMA and free internet in the states, who knows about this should please explain

Mr president: There are 12 million illegal immigrants in the United States, you mentioned it was impossible to deport them all, but if you give them amnesty, 24 million illegal immigrants will cross the border. Actually just from 2010 to 2014 illegal immigrants population has expanded to 20 million. There are 2000 miles of the US-Mexican border, would you tell me how to block it? As long as the United States have this 2000 miles border, illegal immigration problem will never be solved. You know they do not have a work permit, but they still work; you know they do not have a driver's license, but they still drive. A social problem has no way to be completely solved , as long as not too bad on it, as there are always some prisoners in jail, highways has car accident every moment, a fire occurs in a certain place every day, this is a social norm.
Why various social welfare funding received by black people households each year are on the decline? Or consumer prices on the rise, but the benefits they receive have not increased? The most important reason is that the influx of illegal immigrants. Each illegal immigrant families are breeding in large numbers, birth five or six children, which have severely squeezed the funding African Americans should receive, and robbed of their social resources, compress their living space, the various contradictions exist between the black communities and the Latino communities, are enough to prove that resentment of African American to the illegal immigrants. African Americans do not support amnesty or so-called immigration reform. Latino politicians often advocate the so-called bridge-building and roads-repairing, they hire illegal immigrants to repair the road, a year later it becomes potholes; they hire illegal immigrants to build the bridge, 3 years or 5 years later it must be re-reinforced, the costs of reinforcement are even more than the original construction costs, that is something called to increase GDP and create jobs opportunities from Latino politicians’ mouth, then these illegal immigrants send a large number of remittances back to Mexico every year. Latino politicians and illegal immigration have a conspiracy together to completely empty the United States. NATURAL RESOURCE IS LIMITED, HUMAN DEMAND IS UNLIMITED. Illegal immigrants and African Americans have conflicting interests in almost all levels. The influx of a large number of illegal immigrants, in fact, the hardest impact is to African-American.
In some of latino communities, if the latino population is over 50%, have they ever voted a black people as their representatives? NO; in some of latino small business corps have you ever seen them hire a black people? NO.
2008 a lot of whites voted you, latino will not vote you if they have a latino candidate, today they vote you just because they don't have a latino candidate. One white one black, many whites may vote black; one latino one black, 100% latino vote latino. These days in their communities they call you as XXXXX, you just don't know it. No any latin country will vote a black people as their president.

DrCaleb:
Hi room.
Just a little clarification. What length of stay do I reply to the V.O when asked cos on my I-20 it's stated as 33 months but the program is 30 months.
Will appreciate ur advice pls.

Promptly,state what's written on your i20.

Hello,did any visa applicant received this message from US embassy? Dear Applicant,note that effective from December 2014, applicant thay do not have the CORRECT DS -160 number on their application form will be sent back at the embassy.Such applicants will have to reschedule their appointment at their own expense.Applicant are thereby advised to verify that their DS- 160 form are ACCURATELY filled out BEFORE submitting and scheduling an appointment.Applicants that already schedule their appointment with the wrong DS- 160 number are advised to cancel their existing appointment,fill out a new DS -160 form and rescheduling using the correct DS-160 number Thanks. People what does this mean? because I am confused .

sandfield:
Hello,did any visa applicant received this message from US embassy? Dear Applicant,note that effective from December 2014, applicant thay do not have the CORRECT DS -160 number on their application form will be sent back at the embassy.Such applicants will have to reschedule their appointment at their own expense.Applicant are thereby advised to verify that their DS- 160 form are ACCURATELY filled out BEFORE submitting and scheduling an appointment.Applicants that already schedule their appointment with the wrong DS- 160 number are advised to cancel their existing appointment,fill out a new DS -160 form and rescheduling using the correct DS-160 number Thanks. People what does this mean? because I am confused .

There is no cause for alarm. It's a general notification sent to applicants, so, relax your nerves . Did you filll a new ds160 form ?

weomet:
Hi guys, I have a small matter - I got admitted for a program in the spring but I want to defer till fall semester mainly due to financial reasons. I'm aware that some of us on this thread has deferred admission before, kindly advise me on other cogent reasons I could use. Thanks.

no cause for alarm bro,just tell the institution you can't meet up for Spring,and u want to defer.simple

innovativeame:

There is no cause for alarm. It's a general notification sent to applicants, so, relax your nerves . Did you filll a new ds160 form ?

NO,I did not.

innovativeame:

There is no cause for alarm. It's a general notification sent to applicants, so, relax your nerves . Did you filll a new ds160 form ?

I received it too. No cause for alarm.

sandfield:
NO,I did not.

Check ur spam

Re: My Thoughts On Paper

Graviton2, in all thy getting, get understanding. We will talk tomorrow. Love you, bro. Yes, whatever your choice, love you!

godG:
Re: My Thoughts On Paper

Graviton2, in all thy getting, get understanding. We will talk tomorrow. Love you, bro. Yes, whatever your choice, love you!

You are a mentor to me, I always value your words and advice, sir! I look forward to our talk tomorrow.

Visa approved 19th November 2014 at the Lagos Embassy by a cute, a little chubby guy in Window 6.
Here's my transcript
Vo: good morning
Me: hi good morning
Vo: So you are going to get a masters degree in communications at the Missouri State University
Me: yes
Vo: so what do you do
Me: i am a brand communications and PR analyst at xyz
Vo: can i see your business card? (I was lost for a while coz i did not bring any of my cards for the interview) and im like business card? He's like yh, u know PR pple usually have cards they give out.
Me: no i dont have my business card here but i can show u a letter from my organisation coz i will b proceeding on a study leave for this degree and i do have my office ID card but its outside in my bag. (I bring out the study leave letter and tossed in the passage)
Vo: types 4 a while and doesnt touch the letter then says "so have u applied for a US Visa before?
Me: the only US Visa i have had was in xyz year and i went on a vacation with my family for just a month.
Vo: can i see your university undergrad certificate
me: put it on top of the letter
Vo: looks at both document and returns back
Vo: so how many schools did you apply to, name them
Me: 4schs in the US - ACU, gvsu, msu, rsunj. I said the full names of the school
Vo: what do all dis schs have in common i mean they are all different
Me: well most schools always associate communications with journalism or mass and social media but these four schools are able to offer me what exactly i want to major in which is org. Communications.
Vo: who is your sponsor
Me my mom
Vo : what does she do
Me: shes an accountant and a tax consultant for Lagos and Osun state government.
Vo: are you married
me: no but i am in a serious relationship
Vo : what do you mean serious, are you engaged?
Me: No but i just really want it to work out
Vo: whats his name in case he comes by
Me: at this point i laughed in my mind, told him a fake name, as he typed it down i asked if i could spell it for him and he said no (lmao)
Vo: ur visa has been approved pick up at this address I'm circling right now in one week. He gives me back my i20 and I'm like is this all u r giving me? He says yh im keeping ur passport and then it occurred to me that what im i saying sef.
i cleared my stuff and left happily
i thank God, this is the easiest interview of my life! Only 2 docs requested, VO was nice and i wasn't nervous 1bit.
thanks to my boo. Though the tough preparation he gave me , i had it far easier.
Thanks to every1 on this thread. God bless

relagze:
Hello House,

Pls., I am in need of help/advice here. I had a US student visa interview scheduled for Nov. 18, 2014 but was resheduled due to system issues at the embassy to Dec. 5, 2014. My school resumes by Dec. 4, 2014 as stated on my form I-20. Should I take the the 'emergency appointemnt route'?

The web page states that :

Students or exchange visitors

Purpose of travel is to begin or resume a valid program of study in the United States within 60 days when no regular visa appointments are available. This option is limited only to students and exchange students who are within 60 days of their start date. It is also limited only to applicants who have not been refused a visa within the last six months at either the U.S. Embassy in Abuja or the U.S. Consulate General in Lagos.

Essential documentation:
1.Original Form I-20 or DS-2019 indicating start date of program within 60 days.
2.Evidence that you have paid the SEVIS fee (when applicable).


Pls. advice will be much appreciated.
Thanks

If you qualify, why not. Send them an email stating the need for the emergency appointment. Quote your passport number and attach the i20 and SEVIS receipt. Give them all the details (although it's already stated on your application forms).. They'll reply within 48 houses. Don't send the email twice, it delays their response

Congratulations cutey. U worth it.

damdis:
Visa approved 19th November 2014 at the Lagos Embassy by a cute, a little chubby guy in Window 6.
Here's my transcript
Vo: good morning
Me: hi good morning
Vo: So you are going to get a masters degree in communications at the Missouri State University
Me: yes
Vo: so what do you do
Me: i am a brand communications and PR analyst at xyz
Vo: can i see your business card? (I was lost for a while coz i did not bring any of my cards for the interview) and im like business card? He's like yh, u know PR pple usually have cards they give out.
Me: no i dont have my business card here but i can show u a letter from my organisation coz i will b proceeding on a study leave for this degree and i do have my office ID card but its outside in my bag. (I bring out the study leave letter and tossed in the passage)
Vo: types 4 a while and doesnt touch the letter then says "so have u applied for a US Visa before?
Me: the only US Visa i have had was in xyz year and i went on a vacation with my family for just a month.
Vo: can i see your university undergrad certificate
me: put it on top of the letter
Vo: looks at both document and returns back
Vo: so how many schools did you apply to, name them
Me: 4schs in the US - ACU, gvsu, msu, rsunj. I said the full names of the school
Vo: what do all dis schs have in common i mean they are all different
Me: well most schools always associate communications with journalism or mass and social media but these four schools are able to offer me what exactly i want to major in which is org. Communications.
Vo: who is your sponsor
Me my mom
Vo : what does she do
Me: shes an accountant and a tax consultant for Lagos and Osun state government.
Vo: are you married
me: no but i am in a serious relationship
Vo : what do you mean serious, are you engaged?
Me: No but i just really want it to work out
Vo: whats his name in case he comes by
Me: at this point i laughed in my mind, told him a fake name, as he typed it down i asked if i could spell it for him and he said no (lmao)
Vo: ur visa has been approved pick up at this address I'm circling right now in one week. He gives me back my i20 and I'm like is this all u r giving me? He says yh im keeping ur passport and then it occurred to me that what im i saying sef.
i cleared my stuff and left happily
i thank God, this is the easiest interview of my life! Only 2 docs requested, VO was nice and i wasn't nervous 1bit.
thanks to my boo. Though the tough preparation he gave me , i had it far easier.
Thanks to every1 on this thread. God bless

nedum360:


Check ur spam

how do you mean? I said I diden't fill any new DS-160 form.I only fill once.I don't know what u mean by check your spam

Congratulations.

damdis:
Visa approved 19th November 2014 at the Lagos Embassy by a cute, a little chubby guy in Window 6.
Here's my transcript
Vo: good morning
Me: hi good morning
Vo: So you are going to get a masters degree in communications at the Missouri State University
Me: yes
Vo: so what do you do
Me: i am a brand communications and PR analyst at xyz
Vo: can i see your business card? (I was lost for a while coz i did not bring any of my cards for the interview) and im like business card? He's like yh, u know PR pple usually have cards they give out.
Me: no i dont have my business card here but i can show u a letter from my organisation coz i will b proceeding on a study leave for this degree and i do have my office ID card but its outside in my bag. (I bring out the study leave letter and tossed in the passage)
Vo: types 4 a while and doesnt touch the letter then says "so have u applied for a US Visa before?
Me: the only US Visa i have had was in xyz year and i went on a vacation with my family for just a month.
Vo: can i see your university undergrad certificate
me: put it on top of the letter
Vo: looks at both document and returns back
Vo: so how many schools did you apply to, name them
Me: 4schs in the US - ACU, gvsu, msu, rsunj. I said the full names of the school
Vo: what do all dis schs have in common i mean they are all different
Me: well most schools always associate communications with journalism or mass and social media but these four schools are able to offer me what exactly i want to major in which is org. Communications.
Vo: who is your sponsor
Me my mom
Vo : what does she do
Me: shes an accountant and a tax consultant for Lagos and Osun state government.
Vo: are you married
me: no but i am in a serious relationship
Vo : what do you mean serious, are you engaged?
Me: No but i just really want it to work out
Vo: whats his name in case he comes by
Me: at this point i laughed in my mind, told him a fake name, as he typed it down i asked if i could spell it for him and he said no (lmao)
Vo: ur visa has been approved pick up at this address I'm circling right now in one week. He gives me back my i20 and I'm like is this all u r giving me? He says yh im keeping ur passport and then it occurred to me that what im i saying sef.
i cleared my stuff and left happily
i thank God, this is the easiest interview of my life! Only 2 docs requested, VO was nice and i wasn't nervous 1bit.
thanks to my boo. Though the tough preparation he gave me , i had it far easier.
Thanks to every1 on this thread. God bless

Pls VOs in the house, if one tells the VO that she has a course of study in Nigeria that will end 1 or 2 weeks after the day the VO will interview the person, while the course of study start date in US is still 2 months ahead. will it cause a total denial?

innovativeame:

There is no cause for alarm. It's a general notification sent to applicants, so, relax your nerves . Did you filll a new ds160 form ?

I filled a new ds160 form, I hope I still have the opportunity to use my newly filled ds160 because the deadline is DEC 1 but my interview comes up before DEC 1 2014 . Pls gurus advise me......

Visa approved shaperly @ Lagos Embassy Now. Details coming shortly. Keep your fingers crossed, he ggo long well well o

House, I need your advice on concerning the plight of a friend who already secured admission with Troy and wants me to help her pay SEVIS fee from here. She said an agent helped her secure the admission using Oluwole statement in her dad's name. I discouraged her from patronizing an agent and to desist from taking an Oluwole statement to the embassy. Her uncle is sponsoring her as her dad is based in the UK.

Does she contact Troy to intimate them of a change in sponsor so they can issue a new i20?

Can she just use the i20 since the space with sponsor's name is blank and she has to fill in the sponsor herself. In other words, she can just fill in her uncle's name in the space provided for sponsor's name and proceed?

Thanks!

phemix:
Visa approved shaperly @ Lagos Embassy Now. Details coming shortly. Keep your fingers crossed, he ggo long well well o

Congrats ooo.

Good day guys I wish every visa applicant here a successful interview day. Ana ma atakwa chingom

Hey guys, Have been reading this trend and its very helpful. I currently got admitted into minnesota state university mankato for my undergraduate degree in family consumer science option in Dietetics. I am concerned bcuz I didn't take any toefl test,it wasn't required. I hope the VO wont deny me the visa,am scared. Any help pls.

gbemzy1:
Hey guys, Have been reading this trend and its very helpful. I currently got admitted into minnesota state university mankato for my undergraduate degree in family consumer science option in Dietetics. I am concerned bcuz I didn't take any toefl test,it wasn't required. I hope the VO wont deny me the visa,am scared. Any help pls.

Did you take SAT?

phemix:
Visa approved shaperly @ Lagos Embassy Now. Details coming shortly. Keep your fingers crossed, he ggo long well well o

I told you bro..Go get your visa,that you bother too much.

Welcome to the American dream!!!!!!!!!!!