Thanks.

Kiiishiii:


EA is better 60 days before your school resumes. Not many schools resume in May so there is no rush for dates. Just calm down and follow the rules. Do not mess your application up. You can only apply for EA on a CGI account I think maximum of 2 times

Thanks.

Moshkom:



The 60days EA application rule is the rule. Just wait! If you apply for EA before then, you would easily get an EA denial message after few mind of the EA application, e no hard them to send denial message. So calm down and wait!!!

Good luck

Hello guys, I just booked an appointment for October 2022; October is the earliest date I could lay my hands on.

My start date is sometime in May 2022, and I want to know if it is possible to book an Emergency Appointment more than 60 days before my start date.

Thanks Lunette.

I will look into it this coming week.

My documents are coming together gradually.

Lunette:
It's fine Yasiin,
Sorry for the late response, just seeing this.

Well, I personally funded my Barter account, then funded my Dollar card with $200, I had about $9 left when I was done making payments.

So my naira account was not directly charged. I hope this helps.

I just purchased the Duolingo English Test.

The test costs $49 and the advertised price of the test in naira is ₦17,700.

However, (I think) there are hidden charges involved in this transaction. These charges are not explicitly stated by Duolingo.

The total amount deducted from my bank account was ₦23,611.80.

At first, I was surprised but after putting some thought into the whole situation, I concluded that the extra ₦5,811.80 was incurred because the transaction is a foreign transaction.

So, if you are:

- interested in the Duolingo English Test and/or
- yet to pay for the Duolingo English Test;

Brace yourself for the extra charges involved!

Thanks for being patient with me.

I have one more question.

What was the total amount that was deducted from your account (in naira)?

[With this, I can have a rough idea of what the exchange rate should be].

Lunette:
I paid 160 euros only and I wasn't charged any direct extra amount by Barter.
However, I had to fund my dollar card, so you might want to consider the exchange rate.

Thanks for your response.

I will look into it as soon as possible.

However, I have other questions.
- How much (in €) did you pay for your insurance and what were you charged locally?
- Did you incur any extra charges?

Looking out for your response to these.

Thanks once again.

Lunette:
Congratulations Yasiin,

For my medical insurance, I used Barter by Flutterwave's virtual dollar card. You could try it out.

Mine is just for 1 year.

Also, I think your visa type should be "Study Visa - Stamp 2" and not "Graduate Visa - Stamp 1G".

NEROSKY:



Bro how come you're seeing $150 and i'm getting 220 euro - Please advice

That is the exact url. On my end, I am going for the lowest offer - Medicover Standard, which costs about €150. Just fill in your details on the form provided on the homepage and get a quote tailored for you.

NEROSKY:


When i need to pay anything exceeding $100,i buy and send dollars to my dollar prepaid account to pay with card.

What's the exact plan one should pay for on [url]studyandprotect.com[/url] please send me the exact url, everything about this insurance thing is confusing me and how much would it cost for a year academic session?

@ICaSNg Please, feel free to chime in if you've got something to add.

Yasiin:
Hello guys,

I got an offer from Griffith College sometime last month and by this week my tuition fees should be paid in full by my sponsor's bank.

Apparently, the next logical step for me is my visa application. However, I have some questions:

- Is it too late to apply for a visa? It takes an average of 6 - 8 weeks for visa processing and my programme starts on the 20th of September.

- After skimming through this thread, it is evident that accommodation is one of the major challenges faced by every prospective student (especially those opting to study in Dublin). Staying in one of the halls of residence provided by Griffith College seems like an expensive option. Also, staying within Dublin City Center is yet another expensive option. I have looked at the map of Ireland and I found out that there are suburbs scattered around Dublin. These places are highlighted on the map attached to this post. Is it feasible to live in any of these highlighted areas and commute to school via train? Which of these options is my best bet - school accommodation, accommodation within Dublin, or highlighted suburbs?

- Can I use my naira debit card (our everyday ATM card) to pay for my medical insurance on [url]studyandprotect.com[/url]?

- I was oblivious of the fact that the Irish Embassy requires proof of English Language proficiency and no applicant is exempted from this. Since I require one urgently, how feasible is it to prepare for and take the Duolingo English Test within 3 - 5 days? Can my naira debit card be used to pay for the test?

- Will the services of an agent make the visa application process less stressful for me?

Thanks for your anticipated answers and contributions.

Thanks for your kind words and reassurance.

Omotayour267:
First, Congrats on your admission.

Yes .. the next logical step is visa applicationbut not without having the basic requirements. So I would advise you get them all within this week and next. possibly you then apply for your visa and make sure you try to submit before 15th August jst so as to still be able to meet up.

The truth is no one can answer if its too late or not for you. You just give it a try and be swift with your actions.

I feel you just have to worry less for now as regards the accommodation as you will definitelyhave it figure out before your visa arrives.

Yes, you can use your naira master debit card to make payment if your medical insurance. I used it for mine a month ago.


Also, as @allcollectionz rightly said you don't need much preparations for the duolingo english test. It's something you can easily pass. But please make sure your screen is in full mode when writing the test so as to avoid story that touch of not been certified. You can use your naira debit card to pay.

I personally do not think you need the service of an agent as I believe nothing much can be done by them in your absence. So it's still bores down to you doing the majority.

I hope this helps

Best wishes

Thanks for this information. I'll get right on it.

DammyDurst:
I'd take the one on Medical Insurance.

Unfortunately, you cannot use your naira card to make this payment as it exceeds the $100 monthly cap. You can get someone who uses a dorm account and use the person's card to initiate this payment or you ask someone with an international card to get it done for you.

Cheers

Thanks for your swift response. I hope to ace that test and move on to more pressing issues.

Allzcollectionz:
I will answer the question on English language.

I took the Duolingo test also and I didn't make any hard preparation, and I got 140/160. You just need to know the type of questions they do ask. Just take the practice test a couple of times and you're good to go. I trust you will get more that 75/160.
You can pay using your Naira debit card, just $49.
Goodluck

Hello guys,

I got an offer from Griffith College sometime last month and by this week my tuition fees should be paid in full by my sponsor's bank.

Apparently, the next logical step for me is my visa application. However, I have some questions:

- Is it too late to apply for a visa? It takes an average of 6 - 8 weeks for visa processing and my programme starts on the 20th of September.

- After skimming through this thread, it is evident that accommodation is one of the major challenges faced by every prospective student (especially those opting to study in Dublin). Staying in one of the halls of residence provided by Griffith College seems like an expensive option. Also, staying within Dublin City Center is yet another expensive option. I have looked at the map of Ireland and I found out that there are suburbs scattered around Dublin. These places are highlighted on the map attached to this post. Is it feasible to live in any of these highlighted areas and commute to school via train? Which of these options is my best bet - school accommodation, accommodation within Dublin, or highlighted suburbs?

- Can I use my naira debit card (our everyday ATM card) to pay for my medical insurance on [url]studyandprotect.com[/url]?

- I was oblivious of the fact that the Irish Embassy requires proof of English Language proficiency and no applicant is exempted from this. Since I require one urgently, how feasible is it to prepare for and take the Duolingo English Test within 3 - 5 days? Can my naira debit card be used to pay for the test?

- Will the services of an agent make the visa application process less stressful for me?

Thanks for your anticipated answers and contributions.

Brown2Green Thanks for your input. So, what schools should I be looking at in terms of funding?

Brown2Green:




Please Avoid Texas State if you really need funding.
And having your uncle pay a huge deficits is becoming hillarious to the VO.

You dad is still alive and working as you said .

Things could have taken a different turn if you said your dad was retired.
You dig??

Good Morning,
I just finished my interview at the Lagos embassy and unfortunately my application was rejected. I am going to post my transcript and I need the gurus to identify the flaws in my responses. Thanks.

Who stays in Texas?
No One
Who do you know in the United States?
Nobody
How much does your scholarship amount to?
It's a thousand dollars per year for two years
Who is paying for the rest?
My uncle.
What does your uncle do?
He's a medical lab scientist. He runs his own medical lab.
Where does your uncle stay?
He stays in Niger State.
What do your parents do?
My father does human rights work.
Your Mom?
She's late.

**I'm sorry ... Blah blah blah


Sharwama, fairheart,Time2win,brown2green,lagosismyhome,walspring,nahum77,naughtyvirgin....please your help is needed.

Good evening guys, I have a question. After uploading a passport photograph during the completion of the DS-160, is it necessary to take physical copies of the passport photograph to the embassy for visa interview?