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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by dreambound(m): 11:31pm On Jun 13, 2019 |
Adedayo65:At the beginning or end? If it's at the beginning, the VO is wise enough to know that it's a strategy to start a good conversation... 1 Like |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Philtos: 11:44pm On Jun 13, 2019 |
Hi Family. I have an I-20 from AAMU with no funding,(usually they don't give scholarship to international student except Graduate assistanship, and this, you can only get after you have secured your admission by proving that you have the funds to pay for one academic year) however I am expecting an admission from another School (BSU) with better funding opportunities but the school said it may take couple of weeks or more to get a decision. 1. Should i go ahead and pay my servis fee? 2. would it be possible to use a new I-20 after you pay visa fees?and how can I do that when I eventually get the desired admission? 3. I had applied for renewal of my Visa B1/B2 last year via drop box (2nd time using drop box) but i was asked to come for an Interview but i was denied(i think its because i just graduated from MSc here in Nija and i had no job yet). Would this affect my chances of getting a student Visa? 4. How can I defend why i am doing another MS in Food Science when i had just completed MSc degree in food technology in Nigeria?would this raise any question? 5. When is the earliest appointment date in Lagos and Abuja? I need answers please. Thank you. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Munix(m): 11:46pm On Jun 13, 2019 |
Congratulations! [quote author=sharwama post=79296325]SHARWAMA'S APPROVED VISA TRANSCRIPT. Date: June 7, 2019 Venue: Lagos Consulate Time:6:30 a.m Gender of VO: Male Window: I Didn't notice, I was blown away by his cuteness and jerry curl ![]() ![]() ![]() Ok it was the second to last window, before the exit door. I: (Smiling) Good morning sir V.O: Good morning, please pass me your passport and your I-20. 1 Like |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by fairheart(m): 12:05am On Jun 14, 2019 |
If you have another school you are expecting funding from and you're willing to wait, you can pay your SEVIS fee on the AAMU i-20 now as it will be increased to $350 from June 24. So, when you get the i-20 with funding, you can transfer the SEVIS. You can also pay your visa fee, but if you'll be going to the embassy with the funded i-20, you may have to wait until you have the i-20 in hand, at least to be safe. (except you have all the details from the school you will need to schedule an appointment). As for you recent B1/B2 refusal, well, it is very hard to predict what will happen when next you appear at the embassy for the F1 visa. But something tells me that should you not meet a consular that is understanding or you are unable to articulate yourself, career objectives, etc during the interview, the consular that'll interview you may make decision based in remark left in the system from the previous VO. As for the last question, you're still going for a degree that is a twin of what you studied before. I like to advice people to make their own decision using available information and personal objective. Now, let's assume I am a consular, and I asked: Why are do you want to study this course? Why do you want to study food science when you already have an MS in food technology?. Seriously, why did you choose food science when you know you just completed an MS in food technology? I am sure you had your reasons, which I'd like you to share. It's your reason I'd like to see and assess--if it's worth it. For Lagos consulate, you will see date from July 12 to ending of the month. All the dates in August are open. Philtos: 3 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by segunbolawole: 12:10am On Jun 14, 2019 |
Food science is different from food technology fairheart: |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by fairheart(m): 12:14am On Jun 14, 2019 |
Can you tell me the difference? I used "twin" to indicate it's closely related, and not necessarily the same in certain context. Food technology is a branch of food science. In fact, some schools offer food science and food technology as a single program. segunbolawole: 2 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by victree007(m): 12:17am On Jun 14, 2019 |
sharwama:Compliments all the way. I want to be like you when I grow up. No insult intended at all. 2 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by fairheart(m): 12:18am On Jun 14, 2019 |
You have got a good role model for yourself. victree007: |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by victree007(m): 12:22am On Jun 14, 2019 |
fairheart:Thanks man. Although I think you fit the part perfectly. You've been doing a really great job here. Again, no insult intended @sister sharwama 3 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by fairheart(m): 12:26am On Jun 14, 2019 |
I am the king, she is the queen. Pick both and you'll have anything you wish for ![]() ![]() ![]() This is funny. victree007: 3 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by victree007(m): 12:46am On Jun 14, 2019 |
fairheart:Laughs. Now you've got me real good. Ensure you don't share any secret between you two to me, because I will do well to inform her. As E be say two of una don be open book. Pick one and get one free. By the way, my wish is to join the league of US visa holders ![]() 4 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by fairheart(m): 12:58am On Jun 14, 2019 |
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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Nobody: 1:57am On Jun 14, 2019 |
Stanmedix:I have tried to contact you, I don’t know if what I did was a DM. Please check. I am learning to use the features on Nairaland. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by LagosismyHome(f): 5:10am On Jun 14, 2019 |
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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Passion2009: 5:52am On Jun 14, 2019 |
segunbolawole: Hello. Good morning. Please, I need clarifications on the following. I already have my I-20 and sevis number but I do not understand what people mean when they talk about sevis fee/receipt? Apart from the I-20, passport and Bank Statement, which other document(s) do I need to take along to the interview? Thank you so much. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Passion2009: 5:53am On Jun 14, 2019 |
justwise: Hello. Good morning. Please, I need clarifications on the following. I already have my I-20 and sevis number but I do not understand what people mean when they talk about sevis fee/receipt? Apart from the I-20, passport and Bank Statement, which other document(s) do I need to take along to the interview? Thank you so much. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Passion2009: 5:54am On Jun 14, 2019 |
fairheart: Hello. Good morning. Please, I need clarifications on the following. I already have my I-20 and sevis number but I do not understand what people mean when they talk about sevis fee/receipt? Apart from the I-20, passport and Bank Statement, which other document(s) do I need to take along to the interview? Thank you so much. 1 Like |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Davidkking(m): 6:15am On Jun 14, 2019 |
Passion2009:You're supposed to pay a sevis fee with your sevis number apart from your visa fee......$200 |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Passion2009: 6:23am On Jun 14, 2019 |
Davidkking: How will I pay that please? My interview is on Monday? |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Davidkking(m): 6:27am On Jun 14, 2019 |
Passion2009:What? ![]() ![]() ![]() 1 Like |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Bjteensdes24: 6:27am On Jun 14, 2019 |
fairheart:p Thanks so much really really appreciate 1 Like |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Davidkking(m): 6:28am On Jun 14, 2019 |
Davidkking:Contact walspring or texrem to pay it for you.....it can't be paid in Nigeria.......or if you have anybody in US that can pay it |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Davidkking(m): 6:41am On Jun 14, 2019 |
Davidkking:But it takes 3 days to reflect tho.....I don't know if Saturday's and Sunday's are included |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Brown2Green(m): 6:56am On Jun 14, 2019 |
Passion2009: Kindly contact @wellspring or Texrem ASAP. You'll be turned back without your Sevis fee receipt. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Passion2009: 6:57am On Jun 14, 2019 |
Davidkking: I have a family that can help me pay it today via Western Union. I don't know if it will reflect before Monday. |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Passion2009: 6:58am On Jun 14, 2019 |
Brown2Green: Thank you. I have a family in the US that can help me pay it today via Western Union but will it reflect before Monday? Which other documents do I need to take along for the interview? |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Brown2Green(m): 7:00am On Jun 14, 2019 |
Passion2009: ITEMS to take to the Embassy Confirmation page of both DS 160 and Visa Application Sevis Fee Receipt Visa Receipt I 20 Passport ( all copies you ever had) 2 copies of passport ( exactly the one you used for your DS 160) Your admission letter Funding letters (if any) Certificate/Transcript Statement of Account ( Latest 6 Months) Test report (GRE/TOEFL) Others (Optional). Study Leave Pay Slip It should reflect. Kindly do it. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by fairheart(m): 7:34am On Jun 14, 2019 |
Ah! Monday? Better find someone who can pay today.. Passion2009: |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by clapper04: 7:45am On Jun 14, 2019 |
sharwama: congratulations ma'am 2 Likes |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by zeeLady: 8:08am On Jun 14, 2019 |
You can visit https://www.fmjfee.com/ to print out your unique payment coupon. Though your school should have given you information about SEVIS payment. If your family pays through western union, it should reflect same day. Once they pay it, you go back to https://www.fmjfee.com/ , check your status and print your receipt. Passion2009: 1 Like |
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 15 by Ibruks(m): 8:11am On Jun 14, 2019 |
Good evening guys, first of all, I want to apologize to you all, I went for my visa interview on Tuesday but I've been out of both data and electricity since then, due to the heavy rainfall in my area. I should have dropped this sooner. VO : She said something (but I couldn't hear her, my ears were blocked, I guess due to fear) Me: I just passed my documents to her VO: Where are you going to? (with one yeye tiny voice) Me: I'm going to Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska, for my Master's program in Physics. VO: Why are you going to Creighton? Me: ...because the department offers concentration on astro-particle physics which is a fusion of 3 diff areas of physics, cosmology, astronomy and particle physics. I want to be one of the starting members of this group in Nigeria (this last sentence ehn, I don't know why I said it, I was planning to say some other things that'd answer 'why the course and what will the course do for you'). I was like, I don Bleep up, I'm not even sure I said those well, I think I wasn't audible enough. VO: What will your research be about? Me: Can you please repeat that? (She did) and I said "Dark Matter". VO: Dark matter? (making one funny gesture and I said to myself, Game over, I should have said it In a better way) VO: (After checking through my i20) I can see you have an assistantship, did you write any standardized test? Me: Yes, I did. I wrote GRE. VO: score please Me: 308 VO: (Typed for like 30 seconds)... I have approved your visa, you can take it up after 3 working days. Me: I actually still don't know what I said, I stammered and was shaking, I packed my documents and left. Venue : Lagos Consulate Time: 7:45am I think the major reason why I got scared was that I never knew the interview would be kind of Open like that, I thought it was a kindaf private thing that i'd even sit. As I entered into the room, I was like waawu and got really scared. Thank you all for your contribution. Thank you sir Brown2green and thank you so so much madam Solihp, you attended to 100% of my questions and I really appreciate that. Congrats in advance to everybody else. 33 Likes 4 Shares |
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