Sugarxx:


Apologies for this. Hopefully you will be rescheduled soon.

sonofakin:
Let's assume total cost of studies is $40,000 and one gets an assistantship of $30,000. It means the deficit is 10k right? So when you request for your I-20 and submit your assistantship letter, you need to also submit a bank statement for the deficit. So on that right side, your assistantship amount shows as 30k, then maybe self or family support should only show that 10k deficit. It should not matter even if you submitted a bank statement of 200k. My point is that you I-20 isn't showing your actual deficit, you will be relying on the VO to do the maths or you should be prepared to explain. I don't know if you understand my point

Paragontek:
My interview was on the 9th of October. I was denied visa. I will share the transcript below.

VO: Good morning
Me : Good morning sir
Vo: Where in the US? (or why the US like my mind is telling me may be I didn't hear him well)
Me: University of Missouri

VO: why Master's in Metallurgical Engineering?
Me: Because I want to specialise in foundry technology and steel making.

VO: have you traveled outside the country before?
Me: no, I have not had any reason to travel outside the country.
VO: who is sponsoring your study?
Me: I have a graduate research Assistantship. I will be working with Dr. Sey gig on a research, the x of y. Hence, the department is fully funding my study.
VO: I can see 50% Graduate Assistantship here. That's strange. I have not seen such before.
Me: (I tried to explain) the 50% is just saying I have 50% full time employment. Also from the I-20, there is no deficit there.

Vo: are you married?
Me: no, I'm single
Vo: any child?
Me: no child.

VO: sorry I will not be approving your visa. This yellow paper will explain why.



Please, what do you think could be the reason?
I have mailed my school and they have updated my I-20, removing the 50% there. (that's actually how the school write full funding for students, I confirmed from others). Secondly, do I need to get a letter from the school to explain why they updated my I-20?

Also, is the reason on the yellow paper same for everybody, is it generic?

Thank you.

solihp:


Use your current passport since it's still valid for 2 years, you'd renew your passport in US

Friedpotato:
as far as there's 6 months validity period after your Visa application, then there's no problem.

Meaning if your passport would expire expire in February next year, you can still use it.

opexy89:
Do they request for your GRA letter? I thought it's not needed since your funding is already stated in your I-20

vincent7000:
It's not the answer that gave you away bro.. It's the 50% GA without Deficit.. That's what the V. O finds strange.. If you were given a 100% GA then deficit is not needed.. But 50% .. Man without GA will be tough.. Let your school fix it if possible send a letter am sure you will get it next time.

sonofakin:
It was actually the answer he gave plus the fact that the VO wasn't enlightened enough. 50% GA in his case means half-time assistantship which is equivalent to 20 hours per week. Some schools have it that way. I blame the school for assuming everyone will understand the ambiguous term

sonofakin:
It was actually the answer he gave plus the fact that the VO wasn't enlightened enough. 50% GA in his case means half-time assistantship which is equivalent to 20 hours per week. Some schools have it that way. I blame the school for assuming everyone will understand the ambiguous term

Paragontek:


Please, how is it the answer?

Friedpotato:
I don't think it's the answer but the funding information on the I-20.

sonofakin:
It was an unexpected question so it would have taken a lot of convincing, the VO is already prejudiced and you will need him/her to be willing to listen (which doesn't happen frequently). In my case, I would have said "it means i will be dedicating half (50%) of my time to the assistantship which is 20 hours per week". I will say this b4 stating that the funding covers all my expenses.
N:B- when I said it wasnt the right answer, I didn't mean it was your fault. I totally blame the school. I blame the school because it is an ambiguous term. I also got a 50% assistantship in a school, whereas, in my case, it wasn't full funding, I had deficit, the funding would have covered my tuition and paid half of what a fully funded student would earn. VOs too think they know everything.
Also, I think you should work on the response you gave for "Why a master's in met. Engineering.
We are all in this together. Sorry about the situation. I remember you saying your resumption is oct 12 and assumed you had left

vc1177:
This looks like relief.

thedsl:
Hi everyone.

Please I need clarification on something and I’ll appreciate if someone can help.

My school emailed my I-20 and asked me to print it in colored to show their signature in blue and I should also sign in blue.

I emailed them to ask if I can go ahead and pay the shipping fee so they can send the original (as I’ll still need original at the port of entry) but they said the one they sent should serve for both visa and traveling, that they are not mailing any I-20s.

Please does anyone have this issue or know about this? Can that document serve for both visa and travel?.

Thank you.

Youngstown:
Hello, I have an emergency appointment for Monday and due to the ongoing pandemonium, I'm scared the consulate might remain shut. There has also been difficulty in my sponsor getting his statement of account from the bank, as a result of the protest also. My question is can I book an appointment as the first week of December is available just in case my emergency appointment is not possible or if I don't get my financial documents ready by then and will this affect me in any way? Please I need you guys input. Thanks

Youngstown:
Hello, I have an emergency appointment for Monday and due to the ongoing pandemonium, I'm scared the consulate might remain shut. There has also been difficulty in my sponsor getting his statement of account from the bank, as a result of the protest also. My question is can I book an appointment as the first week of December is available just in case my emergency appointment is not possible or if I don't get my financial documents ready by then and will this affect me in any way? Please I need you guys input. Thanks

Sugarxx:


I think you should pick the date in December. I don’t see this ending this week and they might not work on Monday

Teedawg:

Print that s#it and sign it lmao else you’ll just be paying them extra money to do wah they just told you to do lol.

thedsl:


Lol thanks. I already did. Was just worried that it won’t be accepted as an original I-20.

Youngstown:
Thanks for the input. What if Monday works out but I have already schedule an appointment for December, will it affect my interview in anyway?

Fabuloski:
Please can the house recommend schools that waiver TOEFl for Nigerians.
I studied Industrial Chemistry and I am going for a PhD in Chemistry. I have written my GRE with a score of 324 and I will like to get schools that waiver TOEFl for Nigerians please

HoluwadareY:
A friend' visa was approved in Abuja embassy today. He was able to get the emergency booking because he is one of the EducationUSA students and they have been prioritized. Find below his paraphrased transcript(may not be exact):

VO: Pass ur docs
Him: Passed
VO: Have you been to the US before?
Him: No
Vo: Have you travelled outside the country before?
Him: No
Vo: Why did you choose this school?
Him: *Mentioned things about the research he will be doing
Vo: who is paying for your studies?
Him: I have a full ride that covers tuition and living expenses
Vo: How long will your program take?
Him: 5 years
Vo: Are you sure 5 years is enough for this program?
Him: Yes
Vo: I will be approving your visa...blah blah blah

Seems the EducationUSA people already mentioned that those guys are the best in their schools with first class and all...and that explains why the interview was more of "gisting". Now i feel sad for not joining�

If you know any first class graduates willing to study in the USA, tell them to enrol in the EducationUSA...

All the best everyone

Walspring:


lol

Do you mean alcoholic drink or non alcoholic drink ?