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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by mudi1012: 5:53pm On Aug 08, 2017
I thank God i had a wonderful flight with Turkish airlines to the US...My POE experience was easy and not easy ..The officer just wanted to tackle me for no reason but he told me straight that he is the one allowing me in and not the school as we talked ...The guy made me angry but i kept my cool .

ME :Good morning (gave him my passport and I-20)
Officer :so why are you here ?
me :i am here to study
officer :what will you be studying?
ME : Sociology
Officer :have you paid for you studies
Me :Not yet i will do that once i get to the school
Officer :Why haven't you paid ? aren't you suppose to pay before you come
Me :i have spoken to my admission specialist ,I will do that once i get to school sir ,i have enough funds to pay for my tuition that was why the school gave me admission...they already contacted the bank in Nigeria
Officer :Are you sure ? do you have enough fund ? how much do you have on you ?
Me :I have $4000 on me at the moment sir....(baba eyes open )
Officer :started talking in spanish to another lady who is also an officer...then he told her with all the scams that going on ...(i just dey boil for inside ..i change face for ham ) after that he just took finger print and stamped me in ...

Currently in Houston chilling with my best friend ...Good luck to those coming to US ,Mehn God bless America .


NB: Please if you are coming to the USA and you intend to buy a flight ticket to the state you'll be schooling at the airport ,make sure you book the flight from naija ,i suffer tire oo i thought i would get a flight from JFk to Houston not knowing i will enter one chance .All the airlines are fully booked and the rest is history ...Buy your connecting flight ticket before you leave oooo if not you go waka tire ..JFK is so big ooo ...I spent the Night at Laguadia airport which was very cold ...Don't make that mistake ooo

-There's nothing to be scared off ...just tell them why you're here ...Don't carry indomie and declare what ever food stuff you have ,to avoid secondary screening because they know we Nigerians always carry food stuff when you say NO ..automatically you will be placed for secondary screening

Currently in Houston chilling with my best friend ...Good luck to those coming to US ,Mehn God bless America grin grin.

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by wifey1: 5:55pm On Aug 08, 2017
Emmyirab:

Lagos
really! Being trying to book an appointment but it keeps showing me September, can't see the August dates, am I doing something wrong?

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by cosade(m): 5:58pm On Aug 08, 2017
klexycole:
Hi everyone,

Please, guys that are in the US, I need your help. I need to purchase an item on Amazon. I need someone to help me make payment for the item. Kindly send me a mail if you can help and I will reply immediately.

Here's my email... Klexycole90 (at) gmail (dot) com

Thank you.

You can pay with your local debit (MasterCard or Visa) card.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by cosade(m): 6:09pm On Aug 08, 2017
pandamonium:
Greeting great house and congrats to those who are about leaving for the US.

Please I have a few things I need the experts to clarify for me.

I have gained admission for Spring 2018 in a University and their Cost of attendance is about $18k. However, that is not my 1st Choice school. If after securing my visa and traveling to the US, and I get admission into my more preferred university for Fall 2018 which offer GA and tuition waiver, can I do a transfer? And if yes, do I have to return immediately to Nigeria or I can chill in the states till I can resume in my preferred institution?

Please what are the chances that I wouldn't be out of status?

Walspring, Lagosismyhome, imperioux, justwise, lagosniv, iekene

AfonjaBoston:


As a guru it is best to return to Nigeria and start the rat race again cheesy

He doesn't need to return to Nigeria. With a new I-20 issued by the new school you can apply to the Department of Homelands Security (I hope I got the name right) for update of your I-20.

I remember my son once changed college without returning to Nigeria.

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by cosade(m): 6:14pm On Aug 08, 2017
AfonjaBoston:


Nigerians and "I must have car" mentality

They just wan begin enter street sharpaly.

No be so . cool head down. Plan yourself and hop into those smelly public buses. Enjoy the pain of real hustle save and have enough liquid cash I repeat liquid cash growing moustache in the bank while reading like say tomorrow no dey

You can start thinking of car or motor after at least a semester grin

Having a car in US is a necessity not luxury except you're in place like New York, Maryland, DC with good public transportation system.

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by vivyval(f): 6:42pm On Aug 08, 2017
TWoods:


grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin grin cheesy cheesy cheesy cheesy

My dinner nearly went the wrong way after reading that. CMU ranked the #10 business school in the states? Just off the top of my head - UPenn, NYU, Cornell, MIT, Harvard, Stanford, UCLA, Northwestern, U Chicago, Yale, Columbia... the VO will just laugh you out to a blue paper. Obviously your "god" didn't tell you to read and prepare.
Twood, I have been following your obscure comments about God in all of your posts here; what really did God do to you? It's quiet nauseating ! Please, keep your obvious hatred for God to yourself and do what this thread is for!

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Emmyirab(m): 6:51pm On Aug 08, 2017
wifey1:
really! Being trying to book an appointment but it keeps showing me September, can't see the August dates, am I doing something wrong?
uhnn... I don't know about that. Are you sure you selected f1??..

Gurus pls help
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by beejhay69: 6:53pm On Aug 08, 2017
shocked
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by cosade(m): 6:58pm On Aug 08, 2017
vivyval:

Twood, I have been following your obscure comments about God in all of your posts here; what really did God do to you? It's quiet nauseating ! Please, keep your obvious hatred for God to yourself and do what this thread is for!

God is not same as "god".

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by AfonjaBoston: 7:05pm On Aug 08, 2017
cosade:


Having a car in US is a necessity not luxury except you're in place like New York, Maryland, DC with good public transportation system.

Prof ITK who mentioned luxury?

I have lived in this country way long enough to let you know EVERY CAPITAL. and major city in the USA has a transportation system they may vary in terms of scheduling, sophistication and how fast between routes

He is a student an international at that. He doesn't need no damn car.

Most of them that hustle to get car like that put themselves in unnecessary debt. Get a bicycle or use buses. Am believing his school cannot be more than 6miles away from his home and there are buses in the school also

With good timing and management he will not have problem moving around the first semester.

There will be students graduating that he can buy cheaper cars from after settling down and saving some dough

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by dammysmalz: 7:07pm On Aug 08, 2017
Anybody at Arkansas Little Rock please...Help a fellow brother....Just a night to pass
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by AfonjaBoston: 7:36pm On Aug 08, 2017
dammysmalz:
Anybody at Arkansas Little Rock please...Help a fellow brother....Just a night to pass

In Little Rock, Arkansas?
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Emmyirab(m): 7:44pm On Aug 08, 2017
AfonjaBoston:


Prof ITK who mentioned luxury?

I have lived in this country way long enough to let you know EVERY CITY in the USA has a transportation system they may vary in terms of scheduling, sophistication and how fast between routes

He is a student an international at that. He doesn't need no damn car.

Most of them that hustle to get car like that put themselves in unnecessary debt. Get a bicycle or use buses. Am believing his school cannot be more than 6miles away from his home and there are buses in the school also

With good timing and management he will not have problem moving around the first semester.

There will be students graduating that he can buy cheaper cars from after settling down and saving some dough



Can't you just make a correction or say something, without sounding rude or insulting?

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by AfonjaBoston: 7:48pm On Aug 08, 2017
Emmyirab:


Can't you just make a correction or say something, without sounding rude or insulting?


Bros/sister/defender of the universe,


Am lost. Please tell me what the insult was?

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Topiipii(m): 7:49pm On Aug 08, 2017
cosade:




He doesn't need to return to Nigeria. With a new I-20 issued by the new school you can apply to the Department of Homelands Security (I hope I got the name right) for update of your I-20.

I remember my son once changed college without returning to Nigeria.
shocked shocked shocked shocked

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by AfonjaBoston: 7:54pm On Aug 08, 2017
cosade:




He doesn't need to return to Nigeria. With a new I-20 issued by the new school you can apply to the Department of Homelands Security (I hope I got the name right) for update of your I-20.

I remember my son once changed college without returning to Nigeria.

You whey hair never dey your prickkkkkk wan chook woman belle grin cheesy

Lol
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by AfonjaBoston: 8:02pm On Aug 08, 2017
vivyval:

Twood, I have been following your obscure comments about God in all of your posts here; what really did God do to you? It's quiet nauseating ! Please, keep your obvious hatred for God to yourself and do what this thread is for!

Leave am na people like am they end up like Nebuchadnezzar

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Drocks: 8:04pm On Aug 08, 2017
My friend booked is appointment this evening. 22nd august is the only available date for this month. His school resumes 31st august. [quote author=Emmyirab post=59257695]Helo. I was delayed yesterday.
I have been trying to book another appointment, but its not working.
it's showing this. and non of them are clickable.

pls pls pls help. i need to book asap. [/quote
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by cosade(m): 8:06pm On Aug 08, 2017
AfonjaBoston:


You whey hair never dey your prickkkkkk wan chook woman belle grin cheesy

Lol

Even if I was 15 when I registered on NL in 2006, by now I should be 26.

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Drocks: 8:08pm On Aug 08, 2017
Emmyirab:
Helo. I was delayed yesterday.
I have been trying to book another appointment, but its not working.
it's showing this. and non of them are clickable.

pls pls pls help. i need to book asap.
My friend booked is appointment this evening. 22nd august is the only available date for this month. His school resumes 31st august.
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Chibaby98(f): 8:09pm On Aug 08, 2017
Good day peeps in the house please i would like to know the best courier service to purchase in the US as a student ....... that is to say what network is cheaper to use in the US as a student.



Thanks.
Chinwe
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by AfonjaBoston: 8:13pm On Aug 08, 2017
cosade:


Even if I was 15 when I registered on NL in 2006, by now I should be 26.

Lol you and this profile whey u dey flash

Whey that my man for NYC make he come give you two bottles of "33" and put some tharty billion in your acant grin grin
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by AfonjaBoston: 8:20pm On Aug 08, 2017
Chibaby98:
Good day peeps in the house please i would like to know the best courier service to purchase in the US as a student ....... that is to say what network is cheaper to use in the US as a student.



Thanks.
Chinwe


If you want to purchase one talk to a stock broker.

If you need the services of one.

(1) Turn your naija 3 sim phone on

(2) access an unsecured wifi from a restaurant, library, major telecommunications stores

(3) Type your query in your browser

Then decide lol
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by Fenix: 8:22pm On Aug 08, 2017
To anyone going for their interview tomorrow, all the best. I am yet to go for my interview so the following is also a checklist for me as much as I would love to encourage others out there going for their interviews.

items to take with you:
- A clear, transparent folder to put all your documents in
- Your passport
- Your i-20
- Your DS160 confirmation page
- Your appointment confirmation page
- GTbank receipt for visa fees
- SEVIS payment receipt
- Bank statement/ Any letter showing proof of funds, including scholarship award letters
- 2 passport photographs

What to wear
This is my opinion and based on my personal taste, but I think business casual will be more appropriate than anything else. Of course wear what makes you feel comfortable, but business casual personally helps me to feel confident and more sure of myself.

Questions to look out for
I have had a look at transcripts and noticed that these questions are quite common (or variations of them), so take your time to think through them:

1) What course are you going for and why did you pick the course you chose to study?
2) Why did you pick the school you chose to attend?
3) What are your plans after graduation? Although from what I have seen, this question appears to be VERY rare. Prepare for it nonetheless, particularly for Masters students.

If I have missed out anything, the gurus can help fill it out.

The V.O is not necessarily your enemy
I may be wrong but I do not think the default mode of the V.O is "Reject, reject, reject until an outstanding candidate comes in". I think that they would not mind giving the visa IF we can prove our genuine intent to study. It is an interview, yes, but it is also a conversation. Let us try and relax with them.

Finally...

- Rest well tonight
- Pray for God's favor if you are religious
- Rest well tonight smiley

ALL THE BEST TO EVERYONE!!!

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by femi312: 8:43pm On Aug 08, 2017
Chibaby98:
Good day peeps in the house please i would like to know the best courier service to purchase in the US as a student ....... that is to say what network is cheaper to use in the US as a student.



Thanks.
Chinwe
Purchase courier service? I am not underestimating you but I dont think you can afford FEdex nor DHL. .....Anyway if you meant mobile network carrier , Lycamobile is your best bet if they have network in your area.

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by LagosismyHome(f): 9:09pm On Aug 08, 2017
pandamonium:
Greeting great house and congrats to those who are about leaving for the US.

Please I have a few things I need the experts to clarify for me.

I have gained admission for Spring 2018 in a University and their Cost of attendance is about $18k. However, that is not my 1st Choice school. If after securing my visa and traveling to the US, and I get admission into my more preferred university for Fall 2018 which offer GA and tuition waiver, can I do a transfer? And if yes, do I have to return immediately to Nigeria or I can chill in the states till I can resume in my preferred institution?

Please what are the chances that I wouldn't be out of status?

Walspring, Lagosismyhome, imperioux, justwise, lagosniv, iekene

Yes you can transfer and if it the next semester then you dont need to re appear or apply for a new visa you just need an updated i20. Although what.i am sure about is if you are attending the same school

If its change of school and change of semester then i am not sure

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Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by OGreene: 9:12pm On Aug 08, 2017
AbujaNIV, the yellow paper states the review will take 2 weeks. Yet someone has been waiting for more than 2 weeks. And the response he got was that the visa officer hasnt looked at it.

Resumption is very close. I am surprised he hasnt gotten any feedback/update. His interview was July 21st. Does Abuja take this long? Na wa ooo
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by mfarad(m): 9:31pm On Aug 08, 2017
LagosismyHome:


Also you have an engineering background, you can still continue in that line if you want .......Just make sure which ever line / field you decide , Apply to better schools . Think about life after the 2 years ...

@ sayilousnwa Have you considered industrial engineering? It's a very versatile field. It has business/ management components... All the best!
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by EzekielMab(m): 9:32pm On Aug 08, 2017
Must you pay any fees in Nigeria before leaving the country ?
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by EzekielMab(m): 9:35pm On Aug 08, 2017
mudi1012:
I thank God i had a wonderful flight with Turkish airlines to the US...My POE experience was easy and not easy ..The officer just wanted to tackle me for no reason but he told me straight that he is the one allowing me in and not the school as we talked ...The guy made me angry but i kept my cool .

ME :Good morning (gave him my passport and I-20)
Officer :so why are you here ?
me :i am here to study
officer :what will you be studying?
ME : Sociology
Officer :have you paid for you studies
Me :Not yet i will do that once i get to the school
Officer :Why haven't you paid ? aren't you suppose to pay before you come
Me :i have spoken to my admission specialist ,I will do that once i get to school sir ,i have enough funds to pay for my tuition that was why the school gave me admission...they already contacted the bank in Nigeria
Officer :Are you sure ? do you have enough fund ? how much do you have on you ?
Me :I have $4000 on me at the moment sir....(baba eyes open )
Officer :started talking in spanish to another lady who is also an officer...then he told her with all the scams that going on ...(i just dey boil for inside ..i change face for ham ) after that he just took finger print and stamped me in ...

Currently in Houston chilling with my best friend ...Good luck to those coming to US ,Mehn God bless America .


NB: Please if you are coming to the USA and you intend to buy a flight ticket to the state you'll be schooling at the airport ,make sure you book the flight from naija ,i suffer tire oo i thought i would get a flight from JFk to Houston not knowing i will enter one chance .All the airlines are fully booked and the rest is history ...Buy your connecting flight ticket before you leave oooo if not you go waka tire ..JFK is so big ooo ...I spent the Night at Laguadia airport which was very cold ...Don't make that mistake ooo

-There's nothing to be scared off ...just tell them why you're here ...Don't carry indomie and declare what ever food stuff you have ,to avoid secondary screening because they know we Nigerians always carry food stuff when you say NO ..automatically you will be placed for secondary screening

Currently in Houston chilling with my best friend ...Good luck to those coming to US ,Mehn God bless America grin grin.





Boss , did you pay any fees before leaving Nigeria ??
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by klexycole(m): 10:41pm On Aug 08, 2017
cosade:


You can pay with your local debit (MasterCard or Visa) card.

Yes I know. I need more than one. Many thanks!
Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part 12 by fisayoprisca: 10:47pm On Aug 08, 2017
wifey1:
really! Being trying to book an appointment but it keeps showing me September, can't see the August dates, am I doing something wrong?

I don't think you are doing anything wrong, just that the dates are not near the closest date I found was l7tg August . So I .will defer

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