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Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 1:46pm On Jun 29, 2017 |
Hello Tymyke. After the fact e-mails about changing intent are not valid. What matters is what the applicant says at the visa interview and at the port of entry. You are not likely to get a response to such an e-mail, and if you do, it will be informational in nature, conferring no permission on the purpose of travel. You will have the opportunity to declare your intention and preparations at the port of entry. Customs and Border Patrol will make the final determination as to whether you are allowed into the US. Tmyke: |
Travel / Re: U.S. Student Visa (F1, M1, & J1) Forum - We're Listening by abujaniv: 1:32pm On Jun 29, 2017 |
Hello vickyA. If at any time a student falls out of status with the school (be it through bad grades, unpaid fees, etc.), then the visa is no longer valid and he/she must leave the US. Ignorance of the law is not a defense. It begs the question how your sister could afford to live in the US when she could not pay the tuition and she was not authorized for work. She should return as soon as possible, as the longer she stays, the more illegal presence she accrues, leading to higher penalties. vickyA: |
Travel / Re: U.S. Student Visa (F1, M1, & J1) Forum - We're Listening by abujaniv: 1:26pm On Jun 29, 2017 |
Hello Glurssymum. The only required documents are the I-20s. It is possible the visa officer may want to see evidence of financial means to support the tuition and living expenses of both adults. Glurssymum: |
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 1:02pm On Jun 29, 2017 |
Hello Marychibuzo. As long as the visas are valid or have expired in less than 12 months, you are likely eligible for the interview waiver program. If the purpose of your travel is childbirth, it may be a good idea to elect to come in for an interview to explain your preparations and finances. This may help for a smoother entry at the border. Marychibuzo: |
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 12:59pm On Jun 29, 2017 |
Hello kennyfem. The lack of punctuation makes your post difficult to understand. The bottom line is that the visa expiration date is the last day that she can enter the US. She can apply for renewal at any time. kennyfem: |
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 12:56pm On Jun 29, 2017 |
Hello khar. With renewals, applicants are occasionally called in to talk about their past or future travel. Others are randomly chosen for an interview. khar: |
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 8:03am On Jun 29, 2017 |
Hello topoexavier. It is not impossible to obtain a nonimmigrant visa (B1/B2, F1, etc.) while also pursuing an immigrant visa. That said, it may be a high hurdle to do so. In applying for the nonimmigrant visa, you are demonstrating and swearing that you do not have an immigrant intent, when clearly you do in this case. Your ties to your home country will be weighed against your external ties. topexavier: |
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 7:59am On Jun 29, 2017 |
Hello folmus. We typically recommend people to apply from the country where they principally reside. We do not typically look a documents. folmus: |
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 7:58am On Jun 29, 2017 |
Good morning Wasquad. Comprehensive information is found on our USTravelDocs website. The husband in this scenario must appear for an interview for the first visa. The wife may be eligible for interview waiver. Wasquad: 1 Like |
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 7:56am On Jun 29, 2017 |
Hello niyisfan. You needn't travel on a visa to be eligible for renewal under the interview waiver program (dropbox). niyisfan: 1 Like 1 Share |
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 7:54am On Jun 29, 2017 |
Hello opomulero. We can't go into specifics for any case. The critical thing is that you are open and honest in your applications, and your home ties will develop naturally over time. opomulero: |
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 3:39pm On Jun 22, 2017 |
Hello 2Favoured. Read a few pages of this thread. You will learn all you need to know about documents. 2Favoured: |
Travel / Re: U.S. Student Visa (F1, M1, & J1) Forum - We're Listening by abujaniv: 7:23am On Jun 22, 2017 |
Hello DonManuel01. The SEVIS matter is an issue managed between the Department of Homeland Security and the individual schools authorized to issue I-20 forms. For more authoritative information on that, I would have to direct you to: https://www.ice.gov/sevis/i901/faq DonManuel01: |
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 4:19pm On Jun 21, 2017 |
Hello demiiiiiiiiiiiiii. Step-by-step instructions are at www.ustraveldocs.com/ng/index.html Otherwise, contact customer service at: support-nigeria@ustraveldocs.com demiiii: 1 Like |
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 1:40pm On Jun 21, 2017 |
Hello aragonbaba. I removed your previous post because it is a very bad idea to post personally identifiable information in a public space such as this. This is an issue you will have to solve through customer service, or you will need to pay the fee again. Thousands of applicants do this successfully every day. So can you. aragonbaba: |
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 1:36pm On Jun 21, 2017 |
Hello Hebunn. Yes, if it is a degree program and the school requires it. Hebunn: |
Travel / Re: U.S. Student Visa (F1, M1, & J1) Forum - We're Listening by abujaniv: 1:22pm On Jun 21, 2017 |
Hello man105. There is no work requirement. man105: |
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 7:11am On Jun 21, 2017 |
Hello Ddarkguy. Thank you for your feedback. This is not the appropriate venue for interview transcripts. Ddarkguy: |
Travel / Re: U.S. Student Visa (F1, M1, & J1) Forum - We're Listening by abujaniv: 9:43pm On Jun 20, 2017 |
Hello HEADYWORLD. He can go ahead with the interview, but the visa cannot be issued without the SEVIS fee. Considering the $200 SEVIS fee is the smallest portion of the full cost of higher education in the US, the inability to pay it is a sign of concern for the seriousness and financial flexibility of the student. HEADYWORLD: 1 Like |
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 5:58pm On Jun 20, 2017 |
Hello laonidolla. No. laonidolla: |
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 5:57pm On Jun 20, 2017 |
Hello Gaggi. It's your choice if you want to renew visa the interview waiver program (IWP, dropbox) or to come in for an interview. The new child must appear for an interview for his/her first visa and will necessarily need to be accompanied by an adult, preferably a parent. Gaggi: 2 Likes |
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 5:55pm On Jun 20, 2017 |
Hello pyx. She may go to the interview by herself. pyx: |
Travel / Re: U.S. Student Visa (F1, M1, & J1) Forum - We're Listening by abujaniv: 2:32pm On Jun 20, 2017 |
Hello Chibaby98. You may proceed to the interview with your old I-20 and can then tell the visa officer about the scholarship. The officer may be able to confirm the scholarship award via the electronic form of the I-20. Chibaby98: |
Travel / Re: Give Birth In USA: Cost And Procedures Part 5 by abujaniv: 1:36pm On Jun 20, 2017 |
Hello. We don’t normally post in this thread, but it seemed worthwhile to drop in and correct some misconceptions. We say this a lot, but it bears repeating: Birth tourism is legal in the US provided the applicant is open about their intention and pays the medical expenses in full. This means that the applicant should declare any such intention they have at the Embassy/Consulate and again at the port of entry. If it happens that the applicant gets pregnant well after the initial visa interview, they will have the opportunity to make their intention, medical preparations and financial resources known at the POE. However, it will remain up to Customs and Border Patrol whether to allow that applicant into the country. Some are not, and they are put on the next flight home. This must be extremely uncomfortable for a heavily pregnant person, to spend 15-20 hours on a flight to America, several more hours being questioned, then another 15-20 hours on a plane home. This is what we want to avoid. Onto some other misconceptions: The concept of the “change of intent” letter is not valid. These e-mails are not read nor correlated with the applicant’s file. Some people who send such letters may get a form letter in response, but it is informational in nature and in no way confers permission to amend the declared purpose of travel. What matters is what you declare at the Embassy/Consulate and at the POE. After the fact e-mails do not carry any weight. Some applicants say, “I applied for only the B2 visa to declare my medical intent.” The B1/B2 visa categories are conjoined, so applying for only one does not make any difference. Other applicants say, “I appeared at the window with a big belly,” as if this alone is enough to declare their medical intent. Again, the responsibility is on the applicant to be honest about what they plan to do in the US. Other considerations: Medical care is expensive in the US, and costs can escalate dramatically if there are complications. Credibility is paramount in the US visa process. If visa officers detect any deception or obfuscation, no amount of excuses, documents or receipts will make up for the loss of credibility. 42 Likes 8 Shares |
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 1:29pm On Jun 20, 2017 |
Hello DonManuel01. You can continue to the interview with the scanned copy, but the visa officer is sure to ask why you don't have the original. Be prepared to explain. You would have to check with Customs and Border Patrol to see if they would accept only a scanned copy. I suspect they would not. DonManuel01: |
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 1:27pm On Jun 20, 2017 |
If there's any question about the family relationship, you may be asked to provide more evidence to back it up. The US takes biographical details and identity very seriously, especially in regards to minor children. Dipo2020: |
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 11:17pm On Jun 19, 2017 |
Hello Newbie12. We really don't like this term "virgin" to describe passports. It seems to imply that people without travel history don't get visas, or that they should be compelled to fill their passport with fake endorsements or meaningless travel. Both are very false. The questions are about the applicant and his/her travel intentions, so as long as he/she is truthful, there's no need to prepare. Honest answers flow naturally. Newbie12: 3 Likes |
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 11:10pm On Jun 19, 2017 |
Hello Dipo2020. So you're changing your last name, and then giving your child the name you abandoned? That's your business. Whatever the name is, the name in the visa must match the name in the passport. Dipo2020: 1 Like |
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 2:20pm On Jun 19, 2017 |
Read some pages from this thread. I am confident you will get your answer, as regards documents. Believe13: |
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 1:07pm On Jun 19, 2017 |
Hello Believe13. If you are not able to correct it, just explain the issue at the interview. Believe13: |
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 1:06pm On Jun 19, 2017 |
Hello Neot77. Perhaps try back later. We've not gotten reports from others having difficulty with scheduling appointments. Again, this is in the purview of customer service. Neot77: |
Travel / Re: U.S. Non-immigrant Visas: We’re Listening by abujaniv: 1:00pm On Jun 19, 2017 |
Hello smartkid. No, you must be applying for a visa in the same class. smartkid: |
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