Jchi9876:


How high is too "damn high"?

SophiaLisa:
Good Day All,

On Tuesday morning, was at the Lagos Consulate for my F1 interview (Sorry for the late post).

Please view my transcript below;
VO: Please come forward.
SL: Good morning.
VO: (no response; He must have been cranky). *Flips through my passport*. So you have a running B1/B2 Visa
SL: Yes.
VO: So why do you want to study an MBA ....
SL: No, not an MBA. Its a Mastes degree.
VO: I'm sorry, why do you want to go for a Masters in Project Management?
SL: *Gave him my story, linking it with my being an Investment Banker*. When I was done, I said, and here's a letter of introduction from my company.
VO: Without looking up, he kept typing but said "Never mind".
VO: So, have you paid the SEVIS fee?.
SL: Yes I have. It's right there (pointed at the paper in front of him which he clearly missed out).
VO: (Keeps typing and typing and typing).
VO: Your visa has been approved, pick it up in three business days. Also, make sure you don't present the B1/B2 visa at the POE so it doesn't raise any issues.
SL: Thank you very much.
SL: So the B1/B2 visa is still valid?
VO: Yes it is.

I thanked him again and left!

Thanks to God, everyone that prayed with me as well as the Special tips from AKO1, KennyRonny, Meritdee.

Tuesday was just miraculous because before me, they had only approved a visa for 1 woman and her daughter (an Indian). Every other person had a blue paper (denial). In fact, the three F1 applicants ahead of me were rejected out-rightly. I remember praying as I walked before the VO. God is faithful and kind.

Next off, who lives in New York here oooooo. Looking to share an apartment.

cannonnier:


. Look at it this way; "atleast you had exercised you bones".

dannybrown19:
Hello everyone, I was not given the I-94 form at JFK when I came in last week, how do I get it now?

SophiaLisa:
Good Morning Everyone!

God bless you all and Happy New Year.

So, I have an F1 Visa interview on the 12th and trust me I am nervous to say the least. There is so much to read but so little time. So I beg you all to please assist me with feedback and clarifications. Abeg.


US Visits - I have an existing B1/B2 Visa which I got in August 2014. I traveled with it to the States in September 2014 and I came back in October 2014.
Foreign Trips - I have made multiple trips to UK, Dubai, Gambia. Came back in due time as well.
Sponsorship - I intend to fund my studies through my savings, on-campus jobs.
Admission - I got admitted into New York University for a Masters Degree in Project Management (Spring 2016). Classes starts on January 25, 2016.
Documents - I have my I-20 form, SEVIS fee document, Statements, Car document.
Employment - Currently employed in an Investment Bank.
Relatives in US - Aunty in Texas,
Residence in US while studying - Staying with a friend at Queen's NY.

So, guys, that's about it.

Please share your views on what I need to do, prepare for or look out for. Biko!

God bless you all!!!!

ttmacoy:

The H1 is very difficult to get as the company must be able to prove they couldn't find an American and also you must meet certain criteria such as minimum salary etc.

slimmy05:
Shouldn't exceed 3-4 hours including wait times. You can always get a bus to Ife even at 5pm in Lagos

AKO1:


From Ife. But getting to the embassy is not the issue, I want to know roughly when the interview process would be over so that I can plan a sleepover if it's going to be late.

slimmy05:
you have still not stated where you are coming from

slimmy05:
it depends on where your coming from. Atleast be at the embassy an hour early so incase you need to do other stuffs.

slimmy05:
Any possibility of entering Canada with expired F-1?

biikeys:


No, you're not.

biikeys:


I believe you can only renew your passport 6 months before expiration. BTW you can as well get your H1B stamping done in Canada.First time stamping or renewal?

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