Stewart883:


I did mine with Barter app. Go to play store and download the app. It's very convenient

damtan:
I need information about private student loan in the US.
How accessible is it for international students??
How long does it take for application and approval of loan?
What is the average interest rate??
Anyone with info should please quote this

Kharleed:


Personally, I believe there are only three things a VO needs an F-1 applicant to prove.
1. Strong Home Ties: This is a no-brainer. A Visa Officer needs to be assured that you will return to Nigeria and not be a burden after you graduate. Do you have family here? Do you have a wife/husband in Nigeria? Do you have kids? Are you currently working? Do you own a business? Is it your family/Spouse that is funding you? Do you have scholarship from a local company? Is it a government scholarship? At least, can you clearly articulate your plans after you graduate? Does the VO has a gut-feeling that you are genuine? Do you have history of past travel and returning to Nigeria as at when due? Do you have a research you are working on tied to Nigeria? Just answer any of these questions honestly in your mind. If you are planning to lie to the VO, don't trip: Be rest assured you are coming out of that cubicle with a rejection slip.

2. Proof of Studentship: The VO is trained to pick the wheat from the chaff, to separate genuine students from people who want to japa. (Sorry if you don't know the meaning of Japa ). Answer honestly in your mind: What do you know about your research/course-of-study? Are you clear on your proposed thesis? What do you know about your school? The city where your school is? Where are you going to stay when you get to the US? Why did you apply to the school? Why did you select the school? Do you have contacts in your department? Is the course related to your undergraduate degree? If not, why are you switching careers? Can you articulate responses to these passionately?

3. Funds: Who is paying for your trip to the US? People with scholarships/fellowships/assistantships/funding from first family (mother, father, siblings, spouse) usually have no problem with this point. But if someone else is funding you, I mean awon Uncle, Aunties, In-laws, companies gang, be ready to explain the motive. Someone cannot just part away with millions of naira just because they love you. Be ready to explain, what is your relationship with this entity? How long have you known each other? What is their motive for investing in you? Are you paying back? Is it a loan? If you got a partial funding, and another entity is covering the rest, you'd still explain. If you got tuition waiver, with no extra funding, you need to explain solidly how you plan to survive in the US.
If you have kids going with you, what is your educational plan for them? What is your medical plan? You must have sorted accommodation for at least a semester. You cannot be saying. You are not sure/act like you have not really prepared. So what's your plan?

In essence, be honest and be prepared. The VO must have rejected you earlier for not meeting one of those requirements. The embassy/consulate HAVE YOUR RECORDS and also access to DO A BACKGROUND CHECK on you. So with these few points of mine, I hope I have been able to , reflect on your last interview and answer honestly to yourself, has something changed? Do you have strong home ties now? Can you convince a dummy you are really a student? Do you genuinely have funding (have plans for funding) now?

Be it as it may, if God wants you to be in US, and you have worked diligently and honestly, and you have nothing to hide, your visa WILL be approved. The God factor is the most important factor. As the maxim goes: work like you have not prayed, PRAY like you have not worked, because in essence, it is not by your hard-work.

Whew! That was an epistle. My bad. I was a beneficiary of this thread (Part 15) and I look for opportunities to pay it forward. It's been a month in the US now and I must say, life is really good here. Back to my studies, Aluta Continua!

PS: Don't look for my moniker, I'm on ghostmode

Munaxara:
So guys how about we also create a club house group where we can ask questions real time. But the hiccup is this iPhone only thing

Malone122:
Greetings to you all please I want to make inquiries on sites I can use to look for nice affordable schools for a bachelors program
Please I would really appreciate if I can get help with this

Choicexx:

Bro Kharleed assuming you Sufficiently satisfy (2) & (3) only , could you be saved from (1)?

Choicexx:

Bro Kharleed assuming you Sufficiently satisfy (2) & (3) only , could you be saved from (1)?

fairheart:

Item 1 can be proved by your choice of words during the interview. Although the VOs are not predictable, as sometimes they can use your composure to assess your credibility for the visa. Yet, how you talk about your professional goal, such as what you plan to do after graduation, can be used to prove you have strong home times. I have seen applicants whose entire family are in the U.S and she was still given the visa with her babe, on first appearance. I have to say that what you say and how you say it during the interview matters a lot. You will be assessed by your words first, then your academic profile, such as school, cost of attendance, sponsorship and other things.

I advise you to work carefully on your response to potential interview questions. What is your plan after graduation? How does this course you pick related to this? How will the knowledge help you build this career plan? From experience, 90% of applicants who took their time to detail answers to these questions are found credible and approved, most times first and second appearance (of course, academic profile as mentioned above add weight to chances of approval as well). All the best! Except you need personalized assistance, ask other questions you may have on this thread.

Stevenssen:
It doesn't really matter. He can do either first. He can pay the visa fee, book an appointment and fill his ds form later. The important thing to know is that you must complete the form, submit it and put the form number on your cgi appointment page and you should do these before 72 hours to your interview

drjustice17:
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Pls what is CGI appointment?

kayjay69:
Hi guys, I have a question, at the embassy, for proof of support can one use an investment letter(say from Mansard, ARM and the likes) stamped, signed and on a company letterhead instead of a bank account statement?

Thanks

Malone122:
Please hello everyone I have a question is US embassy currently accepting interview bookings ??

Also can an international student go for an interview for summer 2021 session

Carrottop:
Hi guys, thanks for sharing your experiences and daily dose of nuggets with us.

Anyone applied and admitted into Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago for Fall 2021? Would love us to connect. Thanks

UgwuanyiM:


Got admitted into Western Illinois University

Istanbul8819:
Please my profile is CGPA - 4.09/5.0, IELTS -7.5, GRE - Quant (146) Verbal (151) overall (297). My undergraduate major is in Mechanical Engineering. Please who schools can be suggested to me where I can get funding. Please help me. Thanks

Kharleed:


Do you meet the minimum requirement for admission in those schools? I mean TOEFL, GRE, and GPA requirements? How strong are your reference letters? Do they require essays? You can do a rough estimate of your compatibility with a school on msinus (msinus.com).
Usually if you meet the requirements of schools, they give admission, albeit conditionally.

UgwuanyiM:


Got admitted into Western Illinois University

damtan:

Me too

omofolajomi:
Thank you for your time, and i appreciate you for breaking down all this key point. God bless

Personally, I believe there are only three things a VO needs an F-1 applicant to prove.
1. Strong Home Ties: This is a no-brainer. A Visa Officer needs to be assured that you will return to Nigeria and not be a burden after you graduate. Do you have family here? Do you have a wife/husband in Nigeria? Do you have kids? Are you currently working? Do you own a business? Is it your family/Spouse that is funding you? Do you have scholarship from a local company? Is it a government scholarship? At least, can you clearly articulate your plans after you graduate? Does the VO has a gut-feeling that you are genuine? Do you have history of past travel and returning to Nigeria as at when due? Do you have a research you are working on tied to Nigeria? Just answer any of these questions honestly in your mind. If you are planning to lie to the VO, don't trip: Be rest assured you are coming out of that cubicle with a rejection slip.

2. Proof of Studentship: The VO is trained to pick the wheat from the chaff, to separate genuine students from people who want to japa. (Sorry if you don't know the meaning of Japa ). Answer honestly in your mind: What do you know about your research/course-of-study? Are you clear on your proposed thesis? What do you know about your school? The city where your school is? Where are you going to stay when you get to the US? Why did you apply to the school? Why did you select the school? Do you have contacts in your department? Is the course related to your undergraduate degree? If not, why are you switching careers? Can you articulate responses to these passionately?

3. Funds: Who is paying for your trip to the US? People with scholarships/fellowships/assistantships/funding from first family (mother, father, siblings, spouse) usually have no problem with this point. But if someone else is funding you, I mean awon Uncle, Aunties, In-laws, companies gang, be ready to explain the motive. Someone cannot just part away with millions of naira just because they love you. Be ready to explain, what is your relationship with this entity? How long have you known each other? What is their motive for investing in you? Are you paying back? Is it a loan? If you got a partial funding, and another entity is covering the rest, you'd still explain. If you got tuition waiver, with no extra funding, you need to explain solidly how you plan to survive in the US.
If you have kids going with you, what is your educational plan for them? What is your medical plan? You must have sorted accommodation for at least a semester. You cannot be saying. You are not sure/act like you have not really prepared. So what's your plan?

In essence, be honest and be prepared. The VO must have rejected you earlier for not meeting one of those requirements. The embassy/consulate HAVE YOUR RECORDS and also access to DO A BACKGROUND CHECK on you. So with these few points of mine, I hope I have been able to , reflect on your last interview and answer honestly to yourself, has something changed? Do you have strong home ties now? Can you convince a dummy you are really a student? Do you genuinely have funding (have plans for funding) now?

Be it as it may, if God wants you to be in US, and you have worked diligently and honestly, and you have nothing to hide, your visa WILL be approved. The God factor is the most important factor. As the maxim goes: work like you have not prayed, PRAY like you have not worked, because in essence, it is not by your hard-work.

Whew! That was an epistle. My bad. I was a beneficiary of this thread (Part 15) and I look for opportunities to pay it forward. It's been a month in the US now and I must say, life is really good here. Back to my studies, Aluta Continua!

PS: Don't look for my moniker, I'm on ghostmode

Jukwasi:
Please when did you get the consideration message?