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General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 (1968992 Views)
Hazardd(m): 5:00am On Nov 02, 2021 |
Illumined9933:Did you send only the hnd or do u include ND? |
Gent2nice: 5:54am On Nov 02, 2021 |
Ensure to update your day 160 to reflect the new changes travel and resumption date. Using uncle as sponsor should have been the best o since his carries the bulk money , they will most likely reckon with the name on your i20 IvannahG: |
Crystalgirl: 6:02am On Nov 02, 2021 |
Hi everyone
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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 16 by Nobody: 8:08am On Nov 02, 2021 |
You include both.
Hazardd: |
emmanuelle27: 8:13am On Nov 02, 2021 |
Ball State University virtual info session on 18th November, $60 app fee waived for attendees, WES evaluation required, TOEFL waived for Nigerian applicants. Registration link https://issions.bsu.edu//?id=badaeccf-6b5e-4c70-87a1-f9294d9739a1
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IvannahG: 8:29am On Nov 02, 2021 |
Thank you, please how exactly do I update it because it’s been submitted already. When I tried to retrieve it, it showed the option to create a new application or just view the confirmation page. So do I create a new application? Gent2nice: |
IvannahG: 8:42am On Nov 02, 2021 |
Hello house, Good morning. Please I’m running out of time, my interview is next Monday. If anyone can be so kind as to explain step by step how do I do this ds 160 update on an already submitted application, would really appreciate it please. My appointment is already confirmed with one ds 160 barcode, how exactly do I go about an update at this stage?
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Highzhikk: 8:46am On Nov 02, 2021 |
Fill a new ds160 entirely, go to your CGI portal and update it by inserting your new DS160 confirmation code
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IvannahG: 8:56am On Nov 02, 2021 |
Okay will do, Thank you for the timely response Highzhikk: |
Waskylala: 9:02am On Nov 02, 2021 |
Good morning gurus in the house Please I need una help My uncle is a medical doctor in the US and will be my sponsor when applying, will it affect my chances of getting US student visa? |
beejhay69: 9:56am On Nov 02, 2021 |
IvannahG: https://nairaland.unblockandhide.com/6354180/general-usa-student-visa-enquiries-part/416#104502637 3 Likes 2 Shares |
Boyofgrace(m): 10:54am On Nov 02, 2021 |
Hello Nairalanders, Please my ER in lagos was denied this morning. When I applied I sent only my I-20, sevis receipt payment and ission letter. Please was there any document I am suppose to submit I didn’t?? Please help my early start date is Dec 11th |
IvannahG: 11:12am On Nov 02, 2021 |
Thanks a lot beejhay69: |
Vahn: 11:40am On Nov 02, 2021 |
Boyofgrace:60days to start of program |
Boyofgrace(m): 11:46am On Nov 02, 2021 |
Vahn:Thank you for you response but do I need to submit my DS 160 form before applying or I can’t applying before submitting for ER |
Lindakaren: 12:35pm On Nov 02, 2021 |
Hi hello house I want to go for my masters in the us.I studied home economics education ..I am thinking of a course to apply for whne am choosing a school..I need suggestions pls.I was thinking of applying for nursing,or do I go for something related to my course or what other suggestions do u guys have pls help me out..
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NigPatriot(m): 1:01pm On Nov 02, 2021 |
Some people come here just to seek information, as soon as they get their visa. They disappear into thin air. For Some, even the least thing you can do which is to post your transcript, you still don't. Thats why I've even stopped replying DMs on here. Lets all be doing the "me, myself and I" lifestyle and see how far it leads us then. 19 Likes 1 Share |
Vahn: 1:09pm On Nov 02, 2021 |
Boyofgrace:just complete your ds160 please, it was after i did mine that time, that they responded to me |
GUYESS: 2:09pm On Nov 02, 2021 |
Hello Everyone, I've been a silent reader of this section, fortunately, i got an offer this year to pursue an Associate degree in Nursing, which I took hoping my case would be different. So I had my Visa interview today at Abuja Embassy but I was only delayed at the moment. Kindly, find below my transcript for your scrutiny and comments. I was asked just 4 questions (out of the 32 questions I'd initially prepared, lol) by a very tall white guy; VO: Have you travelled out before? ME: No, I haven't had a reason to, prior to this time. VO: I can see you're going for an Associate degree in Nursing from NHCC, what's your first degree? ME: BSc in Microbiology from the University of Port Harcourt. VO: Why are you going for this course? ME: I developed a ion for nursing during the course of my work experiences in healthcare facilities and the nature of my 1st degree course where I got to work closely with medical practitioners most especially with nurses, I got to encounter the various aspect of patient care and the tenacities of these nurses to provide excellent healthcare to the patients always drew my iration, this ignited my ion to pursue a nursing degree. VO:What do you intend to do after graduation? ME: After graduation, I intend to utilize the Optional Practical Training for a period of 3 to 4months in order to have more clinical experiences which will be leveraged on upon my return to Nigeria and upon my return, this degree will enable me be reabsorbed as a full time staff at my current place of work in the capacity of a licensed nurse (I currently work as a Volunteer Healthcare Assistant in a hospital); I have a written agreement with the hospital management to this effect. I hope to influence the health practice at my work place to a global standard with the clinical knowledge and expertise gained. Then I also talked about partnering with NGOs such as WHO and SFH in order to volunteer my services for the provision of affordable and accessible healthcare services to some remote communities in my state. Please, is it advisable to reapply or I should secure an MSc ission related to my 1st degree because I know that my No.2 question was a redflag. I sincerely do not feel bad nor disappointed reasons being that I know by God's grace, I will get my Visa soon. My fellow nairalanders, kindly advise me on the next step to take. Thanks. 3 Likes |
chibertha(f): 2:29pm On Nov 02, 2021 |
To me oooh. It is always better to go to the embassy with something related to your first degree or job. These guys have a different standard for Nigerians applying from Nigeria. Going to the embassy with another course at this point to me will make it look like you are desperate and glaring say na............. look into the following how did you fill the part that has to do with your work that's the place a lot of us miss out, what we fail to realize is that is usually the main selling point. do you work for a government hospital or a private one? if it is the latter your guess is as good as mine! GUYESS: 2 Likes |
Rommy1: 2:41pm On Nov 02, 2021 |
Hello everyone. please I will like to ask when requesting for ER (emergency request), do I use my "earliest ission date' or "start date" on my Sevis form to calculate the 60 days for ER??
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Erudite77: 2:51pm On Nov 02, 2021 |
NigPatriot: I agree with you! |
obibanks: 3:29pm On Nov 02, 2021 |
House, please help me out. What's does the US Student Visa process involve?
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TWoods(m): 3:56pm On Nov 02, 2021 |
GUYESS: Why don't you try again, this time with a bachelor's degree in nursing? I don't think it is fair that you can't change your degree if you already are working in a nursing capacity in Nigeria today. 1 Like |
Oofay: 4:09pm On Nov 02, 2021 |
Dates are available for Abuja regular appointments o.
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kennethjunior(m): 4:10pm On Nov 02, 2021 |
Visa Approved 2nd November 2021 No funding $31k Lagos second attempt First attempt Abuja Nigeria August 2021 VO: Have you traveled out before Me: No I haven’t VO: Your first time right yeah? Me: Sure VO: Who’s going to sponsor you? Me: My uncle VO: So what does your uncle do Me: he’s a real estate developer and a car dealer Vo: A car dealer. That’s nice vo: where do you work? Me: Told Him VO: what’s your job role Me: Quality assurance engineer Vo: whats your highest degree qualification Me: I have B.eng in Mechanical engineering Vo: types for a very long time sorry at this time you don’t qualify try again Me: ok thank you very much. Second attempt Vo: Please me your port and I-20 Me: ok. Good morning. He didn’t respond Vo: where are you going to? Me: I’m going to the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. Northwest Arkansas Vo: what are you going to do there? Me. I’m going there to attain a masters degree in the university. Then he said why? I was confused then I just said. Well the program is going to give me an advancement in my career. I will have the opportunity to specialize in industrial engineering in fact this course will equip me with practical skills needed in engineering management. Vo: who is going to sponsor you? Me: My uncle will be funding it. He also sponsored my undergraduate program. Vo: what does he do? Me. He’s a real estate developer and a property developer here in Lagos Abuja and Benin Vo: what do you do? Me: I’m a quality assurance engineer. I execute manual and automated quality checks on solar systems, I also carry out routine operational checks on solar system after installation. Vo: ok. Take your I-20 put it where you can have access to it when traveling. Have a nice time in America. Never give up keep trying. Practice very well and don’t cram. Above all pray very hard. God will come through. 40 Likes 4 Shares |
jamess32: 4:21pm On Nov 02, 2021 |
Oofay:Thanks so much for notifying us 1 Like |
Adejal: 4:21pm On Nov 02, 2021 |
Congratulations
kennethjunior: 1 Like |
Joeonel(m): 4:29pm On Nov 02, 2021 |
Congratulations bro! Pls how do i pay SEVIS FEE. |
lucyAA: 4:48pm On Nov 02, 2021 |
Visa approved, 5th attempt, Lagos, 2nd Nov 2021. Before I share my story, I will like to say just a few things. My interview was scheduled for 11am but I got there few minutes to 10am (Lagos and Traffic). When I got to the premises, those “opportunist” were trying to milk me. They took me to a shop saying I have to arrange my documents in a certain way. I told them I have the right documents and they are already arranged accordingly. They said the picture I have on my DS 160 confirmation page is different from the hard copy port photograph I had, and I will have to take a new photograph. I didn’t oblige and I insisted I will use it like that. They said I have to photocopy the data page of my port and take it in else, I will be sent back. I told them that, this isn’t my first time here and I have never heard of such before. The guy gave up on me and left. It is very important to have your complete documents and arrange them appropriately so you don’t end up getting scammed by those guys. They will say many things to you but don’t pay attention. There was no crowd at the Lagos Embassy today, and I noticed that they have made some remarkable changes (I am not quite sure if they relocated to another floor or just renovated the place. But whatever the case may be, it looks entirely different from the last time I visited in Nov 2020). There were lots of approvals from a particular white guy with tattoos and piercings. You could win his heart if you are very confident, chatty and have a good sense of humor (People he denied gave only one word reply and they stuttered a bit). 1st Attempt – Lagos – Western Illinois University - $4k scholarship 2nd Attempt – Abuja - Western Illinois University- $4k scholarship 3rd Attempt - Abuja - Western Illinois University- $4k scholarship 4th Attempt – Abuja - Western Illinois University- $4k scholarship 5th Attempt – Lagos – Middle Tennessee State University My Profile COA - $36,500 Scholarship - $8000 GRE- Nil GMAT – Nil Appointment - Regular TRANSCRIPT Me: Good morning Sir (with a big smile on my face) VO: Goodmorning. Please me your port and I-20 Me: Sorry, I am very nervous Sir (I said this while ing my documents to him) Vo: Oh don’t worry, It’s Ok, I understand. So I can see you are going to Middle Tennessee State University to study Information Technology? Me: Yes, that is very correct. VO: What is your latest certification/degree? Me: I had my first degree in Information and Communication Engineering from xyz University, I graduated in July 2018. VO: That’s your undergraduate study right? Me: Yes, it is. VO: What have you been doing since then? Me: Oh after my undergraduate studies, I went for the compulsory NYSC program, where I served as a Software Analyst at XYZ limited after which I got a job at XYZ. I am working as an Information Technology Auditor and I have been with them for 2 years. VO: How did you know about MTSU? Me: MTSU was first recommended to me by my supervisor at work, Mr. John Pink and I furthered my research by ing my program advisor, Dr. Amy, to know more about the course curriculum. VO: Why MTSU? Me: MTSU offers one of the best course curriculum in the US. The university offers an additional certification in advance data analytics and visualization. Also, the course curriculum perfectly aligns with my career goal and it will provide me with the advanced knowledge and hands on experience I critically need to implement a decision system in my department on my return to Nigeria. This system will collect business data, analyze it and transform it into useful business intelligence thereby providing solutions to complex business problems. In addition, I have a high CGPA of 3.64/4.0, and MTSU was kind enough to offer me 23% off my cost of attendance VO: Great! Who will be sponsoring you? Me: My Dad! He is a professor at xyz university and an established business man. He owns a logistics company that is into transportation of petroleum products within Nigeria. He has operations in Bauchi, Warri, Edo and Akwa Ibom. Presently, he has an average number of 25 staffs in those operations VO: (He kept on nodding his head and seemed impressed) How many siblings do you have? Me: I have 2 elder brothers who are married, and a younger sister studying law in the university of xyz. VO: Did your elder brothers study in the US? Me: No they didn’t but the 2nd studied in UK and he is back in Nigeria and married. VO: He was sponsored by your Dad too? Me: Yes Sir, he was. VO: Awesome! So what’s your plan after the completion of your Master’s degree in the US? Me: Oh in the organization I currently work, we have been working on quite a number of projects and proposal which are targeted at the top organizations in the technology industry. By next year, we will be sealing the deals and we will be starting the Information Technology audit the year after. I want to be at the center of this massive growth so after the completion of my degree, I will be returning back to my organization and get integrated into the process. The decision system I plan on implementing will also be tested in the IT environment of those organizations. VO: (he kept on nodding his head) I can see the course is for 2 years, what are you going to be doing when you leave them? Why do you still wanna come back? Me: (I smiled) Oh no, I am not leaving them. I am only going on study leave for 2 years after which I will be back to even take on a higher role. I have a letter to that effect Sir, and it is here with me. VO: Oh don’t worry… Ok so what if you get OPT and most likely get a job? ME: (We both laughed) and I said no Sir, I really want to be involved in the project going on in my organization on my return and the decision system I plan on implementing, won’t be done if I remain in the US. I would love to come back. VO: But what if it is a job that will be paying way higher than what you are currently earning? Won’t you take the job? I mean, it will be a good thing to be paid that high and just enjoy yourself Me: (We both laughed again) Sir, the organization I currently work is a multinational firm and we have presence in over 167 countries. I have a dream to become the youngest and first female audit partner in the organization and I can’t achieve this if I remain in the US or accept a job there. It will be a dream come true if I am given the opportunity to study in the US as it will be a step to achieving my dreams. VO: (He kept on nodding his head and was impressed). Ok I noticed you have been using a particular school for your prior applications and you are switching to MTSU. Why is that? Me: Oh that is very correct Sir, I applied to WIU but switched to MTSU because the masters in IT program offered in MTSU comes with an additional certification in advance data analytics and visualizing which will provide the hands experience I critically need to implement a decision system on my return to Nigeria. VO: (He smiled and started typing for a long while) Me: (The silence was becoming sickening so I decided to complement his tattoos and ear piercings) I so much love your piercings and tattoos did you get it done in Nigeria or the US? VO: (He stopped typing and looked at me laughing) Thank you! I got this particular tattoo in xx country, this one was done in xx country and this was done when I travelled to xx country. I travel a lot. Me: (We both laughed) I love tattoos but I am scared of the needles and the pain I would have to through. VO: hahaha the pain is only for a moment. Congratulations, I will be approving your visa blah blah blah. I was speechless and suddenly turned deaf. Me: Thank you very much Sir, you made my day! So guys here are a few tips; 1. Pray like you’ve never prepared, and prepare like you’ve never prayed. You have to trust God with all your heart and commit your ways unto him. My approval today was purely by His Grace. I kept on confessing positive things, and calling my visa into existence while fasting and praying. 2. Don’t listen to what people say. I was told they hardly approve visa in Lagos. I was told there are always few approvals for those going for spring entry. I was told that once you have been delayed, it becomes difficult to get an approval. I was asked to give up and probably try other countries. But, all these didn’t stop me. I only focused my heart, ears and mind to what God said in the bible regarding victory and I stood by that word. 3. There is no “One answer fits all”, you have to be unique and stand out. You have to speak with ion, You have to be confident and you must first believe in your heart to get the approval. Anything is possible if you believe!! WHAT GOD CANNOT DO, DOES NOT EXIST. 61 Likes 8 Shares |
KangaIye: 4:48pm On Nov 02, 2021 |
emmanuelle27: Not available anymore ![]()
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Oofay: 4:59pm On Nov 02, 2021 |
Congratulations! Eye abi? kennethjunior: |
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