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 Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by wabiwabi91: 12:33pm On Jul 05, 2013 |
Ricky Rozay: Wow. I never knew. And I came back to Nigeria because of renewal. Kai. Ok sha. Thanks for letting me know. |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by wabiwabi91: 11:50am On Jul 05, 2013 |
nigerianphoenix: Thanks everyone! I just picked up my passport, but the visa will expire in 2015. I'll graduate in 2017. Is this normal, or is there a mistake in the visa? It is normal. The student visas that are given to Nigerians last for only 2 years (blame the Nigerian Government) so you will have to come back in 201d to renew (or do runs and land green card). |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by wabiwabi91: 11:17am On Jul 05, 2013 |
coachee1: pals......dates are avialable now...for abuja and for lagos....abuja is from 2nd august...while lagos has dates ranging from 5th to 8th of august. Pls everybody looking for a date should try and grab one among these before theyre filled up.....one love.....kip da fire burning peepz Thanks a bunch coachee1! I've been able to secure 6th of August appointment for my sister. You're a real lifesaver. |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by wabiwabi91: 11:18am On Jul 04, 2013 |
risher ris: so what do you think is going to happen?but i dont think thats the point.....are you trying to tell me others that has been issued visas did not play visa lottery at all?pls help.... My guy, I am not a guru o, but visa lottery players are generally suspected of having plans to stay in the States indefinitely. The VOs don't ALWAYS screen applicants for visa lottery entries, but when they do, it can spoil show. I played visa lottery last year but was still given my visa 2 weeks ago. However, I have received several american visas in the past, so I am guessing that due to that fact, they didn't choose to screen me for prior entries. I hope this information is of use to you. Good luck. 1 Like |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by wabiwabi91: 3:56pm On Jul 03, 2013 |
Walspring: Thanks for the protip. I've checked Emirates and you were right- Lagos to Houston was around US$1k. Those Delta guys are not even serious. @ ALL: If any dates for Lagos become available please let me know. |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by wabiwabi91: 9:36pm On Jul 02, 2013 |
Hello House, I tried to pick up my passport from VFS at Oregun today but I was told to go to DHL House Isolo. Can anyone on here tell me how I can get to this DHL House from Ojodu Berger? I am thinking of going from Ojodu to Ikeja, from Ikeja to NAHCO near the airport, taking a bus from NAHCO to Oshodi, alighting at the bridge near DHL House and walking to the place. Is this the easiest way to get there? Thanks in advance. |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by wabiwabi91: 8:44pm On Jul 02, 2013 |
nigerianphoenix: How do I compare prices and book my flight to the USA? Congratulations, and its great that your school gave you financial aid. To compare tickets, I'd suggest www.wakanow.com. I don't know if justwise will delete the suggestion sha. Right now, a one-way ticket from Lagos to Atlanta is 350k via Delta Airlines. These guys aren't smiling o. |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by wabiwabi91: 1:28pm On Jun 27, 2013 |
Amefrica: At last, At last! Got released from the ban cell.. I was convicted for what I knew nothing abt.. Anyways, its a way of separating the shaft frm d wheat.. |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by wabiwabi91: 1:16pm On Jun 27, 2013 |
Amefrica: At last, At last! Got released from the ban cell.. I was convicted for what I knew nothing abt.. Anyways, its a way of separating the shaft frm d wheat.. They shouldn't have released you. You should have stayed there for as long as the Nigeria Police Force keep many poor souls behind bars for crimes that they didn't commit. See how you are announcing that your father is ASP as if it is something to be proud of. Instead of you to hide your head in shame. Mtcewwwww.  Amefrica: At last, At last! Got released from the ban cell.. I was convicted for what I knew nothing abt.. Anyways, its a way of separating the shaft frm d wheat.. They shouldn't have released you. You should have stayed there for as long as the Nigeria Police Force keep many poor souls behind bars for crimes that they didn't commit. See how you are announcing that your father is ASP as if it is something to be proud of. Instead of you to hide your head in shame. Mtcewwwww. |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by wabiwabi91: 1:31pm On Jun 22, 2013 |
valentijay: Is that so? You are saying it is pathetic. Instead of you to find a more reasonable school. I am not even sure that such an outlandish request is even legal. Don't be a learner my guy. Look for another school. I have never heard of such a silly request from an american university. It sounds like the kind of stuff you would hear from a Nigerian "abe- ile" school. Please be careful o. |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by wabiwabi91: 11:52pm On Jun 21, 2013 |
valentijay: My school finally agreed to issue me with a new I-20 on the condition that I will pay for the whole first year otherwise my I-20 will be suspended when I come. The document has been given to dhl today.do you think it can arrive here before thursday? Can I cancel my appointment a day to the interview? For real? Your school wants you to pay in order for them to correct a mistake that they made? Wow. |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by wabiwabi91: 8:21am On Jun 21, 2013 |
Thanks! I'm actually going to Purdue University at West Lafayette, Indiana not the Hammond campus. jimtosam: Congratulations...I think there is something about Purdue..If it's Purdue (Hammond Indianna), you will meet successgreat overthere. Successgreat was an old time contributor here. Successgreat too never spent 2mins with the VO. Immediately he mentioned Purdue University, the interview stopped..Though, they are highly ranked in Engineering and they gat great alumni like Neil Armstrong (the first human being to step on the moon) |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by wabiwabi91: 7:46pm On Jun 20, 2013 |
Good evening. My visa was approved this afternoon. I went to the lagos embassy. The interview was less than 2 mins and I was not asked to present any documents. (Lucky me- my bank statement had only 2 million, required amount is 8 million). Here is how the dialogue went. VO: good morning, please pass me your documents Me: good morning *i pass documents* VO: where are you going? Me: Purdue University, Indiana VO: *looks at my passport and notices I have 2 I-20s* are you are you a renewal applicant? Me: something like that. I studied at Purdue from 2008 till 2010, and now I'm going to complete my bachelor's degree. VO: why did you stop in 2010? Me: my mother, who was my sponsor passed away. VO: I'm sorry Me: its ok VO: who is paying for your studies? Me: my godfather VO: does he live here in Nigeria or in the US Me: here in Nigeria VO: how long have you been in nigeria since you came back? Me: 3 years VO: *looking through my passport and checking out previous visas I have been issued* how many countries have you visited? Me: 2, the US and the UK VO: *looks at old student visa* how old were you when you started at Purdue University Me: 15 VO: really? That's crazy! Me: *smile* I try, I try VO: *smiles* ok, your visa has been approved. You can pick it up on tuesday. Me: thanks. *walk away* No documents were requested. I think this is because I am pretty well traveled (4 prior US visas, 5 prior UK visas) and because I've studied in the US previously. It was pretty cool. Oh and I saw Tony Tetuila at the embassy. The strange thing is that I didn't get the green slip, just the pick up information letter. I hope this won't be a problem. Anyhow, that's it. Best of luck to all the others. 3 Likes |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by wabiwabi91: 11:10pm On Jun 18, 2013 |
Kunsoft: i arrived the embassy few minutes to 7:30 and lucky for me i saw some nldrs that allow me to enter the line instead of joining the long queue. we followed the process all through as if na BRT we won enter. i was called by my name on mic to report to a particular window while we were waiting to biometric. i was told that my DS 160 is not loadingsI am so sorry. Since it is just a matter of funds, I'm confident that with a buffed up bank statement you'll get the visa. There are ways to obtain this that you should be aware of. My own bank statement is only 2.6 million (required is 8 million). I am a bit worried, should I go for a later date and get a better statement or risk it? My interview is on thursday. |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by wabiwabi91: 10:48pm On Jun 18, 2013 |
Kunsoft: Kunsoft, I really am so sorry to hear this. Don't be discouraged, try again with another buffed up bank statement and I'm sure you'll get it. There is still time to get a date before fall semester resumes. Don't give up. My own sponsor's statement is not up to the required amount, but I'm going to go all the same and try next tomorrow. *fingers crossed* I would really appreciate it if you would upload your interview because it would really help me. Thanks and keep your chin up. |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by wabiwabi91: 8:07pm On Jun 16, 2013 |
smithjanetstore: @savemysoul mhen ur problem sounds so funny, firstly you are not a bona-fide student who really have a good intension of schooling and where were you when ur 2yrs visa got expired? its better you give a full a details of what you been doing and good purpose of traveling to the 3 other countries Smithjanetstore you have mail. I've emailed you concerning our previous discussion. |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by wabiwabi91: 8:34pm On Jun 08, 2013 |
maxwello.yg: Hey there, I don't think it is possible to study medicine as an undergrad in the USA. I believe that in the States, you study something related to medicine as an undergraduate (example: Biochemistry) then go to Medical school. I might, however, be wrong. I know that in Germany it is possible to study medicine as an undergrad straight and you don't have to learn German. Someone I know is considering doing that. I'd like to wish all those who have their interviews coming up this month the best of luck (I'm one of them). |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by wabiwabi91: 9:15am On Jun 01, 2013 |
Sorry for the double post. |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by wabiwabi91: 8:27am On Jun 01, 2013 |
GboyegaD: Hello everyone. I'd just like to ask if it is possible for someone to transfer from somewhere like IIT to an equally good school in the US and get a scholarship. From the little research I did, it appears to be all but impossible for transfer students to get scholarships unless they go for lower tier schools. Is this the case for real, or have I been looking in all the wrong places? If transfer students actually cannot get tangible (50-100%) scholarships in the US, would one of the gurus here be so kind as to suggest a course of action for such a transfer student (me)? Does anyone know if international transfers to Canada are workable and if scholarships can be found? Is such a course of action (transferring to Canada) advisable? A little about my case- I have been admitted into Purdue University for Fall 2013 to continue my studies in Industrial Engineering. I have already spent some time studying at Purdue, and am back home to renew my student visa. While my sponsor can afford Purdue's $45k tuition, I'd like to transfer to a cheaper (but still good school) if possible to save money and as a hedge for the future. The way I see it, if I get into a school and pay $30k tuition (or less) the difference can be saved for when I come back home after my studies (or to finance my master's degree). I'd really appreciate any advise. Thanks in advance, and good luck to all those who haven't gone for their interviews. |
| Travel / Re: General U.s.a (student) Visa Enquiries-part4 by wabiwabi91: 6:37am On May 17, 2013 |
Hello everyone. I've read what has been posted on this thread from page 1 in preparation for my own visa interview. I would like to thank all those who have contributed to this thread- its awfully nice of you to help others like this. I've been admitted to Purdue University to study Industrial Engineering (Bachelors) this fall and I have filled my DS-160 form and scheduled a visa interview. I live in Lagos, but unfortunately there were no dates available- I was astonished by this fact. I went ahead to book an appointment in Abuja for the 13th of June, but going all the way will be rather expensive. I plan on canceling the Abuja appointment and rescheduling an appointment in Lagos if dates become available. A few pages back someone suggested that a sort of Lagos Visa Appointment Date Notification Service be started on the thread. I'd like to voice my support for this idea. If anyone notices that dates become available in Lagos, please email me on aabiola"at"purdue"dot"edu. Thanks a bunch. Good luck to all. |
the could not access my information Gbam! ( i used the old DS 160 print out, i re-printed it). what next? i was given yellow paper 90minute time out paper. she said i should go out and fill another DS 160 within 90mins. the tout said i should pay 5k to fill so that they can help me fill it. 'ole'. i quickly went to Obalende to fill and print out new one then join the queue inside.
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