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Hi everyone, my roommate already has his visa to Harvard approved. He however misplaced his I-20 and he is already billed to fly to New York next week and he will need his I-20 at POE. Is it okay to.use a scanned I-20 form or will.he have to wait for it to be sent via Fed-Ex which will take a lot of.time and ultimately affect his travel plan?

Passion2009:
Hi everyone, my roommate already has his visa to Harvard approved. He however misplaced his I-20 and he is already billed to fly to New York next week and he will need his I-20 at POE. Is it okay to.use a scanned I-20 form or will.he have to wait for it to be sent via Fed-Ex which will take a lot of.time and ultimately affect his travel plan?

Tell him to come here and ask or are you the roommate?

To whom it may concern,

May you kindly take your sweet nothings out of this thread?

There is a romance section on Nairaland for this purpose; if it really interests you, then you can create a thread there. You guys are derailing the purpose of this thread already.




Thank you!

Passion2009:
Hi everyone, my roommate already has his visa to Harvard approved. He however misplaced his I-20 and he is already billed to fly to New York next week and he will need his I-20 at POE. Is it okay to.use a scanned I-20 form or will.he have to wait for it to be sent via Fed-Ex which will take a lot of.time and ultimately affect his travel plan?

According to Kathryn Berck, it is recommended to have the original I-20 present at the POE because scanned copies are easier to fake. Your friend may need to contact the school to see if a new one can be sent before traveling or the embassy to ask if a scanned copy can be used.

TheGrandChemist:
To whom it may concern,

May you kindly take your sweet nothings out of this thread?

There is a romance section on Nairaland for this purpose; if it really interests you, then you can create a thread there. You guys are derailing the purpose of this thread already.




Thank you!

Well said!

Wretch32:
Guys, I was thinking, and the older guys could help out if necessary
Some of us leaving need support, (not financial ohh Infact anybody that makes such requests will be blocked ) instead of just being thrown into the deep end
We need to network, keep in touch and share opportunities if necessary
And help others too who come via this platform as well
Information is power, there are lots of things we can learn from each other, solutions can be proffered, mentorship and career advices only for students in status, or resident graduates(there should be a means of verification before being accepted into the group)
@lagosismyhome is this possible ma? I believe as one of the elder ones you would be in great position to champion such a good cause.

Just an idea, I hope others like it tho
Cos personally I’m already struggling with information, about going into a new country, no friends, and I’m yet to find a Nigerian student there, it helps having a mentor

Now's the time to begin cultivating a global mindset Bro. LinkedIn is an excellent tool for this. Also, search for "MS in US" groups on Facebook (especially yocket) and you'll get to see Indians sharing vital info.

I've learnt so much from Indian students currently at my school whom I found via LinkedIn; sorting out an apartment from here, estimate of cash to carry for the first month expenses before the GA stipend kicks in, etc. Most of them even run YouTube channels on studying in the US...

Just hope this helps)

Visa finally issued after 45 days of being placed on AP... No funding. 294 Gre scores and so many errors on my Ds160...

I would advise those out there to go all out and try it again, I was denied December 2018, March 2019 and approved June 2019, 3 interviews in the space of 6months( first 2 in lagos and last one in Abuja) and I got it the 3rd time... I remember the day I was first denied in lagos , I walked from Walter Carrington to Constain and I didn't even know where I was, I travelled same day all night cos I had to be at work the following day, it was a cold sad journey form lagos to Ondo state... I stopped believing in my dreams of studying in the US, i didn't even prepare for the last interview at all,my beards was unshaved, I wore a top that isn't good enough to wear to work on a good day and I honestly prepared myself to get the "am sorry you don't qualify" message from the VO, but nonetheless I prayed and I hoped..

Today it AP changed to Issued, after 45 days of tension, I have checked and checked a thousand times and today God did it. I appreciate everyone on this platform and I think we are really going a good job here, God bless everyone and for all those still on AP. Don't worry, your status will change soon... Off to Minnesota,

Felizz:

Thanks boss God bless

Do not make any change less than 72 hours prior to your interview

CONGRATS TO YOU JUSTABAMA.....It was worth the wait. Mine will be 30days by tomorrow. Remember I told you to be hopeful....Go enjoy trump Land.

Justabama:
Visa finally issued after 45 days of being placed on AP... No funding. 294 Gre scores and so many errors on my Ds160...

I would advise those out there to go all out and try it again, I was denied December 2018, March 2019 and approved June 2019, 3 interviews in the space of 6months( first 2 in lagos and last one in Abuja) and I got it the 3rd time... I remember the day I was first denied in lagos , I walked from Walter Carrington to Constain and I didn't even know where I was, I travelled same day all night cos I had to be at work the following day, it was a cold sad journey form lagos to Ondo state... I stopped believing in my dreams of studying in the US, i didn't even prepare for the last interview at all,my beards was unshaved, I wore a top that isn't good enough to wear to work on a good day and I honestly prepared myself to get the "am sorry you don't qualify" message from the VO, but nonetheless I prayed and I hoped..

Today it AP changed to Issued, after 45 days of tension, I have checked and checked a thousand times and today God did it. I appreciate everyone on this platform and I think we are really going a good job here, God bless everyone and for all those still on AP. Don't worry, your status will change soon... Off to Minnesota,

Justabama:
Visa finally issued after 45 days of being placed on AP... No funding. 294 Gre scores and so many errors on my Ds160...

Minnesota,

Wow 45 days is not easy ooo. Well done to you. Nice one . Now you can have a sweet sleep this night and start counting down

Congrats May God bless your new journey

Justabama:
Visa finally issued after 45 days of being placed on AP... No funding. 294 Gre scores and so many errors on my Ds160...

I would advise those out there to go all out and try it again, I was denied December 2018, March 2019 and approved June 2019, 3 interviews in the space of 6months( first 2 in lagos and last one in Abuja) and I got it the 3rd time... I remember the day I was first denied in lagos , I walked from Walter Carrington to Constain and I didn't even know where I was, I travelled same day all night cos I had to be at work the following day, it was a cold sad journey form lagos to Ondo state... I stopped believing in my dreams of studying in the US, i didn't even prepare for the last interview at all,my beards was unshaved, I wore a top that isn't good enough to wear to work on a good day and I honestly prepared myself to get the "am sorry you don't qualify" message from the VO, but nonetheless I prayed and I hoped..

Today it AP changed to Issued, after 45 days of tension, I have checked and checked a thousand times and today God did it. I appreciate everyone on this platform and I think we are really going a good job here, God bless everyone and for all those still on AP. Don't worry, your status will change soon... Off to Minnesota,

Wow.
Congratulations. Enjoy Trump land

Justabama:
Visa finally issued after 45 days of being placed on AP... No funding. 294 Gre scores and so many errors on my Ds160...

I would advise those out there to go all out and try it again, I was denied December 2018, March 2019 and approved June 2019, 3 interviews in the space of 6months( first 2 in lagos and last one in Abuja) and I got it the 3rd time... I remember the day I was first denied in lagos , I walked from Walter Carrington to Constain and I didn't even know where I was, I travelled same day all night cos I had to be at work the following day, it was a cold sad journey form lagos to Ondo state... I stopped believing in my dreams of studying in the US, i didn't even prepare for the last interview at all,my beards was unshaved, I wore a top that isn't good enough to wear to work on a good day and I honestly prepared myself to get the "am sorry you don't qualify" message from the VO, but nonetheless I prayed and I hoped..

Today it AP changed to Issued, after 45 days of tension, I have checked and checked a thousand times and today God did it. I appreciate everyone on this platform and I think we are really going a good job here, God bless everyone and for all those still on AP. Don't worry, your status will change soon... Off to Minnesota,

Yayyyyyyy!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Wow. Congratulations!!

Justabama:
Visa finally issued after 45 days of being placed on AP...,

Wretch32:
Guys, I was thinking, and the older guys could help out if necessary
Some of us leaving need support, (not financial ohh Infact anybody that makes such requests will be blocked ) instead of just being thrown into the deep end
We need to network, keep in touch and share opportunities if necessary
And help others too who come via this platform as well
Information is power, there are lots of things we can learn from each other, solutions can be proffered, mentorship and career advices only for students in status, or resident graduates(there should be a means of verification before being accepted into the group)
@lagosismyhome is this possible ma? I believe as one of the elder ones you would be in great position to champion such a good cause.

Just an idea, I hope others like it tho
Cos personally I’m already struggling with information, about going into a new country, no friends, and I’m yet to find a Nigerian student there, it helps having a mentor

One word of advice..don't limit yourself to just Nigerians. You'll learn a lot from people of other nationalities.
I understand your concern about having someone to guide you through things, but also don't be too quick to make decisions about it. Lots of students have lost their way in the US just because of wrong friends, networks. Get here, focus on school while studying the system, don't make decisions based on rumors-verify every piece of information you get online and gradually you'll form your networks.

Justabama:
Visa finally issued after 45 days of being placed on AP... No funding. 294 Gre scores and so many errors on my Ds160...

I would advise those out there to go all out and try it again, I was denied December 2018, March 2019 and approved June 2019, 3 interviews in the space of 6months( first 2 in lagos and last one in Abuja) and I got it the 3rd time... I remember the day I was first denied in lagos , I walked from Walter Carrington to Constain and I didn't even know where I was, I travelled same day all night cos I had to be at work the following day, it was a cold sad journey form lagos to Ondo state... I stopped believing in my dreams of studying in the US, i didn't even prepare for the last interview at all,my beards was unshaved, I wore a top that isn't good enough to wear to work on a good day and I honestly prepared myself to get the "am sorry you don't qualify" message from the VO, but nonetheless I prayed and I hoped..

Today it AP changed to Issued, after 45 days of tension, I have checked and checked a thousand times and today God did it. I appreciate everyone on this platform and I think we are really going a good job here, God bless everyone and for all those still on AP. Don't worry, your status will change soon... Off to Minnesota,

Congrats

Bitcoinbuyer:


You sef don fuckup with this long unneccesary epistle,no issue here dear.

Your head dey dere. Maturity is knowing when to allow certain things slide... Every body wan speak English. It is well

Passion2009:
Hi everyone, my roommate already has his visa to Harvard approved. He however misplaced his I-20 and he is already billed to fly to New York next week and he will need his I-20 at POE. Is it okay to.use a scanned I-20 form or will.he have to wait for it to be sent via Fed-Ex which will take a lot of.time and ultimately affect his travel plan?

Scanned I-20 is not valid at the POE. I would say reschedule the flight if possible or cancel the flight. This may sound unpleasant, but I think I know something that is more unpleasant, returning back to Nigeria because of scanned I-20. Shalom!

Justabama:
Visa finally issued after 45 days of being placed on AP... No funding. 294 Gre scores and so many errors on my Ds160...

I would advise those out there to go all out and try it again, I was denied December 2018, March 2019 and approved June 2019, 3 interviews in the space of 6months( first 2 in lagos and last one in Abuja) and I got it the 3rd time... I remember the day I was first denied in lagos , I walked from Walter Carrington to Constain and I didn't even know where I was, I travelled same day all night cos I had to be at work the following day, it was a cold sad journey form lagos to Ondo state... I stopped believing in my dreams of studying in the US, i didn't even prepare for the last interview at all,my beards was unshaved, I wore a top that isn't good enough to wear to work on a good day and I honestly prepared myself to get the "am sorry you don't qualify" message from the VO, but nonetheless I prayed and I hoped..

Today it AP changed to Issued, after 45 days of tension, I have checked and checked a thousand times and today God did it. I appreciate everyone on this platform and I think we are really going a good job here, God bless everyone and for all those still on AP. Don't worry, your status will change soon... Off to Minnesota,

Welcome to midwest...congrats!

sharwama:

It kinda breaks my heart knowing you wrote this coz I respect you a lot, you are my mentor. I just think you have a different perspective.
You don't have to like the drama, humour or happiness I bring with me or how I roll with the guys, make people warm up to me or something. That's why I am me, I am allowed to be ME and I won't change for any reason.
If other females are considered as sexual objects or something trifling, well I am not and I have never tolerated disrespect. I know where to draw the line.
Maybe you are having a bad day, that's okay. You will be fine and you will always have my utmost respect ma'am.

Calm down, okay? Next time, you can address such displeasure by dropping a PM to her. She has been a wonderful resource here on this platform since ages. Always available and very consistent. Though she is not impeccable, she still earns the respect of most people on this platform. It is not everytime you flaunt your verbal prowess. Choose your battles wisely.

PS: I dont intend to reply anything after this...

Passion2009:
Hi everyone, my roommate already has his visa to Harvard approved. He however misplaced his I-20 and he is already billed to fly to New York next week and he will need his I-20 at POE. Is it okay to.use a scanned I-20 form or will.he have to wait for it to be sent via Fed-Ex which will take a lot of.time and ultimately affect his travel plan?

You could ring your school's International Students' Association to let them know your current situation. Don't do Email at this point o (there's no telling when they'll reply you).
Call them up and offer to pay for them to send a new I-20 to you via courier. It's either that or they'll mail it to a friend of yours in the U.S who'll send it to you via courier.

LagosismyHome:


That why females will always be looked at a sexual object... it starts from the way we carry ourselves or allow others to address us or see us ... . All this talk about likes, tripping , nice voice, my king .... There more to life and our value than all that .

Sis, if I was you I for just boan that quote jejely. Abeg give attention to those wey need you jare. People still plenty wey dey gbadun your inputs. I'm sure you are doing great.

Hello house,
My visa was denied last two weeks so I’m trying to schedule another appointment for Lagos but it’s saying no date available yet. Please my question is how I’m I going to know when a date is available??

shegzyD:
Hello house,
My visa was denied last two weeks so I’m trying to schedule another appointment for Lagos but it’s saying no date available yet. Please my question is how I’m I going to know when a date is available??

Try Abuja

TheGrandChemist:
To whom it may concern,

May you kindly take your sweet nothings out of this thread?

There is a romance section on Nairaland for this purpose; if it really interests you, then you can create a thread there. You guys are derailing the purpose of this thread already.




Thank you!

It’s just sad to see this happen here,even those we look up to here cracking jokes and it’s getting out of hand,at least let it be minimal,we’re here for the main thing,you could be in the states already fine,you just got your Visa,that’s cool too,others are still on the matter and they’re here for the “business”too much of jokes/loving you and all is just unfair...
If you’ve been good on here,we all appreciate that,do not to break the rules...
Nairalanders could be rude,so thread with caution often,don’t loose guard!!!..

I have been very busy with work.
Visa approved at Abuja embassy
On the 10th August after 2 denial in 2016 and 2017 .
No funding
No GA
Look at the big big size of my God, Jesus do am for me e go do am for you .

Transcript

Me: Good morning sir
VO: Good morning, may I have your i20 and passport ?
Me: yes (gave them to him)
VO: so you are going to Indiana university Bloomington for a masters in Arts administration?

Me: yes sir

VO: So what is this program about and what will it do for you

Me: the program is concern with business operations around public, private arts organizations and professional non-profit entities in the areas of marketing, budget management , public policy formulation fundraising, strategic pricing, program development, promotion and evaluation. This program will equip me with the business acumen marketing expertise and management skills I need to tackle the arts world greatest challenges. upon my return to Nigeria I will consult for public and non- profit organization and also create arts management models that will rejuvenate the redundant arts and cultural center scattered all over nigeria. (I was running my mouth so fast even though is not what I rehearsed to say.)

VO: So how did you hear about this program and why IU

ME : first I became interested in this program at a conference I attended in Ghana on strategic pricing for the arts , which was organized by association of African arts administrators. during the conference professor googledrive who is the head of The MAAA program in IU was often referred to an an authority in strategic pricing and fund raising for NGO ( here I was talking rubbish mixing up everything I learnt from that conference .VO was just typing and nodding at thesame time,) he cuts in

VO: So you are glad to study under professor googledrive?
Me: yes

VO : Did you take GRE , no it is not required
Me : but I took IELTS
VO: So did you apply others schools
Me : Yes I applied 3 other schools they are (cuts in)
VO : who is paying for your study
Me : my father
VO : do you have his bank statement
Me: yes, please have it
VO checked opening balance and closing balance did small maths) then said I will approve your visa congratulation, keep your i20 close to you at all time, make sure you resume before your start date to avoid problem at the port of entry and pick up your visa after 3 working day if we need any further information we will contact you and he asked me "what will you do if at any time you drop out of this program?

Me: I will return to Nigeria

He gave a thumbs up � and passed the small paper that has the congratulatory massage

VO congratulations once more

Me: thank You

This is all I remember but he asked some questions and answered himself before asking me another question .

Justabama:

Today it AP changed to Issued, after 45 days of tension, I have checked and checked a thousand times and today God did it. I appreciate everyone on this platform and I think we are really going a good job here, God bless everyone and for all those still on AP. Don't worry, your status will change soon... Off to Minnesota,

I tap into this blessing I have been on AP for a week now but I am hopeful it will be issued by next week .�

I am not here to take sides or hold brief for anybody. I am going to say it as it is.

Lagosismyhome has always been a grand matron on this thread, I salute her for her invaluable contributions and for staying around for such a long time. Some oldies like me have often come back to the thread to sing her praises for remaining true and committed. Madam, may you live long and prosper!

If there is one thing I know about you it is your high level of intelligence and being slow to jump to conclusions. Today, however, was an exception. Except you know Sharwarma beyond this thread, it was hasty generalisation to infer that she had poor carriage and "demarket" the female group. I have lived with flirtatious ladies during my college days, these ones are the most unpredictable, and yet disciplined. As a guy, you think you're the chosen one... story for the gods! They have no such interest for you going on in their mind. I later got used to that kind of life and of course understood better. I want to believe that Sharwarma is trying to be a friend to all and may not necessarily be loose. Adjudicating her to be loose or otherwise would make no sense, EXCEPT you know her beyond here. You could simply come out to clarify that you don't mean it the way it has been misconstrued and that could save a lot of heated back and forth arguments here.

While the former has earned her place and respect here overtime, the latter, Sharwarma, has equally made tremendous contributions here within her short spell. Reading her post has always been a delight and she has proven to be intelligent and resourceful too. The mould of comments that has followed is suggestive of a people who are simply hating and hurty. Some have unashamedly called her out in the past for writing long epistles (I mean, what happens when you gloss over her comments and choose not to read them). I don't wanna mention monikers, but for goodness, somebody feels mislabeled and has respectfully spoken out, the least I expected is to see people call her out for toeing an honourable path. Let's be careful not to create a divide or chasm here. These two have made invaluable contributions here; we want them to continue their good job. Some of us simply come here to read comments and get more lights. It is the newbies who lose when others try to stoke the embers of hostility here where there is non.


Peace!

Time2win:


Even with that, they hard approve emergency request now. few people that tried got their request denied. I wonder why

This is serious. I thought once you've met the date criteria, that is, resumption date on I-20 preceding the interview date and the sevis fee paid, it shouldnt be difficult to process.

Senatorbee:
Please how do I track my passport
Is it in the same page I scheduled my visa,
Pls enlighten me and I do I know if it's issued

On ds160 site

Porpor:
I am not here to take sides or hold brief for anybody. I am going to say it as it is.

Lagosismyhome has always been a grand matron on this thread, I salute her for her invaluable contributions and for staying around for such a long time. Some oldies like me have often come back to the thread to sing her praises for remaining true and committed. Madam, may you live long and prosper!

If there is one thing I know about you it is your high level of intelligence and being slow to jump to conclusions. Today, however, was an exception. Except you know Sharwarma beyond this thread, it was hasty generalisation to infer that she had poor carriage and "demarket" the female group. I have lived with flirtatious ladies during my college days, these ones are the most unpredictable, and yet disciplined. As a guy, you think you're the chosen one... story for the gods! They have no such interest for you going on in their mind. I later got used to that kind of life and of course understood better. I want to believe that Sharwarma is trying to be a friend to all and may not necessarily be loose. Adjudicating her to be loose or otherwise would make no sense, EXCEPT you know her beyond here. You could simply come out to clarify that you don't mean it the way it has been misconstrued and that could save a lot of heated back and forth arguments here.

While the former has earned her place and respect here overtime, the latter, Sharwarma, has equally made tremendous contributions here within her short spell. Reading her post has always been a delight and she has proven to be intelligent and resourceful too. The mould of comments that has followed is suggestive of a people who are simply hating and hurty. Some have unashamedly called her out in the past for writing long epistles (I mean, what happens when you gloss over her comments and choose not to read them). I don't wanna mention monikers, but for goodness, somebody feels mislabeled and has respectfully spoken out, the least I expected is to see people call her out for toeing an honourable path. Let's be careful not to create a divide or chasm here. These two have made invaluable contributions here; we want them to continue their good job. Some of us simply come here to read comments and get more lights. It is the newbies who lose when others try to stoke the embers of hostility here where there is non.


Peace!

Oga biko forget all these talk.
To the best of my knowledge, this thread is greater than anyone. No one is above correction.
@Lagosismyhome did the right thing and you are probably not going to understand since you're a guy.

So chill and let the message be driven home.

Truth is to some guys,She’s been looked at as a sexual object on this same thread,it derailed the thread sometimes back,Lagosismyhome words were more like an advise to prevent this happening over again,no insults whatever here/intended,I don’t see any issue here,You mentioned that "you respect her to be slow to jump to conclusions however today was an exception"..you can as much ignore that because it wasn’t necessary if "this person has never done this before..Again That’s Respect!!