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sihamey:
How is it possible to convert tourist visa to student visa while already in USA ? Check your fact very well

tiptoe1:
Hello. What was the outcome of your visa interview. Were you issued a visa?

eniola1010:
Please i need a lil bit of clarification

1) if i have a visitor visa. What legal means can i use to convert to normal visa? Can i start schooling there, or look for a job that will sponsor me or how can i legally remain in the US. Pls emphasis on legally o.

Cus someone on the thread was saying once you enter through visitor visa there is no way to convert it, i dont wanna believe that is entirely true..




2) i keep hearing people on the thread who say one can boost appointments date if its urgent. How is this possible please.





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bola01234:
Pls how did u do it...I need it

Major7:
Saving in an economy where naira is depreciating? Lol. Yes there are risks in biz but opt for the one that the risk is not higher than the profit.

fkj950ax:
Was this unofficial name used as first name or middle name?

If middle name, he can explain it away as one of many names he has but he will prefer to have records reflect name on his passport.

ladylco:
The applicant in question is still in Nig, they recent got update on the filing for the DNA, the mum died in Nig and as at when she died 5 yrs ago she was just a green card holder, the other 2 children who filed for are now usa citizens

fkj950ax:
For context, clarify these using initials only with the format Last, first and middle name.

Name on his Passport
Name used in DS160
Name used in travel doc
Name in MRV fees

Does he have a birth certificate with this ‘unofficial’ name?

The mistake with your Dad’s DOB can be explained, even though it shouldn’t have happened. Both issues. VO won’t stress this I think. But your brothers name has to be cleared.


What name is used for the immigrant application?

flourishing247:
Awesome. Victory is sure.

ladylco:
No its not revoked and dont you try to revoke it. It is still running and you can still be approved all you need is an immgration lawyer who will follow it through. I know someone whose mum filed for her and the mum is late died like 5yrs ago, her application is still on, recently uscis requested for DNA good thing she have the eldest sibling who orginally was the one who filed for their mum and their mum in return had filed for 2 them who are already living in usa, then herself whose application is still in process. so pls dont revoke it

ladylco:
All the best, I hope your parents are watching and guiding you guys from above.

fkj950ax:
Great news.
Get across to the team in the US (your family) and get all the info you could be asked concerning your mums medical case history and also, all about the funeral plans.
At the interview try and appeal to the VOs emotions as subtle as possible on why you will not want to miss your parents’ funeral, a second time. You have to pay your last respect and will also be doing a grave side visit to your dads graveside.
Be prepared to make reference or talk about the application IF AND ONLY when asked by the VO

Myfavour22:
I’m happy for you, don’t be nervous, it will end in praise

fkj950ax:
Get an immigration attorney who is very versed in the practice in the US to handle USCIS and your petition. Preferably a Jewish, Iranian or Asian descent attorney. They work wonders. Don’t use a white or black attorney.
At your interview, they will have the petition info on their screen. You can’t avoid talking about it.
People have different ethics and morals on NL and it’s so sad the bullies don’t change or get curbed. Some people are just wild and ignorant here with their comments.

Antimarraige:
You had millions and you couldn't invest? What a shame, my investment of 500k some years back is fetching me millions today

fkj950ax:
Get an immigration attorney who is very versed in the practice in the US to handle USCIS and your petition. Preferably a Jewish, Iranian or Asian descent attorney. They work wonders. Don’t use a white or black attorney.
At your interview, they will have the petition info on their screen. You can’t avoid talking about it.
People have different ethics and morals on NL and it’s so sad the bullies don’t change or get curbed. Some people are just wild and ignorant here with their comments.

fkj950ax:
Can I respond here.
The consulate is always not disposed to approving a non immigrant visa for an applicant with a pending immigrant application.
The reasons are it negates a condition of the non immigrant visa (are you certain you are coming back to Nigeria); you can squash the non immigrant visa while in the US and hide behind the pending immigrant application, if the non immigrant application is denied, you will already be on US soil and can use an immigration attorney to plead your case, the paper work for USCiS increases.
So they are more disposed to let the immigrant application run through and you use the final decision, which most time is an approval.

Concerning the loss of a parent (my condolences), I don’t know how or if there is a channel to request for a visit visa on compassionate ground. The expedited appointment option may be used, but I think it has its options stated therein.
Glad you have done this already.

Funerals in the US are done differently than Nigeria. It will cost a whole lot more to hold off the funeral until you guys get to travel, and the VOs have a mindset different from ours which plays a part in their decision. Funerals expenses will be included in your financial assessments.

You may write the consulate and state your grounds including the death certificate and funeral plans or situations maybe you’d get a feedback, but I am not certain about this.

There are no question format or framework for interviews. The immigration law requires consular officers to question you based solely on the information you provide. So your application or case is the basis for questions. That’s why people are always told to state the facts as is so you can respond naturally.

The backlog can’t be helped. It’s not only at the embassy in Nigeria. A couple of other countries are experiencing these backlogs too.

I don’t know about going to other countries to apply. Your constraints with time may not afford you this luxury, and the VO knows this too.

eniola1010:
Please can someone who is very versed in usa visitor visa educate us please.

1) does travelling to other countries give you an higher chance of having your usa visitor visa approved. What i mean is, if you have really explored other countries, those that give you an higher chance than someone who has not traveled to other countries?
Because on the ds160 form i cant see any where where it states you to list the countries you have traveled to.

So how exactly will the vo know that you have traveled to other countries before?



2) why do people keep saying it is easier for your usa visa application to be approved if you applied from another country outside nigeria.
People do say this a lot.
But judging by the thread i found out reverse is the case.

Both peope that applied from nigeria and people that went to uk to apply are having over 170days as next available appointment date.

What then is the essense of going to uk and applying from there?

Or am i missing something?

Buddha3:
Where's your location? And what's your price range?

megastu:
you will be asked your reasons for visiting which you already know. You might also be asked about what you do in Nigeria.