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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by ijmildy: 12:38am On Apr 27
I wish to confirm whether VOs are now checking sponsor's bank statements.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by Anatune101: 2:13am On Apr 27
Good evening
Please can I be added to F1 WhatsApp group for upcoming dates

Here’s my number

07034609103
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by Anatune101: 2:15am On Apr 27
Jmandotcom:
Alright, thank you very much.





Good evening
Please can I be added to F1 WhatsApp group for upcoming dates

Here’s my number

07034609103
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by Anatune101: 2:15am On Apr 27
OyoTunjiUSA:


Hey 🤠

1. Quote the duration on your Form I 20 my friend . That Form I-20 is even important than your F1 visa (if granted) because you can keep going as an international student in the USA with valid Form I 20 but with an expired student visa.

2. How do you mean that you don't want to spend more than 5 years on the program ? Are you part of the senate

of the school or staff professors ? If your present admission is for PhD you can even spend 10 years (God forbid for you) . PhD programs has the highest student drop-outs of all degree categories (Bsc, Msc,Phd) in academics.

3. Even if your I 20 says 10 years, you should be happy and follow the date because majority of you will want to stay behind after study and that I 20 will keep you going after the expiration of your visa. ** However, you can graduate before the date quoted on your Form I 20 or Admision letter . This should not even be your worry. Focus on how to secure your visa.


Best Wishes 🙏
Good evening
Please can I be added to F1 WhatsApp group for upcoming dates

Here’s my number

07034609103
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by Anatune101: 2:17am On Apr 27
OyoTunjiUSA:



Hey 🤠


*** Send the money for that drop-shipping to me to get a bottle of Champagne because i want to hint you something .


1. You do not need to renew your F1 visa again if you dont have the intention to leave the USA . Stop looking at the expiration date on your visa because Its irrelevant and no sworn officer is gonna arrest you. Your F1-visa has no relevance to your status inside the USA. Its just an authorization to travel to the USA and request to enter the USA at a port of entry. After you have been admitted to the USA as an international student , then your visa serves no purpose.

2. Like all other students in the USA, when admitted in F-1 status, you are granted “Duration of Status. (check it out inside your expired visa D/S) ” This means that your immigration status does not expire, providing you maintain your F-1 status by attending classes and keeping up with your school works.

3. If you have graduated and just seeking this opinion, then that means that you are a playful -student because you must have apply for OPT (if your degree qualify) between 90 days b4 your graduation and 60 days after your graduation (you still have plenty of time). OPT is another work authorization that will keep you going legally in America even with your expired visa.

4. HURRY to your DSO office and table your mind to him or her . Forget about the renewal of your visa and focus in maintaining your student status by extending I 20, transfering , opt , etc.


Best Wishes 🙏

Good evening
Please can I be added to F1 WhatsApp group for upcoming dates

Here’s my number

07034609103
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by Anatune101: 2:18am On Apr 27
OyoTunjiUSA:



Hey 🤠

@Aishat89.

** Truft University, though a private institution in the USA is still very well respected , and therefore should keep to their policies (40% grant off tuition payment for your sister).

*** And Yes, the $300 has to be paid first in order for the admissions office to take your sister serious and start the processing of her Form I-20. That's the norm.

1. Either they give your sister GTA or not , you must send your dad's financial capability evidence (bank statement) to Truft before they can issue her Form I 20.

2. Yes , she must go to her F1 visa interview with your dad's financial evidence (perhaps the original copy of the one she sent to Truft). Her tuition deficit will reflect in her Form I 20 and the CO (consular officer) will ask her how she want to offset it upon resumption.

3. Don't rush. Focus on securing her Form I 20 and the payment of SEVIS fee as well as the MRV (Visa fee payment @ GTB) first. Once those ones are settled , I bet she will secure a date for her interview prior to her August resumption. But you have to make everything snappy !

4. The requirements for her to get a normal or emergency F1 visa appointment date is to ; Secure Form I 20, Pay MRV and SEVIS fee.



Best Wishes 🙏

Good evening
Please can I be added to F1 WhatsApp group for upcoming dates

Here’s my number

07034609103
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by osadestiny: 2:46am On Apr 27
osadestiny:
Hello everyone, please I wanted to book appointment date for my sister in Abuja. The earliest date I am seeing there is in October. She is planning to go for fall semester. I needed a closer date. I thought since it’s her first application, I will be able to get one closer. I wanted to ask what are the latest ways of getting earlier dates for new applicants. I don’t know if maybe I should book the October date and later request for emergency appointments if that is still working. Please update me on the latest on how I can easily get a closer date. Please I would need your answers thank you.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by Ellskc: 3:50am On Apr 27
Hello everyone
Please would it be possible for a company here in Nigeria to be your sponsor?
Let’s say they want to pay for your studies so when you come back you work for them.
Is that possible and how do you prove that?
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by OyoTunjiUSA(m): 7:17am On Apr 27
Anatune101:






Good evening
Please can I be added to F1 WhatsApp group for upcoming dates

Here’s my number

07034609103


Hey 🤠

* @Anatune101

1. When you have been able to ask your questions here separately why did you posted same question thrice (spamming) on my previous opinions ?

2. This is a suspicious activity and you did it deliberately so that your people will start looking for avenue to attack me .

3. I have never created any group on or outside nairaland and i will never do it . I don't have any WhatsApp, Facebook, or social media's group in whatever form. I am a voluntary opinion giver.

4. I am sorry if your intention is to create awareness but posting your question once or twice is okay. People have read it.


Best Wishes 🙏

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by Phayn: 12:30pm On Apr 27
Hello everyone, please can someone urgently help provide a sample/template of the usual required financial documents such as statements, letter of sponsorship or more for US Visa application. I really don’t know what exactly will be required and what potential sponsors need to provide from their end. Please help, thank you.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by osadestiny: 4:31pm On Apr 27
OyoTunjiUSA:


Hey 🤠

1. Yes . Your step-dad is your dad and now your family member by marriage. You can use his financial statement to prove your deficit .


Best Wishes 🙏


Hello, please I wanted to book appointment date for my sister in Abuja. The earliest date I am seeing there is in October. She is planning to go for fall semester. I needed a closer date. I thought since it’s her first application, I will be able to get one closer. I wanted to ask what are the latest ways of getting earlier dates for new applicants. I don’t know if maybe I should book the October date and later request for emergency appointments if that is still working. Please update me on the latest on how I can easily get a closer date. Thank you.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by OyoTunjiUSA(m): 5:33pm On Apr 27
Phayn:
Hello everyone, please can someone urgently help provide a sample/template of the usual required financial documents such as statements, letter of sponsorship or more for US Visa application. I really don’t know what exactly will be required and what potential sponsors need to provide from their end. Please help, thank you.


Hey 🤠

1. It is illegal to start toying with financial (bank) statement in a public place , but a good samaritan may show you a sponsor's letter or scholarship award letter .

2. Financial or Bank statement which institutions in the USA and most embassies requires is the same as your monthly bank statement. The difference is the total amount and the type of account (ie salary, domiciliary, company, fixed deposit etc) the financial statement originated from.

3. Aside of giving you administrative or petty cash, the major help your sponsor will do for you is to release his or her bank statement to the school you are applying to in the USA before the sch can issue your Form I 20 ( USA institutions admission pack). After that, your sponsor will give you same copy of the bank statement to take to the USA embassy on the day of your F1 (USA student visa) interview . The bank statement we are talking about should have at least NGN, 65.M (Bsc/Msc).

4. Your sponsor may as well write out a scholarship award letter to you in lieu of bank statements if they are larger organization like RCCG, WINNERS , AHMADIYYA, MTN nigeria , NNPC, etc. **


Best Wishes 🙏

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by OyoTunjiUSA(m): 5:40pm On Apr 27
osadestiny:



Hello, please I wanted to book appointment date for my sister in Abuja. The earliest date I am seeing there is in October. She is planning to go for fall semester. I needed a closer date. I thought since it’s her first application, I will be able to get one closer. I wanted to ask what are the latest ways of getting earlier dates for new applicants. I don’t know if maybe I should book the October date and later request for emergency appointments if that is still working. Please update me on the latest on how I can easily get a closer date. Thank you.


Hey 🤠

1. You have answered your questions already . Go ahead , it's still working . Book the initial October date and request for the emergency appointment afterward (s).

2. Remember to have your MRV payment receipt, bio-data page of your Form -120 and your SEVIS payment receipt handy before requesting for the emergency appointment.

Best Wishes 🙏

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by mcvities(m): 6:58pm On Apr 27
osadestiny:



Hello, please I wanted to book appointment date for my sister in Abuja. The earliest date I am seeing there is in October. She is planning to go for fall semester. I needed a closer date. I thought since it’s her first application, I will be able to get one closer. I wanted to ask what are the latest ways of getting earlier dates for new applicants. I don’t know if maybe I should book the October date and later request for emergency appointments if that is still working. Please update me on the latest on how I can easily get a closer date. Thank you.

If you can, hold on for while and keep checking before you do your first scheduling (that is picking the earliest date available). They usually release close dates as time go on but if you can't hold a little, then book the earliest date you can find and reschedule later (Remember you can only reschedule once and you are left with emergency appointment).

There is a way to go about rescheduling without getting banned or warned that you have visited the page often. This has been explained here several times and it's working. Once you have booked the earliest appointment date and want to check for earlier dates that you wish to reschedule to. Click on "Cancel Appointment" but don't click on final yes to cancel your appointment oh, clicking on it will show you an earlier date. If that is the date you want, then log out or close your browser, log back in immediately to reschedule to that favourable date. (Remember, you can only reschedule once).

Using the "Cancel Appointment" tab is one way to circumvent the warning or ban if you click the reschedule appointment often.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by osadestiny: 8:21pm On Apr 27
OyoTunjiUSA:



Hey 🤠

1. You have answered your questions already . Go ahead , it's still working . Book the initial October date and request for the emergency appointment afterward (s).

2. Remember to have your MRV payment receipt, bio-data page of your Form -120 and your SEVIS payment receipt handy before requesting for the emergency appointment.

Best Wishes 🙏

Thank you for that.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by osadestiny: 8:21pm On Apr 27
mcvities:


If you can, hold on for while and keep checking before you do your first scheduling (that is picking the earliest date available). They usually release close dates as time go on but if you can't hold a little, then book the earliest date you can find and reschedule later (Remember you can only reschedule once and you are left with emergency appointment).

There is a way to go about rescheduling without getting banned or warned that you have visited the page often. This has been explained here several times and it's working. Once you have booked the earliest appointment date and want to check for earlier dates that you wish to reschedule to. Click on "Cancel Appointment" but don't click on final yes to cancel your appointment oh, clicking on it will show you an earlier date. If that is the date you want, then log out or close your browser, log back in immediately to reschedule to that favourable date. (Remember, you can only reschedule once).

Using the "Cancel Appointment" tab is one way to circumvent the warning or ban if you click the reschedule appointment often.

I appreciate the explanation, I will look into it. 😄

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by Infiniteloop001: 8:53pm On Apr 27
Profile:
Bsc: Petroleum Engineering
GPA: 4.0/5.0
GRE: 333 (V-163, Q-170, AWA-4.5)
Work Experience: 4 years as a software developer
Travel experience: company-sponsored trip for a tech conference in France and Germany.

Here to my story, I applied to 8 schools for computer science Msc( about 5) and software engineering (3 schools). I got 4 outright rejection which I believe was due to my background, a lot of those schools want some kind of foundation CS courses which are missing in my transcripts. I tried to write a good SOP and leverage on my work experience but I think CS is probably too competitive.
The 5th school rejected me but referred me for admission in Informatjon science.

Schools I got rejections from:
NYU- computer science
Missouri S and T
Michigan Tech
Uni of Virginia

Then I got admission from 3 schools:
Northeastern uni- no funding
Stevens institute of tech (SIT) - 17k funding
Uni of New Haven- 20% funding (amount to like 8k)
I am thinking of going ahead with SIT but the total COA is 65k ( 44k tuition and 17k living expenses, another 3k+ insurance ). I am supposed to have make the admission deposit and request for I-20 but I would like to ask if I have a good chance of getting my visa approved with a deficit of about 38k.
Do you guys think I should reapply again next year and hope for better funding ( I am not so sure much would change in my profile cos I’ll still be applying for CS). I need honest advice.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by fearlessfang: 10:10pm On Apr 27
Infiniteloop001:
Profile:
Bsc: Petroleum Engineering
GPA: 4.0/5.0
GRE: 333 (V-163, Q-170, AWA-4.5)
Work Experience: 4 years as a software developer
Travel experience: company-sponsored trip for a tech conference in France and Germany.

Here to my story, I applied to 8 schools for computer science Msc( about 5) and software engineering (3 schools). I got 4 outright rejection which I believe was due to my background, a lot of those schools want some kind of foundation CS courses which are missing in my transcripts. I tried to write a good SOP and leverage on my work experience but I think CS is probably too competitive.
The 5th school rejected me but referred me for admission in Informatjon science.

Schools I got rejections from:
NYU- computer science
Missouri S and T
Michigan Tech
Uni of Virginia

Then I got admission from 3 schools:
Northeastern uni- no funding
Stevens institute of tech (SIT) - 17k funding
Uni of New Haven- 20% funding (amount is to like 8k)
I am thinking of going ahead with SIT but the total COA is 65k ( 44k tuition and 17k living expenses, another 3k+ insurance ). I am supposed to have make the admission deposit and request for I-20 but I would like to ask if I have a good chance of getting my visa approved with a deficit of about 38k.
Do you guys think I should reapply again next year and hope for better funding ( I am not so sure much would change in my profile cos I’ll still be applying for CS). I need honest advice.
it would be hard to get an MS Computer Science without a computer science background.

You can get MS Information Systems.

Are you tired of petroleum engineering? I would advice you get a masters in same and take some comp classes.


MS information Systems don’t usually have much funding.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by kbanty22(m): 10:35pm On Apr 27
Good day everyone. Please I would like to know if there’s anyone currently studying or plan to study at Appalachian State University Boone. I would like to connect with fellow Nigerians or Africans there. Thank you
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by Infiniteloop001: 10:53pm On Apr 27
fearlessfang:
it would be hard to get an MS Computer Science without a computer science background.

You can get MS Information Systems.

Are you tired of petroleum engineering? I would advice you get a masters in same and take some comp classes.


MS information Systems don’t usually have much funding.


I’ve been working as a software dev for over 4years. Infact I’ve never worked a day as a petroleum engineer after graduation. Getting a computer science degree is what actually just makes sense for me since I want to continue in that line
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by fearlessfang: 11:38pm On Apr 27
Infiniteloop001:



I’ve been working as a software dev for over 4years. Infact I’ve never worked a day as a petroleum engineer after graduation. Getting a computer science degree is what actually just makes sense for me since I want to continue in that line
your experience is good and I see that.

But most schools would rather offer you MS Informarion Systems.

I will advise you to check East Tennessee State University for MS Information Systems
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by Ellskc: 12:17am On Apr 28
Ellskc:
Hello everyone
Please would it be possible for a company here in Nigeria to be your sponsor?
Let’s say they want to pay for your studies so when you come back you work for them.
Is that possible and how do you prove that?

Please I need help with this 🙏
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by olajide2428(m): 2:09am On Apr 28
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by UdumaXYZ: 10:18am On Apr 28
Hello Good people,

Please, don't skip if you have some perspectives to share.

My wife and I are in a fix sort of. I have a full funded PhD scholarship to the tune of 124k dollars from the University of Chicago. My wife is joining me as F2. After Cost of Attendance including that for my dependent, I still have a surplus of 20k dollars from my Fellowship.

Our concern us how best to face the interview thing. Is it better she tells VO that she'll be with me in the course of my program? (7 years) or is it better to say she'll visit and come and come back to Nigeria. My wife thinks it's better she tells the VO the truth that she can't stay away from her husband for 7 years. She needs us together and we have more than enough funding to provide for us.
We are going together for the interview and we want to do our best to get the visas.
Please!
If there are any F2 Groups, We'll like to be added:
07034486079

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by UnfairLife7(m): 11:17am On Apr 28
@mcvities

How do one avoid being ban if you're trying to check for a date for the first time? Like you haven't pick any date yet but want to take your time and get a favourable date. I learnt people get ban trying to check for date too
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by Debbieeeeeee: 12:33pm On Apr 28
UdumaXYZ:
Hello Good people,

Please, don't skip if you have some perspectives to share.

My wife and I are in a fix sort of. I have a full funded PhD scholarship to the tune of 124k dollars from the University of Chicago. My wife is joining me as F2. After Cost of Attendance including that for my dependent, I still have a surplus of 20k dollars from my Fellowship.

Our concern us how best to face the interview thing. Is it better she tells VO that she'll be with me in the course of my program? (7 years) or is it better to say she'll visit and come and come back to Nigeria. My wife thinks it's better she tells the VO the truth that she can't stay away from her husband for 7 years. She needs us together and we have more than enough funding to provide for us.
We are going together for the interview and we want to do our best to get the visas.
Please!
If there are any F2 Groups, We'll like to be added:
07034486079

Let the visa officer know you’re going with your wife. You’re overthinking it, just be open minded and of course be prepared. 7 years is too long to be apart and of course they’re human they understand. My friends masters was 10 months and the vo gave his wife and their daughter f2.
The more your gather opinions the more confused you get.

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by OyoTunjiUSA(m): 12:41pm On Apr 28
Ellskc:


Please I need help with this 🙏


Hey 🤠


1. Yes if the company has the financial capability. Its even one of the best home-ties .

2. To prove it, you will state your company as your sponsor and this should reflects in your Form I -20 and your DS 160 data input . You also must attend your interview by going along with your company financial statement and especially Employment Bond Agreement .


Best Wishes 🙏
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by OyoTunjiUSA(m): 1:08pm On Apr 28
UdumaXYZ:
Hello Good people,

Please, don't skip if you have some perspectives to share.

My wife and I are in a fix sort of. I have a full funded PhD scholarship to the tune of 124k dollars from the University of Chicago. My wife is joining me as F2. After Cost of Attendance including that for my dependent, I still have a surplus of 20k dollars from my Fellowship.

Our concern us how best to face the interview thing. Is it better she tells VO that she'll be with me in the course of my program? (7 years) or is it better to say she'll visit and come and come back to Nigeria. My wife thinks it's better she tells the VO the truth that she can't stay away from her husband for 7 years. She needs us together and we have more than enough funding to provide for us.
We are going together for the interview and we want to do our best to get the visas.
Please!
If there are any F2 Groups, We'll like to be added:
07034486079



Hey 🤠


1. Let's give unto Caesar what belongs to Caesar. Tell your wife that the consular usually sees dependents (spouse, kids, families) as a kind of distraction for PhD students and that PhD F1 visa is not automatic or guaranteed even if you have broken the Guinness Book of Records on your scholarships.

2. I assume your wife is a very honest person but would it not be reasonable to let the consular knows that she has her own responsibilities back home ? Is it not sounding well if she tells the consular that she just wanted to go and prepare with you and come back home in order to let you concentrate with your study ?

3. Despite the fact that she may not return back home according to her mindset, wisdom is still profitable to direction . Let her gives the consular the impression that she wants to be visiting you once or twice in a year.

4. The love of your life (your wife) is top-of your best ties back home in Nigeria but you re ready to travel with her . Becareful .


Best Wishes 🙏

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Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by Zihno: 1:30pm On Apr 28
Infiniteloop001:
Profile:
Bsc: Petroleum Engineering
GPA: 4.0/5.0
GRE: 333 (V-163, Q-170, AWA-4.5)
Work Experience: 4 years as a software developer
Travel experience: company-sponsored trip for a tech conference in France and Germany.

Here to my story, I applied to 8 schools for computer science Msc( about 5) and software engineering (3 schools). I got 4 outright rejection which I believe was due to my background, a lot of those schools want some kind of foundation CS courses which are missing in my transcripts. I tried to write a good SOP and leverage on my work experience but I think CS is probably too competitive.
The 5th school rejected me but referred me for admission in Informatjon science.

Schools I got rejections from:
NYU- computer science
Missouri S and T
Michigan Tech
Uni of Virginia

Then I got admission from 3 schools:
Northeastern uni- no funding
Stevens institute of tech (SIT) - 17k funding
Uni of New Haven- 20% funding (amount to like 8k)
I am thinking of going ahead with SIT but the total COA is 65k ( 44k tuition and 17k living expenses, another 3k+ insurance ). I am supposed to have make the admission deposit and request for I-20 but I would like to ask if I have a good chance of getting my visa approved with a deficit of about 38k.
Do you guys think I should reapply again next year and hope for better funding ( I am not so sure much would change in my profile cos I’ll still be applying for CS). I need honest advice.

It will be almost impossible to get an MS in Computer science even if your bachelors was in Computer science.

What branch of computer science interest you? You can get into a Masters in Machine Learning, Information systems, Systems Engineering, Data analytics or Industrial Engineering more easily than MSCS.

No one cal say if your visa will be approved or not. You can try if you are sure you can genuinely afford the fees of the school you choose.
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by Preshy2004: 2:25pm On Apr 28
Good day all, pls I’m trying to get an admission for Masters in Bioinformatics and computational Biology. I have applied to 4 schools no response yet, I am in the UK will be graduating in July.my undergraduate course is Biomedical Sciences. Can I get a conditional offer with my transcript pending when my certificate will be ready. My grades are very good. Pls I need help I need to get a place immediately
Re: General USA Student Visa Enquiries-part 17 by Infiniteloop001: 2:31pm On Apr 28
Zihno:


It will be almost impossible to get an MS in Computer science even if your bachelors was in Computer science.

What branch of computer science interest you? You can get into a Masters in Machine Learning, Information systems, Systems Engineering, Data analytics or Industrial Engineering more easily than MSCS.



No one cal say if your visa will be approved or not. You can try if you are sure you can genuinely afford the fees of the school you choose.


Do you mean almost impossible to get funding? Cos even with my non- cs background I still got 3 admissions

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