skytouch2:
@bigtt76.

A big thanks for your response. I worked as a full staff of a commercial bank while my wife is a public servant with a federal govt agency.
As you rightly advice that I travel to any west African country, though I will prefer Dubai because US embassy bounces so many peps claiming they have been to Ghana and many other African countries during my last US visa interview ,though I don't know how UK sees travel history of African nations. I just want and pray things are right for this one.
Once again ,thanks.

The thing about US Embassy is all about luck when it comes to visiting, Trust me!! I have seen peeps with virgin passport getting visa without any travel experience.

A friend was awaiting is MSc final defense and decided to take a vacation to US. He applied at lagos, He was bounced, went to abuja and got the Visa.

The only reason he gave is "He is awaiting is MSc final defense and decided to take some vacation and relax pending the time the day will come" that was all. He said that at lagos embassy, he was denied and said the said the same thing at abuja and got the Visa.

@smoochi, good advise lionLee gave up there, however try doing research on canada or Australia PR with the amount of info on NL u will be able to pick a good immigration route for yourself and the family.

All the best

smoochii:
Weldone Mouth Gig...thank you so much for taking time out to answer so many questions on here.....please I'd like your advise about my issues: I gota Masters degree ( Management Information systems)from the UK in 2012, I came back and got a bank job here in naija in 2013 but I was laid off June last year and I have applied for several other jobs but to no avail...now I'm thinking about visiting the USA with my family ( husband and a baby) before mid next year....Are they options for me as per how i can remain over there?

Since you will indicate on your DS-160 that you were laid off from your job over a year ago, you will most likely be denied a US visa, and rightfully so. There are zero options for you to "visit" the US and then remain. It is against the law.

fatima04:
@smoochi, good advise lionLee gave up there, however try doing research on canada or Australia PR with the amount of info on NL u will be able to pick a good immigration route for yourself and the family.

All the best

No, just no. Lionlee gave options on how to cheat and circumvent US law. The only reason the US is what it is today is because citizens obey the law to the letter... your country is what it is today because you think laws should not apply to you. Shame.

The first denial was disvirgin the passport

lionlee216:


The thing about US Embassy is all about luck when it comes to visiting, Trust me!! I have seen peeps with virgin passport getting visa without any travel experience.

A friend was awaiting is MSc final defense and decided to take a vacation to US. He applied at lagos, He was bounced, went to abuja and got the Visa.

The only reason he gave is "He is awaiting is MSc final defense and decided to take some vacation and relax pending the time the day will come" that was all. He said that at lagos embassy, he was denied and said the said the same thing at abuja and got the Visa.

TWoods:


Since you will indicate on your DS-160 that you were laid off from your job over a year ago, you will most likely be denied a US visa, and rightfully so. There are zero options for you to "visit" the US and then remain. It is against the law.

What illegal advice did i give her?

Smoochii, first know TWoods is not a VO, so don't be discouraged with whatever he says(he's entitled to his opinions). He's known for saying whatever he deems fit to say

lionlee216:


What illegal advice did i give her?

Smoochii, first know TWoods is not a VO, so don't be discouraged with whatever he says(he's entitled to his opinions). He's known for saying whatever he deems fit to say

Encouraging fake marriage to obtain US residency, telling her to research sanctuary cities for the purpose of maintaining illegal residence in the US... just 2 examples. I'm not a VO, but you can bet that posts that encourage illegal activities will be reported.

TWoods:


Encouraging fake marriage to obtain US residency, telling her to research sanctuary cities for the purpose of maintaining illegal residence in the US... just 2 examples. I'm not a VO, but you can bet that posts that encourage illegal activities will be reported.

I'm always careful with choice of words when it comes to nairaland.

I never encouraged fake marriage. I said IF they overstay, I'm sure they will can only change status tru marriage to a USC which is NOT legit. So tell me how I encouraged her.

I sd Google "Sanctuary cities" to get soft landing but remember TRUMP is the POTUS. I guess your eyes skipped thst part OR the part where i said if they work illegally and get caught, they will be banned which I'm sure they don't want.

lionlee216:


I'm always careful with choice of words when it comes to nairaland.

I never encouraged fake marriage. I said IF they overstay, I'm sure they will can only change status tru marriage to a USC which is NOT legit. So tell me how I encouraged her.

I sd Google "Sanctuary cities" to get soft landing but remember TRUMP is the POTUS. I guess your eyes skipped thst part OR the part where i said if they work illegally and get caught, they will be banned which I'm sure they don't want.

The point of the highlighted section is that there is a way they can stay in the US illegally and be protected. Everything else you said after that is meaningless.

In your post that seems to have been taken down, you went through a fairly thorough scenario of whether she or the husband should consider who should first come here if they intend to immigrate through fake marriage. You also indicated that they may need to consider divorce here first to avoid being caught by USCIS... i read your post in detail before making a comment bro...

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bigtt76:
The first denial was disvirgin the passport

At times, it is just crazy. You gave a reason why you are visiting, You get denied and another person hears your case and decide to give you.

lionlee216:




I realized that you only quoted the part that suits your argument and left the remaining sentence. Well, I didn't encourage here to come here illegally. I am saying even if someone is to come, it should be her husband which i never said her husband to come illegally. I only gave her the reasons why her husband should be the one to come.

The issue of sanctuary cities, I said she should google it interms of work but never said in terms of protection. I live in a sanctuary city and I have seen POLICE ICE more than 5 times even in my street doing their business while i went my own way. Sanctuary city is not protecting anybody whenever ICE decides to visit.

The part of divorce, I am only telling them as married couples on how their plans are already dead on arrival if they are even thinking of getting papers.

I guess you also saw where i said the money meant for travelling as a family should be considered for a startup business..

Finally, anybody that wants to come here is free as i cant stop you. Just do your homework very well. I am not the type that will be here and keep telling people dont come here, its very difficult. I will never be a party to that.

N.B If my earlier post come as advising them illegally, I am sorry but i am not encouraging them.

SHALOM

See how you're still contradicting yourself even after Twood called you out.

Couples who requested a visiting visa to the US and was granted on that basis shouldn't be trying to change their status to permanent status to remain in the US in the first place after their arrival.

If the main intentions of the couple was to remain Permanent in the US then they should have requested for an immigrant visa in the first place and not try to obtain it by fraud ways.

Beautyaddy:


See how you're still contradicting yourself even after Twood called you out.

Couples who requested a visiting visa to the US and was granted on that basis shouldn't be trying to change their status to permanent status to remain in the US in the first place after their arrival.

If the main intentions of the couple was to remain Permanent in the US then they should have requested for an immigrant visa in the first place and not try to obtain it by fraud ways.

You are simply entitled to your own opinion.

Thank you

@blowjobs. Biko please advise for a hustl having a bit financial constraints but got the necessary doc admission and finally scale through F1 visa for masters in mechanical Engr. The constraints is there is no fund to pay for school fee and foot student program but could find means to get flight ticket to cross and hold some small fund.

If i switch on entry to do program deferment and choose to work for a year through undertable to raise fund and get back to school.Do i need to pay anything for deferment or what condition is tied to deferment.
I have been in talk with my old schoolmate filing his paper and he intend giving an helping hand asper jab link (undertable).
Pls your inputs will be appreciated cos its way hard to start saving for school runnings in naija .
If i choose to leave deferment and face schooling.I know 20hrs student per week jab can't amount to anything.pls can you advise how someone in my shoe can cross these river. Thank you

burrytee:
@blowjobs. Biko please advise for a hustl having a bit financial constraints but got the necessary doc admission and finally scale through F1 visa for masters in mechanical Engr. The constraints is there is no fund to pay for school fee and foot student program but could find means to get flight ticket to cross and hold some small fund.

If i switch on entry to do program deferment and choose to work for a year through undertable to raise fund and get back to school.Do i need to pay anything for deferment or what condition is tied to deferment.
I have been in talk with my old schoolmate filing his paper and he intend giving an helping hand asper jab link (undertable).
Pls your inputs will be appreciated cos its way hard to start saving for school runnings in naija .
If i choose to leave deferment and face schooling.I know 20hrs student per week jab can't amount to anything.pls can you advise how someone in my shoe can cross these river. Thank you

Since you have money for airline ticket, You have no problems. All you have to do right now is to write GRE and get good scores. If you have an excellent GPA, You might get good funding.

Nothing is impossible.. visit us student visa thread

Sanctuary cities were made for those who wish to fulfiling their american dreams and to not disentigrate family not to use it to cheat.

Already smelling critics on this thread....they're everywhere on travel section with their stinking advice/observation without providing solution, thinking that America belong to them alone....no carry dis madness enter this thread make we no spoil dis thread.

whyteone:

Do you care there might be people who genuinely need 'something' from you?
Is your signature a result of your life experience(s)?
Suffered betrayal before?

Just wondering,miss.

I appreciate your questions....and although I do have a brick wall up (based on experience and precaution)..I am not made of stone.
How's that for an answer

shakol91:
Already smelling critics on this thread....they're everywhere on travel section with their stinking advice/observation without providing solution, thinking that America belong to them alone....no carry dis madness enter this thread make we no spoil dis thread.

Nigerians love "solutions", that is why the country has the largest churches on earth and yet is one of the most corrupt and poor... all seeking for "solutions" without realizing that they are the problem. Cutting corners, laissez faire attitudes to legitimate laws, lack of integrity, lax principles [even when they all claim to be "godly"], THESE are the problems with Nigeria... the solution is to change your attitude, not run away to other countries built on the firm foundations of honesty, morality and the rule of law.

That's the irony of it all - VOs are humans and they have feelings. Their decisions are usually based on information you provided, body language and their perception of you and your submissions.

Always best you don't go to the interview with a teleguided mindset, be as free and relaxed as possible and avoid unsolicited information.

lionlee216:


At times, it is just crazy. You gave a reason why you are visiting, You get denied and another person hears your case and decide to give you.

This is absolutely true!

TWoods:


Nigerians love "solutions", that is why the country has the largest churches on earth and yet is one of the most corrupt and poor... all seeking for "solutions" without realizing that they are the problem. Cutting corners, laissez faire attitudes to legitimate laws, lack of integrity, lax principles (even when they all claim to be "godly"... THESE are the problems with Nigeria... the solution is to change your attitude, not run away to other countries built on the firm foundations of honesty, morality and the rule of law.

YungJo207:
But wait oo been trying to figure out something in my head since morning and can't think straight maybe people with travel experience and those in America can help me

So one of my brother friend travel to America ( his mom have been living there for more than 20yrs now) he just Army and like play like play 3months later dude drives a Benz of 43million naira ...another one travel and before anybody will say 7months dude was telling us how he does little things with maunul labor ( he looks like hulk anyways ) he says he can now say he's worth $153k cash no assest as at November this year


Question: how did some Nigerian get over there and 1,2 they are making million some Nigerian are still ok but not that financial ok and some American ( yes citizen ) can't hit their chest of owning even $2k and yet they work
I remember talking to a lady in America I think in her late 40s she had an Arab buyer for Nigeria ginger that was how we started talking one conversation to another and she said she haven't had $5k cash of hers before abeg shey some people hustle pass some people abi na wetin??

My people abeg the matter don tire me pls explain people that live there.

Cc blowjobs,sirhamilton,manoftheyear,error404

Lol... Your guy that joined army probably got his green card with that. You can drive any car of your choice in America if you have a good job that pays you monthly! You don’t have to put down full cash to get a car except you actually have that much money, but most people buy cars or houses on mortgage, all the bank does is to take out the monthly payment from your checks for whatever years it takes to complete the payment. It all depends on having a good job to show and America is ready to give you credit.

Your other guy with $153k might be working 3 jobs together maybe at construction site or something, but believe me he must be working super hard and spending super less to take that much up in 7 months. Bills alone in America is enough to keep you stuck in the middle class, most Americans don’t have savings because they live on credit, but then there are actually people who got money too. So it’s a two way thing! If you are smart, you’ll live comfortably and not worry about taking up billions.... at the end of the day, both the rich and poor lives comfortably in America, the only difference is that the rich pay up their cars and houses at once while the other ones get theirs on credit and have to keep paying it from their pay check till whenever they complete payment which solves the reason why most Americans don’t have savings cuz they are paying bills, mortgages, car loans and whatever loans they are on.

You get the picture now?

TWoods:


Nigerians love "solutions", that is why the country has the largest churches on earth and yet is one of the most corrupt and poor... all seeking for "solutions" without realizing that they are the problem. Cutting corners, laissez faire attitudes to legitimate laws, lack of integrity, lax principles [even when they all claim to be "godly"], THESE are the problems with Nigeria... the solution is to change your attitude, not run away to other countries built on the firm foundations of honesty, morality and the rule of law.

TWoods, you don reach here again?? I hope people on this thread are ready for you

omoluabiguy:



TWoods, you don reach here again?? I hope people on this thread are ready for you

lionlee216:


Since you have money for airline ticket, You have no problems. All you have to do right now is to write GRE and get good scores. If you have an excellent GPA, You might get good funding.

Nothing is impossible.. visit us student visa thread

Really bad advice... did you read his post at all?

burrytee:
@blowjobs. Biko please advise for a hustl having a bit financial constraints but got the necessary doc admission and finally scale through F1 visa for masters in mechanical Engr. The constraints is there is no fund to pay for school fee and foot student program but could find means to get flight ticket to cross and hold some small fund.

If i switch on entry to do program deferment and choose to work for a year through undertable to raise fund and get back to school.Do i need to pay anything for deferment or what condition is tied to deferment.
I have been in talk with my old schoolmate filing his paper and he intend giving an helping hand asper jab link (undertable).
Pls your inputs will be appreciated cos its way hard to start saving for school runnings in naija .
If i choose to leave deferment and face schooling.I know 20hrs student per week jab can't amount to anything.pls can you advise how someone in my shoe can cross these river. Thank you

What you ask to do is impossible... regardless of how long you pray. Your stay in the US is only legal so long as you are maintaining full time attendance at the school listed on your visa. Should you "defer" your admission, your school is required by law to report to the USCIS, which then considers your visa at that point to no longer be valid. Your proposed stay in the US for 1 year then becomes illegal. Once you've overstayed a visa, you cannot adjust status back to F1 within the US. You will have to come back to Nigeria to obtain another F1 visa. Since you would have overstayed your visa by longer than 6 months, you can be rest assured of a lengthy ban from obtaining another US visa.

Best and only advice anyone can give you - if you cannot afford to school in the United States, then stay in Nigeria or find another school that will offer you funding. Being illegal in the US is worse than living in Nigeria. Anyone who tells you that you can work under the table and afford school fees in the thousands of dollars is lying to you... once you get here, those same people will abandon you to your fate.

TWoods:


Really bad advice... did you read his post at all?



What you ask to do is impossible... regardless of how long you pray. Your stay in the US is only legal so long as you are maintaining full time attendance at the school listed on your visa. Should you "defer" your admission, your school is required by law to report to the USCIS, which then considers your visa at that point to no longer be valid. Your proposed stay in the US for 1 year then becomes illegal. Once you've overstayed a visa, you cannot adjust status back to F1 within the US. You will have to come back to Nigeria to obtain another F1 visa. Since you would have overstayed your visa by longer than 6 months, you can be rest assured of a lengthy ban from obtaining another US visa.

Best and only advice anyone can give you - if you cannot afford to school in the United States, then stay in Nigeria or find another school that will offer you funding. Being illegal in the US is worse than living in Nigeria. Anyone who tells you that you can work under the table and afford school fees in the thousands of dollars is lying to you... once you get here, those same people will abandon you to your fate.

Gbakam!!! Nukka killed it, nailed the coffin and buried it! abeg make I go sleep first

But there are threads for immigrants, Alot of derailing is killing the fun and lesson

Argument Argument them Argue (x2 in fela's vice) y'all argue too much mehn.pls people always take a deep chill and read what people write and do your own part beside they are not the Embassy they just offer their own 2cent base on observation


Blowjobs I think you should play fela songs for ya wife never heard of anyone that heard his song and hated him

I will advice you get at least a year's school fees even if you want to go and hustle when you get to school. You can do your best to be an outstanding student in your first year as this will give you chances of getting funding. Although you can get there and defer admission by maximum of a year, I know a friend who did that.

burrytee:
@blowjobs. Biko please advise for a hustl having a bit financial constraints but got the necessary doc admission and finally scale through F1 visa for masters in mechanical Engr. The constraints is there is no fund to pay for school fee and foot student program but could find means to get flight ticket to cross and hold some small fund.

If i switch on entry to do program deferment and choose to work for a year through undertable to raise fund and get back to school.Do i need to pay anything for deferment or what condition is tied to deferment.
I have been in talk with my old schoolmate filing his paper and he intend giving an helping hand asper jab link (undertable).
Pls your inputs will be appreciated cos its way hard to start saving for school runnings in naija .
If i choose to leave deferment and face schooling.I know 20hrs student per week jab can't amount to anything.pls can you advise how someone in my shoe can cross these river. Thank you