Good day guys, I can see a lot of success stories coming in this year. Please what documents do I need at Poe, do I need a bank statement and also, what questions are asked. Is it a whole new interview like at d embassy cos I'm landing at jfk and I've only been entering d us with visiting visa so how is jfk Poe for f1 visa candidates

mbeenox:
Who's in University of texas at Arlington or who is going there?
Like to have a buddy from here

Hi bro,pls I'm sending in my application for spring16 to UTA. Pls can I have your mail so I can contact you.Thanks

sammynwaGod:


to be in the military u must be a citizen .

No, you don't have to.

buzibiza:
sorry for time wasting, was busy at work. Visa approved today 7:30. I arrived 6:40am and waited for them to call us in. Got tired standing and decided to sit somewhere far, then they called us in . I lost my position as I was now about the 40th person on the line.

Did the usual checks and then the biometrics and was ushered to the hot seat . I think the Vos at 8 and 9 were a little more lenient, 5 and 6 were strict but I still got 5. The interview was thus:

Vo: Good morning

Me: Good morning m'aam (didn't remember the "how are you doing I was supposed to ask"

Vo: Checked my i20 and typed for about 30 secs... What masters are you going for?

Me: For my masters in Public health ( wanted to say d name of the school, on a second thought, I asked myself " who send u?"

VO: What will Public Health do for you?

Me: Public health is in line with my previous degree in medicine and surgery and my current job in Bleep NGO. Public health professionals are needed in Nigeria because off the sociopolitical and environmental health issues here. We would be in charge of the future of the Nigerian health sector.

Vo: Who is sponsoring u?

Me: My Dad

Vo: What does he do?

Me: He owns a company, and he's contracted to some state govt( I named them).

Vo: Your visa has been approved bla bla bla

Personal tips:

I had about 36 formulated questions which I gathered and was rehearsing d questions for about 3 days of which all came out though not in the same sequence lol.

Pray. I had to though am not a prayer warrior. I always spoke these words Bishop Abioye says "cover my mistake and color my destiny"

Be confident! Mind u as a student u have a higher chance from my experience. They rarely approved b1/b2 except clergy or old chiefs or so...

Big thanks to all them gurus out here. Though I wrote a few times, it cant be compared to wat I learnt... @bigfrancis, stewee, zee, mystique, slimmy, darklight, Amanze, walspring, deetus, ojap, bbdd, dbluv, prof, infact, we too plenty here. I hope I get to know a few in person. My PM de act up abi na me wey no sabi d thin lol @bbdd

Congratulations bruh!
God is awesome!

buzibiza:
Pls people, who has used Turkish airline before? My final stop is fort Lauderdale Florida. The amount am seeing is almost 400k. There are also somewhat unknown airlines eg "royal air maroc" Moroccan, going for less than 200k. What's ur best advice pls. @stewee, u b boss for fl. Pls other gurus, whc other airline to fl is not so costly?

I flew Qatar.
Instead of flying to a Fort Laud why not stop at Miami international Airport ... It might be cheaper!
But you also have to consider how to find your way to Fort Laud. Miami to fort laud is like from CMS to Ojuelegba.

matthew1234:
What I did was got a flight to JFK and connect using the greyhound. You can book from naija with ur normal ATM card. Although,its very economical but very stressful. u can check greyhound. com. I showed them the ticket at the POE and I was allowed in from ABU DHABI (Etihad).
The greyhound bus can take u to anywhere in the state

Greyhound from New York to Miami?
That's one road trip you don't wana embark on. You go tire!
For a new guy in town it's gonna be overwhelming.

Stewee:


Greyhound from New York to Miami?
That's one road trip you don't wana embark on. You go tire!
For a new guy in town it's gonna be overwhelming.

Me sef shock ooo.
That's basically touring every state on the east coast. Lol.

Impractical to say the least.

[quote author=Mystiqme post=35637354]

Overall undergrad CGPA cut-off: 2.5

GPA for the last 60 credits, that is, your final 3-4 semesters in school: 3.0.

Takes account for the possibility that you might have started slowly, but showed improvements in your latter years of schooling.



[u/quote] you are full of knowledge,you should consider a lecturing job. I fully understand now. Thanks

godG:
Beautiful People,

How is it like having 6hrs stopover in Frankfurt? Is Lufthansa a good deal?

Slimmy05 where art thou?

if it's cheap go for it, 6hrs layover is not a bad deal bro, gives you opportunity to look around the airport at least and enjoy wifi. What's the price?

Stewee:


Greyhound from New York to Miami?
That's one road trip you don't wana embark on. You go tire!
For a new guy in town it's gonna be overwhelming.

which kind forming be this? No be person dey enter bus go jigawa? Abeg we be Naija jor, take your bus and enjoy the site seeing

slimmy05:
which kind forming be this? No be person dey enter bus go jigawa? Abeg we be Naija jor, take your bus and enjoy the site seeing

Hahahaha.
Na the guy go tire.
New York to Miami by bus.
The stops would be uncountable sef.
Looool

Pls, I want to ask. I learnt on this forum that after Masters programme, one will do OPT which will keep one in the US for at least another 2 years, but after the OPT, what happens ? Will they expect someone to return back to Nigeria ? Or can someone still remain legally in the Usa ?
Secondly, what's the possibility that someone can get a greencard after the masters in the US
Thanks

slimmy05:
which kind forming be this? No be person dey enter bus go jigawa? Abeg we be Naija jor, take your bus and enjoy the site seeing

abeg i get personal problem about undergraduate course wey i want make u help me attend to, na God i carry beg u biko answer me

biikeys:


No, you don't have to.

The last time I did Google search I was told you can apply after 6months I don't know how true is that

Mystiqme:


Overall undergrad CGPA cut-off: 2.5

GPA for the last 60 credits, that is, your final 3-4 semesters in school: 3.0.

Takes account for the possibility that you might have started slowly, but showed improvements in your latter years of schooling.

Am very impressed with how you respond to questions..I think you should consider taking a lecturing job, that is; if you are not one already. It's clear to me now,thanks.

alfonso36:
abeg i get personal problem about undergraduate course wey i want make u help me attend to, na God i carry beg u biko answer me

sure, shoot

slimmy05:
sure, shoot

im 26 year old and i have this friend of mine who is a police man, who has picked interest in sponsoring me to school abroad( no homo oo) just a good samaritan, hes very serious about it, i prefer the new jersey area. my major problem is will my age affect me for an undergraduate programme?? what is the cost and how do i apply?? what is sat exam like i have a friend in new jersey were i can stay, how much should i have in all of this

adewoleray:
Pls, I want to ask. I learnt on this forum that after Masters programme, one will do OPT which will keep one in the US for at least another 2 years, but after the OPT, what happens ? Will they expect someone to return back to Nigeria ? Or can someone still remain legally in the Usa ?
Secondly, what's the possibility that someone can get a greencard after the masters in the US
Thanks

Yes, If your course is designated as STEM you can have OPT (including extension) for 29 months, after which you will need sponsorship by your company. That work authorization is called H1B. Not all company is willing to sponsor H1B and you cannot sponsor yourself. Initial H1B is valid for 3 years and can be renewed for another 3 years. Hope that helps

As regards greencard after your masters you can sponsor yourself through the National Interest Waiver programme. You must have published a good number of papers in respected journals and must show that you are pioneering a novel research that has not been done before or you get a company to sponsor your greencard. You can also get a greencard by getting married to a citizen.

Chemical2:


Yes, If your course is designated as STEM you can have OPT (including extension) for 29 months, after which you will need sponsorship by your company. That work authorization is called H1B. Not all company is willing to sponsor H1B and you cannot sponsor yourself. Initial H1B is valid for 3 years and can be renewed for another 3 years. Hope that helps

As regards greencard after your masters you can sponsor yourself through the National Interest Waiver programme. You must have published a good number of papers in respected journals and must show that you are pioneering a novel research that has not been done before or you get a company to sponsor your greencard. You can also get a greencard by getting married to a citizen.

Thanks a lot, this is really helpful, but pls, is MPH under stem ?

adewoleray:
Pls, I want to ask. I learnt on this forum that after Masters programme, one will do OPT which will keep one in the US for at least another 2 years, but after the OPT, what happens ? Will they expect someone to return back to Nigeria ? Or can someone still remain legally in the Usa ?
Secondly, what's the possibility that someone can get a greencard after the masters in the US
Thanks

There is an employer route to getting a Green card, but takes a while.

Basically after studies, you look for a job and start your OPT-1 year(+extension for STEM grads). During that time your employer must start your H-1B filing and you need to be selected in the lottery(You have a better chance if you completed your MS or PhD),; or you need to look for another company to file for you. H1B is valid for 3 years after which they can extend for another 3. During that time, your employer has to start your Employer-Based(EB) Green card; or you need to look for a company willing to sponsor you.

There are other ways to remain in the US legally if things don't work as I explained, one of which is going back to school( for another MS or a PhD) and remaining on F-1 status, among other possibilities.

biikeys:


There is an employer route to getting a Green card, but takes a while.

Basically after studies, you look for a job and start your OPT-2 years(+extension for STEM grads). During that time your employer must start your H-1B filing and you need to be selected in the lottery(You have a better chance if you completed your MS or PhD),; or you need to look for another company to file for you. H1B is valid for 3 years after which they can extend for another 3. During that time, your employer has to start your Employer-Based(EB) Green card; or you need to look for a company willing to sponsor you.

There are other ways to remain in the US legally if things don't work as I explained, one of which is going back to school( for another MS or a PhD) and remaining on F-1 status, among other possibilities.

Really grateful to u. U have just given me a vital information that money can never buy.
God bless u abundantly
I plan doing Masters in Public Health, MPH.
Pls is it under STEM ?
Secondly, going back to P.hD or another masters, will the F1 visa be applied for again in Nigeria, or right there in the US

kennyrony:
I was initially denied Visa twice but I got it d 3rd attempt. Determination is d key. My 1st interview was on 1st of April which I was denied. I later re-apply and visited d embassy last month June 10 and was also denied. I wanted giving up but thanks to Slimmy05 who encourage me not to give up. After my 1st attempt I give UK a trial, I applied to about 7 universities in UK but did not get any admission. That's when I know my placenta is in USA. LOL.(in Akin3102 voice.)

Fast forward........
I woke up around 4am wer I lodge, luckly for me a church near d hotel room was having a vigil. Me self dey follow dem pray inside my room. Lol. I finaly Check out around 5am, and got to d embassy 5:17am thinking I am d 1st, oboy people don full embassy.

Here goes my transcript.
Me: Hello Good Morning
VO: Good morning, How are you?
Me: Am good.
VO: Pass me your document
ME: Ok... then I did.
VO: typing...... So How did you get to know about this course
ME: I was looking for Universities in United State that offer Masters in Geographic Information Science, so I did my research using Usnews.com, Princetowreview.com and Hotcoursesabroad.com.
VO: nodding... so what course are you going for.
ME: Masters in Geographic Information Science and Cartography
VO: typing..... do you have Bachelor degree?
ME: Yes, Bachelor of Science in Geography and Planning.
VO: nodding.... why do you want to study this course.
ME: Because I have a bright opportunity of working in places Federal Ministry of Urban and Regional Planning or Environmental protection Agency as GIS Analyst and Developer this is because Nigeria is fast growing and becoming more unplanned due to increase in population. Wit my master in GIS I will be able to contribute my quota to the effective planning and disaster prevention of Nigerian using Geospatial Techniques. I will also be able to solve the problem which Nigeria is facing in the Urban planning Sector. (For my mind, I dey think am say today na today bring another question make I scatter am).
VO: looking at me strength in d eyes. Have you been denied before?
ME: Yes
VO: why?
ME: I really don't know, I was given a form 214b, but I guess it was because I did not give enough reason why I choose the school.
VO: Ok... so, what are your reason for choosing Michigan Tech.
ME: I happy when she ask this question course I know say I don catch am.
Em.. (I pulse for 2-3 seconds) Aside from the fact that the school is highly ranked amongst best in Midwest by Princetonreview and also the safest campus in Michigan, There is a research going on by prof. Mike Hyslop on The Application of GIS and Remote sensing for Sustainable Land Management and Planning Development, this Research tallies with my area of interest and during the Skype interview we had, he was quite interested in me joining his team of research.
VO: Really? Why is he Interested in you joining the team.
ME: I boot for like 2-3Sec, He actually told me all continent are full represented in the research team except Africa. As Nigeria being an African country which is fast growing and becoming more unplanned daily.... (Na LIE ooo. Me and Prof no talk ooo)
VO: cut me... Who is sponsoring you
ME: My Dad is going to be sponsoring me
VO: What does he do.
ME: He's is the General Manager of........ Bank and he's also into Real Estate
VO: Do you have any financial Documents to show for it?
ME: Yes, I pass my Statement of Account and Affidavit of Support.
VO: she look through it and pass it back. Also pass me the I-20 and said your Visa as been approved, you can pick it up on Monday.
ME: Thank Very much.

Thanks y'all for your help. This forum is wonderful! I will be ungrateful full is I fail to apri8 dis special people , @godG (my 1st contact person on nairaland) @slimmy05, ( thanks 4 ur word of encouragement wen I was about loosing hope) @sirRiddy,(Always tell me to be optimistic) @ctemi.(a wonderful woman, she even went ahead to do some fasting and prayer on my behave. Lol. Tnks) @Zeezahbee(another wonderful lady. I never 4get u. Just decided to go on low key ni ooo. @profojah(my personal Person ur head is valid bro.) and all other Gurus in d house. Tnks.

Congrat dear, all thanks to God Almighty for the victory. God win!

My interview happened on Monday 6.30am, but I have been busy reason for the delayed transcript. This forum thread has been fantastic and does 50% of the work needed for people to get their visa. The selfless service of gurus and members cannot be ignored. Sometimes their hard or straight talks often cause commotion , but its better they tell us the reality and what is possible than people chasing shadows . bbdd (he packaged and inspired me) and slimmy are often attacked for their straight talks, but these two guys were instrumental to getting my visa. Also, the tendency of people looking for the easiest way out of everything and not doing the necessary diligent home work are the major reasons for many denials. If advice given is followed and tailored to one’s application, then I see no reason why people can’t pick up their visas easily. The job of the VO is to look for reasons to deny people( VOs are doing their jobs), but our job is to not give the VO the chance, and block every loophole possible in our applications and during interviews by preparing for all possible questions. I believe the forum has helped immensely. The visa journey is not smooth, but achievable .

VO: morning
ME: morning
VO: what school are you heading to?
ME: University of Iowa
Vo: what program are you going for there?
Me: PhD in Health Informatics.
VO: How did you get to know about the school ?
ME: I did extensive research about schools offering PhD in Health informatics using professional websites like American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) , Health Informatics Forum and other search engines and streamlined programs in clinical informatics and health data analytics. This is in line with my research (…cut ) ( my advice every course has a professional website. Instead of people saying usnews, Princeton etc , that VOs keep hearing daily and I consider cliché. Mention the American professional websites of the course you want to study)
VO: why university of Iowa
Me: I have a Master’s degree in health informatics and the school is among the top schools offering training in the field of Health informatics. It has an excellent program in health data analytics.
VO: you have a masters degree?
Me: Yes I have a master’s degree in Health informatics from the University of Leeds
Vo : Health informatics and what’s that about?
Me: Health informatics is the use of information technology to leverage the delivery of health with the aim of improving the safety, quality and efficiency of heath service delivery..(cut)\
Vo: who is sponsoring you?
Me. The school is my sponsor. I am on full funding as stated on the i20. It covers.. tuition…(cut)
Vo : Do you have any other document that shows the breakdown of your scholarship other than i20.
Me: I gladly gave her my admission letter and I started smiling
She had no choice too , but also smiled with the good new

godG:


Walspring? Well, God will perfect everything for you. He cares! He's paid his dues! Very good young man.

Amen in the name of Jesus...

Pls,Where is angel31real? He/she hasn't shared transcript of visa approved.pls,help someone with your transcript.God bless!

People are really getting a full funding and partially funding financial aids for masters in the US
Pls how are they doing it ? All I have is 2m, and I desire an mph in the US
Pls how can I do it ?

angel34real,pls share your transcript.God bless!

adewoleray:
People are really getting a full funding and partially funding financial aids for masters in the US
Pls how are they doing it ? All I have is 2m, and I desire an mph in the US
Pls how can I do it ?

They search and do vigil all day and night to get school of their choice, Also they wrote test and ace it with good score but in all they package their application

fregkay:
angel34real,pls share your transcript.God bless!

Lol... Take chill pie because she is flexing now and when she is free am sure she will post her transcript

alfonso36:
im 26 year old and i have this friend of mine who is a police man, who has picked interest in sponsoring me to school abroad( no homo oo) just a good samaritan, hes very serious about it, i prefer the new jersey area. my major problem is will my age affect me for an undergraduate programme?? what is the cost and how do i apply?? what is sat exam like i have a friend in new jersey were i can stay, how much should i have in all of this

Well more than 2 people on this thread who are 26 years got their visa, so dont be panic, all you need to do is to work on the gap between the time you left high school.. If you can get that done you are getting the visa by God's grace.

Dunno how much you will need for preparation but have more than 200k if i am not wrong.

SAT is combination of Maths, Critical Reading and Essay but the form is not in Nigeria now but registration is out

mbeenox:


Can I ask, who is ur other sponsor?

My sponsors are my husband and my uncle. Pls what will I tell the VO if I am asked why my uncle is also sponsoring me. My husband statement of account is not very rich. Pls I need a reply. Thanx

Hahahaha... Oga Slimmy05, it's not easy o. I remember taking Greyhound from Philly to Madison, WI. The whole journey was approximately 30 hours. We changed bus like 4 times. At some of their terminal, we waited for up to 2 hours. As per se the guy just dey enter states, e no go too make sense to embark on that journey by road.

slimmy05:
which kind forming be this? No be person dey enter bus go jigawa? Abeg we be Naija jor, take your bus and enjoy the site seeing