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dikachi484:


OK, I'll consider this. Thanks a lot

My own payment too didn't reflect until after like 5hrs.....so if your own stayed this long I'm not sure the person paid......and the fee would be $350 by tomorrow.

Good evening everyone . I just completed my application to study at cal state san Bernardino. So i need to pay the application fee with a PayPal and dont have a PayPal . Do you know how i can pay the application fee or how i can open a PayPal ??

Davidkking:

My own payment too didn't reflect until after like 5hrs.....so if your own stayed this long I'm not sure the person paid......and the fee would be $350 by tomorrow.

Ok, thanks a lot

@Brown2Green, i really hope you won't be discouraged from helping out on this thread because of all these, please don't be, cos i must confess, you've been really helpful, so pls keep playing your part, We will get our desires by God's grace

MOwasola58:
Good evening everyone . I just completed my application to study at cal state san Bernardino. So i need to pay the application fee with a PayPal and dont have a PayPal . Do you know how i can pay the application fee or how i can open a PayPal ??

Same with me oo.....but mine is I need to pay for orientation

Davidkking:

Same with me oo.....but mine is I need to pay for orientation

Did you apply to study at cal state San Bernardino CA??

Johnolukolade:


Let me link your case with this- If anyone has their visas approved for Lincoln University and after the interview, they got a better offer from let's say Gatech, it's always advisable to reapply for a new F1 visa. So, in your case, if you want to pick an OPT option later in the future, it's advisable that you reapply for the visa. I hope you find this helpful.

Thank you Master John

Time2win:


You shouldn't have come back home unless finance was the issue. You should have continued, get it from the new schools then ask the school to transfer your sevis record. Right now, can you still resume in the old school since your visa is still active? If not, you have to attend a new interview and explain to the V.O so you don't have issues at point of entry

I just didn't want to waste time and money on a course I was no longer interested in and a school that couldn't do for me, what I wanted. I it the decision might have been hasty on my part, but it has already happened. It's way forward I'm looking for now.

Thank you for the suggestion. I'll go and prepare for a new interview.

dreambound:

Hope this is helpful.

Normally...you can transfer your SEVIS details to the new school to be able to legally enter the US with your F1, except....

Thank you. This is very helpful.

MOwasola58:

Did you apply to study at cal state San Bernardino CA??

No oo..... Missouri State University.....but I was asked to pay for orientation through PayPal.....the rest was with credit card

Davidkking:

No oo..... Missouri State University.....but I was asked to pay for orientation through PayPal.....the rest was with credit card

Just sign up to PayPal and link your MasterCard to it. Preferably a GTbank card.

Best

Predstan:


He’s one of them. They already know who will be approved or not.

Congratulations in advance

One of the reasons I made that earlier post. They go straight for the jugular. Overexposure is bad.
Only positive vibes on the thread abeg

Auditmonkey:


Thank you. This is very helpful.

You're welcome. So is yours up to 5 months?

Brown2Green:


I went through all your posts, and all I see is buy iPhone and Sell iPhones.

Are you a drop out?

is this necessary?

dumbiri99:

Very rude post. If you cannot give advice, don't quote. I asked a simple question and you took it to another dimension. Not everyone is a crook dude. How will I take it without his permission when I don't live him, the tax clearance is in his house and I don't live with him. I stay in Lagos, he is rivers and I haven't been to his house since 2017, that was when I stumbled on it. He is my very close uncle but likes to keep the details of his finances private. I am asking here to know if I should bother to ask him for it.

Your initial post didn't seem like you were looking for permission to ask for the tax clearance.
Moreover, Lagosismyhome isn't a male but a female one of our very own Mama. You sounded rude and I advise you apologise.

Temi87:
Thank you for your input. I logged in with the same details yesterday with no issues and I’ve been trying every other thing. Someone above mentioned they’re having the same issue so I think I’ll CGI. Thanks

How often did you yesterday. Frequently logging in can cause it. So give it a rest for a day and again. It happen to me a while ago.

dumbiri99:

Thanks you Lagosismyhome. Please do not be offended. It was just a misunderstanding. Thank you too TheZed. As for you Porpor, please keep quiet, you kinda sound like a broken record

You never learn do you?
I hope you won't still shamelessly apologize to Porpor again because you fail to tame your anger.

4gunners:


Flesh and blood did not reveal this to you. I ed him to see if he could recommend one or two skls that can fund my program(I applied this fall to several skls, but got its without funding), surprisingly he requested 80k from me.

It was then I realized, though there are lots of people on this thread that are genuinely helping people--selflessly I must say-- but one or two people are here to make there presence known, so as to get there potential "customers". A sorts of business strategy.

Man must hustle na

Lol, Mr Brown billed me 20k just to give me a better response to "why this school" and I replied with "ok thank you I'm not interested" But I posted my transcript and acknowledged him because some people would not even respond to your mail and since the juju no work. I believe say "Ok" no dey cause fight because street no dey work strest! But make them leave am abeg.

Good people out here reach out to great guys like Fairheart, Time2win, Sharwama, Lagosismyhome and co. Stay Blessed and be smart!

4321:
CASTED 6/23/2019
Brown2green

Should we now call you Mr casted. From casted to casted Welldone o

calculator123:

You never learn do you?
I hope you won't still shamelessly apologize to Porpor again because you fail to tame your anger.

Helloo kindly shift let's see road, Are you a kid or something cos only a kid calls an apology shameless. Shift

dumbiri99:

Helloo kindly shift let's see road, Are you a kid or something cos only a kid calls an apology shameless. Shift

You just spit on everyone because it’s a faceless forum. That’s really bad bro. Learn to ignore little things even if it irks you

4321

Predstan:


You just spit on everyone because it’s a faceless forum. That’s really bad bro. Learn to ignore little things even if it irks you

4321

Chief... Ermmmm.. Could you stop with the mention ... Thank you Sir!!!

dumbiri99:

Helloo kindly shift let's see road, Are you a kid or something cos only a kid calls an apology shameless. Shift

Only immature minds throw tantrums when having discussions.
To answer your question yes, the apology would be shameless because you didn't learn from your earlier mistake.

4321:

Chief... Ermmmm.. Could you stop with the mention ... Thank you Sir!!!

Lol. I won Cast you too

Predstan:


You just spit on everyone because it’s a faceless forum. That’s really bad bro. Learn to ignore little things even if it irks you

4321

Re

LagosismyHome:


clearance alone

dumbiri99:

Thanks again Lagosismyhome. You have any idea why lately people with assistantship and deficit of 12k, 8k etc are being denied?

The Vo not convinced that the sponsor can pay is my guess. In some cases the sponsor can but the Vo is not patient enough to review the full picture.... in such cases it might help if sponsor is a parent but when it comes to aunty and uncle things some Vo believe that but some dont. So it depends on the Vo

LagosismyHome:


The Vo not convinced that the sponsor can pay is my guess. In some cases the sponsor can but the Vo is not patient enough to review the full picture.... in such cases it might help if sponsor is a parent but when it comes to aunty and uncle things some Vo believe that but some dont. So it depends on the Vo

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@shawarma @twoods

Please advice, what do I do. Was denied visa at Lagos consulate during last week. Here is my transcript

Vo: Good morning
Me: Good morning sir (with a smile)

Vo: what are you going to the US?
Me: I'm going to study for a mAsters degree in Civil engineering with concentration in environmental and water resources engineering at SIUE.

Vo: Have you travelled outside west-Africa before ?
Me: No

Vo: How many other schools did you apply to?
Me: 2, California state university Sacramento and Concordia university, Chicago.

Vo: why did you choose this school?
Me: Asides from the RA position I got which covers for my tuition and monthly stipends, SIUE offers quality theoretical, and practical Knowledge especially in this my specialization. This was attested to by my undergraduate thesis supervisor who is also an alumnus of the same specialization. Moreover, I ed some students offering the same course via linkedin...... (VO Cuts me)

Vo: what will this degree do for you?
Me: I need this degree to move up in my career as I currentlyV work as a RA at my Alma mata, Unibleep9ja...(VO, interrupts)

VO: what did you say your Alma mata is?
Me: University of bleep9ja. (then I continue) and I want to become a lecturer in the department of water resources and environmental engineering and one of the requirements of this is to have a MSc in this specialization. Moreover,i want to sharpen my research skills, also acquire specialized skills which I intend to use to tackle environmental issues like issues of water quality in the Bleep metropolis.

Vo: what are you researching on
Me: you mean what research I want to work on?

Vo: No, the one you're working on
Me: the effect of wastewater disposal on water quality in bleep

Vo: (smiles) I need a proof of your RA

Me: Sir, it is reflected on my i-20

Vo: I mean like a letter sent to you by the university to this effect.

Me: I didn't get that

Vo:or anything like your ission letter, just something from the university.

Me: (looks through my papers) I'm sorry, I don't have that here with me.

Vo: who is Bleep Josh..

Me: that's my aunt, and she's responsible for the deficit funds as reflected on my i-20

Vo: are you married?
Me: No

Vo: do you have any kids
Me: No

Vo: (with a smile) I'm sorry, you do not qualify for this visa. (hands over pink paper)

Me: Thank you... (Leaves..)

mysweetsunshine:
Please evaluate my Transcript:

VO: Good morning
Me: Good morning
VO: your port and I 20 form please
Me: Yes you can have it
Vo: where are you going to?
Me: To the united states to study for a masters program in Petroleun Engineering at the University of lousiana at Lafayette.

VO: why this university?
Me: I choose the University because they have a centre for optimization of petroleum systems which carries research works that focuses on Enhanced Oil recovery. This aligns with my area of research interest. In addition, I will be privileged to work with an international recognized professor- Professor B,who currently heads the Centre. I will have the rare privilege to work, learn and be mentored by Him , as I havr been awarded a full graduate Teaching assistanship offer by the same professor.

VO: How did you hear about the school?
Me: I got to know about the school while reading a Petroleum production Engineering text book written by same.professor in 2010. I also did personal research using online resources.

VO: I can see you have travelled before
Me: Yes. I currently have a running B1/b2 visa

VO: why these course and why Usa?
Me: it will help me build my research and development skill and my technical competencies. It will also enable me to provide real time solutions to challenging problems facing the oil and gas industry in Nigeria, optimizing petroleum systems using artificial lift methods and other forms of EOR methods. In addition I will like to be a part of a multi disciplinary team of oil and gas producing companies like Chevron, TOTAL and Exxon , helping tp optimize production and reducing cost using technologies and techniques that are eco- friendly

Vo: why leave your job?
Me: My career plan is to get a 5 years working field experience, get a masters degree, work for 5 years and thereafter, resign to get a PHD degree and later end up in a class room. I believe this is the right time

VO:HOW WILL you fund this?
Me: I have a full GTA that waived my tuition and fees, Monthly stipend. I also have personal savings as I have beensaving towards graduate study

Vo: Any standard test written?
Me: Yes GRE AND IELTS....talk about the scores

Vo: I will be approving your visa



Please evaluate my Transcript for me beautiful people

Hey!
I'd also be attending UL Lafayette. I've got piece of info for you.

Sometimes last month or so, I posted here that if you are offered scholarship, you should go with the document. All the documents you should have gone to the interview with are listed. Sometimes, lack of homework is what causes the refusals I have seen here. Given the rate at which many students obtain GA, GRA, GTA, etc, I am thinking they are starting to think about scrutinizing the source of the award. And should you not be able to give them a prove, they become uncomfortable.

Do you have the GRA offer letter? If not, your school and let them understand you have been refused as you could not show the prove of your award.

Make sure you have all the basic and required document with you. Sevis Fee confirmation receipt, GTB visa fee receipt, I-20 (signed), appointment confirmation, DS160 confirmation, 2 port photograph of the same you ed online, scholarship letter, sponsor official bank statement.


If this visa matters, go back.

Chocosmoothie:
@shawarma @twoods

Please advice, what do I do. Was denied visa at Lagos consulate during last week. Here is my transcript

Vo: Good morning
Me: Good morning sir (with a smile)

Vo: what are you going to the US?
Me: I'm going to study for a mAsters degree in Civil engineering with concentration in environmental and water resources engineering at SIUE.

Vo: Have you travelled outside west-Africa before ?
Me: No

Vo: How many other schools did you apply to?
Me: 2, California state university Sacramento and Concordia university, Chicago.

Vo: why did you choose this school?
Me: Asides from the RA position I got which covers for my tuition and monthly stipends, SIUE offers quality theoretical, and practical Knowledge especially in this my specialization. This was attested to by my undergraduate thesis supervisor who is also an alumnus of the same specialization. Moreover, I ed some students offering the same course via linkedin...... (VO Cuts me)

Vo: what will this degree do for you?
Me: I need this degree to move up in my career as I currentlyV work as a RA at my Alma mata, Unibleep9ja...(VO, interrupts)

VO: what did you say your Alma mata is?
Me: University of bleep9ja. (then I continue) and I want to become a lecturer in the department of water resources and environmental engineering and one of the requirements of this is to have a MSc in this specialization. Moreover,i want to sharpen my research skills, also acquire specialized skills which I intend to use to tackle environmental issues like issues of water quality in the Bleep metropolis.

Vo: what are you researching on
Me: you mean what research I want to work on?

Vo: No, the one you're working on
Me: the effect of wastewater disposal on water quality in bleep

Vo: (smiles) I need a proof of your RA

Me: Sir, it is reflected on my i-20

Vo: I mean like a letter sent to you by the university to this effect.

Me: I didn't get that

Vo:or anything like your ission letter, just something from the university.

Me: (looks through my papers) I'm sorry, I don't have that here with me.

Vo: who is Bleep Josh..

Me: that's my aunt, and she's responsible for the deficit funds as reflected on my i-20

Vo: are you married?
Me: No

Vo: do you have any kids
Me: No

Vo: (with a smile) I'm sorry, you do not qualify for this visa. (hands over pink paper)

Me: Thank you... (Leaves..)