NewStats: 3,261,672 , 8,174,726 topics. Date: Friday, 30 May 2025 at 04:39 AM 5x66z

liliberth:
Hello please, I am finding it hard to get universities for fall 2025, I am interested in public health at masters level and I do not want to apply through SOPHAS.

Will be glad if anyone can suggest universities that are easy to apply to. Thanks

Add this University of North Carolina at Charlotte

liliberth:
Please issions for 2025 have they started cos all I see is for fall 2024, and I do not know if I can meet up. Thanks

Most schools are already round up ission process for Fall 2024.
ission for 2025 session mostly open from July/August 2024...

Ayosharon4321:
Hello house,

Please how long does WES ICAP take? It’s been 11 business days and I have no update. It says 8days on their website.
Am I supposed to be worried, this is so frustrating.

Generally, it takes 4 weeks.
The 8 days on the website started counting when your transcripts and documents have been verified and accepted.

If your transcripts were sent electronically by your university, it might take 3 weeks to get your evaluation report but if were sent using courier service, the WES will send it back to your university for verification which might add probably extra 2 weeks to the whole timeline...

Phraser:
Please how long would it likely take before I hear from the embassy?

Is this Lagos or Abuja? Did you pay in the bank or through app?

I understand paying through the bank app takes at most 24 hours for Abuja

A quick one please guys 🙏.
I am currently studying in the UK to be finishing next year and would therefore like to further my masters or Ph.D in 🇺🇸. But before then, I’m currently thinking of applying for a tourist (B-2 visa).

Do you think this is a good move? Will it affect/enhance my study visa application later on the following year? Or do you reckon I just forget about the visit and apply for the study visa once I finish next year from my program.

Further, provided you advise I go ahead and apply for the tourist visa and gets approved, can I switch from the tourist visa to a study visa in the States? or do I need to return and reapply all over for the study visa.

Please your kind and brotherly advise will be highly appreciated.

Regards.

Slimszy:


Is this Lagos or Abuja? Did you pay in the bank or through app?

I understand paying through the bank app takes at most 24 hours for Abuja

I did mine in lagos and paid through the app.
Its close to 2weeks now and nothing yet from them.

Please guys for recently refused they are no available dates but they are available dates for regular, is anyone experiencing the same thing and how long till they open up dates, any ideas? Please help.

Slimszy:


Is this Lagos or Abuja? Did you pay in the bank or through app?

I understand paying through the bank app takes at most 24 hours for Abuja

Lagos. And I paid at the bank.

One question: as it stands, does it mean I have not yet scheduled an interview? They have to first approve my request before I can schedule an interview? Is that how it works?

Debbieeeeeee:

They’ll send you an email once you’re approved then you’ll be able to see the date box to choose a date after entering your Mrv number

Hi. The MRV number is the 15-digit transaction reference number on the receipt, right?

Younggee19:
Please guys for recently refused they are no available dates but they are available dates for regular, is anyone experiencing the same thing and how long till they open up dates, any ideas? Please help.

Kenny4smart:
A quick one please guys 🙏.
I am currently studying in the UK to be finishing next year and would therefore like to further my masters or Ph.D in 🇺🇸. But before then, I’m currently thinking of applying for a tourist (B-2 visa).

Do you think this is a good move? Will it affect/enhance my study visa application later on the following year? Or do you reckon I just forget about the visit and apply for the study visa once I finish next year from my program.

Further, provided you advise I go ahead and apply for the tourist visa and gets approved, can I switch from the tourist visa to a study visa in the States? or do I need to return and reapply all over for the study visa.

Please your kind and brotherly advise will be highly appreciated.

Regards.

Hey 🤠

1. If you are a Nigerian presently studying in the UK without any relative or jobs or residency status which tie you to the UK upon graduation, then i will you stake the gamble . But the only B1/B2 visa i will recommend you to apply for is the one that will have the or coordination of your present institution (ie education tours , academic seminars , exchange programs etc) which will guarantee your visa success 75%.

2. By that , your present studentship In the UK will stand as your tie to the UK because USA consular will concludes that a reasonable student won't abscond to the USA or stay behind when he or she has only 1 year left to bag his or her certificate .

3. Yes , if you finally got the B1/B2 you can change to F1 status if you follow the policies and procedures .

4. If you wait till after your graduation in the UK before you apply for Msc / Phd , its still 50/50 chances . You will still have to proof ties to the UK and proof financial ability with no immigrant intent before your F1 visa can be granted.

5. If you cannot proof ties to the UK then you will have to return to Nigeria and apply for your F1 visa (perhaps you should be able to proof some ties in your fatherland).

6. Alternatively, you can transfer your credits from your present institution in the UK to an accredited institution in the USA (complex process though) and many UK universities have an exchange scheme with some USA universities (explore these options ).


Best Wishes 🙏

Except the need for you to travel to the US on a B1/B2 visa is incredibly pressing, I suggest that you see out your one remaining year on your student visa and then apply for the F1 visa. There is no need risking a denial at this point when, if you get the F1 visa next year, you can literally visit the same places while you are in the US on an F1 that you want to see this year on a B1/B2 visa. More than likely, those places are not going to change before next year.

Kenny4smart:
A quick one please guys 🙏.
I am currently studying in the UK to be finishing next year and would therefore like to further my masters or Ph.D in 🇺🇸. But before then, I’m currently thinking of applying for a tourist (B-2 visa).

Do you think this is a good move? Will it affect/enhance my study visa application later on the following year? Or do you reckon I just forget about the visit and apply for the study visa once I finish next year from my program.

Further, provided you advise I go ahead and apply for the tourist visa and gets approved, can I switch from the tourist visa to a study visa in the States? or do I need to return and reapply all over for the study visa.

Please your kind and brotherly advise will be highly appreciated.

Regards.

Phraser:


Lagos. And I paid at the bank.

One question: as it stands, does it mean I have not yet scheduled an interview? They have to first approve my request before I can schedule an interview? Is that how it works?

Baba, you'll receive an email once your request has been approved. Only after then can you schedule an interview appointment. Until then, you'll need to calm down and wait for the email. Cheers!

Younggee19:
Please guys for recently refused they are no available dates but they are available dates for regular, is anyone experiencing the same thing and how long till they open up dates, any ideas? Please help.

Cc OyoTunjiUSA

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Hey 🤠

1. If you are a Nigerian presently studying in the UK without any relative or jobs or residency status which tie you to the UK upon graduation, then i will you stake the gamble . But the only B1/B2 visa i will recommend you to apply for is the one that will have the or coordination of your present institution (ie education tours , academic seminars , exchange programs etc) which will guarantee your visa success 75%.

2. By that , your present studentship In the UK will stand as your tie to the UK because USA consular will concludes that a reasonable student won't abscond to the USA or stay behind when he or she has only 1 year left to bag his or her certificate .

3. Yes , if you finally got the B1/B2 you can change to F1 status if you follow the policies and procedures .

4. If you wait till after your graduation in the UK before you apply for Msc / Phd , its still 50/50 chances . You will still have to proof ties to the UK and proof financial ability with no immigrant intent before your F1 visa can be granted.

5. If you cannot proof ties to the UK then you will have to return to Nigeria and apply for your F1 visa (perhaps you should be able to proof some ties in your fatherland).

6. Alternatively, you can transfer your credits from your present institution in the UK to an accredited institution in the USA (complex process though) and many UK universities have an exchange scheme with some USA universities (explore these options ).


Best Wishes 🙏



Thank you for your contribution. Much appreciated.

JohnZak:
Except the need for you to travel to the US on a B1/B2 visa is incredibly pressing, I suggest that you see out your one remaining year on your student visa and then apply for the F1 visa. There is no need risking a denial at this point when, if you get the F1 visa next year, you can literally visit the same places while you are in the US on an F1 that you want to see this year on a B1/B2 visa. More than likely, those places are not going to change before next year.

Thank you. Much appreciated

Alakoriomo:


Cc OyoTunjiUSA

Hey 🤠

1. While you are waiting for the embassy's response. Merge your MRV payment receipt, SEVIS payment confirmation, and your I 20 bio data together and email to the embassy from your portal via option . Explain to them your need for another appointment.

2. Naturally, you are supposed to wait for some time as a 2nd timer before you can be granted another appointment slot but that is not always the rule of the game . Population of current appointment seekers also matters .


Best Wishes 🙏

Hello everyone, can anyone please recommend universities that have low tuition fees? I want to apply for a Masters Program, but I don't know which state to focus on.

Also, is there any ongoing scholarship application at the moment?

Thank you.

ceeejaytee:
Hello everyone, can anyone please recommend universities that have low tuition fees? I want to apply for a Masters Program, but I don't know which state to focus on.

Also, is there any ongoing scholarship application at the moment?

Thank you.

Kansas, Arkansas, Ohio, Mississippi, Kentucky, Louisiana, Indiana are all relatively affordable states.

ceeejaytee:
Hello everyone, can anyone please recommend universities that have low tuition fees? I want to apply for a Masters Program, but I don't know which state to focus on.

Also, is there any ongoing scholarship application at the moment?

Thank you.

You might just want to put
Universities with low tuition in your Google search.

Best to start with the course you want to study first then check for tuition fees. Just as an international student you are subject to our of state tuition fees. Secondly the school application will also estimate your living expenses

Scholarships and funding are specific to each school and you'll find that information from school website check for financial aid section or just email the department and ask for available funding.

Plenty current and past intl students also share their process on YouTube so search there. Type in the search bar and you will get recommendations

Stevenssen:

Kansas, Arkansas, Ohio, Mississippi, Kentucky, Louisiana, Indiana are all relatively affordable states.

Thank you so much! Do the schools there require an exam to be taken before applying?

Kenny4smart:
A quick one please guys 🙏.
I am currently studying in the UK to be finishing next year and would therefore like to further my masters or Ph.D in 🇺🇸. But before then, I’m currently thinking of applying for a tourist (B-2 visa).

Do you think this is a good move? Will it affect/enhance my study visa application later on the following year? Or do you reckon I just forget about the visit and apply for the study visa once I finish next year from my program.

Further, provided you advise I go ahead and apply for the tourist visa and gets approved, can I switch from the tourist visa to a study visa in the States? or do I need to return and reapply all over for the study visa.

Please your kind and brotherly advise will be highly appreciated.

Regards.

Guys please I need more responses on this. While the 2 contributions I’ve received so far are both well thought-out, they are as well conflicting and this confusion was what brought me here for suggestions in the first place.

Consequently, I need more sincere submissions.

Regards.

Taal17:

You might just want to put
Universities with low tuition in your Google search.

Best to start with the course you want to study first then check for tuition fees. Just as an international student you are subject to our of state tuition fees. Secondly the school application will also estimate your living expenses

Scholarships and funding are specific to each school and you'll find that information from school website check for financial aid section or just email the department and ask for available funding.

Plenty current and past intl students also share their process on YouTube so search there. Type in the search bar and you will get recommendations

Thank you!! This is really informative. I actually thought out of state fees are like other states within the US

Abuja has just released dates for F1 interview

Pls can someone add me to the visa appointment search WhatsApp group f1 visa, Lagos. My no: 08034617061. Pls it's urgent

Phraser:


Hi. The MRV number is the 15-digit transaction reference number on the receipt, right?

Kenny4smart:



Guys please I need more responses on this. While the 2 contributions I’ve received so far are both well thought-out, they are as well conflicting and this confusion was what brought me here for suggestions in the first place.

Consequently, I need more sincere submissions.

Regards.

Hello, I am currently in your position. This is what I did. This will be a long post, I apologize.

I finished my MA in the UK in 2021. Post graduation, I was working part time here and there, as per UK usual. I applied for fall 2024 to 8 universities, all fully funded programs. I go itted into 3, 1 waitlist, and 4 rejections. I just did my visa interview last month, it was granted. My Visa is arriving soon.

Key things to note.

My masters and PhD is in exactly the same field. So I am not jumping from A to B.

I have never ever been to the US before, nor have I ever applied for their Visa.

My PhD is fully funded with over 10k excess left over.

My interview lasted like 2mins.

Please, please, please.... apply to the best school you can enter. The school is very very important and will affect your visa. School and funding is the most important thing from my experience. It is harder to deny a havard or princeton scholar than someone going to rashford state university or Onana school of business. I see people talking about home ties and all that, THAT IS A NIGERIA PROBLEM AND YOU ARE IN THE UK. THAT PROBLEM IS BENEATH YOU!!!

VO in Nigeria are people with prejudice and strong belief that we all want to run away and never return. They are very tight. It is not like that abroad. If you can, go to Belfast for the interview, things are very chill there. The VO are soft friendly people.

Apply to a top school, the best you can get into and have full funding. When asked about post graduation plans... I said "to go back to Nigeria and use my skills in education, research and development". Just show intent to go back home, all that home ties nonsense is BENEATH you.

Now, for your application, make sure you write GRE, you dont need toefl. I wrote GRE twice. Try to score above 300. I scored 312. Just try your best, please. Try to study well in school and graduate with a good grade. Transcript matters alot. I made merit.

Try to score a first class score in your thesis, it really really helps. Make sure atleast two of your references are from your UK university. Try to not use Nigerian professors. They don't rate our things. Its unfair but that's the way of the world.

I applied to Emory, UM, Ohio state university, Indiana university, Purdue, Bowling green state university, UPenn, and Penn state. Look for schools in top 150 or so. Dont go too far down. You need a top school so they can shower you with so much funding and you will be confident for interview.


Try to publish your Masters thesis before you apply, it really helps. Also I wanted to apply to 12 schools, but I stopped after my second ission offer came in.

BE CONFIDENT WHEN YOU GET THERE FOR INTERVIEW. TALK LIKE YOU KNOW WHAT YOU'RE SAYING.

GO FORTH AND CONQUER!!!!!!



No over think am, it is not rocket science.

Phraser:


Hi. The MRV number is the 15-digit transaction reference number on the receipt, right?

Yes, it is.

Padraic:




Hello, I am currently in your position. This is what I did. This will be a long post, I apologize.

I finished my MA in the UK in 2021. Post graduation, I was working part time here and there, as per UK usual. I applied for fall 2024 to 8 universities, all fully funded programs. I go itted into 3, 1 waitlist, and 4 rejections. I just did my visa interview last month, it was granted. My Visa is arriving soon.

Key things to note.

My masters and PhD is in exactly the same field. So I am not jumping from A to B.

I have never ever been to the US before, nor have I ever applied for their Visa.

My PhD is fully funded with over 10k excess left over.

My interview lasted like 2mins.

Please, please, please.... apply to the best school you can enter. The school is very very important and will affect your visa. School and funding is the most important thing from my experience. It is harder to deny a havard or princeton scholar than someone going to rashford state university or Onana school of business. I see people talking about home ties and all that, THAT IS A NIGERIA PROBLEM AND YOU ARE IN THE UK. THAT PROBLEM IS BENEATH YOU!!!

VO in Nigeria are people with prejudice and strong belief that we all want to run away and never return. They are very tight. It is not like that abroad. If you can, go to Belfast for the interview, things are very chill there. The VO are soft friendly people.

Apply to a top school, the best you can get into and have full funding. When asked about post graduation plans... I said "to go back to Nigeria and use my skills in education, research and development". Just show intent to go back home, all that home ties nonsense is BENEATH you.

Now, for your application, make sure you write GRE, you dont need toefl. I wrote GRE twice. Try to score above 300. I scored 312. Just try your best, please. Try to study well in school and graduate with a good grade. Transcript matters alot. I made merit.

Try to score a first class score in your thesis, it really really helps. Make sure atleast two of your references are from your UK university. Try to not use Nigerian professors. They don't rate our things. Its unfair but that's the way of the world.

I applied to Emory, UM, Ohio state university, Indiana university, Purdue, Bowling green state university, UPenn, and Penn state. Look for schools in top 150 or so. Dont go too far down. You need a top school so they can shower you with so much funding and you will be confident for interview.


Try to publish your Masters thesis before you apply, it really helps. Also I wanted to apply to 12 schools, but I stopped after my second ission offer came in.

BE CONFIDENT WHEN YOU GET THERE FOR INTERVIEW. TALK LIKE YOU KNOW WHAT YOU'RE SAYING.

GO FORTH AND CONQUER!!!!!!



No over think am, it is not rocket science.

Thank you Sir/Ma.
This is all comprehensive. Much appreciated. God bless

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Kenny4smart:

Thank you Sir/Ma.
This is all comprehensive. Much appreciated. God bless

No Problem, Chief.

Happy to provide update from my experience.

Is it possible to pay SEVIS fee online? I couldn't find a way to pay it online, so I had someone in the U.S. visit a Western Union branch; but he was told that he couldn't pay it on my behalf, that I had to be physically present before they can process the payment.

This doesn't seem sensible. Could someone kindly explain how I can pay the fee, online if possible?