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OlamideTosyn:
Good afternoon sire and mas, I am new here, I need some further guidance
I have been reading things online before my search brought me here. I am a graduate of English literature of Ekiti State University and I have been looking at schools online. I have fond western Illinois University and Washington University in St. Louise and am planning to apply soon. Please is there any body that is a student of any of the universities or is planning to apply that can help me look at my personal Statement.
I will really appreciate it sirs and mas. Thanks a bunch!

Nothing wrong with your transcript...

You should re apply..
Since you were interviewed by the bald Caucasian male VO Who is now towing the path of the mean Korean guy and basing his decisions on travel history...
You need to Know FOR NOW in Abuja you have 2 options....
1. The Korean guy( who would still deny you because you have no travel history)
2. Female VO...Who is more lenient.

The day she will the others..then everyone will run away from Abuja.

Pamelayoung:


Don't self fund. Find yourself a sponsor even if it's your fund you will put in the .

Hi....is there a problem with self funding?
Does it carry some sort of red flag and could it lead to visa refusal?

Hi

Chimdy2015:


No

Thanks

NigPatriot:


Ideally No, but in circumstances where there is no other choice, it has happened.

Thanks for your response

Hello house..
Can the same VO who denied you previously interview you again?

HazelCanny:
PLS KINDLY CRITIC MY TRANSCRIPT AND PROFER SUITABLE ANSWERS WHEN NECESSARY.THANKS


Me ; Gd morning ma'am
Vo ; me your docs
Me: Here they are( handing over my port and i20
Vo; Why are you going to the U.S.?
Me; I am going to the USA for my Msc in Information technology at VA University
Vo: How many schools did u apply to and how many gave u its?
Me: I applied to 3 schools.
VA University,UNC, UNT Denton.
2 itted me UNC and VA University.have not gotten a response yet from UNTD.
VO; Why VA University?
Me: well I chose VA University
because of its recognition as one of the best in IT education with courses relevant to my career goals such as cyber security and project management for IT...in addition to all these I had a generous Assistantship from VA
VO: who is funding your program?
Me: I have a GA from VA for ........ which covers Tuition,living expenses and stipends..but I have a deficit of $2,300 which I will be self funding. However,my brother has stated his willingness to me if need be.( I have his bank statement with me.
Vo: What do you do?
Me: I am the Head HR/COMPLIANCE of an IT firm in Lagos..........LIMITED
Vo: What does your company do?
Me; we are into sales,repairs,installation of computers,Servers for clients.
Vo; how many staff are employed in the company?
Me,): we have 15 staff in the company excluding cleaners and Security guards...they are outsourced.
VO; Why this course(
Me: To tell you the truth Information Technology firms have a preference for Lawyers knowledgeable in the field of IT...with interest in risks and compliance..I consider myself a tech lawyer with over 8years of experience in IT...it has become necessary to advance my skills in the field with focus on risks,compliance and cyber Security.AlI these courses have become part of the practice of law.
Vo; Are u married?
Me: Yes I am
VO; Would your husband be ing you?
Me; Not at all...however 2 years is a long time to be seperated from family..so he will most likely be visiting
Vo; do u have kids?
Me; yes ..a son...he is in 2nd yr medical school at the University here in Nigeria
Vo; Would your son be ing you?
Me: No he won't...he is busy in school...most likely for a visit.
Vo; What does your husband do?
Me; he is a LP practising in Lagos
VO ; Why is your husband not sponsoring you?
Me; He is spending a lot already taking care of the family and providing our needs. So at this moment he is not financially capable to do so
Vo; What are your job responsibilities?
Me: I ensure that my company bla bla bla
Vo; What would you do after you graduate.
Me; With an advanced skill in IT evidenced in my certificate...I will come back to Nigeria and take up top position as a tech lawyer in NITDA....a parastatal in the FG

Vo( hands me the white paper) I am granting you the visa.

House ...pls can a married woman use self and Brother as sponsor for a deficit...if husband's is not weighty enough?

ObodoNaija:


I have. It is just #150 trans fare from the hotel bus/stop to the embassy. Just enter taxi going to Area 10 and they will stop you at the embassy.

Ok thanks... pls when did you lodge there?

BARISTAMandela:


Don't try it, it's a bit far and traffic prone in the morning. You better add 2- 3 k for a hotel in Area 1, 2, 3 or 10, try Power Mike in Garki Area 1.

Good luck.

Thanks

ObodoNaija:


If you have not yet gotten one check this out. It is not only close to the embassy, it is also cheap too. 5k per night

But the address says Lugbe... which is a satellite town outside the central district area... has anyone here used this hotel?

PLS KINDLY CRITIC MY TRANSCRIPT AND PROFER SUITABLE ANSWERS WHEN NECESSARY.THANKS


Me ; Gd morning ma'am
Vo ; me your docs
Me: Here they are( handing over my port and i20
Vo; Why are you going to the U.S.?
Me; I am going to the USA for my Msc in Information technology at VA University
Vo: How many schools did u apply to and how many gave u its?
Me: I applied to 3 schools.
VA University,UNC, UNT Denton.
2 itted me UNC and VA University.have not gotten a response yet from UNTD.
VO; Why VA University?
Me: well I chose VA University
because of its recognition as one of the best in IT education with courses relevant to my career goals such as cyber security and project management for IT...in addition to all these I had a generous Assistantship from VA
VO: who is funding your program?
Me: I have a GA from VA for ........ which covers Tuition,living expenses and stipends..but I have a deficit of $2,300 which I will be self funding. However,my brother has stated his willingness to me if need be.( I have his bank statement with me.
Vo: What do you do?
Me: I am the Head HR/COMPLIANCE of an IT firm in Lagos..........LIMITED
Vo: What does your company do?
Me; we are into sales,repairs,installation of computers,Servers for clients.
Vo; how many staff are employed in the company?
Me,): we have 15 staff in the company excluding cleaners and Security guards...they are outsourced.
VO; Why this course(
Me: To tell you the truth Information Technology firms have a preference for Lawyers knowledgeable in the field of IT...with interest in risks and compliance..I consider myself a tech lawyer with over 8years of experience in IT...it has become necessary to advance my skills in the field with focus on risks,compliance and cyber Security.AlI these courses have become part of the practice of law.
Vo; Are u married?
Me: Yes I am
VO; Would your husband be ing you?
Me; Not at all...however 2 years is a long time to be seperated from family..so he will most likely be visiting
Vo; do u have kids?
Me; yes ..a son...he is in 2nd yr medical school at the University here in Nigeria
Vo; Would your son be ing you?
Me: No he won't...he is busy in school...most likely for a visit.
Vo; What does your husband do?
Me; he is a LP practising in Lagos
VO ; Why is your husband not sponsoring you?
Me; He is spending a lot already taking care of the family and providing our needs. So at this moment he is not financially capable to do so
Vo; What are your job responsibilities?
Me: I ensure that my company bla bla bla
Vo; What would you do after you graduate.
Me; With an advanced skill in IT evidenced in my certificate...I will come back to Nigeria and take up top position as a tech lawyer in NITDA....a parastatal in the FG

Vo( hands me the white paper) I am granting you the visa.

NigPatriot:


If I'm to be honest your age might be a limiting factor for you. But I'll Tell you not to write your chances off.

Why not a masters, why a Bsc? Convince yourself do you think it will sell? You have to be very very very very very meticulous in your application.

What about an Msc at 45?
Will age be a barrier?

Mcquine:
Just got rejected Abuja embassy.

Don't know why.

Sorry about this...

Nonetheless...do share your transcript...so someone else can learn....you might also get pointers to also learn from....you never know.

Hello house..I don't have my I-20 yet.. still expecting it..can I apply for Visa interview and date?

Gd morning house.. with over 10yrs of working experience in Nigeria ,going for my msc in the USA...can I sponsor myself?

I just got ission to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical University (NCAT). Is there anyone who got ission there as well...let's help each other through the process.

Good morning all...my port expires in July..
New port is delayed....can I apply for Visa with my old port?

Hi all..
At what point can your adult dependants apply for visiting Visa after one gets F1 approval.

Is it better for the adult dependants to apply for B1 or F2?

Oggg:

Change of name due to what reason?

Change of name due to divorce

Chonco:


Is it for Blue port or Red one?

The standard e enhanced one I guess

Oggg:

Lol
The stipulated amount for Ibadan is even 17,800
Anything more than this belongs to the officer.
I tell people this, because of the massive corruption goin on in immigration office, stop waiting till u need the port next week before coming here to complain and complain of not gettin booklet.

U are trying to break through a system which encourages corruption big time and as such it won’t be easy.

If u want to do ur port, DIY method... and say u need it in 3 months or so, start now.. do not wait because u see this road cud get lonely, but in the end when u do all urself without enriching one cow and triumph and save ur money, you will understand how good all of this feels.
I encourage everyone to do as much as u can and read as much as u can on this thread. Barely few pages and some of us dnt want to read. DIY works in every state, I noticed it’s more in the southern states our ppl treat us this way... has anyone from the North come to complain of how no booklet or how he cudnt get thru the process?

No. Sorry to say, but this is the way it works in Nigeria and unfortunately in only part of our dear country. Stop complaining and pick urself up.

A lot of ppl have gone through ur path and dropped their experiences, u might learn one or two tricks in dealing/escaping the thieves.

Pls how much do I pay for change of name...they are charging me 55k in Festac.

Spidermon:


I just left the Abeokuta Immigration office now. I was told there was no booklets even for parole. I was told to go to Lagos.
I wonder what they are doing in the building if they can't produce ports for citizens.
I think they are just hoarding the few left for VIPs.

God help us in this country,.. that is why everyone is trying to Jakpa

HazelCanny:
Hi..I want to do mine at Abeokuta...I am hearing there is no booklet...is there anyone who has done there' and can confirm this pls.

Pls any insight on this from anyone who has had experience with Abeokuta?

Hi..I want to do mine at Abeokuta...I am hearing there is no booklet...is there anyone who has done there' and can confirm this pls.

Good morning house.. pls with 1year PG certificate, how many years of PGWP do you get?

ChiefDaddy1:
Please my WES says waiting for verifiction from my University. University of Ibadan to be precise. Do I need to go to the school or wait till the school

Hi ..pls how did you go about getting your transcript here...how long did it take u? How much as well? Is there any reliable you can direct me to? Pls I need your response asap.
Thanks.

Seankay323:
WES is asking me to submit a Confirmation of Award letter(MSc) in order to complete my evaluation. Please has anyone experienced this?

Pls how did u sort this issue?

How can a school collect N27,000 to do verification? Hmmmm...LASU there is God too!

adeleks:
I used ices. Sent soft copy from Unilorin. Advantage: cheaper( no courier fee), faster (took Unilorin 3weeks to process transcript and it was acknowledged after 3 weeks)

Hi Adeleks pls did your school email just the transcript to ices or with a copy of your certificate.?

What else did you send personally to ices? Can I use a notification of result? I want to use ices to evaluate my masters and to save cost.

Pls anyone else with the answer relating to ices should kindly respond.

Can I use voter's card as I'd?
Thanks.

Hi guys..is it everyone taking TEF that has French background? I need those 4 points for French as a second language. But I have minimal French background.Is it possible to get at least 4 for each category in 3 months?

bellong:


It is a yes only if you are the HR manager. The occupation available for HR is HR manager.

Yes I Know....I went through the occupation list.Thanks.
It's 190 and it's even limited.